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My goodness…..How quickly time passes! It seems like just yesterday that we were looking back on the accomplishments of 2011-2012 with thankfulness! And now, God has allowed us to see the start of another sororal year, and for that we are grateful! I hope your summer was relaxing, peaceful and enjoyable!
Now, it’s time to return to the business of our Glorious Sisterhood! Although we took a bit of a hiatus, several hard-working committees have been diligently planning for a productive new year!
I encourage you, if you haven’t already done so, to sign up for at least one committee! Our chapter needs each of you to make our programs and pro-jects a success! Just a few of the activi-ties planned for this year includes:
Finer Womanhood Luncheon Numerous Z-HOPE Initiatives Domestic Violence Awareness
Forum Prematurity Awareness Weekend
South Central Regional Conference Sisterhood Retreat And many more….
So as you can see, we have much to accomplish this year! We are reminded in 1 Corinthians 12 that in order for the whole to function properly, each part of the body has a necessary role to play. We need each of you to fulfill the mission and objectives of this great sisterhood we call Zeta Phi Beta! Sorors, let’s continue to press on, as we strive to be “One Zeta Body....Committed to Sisterhood and Service”
SZL,
Igina D. Perteet Igina D. Perteet President, Alpha Eta Zeta Chapter
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.,
Alpha Eta Zeta Chapter re-
cently adopted a strip of Inter-
state 40 in Memphis. For the
first clean up, Alpha Eta Zeta
chapter members set out with
orange vests, gloves, and gar-
bage bags to pick up all un-
wanted litter around the high-
way. Local members plan to
clean this area at least 3 more
times this year for a total of
four times per year. The chap-
ter understands the value in
preserving the city and keep-
ing it beautiful. Litter has
become a major issue and has
cost tax payers money. Alpha
Eta Zeta’s goal with adopt-a-
highway is to keep the area
clear of litter and encourage
others to get involved.
President’s Corner
M E M P H I S , T E N N E S S E E
Adopt a Highway
News of the Alpha Eta Zeta Chapter V O L . 1 I S S U E 1
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South Central Regional Conference The 83rd South Central
Regional Conference was
held in Jackson, Mississippi
this summer. During the
conference, Alpha Eta Zeta
was recognized for a year of
acco mplishment s and
community service. Of all
the graduate chapters in the
South Central Region, we
received a first place award
for having the largest
number of members in
attendance. The chapter was
r eco g n iz e d fo r o u r
contribution and donation to
the walk that raises money
to fund research and
support for mothers and
premature babies. As a
chapter we raised over
$2000 for March of Dimes.
Cynthia E l l io t t was
inducted into the South
Central Hall of Fame for
her accomplishments.
Undergraduate members of
wer e a lso awarded.
Christian Greenhill of Rho
G a mma C ha p t e r a t
University of Memphis
received the South Central
R e g io n ’ s A c a d e m i c
Scho lar ship. Shenika
Holmes of Pi Alpha at
L e mo yn e - O w e n w a s
crowned Miss South
Central Region.
In add it io n to t he
recognition of awards for
our chapter, the South
Central Region donated
$2200 to Stewpot, a
community service organization that
serves homeless people in Jackson,
Mississippi.
Soror Shenika Holmes
New Amicae members holding their shirts
Chrystal Graves, and
Rasheema Mitchell.
Zeta Amicae The Zealous Zeta Amicae of
Memphis ended the year by pre-
senting gift baskets
to senior members of the auxiliary
and they took part in the March of
Dimes Walk for Babies. Amicae
members attended the Regional
Conference where they were
recognized for their
scrapbook and membership
numbers. During the
summer, Memphis Amicae
sponsored a trunk party for
high school graduates. Three
new Amicae members were
inducted: Vinette Quinn,
Boule 2012
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T H E M A G N I F I C E N T
In July, our sorority held
elections for the highest office in
our organization. Alpha Eta Zeta
zealously announces that Mary
Breaux Wright is our 24th
International President.
During the Boule held in Chicago,
Illinois, International President
Wright was elected . She was
preceded by Past President,
Sheryl P. Underwood who served
from 2008 until 2012.
During the conference sorors
from all over enjoyed the
workshops, the meetings, the in-
teractions, and celebrations, with
other sorors from various
chapters.
Soror Shenika Holmes competed
in the Miss Zeta Phi Beta pageant
with several other sorors from
different chapters. We are proud
of Soror Holmes for her hard
work and dedication to the
competition.
Born in Opelousas, Louisiana
Initiated into Psi Zeta
Graduated from Grambling State
Member of St. Ignatius Loyola Catholic Church
Raised one son who is a member of Phi Beta Sigma
Fraternity, Inc.
Served on the National level of Zeta for 15 plus years.
Active in Zeta leadership on the national, regional, and
local level for 20 years.
24TH INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT MARY
5 FACTS ABOUT OUR PRESIDENT
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Daddy’s Little Girls
Girls to Pearls
Every June across the world
fathers are celebrated for the
intricate role they play in the
lives of their family. It is fa-
thers who guide, protect, and
teach their children to be re-
sponsible. We held our 9th
Annual Daddy’s Little Girl
program to honor our youth
auxiliaries and to salute their
fathers for the positive influ-
ence they have made in their
lives.
This year’s theme was “In
My Heart Always”. Master of
ceremony, radio personality
Michael Adrian Davis of 95.7
Hallelujah-fm, announced the
girls as they were escorted
into the auditorium. He also
spoke to all of the guests
about the importance of a
father or father figure. He
said, “Men also have an
‘intuition’ ”. Mr. Davis, a
single parent of two, shared
details from his own personal
parenting background. He
said he had to learn how to
communicate better with his
daughter in order to help
strengthen and encourage her.
Ms. Shenika Holmes, Zeta Phi
Beta Sorority’s reigning Miss
South Central Region, recited
a poem entitled, “Daddy’s
Little Girls:” it was about how
fathers are necessary for every
stage of their daughter’s life.
The young ladies presented
their father with a special gift
bag that included a key chain
with the program’s theme, “In
Our Heart Always,” a car
freshener, and a thank you
card.
The youth advisors presented current
youth club members with awards for
academic achievements, community
service, and overall participation. Fif-
teen new youth club members were
present and were pinned in front of
their family and community of friends.
On July 28th,Senior Archonettes,
Khadijah Crane, Amber Pride,
and Denesha Pride celebrated
their high school graduation with
a trunk party. The Archonettes
enjoyed swimming, grilled hot
dogs at Brother Charles’ house.
Fellow Sorors and Archonettes
donated gifts and essential items
for the graduates first semester
of college.
Archonette Khadijah Crane will
attend University of Southern
Mississippi and plans to major
in Speech Pathology.
Archonette Denesha Pride
will attend Ole Miss and major
in Biology.
The ladies were all
smiles and very appreciative of
the gifts, gift cards, and money
that they received.
Archonette Graduates Trunk Celebration
Annual Community Health Fair
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Our annual Back to School Com-
munity Health Fair was held at the
Potter’s Life Center on August
11th, 2012. Attendees were able to
donate blood, check blood pres-
sure, hear speakers about health
and wellness, and safety. School
aged children received free school
supplies and free school uniform
pants, shirts, and shoes.
Amica Chrystal Graves explained
the cycles of childhood obesity and
the needed understanding of the
Food Pyramid to a parent of school
aged children.
Officer Wilson spoke to the youth
about safety aware-
ness. Archonette
Smith shared that
the officer gave use-
ful tips to remember
while away from
home: leave a light
on inside, don’t hide
a spare key under the front door
mat, have someone pick up mail
and newspaper.
Sorors Christian Greenhill and
Alelia Higgenbottom of Rho
Gamma chapter donated to Life
Blood. Soror Greenhill stated that
it was her first time giving blood
and she was encouraged by the fact
that she could save a life and glad
that she could donate. She also
stated that she would do it again,
because it was painless.
Dodgeball, jump rope, and barbeque painted the scene at
Martin Luther King Jr. Park on July 21st, for the Annual
Blue & White Picnic. Brother Charles and Brother Der-
win grilled fish, chicken, and hot dogs during the celebra-
tion. The food was delicious.
Soror Winton organized the games that were enjoyed by
all. Not only did the youth participate but the Sorors
and Frat also took part in the games.
Amica
Chrystal
Graves talk-
ing to a par-
ent.
Blue & White Family Picnic
(Above) Officer Wilson talking about Safety tips.
(Left) Soror Greenhill donating to Life Blood and
(Right) Sorors preparing supply bags for students.
Finer Women Sparkle
Lower right: Soror Bowens accepting
her Hall of Fame plaque.
Congratulations to every Soror on their academic, professional, and
personal achievements!
Pi Alpha Sorors Shenika Holmes, Patricia Watts, Devondria Byrd,
Jahmela Kelley, Samill Meriwether, Samila Meriwether, and Maranja
May-Douglas graduated with their Bachelors in May 2012 from
Lemoyne Owen College. Elizabeth Booker and Eyrial Hearns
graduated with their bachelors in May 2012 from Christian Brothers
University. Soror Letiticia Jackson received her Masters of Business
Administration from University of Phoenix in July 2012.
Soror Helen Bowen, was inducted in July 2012 into her high school
alma mater’s Hall of Fame for her accomplishment s in the area of
Business. Soror Bowen’s alma mater is Oak Park Vocational High
School located in Laurel,
Mississippi.
C o n g r a t u l a t i o n s S o r o r s! 2012 Graduates and Recognition
Soror Jackson in her cap and gown.
The Membership Team coordinated an ASTOUNDING sisterly outing for fellowship and fun!! We enjoyed a Girls Night Out and saw the premiere of Sparkle. Everyone had a great time. The membership committee has a lot of outings in store for the upcoming year!
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on the state level. She is the Immediate Past Chair of the Executive Board for Tennessee and former Miss Tennessee Zeta Pageant Coordinator. Within our local chapter, she is a past president, vice-president, youth advisor and chairperson of various committees of Alpha Eta Zeta Chapter. She currently serves as the Chair of the Board of Directors for Alpha Eta Zeta-DOVE Foundation, Inc. Soror Williams is the Adm i ni s t ra t i ve D ir ector o f Biostatistics for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital . She is married to Danny Williams and they have 3 beautiful children. Congratulations Soror Donna R. Williams on your new position as Tennessee State Director!
Soror Donna R. Williams of Alpha Eta Zeta Chapter was recently appointed to the position of Tennessee State Director for Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. by 24th International President Mary Breaux Wright. In her new role, Soror Williams is responsible for the leadership and guidance of the sorority’s members and managing the business of the organization across Tennessee. Soror Williams is a native of Memphis, Tennessee. She joined Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. while at-tending Memphis State University. Upon graduation she immediately transferred to Alpha Eta Zeta Gradu-ate chapter. She has 28+ consecu-tive years of active service and is a Life Member. She has held several leadership positions in the sorority
AHZ SOROR LEADS TN
The success of the events and activities our Chapter hosts are determined by the preparedness of our Chapter Officers, committees and members. This "Pearl of Wisdom” provides examples of actions each Chapter Officer and Committee Chairman should un-dertake to ensure that all events/activities are well planned, expectations are communicated and Com-mittee and Chapter members are informed of the goals of the activity in order to reach the desired outcome.
Drafts an agenda and sends to committee members in advance of meetings
Provides adequate notice of meetings and re-minders
Bring all committee recommendations to the chapter to be voted on prior to proceeding
Requests written reports for presentation at meetings
Sends minutes of meetings to members in a timely fashion
Communicates budget allocations and goals of the activity to committees
Sorors, always remember the words of Confucius, “Success depends upon previous preparation, and without such preparation there is sure to be failure.”
Z-Lessons: Embellishment Tidbits
P A G E 7
Summer Birthdays June
3rd Tonya Bernard
7th Donna R. Williams
13th Celia Pierson
July
2nd Sonja Bell-Joyner
6th Malinda Conrad
17th Hope Shields
18th Crystal Brown
20th Rutha Pegues
21st Sadie Wiley
24th Doris Owens-Smith
26th Carmen Taylor
30th Shunda Milan
“What are you saying that is sabotaging God’s Word?” Are you putting God's word to work in your life? Are you confessing His word daily? There is power in speaking God’s word and he wants us to stop saying negative things and to begin saying positive things and confess His word over our lives. Some of the things we say daily seem “small” but they can do such damage. There are things we say frequently out of habit that may be sabotaging our growth or the growth of some-one we love. Do any of the following sound familiar:
“You make me sick” “You’re useless”
“Why did I pay my dues” “I can’t do this” “You’re stupid”
“You’re working my last nerve” “I'm broke, I don’t have any money”
“My back is killing me” “I’m so tired of you”
None of these “sayings” above are from God’s word. We need to stop and reflect on the things that we say and speak positivity into existence each and every day regarding ourselves, our spouses, our kids, our friends, and our loved ones. There is a great book titled, “The Secret Power of Speaking God’s Word” by Joyce Meyer. I'd like to suggest that you begin a personal “Confession List” if you don't do something similar already. This list should include scriptures as they relate to changes that you want to see in your life. Once you find a scripture re-word it to 1st person and make it your own and then say them out loud at least 2-3 times each day (you can even write them on index cards and keep them in your purse, in your car, taped to your bathroom mirror, on your desk at work, etc.) For example, I personally want to have more self control (over my tongue, over how quickly I get angry, and overeat-ing) so one of the scriptures I will be using is Proverbs 25:28 and making it “my own” by saying: I operate in self-control and don’t allow my spirit to be unruly. I refuse to be like a city that is broken down and without walls. Self-control and discipline add protection to my life. Sorors, let's be more careful of the words that we speak. Let’s remain mindful that our tongue is a powerful thing!
August
1st Daphne Maclin
5th Ella Standsberry
6th Delcenia Pegues
6th Jennifer Sanders-Johnson
13th Rosalyn Jackson
13th Candace Reed-Hamilton
16th Alice McDearman
23rd Roxie Ball
31 Tennille Moten
September
7th Igina Perteet
29th LaCharity Carter
19th Audrey Johnson
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Photos: C. Crawford, J. Dunlap, I.
Perteet, D. Wells, L. Jackson, D.
Williams
Articles: J. Dunlap, I. Perteet, T.
Upcoming Events
Credits
Contact Information
October 2012
13th ACT Workshop– MBA High School, 8:30 am-1:00pm
13th Breast Cancer Walk– Laurelwood Shopping Center, 8am
20th Sickle Cell Walk- AutoZone Park—8am
20th Women Vote Early Press Conference 12pm
26-27 TN State Leadership Conference, Nashville, TN
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.—Alpha Eta Zeta Chapter
P.O. Box 301417
Memphis, Tennessee 38103
Follow us on Twitter @TheMemphisZetas and “Like” the Memphis Zetas on Facebook
Visit our website: www.thememphiszetas.com
As we embark upon this new sorority year, I am excited about all the things that we have in store to propel our causes for Zeta. I am here to promote and publicize the works of our local chapter, Alpha Eta Zeta . Thank you to my committee for all of your assistance and wonderful ideas. Thank you to everyone who submitted pictures and articles. Individually we are strong, but together we are even more powerful.
It gives me great pleasure to present to you the InZider Summer Edition Newslet-ter! If there are any corrections or changes to be made, please contact me by email. Thank you, Sincerely, Jamie Dunlap, Publicity Chair InZider Editor in Chief
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