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2 February 2010 The Torch

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Dear Sisters,

Happy Valentine’s to all my wonder-ful sisters, may you get the attention you deserve from someone who loves you. I used to hate Valentine’s Day when I was single

and not dating. It seemed the whole world had someone except me and I was forced to be on the outside look-ing in. Then I found Wes and I didn’t hate it any more. But since those early days, I have found that we put the emphasis on the wrong thing. Valentine’s Day is a day of love and appreciation, that should be from all those who love us and who we love. Why restrict it to only one person?

Since becoming a Beta Sigma Phi sister, I learned that there is no reason to have only one best friend, I learned that the more people you open your heart to, the more room you have. So let’s pledge to change our perspec-tive on Valentine’s Day and throw open the doors to all those we love and who love us. If you know of some-one who could use attention at this time of year, send a card or give them a call, ask them to lunch, give them chocolate. Make it a game each year to find more people to spread your Valentine’s attention to. Buy children’s Valentine cards and give them to everyone, watch them smile.

Isn’t everything in life kind of like this? The more we look, the more we find, the more we give, the more we get. I’ll be giving my Secret Sister a gift of course, my husband, absolutely, but I’ll also be noticing others and I hope I don’t leave anyone out who needs a little lift. Just because we are not in a relationship on Valentine’s Day doesn’t mean we aren’t loved by many. Let’s take the time to count all those who love us and count them among our Valentine sweethearts this year.

Take this opportunity to spread a little love a little farther than you usually do on Valentine’s Day, you’ll be glad you did. Besides, how bad can a holiday be that’s so wrapped up in chocolate? Oh yeah, and conversation hearts too, I love those.

Laura

February 2010 Volume 128 - Issue 1

2 Letter from Laura4 Convention Listings/ New Chapters5 What Beta Sigma Phi Means To Me6 Rushing News9 Our Excellent Envoys11 Torch Subscription Form12 Valentine Judge Biography13 Valentine Queen and Attendants14 Valentine Sweetheart and Attendants15 Valentine Empress and Attendants16 Valentine Royal Court24 Cupid’s Day Celebrations27 Dancing Queen28 Chatter30 Beta Sigma Phi Charitable Foundation Financial Reports38 Gift Selections40 The Heart of the Matter – Saving Lives

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ContentsIn This Issue...

– On The Cover – This issue showcases our Valentine Royalty, and none is

more special than Empress Regina Breazeale of Arkansas Xi Delta Beta, Pine Bluff. Turn to page 13 to see our

Beta Sigma Phi Queen and the Royal Court.


Alabama (Huntsville) June 11-13Alaska (Talkeetna) May 21-23Arkansas (Little Rock) June 25-27California Cruise May 14-17Carolinas (Concord , North Carolina) April 16-18Colorado (Denver) June 25-27Florida (Orlando) May 14-16Georgia (Albany) May 14-16Iowa (Iowa City) June 11-13Kentucky (Spring Hill) June 12-13Louisiana (Harvey) April 11Minnesota (Burnsville) October 1-3Missouri (Lake Ozark) October 1-3Montana (Butte) June 11-13New Mexico (Hobbs) September 24-26New York (Jamestown) September 24-26Newfoundland (St. John’s) June 11-13Ohio (Columbus) May 14-16Oklahoma (Enid) July 30-August 1Ontario (Toronto) May 28-30Oregon (Salem) July 16-20Pennsylvania (Lancaster) Mid-Eastern June 25-27Queensland (Brisbane) (Australia) October 15-17South Dakota (Mitchell) June 11-13Tennessee (Gatlinburg) June 4-6Virginia (Greater Northern Council) October 15-17Washington (Spokane) October 1-2West Virginia (Weirton) October 15-17Wisconsin (Oshkosh) October 15-17Wyoming (Casper) Quadra State June 25-27

Conventions2010

New FriendlyVenture Chapters

Kansas Sigma Psi, MarysvilleBy: Diane Broxterman & Preceptor Zeta

Welcome TheseNew Chapters

British Columbia Laureate Delta Delta, KimberleyCalifornia Delta Xi Epsilon, San JoseFlorida Laureate Zeta Phi, Pensacola

Indiana Preceptor Delta Mu, NoblesvilleKansas Xi Iota Omicron, Olathe

New Brunswick Theta Master, HamptonNew Jersey Theta Master, Ocean CityNorth Carolina Tau Master, High Point

Queensland Alpha Beta, Brisbane (Australia)

2009-2010TO ADVENTURE

SHARE OUR PASSPORT

2009-2010

ΒΣΦΒΣΦSHARE OUR PASSPORT

TO ADVENTURE


What Beta Sigma Phi Means to Me By: Theresa Smith Olsen Nebraska Xi Gamma Phi, Blair

Nebraska Theta Master, Aurora member June Marquardt Smith (left) with her beaming daughter Theresa Olsen of Nebraska Xi Gamma Phi, Blair, at Theresa’s wedding.

My mom, June Marquardt Smith, member of Nebraska Theta Master, Aurora was by my side when I married the love of my life recently. Behind us were two flower arrange-ments commemorating our deceased fa-thers. Because we both were raised in small rural towns in Nebraska, my husband and I decided to move to a small rural town near Omaha. At age 50, I was a new bride starting a new life. When I contacted the local inte-rior designer to help decorate our new home, she invited me to a Beta Sigma Phi meet-ing. I knew my mom had belonged to a fun chapter for years, and thought it would be a good opportunity to meet new friends in our new town. I soon joined Nebraska Xi Gamma Phi, Blair.

My mom celebrated her 80th birthday January of 2009. When she was but 20, she moved to a new rural town after meet-ing my dad on a blind dated, to start her new life as a farm wife. In 1950, she pledged to her Beta Sigma Phi group to so-cialize with area women and give back to her new community. Fifty eight years later, she still enjoys

the support of the amazing friendships devel-oped, the fun, educational meetings, dinners and social events each month, and how they link into their hometown. They were there to support her through four new babies, eight grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and my dad’s death.

It’s true that women need the sweetness of friendship, and the fulfillment of helping oth-ers. I’m so grateful for the wonderful women I’ve met this past year in my local chapter. I’m also grateful for the group that continues to support my mother’s life hours away, and for the legacy of the friendship network.

Rushing


The members of North Carolina Gam-ma Psi, Fayetteville, led by a very

enthusiastic Heidi Berryhill, have started a new chapter on the campus of a local university. This is Fayetteville’s first col-lege chapter. North Carolina Kappa Rho, Fayetteville has been growing in leaps and bounds since it was formed last summer.

Heidi requested the Friendly Venture packet with college posters to share Beta Sigma Phi with the young women on cam-pus. They participated in the rush week activities held on campus and soon had ten eager pledges to start this new group. Heidi shares that these young women were seeking out the values that every Beta Sigma Phi member upholds and has enjoyed being their advisor.

FAYETTEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA has a New College Chapter Rah! Rah!

Shown here are the ten original pledges of North Carolina Kappa Rho, Fayetteville. The chapter has since grown to eighteen members.

Wilma Flagg, of New Jersey Lau-reate Nu, Toms River shares her excitement with International about their three new pledges. Wilma firmly believes that a chapter should never get too settled to add new pledges. No matter what age, every new member adds their own special qualities to a chapter. You go, girl!

Laureate Nu welcomed the new pledg-es and they are ready to hold the torch of friendship high and begin new friend-ships with the entire chapter. And they are finding members within their own families - two of the girls just happen to be daughters of the chapter president.

Laureate Nu will continue to reach out to younger women in hopes of reactivating the Ritual of Jew-els chapter they progressed from many years ago. They hope to share the great understanding of

Beta Sigma Phi that each have come to cherish. “Life, Learning, and Friendship have no age lim-its. These attributes endure because we are all seeking the Good, the True, and the Beautiful in our lives, no matter what the age happens to be,” says Wilma

Jersey GirlsNEW JERSEY Pledges

Pictured (from left) are New Jersey Laureate Nu, Toms River member Wilma Flagg, and new pledges Juliet Or-lando, Alexandra Sterling, Jane Blum, and Francine Sterling.


Texas Preceptor Eta Chi, Houston is so ex-cited about its new website! Envisioned and implemented by members Connie Noble, Lauren Nguyen and Trudi Spring, this site provides the chapter members with everything they need to know about the sorority calendar, their sisters, and general information about Beta Sigma Phi. Opening the website we hear Cyndi Lauper singing “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun” and see a bright pink background with a yellow rose in the design and photos of the members. “The home

page includes our goal and mission statement. There are tabs similar to our yearbook with the same information and an option to view the data in a pdf file,” writes Connie Noble. “It has proven to be a handy resource and everyone is enjoying using the site to look up data and to be reminded by Cyndi that we do have fun. We love being a part of Beta Sigma Phi and the friendships we’ve made since 1994 when our chapter was conceived!” Go to www.houston-sisters.org and check it out for yourself!

www.houstonsisters.org

Texas Laureate Theta Ome-ga, Dallas member Lucylee Lively (seated), surrounded by the Dallas, Texas City Coun-cil Beta Sigma Phi members. The event was a stunning success.

The Dallas, Texas City Council had a rush entitled “This is Your Life Beta Sigma Phi”, with Texas Laureate Theta Omega, Dallas member Lucylee Lively represent-ing Beta Sigma Phi. Members of all the chapters asked questions about the history of sorority and she answered all the questions (without any notes)!

The attendees must have liked the Q&A, because a Friendly Venture chapter was formed with 13 pledges, Texas Beta Lambda Omicron, Dallas. Each of the represented chapters acquired an additional pledge.

Invited guests to the mega-success-ful rush party hosted by the Dal-las, Texas City Council.

News from Big-DDALLAS CITY COUNCIL


Chapters have inquired if there is another way to earn a FOUR Star Yardstick rating. Just add seven or more

pledges to your chapter for this sorority year 2009/2010.

Top Rushing Chapters from June 1, 2009 - January 20, 2010 ADDED 13 PLEDGESSouth Carolina Epsilon Epsilon, Fort Mill

ADDED 10 PLEDGESOregon Eta Theta, Beaverton

ADDED 9 PLEDGES Arkansas Delta Xi, Crossett Missouri Pi Omicron, Madrid

ADDED 8 PLEDGESColorado Xi Epsilon Alpha, Paonia Georgia Epsilon Alpha, Colquitt Georgia Xi Delta Tau, Washington North Carolina Kappa Rho, Fayetteville Virginia Eta Lambda, Emporia

ADDED 7 PLEDGESArizona Gamma Gamma, Sierra Vista Iowa Xi Pi, Perry Idaho Beta Phi, Tipton Louisiana Xi Delta Phi, Natchitoches Missouri Epsilon Omicron, Butler Missouri Delta Alpha, Carrollton Missouri Gamma Iota, Chillicothe Oklahoma Omicron Beta, Weatherford

ADDED SIX PLEDGESSaudi Arabia Xi Epsilon, Dhahran Iowa Pi Gamma, Decorah

Illinois Epsilon Alpha, Canton Illinois Beta Nu, Carmi Georgia Xi Zeta Delta, Washington Georgia Delta Sigma, Statesboro Florida Xi Xi Theta, Naples Missouri Eta Theta, Nevada Missouri Xi Eta Upsilon, Mound City Texas Xi Nu Phi, Cuero

ADDED 5 PLEDGESAlaska Sigma, Kodiak Arkansas Chi, Pine Bluff Arkansas Theta Upsilon, Sheridan Florida Alpha Gamma Nu, Fort Myers Kansas Nu Mu, Salina Iowa Xi Zeta Omicron, Decorah Illinois Psi Omicron, El Dorado Illinois Preceptor Alpha Gamma, Harrisburg Kentucky Xi Alpha Rho, Danville Iowa Preceptor Delta Chi, Cedar Rapids Missouri Alpha Epsilon Omicron, Moberly Missouri Gamma Mu, Nevada Montana Alpha Upsilon, Polson Oklahoma Delta Kappa, Tahlequah Queensland Epsilon, Brisbane (Australia) South Dakota Alpha Upsilon, Yankton Texas Alpha Tau Delta, Rockdale Texas Eta Mu, Bay City Texas Xi Delta Gamma, Dalhart Texas Alpha Upsilon Lambda, Hallettsville


Our Excellent EnvoysSince 1983, our Envoys have been one of the most valuable resources of sorority. It goes without saying

they are also a lot of help. Though these men are behind the scenes, but they are always given their due by the individual chapters. The Torch would now like to take the time to salute our Envoys. What would we do without them?

Tennessee Laureate Alpha Theta, Knoxville traveled to a nearby attraction for their Christ-mas weekend and while there, took an oppor-tunity to conduct the Envoy Ritual for Dennis O’ Toole (second row, on right), husband of Lau-reate Alpha Theta member Dorothy O’ Toole. There to welcome him were the veteran Envoys, (front right) Johnny Brown, husband of Lillie Mae Brown, (second row, from left) Bob Tickle, husband of Elizabeth Tickle and honoree Den-nis. (Back row) John Schmidt and Vic Kamin-sky, husbands of Donna Schmidt and Barbara Kaminsky.”Our Envoys work right alongside us, always helping out regardless of who is hosting an event,” writes Laureate Alpha Theta member Faye Duncan. “We appreciate them so much!”

The sisters of Texas Xi Al-pha Delta Zeta, Universal City surprised their hus-bands with an Envoy Ritual, starting off the new year in style. The Ritual was held during the chapter’s annual progressive dinner. “The husbands were so pleased to be recognized for their supportive role in sorority,” writes Xi Alpha Delta Zeta sister Rosemary Wallace. “They even wore their new pins to the Valentine Ball.”


Preceptor Alpha Phi of Manchester, Tennessee proudly presents their 10 new Envoys. “Here they are, along with two long standing Envoys,” writes Preceptor Alpha Phi mem-ber Catherine Turner. “There are nine husbands and one son. We treated all of them to a delicious brunch after the Ritual.”

Members of Alabama Laureate Eta, Gad-sden mixed it up a little bit with an about face. At a celebration for their beloved En-voys, these mustachioed sisters had the time of their lives, but were relieved when they were able to remove the hirsute appendages.

We have a double Envoy in Beta Sigma Phi! Perhaps not the first, and surely not the last, but the lucky guy is Dan Fox, husband of Arlene Fox of Texas Preceptor Iota Iota, Houston. “He has been an Envoy of Online Theta for around eight years,” says Arlene. “Don’t know what either chapter would do without him.” Dan has long known how important Beta Sigma Phi is to Ar-lene. The point was hammered home after he saw the outpouring of help from sisters after Arlene suffered a heart attack and subsequent surgery. We would like to congratulate Dan - we know both chapters will keep him busy!

Florida Xi Lambda Psi, Englewood has had a busy season with a multitude of Rituals hon-oring their sisters. But an especially enjoyable one was the Envoy Ritual, held for (from left) Mike Mossman, Angelo Bianchi and Don Sch-neeman, husbands of Donna Mossman and Florence Schneeman. (Dorothy Bianchi, the wonderful wife of Angelo, is third from the left.)The sisters are so appreciative of their Envoys, telling the Torch that the men all work togeth-er to help whenever they are needed. Sounds like they are keepers!


W e are so proud this year to have as our judge James Burton, who is said to be one of the greatest guitar

players that has ever lived, by no less an authority than Rolling Stone magazine.

When he was inducted into the Rock and Roll of Fame in 2001, he was inducted by Keith Richards of the Rolling Stones, who counts himself one of James’ biggest fans. His work with artists reads like a “who’s who” of contem-porary musicians, starting with Ricky Nelson and continu-ing on with such artists as Elvis Presley, John Denver, Emmy Lou Harris, Roy Orbison and Elvis Costello. The stellar list continues with the likes of Johnny Cash, Merle Haggard, Joni Mitchell and Frank Sinatra.

After having to turn the “King” down when he was asked to perform on a television special in 1968, James finally joined Presley’s TCB Band and backed Presley from 1969 until Presley’s death in 1977. In many of Presley’s live re-cordings or television specials, one can hear Elvis exclaim, “Play it James!”, signaling James to perform one of his virtuoso guitar solos.

The most identifiable guitar licks in songs such as “Hello, Mary Lou,” by Ricky Nelson, and “Susie Q” by Lou Hawkins are all original Burton sounds. Elvis Costello spoke about James’ genius guitar prowess in January of this year when he spoke of their long history of touring together.

In 1987, he was a prominent part of the acclaimed special, “Roy Orbison and Friends, A Black and White Night,” playing lead guitar. Musicians who joined him to play and sing along included Bruce Springsteen, Jackson Browne and Bonnie Raitt. The special is considered one of the most

popular musical programs ever to air, and is still shown regularly on PBS stations. Springsteen said recently that this was one, if not the biggest, highlight of his long career, getting to play alongside Roy Orbison and James. In 1990, James moved back to his hometown of Shreveport. He is still very much in demand and one can only wonder how he ever found a display case big enough to hold all his awards. But what James is most proud of is his annual James Burton Inter-national Guitar Festival, which started in 2005, to raise money for his charitable foundation. The festival is held in Shreveport, and the foundation is dedicated to providing scholarships and musical instruments to children and young adults.

For more on this remarkable musician and humanitarian, go to www.jamesburtonmusic.com

James Burton


Wendy Wellman

Kansas Phi Alpha Xi - Member Since: 2006

“Wendy has a very kind heart and genuinely cares for other people, she always has a

smile to give.”

Sally LumpkinNorth Carolina Preceptor Beta Tau, Morehead City

- Member Since: 2008“Sally is very involved in sorority serving wherever needed, she is

also very involved in her community.”

Suzanne Nichole BriceTexas Alpha Phi Omega, Amarillo

- Member Since: 2009“Nichole is very encouraging, she is rearing to go with fresh ideas,

and is enthusiastic to participate in many service projects.”

QUEEN


Elizabeth Tummons

Missouri Alpha Epsilon Psi, Linn - Member Since: 2002

“Elizabeth has a wonderful kindness about her, always has an easy smile to share. She has great talents that she is willing to share,

including a talent for leadership.”

Jowanda VillyardColorado Xi Alpha Tau, Alamosa

- Member Since: 1992“Jowanda has a willingness to help, she has an outgoing personality and

a cheerful disposition; she is truly a blessing to all.”

Beverly DaughertyOklahoma Preceptor Beta Mu, Cleveland

- Member Since: 1995“Beverly is such a positive and caring person, she’s a dedicated math

teacher, leader in her church and a very active participant in Beta Sigma Phi.”

SWEET

HEART


Regina Breazeale

Arkansas Xi Delta Beta, Pine Bluff - Member Since: 1989

“Regina is very active in sorority, she lives and breathes Beta Sigma Phi, she is ever

conscious of an opportunity to promote her chapter, City Council and the organization

as a whole.”

Dorothy Dobbs BeasonMississippi Gamma Master, Columbus

- Member Since: 1976“Dorothy takes an active role in all activities of her chapter, enjoys

participating on various committees, she is a dear sister and wonderful friend.”

Rosemary ZimbelmanIdaho Upsilon Master, Boise - Member Since: 1968

“Rosemary is efficient, energetic, hard working, dedicated, reliable and a good friend to all, she goes out of her way to help everyone.”

EMPRESS


Haley N. JohnstonArkansas Delta Xi, Crossett - Member Since: 2007“Haley has a huge caring heart and is always willing to lend a

hand, she enjoys working with the sorority community projects to help change the lives of others.”

Constance LandgraveLouisiana Eta Master, Lafayette

- Member Since: 1962“Constance is a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother,

sister and friend.”

Maria RamirezVirginia Theta Kappa, Williamsburg

- Member Since: 1982“Maria, a lifetime member of Beta Sigma Phi has held nearly every

office and served on various committees, she is dedicated to her chapter and her community.”

Casie GordanierColorado Beta Kappa, Sterling - Member Since: 2006

“Casie is such a kind and generous person, always attending meetings and willing to help in any way, she is so sweet and a joy

to be around.”

ROYAL

COURT


Lisa LaniganSaskatchewan Xi Zeta, Yorkton - Member Since: 2008“Lisa puts her heart into sorority, she brings her artistic nature and

the cultural and finer things of life to everything that she does.”

Ruth Puche RoozeIllinois Laureate Beta Omega, Kankankee

- Member Since: 2008“Ruth has a deep spirit of service, she and her family challenged them-

selves to live in a different culture when they moved to the US from their home country of Columbia.”

Tosca HealyArizona Xi Delta Rho, Tucson - Member Since: 2007“Tosca has been very active since becoming a member in July of

2007, already she has immersed herself into Beta Sigma Phi.”

Maurina BeasleyNorth Carolina Eta Beta, Robbinsville

- Member Since: 1995“Maurina is so dependable and always with a helpful, fun spirit,

she has a love of people, an unselfish attitude and strong commit-ment to any project she partakes.”

ROYAL

COURT


Charlene NelsonSouth Dakota Laureate Upsilon, Sioux Falls

- Member Since: 1987“Char has a great personality, she is always happy to help

and has a willingness to take on any project.”

Yvette GreigLouisiana Beta Rho, Saint Martinville

- Member Since: 1986“Yvette is very dedicated and loyal to her family, friends and her

community, she is always willing to give a helping hand.”

Deborah Diane CreightonCalifornia Laureate Iota Omega, Lake Isabella

- Member Since: 1997“Deborah radiates love, she has such enthusiasm for her

sisterhood, her joy is contageous.”

Connie LechmanColorado Xi Epsilon Lambda, Greeley

- Member Since: 1989“Connie is a joyful spirit, she is enthusiastic with infinite wisdom

and a positive outlook despite many trying times.”

ROYAL

COURT


Diann WaltersMississippi Delta Kappa, Ellisville

- Member Since: 1977“Diann taught school for many years and loved every minute of it,

she loves Beta Sigma Phi.”

Julie Denise BaxterTexas Xi Sigma, Houston - Member Since: 1996

“Julie grew up around Beta Sigma Phi, after being a Legacy and then going off to college she longed to be part of the friendship she knew as a Beta Sigma Phi. She never meets a stranger and always

puts everyone at ease.”

Rachel BlainCalifornia Delta Sigma, Visalia - Member Since: 2009

“Rachel had a hand in Friendly Venturing her chapter, as a fairly new member of Beta Sigma Phi she has been very loyal and faith-

ful to her chapter.”

Patty NorrisAlabama Laureate Phi, Prattville

- Member Since: 2007“Patty is a bundle of fun!”

ROYAL

COURT


Amy Meredith HaleLouisiana Xi Delta Upsilon, Delhi

- Member Since: 2006“Amy has one of those bubbly personalities and a sweet disposi-tion, is an avid football fan, and wonderful mom to her children.”

Leola MeyerMississippi Xi Beta, Jackson - Member Since: 1976“Leola is an exceptional leader despite being very shy growing up thanks to the leadership skills and confidence gained through her

involvement in Beta Sigma Phi.”

Maureen B. StallerTexas Alpha Pi Master, El Campo

- Member Since: 1950“Maureen is one of the most treasured assets and keeps everyone

on their toes.”

Mary JacksonOklahoma Preceptor Gamma Lambda, Stroud

- Member Since: 1982“Mary always gives the best of herself to her family, her church, her chapter and friends. She is active in the community, loves to

ski and swim and of course, participate in Beta Sigma Phi.”

ROYAL

COURT


Darla Jean K. StaatsOhio Xi Gamma Epsilon, Middleport

- Member Since: 1980“Darla is always kind with her words, generous and uplifting,

success-oriented and is very loved. She is so active not only in Beta Sigma Phi but in every aspect of her life.”

Laurianne RodriguezGeorgia Gamma Rho, Warner Robins

- Member Since: 2003“Laurianne is very involved in the community and serving the military spouse community, in addition to her involvement in Beta Sigma Phi.”

Syble Ann LamonsAlabama Xi Sigma, McCalla - Member Since: 1972

“Syble is the life of the party, the sister that goes above and beyond the call of duty regardless of what it involves. Her inner beauty

magnifies wherever she goes.”

Linda RyalsLouisiana Xi Beta Mu, De Ridder - Member Since: 1983“Linda is a dedicated member of Beta Sigma Phi, her inner beauty

and willingness to help needy children on a personal level has touched the lives of many.”

ROYAL

COURT


Anne SmithNew Mexico Laureate Alpha Beta, Anthony

- Member Since: 1969“Anne always steps up to the plate and performs at a high level of ex-cellence, she personifies the values of Life, Learning and Friendship.”

Cari CatesArkansas Chi, Pine Bluff - Member Since: 2002

“Cari is a leader, a business owner, a sister, and a friend, she is a real go-getter and such a caring, strong individual.”

Christine ChampignyVirginia Eta Mu, Portsmouth - Member Since: 2009“Christine is a recent newcomer to Beta Sigma Phi having been in

almost a year, she is delighted with all the new friendships.”

Tayler EastmanFlorida Preceptor Eta Gamma, Orlando

- Member Since: 2008“Taylor was very involved in sorority activities as a Legacy and jumped in with both feet once she was a member, without any

hesitation.”

ROYAL

COURT


Irene JarvisFlorida Laureate Omega Omega, Melbourne

- Member Since: 1977“Irene is a loyal, dependable and hardworking individual who often goes above and beyond, she is full of heart, a compassionate friend and sister who has mentored many and given the best of herself.”

Sondra Rivette TrahanLouisiana Beta Lambda, Abbeville - Member Since: 1996“Sondra is a dedicated member, wise, caring, faithful and fun loving,

she has great strength and patience in all aspects of her life.”

Josephine (Josie) JongsmaWashington Laureate Gamma Xi, Olympia

- Member Since: 1982“Josie is an extremely generous person with great positive energy, she always has a smile on her face and a hug for everyone she comes in

contact with.”

Nancy Ann WadeMississippi Xi Alpha Xi, Columbus - Member Since: 1985“Nancy has a sweet spirit welcoming all to her home; she is very cre-ative, a hard worker, and is always ready to listen and lift your spirit.”

ROYAL

COURT


W yoming Xi Alpha Omi-cron, Wright really knows how to throw a party. Ev-

ery year they have a fine catered meal for their Valentine’s Day dinner. But a slight change in plans made for a a spe-cial night when member Sharilyn Both-well hosted the dinner. “With the help of my dear friend and chapter sister Renae Steele, I cooked a very special Italian dinner,” says Sharilyn. The items on the menu were matched with ac-

tual dictionary definitions for their three course meal, example – fork and paying up. Every member was to choose items for their three course meal, using the coded words. “Some sisters were really surprised when they received their first course, some had spaghetti sauce and no noodles and no utensils to eat with,” says Sharilyn. “After all the courses were served, the members had a chance to sample everything on the menu, thus eating appropriately at last.” The menu

Cupid’s Day CelebrationsOur members love to cel-ebrate Valentine’s Day with each other, and we love telling you about it. Talk about a win-win! Like with any holiday

that our sisters share, there is al-ways plenty of fabulous food, fab-ulous friends and fabulous fun!

Wyoming Xi Alpha Omicron, Wright member Renae Steele giving program on “The Language of Flowers” at the chapter’s Valentine celebration.

Wyoming Xi Alpha Omicron, Wright sisters and their families enjoy the delicious buffet at their recent Cupid’s Day fete.


Cupid’s Day CelebrationsFlorida Preceptor Alpha Mu, St. Pe-tersburg member Martha Mohn received a great honor at the 51st Queen of Hearts Ball when she was anointed queen. The ball committee chooses a local citizen who has been active in the community with cultural and civic duties. Martha was nomi-nated by her chapter for the many proj-ects she has been involved with, such as a center to improve the quality of life for the mentally ill, and many child-centered charities. “All of this work and much more has been done in the name of sorority,” says Preceptor Alpha Mu member Virginia Battaglia. “And it is of note that this ball has raised well over a million dollars which it has distributed to needy charities.”

The Santa Cruz, Cali-fornia Area Council celebrated the romantic holiday of Valentine’s Day with their husbands, who demanded they get equal photo opportunity. So, with their wives standing to the side, this hand-some group of gentlemen posed, hoping against hope their photo would make the Torch. Congrat-ulations fellas – you are now stars!

included garlic bread, spaghetti sauce or its code word, ‘insulated tubing’, and many other fine dishes. While Sharilyn was busy filling the orders, Renae gave

a presentation on “The Language of Flowers,” which all the members thought was perfect for a Valentine’s party!


Wyoming Epsilon Master, Casper members found themselves in a bit of an enjoyable pre-dicament at their Valentine’s Day party. Seems the vote was a tie, and two were crowned queen. The two lucky sisters, Lily May Bevers and Catherine Kercher were surprised when member and mistress of ceremonies Janet Hilde summoned them to the front where they had a dual crown ceremony.”Lily May pledged in 1980 and Catherine in 1984 sponsored by friends who had been active in sorority for many years,” says Epsilon Master member Rose Wallace. ”It is never too late to become a member of our sorority, and our two queens vouch for that. They were each presented a tiara, a certificate and hugs of love from all our members!”

The past sorority year was a happy one for Nevada Delta Master, Las Vegas. In addi-tion to having a great time with all their ac-tivities they have also been blessed with three members who are 90+ in their chapter! These treasured members are (from left) Pauline Ray, Frances Holda and Edna Bran. “We held a birthday party for Pauline in September, followed by one in December for Fran, and then one in January for Edna,” Delta Master member Lorraine Farrell tells the Torch. “We honored all three of them as our Valentine Queens, which was cause for further celebra-tion. They are true sorority sisters represent-ing all the best of Beta Sigma Phi. We wish them continued health and happiness.”

Texas Laureate Gamma Pi, Sequin celebrated Valentine’s Day with a brunch at a lo-cal university to honor their Valentine Queen, Betty Gib-bons (in white dress). A “Hat’s Off to Valentines” theme was implemented which made for a welcome change from the ubiquitous hearts and cupids. One of the chapter’s most crafty members, Mickey Cavin (not pictured) decorated all the lovely hats for her sisters.


The Albuquerque, New Mexico City Coun-cil attended an instructive and exhilarating

workshop at a local dance studio. With more than 70 members in attendance, the studio was packed to capac-ity. “We had Cissy King, of “The Lawrence Welk Show,” as our instructor,” says New Mexico Xi Alpha Omicron, Albuquerque member Anne Marie Vidal, adding what an honor it was to be taught by one of America’s favorite dancers.

Cissy King grew up in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Her website says, “You could say that she began her “show biz” career at the age of 2 1/2 when she toddled into her first dancing class, but she didn’t get serious until she was 3.” When she was fourteen, Cissy teamed with her brother, John, to win three consecutive United States National Cham-pionships, including The North American International Dance Championship in New York City. That year, Dance Magazine named John & Cissy King Ballroom Dance Couple of the Year. In her freshman year at The University of New Mexico, Cissy was a competitive diver and gymnast and cheerleader. fate intervened when Cissy met the acquaintance of former Mouseketeer Bobby Burgess, who was now a regular on the

“The Lawrence Welk Show.” After asking her to audition, Cissy appeared as a guest and was immediately asked to join the Lawrence Welk musical family in 1967. In her twelve years of weekly performances

on the program, Cissy established herself as a multi-faceted talent and has been a fan favorite for many decades.

Cissy also received The Dance Masters of America Award for “Outstanding Contribution to Dance”. Other recipients of this award have been Fred Astaire, Eleanor Powell, and Bob Fosse.

Beta Sigma Phi has had a connection with Lawrence Welk almost since the beginning of

our wonderful organization. In 1933, to help fund their first service project, Kansas Alpha, Abilene planned a dance, entering into many discussions as to what band would be hired to play. Seems the chapter was torn whether to pay Welk’s astronomical fee of $70 for his “champagne music.” The decision turned out to be a smart one, according to Kansas Alpha, Abilene member Helen Pepper. “We made the unbelievable amount of $300,” remembered Helen. “It was as though people thought it was the last dance they would ever attend.”

There are many videos of Sissy and partner Bobby Burgess on utube. They are quite entertaining!

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The “wunnerful” Cissy King at work during her Lawrence Welk show days.

Cissy King (left) with New Mexico Xi Alpha Omi-cron, Albuquerque member Mary Stanton pose together at the workshop.

When Janet Hamm of Florida Alpha Chi Master, Fort Myers experienced the loss of a dear friend, her chapter members came up with a plan. A friend men-tioned that “Janet needed a puppy to lift her spirits.” Her sorority sisters were thrilled when they heard the good news that a perfect puppy named Skipper was available and decided to surprise Janet with a “puppy

shower” the next meeting. “When Janet saw the gifts arrive, she assumed they were Secret Sister gifts, so we really caught her by surprise when she sat down and began opening the gifts brought for Skipper. We enjoyed passing Skipper from sister to sister and get-ting kisses and cuddles galore,” says Alpha Chi Master member Marsha Smith

The Mansfield, Ohio City Coun-cil marched in the Bicentennial Parade during the city’s 200th birthday celebration. Represen-tatives from the six chapters of Beta Sigma Phi in Mansfield par-ticipated either by riding on the float, or by walking alongside the float and passing out candy to the children along the parade route. In other Ohio news, Ohio Xi Chi, Greenville recently celebrated their 1000th meeting. Congratula-tions!


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The Texas Xi Alpha Gamma Lambda, Palestine chapter’s August meeting was a summer picnic to remember. Member Carolyn Riley, gave a program about the uses and significance of aprons throughout history. Following the program each sister sported a variety of aprons for their newest member’s Pledge Ritual and a Precep-tor Ritual for another member. After the Rituals, still in their aprons,they were treated to an outdoors picnic complete with all homemade food including fried chicken, salads, breads, tea and lemonade.

Ontario Preceptor Beta Rho, Kitchener celebrated their 500th meeting January 12, 2009 complete with ti-aras for their heads and cupcakes for their sweet tooths. They toasted each other with assorted beverages and wishes for many more happy years in sorority. “We are very proud of our 500 meeting history and anxious to share,” says Preceptor Beta member Lyn Spiewak.

Sisters of Western Australia Preceptor Alpha, Perth recently completed a project of making a ‘Friendship Quilt’. It was presented to their sister Barbara Weck-man who has experienced more than her fair share of illness for several years. The quilt was made up of fourteen individual heart shapes each designed and made by the fourteen members in the chapter. On the back of the quilt was handwritten all the girl’s names

and a short message of love. The quilt was presented to Barbara during a lengthy stay in the hospital. “Barbara is very special to us,” says member Deidre Edwards.

Sisters in Pocatella, Idaho are celebrating 50 years since the Preceptor degree, the fourth degree of soror-ity, was introduced. The first Preceptor chapter was established in this city. By 1960, Beta Sigma Phi had grown to a membership of 150,000 members with 7,000 chapters in 14 countries.

Florida Xi Lambda Nu, St. Cloud recently contrib-uted several copies of “Huckleberry Finn” to a local library. The library staff was particularly grateful for the donations as the book appears on the elementary school required reading list.

The husband of Peg Streed, President of Minnesota Preceptor Pi, Coon Rapids, Ed, is very talented with the camera and computer design. He surprised the members of Preceptor Pi with not only individual yearbooks with their personalized photo on the cover, but a separate “pictorial direc-tory” telephone companion with Secret Sister information which includes each member’s information. “ We are one of the larger chapters with 23 members. We meet one day a month and one Saturday with brunch or lunch, and sometimes touring or studying histori-cal or scientific landmarks, or just for some fun activities,” writes Preceptor Pi member Kay O’Donnell-Hill.

Fleece Blankets were made by the members of Colorado Preceptor Gamma Iota, Colorado Springs to give to the homeless. The blan-kets were tied by the members and given to the director of the local soup kitchen. “With temperatures getting down to below zero, home-less people need all the warmth they can get from the blankets and knowing that people care,” says Preceptor Gamma Iota member Denise Foret.


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White Cup Votive Candleholders. This white frosted six-cup glass can-dleholder does not include candles. Do not wash, use tea light candles.No.602 [33oz].......$5.00

Heart Pendant. All members will love wearing this 1/2” heart-shaped pendant that features Greek letters in a cutout motif on an 18” chain.No.173 [.2oz].....$9.00

G/P Brass Heart Necklace with Cubic Zirconia.No. 167[.6oz].......$5.00Gold

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Sweetheart Pendant. Heart-shaped pendant features crest in silver on a black background. Comes with 18” sterling silver chain. May be engraved on the back (.35 cents per letter, $1.50 minimum).No.936 [.6oz]..........$15.99

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Block Letter Pendant Silver with Cubic Zirconia.No. 177 [.7oz].......$4.00Silver

Greek Letter Pendantgold-tone with 18” chainNo.174 [.2oz].......4.99

Sterling Bracelet with Gold Charm No. 166 [6oz]...$10.00

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Since 1963, February has been “American Heart Month.” Since that time, Beta Sigma Phi has been at the forefront in the battle against heart disease. “Go Red For Women,” is a movement that celebrates and unifies women, helping them to realize the power we have as we band together to wipe out heart disease and stroke. Our sisters across the world have long been involved in heart health, hold-ing fundraisers and donating their time and energy for causes that help educate citizens and eradicate the disease that is the number one killer of women.

Pennsylvania Preceptor Delta Nu, Butler members helped with the Heart Gala sponsored by neigh-boring counties, raising much needed funds for research. Nova Scotia Delta Master, Halifax was recently honored with a citation for their exemplary service to the Heart and Stroke Foundation given to outstanding volun-teers. For more than 20 years, Delta Master has been of service to the foundation. Nu-

merous other chapters have also had a heart and embraced educating women about heart disease.

As you wear red this month, remember that your participation has made a difference in how women view the importance of heart health.

The Heart of the Matter – Saving Lives

Florida Alpha Gamma Eta, Titusville members held an antique appraisal with proceeds going to the “Go Red for Women” campaign.

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