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April 2014 Volume 4 Issue 8 Soror Mary B. Wright, International President Soror Janet Y. Bivins, Esq., Atlantic Regional Director Soror Gina Merritt-Epps, Esq., New Jersey State Director Message from the State Director: Z-Lessons Monthly Embellishment & Training for the Sorors of New Jersey Building on the Principles of Zeta While Blazing New Paths!” G reetings, NJ Sorors and Amicae! It is been a joy and privilege to spend time with you at your Finer Womanhood events! Please enjoy the pictures from the various events in this newsletter. Please continu e t o support ea ch other and demonstrate Zeta Excellence! As we continue to plan for the State Conference, the True/False quiz below will help you to prepare. The theme of the conference is STRICTLY BUSINESS  ZETA AS A CORPORATION . Please come ready to learn, fellowship and most of all, do the work of Z eta. Please remember to support our St. Jude Initiative, and to submit the names of the Sorors and Amicae that we’ve lost since 2012. True or False: TAKE THE CHALLENGE 1. Each Zeta Chapter gets two votes at the State E xecutive Board meeting that will take place on Friday, April 25 beginning 5:30 p.m. 2. Life Members vote at the State Executive Board meeting. 3. At the Sister-Frie nd Event on Fri day, Apri l 25, I will get to inter act with (Continued on page 19)  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: [email protected] Newsletter created by Soror Deseree McFarl ane, Coordinator, Social Media and Publicity Welcome New Sorors!  Theta Sigma Chapter Tyler Anderson Tamaara Dunlap  Jakiyah Herron Tamika Payne Chanel Rodriguez Beta Nu Chapter Shadae Nisbet Tamia-Monet Jones Shaniya Hyndman Psi Pi Chapter Ianna Wyatt Skyler White Boule 2014 Registratio n R egistration for Boule is now live. To assist in a smooth registration please consider the following: Download the registration packet and read thoroughly before you register. Registration information begins on page 16. New this year: Registratio n Deadline: May 31, 2014 Faxed registrations will not be accepted. (Continued on page 19)  FREE REGISTRATION AVAILABLE FOR 1 UN- DERGRADUATE FROM NJ! See page 6 for details.

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April 2014

Volume 4 Issue 8

Soror Mary B. Wright, International PresidentSoror Janet Y. Bivins, Esq., Atlantic Regional DirectorSoror Gina Merritt-Epps, Esq., New Jersey State Director

Message from the State Director:

Z-LessonsMonthly Embellishment & Training for

the Sorors of New Jersey “Building on the Principles of Zeta

While Blazing New Paths!” 

Greetings, NJ Sorors and Amicae! It is been a joy and privilege to spend

time with you at your Finer Womanhood events! Please enjoy the pictures

from the various events in this newsletter. Please continue to support each

other and demonstrate Zeta Excellence!

As we continue to plan for the State Conference, the True/False quizbelow will help you to prepare. The theme of the conference is ―STRICTLY

BUSINESS – ZETA AS A CORPORATION‖.  Please come ready to learn, fellowship

and most of all, do the work of Zeta. Please remember to support our St. Jude

Initiative, and to submit the names of the Sorors and Amicae that we’ve lost

since 2012.

True or False: TAKE THE CHALLENGE

1. Each Zeta Chapter gets two votes at the State Executive Board meeting

that will take place on Friday, April 25 beginning 5:30 p.m.

2. Life Members vote at the State Executive Board meeting.3. At the Sister-Friend Event on Friday, April 25, I will get to interact with

(Continued on page 19)

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.State of New Jersey

Soror Gina Merritt-Epps, Esq.

New Jersey State Director325 East Jimmie Leeds RoadSuite 7 PMB 144Galloway, NJ 08205(609) 748-1470Website:www.zphibnj.orgwww.facebook.com/ZPhiBNJE-mail:[email protected]

Newsletter created bySoror Deseree McFarlane,Coordinator, Social Media

and Publicity

Welcome New

Sorors!  Theta Sigma Chapter

Tyler Anderson

Tamaara Dunlap

 Jakiyah Herron

Tamika Payne

Chanel Rodriguez

Beta Nu Chapter

Shadae Nisbet

Tamia-Monet Jones

Shaniya Hyndman

Psi Pi Chapter

Ianna Wyatt

Skyler White Boule 2014 Registration

Registration for Boule is now live. To assist in

a smooth registration please consider the

following:

Download the registration packet and read

thoroughly before you register. Registration

information begins on page 16. New this

year:

Registration Deadline: May 31, 2014

Faxed registrations will not be accepted.

(Continued on page 19) 

FREE REGISTRATION

AVAILABLE FOR 1 UN-

DERGRADUATE FROM

NJ! See page 6 for details.

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Gamma Nu Zeta Chapter Exective Board Members, pictured wour NJ State Director, Gina Mer

Epps, Esq. at our Annual FiWomanhood Luncheon on Ma15th at Colleen's at the Savoy

Pennsauken, NJ.

On March 8, Eta Omicron Z

Chapter held its annual FiWomanhood Scholarship Lun

eon at Pines Manor in Edison,  Among the scholarships giwere four general scholarships

local high school seniors, two ademic scholarships to Sorors in chapter, and two family bo

 scholarships. In addition, awawere also presented for Womanthe Year, Health and Welln

Woman of the Year, Zeta of Year, and Sigma of the Year.

honor of March of Dimes, HOZ ahad a March for Babies disptable providing valuable in

mation about the cause. In adtion there was also a table feaing information about the Affor

ble Care Act.

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Enjoying Our Sisters!

 Sorors of Eta Omicron Zeta Chapter with Madam Grand,

and the Regional and State Directors at the Zeta DeltaZeta Finer Womanhood Luncheon held on March 1 inCherry Hill.

The 9th, 11th, 13th and 10th State Directors enjoy eachother at Eta Omicron Zeta luncheon held on March 8 inEdison. Left to Right, Sorors Godwin Clark, Gibson,

Merritt-Epps and Knotts-Jackson.

Left: The State Director, Archonette Taylor Epps and Gran

Wright featured at the Zeta Delta Zeta luncheon.

 Above: Soror Merritt-Epps presents a gift on behalf of th State of New Jersey to our International President. GranWright received Zeta Delta Zeta’s Lullelia M. Harriso

 Award. Soror Merritt-Epps received the Deborah CannoWolfe Award. Regional Director Janet Y. Bivins receive

the Arizona Cleaver Stemons Award.

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Platform of Soror ValerieHollingsworth, Candidate forNational First Vice President

Dear Sorors,

After much reflection, I have decided to offer myself to our great sisterhood as a candidate for the

office of National First Anti-Basileus, and I humbly solicit your support.

I have a clear vision of the position I seek, what it entails, as well as how its duties may be effectively

enhanced. I believe ―Membership is Key‖ and my platform will speak to the services I plan to deliver as

National First Anti Basileus, in order to grow and enhance our membership.

My platform initiatives for delivering services as the National 1 st Anti-Basileus are as follows:

Z-PEP (Zeta Professional Enrichment Program)

Establish a standardized curriculum that will enrich and complement the intellectual life of sorority

members.

EMS (Enhanced Membership Services)

Use technology as a tool to provide immediate access to information and services relevant to the

sisterhood.

Streamlined Membership Reports

Create a standardized membership statistical report format to be updated and posted to the Nationa

Website on a monthly basis.

The Three ―Rs‖: Recruitment Retention and Reclamation 

Design programs, processes and systems that will continue to attract, retain and reclaim the best and

brightest to the organization.

National Membership Month

This month will focus on membership recruitment and retention with established goals, information,

contests, feedback and recognition.

The Bridge Project

In conjunction with the National Third Anti-Basileus create an undergraduate to graduate transition

plan.

Review and Approve Membership Intake Packages within 48-72 hours

During my 31 years of active uninterrupted service in Zeta, I have always sought to serve at the

highest levels of my ability, and will display this same work ethic in the office of National First Anti-BasileusAdditional information is available regarding my professional as well as my career in Zeta for your review.

Please feel free to contact me at 917-743-9943, if you have any questions or visit my website at:

www.Zetaonfire.com for additional detailed information.

Your Candidate of Choice,

Valerie Hollingsworth

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Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated

2014 New Jersey State Leadership Conference

Friday, April 25 - Saturday, April 26, 2014

The Chauncey Hotel and Conference Center

One Chauncey Road, Princeton, NJ

SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE 

Friday, April 25

4:00 p.m. Hotel Check-In Lobby

4:00 p.m. – 5:15 p.m. Registration

Z-HOPE and Scrapbook Collection Lobby

5:30 p.m. – 6:45 p.m. Executive Board Meeting – Zetas Barn (Second Floor)

5:30 p.m. – 6:45 p.m. Executive Board Meeting – Amicae Mallard

7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Dinner Solomon (Second Floor)

9:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. Sister-Friend Social Solomon (Second Floor)

8:30 p.m. MIP Training (Zetas) Barn (Second Floor)

4:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. Shopping with the Vendors Brodsky Gallery

Saturday, April 26

8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Shopping with the Vendors Brodsky Gallery

7:00 a.m.– 8:30 a.m. Buffet Breakfast—Zetas & Amicae Solomon (Second Floor)

7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. Hotel Check-out

Registration

Z-HOPE and Scrapbook Collection Lobby

7:00 a.m. – 7:30 a.m. Necrology – Zetas & Amicae Sundial

7:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. Rededication – Zetas Sundial

7:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. Rededication – Amicae Mallard

8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Plenary Session I – Zetas Barn (Second Floor)

8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Plenary Session I – Amicae Mallard

11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Elections (Zetas) Pintail A

Shop with Vendors Brodsky Gallery

Hotel Check out

12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Lunch—Zetas and Amicae Solomon (Second Floor)

1:15 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Workshop (Zetas/Amicae) Barn/Mallard

2:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Break/Shopping with Vendors Brodsky Gallery

2:35 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Plenary Session II – Zetas Barn (Second Floor)

2:35 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Plenary Session II – Amicae Mallard

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UNDERGRAUDATE SORORS WOULD YOU LIKE TO WIN FREE REGISTRATION TO BOULE??  

THE SOROR WITH THE HIGHEST CUMULATIVE GPA THROUGH THE FALL 2013 SEM

TER WILL WIN. TO APPLY YOU MUST: 1.  Send an OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT to the state address. The transcript must be RECEIVE

APRIL 22. (See page one of the newsletter for the address.) 2.  The selected Soror must be in good standing and financial on all levels. 3.  The winner will be notified by the State Director. 

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Parliamentary Corner*

By Soror Titessa Smith, State Parliamentarian

In light of our upcoming state election, below are tips regarding the voting process.

Counting Votes/Voting Results 

Majority: 

Does Robert mean

... the Majority of the entire membership?

... the Majority of the members present?

... the Majority of the Votes Cast?

How should you count the blank votes, the illegal votes, the abstentions?  

The basic requirement for adoption of a motion by any assembly with a quorum is a Majority Vote

except for certain motions as listed below . A Majority is 'more than half' of the votes cast by persons legally

entitled to vote, excluding blank votes and abstentions. Majority does not mean 51%. In a situation with 100

votes, Majority = 501 votes; but 51% = 510 votes.

Let's see an example: 

The chair instructed the members, at a meeting with a quorum, to vote by writing 'Yes' or 'No' on a piec

of paper.

Of the members present, 100 were entitled to vote, but 15 did not cast a ballot. Of the 85 votes cast: 75

were legal; 10 were illegal (the members wrote 'Maybe'); and 4 were turned in blank (abstained).

The Majority is any number larger than one half of the total of ... (legal votes cast) - (blank votes cast) +

(illegal votes cast). Of the 85 Votes Cast by members entitled to vote ... (75 were valid) - (4 were blank) + (10 were illegal) =

81 Votes Cast.

One half of 81 Votes Cast is 40 1/2. Majority was 41 votes.

2/3 Vote:

Robert specifies which motion will require at least a 2/3 vote for adoption. Notice that it is not calle

a 2/3 majority. A 2/3 vote is generally not taken as a voice vote, but rather as a standing count, or some

other easily countable fashion. Generally speaking, a 2/3 vote is required for adoption of any motion

which ...1. Suspends or modifies a rule of order already adopted;

2. Prevents the introduction of a question to consideration;

3. Closes, limits, or extends the limits of debate;

4. Closes nominations or the polls;

5. Takes away membership or office.

*Adapted from www.roberts- rules.com Survival Tips on Robert’s Rules of Order  

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New Jersey State Z-HOPE Initiative 2014

Benefitting St Jude Children’s Research Hospital 

When late entertainer Danny Thomas opened the doors to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in 1962, he

was not just changing the lives of those children who would walk through its doors. He was changing lives

across the world. The mission of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is to advance cures, and means of

prevention, for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. Consistent with the vision of

founder Danny Thomas, no child is denied treatment based on race, religion or a family's ability to pay.

In support of the national partnership between Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. and St. Jude, the State of New Jersey

is proud to announce that the 2014 Initiative will benefit St. Jude.

Contribution Levels for Chapters and Auxiliaries (Individual Donations are welcomed!)

Undergraduate Chapters Graduate Chapters & Amicae Auxiliary

Contribution of $25 = 25 bonus points Contribution of $50 = 50 bonus points

Contribution of $50 = 50 bonus points Contribution of $75 = 75 bonus points

Contribution of $75 = 75 bonus points Contribution of $100 = 100 bonus points

Earn Z-HOPE Points for participating!

1. Z-HOPE Chapter Summary Reporting form must be turned in to NJ State Z-HOPE Coordinator.

2. Make all checks/money orders payable to Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated-State of New Jersey. In the memo

section of your check, write NJ Z-HOPE Initiative 2014

3. Donations will be collected on at the State Conference - Friday between 4 and 5 pm and Saturday between

and 8 am.

4. Chapter credit will be given for the 2013-2014 membership year for all donation amounts given.

Candidates for State Elected Positions

The slate of nominees for the elections to be held at the State Conference was circulated on March 21. Eachcandidate will have two minutes to address the body during the "Candidates Speak" portion of the meeting.

Nominations will be taken from the floor. Those nominated from the floor need to be prepared to prove

that they are eligible for the office they seek, otherwise they will not be included on the ballot. The

documentation of eligibility must include certificates of attendance at the requisite State and Regional meetings

a Zeta Resume, and a completed nomination form, attached.

Please note the qualifications for elected office and direct any inquiries to Soror Gloria Wilkerson, election

chair, [email protected].

Qualifications

A. Has been an active financial member for a minimum of three consecutive years preceding an election withthe exception of Undergraduates who must have been a member of the sorority for at least one (1) year and

may only run for the positions of Anti-Grammateus and State Representative to the Regional Election

Committee.

B. Has attended at least one State Conference or State Executive Board meeting prior to her nomination.

C. Has attended at least one (1) Regional Conference or Regional Executive Board meeting prior to he

nomination

D. Has experience as an officer in a Chapter

E. Financial on National, Regional, State and local levels at the time of election must remain financial on al

levels during her term of office.

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New Jersey State Conference Fundraisers

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Keeping it Finer, As Always!!

 Sorors of Xi Tau Zeta Chapter enjoy Gamma Nu Zeta’s luncheon on March 15 in Pennsauken. 

New Sorors Shadae Nesbitt, Skyler White , Shaniya Hynd-

man, Ianna Wyatt and Tamia-Monet Jones.

New members of Psi Pi with Soror MoniqueMcDonald, center.

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Amicettes of Omicron Omicron Zeta Chapter Attend 22nd African

American Children’s Book Fair

On Saturday, February 1, 2014, the Amicettes of Omicron Omicron Zeta Chapter attended the

22nd African American Children’s Book Fair at the Community College of Philadelphia. This is one of

the oldest and largest single day events for African American Children's Books in the country. The girls were

introduced to authors and illustrators who made presentations from their books. The afternoon was packed

with activities that promoted the power and joy of reading.

There were games, prizes, promotional give-aways, reading resources and a wide selection of African

American books to be purchase. Each of the girls received a free book from one of the nationally known

bestselling authors/illustrators that were present at the event. The Amicettes were able to meet them and

get their book signed. The event served a kick-off to Black History Month and reinforced the Fair’s slogan ―A

BOOK OPENS A WORLD OF OPPORTUNITIES.‖ 

Posing at the Book Fair top row l-r: Amicette

Myaya Morton, Soror Mingnon Morton, Am-icette Doshjinira Love, Amicette JamiyahSpaulding, Soror Irene Richardson: Advisor,

Soror Beatrice Carey: Assistant Advisor, So-ror Michelle Baynes: State Youth Coordina-tor. bottom row l-r: Sigma Beta Earl Morton,

Amicette E’Naja Barnes, Amicette AshleyClark, Amicette Justice Livingstone, Am-

icette Annaya Baynes, and family memberChristian Baynes.

Sunday of Hope: St. Jude’s Hospital April and May are designated as Sunday of Hope months for Zeta. Your chapter should have receive

the Sunday of Hope Toolkit and be prepared to help hundreds of children fight sickle cell and cancer. T

register for a kit, please click on http://stjudesundayofhoperegistration.org/

Be prepared to provide the church's name and address, Pastor's email address and the date of th

event. Be sure the church has agreed to partner prior to registering. Please register at http:

stjudesundayofhoperegistration.org. For questions email Soror Rauchelle Jone

[email protected].

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Gamma Nu Zeta Chapter was very happy to supporttheir sister chapter, Zeta Delta Zeta Chapter, in theirAnnual Scholarship Luncheon on March 1. We wishthem much success in their event.

Gamma Nu Zeta Chapter News

The Gamma Nu Zeta Chapter & Zeta Amicae ofCamden had their Sister to Sister brunch at theRenault Winery on February 23 in Egg Harbor City,NJ. This event was hosted by Soror Michelle Dabney. Itwas a lovely event enjoyed by all especially in thepresence of our New Jersey State Director, Soror GinaMerritt-Epps, Esq.

Gamma Nu Zeta Chapter’s very own Pearlette Marrero,receives a special hug from our International GrandPresident, Mary Breaux Wright, at Zeta Delta Zeta Chap-ter's luncheon on March 1, 2014.

This is one of Gamma Nu Zeta chapter's Pearlett

 Jazmin Marrero, pictured with our NJ State Director, GMerritt-Epps, Esq. at Zeta Delta Zeta Chapter's Schol

 ship Event, held on March 1st at the Crowne Plaza Ch

 ry Hill-Philadelphia Hotel.

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Zeta Amicae of Princeton-Trenton Blue and White Bingo Night #2

at Arcadia Nursing Home, February 26, 2014

Amica Jerone Steel and Arcadia Nursing Home resi-dents.

Amica Norma Fishburne- Bingo Caller for the even

Amica Patricia Rhodes assisting residents at BingoNight.

Amica Bobbie Thomas assisting Arcadia residenBingo cards.

Congratulations to Pauline E. Gibson, 11th State

Director on receiving the 2014 ―Helpers & Healers‖Award from the Association of Black Women

Lawyers of NJ, Inc.

Congratulations to Eunice Samuels Lewis, State

Protocol and Amenities Coordinator on being

honored as a ―Woman of Achievement‖ by the

Trenton Kappa Foundation.

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Zetas Have Heart is off to a great start with hundreds of Sorors en-

rolled. Don't be left out. If your chapter has not chosen a Heart

Captain be sure to designate a Soror who will be the CEO-Chief Encour-

agement Officer. The challenge starts March 31! You will receive an

email prior to March 31with more details.

On Thursday, April 3 at 8p.m.CST we will review Zetas Have Heart

with our Project Coordinator and receive great tips from our Personal

Trainer Soror Karen Gipson. Sign on as a guest at Zetas Have Heart

Webinar 2and get ready for a great presentation!

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Zetas Have a Heart Webinar

 Join the State of New Jersey as we collectively focus on social action. Pleasemark your calendar for the free April 23 event!

Rutgers University’s Eagleton's Center for American Women and Politics

presents ―Making a Difference: Women in Congress‖ with Congresswoman Donna

F. Edwards. Among her accolades, Rep. Edwards:

Has represented Maryland's Fourth District (Prince Georges and Anne Arundel

Counties) since 2008; first African American woman to represent Maryland in

Congress

Serves on the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee (Subcommittees on Highways and

Transit; Water Resources and Environment; Economic Development, Public Buildings, and EmergencyManagement)

Serves on the Science, Space, and Technology Committee (Subcommittee on Space - Ranking

Member; Subcommittee on Environment)

Before entering Congress, was a nonprofit public interest advocate and worked on NASA's Spacelab

project.

Co-founder and former executive director of the National Network to End Domestic Violence; led the

effort to pass the 1994 Violence Against Women Act.

The event will take place on Wednesday, April 23, 2014, at 7p.m. at Trayes Hall,

Douglass Campus Center,100 George Street, New Brunswick, NJ. General admission is free but pre-

registration is required. RSVP at 732-932-9384, ext. 231.

Social Action Event: ‘Making a Difference:

Women in Congress’ 

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Eta Omicron Zeta Culture Cafe

O n February 22, Eta Omicron Zeta Chapter participated in the NPHC of Central New Jersey's

first annual Culture Café black history month program. They read several books about nota-

ble African Americans to children of all ages at Washington School in Plainfield, NJ. Students from

Columbia High School performed a step exhibition for all participants.

Eta Omicron Zeta Participates in Read Across America

O n March 3, 2014. Eta Omicron Zeta Chapter participated in Dr. Seuss Read Across America a

Skillman Elementary School and Mable G. Holmes School #5.

NEA’s Read Across America Day is a nationwide reading celebration that takes place annually on

March 2—Dr. Seuss’s birthday. Across the country, thousands of schools, libraries, and community

centers participate by bringing together kids, teens, and books.

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Supporting our Sisters!

Sorors of Sig-ma Zeta Zeta

Chapter withGrand Wright,

the Regional

Director andState Directorat Zeta DeltaZeta’s Finer

WomanhoodLuncheon.

 Above Left: Sorors enjoy Eta Omicron Zeta’s Finer Wom-

anhood Luncheon.

 Above: The State Director, National UndergraduateMember at Large Maisonet with the presidents and new

members of Beta Nu and Psi Pi after their induction onMarch 16.

Left: The newest members of Beta Nu —  All legacies!!!

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Zeta Delta Zeta Chapter Presents at Youth Symposium

O n Saturday March 8, Zeta Delta Zeta Chapter presented a

Bullying Workshop at the NPHC of Burlington County Youth

Symposium hosted by Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. (South Jer-

sey).

As part of the presentation, ZDZ Sorors Kecia Taylor and

Nicole Gaspard-Tovar selected a panel of youth (winners of Bully-

ing Bingo) to represent towns people in a scenario involving bul-

lying and suicide. In this interactive presentation, the youth role

played all of the people involved in the case (law enforcement,

mother of the bully, mother of the child being bullied, mayor,

etc.). Members of the audience (including our own Zeta Delta Zeta

Amicettes, other members of the Divine 9, Girls Scouts, Girls of

Grace) acted as town people voicing their opinions about the

punishment the bully should receive. The scenario came to life

when it was proposed that the bully's mother could also face

punishment.

The objective was to get the youth to understand that bul-

lying is costly mentally, physically and certainly financially and

that they could do their part in bullying prevention. Zeta Delta

Zeta Sorors also presented a quick discussion regarding the dif-

ference between "snitching" and "reporting.‖ However due to time

constraints caused by the enthusiastic engagement of the youth

during the town hall portion (it was a success!), were limited in

leading this discussion further.

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Boule Registration

Acceptable Forms of Payment: Credit Card, Money Orders and Certified Checks made payable to Zeta Ph

Beta Sorority, Inc.

Hotel

The Washington Hilton Hotel is the official host hotel.

Each registered attendee is allowed to book only one room at the Washington Hilton on a first-come

first-serve basis. Upon successful completion of your registration, you will be sent an instruction email from

the Washington Hilton to secure your room. You will not be able to reserve multiple rooms for chapter

members. Four additional hotels have been contracted as overflow hotels.

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Save the Date! Omega MuZeta Chapter Event —  

Saturday, June 7Zetas and Amicae, and will have a chance

to win great prizes, including an iPad Air.

4. The attire for necrology, Zeta rededication

and Amicae Reaffirmation is uninterrupted

white but off-white is acceptable.

5. The attire for all plenary sessions is royal

blue and white business attire, which

includes chapter shirts, Zeta sweaters and/

or Zeta jackets.

6. There will be vendors present with various

items for purchase.

7. I am a Zeta but am not MIP certified, did

not register for the April 25 MIP

Certification but I can attend if I wish.

8. I am an Amica, and my attire for the

conference should include a royal blue

business suit.

9. I can turn in my scrapbook and donation

toward the Z-HOPE Initiative from 4–5

p.m. on April 25 and 7–8 a.m. on April 26.

10. Although I am a Zeta, because I am a

nonvoting soror, I have no right to speak

during the plenary sessions. That right is

reserved for delegates, Life Members,

Officers and the State Director.

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1. False – Each chapter gets two votes during the Conference sessions, which will take place

on Saturday, April 26.2. False – Life Members vote during the Conference sessions.

3. True! Come ready to win great prizes.

4. False – All items, including jewelry and shoes, must be white.

5. False – Zeta sweaters, jackets and chapter shirts are not business attire. Business attire is

a pant or skirt suit with a jacket. A Zeta blazer is acceptable.

6. True! Bring your money.

7. False – Only those registered for MIP can attend.

8. False – Amicae colors are light blue with royal blue accents.

9. True! Please remember to support St. Jude!

10. False – Every Zeta has a right to speak. This right will be outlined in the Standing Rules.

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Key Dates and Deadlines —   Please Take Note

Life Members Scholarship Applications Due –4/1/14

Names for Necrology Due—4/5/14

Sister Chapter Event (Chi Rho Zeta Luncheon) - 4/12/14

Sister Chapter Event (Sigma Zeta Zeta Luncheon) - 4/12/14 

New Jersey State Conference — 4/25/14—4/26/14

March for Babies—4/27/14 and 5/4/14

Sister Chapter Event (Rho Rho Zeta Breakfast) - 5/3/14

Sister Chapter Event (Omicron Omicron Zeta Luncheon) - 5/3/14

Sister Chapter Event (Omega Mu Zeta) - 6/7/14

Grand Boule—7/15/14—7/19/14, Washington, DC

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