Welcome to the Knightstown Alpha Zeta Chapter of Tri Kappa!

2025 New Member Initiation, Left to Right: Sheila Bennett, Shirley Myer, & Lane Crawford Wall

What is Tri Kappa?

Founded in 1901, Tri Kappa is a women's philanthropic organization that provides scholarships and funding for local nonprofit organizations.

The Alpha Zeta chapter, installed in 1908, has 58 active members, 2 college members, and 10 sustaining members. We focus on a mission of bringing women into close, unselfish relationships for the promotion of charity, culture, and education. We are proud to continue the strong tradition and legacy of our chapter by providing over $20,000 in grants, scholarships, and other philanthropy efforts in 2025.

Our members serve on a various committees to assist with fundraising, community outreach, and the sisterhood of Tri Kappa.

Sisterhood Poem

Submitted to Cross Keys Spring 2008 by Patsy Wagner of Mount Vernon Gamma Psi Chapter

Sisters working together

Interesting conversations

Sincere concern

Terrific women

Energetic activities

Real good friends

Honorable goals

One of a kind friendship

Originality

Dedicated to the work of Tri Kappa

SISTERHOOD - the True Meaning of Tri Kappa

Fun Facts to Know!

  • Geographically located all over the state of Indiana

  • Nearly 8,000 members within the state of Indiana with 142 Active chapters and 94 Associate chapters.

  • Organization Colors: Black & White

  • Organization Flower: White Carnation

  • Organization Symbols: Keys, Triangle, Carnation

  • Organization Jewels: Ruby, Sapphire, Pearl