Events
Victorian Council Girl of the Year for 2017
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Wendy Hinde was proclaimed "Girl of the Year" for 2017 at the AGM in November by Council President, Lyn Taylor. Wendy joined Beta Sigma Phi in 1975 whilst she was living overseas.
She has has been an outstanding member of Kappa Master Chapter for 42 years and has held all chapter executive positions and participated in the activities of the Chapter’s standing committees. She has represented her chapter and Victoria at several Beta conventions. She has been Chapter Representative at E.S. & Victorian Councils and served as a member of the 2000 and 2016 Melbourne Convention Committees as the Opening & Closing Ritual organiser. She was E.S. Council Vice President in 2002 and President in 2003. She also successfully friendly ventured a chapter in her local area.
Wendy thrives on planning social events. She has organised several fund raising events for her chapter and has worked tirelessly at the Bunnings sausage sizzles enabling substantial donations to local organisations.
Wendy currently holds the Master degree. She received her Order of the Rose in 1995, the Silver Circle Award in 2000 and her 40th Anniversary pin in 2015.
In 1979 a group of members in E.S. Council formed a Drama Festival Committee to provide a performance platform for drama students in Secondary Schools. From 1979 to 1983 Wendy was Chairman of this Committee. In 1984 the Committee joined the Mordialloc Eisteddfod Committee and sponsored the Speech Championship & two ballet awards. The Beta contingent went on to run the Canteen that provided healthy food for the students, families, teachers and adjudicators. Wendy still continues to help during the Eisteddfod season.
In 1990 the Canteen raised sufficient money to award a scholarship to the Australian Ballet School, an initiative that continues 27 years later. The wider implications of awarding this scholarship are the fulfilment of the ideals of our sorority to promote and enjoy the Arts, and to honour those members who sadly are no longer with us, but who believed implicitly in these ideals.
Wendy is an energetic and enthusiastic member of Beta Sigma Phi. She is a respected and dedicated member of Kappa Master. Wendy is a doer, always ready to take on responsibility and to organise things. She has given the best to our sorority throughout her 42 years of membership.
Congratulations, Wendy on being awarded 2017 Girl of the Year.
She has has been an outstanding member of Kappa Master Chapter for 42 years and has held all chapter executive positions and participated in the activities of the Chapter’s standing committees. She has represented her chapter and Victoria at several Beta conventions. She has been Chapter Representative at E.S. & Victorian Councils and served as a member of the 2000 and 2016 Melbourne Convention Committees as the Opening & Closing Ritual organiser. She was E.S. Council Vice President in 2002 and President in 2003. She also successfully friendly ventured a chapter in her local area.
Wendy thrives on planning social events. She has organised several fund raising events for her chapter and has worked tirelessly at the Bunnings sausage sizzles enabling substantial donations to local organisations.
Wendy currently holds the Master degree. She received her Order of the Rose in 1995, the Silver Circle Award in 2000 and her 40th Anniversary pin in 2015.
In 1979 a group of members in E.S. Council formed a Drama Festival Committee to provide a performance platform for drama students in Secondary Schools. From 1979 to 1983 Wendy was Chairman of this Committee. In 1984 the Committee joined the Mordialloc Eisteddfod Committee and sponsored the Speech Championship & two ballet awards. The Beta contingent went on to run the Canteen that provided healthy food for the students, families, teachers and adjudicators. Wendy still continues to help during the Eisteddfod season.
In 1990 the Canteen raised sufficient money to award a scholarship to the Australian Ballet School, an initiative that continues 27 years later. The wider implications of awarding this scholarship are the fulfilment of the ideals of our sorority to promote and enjoy the Arts, and to honour those members who sadly are no longer with us, but who believed implicitly in these ideals.
Wendy is an energetic and enthusiastic member of Beta Sigma Phi. She is a respected and dedicated member of Kappa Master. Wendy is a doer, always ready to take on responsibility and to organise things. She has given the best to our sorority throughout her 42 years of membership.
Congratulations, Wendy on being awarded 2017 Girl of the Year.
2017 Founder's Day Luncheon
Victoria's 59th Founder's Day Lunch was held on Saturday, April 29th at the Vibe Savoy Hotel. A total of 76 members and guests enjoyed an afternoon of friendship, laughs & great food.
Janene Blanchfield-Brown, President of the National Council of Women was our honored guest.
Lyn Taylor, President & Judy Dalton
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Our Guest Speaker was Judy Dalton, a retired professional Australian tennis player who won nine Grand Slam Doubles Titles. She won at least one women’s doubles title at each Grand Slam tournament, a “Career Grand Slam”. Five of her doubles titles were in partnership with Margaret Court and she won a Mixed Doubles title with Tony Roche. Dalton was a member of the Australian Federation Cup team in 1965, 1966, 1967, 1969 and 1970. Australia won the Federation Cup in 1965 and 1970.
Dalton was one of the original “Virginia Slims 9”, the nine players who in 1971 joined the breakaway Virginia Slims tour organised by Gladys Heldman.
Dalton retired from tennis at the age of 40, after competing in the 1977 Australian Open.
During the 2013 Australian Open she was inducted into the Australian Tennis Hall of Fame. Her bronze bust is on display at the Rod Laver Arena alongside other Australian tennis icons. She is also an Honorary Life Member of Wimbledon. As well as her legendary performances on the court over her career, Dalton is equally well known for her tireless efforts with junior tennis, in particular her work with the Foundation Cup over many years. Tennis Victoria honored her outstanding achievements and contribution to junior tennis by naming the Tennis Victoria 13/u Girls Regional Team Event, The Judy Dalton Cup.
Dalton’s stories and insights into the modern day playing conditions compared to her professional days had everyone enthralled.
Dalton was one of the original “Virginia Slims 9”, the nine players who in 1971 joined the breakaway Virginia Slims tour organised by Gladys Heldman.
Dalton retired from tennis at the age of 40, after competing in the 1977 Australian Open.
During the 2013 Australian Open she was inducted into the Australian Tennis Hall of Fame. Her bronze bust is on display at the Rod Laver Arena alongside other Australian tennis icons. She is also an Honorary Life Member of Wimbledon. As well as her legendary performances on the court over her career, Dalton is equally well known for her tireless efforts with junior tennis, in particular her work with the Foundation Cup over many years. Tennis Victoria honored her outstanding achievements and contribution to junior tennis by naming the Tennis Victoria 13/u Girls Regional Team Event, The Judy Dalton Cup.
Dalton’s stories and insights into the modern day playing conditions compared to her professional days had everyone enthralled.
L to R:
Elizabeth Grant & Barbara Thompson
Barbara Thompson, Beta Master was honored with the Golden Circle Ritual in acknowledgment of her 50 years of membership in Beta. Elizabeth Grant, Lambda Master received her 40-Year Award. Congratulations to both Barbara & Elizabeth.
Relive memories of the day by viewing the following photos:
Thanks to Heather Russell and her Committee – Cheryl Wallis, Lauris Marsh, Lyn Taylor and Janet Park – for organising such a lovely day for us.
Thanks also to Eleanor Holden for supplying some of the photos of the day.
MJH, Web Master
Australian Ballet School
Marilyn Rowe House – Official Opening
The Australian Ballet School celebrated the Opening of the School’s new Student Residence, Marilyn Rowe House with style and grace. His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), the Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia, gave a moving tribute to the School, which through its Board and Directors’ foresight and determination, created a world-renowned teaching facility. He also paid tribute to the wonderful students who continue to showcase Australia through their dancing around the world.
It is fitting that the residence has been named after Marilyn Rowe OBE who was one of the School’s first students in 1964 and, following her dancing career, she became Director of the School. The new extension to the Residence has been named after Betty Amsden AO DSJ, another vibrant member of the Board of Directors and Deputy Chair.
As part of The School’s Giving Programme, Beta Sigma Phi in Victoria has had a proud history of supporting the School over the past 25 years. We have enjoyed watching the finest dancers in Australia blossom into world-class performers and we treasure this continuous association with the School. We also appreciate the warmth and friendship shown to our members by the staff. The 20th year of our association was marked with a morning tea hosted by former Head of Philanthropy Trish Roath, Betty Amsden and some of the students.
The Vision Statement of The Australian Ballet School is:
Honour the past, Achieve in the present, Create the future
This is a living commitment which they fulfil daily.
Thank you for inviting Beta Sigma Phi to be a part of your wonderful world.
The following photos were taken at the Official Opening of Marilyn Rowe House on Saturday, January 30, 2016:
It is fitting that the residence has been named after Marilyn Rowe OBE who was one of the School’s first students in 1964 and, following her dancing career, she became Director of the School. The new extension to the Residence has been named after Betty Amsden AO DSJ, another vibrant member of the Board of Directors and Deputy Chair.
As part of The School’s Giving Programme, Beta Sigma Phi in Victoria has had a proud history of supporting the School over the past 25 years. We have enjoyed watching the finest dancers in Australia blossom into world-class performers and we treasure this continuous association with the School. We also appreciate the warmth and friendship shown to our members by the staff. The 20th year of our association was marked with a morning tea hosted by former Head of Philanthropy Trish Roath, Betty Amsden and some of the students.
The Vision Statement of The Australian Ballet School is:
Honour the past, Achieve in the present, Create the future
This is a living commitment which they fulfil daily.
Thank you for inviting Beta Sigma Phi to be a part of your wonderful world.
The following photos were taken at the Official Opening of Marilyn Rowe House on Saturday, January 30, 2016:
