Clearwater: Club news

The Beta Pi chapter of Phi Beta Psi Sorority meets on the first Tuesday of every month from September to May at Stratford Court of Palm Harbor, 45 Katherine Blvd.

Phi Beta Psi Sorority was founded in 1904 by five young women as a civic organization whose aim is to participate in charitable work, to promote fraternal relationship among members and to establish and assist other chapters of Phi Beta Psi. Today there are chapters in almost all 50 states.

Helping to fund cancer research is the organization's national project. Last year, the Beta Pi chapter presented a check to Dr. Jonathan Lancaster at Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Foundation in Tampa in the amount of $58,300 to further his cancer research. Funds are raised through projects that include an annual spring fashion show, garage sales, silent auctions and bake sales.

Women interested in learning more about Phi Beta Psi Sorority and the Beta Pi chapter can call Linda Reining at (727) 536-6481 or Janet Withopf at (727)781-3584.

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GFWC HarborSprings Woman's Club of North Pinellas meets at 6:30 p.m. on the first Thursday of every month at St. Larry's Restaurant & Bar, 34980 U.S. 19 N, in The Fountain Plaza, Palm Harbor.

The club, which formed in 2000, supports local charities through planned activities and fundraising events.

The club is having a membership drive Saturday, which includes a wine auction and jewelry show as part of its year-end social, "Grape Expectations." For directions to the event or more information about the club, call (727) 939-2578.

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The Countryside-Clearwater Kiwanis Club announced the installation of the following officers and directors for 2008-09:

Dan Palmisano, president; Tom DuLaney, vice president; Bill Greer, secretary; and Dale Thompson, treasurer.

Directors serving a two-year term will be Marion Spangler, Wilber Van Scoik and Frank Ward. Those serving a one-year term will be Stuart Harris, Jeff Hoy and Shirley Sumner.

The club meets at 7:30 a.m. every Tuesday at Eve's Family Restaurant, 3150 Tampa Road, Suite 12. Call (727) 365-0200 or visit www.kiwanis.org/club/countryside.