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How to Grow a Garden of Golden Violets In the summer of 2001 when Ruth Hitchens Ritchie, Gamma Delta, organized a reunion for fellow chapter sisters at Adrian College in Adrian, MI, she didn’t expect her labor of love to “bloom” into a garden of Golden Violets! The Gamma Delta Chapter was formed at Adrian College in 1961, but was closed in the early 1990s. Ruth Nancy Bennett and her friends had talked about planning a reunion, and enlisted the help of the College Alumni Department. During the event, Tri Sigma alumnae stayed in a dorm and ate in the dining hall, shared memories and sang old Carol Wacker & Lynne Phillips Sigma songs. Ten years later they decided that they had so much fun, they did it again.
and worked together on the “quest” of finding more Gamma Delta sisters who were eligible to receive their Golden Violet. What followed over the next few months were phone calls, emails, nomination forms submitted, and more Gamma Delta sisters from all over the country who proudly received their Golden Violets. If you have ever run across someone who started their sisterhood journey Marilyn Kremer with you, there is always a special joy and interest. Ruth did not accomplish this by herself, and is extremely grateful to Toni Dinges for her quick responses to the many emails, and her ability to find the information that Ruth needed. To date, 25 Gamma Delta Doreen Val Sickle alumnae have been awarded the Golden Violet, with more than half of those thanks to Ruth’s persistence and love for Tri Sigma. Hopefully one day another alumna may find herself in the position of being able to start a garden of Golden Violets. She could use Ruth’s story as a guide.
July 2015 Ruth received a call from a Gamma Delta sister, Beth Jobse DeMeritt, who had recently received Sue Jones her Golden Violet. They thought because the chapter had been chartered over 50 years ago, there must be several other sisters who would be eligible to receive the Golden Violet. Ruth then Jeanne Lasky contacted Toni Dinges, Alumnae Membership Coordinator at National Headquarters,
(Toni is a resource to all Golden Violets, contact her at tdinges@trisigma.org)
From the National President
Autumn is in the air! Hello Golden Violet Sisters! Although I am anxiously awaiting the arrival of cooler temperatures and crisp autumn days, I find myself reflecting on the events of the past several months, which are now quickly becoming fond memories. It’s been quite an eventful summer, and the grandeur of it all began right away, early in June! Our oldest son graduated from high school and is now in his first year at Wake Forest University; I celebrated a milestone birthday; and I was elected Tri Sigma’s 14th National President…all within the same weekend! Then, of course, there were the Olympic Games in Rio. Since that time I have received many cards and emails referencing the “golden years” and I have found myself reminiscing about these and other golden moments. “Golden” seems to generate such pleasant thoughts - the Golden Age, Golden years, Golden Girls, the Golden Rule, Gold medals, Golden Anniversary and of course Golden Violets. Having recently turn 50 and having now entered the “golden age”, it’s incredible to realize that Tri Sigma has been a significant part of my life for more than half of it, as I am sure you share the same sentiments. I’ve learned, experienced, endured, cherished, enjoyed and appreciated so much in Tri Sigma, and have been incredibly thankful for our sorority over the past 30 some years. I am ever so grateful for you, our Golden Violets, who have paved the way, set the standards, carried forward the principles of our Founders, and have continued to inspire me to achieve yet another milestone in life – receiving my Golden Violet. Words such as excellence, high achieving, exceptional, talented and successful are often associated with “gold” or “golden”, so it’s fitting for Tri Sigma to recognize such an extraordinary group of women. “Gold Habits” are words Nike has branded across an athletic shirt, which my youngest son often wears during soccer practice. Each time I see it on him, I am reminded of all that it implies and for which it stands. It also is an expression which represents those traits exuded by our Golden Violets. Your “Gold Habits” of honor, loyalty, love, steadfast commitment, faithfulness, service, support and lifetime friendship inspire us all and it is with sincere appreciation and heartfelt gratitude that I thank you for continuing to be the gems of our sisterhood! Sigma smiles and hugs to you!
Natalie Moore Averette, Gamma Beta National President 2
From your Golden Violet Coordinator
Greetings from New Orleans. My name is Mandy Meehan Chocheles. I was initiated in the Gamma Eta Chapter at Loyola University, New Orleans, 52 years ago. I am a longtime member, and former president, of the New Orleans Alumnae Chapter. My husband, Pete, and I live in Metairie, a suburb of New Orleans. We are blessed to have our three children and five grandchildren all nearby. After 25 years of National Officer service, which included three years as Alumnae Vice President on our Executive Council, I thought it was time to retire. At the Golden Violet Reunion in Woodstock October 2015, Aimee Boland, Director of Lifetime Engagement, asked me to be your new Golden Violet Coordinator. It took me about five minutes – and a call to my husband (who just laughed!) to accept. I am looking forward to representing the hundreds of Golden Violets in our national sisterhood during the next three years. Like many of you, I am retired (after 27 years teaching elementary school), but find that my life is full, and finally busy with things that I want to do on my schedule! Whether it’s church commitments, volunteering with several organizations, traveling, or being able to exercise when we want, retirement is a good time in our lives. Hopefully many of you are able to count Sigma experiences as a part of your calendar. Whether you are as fortunate as I am to have a wonderful alumnae chapter to be involved with,
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or you maintain close ties with Sigma sisters new and old, always know that Tri Sigma is grateful for your lengthy membership in our sisterhood. As you read through this issue of the Golden Glimpses, you will notice some changes. This past July, when I received the list of women who had been awarded the Golden Violet since 2015, I was astounded at how many names were on that list. Since there is no way we can profile all of these lovely sisters, in future Golden Glimpses publications there will be shorter, more concise, mention of as many as we can over the coming year. Although still in the planning stages, I would like to see more digital communication come to you as well. Finally, you may not know that Aimee Jensen Boland has a new title with our national organization: Director of Lifetime Engagement. Doesn’t that describe us perfectly? A lifetime of Sigma sisterhood! In July 2019, the theme for the next Tri Sigma Convention is “The Power of Our Stories”. Who has the most stories? We do! So this Triennium looks like it will be a special one for us. Please keep in touch with your Sigma sisters, or with me (sigmom3@aol.com).
Mandy Chocheles, Gamma Eta Golden Violet Coordinator
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From the Foundation Chairman
Celebrating Empowerment Dear Sisters,
Empowering Children
As we enter into a new triennium, I still feel the excitement from our 2016 National Convention in Chicago. Since then the Foundation has celebrated many achievements and the momentum continues. Without you we would not have been able to break fundraising records or bring new philanthropic opportunities to Sigmas everywhere. I’m thrilled to share highlights of how you are empowering our members for 2016-2017:
As we redefined Sigmas Serve Children at Convention, Robbie Page’s vision remains. We continue our commitment to children’s health initiatives. Our added partnership with March of Dimes complements our history, mission, vision and values and will create firsthand experiences for fundraising and service. With the current impact Tri Sigma makes to benefit children, we will soon make even more of an impact on our members, campuses and communities through March of Dimes.
Empowering Achievement The Board awarded $24,000 for graduate and undergraduate scholarships to 21 sisters for the 20162017 school year. With another four scholarships in the process of endowment, our ability to award members for merit-based achievement will continue to grow. With a gift of $25,000, payable over a five-year period, you can empower a Sigma in her scholastic success. Empowering Leaders In 2015-2016 Tri Sigma offered over 175 hours of critical leadership training through our four national leadership programs: Officer Academy, Prevention Institute, Labyrinth Leadership Experience and Dunham Women of Character Institute. Our $100,000 in educational and leadership grants to the Sorority served over 800 members, both collegiate and alumnae. The leadership opportunities we’re able to fund directly impact the success of our chapters and empower our sisters to be the leaders the world needs. We are excited to introduce our newest leadership program, Presidents Academy. Presidents from all collegiate chapters will gather in Dulles, VA in January 2017 to learn and lead using the values of Tri Sigma as their guide. With a gift of $225, you will empower a President to leave a lasting impact on her chapter and fellow Sigma sisters.
Similar to our fight against polio, Tri Sigma is joining efforts in the historic research to give every baby a fighting chance at life. March of Dimes brings a support team and resources to ensure our members can create fundraising events or service projects, build local relationships, and raise awareness in our communities. Now we will be able to consistently empower our Sigma philanthropists with the resources they need. We need you in order to continue support of the sorority’s vision to provide exceptional experiences that will empower women to change the world. With your continued generosity, you can inspire Tri Sigmas to make the Foundation a philanthropic priority. Help us empower. Help us reach thousands of sisters and be part of the change, by making your donation today at the link below. For Sigma,
Jennifer Avenel, Delta Pi Foundation Chair
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Meet Our Newest Golden Violets As we shine the spotlight on some of our more recent Golden Violets, we see that there are many similarities. When considering to join, most knew little about sororities in general. They were looking for a sense of belonging and friendship, a place of their own on a large university campus, a group of women who were down to earth and sincerely interested in maintaining lifelong friendships.
Fink Kuhn, Beta Gamma shared that she met Mabel Lee Walton and stayed at Walton House for a leadership conference. Most of these experiences - and many more - were not expected as their college days began. Fast forward 50 some years later, as the women highlighted below received their Golden Violet. Whether it was at a local meeting, luncheon, at a special Founders Day celebration, or even during National Convention, the perspective was unanimous, “How did 50 years go by so quickly?”
Their favorite memories of being a collegian were also similar. The excitement of receiving a bid card, the special reward of participating in “rush” and having a friend become a Sigma sister, participation in Greek Week festivities, or being a chapter officer. Susie
We’re proud to feature six recent Golden Violets and give you a highlight of their Tri Sigma experience.
Therese Dauer Barry Therese Dauer Barry was in the Gamma Eta Chapter at Loyola University, fall 1965 through 1968. Although no longer living in New Orleans, she and her husband, Bob, a retired dentist, raised their five children there, and she was active in the New Orleans Alumnae Chapter. She says that her experience with Tri Sigma taught her how to work well in a group. She presently lives in Beech Mountain, NC and volunteers for various town activities in this small community. Keeping up with their eight grandchildren who live in different states is a joy. Although there is no alumnae chapter nearby, Therese stays in touch with her New Orleans alumnae sisters regularly and shares her gift of photography of the beautiful nature scenes near their home via Facebook.
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Sherrie Johannsen Devlin Sherrie Johannsen Devlin, Beta Lambda, University of Wisconsin Milwaukee, participated in her chapter from fall 1965 through spring 1967. Originally from Wisconsin, she went back to college in her 40’s and graduated with high honors from Southern Methodist University. She and her second husband have a blended family of five children, their respective spouses, and 14 combined grandchildren and great grandchildren. Sherrie is a longtime member of the Dallas Alumnae Chapter. In addition to her involvement as an officer and faithful chapter member, Sherrie reached out to several collegiate chapters to assist them as they grew and developed. Zeta Gamma and Eta Kappa sisters all know Sherrie well as she helps with recruitment and initiation for both chapters. As many of the women graduated and moved to the Dallas area, they joined the Dallas Alumnae Chapter as well. The congratulations and hugs she received from them when she received her Golden Violet were very special to her. She shares she never misses a National Convention!
Susie Fink Kuhn Susie Fink Kuhn, Beta Gamma, attended Ball State University, and was a member of her Tri Sigma chapter from fall 1965 to spring 1969, serving as Chapter President during that time. She was an educator and administrator in Carmel, IN for almost 31 years. She and her husband of 48 years, Tom, moved recently to Michigan. They have three children (their daughter Jennifer is a Tri Sigma also), and eight grandchildren. As a longtime member of the Indianapolis Suburban Alumnae Chapter, Susie is now looking to join another alumnae chapter near their new home. Susie’s national service to Tri Sigma includes many areas and many years! She was the Alumnae Panhellenic Chairman from 1975-1978, Convention Chairman 19831989, and Alumnae Vice President 1989-1998. After her Executive Council service, she worked with the Sigma Sigma Sigma Foundation as Chairman and on the Board of Directors 2002-2008. At her 13th Convention this past June in Chicago, she received her Golden Violet. Her present volunteer service includes being a School Commission member for her local elementary school.
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Gwendolyn Honey Leas Gwendolyn Honey Leas, a member of Beta Kappa Chapter at Arizona State University from 1964-1968, has lived in southern California since graduation. She taught 4th, 5th and 6th graders for 34 years. Because she stayed at the same school, she was able to teach multiple generations. Being an active member of the Phoenix Alumnae Chapter has kept her busy supporting all that group’s many activities. She recently organized a Beta Kappa reunion of members from her college days and enjoyed sharing time and memories with the 20 women from Arizona and California who participated. Knitting chemo caps for three hospitals, and supporting homeless and church groups are part of her present-day volunteer service. Gwendolyn credits her time at Beta Kappa with providing important leadership opportunities. She was Pledge Educator and then President, and realizes that her early days as a Tri Sigma have provided a bond between sisters, whether you have known them for 48 years or have just met.
Sharon Parsons Stewart Sharon Parsons Stewart, Beta Kappa, Arizona State
members of many different collegiate chapters has
University, moved from Michigan to Arizona during
underlined how special our national sisterhood is and
her college years. Upon graduation she moved to
how Tri Sigma lives on in its many members.
Scottsdale, AZ and spent many weekends with the family of her Tri Sigma roommate. It was part of the reason that she made that area her
After teaching for almost 15 years, in 1986 Sharon and her husband, Bud, opened a private school for learning disabled children, The
home for 10 years, prior to a move
Academy of Tucson. They are now
to Tucson where she lives presently.
celebrating 30 years of service to
She treasures the wonderful
special education, and have three
friendships she made in the sorority,
separate campuses and 700+ students
and says, “The sisterhood is with
in grades K-12. Their scope has
me forever.� Sharon has been a
broadened to also become one of the
longtime member of the Tucson
leading college preparatory charter
Sunshine Alumnae Chapter, as well
schools in the state of Arizona.
as a few years with the Phoenix chapter. Meeting women who were
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Sandra Nahlik Wynn Sandra Nahlik Wynn, a member of Beta Xi Chapter,
An award-winning teacher for many years, Sandra
Southeast Missouri State University, from 1964-
continues to volunteer with the current service
66, says she learned the definition of family from
activities of Delta Kappa Gamma and the National
her chapter sisters. Being an only child, she truly
Education Association. Even though she has
appreciated the sense of belonging that came with her
kept up with her Beta Xi sisters, mainly through
membership during college. Recruiting and bringing
Facebook, she was, like many other Golden Violet
in a friend who became a Tri Sigma remains a very
recipients, amazed that she has been a Sigma
special memory for her. While living in the St. Louis
so long. Receiving her Golden Violet was like a
area, she was a member of that alumnae chapter. She
“renewal” of her early Tri Sigma experiences.
continues to live in House Springs where she grew up
Being a Longaberger Home Consultant and the
and went to school.
grandmother of four keeps Sandra busy these days.
Archives Committee Update Many of you have, over the years, collected photos, souvenirs, and other cherished mementos of things that have happened in your lives, or those of your family. The following is an article submitted by Liz Mataya, Mu, member of the Sigma Sigma Sigma Archives Committee.
have grown into the successful and empowering organization we are today. We want to guarantee that this history will remain to enlighten and inspire future sisters for many years to come. The Archives Committee is led by Liz Johns, Delta Omicron, National Archivist, with Katelyn Quirin, Delta Omicron, as Preservation Specialist. Members of the committee participate in virtual meetings, contribute to team projects, conduct research, and assist in the processing and care of the collections. Members include Jana Felberbaum, Zeta Kappa; Michelle Hektor, Beta Delta; Wendy Kirkpatrick, Alpha; Linda Manley-Kuitu, Epsilon Rho; Ginger Niemann Harper, Chi; MC Hartley, Delta Delta; Liz Mataya, Mu; and Angela David, Alpha Chi.
The Tri Sigma Archives maintains the collections throughout the Mabel Lee Walton House, including the chapter dolls, jewelry, Mabel Lee’s personal items, and documents such as Convention minutes, papers of past presidents, and issues of The Triangle. The Tri Sigma Archives supports the legacy of our organization and is essential to its future. Without proper archival care, we could lose materials that embody our past: original editions of The Triangle, Convention and Panhellenic meeting minutes, handwritten notes from Mabel Lee and Mary Hastings Holloway Page Lovejoy, interviews with the Founders, and scrapbooks documenting our events for decades. These items illustrate how we
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A Golden Founders Day Celebration The Big Easy, the With Past National Crescent City, President Ann B. the home of the Williams, Gamma Saints: all these Eta, presenting names bring to Golden Violets, I mind a special had the privilege location on the of reading from the Mississippi River… beautiful text that is New Orleans, part of this special Louisiana. For ceremony. For the 70 years it has new recipients, also been home as well as those to a thriving who have been alumnae chapter wearing that (left to right) Joan Bono McNeil, Gamma Eta; Sandra Johnson Sutton, of Tri Sigma. Local Gamma Eta; Mary Beth Favaloro Gulotta, Gamma Eta; Patricia Brown tiny golden pin Roux, Gamma Mu; Mary Ann Barre Curry, Gamma Eta; (seated) 50-year chapter members for years, one member Jimmy-Ann Smestad, Gamma Eta. Missing from picture is and special guests paragraph always Therese Dauer Barry, Gamma Eta, who lives in NC. alike always look stands out: forward to our Founders Day luncheons, “The violet’s natural beauty, with the velvety which are held on a Saturday in mid-April. royal purple of its petals, is symbolic of the Locations for the luncheon vary, sometimes exemplary qualities of character, confidence held in the home of a member, or frequently and compassion our honorees have at one of the city’s beloved restaurants. The consistently demonstrated in their fifty Founders Day theme and program are always years of Sigma Sigma Sigma membership special, with awards and remembrances and service.” part of the annual ceremony. This past April Founders Day 2017 will have at least two 2016, however, turned out to be very special. more Golden Violets being presented to Not only was the chapter celebrating the New Orleans Alumnae Chapter members. 70th Anniversary of its charter, but also As we look back on our years of membership, six members were being honored with we look forward to having even more years the Golden Violet and one with a 50 year of sharing our Tri Sigma sisterhood in this membership pin. special alumnae chapter.
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Eligible Golden Violets Did you know Golden Violets who are nominated automatically receive their Golden Violet if they have been a member for 50 years and paid alumnae dues for 20 years? It’s just that easy! You can access the two page form one of two ways. You can contact National Headquarters by phone, 540-459-4212, or by email, Sigma@ TriSigma.org, to ask a nomination form be sent or emailed to you. You can also log into the Members Only section of the National Website called Sigma Connect and find the form under Sigma Celebrations, Awards. The Golden Violet honor is given only to those special Tri Sigmas who have proven their vow of lifetime commitment through their friendship and steadfast love of our Sorority for 50 years. Ensure another loyal and steadfast member is cherished the same way you are and nominate an eligible Golden Violet today! FIRST NAME
MIDDLE / MAIDEN NAME
LAST NAME
Alpha Delta
Maryanne
Sauers
Lee
Alpha Iota
Gayle
Zimmerman
Long
Alpha Iota
Eva
Guthrey
Parrott
Alpha Mu
Eileen
Clark
Farley
Alpha Phi
Kathleen
Heaton
Andersen
Alpha Phi
Kolynn
Collins
Card
Alpha Psi
Taffy
Traube
Arey
Alpha Psi
Susan
Huff
Hall
Alpha Psi
Kathleen
Lanier
Monastesse
Joan
Murphy
Barlow
Alpha Rho
Pamala
Craley
Grove
Alpha Rho
Ruth
Robak
Hershey
Alpha Rho
Barbara
Davidheiser
Moyer
Alpha Sigma
Rebecca
Rayfield
Rice
Alpha Theta
Sandra
Stone
Whitehead
Alpha Upsilon
Susan
Holt
Winkler
Caroline
Hodges
Freeman
Beta Alpha
Susan
Slezinger
Kluth
Beta Beta
Teresa
Greenlaw
Toolen
Beta Delta
Mary
Cockey
Hoeltzel
Beta Epsilon
Mary
Virginia
Tobin
Beta Epsilon
Sandra
Kay
Turner
Beta Eta
Donna
Barnes
Dossman
Beta Gamma
Sharron
Doty
Freed
Beta Gamma
Trudy
Sharp
Monroe
Beta Pi
Sara
Donnelly
Keller
Beta Pi
Margaret
Coleman
Lukes
Beta Pi
Carol
Kitzman
Trimberger
Beta Rho
Mary
Bennick
Bradish
Beta Rho
Cathy
Ott
Johnson
Beta Rho
Kathleen
DuBois
Wachter
Beta Tau
Virginia
Dzienisowicz
Brown
CHAPTER
Alpha Rho
Alpha Upsilon
ALUMNAE CHAPTER
Jersey Shore
Columbia
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FIRST NAME
MIDDLE / MAIDEN NAME
LAST NAME
Beta Tau
Sharon
Richards
Ferguson
Beta Tau
Sandra
Dombrowski
Hemak
Beta Tau
Judith
Bohlen
Kline
Beta Tau
Audrey
Spisak
Viglione
Chi
Amelia
Stevens
McNay
Gamma Delta
Jill
Ryks
Greiner
Gamma Delta
Mary Linda
Shaw
Kittleman
Katherine
Egan
Balwanz
Gamma Kappa
Nancy
Neff
Dragland
Gamma Kappa
Patricia
Ann
Gagnon
Gamma Kappa
Suzanne
Digby
Perrine
Gamma Lambda
Dianne
Eberdt
Mason
Gamma Lambda
Ann
Gehrman
Klawiter
Gamma Mu
Elizabeth
Agaisse
Gregory
Gamma Omicron
Sandra
Minard
Greer
Gamma Omicron
Judy
Coombs
Ochrymowycz
Virginia
Allen
McCuen
Iota
Mary
Ortner
Austin
Iota
Mary
VanValkenburg
Fitch
Kappa
Susan
Johnson
Chan
Anne
Holaday
Locke
Nu
Wendy
Kay
Mader
Pi
Revelyn
Satterlee
Alpaugh
Pi
Linda
Osborn
Hutton
Psi
Iris
Hudson
Smith
Rho
Suzanne
Brocato
Underwood
Rho
Le Anne
CHAPTER
ALUMNAE CHAPTER
Gamma Epsilon
Gamma Xi
Kappa
Rho
Omaha-Council Bluffs
Columbia
Dayton
Northeast Florida
Brown
Linda
Wood
Hills
New Golden Violets Since Spring 2016 Golden Glimpses Therese Dauer Barry, Gamma Eta Mary Barre Curry, Gamma Eta Joann Stohler Davis, Beta Gamma Sharon Johannsen Devlin, Beta Lambda Brenda Bullock Dinsmore, Gamma Beta Mary Beth Favaloro Gulotta, Gamma Eta Joanne Stone Heemer, Gamma Delta Anita Wuerflein Hicock, Beta Mu Jan Stroker Horner, Beta Xi Judy Green Kruger, Gamma Delta Susie Fink Kuhn, Beta Gamma Jacquelyn Payne Kyle, Beta Mu
Donna Schuchard LaMarca, Alpha Nu Pickett Whitney Lema, Alpha Lambda Joan Bono McNeil, Gamma Eta Margaret Tashey Morrison, Gamma Delta Martha Ciaramitaro Paul, Beta Rho Patricia Brown Roux, Gamma Mu Sharon Parsons Stewart, Beta Kappa Sandra Johnson Sutton, Gamma Eta Carolyn F. Walker, Beta Mu Michelle Phipps Wallace, Beta Mu Carol Ann Zika, Alpha Alpha 11
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Do you have a reunion or get-together planned for longtime Sigma sisters or Golden Violets? The new and improved “Alumnae Connect� is published digitally four times a year, and will include specific information for events such as those mentioned above. Send your event info to Mandy Chocheles, Golden Violet Coordinator, sigmom3@aol.com. Are you a recipient of the Steadfast Alumna Award or the Emily Gates Award? We would love to hear what part your membership in Tri Sigma helped you to achieve these special Sigma tributes. Share your Sigma story with Mandy Chocheles, Golden Violet Coordinator, sigmom3@aol.com.
Honor those who have made an impact on your life. With each $5 gift, you can pay tribute to a special sister, friend, family member or hero and support The Foundation. Give a Violet Tribute by visiting www.VioletTributes.com
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