Theta Eta Chapter of Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Inc. provided first aid during the 37th Annual Taste of New Orleans held at the Sunken Garden Theatre during the period April 19-21, 2024. The three-day event was hosted by the San Antonio Zulu Association (SAZA) Commission, Inc. As one of the most popular events of Fiesta San Antonio, the Taste of New Orleans is very popular.
At the Taste event, registered nurses from Theta Eta Chapter manned three first aid booths to provide first aid support to over 5000 attendees. Over the course of the three-day event, medical issues such as diabetes, hypertension, dehydration, cuts, scrapes, and sprains were evaluated.
The Middlesouth Regional Director of Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Inc., Dr. Bridgett Sterling, a native San Antonian, addressed the crowd. She encouraged patrons to visit the first aid booths if they had medical needs, small or large. Additionally, she explained Chi Eta Phi’s mission as “Service for Humanity” and the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
Theta Eta Chapter sold their 2024 Fiesta Medals for $10 at Taste. Proceeds from these sales go directly to the chapter’s nursing scholarship fund. As part of the Chapter’s scholarship program, theta Eta Chapter awards scholarships to registered nursing students named after Carol J. Butler, the chapter’s convener. Theta Eta Chapter was chartered on December 8, 1984. On December 7, 2024, the Chapter will celebrate its 40th anniversary at the Hilton Garden Inn San Antonio-Live Oak Conference Center, Live Oak, Texas.
