A Noteworthy November

The Omega Mu chapter kicked the month of November off by showing some school spirit. During the week of September 30th through November 5th, we participated in several homecoming events. The week ended with a blue and white tailgate in which Sigma and Zeta alumni came out to have a good time. 

We also participated in the statewide day of service, where we had the opportunity to volunteer for the annual Ridge Run 5K in support of adoption. We had an amazing time cheering on the participants as they reached their individual goals.  

We took the chance to send three of our members, Autiana Brooks, Ashley Batten, and Brittany Johnson, to the Southeastern Regional Conference in Atlanta. They were able to absorb some meaningful knowledge that will help us better ourselves as a chapter.  They embraced their leadership skills by taking advantage of every opportunity immerse themselves in Zeta. 

“Kaptivating” Kappa Iota Zeta - Zeta Day of Service

On Saturday, November 5, 2016, the  Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc “Kaptivating” Kappa Iota Zeta Chapter (KIZ) implemented an East Point/Atlanta KIZ take over.  This year on our annual service day, Kappa Iota Zeta provided services to help with the military, youth, and the Stork’s Nest.

   

November 1^st marked the National Family Literacy Day.  During the month of November, there are many events which are held at schools, libraries and other literacy organizations.  The scholars of KIZ volunteered their time to participate in a literacy lock- in with students of varying grade levels at Asa Hilliard Elementary School. This event was called “Read with Me Z”.  The sisters of KIZ formed individual groups of students to read books aloud and ask various comprehension questions to keep the students engaged and to help improve their reading comprehension. The students rotated to different readers depending on their grade level.  

The students also had the opportunity to fellowship with friends while enjoying a healthy snack.  According an article written by Caitrin Blake at Concordia University in Portland, Oregon, there is a strong correlation between the foods students consume daily and their performance.  It is important that the youth in the community understands the importance of a healthy snack.  

The finer women of KIZ also went to the Veterans Administration (VA) Medical Center to serve in there call center.  Directed by call center supervisors, the sisters of KIZ were given a list of veterans to contact.  They called the Veterans to encourage them to keep their necessary appointments.  During the service day the sisters of KIZ had the opportunity to meet the VA’s new Director, Annette P. Walker, who expressed her appreciation for the sorority giving of their time to assist the veterans. 

Lastly, the sisters of KIZ’s Storks Nest served at the Georgia Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Fall Festival and Resource Fair.  The community participants were invited to attend the Fall Festival along with the National Director of Storks Nest, Soror Joanne Patterson, and the State of Georgia Parliamentarian, Soror Vickie Pearson.  The festival education families on eating healthy while we education on the Stork’s Nest.  Families were given samples of fruits, vegetables, and healthy snacks to reinforce what was learned.  

OMICRON ALPHA ZETA CHAPTER RECOGNIZES ITS VETERANS

Pictured from left to right: Soror Natosha Gulley, Soror Kina Davis, President (displaying Soror Tyseanna Allen’s certificate – not pictured), and Soror Tanesh Buckner

In recognition of National Military Appreciation Week, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Omicron Alpha Zeta Chapter recognized its members who have served or is currently serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. Omicron Alpha Zeta has three members who have served or is currently serving in the military. Soror Natosha Gulley served in the U.S. Army from 2003 to 2007. Soror Tanesh Buckner served in the U.S. Army from 1995 to 1998. Soror Tyseanna Allen serves in the U.S. Army Reserves from 2009 to present. Soror Kina Davis, President, presented certificates to each of the Chapter’s veterans. Thank you for your service!

Pictured from left to right: Soror Natosha Gulley and Soror Tanesh Buckner. Soror Tyseanna Allen (not pictured)

Phi Omicron Zeta - Toiletry Blessings Bags

For the Day of Service, Phi Omicron Zeta seven members and thirteen POZ youth auxiliary members got together to pack toiletry blessings bags, to give to Riverside Nursing Home, Rockdale Women Shelter, Rainbow Homeless Shelter, and  Bethlehem Baptist Church.Two hundred toiletry bags were packed. 

Epsilon Eta Zeta Chapter - Graduates Awarded Scholarships

Service, Education, Progress. Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Epsilon Eta Zeta Chapter, Columbus, Georgia annually awards scholarships to deserving youth in our community.  The scholarship applicants exceeded the minimum qualifications and excelled in academics and community service.  We are pleased to announce our 2016 scholarship recipients.  

From left to right:    Ja'Nia Johnson; Kendrick High, Angel Rosser and Ashley Dorsey; Carver High.
Back Row Left To Right:   Mrs. Olivia Rutledge, Scholarship Chairperson, Briana Long, Smiths Station High, Latia Carter and Markeisha Wagner; Carver High,   Jaliyah Giles; Hardaway High, Keyon Davis; Northside High and Mrs. Brenda DeRamus, President of Epsilon Eta Zeta

Scholarship recipients not in the photo are Xaulyca Hall and Asia West; Jordan High; Raven Rivers; Central High, Chariena Woods; Kendrick High and Andrea D. Washington, Columbus State University.

The recipient of the Dr. Eunice S. Thomas Scholarship was Andrea D. Washington, Columbus State University.

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. congratulates these youth on their success and wishes them well in their future endeavors.

Beta Omega Zeta Chapter Participated in a Day of Service

The Beta Omega Zeta Chapter of Albany, Georgia participated in the 2016 Project Homeless Connect event that was held on November 15, 2016. The chapter members donated hygiene items such as washcloths, soaps, and socks to more than 500 hundred citizens in need.   The Beta Omega Zeta chapter was proud to represent Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.in Albany, Georgia, with a day of service for such a great cause. 

Zeta Day of Service: Lillian Carter Rehabilitation Center

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Omicron Alpha Zeta Chapter held their Zeta Day of Service Event at the Lillian Carter Rehabilitation Center in Plains, GA.  The seniors at the center was excited to see us when we arrived that morning.  We had the opportunity to take them into the activity room.  Once we were in the activity room, sorors began to hold conversations with them until the room was setup for bingo.  When bingo was setup, each soror was paired with two to three seniors to assist with them bingo.  Soror Kina Davis called the numbers.  The seniors were able to win some great prizes.  Some of the prizes were socks, body wash, lotion, soap, deodorant, puzzles, and drink bottle.  The seniors and the sorors had a fun filled morning.  We look forward to our upcoming Christmas party with them in December.