Support the Chapter

The Iowa Beta House Corporation is responsible for the Iowa Beta Chapter House and recently purchased property next door. Maintenance of a house that is over 100 years old is a delightful challenge! (especially with several additions onto it!) We work closely with the Active Chapter House Manager and the President, in addition to the Housemother and the Cook. We feel it is very important to provide comfortable, safe housing for our collegiate members while keeping in mind our budget and the future of Pi Beta Phi. We are proud to be the owners of such a valuable and beautiful property.

We purchased the house to the north of us two years ago (also known as Mrs. Blade's Tea Room at one time). We rented the house for two years and then had it demolished last fall due to its very poor condition. At the present time, it serves as "green space" and additional parking, keeping in mind its value to us so we are not landlocked for the future. Our board members are looking into some ways that our loyal alumnae can assist us with the financial aspects of maintaining our historical home.

Last spring a memorial rose garden was established in memory of Cay Culbertson by members of her pledge class. Additional money purchased more bushes in memory of Mary Eleanor Shandley. This is a long-range project and you are welcome to participate if you would like to memorialize or commemorate a Pi Phi sister. We hope the investment into this website will be of interest to you and we can communicate more readily as we feel it is with pride that we maintain our beautiful Pi Phi home.

Thanks for your support,
Ardene Downing , HC President
 

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