Topeka Dream home makes $750,000 for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.  Angie Fairbanks, President Cheryl Pucket, and Jackie Engelken attend the drawing for the winner of the Dream Home!  
Farewell speech from the outgoing President - Cyndie Ewy
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One year ago I stood before you, holding Jerry’s flag and wondering about “The Kaleidoscope of ESA…”As I look back at this amazingly fast 12 months, it has been one of the most rewarding years that I could have hoped for. All of you “Butterflies” in this collective group called a “Kaleidoscope” have surpassed my expectations, my heartfelt Kudos to you ALL.

Our first venture last August was exciting, and a huge success! My Kudos to Shelly Arnberger, Lisa Baum, and Kim Kummer for that State Council Meeting. The Quilts of Valor presenter, Shannon Royer, is now an ESA Member ………..How about that Lisa Baum! We tied 38 completely different beautiful fleece blankets and delivered them to the Bob Dole VA Center with 150 “Zip it Up “Presidents Challenge kits (the beginning of my dream)Wow!

The Heartspring Weekend came quickly with many doubts(due to construction) as to HOW we would fit in to their school cafeteria for a State Council Meeting. We did it! It was a little cozy and a wonderful weekend with Sheri Meyer responsible for seeking a great Retired Colonel, Dale Soderstrom to share his life in the Army and show personal slides of Sadam Hussein’s Palaces.  That was incredible. Verleene led the Coral Sensations, and they got us up to exercise! After our catered soup and salad dinner, Sheri surprised us with The Heart of America Men’s Chorus (60’s Style, with Tom Jones in the Building to see Verneene) and then Mary Ann’s Hippie party and style show. There are NO WORDS… Sunday during our meeting, we heard a perfect round of Taps played by Michelle Bingheim @ 11th hour on the11thday of the 11th Month - to honor The World Wide “Sounds of Remembrance,” Commemorating the ending of WW1. Big Kudos to Michelle, as we were lucky she was in Kansas. NOW THAT WAS A LOT in a little space. I THANK YOU ….Kudos to Kay Grissom and her Butterflies in District D. for that weekend.

There were about 20 of us that ventured to Souix Falls So.Dakota to attend the Midwest Area Regional Conference in October.  MARC is always very educational, and a lot of fun. They did not disappoint us.

This winter, in January, Mother Nature wouldn’t allow us to keep our plans for the State Council meeting so we postponed it  until  February – a little hectic – but all good - Zeta Epsilon went over the top and celebrated the occasion as if that was just how they planned it. For those of you that could still not attend due to Mother Nature, we missed you but carried on, business as usual. We had two really good speakers, and learned many things about PTSD from Dr. Gadt-Johnson’s Workshop. I would be amiss to skip our Boardroom set up in the Embassy Suites – ABOVE AND BEYOND – Zeta Epsilon. They are experts on how to throw a Board meeting! Kudos to Pam Mitchell (who tells us MEMBERSHIP IS KANSAS IS UP, and to the Zeta Epsilon Butterflies!

That sums up my year in one page. However; I will never be able to explain how much this year has meant to me -  TO BE WITH ALL OF YOU, CELEBRATING all of the KANSAS ACCOMPLISHMENTS.  I have made a Contribution to Heartspring and to Goodwill in your Honor.    A little message that meant a lot to me -  from good friend, not to mention any names, Rita Baker! "The first to Apologize is the Bravest – The first to Forgive is the Strongest, and the first to Forget is the Happiest ………….. God’s speed to you all.
 
Cyndie Ewy,   2018-2019 ESA Kansas State President 

TWO MORE DREAM HOMES BREAKS GROUND IN 2018!
TICKETS SOLD WILL BRING IN OVER $1 MILLION!

 St. Jude Dream Home in Wichita AND Topeka  (pictured above) have broke ground  in  2018 and bring in over $1 million for St. Jude this year alone by the State of Kansas.   Chapters are encourage to come and help with the state's project and earn money toward support of the hospital to end childhood cancer.  Please contact Mary Hill to volunteer for this exciting opportunity to support St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Wichita and Joy Thornbrugh in Topeka.   ESA IN KANSAS GAVE $985,825 IN 2018!!!!

Members of ESA are asked to help with the purchase of a chair for the children of Easterseals / Capper!  A chapter can also purchase or pledge to buy a part of the chair.

Go to the Easterseals' page to find out more details
2018-2019 Easterseals/Capper KSC Project

R830 Small hi/lo Feeding Chair

Seat and Back                                 $1,005.00

Small Hi-Lo Base                           $1,810.00

Small armrests                                $   210.00
Small tan pads                                $   210.00
Flat headrest                                   $   195.00
Small tray (requires armrests)        $   210.00
Small butterfly harness                   $   100.00
                   Total Price                        $3,740.00

KANSAS COUNCIL, DISTRICTS & CHAPTERS AT WORK
Here is what is happening in Kansas

"Life is Good in ESA"

Kansas State Council passes new Membership Incentive Plan! 
Check it out! GET INVOLVED!!
IC NEWSLETTERS
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MARC NEWSLETTERS
Found on MARC site page (1st tab)

KANSAS STATE COUNCIL
Go to MEETINGS to see photos of the meetings.

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