History of Daria
Daria evolved from the local chapter of the National Delphian Book Club. It was the policy of the national club that each local chapter establishes its own book club after a period of three years with the national organization. Fifteen of the original thirty members chose to continue as a local book club.
A charter membership tea was held on January 13, 1955 at the home of Betty Clyde. Fifteen past Delphianians and fifteen new members signed the charter. Annual dues were set at $7.50.
The first meeting was held at the Aviation Club on January 27, 1955 with Dorothy Lee Wells presiding. Officers were elected at the next meeting held on February 10, 1955.
President: Betty Clyde
Vice President: Gladys Peterson
Secretary: Rosalee Norwood
Treasurer: Donna Kastler
Reservations: Ruth Schettler
Historian: Ann Noble
Publicity: Marian Nelson
The membership approved the By-Laws and selected DARIA as the official name of the club. Daria means one who seeks knowledge.
The format for the meetings was established: luncheon followed by a short business meeting and then a presentation and discussion of the scheduled book led by the invited presenter.
Presenters are selected in the spring of each year, and they, in consultation with Daria book club committee, determine the specific books to be assigned for the coming year.
We will meet at the
Office and Conference Center of the Episcopal Diocese of Utah
75 South 200 E SLC, UT
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The next DARIA meeting is on
Thursday, October 10, 2024
We will be reading and discussing:
the Book: Of Mice and Men
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Annual Membership Dues $60
In person Lunch Charges $38
Daria book club meets at
The New Venue
75 South 200 East, Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Parking on premises, off stree and at St Marks.
Due to various reasons members will need to bring their own carry home containers.
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Important Announcements
Members:
Lunch cancellation must be made in time. Otherwise, members will be billed for luncheon fees associated with the missed meeting.
All lunch reservations are automatically made for active Daria members.
All members must text the Reservations Chair, by noon of the Thursday before the meeting day i.e., one week ahead of the meeting date. Dont forget to include your name.
ACTIVE Members: reservation is automatic; text regrets by Thursday 7 days before meeting.
INACTIVE Members: text to reserve by Thursday 7 days before meeting.