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Zeta Phi Beta Sorority was founded January 16, 1920 on the campus of Howard University in Washington, D.C. by five coeds. These women dared to depart from the traditional coalitions for Black women and sought to establish a new organization predicated on the precepts of scholarship, service, sisterhood and Finer Womanhood. For seventy years, the trail blazed by the founders has been traversed by thousands of women dedicated to the emulation of the objectives and ideals of the Sorority. Since its inception, the Sorority has expanded to encompass more than 500 graduate and collegiate chapters. These chapters are located throughout the continental United States, Alaska, Hawaii, the Bahama Islands, Eastern Caribbean Islands, West Africa and West Germany. The Sorority is the first organization to charter a chapter in Africa (1948); to form adult and youth auxiliary groups, the Amicae and Archonettes; and to be constitutionally bound to a brother fraternity, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated. Zeta's national and local programs include endowment of its National Education Foundation; community outreach services; and support of multiple affiliate organizations. Zeta chapters and auxiliary groups have given untotaled hours of voluntary service to educate the public, assist youth, provide scholarships, support organized charities and promote legislation for social and civic change. A nonprofit organization, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority is incorporated in Washington, D.C. and in the state of Illinois. The Sorority is supported by the dues and gifts of its members. The Archon is the national publication of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.

TheArchon

Volume 40, Issue 1

Spring/Summer, 1990

70th Anniversary Issue CONTENTS Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

From the Grand Basileus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Open Forum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

National Officers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Chapter Management-Health Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Chapter News from Chapters and Affiliate Groups Coast to Coast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Examples for Others to Follow

Just For You Sister

Collegiate Chapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Youth

Founders' Day

Community Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 State/Regional News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 Necrology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

The Arc hon is published by Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. in Cincinnati, Ohio. Doris McAdams Stokes Editor Eunice S. Thomas Grand Basileus Rudolph Lee Art Sam Thomas Pac Printing The Archon is distributed from national headquarters in Washington, D.C. The Archon is delivered to chapters via UPS to a street address. UPS will not deliver to a P.O. Box. Contact national headquarters about receipt of your copies, (800) 368-5772.

On the cover: Founders Myrtle Tyler Faithful, left and Fannie Pettie Watts, right, at Delta Mu Zeta Chapter's Awards Dinner, in their honor. See related article on page 8. Thanks to Soror Alexis R. Cuffy, for the photograph.

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---- FROM THE GRAND BASILEUS Washington, DC The accomplishments and achievements of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, its chapters and affiliate organizations, in community outreach programs are highlighted in this 70th Anniversary commemorative issue of theARCHON. Historically, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority has been a forerunner in community service projects. The Stork's Nest project, a cooperative project with the National March of Dimes Foundation, continues to be a viable human services program to encourage early and continuing prenatal care for young women. Many of the national programmatic thrusts such as Project Zeta: Substance Abuse Prevention and AIDS Awareness, illiteracy, tutorial programs, child development learning centers, and the leadership training academy, are making a difference across the country in addressing the many issues affecting our communities. As we celebrate our 70th anniversary of community service, let us remember the many deceased Sorors who have supported the programs of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority and were instrumental in making it the great organization of today. Congratulations to all the chapters and members, and affiliate organizations on your many achievements and accomplishments in community outreach services.

Eunice S. Thomas

Sisterly,

Eunice S. Thomas Grand Basileus

OPEN FORUM ,

BOULE 1990 St. Louis, Missouri July 15-19, 1990 Adam's Mark Hotel The 70th Anniversry Boule Celebration will convene in historic St. Louis, the Gateway to the West. Xi Zeta · Chapter and affiliate groups will host this grand affair at the beautiful Adam's Mark Hotel which is just steps away from the famous St. Louis Arch and the Mississippi River. This national conference includes activities for all attendees, graduate and collegiate Sorors, Amicae, Archonettes, Amicettes, and their families. Highlighting this conference will be a job fair that will complement the workshops. Featured again this year will be the public banquet with a national speaker, the Heritage and Collegiate Luncheons, Regional Breakfast, performing arts night, collegiate step-show and Presidential Ball. Optional tour and entertainment packages, such as a Cardinal baseball game, night at the races or brewery tour, are available also. A 7-night post Boule trip to Honolulu, Hawaii will be hosted by Vast Travel Unlimited, and the Northwest and TWA Airlines.

Black Women's Political Action Forum 1989

Left to right: Mrs. Janice Jones Ballard, Supreme Basileus, Alpha Kappa Alpha; Dr. Kalie K. While, Grand Basi/eus, Sigma Gamma Rho; Dr. Louis Sulliuan, Secretary, U.S. Department of Health and Human Service; Mrs. Eunice S. Thomas, Grand Basil us, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority; and Dr. Yuonne Kennedy, National Preisderu, Delta Sigma Theta. (Photo: J. Miccolo Johnson). See article, page 73.

NATIONAL OFFICERS An Open Letter to Our Sorors My Dear Sorors, The October 17th earthquake proved to us Northern Californians that we are members of an incredible family. When the dishes tumbled from our shelves, large holes appeared in our walls and sidewalks, the Cypress Freeway fell like a house of cards and the mighty Bay Bridge collapsed, you came through for us. With the vision of our great leader, Soror Eunice S. Thomas, your calls, inquiries and generosity were extraordinary. We salute you and will be ever grateful. The checks that you sent were deposited in the bank and one large check was sent to the American Red Cross Earthquake Relief Fund in Zeta's name. The checks which continue to arrive daily will be donated to assist still others in need. Thank you all and God Bless each of you.

THE LIGHT PASSES ON ... My tenure as National First Anti-Basileus has been rewarding and I have had the opportunity to explore several innovative ideas. Those ideas were: development of a national collegiate recruitment flyer; renaming the membership reclamation period to Code Blue; development of a system of chapter recognition using the Honor Roll concept; and development of the Dove Award, a rotating trophy presented to the best all around region for new membership recruitment. The Atlantic Region won this award at the national leadership conference. The trophy will be presented to the next first place winner at the Boule. Thank you for your support and commitment to quality new membership recruitment.

Sisterly Yours, Myrtle E. Ballard Director, Pacific Region

Mary Ann Spicer National First Anti-Basileus For better than 53 years, Mildred Cater Bradham held either an elected or appointed office at the local, regional or national levels of the Sorority. A member of Delta Eta Zeta Chapter, Broward County, Florida, she once was the Regional Director - Pacific Region; National First and Second Anti-Basileus; and Vice Chair, National Education Foundation. In 1965, she was elected to the office of Grand Basileus. During her tenure, she initiated the "Ten Point" human services program and organized the Stork's Nest project. A graduate of Morris Brown College and Atlanta University, Soror Bradham had an extensive career as a teacher, counselor and social service worker. The Mildred Cater Bradham Scholarship of the National Education Foundation is named for her.

Zeta Phi Beta Sororoty, Inc. members will hold dear the memories of two past Grand Basilei who joined Omega Chapter in 1989. Past Grand Basileus S. Evelyn Lewis was the fifth Soror to hold this title, elected to this office in 1925. She received her medical degree from Howard University in 1927. A charter member of Delta Alpha Zeta Chapter, she also served as the Atlantic Region's Director of Amicae and board member of the National Educational Foundation. She was a medical practitioner in Bedford-Stuyvesant from 1949-1973. In 1977, she was honored by her medical colleagues and Howard University for fifty years of service in the field.

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The Office of Minority Health Resource Center: Working to Close the Gap Is your chapter concerned about your community's health and trying to do something about the preventable diseases killing 60,000 Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders, Blacks, Hispanics, and Native Americans a year? If you are working to eliminate the modifiable health risk factors responsible for more than 80 percent of the "excess deaths" among these groups (deaths that would not have occurred if sex and age had been equal as compared to the nonminority population), then we can help you. Call the Office of Minority Health Resource Center(OMH-RC) at 1-800-444-6472.

"We not only help you locate such information as statistics, culturally sensitive audiovisual materials, and educational materials, but we can assist you in finding professional technical assistance by using our computerized database of minority health-related materials and our Resource Persons Network," states the Information Services Coordinator. The Resource Persons Network is a nationwide group of health experts who have volunteered to provide such technical assistance as help with grant writing, budget development, speakers bureaus and program design. As part of the Resource Center's mandate, it has the responsibility to promote public awareness of the health gap that persists for minority populations. To do so, the Office of Minority Health Resource Center distributes the Report of the Secretary's Task Force on Black and Minority Health and a fact sheets series on minority health priority areas called "Closing the Gap".

The Office of Minority Health Resource Center is a new nationwide information and referral service that operates a toll-free telephone line accessible from anywhere in the continental United States, Hawaii, Alaska and Puerto Rico. "We're not a clearing house, but an information and referral center. We can tell you where to find the information you are looking for, as well as connect you with health professionals who can offer technical advice," explains the OMH-RC Acting Project Director, Patricia A. President.

Information Specialists are available to answer questions from both professionals and consumers Monday through Friday, 9 am to 5 pm EST, at 1-800-444-6472, or respond to written requests sent to

The Resource Center addresses the findings of the 1984 Report of the Secretary's Task Force on Black and Minority Health which reported that six major health problem areas were affecting the health of minority populations: Cancer; Diabetes; Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Disease; Chemical Dependency; Homicide, Suicide, and Unintentional Injuries; and Infant Mortality. These six health problems are responsible for more than 60,000 excess mortalities a year. Access to and financing of health care, and training of health care professionals were also identified as priority areas to improve the health status of minorities in the U.S.

HEALTH RESOURCE CENTER

Because the Office of Minority Health, U.S. Public Health Service, believes the best solutions are found by the people closest to the problem, it established the Resource Center in 1987 to assist minority community-based organizations and health professionals located the Federal, State and local resources they need to develop, improve or start effective services in their communities.

The Office of Minority Health Resource Center P.O. Box 37337 Washington, D.C. 20013-7337 A Nationwide service of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health, Office of Minority Health. 6

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ANNUAL EXCESS MINORITY DEATHS in 6 minority health priority Areas

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As reported for the year 1981 in The Report of The Secretary's Task Force on Black and Minority Health

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INFANT DEATH RATE DECLINES-GAP PERSISTS Medical advances and improved access lo health care conlribU1ed 10 a dramalic decline in lnfan1 dea!h among all segmen1s ot lhe Unned Slate popula1ion between 1940 and 1980. Progress, however, did not extend to any appriciable decrease in 1 he d sparh y between Black and Wh~e intan1 mor1ality rates-a gap which remains virtually unchanged over the 40 year period. (Ver1ical axis arranged logari1hmically to express proportional relationship.}

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CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY: EXCESS MINORITY DEATHS Alcohol, tobacco, and illicit drug use are faders in about one quarter of U.S. Dea!hs each year. Da1a indicale lhat the por1ion ol minority dealhsarising from these causes is even greater than that in the general population, We can gain some insight into the gravity of chemical dependency as a contrbutinq cause al death among minorities by examining the excess incidence and mor1ality figures for some major causes ol death within specific populalions. The underlying substance-rela1ed cause cannot be implica1ed in every excess death lrom these causes. None!heiess, evidence suggests that curbing 1he use and abuse of alcohol, drugs, and tobacco could help minornies dose the gap in dealh rates from cirrhosis, hear1 disease, unintentional injuries, homicide, and cancers of the mouth, esophagus, and lung. United States, 1982 LUNG CANCER Popul11tion: Hawaians

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LOW BIRTHWEIGHT GAPS As a significant fador in 1he deaths of many babies, lowbir1hweight warrants special attention in the study of intant mortaliy. In the Untted States, 60 percent ot babies who die betore age one were born underweight incidence of low bir1hweight varies from one minority populalion to the next; those cited above showed serious disparities with the Whtte population in the percenlage of underweigh1 newborns. Source: Repofl of ths Seaetary's Task Force on Black and Minon'ty Hsalth, Vol. VI, 1985

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Founders Honored On Saturday, January 27, 1990, Delta Mu Zeta Chapter, New York City sponsored a dinner dance in honor of Founders Fannie P. Watts and Myrtle T. Faithful. The highlight of the evening was a ceremony, presided over by immediate past Grand Basileus, Dr. Edith Francis. Sorors Watts and Faithful were presented plaques for their distinguished service to the Sorority, flowers from the brothers of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, and gifts from the Atlantic Region and the state of New York. Each Founder gave a brief speech expressing the joy that she felt over the Sorority's growth and her hope that it will continue. In addition to Soror Francis, other distinguished guests included Soror Mary Fields, Atlantic Regional Director and Soror Lorraine Clement, New York State Director. At the close of the evening, all Zetas present formed the traditional circle, with the Founders in the center, and the Zeta hymn was sung. Everyone felt a true sense of our history with the presence of our Founders and it made the event a moving experience. When the song ended Sorors thanked the Founders for al! that they had done and wished them well in the future. The chairperson for the dinner dance was Soror Valerie Hollingsworth. Assisting her were Sorors Carolyn Whitley, Pamela Profit, Robin Busky, Alexis Cuffy and Lydia De Castro.

The Founders of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Soror Watts, left and Soror Faithful, right, are escorted by Sigma Broth r Pearson.

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Beta Della Zeta Sorors met al Belman/ Mansion to celebrate their forly-fiflh year and the purchase of Founder Arizona C. Stemon's home al 1915 Federal Street, Philadelphia, PA. Sorors Evelyn Wimberly and Verdenal Hurley are seated and Phi Bela Sigma president, Doniel Tann, Esq., stands, al lefl.

Beta Delta Zeta October 1944

Philadelphia, PA • Chapter sponsors 5 collegiate chapters: Chi (Cheyney), Delta Delta (Lincoln), Eta (Temple University), Mu Eta (Penn State), and Mu Iota (University of Pennsylvania). • Spawned two chapters: Epsilon Omega Zeta and Kappa Omega Zeta. • Former home chapter of Past Grand Basileus Janice Kissner. • Developed Zetalites into Archonettes. • Supported numerous civic, cultural and community projects. • Purchased home of Founder Arizona C. Stemons, October, 1989.

In 1943, our late Founder and Grand Basileus Emeritus, Soror Arizona C. Stemons, met with some graduate Sorors and members of Eta Chapter, a city chapter organized in 1922, which consisted of normal school and school of pharmacy ladies. The first meeting of the Beta Delta Zeta was held in October, 1944, and Regional Director Ruth White Willis presented the charter to fourteen Sorors. Living charter members include Sorors Myrtle Glenn, Audrey Tripp James, Verdenal Hurley, Grace Lowery and Evelyn Wimberly. Chapter highlights include: • July 23, 1952, Amicae chartered by Soror Dr. Anna B. Young.

CHAPTER NEWS

First row, left to right: Fannie B. Morion, Tamias; Dorothy 5. Devoe, Asst. Tamias Grammaleus; Georgia B. Sloan, 3rd Anti Basileus; Dorothy M. Williams, Past Basileus; Euelyn B. Wells, Basil@s; Mamie L. Butter, Charier Member and Past Basileus; Geneuia P. Wheeler, ls/ Anli-BasileL1s; Bessie J. Canty, Business Manager; Frankie 5. Whitfield, Tamias-Grammateus; and Sara B. SeymoL1r, Grammaleus. Second row, left to right: Louise P. Manning, DorothyJ. Harl, Ira B. Wash,ng/011, Giana F. Best, Bettye H. Moore, Conne W. Cole, Julia F. Wallace, Eleanor C. Dauis, Erma L. Bryant and Eug 1110 M. Brown, Assr: Tam,os. Third row, left to right: Sara M. Logan, Denese 5. Jefferson, Jessie E. Meuse, Erlene F. A/bock, Alpha G. Hoy, Cynthia W. Lee, Esther E. Barton, Linda P. Crawford, Aria L. Peterson, Elaine W. Randolph and Martha P. Filrno1e. Fourth row, left to right: Jewel T. Holloway, Vicey F. James, Robin L. Jones, Delisro Disnwke, Mamre Hill, Leona Marshall, Frances Mc Williams, Gwendolyn Murphy, Joann T. Haynes and Aifr>do 51111111011s.

Beta Alpha Zeta December 12, 1936 Jacksonville, FL Clubs. Beta Alpha Zeta is proud to be the first and only local Black Greek letter organization to become entrepreneurs. The 1989 fall/winter issue of Archon featured the chapter's Blue Starletts Child Care Training Center. Under the dynamic leadership of Basileus Evelyn B. Wells, Beta Alpha Zeta continues to be one of Florida's most active chapters.

Beta Alpha Zeta Chapter was organized by Soror Alpha Hayes Moore (deceased) and Soror Lucille Horn Butler. Since its inception, the chapter has been an integral part of the community. The chapter's membership is involved with voter registration, Young Parent Program, March of Dimes, Cancer Society and National Council of Negro Women. It sponsors Zeta Amicae and Archonette

CHAPTER NEWS Lambda Zeta March 29, 1934 Houston, TX

Both pictures aboue: The Sorors of Lambda Zeta Chapter.

Lambda Zeta Chapter was the second graduate chapter of Zeta in Texas. The chapter has experienced continuous growth-from 22 charter members-to the largest chapter in Zetadom, and has more life members than any other chapter or city. Its membership includes many national officers and past Grand Basileus Lullelia W. Harrison. The chapter sponsors two youth auxiliaries (Amicettes and Archonettes), three undergraduate chapters (Nu Alpha - Texas Southern University; Sigma Gamma Chapter - City Chapter for college women who live in Houston but attend a college without a Zeta Chapter; and Phi Epsilon Chapter -University of Houston), and Amicae. Lambda Zeta Chapter's community service projects include the operation of three Stork's Nests, awarding of four annual scholarships, life membership in NAACP, YWCA, and several other service organizations. Recently, the chapter donated a FAX machine to the national headquarters. Recent chapter achievements: Fred D. Patterson Award for Community Services.

Omicron Epsilon

Eta Omicron Zeta

April 16, 197 4 Trenton State College Trenton, NJ

1972 Plainfield, NJ Eta Omicron Zeta Chapter was chartered by six women. Since its inception, it has increased its membership to twenty-three Sorors. The members of HOZ have always been interested in youth. This interest lead them to charter two collegiate chapters. On May 17, 1980, ten trendsetting young women from Rutgers University entered the world of Zetadom. Then, the following year on May 23, 1981, ten tenacious young women from Kean College were initiated. All chapters continue to flourish and the burning light of Zeta continues to shine.

Omicron Epsilon was the first chapter in New Jersey. Better known as the "Mother Pearl Chapter," its charter line consisted of five dynamic women who were the inspiration for fifteen lines to follow. Through the years, Omicron Epsilon has been involved in many community and campus functions. Some recent chapter activities included an AIDS Awareness workshop, and Hurricane Hugo Relief fund, Project LIFT and UNCF contributions.

CHAPTER NEWS Delta Xi Zeta July 23, 1962 Rock Hill, SC

Delta Xi Zeta Charter Members (left to right): Margaret K. Robinson (Greensboro, NC); Dorothy Staten Dingle (deceased); Thelma Smith Wilson (Lancaster, SC); Willa Code Searles (Rock Hill, SC); Henriella Floyd Massey (Rock Hill, SC); Hazel L. McArthur (Washington, DC); and Juanita Williams Toatley, (Rock Hill, SC). The charter installation ceremonies featured Sigma brothers and Soror Alerta Stevenson, state director of South Carolina. The chapter was well received in the community. The chapter doubled its membership, from seven charter members, by seven additional members through initiation. Its first major fund raiser was a successful "Tots in Blue" which began a scholarship fund. The chapter grew to a one-time high of 34 members and was the nucleus for the establishment

of two other chapters in Chester and Lancaster, SC. The chapter currently has 22 active Sorors. Deitz Xi Zeta members have served as state and regional officers and organized Amicae, Archonettes, and a collegiate chapter, the first Black sorority on predominately white Winthrop College in Rock Hill. Since the capable leadership of Soror Willia Searles as the first Basileus, 12 Sorors have held this title in 28 years. Soror Daisy E. Johnson Currently holds the title of Basileus.

Delta Eta Zeta

Alpha Zeta

January 1950 Fort Lauderdale, FL

September 1923 Baltimore, MD

In 1950, seven spirited young women, Marjorie Davis, Josephine Ivey, Marguerite Miller, Juanita Phillips, Frances Scruggs, Robena Strugie* and Ellyn Walters combined their talents and ingenuity to bring the first Greek organization to Broward County, Florida. These young women began networking for improved cultural affairs for Blacks in Broward County. They were also hungry for a part in political action activities, and they began to encourage and promote higher education through scholarships and through mentor programs. Each committed herself to a total involvement in all community affairs that would enhance opportunities for Blacks. They presented the first debutante cotillion and Blue Revue in Broward County in 1964, becoming the first organization to provide a vehicle through which young Black women were formally instructed, groomed, and otherwise prepared lo enter the adult world. (*Deceased)

Alpha Zeta Chapter was the first graduate chapter in Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Currently, the chapter's implementation of the national theme have and continue to impact the community through the following outreach efforts: co-sponsor of the Annual Maryland State Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention Conference; sponsor of the "Just Say No To Drugs" clubs in 34 elementary/middle schools; awards (annually) the Myrtle Tyler Faithful Under-graduate Scholarship; participates in voter registration and voter education; participates in the Coppin State College Annual Health Fair; provides workshops on careers, nutrition and sex education for girls sheltered in the Florence Crittenton Home; and sponsors an annual Public Forum on drug abuse. Alpha Zet is honored lo have in its active membership: our beloved found r, Myrlie Tyler Faithful; one of its charter members, Historian and past Grand B sileus, Nellie E. Buch nan; and the eldest Soror in II Zet dom, "Zeta Lady" Edna G. Johnson. Soror Johnson will b 98 on April 10, 1990. The present B sileus of Alpha Zeta Chapter is Merlene E. Adair.

CHAPTER NEWS Lambda Delta Zeta October 14, 1981 Greenville, AL to erradicate illiteracy. The Sorors work very closely with their Sigma Brothers and are presently in the process of purchasing property that will be used for the benefit of the community. The charter members of Lambda Delta Zeta are: Mary Crittenden-Andrews, Theodora Crenshaw, Georgia Gaithers-Lucas, Gloria Simon-Robinson, Sylvia E. Thomas and Betty Loveless-Whittle.

Lambda Delta Zeta Chapter was formally chartered at a state meeting held at Tuskegee Institute. Lambda Delta Zeta renders continuous service to the community by awarding generous scholarships to local deserving students and making multiple contributions to worthy causes. The chapter is actively involved in promoting voter education/registration and providing tutorial services and other such services

Left to right. Barbara Turner, Mary Crittenden-Andrews, Ruth Y. Ross, Louis Crawford (1990 Founder's Day Sp aker), Belly Loveless Whillle, Lillian Ollison Gardn ,·, Georgia E. Lucas, Willie Bell K mp, Hattie Brown, Margaret Parmer, Mary B. Fields, Edith L. Brooks, and Yuonne B. Gulley.

CHAPTER NEWS Iota Lambda Zeta April 7, 1979 Aiken, SC Iota Lambda Zeta Chapter was chartered by Sorors Eunice Thomas and Macon Gardner. Projects of service, past and present include: Archonette youth group; teenage pregnancy workshops; alcohol-drug awareness workshops; scholarship fundraising; Stork's Nest; the Special Olympics; and a Christmas shopping spree for underprivileged youth.

Sorors Bernice Sanders, Janice Williams, Essie Patterson, Blondell Marfin, Bobbie Tutt, A' La Perle Hickman, Carrie Johnson, and Marion Gary.

Beta Delta Zeta Neophytes Lumaria Blakney, Ren e Brooks, Gm/ Drck rson, Boroora Hi ks and Gurl Murden are delighted to answer th Zeta all ,n Philadelphia.

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Left lo right, first row. Georgia Brooks, Joreatha Malone, Pauline Easton and Johnnie Hollis Brown. Second row: Geraldine Greene, Esther Harvey, Corinne Monroe and Willie Clark. Third row: Oryntha Murray, Oshie Williford, Zeda Lawyer and Renee Holton.

Theta Chi Zeta September 22, 1977 Thomasville, GA Theta Chi Zeta was conceived in the mind of Johnnie Hollis Brown a very dynamic and determined young woman who would not stop making contacts until she succeeded in getting enough sisters together to bring the chapter into existence. Regional and State Directors then, Soror Eunice Thomas and Itelia Butler, presented the charter to Willie Clark, Johnnie Hollis Brown, Pauline Easton, Oshie Williford, Joreatha Malone, Zeda Lawyer, Corinne Monroe, Esther Harvey, Margaret Mciver,

and Alice Moore. Chapter accomplishments include giving scholarships to four deserving high school girls in Brooks, Grady and Thomas Counties annually; and contributions and volunteer services to: the Cancer Society, Weston Y.M.C.A. (Life Member), War on Drugs Project, N.A.A.C.P. (Life Member) and Sickle Cell Association. The chapter also has very active Amicae and Archonette groups.

Theta Eta April 24, 1976 University of Maryland-Baltimore Baltimore, MD Undergraduate Chapter-of-the-Year, sponsored by graduate chapter Alpha Zeta. Projects include a family weekend, activities day, and Greek preview at UMBC. Also, the chapter is a very outspoken member of the Pan-Hellenic Council. Volunteer services include Paddle For People, South Baltimore emergency relief, Special Olympics, Beatrice Gaddy's food drive, and donations to the House of Ruth, Little Sisters of the Poor, and the Sickle-Cell-Anemia Walk-A-Thon.

Theta Eta Chapter began with a charter line of eighteen women on the campus of the University of Maryland-Baltimore County (UMBC) on April 24, 1976. Theta Eta plays an active role in collegiate life on UMBC's campus. The chapter's leadership abilities have gained recognition at both regional and local levels. Theta Eta has won the undergraduate chapter report-of-the-year at two consecutive regional conferences. Locally, the chapter received an award for 15

------- CHAPTER NEWS Lambda Nu Zeta August 12, 1982 Ridgeville/Summerville, SC HIGHLIGHTS OF CHAPTER: Lambda Nu Zeta Chapter was chartered as a result of the coordination and encouragement of Soror Jacquelyn L.H. Hill. Sorors Clemmie Bailey, JoAnn Britt, Jo Joyce Gamble, Jacquelyn Hill, Carolyn Howard, Louise Morris, Beverly Riley and Alice West became the founding "Pearls" of Lambda Nu Zeta Chapter. The chartering service was conducted by Soror Virginia T. Hansberry, Regional Director and Soror Macon Gardner, State Director. The first Basileus was Soror Jacquelyn Hill. Lambda Nu Zeta's first line was initiated in October 1984.

Left to right: Jo Joyce Gamble, Jacquelyn Hill, Beuerly Riley, JoAnn Britt, Macon Gardner, Virginia Hansberry, Susie James, Louise Morris, Carolyn Howard, Clemmie Bailey and Alice West.

Mu Lambda Zeta September 12, 1983 Jacksonville, NC Mu Lambda Zeta Chapter was organized and chartered under the leadership of Soror Edith V. Francis, past Grand Basileus. Soror Ellis D. JonesHodges, Eastern Regional Director presented the charter. Charter members were: Annie C. Hall, Mary J. Jones, Marian P. McLean, Lee Etta Messick, and Sandra Shepard. These members are active and prosperous in professional, social, and business organizations, in which some hold local, state and regional offices. Area sororities and fraternities were represented at the chartering reception. Greetings were given by Brother Robert L. McLean, president, Eta Theta Sigma Chapter, Phi Beta Sigma; Alma James, president, Phi Chapter, Tau Gamma Delta Sorority; and Elizabeth Covington, Iota Sigma Zeta Chapter, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.

Standing: Martha Kornegay, Manon P. McLean, one/ a ui 11t11g Soror. S oted: Annie C. Hall, Mory J. Jones, and Le Ella M ss: k.

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Nu Mu Zeta October 5, 1985 Des Moines, IA

Members of this dynamic chap/ rare, sealed, left to righl: Gloria Jackson, Tamias; Dorolhy Moss, Grammaleus; Grayphenia Bayles, Anti-Basileus; and Fran es Hawthorne, Basileus. Standing are: Donna Benjamin, Anna lyeuarun, Veola Perry and Joyce Ingram.

astounded that a small chapter would undertake such a momentous venture. During the same year the chapter presented its second annual Finer Womanhood plaque to a community leader and its Minority Family and Minority Youth of the Year.

Nu Mu Zeta Chapter proved that quality is not hindered by lack of numbers when they presented their first Annual Junior Blue Revue for fifth through eighth grade students at the fabulous Botanical Gardens in April, 1989. Fellow Greeks were

Omega Lambda May 1982 The Past Basilei of Omega Lambda have been Sorors Brewington, Douglas, Gill, White, Granby and Chase. Omega Lambda's current Basileus is Tyona Lyons. Omega Lambda's annual projects are Project Zeta, voter registration, the Columbus Day Carnival for Muscular Dystrophy, Day of the Peacemaker, Black History Month, Finer Womanhood Month, March of Dimes Walk-a-Thon, and a trip to the circus for children of the community.

Omega Lambda Chapter was chartered at the New York State Conference. Charter members were Cornella Renee Brewington, Maryanne Douglas, Lisa Johnson, Lateefah Sallahuddin, Patricia Griffiths, and Cheryl Jones. The chapter's membership has consisted of its charter members and Selene Bredden, Donna Damm, Lori Gill, Mildred Andino, Rita White, Sharon Chase, Denise Pacheco, Elizabeth Aguirre, Frances Chisolm, Crystal Mitchell, Theresa Rivera, Dawn Stennett, Terry Crumbley, Tyona Lyons, Vanessa Kilpatrick, Wendy Scarlett, Myrna Severe, and transfer Soror, Ayris Granby. 17

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Kappa Phi Zeta Winter, 1982 Providence, RI

Kappa Phi Zeta Chapter

Chapter Officers Basileus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Deborah E. Johnson First Anti-Basileus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Violet Clark Second Anti-Basileus . . . . . . . . . . Vivian Balcom Grammateus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lillian Wood Corresponding Grammateus . . . . . . .

Pam Hall

Tamias . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Beverly Cardoza Phylacter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Barbara Freitas Antapokritis

Mandel Bailey Ruby Duffie Joan Hendricks

During the winter of 1982, five distinguished members of the Rhode Island community became charter members of Kappa Phi Zeta Chapter. They were Mandel Bailey, Beverly Cardoza, Violet Clark, Barbara Freitas and Sandra Lopes. Since its inception, Kappa Phi Zeta has doubled its membership, sponsored a nine-member undergraduate chapter (Sigma Nu) and formed a twelve-member Zeta Amicae group. Annually, the Sorors of Kappa Phi Zeta sponsor several successful programs. This year, Kappa Phi Zeta began the 198990 year with a fall "Drug Abuse and Awareness" program. More than seventy-five children and adults participated in the program. Two drug abuse counselors from the state of Rhode Island, Yvonne Memdoza and James Walker, were the presenters.

Iota Eta Zeta February 17, 1979 Decatur, GA Iota Eta Zeta Chapter has been a very visible part of the DeKalb community since its inception. In fulfilling the four goals established by Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, the chapter has demonstrated Service by sponsoring annual public programs such as: a health awareness fair held at South DeKalb Mall; an "adopt-award" al DeKalb/Fulton Grady Memorial Hospital; and the Thanksgiving basket project with DeKalb County Family and Children Services and Lithonia Civic League. In fulfilling our Scholarship goal, the chapter adopted Atherton Elementary School and donates a $50 s vings bond monthly to the "Star Student". The Sisterly Love goal involves such annual events as a picnic and the Sister/Sister luncheon. The luncheon was designed to create a fellowship among all Greek letter organiz · tions. Finer Womanhood a final goal, is achieved through a week long celebration which ends with a worship service and dinner.

Left to right, seated: Br ndu Reynolds, Frances Dixson one/ S rafmu W1//1oms. S ond row: Phyllis Brown, Dronn Dows/on, Jennrf r Wr/son, Iona l.adsot: uncl Mory Wells. Thnd row: Shoron Rr hordson, Sher/a Brown, Jocastei Fraaer, Ch 'ry/ Ward, Rhodo Maddo , Vo/ore' Pos 'Y and Sandro Sorg mt.

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Front row, left lo right: Coates/ Carter, Elizabeth Thomas, Thelma Johnson, Emma Faulk (Basileus), Mary Fuller, Mary Oliuer, and Anna Kennedy. Second row: Ann Bolden, Helen McKitl, Maude Smith, Jessie Thomas, Pauline George, Aifredo Screen, Minnie Dacus, Rosie Burks, Dorothy Peterson, Carolyn Thomas, Mattie Bimbo, Lena Jenkins, and Carolyn Emery. Third row: Gloria McKinnon, Susie Persons, Esther Duncan, Willie M Anderson, Rosa Prince, Natalie Prince, Bennye B. Reasor, Arcadia Tate, Trunettc Gamble, and Rosie McDowell.

Alpha Rho Zeta April 12, 1941 Montgomery, AL Witcher and Laura Kirkland, members-at-large. Other members not pictured are: Emma Bell Sarah Coleman, Evelyn Crayton, Gladys Duncan,' Shirley Dillard, Fonda Dickerson, Genevieve Finley, Myrtle Jones, Anna Kennedy, Mavis McCorvey, Shelly McMillan, Mabel Poellintz, Mary Preyer, Nancy Taylor, and Barbara Whetstone. Alpha Rho Zeta boasts of representation at all levels of the Sorority structure. Emma A Faulk is National Grammateus; Johnnye Witcher is a member of the National Education Foundation and State Director of Alabama; and Coatest Carter is regional Tamias. The Montgomery Zeta family also includes Epsilon Beta Chapter, Alabama State University; Rho Lambda Chapter, Auburn University-Montgomery; Gamma Xi Chapter, Auburn University-Auburn; and Amicae, Archonettes Club, and Amicettes.

Alpha Rho Zeta Chapter's 50th anniversary celebration will include a full year of activities. The celebration will end with the Finer Womanhood observance in 1991. Sorors who have served as Basileus and continue to be active with the chapter are Rosie Hudson Burks, Coatest A Carter, Zelia Stephens Evans, Mary Gamble Fuller, Mary P. Preyer, Bennye Black Reasor, Bernice Hinson Stewart and Johnnye Murray Witcher. The current officers are Emma A Faulk, Basileus; Mary Fuller, First Anti-Basileus; Mary Oliver, Second Anti-Basileus; Rosie McDowell, Grammateus; Coatest Carter, Tamias; Gloria Gregory, TamiasGrammateus; Elizabeth Thomas, Phylacter; Mattie Baker, Epistoleus; Bennye B. Reasor, Antapokritis; Eva Patterson, chaplain; Lena Jenkins and Thelma Fields, pianists; Zelia Evans, custodian; and Johnnye 19

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Della Zeta Chaote: - Charlolle, Norlh Carolina "Your Boule Hosl - 1992"

Delta Zeta November, 1934 Charlotte, NC Delta Zeta Chapter was chartered with five members, one of whom, Sarah Scott Schofield is still active. Delta Zeta has supported Zeta's auxiliaries, and its national programs for 55 years, by annually providing scholarships to area students, donating financial aid to

area colleges, civic and community agencies; and participating in voter education. Through the Stork's Nest Educational component, the chapter has concentrated on teenage pregnancies, inadequate prenatal care, and drug abuse. The present membership totals 40.

Recunents of community awards giu 11 by D Ila Zeta Chapter, Cnartotte, North Carolina. Le/I to right: Mary Clarke, NAACP, $500; Wilson P. Cherry, Lruingslone College, $1000; Shirl y Farrar, Johnson C. Smith Uniuersily, $/()()();Wayne Haile, McCrorey YMCA, $IOO; and 110/ shown, Melu111 Walton, Barb rScolia Co/leg , $1()()().

CHAPTER NEWS Delta Beta 1947 Fort Valley State College Fort Valley, GA Delta Beta Chapter was chartered with the following members, Mary Johnson, Elizabeth Lassiter, Anna Lumpkin and Ruby Wilhite. During its early years, the chapter was influential on the campus, with a large membership and quality programming. Chapter projects included: "Stop the Traffic for the March of Dimes"; talent shows; song festivals and community programs. Several of the chapter's members have been named "Miss Fort Valley State." Recently, nine members were initiated into the chapter, Carla Cooper, Carlala Davis, Sharon Frazier, Sherri Hines, Tiffany Jones, Labrina McCrary, Crystal Richardson, Tiffany Smith and Kimberly Oates. This group has reorganized the Wiz Club and participated in the Special Olympics.

S Left lo right. Crystal Richardson, Tiffany Jones, Tecia McKay, hem Hines, Labnna McCrory, and Tiffany Smith.

Nu Theta Zeta Warrensville Heights, OH members the opportunity to re-focus on "what its all about". This year Nu Theta Zeta was able to present UNCF with one of the largest donations raised by a Black Greek organization in the Cleveland area. Under the leadership of Basileus Ernastine Baker , Nu Theta Zeta is thriving and will continue to make its mark on the Cleveland area. Other officers include: First Anti-Basileus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Leevy Vaughn Grammateus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Loretta Rush Tamias . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rhonda Arterberrie Tamias Grammateus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sylvia Lacy Parliamentarian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Louise Williams Dean of Pledgees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Patricia Jones

Nu Theta Zeta Chapter, celebrating its most outstanding year, is looking forward to an even brighter future! Since its inception five years ago, Nu Theta Zeta has grown in its spirit and dedication in promoting the values of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority in the community. Annual Red Cross Blood Drives, Wellness seminars and co-sponsorship of community theater plays are just a few examples of this chapter's community service. The chapter also actively works with residents of the Westside Group Home for girls. Group outings and rap sessions help to provide these young women with strong role models and gives chapter

CHAPTER NEWS Lambda Epsilon Zeta March 17, 1981 Lancaster, SC Lambda Epsilon Zeta was chartered with eight members from the Lancaster, Heath Springs, and Pageland communities. Since the inception of the chapter, nine members have been added. It's yearly fundraiser is, "Tots-in Blue." Proceeds are used for scholarships and service activities. Some of our projects are contributions to the senior citizens' "Everybodies' Birthday Party," the Red Cross, NAACP and the Elliot White Springs Hospital endowment fund. High school girls are members of the Archonette Club. They participate in chapter and community activities and conduct fundraising projects. Their sponsors are Sorors Arnetha Perkins and Thelma Wilson.

Members of Lambda Epsilon Zeta, firsl row, le]/ lo right: Robbie Massey, Thelma Wilson, Eunice Blocker, Alma Turner, Janice Shannon, Patricia Jackson, and Julia Swain. Second row: Janice Funderburk, Arnetta Perkins, Tawanna Ealey, and the late Mary Truesdale.

Basile us Towanna M. Ealey giues a check to Amelia Gardner, Executive Director of the Lancaster County American Red Cross, lo aid Hurricane Hugo uictims.

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Epsilon Mu Zeta Chapter, sealed left lo right: Elvira P. Smith, Christine Roberson, Ruth E. Laramore, and Annie R. Thompson. Standing: Besfanette Whitaker, A. Lovette Brown, Dorothy Joudo«, Elizabeth Cunningham, Charlie Mae Lemmons and Basileus Dorothy W. Richardson.

Epsilon Mu Zeta September, 1948 Moultrie, GA For the last 42 years, the chapter has: 1. Promoted excellence in achievement through yearly scholarships. 2. Contributed to all human needs at national , state and local levels. 3. Provided an artistic or cultural activity yearly, free for the community. 4. Observed Founders' Day, Finer Womanhood and held a Blue Revue. 5. Increased its membership and established auxiliaries.

In 1947, Ruth Laramore and Christine Roberson ioined Omega Zeta Chapter in Albany, Georgia. In September, 1948, both of them and Phelocia Marks", Alice Whitaker Isabell", and Myrtice Lamar applied for and received a charter for a new chapter, Epsilon Mu Zeta. Soror Laramore becaue the Basileus for the next forty-one years. The chapter has had three secretaries and three treasurers. During the early years Sorors B. Ellis Richardson*, Naomi Grant Holton", 0. Williford, Willette McCord*, Sarah Hunt, Mozelle Harper, and Zemmie H. Alderman* were initiated. On September 9, 1989, a new Basileus was elected.

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Left to right, front row: Cathryn Dekine, Louise Pills, Maurie Brumski/1, Patricia Zephir, Basileus-Rita Woods, Josephine Carter, Una Satchell, Mabelle £//is and Jacqueline Lemon. S cond row: Edith Moore, Rhoda Nixon, Shirley Crawford, Helena Askins, Eva Phoenix, Andrea Hill, Thelma Baker, Christine Hudnell, Cheryl Harrison, Wilhelmine Herard, Beuerly Johnson, and Melissa Newlon. Third row: Pamela Zaky, Wanda Mealing, La Tonya Doctor, Frances Arscott, Terri Robertson, La Tanya Corpening, Kafrina Whitaker, and Catherine Wrighf. Top: Sarina Sambula.

Delta Beta Zeta Fall, 1957 Queens, NY his family as he pursues studies to become a teacher. Affiliates include Omicron Alpha, a collegiate chapter, the Queens Amicae, Archonettes (high school girls) and Amicettes (junior high school girls). Each has a meaningful program of community service and outreach. In the next decade, we will continue to meet the challenge and be the "House By the Side of the Road."

For thirty-three years, Delta Beta Zeta Chapter has been active in the Queens community, meeting Zeta's ideals and objectives. Some contributions have been public meetings, seminars, childrens' and adolescent programs, and the Stork's Nest. The chapter has also provided scholarships and worked at Hale House, a facility for drug-addicted babies. In addition to these and many other local activities, the chapter currently supports a South African youth and

------- CHAPTER NEWS Lambda Eta Zeta December 15, 1981 Lumberton, NC Lambda Eta Zeta was established with 10 members. The chapter has grown to 23 members and has established Amicae and Archonette groups, and an undergraduate chapter at Pembroke State University. The chapter celebrates Founder's Day and Finer Womanhood which provide funds for academic scholarships and fellowships. It has sponsored several community projects including political awareness programs, a tutorial program, a Kiddie Blue and White Revue, an adopt-a-highway community clean-up project, and a Christmas PanHellenic extravaganza.

Fronl row, left to right: T. Diane Phillips, Mildred Johnson, Alice McLean Meluin, Neacie Boykins, La//ian Thompson, Lasenia Odom, Jean Haggins, Lena K McMillan and Waldean Stephens. Back row, left to right: Sharon P. Scott, Annie Gauin, Joyce Jones, Priscilla B. Leazer, Omega Johnson, Esther Sanders and Vertie Jones.

Beta Kappa Zeta May 19, 1945 Lake Charles, LA Beta Kappa Zeta was organized by Grand Basileus Lullelia Harrison with Sorors Jessie Epps, Willie Jones, Louella Walker, Christiana Martain, and Olga Hatcherson. In April 1969, Lambda Gamma became the first Black undergraduate chapter on a predominantly white campus (McNeese State) in the south. The chapter's Lake Charles Amicae recently celebrated their silver anniversary. It's youth group was recognized as the first place Youth Group of the Year at recent conference. The chapter has a scholarship fund established in memory of Soror Marietta T. Brown.

Zetas and Amicae celebrate the Amicae siluer anniuersary.

------- CHAPTER NEWS Alpha Alpha Zeta April 14, 1938 Salisbury, NC Alpha Alpha Zeta Chapter was established at the home of Soror Ida H. Duncan with six charter members. The present membership is forty. The chapter has always been community oriented. Members serve on various Boards and hold membership in numerous civic, educational and social organizations. The chapter has awarded hundreds of scholarships since it's first award in 1957. AAZ was a pioneer in the National Foundation March of Dimes Program for Salisbury-Rowan County. It sponsored ZETAR-a teenage pregnancy prevention program with the United Way; an Infant Loaner Seat Program; and contributions annually to the UNCF, Sigma Chapter, Zeta Amicae and other worthy causes. The first Zeta sponsored debutante ball in NC was given by AAZ in 1950. The present roster includes the following officers and members: Betty Daniels, Basileus; Virnetta Hill, First Anti-Basileus; Shirley Leazer, Second Anti-

Basileus; Myrtle Stevenson, Third Anti-Basileus; Annie Pruett, Grammateus; Marilyn Moore, Assistant Grammateus; Minnie Pemberton, Epistoleus; Barbara Neely, Tamias; Vera Moore-Jones, TamiasGrammateus; Betty Clark, Chaplain; Ellen Anderson, Phylacter; Sandra Hunt, Sargeant-at-Arms; Ella Hargett, Director of Infant Seat Program; and Esther Gibson, Tamias for Infant Seat Program. Members are: Carrie Boler, Cylista Brady, Zereeda Carson, Pearl Chambers, Dorothy Colson, Pauline Corry, Melissa Daniels, Joann Diggs, Elizabeth Fields, Magalene Gaither, Vallie Green, Lorene Heath, Lula Holloway, Mildred Holt, Eva Johnson, Nonie Johnson, Jean Lowery, Dianne Moore, Pauline Morton-Martin, Sarah Norman, Mary Perkins, Allene Poe, Willow Reid, Hattie Rousseau, Corinne Thomas, and Augusta White.

Iota Iota Zeta July 20, 1979 Millen, GA Statesboro, Georgia and Sorer Hattie Johnson, Wadley, GA. New members were Thelma Brown and the late Mary Edwards. For the past 10 years, the chapter has been involved with giving aid to needy families, tutorial services, and community youth programs. Iota Iota Zeta Chapter is presently involved with the collegiate Zetas at Georgia Southern College, Statesboro, GA. They include Tammie Wade, Maxine Reeder, Rhonda Johnson, Vicki Davis, Audrey Barrow and Kristin Wade. Another collegiate chapter will be chartered in the future.

Iola Iota Zeta Chapter Sorors, front row, left to right: Ja kie Williams, Harriett L. Lewis and Lillie McDowell. Back row, Jeff to right: Lucille Cribbs, Delores Wilkey, Clifford Howard, and Beulah Ramsey.

Iota Iota Zeta Chapter charter members were: Harriett L. Lewis, Lucille Cribbs, Clifford Howard, Lillie McDowell, Dorothy Miller, and Beulah Ramsey. The members later reclaimed Sorors Delores G. Wilkey, Annie Williams, and Zadie Douglas from 26

CHAPTER NEWS Alpha Omega Zeta May 1, 1942 Petersburg, VA

Left lo right, first row: Pearl Thomas, Lois Coleman Ellis, Deborah Thompson, Nafalie Harris, Marie King, Margaret Whiteman, Emily Turner, and Cornelia Brown. Second row: Maria Martin, Sandra Dovis, Leslie Whiteman, Thelma Jones, Florence Branch, Recor Edwards, Gertrude Miller, and Marian McClean. Third row: Francis Lundy, Wanda Nutall, Adelaide Jackson, Joan Walden, Ruth Howard, Geraldine Spicely, Belly Lewis and Thelma Hayes.

Alpha Omega Zeta Chapter was chartered at Virginia State College by the late Soror Esther Peyton, then Middle Atlantic Regional Director. The services were carried out by Sorors Peyton, Helena Scott, State Deputy, Sarah Holmes, National First AntiBasileus, and Irma Thompson, National Financial Secretary. The charter members were: Sorors Antionette Brown Boone, organizer and Basileus; Alice Stokes, Grammateus; Gwendolyn Brown, Tamias; and

Christine Trotter, Eva Washington, Geneva Jackson Myster and Mary W. Neugent. Under the leadership of Soror Boone, the chapter expanded its membership. The membership has grown continuously from seven members to fiftyseven members, eight life members, an Amicae group, and an Archonette group. The following members have served as Basileus: Margaret Wynn, VanBurea Hall, Marie Wilson, Emily Turner, Marguerite Watson, Mary Goode, Marian Spikes, Marie Pegram, Marie King, Maria Martin, Antionette Boone, Lois Coleman, Lydia Calviness, Emily Turner, Geraldine Spicely, Ruth Jordon, Revor Edwards, and Pearl Thomas. The chapter has aided many young ladies with annual scholarships and has sponsored or cosponsored many cultural and enrichment activities for the public. A few of these have been annual musical teas, and an autograph party for former chapter member Kathryn Blanton, author of A Dictionary of Poetry. This year the chapter sponsored The Boys Choir of Harlem in concert.

Zeta Mu 1982 Troy State University Troy, AL On the campus of Troy State University, a recently integrated university, a chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority was chartered by Anne D. Hayden, collegiate advisor, Susie Dumas, Dean of Probates, and Sorors Hale and Warren. Fifteen women were initiated at Adam Center, Troy State University. Soror Hale, then Basileus of Beta Upsilon Zeta Chapter, told the young women, "the decision to pledge or not to pledge a Greek organization is perhaps one of the major decisions of your life and your selection of Zeta Phi Beta is a wise choice." The Chancellor of Troy State University. Dr. Ralph Adams and Barbara Patterson were present and welcomed the group to the campus family.

S o/ed, left to right: Cassondra Keith, Alecia McKenzie, Penny Woody, Jackie Crill en cmd Shirley Tompkins. Standing: Sandra Burks, Beuerly McC/wn, B >lindo Bryon/, Mm y / le/en Danner, Clara Bran//ey, Rovwiett , Wa/1011, Sw1dm Johnson, J cm Po/1011, Johnnie Thomas and Brenda I looter,.

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Alpha Phi Zeta charter and life members, seated: Joan B. Christian, Lillian W. Stackhouse, Celestine B. Payne, Theresita N. Braxton, Audrey Bradford Robinson, and Mildred Banks Cheatham. Standing: JoAnn Bush, Faye P. Bassette, Edith R. Jackson, Marilyn A. Brooks, Catherine M. Ready, Barbara T. Lee, Rosalie C. Adams, Winona Banks, and Edna S. Anthony.

Zipporah T. Med/ord

Alpha Phi Zeta Chapter charter members were Theresita N. Braxton, Mildred B. Cheatham, Antionette Davis, Ollie Hazelle, Sarah Holmes, Zipporah Medford, Anita Morton, Olivia Jones, Martha Owens, Celestine B. Payne, Audrey B. Robinson, Adelena Sanders, Lillian Stackhouse and Alma Temple. During the fifty-eight years of the chapter's existence, it has sponsored activities for persons of all ages, and has supported the national projects. Currently the chapter operates a very effective Stork's Nest. Six national officers have come from Alpha Phi Zeta Chapter: Rosalie C. Adams, Second AntiBasileus, Trustee, Regional Director; Marilyn A. Brooks, Grammateus, State Director, National Representative to the NAACP; Sarah Holmes, Grammateus; Zipporah Medford, Director of LaCherrios; Audrey B. Robinson, Regional Director, author of the music to our national hymn; and Elizabeth B. York, Third Anti-Basileus. The chapter has served as hostess for two Boules and several regional and state meetings. Chapter membership now exceeds 100. Soror Joan B. Christian is Basileus.

Officers, fronl row. Barbara T. Lee, Chaplain; Joan B. Christian, Basileus; Sal/ye W. Da111e/s, Assistant Grammateus; and Pansy Jackson, 2nd Anti Basileus. Back row: Willie B. Lane, Phylae/er; Florence C. Dauis, Tam,as Grammateus; Rosalie C. Adams, Past National Officer; Norma Highsmith, Custodian; and Brenda Burwell, Grammateus.

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other organizations hold voter registration drives. Sickle Cell Health Fairs. Sorors work with the local-health department to make door-to-door surveys and distribute literature urging people to come to the health fairs for sickle cell screening. This chapter received a plaque for it's efforts in this area. Fight Illiteracy Programs. After school study sessions were set up in three communities for elementary through high school students to get them help with homework and other school-related problems. Donations and Memberships. Donations are made to Head Start, United Way, March of Dimes, Manatee County Children's Service, the NAACP and UNCF. This chapter holds a life membership in the NAACP and the UNCF. Special contributions have been made to the Girls' Club of Manatee County. Scholarship Drives. The Hat Show, the Harvest Ball, Miss Blue Revue, and Calendar Girl are names which have been used to denote fundraising efforts for scholarships and other donations. Since 1949, scholarships and gifts have been given to deserving young men and women of Manatee and Sarasota Counties. Test-Taking Workshops. Test-taking workshops are being held in the fall of each year for high school and adult students who need and could benefit from the information presented. Experts in the field are used to facilitate the programs. In addition, students are given much needed information about college admissions requirements. Affiliates. This chapter has active Amicae, Archonettes and Amicettes. The Amicae members sponsored a spring fashion tea last year. These young ladies have been visible at our annual programs-Finer Womanhood and Miss Blue Revue. A job-finding technique workshop was held in March 1990. The Archonettes read to young children on Saturday mornings. In addition, they attend book fairs and theater productions.

June 5, 1948 Manatee and Sarasota Counties Palmetto, FL Gamma Rho Zeta Chapter was chartered at the home of Soror Kale Sue White in Bradenton, FL, with Lucille C. Coleman, State Director, presiding, and Ruth T. Orr, sponsor of the Gamma Gamma Alpha Chapter at Florida A & M College in Tallahassee. The chapter was established with the following charter members: Essie K. James, Basileus; Inez C. Smith, First AntiBasileus; Kate Sue M. White, Grammateus; Mildred E. Foster, Tamias; Affie B. Teal, Chaplain; and Alyce S. Partner, member. Pledge club members were Lucile Reid, Louise R. McNeil, Maggie Foster, Julia 0. Webb, and Nellie B. Greene. Later, Soror F ranees Stephens became a member and was selected as chairlady of the membership committee which she held until she passed away in December 1952. Programs Woman of the Year. This chapter began recognizing outstanding women of the community by initiating the Womanof-the-Year program which culminates at the annual Finer Womanhood Week program. These women are recognized for their outstanding services. Girl of the Year. This chapter also recognizes young ladies who make outstanding community service to the community. Community Service. This award is given to a person whose service "stands out" in the community. Often this person is a Sorer. Voter Registration. This chapter sponsored deputizing workshops and invited other organizations and community members to participate. Each weekend during the month of May, Sorors along with other deputized members of

GAMMA RHO ZETA CHAPTER.Lit to right, standing: Willi M. Jackson, Sarah Gre n, Nancy Bragg, Ruby Standifer, Lavonia Wal/hour, Shir/en Mill , Mcwy Strong, Kathryn Jones, Dorothy Greene, Barbara Chester, Shelia Murray, Mia Monlgornery, Deborah Wil/ioms, Elaine Brown, Terri Bragg, Neto Clark and Gretty Walker. Sitting: Sharon Baskin-Jones, Sy/uia Kelly, Wanda Goulor, Morion Sound rs, Coralyn Srnilh, Cynthia Standley, Shirl y R. Sanders and Deborah Houston

CHAPTER NEWS Rosa L. Fortson, Lenora B. Smith, Laura C. Saunders, Dorothy P. Lee, Frankie S. Rolle, Alberta W. Godfrey and Bettie Davis Campbell. The present Basileus is Rosetta J. Vickers. Over $2,000 has been given in scholarship awards. The first scholarship was awarded to Katherine Nelson in 1948. La Cheerios was established in July, 1947, but Amicae replaced this group in the 50's. The first fundraising activity was sponsoring a football game between Florida Memorial College and Georgia State College. Other efforts have included: Sepia Lady Contest, birthday calendar, Cinderella Search, and a community fellowship banquet at which outstanding citizens were honored. The first organized youth group was Zetarettes in 1948, later called Amicettes and Archonettes. The first cotillion was held in the early 70's. Activities of youth are part of the Archonette program. In 1949 the chapter emphasized programs for senior high students-soirees, charm clinics, etiquette and academic excellence were focal points. A recognition program for males-"Men of Tomorrow" was first sponsored in 1955. The Stork's Nest was opened in 1975. In February 1979, the "Nest" was dedicated at the Caleb Center.Today it is located at Cope Center South.

Beta Tau Zeta February, 1946 Miami, FL Beta Tau Zeta Chapter was organized by twelve young women. The late Alpha Hayes Moore of Jacksonville, FL, organized the chapter at the home of it's first Basileus. The chapter's first presentation to the community was in April 1946. Charter members were: Basileus, Eugenia B. Brooks; Anti-Basileus, Pauline Styles Ebron; TamiasGrammateus, Ethel Braynon; Tamias, Wilhelmina Ross Page; Dean of Pledgees, Glendena Carey; Phylacter, Ireta M. Crosby; Reporter, Lovely Finlayson Roberts; and Alma Lucille Crawford, Dorothy Johnson Jenkins and Ellen Styles, members. Beta Tau Zeta Chapter leadership brought growth and expansion from the first group of five in 1946 to a total membership of over 100. Basilei who have served since 1947 are: Corinthia Mae Wilson, Maude K. Diaz, Pauline Ebron, Glendena C. Edwards, Marian Harris Shannon, Hazel Dean Thompson, Ruth N. Polite, Inez C. Foster, Marguerite Miller, Juanita Pinckney,

Epsilon Alpha Zeta April 7, 1953 Grambling, LA Epsilon Alpha Zeta Chapter was chartered with the following members: Vivian Bell Britton, Clara D. Walwyn, Mary 0. Flournoy, Eva D. Harvey, Bernice J. Miller, Gladys P. Brown and Inez Harris. Initiated the same night the chapter was chartered were: Clara Carr, Irazone Osborne, Mary E. Emmanuel, Pinkie Sherrard, Rosa Williams, and Rosa M. Lyles. In 1974 the chapter established an Amicae auxiliary with ten members. The chapter is well known locally for its: contributions to all civic and religious drives; public programs during Finer Womanhood observance with Grambling State University freshman women; service center in Ruston; and contributions to the Grambling Joy Fund and the Grambling Senior Citizens Club.

Front row, left to right: Dorothy Bonner, B r/1a Cop land, Ada Joseph (Bas1/eus), Inez Harris (Charier Member) and Agnes L wis. Back row: Arch,e 0. Tatum, Martha P1 rce, Mary Emanuel (Charier Member) and Eula Dunn (Second An/1 Basi/eus).

CHAPTER NEWS Gamma Sigma Zeta November, 1956 Amarillo, TX Gamma Sigma Zeta Chapter was chartered by Soror Grace Jackson, Regional Director at that time. Charter members were: Thelma Mayes, Annie Bell Childs Turner, Ann McClinton, Pearlene Grayson Martin, Agnes Bingham Wilson, Greta Grayson Blackburn, Odea! Dilworth Wilson, Jean Dixon, Ann Smith, Nada Knox Anderson, and Marie Stubblefield. This was the first Black sorority chapter formed in Amarillo, Texas. Since its inception, . the chapter has presented Miss Blue Revue, community appreciation teas, and the woman of the year program. It presented the first "Man In Concert," Earl Grant and later, using local talent, presented "Men In Concert." The chapter Sorors have always been involved in all aspects of the community-political, civic, educational and cultural. To coincide with Founders' Day the chapter held its first "Five Pearls Gala" in February 1990. Other yearly activities include: Very Important Baby (replaced Miss Blue Revue), a third annual career seminar, Woman of the Year observance, and the Blue & White Ball ( co-sponsored with Phi Beta Sigma).

Gamma Sigma Zeta Chapter today. Annual Zeta-Sigma Blue and While Ball, fronl row: Odea/ Wilson, P arlene Marlin, and Annie Bell Turner. Back row: Gwendolyn Hill, Billie Ray, W. Jean McGhee, Delores Sanders Robinson, Connie Jordan, and Gloria Foster Young.

Firs/ Miss Blue Revue 1957 Miss Mary Lou Bryant

Gamma Sigma 2 ta Founders, Nov mber 1956. Front row: Thelma Mayes, Annie B II Turner, Gra e Jackson, Southern Regional Dire tor, and Ann McC/in/011. Back row: Pear/en Martin (Grayson), Greta Grayson Blackburn, Agnes Bigham Wilson, Odea/ Dilworth Wilson, Jean Dixon, Ann Smith, Nada Knox Anderson, and Mari Stubblefi Id.

CHAPTER NEWS Delta Zeta Zeta December 3, 1949 Prince George's County, MD

Standing, left to right: Hester Henderson, Doris McGuffey, Euelyn Canty, Virginia Eggleston, Marchita Glouer, Joyce Charles, Cherry Kinney, Christine Cater, Evelyn Copeland, and Renee Harrison. Seated: Helen Hutchinson, Mary Minor, A/ice Barnes, Mary Reuels, and Geraldine Noble.

Delta Zeta Zeta Chapter was chartered by eleven pioneering women. Alice Barnes, charter member, continues to serve as a leader in the chapter. The late Theresa Banks (charter member), was instrumental in organizing the Human Relations Commission. Since its chartering, three groups have been organized by the chapter: an undergraduate chapter (Omicron Gamma), Amicae, and Archonettes. The chapter affiliated with many organizations including Pan-Hellenic Council, NAACP, NCNW, and UNCF; co-sponsors a Family Crisis Center, County Health Fair, Legislative Briefing Conference, Women's Fair, and March of Dimes Drive; and sponsors voter registration drives, drug prevention workshops, scholarship awards programs, and career days.

Eta Alpha Zeta November, 1967 Fort Meyers, FL Eta Alpha Zeta began it's journey into Zetadom under the guidance of Mrs. Martha Williams. Those present at the meeting agreed to submit official documents as directed in the Zeta Handbook along with the appropriate fees to the Grand Basileus requesting the necessary materials for establishing a local chapter. The charter was received in November of 1967. The chapter has observed many memorable occasions over the years. However, the most memorable one was the opening of our Stork's Nest Store complete with a baby shower. Although the store is no longer in operation, the chapter continues to provide monthly seminars on the prevention of teenage pregnancy. The chapter continues to be a highly visible organization in the community with very active Amicae and Archonette groups.

Left to nght: Orna Jon s, Susie Teal, Loraine Dous, Lillian W. Dau,s, Rbecca Bollie, Basil us Earnestine Gcnzy, and Lisborn Bowman.

------- CHAPTER NEWS Epsilon Psi Zeta June, 1957 Greenwood, SC Epsilon Psi Zeta Chapter was organized and chartered by Lillie P.M. Barthwell, Odessa H. Daniels, Henrietta F. Massey, Mary P. Campbell, Mozelle P. McGee, Martha M. Fraiser and Salleye M. Berry. Soror Grace Phillips, Associate Director of the Southeastern Region, conducted the service. Presently, there are twenty-two active Sorors. Delta Mu was organized and chartered November 13, 1982 at Lander College in Greenwood. Soror Virginia Hansberry, Director of Southeastern Region and Soror Macon Gardner, State Director, presided at that ceremony. Charter members of that chapter were Lillie W. Anderson, Deborah J. Brown, Gwenevere L. Dixon, Judy A Johnson, Alfreda E. Moore, Brenda L. White and Alesia B. Williams. Eunice Baten, Basileus, Kathryn Williams, Sarah Morse and Clara Wideman are advisors. The Archonettes were organized on October 25, 1983 with twenty-five high school girls. The Amicae were organized May 3, 1986 with twelve active women .

Lefr to right, seated: Martha Fraiser, Musician; Sarah Morse, Third Anti-Basi/eus; Clara Wideman, Anll-Grammateus; Mozelle McGee, Keeper-of-Records; Eugenia Evans; Ear/en Bo/ s, Basileus; Cythia Jones; and Claro Thomas, Tamias-Grammateus. Standing. Eunic Baten, Phylae/er; Izetta Jackson, Se ond Anli-Basileus; Wi/helmenia Robinson, First Anti-Basileus; Jannie Lancaster; Patsy W. Steph ns; Kathryn Williams, Episioleus; Mary Rucker; Sal/eye Berry, His/orion; Annie B. Chappelle, Chaplain; Ella Sand rs; and Janie Coldwell, Grommateus.

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Left to right, front row: Edith Childs; Elizabeth Baylor, President; and Josie Lagroon, Financial S cretary. Back row: He/ n Talley, Treasurer; Carrie Little, Assistant Se retary; and Rose E. Quarles.

In observance of Finer Womanhood, previous guest speakers have been past Grand Basileus Dr. Deborah P. Wolfe and the late Ida B. King, Chairman of the Executive Board Emeritus. A joint Founders' Day was held with the Sigmas and the guest speaker was past Grand Basileus Dr. Edith Francis. When the Stork's Nest was officially opened Grand Basile us Janice Kissner was the guest speaker. A scholarship is awarded to a high school student annually. Currently Gamma Zeta Zeta is involved with Project Zeta (drug and AIDS prevention), meals for the homeless and illiteracy. The chapter generally adopts a nursing home and provides refreshments and entertainment on various occasions during the year.

Gamma Zeta Zeta 1945 Columbus, OH Chapter charter members were Rousillon B. Davis, Anne Jordon, Calpurnia Allen, Bertha A Mason, and Hazel Truitt. Past Basilei have been: Rita Barksdale, Rousillion Davis, Bessie Jackson, Anna Lee, Cora Miller, Cathy Mock, Evelyn Robinson, Trudy Walls, Essie Yuill and Faye Yuill. The current Basileus is Cheryl Christie. In 1968, Xi Gamma, the collegiate chapter at Ohio State University, was chartered, sponsored by Gamma Zeta Zeta. 33

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The officers of Xi Alpha, front row, left to righl: Zelda Hutcherson, Cal. Stale Director; Jeanelle Inge, Anti-Epistoleus; Myrthe McClain, Anti-Grammateus; Jacqueline Sparrow, Grammateus; Juanita Dennis, TamiasGrammateus; Beverly A Byrd, Basileus; Traci Printup, 3rd Anti-Basileus; Laura Farwe/J, Chairman of the Boord; Marjorie £/!is, Phylacter; Hattie Johnson, Chaplain; Pansy Ti/Jey, Sargeant-At Arms; and Exzeuo Joseph, Amicae Chair. Second and third rows, members.

Xi Alpha April, 1937

Los Angeles, CA initiated Myrtle Douglas, Dr. Loyce Evans, Lillian Fentress, Edna McPherson and Jessica Ryan (Ravarre). Helen Chappell was elected the first Basileus. As the membership continued to grow, Xi Alpha divided. Beta Eta Zeta Chapter was organized for graduate Sorors and Xi Alpha remained for undergraduates. Recognizing that a concerted effort could have a much greater impact on the community and prevent duplication of effort, the two graduate chapters, Beta Eta Zeta and Gamma Sigma Zeta merged to form Alpha Psi Zeta Chapter in 1947.

Just as the international organization, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. was encouraged by the Brothers of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., in the like manner, the Brothers Beavers, Brown and Douglas encouraged their wives to organize a Los Angeles chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. After much planning and a number of meetings, these Zetas organized Xi Alpha-the first chapter in Los Angeles and in the entire western United States. Sorors Lola Beavers, Vivian Boswell (Fisher), Bessie Brown (£storage), Helen Chappell (Smith), Tina Franklin, Octavia Mays (George) and Inez Laster were the original chapter members. They 34

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Zeta Theta Zeta December 22, 1961 Indiana University Northwest, Gary, IN

Left to right: Margaret Read, Amicae, congratulates the newly elected president, Mary Jones. Basileus Annie D. Williams looks on.

The late Soror Ida B. King was a moving force behind the organizing and chartering of the Zeta Theta Zeta Chapter. The following were other charter members: Elaine Hubbard Cooke Bly, Betty K. Bryant, Annie M. Sanders", Alma H Minton, Sadie Shropshire, and Marie F. Washington*.

Zeta Theta Zeta members and Amicae.

Among the many projects that Zeta Theta Zeta Chapter has sponsored, the most successful and outstanding ones have been Zeta Woman-of-theYear, organizing Zeta Amicae of Gary, delivering food baskets to needy families, assisting the ageny for battered women and presenting scholarships. (*Deceased)

I Zeta T/1 la Zeta Chai ter

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Beta Epsilon Zeta 1942 Shreveport, LA

Standing, left to right: Lillie Ford, Martha Sharp, Marion Ashley, Reo Brown, Lillian Mothershed, Annie Pearl Wilson, Julia Simon, Effie Dougherty, Melaine Thibodeaux, Leola Bryant, Gloria Harrison, Lillie B. Sma!I and Mattie Washington. Seated: Bruetta Farr, Maggie Wilson, Willie S. Bia kshire, Juanita Johnson, Catherine Gage, Margaret Kimble, and June Phi!lips, Basileus.

Beta Epsilon Zeta was chartered by Mandura Brown, Effie Dougherty, Susie Hendrix, and Julia Simon. Ruth Thibodeaux served as the first Basileus and June Phillips is the current Basileus. Former Basilei include Effie Dougherty, Mandura Brown, Seley Collins, Julia Simon, Gloria Harrison, Joyce George, Melanie Thibodeaux, Sarah Dixon, Adrena Hawkins and Bettye Daniels McCauley. The chapter sponsors a special worship service each year and recognizes outstanding women in the community during the annual Finer Womanhood Observance. The Honors Classic is an Archonette event which honors high school seniors who have excelled in academics, fine arts, and sports. This event is a city-wide function held during the area Holiday in Dixie Festival for the Louisiana Purchase celebration. Other chapter activities include Adoption of the David Raines Center for which Sorors donate food, clothes, volunteer service and assist senior citizens. A Heart Fund Breakfast is held each year to raise funds for the American Heart Association.

Chapter coordinates sensces for citizens at cent r. Left to right: Dr. Daniels for medical care; Verna McKee/ for census information; Basil us Phillips, program coordinator; Sigma, H rs y Wilson, Caddo Parish Commission; and Rev. Joseph E. Martin, religious aduisor.

------- CHAPTER NEWS Lambda Theta April, 1982 University of Southern Mississippi Hattiesburg, MS Lambda Theta Chapter participates in many campus and community service projects. Among them are benefit fundraisers such as the Thurgood Marshall Black Education Foundation, for which the chapter will sponsor a gospel extravaganza on campus. The chapter also supports the NAACP and the local United Way. The members of Lambda Theta are very concerned about the welfare of the children in the Hattiesburg community. The chapter participates in the Special Olympics and donates books, puzzles, crayons, and workbooks to the children's ward of the local hospital. An essay contest was held at a local Hattiesburg high school in recognition of Black History Month. The essay topic was "Comparing the Civil Rights Struggle of the 1960's to South Africa's Struggle To End Apartheid." Among some of the awards received by the chapter are Most Improved Sorority, and Outstanding College Students, Outstanding Young Women of America and Dean's List members. The chapter held first place in the women's category during the annual Que-Delta Stepshow Weekend.

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Members of Lambda Theta Chapter, left to right: Racheal Jones, Gerald McCarty, Mary Clark, Veronica Presley, Elaine Price, Detra Kelly, Erika Burkett, Fleicia Kelly, Ree Hayes, Rita Lott and Annie Johnson.

Special Olympics-Spring 1989

Gamma Theta 1986 University of Alabama Birmingham, AL Gamma Theta Chapter was established at the University of Alabama. The chapter has grown and presently has eleven active members, who pride themselves on sisterhood and service. Since 1986, the chapter has participated in various service projects at the University such as the plight of the missing children, mothers against drunk drivers, illiteracy, toys for tots, and the promotion of unity among the Greeks.

Stonding, left to ,ight: Katheleen McDuffie, Stephanie Benne/I, Greto Bibb, Melani, Jones, Kothy Thomos, St phanie Jordan, and Talim /fwd.

CHAPTER NEWS

Leff lo righl: Linda Cargo, Dale Woods, Sheri Carter, Militis Eruin, Nancy Quishenberry-Basileus, Kay Coleman and Jessie Holly.

Seated, left to right: Bertha P. Hardee and Florine W. Wilson. Standing: Irene F Gibbs and Corinne F. Robinson.

Theta Iota Zeta

Eta Gamma Zeta

January, 1976

April, 1965 Brunswick, GA

Altadena, CA

Brunswick and surrounding communities have reaped the benefits of Eta Gamma Zeta's efforts through its continued projection of Finer Womanhood activities and the implementation of national programs. The chapter was chartered by Sorer Kate Shakespear with six members. The chapter's outreach services have included drug abuse workshops, oratorical contests and voter registration drives. Other chapter highlights: 1974 -Amicae organized by Soror Corinne Robinson. Sorors Fulks, Gibbs and Robinson became life members. First Woman of the Year presented. First chapter newsletter, The Zeta Light, published. 1975 -Hosted the Southeastern Regional Conference. 1980 -Chapter member elected State Grammateus. 1982 -First Amicae workshop held. 1983 -City Mayor proclaimed July 10th, Zeta's Stork's Nest Day. State Basilei Council Coordinator appointed from chapter. 1984 -First Blue Revue Pageant. 1986 -Organized Basilei Council by Soror Marie Speakman. 1989 -State Tamias-Grammateus elected from chapter. 1987 -First Youth-of-the-Year presented. 1989 -First Family-of-the-Year presented. Past chapter Basilei have been: 1965 - Corinne Robinson, 1971 - Bessie Fulks, 1975 - Irene Gibbs, 1979 -Shirley Roberts, 1981 · Marie Speakman, 1987 -Ann Brown and 1989 - Florine Wilson.

With no chapter hearby and wishing to work within the Sorority, several Sorors met to start a chapter. They were: the late Ruthie McNealy Daily, Esther Moore, Nancy Quishenberry, and Ruth A. Willard. On April 13, 1976, the chapter was introduced to the Altadena community at a reception held at the home of Soror Quishenberry. Soror Audrey Quarles installed the new officers. Other chapter members were: June Boyd, JoyNell Burgess, the late Ruthie Daily, Heneritta DeVine, Mary Hines, the late Shirlee Jones, Mildred McClennon, Thelma Pemberton, Willie M. Taylor, Ethel Turner and Martha Watson. Soror Mary Hines was the first Basileus. Current officers are: Militis Ervin, Chairman of the Board; Nancy Quishenberry, Basileus; Sheri Carter, 1st Anti-Basileus; Kay Coleman, 2nd Anti-Basileus; Jessie Holly, 3rd Anti-Basileus; Obie Cooper, Grammateus; Meera VanWhervin, Anti-Grammateus; Dale Woods, Tamias; and Rev. Lois Woodard, Chaplain. Currently, the chapter's fundraiser is an annual cotillion. The chapter also provides tutors at Five Acres, a school for abused children. 38

CHAPTER NEWS Theta Psi Zeta February 25, 1978 Panama City, FL Since accepting their charter, members of Theta Psi Zeta Chapter have continuously advanced the basic tenets of the Sorority. Service to the community has been highlighted through support of various religious and social organizations, and other Greek fraternities and sororities. Scholarship has been promoted by awarding an annual scholarship to youth at one of the area high schools. One of Theta Psi Zeta's most important contributions has been the sponsorship of the McKnight Achievers Society which rewards academic excellence and cultural accomplishments among Black youth. The chapter holds induction ceremonies once or twice a year to recognize students who make all A's and B's. As an ancillary activity, the chapter also sponsors annually, a Black History and Culture Brain Bowl competition, to encourage and motivate youngsters to learn more about their Black heritage and culture, as well as

Members of Theta Psi Zeta Chapter, Panama City, Florida. Left to right. Anita Goodman, Loretta Green, A. Louise Gudoer, Syluia Jenkins, Dorothy Ford, Dorothea Wester (Basileus).

providing them an opportunity to win college scholarships. Theta Psi Zeta Chapter is wholly committed to implementing and promoting the principles upon which our Sorority was founded.

Epsilon Delta Zeta 1953 Port Arthur, TX

Epsilon Delta Zeta Chapter was organized under the leadership of Soror Lull lia Harrison, p st Grand Basil us and Regional Director, with fiv m mb rs. Soror Lolli Kimbrough is still active with the chapter and has forty-six years of ontinuous s rvi e. S ared, left lo right: Robbi H ard, B sileus; Eth I Antoin , First Anti Basil us and lif m mb r; and Will menia Ess x. Standing: Anna S otl, lif m mb r; Lotti Kinbrough, charier member; Belly Washington; and Jean ti St wart.

The Epsilon Della Zeta Amicae Auxiliary has been a vital aprt of the chapter's community visibility and involvements. The group was organized in 1970, under the leadership of Friend Robbie Heard as Basileus and sponsor. Left to right are: Carolyn Cox, Vice President; Nell Wilson, Seer tary; and Katrina Martin, President.

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Ela Nu Zeta Chap/er

Eta Nu Zeta October 23, 1972 Opa Locka, FL meetings of Sorors, State and Regional Directors to analyze and finalize chapter objectives. After the legal transactions were completed, Eta Nu Zeta Chapter was approved in the spring of 1972. Sorors Vertris Martin and Virginia Hansberry presided at the service. Charter members: Sharon Carson, Sheila Clarke, Alpha Dorsey*, Laura Douglas, Sylvia Evans, Katie Jones, Millicent Nixon, Helen Norman, Wilma Pinder, Beverly Stewart, and Helen Norman. "Deceased

During the fall of 1971, Soror Sheila Clarke conceived the idea of forming another chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. in the Dade County and South Broward areas. The Sorors present at the initial meeting drafted a letter to national headquarters about the procedures needed to form a new chapter. The underlying theory of the new chapter's organization was to accommodate the communities of Opa Locka, South Broward and Carol City with a community support group. There were subsequent

Tau Theta April 2, 1978 University of Virginia Charlottesville, VA Zeta Phi Beta Sorority was introduced to the ladies at the University of Virginia in the spring of 1977. The following semester six young ladies were chosen to begin the pledge process to become members of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. After an 18-week pledge period, charter members were: Lauralyn D. Dotson, Nancy R. Flanagan, Deborah L. Muhammed, Verna E. Reynolds, Sophonia M. Simms, and Monica L. Vaughn. 40

CHAPTER NEWS Mu Kappa Zeta September 24, 1983 Marion, SC Mu Kappa Zeta Chapter was chartered by the Southeastern Region Director. Sixteen members were inducted: Victoria Belin, Delores J. Wilson, Sylvia Rogers, Josephine West, Catherine Lester, Geneva Ball, Zenobia Stackhouse, Judy Ransom, Mable Boykin, Annie Mae Hunt, Gertrude Josey, Thelma Reese, Winifred Ridges, Sara B. Stroman, Phyllis Williams, and Barbara Taylor. Since its chartering, Mu Kappa Zeta members have been on the move under the strong leadership of Basilei Victoria Belin, Delores J. Wilson, and Josephine West and have added to its roster members Virginia Davis, Willie Rayford, Lillie Townsend, Ronita Hemingway and Carolyn Graves. MKZ supports Zeta's national theme through scholarship fundraisers, United Negro College Fund contributions, nursing home assistance, Adopt-AFamily projects, voter registration activities, and an active Archonette group. Recently, Delores J. Wilson was chosen as the chapter's first Zeta of the Year.

Left lo righr, front: Phyllis Williams, Delores J. Wilson, Josephine West, Thelma G. Reese, Victoria Belin, and Mable R. Boykin. Back. Winifred Ridg s, Virginia Davis, Catherine L stet, and Annie Ma Hunt.

Happy 70th Anniversary

Delta Gamma Zeta

by Soror June Burnette

1944

70 years ago, five ladies had a dream

Zeta Zeta Chapter

That a new organization's time had come,

Phoenix, AZ

A new path for women,

Delta Gamma Zeta was the first chapter of the Sorority organized in Arizona. The charter members were Tryphena Camper, Leola Fields, Novella McMillan, Minnie Nelson, and Elizabeth Swain. Soror Camper was instrumental in getting the chapter organized. Later, one was organized in Sierra Vista and Tucson. There is an undergraduate chapter on the campus of Arizona State University at Tempe. Annually the chapter observes Finer Womanhood by presenting a Woman of the Year, and having a guest speaker. Members participate at regional and national meetings. Locally we contribute to a scholarship fund and bookships,

It seemed. To all who stood by its pledge In promoting civic and social goodwill, A model of Finer Womanhood In 1920 and still. Service, for those who have a need, Sisterhood, in the most caring way, Scholarship, to be all you can be, Zeta is here to stay.

------- CHAPTER NEWS Omicron Gamma April 20, 1968 Bowie State University Bowie, MD The five Sorors who began Omicron Gamma were Janet Bell, Essie Willis, Cheryl McGullia, Chelstine Williams, and Francis Thorton. At this time Omicron Gamma has six active members, Tara Bell, Bernice Burrell, Veronica Lennon, Yvonne Reynolds, Candice Young, and Sandy Williams. During this pledge season the chapter had an active Archonian Club of nine members. The president of Omicron Gamma is Veronica Lennon.

Sitting, left to right: Bernice Burrell, Sandy Williams, Veronica Lennon, Tara Bell, and Candice Young.

Seated, left to right: Hortense Edwards, Linda Carrington, *Susie Keele, Barbaro Franklin, Earlene Gre ne, and *Viuian Boykins. Standing: *Lessie Williams, Portia Sawy r, Addie Brown, Edith Person, Inez Johnson, *Odessa Baker, Dorothy Molt, "Dorothv Walton, Fannie Saunders, Lucille Jackson, "Emestine Cassell, Dellis Lawrence, Carmi/la Ashby, and "Rose Brabble. (*Past Basilei)

Zeta Pi Zeta January, 1965 Portsmouth, VA Twenty-five years ago thirteen Sorors, symbolic of the "stump of Jesse" in the story of the Israelites, began new sprouts for Zeta. Some of them represented the struggling roots of a former chapter while others were new shoots, wanting to establish Zeta's ideals in the soil of Portsmouth. Thus, Zeta Pi Zeta Chapter was chartered by Audrey Robinson, then

Regional Director and national hymn composer, officiating, Charter officers were: Susie Keele, Elnora Cooke, Grace Jackson, Emma Jones, Addie Brown, and Catherine Spellmon. Other sorors included Vivian Boykins, Violet Clark, Hortense Edwards, Lucille Jackson, Margie McDonald, Lester McKnight, and Vyvyan Pritchett. 42

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Zeto Omega Zeto Chapter and Zeto Amicoe Auxiliary of Saginaw, Michigan join in Founders' Doy Observance.

Zeta Omega Zeta 1964 Saginaw, MI With the upsurge of the industrial economy in the Midwest during the late fifties, Saginaw, Michigan became saturated with an influx of citizens from the south. Life, then, was both exciting and apprehensive. In search of bonding, several Zetas were drawn together through their church affiliations. It was through such need, that the Saginaw Zetas joined the "already established" Flint chapter, Zeta Beta Zeta. Sorors commuted to monthly meetings and chapter activities from both cities. This unity and fellowship continued for several years. On September 22, 1967, fourteen Sorors residing in the Saginaw area were given blessings from their Flint Sorors to start a new chapter. Under the leadership of first Basileus, Soror Charlena Schenck Bryant, Zeta Omega Zeta Chapter was established.

Charter members were: Charlena Bryant, Annye Roberts, Elizabeth Baker, Ann Giryer, Rose Branch, Rosa Winchester, Loubertha Little, Shirley Nuckolls, Mary Jackson, Hazel Wilson, Vezelia Phillips, Yvonne Lodis Veal, Freddye Murphy (deceased) and Catherine Kimbrough. Under the capable leadership of Loubertha Little, current Basileus, the chapter is vibrant and active in the Saginaw community. Each Basileus to date has added her own unique personality and abilities to the chapter's growth. In 1992, Zeta Omega Zeta will celebrate "twenty-five years of sterling silver service" \n the Saginaw community. Until then, the chapter will continue to follow the "ideals" of Zeta to unexcelled heights in Scholarship, Service, Sisterly love and Finer Womanhood.

------- CHAPTER NEWS Gamma Kappa Zeta December 9, 1950 Texarkana, TX Since its inception, the chapter has received certificates for outstanding contributions to N.A.A.C.P., United Negro College Fund, March of Dimes, Salvation Army, and the Red Cross. The chapter also contributed to building a public swimming pool for Blacks in Texarkana, which was named in honor of Soror Shirley Ingram, who chaired the project. The chapter has sponsored a Stork's Nest; a drama club from Grambling, Louisiana; the "Lincoln Stage Crafts" a dramatic club from Lincoln, Missouri; workshops on juvenile delinquency, drugs and other substance abuse; and Miss Blue Revue. Past Grand Basilei Lullelia W. Harrison, Isabel M. Herson, Janice G. Kissner and Edith V. Francis have been speakers at chapter public Founders' Day observances. Yearly, a scholarship is given to a local Black high school student.

Eliza Marshall, Charier Member

Front row, left to right: Jacqu /yn Williams, Edna Shepherd, H I n Mil hell, and Basileus Dorothy Boyd. Second row: Lorene B II, Mary McNeal, Elrw Marshall, Herms Williams, Halli Edwards and Ernestine Williams. Third row: Zedia Lane, Pal ricia Grant, Essie Dodd,

Past and present Basle; Edna Shepherd, Essie Dodd and Dorothy Boyd.

Idell Wat on and Barbara Larry.

Kappa Iota Zeta

chapters. The first officers were installed on October 24, 1980, with Bettye Shelling as Basileus. She is now the State Director of Georgia. Chapter membership has grown to over 60 Sorors. During its brief history, Kappa Iota Zeta has been committed to upholding the ideals of Zeta. The most notable has been a Blue Revue held jointly with two other Zeta chapters. The proceeds of this ctivity are contributed to the nation l scholarship fund.

September 15, 1980 Atlanta, GA Ten women became the second Atlanta chapter of Zeta in 1980. These ten women (Alford, Coleman, Crowder, Lester, Glass, Hill, Lovejoy, Shelling, Terry, and Wyatt) felt that the city was large enough for two 44

CHAPTER NEWS Gamma Iota Zeta February, 1948 Chattanooga, TN Forty-two years ago, five Zeta women-all school teachersjoined together to organize a chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Gamma Iota Zeta Chapter was established by Mabel Scruggs (first Basileus), Lorena Hight, Gertrude Cox Trammell, Ruth Caldwell Morant (now residing in Washington, DC), and Rose Morgan (now deceased). The first initiation was on March 2, 1948, and Annie Berry, Etta Brown, Ellen Chambers, and Evalyn Spann Young became Sorors. Soror Young is the only survivor of that four. There are now 36 financial members in the chapter. During the past years the chapter has had many highlights to be proud of: • Had Sorors in offices at state, regional and national levels. Notables have been Mabel Scruggs, National Trustee, 197074, and Joyce Halsey, life member and current South Central Regional Ways and Means Corodinator. • Helped charter the Chattanooga Pan-Hellenic Council in 1956. • Established collegiate chapters, Lambda Delta at the University of Tennessee-Chattanooga, 1971 and Mu Theta, Middle Tennessee State University, 1977. • Organized Amicae in 1975 and Archonettes in 1982. • Presented annual scholarships to area high school seniors. • Presented 11 tri-annual Blue Revues, the last in April 1989 at which Soror Mamie Hamler's daughter Dee was crowned. The nationally-known "Atlanta Show Biz Kids" entertained at two revues. • Presented public programs for Finer Womanhood Week and Founders' Day. This past January we observed Founders' Day jointly with the local chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity. • Hosted the 60th South Central Regional Leadership Conference and the National Educational Foundation meeting in June 1989 at the historically famous Chattanooga Choo Choo Complex. Attendance at this conference was the largest it had been for the last three years. • Contributed regularly to the NAACP, NCNW, March of Dimes, United Negro College Fund, Girls' Club, Human Services, Min-Tom Children's Home, Push Excel, Multiple Sclerosis, and many other community drives. We are extremely proud of our history. We have contributed greatly to our city in the past 42 years and look forward to many more exciting and productive years for Gamma Iota Zeta and our Great Sisterhood in Zeta.

1989 Miss Blue Revue Dee Hamler, doughier of Soror Marni Hamler.

N wly el cf d offi ers, 1989-9.1. S aied, left to right· Fri nd Rober/a So/0111011, Amicae President; PC1uline Miller, Basiteu ; Eualyn Young, Corresponding Grammllleus and ls/ Initiate in Coopter. Standing: G rtrud Trammell, Grommot us; Ze1 h ree Taylor, First AnliBasileus; Deooran Ragland, Eoistoieus; Joyce Halsey, Phylae/er; Izetta Thurmond, Tamias-Grammafeus; and Barbara E hols, Tamia .

Chart •r members of Gommo Iota Zeto Chapter. Louise Jones

pres •nfs gift:; ro Mcibel Sc1uggs, Lorena Hight, Rose Morgan (now d 'Ceai;ed) cmd Ger/rude Trammell.

CHAPTER NEWS

Beta Nu Zeta November, 1945 / Greensboro, NC Beta Nu Zeta was chartered with eight members. To date the chapter has more than 60 members. It sponsors three collegiate chapters: Zeta Alpha, A&T State University; Chi Gamma, Bennett College; and Omega Nu, University of N.C. at Greensboro. The chapter also sponsors Amicae and Archonette groups. Beta Nu Zeta continues to "Strive for Excellence in the 1990's" as it renders community service through its scholarship, tutorial, family enrichment, and drug prevention programs.

Seated, front: Rosa Lawson and Et ta Baker. Second row, le/ I lo rig hi: Minnie Trolman, Gerl rude James, Susie Dumas, Queen£. Patton, Ida Eaton, Anne D. Hayden, Jackie Mills, Daisy Kinney, Mary Crews, Mauis Diggs, Mabel Hildreth and Jewel Jackson. Third row: Oph lia Bryant, Adelaide Burk t I, Glennie Miller, Louise Mayo, Alice Dauis, Irene Crawford, Beatrice Hayden Kelley, Helen Clark, Ruby Jackson, Coro Smith, Lindo Hale and Sabre Teogu .

Beta Upsilon Zeta February 22, 1948 Dothan, AL Amicettes, and an Amicae auxiliary. During the 42 years of the chapter's existence, it has contributed to charities and destitute individuals, awarded scholarships, worked on community programs and sponsored nnual social and cultural events. An annual effort is a Finer Womanhood luncheon which features an outstanding speaker. (*Deceased)

Beta Upsilon Zeta Chapter was organized by Mabel Champion and Brother Matthew West. Charter members were: Gussie McMillan*, Rosa McRae*, Susie Dumas, J.M. Dasher", Katie Blackwood*, Flora Tyson, Regena Moss and Ethel] Johnson. Since its inception, the chapter has grown to more than 41 members, most of whom remain active. The chapter has two youth groups, Archoneltes and 46

CHAPTER NEWS Beta Psi Zeta 1947 Omaha, NE Beta Psi Zeta Chapter was chartered with six members under the leadership of Basileus Lucille Avant. Soror Edgar Camper remains the only living charter member. The Stork's Nest started in February, 1978 at Garnett Green Academy, still actively assists unwed mothers. Four new Sorors have been initiated. They are Connie Hill, Julieta Clarke, Yvonne Holmes and Palistene Gray. The chapter awarded six scholarships in August and September, 1989. In the fall of 1989, it hosted a senior citizens picnic with over 50 people present. Tau Alpha was chartered on December 23, 1939, with five members. The initiation was conducted by Soror Juanita Tate. Tau Alpha Chapter is at the University of Nebraska, Omaha and Creighton Campuses. The chapter also has Amicae (1946) and Archonettes (1985). Chapter officers are: Basileus Cynthia Smith First Anti-Basileus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Velma Crumbley Second Anti-Basileus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Delores Brown Third Anti-Basileus Alice Lawson Grammateus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Celeste Bibbs Tamias-Grammateus Marietta Smith Anti-Grammateus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dedra Dunevant Tamias . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Eleanor Brown Phylacter Pamela Johnson Nebraska State Director Ruth Watkins is a Beta Psi Zeta member.

1989-1991 officers being swom in by lhe Stale Director, Ruth Watkins.

Above and below, attendees al the 1989 NE Stale Workshop.

CHAPTER NEWS Beta Rho Zeta 1946 Fort Valley, GA Beta Rho Zeta Chapter was chartered under the leadership of the late Katie Troup. Other charter members were: Sorors Lula Anderson, Francis Bell, Alma Bryant, Eunice Beanum, Pauline Fields, Ethel Ingram and Harriet Tabor. These Blue and White ladies made a positive impact on the community with their social, service and education projects. In the early days, some traditional programs were: Finer Womanhood Week celebrations at which all Greek letter organizations participated; the birthday calendar spearheaded by Soror Katie Troup; and participation with undergraduates in the Zeta Ensemble. Throughout its history, the chapter has been known for its creative Blue Revue programs, many of which involved youth of the community. Yearly contributions have been made to the Lula Sulton Anderson Scholarship Fund. Under the leadership of its present Basileus, Betty Jones, the chapter has experienced further growth: membership has increased lo 27, an Amicae group has been organiz d, community outreach has been increas d, and a large contribution has been made to the C.W. Pettigrew scholarship fund. Beta Rho Zeta is implementing its motto "Zetas on the Move."

Soror Marion P. Bryan/, honoree and collegiate Soror Tiffany Smith. Soror Bryant was honored for valuable seruice to the chapter.

Friends Shirley Wnghl and Velma Thorpe al Founders' Day reception.

Beta Beta Zeta 1940 Columbia, SC

Beta Beta Zeta has been a viable force 1n Columbia and throughout the state of South Carolina Among national orgc1111.::clt1ons support ,c1 are: the March of Dimes, Sickle Cell Foundation, NAACP and NNCF. The Archonettes Blue Revue 1s th, major Iundreiser, with pro ·e eds used for schclarships.

The Am1ccJe of Columbia, SC w ,,e orgc1rn1.ed to assist Beta Beta Zeta. In March, 1984, this group was the fir:;I m S.C. to b chart >r ,d al a Ste1I' Lead rship Conferenc '· Eu ·h y 'clr the auxiliary sponsors the Lutle Miss Amico, Pc19 ant for girls cig >:; 3 10.

CHAPTER NEWS Zeta Lambda Zeta September 28, 1960 Laurens, SC

Margaret F/efcher Aeling Basileus

Cindy Beasley Archone/le President

Virginia Suber Amicae President

Beuna Barbineau, Lucinda Beasley, Tecora Drake, Lillie Mathis, Rebecca McDaniel*, Flora Miller, and Maggie Pitts chartered Zeta Lambda Zeta Chapter. The chapter has peaked to thirty-two Sorors: nineteen Amicae; and eighteen Archonettes. Active Sorors are: Lucinda Beasley, Dorothy Beasley, Margaret Fletcher, Florence Hamlin, Flossie Johnson, Rubye Judge, Charlie Knight, Jessie Knighton, Flora Miller, Maggie Pitts, Essie Sullavin, Beatrice Stegall, Hattie Suber, and Emma Thompson.

Amicae include: Lela Brown, Ella Cunningham, Joyce Floyd, Annie Henderson, Virginia Metts, Carolyn Neely, Rosilee Simpson, Harriet Smith, Annie Suber, Virginia Suber, Grace Williams, and Wyoming Wright. Archonettes are: Sonya Adams, Natsha Beagle, Amanda Beasley, Cathy Beasley, Cindy Beasley, Deena Boyce, Ulisia Byrd, Angel Evans, Kimoni Henderson, Kedra Holiday, Latrae Knighton, Alisha White, Donna White, and Tonya Woods. (*Deceased)

Alpha Tau Zeta

Delta Tau Zeta

1942 Galveston, TX

March 1968 Kingstree, SC In March, 1968, a star was born, and that star still shines today in the town of Kingstree. The national officer presiding at this occasion was Soror Annie E. Hansberry, Southeastern Regional Director. Chartering the organization were Selma H. Conyers, Basileus, Delores J. Giles, Elizabeth C. Johnson, Emma F. Cooper, and Ruth A. McKnight. Five other Sorors were active at this time, Ruth Sharp, Virginia Barr, Hattie Fulton, Lela Austin, and Arlonial Bradford. This group later reached a peak of 47 members. Of this number 32 are active 10 are inactive and one is deceased. Four formed a new chapter in the neighboring town of Lake City, South Carolina.

Community service has been given by awarding annual scholarships, sponsoring Zeta Amicae and youth activities and participating in voter registration drives, the Stork's Nest , and other activities. For the past sixteen years, the annual cotillion has been the major event. There are twenty-three active Sorors who make the Zeta "presence" known in Galveston County.

CHAPTER NEWS Delta Delta May 10, 1980 Lincoln University Lincoln, PA Delta Delta Chapter was founded by Ms. Geraldine Kinney. The chapter is being reactivated after being inactive from 1986-1987. Presently, there is a pledge line of eleven women. There are approximately 150-200 members of Delta Delta Chapter, with five active members on campus. The chapter has been involved with many service projects. The most recent ones include the Red Cross Blood Drive and a voter registration drive for students at Lincoln University. Chapter members also collected money, clothing, and canned goods for the victims of Hurricane Hugo.

Left to right: Jennifer Stephens, Carol Samuels, Marlene Lewis, Krystal Miller and Karen Kirton. Center: Shelly Jones.

Aduisor, Ms. Guisgo.

Nu Sigma Zeta

The year 1990 has begun with the chapter feeling a strong sense of direction. The budget is double what it was a year ago. And plans for carrying out programmatic thrusts and addressing the national imperative are already in motion.

May 8, 1987 Harrisburg, PA Nu Sigma Zeta Chapter was chartered following three years of persistence by Soror Yolanda Goodwin. Other charter members were: Iris Cooley, Patricia Guest, Doris Kiser and Michelle Pope. In addition to Soror Goodwin, Basile us, current officers and members include: Sorors Pope, Tamias; Ida Blair Clough, Grammateus; G. Ramona Pierce, AntiGrammateus; and Patricia White, Sheryl Alston, Gayle Owens, and Denise Grant. Major chapter activities have included illiteracy eradication, hosting the 1989 State Leadership Conference, and establishment of a scholarship program, an Amicae group, and a working relationship with the local chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity.

Standmg, left lo nghl: Ida Clough, Sh ,ry/ Alston, Yolanda Goodwin and D mse Grant. S oted: Mrch II Pope and Put Whrt .

------- CHAPTER NEWS Kappa Omega Zeta July 31, 1981 Norristown, PA Award; the 1985 Pennsylvania State Director's Award; and the 1986 Boule award for membership recruitment. Under the leadership of Basileus Emeritus Vivien H. Hansbury, the chapter increased its membership, developed its internal structure, implemented management by objectives and several community projects. Under the leadership of the second Basileus, Beulah Folk, the chapter developed and put into effect Fund Fest, a fund development project. Under the leadership of the present Basileus, Alean Boyce, the chapter has adopted a homeless shelter and supported a center for drug addicted babies. Kappa Omega Zeta Sorors have functioned in leadership positions on all levels of the Sorority. Soror Hansbury has served as the first Pennsylvania State Grammateus and Tamias Grammateus, the Atlantic Region Grammateus, Zeta-Sigma Coordinator, and the Representative to the National Nominating Committee. Soror Alean Boyce has served as the Atlantic Region Undergraduate Coordinator. Soror Beatrice Watford has held the office of the Pennsylvania State Amicae Coordinator and is currently the Atlantic Region Amicae Coordinator. Soror Kim Tann is the current Atlantic Region Representative to the National Nominating Committee.

Soror Dr. Kathryn T. Malvern, Atlantic Regional Director, assisted by Soror Priscilla Johnson, Pennsylvania State Director, performed the chartering ceremony for Kappa Omega Zeta Chapter. Sorors Vivien H. Hansbury and Alean Boyce felt there was a need for another chapter in the Philadelphia Metropolitan Area and they assembled a group of Sorors to discuss the development of a new chapter. The charter members became Alean Boyce, Eleanor Armstead, Kate Evans, Mary Riley, Cynthia Guinyard, Brenda Johnson, Joan Harris, Beulah Folk, Edith Rambeau, and Vivien H. Hansbury was the first Basileus. Amicae and Archonettes groups were organized on July 11, 1982. Since its chartering, Kappa Omega Zeta has served as the hostess chapter for the 1983 State and Regional Leadership Conferences, and the 1990 State Leadership Conference. In 1984, Kappa Omega Zeta Sorors chartered Pi Mu Chapter at Millersville State University. In 1985, the chapter sponsored Mu Kappa Chapter at Indiana State University. Some chapter projects have been Christian Haitian Outreach; March of Dimes and UNCF contributions; voter registration; seminars on teenage pregnancy; A.1.0.P.; financial planning and education/career conferences. Kappa Omega Zeta Chapter has been the recipient of the 1983 Atlantic Region chapter report and exhibit awards; the Atlantic Regional Director's

Truman. The chapter sponsors an Amicae group, an Archonette dub and an undergraduate chapter at the University of Maryland, College Park. In the past twelve years the Chapter has granted three scholarships annually. Eta Pi Zeta Chapter follows the ideals of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. to unexcelled heights in scholarship, service, sisterly live and Finer Womanhood. *Deceased

Eta Pi Zeta November 11, 1973 Montgomery County, MD Eta Pi Zeta charter members were Essie Jackson, Issie Jenkins, Brenda Joyce, Mary Nichols, Janette Paret, Jacqueline Powell, Gladys Freeman, Ethel Sanders, Evelyn Scales, Theresa Suggs*, and Esther 51

CHAPTER NEWS Gamma Omicron Zeta

Omega Nu

January 1953 Newark, NJ

March 15, 1989 University of North Carolina-Greensboro Greensboro, NC

Gamma Omicron Zeta was organized in East Orange, N.J. by Soror Evelyn Hunt, Regional Director and Soror Alexzina Brown. Charter members were Pansy Borders, Alexzina Brown, Marion Mayberry, Zella Prince and Daisy Rice. Dedicated Basilei have included Alexzina Brown, Pansy Borders, Juliette Byrd, Fay Garret, Minnie Mosley, Daisy Rice, Shirley Redmond, Acquila Jones, Nell Pope, Catherlyn Williams and Clementine Young. The chapter sponsors three undergraduate chapters, Archonettes and Amicae. Sorors Pansy Borders and Alexzina Brown have served as National Trustees. Currently we have five life members.

Current members of Omega Nu Chapter, left lo righl: Deborah Mayes, Audrey Thomas, Denise Walling/on, Viuian Gaddy, Modgie Jeffers (campus advisor), Robin Hanes, and Shannon Chauis.

Psi Nu

The Omega Nu Chapter charter members were Denise Wallington, Lelia McClure, Sherrell Washington, Maudia Watkins, Deborah Mayes, and Vivian Gaddy. These young women were assisted by their advisor, Soror Modgie Jeffers and other members of Beta Nu Zeta, the sponsoring graduate chapter, and two other collegiate chapters, Chi Gamma at Bennett College, and Zeta Alpha, A& T State University. A formal chartering service was held on April 30, 1989. National officers attending were: Soror Jeanna W. Bridges, National Undergraduate to the Nomination Committee, Soror Vera M. Jones, Eastern Regional Director, and Soror Gloria B. Walker, N.C. State Director. During the Fall, 1989 semester, chapter membership increased by three. New Sorors were Shannon Chavis, Robin Hanes, and Audrey Thomas. Some 1989-90 activities have included: an introduction to college night for high school seniors (1989 debs and guest); serving as ushers for the graduate chapter's annual deb ball; co-sponsoring a Homecoming Weekend talent show; assisting with the "Hurricane Hugo Relief Project"; and participating in the university's organization day.

February 23, 1989 Dolton, IL Under the guidance and encouragement of the graduate members of Zeta Zeta, Lisa Brewer and Monique Lucas were initiated on March 5, 1988. They attended Northwestern University and National College of Education respectively. Having no undergraduate chapter on the North Shore campuses, these Sorors became Members-At-Large under Zeta Zeta Chapter. Seeing a need for an undergraduate chapter located on the North Shore, Lisa Brewer and Monique Lucas, with Jada Lark, who had been a member of Lambda Epsilon Chapter, Illinois State University since March 29, 1987, initiated Danita Burns, Lana Clark, Linda Claxton, Guizelle Holmes, Audrey Smith, Geraldine Smith and Etheline White on February 18, 1989. These young women attended National College of Education, Depaul University, and the University of Illinois at Chicago respectively. After submitting an application for the chartering of a new chapter, these ten young women became members of Psi Nu Chapter, National College of Education, Evanston, Illinois, on February 23, 1989.

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MU ZETA CHAPTER Baton Rouge, Louisiana

This chap/er boasls of its national and regional officers including a Grand Basileus.

Mu Zeta Chapter, Baton Rouge, Louisiana was chartered May 18, 1934 at Southern University. Present membership is up to 97 Sorors. The chapter has grown under the leadership of several Basilei, and produced national and regional officers, including a Grand Basileus. The chapter: owns, first in Louisiana, a Sorority House; sponsors projects implementing the national program; supports civic and charitable organizations; gives scholarships; cooperates with and holds active membership on the March of Dimes Board; conducts annual retreats and workshops; supports national affiliates; sponsors two collegiate chapters, and Amicae and youth groups; operates a Stork's Nest; and houses a Louisiana archival center. Mu Zeta is a growing chapter. Projections are in keeping with implementation of state and national programmatic thrusts.

SORORITY HOUSE

First Sorority House in Louisiaia Mu Zeta Chap/ r, Balon Roug , Louisiana. All Zeta and Zeto related acliui/es are held in this building.

CHAPTER NEWS Nu Upsilon Zeta October 10, 1987 Temple Terrace, FL In answer to the national call for chapter expansion, three members of Beta Sigma Zeta Chapter, Sorors Jessie M. Artest, Lena S. Spencer, and Essie C. Feu, began a feasibility study in the Tampa Bay area to determine whether to submit an application to charter a new graduate chapter. The Sorors found that Beta Sigma Zeta had grown to sixty-six financial members and the officers were planning to increase that number through the reclamation drive. Since there were members living in or near Temple Terrace, the Sorors concentrated on drawing members from communities within twentyfive miles from that city. A new graduate chapter for the Tampa Bay area was approved and a chartering program and ceremony were conducted by Grand Basileus Eunice Thomas, Macon Gardner, Regional Director of the Southeastern Region, and Florida State Director Rosa Brown. Charter members were: Jessie Artest, Arnetta Collins, Thelma S. Craig, Willie Mae Cross, Essie C. Feu, Altamease Nickson, Marcia M. Reddy, Hilda P. Smith, Lena S. Spencer and Evelyn S. Williams.

Willie Mae Cross, Basileus

Nu Upsilon Zeta Officers

Seated, left to right: Kathy Allen, Grenda Lynch, Willie Ma Cross, Marc,a M. Reddy, 1 le/en LaCount, and Hilda P. Smith. Sfanding: Ev lyn S. Willioms, Ver/Ion Jordan, Lowa Ni 011, Lauro Thomas, Altamea e Ni kson, Jessie Artest, Br nda R ese, Van 1/ l?obmson, Essie F u and Thelma S. Crarg.

CHAPTER NEWS Alpha Theta

Nu Eta Zeta

January 26, 1977 Valdosta, GA

May 22, 1986 Tuscumbia, AL

Alpha Theta Chapter had its beginning when the Sorors of the Zeta Sigma Zeta Chapter chose as a project organizing a collegiate chapter on the campus of Valdosta State College. On October 19, 1976, six young ladies were inducted into the Archonian club. They were: Earnestine Johnson, Juanita Harrell, Phyllis Waitts, Cassandra Burke, Sherolyn Richrdson, and Connie Scott. On January 25, 1977, four of the Archonians were initiated. They were: Earnestine Johnson, Juanita Harrell, Phyllis Waitts, and Connie Scott. The chartering servicces were conducted by the Regional Director, Soror Eunice Thomas.

Nu Eta Zeta was chartered with Soror Carolyn Stewart King, Basileus. The Sorors were presented to the community at the Sigma's Blue and White Ball. The gavel was soon passed to Soror Georgia Green, the chapter's second Basileus in 1987. With Soror Sheryl Hamilton, Basileus from August, 1988 to date, there are eight members in the chapter. Founders' Day. This observance was held January 28 with Alabama's State Director, Dr. Johnnie Witcher, the keynote speaker. Her challenging address was centered around the national theme. Archonette Nichelle Johnson provided music. Archonettes. The newly organized Archonette group was presented on Founders' Day, by their advisor, Soror Katrene Willingham. These young ladies have a Valentine Dance for teenagers annually. Finer Womanhood. This activity was centered around senior citizen women who exemplified qualities of Finer Womanhood. A special tribute to senior citizens was given by Soror Barbara Stewart at a dinner. Recipes from the chapter's fundraiser cookbook, "Delightful Recipes from Good Zeta Cooks," were used. Nu Eta Zeta awarded its first scholarship to Linda Beasley for the school year 198990. The first life member of Nu Eta Zeta was Sheryl Hamilton.

M mbers of Alpha Theta Chapter. Standing: Brandi Maultsby, Renea Brawner, Sonya Marable and Tonya Pills. Silting: Clemmie Lanev (Phylae/er), and Yue/le Thomas (Anti-Basileus).

Soror Sheryl Hamilton Basileus, Nu Eta Zeta

Soror Ann Finney, Zeta Sigma Z ta Chap/er Aduisor and her daughter, a future Z ta, Marley.

CHAPTER NEWS Iota Theta Zeta January 26, 1979 Long Island, NY Iota Theta Zeta charter members were: Elgiva Ball, Frances Edmondson, Annie France, Linette Mott Glassford, Loree Jeanmarie, Joyce Robinson, and Inez Speer. Jan Thompson became a member shortly after the chartering. These ladies were convinced that the community, comprised of many universities and colleges, needed a Zeta chapter. In its ten years of existence, Iota Theta Zeta, as part of its Finer Womanhood observance, has awarded scholarships to deserving students in high school and to collegiate Sorors. The chapter instituted, to build greater family relations, a "Family of the Year" award. A family is recognized for its involvement in the community and its cohesiveness. Iota Theta Zeta is a charter member of the newly organized Pan Hellenic Council on Long Island, and Soror France serves as its treasurer, with Soror Thompson, member. The chapter has participated in the United Negro College Fund Telethon. Iota Theta Zeta Chapter, with its collegiate chapters, is working to gain Zeta Phi Beta recognition on Long Island. Officers and members: Basileus, Eddie Lee Cannon; First Anti-Basileus, Arnette Crocker; Second Anti-Basileus, Loree Jeanmarie; Grammateus, Alice Scott; Tamias, Jan Thompson; Tamias-Grammateus, Betty Lipsey; Antapokritis, Gail Alvarez; Phylacter, Anette DuBois; Annie France, Jermaine Jeanmarie, Jermel Braxton, Willie Bradley Manley, Michel Joaquin, and Hazel Shamberger

Iota Theta Zeta Sorors with collegiate Sorors from Eta Kappa and Theta Kappa al their post holiday social.

Lambda Pi Zeta-South Bay December 5, 1982 Carson, CA Lambda Pi Zeta was chartered by the following memb rs: Dr. Ruth F. Johnson, Organizer, Alice L. Davis, Joyce C. Davis, Juanita G. Everett, Beatrice F. Ford, Leanna D. Hunter, Enid B. Jones, Jean B. Keele, Barbara G. Kindred, Nexcy C. Martin, Norma J. Mena, Beatrice W. Nelson, Dr. Marie D. Rivers and Alma F. Sutton. Soror Martha K. McHenry, Pacific Regional Director, presented the charter in the chambers of Carson, California City Hall. Since its inception, this dynamic group has grown, with their numbers more th n doubling; hosted th Pacific Regional Conference; b came sponsors of D lta Eta at California Stale University-Long Beach; established an Archonette group; and is developing an Amicae club. GO ZETA!

First row. Margie Green, Valene Preston, Snoro« Richardson ond Maggie Morgan Wright. Second row: A. Carolyn Edge, Basileus, Nellie Davis, Charlene Adkins, Enid Jones, Rosemary Sport and Doris Lee. Third row: Patricio W Daggett, 8 a/nee W. Nelson, Gabriella Jon s, Leanna Hunter, Gloria Turner, Mar1orie Bryan/, Coralyn Daniels, Calynn Taylor and Karen Taylor.

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Alpha Omicron Zeta Chapter

Alpha Omicron Zeta

political activities, and a Mothers' March, and given financial and educational support to local undergraduate chapters, Psi Alpha and Mu. Annual contributions have been given to Orangeburg Mental Health Association, United Negro College Fund, the NAACP, and a total of $10,000 to Claflin College. State, regional and national offices have been held by Sorors Madge Harper, Elizabeth Rose, Marian Anderson, and Macon Gardner.

February 8-15, 1941 Orangeburg, SC Charter members were Florella Fordham, Agnes Hilderbrand, Anna Overstreet, Madge Perry Harper and Daisy Taylor. The chapter has hosted a Regional Leadership Conference, sponsored juvenile delinquency projects, Stork's Nest, Loan-a-Seat,

Gamma Tau Zeta November 1948 Pensacola, FL The chapter's charter members were: Maude R. Jackson, Callie V. Harris, Gertrude A. Jackson, Theda A. Williams and Bernice J. Simpson, now deceased. Three of these charter members are still active. Soror Williams is the chapter's fifth life member. During these forty-two years, the chapter has upheld and supported each Grand Basileus' program. During the Finer Womanhood observance, the chapter instituted two activities. One is a "Family Night," which includes Archonettes, Amicae, collegiate and graduate Sorors. The program consists of musical numbers from each group, games and fellowship. The second activity is the "White Rose Recognition Banquet." We honor a member of the year from each group, and other individuals in the community who are making a difference.

S toted, I ft lo right: Mary McMillan, Frenchie H. Pow II, Silver N Roberts, Maude R. Jackson, Charter M mb r, Cath rin S. Reaves ancl sloncli11g, Barooro A. While, Basi/eus, Neolis Robinson, Delores R. Moultry, £IIC1 L. Williams, SeBrina Coleman, Ros Ila Durant, Sharon Will,arrn, crnd Dorothy W. Anderson.

CHAPTER NEWS

The charter line: First row: Delma Hunter, Evan Nichols Tookes, Mildred Perrin, Eloise Drake Jon s, Odessa Hit , B tty Hinton Hutchinson, Vickie Lenoir and Renae Reid brooks. S cond row: Debbie Kimball, Linda Pounds Allston, Chari ne Drake, Charlene Foat, Dacia Gwynn Gordon, Shelley Moore L onard, Sandra Brinson, Sharon Harris Jackson, Kathy Duty Spillman and Judy Bryant.

Eta Delta Chapter May 1, 1971 Northern Illinois University

Dekalb, IL • Tutorial programs for illiteracy eradication • Parents-Too-Soon • UNCF projects • Women's Leadership Conferences • Clothing & Food Drives • Drug abuse prevention activities • Voter Registration • Student Government It is through these services and accomplishments that Eta Delta Chapter has made an impact in the community. However, while the chapter and many of her members have been honored through the years by fellow Greek and community organizations, Eta Delta is proud to have honored and presented to the DeKalb community as its "Women of the Year," the renown Gwendolyn Brooks, poet laureate (1979) and actress Cicely Tyson (1982). Eta Delta Chapter, currently with a membership of twelve, is continuing the legacy born 19 years ago. It is now under the leadership of Basileus Jennifer Mason and graduate advisor/alumna, Soror Janet Bell.

On the campus of Northern Illinois University, eighteen young women, who, like our Five Pearls, dared to take the challenge bounded by tthe principals of Finer Womanhood, Scholarship and Sisterly Love. The first chapter Basileus was Soror Renae Reid Brooks. Since the birth of Eta Delta Chapter, nearly 100 members have been initiated into the Sisterhood while in pursuit of career accomplishments in the fields of education, business, nursing, government, the ministry, engineering and the arts. One of the chapter's most distinguished members was Soror Charlene Drake (Omega Chapter), who at the time of her death in 1989, served as City Clerk of Harvey, Illinois. While it is true that the Sorors of Eta Delta Chapter are known for their melodious voices and precision steps, they are also known for their devotion, commitment and service to the community and for the positive image they model. Eta Delta Chapter, since 1971, actively sponsored: 58

CHAPTER NEWS

Nu Epsilon September 7, 1985 Lafayette, LA Nu Epsilon Zeta Chapter was chartered with seven members. To date, the chapter has eighteen active members. Highlighting Finer Womanhood Month is the citywide selection and honoring of a "Woman of the Year," and group church service followed by a luncheon. The chapter awards five scholarships annually to area high school seniors. Yearly publication of a birthday calendar funds the scholarships. The chapter has an adopted girl who it assists with school and personal needs. Other services include active participation in the Muscular Dystrophy Telethon and March of Dimes Phonethon. A Stork's Nest program is administered by two of the chapter's registered nurses. The chapter sponsors: an Amicae group, Archonettes, and the undergraduate chapter at the University of Southwestern Louisiana. Nu Epsilon Chapter is a member of the Pan Hellenic Council in Lafayette.

Sorors, first row, left to right: Con/is Mouton, Edna Parker, Birdell Mouton, Dot Doomes and Mamie Joyce McCloud (Basileus). Second row: Shirley Green, Rose Wilson, Alita Robertson, Geneuieue Mack and Orelia Gallien. Third row: Lynda Young, Doreather Johnson, Mary Wright, Gracie Prince and Nellie Prudhomme.

Amicae Hazel Taylor, Felecia Mouton, Mamie McCloud (Sponsor), Li/lie Belle Brown, Lulo Bella Laxey and Eula Sinegal.

Xi Mu Zeta

• United Negro College Fund -Tag Day -Telethon -Walk/Ride/Bikethon • Bud Billiken Parade As a result of these endeavors, we have already received our first community service award. To promote leadership skills with our youth, chapter Amicettes adopted grandparents at a local senior citizen home. The Archonettes and collegiate Sorors volunteer at the battered womens; shelter and at UNCF activities. The chapter also works very closely with its Amicae to present several scholarships during Finer Womanhood observance. The Soro rs of Xi Mu Zeta Chapter, its auxiliaries and the collegiate chapters accept the challenges of the 1990s by promoting the ideals on which Zeta Phi Beta was founded: Finer Womanhood, Scholarship, Service and Sisterly Love.

May 1989 Markham, IL Since our chartering at the Great Lakes Regional Conference, our chapter, which has grown over 50%, has addressed the objectives of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. By adopting the goals of our national theme, "Designing new strategies, providing outreach services to meet the challenges of the 21st century," Xi Mu Zeta Chapter has committed itself to working more closely with the community through the following projects: • La Rabida Childrens' Hospital • Annual Scholarship Cruise • "Thanks for Giving Food Drive" • Hurricane Hugo Relief Fund • Needy Family Clothing Drive • Battered Womens' Shelter 59

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Council. Substance abuse worshops were conducted statewide by the current Basileus. This central Indiana chapter sponsors vibrant Amicae, a collegiate chapter and an Archonette group. Tau Nu Chapter, Ball State University, has grown since coming under the sponsorship of MTZ. The Amicae have assisted in scholarship efforts, fed the needy, and sponsored Cabbage Patch Doll fashion shows among other things. Six beautiful Archonettes are on the docket for the chapter's first Blue Revue. Tau Nu also has hosted a state meeting. Programming highlights have included a concert by the world famous Fisk Jubilee Singers which raised $2,500 for the university and hosting a dinner for the women's basketball team from Zaire. Chapter Basilei have been Norma Cox Dartis, Effie Burford, and Beryl Borel. MTZ members Beryl Borel (current Basileus), Effie Burford, Judi Clemmons, Norma Cox Dartis, Yvonne Heflin, Vernetta Johnson, Heddie Kennedy, Stephanie Lindsay, Tony Mosby, Sheila Moore, and Jean Woodard look forward to greater accomplishments in Zeta's next 70 years.

1984 Speedway, IN In its six short years of service, Mu Tau Zeta Chapter has enjoyed tremendous success. The chapter prides itself in innovative programming. In the first year, chapter members hosted the golden anniversary regional conference of the Great Lakes Region. Founders' Day observances have featured speakers of renown such as Naomi Tutu Seavers, Bobbie Wooten Moorehead, and Judge Alcee Hastings. Finer Womanhood has found the members worshipping together and sponsoring their annual Black College Scholarship session. Students are matched with scholarship opportunities at historically Black colleges. Many of these students have commented they would not have been able to attend college at all if it were not for this session.The Indiana state meeting has also been hosted by Mu Tau Zeta. The programmatic thrusts have been supported by the chapter's strong support of Soror Mamie Townsend's candidacy for City-County

Kappa Psi Zeta June 1981 Sacramento, CA Kappa Psi Zeta Chapter is composed of 15 reclaimed Zetas. The chapter was chartered by the late Regional Director, Juanita Simmons. Kappa Psi Zeta's membership is relatively small but includes six life members. Standmg, left to right: M. Hatcher, N. Brennon, T. Whitlow, V. Abram and M. Knight Johnson. Seated: A. Young, A. Downs and H. Blanton.

------- CHAPTER NEWS Lambda Gamma Zeta October 1981 Columbia, MD The late Theresa C. Suggs and sixteen other Sorors pooled their talents, resources and love for Zeta to found the fifth graduate chapter in Maryland. The chapter's impact on issues relating to education, health and human services, and politics has been recognized by state and local officials. More than $10,000 in scholarships have been awarded since 1983. Chapter programs include: "Nite at the Races," "Young Men and Women of Tomorrow," and "Youth Career Day." The Howard County Amicae were organized in 1985 and operate a Mini-Stork's Nest. Martha W. Williams is the Basileus and Maryland State Director.

Firs/ row, left to right: Sharon Henderson, Martha Williams, Wilma Grier and Sabryna Hamilton. Second row: Hilda Spencer, Jonelle Bell T ssie Warren and Delores Barham. Third row: June Turner, Ad;ienne M Collum, Jacqueline Chadwi k, Audrey Griffen, Jerri Lynne Conway and Ruth Conway.

Gamma Xi Zeta May 14, 1948 Westchester County, NY When Sorors Daisy Alexander, Stephanie Davis, Estelle Gillman, Evelyn Hunt, Shirley Porter, and Louise Sills chartered Gamma Xi Zeta Chapter, they pledged to commit themselves to the community. To that end, they quickly formed a girls' high school group called La Jeunesse with whom they worked in tutoring and career counseling activities until 1974. Also in August of 1948, the New Rochelle Amicae Chapter was established. Over the years, Gamma Xi Zeta has had the honor and privilege to host the following events: 3 Atlantic conferences; Finer Womanhood Week; scholarship teas, dances, and luncheons; receptions for the wife of the Liberia Ambassador and Mrs. Desmond Tutu; celebrations for the 50th Anniversary of the March of Dimes; college tours; holiday parties for children's homes; the Schomberrg Collection; and fashion shows. In May 1982, Gamma Xi Xeta became the proud sponsors of Omega Lambda Chapter, Westchester County, New York.

------- CHAPTER NEWS this affair is designed to provide a two-month program of wholesome activities for young Black males of high school age. Emphasis is on the development of a positive self-concept, self-confidence, educational pursuits, career development, role models, and drug/ substance abuse avoidance. The affair culminates with a formal ball. 4. Archonettes and Amicae The chapter has always encouraged and promoted Zeta Phi Beta as a Sorority of choice through its work with the Archonettes and the support group, Amicae. 5. Adult Literacy Working with Hillsborough Community College, the chapter assists with the identification, recruitment and instruction of adults who are functionally illiterate. 6. Substance Abuse Project This project includes the annual drug poster contest for elementary school children and a public workshop on strengthening Black families. 7. Community Forums Community forums were established to provide a platform for Black citizens to have input into the myriad of proposed changes in the local public schools. Meeting with the Superintendent of Schools and his immediate staff, citizens may ask questions and voice their opinions on topics ranging from the middle school concept, busing or new school construction and the effect of each in the Black community. BETA SIGMA ZETA OFFICERS Basileus Alma S. Hires, Ph.D. 1st Anti-Basileus . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cynthia M. Brady 2nd Anti-Basileus . . . . . . . . . . . . . Margaret Bryant 3rd Anti-Basileus . . . . . . . . . . . . . M. Doris Wilson Grammateus Willie M. Evans Tamias . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Frances B. Johnson Tamias Grammateus Marian Flowers Epistoleus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lillie M. Campbell Antapokritis Rowena F. Brady Chaplain Jada M. Sheppard Business Manager Ella N. Cusseaux Door Keeper Carolyn B. Monroe State Antapokritis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Alm S. Hires Deceased Soror Ruby Smith, August 1989

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Beta Sigma Zeta March 9, 1946 Tampa, FL Chapter charter members were: Basileus, Constance Lester; Anti-Basileus, Novik Clarke; Grammateus, Anne W. McClinton; Tamias, Beatrice Stewart; and member, Sue Jenkins. Chapter activities include: 1. Stork's Nest Distribution Center Housed in the offices of the Greater Tampa Urban League, the Stork's Nest provides clothing for expectant mothers and babies, toddlers and pre-natal health care literature for inner-city women. 2. Adopt-A-Family Each year the chapter adopts a family in economic need. The chapter provides clothing, financial assistance and socio-cultural support to the family for an entire year. 3. Sir Debonair Presentation of the Men of Tomorrow Started in 1979 by Soror Vivian S. Robinson, 62

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Firs/ row: Robin Nelson, Basi/eus; Candis Miles, Isl Anti-Basi/eus; Jolene 0/iuer, 2nd Anli-Basileus; Lauren Neal, 3rd Anli-Basileus; Eslelee Freeman, Tamias; and Rhonda Jacobs, Grammateus. Second row:

Stephanie Bell, Parliamentarian; Erica Price, Corresponding Secretary; Stacey Ford, Publicity Coordinator; Angela Brown; and Diana Blake.

Nu Lambda

UCLA chapter of the National Pan Hellenic Council. In September, Nu Lambda Chapter held its annual Undergraduate Retreat in San Juan Capistrano. This retreat was scheduled to prepare an upcoming agenda for the academic year and to develop stronger bonds as members and as sisters. The chapter also participated in the Annual Greek Weekend at San Diego State University. October, November, and December were also very busy monl~s for Nu Lambda Chapter. Members voluntarily publicized and ~ssisled in a school-wide measles, mumps and rubella vaccination effort. The chapter held its annual toy and food drive. The toys, games and books, and well over 1000 pounds of canned food were donated to the First AME Church of Los Angeles.

January 23, 1982 University of California Los Angeles, CA Nu Lambda Chapter was chartered on January 23, 1982 at the University of California, Los Angeles. There are presently fourteen active members, several of which are active members in on-campus community servicce oriented organizations such as the academic advancement program, peer counseling, student health services officer and NOMMO (UCLA's African-student publication), and 3 elected and 4 nominated members of the

Epsilon Kappa

Black Greek and Pan Hellenic Councils. . In the 1990's, the Sorors of Epsilon Kappa Chapter will continue to work on its programs with members of the WIZ club. In addition, the chapter will strive to preserve the tradition~ . of African-American culture while promoting the Soronty s trademark of excellence through Finer Womanhood. Ms. Jackie B. Jimerson, Purdue faculty member is the chapter advisor. Serving as officers for the 1989-1990 school year are: Basileus, Bernette V. Jenkins; Anti-Basileus, Coretta J. Richardson; Tamias, Kimberly R. Peterson; Grammateus, Lynette V. Farinas; Epistoleus, Michele L. Smith; Social Director Mechelle D. Smith; and Phylacter, Aquaila S. Barnes. ' We are very interested in what our Sorors across the nation are doing1 We welcome your ideas and suggestions. Write to us al: Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Epsilon Kappa Chapter/Stewart Center, Box 624/Purdue University/West Lafayette, IN 47907.

1980 Purdue University West Lafayette, IN Epsilon Kapp Chapter h s been a major force on campus sine its chartering. These women of royal blue and white contribute countl ss hours of servic lo the Greater Lafayette area, including proj els with th NAACP, the Salvation Army and the nnual Purdue Student Phone-A-Thon. The chapter pres nl d its annual Lip Sync Contest in October f aturing Purdu students who comp led for prizes furnish d by local merch nts. In September, Sorors had served as host ss s for Iota Z la's Stork's N st Anniversary Luncheon. M mbers of Epsilon Kapp Isa maintain active roles in Purdue's

------- CHAPTER NEWS Xi Lambda Zeta February 14, 1989 El Cerrito, CA Xi Lambda Zeta Chapter is the youngest chapter in the Pacific Region. Organized by Soror Orene Hopkins with six members, it grew 300% in one year (7 reclaimed, 11 initiated), and chartered its Amicae group will 11 members. Past Grand Basileus Deborah Wolfe officiated at the chartering ceremony. The chapter: hosted a Northern California Zeta Round-up of seven chapters with Past Grand Basileus, Lullelia W. Harrison, Houston, Texas, delivering a message on "Recruit, Reclaim, Regroup, and Respond"; sponsored a delegate to the Second Black Women's Political Action Forum, Washington, D.C.; with Bay Area Zetas and Sigmas, hosted Soror Angenita Davis, Houston, Texas, in a successful bid for President, National Bar Association; and, organized its local program in inner city schools in Richmond, CA, focusing on academic excellence, cultural enrichment, mentor programs, and parent university training.

Xi Lambda Zeta Chapter, El Cerrito, California Northern California 1989 Zeta Round-up

Standing left to right: Zelda Hutcherson, California Stale Director; Myrtle Ballard, Pacific Regional Director; Lillie E. Francis, National Trustee; and Keynote Speaker, Past Grand Basileus, Lullelia W. Harrison, Lambda Zeta Chapter, Houston, Texas.

Standing: Marilyn Loveioce, Bessie S ott, Margaret Sp ed. Corcmn Withers, OD., Willie Moe Nelson, Lionel L1ttle;ohn, Gwen Darensburg, Shirley Zenn, Ola Jackson, Catherine Mou/ten, and A. Morie Gabrys1ak. Seat d: Mory T. Tynes, Bobbi Henderson, Mignon Mrtche/1, Virgie R n/y, Mona Lewis, Jernice Poole, Orene I lopkrns and Mary Blackburn, Ph.D.

CHAPTER NEWS Womanhood with the Zetas of Tougaloo College; and an "Evening with Seniors." In addition to the "Dental" program, free lunches were provided for students in the three elementary schools. The chapter ls actively involved with the Archonettes and Amicettes. At one time, the chapter also had an organized group of Amicae. Programs sponsored by the chapter are: recognition of outstanding minority youth, and the Little Miss Zeta Pageant/Tots to Teens Fashion Show. Contributions are made to the "Love Kitchen," Salvation Army, Heart Fund, United Negro College Fund, Red Cross, United Way, and other civic endeavors. Many new members have joined the chapter since its organization in 1950. They include: Beatrice Scott-Collins, Alice Brown Smith, Margaret Brooks, Marjorie W. Cole, Bertha McBride, Mildred W. Jordan, Doris W. Jordan, Addie Jones, Louella Howard Casson, Clara Williams, Bettie Sanders, Della Lankins, Florida Lusk, Bartie Jones, Zettie Forte, Amanda Burton, Ella Walker, Ester Bailey, Golden Harris-Odom, Barbara Bailey, Sandra Irby, Annie Ramsey, Vivian Naylor, Sherry Moss, Carolyn Knowles, Bettye B. Hearns, Ella Gibbs, Vinie Wilson, Bertha Smith, Vivian Wadley, Jenifer Buford, Eunetha Gowdy, Naomi Bonds, Eve Lee Sampson, Alice Jones, Marjorie Alexander, Alberta Mosley, Dollie Carter, Carolyn Johnson, Catherine Jones, Ida Brown, Sylvia Jones, Doris Steverson, Lorene Portis, Willie Mae Jackson, Bonnie Stowers, Dellie Shepard, Patricia Sims, Mary Carolyn Anderson, Lorraine Riley, and Donna Kendricks. Presently, there are two pledgees, Arnetta Collins Dillon and Gloria McAlpine.

Delta Nu Zeta Chapter

Delta Nu Zeta December 17, 1950 Meridian, MS Delta Nu Zeta Chapter was organized with the following charter members and officers: Estell G. Young (deceased), Basileus; Loyce Young Daniels Deavgistino-Todd, Anti-Basileus; Grace T. Oatis, Grammateus; Avery White Williams, Tamias; Kathryn L. Vaughns-Thames, Tamias Grammateus; Mary E. Bourdeaux-Burnes, Epistoleus; and Louise M. Raymond (deceased), Phylacter. A program for the year included a dental program for indigent children; a Zeta tea; a celebration of Finer

Rho Zeta December 15, 1935 Winston Salem, NC Rho Zeta Chapter will celebrate fifty-five years of existence in December 1990. One of our "five pearls," the late Pearl A. Neal, was a member of this chapter. The chapter hosted the Boule in 1961. Rho Zeta holds a life membership in the NAACP and contributions have been made to the Negro College Fund. The chapter sponsors an annual "Blue Revue" which provides funds for scholarships. This activity focuses on high school girls, and recently, the middle school girls. Cultural opportunities are presented for the girls, their escorts and parents. Soro rs from Rho Zeta have had poems and lyrics for songs published in the Archon. The first Greek letter organization on the campus of Winston-Salem State University was established by the chapter on May 18, 1948. Currently, a former Omega Sorer is serving as the Administrator of the Nursing School at WSSU.

Rho Zeta Chapter Pledge Service

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Charter Members of Alpha Della Zeta Chap/er: Julia Polk*, Estell G. Young*, then Regional Director Lullelia W. Harrison, Jemie Johnson*, Molly Young, Mable R. Sims, Birdie Graues, and Helen Allen Cooper". (*Deceased)

Charter Member Frances Alexander.

Alpha Delta Zeta

December 1958, and an annual presented held each year thereafter. The Stork's Nest opened on March 13, 1976. A house was purchased which is presently a tutorial complex on February 24, 1989. Chapter members helped to elect one of the first, Black female judges in the state of Mississippi in 1989. The chapter coordinated the Black Women's Political Action Forum in 1988 and 1989.

October 14, 1938 Jackson, MS Chapter highlights: The first dental health program in February, 1949 under the presidency of Soror Mable Roseman Sims was begun. The first debutante presentation for Black girls in Jackson was held in

Epsilon Eta Zeta Burns House Mortgage On Sunday, October 29, 1989, Epsilon Eta Zeta Sorors, with their Sigma brothers, dedicated and burned the mortgage on their jointly owned Greek house. A special program was held, followed by the burning, and a social hour.

Left to right: Sorors E. Sm,th, L. Bass, M. Stouall, Broth r W. C. Jackson, Sigma President, Soror Marlene Sharp , Zeta Basil us, Brother S. P. Charleston, and Soror D. Williams.

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ALPHA Pl ZETA CHAPTER 50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION The first week in December was a golden occasion for Alpha Pi Zeta Chapter in San Antonio, Texas. The chapter celebrated its Fiftieth Anniversary with a variety of activities. Alpha Pi Zeta was chartered in 1939 under the direction of then Grand Basileus Lullelia Harrison. The charter members were Lucille Inman Boyd, Helen M. Bradley, Sadie Lewis Faine, Mabel Booker Lowery, and Evanda Nelson Inman. Since its inception fifty years ago, the chapter has continued to support the national precept through projects such as providing aid to the needy, awarding scholarships to young ladies from area high schools, an ongoing scholarship and load fund in memory of Mabel Booker Lowery at St. Philip's College, creating a Stork's Nest program designed to help teenage parents at Ella Austin Community Center, volunteering time at local elementary schools to tutor at-risk students, and sponsoring Fiesta Intra-city Track Meet for youth ages 8-15 during the month of April. The 50th Anniversary celebration program commenced with distinguished guests such as Councilman Joe Webb, who presented a proclamation from Mayor Lila Cockrell's office proclaiming the month of December an Alpha Pi Zeta

month; and bestowing the honor of Alcade upon the past Grand Basileus Lullelia W. Harrison of Houston, Texas. State Representative Karyne Connally presented a resolution issued from the Texas House of Representatives in recognition of community service and accomplishments during Alpha Pi Zeta's fifty years. Southern Regional Director Regina Holmes, Beaumont, Texas and East Texas State Director, Betty Fisher, Marshall, Texas, were bearers of congratulations and best wishes from their respective constitutents. Dr. Ernest L. Hendricks was the deliverer of greetings from the Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity and the Pan Hellenic Council. Past Grand Basileus Harrison delivered the state of the art historical account of the chapter and the sorority. The anniversary celebration was dedicated to the chapter and the two surviving charter members, Lucille Inman Boyd and Sadie L Faine of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Special recognition was given to the charter members by Alpha Pi Zeta and Amicae. The Amicae, Friends of Zeta, were hostesses for this grand affair. Soror Jewel Hill is the current Basileus of the chapter.

Beta Lambda Zeta

Zeta Eta Zeta

1945 Asheville, NC

March 1962 Fort Pierce, FL

Beta Lambda Zeta Chapter has highlighted each year with a debutante presentation and by honoring outstanding community women during Finer Womanhood Week. Scholarships have been awarded annually to young women and men pursuing higher education. Recently, the chapter began presenting certificates of merit to high school honor students at its public luncheons. Community service projects have been in the areas of education, social service, social activism, and in religious, social and cultural programming. In December, 1989, the chapter became sponsors of Zeta Xi Chapter at Western Carolina University in Cullowhee, NC.

Chartered in March, 1962, Zeta Eta Zeta Chapter concerns itself with the human condition by supporting all projects of the national body and by making a difference in the local community. At the Stork's Nest, counseling and tutoring services are offered as well as baby clothing, toys and furniture. The chapter is a partners in education participant with the local school system. Through scholarship drives such as Sir Debonaire and Miss Debunette, the chapter provides scholarships to deserving students. In 1989, over $12,000 was raised. The chapter sponsors an Amicae group and an Archonettes Girls' Club whose public service programs and participation in community activities provide much visibility for the chapter. Locally the chapter cooperates with Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity in all endeavors and together sponsor a senior citizens recognition program.

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first Big Brother/Sister banquet, and monthly tutorial sessions. Through this worthy program, Sorors of Chi Lambda are able to offer support to and be positive role models for the youth in the Rochester community. ZETA BOWLS FOR SCHOLARSHIP On Saturday, March 24, 1990, Chi Lambda Chapter hosted a 'bowi-a-thon' to benefit minority youth careers.To fulfill a national project requirement, the proceeds will be donated in the form of scholarship money to two deserving female high school seniors from the Rochester area. The applicants are scheduled for selection during the last week in April 1990. Chi Lambda chapter was established on the campus of SUNY Brockport. Presently, it encompasses SUNY Brockport, Rochester Institute of Technology and the University of Rochester. To date Chi Lambda numbers ten Sorors strong and it is still growing. 1989-1990 OFFJCERS Basileus Jacklyn Gayle 1st Anti-Basileus Novelette Cunningham 2nd Anti-Basileus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sharon Day Grammateus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Java Henry Tamias . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Harolyn Hood Phylacter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wenitra Merritt Epistoleus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Claudia Crawford Advisor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Patricia Jones Theta Alpha Zeta Chapter

Row 1: Noueletle Cunningham, Sherri Simmons, Joy Jones, Jaua Henry, and Claudia Crawford, Row 2: Jacklyn Gayle, Andrea Barclay, Sharon Day, Wenitra Merrill, and Harolyn Hood.

Chi Lambda February 13, 1983 Rochester, NY GREEKS ADOPT CITY KIDS In September, 1989, Chi Lambda Chapter, with brothers of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., organized a Big Brother/Sister program through New Futures Initiative Inc. of Rochester, NY. Each Soror selected a 'little sister' from Public Schools #16 and #2 and has made a commitment to talk to her daily and meet with her once a week. The chapter has also sponsored a Halloween party, the

Epsilon Upsilon Zeta

For the past seven years, the chapter has been active, and progressive, participating in all aspects of Zeta's programs. The chapter has active Amicae, Archonette, and Amicette groups. As of this date, there are 14 active Sorors: Cinderella Brown, Charlena H. Bryant, Rhonda Burton, Shirley Curry, Annie R. Easley, Bess Garrett, Laura Pugh Harris, Doris Hawkins, Edith Cook Kelly, Barbara Lawler, Lillian Lawrence, Shirley Simmons, Josie Thomas, and Blanch Wilson. (*Deceased)

August 22, 1983 Talladega, AL Epsilon Upsilon Zeta's charter members were: Soror Charlena H. Bryant, Annie R. Easley, Mary D. Glass", Lillian Lawrence, Mary Peterson", Shirley Simmons and Josie Thomas. Epsilon Upsilon Zeta has sponsored Iota Chapter, Talladega College, since its chartering. 68

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Charter members pictured with Sigma brothers,from left lo right: Soror Brenda Street, Yuonne Robinson, Dorothy King, Willie Aldridge,

Picture~ at Family Math Workshop from /eft to right: Sorors Carolyn D,_nkins and Patricia Payne with members of the Amicette Youth Auxrl,ary.

Basile us.

Lambda Rho Zeta

together, using beans, buttons and pennies to solve math problems, and learn logic and estimating. Lambda Rho Zeta Chapter sponsored its Second Annual Family Math Workshop in November 1989. It featured activities for children in the 5th through 8th grades and their parents. The math activities were taught by teachers from the Pontiac School District including the following chapter Sorors: Mattie Alexander, Brenda Street and Carolyn Dinkins. Ms. Stephanie Randolph, an'engineer, gave an informative career presentation. She reported math and science is the foundation for many higher paying careers and encouraged students to take classes in these areas. Soror Willie Aldridge, chapter Basileus, and Ms. Randolph, both work with the ASPIRE program, a pre-engineering partnership with General Motors. Persons interested in more information about the Family Math Workshop or the ASPIRE program, may contact Soror Willie Aldridge at (313) 857-8616 or write to: Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Lambda Rho Zeta Chapter, P.O. Box 214106, Pontiac, MI 48057.

January 22, 1983 Pontiac, MI The chapter was chartered by Sorors Willie Aldridge, Basileus, Dorothy King, Edna Metoyer, Yvonne Robinson and Brenda Street. It presently has 35 Sorors, and the following auxiliaries: Amicae, Archonettes, Amicettes, and the Little Pearls. Community service projects/ activities so far this year have included: youth group activities; community Halloween party; family math workshop; Thanksgiving baskets; $1,200 donation for the United Negro College Telethon; community baby shower/ panel discussion on teen sex; theater party scholarship fundraiser; and Amicae Black History Month celebration. The year will close with the Seventh Annual Finer Womanhood Scholarship Luncheon in May. One of the many chapter projects spearheaded by Soror Willie B. Aldridge is the Family Math Workshop. Family Math started in California in 1986. It is about parents and kids doing and learning math

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Beta Zeta Zeta Chapter's history began in 1924, when Iota Chapter was chartered across the river in Covington, KY. Sorority activities were held jointly on both sides of the river until September, 1937, when Ruth Crittenden was elected Basileus of the "Cincinnati" Sorors. Their first activity was a fashion extravaganza featuring

Marva Louis, wife of heavyweight champion Joe Louis. In 1943, Past Grand Basileus Lullelia W. Harrison chartered the chapter. Charter members were Theresa Breazeal, Ruth Crittenden, Essie Frakes, Roby Hopson, Anna Frazier Johnson, Wilma E. Lacy, Hazel Lane, Martha Lovell, Hazel Lucas, Cordelia Mills, Alvaious Simon, Goldia Scott, Ann Turnell, and Gladys Warrington. All charter members are now deceased except Sorors Breazeal, Frakes, Lacy and Simon. Iota Chapter is now inactive. The chapter has been active in local community work. Since 1950, it has named 27 women and a state championship girl's basketball team as Women of the Year. The chapter has sponsored Archonette groups and established a Stork's Nest. In 1976, Beta Zeta Zeta Chapter activated Beta Eta Chapter at the University of Cincinnati. Beta Zeta Zeta Sorors have distinguished themselves in a variety of national and regional offices. Gladys Warrington was the first initiate of Alpha Chapter, Howard University; co-signed the Sorority's charter of incorporation in 1923; and held the offices of National Antapokritis (1930-31) and National Grammateus (193337). Anna Frazier Johnson was National Chairman of the Trustees from 1948-1958. Jylla Moore Foster, formerly National Third Anti-Basileus (1976-1979), is currently the National Tamias. Doris Larkin McAdams held the offices of Associate Ohio State Director (1963-66) and regional Chairman of the Board (1970-1972). Her daughter, Doris McAdams Stokes held the same offices too, serving as Associate State Director (1980-1982) and regional Chairman of the Board (1982-1986). Soror Stokes is currently editor of the ARCHON. Soror Ola B. Rutledge is the chapter's Basileus. Under her leadership, chapter membership has tripled. Soror Debra Brundidge has reorganized the chapter's Archonettes.

Beta Zeta Zeta Archonettes and sponsors, left lo right, back row: Soror Debra Brundidge, Tara McCoy, Tamuia McCoy, Chan/el/ Carter, La Shaunda Bunton, Kim Staley, Tressina Marshall and Soror Linda El/mg/on. Front row: Jill Dillard, Jenell Hubbard, Ta ha Wilk rson, Monique Murphy, and Alisha Catron. Front cent r, Nikia Saunders.

Charter memb rs Bi/lie La y and Essr Frakes.

Beta Zeta Zeta and Beta Eta Sorors at the 1990 Finer Womanhood Scholarship Luncheon. First row, sitting: Doris Larkin McAdams, program chair; Ola M. Rutledge, Basileus; and Doris McAdams Stokes, 1990 Woman of the Year. Second row: Mattie Milton, Triane McCormick, Marsha Ellington, Rose Nelson, Thelma Ginn, Venita Jacobs, Avis Washington, Pam Bradshaw, Juanita Fishback, Sharon Hardin, Deb Brundidge and RaMona Rutledge Leonard. Third row: Billie Lacy, Charlene Holiday, Geraldine Head, Sheral Thompson, Essie Frakes, Debra Anderson, Gail Johnson and Juanita Glover. Fourth row: Dorothy Chatman, Sallie Conway, Ann Plear, Beatrice Alexander, Joellen Goldsmith, Laura Nelson, Faye Oden and Evelyn Mercer.

Beta Zeta Zeta 1943 Cincinnati, OH

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Pearlena Hill

The Chau,s Family Standing: Terrenc , Gard II and K nyon. Sitting: Eddie and Ann .

History was again made in Mississippi on June 20, 1989: two Black females were elected Chancery Court Judges in Hinds County, Mississippi. One of those judges was Soror Patricia Wise, a member of Alpha Delta Zeta Chapter. Soror Wise is an active member of the chapter. She has served in many capacities, including debutante chairperson and legal counselor for the chapter. She was initiated in 1975. She is a graduate of the University of Mississippi and holds a Bachelor of Science, Master of Communicative Disorders and Juris Doctorate degrees. Prior to her election, Soror Wise was managing attorney and partner in the law firm of Dockins and Wise in Jackson. As a Chancery Judge, Soror Wise will hear domestic matters involving divorces, child support, custody and visitation rights. The Chancery Judge also has jurisdiction over land and equity matters ..... Theresa Muwwakkil, Kappa Iota Zeta Chapter was recently inducted into Who's Who Among Women Executives ..... Rev. Patricia P. Pace, pastor of the Rivertown United Methodist Church in Fairburn, GA, has been paired by the World Methodist Council to serve and preach in London, England. Soror Pace will serve the Brix ton U.M.C. from May to July and tour Belgium, Austria, France, Germany and Italy. Traveling with Soror Pace will be her family and her church pianist, Mrs. Sandra Arnold. Soror Pace also serves as chaplain of the Southeastern region and is a member of Kappa Iota Zeta Chapter ..... Grady County board member, Oshie Williford was the "State's Outstanding Board Member of the Year," "Outstanding Board Member of the Year for District 2," and "Board Member of Excellence for District 2." These recognitions are from the Georgia School Board Association. Soror Williford is serving her second consecutive four-year term on the Grady County Board of Education. She is the first Black on the Board and the only woman to serve as board chairperson. She is a member of Theta Chi Zeta Chapter, Thomasville, GA ..... Zeta Omega Zeta Chapter, Saginaw, Ml boasts about: Glenda F. Richardson, counselor at Saginaw High School, promoted to assistant principal for instruction and responsible for all curriculum development ..... Dorothy Y. Allen, former social worker promoted to director, Saginaw County Receiving Home ..... Karen L. Cork who demonstrated outstanding abilities as an administrative assistant to the county controller and is now the fiscal services coordinator for Saginaw ..... Verlyn Campbell, a registered dietitian, recently promoted from chief clinical dietitian to assistant chief responsible for administrative and clinical functions at V.A. Medical Center in Ann Arbor, Ml ..... Geraldine G. Peeples, extension agenthome economics in Saginaw County, promoted to director, Bay County Cooperative Extension Service. Soror Peeples recently returned from a three and one-half week Kellogg Foundation sponsored consulting trip to Zimbabwe, Africa. Michigan's outstanding 4-H program will serve as model for a pioneer youth leadership and development program in this developing nation ..... Hazel R. Wilson, who ended a six-year term as school board member in December. During her tenure, there were many accomplishments including the Board's first ever district policy manual and increased parent involvement in the school district ..... and Elizabeth N. Baker, formerly MEA director of governmental affairs and chief lobbyist, now executive director, Project Great Cities, NENMEA, in the city of Detroit ..... Upon her retirement, the South Carolina House of Representatives honored Soror Eunice M. McKelvey, a member of the Board of Managers, National Educational Foundation. Her commendation reads: "On the motion of Representative Joe E. Brown, members of the House of Representatives express sincere appreciation to Eunice M. McKelvey for outstanding contributions to the state of South Carolina and to public education for 35 years; commending her dedication towards excellence and wishing her every happiness upon her retirement from A C. Moore Elementary School on June 3, 1989." Soror McKelvey is the immediate past Basileus of Beta Beta Zeta Chapter, Columbia, SC. She presently serves on the trustee board of the chapter's sorority house ..... Soror 71

EXAMPLES FOR OTHERS TO FOLLOW Anne Chavis, Eastern Regional Youth Coordinator, recently was honored with her husband, Eddie and their sons Terrence, Gardell, and Kenyon as Gamma Upsilon Zeta's "Community Family of the Year" at the Zeta-Sigma Founders' Day Banquet in Fayetteville, NC. They were recognized for their academic, athletic, and community contributions. Soror Chavis received a NSW degree from UNC-CH while maintaining full-time employment and serving as 1st Anti-Basileus. She was the scholarship recipient of the Anne Kizer Bost Award. The Chavis family together has received in excess of 200 awards, plaques and trophies ..... Epsilon Phi Zeta Sorors in the news include: Dr. Charlotte J. Chambliss, honored at the World of Poetry 5th Annual Convention, held in Washington, D.C. She received the Golden Poet Award in recognition of her poem The Blue Gull. The Golden Poet Award is a most prestigious award. Nearly 5,000 members of the poetry society were in attendance ..... Pearlena Hill was selected as commencement speaker for graduation exercises at Merritt College in Oakland. An alumnus ofT uskegee University, Soror Hill is a former radiologic technology instructor and the first retired faculty member to speak to graduates. Her commencement address was based on Booker T. Washington's speech Cast Your Bucket Down Where You Are ..... Helene Johnson was honored by The Today's Artist Concerts for her outstanding philanthropic work and volunteer service to the organization and the community. She was given V.I.P. treatment and special recognition at a selected concert. Soror Johnson serves as 2nd Anti-Basile us of the chapter ..... Dr. Ruth McClanahan, appointed director of personnel and labor relations of the Travis (California) Unified School District. She is the first Afro-American woman to hold this position ..... Barbara P. Gray earned her Masters in public Administration from the California State University at Hayward. Soror Gray is currently a deputy clerk for the Superior Court of Alameda County and also serves as chapter T amias ..... Bernice West recently retired as a medical laboratory technologist after 33 years with Highland General Hospital in Oakland. She is the chapter coordinator of health and human services ..... and Esther H. Courtney is a member of the San Lorenzo Piano Club. Soror Courtney is a retired music educator of the Oakland Unified School District. She is one of 21 pianists who play simultaneously under the direction of Maestro Charles Eiferle. The club performs excerpts from major works and presents several concerts during the year ..... Norma Cox Dartis, National Director of Political Awareness, has been promoted to contract administrator for General Motors Corporation, Allison Transmission Division. As President of the Alumni Association Board of Directors for the University of Indianapolis, she brought greetings lo the new university president, Dr. G. Benjamin Lantz, Jr. at his inauguration. She is a member of Mu Tau Zeta chapter ..... Henrietta F. Massey recently ended an 8-year stay on the Board of Directors of the Museum of York County in Rock Hill, South Carolina. For the past year, Soror Massey chaired the Board. Until recent additional appointments, the nine-member board consisted of eight white males and one black female. This civic-minded Soror is a life member of the American Association of University Women, the National Council of Negro Women, the NAACP, and Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. She is a member of Trinity Baptist Church and is a teacher. Soror Massey has been extremely busy since initiation into Lambda Chapter on the campus of Allen University, Columbia, SC in 1953. She has served her Sorority in various local, state, and regional offices. She is married to William H. Massey and they have four sons and one daughter . . ... Jewel R. Jackson, Beta Upsilon Zeta Chapter Grammateus, Dothan, Alabama and Houston County registrar, has been elected to serve on the legislative committee for the Alabama Association of Board of registrars. Soror Jackson will be able to provide hands on representation with all the Senators and Representatives from the state of Alabama and 19 other committee members ..... Ruby Jack on, Beta Upsilon Zeta Chapter, Dothan is the first Black to serve as special education

Norma Cox Dorris

Henrietta Floyd Massey

Peor/ye W. Grady

Vonc;y/e R. Davi»

EXAMPLES FOR OTHERS TO FOLLOW dedication to her work, the school district and faculty have distinguished her as truly a great asset to the Pontiac schools and community ..... Kappa Delta Zeta Chapter, Valley, Alabama, named Pearlye W. Grady "Zeta Woman of the Year." Soror Grady is a member of St. Paul Methodist Church ..... Wilma 'Billie' Lacy, charter member of Beta Zeta Zeta Chapter, Cincinnati, Ohio, was honored by the Norris 'Bus' Gordon Scholarship Fund. Soror Lacy was one of the first Black female pharmacists in Cincinnati. Active in her community, church and chapter, Soror Lacy is now retired ..... In Fayetteville, NC, two Zetas of the Year were named by Gamma Upsilon Zeta Chapter, Voncyle R. Davis, Basileus and Eldria K. Hughes, past Basileus, both received the coveted honor.

coordinator and director of the Barbour County School System, Clayton, Alabama. She is responsible for the direction and supervision of nine hundred preschool and regular exceptional children for the Barbour County School System. Her staff consists of special education teachers, aides, paraprofessionals, and a school nurse and relative services ..... Beatrice Hayden Kelley was named Beta Upsilon Zeta Chapter's Zeta of the Year; Soror Smithie Brew, Woman of the Year; and Friend Adele Burroughs, Amicae of the Year ..... Lambda Rho Zeta Chapter, Pontiac, Michigan, reports that its Basileus, Willie B. Aldridge, a secondary math consultant with the Pontiac School District, Curriculum Division, was recently honored as the "Consultant of the Month." The following was cited as an example of Soror Aldridge's worthiness of this honor: Her professionalism and

Black Sororities Focus On Social Concerns four largest Black sororities in the United States. In December, members of these groups-Alpha Kappa Alpha, Delta Sigma Theta, Sigma Gamma Rho and Zeta Phi Beta -convened the second Black Women's Political Action Forum in Washington, DC. Keynote speakers, such as Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Louis Sullivan, and workshops, highlighted the conference. The first forum involving the four groups was held in Atlanta in 1987. It produced a political platform that was presented to both the Democratic and Republican national committees prior to the 1988 presidential election. This year's theme, "Survival of Black Women in the Year 2000 and Beyond," focused on effectively using the political process. Since this is not a presidential election year, forum recommendations were to be shared with chapter members and grassroots activists. Grand Basileus Eunice S. Thomas was the chief forum convenor.

U.S. S retary of Heall h and Human Services Dr. Louis Sullivan and Grand Basileu Eunice S. Thomas, forum convenor. (Photo: J. Miccolo Johnson)

The survival of the Black family, economic empowerment, housing, drugs and AIDS are on the minds of many Americans, but they're of primary importance to the many collegeeducated women who are members of the 73

JUST FOR YOU SISTER Mrs. Beatrice R. (Weaver) Nelson has been a Zeta since 1956. She pledged through Delta Upsilon Zeta in Waco Texas. She has been an outstanding Zeta ever since the day Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. was so fortunate to have initiated her. When she moved to Los Angeles, California, she transferred her membership to Alpha Psi Zeta Chapter in 1966. Having given insurmountable and exceUent service and dedication, Mrs. Nelson went on to become a charter member of Lambda Pi Zeta Chapter in Carson, California - the South Bay Chapter. Mrs. Nelson was elected Basileus in 1984 and served four consecutive and instrumental years helping Lambda Pi Zeta become a leading and faithful community service organization. In 1989, she was chosen from among many worthy Sorors as "Zeta of the Year" for her chapter and received numerous commendations including those from the cities of Los Angeles, Carson and Compton. She has since been elected Chairman of the Board for the Pacific Region. There is no doubt that she will serve the Pacific Region with the same dedication that has propelled her status and popularity. In return, my mother has motivated and encouraged me to be a leader for the 21st Century. Born into a Zeta-Sigma family, I was destined to be a Zeta. Allen W. Nelson pledged Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity at Texas College in Tyler, Texas, Beta Pi Chapter. Because of this history, I named myself Big

Beatrice R. Nelson and Robin R. Nelson

Sister Divine Legacy. When the family moved to Los Angeles, he transferred into Phi Beta Sigma Chapter, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity. Initiated into Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. on May 9, 1987 at the University of California, Los Angeles, I, too, am enabling myself to follow in my mother's footsteps. Since my initiation, I have held the positions of Anti-Grammateus in 1987, Tamias in 1988 and Basileus in the current year 1989-1990.

Dual sisterhood was enhanced twice when Kimberly Y. and Jovanda A Floyd were initiated into Psi Eta Chapter on the campus of the University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC. The talented and beautiful Floyd sisters are daughters of James T. (Jim) Floyd, Sr., past national president of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. Kim and Vonda's brothers, James T. Jr. and Norman V., are also Sigmas. They join the following Sorors in the family: Claire Floyd Porter Columbia, SC; Henrietta Floyd Massey, Rock Hill, SC; Liz Floyd Miles, Fulda, West Germany; Vivian C. Bush, Dayton, OH; and Mary Alexander Johnson, Ardmore, OK. Kimb rly Y. and Jovanda A. Floyd.

COLLEGIATE CHAPTERS Washington, DC Alpha Chapter has proven to be a strong and dynamic force on Howard University's campus. In September, a Welcome Back reception and a Back to School party for the campus community were held. Several Sorors also volunteered at the Annual Black Family Reunion sponsored by the National Council of Negro Women. In October, the chapter cohosted the Annual Sleep Out for the Homeless with Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Alpha Chapter. Highlights of Zeta Week in October included an informational seminar and a bowl-a-thon at which over $400 was raised for Beta Zeta Chapter's Stork's Nest clinic. In December, a rush party ."Zeta ... Definitely Different" was very well attended. January was filled with "Celebrating 70 Years of Finer Womanhood." A gala weekend included a Soror-only reception and a "Founders' Day" Cabaret. A call to worship at the campus chapel, ended the weekend. Due to the success of the weekend and the support of advertisers in the sourvenir journal, a generous donation was presented to the Howard University Hospital's "boarder babies," or infants born to drug addicted mothers."

Catherine Vargas, Tracy Oden, China W. Brown, and Mrs. Leola Crisp, Sponsor.

Cleveland, 01-J Delta Nu, a citywide chapter, may be small, but it is very active. One new Soror was initiated in May, bringing the total to six Sorors. Newly initiated China W. Brown has been very busy working with the Archonettes and Amicettes. The initiation ceremony was attended by two charter members of Delta Nu, Catherine Vargas and Tracy Oden. Also in attendance at this special event were several members of Gamma Delta Zeta, the sponsoring graduate chapter.

Alpha Chapter Officers Dannette Montague . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Basileus Lorna Wilson . . . . . . . 1st Anti-Basileus, Epistoleus Jacqueline Williams . . . . . . . . . . . 2nd Anti-Basileus Judith Bailey Tamias, Phylacter Traci Dorn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grammateus Carla Staples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Antapokritis

Fayetteville, NC Omega Beta Chapter, Fayetteville State University recently initiated thirteen collegiate members on November 19, 1989. New members include: Diane Armstrong, Marscena Bush, Maria Flowers, Tracy Jackson, Evangela Jacobs, Cassandra Joyner, Renada Lewis, Hazel Moseley, Linda Murrell, Cortina Pearson, Belinda Pugh, Jimonique Simpson, and Cassandra Worrells.

Alpha Chapter Members Delina Davis, Candy Glover, Valerie Holiday, Aditya McDufty, Dierdre Perry, Julia Richardson, Wands Simmons, Sandra Smith, Kimberly Trotter and Andrea Williams.

COLLEGIATE CHAPTERS Sumter, SC

1989 initiation of seven very talented and enthusiastic young women. The chapter has done various work on campus and in the community, and has established a very strong presence. The talents of Pi Theta's members are displayed in many areas of campus and community life. Member involvements include: Editor-in-Chief of the campus newspaper; News Director of radio station WQMC, which broadcasts on campus and throughout Sumter County; star athlete of the women's basketball and softball teams; guest vocalist at various campus events; a United States Achievement awardee; and a candidate for S.G.A. president for 1990-91. Members also participate with the local chapter of Big Brothers/Big Sisters organization. The diversity and leadership abilities of Pi Theta are undergirded with the Christian philosophy of life.

Seated, Marguerite D. Wilder, Aduisor. Standing: Viuian Canty, Angela M. Wise, Monica M. Marlin, Ruth L. Coard, Mary J. Taylor, Sandra D. Green, Angela D. Johnson, Lisa R. Chandler and Sophonia D. Owens.

Pi Theta Chapter at Morris College is on the move. The chapter's membership, which had dwindled to two, has increased to nine with the Fall

Nashville, TN Holiday cheer was in the air as the collegiate Sorors of the five chapters sponsored by Pi Zeta in Nashville, Tennessee recently got together to begin the holdiay season with a Zeta Brunch. The affair was a definite success and is on the calendar as an annual event. The collegiate Sorors invited the graduate Sorors of Pi Zeta to be their guests, and to renew old acquaintances and begin new ones. This is one way to bridge the gap between the collegiate and graduate Sorors and facilitate transition from one chapter to another. The five chapters in the Middle Tennessee area are Epsilon Alpha (Tennessee State University Nashville); Gamma Nu (Austin Peay State University -Clarksville); Mu Theta (Middle Tennessee State University - Murfreesboro); and Phi Nu (American Baptist College). Joint monthly meetings are held which rotate among the campuses. The Regional Director, Soror Bonita Gillespie, conducted a successful workshop (or the collegiate Sorors which was informative as well as interesting. Founders' Day was celebrated with worship at a local church.

Left to right, first row: Cassandra Bishop, Bettie Nelson Knuckles, Vicki Taylor and Keva Frierson. S cond row: Jennifer McClendon, Marquetta Faulkner and Jennifer Sims. Third row: Karen Toml111, Chartnse Champlain, Yolanda Kirkpatrick cmd Margaret Stram. Fourth row: Carol Pearson, Cynthia Hamlin, Brenda Montague, Marcia Cooke and Tawana Jones. Fifth row: Tara Cockram, La Tonya Foster, Teresa McCathern and Ketyln I l,/1. Sixth row: Darlene W1//1ams, Brenda Cathey, Pamela Marlin, Theresa McCathern, Charlotte Van Buren, Future Sigma Felix and Alma Ho/mes.

COLLEGIATE CHAPTERS Charleston, IL Omicron Delta, was reactivated in December 1987 by two Sorors. Today, the chapter consists of eight Sorors who work willingly to uphold our four qualities. SCHOLARSHIP A member of Omicron Delta had the highest grade point average of all Black Greeks. Our chapter offers tutorial services and will be sponsoring a "Know Your Heritage Contest." SERVICE PROJECTS The chapter visited the Children's Ward at Sara Bush Lincoln Memorial Hospital and distributed Halloween treats, and also visited the kindergarten class at Lincoln Grammar School. The chapter annual projects consist of: Clothes Drive for CADV (Coalition Against Domestic Violence), NPHC BowlA-Thon, Eastern Phone-A-Thon, March for Martin Luther King, Jr., Sexual Assault Program - "Take Back the Night", raking leaves for the elderly, volunteer service for EISABM (Eastern Illinois Save-ABaby Ministry), ROTC Escort Service, and a fund

drive for UNCF (United Negro College Fund).

FUNDRAISERS Our annual fundraisers include a "Back to School Bash" (Talent Show), "The Minority Handbook," and "The Mr. Magnificent Contest." ADDITIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF THE CHAPTER INCLUDE: A member that is currently the first and the only Black cheerleader at Eastern Illinois University. A member elected Vice President and President of National Pan Hellenic Council. A member who will be graduating after two and a half years. She is an aspiring law student. The first Black sorority to acquire a house at Eastern Illinois University.

CHAPTER MEMBERS Sorors Yvonne Brown, Danielle L. Davis, Lucille Faulkner, Lolita M. Jordan, Valecia McCowen, Candace L. Smith, Angela L. Williams, and Shannon L. Yancy.

Rhonda Davidson "1989 Miss Blue Revue"

Rachquette Lloyd "Little Miss Blue Revue 1989"

"The door to th human heart can only be op ned from the inside." Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Davidson School: Lanell High Ambition: Nuts Hobbies: Reading, riding, dancing, helping others Actiuiti s: F.H.A.F.8.L.A., Pep Club Church: Beth/eh m Baptist, West Point, GA Sponsors: Soror Oretha Hardy, Ami a Haz IS oi! and Ms. Lellia Bail y E corf: Hugh Dovidsot; l/1

Parents: Mrs. Bessie M. Lloyd and the late Mr. James E. Lloyd School: East side Elementary Church: Powell Chapel United Methodist Church Sponsors: Soror Sadie B. Lawson and Amicae Bell Todd

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YO TH Nashville, TN The Archonettes of Pi Zeta Chapter ended 1989 with several accomplishments. The girls had successful fundraisers including this year's favorite, a neighborhood fish fry. Community service at the Stork's Nest at Meharry Medical School and involvement in collegiate activities at Tennessee State University's Homecoming Parade were a source of inspiration and joy. Their participation in the Blue Revue was the highlight of a great year. For 1990, the Archonettes have planned monthly workshops.

Archonette Club Epsilon Eta Zeta Chapter Columbus, GA First row: Katina Reese, Marsha Preer and Dephenia Turpin. Second row: April Owens, Denita James and Kimberly Scott. Third row: Sandra Jackson and Denise Thomas. Fourth row: Katina Walker, Christi Jordan, Latisha Hicks, Dionne Williams and Monica Arenas.

Archonettes Epsilon Psi Zeta Chapter Greenwood, SC Seated: Crystal Tolbert, Monica Caldwell, Chantel Warren-Assistant Secretary, Renee Chiles, Monique Mathis-Chaplain, and Shannon Wideman. Standing: Stephanie Edwards, Tomek Hill, Melissa Mathis-Treasurer, Robin Williams-President, Trina Tolbert, Kendra Brown and Madalyn Linds y Vice President.

YOUTH

FASHION BOARD TEAM (L-R): Sorors Helen Houston, Evelyn B. Griffin, Euo Ivy and Donna R. Williams.

AMICEITE MODELS Sharron Cobb, LoQuito Davis and Evelyn C. Gnffin.

The Amicettes and Archonettes of the Alpha Eta Zeta Chapter of Memphis, TN presented a "Back to School Fashion Show and Tea" in September, 1989. Amicette models were Sharon L. Cobb, Dianna Dandridge, Shenika Douglas, LaQuita N. Davis, Evelyn C. Griffin, Tangie Hawkins, Karen Powell, Taquita L. Taylor, India Weaver and Terria Westbrooks.

ARCHONEITE MODELS Moneko Atwater, Adrianne Brady, Nicole Coffey and Chasity Hayslett.

Archonette models were Moneka Atwater Adrianne J. Brady, Nicole A. Coffey, Nedra Exum, P;rtia Y. Harrison, Dietra Hawkins, Chasity Hayslett, Trena Jackson, Brandy McCallum, Tanisha McCallum, Robbin Sampson, La Vetra Walker, Sherrie Whittie and Elizabeth Williams.

Archonettes' Potpourri From Philadelphia T wenly young ladies busily move around for Beta Delta Zeta, their sponsoring chapter, and the community. October - Hosted a Halloween party for more than 90 youngsters, 4.12 years old, at Bethel United Presbyterian Church. November - Sold M & M candy to supplement monies needed for each Archonette to attend the 1990 Boule. For others, they provided Thanksgiving dinners. December - Continued lo gather food staples for Christmas baskets and collected infant and toddlers' clothing for the Stork's Nest. January 15 - Served lunch to young people, aged 11-17 years, who attended a Marlin Luther King Birthday celebration. February - Sponsored a fundraiser, "Mama I Wanna Sing, Part 2," and dinner. All Archonettes look forward to attending their first Boule in July.

Amicettes of Pi Zeto Chapter Nashville, TN The Amicettes ?f Pi Zeta Chapter work very hard. They sold candy, 1~ decorative Christmas tins, during the holidays. As a part of their pledge to community service and leadership, the group donated teddy bears to the pediatric unit at Meharry Hubbard Hospital. They also distributed fruit bundles to elderly patients on the medical and surgical floors. Hats off to these young ladies for a job well done!

FOUNDERS' DAY

New Orleans, LA In celebration of Founders' Day, Alpha Gamma Zeta Chapter, Amicae, and Archonettes observed their first sit-in service at Second Free Mission Baptist Church. Rev. Warren J. Ray, Jr., a member of Theta Beta Sigma Chapter, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, is the minister. Soror Shirley J. Alexander, a member of this church, presented Basileus Lillian C. Wilson to the congregation. She made a presentation to the church on behalf of the chapter.

,, Sorors Alexander and Wilson

over two-hundred guests and Sorors from attending. Representatives from the Amicae, Archonettes, and Amicettes were in attendance. The program highlights included tributes and musical selections in honor of our beloved Founders climaxed with a style show. Proceeds will go toward the scholarship fund. Founders' Day committee members were: Mary Curtis-Chairperson; Ruth Earl, Christabel Bradford, Ora Sims, Rosetta Willingham, and Basileus Irene Spears. Soror China Weaver Brown is the advisor of a newly organized group of Archonettes and Amicettes. China is a young Soror who is devoting much of her time to encourage these young girls to work toward excellence in all endeavors and to understand the meaning of true sisterhood, service, and Finer Womanhood. Gamma Delta Zeta Chapter is proud of these young ladies. Under the leadership of Soror Christabel Bradford, Gamma Delta Zeta Chapter excelled in raising funds for the United Negro College Telethon. We have received many plaques for this effort. The Sorors of Gamma Delta Zeta Chapter also sponsored the 56th Regional Conference on April 6-8, 1990. Regional Marshal, Christabel Bradford; Co-Marshal, Rosella Willingham; Basileus, Irene Spears; Executive Board Chairperson of the Great Lakes Region, Ruth Earl; and other officers and members heartily welcomed the visiting Sorors. The planning committee met with the Regional Director, Vera Paul about the Conference.

Front row: Mary Curtis, Angelita Carter, Collegiate Member-at Large, Vera Paul, Regional Director; Eva Boord, Notional Phylae/er, and Ruth Earl, Regional Executive Board Chair. Back row: Ora Sims, Rosetta Willingham, Margaret Cameron, Christabel Brad!ord and Willie Jones.

Cleveland, OH Our Annual Founders' Day Brunch was a tremendous success again this year. Gamma Delta Zeta Chapter observed this special day on Saturday, January 13, 1990. The Cleveland Community was invited to share the celebration. Several inches of snow did not prevent 80

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OFFICERS TOASTING OUR FOUNDERS (L /o R): Bro. Hugh Van Ball, First Vice President-Lambda Sigma; Bro. Scott Allen, President-Kappa Alpha Sigma; Soror Myrtice M. Taylor, Basileus.£psilon Zeta; Soror Frances Dixon, Basi/eus-Iota Eta Zeta; Soror Genova Lawrence, Basileus-Xi Xi Zeta and Soror LaceyS. Alford, Basileus-Kappa Iota Zeta.

Atlanta, GA FOUNDERS' DAY OBSERVANCE Towers. Entertainment was provided by the "Atlanta Dance Theater" and music by the 'Shades of Blue.' This year's Founders' Day Observance was coordinated by Kappa Iota Zeta.

The Metro Atlanta Chapters of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. (Epsilon Zeta, Iota Eta Zeta, Kappa Iota Zeta and Xi Xi Zeta) and Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. (Kappa Alpha Sigma and Lambda Sigma) held their annual joint Founders' Day Breakfast at the Twin

Memphis, TN Oatis. Brother Daryl Butler, the Sigma Founders' Day Chairperson shared many hours with Soror Peterson "brainstorming." Program participants were: guest speaker, Brother William E. Stanley, Jr. of Atlanta, Georgia, Loretta Kateo, Vincent Biffle, Dr. Adrian Brady, Daryl Butler, Kenneth Gunn, Argel Oatis, Lillian Whitney (Zeta Basileus), William C. Weathers, Alice McDearman, Cecil Goodlow, Olivere George, Fred Towler, Rosetta Peterson and the Sigma-Zeta Ensemble, Dr. Less D. Twillie and Sigma President, Daryl Anderson. Charter members who were presented plaques were: A. B. Bland, Louis B. Hobson, Carlotta S. Watson and Elmyra Williams.

On January 20, 1990, members of the Memphis graduate and undergraduate chapters of Phi Beta Sigma and Zeta Phi Beta celebrated a united Founders' Day. The program was dedicated to honoring those persons both past and present with foresight enough to recognize the need for such a union. This program was the "brainchild" of Soror Rosetta Peterson, who agreed to chair this year's celebration. Her first thought was to make this a most unique Founders' Day for a new decade. She inquired about the feasibility of a joint program and received compliments from two veteran consultants, Soror Loretta Kateo and Sigma President, Brother Argel

FOUNDERS' DAY Kansas City, KS

Alpha Epsilon Zeta hosted the annual TriMetropolitan Kansas City Founders' Celebration of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority and Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity. The dinner/program was held on January 20, 1990. The program was planned to honor and give tribute to the founders of the sorority and fraternity. Sorors and Brothers experienced a high degree of success because of the cohesiveness that was exhibited in planning and coming together in brotherly and sisterly love. The observance brought together members of graduate and undergraduate chapters, Amicae, other Greeks and community supporters. A tribute to the Founders was given by Soror Paula Arterberry and Brother Cedric Rowan. Soror Helen Townsend, State Director of Kansas and Brother Joe Maddox gave an account of the current status of Zetas and Sigmas. The program featured Brother Stanley R. Beatty, guest speaker, who emphasized key elements on making the most of our finances. Soror Ersaline Porchia is Basileus of Alpha Epsilon Zeta Chapter; Soror Norma Collins, Basileus of Eta Zeta Chapter; Soror Lynette Walker, Basileus of Omicron Iota Chapter; and Brother Cedric Rowan, President of Alpha Delta Sigma Chapter.

Alpha Epsilon Zeta Chapter

Eta Zeta Zeta Chapter

Congratulations to Brother Carter D. Womack, 27th national president of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity.

Alpha D /ta Sigma Chapter

COMMUNITY SERVICE Saginaw, MI Scholarship and community service are key words for Zeta Omega Zeta Chapter. One chapter project was to adopt the County Receiving Home and provide essential personal care items for young residents and layette needs of infants and young children admitted to the facility due to abusive and neglected home environments. Also, at Christmas, the chapter gave gifts of clothing and toys to the children at the home. In a companion effort, the chapter "adopted" a needy family of four and provided food, toys and gifts. Scholarships totaling over $3000 were awarded to the 1989 Debutantes in the annual Debutante Cotillion Presentation in November. Ms. Ayanna D. Hampton, the top scholarship winner, was crowned Queen.

Zeta Omega Zeta Sorors at the 19B9 Debutante Cotillion Presentation. First row: Gracie Witherspoon, Rosa Winchester, Karen Cork, Minnie Longuemeier, Cheryl Jackson and Juanita Witherspoon. Second row: Verlyn Campbell, Audrey McKandes, Elizabeth Baker and Marie Tolliuer. Third row: Maggie Faulk, Gero/dine Peeples, Lauber/ha Little, Basileus, Eue/yn Sangster and Emma M_orrison. Fourth row: Hazel Wilson, Annye Roberts and Lillie Thomas. Fifth row: Mary Jackson.

Fayetteville, NC In April 1989, Gamma Upsilon Zeta Chapter sponsored its second annual day care workshop for the Cumberland County Day Care Center. Workshop goals were to: 1. Provide insight into common communicable diseases. 2. Provide knowledge on how to handle communicable diseases. 3. Identify community resources. 4. Identify AIDS and its transmission. 5. Identify the significance of AIDS m the day care setting. The workshop presenters were: Flora Pemberton, RN.; interim nursing director E. Newton Smith, Public Health Center; and Henry Davis, AIDS Health Educator, AIDS Minority Project.

Soror D lores M. L wis, Chairperson, 1989 Debutante Cotillion

COMMUNITY SERVICE Bowman,SC

Nu Nu Zeta members, left to right: Pauline H. Ancrum, Tamias; Eartha L. Bush, First Anti-Basileus; Willie Mae Dauis; Janie$. Johnson; Julia Wallace; Macon Gardner, Southeastern Regional Director; Georgia W. Swett; Ruth G. Scott; Aluider I. Burgess, Phylae/er; Velma C. G. Cain, Grammateus; and Catherine H. Middleton, Basileus.

Latash Dauis Zeta Queen 1990

Nu NL! Zeta Chapter set its wheels in motion with its first fundraiser for the year, "Toddlers in Blue and White." The participants in the pageant were: Amanda Charnese Fair, Crystal Lynn Glover, Amber Hasben, Jamie B. Mack, and Michael Durane Simpson, II. The winners were: first runner-up, Amber Hasben; second runner-up, Amanda Charnese Fair; and Michael Durane Simpson, II, crowned "Toddler in Blue and White" for 1990. With proceeds from this affair, Nu Nu Zeta Chapter rpesented two scholarships to outstanding graduating seniors at Bowman High School. The recipients were Jacqueline Shuler and Rosenda Murray.

To increase our scholarship fund, a third annual "Zeta Queen Contest" was held. It was a smashing success. Five lovely young ladies from Bowman High School, Bowman Elementary, and OrangeburgWilkinson High School participated. The winners were: first runner-up, Tamara Jamison; second runner-up, Keywhana Mays; third runner-up, Monique Goodwin; fourth runner-up, Josephine Elaine Davis; and Zeta Queen, Latasha Davis. The girls participated in the Bowman Christmas Parade, and were later entertained with their parents and friends at a Christmas dinner hosted by the chapter.

"Great services are not canceled by one act or by one single error. "Thanks to Soror Bonita Gillespie

The ARCHON thanks you for your support and cooperation. The ARCffON also apologizes for any inconveniences caused by an overzealous postal service.

for pointing out our mistake. In the last issue, information about the National Basileus Leadership Institute was incorrect. Dr. Yvonne Miller, a Soror and Virginia State Senator was the luncheon keynote speaker. U.S. Senator Albert Gore, Jr. gave opening remarks from Capital Hill and the State of Tennessee.

COMMUNITY SERVICE Dolton, IL The rejuvenation of Zeta Zeta Chapter sparked the interest of many Sorors. The chapter proudly recognizes its continued success and its members, quality women dedicated to serving the community. Chapter members have a wide spectrum of maturity and education ranging from science to politics. Although young in existence, the chapter has celebrated many accomplishments such as: participation in the Lou Rawls Parade of Stars, the Jerry Lewis Telethon, the NAACP Walk/Run/Bikeathon, and the Bud Billiken's Day Parade; serving Thanksgiving dinner to the elderly; donation and distribution of food baskets; donations to March of Dimes; wrapping Christmas gifts for needy children and a Halloween party for a children's shelter; and actively supporting the Cabrini-Green Tutoring Program.

Zeta Zeta Chapter

Camden, NJ Gamma Nu Zeta launched its Read-To-Me Program. The brainchild of Soror Saxon, the program attempts to whet the reading appetite of youngsters 3-13 years old. Research has shojn that reading aloud to youngsters increases their interest in reading and their reading skills. The program is coordinated by individual Soro rs in their community, church, or library.

GAMMA NU ZETA CHAPTER Seated, left to right. Laura Burke, V. Ramona Pearson, Cal h/een Saxon and Auonda Green. Second row: Inez Brooks, Ruth Benson, Sandra Stan/ y, Mabel Cook. Third row: Jeanne Lewis, Josephine Gantt, Alberta Me kins, Angie Ragin.

COMMUNITY SERVICE East St. Louis, IL

The Eta Kappa Zeta Chapter awarded five scholarships from the chapter's Freida T. Morris Scholarship Fund. The presentations were made on December 29, 1989 in Belleville. Those in attendance enjoyed lunch afterwards. Each year the chapter awards the scholarships in December called "Book Scholarships" to assist students in purchasing second semester books and supplies. The awardees were: Dasie R. Johnson, University of Illinois at Urbana; Soror Linda Jackson, Southern Illinois University at Carbondale; Erika Riley, Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville; Felix T. Harris, Jr., University of Tennessee School of Technology (Engineering) at Cookeville; and Traci M. Williams, University of Missouri at Columbia. All recipients are doing well in their studies. The sorority is proud to honor their earnest efforts. Sorer Dorothy L. Evans is scholarship chairman and Soror Dr. Lucy E. Smith is chapter Basileus.

First row: Soror Dr. Lucy E. Smith, accepting s holarship for Traci M. Williams, Dasie R. Johnson, Soror Myrtle S. Harris, accepting scholarship for Felix Harris, Jr., and Soror Annie R. Ashford, accepting for Erika Riley. S cond row: Soro rs Dorothy Evans and Linda Jackson.

Kingstree, SC

Iota Zeta Chapter

Delta Tau Zeta Chapter is proud to share information about a project that has given much joy and satisfaction. The Stork's Nest has been in operation since December 7, 1985. It has proven to be one of the most gratifying experiences the chapter has had The Stork's Nest is open on the first and third Saturdays from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., and serves about 75 expectant mothers annually. The chapter has been fortunate to have as a co-sponsor the March of Dimes which contributes materials and finances for the project. This project also received help from Zetas, Amicae, merchants and the brothers of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity. Zetas of Delta Tau Zeta Chapter donate their time for the operation of the Stork's Nest.

June 30, 1931

Indianapolis, IN Soror Flora Bates, with the assistance of Elder W. Diggs, Founder of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, established this chapter. Charter members were the late Sorors Ruth Bailey-B sileus, Carolyn Cain, Cleo Brock-Tamias, Marie Booth HillAnti-Basileus, Edna Osborne-Gramm teus, and Adalaide Riley.

COMMUNITY SERVICE Oakland/Berkeley, CA

Row one: Emelda Forbes; Naomi Bailey; Ola Howard, Corresponding Grammateus; Mary Ruth Powell, Chaplain and Amicae Sponsor; Irma Evans; Janice Maxie-Reid, Basileus; Nettie Backstrom; A/lean James; Lois Hart, Cyntania Dovis, 3rd Anti-Basileus; Esther Courtney, Antapokritis and Clara Deo. Row two: Sherry Carpenter, Grammateus and Phylae/er; Bernice West; Euetyn Eagans, Exchequer; Yuonne Cohee; Pearlena Hill, 1st AntiBasileus; Dr. Charlotte Chambliss; Helene Johnson, 2nd Anti-Basifeus; Dr. Ruth McC/anahan; Barbara P. Gray, Tamias; Patricia Harris, Tamias Grammateus; Jo Ann McNeal and Tarsha Jordan.

Epsilon Phi Zeta Celebrates 10 Years of Honoring Outstanding Christian Women her Sorors. The highlight of the luncheon was the presentation of each honoree. The presenters were Sorors Patricia Harris and Lois Hart. They spoke eloquently of the honorees, and each presentation was received enthusiastically by the audience. Soror Esther Courtney, chairperson of the program committee coordinated the program. Her many years of experience in this capacity as well as t~e tremendous work of the planning committee and the entire chapter guaranteed our audience a memorable occasi?n. Proceeds from this event provide education sch?larsh1ps for young women. Scholarships were presented to five high school seniors and three members of Gamma Beta Chapter at the University of California, Berkeley. The~ are Sorors lleetha Brooks, Celinda Miranda and Latanya Mulhns. Combined with these proceeds are donations from the Juanita F. Simmons Memorial Scholarship Fund. Soror Simmons was a dedicated and respected member of Epsilon Phi Zeta Chapter and served as Pacific Regional Director, 1980-1983. This fund is contributed by the Simmons fu,nily. Special Note of Thanks-Epsilon Phi Zeta Chapter expresses its deepest appreciation to Sorors for their concern for the Northern California Zetas who experienced the October 17 1989 earthquake. We wish to especially thank the Sorors of Beta Zeta Zeta Chapter of Cincinnati, Ohio for their immediate response to our situation. It was comforting to know that our Sorors were there at our time of need. Your compassion truly epitomized the meaning of sisterly love.

In 1979, Soror Mary Ruth Powell presented the idea to her chapter, Epsilon Phi Zeta, of honoring Christian women for their commitment in the church and community. The group accepted the idea and so did the churches in the Bay Area. Success was immediately evident. The chapter recently celebrated its 10th annual program. Supporting the participants in this effort were members of eleven Bay Area churches who selected an honoree. Each of these individuals have enhanced the growth of the church spirit as well as the quality of life in the community. A luncheon was held at the Centennial Hall in Hayward, CA Ms. Aleta Carpenter, television host for KBHK Channel 44 and general manager of KDIA Radio, was the guest speaker. She was both dynamic and inspirational. Soror Helene Johnson, general chairperson and mistress of ceremonies, performed with great competence in executing the well-planned program under the timely theme: Celebrating Ten Years of Honoring Outstanding Christian Women. Musical selections were by Mrs. Cynthia Green, accompanied by Mrs. Mary Billups. The selections drew standing ovations from the audience. Basileus Soror Mary Ruth Powell received a plaque and corsage to honor her for initiating the profound concept of honoring outstanding Christian women. As a member of St. Paul AM.E. Church, h r many friends and members of the church were there to supcort her. Soror Ola L. Howard was named the 1989 Zeta of the Year. This honor is presented annually by the chapter to a Soror who has given outstanding dedication and s rvic to the chapter. She was chosen unanimously by

COMMUNITY SERVICE Pine Bluff, AK

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Epsilon Zeta Chapter

Epsilon Zeta Zeta Chapter won the award for Outstanding Civic Organization in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, during the Sixth Annual All Civic Night Program, October 19, 1989. All Civic Night is a project of the Greater Pine Bluff Chamber of Commerce and the Leadership Pine Bluff Alumni. All Civic Night is the largest awards ceremony of its kind in th state. There were approximately 300 individuals and groups nominated for awards, and over 1,000 persons in attendance. Twenty civic groups were nominated for outstanding civic organization this year. Epsilon Zeta Zeta Chapter won the awarci for its broad range of activities throughout the city of Pine Bluff. The chapter, the first Black civic group to receive the award, a traveling trophy, also won a plaque, blue ribbon certificate and a silver urn.

Sorors representing Epsilon Zeto Zeto, receive the All Civic Award. Left lo right: JoAnn Stinson, Dr. Viola Ellison, Georgia Mendenhall, Sharon Flelcher-Basileus, Maltie Glover, Peggy Evans and Lula Gray.

Greenville, NC

The Sorors of Delta Rho Zeta, East Carolina University's Lambda Mu and Amicae continue to meet Zeta's challenges through service programs in the community. Activities for the year began during the summer months in preparation for the upcoming Blue Revue. Several clinics were held for the eight participants that focused on hair styling, grooming, music, and the social graces. In October 1989, the chapter held its 14th biannual Blue Revue with the theme "Let Your Light Shine Round the World." Soror Shirley Dove was the chairperson. The highlight of the event featured each of the contestants showcasing her own special talent. Soror Patricia Griffin choreographed the group dance routine. Ms. Jennifer Maye, sponsored by Soror Teresa Redding, was crowned Miss 1989 Blue Revue. First and second runners-up were Ms. Marie Boone, sponsored by Soror Patricia Boone and Ms. Shanique Collie, sponsored by Soror Mallie Stocks. Sorors Lynnetta Fields and Doris Parker planned and executed the mother/daughter banquet following the revue gala.

First row: Mallie Sto ks (Tomias), Dorothy Williams (Tomias/ Grommoreus), Potncia Boon (Basileus), Patrr ia Griffin (Anti Basil eus) and Shirley Dove (Grommateus). S cond row: Agnes Till y (Phylae/er), Ado Smith, Ali Hannibal (Epistol us), Doris Park r. Third row: Lynn Ito Fields, Fanni Smith, Sh lio Speight and Teresa Redding.

COMMUNITY SERVICE Flint, MI The Sorors of Zeta Beta Zeta Chapter have an active Stork's Nest project which provides nutrition information, parenting and nurturing skills, as well as layette items for the infants of teenage mothers. Soror Edna Rubin is Stork's Nest chairperson. Zeta Beta Zeta Chapter installed new officers for 1989-1991. Installation of officers was combined with the Finer Womandhood observance. Soror Laurentine Norton was named Woman of the Year, and Soror Valor Blackwell was named Zeta of the Year. The newly elected officers for 1989-1991 are: Basileus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cassandra Bronson First Anti-Basileus Mildred Jackson Second Anti-Basileus . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bessie Evans Third Anti-Basileus Laurentine Norton Grammateus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shawn Bryson T amias . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mary Ross T amias-Grammateus . . . . . . . . . . . Mazie Harrison Phylacter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Annie Baker Epistolcus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lelia Caldwell The chapter hosted Michigan's State Founders' Day celebration with the Sigma brothers of Iota Beta Sigma Chapter. Our illustrious Pearl, Soror Myrtle Tyler Faithful was in attendance, and the keynote speaker was Bro. Dr. Charles B. Wright, Past International President of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. In the spring of 1990, Flint Zetas will present their annual Tom Thumb Wedding. This is our major scholarship fundraiser which showcases the talents and abilities of children ages 5-10. Soror Linda Thompson is committee chairperson.

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Founder Myrtle Tyler Faithful accepting gift from Soror Rubin al the Founders' Day luncheon.

1989 Tom Thumb Bride and Groom.

COMMUNITY SERVICE Princeton-Trenton, NJ

First row: Beverly Clark, Cheryl Wickham, Evelyn Ellerbe, Florence Bishop, Catherine Johnson and lva McBride. Second row: Paula Wilkinson, Cynthia Johnson, Odessa Ball, Patricia Smith, Dolores Smalls, Harrie/ Green, Mazie Thomas, Irene Paramoure and Jean Harris. Third row: Gwen Jennings, Michelle Brown, Donna Larkin, Sarah Glover, Pam Elie, Juanita Freeman and Melua Moore.

Epsilon Xi Zeta Chapter heeds strongly to the theme of "Designing new strategies providing outreach services to meet the challenges of the 21st Century." The chapter has been very busy in effecting positive changes in the local community with programs such as the Zeta/Sigma uplifter mentor program, Zeta/ AKA Politial Awareness Rally, drug

prevention essays, UNCF Fundraiser Scholarship Luncheon, teenage pregnancy prevention workshop, after school tutorial program and a money management seminar. The chapter invests in its future by working closely with undergraduate and Archonettes.

The Garden Of Life

Let us be unselfish and loyal Let us obey the rules and regulations Let us be true to our obligations and Let us love one not her

First, Plant Five Rows of P's Presence Promptness Preparation Perseverance Patience

No Garden is complete without the Turnips Turn up for meetings Turn up with a smile Turn up with n w ideas Turn up with determination to mak everything count for something good and worthwhile.

Next, Plant Three Rows of Squash Squash gossip Squash indifference Squash unjust criticism

Submitted by Patricia Belle, Omicron Alpha Chapter Queens, NY

Th n Plant Five Rows of Lettuce Let us be faithful to duty

COMMUNITY SERVICE Birmingham, AL

The Amicettes and the National Association of Negro Professional Women's Club, Inc. co-sponsored a youth seminar entitled "African-American Youth Confronting Change for New Direction." Topics discussed were teen pregnancy and infant mortality, gang violence, improving listening skills, and preparing for the job market. A charm clinic was sponsored by the Amicettes at the Sorority House. Soror Daisy Holder captured the attention of a large group of youth. Sorors Laura N. Lane and Bernice G. Wilson are sponsors of the Amicettes. Sponsors of the Archonettes are Sorors Edna B. Johnson and Earline G. Hall. Soror Lorene J. Terry is Basile us of the chapter. Other chapter officers include Laura N. Lane, First Anti-Basileus; Delores Crittenden, Second AntiBasileus; Ernestine Wilson, Third Anti-Basileus· ' ' Gladiola Dale, Grammateus; Donnell B. Anderson, Corresponding Grammateus; Dolores S. Bradley, Tamias; Lottie M. Palmer, Tamias Grammateus; Gladys W. Jackson, Phylacter; Carlene G. Bennett, Custodian; Mattie B. Johnson, Epistoleus and Gwendoly D. Taylor, Chaplain.

Soror Lorene J. Terry, Basileus

Sorors are very active in numerous civic and educational affairs. Sorors Carlena G. Bennett, Lorene J. Terry, Ernestine Wilson, and Joyce Wood served as hostessess for the Sigma Brothers' "Job Fair." Students received information about job skills and scholarships. Representatives from various corporations set up exhibits to inspire and assist the students in making choices for future jobs. Sorors were joined by U.A.B. collegiate sorors, Amicettes and Archonettes in the annual visit to Chalkville Youth Services in Chalkville, Alabama. Over one hundred juvenile girls and boys participated in games, singing, and a talent exhibition. Prizes and gifts were donated by members of the chapter and the "Just Say No" Club of Hayden Elementary School. Soror Laura Lane sponsors the club. Chapter Sorors in attendance were Sorors Anna T. Griffith (Chairman), Gladys W. Jackson, Mattie B. Johnson, Laura N. Lane, DeloresS. Mitchell, Ruth T. Simmons, Lorene J. Terry, Bernice G. Wilson, and Ernestine Wilson. Sorors Carlena G. Bennett, Dorothy B. Craig, Delores F. Crittenden, Anna T. Griffith, Gladys W. Jackson, Laura N. Lane, Lottie M. Palmer, Lorene J. Terry and Ernestine Wilson and the Amicettes visited Oak Knoll Nursing Home and distributed fruit to all the patients. Soror Richard Evelyn Christian and Sigma brother Cecil Christian are residents of the home.

BOULE 1990 St. Louis, Missouri July 15-19, 1990 We'll look to see you there!

COMMUNITY SERVICE Columbus, OH

Gamma Zeta Zeta Riding High On PROJECT ZETA! from the Ohio Department of Health and has garnered 15 newspaper articles since last April. Peer educator programs of special note: 1) youth "lockins", at which, for a 12-hour period, AIDS education activities are combined with recreational activities70 young adults attended the last lock-in; and 2) the presentation of "A Time for Life: We're Protecting Ourselves Against AIDS." This fast-paced, musical, rap production, written and performed by the Baltimore Care Connection, was seen by 250 Columbus youth and received rave reviews. The chapter has also applied for a $50,000 proposal to the Office for Substance Abuse Prevention. If granted, these funds will support Zetaconducted substance abuse prevention workshops throughout the State of Ohio. Other chapter activities include the Zeta Round-Up, which resulted in two Sorors reactivating; support of King Bowl I (a football game between two Black colleges, sponsored by the Martin Luther King Center for Performing Arts) at which Zeta received publicity by purchasing the first 100 tickets; a chapter retreat, which was a big hit and is now an annual institution; and an extremely successful public Founders' Day luncheon, keynoted by AIDS expert Bro. Jacob A. Gayle, Jr., Special Assistant to the Deputy Director, Center for Disease Control.

Sorors Jerri Jackson-Smith, Bessie Jackson, Louone Tufts, Barbaro Hortgroue, Morion Honn and Trudy Walls.

Gamma Zeta Zeta has an award-winning PROJECT ZETA initiative-it has been recognized by the National Minority AIDS & HIV Convention, and received awards from the State of Ohio and the Sorority's National Executive Board. The program, which trains Black high school students to be peer educators on the subject of AIDS and ARC (AIDSrelated complex), was awarded $27,500 in grant funds

Eta Theta

Marlene Thurston - Grammateus; Norma Adamson Tamias; and Aveen Brown, Talaya Glenn, Charonda Dupree, Andrea Holland, Felencia Brown, Sabrina Robinson, Tasha Duncan, Orie Washington, and Briggett Parker. Eta Theta celebrated Founders' week with the following activities: a Sunday worship service, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. movie, rededication ceremony and social, student relation forum, guest speaker, Soror Senator Yvonne Miller, and a stepshow.

April 30, 1977 Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond, VA Eta Theta Chapter was chartered by six distinguished young ladies, Stevelynn Adams, Brenda Burwell, Diane Green, Nell Hoffler and Lafreda Mitchell. Currently active members are Regina Moon - Basileus; Sharonda Robinson - First Anti-Basileus; 92

COMMUNITY SERVICE

Atlanta, GA This year has been a busy one for the Zetas of Lambda Nu. They were actively involved in the Fun Run for the Fulton Alliance for Children, Habitat for Humanity, and Feed the Hungry. The ladies of Lambda Nu Chapter just recently pledged four talented new members (Fall '89). Earlier this year, Soror Tonya Cook was named in Who's Who of American Students. At the end of the fall quarter 1989, Lambda Nu Chapter was recognized as having the most improved grade point average. Officers for 1990-91: Basileus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ann Kimball First Anti-Basileus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tonya Cook Grammateus Denise Laing Tamias . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bernique Davenport Dean of Pledgees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Donna Carthan Phylacter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Renia Clay

Formal Rush. Mother and Daughter Tea. Lefl to right: Ann Kimball, Natosha Williams, Bermoue's Mom, Tonya Cook, Renie Clay, Bernique Davenport and Donna Carthon.

Crossover Night, December 1989. Left to righl: Donna Cartban, Renia Cloy, Denise Laing, and Bernique Dauenporl.

Chicago, IL Zeta Tau Zeta Chapter supports worthy causes in our community. This year the chapter has participated in the NAACP's Tag Day, March of Dimes Walkathon and the United Negro College Fund's Telathon. Zeta Tau Zeta has sponsored a high school class trip to see the movie "White Girl." The chapter marched in the Bud Billikin Parade with fellow Black Greeks and in March, jointly sponsored a scholarship luncheon for Finer Womanhood Week along with the members of the Chicago Metropolitan Council of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Each year Zeta Tau Zeta Sorors collect food and clothes for Chicago's less fortunate. The chapter also sponsored a Black History program for the area children. To insure the continued growth of the chapter, a reclamation party was held and twelve Sorors were reclaimed, and congratulations to Sorors Calva Williams-Bivens and Edwenia HutchinsJohnson who were recently married.

S ated: Earneslin Curry, Antoinelle Kirkwood, Fannimae Summ rower, Bessi Cook, Adri nne McDay, Edwenia Johnson, E/ayn Wheeler, Dorothy Brown, Cynthia McCoy and Myrtle Shannon. Se ond row: Florida Crowford, Theonila Durr, Janel Vanderbilt, Earn slineJeff rson, Mildred Butler, Lauro Banks, M lodie Byrd, Gen ui ue Massey, Gladys Simmons, Barbara Jones, Regina Haruey, Christine Carter, Gw ndolyn Corson, Glenda Gordon and Ros Pugh. Thi1·d row: Colua Biu ns, Pearl Simmons, Billy Gary, Doris Jackson, Doris Gr en, Joy Williams, Laue/le Ball, Doris Blue John on, V atri e Stokes and Myrtle Young.

STATE

EGIONAL NEWS

Indiana - Edna Metoyer, Director Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. is really growing in Indiana.Two collegiate chapters, Tau Nu at Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana and Beta Xi in Fort Wayne, Indiana on Indiana Institute of Technology campus have been chartered. Two more collegiate chapter charters are being processed. Tau Nu Chapter hosted the state meeting in October and is to be commended for a job well done. Mu Tau Zeta is the sponsoring chapter of Tau Nu in Speedway and Eta Upsilon Zeta in Fort Wayne. All graduate chapters have taken in new members and are working to retain the members. I am pleased to welcome the new Amicae group of Zeta Theta Zeta Chapter in Gary. Also, the Archonette and Amicette groups of Iota Zeta in Indianapolis. Mu Tau Zeta is busy working on an alcohol and drug abuse prevention program, Iota Zeta and Zeta Theta Zeta are working on the illiteracy programs and Eta Upsilon Zeta Chapter is working on a tutorial and economic development program. The collegiate chapters have been busy visiting nursing homes and assisting the graduate Sorors with their programs. Indiana is very proud of the progress being made and look forward to the future growth of the state.

New Jersey - Geraldine W. Johnson, Director The state of New Jersey is continuing to effectuate the national programmatic thrust. Membership has increased ten percent. Many Sorors have been reclaimed and Amicae membership has increased. A new chapter will be chartered in the Cape May Atlantic City Area this spring. Zeta Delta Zeta Chapter hosted the Atlantic regional Conference in October. Over 500 Sorors attended this leadership conference under the direction of Soror Mary E. Fields, Director of the Atlantic Region. Soror Geraldine W. Johnson was Regional Marshal. Epsilon Xi Zeta Chapter raised $2,500 for the United College Fund. Gamma Nu Zeta sponsored a financial aid fair and workshop. Gamma Omicron Zeta had a panel discussion on unwed mothers and fathers. Eta Omicron Zeta Chapter participated in the March of Dimes Walkathon.

Alpha Epsilon Zeta Chapter Keeps Kansas on the Move Alpha Epsilon Zeta Chapter, which hosted the October 28th, 1989 State meeting was the outstanding beginning of a good year start for Kansas. Soror Helen Townsend-Beteet, invited the Regional Director, Soror Alma Washington, to be the keynote speaker at the Zeta Investing in People luncheon. The opening sessions set the stage for the chapters in attendance: Alpha Epsilon Zeta Chapter, Kansas City, Kansas, Omega Theta, University of Kansas Chapter, Lawrence, Kansas, Epsilon Mu Chapter of Kansas State University campus and Mu Nu Chapter of Wichita State campus.

Dr. Johnnye M. Witcher, State Director of Alabama, is proud of the chapter expansion in the state. Under her administration, two graduate chapters and two undergraduate chapters (Auburn University and Jacksonville State) have been chartered. Soror Witcher joined Epsilon Beta Chapter at Alabama State University thirty-five years ago. She was an Alpha Rho Zeta scholarship recipient. She has served the Sorority as chapter Basileus three terms, chapter Epistoleus, Collegiate Advisor since 1977, State Director since 1985, and member of the National Education Foundation since 1988. Professionally, Soror Witcher serves as chairperson of Curriculum and Instruction in the College of Education at Alabama State University in Montgomery, where she has worked since 1977.

STATE/REGIONAL NEWS Zetas, Sigmas and Affiliates Hold First Joint State Meeting

New Orleans, LA

Members of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. and Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. were called together for the first Oklahoma Joint State Meeting during fall semester. It was convened on the Langston University campus by State Directors Soror LaWanna Hackner Bruner and Brother Willard Pitts, both of Oklahoma City. Nearly one hundred Zetas, Sigmas, Amicae, Archonettes, Doves and Sigma Shadows were in attendance for the sixteen hour marathon meeting, with workshops, followed by an all campus dance, sponsored by Lambda Alpha. Members focused on leadership roles and training. Throughout the day-long conference Midwestern Regional Director for Zeta, Soror Alma F. Washington, Esq. and both state Directors provided direction and input as they focused on their programmatic thrusts for the current year. Zetas concentrated on Project ZIP-Zetas Investing in People, literacy promotion, political awareness, economic development, interpersonal relationships within the sisterhood and strengthening organizational building. The Sigmas focused on SATAP-Sigmas Against Teen Age Pregnancy, bigger and better business, education and social action. State Representative and Honorary Zeta Freddye Williams called upon her Sorors to be even more involved in protecting and providing for the endangered youth of our African-American communities. Soror Sylvia A. Lewis, past Midwestern Regional Director, current Regional Training Coordinator, former Dean of Students at Langston and a member of the Board of Regents for the University of Oklahoma, also called for increased efforts toward providing a safe and drug-free environment for youngsters of our communities. Others on program included: Sorors Karen Knauls, Basileus, Alpha Iota Zeta Chapter, Tulsa; Mary Wynn, Basileus, Alpha Lambda Zeta Chapter, and State President, Muskogee; Flora Hamlin, Zeta State Secretary, Terry Williams, Basileus, Lambda Alpha; zeta Amicae Kaye Watkins; and Brothers Paul Brown, Dennis Peacock and Dennis McCarroll, President, Delta Beta Sigma Chapter.

Sorors Lucille Hunter, Mary Ketchens and Elvera Williams.

Soror Delores Pennington, Chair of the Southern Regional Executive Board

Alpha Gamma Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. was the Hostess Chapter of the 56th Anniversary of the Southern Regional Conference of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. The conference was held June 8-10, 1989, Sheraton Hotel, New Orleans, LA. Soror Lillian C. Wilson is the Basileus of the Alpha Gamma Zeta Chapter.

STATE/REGIONAL NEWS Goldsboro, NC

North Carolina State Conference On October 13-15, 1989, Zeta Chi Zeta Chapter jubilantly hosted the State Leadership Conference in Goldsboro, NC. Approximately 200 Sorors, Archonettes, Amicettes and Amicae from across the state gathered for this grand fellowship. The kickoff program was a public meeting at which the Honorable Mayor Hal Plonk presented a proclamation to Basileus Willie J. Robinson. Also, a plaque was presented to State Director Gloria B. Walker, declaring her an Honorary Citizen of Goldsboro, NC. Community youth were highlighted for outstanding contributions to their community. The honorees were Staris Best, Toni Chapman, Rev. Timothy Dortch, Manuel Dudley, Paulita Angel Musgrave, Aronda Price, La Willette Robinson and Jo Anne Spruill. The evening concluded with a public auction. Day two included a business session and workshops. The highlight of this day was the "Blue and White Luncheon," at which Sigma Brother, Dr. Marion Phillips, was the guest speaker. He captivated the audience with his poetry. The evening ended with a dinner/dance at which Sorors, husbands, friends and Brothers danced the night away. Officers Basileus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Willie J. Robinson 1st Anti-Basileus . . . . . . . . . . . . Cynthia B. Worrell Grammateus Sylvia Barnes Asst. Grammateus Ludia Burden Tamias Juanita King Tamias-Grammateus . . . . . . . . . . . Linda Griswold Antapokritis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Julia D. Best Phylacter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shirley Bond

Members of Zeta Chi Zeta Chapter

The Friends of Zeta (Amicae), contributed much to the sue ess of the NC. State Leadership Conference.

These young ladies partic1pole in many yearly a tiviti s including self esteem/drug alert workshop , and their [undrcuser, "Stream of Colors."

STATE/REGIONAL NEWS

Successful Leadership Conference in the State of Georgia Bettye H. Shelling, Director The Sorors of the State of Georgia are very proud of their accomplishments and successes in recent years. At the 1989 State Conference, there was a record number of attendees including Zetas, Archonettes, and Amicae. Soror Marion Shannon, Southeastern Regional Coordinator of the Leadership Academy, conducted the leadership training workshop and Soror Hydia Coney, National Third AntiBasileus, provided leadership for collegiate members and served as the awards luncheon speaker. One of the highlights of the conference was the chartering of Xi Xi Zeta Chapter of Lithonia, Georgia, Soror Genova Lawrence, Basileus.

Chartering Services, Xi Xi Zeta Chapter, Lithonia, GA

Bettye H. Shelling presents award lo Coleen Gary, Stale Marshal/Basileus, Epsilon Tau Zeta Chapter, Macon, Georgia.

members committed to current national programs. Soror Falicia Hughes presented an update on the "Current Substances of Abuse." Her presentation covered the use and abuse of drugs such as cocaine, crack and "ice." Soror Beteet outlined a program for chapter expansion within the State. The State goal is to have at least one additional graduate chapter by July 1990 and all collegiate chapters activated by May 1990. ZETA TO EXPAND IN WICHITA, KANSAS Soror Wanda Caeser, a former member of the collegiate chapter in Wichita, Kansas has been appointed by the Kansas State Director to pursue membership applicants within her city. Wichita, one of the first graduate chapter sites within the Midwestern Region has been without a Zeta chapter since the late 1960's. Wichita, one of the largest cities in Kansas, is a very promising city for Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.

Kansas Helen T. Beteet, Director Zetas in Kansas hope they are part of the reason their state is known as the "Land of Ah-h-h's"! This year members in the state have been busy to make Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. known. In October 1989, the Sorors of Kansas met in Kansas City for the state meeting. With representatives invited from four chapters, the meeting's focus was on understanding and implementing the national programs. Sorors Alma Washington, Midwestern Regional Director; Falicia Hughes, Substance Abuse Counselor and Helen T. Beteet, State Director were presenters. Soror Washington gave a "National Program Quiz" to test members' knowledge of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority's current thrusts. She followed with a question and answer period designed to get 97

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"Our sojourn here on earth is but one small step of our journey through eternity ..... "

Soror Gwen Brunson, Washington, D.C., was a national trustee at the time of her death in 1990. Soror Esther C. Peyton, Washington, D.C., was a former national executive board chair. She edited the Archonian Key, and suggested the idea of IZ and Amicette auxiliary groups. Soror Jewel Livingston, St. Louis, MD, was also a national executive board chair. In 1976, she headed the Biographical Directory of Zeta Women Project. Soror Charlene Drake, Chicago, IL was an enthusiastic Great Lakes Region officer. Soror Barbara Sawyer Thomas, El Cerrito, CA, will be missed by her Xi Lambda Zeta Chapter members.

Soror Irene B. Johnson Into the Zeta sisterhood with such Inspiring words and wit. Indelible memories of Irene's poise and dignity. Freddye C. Murphy

Bearer of a Christian witness in: Building self-esteem in her students as a principal, and Backing her Sorors at Soules and other meetings.

Freddye C. Murphy, Saginaw, Ml, died September 25, 1989. A graduate of Paul Quinn College in Waco, Texas, she was a charter member of Zeta Omega Zeta Chapter in Saginaw. She was a second grade teacher in the Buena Vista Public School System. She served as the chapter's Grammateus and Tamias-Grammateus. Her leadership and service also included being the chapter's longest serving representative to the Pan Hellenic Council. At the chapter's Finer Womanhood observances in April, 1990, the annual scholarship effort was named the Freddye C. Murphy Memorial Scholarship Fund. The ceremony was a cooperative effort with the local chapter of Phi Beta Signa Fraternity and the Pan Hellenic Council.

Joining and chairing life members, Judicious in speech; "jazzy" in dress. Joyful, always, in the realm of ZETADOM!! Barbara B. Younge, Basileus Beta Delta Zeta Philadelphia, PA

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DIRECTORY Regions and Regional Officers

Founders and Charter Members

Atlantic

Arizona Cleaver Stemons* Myrtle Tyler Faithful Viola Tyler Goings* Fannie Pettie Watts Pearl Neal*

Mary Fields

Grand Basilei, 1920 • Present

(by election year) Arizona Cleaver Stemons* . . . . . . . . . Myrtle Tyler Faithful Joanna Houston Ransom" . . . . . . . . . Nellie Buchanan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . S. Evelyn Lewis* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ruth Tappe Scruggs* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fannie R. Givens* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Violette N. Anderson" . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nellie 8. Rogers* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Edith Lyons" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Blanche Thompson" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lullelia W. Harrison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nancy Bullock McGhee . . . . . . . . . . . . Deborah Cannon Wolfe . . . . . . . . . . . . Mildred Cater Bradham" . . . . . . . . . . . Isabel M. Herson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Janice G. Kissner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Edith V. Francis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Eunice S. Thomas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1920 1921 1922 1923 1925 1926 1930 1933 1937 1939 1940 1943 1948 1954 1965 1970 1974 1980 1986

"Deceased National Officers

Eunice S. Thomas . . . . . . . Grand Basileus Mary Anr11Spicer . . . . . . First Anti-Basileus Brenda Kay Green ... Second Anti-Basileus Hydia L. Coney . . . . . . Third Anti-Basileus Emma Faulk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grammateus Jylla Moore Foster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tamias Eva Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Phylacter Virginia Hansberry . . . . . . Executive Board, Chair Rosie L. Thompson Graduate, Member-at-Large Angelita Carter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Collegiate, Member-at-Large Effie Buford Graduate Member, Executive Committee Tracy M. Shelley ..... Collegiate Member, Executive Commillee Jeanna W. Bridges .... Collegiate Member, Nomination Committee Janice G. Kissner . . . . . . . Executive Board Edith V. Fran 1s . . . . . . . . Executive Board Isabel M. Herson . . . . . . . Executive Board Board or Trustees

Mary Ell n Forte . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chair Lilli 8. Francis Lula Gray Elizabeth John on Mayme L. Sweeney Ern stme Curry . . . . . . . . . R sident Agent V rlyn Campbell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Trustee, Birch Haven

Regional Director State Directors Althea Armstrong . . . . . . . . . . . . . Delaware Jeanette Bowen . . . . . . Massachusetts and Rhode Island Martha Williams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maryland Geraldine Johnson . . . . . . . . . . New Jersey Lorraine Clement New York Barbara Henderson . . . . . . . . Pennsylvania Eastern

Vera Moore

Regional Director State Directors Lois Sylver . . . . . . . . . District of Columbia Gloria 8. Walker . . . . . . . . . North Carolina Lynn Allen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Virginia Clara Cook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West Virginia Great Lakes

Vera Paul

Regional Director Stale Directors Marietta C.L. Bailey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Illinois Edna Metoyer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Indiana Avil Harris . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kentucky Jeffrey Williams Michigan TBA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Minnesota Mary F. Curtis Ohio Bobbie Smith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wisconsin Midwestern

Alma Washington Regional Director State Directors Margaret McCollum . . . . . . . . . . . Colorado Debra Bynum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Iowa Helen Beteet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kansas Beulahre Dixon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Missouri Ruth Watkins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nebraska LaWanna Hackner Bruner . . . . Oklahoma Pacific

Myrtle Ballard

Regional Director State Directors TBA Alaska Dorcas Scott . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Arizona Zelda Hutcherson . . . . . . . . . . . . . California TBA : . . . . . . . . . . Nevada TBA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . New Mexico Thelma Glover . . . . . . . . . . . . . Washington South Central

Bonita Gillespie Regional Director State Directors Johnnye Witcher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Alabama Ulysses Jean Williams . . . . . . . . . Arkansas Patricia Henington . . . . . . . . . . . Mississippi Ossie Trammel Tennessee South Eastern

Macon Gardner Regional Director State Directors Rosa Brown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Florida Bettye Shellings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Georgia Barbara Moore . . . . . . . . . . South Carolina Southern

Regina Holmes

Regional Director State Directors Nancy 8. Shepard . . . . . . . . . . . . Louisiana Nellie Ingram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Texas, East Bettye Fisher Texas, West

National Education Foundation

Deborah C. Wolfe . . . . . . . . . . Chairperson Mildred C. Bradham .... Vice-Chairperson Issie L. Jenkins . . . . . . . . . . . Legal Counsel Mary Beck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Secretary Cheryl Lanier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Treasurer Eunice S. Thomas Evelyn Lewis Lullelia W. Harrison Eunice M. McKelvey Isabel M. Herson Johynne M. Witcher Brenda Kay Green Hydia L. Coney National Program Directors, Representatives, Committee Chairs and Special Assistants to the Grand Basileus

Hazel Simmons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Amenities Alberta Thomas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Amicae Doris McAdams Stokes . . . . . . ARCHON E. Marie Gilbert . . Black Women's Agenda Kay Rosebure . . . . . . . Budget and Finance Bessie Canty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Child Care Stephanie Dukes . . . . Collegiate Programs Wynde Jones . . . . . . . Collegiate Programs Grace W. Phillips ..... Community Liaison Marion T. Reddick . . . . . . . . . . . Data Bank Adrienne McCullum Economic Development Barbara West Carpenter Education Claire F. Porter Employment Opportunity Bettina Scott . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grants Mayme Jackson Honorary Members Freddye Williams Honorary Members Vivien Hansbury Leadership Conference of Civil Rights Lucy Edwards . . . . . . . . . . . . Legal Counsel Dorothy Bass Life Members Marilyn Brooks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NAACP Geraldine Noble NCNW Lottie Hastings NCW-US Augusta White . . . . . National Observances Marlene Sharpe . . . . . . . . . . . . . Necrology Stacy Hendley . . . . . . . . . . . . . News Media Henri Etta Lowe . . . . . . . . . Performing Arts Alma Macer . . . . . . . . . . . . Performing Arts Elaine Johnson . . . . . . . . . . . . Project Zeta Norma Dartis . . . . . . . . Political Awareness Thelma Duggin . . . . . . . . . . Public Relations Inez Chrisentery . . . . . . . . . . . . Reclamation Bernice Callaway . . . . . . . . . . Rededication Lullelia W. Harrison . . . . . Special Assistant Isabel M. Herson Special Assistant Mildred West . . . . . . . . . . Special Assistant Deborah C. Wolfe . . . . . . Special Assistant Janice Foster Stork's Nest Loma Pointer Stork's Nest Georgia Sanders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . UNCF Evelyn Brown Ways and Means Theressa Dixon . . . . . . Womens' Dynamic Years Doris Hall Youth Thelma Y. Thomas Youth Careers Executive Director National Headquarters

Linda J. Thompson National Headquarters Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.

1724 New Hampshire Avenue, NW Washington, D.C. 20009 (202) 387-3103 (800) 368-5772 Names and titles from national headquarters' records. For additional information about the Sorority, please contact the national office.