Epsilon Sigma Alpha Colorado State Council Lamplighters Sandy Alexander
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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
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.
Colorado State Council President 1987 – 1988
Colorado State Council President 1972 – 1973
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.” Download 333.68 Kb. Share with your friends:
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