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The 90th anniversary of Beta Sigma Phi International Sorority was celebrated by Beta Eta and Xi Gamma Nu chapters at the annual Founder's Day banquet held on April 29. Beta Sigma Phi is an international women's friendship network that provides educational programs to its members and opportunities for service to others. Members enjoy cultural and social events and donate to international funds and local worthwhile causes.

Members gathered at the First Christian Church Fellowship Hall and enjoyed punch and visitation during the social time. The tables were decorated with rainbows and pictures of past Founder's Days with colored plates and napkins, Sister By choice posters, the past year's theme and a large rainbow decorated the wall behind the head table.

The welcome was given by Joyce Egner, president of Beta Eta chapter as Mistress of Ceremonies and ViAnn Wiersig led the Opening Ritual. Gloria Metcalf, president of Xi Gamma Nu led the Beta Sigma Grace and Barbara Case led the Founder's Day Pledge.

Xi Gamma Nu Members-Back row L to R-Ida Evans, Angie Reed, Pam Jones, Jane Tucker, Ann Goll, Janet Jakubek, Gloria metcalf, Verlinda Otte, Linda Tutwiler, Fleta Reed. Front row L to R-Becky Marshall, Peggy O'Neil, Linda Roten, Wendy Jungman, Barbara Case.

A lovely dinner was provided by Alva's Market. The program followed with songs about sisters presented by sisters, Emily Bohlen and Myra Davison, accompanied by Sally Nighswonger.

President Egner read the message from International and announced the 2021-2022 Theme, "90 Years to Shine." "I think we are all glad to say goodbye to 2020 and ar not sure what to expect from 2021, but it must be better, right? I think all of us want to see a light at the end of the tunnel so let us make this year that light for Beta Sigma Phi."

Each chapter presented a review of the past years' activities given by Linda Overton and Becky Marshall. Perfect attendance awards were announced. Honorees receiving Girl of the Year Awards were Beta Eta, Joyce Egner and Xi Gamma Nu, Jane Tucker and Beta Eta. Joyce thanked the Founder's Day committee, Doris Roberts, Cherie Lau and Thelma Crouch. At the conclusion of the banquet Joyce Egner led members in the Closing Ritual and Mizpah.