ESA International Council

The International Council (IC) Executive Board consists of elected ESA members who serve as volunteer leaders and liaisons for ESA’s local, state, and regional councils. The IC also hosts the ESA International Council Convention, which takes place annually each July. Each member of the IC Executive Board travels to designated state meetings to represent the organization, and to assist and provide volunteer guidance for local chapters and councils.

Each year the IC Executive Board, led by its international president, promotes annual campaigns and ideas to fulfill ESA’s mission for doing good works. The IC also administers ESA’s Disaster Fund, which as a part of ESA’s Care Connection, provides assistance and support for ESA members who experience personal crises.

IC membership is composed of all chapters and lower councils.  The Executive Board includes officers who are elected annually at International Convention in July. All chapters and councils adhere to the by-laws and standing rules of the International Council as posted on this website. 

All chapters and other councils of within ESA are encouraged to belong to the International Council to share ideas and support. On September 1, the IC treasurer sends a letter explaining dues to each chapter. Payment of IC dues is necessary for chapters to receive a tax-exempt designation.

Annual International Council dues are paid to the IC treasury to finance the operation of the council and to support visitations of IC representatives to state conventions. Payment of these chapter dues is made directly to the International Council treasurer.

While all chapters receive benefits provided from the work of the International Council, only chapters who pay their dues have voting privileges for the election of officers and for the conduct of business at the IC Convention.

The International Council Executive Board has established an exemplary standard for all volunteer leaders. Its hard work, along with that of its member chapters and councils, continues to motivate ESA’s membership to continue following its proud tradition of leadership development and public service.

“It is an honor and a privilege to serve as the 2011 – 2012 International Council President of Epsilon Sigma Alpha International.  This year we begin our 83rd year of “Service to Mankind.” Our theme will be “ESA…Makes the Difference.”  The dots symbolize all the things that ESA members do to “Make the Difference” in the lives of others. 

The future of ESA relies on the building skills of the existing members. Together we will work hard and have fun in an effort to “Let ESA Be Known” and increase our membership so that we can continue our good works, maintain and increase lasting friendships that we have developed in ESA, and enjoy good times together and with others.  These are just some of the core values of ESA – Good Friends, Good Works, Good Times. 

You can be a part of the ESA Team as well.  Join us as we support our troops through our Hope for Heroes program, aid the handicapped through our support of Easter Seals, and raise funds for research for the children with childhood cancer in our “Ruby” year of support of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.  I invite you to join me now and “Make the Difference” in your own community by becoming part of the ESA Team."
 

Rose Pasillas, 2011-2012 International Council President