Myra F. Reese - Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated State of Georgia
February, 2011
Volume 2
Sheryl P. Underwood
23rd International Grand Basileus
Myra F. Reese
Georgia State Director
Chrislyn D. Turner
Southeastern Regional Director
Latonia K. Evans
Georgia State Newsletter Editor
Greetings Sorors, Amicae, Youth, and Guests,
On behalf of the Georgia Executive Board of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority,
Inc., I am extremely pleased and thrilled to bring to you the following
edition of The Peachbuzz.
I am grateful that our 23rd International Grand Basileus, Sheryl P. Underwood, has given me the opportunity to serve the Great State of Georgia
as State Director. I am honored to lead a state filled with exceptional
chapters dedicated to unity and exemplifying the principles our Founders
initiated.
During my tenure as State Director, we have already achieved several
major goals. We have chartered a new chapter in the county of Forsyth,
Psi Rho Zeta. Welcome to the Sorors of this chapter along with the two new youth groups of Americus! The
Sorors of Georgia came together and contributed heavily to several national signature sorority initiatives including Z-HOPE, Stork’s Nest, March of Dimes, and the American Cancer Society. We also played a major role in
the Martin Luther King Jr. National Memorial Unveiling in Washington, D.C. and the Stevie Wonder Toys for
Tots campaign.
One of my primary goals is to contribute to the ―Burning of the Mortgage‖ by 2012. I charge the Sorors, Amicae, and Youth of the State of Georgia to raise at least $50,000 to help finally end the mortgage for our National
Headquarters. Based on the caliber of work I’ve seen, I know we can do it!
Please view the amazing accomplishments of our fellow Sorors, Amicae, and Youth throughout this publication.
We must continue to support one another and celebrate the good deeds from one chapter to another, from city to
city, as Zeta covers Georgia like the dew.
Yours in Zeta,
Myra F. Reese
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
Remembering Soror Betty Lumpkin
East GA Chapter News
West GA Chapter News
North GA Chapter News
South GA Chapter News
Additional Chapter News
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What’s Happening in GA
2010 Boule Highlights
2010 Regional Conference Highlights
GA Hall of Fame Inductees
New Chartered Chapter and Auxiliaries
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In Honor of Soror Betty T. Lumpkin
Submitted by Epsilon Tau Zeta Chapter—Macon, GA
Soror Betty T. Lumpkin was initiated
into Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. in
1953 through the Beta Chapter at
Morris Brown College in Atlanta,
Georgia. Soror Betty T. Lumpkin
later moved to Macon, Georgia and
became a Charter Member of Epsilon Tau Zeta Chapter in Macon,
Georgia, January 1956.
Soror Lumpkin served her beloved
sorority for over 50 years and has
held past leadership positions such as
Basileus of Epsilon Tau Zeta Chapter, Chapter Amicae Advisor, and is
a past State of Georgia Amicae Coordinator. Soror Lumpkin was a
2009 Inductee into the Zeta Phi Beta
Sorority, Incorporated State of Georgia Hall of Fame and a 2006 Charter
Member of the Zeta Legacy Club of
the Southeastern Region.
Soror Betty T. Lumpkin has had several leadership roles with the GREA/
REA, member of the Board of Directors for Middle Georgia Girl Scouts
Inc., and a member of Phi Delta
Kappa. Soror Lumpkin was a previous Educational Director for the
Headstart Program and a member of
Morris Brown Alumni Association.
She was a Senior Cherry Blossom
Princess in 2007. Soror Lumpkin
was featured in ―Standing on Their
Shoulders:
African American
Women‖.
Soror Betty T. Lumpkin was a mentor and heavily involved in the Mercer University Grandkids Program.
Soror enjoyed spending time reading, walking, biking, traveling, gardening, and helping those in need.
Soror Lumpkin always represented
Epsilon Tau Zeta Chapter at all
Boule, regional conferences, and
state conferences.
Soror Lumpkin is sadly missed by all
of the Sorors in Epsilon Tau Zeta
Chapter and her Friends in the
Macon Amicae.
The Art of Southern Cooking
to Georgia’s Own National Elected Officers and Appointees!
Southeastern Regional Director—Soror Chrislyn Turner
Undergraduate Member to the National Executive Board—Brittani Johnson
National Director of Amicae Affairs—Mary Strozier-Weaver
National Stork's Nest Coordinator—Evelyn Brown
National ZOL Committee—Dr. Robbie Latimore
National Budget Chairperson—Dr. Rosemarie Farnaglo
National Auditing Committee—Vanessa Elkins-Rogers
National Graduate Representative to the Executive Board—Shanessa Ashford
Dr. Sophronia A. Thompkins, Author
Eta Rho Zeta, Lumpkin, GA
Published in 2009
Soror Thompkins appeared on GA Public
TV with Paula Dean and unveiled her book
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“New Beginnings for Every Generation”
Chi Pi Zeta Chapter Goes Country
Submitted by Chi Pi Zeta Chapter – Hinesville, GA
Chi Pi Zeta Chapter, Hinesville, GA
teamed up with the Ladies of Rho
Nu Omega (AKA) and Hinesville
Alumnae (DST) on September 18,
2010 to host a Western Dance in
support of the Dorchester Academy.
The Dorchester Academy was
founded in 1869 by the American
Missionary Association (now the
United Church of Christ) as a school
for freed slaves. By 1917, the fullyaccredited high school had an enrollment of 300 students. Although the
academic program ended in the
1940’s when a consolidated school
for black youth was built in nearby
Riceboro, GA the pioneering spirit
did not. In the 1940s, the Dorchester
Cooperative Center was established
and the Dorchester Academy would
become an institute for community
development, political and social
change. The Liberty County Citizen’s Council, founded in 1946
helped registered and organize African-American voters. Nearly 20
years later, Dr. Martin Luther King,
Jr. and other key figures in the civil
rights movement including Dr. Ralph
Abernathy, Andrew Young, Dr. Fred
Shuttlesworth, prepared for ―Project
C‖ which would be later memorialized as the infamous Birmingham
march, one of the first major victories in the Civil Rights movement. Today, the Dorchester Academy is a National Landmark and
serves as an African-American history museum and community center
and is in the process of developing a
community educational and research
center. Additionally, plans are in
place to renovate the beautiful Greek
revival style boys’ dormitory, one of
the only original Dorchester Acad-
Chi Pi Zeta Chapter Supports Prematurity Awareness Month
Submitted by Chi Pi Zeta Chapter – Hinesville, GA
The Ladies of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc – Chi Pi Zeta Chapter supported Prematurity Awareness
Month by hosting a 5K Run/Walk on
Saturday, November 13, 2010, beginning and ending at the Liberty
County Courthouse.
Chi Pi Zeta raised over $600 to donate to the March of Dimes in their
quest to continue to educate women
on the importance of healthy pregnancies. They would also like to give
thanks to all their sponsors: March of
Dimes, the members of Zeta Phi
Beta Sorority, Inc.
& Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.
currently serving in Iraq, Comprehensive OB/GYN Health Center, the
ladies of Delta Sigma
Theta Sorority, Inc. - Hinesville
Alumnae Chapter, Atlantic Foot &
Ankle Specialist, McDonald’s, Road
ID.com, Food Lion, and all the runner and walkers.
emy buildings that remain.
Chi Pi Zeta raised over $500, while
the collective efforts of all three sororities raised over $3000. All the
proceeds raised from this event went
to the Dorchester Academy.
Left to Right: Sorors Alisha Johnson,
Debra Booker, and A'ndrea Wilson
Celebrating Martin Luther
King Jr. Day
Submitted by Chi Pi Zeta
Chapter – Hinesville, GA
The Ladies of Chi Pi Zeta marched
in the annual Liberty County Martin
Luther King Jr. Day parade held in
Hinesville, GA. This is the first year
that the chapter participated in this
event.
Walkers/Runners preparing to take
on a 5K Run/Walk
Left to Right: Soror Alisha Johnson,
Soror Sonja Flournoy, Soror LaRita
Dalton, Bro. Malcolm Wise, Soror
Sonja Burks, and Soror Debra Booker
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Amicae Serving Senior Citizens
Submitted by Amicae Auxiliary of Eta Theta Zeta Chapter – Augusta, GA
◄ Amica Sarah Cook and Amica
Lottie Jones helped prepare and
serve lunch to the Seniors. Members not shown: Amica Bernice
McCall (President), Amica Barbara Pirtle (Secretary), and Amica
Frances Wilson (Treasurer). Advisors: Friends Harriet Green and
Hattie Lowry
Amicae Lottie Jones and Sarah Cook
are volunteers a Vincent Village for
Senior Citizens. They prepare a
weekly meal for the participants and
enjoy fellowship among the group.
During the year they assist with
―outings‖ and shopping trips once a
month.
Additionally, the Seniors are spiritually fed by Bible Study class taught
by Evangelist Delores Hankerson.
Strength, Courage, and Wisdom
Submitted by Kappa Delta Chapter – Paine College, Augusta, GA
The Kappa Delta Chapter of Zeta Phi
Beta Sorority, Inc. and Epsilon Beta
Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., both of Augusta, GA,
hosted Paine College’s weekly
chapel assembly Feb. 16.
Guest speaker, Soror Barbara C.
Moore, the 22nd International Grand
Basileus of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority,
Inc., delivered a message focused on
strength, courage and wisdom to the
Paine’s student body, faculty and
staff.
Following the assembly, Soror
Moore spoke directly with the undergraduates and encouraged them to
aim high in their goals and aspirations within their careers and the
Zeta Phi Beta and Phi Beta Sigma
organizations. She also challenged
them to start preparing now to take
on national leadership roles as they
are ―our future leaders‖, she said.
Also attending in support and to
greet Soror Moore were members of
Sigma Rho Chapter (Augusta State
University); Eta Theta Zeta Chapter
(Augusta, GA); and Tau Omicron
Zeta (Hephzibah, GA).
Soror Barbara C. Moore, the 22nd International Grand Basileus of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., speaks directly with the undergraduate members of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc. and
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.
Soror Virginia Wright, the On-Campus
Advisor for Kappa Delta Chapter of Zeta
Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., greets Soror Barbara C. Moore, the 22nd International
Grand Basileus of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority,
Inc.
Pictured here are Kappa Delta, Sigma Rho, Eta Theta Zeta, and Tau
Omicron Zeta chapters of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. and Epsilon
Beta Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. with Soror Barbara
C. Moore, the 22nd International Grand Basileus of Zeta Phi Beta
Sorority, Inc. Soror Moore was the guest speaker for Paine College's
chapel assembly program on Feb. 16 hosted by the Kappa Delta
Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. and Epsilon Beta Chapter of
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.
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“New Beginnings for Every Generation”
Stepping Into Third Place
Submitted by Kappa Delta Chapter – Paine College, Augusta, GA
The Kappa Delta Chapter of Zeta Phi
Beta Sorority, Inc. (Paine College,
Augusta, GA) placed third overall in
Paine College’s annual homecoming
step show Feb. 12.
The chapter was the only sorority to
place and came in third behind Alpha
Phi Alpha and Omega Psi Phi, who
placed first and second respectively.
The chapter used a school girl theme,
which was a hit with the audience.
Following their performance, they
received several compliments about
their show.
This is the second time in three years
that the chapter came out as the top
sorority in the homecoming step
show.
Zetas Against Drugs and Eta Theta Zeta Chapter Celebrates Founder’s Day
Submitted by Eta Theta Zeta Chapter—Augusta, GA
Eta Theta Zeta Chapter held its biannually ZAD (Zetas Against Drugs)
Workshop targeting the community’s
youth. All youth in attendance were
involved in several educational sessions including Youth with Drugs in
the Community and Society, Fat or
Fit, Careers, and Music-Display
Your Talent. The workshop was
well attended.
Eta Theta Zeta Chapter celebrated
Founder’s Day on January 29. The
theme for the occasion was Promoting Empowerment through Unity
Commitment, and Sisterhood. The
speaker was Rev. Cecelia Johnson,
who gave a dynamic speech on the
theme.
Sorors were honored for
their years of service in the Sorority.
Sorors Gloria Williams (10 years),
Hattie Lowry and Betty
Bryant (40 years), Rubena Kemp and Queenie
Lawton (60 years), and E. Virginia Johnson received a medallion for 50 years of service. Soror Sheila Bullard received the Zeta of the Year
Award.
Soror Hattie Lowry introduces the guest speaker for
the event.
Soror Lola Richardson
pins the 50-year pin on
Soror E. Virginia Johnson
who was recognized for
50 years of service.
Soror Nikasha Dicks
presents Soror Sheila
Bullard with a plaque.
Soror Bullard was
named the chapter's
Zeta of the Year.
Zeta Ensemble sings a tribute to our founders.
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Phi Chi Zeta AMPing it Up for Kids!
Submitted by Phi Chi Zeta Chapter - Winterville, GA
In the fall 2010, Phi Chi Zeta decided to AMP it up for kids! What
does that mean? After reviewing the
needs of the community, the chapter
decided that developing community
partnerships that focused on provisions for kids would be the focus for
this year. Zeta Phi Beta partnered
with the Clarke County Teen Matters
clinic to host/chaperone home football games for the Cedar Shoals Jaguars. These afterschool activities
gave students a structured social environment to hang out with their
friends, as well as the opportunity to
receive literature about health related
teen issues. In addition, the chapter
members volunteered at Barnett
Shoals Elementary school during
their annual BSE Fall Festival. The
sisterhood assisted with the set up as
well as supervised various games
and activities. Most recently, Phi
Chi Zeta has decided to assist in providing necessary food items to children in the Clarke County community. The Junior League of Athens,
partnered with the Clarke County
School District, support Food to
Kids. Food to Kids is a program that
provides needy children with necessary food items for the weekend.
Each month, a different food item is
collected. Phi Chi Zeta supports this
worthy endeavor by collecting the
various food items for the month. In
addition, during the Christmas season, Phi Chi Zeta also donated
Christmas toys to children who received housing services at the area
homeless shelter. The Ladies of Phi
Chi Zeta are definitely AMPing it up
for kids!
Epsilon Tau Zeta Sponsors the March of Dimes
Submitted by Epsilon Tau Zeta Chapter – Macon, GA
Epsilon Tau Zeta Macon was the
only Greek Lettered organization in
the Middle Georgia area recognized
as a local sponsor for the March of
Dimes Walk for Babies for 2010 and
2011. The chapter name was on the
back of the T-shirts, on the map locator, and placed proudly in front of
one of last water station tables. A
host of blue and white (Zetas and
Amicae) cheered and passed out water to welcome the walkers at the
completion of the 2010 March for
Babies Walk. Donations were made
to the Middle Georgia Walk by
Omega Mu (Mercer University),
Amiace, and the Archonettes.
Epsilon Tau Zeta Member is Recognized
Submitted by Epsilon Tau Zeta Chapter – Macon, GA
Soror Dorothy P. Johnson, charter
member of Epsilon Tau Zeta was
nominated as one of the Sorors from
Middle Georgia to receive the prestigious Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Freedom Award. Soror Myra Reese,
GA State Director, presented the pin
to Soror Johnson at the Middle Georgia Joint Founders’ Day Program
held 15 January 2011 at the beautiful
new student center on the campus of
Fort Valley State University.
Left to Right - Soror
Anna Collins- Zeta
Dove, daughter Soror Cheryl Knight,
and Soror Dorothy
P. Johnson
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“New Beginnings for Every Generation”
Friends Working Together
Submitted by Amicae Auxiliary of Epsilon Eta Zeta Chapter – Columbus, GA
The Zeta Amicae of Columbus, Georgia
was organized in September 1963 and
chartered on February 2, 1964 with
eleven young ladies.
sure more cooperation in the community
affairs sponsored by Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
◄ Seated: Mary Strozier-Weaver, Sponsor;
Malinda S. Stovall, President, Zeta Phi Beta
Sorority, Inc.
(L-R) Lucy McGriff, Mable Turner, Ann
Carlislie, Lillian Humber, President; Cora
Daniel, Johnnie Jones, Elizabeth Sims, Sherial
Finch.
The purpose of the Amicae is to lend assistance to Zeta activities, to promote
good public relations among Zeta and
other women in the community, to make
non-Greek women feel closer to the program of a Greek organization; and to as-
Columbus Zetas and Sigmas Observe Founder’s Day
Submitted by Epsilon Eta Zeta Chapter – Columbus, GA
Epsilon Eta Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi
Beta Sorority, Inc. and Alpha Phi
Sigma Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma
Fraternity, Incorporated Columbus,
Georgia observed their annual
Founder's Day on Saturday, January
15, 2011. The theme for this year
was "Reflecting the Past, Rekindling
those we lost, and Renewing our
commitment". The entire Blue and
White Family (Zetas, Amicae, Sigmas, Undergraduates, Archonettes,
and Sigma Beta Youth) celebrated
this historic day with a luncheon
hosted at Holsey Chapel's Allen
Paige, III Complex. The keynote
speaker for this occasion was their
own Dr. Eunice S. Thomas, 19th International President of Zeta Phi
Beta Sorority. Dr. Thomas challenged both organizations to be the
best they can be. The topic of her
address was "To Whom It Concerns". Dr. Thomas challenged both
organizations to use this time during
this last decade of the century to
forge ahead separately and collectively to achieve our purpose of being. She also paid tribute to our
founders and those men and women
who were instrumental in initiating
signature projects for their organizations.
Special presentations were made by
Soror Myra Reese, State Director of
Georgia Chapters of Zeta Phi Beta
Sorority. Soror Dr. Eunice S. Thomas and Soror Mary StrozierWeaver were presented -The Drum
Major for Justice Award for numerous hours of volunteer service to the
community. This award is an initiative by President Barak Obama.
Bro. Elliott Bell, Dr. Eunice S. Thomas, 19 th
International President and Bro. Dr. Henry
Cook
Sorors Thomas and StrozierWeaver received a gold pin and a
letter from President Obama. The
Sigma "Man of the Year" was presented to Brother Clifford Barrett.
Plaques were also presented to Dr.
Henry Cook and Dr. Barnwell.
Sigma scholarships will be awarded
in recognition of Dr. Cook to students pursuing their studies in the
field of medicine or science and in
recognition of Dr. Barnwell in the
field of education. The Sigma's presented the "Culture of Service
Award" to the House of Mercy. It
was truly an afternoon of fellowship enjoyed by all. Soror Malinda
Stovall is the President of the Columbus Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta
Sorority and Brother Elliott Bell,
President of the Columbus Chapter
of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity.
Left to Right: Sorors Myra Reese, Georgia State
Director, Dr. Eunice S. Thomas, 19 th International President, Mary Strozier -Weaver, National Director of Amicae Affairs, Malinda S.
Stovall, Chapter Basileus
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Columbus Zetas Give Two Scholarships
Submitted by Epsilon Eta Zeta Chapter – Columbus, GA
Service, Education, Progress. Epsilon Eta Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi
Beta Sorority, Columbus, Georgia
annually awards scholarships to deserving youth in our community. To
be eligible for this scholarship applicant must have a GPA of 2.75, be
accepted to a college, university or
technical school, complete a scholarship application and compose an essay.
Epsilon Eta Zeta scholarship recipients for 2010-2011 are Ms. Jamika
Smith and Ms. Najah TeRae Petties.
Ms.
Jamika
Smith, a
graduate
of William
Henry
Spencer
High
School.
This
young
lady was
very active in her
school, church and community.
Jamika is the daughter of Ms. Lisa
McCullough of Columbus, Georgia.
Jamika excelled academically ranking number 2 out of a class of 145
with a GPA of 4.07. During her senior year Ms. Smith served as the Battalion Intelligence and Security Officer for JROTC. She also served as
squad leader for the JROTC Drill
Team for three years, vice president
of DECA, vice president of the National Honor Society and Senior
Class Treasurer. During her tenure
at Spencer Jamika received several
awards to include the following:
Georgia Certificate of Merit, May
2009, Youth of the Month Award,
September 2009, Citizen of the
Month,
Sojourners
Citizenship
Medal from Fort Banning Chapter
#8, Daughter of American Revolution Good Citizen Award, Superior
JROTC Cadet and Page One Nominee for General Scholarship to name
a few.
Jamika attends Bethlehem Lutheran
Church where she serves as the secretary for the youth group. Every
summer she volunteers as a teacher
for Vacation Bible School.
In
her community Jamika volunteers as
a peer helper with the GREAT Summer Program and Thrivent which is a
youth group that restores and polishes selected homes in low standard
neighborhoods. Jamika logged a
total of 102 volunteer hours at the
Muscogee County Sheriff’s Office
during 2007 and 2008. During the
summer of 2009 Ms. Smith completed an internship with the WIC
Center at the Columbus Health Department which totaled about 85
hours.
Ms. Smith was accepted to five colleges but will attend Fort Valley
State University. Her plans are to
major in Nutritional Science and
upon graduation from Fort Valley,
serve as an officer in the United
States Army as a Registered Dietitian. Ms. Smith’s desire to become a
Dietitian is personal because she has
seen the impact of diabetes on family
members and Americans as a whole
and would like to help make a difference in this world.
Epsilon Eta Zeta wishes Ms. Jamika
Smith much success in her future
endeavors.
Ms. Najah TeRae Petties a graduate
of G.W. Carver High School. During
her tenure at this magnet school Najah completed many Advanced
Placement and Honors classes.
While maintaining a GPA of 3.0 she
was also involved in many extracurricular and community service activities which included serving as President of the Student Council, Treasurer for AHS/HOSA (Allied Health
Club/Health Occupation Students of
America), and a competing member
of the Academic Decathlon Team.
Najah’s community service is just as
impressive as her resume. Ms. Petties volunteered numerous hours at
the Azalea Trace Nursing Home participated with the Carver High Blood
Drive, Walk-a-Thon for Muscular
Dystrophy and planted trees in the
community.
Najah was accepted to Albany State
University where she plans to major
in Pre-Med Biology and later on become a physician. Her passion for
science and desire to help others influenced her decision to pursue this
career choice. Epsilon Eta Zeta is
proud of their scholarship recipient
who is the daughter of Mr. Reginald
Petties and Wanda Green of Columbus, Georgia.
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“New Beginnings for Every Generation”
Owens Receives a Scholarship Award
Submitted by Beta Rho Zeta Chapter —Fort Valley, GA
The Middle Georgia Chapters of Phi
Beta Sigma and Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. held their annual Joint Founder’s Day Luncheon on January 15,
2011 on the campus of The Fort Valley State University. Brother Willie
Batts delivered the inspirational message and the Scholarship was
awarded to Leanitra Owens.. LeAnitra Owens is currently a senior at
Peach County High School and a
student at Fort Valley State University. She is an honor roll student at
both the high school and the university. Her parents, Gordon and Arnita
Owens, have always taught her and
her two sisters, Arlese and Saraya to
be high achievers.
LeAnitra attends Shiloh Baptist
Church in Fort Valley, GA and is
involved in many activities including
tennis and she is currently a member
of the Zeta Phi Beta Archonettes of
Fort Valley and serves as vicepresident. LeAnitra is an ambitious
person with many goals in life that
she would like to accomplish one
day. One of her personal goals is to
become an entrepreneur and open a
child care center for the underprivileged because of her love for children. The luncheon was well attended by many Sigmas, Zetas, local,
state, and regional officers, guests,
and youth. We were also graced with
the presence of Regional Director
Soror Chrislyn Turner, State Director
Gregory Brown, and State Director
Myra Reese.
Triumphant Sorors of Beta Rho Zeta
Submitted by Beta Rho Zeta Chapter —Fort Valley, GA
Beta Rho Zeta Chapter of Fort Valley, GA lost two inspirational and
seasoned members of its chapter,
who have gained membership in the
Omega Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
Soror Marion Bryant transitioned on
November 1, 2010 after 104 years of
life on earth. Over half of those
years, she was a member of Beta
Rho Zeta Chapter in Fort Valley,
where she was a charter member.
Soror Bryant was the widow of the
late Mr. Henry Bryant and she
worked in the public schools of Fort
Valley teaching Math, Chemistry,
and Physics at the Henry A. Hunt
High School and Peach County High
School until her retirement in
1972.Hunt Educational and Cultural
Center in Fort Valley was organized
in their honor.
officer granddaughters - Shaniqua
and Sekemia Caldwell. These angels
are truly missed and will always hold
a place in the heart of Beta Rho Zeta.
Soror Evelyn McGhee departed her
earthly life on January 21, 2011 at
the age of 81. She joined Beta Rho
Zeta Chapter in 1980 and was also a
retired educator of 37 years in the
counties of Macon and Houston. Not
only a Zeta she was also a member
of Turner Chapter #270, Order of
Eastern Star, Georgia Association of
Educators and Fort Valley State University National Alumni Association.
Her influence was so strong that both
her daughters and all of her granddaughters went on to become educators. She leaves a Zeta legacy of
daughter, Frances Caldwell and state
Soror Evelyn McGhee
Rho Epsilon Zeta Promotes Scholarship
Submitted by Rho Epsilon Zeta Chapter – Cobb/N. Fulton, GA
Rho Epsilon Zeta partner with Turner
Chapel AME Church in Marietta, GA to
encourage higher learning. Sorors participated in the church’s college fair
which was held October 23, 2010. They
distributed FAFSA forms and answered
general questions about financial aid.
More than 500 students attended this
event. In January, the chapter assisted
the church in a financial aid planning
seminar. Rho Epsilon Zeta recently
awarded a $500 book scholarship to
Kennesaw native Kyana White, who is a
member of the church. Ms. White is attending the University of Georgia.
Left to Right: Sorors Rhonda
Bush, Arlean Paige, Rechandra
Menner, and Donielle Brown
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Four New Lovely Sorors
Submitted by Beta Rho Zeta Chapter —Fort Valley, GA
Four new members completed membership intake for Beta Rho Zeta
Chapter in November 2011. They
were: Cohiscan Anderson-Thomas,
Gloria Hardin, Shirley Harvey, and
Courtney James Watkins. These ladies have joined Zeta and hit the
ground running. Soror AndersonThomas attended the 2010 State and
Regional Conferences as a guest and
three of them will be attending the
Georgia State Conference in February 2011. Their youth have also
joined the Zeta Youth Auxiliaries of
Beta Rho Zeta. National First AntiBasileus, Soror Mary Wright, commended and recognized membership
coordinator, Soror Frances Caldwell,
on a job well done. Welcome ladies
to our Sisterhood!!
Zetas Working Hard
Submitted by Eta Xi Chapter —Georgia College & State University, Milledgeville, GA
The Eta Xi Chapter has been hard at
work this year making waves and
setting trends at Georgia College, as
two of our own were recognized by
the Georgia College Greek Life Student Body:
*Soror Stacey Milner- Recognized
& Awarded as Fall 2010 Most Influential Greek President
*Soror Natalie Powell- Recognized
& Awarded as Fall 2010 Greek Service Leader for the Eta Xi Chapter
& for NPHC.
*Soror Natalie Powell– Chosen to
be the face of Georgia College with
3 Billboard displays: Macon, GA;
Savannah, GA; Augusta, GA
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“New Beginnings for Every Generation”
Rho Epsilon Zeta at Mableton Elementary
Submitted by Rho Epsilon Zeta Chapter – Cobb/N. Fulton, GA
Cobb County declared Rho Epsilon
Zeta and Mableton Elementary
School Partners in Education for the
2010-2011 school year. Mableton
Elementary is a Title I school with a
very diverse ethnic/racial makeup.
school equipment. In December, Zetas participated in the school’s Jingle Jog, a
one mile walk promoting physical fitness for students and their families. Later
that day, Sorors facilitated a candy-cane hunt.
Rho Epsilon Zeta is looking forward to dedicating another year of service to
Mableton Elementary.
Rho Epsilon Zeta has collaborated
with the school’s PTA in a campus
clean up effort before the start of the
school year. Sorors donated school
supplies for faculty and staff members. The chapter has also collected
Box Tops for Education labels in
order to assist the school in earning
points towards the purchase of
A Year in Review
Submitted by Sigma Omega Zeta Chapter – Clayton County, GA
This chapter is small in number but
its members are proving it only takes
a few gathered in the name of Zeta
for big things to happen. Embracing
the ideals of Zeta, the Sigma Omega
Zeta Chapter has taken on some big
tasks and completed them successfully while never failing to exhibit
finer womanhood.
In 2010, the sisters of Sigma Omega
Zeta stepped up to the challenge of
amending the chapter’s constitution.
―I don’t think any of us were prepared for how challenging amending
the chapter bylaws and constitution
would be,‖ says chapter president
Soror Andrea Thomas. ―We worked
hard and diligently and now we have
a constitution that truly meets the
standards of the sorority.‖
The sisters began editing the constitution during a chapter meeting, with
Secretary Tanea McKee, working
hard to put all suggestions into a
workable format for discussion and
vote. Amending the constitution
proved such a challenge that the ladies tabled the project until the chap-
ter retreat. The Sorors spent most of
the retreat on amending the constitution, and their efforts were not in
vain.
―We are very proud of our new constitution,‖ says Soror Thomas.
The Sorors of Sigma Omega Zeta are
making great strides in service. ZHope Coordinator Soror Alina
Tillery works tirelessly to locate volunteer opportunities and make sure
the chapter stays abreast of service
opportunities. The chapter currently
provides ongoing service and support
to Calgary Refuge Center in the form
of meals. Other service activities include:
Making regular donations of
used clothing and toys to the
South Atlanta Marketplace
for Pride for Parents
Donating to Sisters by Choice &
Stevie Wonders Toy House
Volunteering at Dogwood Forest
Assisted Living Facility in
Stockbridge, Ga.
Participating in and raising funds
for March of Dimes March
for Babies
Participating in and raising funds
for Relay for Life
Soror Evette Davis is leading the
chapter in another major undertaking
with the establishment of a scholarship fund. The sorority has planned
fundraisers and will make its first
annual scholarship award in the fall.
―We’re very excited and honored to
provide a scholarship to a deserving
student,‖ says Soror Davis.
The chapter has a number of events
scheduled in and around Clayton
County. A Flapjack fundraiser at
Applebees in Stockbridge, GA, to
raise funds for the fight against
breast cancer and a Bowling Bash at
Pin Strikes Entertainment in Stockbridge, Ga., to raise funds for March
for Babies. Previously, Soror Moultrie and Soror Cotton participated in
the Martin Luther King, Jr. parade in
Riverdale, Ga. For more information
about Sigma Omega Zeta’s upcoming events, please visit the chapter
website at www.zpbsoz.org.
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Reflection
Submitted by Sigma Omicron Zeta Chapter - Lawrenceville, GA
Christmas Party with the brothers in
Alpharhetta, GA celebration cake.
December 2010.
Members of Sigma Omicron Zeta
participating in a support campaign
in Gwinnett County, GA for democrat candidates in October 2010.
Basileus Katie Mitchell standing in front
of a large Boule banner
Soror Tammy Jonel & Soror
Shaniqua Caldwell, a member of the
"Royal Court" in Texas
Zetas Helping the Atlanta Assistance League
Submitted by Sigma Omicron Zeta Chapter - Lawrenceville, GA
Sigma Omicron Zeta Chapter would
like to give a big thank you to Soror
Tammy Parker and her two helpers,
Mason and brother Kiandre, Soror
Michelle Pettway, who will be reclaimed in March, and Soror Roode-
lyne Desilus. Their efforts along
with Soror Katie Mitchell managed
to help the Atlanta Assistance
League organize over 600 layettes
that will be distributed to area hospitals to new mothers. The next layette
building event will be in April. The
members hope that more members of
our chapter will be able to join in for
about two hours of work that is fun
and meaningful.
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“New Beginnings for Every Generation”
Stepping Out with the Rho Xi Zeta Chapter
Submitted by Rho Xi Zeta Chapter - Marietta, GA
Being inspired by members that
have been affected by diabetes, the
members of the Rho Xi Zeta Chapter joined forces with the American
Diabetes Association to serve as
official volunteer staff and hostesses of the annual Stepping Out to
Fight Diabetes Walk. Members
volunteered to serve in multiple
capacities. Duties included but
were not limited to registering
walkers, passing out literature to
walkers concerning diabetes, serv-
ing food and water as well as collecting cash donations on the day
of the walk. In addition our chapter collectively contributed over
$500 towards the fundraising goal
of the Stepping Out to Fight Diabetes Walk.
During the walk which was held
on September 25, 2010 at Grant
Park in Atlanta, GA., the members
got the opportunity to meet Sam
Poueu and Stephanie Anderson
from the hit reality series The Biggest Loser Season 9. {The couple
that collectively lost more than 214
lbs. and found love while filming
the reality series}. Members had
the opportunity to speak candidly
with the contestants and receive
advice concerning weight lost. Additionally, it was discovered that
Sam is actually a member of the
Blue and White Family.
Graduate and Undergraduate Sorors in the Athens Area Receive Awards
Submitted by Eta Omega Zeta Chapter —Athens, GA
Accolades to Soror Katheryn B.
Davis who will be inducted in the
"State Hall of Fame" at the Georgia
State Leadership Conference, Februa r y
2 5 - 2 7 ,
2 0 1 1 .
Congratulations to Sorors Mirian J.
Tiller, Margaret W. Tribble and
Katheryn B. Davis who are recipients of a 2010 President's Call to
Service Life Time Award for
"making a difference through Volun-
teer Service" presented by President
Obama's Council on Service and
Civic Participation in conjunction
with the Points of Light Foundation.
Congratulations to Chi Epsilon
Chapter, University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia for a 2nd Place win in
the annual "FACE OFF" - NPHC at
the University of Georgia on February 5, 2011!
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Epsilon Zeta Chapter Counts Down to CENSUS 2010
Submitted by Epsilon Zeta Chapter —Atlanta, GA
As a part of their 2010 Finer Womanhood Month Celebration activities,
the Sorors and Amicae of Epsilon
Zeta Chapter conducted their
―Annual Cheer Night‖ for the senior
residents of the Ashbury-Harrris Epworth Towers retirement facility located in Atlanta, Georgia.
This annual Z-HOPE event has a two
-fold purpose: to provide useful information concerning MEDICARE,
Diabetes, Hypertension, Safety, or
other topics of interests to the sen-
iors. The second purpose is to provide entertainment, play games and
present the seniors with tokens of
love (gift bags of toiletries or other
useful household items). Zetas and
Amicae also served refreshments and
fellowshipped with the residents.
The guest speaker for the event was
A. Dwight Danzy, Senior Partnership
Specialist with the U.S. Census Bureau. Mr. Danzy gave a presentation
to the seniors about the benefits and
importance of them participating in
the 2010 CENSUS process. He also
provided brochures and promotional
items to motivate and remind the
seniors to complete the CENSUS
form when they received them in the
mail.
The chapter also presented
each resident with a bookmark created just for the event.
Epsilon Zeta and their Amicae have
been conducting this event for over
20 years to uplift the spirits of the
residents of Epworth, especially
those that have few or no visitors.
Iota Eta Zeta Expands Its Own Previous Success
Submitted by Iota Eta Zeta Chapter – Decatur, GA
The Iota Eta Zeta Chapter of Zeta
Phi Beta, Sorority Inc. has worked
hard to expand on its previous successes. The Chapter was excited to
have several members to attend the
Boulé. They reported a festive and
informative time with Sorors from
the United States and abroad. Zeta is
on the forefront of the world and
community activism and service as
we roll out our new health and education initiatives. The Chapter delivered Thanksgiving baskets to needy
families,, handed out two scholarships to graduating seniors, marched
door-to-door handing out Census
forms, organized a successful health
fair and even delivered Christmas
gifts to needy children and families,
just to name a few. Iota Eta Zeta is
poised to impact change in our community and the world around us.
Iota Eta Zeta advises the Beta Iota
chapter which is on the campus of
Spelman College. Beta Iota has had
numerous accomplishments and has
no plans of letting up. Beta Iota won
the 2010 Student Organization of the
Year Award at Spelman College.
Beta Iota is present on the Southeastern Region Honor Roll, obtained the
State of Georgia Award for highest
G.P.A. for a chapter and also won
first place for Z-Hope points. In addition to participating in the Relay
for Life, March for Babies and
Stork’s Nest, Beta Iota delivered
Thanksgiving baskets, decorated murals for a children’s hospital and
even made blankets for the homeless.
They are preparing for the State
meeting and are planning a Greek
Forum to take place in February.
Beta Iota will continue to forge
ahead and aspire for the greatness set
before them by our five Pearls.
Continued on page 15
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Iota Eta Zeta Expands Its Own Previous Success
Submitted by Iota Eta Zeta Chapter – Decatur, GA
Continued from page 14
Iota Eta Zeta’s youth auxiliaries are
thriving for nothing short of success.
The Archonettes, Amicettes and
Pearlettes are preparing for a new
year and are looking to be more suc-
cessful than last year. The Archonettes are busy filling out academic scholarships in order to further their education and just completed etiquette training. They are
preparing to attend the State meeting.
All of the youth auxiliaries are
searching for more opportunities not
only to better themselves but to better their community as well.
KIZ Movers and Shakers
Submitted by Kappa Iota Zeta Chapter – Atlanta, GA
KIZ would like to celebrate Sorors in
our chapter, Kappa Iota Zeta that are
doing big things:
Soror Linda Isabel was recognized
for her commitment to service with
the presentation of the inaugural
Pacesetter’s Award at the 76th
Southeastern Regional Conference in
Atlanta. Additionally, she received
the prestigious President's Volunteer
Service Award presented by The
President's Council on Service and
Civic Participation. The award celebrates the valuable contributions volunteers make in our communities;
Soror Isabel is certainly a role model
for all. For her service she received
an official President's Volunteer Service Award lapel pin, a personalized
certificate of achievement and a congratulatory letter from the President
Barack Obama. Her service is the
epitome of a Finer Woman of
Zeta. Congratulations, Soror Isabel!
Soror Maretta Johnson, an inventor,
patented the Total Travel Bag – the
first diaper bag with a built-in bottle
warmer and car adapter -- and it is
now available at national and online
retailers Buy Buy Baby, BedBathandBeyond.com,
Right
Start.com and her website totaltravelbag.com
Soror Patrice Joseph published her
first book titled ―Straight Talk About
Classroom Teaching.‖ Encouraged
by a professor, she used one of her
papers from a doctoral class as the
foundation for an instructional book
for teachers. Her book is now available at Borders.com and Amazon.com.
Soror Linda Isabel
Soror Tecia McKay will be honored
by The Gainesville Hall County
Black History Society, Inc on February 26, 2011 and featured in the societies historical video for her leadership and accomplishments in education.
Soror Kendra Hatcher King received
an Innovator Award in November
2010 from the AdColor Industry
Coalition, which includes the Association of National Advertisers, the
Advertising Club of New York, the
American Advertising Federation
and the American Association of
Advertising Agencies. She was recently recognized by Black Enterprise magazine as one of the Top
Executives in Marketing and Advertising in the February Power issue,
and will be honored at a reception
during the Black Enterprise Women
of Power summit in Orlando.
Soror Tecia McKay
Soror Patrice Joseph
Soror Maretta Johnson
Soror Kendra Hatcher King
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Phi Omicron Zeta Hosts Scholarship Luncheon
Submitted by Phi Omicron Zeta Chapter - Covington, GA
The Phi Omicron Zeta Chapter of the
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. hosted a
Scholarship Luncheon for the recipients of their first Annual Senior
Scholarships at the Bethlehem Baptist Church House in Covington,
Georgia on Saturday, July 17, 2010.
The three recipients were Tia
Cofield, Chelsea Darnell, and Kimberly Dean (not pictured), all 2010
graduates of Newton County High
School. Each outstanding scholarship
recipient received $250.00 for the
fall semester of 2010.
Tia and Chelsea were joined by their
parents. All the parents and students
in attendance expressed their gratitude to Phi Omicron Zeta. Sorority
members in attendance were Gloria
Fallings, President; Dorothy Moss,
2nd Vice President; Kathryn Williams, Secretary; Eula Hardeman,
Treasurer; Evon Mazyck; Audrey
Williams; Gladys Gordon; and Dalphine Browder. Also, in attendance
was Myra Reese, Georgia State Director of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
Phi Omicron Zeta serves the Newton
and Rockdale County communities.
The Zeta Phi Beta Sorority’s ideals
of scholarship, service, sisterly love,
and finer womanhood were on display.
Front Row (Left to Right): Evon Mazyck, Recipients Tia Cofield and
Chelsea Darnell, Kathryn Williams, Dorothy Moss. Back Row: Gloria
Fallings , Sandra Speaks, Audrey Williams, Gladys Gordon, and Dalphine Browder.
Full Figured Fashion Show
Submitted by Phi Sigma Zeta Chapter – Camilla, GA
A Picture is Worth A Thousand Words
Submitted by Epsilon Xi Chapter – Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, GA
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Phi
Sigma Zeta Chapter, Camilla Georgia held their 1st Bi-Annual Full Figured Fashion Show at the Mitchell
County Auditorium. The fashion
show showcased full figured women
a t
t h e i r
f i n e s t .
There were 12 women who showcased evening wear, casual wear, and
church attire with hats. It was a night
to be remembered and the ladies of
Phi Sigma Zeta Chapter raised funds
for their scholarship program.
Members of Epsilon Xi Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. take a
moment to capture the memories of a strong sisterhood.
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Soror Receives Membership Into International Honor Society
Submitted by Alpha Theta Zeta Chapter—Savannah GA
Alpha Theta Zeta Chapter of Savannah would like to congratulate Soror
Edwana D. Harris. She received
membership in the International
Honor Society in Social Sciences Pi
Gamma Mu and was elected to the
Georgia Eta Chapter located at Savannah.
Pictures from Alpha
Theta Zeta’s Blue Revue
The Few, The Proud, The Zetas
Submitted by Alpha Theta Zeta Chapter—Savannah GA
Exert taken from the Savannah Herald www.savannahherald.net
On may 21st, Alpha Theta Zeta
Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority,
Inc. inducted five beautiful, intelligent, excited and energetic ladies.
These ladies are ready to roll up their
sleeves and work. They are excited
to be apart of the Zeta family and we
are excited to have them. They have
chosen to be part of the FEW, the
PROUD, the ZETAS. They are Jacqueline Caldwell, Andrea Cody, Viki
Dennard, Deborah Jaudon, and
Melissa Nicholas.
Donation Made to the May Street YMCA
Submitted by Alpha Theta Zeta Chapter—Savannah GA
Exert taken from the Savannah Herald www.savannahherald.net
Alpha Theta Zeta Chapter of Zeta
Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. made a donation to the May Street YMCA. Mr.
Peter Doliber (Director) greatly accepted the donation and stated that
the money will be put to good use.
Presently the Y is working to revitalize the swimming pool just in time
for summer vacation. Mr. Doliber
also stated the Y will be offering
swimming lessons.
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Intelligence, Scholarship , Discipline
Submitted by Rho Beta Chapter—Savannah State University, Savannah, GA
The ladies of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority
Inc., Rho Beta Chapter would like to
congratulate Soror Phylicia Hawkins
on her research paper entitled Integrated Marketing Communications:
Changing Perspective which will be
featured at the 2011 South East Decision Sciences Institute Conference
held on Feb 25th at the Savannah
Marriott River Front and SAM Conference held in Orlando FL on April
2011. They are intensely proud and
hold her in the highest admiration for
her academic accomplishment. Also,
they would like to recognize Sorors
Wansley Harrison, Dannielle Williams, and Phylicia Hawkins for
maintaining outstanding GPA’s.
Wansley Harrison is also a distinguished member of the following
Honour Societies Who’s Who
Among College Students, Phi
Gamma Mu, Alpha Kappa Mu, and
Golden Key National Honour Security.
Southeastern Regional Director Keynote Speaker at Founder’s Day Program
Submitted by Tau Omicron Zeta Chapter—Hephzibah, GA
The Sorors of Tau Omicron Zeta
Chapter welcomed our Southeastern
Regional Director Chrislyn Turner as
the keynote speaker at our Founders
Day Program held on January 22,
2011at Mt. Vernon Missionary Baptist Church, Augusta, Ga. Their
theme for the program was
"Positioning Zeta for Unity and Collaboration in the Community." Soror
Turner speech neatly tied in the
theme of unity and collaboration
with the Sorority’s precepts of
Scholarship, Service, Sisterly Love
and Finer Womanhood. Georgia
State Director Myra Reece also attended the program. It was truly a
awesome afternoon!
Tau Omicron Zeta Provides a Etiquette Class
Submitted by Tau Omicron Zeta Chapter—Hephzibah, GA
Tau Omicron Zeta is pleased to announce that their chapter's Etiquette
Class 101 is officially added to the
curriculum at the Fort Gordon Youth
Challenge Academy as of January
25, 2011. The purpose of the Youth
Challenge Academy is to provide "at
-risk" youth with Academic and Life
Skills training aimed at improving
employment potential and creating
productive citizens. The program
director is LTC (Ret) Janet Zimmer-
man and the deputy director is Lynda
Dukes. Soror Dukes is also a member of Tau Omicron Zeta. The chapter has provided the Etiquette Class
for over 800 cadets.
Epsilon Tau Zeta Amicae Auxiliary
Submitted by Epsilon Tau Zeta Chapter—Macon, GA
Epsilon Tau Zeta (Chartered- January 12, 1956) – also honored Soror
Marvia Story for outstanding dedication and service to the chapter and a
special recognition to Macon Ami-
cae Chapter. Zeta Amicae Macon
was chartered in Feb 1966. This
group of outstanding women stands
head and shoulder with any organization in service to the local commu-
nity. The charter members were
given a certificate and the group was
presented a banner to hang at their
events.
Working for Zeta
Submitted by Sigma Rho Chapter—Augusta State University, Augusta, GA
The Sigma Rho Chapter has been
very active on the campus of Augusta State University and in the
community. They have completed
the following service activities:
Sheppard Blood Center Blood Drive,
Angel Tree, Clothing Drive for the
Salvation Army, Christmas Cards for
injured troops, helped out with the
ZAD Workshop, hosted World AIDS
Day on Campus, Love your Body
Day, Take Back the Night, and
Women’s History Month..
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September MIP Session
Sorors in the Great State of Georgia
are always about business! On September 11, 2010, more than 100 Sorors attended Membership Intake
Process training held at the Georgia
Institute of Technology to either receive initial training or to be re-
Soror Turner presents important information regarding
intake.
certified. Newly appointed Regional
Director, Soror Chrislyn Turner, presided over the session.
During the session, it was officially
announced that Soror Myra Reese is
our new Georgia State Director! Sorors had the opportunity to fellow-
ship with Soror Reese and put a face
to a very important name. This is an
exciting time for the State of Georgia
and we look forward to assisting Soror Reese with handling the business
of Zeta!
Sorors shuffling in to take
their seats for the presentation.
Rho Xi Zeta Chapter hosts September MIP Session. Chapter
members assisting with checkin.
Georgia Youth Gearing Up for the New Year!!
The Georgia Youth Auxiliaries of
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. kicked
off the new Zeta year on August 28
with a retreat at Mercer University,
GA in Macon, GA. Over 75 youth
ranging in age from 4-18 attended
this informative session. The youth
were presented information on: Essential Tools for a Zeta Youth, Parliamentary Procedures, and Self Esteem Counts. Out of Georgia’s 11
youth auxiliaries, 7 were represented
with youth and Sorors/advisors. The
Georgia ―Girls to Pearls‖ look forward to convening again at the State
Leadership conference in Savannah,
GA to continue learning the ideals of
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
Georgia was represented by two
youth at the 2010 Boule’ in Dallas,
Texas. Miss Amaryis Glover and
Kemoye’ Caldwell-Latimore from
Beta Rho Zeta Chapter (Fort Valley)
enjoyed a fun-filled week in Dallas,
Texas. Amaryis was crowned Miss
Blue Revue 2010 and is a honor student at Perry Middle School in Perry,
GA. Kemoye’ was 1st place winner in
the National Spelling Bee in her age
division. She is a 3rd grade gifted
student at Hunt Elementary in Fort
Valley, GA.
Soror Shaniqua Caldwell has been
the State Youth Coordinator since
2005.
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“Shining Brightly in the City of Sisterly Love”
Soror Shaniqua Caldwell represented
the Peach State of Georgia in true
Southern Style. Soror Caldwell was
named 2nd runner up in the 2nd Miss
Zeta Phi Beta Pageant held in Dallas,
TX at the Boule’ of Sisterly Love:
Southern Style. The competition
which included 20 Zeta members
from around the world,was judged in
several areas: state costume and introduction, beachwear, business
wear, Zeta paraphernalia, and formal
wear.
To represent the‖ Peach‖ state,
Shaniqua expressed her creativity in
a green shirt w/a Georgia slogan &
white skirt, green visor, and green
flip-flops all adorned with GA
peaches. She topped it off by taking
a bite from a sweet GA peach to conclude her introduction. During
beachwear, her finer womanhood
showed in a black, white, and royal
blue swimsuit wrapped in a royal
blue sarong. She showed Zeta pride
in a self-designed black tank top with
―1920‖ in rhinestones and the Zeta
shield paired with jeans with
―ZETA‖ written in sequins. She was
ready to instruct her 8th grade GA
History class in a royal blue and
black skirt suit. Last, but not least,
Shaniqua looked the part of royalty
dressed in a floor length white ball
gown. For talent, she showed the
Texans a taste of their heritage by
performing a clogging routine to her
life’s theme song, ―Just Fine‖ by
Mary J. Blige.
Soror Caldwell has been a Zeta since
1999 and is currently the President of
Beta Rho Zeta Chapter in Ft. Valley,
Georgia Youth Coordinator, and
Southeastern Regional Youth Coordinator. She is a 10 year educator in
the Peach County school system, has
been named Teacher of the Year, and
is the Varsity Cheer Coach. Her Zeta
legacy is through Sorors Evelyn
McGhee (grandmother), Frances
Caldwell (mother), Sekemia Caldwell (sister), Zeta Youth Kemoye’
Caldwell-Latimore (daughter), and
Zeta Friend Amicae Lakesia Caldwell (sister). Her daughter, Kemoye’
also won the Zeta Youth National
Spelling Bee in her age division.
Shaniqua Caldwell Miss Georgia Zeta 2010 and Soror Rikkia
Rellford Miss Zeta 2010
Soror Chrislyn Turner Southeastern Regional Director, Soror Alpha Hay, Soror
Myra Reese, Georgia State Director
Soror Sheryl Underwood, 23rd International Grand Basileus, and Soror
Audrey Williams
Special Guest Vicki Winans
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Angela Winbush
18th Grand Basileus Dr Edith Francis
20th Grand Basileus Jylla M. Foster
21st Grand Basileus Dr. Barbara Carpenter
22nd Grand Basileus Barbara C. Moore
Sorors Shaneesa Ashford and Brittni
Johnson! Installed by 18th Past Grand
Basileus Dr. Edith Francis
Dallas Cowboys Stadium
Zeta Dove Sorors Marlene Sharpe,
Evelyn Brown, and Florence
McCamey
Zeta Dove Sorors E. Virginia Johnson and Queenie Lawton
Keymoe Caldwell-Latimore
1st Place National Spelling
Bee Winner
Daughter of
Soror Shaniqua Caldwell
Soror Shaniqua
Caldwell, Miss
Georgia Zeta 2010
Zeta Dove Dr. Angela Johnson
Zeta Dove Soror Lucile Neely from
the Epsilon Zeta Chapter
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Sisterly Love
Finer Womanhood
at the 2010 Regional Conference!
Southeastern Region Leadership Installation
by the 19th International Grand Basileus,
Dr. Eunice S. Thomas
Soror Gianna S. Gardner, South Carolina
State Director, Soror Colleen Williams,
Virgin Islands State Director, Soror
Myra Reese, Georgia State Director and
Southeastern Region Hall of Fame Inductee, Soror Erna Foushee, Florida
State Director, and Soror Chrislyn
Turner, Southeastern Region Director
Soror Cutia Blunt, Georgia Executive
Board Chair, and Soror Myra Reese,
Georgia State Director, Southeastern Region Hall of Fame Inductee
Regional and State Directors Retreat
Southeastern Region Leadership
Regional Hall of Fame Inductee Soror Myra Reese, Georgia State Director
Sor or
Myra
Reese was the
State of Georgia
Regional Hall
of Fame Inductee 2010.
Soror
Reese
studied at Fort
Valley
State
C o l l e g e
( U n i v er s i t y ) ,
Fort Valley, GA and Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Soror Reese is a Test Consultant.
She was appointed by the Board of
Regents of the University System of
Georgia and then, the Educational
Testing Service to set standards for
the SAT II subject area tests. She is
subcontracted as a faculty consultant
by the Educational Testing Service
and the College Board to train college professors and high school
teachers to score the Advanced
Placement Tests for high school students.
Soror Reese is a Life Member. She
was elected Basileus and First AntiBasileus of Epsilon Zeta Chapter
(Atlanta, GA), State Grammateus of
Georgia, Chairman of the Georgia
Executive Board. On August 9,
2010 she was appointed the Georgia
State Director. On the regional level,
she served as Regional Marshal, Protocol and Amenities Coordinator,
Necrology and Rededication Coordinator, and Southeastern Region
Laision to the National Education
Foundation.
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State of Georgia Hall of Fame Inductee
Soror Katheryn B. Davis, DSW, LCSW, BCD
Soror Kather y n
B.
Davis is a
State
of
Georgia Hall
of Fame Inductee.
Soror Davis
is a State of
Georgia Licensed Clinical
Social
Worker; a National Board Certified
Diplomate in Clinical Social Work
Practice; is trained in mediation, Advanced Bereavement Counseling and
Spiritual Counseling. She is the
owner of CMC Services (private
practice in social services consulta-
tion and bereavement counseling).
She currently teaches as an adjunct
in the School of Social Work and is a
field associate at the University of
Georgia.
Soror Davis is very active in her
church, Greater Bethel AME.
Soror Davis is a Golden Life Member; The current Regional Coordinator of Life Members; Is an inductee
in the Southeastern Regional Hall of
Fame; A Charter Member and past
president of the Eta Omega Zeta
Alumnae Chapter in Athens and is
the current board chair; Instrumental
in the chartering of Chi Epsilon Undergraduate Chapter and the formation of the Athens Amicae Auxiliary.
She currently serves as an Advisor
for both groups. Soror Davis is a past
National Trustee; A past board member for the National Educational
Foundation and Past member and
Chair of ZOL.
Soror Davis feels honored to be a
ZETA LEGACY through her biological sister, Soror Harriet Green,
State Amicae Coordinator.
State of Georgia Hall of Fame Inductee
Soror Mary Strozier-Weaver
S o r o r
M a r y
S t r oz i er Weaver is
a State of
Geor gia
Hall
of
Fame Inductee.
thirty- four years and six months of
government services, she retired
from Internal Revenue Service working in various positions.
S o r o r
Strozier-Weaver received her primary education from Greenville
Consolidated High school. Her professional training includes a Bachelor of Science in Business Education
from Morris Brown College. She
has completed further studies
through her employer.
Soror Strozier-Weaver is an active
member of Fourth Street Baptist
Church where Rev. Dr. J. H. Flakes,
Jr. is the pastor.
Upon completion of her education at
Morris Brown College Mary worked
for the Department of Housing and
Urban Development, Department of
Health, Education and Welfare, after
During her employment with Internal
Revenue Service, she received several honors, awards and accomplishments.
Soror Strozier-Weaver was in the
first class of the ZOL Certification
program. She completed the assignments and received her blue and gold
ZOL Certification Pin. She was a
2007 ZOL Regional Workshop Facilitator.
Soror Strozier-Weaver is a Diamond
Life member of Zeta Phi Beta Soror-
ity, Inc. As a member of Epsilson
Eta Zeta Chapter, Soror StrozierWeaver has held various offices that
include; two terms as Basileus, 1st
Anti-Basileus, Grammateus and Tamias-Grammateus. She is currently
serving as National Director of Amicae Affairs. She has served as State
and Regional Amicae Coordinator.
She is a past recipient of the Zeta of
the Year Award. In 2007, she was
inducted into the Southeastern Region Hall of Fame.
Soror Strozier-Weaver serves as
sponsor for the Zeta Amicae auxiliary of Columbus, sponsored by Epsilon Eta Zeta Chapter, Blue Revue
Chair, Finer Womanhood Chair, and
Youth coordinator.
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Omicron Alpha Zeta Chapter of Americus Begins Zeta Youth Auxiliaries
Submitted by Omicron Alpha Zeta Chapter—Americus, GA
Monday, February 7 was a remarkable night for the ladies of the Omicron Alpha Zeta Chapter of Americus, Georgia.
After chartering both the Archonette
and Amicette youth auxiliaries, the
chapter held its first induction ceremony on the campus of Georgia
Southwestern State University in
Americus, Georgia.
The ceremony was attended by Sorors, family, and friends of the youth
auxiliary members.
Members of the Archonette youth
auxiliary are: Jasmine Burkes, Jakera
Felron, Cemone Scott, ZaVisha Haugabook, Mannesia Wilcher, Tamia
Solomon, and Raven Burkes. The
Amicette members are: D’Undrea
Burton, Illani Torres, Alexus Thomas, Phylisicia Lundy, Raven Smith,
and Adrain Smith.
Dr. Robbie Latimore is the Basileus
of the chapter, Soror Amillia
Woolfork is the youth advisor, and
Soror Davida Bailey serves as coadvisor.
Psi Rho Zeta Chapter Chartered in Forsyth, GA
Submitted by Psi Rho Zeta Chapter—Forsyth, GA
The official chartering ceremony of
Psi Rho Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi
Beta Sorority, Incorporated was held
at St. Luke A. M. E. Church in Forsyth, Georgia on February 12, 2011.
The chartering ceremony was conducted by Soror Chrislyn Turner,
Southeastern Regional Director, and
Soror Myra Reese, Georgia State
Director.
Members of the newly chartered
chapter are U’landa A. Barkley, LaToya Bentley, Rhonda K. Dinkins,
A. Carolyn Edge, Cherelle ParkerFults, Dorothy A. Griggs, Tracy A.
Jacobs and Brenda E. A. Phillips.
Following the chartering ceremony
an inspirational program and reception was attended by representatives
of several chapters of Zeta Phi Beta
Sorority and Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity as well as family and friends of
the charter members.
The Dynamic Doves of Psi Rho Zeta
Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority,
Incorporated will introduce the programs and projects of their international organization to communities in
Monroe, Lamar, Butts, and Upson
Counties and surrounding areas.
Fall MIP Session held at
Albany State University,
Albany, GA Conducted by
Soror Myra Reese, Georgia
State Director