Crescent Catch-Up JUly 2021

Crescent Catch-Up
JUly 2021

ST. LOUIS ALUMNAE CHAPTER OF GAMMA PHI BETA 

Welcome to July!  Happy Summer!
Call another sister today and stay connected.
Check out our updated website: gpbstl.org.

 LEADERSHIP MEETINGS 
 
With the new leadership board, the schedule of regular administrative meetings will be as follows:
1st month (July) Committee meetings individually scheduled by committee chair
2nd month (August) Exec meeting lead by the alumnae chapter president (Haley)
3rd month (Sept)  Full leadership board meeting and open to any members who want to attend.
The dates are still being scheduled.  Check out the list of the great team ready to lead the alumnae chapter in the upcoming year.  
 And there are still a few openings on the board if you are interested in joining the leadership team.
  

INTRODUCE A POTENTIAL NEW MEMBER
 
Another year of recruitment is coming up for our collegiate chapters.  Check out the new information on the Gamma Phi Beta website for introducing potential new members to a Gamma Phi Beta chapter.  Here is the link that will give you the information, provide a video explanation, and guide you through the steps.
PNM introduction
 
Questions:  Contact Rachel Taube
rachel.christiansen@gmail.com
 

July Book Club Meeting
All vaccinated sister are welcome to join us in-person
 
Date:  Thursday, July 22nd
Time: 6:30 social, 7pm discussion
Host: Linda Lowry
Book: The Dutch House
Author: Ann Patchett
Discussion Leader: Marianne Adoor
 
Beverages will be provided, and attendees are welcome to bring their own dinner to enjoy before we begin our discussion.
 
RSVP to Vicki Helling by noon July 19th   meglarvic@sbcglobal.net or 
text or call 314-807-2878 
Once you RSVP, you will receive an email the day prior to book club with Linda's address. Remember to bring your book suggestions and recommendations for our next book selection!
It’s been recommended that you listen to the audio version of The Dutch House which is narrated by Tom Hanks, if you can.  He really brings the characters to life!

AUGUST LUNCH BUNCH
Collections!
In-person event,
vaccinated guests only
 
Hostess:  Jacke Ruthsatz
When: Monday, August 2 at noon
Where: Jackie's home
           9951 Holliston Ct.
RSVP: by July 30th to Ann Bronsing
   bronsing@sbcglobal.net
or 314-395-3240
 
Jackie is hosting a lunch for us all. Following lunch we will show and tell about our collections.  Then we will be treated to viewing and hearing about all of Jackie's collections in her home.
 
Come and join us for this special in-person event.  

UPCOMING BOOK CLUB SELECTIONS
Sept 2021
 
 SEPT 23rd:   The Only Woman in          the Room
Author: Marie Benedict
Discussion Leader: 
Denise Eschenbrenner
 

VOLUNTEER RECEPTION
Date: Thursday, September 16, 2021
Time:  6 pm
Location:  Hyatt Regency at the Arch
 (Convention location)
 
Meet with International Council and learn about volunteering for the 2022 Gamma Phi Beta Convention in St. Louis.  More specific details to come. 

Mark your calendars for
Thursday, October 14th, 2021.  LunaFest Film Festival is back both in-person and virtual.  Get ready for some great short films by women, about women, produced by women.  Invite your friends to join you in watching!

THE 5K RACE IS BACK
AND IN-PERSON
 
 WHEN: Saturday, November 13th 
 WHERE:  Forest Park (new location) 
 The alumnae group will sponsor a Cheer Station and will be reaching out to the local chapters to invite them to join us.  The event is open to all of our Gamma Phi members and alumnae and feel free to bring  family and friends along with to cheer the runners! 
 

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