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2 TORCH STAFF Editor - Seann McAnally Graphic Designer - Eric Burgess Assistant Editor - Betsy Thomas BETA SIGMA PHI INTERNATIONAL Address: 1800 West 91st Place Kansas City MO Phone: (8:30 am - 5:00 pm CST M-F) Fax: Insurance Only: Long Term Care Insurance: Gifts Only: DIVISION CHAIRMEN Laura Ross Wingfield laura@betasigmaphi.org - On-Line Chapters & Conventions Vivian Iddings - (Director of Service) viviani@betasigmaphi.org - AK, AZ, CT, DC, DE, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MS, MT, NH, NJ, NV, NY, PA, Puerto Rico, Germany, RI, VA, VT, & WV Karla MacRae karlam@betasigmaphi.org - Canada, GA, Greece, HI, IL, IN, KS, MN, NM, Norway, Scotland, WA, WY, & Russia Cynthia Meadows cynthiam@betasigmaphi.org - AL, AR, CO, MO, NC, TN, OH, OK, SC, TX, Belgium, & Zimbabwe Cindy Vance cindyv@betasigmaphi.org - Austria, Australia, CA, England, Finland, FL, ID, IA, LA, Mexico, NE, ND, OR, Saudi Arabia, SD, UT, & WI ADDRESSES Torch Department - Torch@betasigmaphi.org Rushing Department - Rushing-FriendlyVenture@betasigmaphi.org Gift Department - Gifts@betasigmaphi.org Home Page - Beta Journal - Beta Sigma Phi is an international women s friendship network. It also provides educational programs to its members and opportunities for service to others. We are women of all ages, interests, and educational and economic backgrounds, and are the largest organization of our kind in the world. For Beta Sigma Phi membership information call: BETA-2B1( ) August 2014 Volume Issue 4 Woohoo, it s Beginning Day again! I love Beginning Day and it doesn t have anything to do with the fact that for my chapter at least, it involves food and maybe a Mimosa or Bloody Mary or two. Really! My chapter decided to go Career chapter last year to see how we liked it. This is our second time doing it, so we haven t not been seeing each other like we regularly have, but somehow the new start for us and decisions on how to work this year and, of course, brunch at The Bristol, I find exciting. We have had no changes to our roster, so we won t be doing a new yearbook. We are frugal and a bit lazy and since I usually do them, I m not unhappy. We have gone fully digital for most folks and those who print them do it themselves, so it s not exactly hard, but I will miss the question. Each year we get a new question and we all answer the same one. It s amazing what you can learn about people you ve known for years through these questions. I may break down and send out a question just so we ll have it. Now I d just have to think of the question. But what is Beginning Day to most of us really? It is the start of a new sorority year. Just like the new school year, we go back and see our friends, get our new yearbook no pencils or crayons or pencil boxes, but still, new. We look at the outlines of where we are going to try to go in the new year, and we may pick our new Secret Sisters. My chapter has tried something new there too; we bring a gift to the gift occasions and if you bring one, you draw one, if you don t, you don t. That way we all get to see our gift opened and we don t have anyone miss out who wanted to participate. I miss the old way though. That will be one of our decisions this new year. Don t be afraid to try new things! Chapter formatting can change as you need it to, traditions can adjust. Be open to make your chapter what it needs to be to best serve the most sisters. We can all fall into ruts. The new year is a time to look at things with new eyes and try new ideas. You can always change back if you don t like it. It s time to look at your numbers and see if you need more people. I ve got someone I d love to have if she can swing it with her schedule. In other words, this is the time of possibilities, so don t say no out of hand. Be open and adventuresome we all know that we can get stale if we don t. So, go have a nice meal, maybe a Bellini and some chocolate and see if you need to shake it up a little now is the time to do it! Laura

3 5 Torch Chapter Meet British Columbia Mu Master, Kelowna our Torch Chapter for August! 8 Convention Coverage The 2014 convention season is in full swing. Take a look at some incredible conventions in California, Florida and the Carolinas! 9 The BSF Express! Sisters plan to ride the rails all the way to the 2016 International Convention. 10 Beginning Day As we kick off the sorority year, we take a look at some of the ways our sisters jump-started Expand Your Beta Sigma Phi Family Tree We announce this year s theme (above) and reflect on how sisters lit up their lives with last year s theme. 15 Featured Program In keeping with the new family tree theme, we feature a program on geneology, with helpful tips to make it the best it can be Poetry and Photo Contest Winners It s always tough to choose between so many wonderful entries. Take a look at the lovely, heartwarming words and pictures that made the winning circle Gift Catalog Check out this all-new gift catalog, full of new items and old favorites. On the Cover Our cover features first place photo contest winner Bianca Labrador, of Missouri Online Alpha Alpha, Kansas City. TOP PHOTO! Strong composition, color and action this photo is not only pleasing to the eye, it tells a story (page 10). TORCH TRADITIONS 4 Conventions, New Chapters, Friendly Ventures 6 Rushing 19 Gifts FORWARD FORWARD IT PAY Friendship Connection THE TORCH OF BETA SIGMA PHI (ISSN ). Official Publication of Beta Sigma Phi, 1800 West 91st Place, Kansas City, Missouri Periodical postage paid at Kansas City. Canada Post Publications Mail Product Sales Agreement # Published 7 times a year by Beta Sigma Phi International. Member subscription price $14.00 per year. Non-member subscription price $14.00 per year. Individual copies $2.50. Printed in U.S.A. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to The Torch of Beta Sigma Phi, PO Box 8500, Kansas City MO August 2014 The Torch 3

4 Conventions 2014 Australia (Perth) Oct Georgia (Atlanta) Sept Indiana (Lafayette) Oct Michigan (Mackinac Island) October 3-5 Minnesota (Virginia) Sept Mississippi (McComb) Sept Missouri (St. Louis) Oct New York (Rochester) October 3-5 Quadra State(Cruise from Los Angeles) Sept.28-Oct.2 South Dakota (Watertown Joy Ranch) Oct Texas (Richardson) East Area Texas Oct Virginia (Tidewater) Oct Washington (Seattle) Sept Washington (Auburn-Puyallup) Conclave October 12 Wisconsin (Wisconsin Rapids) Oct New Friendly Venture Chapters Missouri Alpha Eta Kappa, Cameron By: Kelly Kellerstrass and Missouri Xi Xi Mu, Cameron 4 August 2014 The Torch Welcome These New Chapters Alabama Preceptor Alpha Xi, Wetumpka Arizona Preceptor Gamma Mu, Peoria Arizona Torchbearer Gamma, Tempe British Columbia Beta Chi Master, North Vancouver British Columbia Torchbearer Eta, Surrey California Epsilon Chi Master, Thousand Oaks Colorado Torchbearer Zeta, Colorado Springs Florida Gamma Pi Master, Pensacola Florida Torchbearer Epsilon, Jacksonville Florida Torchbearer Zeta, Tallahassee Georgia Torchbearer Alpha, Lafayette Idaho Psi Master, Lewiston Illinois Xi Nu Lambda, Geneseo Iowa Torchbearer Beta, Glenwood Maryland Torchbearer Alpha, Annapolis Massachusetts Beta Mu Master, Sturbridge Minnesota Iota Master, Burnsville Missouri Gamma Kappa Master, Raymore Nevada Torchbearer Gamma, Reno Ohio Gamma Gamma Master, Ironton Ohio Torchbearer Eta, Elyria Ontario Delta Lambda Master, Peterborough Ontario Delta Mu Master, Clinton Ontario Laureate Epsilon Phi, Sarnia Ontario Torchbearer Eta, Belleville Pennsylvania Torchbearer Lambda, Reading Saskatchewan Torchbearer Delta, Weyburn Saskatchewan Torchbearer Gamma, Swift Current South Carolina Xi Master, Seneca Tennessee Laureate Alpha Xi, Cleveland Tennessee Omicron Master, Kingsport Tennessee Preceptor Beta Kappa, Jackson Texas Torchbearer Iota, Houston Texas Torchbearer Kappa, Palestine West Virginia Torchbearer Delta, Pineville Wisconsin Laureate Alpha Zeta, Milwaukee Wisconsin Sigma Master, Madison

5 British Columbia Mu Master, Kelowna By Christina Mervyn & Marg Counsell Editor s note: Each issue we randomly select the name of one subscriber. Her chapter becomes the Torch Chapter for the issue! Kelowna is a bustling city of 150,000 people nestled in the center of the beautiful Okanagan Valley. It sits on the 100 mile long Lake Okanagan, home of the legendary Ogopogo - some say a sister to the Loch Ness Monster. With four distinct seasons but mild weather year round, Kelowna is a skiing, golfing and boating destination often referred to as Canada s Hawaii. The great weather is perfect for orchards and vineyards, and many awardwinning wines have emerged in recent years. There are four Master Chapters in the valley, but Mu Master was the first, obtaining our Charter in Our 15 active members have an amazing total of 615 years in Beta Sigma Phi. One of our members, Irene, has received the International Award of Distinction and our eldest member, Sue, is about to celebrate her 94th birthday and 66th year as a sister. Our chapter consists of two Exemplar, one Preceptor, two Laureate, three Master and seven Torchbearers. The more experienced sisters are very kind and giving to the newer members - always ready to help. Though small in number, we re mighty in dedication and service. Through the years, Mu Master has helped our community by selling Regal entertainment books, teddy bears and calendars as well as holding garage sales, gift wrapping services and bottle drives. Our causes have varied from the Hospice, Food Bank and Women s Shelter to medical research for both Cancer and Destonia. The medical research donations have been especially poignant to us as we ve got four proud cancer survivors and one Mu Master granddaughter who suffers from destonia. When one of our sisters passes away, we always provide the food for the reception. We are active in our City Council and two of our members held executive positions when our district hosted Friendship Day in Many of our sisters are proud community arts supporters, holding season s tickets to local live concerts and theatrical productions. Each member still does a program once a year and we find we learn a great deal from each other. Mu Master ladies love to celebrate, and we go out to lunch for each member s birthday. If it happens to be a big birthday with a 0 or 5 at the end, we even buy their lunch and present them with a yellow rose. As you can see, Mu Master ladies keep very busy with Beta Sigma Phi. Many are also active in other aspects of the community. Elaine is a Lioness and master fundraiser, Trish is a Caring Clown at the hospital, and Marg is an active church member who went to Haiti to help after the earthquake. Nuala and Shirley are snowbirds, Stephanie is an active golfer, and Carole is a talented master seamstress. Loretta is a proud grandmother of twins, Joan keeps us smiling with her positive attitude and Dolores has just returned to us after four years away! Edie keeps us laughing with her wicked sense of humor, Sue is our fashion plate, and Ike is the keeper of all things Beta Sigma Phi. Our President Christina loves everything purple, and tries very hard to reign in this lively bunch. The ladies of Mu Master are a thoughtful, caring group who enjoy life to the fullest, always remembering we only go this way once. They are honoured to be members of Beta Sigma Phi and thrilled to be highlighted in The Torch. August 2014 The Torch 5

6 Rushing Top Rushing Chapters January 1, 2014 May 31, 2014 ADDED 10 Pledges Indiana Xi Beta Alpha, New Albany ADDED 9 Pledges Kentucky Gamma Lambda, Hindman ADDED 8 Pledges Florida Alpha Delta Alpha, North Fort Myers Kentucky Alpha Xi, Hazard ADDED 7 Pledges Florida Alpha Delta Lambda, The Villages Hawaii Alpha Upsilon, Waianae New Mexico Xi Beta Upsilon, Angel Fire Texas Beta Eta Pi, San Antonio Added 6 Pledges Illinois Psi Eta, Metropolis Illinois Beta Nu, Carmi Iowa Xi Zeta Epsilon, Dallas Center Louisiana Epsilon Omicron, DeRidder Louisiana Xi Gamma Lambda, Slidell Missouri Xi Mu Upsilon, Shelbina Montana Gamma Beta, Baker Nebraska Beta Mu, Nebraska City North Carolina Kappa Rho, Fayetteville Nebraska Alpha Omega, Nebraska City Texas Eta Rho, Center Added 5 pledges Arizona Laureate Gamma Beta, Tempe California Delta Theta Pi, Williams Florida Beta Omega, Key West Illinois Sigma Alpha, Bradford Illinois Rho Phi, Kinmundy Iowa Xi Eta Sigma, Gowrie New York Alpha Xi, Hempstead Oklahoma Mu Gamma, Fairview Oklahoma Preceptor Gamma Alpha, Morris Texas Beta Theta Lambda, Rio Grande City Virginia Laureate Beta Upsilon, Roanoke Washington Preceptor Beta Psi, Connell Friendly Venture 4 Star Chapters Sorority Year Ritual of Jewels Florida Chi Sigma, Tavernier North Carolina Alpha Chi, Fayetteville Ontario Epsilon Zeta, Sioux Lookout Missouri Alpha Delta Xi, Centralia Exemplar Texas Xi Alpha Theta, Harlingen Alberta Xi Tau, Fort Saskatchewan Iowa Xi Epsilon Chi, Carroll Preceptor Arizona Preceptor Alpha Kappa, Phoenix Iowa Preceptor Delta Pi, Fort Madison Virginia Preceptor Alpha Xi, Virginia Beach Rushing 4 Star Chapters Ritual of Jewels Kentucky Gamma Lambda, Hindman Florida Alpha Delta Alpha, North Fort Myers Kentucky Alpha Xi, Hazard Florida Alpha Delta Lambda, The Villages Hawaii Alpha Upsilon, Waianae Texas Beta Eta Pi, San Antonio Illinois Alpha Rho, Havana Florida Alpha Gamma Delta, North Fort Myers Georgia Kappa Beta, Douglas Exemplar Georgia Xi Zeta Delta, Washington Indiana Xi Beta Alpha, New Albany New Mexico Xi Beta Upsilon, Angel Fire Congratulations to our winner of the Convention Registration Drawing: JANE JOHNSTON of Alabama Laureate Rho, Jasper Friendly Venture Wall of Fame: What are these bricks waiting for? The names of new Friendly Venture chapters. Each new FV chapter will have its chapter name, location, and organizer name(s) permanently written on one of these bricks. The wallpaper will remain on the wall forever, said Lola Ruby, membership director. When members visit the office, it will be a Kodak spot for them. 6 August 2014 The Torch

7 Pay It Forward An Exciting Time to Rush! I am happy to announce our new internal rushing theme is Pay it Forward with Beta Sigma Phi s Friendship Connection. This ties in to Laura Ross Wingfield s challenge for each member to add a member. It also reflects the line from our Opening Ritual, to shed the light of our torch throughout the world. You could also link it to our current International theme, Expand Your Beta Sigma Phi Family Tree. I know the rushing team is very excited to start working with this theme and watch the excitement grow! Starting this sorority year here at International headquarters, we have a wall on our main floor designated as the Friendly Venture Wall of Fame. Each new Friendly Venture chapter which is established will have its chapter name, location, and organizer name(s) permanently written on a brick on the west wall in the rushing department (see photo on previous page). We know this will become a commemorative place to visit for any member who was involved in the formation of a new Friendly Venture chapter, and we hope to see many new chapters established in time for our 85th Anniversary celebration. A lovely new gold rushing charm has been developed for our Vice Presidents! It resembles our Torch, and will be sent to a chapter Vice President when she successfully adds three pledges to her chapter within the same sorority year. That s not all. When seven or more pledges are added within the same sorority year, all the chapter officers will receive the gold rushing charm. The chapter will automatically earn a 4-star yardstick rating for the current sorority year. Isn t that exciting? Our members have requested to have the same contest available for the incoming sorority year to win another convention registration a value up to $200. The Executive Council has agreed. The name of any active member who encourages a woman to join Beta Sigma Phi as an active member (not honorary), along with the pledge s name, will be entered into a drawing to win the convention registration. The drawing will be on June 1, Please note that a member must be active in her membership to win the prize. The registration must be used by the end of the following calendar year. There are still more accolades for Vice Presidents this new sorority year! Besides being featured in an issue of The Torch for their great achievement, each Vice President that adds five or more pledges to her chapter will have her personal name and chapter name and location featured in a framed Document of Achievement, which will hang permanently at International headquarters for all future visitors to see and admire. So as you can see, this is an exciting year a year to share your enthusiasm, your passion, your goal, to see your chapter Pay It Forward. I can t wait to share it with you! Yours in sisterhood, FORWARD IT IT PAY Friendship Connection Lola Ruby Membership Director August 2014 The Torch 7

8 Conventions The Carolinas North and South Carolina partnered up for the 2014 Carolinas Convention April in Asheville, North Carolina. Vivian Iddings, director of service, was the guest speaker from International. The theme reflected local pride: Stepping Out Asheville Style. About 350 women attended, bringing along some 40 spouses and significant others. Friday evening, sisters were given a list of items for a fun scavenger hunt, featuring everyday items such as a golf tee, ketchup packet, and a travel sewing kit, to name a few. Friday night also featured a bevy of activities, including a social hour for catching up, fun games, and a delicious buffet dinner complete with music and dancing. Saturday featured informative and touching forums on domestic violence and breast cancer. At the luncheon, children s author Jean Ann Taylor spoke and signed copies of her books. Alpha Omega, an order of honor within Beta Sigma Phi exclusive to the Carolinas, inducted three members from each state. Saturday evening featured dinner and entertainment, with music from the group Par111. On Sunday, Vivian spoke, followed by the tradtional Sunday wrap-up activities. It was a lovely convention in a gorgeous part of the country. 8 August 2014 The Torch Nothing stirs the blood and raises the passion for Beta Sigma Phi like a great convention! This convention season, sisters have been pulling out all the stops to ensure great times and great memories. Here are just a few of the rousing, entertaining and moving convention experiences of 2014 so far. Keep an eye on the September-October issue of The Torch for even more! California The coastal city of Monterey was the beautiful background for the 2014 California State Convention, held May 1-4. Given the location, the theme Sisters Reflecting By the Sea could not have been more appropriate! Laura Ross Wingfield, executive director of Beta Sigma Phi, was the special guest speaker from International. Thursday night featured a reception and dinner with a great singer who performed classics from the Sinatra era that had sisters swooning. Local tours were offered on Friday, including Carmel, Elkhorn Slough, wineries, and more. A Grotto of the Sea Goddess cocktail party honored International Award of Distinction members, and at the Jewels of the Sea recognition dinner, the fabulous young entertainer known as Tashe really wowed the crowd. Saturday was full of activity, including a performance from a Beach Boys tribute band, and a presentation from naturalist Brent Nixon. Laura spoke at the Sandcastles by the Sea lunch, and donations were awarded to various worthy causes. At Saturday night s dinner, Mike Amaral s band had everyone dancing. There were 44 men and 527 women but that didn t stop anyone, Laura said. Sunday s breakfast had more donations from local chapters and International. Next year, the convention lamp passes to Newport Beach. Florida Sisters revved their engines and waved the checkered flag for the 2014 Florida State Convention in Daytona Beach May The theme, appropriately enough, was Race Scene. Seann McAnally, editor of The Torch, was the guest speaker from International. The beach-front hotel provided luxurious surroundings for the festivities, which began Thursday night with a reception. Friday morning, some sisters were up early for a 6 a.m. walk on the beach. Line dancing lessons, cards and games, and the Beta Boutique were just some of the Friday activities. Friday s dinner featured an introduction to Woman of the Year candidates, and a Biker Babe Parade, as sisters strutted their stuff in biker outfits (some traditional, some not see photo). Saturday opened with another beach walk and memorial ritual, and a breakfast meeting at which Seann spoke. Later, Seann conducted a vigorous Q&A with sisters, who also enjoyed toy car races, karaoke by the pool, bunco, and an online tea. That night at dinner, sisters were inducted into the Golden and Diamond circles, and Seann presented the International Award of Distinction to Dorothy J. Wright of Florida Preceptor Zeta Mu, Lake Worth. A wild casino night followed, as sisters tried their hands at various games of chance. Sunday morning featured winners of various contests, a drawing for a 32 television and other prizes, along with the traditional closing activities and the passing of the lamp.

9 All Aboard the BSF Express! Sisters plan train trip to 2016 International Convention By Janice Scheible, California Torchbearer Delta, Bakersfield Sisters enjoy refreshments as a train trip poster and information was shared by ladies at the BSF Express to Kansas City gathering at the 2014 California Convention. When the 2016 International Convention was announced, I wanted to attend and make it a trip to remember! What better way to do this than a Beta Sigma Phi train trip to and from the convention with my sorority sisters? So planning for the BSF Express to Kansas City began. I soon had Jackie Williams and Irene Sanders, both members of California Preceptor Zeta Omega, Bakersfield, assisting me. After months of hard work and planning, we started getting the word out to our California sisters. It didn t take long for the word to spread among the California councils. The response has been fantastic! We will be aboard the Amtrak Southwest Chief, which departs the evening of Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2016 from the Los Angeles Union Station, arriving in Kansas City, Missouri on the following Thursday morning (one day and two nights each way). Sisters can board at various stations along the route through California, Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado, and Kansas. We already have some 75 sisters signed up from two states, with inquiries from a third state. Many sisters are traveling quite a distance to board the train, and when sisters from Utah contacted us asking if they could join our trip, the excitement really escalated! During the 2014 California Convention, we welcomed participants and interested sisters at our BSF Express to Kansas City gathering. This was a wonderful way to share details about the trip, meet other participants and enjoy some refreshments together. There are now enough sisters to fill more than one Superliner Sleeper car and more sisters continue to sign up. A $50 deposit will secure your place on the train, but we won t know an exact group rate until August 2, 2015 (exactly a year prior to departure). If you are a participant, you ll be ed about the cost. The sign-up and deposit deadline is Aug. 1, When you make your deposit, you ll receive a payment coupon book, with your information printed on it, to use when making payments to your account. Gift certificates are available in whole dollar amounts ($5 minimum). To learn more please contact us by at BSP-KC-Train@att.net. We hope you join in the fun! Scheduled Stops on the BSF Express Los Angeles, CA Fullerton, CA Riverside, CA San Bernardino, CA Victorville, CA Barstow, CA Needles, CA Kingman, AZ Williams, AZ Flagstaff, AZ Winslow, AZ Gallup, NM Albuquerque, NM Lamy, NM Las Vegas, NM Raton, NM La Junta, CO Lamar, CO Garden City, KS Dodge City, KS Hutchinson, KS Newton, KS Topkea, KS Lawrence, KS Kansas City, MO August 2014 The Torch 9

10 Beginning Beginning Day is always a time for celebration, as we reconnect with our sisters and look forward to a great year. Here are some of the ways Beta Sigma Phis kicked off the sorority year with style. Members and invited guests of Florida Xi Xi Tau, West Palm Beach, attended an afternoon tea held at the lovely Serenity Gardens Tea House. Everyone wore their finest for the special occasion! The tea included a delicious soup followed by an array of fabulous finger sandwiches, warm scones served with clotted cream, strawberry preserves and lemon curd. Lastly, everyone enjoyed custardfilled pastries, cake and petit fours. A Beginning Day celebration was also held at the home of Maryann Hedrick. Members enjoyed programs, games and wonderful food. With island music playing, Beginning Day for Texas Laureate Eta Beta, Hilltop Lakes, opened as the Executive Board, complete with grass skirts and island attire, danced into the lunchroom and wowed sisters with a line hula dance. Members enjoyed an island menu with appropriate music. Beautiful chapter yearbooks were distributed and sisters enjoyed seeing the fun events planned for the year. 10 August 2014 The Torch Alberta Preceptor Phi, Red Deer members gathered for Beginning Day at the home of Lenore Hamers for a Light Up Your Life Salad Night. A beautiful warm summer evening afforded the chapter some deck time to catch up on summer activities. Individual picture place cards were made from sparkly sunbursts, an idea inspired by the theme. Individual table favors of yellow rose journals and sweet treats were part of the table décor, along with yellow roses. It was fun sharing our summer activities over the exchange of unique packaged dinner napkins from many travel experiences.

11 Day The Florida Brooksville/Spring Hill City Council held Beginning Day festivities at a local clubhouse. A rousing night of Bunko and pizza was enjoyed by all of the chapters that attended - Florida Epsilon Epsilon Brooksville, Florida Xi Kappa Sigma, Spring Hill, and Preceptor Delta Iota, Brooksville. You can see from the photo just what fun these sisters had! One Canadian chapter found a bright way to light up Beginning Day. To celebrate the theme Light Up Your Life, Beta Sigma Phi sisters of Ontario Laureate Xi, Toronto, are shown here holding lanterns. Each lantern featured a theme logo and the photo of a sister. Each lantern had a lovely tealight in the base. The outdoor dinner table was decorated with the light from each lantern. Decorator lanterns were also hung around the patio to shed light upon the dinner and the evening s activities. Alabama Preceptor Delta, Montgomery, held their Beginning Day at the home of Jean Kyle. The sisters socialized, ate, had a regular business meeting, conducted two rituals, opened Secret Sister gifts, and socialized some more! The chapter had a wonderful day with all eleven members present. Pictured from left to right are Tommie Bartee, Doris Dease, Georgia Bennett, Gloria Poole, Lyn Burger, Martha Hosey-Ciccone, Jean Kyle, LaNette Clein, Kathleen Watson, Carol Paul and Dodie Blue. Wisconsin Preceptor Phi, Madison, now Sigma Master, had a great time celebrating Beginning Day weekend at the home Sharon Keppy in nearby Tomahawk, Wisconsin. There was lots of shopping, fun and all the good things that happen when sisters get together for a weekend in one house! August 2014 The Torch 11

12 Expand Your Expand Your By: Betsy Thomas, Assistant Editor Ref lections of the Past Last year we celebrated the theme Light Up Your Life, lighting the way for those that follow and spreading our torch throughout the world. Alabama Eta Omega, Mobile entertained their sister chapter Alabama Laureate Upsilon, Mobile with an evening of Dancing Lights Up Your Life! The room was decorated with bright colors and special favors for each sister Colorado Preceptor Beta Kappa, Rifle was asked to create centerpieces for each table at Founder s Day. In keeping with the theme Light Up Your Life chapter president Norma Miller came up with the idea of using lanterns with candles (later changed to tea lights). She did the legwork on finding eight lanterns, one for each table. She and another member painted three of them so that each lantern represented the colors of the rainbow. Per one members suggestion, a mirror under each lantern was added to provide that final touch. Barbara Kissell volunteered to create the card that would be attached to each lantern with black and yellow ribbons. The lanterns made perfect door prizes at the Founder s Day luncheon. Arkansas Mu Master, North Little Rock has it all together. Members hold degrees from pledge all the way to master and several will soon be eligible for Torchbearer. Many of these sisters have been together from three months of homemade salsa in jars topped with sombrero hats. The event started with cold drinks and getting to know each other a little better. Followed with a dinner of homemade tacos, chips and dip. One sister who never sat down and enjoyed all the dances was crowned queen with everyone taking home new friendships of sisters getting to know sisters. as pledges to over 50 years. These sisters light the way for those who follow them and are more than ready to expand the Beta Sigma Phi family tree! Growth of the Future This year s theme, Expand Your Beta Sigma Phi Family Tree, was derived from Our Beta Family Tree suggested by Patricia Wanta of Florida Laureate Gamma Alpha, Sarasota. Expand Your Family Tree is a call to build membership! In keeping with this idea the Austin City Council of Austin, Texas will be adding pictures throughout the year of new members, transferees, returning members-at-large, and pledges to the leaves of this decorative metal wall art tree (top of next page), supplied by this year s city council president Bobbi Torchia of Texas Preceptor Epsilon Omega, Austin. At the top of the tree it says Austin City Council ΒΣΦ Family Tree. Spread throughout the branches are the names of all the 12 August 2014 The Torch

13 Beta Sigma Phi Family Tree How to use this theme Stretch out those branches, ruffle those leaves and expand that imagination! chapters in council. They plan to use the tree at all council events and are offering it for loan to the chapters for any of their events, especially rush parties and rituals. What is a Family Tree and how do we expand that tree? From its roots to its trunk, from its trunk to its branches, a tree grows, it expands upward, it blossoms outward, it extends downward and flourishes within. Families are a lot like trees in that way, expanding in all directions, growing and stretching beyond the foundation. But families are not just blood relatives, they are the lives of those who help us to grow and guide us on our way through life. When you joined Beta Sigma Phi you pledged to follow the torch of learning, a flame of truth by which you are guided and whereby you guide others. To reach this flame of understanding we must keep the flame alive, for the flame is our life source, the foundation of our family tree upon which we grow and expand. How do we keep the flame alive? By passing the flame, for the flame of truth is sustained when its light is spread throughout the world. Let us strive to reach this flame of understanding, by following its guiding light of truth and sharing that truth to Expand Our Family Tree! Chart your family tree. Genealogy is the field by which one traces their family lineage through history. Check out this issue s featured program on genealogy to help you get started. But don t just trace your own families history, trace the lineage of your chapter. Research the archives of local newspapers for articles on your chapter, or maybe you already have your chapter s history. Then put together a display chart of your chapter family tree, tracing the lineage of your chapter all the way back to the charter members. It could make for an awesome display at events! Have a chapter family reunion. A family reunion can be a fun social event whereby you invite past members of your chapter like transferees and members-at-large to gather for a fun chapter family reunion. Play some games, reminisce about old times and catch up on one another s lives. This can also be a great time to invite those who have lost touch with Beta Sigma Phi to come back into the sisterhood, thereby helping to expand the Beta Sigma Phi family tree. Expand your chapter with new pledges. Invite new sisters into the family! Follow the example of the Austin City Council by getting your own tree in which to add photos of any new sisters you pledge. Extend those branches and add some new leaves. Give a gift that keeps on giving. Expand the family tree by encouraging legacies that are of age to join in the sisterhood. In many cultures ceremonies are held to mark the coming of age, the transition from childhood to adulthood. Along with this transition comes significant benefits. In Beta Sigma Phi the transition from legacy to member can be a significant benefit, whereby these once small buds may be nurtured in the spirit of immortal womanhood and sprout into their own, a full grown leaf, a steadfast, faithful and vibrant woman in pursuit of the high ideals of womanhood. Hold such a ceremony for legacies that are of age who wish to join in the sisterhood of Beta Sigma Phi. Make the ceremony uniquely about them and the transition they are making from young legacy to a Beta Sigma Phi woman! Expand the fun. Grow new relationships all while nurturing existing ones! Editor s note: Additional theme articles and ideas to come in the next issue. August 2014 The Torch 13

14 2015 Yearbook Contest 10 points Deadline: Postmarked by November 15th Send your entries to the attention of the appropriate contest, c/o The Torch, Beta Sigma Phi International, P.O. Box 8500, Kansas City, MO Yearbook Contest Score Sheet 5 points 10 points Ou t l i n e m a i n So c i a l Activities Date (2 points) Place (2 points) Time (2 points) Overview of the main activities (4 points) Ch a p t e r Ro s t e r List the full name, address and telephone number of each chapter member (3 points) Provide a map or directions to the member s homes (2 points) Mi s c e l l a n e o u s Officer s Names (Name all officer s, and the positions they hold.) (5 points) Committees (List the committees with chairpersons clearly designated.) (5 points) 20 points 10 points 10 points Yearbook Contest Entry Form Your entry should be the one your chapter uses during the current sorority year. Entries should bear the name and address of the yearbook committee chairperson and the name, number and location of the chapter. Judges select the winners in each of two divisions: Ritual of Jewels, Exemplar and Preceptor Division; and Laureate, Master and Torchbearer Division. Yearbook covers are not judged, but if it s particularly cute or innovative, you might send only a photo to save on shipping costs. No chapter may win first place in two consecutive years. Entries must be postmarked by November 15th. Points the judges consider include the following: Program assignments List members assigned to present (more than one member) and date to be given (4 points) Two-three Programs On The Shelf (5 points) Suggestions and resources for preparation and presentation of each program (6 points) Presentations and innovations (5 points) Ou t l i n e m a i n Wa y s & Means Projects Date (2 points) Place (2 points) Time (2 points) Overview of the main projects (4 points) Ou t l i n e m a i n Se r v i c e Pr o j e c t s Date (2 points) Place (2 points) Time (2 points) Overview of the main projects (4 points) Originality Use of International Theme (5 points) Creativity (5 points) Attractiveness (5 points) Chapter Name: Chapter Number: City: State: Yearbook Committee Chairperson: Name: Member Number: Address: All entries become the property of International and cannot be returned. International cannot be responsible for items lost in the mail. 14 August 2014 The Torch 15 points 20 points Us e f u l n e s s, o r g a n i z a - t i o n, n e a t n e s s Chapter s correct name, number and place in front of book (3 points) Chapter s budget for the year (2 points) Chapter s bylaws, standing rules and traditions (5 points) A calendar section that is interesting and can be written in (2 points) An index system, so information can be easily retrieved (index system must include index tabs, page numbers and an index page in the front of the book.) (3 points) Concise, clearly outlines plans (5 points)

15 Featured Program This issue s featured program is about tracing one s family lineage. Here are some tips from Betsy Thomas, assistant editor of The Torch and president of the International Alpha chapter, that are sure to help you trace your family tree! PROGRAM INSERT #757: GENEALOGY Program Intro: Genealogy is the study of families and the tracing of family lineages through history, which is then often displayed in charts or written as a narrative. Preserving the past for future generations is a great motivator for tracing one s ancestry. The past can be a reflection of the future; knowing and understanding one s own past not only tells you where you come from, but also tells you, your place in history. One s identity may be defined by the question of where you come from, not only the individual people of which you are a descendent, but the culture and location you come from. The term family lineage or kinship typically refers to that web of social relationships of people related both by descent and by marriage. The individuals who study families and trace family lineages are called Genealogists, of which there are two basic types. The first type are individuals who trace their own lineage and that of their spouse, they are referred to as hobbyist genealogists. The second basic type are called professional genealogists. Professional genealogists may do research for others, teach, publish books on the subject, even produce their own databases that assist hobbyists. Genealogists typically begin with the present and work their way backward using oral interviews, historical records, genetic analysis, and other records to obtain family history and demonstrate kinship. Program Overview: Program material begins with climbing a tree and enjoying the view. The importance of accurate and carefully recorded findings in a permanent place is stressed. By recording your findings in a permanent place you ensure that your findings can be enjoyed by your family, long after you are gone and have become their ancestor. The rest of the program contains some beginning steps to follow when creating your family tree, like how to get started and where to go to get information. To access the program, visit and click on the Already a Member! tab. Go to the More Members Only tab, then select Program Outlines and log in with your member number and address. Then Select Program by choosing program number 757 and click on the PDF to view and print. If, like many sisters, you re not computer-savvy, you can ask a member of your chapter to help out. If all else fails, call The Torch at and we ll mail you a hard copy of the program. Resources ranked one of the top 101 genealogy websites of This gargantuan site requires a subscription and offers an array of collections to peruse, from their U.S. collections to their worldwide collections and much more. In addition, this site offers an AncestryDNA project, with 100,000 DNA samples and 7.7 million linked ancestors. This site is a free website from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. All you do is create an account and search through millions of historical records, preserve and share family photos and documents, create a fan chart or transfer your family history to the online Family Tree. Follow their blogs, get feedback and personal help with your family history as well. Basic Genealogy: Saving your Family History, by Stephen Szabados (2013, CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform). Start your search now with great hints for beginners that are sure to make your research successful. This book reviews a process for get things started, describing resources that are available and how to use those resources. Both Internet and archival resources are utilized. Learn where to start and how to go about searching from author Stephen Szabados own genealogical research experiences. This book is available for purchase on Amazon in paperback and Kindle edition for less than $15. The Family Tree Problem Solver: Tried-and-True Tactics for Tracing Elusive Ancestors, by Marsha Hoffman Rising (2011, Family Tree Books). This best-seller offers solutions to locating records before civil registration, for finding missing ancestors on censuses and how to work around lost or destroyed records. The book also provides techniques for identifying and researching ancestors with common names; methods for finding ancestors living before 1850; as well as case studies showing how to apply the advice given to real-life research stumbling blocks. This is a revised edition which also includes online research techniques, the role of DNA in research, a glossary of genealogy terms and dozens of templates for charts and logs in which to organize and record one s family history. This book is also available for purchase on amazon in paperback and Kindle formats. The paperback format is available for just under $20 while the Kindle edition is less than $15. Quick Tips... Take action and include a personal touch to your program with these great tips. Share Your Family Tree Get your sisters involved in the program by asking them to share a fun or historical family story. Perhaps ask your sisters to come with old family photos to share along with one or two tidbits about their family. You might discover that a fellow sister is a descendant of royalty or comes from a carney family or some infamous theatrical family. The important thing is to connect your audience with the topic. Chart Your Family Tree A fun way to get your sisters involved would be to provide a very basic family tree chart in which each sister can chart her own families history, starting with themselves and working their way backward, from their parents to their grandparents and so forth. This can be a fun activity that will harvest your sisters memories and get them started in documenting their own family history. Decorate the Family Tree When preparing your program, include visual elements that will enhance your program presentation. Showcase different family tree charts that may be used to chart one s family history. Use a poster board or Powerpoint to outline main points of your presentation. You may wish to use tree and leafy imagery to decorate your poster board or the pages of your power point to help visually stimulate your listeners and draw them into the topic. For example, make your headings tree branches with each title its own leaf. August 2014 The Torch 15

16 20142 Poetry Contest First Place Bloom Where You Are Planted by: Enda Faye Williams Second Missouri Laureate Delta Omicron, Kennett 1 2 I took a walk in the woods today, I saw the birds and squirrels at play. It seemed they each were doing their thing. And all around was God s beautiful spring. Wild flowers were blooming, most everywhere, Scattered over the hillside, just here and there. They were purple, red, white, yellow and blue, God planted them there for all to view. Some grew beside the babbling creek, Some around rocks, their heads did peek. Some grew on firm ground, so straight and tall, Some were large and some were small. Some under bushes almost hidden from view, Each one as different as me and as you. They were lovely to look at, and smelled like perfume. And on the spot, just as planted, they were there in full bloom. Some had to struggle their freedom to gain, They got beaten down by the wind and the rain. They know the sun shines out, after the gloom, And where they were planted, they continue to bloom. There were dogwoods and red-buds and all kinds of trees, Their petals were all covered with honey bees. They each had their own little job to do, And to bloom where they were planted, they did that too. We could all take a lesson from those little plants. And forget all the excuses and all the I cant s. We all have a duty to give God a few hours, And to bloom where we re planted, like little wild flowers. We each have our own special calling to do, To teach, preach or sing, it s all up to you. You may use your gifts or just throw them away. You may bloom where you re planted or just rot away. 16 August 2014 The Torch Place Lighting Up Our Lives by: Judith Thornton Arkansas Laureate Beta Beta, Clarksville An invitation extended to join Beta Sigma Phi A sparkling warm reception Learning the traditions of the sorority An illuminating experience Forming friendships in the chapter A shining joy Sharing the happy time of one another s lives A radiant warmth Sad occasions also shared by sisters A steady beacon of support After many, many years united in sisterhood A luminous contentment The future which lies ahead in Beta Sigma Phi An eternal glow of friendship Third Place My Sisters by: H. Jean Stillwell Florida Lambda Master, Tampa 3I never had a sister though sad as that may be. Now I have a lot of them in our sorority. They laugh with me and cry with me. We have a lot of fun. We even gather money up To spread a little sun.

17 014 Photo Contest 2 Second Place Terry Johnson Georgia Laureate Alpha Iota, Brunswick Sisters at the Beach. 1First Place Bianca Labrador Missouri Online Alpha Alpha, Kansas City Photo taken at an event. Veterans were invited on stage during the National Anthem. The emotion in this man s eyes showed his pride and love for his country and fellow men. Shortly after I took this photo he began to cry. It was very moving to see. 3Third Place Erica Wolterman Iowa Pi Tau, Marion Traditions in Light. August 2014 The Torch 17

18 2015 Valentine Contest Deadline: Postmarked by November 1st Send your entries to the attention of the appropriate contest, c/o The Torch, Beta Sigma Phi International, P.O. Box 8500, Kansas City, MO A celebrity judge selects the winners of the Valentine Contest. Due to the large volume of photographs received, not all entries can be pictured. Final selection rests with the judge. Contestants must be Beta Sigma Phis in good standing. Chapters may choose their representative on any criteria (a suggestion might be that you chose your representative on the premise of how she conveys beauty on the inside as well as the outside). The judge will choose a Queen from the Ritual of Jewels degree; a Valentine Sweetheart from the Exemplar and Preceptor degrees; and a Valentine Empress from the Laureate, Master and Torchbearer degrees (member degree). At least a 4x6-size, recent photo of the contestant is required. Please submit a quality photo. Photos should be crisp, clear and in color. No digital/ ed photos will be accepted. The photo should be professionally printed if possible and enclosed either in a separate envelope or with a protective sheet. Please do not write on the photo. A short biography, two to three paragraphs in length is also required along with a statement from the chapter with why this member is so special. Entries must be postmarked by November 1st. Members who successfully procure a celebrity to judge the Valentine Contest will receive recognition in the February Torch. SECTIONS WITH AN ASTERISK* MUST BE COMPLETED FOR CONSIDERATION *Member Name *Member Number *Address *City *State/Province, Country *Zip/Postal Code Phone Number *Chapter Name *Chapter Number *Why is this member so special? (Please complete statement.) *Attach a short biography of your chapter s Valentine Sweetheart and include a recent photograph. Include the account s of the Sweethearts life outside of Beta Sigma Phi as well as in Beta Sigma Phi. All entries become the property of International and cannot be returned. International cannot be responsible for items lost in the mail. 18 August 2014 The Torch

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20 NEW beta sigma phi Items! Pandora Style Bracelet. Support Operation Not Forgotten, a non-profit veterans aid organization, with this lovely Pandora Style Bracelet. Cause Jewelry and Beta Sigma Phi are partnering to offer strength, hope, and stability to combat veterans. Sisters, by buying a great-looking bracelet with a lifetime guarantee, you can help this worthy cause and you can also help Beta Sigma Phi do more for you, said Laura Ross Wingfield. By purchasing this bracelet, not only are you supporting sorority, you are helping Operation Not Forgotten save lives and rescue families. For more information visit No.935[3oz].... $39.00 Magnetic Chip Clip. This magnetic Clip is great for important documents or just keeping chips fresh. No.1493 [1.9oz] $ Jeweled President Pins. These pins feature jewels that correspond with the chosen degree. They are a mix of polished reflective gold and 5127 matte gold finish. Now with tie tack back! No [.3oz] $14.00 Ritual of Jewels No [.3oz] $14.00 Exemplar No [.3oz] $14.00 Preceptor No [.3oz] $14.00 Laureate No [.3oz] $14.00 Master No [.3oz] $14.00 Torchbearer No [.3oz] $14.00 Online Wine Stopper. Perfect for keeping your wine fresh while doing fun activities at socials! No.1492 [2.7oz] $12.00 Rhinestone BSF Pin. This jeweled Greek letter pin is sure to add a sparkle to your outfit. No.977 [.1oz]... $ Officer Pins. These pins are a mix of polished reflective gold and a matte gold finish. Now with tie tack back! No [.3oz] $10.00 Vice President No [.3oz] $10.00 Treasurer No [.3oz] $10.00 Recording Secretary No [.3oz] $10.00 Corresponding Secretary No [.3oz] $10.00 Extension Officer 20 August Gift 2014 Department The Torch Monday thru Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm Gift Selections

21 Shoulder / Fanny Pack. (7.5 wide x 9.5 tall) With pen and cell phone holder. No.1411 [10oz].. $10.75 Life, Learning & Friendship. Silver Heart w/cord. No.994 [.3oz]... $4.95 4x6 Beaded Silver. Mirror Picture Frame. No.1436[13oz] $12.00 License Plate Frame. Fits around standard license plate. Frame has gold Greek letters on black background, and bottom has BETA SIGMA PHI. No.1220 [2oz] $4.25 Life, Learning & Friendship Silver Bracelet. No.975 [1oz].... $10.00 BSP Key Chain. - Charms Sold Separately. No.1173 [1oz]... $3.00 2Yr Purse Calendar Calendar, yellow with black Greek letters, just the right size to fit in your purse! No.1132[1.9oz] $5.00 Purse Key Finder. Have a hard time finding your keys in your purse? Well, this very handy purse key finder hangs on the edge of your purse so they are always within reach! No.1129 [.9oz] $5.25 Mini Gift Boxes. Suitable for holding pins, jewelry, and more. These 1 3/4 x 1 3/4 yellow boxes features black Greek letters in repeating pattern. No.315[.2oz] $0.35 Ea c h No.316[2oz] $ Pa c k Yellow Pen. No $2.25 Welcome beta sigma phis New Theme Gift Items Yellow Pencils. W/Blk. Beta Sigma Phi & Rose. No.205 [1oz].. $0.50 Theme Charm This charming silver charm featuring Expand Your BSF Family Tree can be worn as a pin using a charm converter. No.2054[.2oz] $5.00 Theme Seals Proudly displaying the theme Expand Your BSF Family Tree this 1 1/2 decorative seal is ideal for adding a friendship flourish to any sorority correspondence. 100 per pkg. No.3014 [2oz] $5.25 Gift Department Monday thru Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm August Gift Selections 2014 The Torch 21

22 Charms - Accessories - gifts 8250[.2oz] Gi r l/wo m a n 8110[.2oz] Gr a n d m a 8206[.2oz] Miss Congeniality - ALL CHARMS $ OFFICERS CHARMS 8001[.2oz] President 8005[.2oz] Tr e a s u r e r 8264[.2oz] Golden Circle 8218[.2oz] Greek Letters 8148[.2oz] Mi z pa h 8002[.2oz] Vice President 8006[.2oz] Ex t e n s i o n Officer 8266[.2oz] Silver Circle 8130[.2oz] Happy Birthday 8242[.2oz] Or d e r o f t h e Ro s e 8003[.2oz] Recording Sec. 8004[.2oz] Co r r e s p o n d i n g Sec. 8012[.2oz] President Gav e l Silo Bookmark. -Bookmark with Greek letters and beads. No.1193 [1oz].... $3.50 Breast Cancer Pin. Silver pin with the Greek letters on a pink ribbon. No.188[.2oz] $ [.2oz] Secret Sister 8112[.2oz] Br i d e 8278[.2oz] Sweetheart 8535[.2oz] Yellow Crest 8254[.2oz] Queen 8106[.2oz] Ba b y 8248[.2oz] Pr i n c e s s 8530[.2oz] Yellow Rose Superstar Pin. This gold plated superstar pin is a perfect gift for the sister who goes above and beyond. No. 806[.1oz] $5.00 Ovarian Cancer Pin. Silver with pink an blue ribbons. All profits will go to women s cancer fund. No.976 [.2oz] $5.00 BSF Girlfriend Pin. This silver pin features five sisters holding hands, displaying the Greek letters. No.807[.2oz] $4.75 Charm Converters. Converts your charm into a pin with this fleur-de-lis converter, available in gold or silver. No. 191[.1oz]..... $3.00 g o l d-t o n e No. 192[.1oz]..... $3.00 Silver tone No. 195[.1oz]..... $2.75 Button charm converter, Gold only. Charm Bracelets. No. 6901[.2oz].. $4.25 Si lv e r t o n e 7 1/2 No. 6902[.2oz].. $4.50 Silver tone 8 Envoy Money Clip. Silver with Beta Sigma Phi Envoy engraved, holds cash and cards. No.1194[.5oz] $8.00 Breast Cancer Charm. Silver pin with the Greek letters on a pink ribbon. No.8532[.2oz].... $4.25 Canadian Flag Pin. No.531[.1oz] $2.25 Patriotic Pin. Show your patriotism with this U.S. flag pin. Wear the red, white and blue colors proudly. No.530[.1oz] $2.25 Yellow Rose Cloisonne Pin. This 3/4 yellow and green pin makes an inexpensive gift. No.194[.1oz] $3.75 Greek Letter Pendant. Sterling Silver with 18 chain. No.175[.2oz].. $12.50 Yellow Rose Key Chain. Cloisonne yellow rose with gold Greek letters. No.1127[.7oz] $4.00 Silver Heart Necklace. Silver chain and heart pendant engraved with Chance made us friends BSF Made us Sisters -18 long. No.178[.3oz] $ August Gift 2014 Department The Torch Monday thru Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm Gift Selections

23 Chocolate Diva V-Neck. Chocolate Brown V-Neck 3/4 Sleeve with Beta Sigma Phi Diva in rhinestones. No.1635 MED[4.7oz]. $21.00 No.1636 LG[5.3oz]...$21.00 No.1637 XL[5.5oz]...$21.00 No.1638 XXL[6.8oz]..$23.00 No XL[7.9oz]..$23.00 Black Long Sleeve. Black Long Sleeve with graphic on back: Beta Sigma Phi in large letters, with fun-socials-friendship-diversified-adventurous-sisters-fellowship underneath. No.1606 MED[6.1oz]. $20.00 No.1607 LG[7.3oz]...$20.00 No.1608 XL[8.2oz]...$20.00 No.1609 XXL[8.5oz]..$22.00 No XL[9.3oz]..$23.00 Blue V-Neck. Blue V-Neck 3/4 Sleeve with Greek letters in rhinestones. No.1765 MED[4.7oz]. $21.00 No.1766 LG[5.3oz]...$21.00 No.1767 XL[5.5oz]...$21.00 No.1768 XXL[6.8oz]..$23.00 No XL[7.9oz]..$23.00 Yellow Koozie. Yellow with Greek letters in black. This collapsible koozie easily fits in your back pocket, ready to keep those drinks cool this summer! No.172 [.5oz].. $2.25 Pink Sorority Girl. Bright Neon Pink Short Sleeve with Sorority Girl in Navy Blue. No.1166 MED[5.6oz]. $16.00 No.1167 LG[6.3oz]...$16.00 No.1168 XL[7oz]....$16.00 No.1169 XXL[8.2oz]..$18.00 No XL[8.6oz]..$ oz Tervis Sports Bottle. Tumbler w/gray lid, featuring Beta and Sigma inside a larger Phi. Lifetime guarantee. Return directly to Tervis for replacement! No.1134 [10.4oz] $18.00 Beta Sigma Phi Accessories Book of Beta Sigma Phi. No.9524[2oz] $3.00 Invitation to Life. No.9523[3oz] $3.00 Ritual Book. No.9519[6oz] $ oz Tervis Tumbler Wrap. Tumbler w/green lid, featuring Greek letters over the six virtues in their corresponding colors. Lifetime guarantee. Return directly to Tervis for replacement! No.1133 [7.4oz].. $13.00 Gift Department Monday thru Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm August Gift Selections 2014 The Torch 23

24 Awards and recognition Recognition Certificates. A longstemmed rose and black lettering are featured on these 8 1/2 x 11 heavyweight tan paper certificates. Chapter prints in the honor. Packages of 5. No. 937 [3oz] $2.75 Silver, Golden and Diamond Circle Certificates. The 6 1/2 x 9 3/4 folders are pale blue with silver accents for Silver Circle and ivory with gold accents for Golden Circle. Note: Certificate to be signed by president or another officer. No [2oz]... $3.50 Silver Circle Whatever the honor is, this 5 x 7 award certificate will work! Lettering in brown on heavy-weight cream paper and suitable for framing. Chapter prints in the message. Packages of 10. No. 939 [2oz].....$2.50 Founder s Award Pin. Honor your special sisters who receive a Founder s Award from International. Oval shape, white and gold cloisonne pin. No. 157 [.1oz] $4.50 No [2oz]... $3.50 Songs on CD. Kay O Donnell sings No [2oz]... $3.50 No [2oz]... $6.00 Golden Circle Diamond Circle Diotima Trophy. Your Girl or Woman of the Year will be honored! No [9oz] $15.25 songs of Beta Sigma Phi. Diamond Circle Pin. Honor your special sisters who have been in sorority 60 years. No. 129 [.4oz] $7.25 Silver and Golden Circle Pins. 25 and 50 Year Pins. Perfect Attendance Pin. Pin sold separately. Additional numerals are available. Numerals for 1 to 51 years of perfect attendance in stock. No. 105 [.2oz]..... $7.25 Nos. 1-51[.01oz].. $2.75ea Convention Chairman Pin. For all the hard work she does, your convention chair deserves a silver star! Star-shaped pin has a white spinel in point, and center has a C for chairman and our Greek letters. No.103[.1oz] $13.50 Recognition Pin. Ideal as a banquet favor or pledge gifts are these tiny gold finish pins. No.152[.1oz] $5.00 Letters No.154[.1oz] $4.00 Crest Program of the Year Pin. A small, gold-finish pin features an open book, the words Program of the Year, and the lamp of learning. No.158[.1oz]... $7.50 Membership Torch Pin. This lovely pin brilliantly showcases our Ritual colors. Great for a Secret Sister gift. No.971[.2oz]....$ Achievement Awards. AugustGift 2014Department The Torch No.125 [.2oz] $6.75 Silver Circle No. 159 [.2oz] $6.75 Golden Circle 25 or 50 Years Continuously Active Circle Crown Pin. Members who have been fully and continuously active (no inactive time) will receive a crown design pin. No. 225 [.2oz] $7.75 Silver Circle No. 259 [.2oz] $7.75 Golden Circle Mother s Pin. Show mom that you care with this gold rose and Greek letter pin. No.161[.1oz] $5.00 Sunshine Chairman Pin. Gold pin with the title of Sunshine Chairman topped with the BSF Greek letters. No.163[.2oz] $6.25 Greek Letter Cloisonne Pin. This 1 tall Greek letter pin is available in black enamel with gold shadow or gold enamel with black shadow. No.197[.1oz] $3.50 gold with black shadow No.198[.1oz] $3.50 black with gold shadow Rhinestone Tiara. Bring a smile to your sweetheart s face by crowning her with this elegant tiara. Combs in back hold s it firmly in place. No. 932[2oz] $ Monday thru Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm Gift Selections

25 No. 128 [.1oz] $ Years (White Shaft & White Stone) No. 130 [.1oz] $ Years (White Shaft & 3 White Stones) No. 132 [.1oz] $ Years (7 White Stones & Red Stone) No. 134 [.1oz] $ Years (White Shaft/Panel & 3 White Stones) No. 137 [.1oz] $ Years (Gold Panel & White Stone) No. 139 [.1oz] $ Years (Gold Shaft/Rose & White Stone) No. 131 [.1oz] $ Years (Oval/Greek Letters & 133 White Stone) No. 133 [.1oz] $ Years (Diamond-shaped & White Stone) No. 136 [.1oz] $ Years (Circle with Crest in Gold Finish) No. 141 [.1oz] $ Years (Octagon shape, gold on white w/ clear stone) No. 142 [.1oz] $ Years (Gold on white) No. 135 [.1oz] $ Life Member (Pearl-finish heart set with white stone rests on torch) No. 165 [.3oz] $ Years No. 162 [.1oz] $ Years 170 important notice When ordering additional bars, do not send the pin to the gift department. You or your jeweler may attach the bar to the pin. No. 170 [.1oz] $ Years Member Circle Pin with Bars. Diotima Pin Jewels. Jewels for your Diotima stud pin. Order the degree of the chapter or Girl/ Woman of the Year Degree. Awards and recognition Years Pin. Golden pins to mark sorority milestones. Include name of member for whom the pin is intended. No. 951[.1oz].... $3.25 Nu Phi Mu (Pink) No. 692[.1oz].... $3.25 Ritual of Jewels (Yellow) No. 953[.1oz].... $3.25 Diotima Exemplar (White) Stud Pin. No. 693[.1oz].... $3.25 This Girl or Preceptor (Blue) Woman of No. 694[.1oz].... $3.25 the Year pin Laureate (Green) features Diotima and No. 691[.1oz].... $3.25 torch. Corresponding City Council (Red) Diotima pin jewels No. 691[.1oz].... $3.25 are listed at right. Master (Red) No.950 [.30oz]... No. 696[.1oz].... $ $7.00 Torchbearer (Purple) No. 957[.1oz].... $2.75 Gold Stud No. 6800[.1oz]... $1.50 Rubber Backs pkg. of 10 Mizpah Necklace W/ Pouch. No.965[.4oz].. $9.50 Order of the Rose Pin. Triple goldplated, heart-and-rose pin with its pearl dewdrops has a hidden ring to convert it from a pin to a pendant. Must include name of member for whom the pin is intended. No. 2155[.3oz]...$21.00 gold-tone Order by Degree of chapter or Guard. The guard is a tiny gold rose with white spinel. Girl/Woman of the Year Degree. Must include name of member for whom the guard is intended. No. 924 Woman of the year -only $5.00 No. 156[.1oz].... $10.00 gold-tone Pin and Bar [.3oz] $12.00 No. 925 Master (Red) [.3oz] No. 926 City Council (Red) [.3oz] No. 927 Laureate (Green) [.3oz] No. 928 Preceptor (Blue) [.3oz] Secret Sister No. 929 Exemplar (White) [.3oz] Cards. Surprise No. 930 Ritual of Jewels (Black) [.3oz] your Secret Sister No. 931 On Line Chapter (Yellow) [.3oz] throughout the No. 933 Nu Phi Mu (Gold) [.3oz] year. Set of 12 Bar Only $7.00 colorful cards; 9 special cards with No. 940 Nu Phi Mu (Gold) [.1oz] messages and 3 No. 941 Ritual of Jewels (Black) [.1oz] blank all-occasion No. 942 Exemplar (White) [.1oz] cards. No. 943 Preceptor (Blue) [.1oz] No. 307 [5oz] No. 944 Laureate (Green) [.1oz] No. 945 City Council (Red) [.1oz] $8.00 No. 947 Master (Red) [.1oz] No. 948 On Line Chapter (Yellow) [.1oz] No. 949 Torchbearer (Purple) [.1oz] 2014 The Torch Gift Department Monday thru Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm August Gift Selections 25

26 Sorority Stationary & supplies Sorority Seals. Rosebud seals 2 1/2 diameter with 4 per package. No.503 [.1oz]....$2.00 Car Decals. Designed to adhere to your car window, this 2 3/4 circular decal includes a yellow rose and our Greek letters in black. No.504 [.1oz] $1.50 Sorority Seals. Yellow Rose seals 1 1/2 tall with 150 per package. No.523 [.2oz] $5.00 Rose Mouse Pad. No member should fire up her computer without a BSF mouse pad. With a bold yellow rose and the words Beta Sigma Phi sisters are blossoms in the garden of life adorning it, this is a great reminder of sorority. No.1291 [5oz]..... $7.00 Sorority Seals. Torch seals 1 1/2 tall with 200 per package. No. 525 [2oz]... $4.50 Address Labels. 120 Per Package. No.520 [4oz].... $7.00 Sorority Seals. Sunburst seals 1 5/8 tall with 10 per package. No.521 [.4oz] $3.00 Sorority Seals. Black and gold embossed Crest seals 1 3/4 tall with 150 per package. No.527 [1oz] $4.50 Rubber Stamps. No. 562 [.5oz] $4.25 Crest No. 563 [.2oz] $4.25 Greek Letters No. 564 [.4oz] $4.25 Rose No. 565 [.5oz] $4.25 Love Your Secret Sister Fingerpress Yellow Rose. 1 tall embroidered yellow rose with green leaves and stem that you can stick anywhere. No.529[.1oz] $0.50 ea. Sorority Seals. Greek letter seal 1 long with 200 per package. No.526 [2oz] $4.50 Sticker and Decals. Greek-letter sticker and decal are 2 3/4 long. Crest sticker and decal are 3 tall. No.505[.1oz] $0.50ea. Greek letters sticker No.506[.1oz] $0.50ea. Crest sticker No.507[.1oz] $0.50ea. Greek letters decal Informal Notes. Top-fold notes with Beta Sigma Phi printed in blue make great thank-you notes. Includes 24 notes and 24 envelopes. No.308 [7oz].... $6.00 Formal Notes. White, French-folded paper. Folded 4 1/4 x 5 1/2 notes make attractive invitations. 24 notes and 24 envelopes. No.304 [6oz] $6.00 Place Cards. From formal banquets to informal luncheons, these folded place cards imprinted in navy are always appropriate. 50 per package. No.310 [4oz]... $3.00 Self-Sticking Name Badges. Use them at conventions, parties, and area meetings. 50 per package. No.1150 [3oz]... $4.00 Gift Department Monday thru Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm Gift Selections 26 August 2014 The Torch

27 Pearl Crown Pin. Stylized crown pin with 7 pearls and a gold crestlite finish with our Greek letters. No.111[.2oz] $9.25 Rose Pin. This gold-tone rose pin, 5/8 in diameter, fits perfect on a lapel. No. 790[.1oz] $7.50 Rose Attribute Jewels. Each Preceptor jewel represents one of our 6 attributes. Jewels come with rubber backs for secure fastening. Rhinestone Crown Pin. Rhinestones and crest gleam from a silver-finish setting. No.124[.2oz] $ Advisor Pins. Attractive torch-shaped set with white stones double as lapel pins. No.147[.1oz] $10.00 Advisor Italian charm starter. While supplies last. No.972[.6oz]... $2.00 In Memory Pin. No.196[.2oz] $5.25 Baby Spoon. Practical now and treasured always, our baby s spoon comes engraved with Greek letters. No.210 [1oz] $6.50 Rose Attribute Pin. This eye-catching gold-tone pin features six openings - one for each Preceptor jewel. See rose attribute jewels below. No.690[.2oz]... $7.00 No.691 R[.1oz]..$3.25 Red for Courage No.692 Y[.1oz]..$3.25 Yellow for Vision No.693 B[.1oz]..$3.25 Blue for Humility No.694 G[.1oz]..$3.25 Green for Fellowship No.695 O[.1oz]..$3.25 Orange for Loyalty No.696 V[.1oz]..$3.25 Violet for Service No.6800[.1oz].. $1.25 Rubber Backs - Package of 10 Petite Friendship Brooch. A hidden ring allows you to wear it as a necklace, too! Brooch is 7/8 high and available in gold finish. No.2192[.2oz] $9.00 Honorary Member Pin. Globeshaped gold pin symbolizes the international impact of Beta Sigma Phi. Black enamel frames lettering above and below the crest. No.150[.1oz] $11.00 Insignia Ribbon. (2 wide x 4 long) With this insignia ribbon you can pin all of your Beta Sigma Phi pins, badges and officers jewelry on your clothes with just one pin. No.1048[.3oz].. $7.00 Black No.1049[.3oz]...$7.00 White No.1050[.3oz]...$7.00 Blue No.1051[.3oz]...$7.00 Green No.1053[.4oz]...$7.00 Red No.1054[.4oz]... $7.00 Purple Colors of the Flame. These pins represent the Colors of the Flame, and each comes in presentation folder with a quotation, definition and anecdote about that color. Pins are 5/8 in diameter in fine-colored cloisonne. Wear on our Colors of the Flame ribbon, which features a white torch on gold-tone pin on top of a black ribbon. No.700[.3oz]... $9.50 Colors of the Flame ribbon No.701[.8oz] $6.75 Courage - Red with White Rose No.702[.8oz] $6.75 Vision -Yellow with white candles No.703[.8oz] $6.75 Humility - Blue with white lily No.704[.8oz] $6.75 Loyalty - Orange with yellow Rose No.705[.8oz] $6.75 Fellowship - Green with gold clasp hands No.706[.8oz] $6.75 Service - Violet with brown & gold paintbrush Italian Charms. While supplies last. - SOLD SEPARATELY - No.978 Strawberry[.1oz].....$1.50 No.979 I (Heart) BSP[.1oz]...$1.50 No.980 Breast Cancer[.1oz].. $1.50 No.981 Queen[.1oz] $1.50 No.982 Secret Sister[.1oz]... $1.50 No.983 Sweetheart[.1oz].... $1.50 No.984 Princess[.1oz] $1.50 No.985 Crest[.1oz] $1.50 No.986 President[.1oz] $1.50 No.987 Vice President[.1oz].. $1.50 No.988 Rec. Sec[.1oz] $1.50 No.989 Corr. Sec[.1oz] $1.50 No.990 Treasurer[.1oz] $1.50 No.991 Ext. Officer[.1oz].... $1.50 No.992 Woman of Yr[.1oz]... $1.50 No.993 Greek Letters[.1oz].. $1.50 Pledge of the Year Pin. Honor your new pledge for her efforts!. This oval pin has gold crestlite finish with Greek letters, a torch and a laurel wreath. No.109[.2oz]..... $6.00 Jewelry items Gift Department Monday thru Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm Gift Selections August 2014 The Torch 27

28 meetings and rituals Zippy Letter Opener. Black letter opener with magnetic back features yellow rose and Beta Sigma Phi. No.1434[.7oz] $2.50 Beta Sigma Phi Post- It Notes. These yellow notes are handy for leaving yourself reminders! Notes have Beta Sigma Phi in green script with a yellow rose. 50 sheets per pad. No.319 [2oz] $1.50 Wood Gavel. This walnut gavel has a gold band and Beta Sigma Phi engraved in script. No.402 [6oz] $18.50 Tote Bag. This black canvas bag is quickly becoming a favorite! The zippered top keeps all items safe, and there is also a convenient side compartment. No.1413 [10oz].. $10.00 Purple Coin Purses. This faux mini-bank coin purse is just the right treat to stuff a stocking with or help keep your coins handy. In purple. No.1182 [1oz] $3.00 Purple Chapter Receipt Book. Never lose track of incoming payments or outgoing payments again with this 25-page, carbon-copying receipt book. Great ideal gift for your chapter s treasurer. No. 221 [3oz] $2.50 For one No. 223 [8oz] $6.00 For three Wine Glass. Try these elegant Beta Sigma Phi wine glasses etched with the Greek letters and a lovely rose. No.1125 [6oz] $7.50 Glass Tray. This Glass Tray is etched with an elegant Beta Sigma Phi in the center of this 9 x14 plate. No.249[29oz] $38.00 Cloth Crest. This black and gold, 15 high crest is ideal for chapters making their own Ritual cloth. No.551 [2oz] $12.50 Gift Certificate. Give the gift that everyone wants! Available for any amount from $5.00 and up. No.9997[12oz]$5.00 & up Yellow Rose Cards. Yellow rose cards come in 6 to a package with envelopes; blank inside. No.305[3oz] $4.00 Party Book. This book contains hundreds of party ideas from sorority members. No.426 [14oz] $14.95 Official Notebook. This burgundy 3-ring binder features the words Beta Sigma Phi in white script on the cover and Life, Learning, and Friendship printed on the spine. 10 x 11 1/2. No.1162 [12.2oz] $7.50 Mini Notebook. Just like the official notebook only smaller in size! This 6 x 9 3-ring binder is great for yearbooks. No.1161 [10.3oz] $ August Gift 2014 Department The Torch Monday thru Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm Gift Selections

29 Car Magnet. Features the Greek letters, a yellow rose and the words Sisters Forever. No.1057[.8oz] $5.75 Ritual Vase. Clear glass vase is detailed with etched Greek letters. Looks beautiful with the clear glass candle holders. No.1021 [16oz].... $10.00 Purple Plastic Bag. (10 x 13 ) Purple with Greek letters in black. No.1509[.3oz] $1.25 ea. Folding Mirror. 3 1/4 x 2 1/4 pocket mirror is white with black Beta Sigma Phi and rose; it s a compact, so your mirror can t get scratched or broken. No.1433 [1.2oz].. $2.50 Bud Vase. This cylindrical vase, etched with long-stem rose and Beta Sigma Phi in script will elegantly hold your yellow roses! Vase is 7 1/2 high. No.1130 [9oz] $8.75 Celebration Cups. These nonflammable cups shield candle flame from drafts and keeps hands and clothes safe from dripping wax. Feature Beta Sigma Phi in black script printed in both directions so you can use as table decoration or as a candle holder at Rituals. No.608 [1oz] $1.75 each No.609 [12oz] $15.00 for a dozen The Living Masterpiece. The author of Beta Sigma Phi s Rituals, Lynn Terry, offers golden thoughts on the art of living. A perfect gift to progressing members or anyone. No.424 [2oz] $2.00 Song Book. Sorority songbook contains music and lyrics for more than 50 songs. No.422 [11oz] $10.00 meetings and rituals Clear Glass Mug. Sand-etched Greek letters make this glass mug an excellent gift for those in your sorority. Perfect for chapter gatherings. No.1452[10oz] $5.25 Yellow Sister Mugs 15oz.Yellow with Greek letters printed on both sides. No.1124 [15oz].. $6.50 Votive Candle Selections. Perfect for Rituals, these candles are 1 1/4 and fit in most common candle holders. Sold only in dozens. No.500 [14.8oz] $10.00 Ritual of Jewels: 2 of each color No.501 [14.8oz] $10.00 Yellow No.502 [14.8oz] $10.00 Black Gift Department Monday thru Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm August Gift Selections 2014 The Torch 29

30 Jewelry items & officer pins Full Jeweled Badges. Your badge with 18 crownset pearls is an excellent expression of sorority membership. Full Ritual of Jewels Badge. Highlights of the Greek letters on black and three pearls in the guard. No.2102[1.6oz] $ Full Exemplar Badge. Greek letters on white. Guard is set with a white stone and Exemplar in gold on a white background. No.2104[1.6oz] $ Gold plate Gold plate Full Preceptor Badge. Greek letters on a blue background. The guard has a blue stone with the word Preceptor in gold on a blue background. No.2106[1.6oz] $ Gold plate Full Laureate Badge. Combines the phi and the torch with gold Greek letters on a green background. A green stone is set in the flame. No.2108[1.6oz]..$ Gold plate Full Master Badge. Combines the phi and torch with gold Greek letters on a red background. A red stone is set in the flame. No.2113[1.6oz]..$ Gold plate Full Torchbearer Badge. Combines the phi and the torch with gold Greek letters on a purple background. A purple stone is set in the flame. No.2109[1.6oz]..$ Gold plate Mini Jeweled Badges. Modeled from the full-jeweled badge in size and style, the mini badge features 18 synthetic pearls mounted in polished gold plate Mini Exemplar Badge. The guard is set with a white stone. Exemplar is in gold on a white background. No.4104[.4oz].....$41.00 Mini Ritual of Jewels Badge. There are 3 additional half-pearls in the Ritual of Jewels guard. No.4102[.4oz] $41.00 Mini Preceptor Badge. The accompanying guard carries a blue stone and the word Preceptor in gold on a blue background. No.4106[.4oz] $41.00 Mini Torchbearer Badge. The Torchbearer mini badge has a purple background and a purple stone. No.4109[.4oz] $41.00 Mini Laureate Badge. The Laureate mini badge has a green background and a green stone. No.4108[.4oz] $41.00 Mini Master Badge. The Master mini badge features a red stone and a red background. No.4113[.4oz] $41.00 Conversions. Return whole pin with check or money order. No credit cards. 6-8 weeks for delivery. $ Chapter Officer Pins. While Supplies Last! Give these delicate goldfinish pins, each set with a red stone, to your chapter officers. No. 138[.1oz] $8.50 Vice President - Torch w/ Wings No. 140[.1oz] $8.50 Extension Officer - Candlestick No. 144[.1oz] $8.50 Recording Secretary - Quill No. 145[.1oz] $8.50 Corresponding Secretary - Scroll No. 146[.1oz] $8.50 Treasurer - Key President Gavel Pins. While Supplies Last! Present these jeweled gold gavel pins to your chapter or council president. Order by degree of chapter. No.110[.1oz] $11.50 Ritual of Jewels (9 pearls) No.112[.1oz] $8.50 Exemplar (clear stone) No.116[.1oz] $10.50 Preceptor (1 clear & 2 blue stones) No.120[.1oz] $10.50 Laureate (1 clear & 2 green stones) No.126[.1oz] $10.50 Master (1 clear & 2 red stones) No.127[.1oz] $9.00 On-line (yellow stone) No.115[.1oz] $11.00 Torchbearer (1 clear & 2 purple stones) City Council Officer Pins. These diamondshaped, gold-plated pins feature the office held and are set with one red stone (except the city council representative pin). Ideal gifts of appreciation for council officers. No.800[.1oz] $8.75 Vice President No.801[.1oz] $8.75 Recording Secretary No.802[.1oz] $8.75 Corresponding Secretary No.803[.1oz] $8.75 Treasurer No.804[.1oz] $8.25 Representative (no stone) No.114[.1oz] $9.00 City Council (2 red stones) Please Note: Full-jeweled badges and mini jeweled badges are not Ritual pins. If you need a pin for a Ritual, contact the Beta Sigma Phi certification department rather than the gift department. (816) August Gift 2014 Department The Torch Monday thru Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm Gift Selections

31 Date: Three easy ways to order gifts! PHONE: :30am - 5pm CST M-F Qty Item Number Description Ship To: Notice: Please check orders promptly. No returns or adjustments after 90 days. Prices are in effect from August 1, 2014 until July 31, 2015 Theme Charms No Expand Your Family... [.2oz] $5.00 No Light Up Your Life [.2oz] $5.00 No You re Among Friends [.2oz] $5.00 Call for availability of past theme charms. Charms No.8106 Baby [.2oz] $4.25 No.8112 Bride [.2oz] $4.25 No.8250 Girl/Woman of the Year [.2oz] $4.25 No.8264 Golden Circle [.2oz] $4.25 No.8110 Grandma [.2oz] $4.25 No.8218 Greek Letters [.2oz] $4.25 No.8130 Happy Birthday [.2oz] $4.25 No.8206 Miss Congeniality [.2oz] $4.25 No.8148 Mizpah [.2oz] $4.25 No.8242 Order of the Rose [.2oz ] $4.25 No.8248 Princess [.2oz] $4.25 No.8254 Queen [.2oz] $4.25 No.8260 Secret Sister [.2oz] $4.25 No.8266 Silver Circle [.2oz] $4.25 No.8278 Sweetheart [.2oz] $4.25 No.8535 Yellow Crest [.2oz] $4.25 No.8530 Yellow Rose [.2oz] $4.25 No.8532 Breast Cancer [.2oz] $4.25 MAIL: Beta Sigma Phi Gifts PO Box 8500 Kansas City MO Name: Address: City: State/Providence: Zip: Daytime Phone: ITEMS ORDERED: Shipping and handling is now calculated by weight. If paying by check or money order, call Gifts for shipping and handling charges. Call: or Gifts@betasigmaphi.org For Office Use Only: CHK M/O CSH G O/M S/H Other Officers Charms No.8001 President (Gavel) [.2oz] $4.25 No.8002 Vice President (Hands) [.2oz] $4.25 No.8003 Recording Secretary (Quill) [.2oz] $4.25 No.8004 Corresponding Sec. (Inkwell)[.2oz] $4.25 No.8005 Treasurer (Key) [.2oz] $4.25 No.8006 Extension Officer (Torch) [.2oz] $4.25 No.8012 President s Gavel [.2oz] $4.25 Stars No.6001 President (Gavel) [.1oz] $1.95 No.6002 Vice President (Hands) [.1oz] $1.95 No.6003 Recording Secretary (Quill) [.1oz] $1.95 No.6004 Corresp. Secretary (Inkwell) [.1oz] $1.95 No.6005 Treasurer (Key) [.1oz] $1.95 No.6006 Extension Officer (Torch) [.1oz] $1.95 No.6010 City Council [.1oz] $1.95 No.6212 Beginning Day [.1oz] $1.95 No.6216 Best Program [.1oz] $1.95 No.6236 Convention [.1oz] $1.95 No.6246 Friendship [.1oz] $1.95 No.6248 Girl of the Year [.1oz] $1.95 No.6124 Historian [.1oz] $1.95 No.6128 Membership Chairman [.1oz] $1.95 payment method: Check or Money Order Enclosed Payment in U.S. Dollars Only Charge to My Credit Card: Visa Mastercard Discover AmEx Credit Card Account Number: Expiration Date: Chapter Number: Chapter Name: ONLINE BetaSigmaPhi.org Unit Price CVV# (3-4 digit security code on card.) Total Price Signature: (Signature required for credit card orders) No.6132 Parliamentarian (Mason Star)[.1oz] $1.95 No.6264 Perfect Attendance [.1oz] $1.95 No.6272 Pledge of the Year [.1oz] $1.95 No.6140 Publicity Chairman (Scroll) [.1oz] $1.95 No.6136 Program Chairman (Podium)[.1oz] $1.95 No.6288 Program of the Year [.1oz] $1.95 No.6316 Queen [.1oz] $1.95 No.6144 Scrapbook [.1oz] $1.95 No.6292 Secret Sister [.1oz] $1.95 No.6152 Srvc. Chrmn (Staff & Wreath)[.1oz] $1.95 No.6156 Social Chrmn (Cornucopia) [.1oz] $1.95 No.6150 Sunshine [.1oz] $1.95 No.6304 Sweetheart [.1oz] $1.95 No.6164 Telephone Chairman [.1oz] $1.95 No.6308 Thank You [.1oz] $1.95 No.6312 Transferee (Compass) [.1oz] $1.95 No.6714 Four-Star Chapter [.1oz] $1.95 No.6168 Way/Mns Chrmn (Key&Wreath)[.1oz] $1.95 No.6250 Woman of the Year [.1oz] $1.95 No.6154 Yardstick [.1oz] $1.95 No.6172 Yearbook [.1oz] $1.95 Miscellaneous No.6800 Rubber Backs (10 per pack)[.1oz] $1.25 No.6900 Jump Rings (10 per pack) [.1oz] $1.25 Gift Department Monday thru Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm Gift Selections charms, stars, and gift order form August 2014 The Torch 31

32 PERIODICAL MAIL The Torch of Beta Sigma Phi (USSN ) P.O. Box 8500 Kansas City, MO For Canada: P.O. Box 122 Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6S4 From the Archives Over the decades, Beta Sigma Phi has grown and changed, while remaining true to its core precepts. Similarly, the range and design of pins, insignia, and general gift items have evolved. Take a trip down memory lane as you peruse these vintage gift catalogs of yesteryear.