ESA Supporting the Military since WWII

During World War II, Epsilon Sigma Alpha sponsored an "Empty Your Purse for Uncle Sam" campaign, one of the first nationally organized activities of the organization. In this door-to-door campaign, members collected metal for recycling into munitions. ESA also collected books and other reading material for distribution to Soldiers deployed around the world. On Dec. 3rd a New Orleans ESA chapter donated more than $2,000 of food and comfort products to Sailors assigned to Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base (NAS JRB).

ESA Chapter has Inaugural Turkey Bowl

Tau Kappa Epsilon Chapter of Adrian, MI held its first-ever Turkey Bowl on Nov. 19. Three Epsilon Sigma Alpha Chapter, Alpha Phi, Chi Omega and Alpha Sigma Alpha, participated. The Turkey Bowl was a seven-on-seven flag football tournament. To start off the event, Alpha Phi played Delta Nu Kappa. Next, Chi Omega faced Alpha Sigma Alpha. The winners of those matches, Alpha Phi and Chi Omega, then competed in the final round. Alpha Phi was the overall winner and took home a trophy that will be passed off to the winning sorority each year. Chi Omega came in second, followed by Delta Nu Kappa,and Alpha Sigma Alpha. The reason for holding the event was to raise money for TKE’s local charity, the Daily Bread. Those who attended were asked to either pay a $1 fee or bring a canned food item to gain admittance.

ESA Decked out For Christmas

Beta Iota Chapter of McAlester, OK hosted their Christmas Tour of Homes on Dec. 13th. The Epsilon Sigma Alpha chapter tour consisted of four stops, which is a typical number for the annual event. Chapter members called various homeowners to determine if they are willing to have their homes and Christmas decorations be a part of the tour. “St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is Epsilon Sigma Alpha International’s main project, and we contribute to that, as well, but we try to keep most of our fundraising local, going to local projects,” Betty Blakman.

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ESA hosts Dinner for Veterans

The Epsilon Sigma Alpha Chapter of Frankfurt, KS hosted a dinner for the veterans of the Frankfort Community at the American Legion Post. Approximately 85 were in attendance that included 34 veterans, along with their spouse or family member, and 16 members of Beta Epsilon. Veterans shared their stories and the event was a huge success! The evening concluded with closing remarks by Andy Mayer, VFW Commander.

Beta Zeta Shows Support for Troops differently

The Epsilon Sigma Alpha Beta Zeta Chapter of Canon City, CO chose the new PTSD unit at Havens Behavioral Health in Pueblo for their Hope for Heroes: An ESA National event project. The newly formed psych unit houses 25 military members in treatment for PTSD. Dr Corinne Harper requested items for the day room including DVDs, games and books for the veterans. The ESA chapter also contributed gas cards to be given to family members who were strained financially when it came to visiting their loved ones. They were so appreciative that the chapter plans to take up another collection of items this spring.

A unique spin on a Christmas tour of homes

Beta Iota Chapter of McAlester, OK, is planning an incredible tour of homes this coming Saturday. For 30 years, members of Beta Iota have planned this fun event for their community benefiting St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Click the title to read the full story in their local paper.

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Zoo Atlanta Hosts ESA Chapter's Give thanks. Walk

Alpha Delta Chapter of Winston, GA increased chapter participation from 3 to 37 thanks to the efforts of Gail Marchant. "I begged, pushed, cajoled, encouraged and prodded the Ga. ESA Ladies trying to increase our participation. And it worked," says Gail. Epsilon Sigma Alpha's Alpha Delta chapter held their Give thanks. Walk. at the Atlanta Zoo. Even the weather cooperated!

ESA Chapter raises over $30,000 at Give thanks. Walk.

Epsilon Sigma Alpha's Delta Tau Chapter of Louisville, KY raised more than $30,000 dollars for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital during their Give thanks. Walk.

Target helps ESA Chapter's Give thanks. Walk

Sigma Kappa Chapter of St. Louis Park, MN has raised more than $1,200 for St. Jude Children's Research Hostpital at thier Give thanks. Walk. Last year Epsilon Sigma Alpha's Sigma Kappa chapter had 95 walkers and this year they had 1,000 walkers. On top of the $1,200 the chapter raised during the walk, Target donated a check for $10,000! Great job Sigma Kappa!

Still Going Strong for the Give thanks. Walk.

Epsilon Sigma Alpha's Kappa Mu Chapter of Ivesdale, IL hosted their Give thanks. Walk. this year and is still going strong. The chapter has had their ups and downs in their first year, but are still going strong and raising lots of funds for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital throught the Give thanks. Walk. "We are doing great. Things are rapidly changing and always interesting. We love what we do and we love being part of something bigger then ourselves. A new saying I just read the other day that I love: We live from what we get, we have a life from what we give. I honestly think this is the meaning of the season, giving more then you ever thought and knowing that this journey is right where you were suppose to be," says Jenny Bates of Kappa Mu.