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Tricky question
As someone who once struggled with anorexia and was skinny for years before and after I have quite a few thoughts on this dilemma.
First, she is not receiving treatment for her eating disorder and you need to get her help immediately! Consult with advisor on how to do this but her parents need to get involved. I was saved when a friend called my mother. I know it sounds strange but my mom simply couldn't see what was going on, she was too close to the situation. It was a horrible moment but ultimately it stopped my anorexia before it was completely out of hand.
Second, once she has acknowledged her problem and is working through it then I think that if she's a great rusher and can handle the duties, put her out there! Your life is so much easier when you have a rusher you don't have to worry about.
I was in college before I could really talk about my struggles. It was during a standards program in chapter one evening that I saw the hands of 1/3 of my sisters go up when asked if anyone had struggled with an eating disorder. For the first time in many years, I no longer felt alone. The longer we force people to be ashamed of eating disorders, the longer we will see people we care about suffer.
Lastly, as an advisor, I have seen more young ladies than I'd like to count suffer from eating disorders. I think the earlier suggestion to have her help with paperwork and invitations is great, but please don't just relegate her to a backroom. You never know who a PNM will connect with during recruitment, having this sister out during the parties could help a girl say, "Hey she's like me." It could make all the difference in the world.
For you, your sister and your whole chapter, I sincerely hope she finds the help and support she needs.
Fraternally,
CrownSister
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