Betisenian San Diego Chapter

This year is almost to an end. Holidays are upon us. We hope that everyone had a blessed Thanksgiving. Filled with love ones close at hand and food that filled your belly.

What's been happening with the association you ask? So far we have had another successful, fun and memorable Bowling Fundraiser.  If you attended the event please email or upload your pictures and share your experiace.

We are also having a Christmas Party/Potluck coming up December 18,2010. If you would like to attend this event please contact your local SD Betisenian officer for more information. They will answer any questions you may have. We are also having a White Elephant gift exchange. Everyone attending is welcome to join in...what is White Elephant gift exchange you may ask?

Wikipedia definition....

Gifts are typically inexpensive, humorous items..in our event please bring a wrapped gift worth $10 (if your feeling generous you can spend more)

The most popular version of the White Elephant Rules allows any number of people to participate. However, the number of participants should be at least four for the game to be fun. Each participant is asked to bring a gift worth no more than a pre-agreed upon amount ($10).

Participants draw numbers from a hat/bowl to determine their gift choice order, starting with one, up to the total number of participants.

Each person takes a turn choosing a gift. The first person picks a gift, opens it and shows it to the rest of the company. Then the number two participant picks a gift and chooses to either unwrap it or to exchange it for the unwrapped gift. If the gift is exchanged, the person who had their gift taken from them gets to unwrap the chosen gift and then the turn passes.

When all the gifts have been opened, the game is over. Afterward, some trading should be expected and is perfectly acceptable so that, as much as possible, everyone goes home with a gift they are happy with.

Further rules and information will be provided at the party.