If you are in need of Beta Sigma Phi artwork for this year's theme please check the artwork section on this website. You can download the clip art straight from the site in a much quicker fashion. www.betajournal.com

WHEN SENDING A PHOTO TO THE TORCH, PLEASE FOLLOW THESE GUIDELINES. NO EMAILED PHOTOS, PLEASE. *Make sure it is well lit, sharp, in focus, with a good contrast. *A 1" head height on single subject Golden Circle photos is required. If possible use a professional photographer *Feature photos must be a min. 4" X 6" and subject must fill 80% of the area. *Photos previously printed (ie. magaine, newspaper or a computer) will NOT be used. Poems, Photos, zip discs, and CDs submitted become the sole property of Beta Sigma Phi International.

You don't want to be left out as the deadline for the Parade of Legacies approaches -Send your entries to the attention of the appropiate contest: BETA SIGMA PHI - POBOX 8500 - KANSAS CITY MO 64114- 0500. All entries are non-returnable and become the property of International. International cannot be responsible for items lost in the mail. -SPRING PARADE OF LEGACIES... THE DEADLINE FOR THE LEGACY ENTRIES IS APRIL 1. We are looking forward to seeing our latest legacies! WHAT WE NEED: A color photo, a min. of 5" X 7" in size, with a protective piece of cardboard inside th eenvelope. Please note: Photos cannot be returned. Tape the entry form to the back of the photo. Please also write the name of the entry and date taken on the back of the photo near one corner. Entry forms for the Spring Parade of Legacies are in the March and April issues of the Torch.

Over the years Beta Sigma Phi has had the honor of making many women of distinction International Honorary Members. Here are some of those women: Barbara Bush - "Minnie Pearl" Sarah Ophelia Cannon - Rosalynn Carter - Hillary Rodham Clinton -Joan Fontaine - Nancy Reagan -Debbie Reynolds - Olympia Snowe - Senator Muriel Humphrey - Eunice Kennedy Shriver - Ruth Warrick - Mrs. Lillian Carter - Mrs. Barry Goldwater - Agnes Moorehead - Grandma Moses - Mrs. Pat Nixon - Ginger Rogers - Eleanor Roosevelt - Rosalind Russell - Margaret Chase Smith -Mrs. Spencer Tracy - Elizabeth Dole - Earlene Fowler

We have been lucky that many outstanding women have agreed to be International Honorary Members of Beta Sigma Phi because they admire what our organization stands for. We will continue to look for special women to honor in this way.

Hurry! The deadline for some of our biggest contests is right around the corner -THE POETRY AND PHOTO CONTEST... ENTRIES MUST BE RECEIVED BY MAY 1. No member may win first place in two consecutive years. Entries are non-returnable. PHOTO- WHAT WE NEED: An original, unpublished, color or black and white photo, a min. of 5" X 7" size. The photo must be taken by a Beta Sigma Phi member in good standing. Your photo subject should be Beta Sigma Phi related in some way. One photo may be submitted per member. The entry form must be completed and taped to the back of the photo. Please also write the member's name on the back of the photo near one corner. POEM- WHAT WE NEED: An original, unpublished, typed poem written by a Beta Sigma Phi in good standing. The poem may be of any theme and length. No more than three poems amy be submitted by the same member. Each entry must include the author's name, mailing address, chapter name, number and location. Entry forms for the Poetry or Photo Contest are in the March and April issues of the Torch.