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Z-Lessons

Monthly Embellishment & Training for


the Sorors of New Jersey

Building on the Principles of Zeta

May 2015
Volume 4 Issue 11

While Blazing New Paths!

Soror Mary B. Wright, International President


Soror Janet Y. Bivins, Esq., Atlantic Regional Director
Soror Gina Merritt-Epps, Esq., New Jersey State Director
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
State of New Jersey
Soror Gina Merritt-Epps, Esq.
New Jersey State Director
325 East Jimmie Leeds Road
Suite 7 PMB 144
Galloway, NJ 08205
(609) 748-1470
Website:
www.zphibnj.org
www.facebook.com/ZPhiBNJ
E-mail:
NJStateDir@aol.com

Message from the SD: And the Winners Are...


Greetings Sorors and Welcome to May! Thanks to all
of those that supported our State Executive Board
Meeting! Congratulations to all winners! See pages 4,
5 & 12 for a listing of the awardees. Pictures will be
featured in the June newsletter.
Thank you for supporting Chi Rho Zeta, Sigma Zeta
Zeta, and Xi Tau Zeta during the month of April.
Please remember to support Rho Rho Zeta, Omicron
Omicron Zeta and Omega Mu Zeta Chapters in May.
REMINDER: MARCH FOR BABIES PICS & TOTALS DUE 5/15 TO SARECIA JOHNSON
NJMarchofDimesRep@gmail.com.

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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Z-Lesson - Lets Get It Together


Zeta Faux Pas (Embarrassing Social Mistakes)
Listed below are some of the common social mistakes. Thanks to Soror Jorelle Green for her contributions. Do you have more to add to the list? Please send them to zphibnjsocialmedia@gmail.com.
Using the term Omega Chapter or Omega Service as the chapter or ritual for a deceased
Soror. The ritual is called the Burial Service. Omega Chapter is the chapter at Winston-Salem
State University in North Carolina.
Using Greek Terminology in Public is not appropriate.
Our colors are Royal Blue and White. Many Sorors learned Pure White.
Our flower is the White Rose. Many Sorors learned White Tea Rose.
One of our four principles is Sisterhood, not Sisterly Love.
The official Sorority pin is worn over the apex of the heart, never on the right side.
The first person to the microphone establishes protocol. Once it is established, no one else
should repeat it. Also, no one should say protocol having been established.
When a ritual requires white attire, be sure to wear pure white, not off-white or winter
white.
All black attire is to be worn for the Burial Ritual.
RememberOne Zeta! As this list grows, we will be sure to add it to future editions.

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.

FILL IN THE BLANKS


At any sorority function, in what order should the following be addressed?
1. __________
A. Regional Director

2.___________

3.___________

B. Sorors C. Grand Basileus

4.___________

5.__________

D. National and Regional Officers

E. Presiding Officer

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Parliamentary Corner: State Executive Board Meeting


For those of you that were unable to make the state meeting, this quiz was part of the parliamentary workshop
that I conducted. Please take the time to test yourselves. Answers below. - Titessa Smith, State Phylacter
TRUE/FALSE QUESTIONS
1. If there is a conflict between the Bylaws and Parliamentary Procedure, Parliamentary Procedure controls.
True _______ False _______
2. The mover of a motion can speak against her own motion.
True _______ False _______
3. The motion is before the assembly when it has been moved and seconded.
True _______ False _______
4. A point of order is used to obtain information about meeting procedure.
True _______ False _______
5. The minutes of a meeting must be approved by the use of a motion, a second and a majority vote of the
assembly.
True _______ False _______
6. Majority means more than one half.
True _______ False _______
7. The person seconding a motion must be in favor of the motion being seconded.
True _______ False _______
8. A quorum is always a majority of the members in any parliamentary assembly.
True _______ False _______
9. An organization must abide by the decision of the parliamentarian.
True _______ False _______
10. There can only be one motion before the body at a time.
True _______ False _______

Sisterly Tip # 1 & Quiz Answers

Dont forget to bring your governing documents


and resources to official meetings.

The Answer to each question is false! Be sure to consult RONR to find out why.

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Executive Board Meeting Recognitions

STATE DIRECTOR LEADERSHIP AWARD


Titessa D. Smith, Phylacter
Eunice Samuels-Lewis, Protocol and Amenities Coordinator
Rhonda Farmer, Founders Day Coordinator
Angelica Russell, Fundraising Chair
Gloria Wilkerson, State Representative to the Regional Nominating Committee
GIVEAWAYS
Free RegistrationBillie Bailey (HOZ);
iPad MiniMyra McDonald (HOZ)
STATE INITIATIVE AWARD 2014 MARCH FOR BABIES
FIRST PLACE
Zeta Delta Zeta Chapter Family
STATE INITIATIVE AWARD 2014 MSABC
FIRST PLACE
Zeta Delta Zeta Chapter Family
CHAPTER RECLAMATION AWARD
FIRST PLACE
2014 - 2015
Omega Mu Zeta Chapter


SOCIAL ACTION AWARD


UNDERGRADUATE CHAPTER
FIRST PLACE
2014-2015
Psi Pi Chapter
FIRST PLACE
2013-2014
Psi Pi Chapter

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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Executive Board Recognitions contd


STATE INITIATIVES
State Initiative Award---2014 MARCH FOR BABIES - Second Place Omicron Omicron Zeta Chapter Family
State Initiative Award---2014 MARCH FOR BABIES - Third Place Eta Omicron Zeta Chapter Family
State Initiative Award 2014 MSABC WALK Second PlaceGamma Omicron Zeta Chapter Family
State Initiative Award 2014 MSABC WALK Third PlaceOmicron Omicron Zeta Chapter Family
RECLAMATION
Reclamation Award Second Place - Gamma Omicron Zeta
Reclamation Award Third Place (Tie)Gamma Nu Zeta Chapter
Reclamation Award Third Place (Tie) Zeta Delta Zeta Chapter
Z-HOPE GRADUATE
Z-HOPE - 50+ members Gamma Omicron Zeta1st Place
Z-HOPE 50 + members Eta Omicron Zeta - 2nd Place
Z-HOPE 26 50 membersOmega Mu Zeta - 1st Place
Z-HOPE 26-50 members - Gamma Nu Zeta - 2nd Place
Z-HOPE 26-50 members Zeta Delta Zeta - 3rd Place
Z-HOPE - 5 - 25 members Chi Rho Zeta-- 1st Place
Z-HOPE 5 25 members Omicron Omicron Zeta2nd Place
Z-HOPE 5- 25 members- (Tie)-Sigma Zeta Zeta3rd Place
Z-HOPE 5 25 members (Tie) - Rho Tau Zeta 3rd Place
Z-HOPE UNDERGRADUATE
Z-HOPE (Undergraduates) 1 - 4 members Xi Iota1st Place
Z-HOPE(Undergraduates) 1-4 membersPsi Pi2nd Place
Z-HOPE(Undergraduates) 1-4 membersTheta Sigma3rd Place
Z-HOPE---(Undergraduates) 5-25 membersRho Theta1st Place
Z-HOPE AMICAE
Z-HOPEAmicae1-4 membersZeta Amicae of Camden1st Place
Z-HOPEAmicae1-4 members----Zeta Amicae of Newark/The Oranges2nd Place
Z-HOPEAmicae---5-25 members---Zeta Amicae of Gloucester County1st Place
Z-HOPE---Amicae---5-25 members---(Tie)Zeta Amicae of Princeton/Trenton2nd Place
Z-HOPE---Amicae---5-25 members---(Tie)--Zeta Amicae of Middle and Southern Middlesex County2nd Place
Z-HOPE YOUTH AUXILIARIES
Z-HOPEArchonettes---1-4 members---Omicron Omicron Zeta Archonettes---1st Place
Z-HOPE---Archonettes1-4 members---Zeta Delta Zeta Archonettes----2nd Place
Z-HOPE---Archonettes---5-25 membersGamma Omicron Zeta Archonettes1st Place
Z-HOPE---Archonettes---5-25 members---Gamma Nu Zeta Archonettes----2nd Place
Z-HOPE---Amicettes---5-25 members---Omicron Omicron Zeta Amicettes---1st Place
Z-HOPE---Amicettes---5-25 members---Gamma Omicron Zeta Amicettes---2nd Place
Z-HOPE---Amicettes---5-25 members---Gamma Nu Zeta Amicettes---3rd Place
Z-HOPE---Pearlettes---1-4 members----Zeta Delta Zeta Pearlettes---1st Place
Z-HOPE---Pearlettes5-25 membersGamma Omicron Zeta Pearlettes1st Place
Z-HOPEPearlettes---5-25 members---Gamma Nu Zeta Pearlettes---2nd Place
st

Z-HOPE ELDERCARE

Z-HOPEEldercare---Chi Rho Zeta---1 Place


Z-HOPE---Eldercare---Eta Omicron Zeta---2nd Place

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New Members Section


Gamma Nu Zeta Chapter
Tasha Ali
Nadia Darbouze
Courtney Edwards
Sandra Hackley
Marion Simmons
Chi Rho Zeta Chapter
Beatrice Black
GAMMA NU ZETA CHAPTER

Rho Theta Chapter


Kadijah Cunningham
Reva Jackson
Rayana Martin
Jeniya Webb
Theta Omicron Chapter
Reactivated after 7 years!
Amber Martin
Capreshia McGregor
Chakera Hightower
Johneah S. Exum
Kayla E. Seaford
Tameka Taylor

EPSILON XI ZETA CHAPTER

Chi Alpha Chapter


Cydaisha Dupree
Naomi Lockett
Sigma Zeta Zeta Chapter
Ariona Gadsden
Nadia Davis
Kimberly James
Velencia Walker
Eboni Cave
Nadirah Norvell
Temika Streater

THETA OMICRON CHAPTER

Epsilon Xi Zeta Chapter


Al-nisa Williams
Upsilon Tau Chapter
Danielle Lowery
Eta Omicron Zeta Chapter
Daria McCall
Lytanda Zellner
Tracey Duncan
Nelta Paul
Ebony Williams
Omicron Epsilon Chapter
Soror Queneisha Jones

ETA OMICRON ZETA CHAPTER

CHI ALPHA & OMICRON


EPSILON CHAPTERS

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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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Zealous-Engaged-Talented-Awesome Youth Corner

Congratulations to the N.J.


State STEM Contest Winners!!
UNLEASHING HIDDEN TALENTS AMONG OUR YOUTH
On behalf of the State of New Jersey we would like to thank all of the youth who participated in the Stem
Contest. This was a great way for the youth to work together as a team.

Gamma Nu Zeta Amicettes:

Omega Mu Zeta Amicettes:

Caliyah Thomas, Vivica McBean,


Makayla Kiyaga, Sarah Ross,
Taliay Ross, Kariana James,
Trynity Singletary and
Tanasha Wilkerson

Nadira Benjamin, Kaziah Betts, KaBria Foster,


Brianna Fountain,
Kylah Gooden, Semira Lewis,
Rachel Oliva, Alexis Robinson, Jalynne Smith
and Sabrya Thomas

Gamma Omicron Zeta Pearlettes:


Aisya Johnson, Sani Thomas,
Suliah Boxton, Hasinah Reed,
SaNayah Alexander and
Marquerite Cambridge

Zeta Delta Zeta Pearlettes:


Leilani Adams-Brawley, Lindsey Catlett, Elaina
Catlet, Isa Collins, Mya Collins, Gabriella
Dumont, Ajiahna Ganney, Saniya Ganney, Mackenzie Guillame,Gianna Johnson, Kaiya Johnson, Journee Washington, Kayla L-R Wylie,
Sianni Wynn

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Zealous-Engaged-Talented-Awesome Youth Corner contd


Great Job!!!
Stem Contest Participants
Gamma Omicron Zeta Chapter, Amicettes & Pearlettes
Omega Mu Zeta Chapter, Amicettes & Pearlettes
Eta Omicron Zeta Chapter, Amicettes
Gamma Nu Zeta Chapter, Amicettes
Zeta Delta Zeta Chapter, Pearlettes

Gamma Nu Zeta Archonettes stand proud


alongside of newly elected Congresswomen
Bonnie Watson Coleman (1st Black Congresswoman in N.J.) and Mayor Dana Redd at the
Camden City Womens History Celebration.
Archonette pictured: Amari Stewart, Jonette Miller, and
Sasha Greenlee

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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Zealous-Engaged-Talented-Awesome Youth Corner contd

If a good Zeta is a well informed Zeta, what is a well informed youth?


A Zeta in training!
Like Zetas, they should be knowledgeable about our illustrious sorority and their role
in it. Be sure to include this information in the grooming of our youth.
What you should know as Pearlettes
1. The role of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
2. The name of the National President of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
3. The names of Local Pearlette Advisors
4. The colors Baby Blue and White
5. The words to the Pearlette Greeting Song /Pearlette
Warm-up Song

What you should know as Amicettes


1.Your role as an Amicette
2. Your duties and responsibilities as an Amicette
3. The contents of your Constitution and By-laws
4. The words to your National Song WE ARE THE
AMICETTES
5. The words to your Scripture and Prayers

What you should know as Archonettes


1. The role of the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc..
2. The history of the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
3. The names of the local graduate and undergraduate
chapters.
4. The name of the International Grand Basileus of
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
5. The location of the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority National Headquarters

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National Initiative

It's that time of the year!!


It is time to report your chapters and auxiliaries participation with the
Adopt-a-School Initiative. Use the steps below to completely submit your
report.

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

Scholarships and TAG Awards


Life Members ScholarshipTenisha Fort (Omega Mu
Zeta) & Angelica Russell (Zeta Delta Zeta)
State ScholarshipsIreisha Vaughn (Psi Pi), Arlysha
Sumpter (Rho Theta) & Camille Phillip (Rho Tau Zeta)
Teach A Girl to Lead AwardGamma Nu Zeta
Archonettes

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National & Regional Initiatives


56th Atlantic Regional Conference ZHOPE Initiative:
The Signature Elder Care INITIATIVE: Friends to the Elderly

Meeting the Basic


Needs for Seniors
Join the Awesome Atlantic Region as we raise $10,000 for
Friends to the Elderly Senior Programs Throughout the Atlantic Region

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.

MEETING THE GOAL AND IMPACTING HOME


Our goal is to raise $10,000 for Elder Care Programs throughout the Awesome Atlantic
Region. If $10,000 is raised, $5000 will be donated to Center in the Park in Philadelphia,
PA. $1000 will be given to an Adult Day / Elder Care Center chosen by the remaining states.
(DE, MD, NJ, NY and Tri-State) If we dont raise $10,000 all monies raised will be donated
to Center in the Park in Philadelphia. We will accept donations from all Sorors, Chapters,
States, Amicae Auxiliaries, and Individuals.

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Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. NJ Chapters at Work

The Ladies of Gamma Nu Zeta Chapter would like to


thank all of our Blue and White family for supporting us
in our 2015 Finer Womanhood Scholarship event. We
appreciate the love received an hope to see you at our
next year's event! Saturday, March 19, 2016

What a great Charterversary it was for the "Mother


Pearl of New Jersey"! This year our original Chapter and Zeta Amicae of Camden Charters were unearthed along with historic facts & artifacts about
the our chapter family! Fact: Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. made is presence known in New Jersey on Thursday, March 25, 1948.

April is Autism Awareness Month! The ladies of


GNZ wore blue for #LIUB (Light it up Blue) Autism
Awareness Day on April 2nd! Autism is a "Spectrum"
Disorder. People with autism can be a little autistic or
very autistic. Thus, it is possible to be bright, verbal, and
autistic as well as have mental deficiencies, non-verbal
and autistic. As a result of the broad range of symptoms,
its often called a spectrum disorder; hence the term
"autism spectrum disorder."

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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Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. NJ Chapters at Work - contd


ZDZ Goes Back to School!

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 Amicae of Moorestown


Annual Jazz Brunch

The Zeta Amicae of Moorestown held their annual Jazz


Brunch on Saturday, April 11, 2015 at the Kove Caterers in
Palmyra. The Kenny Gates Band graced the audience with
jazz. There was good food, good music and good conversation. The family of recently deceased Amica Pearlie Purvis
was also in attendance. The ladies paid tribute to their Friend
with poetry, flowers and kind words. The family made a presentation to Amica President Bertha Smith. The
afternoon ended with door prizes and lots of smiles. It was truly an elegant and classy 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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Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. NJ Chapters at Work - contd

w/Epsilon Xi Zeta Chapter


The Mercer County Pan Hellenic Council hosted a Career Day on Friday, February 27th,
2015 at the Trenton Central High, West Campus
in Trenton, NJ. The event allowed various professional men and women of the Mercer County Pan
Hellenic Counsel, to addresses students on careers
which the students elected to hear about. The presenters were paired according to their careers and
addressed the students in their class rooms on careers such as Accounting, Employment and Interviewing, Military Service, Police Officers, HR
Correction Officers, Teachers, and other career
opportunities. The interactive format allowed students to ask questions and to discuss career opportunities. The students seemed to really have enjoyed the speaker
presentations. It was a wonderful event and both speakers and students are looking forward to the next Career
Day!! The participating fraternities and Sororities were: Zeta Phi Beta, Sorority, Inc., Phi Beta Sigma, Fraternity,
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Alpha Phi Alpha, Fraternity, Kappa Alpha Psi, Fraternity and Delta Sigma Theta, Sorori-

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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Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. NJ Chapters at Work - contd


ZETA PHI BETA SORORITY, INC.
Rho Tau Zeta Chapter
Serving Passaic, Bergen and Morris Counties
Soror Shavon Chambers, Basileus
RHO TAU ZETA CELEBRATES THEIR 15th YEAR OF SERVICE
- Chapter Awards Five Book Scholarships at Dinner-Dance FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 28, 2015
Contact: Soror Shavon Chambers, President | ptzpresident@gmail.com | 973.337.9933
Soror Camille Philip, Historian | camillep09@gmail.com | 973.818.1892
TOTOWA, N.J. Nearly 200 supporters gathered to celebrate Rho Tau Zeta Chapters 15th year of service to Passaic,
Bergen and Morris counties at its Lauren Francies Nance Scholarship Dinner Dance on Saturday, Feb. 28. Hosted at
The Bethwood in Totowa, N.J., the aptly themed A Royal Affair was chaired by 2nd Vice-President, Soror Stacey Lawson. This annual event raised thousands of dollars to benefit college seniors in the chapters service area. This year, five
ladies from Teaneck High School and Dwight Morrow Academies received each received a 2015 Five Pearls Book
Scholarship in the amount of $500.
During the event, the chapter honored two of their six charter members with accolades and gifts to mark the chapter
milestone. Soror Lauren Francies Nance, chapter organizer, and Soror Marcia Smith, charter member, were on-hand to
receive these acknowledgements.
New Jersey State Director, Soror Gina Merritt Epps, and numerous chapter presidents and members from across the
state joined Rho Tau Zeta for this night of elegance, reflection and great music. Representatives from The Divine Nine,
Paterson City Council and other dignitaries were also in attendance.
Chartered on April 14, 2000, the Renowned Rho Tau Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. is at the forefront of
service and scholarship activities in Passaic, Bergen and Morris counties while exemplifying finer womanhood and sisterly love to all. For more information, visit www.patersonzetas.com.

All smiles as college seniors from Teaneck High School and


Dwight Morrow Academies receive 2015 Five Pearls Book
Scholarships from Rho Tau Zeta Chapter on February 28,
2015. Pictured from l to r: Jasmin Senior, Esoheosa Igbineweka, Britnae Belcher, Soror Stacey Lawson, Kiara Cureton, and Nyla Thomas.

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Upcoming Chapter and State Events


Rho Rho Zeta Marlene Kelly Finer Womanhood Scholarship Breakfast
Omicron Omicron ZetaScholarship Awards Brunch
Omega Mu Zeta All White Party Finer Womanhood Event
Informational Interest Meeting/Meet and Greet - Monmouth County Chapter
Eta Omicron Zeta Chapter Bus Ride

05/02/15
05/02/15
05/30/15
06/04/15
08/09/15

Key Dates and Deadlines


Deadline for application for free ZOL registration for an Undergraduate
Deadline for March for Babies Pictures and Totals
Deadline for ZOL Registration
Early Bird Deadline, Regional Conference
Deadline to submit list of ZOL attendees to the State Director
ZOL - Washington, DC
Certification Day

05/04/15
05/15/15
05/20/15
05/31/15
06/15/15
07/09 - 11/15
09/12/15

Announcements
New member presentation photos are being accepted, in addition to regular submissions,

for the next edition.


Keep our list of Zeta faux pas growing by adding common mistakes.
Make sure to mark all Facebook submission for posting with the words Facebook posting in the subject line of submission emails.
Be sure to submit all youth photos to the State Coordinator for newsletter
inclusion.

Finer womanhood
Fine [fahyn]

adjective, finer, finest.


of superior or best quality; of high or highest grade

[woo m-uh n-hoo d]


noun
1.the state of being a woman; womanly character or qualities

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