Area residents who want to make a difference are invited to a recruitment meeting to be held by a service group that itself is making an award-winning difference in the lives of others.
Ruston’s Zeta Rho chapter of Epsilon Sigma Alpha International will host its annual recruitment and welcome meeting at 6 p.m. Oct. 6 in the fellowship hall of the Northside Church of Christ, 1804 N. Trenton St. A light supper will be provided, followed by a presentation on “Making a Difference” that highlights projects and activities of the group.
Both men and women are eligible to join, said President Beth Fife, whose husband, Lester, serves as Zeta Rho-ESA treasurer.
Suzy Gardunio, vice president and membership chair, added, “We hope people who are looking for friendship, fun and an opportunity to serve others will come see what Zeta Rho-ESA is all about.”
The group’s projects include volunteering with the Monroe St. Jude Dream Home, co-hosting the KXKZ 107.5 St. Jude Radiothon and assisting with local St. Jude trike-a-thons. Members also participate in activities supporting Christian Community Action, local Special Olympics, Easterseals and area veterans. In addition, members enjoy educational programs at monthly meetings as well as a variety of social gatherings.
The chapter often garners both state and international recognition for its work, and the past few months have added to those honors. Zeta Rho-ESA member Nancy Darland, currently state ESA president, provided a listing of recent accolades.
International awards:
Volunteer of the Year – Beth Fife; State President’s Award – Darland; Top Three St. Jude Cash Events, KXKZ St. Jude Radiothon – Zeta Rho, event chaired by Darland; Most Miles Driven for a St. Jude ALSAC Event, Monroe Dream Home – Zeta Rho, event chaired by the Fifes; Gold Seal Merit Recognition for Top 10 Educational Programs – Zeta Rho, chaired by Jennifer Patterson; Association of the Arts both Holiday and Crafts Divisions, 1st place – Lester Fife.
Zeta Rho-ESA’s state awards, all second place: Chapter of the Year; Education; Recruitment; Member of the Year, Beth Fife; and Pledge of the Year, Allison Davidson.
In addition to the Fifes, other Zeta Rho officers for the coming year are Suzy Gardunio, vice president; Amy Ringheim, secretary; and Allison Davidson, parliamentarian.
For more information about Zeta Rho-ESA, you can visit the Facebook page Zeta Rho chapter / ESA (Epsilon Sigma Alpha) or call 318-548-5083.
Zeta Rho chapter / Epsilon Sigma Alpha
Submitted and written by: Sallie Rose Hollis, 255.9368, 278.0070