ESA Wonderful Wednesday – December 25, 2013

Happy Wonderful Christmas Wednesday!

Not all of us celebrate the event that happened well over 2000 years ago… for those of us who do, I pray the Blessings and Happiness of this Christmas Day 2013 stay with you throughout the next year to come. I hope your Christmas was Merry and Bright! I love you all!

Our Christmas was midday for the Dallas family of Smith-Tarleton-Hendersons-Neely-Pickering (five in all – such a mix of family)… gifts opened, baking completed, roast done and gone (I tried a Trisha Yearwood recipe I saw on Food Network last week), calls to family still going on…, and maybe catch a movie at AMC later tonight! Busy Christmas Day!

Last week's IAWL trivia question.... The day it went so horribly wrong for George Bailey, loss of the money by Uncle Billy, a car accident, a wish to never have been born, and so on.... What day of the year was it? It only comes once per year… What day was it? It was Christmas Eve!

Did you all catch the showing of “It’s A Wonderful Life”? I did in addition to “White Christmas” and “A Christmas Story”….Traditions!

And, to answer a popular question.... All the “Grinch” hats were completed and delivered… now I have an order for a college student…. Bethany Harper, Cheree’s oldest daughter, before she goes back to college…. Those darn college kids… they will wear anything! So far, the reactions to them have been awesome!  This all came from a picture that my daughter Holly sent me from Pinterest thinking I could loom a hat for the State Fair in 2014!  

Happy, Happy, Happy Birthday to the following sisters (and brothers) for the coming week!  
Shirley Hartley – December 27 of Kappa Kappa, District 4
Sherrye McAnelly – December 27 of Epsilon Pi, District 5
My sister Nancy Lee Tarleton Baird – December 28th… Happy Birthday Sis!
Tina Gross – December 31 of Zeta Tau, District 2, District Vice President and State Publicity Chairman
My birthday, Sue Ann Tarleton – December 31 of Chi Kappa and State President
And the New Year’s Day Babies…
Nancy Barnhill AND Nell Sanders – both on January 1, 2014!!! And both from Epsilon Pi, District 5

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Remember, ESA's . . . A Wonderful Life!

Love and hugs to all Every Day Angels,

sue ann

ESA Wonderful Wednesday - December 18, 2013

Happy Wonderful Wednesday!

UPDATED BROADCAST NEWS FLASH........ Well, NBC fooled us by an encore showing of the live production of "The Sound of Music" last Saturday night. So, I went hunting, right now my NBC affiliate indicates "It's A Wonderful Life" to be shown this coming Friday evening, December 20th, and again on Tuesday evening December 24th. Happy viewing! 

I neglected to provide this answer last week to the trivia question. What was the name of the movie showing on the Bijou Theater Marquee.... "The Bells of St. Mary's". Henry Travers, as I mentioned, acted in both movies - Bells and IAWL! I found that to be an interesting link! 

This week's IAWL trivia question.... The day it went so horribly wrong for George Bailey, loss of the money by Uncle Billy, a car accident, a wish to never have been born, and so on.... What day of the year was it? It only comes once per year… What day was it?

Are you ready for the holiday next week...? Last minute shopping, wrapping, decorating, baking, cooking.... What happened to sleeping??? Christmas is merely a week away. Having worked in retail (Mervyn's Stores #1 and #12) during High School and College, working the holiday season is stressful, but fun. Most people are in good spirits, but every once in a while, one finds a "Grinch"!  For me, this is the most WONDERFUL time of year as we see the good in one another, miracles can happen, and joy with peace is there for many peoples and lands. Maybe the feeling of this time of year should be felt all year round, the adult type of "Elf On The Shelf" of putting our best forward to those we come in contact with physically and virtually! There are angels looking over us and help us be the best we can be... just like how Clarence helped George to see that he had A WONDERFUL life after all! May the Blessings of this Season follow you throughout the New Year! 

And, to answer a popular question.... I am nearly done knitting the hats! WoooooWhoooo! Delivery is expected this coming Friday morning.... Yeah! And yes, I'll have pictures on my phone to share as these "Grinch" hats are turning out to be pretty darn cute! 

Happy, Happy, Happy Birthday to the following sisters (and brothers) for the coming week!  

Jonathan “JonBoy” Henderson – December 20 of Chi Kappa, District 1, Texas State Council Presidential Assistant, and Grammie’s Favorite Boyfriend!
Susan Lumpkin – December 20 of Alpha Tau, District 6
Sue Self – December 20 of Gamma Phi, District 4
Valerie Dickens – December 21 of Beta Lambda, District 7, State Jr. Past President and Disaster Fund Chairman, and Outstanding ESA’er
Kasey Rhodes – December 21 of Pi Delta, District 1 and District Coordinator
Debra Kulovitz – December 21 of Theta Eta, District 11
Janell Lewallen – December 24 of Sigma Delta, District 8
Amanda Childs – December 26 of Lambda Alpha, District 8 and District Coordinator
*** There were no Christmas Day babies that I am aware of for the Texas State Council!

Sisters and Brothers, have a wonderful and merry Christmas Eve and Christmas Day with family and friends. May all the blessings of this special Christmas day, the celebration of Christ’s birth, stay in your hearts and souls!

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Remember, ESA's . . . A Wonderful Life!

Love and hugs to all Every Day Angels,

sue ann

ESA Wonderful Wednesday - December 11, 2013

Happy Wonderful Wednesday!

BROADCAST NEWS FLASH - Check your local NBC affiliate for the exact broadcast time of their showing of “It’s A Wonderful Life”. The movie is schedule for broadcast on Saturday, December 14th and again on Tuesday, December 24th on Christmas Eve.  I do not want you to miss it! 

Did you guess the actor from the IAWL Trivia Question asked last week? Here is the question - What actor had a starring role in both IAWL and the movie showing on the marquee for the Bijou Theater in Bedford Falls?  What was the name of that movie? I thought it was really interesting that this actor was in both productions! Clue? Clothing and Real Estate! Did you guess? Did you? It was Henry Travers. Look him up on Wikipedia! He is from England.

"Be One, Get One... BOGO" Be a member and get a member is the theme for the membership drive announce by ESA Headquarters and Susanne Dullack earlier in November. The ESA website has more information about the pluses of this campaign and how to sign a commitment card for pledging a new member. If you do this, you get a special BOGO button to wear. I signed a card. You should as well. Check out the ESA website. There is always a wealth of information there!

I am keeping my blog entry short this week, as I am busily making a bunch “Grinch” and “Strawberry” knitted hats for one of my chapter sisters to give to the grand-kiddos. Christmas is less than two weeks away…. busy, busy, busy – woman’s work is never done!

The visit to District 4 was WONDERFUL filled with fun, food, and friendship! I left Dallas on Saturday when it was 17 degrees and arrived in San Antonio just an hour later to balmy weather of 35 degrees. Let me tell you that the collegiate chapter at Lady of the Lake is just precious. I had a great time with our younger members… they are a hoot! We gave them ideas to help them attend the Board Meeting in Garland and Convention this coming May.  

Happy, Happy, Happy Birthday to the following sisters (and brothers) for the coming week!

Dena Atkison – December 14 of Epsilon Pi, District 5

Trish Saldana – December 14 of Sigma Delta, District 8

Glenda Langwell – December 15 of Epsilon Iota, District 11 and District Vice President

Cindy Smith – December 15 of Theta Phi, District 11

Marian Apodaca – December 17 of Theta Eta, District 11

Deanna Jamison – December 18 of Rho Theta, District 1

Mary Nell Lane – December 18 of Theta Alpha, District 7, PPAC member, and Installing Officer

Shirley Mott – December 18 of Alpha Tau, District 6

Brenda Newsom – December 18 of Alpha Tau, District 6

Carolyn Worley – December 18 of Delta Epsilon, PPAC member and PCC Committee member

Debi Gilbert – December 19 of Theta Psi, District 2 and District Coordinator

Nancy Heuss – December 19 of Epsilon Pi, District 5

Tammy Whitman – December 19 of Delta Zeta, District 5

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Remember, ESA's . . . A Wonderful Life!

Love and hugs to all Every Day Angels,

sue ann

ESA Wonderful Wednesday - December 4, 2013

Happy Wonderful Wednesday!

BROADCAST NEWS FLASH - Check your local NBC affiliate for the exact broadcast time of their showing of “It’s A Wonderful Life”. The movie is schedule for broadcast on Saturday, December 14th and again on Tuesday, December 24th on Christmas Eve.  I do not want you to miss it!  I know there is at least one Texas member who has never seen this movie.... I will not mention any names, but it was announced at Installation in May! Lately she has been seen with a crown... 

BTW...The count is increasing...; I have already watched IAWL four times and White Christmas twice on my iPod since the November Board Meeting. No telling how many more times I will watch them before we get to Christmas! And I am so excited as I finally get to see the "White Christmas The Musical" at Fair Park in Dallas just after Christmas on my sister's birthday... the 28th... Happy Birthday Nancy! Nancy's favorite Christmas movie is "White Christmas".  This means a good deal as I was hospitalized for emergency surgery in December 2011 and missed the production. I am so excited! Just like my ability to recite the lines from IAWL, Nancy, Holly, and I can recite the lines and sing the songs from "White Christmas"... 

The IAWL Trivia Question for the week - What actor had a starring role in both IAWL and the movie showing on the marquee for the Bijou Theater in Bedford Falls?  What was the name of that movie? I thought it was really interesting that this actor was in both productions! Clue? Clothing and Real Estate! Did you guess? 

"Be One, Get One... BOGO" Be a member and get a member is the theme for the membership drive announce by ESA Headquarters and Susanne Dullack earlier in November. The ESA website has more information about the pluses of this campaign and how to sign a commitment card for pledging a new member. If you do this, you get a special BOGO button to wear. I signed a card. You should as well. Check out the ESA website. There is always a wealth of information there! 

Do not forget, our IC Representative for our Annual May 2014 is… Sandy Alexander, IC Treasurer 2013-2014. Please send her greetings over the next several months. Our TESAN will be sent to her electronically; and, I will include her in my weekly Blog postings. Sandy, we are looking forward to your visit in League City this coming May!  You will have a WONDERFUL Texas Welcome! Oh, by the way, Sandy’s contact information is… 

Sandy Alexander

6697 South Reed Way Unit A

Littleton, CO 80123

s.esa@ecentral.com

With all the events, happenings, stressors of the Holiday Season, it sometimes is difficult to stay positive. I found this “wee” write-up on staying positive… “Often times our path seems to be filled with roadblocks, and we wonder why life is so difficult. Things happen that leave us feeling as though we have little control over our circumstances. This is a time to remember that hope is a gift we can give ourselves…. When we choose this attitude and tap into our inner reserves, we are rewarded with the knowledge of what we have learned. The decision to look forward, stay positive, and remain hopeful is a key that unlocks the door to possibilities, and, when shared, returns to renew the spirit… Hope is believing that miracles are positive!” (Marci, 2013)

Remember to send in your registration for the February State Council Board Meeting to District 11.  District 11 has arranged for a great entrance fee to tour the newly opened Presidential Library on SMU. When I went to IC Convention in Little Rock, the Peabody Hotel was right next to the Presidential Library there. I always regretted that Joyce and I did not take the chance to go.  In addition, when I was visiting with a few districts this fall, we talked about what a great opportunity it could be to go and see... So sign up and join me, Holly, Jon, Joyce and a host of others to take the tour to see what it is all about!  So get that Registration sent in! District 11 is waiting to hear from you!  I am looking forward to seeing you there... No excuses... No holidays to contend with, just a WONDERFUL opportunity to visit with your Texas Sisters and see the local sights, attractions, and shopping opportunities. 

This coming weekend, weather permitting, I am traveling to District 4 to visit our Texas Sisters in San Antonio! I'll give a report next week of my wintery travels! 

Convention City has asked me to pass along this directive when submitting your checks for May 2014 Convention Registration. Checks must be made out exactly like this – “Texas ESA State Convention”. The financial institution requires this to process the checks into the Convention City bank account. District Presidents; please pass this requirement onto the members of your district. A corrected form has been submitted for posting on the Web Site and in the TESAN. 

Happy, Happy, Happy Birthday to the following sisters (and brothers) for the coming week! 

Wanda Leith – December 5 of Beta Xi, District 6
Ashlyn Duran – December 6 of Delta Chi, District 4
Faye Ratliff – December 6 of Theta Alpha, District 7
Shonda Gilmore – December 7 of Epsilon Pi, District 5
Marilyn Sue Hill – December 9 of Kappa Kappa, District 4
Kristi Bruening – December 10 of Kappa Beta, District 1
Drenda Wiley – December 10 of Kappa Mu, District 3 and District Coordinator
Marie Herbert – December 10 of Epsilon Pi, District 5
Carol Long – December 10 of Theta Eta, District 11
Lorene Benham – December 11 of Alpha Beta, District 10

If you desire to get the blog postings sooner than later, please let me know by email at sueannesa@yahoo.com and I will add you to a mailing group list I have set up. To see the blog, click on the following address:
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Remember, ESA's . . . A Wonderful Life!

Love and hugs to all Every Day Angels,

sue ann

ESA Wonderful Wednesday – November 27, 2013

Happy Wonderful THANKSGIVING- Eve Wednesday!

Well, tomorrow is Thanksgiving…. I am taking a bit of a break prepping, baking, and cooking for tomorrow’s thankfulness feast. I hope all in our Texas ESA family and friends will have the most thankful day filled with giving and love. By the way, our family, here in Texas, is not really turkey eaters. So this year, we are taking it to a new level… make your own pizza.  Everyone has his or her toppings picked and type of pizza dough selected. But, there is always a twist…. I could not give up the crunchy brown sugar glazed ham…. That is on the menu too!  

The Thanks and Giving Walk last weekend went well for Texas as well as the other State Councils. I want to thank everyone who worked and walked for the kids at St. Jude. Remember, we do it for them with love and thanks!

Now for last week's IAWL Trivia Question! Did you guess the answer? Here was the question…The night of George and Mary’s Wedding, George arrived at The Granville House and found what roasting in the fireplace, turned by a contraption using a phonograph? It was two chickens roasting in the fireplace!

I mentioned this last week that as we get closer to the Holiday season, I will be letting you know when the NBC showing of “It’s A Wonderful Life” will be schedule. I hope you did not think that I would let that go by without mentioning! So far, I have not found it in the TV listings for NBC. I will keep looking and let you know as soon as possible. I don’t want you to miss it! 

Incidentally, I have already watched IAWL twice and White Christmas once on my iPod since the November Board Meeting. No telling how many more times I will watch them before we get to Christmas!

Happy, Happy, Happy Birthday to the following sisters (and brothers) for the coming week!

Kelly Atkinson – November 29 of Kappa Mu, District 3
Tanya Bass – November 30 of Delta Epsilon, District 11
Phyllis Hall – December 1 of Kappa Mu, District 3 and District Vice President
Penny Clark – December 2 of Theta Eta, District 11
Beverly Graham – December 3 of Epsilon Pi, District 5
Lois Wild – December 3 of Pi Delta, District 1
Judi Garrett – December 4 of Sigma Iota, District 6 and District President
Ruth Johnson – December 4 of Sigma Delta, District 8  

If you are traveling home this Thanksgiving Holiday weekend, please be safe on those planes, trains, and automobiles!

If you desire to get the blog postings sooner than later, please let me know by email at sueannesa@yahoo.com and I will add you to a mailing group list I have set up. To see the blog, click on the following address:
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Remember, ESA's . . . A Wonderful Life!

Love and hugs to all Every Day Angels,

sue ann

ESA Wonderful Wednesday - November 20, 2013

Happy Wonderful Wednesday!

Our IC Representative for our Annual May 2014 was announced… Sandy Alexander, IC Treasurer 2013-2014. If I remember correctly, Sandy hails from the Colorado State Council and resides in that state. I would encourage everyone to send her greetings over the next several months. Our TESAN will be sent to her electronically; and, I will include her in my weekly Blog postings. Sandy, we are looking forward to your visit in League City this coming May!  You’ll have a WONDERFUL Texas Welcome!

Oh, by the way, Sandy’s contact information is…

Sandy Alexander

6697 South Reed Way Unit A

Littleton, CO 80123

s.esa@ecentral.com

Have you started your holiday plans…. The radio station I listen in on has started playing Christmas music. It is hard to believe the Holidays are nearly upon us. But that doesn’t mean our ESA service work is done. I know the Thanks and Giving Walk is this coming weekend to benefit St. Jude. The Marathon is coming up. Many chapters adopt families in need for the Holiday in the way of food, clothing, household supplies, and toys. Many people still need our WONDERFUL help. This is what we do the best… Everyday Angels!

Now for this week's IAWL Trivia Question! The night of George and Mary’s Wedding, George arrived at The Granville House and found what roasting in the fireplace, turned by a contraption using a phonograph?

I mentioned this last week that as we get closer to the Holiday season, I will be letting you know when the NBC showing of “It’s A Wonderful Life” will be schedule. I hope you did not think that I would let that go by without mentioning! So far I have not found it in the TV listings for NBC. I will keep looking and let you know as soon as possible. I don’t want you to miss it!

Happy, Happy, Happy Birthday to the following sisters (and brothers) for the coming week!
Isabella Sousa – November 21 of Sigma Iota, District 6
Barbara Cook – November 21 of Theta Eta, District 11
Holly Hall – November 23 of Alpha Tau, District 6
Margaret “Butch” Reed – November 23 of Epsilon Pi, District 5
Wanda Wilkerson – November 23 of Lambda Nu, District 5
Janis Spears – November 24 of Epsilon Pi, District 5
Heather Griffin – November 26 of Alpha Tau, District 6
Amanda Tomo – November 27 of Zeta Epsilon, District 3
Doris Owens – November 28 of Zeta Epsilon, District 3 and A Thanksgiving Girl this year!

Some of you all may be starting your travels for Thanksgiving in a couple of days… Please be safe on those planes, trains, and automobiles!

If you desire to get the blog postings sooner than later, please let me know by email at sueannesa@yahoo.com and I will add you to a mailing group list I have set up. To see the blog, click on the following address:
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Remember, ESA's . . . A Wonderful Life!

Love and hugs to all Every Day Angels,

sue ann

ESA Wonderful Wednesday - November 13, 2013

Happy Wonderful Wednesday!

Well, our Second State Board Meeting "Harry Bailey, Bedford Falls Hometown Hero" has come and gone. Let me tell you if you missed it, it was WONDERFUL! First off, the Every Day Hero Weekend hosted by District 6 was GRAND! The District 6 members were accommodating and helpful. The Craft Fair led by Barbara Perales and Kay Howard went smoothly and successfully. The PPAC Open House was scrumptious. The donations to the Bedford Fire Department were awesome… totaling nearly $700.00 as a result of the Saturday Night SYN Tournament and spontaneous donations was spectacular. Lastly, the donations to Operation ShoeBox were over the top with cash, toiletries and supplies, and cash. 

Debbi Morris sponsored a Convention Charm Contest. PPAC member Ann Kriesman submitted the winner. She displays her charms on a golden spiral tree. For that win, Ann will receive a free 2014 Convention Charm. The Charm Tree was very clever in my opinion.

The Holiday Sweater Contest was a good deal of fun! We had about a dozen entries. Some of the sweaters were adorable. Some were very creative. Here we go for the winners. The Best Sweater went to Audrey Eoff of District 3. The Ugliest Sweater, what I thought was clever, went to Joyce Smith, District 1. The Number 1 Loser… runner up so to speak, went to Cathy Kauffman of District 1 as well. Cathy’s sweater had a hole in it where one would frequently see her finger sticking out! It was a good deal of fun! I hope that in the very near future, I will get the pictures taken to Leanne Dickens to post on the web site. 

Thank you all who were able to attend and participate in all of the events. I could not have been more overcome with pride in our Texas Membership! Thank you District 6, Barbara and Kay, and those 101 attendees!

Now for the answer to last week's IAWL Trivia Question! Here is the question: Uncle Billy likely had a bit too much to drink at the wedding/welcome home reception for Harry and Ruth Bailey. He and George left Ma Bailey's home out the front door. Uncle Billy was looking for his hat, which George reminded Uncle Billy it was on his head. Uncle Billy left and there was a huge noise! What did Uncle Billy run into... what did it sound like? 

Did you guess? Do you remember the scene in the movie? Well, as the story goes from an interview by Jimmy Stewart years ago, when Uncle Billy exited, he ran into trashcans off set. It made a huge noise. As an impromptu response, Uncle Billy states, “I’m alright… I’m alright”. Frank Capra was impressed with what was happening, he did not yell “cut” and kept on filming. It stayed in after editing, as it was such a perfect segway to Ma Bailey coming out of the house to encourage George to go see Mary Hatch…. His soon to be wife!

Now as we get closer to the Holiday season, I will be letting you know when the NBC showing of “It’s A Wonderful Life” will be schedule. I hope you did not think that I would let that go by without mentioning!

Happy, Happy, Happy Birthday to the following sisters (and brothers) for the coming week!

Carleen Aiken – November 14 of Gamma Phi, District 4, PPAC and District Coordinator
Nancy Willingham – November 14 of Chi Rho, District 11 and Awards Chairman
Judy Reid – November 15 of Lambda Nu, District 5
Mary Swanzy – November 16 of Delta Zeta, District 5
Sarai Meza – November 18 of Alpha Tau, District 6
Sandy Keller – November 20 of Pi Delta, District 1
Jolene Mock – November 20 of Epsilon Pi, District 5

If you desire to get the blog postings sooner than later, please let me know by email at sueannesa@yahoo.com and I will add you to a mailing group list I have set up. To see the blog, click on the following address:
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Remember, ESA's . . . A Wonderful Life!

Love and hugs to all Every Day Angels,

sue ann

ESA Wonderful Wednesday - November 6, 2013

Happy Wonderful Wednesday!

It is so hard to believe that November is upon  us and our second State Board Meeting is this coming weekend. If you haven't made any plans for the weekend, please consider joining us! I am sure District 6 can fit you in, as it will be a WONDERFUL weekend!

Don't forget to bring your donations for Operation ShoeBox, Troopons, any completed blankets or supplies for Project Linus, AND..... your rolls dimes for the March of Dimes! Barbara Atkinson, our State Project Director asked I remind you to bring the dimes. But I am certain, Barbara will take any domination for the March of Dimes!

When I sent out the SYN Tournament Registration, I was flooded with questions as to what playing SYN is all about. So I went to "master".... Rose Pasillas!  Here is her explanation of playing SYN.....

"SYN is a very easy card game that everyone can play with very little instruction. The SYN stands for (Stop your neighbor or S***w your neighbor which is the original Name).  That is why we abbreviate it to SYN. 

Here is how it goes: Everyone begins with three quarters in their possession. 
The object of the game is not to have the lowest card. In this game aces are the lowest card which makes the king the highest card (which is the stopper card). Everyone is dealt one card face down.  The person to the left of the dealer is first. They look at their card.  If they think they have the lowest card, they can trade with the person to their left.  That person must trade unless they have a king (which is a stopper card).  Once the person to your right has traded with you you can keep that card and say you are good.  Play continues around the table once until the dealer.  The dealer has the choice of keeping whatever card they wind up with or taking the top card.  The dealer then turns up their card.  Then everyone turns us their card and the lowest card pays their quarter into the pot. If two or more have the same card and they are the lowest they all pay their quarter. Discard the used cards and deal again around the table.  Use the same deck until you do not have enough cards to go around the table.  You can continue in the game until you lose all your quarters.  Then you can play on your honor (with no money) until you lose again.    The last person in the game wins the entire pot. It's very simple and lots of fun.  


The $5 is a donation whether you play or not.  You need three quarters to play the game if you choose to play.  The winner at each table gets to keep the pot or if they choose they can donate it to the cause."

So there you have it! A great way to spend the evening with your ESA Sisters and for a Wonderful cause!

Now for this week's IAWL Trivia Question: Uncle Billy likely had a bit too much to drink at the wedding/welcome home reception for Harry and Ruth Bailey. He and George left Ma Bailey's home out the front door. Uncle Billy was looking for his hat, which George reminded Uncle Billy it was on his head. Uncle Billy left and there was a huge noise! What did Uncle Billy run into... what did it sound like?

Happy, Happy, Happy Birthday to the following sisters (and brothers) for the coming week!
Monica Childs - November 8 of Lambda Alpha, District 8 and District President, as well as Caring and Sharing Team - Care Connection Advocate
Linda Jeffers - November 8 of Theta Eta, District 11 and PPAC
Dorothy Miller - November 8 of Kappa Alpha, District 10 and Bylaws Committee Member
Lue Harden - November 12 of Epsilon Pi, District 5
Day McAnear - November 12 of Lambda Nu, District 5

I am looking forward to seeing you at the November State Board Meeting and Craft Fair this coming weekend! Travel safely!

If you desire to get the blog postings sooner than later, please let me know by email at sueannesa@yahoo.com and I will add you to a mailing group list I have set up. To see the blog, click on the following address:
http://esawonderfulwednesday.blogspot.com/.

Remember, ESA's . . . A Wonderful Life!

Love and hugs to all Every Day Angels,

sue ann

ESA Wonderful Wednesday - October 30, 2013

Happy Wonderful Wednesday and Mid-World Series Everyone!
And… BOOOOOO – hApPy haLLoWeeN!!!!!

In the spirit of the Sharing and Caring Team and the message of IAWL, making a difference in someone else’s life and giving is a way to touch them forever. Believe or not, on FaceBook, I ran across this quote from Zig Zigler, “You never know when a moment and a few sincere words can have an impact on life.” He’s right…. In a moment, a good deal can transpire. Those words in that moment we speak can encourage, reassure, support, praise, educate, and more. When we speak those words in that moment, we may not be aware of the impact it has to the other person. Just imagine the impact of the good deeds we do in ESA that follows the words in that moment! WOW…. 

Next week is the November State Council Board Meeting Weekend with the Annual Arts and Crafts Fair! I want to remind you of some of the information you need to know to attend and have a great time! 
So here you go…………..

Remember to send in your registration for the November State Council Board Meeting to District 6. Additionally, if you have not sent in your registration for the November State Board Meeting to District VI, please do so as soon as possible. District VI has arranged for a lunch on Saturday for an additional $12.00. So get that Registration sent in!

District VI has also set up a SYN Tournament for Saturday Night. I am attaching the registration form. The Bedford Fire Department will benefit from the profits made that evening. There is a $5.00 donation. And there is a three quarter requirement per game. The tournament begins at 8:00 pm. Turn in your form at the Registration Table, which I am attaching in this posting. Be there are be square!

Holiday Sweater Contest! Only a handful of folks have signed up to enter the Holiday Sweater Contest.  There is still time to let me know if you are planning to participate. With Halloween tomorrow, if you are anything like me, you have started to pull out your winter and Holiday clothing. There just has to be more than a handful of Holiday Sweaters in the closets of ESA’ers! Also, if you are planning to participate, you will be wearing the sweater during the Craft Fair and please be sure to bring it to the Sunday meeting. This will help those in attendance remember who entered what sweater! PLEASE let me know if you are planning to enter the contest. Just send me an email with your intentions to wearing a Holiday Sweater. This will help me prepare for voting and results tabulation. My deadline is November 1st to hear from you!

Convention Charm Contest!  Tomorrow is the deadline to inform Debbi Morris you are planning to enter the Convention Charm Contest during the Craft Fair. During the Association of the Arts Craft Faire on Saturday of the November State Board Meeting, we will have a Charm Contest!  Send 2nd VP Debbi Morris a picture of your charms and the way you wear them or show them off.  

If you have any blankets you’ve made for Project Linus, please bring them and Donna Carter, Warm Welcome Advocate will be happy to gather them and take them to the local DFW chapter shortly after the November Board Meeting. 

Hope for Heroes Donation Opportunity! Please bring your donation of any of the following items to the November Board Meeting.  If shopping isn’t your thing, you may make a cash donation.  We are Sending “care packages” to our deployed Troops for Christmas through Operation Shoe Box.  Since it is for Christmas, we will not be using shoe boxes, as they will provide Stockings made by volunteers, who are sewing them everyday. Bring your items in a plastic bag and I will collect them at the meeting; pack & send to Operation Shoe Box and they will  mail to our Troops about Dec. 1st.

NEEDED ITEMS:
• Soap
• Deodorant
• Wet wipes
• Toothpaste (travel size)
• Ballpoint pins/writing paper
• Medicated foot powder/unscented baby powder
• Powdered drink mixes.
• Toilet paper (real soft)
• Instant coffee
• Anti-bacterial gel

WANTED ITEMS:
• Beef jerky
• Games & crossword Puzzles
• Hand Lotion
• Candy/gum – Individually wrapped
• Chocolate candy packaged or boxed
• Shampoo
• Medicated face wipes

To answer last week’s IAWL Trivia Question… Here is the question – There is one major flub or goof by the film editor. Do you know what the error was? It happened when George was talking to Harry about the coming home festivities Bedford Falls was planning when Harry arrived home from visiting President Truman at the White House. Here’s the answer…. A large Christmas Wreath! The wreath that George has hooked over his arm as passes out the newspapers hailing Harry’s Congressional Medal of Honor is very prominently tossed onto a desk just before George takes the phone call. But in the next cut, the wreath is still hanging on George’s arm…. Ahhhh continuity and film editors!

Happy, Happy, Happy Birthday to the following sisters (and brothers) for the coming week!
Lee Coffman – November 1 of Kappa Kappa, District 4
Brianna Villarreal – November 2 of Delta Chi, District 4
Kelly Kinser – November 3 of Kappa Beta, District 1
Linda Turner – November 3 of Pi Delta, District 1
Stacha Hicks – November 5 of Delta Epsilon, District 11
Debbie Wheatley – November 6 of Delta Omicron
Kennie McClinton – November 7 of Sigma Delta, District 8 and District 8 Vice President
Anita Partin – November 7 of Rho Theta, District 1
Kay Decker – November 7 of Theta Eta, District 11

I am looking forward to seeing you there for the Craft Faire, the Holiday Sweater Contest, donating to the troops as part of Hope for Heroes, and Sunday's Board Meeting. District VI is waiting to hear from you!  Register now!!! 

If you desire to get the blog postings sooner than later, please let me know by email at sueannesa@yahoo.com and I will add you to a mailing group list I have set up. To see the blog, click on the following address:
http://esawonderwednesday.blogspot.com/.

Remember, ESA's . . . A Wonderful Life!

Love and hugs to all Every Day Angels,

sue ann

ESA Wonderful Wednesday - October 23, 2013

Happy Wonderful Wednesday Beginning of the World Series Everyone!

The November State Council Board Meeting Weekend with the Annual Arts and Crafts Fair is just around the corner. I want to remind you all of the information below to insure you have everything you need to know to attend and have a great time! So here you go…………..

Remember to send in your registration for the November State Council Board Meeting to District 6. Additionally, if you have not sent in your registration for the November State Board Meeting to District VI, please do so as soon as possible. District VI has arranged for a lunch on Saturday for an additional $12.00. So get that Registration sent in!

If you are planning to sell any items at the Craft Fair, Barbara Perales is looking to hear from you. Please let her know NOW if you plan to reserve a table to sell all your crafts and more Saturday, November 9th.

Holiday Sweater Contest! While the weather may still be on the warm side, school has started, football season has started, and I am beginning to plan for Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas! Now one might ask, how does this affect Texas ESA? Well, first in my mind is the November Craft Fair associated with our November State Board Meeting. Second will be the First Holiday Sweater Contest during the have thought of some “rules”… Here they are:
1. Safety first – no electrical supported sweaters; in other words, participants cannot be connected to an extension cord.
2. Cordless battery operated designs are allowed.
3. Sweaters must be worn by the participant, no hanging the sweater on a hanger and must be worn during the craft fair to allow those in attendance to view and vote.
4. All participants must take their sweater home at the end of the competition… I have plenty of my own!
5. Pictures taken may be posted on our Texas State Council Web Site, FaceBook Page, ESA Wonderful Wednesday Blog/Email, TESAN and/or Jonquil.
6. Categories and prizes are under development. Just know that monetary prizes are not available… 

We are looking for fun, creativity, cute, ugly, outlandish, colorful, and interactive between members… and so much more! PLEASE let me know if you are planning to enter the contest. Just send me an email with your intentions to wearing a Holiday Sweater. This will help me prepare for voting and results tabulation. My deadline is November 1st to hear from you!

Convention Charm Contest!  During the Association of the Arts Craft Faire on Saturday of the November State Board Meeting, we will have a Charm Contest!  Send 2nd VP Debbi Morris a picture of your charms and the way you wear them or show them off.  Photos of entries will be displayed during the Craft Faire for voting by ballot, and prizes will be awarded to the winners on Sunday morning.  Old Convention Charms will be sold: $5 for 2013 charms, $2 for 2008-2012, and $1 (6 for $5) for 2007 and earlier years.  Be sure to check your collection to see what you are missing – or just buy some to make an affordable Christmas gift for a young lady in your family.  Debbi’s email is debbimor@swbell.net, and her home address is 607 S New Hope Rd, Kennedale, TX 76060.  Photos need to be received by October 31.”

If you have any blankets you’ve made for Project Linus, please bring them and Donna Carter, Warm Welcome Advocate will be happy to gather them and take them to the local DFW chapter shortly after the November Board Meeting. 

Hope for Heroes Donation Opportunity! Please bring your donation of any of the following items to the November Board Meeting.  If shopping isn’t your thing, you may make a cash donation.  We are Sending “care packages” to our deployed Troops for Christmas through Operation Shoe Box.  Since it is for Christmas, we will not be using shoe boxes as they will provide Stockings made by volunteers, who are sewing them everyday. Bring your items in a plastic bag and I will collect them at the meeting; pack & send to Operation Shoe Box and they will  mail to our Troops about Dec. 1st.

NEEDED ITEMS:
• Soap
• Deodorant
• Wet wipes
• Toothpaste (travel size)
• Ballpoint pins/writing paper
• Medicated foot powder/unscented baby powder
• Powdered drink mixes.
• Toilet paper (real soft)
• Instant coffee
• Anti-bacterial gel

WANTED ITEMS:
• Beef jerky
• Games & crossword Puzzles
• Hand Lotion
• Candy/gum – Individually wrapped
• Chocolate candy packaged or boxed
• Shampoo
• Medicated face wipes
Should you know of other items that they would like please feel free to bring.  Please feel free to call Joyce Kotzur at 210-696-0400 or e-mail Joyce at joyce3411@att.net. Additionally if you have any “troupons” to donate, Joyce Kotzur will be happy to take them off your hands. 

Now for the IAWL Trivia Question for this week… I don’t think that I have asked this one yet. Film editors are extremely important to make sure that parts of scenes are matched to flow the sequences of the movie. There is one major flub or goof by the film editor. Do you know what the error was? It happened when George was talking to Harry about the coming home festivities Bedford Falls was planning when Harry arrived home from visiting President Truman at the White House. 

Happy, Happy, Happy Birthday to the following sisters (and brothers) for the coming week!
Teri Haley – October 20 of Alpha Beta, District 10 and President of District 10
Gina Glaeser – October 22 of Epsilon Pi, District 5
Charlene Cummings – October 23 of Lambda Nu, District 5
Nancy Denman – October 24 of Beta Xi, District 6 and State Nominating Committee Member
Jim Dinsmore – October 25 of Sigma Iota, District 6
Carmen Gustafson – October 26 of Lambda Nu, District 5
Sherry Moon – October 26 of Theta Eta, District 11
Candy Price – October 27 of Gamma Phi, District 4
Lisa Zawatski – October 27 of Kappa Kappa, District 4
Carol Livley – October 28 of Alpha Tau, District 6

I am looking forward to seeing you there for the Craft Faire, the Holiday Sweater Contest, donating to the troops as part of Hope for Heroes, and Sunday's Board Meeting. District VI is waiting to hear from you!  Register now!!! 

If you desire to get the blog postings sooner than later, please let me know by email at sueannesa@yahoo.com and I will add you to a mailing group list I have set up. To see the blog, click on the following address:
http://esawonderwednesday.blogspot.com/.

Remember, ESA's . . . A Wonderful Life!

Love and hugs to all Every Day Angels,

sue ann

ESA Wonderful Wednesday - October 16, 2013

Happy Wonderful Wednesday Everyone!

In the last month, I found this quote on FaceBook….
“Volunteerism is a two-way street and benefits everyone.  What benefits do you see from volunteering?  What does volunteering offer that applies to the work you do every day?  Do you have any tips in how to begin to volunteer?”

As ESA’ers, we volunteer! Boy, do we ever, as it is our nature to be helpers to others every day. We volunteer in our chapters to do educational programs. We volunteer to serve others within ESA and to those outside to our philanthropic organizations. We volunteer to prepare for social events and rush events. We volunteer to be leaders in our chapters, districts, state, and international councils. We volunteer to help others volunteer. Volunteering is the root to what we are as an organization and who we are as individuals. Looking at the questions within the quote, let me add one more, how do we help others volunteer? These questions may be helpful for you to discuss at your upcoming meetings or as a district leadership topic. Just thoughts I had to share!

Now for the IAWL Trivia Question from last week… Believe or not, the theme or premise of “It’s A Wonderful Life” had been used for other film and television programs and projects. There is a relationship between our beloved Danny Thomas and IAWL. Can you guess what that might be? I have given a bit of a clue or hint!  Did you guess? I did not hear from anyone…. WOW! There was a made for television movie, “It Happened One Christmas”. The characters were the same, but the roles were different. Mary Hatch Bailey played the part of working with Uncle Billy in the Building and Loan, and in trouble with Mr. Potter over money lost. George Bailey was the stay at home type father. If memory serves me, the made for television movie was released in the 1970’s.  It is very difficult to get a copy, but believe or not, I do have one from a copy from a copy! Now, the real answer, what was the relationship to our beloved Danny Thomas??? Marlo Thomas played Mary Hatch Bailey in the program! Wayne Rogers (from MASH) played George Bailey. Orson Welles played Mr. Potter. And Cloris Leachman was Clara Oddbody! Look it up on the internet movie database!  

Do not forget to send your registration to District 6 for the November Board Meeting.  It is coming up in just a few weeks. In addition, Donna Carter will be collecting any blankets you may have been making to donate to Project Linus.  So bring them along, Donna will be happy to take them to our area Project Linus group.

I have been visiting several districts in the past weeks. It has been wonderful! One of the items of discussion has been “troopons”. I asked Joyce Kotzur to give me the information about how to the do the coupons for the military families so I could post here in case you have not gotten them as yet. So here is what Joyce sent me today:

1. Cut out coupons from your local newspaper or elsewhere as long as they state
       "Manufacturer's Coupon" on them.  Please do not use store coupons, such as Target,
        Walmart, etc., and no restaurant coupons, or internet coupons, and NO FOOD 
        STAMPS.
2. Sort coupons into 2 piles by status: Expired (not more than 6 mos.) and  Unexpired 
        coupons, then
3. Sort each of the 2 piles into four piles by type:
      a. Food items
      b. Nonfood Items
    c. Baby food/items
  d. Pet items (such as dog & cat food, treats, toys)
4.   Stuff into plastic baggies (depending on size of the pile) sandwich size, quart or gallon  
        size
5. Make Identifier cards for each of the 4 above categories and status (expired & 
        unexpired)
6. Total the retail savings of each baggie and write it on them. If coupon is valued at $1.00, 
        $0.50 cents, etc.). This helps Support Our Troops to track value or the overall program.
7. Mail them to:                  Support Our Troops
                                                P. O. Box 70
                                                Daytona Beach, FL 32115-0070

Be sure to keep track of your time, clipping & sorting the coupons, mileage (if any) and total $ of the coupons to add to your service report.

Additionally, based on a question from District 3, how are the coupons distributed once received in Florida? From what we understand, the coupons are distributed to commissaries in the US and overseas, where military families can pick them up to utilize for their shopping savings. Joyce will try to gather some more information. As soon as she knows more about the distribution process, we will let you know! Thank you Joyce! You have done a good deal of work to get this together for us!

Happy, Happy, Happy Birthday to the following sisters for the coming week!
Nancy Becknell – October 19 of Alpha Tau, District 6 and
Sherrel Condit – October 19 of Gamma Phi, District 4.

If you desire to get the blog postings sooner than later, please let me know by email at sueannesa@yahoo.com and I will add you to a mailing group list I have set up. To see the blog, click on the following address:
http://esawonderwednesday.blogspot.com/.

Remember, ESA's . . . A Wonderful Life!

Love and hugs to all Every Day Angels,

sue ann

ESA Wonderful Wednesday - October 9, 2013

Happy Wonderful Wednesday Everyone in TEXAS!

Many of you know that I am a team player… Together Everyone Achieves More! I truly believe that there is power in a team to make a difference whether it is at home, at work, and at groups, such as ESA! Last year’s IC President, Suzy Winters, had done a weekly Blog/Email. She posted about TEAMwork earlier this last spring. 

The Power of TEAMwork: 
• Clear communication is critical for teamwork to flourish. For a team to be empowered, every member must receive feedback and stay informed.
• When people know where they stand, they’re better able to perform their duties.
• Providing timely information in a consistent manner boosts confidence and team efficiency, increasing the power of teamwork.
• Encouraging members to ask questions, address concerns, discuss procedures, and challenge the status quo are the hallmarks of a quality team. This level of communication keeps everyone informed and fosters a positive, knowledgeable and productive team.

TEAMwork is just like ESA—it truly is WONDERFUL!

A few weeks ago, Convention City has asked me to pass along this directive when submitting your checks for May 2014 Convention Registration. Here is a reminder! Checks must be made out exactly like this – “Texas ESA State Convention”. The financial institution requires this to process the checks into the Convention City bank account. District Presidents, please pass this requirement onto the members of your district. A corrected form has been submitted for posting on the Web Site and in the TESAN. 

Next, our State Project Director, Barbara Atkinson,  has the following request when sending donations for the March of Dimes and the Helen Pearson Scholarship Fund. Barb has asked to please make sure your chapter and district checks are made out to the Texas State Council; and, then make a notation on the check for either March of Dimes or Helen Pearson. Do NOT make the check out to the March of Dimes or Helen Pearson Scholarship Fund as this must be causing an issue with the bank. Additionally, Barb has asked to continue filling the paper dime holders that are to be turned in at the November Board Meeting. 

As we start heading to the Holiday travel season, I thought I would reprise my posting from August regarding the Care Connection from IC and Headquarters… So here you go! The Care Connection is no longer being over-sighted by the Senior Past President of IC, which this year is our own Rose Pasillas. Apparently, this function of contact and communication is through ESA Headquarters. When submitting your request for assistance, please contact ESA International Headquarters at 970-223-2824. Ask for Tracy Swanson, Membership Director, or Charlotte Carloni, Philanthropic/Communications Coordinator.  When a request comes in, they will get you in touch with the State President or Care Connection representative for whatever state you are located. In our state for this sorority year, our Caring and Sharing Team Advocate for Care Connection is Monica Childs. Her demographic information is in our current State Roster. 

IAWL Trivia Question for the week… Believe or not, the theme or premise of “It’s A Wonderful Life” has been used for other film and television programs and projects. There is a relationship between our beloved Danny Thomas and IAWL. Can you guess what that might be? I have given a bit of a clue or hint!

Happy, Happy, Happy Birthday to the following sisters for the coming week!
Dana Jordan – October 13 of Epsilon Pi, District 5
Cathy Roberts – October 14 of Kappa Beta, District 1
Sue Driskill – October 15 of Sigma Iota, District 6 and our State Easter Seals Chair
Ivana Montenegro – October 17 of Delta Chi, District 4

If you desire to get the blog postings sooner than later, please let me know by email at sueannesa@yahoo.com and I will add you to a mailing group list I have set up. To see the blog, click on the following address:
http://esawonderwednesday.blogspot.com/.

Remember, ESA's . . . A Wonderful Life!

Love and hugs to all Every Day Angels,

sue ann

ESA Wonderful Wednesday - October 2, 2013

Happy Wonderful Wednesday All!

It is hard to believe that we have arrived to the beginning of our Holiday Season, starting with Halloween! As I get older, time just speeds up year by year. I remember my grandmother, a member of ESA in California, had told me, as a young girl, that time gets faster as you get I older. So don't beg for the days to go by faster to get to desired activity you are waiting for... I remember this as a very long day when we switched from daylight savings time to standard time. My mom was on her way home from visiting a Regional Council meeting when California's State President. And, I was watching the minutes tick by so slowly. How I wish I had some of that time back!

Last week I spoke to time management and how I had planned ahead due to upcoming events. Just today, due to all the changes in healthcare we are becoming aware of these days, I received an email that included this statement:

"Don't fall victim to the old adage; he who fails to plan, plans to fail!"

That just amazed me of being reminded of the importance in time management and planning ahead. I spoke to how that was an attribute of being a Leader. With the email today, it was a reminder I needed to take the time to plan out what my tasks are to insure I will accomplish them to the best of my ability. Hope that made some sense to all!

Now for last week's IAWL Trivia Question...There is a relationship between “It’s A Wonderful Life” and “ET The Extra-Terrestrial”. What is it? Did you guess it? A clue - a well known family in the Theater and Movies - the Barrymores!  Lionel Barrymore portrayed the most disliked man in Bedford Falls, Harry F. Potter. Potter was also the richest man in Bedford Falls. Now how does he have a relationship with ET? His grand-niece Drew Barrymore was the little girl with huge eyes in the ET movie. Drew's name, a family name, from her great grandmother, the mother of Lionel, Ethel, and John Sr. John Sr.'s son, John "Drew" Barrymore was Drew's father. Quite the legendary acting family!

A few reminders -

• Remember to send in your registration for the November State Board Meeting to District 6.
• If you are planning to sell any items at the Craft Faire, Barbara Perales is looking to hear from you.
• I need to know if you will be wearing a Holiday Sweater for the contest during the Craft Faire.
• Debbi Morris has set up a Charm Contest, let her know if you are planning to participate!
• We will be donating items for our Troops, so start shopping for those items and bring to the Board Meeting. 

All of these reminders will appear in more detail as we get closer to the Board Meeting. Additionally, I have posted them within the last several weeks. You can easily view those posts from the past!

Happy, Happy, Happy Birthday to the following sisters for the coming week!
Patsy Coleman - October 4 of Lambda Nu, District 5
Laura Martin - October 4 of Theta Alpha, District 7 and State Chaplain
Mimi Probst-Taylor - October 4 of Rho Theta, District 1, Angel Jester, AND brand new mommy! Congrats to Mimi and David!
Pat Vance - October 4 of Delta Omicron, District 7
Elaine Noto - October 5 of Theta Phi, District 11 and Past Texas State President
Dianne Richardson - October 5 of Sigma Iota, District 6 and District 6 Coordinator
Janie Pritz - October 6 of Theta Alpha, District 7
Sharon Willingham - October 7 of Lambda Nu, District 5
Kim Baird - October 8 of Theta Psi, District 2 and State Parliamentarian and Bylaws Chair
Cheryl Deleranko - October 8 of Rho Theta, District 1 and State First Timers Chair
Debbi Morris - October 8 of Sigma Iota, District 6 and State 2nd Vice President and Budget Chair
Elisa Urdiales - October 8 of Delta Chi, District 4
Carol Wilson - October 8 of Mu Alpha, District 2
Silvia Nunez-Castorena - October 9 of Delta Chi, District 4
Rosanne Hayman - October 10 of Epsilon Pi, District 5
Carolyn Reed - October 11 of Delta Omicron, District 7 and Bylaws Comm Member


If you desire to get the blog postings sooner than later, please let me know by email at sueannesa@yahoo.com and I will add you to a mailing group list I have set up. To see the blog, click on the following address:
http://esawonderwednesday.blogspot.com/.

Remember, ESA's . . . A Wonderful Life!

Love and hugs to all Every Day Angels,

sue ann