Chapter Profiles

Belles of St. Trinian's – Contact Regent Ann Edwards 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 each other’s homes or sometimes via Zoom. We are happy to welcome new members to our fun-loving group! Third Saturday of the month, morning.

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 of friendly ladies from the Ambler, Doylestown and Willow Grove areas.  We meet the second Thursday of the month at noon 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 Cares).  We have Spring and Fall fund raisers.  We will warmly welcome anyone interested in joining our group.

Crown Chapter – Contact Regent Bette-Jo Readinger: crown.chapter@dbeinpa.org
 

Our Chapter meets the third Tuesday at 1pm.  Our members live mainly in Delaware and Chester counties outside Philadelphia.  All of our fundraising events support our main charity Victoria Home Cares as well as local charities.  Our fundraising events include a Queen's Tea in the Spring and the making and selling of Christmas Puddings.  We are a friendly and outgoing group that welcomes all with an interest in the DBE who would like to attend one of our monthly meetings.

Darling Buds of May – Contact Regent Kathryn Kearns 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 Cherie Montgomery 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 tba 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 Downingtown.  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.