Giving Societies

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Giving Societies

Susan Schlessman Duncan (Colorado Collage), Honorary Chair, Lifetime Giving Circles

Lifetime Giving Circles honor alumnae, family members, and loved ones who have contributed $25,000 or more throughout their lifetime. Contributions included donations and bequests to the Foundation.

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Georgiana Post McClenaghan (Oregon State), Honorary Chair, The 1874 Society

Named for the founding year of Gamma Phi Beta Sorority, The 1874 Society recognizes alumnae, chapters and friends whose annual unrestricted gifts total $1,874 or more. Members of The 1874 Society enjoy an especially close relationship with the Foundation, the Sorority and each other. In 2007 - 2008, the Society welcomed 15 new members, bringing total membership to 82. They enjoy benefits such as The 1874 Society/Major Donors luncheon at Convention, a newsletter and the opportunity to stay at International Headquarters. The luncheon at the 2008 Convention featured Elizabeth Pitcairn (S. CA), world renowned violinist & entertainer, playing her Red Mendelssohn Stradivarius.

Membership in The 1874 Society is renewable annually. Make an 1874 gift.

Giving Levels:
Diamond Member: $10,000 and more
Sapphire Member $5,000 - $9,999
Pearl Member: $2,500 - $4,999
1874 Member: $1,874 - $2,499

Founders Society

Phyllis Donaldson Choat (Nebraska - Lincoln), Honorary Chair, Founders Society

The Foundation's Founders Society recognizes annual, unrestricted gifts to the Foundation of $250 to $1,873. Members of this important society gave more then $101,000 for the Gamma Phi Beta Foundation in 2007-2008. Membership is renewable annually. Make a Founders Society gift.

The Foundation is looking for 100 special alumnae members to become Gold Leaders, giving at the gold level of the Founders Society. To make your $1,000 gift and join this elite group, click here

Giving Levels:
Gold Leader: $1,000 - $1,873
Silver Level: $500 - $999
Bronze Level: $250 - $499

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Tau Epsilon Pi Society

Ann Mullen Bronsing (Indiana State), Honorary Chair, Tau Epsilon Pi Society

The Tau Epsilon Pi Society honors members who have arranged bequests, life income gifts (annuities or trusts) or gifts of life insurance for the Foundation. This society, founded in 1990, is named for the Sorority's open motto, "Founded Upon A Rock." ΤΕΠ Society gifts are the results of thoughtful estate planning. They may provide members and friends with current estate tax benefits and produce exceptional gifts that ensure a strong future for the Foundation and members of Gamma Phi Beta. As of July 31, 2008, ΤΕΠ Society had 286 members.

For information on estate planning and becoming a member of the ΤΕΠ Society, contact the Foundation office at foundation@gammaphibeta.org. Always, confer with your legal representative when making estate planning decisions.