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News & Views Kansas State Council

ESA—Angels Among Us Ruth Archambeau, ESA Kansas State Council President

Greetings! Where has the summer gone? We are having a wonder-

ful spell of cool weather, feels like fall, my favorite time of year!

I was so honored to represent Kansas at IC Convention in St. Louis

in July. There were 36 Kansas sisters, 6 husbands and 1 son in at-

tendance. One of the highlights was being able to carry the Kansas

flag during the flag ceremony. That was very special. Thank you for

the opportunity.

I look forward to the August State Council Meeting in Garden City,

August 25-27, hosted by the Alpha Zeta Chapter in Garden City. A

special thank you goes out to these sisters. Peggy Harrison is plan-

ning an inspiring workshop with the focus on adoption. The theme

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September 2017 Volume 76, Issue 1

Color My World Cyndie Ewy, First Vice President

I hope everyone has had a restful summer

waiting for this next season of Angels!

There were quite a few Kansans in St.

Louis to do our share of hosting as MARC

members at our IC Convention. It was a

very “Inspiring” Convention, with our

own Kim Kummer being elected as 1st

Vice President.

We will be assembling the district books at

our meeting in Garden City. Maybe we can all try to attend anoth-


Inside this issue

Officer Reports President’s Message cont. ....... 2

Recording Secretary ............. 2-3

2nd VP .................................... 4

Chaplain .................................. 5 Treasurer ................................. 6 Roster Changes ........................ 6 Membership ............................ 7 Workshop ................................ 8

Committee Notes

Educational .............................. 7

KS Care & Share ....................... 9

Ways & Means ........................ 9

Care Connection ...................... 9

IC News Disaster Fund ........................ 10 Easter Seals ........................... 11 ESA Foundation ..................... 11 IC Liaison ............................... 12 ESA for St. Jude................. 12-13 Convention Synopsis ........ 14-15 IC Awards ......................... 15-16 IC Dues Form ......................... 20

MARC Info ................................. 17

Angel Puzzle Page ...................... 18

Fall KSC Regist. Form ................. 19

Chapter News ....................... 21-24

Deadlines/N&V Info .................. 25

for this workshop is “Wings of Love.”

Catholic Charities of Southwest Kansas will

be the recipient of items donated that week-

end.

Jill Richards and Karen Osborne have been

conspiring to plan a fun evening of games

on Saturday night. Don't miss out!!

Chapter visitations begin in the near future;

I promise I will be there. The MARC Con-

ference is also on the horizon, October 13-

15 in Dearborn MI. Plan now to attend!

November 3-5 brings us to Wichita, and to

Heartspring, the weekend will be hosted by

District C. I know Cheryl Pucket has been

working hard to have a meaningful week-

end with workshops, Heartspring represent-

atives and Choral Sensations and then off to

Bradley Fair shopping center for a scaven-

ger hunt.

Have you put on your “Angel Wings” and

thought about a “Share Kindness” project?

Remember there are all kinds of ways to

accomplish this. I have heard from several

of you about what you are doing, but I can-

not tell. We have amazing ladies in our

midst!

See you in Wichita!!!

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President’s Message

Executive Board Retreat By Nancy Urbauer Recording Secretary

President Ruth Archambeau held her Executive Board Retreat on June 2-

3, 2017 at the Holiday Inn Express in Andover, Kansas. Members met

and journeyed to Sumo, a Japanese Restaurant for supper. Following

our meal, we met at the hotel and had an informal evening of sharing and

getting to know each other.

Saturday morning Ruth called the meeting to order. All members were in attendance. Chaplain

Rita Baker opened the meeting with prayer. Ruth presented each member with a gift and small

journal. She also presented Phyllis Simmons with her hand carry, as Phyllis was unable to at-

tend installation in May at state convention.

Each board member gave their theme and spoke about their goals for the year. Cyndie Ewy,

First Vice President spoke about her immediate goal to fill the rest of her state board positions.

Cheryl Pucket, Second Vice President announced the dates were set for the year, November 3-5

at Heartspring with Jim Ahrens providing a fundraising event. Plans are tentative for a free


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Kansas State Officers

President Ruth Archambeau [email protected] 1st Vice President Cyndie Ewy [email protected] 2nd Vice President Cheryl Pucket [email protected] Recording Secretary Nancy Urbauer [email protected] Treasurer Mary Ann Johnson [email protected] Workshop Coordinator Peggy Harrison [email protected] Chaplain Rita Baker [email protected] Membership Nancy Urbauer [email protected] Parliamentarian Phyllis Simmons [email protected] Junior Past President Jill Richards [email protected]

www.esaks.org

Kindness from Kansas

night and she will email final plans. Day of Love is scheduled for

February 10, 2018 and Prom on April 28, 2018. Nancy Urbauer, Re-

cording Secretary’s goal is to accurately record the business of our

association. She plans to add a little fun to answering roll call.

Treasurer, Mary Ann Johnson’s goal is to be a good steward of our

money. Peggy Harrison, Workshop Coordinator, is working on her

theme with emphasis on heroes. Workshops, at each board meeting,

will focus on activities and speakers. Becky Bumgarner, Corre-

sponding Secretary’s theme is “Keeping in Touch with Angels.” She

reported she will be assisting Ruth and handling all that Ruth wants

throughout the year and will be responsible for any roster changes.

Sandie White, Membership Director handed out a summary on mem-

bership goals She is planning on fun things this year and challenged

each board member to do the online lessons and stressed participa-

tion of chapter members. Phyllis Simmons’, Parliamentarian, plans

are to see that we follow the rules and hopes there will be no by-laws

changes. Rita Baker, Chaplain, reported she is working on the Prayer

Chain and is working on her theme. Counselor, Jill Richards’ goal is

to raise enough money to cover one claim.

Ruth thanked everyone for their input and appreciated them serving

on her board. Her project is simply to share kindness. This is a very

open idea to whatever you want to do. A small act of kindness can

go a long way. She is looking forward to a great year and working

with us. The next executive board meeting will be held in Garden

City, August 25.


Women are Angels—

When someone breaks our

wings, we continue to fly…

on a broomstick.

We’re flexible like that!

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Caring is What Counts By Cheryl Pucket, Second Vice President


er “Angel’s” District meeting this year. It is a great way to learn what other members are doing

across the state and take ideas back to your District.

I am your Nominating Committee Chair this year. I, along with my Committee (Angie Fair-

banks, Pam McElvain, and Terri Clark) will be seeking new little Angels. This can be YOU!

Please let one of us know if you would be interested in serving in any capacity on the 2018-

2019 State Council. This will be the year of The Kaleidoscope of ESA, so bring on a “color” of

your choice and help light up the ESA spectrum. It really is an “Inspiring” place to be, as

Sandy Alexander, our newly elected IC President would say!

I hope to see YOU in Wichita for our Fall Meeting – The pink “Willing to Serve”, and “Intent

to Nominate” forms will be out for each and every one to behold!!!!


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Chaplain’s Report from Rita Baker, with her Committee of Ann Lamon and

Clara Ginn.

June 1, 2017 through August 15, 2017

Sister Passing: 6/7/2017: Rita Jeanette Doan, Alpha Iota – Medicine Lodge

6/19/2017: Virginia “Ginny” Scrinopskie, Epsilon Eta - Topeka

Sister Illness: Sandy Keener, Beta Beta – Andover

Cathy Lyons, IC Headquarters

Diane Gould, Zeta Epsilon – Overland Park

Family Illness: Colleen Cape – son, Travis

Pam McElvain – daughter, Christi

Sharon Garey – nephew and friend

Brenda Love – daughter, Marlene – friend Tonda – niece Kathy

Lisa Campbell – uncle, Tommy

Anna Kitchen – grandson, Cooper

Debbie Smith – son, Rusty

Sandie White – brother-in-law, Loren

Julie Thuillez – sister, Yvonne

Family Passing: Gayle Hayter – mother

Crystal Helm – husband

Peggy Harrison – Aunt Sharon

Mary Hill – sister-in-law

Jacklyn Engelken – brother-in-law Larry

Sherry Marlow-Melody Wade-Lisa Carr – Aunt Ardelle

Joys: Jacque Ediger – birth of granddaughter, Elizabeth

Susan Winters – birth of granddaughter, Landry

Psalm 141:2 A Psalm of David

“May my prayer be set before You like incense; may the lifting up of my hands be like the evening

sacrifice.”

A gentle reminder to all of us… Please remember to continue to pray for ESA and all of its mem-

bers and their families.

Chaplain’s Report By Rita Baker, Chaplain

A B C E F H I J A B C E F H I

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District D

Chi Epsilon President

Linda Whitfill

13224 E. Glen Creek St

Wichita, KS 67230

316-990-4944 cell

Linda’s name was incor-

rectly reported in a recent

e-blast as Linda Whitfield.

The “News and Views”

regrets this error.

Please Bear With Us

Please report roster changes to the new

Corresponding Secretary, Sue Gosselin of Alpha Delta, Winfield. [email protected]

It is the beginning of a New ESA year and I am so excited to be serving as

State Treasurer. Our First State Council meeting was August 27-28 in Gar-

den City. It was so good to see everyone.

At this time we have 363 members who have paid their State dues and 28

Chapters that have paid. If you have not paid your State dues, please get it

in the mail as soon as possible.

I will be looking forward to seeing all who will be attending the MARC Conference in October

in Michigan and also will look forward to seeing everyone in November in Wichita at

Heartspring. Happy Fall!

Dues are Due By Mary Ann Johnson, Treasurer

Kindness in words creates confidence.

Kindness in thinking creates profoundness.

Kindness in giving creates love.

—Lao Tzu

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Hello to all my Kansas ESA family! I am looking forward to seeing

you all in Wichita the beginning of November. How much fun will

that be? As you know membership is a “HOT” topic. We have to

work at increasing the membership. This organization gives one a

wonderful opportunity to learn leadership qualities, use the passion we

have to help others in our community….just to make a difference in

the world. I would hate to see ESA fade away due to lack of members.

I am asking EVERY ESA member to send me the name of someone you feel would enjoy

ESA. When I receive the name, the Membership committee will reach out to them. If that per-

son is in another state, I will reach out to the state President and work with them to make sure

they are contacted. Please just one name --- that will make a difference.

Also, I am asking ALL ESA members to take the pledge lessons that

are on the Kansas website. To find these lessons go to www.esaks.org.

Under the 5th tab which is “Join Us” use the drop down menu, the last

item of the drop down menu is “Pledge Lessons.” I think we all need

to go back to when we joined and remember what those vows mean to

us. The lesson of the pearls, oh the meaning those pearls hold; try to

capture those moments when you were learning about this organization

we joined. You can take these on line and submit them to the Web

Master (Verneene Forssberg), or print them off in PDF format, take

them, and mail them to Verneene. She will let me know who is taking

the lessons and when they are completed. I hope you will ALL join in

making ESA grow in Kansas this year ----- it will be happening!!!!

See you soon.

Pledging Ourselves Anew By Sandie White, Membership Director

Educational Ideas for All By Brenda Schaffer, Educational Director

Happy Fall everyone! If you are needing some education ideas, please note that there are a lot

of great ideas out on the Kansas ESA website. When sending in your educational report form

you can download the form from the Kansas ESA website (http://www.esaks.org/

education.html); complete it and send it to me at: Brenda Schaffer; 3413 Vanesta Circle, Man-

hattan, KS 66506 . The techno geek is working to get the form set up electronically again

(thanks Verneene), but in the meantime please send them to me. Thanks everyone!

http://www.esaks.org

http://www.esaks.org/education.html

http://www.esaks.org/education.html

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Wings of Love Peggy Harrison, Workshop Coordinator


Hello, ESA! It’s hard to believe another year has come and gone and we

just finished our first State Council meeting. I had a wonderful, fun time in

Garden City, KS, and I hope all who attended did also.

When Ruth asked me to prepare at least one workshop on adoption, I

thought, OMG, this will take some serious thought. Well, it turns out, this

is one great topic. My tough job has been working long distance with peo-

ple in Garden City who are very busy, first and second, they have a seminar in Dodge City that

same day as the workshop. They are super caring people and have multiple services they pro-

vide to communities besides adoption. The organization I’m referring to is Catholic Charities

of Southwest Kansas. I’m amazed at their support to individuals and families. I’ve been work-

ing with Marci Smith, Director of Family Services in Garden City and Amy Falcon, Adoption

Coordinator in Dodge City, and our

own sisters, Mary Ann Johnson and

Janene Radke who helped me find the

Catholic Charities organization. I ex-

tend a huge thank you to Marci and

Amy for all they do for others and for

their help to me for the workshop.

I hope you all enjoyed the “Wings of

Love” workshop. I thought the speak-

ers were informative, educational, and

inspiring to say the least. Thank you

to Ruth Archambeau, our President,

for sharing her story of being an

adopted person in a closed adoption setting. Thank you to Roberto & Brianna Morales, for tell-

ing their story of the open adoptive process, and bringing little Julian, the answer to their pray-

ers, for us to meet. Whether being an adoptee & getting a loving life with adoptive parents, or

receiving a wonderful child to give a loving life to, I think we all can agree the end result is a

blessed gift from God, sent on “Wings of Love.”

Thank you for donating to the Catholic Charities Non Food Pantry, our “Sharing Kindness”

project from the weekend. Thank you also for filling out the gift-in-kind forms. A big thank

you goes to Georgia Grassi and her Care Connections Committee who graciously volunteered

and collected those items for me. Thank you to Mary Ann Johnson for being available to col-

lect the flyers and distributing the non-food items to Catholic Charities on Monday.

I look forward to seeing all of you in November at the workshop, Heroes Among Us. Travel

safely my sisters. See you soon!

Roberto, Brianna, and baby Julian Morales

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Kindness from Kansas Sharing is Caring

By Karen Osborne, Kansas Care & Share Chair

The Kansas Care and Share Committee enjoyed our weekend in Garden City and the Teddy

Bear Picnic that was the entertainment for Saturday evening. We also had a raffle during the

weekend for several wonderful items with all of the money raised going to help share love to

someone in need.

We have received one claim and paid on it already this year.

As we move into Ruth’s year of Angels Among Us, your Kansas State Ways and Means com-

mittee looks forward to reaching our goal of continuing to make a difference to those in need.

We will be bringing back the popular 50/50 raffle and introducing new ideas that will offer all

our Kansas ESA sisters a way to participate.

Each of us is excited for the new year and hopeful that other surprises along the way will touch

your heart and encourage you to help share kindness. We are all angels in our own way and

together, we definitely make a difference.

We Are All Angels Cindee Leong, Ways & Means Chair

Angels that Care By Georgia Grassi, Care Connection Chair

Angels that Care. That is definitely the definition of every member of ESA. So all you Angels

out here, when you participate in Hats for Hope, Warm Welcome, Hope for Heroes, or any oth-

er person to person philanthropic service, don’t forget to complete the Care Connection philan-

thropic form which can now be found on our website. Some other activities could be Santa

America, Troopons for the Military and literacy programs.

I look forward to seeing how each of you shares your talents this year.

No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.

- Aesop

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Consideration from IC

Sharing is the Art of Living Jill Richards Disaster Fund Chair & Junior Past President

Floods, earthquakes, fires, tornadoes, volcanic eruptions.... are these what you think of as dis-

asters? These are considered natural disasters, caused by Mother Nature. Maybe she is going

through menopause causing her to have hot flashes. What about a car wreck, heart attack,

stroke, or cancer? At times health issues can be considered a time of need, too.

The purpose of the Disaster Fund is to assist an ESA member whose home and or personal be-

longings are destroyed or damaged by one of these natural disasters. Assistance may also be

given when a member or one of their im-

mediate family members residing in the

household incurs heavy financial responsi-

bility due to a debilitating illness or injury.

The maximum amount of assistance given

to a member is $5,000.00. Those eligible

have to be an active member of 90 days or

more, Members at Large in good standing

with Headquarters, or Life Active mem-

bers. Eligibility will be determined by the IC Disaster Fund Chair in agreement with the IC

President and First Vice President/President Elect.

These funds are here for you in your time of need. We do need to replenish those funds so that

monies are available to those who might need them in the future. So, as you begin your 2017 -

2018 year ahead, start planning an event in your chapter to help make sure the monies are there.

Host a Bunko evening, maybe an Old Fashioned Ice Cream Social, dinner and movie night at a

member’s home charging to attend the event. Tie the evening in with a Rush Party, explaining

about the Disaster Fund and how we show support to other members.

Thank you for your support in Garden City as we kicked off our year of "Living, Loving, Car-

ing Sharing..." for the Disaster Fund. Our ESA Kansas State goal for the year is $6,000.00.

We CAN do it!!

Angels are around us, angels beside us,

angels within us.

- Lesli White

Angels

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Strive to Inspire Sondra Messenger, ESA Foundation Senior Director

Consideration from IC Save the Date

Saturday, October 7, 2017 9:30 am—1:00 pm Easter Seals—Capper Foundation Pumpkin Palooza Event

Shawnee Lake, Topeka, Kansas Volunteers needed to help with games like Bowling, Ring Toss, Pumpkin Walk, Pumpkin Carving,

and a PUMPKIN CATAPULT Sign up by sending an email to Judy or Jackie at

[email protected] or [email protected]

STRIVE TO INSPIRE - others about ESA Foundation. That is my theme this year.

Friends and members of the Kansas State Council have established and\or support eight ESA

foundation endowments for students in Kansas and other states.

Students from Kansas receiving scholarships this year include Valerie Binns, Hiawatha; Lillan

Kaplen, Bellevue; Kinzley Cornwell, Udall; Perla Moncayo, Ulysses; Jensen Kiesow, Olathe;

Morgan Feldkamp, Manhattan and Emma Cape, Great Bend. Congratulations to these students.

If you know one of them, please invite them and their parent to a chapter social.

The ESA foundation scholarship program is open to everyone, including ESA members and

their relatives. Today you can go to the web site and see the scholarships available and request

a notice when applications are available on line in October. Web Site:

www.epsilonsigmaalpha.org/esaf

Plateau of Achievement certificates were awarded to: Bronze: Betty McCauley, Delta Delta;

Brenda Schaffer, Gamma Omicron; Jo Hanson, Theta Rho; Marsha Barnes, Delta Chi; Susan

Gosselin, Alpha Delta. Silver: BJ Weixelman, Gamma Omicron; Alpha Zeta chapter and Jef

Peckham.

The state of Kansas was awarded third place in the category of Recognition for State & Com-

munity Projects Award for ESA Foundation at IC Convention in St. Louis.

If you or your chapter are not a member of the ESA Foundation, please consider joining. The

dues are $25 the first year and $15 each year thereafter. Perhaps you would consider becoming

a LIFE active member for $500. The link to the form is epsilonsigmaalpha.org/esaf.

My committee is Shelya Goyer, Jr. Director, Crystal Collingsworth and Carol Reinhardt.

Ask any of us for more information.

IC Liaison Message By Kim Kummer, IC First Vice President

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Well Kansas Members it is really happening. Who knew a few words of encouragement, some

years back, asking me to serve as International Council Junior Membership Chair would lead

me to today serving as your International Council 1st Vice President. Yes, my tummy quivers,

when I say those words out-loud or even in my head, but I am so excited to serve ESA and each

of you in this capacity. For me personally, ESA has given me opportunities, experiences,

friends and a chance to do good for others. By serving on the executive board I can work to

ensure that ESA continues to provide opportunities for future generations.

I would love to have fellow Kansas members who are able to attend the 2018 IC Convention be

involved in my installation July 21, 2018 in Phoenix, AZ. Yes, it’s hot outside, but cool inside

the Sheraton Grand Hotel. More information about the honor guard will be available down the

road. The convention dates are July 18-21, 2018.

The 2019 IC Convention will be held in Memphis, TN. Yes, there will be tours of THE hospi-

tal throughout the week. Again, I am sharing this information ahead of time so you can begin

saving money and making plans. The convention dates are July 17-20, 2019.

I am thrilled Maureen Wells is serving with me as Corresponding Secretary. Our friendship

goes back to…, well it goes way back to my collegiate days, and I am so thankful she said

YES! Pat Josey, Cindee Leong, Brenda Schaffer and Judy Ahrens will be wonderful support to

us as the appointed administrative assistants. It’s good to surround yourself with people who

can make you look good – I have done that well!

I want to say thank you to the Kansas membership for your encouragement throughout this

journey. I am humbled and appreciative of the support, not only financial from the council, but

from each of you with your words of encouragement, sharing ideas with me, brainstorming and

that all important smile. I know that I have the support of each of you and if I need anything I

can ask. I just may!

Pennies From Heaven By Karen Stinson, ESA for St. Jude Sr. Coordinator

2017-2018 State theme: PENNIES FROM HEAVEN

Some believe that pennies found are left by angels. The ESA for St. Jude committee would

like to find lots of pennies for the patients at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital this year.


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Please consider participating in an event for St. Jude this year. The state of Kansas was able to

add $559,626 dollars to the IC total of $19,485,427. The lifetime amount that ESA has raised

for St. Jude is $246,331,387.

A Walk for St. Jude is scheduled for September 23, 2017 in Kansas City, MO, at the Kansas

City Power and Light District. You can hold a Math-a-thon, Trike-a thon, or many other kinds

of events. There are quite a few suggestions for events that can be found on the St. Jude Chil-

dren’s Research Hospital web site at: https://www.stjude.org/give/fundraise-for-st-jude.html?

sc_icid=wtg-mm-fundraise.

If you do host an event, please be sure to fill in the “Booked Event Form” on line through the

Epsilon Sigma Alpha web site: https://www.epsilonsigmaalpha.org. The form can be found in

the Member Center. Once the event has been held, a “Completed Event Form” needs to be

filled in. It is also found in the Member Center. You can also fill out these forms found in the

Handbook and mail them to:

Karen Stinson

737 S. Main

Ulysses, KS 67880

The ESA for St. Jude committee looks forward to working with all of you this year!


Members of Kansas ESA attend the

groundbreaking ceremony for the St.

Jude Dream Home at 29th and Ridge Rd.

in Wichita on August 24th.

https://www.stjude.org/give/fundraise-for-st-jude.html?sc_icid=wtg-mm-fundraise

https://www.stjude.org/give/fundraise-for-st-jude.html?sc_icid=wtg-mm-fundraise

https://www.epsilonsigmaalpha.org

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IC Convention Summary and Awards by Jill Richards, Junior Past President


The meeting in St Louis has come and gone as we gathered to celebrate our MAD year of

Dreaming Big in ESA with Sherry Day. If you didn’t make it, you missed out on an awesome

time!!

Some were able to go early enough to venture to Camp Hope on Sunday, a place dedicated to

honoring the fallen by helping the wounded. Others arrived throughout the week to enjoy the

fun sites in St Louis and shop, dine out, and enjoy sharing with our sisters and brothers from

around the world.

LeAnn Wray began the week with fun, educational, and heartwarming workshops. On

Wednesday we were able to "Explore Union Station" with our own private tour guide, learn

about "The Real CSI" as two ladies from the St Louis Police Department shared with us, and

then the IC Membership Directors, Malinda Remington and Jennifer May-Dennis, along with

Tracy Swanson, conducted the Membership Workshop, "Share the Friendship."

WOW!! is all that can be said about the Wednesday night wel-

come dinner, "All Aboard... the Journey Begins." The theme

was USO so several of us dressed up to honor those who have

served, or still are serving. We were blessed to have an awesome

group, The United States Air Force Band of Mid-America Roots

in Blue. I think some of us could have danced all night. Right,

Joan Bourn?!?!

Thursday morning began with the inspirational flag ceremony

not only honoring the United States of America, but Canada and

Australia, too. Our State President, Ruth, represented our great

state as she proudly carried in the Kansas flag. After the busi-

ness of the morning was taken care of, we were blessed with an-

other wonderful workshop as Tom Krause, author of the “Volunteer's Creed” and twenty time

contributor to the Chicken Soup for the Soul books, spoke. Mr. Krause shared with us that peo-

ple count, people matter, but more importantly you count, you matter. That the definition of

worth is IALAC - I am loveable and capable. Following lunch we gathered for the Hope for

Heroes Workshop with Jaycee Peak, Chairman. That evening found several of us gathering to

rack our brains for Trivia Night. Oh my, that was exhausting!! Afterwards we gathered to cel-

ebrate with Kim Kummer, the new IC 1st Vice President. We are all so very proud of her and

all she is going to continue doing in ESA and beyond.

Really early Friday morning, maybe because the night before was so late, we gathered to take

care of more business. Several from Kansas received their Years of Service awards throughout (Continued on page 15)

Mary Hill receives her

award for 65 years of

service

International Council

President Sandy Alexander [email protected]

1st Vice President Kim Kummer [email protected]

2nd Vice President Terri Olson [email protected]

Recording Secretary Jaycee Peak [email protected] Corresponding Secretary Mary Humphrey [email protected]

Treasurer LeAnn Wray [email protected]

Workshop Coordinator Robin Bussey [email protected]

Parliamentarian Gail Marchant [email protected] Junior Past President Sherry Day [email protected]

Senior Past President Rickie Brown [email protected]

Incoming Correspond. Secretary Maureen Wells [email protected] ESA HQ Representative Charlotte Carloni [email protected]

www.epsilonsigmaalpha.org


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the weekend. So very proud of them all!! Denise Holdaway, ESA

for St Jude Chair, introduced Robbie, St Jude patient, and his

mom, Tammy. Robbie was diagnosed with cancer at the age of 7

and is a St Jude miracle, celebrating his 16th birthday recently.

Thanks to all of your hard work over the past year we did receive

several awards during the Recognition Luncheon:

State News Bulletin Award - 1st Place

Disaster Fund - 2nd Place

ESA Foundation - Recognition for State & Community Pro-

jects Award - 3rd Place

2016-17 Outstanding Recruitment Award -

#4925 Chi Epsilon, Wichita #2559 Epsilon Pi, Pratt

We were so very close on many others. Thanks ladies for a MAD

year in ESA!!

Friday evening several attended the St. Jude IC Challenge. Several

others ventured out for a fun evening together, dining at the Cardi-

nal Ballpark Village.

Saturday morning we gathered to honor those who are gone, but

not forgotten during the Celebration of Life ceremony. Following

that was the last General Assembly with closing remarks from

Sherry Day. We then attended the MARC Regional Council Meet-

ing, followed by two workshops, "Who Do You Think You Are"

and "Bling Bling". Finally the Grand Finale, the installation of our

new IC Officers including our own Kim Kummer, the 2017-2018

International Council First Vice. The evening was then capped

off with the best celebration of all – the parade of dollars for St.

Jude. Cindee Leong proudly represented Kansas, celebrating our

amount raised of $559,626.00 this past year! The grand total for

2016-2017 was $19,485,427.00. This brings our ESA Lifetime

amount to $246,331,387.00. Not too shabby!! Those of us who

met in St Louis had a great time celebrating our MAD year in

ESA. Start saving your pennies and making plans to attend the

2018 Convention in Phoenix, Arizona for a week of "Sunshine and

Celebrations."


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Linda Bottom, Carla Stierwalt, and

Suzy Winters are Kansas members

who received their award for 40 years

of service

Suzy Winters accepts 1st Place for

State News Bulletin for the work she

and her co-editor Maureen Wells put

in on the “News & Views”

Pat Josey receives her 35 year

service award at IC Convention in

St. Louis

Donna Dawson is

recognized for 50 years

of ESA service

Shirley Campbell

receives her 45 year

service award

IC Photo Gallery

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Munificence from MARC Dancing for ESA at MARC

By Pam Mitchell, MARC Liaison

Pack your bags and let’s all meet in Detroit for the upcoming

MARC conference October 13-14, 2017. The Michigan State

Council is planning a fun and informative weekend. Kansas State

Council has two members running for office. Linda Schmidt is

running for Secretary and Bonnie Templeton is running for Treas-

urer.

Friday Night Foundation Fundraiser will be a Dance Contest.

Guess who will be representing Kansas? We will be passing a

basket around at the State Council Meeting in Garden City for con-

tributions. The most pennies donated will determine the winner.

There will also be an auction of purses. Mary Hill has graciously

donated a purse that we will fill with cash and gift cards. If you

are unable to attend the summer meeting in Garden City and would

like to donate, please send cash and/or gift cards to Ruth Archam-

beau.

Wishing all a fantastic remainder of your summer. Hope to see

you all in Wichita!

MARC Officers

President Angie Butenschoen [email protected] Vice President Celeste Webb [email protected]

Secretary Debbie Vercellono [email protected] Treasurer Linda Schmidt [email protected] Parliamentarian Brenda Fields [email protected] Communicator Tarah Eliason [email protected] Junior Past President Kim Mandrell [email protected] Chaplain Mary Ann Johnson [email protected]

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Compassion from Chapters ALPHA OMEGA—Scott City

Submitted by Shirley Suppes

Alpha Omega members are

having a summer break for

the most part.

We did prepare and serve

dinner for approximately

300 at the Texas 4-Ball Golf

Tournament in Scott City on

Saturday, July 15.

Pictured are several of the

members eating outside after

we finished serving the golf

teams.

CHI EPSILON—Wichita Submitted by Roberta Bailey & Kim Powell

We are off to a good start with our yearly planning meeting held at President Linda Whitfill's

home on May 23rd. On June 26th, Chi Epsilon was hostess chapter for the District D salad sup-

per held at Reflection Ridge Clubhouse. WOW...good food and good ESA friendship.

Cyndie Ewy and Terri Clark said they had a wonderful time at the International Council Con-

vention, July 16 - 22, in St. Louis, Mo.

On July 20th, Margaret Shook, Linda Whitfill and Roberta Bailey baked 14 doz. cookies for the

kids at Rainbows Camp Woodchuck. On August 8th, we had our peach delivery day as this was

our summer fundraiser and it was a huge success. Thanks to Margaret Shook, Jody Hartkopp,

Carol Rohloff, Cheryl Krob and all our Chi Epsilon sisters for a job well done.

Now we are looking forward to our Secret Sister Birthday Bash to be held August 22, 2017 at

the home of Carol Spurgeon. Our Social Chairman Sheri Robson is planning a nice dinner.

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Compassion from Chapters DELTA EPSILON—Rose Hill

Submitted by Helen Stitt

Philanthropic, Rush and Social committee members met at the home of Karen Diltz for a joint

coordination meeting for the 2017-2018 sorority year. The chapter often combines philanthrop-

ic projects with our socials and rush activities. We will be “Cruising” during rush with the final

destination being Hawaii and a luau. Passports will be handed out and stamped at the different

events.

We will be selling poinsettias again this year, so please let a Delta Epsilon member know if you

would like to purchase some for the holiday season. We look forward to the holidays with our

annual Christmas party at the home of Cindy Rodman.

ETA PHI—Wichita Submitted by Crystal Collinsworth

Where has the summer gone? We hope

you had a good summer and are geared

up for busy fall. In June we had our

planning meeting at Moxi Junction.

Thank you Becky for the refreshments.

We plan to sell pecans and greenery this

fall. Hope to see you all in November at

Heartspring.

Eta Phi at their Planning Meeting

Back Row: Janice Lollar, Charlotte

Combs, Joan Bourn, Charmaine Nichols,

Virginia Pellegrini

Front Row: Becky Kelley, Heide

Pearce, Crystal Collinsworth

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Compassion from Chapters ETA THETA—Cheney

Submitted by Nancy Bollinger

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Compassion from Chapters GAMMA OMICROM—Manhattan

Submitted by Donna Dawson

The Gamma Omicron Chapter celebrated their annual Founder’s Day with a dinner at the Holi-

day Inn At The Campus. President Judy Ahrens announced all the awards the chapter received

during the State Convention. Judy recognized DeAdre Strouts and Claire Beck for five years of

service, Linda Bottom for 40 years of service, Shirley Campbell for 45 years of service and

Donna Dawson and Kathy Crowl for 50 years of service. Carolyn Myers received her 1st De-

gree Pallas Athene and Sherry Brown received her 2nd Degree Pallas Athene.

Donna Dawson led the installation ceremony “Sew’n Seeds in ESA" for the 2017-2018 offic-

ers. New Officers are Sherry Brown as President, Carolyn Myers as Vice-President, Debbie

Smith as Secretary, DeAdre Strouts as Treasurer and Jean Bramwell as Educational Director.

Virginia Bigbee lowered Judy’s gavel and Angie Fairbanks raised Sherry’s gavel for the up-

coming year. Sherry Brown gave her President’s remarks before the Secret Sister exchange

ended the celebration.

The chapter presented a gift to Judy Ahrens for doing a great job as our president this past year.

The President’s Party was held at Throwback Tavern on June 20th.

ZETA EPSILON—Overland Park Submitted by Pam Mitchell & Becky Cosgrove

How exciting at IC in St. Louis….we had five

members attending their first IC. Our chapter also

faired very well and placed third at Trivia night.

However, the best thing that happened was we

had a pledge join in June and attend IC in July.

On Friday morning, IC President Sherry Day,

changed her agenda and called to the stage Melis-

sa Diddle and her sponsor Amanda Johnson and

performed Melissa’s pledge ceremony. A first ev-

er! Welcome Melissa and thank you Amanda!

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