Delta Chi Chapter in Caldwell has started off the year successfully hosting a Rush Party at the local fitness center-THE SPOT. The Social Theme for this year is "Free To Be Me". The Educational Theme is "Steps to a Healthier You" and our social Theme is "Busy Buzzy Butterflies. (Pictured left is THE SPOT spa owner, Patti Sprague)

Our new officers for the year are: Jill Mattingly, president; Melinda Neal, vice president; Dessie Scott, recording/ corresponding secretary; Clara Ginn, treasurer; Jeannie Ward, educational director; and Jan FitzSimmons, parliamentarian.

The Rush committee had a special time planned for us-"Free to Party with ESA" (Mexican Fiesta Style). The evening was spent playing three truths and a lie; learning some Zumba steps from the local spa owner, and drinking some non-alcoholic margaritas. Special guests for the evening were Jeanine Bevan, Mary Lou Bender, Jamie Ryan, Brenda Koerner, and Patricia Thurman.

Delta Chi Chapter of ESA held it's model meeting," Free to Learn About ESA," in the home of Barbara Shaffer on September 2. Kim Kummer, Kansas State Council 2nd vice president, and the rush committee ( Melinda Neal, Chr. Brenda Love, Dessie Scott, and Barbara Shaffer) were in charge of the lesson.

"ESA's Special Secret Sisterhood Sundae"

(Left:Dessie Scott)As vice president and membership chairman, Melinda Neal added chocolate syrup for sweet enthusiasm for new members to find smooth relationships and rich friendships in ESA.
(Right:Clara Ginn with cookie crumbs)

Dessie Scott, as recording/ corresponding secretary added nuts since we are all nuts about ESA—the network that brings good people together; and M&Ms which add flavor by keeping us informed of what is going on at all levels.

(Left:Marsha Barnes goes bananas) Clara Ginn, treasurer and in charge of the cookie jar, added cookie crumbs to add stability and accountability to serve others.(Right: Jeanne Ward adds toffie chips)

Marsha Barnes, social chairman, added slices of bananas for a-pealing activities which make our gatherings fruitful. Jeannie Ward, educational director, added the toffee chips, representing the lessons which will have food for thought and something to chew on.

(Left: Brenda Love adds carmel)Brenda Love, as Circle of Life, chairman added the caramel—the sweet reward for doing something for others.
For Ways and Means, Jill Mattingly, added sprinkles—something to make our chapter treasury sparkle with money through fundraisers.(Right: Jill Mattingly adds sprinkles)

(Left: Linda Bocox addes whipped cream))Linda Bocox added the whipped topping representing the membership —the cream of the crop.
(Right: Delta Chi pledges) And, finally our pledges hopefully, Jamie Ryan and Mary Lou Bender, added the cherries on top.

The completed Sundae represents the talents and skills of each and every member of ESA. Delta Chi not only enjoyed the symbolism of the lesson - they enjoyed the Sundae as well! Great Lesson Kim!