Zeta Rho chapter / ESA (Epsilon Sigma Alpha)

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Zeta Rho chapter / ESA (Epsilon Sigma Alpha) Our chapter is located in Ruston, LA. ESA is a service, leadership and philanthropic organization. Our chapter is headquartered in Ruston, LA. Jude Hospital.

ESA is a service, leadership and philanthropic organization whose main focus is St. We also have other projects such as supporting needy families at Christmas, Hope for Heroes, Easter Seals, March of Dimes and others. ESA's membership includes women and men ages 18 and older. Our purpose is to inspire leadership and service by bringing good people together to pursue programs and projects that make a positive difference locally, nationally and internationally. ESA is: Good Friends, Good Works and Good Times. We create activities and support causes that let us surround ourselves with welcoming, positive people who enjoy making a difference and having fun together. Established in 1929, ESA is a network of an estimated 15,000 members in over 1,000 community-based chapters, with coordinating organizations at state and international levels. We are always open for new ideas and welcome new members who want to make a difference in our corner of the world.

A collection of photos from our October Zeta Rho-ESA meeting. The images include Sheetal Shelke's receiving her jewel pi...
10/12/2026

A collection of photos from our October Zeta Rho-ESA meeting. The images include Sheetal Shelke's receiving her jewel pin and Louisiana Council President Nancy Darland's presenting our monthly educational.

Zeta Rho-ESA gathered this summer for our annual celebration of service and achievement, which included the installation...
10/11/2026

Zeta Rho-ESA gathered this summer for our annual celebration of service and achievement, which included the installation of officers and the presentation of both local and state awards. It was a wonderful opportunity to recognize the dedication, leadership and accomplishments of our members as we look forward to another year of fellowship, education and serving others!

Join us ... Today is the day!- Be part of something BIGGER than yourself!- Zeta Rho-ESA recruitment meeting, 6 pm tonigh...
10/06/2026

Join us ... Today is the day!
- Be part of something BIGGER than yourself!
- Zeta Rho-ESA recruitment meeting, 6 pm tonight,
Northside Church of Christ Fellowship Hall
- We'd love to see you there!

Epsilon Sigma Alpha - ESA
- International Service Organization - Est. 1929
- Good Friends. Good Works. Good Times.

10/05/2026

Members of the Zeta Rho chapter of Epsilon Sigma Alpha pose with a pop-up banner won in a national contest recognizing service, association and education. The chapter is currently welcoming prospec…

Zeta Rho-ESA invites peopleprepared to 'Make a Difference'Area residents who want to make a difference are invited to a ...
10/05/2026

Zeta Rho-ESA invites people
prepared to 'Make a Difference'

Area residents who want to make a difference are invited to a recruitment meeting to be held by a local service group that itself is making an award-winning difference in the lives of others.

The 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 page Zeta Rho chapter / ESA (Epsilon Sigma Alpha) or call 318-548-5083.

Photo caption:
Members of the Zeta Rho chapter of Epsilon Sigma Alpha pose with a pop-up banner won in a national contest recognizing service, association and education. The chapter is currently welcoming prospective members. From left are Nickie Doss, Cherri Barmore, Dawn Erickson, Jennifer Patterson, Sallie Rose Hollis, Nancy Darland, Suzy Gardunio, Norlyn Hyde and Amy Ringheim. Not shown are Allison Davidson, Beth and Lester Fife, Barbara Lewis and Sheetal Shelte.

Zeta Rho-ESA was well-represented at our organization's international 2026 convention. Local attendees were our chapter ...
10/03/2026

Zeta Rho-ESA was well-represented at our organization's international 2026 convention. Local attendees were our chapter president, Beth Fife, and member Nancy Darland, Louisiana Council president.

We're proud and grateful to receive recognition for our chapter’s work - but even happier for the opportunities we have to serve others and make a difference in our community and beyond. We're also proud of the individual accomplishments of our Zeta Rho members. Congratulations to all!

Our chapter and individual awards included:

- Volunteer of the Year – Beth
- State President's Award – Nancy
- Top Three St. Jude Cash Events, KXKZ St. Jude Radiothon, chaired by Nancy
- Most Miles Driven for a St. Jude ALSAC Event, Monroe Dream Home, event chaired by Beth and her husband, Lester
- Gold Seal Merit Recognition for Top 10 Educational Programs, chaired by Jennifer Patterson; and
- Association of the Arts both Holiday and Crafts Divisions, 1st place – Lester.

Two members of Zeta Rho-ESA attended our organization's international conference this summer in Norfolk, Virginia - Nanc...
09/24/2026

Two members of Zeta Rho-ESA attended our organization's international conference this summer in Norfolk, Virginia - Nancy Darland, state council president, and Beth Fife, Zeta Rho president and state corresponding secretary. They report that they had great fun, learned a lot, and truly enjoyed getting to interact with fellow ESA members from chapters far and near. The theme was "Sweet Virginia Breeze: Anchored in ESA" - especially appropriate because Norfolk serves as the world’s largest naval base and the primary launchpad for American military power across the Atlantic Ocean. Both Louisiana and Zeta Rho brought home some amazing honors, and we'll be sharing those with you in the near future. Go, Team ESA!

Ruston artist Loretta Owens has a special place in Zeta Rho-ESA's heart. She's the grandmother of a St. Jude patient, sh...
07/07/2026

Ruston artist Loretta Owens has a special place in Zeta Rho-ESA's heart. She's the grandmother of a St. Jude patient, she's a huge supporter of our annual St. Jude Radiothon, and she's just an overall special human being. So we made sure we attended her recent Living Wake, when she invited area residents to visit her art studio, where she has thousands of paintings displayed. We loved visiting with her and seeing the vastness of her work. Purchases were made, and a nice supper followed in downtown Ruston. Thank you, Loretta, for all that you do and for who you are!

This is the Ruston Daily Leader's front-page coverage of the 2026 Temple Baptist St. Jude Trike-a-Thon. Thanks to the lo...
06/20/2026

This is the Ruston Daily Leader's front-page coverage of the 2026 Temple Baptist St. Jude Trike-a-Thon. Thanks to the local media for helping spread the word about this!

Here is more information about the event:

The WEEkday preschool program at Temple Baptist Church raised $3,895 for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital during its St. Jude Trike-a-Thon fundraiser this spring.

The ninth annual event included 52 children from the PreK 3, PreK 4 and K Connect classes, with activities conducted in two separate groups.

The St. Jude Trike-a-Thon program helps introduce young children and their families to the importance of helping others while also emphasizing tricycle and riding toy safety.

WEEkday director Marsha Hammond served as coordinator for the fundraiser. Members of the Zeta Rho chapter of Epsilon Sigma Alpha service group assisted with the event.

Our St. Jude Monroe Dream Home drawing was yesterday, and - hip, hip, hurray! - we sold out THAT day! Shown here are our...
06/17/2026

Our St. Jude Monroe Dream Home drawing was yesterday, and - hip, hip, hurray! - we sold out THAT day! Shown here are our Zeta Rho-ESA Dream Home chairs, Lester and Beth Fife; the group photo at the on-air prize drawings; and a celebratory image concerning selling all 9,000 tickets - the first time that number has been offered and sold in Monroe. Thank you to each and every person and business who made this happen!!! This makes such a difference in so many people's lives.

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