Our nomination for Sigma Beta of the year treats her commitment to her chapter by attending all the scheduled meetings and enthusiastically lending a hand with any projects or social events. And she does it cheerfully and wholeheartedly. She possesses the patience of Jobe, the devotion of a Sigma Beta and the heart of a servant.

She has been a member of Sigma Beta for 51 years this year and received a 50-year pin for her service. She loves going to yearly conventions and seeing all of her friends she has made through the years. Sorority is a huge part of her life, she says.

Every month she goes to nearby nursing homes with decorations to make the residents smile. Valentine's Day cards and tokens for Valentine's Day and a Southwest theme, a wolf howling at the moon, and a cactus for August. These are just a sampling of her monthly visits. She assists in crafting crafts and brings them along with candies to a pediatric unit of the Lutheran Hospital. When there is a Veteran's Honor Flight, she sends postcards to the veterans. She visits a group home for the mentally handicapped and gives them favors, candy and cards along with Christmas gifts from Santa.

In June her chapter participated in a charity project when they heard about A Baby's Closet. Another nonprofit organization was in need of diapers and other essential baby items. She and other chapter members purchased and donated these items and delivered them to the organization.

She also then assisted in organizing and hosting the Province meeting this year. She currently serves as Chapter Treasurer and in her own words, Sigma Beta’s work never stops. If she sends you something in the mail, you can always be sure to receive a long letter outlining her and her chapter's activities. Our nominee lives Sigma Beta.

In addition to being involved in Sigma Beta, our candidate for Sigma Beta of the year also volunteers with her church. She is a member of Encore, a local group that gets together to play cards, go to a movie and other social activities. She is a member of the Red Hot Society and enjoys taking bus trips and traveling to meet new people. She is an avid hockey fan, especially for the Fort Wayne Komets.

When talking to her candidate, she literally likes out and beams when she talks about Sigma Beta. She certainly has a very kind heart. It is a pleasure to know her and to be her friend and her sister. Sigma Beta is fortunate to have a devoted sister and servant like her. For Sigma Beta of the year we have nominated her.