Some District History
Theta Pi - Jetmore #4543 - chartered Sept, 1975
Zone 10 - Now known as District F
Zone 10 was organized as Zone 7 in 1948 with Jessie McAdoo, Alpha Alpha, Dodge City, as chairman, Pauline Cowger, State President, was the Zone 7 sponsor.
Zone 7 covered all of Western Kansas to the Colorado line. Zone 10 then consisted of chapters in Ulysses, Garden City, Goodland, Dodge City and Kinsley. in 1950 Zone 7 was divided and Zone 10 was organized with Jessie McAdoo as Chairman. Zone 10 then consisted of chapters in Dodge City, Dighton, Ness City, Jetmore and two chapters in Kinsley.
Jessie McAdoo was elected State President in 1951, and in 1955 she was elected International President.
Zone 10 currently has eight chapters: Delta Omicron, Ness City; Delta Pi, Jetmore; Gamma Nu, Kinsley; Kappa Rho, Dodge City; Sigma Pi, Utica; Theta Chi, Greensburg; Theta Pi, Jetmore and Zeta Pi, Dodge City.
Several state conventions have been held in Dodge City, with Zone 10 chapters hosting. Many of Zone 10's members have served on the Kansas State Council through the years.
Members serving as State President from Zone 10: Jessie McAdoo, Mary Daniels and Judy Ary.
Alpha Alpha #518:
Alpha Alpha was chartered February 1, 1946, in the Jade Room of the Lora Locke Hotel, Dodge City, Kansas. Miss Evelyn Umbreit, field representative of Denver, Colorado, installed the following officers: Kynta Kennedy, president; Winifred O'Dell, vice president; Dorothy Douglas, recording secretary; Loma Morton, corresponding secretary; Ethel May Moody, treasurer; Maxine Keith, historian, and Opal Achmire, educational director. Charter members were: Kynta Kennedy, Billie Denton, Winifred O'Dell, Maxine Keith, Elinor Lix, Reba Hull, Opal Achmire, Ethel May Moody, Dorothy Douglas, Loma Morton and Eileen Palmer.
The chapter's first project was a Frontier Dance at the Lora Locke Hotel on April 1, 1946, with the proceeds going to the Cancer Fund. Since that time the chapter has contributed annually to various benevolent funds including Red Cross, Community Chest, Polio, Institute of Logopedics, Christmas baskets to needy families, scarfs to Trinity Hospital of Dodge City, and supplies for the sewing room of the State Hospital at Larned, Kansas.
Alpha Alpha organized a sister chapter, Beta Kappa, in Dodge City in the fall of 1947, and in February 1954 organized Epsilon Phi chapter in Meade, Kansas. Alpha Alpha and Beta Kappa chapters of Dodge City were hosts to the eighth annual State Convention, April 13, 14, 15, 1951.
Delta Omicron: Delta Omicron was chartered June 25, 1950 with fifteen members. Three charter members remain: Molly Marie Antenen, Ruby Mellies and Eileen (Casey) Eilts. There are presently sixteen members which includes one pledge, Darlene Snyder. When all of our members years of service are combined they total 302 years.
Some of the most memorable events include a zone meeting where an elaborate "gift wrapping" demonstration was presented by a member of the chapter. The most outstanding chapter event is our annual Salad Supper and Fashion Show.
The most memorable zone meeting for our chapter was when Molly Marie Antenen was chosen Outstanding Sister of Zone 10. The craziest memory or event by this chapter in Zone 10 is a "Barn Dance" at the residence of Jessie McAdoo, and a chapter gambling party at a local restaurant -- that was raided (all in fun, of course).
Through the years this chapter has: sponsored teenage dances (10 years); planned and presented a Halloween party, parade and poster contest for Ness City youngsters; supported the Outstanding Youth Award; donated to the Institute of Logopedics each year with both money and articles for the school and cottages; donated to St Jude Children's Research Hospital, Easter Seal, Cancer Society, Red Cross, March of Dimes Drive by Mail, supported needy families, and made donations to the Recreation Department for the swimming program for children.
Kappa Rho: This chapter was chartered on June 1, 1974 with 17 members. Three of the original charter members remain. When all the members of this chapter's years of service are totaled they equal 122. The chapter presently has 12 member.
Their most outstanding thought about ESA is the fellowship with others and our sisterhood. Their most memorable event was affiliation with the Dodge City Scholarship Pageant. Although this chapter did not provide much information we do know they have been recognized as the State Outstanding Chapter on several occasions; and at the 1987 State Convention they were honored for this accomplishment.
Sigma Pi: Sigma Pi was chartered on November 7, 1974 with 13 members. There are still 4 charter member active in this chapter. Two of the original charter members have moved and are still active ESA members.
The membership today stands at 7 with 1 new pledge. The members of Sigma Pi believe that ESA develops friendship and closeness among the members. One comment from this chapter about memorable events was an ice storm on installation night coming home from Dodge City. Another was a Feast in Pepper Park. Although no detail was provided as to these events, I'm sure if you ask one of the members she will be happy to enlighten you.
They also provided a couple of crazy memoirs/events of their chapter in Zone 10. One was going to zone meeting in a van that wouldn't run....second was running a red light on the way to zone meeting. Another time they were unable to attend a social because of fog, so they had the meeting at the bank (basement) and the bank furnished milk duds for refreshments. Sounds kind of interesting doesn't it. Other comments from this chapter include: We have given 5 Zeus awards; Placed park equipment in the park; Member from Sigma Pi served on state Board; Members of Sigma Pi have served as zone 10 chairman.
Zeta Pi: On April 26, 1956 Zeta Pi was chartered with 14 members. Two members, Eilene Gilbert and Kathryn Hicks, remain active in this chapter. Six members have moved away and their affiliation is unknown. The chapter presently consists of 12 members. Their most memorable event was described as the chapters 30th anniversary celebration in 1986.
Theta Pi, Jetmore: Theta Pi of Jetmore was chartered on August 15, 1975 with 22 members. Eight of the original members remain active in this chapter. When all the members' years of service are combined they total 156. The chapter now boasts 17 members with 1 pledge. Some of the outstanding thoughts shared are: Sisterhood, philanthropy, sharing personal strength, ability to work together and dedication.
Their most memorable event was State Convention in Dodge City...and hosting the fall zone meetings in 1982 and 1983. This chapter also started a Santa House and Easter Egg Hunt for the children of the community. They also helped establish a community wide 4th of July Celebration in the hope it will be an annual event.