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1. stle Beta Psi Fall 2008 Issue 1 Happy Birthday! Andrea Kellerman-August 21 Brett Hammond-October 5 • IMPORTANT DATES • Family Weekend 9/19-21 • Alzheimer’s Walk 9/20 • Up All Night 9/27 • Diabetes Walk 9/27 • Constitutional Convention 9/28 • Tour de Cape Bike Ride 10/4 What Did You Do This Summer? Rachael Hayes: SCOTLAND! Sara Mitchell: Got 2 tattoos Andrea Kellerman: Went on a float trip Anna Thompson: Got a guinea pig named Einstein Brett Hammond: Went to Vegas for my brother’s wedding Clinton Borror: Visited Mesa Verde Shannon Meyerkord: Broke my wrist…3 PINS!! Kerby Icenogle: Played with my 2 year old brother Kelsey Stauffer: Went skydiving Sarah Dumey: Hung out with friends Stephanie Winzenburger: Went to a Backstreet boys concert Kristie Sprague: Went to Florida Amanda Truetken: Went to Kentucky Lake Nikki Wichman: Went to the Zoo! David Gilbert: Lather, Rinse, Repeat Brooke Privett: SCOTLAND! Alyson Krenning: Won money in the penny slots at the casino Who’s Missing?

2. Adopt a Soldier Why should I go to Boston? Why should we help? These are just a few of the things BESIDES NATIONAL CONFERENCE that we can do in Boston! This is a letter sent from one of the adopted soldiers… OH MY GOD SHARON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! If I was there I would hug and kiss everyone. You just don't know what you have done for the morale of me and all my soldiers. We have been going through a real rough time and a week ago we had to watch as they put a couple of our friends in some bodybags. But the care packages that you have sent really put a smile on all the soldiers faces and gave them a piece of home. Some of them broke down and cried and some just sat on the desert floor and ate the goodies. We are all trying to send a picture to the local newspaper thanking you and the church personally. I don't know if it will happen but I want to personally say I thank God for you and all those who gave. I passed out the cards and letters to all the soldiers and it was kind of hard to watch some of them read the cards because with some of them, their own families don't even write them and it is hard for me to understand how can complete strangers care more about us than our families. How can I ever thank you, what can I say or do for you and the kind people of your church. Some of the soldiers and myself feel kind of guilty cause we really don't have much to give in return. But even as I am emailing you, my soldiers are constantly coming up with ideas of what we can do to show our gratitude. Thank you all, God bless you all.PS. Please convey this email to the church members and let them know how grateful we all are.SSG Arthur L. Felder http://www.adoptaussoldier.org/letters.html Bunker Hill Monument Description: This is a monument commemorating the first major battle of the American Revolution. It stands 221 feet tall, and you can climb the stairs all the way to the top! Website: www.cityofboston.gov/FreedomTrail/bunkerhill.asp MIT campus tour Tour of one of America's leading universities!: http://web.mit.edu/infocenter/campustours.html Old North Church Description: This is the famous church where Paul Revere made his famous ride to light the steeple to indicate "One if by land, and two if by sea!" Website: www.oldnorth.com Harvard University Campus Tour Description: Take a tour of one of the most prestigious universities in the country. Tours are conducted daily by current Harvard students, or you can just tour the campus on your own! Afterwards, head over to Harvard Square and check out all the shops and restaurants! Website: www.hno.harvard.edu/guide/to_do/index.html Ice Skating at the Frog Pond at Boston Common: Description: Take an afternoon to take a spin on the ice on Frog Pond in America’s Oldest Public Park. www.bostoncommonfrogpond.org New England Aquarium: Description: More than 70 Exhibits with aquatic animals from around the globe transport you to a world of water. Make sure to meet the African Penguins, introduce yourself to Myrtle the giant Green Sea Turtle and say hi to the Harbor Seals. www.neaq.org

3. WHAT DID THEY DO NOW? Paule Revere House: Description Visit the home Paul Revere lived in during the Revolution! In the Italian North End, as is the Old North Church. www.paulreverehouse.org New England Sports Museum: Description: The Sports Museum preserves and showcases the distinctly rich sports history of New England. Boston Red Sox, Boston Celtics, Boston Bruins, and the New England Revolution. www.sportsmuseum.org Fenway Park Tour: Description: Visit the park where the Babe pitched, The Kid hit, Yaz dazzled, and Manny and Ortiz still thrill young fans today! The home of the Boston Red Sox allows you to soak up the rich history and hear the echoes of the past. Celebrate New Year’s Eve at Boston’s “First Night”: Description: Join thousands of people on the 31st from noon through midnight in this family-friendly celebration of arts and community. Two fireworks shows, a parade, food vendors, ice sculptures and dozens of performances. Many free activities; or buy a button for admission everywhere. www.FirstNight.org More attractions can be found on apo.org Information from: http://www.apo.org/site/site_files/Free_Things_Boston.pdf http://www.apo.org/site/site_files/Family_Activities.pdf Email me at aekrenning1s@semo.edu with the right answers to the pictures!!!