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Gratitude for Every Gift and Every Sister The work accomplished by your Foundation is only possible because of the generosity of spirit and Lifelong Commitment shown by sisters and friends of Pi Beta Phi. Without your support, our Foundation’s critical work—supporting literacy, leadership development, scholarships, emergency assistance programs and operational needs—would not be sustainable. We strive to recognize and show our gratitude for all who support this work; no matter the size or frequency of giving, you are making a difference. For that, we are forever grateful. Whether you make recurring donations or recently supported your Foundation for the first time by sending a virtual wine carnation, giving at any capacity has the power to make a difference in every area that matters most to our sisterhood. The generosity and enthusiastic support shown by Pi Phis is unmatched. The choice to give back to Pi Phi is a personal and meaningful one, often accompanied by a reflection shared with our Foundation leadership or a fellow Pi Phi sister.
West Virginia Alpha WENDI SILCOTT MACKAY and her daughter Ontario Gamma GILLIAN MACKAY.
Through Halo Heaven and virtual wine carnations, Pi Phis have
Through Halo Heaven at the 2021 Convention, West Virginia
cherished the opportunity to send messages of appreciation
Alpha WENDI SILCOTT MACKAY sent halos and tributes to
and Sincere Friendship alongside their gifts to our Foundation.
many Pi Phis, including lifelong friends, her fellow Alumnae
Your sincere love for each other and our Fraternity is a
Advisory Committee (AAC) members and the Chapter President
rejuvenating force through even the most difficult times, as
with whom she served as AAC Chair. Her messages rang
these messages demonstrate.
through as particularly poignant as the Fraternity gathered for the first-ever virtual Convention. In spite of the challenges
Read more for a small sample of the heartfelt, compassionate
that accompanied such a change, Wendi’s messages of loving
messages shared by Pi Phis over the last year. All messages are
support show that Pi Phi Love perseveres through it all.
shared with the permission of both the sender and recipient. Pi Beta Phi Foundation does not share tribute messages without
To the 2021 West Virginia Alpha Chapter President NATALIE
the express permission of all parties.
DIEHL, Wendi wrote, “I am incredibly proud of you and how you lead
SISTERS SUPPORTING SISTERS On Giving Tuesday—November 30, 2021—mere weeks after her Initiation into the Mississippi Beta Chapter, NELLANI SULLIVAN sent a virtual wine carnation to the outgoing
the West Virginia Alpha Chapter. You are destined for great things!” To Indiana Delta SHELLY NOBLE SHANNON, “To my best friend and our more than 30 years of love, friendship and laughter. Love you!”
Chapter President CASSIDY GRACE PORTER, “Thank you for
To West Virginia Alpha NANCY ANDERSON VEST, with whom
all you have done for the chapter! You have been a wonderful role
Wendi served on the chapter’s AAC, “Thank you for being on AAC,
model to a hopeful future Pi Phi president.”
supporting the chapter and for being a true friend and sister!”
