A nearly 40-year-old Emporia State University homecoming tradition had extra importance this year as it honored an exceptional leader whose career is coming to an end soon.
The 38th annual Phi Delta Theta Pole Sit was held Friday and Saturday. As always, the event saw fraternity members sit on the pole through the evening hours collecting cash and check donations to support SOS.
While the cause was unchanged from previous years, this year’s event also honored SOS’ longtime Executive Director Connie Cahoone who is set to retire early next year. Cahoone spoke with KVOE News recently and says the fundraiser’s impact goes far beyond providing financial assistance for the agency.
Cahoone added she is honored to be recognized by the fraternity and commended them for their efforts each year.
Cahoone succeeded Susan Moran as executive director of SOS back in 2012 after serving as a senior vice president at First Community Bank. Over the course of her tenure, Cahoone has overseen several major milestones for the agency including the purchase and extensive renovations of the SOS Community Advocacy and Outreach Complex at 1420 C of E Drive as well as the development of several major fundraisers, including Hope-A-Palooza, SOS Strong and Heroes for Hope.
Cahoone is set to retire in March with a nationwide search for the next SOS executive director currently underway.
This year’s pole sit managed to bring in a preliminary total of $6,625 with donations still being accepted through Monday. To donate visit SOSKansas.com.
