Chapter Profiles

Belles of St. Trinian's – Contact Regent Christine Smith bellesofst.trinians@dbeinpa.org

‘The Belles’ are a small, but inviting chapter – a mixture of working and retired women. Between us we have a wealth of DBE experience in major fundraising events, but are equally happy holding mini-fundraisers, such as small parties and film nights. We are roughly located in the Ambler/Blue Bell/East Norriton area and hold our meetings in the evening of the 3^rd Wednesday of the month, meeting in each other’s homes. We are happy to welcome new members to our fun-loving group!

Charnwood Forest - Contact Regent Sara Lang: charnwood.forest@dbeinpa.org

Our chapter was founded in 1950 by Jean Crockett. The name comes from a park that Jean visited in England.  Our membership consists friendly ladies from the Ambler, Doylestown and Willow Grove areas.  We meet the second Thursday of the month at 12:00 in Ambler area restaurants with about 10-12 attending.  We are a very lovely group of friends who work to support only the cause (Victoria Home).  We have Spring and Fall fund raisers.  We will warmly welcome anyone interested in joining our group.

Crown Chapter – Contact Regent Karen Donnelly: crown.chapter@dbeinpa.org or Mary Alice Peeling also at crown.chapter@dbeinpa.org

Our Chapter meets the third Tuesday in the month and in the winter months on Saturday afternoons at two pm.  Our members live mainly in Delaware and Chester counties outside Philadelphia.  All of our fundraising events have supported our main charity The Victoria Home.  Our fundraising events include a Queen's Tea and the making and selling of Christmas Puddings.  We are a friendly and outgoing group that welcomes all with an interest in the DBE and are invited to attend one of our monthly meetings.

Darling Buds of May – Contact Regent Tracy Mace: darlingbudsdbe@dbeinpa.org

We meet on 2nd Tuesday evening of each month.  Many of chapter members are professional women, business owners and teachers and performers.  Generally, we meet at a local restaurant, or in each others’ homes.  We tend to be located in Center City Philadelphia or in fairly close proximity.  We enjoy organizing “theme” fundraisers such as a “Down Under” party and cabaret evenings to raise money for “the cause” and for local charities.

Rose of Chester - Contact Regent Jane Winch roseofchester@dbeinpa.org 

Meetings on 1st Thursday evening of the month, 6.30pm at member homes. Members from Exton, Downingtown, Coatesville, Honeybrook, Avondale, Gap areas to the western edge of Chester County. Diverse group, of fun loving ladies covering all aspects of Chester county life from rural horse farms, corporate workers and homemaker backgrounds.  Our fund raising events included Guided walks/picnics thru nature reserves, Docent tours of Delaware Art Museum, Brewery tours and lunch,  Specialty Sausage tasting, Valentine Dinner Dance, Wine/Cheese socials.

Royal Jewels - Contact Regent Angela Schiavello royal.jewels@dbeinpa.org

We meet every second Wednesday of the month, in someone’s home or in a local restaurant.  Our members are from Ardmore to Exton (mainly Wayne - Malvern). We are working professionals, many with young children.  We are very active hosting many different fundraisers including a tailgate in October at the Philadelphia Union and a August Sip and Dip.  We enjoy attending local social events as a group. We like helping non-profits that serve women and children as well as the Victoria Home. 

Tredyffrin - Contact Regent:  Ann Davies tredyffrin@dbeinpa.org

Tredyffrin meets on the third Monday evening in the month in each others' homes. We are a lively and social bunch of vibrant women.  We enjoy organizing and catering fundraising events of a social nature such as Guy Fawkes, Games Night, and St. George’s Pub night.  Our members live in Wayne, Berwyn and Chester County as far as Coatesville.  We are always happy to greet new members, please feel welcome to attend a meeting.

William Blake, Contact Regent Freda Gowling : william.blake@dbeinpa.org

We generally hold our meetings over lunch on a mutually agreeable day. Our 12 members are located mainly in the East Falls to Chestnut Hill area. Fund Raisers - Little Theater plays.  We welcome visitors who are interested in applying for membership.