Welcome Home Doves

“Welcome Home Doves" is our new initiative spotlighting our reclaimed members. Sigma Omicron Zeta Lawrenceville welcomes Soror Gloria Nelson, Soror Alexis Jackson-Walker, Soror Michelle Pettway, and Soror Tamila Bynes. Soror Gloria Nelson is a 1967 initiate of the Theta Beta Chapter Tuskegee Institute.  Soror Alexis Jackson-Walker is a 1992 initiate of the Omega Beta Chapter, Fayetteville State University.  Soror Michelle Pettway is a Spring 1989 initiate of the Alpha Nu Chapter State University of New York, and Soror Tamila Bynes is a 2006 initiate of the Gamma Lambda Zeta Chapter Florida.  SOZ is thrilled to have these ladies join us and we lovingly welcome each Soror home to Zeta!

Sigma Omicron Zeta would like to welcome its newest members to Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Sorors Jillian Colon, Renee Mitchell, Shadell Murray, Nicolette Pinnock, Lynn Walker, and Michelle Elias are 2017 Spring initiates. SOZ welcomes our new Sorors to the chapter and to the great Sisterhood of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.

Sigma Omicron Zeta congratulates Soror Lilanta Joy Bradley for completing her Doctoral degree in Public Health from the University of Georgia in May of 2017. SOZ is proud of the accomplishments of Dr. Bradley and wish her infinite success in her future endeavors. Soror Bradley is a true testament to the principles of which we were founded! 

Rho Epsilon Zeta March for Babies

On April 29, 2017, Rho Epsilon Zeta chapter participated in the March for Babies event that took place in Marietta, GA. This event is near and dear to our hearts because we have many Sorors who have had to deal with the challenges that come with the loss of a child or premature births.  It was a great honor and pleasure to represent our beloved Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.

Omicron Alpha Zeta 2017 Educational Scholarships

Americus, Georgia (May 12, 2017) – On the campus of the Americus-Sumter High School, the Omicron Alpha Zeta Chapter awarded two high school seniors with educational scholarships.

Ms. Daisha Roberts, the daughter of Shona Pettiford, is a native of Americus, Georgia Ms. Roberts is very active on her campus and is a members of the following organizations: the Swim Team, FBLA, the Math Team, News and Yearbook Teams, and served as a Georgia Youth Assembly Senator and Georgia State Science Fair Representative. In the community, Ms. Roberts has championed canned food drives, helped teachers prepare their classrooms, and she holds several Microsoft Office certifications. Ms. Roberts enjoys politics, writing, web design, and photography and seeks to attend Yale University to become an attorney.

Ms. Kelly Lynn Ingle, the daughter of Melissa Lynn Ingle, is a native of Plains, Georgia and valedictorian of her high school class. Ms. Ingle is very active in her church, William Road Church of Christ, and her community. In high school, Ms. Ingle is a member of the FFA, FBLA, Beta Club, Math Team, and Band. Also, Ms. Ingle regularly volunteers with the Boys and Girls Club, donates time to activities involving the less fortunate and children. Ms. Ingle provides holiday meals for families, tutors children, and sends care packages to U.S. soldiers. Ms. Ingle plans to attend Faulkner University and major in education. Each recipient received a $250 educational scholarship and a certificate.

Educational Scholarship Recipient Kelly Lynn Ingle and Bambie Hayes, Scholarship Chair

Educational Scholarship Recipient Daisha Roberts and Bambie Hayes, Scholarship Chair

Omicron Alpha Zeta Attends Bethesda Missionary Baptist Church Anniversary

Americus, Georgia (April 23, 2017) – On Sunday, April 23, 2017, Dr. DeRienzia Johnson, First Lady Vernice Johnson, and First Son Joshua Johnson celebrated 10 years of faithful service to Bethesda Missionary Baptist Church in Americus, Georgia. Members of the Johnson family, church members, friends, and the Omicron Alpha Zeta Chapter, gave presentations of appreciation to Dr. Johnson, First Lady Johnson, and First Son Johnson. President Kina Davis delivered words of gratitude to Dr. Johnson for his 10-year collaboration with Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Soror Robbie Latimore and Frater Frank Latimore adorned Dr. Johnson in his doctoral robe. Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Omicron Alpha Zeta Chapter partners with Bethesda Missionary Baptist Church in numerous programs throughout the year including the Christmas Program for Approved Workmen Are Not Ashamed (AWANA) and Angel Tree® youth, the Back-to-School Bash, and Education Summits in Sumter County, Georgia.

Omicron Alpha Zeta Relay for Life 2017

Americus, Georgia (April 28, 2017) – On the field of Sumter County Middle School, the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Omicron Alpha Zeta Chapter participated in the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life of Sumter County, Georgia. Since 1985, Relay for Life has become the largest fundraising event for cancer. Over 4 million people in 20 countries walk overnight to bring awareness and raise funds for cancer research. Sorors walked around the track and lit luminaries in honor or memory of individuals affected by cancer. Also, members of the Omicron Alpha Zeta Chapter donated light refreshments to Relay for Life’s participants and attendees. Sorors played games with the youth, made hula skirts, and enjoyed the fellowship of other community-based organizations. The Relay for Life of Sumter County, Georgia rose over $20,000 for cancer research in 2017.

Phi Omicron Zeta Stork's Nest Relocates

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, Phi Omicron Zeta Chapter, on Sunday April 9, 2017, moved their Stork’s Nest to a Bethlehem Baptist Church property, located at 2169 Usher St NW, Covington, GA 30014. It was an exciting day that concluded with members of Bethlehem Baptist Church and Phi Omicron Zeta Chapter cutting the ribbon to officially open the Nest. This is an excellent example of church and community partnering to make people lives better.

Stork’s Nest, a cooperative project of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated and the March of Dimes Foundation, for more than forty years, aims to increase the number of women receiving early and regular prenatal care, in an effort to prevent cases of low birth-weight, premature births and infant deaths. The program is designed to promote prenatal care participation and encourage healthy behaviors during pregnancy for low income mothers through two components, incentives and education. Stork’s Nest clients “earn” points toward incentives, such as baby care items though a variety of positive, health-promoting activities, such as, attending prenatal visits, participating in prenatal education classes, stopping at-risk behaviors, such as, smoking cigarettes and consuming alcoholic beverages and reducing stress. There are more than 80 Nests throughout the United States. Stork’s Nest is a jointly owned trademark of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. and March of Dimes Foundation and can only be implemented by these two organizations.

To ensure the Nest would be ready prior to the new opening, Bethlehem Baptist Church Deacon, Craig McCloud, worked tirelessly painting and repairing the room that would become the Nest, while members of Phi Omicron Zeta Chapter and their family members decorated, installed shelving and arranged the incentive items.

The first Stork’s Nest was launched in Atlanta, Georgia in 1971 as one of many educational and service projects of Better Infant Births (BIB), a highly successful program sponsored by the Fulton-Dekalb-Clayton Chapter of the March of Dimes.

Expectant mothers and fathers in Newton and Rockdale Counties interested in participating with the Phi Omicron Zeta Chapter Stork’s Nest should contact Marilyn Barton, Stork’s Nest Coordinator, at Barton.marilyn@yahoo.com . The Stork’s Nest is open and ready to do its part to encourage expectant parents to practice healthy behaviors that may lead to healthier babies.

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, Phi Omicron Zeta Chapter Members and Friend L to R: Eula Hardeman, Ayanna Lewis, Marilyn Barton, Evon Mazyck, Kathryn Williams, Kyra Williams, Dalphine Browder, Kaleena Jackson, Gloria Fallings, Dionne Wilson and Felicia Arnold.

Sigma Omega Zeta Inaugural Scholarship Luncheon

The Sigma Omega Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. had its Inaugural Scholarship Luncheon on May 20th, 2017 at Renaissance Atlanta Airport Hotel. The luncheon was sponsored by the chapter’s education foundation. The mission of the Sigma Omega Zeta Education Foundation is its commitment to assist with the goals of young women who pursue higher education. The Five Pearls of Hope Fund provides a $500.00 non-renewable scholarship to Clayton County seniors whose written essay exemplifies scholarship, character and financial need. Preference is given to students who have participated in community service in the Clayton County area. As the luncheon began, the atmosphere was adorned with elegantly finer decorations. After invocation and blessing, Sorors, the recipients, and their families enjoyed a delicious lunch as sounds of the Curtis Watson Brass Band filled the banquet hall. Following lunch, our keynote speaker, Soror Dr. Joyce Bolds enriched our spirits with eloquent words inspiring us through our principles and the life of Triumphant Soror Zora Neale Hurston. Three young ladies were awarded scholarships.  The Power of Word scholarship was awarded to Cheyenne Stoghill and Suhailah A. Wright.  The Blue & White Legacy Scholarship was presented to Kristin Johnson, daughter of our very own Soror Renea Johnson. This Inaugural Scholarship Luncheon was a PHI-nominal beginning! The Sigma Omega Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc.  anticipates next year’s luncheon as we continue to celebrate young ladies who epitomize our Sorority principles of scholarship and character. Congratulations to our Inaugural Scholarship recipients!