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"In ancient days, when students from many lands first sat at the feet of philosophers, they were able to meet on a common ground by speaking the classic language of learning - "Greek". It is fitting therefore that we should have chosen the Greek alphabet and our three watch words from the Greek language. Epsilon Sigma Alpha, translated freely, means "Pursuit of Learning."

"Our members often say the letters ESA stand for Education, Service, and Association. Each member is encouraged to participate in a balanced program of activities focusing on all three aspects of the Epsilon Sigma Alpha experience. Most chapters work to develop a common prgram for the year; however, members who do not belong to a chapter can also participate by using web site resources, leadership training sessions and state, mulitstate and International Council events." (Taken from the Ideals of ESA: Bringing Good People together)

Eta Rho studies infant CPR and choking relief techniques in 2009

Melody Wade, Eta Rho, Derby gave an educational this year on infant CPR and choking relief techniques. The Infant CPR Anytime Personal Learning Program is a self-directed learning product that allows families, friends, grandparents, childcare providers, and others caring for infants to learn the care skills of infant CPR and relief of choking techniques in just 22 minutes. After giving demonstrations, each member was able to practice the techniques on the inflatable mimi-baby. Pictured to the left is Sherry Marlow taking her turn at the practice. Each member was given a reference guide to take home. This was an excellent hands-on program. Many Eta Rho members have infants in their care.

GOLD LINK AWARDS FOR 2008-2009

GOLD LINK AWARDS: This award will be presented to all chapters that report at least six (or more) programs on time to the Educational Director. The ESA year runs from June 1 through May 31 and reports must be postmarked by the 10th of the month.

Chapters in the state that have submitted six educational lessons on time to the State Educational Director this year (so far) and have received their Gold Link Award honors.

• Alpha Delta - Winfield - "Educated Butterflys"
• Delta Chi - Caldwell - "Steps to a Healthier You"
• Eta Phi - Wichita - "The "Buzz in the Bee Hive"
• Iota Mu - Wichita - "Garden of ESA - Bloom Where You are Planted"
• Eta Theta - Cheney - "ESA: Making a Difference"
• Alpha Omega - Scott City - "Free to Be Yourself - Dare to be Different"
• Eta Beta - Liberal - Come Fly with Me in ESA"
• Alpha Beta - Salina - "Free to learn - About points of interest"
• Gamma Lambda - Manhattan - "All we can be in ESA"
• Zeta Phi - Junction City - "Everything is Coming up ESA"

To check out the entire educational program and find lessons posted on line go to the Kansas Handbook and look for "Educationals" in the index. Click here for the: State Report on Education Activity for 2008-2009

COMMUNITY OUTREACH EDUCATIONAL

ZETA PHI CHAPTER HOSTS OUTREACH PROGRAMS FOR THEIR COMMUNITY. Sondra Messenger, Zeta Phi Junction City, shows a member of the wheat weaving class how to make the proper knot for her project. Sondra is a certified wheat weaving instructior and took time to explain the history of the art and explained how to choose and prepare the wheat for weaving. The wheat weaving Outreach program was the second one that Zeta Phi Chapter present this year. In October, the ladies hosted an Open House at the newly removated C.L. Hoover Opera House in Junction City. Opera House manager Tony Ballard told those attending the Open House about the history of the building and what is planned for the future.

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