Rita Baker
President of Kansas State Council of ESA in 2021-2022

Rita Baker, 2021-2022 Kansas State Council President,  joined ESA in 1981.  ( Fifty years of service in Epsilon Sigma Alpha)

I had the privilege of growing up on a cattle ranch where I learned hard work, responsibility, integrity and family.  My Mom made sure that her six kids knew that Jesus Christ was their ultimate source and my Dad made sure we understood our word was as good as a written contract.

I was a stay-at-home mom until my kids were middle school and junior high.  I have always been in some type of office work.  I have worked for the city of Emporia, was clerk of the District Court and Chief Clerk of the 5th Judicial District, secretary to five geologist in an oil company, secretary to vice presidents of oil companies, and an administrative assistant in the Orthopedic Research Institute.

Currently I am executive director of an orthopedic society and of a total joint orthopedic conference where I plan, organize, and oversee both annual meetings.  I am also guest service director of my church and vice president of my bowling league. 

I have two children, Scott (Elaine) Houston, TX and Kristi Wichita, KS.  I have two granddaughters, Alex (George), Atlanta, GA and Riley (Reid), Durham, SC.  I enjoy football, basketball, baseball, softball, and bowling, especially if the University of Oklahoma is playing.  Besides my love of ESA, I enjoy bowling and reading.
Epsilon Sigma Alpha, International offers many opportunities to experience Good Works - Good Times - Good People. We encourage everyone to explore our website and contact a chapter in your area, or our State Membership Director, for more information about becoming part of the most dynamic volunteer and leadership organization today.
Epsilon Sigma Alpha is an organization dedicated to leadership and philanthropic endeavors. Founded in 1929 in Texas, ESA currently has chapters in most US states and Australia with our International Headquarters located in Fort Collins, CO. Although ESA is a Greek Letter organization, we are not affiliated with College or University sororities or fraternities. However, we do have ESA collegiate chapters across the country. ESA Leadership training is available in the local chapters and additional opportunities abound at State and International meetings. 

The Council Board of Directors meets four times a year to promote its programs and conduct the business of ESA. The ESA members in Kansas are proud of their history of accomplishments and will continue to carry the ESA torch into the future.
State Theme for 2021-2022
"ESA ... A Beautiful Ride"

The President's Project (Challenge) is First Responders (i.e. doctors, nurses, military, firefighters, police, sheriff, state trooper, and ESA members).  The President really feels ESA Members are first responders.  We hear of a need and we are on it.


(President's Bio Continued:)
In April of 2022, I will have been in ESA 50 years.  A lot has happened and changed in these years, but I have never lost my love for ESA and what it represents.  Most of all, I cherish my friendships with my ESA sisters.   It is truly an honor to serve as your Kansas State Counsel President.  Saddle up, let’s Ride

KANSAS ESA - MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF OTHERS!

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Epsilon Sigma Alpha International (ESA) is a leadership and service organization bringing good people together to pursue programs that make a positive difference - locally, nationally and internationally. Since 1929, ESA members have used their network of more than 1,000 chapters to excel in community education, service and philanthropy. Their "hands-on" endeavors provide more than 650,000 direct service hours and more than $13 million for charitable causes each year.

ESA's unique program provides members with training, education and support they need to promote successful public service projects, while developing personal and professional skills in management, public relations and leadership. Always ahead of its time, it has blazed new trails in volunteerism and has become a premier leadership organization.

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