Themis—Spring 2011

Themis of Zeta Tau Alpha

Spring 2011

Generations joined

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From Where I Sit

Alumnae connections foster loving support

By Kery Reinkemyer Webb, HI District President VII-A

Kery Reinkemyer Webb and her family—Whitney, William, Michael, and Mary Frances—enjoy a beach vacation in Florida.

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was recently thinking of the many reasons why alumnae continue to stay involved in Zeta Tau Alpha long after their college days. Everyone will have their own reasons, but one stands above all others for me. It is the love we have and show for one another. It amazes me on a regular basis.

In November 2010, my husband and I had to take our son from Georgia to New Jersey for a surgical procedure to be performed by a well-renowned physician there. Now, you must know this included a plane ride with a special needs child, a city we were not familiar with, and lots of obstacles that presented themselves en route. But after those challenges came more and more examples of why my love for ZTA continues to grow.

their willingness to share that raised my spirits. It was like I had known them my entire life; they were like family.

Have you ever given this any real thought and considered how mind boggling our special ZTA connections truly are?

During our stay in New Jersey, all the messages we received were special to me, but one that truly struck me was from our National President, Keeley McDonald Riddle. Now, here’s a woman, who has a to-do list probably longer than the law allows, but yet she called to check on us. She had learned of our trip to New Jersey on one of my Facebook posts and realized that we were in her home state. She had just returned home from an exciting (but, I’m sure exhausting) weekend celebrating the reactivation of Beta Upsilon Chapter at Kansas State University. I can only imagine the list of things that greeted her when she returned. I feel pretty certain this list probably included some quality time with her husband and daughter, phone calls to return, emails to answer and, quite honestly, other tasks that would give any normal person much added stress. But yet, she took the time to call and check on us— even offered to come over to see us—and gave me such support that I will forever be grateful.

Here is why I tell you this. No matter how busy you are, no matter what life might throw your way, ZTA friends and sisters are always there for you. It doesn’t matter what your situation, what officer position you hold or don’t hold, or whether you’re the busiest person on the face of the Earth.

The fact of the matter is this: we are here for one another.

This is what Zeta Tau Alpha stands for. This is what we’re all about, from the time we pledge, while we are in college and throughout the years that come after. We have a love for one another that truly cannot be found anywhere else.

There we were, many miles away from home, literally stuck in a hotel room with a very sick child, too much room service food and our laptops. Facebook became my friend as I sat in that hotel room for several days. I found it easiest to update our family and friends with this incredible tool and took full advantage of it. During our visit, many of my ZTA sisters left messages and encouraging notes on Facebook, said lots of prayers and called to check not only on us, but also on the rest of my family back home.

ZTA gives us the opportunity to meet new friends we would not have come in contact with otherwise. But our sisterhood does not end when we receive our diploma; it just continues. Your college friends will always be dear to your heart, but you will make new ones as you move through the different phases in your life. The circle of friends keeps growing year after year; your alumnae sisters could very well become your best friends. They will provide guidance when you are struggling and share in your happiness as well.

Of course, the love I felt cannot be measured. It was unbelievable that I could have connections with not just the sisters from my own chapter and not just the sisters of my own age, but that I shared these connections with women from totally different parts of the country, some I’ve only met a handful of times. Many of these ladies have also experienced different journeys through the years and

Remember the saying, “Make new friends, but keep the old; one is silver, and the other gold.” This is so true in ZTA. We are richly blessed in Zeta with many jewels, some you haven’t even met yet. I hope you stay involved in ZTA long after your college days. Continue to build friendships through membership in an alumnae chapter. I know I’m glad I did.

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Contents

Themis

Spring 2011 • Vol. 109 No. 3 (ISSN 1529-6709; USPS 627-120)

Editor-in-Chief Christy Marx Barber, AY Graphic Designer Megan L. Berg Staff Writer Ashley Martin Contributors Kery Reinkemyer Webb, HI Allison Paul, BQ Nora Nell Hardy Jackson, BG Patricia Cords Levitte, BF

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Alumnae from the Ann Arbor, Grand Rapids and Detroit Metro Alumnae Chapters and collegians from Alpha Gamma Chapter at University of Michigan visited the Princess Diana exhibit at the Grand Rapids Art Museum.

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Alumnae News — Being a part of an alumnae chapter and serving as advisors keep Zetas connected to the Fraternity well beyond college graduation.

Foundation News — ZTA members heed the call for service to others in Latin America and in the heart of United States.

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From Our Readers sisterhood and service to all mankind are to me.

— Stephanie Cave Crosswhite, M Drury University

The first National Ritual Celebration Week was March 1-7, 2011.

We also asked our fans how The Creed has shaped their lives:

ZTA has received many requests to reprint the feature on online privacy that was published in the winter 2011 issue of Themis.

» Dear Editor, I enjoyed your winter 2011 issue of Themis very much.

The topic of social media and privacy is an important one for our student clients to understand. Thank you for providing this article for distribution to our high school student clients. We are always looking for timely and relevant information to share with these students who will soon be off to college and living away from home for the first time. My mother and sister-in-laws are ZTA alumnae and I am a Delta Zeta alumna.

— Ellen Gaddie, Executive Administrator EDvantage Consulting, Inc. Aliso Viejo, CA 92656 During National Ritual Celebration Week, we asked our Facebook fans why

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having rituals is important to ZTA. Here are some of the responses: » No matter how far removed from our Founders we are in years, those nine young ladies will always be with us through the traditions of our rituals. They are timeless and represent the best qualities of every ZTA around the world!

— Caitlin Layne Moulton, GR Auburn University » Not only is ritual what binds us to our sisters spanning miles and generations, but it is a higher purpose. Ritual makes us greater than we were the day before as we strive to achieve it, not only as individuals, but as a greater sisterhood community.

— Amber Opperman, HE Mansfield University

» I'm a new member at Penn and we are just starting to memorize The Creed. As I become a Zeta, I hope to incorporate this into my life: "to look for the good in everyone; to see beauty, with its enriching influence; to be humble in success, and without bitterness in defeat.”

These words give my life an optimistic and constructive outlook that it has perhaps lacked in the past. Hopefully in becoming a sister of ZTA, I can learn to see the world as The Creed expresses.

» Dear ZTA, I would like to thank you for your donation of the "Who's Watching Out for Me? The Sam Spady Story" DVD and workshop materials in the My Sister, My Responsibility: Teaching Social Responsibility resource.

Baker University Dean of Students Cassy Bailey and I facilitated this program for 90 members of our fraternity/ sorority community.

These resources provided us a great opportunity to dialogue about the topics of responsibility, binge drinking, alcohol poisoning, etc.

Without your generous donation of these materials, we would not have had as much success as we did!

— Brett Bruner, M.S. Director of Student Life Baker University

— Becky Kotcher, AB Colony University of Pennsylvania » I simply love every word of it. I have tried to live by it since I was initiated 31 years ago! A copy of The Creed has ALWAYS been on my bulletin board and I am proud to say I have a ZTA daughter and a Phi Mu daughter! They both grew up knowing how important

ZTA has shared our risk management program with 800 campuses.

Have a comment about an article in Themis or a ZTA program? Drop us a short email at communicationsdept@ zetataualpha.org or a note to Communications Department, 3450 Founders Road, Indianapolis, IN 46268.

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Alumnae chapters bridge the gap of years and miles

Involvement brings together sisters of every generation and region Represents all Alumnae Themis Reports received by February 1, 2011.

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The Birmingham Chapter enjoys helping the seniors from Alpha Nu Chapter (Birmingham-Southern College) and Delta Psi Chapter (Samford University) transition from collegiate members to alumnae. The chapter holds an annual senior ceremony with both collegiate chapters to show the women how rewarding the alumnae world can be.

Huntsville

The Huntsville Chapter reorganized this fall and looks forward to becoming more involved with collegians through its upcoming programming. The alumnae hope to experience collegiate sisterhood again and watch young Zetas grow into even more amazing women.

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Montgomery

The Montgomery Chapter loves to help Theta Nu Chapter (Auburn University at Montgomery) by providing food for the collegians during recruitment and on Bid Day. The alumnae enjoy seeing the love of ZTA through the eyes of the collegiate members.

Northwest Alaba m a

Each year, the chapter hosts a holiday party and a Founders’ Day celebration with Eta Rho Chapter (The University of North Alabama). On Founders’ Day, it is tradition for the two groups to make s’mores together. The alumnae also invited the collegians to their The Cure is in the Bag event where several of the young women were involved in the fashion show.

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Northern Arizona

The Northern Arizona Chapter has an Alum-Chum pen-pal program with Zeta Theta Chapter (East Central University).

Although many miles separate the alumnae in Arizona and the collegians in Oklahoma, they all enjoy getting to know one another and extending the bounds of their sisterhood.

Phoenix

Each year during finals, the Phoenix Chapter sends study baskets full of snacks to Beta Nu Chapter (New Mexico State University). Not only do the alumnae enjoy putting together these packages, it reminds the collegians that no matter where you are, you will always have the support of your sisters—even those one state away.

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Being involved is what the Little Rock members love. They enjoy providing food to Theta Theta Chapter (Arkansas Tech University) and Epsilon Chapter (University of Arkansas) during recruitment. The alumnae also enjoy being involved with Little Rock’s Race for the Cure®, one of the largest in the nation.

Northwest Arkansas

To help Epsilon Chapter (University of Arkansas) with recruitment, the Northwest Arkansas Chapter hosts a mock recruitment where they role play as potential new members and let the collegians practice their conversation skills. This and other events with Epsilon Chapter help the alumnae demonstrate that giving back is one of the best aspects of alumnae life.

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Inland-Pomona Valley

The women of the Inland-Pomona Valley Chapter enjoy spending time with their Zeta sisters. At their favorite event, the Founders’ Day Tea party, the alumnae get

together at a local tea house for delicious teas, scones, sandwiches and, of course, chocolate-dipped strawberries.

Long Beach

The alumnae of the Long Beach Chapter are starting a Crown Sis program with Theta Phi Chapter (California State University, Fullerton). The alumnae will serve as friends, sisters and mentors to the collegians. Since the two chapters have worked together on a successful Think Pink! day, they look forward to spending more time together as sisters.

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The women of the North Orange County Chapter creatively combined holiday shopping, service and a social event. One member opened her home to alumnae and their friends to shop for handmade jewelry, hairclips, handbags, toys, dip/ bread/cake mixes and kitchen gadgets from several vendors. All the proceeds from the event went to a local day care center.

San Diego

The San Diego Chapter was ready for the runway when it kicked off a fashion show fundraiser event with neighboring chapters in South Orange County and Westside-Santa Monica. The Zetas enjoyed dressing up and modeling the very fashionable outfits.

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San Fernando Valley

The members of the San Fernando Valley Chapter love to get together and celebrate their sisterhood. This year, the chapter created a Sisterhood Salad and Sundae potluck where each alumna brought a different salad and ice cream topping. One member also opened up her sea-side home for the chapter’s annual Summer Family BBQ.

San Fr ancisco and M arin Counties

The women of the San Francisco and Marin Counties Chapter are looking forward to helping Kappa Mu Chapter (Linfield College) even though the college is quite a distance away in Oregon. The California alumnae plan to connect with the collegians by sending goodies for recruitment, finals and seasonal events.

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The women of the South Orange County Chapter stay connected to each other and to collegians from Theta Phi Chapter (California State University, Fullerton)

by Facebook. Using the social network to share photos and stories allows the alumnae to show how diverse, supportive and fun alumnae life can be.

Southern Peninsul a

As a way to give back to the San Francisco/Bay area community, the

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M i a m i, F L chapter collects canned goods for a local food bank at its annual holiday party.

They enjoy the event because they can spend time with their sisters while helping those in need.

Westside-Santa Monica

This year, the Westside-Santa Monica Chapter has increased its young alumnae membership by hosting more after-work social events. These new members are beginning to see the value of alumnae membership by connecting with new sisters, networking and more.

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The Winnipeg Chapter does not let distance affect its efforts to reach out to collegiate members of Kappa Lambda Chapter (University of Wisconsin Oshkosh). These alumnae have sponsored a movie and pizza night for the collegians and planned a Valentine’s Day event for their sisters on the other side of the border.

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Boulder

The Boulder Chapter has members from many different collegiate

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Pal m B e ach, F l chapters around the country. They find their diversity very helpful when brainstorming new events because each woman brings a new perspective. This year the chapter hosted a holiday party for members and guests, sent snacks to Kappa Alpha Chapter (Colorado State University) and are planning Colorado Zeta Day 2011.

Rocky Mountain

The Rocky Mountain alumnae know how to have fun with their sisters. At the last meeting of the year, they host an annual pot luck dinner and gift auction with proceeds benefitting a ZTA Foundation scholarship. Members also spend the first Wednesday of each month at a different restaurant around town in order to spend more time together.

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Greater Hartford

To allow more sisters to come to meetings, the Greater Hartford Chapter holds its meetings on a different day, at a different time and at a different location each month. This year, the chapter hosted book discussions and a holiday potluck, took a tour of the Harriet Beecher Stowe house and volunteered at the Connecticut Flower Show.

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Washington, D.C.

These alumnae in the nation’s capital are lucky to have many collegians in their area during the summer months for government internships. To make the collegiate members feel welcome in their summer surroundings, the Washington, D.C. Chapter hosts a summer mixer.

It’s a well-attended event that brings together Zetas from different parts of the country.

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The women of the Bradenton/Sarasota Chapter continue to show that Zeta is Forever. When they become aware of a ZTA collegian in their area, they invite her to an alumnae meeting to introduce her to the alumnae world so she can see that membership extends beyond the college years.

Clearwater

This chapter knows the importance of educating the public about breast cancer awareness. Last fall, with the help of other alumnae and Delta Beta Chapter (Florida Southern College), the women

Alumnae News of the Clearwater Chapter handed out ribbons at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers football game. The very next day, they distributed ribbons at a Tampa Bay Lightning hockey game with Kappa Sigma Chapter (University of South Florida).

Day tona Beach

The alumnae in Daytona Beach have started a new program with the Beta Psi Chapter (Stetson University) called Exam Grams. The alumnae send study tools, encouraging notes and goodies to the collegians as they study for their final exams. The chapter loves to help collegiate members relieve the stress of finals by showing them some ZTA love.

Gainesville

The women of the Gainesville Chapter enjoy connecting with the collegiate members of Gamma Iota Chapter (University of Florida). The alumnae join the collegiate members at their annual Parents Weekend to let all the parents know about Gamma Iota’s success on a national level.

Greater Ft. L auderdale

The Greater Ft. Lauderdale Chapter sends Halloween goodies to the collegians of Gamma Alpha Chapter (University of Miami) and invites the senior members to their end-of-the-year barbecue event.

The alumnae enjoy joining the collegians for rituals as it helps reconnect them to the Fraternity.

Jacksonville

The Jacksonville Chapter teams up with the Theta Iota Chapter (University of North Florida) for an Alum Buddies program. Through the program, the alumnae meet with graduating seniors to help them with the transition from college to the working world. The two chapters also work together at the Race for the Cure®, decorate Easter baskets for a local children’s hospital and other events.

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The women of the Miami Chapter showed their fashion sense and teamwork. The alumnae partnered with collegiate

members from Gamma Alpha (University of Miami) for their very successful fashion show. Everyone invited guests, and together they raised over $35,000 for the ZTA Foundation.

out into the community. They displayed a tree at Christmas around the World at the Charlotte County Historical Museum.

Palm Beach

The Tallahassee Chapter enjoys participating in Race to Live, the annual philanthropy event of Beta Gamma Chapter (Florida State University).

The alumnae also lend a hand to the collegiate chapter during recruitment and join them for a Founders’ Day celebration.

The alumnae of the Palm Beach Chapter teamed up with Gamma Alpha (University of Miami) to assist in the survivor booth at the West Palm Beach Race for the Cure®. The collegians were also invited to be models in the alumnae chapter’s first-ever fashion show in February.

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of working with collegians is learning what is important to their chapter and the campus. It's valuable to see how things have changed or stayed the same. ”

— Tallahassee, FL

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The Polk County alumnae do a great job of helping Delta Beta Chapter (Florida Southern College) with recruitment.

The alumnae help the collegians set up for events, run last-minute errands and make sure everything runs smoothly.

Their dedication and donation of time shows the collegiate members how friendship and Zeta love can grow after college.

Punta Gorda

At the start of the school year, the alumnae of the Punta Gorda Chapter send care packages of pens, pencils, pads of paper, markers, craft supplies and candy to nearby chapters. The alumnae also raised money for the ZTA Foundation while getting their name

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October was a busy month for the Tampa Chapter. The women distributed pink ribbons at a Tampa Bay Buccaneers football game and a Tampa Bay Lightning hockey game, gathered with other Zetas to support Team Pink with a Purpose, and hosted a Founders’ Day dinner with the women of Kappa Sigma Chapter (University of South Florida).

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Athens

The Athens Chapter teamed up with the Gamma Pi Chapter (The University of Georgia) for their annual Think Pink!® Auction. To advertize for the event, the alumnae set up a booth at a local grocery store. The auction was a success and the alumnae were very proud of their accomplishments.

Atlanta Alpha

The Atlanta Alpha Chapter does a great job of helping its nearby collegiate chapters. This year, they donated items to Delta Lambda Chapter (Georgia State University) for its Think Pink!® silent auction. The women also sponsored a benefit golf tournament hosted by Iota Theta Chapter (Georgia Institute of Technology). By helping the collegiate chapters, the alumnae say they feel the continuity and spirit of ZTA.

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Alumnae News chapters so they can lend a hand whenever needed. They join both Iota Theta (Georgia Institute of Technology) and Delta Lambda (Georgia State University) Chapters for their Founders’ Day celebrations and bring treats for the members.

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The Cobb County Chapter has several members who serve as advisors to different collegiate chapters in the surrounding area. The women also invite collegians to their social events and serve as speakers at their chapter meetings.

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The women of the DeKalb County Chapter love being involved with their surrounding collegiate chapters. They attend as many philanthropy events as possible to meet the collegians. They also keep the chapters informed about their alumnae meetings. These women love their alumnae chapter and want to spread the message that alumnae membership is fun to new Zeta graduates.

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with the collegiate members of four different chapters. The alumnae find this position has helped the alumnae get to know the collegiate members and show the younger members that the alumnae still like to have fun.

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alumnae membership is the support and circle of friends it provides. The age of the alumnae varies widely, but it does not matter; we are all sisters and friends! ”

— Tiftarea, GA

Northwest Georgia

The alumnae of the Northwest Georgia Chapter invited Kappa Chi Chapter (Shorter University) to their annual Christmas party to enjoy a great meal and exchange ornaments. Collegiate seniors also take part in a senior ceremony welcoming them to alumnae life. This event reminds all in attendance that Zeta is Forever.

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Savannah

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The women of the North Fulton Link Chapter use the position of AlumnaeCollegiate Relations Chairman to communicate and arrange get-togethers

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The Gwinnett County Chapter stays in touch with collegiate chapters by helping during recruitment, attending Zeta Day and serving as advisors. They recently started using Facebook to stay connected with the collegiate members and show them how ZTA can play a role in your life after college.

Because the Macon Chapter is not close to a collegiate chapter, the members look forward to the annual Macon Race for the Cure® where they can interact with collegiate members from all over the state of Georgia. The alumnae volunteer in the survivor building where they serve pink pancakes to survivors. The alumnae have a wonderful time meeting ZTA sisters and promoting breast cancer awareness and education.

University), keeping everyone informed about the other chapter.

The alumnae in Savannah use Facebook not only to connect with each other between chapter meetings but also to stay in touch with collegiate members who are fans of their group’s page. The alumnae also invite collegians from the Savannah area to a special cookie swap when they are home for the holidays.

Tiftarea

The women of the Tiftarea Chapter have a member who serves as an advisor at a collegiate chapter 45 miles away, but the member believes it is worth the drive. She is the messenger between the alumnae and the collegiate members at Eta Iota Chapter (Valdosta State

The women of the Hawaii Chapter love to do service projects. This year, they spent several hours clearing trash from a Kailua Beach. They also helped one of their sisters in her endeavor with Plastic Free Kailua. Because of the hard work of Zetas, Hawaii is even more beautiful.

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Advisors, advisors and more advisors! The Bloomington-Normal Chapter has five members who serve as advisors at Eta Phi Chapter (Illinois State University). The alumnae love being involved with Eta Phi because they can show that members can still be involved in ZTA after graduation.

Chicago Northwest Suburban

The women of the Northwest Suburban Chapter love the diversity of their membership as it allows them to create great friendships. To support a sister, several of the women traveled to watch the ZTA Initiation of a member’s daughter who, as a child, had attended alumnae chapter meetings with her mother.

Chicago West Suburban

The alumnae of the Chicago West Suburban Chapter may not have a collegiate chapter nearby, but they join many Zetas at the Susan G. Komen Chicago 3-Day Walk for the Cure®. They love spending time with collegiate members while promoting breast cancer awareness and education.

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The women of the City of Chicago Chapter established a mentor program with seniors from Alpha Phi Chapter (Northwestern University). As the seniors search for jobs in the Chicago

Alumnae News area, the alumnae give helpful advice.

The alumnae enjoy helping Zeta sisters get a start in their careers.

North Shore

Zeta Day is a favorite event for the alumnae of the North Shore Chapter.

They love meeting Zetas of all ages from Illinois, Iowa and Wisconsin.

They especially enjoy the collegiate recruitment skits and the awards given to their ZTA sisters.

St. Louis Metro East

An annual Meet and Greet with Chocolate Treats is a great way for the St. Louis Metro East Chapter to recruit members. The group holds Spa Night, jewelry parties, cooking classes and bunko night to meet the interests of its diverse membership.

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Columbus

Each February, the chapter gathers to make cookies for Beta Theta Chapter (Franklin College) in order to remind them of how special they are. To make their own members feel special, the alumnae pass a “good news” basket at meetings where members can post good news or fun stories about their lives.

Evansville

Their secret sister program is a great way for the alumnae of the Evansville Chapter to get to know the senior members of Zeta Alpha Chapter (University of Evansville). Throughout the year, alumnae send gifts and treats to their secret sisters. The program shows the seniors how rewarding the alumnae world can be.

Fort Wayne

Even though the Fort Wayne Chapter does not have a collegiate chapter nearby, they enjoy interaction with collegians and reach out to them as often as they can. When local collegiate members are home from school on break, the alumnae invite them to a special dessert party.

Fr anklin

The Franklin Chapter and Beta Theta Chapter (Franklin College) partner for a Guide to Alumnae Life 101 program each year. The program pairs ZTA seniors and alumnae together and involves informational surveys; email, mail and Facebook correspondence; and meeting for meals and other outings.

Indianapolis

The Indianapolis Chapter was thrilled to welcome Lambda Epsilon Chapter (Indiana University-Purdue University

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Indianapolis) to ZTA. While the IUPUI chapter was still a colony, the alumnae and new members pinked out Lucas Oil Stadium before an Indianapolis Colts game. They also celebrated Founder’s Day together and are looking forward to more events in the future.

Kokomo

Members of the Kokomo Chapter love alumnae life because ZTA allows them to make new friends of all ages.

The chapter even has a 101-year-old member. A shared love for ZTA and the community keep each alumna involved and supportive of one another.

lafayette

The Lafayette Chapter enjoys spending time with Alpha Theta Chapter (Purdue University). This year, the two groups gathered to knit hats and scarves to donate to people in need, hosted Around the World dinners and even an Alumnae Appreciation Dinner where the alumnae were asked to share their favorite ZTA memory.

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The alumnae of the Des Moines Chapter have a great relationship with the collegians of Alpha Omicron Chapter

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K a n sas C i t y M e t ro, K S (The University of Iowa) despite a twohour driving distance. An alumnae member who serves as an Alpha Omicron advisor relays information between the two chapters, and the two groups work together during the Des Moines Race for the Cure®. Alumnae also make sure to stop by the chapter house whenever they are in Iowa City.

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One of the most successful interactions between the Iowa City alumnae and Alpha Omicron Chapter (The University of Iowa) is during the collegiate chapter’s ZTA 5K race. This year, alumnae were on hand to serve Yoplait yogurt to participants, collect lids and help fundraise. The two groups also gather for the Founders’ Day and Alumnae Initiation Services each year.

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The Flint Hills Chapter has been busy this year supporting the newly reactivated Beta Upsilon Chapter (Kansas State University). The alumnae helped by making decorations for the colony’s Bid Day and by providing an advisory board for the collegiate chapter. The Flint Hills alumnae are excited for the future of their chapter and their involvement with Beta Upsilon.

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The Kansas City Metro Chapter worked with Delta Chi Chapter (William Jewell College), Kappa Eta Chapter (Rockhurst University) and the Kansas City Cancer Center during a breast cancer awareness event in October. The Zetas distributed pink ribbons and other philanthropy items to the crowd that was on hand to dye a fountain in the historic Country Club Plaza pink for the month of October.

L awrence Area

The women of the Lawrence Area Chapter had a very successful event at a University of Kansas women’s basketball game. They invited collegians from Sigma (Baker University), Alpha Mu (Washburn University), Delta Chi (William Jewell College) and Kappa Eta (Rockhurst University) to help in the Jayhawks’ Pink Zone event. The ZTA team took tickets and handed out over 5,000 pink T-shirts.

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The Lexington Chapter does not let distance separate them from their ZTA sisters. Even though there is not a collegiate chapter close by, the alumnae reach out to area collegians by sending care packages during finals week. They also invite the college students to their

B ay S tat e, M A Christmas tea, May family picnic and summer activities.

Louisville

In December, the Louisville Chapter invited all of the collegiate members who live in the Louisville area to a very successful tea party that allowed everyone to share their ZTA love.

The alumnae also sent special ZTA bookmarks and Valentine’s gifts to members of Delta Gamma Chapter (High Point University) in North Carolina.

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The women of the Baton Rouge Chapter do a great job of reaching out to Delta Kappa Chapter (Louisiana State University). The alumnae help with Formal Recruitment in the fall and a pancake breakfast in the spring. At the pancake breakfast, the alumnae sold raffle tickets and held a silent auction.

Each January, the alumnae also begin to send Delta Kappa Chapter seniors their monthly alumnae newsletters to help give them an idea of what alumnae life is like.

Greater New Orleans

To send some Zeta love to Delta Nu Chapter (The University of New Orleans), the Greater New Orleans Chapter provides treats for Formal Recruitment

Alumnae News and goodies for the collegiate chapter retreat. It’s a sweet way to show the collegiate members how much the alumnae care. Delta Nu Chapter updates are also included in the alumnae chapter newsletter so alumnae members can stay up-to-date with the collegians.

Northshore

The ladies of the Northshore Chapter teamed up with Delta Kappa Chapter (Louisiana State University) and Delta Nu Chapter (The University of New Orleans) to hand out pink ribbons at the New Orleans Saints football game. The Zetas enjoyed promoting breast cancer awareness and education at pregame tailgates and festivities.

Shreveport

A Salad Supper for seniors is one of the Shreveport Chapter’s successful social events. This fun, informal dinner gives the alumnae a chance to meet seniors from Beta Iota Chapter (Centenary College) and encourage them to get involved with the alumnae world. The women also host a Strawberry Social in the fall to introduce themselves to the Beta Iota new members.

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the collegians helpful advice about their majors. It was a fun and great learning experience for everyone.

Frederick

The Frederick Chapter’s new Facebook page helps the members reach out to other alumnae and collegians in the area. The page highlights the chapter’s events and its up-beat members and also helps show collegians how their alumnae sisters can become professional and ZTA role models.

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the collegians from our experience, we have so much to learn from them as well.

These young women are smart and full of energy, excitement and wonder. ”

— Detroit Metro

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annapolis

While the nearest collegiate chapter may be an hour way, Annapolis alumnae send exam care packages to Gamma Beta Chapter (Washington College) each semester. These packages include everything from highlighters and sticky notes to juice boxes and crackers and show the collegians how much the alumnae care. They also keep the collegians updated via Facebook by sharing upcoming event details and photos.

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At a dinner meet-and-greet with the members of Iota Delta Chapter (Towson University), the Baltimore City alumnae members were paired with collegians according to their professions and career aspirations. The alumnae gave

Northern Maryland

Many members of the Northern Maryland Chapter helped found Iota Delta Chapter (Towson University) 30 years ago. Since the alumnae have such close ties with Iota Delta, many stay very involved by serving as advisors. In fact, the alumnae and collegians joined together this year to host a surprise baby shower for the alumna who serves as Iota Delta’s immediate past general advisor.

Silver Spring

To celebrate the Silver Spring Chapter’s 50th anniversary, the alumnae planned a series of events designed to take members down memory lane. All alumnae and college seniors in the area were invited to attend and witness the chapter’s amazing sisterhood through the years. Reliving the past helped bond the members and reiterate that Zeta is Forever.

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The alumnae from the Bay State Chapter enjoy going to the Boston Race for the Cure® to volunteer at the survivors’ café and lead the survivors’ parade. The alumnae also enjoy meeting and working with members of Kappa Omicron Chapter (Merrimack College) and Lambda Beta Chapter (University of Rhode Island) while volunteering at the race.

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Ann Arbor

Since the reactivation of Alpha Gamma Chapter (University of Michigan) in 2010, the Ann Arbor Chapter has loved working with the collegians and helping them learn about ZTA traditions. In fact, during recruitment week, the alumnae helped the chapter hold its first candlelight ceremony. The sharing of this tradition was very special to both the collegians and alumnae and reenforced the strength of sisterhood.

Detroit Alpha

The Detroit Alpha Chapter alumnae kept a busy schedule in 2010. Some of its activities included helping with the reactivation of Alpha Gamma Chapter (University of Michigan) by volunteering during the Pledge and Initiation Services, a Christmas Luncheon and its annual Summer Salad Fling.

Detroit Metropolitan

Last spring, the Detroit Metropolitan Chapter held its first Strawberry Social and invited all alumnae and recent graduates in the area. With the use of Facebook invitations, the women were able to reach more Zetas and grow their sisterhood. The event was such a success, they plan to expand on it in 2011.

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Greater Gr and Rapids

The Greater Grand Rapids Chapter traveled to Big Rapids, Mich., to help Zeta Omega Chapter (Ferris State University) with its annual Pink Ribbon 5K Race. The alumnae volunteered at registration, served as traffic control and handed out water to runners. Each alumna enjoyed helping out and spending the day with sisters.

Greater L ansing

The Greater Lansing alumnae joined collegiate members from Beta Phi Chapter (Michigan State University) for a Founders’ Day celebration. At the event, collegians rotated to different tables to talk to the alumnae about their Zeta memories and how to make alumnae connections upon graduation.

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In October, the Twin Cities alumnae hosted Gamma Mu (University of Nebraska at Omaha) and Kappa Lambda (University of Wisconsin Oshkosh) Chapters for a weekend of fun and philanthropy. The night before the Zetas distributed pink ribbons at a Minnesota Vikings game, the alumnae hosted a pizza party at a local restaurant for their new collegiate friends.

Metro Jackson

To recruit new alumnae to their chapter, the Metro Jackson alumnae held a tea party at a local country club. Several newly graduated Zetas came to the event to get their first taste of the alumnae world and some delicious tea.

The alumnae were excited to see their chapter grow.

+ “ The best benefit of

alumnae membership is that no matter what your college, profession or age, you will be welcomed and find acceptance because of your shared Zeta sisterhood. ”

— Lincoln, NE

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The Mid-Missouri alumnae welcomed 30 seniors from Alpha Psi Chapter (University of Missouri) to its first Senior BBQ event last spring. The women were able to share information about alumnae life and connect with the collegiate women. Each of the collegians left with a renewed enthusiasm that Zeta is Forever while enjoying great food and a special senior send-off.

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Springfield

The alumnae from the Greater Oxford Chapter teamed up with the collegiate members from the Gamma Zeta Chapter (Mississippi State University) in a CARE walk. The alumnae and collegians worked together to hand out pink ribbons to participants, and after the race, went out together for a pizza dinner to celebrate Founders’ Day.

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The Springfield Chapter does a great job of supporting their collegiate sisters of Mu Chapter (Drury University) and Eta Upsilon Chapter (Missouri Southern State University). The alumnae help the chapters prepare for recruitment by participating in a mock recruitment where the alumnae pretend to be potential new members and ask

questions about ZTA that a new member would like to know. It is great practice for the collegiate members to prepare for recruitment and fun for the alumnae to relive their college years.

St. Louis

With two collegiate chapters and one alumnae chapter in town, everyone takes turn hosting the annual Founders’ Day celebration. The St. Louis alumnae enjoy meeting the collegians and celebrating with Theta Kappa (University of Missouri-St. Louis) and Kappa Omega (Saint Louis University) Chapters each year. The multi-generational event is always so much fun for everyone.

Tri-State

The Tri-State Missouri alumnae host an Alumnae-Collegiate Christmas Party each year with Eta Upsilon Chapter (Missouri Southern State University) where they share ornaments and gifts.

Throughout the year, the alumnae use Facebook, email and text messages to stay connected with their collegiate sisters.

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The Lincoln alumnae look forward to Zeta Day every year because, without a collegiate chapter nearby, it is their only opportunity to interact with their collegiate sisters. The women love seeing the collegians’ enthusiasm for ZTA and their futures, and it reminds them that no matter your age, you can still find acceptance in shared ZTA sisterhood.

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The Omaha Chapter joins with Gamma Mu Chapter (University of Nebraska at Omaha) at the Omaha Race for the Cure®.

At the race each year, the alumnae have pink roses donated and let the Gamma Mu seniors present them to survivors at the finish line. The tradition helps build a bond between the collegians and alumnae each year.

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The annual cookie exchange is a favorite event for the Jersey Shore alumnae.

Each member makes two dozen cookies to share with the alumnae chapter and the collegians from Kappa Nu Chapter (Monmouth University). What better way to share our sweet sisterhood than with delicious, homemade treats?

Mercer Bucks

The Mercer Bucks alumnae like to keep ZTA parents involved in their daughters’ membership experience.

The chapter sends letters to the parents about the opportunities for a lifetime of membership and offers parents the chance to have a care package delivered to their daughter during finals week.

Northern New Jersey

Northern New Jersey Chapter members who serve as advisors for Iota Iota Chapter (Farleigh Dickinson University) often share upcoming alumnae chapter events and service projects with the collegiate members. This helps collegians to see how much fun the alumnae have, especially when young alumnae events are planned.

Southern New Jersey

The Southern New Jersey Chapter spreads Zeta love to collegians through

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their study baskets. Through this program, parents of Kappa Xi Chapter members (The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey) are able to purchase goodie baskets and provide handwritten notes that are put together and delivered by the alumnae chapter. Every year, the collegians look forward to the deliveries.

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albuquerque

The women of the Albuquerque Chapter were very excited to host New Mexico’s Zeta Day. They were joined by collegiate members from Delta Pi (Eastern New Mexico University) and Beta Nu (New Mexico State University) Chapters. Each January, the chapter also hosts a MotherDaughter Tea for collegians in the area and their mothers.

L as Cruces

Recruitment and homecoming are special events for the Las Cruces Chapter and the collegians of Beta Nu Chapter (New Mexico State University). The alumnae help make refreshments for Beta Nu’s recruitment and join in all the Homecoming festivities right along with the college students.

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The New York City alumnae host a career night for the members of Theta Xi Chapter (Rutgers University) to help them find the right path for life after college. The alumnae also lend a hand during recruitment by sending care packages to the collegians.

Rochester

The Strawberry Social is the Rochester alumnae’s most successful event of the year. Seniors from Iota Psi Chapter (Rochester Institute of Technology) are invited to spend one-on-one time with the alumnae and learn more about alumnae life. The alumnae love being able to provide assistance to their sisters as they begin the next phase of their life.

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The Charlotte Chapter helps Eta Tau Chapter (The University of North Carolina at Charlotte) from the beginning to the end of its new member program. The alumnae volunteer during Formal Recruitment and then attend a special luncheon after the Initiation

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Day to n, O H Services. Each year, the two groups also join together for Founders’ Day and an end of the year cookout.

Greenville

The Greenville Chapter knows how stressful Formal Recruitment can be for the collegiate members, so the alumnae help out by providing some yummy treats and flowers for Iota Rho Chapter (East Carolina University). The alumnae love to see the new Zetas learn to love and appreciate the Fraternity.

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Vintage ZTA was the most successful event for the Lake Norman alumnae.

Chapter members found ZTA items they were no longer using and passed them on to the collegiate members of Delta Omicron Chapter (Lenoir Rhyne College).

This unique form of ZTA recycling assures that cherished items are used by a new generation of sisters.

Research Triangle

Eu g e n e, OR members of the Delta Gamma Chapter (High Point University). This year, they joined the collegians for a breast cancer awareness balloon release ceremony and an annual Founders’ Day celebration. At the celebration, Delta Gamma Chapter officers each brought an item they thought would have belonged to the Founders and shared it with the group.

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The Akron alumnae believe the best aspect of working with a collegiate chapter is that it helps everyone to realize that ZTA is a strong sisterhood that continues to grow and make a difference in a woman’s life no matter what her age. The chapter primarily works with Delta Delta Chapter (BaldwinWallace College) but also reaches out to seniors from other Ohio chapters.

The ladies of the Research Triangle Chapter hold a very successful Senior Sendoff event at an alumna’s home. They serve dinner to the soon-to-be graduates from Phi (Duke University), Theta Tau (The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill) and Iota Phi (North Carolina State University) Chapters to introduce them to the alumnae world.

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Winston-Salem

Each holiday season, the Cleveland-East Chapter sends a letter to all collegians from the Cleveland area passing along

The Winston-Salem Chapter loves to work and play with the collegiate

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These alumnae don’t let distance stop them from being with their collegiate ZTA sisters. Cincinnati Crown Chapter handed out pink ribbons with Beta Delta Chapter (Miami University) at a Cincinnati Bengals football game and a Cincinnati Reds baseball game.

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holiday greetings and information about the Cleveland Alumnae Panhellenic Scholarship. At Thanksgiving, the women also send a special Thanksgiving message via email to all Ohio collegiate chapters.

Cleveland-West

The Cleveland-West Chapter develops Alum Chum relationships with the seniors from Delta Delta Chapter (Baldwin-Wallace College) and invites them to alumnae chapter events throughout the year. The women also work with the collegians during Think Pink! events for the Cleveland Browns.

This year, the two groups received a special, public thank-you from the team during the event.

Columbus

Columbus alumnae love helping Delta Theta Chapter (Ohio Northern University) during recruitment because the energy of the collegians brings out a strong sense of pride in ZTA and reminds them of why they all became Zetas in the first place. The alumnae women also enjoy catching up with one another over monthly dinners out on the town.

Day ton

Members of the Dayton Chapter not only support three different collegiate ZTA chapters, but they also support all Greek women in the Dayton area.

Through their involvement with the Dayton Alumnae Panhellenic Association, the women are able to raise money for Panhellenic scholarships

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Toledo

As a special post-recruitment treat, members of the Toledo chapter cook a Bid Day dinner for Delta Theta Chapter (Ohio Northern University). It not only lets the women eat a home-cooked meal, but it puts alumnae support on display for the new members. The chapter has also worked with Delta Theta Chapter to plan Ohio Zeta Day. The collegians designed the event logo and help maintain the event website.

Youngstown

For Youngstown Chapter members, the best parts of alumnae life are all the diverse ways to be involved. Whether joining in play days for ZTA moms, serving as an advisor for Zeta Gamma Chapter (Youngstown State University), attending mixers or participating in service projects, alumnae life has something for everyone.

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An extremely busy day in October kept the Ada Chapter on the go from morning to night. They participated in the Oklahoma City Race for the Cure® in the morning and then attended Homecoming events at East Central University later in the day. Both events gave them the chance to spend time with the collegians from Zeta Theta Chapter (East Central University).

border at the Tulsa Race for the Cure®.

Collegians from Mu Chapter (Drury University) traveled from Springfield, Mo., and worked alongside the alumnae to hand out pink ribbons and staff the survivors tent. It was the first time the chapter had the opportunity to work with collegians from outside Oklahoma.

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The ladies of the Eugene Chapter show their Zeta love to collegians both near and far. Each year, the alumnae send goodie bags called Keep Smiling Bags filled with a poem and stationery to the new members of Kappa Mu (Linfield College) and Alpha Psi (University of Missouri) Chapters. The alumnae believe this is a great way to introduce new members to ZTA’s sisterhood.

+ “ Working with

collegians is the best proof that Zeta is forever! It demonstrates that sisterhood continues past graduation and matures into a richer, lifelong Zeta experience. ”

— Lancaster, PA

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Members of the Oklahoma City Chapter help Alpha Upsilon Chapter (Oklahoma State University) improve their conversation skills. The alumnae participate in a mock Preference event, playing the roles of potential new members. Then they offer the collegians advice for making the event even better.

Tulsa

The Tulsa Alumnae Chapter welcomed collegiate sisters from across the state

Portland

Each year, the Portland alumnae host a few different events with Kappa Mu Chapter (Linfield College) including a dessert party in May and a recruitment barbecue. The women also send the collegiate chapter its newsletter in order to keep the young women apprised of the alumnae chapter’s activities.

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The Lancaster Chapter lends a helping hand at Homecoming events for Kappa Psi Chapter (Kutztown University). The two chapters handed out pink ribbons and monthly breast self examination information in their Think Pink! booth at the Homecoming Carnival. The alumnae love working with the collegians to help spread breast cancer awareness.

Lehigh Valley

At their Career Panel and Discussion meeting, the alumnae from Lehigh Valley shared stories about job searches, interviews and job offers with the graduating seniors of Kappa Iota Chapter (Moravian College). The event was successful because it gave the seniors a new resource for questions about their future careers and it gave the alumnae a chance to help their Zeta sisters prepare for life after college.

Philadelphia

Members of the Philadelphia Chapter baked cookies to sell at a 5k Campus Walk sponsored by Eta Gamma Chapter (West Chester University of Pennsylvania). The collegiate chapter appreciated the alumnae help and the two chapters split the proceeds from the delicious bake sale.

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The Think Pink! game with the Pittsburgh Steelers was a successful team effort that raised breast cancer awareness and $1,127 for the ZTA Foundation. Alumnae were joined by about 80 collegiate members from various Pennsylvania chapters.

The Zetas handed out pink ribbons at the game, including a super-sized one to Steely McBeam, the Steelers mascot.

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Four chapters from two states made for an amazing Founders’ Day celebration.

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They enjoyed a delicious potluck dinner, followed by the Founders’ Day service.

Greenville Drive game pink. Zetas reached over 3,000 people with pink ribbons, flyers and T-shirts at Fluor Field, home stadium of the Boston Red Sox’s minor league team.

Charleston

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The Charleston Chapter members love to stay involved with Eta Lambda Chapter (College of Charleston). The women encourage the collegians to attend their alumnae events, and several members serve as chapter advisors. No matter her level of involvement, each alumna enjoys watching the collegians grow into responsible young women through Zeta Tau Alpha.

different backgrounds, but there is a uniting bond of ZTA sisterhood—a sense of satisfaction gained by knowing that you were there when a sister was in need. ”

Columbia

The Carolina Panthers’ colors are black, panther blue, silver and white, but for one day in October, they were definitely pink Panthers. The Columbia alumnae worked with other Zetas to distribute over 55,000 pink ribbons—meaning that three-fourths of the fans in attendance were wearing a Think Pink! ribbon.

Foothills

The Foothills Chapter shows their love for collegians with lasagna. Every year, they invite the newly initiated members of Kappa Zeta Chapter (Clemson University) to share a great Italian meal and sisterhood. At the beginning of the school year, alumnae events are also placed on the collegiate chapter calendar to encourage attendance.

Pee Dee Area

This newly reactivated chapter was happy to assist Eta Chi Chapter (Francis Marion University) during Formal Recruitment this year. At the end of the week, several alumnae were even lucky enough to see their legacy daughters become new Zetas, carrying on the legacy and sisterhood for another generation.

Spartanburg

It might have been a minor league baseball game, but it was a major step in breast cancer education when the Spartanburg Chapter painted a

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To the members of the Chattanooga Chapter, the best part of alumnae membership is the realization that ZTA really does last a lifetime. It gives the women the chance to support and network with their sisters and to continue supporting breast cancer education and awareness after graduation.

Jackson

Wedding bells were ringing in Jackson as the alumnae joined collegians from Beta Omega Chapter (Union University) at the Jackson Bridal Show. The Zetas staffed the registration table for the brides and served as runners for the vendors, helping to make the event a success. The alumnae also had the opportunity to orchestrate a fashion show at the event where several Zetas served as models.

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The alumnae at the Knoxville Chapter love getting together with Zeta Chapter (The University of Tennessee

at Knoxville) for Founders’ Day, Bid Day and Initiation. The women take pride in helping develop the future of ZTA and sharing the unique bond of sisterhood.

Martin

The Martin Chapter had the opportunity to interact with Zeta Chapter (The University of Tennessee at Knoxville) when the alumnae traveled across the state to Knoxville for a football game between the Volunteers and The University of Tennessee at Martin. It helped remind everyone that no matter where you are, you will always have sisters to support you.

Memphis

The Memphis Chapter’s Founders’ Day celebration gave collegians from Iota Xi Chapter (Christian Brothers University) a chance to see how ZTA spans a lifetime.

After the Founders’ Day Service, the alumnae honored their members who have received the Certificate of Merit, the Honor Ring or the White Violet pin.

The collegiate members could see how much it meant to these alumnae to have served and be recognized by ZTA.

Murfreesboro

The alumnae in Murfreesboro participate in several events throughout the year with Iota Chi Chapter (Middle Tennessee State University), including Homecoming activities and Formal Recruitment. But for each group, the annual Founders’ Day celebration is the most important because it removes them from the school environment and allows them to focus on the special ZTA sisterhood they all share.

Nashville

Breast cancer awareness events give the Nashville Chapter alumnae the chance to Think Pink! and to develop a great relationship with the members of Iota Chi Chapter (Middle Tennessee State University). The two chapters teamed up to distribute pink ribbons at a Tennessee Titans game, and they also joined together to hand out pink hats, shirts, back signs and pink roses to survivors at the Nashville Race for the Cure®.

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Even though the Tri-Cities alumnae do not have a collegiate chapter nearby, they still do all they can to show Zeta love. This year, they sent each new member of Zeta Chapter (The University of Tennessee at Knoxville) decorated turquoise cups filled with goodies on Bid Day. The cups also included a note welcoming the new members into Zeta’s sisterhood and were a huge hit with the collegians.

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year, the alumnae also visit a new member meeting to talk about alumnae life and share strawberry cake.

Corpus Christi

The Corpus Christi Chapter was excited to help Lambda Delta Chapter (Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi). In January 2010, the alumnae assisted with the Initiation and Installation of the chapter.

The women also helped with the chapter’s first Formal Recruitment this past fall.

Each alumna is excited to continue helping the new chapter and to become a ZTA role model for the young women.

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It’s a treat to be a ZTA in Austin on Halloween. The collegiate members of Kappa Chapter (The University of Texas at Austin) decorate their house for Halloween. The alumnae members bring their children and family to the house for Trick-or-Treating. This annual event builds great memories for everyone.

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The alumnae of Central Texas have a great relationship with the collegiate members of the Theta Omicron Chapter (Baylor University). The two groups love to get together throughout the year, but their favorite event is a recruitment luncheon where alumnae provide a catered lunch for the collegians. Each

To help the collegians of Gamma Omega Chapter (University of Houston) prepare for final exams, the Cypress alumnae delivered finals study baskets to the chapter’s last meeting of the semester.

The collegians’ parents are able to purchase the baskets and have them sent to their daughters. The two groups also work together during Think Pink! games with the Houston Texans.

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The Dallas Area Night Chapter was thrilled to be joined by three collegiate chapters at the Dallas Race for the Cure®: Gamma Phi Chapter (University of North Texas), Zeta Sigma Chapter (The University of Texas at Arlington) and Gamma Psi Chapter (Texas Christian

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University). Through this event, the alumnae love being able to show the collegians that community service is an integral part of your entire ZTA experience.

Denton

The ladies of the Denton Chapter celebrated Founders’ Day at the Gamma Phi Chapter (University of North Texas) chapter house. The Founders’ Day ceremony and a meet-and-greet with Vice President Collegiate II Stacey Verkest Voigt reminded the alumnae of the importance of fellowship with collegians—the future leadership of ZTA.

El Paso

Alumnae from El Paso used a Founders’ Day celebration to break the ice with collegians. After the Founders’ Day Service at the Gamma Gamma Chapter (The University of Texas at El Paso) house, the two groups played ice breaker games. The alumnae also work with the collegians during recruitment, Initation, finals week and more. No matter the event, the women enjoy sharing their ZTA love with the collegians.

Fort Bend

The annual Make It, Bake It, Fake It auction is the Fort Bend Chapter’s favorite event. Members bring items which they make, bake or fake (“bought”) to a meeting in November

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Fort Worth

The Fort Worth alumnae host a Senior Social Networking night each fall with the seniors of Gamma Psi Chapter (Texas Christian University). At this event, the women meet in a social setting for a few hours, and tables are dedicated to certain types of majors. This allows the collegians to meet with alumnae working in that field to network, ask questions and receive job-hunting advice.

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Without a collegiate chapter nearby, the Humble-Kingwood alumnae invite ZTA collegians from the area and their mothers to an annual Zeta Moms and Zeta Daughters Holiday Party. During this event, everyone spends the evening working on a few service projects for a local nursing home. It is a great way for Zetas to celebrate their sisterhood while benefitting the local community.

Huntsville

These alumnae do not let distance affect their relationship with their Zeta sisters.

Although there is no collegiate chapter nearby, the Hidalgo County members invite collegians from the area to their annual holiday party. Mothers, aunts and grandmothers are always included as well to experience ZTA sisterhood at this special event.

The Huntsville Chapter enjoys helping Delta Zeta Chapter (Sam Houston State University) with its annual Crown Classic Golf Tournament. The alumnae help provide sponsorships and stuff ditty bags on the day of the event. The chapter also supports the collegians throughout the year during recruitment, at Initiation and through the collegiate chapter’s involvement in the university’s Kats for the Cause breast cancer education and awareness event.

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In the fall, the Houston Association helped Gamma Omega Chapter (University of Houston) with a canned food drive for the Houston Food Bank.

The alumnae were able to provide over 200 food items. Each summer, the chapter also hosts Summer Cooler, a social event specifically for recent graduates and young alumnae.

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To learn more about breast cancer, the Mid-Cities North Chapter joined with Zeta Sigma Chapter (The University of Texas at Arlington) to tour the Breast Center at Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital. Learning about the different equipment and available treatment options reinforced everyone’s desire to help find a cure for breast cancer.

Midland

For Midland alumnae, the greatest part of alumnae membership is the opportunity to meet with ZTA sisters in the area. No matter where the women are originally from, it is important for them to know that they have sisters to support them and share ZTA memories with.

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The most successful and popular alumnae-collegiate event for the NASABrazoria County alumnae and Theta Eta Chapter (Stephen F. Austin State University) is the Pink Out-Bunko for Breast Cancer event. Everything is pink—from outfits to decorations and refreshments. The meeting is a great way for the women to socialize, network and support the ZTA Foundation.

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Without a collegiate chapter in Utah, the Salt Lake alumnae invite local collegians to an annual Christmas Luncheon. This year, the women also supported Iota Eta Chapter (the University of Nevada, Las Vegas) by sending them gifts to celebrate the chapter’s first Formal Recruitment after reinstallation.

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The Loudon County alumnae join Theta Chi Chapter (George Mason University) to work Think Pink! events with the Washington Redskins and the George Mason basketball team. The women also enjoy spending time with one another during March Madness viewing parties, dinners and other social events.

Northern Virginia

Volunteering at Washington Redskins games is a great way for the Northern Virginia Chapter to show collegians the importance of alumnae membership.

Having begun ZTA’s partnership with the Redskins in 1999, the women are able to remind Zetas across the country of the importance of alumnae involvement.

This year, the alumnae worked with chapters from several states to distribute 60,000 pink ribbons.

Virginia Peninsul a

Each year, the chapter hosts a career night for Kappa Phi Chapter (Christopher Newport University). The alumnae discuss career options with collegians who have the opportunity to ask the questions about job interviews and career paths. The collegians are grateful for the great advice that the alumnae are so willing to give.

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The Western Fairfax alumnae love traveling to Theta Chi Chapter (George Mason University) to show the collegians how rewarding ZTA life after college can be. At the event, they conduct the Alumnae Initiation Service and introduce seniors to the alumnae world. Everyone has the opportunity to network and discuss ZTA.

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membership in an alumnae chapter is that it offers everyone multiple opportunities within one organization, including networking, service and friendship. ”

Richmond

Each year, the Richmond chapter tries to create an event calendar that meets its members' varying lifestyles. Whether the women travel to Gamma Nu Chapter (University of Virginia) for a Founders’ Day or Alumnae Initiation Service, meet for dinner or conduct service projects for local food banks and animal shelters, alumnae life in Richmond provides something for everyone.

— Western Fairfax, VA

Tidewater

The Tidewater alumnae use Founders’ Day as an occasion to show ZTA mothers that Zeta truly is forever. The alumnae invite the members of Iota Sigma Chapter (Old Dominion University) and their mothers to a luncheon. In addition to the Founders’ Day Service, the event includes the presentation of ZTA mother’s pins.

Tri-Cities

Tri-Cities alumnae work hard to plan a combination of fun group activities, educational programming and service projects that are meaningful to the entire chapter. One of these activities is creating goodie baskets for three different collegiate chapters.

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When a chapter member could not attend Convention to receive her Honor Ring, the Seattle alumnae and 115 members from Psi Chapter (University of Washington) hosted an event to celebrate her dedication to ZTA. The two groups also gathered to work Think Pink! events at both Seattle Seahawks and Sounders (Major League Soccer) games.

Spokane

With the nearest alumnae chapter over 300 miles away, the Spokane alumnae love the interaction they have with all Zetas during Zeta Day. In an effort to help connect with Psi Chapter (University of Washington) throughout the year, the women sent congratulatory flowers to the collegians after recruitment and copies of the alumnae chapter newsletter.

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This year, the Buckhannon Chapter hosted its first Pink Affair. This event allowed the women to recruit new members, raise money for the ZTA Foundation and socialize with collegians from Delta Upsilon Chapter (West Virginia Wesleyan College). Several local organizations also attended to sell food and talk about women’s health issues.

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To support the Milwaukee Race for Cure®, the chapter put in two days of volunteer work. On both the day before the race and race day, the women help set-up the event, distribute gift bags and pin memorial back signs on runners. The alumnae worked alongside Kappa Lambda Chapter (University of Wisconsin Oshkosh) at the race and the Green Bay Packers Think Pink! event.

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Being in school away from home can be difficult for everyone, especially when studying abroad. The ZTA alumnae in London, England, make it a point to welcome any Zeta who is studying in the city. The group hosts monthly events that include holiday parties and service projects.

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Foundation News

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Zetas donate tissue for cancer research

housands of Zeta Tau Alphas across the country donate their time and money to support breast cancer education and awareness each year. But this January, Zetas from both Alpha Xi Chapter (Indiana University) and Zeta Gamma Chapter (Youngstown State University) donated something just as valuable—their own breast tissue.

The Susan G. Komen for the Cure® Tissue Bank at the IU Simon Cancer Center in Indianapolis is the nation’s only healthy breast tissue bank and collects blood and tissue to be used for breast cancer research. Seven members of Zeta Gamma Chapter made the nearly six-hour bus ride from Youngstown, Ohio, to donate along with 40 members from Alpha Xi Chapter who are just an hour away from Indianapolis.

According to LesleyAnne Roddy, the Zeta Gamma Chapter member who organized the trip, making the journey to donate was an easy decision. “I’m young, I’m able to do it, so of course I wanted to get involved,” she says.

Any female 18 years or older can donate breast tissue, even if she has had breast cancer. But samples from women without the disease are key to the research process. The donation process involves a local numbing anesthesia, a small incision in the breast (by the armpit), and a needle used to remove a gram of tissue (about the size of two peas).

LesleyAnne described the experience as “virtually painless” and that she and her sisters never once questioned their decision.

“If it hurt, it hurt. No one thought about backing down because of that,” she says. “We were able to be a part of something

Youngstown State University and Indiana University Zetas donate breast tissue at the IU Simon Cancer Center in Indianapolis.

much larger than ourselves, and we were excited to be able to personally help with this important ongoing research.”

The January donation was the second trip to the tissue bank made by Alpha Xi members, and members of the Indianapolis Alumnae Chapter have also donated. After their positive first experience with breast tissue donation, members of Zeta Gamma Chapter also plan to attend future donation events.

The women also hope to invite women from the Youngstown community to join them.

“After the trip, a lot of women came up to us and saying, ‘I had no idea you could do that!’ ” LesleyAnne says. “They want to help, and we want to get the word out.”

Yoplait goal met for third consecutive year

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he results are in, and for the third straight year, ZTA has reached its lid collecting goal as part of the Yoplait® Save Lids to Save Lives® program. Zetas across the country collected over 350,000 pink yogurt lids to benefit breast cancer education and awareness.

The ZTA Foundation thanks all the collegiate and alumnae chapters for their creative and competitive spirit. All the yogurt eating contests and tasting parties have allowed the program to grow each of the past three years.

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Congratulations to this year’s top collecting chapters.

Iota Theta Chapter (Georgia Institute of Technology) — 25,089 Kappa Sigma Chapter (University of South Florida) — 16,600 Beta Delta Chapter (Miami University) — 14,730 Beta Omicron Chapter (University of South Carolina) — 13,000 Rocky Mountain, CO Alumnae Chapter — 12,979 Montgomery County, TX Alumnae Chapter — 12,191 Evansville, IN Alumnae Chapter — 11,767 Kappa Lambda Chapter (University of Wisconsin Oshkosh) — 10,000 Gamma Omicron Chapter (Central Michigan University) — 9,200 Zeta Alpha Chapter (University of Evansville) — 8,965

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Members take their value of service global

he Creed of Zeta Tau Alpha asks members “to think in terms of all mankind and our service in the world.” Earlier this year, four Zetas took that message to heart as they spread the message of service and breast cancer education and awareness into Latin America.

Over her winter break, Jennie Slavik, a junior from Zeta Alpha Chapter (University of Evansville), participated in a service immersion trip to El Salvador with the Association of Fraternity Leadership & Values. On this trip, 20 fraternity and sorority student leaders from across the country spent time working in an orphanage, helping with an after-school program, constructing a new day care center for the community in Las Delicias, and building a home alongside a family in need. The students also spent time learning about El Salvador’s history and culture.

Iota Theta Chapter member Amy Lee, also spent her winter break helping those abroad. The Georgia Institute of Technology sophomore traveled to Nicaragua with the International Service Learning dental program to help underprivileged communities receive dental care. Amy and her group spent time working with local dentists to assist in cleanings, fillings and extractions.

ZTA alumnae also got in on the action. Deb Jones Baresic, Zeta Alpha Chapter (University of Evansville), and Jane Mueller Dannhausen, Alpha Theta Chapter (Purdue University), took part in a global service trip to the Dominican Republic this past January. The women, both nurse practitioners who teach in the graduate program at Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne, joined a group of nine students for a week-long trip where they provided health care and education in Santiago. For

Amy Lee, Iota Theta Chapter (Georgia Institute of Technology), visits Nicaragua to provide dental care for underprivileged communities.

Jennie Slavik, Zeta Alpha Chapter (University of Evansville), travels to El Salvador with 19 fellow Greeks for a service immersion trip.

Deb, one of the best parts about the trip was hosting the event Noche de Damas (Night for Ladies). At this event, she was able to share her personal battle with breast cancer with the help of ZTA. “Before we left on our trip, I had asked the ZTA Foundation if they could provide us with 300 sheets on breast cancer awareness,” Deb recalls. “They did, and every woman at Noche de Damas received one of the Spanish forms. It was great to be able to have something from our sorority to take on our mission, and it was an incredible learning experience that we will never forget.”

ZTA alumnae Deb Jones Baresic and Jane Mueller Dannhausen distribute breast cancer awareness flyers in the Dominican Republic.

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Foundation News

ZTA presents hazing prevention award

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he University of Kentucky received the Zeta Tau Alpha Award for Innovation in Campus Hazing Prevention on March 15, 2011, in Philadelphia, Pa., during the annual conference of NASPA—Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education.

The award and $10,000 prize is in its second year of sponsorship by the Fraternity and the ZTA Foundation. Florida State University received the inaugural award that 2010 NASPA Conference.

After several hazing incidents and the closure of two Greek chapters on the UK campus during the 2008-2009 academic year, the university realized the need for a stronger hazing prevention program. With the help of Novak Institute for Hazing Prevention and various campus partners, including Fraternity and Sorority Affairs and the athletic department, the university created the Hazing Prevention Coalition.

"The judges found Kentucky's program to be intentional in its development to address hazing from the start, depending on

national studies and research for the basis of the initiatives, with the result being a comprehensive program that addresses both prevention and education” said Joe Gilman, Board Member for HazingPrevention.Org in regards to the award.

ZTA also gave special recognition to Drexel University for its strong commitment to hazing prevention and education. As the award’s finalist in 2010, Drexel made great strides in its programming based on feedback from last year’s judges. ZTA has provided the university with six registration scholarships to the 2011 Novak Institute for Hazing Prevention in June with the hope that it can further improve its hazing prevention programming.

“ZTA has seen such a strong commitment to hazing prevention and education from Drexel, recognizing the great strides made in the last 12 months using the feedback from their previous award application,” ZTA’s Director of Education & Leadership Initiatives Heather Matthews Kirk said. “We hope they (Drexel) will take away new knowledge from their Institute experience that will assist them with making their prevention efforts even more research-based and comprehensive.”

Beta Gamma reunion reaches milestone

By Nora Nell Jackson, BG National President 1978-1982

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hree young women sat around a kitchen table in Tallahassee, Fla., in December 1960. Each had completed her first three months as a public school teacher. Two were on their way home for Christmas break; one was spending her first

Members who pledged ZTA at Florida State University in the 1950s gathered for their 50th consecutive Beta Gamma Chapter reunion in Tallahassee in January.

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Christmas not only on “break” but as a newlywed. Starting a career had been exciting, but nothing could replace being together with your sorority sisters.

This first reunion of sisters who pledged ZTA at Beta Gamma Chapter (Florida State University) in the 1950s has now been relived 50 times. The gathering has moved from the kitchen table to restaurants and even to road trips to Tifton, Ga., and Panama City, Fla. The attendees come from all over the United States and the numbers have grown over the years, from just a few to sometimes over 25. One year, only two sisters could get together and the reunion was held at a truck stop in Bristol, Fla. (pop. 300). One of the original three has attended all 50 gatherings.

These sisters make our Founders proud. The group includes successful educators, college administrators, nurses, a local TV celebrity, a former ZTA National President, mothers, chapter advisors, community volunteers, a local philanthropist, church leaders, the first woman elected to her city’s governing body, outstanding business women and some who now have Zeta daughters. They are loyal contributors to the ZTA Foundation with one endowing a scholarship to honor Beta Gamma Chapter.

But most important of all, these women care about each other.

They know that Zeta lasts a lifetime.

Housing News

Gamma Rho dedicates new suite at Auburn

The Village at Auburn University in Alabama opened in 2009 and is home to 17 sororities including Gamma Rho Chapter of ZTA.

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ince its return to Auburn University in 1994, Gamma Rho Chapter of Zeta Tau Alpha has been housed in “The Quad,” on “The Hill” and now in “The Village.”

Collegiate and alumnae members, parents, Auburn students and staff members, and the ZTA Fraternity Housing Corporation formally dedicated Gamma Rho Chapter’s new suite in The Village on Sunday, Jan. 30, 2011.

Housing Corporation Director Joan Parker Hull served as toastmistress for the event. Director Terri Dew Millsap gave the welcome from the Fraternity, Chapter President Jessica Tollison welcomed guests on behalf of Gamma Rho, and Chapter Chaplain Ana Marie Egerton gave the invocation.

Auburn Director of Housing and Residence Life Kim Trupp brought greetings on from the University. Housing Corporation President Julia Marthaler Hill conducted the House Dedication Ceremony. After the ceremony, Province President Janna Keenum Perry presented gifts to the chapter from the Fraternity, the Housing Corporation and other chapters.

Discussions about the creation of The Village began at Auburn in 2005. The groundbreaking was held in spring 2007, and the

Gamma Rho Chapter President Jessica Tollison, with ZTA Fraternity Housing Corporation President Julia Marthaler Hill to her right, cuts the ceremonial ribbon at the dedication on Jan. 30.

project was completed just in time for Formal Recruitment in 2009. In fact, the bulldozers were still working on landscaping behind the ZTA back door on the night before recruitment began.

The Village includes eight buildings; three of them are home to the 17 Auburn women’s Greek organizations. ZTA shares the Magnolia building with Alpha Gamma Delta, Alpha Omicron Pi, Alpha Delta Pi and Kappa Alpha Theta.

The first floor arrangement of the ZTA suite works especially well for Formal Recruitment. The large chapter room is at one end of the hall with storage, the bathroom and kitchen at the opposite end.

The 38 residents live on the second floor, which also includes a lounge, two storage rooms and an office for the Executive Committee to hold its meetings.

Following the greetings and dedication ceremony, Gamma Rho Chapter members served refreshments and offered tours of their new home.

The new suite features this large chapter room on the first floor, with sleeping rooms, a lounge and office on the second floor.

Gamma Rho Chapter and the ZTA Fraternity Housing Corporation would like to thank the following for making the move to The Village and Magnolia possible: John Mouton, Special Assistant to the President; Kim Trupp; Jill Moore, Associate Director of Greek Life; David Roberson, The Village Project Manager; Linda Ayers of L.Ayers Interiors; Van Nostrand Cabinets; Gamma Rho House Association President Edna Moore Phelan and Joan Parker Hull.

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Online MIS

Introduce outstanding women to our chapters ZTA alumnae and collegians may submit Membership Information Sheets (MIS) for potential new members in several ways. Just follow these steps.

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oluntary Membership Information Sheets from alumnae help our collegiate chapters identify potential new members who already have an interest in Zeta Tau Alpha—through you.

ZTA offers several ways for you submit the MIS. You may complete and submit the form completely online, following the instructions below. You may also print a copy of the form in Word or PDF from the ZTA website or make copies of the form on the next page and mail

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Once you have logged in to the Sisters Only site, pull down the Resources tab and select Recommend a Member.

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If you select the Word fill-in form or the PDF, please click on Where to send the MIS to obtain the correct information.

You will be opening an Excel spreadsheet arranged alphabetically by state. You may send your MIS by mail or email.

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the MIS to the chapter(s.) To locate addresses for chapters, please see Step 4 in the instructions below.

All of these steps require that you have a username and password to access Sisters Only of the ZTA website. If you have not registered for the site, go to www.zetataualpha.org and select “Sign up” in the top right corner. Follow the simple instructions.

Be sure to send the MIS form in time for Formal Recruitment at the appropriate

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Before you send in your MIS forms, please read the official Legacy Policy of ZTA. Remember that chapters select their own members and that submitting an MIS does not guarantee an offer of membership.

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If you select the online submittal, complete all the information; the text boxes will enlarge as you type. Update your personal information if necessary.

Be sure that your email is correct so you will receive a confirmation. Click submit to send your information.

school. To find the recruitment start date on Sisters Only, select Resources, then Chartered Collegiate Chapter Locator. Click on the state, then click on the Greek letter chapter name to open the chapter’s profile and find the recruitment start date.

If you have any questions, please contact International Office at 317-872-0540.

We hope you will take advantage of these multiple ways to pass on your love of ZTA to a potential new member.

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You may submit an MIS in three ways: By opening a fill-in Word document that you can download to your computer, complete, and mail or email; by printing a PDF of the form to complete by hand and mail; and by submitting online.

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The next screen will confirm that your MIS was submitted. It will also include the email address for the chapter contact if you wish to send pictures, resumes and other information.

MIS Form Copy this page to submit your MIS forms to chapters by regular mail To find the address for the appropriate collegiate chapter, please see Step 4 in the instructions on page 26.

To obtain additional MIS forms, log in to Sisters Only at www.zetataualpha.org and follow Steps 1-3 on page 26.

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Long Beach, CA alumnae show ZTA’s giving spirit by collecting school supplies for area children at one of its chapter meetings.

The Philadelphia, PA chapter and Eta Gamma Chapter (West Chester University of Pennsylvania) support ZTA’s extension presentation at University of Pennsylvania.

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The Seattle Chapter teams with Psi Chapter (University of Washington) to distribute pink ribbons at a Seattle Sounders soccer game.

► Lehigh Valley, PA Chapter members pose with FeFe, the Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs’ mascot, while distributing pink ribbons at the team’s minor league baseball game.

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From The Archives

Two Founders chose own educational paths

By Patricia Cords Levitte, BF Archives Committee Co-Chairman

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ll across the country, Zeta Tau Alpha collegians who will graduate this spring are looking forward to starting their careers. The opportunities for college women in the 21st century are limitless. We have advanced well beyond what our Founders could have dreamed in 1898 at the State Female Normal School in Farmville, Va. At the turn of the 20th century, women had fewer opportunities to make paths of their own choosing. The Normal School was a small teachers’ college that drew most of its students from the surrounding areas. It functioned like an extension of high school; most girls had known each other all their lives.

Attending a teacher’s college was a genteel way to extend an education while still following a path that was acceptable to the rigid social standards of the day. Most of the women attended the Normal School until they married and never taught.

All of our Founders did teach at some point, even if for only a very brief time. Frances Yancey Smith and Alice Bland Coleman both decided early on that they did not want to marry. They did not want to be tied to a way of life that would not allow them to make their own decisions. After unexpectedly losing parents and siblings, Frances and Alice knew they would be responsible for their own financial futures. Unfortunately, most teachers’ colleges of the time only certified their graduates to teach in one state. Although Frances and Alice were very quiet and unassuming, they both had a strong desire to experience life outside of Virginia.

Alice was the first to strike out for a big city, heading to the School of Music at Northwestern University in Evanston, Ill., shortly after graduation in 1901. She completed a bachelor

of music degree in 1904 and returned home to Virginia with an excellent background in classical music and performance.

She taught until 1914, when she was forced to resign due to congenital health problems, but continued to teach music theory and vocal training part-time as a volunteer.

After her graduation in 1902, Frances taught in Virginia until 1907. By that time, she has saved enough money to move to New York City and enroll at Columbia University. She earned her bachelor’s degree in secondary English education in June 1909.

In a letter dated Sept. 27, 1909, she wrote to other Founders, “I spent two years at Columbia, working for that much desired degree, and they were certainly years of delight and inspiration to me. I enjoyed the wonderful city and my professors and my work was all I could wish for; however, I missed my fraternity life and often longed for it.”

Frances traveled for many years as an educational trainer for the Young Women’s Christian Association. Her job was very similar to that of today’s Traveling Leadership Consultants, bringing new ideas and educational training to chapters of the quickly growing YWCA. She later returned to Virginia and took over her father’s business.

The diploma that Frances received from the Normal School is in storage in the Archives due to its fragile condition. It is faded, well-traveled and well-loved. Even Longwood University has very few examples of diplomas from this time period, so we are fortunate. Her Columbia degree and teaching certification hang on the walls at International Office, testaments to her drive to further herself.

These two Founders broke the rules of their era. They proved that Zeta Tau Alpha had given them the confidence and the foundation to lead successful and fulfilling lives.

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Directory of Zeta Tau Alpha Founded at Longwood University • Farmville, Virginia • October 15, 1898 INTERNATIONAL OFFICE (IO)

Executive Director — Deb Ensor 3450 Founders Road, Indianapolis, IN 46268 Phone: (317) 872-0540; Fax: (317) 876-3948 Website: http://www.zetataualpha.org Email: zetataualpha@zetataualpha.org Office Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. EST

FOUNDERS

Maud Jones Horner, Died August 20, 1920 Della Lewis Hundley, Died July 12, 1951 Alice Bland Coleman, Died June 11, 1956 Mary Jones Batte, Died December 3, 1957 Alice Grey Welsh, Died June 21, 1960 Ethel Coleman Van Name, Died January 24, 1964 Helen M. Crafford, Died September 17, 1964 Frances Yancey Smith, Died April 23, 1977 Ruby Leigh Orgain, Died October 22, 1984

HISTORIAN EMERITA

Mrs. Ross P. Strout (Shirley Kreasan), Died August 21, 1978

SECRETARY-TREASURER EMERITA

Mrs. Helen Winton Jenkins, Died July 1, 1987 Mrs. Nelly Galloway Shearer

NATIONAL SERVICE CHAIRMAN EMERITA

Mrs. Anne Winnes Redmond, Died November 17, 2006

EDITOR EMERITA

Mrs. Betty Hillix Foellinger, Died April 17, 1992

PUBLICATIONS

Send to IO, Attn: Department of Communications

NATIONAL COUNCIL

NATIONAL PRESIDENT — Keeley McDonald Riddle, 96 Ford Road, Landing, NJ 07850 VICE PRESIDENT COLLEGIATE — Natalie M. Yingling, 328 Fawn Trail, Cranberry Township, PA 16066 (Director of Area I, including Provinces I-Alpha, I-Beta, II-Alpha, IIBeta, II-Gamma, II-Delta, III-Alpha, III-Beta, III-Gamma, IV-Alpha, IV-Beta) VICE PRESIDENT COLLEGIATE — Stacey Verkest Voigt, 1301 Tuscany Drive, Colleyville, Texas 76034 (Director of Area II, including Provinces VIAlpha, VI-Beta, VI-Gamma, VII-Alpha, VII-Beta, VII-Gamma, VIII-Alpha, VIII-Beta, VIII-Gamma, IX-Alpha, IX-Beta, X-Alpha, XI-Alpha, XI-Beta, XIGamma, XI-Delta) VICE PRESIDENT COLLEGIATE — Kelley Snow Harmon, 2803 Elizabeth Avenue, Fayetteville, AR 72703 (Director of

Area III, including Provinces XII-Alpha, XII-Beta,

XIII-Alpha, XIV-Alpha, XV-Alpha, XVI-Alpha, XVI-Beta, XVII-Alpha, XVII-Beta, XVII-Gamma XVIII-Alpha, XVIIIBeta, XIX-Alpha, XIX-Beta) VICE PRESIDENT ALUMNAE — Lori A. Peters, 3784 Nathan Court, Brunswick, OH 44212 (Director of Area I, including Districts I-Alpha, I-Beta, II-Alpha, III-Alpha, III-Beta, IV-Alpha, VI-Alpha, VII-Alpha, VII-Beta, VIIIAlpha, VIII-Beta, IX-Alpha, XII-Alpha, XVI-Alpha, XVIBeta) VICE PRESIDENT ALUMNAE — Diane Hanson Keegan, 23855 Mountain Laurel Court, Murrieta, CA 92562 (Director of Area II, including Districts X-Alpha, XI-Alpha, XIBeta, XI-Gamma, XI-Delta, XIII-Alpha, XIV-Alpha, XVAlpha, XV-Beta, XV-Gamma, XVII-Alpha, XVIII-Alpha, XVIII-Beta, XVIII-Gamma, XIX-Alpha, XIX-Beta, XIXGamma) SECRETARY-TREASURER — Dinah Jackson Laughery, 3513 Savoy Court, Austin, TX 78738 NPC DELEGATE — Laura Ladewig Mauro, 801 Circle Drive, Winnsboro, TX 75494 EXTENSION DIRECTOR — Marlene Dunbar Conrad, 4421 Sugar Maple Drive, Acworth, GA 30101

ZETA TAU ALPHA FRATERNITY HOUSING CORPORATION (NHC)

PRESIDENT — Julia Marthaler Hill, 290 Highland View Drive, Birmingham, AL 35242 VICE PRESIDENT — Martha Gorum Jackson, 4187 North Sabino Mountain Drive, Tucson, AZ 85750 TREASURER — Dinah Helms Cook, 188 Gregg Parkway, Columbia, SC 29206 SECRETARY — Marty E. Sik, 1217 Newbridge Trace, Atlanta, GA 30319 DIRECTOR AT LARGE — Susan Beard, 2309 Empire Road, Birmingham, AL 35226 DIRECTOR AT LARGE — Cynthia Byars Courtney, 5644 Pillsbury Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55419 DIRECTOR AT LARGE — Joan Parker Hull, 3036 Westmoreland Drive, Birmingham, AL 35223 DIRECTOR AT LARGE — Jayne Ann Scoggins Hungate, 1671 E. Caracas Ave, Hershey, PA 17033 DIRECTOR AT LARGE — Jan Spradley McCarthy, 903 Sleepy Hollow Cove, Oxford, MS 38655 DIRECTOR AT LARGE — Kay McCoy McKelvey, 5635 Mistridge Drive, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275 DIRECTOR AT LARGE — Terri Dew Millsap, 111 E. Edgewood Drive, Homewood, AL 35209 DIRECTOR AT LARGE — Lacy Schneider O’Connor, 5403 Braxtonshire, Houston, TX 77069 DIRECTOR AT LARGE — Dorothy Coates Pataky, 5830 Old Ranch Road, Riverside, CA 92504 DIRECTOR AT LARGE — Nancy Jo Floyd Stipp, 210 King George Road, Greenville, SC 29615

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his coming fall, Zeta Tau Alpha will reorganize our Delta Mu Chapter at The University of Tennessee at Martin, recolonize our Beta Lambda Chapter at University of Louisville and colonize at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond.

If you know potential new members at these schools, please complete a Membership Information Sheet for each of

DIRECTOR AT LARGE — Christine Flora Stull, 1044 Saratoga Circle, Indianapolis, IN 46280 DIRECTOR — Keeley McDonald Riddle (See National President) DIRECTOR — Dinah Jackson Laughery (See National Secretary-Treasurer) DIRECTOR — Becky Hainsworth Kirwan (See Foundation President)

ZETA TAU ALPHA FOUNDATION

PRESIDENT — Becky Hainsworth Kirwan, 14601 Beach Road, Chesterfield, VA 23838 VICE PRESIDENT OF DEVELOPMENT — Deb Ensor (See

Executive Director) VICE PRESIDENT OF PHILANTHROPY — Sherry Server Tilley, 8028 Fawnwood Dr., Indianapolis, IN 46278 VICE PRESIDENT OF SCHOLARSHIP — Catherine G. Slaughter, 9212 Cedardale Drive, Plano, TX 75025 SECRETARY/TREASURER — Kay Dill Kreutzer, 25035 W. Beachgrove Road, Antioch, IL 60002 DIRECTOR — Ms. Martha C. Edens, 6311 Eastshore Road, Columbia, SC 29206 DIRECTOR — Nora Nell Hardy Jackson, 7219 FM 755, Rio Grande City, TX 78582 DIRECTOR — Keeley McDonald Riddle (See National President) DIRECTOR — Dinah Jackson Laughery (See National Secretary-Treasurer) DIRECTOR — Julia Marthaler Hill (See NHC President) DIRECTOR — Dinalh Helms Cook (See NHC Treasurer)

NPC DELEGATES

PD — Laura Ladewig Mauro (See NPC Delegate) PDA I — Deb Ensor (See Executive Director) PDA II — Stephanie Arnette Powell, 2421 Bagley Road, Cumming, GA 30041 PDA III — Malaea Nelms Seleski, 440 SE. 1st Terrace, Pompano Beach, FL 33060

TRAVELING LEADERSHIP CONSULTANTS

Kat Lopez (Leadership Development Specialist), Harriette Baker, Sharon Binford, Shaina Geltman, Katie Harbison, Elise Hawkins, Ali Keeler, Courtney Knox, Brittany Lee, Gemma Leggere, Emily Lorino, Caitlin Moulton, Lexie Orologas, Stacy Ramirez, Robyn Shiplet, Anna Tiffany and Kyle Williams. Send TLC mail c/o ZTA International Office, 3450 Founders Road, Indianapolis, IN 46268.

INSURANCE CONSULTANT

MJ Insurance, Inc., Sorority Division, 9225 Priority Way West Drive, Suite 100, Indianapolis, IN 46240; 888-442-7470; www.mjinsurance.com/sorority.

them. You may follow the online instruction on page 26 or use the form on page 27. If you choose to mail your MIS, please send the completed forms to International Office, 3450 Founders Road, Indianapolis, IN 46268.

We are looking for outstanding, unaffiliated students in all classes from freshmen to seniors. Please send the information by Sept. 1, 2011, for all three campuses.

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