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Epsilon Sigma Phi
Tau Chapter
Maryland Honorary Fraternity of Extension Professionals
Epsilon Sigma Phi (ESP) is an honorary fraternity recognizing excellence in the Cooperative Extension community. ESP provides opportunity for networking, fellowship and collaborative efforts. ESP fosters leadership development through mentoring Cooperative Extension professionals in the philosophy and professional practice of Cooperative Extension education. ESP facilitates professional development.
Mission
Epsilon Sigma Phi is dedicated to fostering standards of excellence in the Extension System and developing the Extension profession and the professional.
Vision
Epsilon Sigma Phi leads the Extension System in promoting and supporting professionalism in Extension.
Affirmative Action
Epsilon Sigma Phi is an equal opportunity/affirmative action fraternity. ESP is committed to the active involvement of all of its members regardless of race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability or veterans status. ESP values and seeks a diverse membership.
Membership
Epsilon Sigma Phi is both an honorary and educational fraternity, with nearly 10,000 committed career professionals representing 47 active state/territory chapters. ESP is the only Extension-wide professional organization. Its primary purpose is that of building and maintaining a strong profession.
Membership is open to those Extension professionals who have exhibited excellence in education and programming leadership. Members are generally recruited through their state/territory chapter.
Tau Chapter Leadership
| Officers | |
|---|---|
| President | Karol Dyson |
| Vice President | Chuck Schuster |
| Past President | Madeleine Greene |
| Secretary | John Lea Cox |
| Treasurer | Dale Johnson |
| Historian | Milt Nelson |
| Regional VP | Cassandra Corridon |
| Committees | |
| Global Relations | Jim Hanson |
| Member Recruitment | Debbie Ross |
| Member Services | Cassandra Corridon |
| Mentoring | Kendra Wells |
| Nominating | OPEN |
| Professional Development | Mary Ellen Waltemire |
| Public Issues | OPEN |
| Resolution Welfare | Milt Nelson |
| Futuring | John Hall |
| Finance | Dale Johnson |
Committee members are needed on EVERY committee. Please click on the committee above to see the description of that committee's responsibilities. Email the committee chair of your interest! (Remember: It looks good on your CV!)
2008 National Awards Recipients
- Distinguished Service - NE:
Kendra Wells, MD - International Service - NE:
John Lea Cox, MD - Administrative Leadership - NE:
Dr. Richard Byrne, MD - Continued Service - NE: Mary Ellen Waltemire, MD
- Early Career - NE: Charles Schuster, MD
Dates to Remember
- September 15-19, 2008: Galaxy III Conference, Indianapolis, Indiana. Check it out.
Other Links of Interest
For more information, contact Debbie Ross
Last updated: 08/6/2008