ESA Wonderful Wednesday - July 24, 2013

Happy Wonderful Wednesday Everyone!

There was so much that happened at IC last week, I truly don’t know where to begin!

Thursday, I proudly held the Texas Flag during the Hope for Heroes Event, not at the traditional Opening Ceremony during the First Assembly. While not the large Texas Flag we are use to seeing our State President carry in, it was still a great honor! I thank you all!  Thursday evening was the Mystery Night to support the IC Board. Our Texas Team WON! We knew it was Glenda (our own Rose) who killed the magician in the tank of water on the stage tainted with boric acid because she wanted to branch out on her own… I think!

Friday, we attended the Second Assembly that featured our Keynote Speaker, David Hira – a magician and motivational speaker. The afternoon was filled with Recognition Award Luncheon. Valerie Dickens, our Jr. Past President will fill us in with all of wonderful awards received! Some went to the St. Jude event and SYN tournament. Others strolled docked side and enjoyed nice dinners out on the town.

Saturday, I represented the Texas Membership at the Celebration of Life and Third Assembly. Following the Assembly, I met with Oklahoma and Kansas, the Central States area. I enjoyed meeting everyone from those State Councils. Of course, Saturday evening was Installation of Officers and the St. Jude Celebration of moneys donated. Texas proudly donated over $920,000.00 dollars to the overall $12 million for the year for all states combined. Valerie Dickens represented our state on stage. Congratulations to all!

After a few delays at airports and tarmacs, I made it home Sunday evening. I thank you all for the privilege of attending as your representative to the annual IC Convention!

Oh yes, the answer to last week’s IAWL Trivia Question – What did George Bailey called the money left after paying off all the shareholders the day of the run on the bank and the Bailey Brother’s Building and Loan? I had several answers sent to me via email and text on my phone. The answer is….. “Papa Dollar and Mama Dollar!”

I have some additional information on the type of donations for Project Linus from our Warm Welcome Advocate, Donna Carter of the Sharing and Caring Team. Okay, I was having some issues at the Hotel last week, and obviously the information didn’t get into the posting. So here it finally is – items that could be donated include yarn, flannel, and JoAnn’s gift cards.  Some JoAnn’s stores allow purchase of material tax free – just ask!  It helps if 100% cotton fabric is donated; as, it is best for quilts.

Remember, we will be completing this donation to Project Linus during the August State Board Meeting in Abilene, hosted by District VII.

It is August 9-11, 2013 at the MCM Eleganté. Rose Pasillas, Leadership Seminar Chairman, ably assisted by her chapter, Sigma Iota, has planned a great session on Saturday morning. Please make sure you send in your registration soon! Time is getting close

Happy, Happy, Happy Birthday to the following sisters for the next week, through the end of July:

Lisa Fuqua – July 25 of Theta Alpha, District VII

TerrESA Stewart – July 27 of Lambda Alpha, District VIII

Marsha Killam – July 28 of Lambda Nu, District V

Evelyn Sandner – July 28 of Epsilon Pi, District V

Mary Hernandez – July 31 of Alpha Gamma, District I

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Love and hugs to all Every Day Angels,