Thank you for electing me to be your FSC president 2014 - 2015. I am honored. ESA is a group of amazing women who work hard to better the lives of others.
When I joined ESA, I had no aspirations of holding any state office, let alone this one! ESA has definitely enriched my life. You, as my ESA sisters, truly raise me up to more than I can be. You are encouraging, inspiring, and supportive. You make me think that I can do things that I never before would have thought possible. You inspire me to reach new heights, try new challenges, and grow in my personal and professional lives.
This year I want all of us to encourage and inspire each other to accept new challenges and grow in our professional, personal, and philanthropic endeavors. I want to see us continue to raise the bar in our fundraising for St. Jude, Hope for Heroes, Easter Seals, Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind and all the other projects we support statewide and in our individual neighborhoods. Make it a point within your chapters to raise up each other, filling each member with wonder as we go about make a difference in the lives of others.
In 2014 ESA added a new international project to our list - Santa America. Let's work hard making Santa hugs and set the bar for all of ESA.
I want to thank my family for their love, support and patience. They continually encourage me to pursue my goals. Thank you to my Lambda Xi sisterswho are always supportive of each challenge I bring to them. And, thank all of you for your encouragement and support.
I leave you with these words to guide you all year as continue to make ESA Florida State Council a success:
You raise me up, so I can stand on mountains;
You raise me up, to walk on stormy seas;
I am strong when I am on your shoulders;
You raise me up...To more than I can be.
...Josh Groban
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