A Message from National

Conductress Andrea Niedenthal  

As the National Conductress, I had the wonderful opportunity to chair the Psi Ote of the Year committee.  I want to thank every chapter that submitted a nominee for this award.  This year 33 names were submitted for consideration and as a committee it was a very difficult decision.  The committee (Andrea English, North West DO; Rhonda McNall-Crisenbery, East Central DO; Maureen Dix, Southwest DO; and Sue Simpson, PNP) used the following criteria to make our decision:   attendance, committee involvement, attitude and commitment to the chapter - which includes the emphasis on membership.  We felt the effect the nominee had on her chapter's membership was key to our decision due  to the fact that the last two years our National Presidents had asked our chapters to build new membership, while maintaining a good relationship with our current members. 

I would like for you to read her chapter's nomination application. 

This year's Psi Ote of the Year joined her chapter in June of 2008.  She joined the chapter during a difficult time in the chapter's history.  She helped the chapter flourish and strengthen.  She is an uplifting inspiration to all chapter members and to her community.  She has served as Recording Secretary, Corresponding Secretary and President of the Chapter.  As President, she was a good listener and let members express their views and ideas.  She kept monthly business upbeat and fun.  Members shared laughter, fun and were able to share ideas and express opinions freely.  Her love and compassion for Psi Iota Xi, and for her community and love of God shows in all she does.  She reminds us, even though our numbers are small, we are making a difference in our community.  She works hard at recruiting members in order to keep the chapter a valued community asset.  She is the sister who convinced chapter members to start making cheese balls as a fundraiser.  It has been a very successful fundraiser and her chapter was able to keep funding their local projects due to these efforts.  She also does a lot for the community on her own time.  She helps coach kids on the local school track team and teaches multiple classes in her church, to both children and adults.  She visits the less fortunate to encourage and show them they are important.  She does mission work for people who are in great need.  This sister is a prime example of what a Psi Ote should be and is a great asset to Psi Iota Xi.

I am pleased to present to you the 2015 National Psi Ote of the Year Lorna Tribby, from Iota Rho Chapter, Odon, Indiana.

Kindest Regards,

Andrea Niedenthal

National Conductress