s
As an attorney, she has directed her talents and strengths towards ensuring the legal rights of individuals who might not have a voice in the mental health system. Since being Margot Hammond, Gamma Mu, received the award from National President Kaye Schendel at the 2011 New Orleans Alumnae Chapter Founders Day.
with the Mental Health Advocacy Service, her special focus has been with juvenile clients. This includes taking steps to protect the children in question regarding their educational situations, and the proper course of their mental health care.
Emily Gates Alumna Achievement Award
Being a general advocate for these young people is of great
Established in 1938, this highest alumnae award is presented
importance to Margot.
annually to the one alumna who has been an outstanding business or professional woman or contributor to her community’s welfare and progress. Each chapter, collegiate
Thanks, Margot, for your efforts and contributions to our society.
and alumnae and all national officers are encouraged to
Steadfast Alumna Award
nominate such an alumna, with the selection handled by
The term “steadfast” is a fitting tribute to many alumnae;
the awards committee and Executive Council.
however, national recognition is given annually to one
The Sigma who is commemorated with this award was a charter member of the Zeta Chapter. Active in all Zeta affairs, Emily Gates served her chapter as its vice president and president and was the Buffalo Alumnae Chapter delegate to the 1929 Santa Fe National Convention. Emily Gates gave unselfish devotion to all of her work.
individual. Since the 1962 National Convention, one alumna has been selected each year to receive this award. The winner of this award has demonstrated loyalty and has exemplified unchanging virtues in her own character. Tri Sigma’s continuing strength comes from the fine examples of these recipients.
She continued her interest in Tri Sigma having frequent
The 2010-2011 recipient of the Steadfast Alumna Award
appointments from the Executive Council.
is Marilyn Beiter, Beta Xi and Greater St. Louis Alumnae
Since the first award was presented in 1938, the winners
Chapter.
have been selected from many fields including music,
Her involvement in her collegiate chapter, Beta Xi, was
literacy, business, education, theater, civic enterprise, politics,
just a precursor to her longstanding service to Tri Sigma
medicine, personal management and research.
as an alumna. She has served the national organization as
The Emily Gates Alumna Achievement Award for 20102011 is awarded to Margot Hammond, Gamma Mu and New Orleans Alumnae Chapter. Since the earliest days of Tri Sigma, service to others has always been a trademark
extension chairman, ritual chairman, RPM Board Treasurer, Alumnae Editor and Historian. Marilyn has had the opportunity to attend all Conventions since 1979 and all National Officer Conferences since 1984.
of our membership. Hammond has shown that for more
As a long-standing member of the Greater St. Louis Alumnae
than 30 years. She has been steadfast in her membership
Chapter, Beiter remains a dedicated Tri Sigma and, over
in the New Orleans Alumnae Chapter. She demonstrates
the years, has held several positions. She currently serves as
the values of Tri Sigma in her daily life through her service
Panhellenic Delegate – President.
to others in many different capacities. Whether it is a child, family member, or friend calling for help, Margot has always provided that extra moment of support.
The Steadfast Alumna citation honors an alumna whose exemplary loyalty and commitment to the sorority,
From the time she was awarded a Robbie Page assistantship
for so many years, merits special
at the University of North Carolina, working toward her
recognition. Today, these principles
Master’s in Recreational Administration, she manifested
stand and Tri Sigma is grateful to
empathy for the rights of those with special needs. When
Marilyn for more than 25 years of
she saw a need for new programs to improve the lives of
steadfast loyalty and love.
those with whom she worked, she jumped right in and initiated services that were lacking.
Marilyn Beiter
T h e T r i a n g l e | Fall 2011
15