Professional Documents
Culture Documents
May 2015
Volume 4 Issue 11
In this edition we address Zeta faux pas and review basic protocol (see page 2). For those of you
that attended the protocol and parliamentary procedure workshops at the State meeting, the quizzes
on pages 2 & 3 should be easy. Refresh your knowledge. Review the protocol manual and RONR
for the answers and periodically to ensure proper behaviors.
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PROTOCOL TEST
(taken from Zeta Phi Beta Sororitys Guide to Protocol, Practices,
Etiquette and Communication, Revised 2013)
TRUE OR FALSE
1. _____ The International Grand Basileus should receive all courtesies due her office since she is the first lady of the
sorority.
2. _____ The Regional Director is the emissary of the Grand Basileus for each respective region.
3. _____ The chapter Basileus is responsible for distributing all information from national, regional and state levels to
chapter members.
4. _____ Protocol is giving respect and recognition to Sorors at all times.
5. _____ Greek terminology should be used at all times.
6. _____ When making introductions, always introduce the lowest ranking officers first.
7. _____ The International Grand Basileus enters the room first followed by dais guests.
8. _____ Special courtesies should be extended to all past Grand Basilei, officers, regional directors, state directors,
chapter Basilei and dignitaries.
9. _____ Sorority pins should only be worn at Zeta meetings.
10. _____ Only Zetas and Sigmas should rise when the Grand Basileus enters the room.
2.___________
3.___________
4.___________
5.__________
E. Presiding Officer
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The Answer to each question is false! Be sure to consult RONR to find out why.
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GRADUATE CHAPTER
FIRST PLACE
2014-2015
Omicron Omicron Zeta Chapter
FIRST PLACE
2013 - 2014
Omega Mu Zeta Chapter
YOUTH AUXILIARY
2014-2015
GAMMA NU ZETA ARCHONETTES
AMICAE AUXILIARY
20142015
Zeta Amicae Of Middle & Southern
Middlesex County
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Z-HOPE ELDERCARE
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Special Announcement
On Saturday, June 20th, our 13th New Jersey Director, Soror Gina MerrittEpps, Esq. is being honored by the Brothers of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.
Chi Sigma Chapter as their 2015 Zeta of the Year Honoree.
This recognition will take place at Chi Sigma Chapters Sigma Beta Scholarship Luncheon on Saturday, June 20th at the Galloping Hill Inn, 325 Chestnut Street, Union, NJ. This event begins at 12 noon.
If you would like to place an ad in Chi Sigmas journal, please see the back
page of this announcement. Should you wish to purchase a ticket(s) for the
luncheon, please feel free to contact Bro. Nigel Coelho at (973) 580-3109.
If you are unable to make it, please be sure to send our Director a congratulatory note on her Facebook page as she is deserving of such a recognition.
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Archonettes: BreAnna Grant, Sasha Greenlee, Jonette Miller, Amari Steward, Olivia Rhoden and Advisors Timborra
Greenlee & Ivory Marrero with City Councilman Brian K.
Coleman
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National Initiative
1. Complete one form for any activities conducting from July 2014 - May 2015.
2. Duplicate the visit form as needed, if more than 7 visits were made as an chapter/auxiliary with at least 4
members present each time.
3. To receive Z-Points, upon completion of the project(s), request a letter or report on letterhead from the
school official detailing the school/class(es) progress and/or donations provided.
4. Attach a copy of the letter from the school with the Z-HOPE Adopt-a-School Program Reporting Form;
please complete all information on the form.
5. Regional/State/Local Coordinators, if you are currently in receipt of any forms, please forward them to
my attention by email or by fax.
6. Please submit completed form(s) to Soror/Friend Renee S. Byrd, National Director of Adopt-a-School
Initiative by email at rbyrd1920@gmail.com or by fax to 866-472-3768 by May 31, 2015. If documents
are to be mailed, please send to : Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
c/o Soror/Friend Renee S. Byrd
National Director of Adopt-a-School Initiative
PO BOX 167211
Chicago, IL 60616-7211
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Chapters and Auxiliaries can earn Z-HOPE Points with the following Donations:
Undergraduates/Graduates & Amicae
$25=25 points /$50=50 points
$50=50 points / $75=75 points
$75=75 points /$100=100 points
D o u b l e Yo u r Z - H O P E P O I N T S !
Chapters and Auxiliaries have that option to earn additional Z-HOPE Points. Chapters and
Auxiliaries may begin submitting donations for Friends of the Elderly from November 1,
2014 to June 30, 2015. Donations and reporting forms received will be awarded towards the
2014 2015 sorority year. Chapters may also submit a second donation from July 1, 2015
October 1, 2015. Donations received from July 1, 2015 October 1, 2015 will be awarded
towards the 2015 2016 sorority year. If your chapter submits donations in BOTH
sorority years, the chapter will receive an additional 50 Bonus Points. (Note: The
National Z-HOPE Program Reporting Form must be sent with all donations to the
Regional Tamias Grammateus for points to be awarded.)
*See you Chapters President or Representative for forms and detailed information.
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GNZ History
Soror Titessa Smith,
GNZ President with
Soror Jean Lewis,
Soror Smith's First
Grade Teacher and
Charter Member of
GNZ Chapter .
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What do over 500 middle school students and Zeta Delta Zeta have in common?
Memorial Middle Schools College Fair!
On Monday, April 13th, Soror Lynette Harris encouraged students
to be excited about the benefits of a college education. She showcased The College of New Jersey to over five hundred (500) 6th, 7th
and 8th graders that were in attendance. Soror Harris serves as assistant director of The Career Center at TCNJ. Soror Janet Adams, a 4th grade teacher at Memorial, as well as Principle Eugene
Brown, and follow teachers Krystn Mills and Roxanne Jackson hosted Soror Harris and a Burlington County College recruiter for the
days event.
Zeta Delta Zeta received special invitation from the American Cancer Society inviting us to their Celebration of Gratitude honoring 2014 Top performers and supporters for commitment to Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of South
Jersey. Soror Pauline E. Gibson, the 11th New Jersey State Director and the coordinator of Making Strides Walk for the
chapter was presented the Pacesetter Recognition Award and Zeta Delta Zeta Chapter received the Top Team Award
raising $10,249.00. We are proud to do this in the name of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. State of New Jersey. The South
Jersey Zeta Chapters collectively raised $18,435.00. Way to go South Jersey Chapters. Looking forward to next year.
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Eta Omicron Zeta Chapter would like to welcome newly reclaimed Sorors Ophelia Cruse and Cynthia Pryor
Atkins back into the sisterhood. Both Sorors decided to rededicate themselves to the sorority and chapter in
March 2015. While a Zeta will always be a Zeta, active or not, we are overjoyed that our dovely sisters are
back home in the loving arms of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Eee I Kee Sorors!
Welcome Home
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