Although we didn’t necessarily hit the road (we chose our favorite airline), Austin Alumnae Chapter members made the 400 mile trip to Lubbock in February for the Texas Zeta Days. The trip was very much rewarding and we’re proud to announce the following awards that were given to our chapter, chapter members and our collegiate chapters:

· Austin Alumnae Chapter Members:  Individual Awards/Recognition
- Jen Jefferson won the Zeta Lady award for her participation in our programming events, organization of our Yoplait campaign this year, and for always donating her homemade cards for our fundraising efforts. It is presented to an alumnae member chosen by her alumnae chapter or president for outstanding service to the organization.

- Julia Ott was presented the Ultra Violet Award for District XI-B for her major contributions to community by chairing our Celebration of Life luncheon and the Arc of the Capital Area’s Annual Building Bridges Gala. This award is presented to one alumna in each district who has demonstrated extraordinary volunteerism within Zeta and her local community. Nominations are judged by the Vice President of Alumnae.

- Amy Biegel received her Certificate of Merit. This is awarded to alumnae members with at least seven years of significant service to the Fraternity. This award requires the unanimous vote of National Council. The Fraternity’s second highest award, and the highest given to an alumna at the state level.

- Nan Barkley Boettcher was pinned with a white violet by her daughter Laura Boettcher Bennett in the Order of the Shield Ceremony. This award honors those that have completed 50 or 75 years of membership in our Fraternity. A certificate is presented to honorees, as well as a White Violet pin (50 years) or White Violet charm (75 years).

· Austin Alumnae Chapter Awards
- Best Lil’ Chapter in Texas Award for our sisterhood and programming events. This rotating tray is given to a chapter in each district who excels in at least one area of the Crown Chapter Criteria.
- Major donor award for our contributions to the ZTAF in excess of $300.

Leslie Chunta and Ginger Layman with the awards from Zeta Days.

· Kappa Chapter Awards

- Major Donor
- Province Special Recognition Award
- Collegiate Quota/Total Award

· Theta Psi Chapter Awards
- Major Donor
- Collegiate Quota/Total Award
-  Inez Bryan New Member Programming Award
-  Kathy Benzini Stampe Chapter Excellence Award

We are excited and proud of what we have been able to do this year and look forward to continue the work in years to come.