Events

ESA International Convention and Events

ESA sponsors many international, regional, state, and local events. A sampling of them are highlighted below. Additional information regarding these events and others is also available on state websites. For more on ESA events near you, please contact us. (Click the all-caps titles for registration links)

 

State Conventions

A full list of state conventions can be found at the link above. Registration for state convention is handled by the respective state.

 

Roles of ESA HQ and International Council Information Session

September 23, 2024
4:30 PM Pacific / 5:30 PM Mountain / 6:30 PM Central / 7:30 PM Eastern (9:30 AM Friday, May 3 QLD/AU)
Online Event
members only
​Registration Open

Join us for a virtual (not recorded) informational Q&A to learn more about services provided and allocation of resources by ESA HQ and the International Council on Monday, September 23rd at 5:30pm MST. Registration is required by 9/17/24 to receive the link. If you have questions prior to the event, please email Doug Mills.



st jude walk/run

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 (dates may vary based on location)
In person & Online Event
public event
​Registration Open

St. Jude Walk/Run is a nationwide 5K hybrid event, taking place in person and virtually.
 

October Recruitment Month Kick off Party

October 3, 2024
4:30 PM Pacific / 5:30 PM Mountain / 6:30 PM Central / 7:30 PM Eastern (9:30 AM Friday, May 3 QLD/AU)
Online Event
members only
​Registration Open

Join the National Kick-Off Party on Zoom, Thursday, October 3 hosted by IC Membership Chairs Kerry Considine (IL) and Melissa Diddle (KS) with ESA HQ Membership Director Tracy Swanson. We'll kick off the contests and prize drawings, showcase resources and ideas for your activities, and debut the calendar of activities for online participation all month in the Membership Ideas Facebook Group.

Come on your own or host a watch party with ESA friends. Plan to spend about an hour starting at 4:30 pm Pacific/5:30 pm Mountain/6:30 pm Central/7:30 pm Eastern. The event is free, registration required by September 30th to receive the link.



An Eye toward 100: Thrive in '25

November 7, 2024
4:30 PM Pacific / 5:30 PM Mountain / 6:30 PM Central / 7:30 PM Eastern (9:30 AM Friday, May 3 QLD/AU)
Online Event
members only
​Registion Opens in October

What does it mean to “thrive”? It looks a little different for everyone. Join us virtually on November X, 2024 where we will talk about what ESA members want ESA to look like when we celebrate 100 years, unveil the focus for 2025, new resources, and instructions for participating in the focus activities. Registration is required.
 

Memphis marathon

December 1, 2024
In-Person & Online Event
open to public
​Register Closed

St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend is a fundraising event for St. Jude with a marathon, half marathon, 10K and 5K.
 

New Member Orientation

December 2024 
4:30 PM Pacific / 5:30 PM Mountain / 6:30 PM Central / 7:30 PM Eastern (9:30 AM Friday, May 3 QLD/AU)
Virtual
new members and sponsors
Invite Only

If you are a new member or the sponsor of a new member since June 1st, you are invited to the New Member Orientation where you will get a view from 30,000 feet of the larger organization and ways you can get involved. Registration is required. Check your email inbox for your invitation in November.
 

national social

January 16, 2024
4:30 PM Pacific / 5:30 PM Mountain / 6:30 PM Central / 7:30 PM Eastern (9:30 AM Friday, May 3 QLD/AU)
Online Event
members and guests
​Registration Opens in October

It's time to have a little fun! Join us for some shenanigans with fellow ESA members all over the country.
 

National Leadership Conference

February 6-9, 2025
Denver, CO
members only
Registration opens in October 2024

Harness your leadership skills, meet new ESA friends, get a sneak peek of the exciting offerings for 2025, and purchase exclusive new merchandise not released to the public yet at the 2025 National Leadership Conference. From interactive workshops to networking socials, this event is sure to have everything you need to have a successful ESA-year with friends and support all over the country.
 

Goal Setting Enrichment Event: Dream It. Believe It. Achieve it

April 10, 2025
4:30 PM Pacific / 5:30 PM Mountain / 6:30 PM Central / 7:30 PM Eastern (9:30 AM Friday, May 3 QLD/AU)
Online Event
members only
​Registration Opens in Feburary

Join us for a virtual training Enrichment Event about goal setting, employing good techniques in your personal goals and our goals for ESA. We will hear the importance of goal setting, some things to watch out for, best practices, and some areas to consider setting goals. This event is open to all ESA members and does require event registration. 
 

International Council Convention

JULY 13 - 20, 2025 
Cary, NC
members and guests
Registration Opens in April

Join the International Council (IC) and members from across the country for a celebration of the 2024 - 2025 ESA-year, installation of 2025 - 2026 IC Officers, fun and interesting workshops, and so much more.
 

IC Challenge

JULY 18, 2025 
Cary, NC
members and guests
Registration Opens in February

The IC Challenge theme will be revealed during the 2025 ESA National Leadership Conference in Devner, CO.