PERSPECTIVES The Official Publication of Gamma Sigma Sigma National Service Sorority
Volume 55, Issue 2
www.gammasigmasigma.org
WINTER 2009
In Loving Memory of Barbara VanSciver Ferraro Boy Scouts, Federated Garden Club, Federated Women’s Club, being a Sunday School teacher for her church and helping with school organizations for her children including the PTO, swim club, soccer, and Band Parent Organization.
By Lynne Mowers, National Parlimentarian
This article is in loving memory of Barbara VanSciver Ferraro, founding member and first National President of Gamma Sigma Sigma, who passed away on Tuesday, November 25, 2008 The daughter of Samuel and Frances VanSciver, Barbara Ferraro never imagined herself as a woman of prominence. Little did she know how important she would become or how many people she would impact. Even at the end of her life, Barbara did not realize the magnitude of her effect on others or the place she held in so many hearts.
Barbara is survived by her husband Charley, three children, 5 grandchildren, 3 step grandchildren and thousands of Gamma Sigma Sigma members. As we grieve our loss, let us remember that we will always be connected to Barbara by the “strongest of bonds.”
Barbara attended Drexel University, graduating in 1952. It was there that she helped found Gamma Sigma Sigma, with Marvyn Glover and Peg Zimmerman. It was the efforts of these three women, combined with others around the country that made Gamma Sigma Sigma a reality. During our early years it was Barbara and Marvyn who created the foundations we are built upon and use today – our ceremonies, our bylaws and our policies.
This was written by Lynne Mowers, with Barbara’s guidance and approval.
Barbara served as our first national president for 3 years. In addition to serving as national president, Barbara served the national organization as Vice President in Charge of Regional Directors (which evolved into the current position of National Vice President); National Alumnae Secretary; National Advisor to Chapter Advisors; Gamma Gossip Editor (now known as Perspectives) and District Director.
In This Issue Collegiate Chapter News Alumni/Collegiate Chapter News Convention 2009 Info 2009 Convention Registration Forms Service News “Quilt of Hope” Exposure Membership Upcoming Events/Misc. Info
Barbara was a founding member of Philadelphia Alumni Chapter (PAC) and remained active in the chapter until her death. In addition to her devotion to Gamma Sigma Sigma, Barbara was also active in community organizations including Girls Scouts, YOU COULD WIN $100! Log on to gammasigmasigma.org and visit the “Convention Information” section to see how you could win $100 to go to the 2009 Convention in Fort Lauderdale, FL!
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