leadership two songs, or chants, that held a special place with her. A few sisters joined her on stage to share their Tri Sigma stories. A
special thank you to the women that shared their experiences with attendees: Julie DosAnjos, Gamma Mu; Arielle Katz, Zeta Alpha; Lorin Phillips, Alpha Upsilon; Susan Flowers, Kappa.
The address closed with attendees receiving a journal and
direction from Averette to use the book to jot down their stories
over the next triennium. These stories would serve as a reminder of what it means to be a Tri Sigma.
LUNCHEONS AND BANQUETS Sisters showing off their matching gifts from attending “The Best Panhellenic Friendships Under the Sun” luncheon.
The Best Panhellenic Friendships Under the Sun Luncheon
The Best Panhellenic Friendships Under the Sun Luncheon took place on Saturday at noon. Over 15 women from the National Panhellenic Council’s sororities were in attendance to join in
sisterhood and hear the power of our stories. Laura Sweet served as the mistress of ceremony. Emily Ellis, 3rd Alternate Delegate, recognized our Panhellenic sisters in attendance. 1st Alternate
Delegate Linda Henderson, gave the invocation. The Panhellenic
Coordinator Rebecca Calkins presented the Outstanding Alumnae Panhellenic Award to the Chicago Northwest Suburban Chapter and the Outstanding College Panhellenic Award to Alpha Iota,
Northeastern State University. 2nd Alternate Delegate Kelly Jo
Hendricks, and Bethany Deines, past Executive Council member, shared stories of friendships between Tri Sigma sisters and other National Panhellenic Council women. A special presentation Alpha Iota Chapter awarded Collegiate Chapter of the Triennium.
honored Laura Ward Sweet, Alpha Sigma, for her work as Tri Sigma’s long-standing National Panhellenic Conference Delegate, honoring her retirement in this role. Laurels Banquet
Saturday’s convention schedule ended with the tradition of the
Laurels Banquet to honor the Triennial Award winners along with
the Founders Award winners except for one which was held as a
surprise and announced at Festival of Lights. View the entire list of
2018 Annual and 2016-2019 Triennial Award winners in the awards section of the magazine.
Denver Alumnae Chapter awarded Alumnae Chapter of the Triennium.
18 the TRIANGLE | fall 2019