May Meeting

May 7, 9:30 a.m.

Boy Scout Center

Visit from Lisa Olson, State President

Installation of Officers

Hostesses:  Gerry Flaig, Collette Folstad. Bonnie Gates
Cost $5.00

For May Meeting:

Bring items for May Baskets

for YWCA Shelter.

Items include shampoo,

toothpaste, toothbrush, lotion,

toilet paper, and other

personal care items.

Authors Reveal Their Writing Adventure

Linda Francis and Judy Kvaale described their adventure in writing and publishing a series of children's books. Each features information about a selected state.

Hostesses: Ann Braaten, Jan Flack, Jennette Dittman

Dress of the 1940's Featured at March Meeting

Ann Braaten presented a program describing the fashions of the 1940's. She discussed the impact of the war years on fabric choices and designer styles.

The M and M girls, Muriel Brown and Mari Borr were the hostesses.

Meeting Schedule

March
     Saturday, March 5  at 9:30 a.m., NDSU  Family Life Center, Room 413B
       Program: Reflecting Women's Lives: Dress of the 1920's? Dr. Ann Braaten

April
      Saturday, April 2, 2016 at 9:30 a.m., Boy Scout Center, 4200-19th Ave. S, Fargo
         Program: Linda Francis and Judy Kvaale, authors of children's books

May
      Saturday, May 7, 9:30 a.m., Boy Scout Center, 4200-19th Ave. S. Fargo
         Lisa Olson, State President will visit, initiation of new members, installation of officers

A Sparkling 75th Birthday

Beta Chapter celebrated its 75th Birthday on January 30, the day the chapter was initiated in 1941. A sparkling time was had by all who attended.

Debbie Boyer, president, hosted the 75th Birthday Party.

Ann Braaten and Jan Flack visit.

Buffet Line with Collette Folstad, Julie Helgaas, and Betty Patterson.

Sparkling Birthday Cake

Conversation Bingo proved a fun time learning little known facts about members. Jolene Beckman, Linda Manikowske and Ann Braaten have their cards ready to go.

November Meeting

November 7, 2015

Saturday, 10:00 a.m.

Plains Art Museum 

Program: Center for Creativity: overview of how gallery fits into educational programs  

                  10:30 – 11:30 a.m. 

Contacts:  Netha Cloeter, director of education and Catie Miller, manager of youth programs

Cost:  $6 fee for Plains Art Museum tour 

Note: No hostesses as there will be no food/coffee.

Brainstorming Session

Beta Chapter members spent the October meeting brainstorming activities, membership, programs, and the 75th Birthday Celebration of the chapter. Debbie Boyer, president, leads the discussion.

Jolene Beckman, Debbie Boyer and Bonnie Gates served as hostesses.

Donna Terbizan and Linda Manikowske (right) serve themselves to coffee and treats.