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ESA’ly Yours — Summer 2019 1

Summer 2019 Epsilon Sigma Alpha

ESA’ly Yours

ESA Illinois Step Up In ESA

• Bringing good people to- Get Ready Illinois to Step 2019-2020 ISC President Terri Crum’s Logo
gether to do good works Up in ESA this year, we
are stepping outside of the St. Jude. I am looking for- to help and make a differ-
• 7,000 members throughout box and trying new things ward to seeing many of ence in our times of need.
the world including 18 chap- in ESA! I encourage all you at the fall leadership
ters in Illinois members to step out of on September 28th in Eff- Terri Crum, President
ingham. I know Beta Eta &
• Find out more about Illinois your comfort zones. Gamma Chi, and Amanda
ESA www.esa-illinois.org Tullis, Workshop Coordina-
Last year, the Illinois State tor are planning a fun and
• Illinois is part of the Midwest Council stepped up by
Area Regional Council investing in our future and exciting day for us.
(MARC), find out more at sent 2 members to the
www.esamarc.org ESA Young Leadership I also wanted to thank
Conference in Estes Park, Adrian Sperduto, President
• Find out more about ESA CO, I’m excited those two Elect for stepping in for me
International members, Misty Douglas & at the International Council
www.epsilonsigmaalpha.org Amanda Tullis have Convention to represent
stepped up and are serving Illinois, one of the greatest
• Scholarships available on the Executive Board. things about ESA is that
www.epsilonsigmaalpha/ We also decided to fund we can count of each other
esaf collegiate members to
attend the 2018 annual
• Like Us on Facebook at convention and 3 members
www.facebook.com/ returned in 2019. It is truly
esaillinois time to take a chance, as

• Next article submission our future depends on it.
10/25 to Jamie Atchison,
Editor 1711-G King Drive Hope every member will
Normal, IL 61761 take part either virtually or
[email protected] in person at St. Jude Walk/
Run on September 21 in
Table of Contents Chicago, Normal, or St.
Louis to help the kids of
Membership/Rec Secretary
Corr Sec/Treasurer 2 Largest Amount Raised for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
Workshop/Disaster Fund 3
Chaplain//Philanthropic 4 For the 2018-19 year, ESA 34 states gathered in Mem-
Chapter Chatter 5 raised a record $22,806,798 phis, TN for the 72nd Annu-
Fall Registration Form 6 for St. Jude Children’s Re-
Convention Minutes 8 search Hospital, since 1972, al International Council
10 ESA has raised an amazing Convention. Check out the
$290,443,96!!!
blog for on convention.
From July 17th to 21st more https://
than 500 ESA members from epsilonsigmaal-

pha.org/…/20…/IC-

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Membership– A Key Step to Success

“I can’t wait to try some I hope everyone has been the great things ESA has shy in letting me know. I will
new things with my enjoying their summer and done in the past 90 be reaching out to people as
years. As we continue to well, but any heads up I can
chapter as well as IL to has gotten a chance to take look for ways to grow our get on those that are inter-
help us grow!” a vacation, or at the very membership and become ested the better. Look for-
more versatile in how we ward to seeing everyone in
Amanda Tullis, 2019-20 Workshop least, a good staycation choose to do things, it was Effingham for Fall Leader-
Coordinator and Misty Douglas, where you could relax and great to hear ideas from ship!
2019-20 Recording Secretary at do something fun! I know others on how this has
ESA Young Leadership Retreat in worked for them. I can’t wait Adrian Sperduto,
Estes Park, CO September 2018 that I have gotten a chance to try some new things with President-Elect / Membership
to travel and that has been my chapter as well as IL to
great. As I type this, I am Misty Douglas,
help us grow! Recording Secretary
also working on things for
the next school year, which On that note, please let me
is quickly creeping up on know if you have someone
in mind for a job at the state
me! The IL representatives level, including your-
to IC Convention this year self! The best way to get
involved is to have a posi-
had a blast! It was so great tion that you find interesting
to be able to go to St. Jude and fun so please do not be
and hear from a variety of

wonderful speakers as well
as speak to members from
all over the country about

Rockies to Recording Secretary

Greetings all! Its hard to er that is needed in our ever
imagine that the end of busy day-to-day life. We
Summer is quickly ap- aren't getting younger and
proaching and fall will be many of you have been in
upon us in the blink of an ESA for a number of years,
eye! I am ready for pumpkin us "young" ladies need to
this and that, cool nights and follow in your footsteps to
all that comes with the sea-
continue the mission.
son change!
My hope is that I am
I want to take the time to equipped with what is need-
thank each and everyone of ed to help my local chapter
you for allowing me the to succeed and that this will
opportunity to serve as Re- overflow to all of you and
cording Secretary for the Let Us Be the Change!
next year! I am excited to
see what we we can accom-
plish together this year while

Stepping Up in ESA!

Last year I had the oppor-
tunity to attend the Leader-
ship Retreat out in Colorado
along with Amanda Tullis
and some other wonderful
ladies from across the US.
We shared thoughts and
ideas about what a leader is
and how we as young wom-
en can strive to be the lead-

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Correspondence & More

Happy Summer Sisters and Up next was attending the Awards Luncheon (see Corresponding Secretary is
Brothers, I tell you what, this 72nd Annual IC convention awards list included in this esaIL.corresponding@gmail.

has been a very busy sum- of Merriment and Memories, newsletter) and then the IC com. This email will be for
mer for me. But first, let me Memphis Style. Congratula- St Jude challenge. Saturday the upcoming Correspond-

extend my sympathies to tions to Kim Kummer on brought us the Second Gen- ing Secretary every year. By
Illinois State Council Presi- completing your year. and eral Assembly, Installation of keeping all communication
dent Terri Crum on the Terri Olson on your installa- 2019-2020 Elected Officers together it helps in the trans-

passing of her mother, Joan tion. It was great to have 15 and Banquet. Again, con- ference of information. I will
Crum. Illinois members represent- gratulations to Kim and Ter- be creating the new emails
Thank You to Alpha Upsilon ing the Illinois State Council, ri. The 73rd IC Convention for the other elected officers

for hosting the ISC Annual There were tours of for next year will be held and will distribute that infor-
Convention in Effingham last Graceland and St. Jude July 15 - 19, 2020 at the mation too.
June. It was a wonderful Children’s Research Hospi- Embassy Suites by Hilton- Upcoming events, the St.

“Tour of the ESA with ESA”. tal. On Tuesday night there DFW Airport North in Grape- Jude Walk/Run to end Child-
All thank you to our guests was the ESA Foundation vine, Texas. hood Cancer in Normal on

of Lynda Edwards the IC Fund Fest. There were silent So, four days after IC con- September 21st, I am look-
Recording Secretary and auction items in abundance vention was my daughter’s ing forward to several up-
Birdie Elkofska the MARC and the “Illinois Purse” was wedding and two days after coming events. Beta Eta

Hope for Heroes Repre- auctioned off for a $425. that was the funeral services and Gamma Chi will be co-
sentative. We had a wonder- Thank you to each person for my Aunt. I am ready for a hosting our Fall Event in
ful Nacho Bar and Float and chapter that donated vacation from my vacations. Effingham on September

Parade of Candidates. Sat- items for this fundraiser. It is Omega Nu just completed 28,Also coming up is the
urday brought us the First for a great cause. Wednes- their annual Mattoon to Peo- MARC Conference in Cin-
General Assembly, Awards day night brought in the ria Run. They surpassed cinnati Area in October.

Luncheon and a beautiful mixer of “Birthday Party of their goal and presented a
Installation of Executive Beale Street”. Thursday donation of more that
Officers and Banquet. Con- brought us workshops, state $203,000.00 at the telethon.

gratulations to Terri Crum, Dinner/caucus and Trivia Rosters, Rosters and more
her elected and appointed Night. I happy to report that Rosters - we are in need of

officers that have volun- there were certain members your current roster. Please
teered to “STEP UP in of ISC that came away win- email to me and I will see to
ESA”. Sunday brought us to ners!. Friday started with the it that the ISC Treasurer,

the conclusion to the con- Opening Ceremonies and and ESA’ly Yours will get
vention with the Second the First General Assembly. the information. The new
General Assembly. We then proceeded to the email of the Illinois State

Dues & Tax Fact Submission Jill Shull, Corresponding
Secretary

What a summer we have eating great food, and having chapters do not meet in the If you have any questions,
had. Rain, Rain, and more lots of laughter. Congratula- summer, Illinois State Coun- please feel free to contact me
tions to our new President Terri cil Chapter Assessment at [email protected]
rain. Now hot and dry. I Crum and her officers and Dues ($25.00 per chapter) See you at the Fall meeting.
hope you all are making the appointed board. I look for- and individual member dues
ward to working with you this ($15.00 per member),
best of it and creating cher- next year, as we Step up to Forms are in the members
ished memories. My third ESA! As always, we have a only section www.esa-
grandchild was born on July few to do things to start off our illinois.org
new year!
1 and I feel very blessed International Council Dues
with precious memories of Chapter Checklist: are $40.00 per chapter, the
the grandchildren. 2018
Send chapter rosters to Jill IC Dues Forms also on the
Convention was a wonderful
success. Thank you, Alpha Shull, ISC Corresponding Sec- website.
Upsilon, for all you did. It
retary and she will forward on. Every chapter & entity must
was a perfect trip around the
US. I know I had a great Please pay Chapter Dues as submit Tax Facts ESA HQ
soon as possible, I know many by September 15, 2019.
time meeting new sisters,

Sharon Nichols, Treasurer

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Words to Live By Workshop

To inspire means to excite, Tough, Strong, Faith, Rebel, I am excited to share this
encorage, or breathe life Sassy, etc. Be thinking of fun project with every-
into. Words ds are powerful, your special word and come
they evoke emotions and to this workshop with your one! See you all soon!
can be used to create a creative hat on and ready to
positive difference, what’s
your word? get your hands dirty!!
In our workshop on Septem-
“Words are powerful, they ber 28th, we have a big
evoke emotions, and can project that you can take
with you to inspire you each
be used to create a
positive difference, what’s and every day.

your word?” Before our workshop, try to
think about a word that in-
spires you. Your inspiration- Amanda Tullis, Workshop Coordinator
al word will have a special
meaning just for you. You
can pick it for whatever rea-
son you’d like. You can
share your reason or keep it
private. It can be a reminder
to be stronger or more pa-
tient, or even a loved one’s
name. Some examples are:
Believe, Brave, Fearless,

In Your Time of Need—ESA Disaster Fund

Please use the Disaster International Council Disaster the applicant is the State Kathleen Grissom,
Fund donation form when Disaster Fund Chair then the Disaster Fund Chair
Fund Chair. state president must verify
sending in your chapter or and sign the claim applica-
individual donation. The Any active ESA member of tion.
donation form and guide- 90 days or more; any Mem-
ber-at-Large (MAL) who is in The IC Disaster Fund Chair,
lines may be found on the good standing with Head- along with the IC President
Illinois and IC websites. The quarters and any Life Active and First Vice-President/
members are eligible to apply President Elect will determine
funds may be sent to me as for a claim. Please be sure to if the claim is approved.
state disaster fund chair at use the most current applica- Please continue giving to the
anytime during 2019-2020 tion form. The Chapter Presi- disaster fund so we may help
dent and State Disaster Fund our ESA families during their
year, I will record the infor- Chair must sign the forms
mation and forward to the before submitting the claim to
the IC Disaster Fund Chair. If
the applicant, is serving as
chapter president then the
chapter vice president must
verify and sign the claim
application. Additionally, if

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Chaplain’s Caring Corner

As Chaplain for the Illinois the card. I have sent the brother in law, Jerry Har- will seem to be lighter—
Sate Council I want to do all rison.
I can to serve YOU. When following cards: For each time you smile
there is happiness and Remember… you will find it is true’
words of congratulations to Adrian Sperduto – Xi Chi,
be sent, I want to do so. Death of her Father Life is a mixture of sun- Somebody, Somewhere
When there is a need of shine and rain, will smile back at you,
comforting words or get well Sharon Nichols – Beta Mu,
wishes, I want to do that too. Birth of Grandchild Laughter and pleasure, And nothing on earth can
However I can not do those teardrops and pain, make life more worthwhile,
things unless I know about Andy Noe (husband of Sa-
them, so please let me know mantha Noe) – Tau Tau, All days can’t be bright, Than the sunshine and
by emailing me at rick- motorcycle accident but it is certainly true, warmth of a beautiful
[email protected] or smile.
text or call me at 217-259- Barbara (Earl) Young— So just keep on smiling
6668. Please include the Gamma Chi, death of broth- whatever you do,
name of the person, their er in law, Bill Young.
address, and the reason for Secure in the knowledge
Earl Young, husband of God is always beside
Barbara Young—Gamma you,
Chi, diagnosed with prostate
cancer. And you will find when
you smile your day will
Mary Ann (Norman) Harri- be brighter
son—Gamma Chi, death of
And all of your burdens

Philanthropic—the Heart of ESA Dalena Hall, Chaplain

Well, here we are in Sum- for our causes that we are Make it an incredible start to Kim Haverkamp,
mer of 2019, just after Illi- also to shine ESA’s light an incredible year! Please Philanthropic Chair
nois State Convention with onto the world so that we contact me at:
new goals and new ideas! may grow our organization
Our, reported, total philan- and set examples of hard Kim Haverkamp
thropic hours for 2018-19 work, integrity and leader-
were 7,649 and total philan- ship for our future genera- Philanthropic Chair
thropic monies (cash, donat- tions of members.
ed goods and miles) were 878 Misty Valley Road
$652,469.91. Our goals “Don’t judge each day by the
have been set! harvest you reap, but by the O’Fallon, IL 62269
seeds you plant”
Remember that as we work -Robert Louis Stevenson 618-444-6142

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Chapter Chatter

Alpha Upsilon – Mattoon - Jan Raciti

Summer Greetings from your Alpha Upsilon sisters! May found us on the street corners collecting for St Jude Children's Re-
search Hospital at our annual Traffic Stop. In June our chapter hosted the Illinois State Convention. It was a delight to see many
friends there. We are now getting ready for Bagelfest in Mattoon and again will be selling beverages for the Bagelfest Breakfast.
August 9th & 10th found us at the Cross County Mall holding our annual Rummage Sale. We love the opportunity to clean out our
closets and help raise funds for our causes!

Gamma Chi Chapter 4289 – Dorothea Jenkins Ace Reporter on the Job

Well, what can I tell you that you want to hear? Mostly, that it has been raining on our parade for the first part of 2019. Farmers
in southern Illinois all have furrows on their brows instead of in their fields. That leaves us with the big questions: Where are we
going to get our corn-on-the-cob? What about the main food group item, cereal? If the price of it goes any higher, can we find
anything else to take its place or will we have to learn to cook again? Okay, these questions are not on your “need to know” list so
I’ll try something else.

Fairfield recently, June 29th as a matter of fact, celebrated its 200th birthday and G. C. helped with the celebration. Georgiana
Fletcher pitched a tent full of red, white and blue goodies for little pitchers who tried to put the bag of corn in the hole. Peggy
Best, Dorothea Jenkins, Joni Austin and Vickie King pitched in to help out. Since the game was free, there were lots of contest-
ants who walked away happy. Make that all contestants because, like all things in ESA, no matter how little talent you have at
first, ESA makes you shine in the end. In April, G.C.’s flower sale was rained out (naturally) and we ended up donating the rest of
the flowers to Kiddie Kollege as prizes for the Literary Fest. The June town-wide rummage sale, which is our Easter Fund project,
was called due to rain (imagine that!), so we are planning it for August. We’d really like it if all of you showed up to take home
some of the treasures. Please!

Speaking of June makes me think of convention. What fun! Take a bow, Alpha Upsilon. You do great work! The USA Tour was
excellent and we all learned new facts which is always good.
Hope to see you September 28 in Effingham at the Convention center for the Fall Workshop as we all “Step up in ESA”.

Gamma Chi at Fairfield Founder’s Festival Peggy Best, Gamma Chi President at Fairfield Founder’s Festival

Join Alpha Alpha & Team ESA on
September 21 in Normal for the St.
Jude Walk / Run to End Childhood
Cancer featuring the We Care Half-
Marathon...walk, run, volunteer,
fundraise, participate virtually...so
many ways to help the kids of St.
Jude. Register at
www.stjude.org/walkrun

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Chapter Chatter Continued...

Omega Nu - Mattoon Tracy Valinevicius, and were provided afterwards. hoping to surpass that
Educational Chair, Kerry Bagelfest Bingo was held at amount this year.
Let Your Dreams Set Sail Considine. President Pol- Peterson Park in Mattoon, Il, Omega Nu Chapter will be
With Omega Nu - Mattoon ston’s theme for the upcom- from Thursday, July 18 - attending the Little Theater
Omega Nu - Mattoon Chap- ing year is “Let Your Dreams Saturday, July 20. The in Sullivan to watch the per-
ter #5382 held their Spring Set Sail With ESA.” Omega Nu chapter hosted formance of “The Church
Banquet on May 28,2019, at this event that was held at Basement Ladies”.
the Smith House in Tuscola, On Tuesday, July 9, 2019, the De Mars Center. Omega Nu - Mattoon is
Il. After a delicious dinner the Omega Nu chapter host- Omega Nu will be gearing looking forward to hosting
the chapter held their instal- ed the annual Mark Williams up for the upcoming Mattoon their Fall Rush in October.
lations of Officers for the Picnic at Camp New Hope, St Jude Run to Peoria be-
2019-20 year. The Officers in Neoga, Il. The campers ginning on Friday, August 2,
are President, Leann Pol- and their families were invit- 2019 and ending at the Peo-
ston, Vice President Misty ed to attend the event. Over ria Civic Center on Satur-
Douglas, Treasurer, Kami 120 campers and families day, August 3, 2019. Last
McDonough, Recording attending the event. Guests year, $144,766.00 was
Secretary, Melissa Kamm, were served a meal and raised during this event.
Corresponding Secretary, music and entertainment Runners and sponsors are

L to R: St. Jude Mattoon to Peoria Run Send Off; Celeste Webb & Kathleen Grissom; Celeste Webb, Fran Gover, and Regina Considine
with St. Jude check for $203,680 for the 2019 fundraising total.

Xi Chi — O’Fallon

Happy Summer to everyone and Collegiate Advisor and Adrian Sperduto and Fran
from Xi Chi!! Harris-Shaffer attended the
Kim Haverkamp as Philan- International Convention in
Four of our members attend- thropic Chair. Congratula- Memphis in July. What a
ed the ISC State Convention tions to both Adrian and wonderful time we had with
this year. We all had a great Kim!! all of our ESA Sisters and
time!! Thank You to Alpha Another event that Xi Chi Brothers!!
Upsilon for hosting a great participated in over the sum-
convention!!! Until Fall Board!
mer was the Annual Female
Xi Chi would like to congrat- Wounded Warriors Float
ulate our members who
Trip at Camp Hope in Farm-
have accepted Illinois State ington, Missouri. Chip Shaf-
Council positions for the fer and Blyth Wilson were
2019 – 2020 Year: Adrian the “Chief Cooks and Bottle
Sperduto as President Elect Washers” for the weekend.

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Illinois State Council
Fall Fun Leadership in ESA

hosted by
Beta Eta & Gamma Chi - Fairfield

Holiday Inn
1301 Avenue of Mid America

Effingham, IL 62401
Saturday, September 28, 2109

9:00am – 3:00pm

Agenda
Registration 9:00 - 10:00am
Executive Board 9:00 - 10:00am
Workshop 10:00am - Noon
Lunch 12:15pm – 1:30pm
Council Updates 1:45 – 3:00pm

Registration Fee: $28.00 postmarked by 9/18/2019, after $33.00
Cash Only for same day registration; no refunds after 9/26/2019
Checks Payable to: Gamma Chi
Mail to: Dorothea Jenkins 515 NW 9th Street Fairfield, IL 62837

_________________________________________________________________________________

Please return with payment

Name___________________________________________________________________________
Chapter________________________________________________________________________
Medical Food Restrictions____________________________________________________

Illinois State Council
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Hotel Info: Embassy Suites Cincinnati – Rivercenter is SOLD OUT!!!!

OVERFLOW HOTEL: We have obtained a block of 10 additional rooms at the Marriott

which is within a walking distance to the Embassy Suites. The room rate is $169/night and
MUST be booked for Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights in order to receive the discount-
ed rate.

MAKING RESERVATIONS: A dedicated website is now available for attendees to book

their hotel rooms online. Reservations can be made starting 8/16/19 until 9/10/19 at this web

address: https://book.passkey.com/go/epsilonsigmaalpha2019 or call the Marriott
at 800-228-9290 or 859-261-2900
The block at the Marriott will be released on September 10 at 5 PM. Any reser-
vations made after the cutoff date will be booked at the Marriott’s standard rate.

NOTE: Those staying at the Marriott are not able to take advantage of the Embassy Suites complimen-
tary breakfast and parking.
It is suggested that you park your car in the garage attached to the Embassy Suite since it is supposed
to be less than that parking at the Marriott.
Also, the Marriott lobby is and will still be under construction.

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Illinois State Council of ESA
State Convention

First General Assembly
Saturday, June 8, 2019

Lynda Edwards, IC Recording Secretary conducted the opening flags ceremony, the flags were presented as follows:

IL Flag- Terri Crum, President Elect
All Faiths Flag- Paula Winchester, Chaplain
ESA Flag- Rhonda Rawlins, Past President
ESA Foundation Flag- Jamie Atchison, ESA Foundation Chair
MARC Flag- Birdie Elkofska, MARC Hope for Heroes Chair
Hope for Heroes Flag- Chip Schaffer, Hope of Heroes Chair
USA Flag- Kathleen Grissom, President
The Chapter Banners were presented by their Chapter President or Representative

After presentation of flags the 71st annual Convention of Illinois State Council of Epsilon Sigma Alpha was called to order at 9:10am on June 7,
2019 by Kathleen Grissom, President. President Kathleen led the attendees in the Pledge of Allegiance and Opening Ritual.

Paul Winchester, State Chaplain, gave the opening thought and list the Sue Scherer Memorial Candle in remembrance of all those lost and can-
not be with us.

A warm welcome was extended by Patty Green, Director of the Thelma Keller Convention Center.

Convention tri-chairs Jane Raciti, Paula Winchester, and Suzie Coffman welcomed attendees to the Midwest on the “Tour the USA with ESA”. on

President Kathleen welcomed and introduced the representatives from International Council, Midwest Area Regional Council, and other ESA
guests.

Lynda Edwards IC Recording Secretary
Birdie Elkofska, MARC Hope for Heroes
Kelly Thornberry, Kentucky
Malinda Remington, Florida
Roselee Echele, Missouri
Sandy Hosack Missouri
Ruth Williams Missouri
Claudia Hatton, Missouri/Wisconsin

Lynda Edwards, IC Recording Secretary, shared the IC message on Ladders, Leaders, and Cheerleaders, this is a booklet to help to build strong-
er chapters. It includes ways of keeping members engaged and active and is available on website. Helping to keep new members engaged and
to understand what is being said and clarification of terms, ideas and acronyms builds understanding and a feeling of being a part of ESA’s valua-
ble mission. Some of the easy to follow ideas include follow up calls when missed meetings. Highly recommended the Ladder to Lead as a
method of encouraging members to do something. Lynda shared the idea that if you are not doing anything to correct the issue then managing
doesn’t matter. The ladder works by starting at top with a desired outcome. Fill in each rung with ideas of how to accomplish the idea. Getting
other businesses involved is a way to increase the power to change.

Maria Bingheim, Parliamentarian, moved to approve the Rules of Convention as printed in the program, the motion was seconded and carried.

Roll call was taken by Mary Stewart, ISC Recording Secretary.

NAME CHAPTER # CITY Members Present Voting Delegates Total Votes
Alpha Alpha 5266 Bloomington 1 1 2
Alpha Chi B197 SIUE, Edwardsville 3 2 2
Alpha Upsilon 644 Mattoon 8 2 2
Beta Eta 3696 Fairfield 2 2 2
Beta Mu 4199 Charleston 7 2 2
Beta Psi 4062 Murphysboro 1 1 2
Delta Chi 5546 Rock Island 2 1 2
Epsilon Zeta 2668 Quincy 1 1 2
Gamma Chi 4289 Fairfield 2 2 2

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Omega Nu 5382 Mattoon 12 2 2
Tau Tau 5541 Clinton 1 1 2
Xi Chi 5456 O’Fallon 4 2 2
Usterwuzzers 16 2 2
TOTAL 44 21 26

Mary Stewart reported that minutes from 2018 ISC spring board meeting were published in ESA’ly Yours. Sharon Nichols, Beta Mu moved to dis-
pense with the reading of minutes and approve as published, the motion was seconded and carried.

Leann Polston, Treasurer presented the treasurer report and outstanding bills. (Addendum A}

Leann Polston presented an overage bill to reimburse the historian chair for the president’s scrapbook, Joyce Reed, Tau Tau, moved to pay the
overage, the motion was seconded and was defeated.

Leann Polston presented an overage bill from the state convention chairs for name badges Inserts, Jamie Atchison, Alpha Alpha, moved to pay
the overage, the motion was seconded and carried.

Adrian Sperduto and Joyce Reed will donate the LCD projector and case to the state council.

The treasurer’s report was filed for audit.

Leann Polston presented the 2019-2020 Proposed budget with corrections; the budget will be voted on Sunday.

Lurene Connor, Association of Arts chairman, proposed that due to declining interest in submissions it is her recommendation that this position be
eliminated from the Illinois State Council Board. Maria Bingheim, Parliamentarian, advised the upcoming proposed bylaws changes are moving
that position under the convention committee to manage.

Rhonda Rawlings, Disaster Fund Chair, reported the following, as of May 22, 2019, the ESA IC Jr. Past President Disaster Chair, Sandy Alexan-
der, reported that donations totaled $51,604.52 throughout the ESA footprint. Additionally, there have been ten claims totaling $38,127.41. None
of the claims were from members of Illinois. This past year, Illinois State Council had seven (7) out of 16 Chapters donate a total of $1,318.00.
Every dollar donated brings valued to those members who have suffered a loss associated with the IC Disaster Fund Guidelines. For detailed
information about the guidelines, go to the ESA Illinois State Council website under forms, then scroll down to International Council Forms, and
you will see the link to the IC Disaster Fund Guidelines. In this same section, you can find the IC Disaster Fund Application. Go to the ESA IL
Website then click on Forms and enter the password for members only section.

Celeste Webb, Usterwuzzers President, reported that Usterwuzzers had purchased light weight collapsible flag stands and new poles to replace
what is currently being used. The old stands and poles will be taken by Beta Eta who donated the majority of the stands.

Jamie Atchison, ESA Foundation Chair, reported the Foundation is doing amazing work, this year Illinois reached our goal of 3 new life active
members, since June 1, 2018, they are: Celeste Webb, Xi Chi, and Michelle Bingheim; these funds endow our grant program which we are al-
ways looking to expand and grow to benefit more people in our communities.
This year Jamie reached out to school superintendents around Illinois and spreading the word about the ESA Foundation and our scholarship
program. She also contacted community colleges in the area and am hoping that we reached the deadline for publishing our information to their
websites. The scholarship recipients were notified in May and they are:

Billy Brockmann Memorial Scholarship $1700 to Margaret Dimler of Peoria, IL
Charles B. Atchison $500 to Abigayle Orndoff of Pontiac, IL
IL Endowment $600 to Michelle Gates of Plainfield, IL
Second Chance $3000 to Priscilla Mwaura Chicago, IL

At the spring board meeting and shared in the ESA’ly Spring Issue, Jamie shared that today we are voting on consolidate the Illinois State Council
and Charles B. Atchison Jr. Endowments. Jamie Atchison, ESAF Counselor, moved to combine the Illinois State Council Endowment and Charles
B. Atchison Jr. Endowment into the combined Illinois State / Charles B Atchison Jr Memorial Endowment, the motion was seconded and carried.

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Jamie Atchison, Strategic Planning Chair, shared an update on the state’s strategic planning goals,

Engagement

Increase state convention from 2018 by 5% to 55 IL members to attend in 2019, today we have 52, 8 of which are guests, so
we need to focus on improvement.

IL funded 4 collegiate members to attend the 2108 state convention, 1 joined a community chapter and 3 members from SIUe
are attending the 2019 convention.

Sustainability

We did not start a new chapter yet in Effingham, and 2 chapters are disbanding in 2019-2020, and the EIU chapter only has 1
member and continue to struggle to get pledges.

Leadership

IL funded two members to attend the ESA Young Leadership Retreat in Estes Park, CO, those two members were nominated
for executive board officers for 2019-20.

The mentoring program between the Usterwuzzers active members and Executive & Appointed Board members will continue
to be revisited for continued improvements.

Jamie Atchison, Campaign Fund Chair, reported the fund to assist members running for a regional or international council office is in good status.
Rhonda Rawlings, will be running for 2019-20 MARC Treasurer and Jill Shull will be running for MARC Communicator in October.

Terri Crum, President-Elect/Membership Chair, encouraged members to think outside the box to look for ways to regenerate and reevaluate what
can be done to get new members and further our organizational goals.

Terri Crum, Nominations Chair, presented the following slate for the 2019-2020 ISC Executive Board as follows:

President-Terri Crum, Omega Nu, Mattoon
President elect/ Vice President: Open
Recording Secretary-Misty Douglas, Omega Nu, Mattoon
Treasurer-Sharon Nichols, Beta Mu, Charleston
Workshop Coordinator- Amanda Tullis, Gamma Chi, Fairfield
Appointed Parliamentarian- Edie Floyd, Beta Mu, Charleston
Appointed Corresponding Secretary – Jill Shull, Omega Nu, Mattoon

Celeste Webb, Omega Nu, moved to nominate Adrian Sperduto, Xi Chi, to office of President elect/Vice President. The nomination was second-
ed, and motion carried. Adrian Sperduto accepted nomination.

Terri Crum, Nominations Chair, moved to approve this slate of officers by acclimation, the motion was seconded and carried.

Rhonda Rawlings, Delta XI presented the 2018 Fall Board Registration financial report. (Addendum B)

Maria Bingheim, ISC Parliamentarian moved to accept proposed bylaw and standing rule changes that were printed in the spring issue of the
ESA’ly Yours, posted to the website and distributed to each chapter president, in their entirety, the motion was seconded and carried.

Kim Haverkamp, ESA for St. Jude, reported the following ESA-Illinois State St. Jude total for 2018-19 is $669,660.19 with the following break-
down of chapter totals being:

Alpha Alpha $ 224,921.50

Alpha Beta $77,157.00

Alpha Chi $133,760.37

Alpha Upsilon $4,931.00

Beta Eta $25.00

Beta Mu $2,025.00

Beta Psi $125.00

Beta Upsilon $1,935.00

Beta Zeta $3,125.00

Delta Chi $9,911.00

Delta Xi $873.05

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Epsilon Zeta $435.00
Gamma Chi $800.00
Omega Nu $185,627.17
Usterwuzzers $50.00
Xi Chi $18,130.10
MAL $165.00
Illinois State Council $5,664.00

Judy Huntley, Easterseals Chair, gave a report and breakdown of the year for Easterseals. (Addendum C) and introduced Cathy Oloffson,
Vice-President of Development for Central Illinois Easterseals in Bloomington. Cathy provided an update on all the happenings at Central Illi-
nois Easterseals and shared with us an inspiring & uplifting video. Cathy joined us for the awards lunch.

The meeting was adjourned for lunch at 11:50 am.

Illinois State Council of ESA
State Convention
Awards Luncheon

Saturday, June 8, 2019

Dalena Hall, Awards Chair, was our Mistress of Ceremonies for the luncheon.
Misty Douglas, Distinguished Achievement Award/Outstanding Youth chair introduced Bill Stroad, Distinguished Achievement Award winner.
Mr. Stroad was nominated by Omega Nu, Mattoon.

Gold Link Awards presented by Jane Raciti, Educational Chair
Alpha Upsilon, Beta Mu, Gamma Chi, Omega Nu,
Xi Chi

The Marilyn Knuth Distinguished Athenian presented to Kim Haverkamp, Xi Chi by Jane Raciti, Educational Director.

The Camp New Hope State Project awards were presented by Dalena Hall, Awards Director Chair.
Hours

1-Omega Nu, Mattoon
2-Alpha Upsilon, Mattoon
3-Xi Chi, O’Fallon
Monies
1-Omega Nu, Mattoon
2-Alpha Upsilon, Mattoon
3-Delta Xi, Neoga and Gamma Chi, Fairfield tied

The Easterseals awards were presented by Judy Huntley, Easterseals Chair.
1-Gamma Chi, Fairfield
2-Xi Chi, O’Fallon
3-Alpha Upsilon, Mattoon

The Mary Jo Gallagher Foundation awards were presented by Jami Atchison, ESA Foundation Counselor.
1-Beta Psi, Murphysboro
2-Delta Chi, Rock Island
3-Gamma Chi, Fairfield

The Hope for Heroes awards were presented by Chip Shaffer, Hope for Heroes Chair.
Hours

1-Xi Chi, O’Fallon
2-Omega Nu, Mattoon
3-Delta Chi, Rock Island

The Judy Kline Disaster Fund awards were presented by Rhonda Rawlings, Disaster Fund Chair.
Illinois State Council
Beta Eta, Fairfield
Gamma Chi, Fairfield

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The Judy Kline Disaster Fund awards were presented by Rhonda Rawlings, Disaster Fund Chair.
1-Illinois State Council
2-Beta Eta, Fairfield
3-Gamma Chi, Fairfield

The Usterwuzzers Philanthropic Awards were presented by Suzi Coffman, Philanthropic Chair.
Hours

1-Omega Nu, Mattoon
2-Xi Chi, O’Fallon
3-Alpha Upsilon, Mattoon
Monies
1-Omega Nu, Mattoon
2-Xi Chi, O’Fallon
3-Alpha Alpha, Bloomington

The Publicity Awards were presented by Sharon Nichols, Publicity Director.
1-Alpha Upsilon, Mattoon
2-Xi Chi, O’Fallon
3-Beta Eta, Fairfield

The Social Awards were presented by Carol Oppenheimer, Social Director.
1-Alpha Upsilon, Mattoon
2-Omega Nu, Mattoon
2-Beta Mu, Charleston
Honorable Mention- Beta Eta, Fairfield

The presentation of Kathleen’s scrapbook was made by Fran Harris-Shaffer, Historian

Announcements
Installation rehearsal following luncheon for the 2019-2020 Elected officers with Celeste Webb and Jamie Atchison, Installing Officers.

Audit Committee will meet to audit the 2018-2019 treasurers’ books.

Illinois State Council of ESA
State Convention

Second General Assembly
June 9, 2019

Called to order by President Kathleen Grissom at 9:45am.

The Future Board Meetings and Convention bids were presented by President Kathleen Grissom.

LaDonna Beck presented a bid for Fall Board 2019 to be co-hosted by Beta Eta, Fairfield and Gamma Chi, Fairfield, with the location, date, and
time to be determined.

Jamie Atchison presented a bid for Alpha Alpha, Bloomington to host the Spring Board 2020 with location, date and time to be determined at a
later date. Given only one bid for each meeting, a vote was not necessary.

As previously noted, the 2020 state convention will be hosted by Omega Nu, Mattoon June 5 – 7, 2020 at location to be determined later. 2021 &
2022 convention bids are open.

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Convention registration report given by Paula Winchester, Registration Chair.

Friday Pre-Convention IL members/MAL Guests Total
Mixer
8 9 8
Saturday Usterwuzzers Meeting 42 4 51
16 10 20
1st General Assembly 10
Lunch 49 15 59
42 10 52
Banquet 10
Sunday Post Convention 52 10 67
39 10 49
Celebration of Life 30 40

Breakfast 39 49
2nd General Assembly 30 40

Leann Polston, Budget Chair, moved to accept the proposed budget as corrected, motion carried.

The audit of the 2018-19 treasurer’s records was completed by LaDonna Beck, Audit Chair and her committee of Dorothea Jenkins and Vickie
King, Gamma Chi, Fairfield. The ISC treasurer’s books were found to be in order.

Birdie Elkofska, MARC Hope for Heroes, reminded members to the MARC Conference will be held October 11-12 at Embassy Suites Cincinnati
River Center. A block of rooms with the rate of a single king suite with and sleeper sofa will be $159 per nights. A 50/50 drawing is planned.

Lynda Edwards, IC Recording Secretary gave her farewell address.

Farewell message from Kathleen Grissom, 2018-2019 President.

Raising and lowering of the gavel by Suzi Coffman for past president Kathleen Grissom, and Jill Shull for Terri Crum 2019-2010 President.
Kathleen Grissom presented the 2019-2020 President Terri Crum with the gavel.

Terri Crum gave her acceptance speech with the theme of Step Up in ESA. President Terri presented her 2019-2020 Appointed Board.

Closing thoughts were provided by Paula Winchester, Chaplain with playing of Lee Greenwood’s rendition of America the Beautiful. Paula
extinguished the Sue Scherer Memorial Candle.

Lynda Edwards, IC representative conducted the retirement of flags.

2018-2019 Convention for Epsilon Sigma Alpha Illinois Chapter was adjourned at 12:15pm June 9, 2019 after the Closing Ritual was recited by
all members present.

Respectfully submitted,
Mary Stewart, 2018-2019 Recording Secretary
(Electronic Signature)

Reviewed & Approved

Kathleen Grissom, 2018-19 President
(Electronic Signature)

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2019 ISC CONVENTION
FINANCIAL REPORT

ISC Treasury Start-up $ 500.00

Registration $5545.48
$6045.48
Full Registration 47@ $ 99 $4653.00
$ 550.00 $5283.31
5 @ $110 $ 102.50 $ 762.17

1 @ $102.50 $ 239.98

Partial Registration
Fri night mixer/ Sat Luncheon/Banquet
Total Registration

TOTAL INCOME

Expenses

Ck #2004 Thelma Keller Convention Center (deposit) $ 2500.00
CK#2005 VOID
CK#2006 Andrews Family Magic (Sat night Entertainment) $ 250.00
Ck#2007 Thelma Keller Convention Center (Final Payment) $ 2016.61
CK#2008 Suzi Coffman (Expenses for Fri night mixer) $ 41.50

CK#2009 Lisa Hubbart ( Program Books) $ 130.00
CK#2010 Birdie Elkofska (return of Registration fees) $ 99.00
Ck#2011 VOID
Ck#2012 Kathleen Grissom ( Tote Bags) $ 246.20

TOTAL EXPENSES

NET INCOME

½ to Illinois State Council $381.09
½ to Alpha Upsilon $381.08

Prepared by Paula Winchester, 7/5/2019

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CALL FOR NOMINATIONS
2020-2021 INTERNATIONAL COUNCIL OFFICERS
Nominations are now in order for the offices of First Vice President, Second Vice President, Recording Secretary, Treasurer,
Parliamentarian, and Workshop Coordinator for the International Council of Epsilon Sigma Alpha International.

STATE PRESIDENTS
Through your newsletters and state publications please encourage your qualified members to accept the challenge of an
International Council Office. (Don’t you forget to consider serving on the next level.) Dedicated members are significantly needed to
share their time and talents to assist in the growth of ESA, to help plan the future of the organization, and to help achieve the goals
and ideals of ESA. Additional forms can be found at www.epsilonsigmaalpha.org or by contacting:

LeAnn Wray, IC Nominating Chairman
10355 Blaine Rd

Brighton, Michigan 48114
C 810-772-9551

[email protected]

QUALIFICATIONS
Nominees must be in good standing with ESA Headquarters and may be sponsored by any chapter, state, multi-state or district/
zone in good standing with International Council (IC). Chapter and district/zone dues are $40.00. State and multi-state council dues
are $45.00. Checks should be made payable to the International Council and mailed directly to the IC Treasurer.
Refer to the IC Bylaws: Article V – Qualifications of Elected Officers; Article VIII – Duties of Elected Officers; and Standing Rule 11
& 12 – number of candidates for each office and the responsibilities of the Nominating Committee.
Serving on the Nominating Committee are: Chairman: LeAnn Wray - Michigan, Sandy Weston - Alabama, Nancy Reid - Oregon,
Roxie Lenox - Wyoming, Brittany Hillard – Michigan and Laura Gnewuch, North Carolina.

Notice to Nominees
If more than 5 candidates run for an office, a weighted point system is used to qualify nominees for that IC office. No points will be
given unless directions are followed; therefore, it is important that you carefully read and follow instructions for completion of the
nomination form. All the information requested must be given. All eligibility requirements must be fulfilled, and all attachments must
be included with the official nomination form. No changes will be accepted after the nomination form has been mailed to the com-
mittee members. If necessary, candidates will be asked to move to another position on the ballot.

Find instructions and nomination form at https://epsilonsigmaalpha.org/member-center/chapter-management/forms/international-
council-forms

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2018-2019 INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION AWARDS
ESA HEADQUARTERS / INTERNATIONAL COUNCIL / ESA FOUNDATION AWARDS

Membership Net Growth Award
South Carolina, Virginia, North Carolina, Kentucky, Oklahoma, New Mexico

B.J. Clark Outstanding State President Award
Lauren Ryan, North Carolina
Honorable Mention Margaret Kramer, Oklahoma

Membership Growth Award/Greatest Growth by Number
1-South Carolina
2-Virginia
3-North Carolina

What ESA Means to Me Award (More Than 1 Year)
1-Royce Walker- Zeta Tau, Texas
2-Beth McCoy- MAL, Florida

Membership Growth Award/Greatest Percentage of Growth
1-South Carolina
2-Virginia
3-Kentucky

Maie L. Wells Outstanding State Educational Director Award
1-Pamela McCullah, Arkansas
2-Mona Johnson, Oklahoma
3-Teri Haley, Texas

State Membership Director Honor Award/ Greatest Number of New Members
1-Illinois
2-Pennsylvania
3-North Carolina

State Membership Director Honor Award/ Greatest Percentage of New Members
1-South Carolina
2-North Carolina
3-Virginia

Top Ten Educational Program Awards
Beta Beta, FL Peggy Redmond & Lynn Bond, Education Director Zeta Tau, Texas Debra Sanderson, Educational Director Gamma
Omega, Aiken, SC/Augusta, GA Theresa McGugan, Educational Director Rho Theta, Texas Genelle Sample, Educational Director
Beta Gamma, Oklahoma Peggie Sprinkle, Educational Director Alpha Zeta, Oregon Lind Howes, Educational Director Delta Psi,
Texas Vanna Thuston, Educational Director Beta Zeta, California Marcella Gauna, Educational Director Theta Tau, Oklahoma Ra-
mona Paine, Educational Director Beta Theta, Florida Terry Moherek, Educational Director

National Champion Recruitment Award Existing Community Chapter with Most Pledges Sigma Nu-Marlow, Oklahoma

ESA Headquarters Membership Spotlight Award Oklahoma

State News Bulletin Award (4 Issues or Less) 1-Kansas-Sandy Price & Bonnie Templeton, Editors 2-Ohio-Judi Grefer, Editor 3-
(Tie) Illinois-Jill Shull, Editor & Nebraska-Dora Dill, Editor

State News Bulletin Award (5 Issues or More) 1-Australia-Carmel Mulchay, Editor 2-Texas- Anne Zimmerman, Editor 3-(Tie) Col-
orado- Leslie Stevens, Editor & Georgia- Susan McVey, Editor

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2018-2019 INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION AWARDS
ESA HEADQUARTERS / INTERNATIONAL COUNCIL / ESA FOUNDATION AWARDS

ESA for St. Jude - Largest Individual Event Award
1-Colorado State Council $1,178,545.30 (Denver Dream Home)
2-Delta Gamma, Ohio $1,000,000.00 (Cleveland Dream Home)
3-Colorado State Council $875,000.00 (Colorado Springs Dream Home)

ESA for St. Jude – Largest Individual Event Award (Excluding Dream Homes & Radiothons)
1-Omega Tau, Louisiana $520,715.00 (St. Jude Walk/Run)
2-Omega Nu, Illinois $144,766.17 (Mattoon to Peoria St. Jude Run)
3-Theta Epsilon, Arkansas $133,424.00 (Roy Pearson Golf Tournament)

Philanthropic Award - State Monies Philanthropic Award - State Hours
1-Colorado $2,615,645.51 1-Texas 47,003 Hours
2-Texas $2,588,765.81 2-Kansas 31,463 Hours
3-Louisiana $2,548,323.29 3-Nebraska 17,508 Hours

Disaster Fund Award Outstanding State Website Award
1-Colorado $8,600.00 1-Illinois
2-Texas $6,062.50 2-Arizona
3-Florida $5,534.37 3-Georgia

Outstanding State Easterseals Chair Award Nancy Trebella, Colorado
Easterseals Award - State Monies Easterseals Award - State Hours

1-Colorado $7,786.72 1-Oklahoma 863.6 Hours

2-Oregon $7,205.92 2-Kansas 531 Hours

3-Virginia $6,125.21 3-Colorado 479 Hours

Outstanding State ESA for St. Jude Coordinator Award Debra Smith,Kansas
ESA for St. Jude - State Donating Most Dollars Per Member Award
1-Mississippi $23,548 Per Member
2-Louisiana $18,881 Per Member
3-Ohio $13,702 Per Member

Outstanding Youth Award
Senior High Youth Roger Davis-Jahnel, Garland, Texas
Junior High Youth Samuel B. Roark Hereford, Arizona

State Foundation Award Chapter Foundation Award
1-Virginia $31,670.00 1-Beta Kappa, VA $30,000.00
2-Texas $15,464.64 2-Beta Zeta, UT $10,035.00
3-Illinois $13,032.00 3-Beta Psi, IL $10,000.00

Foundation Scholarship Award Recognition for State & Community Projects Award
1-Virginia $31,345.00 1-Missouri $33,672.33
2-Rhode Island $14,429.64 2-Indiana $31,905.43
3-Illinois $12,932.00 3-Kansas $26,367.57

“Fantasy Ball” Award
1-Oklahoma $1,245.00
2-Oregon $941.00

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Epsilon Sigma Alpha
Illinois State Council
Jamie Atchison,
ESA’ly Yours Editor
1711-G King Drive
Normal, IL 61761

Next Article Submission Due 10/25/2019

Epsilon Sigma Alpha (ESA) is an extraordinary organization – an organization that is truly defined by the
hearts, loyalty, and dedication of our members. An international leadership and service organization, ESA is a
place where members develop meaningful friendships, find their passion for community service, and continue
on the path of lifelong learning. The Illinois State Council consists of 18 chapters throughout Illinois with the
purpose of promoting philanthropic and service endeavors, educational and leadership development, friend-
ship and fellowship, and to assist in the growth of ESA.
Through ESA, women and men of all ages, backgrounds, and interests are united by the desire to make a dif-
ference in the lives of others – as well as their own. Some join collegiate or community chapters, others join as
individual members. But all leave a positive mark on their communities and the world around them.
When you join ESA, you become a part of a large network – one that supports you, challenges you, and works
with you to help you become your best self. You’ll grow as a person, becoming more confident and a better
leader. You’ll be introduced to new situations that expand your horizons and increase your levels of knowledge
and understanding. Perhaps most importantly, you’ll have fun, make lasting memories, and form deep bonds
with fellow members, as you work together to accomplish good things on a local, state, national, and interna-
tional level. Find out more at www.epsilonsigmaalpha.org

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