ESA Wonderful Wednesday - July 17, 2013

Happy Wonderful Wednesday Everyone and Greetings from Norfolk, Virginia!

Well, here I am at the IC Convention!  Despite a hitch on my flight over to Norfolk, I am having a wonderful time. I am able to see folks from last year’s convention and meet new friends.

I arrived Monday afternoon. Tuesday, we explored the downtown area and got a bit of shopping in – too fun.  Last night was the ESA Foundation Fun Fest headed by our very own Barbara Price and Pat Polk. We were decked out in red sparkled vest, working hard on the auctions and games of chance to support the foundation great works. I managed to win a silent auction – WhewWho!

Today, I have represented the Texas State Membership at the credential meeting, membership workshop, and State President’s workshop. Tonight will be the Welcome Party. The balance of the week is filled with assemblies, Celebration of Life, Recognition Luncheon, Installation of Officers, and the St. Jude reveal of moneys donated this last sorority year.

Certainly there will be much more I will share with everyone. But for right now, you are up to date with all of the activities!

Oh yes, this 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 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.

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.

Happy, Happy, Happy Birthday to the following sisters for the next week:

Erika Gonzales – July 19 (I am not certain which Chapter or District – let me know and I will announce next week!)

Linda Teal – July 21 of Zeta Epsilon, District III

Ivy Bandy – July 24 of Lambda Nu, District V.

Now last week, I did not have the Chapter or District for Grace Chavez, birthday having been on July 14^th. She is a member of Delta Chi #B141 of Our Lady of the Lake University, San Antonio, District IV.  Thank you Carleen Aiken for updating us with the information… I surely do appreciate it! As a side story, I met Carleen on an airplane traveling over to Honolulu, July 20, 1969, following the IC Convention in Beverly Hills, California. My mom was in charge of a special tour to Hawaii, talk about an outing for IC! I remember the date we flew to Honolulu, as it was the date in history that Neil Armstrong and Buz Aldren landed Apollo 11 – “The Eagle” at Tranquility Base, the Moon. Michael Collins circled the moon while Neil and Buz were the first humans exploring another “world”. I won’t say how old I was, but my function at IC was to tote folks around Beverly Hills on errands during IC Convention Week. I believe Joan Monson of Nebraska was IC President.

One message I do want to pass on… our incoming IC President, Vicky Jones, 2013-2014, will also be doing a weekly blog/email following this week’s convention. She has requested that all State Presidents forward to their membership directly. I will not be able to keep up with multiple emailing groups for two different email threads. So the IC President messages will be sent to the District Presidents only by me, allowing your District President to forward to all members of your district directly on a weekly basis. So you may desire getting my weekly postings sooner and not wait for it to be forwarded to you. If this is the case, please let me know by email at sueannesa@yahoo.com and I will add you to a mailing group list I have set up. Additionally, the Blog can be viewed at <http://esawonderfulwednesday.blogspot.com>.

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

Love and hugs to all Every Day Angels,

Because this week is filled with old and new friends, I thought I would share this quote from Wilma Askinas, “A friend is someone who sees through you and still enjoys the view

ESA Wonderful Wednesday - July 10, 2013

Happy Wonderful Wednesday Everyone!

In Texas ESA, we've had a very sad week... two beloved sisters have passed away.  Carolyn Whittington of Chi Kappa (my chapter), District I and Debra Mancil of Zeta Tau, District II. Both fought valiantly cancers of different types. The passing of Carolyn leaves a huge hole in my chapter.  She was so excited about District I hosting our recent convention and my installation as State President. Because of her treatment, she was unable to attend, despite the week before feeling really well. Debra's passing saddens me as well..., she always was very kind to me, soften spoken, and a smile for me!  Her passing, I am certain, leaves a hole in Zeta Tau.  I am so sorry!

 Last week was a trivia question... I go a couple of answers.  All of them were correct. The question again, Harry Bailey, George's brother, was a WWII war hero. Might you know what honor did Harry win in WWII? He received the Medal of Honor for saving a plane of soldiers.  New IAWL Trivia Question next week, while I am at IC Convention!

I hope you have sent your registration in to Leanne Dickens to attend the August Board Meeting in Abilene, hosted by District VII. It is August 9-11, 2013 at the MCM Elegante. Rose Pasillas, Leadership Seminar Chairman, ably assisted by her chapter, Sigma Iota, has planned a great session on Saturday morning. We will be supporting Project Linus as part of an IC project, Warm Welcome. Briefly, Project Linus provides hand crafted blankets for children battling tough diseases or traumatic injuries. The folks of Project Linus would enjoy supplies as well as hand crafted blankets. Now supplies means fabric, batting, thread, and even fleece for hand tied blankets. If you can stop by a JoAnn's, Hancocks, or even a Walmart that still sell yardage, pick up a yard of fabric or other supplies the folks of Project Linus can use to sew blankets.  Our newly appointed Warm Welcome Advocate, Donna Carter, of the Caring and Sharing Team, volunteers for Project Linus and can transfer your donations to group in the DFW area. Donna is a member of Sigma Iota. We will do the donation at the Board Meeting on Sunday, August 11th.  Thank you in advance for your support and love!

Happy, Happy, Happy Birthday to the following sisters for the next week:
Barbara Petrey - July 12 of Rho Theta, District I
Givoanna MacHugh - July 12 of Zeta Tau, District II
Dawn Call - July 13 of Gamma Phi, District IV
Grace Chavez - July 14 (I am not certain which Chapter or District - let me know and I will announce next week!)
Gina Daugherty - July 14 of Alpha Tau, District VI
Linda Tumlinson - July 16 of Lambda Nu, District V
Tamara Carroll - July 16 of Sigma Iota, District VI
Kathleen Traver - July 18 (I am not certain which Chapter or District - let me know and I will announce next week!)

Well, as I mentioned, I am getting ready to attend IC next week in Norfolk.  I am so excited to represent you and the Texas State Council.  Have my Vicky Jones SweetHeart outfit (check), my sequin vest (check), my red/white/blue dress with white gloves (check), the Texas flag (check), my formal (check), the flags and noise makers for the awards luncheon (check), and the rest of my stuff (whew....)! I will be sending my Blog for next week from Norfolk!  

I will also be working on the Board Letter for the August Meeting. I hope to have it ready to be sent out the Executive Board,etc., just after I return from IC. So look for that email. 

Remember, if you wish to get the Blog postings sooner than you have been, let me know by email at <sueannesa@yahoo.com>. And the Blog can be viewed at <htt'://esawonderfulwednesday.blogspot.com>.

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

Love and hugs to all Every Day Angels,

Sue Ann Tarleton, Texas State Council President 2013-2014 ESA

ESA Wonderful Wednesday - July 3, 2013

Happy Wonderful Wednesday and Fourth of July Everyone!

I hope everyone will be having a great Fourth of July with family and friends!  Most importantly to be safe during the holiday....

On the way home tonight, I was thinking about Independence Day, not the movie, but our Founding Fathers, partly because Owen and I watched a documentary last night on Mount Rushmore. The documentary was outlining who and how the monument to very specific Founding Fathers became a National Monument.  I have been privileged to see Mount Rushmore three times. It is just amazing!  But how does this relate...

Every May, we celebrate our ESA Founding Mothers, so to speak, in Founder Day programs, educationals, events, and meetings. Without some very special women many years ago, we wouldn't be joined as an organization doing wonderful activities for others and ourselves. And, yes..., just like George Bailey, without him, where would Bedford Falls have been.  Without ESA, where would many of us be devoting our love, time, and devotion? It would be hard to imagine! So I am taking a few moments to consider all the Founding Folks for us as a nation and an organization!

Now for IAWL Trivia... The movie takes place at Christmas 1946. Harry Bailey, George's brother, was a WWII war hero. Might you know what honor did Harry win in WWII?  Answer next week.  Write me if you know.  I am interested in what you all think it could be!

Happy, Happy, Happy Birthday (and many more) for the next week to the following sisters:
Pat Williams - July 6 of Epsilon Pi, District V
Judy Bowen - July 7 of Gamma Phi, District IV
Kay Howard - July 8 of Kappa Kappa, District IV and our Assistant Association of the Arts Chairman
Gretchen Mize - July 8 of Delta Omicron, District VII
Barbara Perales - July 9 of Kappa Kappa, District IV, ESA Foundation Board of Director Member and our Association of the Arts Chairman
JoAnn Carson - July 9 of Kappa Kappa, District IV
Heather High - July 9 of Lambda Nu, District V.

If you haven't yet sent your registration to Leanne Dickens, District VII President for the August State Board Meeting and Leadership Seminar, now is the time to get it done!  I have sent the form a few weeks ago.  It is on our Texas Web Site.  If you need me to resend to you directly, drop me an email.

If you are planning to attend IC Convention in just a few weeks, here is some information I sent out in an email in case you missed it:

• Except for just a few of us, most will be arriving either Tuesday or Wednesday. I am arriving on Monday, the 15th. 
• Plan on wearing our sparkle Texas vests, white blouses/tops, and black slacks, capris, or skirts to the general assemblies.  I will arrange with Jerry Hymer a time to take our traditional "vest" picture. The First General Assembly is Thursday morning. 
• BJ Clark, our Executive Director, will not be attending convention this year due to her battle with cancer and recently had surgery. It has been proposed to make donations to Wounded Warrior Program in honor of BJ. We are being asked to contribute food or gas gift cards. I know BJ will be touched knowing we have made gifts in her honor to a wonderful organization.
• I am not sure about having a dinner function quite yet. I will keep you apprised of those plans. 
• If I have forgotten something, please let me know so I can spread the word....

I am truly hoping you have been getting Blog/Email postings.  If you are getting this for the first time, you are able to access previous postings by clicking on the blogspot link below.  With this posting, there are six total. I can't believe I had posted six already... oh my gosh! Now if you want to get posts faster than the forwarding method from your District and Chapter Presidents, please email me directly with your name and email address. Use my email link below to send me the message. 

"Talk" to you all next week! Remember, ESA's ... A Wonderful Life! 

Love and Hugs to all Every Day Angels, 

Sue Ann Tarleton, Texas State Council President 2013-2014 ESA

ESA Wonderful Wednesday- June 26, 2013

Happy Wonderful Wednesday Everyone!

I am so excited to announce that the Texas State Council has a FaceBook page!  Royce Walker, our Social Media Chairman, created the FaceBook account. She is adding information on a very frequent basis, as FaceBook accounts are a work in progress with changes and additions as the days pass by...!  This is so exciting!!!  So what to do:
1) Go into your FaceBook account.
2) Search for "Texas State Council Epsilon Sigma Alpha International" (use those words exactly in that order and you should arrive at the FaceBook page).
3) When you find the account, view, like the site, and connect to it (or follow it).
4) Make sure to let everyone you know about our brand new FaceBook page. 
5) We are hoping to have many followers/friends.... We want you to be a part!
Thank you so much Royce for getting us to the first step in Social Media!

To answer the IAWL Trivia Questions from last week - Clarence Oddbody and ASII stands for Angel Second Class.  Did you guess correctly?  I heard from several with correct answers.  Next time, I will need to think of something a bit more difficult!

Happy, Happy, Happy Birthday (and many more) for the next week to the following sisters:
Charlsa Waldrop - June 29 of Lambda Alpha of District VIII
Erica May - June 30 of Rho Theta, District I
Ronda Hostetter - June 30 of Epsilon Pi, District V
Tammy Probst - July 2 of Rho Theta, District I and Past Texas State President
Cheryl Bailey - July 2 of Kappa Mu, District III
Judy West - July 4 of Kappa Alpha, District X
Vicki Tolifson - July 4 of Kappa Mu, District III

AND, Happy Birthday America on July 4th!  If I calculated correctly, the United States is a whooping 237 years young! Aren't we fortunate to have the Freedom to Celebrate our Nation's Birthday.... Hope your July 4th Holiday is not only fun, but SAFE!

I am truly hoping you have been getting Blog/Email postings.  If you are getting this for the first time, you are able to access previous postings by clicking on the blogspot link below.  With this posting, there are six total. I can't believe I had posted six already... oh my gosh! Now if you want to get posts faster than the forwarding method from your District and Chapter Presidents, please email me directly with your name and email address. Use my email link below to send me the message. 

"Talk" to you all next week! Remember, ESA's ... A Wonderful Life! 

Love and Hugs to all Every Day Angels, 

Sue Ann Tarleton, Texas State Council President 2013-2014 ESA

Quote from Mandy Hale - 

"To make a difference in someone's life,

you don't have to be brilliant, rich, beautiful, or perfect.

You just have to care."

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ESA Wonderful Wednesday - June 19, 2013

Happy Wonderful Wednesday Everyone!

Hope everyone is doing well this evening!  I am finally catching up at work.  So I now need to catch up with all my ESA tasks!

Let's start out with a little fun.... some IAWL trivia... Clarence AS II, George's Angel send to assist George to understand the importance of his life.  What was Clarence's last name? And, what does AS II stand for?

Juneteenth is a celebration observed in the US, and particularly in the State of Texas.  I am not going to get into the specifics of this day's meaning; other than, it is my understanding that it took several years to communicate the news of emancipation to slaves in Texas.  This starts me to wondering....Thankfully, it does not take four years to get information to everyone in today's world. In addition to my weekly blog/email, ESA and Texas has several methods of communicating news and events via the Jonquil, Headquarters' Web Site, Texas Web Site, and The TESAN. This year, we have a new Appointed Board Member for the Texas Executive Board - Social Media Chairman, Royce Walker.  Several other State Councils have done this as well this year to get the word out in FaceBook, Pinterest, Twitter, Linkedin, You Tube, etc., about ESA.... the good works, friendships/associations, leadership, networking, and educational aspects. It is becoming essential we "advertise" our beloved organization to insure our longevity in our communities. Moving forward, where would we be without ESA... the same place that Bedford Falls would have been without George Bailey!  Fortunately we can now communicate internally with the different tools at our finger tips; but by taking the steps for the future using Social Media, we can work together to reach many people who may be interested in working with us for our communities.

Now for Birthdays for the next week of June!  Happy Birthday Girlfriends....Cheree Harper - June 20, of Chi Kappa, District I - Cheree is our State Council Vocalist
Jennifer Schaefer - June 23, of Gamma Phi,  District IV
Sue Luedecke - June 23, of Lambda Nu, District V
Lynda Brandon - June 25, of Pi Delta, District I
June Benson - June 25, of Epsilon Iota, of District XI
Royce Walker - June 26, of Zeta Tau, District II - Royce is a PPAC member and our Social Media Chairman
Alice Bax - June 26, of District III There is still time to send in your Registration for IC Convention, July 15-21, 2013, in Norfolk, Virginia, hosted by the Virginia State Council.  Several of us are planning on attending.  We would love to have you attend as well.  The registration form can be found on the Headquarters' Web Site. If you are planning to go, remember to wear your Texas Vest with black slacks, capris, or skirts and a white blouse.  IC Convention is filled with many activities and informative events.  There is still time to make plans to join us in Norfolk!

As I mentioned last week, please remember to send in your $12.00 for the August State Board Meeting and Leadership Seminar.  I sent the registration form last week with my blog/email.  It can also be found on our Texas Web Site and in the upcoming July/August TESAN issue.  We look forward to you attending!

District Meetings have started this month for many of our District Councils.  I am hoping to visit the Districts this year.  If I am unable to attend, we will work to have an Elected Officer attend in my place to bring you "Greetings" from the Texas State Council!

Some chapters have conducted meetings in the month of June and presented educational programs.  If this is true for your chapter, remember your educational report is due to your District Educational Director and the Texas State Council Educational Director, Marsha Killiam.  Your report must be sent by email OR snail mailed (postmarked) on or before July 5th.

Also, the quarterly service report is due to your District Service Director.  Your report must be sent by email OR snail mail (postmarked) on or before July 10th.  Our Texas State Council, Cathy Kaufman, will be receiving your chapter reporting via your District Service Director.  There is no need to mail your service report to Cathy.

Lastly, if you would enjoy receiving my blog/email directly, please send me an email at <sueannesa@yahoo.com>. Make sure you provide me with your email address in the body of the email.  I have gotten a few where the sender's email was hidden.  I will put you on the list.  This means you may receive if a bit faster than the forwarding method via your District Presidents.
Talk" to you all next week! Remember, ESA's ... A Wonderful Life! Love and Hugs to all Every Day Angels,
Sue Ann Tarleton, Texas State Council President 2013-2014 ESA http://esawonderwednesday.blogspot.com/ sueannesa@yahoo.com

ESA Wonderful Wednesday - June 12, 2013

Happy Wonderful Wednesday Everyone!

Trying to back into the groove!

First off, thank you to those who have sent me cards and notes of sympathy due to the death of my aunt. I am in frequent contact with my uncle and cousins in Omaha, as they are working through some very tough days.

Based on the IC President's Magic Monday entry sent out yesterday, the IC 2013 Convention Association of the Arts form is due sooner than I was originally informed. The due date is June 15, 2013. So if you are planning to enter something into the completion in Norfork this coming July, please get that form filled out and mailed ASAP! You have until this coming Saturday get that going.

Additionally, if you have not sent your registration in for August 9-11, 2013 Texas State Council Board Meeting and Leadership Seminar, please do so soon. District VII will be our hostess at the MCM Elegante Suites at 4250 Ridgemont Drive in Abilene. The registration is just $12.00 as breakfasts are included in your hotel costs - what a deal! The Registration includes a $2.00 AV fee per person. A late fee of $5.00 will be applied if your registration is received after August 1, 2013. Room rates for 1 or 2 persons is $99.00 and $102.00 for 3 to 4 persons. Make your reservation under "ESA". The deadline for room rate is July 9, 2013. The Registration form can be found in our July/August TESAN that will be released very soon. Also, the form can be found on our Texas State Council WebSite. I am trying to figure out how to attach to the Blog, but it will be attached to the companion Wonderful Wednesday e-mail to be forwarded as needed. Rose Pasillas and her co-chairmen, Sigma Iota have promised a Wonderful Leadership Seminar. As soon as it is determined what service group we will target this week, I will send on that information to you. Likely this will be a support to one of the new Caring and Sharing focuses I have selected this year. You'll not want to miss this weekend of fellowship, fun, and festivities!

Sadly, I missed a May Birthday.... Happy Belated Birthday to Elaine Brundrett of Zeta Epsilon, District III.  Elaine attended her first Texas State Convention in May. She tells me she had a wonderful time..., her words! I hope she will attend many more. So a hearty welcome to ESA to Elaine and a Happy Belated Birthday!

For June Birthdays, this is what we have thus far through June 19th:

Susan Brown - June 1, of Epsilon Pi, District IV,
Janie Martin - June 3 of Gamma Phi, District IV,
Ann Hamilton - June 4 of  Theta Alpha, District VII,
Miranda Olveda - June 6 of District IV,
Brenda Newson - June 7 of Alpha Tau, District VI,
Bobbi Dinsmore - June 8, of Sigma Iota, District VI - Bobbi is one of our 2013-2014 Caring and Sharing Team Members, the Women in Crisis Advocate,
Annette Hanke - June 9 of Gamma Phi, District IV,
Happy Matthews - June 9 of Epsilon Pi, District V,
Becky Parker - June 12 of Alpha Tau, District VI,
Ruth Powers - June 16 of Gamma Phi, District IV,
Dianna Johnson - June 16 of Epsilon Pi, District V and
Judy Kirk - June 19 of Sigma Delta, District VIII.

Happy Wonderful Birthday to all of you. May you be blessed with more in the years to come! Sisters, send them a card, a note, or email of Birthday congratulations, as it puts a happy smile on our faces to have a Birthday wish coming from our Texas ESA Sisters!

And of course, tomorrow is the love of life's birthday, June 13th, Owen Smith, one of my Presidential Assistants for this year! Happy Birthday Sweetheart! Love you!

Tomorrow is our Flag Day, a commemerative celebration of our Nation's Flag.  It brings to mind the wonderful Flag Ceremony our PPAC members present annually at our State Conventions. When I see our Flag tomorrow, I planned to take a moment to say thanks to all those who have worked and/or fought for the freedom to fly our Flag each and every day!

Happy Father's Day to all of our Dads in Texas ESA and in our families! 

"Talk" to you all next week! Remember, ESA's ... A Wonderful LIfe! Love and Hugs to all Every Day Angels,
Sue Ann Tarleton, Texas State Council President 2013-2014 ESA

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ESA Wonderful Wednesday - Belated Wednesday, June 5, 2013

Happy and Wonderful Wednesday Everyone!

Hi Everyone... I do apologize for the late posting, but as most of you know, I left really early Tuesday morning on June 4th for my Aunt's funeral near Omaha, Nebraska.  Owen graciously drove me the total 1,400 miles to and from Bellevue, Nebraska.  I attended the Celebratory Services for Patricia "Pat" H. Tarleton on Wednesday, June 5th. I am very grateful I was able to make the sudden road trip there and back.  And I know from my Uncle and Cousins, they were just as thankful.  We made it home late last night driving through Nebraska, Iowa, Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas in just 12 hours - Whew! 

Both road trips, up and back, we went through Moore, Oklahoma.  It was so heartbreaking to see the devastation on each side of I-35. It almost appeared that the tornado jumped the interstate! Homes, with the emergency services markings for search and rescue were still visible on the homes, mangled signs, signs stripped of paint, demolished cars sitting in a mall parking lot, and buildings half gone. I hope any of our Oklahoma ESA Sisters and their friends and family members are safe and sound. It made me think of the ESA Disaster Fund.  Please consider adding the ESA Disaster Fund as well as the Texas Love Fund to your chapter and personal budgets for the coming year, if you have not done so already.  One just never knows when disaster strikes.  Having lived through several earthquakes, particularly the 7.2 shaker in October 1989, I know the toll a disaster can impact a person and their family.

Next week, I do promise, I will catch up on June Birthdays.  I know there was one May Birthday missed as the information from the chapter had not been sent.  If you chapter has not sent birthday information to Corresponding Secretary Joyce Smith, please do so immediately.  Additionally, if you have not sent your chapter membership and officers, please send today.  We may not have the time to follow-up to gather that important membership information from you.  Since we are now going to a totally electronic version of the roster, take a few moments to update Joyce with your order.  Thank you so much!

I know the TESAN reports were due while I was gone.  I had mine nearly ready.  So I will be sending today.  So get those in!

Lastly, for those of you who were wondering who the character was on the IAWL (It's A Wonderful Life) trivia question.... Mr. Potter played by the great Lionel Barrymore!

Thank you for your patience in my tardy posting of this email/blog.  My new routine was sadly tested due to the death of my favorite, one and only Aunt Pat!  I love her and miss her already!

Remember, ESA's ... A Wonderful Life.  Love and hugs to all ESA every day Angels!

Sue Ann Tarleton, Texas State Council President 2013-2014


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