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
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