Special Celebrations: Reunions & Anniversaries Several Sigma alumnae chapters celebrated special anniversaries recently. The Dayton, OH, chapter turned 85 years young.
Alpha Gamma alumnae gathered in Hays, KS, for
They shared Founders Day with alumnae from the
Homecoming 2010. The women took a tour of their
Cincinnati area.
old sorority house, which is now a dorm for a Catholic
The Ft. Wayne, IN, chapter held a gathering of women from Indiana, Michigan and Ohio to continue their yearlong observance of their chapter’s founding 65 years ago. Founders Day found members sharing not only good food, but scrapbooks, stories and photographs. Their commitment to local causes include donating books to Kate’s Kart, which supplies free books to hospitalized children, the Mental Health Gift Lift, serving the
boys’ high school. A picnic at a local park gave them the opportunity to meet one another’s families, catch up on personal news, and enjoy good food and friendship.
Almost any time a group of Sigma alumnae Sisters get together, it can be called a reunion. But some meetings are more special than others.
needs of those living with developmental disabilities, as well as supporting food pantries and local schools.
Alpha Omicron alumnae, representing five decades of
The New Orleans, LA, alumnae chapter had a surprise
Tri Sigma, gathered on the campus of the University of
guest at their 65th anniversary Founders Day luncheon:
Central Arkansas on a chilly spring day. Everyone
National President Kaye Schendel, Gamma Phi, traveled
agreed that the weather didn’t matter, just like the
south from Wisconsin on a beautiful spring day to honor
generations and years don’t matter when Sigmas are
the chapter, as well as to present two special awards.
together. The collegiate Sisters of the Alpha Omicron
Margot Hammond, Gamma Mu, was the recipient of
chapter opened their chapter suite to the 22 alumnae,
the Emily Gates Award, and Rhonda Regouffre Hodo,
stories were shared, and plans for a third-annual reunion
Alpha Zeta, was awarded the Alumna of the Region.
were already being discussed. Officers were elected
This chapter continues its service to the Gamma Mu
for the coming year. This was indeed an unforgettable
chapter by providing CAB personnel, as well as
example of Sigmas coming home.
organizing an outstanding annual calendar of varied programs for its members.
New Orleans Alumnae Chapter members join National President Kaye Schendel on the balcony of Ralph’s on the Park, the location for their 65th anniversary Founders Day celebration.
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