Beta Alpha

Address: P.O. Box 425 Pea Ridge, AR 72751

Phone: Glorie Oxford 531-7606, James Crews 372-3765, Karen Kitterman 236-4849 E-mail: beta.alphapr@yahoo.com Facebook: Beta Alpha of Epsilon Sigma Alpha

Officers:

• President — James Crews • Vice-president — Leslie Scannell • Secretary —Glorie Oxford • Treasurer — Tanna Whisenhunt • Chaplain — Dorothy Williams • Parliamentarian — Sandy Fletcher

Meeting times and dates: First Tuesday of the month @ 6 p.m.

Meeting location: Messiah Lutheran Church

Purpose/goal: The purpose of our organization is to be instrumental in community support and develop- ment through activities and philanthropy. We sponsor the Christmas and Fair/ 4th of July Parade. We sponsor the yearly fair held in July. Beta Alpha works with the Head Start and Pea Ridge schools to facilitate reading development and educational opportunities.

How can someone join? Membership in Beta Alpha is open to anyone no matter your age, sex, or any other perceived barrier. The only requirements are that you love your community and

want to make a difference in it, you pay your dues, and are open to be changed in a good way by helping others. You can just show up at one of our meetings or events or call one of us. We would be happy to talk with you about Beta Alpha and the many opportunities to serve.

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