First name basis?

[NutBrnHair]

Our "elder statesmen" on the National level always insisted on being called by their first names; however, I know of no written rule or reminder that this should be the case. On occasion, I've known of some elderly advisors to collegiate chapters where the undergraduates called the individual "Mrs. So And So." I've always proceeded right along and called another Chi Omega, regardless of age or stature, by her first name, due to the equality which is implied by the term "Sister."

I guess our most well-known elder statesman was Mary Love Collins, who served as National President from 1910-1952 and then remained on the Governing Council until her death in 1972 at age 90. She was always called, "Mary Love."