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Sorority celebrates anniversary
GREENFIELD – The Upsilon chapter of Psi Iota Xi gathered in April to celebrate the anniversary of the chapter’s founding, recognize member accomplishments, and install officers for the coming year. The Upsilon chapter was charted on April 2, 1920.
Advisor Stacey Stephenson installed the officers for the coming year: 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.
Carolyn Coffin was recognized for 20 years of service to Psi Iota Xi, which earns her honorary status. Cori Shambaugh was recognized for 25 years of service, and Mickie Hansen was recognized for 30 years of service.
Mickie Hansen was named 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, Linda Comstock-Teel, Dianne Hoover and Cheryl Overman were recognized for perfect meeting attendance over the last year.
The chapter does not meet in the summer months. After a new member initiation in June, members will resume business in September.
Psi Iota Xi is a women’s philanthropic organization with chapters throughout the Midwest. For more information, visit Facebook @PIXUpsilon or email [email protected].
Chamber to highlight work at soup kitchen
GREENFIELD – Learn about the Kenneth Butler Memorial Soup Kitchen in an upcoming event.
The Greenfield Area Chamber of Commerce will feature Jill Ebbert, director of the soup kitchen, in its June 4 meeting. The event is 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at NineStar Connect, 2243 E. Main St., Greenfield. Register by May 31 at greenfieldcc.org; cost is $15 for a catered lunch.
Women’s resource fundraiser coming up
GREENFIELD – Save the date for The Power of the Purse, an event in support of the Women’s Resource Center of Hancock County.
The event will be at 5:30 p.m. Aug. 22 at Bradley Hall, 2 W. Main St., Greenfield. Music and appetizers will be served, with dinner beginning at 6:30 p.m. The theme of the event is “Champion Women for Positive Change.”
NARFE to host meeting
RUSHVILLE – The next meeting of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association is coming up at 11 a.m. June 5.
The meeting is at Elks Lodge, 223 E. Third St., Rushville. For questions, email [email protected].
