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It's that time of the year again when we Remember, Honor and Teach on behalf of our military. This year's event is Saturday, December 15, worldwide.
Sigma Tau chapter (Clearwater) is honored to again coordinate this program for our Florida ESA sisters.
If your chapter would like to sponsor a wreath to be placed in our national cemeteries, they are still $15 each.
You can purchase a wreath direct from Wreaths Across America, or you can order one through our Florida ESA program. Our program offers the 3-for-2 option. For every two wreaths sponsored, we get a third wreath free. The first two are placed at Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell and the third is placed at Arlington National Cemetery.
If you want to participate in the 3-for-2 option, send your check payable to Wreaths Across America to me
Janice Dietrich, Coordinator
WAA ESAFL0011
15479 Brookridge Blvd
Brooksville FL 34613-1500
janiced447@gmail.com (new e-mail address)
352-597-4735 (home)
or order direct to
Wreaths Across America
P O Box 249
Columbia Falls ME 04623
Remember, if you order through me I combine our totals and we get the third wreath free. If you have friends or relatives who want to sponsor a wreath, feel free to submit their check and information with yours.
This year's deadline to have your orders and checks to me is Friday, November 16. All orders must be received by WAA by November 23.
Any questions? My email address and home phone number are above. Or, go to WreathsAcrossAmerica.com website.
There are 13 national cemeteries in Florida that will be participating in the WAA program December 15. Some have formal programs with wreath-laying at the cemetery; Bushnell has a major program associated with its ceremony. Feel free to go to a national cemetery near you to participate. If you need to know where one is in your area, let me know.
Janice Dietrich
P.S. Remember, your chapter's participation in sponsorship donations, time and mileage may be counted in your chapter's philanthropic program. Purchasing 2 wreaths is "actual monies" and the 3d free wreath is "monetary monies."
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Nu Alpha supported the Merritt Island High School Mustang Mall by donating backpacks filled with school supplies Students and parents can walk in and shop for FREE school supplies
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ESA Sigma Phi held their successful July 15th Bunco For a Cause event in Clermont. Sigma Phi was pleased to host several ESA sisters from around the state. Everyone had fun and we already have several confirmed attendees for our next BUNCO event on September 23rd !
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We would LOVE to have you join us on September 23rd. Contact a Sigma Phi member to reserve your spot for lots of fun!!
Also, remember Sigma Phil’s BLAST FROM THE PAST, our annual dinner/dance, will be held October 20th at Heritage Hills in Clermont!!
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ESA - SIGMA PHI
Sigma Phi had a very busy first half of 2018 and the rest of the year looks to be just as busy and eventful.
In addition to Sigma Phi’s monthly business meetings, we have several activities members can be involved in.
In January, several of our members and spouses went to a production of Annie at East Ridge High School. Sarah Bybee, one of our founding members, has a son who was a cast member!
February was a very busy month for Sigma Phi. Several members traveled to Tampa to enjoy ESA day!! It was a wonderful event and enjoyed by all. Sigma Phi members supported another ESA chapter in Clermont, Beta Theta, by going to their big yearly event, Mardi Gras! We dressed up like mimes and had a great time!
We had two social activities in February! We enjoyed tea and special deserts at Erica’s Tea Room in Clermont and several of us enjoyed another production at East Ridge High School, Greater Tuna!
St. Jude was also on our calendars in February! Members volunteered at the St. Jude Gala at Four Seasons and Pars for a Purpose in Orlando. It is always such a blessing to help with St. Jude events.
We continued with the fun in March! On March 23 we participated in the Wine Walk in downtown Clermont. We used this opportunity to sell YETI tickets. Our proceeds from this fundraising opportunity are designated for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children, Horses with a Mission, The Russell Home, Florida School for the Deaf and Blind and scholarships for our three local high schools.
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On March 25 we held our 3rd annual Monkey Golf tournament. Lots of fun and laughter with members and their spouses!
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Our second Bunco for a cause was held on April 15th. This was the first of three Bunco Sundays we will hold in 2018. We had over 40 women attend this great event and look to include even more at our next event on July 15th! (See flyer below) Please join us if you can for the September 23 challenge!!
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In April we also installed our new officers and executive board.
May was another busy month! Eight members traveled to Palm Harbor for the Florida State Convention. We were honored to be chosen for several awards including Chapter of the Year!!
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In May we toured The Arnold Palmer Hospital and The Russell Home. Both institutions In May we toured The Arnold Palmer Hospital and The Russell Home. Both institutions were very grateful for our donations we presented after the tours.
The remainder of 2018 will be filled with hard work but a lot of fun!
In July four Sigma Phi members will make the trek to the IC Convention in Phoenix! We are excited to meet our sisters from around the United States.
JOIN OUR TEAM!! September 22nd is the St. Jude Walk/Run in Orlando! You can join Sigma Phi’s team at: http://fundraising.stjude.org/site/TR/Walk/Walk?team_id=220190&pg=team&fr_id=89671.
We are gearing up for our big event, the 6th Annual Blast from the Past. The Blast from the Past will be held on October 20th at Heritage Hills in Clermont. We always see old friends and make new ones at this dinner, dancing, and fundraising event!
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Last, but certainly not least, we are preparing for the installation of our sister, Pinky Barbour, as SERC President for the 2018-2019 term. Several members are planning to attend the event as Pinky’s Honor Guard. We are so proud of Pinky and know she will make a fantastic SERC President.
If anyone is interested in attending any of our events this year please reach out to one of Sigma Phi’s members. We would love to welcome you to our events!
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Jan Hall and Jan Billias pose at a park in Cocoa Beach in front of the ESA Sign. (See background and squint)
Selfie at the sign = Jan Hall, Liz Hahn and Jan Billias. We participated in a "Keep Brevard Beautiful " event in Cocoa Beach earlier this Spring.
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Members of Missile Area Council celebrated Founders Day early since our State Convention was held the week end of Founders' Day.
Pictured: Seated = Jean Rien, Alpha Nu, La Verne Woodard, Epsilon Lambda, Patsy Morgan, Nu Alpha and Karen Pessaro, Alpha Nu,
Back row = Liz Hahn, Nu Alpha, Kay Patskoski, Alpha Nu, Jan Hall, Nu Alpha, Barbara Kalm, Alpha Nu, Jan Billias, Nu Alpha, Sharon Haydon, Nu Alpha, Linda Takach, Nu Alpha, Barbra Dyal, Nu Alpha, and Sue Ceriale, Epsilon Lamabda.
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