Joining the Pioneers in 1965, Hilda, now a retiree has held several offices on the Evergreen Council and Club including council president and life member club vice president. She currently serves as Evergreen life member president and chapter member-at-large, positions she has held for the past six years.

As "Sparky the Clown" and a member of Tent #1, she entertains the young and not so young at many local health centers. Hilda organizes volunteers to plant flowers and shrubs at many community locations for the enjoyment of others. She continues to coordinate annual visits of the Bloodmobile to company buildings.

While employed for Verizon, Hilda served as membership chairperson on the Evergreen Council and continues to participate in membership drives as the life member club president. Hilda held monthly fundraisers for the March of Dimes and received an award from the organization for her commitment. She is a board member of the Westmoreland County March of Dimes. Hilda also serves as secretary/treasurer of her partner John's World War II Veterans Association, which landed on Normandy Beach during the first hour.