Themis—Summer 2017

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From Where I Sit

with Mandy Ingram Altfater

Summer 2017 Vol. 115 No. 4 (ISSN 1529-6709; USPS 627-120) 3450 Founders Road Indianapolis, IN 46268 (317) 872-0540 zetataualpha@zetataualpha.org

STAFF Editor Ellen Crawford Graphic Designer Kahlie Cannon Director of Communication Ashley Sherman Contributors Christy Marx Barber, Alpha Psi Susan Beard, Delta Psi Patti Cords Levitte, Beta Phi Kyle Pendleton, Senior Director of Harm Reduction & Education Dianne Turgeon Richardson, Eta Lambda Haley Robinson, Lambda Lambda Hailey Rogers, Delta Psi

NATIONAL COUNCIL National President Carolyn Hof Carpenter, Theta Tau Vice President Collegiate I Raechel Bennett Biggs, Delta Gamma Vice President Collegiate II Lynn Compton Chapman, Alpha Nu Vice President Collegiate III Shannon Ferguson, Alpha Psi Vice President Alumnae I Dana Brasington Atkinson, Delta Omicron Vice President Alumnae II Alicia Patten Williams, Theta Psi Secretary-Treasurer Franlyna Barrett Charles, Zeta Iota National Panhellenic Conference Delegate Laura Ladewig Mauro, Theta Psi Extension Director Dolores Gonzales Gastineau, Theta Omega 2 · THEMIS · Scholarship List 2 · THEMIS

In the Buckeye state (Ohio), if someone says, “O-H,” you yell, “I-O” in response.

As the years pass, my response has transitioned into, “I-Owe.” I owe so much of my success and personal growth to my hometown, my alma mater and my Fraternity. Each of these have shaped who I am today both personally and professionally.

Six years ago, my friend and fellow sister from Delta Theta Chapter (Ohio Northern University) asked me to go out of my comfort zone. Sarah, the General Advisor of the chapter, asked if I would take on the role of Membership Advisor. I remember thinking, I was never a chapter officer; what expertise could I provide? How would I be able to contribute? I agreed to do it, but I had a lot to learn.

Recruitment has evolved since I was a collegiate member. Skits are obsolete on many campuses and workshops are no longer spent practicing a routine.

Now, collegiate officers and advisors use workshops to help chapter members learn how to successfully recruit new members and how to pair the values of our Fraternity with the values of potential new members. We facilitate conversations around the chapter’s needs in leadership, philanthropy and academics. Most importantly, we teach members how to have effective conversations; skills that our members can use for a lifetime.

I found a new love for recruitment when I became a Membership Advisor.

I discovered that recruitment is similar to my career in donor relations.

It’s about finding a common ground and creating a relationship. Over time, relationships established during recruitment blossom into a sisterhood. Those new members become the next generation of each chapter and the future of our Fraternity.

Several years later, I felt anticipation and excitement as Alpha Zeta Chapter returned to campus at The Ohio State University. In addition to continuing my service as Membership Advisor for Delta Theta Chapter, I also took on the role for Alpha Zeta Chapter. As Membership Advisor for two chapters, I get to work with some amazing women who’ve shown me their passion and loyalty for Zeta Tau Alpha. Each Bid Day, they are excited to share their love for ZTA with a new class of members.

As each year passes, my love for the Fraternity grows as it continues to teach me lessons in empathy and leadership. Some may ask why I continue to serve the Fraternity. I want each member to get out of ZTA what I did: how to become the best version of myself. I will never fully be able to repay what the Fraternity has given me. I-Owe.

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Welcoming future Zetas

President Julia Marthaler Hill, Eta Rho Vice President Martha Gorum Jackson, Epsilon

BY: HALEY ROBINSON, LAMBDA LAMBDA

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Recruitment is all about making connections with potential new members and welcoming new sisters into Zeta Tau Alpha. Learn more about what today’s collegians are doing to strengthen the future of ZTA.

Generations of Zetas BY: ELLEN CRAWFORD, EDITOR

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Across the country and through the years, Zetas have celebrated different chapter traditions and lived unique ZTA experiences, but friendship and sisterhood have remained constant.

FHC celebrates 40 years BY: CHRISTY MARX BARBER, ALPHA PSI

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ZTA FRATERNITY HOUSING CORPORATION

For 40 years, the ZTA Fraternity Housing Corporation has been a leader in fraternity and sorority housing.

Treasurer Lacy Schneider O’Connor, Theta Omicron Secretary Anne Petro Tamulaitis, Alpha Kappa Directors at Large Susan Beard, Delta Psi Kristine Fleming, Eta Theta Susan Brown Long, Gamma Iota Karen Farmer Mills, Gamma Iota Terri Dew Millsap, Alpha Nu Julie Ward Moxley, Theta Sigma Leah Fields Ozment, Nu Casey Guimbellot Pash, Iota Chi Christine Flora Walter, Gamma Chi Karla Lundgren Wheeler, Psi Directors Carolyn Hof Carpenter, Theta Tau Franlyna Barrett Charles, Zeta Iota Becky Hainsworth Kirwan, Gamma Beta

ZTA FOUNDATION President Becky Hainsworth Kirwan, Gamma Beta Vice President of Development Cynthia Byars Courtney, Gamma Tau

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Things We Zeta Love

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ZTA Foundation News: Celebrating donors

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Collegiate Chapter News

Vice President of Philanthropy Sherry Server Tilley, Zeta Alpha Vice President of Scholarship Catherine G. Slaughter, Alpha Eta Vice President of Special Events Dinah Jackson Laughery, Beta Gamma

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Secretary/Treasurer Kay Dill Kreutzer, Eta Rho

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Instructions: Unscramble each group of letters below—one letter to each dash—to form nine words and phrases related to collegiate and alumnae recruitment. Answers are on page 47.

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I Heard the Call Through the years, I have served in several local and national positions.

I am also a Major Donor and proud member of the Maud Squad. From my carpenter’s square to my Honor Ring and to (eventually, I hope) my White Violet pin, ZTA will always be a part of me. My ZTA story is different than most. I was a member of the University of Kansas colony that was closed, but received the opportunity to be initiated after my graduation. My life as an alumna connects me to extraordinary women who are my friends and mentors. These women push me to achieve goals and support me when life pushes back. I continue to hear the call because ZTA is a precious gift, and I want to give back to the organization that has given me so much. I serve those who came before and those who will follow, and I will continue to do so for as long as I am able.

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“What’s better than traveling the world with your mom, who also happens to be a Theta Gamma [alumna] of ‘82!!!

WHOOP! #GOAGGIEZETA #ZistaZista #ZTAdventure” Theta Gamma Chapter Texas A&M University

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Celebrating donors

By Ashley Sherman, Director of Communication The ZTA Foundation raised nearly $63,000 thanks to generous Zetas who heard the call to donate during its spring Donor Celebration. The campaign launched Maud Squad, a new level of giving for alumnae under the age of 40, and encouraged participation throughout the twoweek period with giving challenges. Through the valuable gifts from Zetas of all ages, the Foundation will continue to provide educational programming, leadership training, scholarships, and support for breast cancer education and awareness.

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By donating online or through the mail, 150 people met the first challenge of the Donor Celebration within just a few days.

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Collegiate Chapter News 1 Alpha Longwood University The sisters of Alpha Chapter spent a Saturday volunteering at White Bird Appaloosa Horse Rescue. Members helped the staff clean the stalls, move horses to the fields and build food huts.

Theta Bethany College While a Traveling Leadership Consultant was visiting their chapter, the women of Theta Chapter hosted a movie night, complete with pizza and popcorn. This simple sisterhood was a great way for initiated and new members to get to know the TLC better.

Lambda Southwestern University Lambda Chapter teamed up with Southwestern University’s Intramural and Recreational Activities office and the University Programming Council to host a black light dodgeball tournament. The chapter got the

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Sisters got to know the residents of Smoky Springs Retirement Community while helping them exercise their creativity. Members teamed up with the men and women to paint bird houses and especially enjoyed hearing stories about the residents’ college days.

Sigma Baker University The sweetest and most successful event during Sigma Chapter’s Think Pink® Week was “Cones for a Cure.” Sisters welcomed the campus community, scooped ice cream, played music, and promoted breast cancer education and awareness with informational games and helpful handouts.

Phi Duke University Every member of Phi Chapter participated in a Panhellenic service opportunity on campus. The sisters collected feminine hygiene products for women living in homeless shelters who don’t otherwise have access to them.

Psi University of Washington

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From small sisterhood events like a movie night in the chapter house to larger events like ice skating or visiting Seattle’s waterfront Ferris wheel, the women of Psi Chapter shared a lot of laughs this past quarter.

Alpha Gamma University of Michigan

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Attendees at this chapter’s “Mac ‘n Z” philanthropy event enjoyed all-youcan-eat macaroni and cheese with a toppings bar that included broccoli, chicken, bacon, bread crumbs and

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entire campus community involved in this fun event. Proceeds from the evening went to the ZTA Foundation.

even Flamin’ Hot Cheetos®. Before the event, sisters sold tickets on campus and distributed pink ribbons.

Alpha Theta Purdue University The women of Alpha Theta Chapter had a great semester filled with sisterhood activities that helped members bond and a successful “Big Man on Campus” philanthropy event.

Alpha Xi Indiana University

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Sisterhood events don’t need to be complex for Zetas to have a great time. Alpha Xi Chapter sisters got to know new members during a simple karaoke night, and once the weather got nicer, sisters shared laughs while enjoying delicious s’mores.

Alpha Omicron The University of Iowa To celebrate Valentine’s Day and “love, the greatest of all things,” the women of Alpha Omicron Chapter decorated cupcakes together at the chapter house. Sisters personalized their goodies with gummy bears, sprinkles, chocolate candies and more.

Alpha Psi University of Missouri

back home with her. Leftover pieces were donated to a local women’s shelter.

Sisters’ competitive sides came out during a favorite sisterhood event: game night. Members enjoyed pizza while battling it out in five rounds of trivia, which included questions about pop culture, ZTA, Mizzou and Alpha Psi Chapter. Afterward, they competed in minute-to-win-it games.

Beta Lambda University of Louisville To share their love for furry friends, the women of Beta Lambda Chapter regularly visited a local animal shelter. Sisters donated food and toys and spent valuable time keeping the animals company.

Beta Delta Miami University

Beta Nu New Mexico State University

To help sisters of different ages get to know one another, this chapter hosted senior/freshmen and sophomore/junior bonding events.

The newest members got to know the soon-to-be grads during a yoga class led by a Beta Delta Chapter sister, and the sophomores and juniors enjoyed customizing sweet treats with icing and fun toppings at a local doughnut shop.

The Las Cruces, New Mexico, community was thinking pink during Beta Nu Chapter’s pink pancakes philanthropy event. Chapter members decorated tables with the pictures and stories of loved ones affected by breast cancer to spread awareness, and participants had the opportunity to play cornhole, compete in a pancakeeating contest, and purchase milk from a stand run by local alumnae and their children.

Beta Iota Centenary College of Louisiana The women of Beta Iota Chapter combined sisterhood and service with a clothing swap. For every three articles of clothing a member brought, she was able to take one new item

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Beta Upsilon Kansas State University The women of Beta Upsilon Chapter celebrated their love for sisters and others with a Galentine’s Day event

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8 and service project. After donating toiletries for women at a local crisis center, members snacked on treats they dipped in milk and white chocolate fountains.

Beta Psi Stetson University Sisters prepared for success in the real world during a financial literacy workshop. Using an engaging online trivia game, a university professor who teaches finance classes taught members all about budgeting, saving money and paying off student loans.

These lessons will surely come in handy in the future.

Gamma Alpha University of Miami

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Sticking with tradition, this chapter hosted its 24th annual fashion show to benefit breast cancer education and awareness. This year, 150 sisters modeled clothes donated by local stores. The event was extra special because one of the stores featured a line designed by two collegiate Gamma Alpha Chapter sisters.

Gamma Epsilon Pennsylvania State University Knowing the importance of mental health, the women of Gamma Epsilon Chapter attended a Panhellenic workshop on sleep and stress management before finals. Fellow students offered tips for getting a good night’s sleep and reducing stress amid all the pressure collegians face.

Gamma Zeta Mississippi State University The chapter house at Mississippi State will soon be renovated, so members had one last “Party in the Old ZTA.” For this sisterhood event, members played outdoor games such as Spikeball and snacked on treats from local restaurants. It was a great way to spend time together at the house before the summer break.

Gamma Iota University of Florida After one Gamma Iota Chapter member became a certified yoga instructor, she offered weekly yoga classes on the chapter house lawn.

Each Sunday, interested sisters got together to relax and prepare for the week ahead.

Gamma Kappa James Madison University To learn more about their chapter’s history, sisters invited chapter alumnae for a panel discussion. The alumnae shared stories about when they were collegiate Zetas and passed around yearbooks, garments and memorabilia from their Gamma Kappa Chapter days. The collegians then had the opportunity to ask the women about how ZTA has continued to impact their lives since college.

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Gamma Mu University of Nebraska at Omaha After attending Nebraska Zeta Day, Gamma Mu Chapter members visited Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo, which has

regularly been named the world’s best zoo. Sisters had fun taking pictures with the animals as they walked around together.

Gamma Omega University of Houston During their Think Pink® Week, the women of Gamma Omega Chapter hosted a pancake night, softball tournament and Pink Out game with University of Houston’s baseball team.

Delta Delta Baldwin Wallace University Throughout the semester, members of Delta Delta Chapter had the opportunity to track their “Maud Miles” by recording the steps they took each week. Sisters received a participation prize and competed for the grand prize: a Starbucks gift card.

Delta Zeta Sam Houston State University Delta Zeta Chapter’s “Crown Classic” golf tournament was a success thanks to the dedication of chapter sisters. Members enlisted players and worked with area businesses to secure sponsors and collect donations for a silent auction.

Delta Mu The University of Tennessee at Martin The creativity of Delta Mu Chapter sisters came out during their tie-dye sisterhood, during which each member created a unique tank top. Afterward, sisters shared a barbecue feast and played “messy Twister,” which involved paint and a lot of laughs.

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Delta Sigma Lamar University

Delta Omega Westminster College

Zeta Xi Georgia Southern University

During a Pink Out baseball game at Lamar University, Zetas sold pink snacks to attendees. Before the game started, a few sisters accompanied a breast cancer survivor on the field while she threw the first pitch.

In April, Delta Omega Chapter invited alumnae back to campus with an event called, “Welcome Back to Royal-Tea.” During the afternoon, current chapter members enjoyed snacks and mingling with chapter alumnae. This was an especially great time for new members to see that ZTA lasts a lifetime.

This chapter visited to a local nursing home and rehabilitation facility several times. While there, the women played bingo with the residents. This was a great way for chapter sisters to serve elderly people in the community.

Delta Upsilon West Virginia Wesleyan College Following devastating flooding in West Virginia, the women of Delta Upsilon Chapter wanted to support their community. Sisters donated items to families who had lost all their belongings and prepared dinner at a local church.

Delta Chi William Jewell College This year, Bid Day was in January for Delta Chi Chapter. To brighten up the wintry month, the chapter used a “Flower Power” theme with the phrase, “All you need is Zeta Love.”

Fun activities included face painting, photo booths, tie-dying, cookie decorating and dinner.

Delta Psi Samford University

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Delta Psi Chapter members are dedicated to serving others. Each year, the chapter participates in a campus-wide service event called “Samford Gives Back.” This year, 80 Zetas volunteered in the community by gardening, cleaning, painting and more at places like local non-profit organizations and churches.

Zeta Gamma Youngstown State University

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After a Greek Week filled with clothing drives, bocce ball, powderpuff football and lip syncing, fraternity and sorority members competed in one last event: Greek God and Goddess. Lexi Timko represented ZTA in the competition with a hilarious synchronized swimming talent. At the end of the night, Zeta Gamma Chapter had the most points from the week, making it the Greek Week Champion.

Zeta Lambda Rider University It’s always great to invite chapter alumnae back to campus. This chapter hosted an alumnae breakfast that gave everyone a chance to catch up with sisters they hadn’t seen in a while.

Zeta Nu Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania This chapter hosted a new event this spring: “Grill and Chill.” When they weren’t grilling or chilling, chapter members helped create a time capsule, set to be opened in 10 years by their future chapter sisters.

Zeta Omicron Arkansas State University This chapter’s “Think Pink® Lip Sync” was Disney-themed this year. Sororities (including Zeta Omicron Chapter members), fraternities and the rugby team all performed lip sync routines.

Zeta Sigma The University of Texas at Arlington Several campus groups participated in this chapter’s “Think Pink® Human Foosball” tournament this spring. The competition was the perfect way to end a week of philanthropy-related activities like profit shares with local restaurants and bake sales.

Eta Gamma West Chester University of Pennsylvania What do you get when you add sisterhood and baseball? A grand ZLAM! Eta Gamma Chapter members enjoyed several sisterhood events this year, including attending a Phillies baseball game together.

Eta Alpha Georgia Southwestern State University Sleepovers are a quintessential part of middle school. Eta Alpha Chapter played off those fond memories and

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hosted a “middle school sleepover” sisterhood event. Highlights included a throwback playlist featuring artists like Avril Lavigne and the Jonas Brothers, painting each other’s fingernails, making friendship bracelets and eating pizza. There was even a prize for the winner of a makeover competition.

Eta Zeta Elon University This chapter hosted “Brunching with the Best” for campus faculty.

Sisters invited their teachers to learn more about ZTA’s philanthropy and sisterhood. The women enjoyed spending time with professors and getting to know them better, too.

Eta Iota Valdosta State University “Pink Picnics” have become a popular event for several ZTA chapters, including Eta Iota. During their event, chapter members sold hot dogs and hamburgers on the university’s front lawn to support breast cancer education and awareness.

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Near the end of the spring semester, Eta Kappa Chapter put on a “Crown Classic” philanthropy event.

Fraternities and sororities created teams to compete in relay races. The team with the best record at the end of the event was awarded the title of Crown Classic Champion.

Eta Lambda College of Charleston Members of this chapter got together for a cycling fitness class to help them de-stress during midterms.

Throughout the session, the instructor facilitated a stationary cycling exercise set to music selected by sisters. Almost 30 women attended the classes and enjoyed bonding while riding and being active.

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Chapter members got outside and moving for one of their favorite sisterhood events. They hiked to a local waterfall called The Cascades.

The group stayed together the whole time and felt a combined sense of accomplishment when they reached the falls.

Eta Mu Augusta University For Eta Mu Chapter, the first Wednesday of each month was dedicated to sisterhood dinners at different restaurants. They were even able to pair the first day of Zeta Week with a sisterhood dinner that included a fun trivia night.

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class and afterward, members shared sandwiches and desserts. It was a great time of fitness and fun.

Eta Theta Missouri University of Science and Technology Eta Theta Chapter members showed their moms extra love this spring with a day full of fun and bonding.

During the chapter’s “Moms Day,” mothers and daughters enjoyed lunch together, went on chapter house tours, created philanthropyrelated crafts and celebrated with the mother’s pinning ceremony.

Eta Tau The University of North Carolina at Charlotte Think Pink® Week included a wide array of activities for this chapter.

Members participated in a yoga class lead by the chapter President, attended a Brighten Up® Educational Workshop from Bright Pink®, and hosted a “Pink Picnic Taco Bar” for students, families and members of the campus community.

Eta Upsilon Missouri Southern State University This year, chapter members created valentines for the residents of a local nursing home. Zetas bonded while crafting and some volunteered to deliver the cards. The chapter even received praise from one resident’s daughter, who shared their kind act on Facebook after her father asked to take a photo with the Zetas.

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Theta Delta Salisbury University

medication. Afterward, they had an open discussion on the topic.

Finding a place to study during finals can add to the already stressful week.

This chapter’s Sisterhood Chairman rented a room in the library for eight hours and provided snacks so sisters could come and go as they pleased.

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Theta Theta Arkansas Tech University A local elementary school asked the women of this chapter to volunteer at its “Fun Fair.” Sisters assisted by running games, passing out food and creating a photo booth for the children to enjoy.

Theta Eta Stephen F. Austin State University Theta Eta Chapter put an emphasis on Think Pink® events this semester.

It hosted its second-annual “Pasta Palooza” and the majority of chapter members attended the university’s Pink Out baseball and basketball games. They also set up tables on campus to sell pink goods to support ZTA’s philanthropy.

Theta Kappa University of Missouri-St. Louis Theta Kappa Chapter created a new event this year during its Think Pink® Week to get the campus community, friends and family members involved.

“Taco Night” at the chapter house, which included tasty tacos with pink ingredients, was a success.

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Attendees at Theta Zeta Chapter’s Shag-A-Thon ate delicious barbecue, recognized breast cancer survivors from the local community and participated in a shag dancing competition.

Theta Xi Rutgers University Last semester, this chapter held a riskreduction program about prescription drug abuse. A guest speaker, who has been clean for five years, even shared his personal story to help drive home the dangers of abusing prescribed

Theta Phi Chapter enjoyed a joint sisterhood with Delta Alpha Chapter (California State University, Long Beach). Members met at a local farm to pick strawberries and get to know one another. Afterward, everyone gathered at Theta Phi’s chapter house for tacos, pictures and a tour.

Theta Chi George Mason University

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Sisters of Theta Chi Chapter recently held their annual “ZetaBowl.” Nine teams played in the flag football tournament and all proceeds went to the ZTA Foundation.

Theta Omega California State Polytechnic University, Pomona For Valentine’s Day, Theta Omega Chapter held a “ZLAM-entines” sisterhood. Sisters brought food, treats and valentines for each other, and many wore apparel that said, “Kiss Me, I’m a Zeta,” which made for very cute photos!

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Iota Gamma Chapter sisters participated in “Airband,” a dance competition during the campus’ Greek Week. They showed their state pride by dancing to songs by New Jersey artists like Bon Jovi, Bruce Springsteen and the Jonas Brothers.

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A fondue movie night sisterhood brought these chapter sisters together for food and fun. The chapter voted on a movie and enjoyed fountains of chocolate and cheese with a variety of snacks to dip while watching.

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tournament. The event featured a DJ, food vendors and raffles throughout the day. The chapter even took over ZTA’s Snapchat for the day to share the event with sisters everywhere.

War” event. Members from each organization wore white shirts and formed teams. Armed with a bucket of paint, water guns and balloons filled with paint, everyone tried to get as much paint on the opposing team as possible. ZTA sisters were excited to connect with each other, as well as some Panhellenic sisters.

Iota Iota Fairleigh Dickinson University When a fellow classmate’s mother was diagnosed with breast cancer, sisters from Iota Iota Chapter hosted a Think Pink® baseball game to recognize her.

The chapter presented her with a goody basket and raised funds for the ZTA Foundation.

Iota Phi North Carolina State University Sisters let loose during a sisterhood event at Frankie’s Fun Park with gocarts, laser tag and mini golf. After a fun day of hanging out and getting to know one another better, the women ate lunch back at the chapter house.

Iota Nu Susquehanna University A little friendly competition kicked off each Iota Nu Chapter meeting. Sisters played a round of an online trivia game that allowed each woman to participate using her phone. Members enjoyed testing their ZTA national and chapter knowledge. This fun activity started each meeting on a good note.

Iota Chi Middle Tennessee State University This chapter’s carnival-inspired philanthropy event, “Crownival,” raised awareness for breast cancer among the campus and the surrounding communities. Other student groups (including sororities and fraternities) joined in the cause by running games for the day.

Iota Omicron Lander University At the end of each semester, Iota Omicron Chapter takes time to recognize and remember its seniors.

This year, the chapter took the seniors on a lake cruise to enjoy lunch and reminisce one last time.

Iota Psi Rochester Institute of Technology Iota Psi Chapter sisters took time to relax with a stress management event. The women practiced effective stress-relieving techniques and picked up some new skills such as making stress balls and learning how to make bullet journals.

Iota Sigma Old Dominion University Sisters joined the women of Kappa Delta Sorority on campus for a “Paint

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The sisters of Kappa Eta Chapter really do protect one another and themselves! Members took a selfdefense class with a campus security guard to learn valuable techniques for staying safe.

Kappa Nu Monmouth University Kappa Nu Chapter sisters kept up with alumnae of all ages by using #KeepingUpWithAlum on their social channels. The posts kept everyone informed about how alumnae are doing and also provided a glimpse into their careers for potential networking opportunities.

Kappa Rho University of South Carolina Upstate The sisters of Kappa Rho Chapter went to the Carolina Miracle League baseball game for the third year in a row to help children with special needs enjoy America’s favorite pastime. The sisters love spending quality time with the kids and make the event a priority each year.

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This chapter held its seventh annual “Step Show” to raise money for the ZTA Foundation. Sisters loved seeing the creativity of other student organizations through their routines while supporting ZTA’s philanthropy.

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Kappa Eta Rockhurst University

Kappa Tau Florida Gulf Coast University

Lambda Delta Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi

For its campus philanthropy event, Kappa Tau Chapter hosted “Dodge Cancer,” a dodgeball tournament in which anyone on campus could form a team and play. The event, which was held at a local high school gymnasium, was filled with competitive fun.

Sisters from Lambda Delta Chapter were chillin’ at a Corpus Christi IceRays hockey game. They even got to ice skate on the rink after the game.

Kappa Chi Shorter University

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Parents Day for this chapter started with the mother’s pinning ceremony during a special mother/daughter tea. Later, the rest of members’ families were invited to join in the fun at a barbecue with backyard games and fellowship.

Kappa Omega Saint Louis University

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Sisters of Kappa Omega Chapter and their moms enjoyed a special “Moms Weekend” with a Zumba® class and a visit to Painting with a Twist. Each mom and Zeta created a beautiful canvas to take home so they could remember the special day.

Lambda Alpha Sacred Heart University Lambda Alpha Chapter hosted “Late Night Sundaes & Trivia with ZTA.” Sisters provided ice cream and ran a trivia game for attendees. They also hosted a dodgeball tournament to raise funds for the ZTA Foundation.

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This chapter’s “Bachelor”-themed “Big Man on Campus” got special attention from former ABC Bachelor Ben Higgins, who made a quick welcome video that was shown at the event.

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Lambda Theta New York University The sisters of Lambda Theta Chapter do a lot together. From taking boxing and spin classes to snacking on cookie dough and getting manicures before formal, these sisters truly value their time together.

Lambda Iota Vanderbilt University The sisters of Lambda Iota Chapter partnered with Pi Beta Phi Fraternity to host a women’s empowerment

panel. Open to all students, the panel of three women—two Vanderbilt faculty members and a representative from the mayor’s office—answered questions about community support for women, accountability and professional development.

Lambda Mu University of South Carolina Beaufort Lambda Mu Chapter members took time to unwind before finals with a stress-relief program. Each sister received a facial mask goody bag and engaged in a seven-minute meditative breathing exercise.

Everyone left feeling relaxed and ready to tackle exams.

Lambda Nu Furman University Sisters that skate together, stay together. Lambda Nu Chapter had a roller skating sisterhood where everyone donned neon and skated the night away to have fun and take a break before finals.

Lambda Xi Seton Hall University ZTA’s newest chapter hosted its first FRED program to teach members about the basket of strawberries Mary Campbell Jones Batte received from an admirer. After comparing current dating methods to those from the late 1900s, everyone wrote anonymous encouragements on paper strawberries, which were handed out randomly at the next chapter meeting.

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8 a.m. — Visual communication class

10:30 a.m. — Errands for formal

In this class, Katy designs graphics and pitches ideas for assignments. Creativity is a huge part of Katy’s life, in and out of the classroom.

She jumps in the car to gather supplies for DIY centerpieces and to order flowers for the ZTA spring formal she is planning as the chapter’s External Social Chairman. Katy was inspired to take on this role after getting to know Tatum Pederson, who held it previously. Tatum took Katy under her wing and continues to be a great role model for her. After meeting Tatum’s friends during recruitment, Katy knew she wanted to be a Zeta. When it comes to how ZTA affects her lifestyle YouTube videos, Katy said, “Something about having a close group of girlfriends makes me comfortable enough to talk about the things I talk about. I was bullied in high school, but these girls have my back no matter what.”

2:30 p.m. — Brand partnership call Evegail, Katy’s Los Angeles-based manager, joins her on a call with a cosmetics brand. Katy’s YouTube channel is full of makeup tutorials, brand partnerships and life advice. This time, the brand pitches her an idea for an upcoming video collaboration and asks Katy to send a synopsis of how the video will be laid out by the end of the day.

Meet Katy Bellotte!

She’s an Eta Zeta Chapter member at Elon University and popular YouTube personality.

7:15 p.m. — Chapter Meeting Katy heads back out to meet friends for dinner before the weekly Chapter Meeting. During Chapter, she updates her sisters with details about the upcoming spring formal.

4:30 p.m. — Video filming and editing The light outside is perfect for shooting a video, so Katy freshens her makeup and starts filming.

Afterward, she edits the footage and posts the video by 7 p.m. Katy started her channel in 2009, when she was just 11 years old. “When you’re young, you can jump before you look,” she said.

“That’s what I did.” Over time, her content has evolved and matured along with her. Her biggest influencers have been her more than 462,000 subscribers, who ask thoughtful questions and offer constructive feedback that has opened her worldview. The brands she partners with also help Katy grow. With L’Oreal Paris, for example, Katy has gone to London, the Golden Globes and Coachella and discovered her passion for empowering women. Katy describes her YouTube channel as “a safe space for everyone.”

9:00 p.m. — Home for the night

A day in the life of

H E L L O K AT Y

Back at home, Katy gets to her homework before setting out her outfit for the next day. Katy aims to have lights out at midnight, knowing that tomorrow will be another full day no matter what’s on her agenda.

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Alumnae Chapter News 1 Birmingham Alabama Senior ceremonies are a staple event in the spring, and the alumnae from the Birmingham, AL Chapter had a great time encouraging and networking with seniors from universities in the area. Together, the soon-to-be grads and alumnae enjoyed a craft, dinner and strawberry ice pops.

it was such a success. They created more than 50 handmade valentines, then visited the local Veterans Affairs Hospital to deliver the cards and spend time with the veterans. The men and women at the VA never fail to make an impact on the Zetas who visit with them.

school supplies and snacks to create Valentine’s Day care packages for the members of Theta Omega Chapter (California State Polytechnic University, Pomona). This outreach helps alumnae stay connected to the collegians.

North Orange County California

In April, alumnae and Upsilon Chapter collegians got together for a “Networking Tea” at University of California, Berkeley. At rotating stations, sisters of all ages chatted about how careers can evolve, the importance of networking and how to make career changes.

On a perfect California evening, this chapter hosted a paint night by the pool. Everyone enjoyed snacks and step-by-step painting instructions. Of course, the design the chapter chose was turquoise and gray.

Mobile Alabama Volunteerism runs strong in the Mobile, AL Chapter. Zetas participated in a variety of service projects throughout the year, including a Making Strides Against Breast Cancer® Walk. The chapter also held drives for drink tabs to help families of children in a local hospital and collected items for the Ronald McDonald House.

3 San Diego California This chapter’s third-annual Thanksgiving dinner was another hit. On a warm November afternoon, members gathered to enjoy a feast with all the fixings and to give thanks for their ZTA experiences.

This event is quickly becoming a chapter favorite!

Northern Arizona As part of their March meeting, members of the Northern Arizona Chapter brought tons of new, stylish sleepwear to donate to a women’s shelter in Prescott, Arizona.

Little Rock Arkansas Chapter members repeated last year’s Valentine’s Day service event because

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San Francisco and Marin Counties California

Westside-Santa Monica California This chapter started hosting monthly brunches on the third Saturday of each month. With this event series, the chapter was able to mix in some weekend events to engage a wide array of alumnae. They even saw Arnold Schwarzenegger during one of their get-togethers!

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San Fernando Valley California

Ft. Collins Colorado

When a chapter tradition goes back longer than its members can remember, you know it’s a good one.

Each year, alumnae collect and donate

We’ve all heard of show and tell, but what about show and smell? Alumnae in Ft. Collins visited a local chocolate shop to learn about the process of

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4 Daytona Beach Florida The alumnae of the Daytona Beach, FL Chapter certainly know the “nobility of serving.” This year, they held donation drives for several local organizations, including those that support animals, children and families experiencing homeslessness.

Gainesville Florida The Gainesville, FL Chapter alumnae hosted a well-rounded philanthropy event, which included a service activity and a FRED (Fraternity Education) historical presentation about past ZTA philanthropy projects.

Afterward, chapter members decorated valentines for developmentally disabled adults and children.

Greater Ft. Lauderdale Florida Dressed in their Kentucky Derby best, these alumnae gathered at Gulfstream Park for a “ZTA at the Races” event.

Sisters received a personal tour of the racing grounds before watching an entertaining race. Members from the Miami, FL Chapter were also in attendance, and everyone enjoyed discussing plans for Zeta Day, which was held in Miami.

Punta Gorda Florida

Atlanta Themis Georgia

This chapter celebrated St. Patrick’s Day with an “Irish Tea” at one member’s home. Chapter members enjoyed traditional Irish treats, all made by the hostess, and beautiful live piano music.

Pizza, trivia and sisterhood make for one fun and successful event! Alumnae formed the “Crowns and Glory” team for trivia night at the Mellow Mushroom restaurant and managed to stay in the lead throughout the game.

South Gulf Coast Florida

Cobb County Georgia

The South Gulf Coast, FL Chapter’s very first “Holiday Tea” was well-attended and received. Zetas of all ages gathered at an English tea room in Naples to celebrate the holidays together.

Drawing on the friendship symbolized by the strawberry, Cobb County-area alumnae hosted a “Strawberry Soiree” in March. Members gathered at an alumna’s home and brought dishes featuring strawberries to share. They enjoyed the event so much they are considering making it an annual tradition.

Tampa Florida Who can say “no” to a morning on the beach? Alumnae participated in a Saturday morning beach cleanup project with their friends and family.

The group bonded as they spent three hours doing their part to beautify Tampa Bay. 5 Athens Georgia These alumnae lent a helping hand to Gamma Pi Chapter (The University of Georgia) during its “Diamond Challenge” softball game. Alumnae manned the concession stand in shifts from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. so the collegians could enjoy the event, cheer on their favorite teams and focus on raising funds for the ZTA Foundation.

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A senior dinner hosted by the Milledgeville, GA Chapter honored 25 graduating seniors from Kappa Upsilon Chapter (Georgia College).

During their time together, two soon-to-be grads expressed interest in joining the chapter, as they plan to stay in the area. Everyone enjoyed participating in the senior ceremony and welcoming the students into alumnae life.

7 North Fulton Link Georgia Zetas from the North Fulton Link of Georgia Chapter decided to honor the

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men and women who serve their local Sheriff and Fire departments. During one monthly meeting, they brought items for and stuffed goody bags.

Chapter members didn’t just enjoy giving back to their community, they had a great time stuffing bags together.

Northwest Georgia Recognizing they could give needed supplies to a local collegiate chapter, the Northwest Georgia Chapter held a drive to collect turquoise and pink paper goods. They were able to donate note cards, paper plates, cups and more to Kappa Chi Chapter (Shorter University) to be used at philanthropy events throughout the year.

Savannah Georgia This chapter hosted a Crown Connection yoga sisterhood in January. Zetas were able to relax after the holidays and unwind in a private class just for them. Afterward, they got dinner at the Mellow Mushroom restaurant. Combining yoga and pizza, they had the best of both worlds!

Hawaii In honor of Earth Day, members of the Hawaii ZTA Chapter volunteered with Sustainable Coastlines Hawaii to clean up Waimanalo Beach Park.

Sisters were among more than 900 people who helped remove 8,520 pounds of trash from the coastline.

It was a great way to get out in the community while working to protect the environment.

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Champaign-Urbana Illinois Zetas were treated to a glassblowing demonstration at Prairie Fire Glass and were able to create their own glass ornaments. They even created a few special ornaments to deliver to alumnae who are no longer able to attend events. This was a great way to honor Zetas who can’t participate in sisterhood outings.

Franklin Indiana Franklin-area alumnae flexed their creativity with seniors from Beta Theta Chapter (Franklin College) during a joint craft night. After snacks and introductions, the women created cute St. Patrick’s Day string art together.

Ft. Wayne Indiana For the second year in a row, alumnae in Ft. Wayne shopped for, prepared, served and cleaned up dinner at the local Ronald McDonald House. Chapter members enjoyed this way to give back to the community and interact with some of the families staying at the house.

8 Indianapolis Indiana Goodies delivered before finals are a great way to brighten a collegian’s day during a mentally–trying time of year. This chapter collected items for finals kits, which were then

purchased by collegiate members’ parents. Funds raised went toward a ZTA Foundation scholarship sponsored by the chapter.

Kokomo Indiana Every November, this chapter meets at a member’s home for its annual homemade crafts and goodies auction. One member’s famous jam is always a special item. The chapter donates funds from this event to its community Mental Health Association and two free mammogram programs at local hospitals.

9 Lafayette Indiana Zetas love their centerpieces at events. To share sisterhood and prepare for Indiana Zeta Day, the Lafayette, IN Chapter alumnae partnered with collegians from Alpha Theta Chapter (Purdue University) to craft centerpieces together.

Flint Hills Kansas Alumnae co-hosted a “Fitness and Food” event with Beta Upsilon Chapter (Kansas State University) to benefit a local breast cancer support group. The event included low-impact Zumba® and a speaker who covered nutrition and healthy food options.

Eight breast cancer survivors were in attendance, as well.

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Louisville Kentucky

Silver Spring Maryland

Together with members from Beta Lambda Chapter (University of Louisville), alumnae stuffed 105 Hope Bags with non-perishable food items for people who are homeless in the Louisville area. Members even took a few bags to distribute themselves.

Sisters from the Silver Spring, MD Chapter got together for a favorite event, “Crafting for a Cause.” The theme for this year’s project was paper flowers. Their fantastic crafts were given to the National Institutes of Health’s Children’s Inn.

Annapolis Maryland

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At the Maryland Zeta Day, the Annapolis, MD Chapter was recognized for increasing its membership by 226 percent. The women enjoyed celebrating their success at “Camp Five Point,” which was the theme for this year’s event.

For the second year, Alpha Gamma Chapter (University of Michigan) arranged a career afternoon with alumnae in Ann Arbor. A panel of seven alumnae answered questions about their career paths and everyone enjoyed lunch together afterward.

Baltimore City Maryland

Greater Grand Rapids Michigan

It’s the sweet life for sisters of the Baltimore City, MD Chapter. In January, they gathered at a local restaurant and ordered every dessert on the menu to share. Sisters rated each one on scorecards, and in the end, shortcake took home the crown.

Sisters from this chapter invited the collegians of Zeta Omega Chapter (Ferris State University) to join their annual tea party. Attendees rotated to four stations with various teas and treats and enjoyed reading pages from a turn-of-the-century etiquette book. Passages were read aloud and everyone discussed how the information was either obsolete or pertinent to life today.

Northern Maryland The annual member tea is a special event for alumnae in northern Maryland. This year, sisters celebrated highs, like a successful Zeta Day and some members becoming grandmothers. They also offered support for those sisters who dealt with some lows.

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Twin Cities Minnesota The Twin Cities, MN Chapter came together in service for a nonprofit

organization, Feed My Starving Children. They packed rice, soy, dried vegetables and vitamins into bags that were shipped to children in need in Haiti.

Northeast Mississippi Alumnae joined the members of Gamma Zeta Chapter (Mississippi State University) to celebrate the collegiate chapter house before construction started on a new addition. The group had dinner together and alumnae helped organize and pack historical items. A bidding war for furniture items even broke out. Everyone wanted a piece of the house!

Mid-Missouri Amid the hustle and bustle of the holidays, the Mid-Missouri Chapter took a night to unwind at Starbucks.

After catching up by sharing some favorite ZTA memories, they ventured out to enjoy some local Christmas lights.

Jersey Shore New Jersey This chapter’s “Healthy Living” Crown Connection group is getting sisters moving! Members have been running local races together to prepare for next year’s Walt Disney World Marathon weekend.

Northern New Jersey To get to know the members of ZTA’s newest collegiate chapter, sisters from the Northern New Jersey Chapter

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invited collegians from Lambda Xi Chapter (Seton Hall University) to share breakfast. At the event, sisters of all ages enjoyed conversation and kept their hands busy by putting together Zeta Day centerpieces.

Eastern New Mexico These sisters are making the most of Eastern New Mexico University’s new football stadium. They kicked off the grand opening with a large cookout for which sisters and their families brought food. Many alumnae continued to regularly attend football games together throughout the season.

Blue Ridge North Carolina Over the holidays, the Blue Ridge, NC Chapter sisters each brought a favorite book to a local wine and cheese restaurant to share their different tastes in literature and food.

It was a great way to get to know each other in a fun way, and everyone left with a new list of must-reads.

Charlotte North Carolina From skates to scares, members of the Charlotte, NC Chapter just want to have fun! Sisters had a blast cheering on the Charlotte Roller Girls and recently went on an Uptown Charlotte Ghost Tour. A guide took them around and told stories of the spooky history of Uptown Charlotte.

Hickory-Morganton North Carolina These sisters spent a lot of quality time with the collegiate members of Delta Omicron Chapter (LenoirRhyne University). From a homecooked dinner and a Valentine’s Day banquet to a heartfelt Alumnae Initiation Service, members of both chapters truly enjoyed strengthening the bonds of sisterhood.

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This service-focused chapter had 16 members volunteer with Project Enlightenment for its 17th annual book drive. The chapter members have been long-time volunteers for this community program, which provides books to children in need.

Winston-Salem North Carolina The Winston-Salem, NC Chapter enjoyed dinner at The Katharine Brasserie restaurant in the new Kimpton Cardinal Hotel. To add to the fun, members got a behind-the-scenes tour, which included a ride down a slide in the hotel’s basement.

Cincinnati Ohio Sisters from the Cincinnati, OH Chapter joined forces with the Cincinnati, OH Crown Chapter to assemble personal care

bags with donated items. Bags included shampoo, conditioner, lotion, toothbrushes, toothpaste, mouthwash, floss, sanitary supplies and small toys. Sisters then delivered 109 bags to a local women’s shelter sponsored by the YWCA. Cincinnati Crown Ohio

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To kick off the new year, the sisters of the Cincinnati, OH Crown Chapter met at a local yoga studio to center their positive thinking, relax their weary bodies and plan for a fresh year. This has become a chapter tradition the women look forward to each year.

Cleveland-East Ohio This chapter gathered at one member’s house for its “Pink Fondue Night for Scholarship.” The event promoted sisterhood, fundraising and fitness as they raffled a pink FitBit® to one fortunate sister. Funds raised went toward the ZTA scholarship the chapter sponsors.

Dayton Ohio At their December meeting, sisters from the Dayton, OH Chapter came together to pack stockings with gifts and toiletries. More than 30 stockings were given to For the Love of Children, an organization that gives Alumnae Chapter News · Summer 2017 · 19

them to local children who otherwise would not have holiday gifts.

Youngstown Ohio

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Members of this chapter invited their families and sisters from Zeta Gamma Chapter (Youngstown State University) to decorate Easter eggs. A mother-daughter pair of Zetas taught the group the Ukrainian psyanky method of decorating the eggs, and everyone had a great time.

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The Stillwater, OK Chapter held a state-wide recruitment event in April, which included a tailgate luncheon and tour of the Oklahoma State University football stadium. It was a successful day, with six new women joining area alumnae chapters.

15 Lancaster Pennsylvania The women of the Lancaster, PA Chapter worked together and honed their gift-wrapping skills before the holidays. Sisters wrapped gifts for customers at the mall and earned $100 for Off the Streets, a local organization that helps people in need of housewares and furnishings.

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The members of the Southern New England Chapter got together for a unique Earth Day sisterhood. Sisters enjoyed the sunshine, snacked on strawberries and created their own air plant terrariums.

Coastal Islands South Carolina Life’s a beach for the Coastal Islands of SC Chapter. Each spring, the chapter hosts an off-site officer retreat for Lambda Mu Chapter (University of South Carolina Beaufort) on Fripp Island, South Carolina. Collegiate officers brainstormed and planned for the next school year before hitting the beach together. This fun and productive activity has become a tradition the sisters look forward to each year.

Greenwood South Carolina

Portland Oregon Throughout the year, the alumnae from this chapter built relationships with the seniors of Kappa Mu Chapter (Linfield College). Alumnae and collegians got to know one another during events such as a night of bowling, and alumnae encouraged the seniors to join an alumnae chapter after graduation.

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Southern New England Rhode Island

Members of this chapter got to know each other by participating in “Speed Zating.” During the event, sisters asked one another fun questions like, “What’s your biggest dream?”

For Valentine’s Day, the Greenwood, SC Chapter showed its love for those in need. The women assembled “Think Pink® Cupid Kits” with items like lip balm, water bottles, unscented lotion, hard candy, puzzle books and socks. The baskets were given to courageous chemotherapy patients battling breast cancer.

19 Pee Dee Area South Carolina These sisters and members of Eta Chi Chapter (Francis Marion University) shared Zeta Love when they visited an assisted living home on Valentine’s Day. The women showered the residents with love, cards, flowers and candy, and everyone enjoyed getting to know one another.

Spartanburg South Carolina This chapter hosted a progressive dinner called “Learn the Nobility of Serving.” Each stop featured a different course and a corresponding service project, such as making valentines for the children’s hospital.

17 Knoxville Tennessee To celebrate the end of the school year, the Knoxville, TN Chapter sisters joined seniors from Zeta Chapter (University of Tennessee, Knoxville) for a “Senior Tea.” It was a great way for current alumnae members to get to know and welcome seniors to the alumnae world.

Murfreesboro Tennessee This year, the Murfreesboro, TN Chapter focused on strengthening relationships with the collegians of Iota Chi Chapter (Middle Tennessee State University) with monthly alumnae-collegiate events. Activities ranged from decorating Christmas cookies to volunteering at a local animal shelter.

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The Nashville, TN Chapter celebrated the beginning of the spring season with a Mardi Gras brunch at the chapter President’s home. Sisters brought favorite foods to share and enjoyed munching on a traditional king cake while gearing up for another season of fun and sisterhood.

Austin Texas To kick off the holiday season, alumnae from this chapter donated pajamas to the Survive2Thrive

Foundation, which serves victims of domestic violence. The chapter then partnered with the organization to host a holiday party for the families that included pizza, gift bags, a movie, and makeovers for the mothers.

Beaumont Texas The women of the Beaumont, TX Chapter helped the collegians of Delta Sigma Chapter (Lamar University) prepare for finals with study bags.

Each bag included a bottle of water, pencils, sticky notes, candy, instant coffee and more.

decorating their own masterpieces, which they took home to share with loved ones.

Denton Texas In February, the women of the Denton, TX Chapter celebrated Galentine’s Day, which is all about female friendships, with a special brunch. Members showed appreciation for ZTA sisterhood while enjoying a feast of mini chicken and waffles, egg and sausage casserole, and a yogurt parfait bar.

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Cypress Texas

Ft. Bend Texas

Alumnae from this chapter raised money for the ZTA Foundation by selling study baskets to the parents of members from Theta Gamma (Texas A&M University) and Delta Sigma (Lamar University) chapters. Parents had the opportunity to personalize baskets for their daughters with optional ZTA swag, such as logo water bottles, glow-in-the-dark socks and beach towels.

Alumnae from this chapter joined forces with the collegians of Gamma Omega Chapter (University of Houston) for “Pink in the Park,” a Pink Out game with the Sugar Land Skeeters, a local Atlantic League professional baseball team. Sisters distributed more than 4,000 Think Pink® ribbons and honored local breast cancer survivors.

Dallas Texas The women of the Dallas, TX Association tapped into their creative sides with a lesson in cake decorating.

A local professional taught the group about different types of icing, how to write on cakes and helpful tips for

20 Hidalgo County Texas The Hidalgo County, TX Chapter raised money for the ZTA Foundation with a “Spring Fling Luncheon.” Members brought items such as cookbooks, antique vases, picture frames and even furniture to auction off in a whiteelephant-style silent auction.

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Houston Texas

Nasa-Brazoria Texas

At their annual holiday party, the women of the Houston, TX Association collected toys and blankets to donate to the Easter Seals of Greater Houston and sang carols to get in the holiday spirit.

The Nasa-Brazoria, TX Chapter conducts a service project at every meeting. This year, they stuffed Easter eggs for children in need, donated books and magazines to local hospitals, and collected bottle caps for Caps of Love, which recycles the plastic to create children’s wheelchair tires.

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San Antonio Texas

In December, these alumnae put together a basket of chocolate bars and a note that read, “Sisterhood is sweet,” for the members of Delta Zeta Chapter (Sam Houston State University). This simple gift reminded the collegians that Zeta Is Forever.

Each year, this chapter honors White Violet recipients with a ceremony and luncheon. One member’s mother, who celebrated 75 years in Zeta Tau Alpha last year, brought her pictures and shared memories with everyone at this year’s event.

Huntsville Texas

Fredericksburg Virginia

The Huntsville, TX Chapter hosted a reception for out-of-town alumnae that accompanied this year’s Texas Zeta Day. The women had a great time planning the event, which included a drawing for door prizes.

In March, the women of the Fredericksburg, VA Chapter enjoyed tea and finger sandwiches at a historic Virginia plantation while recounting ZTA’s history.

Mid-Cities North Texas

22 Northern Virginia The members of this chapter got together for a Galentine’s Day dinner. The women celebrated ZTA sisterhood over cheese and chocolate fondue at The Melting Pot.

This chapter partnered with the Collin County, TX Chapter to host the Alumnae Initiation Service for the graduating seniors of Zeta Sigma Chapter (The University of Texas at Arlington). By enlisting members from both alumnae chapters, the women were able to ensure each senior was paired with an “alum chum” to aid in her transition into the alumnae world.

Roanoke Virginia This chapter combined service and fun by hosting a “Vegas Day” for

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Tri-Cities Virginia Alumnae from the Tri-Cities Virginia Chapter had fun engaging in their local culture at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. Attendees enjoyed searching for specific pieces around the museum that opened their eyes to new forms of art.

Virginia Peninsula Sisters celebrated the holidays with a “favorite things” gift exchange.

Each member brought three of her favorite thing and explained what it meant to her. Members also enjoyed hot chocolate, seasonal cookies and good conversation.

Wheeling West Virginia Alumnae and their legacies supported Theta Chapter (Bethany College) during its Think Pink® baseball game by selling pink lemonade to students, parents and fans.

Milwaukee Wisconsin Members of the Milwaukee, WI Chapter volunteered to clean up the Milwaukee River as part of an Earth Day project. This was a great way for sisters to bond while giving back to their community, taking care of their surroundings and making connections with neighbors.

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veterans at a local medical center.

Members helped the veterans spin the wheel for prizes and passed out refreshments while getting to know their local heroes.

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Words of Wisdom from

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by: Dianne Turgeon Richardson, Et a Lambda Annie Li knows a lot about hard work and overcoming obstacles.

When she was only seven years old, her family emigrated from China to California. She was a first-generation college student, yet she built an impressive resume at University of Pennsylvania.

While earning her degree in finance, she interned as a financial analyst, worked as a lending officer and board member of the school’s student-run credit union, and served as Alpha Beta Chapter’s Academic Achievement Chairman.

Outside of her ambitious professional goals, Annie is passionate about tennis and dance, and she recently became a licensed Zumba® instructor. At the end of the summer, she will relocate to Los Angeles to join Credit Suisse as an investment banking analyst. It’s no wonder, then, that during an April appearance on “Toastmaster Time TV,” which aired in California’s Bay Area, Annie spoke on the topic of women’s empowerment.

lucky. She has saw it firsthand in the employees she managed at the credit union. Women who lacked confidence in their own abilities were less likely to speak up, set big goals or achieve their dreams.

Women can empower themselves.

Annie believes women must cultivate an awareness of their strengths, allowing them to leverage those strengths in academic and professional settings. This awareness can breed confidence and a willingness to speak up in groups. Annie said women should also be proactive about asking for help and develop a team of mentors that “you trust and admire.” These positive role models can help women see their own strengths and encourage them. Over time, the mentee’s confidence will grow thanks to the support and encouragement of this team.

Women’s empowerment is an important issue for her.

As an immigrant, Annie felt she always needed to prove herself.

This meant extra effort on her part, although she attributes much of her success to the positive role models she had in her life. When it came to reaching her goals, Annie said nobody ever told her she couldn’t do something. Yet she realizes that not all women are so >> She is an alumna of Alpha Beta Chapter at University of Pennsylvania.

Women can empower other women.

“I take mentorship very seriously,” Annie said. She doesn’t just seek out mentors for her own support network; she also serves as a mentor to other women. According to her, women are uniquely gifted to build the kinds of relationships that encourage others. Annie does this with her employees by seeking out one-on-one conversations to determine her mentees’ passions and goals and providing feedback in person.

Annie also felt that her collegiate ZTA chapter did a great job empowering its members by recognizing hard work and supporting members’ activities. Many of Annie’s sisters attended her tennis matches throughtout college, making her

feel like what she did mattered. Together, “we celebrated our success,” she said.

Men must be a part of the conversation.

It’s not just up to women to empower themselves and each other. Men have important jobs as mentors and positive role models to the women in their lives. Annie said her greatest male mentors noticed and encouraged her strengths, particularly those that have traditionally been considered “feminine,” such as being sensitive to others’ needs and being a good listener. Knowing this, Annie learned she didn’t have to act more masculine in order to get ahead.

With her team approach to women’s empowerment, Annie’s future is sure to be bright. So are the futures of the women she works with and mentors because she knows that building confidence in women’s abilities is a group effort.

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THE GOAL OF RECRUITMENT IS TO HELP POTENTIAL NEW MEMBERS SEE THE SISTERHOOD OF ZETA TAU ALPHA FOR WHAT IT IS AND HOW THEY CAN FIND THEIR PLACE WITHIN IT. here is nothing quite like welcoming new members into ZTA. After days, weeks and months of planning a successful recruitment, the hard work finally pays off when chapter members hug their new sisters. Through recruitment, chapter members find the women who will become their best friends, their Little Sisters, their chapter President and maybe even one of ZTA’s future National Officers. Recruitment is a time when a chapter bands together in order to help strengthen its own bond and take the next step in creating a legacy for the Fraternity as a whole.

On campuses throughout the nation, thousands of potential new members (PNMs) search for their home away from home. Sorority recruitment has undergone many changes throughout the years, but at its core, it is about every Zeta Tau Alpha putting her best foot forward to show each PNM what life as a Zeta really looks like.

RECRUITMENT IS A TIME WHEN A CHAPTER BANDS TOGETHER IN ORDER TO HELP STRENGTHEN ITS OWN BOND. It is not uncommon for recruitment to feel like a chore. The endless chants, the repetitive practice of bump groups (a technique chapters use to rotate members as they

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talk to PNMs) and the hours of workshops can be taxing. While these are activities many sorority members are familiar with, they are not the only important aspects of recruitment. Any Vice President III/ Membership Chairman will agree: the stronger the sisterhood, the better the recruitment. By removing the concept of being perfectly rehearsed and taking the time to concentrate on the connection members share with one another, the entire recruitment process can be more enjoyable. Meg Korovich, VP III of Iota Delta Chapter (Towson University), credits high energy and meaningful conversations to her chapter’s successful recruiting.

The goal of recruitment is to help PNMs see the sisterhood of Zeta Tau Alpha for what it is and how they can find their place within it. This is only achieved by strengthening the bonds of sisterhood that already exist. Members’ positive energy and love for their sisters is tangible from the moment a woman meets a group of Zetas for the first time. It is this authenticity, genuine love and togetherness that shines through the pretty dresses and catchy chants.

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at Martin), believes the “more positive the sisterhood, the better.” Whether it is from a week’s worth of bonding activities at a recruitment retreat or connecting sisters during workshops throughout the summer, the more a chapter focuses its efforts on its sisterhood, the stronger its recruiting will be. This becomes extremely effective when practicing values-based recruitment.

“EVERYONE HAS A CHANCE TO BE OUR SISTER.” Values-based recruitment, which all 26 National Panhellenic Conference member organizations have adopted, has changed recruitment on many campuses. Stephanie Arnette Powell, ZTA’s Second Alternate NPC Delegate and Chairman of the NPC Recruitment Committee, said the change is simple.

“Values-based recruiting simply keeps the focus on common interests between PNMs and chapters through conversation. The connections that are developed during recruitment plant the seeds for a lifetime of membership in our organization,” she said. Under the revised guidelines, ZTA chapters have had to leave their skits and strawberry-flavored sparkling water in the past. Without extra embellishments, recruitment 28 · THEMIS · Feature

has become more about the opportunities and experiences ZTA offers.

Shelby Benefield, VP III of Theta Theta Chapter (Arkansas Tech University), said she wants PNMs to know that her chapter is being genuine and “not putting up a front for something that we’re not every other day of the year.”

By eliminating theatrics throughout the Panhellenic community, sororities are now able to connect with women on an entirely different level. The focus of the PNM is solely on the members she is getting to know. This helps the PNM discover which sorority best fits her unique personality. ZTA has taken this notion in stride because our chapters harbor such a diverse spectrum of what a sorority woman can be, and, as Meg said, “everyone has a chance to be our sister.”

There is a stigma reinforced by media portrayals of fraternity and sorority life that waters down the experience by showing a constant party with very little substance,

but we all know ZTA is about so much more. Through values-based recruitment, chapters are really given the chance to show PNMs how enriching life as a Zeta can be.

In the past, many chapters performed skits on the same day dedicated to talking about ZTA’s philanthropy. While there was nothing wrong with that tradition, the focus of the day was misplaced.

Abagail Rambo, VP III of Theta Zeta Chapter (Wofford College) said, “It was five minutes of philanthropy and 45 minutes of a skit.” This took time and focus away from breast cancer education and awareness.

Now, sisters spend entire days during recruitment talking to PNMs about ZTA’s sisterhood and philanthropy, allowing chapter members to connect with women who share the same passions as them. Abagail has found this

“extremely positive and meaningful” for both PNMs and sisters.

By pursuing values-based recruitment, Shelby’s chapter has been able to “keep it simple and keep it ZTA.” PNMs aren’t going to remember the amazing brag boards, the perfectly placed balloon arches or the adorable custom crown napkins when selecting their future homes. They are going to remember the woman they linked arms with as they stepped into the chapter house or suite for the first time. They are going to remember the conversations, the joy and the feeling of belonging.

Even though recruitment takes place on college campuses, the pressures of recruitment do not fall solely on the shoulders of collegiate sisters.

There are many ways an alumna can help advance the Fraternity. After all, alumnae are always wearing their letters. Margot Tauzier May, Membership Advisor for Delta Kappa Chapter (Louisiana State University) and the 2016 Area II Outstanding Advisor, suggested a number of ways an alumna can be involved with collegiate recruitment (see sidebar for more on alumnae recruitment).

To start, an alumna can be the first to spark curiosity about joining a sorority in a young woman’s mind. Through her actions, the alumna can show the PNM all the ways membership has helped shape who she is today and “let her know that ZTA could do the same for her.”

Next, any alumna can recommend a PNM who is going through recruitment by submitting a Membership Information Sheet (visit www.zetataualpha.org/ MIS for further instructions and guidelines).

For a more hands-on approach, an alumna can get in contact with a local collegiate chapter to see how she can offer assistance. Many chapters are in need of a helping hand, especially during recruitment.

There are a variety of opportunities for an alumna to be involved so the chapter can focus on its preparation for one of the most hectic weeks of the semester. Talk to the VP III to see if she would be interested in having members practice their bump groups with the help of an alumna or see if the chapter needs someone behind-the-scenes on the actual days of recruitment. It takes a village for recruitment to run smoothly. By volunteering a small amount of time, an alumna can contribute to the successful future of the Fraternity.

Every new generation of ZTA is only as good as the foundation set by the previous group of Zetas. By strengthening our ties as sisters, embracing our individuality and lending a helping hand, we are able to increase the standard that we set for ourselves. Just like recruitment, our Fraternity is continuously changing and evolving to ever enrich and ennoble our lives.

Tips for recruiting ALUMNAE from Zetas who have had success: Give busy women options.

“We had two recruitment parties and it was a huge success. It doesn’t limit women to one night,” Meredith Looney, Vice President of Membership of the Greater Greenville, SC Chapter, said. At these events, the chapter rented rooms at local restaurants so the Executive Committee could decorate and give attendees a space to mingle. They ordered appetizers for everyone, spoke about the chapter, distributed event calendars and accepted membership dues via PayPal®.

These casual events were more about mingling to allow new women to get to know chapter members rather than doing formal, organized activities.

Reach out to and welcome Zetas of all ages.

In the Southern Nevada Chapter, President Alexis Johnson and Treasurer Aimee Wise work together to reach out to sisters close to their own ages. By using their ZTA connections and knowledge of how sisters from their generations like to be contacted, the women hit the full scope of potential members and make them feel welcome. “Keep building those personal connections with any Zeta you cross paths with and keep that door open,” Aimee said. “You may not gain her as a member today, but she may be the one that connects later and brings others because she knows she is always welcome.”

Get members involved early and often.

“The best way to convince women to join is to make them aware of all the fun events that are planned and let them have a say in the types of events going on,” Alexis said. “We have some standard events that we do every month, but when we want to throw new things in, we send out a survey so that everyone has a voice.” Allowing room for members’ input creates buy-in and ensures Zetas will be eager to attend events throughout the year.

Keep an eye on ztafraternity.tumblr.com for more tips on alumnae recruitment.

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CROWN & CO. Shopping just got a whole lot more fun with the updated Crown & Co. website. See our ZTA models in the latest trends and quickly navigate the store to find apparel, gifts and more.

SEARCH Not sure where to find something? Now there’s a simple search function that will quickly guide you to the information and content you need.

FEATURED ZETAS NEWS AND NAVIGATION The menu on the left makes it easy to always get where you need to go. Don’t forget to read the blog to learn about the latest ZTA happenings as well.

WE’RE NOT DONE YET! ZTA is also updating Sisters Only, the resource section of the website that is just for Zetas. Keep an eye out for announcements on those highly-anticipated updates.

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The new website will feature a few ZTA sisters at a time, and we’ll rotate pictures throughout the year.

Keep an eye out for sisters you may know, both on the homepage and throughout the site!

Membership Information Sheet University:

Visit www.zetataualpha.org/mis for more information on how to submit this form to collegiate chapters.

Potential New Member Information Name: Home Address: Name of Parent(s) or Guardian(s): High School: Class Size:

Unweighted GPA:

Unweighted GPA Scale:

Graduation Year:

Weighted GPA:

Weighted GPA Scale:

Potential New Member is a (check one):

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Sophomore

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Senior

School(s) attended after high school, if any: Previous College GPA:

Term(s) Completed:

Potential New Member Legacy Affiliations Sister:

ZTA Chapter:

Home Address: Phone Number:

Email Address:

Mother:

ZTA Chapter:

Home Address: Phone Number:

Email Address:

Grandmother:

ZTA Chapter:

Home Address: Phone Number:

Email Address:

Great-Grandmother:

ZTA Chapter:

Home Address: Phone Number:

Email Address:

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Potential New Member Qualifications

Note: Please do not duplicate information between sections.

Leadership/Honors (i.e., positions, awards, etc.):

Involvement (i.e., clubs, athletics, etc.):

Volunteer (i.e., service, religious, civic, etc.):

Additional information, if any: Why would this PNM be an asset to ZTA?

Potential New Member Other Information

Note: This information will be utilized by the chapter to enhance the experience of the PNM during recruitment.

Suggested topics of conversation: What type of member should the PNM meet during recruitment (i.e., leader, academic, athletic, social-oriented, etc.)?

Reference Information

Please indicate at least one of the following for relationship between referring individual and the PNM.

For this Potential New Member, I would like to (check one): Check one that applies: Personally known the PNM for Personally known the PNM’s family for

Highly Recommend

Recommend

year(s) year(s)

Do not personally know the PNM. Source of information: Alumna Information Name:

Date:

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“rush.” Following three days of recruitment parties, which included skits, songs and refreshments, there was a “silent period” during which no one was allowed to discuss anything recruitment related until bids came out on a Monday night.

eta Is Forever, but that doesn’t mean every Zeta’s experience is the same. Across the country and throughout the decades, Zetas have celebrated different chapter traditions and adapted to the times in which they lived. While Zeta Tau Alpha’s ritual binds all members from the Founders to today, these eight women, initiated into different chapters across the country from the late 1950s to the 2000s, shared stories about what made their collegiate experiences unique.

Northeast Initiated in 1957: Alice jones, chi Chapter, University of Pittsburgh In the late 1950s, University of Pittsburgh was largely a commuter school. Most students didn’t live in dorms, but freshmen who needed housing were placed in sorority and fraternity houses. Thanks to a little pull from her mother, who was also a Zeta, Alice Jones was placed in the ZTA house. She spent her first semester getting to know the different sororities on campus by attending luncheons and going to football and basketball games with different sorority women, then she went through second-semester 34 · THEMIS · Feature

Like today’s new members, Alice and her pledge class met with a “Pledge Master” to learn about the history of ZTA and were tested on their ZTA knowledge before Initiation. Because not everyone lived on campus, most events took place during the day, and Alice remembers spending her lunch time playing double solitaire with sisters in the cafeteria.

Back at the ZTA house, residents were required to attend dinner prepared by the in-house chef, but the Zeta Prayer was not recited before the meal because not everyone who lived in the house was a Zeta. New members also had to take turns answering the house phone, which they did with a little song that Alice can still rattle off.

“ZTA made the college experience for me, no doubt,” Alice said. Because many students commuted to campus, ZTA gave Alice a way to meet people and establish her own community. Being part of such a small chapter especially impacted Alice because she felt like she got to know every member personally, and she was able to take on leadership roles even as a new member.

Initiated in 1999: tanya strachan, iota psi Chapter, Rochester Institute of Technology In the late 1990s, Tanya Strachan’s journey to join ZTA was quite unconventional. During the spring semester of her freshman year, a friend from class invited Tanya over to the ZTA house for an informal dinner. Being a first-generation college student who knew nothing about sororities, Tanya had no idea she was being recruited, which made the bid that showed up two days later especially surprising. Though she was excited, Tanya decided to defer her invitation to join ZTA until the following fall semester. At that time,

Tanya was able to learn more about ZTA and what was expected of sisters by attending Primary Recruitment events with ZTA, such as a formal tea party and sisterhood activities. On Bid Day, Tanya joined the fall new member class at a sun dial on campus where they sang songs and celebrated their new sisterhood.

Once she officially accepted her bid, Tanya got to know her new member classmates by going for cups of coffee and studying together. They also enjoyed a campus tradition that utilized their artistic abilities. At RIT, the academic and residential buildings are separated by a long walkway, called the “Quarter Mile,” that student organizations decorated with banners. “One of the things we really liked doing as a group

class wearing pillbox hats and walking to church together every Sunday.

She remembers cookouts in a park by the river, winter formal at a local country club and “rush workshops” at a rustic campsite where sisters taught each other the newest dance crazes to the music of the Beach Boys, Smokey Robinson and the Beatles.

And she remembers the strict rules of the dormitory. Sisters had to sign in and out when they left campus, keep their rooms in order and make their beds each day. Five minutes before the nightly curfew, the “house mother” would blink the outside lights. “That gave you the warning,” Janice said, “and it was a mad scramble” to get inside before the door was locked. Still, Janice loved living with her ZTA sisters, and she is still in touch with many of them.

Initiated in 1994: Courtney avery moloney, Nu Chapter, The University of Alabama

was making signs,” Tanya said. “We’d come up with fun signs to show our pride and get our organization out there in the school community.” Throughout her collegiate years, Tanya continued to value working with her sisters toward a greater cause and fostering those lasting relationships with her sisters.

South Initiated in 1963: janice Alexander smith, lambda Chapter, Southwestern University As a young woman in the 1960s, Janice Smith had met a few ZTA alumnae in Houston and believed “to be a Zeta at a Texas college or university was really to succeed.” Still, she kept an open mind during recruitment at her small liberal arts college. She remembers getting

ready for “rush parties” that were held in the student union building. The late-summer heat was almost unbearable, but that didn’t stop Janice and the other women from sitting under blow dryers, teasing their hair, and wearing dresses or skirts—women were not permitted to wear pants on campus—with a slip and socks with penny loafers. She also remembers attending Preference at an alumna’s large historic home and being “thrilled” to run down the hill to where all the sororities were grouped on campus on Bid Day. “It was hotter than blue blazes,” she said.

To this day, many sisterhood activities stick out in Janice’s mind. She remembers everyone in her pledge

There’s no doubt a lot changed in the more than 30 years between when Janice “rushed” in Texas and when Courtney Moloney went through recruitment in Alabama, but the two events had one thing in common: “It was hotter than blazes,” Courtney said. To compensate, Courtney and the other potential new members had multiple outfits and took breaks to fix their hair between attending parties for the 18 sororities on campus.

They were greeted by “overwhelming” singing every time a door opened, and Courtney remembers skits, dances and strawberries in the water.

After recruitment, Courtney’s new member retreat was held at an alumna’s house in Destin, Florida. The women slept on the floor, went to the beach and had a full weekend of getting to know one another. Later, Courtney enjoyed visiting nearby schools with her sisters to attend football games or see high school friends. “It was a good chance to bond because we were talking in the car,” she said. “No one was on the phone.” Because of those connections, Courtney found her community through ZTA, which is why she remains involved today.

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Midwest Initiated in 1987: Jill bryanT meyer, alpha psi Chapter, University of Missouri In the late 1980s, University of Missouri had 17 sororities on campus. Jill Meyer remembers visiting each one with her “rush group” during the first two days of recruitment. Once the group was lined up in front of an organization’s house, a horn blew and all the sorority women came out of their house, lined up on the porch or in the front lawn, and sang “sidewalk songs.” With 17 sororities doing this simultaneously within a few blocks of one another, this made for quite a scene. After the songs, the group was escorted into the house.

Over the next few days, they were treated to house tours, skits and snacks, but they were not allowed to leave the houses with anything, not even gum.

After the parties, which involved a lot of pastel taffeta, heels and hose, each chapter created its bid list by hand. Jill felt a real connection with ZTA and the “diverse group of women” she met. “I was very happy that I chose ZTA and ZTA chose me,” she said.

Later, Jill lived in the ZTA house for two years. At that time, there was a landline phone in the foyer, and each sister had to do phone duty. When the phone

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rang or someone came to the door for a particular sister, the woman on phone duty used the house’s buzzer system to alert her using a predetermined number of buzzes for that sister’s room. Jill also remembers candle passes when sisters got lavaliered or engaged, wearing skirts and dresses to formal dinners on Monday nights, and watching soap operas with her sisters during lunch time. To this day, Jill still gets together with many of her chapter sisters, and she was inspired to join an alumnae chapter when she moved out of state.

Initiated in 2006: kate goedtel bennett, kappa lambda chapter, University of Wisconsin Oshkosh Though the multi-day format is common for Primary Recruitment on many campuses, not all Zetas join that way.

Kate Bennett learned about ZTA during an informal recruitment event at the chapter house. Having met a few Zetas through other organizations and in class, Kate was invited over for snacks, a house tour and an introduction to what ZTA was all about. That night, she fell in love with the Fraternity. “There were so many amazing women,” she said.

After waking up to a ZTA-decorated door and receiving a bid from ZTA, Kate enjoyed bonding with the other new members who joined at the same time. The women got to know each other during movie nights, trips to the bowling alley, study groups and cooking events in the house. They also spent time in their new member meetings

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>> Beta Chi Chapter at Washington University rented a train car for an unusual “rush” party off campus.

>> Upsilon Chapter members at University of California, Berkeley practiced greetings on the house steps.

>> Nu Chapter at The University of Alabama hosted a recruitment party with a “Cocktail Lounge” theme.

>> Members of Beta Omicron Chapter at University of South Carolina welcomed a “rushee” during an open house.

talking about their interests; reasons for choosing their school, majors and ZTA; goals for the future; and their core beliefs and values. This brought the group closer together. “It was a really big deal to me to be part of something bigger than myself,” Kate said. “I definitely found that with ZTA.”

Initiated in 2001: Kimberly jones French, psi Chapter, University of Washington For Kimberly French, recruitment was a formal process that took place two weeks before her freshman year. At each sorority house, potential new members were greeted by women in matching outfits chanting at the doors. On Bid Day, Kimberly ran to find her new sisters, then the new members were picked up by cars that took them directly to the ZTA house, which they moved into that day. In the house, Kimberly shared a room with one initiated member and two other new members, although the women never slept in that room.

Instead, everyone slept on one of two sleeping porches at the house, which was like a big sleepover every night.

West Initiated in 1972: diana bagley eastman, delta alpha Chapter, California State University, Long Beach During recruitment in the early 1970s, Diana Eastman had to find her own ride to visit the houses of the eight CSULB sororities that were scattered around town. Every party had elaborate themes and skits, but Diana most remembers the “blasted snack sets,” which were square glass plates with indentations for punch cups.

Diana remembers trying to balance the punch cup while nibbling on snacks and still maintaining meaningful conversations with the sorority women.

Diana made her own dresses, including those she wore to fall formals, and the orange velvet midi skirt she wore on Preference night, which stood out among the pastel dresses the other women wore. “I figured I was sunk and wouldn’t get an invitation to pledge,” she said. “But I received a bid and was later told a couple of [the members] wanted me because I had flair and guts.”

In place of Bid Day, Diana’s small pledge class gathered at the chapter house,

which had a pool, for a “Pledging Party,” then went to a pizza parlor together. The women enjoyed singing and even wrote their own pledge class song. They also regularly went to the beach and hosted outdoor parties year round.

Communication wasn’t easy back then. There were bulletin boards in the cafeteria for each sorority and fraternity where sisters left messages for one another and posted invitations to events. “It was a big campus, and it was tough to connect, so we used those bulletin boards like texts,” she said.

Thankfully, Diana no longer has trouble keeping in touch with her sisters, and she still talks to many of them regularly.

Kimberly and her sisters enjoyed many of the same things as today’s collegians, like watching movies or visiting a local park. Not everything was the same, however. In the early 2000s, laptops weren’t common, so most women had desktop computers that they kept in the house’s computer room. Kimberly was in that room when Facebook came to University of Washington. “I remember us all signing onto Facebook for the first time,” she said.

For Kimberly, like all the women who shared their stories, the best part of being a collegiate Zeta was developing friendships that remain strong to this day. Though traditions vary and times change, one thing remains constant: ZTA brings women together to form a sisterhood that lasts a lifetime.

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>> The sisters of Theta Chapter at Bethany College welcomed their new members on Bid Day.

>> Theta Gamma Chapter members at Texas A&M University wore white satin dresses for Preference.

>> Alpha Nu Chapter members at BirminghamSouthern College went nautical for a recruitment skit.

>> Theta Psi Chapter at Texas State University welcomed its new members with a casual Bid Day.

>> The women of Theta Chi Chapter at George Mason University prepared for the first round of recruitment.

>> At The Ohio State University, Alpha Zeta Chapter sisters taught new members how to do “crown fingers.”

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Generation Rx prescribed for drug safety

By Kyle Pendleton, Senior Director of Harm Reduction & Education Zeta Tau Alpha is excited to begin a new prevention partnership with Generation Rx and the Higher Education Center for Alcohol and Drug Misuse Prevention and Recovery. My Sister, My Responsibility: Generation Rx will advance harm reduction educational efforts toward instilling safe medication practices among students.

Prescription drugs can help us live longer and healthier lives, but any medication has the potential to do harm— especially when misused. Data from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s National Survey on Drug Use and Health shows that between 6 and 7 million Americans, aged 12 and older, misuse a prescription painkiller, sedative or stimulant each month. Approximately 5,500 people do so for the first time every day. Because of this, it is important to teach college students how to safely use medications.

Individuals may misuse prescription medications to manage their lives, with little understanding of the potential social, physical, academic, financial and legal consequences of doing so. While the majority of college students do not misuse prescription medications, research indicates the average age of first misuse falls within the traditional college years.

In addition to the educational programming provided for collegiate members, the ZTA Foundation will provide a $50,000 grant to support the dissemination and use of “Generation Rx University” educational resources through campus student wellness offices or other campus groups with a goal to

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educate all fraternity and sorority undergraduates about safe medication practices.

The funding will be used over the next five years in two ways: $5,000 per year to fund five implementation grants and $5,000 per year to support the Higher Education Center’s administration of the partnership, including the development and processing of evaluations, project monitoring and collection of metrics.

“Prescription drug misuse can lead to myriad health, legal and social concerns, and college students are at a vulnerable age when this misuse often starts,” said Kenneth Hale, RPh, Ph.D., co-director of Generation Rx and clinical professor in the College of Pharmacy at The Ohio State University. “Peer-facilitated education about the real dangers of misuse can be a powerful means of prevention, and we are thrilled to engage with Zeta Tau Alpha on this important project.”

Now is the time to cultivate a campus environment for safe medication use while creating awareness and educating our members on these issues: The Impact of Misusing Prescription Stimulants We discuss why prescription stimulants (e.g., Adderall, Ritalin) are not a sustainable approach for improving grades or for achieving long-term academic success and the dangers of using these medications as “party drugs.”

Rising Above the Opioid Epidemic This piece of the program focuses on how misusing OxyContin, Percocet, Vicodin and other opioid medications can potentially lead to dependency, addiction or even death.

Safe Medication Practices for Life The focus here is on how we can prevent prescription drug misuse by following guidelines established by medical practitioners. Additionally, we explore the legal consequences of sharing medications or taking drugs that are not prescribed to the user.

Fraternity Housing Corporation

C E L E B R AT E S

By Christy Marx Barber, Alpha Psi

In the early 1970s, National Council asked then Vice President Collegiate Nelly Galloway Shearer to attend a meeting in her hometown of Memphis, Tennessee. A men’s fraternity that had started to organize a national housing corporation and a sorority interested in the concept were getting together, and Mrs. Shearer went to listen.

Afterward, she couldn’t shake off what the idea might do for Zeta Tau Alpha. “Most fraternity and sorority housing had been built before World War II,” Mrs. Shearer said.

“New construction was needed on all campuses. ZTA had one bank account for the Fraternity and one bank account for the Foundation. We had very little collateral to use to finance housing.”

FHC GROWTH OVER THE FIRST 40 YEARS

Mrs. Shearer, a certified public accountant, looked into the concept for months. “I researched how the men’s groups were building houses. I knew we had to gather funds so we could borrow money to start building,” she said.

ZTA’s Crown Development Trust Fund had some funds, but the key was to borrow against debt-free ZTA housing and to encourage local housing corporations to turn over ownership and equity to the Fraternity. Alpha Rho Chapter (Syracuse University) was closed, and the sale of its house was the first infusion of cash. Then the local corporations of active chapters, including Alpha Gamma (University of Michigan) and Alpha Omicron (The University of Iowa) agreed to join, providing $200,000 in seed money for a national housing corporation.

With funds in the bank, National Council selected alumnae with experience in residential housing as officers of the new corporation. Dr. Lanelle Guyton Gafford, longtime advisor to her own Gamma Delta Chapter (University of Mississippi), was chosen as President, and Alice Ann Willis Simkins of Epsilon Chapter (University of Arkansas) became Secretary/Treasurer. ZTA’s National Secretary-Treasurer Agnes Fox Gwin of Alpha Xi Chapter (Indiana University) also served on the first FHC board, along with Mrs. Shearer.

The final step before incorporating was to move ZTA’s offices from rented space in Evanston, Illinois, to Indianapolis, where other fraternity/sorority organizations were building because of the central location and Indiana’s favorable corporation laws. ZTA broke ground on its first International Office at 3330 Founders Road in 1976.

With funding, officers and a new office location secured, ZTA Fraternity Housing was incorporated on March 22, 1977. In 40 years, the FHC has grown to be the largest housing entity in the fraternity/sorority world with $30 million in net worth and 115 member associations.

Six women have served as FHC President—Dr. Gafford from 1977 to 1981, Nancy Meagher Hicks from 1981 to 1982, Mrs. Shearer from 1982 to 1984, Joyce Patterson Stubblefield from 1984 to 1991, Nora Nell Hardy Jackson from 1991 to 2006, and Julia Marthaler Hill from 2006 to present.

On the following pages, the four living FHC Presidents share their thoughts on the unparalleled success of the corporation over its first 40 years.

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NELLY GALLOWAY SHEARER, BETA SIGMA CHAPTER ZTA National President 1974–1978, National SecretaryTreasurer 1978–1984, FHC President 1982–1984

On the FHC’s vision: “Our goal (for the FHC) was to develop financial stability to meet the challenge of what other groups were doing. We didn’t have the strength to go beyond a few chapters. We set a goal and started working toward that goal. We made progress. We moved the office and from that time on, we focused on campus housing and encouraging local corporations to sign over their equity and become members. We thought we would be doing well if we got a few houses. I never dreamed it would go beyond more than that.”

On the FHC’s impact on ZTA: “The FHC works because the board is well organized and people have given their time. We have more active alumnae now nationally and locally, and that would not have happened if we didn’t have a national housing corporation. Housing, I’m convinced, makes us so competitive today. ZTA can now compete housing-wise with every other organization. Housing also draws people closer together and makes a chapter stronger. And to think that the idea came from a men’s group!”

A favorite memory: “Moving the office from Evanston to Indianapolis was a major undertaking. Nora Nell (Hardy Jackson) and I did it by ourselves in rental cars. Nora Nell was from Florida and I was from Tennessee. Neither of us knew how to drive in any sort of snow. We had some escapades getting around Chicago and Indianapolis.”

Joyce Patterson Stubblefield (front row, second from right) with the FHC board of directors at Convention 1988.

JOYCE PATTERSON STUBBLEFIELD, ETA ETA CHAPTER FHC Treasurer 1982–1984, FHC President 1984–1991

On the FHC’s financial strength: “As we began to finance housing, the banking industry was in a crisis. Yet, we were able to stay ahead of the curve through the foresight of Nelly Shearer, Nora Nell Jackson and others. We’re indebted to these strong women who carried the ball before we did, who thought outside the box and always did it for the right reason. They went out and made things happen. It allowed us, as a volunteer board of women, to be seen as legitimate by the people we needed to do business with—bankers, architects and contractors.”

On the FHC’s priorities: “Something new was always happening. We would build a house here, buy a lot there, construct a new addition. We spent a lot of time training volunteers and House Directors because so many unexpected things can happen, like pipes bursting and sewers backing up. It’s nice to be a part of decorating and building and adding on, but we wanted to guarantee our members a safe space to live.”

A favorite memory:

Nelly Galloway Shearer (top row, far left) with the first FHC officers and staff in 1977.

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“We made a visit to Purdue University (Alpha Theta Chapter) to discuss the benefits and the increased fees of building an addition to the house. We heard whispers around the room.

Some members spoke up because they were concerned for the seniors who would pay for the addition but never benefit from it. ‘Can we pay more to help the seniors?’ they asked.

That’s what housing does; it strengthens our sisterhood.

The relationships built in our houses and the relationships we built as a board of directors have shaped who we are as people and as an organization.”

NORA NELL HARDY JACKSON, BETA GAMMA CHAPTER National President 1978–1982, FHC Director 1982–1991, FHC President 1991–2006

On the FHC’s success: “We were successful for two reasons. First, we started small and grew as we became more successful. Second, being a local housing volunteer is a thankless job. Having a supervising director from the FHC as a partner showed our volunteers that ZTA cares about them and our houses. People work harder when they know people care about them.”

(Bottom Left) Nora Nell Hardy Jackson (front row, third from left) with the FHC board of directors at Convention 2006. (Above) Julia Marthaler Hill (front row, center) with the current FHC board of directors at Convention 2016.

On the growth of the FHC board: “We added more directors as we added more properties.

We needed enough people to do the job properly and make the workload manageable. It takes time to communicate and time to visit. We set a goal of each director visiting the properties she supervised at least every other year. You can’t truly supervise something you have not seen. You might see a picture of a weekend kitchen and think it looks fine and then get there and see it wasn’t meeting the needs of the chapter.”

A favorite memory: “We had taken the lead in everything housing related— insurance, building and buying furniture at a preferred rate. I was always happy to share with other groups how our FHC had succeeded. So the finest compliment we ever received was the Laurel Wreath Award from National Interfraternity Council in 2001. It wasn’t about me or being the first woman to receive the award. It was important recognition for Zeta Tau Alpha. It made me very proud. It showed that we were indeed the housing leader in women’s and men’s organizations.”

JULIA MARTHALER HILL, ETA RHO CHAPTER National President 2002–2006, FHC President 2006–present

On continued ZTA growth: “The larger the Fraternity becomes, the larger the FHC becomes because each new chapter at its installation becomes a member association of the corporation. Even though a chapter may have no housing now, we approach every new opportunity as though housing may happen within two to three years.”

On the future of the FHC: “The average age of our stand-alone properties is 60 years.

So, we ask our directors to visit the facilities at least once a year to ensure their upkeep. That requires a huge time commitment from our volunteers, most of whom have fulltime careers. As the dynamics of our volunteers change, the dynamics of our board structure must also change. Moving forward, we will need to evaluate the best organizational options to preserve the legacy of housing leadership the FHC has established over the past 40 years.”

On ZTA housing volunteers: “I believe the key to the FHC’s success has been the willingness of local and national volunteers to give their time and talent to making this corporation work. Many of our directors served multiple terms and their longevity gave us stability. Each new director has refreshed our efforts with her new ideas. ZTA women have made ZTA housing the best in the fraternity/sorority world.”

IN ADDITION TO THE PRESIDENTS ABOVE, THE FOLLOWING ALUMNAE EACH SERVED 10 YEARS OR MORE ON THE FHC BOARD DURING ITS FIRST 40 YEARS: Christy Marx Barber (Alpha Psi), Susan Beard (Delta Psi), Cynthia Byars Courtney (Gamma Tau), Kay Ridout Galm (Delta Beta), Patricia Parnacott Hinman (Gamma Omicron), Joan Parker Hull (Nu), Jayne Scoggins Hungate (Epsilon), Martha Gorum Jackson (Epsilon), Becky Hainsworth Kirwan (Gamma Beta), Jan Spradley McCarthy (Gamma Phi), Kay McCoy McKelvey (Delta Delta), Terri Dew Millsap (Alpha Nu),Scholarship Dorothy Coates Pataky2017 (Alpha List · Summer · 41 Upsilon), Marty E. Sik (Alpha Chi), Nancy Floyd Stipp (Omicron), Christine Flora Walter (Gamma Chi)

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9 1. Gamma Pi Chapter (The University of Georgia) celebrated a successful recruitment during the fall 2016 semester.

2. The women of Kappa Alpha Chapter (Colorado State University) welcomed new members with dancing, lemonade and pictures on Bid Day. 3. The Augusta, GA Alumnae Chapter kicked off the academic year with brunch and a Fraternity Education activity about the Zeta Prayer.

4. The sisters of Mu Chapter (Drury University) welcomed their new members during their Beatles-themed Bid Day.

5. After Bid Day, each pledge class from Lambda Kappa Chapter (Appalachian State University) went to dinner with new sisters before the new member meetings to help everyone bond.

8. In conjunction with its kickoff party in the fall, the Oklahoma City, OK Alumnae Chapter donated school supplies to Youth Services of Oklahoma City, a United Way agency for at-risk youth.

6. Chapter advisors and members of the City of Chicago, IL Alumnae Chapter helped Alpha Phi Chapter (Northwestern University) prepare for the sisterhood round of recruitment.

9. At their kickoff party, which had a Great Gatsby theme, the women of the Greater New Orleans, LA Alumnae Chapter played icebreakers and signed up for Crown Connections groups.

7. In the fall, the women of Eta Chi Chapter (Francis Marion University) welcomed their largest new member class in years with their baseball-themed Bid Day.

10. To prepare for recruitment, sisters from Iota Theta (Georgia Institute of Technology) and Delta Lambda (Georgia State University) chapters practiced their skills with a mock recruitment workshop.

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When Recruitment was “RUSH!”

By Patti Cords Levitte, Beta Phi, Director of Archives & Historical Education and Susan Beard, Delta Psi, Archives Chairman By the time this issue of Themis reaches our collegiate members, many will be deep in preparation for fall recruitment. The traditional Primary Recruitment season for new members begins in early August. Our southern chapters are usually the first to begin the process while many other chapters host deferred recruitment in the winter. There are also chapters that CROWN, which stands for “Continue Recruiting Outstanding Women Now,” throughout the year. You can truly say that recruitment is a year-round effort.

In the early years of ZTA, our growth happened by taking chances on schools with opportunities that were opened to us. Often, recruiting new members was about seeing who could get to the incoming freshmen the fastest—that’s where the term “rushing” comes from. The very first ZTA “rush” event included the Founders hiring a horse-drawn carriage (known as a “hack”) to pick up Odelle Warren Bonham at the Farmville train station and take her to the school. Odelle, our first new member, said, “That was the height of affluence. Nothing could have impressed me more, for Normalite girls didn’t have money to spend on rides.” Early rushing was done by writing letters to

Rush party invitations from Gamma Alpha Chapter (University of Miami) were inspired by World War II to mirror life in 1942.

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friends that members knew were planning on attending their schools. They offered them bids as soon as they set foot on campus. Rushing often happened outside of any boundaries the school set, and it was up to the chapter to find potential members that would be interested in sorority life. Proper rush etiquette was addressed in the third issue of Themis in June 1904: “Let us consider what is true fraternity spirit. Is thinking your own fraternity contains all the sweet and bright girls in school and the girls in the other crowds are ‘no good’? We say emphatically NO. There is undeniably some good in every fraternity, try to dispute it as we may. Let us be fair and just to our rivals…let us win the girl on the merits of our own chapter, not on the demerits of our rival.”

Obviously, our members were thinking along the same lines as the early National Panhellenic Congress (not yet “Conference”), which began passing motions that would become the Interfraternity Compact. This precursor to the NPC Unanimous Agreements we use today first called for a pledging day to be adopted by each college where there were two or more NPC groups in 1905. By 1908, the Compact was recommending that a college Panhellenic “endeavor to restrict the expense, number, and duration of social functions and engagements by women’s fraternities as far as is compatible with local conditions.”

This was wishful thinking on the part of NPC, as the golden years of NPC rushing were just getting underway.

Alumnae influence was prevalent in the early years of ZTA. Alumnae put together rush lists of eligible students and took charge of all the parties and decorations. They even had input into member selection, and their opinions could override the chapter members’ views. These early rush parties grew to be very elaborate with some chapters holding events in hotels or country clubs, though most were held at the chapter house or an alumna’s house. Rush parties often had small orchestras or bands playing for the potential members during dinner, and “rushees” were encouraged to bring dates for dancing at some parties. Gifts were allowed and could be as extravagant as the chapter could afford. Flowers, jewelry and perfume were common, and no one left a rush party without some favor that echoed the party’s theme. Even the stock market crash of 1929 and the Great Depression didn’t halt rushing as much as one would think. While chapters cut back on budgets

READER’S GUIDE Themis of Zeta Tau Alpha, the official publication of the Fraternity, has been published continuously since 1903.

Future ZTA National President Nan Barkley Boettcher (top row, far left) attended the Preference party for Omega Chapter (Southern Methodist University) in 1959. in other areas, rush parties remained a focus. Beta Chi Chapter at Washington University in St. Louis even rented a passenger train car for a party in 1933.

The first ZTA rushing manual, written by Shirley Kreasan Strout, came out in 1932. In this guide, she outlined all the preparation needed to pull off a successful recruitment and all the ways collegiate members could work as a team with their alumnae to secure new members. Mrs. Strout also published the first “Zeta Facts” booklet in the early 1930s. It was given out at most rush parties from the 1930s to the late 1960s. The booklet contained facts about ZTA, photos of houses and significant members, and all the details a potential member could read over at home while she made her decision about joining. Limits on the number of events that a potential member could be invited to varied wildly from campus to campus. Some potential new members (PNMs) could be “rushed” for an entire semester, and “coke dates,” where Zetas took rushees out for sodas, snacks and heart-to-heart conversations, were a critical part of recruiting.

The frantic pace of rush parties slowed down a little when World War II began.

Instead of going all out to impress potential members, ZTA rush parties were focused on doing service that could help the war effort, and party themes reflected that. But after the war, life returned to normal on college campuses and rushing again focused on the “show” that a chapter could put on to entertain its guests. Elaborate skits were the main parts of rush parties, and ZTA skits would be rehearsed for weeks before chapter members made their debut. Making connections with the rushees was important, but so was being able to showcase the talents of chapter sisters.

As rushing rules slowly became standardized by NPC, the job of getting new members shifted away from alumnae and collegians had more autonomy in choosing their new sisters. Rushing would eventually include silent periods, strict times for Primary Recruitment and the adoption of “no frills” recruitment. The term “rush” was replaced with “recruitment” as NPC member organizations felt it was more descriptive of the way sororities chose new members who shared their values. NPC’s adoption of Release Figure Management has also leveled the playing field by making sure PNMs return during recruitment to the sororities where they are more likely to join. Recruitment is no longer a free-for-all, with “rules” only understood by insiders. The internet has demystified the entire recruitment process, and with a little research, anyone can prepare for a successful recruitment.

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