Members In Action

BSP - The Right Place to Be
2024 - 2025

Chapters Entertaining

Xi Iota Pi entertained Xi Alpha Sigma - Looks like things were buzzing!

Laureate Iota Nu entertained Torchbearer Alpha Gamma with a Sping Tea
Love the hats!!

Laureate Kappa Alpha entertained Xi Iota Pi. Lots of fun and fellowship!

Preceptor Omicron Zeta entertained Preceptor Alpha Upsilon with a Spring Thing.

Preceptor Alpha Upsilon entertained Xi Rho Lambda with an evening at the Speakeasy!

Woman of the Year Tea

Sweetheart Ball

Lanette Leasure with Preceptor Alpha Upsilon

Candy Gentleman with Alpha Phi Omga

Margie Waddell with Torchbearer Alpha Gamma

Petra Williams with Xi Alpha Sigma took tickets

Sheila Connell with Laureate Kappa Alpha

Pat Crosby with Xi Iota Pi

Connie Roark with Xi Alpha Sigma

Eveline McCoy-Rivers with Xi Rho Lambda

Two money card trees were the big money makers for the Ball. The Nancy's won them! Nancy Barr and Nancy Gore with Preceptor Alpha Upsilon.

The Hits of the Party!

Decorating Duties

Sisters of Laureate iota Nu out for a Valentine's Lunch

5 Amarillo Sweethearts made the Torch!
Queen's First Attendant Pat Cosby, Queen's Second Attendant Connie Roark, Queen's Court Sheila Connell and Candy Gentleman and Sweetheart Court Lanette Leasure

February 1st responder appreciation

Sisters from 3 different chapters ran into each other at Sams shopping for goodies for the 1st Responder Appreciation.

Golden Girls - BSP
Members of 50+ years meet once a month for lunch.

January Meeting

Our Queen Bee Gwen was unavailable so the meeting was conducted by 1st Vice President Loy Haley

2024 Globe News Woman of the Year is a Beta Sigma Phi

Jodi Koumalats of Xi Iota Pi, better known by her pen name Jodi Thomas, was selected as the Amarillo Globe News 2024 Woman of the Year. She is the author of 106 published books and her book Ranson Canyon will be made into a TV series.

December Meeting

Xi Rho Lambda was the Host Chapter and Gwen Murphy with Torchbearer Alpha Beta won the host door prize.

We had a Christmas Goodie exchange and Loy Haley and Nancy Gore were the elves to help hand out the goodies.

Fall Rituals

Order of the Rose

Golden Circle Ritual

November Meeting

President Gwen blessed attendees with a drawing for nice holiday gifts!

Fall Ritual tickets were sold by Preceptor Gamma Phi

Nancy Barr with Preceptor Alpha Upsilon won the President's Drawing.

October Soup Supper and City Council Meeting

October Soup Supper is a fund raiser for Alpha Phi Omega

2024-2025 Executive Board. Gwen Sappenfield President, Loy Haley 1st Vice President, Petra Williams 2nd Vice President, Cynthia Clark Recording Secretary, Beverly Davis Treasurer and Brenda Martin Corresponding Secretary.

Lana Harm won the Soup Supper Door Prize from Alpha Phi Omega

Nichole Krallman won the Host Chapter Door Prize

Carolyn Barker won the President's Drawing

September BINGO hosted by Preceptor Alpha Upsilon. We had a great group of winners and raised $1000 for our Service Project.

August 1st Responder Appreciation

August Meeting

Host Chapter was Torchbearer Alpha Beta

Pam Berry won the Host Chapter door prize.

Gwen Murphy, President of Torchbearer Alpha Beta, won the President's drawing.

Scrapbook Presentation to Cathey Phillips as outgoing President.

Chapter Summer Shenanigans

Preceptor Alpha Upsilon took a weekend trip to Colorado Springs in August. Visited a local legend, had a Moo Moo Contest and shopped till we dropped! We also had Beginning Day.

Xi Alpha enjoyed an evening at Land Shark Beach.

Xi Iota Pi July Hot Dog Happenings!

Salad Supper - June 6, 2024

City Council President (Queen Bee) Gwen Sappenfield

The Salad Supper is hosted by the Executive Board (from left to right)
Brenda Martin - Corresponding Secretary, Beverly Davis - Treasurer, Cynthia Clark - Recording Secretary, Petra Williams - 2nd Vice President, and Loy Haley - 1st Vice President

WELCOME to Dianthe Womble!
She is a new sister of Alpha Phi Omega.

Kelli Weaver won the Door Prize provided by Preceptor Omicron Zeta.

Watch BSP Grow & Bloom
2023 - 2024

Founder's Day 2024

Tascosa High School Jr. ROTC presented the colors as well as escorted the Outstanding Women.

Golden Circle Ritual for 50 years in Sorority
Jonnie Lee Harker, Janne Lawrence and Margie Waddell
read by Faye Spencer

Platinum Circle Ritual for 70 years in Sorority
Helen Bohrer
read by Joy Lacy

International Founder's Day Award
Gwen Murphy and Faye Spencer
presented by Cathey Phillips

Outstanding Women

Memorial Ritual
Read by Nancy Nickles

Alpha Phi Omega entertained Preceptor Alpha Upsilon with a St. Patrick's Day Party

Xi Iota Pi's Spring Lunch

A luncheon to honor the chapter Outstanding Women and to raise funds for Wesley Community Center.

Entertainment by Julian Reese and Tia Hunter

Nancy Zamora and Brian Barrios with Wesley Community Center

Shanna Urich with Alpha Phi Omega won the grand prize of an $800 gift card tree!

Special 80th Birthday Celebrations for two special ladies.

Charlene Forguson with Laureate Kappa Alpha

Gwen Murphy with Torchbearer Alpha Beta

1st Responder Appreciation

The Amarillo Fire Department (each Fire Station), Randall County Fire Department. Amarillo Police Department, Randall County Sheriff Department, Texas Department of Public Safety and the Amarillo Medical Services all received snacks and water from each of the Amarillo City Council chapters.

Queen of Hearts Ball 2024

Emcee - Mr. Bob Barr, Envoy of Preceptor Alpha Upsilon

Table decorations designed by Lana Harm with Xi Alpha Sigma.

Virginia Roksandich presents Miss Amicitia to Brenda Martin with Xi Rho Lambda.

Sisters in Action decorating for the Queen of Hearts Ball

February City Council

Xi Rho Lambda hosted the City Council meeting and provided the Raffle Gift.

Sister Spotlight was Judy Kelley

Preceptor Alpha Upsilon entertained Xi Alpha Sigma
with a Western Chili Cookoff.

2023-2024 Beta Sigma Phi
Woman of the Year Tea
honoring District Judge Titiana Frausto

The Tea was held in the Vermilion Room at the Amarillo Art Institute. Even on a frigid cold day, it was a well attended event for a very distinguished honoree.

January City Council

Torchbearer Alpha Gamma was the Host Chapter for our January City Council Meeting.

Carolyn Baker with Torchbearer Alpha Gamma was the Sister Spotlight.

BSP B-I-N-G-O

Preceptor Alpha Upsilon hosted BSP BINGO to help raise funds for City Council service project this year!

Pumpkinfest at Amarillo Botanical Gardens

Beta Sigma Phi volunteers helping with kid's activities!

October City Council - 10/5/23

Soup Supper hosted by Alpha Phi Omega

Secret Sister Spotlight

Gwen Murphy with Texas Torchbearer Alpha Beta

Preceptor Alpha Upsilon's Lanette Leasure introducing guest Donna Pearce. Donna was active in Beta Sigma Phi and is interested in becoming active again.

September City Council - 9/7/23

Beginning Day 2023

Xi Iota Pi Beginning Day Brunch

Preceptor Alpha Upsilon Beginning Day at Cask and Cork

Laureate Iota Nu Beginning Day celebration

Invite! Invite! Invite! Let's make Beta Sigma Phi Grow & Bloom!

First Responder Appreciation
August 18 2023

August 6, 2023

August City Council Meeting, August 2, 2023

SISTER SPOTLIGHT was LaNell Daniel with Xi Iota Pi.

Konni Murphy with Alpha Phi Omega won the Raffle Prize provided by Xi Iota Pi

BSP B-I-N-G-O hosted by Preceptor Alpha Upsilon July 27, 2023 was a BIG success!

B-I-N-G-O Winners! Each winner of a game won a gift card from a business here in town. A grand winner, chosen from a drawing, won a B-I-N-G-O prize!

Friends at your Fingertips
2022 - 2023

May City Council

Brenda Martin presented a check for $5,500 from Sweetheart Ball proceeds to Gwen Hicks with Amarillo Angels.

Faye Spencer conducts Installation of New Officers for 2023-2024. President, Cathey Phillips; 1st Vice President, Janne Lawrence; 2nd Vice President, Petra Williams; Recording Secretary, Cynthia Clark; Corresponding Secretary, Nancy Gore and Treasurer, Gwen Murphy.

Even in your absence, Loy Haley, you are with us! Just because you go out or town doesn't mean you get out of a City Council meeting!

April City Council

Hosted by Preceptor Lambda Iota.
Gemma Mitchell won the raffle gift.

Sister Spotlight
Karen Miracle with Preceptor Lambda Iota was the Sister Spotlight. Karen was born in Hobbs, New Mexico. Her dad was in the oil and gas industry and her family moved several times. She learned about Beta Sigma Phi from her sister and has been a member since 1971. She attended WTSU, now WTAMU, and worked at a very challenging job in the Child Support Division of the Attorney General's office. She retired in 2012 and went to work for her friend Don, who she had worked for previously.

Lanette Leasure won the President's Drawing for the Chapter Presidents.

Woman of the Year Tea - March 5, 2023
Honoring Suzanne Talley with The 100 Club

Alpha Phi Omega's Swing Into Spring Dinner Fundraiser and March City Council with tons of prizes hosted by Xi Iota Pi

Sister Spotlight

Cathey Phillips with Xi Iota Pi was the Sister Spotlight. Cathey joined Beta Sigma Phi in 1973. She loves the principles of BSP, including personal growth and learning. She and her chapter have hosted the Chapter Sponsored City-Wide Style Show that has greatly benefited various charities for 20+ years. Cathey encourages all to stay involved, serve and provide new ideas.

Nicole Krallman with Alpha Phi Omega and Misti Ebenkamp with Preceptor Alpha Upsilon received yellow roses from What in Carnations for being 2 of 5 Amarillo ladies that received awards in the Valentine's Contest in the Torch. Vickie Crow with Xi Rho Lambda, Jodi Koumalats with Xi Iota Pi and Judith Pybus with Preceptor Lambda Iota also received awards but could not be present.

1st Responder Appreciation
February 10, 2023

Sweetheart Ball
February 4, 2023

Julian Reese served as the emee for the Sweetheart Ball. Julian is a former coach of the semi-pro Amarillo Venom football team. He played college football and some pro football. Julian is a devout christian and helps run the PDHS Booster Club.

Virginia Roksandich with Texas Gamma Xi Master was selected by the Sweethearts as Miss Amicitia.

Chef Bud provided an excellent meal for all to enjoy.

February City Council

Sister Spotlight
Brenda Moore with Preceptor Gamma Phi was the Sister Spotlight. She has been a member for 17 years. Brenda says that participation is the key to enjoying time with sisters.

LaNell Daniel with Xi Iota Pi won the Host Chapter Raffel. It was a really cute yard sign!

January City Council

Sister Spotlight

Joy Lacy with Texas Gamma Phi Master was the Sister Spotlight. Joy was born in Oklahoma. She went to college at West Texas State University where she met her husband Billy Fred Lacy and they shared 35 years together. She attended a BSP Rush in 1969 at the Coronado Inn and joined. Joy remembers when you had to complete the test to become a member and you DID memorize the Opening and Closing Rituals! You dressed in formal attire to attend functions and even wore evening gloves.

Merry Christmas Beta Sigma Phi Sisters

December City Council and Cookie Exchange

Our City Council President, Mrs. Claus, in a Christmas dress that lit up set a very festive atmosphere!

Sister Spotlight

Fall Rituals

November City Council

Sister Spotlight

Misti Ebenkamp with Preceptor Alpha Upsilon was the Sister Spotlight. Misti was born and raised in Pampa. Her mom joined a BSP chapter in Pampa in 1966 but Misti wasn't born until 1967 and she doesn't remember any of her mom's involvement. Her older sisters have shared memories of Beta Sigma Phi with her. Misti joined in 2005 but her husband's job took them to Bay City in 2009. She moved back to Amarillo in 2015 and rejoined Preceptor Alpha Upsilon in 2021.

Reta Howard with Xi Iota Pi won the President's Drawing.

The November City Council was hosted by Preceptor Alpha Upsilon and Marilyn Palmer won the raffle gift.

Millie is Moving!
Millie Bingham with Xi Rho Lambda is moving to the Houston area; but she promises to be back and forth.
Xi Rho Lambda gave her a luncheon celebration on Sunday, October 16, 2022.

October City Council - October 13

Hosted by Texas Gamma Phi Master.
"Find a group of people who challenge and inspire you; spend a lot of time with them and it will change your life!"
Fall Festivities and Fun for Everyone - Lots of prizes to win!
Service for Amarillo Angels this month will be Gift Cards of any denomination
to local restaurants or grocery stores to provide meals for foster families
on new placement days.

Sister Spotlight

Winona White with Texas Gamma Xi Master has been a BSP member for 66 years. She joined in 1956 after a friend named Freda invited her to a rush event in Hereford. She later moved to Borger and Freda helped her find a chapter there. She then moved to Amarillo and joined her sister's, Bobbie Rhinehart, chapter. Freda eventually moved to Amarillo and she joined Winona's chapter. Winona remembers the days when a dress code required gloves, hats, dresses and hose with seams to attend BSP events. She says she doesn't miss the hose!

Halloween Fun - Check out those witches shoes! Nancy Gore with Preceptor Alpha Upsilon had it all. The hat, the shoes and the witchey laugh.

Knoxie Mathes won the Host Chapter Raffle prize and Denise Jordan won the president's drawing prize.

October Soup Supper hosted by Alpha Phi Omega

Fall Rituals Committee planning meeting.
Janne Lawrence with Laureate Kappa Alpha, Nancy Nickles with Preceptor Gamma Phi, Joy Lacy with Texas Gamma Phi Master, Melanie Nicholson with Preceptor Gamma Phi, Margie Waddell with Preceptor Lambda Iota, and Becky Stevens with Preceptor Lambda Iota.

September City Council - September 1

Sister Spotlight for September was Babs Noah of Preceptor Omicron Zeta.

Babs joined a BSP Chapter in October 1969 in Missoula, MT while attending graduate school. She later married a Presbyterian minister and they moved every 4-6 years. She always found new friends via a phone call to International. She considers her sisters as her "ready made friends" and has been in chapters in 8 different states.

Karen Miracle won the Host Chapter Raffle and Margie Waddell's name was drawn for the President's drawing. Since Margie had won in August, she requested another name be drawn and Shanna Uhrich was drawn.

Chapter Summer Activities

Members of Preceptor Alpha Upsilon took a trip to Albuquerque, NM for a retreat and Summer Social.

Members of Xi Iota Pi attending March of Dimes Signature Chef Gala.

Members of Preceptor Lambda Iota attended stage production of "Jesus" in Branson, MO.

1st Responder Appreciation - August 5

August City Council - August 4

"When the world is so complicated, the simple gift of friendship is within all of our hands!"

Guests were officers from the Amarillo Police Department and the Randall County Sheriff's Office. They were there to thank Amarillo Beta Sigma Phi for the 1st Responder Appreciation we do.

Sister Spotlight for August was Brenda Martin of Xi Rho Lambda.
Brenda was born in Iowa. Her dad was a race car driver. Her parents started work at Pantex and moved to Amarillo when Brenda was in 8th grade. She got a degree in cosmetology, worked at First National Bank for 12 years and has been at Pantex for 30+ years. She has a heart of servitude and MANY agencies have benefited from her countless hours of service. She was the Glove news Woman of the Year in 2012 and received the Jefferson Service Award. She met her current husband, Robin, on Match.com. Donna Morehead invited her to join Alpha Beta Eta in 1990 and she transferred to Xi Rho Lambda in 2003.

The Host Chapter Raffle was won by Konni Murphy and Margie Waddell won the President's drawing.

June City Council and Salad Supper- June 2

"A true friend is someone who thinks that you are a good egg even though she knows that you are slightly cracked!"

A patriotic red, white and blue theme was used for the June City Council meeting and Salad Supper. The Executive Board were hostesses for the evening. President Brenda Thomas had a game of chance with patriotic words and some wonderful prizes!

Scrapbook Presentation

Honoring our tradition of presenting the past president with a scrapbook, Gwen Sappenfield of the Executive Board presented Brenda Thomas with her scrapbook. Pages are put together by each chapter and the chair for each of the City Council committees.

Sister Spotlight

Carolyn Barker with Xi Rho Lambda was the Sister Spotlight for June. Carolyn and her husband, Jimmy, have a daughter, a son and 3 grands which includes a set of twins. She is looking forward to the 13th year of a tradition of having her grands for a month. She has enjoyed an amazing career in healthcare. Judy Kelly invited her to a Xi Rho Lambda meeting 21 years ago and the rest is history.

Bonnie Siebenthal won the raffle provided by host chapter Xi Rho Lambda and Margie Waddell won the President's prize.

90 Years 'for Sisters' to Shine
2021 - 2022

May City Council - May 5

"The ties that bind me to my Sisters are not wrapped around my wrists, but rather fastened to my heart!"

Service Project Presentation

Proceeds from the Sweetheart Ball allowed Amarillo Beta Sigma Phi to present a check for $5,100 to Gwen Murphy for 7 Star Therapeutic Riding Center.

Our sisters that were winners in the Valentine Contest and featured in the February addition of the Torch were recognized with nicely framed certificates and a yellow rose.
Stacey Crafton with Xi Rho Lambda was First Attendant to the Queen.
Konni Murphy with Alpha Phi Omega was in the Queen's Court.
Sherry Simms-Fleming with Xi Alpha Sigma was in the Queen's Court.
Kaye House with Xi Iota Pi was the Sweetheart winner.
Karla Koontz with Preceptor Alpha Upsilon was in the Empress Court.

Cynthia Clark with Preceptor Alpha Upsilon was the Sister Spotlight for the May City Council meeting. Her friend Janie Harding was always talking about club and she asked her one day what it was all about. Janie invited her to a meeting and in 2018 Cynthia joined BSP. She says BSP has filled a void and she wishes she had known about it sooner.

Founder's Day - April 28

April City Council - April 21

"People come and go, friends change like the weather, but I know my "sisters" are here forever!"

Knoxie Mathes with Laureate Iota Nu was the April 21 City Council meeting Sister Spotlight. Knoxie said she was "born to BSP" since she can remember her mom, Jo Crump, and her aunt Frances Albright both longtime members and their BSP sisters since an early age. She loves her BSP sisters and said they were a great comfort to her.

Janet Janzen won the raffle prize provided by the host chapter Preceptor Lambda Iota and Loy Haley won the President's prize.

Woman of the Year Tea - April 10 - The Local Tasting Room

Women of the Year selected by Amarillo Beta Sigma Phi were Keely Brown and Lindsey Wing, founders of Colorful Closets. This organization provides clothing for underpriviledged children of all ages.

April City Council - April 7

"A sister by choice is one of the nicest things you can have and one of the best things you can be!"

Regina Ladd with Xi Rho Lambda was the April 7 City Council meeting Sister Spotlight. Regina was invited to a BSP meeting by Glenda Roberts over 20 years ago. She is thankful for the sisters as they have been there for her with surgeries, death and other life events.

Stacy Gatlin won the raffle prize provided by the host chapter Xi Iota Pi and Kelli Weaver won the President's prize.

March City Council - March 3

"Giggles, secrets, and sometimes tears, friends like sisters through the years!"

Alpha Phi Omega hosted their Swing Into Spring Dinner before the City Council meeting and Brenda hosted an Easter themed game of chance with very nice prizes.

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Petra Williams with Xi Alpha Sigma was Sister Spotlight for March. Petra joined a BSP chapter in 1978 in Dnahran, Saudi Arabia and there were 8-10 chapters there at that time. She and her family returned to Amarillo in 1996 and she joined a local chapter in 1998.

Denise Jordan won the raffle prize provided by host chapter Xi Alpha Sigma and Loy Haley won the President's prize.

Chapters Entertaining
Preceptor Alpha Upsilon entertained Xi Alpha Sigma with a Mardi Gras Party. Let the good times roll!

1st Responder Appreciation - February 11

Sweetheart Ball - February 5, 2022 - Garden of Dreams

February City Council - February 1

"A sister is a special type of angel on earth who brings out your best qualities."

Sherlene Hayes with Preceptor Lambda Iota was the February Sister Spotlight. Sherlene joined BSP in 1971 and has enjoyed many years with her BSP sisters. She was born and raised an Okie but through sisterhood was able to adapt to living in Texas for over 50 years.

Loy Haley won the raffle prize provided by host chapter Texas Gamma Phi Master and Lanette Leasure won the President's prize.

January City Council - January 6

"When Sisters stand shoulder to shoulder, who stands a chance against us?"

Kay Durbin with Preceptor Gamma Phi was the January Sister Spotlight. Kay joined BSP in 1979 and has enjoyed many years with her BSP sisters, especially when she along with 3 other sisters were all pregnant at the same time.

Anne Thomas won the raffle prize provided by host chapter Preceptor Gamma Phi and Lanette Leasure won the President's prize.

December City Council - December 2

"Because Angels are sometimes busy elsewhere, God created Sisters like you!"

Christmas Candy / Christmas Cookie Exchange at City Council meeting hosted by Alpha Phi Omega. Brenda hosted a game of chance with lots of great prizes.

Shanna Uhrich with Alpha Phi Omega was December Sister Spotlight. Shanna's sister submitted her name to International and the rest is history. Shanna has been a member since 1990 and BSP has afforded her many beautiful memories of her sister who passed in 2010.

Kelli Weaver won the raffle prize provided by host chapter Alpha Phi Omega and Toni Lindsey won the President's prize.

November City Council - November 4

"God made us the best of friends, because He knew our moms couldn't handle us as Sisters!"

Hosted by Preceptor Omicron Zeta
Joy Lacy won the Host Chapter Raffle and Petra Williams won the President's Prize.

Sister Spotlight was Virginia Roksandich with Texas Gamma Xi Master.

Joy Lacy won the raffle prize provided by host chapter Preceptor Omicron Zeta and Petra Williams won the President's prize.

Chapters Entertaining
Preceptor Gamma Phi entertained Preceptor Alpha Upsilon with a luncheon at Bishop de Falco. Fall was in the air!

Xi Rho Lambda entertained Texas Gamma Xi Master with a Halloween Party.
Spooks beware!

October City Council - October 14

"You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, smarter than you think, and twice as beautiful as you'd ever imagined."

Hosted by Preceptor Alpha Upsilon
Chandra Powell won the Host Chapter Raffle and Beverly Davis won the President's Prize.

Preceptor Alpha Upsilon

With October being Breast Cancer Awareness Month we celebrated in PINK and all wore PINK!

Clara Crump with Xi Iota Pi was the Sister Spotlight. Clara is a two time cancer survivor and praised her Sisters for "seeing her through thick and thin"

President Brenda hosted a Halloween themed game of chance and provided nice prizes.

Soup Supper hosted by Alpha Phi Omega before the meeting.

Outstanding Girl & Sweetheart Style Show - October 9

Locomotion in Action led by Preceptor Alpha Upsilon's Janie Harding as the Engine and Nancy Lou Gore as the Caboose.

Host Chapter Xi Iota Pi with lots of door prizes and great food catered by Rudy's Bar-B-Que

September City Council - September 2

"Side by Side or miles apart, we are SISTERS connected by the heart."

Xi Rho Lambda hosted.
Beverly Davis won the Host Chapter Raffle and Margie Waddell won the President's Prize.

Gemma Mitchell with Preceptor Omicron Zeta was Sister Spotlight for September. Gemma gave an amazing talk on her experiences as a member of Beta Sigma Ph since 1988.

Preceptor Gamma Phi Road Trip

First Responder Appreciation - August 6

August Salad Supper and City Council - August 5

"Sisters are connected heart to heart, distance and time can't break them apart."

Texas Gamma Xi Master hosted.
Beverly Davis won the Host Chapter Raffle and Gladys Gibson won the President's Prize.

Sisters by Choice
2020 - 2021

May City Council

Installation of Beverly Davis as Treasurer by Faye Spencer and Nancy Nickles.
The other officers all stayed the same.

Presentation of Service Donation to Brooke Schneider with Hope Lives Here

Sister Spotlight
Denise Jordan with Laureate Iota Nu was the May Sister Spotlight. Denise joined BSP at the age of 21 and recently celebrated membership of 44 years.

Woman of the Year Tea honoring Freda Powell

Founder's Day

In Memory - Nancy Nickles

Mistress of Ceromonies - Carolyn Baker

Presentation of Outstanding Girls - Janet Bunyan

Tascosa High School JROTC Naval Corps Color Guard

Alpha Phi Omega - Gwen Sappenfield; Xi Alpha Sigma - Bette Johnson and Cheryl King; Xi Iota Pi - Reta Howard

Xi Rho Lambda - Kelli Weaver and Millie Bingham; Preceptor Alpha Upsilon - Cynthia Clark and Nancy Gore

Preceptor Gamma Phi - Nancy Nickles; Preceptor Lambda Iota - Carolyn Baker; Preceptor Omicron Zeta - Loy Haley and Babs Noah

Laureate Iota Nu - Knoxie Mathis and Toni Lindsey; Texas Gamma Phi Master - Shirley Vernon; Texas Gamma Xi Master - Pat Boatwright

Silver Circle Ritual by Joy Lacy for Carolyn Barnett, Diane Neal, D;Esta Sharp and Shirley Vernon

Golden Circle Ritual by Becky Stevens for Carolyn Baker, LuAnn Clark, Emma Davis, Sherlene Hayes and Janice Hubbard.

Order of the Rose Ritual by Loy Haley for Lana Harm, Jeanette Hinkle, Reta Howard and Charlotte Polado.

April 2nd City Council

Alpha Phi Omega members prepared and served a Spring Dinner before the City Council meeting. Nichole Krallman, Gwen Sappengield, Beverly Davis, Konni Murphy, Traci Bailey, Chandra Powell, Stacy Gatlin and Shanna Uhrich.

Sister Spotlight
Nancy Gore with Preceptor Alpha Upsilon is a newer member to Beta Sigma Phi with only being in sorority for five years. She loves the service side of our organization as much as the sisterhood.

April 1st City Council

Sister Spotlight

Dee Dee Gordon of Preceptor Omicron Zeta was the Sister Spotlight for April.

Service Project presentations were made: Panhandle Breast Health
7 Star Therapeutic Riding Center
Another Chance House
Living Intentionally Ministries
Eveline's Sunshine Cottages

Slate of Officers Presented:
President - Brenda Graham-Martin
1st Vice President - Loy Haley
2nd Vice President - Gwen Sappenfield
Recording Secretary - Kay House
Corrensponding Secretary - Le;;o Weaver
Treasurer - Beverly Davis, Babs Noah or Becky Stevens

President Brenda went all out with an Easter theme. Great decorations and lots of Easter themed gifts.

March City Council

We had three very special sisters selected and recognized in The Torch as winners in International's Valentine contest. Konni Murphy in the Queen's Court, Janie Harding in the Sweetheart category 2nd attendant and Dee Dee Gordon in the Empress category.

Sister Spotlight:
Jodi Koumalats with Xi Iota Pi has been a member of Beta Sigma Phi for 37 years. She grew up in Amarillo and graduated from Caprock High School.

February 23, 2021 Chapter Rituals
Preceptor Alpha Upsilon held Chapter Rituals for Karen Anderson - Laureate Ritual and Janie Harding - Exemplar Ritual

Lanette Leasure, Karen Anderson, Karla Koontz

Karen Anderson Laureate

Janie Harding, Nancy Lou Gore, Nancy Barr

Janie Harding Exemplar

Nancy Barr and Janie Harding

February City Council

Sister Spotlight:
Juanita Kemper with Xi Alpha Sigma joined BSP in Spearman, Texas in 1964. She and her late husband, Jack, moved to Amarillo in 1985. A co-worker at Potter County and member of BSP, Charlene Burkhalter, asked her to rejoin. She said the first Sweetheart Ball she attended in Amarillo was at the Civic Center and she was dazzled by the ladies dressed in evening gowns and the beautiful decorations since the events in Spearman were usually held in barns. She's been her chapter Sweetheart three times and Ms. Amicitia once. Her husand helped with many BSP events and enjoyed the Sweetheart Balls until his passing in 2007. Her friend, Merrick Seabourn, was her Sweetheart Ball escort for 12 years until his passing in 2020. She was very excited when her daughter, Lana Harm, joined her chapter in 2003. Juanita's been a member of several other clubs/organizations, but she said BSP has always been her favorite. In closing, she said she's "not going to count 2020 since she didn't use it."

January 26, 2021 Chapter Rituals
Xi Rho Lambda had a meeting and new member Stacey Crafton received the Ritual of Jewels and Millie Bingham received the Laureate Ritual

Xi Rho Lambda

Millie Bingham and Kelli Weaver

Stacey Crafton and Kelli Weaver

Stacey Crafton, Kelli Weaver, Millie Bingham

First Responders Thank You
December 18, 2020

Chapters put together treat baskets to be delivered to all of the Fire Stations including Potter and Randall County, the Sheriff's Departments for Potter and Randall County, the Amarillo Police Department and the Texas Department of Public Safety office in Amarillo. These baskets were delivered by the chapters to each location to say "Thank you!" to all of our First Responders for the great job they do. These baskets were gladly accepted with big smiles, hungry eyes and a gracious thank you.

COVID 19 caused the November, December and January City Council meetings to be ZOOM meetings.

October City Council

City Council Executive Board
Kay House Recording Secretary - Kelli Weaver Corresponding Secretary - Gwen Sappenfield 2nd Vice President - Loy Haley 1st Vice President - Brenda Graham-Martin President - Nancy Nickles Treasurer

Preceptor Omicron Zeta was the Host Chapter and members Linda Burns and Cheryl Milbach worked the registration table.

Breast Cancer Survivors Evelyn Rivers-McCoy of Xi Rho Lambda, Cathey Phillips, Clara Crump and Bonnie Siebenthal of Xi Iota Pi shared their stories of being a breast cancer survivor. Breast cancer survivor sisters who could not be at the meeting are Traci Bailey of Alpha Phi Omega, Belinda Mollan of Preceptor Alpha Upsilon and Millie Bingham of Xi Rho Lambda.

r Spotlight - Evelyn Rivers-McCoy
Evelyn is a 50 year member and said she is so thankful for sisters who are there to lift you up and push you onward during the hard tines but are also there to protect and look out for you in the best of times.

Beverly Davis of Alpha Phi Omega won the President's Drawing and Margie Waddell of Preceptor Lambda Iota won the raffle prize.

September City Council

Meeting hosted by Alpha Phi Omega
Members Beverly Davis and Gwen Sappenfield ran the registration and raffle table

Sister Spotlight - Margie Waddell
Margie spoke about her BSP membership in chapters in Gruver, Hereford and Amarillo. She attended a Rush event and was nervous at first, but agreed that BSP is the best place to make lifelong friends. She shared her experiences of sponsoring and supporting many raffle/fundraiser events that benefited the community.

Loy Haley of Preceptor Omicron Zeta won the President's Drawing

Emma Davis of Preceptor Lambda iota wan the Raffle Prize

Alphi Phi Omega members Konni Murphy, Beverly Davis and Gwen Sappenield sold refreshments

Beginning Day

Preceptor Alpha Upsilon had a Hawaiian Luau

Preceptor Gamma Phi held their Beginning Day at Bishop de Falco

Summer Get Togethers

Preceptor Alpha Upsilon had a backyard party.

Xi Rho Lambda

Preceptor Gamma Phi and Big Tex

Golden Circle

Virginia Roksandich receiving her Golden Circle from Texas Gamma Xi Master

Sister Spotlight for August

August Sister Spotlight - Faye Spencer
Faye has been an active member of Beeta Sigma Phi for 57 years. She has been a member of several chapters in different cities. We all know that Beta Sigma Phis always have a sister wherever you go. She has served in every office of her chapters and has served in City Council in several positions.

Faye, we thank you for your sisterhood and for giving us a shining example of what a Beta Sigma Phi sister is!

Scrapbook Presentation

Installation of Officers

Host Chapter
Texas Gamma Xi Master
Gwen Murphy and Shelley Slover

Salad Supper 2020 - 2021 Americana

Power of the Dream
2019 - 2020

Hope Lives Here was selected as our Service Project for the year. Proceeds from the Sweetheart Ball allowed us to make a $10,300 donation to Brooke Schneider.