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President’s Corner My goodness…..How quickly time passes! It seems like just yesterday that we were looking back on the accomplishments of 2011-2012 with thankfulness! And now, God has allowed us to see the start of another sororal year, and for that we are grateful! I hope your summer was relaxing, peaceful and enjoyable!
South Central Regional Conference Sisterhood Retreat Now, it’s time to return to the business And many more…. of our Glorious Sisterhood! Although we So as you can see, we have much to took a bit of a hiatus, several accomplish this year! We are reminded in hard-working committees have been 1 Corinthians 12 that in order for the diligently planning for a productive new whole to function properly, each part of year! the body has a necessary role to play. We need each of you to fulfill the mission and I encourage you, if you haven’t objectives of this great sisterhood we call already done so, to sign up for at least one committee! Our chapter needs each Zeta Phi Beta! of you to make our programs and proSorors, let’s continue to press on, as we jects a success! Just a few of the activistrive to be “One Zeta Body....Committed ties planned for this year includes: to Sisterhood and Service” Finer Womanhood Luncheon SZL, Numerous Z-HOPE Initiatives Igina D. Perteet Domestic Violence Awareness Forum Igina D. Perteet Prematurity Awareness Weekend President, Alpha Eta Zeta Chapter Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., way. Local members plan to Alpha Eta Zeta Chapter re- clean this area at least 3 more
Adopt a Highway
cently adopted a strip of Inter- times this year for a total of state 40 in Memphis. For the four times per year. The chap- Eta Zeta’s goal with adopt-afirst clean up, Alpha Eta Zeta ter understands the value in highway is to keep the area chapter members set out with preserving the city and keep- clear of litter and encourage orange vests, gloves, and gar-
ing it beautiful. Litter has others to get involved.
bage bags to pick up all un- become a major issue and has wanted litter around the high- cost tax payers money. Alpha
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Soror Shenika Holmes
South Central Regional Conference The 83rd South Central Regional Conference was held in Jackson, Mississippi this summer. During the conference, Alpha Eta Zeta was recognized for a year of acco mp l is hme nt s a nd community service. Of all the graduate chapters in the South Central Region, we received a first place award for having the largest number of members in attendance. The chapter was r e c o g n i z e d fo r o u r contribution and donation to the walk that raises money to fund research and support for mothers and premature babies. As a chapter we raised over $2000 for March of Dimes.
C ynt hia E l l io t t was community service organization that inducted into the South serves homeless people in Jackson, Central Hall of Fame for Mississippi. her accomplishments. Undergraduate members of wer e a lso aw ar d ed. Christian Greenhill of Rho G a mma C ha p t er at University of Memphis received the South Central Reg io n ’s Academic S c ho lar s hip. S he nik a Holmes of Pi Alpha at Le mo yn e - O w e n w a s crowned Miss Sout h Central Region. I n add it io n t o t he recognition of awards for our chapter, the South Central Region donated $2200 to Stewpot, a
New Amicae members holding their shirts
Zeta Amicae The Zealous Zeta Amicae of recognized
for
their
Memphis ended the year by pre- scrapbook and membership senting gift baskets
numbers.
to senior members of the auxiliary summer,
During
the
Memphis Amicae
and they took part in the March of sponsored a trunk party for Dimes Walk for Babies. Amicae high school graduates. Three members attended the Regional new Amicae members were Conference
where they were inducted:
Vinette Quinn,
Chrystal
Graves,
Rasheema Mitchell.
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Boule 2012 preceded by Past President, Sheryl P. Underwood who served from 2008 until 2012.
In July, our sorority held elections for the highest office in our organization. Alpha Eta Zeta zealously announces that Mary Breaux Wright is our 24th International President. During the Boule held in Chicago, Illinois, International President Wright was elected . She was
During the conference sorors from all over enjoyed the workshops, the meetings, the interactions, and celebrations, with other sorors from various chapters. Soror Shenika Holmes competed in the Miss Zeta Phi Beta pageant with several other sorors from different chapters. We are proud of Soror Holmes for her hard work and dedication to the competition.
24TH INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT MARY 5 FACTS ABOUT OUR PRESIDENT
Born in Opelousas, Louisiana
Initiated into Psi Zeta
Graduated from Grambling State
Member of St. Ignatius Loyola Catholic Church
Raised one son who is a member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.
Served on the National level of Zeta for 15 plus years.
Active in Zeta leadership on the national, regional, and local level for 20 years.
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Girls to Pearls Daddy’s Little Girls Every June across the world fathers are celebrated for the intricate role they play in the lives of their family. It is fathers who guide, protect, and teach their children to be responsible. We held our 9th Annual Daddy’s Little Girl program to honor our youth auxiliaries and to salute their fathers for the positive influence they have made in their lives. This year’s theme was “In My Heart Always”. Master of ceremony, radio personality Michael Adrian Davis of 95.7 Hallelujah-fm, announced the girls as they were escorted into the auditorium. He also spoke to all of the guests about the importance of a father or father figure. He said, “Men also have an ‘intuition’ ”. Mr. Davis, a single parent of two, shared details from his own personal parenting background. He said he had to learn how to
The youth advisors presented current youth club members with awards for academic achievements, community service, and overall participation. Fifcommunicate better with his teen new youth club members were daughter in order to help present and were pinned in front of strengthen and encourage her. their family and community of friends. Ms. Shenika Holmes, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority’s reigning Miss South Central Region, recited a poem entitled, “Daddy’s Little Girls:” it was about how fathers are necessary for every stage of their daughter’s life. The young ladies presented their father with a special gift bag that included a key chain with the program’s theme, “In Our Heart Always,” a car freshener, and a thank you card.
Archonette Graduates Trunk Celebration On July 28th,Senior Archonettes, Khadijah Crane, Amber Pride, and Denesha Pride celebrated their high school graduation with a trunk party. The Archonettes enjoyed swimming, grilled hot dogs at Brother Charles’ house.
attend University of Southern Mississippi and plans to major in Speech Pathology. Archonette Denesha Pride will attend Ole Miss and major in Biology.
The ladies were all Fellow Sorors and Archonettes smiles and very appreciative of donated gifts and essential items the gifts, gift cards, and money for the graduates first semester that they received. of college. Archonette Khadijah Crane will
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Annual Community Health Fair about safety awareness. Archonette Smith shared that Chrystal Graves talk- the officer gave useing to a par- ful tips to remember while away from ent. home: leave a light on inside, don’t hide a spare key under the front door mat, have someone pick up mail and newspaper. Amica
Our annual Back to School Community Health Fair was held at the Potter’s Life Center on August 11th, 2012. Attendees were able to donate blood, check blood pressure, hear speakers about health and wellness, and safety. School aged children received free school supplies and free school uniform pants, shirts, and shoes. Amica Chrystal Graves explained the cycles of childhood obesity and the needed understanding of the Food Pyramid to a parent of school aged children.
Sorors Christian Greenhill and Alelia Higgenbottom of Rho Gamma chapter donated to Life Blood. Soror Greenhill stated that it was her first time giving blood and she was encouraged by the fact that she could save a life and glad that she could donate. She also stated that she would do it again, because it was painless.
Officer Wilson spoke to the youth
Blue & White Family Picnic Dodgeball, jump rope, and barbeque painted the scene at Martin Luther King Jr. Park on July 21st, for the Annual Blue & White Picnic. Brother Charles and Brother Derwin grilled fish, chicken, and hot dogs during the celebration. The food was delicious. Soror Winton organized the games that were enjoyed by all. Not only did the youth participate but the Sorors and Frat also took part in the games.
(Above) Officer Wilson talking about Safety tips.
(Left) Soror Greenhill donating to Life Blood and (Right) Sorors preparing supply bags for students.
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C o n g r a t u l a t i o n s S o r o r s! 2012 Graduates and Recognition
Congratulations to every Soror on their academic, professional, and personal achievements! Pi Alpha Sorors Shenika Holmes, Patricia Watts, Devondria Byrd, Jahmela Kelley, Samill Meriwether, Samila Meriwether, and Maranja May-Douglas graduated with their Bachelors in May 2012 from Lemoyne Owen College. Elizabeth Booker and Eyrial Hearns graduated with their bachelors in May 2012 from Christian Brothers University. Soror Letiticia Jackson received her Masters of Business Administration from University of Phoenix in July 2012.
Soror Jackson in her cap and gown.
Soror Helen Bowen, was inducted in July 2012 into her high school alma mater’s Hall of Fame for her accomplishment s in the area of Business. Soror Bowen’s alma mater is Oak Park Vocational High School located in Laurel, Mississippi.
Lower right: Soror Bowens accepting her Hall of Fame plaque.
Finer Women Sparkle The Membership Team coordinated an ASTOUNDING sisterly outing for fellowship and fun!! We enjoyed a Girls Night Out and saw the premiere of Sparkle. Everyone had a great time. The membership committee has a lot of outings in store for the upcoming year!
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AHZ SOROR LEADS TN Soror Donna R. Williams of Alpha Eta Zeta Chapter was recently appointed to the position of Tennessee State Director for Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. by 24th International President Mary Breaux Wright. In her new role, Soror Williams is responsible for the leadership and guidance of the sorority’s members and managing the business of the organization across Tennessee. Soror Williams is a native of Memphis, Tennessee. She joined Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. while attending Memphis State University. Upon graduation she immediately transferred to Alpha Eta Zeta Graduate chapter. She has 28+ consecutive years of active service and is a Life Member. She has held several leadership positions in the sorority
on the state level. She is the Immediate Past Chair of the Executive Board for Tennessee and former Miss Tennessee Zeta Pageant Coordinator. Within our local chapter, she is a past president, vice-president, youth advisor and chairperson of various committees of Alpha Eta Zeta Chapter. She currently serves as the Chair of the Board of Directors for Alpha Eta Zeta-DOVE Foundation, Inc. Soror Williams is the A d m i ni s t ra t i ve D ir e c t o r of Biostatistics for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital . She is married to Danny Williams and they have 3 beautiful children. Congratulations Soror Donna R. Williams on your new position as Tennessee State Director!
Z-Lessons: Embellishment Tidbits Requests written reports for presentation at The success of the events and activities our Chapter meetings hosts are determined by the preparedness of our Sends minutes of meetings to members in a timely Chapter Officers, committees and members. This fashion "Pearl of Wisdom” provides examples of actions each Communicates budget allocations and goals of the Chapter Officer and Committee Chairman should unactivity to committees dertake to ensure that all events/activities are well planned, expectations are communicated and Com- Sorors, always remember the words of Confucius, “Success mittee and Chapter members are informed of the depends upon previous preparation, and without such goals of the activity in order to reach the preparation there is sure to be failure.” desired outcome.
Drafts an agenda and sends to committee members in advance of meetings Provides adequate notice of meetings and reminders Bring all committee recommendations to the chapter to be voted on prior to proceeding
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Summer Birthdays June 3rd Tonya Bernard 7th Donna R. Williams 13th Celia Pierson July 2nd Sonja Bell-Joyner 6th Malinda Conrad 17th Hope Shields 18th Crystal Brown 20th Rutha Pegues 21st Sadie Wiley 24th Doris Owens-Smith 26th Carmen Taylor 30th Shunda Milan
August 1st Daphne Maclin 5th Ella Standsberry 6th Delcenia Pegues 6th Jennifer Sanders-Johnson 13th Rosalyn Jackson 13th Candace Reed-Hamilton 16th Alice McDearman 23rd Roxie Ball 31 Tennille Moten September 7th Igina Perteet 29th LaCharity Carter 19th Audrey Johnson
“What are you saying that is sabotaging God’s Word?” Are you putting God's word to work in your life? Are you confessing His word daily? There is power in speaking God’s word and he wants us to stop saying negative things and to begin saying positive things and confess His word over our lives. Some of the things we say daily seem “small” but they can do such damage. There are things we say frequently out of habit that may be sabotaging our growth or the growth of someone we love. Do any of the following sound familiar: “You make me sick” “You’re useless” “Why did I pay my dues” “I can’t do this” “You’re stupid” “You’re working my last nerve” “I'm broke, I don’t have any money” “My back is killing me” “I’m so tired of you” None of these “sayings” above are from God’s word. We need to stop and reflect on the things that we say and speak positivity into existence each and every day regarding ourselves, our spouses, our kids, our friends, and our loved ones. There is a great book titled, “The Secret Power of Speaking God’s Word” by Joyce Meyer. I'd like to suggest that you begin a personal “Confession List” if you don't do something similar already. This list should include scriptures as they relate to changes that you want to see in your life. Once you find a scripture re-word it to 1st person and make it your own and then say them out loud at least 2-3 times each day (you can even write them on index cards and keep them in your purse, in your car, taped to your bathroom mirror, on your desk at work, etc.) For example, I personally want to have more self control (over my tongue, over how quickly I get angry, and overeating) so one of the scriptures I will be using is Proverbs 25:28 and making it “my own” by saying: I operate in selfcontrol and don’t allow my spirit to be unruly. I refuse to be like a city that is broken down and without walls. Selfcontrol and discipline add protection to my life. Sorors, let's be more careful of the words that we speak. Let’s remain mindful that our tongue is a powerful thing!
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Upcoming Events October 2012 13th ACT Workshop– MBA High School, 8:30 am-1:00pm 13th Breast Cancer Walk– Laurelwood Shopping Center, 8am 20th Sickle Cell Walk- AutoZone Park—8am 20th Women Vote Early Press Conference 12pm 26-27 TN State Leadership Conference, Nashville, TN
As we embark upon this new sorority year, I am excited about all the things that we have in store to propel our causes for Zeta. I am here to promote and publicize the works of our local chapter, Alpha Eta Zeta . Thank you to my committee for all of your assistance and wonderful ideas. Thank you to everyone who submitted pictures and articles. Individually we are strong, but together we are even more powerful.
Credits Photos: C. Crawford, J. Dunlap, I. Perteet, D. Wells, L. Jackson, D. Williams Articles: J. Dunlap, I. Perteet, T.
It gives me great pleasure to present to you the InZider Summer Edition Newsletter! If there are any corrections or changes to be made, please contact me by email. Thank you, Sincerely, Jamie Dunlap, Publicity Chair InZider Editor in Chief
Contact Information Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.—Alpha Eta Zeta Chapter P.O. Box 301417 Memphis, Tennessee 38103 Memphiszetas@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter @TheMemphisZetas and “Like” the Memphis Zetas on Facebook Visit our website: www.thememphiszetas.com
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