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Published by rlzachau, 2017-08-31 13:57:02

ESA IC News September

ESA IC News Bulletin

September 2017











2017 IC Convention: “An Inspiration”









ESA IC News Bulletin


















2017-2018 Executive Board at IC Convention, St. Louis, Missouri
page 30













IC Chaplain, Linda Schmidt
introduces an inspirational
challenge.


The 30 Day Kindness Challenge

page 8 page 5




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2017-2018 International Council President
Sandy Alexander, Colorado
[email protected]

Welcome to the beginning of a new year! Can
you believe it has been almost six weeks since we
celebrated “Dream Big in ESA” in St Louis,
Missouri? What an exciting convention as we
celebrated your accomplishments of this
past year. A very special thank you to the
Midwest Area Regional Council as they hosted the 70 Annual Contents
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International Council Convention. “Looking Back Moving
Forward” was a great theme and now it is time to move forward President…………… 2
to a very special year to “Inspire”. 1 VP…………..…… 3
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The dictionary defines inspire as a verb, a verb means action, HQ………………….. 3
something to do. Second, fill someone with the urge or ability to
do or feel something, especially to do something creative. Disaster Fund…….. 4
Synonyms for “inspire” are encouraging, uplifting, to motivate or Chaplain………… 5
stir. This year my focus for all of us is to renew that passion we
had when we joined ESA. “Inspire” others with our enthusiasm Treasurer…………… 6
and passion within ESA.
Foundation………… 6
Did you know September is Childhood Cancer Awareness
Month? We have an opportunity to partner with supporters from Membership………. 8
across the nation for the St. Jude Walk/Run. How “inspiring” are Workshop……….…. 1
these brave kids and their families fighting these childhood
catastrophic illnesses. ESA is here to raise money for the kids of Philanthropic……… 9
St. Jude so families will never receive a bill for anything. Is St. Parliamentarian….. 10
Jude your passion?
Educational….……. 10
The Executive Board and Appointed Board are “inspiring”
members willing to serve you the membership. Please feel free News Bulletin…..… 11
to contact any of us with any questions or suggestions you might Hope For Heroes… 12
have. The website is being updated with all the new information
for 2017-2018 year. So please check it out St. Jude…………… 13
www.epsilonsigmaalpha.org.
EasterSeals……….. 14
I encourage and challenge each of you to say Yes, Yes I can, States……………… 16
Yes I will. I believe in you, I believe in you to “Inspire”.
Regional……..…… 26
So, this year let’s RENEW that passion that brought us into ESA,
SHARE it with others, and “INSPIRE” each other to be our very Inspire…………..…. 29
best. Awards……………. 34

“Live by Inspiring Others to Fly” Forms…….…...…… 37

Blessings Always


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1 Vice President
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Kim Kummer, Kansas
[email protected]

The ESA membership has been charged to INSPIRE this coming year and I hope
you will be inspired to step out of your comfort zone and consider running for an
elected office on the International Council and share your gifts with ESA.

Is it easy to put yourself out there? No, it isn’t! but that is how we push ourselves
and inspire others to do the same. Are you not ready? That is ok. Look around,
is there someone in your state that inspires you and you think is ready to take the
next step? Encourage them to complete a nomination form.

The 2018-2019 Nomination Form is available on the ESA Website in the Member Center under International
Council Forms. The form is also included in this bulletin (Page 35).

Nomination forms are due to me by November 15, 2017. If you have any questions please contact me
at [email protected] or 620-617-7208. I look forward to receiving your completed nomination form.

Together we can Inspire!




ESA Headquarters
Charlotte Carloni, Colorado
[email protected]

Like so many of us, it’s not the faces on my TV who inspire me, it’s the people I meet
in my everyday life. Some of the people who have left the biggest impacts on my
life are ESA members.

I often wonder if ESA members know what an inspiration they are to the people around them. It takes a
special kind of person to spend so much of their time and resources helping others, with so little expected
in return. Every day ESA members go out into their communities and work to make the lives of those
around them better. They run registration tables, Dream Homes and yard sales to raise money to save the
life of a child in Memphis they will never meet. They send care packages and letters of love to our service
men and women overseas while vowing to take care of the families they left behind. They work at food
kitchens and shelters and support centers in their own communities. These members are an inspiration to
their friends and families and an inspiration to those they have never met.

As you participate in all your ESA activities throughout the year, please vow to share your inspiration for
doing what you do with those around you, and encourage them to join you. There is no better feeling
than knowing you are helping someone in need. Share that feeling with someone you love (or someone
you just met!) and inspire them to carry on the good and worthy works of ESA.

Throughout the year I hope to highlight some of the people who inspire me in my life. We also love to
feature member stories on our website and printed materials. If you have any members in your area who
you think deserve a special shout-out, please contact me.


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Disaster Fund
Sherry Day
IC Jr. Past President/Disaster Fund
[email protected]





“A little help from my friends” – those

words are from an old song but they still
ring true every day. In ESA, we are
always there for our friends – our
members. Over the weekend,
Hurricane Harvey came ashore in Texas
and has stayed much too long and
now is causing problems in Louisiana.


We may, over the next few weeks have
“friends” that need a little help to
recover from this devastating storm.
And isn’t it wonderful to know that we
will be able to do that because of the ESA Disaster Fund. The Disaster Fund was

established to help in just such cases and we will stand ready to help.

But you can help now as well. We all donate in our states to the Disaster Fund at
some time during the year, why not make a special donation now to help our
members who have been touched by this storm? You are creative and caring
people who, I know, will want to reach out in this time of need. Now is our time to
act and give a little help to our friends.


Send in a donation now to your State Disaster Fund Chairman. I know it will be a
great help to our friends!

The Texas Disaster Fund Donation Form is on page 42





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Chaplain
Linda Schmidt, Oklahoma
[email protected]

One of the ways we can Inspire others is to be the best person we can be and to make
a difference in the lives of others. There are many ways we can improve - we just need
to do it. I’m going to do the 30 – Day Kindness Challenge (PopSugar) this month. Won’t
you join me? Together we will make a difference to others in our communities, our ESA
friends, family and especially to ourselves.

Let me know what you did and the impact it made on you and others.

The 30-DAY Kindness Challenge



1 Put extra change in a meter 2 Pay for the order for the 3 Sit with someone who is
person behind you in line.
eating alone
that's about to expire.
4 Leave a nice note or flowers 5 Give a very generous tip to 6 Pick a good cause and
your server.
on the windshield of a car.
donate whatever amount
you can to it.
7 Go out of your way to make 8 Run an errand for someone. 9 Pick up any trash that you
see.
a new friend.
10 Offer to babysit or pet sit for 11 Call a loved one you 12 Give someone an
unsolicited compliment.
haven't spoken to in a while.
someone, free.
13 Bring treats to the office and 14 Donate blood, or sign up to 15 Help someone carry their
share with all of your co-
bags
be an organ donor.
workers.
16 Leave a funny note or a little 17 Put stray grocery carts back 18 Let a car merge in front of
you and give them a smie or
bit of cash in your favorite
where they belong.
library book. thumbs up.
19 Write a letter of 20 Volunteer at an animal 21 Give up your seat for
someone else.
shelter, soup kitchen, or
appreciation to someone
who positively inspired you. nursing home.
22 Say thank you to someone 23 Bring food and water to 24 Make a personalized playlist
for a family member or
someone in need.
who does a hard job that
not many people would friend.
take.
25 Cook a meal for someone. 26 Cover for a co-worker so 27 Donate clothing and books
you don't need.
that they can leave early.
28 Ask someone how they are 29 Give encouragement to 30 Spend a day saying only
nice things about, and to
and really listen when they
someone who is working
answer. hard. other people





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Treasurer
LeAnn Wray, Michigan
[email protected]

I would like to update you on my mailman! She has been very busy since I returned from
IC Convention, filling up my mailbox with checks from ESA chapters, states, regional
councils and many others sending me their IC Dues. Thank you to those who have sent
them and to those who haven’t, I look forward to receiving your checks in the very near
future.

I would like to give you a quick refresher in some ESA business that we must take care of! The fiscal year
for ESA is August 1 through July 31 . IC dues for chapters and subordinates (district or zone) are $40/year.
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State Councils and Multi-State Councils are $45/year. If dues are not paid by April 30 , you will not be
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considered in good standing and will not receive a vote at IC Convention. Please be sure to send me
your dues, the updated IC Dues form will be included in this issue (Page 39).

The ESA Tax Fact is due by September 15 and should be sent to IC Headquarters. This form can be found
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on the ESA website. Late tax facts cannot be included on the IC Council blanket tax return.

Please share this information with all your chapters in your state. Please feel free to send me an email or
call me if you have any questions. I would be happy to help!

10355 Blaine Road
Brighton, Michigan 48114
810-772-9551






ESA Foundation Chairman
Ann Southall, Arkansas
[email protected]



This is an exciting time for the ESA Foundation as we have now reached the $5 million
dollar mark in assets. Many years ago, that was an unbelievable and unattainable
dream of the Foundation, yet in this year, in 2017, it was accomplished.

In February of this year, the Board of Directors began an intensive strategic planning process to determine
what core values including expansion of grant and scholarship programs, development and growth of
co-sponsorships among other things.

At IC Convention in St. Louis this summer, ESA Foundation spent Sunday at Camp Hope touring the facility
for wounded warriors in honor of our Hope for Heroes program. We made a $500 donation to help with
their efforts.


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….Foundation continued

Tuesday night we had another stellar Fund Fest evening bringing in over $18,000. It was a huge success
with over 50 volunteers and many who came to enjoy the evening, playing games and bidding on the
live and silent auctions. Linda Schmidt from Kansas will be taking over the reins for Fund Fest and we look
forward to having another great event in Phoenix.

The Board of Directors toured a local Salvation Army facility in St. Louis and made a $1,000 donation in
honor of IC President Sherry Day. Captain Adam Moore, along with other staff showed us first-hand how
their St. Louis facility is assisting veterans, those aging out of foster care and people with disabilities with
affordable housing while preserving and bringing back to life an historical building.

The Planned Giving Breakfast was held to recognize all planned givers and life active members as well as
to recognize the new planned givers. ALSAC’s Kelly Climer discussed the importance of a planned giving
program to the 75 attendees. Sally Yates, (MO), life active member and recent planned giver gave her
story honoring her late husband.

At our Annual Meeting, we were able to hear from a 2017-2018 scholarship recipient, Colleen Doyle,
2015 special grant recipients, Sister Esther Hogan and Sister Ruth Kertz with the St Charles Outreach
Coalition Against Human Trafficking organization and Captain Moore, of the Salvation Army.

We had 19 new Life Active Memberships this past year as well as 5 new planned givers, 5 new
endowments and 1 special fund endowment.

Two directors were recognized as they completed their three year term: Rosalee Echele (MO) and
Barbara Price (TX). Two directors were elected during the week – Beth Sherron (VA) and Su McDonell
(OR) who will serve for three years.

Joy Foster of Norman, Oklahoma was recognized with the Humanitarian Award and Jef Peckham was
presented with an ESA Foundation Stewardship Award. The award was originally given to Jef’s father,
Jay, and it was an honor to be able to recognize the support and efforts for him, Mom and ESA.

These type of awards and recognitions are examples of what the ESA Foundation is about and we love
being able to recognize our contributors, our supporters and our awardees.

The Annual Audit Report and the State of the Foundation report will be available on the ESA Foundation
web page for your review. http://www.epsilonsigmaalpha.org/about/ESA-Foundation.

The ESA Foundation Directors are looking forward to where we go next and hope you plan to tag along
with us.





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Membership
Jennifer May-Dennis, Texas
[email protected]


Whew… it is HOT in South Texas! I hope you are having an amazing Summer
and looking forward to the cooler days of Fall. I am truly honored to serve as
your IC Membership Chair. We are going to have a successful year of new
member recruitment and retention.

One of the best ways to recruit new members is to invite them to join a community outreach
project. Your passion for service will be contagious. Do you need some ideas for an outreach
project to create in your area? Please check out the Inspiration Library to see what’s happening
in other chapters, districts or states – www.epsilonsigmaalpha.org/InspirationLibrary

I am pretty sure everyone is finalizing their chapter calendars for the new year. We hope that you
consider adding new activities that will help energize your current members and inspire new
people to join ESA.
I am looking forward to hearing how your events go throughout the year.





Rock star of the Month





Membership Director
Tracy Swanson, Colorado
[email protected]

Amanda Rowland, Ohio


Amanda Rowland’s journey in ESA began in
2007 when she was sponsored by her aunt Brenda Meyers of
Ohio. This year Amanda started a new chapter, Pi Xi #5598
of Cincinnati, Ohio, which has 10 members, six of whom she
personally sponsored this year. In addition to serving as
chapter president of Pi Xi she is serving as President-Elect for
the Ohio State Council and even involving her young son
Landon in her St. Jude activities.

She is a shining example of ESA officers leading by example for membership
growth. Read more about Amanda’s story in the Fall JONQUIL.


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IC Workshop Coordinator
Robin Bussey, South Carolina
[email protected]

Why did you join ESA? What is your inspiration, your passion? Why do you serve on
the General or Executive Boards on the State, Multi-State or IC level? I am sure that
you, as well as I, have been asked some of these questions in the past. What would
be your answer? Is it because you care what happens to children with cancer? Would it be that you like
to give back or pay it forward? It might have been that you wanted to meet and form long lasting
friendships. Whatever the reason, we did join and we are making a difference in someone’s life every
day.

I was so elated in St. Louis at our 70 Annual IC Convention when I was elected your 2017-2018 Workshop
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Coordinator as I love to be of service to others in our organization that has helped mold me into the
person I am today. I am excited about this new adventure and look forward to bringing you some great
workshops in Phoenix, AZ in 2018.

That is where you come in-I want your ideas about what you would like to see in interesting, fun and
inspiring workshops this year. President Sandy and I have already been throwing around some ideas, but
we would like input from you!! Please do not hesitate to e-mail me with your ideas of what sort of
workshops you like to see come next July. My e-mail is [email protected]. Looking forward to hearing
from you.


IC Philanthropic Chair
Brenda Meyers, Ohio
[email protected]

What a wonderful IC Convention in St. Louis where we were asked to "Inspire" for
ESA in the coming year. As Philanthropic chairmen, let's Inspire each other by
sharing some great philanthropic projects in your state that are not always as
published as the wonderful things we do for our National Projects.

I'm looking for at least (8) volunteers to send me information about a great project in your state and local
chapters that will challenge us to try something new in our own states. We'd love to hear how you support
a wonderful organization in your area that might Inspire another state or chapter.

I will then submit your stories, and of course a photo or two, to be published one per each edition of the
IC News Bulletin. Don't you often wonder how we raised the money or worked the hours that are
celebrated in July each year? I know I do.

Here is your chance to celebrate something special by sharing it with all of us, Inspiring us to do even
more.

Ohio's Philanthropic Chair, Tammy Reynolds, has proposed a series of new projects that we can do
together at each of our state meetings and convention. This September we will support Pet Rescue and
make pull toys from old clothing along with donations for local centers. Everyone is excited that Tammy
is "thinking outside the box" and Inspiring us to try something new!

I look forward to hearing from you!

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Parliamentarian
Gail Marchant, Georgia
[email protected]

Through the years of attending our IC Conventions, I have met many of you
wonderful people, but there are some that I do not know very well. As a way of
introducing myself, I will tell you a little about me. I have been widowed for fourteen
years now and have a son and daughter. Between the two of them, I have six grandchildren and one
great-granddaughter. My daughter, Stormy Bowie, is also an ESA member and she just finished her term
as Georgia’s President. My family means everything to me, they always come first in my world and I am
very proud of them.

After thirty-four years as a Law Enforcement Officer, I was fortunate enough to be able to retire four years
ago. My work in this profession allowed me to serve and help many people. My soul is nourished when I
am helping others in any way that I can! For the majority of my life, I have lived in the state of Georgia,
although, there were a few years spent living in Alabama and Florida. I am very much a southern girl and
I do say “Hey” and “Y’all,” but most of all I am proud to say that I am an ESA member and am delighted
to be on the IC Executive Board this year as your Parliamentarian. The Executive Board will support
President Sandy and we will work together to “Inspire” you in many ways. I could not ask for a better
group of people to work with and to work for this coming year. Thank you so much! Be safe!

Now on to some fun tidbits…

There are “Four Basic Principals of Parliamentary Law…”

1. Courtesy and justice for all
2. Consider one thing at a time
3. The minority must be heard but…
4. …the majority prevails.

With ESA Love and Hugs






Educational Director
Lynda Edwards, Alabama
[email protected]

Greetings from your Education Director 2017-2018

Thanks to Sandy Alexander for this appointment. Today, I reached out to last year’s director and
she is planning to mail me a copy of the Education book so I can see how many of you are
participating in the Education Awards at the International Council level. Regardless, I am all
about competition so plan to hear more from me in the upcoming news bulletins as I challenge
you all to participate.


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News Bulletin Editor
Lisa Zachau, Queensland
[email protected]

G’Day, everyone!

I am truly excited to be a part of the International Council and appreciate Sandy
for taking this chance on me to be the 2017-18 News Bulletin Editor. I know I will be inspired by your reports
and promise to pay it forward ensuing inspiration continues to be an everyday result within our lives.

Who may contribute to the News Bulletin?

Everyone! To continue to make the Inspiration Train moving forward, let’s hear from every state and
region. I welcome any member, at any level, to write an article for the newsletter. Since a picture is
worth a thousand words, send those as well. Here are just a few ideas to share but keep in mind, the sky
is the limit.
 Fundraising ideas
 Introducing a new or current member
 Announce a new chapter
 Appreciation of a contributor (if it’s a business with a website, we can link it as well)
 Information about your state and it’s chapters

What’s new?

Rockstar of the Month
Tracy Swanson, Membership Director at Headquarters will be writing this column. She will introduce and
feature a member or chapter that achieved exceptional accomplishments. Use this information as a tool
and learn how you, too can be a Rockstar.

Who Inspires Me
Guest writers throughout ESA International will introduce some one or group that has inspired them. This
column is encouraged for everyone who would like to share their personal inspirations.

Chapter Anniversaries
Beginning October, we will celebrate Chapter anniversaries. Please send in your individual chapter’s
anniversary with the following information:
 Name, number, and city of chapter
 Date it was established
 Current and original Presidents
 Fun facts about the chapter
 Photos from the early years would be very welcome

Tidbits
The deadline is on the 15 of every month. I will send a reminder 1 week prior. The members that I send
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the reminders to are: Executive Officers, Appointed Chairman, State Presidents and State Newsletter
Editors. If you are not on this list and want to be included in the email chain, please contact me.

[email protected]
2601 S Broadway St #58, La Porte TX 77571
928.515.9334

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Hope for Heroes Chairman
Deana Walters, Arizona
[email protected]

Hope everyone had as much fun
as I did at IC Convention. It was
jammed packed but full of great
information. What about that tour
of Camp Hope…WOW!!! What a way to start the week.

Just a little about me. I joined ESA in Indiana 35+ years ago, but now I belong to Arizona. Hope for Hero’s has
a special place in my heart for many reasons. My Daddy was in the Army during Korean War, Uncle in the
Navy during Korean War, brother-in-law in Air Force during Viet Nam and I am married to a Navy Submariner
who served during the Viet Nam War. I have always felt we can never do enough to say thank you for what
they have given us regardless of the era of their service to our country. Camp Hope made me even more
determined to get everyone to do MORE. I am hoping to inspire more members to do more!

I feel there are lots of little things that we can do for them. Over the next few months I hope to inspire and
spark interest in many things that we can do to help.

One that comes to mind right now is the OCP..Over Seas Couponing Program. I know
some of you may do this, but this really does help them while overseas. There are
numerous bases that are still waiting to be adopted that we could be helping at very
little expense for us. Ask chapter members to have family, friends, coworkers, and
neighbors save the coupons from Red Plum, Proctor and Gamble, and Smart Source.
Have a social once a month, cut coupons and chit-chat and you can even have an adult beverage if you
desire. You now have had your social, did philanthropic work and enjoyed each other’s company. Make sure
you track hours worked, face value of the coupons which is donated goods, and track your mileage to the
gathering as it is philanthropic. When mailing them you can count that travel and track postage cost. All of
this will make a difference for our men and women overseas. The website address for OCP is www.ocpnet.org.
Click on Base List and it will indicate if they need to be adopted. The Mailing page will give you the best way
to mail. The Adoption page will explain the process. Fill out the Adoption Form and then, simply mail your
coupons to the base you have chosen.

I really encourage you to enclose a letter of introduction and a little about your chapter. Also, give them the
ESA website address to see all that we do. You may luck out like I did and have a person you will send directly
to. They in turn take the coupons to the base for distribution. If there are any questions, please do not hesitate
to contact me and I will do my best to help.

I do plan to communicate monthly with our State Presidents and the Hope for Hero’s chairmen as well as bring
many new ideas or events that we can share across the country to make a difference in the lives of our military
personnel.

Veteran’s Day (November 11 ) will be here before we know it….try to plan something for our veterans.
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Contact your local VFW and/or your American Legion. See if you can partner with them to do an event for
the veterans. If they have something going on, ask to volunteer to help. You never know unless you ask.
I look forward to serving all of ESA and our veterans as we work together to make a difference to inspire all to
help us help our vets!

Hugs to all and God Bless America!!



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Sr. St. Jude Chair
Celeste Webb, Illinois
[email protected]




Greetings, ESA! I’m
sure you are all
aware of the great
job we did raising
funds for St. Jude in the 2016-2017 year,
$19,485.427.00! WOW! As some of you know, I’m
a little bit competitive so I hope we can break
$20 million this year! No pressure! It will take all
of us to reach that goal, not just the Dream
Homes and the Radiothons but the Bunco
parties and the paint and pours and the bake sales. All of us working together can achieve this! And we are
off!

I’d like to share a story about a little girl named Cedar, who
is pictured here with me, my niece Renee and my great
nephew Nick. When Cedar was 6 months old she was
diagnosed with Neuroblastoma which caused her to be
paralyzed from the waist down. She was sent to St. Jude
where she was treated and today Cedar is cancer free! I
met Cedar when she was 2 when she and her family
came to talk to our Mattoon to Peoria St. Jude Run
group. The Mattoon to Peoria Run is a satellite run for the
Memphis to Peoria St. Jude Run. Omega Nu Chapter of
ESA is the co-chair of this event along with WMCI Radio.
Now when Cedar, her pregnant mom, her grandparents
and her 2 brothers came to share their St. Jude story they
were talking mostly to runners. These are runners who
weren’t really hooked on St. Jude but hooked on running.
After Candace, Cedar’s mom, told her story everyone
saw the magic of St. Jude! This year, we asked Cedar to
design out team shirt which you can see is perfect. Our
group raised $156,520.40 this year so you can see they are all hooked on St. Jude and running! Cedar, and
kids like Cedar, is why we do what we do.

So it’s a new ESA year for all of us and how do we start reaching that $20 million goal? THE WALK TO END
CHILDHOOD CANCER, YES! The Walk is September 23 . Go to our ESA website and find out where the walks
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are so you can join! $10.00 is all it takes to join! TEN Bucks! Get a few to sponsor you and you are good to go! I
live in central Illinois, there is a walk 2 hours away in every direction. Last year, I traveled to Normal, Illinois and
joined Team ESA with Jamie Atchison and her chapter. This year, I have a work conflict so I’m going virtual
with my chapter. This is easy. ESA is a silver sponsor so we are committed to raise $85,000.00. If each member
gives $10.00 we are good! Take a good look at the picture. Cedar, and all of the other St. Jude kids, need our
help.

I am available to help your chapter in any way I can, just let me know. Book those events, big and small, as
we begin a new year Inspiring!

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Easter Seals Chair
Theda Hall, Arkansas
[email protected]




EASTERSEALS INSPIRATION


Thank you, Sandy for giving me this appointment. I hope everyone enjoyed the IC Convention
in St. Louis. I know I did and it is time to “Inspire”. Please find, on the next page, a simple game
for everyone to participate in for easterseals. It goes on all year and practically no real work for
anyone. How easy can that be!

Easterseals provides opportunities for people of all ages with a range of disabilities, whether it be
therapy and early intervention services, camps or employment placement, etc, they help
children and adults with disabilities, caregivers, veterans and seniors be at their best as they live,
learn, work and play.

Won’t you join me this year and let’s INSPIRE our members to play the game to help easterseals.

As ESA members, WE CAN INSPIRE OTHERS TO HELP US!
Agape’

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easterseals challenge


This is a fun activity that every state and
every person can participate in. There is a could raise over $ 45,000 for easterseals!
different challenge for each month. Get What if, everyone contributes $10, ESA
the members in your state “hyped-up” could raise over $90,000! INSPIRE your
about this easy fund raising idea for members to participate! Just give each
easterseals. Try to do this every month and chapter President in your state a copy and
include the totals on your yearend state & have them make copies for their chapters.
IC easterseals report. Just think, if every You can start this in August. You can revise
member participates & contributes $5.00, this list to fit your state, if you like. WE CAN
ESA DO THIS!

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Aug – Put a dime in the bank for each January – Put a dime in the bank for each
letter in your birth month. $ _______ year of your age up to 35 and a nickel for
each year thereafter. $ ______
September – Put a nickel in the bank for
each letter in your birth state. $_______ February - Put a $1.00 in the bank for the
first 100 lbs of your weight and a penny for
October – Why worry? Just put $ 1.00 in each pound thereafter. $ ______
the bank. ‘Nuf said! $ _______
March - If your hair is gray, pay 50 cents;
November – Put a quarter in the bank for black; 75 cents; brown; 60 cents, red; 25
each sister and a quarter for each brother. cents, blond, 20 cents; white, 10 cents.
Add $1.00 if you have a husband or Dyed any of the above colors: $1.00 extra.
significant other. $ ______ $_______

December – Put a dime in the bank for each April, May, June & July – If you are going to
present or gift card you buy. $ ______ IC Convention, subtract a $1.00. If you are
not going, add $2.00. $ _______

TOTAL $ ____________



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Arkansas





Kathy Riggs, President
Denise Holdaway, Newsletter Editor
www.esaar.org




Since IC Leadership, I’ve been thinking a lot about the future for ESA. We have to continue
Past IC President Sherry Day’s theme to “Dream Big” an new IC President Sandy
Alexander’s theme to “Ispire”. That means we can’t quit! We need to Dream Big and
Inspire others to let their Colors Shine Through in ESA! Than means we have to encourage
each other, share ideas and work on building our membership. If every chapter would get
at least one new member, we would be on go for Dreaming Bi, Inspiring, and letting our
Colors Shine. My word “Shine” made me think about when we were in Little Rock for SERC
a few years ago and the group “STAND” was there…remember?
Striving
Toward
A
New
Direction

For those who weren’t there, they were impressive. I thought I’d love to use their acronym,
but I knew I couldn’t. I couldn’t help to think about ESA and our love and the “Good
Deeds, Good Times, and Good Friends”!

So my acronym for SHINE is:

Striving, Supporting, and Showing
Hoping and Highlighting
Igniting and Inspiring
New Members
Encouraging in ESA

I hope we all think about this and “Shine” in ESA this year!







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California




Charlene Lumpkins, President
Jennifer West, Newsletter Editor
www.cacouncilesa.org


California State Council held the annual Leadership Conference Aug. 4 and
5th in Madera, Ca.

This year we focused on encouraging members, who have never done so, to accept
chairmanships when asked. CSC chairmen in attendance presented short workshops on how
much fun you can have being a chairman and what their chairmanships involved.

The chairmen not able to attend, sent reports to their CSC Executive Board counterparts to read
at leadership. We handed out "Quick Reference" sheets showing when and where to send
various dues, CSC reporting forms and samples of how to complete each form.

Lest you think it was all business and no time for fun, I
have included a few snaps of what I call "Leadership
Shenanigans"














No Comment.............




Some of the goodies
donated by members for
Easter Seals Camp Harmon





Showing off our talents.



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Colorado





Kathy Garrison, President
Hellen Hagel, Newsletter Editor
www.esacolorado.org


ESA Sisters – What a wonderful and inspiring time we had at IC Convention
in St. Louis. The flag ceremony with all the state flags and the flags of United
States, Australia and Canada was so impressive. I was honored to be a small
part of it. The week was packed with events and some of us arrived early and took in a Mystery
dinner night with ESA Foundation and enjoyed tours around St. Louis. A visit to the Arch of course
was on the list along with the Fox Theater and the New Cathedral and Basilica. The ESA
Foundation Fund Fest Tuesday night raised the most money ever! What a fun evening watching
our ESA sisters bidding against each other! Wednesday night was the welcome party and party
we did. The band from Scott Air Force Base had us rockin’ until the late hours. Thursday on “State’s
Night Out” we had a scrumptious meal at Lombardo’s an Italian restaurant in business since 1934.
We had 28 attend including the President of Australia Marianne Steentsma and her husband and
our sisters from Wyoming, what a treat. We were so happy to have Lori Anderson Havelick and
her husband Eric join us as well. It has been too long since we have seen Lori. Thursday was also
Trivia night and we had a crack team that consisted of Mary Humphrey, Leslie Stevens, JoAnn
Singley, Shirley Telinde, Bobbi Hawkinson, Yvonne Farrell, Gertie Chapin, Rita Martin, Chloe
McClantoc and myself. We didn’t win but we sure laughed a lot and had a great time. We also
learned just what we need to bone up on! Friday at the Awards Luncheon I really got my exercise
running back and forth across the room to accept our awards.

Colorado should be proud of all the accomplishments we achieved during Kathy Ellingson’s
year. My hope is to repeat again next year in Phoenix. I want to congratulate Susie Morris for
being awarded the Outstanding Easter Seals Chair. What an honor! Friday night the St. Jude
Challenge was based on Super Heroes and we all received a red cape to decorate after which
there were games and IC Challenge Bingo. Saturday night was so inspiring for me to see Billie
Jean Farnham receive her 65 Year Service Pin. 65 years of dedication to ESA and St. Jude.

What an honor to lead the Honor Guard for the installation of our own Sandy Alexander. There
were 16 of us and we were so proud of Sandy and proud of our beautiful state of Colorado.
During the parade of states we all held our breath as they named the top ten states for St. Jude.
Once again Colorado won first place!! Congratulations to all of you for raising $2,105,160.00!!
Without you we would not have been awarded the Top State for St. Jude. Colorado Proud!

It’s been a busy summer and I’m looking forward to Rocky Mountain Roundup in Utah visiting
with our sister states. I hope your summer has been wonderful so far. I look forward to Fall Board
in Montrose with much anticipation for special time spent with my sisters.




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Indiana




Beth White, President
Melissa Peak, Newsletter Editor
www.indianaesa.org


I hope we are all rejoicing for the beginning of our 2017-2018 ESA year!!! A
huge thank you to Gamma Pi for a fabulous State Convention. It was a
wonderful weekend of “Sharing the Joy of ESA”. And Oh What a Happy Day
Saturday was thanks to my great friends BJ Voll and Sherryl Lamb who performed an inspirational
installation.

I think I can speak for all of the gals that attended IC Convention in July. We had a great time
in St. Louis. I was humbled to represent Indiana during the weekend. Presenting the Indiana
State flag was a joy during opening ceremony. The speakers were very motivational and the
meetings were very informative. The workshops were fun. I came home with a beautiful ESA
crystal bracelet from the Bling Bling workshop. I definitely got some exercise during the awards
Luncheon going up to get awards for Indiana in membership, Easter Seals and Disaster Fund.
And our own Elizabeth Maxey won 1 Place in the “What ESA Means to Me” less than 1 year
st
Award. Congratulations Elizabeth. Kudos also go out to Carmen Oswalt, DeOn Cahill and Cindy
Norman for 25 years of service in ESA and to Gloria Wilson who received her 40 year service pin
at IC. I was truly honored to escort Jaycee Peak during her installation as IC Recording Secretary.
Indiana again has an elected IC Board member on her way to the top. It was a beautiful evening
and exciting news that ESA has passed the $19,000,000 mark in our support of St. Jude.

Membership was again a big focus of the week. The number of active chapters has declined
by 51% over the last 50 years. We are such a great organization that continues to do more and
more for people in need. We all need to try to do our best to swing the pendulum in the other
direction and start hearing about more and more chapters with net growth.

I think I have always been an optimistic person. I have had people tell me it seems I never have
any problems, how can that be? Of course that is not true, I have problems and stresses just like
everyone else. I just have always tried, emphasis on tried, to approach things from a glass half
full philosophy. A couple years ago I attended an Emmaus Walk. That experience brought it all
to light. My faith has strengthened as I age and I try to be thankful in all situations. I know He is
in control of all things and I truly believe He rewards thankful, rejoicing hearts. Which brings me
to my theme “Rejoice in ESA”. If we rejoice in all we do in ESA and our lives in general, I think we
will have a great year.

Rejoice in ESA





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Michigan





Christine Soper-Neill, President
Heather Persh, Newsletter Editor
www.esamichigan.com


Wow what a great summer!

I had my first experience with IC. The convention was held in St. Louis, MO the weather was record
breaking HOT. Temperatures were in the 100’s. I came back with so much information that it will
take me a month to process it all. I feel so refreshed and pumped up on ESA and all the wonderful
works ESA does. Got to know my Michigan’s sisters better and met a lot of sisters from across the
country. Next year’s convention is in Phoenix. If you can possibly attend the experience is worth
it.

Michigan’s Newsletter is called the Chapter Link and we feature “Member Spotlights”. Our
August issue features…..













Cyndi Malow Sara Wachowicz










Marsha Noble

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Nebraska




Deb Frahm, President
Dora Dill, Newsletter Editor


I was so honored and proud to represent Nebraska at the IC Convention in St. Louis.
Dora, Ken, Karen (my sister) and Haleigh (my niece) had the best time. We spent
time at the ESA Foundation Fun Fest on Tuesday night and then danced the night
away to the United State Air force band on Wednesday night. I had a very memorable moment as I
carried the Nebraska Flag during the Opening Ceremony on Thursday. I enjoyed being part of the
Emerald Inspirations as the State President for our newly installed IC President Sandy Alexander.

There was a new event that occurred at IC Convention this past July. President Sherry Day conducted a
pledge ceremony on Thursday of convention. My niece, Haleigh, my sister’s daughter, received her jewel
pin that originally had been her Grandmother Dora’s pin. I wore it first, then presented to Karen, my sister
in Kimball, NE State Convention when she joined and now it has come full circle to Haleigh. There wasn’t
a dry eye present.

Finally, I was ecstatic to carry the Nebraska St. Jude Total$ of $100,484. Our grand total for ESA donating
to St. Jude in 2016-2017 was a whopping $19,485,427. Our Grand Total for all years donating to St. Jude
is $246 million, 333 thousand and 387 dollars. Isn’t that AWESOME!!

Our next Journey in Nebraska ESA is Fall Council Meeting being held at the Kearney Library on Saturday,
September 30, 2017. The Nebraska Cornhuskers play on Friday night, September 29 . The meeting’s title
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is “We are all part of the ESA Puzzle”. I am really trying to keep our costs down so that more of our
members can attend. The room is free and I’ll be catering from the Kearney HyVee. We will be serving
muffins and coffee/tea for the registration/gathering hour between 9-10 with the meeting starting at 10
am. Lunch will be a hot potato bar with all the fixings. Phyl has a speaker lined up for our afternoon
activity. I hope many of you are planning to attend this time for fun and reconnection between our
members across the miles of Nebraska.


“Hugging is Healthy. It helps the immune system, cures depression, reduces stress and
induces sleep. It’s invigorating, rejuvenating and has no unpleasant side effects.

Hugging is nothing less than a miracle drug. Hugging is all natural. It is organic, naturally sweet, no artificial
ingredients, nonpolluting, environmentally friendly and 100% wholesome. Hugging is the ideal gift. Great
for any occasions, fun to give and receive, shows you care, comes with its own wrapping tool and, of
course fully returnable.

Hugging is practically perfect. No batteries to wear out, inflation-proof, nonfattening, no monthly
payments, theft-proof and nontaxable. Hugging is an underutilized resource with magical powers. When
we open our hearts and arms, we encourage others to do the same.

Think of the people in your life. Are there any words you’d like to say? Are there any hugs you want to
share? Are you waiting and hoping someone else will ask first? Please don’t wait! Initiate!” … Charles
Faraone from Chicken Soup for the Soul -- I can’t wait to give you all a Hug. See you at the Fall State
Council Meeting.

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Queensland




Marianne Steentsma, President
Carmel Mulcahy, Newsletter Editor
www.esaaustralia.org

ESA Australia is made up of 5 chapters (known as “branches”, downunder). These
branches have distinctly different approaches and focus on their communities
and fundraising. However, two of their shared interests are Cancer Council of
Queensland and Leukaemia Foundation.

Each branch has 2 meetings per month. One for business, and one
for Education. Education is a prominent feature for ESA Australia.
The 5 branches choose their own topics for each month. This has
a two-fold result. It gives the freedom of originality to each branch
and just as important, the members and supporters of other cities
are educated when reading the reports in the monthly newsletter.
Some of the most recent reports are sampled below.

Brisbane-Beta Omicron: Members recently visited an amazing
exhibition at the Queensland Museum called ‘Gladiators, Heroes
of the Colosseum’. This included wall paintings, photos and
artefacts from seven Italian Museums and Institutions.

Redcliffe-Alpha Pi: Five members and three guests
attended an Asian cooking session with Betty
Coutanceau, our 2014 DIANA recipient. Betty raises
funds to continue the humanitarian work she and her
husband Maurice do in Nepal by conducting such
classes as this.

Gin Gin-Beta Epsilon: On a clear, starry winter night in July, eleven of our sisters
sat to learn about and make paper stars. Many groups in the Bundaberg region
had already weaved their share of 8-pointed stars to send on and contribute to
this 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth
Games installation and in so doing showed
their support for the “One Million Stars
Project to End Violence”. The beautiful
stars are intended to be symbols of light,
courage and solidarity to end all forms of
violence, including violence against
women, bullying and racism, and their
inclusion at the Games next year - a
statement to the world.

These reports have been abridged, but we welcome you to subscribe to our e-newsletter to read
the detailed reports. www.esaaustralia.org/newsletter

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Texas





Linda Waters, President
Cheryl Deleranko, Newsletter Editor
www.esatexas.org

The August Leadership and Board Meeting in Texas.
Here are a few clips of the “fun & learning” that went on Saturday morning!






















































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Utah





Carol Priest, President
Terry Marsh, Newsletter Editor


This year we are starting out with 5 chapters as we lost Alpha Alpha. Alpha
Alpha had been a chapter in Utah for over 65 years. Since there
membership had reached a total of four with several having health issue,
they decided to close the doors. We are happy that two of the members
of Alpha Alpha have transferred to Alpha Lambda.

Although we only have five chapters remaining, we are grateful that we have not lost a
significant number of members this past year. We get together at State Council meetings four
times a year and hold a convention every May. We continue to look at adding new members
which we did last year.

The State of Utah hosted the Rocky Mountain Roundup this year in August. At the time of this
writing there are 5 from Colorado, 2 from Idaho, 11 from Utah and 2 from New Mexico. We also
have 2 pending reservations at this time. With that said, we may have a total of 22 participates
for the 32 available accommodations.

In November, Alpha Rho has its annual Golf Tournament for St. Jude’s. We welcome anyone
who would love to see Moab to come and join us. It is a wonderful time of year in Moab and
the parks are beautiful and not crowded. The date of the tournament is November 11 and the
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fee is $75 per person. Four sums are welcome or you can join others to make a foursome and
meet new people who support St. Jude’s. If you are interested, you may contact Terry Marsh at
[email protected].


















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Washington





Margaret McElliott, President
Jean Merrill, Newsletter Editor
www.esawashington.org

Washington State Council, under the leadership of President Margaret McElliott, had
their Summer Board Meeting August 5 at the Community Hall of one of the members
on the board. We had a great turn out of the executive board, general board and
chapter presidents. It was a very hot day but we accomplished a full agenda.

Each officer and chairman previewed their goals for the upcoming year and chapter presidents outlined
their goals, also. One of the big items that was accomplished since May 2017 is putting our state roster
and guidelines for officers/chairmen on our WA website. Our Web Master, Noelle Hamilton, has worked
very hard to get it all put on line as well as getting the entire membership access to the materials once
they have applied for a password, but saves the state treasury money.

Washington State currently has two state meetings per year and then their annual State Convention. In
the past the meetings were governed by an agenda, reports, etc. This was a topic of the summer board
meeting. It was suggested we revisit the need for three meetings per year due to cost and declining
attendance. We need to be more inspired at the meetings we do have and include the reports into the
minutes or newsletters and offer more educational presentations such as discuss leadership opportunities,
get away from the agenda and learn something new. This type of meeting would possibly bring the
members back to the meetings.

Two chapters in the state have Doll Teas. One chapter purchases the basic dolls and has community
members dress the dolls around a theme. The dolls are then juried, and those that are the best dressed
dolls are then auctioned. The other dolls are given to the Salvation Army for them to give out to little girls
in the community. The money raised from the auction is for toys for the boys. They also have High Tea for
a charge. This event has been done some 30 + years.

For the other Doll Tea, the members take donated dolls, search the thrift stores for dolls, and then they
clean them up, dress them and sell them at a tea. Their proceeds also go to the Salvation Army, both
very successful events.

Other fund raising ideas have been: gift wrapping at the local Barnes and Noble stores, garage sales
and the usual things. One chapter has done the phantom event instead of the work of a garage sale,
etc. and has raised enough money to operate their chapter. They have chosen to do hands on
philanthropic work instead of writing checks.

We do have one chapter – Alpha Beta in Walla Walla that is celebrating their 75 year as a chapter. We
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will have more on this at a later date.






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MARC Midwest Area Regional Council






Celeste Webb, President
[email protected]


In a small room in Tulsa, the Midwest Area Regional Council was born. MARC,
as it would come to be known, was made up of members from nine state
councils: Great Lakes, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri,
Ohio and Wisconsin. Another meeting was held on April 5, 1986 in Lansing, Illinois to enable
representatives from each state to meet and draft by-laws.

Sounds kind of corny, right? “In a small room in
Tulsa….” But since 1985 MARC has grown to
include 12 states, adding South Dakota, Kansas,
Oklahoma, Nebraska and the Great Lakes in now
Michigan. The focus on our conference is the E in
ESA, Educational. This years’ conference is
October 13 and 14 in Dearborn/Detroit
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Michigan. Pat Ludwig and LeAnn Wray have
lined up some excellent speakers who are women
entrepreneurs, including Bon Bon Bon and Wigs 4
Kids.

As the incoming MARC president I hope to
promote fellowship, exchange ideas and provide
support wherever necessary. My theme this year is
#staystrong and that is a hash tag reminder we
need in our membership, our philanthropic
endeavors, our educationals and our friendships.

I hope you will consider joining us in October. My
first MARC conference was in October 2012 and I
had so much fun, I wish I had been before then!
It’s what we do in ESA, fun, food, new friends! All
of the conference information can be found on
the Midwest Area Regional Council website. See
you in Detroit.

The conference registration form is on page 40




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RMRC Rocky Mountain Regional Council







Cleoria Glenn, President
[email protected]

Rocky Mountain Regional Council held
their annual meeting in Utah. The
facility was beautiful and very unique. It Aren’t we great helpers?
was originally three homes built
together with some common areas. The owner was happy to
show us around the entire complex that they are slowly
refurbishing.

Don’t let this picture
fool you. These were
just for atmosphere as
we were out in the
middle of nowhere.

The accommodations
were very comfortable and everyone who attended had a Helping make the fleece quilts.
great time. The Utah members outdid themselves with the This was a great project and we all
food that they served! Way to go girls!! had a good time helping with it.

Roundup is a time of catching up with members that we
don’t get to see very often and is very laid back and relaxing.
Games of some kind are usually played after dinner on Friday
night. And then a business meeting is held Saturday morning.
The Utah members brought fleece to be made into blankets
for our veterans. Everyone had a great time helping them
with this project on Saturday afternoon.

After dinner on Saturday night, two short workshops were
given that were rather challenging and enlightening!!

Sunday morning was a time of saying goodbye and
everyone headed safely home.

We encourage anyone to attend our Roundup. It is a great
time of fun and relaxation and “getting away from it all”. We
would love to see you there.

Next year’s roundup will be hosted by Wyoming and held in
between Cody and Thermopolis. It would be a great time to Showing off our hard work!
plan a trip to the museum in Cody. Hosting is done by states
on an alphabetical rotation. Colorado will be hosting after
Wyoming.
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SERC South Eastern Regional Council



Denise Holdaway 2016-17 President
[email protected]

Contributed by
Betty Keeton/Cathy Hoffman, Conference Co-chairs



The Alabama State Council would like to have you in attendance at the SERC Conference, scheduled
for October 26-28th in Huntsville, Alabama at the Marriott at the US Space and Rocket Center.

The hotel looks like it is in an isolated place but within 2 miles of the hotel are all kinds of shopping areas,
restaurants and interesting attractions. Plan on coming early or staying beyond our conference if you
would like to take advantage of all Huntsville has to offer. To check out some of the attractions you can
go to UTube Huntsville and they have quite a few listed. Also, the breweries are becoming the thing in
Huntsville and if you would like to visit one of them, there are several listed. For the ones that are planning
to arrive on Thursday, Oct 26th, we have the opportunity to schedule a tour of the Botanical Gardens
which is located on 120 acres. For the ones that cannot do the walking, they provide 5 passenger golf
carts with a driver. But in order to do this we have to have a minimum of 10 and have to provide them a
count of visitors 2 weeks in advance and we have to pay with one check or credit card. The group rate
is $9.81 per adult which includes the taxes. We will plan to leave the hotel from the lobby area at 3:00
p.m. on the 26th and return around 5:30 p.m. as the gardens close at 5:00. If you would like to do this, we
will need to receive your check for $9.81 by October 10th. Please make it payable to: Betty Keeton and
send it to: 305 Freada Drive, Florence, AL 35630. In the event that we do not receive enough advance
registrations, your money will be refunded at our Conference.

Our themes are: "Reflections of the Fabulous 50's" for Friday night, "Reflections of the Roaring 20's" for the
Saturday luncheon and "Reflections of the Antebellum Days" for the Saturday banquet. You can dress
for the era of each if you wish, but it is not a requirement. We would like for Friday night to be a really fun
night and ask that you wear your poodle dog skirts or rolled up jeans with scarfs, saddle oxfords and
bobby socks.

Per President Denise's request we are having some different activities. There will be a make-up/skin care
workshop on Friday afternoon from 2:30 to 3:30. There will also be an opportunity for you to learn line
dancing. This will take place on Thursday evening from 7:30 pm to 9:00. On Saturday following lunch,
there will be a fashion show with ESA members serving as models. It is not too early to make your hotel
reservation as the cut-off date for the great $102.00 rate is October 5th. That rate is good for up to 4 per
room. The deadline for registration, without having to pay extra, is October 20th.

There are some activities for the guys. We are having a great hospitality suite with all kinds of snacks and
beverages. Also golf will be scheduled for Saturday morning. If there is a golfer in your life bring him
along. There is a space on the Registration Form for golf sign-up.

The Alabama members eagerly await your visit. If you have never been to the great state of Alabama
you have missed a treat.

Registration form on page 41


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ESA Inspiration: My First Convention
Lisa Zachau, Alpha Pi, Queensland

As I arranged for my first IC Convention early last spring, I felt very
excited and well prepared. By the time I arrived on Wednesday,
July 19 , I was a bit overwhelmed. Not only is this my first
th
convention, but my first position on the IC level. What do I do,
March where do I go, am I really prepared for this? July

My concerns began to fade as I settled into my hotel room, then took a stroll to see the layout of my
home for the next few days. As usual, smiling and friendly faces were all around me, though I didn’t
recognize anyone, I knew they had to be my ESA sisters and brothers.

ah-ha! I told myself when I found a sign for registration. I wandered down the Midway but much to my
dismay, I found an empty table. Gee, what do I do now? Not long after my disappointment, yet to my
delight, I heard commotion going on around the corner. It was a sound of a large group of chattering,
squealing, and laughing ladies and gentlemen that was oh so familiar. I think I found what I wasn’t sure I
was looking for.

Everyone was smarlty dressed in costume for the theme of the USO Welcome Party. After hugging and
greeting the now familiar faces, my feel of loss and concern had completely vanished. True to ESA form,
no one is a stranger. Everyone is a friend, welcoming you even with a rediculous and dazed look on your
face.

Sandy had picked a fabulous theme; Inspiration. I felt that exact feeling when I saw my sisters and
brothers. The ones I have met previously during my travels with ESA, never hesitated to give me such a
warm and loving hug. It felt like no time had passed since our departure from each other. The ones I had
communication with through emails and phone calls were equally welcoming, even though some were
having to come up to me and introduce themselves, they still felt like old friends.

ESA members are
who inspire me.
Just when you
may feel a little
lost, they brighten
the way with
friendly faces and
warm hugs.


First time attendees at the 2017 IC Convention in St. Louis, Missouri.





The following pages are a collage that I was able to put together, thanks to
Jerry Hymer, our ESA photographer.

You may still purchase these photos along with many more on his website:
www.jhymerphoto.photoreflect.com. Jerry also has more discs of the 20 Years
of Memories available for purchase. His contact information is:
[email protected] and 405.410.6910

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I have to say, of the 4 days
that I attended the
convention, my favourite
event was the USO
Welcome Party. This was
the time everyone could
relax, meet up with friends,
and support a great cause
in such a fun way. Sounds
typical of an ESA meeting or
event which is what I love so
much.

There were even service
men and women from Scott
AFB. Some of them played
in the band Scott AFB Band
of MidAmerica. They were
truly entertaining.














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Key Note Speaker

Tom Krause















VOLUNTEER'S CREED

Tom Krause
20-time contributing Author
Chicken Soup for Soul book series

Volunteer's Creed


Though my troubles and my worries
are sometimes all that I can see -
still I always must remember
life's not only about me.
Other souls are also hurting
and I know that it's God's plan
Almost every emotion was felt while listening to to reach out to help another -
Coach Krause’s stories. Laughter with a splash to extend them my hand.
of tears made this speaker utterly inspirational. With this purpose as my focus -
He was an ideal choice for this convention to be a comfort to a friend -
and I feel honored being able to attend. all my troubles and my worries
seem to fade out in the end.
It is one of God's true lessons -
how my walk is meant to be -
true happiness I find when
life's not only about me.


~Tom Krause
Motivational Speaker
www.coachkrause.com
Chicken Soup for the Volunteer's Soul





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St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital











It was great listening
to Tammy Dutton
speak about her son
Bobbie and his
experiences as a St.
Jude patient as well
as Tammy’s trials and
tribulations as a St.
Jude parent. Just as
inspirational, we
heard a few words
from Bobbie, himself.

It felt great to hear
the appreciation in
their voices, but more
importantly it was
fabulous to discover
Bobbie is now
cancer-free.























Be Super!

IC
St. Jude Challenge


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Smiling Faces















































This is my version of “What ESA means To Me”. I cannot
find better camaraderie than Epsilon Sigma Alpha.
These smiling faces are a great portrayal of the 2017 IC
Convention.





























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Nominations…….………….. 38 - 41


Treasurer……………….…………. 42



MARC Conference Reg……...…43


SERC Conference Reg…….........44



Disaster Fund Donation……….…45





















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Registration Form
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nd
“Motown in Motion in the D”

October 13-14, 2017

Name: State:

Address: _________________________

City, State, Zip:

E-Mail Address:

Current Officer/Offices held (please check all that apply)

MARC Board __________ State President __________ 1 Timers____
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MARCettes ___________ IC Board __________ IC Appointed Board ____
Foundation Board ______ Headquarters ___________ Guest ___________

Full Registration for Conference: $150.00
Registration without Friday Leadership: $123.00
Saturday Banquet only: $ 50.00

Full Registration after September 26 $160.00
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Walk-in Registration: (Check/Money Order Only) $170.00

Special Medical Dietary Needs:

Make Check payable to: 2017 MARC Conference

Mail to: Pat Ludwig, Registration Chair
22262 Oxford St.
Dearborn, MI 48124
313-680-4788
[email protected]


Doubletree by Hilton Hotel
5801 Southfield Expressway, Detroit, MI 48228
313-336-3340

Hotel Reservation Link:
http://doubletree3.hilton.com/en/hotels/michigan/doubletree-by-hilton-hotel-detroit-
dearborn-DTTDBDT/index.html
(Group Code: ESA) held until September 26th
Room Rate: $119 + tax (1-4 people)


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DISASTER FUND DONATION FORM



MAIL TO: TEXAS STATE COUNCIL DISASTER FUND CHAIRMAN
Teresa Gray
PO Box 1168
Kingsland, TX 78639

Please find enclosed a donation to the Disaster Fund made payable to

“ESA Disaster Fund”

from:
Chapter Name and Number: _____________________________________________________

City:______________________________________ District_____________________________

OR Individual’s name and address:

This donation is: ______ a regular budgeted amount
______ a regular project donation
______ a memorial to ________________________________________
Sincerely,

________________________________________
Name (please sign) email for notification of receipt

Amount Donated: ___________________ Check No. _____________________




























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