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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ISSUE

Strengthening Your Financial Future Soro rs on the Bench - Zeta Judges Musical Legends - Our Zeta Sisters Promoting Youth Self-Esteem

The Archon

Table of Contents Cover Soror Towanda Braxton of 'The Braxtons' Page 54

Vol. 45, Issue 2 The Archon is published twice annually by Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.

Features

Staff Editor-in-Chief Shirley M. Campbell Staff Writer/ Correspondents Rhonda A. Lee Wendy Robinson

Sorors on the Bench

Economic Development

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Layout J & S Communications White Plains, New York Publisher MaU Graphics, Inc. Niles, Illinois

Acknowledgments: Special Thanks to Sorors Ramona Berry-Ingram, Vickie Robinson, Yvonne Campbell, Denise Hill and Bro. Kerry Gilliard.

Corrections Soror Desiree Rideaux is a member of Alpha Psi Chapter not Nu Omicron Zeta.

The Archon is distributed from the National Headquarters of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., 1734 ew Hampshire Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20009, (202) 387-3101. Questions about receipt of your copy of this issue should be directed to this office.

Outstanding Zeta Entrepreneurs Page 32

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Youth Self-Esteem Page 42

Zeta Musical Legends Page 57

Departments Our National Executive Board & Regional Directors Letters Editor's Message Health & Wellness Zetas in Cyberspace The Light of Zeta Doing the Business of Zeta Sorors Making Headlines Zeta Legacies Pan-Hellenic Next Issue I Guidelines

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"Day is done.: Gone the sun. " Saying good-bye to a Soror By Soror Rhonda A. Lee through so much together I recently flipped through pictures I throughout our college years and I hadn't developed in God knows how did not get to make amends, as we long. I was smiling fom ear to ear, had not spoken in almost a year then there she was. She was before she died I never thought in wearing a green scarfover some o all my life that I would regret it. I the best hair ofanyone on campus, never thought I would be in a helping me pack things in my dorm position to have to. But as with all room because it was the end of the of lift's lessons this one will also school year. It was almost two pass. years ago to the day. Why were there so many pictures? Why did I have them so long and not develop It is the reality that stings the them? Why was she gone? My hardest. The finality of it all. / eves welled up {much like they are .__ ...J will never see her again. I flew to , Soror Michelle Rita Bennett N y; f. fi h fi 1 doing now) and it hit me, again. / ew om or er unera and I thought I was coming to grips with the fact that she saw them place my soror into the ground. It was like nothing I saw around me was was gone. real. I falt empty and angry. I wondered what had made us mad at each other in the first place. I never I am talking about my Triumphant Soror Michelle thought it would end up like this. As a punishment Rita Bennett. Born December 3, 1974 and departed this !ifa on April 18, 1997. 22 year old Soror Bennett for not finding out, I guess I will never know. had been missing in New York for about a month before she was found in the East River.

I would like to take this chance to thank all of my sorors and brothers of Phi Beta Sigma who sent condolences in Epsilon Mu chapter's time ofson-ow. I tried to return as many thank you's as I could but the volume was extraordinary! During this sad time the blue and white family has made me fael loved and proud to be a part ofthe biggest family in the world.

On campus Michelle was described as a quiet person, and rather reserved. I don't know whom those people were tall<ing about, but the one I knew for the past four years was anything but. She was a bouncy ball of energy that I literally had to hold down sometimes in public and ask her to calm herself before I left her where we were and went home without her.

I would also like to tell Soror Michelle Bennett's family, Brother Kevin T Morgan (her heart is always with you}, and others who knew Michelle, that my prayers are always with them, and continue to take her energy, and Zeta Zeal with you wherever you go.

I knew a Michelle with an eclectic, creative mind that never stopped worl<ing (or should I say whirring}. I knew a Michelle that genuinely cared and valued what other people thought.

Good night, Sweet Soror.

Since she's been gone, I've had lots oftime for reflection. We were "line sisters". I was the one who convinced her to become a Zeta with me in the Fall of 1995. We went

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Remembering Our Founders A Founders' View from Above - With Love The Founders of Zeta said, "Lets get together around the celestial table And see what we are able to tix - With Zeta Phi Bela Sorority." Arizona Cleaver Slen,ons, our first Grand, tooll Lhc sland: "Many of our sislcrhood, fry tbough Lhey wou.ld, I lave strayed (rom our original plan." Pearl A. Neal noted, "Much o( Lhe music has discordanl noles. The orchestra needs tuning-it needs our Leader with a master stroke." Fannie Pettie Watts, the quiet one, piped up and recounted,

"AII of the sisters don't even come to Founder's Day to be counled." Viola Tyler Goings opined, "Oh lhey serve aJl rigl,L to get their name on our paper. Bul where is i.hai. unselfish giving? To keep our great Sorority living? Myrlie Tyler Faid,ful shouted, "Let's send our spiril Down Lo l.:arLl1 Wal~e Lhem Lip - Inspire d,em To go back to the beginning Review all of our original ideas Absorb Ll,cm

Inf Lise them lmprove Lhem Cherish Ll,em and Repledge Lo attain them Amen.

Written by Soror Dorothy A. Hightower for Founder's Day 1/4/97 - Beta Delta Zeta Chapter, Philadelphia, PA I l is Lhe bond of si Ledy love in 'i.'..ela women Lha L uni Les us and makes Lis grow" -Pearl Myrlie Tyler FniLl1f ul

Submitted by Sorer Cecily Walker Epsilon Zeta Chapter, Atlanta, GA

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. was founded on January I 6, 1920, on the campus of Howard University in Washington, DC as the sister organization to Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity. Five women chose not to embrace the tenets of established black sororities and chartered Zeta Phi Beta Sorority to encourage the highest standards of scholarship through scientific, literary, cultural, and educational programs; promote service projects on college campuses and in the community; foster sisterhood; and exemplify the ideal of Finer Womanhood. A private nonprofit organization, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority is incorporated in Washington, DC and the state of Illinois. Since its inception, the sorority has chronicled a number of "firsts" among the established Black sororities. In addition to being the only organization constitutionally bound to a fraternity, the sorority was the first to charter international chapters, those in West Africa and Germany; to form adult and youth auxiliary groups, the Amicae, A.rchonettes, Amicettes, and Pearlettes; and to organize its internal affairs within a central, national office administered by a paid staff. Zeta Phi Beta's purpose is to foster the ideals of service, charity, scholarship, civic and cultural endeavors, sisterhood, civic and cultural endeavors, sisterhood and Finer Womanhood. These ideals are reflected in the sorority's national programs for which its members and auxillary groups provide countless hours of voluntary service to staff community outreach programs, fund scholarships, support organized charities, and promote legislation for social and civic change.

PROFILE CLASSIFICATION Non-profit service organization MEMBERSHIP I 00,000+ college-educated, professional women STRUCTURE 8 regions with mor than 600 chapters located in the continental U.S., Hawaii, Alaska, West Africa, West Germany, Bahamas Islands, Virgin Islands, South Korea, and Italy. AUXILLARIES A.micae - women who assist local chapters with activities ( established in 1948) A.rchonettes - high school youth group Amicettes - 9-1 3 year old youth group Pearlettes - 4-8 year old youth group Stork's Nest Charity Fund - 50l(c)(3) Zeta Male Network - the men in the lives of Zetas HEADQUARTERS 1734 New Hampshire Ave., NW Washington, DC 20009 202-387-3103 202-232-4593 (fax) E-Mail: zetanatlhq@worldnet.att.net Website: http://zpb1920.org KEY OFFICIALS Dr. Barbara West Carpenter, International Grand Basileus Vercilla A. Brown, Executive Director Vickie L. Robinson, Deputy Executive Director T. Diane Phillips, sq., National Executive Board Chair

Dr. Barbara W est Carpenter 21st ln tern tional Grand Basileus

Barbara C. M oore National First Anti-Basileus

Dr. Shirley J. Bowles ational Second Auti-Basileus

<D Leslie Rhines Joseph National Third Anti-Basileus

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Jennie M. Harrison National Trustee Board Member

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Valinda Samples Graduate Member-At-Large

Nakisha C. Armbrister Undergraduate Member-At-Large

Stacie N.C. Grant Graduate Member to the Executive Committee

Joyce Nabongo Undergraduate Member to the Executive Committe

Khadijah D. Chester Collegiate to the Nominating Committee

Dr. Eunice S. Thomas Past Grand Basileus

Jylla Moore Foster Immediate Past Grand Basileus

Dr. Edith V. Francis

Dr. Nell W. Ingram Chairman, Regional Directors Director-Southern Region

Audrey Fullilove Director South Central Region

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Valerie Hollingsworth Davis Director - Atlantic Region

Stella Bronson Director - Pacific Region

Lillian Marigny Director - Midwestern Region

Norma Dartis Director - Great Lake Region

Bettye Shelling Director - Southeastern Region

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Dear Soror Campbell, l am truly impressed with the Archon I am reading today. Thi is a very informative magazine. In comparing il with tho e of the past, this Archon is the best ever! It is good to know what other chapters arc doing, but it's ju t as important to know things that wil\ save our lives, make us better people, and keep us informed on Zeta business. We are women working for the betterment of Zeta and this edition of the Archon is enormously inspirin!!,- Thank you, thank you, thank you. Sorer Renea Charle~ Eta Sigma Zeta Chapter orth Little Rock, Arkansas 8

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Greetings Soro rs!

It is my pleasure to present to you this special edition of the Archon that features Economic Development, one of the components of the Grand's Seven Point Plan of Action. I hope that you will find this issue informative and inspiring. Many sincere thanks and Zeta Love to all of the sorors who sent wonderful words of thanks and appreciation through e-mail, phone messages, cards and letters about how much you enjoyed the last edition of the Archon. While I am the editor of this publication, by no means did I accomplish this task alone! The Archon is a direct reflection of Dr. Carpenter's vision for the sisterhood, a blueprint, if you will, of the noteworthy activities of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Since this is an issue dedicated to economic development, it is appropriate that businesses have seen fit to advertise in this publication. I encourage all sorors to join the effort to have businesses and not-for-profit agencies to advertise in this international magazine. Approach the companies you work for, along with other agencies who might be interested. Let us continue to pursue the purchase of real estate, to seek funding for our programs, to obtain 501 c3 status for our chapters. These are activities that are essential to our long-term growth on all levels. In terms of business ownership, studies have shown that this is an area of great interest among women. I am an entrepreneur and like many people, I have experienced the challenges and triumphs that go along with owning a business, yet the benefits far outweigh the negatives! As a publicist, I must deal with the challenges of satisfying my clients, but really the ultimate challenge for me is going over and above the call of duty and knowing that I have done a good job. Finally, to further contribute to the success of our organization, we should all purchase items from the Zeta Boutique, which is included in this issue. Purchase items for yourself or as gifts, and in so doing you are helping to financially build Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Let us strengthen om financial future on a personal level, for our chapters and of course, for the benefit of our esteemed sorority. Sisterly,

Shirley M. Campbell

SICKL E CELL DI SEASE Written and compiled by Soror Wendy A. Robinson

WHAT IS SICKLE CELL DISEASE? In order for hemoglobin A (normal gene) to successfully transport oxygen to other parts of the body, red blood cells must be round donut-shaped; allowing easy passage through blood vessels. If the gene is hemoglobin S, red blood cells are sickled or crescent shaped, which causes cells to pile up and stick together, impeding the flow of blood-the flow of oxygen.

common symptoms. However the entire body can be affected. WHO IS AFFECTED BY THIS DISEASE? African-Americans are primarily affected by sickle cell disease. However, people of Caribbean, East Indian, Latin-American, Mediterranean, Southeast Asian, and Arabian ancestry are also affected. WHAT IS SICKLE CELL TRAIT? In sickle cell trait, an individual inherits the normal hemoglobin A gene and the abnormal hemoglobin S gene, with a

CRISIS? When blood-oxygen levels plummet, often caused by the plugging of the blood vessels, a "crisis" occurs. Other times the crisis is triggered by the anemia itself. Sickle cell clots can be life-threatening depending on the area of the body where the crisis occurs. For instance, clots in the brain can cause stroke or seizure. Crisis attacks can last from a few hours to a few days. Pain in the abdomen and chest are the most

As for treatment, medication and continuous medical attention is required. However, recently the use of a food additive called butyrate has been used to treat the disease. Butyrate eaten has absolutely no effect; injected the additive stimulates the body to produce hemoglobin-A, healthy donut-shaped red blood cells. The only "cure" to date is bone marrow transplants. But because of the high risk involved very little benefit from it. FUTURE

The sickling of the cells leads to anemia. Normal red blood cells have a life expectancy of 120 days, whereas the life span of abnormal, sickle cells is I 0-20 days. Consequently sickle cells are removed faster than the bone marrow can produce new ones. Oftentimes the anemia is mild and can be controlled with supplements and diet; in other instances the anemia can become debilitating, requiring several blood transfusions.

recommended that all newborn babies be screened for the trait and/or disease regardless of race. Forty states now have mandatory screening programs, checking newborns within days of birth.

predominance of hemoglobin A. Approximately 8 percent of African-American are trait carriers. The percentage is lower among other ethnic groups. Note: Trait carriers do not have the disease. If both parents are trait carriers the odds for their children to inherit the disease or inherit the trait is 25 and 50 percent, respectively. The odds are 25 percent that the child will inherit neither the disease nor the trait. DETECTION, TREATMENT, AND CURE

Sickle Cell can be detected after a series of blood tests. On April 27, 1993 a federal panel

Due to the fact that the majority of people affected by Sickle Cell disease are people of color, and also because of budget cuts; extensive research in this area has yet to be launched. Physicians and community activists are writing to African-American legislators and leaders of the National Medical Association expressing the need for research funding. For those who seek more information or would like to become an activist you may contact your local March of Dimes or the National Association for Sickle Cell Disease, the only national black organization devoted to issues of sickle cell disease. SickJe Cell Disease Association of America 200 Corporate Pointe, Suite 495 Culver City, CA 90230 800-421-8453

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Since the beginning of our great sisterhood, Zetas have been at the forefront in the legal field. Our soror, Past Grand Violette Anderson was the first African-American woman admitted to practice before the U. S. Supreme Court. Our National Director of honorary members, Algenita Scott Davis, is a past president of the National Bar Association. These and many other Zetas nationwide are making their mark in the judicial system. This special feature section will highlight some of our most distinguished and accomplished Zeta Judges. Being sisters of the dove, these sorors have brought credit to themselves in their careers, in their respective communities, and to Zeta. But their true commitment is shown by the fact that they are all active, financial members I

enrolled in Fisk University. She left Fisk after a year to join the Army, and in doing so became one of the first groups of AfricanAmerican Women (WACS) to serve during World War 2 in the European Theater. For recreation, Soror Whiting performed with the WAC-ACTS Dancing Trio in England and France, always after a full day of military work. After receiving an honorable discharge from the Army, Judge Whiting returned to finish her studies at Roosevelt University and the John Marshall Law School, respectively.

his soror is a winner. Judge Willie Whiting has shown her dedication to excellence in the judicial system, in furthering the interests of her African-American brothers and sisters, and of course to Zeta Phi Beta Sorority. As Chairperson of the National Council of Legal Advisors for Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., she heads a most distinguished group of the sorority's most outstanding legal talent. Soror Whiting is a very proud member of Zeta; she is a Legacy who was encouraged by her two Zeta aunts and Sigma uncle to join the sisterhood. She will be celebrating 50 years of glorious Zeta service next year in May. Initiated into Alpha Alpha Chapter in l 948 while still a law student at John Marshall Law School, Judge Whiting was impressed by the Zeta's emphasis on scholarship. She is a Life Member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority and is a member of Zeta Tau Zeta in Chicago, Illinois. Her current position is the Judge (elected) of Circuit Court of Cook County. She has also worked as a Magistrate-Associate Judge, Assistant United States Attorney (Federal Level) and Assistant States Attorney of Cook County, Assistant Corporation Counsel of the City of Chicago, Cook County, and has worked in private practice. She is highly regarded for her exemplary judicial talents and people have commented on her outstanding record and her deep commitment to excellence in both her professional duties and in serving her fellow citizens.

Soror Whiting has been licensed to practice law since 1951 and has received an extensive number of awards, distinctions, and honors throughout her career. She is listed in Who's Who in Black America-Distinguished Achievement A ward, the Women of World War II, Civil Justice Excellence Award, PUSH Foundation, Distinguished Service and Merit, Cook County Bar Association, Distinguished Alumnus, the John Marshall Law School, the National Association of University Women's Civil Justice Excellence Award, plus numerous awards from Zeta Phi Beta, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, bar and judge associations, the NAACP (she is a life member), and countless other community organizations. She is even featured in the non-fiction account of the World War II book , "To Serve My Country, To Serve My Race" by Brenda L. Moore. She has Judge Willie Whiting also been featured By Shirley M. Campbell in Ebony and Jet Magazines.

Born and raised in Chicago, Illinois, Soror Whiting knew she wanted to go for great things. After high school graduation she

udge Bernice Bouie Donald is a trailblazer who is sincerely committed to improving the quality of life for all. Her achievements have reached historic proportions; she was elected the First African-American Female Judge in the history of the State of Tennessee, appointed the first African-American Female District Court Judge in the history of the state of Tennessee, and appointed the first AfricanAmerican Female Bankruptcy Judge in the United States. Her present position is as a Judge in the United States District Court in the Western District of Tennessee; President Clinton appointed her to this position in 199 5. She has also served as a judge in United States Bankruptcy Court and General Sessions Criminal Court, Division IX. She received her B. A. degree from the University of Memphis and her J. D. from the University of Memphis Law School. Former Congressman Harold Ford was the one who initially recommended Soror Donald for judgeship, and has steadfastly endorsed Soror Donald throughout her career.

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A highly sought-after speaker and presenter, Judge Donald is a recognized expert in the judicial arena. She has done many lectures and presentations for bar and judge associations and has hosted and appeared on radio and television programs to discuss legal and judicial issues. Soror Donald has also received many noteworthy honors and awards including the Community Service Award, National Conference of Christians and Jews, Citizen of the Year, Excelsior Chapter of the Eastern Stars, Woman of the Year, Pentecostal Temple Church of God in Christ, Who's Who among Memphians-Memphis Magazine, America's Best and Brightest - Dollars and Sense Magazine, Ten Outstanding Young Tennesseans - Memphis Jaycees and the Distinguished Alumni Award - University of Memphis. She has also been featured in Essence, Ebony, Jet, and Black Enterprise Magazines. She has received plaques and certificates from former Congressman Harold Ford, Governors Ned McWherter and Lamar Alexander, and Mayors William "Bill" Morris and Richard Hackett

Soror Donald was initiated into Alpha Eta Zeta Chapter in 1984 and is listed as one of Zeta's Outstanding Achievers. She chose Zeta Phi Beta Sorority because, "They showed a commitment to service and community unlike other organizations. They were dedicated to improving the quality of life for all Judge Bernice Bouie Donald people By Shirley M. Campbell and that is w h a t attracted me." She has given a presentation entitled, "Preparing Youth for Leadership"

In her district, she has a reputation for being one of the least temperamental, most sensitive, and most learned judges in the county. Friends and family have always known that she had a little something special; and she always showed great promise. The driving force behind Judge Donald entering the legal field was to become an advocate for children in distress. Soror Donald is truly a shining example of a great Zeta Lady!

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udge .Patricia D. Wise, elected in 1989, in one of four chancellors of the Fifth Chancery Court District of Hinds County, Mississippi.

She was appointed by the State Supreme Court as a member of the Complaint Tribunal. The Tribunal hears all formal complaints concerning an attorney's misconduct. Prior to being elected Chancery Judge, she served as a Special Master to the Chancery Court. She is also a member of the Mississippi Judicial Performance Commission. The Commission studies all complaints concerning the State Judiciary.

Formerly she was managing attorney and partner in the law firm of DOCKINS & WISE, Attorneys at Law, Jackson, Mississippi. Her private practice was in the area of Domestic Relations-Family Law, Personal Injury and General Civil practice. She served as family law resource attorney for Central Mississippi Legal Services. An Oxford, Mississippi native, she has lived in Jackson, Mississippi for the past twentyfive years. She received her Bachelors of Science in Special Education, her Masters of Communicative Disorders and her Juris Doctorate degree all from the University of Mississippi.

A community-conscious woman, Sorer Wise is a life member of the NAACP, a member of the LeFleur's Bluff Chapter of the Links, Inc., and serves on many local youth and school-related boards. Currently she serves as Co-chair to the One on One Jackson Mentoring Program, which is a national organization offering mentoring opportunities to the youth of this state and nation. She was also selected to the 1988 Class of Leadership Jackson, which develops leaders with an understanding of the promise and problems of the Jackson Metro area and to the Class of Leadership America, an organization comprised of I 00 women leaders across the nation. Soror Wise is a member of Alpha Delta Zeta Chapter, where she serves as Basileus.

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She is past President and the first female president of the Magnolia Bar Association, an association comprised of primarily African-American attorneys throughout the State of Mississippi. She also served two terms as Treasurer of the same organization. Judge Wise is a member of the American Bar Association , the Hinds County Bar Association, Conference of Chancery Court Judges, National Bar Association, and a graduate of the National Judicial College. She serves in a number of local bar and lawyers associations, and is a member and former State Coordinator of the National Association of Women Judges. Presently, she serves as the District Director for the States of Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee, and Louisiana. Judge Wise teaches Torts and Family Law at Hinds Community College and

Judge Wise is a recipient of the University of Mississippi NOW award for outstanding leadership and was the first recipient of the Black Women's Political Action Forum Brown-Hall-Young Award, given in recognition of outstanding contributions to the legal profession. Soror Wise and her husband, Mark, have two daughters, Crystal Diane and April Renee. They are active members of the New Hope Baptist Church.

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Association Judicial Council. She will be installed as Chair at the annual meeting in Minneapolis Minnesota in July 1997. She has served as a me~ber of th~ Executive Committee of the National Alumnae Association of Spelman College and has served as Chair of the New Orleans Chapter of the So~them Christian Leadership Conference SCLC/Women. She serves on the board of the New Orleans YWCA and is no~ President of th~ Board of the New Orleans Legal Assistance Corporation (NOLAC). Justice Johnson is also a member of the Board of Christian Education Greater St. Stephen Full Gospel Baptist Church. She i~ active in several bar associations, and served as District Director of the National Association of Women Judges.

aving the distinction of being "the first" to achieve many of the goals in her life, is not a big thing to Louisiana Supreme Court Justice Bernette Joshua Johnson. She has always treaded untouched ground and has done so in a humble manner befitting a sister in Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Her role as one of Louisiana's Supreme Court Justices is indicative of her lifelong service to her community. It was because of her commitment to community service and the fact that Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. emphasized a strong allegiance to community, that Soror Johnson felt Zeta was the only sorority for her. In 1992, she became a member of one of the most active Zeta chapters in the State of Louisiana - Omicron Nu Zeta Chapter in New Orleans. But, ~nrr• Soror Johnson's community service ":!'I I 1-1 did not begin there. Before her election to the Supreme Court in I 994, Soror .. ~ . . Johnson spent much of her legal ''>· . . career working in the public sector and I :,• .· ' - ,; as a community organizer.

Just(ce Johnson is a dynamic public speaker who receives many invitations from schools and community groups. She has been the speaker for National Black History Month observances at Ochsner . .J.J I I ..If Hospital, the U. S. Mineral Management Service and the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers.

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She is the recipient of numerous awards including being named a role model by 4 the YWCA of Greater New Orleans, the "I've always been a person interested first recipient of the Ernest N. Moria! in community service and because Aw~d given by the New Orleans Legal Zeta Phi Beta Sorority emphasized Assistance Corporation. She was the ~ these things is why I decided to join," Spring Commencement speaker at Soror Johnson said. Grambling State University, and received the~: P. Tureaud Citizenship Award in 1996 from the Soror Johnson was elected to the Louisiana Supreme Louisiana State Conference, NAACP. Court in 1994 from Orleans Parish.

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Her. sorority awards and activities include serving as Cha_1r of the Community Involvement Committee for Omicron Nu ~eta Chapter, and she was the recipient of the Outstanding Community Service Award by her chapter this year.

Since she has been on the court, she has been named Co-Chair of the Legal Services Task Force, and a member of the Judicial Council of Louisiana. Justice Johnson grew up in New Orleans where she attended public schools. She is a graduate of Spelman College in Atlanta, Georgia and the Law School at Louisiana State University, where her portrait was recently unveiled and she was inducted into the Hall of Fame. She has studied at the Judicial College in Reno, Nevada, the Appellate Judges Institute at the New York University School of Law, the Economics Institute for State Judges at the University of Kansas and the Health Care and Medical Malpractice Institute at Vanderbilt University.

One would be hard-pressed to find a public servant or Zeta who works as hard and is as committed to the community as Soror Johnson. But to Soror Johnson the reward is not in a plaque or certificate, but in the genuine efforts she puts forth to reach out and give something back.

Judge Bernette J. Johnson

Soror Johnson was the first woman elected to Civil District Court in 1984, and she was re-elected without opposition in 1990. Her colleagues elected her Chief Judge of Civil District Court in 1994. She has spent much of her legal career working in the public sector.

Submitted by Soror Yvonne G. Campbell National Director of Public Relations Omicron Sigma Zeta Chapter Baton Rouge, LA

She now serves as Chair-Elect for the National Bar

The Internet brings the world to your desktop by way of your computer. And than.ks to one enterprising Zeta soror, the Net is a friendlier place.

for short), Soror Stewart works as a technical assistant for Kajax Engineering, Inc. where she administers local area networks, Internet mail and communications, and does computer Soror Shanice Stewart is th~/ webmaster programming for the company. Soror (site manager and designer) of Stewart became involved with the World Meetgreeks.com, one of the most popular Wide Web through her current occupation, places for Black greeks to gather on the and has only been involved with the net World Wide Web. Soror Stewart, a Junior since August of 1996. She envisions great at Southeastern University majoring in things for the Internet, and believes that the Computer Science, was inspired to create Net could be a valued resource for Zeta Phi Meetgreeks by visiting other web sites. Beta Sorority. "I came up with the idea for Meetgreeks.com because I used to :frequent another site," she says. "I felt there was a need for more information to be provided to members (of greek letter organizations), and there needed to be a place with more one on one exchanges of information."

"I would encourage all sorors and chapters to develop websites. Websites are free through many resources that I have advertised on my site," Stewart says. Some of the possible benefits accompanying an established presence on the web are:

Exposure and Publicity:

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Soror Stewart's site, located at http://meetgreeks.com, features chat rooms where members of NPHC organizations can chat by computer in real time and share information, and discuss pertinent community and societal issues. Meetgreeks also contains a guestbook where fraternity and sorority members can give "shout outs" to friends and members of their respective greek families, resources to assist first time Internet users establish a presence on the web, links to other African American and Latino Greek letter societies, and a suggested reading list of works by noted African and African American authors. 1n addition to her duties as General" (or 2 Star

By Soror Cecily Walker Meetgreeks' "2 Star

The Internet establishes world-wide recogmtion of our organization by providing a cost-effective opportunity to promote chapter activities and service projects.

Image: Contributes to positive image of Zeta Phi Beta as a progressive organization and helps to educate the general public about Zeta's purpose, goals, activities and members, as well as those of individual chapters.

Communication: Allows for interaction with and feedback from Zeta sorors and members of other greek letter organizations world-wide.

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Value: Realizes significant cost-savings over printed and mailed literature. Advertising events on the Internet attracts revenue from other chapters and organizations for sponsorships and program book advertisements with minimal investment.

SIDEBAR INTERNET TERMINOLOGY

The benefits of being on the web far outweigh any drawbacks. Once a chapter has decided to make the Internet work for them Soror Stewart advises, "Advertise your site's address (URL) on search engines and Internet directories like Yahoo, Webcrawler and InfoSeek. Respond to e-mail messages and update your pages regularly. Look to see what other fraternities and sororities are doing on the web." In addition, Soror Stewart urges those sorors who are already hooked up to the Net to check with their online services, Internet Service Providers, or colleges/universities because many offer web space at no additional charge. Soror Shanice Stewart is but one of many visionary members of our beloved sorority who is "Positioning Zeta for Preeminence."

E-mail (electronic mail): a method of sending messages, including text or graphics, via a computer network. Internet: The worldwide interconnected computer network that shares information using several standard protocols. Search Engine: A program that examines large databases for selected words, phrases or images.

URL (Uniform Resource Locator): The standard address format for locating sites on the Web.

·National Headquarters is on the Internet! Direct your Web browser to:

Soror Cecily Walker is a member of Epsilon Zeta Chapter in Atlanta, GA. She can be reached by e-mail at ceciiy@mindspring.com, or on the World Wide Web at http://members.aol.com!akankel 920/

http://zpb1920.org and witness Zeta in Cyberspace!

Turn to page 21 for additional Zeta websites!

he Tau Theta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. at the University of Virginia is overwhelmed at the number of visitors to their website since its creation in early September of 1996. Soror Malica Ahmad, webmaster for the chapter and creator of the website, is very pleased with the number of responses to the site so far. "Our website has received tremendous support from sorors across the nation. We were excited to get positive feedback from sorors m Texas, New York, Florida, and all over."

truly interactive experience through the use of a guestbook and chatpage. The guest book is a homepage where visitors can leave their name, e-mail address, and personal message. "Chatting" on the web is done through the use of a website that allows users to "talk" with one another by typing into a WebPages, and everyone who is connected to the site can see what others are writing. Soror Ahmad is planning to 1 add a website solely for the purpose of helping other Zeta chapters establish a presence on I the web in late May '97. It will include step-by-step instructions on how to get websites for free or low cost, where to get graphics, and other important topics. "My goal is for every chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. to have an established presence on the World Wide Web". Soror Ahmad also plans to begin her own campus-based website design service in September of 1997. Her service will provide low-cost website design to students on the University of Virginia campus as well as consulting services to chapters of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority.

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g w tremendously from a site consisting of just chapter and national history to a truly complete Zeta website. The current site consists of the history of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, history of the chapter, and pages dedicated exclusively to the Founders and Famous Sorors. There is a section that will connect to other Zeta Phi Beta and Phi Beta Sigma websites on the Internet, a section dedicated to scholarship and internship websites, and a chapter photo album and calendar of events.

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The Tau Theta chapter website allows for a

Additional Zeta Websites Compiled by Soror Naki6ha C. Ambrieter, National Undergraduate member at Large, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.

http://angelfire.com/ar/zetaphibeta National Undergraduate Leadership Council

http://members.aol.com/deltamu 195/zpog. html Omicron Gamma Chapter - Bowie State

http://dune.globe-net.net/-aupton/zetaphi .html State of Florida and the Bahamas

http://holly.colostate.edu/dantowin/zpb.html Omicron Omicron Chapter - Colorado State

http://www.atrnar.com/zeta Beta Zeta Chapter - Washington, DC

http://uts.cc. utexas. edu/-zeta Omicron Theta Chapter - Univ. of Texas at Austin

http://www.che. ufl. edu/wilskm/zeta.htrnl Delta Sigma Zeta Chapter - Gainsville, FL

http://www.nicom.com/-tj3690 Omicron Theta Zeta Chapter - Fairfax Cty., VA

http://www.eng.fsu.edu/-everett Gamma Alpha Chapter - Florida A&M

http://gladstone.uoregon.edu/-wills/zpb.htrnl Rho Omicron Chapter - Univ. Of Oregon at Norman

http://www.geocities.com/The Tropics/3305 Gamma Gamma Chapter - NC Central

http://www.muw.edu/-ejt Sigma Mu Chapter - Mississippi Univ. for Women

http://members.ao 1. com/Epsi lon.Z/front. html Epsilon Zeta Chapter - Atlanta, GA

http://darwin.clas.virginia.edu/-mna2q Tau Theta Chapter - University of Virginia

http://www2.msstate.edu/-ral3 Epsilon Theta Chapter - Mississippi State Univ.

http://www. pub I ic. iastate.edu/-smadison/zeta.hrml Upsilon Mu Chapter - Iowa State

http://www.latech.edu/-josephj/zeta.htrnl Epsilon Lambda Chapter - Louisiana Tech

http://www. cs. fsu. edu/-suarez/zeta.html Psi Chapter - Clark Atlanta Univ.

http://mailerl.pvamu.edu/orgs/zeta/zeta.htrnl Epsilon Lambda Zeta Chapter - Prarie View, TX & Omega Gamma Chapter - Prarie View A&M

http://www.unc.edu/-zphib Omega Iota Chapter - Univ. of North Carolina http://www.aubwn.edu/zpb Gamma Xi Chapter - Auburn University

http ://www.ksu.edu.zphib 1920/mainmenu. html Epsilon Mu Chapter - Kansas State Univ.

ht1p://ezinfo. ucs. indi ana.edu/edu--zeta Delta Epsilon Chapter - Indiana Univ.

http://www.ouknor.edu/studen t/greek/phi- betasi gma/theta _ mu4 .ht m I Theta Mu Chapter - Univ. of Oklahoma

http ://www.creol.ucf.edu/-,j r/zeta. html Sigma Epsilon Chapter - Univ. of Central Florida

http://acadcomp.cmp.ilstu.edu/-lj acks/Lfi.html Lambda Epsilon Chapter - Illinois State Univ. http://dolphin.upenn.edu/-zphib/zeta.html Mu Iota Chapter - Univ. of Pennsylvania http://www.pitt.edu/-dmlst 13/zeta/zeta.ht:ml Xi Delta - Univ. of Pittsburgh

A Message from the Chairperson of the Economic Development Council Soror Rosa T. Brown To fulfill the needs of our community, state, nation and world through goal implementation is a current focus of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.; thus upon taking office as the twentyfirst International Grand Basileus of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Dr. Barbara West Carpenter invoked a vision of the future for Zeta that, among other things, linked us to the "corporate world". She stated that "we must seek grant funds for program implementation from major corporations." Yes, we have "been there, done that", however the call is to initiate and expand our efforts as we maintain and adopt current programs and services to meet the changing needs of society in this millenium and to increase the impact of our programs on the quality of life through our leadership initiatives. We must seek new avenues and develop new ideas for enhancing services that will escort us into and beyond the twenty-first century.

communities and local increase awareness of career opportunities particularly for jobs which will be in demand st during the 21 Century, for example, a web site developer and personal investment planner, as well as non-traditional jobs. An appropriate approach similar to the aforementioned lends well to the vision of our Founding Pearls. One of our founding principles that is key to corporate development is SERVICE. Our focus must be on service in all endeavors.

Surely, we are acutely aware of how stimulating the challenge can become. To meet this demand, we must form partnerships with "corporate America" and create entrepreneurial opportunities especially for Zeta women, help empower minority-owned businesses in

Our strategy for accomplishing these goals is through "corporate development" [n order to be successful, chapters must first pass the "readiness stage". To begin, each chapter must include a corporate development component in its Chapter Management Plan

We have invested considerable resources during the past 77 years in upgrading our service infrastructure, establishing higher levels of customer service, and improving features of various programs. We have come a long way but still have miles to go toward becoming a more intelligent source of service support. We cannot do it alone. We must work together toward common goals in order to contribute more to universal unity.

(Seven Point Plan of Action) with careful thought out objectives, implementation strategies, timeline and evaluation criteria, to meet the identified goals. Secondly, the most committed and dedicated sorors should be tapped to provide leadership. Thirdly, the chapter should have at its disposal certain resources to use in fostering the growth process of coping, the sharing of ideas and the giving of one's self for the benefit of others. Finally, chapters should schedule professional development workshops for all its members to raise conscious levels so that each member can serve efficiently as an ambassador. Examples of workshops might include: opening a small business, tips, tools and techniques for Economic Development, serving on Advisory Boards, grant wnting, using the Internet, networking, and women as entrepreneurs. Where do we go from here? Corporate Development of course! It's the way to go!

Florida State Zeta Family Embarks on a HUGE Economic Developement Project

Eatonville is located just outside of Orlando, FL in Orange County and is the oldest incorporated African-American municipality he State of Florida is on a fast

in the United States.

track to develop a state headquarters for its Zeta Family.

The corporation was awarded a grant-in-aid

This is a major economic

development

assistance

undertaking.

Soror

Florida State Historic

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Preservation Board to

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Governor

Florida, the Honorable Future home of the Florida State Headquarters Lawton Chiles, recently embraced the project

Members of Zeta Educational Thespian

when he wrote in a support letter to the

Association, Inc. formed a corporation in

Florida State Historic Preservation Board,

July 1996 and purchased land in September I 996. The land has a rich and significant

"I urge your consideration of the Zeta

history. The property is the second oldest

Educational Thespian Association, Inc. 's

structure in Eatonville, FL and was the

grant application.

home of

useful historical reminder as well as a focal

Soror Zora Neale Hurston's

This project will be a

point in the community."

childhood friend. Zora spent a lot of time in the home ZETA has purchased. It is where she stayed during visits to the area.

To find out more about this historic

Although the structure is badly damaged,

undertaking, contact Soror Rosa T. Brown,

ZETA plans to restore the part of the

Founder/Executive Director at 904-575-

structure that is salvageable and add

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additional facilities.

ZETA A WARDED GRANT FROM THE FLORIDA BUREAU OF HISTORIC PRESERVATION TRUST FUND Zeta received notification on March 18, 1997 that a matching grant-in-aid assistance grant in the amount of $15,000 was funded. The grant was one of twentynine funded out of a possible seventy-seven. Zeta's grant ranked number seventeen. Staff at the State Office shared with us that many grants are not funded the first time they are submitted; we were lucky. Persons present for the review of our grant included Helen Gallman, Florida State Director, Herman Gallman, representing Phi Beta Sigma, Rosa Pickett, representing Zeta Phi Beta Sorority and Rosa Brown, Founder/Executive Director. Other supporters who joined the group later in the day and were present during the Reception/Lobby included Mildred Hollins, Annie B. Nelson and Malinda Jackson of Alpha Upsilon Zeta Chapter; Lillian Balloon and Lillie B. Nesibett of Iota Alpha Chapter; Anne Hill, Freda Vaughn and N. Y. Nathiri of Epsilon Epsilon Zeta Chapter; and Charlie Mae Woods and Harriet Brown, friends of ZETA.

Mu Zeta's Eye on the Future Economic Development Seminar Each of us has important life goals, such as saving for a child's college education, purchasing a new home or planning for retirement. Financial success in today's changing business environment has everything to do with our ability to plan. We need to look beyond our day-to-day responsibilities and think more broadly. As a means of providing sorors, especially those who are now entering the working world, and other persons with whom we come in contact with information to work toward becoming financially secure and to benefit economically from available resources that have been proven sound investments, Mu Zeta Chapter hosted a seminar entitiled, "Eye on the Future" on Friday, April 4 at the Zeta Sorority House. Ms. Delores Converse, a member of the H & R Block team was invited to discuss the importance of filing and paying taxes. Ms. Converse also shared information with sorors about financial products; e.g. tax-deferred insurance, tax-deferred annuities, and IRA's that are structured to earn money while providing a tax break. Tax-deductible contributions help build savings that will help reach one's life goals. This seminar covered one of the components of the Seven Point Plan of Action - Economic Development. Economists define economics as economizing. We must economize our resources and our money so they will produce most of the things we want in life. Deciding how to economize is an important decision for future growth. Years ago, investors' choices were limited. Today, the door is wide open to investment opportunities. The financial product you choose should reflect your own objectives.

YOUR FINANCIAL FUTURE These next few pages are devoted to helping you reach your financial goals and strengthen your outlook for the future. habit of putting aside :funds that will otherwise be spent. If you do not establish such a habit, you will not accumulate the capital you need to :fund your most important By Bro. Leonard P. Rice, Jr. life goals, such as a down payment on a house, a college education for While you probably spend most of your children or your comfortable your time and effort eaming retirement. money by working at yow· job, you most likely pay too little If you have never invested in stock attention to how to invest your or have only limited experience money wisely. You need to with them, you might be make your money work as hard harboring a common for you as you do to earn it misperception of the stock market. It's a dangerous, volatile place You must take two actions to turn where thousands of sophisticated into a smart investor; become professional traders and brokers knowledgeable about your lurk to steal your hard-earned investment options and establish money. The reality of the stock habits to set aside money so you market could not be further from can put your knowledge into that myth. There are millions of action. Remember, options that small investors like you who are attractive today will change have been able to finance their based on changes in the dreams by successfully buying, economy, interest rates, securities selling, and holding for years prices and world events. shares of profitable companies and on mutual funds that buy such Establishing the investing habit is shares. Millions of other investors up to you - whether it be setting up depend on the regular income they an automatic investing program earn from their stocks, bonds and with your employer or mutual mutual funds. Sure, stock prices fund, or remembering to pay go down at times, as in the crash of yourself first each time you get a October 19, 1987 (incidentally, paycheck-you must get in the my first day of work after You Can Achieve Life-Long Financial Security

graduating from college). Going into 1992 the Market Index was as high as 2,200 - the Market Index has been as high at 7,100 this year. As a devise to increase your net worth, so you can achieve your :financial goals, stock or stock mutuaJ fimds are your best investment over the long run. As an Investment Broker it is my job to offer solutions for individual investment needs employing a diversified approach, so those investments that do achieve their potential should enable a portfolio to perform successfully. I will hold your hand during the rough times, and tuck you in at night during the good times! Yes, you can achieve life-long financial security!

Bro. Rice is Vice-President ofBeta Psi Sigma Chapter and New York State Directorfor Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity.

P1!3<1· Investing for the Future: Financial Planning Strategies for Savvy Investors By Patricia A Williams, JD, MBA

The first step in developing a sound investment strategy is careful planning. T~s planning must include defiru~g and prioritizing your financial and lifestyle goals for the short, intermediate and longer term. For example, a short-term g~al could be a vacation or a special consumer item purchase. An intermediate goal may involve preparing for you_r child's education or purchasmg a new home. A longer-term goal may be saving for your retirement. Your financial plan should provide an appropriate asset allocation strategy to meet y~ur needs. Your tolerance for _nsk and investment time honzon will determine the proportion_of your investment P?rtfoho, which will be invested m stock, bonds, or cash equivalent~. For example, if yo~ pr~mary investment obJective is to maintain a balance between income and growth, interest from bonds and dividends from stocks will comprise an important part of ~our total return while allowing some growth of principal. A typic~l moderate total return portfolio might include 45% stocks, 45% bonds, and 5% cash. However, if your primary investment objective is Jong-term growth and curr~nt income is not a major consideration, you should be willing to accept a higher degree of risk and some interim price volatility. Stocks form a

significant portion of a long-term growth portfolio because of their superior record in building wealth over the years. A typical long-term growth portfolio might include 70% stocks, 25% bonds, and 5% cash. To identify growth opportunitie~ look . for companies with the potential to achieve consistently superior rates of revenue/earnings increases and that has good profitability forecasts over various economic cycles. Generally, these companies will have high returns on equity, strong cash flows, low debt to equity ratios and a competitive advantage within their respective industries. Some examples of such stocks include Microsoft, General Electric, Gillette, Johnson & Johnson, Lucent Technology, Royal Dutch Petroleum and Mc Donald's.

If you are a first time investor and you are starting with an amount of $5000 or less it may be prudent to select two mutual funds as a starter. One could include both stocks and bonds (growth and income or balanced) and the other a growth fund (typically majority stocks). When selecting a mutual fund, it's important to make sure that the risk or volatility of the fund . is appropriate for your_ risk tolerance. The term that 1s used to measure risk is called beta. Generally, a beta of less that 1.00 tends indicated that the volatility of the investment is below that of the broader market. Also, one should know the long-term objecti~e of the fund. Is it growth and mcomi=: or growth and ~ap1tal appreciation over a penod of

three years or more? Looking back at historical performance over a one year, five year, and ten-year period can also be of assistance; understanding that past performance is no guarantee for future performance. That is why you must look at the objective of the fund to determine if it is consistent with your goals. Many investors are concerned about the recent volatility in the market. Some are retreating to cash to wait until the market settles down. Positioning one's portfolio in cash only can be very risky. The rate of return on cash may not be sufficient to keep up with inflation, thus the investor will see his future buying power eroding over time. It is much wiser to stick with your plan, and stay invested through the rough periods. Time in the market not timing the market has provided the best long-term portfolio performance. Financial planning should be an essential part of your life planning process. Don't leave your financial future to chance. Seek assistance from any of the several financial planning services available ( e.g. Merrill Lynch's Financial Foundation). You owe it to yourself to invest in your future today.

HOW TO BE A MILLIONAIRE IN FORTY YEAR$ By Soror Paula Woods If you're like most people starting out in their careers, long-term goals such as retirement, starting your own business or becoming a millionnaire probably are the last things on your mind. Paying the month's bills often is hard enough.

40-year old will have to nvest over 3 I /2 times as much each month to become a millionaire at age 65 as would a 25 year old. Furthermore, a younger investor can be more Get the wheels aggressive. in motion early

Regardless, now is the ideal time to start planning for your financial future. That's because your chances of instant wealth are slim. Sure there are lottery winners, but few become millionaires overnight. If you are willing to postpone millionaire status for 20, 30, or 40 years, the odds of your achieving your goals are more in your favor and the ways to get there are more dependable.

After all, a 25-year old has 40 years for his/her investment to grow, while a 40 year old has only 25 years. Although so-called "growth" investments are typically more volatile, historically they have to generate a significantly higher rate of return. (Although past performance does not guarantee future results.) So, it generally pays to be more aggressive and to accept some risk.

Time and regular monthly investing strategies can make you a millionaire after all. The younger you are, the less you' II probably need to invest to become a millionaire retiree. It's simple arithmetic. Time and compounding help you leverage your dollars so that you can make more with less.

Stick With Your Program This step is the most important. No matter how much research you do, there will always be a higher paying investment. But quite frankly, there's no guaranteed way to become a wealthy retiree. The surest way, however, is to start and stick to a regular, well-planned investment program.

Set A Goal The first step in any financial plan is deciding what you want to achieve-how much money you want and when you want it. Then, work backward.

Follow this regimen, and you may find it easier than you ever imagined to, by age 65, put together a million-dollar nest egg.

For example, if you are 25 and want to have a million dollars when you retire at age 65, you can then determine how much money you'll need to invest, what average annual rate of return you' 11 have to earn and how long and often you'll need to make investments. If you invest $287 a month starting at age 25, for example, you may, asuming an average 8 percent" annual rate of return, you can reach millionaire status by age 65.

Of course, with rising taxes and the long-term effect of inflation, you just might need it. "Return figures used above are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the actual performance of any particular investment, nor are they a prediction or guarantee offuture results.

COWaddell & Reed, Inc. 1996 Of course in today's world earning 8 percent interest may not be easy. By selecting the right mix of investment, however, you may achieve your targeted rate of return.

Soror Woods is a member of Eta Zeta Zeta Chapter in Kansas City, Missouri

Getting Started It's never too early. Assuming the same average annual rate of return, a

CHOOSING A FINANCIAL PROFESSIONAL Commission-based planners will prepare a financial plan and implement it with products-mutual funds, life insurance policies, annuities, etc. from which they collect commission.

You've probably noticed by now that there are a lot of people out there willing to help you manage your money. And you may well decide to seek help from a professional financial services provider. But how do you pick the right one?

Fee and commission-based planners will charge a fee for a financial plan and take commission on products they sell to enact this plan.

To begin with, you should know something about the different kinds of providers:

Before you start working with a financial planner make sure you are absolutely clear on how he or she is compensated. Ultimately, however, the method of compensation may be less important to you than the planner's credentials, reputation and abilities. So, before you choose a planner, make sure you do your homework:

Stockbrokers sell individual stocks, bonds, mutual funds, limited partnership and other investment products. Insurance agents sell annuities and insurance policies, some of which contain an investment element.

*Get recommendations from friends-Ask your friends who they use. Find out what services they get from their financial planner, what their results have been, how satisfied they are, etc.

Financial planners offer financial plans designed to help you meet your long-term goals, such as a new home, a college education for your children, a comfortable retirement, etc. Financial planners may or may not also sell the investment products (stocks, mutual funds, etc.) and the protection vehicles (life and disability insurance) needed to carry out these plans. So, which of these financial professionals should you turn to? It depends. If you're satisfied that you already know how to achieve your financial goals, then you might be able to meet them with the products offered by brokers or insurance agents. On the other hand, if you feel that you need help defining and achieving your financial goals, then you might want to consider the services of a financial planner or advisor.

By Cyril A. Wise, CFP & Tom Greene, Personal Financial Advisor There are three basic types of financial advisors: Fee-based planners will charge you a flat fee or hourly rate for financial planning services. They do not sell the products needed to implement your plan.

* Check credentials - You may see financial planners with one or more "designations," such as Certified Financial Planner (CFP) or Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC). Although these titles are not required for a practitioner to dispense financial planning services, they are, nonetheless, signs that the person has passed rigorous exams covering every aspect of financial planning and has agreed to abide by a code of ethics. *Interview the planner-Find out as much as you can about a prospective financial planner. Ask questions! Even after you have chosen a financial advisor, you still need to remain actively involved in the management of your finances. Make sure your advisor takes the time to explain everything he or she is doing on your behalf. Be suspicious of"hot tips." And don't accept excuses for not returning your calls. After all, you're entrusting this person with your financial future-so you deserve all the personal attention you want and need.

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"In a straightforward style, Stephens says that all African-Americans can take charge of their finances ... the advice is solid and easy to understand. Interspersed throughout the book are profiles of African-Americans as well a sidebars on black-owned companies. This historic and biographical material enhances what is already a first-rate personal finance guide." -Publisher's Weekly "Black Americans' buying power increased sharply last year, helping black households outpace white households in the increase on spending for cars, children's clothing, and perishable foods." -Associated Press

Why, therefore, do African-Americans fall far behind the average when it comes to managing their newfound wealth? Brooke Stephens, 15-year veteran on Wall Street and noted financial planner, offers a unique perspective geared directly towards this growing affluent market, with straight talk and a no-holds barred attitude towards money management. Brooke Stephens' advice is sure to shake up the legions of folks who have all but given up on taking control of their financial future.

"The importance ofsaving and investing is a national problem, not just an African-American problem, but goals of greater political clout and economic independence in the Black community will not be developed if we give priority to buying high priced sneakers and expensive CD players rather than blue-chip mutual funds, municipal bonds and Treasury notes." (Continued on page 31)

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What are the first steps towards mastering money? Brooke Stephens lays out the history of African-Americans and money in the United States, touching upon the attitudes that have created a mistrust of money. Yet, she also profiles little-known African-American pioneers in the l 800's and early 1900's who went on to amass great fortunes. The first step is to abandon the money myths of old: $ $ $

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The Lord Will Take Care. "The Lord also provides the opportunity for you to get a good job." Money Is Evil. "Too many African-Americans want to blame the money itself, like blaming the alcohol for the bad habits of a drunkard." Investing Is For White People. "The only color that matters in the wealth-building process is green." High Income Equals Great Wealth. "Check out Kareem Abdul Jabbar, Sammy Davis, Jr.,, Redd Foxx, Flip Wilson." Looking Rich Means Being Rich. "Gimme a break, please!" The Only Way I'll Get Rich Is To Win The Lottery. "If you don't have any financial goals ... then it won't matter how much money you have." Capitalism Is Corrupt, And I Don't want to be corrupt. "This capitalist society that you live in is the only one available to you." White People Won't Let Us. "Most white people don't care what African-Americans do, as long as it doesn't get in the way of their economic well-being." I'll Never Have Anything, So Why Try. "If you make no effort to help yourself, then you get what you deserve out of life." Advancement Is Betrayal. "We seem to define ourselves by what we don't have rather than what we do have."

What next? Goals, realistic expectations, time frames, and honesty. Brooke Stephens lays out worksheets, long-term planning, and examples that clearly show that not only is financial stability possible, but it is within easy reach. Tackling such pressing questions as insurance, 401K plans, investing vs. savings, and credit (both credit cards and borrowing). Brooke's easy-to-follow advice is invaluable to anyone ready to make the most of every opportunity and get serious about making and saving money!

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Outstanding Zeta Entrepreneur Soror Dorothy J. Perrault

Soror Dorothy Jacques Perrault, a native New Orleanean and lifetime resident of New Orleans, Louisiana, has been known throughout her community for over twenty-five years as a successful businesswoman, educator, community servant, and health care provider. Her elementary and secondary education was completed in the public school system at Valena C. Jones Elementary School, Andrew J. Bell Junior High School, and Joseph S. Clark Senior High School. Soror Perrault continued her education at Dillard University. During her second year in college she married Harry J. Perrault, Jr. She then graduated from Dillard University and became a registered nurse in the State of Louisiana. Her career as a nurse has been dominated by leadership roles in the nursing profession. She was the first black registered nurse to be employed at Sara Mayo Hospital where she assumed the role of head nurse of obstetrical services. She later worked at other hospitals but spent most of her career at Charity Hospital of New Orleans. She also served as a chairperson to many large nursing conferences and became the first black president of the Federation of Registered and Licensed Practical Nurses of Charity Hospital While practicing her profession she became the mother of three children; Harry J. Perrault, III, TroyLynne Perrault-Stahl, and Sabrina Perrault-Brown. In 1969 Soror Perrault teamed up with her husband to make the transition from nursing to become a successful businesswoman while maintaining her employment in nursing administration until 1977. In 1972 she and her husband opened Perrault Kiddy Kollege, Inc. with 22 children. This multi-faceted child development service has been in operation now for 25 years. Perrault Kiddy Kollege is a Louisiana State Licensed (Class A) program that has provided a quality education to thousands of children in the Greater New Orleans area. What separates Perrault's operation from many others is that there were five centers operating at one time. Each center houses one development range with (Ccm111wed 011 poRe 33)

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furnishing, equipment and toys to accommodate various age levels. All centers have open classroom settings so that multiple supervision can occur at all times and twoway mirrors so parents can observe their children in the classroom without the children's knowledge. A quality staff is maintained at the center and has various recreational activities available for the children, including a performing arts program which is funded by Soror Perrault. Soror Perrault was the first in the State of Louisiana to provide child care for conventions such as the National Booksellers and the

Association's convention. By 1985 Soror Perrault expanded her.,.--..-. businesses by building Perrault Plaza, a $1,000,000, 20,000 Soror Perrault in her "Fashion Korner" square foot multi-use complex -- the first minority owned complex in the City of New Orleans. This complex can house 200 children. Her other businesses within the Plaza are the Fashion Korner which provides children's clothing, school uniforms, custom made garments and accessories. Fashion Korner has furnished court attire for a New Orleans debutante carnival ball for seven years. Classic Catering, a food service that caters on and off premises, a barber s h o p / beauty s a I o n , and a marketing / financial consulting firm are

Alva Jacques Morrison. She is an active, financial member of Alpha Gamma Zeta Chapter who currently serves as Second Anti-Basileus and has served the sorority diligently on local and regional levels. She is a Life Member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, the NAACP and other organizations. She has received numerous awards for leadership and community service from the sorority and many other prestigious local and national organizations, and is listed in 16 Who's Who books in business, nursing, and community service, and other categories.

Soror Dorothy Perrault's record speaks for itself; she is truly a proven and committed leader who cares for people. a I s o She is also a shining example located in of a Zeta Lady who truly Students at Soror Perrault's "Kiddie Kollege" Perrault exemplifies our ideals of Service, Scholarship, Finer National Medical Association Plaza Womanhood and Sisterly Children's Program, and was Love. We are proud to have A Zeta Legacy, Soror Perrault the first to set up a satellite you as our Sorer! child care center in the New followed in the footsteps of Orleans Convention Center her sisters, Soror Betty for the American Medical Jacques Francis and Soror

Outstanding Zeta Entrepreneur Meet one of Zeta's Rising Stars Soror Carla Morrison President, Chit Chat Communications

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Carla Morrison never intended for this to happen today. There was no business plan, sales strategy, or even a company motto. "I thought I would be able to work at different companies for a five-year span then work up the corporate ladder and get to the point where I had succeeded so much in working for other people" says Morrison. Upon returning to her New Haven, Connecticut home, the Bowie State grad did everything to work in her field of publicity. The jobs did come: a position within Def Jam records' publicity department; a stint at Flavor Unit records. At one point she was the Assistant Editor for Blackbeat Teen Magazine. But nothing was as she had expected. "Things weren't as interesting to me as I thought they would be when I was in school. You know you have an idea of certain jobs while you're in school, but when you get them, it's not what you thought it would be! Once you see that, your vision has to change a little bit. You decide you may be able to do this on your own."

So Carla Morrison created Chit Chat Commun ications. Now based in Atlanta, GA, this sole proprietorship represents some formidable clients, notably Cornelius 0. Bennett, line backer for the Atlanta Falcons (see photo), and DJ Nabs, the former DJ of rap group Kriss Kross. Morrison credits the blue and white family for sparking her business. Back in New Haven, when she first decided to strike out on her own, she met Soror Beryl Irene Bailey. Soror Bailey needed a publicist. Carla immediately went to work writing press releases, and promoting the start-up of Bailey's self-help company, Building Positive Im ages. "Once I started working with her, that's

_____........, when I really got motivated to go ';4. business to me ahead and buy letterhead." One is like having a of Soror Bailey's child, this is a friends designed a logo for her; then responsibility and purchased I have to take care she business cards. ' everyuay . .1 ,, oI1t She went on to represent the New _____.,__. Haven Symphony

parenthood. This may mean passing on a pair of shoes to contribute to postage, or putting away extra money to keep the business going. "A business to me is like having a child," she comments. "This is a responsibility and I have to take care of it everyday. I have to watch it. I have to nurture it. I have to build it up by getting equipment and networking. I have to do all that it takes to build my business and get clients." Networking is very important. She offers this advice to the wary: "First get into the circle that you want to be a part of. Do that by knowing what the circle needs. With entertainers, they always need someone to promote their artists. Once in that circle one should announce what they do and ask people whether they need it." It was that go-getter type of personality that landed her Cornelius Bennett as a client. Carla became a Zeta in the spring of 1992 by Omicron Gamma Chapter at Bowie State University in Maryland. Any questions regarding her sorority affiliation is answered with her blue and white business cards and letterhead! It was her pledge in joining to promote Zeta and to let it be known that she is a proud Zeta woman!

orchestra and her own chapter in New Haven-Iota Rho Zeta. Morrison relocated to Atlanta two years ago to expand upon her goal of representing entertainers and sports figures. Being a young and energetic entrepreneur is not without its obstacles. She has to work extra hard to get people to take her seriously and understand that she has as much to offer as a person with more experience. Running a business requires the sacrifice of

SISTER MEDIA SAVVY

Spreading the Zeta Message by: Rosemary Jean-Louis Soror Tonya Cook

Soror Tonya Cook is a Zeta woman. It's difficult not to notice. Blue and white items cover her desk: pens, mouse pad, paper, bottles and figurines. A Zeta Phi Beta sign hovers above. This display is more than a sign of Zeta zeal. It's a form of promotion. "I make sure that they know that I ¥11 a Zeta," explains Tonya," I emphasize having things that people see. I wear my Zeta Phi Beta'bag out in the open. I wear my jacket. It's good publicity" . Soror Cook, a part time Special Events Coordinator for Georgia State University and member of the acclaimed Total Dance company, is the one woman PR show for the Atlanta Metro Chapter (Kappa Iota Zeta). Poised and energetic, she can spot a media opportunity a mile away. When the Black Atlanta Transplants organization issued a Black History Month calendar, she made sure the "Tea with Z" program honoring Soror Zora Neale Hurtson was added to the list. That same thinking landed mentions of the event in "Atlanta Now" magazine and the City Life section of the Atlanta Journal Constitution. A letter congratulating a reporter's 5th anniversary on the job from the chapter was published in his paper. Soror Cook understands an imporant principle. The media is a powerful tool. Unfortunately, when it comes to getting exposure, the royal blue and white family falls short. Too often other organizations get top billing for their activities and take the credit for community upliftment. Too often the public says "Zeta who?". In order for us to be recognized, we must become media literate and savvy. There are simple and creative methods that can be put into practice that don't require you to be a PR maven!

PR 101: Form a public relations committee or designate a PR person. This person or individuals would be responsible for writing press releases and public service announcements and sending them to the media outlets. Soror Carla Morrison, who now runs her own PR firm Chit Chat Communications in Atlanta, took on that responsibility when she returned to her New Haven, Conneticut hometown from college. She advises that press releases be sent to media outlets three to four weeks in advance. Afterward, call the newspaper, radio or television station to make sure it was received and your announcement will be placed. "Make sure you have someone to follow up," says the former media crier of Iota Rho Zeta chapter," People can write and send things all day, but if you don't follow up, then they won't publish it." Soror Cook (Commued 011 pag« 3 7)

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emphasizes creating a media list. The addresses and phone numbers can be found in your yellow pages or at the library. Cohn & Wolf, a public relations firm with offices in Atlanta and New York, also publishes a media guide that can be ordered at a reasonable price. Whenever events or programs arise simply refer to your list. It is also helpful to develop a personal relationship with people in the media. "Take a writer out to lunch" says Soror Cook," if you can, hand deliver material to that person (so that they will know who you are). And make sure you wear your colors." In all correspondence, make sure Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc, is spelled out in entirety. Provide some background information ( founders names', the where,when, and why Zeta came into being). In all releases, provide clear event information such as date, time and location. Make sure a contact person is listed. When an event is over, send a thank you note. The media appreciates this and will remember you. Undergraduate chapters should post flyers about their events around campus. Get a page on the campus electronic bulletin board if there is one. Put an ad in the school newspaper. A "Zeta Phi Beta Welcomes You Back to School" banner is a simple, but effective way to gain attention. So, too, is the use of the computer. If possible, drop students an electronic note regarding events and programs. Design a web page. There are many books that teach the basics of web page creation. "The Idiots Guide to HTML" is a good start.

All in the Family: Like the corporate communications departments of major companies, develop a strong internal communications network. Creating a newsletter is a good way. A standard format would cover chapter accomplishments, upcoming events, birthdays, new member information, and sorority meeting dates. In addition to the chapter, the publication could be mailed to area chapters, state, regional and national officers. Send the publication to inactive sorors to keep them in touch.

Say it Loud, "I'm Blue and I'm Proud": Incorporate royal blue and white into your daily wardrobe. Wear a blue shirt now and then. Purchase a blue suit if you don't have one. A pin, t-shirt, or kente clothe with Zeta Phi Beta across it does wonders in tooting the Zeta horn. During events such as parades or socials don't forget to sport some blue and white. "A person should always have some type of paraphenalia with them," mentions Soror Morrison," whether it be a key chain, a button or some sticker on the car, a pen or a pencil. That's how people remember the name." Soror Cook agrees and recommends hanging a sorority jacket on the back of your chair. If you serve on a church committee or another organization, let them know that you have an affiliation. Above all else, be proud; you're a member of the finest organization. Muses Soror Morrison Carla, "We have to get a little cocky with it. We have to say, "Yes I'm a member of Zeta Phi Beta!"

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Vanzant Discusses Spiritual Healing Cincinnati, Ohio-By Rasida Olabisi (Cincinnati Herald Contributor) Been there, done that, wrote the book. This current cliche is so much more when you apply it to Iyanla Vanzant. She is a first sage whose life experiences as an incest survivor, teenage mother, welfare recipient and as an abused spouse have been transformed into the substance of self-empowerment. Ms. Vanzant brought her message of affirmation and renewal to Cincinnati on December 8, 1996 for a lecture sponsored by Beta Zeta Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Cincinnati Bell Telephone, and Washington Limousine. Ms. Vanzant believes that progress of a people is intrinsically connected to the spiritual healing of the whole. "Women cannot hope to heal themselves or their lives until the men in their lives heal themselves. "I'm just saying to men what I said to women," said Vanzant in a recent interview with The Cincinnati Herald. Invited to speak at the preliminary rally on the eve of the Million Man March, Vanzant's message was, "You cannot expect to evolve politically, socially or economically until you evolve spiritually." Ms. Vanzant responds to a much-touted notion that African-Americans are a spiritual people. "We have the ceremony, but we don't have the discipline, "contends Vanzant. "We haven't always been spiritual," she continued. "Spirit is God given; religion is man-defined. We can go through the ritual ceremony and dogma, but we've eased God out of that, the most profound thing is that people don't know God, limit God through misinterpretation." Ms. Vanzant believes that the crisis in the Black community is due to poor decisions. "(It's) our failure to make proper choices. We are dealing with fear of our own power and our lack of knowledge of God. It's the failure to adhere to principles in our life. It's a schizophrenia but there is only one God, and one set oflaws; be peaceful, life, consistency and truth." As a teacher, Ms. Vanzant shares her life lessons in her best-selling books. Her first, Tapping the Power Within: A Path to Self-Empowerment for Black Women, was an autobiographical self-help book published in 1992. The second, Acts of Faith: Daily Meditations for People of Color, was wildly successful. Her third, The Value in the Valley: A Black Women's Guide Through Life's Dilemmas.

A DEDICATION

ASA MOTHER ASA ZETA As a mother, I have to worry It is not something I have a choice about It is my job. and I must do it well. What kind of mother would I be To let my child just fail? As a mother. I have to hurt When my child hurts, I must hurt too. Whether it be physical. mental Or any other case I must be there to take the hurt's place As a mother. I can always smile I praise and thank God for blessing Me with my child There's nothing in the world I could possibly trade, For the beautiful child that I have made As a Zeta. I have to worry It is not something I have a choice about. It is my job. and I must do it well. What kind of Zeta would I be To let my sorer just fail? As a Zeta. I have to hurt. When my sorer hurts. 1 must hurt too. Whether it be physical. mental Or any other case I must be there to take the hurt's place

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BLACK WOMAN It is an honor and a pleasure to be in your presence Black Woman Your Diversity is so admirable Your hair, your hair. your hair Textures all the way from smooth to rough But. you handle it You handle it with care Such tender loving care Oh. what beautiful hair Black Woman Now let's talk about the skin. The divine skin you live in Skin tone so fine Black men jump. to stand in line Just to get a glimpse of the beauty you possess Black Woman give yourself a hand God knew exactly what he was doing when he made you. Illustrious curves that everyone wants to observe So they can try to be just like you. Black Woman, Black Woman, Blad, Woman Oh Yeaht This is a dedication To your beauty To your charm Soror Tanya Everett To your dedication To the inner strength you possess To the Ladies of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. My Sexy, Sensational, Illustrious. Beautiful Sorors This is a dedication to you!

As a Zeta I can always smile I praise and thank God for blessing Me with my love child There's nothing in the world I could possibly trade. for the beautiful sorer that I have made.

By Sorer Tanya Everett "Elite" Epsilon Chapter New York. New York

By Sorer Tiffani T. Owens

Recently I spoke at a local high school. At the beginning of my talk I asked the room full of students to raise their hands if they have heard something negative about people of color in

the the media in the past week. Almost every student raised their hand. Then 1 asked them to raise their hand if they had heard anything positive in the media about people of color. NOT ONE HAND WENT UP.Ill The following pages exemplify Zeta's stellar efforts in combating poor self-esteem in our youth and projecting a positive image of our children. -Soror Campbell

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eta Psi Zeta Chapter has answered the call to help America's children. During the 6th Annual "Make a Difference Day" (October 26, I 996) the chapter launched a mentorship program called HOPE (Helping Other People Emerge) that serve thirty-five youth in the Riverton Community in Clarksdale, Mississippi - a community that has many mentally, socially, and economically-challenged children. HOPE is designed to prepare at-risk youth to meet the challenges that they encounter daily and to help them become productive citizens. Each chapter member made a commitment to make a difference in the life of a child by performing benevolent acts, serving as a safety net, and maintaining a fervent relationsip with the child from elementary school through high school.

Teachers at J. W. Stampley are grateful that the sorority chose their school for its mentorship program. According to one teacher, the program has made her work easier because she does not have to spend as much time on discipline problems as before. It is expected that HOPE will have long-range, positive effects m the community. HOPE is an exceptional project because (Continued on page 44)

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both mentors and mentees derive many benefits from being involved in the program, including feelings of being useful, the satisfaction of helping others to grow, and a feeling of pride in seeing progress in the mentee. The mentee learns to respect the mentor as a person. Because the mentees will have positive role models in their lives from elementary school through high school, HOPE will help challenge the youth's mindset from hopelessness to hope; they can learn to be the very best they can. USA Today selected HOPE as a Top 10 winner by such notable figures as Paul Newman, Naomi Judd, Captain Scott O'Grady, heroic pilot, Christina Saralegui, host of El Show de Christina, and Richard Dreyfuss. Zeta Psi Zeta received a $2,000 award for the program from USA Weekend Magazine. United Airlines provided transportation for two chapter members to attend the Presidents' Summit for America's Future in Philadelphia, April 27-29, 1997, and the award ceremony in Washington, DC on May 1, 1997. Sorors who attended to awards ceremonies were Margaret McGlown, chairperson of the Community Service Committee, and Daisy Burnett. Monday March 14, 1997 was named Zeta Psi Zeta Chapter Day by the Clarksdale, MS Board of Mayors and Commissioners.

Realizing a dream come true, the Beta Tau Zeta Chapter in Miami, Florida purchased the Zeta Community Center (ZCC) nearly three years ago. This non-profit, charitable organization offers mentoring, counseling, tutoring, parenting skills as well as social and cultural activities for youth and their families. Soror Rosetta Vickers, President and Director of the center, says that all people involved in

the Zeta Community Center are volunteers and that the goal is to guide youth to reach their highest potential, ultimately leading to reduced crime and school dropout rates. Soror Marietta Bullard is another a key person responsible for the center. Zeta Community Center

Other services available include monthly Survival Opportunity Seminars (SOS), in collaboration with various organizations, and ROY AL (Reaching Out Youth Advocacy Leaders) Scholarship Legacy Fund to help qualified students achieve their career goals. Though the seeds of desire to create the Center were planted decades ago, the sorors of Beta Tau Zeta were undaunted and in April of 1992 set the wheels in motion to create this beacon of hope for youngsters. Volunteers and funding are needed in the Miami area for continual program development. To receive more information on these items, write to: Zeta Community Center, 1743-49 N. W. It' Avenue, Miami Florida.

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Psi Fraternity and local counselor / psychologist in private practice gave an educational presentation on depression.

n March 8, 1997, Nu Upsilon Zeta Chapter, Temple Terrace, Florida held their annual Teen Alert. The event was part of the chapter's annual health focus for children and teenagers. The event met five components of the Seven Point Plan of action; Education, Community Volunteerism, Drug and Substance Abuse Prevention, Health and Wellness Awareness, and Chapter Management.

The guest speaker for the event was Brother Nathaniel Surrancy, who is the National Director of Sigma Beta Clubs for Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. He spoke on self-esteem and tested the group's knowledge of black history. Teen Alert 1997 also provided children with information from different local human service agencies. Display tables were set up by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation, Tampa AIDS network, City of Tampa Fire Department, Sickle Cell Foundation of Tampa, and Community Affairs Squad of the Tampa Police Department. Additionally, the brothers of Zeta Xi Chapter and the Sigma Beta Club entertained the children with a step show, and door prizes were given.

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Audley Evan Youth Center in the:( East Tampa area. Attendance for the program was 90 children and teenagers, and 35 adults. Participating chapters and youth groups were: Kappa Lambda Chapter (University of Tampa), Nu Upsilon Zeta Archonettes, Tampa Alumni Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Zeta Xi Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma (University of South Florida), and the Sigma Beta Club for the local Alumni Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity.

This event was done with "Zeta Elegance" and with the cooperation and support of the staff of Audley Evans Youth Center, Tampa Housing Authority, McDonald's, Casper's Corporation, Winn-Dixie; Sheraton Inn Hotel, Hungry Howie's Pizza, and Bayside Medical Supply Co.

The purpose of this successful event that kicks off Finer Womanhood Week was to teach children and teenagers about different areas of their physical, emotional, and mental health. Presenters for the program came from a variety of fields. Myra Shorter of 4-H Nutrition provided information on snacks and nutrition for the group and Soror Samantha Copeland of NLl Upsilon Zeta gave an in-depth discussion on Anger Management and Conflict Resolution. Dr. Ron Sanderson, a member of Kappa Alpha

The Basileus of Nu Upsilon Zeta Chapter is Soror Catherine R. Smith.

Beta Tau Zeta Announces 1997 Debutante Scholarship Winners Beta Tau Zeta awarded five scholarships of $1000 each in honor of chapter charter members at the 1997 Zeta Debutante r Cotillion. The Eugenia B. Thomas Presidential Scholarship was awarded to Archonette Lakesha Rivers. The Dorothy McKellar Heritage Scholarship was awarded to Archonette "• Keva Kearns. Archonette Danielle 1997 Debutante Gilles Scholarship Winners received the Glendina Edwards Scholarship. The Wilhelmenia Page Scholarship was awarded to Archonette Monique Smith. Tanzinika Williams received the Alma Crawford Scholarship and was crowned Ms. Zeta 1997 Debutantes - Beta Tau Zeta Chapter Archonette 1997.

Astronaut Launches Blue Revue By Soror La Verne Scott Nealy Delta Epsilon Zeta Chapter hosted their Blue Revue, June 1, 1996. The guest speaker was NASA Astronaut Captain Winston E. Scott. Astronaut Scott has many ties to the Royal Blue and White family. He is the. '\\.\\\UTA brother of Soror • Palm Beach Cty. Sorors with Captain Scott LaVerne Scott Nealy, BLU ~ Son-In-Law of Soror Josephine Robinson, Chipley, Florida, and first cousin of Sorors Doris Harden, Gloria Nelson, Angela Nelson, and Vida Addison of Beta Tau Zeta Chapter of Miami, Florida.

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Designing programs on Youth Self-Improvement influenced our chapter to present, "Youth In Action".

The presentation was held February, 1997. The program featured youth doing creative writing, drama, public speaking, and Young Steppers for Christ. Highlights of the evening was, "Portraits We Paint With Words." These are young people from Waco, Texas. They have performed in many cities including Louisiana, California, and several cities in Texas. The program has encouraged many of our youth in Marlin, Texas and other communities to excel in school and their communities.

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n•Tn )),,,)"ttor1on Beta Beta has a strong commitment to the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. The ladies of Beta Beta are mentors to two halls in the freshman women's dormitory. In addition to visiting and talking with them regularly, Beta Beta members give birthday parties for all of the women who had birthdays, prepared and distributed Halloween treats to all the ladies on the floors, and attended a Christmas party thrown by one of the halls. Beta Beta's service does not stop with the university; it extends into the community. They assisted the local graduate chapter with a Drug-Free Rally/Halloween Carnival for community youth, and several members serve as tutors and mentors for the Pine Bluff Citizen's Boys and Girls Club. These ladies are definitely dedicated to improving their community!

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When Soror Gigail H. Cureton and her sister-friend Cheryl Armstrong picked up the telephone for one of their almost daily "girl talks" little did they realize that this conversation would give birth to an idea -- a program to address the serious problems related to the lack of a strong and positive self-concept. Armed with training materials developed by Ms. Armstrong, President of CEA Soror Gigail Cureton Associates-an organizational development and training consulting firm, and the writing talents of Soror Cureton, the two women founded the Personal and Professional Development Youth Program (PPD). PPD is a comprehensive program that has as its foundation the building of a positive self-concept. "Self-esteem, self-concept and self-knowledge are lacking in many of our youth," explains Soror Cureton. "In fact, much of the information we give these 10 to 18-year-olds is the kind of information adults pay for in the form of self-empowerment workshops, and motivational books, audiocassettes and videotapes. Cheryl and I wanted to give our youth a solid foundation." That foundation is reinforced by the program's parent organization Quality Life Center of Southwest Florida, Inc., which provides a variety of positive and challenging after-school activities for children and young adults. The organization, of which Soror Cureton is the Board of Directors vice chairperson, is recognized as a leading child and family advocacy group in Southwest Florida. In addition to building a positive self-concept, the 12-week program emphasizes geography, cultural diversity, positive family relationships, entrepreneurship, community service and etiquette. "It was our passion and commitment for wanting to make a difference that led to the development of PPD. After we were finished designing the program, I realized that what we had developed fit in well with the Seven Point Plan of Action of Zeta Phi Beta," Soror Cureton says. "So I spoke with my chapter (Eta Alpha Zeta) about joining PPD as a collaborative partner and they were enthusiastic. Now there's a commitment to get local Archonettes and Arnicettes involved in the program." There is also a strong emphasis on oral presentation and writing skills. Although developing the program was a challenge, Soror Cureton says securing funding sources is an even greater challenge. That's where Sigma Brother Lee Pitts, an Assistant Vice President for First Union Bank, has proven to be very helpful. "Lee (Brother Pitts) has worked with the program to find ways to expand it," says Soror Cureton. "He's been working with youth for many years, so he knows how to make things happen." Soror Cureton is the President of G. C. Communications, a marketing communications consulting company; is the Communications Editor for Lee Memorial Health System; and is a freelance essayist and columnist. She is Antapokritis of Eta Alpha Zeta Chapter, and serves on several boards, both community and advisory. She is a graduate of Lincoln University in Pennsylvania. Gigail Cureton ends with this quote, "Our children are our greatest asset=the hope and promise of tomorrow. More adults just need to make sure they help them discover the potential that lives within."

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As the grand finale to their Finer Womanhood Week the ladies of Kappa Beta held their second annual Miss Blue Revue Scholarship Pageant. Scholarships were awarded to nine contestants that totaled $2,231. The scholarship pageant is one of the biggest and most talked about pageants on campus. Graduate sorors, Amicettes, Amica, and visiting sorors supported the pageant in large numbers. The pageant allowed the students at Benedict College to work hard at raising scholarship money, show off their talents, and look beautiful. Miss Brendolyn Lowery (former Archonette/Beta Beta Zeta) won Miss Blue Revue and business wear competition. Miss Lowery is a freshman at Benedict College with a 4.0 G. P.A.

Thanks to the sorors of Eta Delta Zeta Chapter, this was the first time that most of the children had participated in a pageant of any kind. Proceeds from this event go to the Educational Scholarship Fund. The contest was held on Saturday, September 14, 1996 at Crest Middle School. Ten boys and girls, ages 3 to 12 competed for the title of Queen/ Little Miss Zeta and King. The chapter also plans workshops and outings for the youth and has noted increased self-esteem from the children, development of their special talents, and the making of new friends.

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Blue Revue Hosted by Kappa Zeta Chapter, Dallas, TX

Gamma Kappa Zeta sorors Edna Shepherd and Jo Ann Rice volunteer their time and energy in helping students read and help build the children's self-esteem through the Literacy council they work on. Sorors Charlean Carroll and Epsilon Pi sorors work with individual students weekly through HOSTS (Help One Student To Succeed) at Fifteenth Street Elementary School.

This annual presentation was given on Saturday, March 22, 1997 at the Doubletree Hotel in Dallas. The theme was, "Soaring with the Wind Beneath Our Wings." This Blue Revue was for outstanding high school graduating seniors who excel in education and community involvement and have a desire to attend college. The young ladies vie for the title of Miss Blue Revue through the sale of banquet tickets, ads and patron lists. The top scholarship is awarded to the contestant raising the most money.

The Archonettes worked with the American Red Cross in the "Have a Heart" charity event at Central Mall in Texarkana, Texas and have attended a workshop entitled, "How to Package Yourself for College".

Passing On A Little Zeal by Soror Tiffani T. Owens, Archon Correspondent The vivacious ladies of the Eta Sigma Zeta chapter of North Little Rock, Arkansas have been very busy. The chapter has turned one of its annual fund-raisers into an extravagant and .- unforgettable event. Each year the chapter sponsors "The Miss Blue Revue" Pageant. The young ladies use their poise and charm to captivate the audience while demonstrating a spectacular variety of talents. The sorors dedicate hours of time preparing each young lady for the special event. The pageant gives the young ladies an opportunity to participate in _,, .............i111;1 Soror Kathy Tatum giving instructions to a social event Miss Blue Revue Contestants which many AfricanAmericans are hesitant to enter. Through the chapters mentoring project, the contestants participate in a preparation workshop. This years topic was, "Attitude Soror Kathy Tatum Preparing is Everything." Lead by one of the community's Male Escorts

Debutantes Participate in Cotillion and Receive Ongoing Support From Beta Kappa Zeta Chapter, Lake Charles, LA Not only do these sorors present young ladies to society, but they continue to work with them on a regular basis. High school seniors, college fresh.men, and first-year technical students take part in this annual event. Scholarships will be presented to Miss Debutante Keli Monroe and Mr. Beau Curtis Gailes. Book awards are presented to all other participants. Ongoing clinics given for the benefit of the youth range from table etiquette to college preparation. Lambda Gamma chapter also does community projects with the debutantes; they give parties and provide entertainment for children in housing projects, prepare and serve food to the homeless and bring canned goods to a local food bank.

activists, the young ladies are taught to walk, talk, think and believe they are special. There are no losers in this pageant. Each young lady leaves a winner. Parents often re-enter their child in this annual event. Savings bonds and trophies are awarded to the ladies whom exhibit the most extraordinary talents. Featured in the pageant are male spotlights. The young men are chosen based on their GP A and local extra-curricular activities. They are recognized for their leadership in church and school activities.

---==========~~~[:).$;<1 ;:) • Q•~~==============_A.rchonettes of I O t in Aiken sc a Lambda zeta cultural & C:orn~art_icipate i~ _ unity Activ1t1e5 Iota Lambda Zeta Chapter reactivated its Archonette Club in 1995. The renascent club, now in its second year, has been involved in a plethora of cultural, educational and community service activities. This year's kick-off event was a September trip to SC State University to participate in its Youth Day '96 program. Archonettes toured the campus attended college admissions orientations and caught the college spirit as they cheered the SCSU Bulldogs in their rivalry against the Johnson C. Smith Golden Bulls. On November 9, Aiken Archonettes participated in a sorority sponsored trip to St. Helena Island in Beaufort, SC where they visited Penn Center, the first school in the South for former slaves. The Heritage Day celebration included basket weaving demonstrations, drum performances, displays of afrocentric artwork/crafts/fashions and a copious menu of finger-licking soul food. The Archonette induction ceremony and reception were also held during December, welcoming seven new Archonettes and increasing the membership roster to 25. In commemoration of the Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday, the Aiken Archonettes became scholars of the civil rights movement by traveling to Birmingham, AL on January 18-19. Their two-day itinerary included visits to various historical sites. Following an eight o'clock worship service and buffet lunch, the Archonettes departed from the city that earned the infamous name, "Bornbingham"

As a community service project, the Archonettes gave assistance to a local church by unloading, bagging, and distributing food in their SHARE program. The interest level for the Aiken Archonettes grows stronger day by day. Members have been invited guests to the Augusta, GA chapter induction ceremony and the Orangeburg, SC Founders' Day Program. The Archonettes' held a yard sale as a fund raising activity this year. They are truly walking the blue brick road to ZET ADOM. Sorors Mary Suber serves as Archonette Advisor and she is assisted by Sorors Robin Glenn, Gwen Johnson, and Leza Roberson.

Ladies of Lambda Iota Zeta Provide Support to Youth The Archonettes of Lambda Iota Zeta Chapter had memorable experiences at their Archonette Debutante Tea. Two Archonettes, Miss Shana Hall and Miss Keiyana Price made their debut as part of Lambda Iota Zeta's annual Blue Revue. The debutantes participated in an Etiquette Session, Make-Over Seminar, and Dance Instruction Workshop. The Amicettes have also participated in Zeta activities. For Black History Month, the Arnicettes sponsored an essay contest entitled, "I am proud to be Black because ... "

Beta Alpha Zeta's Representative attends "Table Talk" with Marion Wright Edelman During a trip to Jacksonville, Florida, Marian Wright Edelman, President, Children's Defense Fund, Washington, DC. attended a private luncheon and "Table Talk" sponsored by The Child Watch Partnership of Jacksonville and hosted by The Junior League of Jacksonville. Twenty-five invited representatives from local organizations who are among the city's most outspoken, committed advocated for children were in attendance. Beta Alpha Zeta Chapter's representative was Soror Bettye Hoffman Moore. According to Soror Moore, Mrs. Edelman, a powerful speaker for the children, listed several issues that she believed Americans must address - health care, drugs, and violence. Beta Alpha Zeta Chapter, Inc. of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. has been an active member of The Child Watch Partnership of Jacksonville since its inception in 1979. Our involvement continues as we join The Child Watch Partnership in its "Stand for Children" on June 1, 1997, a historic day of commitment to the children of Jacksonville. Soror Bettye Hoffman Moore, Chapter's Representative Soror Dorothy Sirmans Devoe, Antapokritis Soror Alpha Ganious Hay, Basileus

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A class of third graders from John E. Ford Elementary School in Jacksonville learned about some outstanding contributions of African-Americans to society. Students listened to stories told by Soror Elaine Randolph and had a chance to see a beautiful display of AfricanAmerican artifacts at the Zeta Community Education Center.

Beta Alpha Zeta also joined Florida Community College Jacksonville (FCCJ) and Tots 'N Teens Theater, Inc. to invite people to the James Lee Coon, Jr. African-American History Brain Brawl Festival to attend ZORA ALIVE! Soror Corine Cole was the presiding co-chairperson for the event which showcased Soror Zora Neale Hurston's multifaceted career through story, song, and wisdom.

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By Shirley M. Campbell Bowie State University in Bowie, MD; Delta Zeta Zeta was her sponsoring graduate chapter. She was a Music and Performing Arts major, and completed three years of college. "My first love is music", she proudly proclaims. "Our mother, a trained opera singer, taught all of her children how to sing. Soror Braxton's future plans are to get into acting and she says of herself, "I am a very dramatic and animated person." Towanda's outgoing and down-to-earth personality really came through when I spoke to her. She even said, "You know, I A Gathering at the Zeta/Sigma Plot at Bowie State haven't talked Front L-R Bro. Kerry Gilliard, Soror Denise Hill to my sorors in Back Soror Tranise Isley, Bro. Melvin, Soror Aisha Johnson, Brother James, Soror Towanda Braxton so long; it is so good to talk to you and to know that my Trina, Tamar and Tracie, Zeta sisters are thinking of and a brother, Michael. me!" Trina and Tamar are part of

She was destined to be a part of the music world. Born September 18, 1973 to Rev. Michael C. and Evelyn Braxton, Towanda was exposed to music through her father's church. She talks about how she and her sisters got started. "When I was young my five other siblings would travel with my father to various churches-we were his builtin traveling gospel choir!" She has 4 sisters: Toni,

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Shortly upon arriving at Bowie State, Towanda attended a Boarder Babies

function sponsored by the Zetas where Babyface of LaF ace Records was present. What she saw really impressed her. "At Bowie State, the Zetas were really involved in the community, and I liked that! The sorors also hosted a breast cancer awareness forum, and then I knew Zeta was the sorority for me! Ever committed to the community and being a true Zeta, her long-term goal is to create a resort for homeless people. As for the Braxton's musical career, Towanda says, "We will be going back into the studio this fall to record our next CD. "My older sister, Tracie, will be joining us on our next CD and we can't wait! I told her that my favorite song on their latest CD, "The Braxtons: So Many Ways" was 'The Boss'. With great enthusiasm Towanda proudly remarked that, "You know, The Boss was # 1 on the Billboard Music Chart! (Continued on page 56)

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M1it111e ~iperton By Soror Wendy A. Robinson

nown for her angelic 5-octave range voice, Minnie Riperton is the most memora le songstress of the 70's. Born in Chicago on November 8, I 948, Soror Riperton began her career by training in operas, but as a teenager joined an all-female group known as the Gems. She was the background vocalist for Etta James and Fontella Boss. After much success with background singing she joined the Rotary Connection (soul psychedelic) Andrea Davis was the pseudonym in which Riperton launched her solo career, but the first solo LP under her real name was the critically acclaimed, "Come to My Garden." In 1974 she was signed to Epic Records and there she recorded "Perfect Angel," produced by the ever so popular and musical genius, Stevie Wonder. "Perfect Angel" is said to be Soror Riperton's biggest selling album. In 1976 she was diagnosed with breast cancer and became a spokesperson for the American Cancer Society. On July 12, 1979, Soror Riperton succumbed to breast cancer. Her spirit lives on through her music and her work in educating America on breast cancer. "Inside My Love", co-written by Soror Riperton, was featured on the soundtrack of the romantic comedy movie, Love Jones. Her legacy lives on.

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ecognized as one of the most outstanding jazz recording artists of the century, oror Sarah Vaughan came from a musical family. Her mother, a pianist with the church choir, and her father, an amateur guitarist and folk tune singer, obviously made an impression on Sarah. She was born on March 1 7, 1924 in Newark, New Jersey. At the age of seven she began taking piano lessons, and by age 12 she became the organist at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Newark and sang in the church choir as a soloist. Encouraged by her friends who were confident in her musical ability, Sarah entered the famous Amateur Night at the Apollo Theater in Harlem, New York. Then, on a Wednesday night in April, 1943, at the age of 19, she won the competion which would open doors for her later. First prize was $100 and a week's engagement at the Apollo. Billy Eckstine heard her perform and she was allowed to audition for the band he played with, the Hines Band. She was hired as a vocalist and second pianist. After touring with the Hines, Eckstine, and John Kirby bands, Vaughan embarked upon a solo career. Soror Vaughan was the first vocalist to both understand and accentuate modem harmonic and rhythmic concepts. Her stylistic interpretation in her vocals made her stand out from other singers.

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Grace Bumbry, born in St. Louis, Missouri on January 4, 1937, sang in school and church choirs when she was young. She always dreamed of becoming a singer, and she diligently attended piano and voice lessons after school to prepare herself for her dream. By the time she entered Sumner High School in St. Louis she had already set her sights on the concert stage. Soror Bumbry entered a teenage talent contest in 1954 sponsored by KMOX Radio in St. Louis and won a scholarship to the St. Louis Institute of Music, a $1000 war bond, and a free trip to New York. This opportunity would steer her toward her life goal. She quickly became known for her talent by a number of notable people, including Arthur Godfrey, Marian Anderson, and many of the world's established opera immortals of the day. She was trained and groomed for appearances on center stage and in March 1960 made her Paris Opera debut. Here she became the first black artist to appear at Bayreuth, debuting as Venus in Wagner's Tannhauser and in 1961 made her Metropolitan Opera debut. She appeared in numerous productions up through 1990 ending in her role as Cassandra in Berlioz's Les Troyens. She holds honorary degrees from St. Louis University, Rockhurst College, Kansas City and the University of Missouri. In 1994 Soror Bumbry formed the Grace Bumbry Black Musical Heritage Ensemble, which consists of dancers, drummers, and vocalists who perform spiritual and gospel pieces.

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icnne Warwick, an East Orange, New Jersey native (her full name is Marie Dionne Warwick), was born on December 12, 1940 to parents who were active members in a local methodist church. Like so many African-American vocalists, Dionne was nurtured in the church. She formed a singing group at age 14 with her sister Dee Dee and cousin Cissy Houston (mother of Whitney Houston) called the Gospelaires. This group eventually sang backup for the Drifters and Sam "the Man" Taylor at the Apollo Theater. More than just a singer, Dionne attended the University of Hartford and received a four-year scholarship to study music education. During one summer while she was recording with The Gospelaires, Burt Bacharach took note of Soror Warwick. Her strong, clear voice caught his attention and he eventually helped guide her career. She and the Gospelaires were signed to Scepter Records in 1962, and their first single, "Don't Make Me Over" was a hit, and this success continued through thel 970's Dionne Warwick was described by Time Magazine in the mid 1960's as "the best new female pop-jazz-gospel-rhythm and blues singer performing today". To this day she has amassed many Grammy awards, numerous gold and platinum albums, and received the Entertainer of the Year Award in 1986 from the NAACP. Soror Warwick moved to Arista Records, and in so doing experienced a revival in her career as well as her involvement in social and political causes. She recorded, "We are the World" in which proceeds were donated to AIDS research and has developed the Warwick Foundation, established to help fight AIDS, which has raised millions of dollars, and she continues her community service endeavors to this day.

Delta Beta Zeta Queens, New York Chapter Celebrates Finer Womanhood with a Unique Twist By Soror Helene T. Carter

Delta Beta Zeta Chapter L-R SEATED Officers: Louise Pitts, Jacqueline Lemon-Denton, Basileus & NY State Dir., Rev. Dr. Deborah Wolfe, Josephine Carter, Stacie N.C. Grant, Edith Moore

Breaking New Ground! I The Delta Beta Zeta Chapter of Queens, New York celebrated an old tradition of Finer Womanhood with a new twist in the spirited harmonious gathering of Zeta's finest in kinship Saturday, April is" at Antuns, located in Queens Village, New York. Traditionally, the Finer Womanhood Luncheon is considered to be one of the most important activities supporting the work and ideas of the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority. This year, Delta Beta Zeta broke new ground and introduced an entertaining yet informative format that proved to be a successful venture in support of scholarship fundraising. And that's not all - Delta Beta Zeta engaged in an aggressive search for corporate contributions which resulted in generous donations and responses from the sports & entertainment and construction industries. The Finer Womanhood Luncheon was well attended and the entertainment never stopped from start to finish - starting with our gracious Mistress of Ceremonies Soror Virginia Pascoe who kept the program flowing ever so smoothly. Luncheon co-chairs, Sorors Eva Phoenix and Una Satchell, nodded in approval as Bro. Paul James of Gamma Rho Sigma Chapter, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. paid homage to his Sisters in Blue and White. He made us feel so proud that we agreed that we must invite him back again next year. The afternoon was capped off by a surprise performance by the legendary entertainer Arlene Smith, an original member of The Chantels, who performed a show-stopping rendition of "Maybe". She was on hand to accept the "Woman of the Year" award on behalf of the late great Rhythm and Blues legend La Vern Baker. Ms. Baker, who passed away in March 1997, (Continued on page 65)

WORKING ON THE SEVEN POINT PLAN: ZETA ZETA ZETA CHAPTER The ladies of Zeta Zeta Zeta Chapter in Denver, Colorado are right on track with the International Grand Basileus's Seven Point Plan of Action, a plan that will help to catapult us into the 21st century. The Plan focuses on service, technology, education, and leadership through the following seven points: Education, Community Volunteerism, Drug and Substance Abuse Prevention, Health and Wellness Awareness, Economic Development, Governmental Affairs and Chapter Management. Zeta Zeta Zeta Chapter has a sincere committment to increasing Zeta Phi Beta's visibility through "Chapter Management". MEMBERSHIP GROWTH: The membership committee developed several innovative ideas focusing on finding qualified new members and relighting the flame for members who are inactive and disinterested. One idea was to advertise in the local newspapers. By listing our name and address along with a telephone number we give persepective members an avenue of contact. This enables us to interview and screen a broader spectrum of women we may not otherwise have access to. It also allows non-active members and members who are new to the city an opportunity to see that we are a visible and active chapter. The committee also developed brochures that highlight our local programs, discuss our history, detail the Seven Point Plan of Action and lists means of contacting members. Scheduled in the near future will be a happy/social hour as part of as reclaimation efforts. Non-active members will be invited to complete a questionnaire to get an idea of what would interest them in coming back into the chapter. Active sorors were provided business cards with Zeta's name and address to distribute. This is excellent for networking and keeping Zeta in the forefront. During the 1996-1997 year we increased our chapter by eight QUALITY members. IMAGE IMPROVEMENT: Zeta Zeta Zeta Chapter has taken a step forward by putting the wheels in motion to develop a homepage on the internet. This will be a means of highlighting positive achievements and stressing the quality actions performed regularly by the chapter. We will help implement the Grand's dream of increasing the visibilty of Zeta first and specific chapter members second, within our respective communities. Our goal is to help dispel the aura of negativity surrounding sororities and fraternities due to unfortunate and unacceptable acts of hazing IMPROVED SISTERHOOD AND UNITY: The chapter has always been a leader in the area of sisterly love. This year we implemented a program called "Buddy Check Nine," patterned after a program sponsored by a local television station. Each soror was --,-,...,.,., given a buddy to call the 9th of every month as a reminder to perform a breast examination. We have an abundance of love to go around this year as we helped celebrate the f births of two future Zetas and Sigmas with baby showers. When members of Zeta Zeta Zeta Chapter get together it's guaranteed laughs and lots of love

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about hands-on mentoring and encouraging our youth to take on new challenges - this was evident when three lucky youth were presented with a $100 U.S. Savings Bonds each for their award winning essays.

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renowned for her mid 50's renditions of "Jim Dandy" and "See See Rider", worked endlessly as an advocate for senior citizens' rights and supported scholarship fundraisers for talented youth that aspired in music careers.

Our very own Basileus and New York State Director, Soror Jacqueline Lemon-Denton expressed her heartfelt appreciation to the many supporters and friends of Delta Beta Zeta who rallied around our cause and cheered us on to the finish line to a successful event.

By the time our honorees for "Zetas of the Year", Soro rs Edith Moore and Rita Woods took center stage, the audience was reeling from the inspirational performance of "Last Appeal", a vocal group consisting of seven young men whose universal style evoked images of Boyz II Men and Take Six.

In closing, Soror Helene Carter wittingly comforted the human spirit and encouraged brothers and sisters to set examples of living a good life, for as she eloquently reminded the audience "your life might be the only Bible that some people might read."

In celebration of Delta Beta Zeta's 40 years of existence, Soror Rita Woods, who shared the honor of "Zeta of the Year", paid tribute to our leaders and honored those sorors who mentored and provided sisterly support to her and to many. Soror Woods appropriately coined the term -- our "'Sheroes'. We have been blessed to have had the leadership and guidance of our Sheroes who have steered the path for many of us to follow".

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We were also on hand to lend support when a soror had to deal with the unexpected death of a spouse and we provide plenty of food and TLC for a soror who underwent surgery. Sorors operating their own businesses find continued support from their fellow sorors. We gather for the sole purpose of being together such as at Christmas time and in the summer for a picnic. There is always a never ending flow of encouraging words, smiles and good cheer. This love extends to our brothers of Phi Beta Sigma along with our wonderful undergraduate chapter, Omicron Omicron, as well as our auxiliary groups which include Amicae, Archonettes, Pearlettes and Amicaettes. So look out 21st century. Here we come ... the unstoppable lovely ladies of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.!

Soror Edith Moore, an Amicae sponsor and 30-year member of Delta Beta Zeta, was overwhelmed with the numerous presentations of flowers and well wishes from family and Sisters in Zeta. Soror Moore also credits the longevity of Delta Beta Zeta to the innovative and progressive leadership of the women within the Chapter. How appropriate that two of our charter members - our long distance runners who have carried the Zeta torch for more than 40 years, Sorors Louise Pitts and Rev. Dr. Deborah Wolfe were on hand to share words of wisdom in their usual straightforward style! The women of Delta Beta Zeta are vigilant

Finer Womannood ODservance Honors Writer, Marita Golden The members of Omicron Phi Zeta Chapter, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. held their third annual Finer Womanhood program at the Plymouth Congregational United Church of Christ in Washington, D.C. with Julia Michie Smith, Basileus, presiding. Each year the chapter uses this observance to celebrate the sorority's national theme of Finer Womanhood. Mrs. Teresa Carter served as Chairperson with Dr. Johnnye Witcher as Co-Chair.

1997 Outstanding Zeta for Community Service. Soror Berthe! Carmichael was recognized because of her outstanding work in support of the United Negro College Fund, church and the chapter.

Contributions of the 1997 honorees focused on creative writing, scholarship, health and sorority growth, all included in the sorority's Seven Point Plan of Action:

Many Zetas, supporters, family and friends attended the program and the social hour which followed. During the social hour Ms. Golden graciously shared her personal observations and held an impromptu book signing session, much to the delight of the guests.

Special Award for Outstanding Service. Soror Grace Walker Phillips, a member of Beta Zeta Chapter, was recognized for her support of Omicron, Phi Zeta and for her dedication and service to the entire sorority.

Marita Golden, an internationally acclaimed author, whose publications include Migrations of the Heart, A Woman's Place, Long Distance Life, And Do Remember Me, Wild Women Don't Wear No Blues, and Saving Our Sons. She serves as Senior Writer in the MFAGraduate Writing Program at Virginia Commonwealth University. Additionally, she started the Zora Neal Hurston/Richard Wright Foundation, and, has leadership in the Hurston/Wright Writers Week at VCU. Ms. Golden provided the audience with a beautiful commentary on the strength of the African-American community. 1997 Zeta of the Year. Soror Rita Tucker-Harrell, State Director for the District of Columbia was chosen. She was recognized both her appointment and the broad range of her work within the chapter.

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Rno Gamma Sorors Putting "Vision to Action" Memphis, TN - Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. has been on the campus at the University of Memphis for over 20 years. With the beginning of a new year comes new ideas, looks, members and events. Working with an active roster of thirty-seven sorors, the Rho Gamma Chapter began the year by: "Putting Visions to Action." On January 20, I 997, Memphis area Zetas and Sigmas participated in full force for the annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade. A sea of Royal Blue and Pure White was noticeably seen lining the streets of downtown Memphis. On January 25, 1997, members of Zeta Phi Beta Sigma held a joint Founder's Day celebration. The keynote speaker, Soror Rutha Peagues spoke on the topic, "Sigmas and Zetas Making a Difference in - ,_.._. 1997."

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Upholding the theme, Rho Gamma sorors focused on the community during the month ' of February. While implementing two points from the Seven Point Plan (Education and Community Volunteerism), sorors made several visits to area high schools to speak on the importance of a college education. While half of the sorors were participating in high The Blue & White Family led the annual Martin school visits, others were feeding the Luther King, Jr Parade in Memphis, TN homeless at the Seek for the Old Path Homeless Shelter. The residents at the shelter really enjoyed and appreciated the Zetas visit. Zeta Week was held during Finer Womanhood Month. March 23-29 marked "7 Days and Nights with Visions of Royal Blue and Pure White." Sorors held several activities ranging from Greek paraphernalia showcase, Bake Sale and Unity Mixer. Another popular event during Zeta Week involved Health and Wellness Awareness Session. Using the theme You Hold the Key to Your Future ... Knowledge is Power," the women of the Resplendent Rho Gamma Chapter hosted an AIDS information table and forum. Soror Melissa Hussey, HIV/ AIDS Educator at New Directions, conducted the information table and distributed literature and condoms. Soror Hussey's job entails visiting schools, churches, shelters, prisons and other facilities to educate others about the deadly virus. The forum held later that evening allowed students the opportunity to candidly discuss ways to protect themselves and help to stop the spread of HIV. "There are a lot of misconceptions about the virus, and I hope to clear up those misconceptions, planting a seed that enables people to make wiser choices when it comes (Continued on page 68)

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to their lives, "Soror Hussey said. Zeta Phi Beta Sorority members decided to hold an AIDS awareness event because they realize that the IDV virus claims many lives and stressed the point that education is the ONLY cure. To conclude the successful week, the sorors participated in a jaw-dropping, 24-person step show. Immediately following the show, the ladies held a picnic at a local park. Greeks and students from surrounding colleges and universities (even as far as Georgia) helped Zetas celebrate the closing of their week. During AKA week, the sorors of the Rho Gamma Chapter and the brothers of the Delta Nu Chapter won the Best Sisterhood and Brotherhood Awards. And on April 11, 1997, Soror Erika Michelle Harris and Brother Sherrod Hearns represented Zct>BZ:: in the Black Student Association's Mr. and Ms. Essence Pageant. Congratulations to Soror Harris and Brother Hearns!! Zeta Phi Beta Sigma is truly taking over the campus of The University of Memphis. With a joint roster of 76 members, the two organizations are looking forward to BIGGER and BETTER things in the semesters to come. Rho Gamma sorors are truly PUTTING VISIONS TO ACTION in Memphis, Tennessee!

Rho Gamma Sorors & Delta Mu Brothers participate in a joint stepshow for AfricanAmerican Recruitment Day for juniors

Sorors volunteered their time with the office of Student Relations at a high school recruitment event Front-Heather Burnette Standing (L-R) Pepper Webster, Coleshia Moore, Takisha Lambert

everal orors participated in a play written by Soror Pepper Webster called "Zetas Fight Against Violence". The play was performed at Caldwell Elementary School in Memphis, TN.

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Olympics, recognize The ladies of Zeta Soror Major as Miss Omicron Chapter at Black Virginia, or George Mason know Soror LaTonya University in Fairfax, Floyd as the Virginia Virginia are truly State Epistoleus and dedicated to doing the Soror Anne Taylor as work of Zeta Phi Beta the Eastern Regional Sorority, Incorporated. Representative to the The chapter has found N a t i o n a I that several programs U ndergraduate that they sponsor L e a d e r s h i p coincide with the Conference. The national Seven Point chapter has also been Plan's educ~tion, Zeta Omicron Cbap.• teu r ....;;...__. awarded the Most c o m m u n t t Y Front (L-R) Anne Taylor, Loree Williams, Emily Gamis O u t s t a n d i n g volunteerism, drug Back (L-R) LaTonya Floyd, co-advisor Karen Burrell, Undergraduate and substance abuse Renea Jordan, Tamika Powell, Graduate Soror Kianna Award of the Eastern r e v e n t i O n T L~omMps~n, Michelle Ellerbe, Kym Powell, co-advisor Region for three P isa ajor and chapter consecutive years; management components. 19 9 5, 19 96, and 1997. Chartered on November 15, 1992 by Sorors Diane Guthrie-Gresham, Lorrie Sinclair, Lisa Since it's inception, the chapter has Major, Sabrina Reynolds, and Pamela participated in a weekly tutoring program Richardson, the chapter will soon be with Mount Calvary Baptist Church of Every Wednesday, celebrating their five-year anniversary. Fairfax, Virginia. However, with less than five years' under their members assist children of all ages in needed After developing good belt, the chapter has been able to succeed in all subject areas. areas imaginable. The chapter's past and relationships with the staff, families, and present members have all demonstrated their children of the church, Zeta Omicron has Finer Womanhood through 100% graduates developed more educational programs for the obtaining at least a Bachelor's Degreee to youth of Mount Calvary as well as the reaching celebrity status. You may have seen surrounding community. Soror Guthrie-Gresham competing in the 1996 (C 011111111ed 011 page 70)

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The "Most Outstanding Woman in My Life" youth essay contest is one annual event which is sponsored with the church. This contest is always held during Finer Womanhood Month · and was created to give children a chance to honor female role models, improve writing skill, and to have the children recognized for their efforts. The essays are judged according to three grade levels: elementary, secondary, and high school. Children are asked to write about who they feel is the most outstanding woman in their life, why they chose her, and what 2nd Grader Aliia Hills she does that is so outstanding. The children read their winning performing at the first annual th essays to _the congregation at Sun?~Y S~rvic~s and are awarded e Future" youth scholarship checks as well as participation gifts.

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Zeta Omicron's newest community project is the "We Are the Future" youth talent show. The first show held on April 12, 1997 was such a success that sorors decided to make it an annual event. Children in pre-kindergarten through sixth grade from the surrounding community were recruited through churches and schools to participate in the show. These children are given the opportunity to express talents not formally celebrated in a classroom setting. This year's performances included Calvary's Kids Children's Choir and Ebenezer A. M. E. Step Praisers. First place was awarded to eight-year old Alicia Hills, who sang, "Standing on the Promises". Charity also won third place for her singing performance of Monica's "For You I Will." All winners were awarded scholarship checks from the chapter. Members also participate in the "Higher Leaming Program" at Jefferson Middle School in Arlington, Virginia. This program was created to assist at-risk eighth-grade females in both academic and social needs. The girls meet with their mentors monthly and are shown the positive aspects of continuing education throughout college. The chapter has also sponsored an annual Leadership Conference co-sponsored by their graduate chapter, Omicron Theta Zeta. This year's conference included informative presentations done by Soror Kim Sawyer, National Grammateus, and Soror Vickie Robinson, National Deputy Executive Director. Topics included running effective business meetings, implementing the Seven Point Plan of Action, and discussions of national offices and duties.

Zeta Omicron members with Grand Basileus Dr. Barbara West Carpenter

Zeta Omicron is always working to implement the Seven Point Plan of Action. The programs chosen for this article have been the chapter's focus; yet, programs under economic development, health and wellness awareness, and governmental affairs are also in effect. As a chapter, we encourage other undergraduate chapters to create new and unique programs that coincide with the national initiatives.

Sorors Valerie Curry (left) and Janet Bivins (right) are ready to greet Zeta sorors, the Pan-Hellenic members, guests and friends at their "non-traditional" BLUE RE VUE at the New Jersey State Aquarium , Saturday, November 15, 1997 from 9:00p.m. - 1:00a.m. Beta Delta Zeta Chapter of Philadelphia, PA will designate fun ds for scholarship and provide learning from the deep "BLUE sea"! Contact (215) 635-3208 for additional information.

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Department. Nutritional concerns and diets were presented by Ms. Tanya Gibbons, Clinical Dietitian R.D., L.D. from the University Hospital. Data collected from the evaluations will be used to plan future programs of Health Awareness.

On Friday, February 28, 1997 at the Radisson Riverfront Hotel (Augusta, GA), Eta Theta Zeta Chapter and the Merck Company Inc. hosted the symposium. The symposium was sponsored by the pharmaceutical company. The program included as guest speaker and special presenter Dr. Michael S. Holman, Medical Director/Chief Section of Nuclear Cardiology, University Hospital. Dr. Holman provided a video presentation with statistics and other informative data on cardiovascular diseases for minorities. Mrs. Joyce Epps, a representative from Family Health Services discussed available health services through the Public Health

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Atlanta, GA - The members of Kappa Iota Zeta Chapter celebrated Black History Month with a special night out at the theater. In conjunction with Jomandi Productions, the chapter hosted the opening night of the Broadway musical, "One Mo' Time". Zetas decorated the lobby of the 111 14 Street playhouse and dressed in 1920's regalia. This is the first time any greek-Ietter organization has sponsored this type of fundraiser. All proceeds from this event benefited the Zeta Phi Beta Scholarship Fund. Set in l 920's New Orleans at the fictional Lyric theater, the play gives a behind the scenes glimpse of a Black Vaudeville troupe. "One Mo' Time" was directed by Thomas W. Jones I. The event attracted over 250 people, including actor Todd Bridges who was in town to rehearse a play. Kappa Iota Zeta chapter presented Jomandi Productions, an African-American Theater company, with a Certificate of Appreciation to honor their outstanding contributions to the arts. The chapter also received accolades for another first: being the first non-profit organization to participate in Jomandi's Community Without Walls program headed by director Aduni Anderson.

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THE VISION Zeta Phi Beta Sorority's new National Coordinator and new National Advisory board is charged with the Stork's Nest Project, a service component of the Health and Wellness Awareness, one of the Grand Basileus' Seven Points of Action. The mission is to increase the number of women who get early and regular prenatal care, so that babies can get a healthy start in life. This project's vision is also intimately tied into the mission of the National March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation to reduce the incidence of low birth weight, birth defects and infant death.

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health and welfare of families. Enlist the help of the National Advisory Board in soliciting funds, resources, supplies, etc. Encourage each region to support a model Stork's Nest each Boule year. Seek financial assistance through grants, fundraising events during regional, local, state, and national observances. Consider some major and unique initiative to celebrate the 25 years of Stork's Nest, a cooperative national project of Zeta and The March of Dimes. Add an evaluation component to the project. Distribute revised planning guide booklets to chapters interested in opening a Stork's Nest and participating in collaborative initiatives

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Select the !st Stork's Nest Project that opened in 1997 (Dover, Delaware) Zeta in conjunction with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Delaware and the March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation. Soror Rochele M. Walker 875 Townsend Blvd. Dover, DE 19901

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Send 25 dozen Pampers (Newborn to Size 5) from 25 chapters in 8 regions of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority to the above Stork's Nest. Begin the celebration in July 1997 and continue through December 1997. This act of kindness from sorors around the world should yield an inventory of over 25,000 diapers for the Stork's Nest in Dover, Delaware. LET'S DO IT! Share and offer suggestive resources for each other as we move toward the new millennium with confidence. Let the world know we care about the human needs of children, youth, and families! We Look forward to a new millennium with new energy and new vision.

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SUCCESSFUL YEAR FOR MOBILE, AIABAMA STORK'S NEST Delta Theta Zeta Chapter is extremely proud of the accomplishments of its Stork's Nest during the 1996-97 year. The Stork's Nest is located at 125 N. Hallett Street, Mobile, Alabama 36603. The director is Soror Evelyn Samples. In June, 1996 a Stork's Nest Tea was held with Soror Leontyne Barnes serving as chairperson and Sorors Evelyn Samples and Mattie Sullivan serving as Dir. of the March of Dimes in Mobile, AL co-chairpersons. This tea yielded donations and gifts Ms. Ashley Barnett (L) delivers clothes to Soror Ethel P. Moore at the Stork's Nest from sorors and agencies to stock the Stork's Nest which was successful. In October, 1996, Soror Ethel Moore contacted Ms. Ashley Barnett, March of Dimes Director, who provided the Stork's Nest with clothing for infants and children up to four years. These items were distributed through Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. to needy children at Crichton Elementary, Bessie C. Fonville, Baylo Batra, Maysville, Orange Grove Housing Project, Shaw High School, LeFlore High, Thomasville, the Eastern Shore, Crittenton Service for Teens, and places as far as Jackson, Mississippi. During the month of December, Target Department Store provided a Christmas Tree that was decorated and filled with toys and clothing by Delta Theta Zeta Chapter and given to a needy family of five children in the downtown area of Mobile, Alabama. Sorors who have participated in the transporting of clothing are Evelyn Samples, Darkis Kiel, Mattye Williams, Alice Lewis, Carolyn Oliver, Bessie Harbin, Ethel Moore, Hattie Alexander, Gwendolyn Barnes, Mattie Taylor, and Veronica Moore-Vinson, Basileus of Delta Theta Zeta Chapter. The March of Dimes has contributed approximately 5,000 articles of clothing for newborns, infants, and is continuing to serve the Mobile area. During the month of April, clothes were sent to two agencies for single mothers and nine teen mothers.

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Mu Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Baton Rouge, Louisiana, began its Finer Womanhood activities with worship service on Sunday, February I 6, I 997 at Shilo Baptist Church pastored by Rev. Charles T. Smith. Worshiping with Mu Zeta Chapter were a sister chapter, Omicron Sigma Zeta, undergraduate chapters, Beta Alpha, Southern University and Rho Epsilon, Louisiana State University. Amicae, "Friends of Zeta", Amicettes and Archonettes also attended. Brothers from Eta Phi Sigma and Omicron Beta Sigma Chapters of Phi

Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. also joined in the worship service. The annual workshop was held on Saturday March 8, 1997 at the Mu Zeta Chapter Sorority House on Harding Boulevard. The workshop focused on the International Grand Basileus' Seven Point Plan to include Education, Community Volunteerism, Drug and Substance Abuse Prevention, Health and · Wellness Awareness, Economic Development, Govenunental Affairs, and Chapter Management. The workshop was conducted by Dr. Bernestine McGee.

The Finer Womanhood activities culminated with a banquet on Saturday, March 15 at Socially Yours at 4:00 p. m. with Chairman Fannie Dunn presiding. The theme for the occasion was "Bridge Building to the Twenty-first Century Through Effective Leadership Development, Community Service and Educational Opportunities." A First-time legacy/ Zeta of the Year A ward was presented to mother and daughter Mildred Spicer West and Dr. Barbara West Carpenter.

HI zeta cnaoler·s Finer womanhood communnu seruice Awards eanuue1 On Friday, April 11, 1997 at the Holiday Inn Crowne Select (St.Louis, MO), Xi Zeta Chapter's Finer Womanhood Committee, as part of the Regional Leadership Conference, presented their Community Service A wards at the public banquet. Soror Lillian Marigny, Midwestern Regional Director, introduced Grand Basileus Carpenter who spoke on the theme, "Volunteerism and its Purpose". A proclamation was read by Soror Darlene Green, Comptroller-City of St. Louis. Community service awards and recognition were presented by chairperson Soror Charlotte Light as follows: Essay Contest Winners: First Place: Alicia Luckett, a junior in the Ferguson Florissant School District Second Place: Ciara Ni'Rita Brooks, and eighth grade student at Berkeley Middle School Third Place: Candace Estella Griffin, an eighth grade student at Clayton Wydown Middle School "Everyday Heroes" YOUTH: Christopher Todd, a senior at Kirkwood Senior High, Shantay Bolton, a junior at Vashon High School YOUNG DUlT: Sal F. Martinez, a 1994 graduate of Harris-Stowe State College with a degree in Urban Specializations EDUCATOR: Reverend Ann 0. MacDonald, School Administer in the Ferguson-Florrissant School District ORGANIZATION: St. Louis African Chorus; whose mission is to help elevate cultural heritage through music, theater, and other art forms. UNSUNG HEROINE: Mrs. Edna Penny, a 76-year old woman dedicated to volunteerism Committee members for the affair were Sorors Charlotte Light, Chairperson, Hattie Gilliam, Joylynn Wilson, Soror Janet Love, Dr. Freda Covington, Karla Townson, Charellise Coleman, Mary Larde, Artemese Bass, India Grimes, Janet Fox, Darlene Green, Betty Howard, Betty Hayden, and Dr. Mary Ann Tillman. Congratulations to Soror Hattie Gilliam, a charter member of Xi Zeta (chartered in 1935), who th attended the 57 Midwestern Regional and to Soror Bernice Bolar, also a charter member of Xi Zeta. While Soror Bolar was unable to attend, she did make a financial contribution to the conference.

lambda lambda Zela ho,1, ~ Penn,glvania Slale leader,hip Conference~ The weekend of April 18-19 found the city of Pittsburgh serving as the backdrop for the Pennsylvania State Leadership Conference. Lambda Lambda Zeta chapter hosted the meeting along with associates and the undergraduate chapters from California University, Slippery Rock University, and Indiana University of Pennsylvania (Mu Kappa). Soror Yolanda M. Goodwin, Pennsylvania State Director, prepared a well-planned and informative day with workshops to provide chapter empowerment. Included were workshops for chapter basilei, financial management, membership intake certification, and advisors' training and networking. The Regional Tamias, Soror Mala Walker, traveled to Pittsburgh to provide an in depth workshop for chapter tamias and tamias-grammateus regarding chapter financial management. The Regional Director, Soror Valerie Hollingsworth Davis, was in attendance and provided a welcome and a conference challenge for all conferees. The highlight of the day was the luncheon speaker, who became a member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. in 1929 at Fisk University. Soror Alzeda Hacker is the senior member of Lambda Lambda Zeta chapter and has counted Soror Zora Neale Hurston and Mary Mc Lead Bethune as her long time friends. Soror Hacker was presented with a resolution from the Pittsburgh City Council, which recognized her numerous community contributions. Soror Hacker spoke on commitment to leadership and role models during the luncheon. She said once a person is "elected to or appointed to office one immediately begins to doubt their abilities." Soror Hacker said you must replace the self-doubt and "remember three little words ... act as if'. That way we act as if we believe we can do the job by having faith". She ended her speech by stating that, "life's lessons tell us you really do have worth". After the day of enlightenment and enrichment, sorors left with a renewed commitment to work for Zeta.

lambda nu Zeta named South Carolina Chapter of the Year During the South Carolina State Leadership Conference held in Columbia, SC in April, 1997, Lambda Nu Zeta Chapter was awarded the honor of South Carolina Chapter of the Year. Soror Scarlet Black, SC State Director, presented the award during the Fellowship Breakfast. The chapter basileus, Soror Mary C. Ruffin, accepted the award. The award is given to the chapter that has excelled in the area of community service. Some of the activities that Lambda Nu Zeta Chapter have taken part in include health fairs, voter registration drives, workshops on depression, financial aid, & preparing for school success. The chapter has provided food and supplies to the Palmetto House (a homeless shelter) and My Sister's House (a sheller for battered women). The chapter also sponsors an essay and poster (Conr11111ed on page 86)

Rave Reviews From The 57th Midwestern Leadership conference! Beautiful, historical St. Louis, Mo. was the site of the 57th Midwestern Leadership Conference, held April I 0-13, 1997 at the Holiday Inn Convention Center. The conference was hosted by Xi Zeta chapter, where Soror Delores Lotts serves as Basileus. Soror Sherry Brooks was the Regional Marshall. Workshops were conducted by Soror Barbara Moore, National Midwestern Regional Director, st nd l Anti; Dr. Shirley Bowles, National 2 Anti; Soror Leslie Lillian Marigny (L) receives gift rd Rhines Joseph, National 3 Anti; Dr. Nell Ingram, Southern from Regional Marshall Sherry Brooks(R) Regional Director; Soror Elece Dempsey, Amicae Coordinator; and Soror Algeretta Ellis, Archonette Coordinator. Other guests of the conference included Soror Stella Bronson, Pacific Regional Director. Two representatives were present from the National Office, Soror Vercilla Brown, Executive Director and Soror Vickie Robinson, Deputy Director. History-making Soror Darlene Green, Comptroller of the City of St. Louis, spoke during the Amicae Luncheon and presented Grand Basileus Barbara Carpenter with the seal of the City of St. Louis. Although we were welcomed to St. Louis with light snow, things warmed up considerably when 31 new life members were introduced during the Life Member Breakfast, to the pleasure of Soror Alma Washington, Esq. Regional Coordinator for Life Members. The new life members are Edwina Lindsey, Helen Soror Darlene Green, Shaw, Connie Hil~, Brenda Kelty, Norma Smith'. Marie A. Controller, City of St. Louis(L) Dorsey, Joylynn Wilson, Sherry Brooks, Charlotte Light, JoAnn presents Grand Basileus, Dr. Alexander, Margaret Roberts, Helen Speed, Joyce Bruce, Barbara West Carpenter with Zenobia Armstrong, Queen Vick, Della Harris, Emma Kindle, the seal of the City of St. Louis Frances Hawthorne Deborah Berryman Flora Hamlin Ozell ' ' ' Epperson, Della Donna, Ersaline Porchia, Eva Lechner, Norma Collins, Ora Moten, Janet Fox, Lois Byrd, Ruth Watkins, Bernice Duncan, and Gwendolyn Johnson. Zeta's first lady, Soror Barbara Carpenter, graced us with her presence throughout the conference. As featured speaker during the Award Banquet, she delivered an eloquent message.

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Durham Civic Center. The Sorors of Eta Beta Zeta and Gamma Gamma Chapters and Zeta Amicae of Durham all maximized their creativity, time and talent, hospitality and good work in serving as gracious hostesses for the Conference. Sorors Mary S. Harris and Mary Mangum served as Regional Co-Marshals. Honored guests, speakers, and workshop presenters included International Grand Basileus rd nd Carpenter, National l" Anti Barbara Moore, 2 Anti Dr. Shirley Bowles, 3 Anti Leslie Rhines Joseph, National Tamias, Macon A. Gardner, National Grammateus Kim D. Sawyer, Chairman of the National Executive Board, T. Diane Phillips, Esq., and National Executive Director and Deputy Executive Director Vercilla A. Brown and Vickie L. Robinson. Elegant, Excellent, Extraordinary, Enlightening, Exceptional and Enjoyable were some of the sentiments expressed by the attendees in describing this year's conference. The Opening Session marked a significant moment in the history of the Eastern Region, as Soror Marilyn A. Brooks, u" Director of the Eastern Region introduced and passed the gavel 11 to Soror Eloise E. Melvin, 14 ' Director of the Eastern Region. Also during the opening session the Honorable Sylvia Kerckhoff, Mayor of Durham, presented the Key to the City of Durham to International Grand Basileus Carpenter. Outstanding Graduate Chapter was Beta Zeta Chapter, Washington, DC, Outstanding Life Member, Geraldine E. Spicely, Alpha Omega Chapter, Petersburg, VA; and Outstanding Soror, Modgie Jeffers, Beta Nu Zeta Chapter, Greensboro, NC. (Continued on page 80)

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The Undergraduate and Youth A wards Luncheon focused on "A Celebration of Our Future". Soror Leslie Rhines Joseph presented a motivating and challenging keynote message. The following awards were presented at this luncheon: Chapter Scholastic Award, Omega Chapter, Winston-Salem State University, Winston-Salem, NC, Collegiate Cup, Gamma Gamma Chapter, North Carolina Central University, Durham, NC, (Nineteen (19) sorors were registered at the Conference), Soror Barbara C. Moore,

the Esther Peyton Scholarship (highest GPA) was awarded to National First Anti-Basileus Soror Jamiyla T. Sneed, Omega Beta Chapter, Fayetteville addresses luncheon guests State University, Fayetteville, NC, and Outstanding Undergraduate Chapter, Zeta Omicron Chapter, George Mason University, Fairfax, VA. All youth participants received Certificates of Excellence that were beautifully designed by the Youth Coordinator Soror Linda Rivers Seabrooks. Soror Womack, the recipient of the 1997 Eastern Region Lifetime Achievement Award was recently credited with bringing a nationally recognized A Slave Ship Speaks: The Wreck of the Henrietta Marie exhibition to Charlotte, NC. In addition to securing this powerful exhibition of historical and cultural significance, she developed and implemented a variety of complementary programs including a lecture series of noted scholars and authors, i. e. Come! West, Angela Davis, Ivan Van Sertima, Gwendolyn Brooks, Anita Hill, Morris Dees, to name a few. Grand Basileus Carpenter elegantly and eloquently captivated the audience with a magnificent Keynote Message. The grandeur and ambiance of the evening's program was further enhanced by melodious music provided by a harpist, pianist, and soloist. Other conference highlights included "An Evening of Jazz" concert featuring the nationally acclaimed "Stanley Baird Group", three sorors became life members during the Conference, a health screening clinic was offered throughout the conference and sorors from Iota Pi Chapter, the Eastern Region's newest chapter, from Marshall University in Huntington, W. VA were in attendance. Soror Leslie Rhines Joseph, National Third Anti-Basileus addresses luncheon guest

Past Grand Basilei Soror Lullelia Walker Harrison, a 1932 graduate of Wiley College in Marshall, Texas, was awarded an Honorary degree, the Doctor of Humane Letters. She was cited for her outstanding contributions to the educational, political, civic, and social life of the Nation, and for being a truly outstanding graduate of the college ... BETA TAU ZETA SORORS: Soror Dr. Edith Davis, a pediatrician, is the only black doctor of medicine located in the heart of the underserved area of Liberty City. She has her to serve and try to save ou children

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oror Fannimae Summerower, member of Zeta Tau Zeta Chapter, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Chicago, Illinois, recently was honored at the Oak Lawn Hilton as the chapter's 1997 Zeta of the Year.

Soror Summerower, a former educator for 41 years in the Chicago Public Schools is also a real estate broker and a philanthropist. During the past year Soror Summerower established the Fannimae Haughton and James Williams Summerower Endowed Business and Education Scholarships and Awards at Fisk University in Nashville, TN. Both Soror Summerower and her beloved, the late James are alumni of Fisk. The endowment award consisted of property totaling $300,000 and will provide scholarships, ten in business and two in education, as well as the Fannimae Haughton and James Williams Summerower Chair in Mathematics and Science. Upon the death of Mr. Summerower, a prominent Chicago real estate broker and president of the Summerower Realty Co., Soror Surnmerower became company president until its closing last year. Currently Soror Summerower is establishing a $500,000 perpetual Summerower Fund for African-American High School graduates in Chicago. Zeta Tau Zeta Chapter will be one of the ten organizations distributing scholarships from the fund each year. This year marks the golden reunion of Soror Summerower's class of 1937 at Fisk University and 1h her 60 anniversary as a Zeta --initiated at Fisk in Pi Zeta Chapter. Zeta Tau Zeta is indeed proud of its illustrious 1997 Zeta of the Year, Soror Fannimae Summerower.

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oror Sheryl Underwood is fast becoming a highly recognizable name and face as her career in comedy reaches new levels. Many of us have watched her with pride and admiration as she has performed on stage as well as on the screen. She has become a familiar face as we have watched her career take of in wonderful directions. She has headlined at several famous comedy clubs across the country including All Jokes Aside and The Comedy Act Theater. Many of us have seen her on television performing on Comedy Central's Indecision '96, HBO's Def Comedy Jam, Fox's Saturday Night Special with Rosanne Barr and Black Entertainment Television's Comicview always giving love to the Blue and White Family.

Soror Underwood is a very accomplished comedian. In her more than ten years of comedy she has participated in several comedy competitions and has won several titles including the 1994 Black Entertainment Television's award/or Funniest Female Comedian on Comicview. Soror Underwood has helped to blaze new trails in the exciting world of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc, In 1993 she help organize and charter a new graduate chapter in Inglewood California, Omicron Rho Zeta. As a member of this chapter Soror Underwood has shown the power of being behind the scenes as well as in charge. After serving as a supportive member she became the Basileus and is now in her second term of office. One may think that with her busy schedule touring around the country that Soror Underwood may not be an effective Basileus, however that is quite contrary to the facts. Soror Underwood is devoted to Omicron Rho Zeta chapter and its development. Under her leadership the chapter has grown and prospered instituting several annual events and fundraisers as well as taking on the commitment to reactivated an undergraduate chapter at a nearby campus. Soror Underwood (Continued on page 86)

ttttlELI' 'l1tt ttatle Tl1e ttnNf tlf Her ~ife By Soror Chowan Green Even though Asalee Delores "Dee" Mosely suffered from muscular dystrophy, she touched the hearts of many with her strength, compassion and dedication, and will continue to do so despite her death on March 29, 1997 in a car accident. Mosely, a North Carolina A & T State University Graduate and a member of Zeta Alpha, was born in Washington, D. C., on January 9, 1952, to Calvin and Alice Mosely. Throughout her life, Mosely participated in church and school activities faithfully with love and determination. Ironically, at the site of her accident there was a school on one side of her and church on the other." I think that there is some significance to where she died, since she gave everything she had and everything that she was to the church and the school," said Rev. Dwight Hash, principal of Lincoln Middle School. Mosely, who worked at Lincoln Middle School, was an in-school suspension teacher. This program was designed to keep students in school that were having or causing problems instead of sending them hme. Dee was a very dynamic and devoted teacher and she earned the respect of every student at Lincoln. Mosely was not only a teacher and a mentor, but a musician as well. Dee was not only involved in the school, but she was active in the church as well. Mosely started to direct choirs at the age of 12 while attending United Institutional Baptist Church. She was also the Minister of music at the Believer Missionary Church in Greensboro, N.C. She had studied at the Julliard School of Music. This allowed her to travel and meet with such greats as Mahalia Jackson, Luciano Pavarotti and Leontyne Price. She also was a playwright. Her works included "Jutebox," "The Journey," and "Class Dismissed." She was to perform in Ossie Davis' play "Purlie", at A & T. Some of her other activities included being a member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. and the NAACP. Also, she was a finalist for the 1996 Teaching Excellence A ward in Guliford County. Mosely was an outstanding woman who through her perseverance overcame many of life's barriers and through her loving and caring personality she shared her gift of knowledge and understanding to others. She truly is an "Outstanding Zeta" and she will never be forgotten. Dedicated to Soror Mosely from the Zeta Alpha Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.

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Memphis ... Soror Ermer Pondexter was honored at Gamma Kappa nd Zeta and Beta Tau Sigma's 2 Annual tribute to African-American Women Banquet. She received the Helen Mc Neal Humanitarian award and is the organizer of a Summer Boot Camp for at-risk youth based in Texarkana, Arkansas ... Gamma Kappa sorors Edna Shepard and Jo Ann Rice volunteer their time and energy in helping students read and build self-esteem through the Literacy council. Soror Charlean Carroll and Epsilon Pi sorors work with individual students weekly Immediate Past Grand through HOSTS (Help One .S.tudent Io .s_ucceed) at Fifteenth Street Basileus Jylla Moore Elementary School. .. LAMBDA IOTA ZETA SORORS: Soror Foster Isabella Moore Collins was elected as a member of the Iberia Parish School Board, becoming the third African-American woman to serve on this board ... Soror Dorothy Small was appointed as Principal of Grand Marais Elementary School in Jeanerette, becoming the first African-American principal at the school... Soror Rosalind Miller was voted at Teacher of the Year at St. Edward Primary ... Soror Mary Stevenson, a sergeant with the Iberia Parish Police Department and D. A. R. E. coordinator, was recently honored as one of the area's African-American leaders ... Soror Rose Eugenia Dorsey was appointed to the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. National Legal Council of Advisors for the 1996-1998 term ... Congratulations to Soror Darlene Green for becoming the highest ranking African-American woman in St. Louis government, serving as its Controller. She won the general election in April. .. Better late than never!! Soror Emile Whatley-Barnes finally received her Outstanding Teachers of America certificate last month. The honor was bestowed upon her in 1975! She was given a commemorative plaque and an unrestricted grant of $500 ... ALPHA ETA ZETA SORORS: Soror Bernice E. Callaway served as the first chapter recording secretary in 1 946, representative for 2 5 years and became the first "Greek of the Year" in 1963 ... Soror Carlotta Stewart Watson, an Alpha Eta Zeta charter member in 1939, is now 96 years young. She has been chosen to review books on WYPL FM at the local library. Her most recent review has been two books by the Delaney sisters, "Having Our Say" and "On My Own at l 07" It is truly a blessing that she remains active and drives her own car!!. .. Soror Dr. Adrianne Brady Butler is on the Board of Admissions of the University of Tennessee School of Pharmacy and Coordintor of Operations for the Southern Poison Center. She is also the advisor for Pi Alpha Chapter, Le Moyne-Owen College, her alma mater. .. Soror Pearlie Partee, police liason (officer) in the Department of Veterans' Affairs and is a former Amicette sponsor. .. Twin Sorors Myrtle W. Crawford and Mildred W. Hodges, along with Bernice E. Callaway, were featured in WKNO-TV "Memphis Memoirs", and th was done at the twin sorors' 60 Anniversary Reunion Dinner. .. Soror Judge Ernestine Hunt Dorse was re-elected in 1996 to serve City Court Division I., becoming the second African-American woman judge in Memphis, and is Chair of the 1998 National Bar Association Convention in Memphis, TN ... Soror Shirley M. Campbell and her husband John were featured in the July 1997 issue of Upscale magazine in the "Special Wedding Section". Soror Darlene Green

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is very present in the chapter and in the lives of the chapter members. She has a mind for the future and is preparing the chapter for new leadership and new visions.

contest for school age children each year in recognition of Black History Month; a Senior Citizens/Care Givers Resources Luncheon; and the distribution of Breast Cancer Awareness information delivered to all local churches by Mother's Day.

Commitment to Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. does not end in her chapter. Soror Underwood has served the Sorority as State Corresponding Secretary in California. She has also developed and presents a Dating, Mating and Relating Forum on college campuses across the country to help both Zeta and Sigma chapters raise money. /Soror Underwood donates a portion of the proceeds from these forums and othef Zeta appearances she makes to The Zeta Ph~ Beta Sorority, Inc. Capital Campaign. Soror Underwood also helps members of the Blue and White Family to develop their skills in a work environment. Her self owned production company, Geneva Entertainment Services, has two Zetas and an Amicae on staff! Soror Underwood's drive and dedication has lead to success in her life as a Zeta, in her business and in the careers and lives of others. She is the founder and President of the African American Female Comedian Association. Her production company, Geneva Entertainment Services, is a multifaceted agency which works to develop new artists, coordinate merchandising opportunities for artists as well as providing travel arrangements via the Geneva Travel Agency. Soror Underwood's comedy CD/ Cassette "Grown Folks Business" as well as her T-shirts are selling all over the country. You can meet Soror Sheryl Underwood whenever you have the time to by looking up her website at www.genevaent.com.

Also at the conference, Soror Dr. Jacquelyn Hill was recognized for her service as State Archonette Coordinator and Soror Beverly Riley was elected to the office of State Editor. Soror Mary Ruffin, Basileus of Lambda Nu Zeta was commended by Soror Scarlet Black for her outstanding leadership and efforts to foster programs essential to the community and the ideals of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.

Lambda Nu Zeta orors (L-R) B. Riley, N. Gordon, M. Ruffin, L. Louis, P. Queeman

1st (L-R) Lillian Marigny, Jennie Harrison, Jennie Bell, Ora Pearl

Moten, Ruth Dixon 2nd Row (L-R) Angela Marigny-Brown, Shirley M. Campbell, 3rd Row (L-R) Andrea Marigny-Montgomery, IGm Harrison, Gaye Rucker 4th Row (L-R) Cynthia Marigny, Kamelia McDonald, Jerrie Berry

L-R Mildred Spicer West and her daughter Dr. Barbara West Carpenter

Catharyn Ometta DelGne (right), her daughter Carolann B. Dekine Watts (left) and her daughter Toni-Alea Watts

Luz Wallace Pemberton (Center) and her daughters Cheryl Pembrton (L) and Lori Pemberton (R)

national Pan-Hellenic council

Sorors and Amicae or the Central Indiana area greet our International Grand Basileus, Soror Dr. Barbara West Carpenter upon her arrival at the National Pan-Hellenic Council Collegiate Summit, February 20 - 23 at the Hyatt Hotel, Indianapolis, IN. Soror Norma C. Dartis is the Director or the Great Lakes Region

PHOTO INCLUDES Seated left to right: Sorors Vercilla Brown, National Executive Director, Norma C. Dartis, Director, Great Lakes Region, Cassandra Black, National Phylacter, Dr. Barbara West Carpenter, Leslie Rhines Joseph, National Third Anti-Basileus, Nakisha Armbrister, National Undergraduate Member at Large, Andrea Hill, National Pan-Hellenic Council Secretary Standing left to right: Friend Shirley Johnson, Mu Tau Zeta Amicae, Soror Ida A. Gambe, Iota Zeta Chapter, Soror L. Smith, Pacific Region, Friend Dorothy Williams, Mu Tau Zeta Amicae, Soror Mamie

Townsend Mu Tau Zeta Chapter, Friend Magnolia Miller, Mu Tau Zeta Amicae, Soror Amariah McIntosh, Basileus, Iota Zeta Chapter, Soror Effie Burford, Mu Tau Zeta Chapter, Friend Betty Pipes, Mu Tau Zeta Amicae, Soror Rubie Alexander, Basileus, Mu Tau Zeta Chapter

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Features for the Fall/ Winter issue of the dulum

Excellence in Education Deadline for Articles is October 29, 1997 Feature Articles Volunteerism Great Zeta Educators Outstanding Collegiate Sorors & Auxiliary Members Employment Age Discrimination Health & Wellness Lupus & African-American Women Doing the Work of Zeta Chapters implementing the Seven Point Plan Zetas in Cyberspace Sorors Making Headlines Zeta Legacies

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All articles are to be typewritten-if at all possible please send your article on disk using Microsoft Word for Windows.

Remember: Keep the article brief! Put the word "end" at the bottom of the page. If the 1st page continues, put the word "more" on each page and number the pages.

Try to prepare the article or press release on your chapter, state, or regional letterhead with your name, address, daytime & evening phone numbers, fax number, and E-Mail address. Identify your article or press release with a headline. Skip several spaces after the headline before you start your article. Make sure the article or press release contains the basic "who, what, when, where, why, & how" of any good news story. Use quotes! We will make every effort to print your article provided you follow the basic guidrlines. Proper Liming increases the chances of your article being published (don't send an article about sorors

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