Psi Iota Xi Upsilon chapter officers for the 2023-2024 year are, from left, Stacey Stephenson, Jennifer Johnston, Cheryl Overman, Shelby McMaster, Deidre Low and Laura Fletcher.
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Sorority honors members, celebrates anniversary
GREENFIELD – The Upsilon chapter of Psi Iota Xi gathered May 1 to celebrate the anniversary of the chapter’s founding, recognize member accomplishments and install new officers for the coming year. This is the chapter’s 103rd anniversary.
Stacey Stephenson served as the chapter president for two years. Among many other accomplishments, she led the chapter through participation in Match Day, hosted by the Community Foundation of Hancock County. Due in large part to her promotional efforts, the chapter had 87 unique donors and a total impact of more than $26,000 in the 30-hour giving period that benefitted the organization’s endowment.
Stephenson installed the officers for the coming year. They are Deidre Low, president; Cheryl Overman, treasurer; Shelby McMaster, recording secretary; Laura Fletcher, corresponding secretary; and Jennifer Johnston, conductress. Stephenson will remain an officer in the role of advisor.
Kathy Jutte was recognized for 35 years of service to Psi Iota Xi. She was initiated into the sorority in 1988 and transferred to the Upsilon chapter in 2022 from the Theta Zeta chapter in Fort Recovery, Ohio.
Katie Ottinger was recognized as the chapter Psi Ote of the Year. This award is voted on by the chapter membership recognizing outstanding accomplishments over the last year.
Phyllis Arthur, Shelby McMaster, Katie Ottinger, and Cheryl Overman were recognized for perfect meeting attendance over the last year.
The chapter does not meet in the summer months. Members will resume business in September.
Psi Iota Xi, founded in 1897 in Muncie, is a women’s philanthropic organization with chapters throughout the midwestern United States. Psi Iota Xi chapters are focused on raising money and offering volunteer service to improve the quality of life in their communities. Membership in Psi Iota Xi is open to any female 18 years of age and older. For more on membership, contact Deidre Low, chapter president, through direct message on Facebook @PIXUpsilon or at [email protected].
Lions Club to fundraise through flower sales
GREENFIELD – The Greenfield Lions Club will host a Memorial Day flower sale weekends in May.
Flower cones, saddles, stands and hanging baskets will be available; prices vary according to size. All proceeds fund various Lions Club projects.
The events will be noon to 7 p.m. May 19-21 and May 26-29 in the Green Meadows Shopping Center parking lot, located at State Street and Green Meadows Drive in Greenfield.
Shrine Club to host May meeting
GREENFIELD – The Hancock County Shrine Club will have a meeting and a meal May 23. The meal will be at 6:30 p.m. with the meeting to follow.
Cost is $10 per person. Make a reservation by May 19 to President Scott Harvey, text or voicemail 317-371-4821 or email [email protected]. The event will be at the Hancock County Fraternal Order of Police, 400 E. Davis Road, Greenfield.
Chamber plans June meeting, awards event
GREENFIELD – The Greenfield Area Chamber of Commerce will have its monthly member meeting at 11:30 a.m. June 6 at NineStar Connect, 2243 E. Main St., Greenfield.
The meeting will cover Healthy365 with guest speaker Amanda everidge and catered by OnSite Caterer. Register by June 2 at greenfieldcc.org.
The Chamber is also accepting nominations for the Community Walk of Fame Annual Awards Celebration. The event is scheduled for 6 p.m. June 15 at 519 Jefferson Blvd., Greenfield; register online at greenfieldcc.org or find an award nomination form. Donations are also accepted for the live and silent auction at the event.
