Honoring Men and Women of Excellence

This year the ladies of Omicron Alpha Zeta put a little twist on the Finer Womanhood Celebration and decided to recognize men as well as women. The chapter selected as honorees several citizens who have made a positive impact in Sumter and/or surrounding counties in various professions and in community service. Among the 33 honorees were the school superintendent, principals, pastors, law enforcement officers, university officials, and community servant leaders.

The awards banquet was held on March 30 on the campus of South GA Technical College in Americus. The theme for the occasion was “Building Better Communities through Service, Leadership and Education. The speaker for this event was Ms. Chrislyn Turner, the immediate past Southeastern Regional Director of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., of Marietta, GA.  

During the Celebration, a woman from both the undergraduate and graduate chapter, was honoered as Zeta of the Year. Ms. Kuwanza Frazier, chapter president for Mu Mu Chapter at Georgia Southwestern State University was presented with the undergraduate Zeta of the Year award. Ms. Kina Davis, Z-HOPE Coordinator, in addition to Undergraduate Advisor to Mu Mu, was presented the graduate chapter Zeta of the Year.

Chi Pi Zeta Youth Induction Ceremony

On April 13, 2013, Chi Pi Zeta hosted its inaugural Pearlette and Amicette Induction ceremony.  The ceremony featured a welcome and overview of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. as well as the purpose and goal of youth auxiliaries. The theme of the program was “Diamonds and Pearls”.  The Pearlettes and Amicettes were introduced to the audience as they were escorted into the facility by young gentlemen. 

Pearlettes and Amicettes with the young gentlemen who served as escorts for the ceremony

 Pearlettes

Ta’Tyana Anderson

Jayden Bogel

Nykaela Burks

Adia Coward

Taylor Mason

Anaya Vance

Ayania Williams

Amicettes

La’Naysha Blackshear

Anissa Bryant

Ja’Nya Bryant

 Amaya Cooper

Allysia Dunkins

Gabriella Goode

Taylor Roberson

Jada Walden

Iota Eta Zeta Shows Up and Shows Out during Finer Womanhood Month

      

The Iota Eta Zeta chapter kicked off Finer Womanhood Week with a Sunday celebration. It began with an early morning church service at Hillside Chapel &Truth Center, International on February 24^th, where the chapter came together for worship. The service was followed by the traditional re-dedication ceremony and an afternoon of fellowship at Landon's Restaurant for brunch.




IHZ wrapped up the month with the annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday March 30^th at Lithonia First United Methodist Church. All three youth auxiliaries were in attendance, along with a host of sorors, family, friends, and kids from the local community. The event included a coloring contest, egg toss, bunny hop lesson, and a spirited competition to break “Harry” the piñata. Then came the main event and the youth were left to scour the church grounds in search of colorful eggs hidden by sorors. Lucky hunters were awarded with cash and various prizes, including Easter baskets, toys, and a few even took home a piece of the piñata!

          

Article Submitted by: Symone Morris

Finer Womanhood in Savannah, GA

During Finer Womanhood Month, the Sorors of Alpha Theta Zeta chapter, inducted nine new Sorors into the sisterhood.  These new Sorors met all the requirements for initiation, and are now ready to work for Zeta.

Pictured left to right:  Sorors Sheila Bryant, Shaniqua Vassar, Tonisha Scott, Kathy West-Randall, Raessha Tisdale, Calandra Reaves, Carolyn Degraffenreaidt, LaVonya Johnson, and Sophia Perry

The ceremony kicked of the Finer Womanhood activities for the Savannah, GA chapter, and the new Sorors were able to participate in all of the planned activities. The chapter culminated their Finer Womanhood Month celebration with a luncheon at Johnny Harris Banquet Hall on March 23, 2012. The speaker for the occasion was one of our own Sorors, Mrs. Jackie Small, wife of Rev. Nathaniel Small.  Soror Small spoke on the subject “The Treasure Within”. The highlight of the luncheon was the presentation of the Zeta Doves, members who have been in the sorority for fifty or more years. 

Pictured from left to right: Sorors Johnnie Spaulding, Clyde Faison, Louise Willkerson, and Delores Washington

The chapter also honored Zeta Dove Soror Dorothy Canty Bass who was interred earlier this month.  A donation to Hospice of Savannah was made in Soror Bass’ honor. Each Zeta Dove was presented with a jacket bearing the sorority’s emblem, their name and a beautiful dove on the back of the jacket.

Congratulations ladies!

Iota Sigma on the Rise

On April 19, after a four year long hiatus, the "Classy, but Sassy" Iota Sigma chapter was proud to welcome two new members into our esteemed Sorority.

Sorors: Adriana Brown (Senior) and Lakeisha Jenkins (Junior) are the newest
members of Zeta Phi  Beta at Clayton State University

The neophytes went right to work and participated in the March for Babies Walk in Suwanee, GA with members of the Iota Sigma and Sigma Omicron Zeta chapters.

Chi Pi Zeta’s Finer Womanhood Celebration

Chi Pi Zeta celebrated Finer Womanhood in grand class and style at the historic Elizabeth’s on 37^th Street in Savannah.  The formal dinner program featured a presentation on the history of Finer Womanhood observances, as well as reflection on “The Finer Woman” as excerpted from the 1925 X-RAY by Soror Evelyn Foster.

The Finer Woman- An Acrostic

The finer woman is

Faithful to duty;

Ideal of womanhood;

Noble in character;

Engaging in manner;

Responsible to trust;

Womanly in conduct;

Obedient to a higher self;

Magnanimous in spirit;

Affable in receiving others;

Noteworthy in deeds;

Hospitable to strangers and guests;

Obliging to neighbors;

Open-hearted to poor and needy;

Deserving of praise.

Submitted by Elizabeth Marlin

Building on the Principles of Zeta While Blazing New Paths: The State of Georgia 2013 Leadership Conference

The 2013 State of Georgia Leadership Conference was held March 1-3, 2013 at the Crowne Plaza Perimeter at Ravinia in Atlanta, Georgia. More than 300 attendees gathered for a weekend of information, education and fellowship.

Dignitaries in attendance included national officers International President Mary Breaux Wright; 20^th International President Dr. Jylla Moore Tearte; National First Vice President Scarlet H. Black; Southeastern Regional Director Dr. Felicia Scott-Strickland; and National Graduate Member at Large Patricia Jones. Also attending were a host of National, Regional and State Elected and Appointed Officers.

The theme of the weekend focused on Organizational Management. Workshops included Managing Chapter Expectations; Managing Your Personal and Professional Brand; Managing Chapter Finances and Managing Chapter/Auxiliary Programming. In addition, an auxiliary management workshop was held for the Amicae.

Zetas and Amicae, including International President Mary Breaux Wright, warm up for Zumba with the Seniors as part of the State of Georgia's service project during the 2013 Leadership Conference.

State Director Shaneesa Ashford inducts Soror Debra Booker of Chi Pi Zeta Chapter into the State of Georgia Hall of Fame.

The State also focused on President Wright’s Elder Care initiative by hosting a service project at the Northside Shepard Senior Center and through monetary and item donations for Meals on Wheels Atlanta. Chapters and auxiliaries across the state donated more than $1,000 and 350 items.

In addition, the State honored chapters and members for their hard work and dedication, and elected new officers to the board. Congratulations to the following Sorors and chapters for their outstanding efforts:

Hall of Fame Inductees

Soror Debra Booker – Chi Pi Zeta Chapter, Hinesville

Dr. Robbie Latimore – Omicron Alpha Zeta, Americus

Chapters of the Year

Epsilon Xi – Georgia Southern University

Chi Pi Zeta – Hinesville

Psi Rho Zeta – Forsyth

Kappa Iota Zeta – Atlanta

Top Z-HOPE Chapters

Kappa Iota Zeta – Atlanta

Sigma Mu Zeta – Stone Mountain

Chi Pi Zeta – Hinesville

Mu Mu – Georgia Southwestern State University

Omicron Nu – University of West Georgia

Top Z-HOPE Auxiliary

Amicae of Cuthbert

Top March of Dimes Fundraising Chapter

Kappa Iota Zeta – Atlanta

Top March of Dimes Fundraiser

Soror Lois McKellar, Kappa Iota Zeta Chapter

Undergraduate Advisor of the Year

Soror Tjazha Mahani

Advisor to Beta Iota Chapter, Spelman College

Highest Individual GPA

Soror Christina Cross

Alpha Tau Chapter, Emory University

Highest Chapter GPA

Beta Iota Chapter, Spelman College

Undergraduate Program of the Year

Z.A.D. (Zetas Against Drugs)

Sigma Rho Chapter, Augusta State University

Elected Officers

Assistant Secretary – Soror Tammy Parker

Financial Secretary – Soror Shirley Howard

Parliamentarian – Soror Vicki Pearson

Newsletter Editor – Soror Deborah Ayoade