The Archon Winter 2002 by Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.

ZETA'S REVERED FOUNDERS

FOUNDED JANUARY 16, 1920

lDEAl FINER WOMANHOOD, SI TERLY LOVE, SCIIOLARSIIIP AND

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As A Mother As A 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 chi Id 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 soror just fail? As a Zeta, I have to hurt. When my soror 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 Zeta, l 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 soror that I have made. by Soror Tiffani T Owens

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COVER STORY

Vol. 46, issue 1

STAFF Human Genome Project Page 9

Editor-in-Chief

Shirley M. Campbell National Editorial Board

FEATURES

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March of Dimes Page 28

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Zeta Legacie Page 73

Zeta Published Author Page 74

ACKNOWLEOGEME TS:

Special thanks to Soror Stephanie Arnold National Director of Public Relation , Irene Tzeng of the March of Dimes, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Corp , Bro . Bill Graham and Jim Miller of Beta Psi Sigma Chapter, We tche ter County/ Bronx New York Alumni Chapter of Phi Beta igma Fraternity, Bro. Charles Talbot, ational Director of Publicity, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity. Washington DC Conference pictures on page 12 arc courtesy of Roy Lewi Archive Photographic Service , Hyattsville, MD.

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DEPARTMENTS A Message from the Grand 3 A Message from the Editor 4 Meet Your National Executive Board 5 Zeta potlight Soror Dr. Algeania Warren Freeman .. 26 igma Spotlight Bro. Arthur R. Thomas, "Sq .42 Zeta Spot I ight Soror Dr. velyn Wesley 5l J\ROU D Tl I li Rl,GIONS

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A Message From the Grand Dr. Barbara West Carpenter

Z<l>B {Jt is marvelous lo be living in an age where we can witness the makings of history almost on a daily basis. It is also

J great when our sorority can become a participant in contributing to this history making process through the Human Genome Project. The National Education Foundation of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority has made it possible for this sorority to be at the forefront or providing information lo communities about this significant scientific discovery. The work of the National Education Foundation with the Human Genome Project is featured in this edition of the Archon. The eye catching cover is in itscl r a collector's item. We are proud of the Foundation for its vision in introducing and promoting cutting edge

scicnti fie research. While there arc so many other significant occurrences that are worthy of mentioning as history makers, one is also reminded or the number or tragedies that have left an indelible mark on history. The destruction of the World Trade Center and the devastating aftermath has once again shown us that not all people work for peace and harmony. There are those who reel that the only way to solve problems and make their wishes be known is through destruction and evilmindedness. I lowcvcr, I have raith and given all or the changes that have rcsu lted from the September 11th tragedy, I am convinced that we arc a rcsi licnt people and that we wil 1 become a stronger nation as a result of it. When the lull story is told, you will find Zeta at the forefront of volunteerism for the betterment of humanity. For Zetas have a long history or volunteering, especially during times or need. Many of you gave or your time to assist those who were affected by the tragic events. Chapters all across the country sent financial contributions to the agencies that supported humanitarian efforts. Every leader or an organization is ambivalent about how that organization will be viewed in history. It is my hope that when Zeta's ucceeding history books are written, there will continue to be a chapter that indicates that this sorority is made up or people who were giving, people who were loving, people who worked for the good of it and people who deeply cared about the I ive or others. I know many people who fa! I into these categories and ironically many of them are members and associates or this beau ti 1\11 "blue and white family". As we move forward with programs and activities, I see

a continued rich and prosperous future for Zeta Phi Beta.

l3arbara West Carpenter, Ph.D. tntcrnational Grand Basilcus

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A Message From the Editor Shirley M. Campbell

I'm pleased to bring this issue of the Archon, and that many of you eagerly anticipate each edition. My wonderful, hardworking and talented husband, Bro. John Campbell, single-handedly designs the cover design and layout for each issue. I fe is my best friend and knows how to relay concepts in print. As we all know, Zetas have been prominent members of the community since the inception of our great sisterhood. Within these pages is a culmination of your dedication, hard work, and heartfelt desire to not just put the name of Zeta in the public eye, but your sincere interest in making a difference. The sorority has wholeheartedly embraced the Seven Point Plan of Action, instituted by our lnternational Grand Basileus Soror Dr. Barbara West Carpenter. In keeping with our community service focus, the Human Genome Conference Project is featured in these pages. It includes a body of information that we as African-Americans must take time to learn about and spread the word in our communities. This vital information will surely impact many a peels of your life and those around you, now and in the future. During the tragic days after September 11, 2001, many or us have been directly and indirectly affected by this horrible occurrence. Many heroes have emerged since that day. As an Air Force Captain, I'd like to mention the name of a fellow officer and hero, Captain Leroy Homer. He was the African-American pilot on the ill-lated hijacking that resulted in the crash of Flight 93 in Pennsylvania. His name was not mentioned as frequently as the other pilots who met the same fate; yet he was a true hero. Speaking or military officer , some of you may not be aware or the signi ficancc or the promotion or Rear· Admiral Soror Evelyn J. Fields, featured in this Archon. She not only is the first female to command a government ongoing vessel, but she is in charge or the entire commissioned officer corps, both unprecedented accomplishments. Only through proven leadership, skills, intelligence, and consistent, long-term achievement docs a person such as Soror Fields rise to such a challenging and accountable position. Strong, compassionate leadership is part or what keeps our youth motivated. I was an Archoncuc in the Xi Zeta Chapter in St. Louis, Missouri. I grew up in University City, not for from St. Louis. Soror Sherry Brooks was my Archoncuc advi or, a great person with many creative talents. I fondly remember the dinners that were prepared by chapter members so we could raise money, volunteering at the tork's Nest, learning to step, the parties and outfits Soror Brooks made for us lor the Zeta events. This type or dedication is very much appreciated. To all Archoneuc, Arniccuc, and Pcarlcttc advi ors, your role is essential. Our commitment to our nationally renowned tork's Nest Program is featured as well. or particular note is a picture on page 30 in the middle or the page with the Grand and Soror Carlotta Watson, who is I 00 years young. We applaud her for her tireless dedication. Each tork 's est has its own unique features, but there is a common theme: Encourage early prenatal care through incentives and education. As we enjoy this exciting time in our great iorority, we can reflect on what our esteemed founders may have envisioned for the organization on the campus or I Ioward University. It cm, be surmised that what Zeta Phi Beta, orority, Inc. has accomplished would surely delight and surprise them, as we continue to exemplify our sorority ideals established for us by our founders in 1920.

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Soror Dr. Shirley Bowles First Anti Basileus

Soror Dr. Nell Ingram Second Anti Basileus

Soror Keisha Miller Third Anti Basileus

Soror Natasha Y. Williams Grammateus

Soror Rosa T. Brown

Soror Jalene Chase Phylacter

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Soror Barbara Henderson

Soror Eloise Melvin

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Eastern Region

Soror Stella Bronson

Soror Lillian Marigny

Pacific Region

Midwestern Region

Soror Norma Dartis

Soror Audrey Fullilove-McCarty

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South Central Region

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Southern Region

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Soror Myrtle Ballard Chair, National Trustee Board

Soror Alice Faye Craft Trustee

Member At large

Soror Edwina Lindsey Trustee

Sorer Eboni Crayton Undergraduate Member At large

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early a 1997, the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority National Educational Foundation began to examine the general level of awarcnc s of the developments in genetics re earch, particularly awareness of the I lurnan Genome Project (HOP) in minority communities. The Foundation's community contacts and work in various communities throughout the country affirmed the cornrnunitic ' needs for basic information about the I lurnan Genome Project, its goals, and future outlook. It also affirmed the need for a mechanism for the community to have its concerns and input considered.

representation and affiliations on a national level. The importance of minority input into the ethical, legal, and social issues surrounding this research was clear to all of the Foundation Board. The Board decided that in keeping with one of the Foundation's primary objectives, encouraging and assisting needy students financially in pursuing higher education through its scholarship grants, it would add as a component to the information program, workshops and networking that would be directed to encourage minority students to pursue the ciences, biotechnology, and scienti fie research.

ome or the most worldwide authoritative voices in genetic research have presented at I !GP conferences, including Dr. Ari Patrinos, Associate Director or· Health and Environmental Research at the U. . Department of Energy, Dr. Daniel W. Droll, Biologist, U. . Department or Energy; Dr. Karen Nelson or the Institute for Genomic Research and Dr. Francis ollins, Director of the National I lurnan Genome Research Institute, National Institutes ol' I lea Ith (NII I).

During the past three years, the Foundation has planned and presented major Information Conferences for Minorities on the I luman Genome Project in New Orleans, LA ( 1999); in Philadelphia, Penn ylvania (2000); in Atlanta, Georgia (2000) and in Washington, DC (200 I). In addition, the Foundation has assisted community groups in planning and implementing smaller workshops on the Human Genome Project for their member and for interested members of the community throughout the country. In the Fall of 200 I, the Foundation assisted the Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus in planning a conference for legislators and community representatives on the I lurnan Genome Project and worked as a collaborator with the legislative group at the conference. The

!n 1998, the Foundation Board or Directors gave it approval for the Foundation to plan and implement a program that would assist in providing information on the I lurnan Genome Project to minority communities. The Foundation felt that it was particularly suited to institute such programs since it has

Foundation has worked with such collaborators as Xavier University of New Orleans, Shiloh Baptist Church Family Life Foundation, the National Human Genome Center at Howard University, the U. S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's New Orleans and Philadelphia District Offices, and the Community Outreach Program at the National Human Genome Research Institute. This project began under the Foundation Chairmanship of Soror Issie L. Jenkins, Esq., and has been continued and expanded under the present Foundation Chair, Dr. Kathryn T.

Malvern. In 2000, the International Grand Basileus Dr. Barbara West Carpenter adopted the project for all of the sorority chapters, nationally and internationally. The Zeta Phi Beta Sorority National Educational Foundation has been assisted by funding from Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., The United States Department of Energy, The National Human Genome Research Institute, National Institutes of Health, the Consumer Health Foundation, Merck Research Laboratories, Kaiser Permanente, and the March of Dimes. The Recommendations compiled were made by minority community participants at the New Orleans, Philadelphia, Atlanta, and Washington, D. C. Conferences, as well as the Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucu Conference. It is our hope that this compilation, when shared with decision-makers, will be helpful in planning for the future to meet the concerns and needs of all our citizens. The Foundation wishes to thank the more than 1,500 attendees at these conferences, the presenters, panelists, workshop leaders, and recorders for their time and thoughtful participation. The deadline for applying for Human Genome Project minigrants has been extended to March 2002. Special thanks and appreciation are given for untiring support and dedication to the Foundation' Human Genome Project by Dr. Daniel W. Drell, Office of Biological and Environmental Research, United tale Department of Energy; Betty K. Mansfield, Leader, Management Information ystem at the Oak Ridge ational Laboratory, D. 0. E.; and Dr. Karen E. Nelson, lnve tigator, The Institute for Genomic Research.

What is the Human Genome Project? The I lurnan Genome Project (I IGP) is an international project to map and sequence the thousands of genes that make up the human body, and to analyze the genetic materials (the genome)

that influence an individuals' characteristics at the most fundamental levels. We stand at a remarkable time in history. In February 2001, the HGP reported the initial sequence and analysis of the DNA sequence of the human genome. This represents an enormous milestone in the quest to understand and treat the diseases that affect our communities. The time is now for everyone to learn about these scienti fie advances and to discuss the ethical and societal challenges of human genetics research. Why Attend a HGP Conference? The 21" century will bring dramatic discoveries that help to reveal the secrets or the human body. Genetic discoveries about the role genes play in human health and disease will have a significant impact on our physical and mental health. Such di coveries wi 11 raise issues related to risk factors considered in the availability of health insurance; issue related to employment opportunities, privacy rights and disclosure or individual genetic information, genetic testing, screening and counseling; and the use of such information in making social policy and judicial decisions that affect minority communities. National and international experts in human genome research, ethics, medicine, law, biotechnology, education, industry and government will make presentations. Do You Know How Human Genome Research M~ .. Help you lo live longer? Affect your insurance? Benefit physical and mental health? Impact your employment opportunities? Enable you to get customized medicine? Affect you and your family?

THE HUMAN GENOME PROJECT INFORMATJON CO FERE CE

Unlocking the mysteries or life .... All Human arc 99.9% identical. Can babies be designed before birth? Will diseases be predetermined? Will I lumans be cloned? Can genetic research lead to new cures? Why arc some men bald and others not? What determines race? Do we now have the power to engineer the I lurnan pccics?

Minorities and the Human Genome Project: What Next? By Soror Dr. Kathryn T Malvern

1e most profound phenomenon of the year 200 l was indeed the event of the Human Genome Project Re search and the near completion of the sequencing of the human genome. To date, the research continues into new avenues, that are expected to develop more effective prevention and treatment protocols for humans. Through the new "Genome to Life" Program, initiated by the U. S. Department of Energy, we have every hope that researchers will find out much more about how the genes work. Did any of us ever believe that this new century and new millennium would bring with it the greatest age of discovery, "A Map of the Book of Life?" Researchers in the field of genornics must have had some idea of the enormity and approximate completion data of the human genome sequencing breakthrough. However, the average lay person, and particularly the minority communities, know o little or nothing about the I luman Genome Project. With so much media exposure concerning this phenomenal research and the breakthrough announcement by former President Bill Clinton on June 26, 2000, extolling the fact that the genetic code has been broken, many people have heard about the research. 1 lowcvcr, it can be a sured that most do not have an understanding of what scientists currently know.

Our minority communities must be brought to a very high level of awareness as to what these medical research findings mean to each individual. We expect that information conferences will not fall by the wayside, but will continue via community liason coordinators and committees, as well as forms of media. The purpose wi II be to provide awareness and any new information on the human genome research findings and its implications.

Soror Dr. Kathryn T Malvern is a Conference Program Consul/an/ with Malvern Professional Development, Inc. Her graduate work includes a Bachelors' degree from Howard University, a Master's degreefrom the University of Southern California, and a Doctorate from Rutgers University. She is a retired Rutgers University Professor and Central Office School District Administrator.

A longtime member and Life Member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, she serves as Chairman of the National Educational Foundation as well as Project Directorfor the Human Genome Project conferences sponsored by the Foundation. Before her tenure as Chairman, Soror Malvern served as Foundation treasurerfor two years. For six years, she was the A tlantic Regional Director and the Chairman ofRegional Directors. She was also New Jersey State Di rector; Basileus, and held various chapter offices.

Thus, in many human genome project conferences, you will sec scientists, ministers, anthropologists, lawyers, educators, bu ine persons, students and legislators, who will be in conversation, giving the explanation of the genome and the research findings' implications for mankind. We arc now at the threshold of a new era in biotechnology, which brings us to a crucial point where serious questions must be asked and answered. We arc at a "fork-in-the-road". The question is, As Project Director of the Human Genome Project Confer"Which road will lead to the Betterment of the I lurnan Conences, Soror Malvern, with a coordinating team and grant dition?" Today, we will have conversations such as: What is funding support from the United States Department of Enthe genome? Will the findings revolutionize the detection, ergy and the National Institutes of Health; financial support prevention and treatment of diseases such as cancer, diabefrom the March of Dimes and Merck Research Laboratories, tes, Alzheimer's disease, Parkin on's disease, sickle cell aneplanned and implemented major two-day conferences in New mia, etc.? Will this "power to heal" make life better for all, Orleans, LA and Philadelphia, PA. Through grant funding not just a few? What about ethics and privacy? Could medifrom the United Slates Department of Energy, Consumer cal privacy be invaded in such a way that insurance and emHealth Foundation, Kaiser Permanente, the National Instiployment will be negatively impacted? What docs this all tutes ofHealth, the Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus, mean for minority communities? I louse of Representatives, Dr. Malvern planned and implementedfour major HGP Conferences in Allan/a, GA, PhilaA [tcr al I or the con fcrcnccs that have been held, what is the delphia, PA, Washington, DC, and New Orleans, LA. Addinext step? Because every minority individual cannot be in tionalfunding is expected jar a conference in Chicago, IL in conversation with us at each conference, it is important that the Spring of 2003. those who do attend the con lcrcnccs become ambassadors for his or her community.

The Human Genome Project (HGP) promises to provide information, particularly to health professionals, on how genes function, and which ones control or contribute to certain diseases and illnesses. It further promises to result in therapies that will result in significant health benefits to those predisposed or suffering from debilitating diseases. The HGP is expected to result in individualized preventative medicines that will improve community health conditions. Knowledge of how genes work will help detect environmental factors that play a role in determining an individual's susceptibility to disease, such as diet and pollution. A series of national Human Genome Information Conferences for the Minority Communities have been held and include the following: Pennsylvania, July 7-8, 2000, the Southeastern Regional Conference, November 2000, the Ethical, Legal, Social Issues Conference, January 2001; United Nations Meeting, March 2001; Washington D. C. State Leadership Conference, April 2001; Maryland State Leadership Conference, March 2001; National Leadership Conference, July 2001 and the Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus, October 2001. Presentations and workshops have been conducted at these conferences by experts in genetics research, medicine, biology, biotechnology, law, ethics, anthropology, mental health, sociology, education, and in community advocacy. Community representatives have had an opportunity to hear and discuss the developments and issues. The resulting recommendations have been presented to policy makers.

RECOMMENDATIONS (Concerns)

That a national policy should be developed governing the ownership or an individual's genetic material; and that the policy have guidelines which allow individuals lo control how their tissue samples or other genetic material are used. 2. Thal now, more than ever, there i a need for universal health care, and lawmakers and policy makers should give priority to this need. Concern wa expressed about minority acces lo health care, and that the developments in biotechnology, the promises of individualized medicine, and the availability and u c of genetic information could make acce s more ofa problem. The large numbers ofminorities without health insurance 34.5% J lispanics, 21.5% Blacks, as compared to 12% non-I lispanic Whites is a concern. There is a fear that genetic Lest information, if' available to health insurers, will make acquiring health insurance more difficult. There is al o a tear that the costs involved in genetic testing or an individual will be prohibitive and that this form of advanced medicine will only be available to those who arc more financially well-off.

That there should be a national uniform rule governing the privacy and confidentiality of an individual's medical records including genetic information, and that there should be penalties for violation of that rule. With electronic data and record keeping, the urgency of the need for strong rules regulating disclosure or medical records was noted.

That for the greatest protection of the individual, the definition of an "individual's genetic information" be defined as broadly as possible, and that this definition be uniformly u ed in o far as po sible. 5. That as a first step in providing for privacy of medical records and individual genetic information, there is a need for regulators to first identify the existing data bases that contain individual medical information (and identify those data bases where it is proper to have such medical information; and those that unlawfully or improperly contain such information).

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That the greatest protection possible should be provided to re earch subjects, and those participating in clinical trials; that there is a need for a strong Research Subject Bill of Rights; that the tandard should be fairness and candor; that prior consultation with the research subject should provide consultation about risks, about choices, and about the commercial value of products that might re ult from the research; that the research subject should share in some way in that value; and that for those whose background and education may be a barrier to immediate understanding, ample time be provided in the consultation process Lo assure understanding and informed participation and consent. It was frequently noted that many minorities are reluctant to participate in some trials becau e of the history of mi trust resulting from abuses in the past by the government and re carcher . Conference attendees clearly acknowledged the value of participation when adequate protection are involved. 7. That hospital , clinic , and re earch institutions should have minority participation on Institutional Review Boards (IRB's) that oversee research and clinical trials; and that minorities should inquire at their community ho pitals and re earch institutions about service on such boards.

That a strong public health sy Lem should be upported by the government, with adequate resources; that public health officials and health profes ionals be trained in the new technologies. Participants noted that minority access to public h alth ervice and community health care y terns i important, and has helped to addres health di parities.

That health profe ionals need a much education as others on genetic developments; that training programs should be in tituted for them a genetic tc ting, genetic crccning, gene therapies, as genetic enhancement techniques become available. 10. That because of cultural and ethnic differences, there i a need for diver ity in genetic coun elors; that step be taken to assure that genetic coun eling training programs affirmatively eek diver ity in tho e trained to a urc that all segments of the population have acccs to genetic counselors who can provide sensitive coun cling services.

11. That public and private school teacher and other educators be informed about genetic development so that they can carry the information back to their classe and students through work hops, science fairs and career days; that a teaching task force be developed that is more knowledgeable about genetic developments and biotechnology, and that will encourage students, particularly minorities, to pur ue ciencc careers. Early exposure of students to cience encourage interest and could re ult in more minority Ludents con idering careers in this area. Mentoring opportunities and greater awareness of the different career choices in science could spark greater int re t of minority students. That ummcrtrainingopportunitics for veteran teachers who arc interested in the science should be considered as a part of educating the teachers' program . 12.

13. That an internship and mentoring resource pamphlet be developed for minority student to assist them in obtaining mentors, internship , experience, and support that help to encourage career choice in the sciences. 14. That the interested government agencic should develop brochures and literature that arc specifically targeted to minority communities outlining benefits and opportunitie that are of pecial importance to those communities and highlighting the involvement f minority scientists.

15. That anti-di crimination laws be examined carefully to provide both federal and slate protections for individuals from discrimination in employment and in acce ibility Lo health and life insurance based on individual genetic information. 16. That there arc a number of ways to reach the minority community; involve local churches; disseminate information al events like minority and ethnic fc tivals; develop cartoons for children; provide videotapes; provide information on the benefits of genetic re .carch in terms that all community members can understand; develop career day pre cntations; collaborate with a variety or groups; update information conferences in the community.

The Challenges and Impact of Human Genome Research for Minority Communities

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Soror Barbara Henderson Regional Director

Soror Dr. Linda Amos Delaware State Director

Soror Gwendolyn Busch Tri-State Director (CT, Rl, MA) Soror Yolanda M. Goodwin Pennsylvania State Director

oror Cheryl Raigns Maryland tate Director

Soror Pauline E Gibson New Jersey State Director

Soror Jacqueline Lemon Denton New York State Director

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On October 24'\ the members of Alpha Zeta Chapter inducted 13 young ladies into its Pearlette Club. This is the firs youth affiliate to be formed in Maryland. The induction ceremony was conducted by the chapter president, Soror Dr. E. Fran Johnson. Under the leadership of the 3rd Vice President, Roslyn HannibalBooker, the youth advisors planned mid coordinated all of the activities for the historical event. The purpose of the Pearlette Club is multifold: to enrich the quality of life by providing educational, cultural and social activities; to provide wholesome, healthy, and recreational activities; and to assist in the development of the Sorority's principles of Service, Scholarship, Finer Womanhood, and Sisterly Love. The adoption of this youth affiliate allows the sorority members to address the needs of the girls as they transition into young adults. Throughout the year, the girls will be involved in various activities. The parents/relatives and guardians will be encouraged to participate in activities ranging from fun days to community service projects, all of which will be organized by the youth advisors; Sorors Helen Dunkley, Tamara I larris, Angela D. Johnson, and Joan Lockman .

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Alpha Zeta Chapter Diamond Jubilee Anniversary was celebrated by more than 200 people in the Charles Room of the Belvedere Hotel in Baltimore, MD. The beautiful ea of blue and white permeated the room as the Zeta ladies pulled out all the tops of gracious ho pitality. The Sunday afternoon luncheon celebration was chaired by Soror Bernice Smith-White with E. Fran Johnson, Basileus. Zeta soror received plaque in recognition of outstanding achievement in the areas of Sisterhood, Scholarship, ervic , and Finer Womanhood. Zeta members who exibitcd sisterhood were recognized for showing love and support for the chapter members by going the second mile in extending thcrnselvc on a consi tent basi were Sorors Elizabeth Demby, Sandra East, as ondria Greene and Tamara Harris. Zeta members who earned distinction in their chosen profe ion and provided constant monetary support for scholastic endeavors were Sorors Merlene E. Adair, Linda Brown and H. Loui e La iter. Zeta members who supported the chapter through chairman hip or membership, service in an elected or appointed office/position on the national, regional, state, or local level were presented plaques. These sorors are Wanda Claiborne, Doris Duncan, Reva Lewie, Theresa Lewi , Angie Mc lain, Bridgett R. Morse, Bernice White and Dr. Bettina Scott. Zeta members were recognized for finer womanhood, ALPHA ZE'.T A exemplifying characterCE'.LE'.BRA TE'.S i tics of refinement, taste, decorum, quality, DJAMOND and po itive image. These JUBJLE'.E'. ladies who serve a a role ANNJ VE'.RSAR Y model for others arc Soro rs Neva Brown, Mary Carter mith, and E. Fran Johnson.

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Alpha Zeta recognized lour young ladies for their academic achievements. The cholar hip recipients honored during the 75'h Anniver ary elcbration were Brenda Arthur, hanicka Nicole Butler, Melinda McMorris. They arc attending oppin tatc ollegc, and Mic ha Lowery, (daughter of oror Deborah Lowery) is attending the Univer ity of Maryland. Pa l Basilci were also recognized for their commitment, leadership, and contribution to the growth or the sorority, and the wi dorn they have shown during the existence or the chapter. The following Basilci were present: Beatrice . Pitt Payne, Nathalia N. Eat Roberts, andra •. Ea ·t, Linda J. Brown, Merlene • Adair, Freeda E. Thompson, Ph. D., and Brenda McKinley. .urrcntly, the .haptcr's implementation of the ational theme: "Positioning Zeta for Preeminence Preparing lor the 21 ' .cniury" continue· to impact the community through many outreach efforts: co-spon sors or the Annual Maryland State Alcohol and Drug Abuse Pre cntion .onfcrcncc; sponsors or the "Just ay No To Drugs" clubs or Baltimore 'ity elementary .chools: participants in Voter Registration and Voter Education; and participants in the 'oppin , late College Annual I lcalth Fair, to name a lcw,

Nu Psi Zeta Chapter Activities ounded in 1987, Nu Psi Zeta Chapter has been a highly visible and active group in the Peekskill, NY and surrounding cities in Westchester County, NY for 15 years.

An annual cholarship/Awards Brunch is held in March to rai c 111011 y for cholarship for local students who excel in scholastic and community activities. Three $1,000 awards arc pre cntcd annually, with incentives to receive more scholarship money i r high averages arc maintained. In addition, care packages arc cnt t all scholarship recipients every year while in school. Nu Psi Zeta haptcr has received awards from the ity of Peekskill, the Westchester County Board of Legislators, the American As ociation of University Women, and the Peekskill Arca NAA P. In October of 1999, Nu Psi Zeta won first place in the Atlantic Regional scrapbook competition. Soror Jennie I larrison received a Shining tar Award from Women's Day magazine mid was featured in the November 200 I issue. he wa the only woman or color featured and was nominated by Gwen armon of the March or Dimes. oror Shirley Campbell, Basilcus of u P i Zeta received a" landing on Their Shoulders" award for public service and the sharing of wisdom from the Bronx Alumnae haptcr of Delta igma Theta orority in March 2001. In March 2001, Nu Psi Zeta Chapter facilitated the first initiation or sorors at West Point, the fir t Zetas ever at a military academy. The Zeta Interested In People Foundation, a 50 I c3 organization founded nine years ago by members of Nu Psi Zeta Chapter was established to provide cultural exposure and educational opportunities to youth and adults or the Peekskill

community. The chapter's Annual Pre-Kwanzaa Celebration is held in early December. An Annual Black History Performance is presented in February, Black College Tours are sponsored annually and the chapter's Stork's Nest Program, founded in 1999, received an $8,000 grant from the National office of the March of Dimes for the Stork's Nest Program. In January 2002, the chapter received a second March of Dimes grant for $10,000. Active Youth affiliates includes the Archonettes club. They have received national grants from Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. totaling nearly $3,000 to continue their outstanding volunteer efforts, among many other awards. Soror Jennie Harrison has served as their advisor since the inception of the club. Recently, all four of the Archonettes who applied to be participants in the Tavis Smiley Foundation project were accepted. Soror Annie Lemon has served as the founder and advisor of the Pearlettes and Amicettes Club for three and five years, respectively. Soror Lemon, an elementary chool teacher, wa honored at the local Blue and White Ball for her exemplary and untiring efforts in support of the youth of Peekskill for over 30 years. The Amicette and Pearlette Clubs, numbering 25 young girls, are also national award recipients from Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc, having received $1,500 to work in the community. Activities have included participating in the Black History Program, making valentines day card for VA patients, making decorative pumpkins for adult homes, donating toilitrie to homeles shelters. Future plans include writing to other Amiceues and Pcarlcttes around the country.

L-R oror Jennie Harrison- tork's Nest Chairman, Soror hirley Campbcll-Publiciyr and Incentives Coordinator, Sorer Ann Lemon-Evaluations Chairperson, oror Thelma Thonpson-Education Coordinator, Sue RoseDirector of Program ervices, March of Dimes NY Chapter

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MAKING HISTORY IN A HISTORIC PLACE RHO TAU ZETA CHAPTER OF PATERSON, NEW JERSEY INSTALLS ITS FIRST EXECUTIVE BOARD Rho Tau Zeta Chapter of Paterson, N.J., installed its first executive board to office on Saturday, October 21, 2000, at the Pater on Museum. National Director of the Zeta Geography lnstitute and Immediate Past New Jersey State Director, Soror Carrie Knotts-Jackson, presided over the ceremony. Rho Tau Zeta is one of eight chapters chartered at Boule' 2000 in Philadelphia by International Grand Basileus, Soror Barbara West Carpenter and Immediate Pa t Director of the Atlantic Region, Soror Valerie I [ollingsworth Davis. Soror Knotts-Jackson's inspirational message during the installation centered on the important role each office plays in successful chapter operations, si terly love and keeping Christ first when conducting Zeta busine . Soror Francies-Nance organized Rho Tau Zeta in April 2000 to provide Zeta with a presence in the Northern New Jer ey area. In addition, the new chapter allows sorors a greater opportunity to serve the community and Zeta closer to their homes. Sorors Francies-Nance, Capers, Al Razi, Murray and Taylor arc the chapter' charter members. To date, Rho Tau Zeta has performed numerou hours of service work for the United Way, March of Dimes, United Negro College Fund and other charilies. Sorors also raised thousand of dollars in scholarship fund at the chapter's Jazz Brunch last February. The fund will be awarded thi year.

Soror Voted One of Boston's Best Teachers

In the near future, the chapter will host a variety of fundraisers including a "Men Who Cook" competition, a "Perpetual 50/50" raffle for scholarship and a "Women of Faith Award "dinner.

Soror Evelyn Lee-Jones is the recipient of the 1997 Golden Apple Award recognizing fifteen of the city of Boston's best teachers. I lonorcd at the Boston Park Plaza Hotel, Lee-Jones was selected from among the six hundred teacher who were nominated for the award.

Comprised of women from various career paths, Rho Tau Zeta's dynamic membership include entrepreneurs, educators, human resource, ocial ervice, marketing, ho pitality and finance profes ional . Their talent and skill is put to use everyday in Zetadom, including the service of Co11ti1111ed 011 page 20

The Golden Apple Award for Outstanding Teacher was initiated in 1987 by the Boston Teachers Union and the Citywide Educalional oalition, an independent advocacy group for the city's pub I ic schools. Now in its 14th year, the award i given annually to fifteen teacher for excellence in education and commitment to teaching. oror Lee-Jones has been a vocal music teacher at the Jame P. Timility Middle School in Roxbury and a teacher in the Boston Public, chool system for 14 years. She organized the Tirnility Supreme Chorus for students, teachers, and staff. The chorus performed tor former Pre idcnt Bill Clinton.

oror Knotts-Jackson; Soror Lauren Francies- ance, Basileus; oror LaDonna Carr, 2nd AntiBasileus; 'oror Diane Pearson, 2nd nti-Basileus; oror Aliya Roberson, Grammateus; Soror Marcia Taylor, Tarnias; Soror Sherry Fulmore-Murray, Phylactcr; Soror Battina I Razi, Epistoleus; and Soror onja Capers, Chaplain. ot pictured is Rho Tau Zeta's newest member, Sorer Jennillc Logan

Greatly admired and well respected as a teacher and musician, , oror cc-Jones accepts nothing less than excellence from her students. A native or Montgomery, Alabama, she is a graduate of Alabama A & M Uni crsity in Normal, AL. In keeping with her long family tradition, Lee-Jones became a member or Delta Omicron Zeta Chapter or Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. in 1990. he resides in Quincy, MA.

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Ekad Firrt Woman Prt1Wmt Nuv Jm~ Convmtion Prormivt B~ist1 "THERE IS NEITHER BOND NOR FREE, MALE OR FEMALEALL ARE ONE", reads the Bible. But it has taken many years to demonstrate this fact when it comes to the elected leadership of religious conventions. Soror Rev. Dr. Deborah Partridge Wolfe, clearly among our most distingui hed and scholarly sorors within the sisterhood, was ordained to the hri tian ministry in June 1970, has finally broken the barrier. She served as Vice President to the Rev. W. Temple Richie for four years and twenty years ago she served as President or the Women's Department. Even though there is a growing number of female who arc ordained Baptist Ministers, this is the fir t time a female has been elected President of the parent body including all churches and their min-

cational matters. During her tenure in that office, 35 public laws affecting education and labor were effectuated including the Higher Education Act.

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She has served on counties associations and boards, including a Non-Governmental Representative to the United Nations and a permanent Representative to the United Nations for Church Women United, National Education Chairman of the American As ociation of University Women, a pa t National President of the National Alliance of Black School Educators, and Vice Chairman; Commission of Science Education, among many, many other appointments.

I laving been born the daughter of parents both of whom held degree in theology and having grown up in the spiritual atmo pherc of a mini tcr's home, she tudicd theology herself at Union Theological Seminary, Princeton Theological Seminary, and the Jewish Theological Seminary of America. She serve as A ociatc Mini ter of Fir t Baptist hurch, ranford, New Jer cy, the church pa torcd by her father at her birth, the church of her baptism and marriage. A a young woman she taught Sunday School and served as President of the local and state Bapti t Young People's Union. urrcntly, she erve on the I lornc Mis ion Board of the progre ive National Baptist .onvcntion and hairpcrson of Social Action. She previously erved a the parliamentarian of the National convention.

Soror Wolfe has spent many years in education, having taught on all levels from kindergarten through graduate instruction. She has been a classroom teacher, a principal, college professor and department chairman. She has traveled throughout the United States including Hawaii, Alaska, and every continent in the world. Before going to Queens College, Dr. Wolfe served on the Professional staff of Tuskegee University as Head of the Department of Elementary Education and Director of Graduate Work. She has also taught at Grambling University, New York Univer ity, Fordham University, University of Michigan, Texas College, Columbia University, University of Illinois, and Wayne State University.

Because of her outstanding contributions to the education of youth in Macon County, Alabama, a Junior-Senior High chool has been named in her honor. She served as a member of the New Jer ey State Board of Education for thirty years and on the State Board of Higher Education for twentyseven years. A dormitory at Trenton State College has also been named in her honor. Twenty-seven institutions have conferred on Soror Wolfe honorary doctorates of Literature, Letoror Dr. Wolfe refers to herscl r as "a teacher and a preacher" ters, and Humane Letters and Laws. Most recently, Soror and has spent most or her life as an educator. Soror Wolfe i Wolfe was featured in the Profile ofa Distinguished Zeta secthe Former hair, New Jersey Board of I ligher ·ducation, tion in the The Divine Nine: The.Histor y frican-AmeriProfessor Emerita or Education at Queen ollegc, Flushing, can Pratcmltic and roriiie book, and is the only Greek New York, formerly served as Education hicfwith the Com- member with several pages devoted to her and her curriculum mittee on Education and Labor of' the I louse of Representa- vitae. Her name wa submitted by International Grand tives. In this capacity, she was chief or the profcs ional staff Basileus Soror Dr. Barbara We t Carpenter and Soror Wolfe' hill 'ornmiucc and was responsible for all matters pertain- biography and curriculum vitae was forwarded to the author ing to legislation affecting education and related subjects. he by Archon Editor Soror hirley Campbell. served as a liaison between the 11 use or Representatives and Co11t11111ed 011 page 2o the Department or I lea Ith, Education and Welfare on all cdu. fnlm11 '//~i1lc1· ~'()()~'

Myrtle Tyler Faithful Fund, Incorporated The Myrtle Tyler Faithful Fund (MTFF) was established by Alpha Zeta Chapter in I 984 to honor Soror Myrlie Tyler Faithful, one of our five illustrious founders. This followed the observance of her 82"'1 Appreciation Birthday Banquet held in 1983. The intent is to perpetuate the key principle for which she stood, which was cholar hip. The Fund was incorporated in 1985, as an independent entity to award scholarship grants to worth students for the pursuit of higher education; to conduct community education programs which aid in the education and vocational improvement of individual and community living tandards; to engage in charitable activities for the improvement of life in the Baltimore community; and to engage in any appropriate research related to the purpose of the Fund. Scholarship have been awarded over the pa t six years, totalling well over $20,000 to college bound high school tudcnt and former fund recipient for the continuation of their educational pursuit . Each student must achieve a 3.0 cumulative grade point average to

qualify for the award. These award are made pos ible through the cooperation of school systems, institutions of higher education and community support. The cholarship recipients arc attending local and out of state colleges. The local colleges include Coppin State College, Baltimore City Community College, Towson Stale University, Univer ity of Maryland, Baltimore County and l lood College. The out of late colleges include Texa Southern Univer ity and Philadelphia College of Textile and Science. The funds are forwarded to the various college for the tudcnts to u c toward tuition and book . By continuing their academic achievement, the cholarship recipients were eligible for maintenance awards. In additional to the e award , for two con ecutivc year MTFF has contributed to the Baltimore City Community College Foundation cholar hip Award. Contributions to the Myrtle Tyler Faithful Fund, Inc. arc tax deductible and fund raiser arc tax exempt.

The members of the MTFF Board of Trustees are oror Neva W. Brown, Chairperson, Earnestine McCloud, ViceChairperson, Barbara Blackwell, Secretary, Barbara Briscoe, Financial ecretary, Margaret Waddell, Trea urer, Sheri Woodland, A sistant Treasurer, Merlene E. Adair, Marion Garrett, Brenda McKinley, Or. E. Fran Johnson, haptcr President and Elizabeth tern Icy, Second Vice President. The Advi ory ouncil was established to a sist the Fund with the promotion and accomplishment of Fund objective . The Advi ory ouncil include Mr. arl Adair, Mr. Anthony McFail, Mr. Matthew Bowie, Amicac Judy McFall, M . Joy Bramble, Mr. Acknell Muldrow, Mr. Lionel Dcsbordes, oror Dr. Bettina Scott, oror Joann hristophcr-I lick , Mr. Jo eph Washington, Mr. arl Jenkins, and igrna Brother Matthew Wright. Founder Myrtle Tyler Faithful was a memberofAlphaZcta haptcr. l lcr lifc is an example for others to follow, and her memory live on in our heart and mind forever.

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uch wide experience and training including a doctorate in Jducation from olumbia niversity and study at Vassar College and Univer ity or Penn ·ylvania and many other institutions make her eminently prepared for the position or President of the cw Jersey Convention or Progressive Baptists. he is Ii ucd in Whos Who in America; Who's Who mong mcrican Women; Who' Who in the World, Current Biography, Leader - in :dl1c,llion and International Biography.

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, Rho Omega Zeta Chapter, was a natural progression for its founders. Four out of the six charter members were members of the award winning and nationally known XenZeta Vizion Stepteam. Founded by Soror Xeny Symara Wilson de Briano, XenZeta Vizion provides historical, cultural and inspirational messages to uplift people of African descent through step performance - a unique feature to the dance form unlike other Pan-Hellenic Council teams. As this theme was well-received by the public, the idea of working in a chapter that had a similar theme and thrust became increasingly desirable to XenZeta Vizion members.

Activities include participation in an African American Day Parade; chapter members sponsored and starred in the production of "The Gospel Truth," a play written by chapter Soror T. Renee Tigner; , donation of food vouchers to low income families in the spirit of Thanksgiving, the delivery of five large boxes of school supplies to the Kwame Nkrumah High School in Guinea-Bissau, an Intimate Apparel Fashion Show in support of a Zeta run business; participation in the Nassau County Department of Social Services Foster Care and Adoption Agency in the donation and wrapping of Christmas gifts for foster children in the Nassau County area.

XenZeta Vizion members, Sorors Cynthia Georges, Tanya Everett and Tamona Tigner spearheaded the road to a new Zeta chapter that will hold Africa in one hand and its people in the Diaspora in the other. Sorors Denise Leary and Ashanti Brown, supporters of XenZeta Viz ion, were then asked to come on board the new chapter venture.

Other activities include a Kwanzaa Karumu in December 2000. Libation was poured and dedicated to the Blue and White Family's founders at the Zetas and Sigmas respective Founder's days. Our annual elementary school essay contest was launched, a black history program was held at the Brooklyn New School, A Mother's Day a Fire Public Safety Program and the 1 si meeting for our historic pilgrimage to Ghana, West Rho Omega Zeta Chapter was chartered July 2, 2000. It Africa on August 2-16, 2001 and participation in a covers the North Shore section of Long lsland: program Against Drug Abuse with Teen Challenge. Manhas et, Great Neck, New Hyde Park, North Hills, Health orientated supplies were donated as well as the Port Washington and East Willingston. dedication of 2 plaques to our fraternity brother and l " president of an independent Ghana, Brother Kwame In the pirit of the Asante Adinkra Symbol, , -::;;W-::;; Nkrumah at his Mausoleum and National Park. Rho FORO ADOBE, the symbol of steadfastness, prudence Omega Zeta Chapter has arrived and is ready for the and diligence, Rho Omega Zeta Chapter wasted no work that is to come ... time in promoting their sorority and servicing their communities. Armed with our sorority's 21 '1 Grand Basileu ' (Barbara West Carpenter) 7 Point Plan of Action: ducation, Community Volunteerism, Drug and Substance Abu e Prevention, Health and Awareness, conomic Development, Governmental Affairs and haptcr Management, the chapter went to work. There could not have been a better place to begin the work of this culturally inspired chapter but in our homeland: Africa. The Valley linic, located in the city of Accra, in Ghana, was hand delivered hundreds of condoms by Rho Omega Zeta Chapter. Also, a large a ortrncnt of condiment were donated in a town Rho Omega Zeta Chapter presents 2 plaques at the museum called Kane hie in Accra. haptcr orors participated of Bro. Kwamc Nkrumah in Ghana, West Africa in the I ligh Achiever Athletic Program dedicated to drug u ·e prevention. . f,.c/11J11 •f/fi1l,·1· ~'()c/2

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Soror Eloise Melvin Regional Director

Soror Irene Cross West Virginia State Director

oror Melissa Barne Virginia tate Director

oror Juanita Penn North Carolina tatc Director

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"The mission or NOAA (National Oceanic and Atrno pheric Administration) affects literally everyone from young children lo adults every day or every year, no matter what your occupation or interests arc", says Soror Evelyn J. Fields, the first woman and the fir t African-Arncrican to serve as Director or the Office or Marine and Aviation Operations and Director or the NOAA Cornrni sioned orp. oror Fields other achievements include becoming the first female lo command a NOAA ship and a United tatcs government oceangoing vessel. When oror Fields became an honorary member or Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. al Bou le 2000, she considered it a great honor. "I was proud and honored to be asked", she replied. In the future, as her schedule allows, oror Field plans to actively involve herself with sorority activities. "I hope that my long-term plans to work with children will become an important part or the sorority's service to the community". If' her schedule allows, she will be attending Boule 2002 in New Orleans, LA. What type or fields and activities docs the NOAA take part in? Weather forecasting, climate research, fisheries

management, hurricane and tornado warnings, coastal resource protection, El Nino predictions, creating nautical charts and making ports safe for ships are areas which all have an effect on the daily lives or Americans. As her ti tic states, she not only di reels marine and aviation operations, but also is the top officer in charge or the commissioned or officer personnel. "For anyone interested in environmental issues and taking care or our natural resources in coastal areas, working for the NOAA is a wonderful opportunity", says Soror Fields. Sorer Fields began her career nearly 30 years ago with the NOAA 's Atlantic Marine Center as a cartographer, one who makes maps or charts. Throughout her distinguished career, she has amassed commendations for performance or duty and impressive award , including being named one or the lop 50 women in science and engineering by the National Technical Association, the Ralph M. Metcalfe I lcalth, Education, and cience Award from the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, a Gold Medal from the U. S. Department of' ornmcrce, it highest honor, for leadership, among many other awards. When asked how she has been able to

achieve greatness in her career, Soror Fields replied, "I've been able to achieve my goals and attain the highest position in my career by understanding and following several important principles: 1. Hard work is recognized and rewarded, 2. Be steadfast in your beliefs, 3. Know which issues to press and when lo back off, and 4. Don't be afraid to take on challenges or to fail." Soror Fields intends to actively involve herself with sorority activities. "I hope that my long-term plans to work with children will become an important part of the sorority's service to the community". Upon retirement Soror Field will focus her attention on children and help them become the best they can be. Until that time, Soror Fields will continue to make history, set standards for excellence and be an exceptional role model for our youth.

Beta Zeta chapter celebrated it 75th Anniver ary on February 20, 2000. For even and one half decades, the members of the chapter have worked diligently in the Washington, D. C. metropolitan area to improve the human condition. The chapter has provided many types of ocial, educational, civic, cultural and economic ervice and activities that have ameliorated lives of citizens and which have also removed tho e obstacles that impede progre s for humankind. The 75th Celebration Chairperson was Dr. Marjay D. Anderson To mark this milestone, the chapter launched a two-year program of activities on February 14, 1998. On this occasion, the chapter preented a special lecture that wa given by noted historian Dr. Olive A. Taylor who poke on the rich legacy of the AfricanAmerican heritage and the courage of African-American women. years of activitie included:

and selected private institutions in Washington, D. C. ome books were al o given to middle and senior high schools. More than I 0,000 new books have been distributed. Twenty on-going scholarship award were awarded within the two-year program.

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Sisterhood Outreach Focus The chapter along with its adult (Amicae), youth (Archoncues), and its collegiate chapter , Alpha (Howard University), Sigma Pi (American University), and Kappa Alpha (Univcr ity or the District of olurnbia) have recruited and reclaimed over 75 members.

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Economic Empowerment Focus The annivcr ary celebration 75111 Circle of l lonor is cornpo scd of chapter member and friends whose $75 contribution was presented at the Diamond Jubilee celebration. Chartered in Wa hington, D. . in 1925,

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Education/Scholarship Focus Along with the a i lance of friend and corporate supporter , the chapter member ship pon ored a book drive to benefit the elementary ·chool · of Washington, D. C. ew books were given (in et or 75} to every elementary chool

of thou ands or documented hours or community crvice. Much needed oluntecr ervicc hour· have been provided to many community agencies, organization , and in titutions including women' shelters, area hospitals, walk-a-then , educational tutorial projects, rood banks, health clinics, special olyrnpic , among many others. For more than Len year tork 's est has provided prenatal, natal, and maternity items for clients at the clinic.

Beta Zeta graduate chapter is one or the large t and most di ti ngu i heel chapters in the sorority. In the chapters 75 year· of ex istencc, they ha vc advocated the effort· or organization .uch as the NAA P, UN F, N NW, Urban League, Red Cros , Women' Commis ion, March or Dimes and the Pan1 Icllcnic ouncil, In addition, archival record show that the chapter wa · al o involved in the Women's Defense 'orps or America, support of U acuviuc at Ft. Bel oir, VA, arnc ng other acti ities.

Soror Robin Hunter-Buskey Honored by Sigmas oror Robin I Iunter-Buskey, a native cw Yorker, was honored at the Sigma ational Conclave in July 200 I. She ttendcd the State University of New ork at Stony Brook where she comleted the Physical Therapy and Phy· ician Assistant programs. She has rracticed in a variety or health care ·ettings including HomeCarc, Ernerrency Medicine, OB/GYN, Substance busc, Infectious Disease, Rchabiliation, Internal Medicine and Geriatics. In her current role, Soror Hunteruskcy brings her urban medicine exeriencc into a growing suburban comnunity.

Always active in her professional organizations, she has been a consultant to the NYS Board for Physical Therapy and a public member of the Board for Professional Medical Conduct. She is a clinical instructor and mentor to Physican assistant students, Medical students and others interested in the health professions. Robin has given countless hours toward ensuring increased minority recruitment and retention in health professional programs. Soror Hunter-Buskey is a Life Member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.

She has been active in many commu nity programs to improve healt awareness, eradicate illiteracy, pro mote a drug-free society, increase po litical involvement, leadership devel opment and fundraising. In 1995, sh was honored by Delta Mu Zeta chap ter based in Manhattan, NY as Zeta o the Year. Being a mother of two, Veronica an Bennett, has given deeper meaning t Robin's commitment to help others Raising a developmentally challenge child bas helped her provide motiva tion for others-Sorer Robin Hunter Buskey has never been afraid to b different.

Omicron Theta Zeta Chapter Using Our Collective Power in the cheme of the Seven Point Plan of Action by Soror Twyla Jones

! low arc we implementing the International Grand Basileus' plan at the graduate and collegiate levels? How arc we turning our barriers into successful, well planned model programs that place an emphasis upon the communities that we all pledged to serve? Whal do we value? These questions arc not rhetorical; each soror and chapter should answer these questions for themselves.

Why did we join our sorority? We wanted to be a part of something larger than ourselves, we wanted to belong to an organization that allowed us to keep our own identities intact while at the same time a I lowing certain privileges and honors, the impetus to become involved in social and developmental issues common to our peoples and of course there are other reasons. As we think about the Seven Point Plan, we cannot lose sight of the fact that common in these seven areas is a piece of ourselves. We are acutely aware of the problems that our families and friends lace as they struggle

with issues of substance abuse and the challenges that others meet as the government systematically succeeds in counting them out of the system. 1 believe that if we were to thing of these seven points not as obstacles but bring the issues right to our own doorsteps, we might hasten to realize that we are all interconnected. Arter we ponde this, we can preclude that, what affects one, affects another and that whatsoever problems arise, if individually we cannot conquer them, surely through our collective powere we are able. In conclusion, we all need a bit of work in areas of our life. There's no time like the present lo begin some reconstruction on ourselves, our organizations and our commitment to our communities. Let's Get It Done! . fnl,011 '//li1ltl· ~'tit!~' ~,,;

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Living tone ollege in alisbury, NC, Soror Dr. Algeania Warren Freeman has watched her career come full circle. By th tender age of I 0, oror Freeman knew education was the field for her. In an inauguration ceremony worthy of r yalty, Living tone College welcomed in a their leader a woman of cla and great stature, one who wa cho en for her depth, great accompl i hment , cholarly endeavor , and proven ability to take the institution to even greater height . or r Freeman say , "Living tone ha provided leaders for over 122 years. I cc Living tone ranking high among the nations' liberal art colleges". Bringing 27 year of experience in education, oror Freeman has worked in higher education a an administrator, profe or, and Iundrai er. he earned a Ph. D. in , pcech 'omrnunications from Ohio tale niver ·ity in olurnbus, 11, a masters' degree in peech Pathology and Audiology from

Southern Illinois University at arbondalc, and a B. . degree in English from Fayetteville Slate University. Postdoctoral studies were also completed at I Iarvard University. Other distinctions include Who's Who Among America's Best Teachers, and becoming a fellow of the U. . Pentagon in the Army Center of Military I Iistory in Washingt n, D. '. "The main ingredient in success is providing a nurturing, encouraging en ironmcnt" says Sorer Freeman. With the c words of wi sdorn. oror Freeman already has the alumni, faculty and students singing her praises. The alisbury community ha· also, h lchcartcdly embraced her. ot only does she diligently er c in the community when called, her fund

rai ing abilities were demonstrated just prior to her installation with the announcement that she secured an unnamed donor who donated two million dollars to Livingstone College. But she is not one to rest on her laurels. Within her first nine month of office, Sorer Freeman has racked up an impressive list of accomplishments that garnered her an A+ rating by the Salisbury Po I. Her accomplishment include a reduced tudent loan default ratio from 33% lo 14% and the establishment

of a new monthly payment plan for student tuition that spreads payment over 12 months. Livingstone College alumnus Bro. Bill Graham, initialed into the Upsilon chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Tnc. at Livingstone, attended the inauguration and say , " Sorer Freeman has done an extraordinary job. She has a grasp of what is essential for success. More important, the students are crazy about her-she has instilled school spirit like no one has ever seen. Sorer Freeman leads the pep rally and comes to the classrooms. The students feel that they can be successful leaders because of her sincere, motivational leader hip sly le." Distingui hed Living lone College alumni include Sorer Dr. Elizabeth Duncan Koontz, the first Black President of the National Education Association, and the 20L11 lnternational Grand Basileus Sorer Dr. Jylla Moore Foster. lnlroduccd lo Zeta over 30 years ago, Sorer Freeman reflects on the impression that a Zeta lady from North Carolina State made on her. "She was very much a lady who was extremely bright." At that moment she knew Zeta was the sorority in which he would pur ue membership. She searched out the ladies of the Royal Blue and Pure White and became a member in 1967. Since then, he has received a Zeta scholar hip from National Headquarters to help toward her masters' degree, was crowned Miss Phi Beta Sigma al Fayetteville State, where she also In an inauguration ceremony founded the Pan-1 lcllenic ouncil chapter, and served as a past Virginia worthy of royalty, Livingstone late Director. "Zeta has been very good to me", he proudly boasts. College welcomed in as their he even made lime lo charter the Mu Della Chapter at Southern Illinois. he is currently a member of Beta Theta Zeta Chapter in Norfolk, leader a woman of class and VA. great stature, one who was oror Freeman is married to Ernest Freeman who is Director of the Norfolk Redevelopment Housing Authority where he manages a 350 million-dollar budget. Their on, rne t "Trey" Freeman 11, is an honor roll tudcnt and a football player at Stanford Univer ity. He was elected to DA IO All-American.

chosen for her depth, great accomplishments, scholarly endeavors, and proven ability to take the institution to even greater heights.

With an exceptional leader al the helm al one of the prestigious historically black colleges, there is no doubt that Sorer Freeman will continue to make an impact on the college, community, student , faculty and alumni for many years lo come.

FEA'f URE srORY A cooperative national project of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. and the March of Dimes, Storks Nestfulfills the sorority's pledge to contribute to the health and welfare of children, and is intimately tied to the March of Dimes mission to prevent birth defects and infant mortality. To help support this project, Zeta participates nationally in Walk/unerica. For over 30 years, the sorority's partnership with the March of Dimes has· helped to make Stork· Nest a groundbreaking service project that is applauded by all who know of its good works across the country.

Soror Evelyn Brown - National Director/or Stork 's Nest

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March of Dimes and Stork's Nest: "Expecting the Best" y Soror Latasha D. Wilson, hair. Lambda Zeta Stork's Nest/SNEP

elebrating healthy and happy babies, the Gulf Coast Regio f the March of Dimes hosted "Expecting the Best Day". 'Expecting the Best" is a March of Dimes health prornotio ampaign that seek to raise community awareness of the prob em of infant mortality while providing expectant familie ith practical information on how to increase their chance f having a healthy baby. he Lambda Zeta Chapter' Stork's Nest was one of 14 site cross I louston, TX that helped distribute over 2,900 "Ex ecting the Be t" I lealthy Baby Kits to pregnant and ne nether . These free kit contain vital information regardin rcnatal care, healthy eating, childbirth, feeding types irnrnu rization, and parenting tips. The kits also serve as a resourc zuide for baby names and baby firsts. s we celebrate the 30111 Anniversary or the first Stork's Nes reject that was launched in Atlanta, GA in l 971 and its adop ion a a National Project in 1972, we extend special thank o those orors who volunteer their time and efforts to thi reject as well as their continued dedication to Stork's Nest. e arc very enthusiastic about the progress of Stork's Nes nd look forward to continuing the uccc sful relationship witl arch of Dimes; increasing the number of physically an emotionally healthy babies in our community.

HAPPY 30TII ANNIVERSARY STORK'S NEST!

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Zetas participation in WalkAmerica helps give tiny premature babies a fighting chance. Each year, nearly half a million babies arc born too soon; many must struggle just to survive. But the March of Dimes and Zeta Phi Beta are there to help. The funds raised support lifesaving research and innovative programs to find ways to prevent premature birth and help babies get a healthy start. Maybe even babies you know. So please be a hero for babies. Call 1-800-525-WALK for the elate and time in your area.

Lexington's Stork Has Landed The stork is resting at Shiloh Baptist Church, 237 Ea t Fifth Street, Lexington, Kentucky. Kappa Lambda Zeta Chapter, announced the grand opening of the Lexington Stork's Nest with a ceremony on March 3 I, 200 I. This ceremony celebrated the collective effort of Kappa Lambda Zeta chapter, the Greater Kentucky Chapter of the March of Dimes, the

used to purchase incentive items. Susan Oldfield, RN and childbirth education coordinator at the University of Kentucky Chandler Medical Center, explained how she would help to provide prenatal education to tork's Nest clients. Initially, the Nest will only receive refer-

Pictured leji to right: Susan 0/djield, Katrina Adams, Ollie Rashid, Lexington Stork's Nest Coordinator. and D,: Joseph Owens.

University of Kentucky Chandler Medical enter, and hiloh Baptist Church to bring this project to fruition. These partner hope to ave Kentucky babie together by providing prenatal education and incentive for pregnant women to chcdule and keep prenatal appointment . Each of the partner offered comments at the grand opening ceremony.

ral from the Univcr ity of Kentucky handler Medical enter. As the program grows, referrals will be accepted from other local health care facilities that pr vidc prenatal care ervice. "The tork ' est provides another way for hiloh t erve the community," said Dr. Joseph Owens, pastor or hiloh Bapti t hurch. He thanked the sorority for allowing the church to ho t the tork ' Ne t and for all of their hard work in preparation for the opening.

"This i a way to provide beneficial information in a nonthreatening environment and we are excited to be an ongoing oror Toni Th rna , Kentucky's , talc Director and member partner with Zeta Phi Beta orority in thi national project," was a comment made by Katrina Adam . M . Adam , pro- or Kappa Lambda Zeta, made these comment· to the pres : gram ervices director for the Greater Kentucky March of "We arc a community conscious, action-oriented sorority, and Dime , was in strumental in awarding a 5,000 grant to Kappa we aw a need to help the c women. We have all worked hard Lambda Zeta to launch the e t. The chapter al o received to create this tork 's e t and we hope to get as many lowmonetary donation from other ources including Alpha Rho income and pregnant teens using the facility a· possible." chapter of orthern Kentucky niversity. The funds were

United States President George W. Bush greets Dr. Barbara West Carpenter, International Grand Basileus at the March of Dimes Volunteer Leadership Conference, October 12, 2001

Great Lakes Region Soror Norma J. Dartis Regional Director

oror E. Jean Woodard Indiana State Director

oror Rhonda Eberhardt Ohio State Director

oror Toni Thoma Kentucky tate Director oror Mary rew Le ter Michigan tate Director oror Jennifer Beckwith Wright, P.E. Wi ·consin / Minnesota State Director

The Creaf Creaf lskee Region

Soror Earnestine Jefferson Martin Illinois tale Director

Xi Mu Zeta Chapter Keeping pace with the changing times, Xi Mu Zeta Chapter expand service to Family Rescue as is reaches 20 years or service. The chapter now provides service to the Ridgeland Transitional Housing in addition to working with the Ro enthal Family Lodge.

Xi Mu Zeta also has more involvement with the inner workings of the shelter as Belinda Harden represents Zeta on the shelter's board of directors. Harden was appointed as the chapters' shelter coordinator in 1995 and is currently the chapter's Public Affairs Chair.

The Ridgeland Transitional Living Program i a sub idized apartment and comprehensive upport program for homele s survivors or dome tic violence. It is designed to encourage uccessful transition from hornclcssnc to welfare to work. Its goal i to a si t the families it serve in becoming emotionally and economically self-sufficient. The facility is the next step for residents after leaving the shelter.

Activities and events include a Halloween and Christmas parties for the children. Spooky stories were read to the children and games were played at the Halloween Party by Soro rs Glynis Morrris and Afra Vincent. The Christmas Party included singing Christmas carols with the children, a visit from Santa, with toys donated through the Archoncue Toy Drive. Adults also enjoyed receiving jewelry, courtesy or the Amicae Jewelry Drive.

ARTIST AT WORK.

Archonette Leisha Mongomery creates a masterpiece during face painting at the Family Rescue Shelter's Halloween Party

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There's no question whether this little girl was naughty or nice. Party-goer shows off her toy after a visit with Santa Clause

Kappa Rho Zeta Chapter Motown Zeta's on the Move-Excelling in Education Efforts

No topping the sorors or Kappa Rho Zeta. They arc definitely on the move. I lighland Park/Metro Detroit orors or Kappa Rho ZcLa chapter arc doing the work of Zeta. These istcrs of the Dove arc actively implementing the Seven Point Plan or Action-Education. Kappa Rho Zeta presented a Zeta howcase/ Annual Scholarship Fashion, how/ Luncheon at 'lub Venetian, in Madison I Icights, MI. The chapter presented scholar ship monies to four area students. 'huirpcrson : oror Angela I lardison or-

ganizcd a fantastic aflcrnoon offash ions, scholarship pre entations, vendors, and a dcliciou meal. "It is always rewarding to encourage and support the academic achievements or our youth-for the caliber or their education exemplifies the ucce s of our future as African-American ", said Soror Trudy I lalc, The chapter' scholarship effort define our proud commitment to represent the ideology of our Grandmoving with force in the 21st entury.

Chapter members demonstrate that encouraging academics via community networking, encouraging school and church leadership participation and showcasing these rnagnificant efforts proved that Kappa Rho Zeta responds to the need to support scholarship in the Metropolitan Detroit area. Phi Beta Sigma brother Madison J. Gray said, "Highland Park/ Metro Detroit Chapter has always been a proponent of education. I am always happy to an wer the call of Zeta and support their scholarship program."

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ZETAPHIBETASORORITYINCORPORATED ETA LAMBDA ZETA CHAPTER OF MT. CLEMENS, MICHIGAN In the 2000 - 2001 calendar year, the chapter has been very productive with service - oriented projects that reflect the Seven Point Plan of Action of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incorporated.

FINER WOMANHOOD CELEBRATION MARCH 10, 2001 Theme "An Afternoon of Excellence" Finer Womanhood Luncheon in Mt. Clemens Michigan. Guest Speaker and Woman of the Year recipient was Mrs. Ro e Moten - Solomon. Solomon is the Co - Founder and Director of the Reprieve Well Being Center, Psychotherapi t and a Career Coun elor Development Employment Services Agency. Eta Lambda Zeta Chapter al o awarded two High School Seniors with the Recognition of Excellence Scholarship during the celebration.

VOLUNTEERISM Eta Lambda Zeta Chapter is on the move to make Zeta awareness visible in the Mt.

lemen and Detroit area.

Macomb County Community Service Agency" Walk for Warmth 200 I". On February 24, 200 I, Eta Lambda Zeta Chapter made a donation and did a 3 - mile walk throughout downtown Mt. Clemens. The chapter also volunteer regularly at the Mt. Clemens heltered for battered woman with children. Soror Charlotte Downing and Soror Cedra Sim volunteered with the Detroit Recreation Department at the Nickelodeon "Big Help" at Belle I le.

EDUCATION The chapter held a fundrai .er for their Recognition of Excellence cholar hip Fund, made contribution to the late oror Margarette Ann Taylor's cholar hip fund and the United Negro College fund. The chapter al o donated numerous educational books to th Mt. lernen women helter.

CHAPTER MANAGEMENT February 3, 2001 The Chapter conducted a protocol and parliamentary procedure work hop with chapter members and the members of the undergraduate chapter Pl DELTA or Eastern Michigan University. Thi work hop consisted or understanding the chapter' constitution, the Robert Rule or Order and the Zeta Phi Beta orority, Inc. onstitution and By-Laws.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT February 17, 2001 The chapter <lid a Dre for ucccss Workshop for Women at the Mt. Clemen woman sheller. Topics consisted or Lips on job interview ing, how to drc the part and beauty makeovers.

ZETA PHI BETA SORORITY, INC., MICHIGAN STATE ORGANIZATION CONFERENCE Eta Lambda Zeta hapter hosted the 2000 State Meeting in September. One or our members, , oror Y. Michelle Merriwether, Basilcus, became the new, late Epistolcus or Zeta Phi Bela Sorority, Inc.

WI/MN State Director Honored for Engineering Excellence and Community Involvement by Soror Lakeesha Jones, Kappa Beta Zeta Chapter, Milwaukee, WI The Engineers and cientists of Milwaukee, Inc. have named Wiscon in/Minneota State Di rector, oror Jenni fer Beckwith Wright, P.E., recipient of the 2000 Young Engineer ofthe Year Award. Wright, who was honored for her outlanding work a a civil engineer, as well as for her community involvement, was recognized at the 48111 Annual National Engineer ' Weck banquet on held on February 13, 2001 in Milwaukee. She i a member of the National Society or Black nginccrs, the American Society of ivil ngineers, and erves on the outheastcrn Wi con in Division and the late Boards or Directors for the March

of Dimes. In addition to state director activities, she is Basileus of Kappa Beta Zeta Chapter, and works closely with KBZ's five Stork's Nests. Soror Wright, a native of Dayton, Ohio, graduated from Purdue University in 1992 and relocated to Milwaukee. She became a member of Zeta Phi Beta in 1988 through Epsilon Kappa Chapter on Purdue's campus. Soror Wright joined the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District in July 1999 and currently is a senior project manager in the Technical Services Division, where she overseas the design and construction offlood control projects.

Kentucky is on the Grow! By Soror Toni Thomas, Kentucky State Director

In the for corner of western Kentucky lie Murray late University. After receiving calls from a soror whose daughter attend Murray.an adrnini trator who wanted me to know about the interest in Zeta at Murray, and call from several young ladie who were students at Murray, I decided there must be a genuine intere t in Zeta Phi Beta rority, Incorporated on the Murray carnpu . When I visited Murray State University, I round much excitement and enthusiasm for Zeta. hirty-Iour young ladies attended an interest meeting Lo learn about our sorority. After several visits to the campus, approximately Ii Ileen la-

where they were showered with gifts and love from their new soror and the regiona I and state directors. They expre sed their excitement and appreciation for a II that had been done for them. Another special moment came when Dr. Shirley Bowle , our National Fir t-Anti Ba i leus, conducted their chartering ceremony. It was one of the highlight of the Kentucky state meeting and truly pecial to all the orors in attendance. In order to make this a special occasion, Nu Rho Chapter was welcomed into the Ritual II wa held ju t before the tart of Kentucky tate A ociation with open the Kentucky state meeting activities. arms. We are elated to have Deirdre, JenAfter completing thi ritual, the new nifer, Kathy, Ro al in, TaKei ha and orors attended the undergraduate retreat Tameka a members of the Blue and White family!

dies expressed a serious interest in Zeta. Although the decision were difficult and there were disappointments because some did not meet the requirements, the end result were good. ix very bright, talented and motivated young ladic were invited to become members of Zeta Phi Beta orority, Incorporated. These aspirants completed the Membership Intake Process on November 17, 2000.

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SEVEN POINT PLAN OF ACTION COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERISM - MENTORING More than an auxiliary: Kappa Beta Zeta chapter teaches sorority principles by setting example by Soror Meredith Davis, Kappa Beta Zeta Chapter, Milwaukee, WI

The women of Kappa Beta Zeta Chapter (KBZ) take great pride in our growing youth program. The group consist of Pearlettes, Amicettes, and Archonettes. Sorors include the girls in every possible part of sorority life and have developed a close relationship with the girls, as well as their parents and teachers. The goal of the youth activities revolve around supporting academic achievement, developing leader hip kills, learning about sorority life, and becoming finer women. Also, parent and family members attend recognition activities. The girls are picked up from home by Sorors, and have tutoring once per week during the school year. In addition to tutoring, the girls have busine meeting once a month. Modeled after sorority chapter meeting , the girls have officer , a checking account, meeting agenda and also keep minutes. Meetings and most event are held at Univer ity Wi consin-Milwaukee or Marquette University, where they are exposed to a college atmo phere. While the girl look forward to planning and attending social event , participation is contingent upon academic achievement. The girl participate in the Three-Point Play program every grading period. The program, created by orors, recognize girls with a 3.0 or better GPA. An annual Recognition Program i held in June. The girl receive award for leadership, academic improvement, sisterly behavior, attendance at tutoring, and participation in other activitie . The annual "Back to chool Rally" i held in August. This year the girls presented family member with a fa hion how, modeling the latest fashion for back to chool. The girls received school supplies, and participated in an e · ay contest lo win a backpack. ocial events for the girl have included lcepovers, skating trip , and socials. The girl · arc recently held a highly successful youth .tcp .how fundrai er called" tcpping with the tars".

Invited step teams included youth groups from other greck organization , community center , and chools. Through planning this event they learned how to work together and develop their communication and networking ki 11 . They learned what goc in to event planning, and what il takes for succes . In addition to having their own events, the girls attend events with Soror to ce the si terhood in action. They alway come to fellowship with the chapter and undergrad chapters at Kappa Beta Zeta' annual Founder's Day Retreat. The girls came to support Kappa Beta Zeta, Lambda Lambda, and Kappa Xi chapter at the 200 I Brew ity tornp Down held in Milwaukee, which orors won first place. cveral oror sponsored girl o they could attend the 200 I Great Lakes Regional Conference in leveland, Ohio. Tho echo en to attend were selected by their academic achievement. One girl al o attended the Milwaukee Alumni Pan I lellcnic ouncil's Annual Recognition Dinner last spring, because a Sorer chose to purcha e her ticket. In addition to spon orship, the girl· al o fundrai ·e in other ways to attend different event. The "A Penny avcd/A Penny Earned" project encourages the girl to ave change in tead of spending it on needle s items. hey arc each are given a container lo fill. The containers have a label on them explaining the program. The program, created by oror , is de igned to teach budgeting and re ponsibility. In addition lo attending community er ice projects with , oror , the girl pick their own projects to volunteer time Lo. Thi year they cho c to help deliver meals to the hut-in during hank giving. Kappa Beta Zeta' youth group continues to grow by leap· and bound . The chapter teachc · the principle or scholarship, community service, liner womanhood, and sisterly lo c through action and example, and the girls learn by doing. By creating future Zetas, the sorority will continue to grow in quality and quantity.

the first National Grand Boule of the new millennium kicked off in the city or brotherly love, or as Zetas like to call it, "the city or sisterly affection", the Blue and White Family converged upon historic Philadelphia, PA, in the Atlantic Region. The week of July 8-14 2000 was a week full of the "total Zeta experience", as coined by International Grand Ba ileus Dr. Barbara West Carpenter, who was overwhelmingly re-elected to her second term.

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, lnc., world-renowned for it tru gras -roots community service outreach, stayed in step with cutting-edge service by opening the Grand Boule with the first in a serie or 1 luman Genome Project Conferences (HGP). The Atlantic Region and the State of Penn ylvania cleaned hou e with awards, including top region for Capital Campaign donations and region with the mo t newly chartered chapters, among others. I lo t chapter Beta Delta Zeta Chapter r ceived awards for the largest Amicae Chapter for two con ccutivc years and Pearl Award for the Graduate Chapter Report. ror Fannie Burrow of Beta Delta Zeta received recognition for Voluntccrism, logging more than 3,000 hours or community ervice. Beta Delta Zeta al o hosted a trip to Atlantic ity and" pirit or Philadelphia" - a relaxing lunch on a boat right off the Delaware River. Corporate partnerships were formed with American Exprc s and BET. A spectacular Go 'pel Extravaganza was held on the first official day or Boule. Later that evening at the Opening Program, the Grand di played her trademark elegance, tylc, and charm to the delight or the crowd as orors and guest proudly watched and listened as she eloquently addressed the capacity crowd. Featured speaker was Thorman vans, M. D., Ph. D., WholeLi re Associates. Soro rs were greeted by several members or the community including presidents and/or representatives or the National Pan-1 lcllenic ouncil. Prominent Zetas on hand were Soror Valerie l lollingsworth, Penn-

sylvania State Director Yolanda Goodwin, Host Chapter Basileus Janet Y. Bivins, and Boule Marshal Barbara A. Henderson. On Monday, business began with meetings and workshops. Soror Shirley Bowles, National First Anti-Basileus reported how Zeta is growing in numbers. Workshop topics were drawn from the Grand's Seven Point Plan of Action, including developing political skills, economic empowerment for women, chapter management, Stork's Nest, and creating a novel, among others. A comprehensive Youth Program including Archonettes, Pearlettes and Amicettes was presented and the Amicae came out and supported their "friends" in full force. or course, the sophisticated brothers or Phi Beta Sigma were in attendance and as usual extended brotherly love to their sister all week long. On Tuesday the Atlantic Region hosted a very entertaining and delightful Regional Breakfast with a live band and dancing, and a sensational performance by the Styli tics later that night gave thousands or Zetas and their guests a taste of traditional yet highly contemporary, soulful music. Future Leaders Luncheon highlighted keynote speaker Farai Chidcya, a noted journalist and entrepreneur. The Grand surprised the sorors by having a special edition of the Archon available for all soror present at the luncheon. Also, several Zeta chapters and youth groups participated in the step show including the Mu Zeta Step Team, much to the delight of the Grand and Past Grand Isabel Herson. A the conference drew to a close a new National Executive board was installed, and they celebrated their victories at a stellar Presidential Ball later that evening sponsored by Anheuser Busch. I lats off to the Boule 2000 Planning Committee and the host chapter, Bela Delta Zeta for yet another successful and exciting Grand Boule!

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rthur R. Thomas, Esq., formerly the National First Vice President or Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, lnc., was elected the Fraternity' 31" National Pre idcnt during it July national convention, held in Detroit, Michigan.

to proactive community service. We will continue to reduce the badge ofsecond-class citizenry through the promotion of our national programs and ow· ideals of brotherhood, scholarship and service,"

Thomas, or Baton Rouge, Loui iana, i the General Partner or Arthur R. Thoma and As ociates. Previously he has served as a member of John on, Taylor & Thomas Law Fi rm, as a taff Attorney or the LA Attorney General, and is well known for hi involvement a the lead counsel for the NAACP in the landmark school desegregation case in East Baton Rouge Parish.

An active and committed igma for more than 30 year , he has also served as the Fraternity's National Legal Counsel and the Regional Director or the Gulf Coast Region in addition to numerous local chapter positions. Thomas received his B.A. in Political. cicncc from Southern University in 1973 and his J.D. from Southern University Law Center in 1976. I le has al o crved as President the Louis A. Martinet Legal Society, as President ofthe Southern University Law enter Alumni As ociation, as President of the Black awycr's A -sociation, and as Legal Counsel for the National Pan I lcllcnic 'ouncil, the national umbrella organization for the nine largest predominantly African American fraternities and sororities, as well as Legal Counsel lor the Greater Baton Rouge Pan I lellenic Council.

Thoma 'commitm nt to igrna's membership lies in 5 major area , including the streamlining of quality and efficient membership services; fiscal management; and the unification of the Fraternity's national program· and projects. Says Thomas, "Phi Beta Sigma has always prided itself" 011 its policies of inclusiveness, and its commit men/ to youth and

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"I know how important it is for babies to get a healthy start, like my son did. But today, 1.232 babies won't be so lucky - because they're born premature. In fact, prematurity/low birthweight is the leading cause of death for African-American infants. But the March of Dimes is there helptng them win their fight Yo, "" hei

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Soror Deborah Davis Missouri State Director

oror Joyce Bruce Iowa tate Director

Soror Connie Hill Nebraska State Director

Soror Phyllis G. White Kansas tate Director

oror Flora Hodge-Hamlin Oklahoma tate Director

"MARVELOUS" MIDWESTERN REGION

Chi Zeta Chapter For over 20 years, Chi Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. has sponsored a Chri tma Pageant, designed to provide an opportunity for young ladies to achieve poise, self-confidence, and finer womanhood qualities. They also have the opportunity to work under the capable direction of Earl Bostic for dance routines with their escorts.

L-R Soro rs Shala Johnson, Ora Moten, Basileus, Chi Zeta, Meshanda Freeman

Participants earn a portion of the money raised and will also be eligible for future scholarships when they enter college. Soror Diana Franklin served as current Chairperson with Soror Annette Ware who served as co-chair. The event took place at the Civic Center Music Hall, Little Theatre on December 16, 2001.

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New Soror MeShanda Freeman joins her sister as a member of Chi Zeta Chpter, Oklahoma City, OK

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Attracts Big Crowd with Return of "Poetry Night"

The turnout for Poetry Night was more than expected by the ladies or Lambda Alpha Chapter. The event was an overwhelming success! Well over I 00 tudcnt participated in this night or expres ion. "Poetry Night i a good activity for the students or Langston University," said Enisha Pickens, Ba ilcus. "Poetry Night is about free expression. It gives people an opportunity to ex pres themselves in any way they choose". Individuals who participated have the option of cxpres ing themselves by lyrics or poems, songs, movement or dance. The ladies or Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. arc committed lo future opportunities for people who have a need for free expression. They have been joined by the men or Phi Beta igma Fraternity in the bi-monthly activity.

Chapter Advisor for Lambda Alpha, Sorer Gloria Birdine and her mother

Zeta Zeta Zeta Chapter The ladies of Zeta Zeta Zeta Chapter, Denver, Colorado are right on track with the International Grand Basileus' Seven Point Plan of Action, a plan that helps to catapult us into greater heights. The chapter has a sincere commitment to increasing Zeta Phi Beta's visibility through Chapter Management.

MEMBERSHIP GROWTH: The membership committee developed several innovative ideas for focusing on finding qualified new members and relighting the flame for member who are inactive. One idea was to advertise in the local newspapers. By listing our name and address along with a telephone number we give prospective members a way to contact u . This enables u to interview and creen a broader spectrum or women we may not otherwise have acce s to. It also allows non-active member and new orors to the area an opportunity to see that we are a visible and active chapter. The committee also developed brochures that highlighted our local programs, discussed our history, detailed the even Point Pia of Action and ways to contact members. A social hour is planned as part of reclamation efforts. on-active members wi 11 be invited to complete a questionnaire to get an idea of what would intere t them in coming back into the chapter. Active sorors were given bu ine cards with Zeta's name and addre .

IMAGE IMPROVEMENT: Plan are underway to develop a page on the Internet. The web page will be a means to highlightthe po itive achievement of the chapter. We will help implement the Grand's dream of increasing the vi ibility or Zeta fir t and speci fie chapters second, within our re pective communities.

Xi Zeta Chapter ... St.Louis, MO Because there is no time for intensive training during the intake process, Xi Zeta chapter seeks to remedy this problem by presenting Leadership Training workshops to all soror on a monthly basis. A series of workshops is being presented on spcci fie topics that pertain to leadership, traditions and sisterhood. Xi Zeta Chapter has embarked on the task of teaching our new inductees and re-

educating our veteran sorors on the traditions and rules or Zeta Phi Bela Sorority, Inc: All sorors who attend the workshops are given attendance certificates, a continental breakfast and door prizes. The workshops presented to date as requested by our sorors are: Protocolpresenter .. Dr. Freda Covington, Communications .. Soror Joylynn Wilson Leadership IO 1 .. Soror Charel lise Coleman. Pending workshops are: Setting up a budget, Taking minutes, the Importance of long range planning, Bylaws, Standing rules, Voting methods, Nominations and Elections. In August, Xi Zeta in cooperation with the Red Cross collected 60 pints of blood a our annual Heritage Blood at the Black Expo. In September Xi Zeta provided help to the Diabetes Association in setting up booths for their Walk-a-thon and manned an information booth. In a collaborative effort with our Sigma brothers, Xi Zeta worked a food booth as a fundraiser at Fair St. and we arc now in the planning stages for our annual join Founders' Day and Reclamation program with the Sigmas. In September Xi Zeta provided help to the Diabetes Association in setting up booths for their Walk-a-thon and manned an information booth.

IMPROVED SISTERHOOD AND UNITY:

The chapter ha alway been a leader in the area or sisterly love. This year we implemented a program called "Buddy heck Nine", patterned after a program sponsored by one of the local television stations. Each soror was given a buddy to call the 9111 of every month as a reminder to perform a breast examination. We had an abundance or love to go around and helped celebrate the birth of two future Zetas and Sigmas with baby showers. We were also on hand to lend support when a soror had to deal with the unexpected death or a spouse and we also gave support lo a soror who underwent surgery. orors who operate their own businesses find contunucd support from follow sorors, The never-ending flow of love extends to our igma Brothers and our wonderful undergraduate chapter, micron Omicron, and our Pcarlcttcs, Amiccucs, Arnicac, and Archoncttcs,

Theta Mu Chapter, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Sorer Jimyria S. Hicks, qualified for All-American in 200 meter dash when she competed in the World University Games as part of the USA World University Track and Field Team in Bejing, China. Soror Hicks was also crowned the 2001 Miss Black and Gold in a pageant sponsored by Alpha Phi Alpha and Theta Mu Chapter. Soror Hicks also serves as I st AntiBasikus. Theta Mu's Blue Revue, co-sponsored by Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. is one of the largest events held on campus. Outstanding contestants compete from the surrounding communities.

Soror Stella Bronson Regional Director

. Soror Beverly Ford Oregon State Director

Soror Gloria J. Turner Southern California State Director

Soror Gwedolyn Darensburg Northern California State Director

Soror Francis Cal Washington tate Director

Soror Marion Bigham evada Slate Director

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Zeta hosted the chapter and campus' first "Freshmen Cosmetic Workshop and Social" on October 24, 1998. Professional skin care, hair and nail consultants conducted the workshop and FREE skin care facials and fingernail polishing was provided. This event was so successful the school is hoping that we will consider putting one on each Fall Semester.

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Zeta Phi Beta Sorority (Mu Pi Chapter) is committed to increasing the awareness of Breast Cancer on our campus, in our communities, and to our families. This year, just as last year, we were the only Greek-lettered organization to have a Breast Heath Awareness Seminar. No other club or organization on campus represented the cause. Presentations were given by Anita Cole, Health Educator at the University Student Health Center,

Currently, Royal Blue and White is all you see at California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH). Every week there is a banner, displays, flyers, newspaper articles and information on the campus' televised student activities calendar about what the ladies of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. is doing from one week to the next. Mu Pi Chapter was chartered at CSU DH on January I 0, 1998. As the spring semester ended, several sorors graduated and joined our sponsoring graduate chapter, Lambda Pi Zeta Chapter. Four oror returned to campus this fall with positive attitudes, a planned calendar or events and a commitment to promote Zeta while maintaining scholarly averages.

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Breast Cancer is a serious disease. Our objectives are to personally become more knowledgeable about breast cancer; to inform men and women of the various risk factors that surround this disease; and to actively promote the practice of breast self-examinations.

The Links, Inc. had its annual Healthy Beginnings for Black Babies Walkathon on Saturday, September 26, 1998 at CSUDI !. Sorors from Mu Pi, Pi Zeta Zeta and Lambda Pi Zeta Chapters came out to support and serve at this event. No other Black Greek-lettered organizations participated.

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On October we hosted our Fall Informational, Comment were made by interested young women that this informational was the be t that they had seen of our organization in the past and or any other Black Greek-Lettered or rity on campus. The room was set up so that the chair and the speakers podiL1111 were racing the front or the room, while in the rear were the following large di plays: 3rd,

·ounder Display Torchbearers of a Legacy Dove or Love Display ornrnunity crvice Projects Finer Womanhood Display The Epitome or Finer Womanhood 2!t.8 <1)8t Di splay The only sister and brother organizations Breast ! lcalth Display Large pink ribbon, po tors and photos

Mu Pi Chapter in conjunction with the Student Health Center has formed a "Toros Team" to walk in the Susan G. Kamen Breast Foundation's RACE FOR THE CURE on November 15111• Charles Gale, Health Services Coordinator, stated that he had been trying for several years to form a CSUDH team. Currently, we have five students and two faculty members. We are yet encouraging participation in this event.

Our "Community Chest-Families are Blessed" project is underway. We arc passing out Dyers to residents in our communities letting them know that we will be in their neighborhood the following week collecting non-perishable items that we will later provide to needy families before Thanksgiving. This project is in it second year. Its success is based on our efforts in collecting the items and the overwhelming response and gratitude of the recipient . ' ftd1()1/ '//fi1(('I' ~)()():! (9

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not only can provide academic excellence, but also an environment where one can discover who they are and what they can become. And also that HBCU's continue to produce ambitious, educated, and globally competitive professionals . The bus trip also included trivia games and the video focused on further educating the students on the many contributions made by African-Americans in ociety.

Alpha Psi Zeta Chapter Alpha Psi Zeta Chapter Los Angeles, had a very succe ful scholarship fundraiser titled "An Afternoon of Jazz." The chairperson Sorer Jerrie Rucker Berry and her committee worked hard and graciously entertained over 350 guest. Sorors from all over the country attended in support of this event, arriving from as far away as Peekskill, New York and Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Sorors Deborah Nicolson (R) and LaTonya Maxwell (L) talking to students during the bus trip

In conjunction with the Tri-Cities Washington Chapter of the Links, Inc., Pi Xi Zeta chapter sponsored a bus trip for high school students from Tri-Cities, Wa hington to attend the Annual Historically Black Colleges and Univer ities (HBCU) Fair. The event was held in Seattle, Washington. The four hour bus trip was provided for students who had expre sed prior interest in the fair. Twenty high school students boarded the bus, set with the goal or learning more about IIBCU's and discovering the variety of academic programs offered by 11 BCU 's. Both organizations recognized that many of the local area AfricanAmerican students did not have enough knowledge or expoure to the many promising academic programs offered by HBCU'.

The event featured a jazz combo, individual song tyli t and other musicians. This chapter hope for a bigger and better events in the years to come.

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The fair offered a variety of workshops Lo tudents, including Black Colleges and Leadership Development, Career Connections, Financial Aid, Parent Per pective , and Test Taking trategies. Prairie View A & M Univer ity was the featured college, which chose as it· theme, "Forging into the Future with Purpo e, Prcparednes and Power." While implementing the Education clement from the Seven Point Plan, sorors from the local undergraduate chapter, Omega Xi on the campus or Washington , talc University (W U), in Pullman, WA provided tudcnts with their own viewpoint and experience of attending colleges. While W U i · not an 11 BCU, the undergraduate sorors shared with students the many options that they should consider when selecting any higher education institution. For many, including ·oror ·, it was an eye-opening experience learning that I IBCU's

Soror Dr. Deborah Wolfe found her way to, ;.m Jose, California to attend INTEL 's National . cicnce Convention (ISEf). She is a board member and was treated royally including a motorized wheelchair. Xi Zeta Zeta Chapter entertained her with a seafood dinner at Lou's Village. Sorer Stella Bronson was her escort while in San Jose and gave her a personal tour the city. The new S,u1 Jose sorors were thrilled to med a Past International Grand

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Counseling and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from California State University, Hayward, CA. She is also a member of numerous professional organizations which include the Association of California Community College Administrators and the California Personnel and Guidance As ociation. Soror Wesley is a member of Iota Delta Zeta Chapter, where she is currently serving her second term as Basileus. She developed the Pacific Region's scholarship program and served as the National Director of Zeta's Leadership Academy. She became a member of the sorority in 1966 in the Gamma Beta Chapter, Berkeley, CA. Certificates and awards include the 200 l Educator of the Year, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., "2001 Local Pioneer in Education Award", SL Paul Economic Empowerment Development Corporation; "Outstanding Contributions and Achievements Award", University of San Francisco, Black Alumni A ociation; the "Distinguished Service Award" Cal-Pac Scholarship Fund, Incorporated; and the "Zeta of the Year Award," Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. oror Wesley is married to Jimmie Wesley and they have a on, Troy, and two daughters, Nia and lmani,

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Soror Mary C. FulJer Alabama State Director

Soror Wanda Jones Arkansas State Director oror Laura Wilkins Mississippi tate Director oror Lillian Whitney Tennessee tate Director

The South Central Region is under the dynamic leadership of Soror Audrey Fullilove McCarty. She was appointed to the position of Regional Director in 1996 by International Grand Basileus, Barbara West Carpenter, Ph.D. Since that time, she has traveled extensively throughout the region assisting chapters and auxiliaries with planned programs and activities that support Zeta's National theme: "Preparing for the 21 s1

Century-The New Millennium". The focus ha been on programmatic activities that compliment the "Seven Point Plan or Action." There arc over I 00 active graduate and undergraduate chapters, and over 70 Amicae and youth auxiliary groups. The Region has over 150 Ii fe and golden Ii fe members. The most noted accomplishments were: 0 0 0 0

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Established the Regional Hall or Fame Held biennicl Stale Director's Retreats Initiated the annual Parade of Chapter Ba ilci Pre cnted the first annual Ba i leu and Advisor of the Year Award Recognized and awarded orors with "Fifty Years or crvice" Initiated the Parade of Zeta College and University Campus Queens Promoted Regional participation in March ofDimes WalkAmcrica Promoted Regional involvement with I lcart or America, the American anccr Society, the American I lcart A sociation and the American Diabetes A socia-

Blood Drive 0 Initiated and promoted the first printing of the Region's history and directory 0 Recognized Zeta legacies in the newsletter 0 Held the first Ford Motor Company Symposium Luncheon 0 Established an American Express Merchant account 0 Held the first workshop on the Human Genome Project 0 Initiated the Dollars for Scholars Program 0 Prepared an annual fall informational newsletter to include regional conference winners and high I ights and state di rectors' updates

Presented the first contribution to the National ,ducational Foundation 0 I lcld the first annual Li re Mornbcrs Luncheon and Regional

trepreneurship Luncheon and Symposium sponsored by Ford Motor Company. Grand Basileus Carpenter

introduced the Keynote Speaker, Mr. George C. Fraser. Mr. Fraser is an award-winning author, business leader and motivational speaker. He delivered an outstanding PowerPoint Presentation on minorities owning their businesses. Also in attendance was Mrs. Janice Bryant Howroyd, founder of one of the largest woman minority-owned staffing agencies in the United States. The host

Recruitment and retention are vital to the continued growth of the sorority. The following chapters were chartered and/ or reinstated:

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chapters were Alpha Eta Zeta, Pi Alpha, Rho Gamma, Tau Gamma and Delta Iota. American Express spon ored a financial planning workshop that offered a wealth of information, quality advice, products and services. The presenter was Sharmayne R. Williams, Financial Advisor. Soror Kathryn Malvern was presenter for the Human Genome workshop sponsored by the National Educational Fo1111datio11. During the Parade of Chapter Basilei, Soror Shirley Catchings of Zeta Psi Zeta Chapter was selected as Basi leus of the Year. The Advisor of the Year was Soror Michelle French, Eta Sigma Zeta Conlllwed on page 56

Alpha Rho Zeta Soror presented research findings at London Conference Zeta Plii Bela Sorority, Inc. has been on the campus of the University of Memphis for over 20 years. With the beginning of a new year come 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 Into Action",

Memphis area Zetas and Sigmas participated in full force forthe annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade. A sea of Royal Blue and Pure White was noticeably seen lining the streets of downtown Memphis. Zetas and Sigmas also held a joint Founders' Day celebration. The keynote speaker, Soror Rutha Peagues spoke on the topic.t'Sigmas and Zetas Making a Difference". Upholding the theme, Rho Gamma sorors focused on the community during the month of February. While implementing two points from the Seven Point Plan of Action (Education and Community

Shelter. The residents at the shelter really enjoyed the Zetas visit. Zeta Week was held during Finer Womanhood Month. March was earmarked "7 Days and Nights with Visions of Royal Blue and Pure White." Soron; held several activities with a few ranging from a Greek paraphernalia showcase, Bake Sale and Unity Mixer. Another popular event during Zeta Week involved a Health and Wellness Awareness • frrlto11 '//}i,trr .!'()().}' ,i4

Soror Dr. Evelyn Ford Crayton, Associate Professor and Extension foods and nutrition specialist with the Alabama Cooperative Extension System, was invited lo prcsenl research finding at the International Interdisciplinary Conference on Hypertension in Blacks in London, England. She is a member of Alpha Rho Zeta chapter, Montgomery, AL. Soror Crayton serves as the Health Coordinator for the State of Alabama's chapters, and is chapter advisor for Gamma Xi orors al Auburn University. The con ferencc was designed lo provide medical researchers a forum to exchange new approaches in prevention and treatment

of hypertension. Soror ray ton's research, titled, "Nutrient Intake of Low-Income African-American women in n Nutrition ducation Program: a Need to Know for rossCultura 1 .oun ·cling," was accepted for presentation by medical reviewers. Nearly I 000 medical delegates from around the world were prcscn l. On C Of the fca tu red , cmi 11 a rs was, "1 Iypertension and Target Organ Damage: Prevention and Management in the African Diaspora". The International Society on I lypcrtcnsion in Black is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the health and life expectancy or ethnic populations in the United talcs and around the world. ·1 he organizalion was rounded in Atlanta in 1986 t respond to the problem c r high blood pressure among ethnic groups and to bridge the blackwhile disease gap.

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Beta Upsilon Zeta Chapter is 53 years young! They celebrated 50 golden years of service to their community, country and state with a Finer Womanhood Recognition Dinner in 1998. The chapter has been

very busy throughout the years making positive changes in the local area. Under the leadership or Linda Hale Stephens, the chapter and its auxiliaries arc constantly involved in many activities. It is imperative and highly encouraged that members aucnd the State, Regional, and National meetings.

The Blue and White Family was well represented at the Northpoint Rehabilitation Center for the elderly. One of the events for the Phi Theta Chapter at the University of Arkansas was to visit the elderly. Poems were giving out to the elderly as a reminder that someone cares and that God is love. Eta Sigma Zeta at the With the rising increase of people left in nursing homes and By Soror Carol Dodson "granny dumping", Phi Theta thought it Eta Sigma Zeta Chapter of'North Little Rock, AK has been walking for the would be nice to recure for breast cancer, diabetes, muscular sclerosis and the Americen Heart member those who Association, raising over $1,000 in support of the Seven Point Plan of many may have forAction in the area of Health and Wellness Awareness. gotten.

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Our focus is to be an asset to our communities and keep our families, friends, community, schools and churches informed as we stay in the forefront. Therefore, we act on the belief that we cannon conform unless we are informed. A quarterly newsletter is printed and the year starts with chapter management training. Of course, we always make time for fellowship and bonding with other sorors and our Sigma brothers.

Interestingly enough, our sorors learned about peoples and their families. Some families were there visiting their parents and conversations and greeting began. Sorors learned about how lonely it can be in places like nursing homes and hospitals. This confirmed that the chapter was doing the right thing.

Members participated in the National Peanut Festival, sponsored a Eta Sigma Zeta sorors are preparing for the future in new leadership and booth and were in the new visions. Donations were given to our Stork's Nest in Little Rock at the parade. All members Zeta house; school supplies were given to the North Little Rock school relayed as bell ringers district Alternative School. Scholarships were also given to our sponsoring for the Salvation Army undergraduate chapter at the University of Central Arkansas in Conway, in and observed the Dr. support ofthe Seven Point Plan of Action - Education. Martin L. King Jr. holiday by marching The creative sorors of the dove have plans underway for celebrations and in downtown Doi than. activities for a prosperous year that will move us forward, which will inorors also served as clude going to all local, state, regional, and national meetings. helpers at the Cultural Other projects for the Wircgrass Family Fair Finer Womanhood where Maya Angelou Week are the Voter Was a special guest. Registration, watching Beta Upsilon Zeta was a financial contributing sponsor of the informative, educational movies, donating clothing to the ArFa111ily Fair. kansas Children's Hospital in Little Rock and gave a dona-· tion to the Arkansas State Police Dept. to help distribute toys Beta Upsilon Zeta Chapter observed Founders' Day with the to poor and sick children. Co11ti1111elf 011 p11xe 56

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Aileen Parker and Irene Tzeng. They served as presenters for the Stork's Nest Workshop.

Sorors with fifty years of service as of June 2001 were recognized and presented with a 2:IB paperweight. A tribute was given by National First AntiBasileus Soror Shirley J. Bowles. The six sorors recognized were: Elizabeth Durham, Alpha Eta Zeta, Nell Baylor Carodine, Delta Omega Zeta, Helen Hampton, Lambda Xi Zeta, Beatrice Pearson, Beta Eta Zeta, Rutha Peges, Alpha Eta Zeta and Yvonne Moore, Alpha Eta Zeta. Fifty year members not in attendance

Congratulations to the 200 l Regional scholarship recipeints: Soror Susan Oawlen, Rho Gamma, University of Memphis; Sorors Keisha Larkin and Alandra Wallace, Lambda Beta Chapter, Jackson State University.

The National Educational Foundation Scholarship Recipients were: Tanjala Purnell-General, Jennifer Gamble-S. Evelyn Lewis Memorial, Shawania Marshall-Nancy W. McGee Graduate Fellowship. The Arnicae gave scholarships to assist high school seniors

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brothers of Alpha Chi Sigma chapter at the Fort Rucker Officers' Club. Members of the Archonettes Club participated in the Oratorical Contest. Other auxiliary groups who are working include the Arnicettes (Clergy Month and Make A Difference Day, distributed food baskets and visited the local nursing home), Pearlettcs attended the Alabama Shakespeare Theater and Piney Woods Art Festival. Beta Upsilon Zeta contributes to several local and national scholarship funds, including the National Kidney Foundation and the March of Dimes. The Amicae consists of 15 active members with Mrs. J. C. Wood as President and Soror Sabre Teague, advisor. Chapter member Sorer Anne Hadyn was inducted into the Zeta Ha 11 of Fame for the State of Alabama. 1 '1 Anti-Basileus Soror Frances Merrill reti red after over 30 years of teaching in the Dothan public schools.

were: Maggie Allen, Beta Xi Zeta, Martha T. Cunningham, Delta Theta Zeta, Betye Hearns, Delta Nu Zeta, Dorothy Berkley, Alpha Eta Zeta, Sari Ward, Delta Omega Zeta, Claudia Donaldson, Delta Omega Zeta, Dori Walters, Alpha Mu Zeta The Undergraduate Awards luncheon featured National Third Anti-Basileus Keisha Miller as the guest speaker. National Amicae Coordinator loror Annye Roberts was the guest peaker for the Amicae Breakfast.

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who are planning to attend co I lege for the 2001-2002 chool term. Those perons were: Jennifer Mixon, Robin Boyd, and Neikita Mitchell. Each slate was given a book scholarship. I would also like to take this opportunity to say that 1 am truly grateful for all

that you have done to encourage, implement and maintain chapter programs and scholarships for the region. Thank you for being a phenomenal group of ladies and for representing the "Unconquerable" outh Central Region with such distinction and pride. We have made a di ffcrencel

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Soror Scarlet H. Black South Carolina State Director

Soror Buretta Wright Florida State Director

Camera Shy ru1 SoMalinda Smith Stovall Georgia State Director

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Archonette Activities of Iota Lambda Zeta

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The Archonettc Club of Iota Lambda Zeta in Aiken, SC has been busy emulating the ideals or Zeta Phi Beta Sorority through numerous community service effort . These efforts include suppo rt or the National Multiple Sclerosis Society by working as vol untcers in the MS-Walk pub1 icity campaign, making donations of clothing the Aiken Churches Together Serving (ACTS) and making a financial contribution to the building fund of Ebenezer Baptist Church in

SC was promoted to Area One Superintendent (Director of Operations and Administration) with the Aiken Area One School District. Her employment responsibilities include hiring personnel, conducting staff development for employees, and public relations for 13 schools in the city of Aiken. Additionally, she serves on the Advisory Council that hears discipline cases and approves local budget . She served as Assistant Principal at South Aiken High School prior to this appointment.

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Iota Lambda Zeta Chapter hosts a Kwanzaa celebration annually as a community service project. This celebration honors our heritage through song and music, poetry, speeches, rites of passage and honoring community leaders. Archoncues are active participants in the program, by modeling African fashions and presenting a skit to illustrate the even principles of Kwanzaa.

I ncreascd knowledge or history, pol i tica I science, art and broadcasting was realized with visits to Atlanta GA to tour the birth home of Martin Luther King, The King Center for Nonviolent Social Change, and Ebenezer Baptist Church. They also visited Hammond l!ousc Galleries or African American Arts, among other stops. Other activities included classe on etiquette, safety, and women's health, and they have received recognition in many categories, including first place in the oratorical contest by Archoncue Stacey uber and the club received Archoncuc Auxiliary or the Year award and Attendance Youth Award.

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$5,000 from the South Carolina Osteoporosis Foundation (the highest award given in the state). This is the second grant the South Carolina Chapters have received from the Osteoporosis Foundation, who was pleased at the sorors' statewide approach to promoting physical activity and osteoporosis awareness among African-American.

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Epsilon Iota Zeta Chapter Celebrates A Year of Accomplishments Epsilon Iola Zeta Chapter of Greenville, South Carolina celebrated a year of diligent work at its annual Scholarship Luncheon Fashion Extravaganza at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Greenville. This event was the culmination of the chapter's activities over the past year. Participants helped to generate funds which exceed scholarship expectations. Sorors contributed to the Benjamin Banneker Sickle Cell Foundation and promoted the chapter's annual youth project. The chapter was recognized by the City Council of Greenville for work with the youth and received a generous contribution from the brothers of Phi Beta Sigma. Friend Betty Thompson was crowned "Zeta's Lady of Elegance" and Friend Mary Brockman was the I" runner up. Third runners up were Mrs. Azalcne Smith and Mrs. Bobbie

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By Soror Scarlett H. Black, SC State Director

Under the leadership or the University of South Carolina (U C) College or Nursing's Department of Family and ornmunity I lcalth Nur ing and the American Association for the Advancement or· cicncc, the South Carolina chapters have become a supporting organization for the South Carolina l lcalth Connection Project. Thi multi- site statewide intervention project is a community partnership between U C College or Nursing and over thirty churches and youth-oriented community organizations. Alarmed by the disproportionate health problems among minoritic , the project provides opportunities lor health and medical information to reach minority com-

rnunitic The lead cicntist is oror Or. Constance rnith I lendricks, Associate Pro lessor at U C ollege of Nursing and a state o !Ti ccr for the Sou th Carolina haptcrs of Zeta Phi Beta

Sorority, Inc. Sorer Hendricks received additional funding of $33,500 for the project from the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). The award-winning South Carolina chapters of Zeta Phi Beta orority, lnc., under the guidance of its national organization, boast 1100 members and 43 chapters. Soror Scarlett Black, South Carolina State Director states that, "by becoming a supporting organization with the S. C. Health Connection Project, we are able to affect healthier lifestyles and increased life expectancies for minorities in our communities." In addition to this health initiative, the South Carolina chapters continue a long relation hip with the National Office of the March of Dimes and the prevention of birth defects, and arc doubling their efforts in providing assistance and information lo pregnant women.

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Chapter Happenings in Beta Beta Zeta Chapter, Columbia, SC

Soror Dr. Constance Smith Hendricks received funding ($33,500) from the American Association for the Advancement or Science in Washington, D. C. to implement a statewide multi-site project. The proposal, South Carolina Health Connection Project (SCHC) was one of five funded from a nationwide response. Other sites funded were Phoenix, Arizona; San Jose, CA; Lansing, Ml, and Providence,

RI. By Soror Eunice McKelvey The Annual Blue Revue Blue Millennium Ball was held on December 27th where 17 lovely young ladies competed for the title of Miss Blue Revue at the Masonic Temple Grand Ballroom. Michelle Baxter was crowned Miss Blue Revue, Chinae Newton received First Runner-up honors and Rashida Dennis, second runner up. Soror Macon Gardner, Immediate Past National Tamias was mistre s of ceremonies and Brother Marion Wright, S. C. State Director, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. was master of ceremonies. The musical group "Straight Ahead" provided music for the Revue and ball. Sorors E sie Perkins and Pauline William were chairperson of the highly successful event. Collegiate sorors of Psi Eta, Kappa Beta, and Lambda chapters were the hostess chapters of the annual Founders' Day Luncheon. Soror Barbara C. Moore, immediate past national Executive Boa.rd Chair was the keynote speaker. Her speech emphasized the importance of providing positive leadership, and developing innovative ways to achieve the objectives of our great sorority, he advisors of the three chapter· arc Juliette Bynoe, Psi Eta, Soror Vivian Bush, Kappa Bela; and Soror Maxine Moses, Lambda. Psi Eta Chapter or the University or outh Carolina, Columbia, C, expressed their love and admiration to, oror Juliette Bynoe for the outstanding leadership and service rendered Lo their chapter over the years by awarding her a lovely plaque during a recent meeting,

This multi-site statewide intervention study established a community partnership between the University of South Carolina College of Nursing and 33 churches and youth-oriented community organization. The major goal of the project is lo promote health awareness among undcrserved African American and Latino Americans through implementation of interactive workshops in community and nonreligious educational programs. Additionally, the project uses interactive techniques to explain the major body systems and show damage that can be caused by alcohol, drugs, and tobacco. Fifteen sites South Carolina were selected from the supporting groups to receive Zeta Receives a small seed grant from the SCI IC Project i r they Science Funding agreed to implement at least IO activities and enroll at least 50 youth over a twelve month time frame. The project uses a train-the trainer approach. Participating groups/organizations arc a II owed the flexibility to implement the project within the auspices or existing youth programs. Each funded site received a kit which included a curriculum, blood pressure equipment, games, and videos. Four SC Zeta chapters (Beta Beta Zeta, Columbia; Lambda Chapter, Allen University, Columbia; Kappa Beta, Benedict College, Columbia; Psi Eta, University of South Carolina, Columbia) supported the proposal. One undergraduate chapter (Kappa Beta) is actively participating as a funded site. Kappa Beta is implementing the activities with youth from a local housing unit. Currently, they have 50 youth enrolled in the site project. They have been featured with a photo in the campus newspaper, The Benedict, Vol. 73 (I), page 2; showing one or the youth demonstrating the I lcimlich Maneuver. Beta Beta Zeta sorors have been assisting with the youth. Currently there arc 927 youth enrolled in the project statewide .. As ~d<l!tional funding is secured, more sites will be added. SC Zeta chapters will he invited to participate and implement the project in their service areas. Soror Dr. I lcndricks is a member or Beta Beta Zeta chapter in Columbia. She is the proud mother or Soror Denisha L. I lend ricks. Sorer I~r. I lcndricks is.'m Associate Professor in the Department of Family and Community I lcalth Nursing 111 the College of Nursing al the University of South Carolina. Soror Vivian C. Bush, our Basilcus, led chapter sorors wearing their Zeta Blue and White in the march to the S. C. Capital Building. The chapter was well represented at the magnificent rally to urge bringing down the Confederate Battle Flag from the dome or our Capitol.

, oror Eunice McKelvcy, Director, Beta Bela Zeta Stork's Nest participated in Legislative Day along with Sorors Eunice Robinson. The Archonelles Club participated in Walk America, along w ith . oror Claire Porter, Archonctte l\(h isor and Coordinator. Sorer Melody Wright is advisor for the Arniccttcs Club.

Kappa Iota Zeta Sorors Soror Tonya Cook "Sister Media Savvy" of Kappa Iota Zeta Chapter performed with Total Dance Company on its college tourofthe dansical "Fusion". This multimedia showcase presents the history of African-American dance forms from African dance to Hip-Hop utilizing song, dance, poetry, and African drums. Total Dance is headed by Terrie "Ajile" Axam, a former member of Arrested Development. "Fusion" toured Longwood College in Virginia and Morris Hill College in South Carolina. Soror Cook was also on "Peachtree Morning" a daytime program on the local NBC station with "Fusion".

Kappa Iota Zeta Chapter Holds Tea in Honor of Soror Zora Neale Hurston In celebration of Black History Month, the Atlanta Metropolitan Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Kappa Iota Zeta haptcr hosted "A Tea with Z" in February. The event honored esteemed I larlcm Renaissance author Soror Zora Neale Hurston.

The Office of African-American Student Services and Programs at Georgia State University paid homage to Soror Evelyn D. Brown for her outstanding contributions to the community, especially in working on behalf of our youth. Every May, the office hosts in annual African American Heritage Awards, which recognizes students, faculty, and staff of African descent. Soror Dr. Doris A. Derby serves as Director for the Office of African American Student Services and Programs (OAASS&P). Soror Evelyn Brown is to be commended for her dedication to Zeta and the community. She was responsible for initialing the sorority's national project "Stork's Nest".

The so smart ladies of Kappa Beta Chapter, donated $1,000 to their college, Benedict during the Charter Day commemoration held this semester. This occasion acknowledged corporations, organizations, and businesses who provided an invaluable service to the college in its role of offering quality education to the students of Benedict College. The chapter currently has nine members who alJ are honor students.

A folklorist, essayist, playwright, and anthropologist, Hurston was a woman of many talents and certainly ahead of her time. I lcr classic novel, 'Their Eyes Were Watching God" still serves as an important study of African-American southern culture. oror Dr. arol Marsh-Lockett, Assistant Professor of English at corgia tale University was the guest speaker. Other sorority members andra I larris and Tonya ook paid tribute to Zora through poetry and dance. A surprise visit was made by the 93-year old Selma Richardson, a native or Jacksonville, FL. Ms. Richardson was a close friend or oror I lurston and shared some enlightening anecdotes. L-R Sorors Tonya Cook, Or. Carol Marsh-Lockett & Linda Isabel

"Firsts" for Iota Eta Zeta Chapter By Soror Brenda Reynolds Daring to be different, Iota Eta Zeta Chapter of Decatur, Georgia sponsored a Bone Marrow Screening as one of its service projects in celebration of Finer Womanhood Month. Realizing that African-Americans are desperately in need of donors due to a shortage of suitable matches, this activity was coordinated in and effort to save lives. The event was held at a local Kroger Grocery Store, and was a total uccess. A whopping 34 donors stopped by to sign up by giving blood sampling in hopes of becoming a possible donor. For each donor that signed up, he or she received a free video entitled, "Healthy Living" that was donated by Kaiser Permanente. Lota Eta Zeta challenges other chapters to do likewise. Sponsoring a Community Easter Egg Hunt wa another first for the chapter. The Egg Hunt took place at a local park seconds away from our meeting site and also in an area with many underprivileged children. The event attracted at lea t 100 children, who came out to play games before the great Easter Egg llunt. McDonalds provided the refreshment . The grand prize winner of the Easter Egg Hunt was awarded an Easter Basket for finding a total of 44 eggs.

Sigmas and Zetas Making a Difference: The Sigma Zeta Foundation As the only Black Greek Lettered organization constitutionally bound to another, Zetas and Sigmas share a unique bond. The Metropolitan Chapters of Phi Beta igma Fraternity, Inc. and Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. formed and coown the Sigma Zeta Foundation. It i located on 2526 Delowe Drive, East Point, GA. The non-profit organization was created to better service the community and its needs. The foundation has implemented some innovative service projects such as a quiz bowl for school age children, a computer cour e for adults and a brown bag lecture series designed to provide education on health topics, i. e. diabetes, holistic health and menopause. The house (as it is called) was owned by the East Point Women's Club. It now serves as the proud meeting places for the chapters, as well a an event meeting place. Weddings, anniversary parties and other functions can be booked at the building. A concert was held by Soror Delores Major, an accomplished electric jazz viol in isl.

Soror honored by Bethlehem A. M. E. Church in South Carolina A retired educator, Rev. Soror Virginia Franklin Davis is a positive, progressive individual who works consistently to help the less fortunate. oror Davis was educated in the public schools or Marion. She holds a B. . degree in Elementary Education from Allen University, olurnbia, SC. Other in titutions or higher learning include outh Carolina State University, The Univer ity of outh Carolina and Frances Marion University. he i certi lied by the outh Caro 1 ina tale Department or Education in Elementary ·ducation, Special Education, Exceptional hildren, History, and ocial tudics. Rev. Davis is al o certified by outh Carolina Case Managers or the Chronic Mentally 111. he is a member of Mu Kappa Zeta hapter or Marion, C, the Black aucus ad the Order of the Eastern Star (Lily or the Valley), where she is a past officer. , oror Davis and her husband, James, have three children and five grandch i ldren. 1 lelping to rehabilitate drug addicts and

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alcoholics is one or her many talents, bringing them into the church. , oror Davis also spends a considerable amount or time isiting the sick in the hospitals and nursing homes, and finds time to hone her innate talents of singing, poetry, and songwriting.

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In 1998, the members of Gamma Rho Zeta Chapter celebrated 50 glorious years of helping to improve the human conditions in Manatee and Sarasota Counties. The chapter was chartered by six local school teachers, and the mission of the group included raising money in order to help high school graduates go to college, making donations to the then segregated Veterans Memorial I lospital in Bradenton (now called Manatee Memorial I lospital), purchasing convalc ccnce chair , decorating rooms and making contributions to patients care.

The six chartering members included the late Soror Affie Teal, the late Soror Kate Sue White, the late Soror Essie K. James, the late Soror Inez Foster, Soror Alice Partner and Soror Mildred Dawson. Today, Gamma Rho Zeta continues to donate to charitable organizations, present scholarships, recognizes women and girls as well as boys who make outstanding contributions to the community.

Gamma Rho Zeta By Soror Elaine Brown Because of her commitment lo education and her tireless efforts to help others, the Manatee County School Board members honored Soror Mary Simpson Strong by renaming the Tillman Full crvicc Family Center located at Tillman Elementary chool, 1415 29th Street East in Palmetto, Florida. The center provides clinical and parenting services for families. "It i a great honor," said Soror Strong. Especially for what the center stands for and because it bring families together and gets them involved in the schools. It was one or

the most beautiful ceremonies that I have seen." As a migrant resource specialist with the school district, she has helped to improve education opportunities for local migrant children and their families for over 20 years. Soror Mary Simpson Strong is an active member of Gamma Rho Zeta Chapter or Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Manatee and Sarasota Counties, Palmetto, Florida.

Special Tribute to Soror Evelyn D. Brown at the Heritage Awards

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The office of African-American Student Services and Programs at Georgia State University paid homage to Soror Evelyn D. Brown for her outstanding contributions to the community, especially in working on behalf of our youth. Every May, the office host its annual African American Heritage Award which recognizes students, faculty, and taff of A lrican de cent. Soror Dr. Doris A. Derby serves as Director for the Office of African American Student Services and Programs (OAASS&P). Soror Evelyn Brown is to be commended for her dedication to Zeta and the community. She wa responsible for initialing the sorority's national project, "Stork's Nest". . fnho11 '//}i1/1·1· ~>()():)

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Beta Tau Zeta Soror Featured in Miami Herald Soror Rosetta Vickers was profiled in the Miami Herald for her exemplary lifestyle, She worked as teacher, promoted to principal and a region director. Her and he usband, Zebedee, were noted for being "models of careful financial planning". They saved money from every paycheck, paid off their four-bedroom house in a few years and stayed at that home even though they could have afforded to purchase a newer and bigger home.

Beta Tau Zeta Sorors exemplifying the Seven Point Plan Soror Doris Harden was featured in the Miami Times Newspaper for her voluntcerisrn efforts and giving back to the community. She does outstanding community service and clearly practices what she preache . Charter member Sorer Eugenia B. Thomas participated in the Miami Book air International by helping to unveil a po ter at a pecial reception al Planet Hollywood in Coconut Grove.

Reverend Soror Marie Poiter, an outstanding community leader and activist, laid the cornerstone for the church she pastors, Mount Herman A. M. E. ofNaranja, FL. A pecial presentation on literacy wa planned and coordinated by Sorer Debra Dawkin al the New Jerusalem Primitive Baptist Church in Miami, FL. Due to oror Dawkins efforts, the New Jeru alem Primitive Baptist Church is the first and only church based World Literacy Center in the Miami area.

Zeta Awarded Grant from the Florida Bureau of Historic Preservation Trust Fund Zeta received noti lication that a matching grant-in-aid assistance grant in the amount of $15,000 was runded. Our grant was one or twenty-nine funded out or a possible seventy-seven. We ranked number seventeen. taff at the State Office shared with us that many grants arc not funded the first time they arc submitted. Persons present for the review or our grant included I lclcn (Jail man, Stale Director, I Icrrnan Gallman, representing Phi Beta igrna, Sorer Rosa Pickell, and Soror Rosa Brown, Founder/Executive Director. Other supporters who joined the group later in the day and were present during the Reception/Lobby included Mildred I loll ins, Annie B. Nelson, Malinda Jackson of Alpha Upsilon Zeta Chapter; Lillian Baloon and Lillie B. Ncsibcu or Iota Alpha Chapter; Anne Hill, Freda Vaughn and N. Y. Nathiri or lipsilon Epsilon Zeta Chapter; and Charlie Mac Woods and I larrict Brown, friends or Zeta.

The World Literacy Crusade has worked in partnership with Applied Schola tics International to create programs that arc designed to teach other individuals how to learn without any degrading educational label .

ZETA THESPIAN EDUCATIONAL ASSOCIATION, INC. As the old saying goes, "A yard is hard, but an inch is a cinch." Little by little we are inching closer to the reality of a Florida State Headquarters for our Zeta Family. Our organization is taking a step every day towards our goal of erecting a shrine. I am excited because so-0-0-0 many Sorors, Arnicae, Sigma Brothers and friends have joined in the march to make our dream a reality. We have done so much with so little in a relative short period of time. That is because we have committed "doer " who are searching inside, above and all around to maintain the faith and the ability to meet our challenges. These challenges include SERVICE, which is one of the founding principles of our great sorority. Ever mindful of the words of our late Brother George Washington Carver: "It isn '/ the cul of/he clothes that you wea1~

nor the stuffout of which they are made; though chosen with taste andfastidious care, ii isn't the price that you paid

fl isn '/ the size ofyour pile in the bank, nor the number of acres you own; fl isn '/ a question ofprestige or rank, nor a sinew, muscle or bone.

fl isn '/ the servants that come at your call Whether many, or little - or nothing at all It isn't the things you possess, I I's service that measures success. "

Beta Alpha Zeta Chapter Activities In June, the Jacksonville, FL community joined thousands of individuals and organizations across the country to observe the Third Annual Stand for hildren Day. Stand for Children Day is an annual opportunity lo demonstrate support for children. This year the focu is on improving the quality and affordability of childcare. The celebration was hosted by the Florida Easter Seal Society of Jacksonville at the Easter Seals Children Center. Beta Alpha Zeta's representative to the National Council of Negro Women was Soror Bettye Moore. Audience members listened as the pcakcrs espoused on the need for quality early-learning experiences to help children develop to their full potential and enter chool ready to learn. After the program, the group toured the center and refreshments were served. Sorer Zora Neale 11 ur ton's contributions were recognized at Bethel Baptist Institutional Church in July during their l 60-year annivcr ary. Also the talc leadership conference sorors who were recognized for Zeta membership of 50-plus years include Evelyn Well , Eugenia Brown, orinc Cole, Bettye Moore and Rosa mith. Other sorors recognized for dedicated service were Sorors Julia Wallace and ynthia Williams. Friend Lillie 13. Johnson received recognition for having the longest membership in the Arnicac Auxiliary in the state or Florida. In other news, oror Nadinc Kohn received her masters' degree in hristian Psychology from Truth Bible College. Arnicettes Joell Arnold, Nicole Ivy, Lisa Russell, and Cheyla cantling and Archoncue Wreneuia Devoe were all recognized and given well wishes from Beta Alpha Zeta chapter members.

Implementing the Grand's Seven Point Plan By Soror Chrislyn Turner The dynamic women of Epsi Ion Zeta the chapter maintain a weekly commitment to tutor school aged incarcerated juveniles held in the county detention center and also co- ponsor a quarterly, Black Heritage Quiz Bowl. The quiz bowl enables nine and ten year old children to learn about Black History in a fun and festive environment. While championing these efforts, Epsilon Zeta fo ters the ideals of education by sponsoring an annual Champagne Brunch and Dance. The goal of this affair is to raise funds for scholarships. The theme of this event was, "A Toast for Scholarships and Education".

Epsilon Zeta is proud to be the chapter that originated the Stork's Nest. The chapter teamed up with a local medical center to provide a baby shower for young, expectant mothers and provided layettes as a part of a prenatal program.

These eager sorors are always willing to lend a helping hand throughout the City of Atlanta. A highlight of a few of the service projects that Epsilon Zeta is involved with are the Atlanta Asthma Walk-A-Thon, the eleventh annual Black Family Reunion and the Brown Bag Lunch project. The Brown Bag Lunch Project is a particular favorite of the chapter as it provides a forum that focu es upon topics ranging from womens' health to financial stability. Specifically, under the umbrella of health and wellness awareness these vivacious ladies not only participated, but al o co- ponsored the Dark-N-Lovely Breast Cancer Awareness Fair.

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The astute ladies of Epsilon Zeta are no strangers to governmental affairs. Epsilon Zeta put all of its upporl behind chapter members Soror Dr. Anne L. Crawford, who ran for the City of Atlanta School Board District Six. The chapter has helped rai e campaign funds and sent out mailers to that this soror had an opportunity to exemplify her philo ophy,

Embraced by principles of ound fiscal management, the chapter Tarnias led the chapter through a re-organization of it budgetary proces of adopting a resolution that will earmark fund for a reserve account to be used only in the event of short operating funds. The phi lo ophy behind this movement was to provide better fiscal control and stabi I ity for the chapter. Lastly, when most chapters would begin lo wind down and look toward the end of the year, Ep i Ion Zeta found the time to induct eight new member .

EPSILON ZETA CHAPTER Saluting a Pioneer Great sorors have bui It the foundation of our i 11 ustrious organization and have equipped all of us not only to meet the challenges of the 21 ,t Century, but instead, exceed the expectation of the founders and the early members. One of those trailblazers is oror N. Marguerite Butler of Ep ilon Zeta Chapter. Initiated in 1930, into Psi Chapter on the campus or Clark College, now Clark Atlanta Univer ity, Soror Butler has served over 67 years, never allowing herself lo become an inactive member. As an advisor, a community leader and a pioneer in the area or program and services for children, adults, and senior citizens. as well a· a mentor in Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., oror Butler has always dedicated herself to the principles and precepts in which she believes. Iler belief' in

the growth and wcl fare or other has been manifested throughout her life. The idea of the first All-Greek Banquet during Finer Womanhood Weck was introduced and spearheaded by Sorer Butler in 1951. The Eye Glass Project for Minorities was introduced under her leadership and the first pair or glasses wa given to a second grade student at Ashby trcct School (now E. R. Carter Elementary) in Atlanta, GA. The lirst Girl cout Troop for minorities in the City 01· Atlanta was also organized by

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In I 958, she organized the Atlanta Zeta Arnicac and still cosponsors this group. Soror Butler has served ~psilon Zeta Chapter and Zeta Phi Bela , orority, lnc., in many capacities. he has successfully served as chapter Hasilcus, Anti-Basilcus, Grammatcus, Epistoleus, and Antapokritis. l lowcvcr, her services were not limited to the local level. oror Butler scr cd as the first Stale of Georgia deputy, an office held prior to the inception 01· State Directors .. oror Butler has had the honor or coordinating activities for the 1938 Boule which convened

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Soror Cheryl Williams Regional Director

Soror Vondel Smith Sloan Louisiana State Director

Soror Johnnie Mae McClain West Texas State Director

Soror Lee Frank East Texas State Director

The ''Mighty" Southern Region

Mu Zeta Chapter Baton Rouge, Louisiana Zeta Phi Beta -s Premier Chapter On the Move Since returning from Boule' 2000, where the chapter received the honor of 1st place as premier chapter, the member of Mu Zeta have been extremely busy. Under the leadership of the current Basileus, Dr. Bernestine 8. McGee and the immediate past Basileus, Mary G. Burton, the chapter has had a year or hard work as it implemented the Grand' s Seven Point Plan or Action.

in need. Food boxes are also prepared and delivered at Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter Holidays. The boxes arc attractively decorated with seasonal designs and Mu Zeta Labels. Other activities or the Community Voluntecrism Committee include:

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Mu Zeta Chapter continues to broaden the knowledge of children through Zeta's Bene hmark Programs such as Zeta's Saturday Academy, and the 5111 grade Recognition Program. Zeta's Saturday Academy was held at a library in the community and assisted school-aged children with conflict resolution, reading skills, and multicultural issues. In regards to the y1i grade Recognition Pro-

King, Jr. observance sponsored by the NAACP. Mu Zeta serves as monitors for the program. and on various committees. » Sponsored toy and book drives for the children hospitalized at Earl K. Long Medical Center. » Collected magazines for nursing homes and Earl K. Long Medical Center waiting area. » Prepared and delivered flood buck els lo the American Red Cross. » Wrapped toys lor needy children during the Christmas season. » Served as Walk America volunteers

gram, students were given recognition for their achievements in chool and awards were given based on their essay writing and oratorical skills. Great emphasis was also given to the National Educational Foundation. Mu Zeta surprised Soror Isabel M. Herson with a birthday celebration on her 90th Birthday. Love gifts were made to the National Educational Foundation lor the Isabel M. Herson Scholarship Fund.

Community Volunteerism Mu Zeta Chapter works untiringly rendering services to those in need and serving as volunteers with various agencies throughout the community. We arc proud of our "Zeta Food Bank" housed in the Zeta Sorority house. The food items arc placed in boxes/barrels and the committee members deliver them lo the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank, Mission Center, Watch- arc Families & Extended Families, as well as to Stork's est clients and other persons/families

Marion L. Carroll, a doctoral candidate from the Department or Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center was the keynote speaker. The seminar was designed to raise the level or awareness regarding the rapid strides being made in human genome research, and its potential and value to minorities, particularly in the area or health care. The seminar addressed ethical, legal, and social issues raised by human genome research and also its impact various health problems that arc prevalent among minorities. Local members of other Greek let-

» Sponsored book drives for the Ii-

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groups. » I lostcd an annual Thanksgiving dinner for senior citizens through out the community. Last year the chapter fed over 50 senior citizens, and each one looks forward to re turning each year.

The annual I lcalth Fair was also carried out recently where health issues such as diabetes, hypertension, !!IV/AIDS, breast cancer, were discussed with people from the community. Physicians and Registered Nurses were on site to answer questions and Southern University's Jag Mobile (I lcalth Unit) was also on site, which allowed l'or health screenings to take place.

Health and Wellness Awareness The Chapter has been remarkably busy in this area the Seven Point Plan 01· Action. Mu Zeta Chapter held a seminar during the annual Finer Womanhood Observance. The seminar topic '.\ as "I lurnan Genomic Research: Implications for I lcalth rn1d I lcalthcarc." Mr.

·r he Zeta Ladies arc also making strides with educating and assisting new mothers and mothers-to-be through the Stork's est Program. ll was Ughr.,, Cameras, Action when Mu Zeta chap-

ter sponsored a baby shower for Donna Brill, a news anchorwoman from WAFB, where all girts given were donated to the Stork's Nest. Pregnant mothers who had completed the train-

Leen new sorors for 2000-200 I. In adDELTA UPSILON ZETA dition, a reclamation luncheon was given SUPPORTS for all inactive sorors throughout the community in which they were given the "STAND FOR CHILDREN" opportunity to chat with the Grand. This ing sessions of the Stork's Nest Program endeavor brought about the return of Delta Upsilon Zeta has joined with our National Office and many other national were given layettes and numerous gift several sorors to active status. organizations in support of Stand for at the shower and were interviewed reChildren, with the focus being on healthy garding their experience with the Stork's Economic Development Ne t Program. Blue Revue 200 I was a great success children. this year. This activity generated over Governmental Affairs $20,000 in runds to support scholarships Stand for Children is encouraging the The chapter recently participated in a and charities. Eight beautiful young la- nation to take a "Virtual Stand For ChilBlue/While Day al the State Capital, dies were presented this year and the dren". We can show our support for where they met with legislators to talk event was brought to a climax with a children by signing "Stand 's Virtual Peabout important issues impacting performance from Jason B. Oby, a re- tition for Health Children." women and families. Sorors learned of nowned Tenor/Soloist from Houston, Join in the Virtual Stand for Children by pending Bill and how they could affect Texas. visiting their web site at www...staud..ill.g. the citizens of Louisiana. Political stratPlease encourage friends and colleagues egics were planned during Mu Zeta's Drug and Substance to take a Virtual Stand for Children by visit al the Capital. Abuse Prevention A portion of Mu Zeta's recent health fair visiting the website and sending an eThe members of Mu Zeta Chapter also focused on Drug and Substance Abuse mail pledge to pJedg.e.@st.and,01:g. work hard during campaign season en- Prevention. Students from Southern couraging persons to vote through hand- University and A & M College gave With your help, this online campaign for ing out flyers and telephone contact. great information and attendees from the children will make a major difference in our children's health and lives. We encommunity were very receptive. courage all our sorors to also encourage During Drug and Substance Abuse at least five people lo also make a pledge. Awareness week al Southern University Thank you for taking a stand! and A & M College, Soror Elecia Lathon, member or Mu Zeta Chapter a sistcd Bela Alpha Chapter by distributing much needed information and getLing out the message to students on the college campus to "Just Say No". EPSILON PI

Chapter Management Through the participation of sorors in Retreat 2000, the chapter was able to regroup and prepare to begin a productive year. he retreat was held al the Blue Cross Blue Shield Convention Center, and the theme was "Altitudes: IL colors e cry situation in our lives". orors or Mu Zeta haptcr round the retreat to be very refreshing and spirit Ii I led. Th is was our second fu I ly corporate sponsored rct real. Also under chapter management, the chapter made strides by bringing in nine-

Our Arniccues had an exciting time with the "Girl Power" Program during the year. This program focused on drug prevention and awareness through building sci f-cstccm, Mu Zeta haptcr or Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. has done what it takes to bccome the premier chapter in Zetadorn, and will stay committed to the national theme "Positioning Zeta Preeminence: Preparing for the 21 ,l Century-The New Millennium". We will continue lo hold high the ideals of finer womanhood, ervice, sister love, and scholar hip in all we do, and stay on the path that our Five Pearls have set before us.

CHAPTER ACTIVITIES Sorors Roslyn Simon and Shequlyn Watson volunteered their time in working in the Bowie-Miller County Literacy Council Booth at the Four States Ground Fair. Soror Josette Rice, and Shequlyn Watson along with other Epsilon Pi Soro rs participated in the American Red Cross's Festival or Trees (undraiser at the Truman Arnold Center on Texas A & M University Campus-Texarkana, TX. They decorated a tree and cho e, "Sisters of the Dove" as their theme. Their proceeds were donated Lo the local American Red Cross Chapter.

'T'rie ladies of Gamma Kappa Zeta .1 Chapter have been having fun making Zeta visible, providing services to the community and very busy working with Sigmas, the undergraduate sorors, Archonettes and Arnicae. The Amicae participated in voter registration at Texarkana Central Mall in the fall. They volunteered as Christmas bell ringers for the Salvation Army and hosted a Christmas Party inviting Zetas and Friend . The Zetas, Amicae and Archonettes observed Finer Womanhood Month by worshipping together at Miles Chapter CME Church in Texarkana, AK. The chapter gave a Thanksgiving basket to a needy family and gave two Christmas baskets through the Pan-He I len ic Council. Epsilon Pi, Advisors, Miss Blue Revue, and Zeta Amicae rode through the streets of Texarkana, TX in the Christmas Parade. Epsi Ion Pi, Advisors and Beta Tau Sigma rode in the Martin Luther King Parade.

Soror Eliza McNeal, a founder of Student To Succeed). In this program, Gamma Kappa Zeta Chapter gave the she recruits volunteers to work with pubhistory of the local chapter and the his- lic school children. She will recruit anytory of the sorority. Soror Marlana Wil- one interested in teaching students the liams, a member of Epsilon Pi Chapter, joy of reading. She has been the Lanwhich is sponsored by Gamma Kappa guage Arts Coordinator for the program Zeta Chapter. Past, present and future since 1992. Over 250 volunteer arc reflections were given by Sorors tutoring language arts skills one-on-one Shequlyn Watson, Roslyn Simon, with children Ernestine Williams, Verna Davis and Jo Ann Rice. Bro. Kenneth Link and Bro. For that ervicc-and for the achievement and recognition it has brought her school Arthur McNeal. and community, Soror Rice was honored Entertainment ranged from step shows as a Distingui hed Alumni or Texas A given by Epsilon Pi and the Sigma Beta & M University-Texarkana (TAMU-T). Club, a poem, "Phenomenal Woman", She earned two degree from Texas A recited by Archonctte Nisha Larry, and & M a B. S. degree in Education and a inspirational sacred reading by Amica M. A. in lnterdi ciplinary skills. Both Be I zora G oodn i gh t to cheers r ro m her husband, Arties, and their daughter, Gamma Kappa Zeta sorors let by Soror Soror Josette Rice, al o hold TAMU-T Annette Forte and a poem by Beta Tau degrees. Sigma. Soror Dorothy Boyd had everyFor her I IOSTS work Soror Rice earned the National Belly charff Memoria I Award in 1994. l lOSTS has been chosen a a national exemplary school and each year averages 12 visits from other chool district ccking to start a HOSTS program. She has pre entcd nationally about the secrets of motivation for one on their reel dancing. HOST volunteers. Sorer Rice is listed in Who's WhoAmongAmcrica's TeachBarbara Larry of Gamma Kappa Zeta Chapter and President Wayne Garri on ers, among many other awards. of Beta Tau igrna Chapter gave motiorority awards and activitie include vational moment . She pre cnted awards crving a an advi or to Epsi Ion Pi haplo Past Basilci Boyd and Lane in appreciation ror out landing leadership, dedi- ter, oror or the Year Award, Gamma Kappa Zeta chapter and has worked on cation and innovation as Basilci. public relations for the Sigma Zeta project "Tribute to African-American Women."

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Gamma Kappa Zeta Stresses Unity Gamma Kappa Zeta Chapter is strengthened by family unity. Chapter member gathered at the outhwe t Electric Coop Building in Texarkana, Arkan a to observe jointly Founders' Day observance with Beta Tau igma Chapter. The theme was, "It's a Family Affair". Zetas, igmas, Arnicac, Archonettes, Beta Sigma Club, Family and Friend . Soror Maxine Crittenden gave greetings and the occasion to the assembly. oror Jo Ann Rice served a. toastrnistre . The invocation was given by Brother Arthur McNcal. founder of Beta Tau , igma Chapter and a igma Man for 60 years. (n/,"11 I/J111,·1· ~.'/l/l!'

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J<appa poin' It' The dynamic ladies of Kappa Zeta in Dallas are reaching toward great strides. The sorors were deputized as voter registrars, enabling them to register citizens throughout Dallas County. Realizing the importance of being counted at the ballot, more than 60 members took the oath to do their part to encourage voters, especially the underrepresented AfricanAmerican constituent, to go to the polls in record numbers. The governmental point of the Seven Point Plan is not the only point that Kappa Zeta is hitting. Sorors literally hit the ground running in the annual "Race for the Cure Breast Cancer 5K Run." With the overwhelming prevalence of this di ease that claims the lives of many African-American women, oror put on their running shoes and joined in the light against this silent killer. Afterward, these "runners" attended the monthly sorority meeting where oror Etta Slaughter, a registered nurse, explained how to give monthly

self' breast examination. And the sorors didn't slow down after the run. The lollowing weekend, sorors sponsored a Drug and Substance Abuse Workshop. " ay No to Drugs or Yes to Death: What is Your Choice?" was the theme for an informative workshop that taught the dangers or using drugs and how lo combat the ·e deadly substances. Arca youth gathered lo hear members

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from the Dallas Council of Alcohol and Substance Abuse discuss the fears and evils of the substances. They also watched videos, slide presentations and viewed exhibits. Talk about Girl Power! The young ladies definitely said yes to life and no way to drugs! As the light of Zeta burns, so the energy of Kappa Zeta's youth auxiliaries. All three groups are busy with community service projects, as wel I as concentrating on education. The Archonettes have sponsored an essay contest, forming a reading club and doing many other exciting things. Past President LaShandra Wilson and Past Vice President Stefani Williams both received trophies for their educational prowess. Hats off to Soror Cassandra Black, member of Kappa Zeta who was elected to a second term as National President Pan' 1 lellenic Council.

Kappa Zeta and its Stork's Nest Component Host Community Family Fair On Saturday,April 7,2001, Kappa Zeta Chapter in Dalla , Texas hosted a "Community Family Fair" at the St. Phillips Catholic School. This event was a means or combining several phases of the Seven Point Plan or Action. The purpose of this family event was to provide a forum through which members or the community could receive health screening and information, college enrollment information, and infant items for indigent families. Through the health fair component, participants received screening for blood pressure, cholesterol, and bone marrow dona lions. Members of Phi Beta igrna networked with the chapter in an effort to encourage males lo seek testing for

prostate cancer. Members of Kappa Zeta coordinated with Jewel Banks to arrange for free mammograms that were provided by St. Paul Hospital's mobile mammography unit. Other components included a college fair which had a two-fold purpose in that materials and information concerning enrollment in the Dallas County Com-

rnunity College District were provided as well as a workshop on "non-traditional jobs," which was conducted by a representative of El Centro College. The Stork's Nest component provided infant and children clothing and accessories for donation to indigent families within the community.

In addition to the above services , this fair provided a forum for Kappa Zeta's annual Drug and Substance Abuse Prevention workshop in which children ages 6 to 18 were provided information regarding the perils of drug abuse and given tools to help resist pressure to use drugs. Presenters at the workshop included representatives from the Greater Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse, the Spit Tobacco Prevention Network , and Ala-Teen, a group that helps children deal with Alcoholism. Soror Ernestine Mills-Brown, and education specialist, served as coordinator for this component. Other groups providing useful information included the Dallas Head Start Program and Girls, Inc. The event was such a success that Dr. Lavern Holyfield, Basileus of Kappa Zeta and Soror Virgie Hunter, Chairman of the Board of Stork's Nest, recommended that thi become an annual event.

Alpha Kappa Zeta Chapter News Alpha Kappa Zeta Chapter of Austin, TX diligently began its year toward the Seven Point Plan of Action as instituted by International Grand Basileus Dr. Barbara West Carpenter. Alpha Kappa Zeta Chapter has fostered much community awarcne s of civil rights activism by organizing a Martin Luther King exhibit that is a traveling display for the months of January and February to call attention to Black History Month and Dr. King's birthday. Austin Zetas are always very excited about Founder's Day and Finer Womanhood activities. Founder 'Day began with a repledge/rededication ceremony followed by a delicious lunch and culminated with an awe-inspiring mes age of "Her History of Zeta Phi Bela orority" by Soror Nancy Taylor. The message was designed to unite and delight

tributed by Soror Y. Jackson and Soror Johnnie McClain, the West Texas State Director. Presenters were Soror Dr. Lavern Holyfield, protocol; Sorer Alberta Thomas, parliamentary procedures; Soror Valinda Samples, advisors training, Soror Joyce Parker, Implementing the Seven Point Plan or Action, Soror Lee Frank, conflict resolution; and Sorors Cheryl Williams/Johnnie McClain, membership intake. Sorors worked together to emphasize Zeta goals, ideals and established lasting friend hips. Other ongoing activities include the Zeta Cultural Corner held by Soror Eloise Johnson, the organizing of the Arniceue groups under the guidance of Soror Melis a Guidry and Eloise Johnson, funclraising, making sandwiches for the homeless, Stork's Ne t, an Amieac workshop, an annual awards program for the youth.

all Zelas. Finer Womanhood activities included Zeta Select-A-Pal where a Zeta Pal was selected and treated for a week; shared breakfa t/lunchcon and culminated with a special Blue and/or White gift basket; a memorial was held and flowers placed on Triumphant orors grave ; me sages of cheer sent to sick and hut in Zetas and friends. Altar flowers are alway placed in churches in memory or deceased soror .

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Growth in Central Texas has also resulted in growth in the number of Greek organizations in the area. Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. granted a charter to the new Pi Omega Zeta Chapter. Zetas from Waco, San Antonio, Killeen, Beaumont and Dal las attended the chartc ring and installation of officers. Among the first officers were President, Linda Y. Jackson; First Vice President, Kimberly Keys; Second Vice President, L 'Oreal tepney; Secretary, Annett Aron; Treasurer, Andrea M. Charlton; Parliamentarian, Kimberly Harris and Publications, Jackie Sams. Thirteen members form the new chapter which has identi ficd health and we lines , education and spi ritua I growth a it chapter goals as aligned with the national goals of the sorority. The charter members are: Erin Abernathy, Annette Aron, Andrea Charlton, Melissa Guidry, Kimberly M. 1 larri , Linda Y. Jack on, Denise Jones, Kimberly R. Keys, Jackie Sam , L'Oreal tepney and Mary Thomas. In addition, other active member are andra Brown and Kimberly Young. Pi Omega Zeta also sponsors a youth group, comprised of 22 young girls between the ages ofnine and 13 who per-

Gamma Pi Zeta Chapter The annual Undergraduate Retreat wa a huge success on the campus of the University ofTexas at Au tin and hosted by Alpha Kappa Zeta chapter, Omicron Theta Chapter, Univer ity or exas at Austin and Upsilon Alpha chapter, 1 luston-Tillot on College, Au tin. There were 193 undergraduates in attendance and 67 advisors/board members. Thirtyfour o f the 43 chapters were represented. The Regional Director stated this was the largest attendance in regional history. The major key to the success or the retreat was a direct result or the work con-

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The chapter has designed program on Youth elf-Improvement. The program featured youth in Creative Writing, Drama, Public Speaking and Young topper · for hrist, I! igh I ights for the evening was "Portraits We Paint With Words". These people arc lrom Waco, TX. They have performed in many cities including Louisiana, California and several cities in Texas. The program has encouraged many our youth in Marl in and other communities to excel in school and their communities.

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Keepin' It In The Family My name is Nina Lisette Grant. I wo: born on Aprilt.l, 1qqq at 1:11 prn. As my shirt reads! 'ma Zeta Baby! My Mothers name is Nicolette Grant (maiden name Tbweott). 5he became a member of Zeta Phi Beta in the 5pring of 1qqo at 5UNY New Paltz in New York. My father's name is Robert Grant. HE became a member of Phi Beta5igma in the5pring of 1q37 at 5UNY New Paltz. My mother's twin sister, 5LrZette f hweatt, is also a Zeta. 5he became a member in the 5pring of 1qq1 at the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor. I also have a third cousin who used to work at national headquarters named Joanne fhweatt. As you can see,I am destined to wear blue and white. It's in my blood!

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Soror Dr. Nancy 8. Shepard has had a very busy and exciting term an International Poet Laureate. ln September of 1996, she read some of her works at McNeese Slate Univer ity. he also read her works at Sacred Heart Catholic School, Kennedy Elementary School Christma program, Lake-Charles Boston High School, Clifton Elementary School and was presented in concert al oat Grambling State and the Alumna Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. Soror Shepard's has authored and published several books. They are: Moment , Thoughts and Deed ; With Love; Shared Gifts; Many Hats, Many Faces; Part Truce Part Black; Rhythmic Alphabet; First Step Arithmetic; My Si ter - My Friend, Birds Gotta Fly - ISBN# 0-9653 945-2-2 and 99 Pound , the Rows to a Dream. he is a graduate of Eastside High School. She later received her B. S. Degree from Grambling State University and her Master's and Specialist Degrees from McNeesc State Univer ity. Soror Shepard has recently completed her work on the Ph.D. from the Union Institute in Cincinnati, Ohio in Creative Writing. Dr. Shepard is a retired Health, Physical Education and Dance Instructor for the Calcasieu Pari h chool ystem. Her book entitled Birds Gotta Fl)". is at present being written into a movie cript with I lcr dis crtation, a creative novel, is entitled 29 Pounds the Row to a Dream being is also being considered as a crecnplay. Well-known on local, slate, and national levels, oror Shepard i founder or the Louisiana State Arts and humanities Council for African-Americans, Lake Area Writers Crib, Deep outh Writer's Conference, International ociety of Poets llall of Fame Black Heritage Festival or outhwcst Louisiana llall or Fame and a panel member or the alcasieu Parish Arts ouncil. Additionally, he ha received countle distinctions and honor including city and talc proclamation and awards, honorary offices, listed in the Blue Book Out landing People of the South, Top Lady of the Year, Top Ladies of Distinction, and three major national award from the National office or Zeta Phi Beta. he i a member or Beta Kappa Zeta Chapter where she has erved on all levels, including a four-year term as Basilcu ·. he has been preented in numcrou poetry concert throughout the country. Soror hepard plans to use her many writing talents in the promotion or Zeta Phi Beta orority, Inc. and he urge all published authors and writers or Zeta to do the ame. he is married to .aptain Wilbert hepard and the mother or akrlna Shepard, also a Zeta.

Storyteller, Poet, and Writer of Children's Books~Soror Fay Giles Oden

What Really Happened In Rosewood? By Soror Sharon Hardin

Soror Fay Giles Oden is the author of four books, Calvin and His Video.Camera, W.he.teis....C.alYin, lD..r.eam a Journey, and Calvin's Curtain Call. She's written a pamphlet called The Flying School and her latest books are entitled Believe and Journey Soror Oden was born, ra.i ed, and educated in Nashville, Tennessee. After graduating from Pearl Senior High School with honors, she attended Tennessee A& J State University where she received an A. B. degree in English with a minor in Science. She also became certified in Elementary Education. Sorer Oden resides in Silverton, Ohio with her husband and she worked in the Cincinnati Public school for over thirty year .

Imagine carrying a family secret around with you since age five. A deep dark secret so tragic that one day you knew you would have to tell the world the real truth. That is what Soror Lizzie Polly Robinson-Brown Jenkins has carried with her for years, and now Soror Jenkins speaks out and tells the "real" story about the "Rosewood Massacre," in a book to be released early in 2000 title, The Real Rosewood.

She keeps busy giving lectures on "How to Write a Book" and has done storytelling at many schools, daycare centers, churches, and libraries. In her spare time she writes articles for local newspapers and has been a Women's Day speaker for various local churches. Fay is listed in the 1996-1997 and 1998-1999 editions or Who's Who in the Midwest. oror Oden has received ccrti licates or recognition from the Famous Poets or America, and her poems are listed in Spri ngboroughs Garden or Verse. Most recently Soror Oden was selected for inclusion in the 1998 issues or Who's Who in Entertainment and the 2000 Most Outstanding Persons of the Twentieth Century. She is a member of the Zeta Society or Published Authors. Her books can be reviewed on the Internet at www.Authorlllu tr- ourcc.com and can be back-ordered through Baker and Taylor or by calling 1-800-684-ODEN. ~

You ask, what does Soror Lizzie Jenkins know about Rosewood. Soror Jenkins is the niece of Mahulda Gussie Brown Carrier, the "real" school teacher in Rosewood from ] 9151923, after living a life of torture. Her mother, Theresa Brown Robinson, Mahulda's sister, serves as the historian for this intimate sequel in the history of her family. In The Real Rosewood, Soror Jenkins tells much of which has never been told about one of Florida's dark.est and longest kept secrets. She retired in 1994, after 31 years of teaching to further investigate Rosewood's hidden agenda. Says Soror Jenkins, "I have mentally lived Rosewood since I was a little girl. I feel that every Black American has lived Rosewood only in a different place. It is time to set the record straight. It is time to tell the world what really happened in Rosewood." Soror Lizzie Jenkins doesn't stop telling the "real" story of Rosewood in her book She also writes poems, and songs about the events, plus she is a master Rosewood storyteller and enjoys telling the "real" story she first heard at age five. Her goal is to get The Real Rosewood adopted by schools. She will establish the Mahulda Gussie Brown Carrier scholarship endowment through her nonprofit Foundation, I, Too, Lived Rosewood. Soror Jenkins hopes that her works will take negative effects and turn them into positive affects. If you'd like to know more about Soror Lizzie Jenkins Rosewood and her soon to be released book, The Real' Rosewood, you may go to her website at h1t.p_JL www.RosewoodFlorida.com or email her directly at: Lizzie rosewoodflorida.com

Iowa Soror Writes State African-American History Frances Hawthorne When Soror Frances Hawthorne retired as an Elemenlary School Principal in 1990, she returned to her first love - writing history. In 1993 she published African-Americans.in Iowa: A Chronicle or Contributions- 1830-1992. The book i available from the author. Currently, she is one of 21 chapter contributors for Outside In: African-Arncricans, In J a, a reference book, which is due off the press early in

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1999. She is proud of her strong support and participation in Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, serving as Midwestern Regional Health Coordinator, Iowa Amicae Coordinator, and Nu Mu Zeta Arnicae Advisor. Soror Hawthorne is a graduate of Lincoln University (MO) with a Bachelor of Science in Journalism degree, and later received her Masters' degree in Teaching from Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa. She is a charter member of two Zeta chapters, and undergraduate chapter at Lincoln University and Nu Mu Zeta graduate chapter in 1985. Soror Hawthorne is a sought-after speaker in Des Moines and Central Iowa. She has received numerous awards including the 1991 Woman of Achievement, 1993 Drake University Out landing Alumni, 1992 Iowa Outstanding Education Administrator in Support of Music, 1995 Des Moines Education A sociation Friend of Education Award and Out landing Zeta during the 751h Anniver ary Celebration.

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Soror Dr. Leatha B. Hayes' autobiography Blossom Bit by Bit, ISBN # 0-9657605-0-2 is a captivating page-turner of triumph over adversity. A sharecropper's daughter, she lo t her mother at the tender age of thirteen and her family became welfare recipients. The third of nine children, she then helped her father raise the family that included a one-year-old, three-year-old, and a five-year-old. While spending seven month of the year in the cotton fields, he was only able to attend school five months or the year. Nevertheless she graduated from high chool. Aspiring for a better way or life, Soror Hayes left Mississippi for Chicago for a better way or life. Graduating with honors, she earned an A.A. degree from Kennedy King Junior College in 1971. In 1973 she received a Corti ficatc or Merit for High Scholastic Achievements from the Department or Biological cicnccs or Chicago State University where she received her Bachelor of Science Degree. While earning her Master's of': cicncc, she worked as a faculty member at Chicago State her alma mater. Graduating from Michigan State University twenty-one years after graduating from high school, she became a Doctor or Osteopathy and is Board-Ccrrificd. She is a member or many professional organizations mid the recipient or many awards and honors, including a Zeta the Year Award for Outstanding Sen ice to Zeta Beta Zeta Chapter and a I lall of Fame award also from Zeta Beta Zeta. oror I Iaycs received a Key to the City Fl int in recognition or her book 13 lossorn Bit By Bil and was acknowledged as a Distinguished Alumnus from the Michigan Stale University College of Osteopathic Medicine Dr. I laycs serves her community in a number or different capacities. She is a member the Zeta Society or Published Authors. A very active and committed Zeta, she is presently the Hasilcus Zeta Hcta Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.

Poet Compiles 15 Years of Inspiration Soror Debra Vinson Sloan Soror Debra Vinson Sloan captures the struggles, challenges, and triumphs in the realities or Ii re in her first book or poetry, The Fire Inside. ISBN# 0-9660733-0-4. This soulful collection or rhyme and wit touches on a broad spectrum of life's lessons ranging from romance to society. She is a member or Mu Rho Zeta Chapter in Akron, Ohio and received her degree from Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio. Soror Sloan has written poetry since 1982 and ha been featured in many newspapers. Debra is a member of the Zeta Society or Published Authors. Her collection of poetry spans 15 years and she was inspired by her friend and Sigma Brother Bradley Miles to write her poetry book and to join Zeta Phi Beta Sorority. After spending time with the Zeta's and Sigma's on her campus, Soror Sloan knew Zeta was the choice for her. "They welcomed me into the 'family' even before I crossed. All the Zeta's required was a sincere heart, acceptable grades, community service and compliance with the standards and tenets or Zeta's finer womanhood. I am honored to have met their standards!" Iler future ambition is to publish an anthology of poetry by schoolchildren. She is the mother of' two and is a volunteer for the sorority's Stork's Nest. She also conducts motivational speaking sessions at schools and volunteers to help new parents.

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, oror Mary Louise Oakes is the author or Aid to Teachers or low Learners, ISBN # 0-9622843-1-9 Motivating Ideas for Parent', Teachers, and tudcnts: 35 way· lo motivate an Individual or Group to Learn - ISBN # 0-9622843-0-0. She has completed coursework lor her Ph.Din Psychology al California C. University, and is working toward another doctorate in Administration and Supervision from Bowling Green State University. Other education includes a Master in Education in Educational Psychology from the University ofToledo and her Bachelor's degree in English, Social Studies, and Elementary Education. She is a ?1" grade science teacher at De Vcaux Junior I ligh School and is certified in numerous disciplines including social psychology, parent surrogate training, and mental retardation. She is a member or Zeta's Society of Published Authors . . (l'll1t111 '//iill<'I' ~'()()~)

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Born on July 27, 1958 in Gainesville, Florida, Soror Janice Sims grew up in tiny High Springs, Florida. She was the second child in a family or five siblings. From the time she was twelve years old, Janice was preoccupied with words. She read books, magazines and newspapers continually. She also kept a journal and wrote poetry and short stories which were usually African-American versions or fairy tales she'd read. In high school, she discovered romance novels. Along with four girlfriend , she formed a book club in which they would exchange novels. Soon, however, the group grew bored with the novels. Plus, they were very aggrieved over the fact that they never saw themselves represented in the tories, or on the covers of these novels. Janice started writing short stories of a romantic nature with African-American characters. She presented them to her fellow lovers of romance; they liked them and began writing stories of their own.

After high school, Janice attended the Univcr ity of Florida where she became a Zeta and received her degree in Advertising. Al that time, having few role models, she didn't believe she could have a career as a writer. 1 lowever, in 1995, she wrote her first rul I-length novel, A FFAJ R OF Tl I - 11 EART. Janice submitted it to Odyssey Books, a publishing company headed by Leticia Peoples of Maryland. Odys ey Books was then going through some financial clirficulties. Ms. Peoples believed Janice hawed promise as a novelist and forwarded her manuscript to Monica I larri of Kensington Publishing in New York City. Ms. Harris liked the novel and agreed to publish it under Kensington's Arabesque imprint. ince then, Janice ha had three other books published by Kensington under the Arabesque imprint:

Affair of the Heart, July '96 l B 0- 7860-0280-8 Love Letters, Feb '97 ISBN 0- 7860-0366-9 All the Right Reasons, June '97 I BN 0- 7860-0405-3 Out of the Blue, re lea sed Dec '98 ISBN 0- 7860-0596-3

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Zeta Soror Author of African-American Romance Novel Janice L. Reed has completed a romance novel touching on the topic of African royalty. She writes under her pen name, Janice L. Dennie, which is also her maiden name. She says African royalty was a topic that was not discussed in school when she was growing up. 1t would seem that America had put the topic on the back seat of the bus, along with Jim Crow. She believes royalty in general is an overlooked topic because royalty is not part of American heritage Prior to writing this book, the first individuals who came to her mind when she thought of royalty was Queen Elizabeth, and Prince Charles. Not once, she says, did she think of Heile Selassie, Emperor of Ethiopia, and blood member of the Lions of Judah ruling dynasty. She never gave it a second thought to put him on the same level as Europe's ruling monarchy. She knew about the kings and queens of Denmark and the Netherlands, and many other European countries, but very little about the Kings and Queens of Africa. So she decided to research the topic and write a book. The lion ofJudah, lSBN # 0-9643349-1-0 is her first published novel. lt is a story that touches on the subject of African royalty. Citizens of Ethiopia who trace their bloodline back to the biblical King Solomon and Queen Sheba are automatically considered royalty. Emperor Heile Selassie was able to do that. She says, this knowledge taught her two things. First, the biblical King Solomon, was in love during his reign with a black woman. Second, Ethiopia had been ruled by member of the Lion of Judah ruling family up until the 1970's. The story is a romantic intrigue about two people, an Ethiopian Prince; Johannas Harare, who falls in love with an African American career woman; Shana Zachary. Though they both come from completely different background , the power of love prevails in their relationship in spite of their differences.

I lcr second novel, Moon Goddess, has recently been released, ISBN# 0-96433491-7. Four more of her novels will be published within the next three years. Soror Recd is a graduate or California State University at Hayward, and works as a systems analyst. She is a member of the Xi Lambda Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta, lnc., in EI Cerrito, California. She is a member of Zeta's Society of Published Authors. To obtain an autographed copy of' the book, send $6.99 plus $1.50 for postage and handling lo: Ken le Publ ications, Sui le 4C-2 I 4, I 1780 San Pablo Avenue, EI Cerrito, California 94530 or call (510) 23 I -0696to get on the mailing list for upcoming publications, or a k for it in your local bookstore. California residents must pay 8.25% sales tax.

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Soror Sherry Sherrod DuPree: Historian and Noted Expert on Rosewood Massacre She's respected as one of the experts on the study of the Rosewood Massacre and the Pentecostal Movement in the United Slates, and she's given talks on both areas. Soror Sherry Sherrod DuPree is the author of several books; her latest is African-American Holiness - Pentecostal Movement: An.Annotated Bjograph)'.J.296. Her collection of writing and research entitled "The DuPree Collection" is housed at the Schomberg Center for Research in Black Culture, Harlem, New York. Soror DuPree has received countless awards and distinctions including a Black Achiever Award from the Florida Black State Legislators, a 1997 Black Achievers Award in Religion for the late of Florida, and a Governor's Achievement Award from then Gov. Bob Graham in 1986. She is a graduate of North Carolina Central University in Durham and received her B. S. degree and obtained a M.A. from the University of Michigan. She currently works as a reference librarian at Santa Fe Community College. Sherry is also a Certified Researcher with the National Archives and the FBI. For more information about Soror Du Pree visit her web site! http://members.tripod.com/~websuccess99sherry.html or http://www.di playsforschools.corn.

SHOES By Soror Monice Covington Collection of shoes Tennis shoes Pumps Sandals Dress shoes Casual shoes My blue and white sister shoes Everyday shoes Formal shoes Get up, get out and look gooooood in shoes My "I-know-I 'M-CUTE-in-TH IS-pair" of shoes! Walking down the pathway I think of those that have passed this way

Following the orth Star Who may or may not have had shoes. Shoes made of torn rags Strips or used cloth Wrapped tenderly around

Tired, run down feet Feet bleeding from hatred thoughts that Cut like razor sharp rocks and jagged-edge sticks I'm talking about Freedom shoes Moving shoes I' rn-scrious-about-this-shoes, The WILL to get where I need to go shoes The "this-is-my-way-out" shoes Seeking an exit out or the madness Using my last breath and strength To save my very live kind of shoes Shoes not worn on your led Hut worn in your heart The kind or shoes that Walk through the crcv ices or your mind and Stroke the consciousness or your soul.

Soror Covington has a series ofpoems along with other poets published i11 the hook. "The Java l louse i/111/wlog\', Vol. If" by Java House Publications, ISBN o. 0-8923-7767-2

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