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	University of California - San Francisco  College of Pharmacy    Division of Clinical Pharmacy    521 Parnassus Avenue, Clinic Sci 152    Box 0622    San Francisco, CA  94143-0622      GCD Phone: 415-353-1836                            Fax: 415-476-6632      Beta Gamma Website
Chapter History:       The Beta Gamma Chapter was the first chapter west of the Mississippi River.  They were installed on September 23, 1910 by Brother W. Bruce Phillip, First Grand Regent. During the fall of 1912, they bought their first chapter house at 1349 Masonic Avenue in San Francisco. The Chapter was inactive during WWII, but returned on May 26, 1949.  In 1960, they purchased their current 6 bedroom house at 1499 Fifth Avenue in San Francisco.       In 1990, the chapter celebrated its 80th Anniversary and was presented an anniversary plaque by Grand Regent Patrick Wells. In 1999, the chapter house underwent major renovation.       The 2005-2006 academic year was a rebuilding year, in a sense, as officers and brothers worked very hard to update their chapter.  They revised their by-laws, updated officer/committee responsibilities/duties, reviewed risk management policies and beefed up the pledge process.  But, the work did not stop there.  Their website was redesigned to make chapter announcements and other pertinent information easily accessible.  A new feature to the website is a forum for brothers to  share their thoughts. They also initiated plans to establish new committees.  Amazingly, brothers still managed to organize and participate in all their traditional events throughout the year!  This ultimately lead to the chapter being ranked as one of the Top Ten International chapters.       The fall of 2006 saw further changes to their website - a change in its layout and more photos.  Then, in March 2007, Beta Gamma hosted Province IX's largest assembly on record.       In March 2008, the chapter added a golf tournament to their long list of annual events. The first golf tournament was held on March 27 at Presidio Golf Course & Country Club.  Proceeds went to the American Heart Association.       The chapter annually visits Alcatraz, goes ice skating, hosts luaus, and throws many banquets (just to name a few).  The chapter is very involved every year in three philanthropic projects: Vial of Life, OTC Project and Lung Cancer Project.
Favorite Chapter Activities: Annual Golf Tournament   Fundraiser to raise money for the American Heart Association.   San Francisco Tour  Brothers board buses/trolleys to take in the many attractions in San Francisco.   Beta Gamma Luau   Jacket and jeans are traded for aloha shirts and grass skirts as an annual luau is hosted at the Kappa Psi house. As tradition the officers entertain the chapter with a hula dance.   San Francisco Giants Games  Brothers go to Giants games. Back to Top