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Golden Glimpses Spring 2016
“I’m the luckiest lady in the world” “Seventy-six trombones led the big parade,” according to the 1962 movie, “The Music Man”. But in Sycamore, IL, Marlyn’s Majorettes led her town’s big Pumpkin Festival parade for more than 50 years. Meet Marlyn Lenschow Burkart, your Tri Sigma sister, who organized and inspired the Sycamorebased Marlyn Majorettes and Major Color Guard and Drum Corps. Marlyn retired her talented group following the Pumpkin Festival in the fall of 2014. The festival committee awarded her a plaque recognizing her role spanning more than a half century in the parade. In addition, alumni members of her organization returned from all over the country and even Germany to Sycamore to pay tribute to Marlyn, recalling their leader as a great inspiration in their lives and a second mom. The activities of Marlyn’s Corps extended beyond Sycamore parades. The Corps won more than 1,000 honors in world, national and state competition performances. In a newspaper article about Marlyn’s Corps final Sycamore appearance, she was quoted as saying, “I think I’m the luckiest lady in the world to have had all those people share their lives with me”. Marlyn says she thinks she started in parades when her mother was pregnant with her. In Junior High she started taking baton twirling lessons every weekend in Chicago, performing on TV on amateur hours and “Bozo’s Circus”. She started the Majorettes in Sycamore in the 1950’s
to bring the training opportunities to Sycamore where she has lived all her life. She said, “It’s a ‘we corps’, not a Marlyn corps”. Marlyn, who joined Alpha Beta in 1951 while attending Northern Illinois University, continues to offer baton lessons at her studio and remains active judging competition for the National Baton Twirling Association. Among her other accomplishments, Marlyn was named 2001 Corp Director of the Year, elected to the Baton Twirling Hall of Fame in 2002, given the Clifford Danielson Outstanding Citizen Award in 2002, led a Rifle Squad to Notre Dame University for world championship competition and served as a member of the Sycamore Arts Council.
From the National President
Here comes Summer & Convention! As I sit at my desk today writing this, I find it hard to believe that summer will be here before you know it. And with this summer comes an opportunity that happens only once every three years, and that is CONVENTION! I hope that you too are making plans to join sisters from all over the United States in Chicago, June 10-13. Convention is a great time of sisterhood, tradition and celebration. We will conduct the business of the sorority including electing the next Executive Council, voting on changes to the National Bylaws, learning from inspirational speakers and educational sessions, and celebrating our award winners and much, much more.
Massachusetts-Amherst and Auburn University. Exciting times indeed! We also shared with our undergraduate members the results of the work of the Nomenclature and Symbolism Task Force. About a year ago we gathered a group of collegiate, alumnae, national officer and volunteer members to bring alignment to modern and/or misinterpreted nomenclature and symbolism used by our members. The task force recommended and Executive Council approved the following cultural shifts: 1. SLAM! – We have been noticing that many members have been using this exclamation to represent “Sigma Love and Mine” as they sign emails or post on social media. The meaning behind Sigma love and mine is endearing and wonderful! However the abbreviation takes on a very different meaning to members pledged before the late 90’s and for non-members seeing or reading. The connotations that this signature derives is not in alignment with our mission which espouses and encourages us to be women of character and conduct. We are asking all members to refrain from using this exclamation and suggesting that this be replaced with “Sigma Love” or “Ever Forward” or “In Our Bonds”.
There is so much to be excited about with regards to our sisterhood! At the Officer Academies/Prevention Institutes in January, Executive Council members shared with attendees some of our accomplishments and I thought I would share them with you too. Below you will see a graphic that we call “Sigma by the Numbers.” It highlights some of our recent accomplishments and provides a great visual as to how we are doing. Take a look! As you can see we are continuing to move “ever forward”. We have just installed two new chapters – one at Old Dominion University and the other at Oakland University. We have one colonization in progress right now at the University of Virginia, and this fall will see two more chapters being established at the University of
2. Hand Signs – We have noticed that many collegiate women are using hand signs in social media and in photos. The use of a hand sign or hand signs is not a part of our history or any part of symbolism that ties back to our founding and we do not place any historical significance on hand signs. However, we understand that the “sailboat” hand sign or “Sigma” hand sign is a way for today’s collegians to show or identify who we are on their campuses or in pictures. BUT we want to challenge our members and ask if we are going to show and say we are proud of being a Tri Sigma then we need to know what it means to be a Tri Sigma. We need to learn and live our
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Hopefully you found this update to be of value. As you can see, there is much to consider as we keep our organization moving ever forward. mission, our vision and our values to the fullest. We are talking about this because, despite popular belief, we want you to know that we don’t have an actual official hand sign and we do not foresee adding an official hand sign in the near future. Our members may make the personal decision to take pictures still using a sailboat hand sign or a Sigma hand sign but we will not promote or publish this in any formal or informal publications or on any of our social media platforms. 3. Skull and Crossbones – It is our recommendation that the skull and crossbones image and likeness be used exclusively on our badge, official jewelry, badge attire and formal gifts, similar to those that are acceptable to bear our Coat of Arms. The National Organization and our legal affiliates, will no longer be selling and/ or approving the use of our skull and crossbones on t-shirts, sweatshirts or informal gifts.
4. “Babies” – The task force also talked about the use of the term “babies”. There is a growing trend in our collegiate chapters to call new members “babies”. The task force felt that our new members are just that, new members. They are not babies, baby violets, baby boats, pledges or any other name or terms you may heard or used. They are our new members and we should treat them with respect and honor. Therefore we have requested that all collegiate chapters discontinue the use of this term.
Kaye Schendel Gamma Phi Sigma Sigma Sigma National President
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From your Golden Violet Coordinator
From the Foundation Chairman
Autumn Greetings
Who Will You Honor?
My Dear Golden Violets:
Dear Sisters,
It’s been a brutal winter so far. Flooding and horrible snowstorms, cold weather, etc. Aren’t you glad it’s spring! My husband and I did enjoy two weeks in the sun in Puerto Vallarta. But then we had to come home and experienced a bout of sickness. It wasn’t diagnosed as the flu but I suspect it was something picked up while flying home. But enough of that, we are doing fine. I know many of you have had visits from Michelle Hektor in your area over the last few months. Michelle was helpful at our Golden Violet Reunion last October. She has been all over the U.S. visiting with alumnae chapters, going to the Officer Academies/Prevention Institutes in various cities and just visiting with alumnae all over. She continues to keep her Sigma journey going throughout the U.S. If you have the chance and she comes to your area, make it a point to meet with her and possibly meet other Sigmas (maybe some new alumnae for your chapter). She keeps spreading Sigma goodwill wherever she goes. Have you made your reservation to attend our Convention this summer? It promises to be outstanding as usual. I’m looking forward to the tours they’re having. I’ve been to Chicago but never did much sightseeing while I was there so the Convention will enable me to do that. It seems only a short time ago I was getting ready to go to the Orlando, FL Convention and assume my new duties as your Golden Violet Coordinator. I plan to be at our Convention
making sure Golden Violets receive special recognition and reserved seating at our events. Chicago’s location in the middle of our great nation makes it easy to get to. We are receiving lots of Golden Violet nominations and hopefully we will get the articles printed as we receive them. Many times we seek more details and need to contact the Golden Violet for further information. A lot of the times we need a picture. It will help if you are making a nomination for a sister that you get that picture when you send in the nomination. In closing, I came across Emily Lee’s Life Lessons and thought I would share some of her wisdom. One lesson she shares, is never leave a sorority gathering without setting the date for the next meeting – that’s how you build a great alumnae chapter. And another that I like – Tri Sigma is a lifelong commitment – when you are able to give, she will be able to receive. Isn’t that what Tri Sigma is all about? See you in Chicago, June 10 through June 14. Special Violets to you,
Marilyn Beiter, Beta Xi Golden Violet Coordinator
Honor those who have made an impact on your life. Give a Violet Tribute by visiting www.VioletTributes.com 4
Each triennium the Foundation is fortunate to join the sorority in providing our sisterhood with a wonderful Convention experience. We’ve worked hard to gather feedback about past Conventions and we’ve made some exciting changes. We’ve been talking about one of the biggest announcements for a while, the addition of a national philanthropic partner! We can’t wait to celebrate this historic moment with you on Saturday morning! This does mean that we will not have the Foundation walk that we’ve hosted the past few Conventions – we’re confident you’ll agree it will be worth it! Our Violet Tribute process is getting a facelift! This year, we want to help you honor any Tri Sigma sister – regardless of whether or not she attends Convention. With each $5 gift, you can pay tribute to a special sister, friend, or loved one who has touched your life. If your honoree is attending Convention, she’ll receive a violet to wear on her name tag indicating that she has been honored through the Violet Tributes. Don’t forget to visit the site by May 16th to ensure that those honorees attending Convention receive their violet onsite! Don’t worry, you can still donate and give more Violet Tributes if you are attending Convention! You’ll even get to hand deliver them this year – ensuring you see the smile on their face! If your honoree isn’t attending Convention, his or her name will appear on our website and we’ll send an email to your honoree relaying your personal note. Honoring someone who isn’t attending
Convention is just as easy and extends the impact of Violet Tributes to Tri Sigma’s across the world! To make this process even easier we’ve added a fully searchable website, so you can find all of the sisters you want to honor! Want to find your entire pledge class? Search by University and Initiation Date. What about that sister that graduated with you, but you don’t know her married name? Search by University and Maiden Name. Once you’ve found all the sisters you want to honor, you’ll advance to your cart where you can write a custom note to each of them. Once we’ve processed your donation, a customized email will be sent to them with your note. Why should you honor your sisters through Violet Tributes? Every donation, small or large, helps ensure the life-changing benefits of membership in Tri Sigma for future generations and is tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowable by law. Again, you can honor any important person in your life regardless of whether or not they are a Tri Sigma! The Foundation Board hopes you join us in honoring those who have made an impact on your life by visiting www.VioletTributes.com! To learn about all of the exciting Foundation events at Convention visit the official Convention website www.trisigmaconvention.com/foundation-activities. I look forward to seeing you at Convention as we celebrate “What Will Matter!” For Sigma,
Jennifer Avenel, Delta Pi Foundation Chairman
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Recent
GoldenViolets
Joy Anne Trover Borgman Joy Anne Trover Borgman began her journey with Tri Sigma in the Beta Beta Chapter at Southwest Missouri State University (now Missouri State University). She graduated in 1965 with a B.S. in Vocational Education and followed that degree with an M.S. in Education at the University of Missouri and an M.H.R. from Rollins College in 2001.
at Sigma weddings, cheerleading, and having wonderful sorority sisters. She said there was never any drama at the sorority house, it was all good. Joy also has a fond memory of meeting a Tri Sigma founder at the 1968 Convention (Sallie Michie Bayley).
While in college, Joy served her Beta Beta Chapter as House Manager and represented her chapter as a finalist for Yearbook Queen. She also represented SWMO State at the College Fashion Board for Famous & Barr (department store in St. Louis). In 1968 she married her husband, Gary, and they have two children, Wesley and Michelle. The children have given them nine grandchildren – Abby, Emily, Jack, Joe, Jake and Kate Borgman and Breanna, Lyndsey and Natalee Locadt.
Few people know that Joy’s first job was a car hop on Route 66-Ted Drewes Frozen Custard, a St. Louis landmark known for its “concrete” custard. Joy is a member of the Central Florida Alumnae Chapter and served on the Hospitality Team at the last Convention in Orlando, FL. She has attended two Conventions.
After receiving her degrees, Joy taught at the Dept. of Defense in the U.K. where her husband was stationed. Later she worked for the University of Missouri Extension Division in Stone and Taney counties. From there she went to Florida and taught in Osceola County Schools.
As an alumna she has served Tri Sigma as a National Officer as National Alumnae Editor of our Triangle in 1968-1969.
She has been employed with the University of Florida IFAS Extension as an agent working as a Family and Consumer Science, 4-H and Food Safety teacher. Her recent occupations include being a co-founder and co-owner of the first exclusive small animal hospital in Osceola County, FL – Kissimmee Animal Hospital, Inc. She worked as the hospital administrator and H. R. manager.
Joy’s advice to Sigma sisters is to stay in touch. Joy was awarded her Golden Violet at the last Golden Violet Reunion with 15 other Golden Violets in attendance. It was a special night to honor a new Golden Violet at that time. Activities and Accomplishments: Honored for a winning program for education curriculum for food safety, Osceola County schools Coordinator of Osceola Volunteer program
A memory of her sorority years was representing Tri Sigma at the Ozarks Ball, parades, bridesmaid
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Carolyn Granger Austin friends and renewed friendships from her college days. An alumnae group is one of the most meaningful and enjoyable activities since she has retired.
Carolyn Granger Austin became a Sigma when she pledged Nu Chapter at Central Missouri State University (now the University of Central Missouri) in 1961. She graduated from CMSU in 1964 with a degree in Elementary Education and went back to school at Kansas University to receive her MSW degree in 1968. Carolyn used that degree to work as a school social worker for 28 years before she retired. While she was at CMSU, Carolyn was a corresponding secretary for her chapter. She now belongs to the Kansas City Alumnae Chapter and has served as secretary for them. Carolyn’s family includes husband Robert and two sons and daughters-in-law plus five grandchildren. She says few people know she met her future husband at Goodwill! A memory of her sorority years is pledging Tri Sigma her freshman year along with her roommate and suite-mate, and they are still close friends. She also said a memorable Sigma moment was attending the 50th reunion of her graduation from CMSU with five of her Sigma sisters. Her advice for Sigma collegiate sisters: Remember you are a Sigma for life. She has made many new
Activities and Accomplishments: Kansas School Social Worker of the year 2001 Johnson County Association of Retired School Personnel (President, V.P.., Membership Chair) Church related volunteer and committee work Coordinated blood drive Member of AAUW Bible study Sigma Book Club Salvation Army-Bell Ringer Harvesters Hope House Johnson County Christmas Bazaar Enjoys traveling, recreational shooting (trap, skeet, sporting clays) Fitness, walking and reading
Kay Lanum Veda Kay Hold Lanum was initiated into the Alpha Gamma Chapter at Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas, in 1964. She graduated in 1967 with a B.S. degree in Mathematics.
chapter as treasurer, secretary, event chairman and house treasurer. Kay now belongs to the Denver Alumnae Chapter where she has served as Founders Day chairman. Kay was employed with Chevron, U.S.A. for 45 years in the Information Technology Department. She did computer programming, systems analysis, and security positions in the IT arena. She also spent a few years in Human Resources doing IT curriculum development for the IT educational group of Chevron Oil Corporation. (continued)
While at Ft. Hays, she served her sorority
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Her family includes husband, W. George Lanum, a son Marc David (deceased) and a daughter, Wendi Caroline Gillard. They have given Kay and George six grandchildren; Rebecca, Lane, Susan, Jennilyn, Alyssa, and Alec. Kay loves spending time with them.
Kay has never been to a National Convention but is looking forward to attending her first this summer in Chicago. Her advice for Sigma sisters is to be sure to join and participate in an alumnae group. It is a wonderful lifetime experience.
A remembrance of her college life was dressing in a skirt, blazer, and heels daily and being a sister to many wonderful women. When Kay graduated from college she lived with Elsa Jones, National Collegiate Chairperson, for six weeks until her apartment was ready. She said they lived and breathed Sigma during that time and had an absolute blast. More recently, she made wonderful new memories while on a Sisterhood Retreat to Estes Park.
Activities and Accomplishments: Chairman’s Award from Chevron for deployment of a standardized hardware/software computer system throughout the U.S. Chevron retirees board member Resident Empty Nesters group Volunteers for fundraising efforts for Denver’s Children Hospital Involved in the food bank volunteer group when she lived in Houston Loves to travel in her motorhome Cruising Hobbies include, cross stitching, sewing, and spending time with grandchildren
Kay also remembers meeting National President, Margaret Freeman Dixon, and her daughter, Carol. She said that few people knew she commuted from Houston and Western Wyoming to Denver, Colorado, for 20 years. She traveled over 800,000 miles. That was some commute.
Phyllis Jean Moore-Wood Phyllis Jean Moore-Wood was initiated into the Gamma Beta Chapter at East Carolina University in 1963. Phyllis remembers that she held the job of House Manager and was on several committees while with the chapter. As a member of the Columbia Alumnae Chapter she has been President, Vice President, and Cochair of the 25th anniversary celebration of the chapter. While she was President the Delta Kappa Chapter at the University of South Carolina was colonized and installed. Phyllis was able to attend our National Convention when it was held in Tampa. Her most memorable moment in Tri Sigma was during recruitment time at East Carolina. The Gamma Beta Chapter wanted to extend a bid to her but were unable to do so at the time. They continued to include her in activities and stayed with her until they were able to pledge her during
the following quarter. She felt that the sisters of the Gamma Beta Chapter were truly living out the ideals of sisterhood.” Activities and Accomplishments: Alumnae Recognition Award In Real Estate, made the Million Dollar Club several times Mary Kay Cosmetics – high recruitment and sales Sumter County Education Association YMCA United Way Board Garden Clubs Senior Center Northeast Presbyterian Church Choir and Circle Hobbies include gardening and following University of South Carolina, East Carolina University and Carolina Panthers sports
Dr. Martha Lucile Smith
Carol Stephens Purcell Loyola University in New Orleans is the home of our Gamma Eta Chapter and where Carol Stephens Purcell was initiated in 1963. While enjoying her experiences with the chapter, Carol served as committee chair for the annual charitable fundraiser and campus dance at Loyola. Today, Carol belongs to the New Orleans Alumnae Chapter and received her Golden Violet at the last Founders Day luncheon. Carol attended the 1980 National Convention that was held in Lafayette, LA.
Sigma and Rho chapters to help with their recruitment activities was also important. My life has had its ups and downs, and there were times I had neither the time nor the finances to be active in my alumnae chapter. But I think what is most memorable is that each time I come back, no one says, ‘where have you been?’ or ‘why weren’t you here?’ The other members just open their arms and hearts and say, ‘we are glad that you are here!’ Activities and Accomplishments: Great 100 nurses of Louisiana, 2006 Initiated into the International Honor Society of Nursing, 2009 Participation in annual community health fair Likes to travel Collects stamps, since the age of 8
Her career has been serving as a dedicated and caring nurse and her most recent position was as a Family Nurse Practitioner. When asked about her most memorable Sigma moment Carol replied, “It is difficult to pick one. Certainly meeting Nelda Crawford and Santee Dunham was memorable. But traveling to Alpha
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Dr. Martha Lucile Smith was initiated into the Alpha Phi Chapter at Central Michigan University. Dr. Smith was on the faculty at CMU as a professor of teacher education and was initiated to serve as the Alpha Phi chapter faculty advisor. She served as the faculty advisor from 1963 until 1973. Dr. Smith was able to attend the Chicago Convention in 1977. A memorable moment in her years as Sigma faculty advisor was when Alpha Phi was designated the chapter of the year 1968-69. She also said watching the chapter grow and become one of the most successful chapters on campus was very heartwarming. Activities and Accomplishments: Elected Academic Chair by her university peers Elected officers in her professional organizations Volunteering at the McLaren-Central Michigan Hospital Gift Shop Volunteering at Art Reach gift shop Playing bridge Traveling Attending CMU Theater and Music Department events
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Suzie Evenstad Florida State University and Rho Chapter provided the college experience for Suzanne Guthrie Evenstad. Suzie majored in Fashion Illustration and graduated in 1965 with a minor in Art History and later earned a degree in Art Education. While in college, she held offices for her chapter as Recording Secretary and House Manager. After graduating from FSU, Suzie taught high school and elementary art and also taught wearable art at Mesa Community College in Arizona later. She currently is a substitute teacher, a role she has served for 17 years. Her family includes husband Glenn, daughter Jennifer (a Beta Kappa Sigma from ASU) and sons Christopher and Kurt. She has three grandchildren, Sophie, Beret and Haakon James, who keep her busy. As an alumna, Suzie belongs to the Phoenix Alumnae Chapter. She has served as President, Panhellenic Representative, Chapter Advisor for Beta Kappa and Founders Day Chair. She has also served as a Calligrapher for national service hand lettering of Outstanding Alumna awards and Steadfast Alumna awards, traveling secretary and a decoration chair for the Phoenix Sigma Sigma Sigma Convention. She has attended four Conventions and a Dunham Leadership Conference.
Suzie says her most memorable Sigma moment happened in her chapter when her “big sis” was revealed to her. She was hoping her “big sis” would be Gwyn Cawthon Wilson and it was. By living in the house at FSU, she learned how to appreciate, have fun and treasure life.-long friendships with her sisters – it also taught her leadership skills that she has used as a teacher and when she was chapter advisor for ASU, Beta Kappa girls. Her advice to Sigma sisters: Live life to the fullest, be positive, have fun, be kind to other people and do something awesome for those people (it’s a great feeling) and have a job that you love. She also has a big love for a pen pal from France that she has been corresponding with for over 50 years. Activities and Accomplishments: Tri Sigma Alumna Recognition Award Outstanding Panhellenic Chapter Advisor Art work for her church, designing and making banners Co-captain to neighborhood block watch Makes in-home visits to neighbors Co-chairs Christmas party for local quilt group Volunteers at Phoenix Open Golf Tournaments Her hobbies include ceramics, quilting, drawing, painting and sewing
Looking at your estate plans? When you review your financial and estate plans this year, why not consider adding the Foundation to your will as a beneficiary? Our legal name is Sigma Sigma Sigma Foundation, 225 N. Muhlenberg St., Woodstock, VA 22664. Your gift through your estate may help save taxes and can be directed to any of the Foundation’s programs (leadership, scholarship, RPM). 4 For more information, contact Nancy Benedict in the Woodstock office: nbenedic@trisigma.org or 540.459.4212.
Revonua Green Cookson Revonua Green Cookson is a graduate of Northeastern State University in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, where she was initiated into Alpha Iota in 1953. She was Education Director while she was active in Alpha Iota At Northeastern, Revonua majored in Business and Elementary Education. She graduated in 1954 and later received her Master’s degree there in 1957. She used those skills as an elementary teacher for 34 years before retiring.
Activities and Accomplishments: Paleontology Club Colorado Mineral Society and she collects minerals AAUW Reading Group Loves to travel
Her family includes a son, Michael, and two granddaughters, Nicole and Jenna.
Pamela Hall Hathaway Pamela Hall Hathaway is a graduate of East Carolina University, class of 1967, and began her journey in Tri Sigma with the Gamma Beta Chapter there.
for a long time – which is a gift. Being a Tri Sigma has given her instant friends all over the country. When she moved to new areas, the first thing she did was look for an Alumnae Chapter – good advice.
Pam graduated with a major in English and a minor in Speech and Drama. She did graduate work at Western Carolina University and East Carolina University.
Activities and Accomplishments: Employee Relocation Council (1997-2005) Greater Richmond Relocation Council Editorial Advisory Board of Mobility Magazine Virginia Association of Realtors Relocation Council, Vice President and President Greater Richmond Chamber of Commerce serving on many committees Chesterfield (VA) Business Council, served as Vice President and President Chesterfield County Economic Development Committee and Impact Fees Committee Member of Episcopal Church of Redeemer AAB for Gamma Eta (1969-1977) Financial Advisor for Epsilon Sigma at VCU (1990-2004) Board of Directors at Walton House (2007-2016)
While in college, she was president of her chapter and also Homecoming Chairman. She loved living in the sorority house, especially the dorm-like attic with at least six other Sigma sisters. Her family includes two daughters, Kelly Carson and Polly Raible, and four grandchildren, Catherine and Nicole Carson, Katie and Jameson Raible. Pam’s career spanned 34 years as a Relocation Director for several firms and was active in many organizations. She retired in 2015. Pam has attended one Sigma Convention and was a member of the Richmond, VA Alumnae Chapter when it was active. Something that few people know about her is that she had a radio show while she was in high school. Her advice for Sigma sisters is to treat each other with respect and love because you will be friends
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Revonua is a member of the Denver Alumnae Chapter. She says she doesn’t have a specific or memorable Sigma moment because they were all enjoyable.
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Doreen VanSickle Doreen VanSickle became a Sigma in 1965 with the Gamma Delta Chapter while attending Adrian College (MI). She graduated in 1968 with a B.A. degree in Sociology and a minor in Home Economics.
What few people know, Doreen revealed, is that she enjoys the out of doors and hunting and fishing. Doreen has attended one National Convention in 1965 where she received Circle Degree. She does not belong to an alumnae chapter because there isn’t one nearby. Perhaps she could start one (there’s a project she may want to entertain).
While she was with her Gamma Delta sisters, Doreen served on the rush committee, was the Greek Weekend chairman and was the chair of her Homecoming float one year. She later attended Michigan State University and in 1975 received her M.A. degree in Family Ecology.
Her advice for Sigma Sisters is to enjoy every collegiate moment – it goes so fast.
Activities and Accomplishments: Marshall United Methodist Church Brass Hand Bell Choir, 17 years Her career as a high school teacher spanned 32 years Daughter of the American Revolution (DAR) at Albion Senior High School. After retiring in 2001, Vice Regent, will be Regent in 2017 she decided to go back to work in 2003 and became the International Farm Youth (IFYE) alumna Marengo Township clerk in Michigan. Idleness is not Exchange student to India, 1968-69 Doreen’s style. Tri Sigma alumnae co-chair for initiate years of A memory of her sorority years is the friendship of 1961-1971 and again in 2001 on Adrian College campus sisterhood that has maintained her for all these years. Hobbies and interests include: sewing, She remembers the activities of rush week, pledging, woodworking, competitive table games, travel, going active, helping various projects, pranks, Spring gardening, recipes and cooking, crafts, and Sing competitions, float building, and serenades. even problem solving Doreen says her family consists of an older brother and his wife and their families and they keep her busy.
Sigma sisterhood is a bouquet of memories Buy a violet tribute to honor the sisters who made each moment possible.
With each $5 gift, you can pay tribute to a special sister, friend, or loved one who has touched your life. If your honoree is attending Convention, she’ll receive a violet to wear on her name tag indicating she has been honored through the Violet Tributes. If your honoree isn’t attending Convention, her name will still appear on our website. Every donation, small or large, is tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowable by law and helps ensure the life-changing benefits of Tri Sigma for future generations.
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Curried Chicken Salad 1 Granny Smith apple, peeled and coarsely chopped 2 teaspoons lemon juice 4 cups cooked, diced chicken ½ cup sliced celery
½ cup slivered almonds ½ teaspoon salt 1 cup mayonnaise ½ teaspoon curry powder 1 tablespoon milk
Place apple in a large bowl. Sprinkle with lemon juice and toss to mix. Gently stir in chicken, celery and almonds. Sprinkle with salt. In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise and curry powder; stir in milk. Toss with chicken mixture; refrigerate. Note: You can vary this salad by changing the fruit or nuts. Example: Using raisins, dried cranberries or walnuts.
Lavender Cookies (Perfect for a Tri Sigma Tea or Luncheon) ½ cup shortening ½ cup butter, softened 1 ¼ cups sugar 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon almond extract 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour 4 teaspoons dried lavender flowers 1 teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon salt
In a large mixing bowl, cream the shortening, butter and sugar. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in extracts. Combine the flour, lavender, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart onto baking sheets lightly coated with non-stick cooking spray. Bake at 375 degrees for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown. Cool for two minutes before removing to wire. Note: Dried lavender flowers are available from Penzeys Spices
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Eligible Golden Violets Did you know Golden Violets who are nominated automatically receive their Golden Violet? 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 Alumnae Resources, Forms. FIRST NAME
MIDDLE / MAIDEN NAME
LAST NAME
CHAPTER
FIRST NAME
MIDDLE / MAIDEN NAME
LAST NAME
ALPHA DELTA
Maryanne
Sauers
Lee
BETA RHO
Kathleen
DuBois
Wachter
ALPHA IOTA
Gayle
Zimmerman
Long
BETA TAU
Virginia
Dzienisowicz
Brown
ALPHA IOTA
Eva
Guthrey
Parrott
BETA TAU
Sharon
Richards
Ferguson
Pickett
Whitney
Lema
BETA TAU
Sandra
Dombrowski
Hemak
ALPHA MU
Eileen
Clark
Farley
BETA TAU
Judith
Bohlen
Kline
ALPHA PHI
Kathleen
Heaton
Andersen
BETA TAU
Audrey
Spisak
Viglione
ALPHA PHI
Kolynn
Collins
Card
BETA XI
Jan
Stroker
Horner
ALPHA PSI
Taffy
Traube
Arey
CHI
Amelia
Stevens
McNay
ALPHA PSI
Susan
Huff
Hall
GAMMA BETA
Brenda
Bullock
Dinsmore
ALPHA PSI
Kathleen
Lanier
Monastesse
GAMMA DELTA
Suzanne
Charlefour
Bliss
Joan
Murphy
Barlow
GAMMA DELTA
Gail
ALPHA RHO
Pamala
Craley
Grove
GAMMA DELTA
Jill
Ryks
Greiner
ALPHA RHO
Ruth
Robak
Hershey
GAMMA DELTA
Georgia
Anacker
Hansen
ALPHA RHO
Barbara
Davidheiser
Moyer
GAMMA DELTA
Mary Linda
Shaw
Kittleman
ALPHA SIGMA
Rebecca
Rayfield
Rice
GAMMA EPSILON
Katherine
Egan
Balwanz
ALPHA THETA
Sandra
Stone
Whitehead
GAMMA KAPPA
Nancy
Neff
Dragland
ALPHA UPSILON
Susan
Holt
Winkler
GAMMA KAPPA
Patricia
Ann
Gagnon
Caroline
Hodges
Freeman
GAMMA KAPPA
Suzanne
Digby
Perrine
BETA ALPHA
Susan
Slezinger
Kluth
GAMMA LAMBDA
Dianne
Eberdt
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Hutton
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Trimberger
PSI
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Hudson
Smith
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