Charmed...I'm Sure! Another Charm Bracelet

It's one of those 'Dory Moments'..."Oh look, something shiny"!!  Funny how that happens and how one Charm Bracelet post leads to another.  Without further introduction, here is a Charm Bracelet from decades ago, zipped in silk pouch and stashed in the deepest, darkest jewelry chest drawer.

Kind of a treasure hunt, really.  Not just for the bracelet itself, but for the memories it holds. Each and every charm marks a significant event and brings back memories of the young women who were members of local Beta Sigma Phi.

 An international non-academic sorority made up of women of all ages;  usually in twenties or thirties that builds friendships that last a lifetime.  Founded in 193l, in Abilene, Texas.

All the protocols fit me as a new member in 1974...Heart Charm...27 years old.  Lifetime friendships...thanks to Facebook connections and small hometown.

There is much I've forgotten about Beta Sigma Phi. My last membership charm was 1976.  Let's do the math...27 years ago...the exact age I was on Welcome Heart Charm.  And the 'Then & Now' similarities continue with the Award Charms:

STARS

Pledge of the Year

Best Program

Scrapbook

74' and 75' Founders Day

SYMBOLS

Motto ~ Life, Learning and Friendship

Colors ~ Black and Gold

Shield ~ Torch

Flower ~ Yellow Rose

History and more information on Beta Sigma Phi....Wikipedia Link

As for me...I'll be dragging out Beta Sigma Phi Scrapbooks.

And Yes, they have lots of pictures...Be warned Lifetime Friends on Facebook.😉