Member profile: Bethany Salmen

Why did you want to join the USC Newcomers’ Club?
I wanted to join the Newcomers’ Club, because I wanted to meet new people with kids that live in the area.

Where did you recently move from?
Before I was married I lived in Mt. Lebanon. When we got married we moved to USC.

Where did you grow up?
I grew up in a street away from my house now. I always lived in USC, and both of my parents grew up in USC.

Where did you go to college and what did you study?
I graduated from California University of PA with two degrees: Political Science and Criminal Justice

What do you do for your day job?
I am a landman in the oil and gas industry

Do you have any kids? If so, what are their names and ages?
I have one daughter, Natalie, 14 months

Do you have any pets?
We have three dogs, Holly(German Shepard Mix), Sydney (Red heeler), Nino( Chocolate Lab) and two cats, Clair and Winnie

What do you like to do for fun?
I am a golfer, work in the yard, do house projects and I love crafts.

What books on your shelf are begging to be read?
I have a couple of books I bought before I had Natalie and haven’t touched them yet but I do love reading to my daughter.

What’s the biggest goal you are working on now?
Finishing our basement. It’s 95 % done.

What upcoming Newcomers’ event are you looking forward to attending?
I am in charge of Ladies’ Day Out this year, and next month we are going to Sarris Candy and Ice Cream shop for Valentines Day.