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EPSILON SIGMA PHI - Alpha Sigma Chapter

ESP logoEpsilon Sigma Phi is both an honorary and educational fraternity, with nearly 10,000 committed career professionals representing 47 active state/territory chapters. There are 317 members in Wisconsin. ESP is the only Extension-wide professional organization. Its primary purpose is that of building and maintaining a strong profession. Membership is open to all faculty and staff Extension professionals who have exhibited excellence in education and programming leadership. Annual dues are $70.00 which includes both state and national dues.

Mission
Epsilon Sigma Phi is dedicated to fostering standards of excellence in the Extension System and developing the Extension profession and professional.

Vision
The Wisconsin Alpha Sigma Chapter of Epsilon Sigma Phi leads the Extension System in promoting and supporting professionalism in Extension.

A little bit of history...
The Wisconsin Alpha Sigma Chapter was organized on October 7, 1930 with 35 members. In his 1935 book "Wisconsin History of Agricultural Extension", local historian Ernest L. Luther stated that "The purpose of the organization was to maintain the traditions, uphold the ideals, stimulate the morale of cooperative extension service, and to promote fraternal spirit among its members."
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Wisconsin Epsilon Sigma Phi Chapter is pleased to receive your donation of any amount to Professional Development Endowment Fund.  The Endowment supports the professional development for Extension Professionals, continuing the tradition of excellence for Extension work in Wisconsin. 

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To find out more information on contributions and pledges that support the ESP Endowment Fund, please contact Tom Parslow, Chairperson, ESP Endowment Committee at tparslow@charter.net

All contributions are tax deductible.