Just the Beginning! Advice? - Page 3

sdidavide · #31 10-07-2002, 12:35 PM

Congratulations--
My mom is a member of Beta Sigma Phi. Every year I get the cookbook set to my apartmen to remind me of home.

erica812 · #32 10-08-2002, 10:46 PM

Tonight's meeting lasted an hour and a half! There was so much to say, and the women who attended were very enthusiastic and talkative. Before the meeting, I typed up an agenda, and I printed out some sample fliers that I have been working on. I gathered up the leftover little treat bags I had made (in case there were new ladies) and headed off to campus.

I arrived to find all of the girls from last time and one new face. I was thrilled! If you remember from the first Info Night, one of the women was a little if-y about joining, but she was there tonight with a smile and plenty of in-put. I think she is going to be a FANTASTIC sister.

We picked an application deadline for our Alpha Class (the "founding sisters"), and we decided to postpone our recruitment event ("Strawberry Bash") until mid-November. One girl said that she thought we should work on developing our sisterhood before we take on new members. Who can argue with that?!?!?

When she made that statement, I almost couldn't contain myself! I knew, then, that my dream was really coming true. Everyone agreed, so we are going to hold our Rush after the Founders are "official" with IHQ.

We also decided to make our Rush into three events: The Strawberry Bash, an activity (bowling or ice skating or maybe a philanthropy event), and a dressy dessert social where we will extend invitations.

I am soooooooooooooo excited!!!!!!!!! We are all going to get together this weekend at a local coffee house just to get to know each other better.

As far as numbers go, we now have 5 people (including myself) who have turned in applications, 1 who asked for an application, and 2 women who are still deciding whether or not they want to join. We're almost there!

Erica

wvapogirl · #33 10-10-2002, 02:01 PM

Go Erica!!

I just got my pledge book last night at our meeting. I am so enthusiastic about Beta Sigma Phi; my sisters are so wonderful, the organization is great... Next month's meeting is at my house, so I get to come up with the program. I could go on and on about how much I love this organization!

Keep us posted, Erica! I can't wait to call you my Sister (I love finally having sisters!!!

)

Nicole <---- one very happy Beta Sigma Phi Pledge

erica812 · #34 10-16-2002, 11:17 PM

Nicole---I'm so happy for you! It really sounds like you love Beta, and I can't wait to be a part of it, too.

To everyone who has been keeping tabs on me---things are going pretty well. We are one member short of chapter status, but the seventh sister will come in time. I really can't complain. The women who have committed themselves to this sisterhood are truly fantastic! I love them all. They are cheerful, enthusiastic, and dedicated. What more could I ask for?

I'm still itching to get that charter, but in the mean time, I'm just going to enjoy getting to know my sisters-to-be.

Thanks for all of your support!

Erica

erica812 · #35 10-20-2002, 02:52 PM

My girls and I are having an informal get-together tonight. I really can't wait to get to know them all better.

We did some major advertising just before the weekend, and I got one request for information via e-mail. If this girl joins, we will have THREE Sarahs!

Beta Love,
Erica

MTSUGURL · #36 10-20-2002, 06:51 PM

Girl, I'm so glad things are coming along for you. You're in my prayers!

Crystal

OPAGal · #37 10-22-2002, 01:07 PM

Erica I just had to write to tell you that after reading your thread I contacted Beta Sigma Phi's national office. I just got off the phone with them just a few moments ago. I'm going to start a chapter here at my school!! I fell in love with Beta Sigma Phi after taking your advice and checking the website out. Now I've just got to get seven other girls as interested as I am! I can't wait!

erica812 · #38 10-22-2002, 08:36 PM

Another Beta-to-be!! Welcome aboard, OPAGal. This process has been so rewarding for me. I have met a lot of wonderful women who are truly dedicated to bettering themselves and their community. I also feel good about myself because I know that I am doing my campus a great service by bringing Beta Sigma Phi to the area

Seriously though.....it does feel good to see your hard work blossom.

I had another response to our fliers today. This young woman said that she was curious because we didn't sound like a real sorority. At first, I was a little turned off by that, but I took it as an opportunity to show her all the great things that Beta is really about. We are having a Coffee Night at Starbucks next week, and I really hope that she comes to meet us all.

Erica

erica812 · #39 10-29-2002, 10:02 AM

I am proud to announce that my chapter of Beta Sigma Phi now has seven lovely new members, and there are four women who will let us know by Friday. Of these four potential members, two sound fairly certain that they will become sisters!

I am so excited!!!! We met at Starbucks last night, and we had a wonderful time making plans and getting to know one another. We will be sending in our paperwork next week--then we will be officially recognized by Beta Sigma Phi International.

After so much waiting, hoping, and planning, I am finally part of a sorority, and my sisters are better than I could have imagined!

Love, Erica

wvapogirl · #40 10-29-2002, 01:10 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by erica812
I am finally part of a sorority, and my sisters are better than I could have imagined!

Erica~

That is exactly how I felt when I became a part of Beta Sigma Phi! Congratulations on finding your six other members (and maybe even more!) and good luck with your chapter to be!

With Beta Sisterly Love

,
Nicole

sugar and spice · #41 10-29-2002, 02:48 PM

Congratulations! It sounds like you are having tons of fun. Let us know how things turn out.

erica812 · #42 11-02-2002, 04:29 PM

We're collecting final applications for Founding Sisters on Monday. I'm so excited! This chapter has been in the works for seven months, and I'm finally going to be a Beta Sigma Phi. I am really proud of all the ladies who have helped me along the way, and I am equally proud of the Greek Chat women who are starting new Beta chapters, too!!

Love,
Erica

violets · #43 11-02-2002, 05:01 PM

Erica:
How wonderful for you! I wish you and all your future sisters the very best.
CONGRATULATIONS!
Greek Love,
violets

erica812 · #44 11-05-2002, 12:30 AM

We reached and surpassed our goal of seven members. Our chapter now includes ten amazingly wonderful, completely enthusiastic young women who will watch this sorority SOAR!!!! I am so excited. Seven seemed so far away, but now I have nine sisters who I already LOVE. I'll keep everyone posted about the many trials and triumphs that will surely be a part of our journey in Beta Sigma Phi.

Love,
Erica

erica812 · #45 11-12-2002, 08:39 PM

I just got word from International Headquarters...................

We are officially the Delta Pi chapter of Beta Sigma Phi!!!!!!!

*We did it*

Erica