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Tina McKamie, Beta Iota-McAlester, was recently inducted into the Beta Iota Past Presidents Society (BIPPS). Technically, she was already a member having served as president several years ago, so she was "Re-BIPPed". Pictured (standing), L to R, Elaine Ockletree, June Miller, and Betty Balkman. Tina is seated on her camping stool wearing camouflage boots and holding various items. (The chapter started this tradition several years ago when June told the chapter about the induction of the Jr. Past President into the Sooner Seniorettes.)

Beta Iota-McAlester officers for the 2009-2010 year were installed during their recent Spring Installation Banquet. Pictured are Installing Officer Mona Quaid, President June Miller, Vice President Jennifer Stewart, Treasurer Tina Hearod, Recording Secretary Amber Alexander, Corresponding Secretary Stacy Hogue, Educational Director Kirby Thomason, and Parliamentarian Tina McKamie. June's theme is "Eat Your Peas and Grow in ESA with Beta Iota, A Group for Girlfriends" (based on the book "Eat Your Peas for Girlfriends").

Zeta Epsilon-Seminole President Judy Montgomery recently presented her chapter's Woman of the Year Award to Barbara Tatum at their annual Founder's Day observance.

Zeta Epsilon-Seminole recently installed their officers for the 2009-2010 year: President Judy Montgomery, Vice President, Jan Sanders, Secretary Stacy Beach, and Treasurer Jennifer Bond.

The SS Troops prepare to induct a new member into their group during Second General Assembly at State Convention.

The State Council's past state presidents gather for a photo during the Banquet at State Convention.

District II Spring-Silent Auction ... and the winners are, Billie Fritch and Nellrita Barrick, shown with their flamingo eyeglasses holders.

State Second Vice President Jacque Edwards and State First Vice President Deb Hughes enjoy a relaxing moment during the District 5 Educational Field Trip at Whispering Meadows Wines in McAlester.

ESA members from several chapters enjoy lunch at the Back Creek Deli in Broken Arrow following the District 3 Educational Field Trip to The Gift Garden.

Members of Zeta Epsilon-Seminole recently distributed candy to residents of a local nursing home for St. Patrick's Day.

Members of Zeta Epsilon-Seminole distributed candy to residents of a local nursing home on St. Patrick's Day. Pictured are Elaine Nelson, Stacy Beach, Judy Montgomery, and Debbie Lyon. Others not pictured are Lyn Spears and Barbara Tatum.

Zeta Epsilon, Seminole recently held a Dirty Santa Party. Left to right back row, Ashley O'Steen, Sue Newman, Sonja Scott, Judy Montgomery, Stacy Beach, Debbie Lyon, Jennifer Bond, Lyn Speer, Barbara Tatum, Elaine Nelson, Front row, Lynn Wieck, Jan Sanders, Chris Parsons, Vicky White.

June Miller, Beta Iota-McAlester, rushes to the finish line at the Mall Walk for St Jude last November.

June Miller, Beta Iota-McAlester, and Deb Hughes, Beta Gamma-Tulsa, showing "thumbs up" at the finish line at the Mall Walk for St Jude.

Judi York, Beta Gamma-Tulsa and Jo Talbert, Eta Mu-Owasso work the phones at the KOOL 106.1 St Jude Radiothon in Tulsa.

Delta Chi, Midwest City member Laura Robinson presents a Frankhoma Pottery piece to member Helen Taylor at the conclusion of an educational program on Frankhoma Pottery that Laura presented to her chapter.

Members of Zeta Epsilon, Seminole admire the desserts for their annual stew & soup fundraiser.

Members of Zeta Epsilon, Seminole prepare for their annual stew and soup fundaiser.

Sooner Seniorette Wanda Lucas presents District IV Coordinator Maxine Wheelan with her gavel pin during the District IV Fall meeting at Oklahoma School for the Deaf in Sulphur.

Members of Zeta Epsilon, Seminole gather 'round the camp fire for a weiner roast during their October meeting.

District II Vice Coordinator Dr. Billye Hansen (center) instructs members in the basics of knitting mini-pillows for our troops through the Hugs Project. Dr. Hansen is also the president of the Hugs Project !

Members learn to knit mini-pillows for the Hugs Project to send to our troops during the District II Leadership Seminar in Kingfisher.

District II Coordinator Aletha Bolt, District III Coordinator Judi York, District V Coordinator Margaret Kramer and District IV Coordinator Maxine Wheelan gather for a quick picture during the District III Leadership Seminar in Tulsa.

Delta Chi, Midwest City President Shirley Hall poses with the Braum's tour bus during the District IV Educational Field Trip.

Members attend an educational field trip at Braum's in Tuttle organized by State 2nd Vice President/Educational Director Jacque Edwards.

Corresponding Secretary Joyce Whitewing Slate (left) presents ESA Headquarters Executive Director BJ Clark (right) with a special Pendleton Blanket designed for the Osage Nation.

1st Vice President Deb Hughes (left) and Kappa Alpha member Barbara Childers (right) present a skit on the history of ESA in Oklahoma during the State Leadership Seminar at Freddie's in Sapulpa.

The Sooner Seniorettes gather for a picture with special guest ESA Headquarters Executive Director BJ Clark (second row, left) at the conclusion of their meeting.

Sooner Seniorettes Billie Fritch and Wanda Lucas help put the final touches on dinner at their August meeting held in the home of Sooner Seniorette Judi York.

Maxine Wheelan, Delta Chi - Midwest City was appointed during the summer by the District IV Executive Board to fill the District Coordinator vacancy. She was surprised with an installation ceremony during the Executive Board's planning meeting.

ESA members are ready to take calls on the final day of the giveaway in the studios of KOKH Fox 25 TV in Oklahoma City.

Members of Delta Epsilon, Del City and Delta Chi, Midwest City man one of the "back-up" phone banks during the final day of the giveaway.

Members of Zeta Gamma, Edmond; Delta Epsilon, Del City; Beta Rho, Del City; and Beta Psi, Clinton process ticket orders on the final day of the giveaway at the KOKH Fox 25 TV Station.

Members of Delta Epsilon, Del City and Delta Chi, Midwest City attending the June State Council Meeting at Freddie's in Sapulpa.

Delta Chi, Midwest City members Maxine Wheelan and Laura Robinson stop for a quick visit with State President Bunnie Sullins (center) during the state council meeting at Freddie's in Sapulpa.

Sigma Chi, Inola held their 27th Annual Run for St. Jude on Friday, June 23. They raised over $7,000 for St Jude Children's Research Hospital. Pictured are members Carol, Judy, Sue, Sue, Ellen, Roberta, Charlene, Kay, Nadine, Rosalie and Marge.

Photographer Jerry Hymer is "roasted" at State Convention by the Sooner Seniorettes in honor of his 10th year as convention photographer.

IC Treasurer, Rose Pasillas (right), installs the first men as full ESA members in Oklahoma. Left to right -- sponsor Judi York, pledge Steve York, sponsor Vivian Gibson, pledge Wilbur Gibson, sponsor Cathy Holsted and pledge Doc Holsted. Welcome gentlemen !

New state officers are installed for the 2008-2009 year at the 2008 State Convention.

Beta Zeta, OKC members Merry Knowles and Vera Hefner pose for the first picture in the photo area at the Awards Luncheon after putting the finishing touches on the tropical backdrop.

The 2009 Convention Committee introduces the theme for the 2009 State Convention -- "ESA's Casino Royale" during skit night at the 2008 State Convention.

Linda Southerland, Beta Psi - Clinton, recently installed her chapter's 2008-2009 officers: Carrie Willingham, Pres.; Darla Barton, Vice Pres.; Linda Southerland, Rec. Sec.; Janie Aday, Corresp. Sec.; Joyce Lacey-Kenney, Treas.; Nellrita Barrick, Ed. Dir. and Sr. Dir. Not shown, Rhonda Scott, Jr. Dir.

Member Jamie Cupp raises the gavel for incoming President Judy Montgomery and lowers the gavel for outgoing President Lyn Speers.

Zeta Epsilon, Seminole recently installed new officers for the 2008-2009 year. Pictured are: Vice President Jan Sanders, President Judy Montgomery, Secretary Debbie Lyon (standing in for Debbie is Lyn Speers) and Treasurer Jennifer Bond (standing in for Jennifer is Tina Crawford).

After the District II meeting, members gathered together at the Downtown Clinton Cafe for soup, sandwiches and PIE !!

Nancy Buck, Delta Kappa - Norman was one of the lucky recipients of a doorprize at the District II Spring Meeting.

District II officers Billye Peterson, Cathy Holsted, Linda Southerland and Aletha Bolt in action during the spring meeting.

Jacque Edwards, Libby Zaage and Shelly Labus of Kappa Theta of Guthrie stand with one of their students at OSB (Austin Goolsby).

State President Ramona Paine takes a break for a quick photo op with Sooner Seniorette Maxine Wheelan.

The "Cookout" the weekend of the March State Council Meeting was moved indoors at Roman Nose Lodge due to the weather...........

Wanda Newton, Billye Peterson (along with two furry friends), Sue Knight, Ramona Paine and Mozelle Smith are settled in and ready to go on the Hayride the weekend of the March State Council Meeting at Roman Nose Lodge.

Gwen Beasley, Patsy Timmons and Robbin Brown enjoy an evening Hayride the weekend of the March State Council Meeting at Roman Nose Lodge.

Mary Ann Jones, Mary Toole, Linda Voss and Robbin Brown bundled up on the Hayride the weekend of the March State Council meeting at Roman Nose Lodge.

Members of Beta Rho, Del City -- Kay Brader, Mary Keck, Rose Emmerling, Martha Marsh and Virginia Taylor helping with the T-shirt mail out after the 2008 KKNG St Jude Radiothon.

Outgoing District IV Coordinator Mary Toole has her gavel lowered by Scrapbook Chairman Lora Thompson.

Scrapbook Chairman Lora Thompson presents a book of memories to Coordinator Mary Toole during the district's spring meeting at Greiner School in Lawton. Also pictured are District IV members Judy Montgomery and Mary Ann Jones.

Greiner School Director Lou Whitely shares news about the school during the district's spring meeting held at Greiner School in Lawton.

New "old" member Leona McKee Payn with Delta Chi - Midwest City Chapter President Fran Petrusawich. Leona was a member in the late 50's for about 4 years and is now back in ESA !

Martha Rogers, with a little help from her Nu Delta sisters, painted these murals on the walls at Parkview School (Oklahoma School for the Blind) in Muskogee, Oklahoma. Parkview is one of our Oklahoma State Projects.

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