Working Towards a Preferred Future

Epsilon Sigma Phi seeks to meet the future needs of its members and responds to those needs innovatively and resourcefully. Epsilon Sigma Phi It’s Time to Join! is recognized as the Extension system provider and facilitator of professional development that focuses on the Extension organization and roles Every November and December, we invite you to of the Extension professional. Epsilon Sigma Phi come join us to be a part of a dynamic organization will provide national leadership in leadership that helps develop and maintain leaders from development for Extension professional all disciplines within the Alabama Cooperative Epsilon Sigma Phi associations. Extension System and beyond. ALPHA PI CHAPTER

For more information, contact: The Extension Professionals’ Organization Bridgett Harris office: (205) 325-5342 cell: (205) 572-0924 email: [email protected] Fostering Excellence. Visit our website at www.aces.edu/esp Envisioning the Future. and our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ESPAlabama.

Alpha Pi Chapter Epsilon Sigma Phi (ESP), the National Honorary Extension Fraternity, chartered the Alpha Pi Chapter instituted at Auburn, Alabama on January 10, 1930. The Alpha Pi Chapter is the only ESP charter in the State of Alabama.

www.aces.edu The Alabama Cooperative Extension System (Alabama A&M University and Auburn University) is an equal www.espnational.org opportunity educator and employer. Everyone is welcome! Please let us know if you have accessibility needs. ACES-2440 Epsilon Sigma Phi: Celebrating Excellence in Extension Programming

Mission Statement 2) Life Member. A retiree from Cooperative Extension who Benefits of Epsilon Sigma Phi Membership Epsilon Sigma Phi is dedicated to fostering standards has paid an amount equal to five times the national annual • Scholarships for individual professional development of excellence in the Extension System and developing dues at the time of purchase or makes installment payments opportunities including advanced degrees the Extension profession and professional. over a 2-year period. • Professional development grants for chapters • Chapter and national recognition programs for Core Values Epsilon Sigma Phi values and seeks a diverse membership member individuals and teams The National ESP Board identified the following four core representing Alabama’s land grant institutions. The • National Conference provides an opportunity to give priority values. membership of Epsilon Sigma Phi shall consist of duly peer reviewed scholarly presentations • Professional Excellence installed faculty and Administrative and Professional • Involvement in public issues and activities • Leadership Development personnel who have done the following: • ESP Connection newsletter and ESP Communiqué • Belief in the Extension System/Public Education provide communication with members • Serving People through Education • Held full- or part-time Extension appointments • Numerous and varied professional development • Successfully completed the required probationary opportunities Membership period per their respective appointment on June 1 • Chapter and national leadership opportunities There are the two classes of membership: of the previous year • Network of Extension professionals united across • Displayed a cooperative and helpful attitude toward fellow disciplines and program areas 1) Active member. A professional (currently employed or Extension employees • Mentoring opportunities retired) who has exhibited excellence in programming • Demonstrated competency in assigned fields • Chapter officer/member training support and leadership. of responsibility • Involvement in Global and International Opportunities • Exhibited ability in educational techniques essential • Partnerships with Joint Council of Extension to the conduct of an effective Extension program Professionals and National Institute for Food and Agriculture (NIFA)–USDA