Pi Beta Phi - University of Southern California

Attention: This newsletter is intended for alumnae and parents. If your daughter is still attending the University of Southern California, she will receive a copy. If she has graduated, please send her permanent address to update our records. California Gamma Chapter of Pi Beta Phi P.O. Box 12465 Newport Beach, CA 92658 Address Service Requested Pi Beta Phi ENTRE NOUS "I never got a Pi Phi daughter, but I enjoyed see- ing fellow California Gammas when I attended Caroline's Mothers' Club meetings at UCLA," Terry says, noting that Lori Keefe Petry '70 and Kathy Monroe Brittingham '70 were among the Pi Phis with UCLA Theta daughters. Terry pledged Pi Phi when the chapter house was two doors down from its current location, on the site of the current Theta parking lot. "It was fun to stay there during our Inspiration Week prior to initiation," Terry says. "Being in the little chapter room is a special memory. The dining room had dark wood paneling and I recall the scent of gar- denias during a special dinner that was held after our initiation." Terry was among the first occupants of the cur- rent Pi Phi house, and lived there her sophomore, junior, and senior years. "The brick patio in the current house is similar to the one at the old house," she says. "We helped lay the bricks in the summer so it would be finished by recruitment. We really wanted the new house to have that charm on the patio and said we needed the bricks!" Terry, who donates regularly to the House Fund Association of California Gamma, says she does so because, "Pi Phi changed the direction of my life in so many ways. It's why I encouraged my daughters to join sororities. Not only do you make friendships right away, which connect you initially to the sorority, but you also make life- long friendships. "If you can help today's Pi Phi by contributing to construction, repair, and replacement projects at the house, it's important to make that investment," Terry says. We have such a beautiful house and I want to help the chapter continue to attract great people and help the sorority to flourish." Connect with Terry at tjmccarthy@cox.net. CatChing the entrepreneurial Spirit (Continued from page 2) Celebrate 100 Years of California Gamma June 16-17! Register Today on Eventbrite! Y ou'll want to register as soon as possible for this fun event! On Friday, June 16, we will have an alumnae sleepover at the chapter house, including dinner, a Cookie Shine, and lots of fun surprises. You don't have to spend the night to be part of the fun! The celebration will conclude at noon on Saturday, June 17. For more information and to register, please go to: https://calgamma100sleepover.eventbrite.com Gather your Pi Beta Phi sisters and celebrate 100 years of California Gamma at this event! You must register on EventBrite in advance to be part of the fun! Funds raised will support improve- ments at the chapter house. 100 California Gamma 1917-2017 Pi Beta Phi Follow us on Facebook! Our page is Pi Beta Phi Cal Gamma Alumni. Simply request to join this page, and Chapter House Corporation President Susan Brownfield Beall '85 will make sure you are part of the group! You won't want to miss news, photos, and important information for chapter alumnae!

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