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Mary Abrams Kinkel

Colorado State Council President

1951 -1952

Mary joined Alpha Sigma Chapter in Arvada in 1946.


She served her chapter as Treasurer, Recording Secretary, Corresponding Secretary, Vice President and President.
In 1950 Mary was appointed State Parliamentarian, and in 1951, she was elected Colorado’s fifth State President. She presided at the State Convention held in Denver that year.
The first state newspaper “Echos of ESA” was started during Mary’s term of office. She worked hard, with the help of several Denver girls, to make the paper a success but it failed.
Mary spent many hours trying to help new chapters get going after these chapters were organized and left to fend for themselves.
Mary started for I.C. Convention in Portland, Oregon, as Colorado’s delegate, but die to plan difficulties she did not make it. She did, however, attend the two I.C. Conventions in Denver and one in Memphis, Tennessee.
Eleven State Conventions have been attended by Mary. She served as Scrapbook Judge and President’s Workshop Chairman.
What does ESA mean to Mary . . . “Friendship, work, exasperation, love, learning, humility; I guess in my nearly twenty years of membership almost any descriptive word could be applied to what ESA means to me.”

Jean Kump

Colorado State Council President

1989 – 1990


Jean pledged to Theta Zeta Chapter in Rangely in October of 1967.
Since joining ESA, she has held all chapter offices more than once and has served her Area Council as Chaplain and President.
She served the Colorado State Council as Treasurer, Recording Secretary, Vice President, President Elect and President.
Jean was elected Colorado’s forty-third State President at the State Convention in Denver.
Her theme was “ESA – A Way to Grow.”
Jean represented Colorado at the I. C. Convention in Dallas, when our sorority celebrated its 60th Anniversary. She also attended I. C. Conventions in Little Rock, Indianapolis, Sale Lake City and others.
During her years as State President, Jean held the ESA Foundation Workshop during the First General Assembly and presented the idea of acquiring an All Faith’s Flag for use at our State Council Meetings.
What does ESA mean to Jean . . .
“Although ESA has become a way of life, she still finds it difficult to describe what it means to her. It means having a large family that she always wanted. It means love, having someone to share a common bond with and never feeling alone. It means she has those who have faith in her and support her with love and help and it builds self-esteem. It means that she can be a small seed in a vast garden, and together we can make a difference in our world. ESA has given her a way to grow.”

Kathryn Kutch

Florida State Council President

1972 – 1973


Kathryn pledged Epsilon Sigma Alpha in Kermit, Texas in December 1957.
Kathryn moved to Florida and affiliated with Alpha Nu Chapter, Merritt Island, Florida. She served two terms as President and held all other elected in Alpha Nu Chapter.
In Missile Area Council Cocoa Beach, Florida, Kathryn held the offices of Recording Secretary, Vice President and President.
She served the Florida State Council as Parliamentarian, Recording Secretary, 3rd Vice President, 1st Vice President, President Elect and President.
Kathryn was elected Florida’s twenty-second State President in 1972 at the State Convention held in Tampa, Florida.
Her theme was “Walk a Mile with Me.”
Kathryn was Florida’s delegate to the I. C. Convention in Freeport, Grand Bahama Island. She also attended I. C. Conventions in Hollywood, California; St. Louis, Missouri; Tulsa, Oklahoma, Portland, Oregon (twice) and Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
During the planning of the I. C. Convention in Freeport, the hotel burned and Florida members rallied to plan new dining and entertainment events. Kathryn states her Florida sisters “truly walked a mile with me!”
Kathryn was selected as Alpha Nu Chapter’s Woman of the Year in 1965 and again in 1968. She was named Woman of the Year for the State of Florida in 1968.
In 1975, Kathryn moved to the State of Washington and joined Beta Omicron Chapter. She served as President in 1977-78 and in 1985-86. She moved to Colorado in late 1995, affiliated with Zeta Rho Chapter and now serves on both the chapter and council level.
What does ESA mean to Kathryn . . .
“ESA means to me, always, a “home for the heart.”

Betty Jean Marshall

Colorado State Council President

1963 – 1964


Betty Jean joined ESA in 1951 with Delta Lambda Chapter in Pueblo. She had held all offices in that chapter. She also served as Treasurer, Corresponding Secretary and President of Pueblo City Council.
Her first Stat Council appointment was that of ESA Home Board Representative, followed by being elected to the offices of Recording Secretary, Vice President and then President.
She was elected Colorado’s seventeenth President in 1963. As State President she attended the I. C. Convention I Spokane, Washington as Colorado’s delegate.
Her theme was “Count Your Blessings.”
Her term as President was memorable for the adoption of revised Constitution and Bylaws and the initiation of Circle Workshops at Convention. She served as Judge for the Kansas Outstanding Girl Contest, Nebraska Outstanding Girl Contest and Denver Epsilon Council Outstanding Girl Contest.
Betty Jean has served as Vice President of the Lamplighters.
She held the office of I. C. Corresponding Secretary during the term of 1963-1964. She served under Colorado’s own Kay McLaughlin who was I. C. President. She completed her term wit the I. C. Convention in Milwaukee.
She also attended I. C. Conventions in Denver and Albuquerque.
The highlight of Betty Jean’s career in Colorado ESA was her selection as Outstanding Girl in the State for 1964-1965.
What does ESA mean to Betty Jean . . .
“ESA is a way of life, learning, giving, caring, sharing, ESA is friends, warm and wonderful associations, priceless possessions.”

Elda Mae Martin

Colorado State Council President

1975 – 1976


Elda Mae was pledged to Beta Omicron Chapter in Monte Vista in 1952. She has held all chapter offices and served on all committees. As chapter Publicity Chairman she received five State Awards for Outstanding Reporting.
Elda Mae has served as Chaplain, Parliamentarian, Recording Secretary, Vice President, President Elect and was elected the twenty-ninth State President of Colorado.
She was Colorado’s delegate to the I. C. Convention in Portland, Oregon. She attended the following I. C. Conventions: New Orleans, Salt Lake City (twice), Freeport, Grand Bahamas, Indianapolis, Kansas City, Dallas and Little Rock. She has attended at least fifteen state conventions.
Elda Mae was named second runner-up in the 1971 Colorado Outstanding Girl Contest.
Elda Mae’s theme as State President was “Dare to Be,” which was used to implement the idea of everyone “doing their own thing” along the structure of ESA ideals and projects. She encouraged participation in VIA, Men of ESA, Diana Award, Cancer Awareness, Project Hope, the Million Dollar Bike Ride, March of Dimes, Cerebral Palsy, and ESA World Center. She participated in the State leadership programs including Transactional Analysis Seminars and the Spirit of ’76 Membership Campaign.
What does ESA mean to Elda Mae . . .
“If one pursues the ideals of ESA sincerely and earnestly, giving themselves to a life of service to others, and a loving concern each sister to another, your life cannot help but be enriched day by day, year by year. The way is hot easy, but worthwhile ideals are never easy; and the ultimate goal is worth all the effort. And you can spend a lifetime striving toward the ultimate goal.”

Kay McLaughlin

Colorado State Council President

1956 - 1957
Kay was pledged by Delta Eta chapter of Durango in 1951. She served her chapter as Corresponding Secretary, Educational Director, Vice President and President. She served her chapter in other offices including the above several times.
State Treasurer was the first State office Kay held, then State Vice president, and in 1956 she was elected Colorado tenth State President. She presided at the State Convention held in Durango, Colorado in 1957.
Kay attended all State Conventions except four since 1953. She served as Chairman of several workshops and was Editor of The Golden Lamp for two years.
Kay was Colorado’s delegate to the I.C. Convention held in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
In 1961 Kay was chosen as Colorado’s first “Outstanding Woman of the Year.” Kay served a two-year term as President of the Lamplighters, as well as a two-year term as Treasurer.
Kay attained her Fifth Degree of Pallas Athene in 1980.
Kay’s first touch with the International Council was when she was appointed I.C. Chaplain. She was elected I.C. Parliamentarian, IC. Treasurer, I.C. 2nd Vice President, I.C. 1st Vice President, and I.C. President. Her theme as I.C. President was “Climb Every Mountain.”
Kay was I.C.’s capable representative to Colorado’s State Conventions for six years. She performed many services such as installations, helpful suggestions and keeping Colorado well informed on happenings of I.C.
Kay was installed I.C. President in Milwaukee. She presided at I.C. Convention in Spokane. She attended nineteen I.C. Conventions and served as I.C. Disaster Fund Chairman and was a member of ESA Home Board for several years.
In 1968, Kay was responsible for forming the Four Corners Council, consisting of chapters in New Mexico, Arizona, Utah and Colorado. The purpose of this council was for exchanging ideas and for social and educational purposes.
What does ESA mean to Kay . . . “The opportunity to serve an organization which I consider most worthwhile; the privilege of becoming acquainted with many wonderful people throughout the country and forming lasting friendships which are invaluable. Learning to express myself adequately in public (the highest of all mountains I had to climb, but well worth the effort.) What more can I say? I wish I had the time and could find the words to put down on just what ESA has meant to me> If I get started, I could probably write a book – but I will spare you that.”

Helen McSpadden

Colorado State Council President

1976 – 1977

Helen was pledged in Grand Island, Nebraska in 1950. She transferred to Alpha Mu Chapter in Des Moines, Iowa in 1952, and in 1957, she affiliated with Epsilon Epsilon Chapter in Denver. Helen has held all chapter offices and served as Chapter President four times. She has also served as chairman of all chapter committees. She served as Vice President and President of Denver Epsilon Council and on various committees and on an I.C. Committee.
Helen served the Colorado State Council as Historian, Educational Director, Philanthropic Chairman, Treasurer, Recording Secretary and President Elect, and was elected as Colorado’s thirtieth State President.
Her theme was “ESA – A Way of Life.”
She also served as the Iowa State Council as 2nd Vice President. She attended State Leadership Seminars in Denver and Estes Park.
Helen was a life member and had attained her Fifth Degree of Pallas Athene. She served as Judge for the States of Texas and Washington on awards. She served on the Installation Team for the 50th Anniversary of ESA at the I.C. Convention in Denver and on two other I.C. Conventions held in Denver.
Helen was an honorary member of Denver Alpha Council and Alpha Alpha Chapter #170.
She was Colorado’s delegate to the I.C. Convention in Norfolk, Virginia. She also attended the following I.C. Conventions: Phoenix, Salt Lake City, New Orleans, Indianapolis, Honolulu, Kansas City and three times in Denver. Helen had attended twenty-seven of her own Colorado State Conventions.
“ESA – A Way of Life” was Helen’s theme as State President, and she encouraged members to be true sisters to each other, to reaffirm the ideals of our Sorority, to be ever mindful of the responsibilities we pledged to our Sorority, to be tolerant and sincere, and ever worthy to wear the badge that symbolizes virtue, honor, truthfulness and loveliness.
She also encouraged members to become involved with their community, and to let their voices be heard on local and national issues.
What does ESA mean to Helen . . .”ESA means a way of Life. After 32 years, it is an inseparable part of my life, which has helped me to grow philanthropically, educationally and socially; it has helped me to be useful to those who need me; it has allowed me to ask for help when I need it; and it has meant beautiful and lasting friendships both in Colorado and all over the world.”

Nancy Negomir

Colorado State Council President

1987 – 1988
Nancy pledged to Theta Eta Chapter in Denver in March 1959.
In Theta Eta, she held all chapter offices, including two terms as President. Nancy served as President, Vice President, Treasurer, Historian, Philanthropic Chairman and Ways and Means Chairman of Denver Epsilon Council.
On the Colorado State Council, she served as Philanthropic Chairman, Golden Lamp Editor, Treasurer, Corresponding Secretary, Vice President, President Elect and President.
Nancy was Colorado’s forty-first State Council President and was elected as the State Convention in Alamosa. She has attended twenty-one state conventions.
Nancy was Colorado’s delegate to the I. C. Convention in Portland, Oregon. She has also attended four other I. C. Conventions.
Nancy’s theme was “ESA: The Greatest Show on Earth.”
Nancy’s biggest change was having the State Fall Meeting in the mountains (Evergreen) in an informal but beautiful setting.
Nancy was Woman of the Year three times in her chapter and Colorado Woman of the Year in 1976. She has earned her Fifth Degree of Pallas Athene.
What does ESA mean to Nancy . . .
“ESA means my life line. ESA is friendship, love, support in the good and bad times, learning, helping others, fun and laughter. I firmly believe that I would not be doing what I am now if I had not been in ESA. Only through my activities in ESA did I make great strides in my personal growth to the point where I returned to school to get my Master’s Degree in Social Work. ESA has given me life long friends and opened the door to a new career.”

Maxine Ong

Colorado State Council President

1972 – 1973
Maxine was pledged to Theta Zeta Chapter in Rangely in February 1959.
Maxine has held all chapter offices except Recording Secretary.
She served the Northwestern Area Council as President for two years.
She has held the following State Council offices: Treasurer, Corresponding Secretary, Educational Director, Treasurer, Vice President, President Elect and was elected Colorado’s twenty-sixth State President.
Here theme was “Make a Pearl.”
She was Colorado’s delegate to the I. C. Convention in Freeport, Grand Bahamas. She has attended five I. C. Conventions – Denver, St. Paul, Minnesota; Salt Lake City, Utah; Indianapolis, Indians; and Freeport, Grand Bahamas.
Her new ideas or changes were to encourage the chapters to mail their philanthropic donations to the chairman prior to convention. She also eliminated the presentation of First Pearl and Pallas Athene Awards at Convention.
What does ESA mean to Maxine . . .
“It’s really hard to find the words to express what ESA means to me because of the many enriching and rewarding experiences it has provided for me. I’m grateful for the opportunity to broaden my horizons through the educational programs and leadership training. The chance to be of service to my fellow man and the warmth of the love and friendship of my many ESA sisters.”

Candie Patino

Colorado State Council President

1995 – 1996


Candie was pledged and a charter member to Beta Xi Chapter in Berthoud in 1974.
She has held all offices in her chapter and has served as President four times. She has held all offices and chairmanships in Northern Colorado Council and served that council as President in 1983-1984.
Candie has served the Colorado State Council as the Golden Lamp Editor, Jr. and Sr. Circle of Life Coordinator, Recording Secretary, Treasurer, Vice President, President Elect and President.
In 1995, she was elected Colorado’s forty-ninth State President at the State Convention in Grand Junction.
Candie’s theme was “ESA, Our Wings to Rainbows.”
Candie was Colorado’s delegate to the I. C. Convention in Denver, Colorado. She also attended a previous I. C. Convention in Denver, as well as conventions in Minneapolis and Orlando.
During Candie’s year, DESAs were a part of the installation ceremony and farewell, as well as all meetings. No head or sub-head tables were used at board meetings; officers were seated throughout the membership to instill sisterhood, friendship, participation and FUN! Introduced agenda with times included for each item. 60 second “Rainbow Basics” limiting time for officer and chairmen (other than those needing blocks of time for presentations) to 60 second to remind members of due dates, forms to be filled out, etc. All printed materials to be distributed to members were placed in packets and handed to chapter presidents and state officers at the meetings or mailed or hand-delivered to those not in attendance. All members made “paper sack angels” at Fall Board and three craft demonstrations with drawings were held at Spring Board. She received “Leadership Award” for outstanding leadership as State President.
What does ESA mean to Candie . . .
“ESA has been a metamorphosis to me. It wraps you in friendship, love and sisterhood and allows you to develop into your very best.”

Pat Peters

Colorado State Council President

1997 – 1998


Pat was pledge to Gamma Kappa Chapter in 1974. She has held all chapter offices, with the exception of treasurer, three times.
In Denver Epsilon Council, Pat held the offices of Recording Secretary, Vice President, President Elect and President.
On the Colorado State Council, she was appointed Membership Director and was elected to the offices of Recording Secretary, Vice President, President Elect and President.
In 1997, Pat was elected Colorado’s fifty-first State President at the State Convention in Delta. She was Colorado’s delegate to the I.C. Convention in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Her theme was “ESA – A Parade of Friendship.”
She has attended two other I.C. Conventions, both held in Denver. She also attended the Rocky Mountain Regional Roundup at Breckenridge in 1997.
Pat served as Convention Chairman for as the Colorado State Convention held in Denver in 1993.
What does ESA mean to Pat . . . “Friendship and opportunities for growth are what ESA means to me. The lasting social contacts and continuing rewards from leadership activities have changed my life. Having a chance to make a difference in others’ lives has been so important to me; I’ll cherish the memories always.”

Linda Pittsenbargar

Colorado State Council President

1994 – 1995


Pitts (as Linda prefers to identify herself) was pledged to Theta Zeta Chapter in Rangely on Mary 1, 1968.
She has held all offices in her chapter many times.
Pitts has served her Area Council in the following offices: President, Vice President, Recording Secretary, Corresponding Secretary, Treasurer, Parliamentarian, Nominating Chairman and Foundation Workshop Chairman.
She served the Colorado State Council as Membership Director, Scrapbook/Publicity Chairman, Minutes Review, Judge, Educational Director, Parliamentarian, Treasurer, Recording Secretary, Corresponding Secretary, Vice President, President Elect and President.
In 1994, Pitts was elected Colorado’s forty-eighth State President at the State Convention in Glenwood Springs.
Her theme was “Legacy of Love.”
Pitts was Colorado’s delegate to the I. C. Convention in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She has also attended I. C. Conventions in Queensland, Australia; Little Rock, Dallas, Salt Lake City, Atlanta, Scottsdale and Denver.
During the year Pitts served as State President, Colorado won an award for membership growth. It was the first time in many years Colorado had net growth. Colorado had its first Easter Seals Chairman that year as well.
What does ESA mean to Pitts . . .
“ESA mean life. I wouldn’t have lived except for my sisters’ prayers. It means extended family. Many of my family members also share my ESA experiences as ESA members. ESA mean I have a vehicle to fulfill my purpose for being and learn to love unconditionally.”

Cindy Powers

Colorado State Council President

1990 – 1991


Cindy was pledged to Beta Epsilon in Fort Morgan in 1971. In 1972, Cindy started a sister chapter, Alpha Iota, and became a charter member.
She has served her chapter by holding all offices, including two terms as President. She was also active in the Northeastern Area Council where she held the offices of Parliamentarian, Vice President and President.
Cindy served on the State Council as Association of the Arts Chairman, Parliamentarian, St. Jude Coordinator, Treasurer, Vice President, President Elect and President.
She became the forth-fourth State President at the State Convention in Fort Collins.
Cindy’s theme was “We’ve Come a Long Way Ladies.”
Cindy was Colorado’s delegate to the I. C. Convention I Indianapolis. She has also attended the I. C. Convention in Salt Lake City. She has attended twenty Colorado State Conventions.
What does ESA mean to Cindy . . .
“ESA to me means opportunity, the chance to share and to grow in so many wonderful ways. Through ESA we are able to channel our efforts to help others and at the same time obtain personal growth, a growth of our hearts and our minds. The friendships gained in ESA are invaluable to our inner strength, and the experiences we have are gratifying beyond measure and most helpful for the development of our intellect and self-confidence. To me ESA is truly education, service and most importantly unconditional love of my ESA sisters.”

Phyllis Rambat

Colorado State Council President

1948 – 1949


Phyllis was a charter member of Alpha Sigma Chapter of Arvada, Colorado.
She was chapter Treasurer, Corresponding Secretary and President.
In 1948 Phyllis was elected the second State Council President and she presided at the State Convention held in Estes Park, Colorado.
The first set of bylaws was drawn and adopted that year.
Phyllis attended two I.C. Conventions that were in Denver, Colorado.
State Conventions held in Denver, La Junta, Pueblo and Colorado Springs were attended by her.
She served as Yearbook Judge.
What does ESA mean to Phyllis . . . “The wonderful friendships of many women. In the active Chapter years it meant much satisfaction to do something for others in our philanthropic work.”

Jennie Rose Reeves

Colorado State Council President

1959 – 1960


Jennie Rose joined Alpha Phi Chapter in Golden in 1954. She served her chapter as President.
Credential Cards Chairman was the first State Chairmanship Jennie Rose held, then she served as Philanthropic Chairman.
In 1959 she was elected Colorado’s thirteenth State President. She presided at the convention held in Pueblo. She has attended all state conventions since 1954.
Several bylaw changes were made during her year. She has served as Workshop Chairman and has judged various contests.
Colorado was represented at the Portland I. C. Convention by Jennie Rose. She also attended I. C. Conventions in Albuquerque, Denver and Phoenix.
Jennie Rose’s theme was “Togetherness.”
Jennie Rose has served as President of the Lamplighters two times in 1959-1960 and in 1968-1969.
Jennie Rose was Chairman of the PICPA Breakfast at the I. C. Convention held in Denver in 1979.
What does ESA mean to Jennie Rose . . .
“As I look back on all the wonderful work and fun filled years in sorority, I wonder what I would have done without it. My years have been educational, inspiring, and has made my life fuller and richer. One’s life is changed in the respect that you start thinking of what you do to make others happy. You want to give someone a helping hand and sense of well being. How happy one feels when you see the grateful smile of thanks for just doing a small favor for some one in need. Sorority give one confidence in the future for you are never alone, your sisters are always there to help when needed. The friends make through the years can never be replaced.”

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