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Fall
2007
Presidents
Message
Treasurer's
Report - Dues Increase
National
ESP News
Committee
Reports
Special
Correspondence from:
Presidents
Message - Fred Davis, Alpha Omicron President
Eleven
members of Alpha Omicron Chapter of ESP have just returned
from the National ESP Conference in Charlestown, South Carolina
where we spent a busy four days with other state representatives
from around the nation. It was a rewarding time with lots
of discussion, fun, and professional development opportunities.
Especially rewarding was to see how many of our chapter members
and retirees were involved in the planning and execution of
the events and to see so many in leadership positions and
recipients of National Awards.
I was
proud to receive, as president of Alpha Omicron, recognition
from the National President, the following awards for our
chapter; The Platinum Certificate for the Chapter of Merit
Award with one of the highest scores presented; The Northeast
Region Achievement in Membership Award which was presented
with a $25.00 gift certificate for merchandise from National;
The Silver Chapter Certificate of Achievement in the Development
Campaign with an average contribution of almost $48.00 per
member; and the Certificate of Achievement for Member Participation
in the campaign at 26.5%, again one of the highest in National.
Individual
members fared equally well with four National awards being
presented. Christy Bartley was a national winner in the Mid-career
category, Dwane Miller received national Early Career recognition,
the Diversity Team of Jan Scholl, Patreese Ingram, Gretl Collins
and Howard Neurenberger represented the Northeast Region for
the Team Award, and Tom Weber received the Richard Angus Scholarship
for Professional Development.
I would
also be remiss if I did not recognize the outstanding job
that Nancy Crago did as Immediate Past National President.
Nancy was well respected by her colleagues and received a
book of well-wishes and pictures as a departing gesture from
the National Board. Not to be outdone, Nancy Wallace performed
admirably in her role as the Northeast Regional Vice President
and Chair of the Member Services Committee.
Other
National Board members from Pennsylvania include Duane Stevenson,
Global Relations, Debra Gregory, Member Services, Fay Strickler,
Member Recruitment and Retention, Karen Vines, Professional
Development and Jeff Myers, Resource Development and Management.
Also participating in the conference was Nancy Kadwill who
presented a poster session, and Karen Vines who sate on a
presentation panel about marketing ESP.
I hope
that all of you are planning to attend our Annual Meeting/luncheon
on October 19 so that you can congratulate this year's winners,
and support our newly recognized state winners for submission
to National in 2008.
ESP
Annual Membership Dues Increase
- Richard
Stup, Alpha Omicron Chapter Treasurer
Funding
is essential for any organization to operate effectively and
ESP is no exception. I'm sure that most of you know that the
majority of our operating budget is derived from your annual
membership dues. What you might not know is that a large portion
of your dues go to the National ESP organization. In past
years your membership dues for renewing members was $50. We
retained $20 here in the local chapter and forwarded $30 along
to National to maintain your national membership.
Last year,
National made the decision to increase their annual dues from
$30 to $40 starting in FY 08. In order to maintain our annual
local budget of $20.00 per member, we need to pass on the
$10 National increase to your next year's total annual dues.
The ESP Executive Board is proposing that our local chapter
dues be increased to $60 for an annual membership renewal,
and $40 for a new membership. Your Chapter leadership strives
to be efficient with your ESP budget. This dues increase will
bring no additional funds locally, it is only to meet the
increased cost of national dues.
Membership
Application & Dues Deadline - January 4, 2008
National
ESP News
National
ESP Endowment Campaign - Duane Stevenson, National
Committee Chair
Many of
you know that the National ESP Organization is working on
raising funds for a $500,000 endowment to support Scholarships
and ESP activities. So far approximately $340,000 has been
raised from ESP members nationwide, which means there is still
$160,000 to raise in donations. If you are interested in donating
to the National ESP Endowment, bring your donation to the
ESP meeting on October 19th or you can mail it to the National
ESP organization or to our chapter treasurer. Help preserve
the future activities and great benefits of our professional
organization by making a donation to the endowment. For further
information, contact Duane Stevenson by email at dls37@psu.edu
or phone 610-746-1970, ext 2.
Committee
Reports
Endowment
Committee Report -
Duane
Stevenson, Committee Chair
You
can help!
The All
Extension Conference is just around the corner and ESP will
be one of the partner professsional organizations participating
in the annual professional organizations auction to be held
after the recognition banquet on the evening of October 18,
2007 at the Penn Stater Organization. This is the time of
year that you can help your ESP chapter by bringing a item
for ESP to the auction or buy an ESP sponsored auction item.
The funds raised from the ESP portion of the auction are used
for Scholarships and the National Endowment. If you are unable
to attend the meeting or auction send your auction item with
another ESP member. Hope to see you on the evening of October
18th to support your ESP organization. If you have any questions
feel free to contact Duane Stevenson at 610-746-1970, ext
2 or by email to dls37@psu.edu.
Membership
-
Marilyn Corbin, Committee Chair
EPSILON
SIGMA PHI would not be where it is today without valuable
members like you! Membership in ESP provides instant recognition
of your professionalism and demonstrates a commitment to your
own continuing professional development. To keep your membership
up-to-date, it is time to renew your annual membership to
ESP. Please complete the ESP
membership application and mail it with your check of
$60.00 to Marilyn Corbin to renew your dues by January 4,
2008.
Epsilon
Sigma Phi’s mission is to foster standards of excellence
in the Extension system and to develop the Extension profession
and the professional. ESP also honors its members and outstanding
friends of Extension with recognition and scholarships. More
important ESP exists because of committed Extension professionals
like you who understand the value and importance of participating
in professional organizations.
Assistance
Needed - Karen Vines, Vice-President, Alpha Omicron
I would
like to develop a list of past recipients of our chapter awards.
I have reviewed the minutes currently on the website, but
these yield limited results. Please consult the lists (on
the chapter awards page) and provide any additional information
you might have regarding past recipients. Thanks!
Special
Correspondence
This letter was submitted
by Fred Davis on behalf of Alpha Omicron membership for inclusion
in a book presented to member and outgoing Past President,
Nancy Crago, at the National ESP Conference.
Dear
Nancy:
The members
of Alpha Omicron Chapter of Epsilon Sigma Phi are very proud
to add this letter to your book of remembrances as you complete
your final chapter in the leadership of the national organization.
You have continued the great legacy of National Presidents
from Pennsylvania including Patricia Powley and Fay Strickler,
all of you exemplifying the goals and ideals of this great
institution.
Nancy,
you have been a diligent, focused and hardworking member of
ESP from your work with our local chapter, through your Regional
responsibilities, to the National Board and as National President.
As a former Extension Regional Director, I personally have
been grateful for your Presidential focus and emphasis on
leadership development, a subject close to my heart.
Balancing
an active family living program in Pittsburgh is difficult
enough without the rigors of responsibility as a National
Officer of Epsilon Sigma Phi. From my perspective, you handled
both with patience, dignity, and professionalism, all at the
same time, not an easy feat with the pressures we receive
from all corners.
You have
encouraged each and every one of us, especially those of us
in a leadership capacity, to expand our horizons, work harder
for the good of the entire organization, and to be proud of
our accomplishments in ESP. It is truly and extension of the
association in recognizing and rewarding service, education,
and professionalism.
On behalf
of all of Alpha Omicron's annual and retired members, congratulations
and best wishes as you complete your work on the National
Board and as Immediate Past President. We could not be more
proud of you!
Sincerely,
Fred Davis
President, Alpha Omicron Chapter
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