Calendar of Events for 2024–2025 (and other important dates)
These are our primary events for the year. Interest group get-togethers and impromptu events will be announced in our eNewsletters and on this page.
Electronic invitations are sent prior to our events since all of our paid members have Internet access. Many of our events are open to non-members and non-Pi Phi guests.
Lake Oswego-Dunthorpe Alumnae Club's Theme This Year:
"VIVA LA WINE AND BLUE"
SAVE THESE DATES! Details will be coming soon.
KICK-OFF EVENT AT CYNTHIA'S
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2024 ➳ 6 P.M.
We met at Cynthia Knox Guenther's home in Tigard (Bull Mountain). Susan emailed the invitation, which has the location address. We had a Mexican theme buffet and French dessert. [After the event: It was great seeing everyone. Photos have been posted on Facebook and on our website on the LINKS-PHOTOS page.
HAPPY HOUR AT BAIRD'S ON B
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2024 ➳ 4:30 P.M.
We will meet at Baird's on B to start the season of giving. Please bring some non-perishable food or hygiene items that we will donate to Hunger Fighters Oregon next month along with a club donation. Click here to see a list of the items needed.
HOLIDAY LUNCHEON
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2024 ➳ 11:00 A.M.
The Portland Alumnae Club planned this year's luncheon that was held at Portland Golf Club. We had a successful raffle; the proceeds will be donated to Hunder Fighters Oregon. We also collected food and toiletries to donate to them and also books for Booktique. A fun time was had by all!
FRATERNITY DAY OF SERVICE
Late February/early March
We are continuing to collect new and gently used books for Booktique and donating to Hunger Fighters Oregon
PI DAY GET-TOGETHER
March 19, 2025
A great group gathered at Julia's club house for pizza and pie. We celebrated Pi Phi Giving Day (March 14) by making a donation to Pi Beta Phi Foundation ... thank you to our generous members.
FOUNDERS' DAY LUNCHEON (NEW PLACE!)
SATURDAY, APRIL 26, 2025 ➳ 11:30 A.M.
We'll be having our Founders' Day celebration at Nicoletta's in Lake Oswego where our Golden Arrows will be honored. The Lake Oswego-Dunthorpe Alumnae Club will be planning a beautiful event for us.
END OF THE YEAR HAPPY HOUR
DETAILS TBA ➳ 4:30 P.M.
PI BETA PHI CONVENTION
JUNE 19-21, 2025 (new dates ... was June 20-22)
SAVE THE DATE! Pi Beta Phi's 75th Biennial Convention will be held at The Galt House Hotel in Louisville, Kentucky.
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For the most part, Oregon required masks from March 2020 through June 2021. We were able to have one in-person event for more than a handful of members in August 2020. Thank you to Julia Tucker for planning the socially distanced event (we stood together briefly to snap the photo). Julia was our new Programming & Events Chairman for 2021-2022 and still is today.
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To kick off 2019–2020, we gathered at Andi Mariani's home for an afternoon of food, wine, fun and friendship. We welcomed five first-time attendees, three of whom are recent graduates, one Golden Arrow and one who lives primarily in Texas.
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To kick off 2017–2018, we gathered at Maja's home for a high tea party. Barb Buttler (top left) and Lisa Critchlow (standing by Barb) received unanimous votes as proposed alumna initiate members. Collegiate Region Seven Membership Specialist Carolyn Much Reil (holding the "C" sign) captured the entire event in photos and video for Pi Beta Phi's Instagram account in a "social media takeover." Club founder Patty Batchelder Melrose is holding the "H" sign ... Club President Susan Jonnatti Maxwell and Vice President of Finance Peggy Bennett Lawson are holding the two "E" signs ... new member and Title I teacher Whitney Kirby Berger is holding the "R" sign ... and sustaining club member Jeanne Krouse Bliss is holding the "S" sign. Susan, Peggy, Marilyn DeBonny (above Jeanne) and Maja Tanaka Berge (right) prepared the goodies for the tea.
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The group at our October 25, 2016, event at Peggy Lawson's home had a great time!
Electronic invitations are sent prior to our events since all of our paid members have Internet access. Many of our events are open to non-members and non-Pi Phi guests.
"VIVA LA WINE AND BLUE"
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2024 ➳ 6 P.M.
We met at Cynthia Knox Guenther's home in Tigard (Bull Mountain). Susan emailed the invitation, which has the location address. We had a Mexican theme buffet and French dessert. [After the event: It was great seeing everyone. Photos have been posted on Facebook and on our website on the LINKS-PHOTOS page.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2024 ➳ 4:30 P.M.
We will meet at Baird's on B to start the season of giving. Please bring some non-perishable food or hygiene items that we will donate to Hunger Fighters Oregon next month along with a club donation. Click here to see a list of the items needed.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2024 ➳ 11:00 A.M.
The Portland Alumnae Club planned this year's luncheon that was held at Portland Golf Club. We had a successful raffle; the proceeds will be donated to Hunder Fighters Oregon. We also collected food and toiletries to donate to them and also books for Booktique. A fun time was had by all!
We are continuing to collect new and gently used books for Booktique and donating to Hunger Fighters Oregon
A great group gathered at Julia's club house for pizza and pie. We celebrated Pi Phi Giving Day (March 14) by making a donation to Pi Beta Phi Foundation ... thank you to our generous members.
SATURDAY, APRIL 26, 2025 ➳ 11:30 A.M.
We'll be having our Founders' Day celebration at Nicoletta's in Lake Oswego where our Golden Arrows will be honored. The Lake Oswego-Dunthorpe Alumnae Club will be planning a beautiful event for us.
DETAILS TBA ➳ 4:30 P.M.
JUNE 19-21, 2025 (new dates ... was June 20-22)
SAVE THE DATE! Pi Beta Phi's 75th Biennial Convention will be held at The Galt House Hotel in Louisville, Kentucky.
For the most part, Oregon required masks from March 2020 through June 2021. We were able to have one in-person event for more than a handful of members in August 2020. Thank you to Julia Tucker for planning the socially distanced event (we stood together briefly to snap the photo). Julia was our new Programming & Events Chairman for 2021-2022 and still is today.
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To kick off 2019–2020, we gathered at Andi Mariani's home for an afternoon of food, wine, fun and friendship. We welcomed five first-time attendees, three of whom are recent graduates, one Golden Arrow and one who lives primarily in Texas.
To kick off 2017–2018, we gathered at Maja's home for a high tea party. Barb Buttler (top left) and Lisa Critchlow (standing by Barb) received unanimous votes as proposed alumna initiate members. Collegiate Region Seven Membership Specialist Carolyn Much Reil (holding the "C" sign) captured the entire event in photos and video for Pi Beta Phi's Instagram account in a "social media takeover." Club founder Patty Batchelder Melrose is holding the "H" sign ... Club President Susan Jonnatti Maxwell and Vice President of Finance Peggy Bennett Lawson are holding the two "E" signs ... new member and Title I teacher Whitney Kirby Berger is holding the "R" sign ... and sustaining club member Jeanne Krouse Bliss is holding the "S" sign. Susan, Peggy, Marilyn DeBonny (above Jeanne) and Maja Tanaka Berge (right) prepared the goodies for the tea.
The group at our October 25, 2016, event at Peggy Lawson's home had a great time!
