The Archon 1974 by Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.

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Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated Directorate Grand Baslleuslsabel M. Herson 1827 79th Avenue Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70807 A/C 504-357-4449

FounderPresident Emeritus Arizona Cleaver Stemons 1915 Federal Street Philadelphia, Pa. 19146 A/ C 215-PE5-0299

NATIONAL OFFICERS, 1972-74 1st Anti Basileus Ruth M. Gore 1208 Eastside Drive Greensboro, N.C. 27406 A IC 91 9-2 75-8842

Chairman of Executive Board

2nd Anti Basileus Jessie Artest 1305 LaSalle Street Tampa, Florida 33607 A/ C 813-255-0201

Undergraduate Member-at-Large Shelia Mouton 2710 Holman Houston, Texas 77004

Jewel P. Livingston 5523 Herbert Street St. Louis, Mo. 63120 A/ C 314-261-4736

Trustees

3rd Anti Basileus-{Acling] Janice G. Kissner 300 Martine Ave. White Plains, N.Y. 10601 A IC 914-946-4439

Rosalie Kennedy, Chairman 12202 Hunters Lane Rockhi 11, Maryland A/C 202-770-4146 Hazel Simmons 2801 Sarah Jane Lane Fort Worth, Texas 76119 A I C 81 7-536-4892 Leona McQuillister 186 Byxbee Street San Francisco, Calif. A IC 41 5-586-1534 Mary A. Gray 4369 Clements St. Detroit, Michigan 48238 Mabel H. Scruggs 1103 Queens Drive Chattanooga, Tennessee 37 416 A/ C 615-629-5229

Grammateus Gwendolyn Tate 2008 North Peoria Ave. Tulsa, Oklahoma Tamias Alice Roye 217 Marks Ave. Darby, Pa. AC/ 215-583-7975 Phylacter Edith Francis 108 Bennington Drive Hightstown, N.J. 08520 A IC 609-448-7068 Antapokritis Dorothy P. Lee 3459 Percival Ave. Miami, Florida 33133 A/ C 305-448-9501

Executive Secretary Goldie Baldwin National Headquarters 1734 New Hampshire Avenue N.W. Washington, D.C. 20009 FOUNDERS Arizona C. Stemons, Founder, President Grand Basileus, Emeritus 1915 Federal Street Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 191 46 A/ C 215-PE5-0299

Myrtle T. Faithful 114-82 177th Street Jamaica, New York 11434 Al C 212-358-7730

Pearl Neal 126 Martin Street Charlotte, North Carolina 28208 AIC 704-332-8820

Vola T. Goings A. A. No. 4, Jamestown Road Springfield, Ohio 45502 A/C 513-423-4470

Fannie P. Watts 396 Decatur Street Brooklyn, New York 11233 A/C 212-773-2939

THE OFFICIAL ORGAN OF ZETA PHI BETA SORORITY, INCORPORATED SPRING, 1974

VOL. XXIX - No. 4

THE ARCHON is published by Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., from the office of the Antapokritis, located at 3459 Percival Avenue, Miami, Florida 33133. All correspondence, manuscripts and photographs shou Id be addressed to Sorer Dorothy P. Lee, Editor, at this address.

PAST GRAND BASIL El Arizona C. Stemons 1915 Federal Street Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19146 A/ C 215-PE5-0299

Myrtle T. Faithful 114-82177th Street Jamaica, New York 11434 A IC 212-658-7730 Joanna H. Ransom 396 Montgomery Street Brooklyn, New York 11225 A/C 212 IN7-8715 Nellie Buchanan 3919 Bateman Avenue Baltimore, Maryland 21216 A/C 301-542-7939 S. Evelyn Lewis 991 Herkimer Street Brooklyn, New York 11233 Al C 212-493-7596 Ruth T. Scruggs 180 Donna Lea Blvd. Williamsville, New York 14221

Lullel ia Harrison 3210 South MacGregor Way Houston,. Texas 77021 A/C 713-747-0366 Nancy Bullock McGhee Box 145, Hampton Institute Hampton, Virginia 23368 A/C 703-PA2-7278 Deborah Cannon Wolfe 62 South Union Avenue Cranford, New Jersey 07016 A I C 201 -8 ridge 6-6256 Mildred C. Bradham 1400 Woodgate Way Tallahassee, Florida 32303 A/C 904-385-7780

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A Message From the Grand Basileus Soror Isabel M. Herson Greetings to Zetas Everywhere, The approaching year brings the celebration of our 54th Anniversary Boule'-a time when Zetas from all sections of the country come together for an evaluation of the total program, for sharing of experiences, for new ideas, for the enjoyment of fellowship, for projections, and perhaps for the crowning purpo e-accountability. I am hoping that you will be a part of these purposes. August 1974 will terminate four glorious years of service to humanity, with emphasis on concern aor all human beings but with a specific focus on the child. This has been the THRUST of this administration, and you have supported it well. Thank you, dear sisters. As we continue in the service for Zeta, may we never forget the guidelines our beloved Founders gave lo us fifty-three year ago - Finer Womanhood, Scholarship, Service, and iisterly Love. Each is paramount in living a good life and in the implementation of the program of Zeta. It is the responsibility of every Zeta to serve her community for after all, that's what Zeta is all about. We are a service organization. We serve socially, civiscally, religiously, educationally and politically. These areas are broad, thereby making it possible for a membership of twenty-five thousand to find its working place in the world's arena of humanity. God bless you, my sisters, and may you continue lo live life at its best. Sisterly, Isabel

1972- 1974 Theme: "Relevance to Contemporary Issues - Humanity Our Concern; The Child, Our Focus" Targets: Program Emphases 1. Sisterly Love A Reality 2. WEHS - The Child: Stork's Nest 3. Campus Chapters: Greater Involvement 4. Reclamation 5. Zeta Image - Public Relations 6. Zetas' Internal Structures 7. Academic Excellence 8. Political Education

!JAZINGA RELICOFTHEPAS'1 Hazing has no part in the program of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.I It is a tradition some may wish to long remember, but must no longer use.

PLAN NOW FOR BOULE'! The planning committee has met and everything looks exciting. We have never before had a setting so beautiful as the 1974 site will! afford in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. We shall convene at the beautiful Marriott August 11th to 16th, 1974.

The office of the Grand Basileus proclaims the end of HAZING. The program of our sorority reflects dignity, service, sch larship, love, finer womanhood and relevance to the needs of humanity, It would then seem logical that our time would be given to preparing those who are aspiring for membership, for implementing these objectives and ideas. I do not see hazing providing this implementation.

You can not afford to miss the "Best Boule' Ever."

By human nature, we are slow in accepting change, but I am sure you can join me in seeing the uselessness of a practice which is no longer in step with the times, Zeta does not include any phase of hazing as a part of its membership activities. There is no choice but to discontinue it. To continue the practice misrepresents the principles which Zeta's program promotes and presents justification for indefinite suspension,

Details will be dispatched at intervals.

Among the appr ved recommendations f the l 972 Boule is the "Zera Pledge and Probate's Bill of Rights." This will emphasize among other things, the rights and protection the pledges have as they engage in the training period. HAZING IS OUT!

PROCLAMATIONS

I, Isabel M. Herson, Grand Casileus of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Proclaim the Following:

"FINER WOMANHOOD MONTH" The last full week of February and the full month of March, shall be observed as Finer-Womanhood Month. During this period activities should emphasize the founding of our great sisterhood with tribute to our Founders.

"VIOLET ANDERSON DAY" In memory of our soror, the late Violet Anderson - April 15, shall be observed as Violet Anderson Day.

MOTHERS' MARCH That all chapters contact local March of Dimes Office for participating in the annual Mothers' March. Our National Executive Committee endorses the "Chapter March" as an official activity in support of our relationship with the National Foundation for March of Dimes.

ceremony involving undergraduates, second; and, the Reaction Panel third. Objective Quizzes dealing with types of leaders and types of followers ranked first at the workshop in Prairie View, Texas; Leadership techniques ranked second; Buzz Groups ranked third; and, the Reaction Panel ranked fourth. Generally, the suggestions for improvement included "more time for questions, and answers", and "greater involvement of undergraduates and sponsors". The chairman of the workshop committee in Tulsa, Oklahoma was Soror Ann Prendergrast from Chicago, Illinois; in Cleveland, Ohio, Soror Marilyn A. Brooks from Richmond, Virginia; and, in Prairie View, Texas, Soror Princella Milligan from Houston, Texas. The Executive Board has approved the recommendation that the National Sectional Leadership Workshops be repeated annually, but not in conjunction with regional meetings. It was further suggested that more undergraduates be sought out in the initial planning and become more involved in the workshop programs. The office of the National First Anti-Basileus is presently reviewing invitations to host the National Sectional Leadership Basilei-Sponsor Workshops. Because of the nature of numerous problems encountered by this office and the national headquarters, it seems urgent and feasible to also involve the sponsors of undergraduate chapters. Accordingly, if you are

FROM THE DESK OF NATIONAL FIR T ANTIBASILEUS Soror Ruth Miller Gore GR ET1NGS SORORS: I cherish the opportunity lo extend lo each of you my sincere greetings and best wishes. It has been gratifying to note the very fine way in which you responded to the National Sectional Leadership Workshops in Tulsa, Oklahoma; Cleveland, Ohio; and, Prairie View, Texas. I sincerely thank you for taking time from your very busy schedule to respond to the Workshop questionnaires that were circulated during the fall 1972 which facilitated the planning of various activities related to your interests and needs. My deep appreciation to Grand Basileus Herson for her continuous guidance. Special thanks to Regional directors, associate directors, host chapters, and all participants.

interested in serving as hostess for one of the National Workshops, please contact me immediately. If you have any suggestions about the type of activities for the workshops, and would like to be a participant on the program, please inform me as soon as possible. It is by providing the opportunity for sorors to enhance their knowledge, skills, and techniques that help to develop leaders; and, it is the spirit of cooperation that helps to advance our beloved sorority. I look forward to hearing from both graduate and undergraduate sorors. Sisterly yours,

WORKSHOP EVALUATION

Soror Ruth M. Gore National First Anti-Basileus 1208 Eastside Drive Greensboro, North Carolina 27406 (919) 275-8842

Participants evaluated the workshops by responding to the Workshop Evaluation Forms. Exceedingly high interest was exhibited by the participants at all three workshops. ln Tulsa, Oklahoma the most outstanding features of the workshop were the Skit about Undergraduates and their ponsor, first; the Buzz Groups, second; and, Reaction Panel, third. Participants attending the workshop in Cleveland, Ohio overwhelmingly indicated that the most impressive features were the "Buzz roups", first; Rededication

Other pertinent data from the Workshop Evaluation Forms revealed the following:

Tulsa, Oklahoma

1. Did you receive the information early enough to make plans to attend the workshop?

Yes No Too short Just right Too long Excellent Good Fair Poor

2. The duration of the Workshop was:

3. The rating of the workshop as a whole should be:

My chapter entirely My chapter in part Myself entirely Very adequate Adequate Inadequate AnnualJy Every other year Not at all At each region

4. My expenses to attend the workshop were borne by:

5. The facilities sessions were:

for

holding

the

workshop

6. This type of workshop should be repeated:

A good deal Average A little nothing

7. Did you learn something that will benefit you and your chapter upon your return?

Total Number Attending Graduate Sorors Undergraduate National Officers Regional Directors Associate Directors

Cleveland, Ohio

95 5 11

100

99 1

52 2 2

3 2

I 00

68 32

49 49

36 97

4 61

4 129

141

54 7

103

112

5 3

100

54th Boule - 1974 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Marriott - August 11-16th 6

Prairie View, Texas

SOROR JESSIE ARTEST SECOND ANTI-BASILEUS

Dear Sorors: The past two years were filled with opportunities, challenges, and some successes. Much has been done relative to scholarships, fel!owships, and Educational Services, but much more remains untouched. As we move into the second Boule Term, every possible resource must be utilized to accomplish our task. Although, we are proud of our past accomplishments, we look forward to greater gianes. Thank you sincerely for your loyalty and unswerving support. I solicit your co-operation to an even greater degree as we face the massive responsibility which we bear in couseling and teaching students and their parents on the avried opportunities available to them. The purpose of this article is to make your job a little easier. One author has said, "There is no greater role to be played in insuring the future strength and greatness of this nation than in guiding its young people and helping them

to find themselves and their future." THAT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF ALL ZETA SORORS. The following information should be relevant to our Undergraduates and high school students in your various communities.

GENERAL FINANCIAL AID INFORMATION The following general information is true at almost all Colleges and Universities. I. All require an aid application 2. All require ome manner of financial information from the student's family. Most will accept the College Scholarship Service Parents' Confidential Statement. 3. All colleges have an estimated cost for students attending that school under different circumstances (resident, commuter, married). 4. he amount of financial aid usually awarded a student is based upon the difference between the cost of attending a college and the amount reasonably available to a student (the CSS report on the Parents' Confidential Statement is the normal starting place - the financial aid officer at each school will adjust this report if unusual circumstances are brought to his attention by the student and-or the family). This is called "financial need." '7

Second Anti-Basileus Cori't. 5. The financial aid awarded is a combination of many factors including: a. The student's high school record and standardized test scores b. The amount needed c. The students indicated preference d. Sometimes the students indicated career plans e. The student's classification (freshman, sophomore, etc. - since most schools as a general rule do not like to see a freshman work too much - particularly if the student has not had a job while attending high school). f. The amount and kind of aid which the school has available. 6. No matter what names they are given, financial aid is only three tiings: Scholarships, Loans, and Employment. 7. Where there is a lar~e amount of "financial need," most schools try to package or combine the types of financial aid awarded. 8. Where there is a relatively small amount of aid needed, the student's preference will normally determine the kind of aid awarded - if available.

9. Most schools have a deadline for applications, so students should apply early. It is not necessary that you have been admitted to a college before you apply for financial aid, but the school will not make you an award until you have been admitted. 10. Where these things are applicable, the student normally must make separate application for admission, housing and financial aid. Each of these may have separate deadlinse. Again, apply early. 11. If you have made application for aid from a school (and have been admitted), and you have not heard from them by about May or early June, write the financial aid office and inquire as to your status. Sometimes the "paer work" gets misfiled.)

OBSERVATIONS 1. Almost all students want "full" scholarships. This is almost limited to the dream category, unfortunately, unless you are a "Varsity-type athlete." Less than a fraction of 1 per cent of all scholarshops are given on "acadernics.: alone. 2. Many students do not want to borrow money to attend college. While most agree in principal with not going into debt, a loan may be the only answer to college attendance since loands constitute al least 80 percent of the toal aid available at most colleges. 3. Employment is the second most requested type of aid, but it does not meet the needs of many students. A student does not receive pay until after he has worked. Consequently, cash at registration time may present a problem. 4. The deadline for applying for scholarships is usually around February l, and for other types of aid - March 1, for the academic year beginning the following September. 5. Students who receive aid must re-apply each year or semester. Some may be required to re-apply each quarter or trimester. The main point is to apply early. Encourage undergraduates to apply for Zeta scholarships. Application forms and other necessary materials may be requested from the National Headquarters in Washington, D.C. or from Sorer Jessie Arrest, 1305 LaSalle Street, Tampa, Florida 33607. ANNOUNCEMENT: Your chairman of Scholarships and Educational Services is in the proce s of making an evaluative study of the Zeta Scholarship program. This is necessary at thist ime in order to determine the effectiveness of the delivery of the service for which she is responsible. This evaluation cannot be done without your help. In the near future, a questionnaire will be mailed to each chapter. ~he ~uestionnaire will be constructed for ease of completion. In the meantime, if you have awarded any scholarships since 1970, please do a follow-up of each recipient. This information will be helpful in this study. Thanks for your cooperation and support.

NATIONAL

PHYLACTER

SOROR JEWEL P LIVINGSTON CHAIRMAN OF THE EXECUTI\t E BOARD

SOROR EDITH V FRANCIS

ON PERSONAL MAGNETISM

Dear Sorors, Fondest greetings to each and every one of you as we preP.are for another New Year. 1973 marked, for our Amicae, their 25th year of friendly service to Zeta; ti also marked the 25th anniversary of our Life Membership Program. However, I 973 was signigicant to me, as my 25th anniversary as a member of the greatest sorority, Our Zeta.

The highly magnetic woman is one of cheerful, sumpathetic, optimistic disposition. She is easy to approach, slow to criticize, quick to praise, and ready to adapt herself to unexpected conditions. She knows, too, how to say the appropriate word, how to put herself in the other woman's place, and how to grant

favors.

Reflecting back, I have seen great growth and progress for all of us over the e past 25 years, but if Zeta i to continue to develop to its true potential, we must reassess our roles, our responsibilities and our actions. We must rechart our course, fully utilizing the talents at hand lo maximize our results; and unquestionably, we must rededicate ourselves to the fine and noble ideals upon which our sisterhood was founded.

The highly magnetic woman is modest, eventempered, and courteous. She speaks in quiet, wellbred tones. She speaks principally of pleasant subjects. She speaks to the point. She shows interest in what others have to say and is a willing listener. She carefully avoids giving offense. She is diplomatic in the best sense of the word and knows the art of making herself a likeable person.

I look forward to continued service to Zeta. As your Natinoal Phylacter, I take this opportunity to remind you that your chapter's constitution and-or revision must be on file and should be sent to me immediately, if you have not already done so, in order that our records be complete.

The highly magnetic woman is strong and helathy and can more readily radiate hope and cheer. Her estimate of herself plays an important part in forming her personality and in impressing others. What such a woman thinks about herself is reflected in her face, voice, manner, walk and in general.

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BOIL IT DOWN It costs money to set type. Make every word count.

lf you can make one or two words do the work of three or four, write it that way. Here is a brief list to use for a guide:

Soror Dorothy P. Lee National AntapokritisThe best publicity is honest news of activities. First there must be activities about which to write. No antapokritis should be expected to keep her chapter in the news when she has nothing newsworthy to write about. She should not be expected to "Blow Up" unimportant meetings, or serve as a personal publicity agent for the officers of her chapter.

WRITE all the a fact another aappear

TELL YOUR PICTURES

STORY

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$1,000 first both [or January in 1973 for when

A picture may or may not be worth 10,000 words, but pictures are basically more interesting than words. The ANTAPOKRITIS should be aware that pictures add much to the readership or a news story and should always be on the lookout for pictures ... good ones.

The antapokritis who understands what is news, what editors want, and how to present news for the newspaper and our ARCH ON is an editor's best friend. IDENTIFYING ZETAS IN THE NEWS Always identify the main characters in your news story. Identification is not necessary in lists of committee appointments and other such lists of names. Usually persons in the news can be identified for readers by giving their: Home address Occupation Title Age

DO NOT WRITE all the different an actual fact another one appear to be cost the sum of a total of $1,000 first of all both of them for the month of in the year of 1973 for a period of at the time when

HANDLING PHOTOGRAPHERS You should know in advance what will make good picture material and set it up for the photographer. Do not keep him waiting. Tell him what the picture is for and how you plan to use it. Then let him be the final judge in arranging subjects.

Former appearance in news Relationship with others Authority Avocation

PUT ZETAS IN THE NEWS Interview Zetas on every special occa ion such as anniversaries, appointment to new jobs, election to office, when they receive awards or honors, when they retire after long service in an organization, when they do something unusual, when their opinions are new , when they have newsworthy facts at hand, when they are heroic, when they take trips, when they do anything that is unusual. 10

4. Fees are: Full page . $40.00 Half page .... 20.00 One fourth page 10.00 NOTE: One eighth page 5.00 will be used for special announcements or boxed emphasis.

CAPTION MATERIAL It is an unforgivable sin to turn in a picture to an editor with more persons in the picture than you have identified in the caption. Identify everyone in the picture from LEFT to RIGHT.

Do not write names on the back o[ the picture. Type the names, leaving space at the top of the sheet to paste it to the bottom of the photograph. ACTION PICTURES Action pictures are needed. Set up your pictures, if possible, to show somebody doing something. A void posed pictures when possible.

All pictures must be BLACK AND WHITE GLOSSY PRINT. All pictures should have CUTLINES attached to each photo with explicit information about the event.

When taking pictures of a banquet or luncheon speakers' table, snap the picture without warning. Otherwi e the subjects will stop and pose. Take the speaker while she is talking.

All articles must be TYPED AND DOUBLE SPACED. Hand written articles will not be accepted.

SIZ OF PICTURES The standard size for a news picture is 8 by JO inches. Often a 5 by 7 is acceptable. Pictures of an individual, a new president or a speaker may be a head and shoulders picture. Picture should be printed on GLOSSY paper. 00 NOT SEND MONIES TO THIS OFFICE

We would like to have news from each region. Regional Directors are asked to put this information in their news letters. In writing your story, give the facts-who, what, when, where, why and if possible how. Your job is to present news of your chapter to the public through the ARCHON. All the information you give out should be accurate, complete, brief and timely. Addresses for mailing the Archon comes from National. Any soror not receiving an ARCHON should notify National Headquarters.

All monies for space in the ARCHON are: l. made payable lo National Treasurer, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated. 2. sen I lo the National Headquarters, Washington,

Zetas must be in the main stream of what's happening. If it's happening in your community, city, state, region-BE IN IT!

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3. cashier's checks or money orders-PLEASE NO PERSONAL CHECKS.

Executive Secretary-Goldie Baldwin

National Headquarters, 1734

ew Hampshire Avenue N.W., Washington, D .. 20009 12

All Roads Lead To Philadelphia 1974 Boule

Let this be a Boule' like we've never had before! Philadelphia affords experiences which we have not been able to enjoy in any other city. There, we will visit historic places and see the preservation of a great cultural heritage wiich marks the beginning of our American Independence. We will visit Independence Hall and among other things, see the meeting room where the United States constitution was signed September 17, 1787. You may even have the privilege of touching the Liberty Bell which proclaimed to the world that Independence had been declared; to say nothing of the privilege of visiting Mother Bethel A. M. E. Church which served as a terminal point for the underground railway in the struggle for the freedom of many slaves. There are many other points of interest. Come to Philadelphia! You will enjoy a "new look" to the Boule' program. Date: August 11-16, 1974 City: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Place: The Mariott Host Chapter: Beta Delta Zeta More detailed information will becoming from the local chapter and the National office. In the meantime however, you will want to plan for a few "new features." We are proud to announce that we shall enjoy "An Evening of the Performing Arts." This affair will be formal. You will want lo look your loveliest in your beautiful long gown and the gentlemen in their "tails" or "tux s." The Boule' Planning Committee is putting forth every effort co see that this convention will be a relaxing one. One step in this direction is "A Day of your Own." This is when you do what you wish-visit, whop, tour, relax-just wish it, and you can do it. Scholarships will be awarded-graduated, undergraduates, high school, Zetas, non-Zetas. We hope to give a minimum of a total of $25,000 in scholarships coming from all regions. Each region is expected to play an important part in this feature. More detailed information will be dispatched from the National Office. You will not want lo miss "Inspirational Mernents at Dawn-A Rededication." This new feature will set the stage for the Boule', so In white attire, all sorors will want to participate in this activity.

SPECIALS The Arnicae will be with us in Philadelphia! They are especially invited to meet simultaneously in recognition of their 25th Anniversary. The National Chairman of Amicae Affairs and her committee are enthuastically making plans for this Anniversary Program. We look forward to the fellowship this occasion will brings. 13

Tentative Boule Program

UNDERGRADUATES

Sunday, August 11

Registration Board Meeting . Committee Meetings Public Program - Banquet Monday August 12

Registration - continued "Inspirational Moments at Dawn"-A Rededication" Regional Breakfast Official Opening Press Conference Official Pictures - National, Regional, Chapters Business Session Seating of Delegates Message of Grand Basileus Committee Meetings Honoring Amicae - 25th Anniversary Tuesday August 13

FROM THE OFFICE OF THE ACTING THIRD ANTI· BASil.,EUS

Campus Chapters' Breakfast Business Session - Campus Chapters Workshop: Phase I Scholarship A wards Lucheon "Youth Speak Out" Workshop: Phase II "Seta's Involvements" Business Session "An Evening of the Performing Arts"

SOROR JANICE G. KISSNER It has been my distinct pleasure to work with you, a very special group of young women. I'm a richer individual because of that experience. We have tried to administer to you and your special needs as best we knew how. Every concern, every suggestion, every consideration has been given you by this office. This is clearly evident, and reflected in our National Programming. (Greater Involvement of Undergraduates). In fact, we had the first Nat'! Conference aside from Boule in 1969. We hold our workshops on various campuses around the cuunlry. We now have an entire day at Boule! This came about in 1970. It will continue. Undergraduates are being asked for their opinions and ideas at the outset of planning meetings, etc. This will continue, must continue if we are to develop out· standing leadership. We have grown three-fold in Three years. This is progress. However, none of these accomplishments or progressions alleviate the fact that we need more and greater involvement.

Wednesday August 14

Life Members' Breakfast Business Session Report of Nominating Committee Workshop: Phase III Business Session Informal Party Thursday August 15

"This Is Your Day" See Philadelphia - Tours Shop Visit Relax Have Fun In Your Own Way Formal Ball - White Attire for All Sorors

We have recommended many changes. Some passed, others must be refined and resubmitted for passage. Among the recommendations given is one that will require a constitutional change, but it must happen if our Board Composition is to reflect the massive growth and development in New Cahpters and previously established ones. We need at least two (2) more undergraduate representatives on our Nat'! Board to make decisions and policy.

Friday August 16

Business Sessions Balloting Reports Voting Results

Ins ta Ila ti on Official Closing Board Meeting 14

taking can be rewarding for all. After all our young women are great, and can think and plan responsibly. I'm dedicated to that premise. You've proven it over and over.

I want to direct your attention to some "in house" maters. Those being, ways in which can strengthen our "might" on campuses around the country. I. Hold weekly, bi weekly, or monthly planning meetings so that your affairs will be together!

Have a good year. Make 1973-1974 our best year. In other words Make Zeta Your Thing! It's the only thing to do. Zeta's got what you want, and we can be as you so eloquently say it, "totally together."

2. Keep internal business - internal. 3. Develop interesting projects that will reflect our relevancy to the time.

I'm proud I've had the opportunity to serve you. I tried to do my best. Sisterly, Janice

4. Wear your colors as much as possible. 5. Do as many things collectively as you can. 6. Talk about Zeta proudly and with authority. 7. Use your National handbooks, guidelines, etc. so that you know what Zeta is about, therefore you can relate that information to others.

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8. Be careful of your decorum. We do still stand for Finer Womanhood - Black Womanhood.

Undergraduate Involvement

9. Work cooperatively with other Greeks, other organizations. This enhances you. 10.

Remember Academic Exellence is still hallmark. Don't compromise that ever.

by Soror Jewel Livingston

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"It is essential that we as Graduates enable our Undergraduates to see themselves as participants in ·,.,one of the most exciting eras in our history, and to have a sense of purpose in relation ot it." True liberal education must help each undergraduate first to find herself as an individual, and secondly, to help her lose herself in interests, causes and ideas larger and more enduring than she is. Zeta has little need for a group of young women content to sit back and enjoy what has been called "a prosperous conformity." We as a Sorority group will always have room for imaginative, reasonable and responsible young women who are informed and who are truly creative. We are hopeful that our undergraduates are looking upon their college life as a means for realizing their full capacity as human beings, for finding major pleasure in learning, for living richly and responsibility and for doing their part to help create a better world and in so doing we urge every undergraduate to begin to make Zeta "Her Thing" if she is not doing so already. Soror Kissner challenged you to do this with those sight buttons she distributed to you at the 52nd Anniversary Boule.

Pledging Rushing

First and foremost hazzing is out. All forms we want our perspective Sorors to be anxious to belong to Zeta. This period should be one of the highlights of college life. Not an insufferable experience one chooses to forget right away. Also remember that Sororities are a luxury. One does not have to belong, be selective in your recruitment. Long lines can be short, very short on quality. Explore different approaches to attract whomever it is you want in your chapter. Let your Sponsor know your scheduled meeting dates. Also let her know your tentative, short range as well as long range plans for your Chapters operation. Remember to have her sign all official correspondence and orders for supplies and etc.

G raduate - Undergraduate Relationships

This means that as undergraduates you should be concerned with several things. You should be concerned about your chapters image. Your general feelings about self and chapter are indeed important for greater projection of our organization on the campus and in our local communities.

One essential point must be aired. We are all Zetas, the only difference being chronological. Therefore, we should not feel that we must be at opposite ends of the poles. We all share the same warmth for Zeta, we all love our great Sisterhood, therefore we should work together lo make it the most attractive Greek organization in existence. We won't be polarized, we can't afford polarization if we are lo survive. We can help this situation along if we make up our minds lo learn how lo compromise on key issues. Giving and

You should extend yourselves on the campus, or in your community, you should be active in all organizations and above all please be a part of the whole - Do not isolate yourselves. 15

- 'so you should engage in activities which would make the Sorority an attractive organization to join. Political Education is an area where clarification of issues is needed, endorsement of given political candidates is certainly an area of concern - we must become completely knowledgeable of all the facets of political science and how it can afford us as a people our just rights and privileges. You should sponsor programs and invite qualified civic leaders to come and address themselves to the issues that give rise to great concern. You should consult the League of Women Voters - ask them to design a program of educational value for your campus pertaining to "How to Vote" - How to fill out Registration forms, etc. Making Zeta your thing is to do anything that would enhance our Zeta image, to promote service to others as well as to ourselees, and to leave some lasting positive impressions for those that we come in contact with. Above all - believe that Zeta is the Best - that none other has what we have to prove tht belief by demonstrating your love, your interest and the extent of your care.

You should hold orderly and business like meetings. Learn about Zeta's internal structure, utilizing the different manuals to help get a greater understanding of our Sorority, nationally, regionally and locally. You should make sure every Soror has some responsibility in the chapter. This provides opportunities for learning and leadership development. You should never air chapter differences or personal conflicts out in the open. We are a family. Let's keep our "business at home." Your first obligation is to your pursuit of learning. Scholarship has been our hallmark. Let's keep our standards high. You must keep in constant contact with the graduate chapter in your area. Ask to serve on projects and to be included on all committees concerned with the planning of an activity. This also serves as a learning experience for you. Volunteer to serve in leadership roles for community programs which have been planned. Get involved in areas which will help you to grow. Do not take an assignment just because you are an undergraduate and deserve a chance, but rather take it because you want to work at the assignment in order to enhance your learning and to grow and mature with the experience. Everyone 1s a little afraid of every new task, but the more opportunities afforded you for experiences in doing a thing the more proficient you become if you work at it.

Project Areas of Concern volvement -

for Undergraduate

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We could not talk about projects without mentioning Project ZIP (Zetas Involvement Program). This is our first national program designed specifically for undergraduates. It is provided to meet a need for undergraduates to become far more relevant. This project was designed with a great deal of flexibility so that each chapter could use its own innovative ideas and ingenuity to develop projects designed to reduce birth defects. The National Foundation of the March of Dimes is lending its support to Zeta chapters to implement our projects. You should be a ware that the March of Dimes holds the highest record in the prevention of birth defects. From its excellen l in put, and research we have been made aware that the problems which affect our people as a whole healthwise are enormous. Malnutrition, mental retardation and environmental induced defects run rampant in Black people. We must become sensitive and concerned enough to demonstrate those factors through our project implemen ta lion. We m ust research, educate and disseminate information to prospective parents in order to assist in ensuring a better birthright for our children. Activities are needed which are geared towards upgrading the quality of life - consequently, it does not matter as to the size of your chapter. Whether the number is 5 or 25 or 50 you can develop a workable and worthwhile project.

In regards to reclamation - undergraduates must transfer immediately upon graduation to the nearest graduate chapter. Encourage inactive Sorors in your area to affiliate with your chapter. Try to project a sisterly atmosphere in every phase of your chapter living. Refrain from forming clicks - especially those sayings referring to your line - Every Zeta line should be a fine line. In regards to HAZING - Our Grand Basileus has proclaimed an end to hazing for our initiates. She states that "Hazing has no part in the program of ZOB Sorority, Inc. It is a tradition some may wish to long remember, but must no longer use. The program of our Sorority reflects dignity, service, scholarship, love, finer womanhood and relevance to the needs of humanity. It would then seem logical that our time should be spent preparing those who are aspiring for membership, for implementation of these ideas and objectives." The National Committee is presently working on our Probates' Bill of Rights which will emphasize the rights and protection pledgees have as they participate in the training period. The Grand Basileus states "Hazing is O T- out." 16

Plan seminars at regular intervals. You could highlight Sickle Cell Anemia and its spin off problems such as:

Advice lo Remember To the undergraduates we say you can become whatever you wish to become - just select the qualities that you desire most - and then act as if you had them. I'm not talking about faking, or bluffing or putting on airs - Rather I mean setting for yourself some good high standards and living up to them.

I) Compulsory screening of blacks only, while blacks are not the only ones affected. 2) Cancelling of Insurance policies or the increasing of premiums. 3) Genetic Counseling

If you desire to be a beautiful woman - then begin to act like a beautiful, graceful, self-possessed woman. II you want to be a leader then start acting like one Always act the part which you want to become and in time you will become -

These are all primary concerns for young adults who are prospective parents or those who will be. The number of Teenage pregnancies is another serious problem and is presently reaching appalling heights. Develop ways to help these girls - Develop means of helping them to adjust to this new situation.

Next, remember that life itself provides for a margin of error. Day by day we have to make decisions and to take action - quite often lacking the full knowledge that would assure us success.

The drug problem is definitely a menacing one. Undergraduates can be instrumental in bringing in resource people from the half-way oouses that deal with this problem. You can develop creative means of interpreting to the community the dangers of the drug problem.

Therefore, we can never completely avoid the possibility of making a mistake. But to fear making a mistake is the worst mistake of all. Life constantly yields us second chances, and it is in grapping them, that we put our previous failures to creative use. Since we learn by doing, we succeed only by having at some time failed.

Alcoholism is by far one of the greatest menaces among our youth today. You could sponsor "Health Speak Outs" with qualified medical personnel to answer questions that arise and follow these speak outs with a film festival of related areas to crystalize or bring home to the young adults the magnitude of the problem.

An finally, every minute starts an hour - and every minute offers you a new opportunity. Each time the clock ticks you have a chance to start over, to say, to do, to think or to feel something in such a way that you and our Zeta world are the better for it.

You could volunteer and work in the March of Dimes birth detect centers - by assisting the professionals and aides, as well as by entertaining the children on a regular basis.

Take advantage of every minute ~ put it to good use because minute by minute - day by day we write our own destiny - for we become what we do - we are all the sum total of our actions.

You could participate in the Walk-a-Thons in your locale and help to organize the minority group students on the campus to participate also. Contact health centers, neighborhood clinics and hospitals and offer volunteer assistance especially in the maternal and pediatric wards. Veneral Disease is a universal disease and many young people don't realize the realk, present and future dangers which can result from lack of treatment.

Support Our

You could institute a free - no questions asked center on the campus. Seek assistance from the administration lo help you set it up. The March of Dimes and Zetas could serve as a liaison bet ween the studen ts and the physicians in attendance.

Undergraduate Chapters ... More Power To Zeta

In regards to the Stork's Nest project - you might offer your services through assisting with soliciting items to stock the nest as well as to canvass the neighborhood to spread the news about this available service. 17

Lead on Undergraduates

Soror Gale Gilmore

Dr. Virginia Apgar.

Soror Sheila Mouton

Zetas and Sigmas participated in the 3rd Annual Youth Adult Leadership Conference, held in Boulder, Colorado. From Zeta we had oror Sheila Mouton Nat'I Undergraduate at Large - Soror Gale Gilmore - who gave a "mini Concert" and Brother Charles 8. Wright at'l ndergraduate Chairman of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity. Pictured with the famed Dr. Virginia Apgar.

Brother Charles 8. Wright

Scholarship Awards

Six students were recipients of scholarship awards sponsored by Delta Omicron Zeta Chapter, Boston, Massachusetts. Shown seated are five af the a wardees tle]t to right, Indy Williams, Susan Smith, Joyce Crayton, R. Lorraine Clemmons, and Dezzie Hall. Not shown is Marilyn Dobson. Standing: Mrs. Ethel Wray, president of Zeta Amicae, Sorors, Ruth Akinabami, Ruth Robertson, l?l'}.;i11a Caines. Basile us. Patricia Bell. Carmen Dillon. and Adelle Evans, Scholarship Chairman.

Gamma Iota Scholarship Recipients

Wilma Wiley, daughter or Sorer and Mr. Wilbur Wiley is a gradual e or Ccn I ral High School. Al Central Wilma sen cd as secretary of the usher staff and member or the volleyball team. I ler special talent is drawing. Wilma was the winner of the 1971 Miss Blue Re, 11e and a member

Arie Luticia Quinn, daughter of Soror and Rev. Whiteside also received a Gamma Iota Scholarship. Arie graduated recently from the Brainerd !Iigh School, where she received the first one thousand dollars scholarship to be given by the National Association of Secondary Principals to a student at Braincred or in the Sout beast. She enrolled at the University of Tennessee in Chattanooga.

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or the Z-Debs. She entered

Tennessee S1a1e Uuivcrsity and is majoring in Art Education. Sht: is anxiously pledging Zeta Phi Beta.

Zeta Zeta Zeta Chapter, Denver, Colorado, gives scholarship aid to three college students, Left to rig ht: Soror Velma L. Blair, chapter basileus, presenting scholarship aid to M isses Carolyn Pope, Temple Buell College, Denver; and Carol Ann Mc Catlum, Southern Colorado State College, Pueblo, Colorado. Sorer Eleanor Lewis, chapter gram mateus, looks on. Not shown in picture is M iss Gloria West, Metropolitan State College, Denver.

Miami City Chapter Members of Sigma Delta Chapter and brothers of Phi Beta Sigma relaxed on art figures at the University of Miami after planning for their Black Culture program.

Left to right: Andrew Jones, Carolyn Seabrooks, Sigma Sweetheart-Audrey Williams, Christine Parks. Susan Smith, Ike Duggins, Greg Ingraham, Harold Ferguson, Jeanie Scars, Katherine Adderly Basileus. Mary Washington and Beatrice Mciver.

Lambda Delta News:

Beta Delta Chapter

Universtiy of Tennessee-Chattanooga Soror Cynthia V. Williard was crowned as Miss Black New Orleans 1973 over twenty-one contestants. Soror Willard representated New Orleans in the Miss Black Louisiana Pageant and won the title of Miss Black Louisiana 1973.

Soror Forestine Lockhart, Reporting Greetings Sorors:

Soror Willard is the 1st Anti-Basileus of Beta Delta Chapter at Xavier University of Louisians in New Orleans. Beta Delta Undergraduate Sorors would like to wish their soror love, happiness and success.

The Lambda Delta undergraduate chapter of Z~B has had an active year on the UT-Chattanooga campus, and we're happy to share with you some of our activities. As always, Rush and Pledge lines were the initial beginnings for greek campus life and "Trying To Make Zg)B" was the soulful cry of the eventual six (6) added to the ranks of Zeta. One of the most successful social activites sponsored by a greek organization was the Lambda Delta Wine Sipping, which was attended by many and discussed by more. All Sing, where sororuies, fraternities and independents present musical numbers in competition, Lambda Delta received the only standing ovation for the evening, but had to settle for an honorable mention, placing third as the only Black organization to score so high. The Min-Tom Home, an orphanage which houses Black youth between the ages of 7-18 was the main project of Lambda Delta. We attempted to assure a semblance of normalcy in the lives of the young people there, through tutoring, counciling and general paling around. Parties were given for children at Juvenile Home and Moccasin Bend Psychiatric Hopsital. Our chapter was fortunately enough to attend both the late Conference (held at Fisk University) and the Regional in Selma, Ala. We met many "right-on" sorors and gained new insight into Zeta. Lambda Delta had four fine sisters to graduate with their hard earned degrees wnd we proudly acknowledge them: Sorors Angela Edwards, Sandra James, Iara Blakemore, and Deborah Ragland. The newly elected officers of Lambda Delta are: Soror Forestine L ckhart-Basileus: Sorer Vernonica Ke n dric k-l st An ti-Ba sil e us: or or Stella Helmrammateus; Soror Joyce Bradlye-Phylacter; Soror Patricia dwrrds-Tamias. We are looking forward to another busy and productive year. Until next time, we remain ... Sisterly Yours, Lambda Delta of Zq>B 21

Undergrad In Concert

Soror Gail Gilmore after her Houston Concert.

Soror Gilmore 'and her accompanist chat with undergraduates after Houston concert. Left lo right: Sorors: Sheila Mouton, Barbara Adams, Yolanda Smith and far end Kay Jones.

The International Community known as the Sahelian Zone has been stricked by drought. The United Nations has organized various kinds of relief measures and is counting on non-governmental organizations such as Zeta Phi Beta Sorority to give generous contributions. Even in normal times rain and ground water are scarce in the Sahelian Belt of West Africa which ranges 1,500 miles south of the Sahara through Chad, Mali, Niger, Mauritania, Senagal, and Upper Volta.

ATLANTIC REGION

Zeta was spurred to action because it was the first Greek Sorority organized in West Africa. Pledged as Zeta is to service, this is a natural response to help their brothers and sisters in Africa. Other highlights included the Amicae's Silver Anniversary celebration and the salute to undergraduates. Mrs. Stella Lass, Directress of the Newark Community Center of Arts presented some of her students and was presented a citation by Sorer Pansy Borders from the Atlantic Region. They also have selected this group to receive a scholarship. National Officers on hand were Sorors Isabel M. Herson, Grand Basileus; Janice G. Kissner, Third AntiBasileus; Alice Roye, Tamias Soror Arizona Cleaver Stemmons, Founder President Emeritus; and Fannie P. Watts were the two Founders present. Sorors Mary B. Hurt, MD is the Regional Director for this Atlantic Regional conference and Catherine C. Johnson, the Associate Director for New Jersey. Other Associate Directors included Sorors Catherine Ross, Delaware; Catherine C. Neal, Maryland; Angela Johnson, Massachusetts; Beryl T. Battle, New York; and Geraldine Kinney, Pennsylvania.

Soror Mary B. Hurt Regional Director

ZETAS GIVE S1500 IN 15 MINUTES

TO THE STARVING BROTHERS AND SISTERS IN AFRICA The Downtowner Motor Inn was the scene of the 29th Atlantic Regional of the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority. A capacity representation included Delegates, Amicae, vi itors, undergraduates, and friends from the states of Massachusetts, Maryland, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, and New York. The Luncheon speaker, Mr. Ralmadge L. Hill, former Professor, Morgan Stale College, Maryland, poke from the theme The Pursuit of Excelence, which led lo the spontaneous giving of $1500 at the banquet held later that evening. oror Dr. Deborah Wolfe, Educational Consultant, gave the first $100 f r the Alricare Project and within 15 minutes a total of $1500 was raised. Each Basileus was then urged lo return to her chapter and secure additional contributions for this worthy cause.

Gamma Omicron Zeta of Newark, Ner Jersey was Hostess Chapter. Chapter membership includes: Daisy Rice-Basileus Dorothe Milawvance-Regional Marshal Charlette Hearn & Nancy Smith-Associate Marshals Pansy Borders-Former Atlantic Regional Director Alexzinia Brown-Regional Tamias Grammateus Juliette Byrd Cora Young Aquilla Jones Marion Williams Marion Mayberry Shirley Redmond Minnie Moseley Dorothy Broome Kathy Polk

Newark, New Jersey Welcomes the Atlantic Region

The twenty-ninth Atlantic Regional Conference was held October 19-21 at the Gateway Downtowner Motel in Newark, New Jersey hosted by Gamma Omicron Zeta chapter. The theme was "Relevance to Contemporary Issues - Humanity Our Concern; The Child, Our Focus." With this theme in mind we focused our attention to an educational workshop and a political workshop. The educational workshop was on Academic Excellence. Panelists were Dr. Deborah P. Wolfe, Moderator, Evelyn Ellerbee, Slice Scott and Patricia De Gazon. The panelists came to the following conclusions: 1. You measure academic excellence by what you want

out of life. 2. Academic excellence can only be obtained after you have learned how to live. 3. It starts at home. Children's education starts from the womb to the tomb. 4. It is measured by the food we eat as pregnant mothers. We must give the child the proper beginning nutritionally in order to function properly.

New Jersey Associate Regional Director Catherine Johnson brothers. Our brothers are Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity. A new graduate chapter of Sigma received their charter at the banquet. The chapter is Chi Sigma and the president is William Howard. They too treated the Zetas with love by being responsible for the Continental Breakfast during the region. The regional was indeed happy to have our Grand Ba ileus, Isabel Herson and two founders, Arizona Stemons and Fannie P. Watts. Other national officers present were Ruth Gore, First-Anti Basileus, Tamias Alice Roye and Philacter Dr. Edith Francis. The third anti-basi leus Janice Kissner was also present and honored for her work with the undergraduates. A former Grand Basileus Dr. S. Evelyn Lewis, M.D. was also honored as regional chairperson in charge of the Amicae. Gamma Omicron Zeta chapter of Zeta Phi Beta presented a regional conference full of love. Those responsible are Daisy Rice, Ba ileus; Dorothy Lawrence, Regional Marshal; Associate Marshals: Nancy Smith, Charlotte Hearn. Other member of the chapter are Minnie Mosely, Dorothy Broome, Shirley Redmond, Pansy Borders (former Atlantic Regional Director), Alexzina Borwn, Juliette Byrd, Cora Young, Acquile Jones, Marion Williams and Marion Mayberry and our beloved Regional Director Mary B. Hurt of Baltimore, Maryland.

5. We must utilize all the abilities of students. 6. You must know the culture of others as well as yourself. 7. We must show the parents how to become test wise in order to show our children how to take tests. On Political Education, we discussed the fact that black women must take a stand and let their voices be heard. We must get involved politically. We must support our black politicians. We must support those laws that gave us the special Title I programs such as HR 69. At the luncheon the Zeta's were charged by Coach Talmadge L. Hill, former professor at Morgan State College of Health and Physical Education to aid the organization Africare. Africare is trying to aid people in six African nations who face starvation. These nations are Mauritania, Senegal, Mali, Upper Volta, Niger and Chad. The Atlantic Region answered the call and at their Saturday evening banquet collected over $1,500. It was a bang uet of love for our sisters here in our region and love for our brother and sisters in Africa. The money will be sent to the Africare Famine Relief Fund, 2204 R Street, N.W. in Washington, D.C. Zeta Phi Beta is the only sisterhood to boast of true 24

Associate Directors: New Jersey, Soror Catherine .Johnson; Massachusetts, Soror Angela Johnson; Penna., Soror Geraldine Kinney; Maryland, Soror Catherine Neal; New York, Soror Beryl Battle; Undergraduate Council Representative, Soror Patricia DaGazon.

Pictured above from left to right Soror Mary B. Hurt of Baltimore, Maryland, Regional Director; Soror Isabel M. Herson, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Grand Basilues: Sorer Dr. Deborah P. Wolfe, Cranford, New Jersey, Past Grand Basilues, Educational Consultant. Conference Theme: Relevance to Contemporary Issues with Humanity Our Concern; The Child, Our Focus.

Honorees: Left - Soror Dr. S. Evelyn Lewis, Director of Arnicae Affairs; Right - Soror Janice Gantt Kissner, Acting Third Anti-Basilues.

Atlantic Regional Marshal Sorer Dorl he M. Lawrence (left) presents a plaque from Zeta Phi Beta Sorority to Luncheon Speaker, Mr. Talmadge L. llill, former Professor, Morgan State College, (or his outstanding contribution lo the field of education.

Gamma Omicron Zeta Chapter: Soros - Nancy Smith, Associate Marshal; Dorothe M. Lawrence, Regional Marshal; 'Daisy Rice, Basileus: Charlotte Hearn, Associate Marshal. 25

Freedom Child

Gamma Nu Zeta Chapter

by Evelyn LaRue Pittman Evelyn LaRue Pittman is a member of Gamma Xi Zeta Ch apter in New York City. Freedom Child is a musical drama based on the life of Martin Luther King, Jr. It was written by Soror Pittman and performed by the Woodlands High School Touring Choir. Soror Pittman is the musical director of this group. The high school is located in Hartsdale, New York. Soror LaRue has toured Oslo Norway, Stockholm, Sweden, Copenhagen, Denmark with this choir. The American Ambassador in Sweden wrote "The program was well accepted by the citizens of Stockholm. There was excellent publicity, and it was a very remarkable learning experience for the members of the group and for the Swedish people. Miss Pittman certainly deserves highest recommendations for this presentation." As written by Walter Zacharias "It was difficult to break away from the scholarly and well directed presentation by Evelyn LaRue Pittman. When the applause ended in the nearly full concert hall, after feeling the great tribute, it was natural that Evelyn LaRue Pittman would bring us together by inviting the audience to sing with her group "We Shall Overcome." As the song went through the concert hall, a feeling of solidarity developed among us all, regardless of skin color that we are all fighting for freedom."

Gamma Nu Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. is proud to announce the celebration of its twentyfifth anniversary. Two of the charter members, Sorors Inez Brooks and Jeanne Lewis, remain active in the chapter. Soror Lewis is presently serving as Tamias. Soror Brooks is serving as Chairwoman of Finer Womanhood Week, and Chairwoman of the Steering Committee for the Camden County Historical Society's Black History Exhibit, which is sponsored by Gamma Nu Zeta Chapter. We sponsored an elegant Dinner-Dance as a partial celebration of this occasion. It was our first dance in more than ten years, and an affair to remember. We are planning to sponsor an annual Dinner-Dance on the fourth Saturday in May.

Soror Pittman's group has also performed at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta. Soror Pittman teaches vocal music at Woodlands High School, New York. Her early musical training was begun in Oklahoma City, her home town. At Spelman CoIJege she studied the violin, trombone and harmonny with Kemper Harreld. She studied composition with Harrison Kerr at the University of Oklahoma where she wrote an opera, titled "Cousin Esther." The first scene of this work was used as a thesis for her M. Music degree. Her study of composition was continued with Nadia Boulanger in Paris, France. "Cousin Esther" has been produced in excerpts and full in both Paris and New York. It has received noteworthy reviews from both New York and Parisian critics. The former Oklahoma City school teacher conducted her own radio show for 12 years over station WKY. For six months these shows were aired over BC. She has several published choral works and has conducted many choruses and choral festivals in this country.

Soror Ethel Gibson Soror Ethel Gibson retires, June, 1973, after 35 years in the Public Schools of Baltimore, Maryland, and am len, New Jersey. She is a native of Washington, D.C., having graduated from Minor Teacher's College, Washington, O.C., and Glassboro State ollege, lassboro , New Jer ey. Soror Gibson is a member of many professional organizations. She was awarded two life m em bersh ips: one with the National Parents and Teachers Association for her meritorious service, and the other with the New Jersey Education Association. She was the Junior Red Cross sponsor for ooper Granl Elementary School, Camden, New Jersey, for twenty years. She is an active member of Gamma Nu Zeta Chapter. Soror Gibson is presently serving as Tam ias-G ram mate us.

The Woodlands High School Touring Choir i planning to go to London and Paris in the summer of I 974. They would like to perform for you. You may contact Soror Evelyn LaRue Pittman, Musical Director, 12 Edgepark Road, White Plains, ew York 10603.

Sorer Thelma Harrison was recently elected Secretary for the arnden ounty chool urses Association. She is the first known black Nurse to hold an elected office.

Gamma Nu Zeta Chapter Sorer Lolita Valerie Brown, the daughter of Sorer Olive McNair Borwn of 720 Mt. Vernon St., Camden, N.J., and John C. Brown, Sr., became the bride of Arthur Barney Maultsby, of Doylestown, Pas., Saturday, June JO, 1973, in the Kaighn Ave. Baptist Church. Sorer Maultsby is presently serving as Grammateus of Gamma Nu Zeta Chapter. Sorer Maude Hamer was recently elected to the office of District Sunday School Superintendent for the Camden-Trenton District of the New Jersey annual conference. Soror Hamer is presently serving as Epistoleus for the Chapter.

Soror Mildred B. Stanford where she served as a helping teacher. She is a member of several professional organizations, and an active member of Gamma Nu Zeta Chapter. She served as Basile us, Associate Regional Director, Regional Marshall and is presently serving as Phylacter for the Atlantic Region.

Sorer Mildred 8. Stanford is retiring after 40 years in Camden City Public Schools. She is a native of New Jersey, having graduated from Glassboro State College. oror Stanford was a classroom teacher before being appointed to the Curriculum and Instruction Staff BOSTON HONORS SOROR

Soror Evans, a teacher, has been known throughout her life for her untiring efforts to help others, and especially the young people of her race. She is an energetic and dedicated member of Zeta Phi Beta. She is the organizer of the Boston Amicae which celebrates its tenth anniversary this year. Through her perserverance, Theta Alpha the undergraduate chapter, was reactivated in 1970. She has served as an Associate Director of the Atlantic Region and is Chairman of In tercultur al Affairs at present. She is also financial secretary and scholarship chairman of her chapter. Sorer Evans is National Financial SecretaryTreasurer of the National Auxiliary to the National Alliance of Postal and Federal Employees. She is a member of Freedom House, NAACP, W. Medford Community Center and W. Medford Civic Association. She serves as choir director for the Shiloh Baptist Church. On the death of her husband in 1955, Sorer Evans, a 1929 graduate of the New England Conservatory of Music, returned to college. She received her B.S. degree from Lowell Teachers' College in 1959 and her M.S. degree from Northeastern University in 1962. Mayor Marotta of Meford presented Mrs. Evans with a plaque commemorating the occasion and lauded her as "a good woman, compassionate, unselfish, untiring in her efforts to help the community."

Soror Adelle M. Evans Soror Adelle Evans, charter member of Delta micron Zeta hapter of Boston was honoree! as 'Woman of the Year' at a testimonial banquet sponsored by her chapter during Finer Womanhood ele bration. The program format was "This Is Your Li e" theme and was well attended by more than 400 relati es, fri .nds and well wishers.

A scholarship lo be awarded by the sorority will be named in her honor. 27

Moving In On Zeta

EASTERN REGION

Beta Delta Zeta Chapter, under the leadership of its new Basileus, Beulah G. Folk honored our retiree, Soror Myrtle Glenn (principal) and feathered the nest of Soror Diana McNeill who became the mother of a vivacious baby girl.

RUTH GORE HELPS ON URBAN BOARD

Soror Folk emphasized our thrust toward the chapter's all-out drive to reclaim al! lost sorors in Philadelphia. Our specific goal is to make sisterly love a reality personified. Sorors Barbars Williams and Rubie Fluellen are now moving full steam as chairpersons for our National Project, Stork's Nest. Our Stork's Nest committee was honored with the presence of Soror Janice Kissner, Acting National Third Anti-Basileus. Members of our chapter are self-motivated toward making this project a full success. Soror Henri Kelly our antapok ritis is effectively notifying our community, especially our black community of Beta Delta Zeta's input into community service. Zeta is truly on the move in Philadelphia. August 1974 will bring a host of our Sorors to Philadelphia for our Grand Boule. It is through the fine expertise of Soror Arthalia Lott, boule marshal that our chapter has planned a most, versatile, stimulating, conductive program atmosphere for the entire Zeta family to cherish forever.

Dr. Clifford Graves, Director Community PlanningDevelopment and Sorer Ruth M. Gore at the Graduate Urban Studies Fellowship Advisory Board Meeting.

Soror Ruth M. Gore, has been appoin tcd a member of the Urban Studies Fellowship Advisory Board.

Our Zeta love welcomes each of you lO our city of brotherly love. Let us Zetas, all together, demonstrate the real concept of Zeta love power.

As your Soror,

The purpose of the Graduate Urban Studies Fellowship Program is to increase the number of skilled practitioners in government management and planning available lo cities, counties, states, and multijurisdic tional agencies. One year of graduate study is granted in various urban and community development fields to students who are preparing for careers in public service.

I urge you to Rise up, O' women of Zeta Give heart and soul and strength. Rise up, O' women of Zeta And as never before, Render service unto humanity, so as to Raise up Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. As a leader among leaders to meet The challenges of today to make Our nation, our communities, our homes and Our hearts, a place where Peace, sisterly love and happiness al ways dwell. SOROR EDITH V. FRA IS 108 Bennington Drive Hightstown, N.J. 08520

Applicants must be accepted or have applied for fulltime graduate school leading to a Master's Degree. The criteria for awarding Icllowships include I) a commitment to a public service career, (2) related experience and work, (J) academic merit, (4) need for financial assistance, and (5) overall potential. A total of 96 applications were accepted with 15 Alternates, and 11 ! lonerable Mentions. There arc -14 colleges and universities throughout the country to which the candidates will enroll for the 1973-1974 school term, and $500,000 is available. The fields of study include Public Administration, Urban Transportation, Urban Economics, Urban Sociology, Urban Studies, Housing Renewal and Community Development, Architecture and Urban Design, and Urban Laws.

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Delta Zeta Honors Charter and Retiring Members

Retiring after 39 years of service in the CharlotteMecklenburg Schools, Soror Schofield has been a member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. for 42 years. She is the only living charter member of the local

chapter. A graduate of Livingston College, Salisbury, N.C. Soror Schofield received her Master's Degree from North Carolina Central University. She had done graduate study at Buffalo State Teacher's College and Bradley University. Soror Wade has taught 30 years in the public schools, 26 years in Lincolnton, N.C. and 4 in Charlottee-Mecklenburg. A member of Deitz Zeta for 25 years. She did her undergraduate work at Winston Salem State College and did further study at A. and T. University in Durham, N.C.

Members of Delta Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority lnc., Charlotte, N.C. attending the reception (from left to right) front row - Sorors Mary Streater, Sarah Schofield, Philistine Dunlup-Basileus. l~mnw Wade, and Nancy Fcrec. Back row (left lo right):

Sorors Alrneuo Alexander, Leila Blakeney, Geldine Dawson, Jane Reid, Madie Simpson, Clarissy Knox, Bobbie Berry, Margaret Patterson, Olean Hackett and Elizabeth Hutchinson. Soror Bobbie Berry's daughter, Wanda, sits on floor in front.

Delta Zeta Chapter of Charlotte, North Carolina presented plagues of service to Soror Sarah Schofield and Sorer Emma Wade who retired from public education this year. The presentations were made at a reception given in their honor by the sorority at the home of Rev. and Mrs. James W. Ferree.

Zeta's national project, "Siork:s Nest," with the cooperation of the National Foundation - March of Dimes, whose goal is to prevent birth defects and to better the quality of life at birth, provide avenues for meeting the needs in this area of human concern ... When needs are met through organized chapter in·

MIDWESTERN REGION Soror Amos G. Yerger, Midwestern Regional Director

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Theme: "Relevance lo Contemporary Issues Humanity our concern: The Child, Our Focus" Emphasis: Involvement

The Grand Basileus continued by saying that the general condition over the United States of America which re lates to the needs or people must be our concern. She slated that we must become a part of America's mainstream. We are Americans. We must be concerned for all people. Humanity is our concern.

The scene of the thirty-fourth conference of the Midwestern Region was the Holiday Inn, Stillwater, Oklahoma. Hosting the conference were the two Langston University chapters: Beta Phi Zeta chapter, Soror Rosa L. Wigley, Baileus and Lambda Alpha chapter, Soror Mae Dean Wyatt, Sponsor. Congratulations to host chapters, associate Director of Oklahoma, Soror Opaline Wadkins, Associate Regional Marshall, Soror Nona Clay.

Mr. Ira D. Hall, retired employee of the State Department of Education, Oklahoma City, Ok la., addressed the group and talked about getting involved politically in the affairs of the city, state and federal gm ern men I. He urged voter re gist ration and voting as well as support for officials that we elect. Be sure to encourage people to register and vote. ln his words. "We shall arrive if we arrive."

National Officers in attendance were Sorors Isabel M. Herson, Grand Basileus: Jewel Livingston, Cahirman of the National Executive Board and the late Gwendolyn Tate, National Grammateus.

Scrapbooks The scrapbook display at the Midwestern Con· Iere nce portrayed a colorful array of artistic creations with contents therein revealing the many activities and happenings in the chapters the past year. Winners in the scrapbook contest included the following: Upsilon Della - Durant, Oklahoma: Alpha Lambda Zeta - Muskogee, Oklahoma Eta Zeta Zcia - Kansas City, Missouri. Sor or Jc we l Li v i ng st on. Chairman. National Exo.:cutivc Board, was the noted speaker for the l l ndcrgruduate Luncheon. Highlighting the emphasis of the conference "involvement," she urged undergraduates to search for creativeness within so that they can give Zeta their all. She emphasized the fact that college prepares one for living. We should strive to upgrade life. Take advantage of every minute. We become what we do. Soror Livingston advised the young \1 omen to create ideas relative to the promotion of the Zeta project Slork\ est. Become invnlved in meaningful uctiv it iex,

Picture left to right: Ira Hall. Grand Basi leus Herson unidentified Soror.

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Soror Isabel H. Herson, l n ternational Grand Basileus of Zeta Phi Beta Soroity Inc., delivered an inspiring address at the Awards Banquet. She elaborated on the national theme, "Relevance to Contemporary Issues - l lumunity our Concern: The Child, Our Focus." She emphasized the fact thal Zeta~ are concerned with children, good Ii, ing condition'> and heller envorionrnent.

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AMICAE The 25th Birthday of Amicae was observed with a luncheon. The appropriate singing of Happy Birthday was a highlight of the occasion. Presidents of the various Amicae Chapters: Lawton, Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, St. Louis, Missouri, Omaha, Nebraska, Tjlsa, Oklahoma, and Denver, Colorado, gave the history of the organization and highlights of their chapters. Jean Juanita Horn narrated the breath-taking style show "Fashions For Today." Miss Sheilah W ilkins, third fro m left, Color ado, was cro wned Queen of the

of Denver, M idwestern

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Regional. O ther girls competing for title of Queen were: Misses Carol Cooper, St. Louis, M issouri; Alice Jones, Lawton. Oklahom a; Kirlew M athie, Denver, Colora do: Socialue Porter, Durant, Oklahoma; Carol t\1111

Youth were actively involved in the entertainment program ... Creative dance by Upsilon Delta Chapter or South Eastern State College. A mixed group of college young ladies and men from Grambling College, Louisiana performed with excellence in their Drill Team. Poetic Reading were recited by Kirlew Mathews of Denver, Colorado.

McCall um. Denver, Colorado: Zola Scott, Estelle

Cura uthers. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Sandra Smith,

Kansas City, Kansas; Darlene Srnoothe and Janel Freeman, Langston. Oklahoma. Sorer ·rsaline Portia was chairrnun or the coronation committee.

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knowledge to their students and colleagues. They are the exceptional teachers." Guidelines for selection include a teacher's talents in the classroom, civic service and professional recognition.

In announcing the award winner lo the school principal, Dr. V. Gilbert Beers, director or the Outstanding Elementary Teachers of America program, cited her for her exceptional service.

Sorer Porchia has received a two-year graduate fellowship to do graduate study to obtain an advance degree in the field of education at the University of Kansas b ·ginning this fall.

"The men and women, chosen for this honor," Dr. Beers said. have explored new paths, developed new i nxig htv, and effectively communicated their 31

Yerger Visits Mile-High City

Mrs. A.G. Yerger, Director of the Mid-Western Region of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. was a recent visitor to the Mile High City. Mrs. Yerger hails from Boynton, Oklahoma, where she is a six-year member of the City Council and a public school principal (retired May 1973). Mrs. Yerger, guest speaker and workshop consultant for the Sorority Conference at the Sheraton Inn East was the house guest of the local Basileus. Mrs. Velma L. Blair on Monaco Parkway. Many courtesies were extended the charming Oklahoma visitor; including dinner with Mrs. W. Helen McCallum, a Youth International Dinner at Cleaves AME Church, worship service at Zion Baptist Church, a peek at Mile Hi Kennel Club activities, sight seeing tours and a wine sip at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Admas in Montbello.

Left to right: Mrs. Rosa Zulong and Mrs. Loretta Stephens amicae, (Friends of Zeta), present a bouquet of red roses to Mrs. Amos G. Yerger, Midwestern Regional Director of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.

Relevance To Contemporary Issues

The conference ended with a note of "Awe" as Zetas and Amicae (Friends of Zeta) in a motorcade, accompanied Mrs. Yerger to Stapleton airport when she departed Denver.

Zeta Zeta Zeta chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. held its annual conference at the Sheraton Inn, 3535 Quebec Street, recently. The theme for the conference was the national theme of the sorority, "Relevance To Contemporary Issues: Man Our Concern, The hild ur Focus." Mrs. Amos G. Yerger, Director of Zeta's Midwestern Region was the guest speaker for the occasion. Mrs. Yerger lives in Boynton, Oklahoma. She challenged Denver Zetas "To get involved in this community and give service to mankind - to get on state and city app inted committees so that Zeta's ideals will be projected as an input to the needs of the community and voiced in the local government. ot only just voice the needs but participate on functional committees lo help meet some f the needs of the people." Lastly, she admonished the group - "Be concerned about the youth of your various communities, f r they are the leaders of tomorrow." Mrs. Velma Blair (left) local Zeta chapter Basileus, pins corsage on Mrs. Amos Yerger, Midwestern Region Director, as Mrs. Isabelle Adams, 1st Anti-Basileus of the Denver chapter and Associate Director of the Region looks on.

The workshop was steered by Mrs. Isabelle Adams, Associate Director of the Mid western Region. Workshop consultants included, Mesdames Yerger and Velma L. Blair, Basileus of the local chapter.

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Amicae and Youth Group

Some workshop participants lake time out to pose for a picture at State Conference. Left to right seated: Angelique Admas Adams, Mesdames Isabelle Adams, Amos G. Yerger, guest, Velma Blair, Ida M. Bowen and Edythe Bryant. Standing (left to right) Miss

Sonsierrae Stephens, Mesdames Loretta Stephens, Rosa Zulong, Myrtle Frazier Olivia Toles, Beatrice Collins, Johnnie Spillman and W. Helen McCallum; Miss Cheryl McCallum and Mrs. Rebecca Miller.

About 30 members of the Zeta Zeta Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta participated in a workshop during the chapter's recent conference at Denver's Sheraton Inn. The conference theme was "Relevance to Con· temporary Issues: Man Our oncern, the Child Our Focus." The conference was under the direction of Mrs. Isabelle Adams, associate director of the Midwestern region. Workshop consultants included Mrs. Amos G. Yerger of Boynt 11, Ok la., director of Zeta's Midwestern region, and Mrs. Velma I. Blair, basileus of the local chapter. Mrs. Yerger also was guest speaker. She asked the Denver Zetas to "get involved in this community and give ser ice to mankind, get on state and city appointed committees and participate on functional committees to help meet some of the needs of the people. "Be concerned about the youth of your various communities," she said, "for they are the leaders of

MIDWESTERN REGIONAL OFFICERS 1973 - 1974

Regional Director . . . . . . ..... Amos G. Yerger Associate Regional Directors . Mary Duncan, Nebraska Bernice Duncan, Kansas Elece Dempsey, Missouri Opaline D. Wadkins, Okla. Isabelle Adams, Colorado Secretary . . . . . . . . . . . De Rutha Richardson Assistant Secretary Kathryne Gipson Financial Secretary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nona Clay Regional Treasurer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nona Clay Regional Treasurer ... , . . . . . . . . . Essie Henderson Regional Reporter. . Velma L. Blair Parliamentarian . . . . . . . . . ... Cleta Saunders Life Membership Representative . . . . . Cleta Saunders Life Membership Representative Clara McFall National Nom. Committee Rep Ozell Patton Youth Director. . Helen Shaw Dean of the Midwestern Region E. Juanita Tate

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Africa-European Tour

The free day in Paris was spent shopping. This was an interesting experience, seeing intriguing fashions and designs, all very expensive. However, each of us managed to buy a little something like perfume, souvenirs, slides, etc.

by Mrs. Edith Mason, New York City, N.Y.

There was much excitement in a waiting room at the John F. Kennedy Pan American Air Terminal. Photographs were being taken of a group consisting of 42 people who were looking forward to boarding the 9:00 AM scheduled flight to Paris.

On Thursday, July 26, we departed via 747 to Rome. This was another bright, sunny day and it was a breathtaking scene crossing the Alps, seeing snow on one side of the mountains. It was indeed an enjoyable flight. We went through the usual arrival duties and, as arranged, we were met at the airport and transported to the Leonardo De Vince Hotel which is located in a quiet, residential area of Rome between Piazza de! Popolo and Vatican City. It is a grand hotel with many conveniences. There is even a refrigerator in each room, stocked with drinks goodies for snacks between meals.

Mrs. Lullelia Harrison, our tour co-ordinator had briefed us on the importance of staying together and having our tickets and passports handy at all times. After much picture taking, there was a "send-off" session by Mrs. Ruth Gore and prayer offered by Mrs. Deborah P. Wolfe. We finally said farewell to the friends and relatives who had come to wish us "Bon Voyage" and claimed our seats on the plane.

Friday was a full day tour of ancient and modern Rome which included the Coliseum, Spanish Square with the Spanish Steps climbing to Trinita dei Monti, Catacombs and the Trevi Fountain and an extensive tour of Vatican City after lunch. St. Peters Church is indescribable with all its artifacts and history.

The weather was sunny, visibility perfect, and we were air borne about 9:45. It was a "Super Flight" in every sense of the word and crossing the Atlantic was fantastic. In approximately 6½ hours we landed in Orly Airport. Then we faced the ordeal of going through Customs. It was soon over and not really difficult.

The tour of Rome at night was most impressive with the illuminated fountains and buildings. It is quite a city of sophistication and modern charm together with many relics of the past.

Our group waited until Mrs. Harrison located the Paris representative who was there to meet us and assist with collecting and loading the baggage on the bus which was to take us from the airport to the Hotel Scribe. Upon arriving at the hotel we were given room assignments. Rooms were attractive and after dinner we retired for the evening for a much needed rest. It had been a long day.

As a side trip, we went from Rome to Naples seeing the Roman countryside with its villas and vineyards. We drove through the city of Naples to the seafront; from there via hydrofoil we had an enjoyable ride to the isle of Capri. Upon landing at the Marina Grande we were transferred to another boat for a visit to the Blue Grotto.

The following day we had breakfast, changed some travelers checks into francs and met a 9 o'clock for our first sight-seeing tour, which consisted of historic and modern Paris. We saw Tuileries Gardens, Rue de Rivoli, Notre Dame Cathedral, Town Hall, Latin Quarters, Sorbonne, Eifel Tower, Arch of Triumph, Grand Palais, Montmarte, where we got a panoramic view of the city and watched the artist as they did their painting.

Capri is situated on a hillside which gives its name to the island. After lunch at a restaurant located on the highest point on the island to which we were transported by mini bus, we had a shopping period. We left Capri aand went to Pompei, the once prosperous town that was buried beneath ashes during an eruption of the volcano Vesuvius which ver-shadows the town. After dinner in Pompei and a visit to a shoppe where coral jewelery is made we returned to Rome.

After lunching at a famous restaurant, we enjoyed a drive on both sides of the Seine River. (There is an Avenue in Paris named for President Kennedy which continues into Avenue de New York.) Completing a full day tour, we returned to the Hotel Scribe for dinner.

Before leaving Rome we enjoyed such thrills as a taxi ride, cros ing the streets between the m torists who seem to drive much too fast, and also tos ing coins into the Trevi fountain for good luck. On unday, July 29, we flew from Rome to Accra, the capital of Ghana, our first stop in Africa. Thi was the first European olony in West Africa to win its independence in 1957 under the leadership of the late Kwame Nekrumah, its first President. acing the Gulf of Guinea, Ghana has 92,000 square mile with 9

Paris at night is gay and excnmg. We went to Moulin Rouge, flamboyant, fabulous and noted for its Can-Can dancers, and from there we went to Lido on the Charnps-Elipee and enjoyed a wonderful revue.

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million people. We touched a small portion of it visiting Accra, the Costal Capital.

Our sightseeing tour included the museum which contained more than twenty thousand pieces of African Art showing how black people were skilled in many ways never acknowledged in history.

On the first day in Accra we had an exciting drive along Liberation Ave., passing many points of interest made possible during Nekrumah's reign. We saw modern buildings and the area of important functions called Black Star Square where Independence Arch was erected to commemorate their independence in 1957. There is also the war memorial to the Unknown Soldier.

We visited the Tropical Market of Freichville where we shopped for Ebony Masks and statues carved by hand. There is a body of water where the natives do their washing. The soap they use is made by the women from palm oil and sold to the men who get into the water and wash the clothes by beating them on th large rocks. The entire family participates in some way.

Shopping in Makola Market required some skill for there are no price tags on the items so bargaining is expected. The Ohanian women control the business in the market.

The Tropical Forest was beautiful and each of us was given an orchid. Orchids grow profusely and all the flowers are giant in size.

The next day we toured the country-side, had lunch and then we visited Cape Coast and Elmina Castles, which were built centuries ago by Europeans and used as forts. It was in these ominous structures that thousands of slaves were confined before being shipped to all parts of the world especially the Americas. Seeing these castles brought a sense of awareness of slave trading with all its horrors. We saw and took pictures of Christiansburg Castle from a distance. This was the residence of President Nekrumah and is the burial site of Dr. W.E.B. DuBois.

Our interesting visit in Abidjan ended with a formal dinner in the Casino Dining Room and we were given a free pass to the Game Room to try our luck. Since we were scheduled to leave Abidjan on an early morning flight to Monrovia, we passed the evening indulging in the many activities in the Hotel Ivoire. Enroute to Liberia we had our first air turbulence because of a storm and we landed in heavy rainfall. Getting through customs took some time and we finally loaded into two buses for the 45 mile ride to the Hotel Ducor.

We enjoyed activities in the Ambassador Hotel including the evening dancing, the casino and the shopping centers. My roommate and I were priviledged to visit and have dinner in a private home in Accra. It was an evening of pleasure. Ghanians are generous with hospitality and we were given an at-home feeling.

Liberia is a unique African Nation with a United States oriented history. Founded by 11,000 black Americans between 1820-1850, the country flies a flag with colors like Old Glory though the design is different. It is an Independent Country closely modeled

All levels of education are emphasized in Ghana and we spent some time on the campus of the University of Ghana we also visited an Elementary school where the children entertained us by singing songs.

after the government of the United States. Their motto reads "The Love of Liberty Brought Us Here." U.S. Currency is used and the food and language gave us a homelike feeling. Sunday afternoon we toured the city seeing the Government and Historical buildings also the Executive Mansion which faces the Atlantic Ocean. The city proper is bounded on one side by United Nations Drive and the other side by Town Bridge. Within this area is the Commercial section. Then there are the Legations and Embassies which lend an air of elegance to its boulevards.

The days in Accra went fast and the time to leave for Abidjan came too soon. Abidjan, also called "African Riviera," is one of the richest of the former French Territories. We were greeted at the Airport by an English speaking guide, (the official language spoken in French). Traveling via bus from the airport, crossing the Houphoet-Boigny Bridge, passing the Presidential Palace we finally arrived at the fabulous Hotel Ivoire. It is a city in itself with its own movie theater, supermarket, shopping arcade, sports facilities, marina, casino and even its own heliport. There are seven restaurants, and we had dinner in a different one each evening.

Monday morning we visited the Firestone Rubber Plantation in Harbel which consists of 9, 100,000 trees on 79,295 acres. A special guide took us from the beginning process of "tree tapping" through the finished product of raw rubber for shipping to different parts of the world. From there we shopped in the native markets and back to the Hotel.

Grand Basileus Isabel M. Herson Enjoys and Appreciates African-European Tour

At The Museum in Ghana, The Grand pauses to read a plaque.

Off the shore of Naples-The Island of Capri

Buckingham Palace England

Engraving beautiful African Art

The Grand is ready to "take off" as she boards the bus.

The Grand and Shelia

The Grand and Soror lone Gibson enjoy their Spanish sombreros

view the ruins of the Coliseum

Ready for the day as she leaves hotel Leonardo Di Vinci in Rome. Other sorors in background,

Changing of the Guards England

The Grand marvels over the beautiful garden.

That evening, the members of the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority attended a meeting in the home of Mrs. Henries, a soror. The non-Greeks entertained themselves with various activities of their choice.

After lunch we took pictures of "Ye Olde Curiosity Shoppe." Then went on to White Tower which was a State Prison. Security there is ensured by a military Garrison called ,,Beefeaters." They dress in picturesque Tudor Unvorm. On this site we viewed the Crown Jewels.

Our visit in Monrovia seemed short and our flight was scheduled for 5: 15 AM from Roberts Field, which

As we went through the city there was the London "Bobby" or policeman, a symbol of respect. He carries no gun while performing many duties.

is named for the first President of Monrovia. As we awaited the bus, the management of the Hotel extended their hospitality by serving coffee and tea at 2:30 AM and each of us was given a boxed lunch. This was our farewell to the African continent.

Because of the weekend the famous shops were closed on Oxford, Bond and Regent Streets, also Picadilly Circus with its statue of Eros and theaters.

Madrid was our next stop. We arrived at the Hotel Wellington on Tuesday afternoon in very warm weather.

Sunday we explored the Underground Railway or The Tube and found our way to Petticoat Lane and its Unique street markets selling all kinds of merchandise with a background of "Spelling" from the merchants.

The next day was a full sightseeing day. We went to University City, saw Prado Museum and Art Gallery. After a delicious lunch at a famous restaurant we further enjoyed the highlights of the beautiful city with its clean, wide boulevards and friendly people. Unfortunately we missed seeing a bullfight as they are only held on certain days in Madrid.

We did an extended tour of St. Pauls Cathedral and attended afternoon service in the Nave of Westminster Abbey. Our final dinner was celebrated with a formal setting. Mrs. Harrison presided and Mr . Herson gave the departing message. At each place setting was a souvenir glass from London, the last country on our itenerary.

Shopping was exciting and all of us did our share. We were able to buy nice gifts in the Souvenir shops for fairly reason a ble prices. We posed for a group picture in front of the Royal Palace after exploring the interior with its display of extradinary tapestry, paintings and porcelain. An evening of pleasure as spent in 2 night clubs that featured the great Flamenco Dancers.

It was a lovely dinner party for we had become acquainted with each other after being together through seven countries. Cameras flashed and addresses were exchanged. The evening finally ended with our packing and preparing to depart the following morning.

On our free day we went to Toledo, the Capital of Sapin until the 16th Century. It is built on seven hills and very historical. It is seen to the best advantage by walking for the streets are narrow and winding. Throughout the tour therer are many impressive structures that have stood for centuries. This ancient city is also noted for making by hand certain types of jewelry.

Our flight from Heathrow was scheduled for 11 AM. At the airport we made our last money exchange, did some last minute shopping in the Duty Free Shop, and then boarded Pan American's 747 for John Kennedy Airport and home with many new experiences added to our Jives.

From Madrid we went to London. We arrived at the Kensington Close Hotel in the evening. Saturday our tour of London included Trafalgar Square, dominated by Nelson on his Column, then to Dwoning Street, Parliament Square, where we toured the House of Parliament, and Westminster where the government offices stand.

The trip was well planned. Needless to say, there were ·ome unforseen circumstances at different times, but we were fortunate in having a very capable leader who assi ·ted in ironing out difficulties as they occured.

This Critique is given as a Non-Greek to express my personal enjoyment of all that was given in the review.

Bu compairson given by tourist acquaintances, the price we paid was reasonable for the tour package received. It was worth the sacrifices made in rder to take the trip and I am proud to have been a part of it. I went with an open mind, eager to see and appreciate the customs and sight in each country and to overlook inconveniences, which were few.

There is an imposing view of the Thames of the clock tower which contains "Big Ben" wht world famous clock. Our guide pointed out places of interest such as Chelsea, Cleopatras Needle, etal.

If the opportunity presents it elf, I will be happy to participate in another similar trip.

We stopped at Buckingham Palace, the Queens residence and saw the traditional ceremony "Changing of the Guards."

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Zeta Zeta Zeta Chapter became involved in assisting young college students to be creative and productive when they cosponsored the presentation of "Draft", a musical play written by John E. McCallum, a junior at the University of Northern Colorado, Greely, Colorado at Bonfils Theatre. John is the son of Soror Willie H. McCallum. This project was chaired by Soror Josephine Harris.

Miss Birch Haven 197 4 Contest The Contest will close on August 1, 1974. Hopefully, we will crown "Miss Birch Haven" very early in the Boule, making it possible for her to "reign" over the Boule activities. PRIZES:

First Prize All-expense paid trip to Boule, (Tourist fare, single room, and registration). Second prize One half Boule expenses, (Tourist fare, single room, registration). Third Prize One half room accommodation and registration. FUND-RAISING MAY TAKE ANY FORM YOU DESIRE. ALSO CONTINUE

"BRICK" SALES. ROSALIE R. KENNEDY, Ch., Trustee Board ALICE E. ROYE, Ch., Fund Raising Comm. ELLA STRAWBRIDGE, Contest Chairman

SOUTHEASTERN REGION Soror Ethel T. Cooper Regional Antapokritis The Southeastern Regional Conference was held in West Palm Beach, Florida, November 2224, 1973 with Delta Epsilon Zeta chapter as host. During this conf erence Zeta moved towards the modern trend by using political action as one of its targets. This was accomplished by using the staggered ssystem of election of officers for the region. The tone of the conference was set by the 6:30 A.M. rededication and necrology services. Recognition of outstanding community leaders along with special tribute to the 25th anniversary of the Amicae organization highlighted Friday evening's open banquet, followed by an elegant dance. The annual awards breakfast and love feast was a very unique affair. Many awards were presented and received. Each National, Regional and host officer received trophies for their service rendered. Soror Maude Jackson held the sorors' attention with her dignified elequent manner in which she brought the inspirational message to the group. Our Grand Basileus, Soror Herson gave greetings. Yes, we are better Zetas by attending the Regional meeting in Florida.

Soror Mary Singleton Worship service was held at the Sixth Avenue Baptist Church, Pensacola, Florida. Speaker of the hour was Soror Mary Singleton, member of the House of Representatives of Florida. Speaking from our theme "Total Involvement in Making the American Dream a Reality," Soror Singleton challenged all, and especially women, to reach out and become totally involved in the home, the church and community as well as the local, stale and national government. Soror Singleton further stated that "as women we must look like a girl, think like a man and work like a trojan." A reception was held at the home of Soror Maude R. Jackson, Associate Director of Southeastern region and Florida's Director. Heads of local Greek organizations and other notables were in attendance at the reception. A Press Conference was held with sorors by WEAR television station arranged by soror Theda William .

Soror Jackson pins corsage. NEW MEMBERS Gamma Tau Zeta initialed five new members. The neophytes are Georgette Gillis, Mary Johnson, Mary McMillan, Kathana Taubodo and Deloris Moultry. They were most impressive as they crossed the burning sand very expressive in their reasons for wanting to be a ZETA.

Zeta's Clothes Closet

It's a Small World After All

Beta Sigma Zeta

Beta Rho Zeta and Delta Beta Chapters held their Blue Revue in the Fort Valley State. College Academic Building. The theme, "It's A Small World After All," implied that continued life on earth required responsible living by both men and women, boys and girls.

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The cast consisted of approximately 50 children with the help of two clowns to direct their path. The production conveyed the idea that peace, harmony and love among all people can truly make this a small world. The children brought their message through the universal medium of music, verse, dance, and costume. The costumes represented many different countries of the world. After the children presented their talents, D'walla Simmons, Miss Blue Revue, 1973, was crowned and presented a key to the Small World by Miss Angela McCormic, Miss Blue Revue, 1970.

Zeta's Clothes Closet is progressing rapidly and is truly a beacon light for indigent citizens of the Pensacola area. eedy persons are referred through Family Services to the sorority members. The lathes Closet remains open each Friday afternoon. Persons holding validated slips from Family Services and any others who come by asking assistance are served. Also housed in the Clothes loser is a "Stork Room" which serves needy expectant mothers and those with infant children. No one is rejected and no limit is placed on the amount one may take when she visits the Clothes Closet.

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Shades of Black Blue Revue

Dr. Thurman Stanback Delta Epsilon Zeta Chapter of West Palm Beach, Florida presented a musical-poetry recital for its Blue Revue. Guest Artist was Dr. Thurman Stanback of Boca Raton, Fla. Dr. Stanback, formerly of BethuneCookman College, Daytona Beach, Fla., is now Speech and Drama professor at Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton.

Sorer Rachel Jerry The program entitled "Shades of Black" consisted of literary selections from black artists Richard Wright, Langston Hughes, lo contemporary writers James Baldwin and Oscar Brown. Negro Spirituals were interspersed throughout the program. The presentation was well received in the community and helped to further the cause of black awareness. The chapter crowned Soror Rachel Jerry as Blue Revue Queen, for her group had raised the largest amount of money for the scholarship fund.

5th District Congressman Andrew Young speaks at banquet durmg finer womanhood week, Atlanta, Ca. Center-Soror /;\•C'ly11 llro w11 Ilasiteus.

Atlanta is the site for Zeta Amicae to hold state workshop. Soror Kate Sinclair Wynn is state director for the Amicae. Friend Romea/d Adair is President of host chapter.

Zetarettes Mother-Daughter Tea Miami, Florida

The lea is one of the special activities planned for members of I his group for the year. The entertainment al lhc lea was provided by Zelarcttes and included crcat ive dances and readings. Each ZPtaretle presented her mother wilh a carnal ion as a symbol of her intentions to uphold the ideals of I he group. Other activities planned for this group include attendance al the Charu: Clinic ill the Grooming !loom of the Pan American Building: dance concert hv lhc South Miami Senior I 1·igh Srhool dance group lealuring dances depict ing I he works of great arl ists: a di nncr cruise and a prc-S'l' Patrick's Day Social Tho activities will culminate with the presentation of the senior girls in the Zclarcttc Cotillion in May. The Zctarellcs is an auxiliary group of Beta Tau Zeta hapter of Zeta Phi Bela Sorority, who selects these

young ladies on I he basis of their willingness lo render service to lhe community and who exemplify the qualities of finer womanhood.

SOUTH CENTRAL REGION GAMMA IOTA AND LAMBDA DELTA HA VE PROSPEROUS YEAR This has been a prosperious year for both our graduate chapter, Gamma Iota and our undergraduate chapter Lambda Delta. Under the capable, dynamic leadership of Basileus Rosebud Tillman,

Soror Laverene Johnson, teacher in the East Chattanooga Elementary Sch. was honored by her principal and fellow teachers for having acquired a number of 25 or more years in the teaching profession. Soror Agnes Lauderdale was elected recording secretary of the Phyllis Wheatley Branch of the Y .W.C.A. Sorors Agnes and Izetta Thurmond were elected to serve on the board of directors for Friendship Haven, a home for aged women. Soror Eunice Hines has a very pretty baby girl.

Shirley Adams Waite. center, newest member of the Gamma iota Zeta Chapter was recently presented a certificate merit by Soror Mable Scruggs. one of the local founders and national trustee. Other sorors from left are Soror Rosebud Tillman, outgoing basileus, S oror lo u ise Crutcher, regional officer and S oror Rose Morgan, state sec re ta ry .

Graduate and undergraduate sorors attended our state meeting held on the campus of Fi k University, Nashville, Tennessee. Several graduate and undergraduate sorors attended the Regional in Selma, Alabama. Soror Louise Crutcher was elected as Regional Phylacter. In keeping with the ideas of Zeta for sen ice projects, Gamma Iota sent two girls to Y.W.C.A. camp.

Newly elected officers of Gamma Iota Zeta Chapter are as follows: Juanita Foster, Basileus; Willardean Wiley, First Anti-Basileus: Louise Jones, Second AntiBasi leus; Lorena M. Hight, Third Anti-Basileus: Elois Robinson, Grammateus; Rose Morgan, Assistant Grammateus ( orrespondence): Laverene Johnson, Assistant Grammateus (Recording); Barbara chols, Tarnias' Agnes Lauderdale, Tarnias-Grarnrnateus; Mary Dunham O'Neal, Antapokritis; Rosebud Tillman, Phylactcr.

Sorer Louise Jones, left, presented plaques to Gamma iota Zeta Chapter founders: Mable Scruggs, Lorena Hight, Rose Morgan and Gertrude Trammell at Founders Day Banquet held al la Mar Restaurant

Sorer Mildred Bradham our Past Grand Basileus once gave this definition of reclamation: "Reclamation means bringing in individuals who have retired at an early age in Zeta Aetadom, Sorors taking vacations and forgetting to return to chapters and the neglecting undergraduate and the mobile Zetas who have not transferred."

SOROR AGNES LAUDERDALE, HAIRMAN OF RE LAMATION:

Zeta everywhere recognize the [act that we have a National Reclamation Drive that has been on since March I, 1973 concentrating on reclaiming floaters through the period of June 30, 1974.

lf you have members referred to in this definition, try sending them a notice of the next meeting, perhaps the Zeta vacations can be made shorter.

Regional competition is now in progress among chapters to reclaim the greatest number of Sorors during this period. Special recognition will be given to both the Chapter and the Region al the 1974 Boule.

We are pleading with each chapter in our Sou th Central Region to place major emphasis on this drive.

language. Among the significant phrases which characterize these works is the applicable "If you give a job all you've got, success is unlimited." The work encourages ambitiousness in leadership, in exploring, in striving for excellence, in growing to potential, in the use of imagination and in daring to become involved.

SOUTHERN REGION

In the enthusiastic, sincere and moving morning's session, Mu Zeta Sorors were sparked with vivid and explanatory discussion of these qualities which should necessarily permeate the projects and programs of the Chapter for the year and the ultimate emphasis was to "give it all you've got."

A CONSORTIUM OF ACTIVITIES MARK MU ZETA 1973 BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA Rebecca P. Netterville, Basileus Gladys B. White, Acting Basileus Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., on the national level and also its local chapters, is cognizant of the need for motivating its membership. The national is particularly conscious of this need at the opening of each year's programs. In accordance with national and local emphasis, Mu Zeta Chapter, at its initial meeting of the year, seeks to provide that incentive for its membership at its Annual Retreat by staging a program that focuses attention on possible avenues to a successful year. Under the dynamic chairmanship of Soror Ardessie C. Prophet the Annual Retreat was programmed for 1973 with the stimulating and provocative theme "Together We Serve." The setting for the Retreat was an atmospheric one at the home of Soror Norma Peat where an early morning breakfast on the patio opened the enthusiastic year's program. An expressive and reactionary session formed the highlight of the morning as Soror Mary Moody, with her bubbling and spirited personality, reviewed the much acclaimed author's work, "Jonathan Livingston Seafull." This book, written by Bach, surged to the "top ten" list for 1972 and it was artistically interrelated to the great at· tainments possible by Mu Zeta Chapter but only as the qualities and characteristics expressed in the book become a living reality in each soror individually.

A scene from retreat. the opening meeting of the year at the home of Soror Norma Peat.

"Jonathan Livingston Seagull" is a warm, running analysis of qualities necessary for success in any en· deavor and these qualities are beautifully exhibited in the picturesque accomplishments of a flying seagull. Rousing ovations have acknowledged the use of this story by minister's in their sermons to their congregations; by concerned groups as an incentive to labor and work; by instructors who grope for explanatory state· ments to move their students to learn and by mother and fathers whose eagerness for their children's success find them yearning and clamoring for per uasive

/\ .1cene of Sorors who accepted the challenge projected in their 1111/ial meeting of the year.

"Our grandmothers molded butter and we were always so excited to see how the finished pattern looked. Sometimes they made a flower-rose, daisy, or violet with the leaves arranged so artistically. Sometimes they made stripes, plaids, checks and scallops with one of our names across the top. But always they worked to create beauty by keeping the butter smooth and pretty. May we too as Zetas work to build our sorority with the loveliest patterns available.

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"Each of us building in our best way-s-being our creative best selves can make a difference in the finished product. A poem has expressed this idea: " 'Some must blend the plaster Some must carry the stones Neither man nor the master Can build by himself alone If building a room for shelter Or constructing a house for a king It's only by working together We can accomplish anything.' "Some of us are quiet but deep thinkers and some are quite loud and unique in moral turpitude and with backbone to say, 'No' when occasions and issues demand it. We need to be ever vigilant and safeguard our stands. Yes by doing this and practicing what our master taught 'Do unto others as you would have them do unto you,' we can make Zeta a magnetic forcedrawing into our ranks more and more of the finest women. Thus we are 'potters' and molding not butter but a great image around the globe for Zeta Phi Beta Sorority. Then we can truly make the flowers beautiful and be proud to say 'Thou art the potter, I am the clay, mold me and make me today.'

Sorer Gwendolyn Grossman

Delegates of the Southern Regional Conference and Sectional Leadership Workshop Assembled in the Auditorium of Drew Hall at Prairie View A & M University, Prairie View, Texas, with the Regional Director Soror Thelma Y. Thomas presiding. Soror Gwendolyn Grossman of Epsilon Lambda Zeta Chapter, A & M University, Prairie View, Texas, delivered an address to the Assembly. She brought many challenging ideas on the subject "The Challenge." In the address Dr. Grossman said:

"Our Most Gracious Father in Heaven, we are thankful for all Thy loving care and the privilege of meeting together with our dear friends in Zeta Phi Beta Sorority. May much good be done today and may our hearts be purified and our souls renewed with a true vision of service and righteousness. Give us the enthusiasm to strive and search for knowledge; the joy that comes of a job well done; and the peace which always results in noble service to needful humanity. Make each of us a true Zeta. May the work we strive to accomplish ever be a refreshing substance for all of our land, helping America catch the guiding lights of wisdom, truth, and justice. Give us the courage to withstand evil temptations of life; lead us to look ever upward and to find the grace through our work and fellowship in this Sorority to carry our burdens more serenely and our blessings more gratefully. In Thy name we pray. Amen."

"Whenever I think of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority and of you Sorors-my sisters-I think of the words of an old hymn, 'Thou Art the Poller, I am the clay, mold me and make me-today.' We are potters, builders, molders of one another and of our organization. We listen and obey the urge in our hearts to make Zeta even greater than before. Piner womanhood, sisterly love, nobler scholarship, genuine service are the molds and ideals by which our destinies are shaped. We strive even upward f r more wisdom, truth, and beauty. Through our common hope and endeavors we find the way to race and Glory-the way to carry one another's burdens more serenely and our blessings more gratefully.

Sorors in attendance at Southern Regionat Conferen ce X Leadership Work.\'hop. Prairie View. Texas.

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Hazel, you must know that, to me and to sorors in the Southern Region, you are the epitome of what a Zeta should be. You are gracefully charming in your personality; you have grown in stature because you were receptive rather than resentful; you demand respect from others because you give respect; then finally you have never failed to answer when Zeta called whether it was the call of a soror in need or the call of the body for service. If God had endowed me with poetic ability I would do for you a masterpiece, but within my poetic limitations I choose to say: If we only had more Hazels Who could smile and laugh and do, We'd make sisters out of sorors And the "floaters" would be few. If we only had more Hazels Who were always eag~r to try, We'd have programs so much better And our chapters would never die.

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If we only had more Hazels In this world of toil and strife We, the Zetas and all others Would find heaven here in life.

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A Tribute to Hazel

We love you, we salute you, and pray God's eternal blessings upon you.

Seldom in one's life time does the opportunity to hear publicly the compliments of associates present itself. uch an occasion is this. Rarer still is the pleasure of relating to a friend the esteem in which she is held. Such an occasion is this. The rarity is not unique only to the occasions mentioned, but there is a greater degree of rarity m finding such a person as this tribute lauds.

Sorors of the Southern Region Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.

A "Lady" first - lovable - affable - devoted and youthful - as the letter in the words may be applied. A "Zeta" second - zealous - energetic - temperate and altruistic - qualities which set one apart from the masses.

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Truly she is set apart; for she has shown in so many ways what the term soror really means. She has demonstrated her loyalty to every rule and regulation; she has alway exhibited the highest ideals of culture and put forth zeal for all that is righteous; when wrong, she has willingly accepted corrections; she has been democratic in her roles as Chapter Basileus, Amicae Director, Regional Director and Trustee; and she must surely hold within her heart the kind of love which binds her closely to every Zeta who knows her and make her very special to each one of us.

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MEMBERS OF UPSILON ZETA RECEIVE HONORS

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Good things are happening down East Texas way for some of the members of Upsilon Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority. Soror Johnnie Lee Graves, a third grade teacher in the J.H. Moore Elementary School of Marshall, was nominated by her principal, Mr. James E. Taylor, as "Outstanding Elementary Teacher of America." Soror Graves was selected for this honor on the basis of her professional and civic achievements. This nomination makes Soror Graves eligible for the "Outstanding Teacher of the Year" a ward. Soror Graves is a native of Marshall, Texas and she has done most of her teaching in the public school system of Marshall. She received her Bachelor of Science degree from Bishop College and the Master of Arts degree from Columbia University in New York City. Soror Graves holds active membership in many organizations including the Marshall Education Association, Texas State Teachers Association, National Education Association, The Marshall Community Concert Association, Marshall Area Association for Retarded Children, American Association of University Women, Marshall Bishop Alumni Club, Grand Court of Calanthe and Association of Volunteer Aids for Nursing Homes. Soror Graves is a financially active and par· ticipating member of Galilee Baptist Church where she holds several offices and she holds membership in several departments.

Mrs. Adelaide Forde Because the Houston Amicae were the first to be granted a national charter and Mrs. Forde was the group's first president, she is recognized as the First Amicae President in the history of the Amicae.

Soror M.R. Mingo was elected "Teacher of the Month" by the studen student body of the Jefferson Senior High School. Each month, the students elect, by secret ballot, a faculty member to be honored as "Teacher of the Month" by the student body of the Jefferson Senior High School.

She was elected in June, 1948, when the Houston Zetas formed the Amicae. In December, the same year, Zeta Phi Beta adopted the auxiliary as a part of its national program and the Houston Amicae were fir t to apply for and receive a charter. Mrs. Forde is the mother of two daughters who are AK.A's one is a professor at Fisk University, the other is a pedicatrician in St. Louis. Her husband, the late G.P.A. Forde, was a physician.

Soror Ming was graduated from Wiley College with the Bachelor of Arts degree and from Prairie View A&M with the Master of Education degree. She has done study above the Master's at East Texas State University.

She has been a moving force in the Houston community for many years through the PTA, the Auxiliary to the Medical Forum, the Links, St. James Episcopal Church and many other organizations.

Sorer Minge is an active member of her church and serves as lecturer for church and club groups. She is also director of music for the Mount Pleasant Baptist Church where she holds membership.

At 77 years of age she is still vivacious, active, enthusiastic, and charming.

Soror Mingo enjoys bringing sunshine into the lives of senior citizens by baking goodies for them and sending them cards of cheer, giving them gifts and visiting them in nursing homes or their own homes.

Congratulations and all good wishes to Mrs. Forde, "Our First."

Gamma Omega Zeta Soror Mingo is the mother of one daughter who is now doing work toward the Master's degree at the University of Texas al Arlington. Soror Mingo spent some time during the summer of 1973 in touring the western section of the country and the Bahamas Islands. Soror Mingo's philosophy of life is "Everybody Help Somebody" and in the light of her philosophy, she mothers girls and boys who need love and understanding.

MAGGIE BROWNE DANIEL Soror Maggie Browne Daniel was chosen as one of the Outstanding Educators of America for 1973. This award is made yearly to educators in America who are recommended by the institutions in which they serve. Soror Daniel was recommended by Wiley College. Soror Daniel is serving on the fifteen member Commission of the American Association of University Women to study the future of AAUW in various areas - one of which is higher education. Of the fifteen members, only two are Black. Meetings of this group have been held in various sections of the country Washington, D.C., Chicago, Denver, Atlanta, and San Francisco.

Soror Wilma Shakesnider, in Concert-Texas.

The local chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity chose Soror Daniel to be honored by them as the "Educator of the Year for 1973". In a similar ceremony members of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity on the Wiley College campus honored Soror Daniel for her outstanding achievements as a teacher and leader on the campus. Soror Daniel, a Doctor of Philosophy in English, serves as Chairman of the Division of Humanities and Head of the Department of Modern Languages. She is listed in Who's Who of American Women; Dictionary of American Scholars; and is an active member of the Modern Language Association; College Language Association; National Council of Teachers of English; South e nt r al Modern Language Association; Association of Departments of English; Conference on College Composition and Communication; Conference on ollege English Teachers in Texas, and the American Association of University Professors. She has been a delegate to the White House Conference on Children and Youth. She is also an active member of Ebenezer United Methodist Church in Marshall, Texas, and is a life member of the National Education Association.

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PROJECT SEVENTY-FIVE By Soror Rurh Miller Gore, Nalional Firsl Anti-Basileus It was my esteem pleasure and a signal honor to have been assigned by our Grand Basileus Soror Isabel M. Herson lo be the official representative of Zeta Phi Bela Society, Incorporated at the second meeting of the National Coordinating Committee for Women's Involvement in Project 75. The meeting was held at the McCormick Inn in Chicago, lllinois September 15-16, 1973. As a service of the National Medical Association, Project 75 is a recruitment and retention program designed to discover, develop, and sustain interest in the medical careers among minority group students. The defined minority groups include black, brown, and red students who have a desire to become doctors. Although the minority groups make up 17 percent of the country's population, pertinent statistics reveal that they have fewer than 3 percent of the country's physicians. Project 75 was created in 1970 and has a goal to insure a minimum of 12 percent participation of the minorities in the nation's medical schools by 1975. The primary purpose of the conference was to help to develop a strategy for mass involvement of women in the programs of recruiting and retaining Black students in medical school in order to ease the acute shortage of physicians in the Black Community. Representatives attending the conference were in touch with approximately one-half million people in the country. It was evident that the group was well chosen and that its members were cognizant of the urgency and critical need of a special plan of action to combat the inadequacy of health care, particularly the inadequacy of health manpower in our communities. Mrs. Doris L. Zollar, Consultant Project 75, NMA presided over the conference. She gave an appeal for Black female involvement and also urged all representatives attending the meeting lo return to their various organizations and launch programs to 1mplemenl the challenge of Project 75. ln terms of implemenrutio n of Project 75, the educational components of sororities, fraternities, social. civic, religious organizations, etc. can be enlarged to sponsor symposiums, Career Days, exhibits, and tutorial services for students. High school counselors and teachers can put forth greater efforts Lo create positive altitudes toward medical careers, especially for the interested ghetto students. ·1 hey can also aim toward improving counseling and counteracting negative counseling: develop personal contacts with students who show interest in medicine; de, clop a high school work program an "e xternship": stimulate sl ude 11 ts ( 11 rough such act ivit ics as field trips 10 health centers; and role models by visiting physicians talking with students.

It was suggested that organizations seek out other institutions in the community who are already involved and join the forces where feasible to publicize Project 75. Individual participation may include serving as a resource person; serving as a source of emotional support; and, cooperating with Project 75 at the local, regional, and national levels. Due to the ever increasing cost of a medical education and in order to provide for the economically deprived, it was recommended that the organizations represented at the conference reassess their resource allocations and examine the possibility of redirecting some of their funds to a scholarship program for Black students of medicine or for students in pre-medicine. At the college level, organizations can help coordinate the on-going supportive student programs of Project 75 such as on-campus Pre-Med Clubs, and off-campus Pre-Med Clubs, or develop new ones. Members of organizations can establish direct personal contact with students providing emotional support, and serve as a parent substitute. The college student can also be utilized as an aid in publicizing the importance of medical service professions, and motivating students who are interested. Although statistics reveal that 6 percent of all freshmen minority students entering college show interest in medicine, about 4 percent of such students abandon their interest by the end of college. Retaining the interest level of the potantial minority is of great concern. The national theme of our sorority "Relevance To Contemporary Issues-Humanity Our Concern; The Child Our Focus" embraces the challenge of Project 75. May we expand our efforts to meet this great challenge. Continued from Page 9 On Personal Magnetism She looks for the bright and best side of things. She expects well of others and demands much of herself. She thinks before she acts and avoids undue haste and impulsiveness. She takes the necessary time to do things thoroughly, realizing that poise gives her increased power and helps her to accumulate mental force. She is diligent and energetic, as well as enthusiastic in going about her work. She cultivates a gracious manner. Her happiness comes of the grace to accept life gratefully and to make the most of the best of it. She generates this inner sunshine and makes life pleasanter for those around her. Her impulses lead to right action; her thoughts are usually true. Such a magnetic woman improves the climate of the world daily and puts heart into others to shoulder the great duty of being happy.

FIRST NATIONAL SICKLE CELL SEAL

Members of National Association for Sickle Cell Disease presents first National Seal for Sickle Cell to members of the Congressional Black Caucus. left to right: Dr. Charles F. Whitten. National President Detroit: Rev, Braxton Boyd. First Vice President. washington. D.C.: Ms. Doroth ye H. Boswell. Executive Director. Los Angeles. Ca.: lion. Charles 8. Rangel. (D-Rep.) New York: lion. AuRustus F. Hawkins. (D'-Rep], California: Mrs. Xerona B. Clayton, Member National Advisory Board. At/an/a and Hon. Ralph H. Metcalfe. (D-Rep.). Iltinois.

Each of these inadequacies has resulted in grave human tragedies. The National Association for Sickle Cell Disease, lnc., is seeking funds to help con-eel some of the misinformation, and to provide services to interested groups on a national basis to insure that sickle cell programs are developed in the best interest of the black community. Members of the Black Caucus who serve on NASDC's National Advisory Board are hairrnan Louis Stokes, Shirley Chisholm, Yvonne Brathwaite Burke, and Augustus Hawkins. Other member. of the Ad· visory Board include: Senators Edward Brooke, and Birch Bayh, Mayor Richard l l atcher, W. Russell Barry, Vice President and General Manager of W XT- BS, Los Angeles; Berkeley G. Burrell, President, National Business League; Xernona Clayton, l Iostess of TY alk Show, Atlanta, Georgia; Norman 0. Houston, Chairman of the Board, Golden State Mutual ile Insurance, Company; Maynard Jackson, Vice Mayor of Atlanta; Ruth L. Aikens, Associate Director for 1 lealt h, National Urban Leagu ; Ronald B. Lee, Regional Manager Technical Service, Xerox or· porution: Mrs. Frances L. Murphy, 11, Chairman of the Board, Afro-American Newspapers: Abraham S. Venable. Director Urban Affairs, General Motors Corporation: l loward . Lee, Mayor, Chapel llill, o rt h Carolina.

Dr. Charles F. Whitten announces the launching of a national educational campaign on sickle cell trait and sickle cell disease to correct some of the misinformation about the disease. Dr. Whitten is president of the National Association for Sickle Cell Disease, Inc., (NASCD), which wa organized to provide leadership and coordination of activities of many sickle cell groups formed at the grass root level. The campaign kick-off was made with the presentation of the first National Sickle Cell Seal to mernbers of the Congressional Black Caucus. In ad· dition to the educational program, Dr. Whitten stressed to members of the Caucus, the need for continued and accelerated support of sickle cell programs. Sickle cell disease was identified over a half century ago. nly recently has it come to the fore as a serious health problem among black people. In the wake of increasing public awareness of sickle cell disease, the need for information and service programs has become quite urgent. However, in trying Lo meet the need, many well meaning but poorly qualified "experts" and organizations have sprung up across the nation. As a result, scientifically inaccurate literature has been circulated, testing programs have used unreliable or incomplete methods, persons with sickle cell trait have not been informed or have been misinformed as 10 the implication of the trail for their lives, said Dr. Whitten. :,-1

THREE NATIONAL SECTIONAL LEADERSHIP WORKSIIOPS Using the THEME "Total Commitment and Total Involvement," Zeta Sorors from all regions have participated in three National ectional Leadership Worksh p · held in different areas of the country. The initial workshop was conducted at the Fairmont Mayo Hotel, Tulsa. Ok lahorua with Alpha Iota Zeta Chapter-Soror E. Juanita Tate, Basileus and Soror Amos Yearger, Midwestern Regional Director. The second workshop was held at the Holiday Inn, Cleveland, Ohio with Gamma Delta Zeta Chapler-Soror Levy Vaughn, Basile us and Sorer Effie Burford, Director of the Great Lake Region. The final workshop was convened during the Southern Regional Conference at Prairie View A. and M. College, Prairie View, Texas with Epsilon Lambda Zeta Chapter-e-Soror Delia M. Hunt, Basileus and Soror Thelma Y. Thomas, Director of the Southern Region.

The PURPOSE of the National Sectional Leadership Workshops was "To build a broader base of Leadership and enhance performance at the highest level." The OBJECTIVES of the Workshop were:

The workshops were directed by Sorer Ruth M. Gore, National First Anti-Basileus and Grand Basileus Isabel M. Herson as consultant. Luncheon speakers for the three workshops were Soror Amos Yearger; Soror Grace W. Phillips, Director Public Relations; and, Sorer Jessie Artest, National Second Anti-Basileus, The program activities for the workshops reflect the many suggestions received from the constit rency of our sorority.

That National Sectional Leadership Workshops provided many valuable experiences for the participants which included ample opportunity for sorors lo be open without attacking others; a permissive atmosphere for small and large group discussions of ideas and concerns; a multitude of information about the basic techniques of leadership; the ABC's of communicating; numerous objective quizzes which revealed self-knowledge and self-understanding;

To stimulate leaders who can bring order out of confusion; To increase the involvement of members; To improve the quality of over-all leaders; To invoke discussions about innerf eelings and gain understanding; To stimulate realistic self-examination in terms of motivation, limitations, and aspirations; To examine proven methods and approaches; To mobilize greater support (or the national program and the national affiliates of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated.

Part ici punts at I he National Sect ion al Leadership Workshop al I he Soul hem Regional Conference. Prairie View A. and M. 'ollcge, Prairie View. Texas.

Particip ant» at the National Sectional leadership Workshop, 1/oliday /1111 of Cleveland, Ohio.

Participants a1 the National Sectional leadership Workshop, Fairmont Mayo Hotel. T11/sa, Oklahoma. chapter b as il e i , Associate Directors, Regional Directors, National elected and appointed officers who willingly volunteered their lime and effort to bring you the 1973 ational Sectional Leadership Workshops. It is the spirit of cooperation that helps to advance our sorority by providing the opportunity for sorors to enhance their knowledge, skills and techniques. Special thanks to Grand Basileus Isabel M. Herson for her continuous advice, guidance and support in planning and implementing the programs for all workshops.

presentations of research studies concerning the qualities of a good leader; pertinent tips for selecting leadership approaches on the basis of personality; strategy for tailoring leadership techniques compatible to the group; techniques for curving the over· aggressive participant; ways to involve the non· participating member, etc. This office has received a tremendously large number of requests for copies of the objective quizzes, that were administered to workshop participants, which revealed self-knowledge and self-understanding. Because of my many and varied responsibilities I have not yet been able to respond to your requests.

Sorer Ruth M. Gore, National First Arui-Basileus Workshop Director

It is with a great deal of humility that I express my esteem gratitude and sincere appreciation to all sorors,

We talk about Sickle Cell Anemia as being such a health crisis among black people, but in relationship to the proportion of the black population that it actually effects, it comes much later on the priority scale of health problems. Malnutrition, hypertension, diabetes are the major health problems tearing at our very fiber. With legislation constantly being passed to ensure a quality of life suitable for one to maintain a life of healthful dignity, our Executive Branch of the Federal Government veto's or freezes the funds. Programs which would ensure proper care are cut back in fun· ding or cut out right, and we as organizations don't speak out. We're always careful to take the highroad. This is deplorable. Head Start, Get Set, Aid to Dependent Children are suffering, in some cities they've been completely phased out. These programs allowed precious children the chance to get at least two wholesome meals, some educational and cultural exposure, and caring individuals to supervise them.

WIIY TIIE MARCH OF DIMES? JANICE G. KISSNER DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS The National Foundation-March of Dimes is more than a fund raising organization. Far be it from that. The many services and special projects and programs can directly relate to you and your organization that we offer. If your organization is interested in bettering the quality of life for mankind, then you won't have to answer the question Why The March of Dimes? You will be able to fully encompass the scope and magnitude of the problems affecting our nation today. Most specifically, our health problems. As minority group members you'll recognize the need for greater heal th care, and health care deliverance. A problem with special relevance to black people, when you think in terms of maternal and child health care. The March of Dimes has always been dedicated to the idea that health should be a birthright for everyone in America. We know good health and care eludes minorities and poor people. The March of Dimes made a revolutionary transition in 1958, from polio to birth defects. A menacing problem, far greater than polio ever was. When you understand the implications the following facts hold for our people, you'll begin to understand how your organization or group can work in concert with The National FoundationMarch o[ Dimes. Five million babies are conceived eacf year. That's every six seconds. After 280 days have passed, a baby is born healthy if all goes well. The risks are very high, indeed, tragically so, for too many JO ( J 1/1 million terminate in fetal death.) 75,000 of these pregnancies end safely as far as the process of delivery are concerned, but death claims the baby before its first birthday. 300,000 are born prematurely and one in fourteen babies suffer mental or physical defects. In fact, 250,000 babies a year come into this world with a mental or physical defect.

The March of Dimes does not take any political stands, we can't, but we can and are channeling funds into community projects and programs which directly affect the quality of life of mother and child. The research grants that support highly specialized and trained doctors are paying off in great dividends, in terms of pointing up the various problems that affect the child. Dr. Charles U. Lowe, Director of The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development wrote on Pregnancy and Nutrition-"We now have unconflicting evidence that when a fetus receives in adequate nutrition in the uterus, the infant is born small and his growth from then on is com· promised." Dr. David B. Coursin, of Lancaster, Pennsylvania and a member of the committee on Maternal Nutrition wrote, "Though the brain continues to grow rapidly after birth, the child if malnourished as a fetus will be below normal the rest of his life. If both fetal and post· natal malnourishment is severe, a forty to fifty percent deficit in brain cells can result." I shudder when I hear these facts. So often, too often, we take the process of reproduction for granted. If a defect occurs, we tritely say, "It's God's will" or something of that nature. We must thoroughly educate our women and children, our men too.

Although the problem of birth defects has no respect to color, creed or nationality, it docs pose grave problems for black people. The National black infant mortality rate is almost twice that (or whites, and climbing higher daily. While our fight has been going on for equality, black babies are not starting life as an equal. The problem might be related to the fact that our women don't even bother to see a doctor un ti! she's well into the fifth, sixth or seventh months, and even a greater majority wait until they are in labor ready to deliver before they see a doctor. It's too late then. ln the urben gheuos and rural areas, one out of every ten babies born die. That's loo high of a percentage. Our priorities for quality care is loo low. The child doesn't have the advocates that it should.

Our youth continue to cry genocide! Well, the truth of the matter is that we're causing a great deal of our own problems, and it's only because we're not knowledgeable enough to cope with many of the situations that arise. Prevention is not genocide. Prevention is an intelligent and emotionally painless way of sparing helpless children from being totally victimized with a defect they cannot control.

Give to the March of Dimes

Soror Janice Kissner with Miss Beverly Sills (center with lai) National and World opera star, and National Mother's March Chairman, along with volunteer leaders al National Leadership Conference.

ever you're in the vicinity of While Plains, don't fail to visit with us. The address is: 1275 Mamaroneck Avenue, Zip Code 10605. Should you desire an appoin tme nt, you may reach us by phoning (914) 4287100.

It is my hope that the question Why The March of Dimes will never come up again. March of Dimes, because we're pioneering in the race for quali Ly of life, and doing it in the most meaningful way. Involving and Involvement with you. If you seriously want to know what your organization could do in terms of volunteer services, programs and projects, please be in contact with us. We are totally prepared Lo assist you. Our National Headquarters is open to you al any time. If

We need your imput, we must have you irnput if we're going to conquer the number one health problem of children in this country-Birth Defects.

STATE OF NEW JERSEY GAINS BROTHER GILBERT H. FRANCIS AS NEW CHIEF

Brother F:_rancis said his roots in civil rights sprung from membership in our Brother Organization, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity.

Brother Gilbert H. Francis of Hightstown, formerly a civil rights specialist for the Office for Civil Rights in the U.S. Department of Health, Education and Welfare, New York regional office, was appointed as the director for the Stale Division on Civil Rights. Brother Francis was born in the Bedford-Stuyvesant section of Brooklyn and attended Boys High where he gained recognition running track.

His arm's length list of community activities include the eastern regional directorship of his fraternity and continuing membership on the board of directors of the New Jersey Conference Branches of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP).

Working his way through St. John's University as a grocery store clerk, druggist and at other sundry part· time jobs, he received a bachelor's degree in business administration and accounting.

Spanning a period of about five years, his duties with HEW included planning and participating in investigations of HEW institutions and programs. He also was responsible for supervision of the regional OEO office in New York and for review of possible employee discrimination there.

He served with the Army in Korea un ti! I 954 when he was awarded the Army Service Medal. His first real employment by Uncle Sam, however, came in 1955 as an equipment operator at the federal General Administration Office in New York.

In addition, Brother Francis also wore several different hats during a stint with the federal Social Security Administration from 1962 to 1966. His travels have taken him through 11 countries and many islands in and around the Caribbean.

landing from left to right, Soror Edith V. Francis, Brother Gilbert H. Francis, their son, Dwayne and daughter, Deborah, an.d the Attorney-General of New Jersey, George F. Kugler, Jr.

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. can be assured of a prominent place in the annuals of history as being advocates for maternal and infant care. This advocacy is significantly portrayed by our total involvement with The National Foundation-March of Dimes, and our cooperative health educational projects. ZIP and Stork's Nest. Each program designed in an unique manner to up grade the Quality of Life for every mother and child who can be reached. For this, association, we the staff and officers of The National Foundation-March of Dimes are exceedingly proud to acknowledge.

Brother Francis will have to commute daily from his home in Hightstown, Mercer County. In addition, he will be trying to coordinate family activities with his busy wife, Soror Edith V. Francis, principal of the Riverside Elementary School in Princeton, who has completed her Ph.D in guidance and education at New York University. Edith is our national phylacter, a board member of the Scholarship and Welfare Association of Hunter College, a member of the Princeton New Jersey BiCentennial Committee, a member of the Board of Managers of Camp Minisink, N.Y. Mission Society; the President of the Princeton Regional Administrators' Association and a contributing member of many professional organizations.

Thus far, we have several operating Stork's Nest, located in the following cities: Atlanta, Ga., Houston, Texas, Ft. Worth, Texas and unofficially in Augusta, Georgia. We were not informed of this operation at all. Hopefully our Nat'! office as well as the Sorority's National office will be apprised of this operation.

This true Zeta-Sigma family is very proud of their daughter, Deborah Ann, a former Zetarette and now a pre-med student at Princeton University and their son, Dwayne, age thirteen-an avid sports enthusiast.

We've been honored and fortunate enough to travel the country sharing the mechanics of Stork's Nest. This service, The National Foundation has been pleased to give. We still stand firm and will continue to honor any written request to appear and present the project.

Brother Francis is looking forward to "opening the doors which have been closed by discrimination and afford all minorities opportunities in areas such as employment and housing and also to develop a keener sensitivity to the problems that face women and Spanish-speaking people."

The National Project Director, Soror Lullelia W. Harrison, has done a trojant job in getting our booklets, publicity, the operating mechanics, and holding and planning workshop wherever and whenever she could. We gratefully appreciate her expertise and willingness to help facilitate this cooperative effort. Soror Harrison shares the added honor of serving as Volunteer Advisor for The March of Dimes, for the state of Texas. A fact we're proud of.

THE QUALITY OF LIFE-EVERYONES CONCERN SOROR JANICE KISSNER DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS THE NATIONAL FOUNDATION-MARCH OF DIMES

The Grand Basileus, Soror Isabel M. Herson has demonstrated her remarkable foresight by continuing such a thrust, in terms of out reach programs. We've been exceedingly proud of our wonderful working relationship with her. She has committed Zetas everywhere to the cause of good health for everyone, but most especially for mother and child. This is where we drive our beginnings.

Dr. Julius B. Richmond, M.D. gave a Declaration of Interdependence at the Congress on the Quality of Life in Chicago, Ill., March, 1972. In that declaration he stated, "That the Nation's highest priority should be its Children, That the destiny of each child should reflect his individual potential rather than the suit of environmental or economic deprivation, That the opportunity to be born healthy should be accorded to each American, That social, educational, physical, mental, emotional and environmental conditions which cause human plights affect children of all classes, all races, and all persuasions and, therefore, are a national problem."

lf at anytime your Chapter decides, and you should, to develop some phase of our national projects we stand ready to support you in the most magnificent way. If the Quality of Life is to be had by all then, our challenge, our actions, our programs must reflect same. Don't let our children come here impaired. Their struggle is hampered enough when made whole. Jlelp to inform every young woman, every women, and yes every young man, every men, of the necessity of good health. It's everyone's birth right. Don't let it slip away out of indifference, ignorance, and lack of interest. We must perpetuate a sound generation, both mentally and

Such profound statements could go on and on, but space will not provide for them. This points up to Zetas everywhere that our present theme is surely relevant. ("The Child Our Focus.") We've selected the most comprehensive and complex of problems in our society today to focus upon. For it is true that the child, the baby, the fetus in utero are in drastic trouble in these United States.

physically. Zeta's can make it happen. We are making it happen, but we must continue in a consistent manner in every region in this country.

A DREAM UPHELD The locale was Washington, D.C. The Taylors, Charles and Langston did agree. Howard's campus would profit, I am told, If we could organize a sisterly fold. The brothers' plan did materialize, The ladies sought consisted of five.

Dr. Julius B. Richmond, M.D. is Director of the Judge Baker Guidance Center, Harvard University. His primary specialties are administration, Pediatrics and child Psychiatry.

The date was January 16, 1920, When Zeta Phi Beta found its entity. Phi Beta Sigma was the first to gain A sisterly organization to share its fame. Together we stand; divided we fall; AU for one and one for all. Ajoint convention was held in December, This thought was left for all to remember. The sorority would reach college women across the land, The ideal of FINER WOMANHOOD could expand. Arizona Cleaver was picked by Phi Beta choice, To be Zeta Phi Beta's first presidential voice.

Poems by Sorors ZETA PHI BETA Zeta Phi Beta is a great sorority. It stands for great womanhood. Among the clubs it has priority; And radiates all that's good. Its colors are blue and white, Which are pretty as pretty can be When worn, they really look out of sight On Zetas like you and me.

This was not a job to be done alone, The approach was not for any selfish prones, So, quickly, four more equally endorsed, To aid Zeta's presidential voice. The last names Neal, Pettie, and the Tylers two, Made up the regal first Zeta Blue.

Helping the needy is our chore; We do this whenever we can. When one task is clone, there's always more We sow helping seeds all over the Janel.

The National Board established in 1922, As a non-profit corporation for me and you. We established in D.C., N.C., and Illinois, The additives were ineffectual for our poise. Two hundred seventy-five undergraduates and graduates, From inward Africa throughout the United States.

So, if you want to get with it, join Zeta Phi Beta It will really make a lady out of you. This includes the college group, Theta, For Zeta always has much work 10 do. Zeta fly high your memorable flag. Let the world know about your plan! Don't give up-though the way gets rough. Lend needy men a helping hand.

The sorority was supported by memberships and dues, God bless THE PEARLS, may we as wisely choose. Zeta boast of the women they proudly proclaim, From the high school doors to the state of fame. Services rendered brought world recognition, From important officials to' President Nixon.

HOT POTATO Zeta is a hot potato hat burn and burns and burns. It's not like a ripe tomato, or a ripe tomato ruins.

Zeta has covered major areas since '23, Ten thousand females, in three hundred chapters-none replete. For FINER WOMANHOOD, many nearby, Could help us hold our standards high. Although brave, bold, and strong, We could not endure for long.

Zeta is a hot potato Taste it and you will see. Brush it with love and give it a shove Then it will set you free.

Unless we search our world and find, More fine women lo serve mankind. Could we offer less than THE PEARLS gave us? Continual organization and not rebirth? "Woman has much lo offer," states our Biblical Text. Proverbs 31 relates qualities taught to the opposite sex.

ZETA, TIIE S.S. T. Zeta Phi Beta is an S.S.T. [ts speed exemplifies you and me. o other sorority is quite like it Because its significance gives one a fit.

PEARLS of Five we stop to honor YOU To pay our respects and give tribute. You have added zest and love supreme, May we uphold Zeta to what you have dreamed. The "Lamp of Learning is passed from hand to hand The seed maturing, becomes the many seeds Of future plantings," planned.

The airship of Zeta is super-sonic Its wings spread far and wide lts passengers are women of great distinction. The territory it covers has no measured dimension. By: Sorer Mary R. Mingo Teacher of English UI and Journalism Jefferson, Texas

By Soror Mildred Phillips

Bringing knowledge 10 the fore. On one or her trips she met am an. James Ste mm ous was his name. And what a man was hc ' An in, en tor. writer. and in telleci Such a perf'cc I ma 1e. A1i1.011a pondered long and clear. Then she said. "James you arc for 111c Of course you know her name was changed. Even rna rrie d. she never stopped. Spreading joy wax j ust her l01. Like mushrooms in a rcrtilc field. Chapters begun 10 yield and yield. Arizona Cleaver Ste mrnons always said "Sisterly lov e 111us1 guide our lives". Scholarship. you may surmise. Surely must never die. Finer Womanhood. as no surprise. I!, our ideal which we try 10 follow. Incorporated in '2J Linder the laws of D.C. The i ncorpora I ors names were Gladys Warring ion, Joanna Houston. Josephine Johnson. and lastly. Goldie Smith. In A lric a, we we 1·e I he first. Liberia. Sierra Leone. and Nigeria. too. Yes! Zeta women are e ve rywhc re . You name i I, we a re there. At 173-l is our shrine. On the A, enue of New Hampshire. Wa\hington D.C. is the site. Today. we are most lortuna tc With all Iive illustrious pearls. Fi, e active. lively girls Watching their sorority grow and grow. Ihe petals of this rose will possibly rot But these five pearls will definitely 1101. For 1 hey are planted in I he hearts of every Zera. In a ,cry special place. Where they will live on. and on, and on.

A TRIBUTE TO OUR FOUNDERS

In my hand I hold a rose. On it five petals I unfold. This one big and bold and true, Is Arizona Cleaver, I am told. So young, so pure and bright and sweet, And steadfastly on the beat. A Sigma, Robert Taylor spied, and envisioned a sister sorority. With keen eyes for beauty, intelligence and such. Chose Arizona Cleaver as his rose, To make his dream come true. "Arizona," he said one day. "Will you kindly be my prey. And make me some sisters if you may." Arizona, in her most efficient way, Looked for lassies much like herself. Then come forth with four most charming girls, Myrtle Tyler and Viola Tyler, too. Pearl Neal came twisting in a whirl. These were the four who formed this hord. Their goal could not be met just now. There must be give to do the job. They looked and searched and linally Little, cute Fannie Walts emerged. Howard University was the site, In the Nations Capital of D.C. On January 16, 1920, these five petals became five brilliant pearls, "Alas!" said Brother Robert Taylor, "I am the happiest man in the whole world wide." And you will be honored in grand style." The Whitelaw Hotel, at that time. Was Washington's finest for us 10 hine. In splendor, brilliance, and radiance, too. Our girls all garbed in white and blue. From the ribs of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Came Zeta Phi Beta Sorority. The greatest event of the year. Witnessed by many we hold so dear. Alpha Kappa Alpha, Delta Sigma· Theta, too Both engaged in our great debut. So much joy1 o much pride! With Oh! so many rallying at our sides. A job well done. but just begun Arizona, with forsight and fortitude envisioned a multitude. With this chapter of Five young girls, And her foundation firmly laid. Girls started fleeing to her aid. Gladys Warrington, first 10 pledge. When Arizona's school days were no more, Teaching children was then in store. Arizona, then as she is today. Making meetings, conferences, and more. Constantly working, laboring hard,

Written by Rubie M. luellen Beta Delta Zeta ha prcr. Philadelphia. Penna.

Boule August 11-16, 1974

Stork's Nest Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated and The March of Dimes

I l'/110 riuht : Soror lsabe! M. Herson, Grand Basiteus: Mrs. Jean Campbell. March of Dimes: Soror lu!!e/ia W. Harrison. Special Pro iect Director: Miss /;'/aine Whitelaw. Nail. Director of Votunteer Services-March of Dimes: Soror Janice Kissner. Zeta & March of' /Ji111e.1·: and Soror l laze! Simmons.

National Head of Volunteer Services of The March of Dimes addresses the Southern Region. Miss Elaine Whitelaw 4th from left told the Sorors, "that The March of Dimes views Stork's Nest as one of the most essential projects to be offered to any community in this ountry today." "That Zetas everywhere should be

extremely proud, extremely interested in keeping such a multifaceted project going for years to come. This Service is directly needed, and must be continued if we are going to improve the Quality of Life for every Child."

nursery items at little or no cost for expectant mothers who utilize community health services, and encouraging them to attend a prenatal care clinic regularly, Zetas also plan to offer informal health educational programs, and to contribute generally to the physical and emotional well-being of these mothers and their children. Half the battle, the colunteers feel, is showing a woman that someone really cares about her and her family.

Don't Believe In That Stork? In Atlanta They Certainly Do. By Peggy Tolins Child psychologists may have shooed the stork out of the baby delivery business and sent him into exile, but energetic rnmembers of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority have appropriated his nests and are filling them with goodies for needy newborns.

Atlanta and Houston are metropolitan areas, but Zeta members consider Stork's Nest a flexible project suited to areas large or small, urban, suburban or rural. Each Stork's Nest can be adapted to the needs of its community.

It started in Atlanta, Ga., in the spring of 1971, when the Epsilon Zeta Chapter of the national sorority set up the Stork's Nest, a nonprofit redistribution center for maternity clothes, baby wear, layettes and furniture.

Adapting to Needs

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority awarded Atlanta's Stork Nest project its top Community Service Award when the organization's national conference took place in Oklahoma City recently. Stork's Nest was chosen as the best among 23 chapter community projects. With the continued enthusiasm of graduate, undergraduate and nonacademic sorority members and National Foundation-March of Dimes cooperation, the prize-winning project may soon be seen in many more communities. As one observer predicts: "Don't look now, but that empty shop behind you has just turned into a Stork's Nest!"

Epsilon Zeta is a member of BIB, a prenatal care service and education program of the Atlanta Chapter of The National Foundation-March of Dimes. Twelve organizations participate in varied volunteer services. The Stork's Nest is open to needy expectant mothers who are referred by a prenatal care clinic. The items are either new or in good used condition, donated by stores and private individuals. Articles are available at minimal cost, only to those who attend a clinic, as an incentive to increase the number of women seeking early and continuing prenatal care. Such mothers are more likely to have healthy babies because they are reducing the risk of birth defects. National Project

So successful has the Stork's Nest been in meeting a need, that a network of similar outlets is being planned. A second store opened in Houston recently, thanks to the efforts of the Lambda Zeta chapter of Zeta Phi Beta, assisted by Zeta Amicae, a nonacademic branch of the soroity. The joint Zeta Phi Beta-March of Dimes effort fulfills the sorority's pledge to become more deeply involved in the health and welfare of children, while the voluntary health organization continues to work toward its goals - to prevent birth defects which affect some 250,000 children annually, and to better the quality of life at birth. On the national level, Zeta Phi Betas have adopted the Stork's Nest as part of their project ZIP, Zeta's involvement Project. The ZIP objective is "an equal chance for all babies to have a healthy start in life."

TINY GARMENTS, available at the Stork's Nest, Houston, are assembled by Zeta Phi Beta volunteers (from left) Bessie Davis, Emmer Smith, Maud Randon, Carolyn Sanders, Helen Brooks, and Roberta Livingston. Donated clothing and furniture are offered at little or no cost to expectan l mothers attending prenatal care clinics. Project is combined effort of the sorority and March of Dimes.

Stork's Nest goals, they believe, will help accomplish this aim. Aside from providing clothing and

ATLANTA, GEORGIA Epsilon Zeta chapter, has been named winner of the sorority's top national community service award for its work with low-income expectant women.

Raliegh, N.C.

Stork' Nest, located in Atlanta, serves as an incentive for expectant mothers to seek early prenatal care. At little or no cost, women enrolled in prenatal care programs at Grady Memorial Hospital and neighborhood clinic can shop for maternity and baby clothes, baby furniture and other items. Stork's Nest has been adopted as our National Project and Soror Lulella Harrison serves as national project chairman. Stork's Nest in Atlanta is co-sponsored by the Atlanta Dekalb Clayton chapter of the March of Dimes. Sorer Evelyn 0. Brown is chapter Basileus and Sorors Edna Johnson and Thelma Duncan are cochairmen of Stork's Nest.

Raleigh, N.C., makes the initial start toward opening a Stork's Nest Regional Director Millie Veasey and Associate Director Mary Sadler meet with March of Dimes staff person.

XI Zeta Chapter-St. Louis, Mo.- Stork's Nest Project ments of the Comprehensive Neighborhood Health Services. The National Foundation of the March of Dimes will assist us by furnishing educational materials such as films, slides, filmstrips, etc., brochurs and other exhibit materials. They also will assist through solicitation of items for the Stork's Nest from Department Stores, etc. and through publicizing our Stork's next and events connected with it from time to time.

The St. Louis Chapter of the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated launched its National Project, "Stork's Nest," in cooperation with the National Foundation of the March of Dimes this year. Stork's Nest is a non· profit redistribution center where welfare and working poor expectant mothers referred by cooperating clinics, hospitals and health centers can get needed maternity and infant clothing and furniture for minimal cost. This is a project specifically geared to en· couraging pregnant mothers to seek early pre-natal care in order to be assured of the birth of healthy babies. The Sorority is convinced that this project will fulfill its pledge to become more deeply involved in the health and welfare of children. The affiliated groups of the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority will be working cooperatively with the Sorority membership in promoting and conducting the project. These groups include: Phi Alpha (the Undergraduate chapter of the Sorority), the IZ Girls (Zetalite group), Amicae (Friends of the Sorority), Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity (Brother Fraternity to the Sorority Group), Sigma Shadows (Wives of the Fraternity Group) plus the Woman's Auxiliary and Social Service Depart·

STORK

The Stork's Nest is housed in the Comprehensive Neighborhood Health Center located at 5471 Dr. Martin Lutehr King Drive. Miss Hallie Gilliam is President of the St. Louis Chapter of the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority. Mrs. Jewel Livingston serves as chairman of the Stork's Nest Project and Mrs. Betty Howard serves as Co-Chairman. Mr. Morris Henderson is the Executive Director of the Comprehensive Neighborhood Health Services. Mr. Bernard Erhenricht is Executive Director of the St. Louis Chapter of the National Foundation of the March of Dimes.

EST COMMITTEE

SEATED (left to right: Sorors Ozell Patton, Retiring Basileus, Beatrice Bell, Charlotte Light, Artemese Bass, Diane Barnes, Sherry Ellis. STANDING (left to right) Sorors Annie Gladys Ewing, Carolyn Williams, Cyreatha Morgan, and Freddie Tatum, Mrs. Myrtle Davis (Administrative Assistant for Health Center}, Mr. Bernard Erhenricht (Executive Director · St. Louis Branch National Foundation March of Dimes), Soror Jewel P. Livingston, Chairman of Stork '.s Nest project, Mr. Morn's Henderson, Executive Director of Comprehensive Neighborhood Health Center arid Soror Elece Dempsey, Associate Director of the State of Missouri. MISSING FROM THE PHOTO: Sorors Hattie Gilliam, Basileus Xi Zeta Chapter, Beuy Howard, Co-Chairman of Stork's Nest Project, Ver/on Gladney, Thelma Burnette, Be mice Bolar, Mary A 1111 Tillman, Myrtle Washington and Eddye Gearin.

Stork's Nest Baton Rouge Sometime ago it was the dream of Zeta to institute a program on behalf of the unwed young mothers whose lives and those of their innocent infants are at the mercy of the public. This soon became a national program after having caught the interest of all Zeta Chapters as a very worthy project and one of significant service to mankind-our future leaders of our communities and of the nation. Interestingly enough, the project was named "Stork's Nest" and Mu Zeta Chapter put to use the qualities emphasized in its initial rededicatory Retreat by vigorously organizing and setting to motion efforts directed toward this national project.

STORK'S NF:ST-MembrJrsofMu Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sororit y. Inc. launch its [irst step in making the Stork '.s· nest a reality. Working committee have been set up for the effective operation which will start in the near future. In photo (l-r} Soror Janice Kissner, National Coordinator, (standing} Soror lf.L. Dawson and Soror Isabel Herson. Grand Basileus.

With the strong and vivacious leadership of Soror Elizabeth Thomas, who serves as Coordinator of the Stork's Nest Project, and Soror Naomi Tennell, general chairman, the activities were launched in a special meeting where national officers were present-Soror Isabel Herson, Grand Basileus and Soror Janice Kissner, National Coordinator, together with the presence of the total membership. At this session, committees were formed, responsibilities were explained and divided and the massive project was activated.

As originally conceived, the Stork's Nest is a cooperative effort on the part of the organization to lend a helping hand to young unwed mothers by providing necessities for them and for their young ones. These necessities are broad in scope and inclusive of items of clothing, toiletries, medical supplies and assistance, technical advice, funds and the opening of opportunities and plans for continued education of the young mothers. In a most significant step, Mu Zeta has been successful in securing physical facilities as headquarters for the project at Hughes United Methodist Church Annex, 802 North 38th Street, Baton Rouge. This facility provides adequate staffing, regular hours for deposits of clothing, etc., and a place for systematic stocking of inventory. Credited as the donor of the Stork's Nest Center is Rev. William J. Miller and the sorors work cooperatively with him to further promote the project. So successful has this effort been that the Chapter considers it an institution and foresees it as a permanent and lasting accomplishment in that it serves the increasing and pertinent needs of young women and children who otherwise would be forgotten to fall prey to crime, disease and ultimately to undesirable death.

/'/11,,· Pho10 (1-r/ Soror A nlessie Prophet. Sorer Gladys White, clin~ IJ0.1ile11.1· and others look at the outlined plans for Stork·, Ne.I'/ opera/ion.

Your Help Is Needed To Keep The Stork's Nest Feathered

STORK'S NEXT: Psi Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority is proud to open the Zeta Stork's Nest in Forth Worth. Our location is 5801 Truman Drive, in the building of St. Peter Presbyterian Church. The hours for service are 10:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m. each Saturday. OUR GOAL is to make positive impressions upon the expectant mothers we will service. We hope to ... I. encourage the mothers to seek early and continued prenatal care; 2. help each mother feel pride for herself and the new baby; 3. provide information relative to the health needs of the mother and baby; 4. provide the needed maternity and baby items. The Metro Fort Worth Chapter of the National Foundation March of Dimes is our cooperating sponsor. Petersmith Hospital Clinic is our cooperating clinic. WHO MAY BE SERVICED at the Stork's Nest? Only mothers who are referred by the cooperating clinic may be serviced. WE NEED YOUR HELP: The Stork's Nest is an on-going project. We need your help in order to keep the center stocked. Will you please be a FRIEND TO STORK'S NEST and make regular contributions? You may like to sponsor a shower for the Stork's Nest. Your contributions may be in cash or items for mother or baby, and contributions are tax deductable. Make checks payable to Stork's Nest, Zeta Phi Beta-March of Dimes.

Houston, Texas

Stork. '.I Nest Ribbon C111ti11f; erem onies Decem her 1, 197]

Regional Directors and Associates ATLANTIC REGION-Mary B. Hurt - Director, 2309 Riggs Ave., Baltimore, Maryland, A/ C 301 566-3409 Associate Di rectors: New Jersey-Catherine Johnson, 108 Renfrew Ave., Trenton, N .J., A/ C 609 394-8400 New York- Bery I Battle, 36 Thomas Place, New Rochelle, N. Y. 10801 Maryland-Catherine Neal, 4602 Norfolk Ave., Bait imore, Maryland 21216, 448-4346 Pennsylvania-Geraldine Kinney, 4630 Sansom Street, Philadelphia, Pa. 19139 Delaware-Katherine Ross, 1030 Boxwood Rd., Wi Im ington, Delaware Massachusetts-Angela B. Johnson, 162 El I iot Street, Newton Upper Falls, Mass., 527-0354 EASTERN REGION- Mil lie Veasey, Director, 2501 Rock Quarry Road, Raleigh, N.C. 27610 Associate Directors. District of Columbia-Sojourner Jackson, 2415 Monroe Street N.E., Washington, D.C. 20018, A/C 202 529-1544 Virginia-Rosa Lee Adams, 15 Overbrook Road, Richmond, Virginia 23222 West Virginia-Betty Graig, Box 651, Lester, West Virginia 25865 North Carolina-Mary Saddler, Route 6, Box 164C, Greensboro, N .C. 27205, A/C 919 697-8692 GREAT LAKES-Effie Burford, Director, 216 Berkley Road, Indianapolis, Ind. 46208 Associate Directors: Illinois-Eva Smith, 2951 S. Martin L. King Dr., Chicago, Illinois Indiana-Margaret Anderson, 1360 Wallace Street, Gary, Indiana M lch igan- Marie Cli !ton, 3304 S. John Daly Rd., Inkster, M lchigan 48141 Ohio-Juanita Lloyd, 4051 Amsterdam Road, Toledo, Ohio Kentucky-Lizzie MIiier, 1200 Fairland Place, Lou isvi I le, Kentucky 40211 MIDWESTERN REGION-Amos Yerger, Director, Box 245, Boynton, Oklahoma 74422 Associate Directors: Colorado-Isabel Adams, 894 A. Quebec Street, Denver, Colorado80220 Kansas-Bernice Duncan, #3 McGrew Grove, Kansas City, Kansas 66101 M lssouri- Elece C. Dempsey, 4454 Dryden Ave., St. Louis, Missouri 63115, 261-6609 Nebraska- Mary Jane Duncan, 3242 Bedford Ave., Omaha, Nebraska 68111, 453-1016 Oklahoma-Opaline D. Wadkins, 3601 N.E. 36th Street, Oklahoma City, Okla. 427-6631 PACIFIC REGION-Millie Johnston, Director, 134 Arch Street, San Francisco, California Associate Directors: Arizona-Margaret Reeder, 2124 E. Parkway Dr., Phoenix, Arizona 85040 California-Majorie M. Ellis, 477 W. 115th Street, Los Angeles, California 90044 Washington-Kathleen Carter, 8007 So. Alaska, Tacoma, Washington 98408 SOUTHEASTERN REGION-Vetris F. Martin, Director, 461 Lockhart Street, Daytona Beach, Florida 23014 A/ C 904 252-8654 Associate Directors: Maude Jackson, 1302 E. Hatton Street, Pensacola, Florida Georgia-Kate J. Shakespeare, 937 Bartlett Street, Macon, Ga. 31204 South Carolina-Henrietta Massey, 835 Crawford Rd., Rockh ii I, S .C. 29730 SOUTH CENTRAL REGION-M'Elene Matthews, Director, Miss. Valley State College, Itta Bena, Mississippi 38941 Associate Directors: Alabama-Mayme Foster, 280818th Place South, Birmingham, Ala. 35215, A/C 205 871-3995 Arkansas-Alice F. Mays, 1821 E. 2nd Street, North Little Rock 72114, A/ C 501 374-9693 Tennessee-Juliet Jones, Box 439, Holly Springs, Mississippi, A/C 601 252-2668 M lsslss ippl-Ruth Moseley, 827 Brookside Place, Jackson, Mississippi 39209 A/ c 601 353-8922 SOUTHERN REGION- The I ma Y. Thomas, Director, 3119 General Marshall, Lake Charles, La. 70601, A/ C 318 478-0784 Associate Directors: Louisiana-Lucille M. Hunter, 3436 South Robertson Street, New Orleans, Louisiana Texas-Winold Barnes, 2745 San Antonio Street, Beaumont, Texas 77701 AFRICAN REGION-A. Doris Banks Henrles, Monrovia, Liberia, West Africa Chairman of Regional Directors-Mary Hurt , Director, Atlantic Region

Committees PUBLIC RELATIONS DIRECTORS GRACE PHILLPS 1316 Underwood St. N. W. Washington, D.C. Amelia J. Lewis 1605 Harding Boulevard Baton Rouge, La. 70807

DIRECTOR OF AMICAE AFFAIRS MARY M. SIMMONS 730 Hancock Street Gretna, Louisiana 70053 A/ C 504 362-4853 NATIONAL PAN-HELLENIC REPRESENTATIVE EVA E. RICE 1115 West 34th Street Indianapolis, Ind. 46208

CHAIRMAN OF LIFE MEMBERS LOLA GREER 1334 N.E. 15th Street Oklahoma City, Oklahoma COORDINATOR-W.E.H.S. & PROJECTS LULLELIA W. HARRISON 321 O South McGregor Way Houston, Texas 77012

COUNCIL

NATIONAL COUNCIL OF NEGRO WOMEN REPRESENTATIVE NAOMI WYNN 1919 Belcrest Drive Greensboro, N.C. 27406 Al C 919 273-5391

SPECIAL

DIRECTOR OF RECLAMATION AUDREY LEWIS 3849 Rosedalew Houston, Texas A/C 713 522-2316

ASSISTANT TO UNDERG RADUATE SECTI O N

SHELIA MOUTON 2710 Holman Houston, Texas HUMAN AND CIVIL RIGHTS COMMITTEE DOROTHY BASS 71 -42 168th SI reel Flushing, New York

UNQERGRAOUATE COUNCIL JANICE G. KISSNER 8501 Lynwood Rd. Philadelphia, Penna. 242-4782

BASILEI COUNCIL RUTH M. GORE 1208 Eastside Drive Greensboro, N.C. 27406

PERSONNEL EMPLOYMENT JEWEL LIVINGSTON, Chairman 5523 Herbert Stre·et St. Louis, Mo. 63120

SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE JESSIE ARTEST, Chairman 1305 LaSalle Street Tampa, Florida 33607

COORDINATOR OF PROPOSALS MILDRED C. BRADHAM BIRCH HAVEN BUILDING COMMITTEE ALICE ROYCE, Chairman 217 Marks Avenue Darby, Penns y I van i a 1 9023

HOUSING COMMITTEE ROSALIE KENNEDY, Chairman 12202 Hunters Lane Rockhill, Maryland

HISTORIAN IDA B. KING 2324 Monroe Street Gary, Indiana

COMMITTEE ON INTERNAL STRUCTURE EDITH FRANCIS, Chairman 108 Bennington Drive Hightstown, N.J. 08520 BIOGRAPHICAL DIRECTORY PROJECT AMELIA J. LEWIS, Director 1605 Harding Boulevard Baton Rouge, La. 70807

BOULE MARSHAL-1974 ARTHALIA LOTT 529 Orchara Ave. Yeadon, Pennsylvania 19050 A/C 215 626-8141

RESIDENT AGENT ERNESTINE CURRY 67 40 South Indiana Avenue Chicago, Illinois 60637

LAY COMMITTEE, CHAIRMAN HAVEN ELLA SHAWBRIDGE St. Louis, Missouri

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Undergraduate Chapters ATLANTIC REGION GAMMA - Patricia D. Mack, Morgan State, 701 W. Mulberry St., #810, Baltimore, Md. 21201 EPSILON - Elva Agard-Jones, 42-49 Colden St., #68K, Flushing, N.Y. 11355 ET A - Philadelphia, Pa. 19119 UPSILON - Rita Hurtt, Del. State Col., Box 641, Dover, Del. 19901 CHI - Barbara Marks, Cheyney State, 1216 S. 45th St., Philadelphia, Pa. 19143 THETA ALPHA - Charlotte Clements, 60 Arlington St., W. Medford, Mass. 02155 OMICRON ALPHA - Karen Yvonne Armstrong, 119-72 Merrick Blvd., Jamaica, N.Y. 11434 CHI ALPHA - Princeton, N.J. ETA BETA - Joanne Jackson, Univ. of Md., Eastern Shr., Box 1141, Princess Anne, Md. 21853 OMICRON BETA-Marshall Wheeler, 64 Grove Street, Bronx, N.Y. 11.221 DELTA GAMMA - Camden, N.J. 08103 NU GAMMA - Gracie L. Dawkins, 2902 Clifton Ave., Baltimore, Md. 21215 OMICRON GAMMA - Falsetine Savage, Bowie State, 1135 N. Fulton Ave., Baltimore, Md. 21215

EASTERN REGIOI\I ALPHA - Renee V. Williams, Howard Univ., 1734 New Hampshire Ave., NW., Washington, D.C. 20009 KAPPA - Constance Williams, Johnson C. Smith Univ., U.P.O. Box 936, Charlotte, N.C. 28216 NU - Mae Ann Berryman, Virginia Union Univ., 516 Bancroft Ave., Richmond, Va.

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OMICRON - Phyllis Johnson, Shaw University, Rt. 2, Box 14D, Amherst, Va. 24521 SIGMA - Josephine Leak, Livingston College, Rm. 121 New Residence, Salisbury, N.C. 28144 PHI - Bettye T. McLeod, Virginia State Col., 422 Puryear Hall, Petersburg, Va. 23803 OMEGA - Joyce A. Graham, Winston Salem St. Univ., Rt. 4, Box 3378, Danville, Va. 24541 ZETA ALPHA - Linnie Wiggins, A&T State Univ., Box 2039-New Hi. Rise Dorm., Greensboro, N.C. 27411 KAPPA ALPHA Brenda B. Faggins, D.C. Teachers Col., 1951 N. Cameron St., Arlington, Va. 22207 MU ALPHA Phyllis Walker, Bluefield St. Col., Bluefield, W. Va. 24701 DELTA DELTA - Beverly Harvey, Lincoln RHO ALPHA Stephany Williams, Hampton Univ., Lincoln, Pa. 19352 Institute, Hampton, Va. 23368 XI DELTA Catherine Gathers, Univ. of IOTA BETA W. Va. State College, W. Va. Pittsburgh, 24 Trent St., Philadelphia, Pa. PHI BETA OMEGA BETA Emma Mclaurin, Smith 15219

Hall, FSU, Fayetteville, N.C. 28301 ALPHA GAMMA - Mildred Thornhill, Elizabeth City St., 278 New Womens Dorm., Elizabeth City, N.C. 27909 GAMMA GAMMA - Emma J. Smith, North Carolina Col., P.O. Box 189, Winterville, N.C. 28513 ZETA GAMMA - Susie M. Walden, Norfolk State, 1309 Colebrook Drive, Hampton, Va. 23369 THETA GAMMA - Mae Ida Reese, BarberScotia Col., Concord, N.C. 28025 CHI GAMMA - Marvelyn E. Fuller, Box 226, Bennett Col., Greensboro, N.C. 27420 GREAT LAKES REGION XI - Gloria Washington, 468 Halford, River Rogue, Mich. 48218 ALPHA ALPHA - Arlene C. Sharp, 2207 E. 75th St., Chicaqo, Ill. 60649 ETA ALPHA SIGMA ALPHA - Oretha Colston Kent State Univ., Box 118, Kent Ha11,' Kent, Ohio 44140 OMEGA ALPHA Detroit, Mich. CHI BETA Cheryl Groce, P.O. Box 228, Wilberforce, Ohio 45384 XI GAMMA Karen J. Brooks, Ohio State Univ., Box 52, Ohio Union, Columbus, Ohio 63201 PHI GAMMA Marva J. Smith, Mich. St. Uruv., P.O. Box 1000, E. Lansing, Mich. 48823 GAMMA DELTA ETA DELTA Dacia A. Gwynn, Northern 111.

Univ., 900 Carae Dr. #229, Dekalb, 111. 60115 THETA DELTA - Sheila Phinazee, W ayne State Univ., 655 W est Kirby, Detro it Mich. 48202 MU DEL TA - Deborah Stewart, Eastern Ill. Univ., 209 Andres, Eastern , Ill. NU DEL TA - Margaret Robinson, Univ. of

111., 404 E. Stoughton, #3, Champaign, Ill. 61820 OMICRON DELTA Pl DELTA PHI DELTA - Western Mich. Univ., Kalarnzoo, Mich. OMEGA DEL TA - Univ. of Western Ky., Bowling Green, Ky. MIDWESTERN REGION LAMBDA ALPHA - Brenda J. Henderson, Langston Univ., P.O. Box 174, Langston, Okla. 73050 TAU ALPHA - Eleanor Coffey, 3467 Spaulding St., Omaha, Neb. 68111 PHI ALPHA - Mary Becks, 4105 N. Newstead, St. Louis, Mo. 63115 XI BETA - Janice Hayes, Lincoln Univ., 104 B Martin Hall, Jefferson City, Mo. BETA GAMMA - Sandra R. Marshall, 2145 N. Prospect St., Oklahoma City, Okla. 73111 ETA GAMMA Pl GAMMA - Marlene Fields, Northwestern St. Col., 215 Fryers Hall, Alva, Okla. 73717 UPSILON DEL TA De rest Price, Southeastern St. Col., 5-0 Twin Oaks Apt., Durant, Okla. 74701 PACIFIC REGION GAMMA BETA - Leatrice Frazier, 291 Fairmount Ave., #25, Oakland, Calif. 94621 XI ALPHA - Helen Scott, 4928 Sixth Ave., Los Angeles, Calif. 90043 SOUTH CENTRAL REGION ZETA Betty L. Daniels, Alcorn A.&M., 108 Jessie St., Crystal Springs, Miss. 39059 Pl Audrey Mahone, Knowville College, 350-2 Martin L. King Tw., Knoxville, Tenn. 37921 TAU Johnnie Hicks, Philander Smith Col., Box 516, Little Rock, Ark. 72206 EPSILON ALPHA Joyce Jones, Tenn. A&I St. Univ., GRC #509, Nashville, Tenn. 37203 Pl ALPHA Glennie Glover, 1498 Marjorie, Memphis, Tenn. 38106 BETA BETA Mary Crenshaw, Spon., University of Ark., Hunt Hall, Pine Bluff, Ark. 71601 EPSILON BET A Shirley Campbell, Alabama St. Univ., Montgomery, Ala. 36101

LAMBDA BETA - Helen Edmonds, Jackson State, Rt. 2, Box 165, Starksville, Miss. 39759 NU BETA - Sandra Davis, Tougaloo Col., Tougaloo, Miss. 39174 SIGMA BETA - Mary J. Turner, Alabama A&M Col., Normal, Ala. 35762 EPSILON GAMMA - Dalphine Crowder, Stillman, 3120 20th St., Tuscaloosa, Ala. 35401 IOTA GAMMA - Evelyn Montgomery, #856- Rust College, Holly Springs, Miss. 38635 KAPPA GAMMA - Cynthia L. Butler, Fisk Univ., P .0. Box 699, Nashville, Tenn. 37203 RHO GAMMA Jacqueline Camper, Memphis State Univ., 3962 Hedgegrow Cove, Memphis, Tenn. 38104 TAU GAMMA - Mary Bebo, Lane Col., 666 East Gage Ave., Memphis, Tenn. 38106 PSI GAMMA - Frances J. Pickett, Miss. Valley State Col., Itta Bena, Miss. 38941 ALPHA DEL TA - Dorothy Pugh, Selma Univ., Selma, Ala. 36101 IOTA DEL TA - Celestine N. Howze, Miles Col., Rt. 17, Box 336, Birmingham, Ala. 35211 LAMBDA DEL TA - Sandra James, 827 Dallas Read, Chattanooga, Tenn. 37405 SOUTHEASTERN REGION BETA - Betty J. Harrison, Morris Brown Col., Atlanta, Ga. 30314 LAMBDA - Barbara J. Bouknight, Allen University, Columbia, S.C. 29204 MU - Ruthie Mustipher, Chaflin College, Corson Hall, Orangeburg, S.C. 29115 PSI - Liz Sias, Clark College, Atlanta, Ga. 30314 GAMMA ALPHA - Bernice Parker, FAMU, Creeper Hall , Tallahassee, Fla. IOTA ALPHA - Bettye Robertson, Florida Memorial Col., 15800 N.W. 42nd Ave., Miami, Fla. 33054 PSI ALPHA - Loretta Sumter, S.C. St. Teachers, P.O. Box 241, Eastover, S.C. 29044 DEL TA BETA - Elizabeth A. Williams, Ft. Valley St. Col., 310 Adler St., Ocilla Ga. 31774 THETA BETA - Janice Middleton, Tuskegee Institute, 1911 Gumwood St., Charleston, s.c. 29405 KAPPA BETA - Drucilla Scott, Benedict Col., Mather Hall, Columbia, S.C. 29204 MU BETA Rutha M. Robinson, Bethune Cookman, P.O. Box 632, Daytona Sch., Fla. 32015 Pl BETA Theresa Ware, Albany St. Col., 307 Gibson Hall, Albany, Ga. RHO BETA Annie P. Summer, Savannah

St. Col., Box 20476, Savannah, Ga. 31404 MU GAMMA - Anita A. Carr, Edward Waters Col., Jacksonville, Fla. 32209 KAPPA DELTA SIGMA DEL TA - Katherine Adderley, P.O. Box 8672, University Branch, Miami, Fla. 33124 SOUTHERN REGION DELTA - Francis Clark, 2106 West Laurel, San Antonio, Tex. 78201 THETA - Carol Bailey, Wiley Col., Marshall, Tex. 75670 RHO - Ida Ruth Burns, Bishop, 2443 Kristen, Dallas, Tex. 75216 BETA ALPHA Gwendolyn Lawson, Southern University, 1427-1/2 Ashton St., Shreveport, La. 71100 DELTA ALPHA - Troy Gillis, Texas College, P.O. Box 70- Fair Hall, Tyler, Tex. 75701 NU ALPHA - Kay Lynn Jones, Tex. Southern Univ., 3731 Florinda, Houston, Tex. 77021 UPSILON ALPHA - Austin, Texas ALPHA BETA - Tydell A. Nealy, Dellard Univ., 3309 1st St., New Orleans, La. 70178 ZETA BETA - Elaine White, 2007 First Street, New Orleans, La. 70113 TAU BETA - Ida E. Malone, Paul Quinn, Lucy Hughes Hall, Waco, Tex. 76704 PSI BETA - Lillie Ford, Grambling Col., Grambling, La. 71245 LAMBDA GAMMA - Shirley Parrish, McNeese State, 2110 Commercial St., Lake Charles, La. 70601 SIGMA GAMMA - Barbara Denyse Adams, 3602 Parkwood Drive, Houston, Tex. 77021 UPSILON GAMMA - Joyce Williams, 1644 Cox St., Shreveport, La. 71108 OMEGA GAMMA - Gladdie Plowden, Prairie View A&M, Box 2054, Prairie View, Tex. 77445 BETA DELTA - Sandra C. Julien, Xavier Univ., 1833 Dealonde St., New Orleans, La. EPSILON DEL TA - Weasey R. Tyson, Lamar St. Col. of Tec., 1317 Procter, Port Arthur, Tex. 77640 ZETA DEL TA - Phyllis White, Jarvis Christian Col., Hawkins, Tex. 75765 RHO DEL TA - Jennifer Jacobs, North Tex. State Univ., Denton, Tex. 76203 ALPHA EPSILON - East Texas State, Commerce, Tex. AFRICAN REGION UPSILON BETA - Monrovia, Liberia, West Coast Africa UNCLASSIFIED IOTA -TAU DELTA- CHI DELTA - PSI DELTA

Graduate Chapters GAMMA NU ZETA Pauline Williams, P.O. DEL TA ALPHA ZETA - Dorothy C. Bass, 71ATLANTIC REGION Box 43, Camden, N.J. 08105 41 168th Street, Flushing, N.Y. 11365 ALPHA ZETA Mary Fields, 1018 N. GAMMA XI lrone G. Martin, 560 So. 6th DELTA BETA ZETA - Alberta Alston, 177-21 Augusta Ave., Baltimore, Md. 21229 Sayres Ave., Jamaica, N.Y. 11433 Ave., Mt. Vernon, N.Y. 10550 BETA DELTA ZETA Rubie M. Fluellen, 301 Daisy Rice, 310 DELTA MU ZETA - Ethel Francis, 1927 E. Cliveden St., Philadelphia, Pa. 19119 GAMMA OMICRON ZETA Edenwald Ave., Bronx, N.Y. 10466 BETA CHI ZETA Chester, Pennsylvania S. Clinton Ave., East Orange, N.J. 07018

EPSILON THETA ZETA - Gladys W. Corby St., Omaha, Neb. 68111 Chapman, Route 1, Box 26A, Zuni, ZETA EPSILON ZETA - Ruby Patmon, 507 Virginia 23898 Patterson, Lawton, Okla. 73501 EPSILON KAPPA ZETA - Alice Mabry, 1019 ETA ZETA ZETA - Laura Williams, 2200 E. Brentwood Ave., Lynchburg, Va. 24502 30th St., Kansas City, Mo. 64109 EPSILON SIGMA ZETA - North Carolina ETA KAPPA ZETA - Annie N. Ashford, 706 ZETA Pl ZETA - Elnora C. Cook, 2001 West Ave., East St. Louis, Ill. 62207 Atlanta Ave., Portsmouth, Va. 23704 ETA XI ZETA - Dorothy Debose, 1003 7th ZETA RHO ZETA - Eva T. Williams, 123 N.E., Ardmore, Okla. 73401 Mercer, Wilmington, N.C. 28401 EASTERN REGION ZETA CHI ZETA - Shirley F. Sims, 900 S. PACIFIC REGION BETA ZETA - Grace W. Phillips, 1316 Johnson St., Mt. Olive, N.C. 28365 ALPHA PSI ZETA - Thelma Haynes, 442 E. Underwood St., N.W., Washington, D.C. ETA BETA ZETA - Amanda Colclough, 1405 Century Blvd., Los Angeles, Calif. 90003 20012 Lincoln St., Durham, N.C. 27707 DELTA GAMMA ZETA - Rosalie Magee, DELTA ZETA - Philistine Dunlap, 5247 ETA DEL TA ZETA - Margaret R. Hoyle, 915 4624 W. Virginia, Phoenix, Ariz. 85035 Elderbank Drive, Charlotte, N.C. 28216 Frederick St., Shelby, N. C. 28150 DELTA DELTA ZETA - Leonia McQuillister, THETA ZETA - Annye L. Younger, 1398 Hill ETA ETA ZETA - Helen M. Payne, P.O. Box 186 Byxbee Street, San Francisco, Calif. Ave., Bluefield, W. Va. 24701 306, Yanceyville, N.C. 27379 94133 OMICRON ZETA - Jean S. Gaddy, 1016 EPSILON PHI ZETA - Bernice E. West, 2315 GREAT LAKES REGION Hightower St., Raleigh, N.C. 27610 12th Avenue, Oakland, Calif. 94606 ETA ZETA - Wilma Orr, 6605 Ken Carla RHO ZETA - Gwen Ashley, 1712 E. 1st St., ZETA ZETA ZETA - Velma L. Blair, 3630 Drive, Prospect, Ky. 44050 Winston-Salem, N.C. 27101 Monaco Pky., Denver, Col. 80207 IOTA ZETA - Mattie James, 625 West 44th PH I ZETA - Melvina S. Bullock, 1130 AnZETA OMICRON ZETA - V. Lois Hart, 159 St., Indianapolis, Ind. 46208 drews Ave., Henderson, N.C. 27536 Lupin Lane, San Bernardino, Calif. 92407 XI ZETA - Ozell Patton, 501 N. 23rd St., East OMEGA ZETA - Georgia R. Meadows, Rt. ETA MU ZETA - Kathleen Carter, 8007 St. Louis, Ill. 62205 #2, Box 14A, Fincastle, Va. 24090 South Alaska, Tacoma, Wash. 98408 BETA ZETA ZETA - Dorothy Chatman, 3637 ALPHA ALPHA ZETA - Joan M. Bridges, SOUTH CENTRAL REGION Bevis Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio 45207 1104 Laurel St., Salisburg, N.C. 28144 BETA OMICRON ZETA - Lavinia M. NU ZETA - Josie Edmunds, 1007 Dartmouth ALPHA BETA ZETA - Bertharine Francis, Road, Knoxville, Tenn. 37914 Hendricks, 18774 Gallagher, Detroit, Mich. 5010 Madison Ave., Newport News, Va. Pl ZETA - Anne Caldwell, 3504 Geneva 48234 23607 Circle, Nashville, Tenn. 37209 GAMMA DELTA ZETA - Levy Vaughn, 3041 ALPHA ZETA ZETA - Lillian Mann, Rt. 3, Livingston Rd., Shaker Hts., Ohio 44120 ALPHA DEL TA ZETA - Ruth S. Mosley, 827 Box 40, Beckley, W. Va. 25801 ' Brookside Pl., Jackson, Miss. 39209 GAMMA ZETA ZETA - Evelyn Robinson, ALPHA PHI ZETA - Marilyn A. Brooks, 4103 3080 Pine Valley Rd., Columbus, Ohio ALPHA ETA ZETA - Juliet R. Jones, P.O. No. Ave., Apt. 11, Richmond, Va. 23222 Box 39, Holly Springs, Miss. 38635 43219 ALPHA OMEGA ZETA - Lois M. Coleman, DELTA PH I ZETA - Rheba Price, 517 Harriet ALPHA MU ZETA - Myrtle A. Birch, 6408 Rt. 1, Box 121 AB, Chesterfield, Va. 23832 Sherry Dr., Little Rock, Ark 72204 St., Dayton, Ohio 45408 BETA GAMMA ZETA - Henrietta Floyd, EPSILON UPSILON ZETA - Gayle Ward, ALPHA XI ZETA - Garfield Tripp, 108 Azalea Kimberly, W. Va. 25118 Street, Tuskegee, Ala. 36088 862 Glenn Street, Akron, Ohio 44281 BETA THETA ZETA - Edith P. Duggins, 761 ZETA ALPHA ZETA - Henrietta Carpenter, ALPHA RHO ZETA - Zelia S. Evans, 1433 Avenue "B", Norfolk, Va. 23504 Cleveland Ave., Montgomery, Ala. 36108 602 N. Lime Street, Frankfort, Ky. 40601 BETA LAMBDA ZETA - Juanita H. Weaver, ZETA BETA ZETA - Odessa Jackson, 3734 ALPHA SIGMA ZETA - Hattie B. W. 23 Hamilton St., Asheville, N.C. 28801 Greene, 1023 Fifth St., No., Birmingham, Worchester, Flint, Mich. 48503 BETA MU ZETA - Frenzola P. Moore, 1423 Ala. 35204 ZETA THETA ZETA - Margaret Anderson, N. Caldwell St., Gastonia, N.C. 28052 BETA ETA ZETA - Pinkye R. Wade, 713 2081 Roosevelt Pl., Gary, Inc. 46401 BETA NU ZETA - Naomi W. Wynn, 1919 36th Ave., Tuscaloose, Ala. 35401 ZETA NU ZETA - Carrie Cantey, 7057 Belcrest Drive, Greensboro, N.C. 27406 BETA XI ZETA - Omera B. Taylor, Box 4 Niaagara, #146, Romulus, Mich. 48174 BETA Pl ZETA - Margaret W. Davis, 301 West Bch. Ct., Biloxi, Miss. 39531 ZETA XI ZETA - Ruth W. Spikenard, 2106 Stark Street, Sumter, S.C. 29150 BETA UPSILON ZETA - Jewel R. Jones, 313 Upton Ave., Toledo, Ohio 43607 BETA RHO ZETA - Anna L. Lumpkin, 111 N. Cherry Street, Dothan, Ala. 36301 ZETA TAU ZETA - Dorothy G. Brown, 1214 Lamar Street, Ft. Valley, Ga. 31030 GAMMA BETA ZETA - Theola Robinson, W. 64th St., Chicago, Ill. 60636 BETA SIGMA ZETA - Hazel S. Harvy, 4315 Rt. 3, Box 232, Brookhaven, Miss. 39601 ZETA OMEGA ZETA - Mrs. Loubertha Little, Green Street, Tamoa. Fla. 33607 GAMMA GAMMA ZETA - Eva Bishop, Box 2504 Needham, Saginaw, Mich. 48601 647, Corinth, Miss. 38834 ETA LAMBDA ZETA - Josephine Crowell, GAMMA EPSILON ZETA - Mildred M. GAMMA ETA ZETA - Mary F. King, 1615 P.O. Box 843, Mt. Clemens, Mich. 48043 Morris, 204 Tournament Or., S.W., Lawrence St., Selma, Ala. 36701 Concord, N.C. 28025 MIDWESTERN REGION GAMMA THETA ZETA - Opelika, Ala. GAMMA UPSILON ZETA - Eldria Hughes, SIGMA ZETA - Oneida Ray, 1438 North GAMMA IOTA ZETA - Rosebud Tillman, 118 N. Race Path St., Fayetteville, N.C. Volutsia, Wichita, Kans. 67214 2000 Oak St., Chattanooga, Tenn. 37404 28301 CHI ZETA - Shirley Darrell, 3624 North DEL TA THETA ZETA - Bobbie A. Robinson, DEL TA EPSILON ZETA - LaVerne S. Nealy, Jordan, Oklahoma City, Okla. 73111 2000 "D" Bragg Ave., Mobile, Ala. 36617 1637 S. 25th Ct., Riviera Beach, Fla. 33404 ALPHA EPSILON ZETA - Ersaline Porchia, DELTA NU ZETA - Estell G. Young, 1412 DELTA ZETA ZETA - Queen E. Carney, 735 5948 Richmond, Kansas City, Kans. 66102 34th Ave., Meridian, Miss. 39301 Girard St., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20001 ALPHA IOTA ZETA - E. Juanita Tate, 2008 DELTA CHI ZETA - Mary Holbrook, Alcorn DELTA KAPPA ZETA - Ethel B. Ballenger, N. Peoria Ave., Tulsa, Okla. 74106 College, Lorman, Miss. 39096 606 Radford St., High Point, N.C. 27260 ALPHA LAMBDA ZETA Patricia Springs, DELTA OMEGA ZETA Bertha Scruggs, DELTA Pl ZETA - Pennie P. Battle, P.O. Box General Delivery, Taft, Okla. 74401 2400 Hammonds Ave., Huntsville, Ala. 142, Gatesville, N.C. 27938 ALPHA NU ZETA Warren E. Summers, 35805 DELTA RHO ZETA - Agnes Tilley, 1602 1210 South Florida, Okmulgee, Okla. EPSILON ZETA ZETA Florentine HumHayes Road, Kinston, N.C. 28501 phrey, 1920 West Pullen St., Pine Bluff, 74447 EPSILON GAMMA ZETA - Odessa G. BETA PHI ZETA Rosa L. Wigley, Langston Ark. 71601 Pretlow. 329 Myrtle Ave., Rocky Mount, University, Langston, Okla. 73050 EPSILON Pl ZETA Juanita Jairrels, 931 N.C. 27801 BETA PSI ZETA Theodora Meadows, 3434 Claxton Str et, Anniston, Ala. 36201

DELTA OM ICRO N ZETA - Regina Caines, 91 Reed St., Lexington, M ass. 02173 EPSILO N XI ZETA - Jean E. Harris, 179 W oodland Ave., Trenton, N.J. 08638 EPSILO N RHO ZETA - M arion W alley, 300 1 W . 22 nd Street, W ilm ington, Del. 1980 5 EPSILO N O M EG A ZETA - Vertrelle M aple, P.O . Box 134, Coatesville, Pa. 19320 ZETA DELTA ZETA - Estelle Rice, Fleetw ood Ave., M asonville, N.J. 080 54

32nd Ave. So., St. Petersburg, Fla. 33712 ZETA UPSILO N ZETA Frances A. Haw thorn e, P.O . Box 523, Holly Springs, ZETA ETA ZETA - Erma M. Hall, 1909 Juanita Ave., Ft. Pierce, Fla. 33450 M iss. 38635 ZETA PSI ZETA Bertha Blackburn , 1744 ZZETA LAMBDA ZETA - Winifred Johnson, P.O. Box 365, Gray Court, S.C. 29645 Sycam ore, Clarksdale, M iss. 38614 SOUTHEASTERN REGION GAMMA ZETA Claudia Blaney, 313 Ashley Ave., Charleston, S.C. 29403 EPSILON ZETA Evelyn Brown, 1349 • Aniwaka Ave., S.W., Atlanta, Ga. 30311 TAU ZETA Leona Sumpter, 820 West Crawford St., Quincy, Fla. 32351 ALPHA THETA ZETA Delores Washington, 738 East Park Ave., Savannah, Ga. 31401 ALPHA OMICRON ZETA Marian G. Anderson, Box 9, Claflin College, Orangeburg, S.C. 29115 ALPHA UPSILON ZETA Carolyn W. Harris, 549 W. 5th Avenue, Tallahassee, Fla. 32303 BETA ALPHA ZETA Mamie L. Butler, 1017 Scriven St., Jacksonville, Fla. 32209 BETA BETA ZETA Thelma Fisher, 1226 Brockington Rd., Columbia, S.C. 29203 BETA TAU ZETA Laura Saunders, 540 N.W. 14th St., Florida City, Fla. 33030 BETA OMEGA ZETA Susie M. Ellis, 610 Lincoln Ave., Albany, Ga. 31701 GAMMA LAMBDA ZETA Naomi W. Smith, 216 W. Keech St., Daytona Bch., Fla. 32014 GAMMA MU ZETA Dorothy Lewis, 210 Woodview Ave., Spartanburg, S.C. 29301 GAMMA RHO ZETA Dororthy Davis, 811 3rd St. East, Bradenton, Fla. 33505 GAMMA TAU ZETA Catherine S. Reaves, 1218 N. 7th Ave., Pensacola, Fla. 32503 GAMMA PHI ZETA Peggy Cooper, 406 W. Valencia St., Lakeland, Fla. 33801 DELTA ETA ZETA Constance Bright, 2131 N.W. 27th Terrace, Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. 33311 DELTA LAMBDA ZETA Ellen W. Mack, P.O. Box 276, Tifton, Ga. 31794 DEL TA XI ZETA Thelma Wilson, Rt. 5, Clinton St., Lancaster, S.C. 29720 DEL TA SIGMA ZETA Julia M. Harper, 1205S.E.11th Ave., Gainesville, Fla. 32601 DEL TA TAU ZETA Selma H. Conyers, Rt. 3, Box 2350, Kingst~ r.r 29556 EPSILON BETA ZETA Louvenia H. Knighten, P.O. Box 1712, Plant City, Fla. 33566 EPSILON EPSILON ZET4. Anne H. Hill, 2044 West Gore, Orlando, Fla. 32805 EPSILON ETA ZETA Eunice S. Thomas, 1116 Glenwood Rd., Columbus, Ga. 31906 EPSILON IOTA ZETA Ethel T. Cooper, 203 Daisy Drive, Greenville, S.C. 29605 EPSILON MU ZETA Ruth Laramore 527 3rd St., N.W., Moultrie, Ga. 31768 ' EPSILON NU ZETA Edythe Martin, P.O. Box 547 Wildwood, Le sburg, Fla. 32785 EPSILON TAU ZETA Dorothy P. Johnson, 808 Lilly Avenue, Macon, Ga. 31204 EPSILON CHI ZETA Amee A. Harrell, 423 Charles St., Florence, S.C. 29501 EPSILON PSI ZETA Lilli P. Barthwoll, Rt. 6, Box 371, Greenwood, S.C. 29646 ZETA GAMMA ZETA Jowol Burney, 3080

ZETA MU ZETA - Flossie W. Dixon, 709 Madison Street, Palatka, Fla. 32077 ZETA SIGMA ZETA - Annie S. Fisher, 905 Bunche St., Valdosta, Ga. 31601 ETA ALPHA ZETA - Naomi J. White, 3019 Mango Street, Ft. Myers, Fla. 33901 ETA GAMMA ZETA Corinne L. Robinson, 2628 Bartow Street, Brunswick, Ga. 31520 ETA THETA ZETA Queenie Lawton, 2041 Rosalie St., Augusta, Ga. 30901 ETA NU ZETA - Sheila C. Clarke, 1984 N.W. 153r.d St., Opa Locka, Fla. 33054 SOUTHERN REGION KAPPA ZETA Lillie B. Hall, 2317 Dugald Place, Dallas, Tex. 75216 LAMBDA ZETA - Mildred J. Matthews, 3935 Fernwood Drive, Houston, Tex. 77021 MU ZETA Rebecca F. Netterville, 1870 Harding Blvd., Baton Rouge, La. 70807 UPSILON ZETA - Johnnie L. Graves, 708 Johnson St., Marshall, Tex. 75670 PSI ZETA Elosie Pyle, 2900 Carnation St., Ft. Worth, Tex. 76111 ALPHA GAMMA ZETA Mary M. Simms, 730 Hancock St., Gretna, La. 70053 ALPHA KAPPA ZETA Rosby L. King, 907 Chicon St., Austin, Tex. 78702 ALPHA Pl ZETA Josie M. Harper, 121 Spruce Street, San Antonio, Tex. 78203 ALPHA TAU ZETA Lois Langford, 2924 Avenue N, Galveston, Tex. 77550 ALPHA CHI ZETA Mona Maxine Williams, 2780 Brahma, Beaumont, Texas 77703 BETA EPSILON ZETA Gloria J. Harrison, 610 Turner Lane, Shreveport, La. 71106 BETA KAPPA ZETA Zola W. Hursey, 2218 East Church St., Lake Charles, La. 70601

GAMMA ALPHA ZETA - Emily 8. Hicks, 3045 Washington, Corpus Christi, Tex. 78405 GAMMA KAPPA ZETA - Jettie W. Brooks, 2022 W. 8th St., Texarkana, Tex. 75501 GAMMA Pl ZETA - Mabel Tyrone, 527 San Antonio, Marlin, Tex. 76661 GAMMA SIGMA ZETA - Pearlene Martin, 1914 N.W. 19th St., Amarillo, Tex. 79107 GAMMA CHI ZETA - Sherman, Texas GAMMA PSI ZETA - Ernestine Powell, 912 So. Terrace St., Temple, Tex. 76501 GAMMA OMEGA ZETA - Vestophia Gunnels, 5415 Candlemist, Houston, Tex. 77088 DELTA UPSILON ZETA - Willie E. Holbert, 712 Dunbar Ave., Waco, Tex. 76704 DEL TA PSI ZETA - Lucille Brown, 2916 N. 11th St., Orange, Tex. 77630 EPSILON ALPHA ZETA - Clara B. Carr, 1213 S. Trenton, Ruston, La. 71270 EPSILON DELTA ZETA - Mary L. Price, 251 Linkwood Drive, Port Authur, Tex. 77640 EPSILON LAMBDA ZETA Delia M. Hunt, P.O. Box 2636, Prairie View, Tex. 77445 EPSILON OMICRON ZETA - Bobbie L. Butler, 2915 Louberta # D, Monroe, La. 71201 ZETA IOTA ZETA - Betty Morgan, 507 Alabama Ave., Shreveport, La. 71103 ZETA KAPPA ZETA - Willie M. Starks, 518 So. Confederate, Tyler, Tex. 75701 ZETA PHI ZETA - Velma R. Cobbs, 4115 Railroad Ave., Alexandria, La. 71301 ETA EPSILON ZETA Charles R. Ockletree, 627 College Street, Odessa, Tex. 79760 ETA IOTA ZETA - Jean Maria Jordan, 9105 Rex Court, El Paso, Tex. 79925 AFRICAN REGION DELTA IOTA ZETA Monrovia, Liberia, West Africa UNCLASSIFIED ZETA ZETA BETA IOTA ZETA

A Me1norial Bouquet To Departed Sorors Ego to Alpha kai Omega, o protos kai o eschatos, o arche kai to telos. (I am Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end, the first and the last.) Dear sisters in Zeta, we cherish thy memory, thy good names we revere .... Amen.

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BULK RATE U. S. Po,toge PAID Miami, Florido PERMIT No. 1420