2025 DBE In PA Gala
2025-10-19 16:00 - 19:00 UTC | Fred Bissinger’s Carriage House, 1502 Old Gulph Road, Villanova, Pennsylvania, 19085, United States
Scan to Pay or go to:www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/dbe-in-pennsylvania-2025-annual-gala

$30 Donation

Eastern District Organizers Meeting (EDO)
2025-10-31 08:00 - 2025-11-01 17:00 | Pennsylvania
To the Eastern State Organizers and State Presidents of CT, NY, NJ, PA, DE, MDand VA Hi all,This email contains information regarding our Eastern District Organizers meeting at theend of October this year. Please share these details and encourage members in yourstate to join us. We are excited to announce that our DBE State of VA and the Pimms and Poppieschapter are hosting us this year for our annual EDO Meeting which will be in historicAlexandria, Virginia on Friday October 31 and Saturday November 1. Many thanks toKearsley for creating our Zeffy link to register for this year’s EDO meeting in Alexandria.If you are able to book on-line that is our preferred method of payment for this event.The link to the Zeffy event page is:https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/eastern-district-organizers-meetingPlease remind your members that if they are booking through Zeffy, remove anyoptional donations that are listed by Zeffy. As a non profit organization we do not needto pay fees for the event management from Zeffy (although they will always suggest adonation amount and you can remove the dollar amount in that field). I am also attaching a word document in case people want to send the form and chequesto Cynthia Salihi via the post. Members should print and complete the details on theform before sending it to Cynthia with payment, at the address on the form. DBE has negotiated special rates to stay overnight at the Embassy Suites for $209 for asingle or shared room or $229 for a triple occupancy. This information is also availableon the Zeffy link and paper registration form. The rates apply for the evenings ofOctober 31 and November 1. For reference: the Hotel booking link is: https://book.passkey.com/go/NSDBEOct2025Also note – guests who prefer to make their reservation by phone may call 1-800-362-2779 and should reference your group code: “DBE”Some additional logistics:If you are traveling via Amtrak, the hotel is just across the road from the Alexandriastation.

Dinner and welcome reception will be at Gadsby’s Tavern at 6:30 pm on Friday,October 31st. Halloween costumes are encouraged and there will be prizes for the bestcostumes.The meeting will be held on Saturday and will end by 2:30 – 3pm so people can travelback home. Please share this information with your Chapter regents and State board members. Wewould love to host as many DBE Eastern District members that wish to attend. Thesemeetings are a valuable way of connecting with DBE members from across our Districtand learning more about the activities and events of the DBE Eastern District states. We look forward to seeing our EDO DBE members at this Fall event.Regards,Cherie MontgomeryDBE Eastern District OrganizerTel: 610-715-2692

2026 Robert Burns Birthday Celebration
2026-01-24 11:30 - 14:00 | Pennsylvania
📅 Date: Saturday, January 24, 2026🕚 Time: 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM📍 Location: The Hickman – Jeanes Building, 444 N Walnut St, West Chester, PA 19380

Donation Fee: $40Scottish Cuisine Includes Haggis, Neeps & Tatties, Meatloaf and Salad.

FEATURING LIVE ENTERTAINMENT

Charlie ZahmOne of the strongest voices in the musical worlds of the Celts, Early America, and the Civil War — a favorite across Celtic and folk festivals nationwide.

Bagpipers & DrumsBringing the traditional sound of the Highlands to life!

RSVPSeating is limited, please sign up by January 21st. No Walk Ins.

Pay online via Venmo:

Or, make Checks payable to Rose of Chester and mail to Linda Witcraft at 168 S Orchard Avenue, Kennett Square, Pennsylvania 19348

PARKING IS INCLUDED!Guests may use the West Chester Friends School lot at 415 N High Street, located directly behind The Hickman (Jeanes Building on the right).

BRING A FRIEND and join us in a wee dram to celebrate Scotland’s bard with music, poetry, and camaraderie as we honor Robert Burns — with good company, good cheer, and a touch of haggis!

Spring Has Sprung Afternoon Tea
2026-03-22 13:30 - 15:30 | Pennsylvania
RSVP to Nina Gallacher @ ngallacher10@gmail.com.

2026 Annual Council Meeting
2026-04-12 09:30 - 14:00 | Overbrook Golf Club – Villanova, 799 Godfrey Road, Villanova, Pennsylvania, 19085, United States
Scan to Pay or go to:https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/dbe-annual-council-meeting-and-luncheon

$38 Donation

PLEASE RSVP WITH YOUR MEAL CHOICE TO AFTER ONLINE PAYMENT:Angela Dietrich, Treasurer, DBE in PA @ treasurer@dbeinpa.org

Download Invitation PDF Here

AFTERNOON TEA AND FASHION SHOW
2026-04-12 16:00 - 18:00 | Ormiston, 2000 Reservoir Drive, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19121, United States

Stars, Stripes, and Scones
2026-04-18 14:00 - 16:00 | Saint John’s Episcopal Church Parish Hall, 576 Concord Road, Glen Mills, Pennsylvania, 19342, United States
Fundraising tea in support of local Senior Support Services.

Enjoy a refined afternoon of carefully selected teas, savory offerings, and sweet confections served in the tradition of classic afternoon tea.

2026 National Council Meeting
2026-05-03 08:00 - 2026-05-06 17:00 | Chateau on the Lake Resort Spa & Convention Center, 415 North State Highway 265, Branson, Missouri, 65616, United States
Sunday, May 3, 2026

4:00 PM 5:00 PM

Chateau on the Lake Resort Spa & Convention Center 415 North State Highway 265 Branson, MO, 65616 United States (map)

2026 Founders Day Tea
2026-05-16 14:30 - 16:30 | Susan Gerrity’s Home, 528 Pugh Road, ,, Wayne, Pennsylvania, 19087, United States
Join us for a delightful celebration at our

Founders Day Tea.

Join us in honoring Sarah Josephine Meredith Langstaff, our esteemed Founder.

The event will take place at the home of

Susan Gerrity

Located at

528 Pugh Road, Wayne, PA 19087

RSVP to 1stVicePresident@dbeinpa.org

Please invite a guest or two as potential members and let’s share in a fun afternoon brimming with warmth, community and fellowship.

Kindly bring a favorite small plate to share – there is no cost to attend!
