Crescent Catch-Up OCT 2020

Crescent Catch-Up
OCTOBER 2020

ST. LOUIS ALUMNAE CHAPTER OF GAMMA PHI BETA 

In-person events have been canceled or postponed.  See below for events happening virtually.  Practice physical distancing, but social interaction in any way you can.  Call another sister today and come to our virtual Founder's Day!
Check out our updated website gpbstl.org.

TIME FOR YEARLY DUES
NOTE FROM DEBBIE GREMMELSBACHER.
Treasurer
 
Don't forget to pay your dues! Please see the attached link to a form to pay your dues. 
STL Alumnae Dues word document
The online square store is also open now for dues under the shop tab.
  Dues option under square
We would love to double our alumnae membership in the next 2 years, before International Convention in St. Louis 2022!  Stay well and come along with us!
 

Call for Nominations for Founder's Day -
Due October 16th
It is that time of year to collect nominations for our awards that will be presented at Founder’s Day. See below for award nomination details. Please send to me the person’s name and your reason for nominating them. We have so many wonderful women that could be nominated! 
Contact Kristen Slaughter at pcdxa@yahoo.com 
or  call 314-494-3779. They are due 10/16. 

 
The Lumpp-Henderson Award 
This award is given to a woman that has made a significant impact on the St. Louis Alumnae-Collegiate Relations over the past years.  There is a special piece of jewelry that the winner can wear during the year.

Love Labor, Learning and Loyalty Award
This prestigious award is given to a woman that exemplifies what the
phrase
Love, Labor, Learning and Loyalty
is all about and has contributed a significant amount of her time and talents to the St. Louis Alumnae chapter.

MONTHLY LEADERSHIP BOARD MEETING
Tuesday, October 13th, 2020
via Zoom
 
6:30 Sister Catch-up
7 pm Meeting begins
 
 RSVP to Christy Ehrenreich at christyehren@gmail.com with questions.   All are welcome to join the meeting.  Watch for the Zoom invite from Christy.

The St. Louis Alumnae Chapter is honored to announce the official establishment of the Ann Mullen Bronsing Scholarship at the Gamma Phi Beta Foundation. 
The Leadership Board surprised Ann during the October exec meeting sister time with a Zoom call with about 70 people from all over the country.
  She is still 'over the moon'. 
  We continue to seek your donations to make this scholarship a reality.
100% of your donation is tax deductible.
 Make check to: Gamma Phi Beta Foundation 135FT
with Ann Mullen Bronsing in the memo
Mail check to:  Gamma Phi Beta Foundation
12737 E. Euclid Drive
Centennial, CO 80111-6445
Attn: Sara Orlino
  Phone: 303-800-2890
You can also donate online to the Foundation thru the GammaPhiBeta Website.

Save the date THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15th for this year's LunaFest, which benefits Girls on the Run.
Our St. Louis Alumnae Chapter is one of the sponsors of this event.
Enjoy LUNAFEST from the comfort of your own home! Join the first ever, virtual screening on Thursday, October 15th. Ranging from animation to fictional drama, the seven short films of this year's LUNAFEST exemplify the Girls on the Run core values through compelling stories of resilience, courage, compassion and empowerment. 
Purchase your admission now through the GOTR website!

MOVIE GROUP DISCUSSION LUNAFEST FILMS
WHEN:  Tuesday, October 20th
Social:  6:30 pm
Discussion:  7 pm
Join others to discuss the LunaFest films (see info above).  There is always lots to say about these new 7 short films.  
 Contact Jackie McIlhagga to RSVP and she will send you the Zoom link.
jackie.mcilhagga@edwardjones.com
 

PANHELLENIC FUNDRAISER
SHOP AT KENDRA SCOTT
WHEN:  Friday, October 16th
6 - 8pm in person (limited capacity)
Plaza Frontenac
Friday and Saturday, Oct 16 & 17th
Online purchases for two days
Use code GIVEBACK8642
 
Both store and online shopping are available.   20% of any jewelry purchases on Oct 16 & 17th (using the code) will support St. Louis Panhellenic scholarships.  

 
VIRTUAL FOUNDER'S DAY
SUNDAY, NOV 8TH
1 - 2 pm
A Zoom gathering of alumnae, Phi and Gamma Tau collegians. 
 
Share awards, ritual, and sisterhood for this special virtual time since we can't be together in person.  Join your sisters!
 
RSVP to receive Zoom link:
Holly Jurgenson 
jaholly009@gmail.com
Questions: contact Ann Bronsing at
bronsing@sbcglobal.net
 

UPCOMING BOOK CLUB DISCUSSIONS
 
November 19, 2020
Britt Marie was Here
by Fredrick Backman
Discussion led by Jill Wilkis
 
January 28. 2021
Lake of the Ozarks
by Bill Geist
Discussion led by Margaret Briscoe
 
March 25, 2021
One-in-a-Million Boy
by Monica Wood
Discussion led by Ann Straw
 
PLEASE mark this info on your calendars. It will also be posted on our Gamma Phi website for your convenience.
If you’ve not joined us before and are curious about our group, we always welcome new participants!
 Please watch for the RSVP info in the Crescent Catch-up at the beginning of our meeting months and let us know you’d like to join.

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