Beta Sigma Phi Growing Through Legacy Membership in Corner Brook, Newfoundland Canada

submitted by Andrea Barrett

 

 

Ask any sorority sister and they will tell you how they have found lifelong friendships, personal growth and support through Beta Sigma Phi. Canada, Xi Pi, Newfoundland members certainly feel the same way. Xi Pi was formed in 2005 with a Career Chapter format. The members not only understand the value of friendship but also feel compelled to “pay it forward”. We are committed to the growth of our organization rushing, Friendly Ventures and the Legacy Program. Having been involved in Friendly Venturing two new career chapters, there are now in excess of 60 young women sharing and building their friendships and it doesn't end there...

 

With the financial support of Humber City Council and support from the Senior Corner Brook Chapter members, on Sunday April 19, 2009, Xi Pi hosted a Legacy Celebration and Ritual for 22 young ladies. Their ages ranged from 7 weeks old to 11 years old. This event provided an opportunity for good will and cooperation among all chapters and to carry Beta Sigma Phi into the future years in Corner Brook.  Xi Pi has three current members who were once Legacies and they were excited to be sharing this opportunity with the next generation just as it was shared with them many years ago.

 

After the ritual, a photo was taken of each young Legacy with their proud sponsors. A special activity had the girls crafting a  photo frame that will display their official Legacy photo. Then a formal tea with dessert concluded this marvelous day.

 

We welcome all the new Legacy members! May you all enjoy your new circle of friends and all that Beta Sigma Phi has to offer.

 

 
 
Legacies, please continue to watch this page for fun things to do in the future.  From time to time, we will include puzzles, word searches, contests and craft ideas. 

Please feel free to share with us any activities that interest you and of course, pictures.  Just email us directly at rushing-friendlyventure@betasigmaphi.org and include in the subject Legacy News.

 
 

The Legacy Program


In 1957, the  Legacy Program was started and the first enrolling legacies were Walter W. Ross' granddaughters, Laura, Judy & Linda Ross. The Legacy Program was a way the members could give the gift of Beta Sigma Phi to their daughters, granddaughters, nieces or any other special girl in their life. Sharing Beta Sigma Phi with young girls was a very loving gift the members wanted to pass on, so that these legacies would in turn enjoy some of the same treasured experiences.

To enroll a young girl from birth to seventeen, just complete the enrollment form that can be found on our home web page under the Download title.  Or, telephone the Rushing Department toll free at 1-888-238-2221.  The only information necessary is the girl's name, home address (if different from sponsor's), actual birth date and $45.00 enrollment fee.  After the Legacy is enrolled the International Office will send the Legacy necklace, Legacy membership card and a copy of the Legacy Ritual to her sponsor. She will receive annual birthday card greetings through her 17th birthday and enjoy the Legacy web page.

 

Chapters may recognize their Legacies in any manner, annually or more often throughout the year. Traditionally, a Legacy Day celebration is held the Saturday before Mother's Day,  however, the decision is up to your chapter.

Once the Legacy reaches the age of 18, she is eligible to join a chapter by invitation. Her one time Beta Sigma Phi membership fee and the first year of International annual fees are waived since her sponsor has paid them with the $45.00 enrollment.  She would just fill out the BSP Membership Application, include her legacy number and sign the form to send to International.

 **Is your Legacy older than 18 and ready to start her own friendship journey into sorority?  We would love to assist her.  Just start by sending us her name, home address, telephone number, email address, or have her contact us.  

 

 

 

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