Members of the Beta Theta Chapter of ESA gathered at the home of outgoing president Toni Bell to celebrate a successful year and welcome a new season of leadership and inspiration. The event marked the chapter’s annual installation of officers, the presentation of awards, and the unveiling of a new theme for the 2024–2025 year: Unleash Your Creativity.
The celebration began with a dinner, followed by the closing of the year’s chapter business led by Toni Bell. As part of the evening’s highlights, Awards Chairman Terry Moherek announced the recipients of the chapter’s annual honors.
Toni Bell was named 2024-25 Woman of the Year for her outstanding leadership and service. Miss Enthusiasm was awarded to Michelle Delaney for her vibrant spirit and dedication and Donna Graham received the Philanthropic Award for her compassionate work with Ruff Dogs Rescue. Lisa Graham and LouEllen Combs received Pallas Athene Level of Service Pins.
Following the awards, Michelle Delaney installed the incoming Board of Directors. The newly appointed officers are:
President: Lou Ellen Combs
Vice President: Lisa Graham
Treasurer: Diann Lovette
Recording Secretary: Rosetta Shobe
Educational: Patti Carresquillo
Parliamentarian: Donna Graham
Immediate Past President: Toni Bell
Each board member received a thoughtful, creativity-inspiring gift from Michelle tailored to their specific role for the year ahead, while all members were given flower seeds to nurture both their green thumbs and creative spirits.
Terry Moherek was recognized for her many years of unwavering dedication and support to both the Beta Theta chapter and the greater ESA organization.
Incoming president Lou Ellen Combs officially introduced her theme, Unleash Your Creativity, emphasizing the importance of innovation, connection, and breathing new life into cherished chapter traditions.
To support their year ahead, Lou Ellen presented each board member with a custom ESA tote bag containing a notebook to document roles and responsibilities. The notebooks will serve as living records to be passed on to future chairs, fostering continuity and shared learning.
Lou Ellen also presented a special gift to Toni Bell in appreciation of her leadership, along with the newly compiled 2024–2025 Scrapbook—a keepsake of memories and milestones from the past year.
As the chapter turns the page, Beta Theta-ESA members look forward to a year filled with creativity, connection, and continued community service.
