Sharing Reports - Nov/Dec - 2018
Cyber Council Sharing Report from OnLine Delta November 2018
President's Report
I am no longer able to accept and fulfill the duties of the office of President to the best of my ability. As of this meeting I am no longer President of Online Delta. Lisa
Cyber Council Report
BSP-Cyber Council) 22nd (2018) Annual Holiday Exchange Sign Ups Have Begun and Continue Until Nov 15th Sign Up Page: http://betajournal.com/ exchange22_2018.htm
Program
Oct
In keeping with this year’s theme “A Quilt of Friendship”, if you were making a quilt representing your years in Beta Sigma Phi which of the following quilts would you make? Or maybe you have one of your own which you could describe and why you feel it best describes your years in Beta Sigma Phi.
Service
Sept
Problems with Miracle products on the web. Talk to your bank and make sure of the ways that you can protect yourself!.
Oct
Just want to tell you what is going on with the credit card problem. My banking institution gave me a form to fill (CARD HOLDER STATEMENT OF DISPUTED ITEM) and send with a letter to the company with the necessary info, also send a copy of everything to the banking people. Then wait 10 days for an answer. We will see what happens. I will keep you informed.
Sunshine
Anniversarys 10/18 Evelyn & Gerry, 11/6 Dona & Norman
Birthdays 11/8 Barbara
Membership NA
Socials NA
Book Club NA
Koffee Klatch
September NA
Oct
"This is Halloween! Everybody make a scream!" What is your favorite Halloween movie?
Do you have trick or treaters where you live? What will you be giving out? What would your costume be? Do you decorate for Halloween? Do you have a holiday special at your house for Halloween? Looking at my copy of "The Torch" I thought it was lovely that Preceptor Kappa Lambda, Portland made up two pink pumpkins and delivered them to the Radiology Associates in recognition on Breast Cancer Awareness Month. I hope Ohio Gamma Alpha Master, Akron got their halloween candy after vising B.A. Sweetie Candy Company.
OLD Website
Cyber Council Sharing Reports
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Your Sister In OLD,
Submitted by,Evelyn—Cyber Council Representative for OLD
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In September, Chris M-H presented the social/program on the history of the Iditarod. We all joined her on the BSP bus which is covered in yellow roses and large BSP letters on the side. We are headed to Alaska and while on the way we had a special box dinner. We had a choice of chicken parmigiana rice ball or a broccoli and cheese rice ball along with a small salad and mixed fruit cup. There was iced tea, raspberry iced tea, coffee, tea, lemonade, water and milk. For dessert we had a variety of cookies and brownies. She shared her pictures of her recent trip to Alaska.
In October, we welcomed four sisters interested in joining our online chapter. For our program, we learned about what “day” our birthday was……It seems that every day is "something" Day. So lets look at that dilemna more closely. There are International days, weeks and months. These are dates that are proposed by United Nations members and are established by resolutions. A few of these would be April 2 - World Autism Awareness Day, Jun 5 - World Environment Day, Dec 1 - World AIDS Day and today is Oct 18 - Conflict Resolution Day and World Vasectomy Day. The common theme is an issue that affects all countries.
Then there are the National Days (US). Sorry didn't find one for Canada. This month is: Adopt a Shelter Dog Month, Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Caffeine Addiction Recovery Month to name a few. But there are 31 days this month and most days have several remembrance days. For example, Oct 18th is National Chocolate Cupcake Day, National no beard Day, and National Get Smart About Credit Day amongst others.
Crazy huh? Well now lets have some fun. Here are some websites with these days listed. Find a strange or funny day and post it to the chapter. The stranger the better. After all this is Halloween season.
NationalDayCalendar.com
We enjoyed our programs in both months!
Hugs,
Chris M-H
President, Online Sigma
Online Beta had one visitor at the October meeting who was with us because she missed a land meeting. It was wonderful having her with us!
Some members planned to attend the October Conference in Cooperstown, New York.
This month I will spend time to share about our Program and Social.
The Program and Social for Online Beta. Our October Program was on Getting Organized for the Future. Jennie shared information her husband gathered for an outreach to Vietnam Veterans, but everyone can benefit from the guidance about important life documents, bills, and health care issues. The issues shared are very impotant and everyone would benefit from the advice.
The Social was at a winery and we enjoyed learning about not only wines, but apples, cider, and donuts at a Massachusetts Orchard.
Joyfully submitted,
Joanie N.
Online Beta
Jacey joined online Eta and was given the pledge ritual at the OCTOBER meeting. We all welcomed her.
Jacey and Melissa are about to complete their pledge training in under 6 weeks. Karen I. loves it!
Prayers for Susan and her daughter for calm waters.
Karen posted a program to help sisters with their computers during the OCTOBER meeting as it is a perfect time before the end of the year.
Karen I. was out late at poker party with 55 other sisters and families playing Texas Hold Em' last night,
Judy is in Japan having a grand time, and our Germany sister, Joyce, is visiting Cuba with her mom. Susan continues to enjoy car shows and travel with her husband.
Wishing those in the U.S. a happy Thanksgiving and safe travels, happy holidays, Merry Christmas, and a HAPPY 2019 New Year to all sisters.
Respectfully submitted, Karen Rep for OL Eta
September
We had no guests this month
Vice President Cheryl broke her leg in a fall, and is now recuperating.
Service Chm. Kathy reminded us to keep on clicking the free sponsored sites.
Courtesy: Carole V. posted the Birthdays, Anniversaries, and Milestones for the month.
Sunshine: Cheryl had no report this month. However, sisters, she could use a little sunshine while she recovers from her broken leg.
Book of Beta Sigma Phi: Carole V. Reviewed Perfect Attendance, in the Book of Beta Sigma Phi
We had no Social or Program this month.
Recipe: Carole V. shared a recipe for Quinoa and Kale, which can be adjusted easily to meet everyone’s individual tastes.
Unfinished Business: As a chapter we discussed the suggestion of the On Line gathering. Many sisters would love to attend, depending on the time of year and where it will be held.
No New Business and the meeting was adjourned with the Closing Ritual and Mispah.
October
October 8, 2018 President Ann M. called the meeting of Online Psi to order with all members reading the Opening Ritual.
17 members present, 3 member absent and no guests.
Committee Reports:
Service: Kathy S. Members were reminded to keep on clicking on our sponsored sites. A site through Coca Cola was given as an additional way to give.
Courtesy: Carole V. The Birthdays, Anniversaries, and Milestones for the month were posted.
Sunshine: It should be noted that Cheryl K. is now home from rehab, but is still unable to put any weight on her leg.
Book of Beta Sigma Phi: Carole V. Reviewed the History of the Yardstick.
Social and Program: Krissie E. took us on a delightful tour of Plymouth, Massachusetts. The sites were great and the authentic Pilgrim Thanksgiving dinner was very heavy and very strange to our palettes.
Book Review: Laurie R. introduced us to the book The Sleepwalker by Chris Bohjalian. The book sounds like it would be a good read.
Recipe: Krissie E. shared a family favorite – Russian Tea.
Ann posted late that the Gift Exchange for on line chapters has been posted and she forwarded all the information to the chapters for those sisters that were interested.
Ann closed the business meeting on October 10, 2018 with reading the Closing Ritual and Mizpah.
Guests: Katherine Ruby Morrison is from Laura’s land chapter.
Program: Dora presented a program on Sisterhood and the meaning of Sisterhood.
Beta Sigma Phi Reading: Laura read a communication from Karen Ing about online chapters (Common things among different online chapters, differences in online chapters, Online chapter Facebook, and helpful links).
Sunshine: Laura and Peter’s anniversary.
We are waiting for Joanie to confirm the receipt of the materials for her Exemplar ritual.
Service: Chair Joanie— The U.S.A. and Canada both have dedicated and wonderful service persons who keep our country safe. Many are away from home. How can you bring a little bit of home to them this Christmas Season? Perhaps a card? A package if you can do so. Please share with us how you shared joy with the service members.Program: Chair Beanie-- December program will be presented by Dora, and the program for January will be presented by Laura.
Social: Chair Patsy-- Patsy will host December’s social, and the social in January will be hosted by Carrie.
Special Sisters: Chair Carrie--- Special sister pairings are Wendy and Beanie, Laura and Joanie, and Patsy and Billie. December’s topic is “What is your best inherited quality or talent?” These topics can be a starting point to conversations you have with your Special Sister each month. Feel free to share any news, interests, or even recipes, if they are topics that you both wish to share.
Laura is making contacts with her chapter and the Cyber Council for prospective members.
Astra S has shown interest in being a guest at our meetings. No other new business.
Patsy hosted a Christmas social in her home in Port Alberni.
Cheers,
Dora Mobley
President of Online Upsilon
On Line Kappa always has an exciting agenda of activities going on. The programs promise to be informative and the socials leave each of us feeling present and included.
The big events for OLK since the Nov 2017 Cyber Council meeting has been the holiday pageants at church. It has been so much fun to read about what roles the children played. There were more experiences of the "thrill of victory" than the "agony of defeat" . All in all, the stars of these holiday pageant programs were definitely Oscar winners as reported by their Moms. Other big news for OLK has been new members joining our Fold of Sisterhood. These Gals are awesome and add a unique flavor to the diversity of our OLK Group.
The whole chapter received a special treat of updated Yearbooks. This task and treat was completed by a mother-daughter team within our gifted group. Each one of us presented a recent picture of ourselves along with news and items of interest that were shared with the chapter group. What a treasure.
The coming year promises to be full of continued togetherness for On Line Kappa. We have members who will be making progression, others are completing programs of academic goals. As happens in life, each member has issues of anxiety and concern. The therapy of being able to journal and to share is helpful to both the sender and the reader. The support that comes from offering a shoulder, a listening ear, a suggestion of free advice is the jewel of our Sisterhood. Our chapter is blessed to have a licensed Grief Counselor in our group. She has counseled many OLK members over her years.
As the Cyber Council Representative for On Line Kappa #110, I want to extend Happy New Year's cheer to everyone and wishes for a happy and prosperous 2018.
Keep hope and faith alive, Bonnie Online Kappa #110
Our Nov social was the world of Harry Potter, Hogwarts, on to London, etc to Ollivanders for some wand making, then some shopping and back home
Our Nov Program was on Thanksgiving--sharing Sister to Sister, Rebecca, our webmistress set up a program on our website to send videos & emails sending Thanksgiving wishes and there was lots of sharing of our favorite recipes too
Our Service project was our Veterans. We were ask to support our local community Vets by providing gift cards for food, phone or gas or magazine subscriptions and many other ideas
Our Dec social was Winter Wonderland, to see that Winter Wonderland our sleigh was driven by a very special person-- Santa Claus, we toured Lake Louise, stopped for some holiday shopping & on to Niagara Falls & Toronto and slid into home.
Our Dec Program was Holiday Tips to make it a stress free Holiday Season and members shared all the personal tips along with those we started off with from the presenters.
as always & especially during this season members shared more recipes & craft ideas, some were original or some were duplicated but all excellent. We have also had several members with health issues so lots of prayer requests going around and of course, the weather was a big topic.
We are planning an OLB gathering in Pigeon Forge in June 2018 in Pigeon Forge, TN prior to the TN convention which will be in Gatlinburg, TN & the convention will be hosted by Knoxville chapters. Some will attend only the OLB gathering, some the TN convention and some both events.
OLB sisters are wishing you all a very HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
Sandy & Madonna