My Beta Experience

MoxieGrrl · #1 06-05-2003, 09:49 AM

Hello all!
I thought that I'd start a thread to let everyone know about my journey with Beta Sigma Phi.
I found out about Beta through GC, of course. There were a couple posts by women with strong views and a sweet tone that really impressed me. The letters in the sig file weren't something I recognized from my days of learning NPC sororities, so I decided to look around the Internet.......
WOW!! What I found out about Beta online knocked my socks off! Never did I imagine that there was this wonderful multi-generational sisterhood teeming with love, honor, and excitement right in my very own city!
So, I PM'd Erica812 to see what I could do to find out more. What a good idea on my part! She gave me excellent advice and no sooner did I finish reading her PM, I e-mailed Beta's National membership.
My name is on the list to be called for rush events. It was a few weeks ago, and I haven't heard anything from any of the chapters in my city (Pittsburgh). Right now, I'm just holding my breath, waiting for the call!
Wow....this has been a long post! LOL I will update this thread as more news happens on my quest for Beta sisterhood!

tnxbutterfly · #2 06-05-2003, 11:15 AM

I know the wait is hard,but trust me, it's the best thing you can do.

I'm in the same boat as you. So if you need a shoulder to cry on, pm me. I'm going to a rush event in 2 weeks and I will tell all my lovely friends here all about it

Keep us updated on your progress. Good luck to you

OrigamiTulip · #3 06-05-2003, 03:38 PM

Keeping my fingers crossed for you

erica812 · #4 06-06-2003, 11:30 AM

I'm so excited for you, and I'm glad you started a thread. I hope that your rush experience in Beta is wonderful (and quick!).

Erica

fire1977 · #5 06-09-2003, 12:07 AM

Are there any chapters in the Pittsburgh Area? I remember talking to AngelPhiSig about starting a chapter but at the time I was too busy.

bsp-mich24 · #6 06-09-2003, 08:01 PM

Hi fire1977,

It great to hear you are interested in "Beta". Have you tried contacting Int'l membership@betasigmaphi.org. or call 1-888-BETA-2B1 (238-2221). Ask for the Friendly Venture (FV) Kit and contact info for the nearest City Council in that area. I hope this info gets you on your way....Please keep us posted.

Michelle

MoxieGrrl · #7 06-10-2003, 11:32 AM

What's a friendly venture kit?

fire1977 - Yeah!! Maybe we'll be joining the same chapter!

AngelPhiSig · #8 06-10-2003, 11:07 PM

Ahhhh! Im in Pittsburgh! hehe...

Right now Im still stressed on the BSP thing cos we have not recieved any support from International... and my chapter is in the middle of no where (and now has 3 members so basically its like were starting over next year when I will be VERY busy with pre/student teaching and being pres of TBS). I would love to meet some interested women from Pgh / some sisters so I can get some help...

If any PGHers want to get coffee some day and talk BSP... Im all for it...

Jill1228 · #9 06-11-2003, 12:16 AM

Friendly Venture is to start a new chapter. BSP stuff is slow right now because the new year does not start until the last week of August

lwing · #10 06-13-2003, 01:04 PM

If you don't hear from the local chapters let us know and we'll follow up for you and try to get movement. Be sure we have your phone number because some members don't contact without it. I guess notes are out with technology. I have a good friend who is a member in Pittsburg area and I can get in touch with her for you if you'd like,
Laura Wingfield Beta Sigma Phi International

tearose · #11 06-14-2003, 12:23 AM

Hi Allison,

I am the new VP of Pittsburgh Area City Council. Please email me and I will see what I can do for you. What part of Pittsburgh are you in? Our Council covers a very large area. However, we only have four chapters who are part of Council. There are at least 3-4 other chapters in the area. I look forward to meeting you soon.

fire1977 · #12 06-15-2003, 11:12 PM

I live in Squirrel Hill....Where are you located Tearose?

MoxieGrrl · #13 06-16-2003, 10:53 AM

Nice to meet you, tearose!

I'm in Friendship

MoxieGrrl · #14 06-18-2003, 12:27 PM

Eeeh! Mr. Mox said that a lady called last night, asked for "Kristin" (which I always write my name Kristi N., easy mistake). He said it wasn't a telemarketer, and she said that she would call back. It could very well have been a telemarketer, but I can't help but think it was someone calling about Beta. Yee!!!

lwing · #15 06-18-2003, 12:40 PM

I hope the call was from a sister and that you'll get a chance to start meeting members and finding a chapter you can belong to. Beta Sigma Phi has added so much to my life and I have friends literally all over the world who are sisters.