May 6, 2016 - The Beta Sigma Phi Preceptor Upsilon Chapter made a $4,000 donation to the Fannie Brown Booth Memorial Library on Thursday, May 5, 2016.
The donation was presented by Andi Foster, Ways & Means Chair, to Library Director Sandra Davis. The donation was from a recent fundraiser held in April which was a raffle sponsored by the generosity of area businesses and the community.
The Fannie Brown Booth Memorial Library depends greatly on the support of the community. The library has served Shelby County residents at its present location since 1974. It is an active resource for the community providing summer programs for kids and teens, online research resources, online books, free public internet access, copy machine, IRS income tax forms, voter registration cards, and more. If you would like more information about the library or what you can do to help, visit www.centerlibrary.org
Beta Sigma Phi is an international non-profit organization, non-academic sorority for women offering opportunities friendship, development of cultural appreciation, and community service. The Greek letters stand for life, learning and friendship. Approximately, 12,500 chapters in 20 countries meet twice a month for a brief business meeting and cultural program. Founded by Walter W. Ross in Abilene, Kansas in 1931 with seven members, the organization today has 250,000 members. Beta Sigma Phi supports various projects including the International Endowment Fund, Disaster Relief Fund, Breast Cancer Research Fund and Scholarship Fund.
