Epsilon Tau Zeta Celebrates Scholarship

On Saturday, May 5, 2018, the Epsilon Tau Zeta Chapter hosted the recipients of this years Academic Scholarship at a luncheon. The girls and their families were treated to lunch in celebration of them and they accomplishments throughout high school.

This year's recipients are Aryn Guy who is attending Valdosta State University, Kia Banks, attending Mercer University, and Ni'Quita Swayne, attending Kennesaw State University. We are very proud of these young ladies and cannot wait to see what they will go on to accomplish.

ETZ has given over $2,500 to help collegiate students in the Macon-Bibb County area.

Omicron Alpha Zeta Wins Chapter of the Year

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Omicron Alpha Zeta Chapter attended the Joint Leadership Conference in Columbus, GA in March. The conference was held at the Columbus Convention and Trade Center.  We had seven Sorors registered for the conference.  We participated in all for Z-HOPE Projects held at the conference. 

During the conference, Omicron Alpha Zeta Chapter won 2018 Chapter of the Year for chapter sizes 1-15.  We also won 1st Place Z-HOPE Award for chapter sizes 1-15, 1st Place Volunteer Hours, 1st Place Scrapbook, and 3rd Place Action Award. We were so excited to bring the awards home. 

We will continue to make a great impact in the Americus and Sumter County Area. Giving back to our community is what it's all about. 

Sigma Mu Zeta’s Light Continues to Shine

The Joint State Conference in Columbus, GA was “EPIC” for Sigma Mu Zeta! Our own Soror Sherry Pope was elected as the State Grammateus and Soror Serafina Williams was awarded State Undergraduate Advisor of the Year. Soror Daarina Adul-Mateen received special recognition as the first Dove inducted from Sigma Mu Zeta.

Each year we strive diligently to serve our community because each point equates to someone we’ve helped along the way. Our efforts for the third consecutive year have resulted in being awarded the State’s Z-HOPE award for our chapter size, recognition for our social action efforts and this year‘s 2nd place in volunteer hours. Our undergraduate chapter, Alpha Tau (Emory University) also received an award for volunteer hours. Doing the work of  Zeta is what we do best in Sigma Mu Zeta!

Sigma Omega Zeta Welcomes Spring 18

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Sigma Omega Zeta Chapter is proud to welcome its newest member.  In March, Soror Demetria Blalock was initiated and celebrated by the chapter.  Afterward, a reception was held in her honor where her Sorors lavished her with gifts and warm words of welcome.  Demetria is known to her Sorors as "Ace of Persistence" because of her undying commitment to become a finer woman of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.  Soror Blalock, we honor you and celebrate you in this accomplishment!

Sigma Omicron Zeta End Of Year Wrap Up

Sigma Omicron Zeta Chapter (Gwinnett County) is pleased to announce our Pearls of Excellence Scholarship Recipients for 2018.

The Arizona Cleaver Stemons scholarship was awarded to Miss Olubusola Banjoh. Miss Banjoh graduated from Brookwood High School in Gwinnett County and will be enrolling in Harvard University this fall. The Myrtle Tyler Faithful scholarship was awarded to Miss Caroline Wirl. Miss Wirl graduated from Mountain View High School in Gwinnett County and will attend Georgia State University in the fall. 

The Fannie Pettie Watts scholarship was awarded to Miss Ramona Deodath. Miss Deodath graduated from Central Gwinnett High School in Gwinnett County and will be attending the University of Georgia in the fall. Soror Dian Dames-Knight, Second Vice President of Sigma Omicron Zeta, presented the awards. All three young ladies exhibited excellence in scholarship and community service. We look forward to seeing the great things they will accomplish in the future. 

“Welcome Home Doves”
Sigma Omicron Zeta excitedly welcomed six Sorors home to Zeta this Sororal year. We are proud that these Sorors decided to reclaim their memberships and recommit themselves to doing the work of Zeta. Sorors who reactivated their memberships include the following: Soror Tonya Mompoint, Lambda Nu - Georgia State University; Soror Sharyl White, Chi Theta - University of Delaware; Soror ShaMona Avery and Soror JoQuita Etchinson, Sigma Omicron Zeta - Gwinnett Co.; Soror Ericka Frazier, Delta Beta - Fort Valley State University; and Soror Brandi Wilson, Pi Zeta Zeta - Moreno Valley, CA.

2017 Random Acts of Kindness Bus Tour

Sigma Mu Zeta Chapter, residents and DeKalb County Officials that included, Judges, and the Board of Education Superintendent joined Commissioner Larry Johnson on his annual Random Acts of Kindness bus tour. The team loaded a bus at the New Life Baptist Church in Decatur and practiced Christmas caroling between stops of seven fire stations and a local women shelter. This was an opportunity for the community to show appreciation to our fire departments for their selfless sacrifices. At each location, words of appreciation for their service were given along with donated snacks and each visit ended with our well-rehearsed song.  

Breast Dressed - Breast Cancer Awareness Event

On Saturday, October 14, 2017, Sigma Mu Zeta chapter of Stone Mountain in conjunction with Wade Walker Park Family YMCA of Stone Mountain presented their inaugural “Breast Dressed” event. This Breast Cancer awareness event gathered individuals from the community for a time of crafting bras, education by playing Breast Cancer Jeopardy, intervention, raised awareness and promoted breast health.

Donations of head scarves, puzzles and socks were collected to create chemo kit bags for individuals undergoing chemotherapy and were donated to the DeKalb Cancer Treatment Center. On Saturday, October 21st, some of the chapter members wore their bra creations in the Making Strides for Breast Walk which was held at the Braves Sun Trust Park in Atlanta.

Working Together in Covington

On September 26, 2017, National Voter Registration Day, Phi Omicron Zeta held a voter registration drive at Newton High School. During the drive Phi Omicron Zeta chapter was able to register seven students. Twenty students inquired about registering, unfortunately they were not able to register due to the birthday deadline. 

For Zeta’s Day of Service on November 4, 2017, Phi Omicron Zeta Chapter and members of Youth Auxiliary provided services for Keep Covington Newton Beautiful (KCNB). Phi Omicron Zeta chapter cleaned from downtown Covington Square to the Board of Education in Covington, Georgia. Keeping the community clean is a way to Beautify the Community. 

Celebrating Black Ladies In Public Health

Soror Minda Reed, MD, MPH joined her colleagues from across the country at the inaugural Black Ladies in Public Health (BLiPH) Networking Social in Atlanta, GA on November 5, 2017. Established to encourage and support scholarship, service, self-care and a safe place for black women working in public health specialties, BLiPH launched its first annual event during the 2017 American Public Health Association (APHA) Conference week, also held in Atlanta this year.  Dr. Reed works at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in the National Center for Injury Prevention and Control on opioid overdose prevention.  She is passionate about preventing medical illness and adverse health conditions that are avoidable with education and access to care.  A proud member of the Rho Xi Zeta graduate chapter in Cobb County, GA, Dr. Reed seeks opportunities to collaborate with her sisters of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. as well as other black women public health professionals. 

Dr. Reed pictured with Ramot Adeboyeji (left) and Akeia Blue (right)

Dr. Minda Reed

KIZ, Amicae and YMCA Executive Director

On Saturday, September 9, 2017, members of Kappa Iota Zeta and its auxiliary, the Amicae of East Point, gathered with other community volunteers at the Walter and Andrew Young Family YMCA for the YMCA’s Help Houston Project. The Amicae and members of Kappa Iota Zeta presented Mr. Gavin McGuire, YMCA Executive Director, with a check to be used to purchase water for residents of Texas displaced by Hurricane Harvey. The Zetas and Amicae also assisted with loading cases of water on a truck headed to Houston.

Kappa Iota Zeta Chapter and the Amicae of East Point have enjoyed a strong relationship with the Young Family YMCA and look forward to more partnership opportunities that will benefit the city of East Point and communities beyond.

Shannon McGuire-Lee, Kappa Iota Zeta President; Tara Locket, KIZ 2nd Vice President; Gavin McGuire, Young YMCA Executive Director; Michelle L. Robinson, KIZ Amicae Auxiliary Co-Chair; Connie Lincoln, Amicae of East Point – President; and Jenette Lewis, Amicae of East Point.

Cheryl Johnson, KIZ Amicae Auxiliary Co-Chair; Queen Lackey, Amicae of East Point; Judy Beasley, Amicae of East Point.

Sigma Omega Zeta Chapter on Zeta Day of Service

The ladies of Zeta Phi Beta- Sigma Omega Zeta Chapter, Delta Sigma Theta East Point  Chapter, Alpha Phi Alpha Pi Lambda Chapter, Clayton County Commissioner Sonna Singleton-Gregory and NAACP joined together to present the Teen Voter Education Forum.

The event began with a general session where local government officials and school Superintendent Morceaae Beasley discussed the importance of being an informed voter.  The breakout sessions gave the teens an in depth look at the elections process from every level of government.  The event concluded with a panel of peers taking and answering questions regarding the voting process and it’s importance.

The event was a success as students gained a clearer understanding of their civic duties and rights as citizens.