Background
Chypre, Betty was born on August 31, 1939 in New York City. Daughter of Henry and Elsa Mendoza.
designer publisher silversmith business owner
Chypre, Betty was born on August 31, 1939 in New York City. Daughter of Henry and Elsa Mendoza.
Associate of Arts, Dutchess Community College, Poughkeepsie, New York, 1973. Bachelor of Science in Human and Community Service, Empire State College, 1976. Master of Science in Criminal Justice, Long Island University, 1978.
Ceramist, Chypre & Chypre Associates, Rhinebeck, New York, 1981-1987;
designer, silversmith, graphic designer, The Wordsmiths, Rhinebeck, since 1988;
public Art & Craft Show Yellow Pages, Rhinebeck, since 1996.
Intern volunteer Dutchess County Department Probation, Poughkeepsie, 1976.
Volunteer judo instructor Young Men’s Christian Association, 1969-1971.
Member Hope Lodge Cancer Support Group, since 1988.
25 yr Member Hudson Valley Artisan's Guild (vice president 1991-1993), newsletter editor 7 yrs.
Member/Newsletter Editor: Vallejo Jazz Society since 2011
Facilitator/counselor Bereavement Support Group Florence Douglas Senior Center since 2018.