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President’s Report—Susan Caldwell

Hey, hey VSC,

Are you lighting your spark? Hope so! New members? New ideas? New projects?

“ELECTRONIC SCRAPBOOK”

Got pictures??

Email your event pictures to

FINAL REPORTS FOR VSC CONVENTION PROGRAM BOOK

WHO? EXECUTIVE BOARD AND GENERAL BOARD MEMBERS

WHAT? FINAL REPORT FOR THE VSC CONVENTION PROGRAM BOOK

WHEN? DEADLINE MAY 1

WHERE? SEND REPORTS TO NAN KECKLEY by Deadline May 1st

WHY? BECAUSE THE BY-LAWS SAY SO

VSC Website—Updates Needed????

Executive Board and General Board members,

Please review your form on the VSC website. If the form needs to be updated, please email

Susan with the form attached.

HELP NEEDED!!!

Still need two (2) Minutes Approval Committee Members for the VSC March meeting—One must be

a PPA member---Email Susan to volunteer!

ST. JUDE WALK/RUN

Registration is now open!

At the VSC March Meeting, Theresa Morris will present “How to”

• Register
• Join a team
• Support a participant
• Donate
• Or do all of the above!

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VSC DINNER FRIDAY NIGHT MARCH 24 @ 5 PM

Restaurant TBD

All VSC members invited!

Chapter Presidents—Please email Susan with names of members attending from your chapter! (Need to hear from 9 more chapters)

See y’all soon at the March VSC Meeting,

Susan

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CHAPLAIN’S REPORT—LESLIE BOWEN

How do I love you? Let me count the ways... When you take my hand of friendship and share and when we are apart, I just simply pray.

Why do I love you? Let me count the ways... Do I start when you were born or count backwards from today?

Where do I love you? Let me count the ways...

Look at all the places we’ve beenand paths we took The highs, the lows, together through each phase.

When do I love you? Let me count the ways...

With each tick of the clock every hour, every minute, every day.

Who do I say loves me? Let me count the ones...

Besides my parents and family, It’s God, the Father, the Holy Spirit and His Son.

Do I love you? Do you love me? Let me just say...

Christ set the example, With a cross, on a Hill, far away!

You are a loved today!!!!

Just Me, Leslie Bowen, VSC Chaplain

VSC PARLIAMENTARIAN REPORT—DIANE MC LANE

Feb 11, 2017

Happy Valentine’s Day!

I have been very busy with Sue Foy and Brenda Bowersox making changes to the Standing Rules and By-laws as well. The Standing Rules will be presented and voted on at the March meeting. According to Robert’s Rules of Order, Standing Rules may be adopted without previous notice and by majority vote.

I thought this would be a good time to remind everyone how the process works, as is stated in our Standing Rules:

1. Any member in good standing with ESA Headquarters and with a chapter in good standing with the VSC may make a motion.
2. Debate on any one question shall be limited to ten (10) minutes. No person shall hold the floor for more than two (2) minutes. The mover of the motion, however, shall be allowed three (3) minutes and has the privilege of opening and closing the discussion.
3. A member has the right to speak twice on the same question, but cannot make a second speech on the same question as long as any member who has not spoken on that question desires the floor.
4. Members shall indulge in no personalities and shall avoid reference by name.
5. To secure the floor, a member shall rise and address the chair, giving their name, chapter, and town.
6. The member shall speak distinctly and loudly enough so that the President and Secretary will have no difficulty in knowing who s/he is and from where s/he comes.

Let’s hope for agreement and a smooth process through the changes. And Susan, we may want to take a break just before we delve into the Standing Rules.

Looking forward to seeing you in March. Diane

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VSC TREASURER’S REPORT—LOU ANN WYER

February 13, 2017

I hope everyone is having a great new year. Happy Valentine’s Day!

We had some beautiful weather here this last weekend and I, for one, cannot wait for spring. My daffodils are starting to pop and the Lenten roses are in full bloom. I find working in the garden very therapeutic and peaceful for my mind.

Beta Kappa held a LuLaRoe fundraiser for St. Jude in December, both a pop up show (hosted by my daughter and her LuLaRoe team) and an online sale. Thanks for everyone who came out for the pop up and those who ordered online.

Reminders for 2017:

Chapter Dues $11/member April 1, 2017

Chapter Dues$11/member October 1, 2017

VOUCHERS:

Reimbursable expenses should be submitted on a voucher with accompanying receipts. The voucher can be found on the website.

See you next month!
Lou Ann Wyer

VSC Treasurer

AWARDS—NICOLE LEWIS

Greetings VSC’ers! This year has sure flown by. I hope you all have had a good year and I look forward to seeing everyone at Convention in May, if not at the Spring meeting in March.

If your chapter has one of the VSC traveling trophies, please remember to shine it up and bring it to the Spring Meeting on March 25th. I’ll be collecting the trophies at the meeting to have them ready for presentation at the May Convention.

If you or your chapter will not be attending the Spring meeting, please send the trophy with a member for a neighboring chapter whom may be attending.

See you all soon!

Nicole

List of Due Dates for Awards can be found in the VSC Yearbook 2016-17 on PAGES 17 & 18

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EASTER SEALS—LYNN KEFFER

Easter Seals has another substantial contribution thanks to a Sigma Chi sister being in the right place at the right time. Nancy Clemons is a volunteer with an organization known as Community Outreach Program. They received a donation that included hardback books which were geared for children younger than their program serves. So Nancy put on her Sigma Chi Easter Seals cap and shared that the Easter Seals Early Childhood Development Program could certainly use them. They were happy to share, and Easter Seals is tickled. These books are brand new and retail for over $1,000.00.

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ESA FOUNDATION REPORT—SUE FOY

Don’t forget that annual ESA Foundation dues (Chapter Dues and Individual Dues) need to be paid by the DEADLINE of March 1st. You can become a member of the ESA Foundation at any time.

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PHILANTHROPIC DIRECTOR—SANDY REED

$$ Philanthropic Monies and Distribution List can be found in the VSC Yearbook 2016-17 on PAGE 16 $$

SOCIAL DIRECTOR—ELAINE PRILLAMAN

This year has been a fun year for me to read all the Socials sent in by chapters. Among a few are Picnics, Miniature Golf,Dinner theaters, Plays, Old Memories, Easter Seals, Game Night and Holiday Celebrations. I felt, when reading, that I was there and wished I had been. Some great stories told by the Chapters.

I have not heard from many which surprised me because I know we are all social, just need to write about them and send to me. We don't have much time before this year is over, so sendme some more.

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LUCKY NUMBERS THEMES FOR 2016-2017

Spring Meeting - March 25, 2017

"Ignite your Imagination -Let the Sparks Fly"

Be creative - bring something that makes your chapter happy!!!!

Finance Committee 2016-2017

Betty Cason, Jane Harris, and Millie Simmons

DATES TO REMEMBER 2016-2017

MARCH 2017

17—Deadline--Electronic Files to VSC Recording Secretary Debbie Langfitt

24—VSC Dinner 5:00 PM--Details to follow—Chapter Presidents, Email Susan with # of members

attending

24—PPA MEETING after dinner at hotel in lobby

25—VSC Spring Meeting, Winchester, VA

APRIL 2017

15—Deadline--Lamplighter Articles

MAY 2017

1—Ads for VSC Convention Program Book

1—Final Reports for VSC Convention Program Book

19-21—VSC Convention, Winchester, VA

JUNE 2017

17—VSC Summer Meeting

JULY 2017

16-23--IC Convention, St. Louis, MO— “Looking Back—Moving Forward”

Registration and Tours Forms can be found on the ESA Website

SEPTEMBER 2017

22—Preparation Day for the St. Jude Walk Richmond

23—St. Jude Walks, Hampton Roads and Richmond

OCTOBER 2017

27-28—SERC Conference Huntsville, AL “Reflections of the South”

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UPDATED ADDRESSES

Dee Eahart

Judi Brigg 3840 Mastin Lane #313 Richmond, VA 23230

SOUTHEAST REGIONAL COUNCIL

ELECTED OFFICE NOMINATION FORM

Please print or type on this form.

Name______Husband______

Phone- Home: ______Work ______Cell: ______

Address-______City ______State_____ Zip______

Email: ______

Chapter: ______State- ______

Occupation ______

Employed by ______

Nomination for the office of______

Second Choice -______

Joined ESA in______

Are you a Life Member? Please circle one. Yes – No

Number of Conventions/ Conferences attended:

State-______SERC- ______IC-______

Please circle one.

Have you been an active member for the past 2 years? Yes – No

Are you and your Chapter & State in good standing with IC? Yes – No

Is your State in good standing with SERC? Yes – No

If nominated for Recording Secretary, do you take accurate notes and type? Yes – No

If nominated for Treasurer, are you at least 21 years of age and bondable?Yes – No

If nominated for First Vice President, have you served as an Elected Officer of SERC- ESA for 2 years?Yes – No

Number of Leadership Seminars attended: (Do not include Mini Seminars at IC.)

Headquarters______State ______Out of State ______

Other - ESA Sponsored______

How many ladies have you pledged? ______

Do you have your First Pearl?Yes – No

What is your highest Pallas Athene Degree? When was it earned?

1st_____2nd _____3rd _____4th_____5th _____6th _____

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Chapter Offices held (Show dates for elected offices only)

Chapter Elected Offices:

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Chapter Appointed Chairs:Chapter Appointed Committees:

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Area Council Offices held (Show dates for elected offices only)

Area Elected Offices:

Area Appointed Chairs:Area Appointed Committees:

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State Offices held (Show dates for elected offices only)

State Elected Office:

______

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State Appointed Chairs:State Appointed Committees:

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SERC Offices held (Show dates for elected offices only)

SERC Elected Offices:

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SERC Appointed Chairs:SERC Appointed Committees;

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Assn. of Arts______Election Teller______

Administrative Asst.______Awards______

IC Offices held (Show dates for elected offices only)

IC Elected Offices:

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IC Appointed Chairs:IC Appointed Committees:

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Nomination approved by:

State Council- ______

State President- ______

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(Signature of State President)

Address: ______City______State: ______Zip______

Email-______

Date- ______

Chapter President- ______

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(Signature of Chapter President)

Address______City- ______State- _____ Zip ______

Email-______

Date- ______

Please use this nomination form as my Letter of Acceptance.

If elected to the office of ______of the Southeastern Regional Council, I (print name)

______, will accept this office and serve the Council to the best of my ability.

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(Signature of Nominee)

Four (4) copies of this Nomination Form must be postmarked by June 15, 2017 and mailed to the SERC 1st Vice President.

Malinda Remington

1st Vice President/President Elect, SERC

5978 Caspian Tern Drive

Sarasota FL 34238

SOUTHEASTERN REGIONAL COUNCIL

WILLING TO SERVE FORM

Please type or print on this form.

Yes, I am willing to serve the Southeastern Regional Council of ESA in an appointed capacity.

Name ______Member #______

Address ______City ______State______Zip ______

Phone: Home ______Work ______Cell ______

Email: ______

Chapter Name/Number ______State Council______

Number of years of ESA service _____

Husband’s name ______

Give three choices of the committees on which you would like to serve:

(1) ______(2) ______(3) ______

If the above choices were filled, would you be willing to serve in another capacity?

Circle or highlight one: Yes – No

List the offices that you have held and the committees on which you have served.

(If needed, continue on the back.)

Chapter: ______

State Council: ______

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SERC:

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IC: ______

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(Signature of Nominee)

Four (4) copies of this Nomination Form must be postmarked by June 15, 2017 and mailed to the SERC 1st Vice President.

Malinda Remington

1st Vice President/President Elect, SERC

5978 Caspian Tern Drive

Sarasota FL 34238