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The Extension Professionals’ Organization – Zeta Chapter

Epsilon Sigma Phi

Our mission

The mission of Epsilon Sigma Phi is to foster the standards of excellence in the Extension System and to develop the Extension Profession and Professional. ESP honors its’ members and outstanding friends with recognition and scholarships.

How to join

To join ESP, please contact the current ESP president. During the fall, renewing and new members can apply via online portal. If you join outside of the recruitment period, you can contact the current president for instruction on how to process membership.

Membership dues:

Please print out invoice and mail it (with check) to:

Dolores County Extension
Attn: Gus Westerman
P.O. Box 527
Dove Creek, CO 81324

We look forward to having you as a member of our vibrant and valuable Extension-wide ESP Zeta Chapter!

Increase your professional value

ESP offers opportunities to:

  1. Improve your skills as an educator/presenter/leader
  2. Enhance your leadership abilities through active committee membership and professional development opportunities at state, regional and national conferences
  3. Share your experience, expertise and scholarly activity
  4. Expand your network of resources

ESP recognizes excellence by honoring its members and outstanding friends with recognition and scholarships.

Benefits of joining

  • Join a network of Extension professionals united across disciplines and program areas
  • Receive scholarships for professional development opportunities, including advanced degrees
  • Obtain professional development grants for chapters
  • Participate in chapter and national recognition programs for member individuals and teams
  • Opportunities to give peer reviewed scholarly presentations (e.g. national conference; webinars)
  • Become involved in public issues and activities
  • Access to the ESP Connection newsletter and other relevant communication to members
  • Chapter and national leadership opportunities
  • Network of Extension professionals united across disciplines and program areas
  • Participate in mentoring opportunities
  • Chapter officer/member training support
  • Involvement in global and international opportunities
  • Partnerships with the Joint Council of Extension Professionals and National Institute for Food and Agriculture (NIFA) – USDA

2025 Officers

President

President-elect

Executive Secretary

Luann Boyer

Treasurer

Secretary

Questions? Need help?

Please email us. We’re ready to assist.