Beta Sigma Phi
Who We Are
- Consists of 13 chapters with 175 members.
- Age range - mostly retired to 90s.
- Up to 70 years years of membership
- Alpha, the first chapter, received its charter in 1938.
- Chapters meet twice a month, either in members homes or at a hall. Each meeting is dedicated to business matters and/or cultural programs.
- We publish a quarterly newsletter, The Yellow Rose for distribution to each member
- City wide functions include:
Fall Reception November
Founder 's Day Banquet April 30
Progression May - Girls Socials include: theme parties, pot luck dinners, get away weekends, movie nights,. . . and more
- Mixed Socials include: game night, bowling and curling, Theatre nights, car rally, Murder Mystery Night, Progressive Dinner...... and more
- Some chapter outings might include: Theatre, Millarville Market, Home Show, Craft shows, Saskatoon Berry Farm, Museum of the Regiment, Fire Hall/Police Station tours, Designer Showcase, a chocolate factory etc.
- Each year, Calgary Beta Sigma Phi awards the following:
Scholarship at the Kiwanis Music Festival
Louise Dean Scholarship
Dr Aileen Fish Memorial Bursary
Mrs Ruth Walker Scholarship
Dr. Leona Paterson Scholarship - Past Donations have gone to:Red Cross equipment lending program, Louise Dean Day Care, Brain Injury, Discovery House, Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra, payment for half the cost of purchasing a Handi Bus, ALS, Canadian Transplant Association and Wings of Hope.
- Although not a service organization our members can be found volunteering at the Mustard Seed, manning kettles for the Salvation Army, doing the run/walk for a cure and participating in many other service projects and fundraisers throughout the city.
- Membership provides opportunities to contribute to your community, develop lifelong friendships and develop leadership skills.
- As an international organization, Beta Sigma Phi offers transfer to any chapter within the organization and is a wonderful support system anywhere one might move.
- To learn more about Beta Sigma Phi in the Calgary area, please contact our Organization.