"It's simple; ESA is a wonderful organization to belong to."
– Darla, OK
Friday, 07/30/2010
Quick Facts
Epsilon Sigma Alpha (ESA) was founded in 1929.
ESA is comprised of three governing and administrative entities:
ESA Headquarters provides administrative, business, leadership training, publication, and membership services that cannot be accomplished on a volunteer basis. Those who conduct the business of ESA Headquarters are paid staff.
The International Council of ESA is the volunteer advisory board for the organization that organizes and conducts the annual ESA convention. The IC also provides advice and counsel in the conduct of general ESA business for state and local officers. This volunteer board is comprised of both elected and appointed officers.
The ESA Foundation is a public foundation that was established to enhance ESA's philanthropic endeavors and interests. The ESA Foundation is governed by a board of volunteer directors who administer educational, scholarship, and grant programs that benefit the general public. This board also works to ensure that the ESA Foundation remains in complete compliance with all government requirements pertaining to non-profit, tax-exempt organization.
Most chapters raise money for local, national, and global charities including, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Hats for Hope homeless project, and National Easter Seal.
In 1972, ESA responded to Danny Thomas's request for support for the kids by adopting St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, TN, as its major philanthropic project. Since that time, ESA has helped to raise $130 million in cash and pledges for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Opportunities to chair events, hold officer roles, and handle special projects provide members with important hands-on experience.
An extensive awards program that includes quality merchandise rewards, honors, and employment credit for training and accomplishments is available.
Traditional chapters are open to persons 18 years of age and older, regardless of race, color, creed, or national origin. ESA also features active youth chapters for young women not yet 18 years of age; Collegiate Chapters to accommodate members within academic settings; and men's chapters. In addition, an Associate Membership is also available, where individuals and companies can support ESA without belonging to an established chapter.
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