According to the judges, Phi Chapter (Washington University) had the most outstanding scrapbook in competition and received a silver tray.
Convention 1958: Victoria, British Columbia
Delegates to the 48th Convention held at the Empress Hotel in Victoria, British Columbia, during June 1958 authorized the creation of badges for members of the Grand Council. Broader than the normal badge with a crescent in white, these badges were replicas of the Founders’ originals. The president’s badge is set with diamonds; the other Council members’ are set with pearls. When a member retires from office, she passes her badge on to her successor, receiving a replica in gratitude from the Sorority.
Legislation enacted at Victoria at the 48th Convention also established an important new fund, the Gamma Phi Beta Foundation, “a trust organized solely for the promotion and encouragement of educational and charitable purposes.” In order to make contributions to the Foundation tax-deductible, it was registered separately from the Sorority as a 501(c)3 corporation in the State of Illinois. At the same time, Gamma Phi Beta Sorority itself was incorporated, and the two became distinctive entities. The Sorority was authorized to loan the Foundation up to $3,000 “to commence operations.”
Representatives of chapters placing in the newsletter competition including Beta Eta Chapter (Bradley), Epsilon Chapter (Northwestern) and Tau Chapter (Colorado State).
The outgoing Grand Council – now called International Council – poses for a picture.