7th National President Helen Marie Eggert Snyder enters Omega chapter

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Press release from HQ:


Seventh National President, Helen Marie Eggert Snyder, Enters Omega Chapter
(1926 – 2007)

Woodstock, VA – September 4, 2007 - Sigma Sigma Sigma Sorority grieves the passing of its beloved 7th National President, Helen Marie Eggert Snyder, Alpha Xi and Omega. Helen Marie served Tri Sigma unselfishly from 1949 through 1992 in various volunteer positions such as Ceremonials Chairman, Senior Send-Off Chairman, Regional Collegiate Director, National Collegiate Chairman, Special Services, Director of Finance, Alumnae Extension Director and most notably with her 12 year term as National President from 1971 to 1983.

At its 41st National Convention in June 2007, National President, Laura Ward Sweet, praised Helen Marie Eggert Snyder for her service to Tri Sigma and asked that all members keep her in their thoughts and prayers. “Only Mabel Lee Walton served as National President for a longer term. Helen Marie provided the leadership for Tri Sigma during an era when the existence of fraternal organizations was called into question. It is safe to say that Helen Marie steered us through rough waters and helped us weather the storm.”

Helen Marie received numerous accolades and awards for her unwavering loyalty and support of Tri Sigma over the years and received her Golden Violet recognizing over 50 years of membership in 1995. Also in 1995, Helen Marie received the prestigious Founders Award which recognizes those members who have made a significant contribution to the growth and development of Sigma Sigma Sigma. At the most recent National Convention in June 2007, Helen Marie was also named one of Tri Sigma’s Women of Distinction, a woman who has distinguished herself as a Tri Sigma or in her professional or community activities.

At the 1971 National Convention, Helen Marie reminded us, “With love in our hearts for each other, with ideas and facts we have learned and shared, let us stand tall in the society that cuts us down and be willing to make the decisions to step over the line – do more than is required – and our Sorority will be strong forever!”