Stroud’s Beta Sigma Phi Chapter kicked off its new year with the “Beginning Day” potluck dinner hosted by Chris Hodge with Kim Johnson, presiding. Committees reported and secret sister gifts were exchanged.
The first fall meeting was hosted by Davina McGee and Michelle Doherty who recognized Childhood Cancer month by giving bracelet charms to members in honor of McGee’s grandaughter, Blakelyn Ellick, a cancer survivor. The program, “Everything about Apples” was presented by McGee who served a sampling of themanyvarietiesalongwith other apple treats.
Pam Hunt hosted the next meeting at the Rock Cafe on Historic Route 66 where Laura Merrill, United Methodist Church Bishop forArkansas and Oklahoma, shared her travels on the highway, visiting churches. Bishop Merrill has forged a place for herself in positions predominantly held by men.
October’s first meeting was hosted by Nancy Stephenson. Former member, Mary Linda Pryor, was welcomed back into the chapter after returning to Oklahoma fromAlaska.The past President’s Scrapbook was presented to Sandy Jones by Scrapbook committee chair, Pam Clement.
A Fall Flower sale fundraiser was a success with profits going toward service projects during the year.
MicheleDoherty,amember for over 25 years, was inducted into the Order of the Rose, an honor bestowed on members dedicated to the aims and ideals of the Sisterhood. She was given a yellow rose, a gold Rose pin and certificate. Only members previously receiving the honor participated in the candlelight ceremony including her mother, Chris Hodge, and sister, Davina McGee.
The program was given bySueHelmsontheHalloween Holiday and the billions spenteachyearintheUSAon candy, costumes and decorations. Others attending were Linda Waller, Darlene Lau, Destiny Jackson, Mary Jackson and Andrea Thompson.