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February 2015 Volume 4 Issue 9 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!” 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] G reetings and welcome to February, which is Heart Healthy Month! Thanks to everyone who supported our Found- ers’ Day events as we kicked-off the countdown to Centennial. To continue the celebration of our history and our growth, this newsletter highlights NJ history and provides tips to be used as we in- take new members and present our chapters to the community. First, we are honored to highlight Soror Geraldine Johnson, the 8 th State Director. Soror John- son has a wealth of knowledge about Zeta and it is an honor to include her in this newsletter through the work of State Historian Mecca Brown. Next, we have the privilege of including an excerpt of the report submitted to the National Executive Board by Soror Valerie Hollingsworth, National First Vice President. Please see her tips for ensuring approval of your intake packets. Finally, please review the tips for successful events. Remember that your events are a form of recruitment and branding, and it is important that everything is done in excellence. Please remember to plan for Triple Negative Breast Cancer Day on March 3, the State Execu- tive Board meeting in the April, and March for Babies in April. Thanks to all that supported Epsilon Xi Zeta on January 31. Please support Rho Tau Zeta on February 28!

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Page 1: Z-Lessons February 2015

February 2015

Volume 4 Issue 9

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!”

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]

G reetings and welcome to February,

which is Heart Healthy Month! Thanks

to everyone who supported our Found-

ers’ Day events as we kicked-off the countdown

to Centennial. To continue the celebration of our

history and our growth, this newsletter highlights

NJ history and provides tips to be used as we in-

take new members and present our chapters to

the community.

First, we are honored to highlight Soror Geraldine Johnson, the 8th State Director. Soror John-

son has a wealth of knowledge about Zeta and it is an honor to include her in this newsletter

through the work of State Historian Mecca Brown.

Next, we have the privilege of including an excerpt of the report submitted to the National

Executive Board by Soror Valerie Hollingsworth, National First Vice President. Please see

her tips for ensuring approval of your intake packets.

Finally, please review the tips for successful events. Remember that your events are a form

of recruitment and branding, and it is important that everything is done in excellence.

Please remember to plan for Triple Negative Breast Cancer Day on March 3, the State Execu-

tive Board meeting in the April, and March for Babies in April. Thanks to all that supported

Epsilon Xi Zeta on January 31. Please support Rho Tau Zeta on February 28!

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By Soror Titessa Smith, State Parliamentarian

Table/To Lay on the Table is setting a main motion aside temporarily without setting a time for resuming its

consideration, but with the provision that the motion can be taken up again whenever the majority so decides.

This motion has the effect of delaying action on a main motion. If the question is not lifted from the table, the

effect of the motion to table will prevent action from being taken on the main motion, which often results in

either passing or defeating a motion and it becomes “buried” by tabling it. The motion to lay on the table:

1. It cannot be interrupted

2. Requires a second

3. It is not debatable

4. Cannot be amended

5. Requires a majority vote

To Remove/Take from the Table is the desire to resume consideration of a main motion. Before considering a

matter that has been tabled, a member must move: “That the question concerning _______ be taken from the

table.” The motion to remove from the table:

1. It cannot be interrupted

2. Requires a second

3. It is not debatable

4. Cannot be amended

5. Cannot be reconsidered

6. Requires a majority vote

If a motion to take from the tables passes, the meeting resumes debate on the original question (or on any

amendments to it). If a considerable period of time has elapsed since the matter was tabled, the first speaker

should review the previous debate before proceeding to make any new points.

*****************************************************************************************

Parliamentary Corner: Processes for laying and removing an item from the table.

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated has officially launched the “Get Engaged” Social Action

page on the National website. This page houses the necessary tools to execute the Sorority’s

"Global Day of Service" and "Get Engaged" initiatives.

Visit www.zphib1920.org/GetEngaged for more information.

Thank you, and let us all Get Engaged and be the change in the communities we serve.

LOOK IT UP

RONR In Brief: p. 119, 127, 132

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With the permission of Soror Valerie Hollingsworth, First Vice President, below

please find her list of the top issues encountered that delay processing of member-

ship packets. Please review the list below and the MIP Manual to ensure approval

of the new member applications.

Most common missing materials:

Quick Reference Cards

Chapter Contract - all 3 pages and sometimes just 1 out of 3

Personal Statements

Certificate Order Form

Request for Membership Materials Order Form

Most common incomplete items:

Aspirant's initials are missing from the first 2 pages of Application Form 1

Quick Reference Cards have not been initialed by the aspirant

Additional issues:

Financial Forms A and B, along with MIP fees, are sent directly to TD bank,

bypassing the National First Vice President

Missing information on money orders - IE: missing purchaser address and/ or

not signed

Money orders made out to the National First Vice President (returned to chapter

and reissued properly)

MIP Packets sent directly to National Headquarters

MIP Packets sent directly to the Past National First Vice President

Undergraduate transcript not enclosed when aspirant has earned a higher degree,

IE: Master's, Ph.D. (only the graduate degree is sent)

Undergraduate transcripts do not reflect the current semester courses in progress

and course hours

Undergraduate Advisor's signature is missing from the Advisor's Certification

Form

Including chapter reactivation / chapter charter /chapter tax fees with MIP

Packets

Z-Lesson - MIP Tips

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Z-Lesson - Tips for hosting events in Zeta Excellence

The tips provided below are based on the wonderful chapter events held during the 2013-2014 fiscal

year and comments from Sorors and Amicae. All chapters did an excellent job! As we approach the

2015 events, please implement the tips and ideas that will help to ensure that your event is presented

in a manner befitting Zeta Phi Beta Sorority! Please also consult your Protocol Manual for other di-

rectives.

1. Start on time. Get your guests to return year after year by starting your events on time. This will

also help you avoid extra fees charged by the venue. Avoid having a large gap between the start

time of the event and serving of the meal.

2. Streamline the activities. Avoid having too many features and ensure that the “extras”, such as

vendors and raffle/silent auctions, are presented in an organized fashion. Events with honorees, a

50/50 raffle, silent auction, fashion show, ticket auction, etc. can be overwhelming. Sometimes

less is more! Please be considerate of the amount of money you’re asking your guests to spend.

3. Contract carefully and ensure you have enough room. Make sure there is plenty of room for the

vendors and that the layout ensures that guests will be comfortable.

4. Be cognizant of the audience. When giving greetings/introductory remarks, keep in mind that not

all members of the audience are member of Greek lettered organizations. A great alternative to

the standard Greek roll call is a joint acknowledgment of all Greeks, with the exception of Sigmas

and Zetas, of course!

5. Proof journals/Consider Going Green. Errors in the journals (bios of honorees, ads, Zeta histo-

ry) leave a bad impression. Assess whether the work required to produce a quality journal is a

worthwhile endeavor.

6. Use vendors wisely. Ensure that your vendors have varied items and prices.

7. Remember Zeta Protocol. Do not use Greek terms in a public setting and remember to

acknowledge Zeta and Sigma dignitaries in an organized fashion. Remember to acknowledge our

Amicae!

8. Do not read the entire bio of any honorees. Consider using a PowerPoint or video to highlight an

honoree’s accomplishments, and with or without a journal, do not read the entire bio.

9. Keep it moving. By doing the verbal presentations in one session, you allow your guests to dance,

shop and/or eat without interruption. An alternative is to do some of the presentations before the

meal and some immediately after. Consider eliminating or limiting presentations by family and/or

friends. Target luncheon length = 3 hours. Be sure to select an experienced, well-spoken MC.

10. Highlight Zeta initiatives or a charitable organization. Demonstrate your chapter and the So-

rority’s commitment to helping the community by presenting a donation to a local charity.

11. Highlight the Zeta Sigma Relationship, Affiliates and Undergraduates. Highlight the Zeta-

Sigma bond by honoring one of our brothers. The Youth can be uniformly dressed, and sitting

together. Graduate chapters should consider giving awards to undergraduates.

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A History Lesson

(Soror Brown) When did you become a member of the Sorority?

(Soror Johnson) I became a member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.

August 1965 through Gamma Nu Zeta Chapter.

(Soror Brown) What is your current chapter?

(Soror Johnson) My current chapter is Chi Rho Zeta.

(Soror Brown) Do you have any family members that are mem-

bers of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. or Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.?

(Soror Johnson) Yes. My sister and niece are members of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. My brother, brother-in-

law, and nephew are members of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.

(Soror Brown) Can you describe your first business meeting as a member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.

(Soror Johnson) My first business meeting was my chapter meeting. At my first meeting I was instructed to say

our sorority prayer. Sorors wanted to ensure that you knew your information. I was shocked that I was singled

out, but not afraid because I was proud to know and understand our sorority prayer.

(Soror Brown) What are some of the position you have held in the sorority?

(Soror Johnson) I have held all chapter e-board positions except for the position of 3rd Vice President. The only

reason I did not hold this position is because at the time we had no undergraduate chapters to oversee. I also held positions on a state level. These include: Treasurer, Financial Secretary, and State Director.

(Soror Brown) Can you describe your experience as the 8th State Director (serving from 1987-1992)?

(Soror Johnson) I enjoyed being State Director. As State Director I had some good times and bad times but over-

all it was a good experience. One thing I remember is having opposition. However, I had to remember that not all

people are open and susceptible to change. Therefore, I turned that opposition into motivation. I did not allow it

to stop me from doing the work of Zeta.

(Soror Brown) What advice would you give a Soror who plans to or currently holds an e-board position?

(Soror Johnson) In order for a chapter to be successful Sorors must understand that sisterhood is essential. No

matter what ups and downs occur, Sorors must be sisterly to each other. Also, what one person do can effect

another. Basically, we need to be conscience of our actions and how they can affect others.

Continuation on next page

By Soror Mecca K. Brown, State Historian

A Conversation with

8th State Director

Serving from 1987 - 1992

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A History Lesson - Cont’d

(Soror Brown) How has things changed in the sorority from 1965 to present?

(Soror Johnson) There has been several changes. One thing I noticed is that we as Sorors must be better prepared,

organized, and finer. For example, when I became a Zeta everything had to be done in order. Older Sorors

groomed and prepared younger Sorors in chapters meetings and through embellishment so that when they were in

public they were in alignment with Zeta. You could not do anything in the sorority unless you were prepared. In

reference to meetings and conferences, we had to be dressed at all times in business attire. In fact, we rarely wore Zeta paraphernalia as we see today. We may have worn a pin but no t-shirts, cardigans, etc. We were in business

suits as though we were going to a job interview. I feel that Zeta as a whole should get back to where we used to

be. This is what sets us apart from other Greek letter organizations.

(Soror Brown) After all these years you are active in your chapter, attend conferences, community services,

and chapter events. What motivates you to continue to do the work of Zeta?

(Soror Johnson) I love Zeta. I love what Zeta stands for. I love the programs and organizations that Zeta supports.

Lastly, I love my Sorors.

(Soror Brown) Our sorority stands on the principles of scholarship, service, sisterhood, and finer woman-

hood. Of those principles, which is dearest to you?

(Soror Johnson) Although I love all our principles, finer womanhood sticks out the most to me. We should exem-

plify finer womanhood and stick out from others. In incorporating finer womanhood in our chapter events, we

should not rush through it but take our time so the public can understand its importance. In essence, finer woman-

hood should stand alone.

(Soror Brown) Soror Johnson, thank you for taking the time to speak with me today. I appreciate the

knowledge you shared with me today.

(Soror Johnson) Soror Brown, anything for Zeta. If you ever want to talk or need advice I am here.

As State Historian I was charged by Madame State Direc-

tor Gina Merritt-Epps, Esq. to speak with Soror Geraldine

Johnson about her experience as a Zeta. Initially I was

nervous about the task. However, Soror Johnson made the

conversation very comfortable. It was a great experience

learning about the business of Zeta in the 1960's to present

and how Zeta has changed and evolved. The interview al-

lowed me to do some self-reflection on how I can become a better me and es-

sentially a better Zeta. I hope that each Soror take away something from our

conversation.

Before and After the Interview

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Moments in the Sisterhood with the State Director

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Zealous-Engaged-Talented-Awesome Youth Corner

“Education is the most powerful weapon we can use to change the world.”

-Nelson Mandela

Congratulations to the Archonettes & Amicettes of Omicron Omicron

Zeta Chapter who made Honor Roll for the First Marking Period.

Job Well Done!

Archonette Morgen Backus

Amicettes: E’Najah Barnes, Jordyn Smith, Annaya Baynes, Destiny

Harper, Ashley Clark and Justice Livingstone

“GIFTS GIVEN GIFTS RECEIVED”

Gamma Nu Zeta Archonette, Camrah Carter,

performed with Training Company of Grace.

Youth Spreading Holiday Cheers

On Sunday, December 14th the

Archonettes and Amicettes of

Omicron Omicron Zeta Chapter

conducted a community service

project. The Gloucester County

Chamber of Commerce along with Auletto’s Caterers sponsored a Special Breakfast with Santa. Families

from non-profit organizations in the county were invited to come for a fun morning of games, food and pic-

tures with Santa.

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Zealous-Engaged-Talented-Awesome Youth Corner - cont’d

The Holiday Season is a perfect time to reflect on our Blessings and seek out

ways to make life better make life better for those around us.

Dannie Napolean, Wilimine Barreau, Shatiara

Bessellieu, Heavon Clark, Kellisha Benjamin,

Rachel Nyarko, Rachel Estinphil, Marguerite

Elysee

Gamma Omicron Zeta Archonettes sort clothing for

women and girls, while

Pearlettes & Amicettes help sort Babies & Men's cloth-

ing on Christmas morning to

give out to the community at South 17th Street School in

Newark.

Amicettes: Breanna Little, Tavia White, Ju-

mai Boxton, Hasinah Ree &

Pearlettes: Ajaya Johnson, Suliah Boxton,

Sani Thomas, Sa’Nayah Alexanders

Gamma Nu Zeta

Archonettes participated

in the Teach a Girl to

Lead, Center for Ameri-

can Women in Politics

Inaugural Workshop,

“Gender Lens 101” at

Rutgers Camden,

New Jersey

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Zealous-Engaged-Talented-Awesome Youth Corner - cont’d

“SELMA”

#YOUTH4JUSTICE #MARCHON Gamma Nu Zeta Youth Participated in the Selma Peaceful Rally at AMC Theater, Hamilton, NJ

A Nation’s Greatest Asset is it’s Youth!

Archonette President, Jonette Miller did a phenomenal job with her Black Lives

Matter Speech with the support of her Archonette Sisters

Gamma Nu Zeta Youth at Selma Rally on January 10, 2015

Archonettes: Alexandria Burton,

Bre’anna Grant, Sasha Rayne,

Naiya Martin, Leia Kay, Amari

Stewart Amicette Kariana James

& Pearlette Jazmen Marrero

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NJ Scholarship Information

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NJ Scholarship Information

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Z-HOPE Tips

1. February is Black History Month, Heart Healthy Month, the beginning

of Finer Womanhood Observance and the March for Babies Kick-off.

2. Since many chapter and auxiliaries have Black History Programs, see

what elements of your program pertains to Z-Hope and report it.

3. For heart health month, participate and follow the Zeta's Have Heart

Initiative.

4. As chapters prepare for Finer Womanhood, see if you can add a Z-hope

element to your Finer Womanhood Program for Z-Hope points.

5. The March for Babies kicks off in February and chapters and auxiliaries

can start their fundraising efforts. For details specific to the March of

Dimes or March for Babies contact the State March of Dimes Repre-

sentative, Soror Sarecia Johnson at [email protected].

6. For details specific to Z-Hope or Z-hope Reporting contact the State Z-

Hope Coordinators, Sorors Kimberly Tetterton and Damali Stansbury

at [email protected] and [email protected], respectively.

On January 16, 2015, as Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., was celebrating

our 95 years nationwide and internationally, the Psi Pi Chapter at Seton

Hall University was additionally celebrating another amazing award!

The Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship Association held a Sapphire

Anniversary Birthday Bash where the chapter was invited to attend to

receive the "Spirit of Martin Luther King" Award. This was to com-

memorate the chapter for not only the hard work and dedication exem-

plified on campus, but also to acknowledge the many hours of service

and programming amongst the Seton Hall Community.

Undergraduate Acknowledgement

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The ladies of Gamma Nu Zeta Chapter

participated in the peaceful Die-In and Protest

in Hamilton, NJ on 1/10/2015. Afterwards they

joined other Blue and White family members

and friends for the showing of the movie, Sel-

ma. A good time was had by all.

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. NJ Chapters at Work

The Sorors of Gamma Nu Zeta Chapter spent

their Christmas morning serving those less

fortunate at Chestnut Street UAME Church in

Camden, NJ. Coats, clothing and toiletries

were also donated for those who needed

them. We want to thank Sorors Arayna

Spratley (Alpha Chapter) and Diana James for

joining us on this initiative!

CongratulationsOmega Mu Zeta Sorors Andrea Booth

Jessica Edwards

Tears Hall

Monica Townsend

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This Thanksgiving Chi Rho Zeta participated in two community service events. We participated in preparing

meals for the homeless families in Camden and Gloucester Counties. We also conducted our first eldercare

event and spent the day at Senior Care for Camden on November 29th, 2014. We had a great time playing

Household Bingo and the seniors loved it and are excited to have us back next month. We want to thank Soror

Makeesa Johnson orchestrating our eldercare project and look forward to next month's BINGO outing.

Christmas 2014 - Chi Rho Zeta with the assistance of the DOT Organization was able to assist 3 families in the

Sicklerville area by providing gift cards to local shopping stores in order to make their Christmas a little brighter.

Chi Rho Zeta's Elder Care Chair, Soror Makeesa Johnson hosted Part 1 of a two Part series Knowing the

Difference between Assisted Living and Nursing Homes. Part 2 of this seminar will take place on February

19th, 2015 at The Winslow Township Family Success Center 416 Sicklerville Road Sicklerville, NJ

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Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. NJ Chapters at Work - Cont’d

Zeta Delta Zeta on the move taking care of the Elderly Sweet Z-Memories

Zeta Delta Zeta Chapter had the pleasure of

sharing hundreds of pairs of socks/footies to

nursing homes in the Burlington County ar-

ea. The success of this project was made

possible by friends, family, co-workers and

faith base friends of the chapter. These

events always create lasting impressions in

our hearts and minds, but this year there was

a moment that will be indelibly etched in the

sorors minds.

On Tuesday, January 13th, we visited our be-

loved Soror Evelyn White who resides at the

Virtua Rehabilitation Center & Nursing Home Facility at Mt. Holly. During this visit,

we were able to present the gift of socks and non-skid footies to the residents on Soror

White’s behalf. Soror White is supported by the love of her life, Mr. Claude White, who

was at her bedside sharing with us that they have been married for over fifty three (53)

years! Although Soror White resides in the nursing home, the two look great, they’re both

still very sharp and are still VERY much in love.

During our special fellowship with her, Soror Deidre West asked her if she remembered the

significance of January 16th and she responded, “Yes.” Of course the Sorors assumed that

she was simply responding to please them. She then proceeded to say “on January 16 th my

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority was founded.” Needless to say, blue and white tears were flowing.

Our beloved Soror may have forgotten a few things, important dates, people and places, yet

her love and sweet memories of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority are so etched in her brain that this

darling Soror who once worked as an educator and served her sorority with honor and dis-

tinction, will always hold on to her great sorority and that we will never forget. Suffice it to

say, our love for her is equally strong and she created Sweet Z Memories for us that will last

a lifetime.

Over one hundred pairs of socks will also be donated on Thursday, January 15th to the Bur-

lington Woods Convalescent Center.

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Zeta Legacies By Soror Pauline E. Gibson, NJ State Legacy Coordinator

We are Zeta Legacies with a love that is never broken,

sharing an everlasting relationship that is past on and on

in an amazing fellowship together, through a continuous

bond of having something in common …..Yes we are Zeta

Legacies, that’s right.

Congratulations to Omega Mu Zeta Chapter for having

the most legacy members thus far in their chapter.

ZETA DELTA ZETA CHAPTER

On Sunday December 21, 2014 Zeta Delta Zeta

Chapter welcomed 4 new Sorors. Included in

the new membership was Soror Shyla Daniels,

sister of Soror Kecia Taylor. The two shared a

loving exchange remembering their deceased

parents by recognizing how proud they would

have been at their accomplishments.

Omicron Omicron Zeta Chapter has several active Sorors that are legacies: Soror Myra

Bryant-Woods and her mother, Soror Rev. Mildred L. Stanford; Soror Regina Andrews-

Collette, her daughter, Shalonna Murray and niece, Denise Wright; Soror JoAnn Miller

and her niece, Aris Miller; Soror Michelle Baynes and her sister Soror Sharon Suber.

Other chapter legacies are: Soror Lisa Pierce, her daughter and sister Stacey; Soror Deidre

Montgomery and her grandmother Soror Victoria Rogers; Soror Mikala Allen-Greene and

her aunt; Soror Judith Washington and her cousins.

OMICRON OMICRON ZETA CHAPTER

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Zeta Legacies - cont’d

RHO RHO ZETA CHAPTER LEGACIES

Soror Adrienne Goldsboro &

Soror Aubrey Goldsboro

OMEGA MU ZETA CHAPTER Sorors Trina Goodwin and Tiffany Goodwin-Millican (Twins), Sorors Ruby Cockett and

Kerriann Mersola (Sisters), Sorors Linda Robinson and Yolanda Bagley (1st Cousins),

Sorors Pamela Felder and Delphine N. Felder (Cousins), Sorors Janelle Williams and

Shanea Harris, Sorors Jorelle Green and Ivy Green-Blue (Sisters)

Soror Wilmer Nell King with

her legacy daughters, Soror

Nicole King and Soror

Sherrie King

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SIGMA ZETA ZETA CHAPTER LEGACIES Soror Mutahannah Peacock & Soror Sonya Peacock

shares a special mother daughter blue and white relationship.

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Zeta Legacies - cont’d

The 2015 Reclamation Campaign of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated

officially launched on January 16, 2015.

Soror Valerie M.C. Hollingsworth

National First Vice President

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"The Selma movie #ZetasGetEngaged

and #MarchOn social media discussion

is on-going and details can be found

here along with photos, videos and the

scholarship contest details: https://

www.facebook.com/

events/795952187143776/?

ref_dashboard_filter=past. The post-

Ferguson statement of partnered ac-

tion steps are on our website for re-

view and were a part of the post-

Selma film discussion. Thanks to

Chi Rho Zeta, Epsilon Xi Zeta,

Eta Omicron Zeta, Gamma Nu

Zeta and Gamma Omicron Zeta

for joining. We had 77 partici-

pants including visiting Sorors

from VA & MD! This Selma

related NAACP The Law and

pamphlet http://www.suno.edu/

Campus_Police/docs/lawyou.pdf tool link is helpful for your

NAACP/NOBLE/Zeta workshops.

Social Action Updates

Search #SOTU #ZetasGetEngaged for our 2015 President's State of the Union discourse. Contact

ZPhiBNJSocialAction@gmail for general inquiries, Black history month curriculum, etc. &

Madam State Director's words of encouragement around why Zetas Get Engaged.

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Support Sister Events

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Key Dates and Deadlines

Rho Tau Zeta Scholarship Event 02/28/15

Zeta Delta Zeta Finer Womanhood Luncheon & Fashion Show 03/07/15

Eta Omicron Zeta Finer Womanhood Luncheon 03/12/15

Gamma Nu Zeta Finer Womanhood Luncheon 03/21/15

Gamma Omicron Zeta Finer Womanhood Luncheon 03/28/15

Chi Rho Zeta Scholarship Luncheon 04/11/15

Sigma Zeta Zeta Finer Woman Scholarship Dinner & Dance 04/11/15

Xi Tau Zeta 25th Chapter Anniversary 04/17/15

Rho Rho Zeta Marlene Kelly Finer Womanhood Scholarship Breakfast 05/02/15

Omicron Omicron Zeta Scholarship Awards Brunch 05/02/15

Omega Mu Zeta All White Party Finer Womanhood Event 05/30/15

We hope you’ve enjoyed this month’s edition! Please submit articles by the 15th of every month. Use the newsletters as

tools to educate and advise your members. Your feedback and suggestions for future topics are welcomed!

[email protected]

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Upcoming Chapter Events

St. Jude Sunday of Hope Kickoff Webinar 02/12/15

American Heart Association Webinar 02/17/15

DEADLINE FOR STATE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS 03/01/15

ST EX BD MTG HOTEL BLOCK CLOSES ON OR BEFORE 03/24/15

DEADLINE FOR STATE EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETING REGISTRATION 04/01/15

New Jersey State Executive Board Meeting 04/24 – 25/15

ZOL - Washington, DC 07/09 - 11/15

Regional Conference, Philadelphia 10/08 – 11/15