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A ZETA SOARS ASA LEGAL EAGLE

President Barack Obama Nominates Zeta Member Judge Bernice Donald for Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals.

MAKING EVERY VOTE COUNT

Soror Marta Gola is making a difference in nationwide elections.

GREEK UNITY ON PARADE

Zeta Phi Beta initiates and supports Panhellenic efforts to promote unity and excellence among the Divine 9 Greek-letter organizations.

The Talk of the Town:

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Zeta Initiatives & Partnerships

10 Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Partners with Text4Baby Helping to Improve the Health of Moms During Pregnancy and Infants.

12 Health Justice Town Hall Meetings Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Becomes Part Of American Health Care Reform History.

25 Zeta Saluting Those Who Serve! Zeta Phi Beta Joins First Lady Michelle Obamas Joining Forces Initiative.

46 Storks Nest & March of Dimes Reflecting on the Partnership and Progress of ZPB and March of Dimes.

48 November: Prematurity Awareness Month Zeta Phi Beta Helps Increase the Chances of Survival for Babies Born Too Soon.

64 Partner Feature: American Cancer Society First African American Woman to Lead American Cancer Society National Board.

67 Trick or Treat for UNICEF Zeta Partners with UNICEFs 60 Year Old Thrust to improve the lives of children and families.

68 St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital Celebrating 50 Years of Finding Cures and Saving Children.

HONOR AND HOMAGE

56 Zeta Doves Celebrating a Legacy of Service An exhaustive listing and pictoral tributes to Zetas with 50+ Years of organizational Service.

70 Triumphant Sorors

Regional Round-Up

18 Awesome Atlantic Region Delta Zeta Zeta Chapter Opens the 6th Storks Nest in the State of Maryland.

19 Eastern Regional News Beloved Sorority Founder is Honored with a Burial Marker.

20 Great Lakes Region Welcome to Chicago!

21 News from the Magnificent Midwest Region Centenarians, Civil Rights Icon Soror Clara Luper and More!

22 South Central Regional News Psi Gama Zeta Goes Pink, Area Zeta Youth Attend State Conference and Win!

23 Southeastern Region News An in-depth look at Triumphant Soror Marian Harris Shannon.

24 The Mighty Southern Region Regional Highlights and Happenings from the South.

26 Pacific Regional News Phi Mu Zeta Chapter Celebrates Zetas Recognizing All Youth (ZRAY).`

Sorority News

14 Zeta Helps to Build the Dream Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial.

15 A Zeta Serves as Election Specialist A Soror Helps to Ensure that Every Vote Counts!

30 Zeta Capital Campaign Update Capital Campaign facts and recognition of donors.

32 Message from the National Chaplain Zeta Choir and Comfort Food for the Soul.

42 House Full of Toys Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Collects Toys for Stevie Wonders House Full of Toys.

38 Boul 2012 Preliminary Information Packet Get a head start on your planning with this informational pamphlet.

ZETA LIFE & LEISURE

11 Z-Phi B Fit Lifestyle Examples for Others to Follow.

16 Celebrity Sightings Famous friends of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority.

29 10 Fall in Line Financial Tips Save yourself from winter woes by adhering to these useful pointers.

33 Celebrity Spotlight: Welcome to Sweetie Pies Walk into the doors of this black-owned business, now featured in a reality show on OWN!

36 Fall Fashion: Stepping Out Looking Great Great style tips to make your fall wardrobe complete!

52 Tis the Season Holiday Tips From gift-giving tips to recipe ideas, this section has all that you need for the holiday!

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National Execuitve BoardINTERNATIONAL GRAND BASILEUS Sheryl P. Underwood NATIONAL FIRST ANTI-BASILEUS Mary Breaux Wright NATIONAL SECOND ANTI-BASILEUS Scarlet H. Black NATIONAL THIRD ANTI-BASILEUS Mauri HamiltonNATIONAL GRAMMATEUS Michelle Porter Norman NATIONAL TAMIAS Michelle A. Joubert NATIONAL PHYLACTER Emma Faulk CHAIRMAN, NATIONAL EXECUTIVE BOARD Katy S. Campbell, Esq. CHAIRMAN, NATIONAL TRUSTEES Rosa T. Brown NATIONAL TRUSTEE Dr. Shirley Stansberry NATIONAL TRUSTEE Dawn Kemp NATIONAL TRUSTEE Darneta G. Brown NATIONAL TRUSTEE Antoinette Gordon GRADUATE MEMBER-AT-LARGE Jacqueline Lemon-Denton UNDERGRADUATE MEMBER-AT-LARGE Joia Jackson

GRADUATE MEMBER TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Shaneesa N. Ashford UNDERGRADUATE MEMBER TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Brittni Johnson UNDERGRADUATE MEMBER TO THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE Geneen Brower22ND INTERNATIONAL GRAND BASILEUS Barbara C. Moore 21ST INTERNATIONAL GRAND BASILEUS Dr. Barbara West Carpenter 19TH INTERNATIONAL GRAND BASILEUS Dr. Eunice S. Thomas ATLANTIC REGIONAL DIRECTOR Jacqueline C. McNair EASTERN REGIONAL DIRECTOR Lynette Banks-Harris GREAT LAKES REGIONAL DIRECTOR Cynthia McCoy MIDWESTERN REGIONAL DIRECTOR Lonnette Dafney PACIFIC REGIONAL DIRECTOR Nui Brown

SOUTH CENTRAL REGIONAL DIRECTOR Dr. Constance Hendricks

SOUTHEASTERN REGIONAL DIRECTOR Chrislyn Turner

SOUTHERN REGIONAL DIRECTOR Anitra Kennedy Furlow

National Headquarters StaffEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Stacye Montez

MEMBERSHIP SERVICES Darlene Meyers

MEMBERSHIP SERVICES Carolyn McCorkle

Archon Production CreditsPROJECT MANAGER Kimberly Smith-Tann

FOR Smith, Ozman & Josephs Management Services

ARTICLE COORDINATION & EDITORIAL CONSULTANT Phanalphie Rhue StillFOR Square One Communications

GRAPHIC DESIGN Joseph Anthony FOR Jaylite Publications

ContributorsJacquline McNair ATLANTIC REGIONAL DIRECTOR

Lynette Banks-Harris EASTERN REGIONAL DIRECTOR

Tonia Jenkins, Regional EPISTOLEUS, GREAT LAKES REGION

Lonnie Dafney MIDWESTERN REGIONAL DIRECTOR

Tiffany Cooper PACIFIC REGION

Denise P. Rogers SOUTH CENTRAL REGION

Jacqueline Richardson ANTAPOKRITIS, SOUTHEASTERN REGION

Twylah L. Jenkins INTERIM EDITOR OF THE PEARL PRESS, SOUTHERN REGION

Mary Strozier Weaver NATIONAL DIRECTOR OF AMICAE AFFAIRS

Evelyn Brown NATIONAL STORKS NEST DIRECTOR

Benealia D. Carter NATIONAL Z-HOPE DIRECTOR

Tanya Fitzgerald NATIONAL CHAPLAIN

Marion Gary NATIONAL ZETA DOVE DIRECTOR

Karen Gipson NATIONAL DIRECTOR Z PHI-B FIT

Gwendolyn M. Smith ZETA DOVE COORDINATOR-STATE OF ILLINOIS

Kay Jones Rosebure NATIONAL DIRECTOR OF AMENITIES

Myra F. Reese SOUTHEASTERN REGION

Dorothy Moss, 2ND ANTI BASILEAUS, PHI OMICRON ZETA

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COVER PHOTO Carell Augustus

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We are excited about this Fall issue

of the Archon and the subsequent

ones to follow. With each issue we will

highlight our sorority and document a

sampling our many accomplishments

and initiatives, provide valuable

information to help you live your best

life possible and offer interesting and

entertaining reading.

The next issue will be the Winter

Archon, which will empower and

encourage us all as we enter into 2012.

In the Spring Archon we will not only

highlight the programs and activities

of Zeta, well also prepare you for

Spring with great fashion finds. Our

Summer Archon will get you ready

for travel, summer fun and of course,

Boul 2012 in the Windy City, Chicago,

Illinois.

Enjoy and Happy Holidays to you and

yours!

Sheryl P. UnderwoodInternational Grand Basileus

National Execuitve BoardINTERNATIONAL GRAND BASILEUS Sheryl P. Underwood NATIONAL FIRST ANTI-BASILEUS Mary Breaux Wright NATIONAL SECOND ANTI-BASILEUS Scarlet H. Black NATIONAL THIRD ANTI-BASILEUS Mauri HamiltonNATIONAL GRAMMATEUS Michelle Porter Norman NATIONAL TAMIAS Michelle A. Joubert NATIONAL PHYLACTER Emma Faulk CHAIRMAN, NATIONAL EXECUTIVE BOARD Katy S. Campbell, Esq. CHAIRMAN, NATIONAL TRUSTEES Rosa T. Brown NATIONAL TRUSTEE Dr. Shirley Stansberry NATIONAL TRUSTEE Dawn Kemp NATIONAL TRUSTEE Darneta G. Brown NATIONAL TRUSTEE Antoinette Gordon GRADUATE MEMBER-AT-LARGE Jacqueline Lemon-Denton UNDERGRADUATE MEMBER-AT-LARGE Joia Jackson

GRADUATE MEMBER TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Shaneesa N. Ashford UNDERGRADUATE MEMBER TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Brittni Johnson UNDERGRADUATE MEMBER TO THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE Geneen Brower22ND INTERNATIONAL GRAND BASILEUS Barbara C. Moore 21ST INTERNATIONAL GRAND BASILEUS Dr. Barbara West Carpenter 19TH INTERNATIONAL GRAND BASILEUS Dr. Eunice S. Thomas ATLANTIC REGIONAL DIRECTOR Jacqueline C. McNair EASTERN REGIONAL DIRECTOR Lynette Banks-Harris GREAT LAKES REGIONAL DIRECTOR Cynthia McCoy MIDWESTERN REGIONAL DIRECTOR Lonnette Dafney PACIFIC REGIONAL DIRECTOR Nui Brown

SOUTH CENTRAL REGIONAL DIRECTOR Dr. Constance Hendricks

SOUTHEASTERN REGIONAL DIRECTOR Chrislyn Turner

SOUTHERN REGIONAL DIRECTOR Anitra Kennedy Furlow

National Headquarters StaffEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Stacye Montez

MEMBERSHIP SERVICES Darlene Meyers

MEMBERSHIP SERVICES Carolyn McCorkle

We are pleased to present the Fall 2011 Issue of the ARCHON! As we began production of this issue, I charged the team with creating a stellar publication that would reflect who we are

today - a contemporary and relevant organization that

cherishes who we are and the foundation upon which

we were built.

The Fall Issue of the ARCHON is our introduction to the

new look and feel of our signature publication. I wanted

this issue to reflect the dynamic nature of our beloved

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority. Its purpose, as always, is to serve

as an impactful historical marketing document geared

toward information, promotion and recruitment.

As I stated during the 2010 Boul of Sisterly Love in

Dallas, Texas, I believe that it is important that one be

passionate about the things that consume ones time,

and I am passionate about Zeta, and I bring all of my

experiences and expertise in business, media and

entertainment to the table in my role as International

Grand Basileus. I have worked diligently to expose the

world to our beloved Zeta Phi Beta, tirelessly seeking

out opportunities for corporate and civic partnerships

as well as enhanced exposure and recognition through

media and signature initiatives like the development of

Zeta Doves. We were pleased to introduce our inaugural

class of Zeta Doves at the 2010 Boul. In this issue of

the Archon we will highlight these phenomenal women

who have unselfishly given 50 or more years of service

to dear Zeta.

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As you read our energized national publication The Archon, I encourage you to pause and celebrate the accomplishments of Zetas volunteering throughout the world to address health concerns in their community, celebrate philanthropy and provide much needed services to people in need. As executive director I applaud you

on the many hours invested executing Z-HOPE programs, savvy fundraising initiatives for

scholarships, pre-mature babies, breast cancer and the like. While you were laboring in

your communities, National Headquarters staff was equally busy handling the work of

Zeta.

My inaugural year as Executive Director has allowed me to intimately examine our policy

and operational processes while identifying key areas that require immediate attention

including our business systems and basic day-to-day logistical needs. As the first National

Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) member to have an organized corporate office, I am excited

about charting and navigating new areas of operational excellence for our beloved

organization that I will share in upcoming publications.

With a vibrant holiday season of thanksgiving and good will upon us, I want to thank

you for your passion for Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, particularly during such

challenging economic times and remembering our charge of service to ourselves and our

community. I wish you and your loved ones a blessed holiday and New Year.

Sincerely,Stacye MontezExecutive Director

The Archon is published quarterly by Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. 1734 New Hampshire Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20009. The Archon is the official organizational publi-cation of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Infor-mation presented within the pages of the Archon are for the information and benefit of the members Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. PUBLISHER:Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.NATIONAL OFFICE1734 New Hampshire Avenue, NWWashington, DC 20009Phone: (202) 387-3103 WEBSITE:www.zphib1920.org SUBMISSIONS:Members, Chapters, States, Regions and Auxiliaries of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. may submit articles for consideration for inclusion in the Archon to the National Headquarters, Attention: Soror Stacye Montez, National Headquarters Executive Director. Email: [email protected]. No political or campaign ads or articles will be accepted for publication. EDITORIAL DISCLAIMERThe Archon reserves the right to edit sub-mitted articles or ads to ensure they adhere to the publications design and editorial standards and requirements of the publica-tion. The articles and information submit-ted for inclusion may appear in any issue of the Archon as deemed appropriate by the Editor-In-Chief. Every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy and timeliness of submitted content. Inaccuracies or correc-tions should be submitted in writing to the Publisher. ABOUT ZETA PHI BETA SORORITY, INC. Founded in 1920, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority was established for the purposes of pro-moting the cause of education by encour-aging the highest standards of scholarship through scientific, literary, cultural and edu-cational programs; promoting charitable projects on college campuses and within the community; fostering the spirit of sis-terly love, and promoting the idea of Finer Womanhood.

Copyright 2011 Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form or transmitted

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National Individual AppointmentsCharlissa Davis ADOPT-A-MILITARY BASE/FAMILY INITIATIVE DIRECTOR

Rikkia Rellford MISS ZETA PAGEANT DIRECTOR

Tanya Fitzgerald NATIONAL CHAPLAIN

Kendra Wilson NATIONAL CHOIR CO-DIRECTOR

Shawn Dixon NATIONAL CHOIR CO-DIRECTOR

Kay Jones Rosebure NATIONAL DIRECTOR OF AMENITIES

Mary Strozier-Weaver NATIONAL DIRECTOR OF AMICAE AFFAIRS

RoseMarie Farngalo Ph.D. NATIONAL DIRECTOR OF BUDGET & FINANCE

Kimberly Smith-Tann NATIONAL DIRECTOR OF CONVENTIONS & SPECIAL EVENTS

Mwanaisha Woods NATIONAL DIRECTOR OF HEALTH JUSTICE

Karen Gipson NATIONAL DIRECTOR OF HEALTH AND WELLNESS

Brenda Williams NATIONAL DIRECTOR OF SECURITY

Lynette Banks-Harris NATIONAL DIRECTOR OF VENDORS AND EXHIBITS

Rev. Dr. Barbara King NATIONAL HONORARY CHAPLAIN

Marion Shannon NATIONAL HONORARY HISTORIAN

Bibliana Bovery NATIONAL HONORARY MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR

Dorothy Perrault NATIONAL LIFE MEMBER CO-DIRECTOR

Hon. Willie Whiting NATIONAL LIFE MEMBER CO-DIRECTOR

Wanda Claiborne NATIONAL OBSERVANCES DIRECTOR

Renee Goodwin NATIONAL ORATORICAL/ SPELLING BEE DIRECTOR

Weldina Lewis NATIONAL PROTOCOL DIRECTOR

Ruth Mosley NATIONAL SOCIAL ACTION CO-CHAIR

Ella Scarborough NATIONAL SOCIAL ACTION CO-CHAIR

Dr. Lucille Perez NATIONAL CONSULTANT-GRANTS & PROGRAMS

Melody Graves NATIONAL STEP TEAM DIRECTOR

Evelyn Brown NATIONAL STORKS NEST DIRECTOR

Benealia Carter NATIONAL Z-HOPE DIRECTOR

Ruth Kemper RESIDENT AGENT BIRCH HAVEN

Marjay Anderson RESIDENT AGENT WASHINGTON DC

Lena Smith SCIENCE FAIRS/YOUNG CHEMIST CO-DIRECTOR

Allison Rivera SCIENCE FAIRS/YOUNG CHEMIST CO-DIRECTOR

Gia Neil SHIELD TO SHIELD CO-DIRECTOR

Sonya Wilson SHIELD TO SHIELD CO-DIRECTOR

Kathryn Malvern UNITED NATIONS DIRECTOR

LaSonya Gibbs YOUTH AFFILIATES CO-DIRECTOR

LeSean Shelton YOUTH AFFILIATES CO-DIRECTOR

Robbie Latimore ZETA DOVES DIRECTOR

Vivian Marvray ZETA MALE NETWORK DIRECTOR

National Committee AppointmentsHEALTH JUSTICE COMMITTEE

Mwanaisha Woods CHAIR Thometta Cozart-BrooksConstance Hendricks Ph.D.Doris HolemanLucy Perez, M.D.Betsy SimonMary Ann Tillman, M.D.

CAPITAL CAMPAIGN COMMITTEEMary Strozier-Weaver CHAIR, AMICAE

Myrtle Ballard CHAIR, BRICKS

RoseMarie Farngalo Ph.D. CHAIR, BUDGET & FINANCE

Dorothy Perrault CHAIR, LIFE MEMBERS

Anitra Furlow CHAIR, MEMBERSHIP

Rosa Brown CHAIR, TRUSTEES

Mauri Hamilton CHAIR, 3RD ANTI

Beatrice NelsonCHAIR, ZETA SAPPHIRES

LEGAL ADVISORY COUNSEL

Issie Jenkins, Esq. CHAIRArlinda Clark, Esq.Gwynndolyn Edwards, Esq.Mazie Ferguson, Esq.Tiffany Yancey, Esq

HANDBOOK COMMITTEEArlinda Clark, Esq. CHAIRMary Strozier WeaverRose Marie FarngaloChrislyn TurnerBritnii JohnsonEmma FaulkDr. Lucy PerezWedina LewisWanda ClaiborneGladys GravesVivian MarvrayLaSonya Gibbs SeamsterLeSean Shelton

INTERNAL AUDIT COMMITTEEKay Jones Rosebure CHAIR Anitra Furlow Vanessa Elkins-RogersMary Strozier WeaverBonnie Banks

ZOL COMMITTEE

Evelyn Wesley, Ed.D. CHAIRYvonne Barnes, Ed. D.Mauri HamiltonRobbie Latimore, Ed.D.Jacqueline C. McNairGina Merritt-Epps, Esq.Rosie Thompson-Pridgen, Ph.D.

Bennie Reams, Ed.D.Eunice S. Thomas, Ph.D. 19TH INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT CONSULTANT

Barbara C. Moore 22ND INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT CONSULTANT

Kimberly Smith-Tann, M. Ed. 14TH ATLANTIC REGIONAL DIRECTOR CONSULTANT

National Educational Foundation (NEF) Board of ManagersDr. Kathryn T. Malvern CHAIRDr. Bennie ReamsKatrina WallaceJuanita RobinsonMary E. SingletaryEvelyn L. ByrdsongDorothy J. PerraultIssie L. Jenkins, Esq.Isable Herson 16TH INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT

Sheryl P. Underwood INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT

Scarlet BlackNATIONAL SECOND ANTI-BASILEUS

National Service ProvidersSmith, Ozman & JosephsCONVENTION MANAGEMENT & MARKETING

Jaylite Publications GRAPHIC DESIGN

Square One Communications PUBLIC RELATIONS

The Charleston Group GENERAL COUNSEL

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International Grand Basileus Sheryl Un-derwood is pleased to announce that Zeta Phi Beta Sorority is one of the newest partners to join Text4Baby, the

first-ever free mobile texting service for

moms during pregnancy and infants up

to their first birthday. Text4Baby lever-

ages cellular technology to improve

health outcomes for mothers and ba-

bies and strengthen families.

Text4Baby, founded by the National

Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Coali-

tion, is a free text messaging service, sup-

ported by the wireless industry. Each week

moms receive free text messages on a variety of

topics including nutrition, labor, delivery, breast-

feeding and immunization, all things moms need

to know in order to be healthy moms and have

healthy babies. Cellular carriers do not charge a

fee for the texts messages. Currently there are

over 240, 000 subscribers to the Text4Baby

service.

As a Corporate Partner, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority

will provide visibility for the initiative and con-

duct outreach campaigns designed to encour-

age moms-to-be to sign up for the free service.

Informed and healthy mothers are critical to

ensuring a full-term pregnancy and deliverer

of healthy babies. This initiative is under the

banner of the sororitys Storks Nest program,

a national initiative designed to decrease the

incidence of premature birth by providing infor-

mation and education, on a local and national

level, regarding prenatal care, healthy mothers,

healthy pregnancies and delivering

healthy babies.

Text4baby is made possible through a

broad, public-private partnership that

includes government, corporations,

academic institutions, professional

associations, tribal agencies and non-

profit organizations.

Women can sign up by texting BABY

to 511411 or by visiting www.text4baby.

org.

Text4Baby PartnersZeta Phi Beta will join founding part-

ners Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies

(HMHB), Voxiva, CTIA - The Wire-

less Foundation and Grey Healthcare

Group (a WPP company). Johnson

& Johnson is the founding sponsor,

and the premier sponsor is WellPoint.

U.S. government partners include the

White House Office of Science and

Technology Policy, the Department of

Health and Human Services, the U.S.

Department of Agriculture, the De-

partment of Defense Military Health

System and the U.S. Consumer Prod-

uct Safety Commission. The mobile

health platform is provided by Voxiva

and free messaging services are gen-

erously provided by participating wire-

less service providers. Implementation

partners include BabyCenter, Danya

International, Syniverse Technologies,

Keynote Systems and The George

Washington University. MTV Networks

is a media sponsor.

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One of the sororitys Z-Hope initiatives under mind and body is Z-Phi B-Fit: Lifestyle Examples for Others To Follow. Zeta realizes that what one eats, drinks, or how one lives directly

impacts a persons mortality and morbidity.

Mission Statement: To educate, motivate, and inspire the women of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc

and auxiliaries toward a lifestyle of excellent

fitness and total health and wellness spirit, mind

and body.

Focus: To identify and address the issues that lead to our current level of health and charts a future for

our communities to develop a healthier lifestyle in

spirit, mind and body.

Goal: To change the culture within the Sorority and the communities that we serve, and to encourage and

educate health lifestyle choices.

This will be reached by the Sorority doing the following: Zeta Phi Betas Sorority, Inc and Auxiliaries promotion

physical activity

Every chapter provide education on healthy meal

choices for children and families

Every chapter provide health and wellness materials

at meetings (provided by the National Director of

Health and Wellness) for on-going education

Every region and state provide health and wellness

workshops at conferences as well as education

materials in registration packets.

SOROR KAREN GIPSONCertified Personal Trainer, Group Exercise Instruc-tor and Lifestyle Management Consultant, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. National Director of Health and Wellness.

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Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Becomes Part Of American Health Care Reform History Through Its National Health Justice signature initiative

Zeta Phi Beta Health Justice Town Hall Meetings on Health Care

On Sunday, March 21 2011, the House of Representatives passed the Sen-ate version of the long-debated Health Care Reform.

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., International

Grand Basileus Sheryl P. Underwood, We

appreciate that the President showed lead-

ership in continuing to push for this reform,

and we congratulate the House for passing

the Senate bill. We applaud the tenacity

of our elected officials to press through to

make sure that Americans, from all walks

of life, have access to health coverage. Al-

though there is still much work to be done

to bring this reform into full fruition, it was

still a great day for our country.

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. was part of this

moment in American history having initi-

ated national discussions on Health Care

reform as part of its national Health Justice

signature initiative. The Sorority kicked

off the Zeta Phi Beta Health Justice Town Hall Meetings on Health Care in November 2009 to provide meaningful and civil op-

portunities for communities to discuss the

Health Care Reform legislation.

Zeta Phi Beta, as a forward thinking organi-

zation, will continue to create opportunities

to engage people in the process of civil dia-

logue around issues of interest to American

communities. Grand Underwood states,

As a national and international organiza-

tion committed to our communities, I felt

strongly that Zeta Phi Beta, through our

Health Justice initiative, could and should

play an important leadership role in provid-

ing unbiased education and information,

as well as an opportunity for civil discus-

sion around this life altering topic of Health

Care Reform. She adds, The approval of

this bill shows what can be accomplished

when a diversity of people and a diversity

of thought commit to finding a solution to

complex issues. This is a bold move forward

to enhance the quality of life for Americans.

If this issue can be tackled, through discus-

sion and controversy, to result in a law that

will enhance the quality of life for Ameri-

cans, then, by working together, we can

combat other areas of American life that

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are in desperate

need of attention

and correction.

We now need to

truly reform health

care and the way

we care for the

health of our bod-

ies by addressing

obesity and other

health issues that

negatively impact

our communities,

she concludes.

Now that the bill

has passed, the

role of Zeta Phi

Beta Sorority, Inc.

will become one

of education and

awareness, help-

ing local communities, through its Health Justice Program, to understand what happens next. The scope of this health care bill constitutes the largest expansion of federal health

care guarantees since the enactment of Medicare and Medicaid over four decades ago. It

would extend insurance coverage to an additional 32 million Americans, this based on pre-

liminary analysis from the Congressional Budget Office. In addition to other modifications

to the health care system, the plan would expand Medicare prescription drug coverage,

increase federal subsidies to help people buy insurance, and ban denials of coverage for

pre-existing conditions.

The first of a series of Zeta Phi Beta Health Justice Town Hall Meetings on Health Care was held in historic Birmingham, AL, with the series facilitated by Constance Hendricks, Ph.D.,

RN - National Director of the Zeta Phi Beta Health Justice signature initiative. Local Zeta Phi Beta Sorority leadership coordinated the on-site logistics and secured panel participants.

According to International Grand Basileus Underwood, Its important that Zeta Phi Beta

Sorority continues its leadership role in the discussion around implementation of the spe-

cific items within Health Care Reform. The issue of health care coverage impacts families all

across America. As an organization committed to supporting and educating communities

and bettering the lives of women and children, Zeta Phi Beta must now focus on the results

of this bill, communicating its impact to the communities where our members, their fami-

lies, friends and fellow Americans live.

In 2009, Grand Underwood issued a Presidential mandate that all 850 chapters and auxil-

iaries host Town Hall Meetings in their communities (there are now over 900 chapters and

auxiliaries). Grand Underwood, who also hosts a radio show on XM/Sirius satellite radio,

has led the community education effort, ensuring that people across the country were well

informed on issues relating to the health care reform bill.

Grand Underwood observed, One of the most outstanding results of this bill, and the sur-

rounding discussion, was that people could see and engage in the process. There was a

level of transparency that had not been seen before, but this is only the beginning. As a

result of the passing of the Health Care Reform Bill we believe that life for Americans will

change in a positive way, but there is a lot of work to be done. Zeta Phi Beta will be there

to do the work.

Zeta Phi Beta Health Justice Town Hall Meetings on Health Care were held in Tallahassee, FL, Hartford, CT, Mirmar, FL (near Ft. Lauderdale), Houston, TX, Atlanta, GA, Birmingham, AL,

Baltimore, MD, Inglewood, CA, Chicago, IL, Detroit, MI, Indianapolis, IN, Boston, MA, Chat-

tanooga, TN and Nashville, TN.

Zeta Organizational

LeadershipThe Zeta Organizational Leadership

(ZOL) program is a future-focused,

nationally structured intensified

leadership training program that

serves as the blue print for the

Sororitys leadership development

and enhancement efforts.

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The National Executive Board Zeta Phi Beta, Sorority Inc., at its January 2011 meeting, voted to unanimously support the Memorial unveiling by donating $19,200 to the Martin Luther King Jr. Foundation to help build the Martin Luther King, Jr. National

Memorial in Washington, DC. The Martin Luther King Memorial now

stands on the National Mall in Washington. Zeta Phi Beta can proudly

say that we played a significant role in supporting this vision.

Zeta Phi Beta Helps To Build The Dream Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial

PHOTO: Representatives from Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity present a resolution to International Grand Basileus Sheryl Underwood and NEB Chair Katy Smith

Campbell acknowledging the sororitys contribution.

PHOTO: International Grand Basileus Underwood photographed at the groundbreaking ceremony for the Martin Luther King Monument

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As our nation gears up for the 2012 Presidential Campaign, the NAACP has once again teamed up with the National Urban League (NUL) to sponsor the National Voter Empowerment Hotline at 1-866-MyVote1 (1-866-698-6831). 1-866-MyVote1 is a voter empowerment

hotline available to citizens who want to get voter registration forms,

find their polling place or report irregularities at polling places. In 2008,

this valuable tool helped register nearly 100,000 voters and received

more than 300,000 calls.

To promote this hotline to the masses the NAACP and the NUL will

be partnering with television hosts like Al Sharpton and Roland

Martin, media outlets like the Tom Joyner Morning Show, as well as

civic organizations like Zeta Phi Beta Sorority. One of Zetas own is

working with the initiative. Marta A. Gola, a recent graduate of The

Ohio State University and member of Xi Gamma Chapter, is working

as an Election Specialist on the 1-866- My-Vote-1 Campaign.

Grand Basileus Underwood says, We want all members of Zeta Phi

Beta Sorority, Inc., and especially our undergraduate members,

to actively promote this number to our members, families

and friends as part of our corporate and civic responsibility.

I am pleased that our undergraduates will be able to assist in

promoting 866-MyVote-1. Initiatives like this are vital to having

well informed voters who have access to information crucial

to making informed voter choices. According to Gola, It

is vital that young people exercise their right to vote. At the

undergraduate level, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc. can reach

many of our young people, empowering young voters with

tools, such as 1-866-MY-VOTE-1, equipping them with the

awareness and education necessary to make our vote count.

There is no charge to use the number. In order to vote,

citizens must first be registered. One of the goals of

866-MyVote-1 is to register record numbers of new voters,

and to make sure that everyone is properly registered by

November 2012.

SOROR MARTA A GOLAElection Specialist fo 1-866-My-Vote-1

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National and international celebrities are very busy so when you consider the talent that has chosen to interact with Zeta Phi Beta Sorority you know that our Sorority is recognized as a significant civic and corporate entity.

Celebrities, like Academy Award winning actor and entertainer

Jamie Foxx, help to lift Zeta Phi Beta even higher, so the world

can see what we know to be truethat Zeta Phi Beta Sorority

is a major force for impact and change in the world, and that

the women of Zeta represent the best of the best in all areas of

endeavor!

Grand Basileus Underwood especially appreciated that her

friend Jamie Foxx attended the Inaugural celebration at Zeta

National Headquarters. Interaction with celebrities like award-

winning actor Blair Underwood, The Honorable James E. Clyburn,

Congressman-D (SC-6), U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder and

award-winning gospel recording artist Vicki Winans, bring media

attention, and media gives Zeta a voice that others may not

have. Because of her many years in the entertainment and media

business, Grand Basileus Underwood is in a unique position to

help shine the worlds light on the great things that Zetas are

doing in the world.

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SpinderallaR&B Recording Artist Boul of Sisterly Love

Christopher WilliamsR&B Recording ArtistBoul of Sisterly Love

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Soror Tommy Tonea StewartActress

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Mekhi PhiferActorNEB Board Meeting Guest

George WallaceComedian and Entrepreneur


Vickie WinansGospel Recording Artist and Entrepreneur


Marvin SappGospel Recording Artist and Pastor

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The Rance Allen GroupGospel Recording Artist


Howard HewittR&B Recording Artist

NEB Board Reception Beverly Hills

The Braxton SistersSoror Towanda BraxtonReality Television Stars

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Angela WinbushR&B Recording ArtistBoul of Sisterly Love

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The sixth Storks Nest in the state of Maryland is very unique in that it focuses on teen parents in the Prince Georges County School System. The teen

parents participate in workshops that are held

in their schools, as sponsored by the Teen

Parenting Program. These workshops, which

address nutrition, well baby care and SIDS,

and other topics, are provided by a variety of

persons such as teachers, nurses and social

workers. The teen parent receives points

for each workshop that is attended.

The teen parent can redeem their points at

the Baby Store for various items such as

pampers, clothes, toys or cribs. Annually,

Delta Zeta Zeta Chapter will provide six

mobile Baby Stores at three high schools

(Northwestern, Largo, Suitland) throughout

the county. The stores will open twice each

in the Northern, Central and Southern parts

of the county. Although, the teen parents

can attend any store opening, the sorors

anticipate that they will go to the store in

their area that is most accessible. The chapter

estimates that they will serve up to one

hundred teens annually.

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WHATS HAPPENING IN THE WORLD OF ZETA

The Awesome Atlantic RegionDONATIONS AND CONTRIBUTIONS

The Atlantic Region presented a symbolic check to the National Educational Foundation (NEF) Chair, Dr. Kathryn T. Malvern for $14,285 at the 53rd Atlantic

Regional Conference to go toward the Sororitys

$1 million endowment effort.

The Atlantic Region along with the States of

Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey and New York

donated 25 $25.00 gift cards to the Zetas

House Full of Toys Donation Drive.

The Atlantic Region donated $5,000.00 to the

Wounded Warrior Program during the 53rd

Atlantic Regional Conference.

Delta Zeta Zeta Chapter Opens the 6th Storks Nest in the State of Maryland

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Sorors Issie Jenkins, Esq., Juanita Robinson, Jacqueline C. McNair and Dr. Kathryn T. Malvern, NEF Chair.

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BELOVED SORORITY FOUNDER IS HONORED WITH A BURIAL MARKER

Two undergraduate sorors from Charlotte, North Carolina hap-pened upon a shocking discov-ery: our beloved Founder, Soror Pearl

Anna Neal was burried in an unmarked

grave. Though we were not able to

discover the circumstances that lead

to Soror Neals final resting place, the

Eastern Region made correcting this

oversight a top priority. With assis-

tance and encouragement from Inter-

national Grand Basileus Underwood

and Sorors from around the world, they

were able to secure the funds to pur-

chase a beautiful bronze marker.

Under the leadership of Soror Lynette

Banks-Harris, 18th Eastern Regional

Director, the Sorors of the Eastern Re-

gional, at their 66th Eastern Regional

Leadership Conference, held a Memo-

rial Ceremony for our beloved Past

Founder, Soror Pearl Anna Neal.

The bronze marker was unveiled, on

Saturday, March 12, 2011. There were

approximately 200+ members of Zeta

Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., including Na-

tional Officers and members of Phi

Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. present for the historic occasion.

Soror Lynette Banks-Harris presented a resolution for the memorial ceremony that was

dedicated to Past Founder, Soror Pearl Anna Neal. A small memento, in the shape of a lapel

pin, was presented to those contributors to the marker who were in attendance.

If you are ever in the Charlotte, North Carolina area, we invite you to visit the burial site of

Past Founder, Soror Pearl Anna Neal, along with her mother and aunt. The burial sites are

located at York Memorial Cemetery.

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Eastern Regional officers and attendees at the burial marker dedication for Zeta Founder, Pearl Anna Neal.

Z-HOPE is an outreach service pro-gram that has six primary objectives, corresponding measures of success and a mechanism for chapter recogni-tion. The primary objectives are: To provide culturally appropriate

informational activities according to the Z-HOPE program format

To foster collaborative partnerships between community organizations with shared goals

To promote the opportunities for expansion in Storks Nest programs

To facilitate community service and mentorship opportunities for members of the organization

To provide an equitable chapter recognition program for commu-nity services rendered

To provide a standard reporting format to concentrate efforts and demonstrate the organizations im-pact

Z-HOPE was officially adopted as a national program of Zeta Phi Beta, Sorority, Inc. in July 2008

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WE WELCOME YOU TO THE GREATER GREAT LAKES REGION!

PAST BOULS IN GREAT LAKES REGION

1926 Chicago, IL

1928 Louisville, KY

1933 Chicago, IL

1943 Chicago, IL

1952 Cleveland, OH

1954 Louisville, KY

1968 Chicago, IL

1984 Detroit, MI

HOME OF... Founders Myrtle Tyler Faithful and Viola Tyler Goings were raised near Flushing, Ohio

Our 7th International Past Grand Basileus Fannie R. Givens

Our 8th International Past Grand Basileus Violette N. Anderson

Our 9th International Past Grand Basileus Nellie B. Rogers

Our 17th International Past Grand Basileus Janice Gantt Kissner

Our 20th International Past Grand Basileus Jylla Moore Tearte

Birch Haven in Idlewild, Michigan

Throughout the years, the Great Lakes Region has made an impact throughout the 7 States (Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio and Wisconsin) through outstanding community programs, which have included awarding annual scholarships and continuing to build upon the sororitys national program Z-HOPE (Zetas Helping Other People Excel).

The Greater Great Lakes Region is looking forward to hosting our National Boul Leadership Conference from July 6, 2012- July 11, 2012. Soror Tonia S. Jenkins

GREAT LAKES REGION EPISTOLEUS

Soror Cynthia A. McCoy22ND GREAT LAKES REGIONAL DIRECTOR SOROR

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The Magnificent Midwestern Region has a lot to celebrate and will reach many milestones in 2011-2012. Did you knowseven years after the inception of our

beloved sorority; 1927 in Tulsa, Oklahoma

the Midwestern Region was born. In 2012 we

will mark our 85th Anniversary and plan to celebrate big at our 70th Regional Leadership

Conference in Omaha, NE. Here are a few

noteworthy personal and professional

accolades we would like to share:

MWR Sorors Celebrating life at 100+ years

Soror Inez Giles LEFT102 years young (St. Louis, MO)

Soror Lola Parker Dean RIGHT100 years young (Muskogee, OK)

Soror Alclair Vivian Mays-Pleasant NO PHOTO 105 years young (Tulsa, OK)

Congratulations to the MWR Miss Zeta 2011!

Congratulations to Soror Elizabeth Lassiter,

Tau Alpha (NE), for being crowned MWR Ms.

Zeta 2011!

Janet Lockhart-Johnson was named Citi-zen of the Year for the city of Rock Island in the category of Education. Janet has been a teacher for 41 years. Her contribu-

tions include developing a Lioness Club for

girls that meets throughout the school year

to discuss how girls can emerge as respect-

ful young women. She also serves as Mrs.

Claus at the King Centers annual Christ-

mas party and is President Elect of the IL/

IA Center for Independent Living. She is the

President of the Quad City Negro Heritage

Society, which sponsors the Debutante Cotil-

lion. She served as The Marshall in the Rock

Island Labor Day Parade. Janet is a member

of Xi Pi Zeta Chapter Davenport, IA and Iowa

State Director.

On June 17, 2011, Oklahoma City, OK paid tribute to the life of one of its finest citizens, a Zeta lady, Soror Clara Shepard Luper, a member of Chi Zeta Chapter. Soror Luper was initiated at Langston University. She was a beloved Zeta Dove with over 67 years

of service to our sorority. Soror Luper was a leader in the Oklahoma

City community and across the nation with the NAACP. Her leadership

and tenacity led to the integration of eating establishments across the

Midwest to include Katz Drug Stores.

CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF A CIVIL RIGHTS ICON

News FROM THE Magnificent Midwest Region

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Psi Gamma Zeta of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc. participated in the Opelika Think Pink Breast Cancer Awareness fundraising Walk held Saturday October 8th, 2011 in downtown Opelika. Pictured above are members of Psi Gamma Zeta, the Archonetts, the Amicettes, the Pearlettes, and parents of the youth.

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Zeta Youth Run the World was the theme for the historic first Alabama State Association of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Youth Conference held on

the campus of Alabama State University

September 9-10, 2011.

Young ladies from all across the State

of Alabama converged on the Alabama

State campus, filling it with enthusiasm

and energy. The agenda for a conference

was filled with educational opportunities

designed for youth ranging from the

youngest of the youth auxiliaries, the

Pearlettes (ages 4-6 years), to the oldest of

the youth auxiliaries the Archonettes (ages

14-18). After registration and the opening

ceremony, all of the youth enjoyed an

entertaining evening at the Garrick Hardy

Center for the Pretty Pearlz Rock the Stage

talent show.

The youth Auxiliaries of Auburns Psi

Gamma Zeta chapter participated in all the

workshops provided by the conference.

The workshop topics included: Express You-

Arts & Crafts , Say No to Strangers, Pretty

Girlz Dont Bully, My Girls Are Beautiful

(Self-Esteem 101), Zeta Girlz Run Da World;

Etiquette 1 on 1, Royal Tea: Alabama Youth

Runz the World, and Alabama Rocks: ABC

Spell Me.

During the Banquet, Psi Gamma Zeta

Archonette, Angelia Bailey, provided the

invocation for the conference. Psi Gamma

Zeta Youth received a award for being

the First Youth auxiliary to submit their

registration for the conference and also

for having the largest number of youth (6)

from one sponsored chapter to participant

in the conference. Those youth attending

the conference were: Pearlette Reese

Burks; Amicettes - Angel Bailey, Frances

Bailey, Derica Staley; Archonnettes Cadice

Lewis and Angelia Bailey.

Psi Gamma Zeta Auburn Chapter of Zeta

Phi Beta Sorority Inc. is under the leadership

of Dr. Constance Hendricks. Archonettes

advisors are Sandra Staley and Denise

Rogers. Amicette advisors are Jeannette

Bailey and Amy Core and the Pearlettes

advisors are Stephanie David

and Kim Perkins.

Any one interested in becoming a member

of any of these groups please contact the

chapter at [email protected]

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The matriarch of the Southeastern Region, Soror Marian Harris Shannon, became a triumphant Zeta on

Tuesday, August 9, 2011 in Miami,

Florida. Soror Shannon was a

genuine symbol of the Principles

of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. and

her impact can be felt in the lives

of many from Virginia to South

Florida.

She was a champion for education.

Soror Shannon was an active Life

Member of the Hampton University

Alumnus and the first female to

serve as the editor of the Hampton

Script, the universitys newspaper.

She was a champion for youth. Soror Shannon received numerous

awards prior to her retirement in education and served many

tireless days as a Journalism and Economics teacher at Booker

T. Washington Junior and Senior High School in Miami, Florida.

Soror Shannon was a champion for service. She was an active

member of Greater Bethel A.M.E. Church, The Black Archives,

and the Moseley House. Soror Shannon also served as the last

full term president of the Florida Teachers Association in 1965

and was in office during the merger with the Florida Education

Association.

Ms. Shannon entered the sisterhood of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority,

Inc. in 1946 as a member of the first class of the Beta Tau Zeta

Chapter and continued to be an active member on all levels for

65 years. Soror Shannon has served in various capacities on the

National level - the 1963 Boul Marshall, 2006 Honorary Boul

Marshall, Editor of the Archon, and Advisor to Grand Basilei),

regionally - as Grammateus, Antapokritis, Regional Marshall

and as an inductee of the Southeastern Region Hall of Fame.

In Florida, Soror Shannon served as State Director and was

instrumental in organizing efforts to support undergraduates,

and named a Zeta for all Seasons while holding many positions

in Beta Tau Zeta.

Soror Shannon became one of the first sorors to become a

Diamond Life member and was honored as a Zeta Dove at the

Boul in Dallas, Texas.

She was a lifetime achiever as an educator to many, community

activist for some and a mentor to all. She will be missed but her

love for Zeta still runs deep throughout the Southeastern Region.

Donations are still being accepted to fund the Marian Shannon Scholarship. All donations can be sent to Beta Tau Zeta Chapter, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., P.O. Box 471466, Miami, FL 33247.

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MightyBeta Alpha Chapter

Southern University and A&M College Baton Rouge

Baton Rouge Food Bank Program which distributes food and prepares holiday baskets for the less fortunate

Beta Delta ChapterXavier University New Orleans

True Life Im a Zeta Documentary highlighting the life of a Zeta lady

and featuring interviews with Zetas throughout the city

Lambda Gamma ChapterMcNeese State University Lake Charles, Louisiana

Service Projects Contributions to the Safe Harbor Z-Hope Project and a very successful Prematurity Awareness

Campaign at the Christian Baptist Church

Psi Sigma ChapterLouisiana State University at Shreveport Shreveport

Donation to Well Spring Alliance for Women and Booker T. Washington

Nursing Home - Project which provided gifts to the homes

70 residents

Alpha Beta ChapterDillard University New Orleans

West Jefferson Health Care Center- Community Drive which raised

monetary donations and collected over 100 pounds of toiletries, clothes, books, games, etc. for the care center

Alpha Gamma Zeta ChapterNew Orleans

Susan G. Komen: Walk for the Cure Volunteer event for the fight against cancer. The chapter raised $1,000

for the cause

Epsilon Omicron Zeta ChapterMonroe

Better Love Yourself The First Annual Trunk Show Chapter

presented 31 students (males and females) each enrolling in college for the first time with trunks filled with

items a college bound student would need. Event also included financial, moral and career planning advice

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The Mighty Southern Region is pleased to extend a heartfelt greeting to you. We are extremely grateful to have the opportunity to serve

you and to exemplify the precepts of

scholarship, service, sisterly love, and finer

womanhood, upon which Zeta Phi Beta

Sorority, Incorporated is predicated. As

we approach the start of a new year, it is

with a spirit of gratitude, excitement, and

teamwork that we look forward to meeting,

greeting, working, and fellowshipping with

you.

Let us continue to let our light shine so that

others will see our Christian-like spirit in

all that we do. Sisterhood is a small word,

but with such an important meaning. True

Zeta sisters embrace their challenges,

conquer their fears, and appreciate the rich

history of which our great organization was

founded.

As we travel across the region and impact

the world, we look forward to embracing

challenges, conquering fears, and creating

a piece of history with each and every one

of you. May God continue to bless and

keep you in His care! To God be the Glory!

Southern Regions Team VisionariesAnitra, Keisha, Ernestene, Irene

PICTURED FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: ERNESTEEN VALERE, Louisiana State Director, IRENE TOLIVER, West Texas State Director, SHERYL P. UNDERWOOD, International Grand Basileus, ANITRA KENNEDY

FURLOW, Southern Regional Director and KEISHA M. BEASLEY, East Texas State Director.

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Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. is Joining Forces with our countrys First Lady Michelle Obama to serve and support military families.The Joining Forces initiative is in keeping with our commitment

to caring for those who protect our freedom. By Joining Forces

Zeta Phi Beta will apply our energies to embracing the heroes

among us who serve our country as members of the active

military, military families, veterans and survivors of our fallen

warriors. Joining Forces ties in with our Adopt-a-Military Base/

Adopt-a-Military Family Initiative, both under the umbrella of

Zetas Saluting Those Who Serve!

Zeta joins the country in giving back by Joining Forces to support

those who sacrifice so much to ensure our democracy and its

citizens are protected.

Every chapter that signs up will get Z-HOPE & Distinguish Pearl

Points. For ideas and resources to serve and support military

families via Joining Forces visit the official White House website

at http://www.whitehouse.gov/joiningforces.

For more information contact your Chapter President, State or

Regional Director.

Zeta introduced the Adopt-a-Military Base/Adopt-a-Military

Family initiative in 2010, perfectly aligning with Mrs. Obamas

commitment to support military families. Joining Forces builds

upon the First Ladys long-standing concern for enhanced support

to military families, recognizing the unique challenges they face.

Zeta Phi Beta is also looking for members who currently serve

or who have served in the military. We want to recognize our

members whose service contributes to our countrys freedom,

says Grand Basileus Underwood. She adds, We are especially

looking for our Zeta Doves who served in World War II and

the Korean War. Zetas with military service should visit www.

ZphiB1920.org to register their military service.

ZETAS SALUTING THOSE WHO SERVE!

Zeta Phi Beta Joins First Lady Michelle Obamas Joining Forces Initiative

VISIT WWW.WHITEHOUSE.GOV/JOININGFORCES FOR MORE INFORMATION.

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HATS OFF TO AMICA MARY HINTON

On April 9, 2011, the Phi Mu Zeta Chapter hosted its first annual Zetas Recognizing All Youth (ZRAY) luncheon to honor our exceptional youth

within the rialto school district. Students

and families were honored with a special

lunch, and presented with recognition

awards for their efforts in the following

categories: community service, most

improved, academic achiever, and all

around youth.

ZRAY is a program that we created to

encourage and motivate youth within the

Inland Empire/Pomona Valley in the areas

of scholarship and community service.

Students from ten different area schools in

grades 5-12 were nominated by teachers,

counselors, and church members in the

various categories and honored for their

exemplary work in school and for the

work that they do within their respective

communities. In its first year, the chapter

received over 120 applications, and thanks

to the overwhelming support

from Rialto School Districts

teachers, administrators, and

the district superintendent,

the mayor of the city of Rialto,

as well as local businesses

and Zetas, we were able to

present each student with a

framed certificate, scholastic

medal and an amusement

park gift certificate.

ZRAY is a two-fold

program. Along with

recognizing youth, ZRAY is also our way

of supporting and promoting our national

education foundation. All funds raised

through ticket and advertisement sales

are donated directly to National Education

Foundation (NEF). In our first year, we were

successful with raising over $300 dollars.

Phi Mu Zeta is encouraged by the inquiries

that we have already received from school

administrators who are looking forward to

this years program. Members are in the

planning stages for our 2nd annual ZRAY

Recognition Luncheon. Our goal this year

is to add an additional school district, hand

out over 200 awards, as well as double our

NEF donation.

Ultimately, our hope with the ZRAY

program is to eventually include all of the

schools within our territory and encourage

and recognize those youth who are so

frequently overlooked.

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The Mighty Southern Region was the first region in Zeta to officially charter an Amicae auxiliary. In 1948, the Zeta Amicae Auxiliary of Houston,

Texas was established by Lullelia Walker

Harrison. The auxiliary was chartered

by a group of dynamic ladies that were

dedicated to community service and

friendship to Zeta Phi Beta Sorority,

Incorporated. Only one member of the

original Amicae charter members remains,

Amica Mary Francis Hinton.

Amica Hinton is a tireless member of the

Houston auxiliary. Although she is over

ninety years old she has not slowed down

one bit. Mrs. Hinton regularly attends

meetings, activities and community service

projects of the Houston Amicae auxiliary

and still finds time to support the local Zeta

chapters events.

Amica Hinton served as president of the

Houston auxiliary from 1972 to 1978. She

served as the first coordinator and recorder

of the Southern Regional Amicae Workshop

in 1963 in Houston, Texas. Amica Hinton was

in charge of hosting the Amicae during the

1978 Boul in Houston, Texas.

Amica Hinton has frequently dedicated time

and money to the Storks Nest project. She

helped to furnish layettes, decorations and

other materials for the Cullen and Mount

Vernon Storks Nests. Her tenacity is a

driving force behind the Houston auxiliarys

volunteerism at the Mount Vernon Storks

Nest from its inception to the present.

Amica Hinton is a proud member of Lukes

African Methodist Episcopal Church. She

regularly attends worship and participates

in the congregations outreach efforts. She

also volunteers with numerous agencies and

organizations throughout Houston.

Amica Hinton has been recognized as a

Brilliant Jewel by the Lambda Zeta Chapter.

She has also received accolades and awards

from various agencies throughout the

city. On December 4, 2010 the Southern

Regional Director visited Amica Hinton and

presented her with a token of love on behalf

of the Southern Region.

The Sigma Alpha chapter members and the Amicae continue to serve their community on an ongoing basis through the Storks Nest Program at

Sinai Samaritan Hospital. Participants can

exchange points earned for baby items

each first Saturday of the month at the

Agape Community Center where needy

families can have a home-cooked meal.

THE HISTORY OF AMICAE

As early as 1940, graduate chapters

of Zeta Phi Beta began to realize the

importance of the prestige, good will

and cooperation of women, who for

various reasons were not members

of any Greekletter organization. The

Boosters in Louisville, Kentucky, the

Zeta Court in Tulsa, Oklahoma, the

Zeta Mothers in Los Angeles, Cali-

fornia and perhaps others who were

among the successful active auxilia-

ries attached to Zeta chapters in the

early 40s. They rendered valuable

services to the chapters and the com-

munities, and served as incentives for

other cities to attempt similar organi-

zations. Early in 1948, there was such a

group organized in Omaha, Nebraska,

and they chose the Latin nameAmi-

cae (Friends). At the same time other

groups were being organized over the

country, and it was apparent that Ze-

tas favored the auxiliaries. The Grand

Basileus Lullelia Harrison, included in

her report to the 1948 Boul, a recom-

mendation that chapters be allowed

to organize auxiliaries under the di-

rection of the national body and that

all such auxiliaries be known as Zeta

Amicae. The recommendation was

adopted.

ELIGIBILITYThe Amicae may be mothers, relatives

and friends of sorors and Amicae

in any city where there is an active

graduate chapter of Zeta Phi Beta So-

rority. Membership may also include

other women who express a desire to

become affiliates, who are reputable

citizens in the community, have inter-

est in Zeta activities, take an active

part in community affairs and who are

not eligible for sorority membership.

Members of collegiate Greek-letter

sororities are not eligible for member-

ship. Graduate and undergraduate so-

rors and friends must have the same

qualifications for membership.

AMICAE SPOTLIGHTHATS OFF TO

AMICA MARY HINTON

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President Barack Obama Nominates Zeta Member Judge Bernice Donald for Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals

A Zeta Soars AS A LEGAL EAGLE

In December 2010, President Obama nominated Judge Bernice Bouie Donald for a seat on the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. On September

6, 2011, our beloved soror was confirmed

by the U. S. Senate in a 96 to 2 vote. Soror

Donald, a graduate of the University of

Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of

Law, has been a judge since 1982. She

hears appeals of cases from Tennessee,

Ohio, Michigan and Kentucky. Prior to this

appointment Judge Donald served as a

United States District Judge for the Western

District of Tennessee.

President Obama said Judge Donald has

shown an outstanding commitment to

public service throughout her career and as

a District Judge in Tennessee. He adds, I

am proud to nominate her today for a seat

on the United States Court of Appeals and

I am confident she will serve the American

people with distinction.

Judge Bernice Bouie Donald is a

distinguished jurist with over 28 years of

judicial experience. Soror Donald served

as a United States District Judge for the

Western District of Tennessee 15 years prior

to her stepping into her new role.

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President Barack Obama Nominates Zeta Member Judge Bernice Donald for Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals

Judge Donald was born and raised in Desoto County, Mississippi. In the

1960s, Judge Donald was one of the first students to integrate Olive Branch

High School. In 1974, she graduated from Memphis State University (now the

University of Memphis) and in 1979 she received her law degree from the Cecil

C. Humphreys School of Law at Memphis State University.

After graduating from law school, Judge Donald worked briefly as a sole

practitioner before accepting a position as a staff attorney at Memphis Area

Legal Services, where she provided legal assistance to low-income individuals.

In 1981, she joined the Shelby County Public Defenders Office. In 1982, Judge

Donald was elected to serve as a judge on the Court of General Sessions in

Shelby County, making her the first female African-American judge in the

history of Tennessee. In 1988, she became the first female African-American

federal bankruptcy judge in the nation when she was appointed to that

position by the Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit.

Judge Donald joined Zeta as a member of Alpha Eta Zeta Chapter.

Judge Donald has shown an outstanding commitment to public service throughout her career and as a District Judge in Tennessee.

P R E S I D E N T B A R A C K O B A M A

This is the time to dream with huge expectations for success, realizing that great wealth comes from smart and purposeful spending. Here are my top ten steps to climbing your financially ladder to wealth:

Now is your time to do a reality check. Where do you fall on the list? Is everyone in your household incorporating the steps above? If so, keep up the good workcontinue that climb. If not, focus on your purpose in life and set-up a plan to making your financial dreams come true one step at a time.

Submitted by: Cynthia Elliott, CPA an en-trepreneur and a Certified Pub-lic Accountant (CPA) in Tennes-see. This Zeta has an MBA with a Finance major. In her spare time, she teaches individuals how to set up per-sonal budgets and how to accomplish

their saving goals. She is he au-thor of ABCs That make Cent$ Tools needed to succesfully climb your financial ladder to wealth.

Allow time in your life to DREAM

Manage your Debt

Know what belongs to you

Control Impulse Buying

Shop on a full stomach

Set-up an Emergency Fund

Spend less than you earn

Stick to a Budget (carry it with you at all times)

Review your umbrella of Insurance Coverages

Keep Good and Safe Records

1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.

9.10.

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Donate to the Burn the Mortgage Campaign, empowering Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. to extend our philanthropic efforts and shine the bright light of our beloved sisterhood across this nation and abroad. You may donate as many times as you would like to and are able. When you donate, Zeta will acknowledge your benevolence by listing you on our website and in our national publication, The Archon and during a public event at the 2012 Boul in the Windy City, Chicago, Illinois. All donors will also receive a

Capital Campaign pin and certificate during our 2012 Boul.

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Capital Campaign DonorsWe would also like to acknowledge our 2011 Capital Campaign contributors during the first

giving cycle through July 1, 2011. They are listed below in order of region and chapter.

Soror Jacqueline McNairSapphireChi Beta Zeta

Soror Costella GrantDiamondChi Rho Zeta

Soror Geraldine JohnsonDiamondChi Rho Zeta

Soror Charbet DucketDiamondDelta Zeta Zeta

Soror Kimberly Smith TannDiamondDelta Zeta Zeta

Soror Gina Merritt EppsDiamondXi Tau Zeta

Atlantic Region

Eastern Region

Great Lakes Region

Midwestern Region

Soror Dr. Marjay AndersonDiamondBeta Zeta

Soror Kathleen ThomasDiamondBeta Zeta

Soror Cortina R. JenningsDiamondDelta Zeta

Soror Wanda SmithGoldenNu Tau Zeta

Soror Lynette Banks HarrisDiamondSigma Delta Zeta

Soror Betty EsnaultGoldenLambda Rho Zeta

Soror Carol GrandberryGoldenLambda Rho Zeta

Soror Dorothy KingGoldenLambda Rho Zeta

Soror Cynthia McCoyDiamondPsi Psi Zeta

Soror Willie M. WhitingDiamondZeta Tau Zeta

Soror Tanya DixonGoldenTheta Nu Zeta

Soror Mary TillmanDiamondXi Zeta

Pacific Region

South Central Region

Soror Gwendolyn HodgesDiamondAlpha Psi Zeta

Soror Janetta VarrieDiamondAlpha Psi Zeta

IGB Sheryl P. UnderwoodDiamondAlpha Psi Zeta

Soror Dr. Evelyn WesleyGoldenIota Delta Zeta

Soror Myrtle BallardGoldenIota Delta Zeta

Soror Morine HillDiamondXi Lambda Zeta

Soror Rosie L.T. PridgenDiamondAlpha Delta Zeta

Soror Shirley B. ThompsonDiamondAlpha Delta Zeta

Soror Susie M. PersonDiamondAlpha Rho Zeta

Soror Cora B. EdwardsDiamondGamma Beta Zeta

Soror Stacey SmithSapphirePhi Lambda Zeta

Soror Dr. Constance HendricksDiamondPsi Gamma Zeta

Soror Dr. Denisha HendricksDiamondPsi Gamma Zeta

Soror Tranita AverySapphirePsi Gamma Zeta

Soror Charlotte MillerGoldenRho Nu Zeta

Southern RegionSoror Linda Thomas YorkDiamondAlpha Gamma Zeta

Soror Kimberly BrackettGoldenKappa Zeta

Soror Sara ScarbroughGoldenLambda Zeta

Soror Tunesia BrenardDiamondLambda Zeta

Soror Hazel WilsonDiamondPsi Zeta

Soror Dorothy PerraultDiamondUpsilon Mu Zeta

Southeastern RegionSoror Lucille S. BaconDiamondAlpha Theta Zeta

Soror Alpha G. HayDiamondBeta Alpha Zeta

Soror Elaline RudolphDiamondBeta Alpha Zeta

Soror Sandy SimpsonSapphireBeta Alpha Zeta

Soror Vallely HollowayDiamondBeta Alpha Zeta

Soror Lee Rivers HarrisDiamondBeta Sigma Zeta

Soror Annie BakerDiamondBeta Tau Zeta

Soror Barbara KirnesDiamondBeta Tau Zeta

Soror Brenda H. WilliamsDiamondBeta Tau Zeta

Soror Cora Coleman PorteeDiamondBeta Tau Zeta

Soror Darlene SparksSapphireBeta Tau Zeta

Soror Lorna MatthewsDiamondBeta Tau Zeta

Soror Marion ShannonSapphireBeta Tau Zeta

Soror Rosetta VickersDiamondBeta Tau Zeta

Soror Verna JohnsonDiamondDelta Sigma Zeta

19th IGB Soror Eunice ThomasDiamondEpsilon Eta Zeta

Soror Mary Marlene SharpDiamondEpsilon Eta Zeta

Soror Mary Strozier WeaverDiamondEpsilon Eta Zeta

Soror Evelyn BrownDiamondEpsilon Zeta

Soror Bessie FulksDiamondEta Gamma Zeta

Soror Katheryn DavisDiamondEta Omega Zeta

Soror E. Virginia JohnsonDiamondEta Theta Zeta

Soror Hariett GreenDiamondEta Theta Zeta

Soror Mary JacksonDiamondIota Omicron Zeta

Soror Lois McKellarDiamondKappa Iota Zeta

Soror Mae Williams HaleDiamondKappa Iota Zeta

Soror Dr. Robbie LatimoreGoldenOmicron Alpha Zeta

Soror Evon MazyckSapphirePhi Omicron Zeta

Soror Kathryn WilliamsSapphirePhi Omicron Zeta

Soror Beulah RobinsonDiamondRho Epsilon Zeta

Soror Ruby MyersDiamondRho Epsilon Zeta

Soror Chrislyn TurnerDiamondRho Xi Zeta

Soror Rosemarie FarngaloSapphireSigma Mu Zeta

Soror Cynthia AsiaDiamondZeta Mu Zeta

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ZETAS FIRST-EVER NATIONAL CHOIR! I pray this message finds you all blessed and highly favored

among women!

Zetas National Choir Committee is still celebrating the wonderful time we had at the 2011 Zeta Organizational Leadership Conference! Indeed the 200-voice Zeta National Choir showed up and showed out! As a result, the

National Choir has been invited to perform at the 2012 Zeta

Phi Beta Sorority Boul in Chicago, IL! This is a great honor

and we continue to look forward to God opening even more

doors for the choir in the near future. Also, we have expanded

the Zeta National Choir Committee by adding Regional Choir

Coordinators to the team. In doing so, you can expect to receive

communications from your Regions Choir Coordinator. Dont be

surprised if your Regional Director takes advantage of the very

idea of assembling a sweet sounding, soul stirring, hand clappin,

foot stompin Regional Choir to perform at Regional conferences

and events. We encourage you to utilize the Regional Choirs

during all meetings, social functions & observances especially

Christmas Parties, Founders Day, Finer Womanhood Week, Finer

Womanhood Month, Necrology & Rededication Services.

Visit www.zphib1920.org to register for the National Choir online!

COMFORT FOOD FOR THE SOULRejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice! Let your gentleness be known to all men. The Lord is at hand. Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. - Philippians 4:4-7.

For most of us the holiday season brings with it a myriad of parties, gift exchanges, and shopping sprees. To get ready for these events, we have to shop, buy, bake, and travel which eventually results in our becoming overwhelmed,

exhausted, and frustrated. Then we wonder why we dont have

the holiday cheer everyone expects at this time of year.

My prayer is that you will not become distracted by the many

events of the holiday season, at least not too busy to remember

to include God in your daily lives. Let us rejoice during this time,

and always remember the true meaning of the holiday season.

There may be problems and distractions ahead for you. They

may rise up on the left and on the right. They may come at you

head on, but remember that the Lord can give you, the peace

of God, which surpasses all understanding to guard your hearts

and minds. God would have you to rejoice in the midst of the

holiday distractions. As the apostle Paul puts it and he surely had

his share of distractions, Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice!

SOROR TANYA D. FITZGERALDNational ChaplainNational Choir Director

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Miss Robbie Montgomery is the owner and resident matriarch of Sweetie Pies and Sweetie Pies

at the Mangrove, the nationally

acclaimed soul food restaurants

she founded in her hometown

of St. Louis, MO. Miss Robbie,

as she is affectionately called,

is known for her made-from-

scratch favorites like macaroni &

cheese, smothered pork, baked

chicken and peach cobbler.

Miss Robbies restaurants have

attracted a popular following

among both local St. Louis

residents and celebrities alike.

Now we all can experience Miss

Robbies cooking via Welcome

to Sweetie Pies a series on

OWN (Oprah Winfrey Network).

The show follows the loud,

loving and musical Montgomery

family as they work to expand

their family-owned business,

one soulful dish at a time. Since

the weather is turning cold, we

asked Miss Robbie, What is your

favorite cold weather comfort

food? According to Miss

Robbie, When its cold out, I like

to serve my family Oxtail Soup. I

prepare it slow-cooked, allowing

for the meat to be tenderized.

Its warm, hearty and fills you up

- the perfect comfort food for

sure! Yum!

Prior to running her own

restaurants, Miss Robbie toured

the U.S. singing backup for Ike

and Tina Turner during the 1960s.

Her stint as an Ikette launched

a singing career that spanned

over 20 years, including gigs

as a background singer for The

Supremes, Stevie Wonder, James

Brown, Pattie LaBelle and The

Rolling Stones, among others.

Because finding a welcoming

restaurant could be difficult for

African-Americans during the

60s, Miss Robbie often ended

up cooking for the group while

on the road, honing her mothers

recipes along the way.

Now, at the age of seventy, Miss

Robbies life in the limelight is

not over, as she finds herself still

entertaining the masses every

day at Sweetie Pies! You can

always find her on the floor of the

restaurant, during the busy lunch

rush, cutting up and chatting

with the customers who come

from all over the world to get a

taste of her famous soul food.

Her son, Tim, is her business

partner, and together they have

two Sweetie Pies locations

running successfully. For Miss

Robbie, however, that is not

enough, and now she is working

to build her legacy and plans to

open a new, even bigger Sweetie

Pies in downtown St. Louis,

where as a little girl, she was not

allowed during segregation.

Shes come a long way, and this

willful woman doesnt plan on

letting anything stand in the

way of her dreams to own a

building with a huge restaurant

and banquet facility. Sweetie

Pies: The Upper Crust. At this

location, she hopes to fulfill

her lifelong dream of opening

a restaurant, banquet hall,

cooking school and performing

arts space in one. Miss Robbie

remains devoted to both her

other Sweetie Pies locations and

serving her community. Active

in charity outreach programs,

Miss Robbie helps provide job

training to formerly incarcerated

men and women and food to

those in need.

Welcome to Sweetie Pies airs

Saturdays, 9-10 p.m. ET/PT.

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International Grand Basileus Sheryl Underwood and her fellow presidents of the National Pan-Hellenic Council of Presidents represent the nine greek-letter member organizations and millions of members world-wide. Grand Basileus Underwood, and her colleagues,

feel strongly that participating, as a unified group, in major activities and

events reinforces the accessibility and relevance of the organizations in

todays culture.

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FEATURE IN ESSENCE For the first time in the history of Essence Magazine, the publication brought together all four International Presidents

of the sororities of the Divine Nine. The group gathered in Washington,

DC for an engaging discussion that resulted in a four-page feature story

included in the December 2010 issue of the magazine.

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The White HouseIn December 2009 the National Pan-Hellen-

ic Council Presidents accepted an invitation

from President and Mrs. Barack Obama to

join them for a holiday celebration at the

White House. The celebration was hosted

by the President and First Lady and orga-

nized by First Lady Michelle Obamas East

Wing Social Office. Invitees for this gath-

ering included Oprah Winfrey, our broth-

er Rev. Al Sharpton, author/pastor Joel

Osteen, Gayle King and a host of national

and international dignitaries.

BET Celebration of GospelThe National Pan-Hellenic Council Presi-

dents spread holiday cheer by attending

the BET Celebration of Gospel. Because our

International Grand Basileus is a member of

the BET family of entertainers, she extend-

ed a personal invitation to members of the

National Pan-Hellenic Council of Presidents,

the Divine Nine, to attend th

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