z-lessons june 2014

June 2014

Volume 4 Issue 10

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:

A Time of Celebration

Z-Lessons Monthly Embellishment & Training for

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

While Blazing New Paths!”

W elcome to June! As we end the 2013–2014 fiscal year, I want to thank

you for making my fourth year as State Director enjoyable and

productive. As we prepare for Boule, let’s reflect on the

accomplishments of the past year, including a successful Founders’ Day

Observance and State Conference, wonderful chapter events, the countless hours

of community service and the thousands of dollars awarded in scholarships.

Thanks to all chapters that met our goal of $1,000 per graduate chapter family for

the March of Dimes. Pictures from the State Conference and the results of the

March for Babies fundraising contest are featured in this newsletter.

Congratulations to all newly elected chapter officers! I look forward to meeting

with those chapters that requested summer training sessions and to strengthening

our undergraduates during the next fiscal year. I hope to see you at the June

Advisor/Sponsor Certification Sessions. Please save January 18 for our 2015 State

Founders’ Day Observance and April 25 for our State Executive Board Meeting/Day

of Training.

Z-Lessons Quiz:

Are you Boule ready? Test your knowledge with this True/False quiz:

1. All chapters get two votes during the plenary sessions.

2. The Amicae always hold their national meeting at Boule.

3. A NJ Soror will coordinate the national Necrology Observance.

4. Grand Wright will stand for re-election at the 2014 Boule.

5. At the plenary sessions, the Zetas are seated by region, and within each region,

are seated by State.

6. Each State Director will present an oral report at Boule.

7. Members of the other Historically Black Greek Lettered organizations are

invited to our Boule.

8. There will be a National Executive Board (NEB) Meeting held immediately before

Boule, but only NEB members can attend.

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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 McFarlane, Coordinator, Social Media

and Publicity

New Sigma

State Director

C ongratulations to Bro.

Nigel Coelho on his

recent appointment as NJ

State Director of Phi Beta

Sigma Fraternity, Inc.! A

true blue and white family,

Brother Coelho is the hus-

band of HOZ Soror Shene-

qua Coelho.

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The Sorors of Rho Rho Zeta Chapter

wish to say thank you to all of the

Sorors who came out to make the

12th Annual Marlene Kelly Finer

Womanhood Scholarship Breakfast

a success. “We truly appreciate

all the love, encouragement and

support that we were shown, and

we are proud to be able to help

deserving students further their

education.” Soror Adrienne

Goldsboro, President

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Rho Rho Zeta Chapter

Finer Womanhood Event

Sorors of Xi Tau Zeta, Phi Mu

and Gamma Nu Zeta enjoyed

the Rho Rho Zeta Breakfast.

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Save the Date: Boule Webinar on June 11

E ta Omicron Zeta Chapter will present another installment of ―Zeta 101: The Webinar Series.‖ Every other month, HOZ

plans an educational workshop for its membership. As a result of exploring topics that can benefit more than just the

chapter, HOZ decided to broaden the audience base by using today’s technology. Thus the Webinar Series was born.

For the month of June, the Zeta 101 topic is BOULE 2014! Our very own State Director, Soror Gina Merritt-Epps,

Esq., will facilitate this webinar. She will help us to navigate through Boule by addressing such things as what to expect,

how to prepare, and reviewing Boule highlights.

If this will be your first Boule, you haven’t been in a while or you just want to know what’s going on, then you

should tune in on Wednesday, June 11 at 7:30 p.m. In order to get registration information, email Soror Lawhorn at

[email protected]. While there, submit questions for Soror Merritt-Epps regarding Boule and she will

answer them live during the webinar. Please see page 25 for registration details.

There will be only 200 spots available. So don’t wait until the last minute to register.

―A Good Zeta is a Well-Informed Zeta‖ - International President Mary Breaux Wright

By Soror Julia Langone, Chapter President

P si Pi Chapter at Seton Hall University recently won ―Sorority of the Year‖ at the 33rd Annual

Leadership Awards. The selection committee of eight University administrators reviewed

nominations reflecting the opinions of students, staff, and faculty regarding each nominee’s

campus leadership.

Seton Hall has 12 active sororities on campus. Of those 12, six were nominated for the

award. The committee looked for organizations that demonstrated positive leadership on campus

through programming, service, and involvement in Greek Life and University initiatives. ―Zeta Phi

Beta exceeded the expectation in all of these areas. The chapter holds meaningful educational

programs that engage the community, dedicates itself to the service of others and participated in

all Greek Week activities,‖ stated the Assistant Dean of Leadership Development, Maggie Bach.

Psi Pi Chapter also shared first place with Chi Upsilon Sigma at Seton Hall University’s

Greek Week competition. Greek Week is composed of activities meant to promote Greek unity and


Congratulations to the Class of 2014!

Soror Kelly Sousa

accepts on behalf

of Psi Pi Chapter.

Sorority of the Year and First Place

Awarded to Psi Pi Chapter

Soror Breonna Williams

Phi Mu Chapter

Richard Stockton College

Nakiesha Vanterpool, Kelly Sousa and Jazzmine Johnson

Psi Pi Chapter—Seton Hall University

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Rho Theta Chapter Visits HollyDELL School

S orors of Rho Theta Chapter (Rowan University) participated in the HollyDELL School's annual Spring Fling

on April 24, 2014.

In February, chapter members participated in a Black History program at the HollyDELL School for

special needs children in Sewell, NJ (photos below). They talked about the art of stepping and its origination

to the students with the assistance of Soror Takwana Butts, a teacher assistant at the school.

From left: Sorors Janell Fontaine,

Asha Bullock, Takwana Butts

(HollyDELL teacher), Melissa Stanton,

and Monet Thomas-Baker at Spring

Fling.

Rho Theta Chapter Sorors with HollyDELL School students at the school’s April

Spring Fling.

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New Jersey Zetas and Auxiliaries Walk Tall for March for Babies By Soror Sarecia Johnson,

NJ March of Dimes Representative

T he New Jersey Blue and White Family ―joined forc-

es‖ and continues to make a difference by helping

babies with a healthy start.

As of May 15, 2014, the State of New Jersey has

met its $12,000 goal, raising $12,297.87. When we

walk in March for Babies, we give hope to the more than

half a million babies born to soon each year.

A big thank you to all the chapters and auxiliaries

who participated whether by walking, raising funds or

volunteering.

Congratulations to Zeta Delta Zeta Chapter as the

top fundraising chapter family in the State of NJ.

As a reminder, chapters are encouraged to raise

funds through Sept. 1, 2014 to meet the national goal

of $340,000. Chapters are able to receive Z-HOPE

points for their participation in March for Babies ac-

cording to their chapter size. Activities must be verified

by the State Z-HOPE Coordinators. To receive Z-Points,

upon completion of the project, request a letter or re-

port on letterhead from the Director of the local March

of Dimes office detailing the amount raised and number

of paid walkers. Attach a copy of the letter to the Z-

HOPE Chapter Summary Form and submit to the State

Z-HOPE Coordinators, Soror Wanda Wilson-

Little: ([email protected]) and Soror Damali Stansbu-

ry: ([email protected]).

As we celebrate 42 years of partnership with the

March of Dimes; let us continue to ―help give babies a

healthy start.‖

Zeta Delta Zeta Chapter Family

Eta Omicron Zeta Chapter Family

Rho Rho Zeta Chapter

Epsilon Xi Zeta Chapter Family

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March for Babies, continued

Graduate Chapter

Family

Date

of

Walk

Location No. of

Walkers

Amount

Gamma Nu Zeta 4/27

Virtua Hospital,

Voorhees 19 $1,010.00

Gamma Omicron Zeta 4/27

Brookdale Park,

Bloomfield 15 $660.00

Epsilon Xi Zeta 4/27 Mercer County 19 $795.00

Zeta Delta Zeta 4/27

Virtua Hospital,

Voorhees 14 $1,765.00

Eta Omicron Zeta 4/27 Johnson Park, 21 $1,549.75

Piscataway

Omicron Omicron

Zeta 4/27 Rowan University 13 $1,590.02

Rho Rho Zeta 4/27 Rowan University 4 $360.00

Rho Tau Zeta 4/27 Wayne Hills 19 $600.00

Sigma Zeta Zeta 5/4 Liberty State Park, 12 $446.00

Jersey City

Chi Rho Zeta 4/27

Virtua Hospital,

Voorhees $595.00

Omega Mu Zeta 4/27 Johnson Park, 30 $1,447.10

Psi Pi $500.00

Xi Tau Zeta 4/27 Ocean City 8 $980.00

NJ Grand Total $12,297.87

Gamma Omicron Zeta Chapter Family

Gamma Nu Zeta Chapter Family

Omicron Omicron Zeta Chapter Family

Omega Mu Zeta Chapter Family

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Xi Tau Zeta and Phi Mu Chapters

Zeta Amicae of Moorestown Hold Jazz Brunch

T he Zeta Amicae of Moorestown held their

annual Jazz Brunch on Saturday, April 5, 2014

at the Savoy Caterers in Pennsauken, New Jersey.

Proceeds from this event go towards the Annual

Amicae Scholarships given to young women in

Burlington County.

Zeta Amicae of Moorestown and their

friends of Zeta Delta Zeta Chapter enjoyed great

fun, food and friends.

Sigma Zeta Zeta Chapter Family

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State of New Jersey—Items on Sale

T he State Fundraising Committee would like to advertise the following items for sale:

Small white tote bag is $20.00 plus shipping.

The NJ State Journal can be ordered for $20.00, (order form available upon request).

The NJ State Conference Bags (Zetas or Amicae) are $30.00 plus shipping

Please contact the NJ State Fundraising Committee via email at :[email protected] for

additional information on how to obtain the items. Information regarding the State’s PayPal page will be

available shortly.

Z eta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, Epsilon Xi Zeta Chapter, Trenton, NJ, welcomes

Sorors Pam Bryson, Flora Simpson, Jennifer Leach, Stacy A. Denton and Dwana Young

into the chapter. These five new Sorors excitedly attended the New Jersey State Leadership

Conference, have been MIP certified and are now eagerly planning to attend Boule' in July.

We are so blessed; they made the right choice!

Epsilon Xi Zeta Welcomes New Members

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Eta Omicron Zeta Chapter News

Zeta Amicae of Plainfield Meet and Greet: May 3, 2014 -

Plainfield, Public Library.

E ta Omicron Zeta is participating in

an International Service Project,

―Shoes for Liberia.‖ The chapter will be

collecting shoes for men, women and

children of all ages, in conjunction with

the Shoes for Liberia organization, who

will ship to Liberia in the fall.

Eta Omicron Zeta participated in the March for Babies

Walk at Johnson Park, Grove 5 in Piscataway, NJ on Sun-

day, April 27.

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Eta Omicron Zeta Chapter News, continued

E ta Omicron Zeta Chapter held a Health Initiative Event: C25K and Boot Camp Sessions on May

3, 2014 at the Spring Lake Park in Plainfield, NJ. Additional C25K and Boot Camp Sessions were

held on May 17 and May 31.

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Letter from Soror Roslyn M. Hannibal-Booker, Candidate for

National Educational Foundation Trustee

D ear Sorors,

My name is Soror Roslyn M. Hannibal-Booker. I am a member of Mu Xi Zeta Chapter of Baltimore

County. I want to share a little about myself and my platform for Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated

National Educational Foundation Trustee.

I’ve held several leadership positions within Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated including a

national appointment as a member of the Economic and Development committee in 1999. Currently, I am

the First Vice President of my chapter, Maryland State Grants Coordinator, a member of the National Grant

Writing team and a National Educational Foundation liaison. During the past year, I’ve served as a webinar

presenter for the current ZOL cohort.

Professionally, I am fund raiser/grant writer for a nationally recognized non-profit organization in

Baltimore. My experiences include:

PROFESSIONAL

2013 – Present

Director of Philanthropy – Center for Urban Families (CFUF), Baltimore, MD.

Career highlights include:

120% increase in individual donations within six month of hire.

Successful $1.5 million 15th Anniversary Campaign.

2002 – 2013

Director of Development – Maryland Center for Veterans Education and Training, Inc. (MCVET), Baltimore,

MD.


Successfully secured federal grants from the department of HUD, VA and Labor totaling over

$30 million.

Coordinated annual 5K/10K Run Fund Raiser with a net of $50,000+ per year.

Served as annual presenter for the National Summit on Homeless Veterans, National Health Care

for the Homeless and National Coalition of Homeless Veterans conferences.

2002 – 1998

Associate Director of Development – Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD


Successfully securing over $25 million in major gifts/scholarship.

Independently overseeing scholar-donor program and stewardship.

Served as a member of the National Council Trustees (School of Nursing).

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Letter from Soror Roslyn M. Hannibal-Booker, Candidate for

National Educational Foundation Trustee

COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP

Trustee for the Maryland School for the Deaf.

Volunteer: Mount Pleasant Community Development Corporation.

Member: Leadership Maryland.

Member: Associate Black Charities Board Pipeline Leadership.

MEDIA AND PRESS FEATURES

Maryland Businesses Aid Military Veterans At Home, The Baltimore Business Journal, September

23, 2011.

The Journey Back From Homelessness, Turning Point, August 2011.

Homeless Iraq Vets Showing Up At Shelter, The Washington Times, December 7, 2009.

After War, Homeless Vets Continue to Fight, Street Sense, July 13, 2009

In addition to my professional career and community leadership, I have a certification in Non-

Profit Leadership Management from Duke University.

Why am I seeking office? I want to utilize my talents, skills and experiences to support Zeta Phi

Beta Sorority, Incorporated through the National Educational Foundation. I have a proven record of

leadership, fund raising and community involvement. More importantly, I have the energy, desire and

capability to serve the National Educational Foundation in such a way as to help propel the body of work

to greater heights. My vision for NEF’s future includes:

To continue expansion of signature programs.

To provide fervent focus on cultivating relationships in the corporate and federal sectors to build

capacity.

To implement a viable strategic marketing plan for branding to expand the foundation’s reach

across various platforms by utilizing cutting-edge technology.

To develop vigorous and strategic fund raising plans to assure the Foundation’s sustainability.

It is my desire to support the NEF to dream bigger, learn more, do more and become more. I need

and humbly asked for your support this July as I work to make Zeta Finer, the Atlantic Region Awesome

and Maryland Marvelous! Thank you so much for your consideration.

Sisterly,

Roslyn M. Hannibal-Booker

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2014 New Jersey State Conference—in Photos

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2014 New Jersey State Conference—in Photos, continued

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Congratulations to all of the State winners, elect-

ed officers and awardees! Thanks to the State

Conference Planning Team and everyone that

contributed to the success of the 2014 State Con-

ference.

Save the Date: State Executive Board Meeting

and Day of Training—April 25, 2015.

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Save These Dates: MSABC 2014

P lease note the following dates and locations for the Making Strides against Breast Cancer walks

in 2014:

October 19, 2014

Making Strides of Ridgefield Park - -The New Overpeck Park

Making Strides of Jersey City -- Lincoln Park

Making Strides of Point Pleasant Beach—-Point Pleasant Beach

Making Strides of South Jersey — Cooper River Park

Making Strides of Parsippany - Mack-Cali Business Campus

Making Strides of Newark — TBA

October 26, 2014

Making Strides of Edison - New Jersey Convention and Exposition Center

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Introducing Zeta Legacies

S oror Pauline E. Gibson was initiated into Zeta Phi Beta

Sorority, Inc., Omicron Epsilon Chapter at Trenton State

College on Dec. 8, 1979. She served on the Executive Board and

was instrumental in helping to grow the chapter on the college

campus. In February 2003, her daughter, Natoya Gibson-Hill

became a member of the organization on the campus of the

former Trenton State College, now The College of New Jersey.

Her induction into the Omicron Epsilon Chapter brought her

from girl to pearls. Together they serve and are very active in the

Zeta Delta Zeta graduate chapter with Dr. Natoya Hill a Life

Member and Soror Pauline Gibson a Diamond Life Contributor.

They are both active Sorors serving on the executive board and

serving on many committees. Soror Pauline Gibson, is thankful

that her daughter, Natoya accomplished challenge in moving

forward from Archonette to Zeta Legacy. Natoya takes pride in

the legacy her mom has created and treasurers the unbreakable

bond they share as mother/daughter and Sorors. Natoya is also

proud to announce her legacy with her aunt, Soror Andrea

Gibson-Rivers of Tampa, Florida who joined the organization in

Nebraska. They hope that their legacy with the organization will

one day inspire daughter/granddaughter, Melanie, to also join

this great organization.

Like mother like daughter like auntie.

Keeping it in the family of blue and white affair.

By Soror Pauline E. Gibson, NJ State Legacy Coordinator

I t is an honor to Introduce and feature the legacy Sorors of Gamma Omicron Zeta, Xi Tau Zeta and

Zeta Delta Zeta Chapters in the State of New Jersey. Coming soon we will feature legacy Sorors

from Epsilon Xi Zeta, Eta Omicron Zeta and Gamma Nu Zeta chapters. Please begin to send your

pictures with your legacy soror and a brief Zeta introduction of yourself. Send information to

[email protected] by June 10, 2014

Legacy of love that is never broken

Everlasting relationship

Gift that is past on and on

Amazing fellowship together

Continuous bond of having something in common

Yes I am a Zeta Legacy, that’s right.

From mother/daughter to now Sorors: Soror

Pauline Gibson (right), 11th New Jersey State

Director, with her daughter, Dr. Natoya Hill

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Introducing Zeta Legacies, continued

T hanks to our mother and grandmother Amica Yvonne

Shannon, who inspired me (Yvette Salter) and my sister

Yvonne Shannon to join Gamma Omicron Zeta in April

1990. We "Hit the Ground" working. Yvonne Shannon has

been an Amica since 1979 and has held many positions on

the State and Regional levels. She became interested in the

Amicae when I was selected as "Girl of the Year" in 1978. In

July of 1994, I accompanied the Archonettes and

Amicettes to our Boulé in Orlando, Fl. with my daughter,

then Amicette Ashley Salter. We had the pleasure of

meeting Dr. Edith V. Francis and Dr. Jylla Moore Tearte, the

18th and 20th International Presidents. In November 2011,

Ashley became a Zeta. I call her my "Soror Daughter."

Ashley jumped right in and "rolled up her sleeves" and

began working. I have had the pleasure of serving Gamma

Omicron Zeta Chapter as their Parliamentarian. Ashley and

I love Zeta and are blessed to be members of this "Great

Sisterhood." Soror Yvette Salter, Gamma Omicron

Zeta, Spring 1990 (left) with Soror Ash-

ley Salter, Gamma Omicron Zeta, Fall

2011 .

S oror Rebecca Smalls is a retired "Speech-Language

Specialist." She became a member of Zeta Phi Beta

Sorority, Incorporated through the Gamma Omicron Zeta

Chapter in the fall of 1995. Soror Smalls was chosen as

Zeta of the Year in 2004 and has held chapter offices, and

has served on many different committees.

Her older sister, Mozelle Williams-Myers, was the

first in the family to become a Zeta Soror. Mozelle made

her commitment to Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. at Clafin

University in South Carolina.

Soror Rebecca Smalls

Soror Mozelle

Williams-Myers

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Clockwise from top left: Soror Kaitlin West, Soror Geneva

Moody, Soror Deidre West.

Soror Carolyn Lofton-Simpson (right) and her

daughter, Soror Jasmine Lofton-Simpson

S oror Carolyn Lofton-Simpson joined the Omicron

Epsilon Chapter at The College of New Jersey in the

spring of 1981. Her daughter Jasmine joined the Rho

Alpha Chapter at Hampton University in the fall of

2010. Jasmine is now an active member of the Gamma

Omicron Zeta Chapter in Newark, NJ, where she was

once an Amicette and a Gamma Omicron Zeta Chapter

2008 College scholarship recipient.

O h ... Zeta Phi Beta ... We love you … Z PHI B ...

Eternally ... 30 years ago, Soror Deidre West

remember being an Archonian walking on the campus of

Trenton State College singing this song with strong

conviction. These feelings have continued throughout her

life. She has enjoyed representing the Sorority in all that

she does. Throughout the years, Deidre has consistently

worked in her chapter, Zeta Delta Zeta, in various

committees and has held many positions, including

President. Deidre has attended many state meetings,

regional conferences, and every Boulé since

1996. Deidre is a life member and diamond life

contributor.

In 1995 Zeta Delta Zeta Chapter reactivated the

Archonette Club and that is the beginning of her legacy.

Deidre’s sister Geneva was very active as an

Archonette and served in various leadership positions,

even on the national level. Being surrounded and

nurtured by the Finer Women of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority,

Inc., Geneva knew Zeta was the only way as she entered

Rutgers University- New Brunswick. On May 3, 2002,

Deidre had the opportunity to witness and pin her sister

into our esteemed sorority.

While at Rutgers, Geneva served as Vice President

and President for two years. Upon graduation, Geneva

returned back home to Zeta Delta Zeta Chapter where she

has served on various committees and the executive

board. In 2007, Geneva had the privilege of serving our


S cholarship, service, sisterhood, and finer

womanhood has always played a major role in Soror

Marguerite Carter Terrell's life. Even before entering the

world of Zeta, she has always had the desire to help

others, educate herself as well as others, form

meaningful relationships with other women, and to

always be a respectful woman.

The principles of Zeta Phi Beta have always been

embedded in Marguerite. It was only natural for her to

join this wonderful organization. On April 3, 1976

Marguerite became a Zeta in the Graduate Chapter (Eta

Theta Zeta) in Augusta, Georgia. Soror Janice G. Kissner

was the International President and was present at the

Induction Ceremony. Marguerite served as president of

Gamma Omicron Zeta Chapter from 1996 to 2000. She

was the graduate Zeta of the Year in 2001. She served as

the state chaplain in 2001 and was also the state Life

Member Coordinator in 2004-2005. She has been a

member for 38 years. Zeta has taught Marguerite many

valuable lessons that she uses in her everyday life. Her

motto is, "If I can help somebody, then my living shall

not be in vain."

Marguerite has two daughters who witnessed

their mother's hard work and exemplary service. It

inspired both of them to become members of Zeta Phi

Beta. In 1997, Alice Marguerite became a Zeta in Kappa

Delta Chapter at Paine College in Augusta, Georgia. In

2004, younger daughter Zelma Marguerite became a

Zeta at Bennett College in the Chi Gamma Chapter. Both

daughters continue to give back to their communities.

Alice has worked in education for 14 years. She is

currently a sixth grade teacher in Newark and is

currently pursing a Doctorate degree at Drew University.

Zelma has worked in citizen services for seven years and

is currently a Family Service Worker where she works

with the elderly and disabled. These are two generations

of proud Zetas and the legacy will continue.

― When I was a

little girl my

m o t h e r

introduced me to

Zeta and has

raised me with

the principles of

the sorority.

These principles

are what made

m e t h e

hardworking and

driven woman

that I am today. I

knew from then

on that a Zeta

woman is what I

wanted to be.‖

T a m i a - M o n e t

Jones, BN Chap.

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Terrell legacy: Soror Marguerite Carter Terrell and

daughters Alice Marguerite and Zelma Marguerite.

Marion Jones, inducted into

Phi Mu Chapter at Richard

Stockton College Spring 1990

(now a member of Xi Tau Zeta

Chapter) and Tamia Monet

Jones of the Beta Nu Chapter

at Fairleigh Dickinson Universi-

ty Spring 2014 .

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K imberly A. and Deborah L. Wilson, are the daughters of the

late Soror Glenda J. Wilson of the Zeta Delta Zeta Chapter

of Moorestown, New Jersey. The late Soror Glenda Wilson joined

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc. at Rider University, Chi Alpha Chapter

in May 1954. Soror Kimberly A. Wilson (on right) relocated to

Boston, MA and became a member of the organization in April

1985 thru the Boston City Chapter of Theta Alpha. Soror

Deborah L. Wilson (on left) of Pennsauken, NJ became a member

of the organization in November 1994 thru the Zeta Delta Zeta

Chapter of Moorestown, NJ.

A sister is a gift to the heart, a friend to the spirit, a golden

thread to the meaning of life. ~ Isadora James

Thank you sister for being my soror.

Soror Kimberly A. Wilson and Soror Deb-

orah L. Wilson,

Soror Sandra Christmas and Soror Jasmine Christmas of Xi Tau Zeta

and Phi Mu chapters

S oror Sandra Christmas has been a Zeta

for 33 years. She joined the Blue and

White family in the fall of 1981at the Uni-

versity of Tampa (Kappa Lambda Chapter).

Kappa Lambda was the first black sorority

at UT. Soror Christmas held the position of

president for one year. She then trans-

ferred to the UMDNJ in Newark, NJ. There

she studied in the field of radiology. Soror

Christmas (known as Sandy) joined Xi Tau

Zeta in 1995. Sandy has held many posi-

tions of leadership in her chapter.

Soror Christmas has one daughter,

Jasmine, who was an Archonette and cur-

rently is a student at Richard Stockton Col-

lege. In the spring of 2012 Jasmine joined

the Blue and White family. She is currently

the president of Phi Mu Chapter.

―Zeta has been very good to us. We

will continue to work diligently and when

Zeta calls we will answer one and all.‖

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M eet Sorors Violet Melton of Zeta Delta Zeta Chapter, Moorestown, NJ along with her sister, Soror

Albertha Roberts and niece, Soror Michelle Jones, both of Epsilon Rho Zeta Chapter in Delaware. All

three Sorors became members through Zeta Delta Zeta Chapter in the year 2000. These Zeta Sorors, though

they are miles apart in different states, still support each other’s activities. They are active in their own

chapters – serving in many capacities including working with the Stork’s Nest, attending local and/or state

program activities and /or meetings, supporting the March of Dimes, etc. Zeta is still the best Sorority in the

country, and they will continue to support them wherever and whenever they can.

Over the years, Violet has worked on the Executive Board and with various Zeta Committees. She has

held Offices and active on Executive board Committee, and performed as Treasurer, Financial Secretary, and

Recording Secretary while in Zeta Delta Zeta Chapter. She has also been an active member of various

committees including the: Z-HOPE Awards, Eldercare, Finer Womanhood, and Constitution and By-laws

Committees.

Soror Michelle (Chelle) Roberts-Jones served as Chairperson for the Zeta Delta Zeta Chapter Stork’s

Nest (National Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.’s educational pre-natal program for pregnant girls.) She was

instrumental in opening the first Stork’s Nest in the South Jersey area, and spearheaded a Golf Tournament to

raise funds for the Chapter Stork’s Nest Program. The fundraiser was quite successful.

Soror Pauline Gibson, 11th State Director,. appointed Michelle to the position of NJ State Coordinator

for the NJ State Stork’s Nest. Relocating to Delaware, Michelle transferred to the Epsilon Rho Zeta

Chapter. The Delaware State Director appointed Michelle as the DE State Director of Youth Affairs. Soror

Roberts-Jones also has given various presentations to youth in Detention Centers, and to youth in the

Sorority's Youth Auxiliary groups..

Soror Albertha Roberts served first as Chapter Secretary, then as New Jersey State Secretary for a total

of four years. Soror Roberts held the position as Chaplain, and was an active member of the Stork's Nest, and

served on other sub-committees. After moving to Delaware, she joined Epsilon Rho Zeta Chapter and served

two terms as Delaware State Secretary.

Pictured from left: Soror Violet

Melton, Soror Michelle Jones and

Soror Albertha Roberts

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Introducing Zeta Legacies, continued.

D r. Kathryn T. Malvern, Chairman of the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority National

Educational Foundation, Inc., President and CEO of Malsedge View

Homes, owner of Strethen Publishing Company, author and publisher, a grant

writer and business woman, is a retired Rutgers University Professor and

Senior Central Office School District Administrator. Her university work

includes a Bachelors degree from Howard University, a Masters degree from

the University of Southern California and a Doctorate from Rutgers University,

New Brunswick.

As a longtime member (initiated into Xi Alpha Chapter in 1962) and Diamond Life

Contributor, Soror Malvern plans and implements community outreach service. She currently

provides national leadership as Chairman of the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority National Educational

Foundation, Inc. with a regional office location in New Jersey as well as at the National

Headquarters in Washington, D.C. Under her leadership, the Foundation has become incorporated,

branded, has a new logo that is trademarked, and through a capacity grant, the Foundation was

positioned to meet the needs of its growth and development through the Human Genome Project

conference program.

A few of her organization memberships are: Association of Teacher Educators (New

Jersey State President), National Association of Teacher Educators, Phi Delta Kappa Fraternity

(Rutgers University at Graduate level and the second Honorary Undergraduate level membership),

Phi Delta Gamma Fraternity, University of Southern California, Kappa Delta Pi Fraternity, Links, Inc.,

Jack and Jill of America, Societos Doctas, Alice Paul Institute, Inc., National Council of Women, USA,

and others.

Over time, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority and other organizations have bestowed many distinguished

awards, proclamations and honors upon Dr. Malvern. Some are: ―Zeta Woman of the Year‖, Zeta of

the Year‖, Zeta Dove, Distinguished Service Awards as Chairman of the National Educational

Foundation, Atlantic Regional Director, Chairman of Regional Directors, New Jersey State Director,

NJ Association of Teacher Educators, Links, Inc. and a number of others.

Dr. Malvern’s Legacy is her sister, Soror Wilma LaVerne Davis, Life Member, who was brought

into the Sisterhood in 1982, and into Delta Mu Zeta Chapter, New York City under Regional Director

Malvern, who officiated at her initiation. Soror Davis remains a member of Delta Mu Zeta Chapter

for thirty-two years. Soror Davis currently serves as Alternate Representative for Zeta at the U.N.,

and also is a member of The National Council of Women at the United Nations.

She and her husband, who both were born and raised in Denison, Texas, have three children

and two grandchildren and are members of Second Baptist Church, Moorestown, New Jersey, where

they serve as Deacon and Deaconess. Dr. Malvern is currently Sunday School Superintendent at her

Church.

Her favorite scripture is: ―Ask and it shall be given; Seek and ye shall find; Knock and the

door shall be opened.‖ Matthew 7:7

Her favorite Zeta quote is: ―Pada Ergasia Niki‖ (Through Hard Work, Victory!)


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Save the Date: Boule Webinar on June 11

sisterhood in the office of National Third Vice President.

While Deidre (mom) and Geneva (aunt) were busy working in Zetadom a new legacy was being

groomed. Kaitlin was introduced to the love of blue and white from birth. Like her aunt, Kaitlin was very

active in the Archonette Club. Upon entering The College of New Jersey, the alma mater of her mother

and father (Keith) of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. Kaitlin was inspired by her mother, aunt, and father

to continue the LEGACY!

On the evening of May 9, 2013, her mother once again had the privilege of pinning a legacy,

through Omicron Epsilon, the same chapter her mother was initiated 30 years ago. Kaitlin is the true

definition of a Zeta Legacy. As a junior at The College of New Jersey, Kaitlin represents Zeta Phi Beta

Sorority, Inc. in all that she does. From serving as an Ambassador, Campus Advisor (CA), and the

Performing Arts, Kaitlin exemplifies the principles set forth by our Founders.

We are happy to share the same love for our sorority. Individually Unique....Together Complete....

WE ARE ZETA!

(Continued from page 20)

West-Moody Legacies, continued

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Zeta Day on the Hill 2014; Social Action Reminders

S ave the Date! Zeta Day on the Hill will be on Tuesday, September 23, 8:00am to 5:00pm, in

Washington, D.C. Registration will go live July 2014.

ZETA DAY IN YOUR COMMUNITY

This year we will be recognizing ZDOTH around the nation! If you cannot attend ZDOTH in

Washington DC, we encourage you to educate your local or state bodies and legislatures about the

issues that are important to our communities.

If you are interested in organizing a Day at the City Hall, Day at the State Capitol, or other local

legislative event on September 23, please let me know by June 30 to receive all of the instructions,

fact sheets and planning materials from IHQ with NJ specifics.

ELECTION SEASON

Election season is an exciting time and we have Sorors across the nation engaged at different

levels, from running for office to Get Out the Vote activities. Zeta Phi Beta Sorority does not 1)

endorse candidates, even Zetas!, or 2) lobby for legislation. Zeta DOES encourage our members to

educate the community on all candidates and issues.

Do get involved in the electoral process on your own time. It is your right and responsibility!

Don't wear your letters while campaigning for any political candidate.

Do attend and hold candidate forums to learn about the positions of ALL candidates running for

a particular office.

Do invite some candidates for an office, but not all if you choose to have a candidate forum.

Do invite current and former Zeta candidates and elected officials to share their experiences

with running for office and community leadership. They may not campaign during these forums.

Don't use Zeta resources to support candidates. Examples of Zeta resources are sorority

meetings, listservs, money or social media utilizing the sorority's name.

Do continue to educate the community on the issues, hold voter registration drives, and remind

our communities to VOTE!

Don't LOBBY on specific bills. It is acceptable to educate on the impact of legislation on issues

including prematurity awareness and eldercare. Lobbying means that you ask your legislator to

support or oppose a bill, educational advocacy means that you talk about your experience in the

area and how the bill might work.

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Message from the State Director

Quiz Answers:

1. False. The apportionment of votes is based on financial membership as follows:

Up to 4 members: 1 vote

5 – 25 members: 2 votes

26 – 50 members: 4 votes

51 members & above: 6 votes

2. False. The Amicae are not organized on the national level. They do not have a National president or

other national officers. They shall not meet on a National level unless such a meeting is approved by the

National Executive Board and held concurrently with a Boule.

3. True. 10th State Director Carrie Knotts-Jackson is the National Director of Necrology.

4. False. The International President is elected for two consecutive terms. Each term is two years. Because

Grand Wright was elected in 2012, she serves until 2016, at which time she may run for another term.

5. True. When entering the room, NJ Sorors should look for the Atlantic Region sign and then the NJ State

Director.

6. False. The activities of each State are included in the report of the Regional Directors, who provides a

written report for inclusion in the meeting materials.

7. True. Traditionally, the Presidents of the Divine Nine are invited to attend the Opening Program.

8. False. There will be an NEB meeting; however, all Sorors may attend.


friendly competition for a monetary prize of $500 for the winning organization’s philanthropy. On certain nights, the

Multi-Cultural Greek Council’s sororities joined efforts in gaining points, but most of the activities were composed of

individual organizations, or in the Psi Pi Chapter’s case, a team. ―We chose to join efforts with Chi Upsilon Sigma National

Latin Sorority Inc. because no other multicultural organization on campus was seen to be at the Psi Pi Chapter’s level of

programming and commitment. It promoted Greek unity and showed that smaller organizations on campus have a lot of

influence,‖ said Soror Kelly Sousa.

At the closing banquet for Seton Hall University’s Greek Week, it was revealed that this combined team had won

first place out of all registered sororities. The $500 monetary donation was split equally between the two organizations

for their philanthropies.

Psi Pi Chapter used the $250 received from the school to contribute to the donation of $500 to the March of

Dimes. The Assistant Dean of Leadership Development Maggie Bach again commented on the Psi Pi Chapter stating,

―Personally, I have been very impressed with the chapter’s activity on campus. Their impact can be felt on all aspects of

student life and they enrich the Seton Hall experience for all students involved.‖


Sorority of the Year and First Place Awarded to Psi Pi Chapter

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Parliamentary Corner: Two-Thirds Votes vs. Majority Vote*

Key Dates and Deadlines — Please Take Note

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

***MIP Training, September 6, 2014, College of New Jersey ***

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

Atlantic Regional Executive Board Meeting—October 31—November 1, 2014

***State Founders’ Day Observance—January 18, 2015***

***Reclamation Weekend—January 16—18, 2015***

***State Executive Board Meeting/Day of Training—April 25, 2015***

We hope you’ve enjoyed this month’s edition! Please submit articles for the next issue of The Zeta Call and requests for

topics to be covered in the next issue of ―Z-Lessons.‖ Use the newsletters as tools to educate and advise your members.

Your feedback and suggestions for future topics are welcomed!

[email protected]

By Titessa D. Smith, State Parliamentarian

A s we prepare for Boule, it is a good time to review the difference between a 2/3 vote and the majority

vote. The basic requirement for approval of an action is a majority vote. However, the following

situations require a 2/3 vote for approval. Notice that all of these motions rob the individual of his rights. As

a compromise between the rights of the individual and the rights of the assembly, a 2/3 vote is necessary:

1. Modify an Adopted Rule of Order or Agenda:

a. Amend or Rescind the Constitutions, Bylaws, or Agenda;

b. Amend or Rescind Something Already Adopted;

c. Suspend the Orders of the Day;

d. Refuse to Proceed to the Orders of the Day;

e. Take up a Question Out of its Order.

2. Prevent the Introduction of a Question for Consideration:

3. Modify the Extend of Debate:

a. Limit or Extend Limits of Debate;

b. Call for the Previous Question.

4. Close Nominations:

5. Repeal an Assignment:

a. Take Away Membership or Office;

b. Discharge a Committee.

6. Make a Motion a Special Order:

The presiding officer should take a rising vote in those motions where a 2/3 vote is required.

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