As members of Kappa Kappa Gamma, we pledge to embody the purposes our founders laid before us at the establishment of the Fraternity in 1870. As our Fraternity bylaws state, our organization's purpose is to unite women, through membership, in a close bond of friendship, seeking to instill in them a spirit of mutual love and helpfulness to the end that each member and the Fraternity-at-large may attain social, moral, and intellectual excellence. To establish chapters at various colleges and universities, provide for their proper organization, installation, and operation, with each chapter having the right and responsibility to select members of its choice in accordance with Fraternity standards and procedures. To cooperate with colleges and universities where chapters of the Fraternity are established, advance academic interest, and promote higher standards of social conduct. To cooperate with other organizations in solving mutual problems and building higher standards of womanhood. To advocate for and seek to address issues of concern for members and women in general; To promote the establishment and growth of alumnae associations and encourage participation of alumnae in the Fraternity programs; and to have and protect a distinctive and exclusive badge and other insignia of membership and office and keep secret the ritual.