May Newsletter

Edmond Angels Newsletter

Closing Out a Wonderful Club Year!

As we wrap up another memorable year together, we're thankful for the friendships, laughter, and sisterhood we've shared. From book clubs and socials to club meetings and special events, our Angels made this year truly special. While most club activities pause for the summer, we hope you'll join us for the Literal Hotties Book Club over the next few months AND bring your book picks for next year!

🏆2025 Alumnae Club Excellence Award Winner

We are thrilled to share that our Edmond Alumnae Club received Pi Beta Phi's 2025 Excellence in Alumnae Engagement Small Club award! The award recognized our club's welcoming culture, special interest groups, and intentional efforts to help every alumna feel connected and involved. 

Congratulations to all our Angels who helped make this recognition possible!✨

Read more HERE to see all the 2025 Alumnae Club Excellence Award Winners.

🎟️Raffle Ticket Donation Highlight

Thanks to your generosity throughout the year, a portion of our raffle ticket proceeds was donated to Edmond Mobile Meals! 

We're thankful for the opportunity to give back and support such a meaningful organization serving elderly and disabled neighbors in our community. Our contribution will help provide one person with meals for an entire month! 

📚Literal Hotties Book Club

📅 Tuesday, June 23 • 6:30 p.m.
📍The Patriarch, 9 E. Edwards St., Edmond

Our June pick is West with Giraffes by Lynda Rutledge — a charming and adventurous historical novel inspired by the true story of two giraffes transported across America during the Great Depression.  

📅 Tuesday, July 28 • 7:00 p.m.
📍The Patriarch, 9 E. Edwards St., Edmond

Our July pick is The Brilliant Life of Eudora Honeysett by Annie Lyon — a touching and uplifting story about friendship, second chances, and discovering joy in unexpected places.

Whether you finished the book or just want to join the discussion, we'd love to see you at book club AND bring your book picks in June for next year! ✨

Recent Activities & Highlights!

🍷⛳Wine & Blue Cheese

Members gathered at the KickingBird Gold Club for a fun evening on the patio, enjoying drinks, snacks, and conversation together. It was the perfect spring happy hour!

  📚Literal Hotties Book Club

April's book club featured The Woman Who Knew Everyone by Meryl Gordon — a fascinating look at the life and influence of famed Washington hostess Perle Mesta and the relationships she built behind the scenes of politics and society.

Thank you, Dee for guiding such an engaging conversation!

💐Founders' Day

We enjoyed a fun evening celebrating Founders' Day with our Pi Phi sisters!  The evening included a mini Cookie Shine and updates from Mary Powell about exciting plans and future goals for Oklahoma Alpha.

Learn more about Honoring Our Tradition at 1701 Elm HERE.

A special thank you to Jenny Grigsby for graciously hosting in her beautiful home, along with the helper hostesses, for the delicious snacks and drinks! 

📚Literal Hotties Book Club

May's book club featured Great Big Beautiful Life by Emily Henry — a heartfelt and entertaining story filled with family secrets, complicated relationships, humor, and hope. 

Thank you, Shannon for leading the discussion!

Snack Buffet Delivery to OK Alpha and OK Beta for Finals

The Edmond Alumnae Club delivered special treats to OK Alpha and OK Beta to wish the collegiates good luck on finals. The snack buffet assembled by Maggie Brinkman was a big hit! Special thanks to Maggie and others who helped support our sisters at OU and OSU as they wrapped up the Spring semester.

Questions? Contact us:

✉️Email: edmondangels@gmail.com

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