Themis—Summer 2011

Themis of Zeta Tau Alpha

Summer 2011

Elevating Community through loyalty and responsibility See pages 10-26 for Collegiate Themis Reports.

From Where I Sit

Isn’t it a great time to be a Zeta Tau Alpha?

By Deb Ensor, BG

Executive Director

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have never been so proud to be a Zeta Tau Alpha as I am at this moment. And I’ve never had so many reasons to be this proud.

First, we can be proud that no other sorority can match the level of partnership Zeta Tau Alpha experiences between its three boards.

After serving these organizations for over 32 years, I lovingly call the Fraternity, the ZTA Foundation and the ZTA Fraternity Housing Corporation the Three Sisters.

It is their unique ability to serve and support one another’s missions that has allowed ZTA to achieve the great success we are experiencing today.

Second, we can be proud that the Fraternity has positioned itself as a leader in the development of innovative programming and partnerships in the fight to eliminate hazing and reduce risk. Our efforts began with the willingness of National Council to be open to changing the way our collegiate chapters plan safe and responsible social activities for their members. We now partner with each individual host institution and its Greek Life office to ensure that our policies work in tandem with theirs. With the funding and support of the ZTA Foundation, we have developed the award-winning program series, My Sister, My Responsibility. These 18 programming modules, developed by experts in hazing confrontation/prevention and social responsibility education, help our women prevent problematic behavior and hold themselves and others accountable, while reinforcing friendship and sisterhood.

We are not only educating our women, but also the Greek community by sharing this program with nearly 800 campuses nationwide.

However, we did not stop with simply educating our members. We took it a step further by establishing partnerships with HazingPrevention.org through a $10,000 donation to become its first Crown Level Sponsor (yes, they named the level in our honor) and creating the Zeta Tau Alpha Award for Innovation in Campus Hazing Prevention.

This is an example of your Foundation dollars at work. We also can be grateful that, at a time when college students need it the most, our Foundation will award over $1 million in scholarships during the 2010 -2012 biennium.

Third, we can be proud that we have a one-of-a-kind Fraternity Housing Corporation. This corporation provides

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safe, affordable and beautiful housing for our chapters and the hard work of its board of directors makes Zeta Tau Alpha the group of choice on every campus with housing. The corporation is also a major factor in our extension efforts that require housing. A university knows it can count on the Zeta Tau Alpha Fraternity Housing Corporation to establish comparable housing for our new chapter as soon as it is reasonably possible.

Fourth, we can be proud that we have seen tremendous growth both with our existing chapters and the development of our brand new chapters. I am proud of the reactivation over the last six years of our chapters at Duke University; Colorado State University; Northwestern University; University of Nevada, Las Vegas; University of Michigan; Kansas State University and University of Pennsylvania. This fall will bring the re-establishment of our chapter at University of Louisville. In addition, during the last two years, we have established new chapters at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, The University of Texas at San Antonio, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, and Lehigh University. And if you aren’t proud yet, this fall, ZTA will colonize at Virginia Commonwealth University and New York University; next spring, Zeta will find a new home at Vanderbilt University; and in the fall of 2012, we will return to University of California, Berkeley.

This is a very impressive list of new and reactivated chapters. However what makes me most proud is that not once has this success come at the expense of our existing chapters. ZTA’s ability to fund 18 Traveling Leadership Consultants last year and 20 for the upcoming year has allowed us to meet the needs of new business while staying committed to the growth and development of all of our chapters. Once again, we can thank the ZTA Foundation for its assistance in the funding the largest consultant program in the Greek community. We can be proud of the volunteer structure that includes the Directors of New Chapters who work to insure the development of consistently successful new chapters. The Mentor and Province structure provides the supervision and coaching our established chapters need to continue to strive for bigger and better things. Of course, we cannot expect this kind of success without alumnae support for our collegians.

Advisors, house association volunteers and alumnae chapters can be proud of the contributions they are making to ZTA’s success.

Last but certainly not least, you can be proud of the sisterhood that starts with you. We are what our members make us. Today and every day, I am proud of you. Isn’t it a great time to be a Zeta Tau Alpha?

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Themis

Summer 2011 • Vol. 109 No. 4 (ISSN 1529-6709; USPS 627-120)

Editor-in-Chief Christy Marx Barber, AY Graphic Designer Megan L. Berg Staff Writer Ashley Martin Contributors Deb Ensor, BG Kaylee Washburn, HU

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THROUGH LOYALTY AND RESPONSIBILITY See pages 10-26 for Collegiate Themis Reports.

Collegiate members strengthen their chapters, campuses and communities by living the Fraternity’s values of loyalty and responsibility.

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Installation News — ZTA had plenty to celebrate in Pennsylvania this April—the installation of Lambda Zeta Chapter and reactivation of Alpha Beta Chapter.

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Tornado Relief — Zetas come together to help Tuscaloosa, Ala., and Joplin, Mo., after spring tornadoes tore through both communities.

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From Our Readers Thank you all for your commitment to both our sisterhood and to Susan G. Komen for the Cure®.

— Carol Williams Money, QT The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Posts from our Facebook page: During Volunteer Appreciation week in April, in response to the question, “what ZTA volunteers have influenced your life?” » There are so many! Toni Chandler is the one that sticks out in my mind as playing a role connecting my collegiate experience to alumnae life. She was an amazing Province President and took the time to ask us as seniors where we were moving and encouraged us to get connected when we got there. I loved my collegiate years, but am so grateful for all the blessings ZTA has given to me in the years since I graduated!

ZTA’s longstanding commitment to the Survivor Recognition Program at the Race for the Cure® makes our alumnae proud.

» Ladies, I just received my copy of the spring issue of Themis; I love the history features that you've been putting in lately. How interesting of our intrepid Founders to seek out their educations beyond what was "done" at the time.

Incredible women, indeed, who continually surprise and inspire us with their accomplishments. Keep up the good work!

— Jennifer Pugh, IN Susquehanna University

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» Dear ZTA Foundation, I was a collegian at Theta Tau Chapter when (longtime advisor) Mary Albert Ward received her breast cancer diagnosis and the chapter held its first Franklin 5K. I have maintained my involvement with Komen since my days at Chapel Hill. My mom and my mother-in law are now both breast cancer survivors and they can’t thank ZTA enough for having the courage and the commitment to sponsor this cause. I am so proud to be a ZTA.

— Bryn Hemsley Masiuk, ZA University of Evansville During Advisor Appreciation Month in April, in response to the question, “what ZTA advisors have influenced your life?” » At Salisbury University, our general advisor Harriette Schmick was a rock and a great inspiration and really showed us what Zeta

is Forever is all about. After college, I kept in touch with her and she was one of the main reasons I wanted to be an advisor too. After many years of trials and tribulations, Salisbury. Md., finally began an alumnae chapter and yes, Harriette was there. THANK YOU Harriette. Your love of Zeta shines through today.

— Tammy Ward, QD Salisbury University In response to a story on Nu Chapter’s volunteerism after the tornado in Tuscaloosa, Ala. » I have always been proud to be an alumna of The University of Alabama, but now I am doubly proud to be a Zeta Tau Alpha from this wonderful university. I am so proud of the Greeks and other students and UA faculty and staff who have given their time and efforts.

— Nancy Henry Fulmer, N The University of Alabama In response to our Mother’s Day greeting » I must admit that I held a stereotype about the Greek system. But then our daughter became a Zeta. I couldn't appreciate more the opportunity she had for growth and friendship. Zetas rock! I am proud to be a ZTA Mom! — Missa Murry Eaton

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Installation News

Lambda Zeta Chapter installed at Lehigh At the luncheon, Extension Director Marlene Dunbar Conrad was the toastmistress and TLC Emily gave the invocation.

Director of New Chapters Janel Thomson Jauntirans read greetings from other chapters, and Lehigh Greek Life Coordinator Veronica Hunter welcomed ZTA guests on behalf of the university.

One hundred women were initiated into the charter member class of Lambda Zeta Chapter at Lehigh University in Bethlehem, Pa.

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he team of Zeta Tau Alpha Traveling Leadership Consultants tasked with the challenge of recruiting prospective new members at Lehigh University in the dead of a Pennsylvania winter faced the natural obstacles of gray skies, blustery winds and seemingly endless snow. But they learned that you can easily attract wonderful women if you just wear a welcoming smile and an awesome turquoise scarf. Their efforts and those of the ZTA Extension Team, advisors, local alumnae and nearby collegiate chapters resulted in the installation of Lambda Zeta Chapter, the 244th link in our Chain of Chapters, on Saturday, April 9, 2011, in Bethlehem, Pa. Lehigh selected Zeta Tau Alpha to become its ninth National Panhellenic Conference organization in November 2010, and the colonization process began in February. The TLCs and Extension Team held infoviews, an Experience ZTA Open House Event, a Think Pink! Think Zeta! philanthropy event and a Preference Party Feb. 7-10, culminating in a Bid Day celebration on Feb. 11.

TLCs Emily Lorino, Brittany Lee and Caitlin Moulton stayed on campus to lead the colony members through the new member program. “We want to thank the smiling faces in the turquoise scarves, our wonderful Traveling Leadership Consultants,” said Lambda Zeta Chapter President Adina Rothfeld. “They worked so hard to get this chapter started. They recruited all of us, planned sisterhood events, ran new member meetings, and so much more. But, more than anything, they made us all feel comfortable and enthusiastic about our decision to join Zeta Tau Alpha.”

Teams of collegians from Eta Gamma Chapter (West Chester University of Pennsylvania), Kappa Iota Chapter (Moravian College) and Kappa Psi Chapter (Kutztown University) conducted the Initiation Services for the 100 charter members on Friday, April 8, on campus. The Initiation of the colony president, Installation of the Chapter and Installation of Chapter Officers took place Saturday, April 9, before a celebratory luncheon at the Candlelight Reception and Conference Center. Amelia Dignetti served as the Installation Chairman.

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In her welcome from the chapter, Adina invoked the opening line of The Creed of Zeta Tau Alpha. “Our opportunities have already been endless. The chances we have to enrich and ennoble our lives have just begun,” she said. “My challenge is for you to continue to strengthen the relationships we have started within this fantastic group of women. Let’s continue to build our sisterhood as we look forward to coming together again in the fall semester.”

In her keynote address, Executive Director Deb Ensor said, “From our very first exploratory visit to Lehigh, Zeta Tau Alpha believed that this university was a great fit for us. The support of the Greek Life staff and the campus Panhellenic have helped us lay a great foundation for the success of Lambda Zeta Chapter.”

Province President Amy Williams Gaudioso and District President Staci Foerst Dabrow presented gifts to the chapter.

TLCs Emily, Brittany and Caitlin gave Adina the traditional baby cup, representing the newest chapter in ZTA, and then introduced the charter members to the assembled guests.

On behalf of the Fraternity, Mrs. Conrad and Ms. Ensor presented a silver tray and punch bowl to the chapter and $1,000 to the university’s scholarship fund from the ZTA Foundation in honor of Lambda Zeta’s installation.

Front row: Marlene Conrad, Adina Rothfeld and Janel Jauntirans Back row: Amy Gaudioso and Brittany Lee

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Alpha Beta Chapter reactivated at Penn

inety-three years separated the first group of University of Pennsylvania Zeta Tau Alpha members from the newest, but both were drawn to the Fraternity by our motto to “Seek the Noblest.” On Saturday, April 9, 2011, ZTA reactivated Alpha Beta Chapter at Penn, the 27th link in our Chain of Chapters.

In 1917, a local society at Penn called Alpha Delta Theta petitioned ZTA to become a chapter. This group of women was sincere, scholarly and purposeful, according to The History of Zeta Tau Alpha, and they believed that our motto and our purpose matched their vision. Alpha Beta Chapter was installed in September of 1918 and remained active until 1954 when it closed due to declining membership.

In October 2010, Penn’s Panhellenic Association selected ZTA to become its eighth National Panhellenic Conference group, and our Extension Team began the process of recruiting sincere, scholarly and purposeful women who would once again “Seek the Noblest” on the campus in Philadelphia. Despite snowy and cold weather conditions, our Traveling Leadership Consultants were successful in registering potential new members for National Officers to meet in infoviews in February.

The colonization process culminated in an exciting Bid Day celebration on Feb. 18.

The new ZTA colony at Penn immediately began to make its mark by distributing pink ribbons and shower cards on campus, joining in Greek Week activities like powderpuff football and participating in Pi Kappa Psi’s charity dance competition.

With assistance from the TLCs , Director of New Chapters Sally Schott Wellman and a strong advisory board, the colony was ready for initiation and reactivation in eight weeks. Teams of collegians from Theta Xi Chapter (Rutgers University), Iota

After being closed for 57 years, Alpha Beta Chapter at Penn was reactivated on April 9 with 141 new charter members.

Gamma Chapter (The College of New Jersey) and Kappa Xi Chapter (The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey) conducted the Initiation Services for the 141 charter members on Friday, April 8; and the Initiation of the colony president, Reactivation Service and Installation of Chapter Officers on Saturday, April 9, on campus. The chapter celebrated with their families, friends, advisors and alumnae at a luncheon on Sunday, April 10, at the Hyatt Regency Philadelphia at Penn’s Landing. Debra Klokis and Lauren Pany served as Installation Chairmen.

Extension Director Marlene Dunbar Conrad was the toastmistress at the luncheon and TLC Gemma Leggere gave the invocation. Sally Wellman read greetings from other chapters and Stacy Kraus, association director for program in the Office of Student Affairs, gave the welcome from the university.

In her remarks to the luncheon, Chapter President Cristina Virgilio, spoke of the chapter’s hopes for the future. “We have plans to be a leading service organization on campus, inspiring others to give back to the community,” she said. “From the beginning, I have the highest hopes and dreams for Zeta Tau Alpha, and each one of my sisters has only solidified my confidence that we are a truly remarkable group of women with the capacity to accomplish everything we set out to do. We will inspire other groups on campus through our success.”

Executive Director Deb Ensor expressed the Fraternity’s pride in her keynote address. “Zeta Tau Alpha is thrilled to be back at the University of Pennsylvania. All but one of our Founders was alive when Alpha Beta Chapter was first installed. I’m sure this reactivation would make them so proud.”

District President Staci Foerst Dabrow presented gifts to the chapter. TLCs Harriette Baker, Kyle Williams and Gemma gave Cristina the traditional baby cup, representing the newest chapter in ZTA, and then introduced the charter members to the assembled guests.

Chapter President Cristina Virgilio and Executive Director Deb Ensor were the speakers at the celebratory luncheon.

On behalf of the Fraternity, Mrs. Conrad and Ms. Ensor presented a silver tray and punch bowl to the chapter and $1,000 to the university’s scholarship fund from the ZTA Foundation in honor of Alpha Beta’s reactivation.

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ince its installation on Nov. 3, 1961, Delta Lambda Chapter had gathered for meetings and sisterhood activities in a room in the Student Center of Georgia State University in Atlanta. Fifty years is a long time to wait for a place to truly call home, but that wait came to an end recently as the chapter and the ZTA Fraternity Housing Corporation officially dedicated Delta Lambda’s new residential townhouse on April 10.

“We are thrilled that the dream of Greek housing at Georgia State University has finally become a reality,” said House Association President Pam Masters. “As the school has continued to expand its campus housing options, we're excited that they prioritized space for the Greek townhouse complex in the limited availability of land on the downtown Atlanta campus. It shows that the university understands the importance, influence and growing presence of the sororities and fraternities on this campus.”

The project began in 2006 when the Georgia State University Foundation approached Zeta Tau Alpha about the school’s tentative plans to construct Greek housing on campus. The foundation was eager to learn how the ZTA Fraternity Housing Corporation functioned and how other national organizations might facilitate a move into permanent residential housing.

From those initial meetings came the concept of nine townhouses in a gated community in the Martin Luther King Historic District at the corner of Edgewood and Piedmont Avenues. Four other sororities—Alpha Omicron Pi, Alpha Xi Delta, Delta Zeta and Phi Mu—also have new townhouses, as well as four men’s fraternities—Kappa Sigma, Phi Beta Sigma, Pi Kappa Phi and Sigma Nu. All nine groups moved into their new facilities in August 2010.

The ZTA townhouse is a three-story brick building with loftstyle construction. It sleeps 16 members. The open floor plan

From left, Dee Wallace, Julia Hill, Kristen Gittings, Marty Sik and Pam Arnold take part in the ceremonial ribbon cutting on April 10.

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The new Delta Lambda Chapter townhouse in downtown Atlanta includes this TV lounge, dining area and kitchen on the first floor.

on the first floor includes a kitchen, dining space, a TV lounge, powder room and one sleeping room. The other sleeping rooms and bathrooms are located on the upper two floors.

“I am honored to say that I was one of the first 16 women to live in the house,” said Chapter President Kristen Gittings. “It has been very exciting to see Delta Lambda grow and get this new addition as it has been anticipated and talked about for many years. So far, the townhome has brought many memories for our members and we look forward to continuously living in the Greek complex for years to come.”

Within the Greek Housing development is a community room for small meetings and laundry facilities. Each property has a resident assistant who lives on the premises and handles any facility-related items. The University furnished the bedrooms and the NHC furnished the common areas of the Delta Lambda facility.

NHC President Julia Marthaler Hill presided over the House Dedication Service at Delta Lambda that was attended by ZTA collegians and alumnae as well as other Georgia State Greek members. NHC Secretary Marty Sik served as toastmistress and Assistant Dean of Students Pamela Anthony spoke on behalf of the university. Province President Dee Tucker Wallace presented gifts to the chapter from Atlanta Alpha Alumnae Chapter, North Fulton Link Alumnae Chapter, Cobb County Alumnae Chapter and Zeta Xi Chapter (Georgia Southern University).

“We appreciate all that the university has done to work with ZTA and the other organizations to ensure that the townhomes are spaces safe for our members and worthy of our letters,” said Pam. “We appreciate all that the ZTA Fraternity Housing Corporation has done to make the space beautiful for the members. We hope it will be a place of refuge, sisterhood and happy memories for many years to come.”

Omicron Centennial

Brenau Zetas celebrate centennial in style Secretary Marty E. Sik, District President Kery Reinkemeyer Webb and Province President Lauren Ginsberg Webber.

Following the ribbon-cutting, members and guests gathered for a reception at the chapter house and participated in the school’s traditional May Day festivities.

Brenau University President Dr. Ed Schrader cut the ribbon on the new Omicron Chapter exhibit in the school’s archives.

Ms. Edens gave the keynote address at the evening gala, held at the Quinlan Arts Center. Each Zeta received a turquoise blue pashmina, and all guests found a blue gift box with nine chocolate coins wrapped in silver foil at their places. Following dinner, guests danced well into the evening.

n 1900, Brenau University got its name from the combination of the German word brennen, which means burning, and the Latin word aura, which means gold, forming a coined word that is translated to read “refinement of gold.” Appropriately, Omicron Chapter’s centennial celebration on the Gainesville, Ga., campus was a refined event that provided golden memories for years to come.

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On Sunday morning, Mrs. Voigt presented the chapter with a large mantel clock, representing the passage of time, and a silver baby cup as Centennial gifts from the Fraternity. “When a new ZTA chapter is installed, National Council presents the chapter with a baby cup,” Mrs. Voigt explained. “However, when Omicron was founded, that tradition had not yet started. So we are pleased to add this new piece of silver to the chapter’s collection.”

Alumnae and collegiate members of Omicron, the 16th link in the ZTA Chain of Chapters, celebrated the 100th anniversary April 15-17, during the traditional Alumnae Weekend on campus.

Events included the opening of a permanent ZTA exhibit in the school’s archives, an open house, a black-tie gala and a brunch that included the Alumnae Initiation Service.

Jade Chanda, Omicron Chapter’s 100th president, received a letter from the 75th chapter president in honor of the celebration. “It was amazing to hear about her experience being president during another important anniversary,” Jade said.

“We appreciate the love and support that our alumnae and National Council have shown to us over the past year.”

“Omicron Chapter has continuously held, and been held to, higher standards,” said Didi Stinnet, who represented the collegians on the Centennial Committee. “It is because of honor, determination and the unbreakable bonds of sisterhood that we celebrated this remarkable achievement.”

After more than a year of planning, Centennial Committee Chairman Melissa Garner Hankinson reflected on the event’s success. “For over 100 years, Omicron Chapter has been a home away from home for over 1,300 initiated members,” Melissa said.

“In preparing for this celebration of sisterhood, we’ve found that ZTA knows no generational gaps and it’s been an honor to work with the women who have paved the way to make our chapter what it is today.”

The chapter was installed Jan. 14, 1911, and the current collegians commemorated that date by placing 100 silver crowns around campus, each indicating a reason that the women love ZTA and Brenau. But it was the gala weekend in April that brought 300 members and guests to campus to celebrate.

University President Ed Schrader and the Centennial Committee cut the ribbon to open the archives exhibit on Saturday morning, April 16. Unique items included the original ZTA membership book, a diamond-shaped window pane from a turret of the original house built in 1910, a framed photo of the original new member class, vintage dresses from several decades, dance cards and the wooden gavel given to Martha C. Edens (an Omicron initiate) upon her installation as ZTA National President in 1968. In addition to Ms. Edens, other National Officers attending the event were former National President Alice McCann Mathews, Vice President Collegiate Stacey Verkest Voigt, ZTA Fraternity Housing Corporation Director and Omicron initiate Nancy Jo Floyd Stipp, NHC

The Omicron Centennial Committee, spanning several generations of ZTA sisterhood, planned the weekend full of festivities.

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Elevating Community through loyalty and responsibility We asked our collegiate chapters to tell us how they put these two important core values into practice to better their members, chapters, schools and communities.

We know you will be proud of their responses.

Represents all reports received as of May 1, 2011.

Epsilon

University of Arkansas To reward members for upholding ZTA values, Epsilon Chapter gives out Zeta of Month awards throughout the school year. Members are nominated for demonstrating true sisterhood by being selfless, caring and helpful.

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The University of Tennessee at Knoxville Zeta Chapter uses sisterhood events to remind members of their love and loyalty for ZTA. This fall, the women took a white water rafting trip to the Ococee River, and in the spring, they traveled to Gatlinburg, Tenn., for outings that allowed each new member class to spend time together.

Theta

Bethany College This year, Theta Chapter took part of the My Sister, My Responsibility program campus-wide. In conjunction with the

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Sam Spady Foundation, the chapter presented a program on alcohol awareness to the Bethany Greek community and other students. The women were proud to have shared this life-saving information with their peers.

participating in. Whether it is a theatre performance or capstone presentation, the women make sure they are there to support one another. This support system helps members truly live out the loyalty of sisterhood.

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The University of Texas at Austin Kappa Chapter doesn’t just hold members accountable for their actions, but rewards them as well. The chapter uses its Facebook and Twitter accounts to recognize members who excel academically or do something noteworthy on campus. Also, at each chapter meeting, the member with a paper crown taped to the bottom of her chair gets recognized as her sisters take turns sharing their favorite qualities about her.

Drury University Chapter members show their loyalty to the campus and community by becoming involved in other organizations and placing an importance on academics.

Lambda

Southwestern University Each week, the chapter sends updates to members about events their sisters are

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University of Pennsylvania For Alpha Beta Chapter, being responsible means representing ZTA in the best possible manner both on campus and in the community. As a newly reactivated link, the women have been busy laying the foundation for a successful chapter through programming and campus involvement.

By participating in events like Greek Week, campus philanthropies, Relay for Life and more, the chapter has helped to create a positive image of ZTA on the Penn campus.

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Each woman is involved in at least one student group outside of ZTA where they form connections that strengthen the Drury community. They also pride themselves on having the highest GPA on campus.

Nu

The University of Alabama As a way to remind members of the promises they made to ZTA, the FRED chairman reads ZTA facts during chapter meetings. After a few weeks, the women play a memory game to see who can remember the most facts. This activity allows members to have fun and show off their Fraternity knowledge.

Omicron

Brenau University Weekly badge-wear days help members share their ZTA pride with the rest of campus. This year, the chapter also opened its My Sister, My Responsibility programming to other Greek groups and hosted campus-wide speakers on breast cancer education and awareness and Internet safety.

Sigma

Baker University As part of its breast cancer education and awareness initiatives, Sigma Chapter makes sure it involves the surrounding

community. The woman place pink flamingos in yards around town, and with a donation, the homeowners can move the birds into their neighbor’s yard. The chapter also gives back to Baldwin City by adopting a highway outside of town. These efforts and others helped the chapter win six awards during Greek Week.

Phi

Duke University Chapter members show their loyalty to and support of their sisters outside of ZTA activities by attending sporting events and other functions together.

During their Zeta Chats every Sunday, members can chat with other sisters about any problems they are having.

This event helps the women get to know one another and talk about important life issues.

Psi

University of Washington Psi Chapter prides itself on having 100 percent participation in at least one organization outside of ZTA. These activities include individual charity work and volunteering with various campus organizations. Their involvement shows the Seattle community how responsible they are and how much they care about the campus and their fellow sisters.

University of Michigan Alpha Gamma Chapter proves that its ZTA loyalty spreads outside of the chapter. This year, the women hosted a book club with local alumnae where they read “Promise Me,” a book about breast cancer awareness. They also conducted a service project with the alumnae to make blankets for cancer patients at the university hospital.

Alpha Theta

Purdue University While helping with the colonization recruitment and Installation of Lambda Epsilon Chapter (Indiana UniversityPurdue University Indianapolis), Alpha Theta Chapter members were able to experience all of ZTA’s values in a new way. Working alongside other area collegians, alumnae and National Officers, the women were able to see how the different groups of Zetas work together for a common goal and to create a new chapter based on the shared love and values of the Fraternity.

Alpha Mu

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Collegiate News Alpha Psi

University of Missouri This year, the women not only hosted a new member retreat but a total chapter retreat at a St. Louis Cardinals baseball game. On the way to the game, members played sisterhood games, sang ZTA songs and were reminded of why they joined ZTA.

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community. Through its academic achievement program, the chapter helps the women become responsible students and adults. By taking part in other Greek events, like Sigma Phi Epsilon’s Take Defense Week, the members help prove the fraternity and sorority community provides valuable life skills for members.

Alpha Nu

Birmingham-Southern College To help remind members of ZTA’s values, the chapter celebrated Ritual Appreciation Week. Each day, the ritual chairman posted questions about the importance of rituals and the Founders.

The women also hosted a ritual shopping event, where members shopped together for appropriate ritual attire.

Alpha Xi

Indiana University Through the chapter’s Big/Little Sister program, chapter members are able to mentor one another and show the Fraternity’s values in action. As part of this program, each fall semester, Big Sisters live with their Little Sisters in order to help with the transition of living in the chapter house and juggling the demands of sorority life and academics.

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Alpha Omicron

The University of Iowa This year, Alpha Omicron Chapter has put more emphasis on its sisterhood by scheduling more members-only activities. Each week, the women host a special dinner and encourage all members to attend. Events like roller skating parties, Valentine’s Day service projects and more have reminded the women why each of them joined ZTA.

Alpha Upsilon

Oklahoma State University Through its annual Zeta Olympics philanthropy event, the chapter was able to combine philanthropy and campus unity. This year, the women added a chili cook-off to the event and each fraternity on campus entered. For just $3, members of the OSU community could enjoy all-you-can-eat chili and judge the competition. All proceeds benefitted the ZTA Foundation.

Alpha Phi

Northwestern University Every other week, the chapter gives out academic awards to recognize members for attending class and for good study habits. Women also receive house points for attending bi-weekly study tables that are designed to give members a designated quiet time to study. Members agree programs such as these help them become more responsible members and students.

Florida State University Beta Gamma Chapter hosts member enrichment seminars each semester to help its members become responsible Zeta ladies. This fall, a local attorney spoke at the seminar about the hazards of drinking and driving. In the spring, Karen Know, the author of “Learn to Live It,” talked to the women about the importance of nutrition, exercise and healthy living.

Beta Delta

Miami University Each spring, the chapter participates in Spring Clean, a community cleanup program sponsored by the campus fraternity and sororities. Several women also help out throughout the year by volunteering with Adopt a School.

Through this program, college students meet weekly with a local child to create mentoring relationships.

Beta Theta

Franklin College Beta Theta Chapter uses sisterhood events to remind members of the importance of ZTA membership.

Manicure parties, game nights and attending campus basketball games are just a few of the things the women do to celebrate their sisterhood.

Beta Iota

Centenary College of Louisiana This spring, Beta Iota Chapter members participated in a local ropes course as a team-building activity. Climbing rock walls, walking high wires and zipping down zip lines helped the members learn the importance of putting trust into their sisters. Members agree that being there to support and encourage one another brought everyone closer together.

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New Mexico State University Beta Nu Chapter strategically holds My Sister, My Responsibility workshops around campus breaks to encourage members to make responsible, safe decisions while on vacation. The chapter also takes pride in developing well-rounded Zeta ladies.

The chapter received the university’s President’s Cup, an award for excellence in academics, service and programming.

Beta Omicron

University of South Carolina Activities with alumnae are always highly anticipated events for chapter members. In place of one of the chapter’s weekly Sunday night dinners, the women planned a surprise baby shower for their Province President and their judicial advisor. The afternoon was filled with baby games, gifts, a catered dinner and lots of ZTA sisterhood.

Beta Upsilon

Kansas State University Beta Upsilon Chapter may have just been reinstalled in November 2010, but it is already dedicated to the Kansas State Greek community. To show their loyalty and support, members make a point to attend campus events, especially each Greek philanthropy. The women also partnered with the men of Farmhouse to host Philanthrocakes, a pink pancake dinner to raise money for breast cancer education and awareness.

Beta Phi

Michigan State University Every fall, the chapter helps organize Safe Halloween, an event where area children trick-or-treat at the campus Greek houses. The women also

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participate in blood drives, Relay for Life, a community clean-up initiative called Greeks Hit the Streets, and various other activities that give back to the city of East Lansing.

Beta Psi

Stetson University Beta Psi Chapter shows its loyalty and dedication to the Stetson community by encouraging its members to be involved on campus. Each woman is involved in at least two organizations other than ZTA, and many hold leadership positions. The chapter is proud to have three members serving as Panhellenic Council officers, five recruitment guides and 11 freshmen orientation leaders—the most of any Greek group.

Beta Omega

Union University Beta Omega Chapter is proud to have won Union University’s Variety Show each of the past 11 years. Involvement in the show requires a large time commitment, but each woman values the hard work and time put into creating a great event with their sisters.

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University of Miami One of the chapter’s favorite sisterhood activities is an annual bonfire held

at Biscayne Bay, one of Miami’s local beaches. Here, members gather around a small fire and share their favorite ZTA moments. The activity reminds each member of why she joined ZTA and of the importance of friendship.

Gamma Beta

Washington College Gamma Beta Chapter members show their loyalty to the Washington College community by being involved in numerous campus organizations.

Forty-eight percent of its membership even holds leadership positions for groups such as the Student Government Association. The chapter has also won the Loving Cup for the past 14 years, a campus award given to the sorority with the highest grade point average.

Gamma Gamma

The University of Texas at El Paso Once a month, the chapter’s individual new member classes meet for sisterhood activities. Members also host Strawberry Dates where two members meet to spend time with one another and share special sweets. By connecting with their sisters in these ways, chapter members are able to appreciate the value of friendship.

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Gamma Epsilon

Pennsylvania State University This year, the chapter hosted a special Stand up! Stand out! event with Penn State’s Kappa Delta chapter to address the issue of cyber bullying. Over 400 members of the Greek community attended to discuss the topic and the impact a popular campus gossip site was having on fraternity and sorority life. The women also began hosting educational programs with a different sorority each month in order to foster better Panhellenic spirit.

Gamma Zeta

Mississippi State University One way the chapter encourages members to live with good moral character is through a recognition award called Super Zeta. This award is given weekly to a member who has gone above and beyond to help another sister or the chapter. As a reward, this member is given a premier parking spot in front of the house for the week.

University of Nebraska at Omaha This year, the chapter standards chairman directed members in a craft activity where each woman created her own Motivation Board using cork board, stickers and cut outs of inspiring words or pictures. By creating these boards, the chapter helped its members focus on self-improvement and living ZTA values.

Gamma Nu

University of Virginia To promote sisterhood within the chapter, Gamma Nu pairs different classes together for sisterhood activities.

For example, in February, the new members and sophomores gathered for an evening of board games, dancing and ZTA stories. The sophomores and seniors were also paired for an ice cream and movie party. These events allow the women to catch up and strengthen their friendships.

Gamma Xi

Indiana University of Pennsylvania This year, Gamma Xi Chapter helped its local community by participating in Canndemonium, an event to raise money for the Indiana Food Bank. The women even created a design out of canned goods—a five-pointed crown made of baked bean cans and ketchup and mustard bottles.

Gamma Omicron

Central Michigan University Gamma Omicron Chapter sponsored a risk management program in February for the campus Greek community. At the event, the speaker shared the story of losing her brother to a drugs and alcohol related incident. Through this event, the Zetas were able to encourage their peers to make safer decisions.

Gamma Pi

The University of Georgia The week of Initiation, the chapter celebrates each day with an activity corresponding to the letters Z-E-T-A. On Monday, “Z for Zeta” day, new members learn a little more about the chapter’s history; then they receive a special letter from their parents on “E for Emotion” day. An initiation T-shirt is provided on

Gamma Iota

University of Florida In addition to their breast cancer education and awareness efforts, the women of Gamma Iota Chapter give back to their community in a variety of ways. Members volunteer with The Boys and Girls Club, participate in canned food drives, mentor younger students and more. The chapter also created a new campus-wide barbecue with Alpha Tau Omega this year to raise money for autism awareness.

Gamma Kappa

James Madison University Gamma Kappa Chapter makes a point to include the entire campus in its

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Delta Beta

Florida Southern College To encourage sisters to excel academically, the chapter passes around a jar each week at chapter meeting, and any sister who received an A on a test that week is able to put her name in the jar. The person whose name is selected from the jar then receives a special prize.

The academic achievement chairman also honors the sister with the most improved GPA each semester.

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“T for T-shirt” day, and area alumnae are invited to dinner on “A for Alumna” day.

support ZTA, especially during the chapter’s Pink Out games.

Gamma Rho

Gamma Chi

Auburn University This year, Gamma Rho Chapter had a great time combining sisterhood and school spirit. By hosting a special tailgate for alumnae and parents and various viewing parties, the women were able to create lasting memories together while cheering on the Auburn Tigers to the national football championship.

Gamma Tau

Texas Tech University To help keep their campus and community beautiful, Gamma Tau Chapter participated in a Habitat for Humanity build with other campus Greeks and in Texas Tech’s Earth Day celebration by planting flowers on campus. Seeing the flowers throughout the semester is a great reminder of each member’s dedication to school spirit and philanthropy.

Gamma Phi

University of North Texas Gamma Phi Chapter shows its loyalty to campus Greek life by supporting other fraternities and sororities any time they have an event. In return, those groups

Indiana State University During a few chapter meetings, members gathered in a circle to share why they love ZTA, as well as their personal goals and ideas on how to improve the chapter. The women also took the time to compliment the sister to her right.

Activities like this and sisterhood events such as roller skating and game nights have helped the chapter create more meaningful ZTA experiences.

Gamma Psi

Texas Christian University This spring, the chapter hosted a Stand up! Stand out! program for the entire TCU campus. ZTA former National President Alice McCann Mathews spoke on the important role a positive attitude can play in your decision making and relationships.

Gamma Omega

University of Houston Gamma Omega Chapter shows its school spirit by attending university sporting events as a group. In the fall, the women host a Parents’ Tailgate, complete with food, games, music and “UH ZTA”

Baldwin-Wallace College Delta Delta Chapter is proud to have 48 percent of its members hold a leadership position in at least one organization outside of ZTA. To help its members show their support of one another at their on-campus events, the chapter’s campus events chairman makes a slideshow for each chapter meeting, highlighting the upcoming programs and activities being held that week.

Delta Zeta

Sam Houston State University As part of its risk management programming, Delta Zeta Chapter invited speakers to talk about various safety issues that affect all college students. In the spring, a local police officer spoke to the members about spring break safety, and a representative from the Texas Education Agency spoke to the women about the dangers of texting while driving.

Delta Eta

West Texas A&M University Delta Eta Chapter actively participates in sisterhood events throughout the year in order to create bonds with its sisters and the Fraternity.

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Delta Theta

Ohio Northern University By sponsoring campus-wide programming events, Delta Theta Chapter proves its loyalty and dedication to the Ohio Northern campus. This year, the women hosted a Zumba Party with proceeds benefitting the ZTA Foundation, co-hosted a presentation of the “The Sam Spady Story” with Sigma Pi Fraternity on the dangers of alcohol use, and held a Stand up! Stand out! event in which a member of the campus Counseling Center discussed how to maintain healthy relationships.

Delta Iota

Clarion University of Pennsylvania This year, the chapter participated in a campus-wide competition to see which organization had the most school spirit.

After attending numerous campus events and creating a raffle basket, Delta Iota Chapter was named the winner. The women also participated in a campus trick-or-treat event for children in the community and those of campus staff.

Delta Kappa

Louisiana State University In each chapter meeting, two seniors stand up and share funny stories, advice and their favorite things about Delta Kappa Chapter and the Fraternity. By having each senior share these thoughts and feelings with the chapter, the women are all reminded of the importance of ZTA sisterhood.

Delta Lambda

Georgia State University This year, Georgia State University completed its inaugural football season and Delta Lambda Chapter made it a point to show its support. In fact, the women participated in a tailgate sponsored by the university public relations

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department and received its Most Spirited Award. The chapter also supports the community by participating in canned food drives, collecting prom dresses and more.

speakers on self defense, substance abuse and more. The chapter believes educating members will help them make intelligent and morally sound decisions.

Delta Nu

Lamar University Delta Sigma Chapter hosts sisterhood events on a regular basis to remind each other of the importance of ZTA. This year, the women hosted an event at a new business in town called Painting with a Twist. Here, they were able to spend time together and create their own painting of a five-pointed crown.

The University of New Orleans During the chapter’s Batting Out Breast Cancer philanthropy event, the women asked the New Orleans community to get involved. With area businesses as sponsors for the event, Delta Nu was able to raise money for the ZTA Foundation and provide advertisements for the businesses. Members of the community were also invited to attend the softball tournament.

Delta Omicron

Lenoir-Rhyne College Delta Omicron Chapter shows its loyalty to its campus and community by taking part in numerous philanthropy events. On campus, the women support other Greek philanthropies, and in the community, they have helped Habitat for Humanity and Lutheran Home by hosting a prom for the senior citizens living there.

Delta Pi

Eastern New Mexico University The chapter strives to host a variety of guest speakers during chapter meetings throughout the year. This year, it invited

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Delta Upsilon

West Virginia Wesleyan College Last year, Delta Upsilon Chapter won the university’s President’s Cup Award, the highest award a sorority can receive based upon academics, service, philanthropy and chapter programming.

To help maintain such success, the entire membership establishes three goals for the chapter at the beginning of the year and works together to see that those goals are met.

Delta Chi

William Jewell College Membership enrichment scenario sheets are used to remind members that they are responsible for one another and of the promises they made during Initiation. These sheets are also used to

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Delta Psi

Samford University Delta Psi Chapter’s Crown Credits program helps members to become well-rounded, dedicated members of the Fraternity and campus community.

Members are required to receive a certain number of credits in different categories each year. They receive credits for things including supporting Greek philanthropies, community service, attending ZTA functions and academics.

Delta Omega

Westminster College In October, the chapter raised thousands of dollars for breast cancer education and awareness with its annual Shoot for the Cause event. It also promoted the pink hair extensions with a local salon to get the community to Think Pink! For all of its fundraising efforts, Westminster College named the chapter October’s Student Organization of the Month. It also took home the President’s Cup, the yearly top award for any Greek organization on campus.

Zeta Alpha

University of Evansville In addition to its breast cancer education and awareness efforts, Zeta Alpha Chapter likes to support the Evansville community through a variety of service projects. This year, for example, the chapter was the only campus organization to be asked to sponsor a mile-long stretch of the Southern Indiana Classic Marathon. At this event, the women had the opportunity to cheer on runners and represent ZTA.

Zeta Beta

Thiel College To promote member development, the chapter held a workshop that it called What is a Zeta Lady? This program challenged members to create a list of what qualities and actions make a good member and how each member can respect ZTA’s letters. Reminding the chapter of the Fraternity’s values brought everyone closer together.

Zeta Gamma

Youngstown State University This fall, the chapter hosted an Etiquette Dinner to show members the importance proper manners play in social and

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professional settings. Women and their dates enjoyed a delicious dinner as a speaker led them through the proper etiquette standards.

Zeta Theta

East Central University Chapter members are involved in numerous service projects and extracurricular activities to help show their love for East Central University.

The women are very involved in Service Saturdays, a university program where participants work on various projects across town. They have helped landscape a local park and even volunteered at a pet adoption.

Zeta Lambda

Rider University This year, the chapter opened two of its member development workshops to the entire campus—a resume-building workshop and a spring break safety program. Members also connect to the community by collecting canned goods for the Trenton Area Soup Kitchen.

Zeta Nu

Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania During its annual Big Man on Campus philanthropy event, the chapter invited a Lock Haven University faculty member to speak about her journey in surviving breast cancer. The women also gave back to their community by donating clothing to the Salvation Army and participating in Haven Holidays, a community event for local children.

Zeta Xi

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Georgia Southern University Zeta Xi Chapter strives each year to represent ZTA both on campus and in Summer 2011

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The annual Strawberry Sale also invites the community to join the chapter in raising money for the ZTA Foundation.

Zeta Sigma

The University of Texas at Arlington Zeta Sigma Chapter hosts two Pink Out games a year—one with the volleyball team and the other with the women’s basketball team—to show its support for breast cancer education and awareness.

The women are also proud to have had the highest new member GPA of the year and to raise more philanthropy money than any other Greek chapter on campus.

Zeta Upsilon

Edinboro University of Pennsylvania Each fall, Zeta Upsilon Chapter takes part in RAKE (Random Acts of Kindness) where members split into groups to rake leaves, pick up garbage and help out around the Edinboro community. The women also show their love and loyalty to the community by participating in a similar activity in the spring called The Big Event where they perform the same activities around campus.

Zeta Psi

Jacksonville State University Zeta Psi Chapter has implemented an Earn Your Crown program that challenges each member to earn five points in her crown each semester in the areas of sisterhood, financial, recruitment, scholarship and activities.

Women earn points by excelling academically, sponsoring potential new members at recruitment events, participating in chapter and campus events, staying financially current, and being a loyal sister.

Zeta Omega

Ferris State University Zeta Omega Chapter prides itself on helping its members succeed academically. By offering Study Buddy programs, rewards and more, each member is encouraged to take her academics to the next level. The chapter’s new members even won an award for having the highest GPA among Greek new member classes.

Eta Alpha

Georgia Southwestern State University Each month, the chapter holds a service dinner for the Sumter County

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firefighters where members visit the station to cook a special dinner. This activity and sisterhood events such as movie nights, ornament decorating parties and events with alumnae remind members of the importance of service and friendship.

Eta Beta

Duquesne University The chapter strives to show the Duquesne campus and Pittsburgh community that members are responsible Zeta ladies. By holding the highest GPA of all Greek groups on campus, hosting its annual Pretty in Pink Brunch, and placing first in the Duquesne University Carnival for the first time in 10 years, the women demonstrate of the importance of sisterhood and service.

Eta Gamma

West Chester University of Pennsylvania In addition to ZTA’s member development programming, Eta Gamma Chapter participates in the university’s Sister to Sister program that promotes healthy body image. The chapter is proud that four of the program’s 14 peer mentors are Zetas.

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Mansfield University of Pennsylvania To show potential new members ZTA’s values, the chapter created a recruitment campaign to show off its best and brightest members. “She’s a Zeta” flyers featured a photo and the talents, interests and reasons why that ZTA member embodied the values of the Fraternity.

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Elon University Eta Zeta Chapter shows its appreciation to Elon professors by sending Christmas cards to each of the academic departments and inviting professors to join members for lunch. Not only does this bring the women closer to their educators, it also helps them show the professors what sorority life is all about.

Eta Theta

Missouri University of Science & Technology Eta Theta Chapter shows its responsibility to the campus and community by consistently receiving the Order of Omega Award of Excellence and Top GPA award. The women were also recognized for having the largest participation in the university’s Step In risk management program. The chapter also co-hosted an alcohol awareness program with Sigma Pi Fraternity for the entire campus.

Eta Iota

Valdosta State University To show its responsibility toward the Valdosta community, Eta Iota Chapter members volunteer with a number of organizations including the local animal shelter and a battered women’s shelter.

On campus, they participate in campus clean-ups and hang good luck signs for the various sports teams.

Eta Kappa

University of Central Florida Eta Kappa Chapter’s spring semester programming focused on risk management. It hosted Dr. Lori Hart, a risk management speaker, for a campuswide event in March that talked about the qualities that make an active, effective member of your chapter. Before the event, Dr. Hart also met with the Eta Kappa Executive Committee to discuss upcoming chapter programs.

Eta Lambda

College of Charleston This year, Eta Lambda Chapter worked with the Charleston Area Senior Citizens Center to help give back to the community. The women took part

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in an Adopt-a-Grandparent program that paired them with senior citizens and helped pay for seniors’ meals and transportation to the center. The chapter also hosted a Senior Prom where along with the men of Phi Gamma Delta, they picked out clothing for the seniors, decorated the center and cooked a special meal.

Eta Mu

Augusta State University Eta Mu Chapter believes it has a responsibility to give back to the community. In the spring, it hosted a bowling tournament to raise money for breast cancer education and awareness and raised over $6,600. Its annual Pink Week in October also helps the women spread the word about the disease.

Eta Nu

Radford University The chapter’s academic achievement chairman is always presenting incentives that keep sisters motivated in their studies. Each week, the two members who complete the most study hours receive a small gift, and the person with the most hours receives a special pair of letters to wear during the week. The chapter also set up study groups based on members’ shared majors.

Eta Xi

Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University The chapter plans sisterhood events on a regular basis in order for members to bond with one another. Movie nights, hiking trips, and Zumba and yoga classes are just a few of the events members enjoy. The chapter also keeps track of members’ birthdays and gives out small gifts on each member’s special day.

Eta Pi

Wright State University The women held a chapter retreat in January to focus on sisterhood and bonding. During the event, the chapter took part in an activity where everyone sat in a circle, and while holding a ball of yarn, the president shared an event in her life that had changed her in some way, and then passed the yarn to a member who had helped her through it. This continued until every member was connected by web of sisterhood the yarn had created.

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These efforts were just part of the reason the chapter won the campus’ Alpha Chapter of Excellence Award.

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Eta Rho

The University of North Alabama The chapter shows its campus and community pride by participating in a variety of service projects. This year, the women donated over 1,000 canned goods to a campus food drive, donated prom dresses to the Cinderella Project, participated in the Step Sing and Step Show for the United Way, and won first place in the Turkey Trot.

Eta Sigma

The University of North Carolina at Pembroke To show the campus their love for ZTA, chapter members wear letters each Wednesday and badge attire every Thursday. The women also take pride in helping one another succeed academically by creating study groups in the library. In fact, the women have the highest GPA of any sorority on campus.

Eta Tau

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte To remind members of the promises they made during Initiation, the FRED chairman creates fun ways to remind sisters of the values found in The Creed. Before formal events, for example, she puts on a fashion

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show to give members examples of acceptable and unacceptable attire. The chapter also uses Founders Groups to get members to spend time with one another. Founders Group potluck dinners and games are just a few of the activities members enjoy.

Eta Phi

Illinois State University The chapter’s Think Pink! Week helps remind members of their loyalty and love for ZTA. During this week, the chapter hosts a variety of events including coin wars, bake sales, pink ribbon distributions and more. By working together on a variety of events that week, members are able to see the value of teamwork and dedication pay off.

Eta Chi

Francis Marion University Eta Chi Chapter is proud of its campus involvement. During Homecoming week, members participated in Patriot games, made signs, wore Francis Marion apparel and even won the Spirit Stick.

The women also participate in a variety of intramural sports and had sisters who served as this year’s Panhellenic and Greek Council presidents.

Wofford College On campus, chapter members take great care in maintaining their “Spot of Pride,” a small garden on Wofford’s main drive. Within the chapter, the women show their appreciation for one another by naming a Sister of the Week at chapter meetings to honor those who have provided great examples of responsibility and sisterhood.

Theta Eta

Stephen F. Austin State University Theta Eta Chapter encourages every member to be an active participant in chapter operations. By assigning each woman tasks within a chapter committee, ZTA is able to teach responsibility and teamwork. These women then use the skills they learn to help other campus organizations such as Driving Jacks, a SFA program to prevent drunk driving.

Theta Theta

Arkansas Tech University Twice a semester, members pick up trash along a two-mile stretch of road that the chapter has adopted in order to show their support to the community. The women also donate various items to the Battered Women’s Shelter of Pope County and Main Street Mission.

Theta Delta

Salisbury University Theta Delta works hard to show its campus and community its dedication to philanthropy. Not only do the women

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University of North Florida This year, Theta Iota Chapter made a goal to further dedicate itself to philanthropy, and not just breast cancer education and awareness. This led the chapter to be top fundraisers at Dance Marathon and numerous Greek philanthropy events. The women also created a partnership with On Campus Transition, a program that works with students suffering from disabilities. The Zetas helped guide the students to class and spent time with them away from campus.

Theta Kappa

University of Missouri-St. Louis Each semester, the women hold a chapter retreat that allows them to get to know one another on a deeper level.

During the retreats, they play games and participate in fireside chats where members share ZTA stories and give thanks for their sisterhood.

Theta Nu

Auburn University at Montgomery Not only does the chapter plan a variety of on campus sisterhood events, they also plan two off-campus events per semester. These events range from visiting the local zoo to attending a minor league baseball game and always bring the women closer together. A new chapter Facebook page also lets members connect with one another and their alumnae.

Out game on Valentine’s Day. Chapter members sold T-shirts, created a public service announcement for the Waco community, distributed towels and recognized breast cancer survivors at halftime.

Theta Sigma

Winthrop University Every year, the chapter participates in an event called Random Acts of Kindness in which members of the chapter distribute candy to those walking through the Winthrop Student Center. They also create small gifts for the campus’ different department heads and the Rock Hill police and fire departments.

Theta Tau

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill This year, the chapter made it a point to increase its Greek spirit by planning more events with other groups on campus. It hosted a basketball tournament with Kappa Alpha Psi, an ice skating event with Sigma Gamma Rho and Alpha Phi Alpha, and special dinners for a number of other groups.

This dedication helped the chapter to win four campus awards last year, including Panhellenic Chapter of the Year.

Theta Phi

California State University, Fullerton The chapter has adopted the Fish Philosophy from the world-renowned Pike Place fish market. This philosophy helps teams bond together and includes the principles: be there, choose your attitude, play and make their day.

Each week, the chapter recognizes the member who best embodies one or more of the principles.

Theta Chi

George Mason University One of the chapter’s favorite sisterhood events this year was the Bid Day Throwback event where each member wore the shirt she received on her Bid Day and enjoyed an ice cream sundae bar and games. This gave the women the opportunity to re-live the excitement and enthusiasm she felt on her first day as a Zeta.

Theta Psi

Texas State University-San Marcos Every year, the chapter gives back to the San Marcos community by hosting a Halloween party for a local women’s shelter. The women and their children are invited to the ZTA house and are able to trick or treat at each room in the house.

Theta Xi

Rutgers University In the fall, the chapter hosted a Stand up! Stand out! program on the dangers of hazing and the importance of standing up for what is right. The women also proudly accepted numerous campus awards including Highest New Member GPA, the Dean’s Scholarship Award and the Programming Academic Achievement Award.

Theta Omicron

Baylor University Theta Omicron Chapter partnered with the Baylor women’s basketball team for the first time this year to host a Pink

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Theta Omega

California Polytechnic State University, Pomona Theta Omega shows its campus and community pride by hosting Pink Out games with both the university soccer and basketball teams. These games are always well-attended by members of the local community, and chapter members even have the opportunity to lead the crowd in cheers along with the Cal Poly cheerleaders.

Iota Alpha

Robert Morris University In November, Iota Alpha Chapter celebrated 30 years of sisterhood during a special anniversary luncheon on campus. At this event, both collegians and alumnae shared their pride in the chapter’s growth and rededicated themselves to living ZTA’s values.

University of Nevada, Las Vegas As a newly reactivated chapter, Iota Eta strived to make a name for itself on the UNLV campus. During its first Homecoming since reactivation, the women spent countless hours decorating windows, preparing for a variety show and more. The dedication paid off as the chapter won Best Spirited Performance and First Place in the variety show and finished second in overall Homecoming points.

Iota Theta

Georgia Institute of Technology Iota Theta Chapter showed its love for its campus by creating various banners to place outside the chapter house throughout the year. The women also made a special banner thanking the community for their help with the Save Lids to Save Lives® program.

By partnering with General Mills to distribute yogurt before a campus football game, the chapter was able to collect more lids than any other ZTA chapter for the fifth year in a row.

Iota Iota

Fairleigh Dickinson University During chapter meetings, members discuss various local events that the chapter can become involved in. One of its favorite activities was visiting a local assisted living home and decorating Valentine’s Day cookies with the residents. Not only did the home enjoy the Zetas’ company, but the women left with a great sense of pride in having made someone’s day better.

Iota Nu

Susquehanna University Each chapter member is a part of at least one other campus organization, and the diversity of those organizations allows members to experience a variety of different campus events while showing their support. Zetas are represented in groups such as the track and field, lacrosse and rugby teams and the theatre department.

Iota Xi

Christian Brothers University Each year, the chapter hosts candlelight sisterhood events to reinforce the bonds of ZTA sisterhood and the respect they have for one another. The chapter also uses its academic achievement program to help members become well-rounded students. Three days a week, the chapter

Iota Gamma

The College of New Jersey Iota Gamma Chapter promotes personal growth for each of its members by rewarding members for attending gym and library hours to improve their wellness and academics. During chapter meetings, a compliment jar is also passed around to give members the chance to recognize their sisters for doing something nice or for leading by example that week.

Iota Delta

Towson University Many of the chapter’s activities remind members of their love for ZTA, but none more than their service projects.

This year, the chapter sent Think Pink! T-shirts and letters and soldiers,

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Middle Tennessee State University Chapter members have worked hard to establish new traditions that will improve their newly reorganized chapter, and many of these traditions involve service in the Murfreesboro community.

As part of a project called The Big Event, members help area residents who are no longer able to care for their homes and lawns. They also co-hosted an Easter egg hunt for the entire community.

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has a room available for its members to come study in a quiet, productive environment.

Iota Omicron

Lander University Iota Omicron Chapter celebrated ZTA values and sisterhood during a 25th anniversary party with local alumnae.

The event was a great opportunity to demonstrate the importance of remaining loyal to ZTA throughout your life and to reinforce that what you do while a collegian can affect the future of the chapter.

Iota Pi

University of Dayton Iota Pi Chapter reaches out to the Dayton community through various service events and collections. In the fall, the women made over 100 sack lunches for an area homeless shelter, then made Valentine’s Day cards for the Dayton Children’s Hospital in the winter.

Members also participate in the campus Relay for Life and the Cincinnati Race for the Cure®.

Iota Rho

East Carolina University The chapter showed its loyalty to the East Carolina Greek community by

supporting a new fraternity that was forming on campus. To greet the Alpha Tau Omegas, the women made a banner saying, “ZTA loves ATO,” and wore special ATO buttons. For being the sorority to have the most members wear the buttons, the men donated $100 toward breast cancer education and awareness.

Iota Sigma

Old Dominion University Iota Sigma Chapter is proud to be the reigning Greek Week champions.

Throughout the week, the women were able to bond over various activities and support a variety of causes. As part of the competition, the chapter recycled over 60,000 pounds of trash, raised over $800 for tsunami relief in Japan, and distributed over 250 appreciation cards to campus faculty members.

Iota Phi

North Carolina State University The chapter often hosts surprise sisterhood events to remind them of the fun they can have in ZTA. One event the chapter planned was a surprise Water Day complete with water balloons, water slides and great memories. The women are also proud to have been named NC State’s Sorority of the Year and to have the highest Greek GPA on campus.

Rochester Institute of Technology Every winter, the chapter hosts a Stand up! Stand out! Week for the RIT campus. Each night, it invites speakers on a variety of topics aimed to empower women. This year, presentations included “50 Things Every Woman Ought to Know,” a resume workshop and a presentation on social media.

Iota Omega

University of Maryland The chapter risk management chairman provides a Tip of the Week at each chapter meeting in order to advise members on how to stay safe and accountable for their actions. The ritual chairman also gives a weekly Rockin’ the Ritual award to a member who has lived a specific value from The Creed.

Kappa Alpha

Colorado State University Every year, Kappa Alpha Chapter participates in CSUnity, a campus cleanup day. Members also collect canned goods for a local food pantry and host a Think Pink! Dessert Party for the Fort Collins community. In recognition of their efforts, the chapter received the Outstanding Community Service Award during the Greek Night Out Awards.

Kappa Beta Presbyterian College On top of its breast cancer education and

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Collegiate News chapter house. During this event, the Vice President I cooked a delicious meal and the chapter gave out awards and held a costume contest.

Kappa Mu

Linfield College Weekly sisterhood events help to strengthen sisterhood and member development. The chapter’s events include spinning classes, movie nights and more. It also invited a Greek Campus Safety advisor to about the dangers of alcohol abuse.

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awareness initiatives, Kappa Beta Chapter also participates in service projects to benefit the community.

Chapter members donated travel-sized shampoos, soaps and lotions for Laurens County Safe Homes as well as food, clothes and blankets for James Monroe Mission House.

Kappa Zeta

Clemson University The chapter recently created an alumnae/on-campus relations chairman in order to connect with more Kappa Zeta alumnae. This member created a chapter newsletter and planned numerous alumnae events and has recommitted the chapter to the fact that Zeta is Forever.

Kappa Eta

Rockhurst University Kappa Eta Chapter has the highest GPA of any Greek organization on the Rockhurst campus. To help maintain this honor, the chapter gives sisters with the highest semester and cumulative GPAs special awards. They also hold Smarty Parties for chapter members with a 3.5 average or higher. Study hours and bimonthly meetings

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to monitor academic progress also help the women succeed.

Kappa Theta

California State University, San Bernardino As a chapter, members attended a Greek Night basketball game and painted their faces to show their school spirit. The women also hold quarterly workshops on how they can improve their campus community, and they nominate a Professor of the Quarter to show their appreciation to campus faculty.

Kappa Iota

Moravian College Kappa Iota Chapter uses Initiation Week to remind all members of the promises they have made, or are about to make, to ZTA. Three nights prior to Initiation, the chapter gathers to reflect on the Founders and the reasons they chose to start ZTA. The following night, everyone gets the opportunity to learn more about the new members. On the night before Initiation, new members receive special letters from their parents and everyone shares the story of why they joined ZTA.

Monmouth University Kappa Nu Chapter participated in Grilling with the Greeks, an event that pairs fraternities and sororities together for a tailgate before football games. The women also hosted Pink Out football and basketball games where the distributed items including pink ribbons, hats and lollypops to fans in attendance.

Kappa Xi

The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey Across campus, chapter members use the values and skills they learn through ZTA to benefit others. The women take part in a range of activities including the Entertainment Team, Equestrian Club, and Speech and Hearing Club. The chapter also won Kappa Sigma’s Polar Plunge Princess Award for providing the most support for the fraternity’s philanthropy.

Kappa Omicron

Merrimack College Some of the chapter’s favorite oncampus events are attending Merrimack

Kappa Lambda

The University of Wisconsin Oshkosh Two chapter retreats held this year helped to form a united sisterhood. In the fall, the chapter traveled to Milton, Wisc., for a cookout. Then, in the spring, they held a luau themed event at the

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Kappa Pi

University of South Carolina Aiken This year, the chapter partnered with a group of breast cancer survivors called the Pink Ribbonetts to host a basketball game in honor of cancer survivors. The Zetas had the opportunity to sell raffle tickets and distribute pink ribbons at the game. Kappa Pi Chapter also hosts a breast cancer forum every year in order to inform students, teachers and the community about the disease.

Kappa Rho

University of South Carolina Upstate Kappa Rho Chapter joined Delta Sigma Theta in hosting a campus-wide event with Mothers Against Drunk Driving.

During the event, several mothers spoke about the traumatic loss of their children due to drunk drivers. This eye-opening presentation reminded everyone in attendance the importance of making wise and healthy choices.

Kappa Sigma

University of South Florida Sisterhood events held on a regular basis remind members of the promises they made during Initiation. Some of the events included paintball, a Valentine’s Day dinner and a movie night. The chapter also creates a weekly scrapbook page to honor a selected sister who has shown true ZTA loyalty.

Kappa Tau

Florida Gulf Coast University Kappa Tau Chapter is known on campus for its service-oriented spirit. On top of its breast cancer education and awareness programs, the women take part in Adopt-A-Highway. Every Sunday, chapter members drive out to their adopted stretch of road to pick up trash and help keep their community clean.

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Kappa Upsilon

Georgia College & State University The chapter recognizes members for upholding ZTA values in a number of ways. During chapter meetings, select members receive white violets for having supported or helped a sister that week. A Silver Sister Award honors a member who exemplifies the meaning of sisterhood, and she gets to wear a special silver bracelet for the week. Members credit weekly sisterhood events for creating strong chapter bonds.

Kappa Phi

Christopher Newport University In the spring, the chapter created a new Programming Council position called CNU events chairman. This member’s responsibility is to inform the chapter of all campus and Greek-sponsored events.

This chairman has helped the chapter streamline the process of asking for volunteers and creating support groups.

As result, the chapter has seen an increase in the number of members who attend these events.

Kappa Chi

Shorter University Kappa Chi Chapter members show their dedication to member development through the academic achievement

program and are proud to have the highest GPA on campus. The group also uses sisterhood events to help motivate one another and improve their bonds of friendship.

Kappa Psi

Kutztown University Kutztown Zetas show their loyalty to their campus and community by participating in programs like Kutztown Clean-Up, hosting Pink Out basketball games to raise money for breast cancer education and awareness, and attending various campus programs on topics such as hazing.

Kappa Omega

Saint Louis University Chapter members participate in a weekly service project with Whole Foods where they collect unused food items from the store and deliver them to Campus Kitchen, a program used to donate food to the less fortunate. The women also sell raffle tickets at St. Louis Blues NHL hockey games to raise money for breast cancer education and awareness.

Lambda Alpha

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Chapter. As a recent addition to the Greek system, chapter members make a point to attend as many events as possible in order to show ZTA’s support.

In the fall, the women held their own successful Think Pink! Week where they decorated the campus in pink balloons, held yogurt eating contests and a Pink Out football game.

Lambda Beta

University of Rhode Island Chapter members show their love for ZTA through candle passes. Held a few times a year, these reflections give the women the opportunity to remember

The University of Texas at San Antonio At UTSA, Lambda Gamma Chapter hosts a Pink Out game for every sport on campus. These games not only let members show their school pride, but also bring the women and the community closer together. As a new chapter, the bonds of sisterhood are especially tight, and through these events, members are able to share their love for ZTA with everyone.

Lambda Delta

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi In its first year of existence, the chapter has witnessed first-hand the importance ZTA values play in creating a successful sisterhood. The members have worked together to create strong programs that help sisters grow as friends and as women. On a weekly basis, sisterhood events such as Zumba and cycling classes, trips to the beach and more have helped bond members to Zeta Tau Alpha.

Lambda Epsilon

Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis Campus and community involvement have played important roles in Lambda Epsilon’s first year as a ZTA chapter.

Along with volunteering at the Indianapolis Race for the Cure®, Think Pink! distributions with the Colts and a Pink Out game with the IUPUI women’s basketball team, the chapter also volunteered at a nursing home with Beta Theta Chapter (Franklin College) and at International Office on several occasions.

Lambda Zeta

Lehigh University Members have taken advantage of the many opportunities the new chapter has had to become involved on campus. This spring, the women hosted a Pink Out basketball game, formed a Relay for Life team, and partnered with Lambda Chi Alpha for a casino night fundraiser. They also hosted several sisterhood events and created study groups in the library.

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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 and New York University in New York City. In spring 2012, we will also colonize at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn.

If you know potential new members at these schools, please complete a Membership Information Sheet for each of them. You may follow the online instruction on page 32 or

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use the form on page 33. 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 freshman to seniors. Please send the information by Sept. 1, 2011, for the four fall extensions and by Jan. 1, 2012, for Vanderbilt.

Collegiate News

Tornadoes teach lesson of ZTA sisterhood

By Christy Marx Barber, AY, Editor-in-Chief and Ashley Martin, Staff Writer

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t was wrinkled from the rain, splattered with mud, and blown open by the wind, but the Bible that Kaylee Washburn found while searching through rubble in post-tornado Joplin, Mo., brought hope. “I found it opened to Psalm 22,” says Kaylee, president of Eta Upsilon Chapter of Missouri Southern State University in Joplin. “It was really heartwarming when I read it and it gave me chills.”

Psalm 22 begins “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?”

That might have been the reaction of many people in Joplin on May 22 and in Tuscaloosa, Ala., on April 27—the days that tornadoes tore apart those communities. But the Psalm also says “let the Lord rescue him. Let him deliver him.” And rescued and delivered is exactly how Zeta Tau Alpha members at MSSU and The University of Alabama felt after the historic storms.

On April 27 in Tuscaloosa, Nu Chapter president Lauren Woltjen and 50 of her sisters crowded into the chapter house basement and as doors and wall decorations rattled around them. Storm damage from earlier in the day had prevented tornado sirens from going off, and power outages had literally kept the women in the dark about any news of the twister.

“It was even scarier because we had no idea what was going on,” Lauren says. “As soon as things got quiet and we knew the tornado had passed, we immediately went outside. By the grace of God, campus was saved, but we knew right away that the rest of town was not so lucky.”

On May 22, Kaylee was at home in Carthage, Mo., about 15 miles from Joplin where her family was considering heading for dinner. As Kaylee went outside, the wind picked up. “Stuff was literally falling from the sky,” she said. “Insulation, pieces of plywood and debris were flying everywhere.”

Kaylee’s family turned on the Weather Channel in time to see video of St. John’s Hospital in Joplin torn apart. “I immediately texted all of EC (executive council),” she said. “Texts were going through even though calls were not. Then I started down the list of members to be sure everyone was okay.”

Eta Upsilon Chapter has just 40 members, so locating them was not as difficult as locating the 256 members of Nu Chapter. “In the hours that it took to track down each of our members, none of us had ever been more worried,” Lauren recalled. “I can’t even begin to express how grateful I am that we were able to all stay safe.” While no members were injured in the storm, two house employees and one member’s family lost their homes.

In Joplin, nearly 18 hours after the storm, Eta Upsilon members were not able to locate one sister. A member saw a mention

Eta Upsilon Chapter President Kaylee Washburn found this Bible in the rubble created by the tornado in Joplin, Mo., on May 22.

on Facebook that the missing member might be at a hospital in nearby Pittsburg, Kan. Kaylee called the hospital and asked for information. When asked, “How are you related,” without missing a beat, Kaylee said, “she’s my sister.” She was transferred to the Intensive Care Unit where the missing member’s mom picked up the phone. The member’s apartment and all her possessions were lost and her injuries kept her in the hospital for several days. Another member also suffered injuries that required surgery and several others had severe damage to their homes.

In the aftermath of storms, both ZTA chapters remained true to the Fraternity’s commitment to service. Although Alabama closed school for the semester, 50 to 60 Zetas and hundreds of other Greeks stayed behind to help. The UA Greek Relief provided nearly one-third of the hot meals given to those affected in the week following the storm. Nu members also collected new blankets and towels for victims.

At the MSSU residence hall that became home to law enforcement and search and rescue personnel, Eta Upsilon members washed sheets and towels, made beds and made sure the workers had necessary toiletries. They also volunteered at the Humane Society that was overflowing with animals and helped to clean up a city park.

Tuscaloosa and Joplin both have a long way to go to heal and rebuild. Lauren and Kaylee will meet at National Leadership Conference in Indianapolis in July and will share stories. Nu and Eta Upsilon Chapters learned a valuable lesson in the midst of tragedy. “While we were worried about each other, we realized how much we love each other,” Kaylee said. “We could have lost so many sisters and realizing that draws us closer together and will make us stronger.”

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Meet the TLCs

Consultants prepare for a year on the road

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ere’s a look at the 20 Traveling Leadership Consultants who will travel to ZTA collegiate chapters and colonies during the upcoming school year. This record number of TLCs will help provide leadership development, chapter operations assistance, recruitment guidance and more.

Second-year consultants Brittany Lee

Kappa Zeta Chapter Clemson University Hometown: Owings, Md. Major: Marketing Her favorite ZTA collegiate experience: It’s the feeling I get right before the doors open to start recruitment. The room is filled with tons of energy, excitement and anticipation.

Gemma Leggere

Kappa Alpha Chapter Colorado State University Hometown: Boulder, Colo.

Major: Human Dev. & Family Studies One item she will travel with throughout the year: I ALWAYS travel with a power strip; you never know when you will need to plug in all of your electronics and only have one accessible outlet.

Caitlin Moulton

Gamma Rho Chapter Auburn University Hometown: O'Fallon, Ill. Major: Spanish/International Trade Why she wants to be a TLC: I want to learn more about ZTA than ever before by going to campuses that are so different from where I was a collegian.

Kyle Williams

Alpha Xi Chapter Indiana University Hometown: Tucker, Ga. Major: Apparel Merchandising What she hopes to contribute to the chapters she visits: I want to make sure chapters are aware of all the resources that are available to them and how they can benefit from being a part of a great organization.

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First-year consultants Anastacia Ansell

Zeta Upsilon Chapter Edinboro University of Pennsylvania Hometown: Beaver, Pa. Major: Speech & Hearing Sciences One item she will travel with throughout the year: I will not leave home without my daily planner. It keeps my crazy life organized and focused.

Liz Austin

Beta Phi Chapter Michigan State University Hometown: Plymouth, Mich.

Major: Marketing What she hopes to contribute to the chapters she visits: I hope to demonstrate all of the opportunities ZTA gives us and to inspire others to better themselves and the world around them.

Samantha Caudle

Alpha Upsilon Chapter Oklahoma State University Hometown: Stillwater, Okla.

Major: Biological Sciences What she is most looking forward to as a TLC: I am excited to be able to experience chapters changing and growing into the best they can be.

Janell Gibson

Kappa Upsilon Chapter Georgia College & State University Hometown: New York, N.Y. Major: Marketing One item she will travel with throughout the year: I will be bringing my flamingo shoes with me this year because they are a great ice breaker and always make people laugh.

Jacqueline Kennedy

Beta Nu Chapter New Mexico State University Hometown: Farmington, N.M. Major: Secondary Education What she hopes to contribute to the chapters she visits: I hope to be a positive influence that inspires chapters to reach the top and then keep climbing.

Meet the TLCs Jessica Kosty

Zeta Chapter The University of Tennessee at Knoxville Hometown: Wexford, Pa. Major: Psychology Why she wants to be a TLC: Zeta has been my home away from home for four years, and I want to remind every sister to cherish these moments.

Casey Moore

Eta Tau Chapter The University of North Carolina at Charlotte Hometown: Waxhaw, N.C. Major: Communication Studies Her favorite ZTA collegiate experience: My favorite ZTA collegiate experience was initiating my sister, Haley Moore, into the Delta Gamma Chapter at High Point University.

Carolyn Moore

Beta Theta Chapter Franklin College Hometown: Statesville, N.C. Major: Elementary Education One item she will travel with throughout the year: The one thing that I will travel with throughout the year is my Kindle because I love to read and play Scrabble on it when I need to relax.

Jessica Panzarella

Zeta Lambda Chapter Rider University Hometown: Bellmore, N.Y. Major: Public Relations & Event Planning What she is most looking forward to as a TLC: I am looking forward to meeting new different people and learning something new from each and everything person I meet.

Jessica Patterson

Theta Eta Chapter Stephen F. Austin State University Hometown: Texas City, Texas Major: Communication Her favorite ZTA collegiate experience: I had the honor of installing the colony president of Lambda Gamma at The University of Texas at San Antonio in front of National Council, the Extension Team and my three Theta Eta sisters.

Casey Plastek

Kappa Tau Chapter Florida Gulf Coast University Hometown: Wimauma, Fla. Major: Sociology One item she will travel with throughout the year: My planner. It never leaves my side and includes letters from my sisters and family.

Louisa Roberts

Eta Beta Chapter Duquesne University Hometown: Punxsutawney, Pa. Major: Integrated Marketing Comm.

What she is most looking forward to as a TLC: I am excited to meet new sisters, make new friends and travel to various places throughout the country.

Kaitlyn Thompson

Alpha Phi Chapter Northwestern University Hometown: Sarasota, Fla. Major: Journalism What she hopes to contribute to the chapters she visits: I hope to help the chapters I visit see the deep value of a positive attitude and an open mind.

Lauren Vardaman

Nu Chapter The University of Alabama Hometown: Pelham, Ala. Major: Public Relations One item she will travel with throughout the year: I will not be without my favorite episodes of the original “Beverly Hills 90210” for any free time that I may have.

Ashley Waldrop

Kappa Beta Chapter Presbyterian College Hometown: Easley, S.C. Major: Early Childhood Education Why she wants to be a TLC: So I will have the opportunity to pass on my passion for ZTA and mentor young women to grow through their involvement with the Fraternity.

Lauren Weilbacher

Alpha Psi Chapter University of Missouri Hometown: Millstadt, Ill. Major: Human Dev. & Family Sciences What she hopes to contribute to the chapters she visits: I hope to inspire and motivate chapters to reach their goals and accomplish great things all while having fun.

How to become a TLC: ZTA collegiate seniors are encouraged to apply for Traveling Leadership Consultant positions. Applications are posted on the ZTA website/Sisters Only/Resources/Collegiate Officers/ Collegiate Chapter President in the fall and are usually due around Dec. 1. Consultants must be available for a two-week training course in Indianapolis starting in late July 2012 and to begin traveling immediately following the conclusion of training.

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Foundation News

Sisterhood helps alumnae battle cancer

By Ashley Martin Staff Writer

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Big Sister Kelly McGinnis Ujhazy and her three children

octors say it is common for breast cancer to run in families, but ZTA alumnae Kelly McGinnis Ujhazy and Cynthia Stupar Stevick never imagined that could mean sorority “families.”

Just like any biological family, however, this Big Sister/Little Sister duo feels fortunate to have each other and their Zeta sisters to help them through their battle.

While attending Indiana University of Pennsylvania (Gamma Xi Chapter) in the late 80s, Kelly and Cynde had a special friendship. The moment they met during Formal Recruitment, Cynde became Kelly’s “rush crush,” the potential new member that she most wanted to pledge. Then, the pair was thrilled to be paired as Big/Little Sisters that semester. When a devastating car accident forced Cynde to miss part of her freshman year and left her temporarily in a wheelchair, her Big Sister Kelly did all she could do to show her support.

“When she had her accident, I think I was very naive. I just assumed she was going to get better,” Kelly said. “And I treated her that way. I think a lot of people treated her like she was broken. My thought was, ‘So you have a wheelchair. Who cares?’”

Right after her college graduation, Kelly’s father died from cancer and she struggled for many years over that loss. So, 20 years later in May 2009 when Cynde discovered she had breast cancer, she couldn’t bring herself to tell her Big Sister about her diagnosis. Cynde waited until she had a clean bill of health to tell Kelly.

“Kelly feels bad she wasn’t able to be there for me through my double mastectomy and chemotherapy,” Cynde says, “but she was in her own way, because I had never forgotten how she was there for me when I was in college. And she never let me down, ever.”

“I do feel bad that I wasn’t there for her,” Kelly said. “But I think the attitude I had after her accident—that she wasn’t broken— has helped us both get through our battles with cancer. When I was diagnosed, I knew that there was no better person to call than Cynde.”

And that’s just what Kelly did. On Jan. 28, 2011, after doctors called her in for follow-up tests after her annual mammogram, Kelly called her Little Sister to talk. Thirteen days later, she

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was officially diagnosed with ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS), a form of breast cancer. Like Cynde, Kelly has since had a double mastectomy and might have to undergo radiation.

“Cynde has been amazing to me,” Kelly said. “Through everything I am going through, she keeps telling me it will get better and she has been a great resource for what questions I need to ask my doctors and what I should expect physically and emotionally.”

Both women have also been touched by the generosity of other Zetas.

After Cynde was diagnosed, her ZTA alumnae sisters in Pennsylvania sent her a care package full of pink towels and ribbons from a Think Pink! distribution with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Kelly has been touched by the encouraging cards from her Gamma Xi Chapter sisters and the ZTA volunteers at the Pittsburgh Race for the Cure®.

“At the risk of sounding like a cliché,” Kelly said, “Zeta is Forever.

Here I am, and because of ZTA, I have a support system.”

Now, both as Zetas and women affected by breast cancer, Kelly and Cynde are doing what they can to spread the word about the disease. Kelly, in the midst of her treatment, is advocating for early detection. Cynde has also joined a local Dayton, Ohio, group called Noble Circle, a group whose name reminds her of ZTA’s motto “Seek the Noblest.” She serves as a public speaker for this group, talking about how to handle cancer diagnoses and treatments, and even provides one-on-one support.

“At my first Noble Circle meeting, there was a woman wearing a Race for the Cure® shirt, and I laughed and said to her, ‘You are wearing my letters.’” Cynde said. “Everywhere I go, I see signs of ZTA, and it’s great.

“When I see all of the things our ZTA members do, it makes me so proud and hopeful. They are doing it for people they don’t even know, but it allows for brighter futures.

Unfortunately, Kelly and I won’t be the last Zetas to be diagnosed, but when it happens, these women are going to have such a great support system because of our Fraternity.”

Little Sister Cynthia Stupar Stevick and her four children

To learn more about ZTA’s breast cancer awareness volunteer activities or to donate to the ZTA Foundation, visit www.zetataualpha.org.

In Remembrance

ZTA mourns loss of former National Officers

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wo women, who pledged at the same chapter and later shaped Zeta Tau Alpha in two very different fields, passed away in March 2011. Norma Jean Wilkes McCann, Finance Director from 1968 to 1977, died March 26 in Indianapolis at age 90; Alberta Kessinger Meadowcroft, National Music Chairman from 1954 to 1962, died March 5, in Lancaster, Pa., at age 99.

Norma Jean was initiated at Chi Chapter (University of Pittsburgh) on Feb. 21, 1940, and later served as her chapter’s president. She served ZTA as Finance Director from 1968 to 1977.

She received the Honor Ring of the Fraternity in 1970 and the Certificate of Merit in 1971.

She earned her bachelor’s degree in business administration at Pitt and worked for 23 years as assistant auditor at Rust Engineering Co. At age 50, Norma Jean went back to Pitt to obtain a master's degree with honors. She was a popular teacher of senior-level English for 13 years at Wilkinsburg, Pa., High School, where she also served as yearbook advisor, retiring in 1986. She moved to Indianapolis in 2001.

Norma Jean was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Donald M. McCann, and her sister, Dorothy ("Dottie") Wilkes Daniels of Indianapolis. She is survived by a nephew, Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels (whose wife, Cheri, is an alumna of Alpha Xi Chapter at Indiana University); a niece, Deborah Daniels and her husband Lyle Mannweiler, in Indianapolis; two nephews in Pennsylvania; and four wonderful great-nieces.

The Fraternity is grateful to Mrs. McCann for sharing her financial talents as a National Officer for nine years. She loved ZTA and left some of her favorite customized jewelry to our Archives as a gift.

Alberta also pledged ZTA at the University of Pittsburgh, but transferred before being initiated. She chronicled the story of her surprise return to ZTA in a section of her memoirs that her son Dale shared with ZTA after her death.

In 1951, while Alberta was serving as organist and choir director at a church in Mt. Lebanon, Pa., a choir Alberta Meadowcroft was Music Chairman from 1954 to 1962. member, Wanda Garver, showed Alberta her ZTA badge and asked her if she was interested in being initiated.

Wanda was helping to colonize Gamma Xi Chapter at Indiana University of Pennsylvania and wanted Alberta to become a part of that new colony. Alberta’s husband Jim convinced her that she could have a positive impact on collegiate women, so she agreed. Exactly 21 years to the day after she would have been initiated at Pitt, Alberta became a ZTA. During her brief new member period at Gamma Xi, Alberta learned ZTA songs from Wanda and, with her new sisters, created a choir that sang for the guests and National Officers at the Installation Banquet. Wanda and those National Officers knew that ZTA was looking for a new National Music Chairman and secretly hoped that Alberta would fit the bill. Less than three years later, in January 1954, National Council asked her to serve; she said “yes,” and busily began to prepare for the upcoming Convention in Miami.

At that Convention, each attendee received a framed copy of The Creed and “gradually the text began to occupy a part of my creative mind,” she wrote in her memoirs. “Soon the words began to take on special meaning and one day I found myself at the Baldwin (piano), writing a verse of music with my own words and having a chorus with words of The Creed, arranged for a quartet of women’s voices.” Those verses became the hauntingly beautiful musical version of The Creed that was sung for the first time at the 1956 Convention in Spring Lake Beach, N.J., as a tribute to Shirley Kreasan Strout, longtime ZTA Historian and author of The Creed. It has been sung at the opening of every Convention since then. Alberta received her Honor Ring in 1962 when she retired as National Music Chairman.

Norma Jean Wilkes McCann served ZTA as Finance Director from 1968 to 1977. She passed away on March 26 in Indianapolis.

Alberta’s obituary read, “Through all, she was a musician who love to create beauty through music and share her love of music through teaching and performing.” She is survived by her sons James and Dale, five grandchildren and two greatgrandchildren.

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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 a PDF 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 32.

To obtain additional MIS forms, log in to Sisters Only at www.zetataualpha.org and follow Steps 1-3 on page 32.

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34 • Themis of Zeta Tau Alpha

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,

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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, 5637 Harbormist Drive, Powder Springs, GA, 30127

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

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

Anastacia Ansell, Liz Austin, Samantha Caudle, Janell Gibson, Jacqueline Kennedy, Jessica Kosty, Brittany Lee, Gemma Leggere, Casey Moore, Carolyn Moore, Caitlin Moulton, Jessica Panzarella, Jessica Patterson, Casey Plastek, Louisa Roberts, Kaitlyn Thompson, Lauren Vardaman, Ashley Waldrop, Lauren Weilbacher, 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.

Tips for submitting photos to Themis

he Communications Department is always looking for great photos to be included in Themis and other Fraternity publications. Follow these tips to ensure you send the best possible photo.

Photo rules: • Turn off your camera’s date stamp.

• Shoot small groups of people; groups of three to five make the best pictures.

• Wear ZTA letters or show in some way that the subjects are Zetas.

• No cups or anything that looks

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like an alcoholic beverage—even in alumnae photos.

No nametags, sunglasses or “crown fingers!”

Do not edit your photos. This includes editing color and adding captions or graphics.

Photo Size: • Photo files MUST be 500KB in size or larger.

• Photos posted on social media sites are compressed and too small for our use. Send the original file.

• Photos taken with cell phones

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may be too small for printing.

Emailing Photos: • Email your photos as attachments. Do not paste them into an email or Word document.

• We cannot access photos from Snapfish or similar accounts.

• Only send two or three of your best photos.

• Send to: communicationsdept@ zetataualpha.org. Subject: (your chapter name)

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Initiated in 2003? to remain on the Themis mailing list, you must notify ZTA by december 15, 2011. ______ Yes, I wish to remain on the Themis mailing list.

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______ No, I do not wish to remain on the Themis mailing list.

You may complete this form and mail it to International Office, 3450 Founders Road, Indianapolis, IN 46268.

You may also update online in the Sisters Only portion of www.zetataualpha.org. If you are not registered for Sisters Only on the ZTA website, set your browser to www.zetataualpha.org and click “Sign Up” in the top right-hand corner. Follow the instructions to create your username and password.

After you are registered, log in to Sisters Only to connect with your personal page and select “Edit Profile.” On the “Edit Your Profile” page, select “Communicate with ZTA” and check the box to receive Themis.

Collegiate Chapter: __________________________________ Year of Initiation: _____________ Alumnae Chapter: ______________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Miss/Ms./Mrs. First Middle Maiden Married

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Daytime Phone: (_____________) ___________________________________ Home Phone: (_____________) _____________________________

PARENTS: While your daughter is in college, her magazine is sent to her home address. We hope you enjoy it. If she is no longer in college and is not living at home, please send an email to zetataualpha@zetataualpha.org to give us her new address. Include “Address Change” in the subject line. Thank you!