Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated Beta Zeta Chapter
Founders' Day Luncheon
January 15, 2023 ~ 2 p.m.
Martin's Crosswinds 7400 Greenway Center Drive Greenbelt, MD 20770
History of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., was founded on January 16, 1920, by five coeds at Howard University in Washington, D.C. Since its inception, Zeta has continued its steady climb into the national spotlight with programs designed to demonstrate concern for the human condition both nationally and internationally. Zeta's international and local programs include the endowment of its National Educational Foundation, community outreach services and support of many affiliate organizations. Zeta chapters and auxiliaries have given un-totaled hours of voluntary service to educate the public, assist youth, provide scholarships, support organized charities, and promote legislation for social and civic change. The organization has been innovative in that it has chronicled a number of firsts. It was the first National Pan Hellenic Council organization to centralize its operations in a national headquarters, first to charter a chapter in Africa, first to form auxiliary groups, and first to be constitutionally bound to a fraternity, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. Zeta Phi Beta has chartered hundreds of chapters worldwide and has a membership of 125,000+ college educated women.
History of Beta Zeta Chapter Beta Zeta Chapter was chartered in Washington, D.C., on February 20, 1925, as Zeta Phi Beta Sorority's second oldest graduate chapter. Since its inception, the Chapter has promoted worthy causes such as women's suffrage issues; human and civil rights; economic empowerment opportunities; abolition of racial discrimination and prejudice; scholastic achievements; and accomplishments and efforts in academic and technical sciences, creative and performing arts, and humanities. Over the decades, Beta Zeta Chapter has established a rich heritage and legacy of excellence while continuing to maintain the Sorority's ideals of Scholarship, Service, Sisterhood and Finer Womanhood. Community outreach programs and projects have always been the hallmark of effective Chapter efforts. Beta Zeta Chapter serves as the sponsor for three undergraduate chapters in Washington, D.C., including Alpha Chapter at Howard University; Kappa Alpha Chapter at the University of the District of Columbia; and Sigma Pi Chapter, a chapter that encompasses members from American University, Catholic University, Georgetown University and Trinity University.
Our Guest Speaker Pastor Chaina L. Dillard is a native of Baltimore, MD. She holds a Master's of Divinity Degree from Wesley Theological Seminary and Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts, with a concentration in Vocal Performance from Bowie State University. Rev. Dillard is an ordained Itinerant Elder in the African Methodist Episcopal Church (A.M.E.). She is a gifted preacher who has been graced with the privilege of sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ both nationally and internationally. Her most recent messages have touched the lives of Youth and Young Adults within the connectional leadership training institute for young people of the A.M.E. Church, the Connectional Women in the Ministry of the A.M.E. Church and the women of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. during their 2022 Grand Boulé, which is an organization Rev. Dillard is a proud member of. Affectionally known as "Pastor Nia," she is currently serving as the first hybrid Youth Pastor of the Lower Prince George's County Cluster of the United Methodist Church. She is on the Pastoral staff at both Journey and Gethsmane United Methodist Churches. As an educator, Pastor Nia understands the importance of pouring into the lives of youth. She has traveled to local schools to uplift and encourage students during their annual Career Day events. Pastor Nia is truly an advocate for change and finds joy in helping scholars in the community to reach their greatest potential.
PROGRAM Mary D. Kimbrough Mistress of Ceremonies Opening Prayer Marcella Coleman Welcome Laura Barber-Lee President, Beta Zeta Chapter Greetings The Occasion Kathleen T. Thomas Solo Cassandra Vauls “Remembering the Beginning” Camille Adebayo Rita Andrews Evryne Jackson Connie Day McClinton Lynette R.F. Smith Blessing of the Food Marcella Coleman ***** Lunch is Served ***** Introduction of the Speaker Dawn Young-Johns Guest Speaker Rev. Chania Dillard Reid Temple A.M.E. Church Glenn Dale, MD Solo Ieshia Pugh Closing Remarks Dawn Young-Johns Laura Barber-Lee Sorority Hymn All Members of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
Acknowledgements Founders' Day Committee Katrina Belton S. Jessé Edwards Evryne Jackson Mary D. Kimbrough Laura Barber Lee, Ex-Officio Meta Sherwood Lynette R.F. Smith Wanda Smith Kathleen T. Thomas E. Tracey Willis Dawn Young-Johns, Chair
Hostesses Therese Barber Carol Brooks Kia Higgins Melissa Forde-Toby Crystal Thrower Tasha Powell Christie Smith Evangeline Tierney Thank you for attending the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Beta Zeta Chapter 2023 Founders' Day Celebration! Beta Zeta Chapter
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