Special edition eboard august 2014

Epsilon Rho Zeta Chapter

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.

Meet Your New Executive Board

2014-2016 Executive Board On behalf of the 20142016 Executive Board, we would like to thank you for your votes and confidence in all of us. We understand the importance of leading the chapter and welcome your input. As we move forward during our tenure, we invite you to share your ideas! We have some exciting programs and concepts that we can not wait to share with the chapter.

This special edition is used to introduce you to your new executive board and reiterate our vision for the chapter.

S P ECIAL E D IT ION

CHAPTER RETREAT

Tami Stewart ~ President

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Michelle Mack– Williams ~ First Vice President

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Danielle Brown ~ Second Vice President

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B. Malika Warner ~ Third Vice President

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Janice M.T. Johnson ~ Treasurer

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Jayme Govens ~ Financial Secretary

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Jasmine Young ~ Phylactor

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Curi Lawrence ~

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The Executive board needs your help!

Immediate Past President

We are planning a chapter retreat in August! This is a working session to help guide the chapter and an opportunity to share and explore ideas.

Upcoming Events:  Executive Board Meeting—July, 2014  Chapter Retreat—August, 2014

Date: August 2 Time: 10:15—2:15 pm Place: Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. Wilm Alumni Chapter Achievement Center (38 Vandever Avenue, Wilmington, De 19802) **Invitations are forthcoming**

Remembering Our Five Pearls

 All White Happy Hour /Wine Tasting—August, 2014  Interest Brunch—August, 2014  First Chapter Meeting—September, 2014  EPZ Open House—September, 2014  ROYAL Debutante Ball—October, 2014

President - Soror Tamara Stewart Elected Position: Chapter President Chapter of Initiation: Chi Theta (University of Delaware) Year of Initiation: 1992 Professional Career: Special Education Coordinator Zeta Zeal: I am excited to lead the chapter of Epsilon Rho Zeta! EPZ continues to focus on the principles of our illustrious sorority through our programming.

My focus for the chapter: F – Finer and Focused I – Innovative T – Timely and technologically –savvy

Soror Stewart can be reached at EPZPresident1920@gmail.com.

First Vice-President - Soror Michelle Mack-Williams Elected Position: First Vice President Chapter of Initiation: Epsilon Rho Zeta Year of Initiation: 2009 Professional Career: Clinical Research Administrator Zeta Zeal: I am excited to help drive change forward by igniting a movement that will sweep through the chapter to influence attitudes and behaviors of the individual Soror and chapter.

My focus for Membership is: F- Framing Conversation I – Igniting a Movement R – Recruit/Retain = Targeted recruitment E- Engaged, Accelerate Membership C –Convene, Create, & Change E – Exceed Set Goals Soror Mack-Williams can be reached at epzfirstvp@gmail.com Page 2

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Second Vice-President - Soror Danielle Brown Elected Position: 2nd Vice President Chapter of Initiation: Omega Omicron (Wesley College, Dover, Delaware) Year of Initiation: 1994 Professional Career: Oncology Social Worker Zeta Zeal: I have worn many hats over my last 20 years in this wonderful organization. I am excited about this new chapter in my life. I have a passion for working with teens and helping them realize that anything you want in life is possible but you have to work for it.

My focus for the chapter: We are a mighty force when we work together to accomplish similar goals – empowering our youth and women in the community to be the best person they can be.

Soror Brown can be reached at Epzsecondvp@gmail.com.

Third Vice-President - Soror B. Malika Warner Elected Position: 3rd Vice President Chapter of Initiation: Kappa Gamma (Fisk University) Year of Initiation: 1992 Professional Career: Six Sigma Black Belt Lean Practitioner - Chemist Zeta Zeal: Continuing the work of growing the Chi Theta Chapter into a power house, in the Greek Letter community on the UD campus.

Soror Malika Warner can be reached at EPZ3rdVicePresident@gmail.com.

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Treasurer - Soror Janice M.T. Johnson Elected Position: Chapter Treasurer Chapter of Initiation: Beta Delta Zeta (Philadelphia, PA) Year of Initiation: 1992 Professional Career: Behavior Interventionist/Counselor Zeta Zeal: Service is the umbrella that covers the purpose and programs of our great sorority. With that premise in mind, I look forward to serving the sisterhood with a renewed focus on our purpose and international motto - “Building on the Principles of Zeta while Blazing New Paths!”

My focus for the chapter: Service FIRST F – Fiscally Sound Practices I – Integrity R – Responsibility S- Support to the Sisterhood T – Transparency and Teachable Moments Soror Johnson can be reached at TamiasEPZ@gmail.com.

Financial Secretary - Soror Jayme Govens Elected Position: Chapter Financial Secretary Chapter of Initiation: Epsilon Rho Zeta Year of Initiation: 2008 Professional Career: Business Analyst Zeta Zeal: Ever since joining this illustrious sorority it has complimented me in every way. It makes me a better me and I want to be a better Zeta. I am dedicated to service and hold the true meaning of sisterly love in my heart.

Zeta is my lifestyle!

Soror Govens can be reached at epztamiasgram@gmail.com

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Phylactor - Soror Jasmine C. Young Elected Position: Chapter Parliamentarian Chapter of Initiation: Omega Tau (University of Alabama in Huntsville) Year of Initiation: 2012 Professional Career: Electrical Engineer Zeta Zeal: I am excited to serve as Epsilon Rho Zeta Chapter’s parliamentarian!

EPZ continues to focus on operating in a sorority based on proper protocol and procedures as Finer Women.

My focus for the chapter: R – Respect U – Understanding of procedures L – Leveraging of proper documentation E – Equality for all members S – Speedy meetings Soror Young can be reached at epzparliamentarian1920@gmail.com

Immediate Past President - Soror Curi Lawrence Elected Position: Immediate Past President Chapter of Initiation: Epsilon Nu (State University at Albany) Year of Initiation: 1992 Professional Career: Assistant Principal Zeta Zeal: For 22 years I have served “For the Love of Zeta” with pride. My Zeal for Zeta is in growing, learning and improving myself for the betterment of my sisterhood.

My focus for the chapter: Patiently Acquire Continuity & Excellence

Soror Curi Lawrence can be reached at Jalia1920@msn.com.

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E PSIL ON R HO Z ET A C H APT ER P.O. Box 84 Bear, De 19701

Phone:302-715-1920 Website:zphib1920epz.org

94 Years of Service

The Epsilon Rho Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. was chartered on September 15, 1955 in Wilmington, Delaware. The charter members of Epsilon Rho Zeta Chapter were: Soror Katherine B. Ross, Hannah Hall, K. Joy Moore, Loretta Wilson, and Marion Woods.

Since its chartering, Epsilon Rho Zeta has sponsored and assisted in the chartering of several chapters including Theta Zeta Zeta Chapter (graduate) in Dover, Delaware and the Chi Theta Chapter (undergraduate) at the University of Delaware in Newark, Delaware.

In 1962, the Epsilon Rho Zeta Chapter organized the Amicae of Wilmington. The adult auxiliary group has supported the Wilmington community for 52 years of service and scholarship.

On April 18, 2002, Epsilon Rho Zeta opened the first New Castle County Stork’s Nest. The chapter now supports two nests which are located in Wilmington at the Christiana Hospital and Westside Family Healthcare.

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Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Epsilon Rho Zeta Chapter Do you have gently worn royal blue dresses or gowns that you no longer wear ?

Dress Swap

Wanna swap them for another royal blue dress or gown?

Participation will determine the dress and gown selection and availability!

Event Date: August 2nd @ 10:00am, Chapter Retreat

Participate in Epsilon Rho Zeta Chapter’s 1st Dress Swap held at the chapter retreat! Unable to attend the retreat but still want to contribute ? To drop off your items contact epzfirstvp@gmail.com for details…..