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At inception, the organization chose crossed keys, a triangle and the white carnation as symbols. The crossed keys are the predominant symbol used on the organization's pledge pin today, which remains a rectangular gold badge, while the keys, triangle and carnation are used on the official member
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Bloomington Normal School (now Indiana State University). Contributions had been raised via donations of $ 5 per member.
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Tri Kappa chapters support local philanthropic project and raise money collectively for statewide projects. The organization reports "Each year local chapters and the state organization give over $ 1.5 million to its endeavors of charity, culture and education."
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badge. The member badge may be observed with variants of the organization's three jewels at the triangle's corners, either ruby, sapphire or pearl.
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