OFFICERS INSTALLED — Members of the Beta Sigma Phi Torchbearer Omicron Chapter met April 25 at The Farm Restaurant in Adena, where officers for the new term were installed. Officers include, from left, Linda Cole, corresponding secretary; Nancy Lonetto, treasurer; Kathy McKenna, recording secretary; Alberta Herrick, vice president; Marlene Hamilton, extension officer; and Sandy Villamagna, president. -- Contributed

MINGO JUNCTION — Beta Sigma Phi’s Torchbearer Omicron Chapter celebrated its 94th Founder’s Day anniversary April 25 at The Farm Restaurant in Adena. During the meeting, the chapter’s new officers were installed, including Linda Cole, corresponding secretary; Nancy Lonetto, treasurer; Kathy McKenna, recording secretary; Alberta Herrick, vice president; Marlene Hamilton, extension officer; and Sandy Villamagna, president.

Hamilton announced this year’s theme will be “Beta Sigma Phi, Angels of Friendship.”

McKenna gave the opening ritual, McKenna said grace and Lonetto led the closing ritual. Villamagna led members in reciting the Founder’s Day pledge.

Cole read the highlights of the year, informing members of the projects the chapter has participated in the past 12 months.

Herrick presented an award to Hamilton, current chapter president. She then presented the Woman of the Year Award to Villamagna for her “outstanding service” to the chapter. All members congratulated Villamagna on her award.

The special award of the day was the presentation of the Golden Circle certificate. The ritual recognizes one chapter member who has 50 or more years of service in Beta Sigma Phi. In addition, she was presented flowers and an engraved heart including her name and years of service.