Dear Sigma Colleagues,

Our Winter Sigma Meeting is almost here. We will gather this Sunday, February 15, 2026, at the beautiful Moller House in Tarrytown, and I hope you will join us at noon.

To make the afternoon even more enjoyable, sandwiches will be ordered from the Dobbs Ferry Diner. If you have not already done so, please let Karen Koziol know by Friday what you would like her to order for you. And don’t forget to bring your favorite beverage. 

KKoziol@mercy.edu  914 674-3074

This will be a general membership meeting where we will share ideas and begin planning our chapter programs and events for 2026–2027. Your voice and creativity are important as we shape an engaging and meaningful year ahead.

It promises to be a productive and enjoyable afternoon of collegiality, good food, and forward thinking. I look forward to seeing you there.

Karen Koziol

Dear Sigma Members,

Due to the impending snowstorm, our Sigma winter meeting has been rescheduled from Saturday, January 25th to Sunday, February 15th. The meeting will take place at Moeller House in Tarrytown from 11:30 AM to 2:00 PM.

We will be ordering sandwiches from the Dobbs Ferry Diner. Please feel free to bring your own beverage.  If you plan to attend, RSVP to Karen Koziol by Friday February 13th) 

kkoziol@mercy.edu  914 674-3074  be sure to include which sandwich you would like me to order and your preferred type of bread. If you would like gluten-free bread, please indicate that as well.

Sandwich options include:

• Roast Beef

• Corned Beef

• Pastrami

• Roast Turkey

• Ham

• Ham & Cheese

• Grilled Chicken (on a roll with lettuce and tomato)

• Meatloaf

• Bacon, Lettuce & Tomato

• Grilled Cheese

• Dobbs Grilled Cheese 

• Chicken Salad

• Tuna Fish Salad

• Egg Salad

We look forward to seeing everyone at the rescheduled meeting!  Stay safe and warm until then.

Best regards,

Karen Koziol MS, RNC

Friday, May 9th 

You're warmly invited to a Sigma Theta Tau Zeta Omega At-Large special event in celebration of Nurses Week!

🗓️Friday, May 9th
🕕 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Main Hall, Room 276

We welcome Dr. Lucia Alfano, who will share insights from the Medellín, Colombia, experience with nursing students. This promises to be a rich and meaningful conversation about global perspectives in nursing.

Enjoy light refreshments and the opportunity to mingle and connect with Haitian American Nurses Association members and the Westchester County Chapter of the National Association of Hispanic Nurses. Join us for an evening of multicultural celebration, networking, and community building!

📩 Please RSVP (if you haven't already done so) to Karen Koziol-- I want to order food  at kkoziol@mercy.edu so we can plan accordingly for refreshments.  914 674-3074

We look forward to seeing you there!

Call for Delegates: 2025 Biennial Convention

We are currently seeking two volunteer delegates to represent our chapter at the Sigma 47th Biennial Convention, taking place November 8–12, 2025, in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA.

As a delegate, you will have the opportunity to:

• Participate in official House of Delegates proceedings

• Vote on important Sigma matters

• Network with global nursing leaders

• Represent our chapter and help shape the future of Sigma

Chapter funding is available to help offset travel and registration expenses.

Previous delegates have found this experience to be both professionally enriching and personally rewarding.

If you are interested in serving as a delegate, please contact Karen Koziol at kkoziol@mercy.edu

We encourage all members in good standing to consider this exciting opportunity!