Preceptor Delta Chapter makes donation to CCBA
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The Preceptor Delta Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority met on Jan. 21 in person (just a few days before the 2026 snow storm and naturally wondering if the weather forecasts would be accurate). The 10 members gathered in Norma Borgmann’s home with Diane Barton as co-hostess. Ironically, it was National Pie Day, and thus pizzas (Monical’s), homemade pies and angel food cake (to correlate with this year’s theme of “Angels of Friendship”) and salad, etc. were enjoyed during the informal conversation time.
After the Opening Ritual, President Liz Edwards conducted the business meeting, including a clarification of a typo in the Jan. 7 meeting minutes sent in advance and then approved. Corresponding Secretary Leslie Beard updated the group on recent cards sent. Treasurer Nancy Wood gave the financial report.
Some of the standing committees were emphasized as follows:
* Service — The scheduled January service project (continuing tradition) was a monetary contribution to the CCBA (local food pantry) which was sent by the treasurer. Jo Warren attended the special masses of Sherry Logullo and Judy Essenpreis held recently at St. Mary’s Catholic Church as financially provided by the chapter in memory of these two deceased members of Beta Sigma Phi.
* Ways and Means — Some bags of pecan pieces are available as the chapter continues to be so appreciative of all the customers who supported such type of fund-raiser.
* Publicity — After acknowledging the 1/7/26 article in the newspaper, comments were shared about the recent move of the Sentinel office to a smaller site by the local museum, including how the original building survived the significant downtown fire decades ago because of the new sprinkling system installed during construction.
* Program — A bio and interest sheet about a “returning” member was distributed for inclusion into respective program books.
* Scrapbook — Crudos to the three co-historians (Pat Herrin, Carla McDaniel, and Lyndole Nitz) who have ½ of the presidential scrapbook already completed and ready to assemble the remaining portion as the year progresses.
* Social — The chapter’s birthday is observed in February, and that specific hosting team (Vicki Eakins and Liz Edwards) distributed those invitations at this meeting.
A yellow rose (sorority flower) was displayed at the visitation and funeral of Bonnie Ward from the chapter with Warren and Borgmann in representation. During the meeting, several members commented about some of Bonnie’s Sentinel sections and the many recipes that were published by the Sentinel years ago.
With the small earthquake occurring early that morning of the meeting in Ohlmann, there was a shift in concern about the importance of emergency procedures which were discussed. Also, other health-related topics were expressed.
The chapter was delighted to have Carla McDaniel’s great granddaughter in attendance again.
After the Closing Ritual and Mizpah were voiced, Jo Warren presented the cultural program. Having just returned from a cruise with her daughter and grandson, she took her sorority sisters on a “verbal trip to the sunnier south”. She had photos to verify the terrible destruction done by Hurricane Melissa at the end of October (just a few months ago) around the Montego Bay, Haiti, Dominican Republic, and Jamaica territories. Unfortunately, 90,000 persons were displaced as of 12/2/25 yet. Many power linemen from United States were sent in to assist.
Warren highlighted about the educational system in Montego Bay with first 6 years of education being mandated and free (except for the supplies and uniforms). Parents do pay approximately $1,500 annually per child for textbooks, uniforms, meals, etc. with the government support the educational aspect of buildings and instruction. The length of a school day on a secondary level depends upon the availability of sites and personnel—some places have split shifts of a day to accommodate all the students. Education is highly emphasized though, especially in such tourist areas.
Her grandson is quite experienced in go-karts, and the top floor of the big ship had a course for such. Thus, there were some younger folks enjoying that particular sport no matter what the natural beauty looked like around the big vessel. Warren did mention about the high number of corresponding sugar-free dishes that accompanied the regular food options in the buffet lines.
Warren was impressed with the waterfall in Ochos Rios too and is already thinking of her next journey. Additional comments were voiced by the other attendees about personal trips away from home.
The next regular chapter meeting will be held on Feb, 4 at the home of Carla McDaniel, weather permitting or else a conference call.