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Chartered in 2003, Tau Eta Zeta Chapter is elated to be celebrating its 5th year as a pivotal force in im- proving Baltimore City. Since its chartering the chapter has grown from 14 members to well over 50 driven and determined young women. Some notable accomplish- ments are the establishment of the Sharon K. Harvey Memorial Scholar- ship Foundation, Inc., the Tamara D. Harris Continuing Education Schol- arship, the Archonette Book Schol- arship & the establishment of a Stork’s Nest with the Baltimore Health System at St. Agnes. Tau Eta Zeta Chapter has also re- ceived many awards & certificates on the State, Regional and National level for their zealous work in the name of Zeta. As the chapter con- tinues to celebrate their 5th year of service, they would like to thank all that have made their success possi- ble. Tau Eta Zeta Chapter - Unyielding Service in Baltimore - 5 Years Strong! Tau Eta Zeta Welcomes its Newest Initiates: 5 Forces of Destruction During the Maryland Leadership Conference, Tau Eta Zeta Chapter had the privilege of inducting its newest members. Collectively known as “5 Forces of Destruction, the chapter welcomes, Sorors Janelle Dawkins, TaShonda Henry-Pugh, Lakiesha Holden, Tiffany Pimble & Kimberly Sum- mers. These new members have already begun working hard in the chapter and helping to uphold the principles of such a notable organi- zation. Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. — Tau Eta Zeta Chapter Volume 4, Issue 1 Tau Eta Zeta Times Baltimore City, Maryland “Zeta’s Educating for Total Awareness” Special points of interest: Passing of Past Grand Harrison Stork’s Nest Grand Opening Whether it’s Sigma or Zeta, it’s ALL PHI BETA Calendar of Events Inside this issue: Passing of Past Grand Harrison 2 Ol’ Skool 2 Nu Skool 3 NPHC Events 5 Boule’ 2008 6 Youth on The Move 8 Zeta Spotlight 13 Sisterly Reminders 14 Pictured Above: The Official Tau Eta Zeta Chapter Commemorative 5 year Logo (Designed by Soror Christina Debnam) Pictured L to R: Sorors Tiffany Pimble, Kimberly Summers, Lakiesha Holden, Janelle Dawkins & TaShonda Henry-Pugh Expanding the Realm of Zeta October 19, 2008

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Page 1: Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. — Tau Eta Zeta Chapter …zphib-thz.org/Newsletter/newsletter.pdfat the age of 15 from Booker T. Washington High School. She went on to attend Wiley

Chartered in 2003, Tau Eta Zeta

Chapter is elated to be celebrating

its 5th year as a pivotal force in im-

proving Baltimore City. Since its

chartering the chapter has grown

from 14 members to well over 50

driven and determined young

women. Some notable accomplish-

ments are the establishment of the

Sharon K. Harvey Memorial Scholar-

ship Foundation, Inc., the Tamara D.

Harris Continuing Education Schol-

arship, the Archonette Book Schol-

arship & the establishment of a

Stork’s Nest with the Baltimore

Health System at St. Agnes.

Tau Eta Zeta Chapter has also re-

ceived many awards & certificates

on the State, Regional and National

level for their zealous work in the

name of Zeta. As the chapter con-

tinues to celebrate their 5th year of

service, they would like to thank all

that have made their success possi-

ble.

Tau Eta Zeta Chapter - Unyielding Service in Baltimore - 5 Years Strong!

Tau Eta Zeta Welcomes its Newest Initiates: 5 Forces of Destruction

During the Maryland Leadership

Conference, Tau Eta Zeta Chapter

had the privilege of inducting its

newest members. Collectively

known as “5 Forces of Destruction,

the chapter welcomes, Sorors

Janelle Dawkins, TaShonda

Henry-Pugh, Lakiesha Holden,

Tiffany Pimble & Kimberly Sum-

mers. These new members have

already begun working hard in the

chapter and helping to uphold the

principles of such a notable organi-

zation.

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. — Tau Eta Zeta Chapter

Volume 4, Issue 1

Tau Eta Zeta Times Baltimore City, Maryland

“Zeta’s Educating for Total Awareness”

Special points of interest:

• Passing of Past Grand

Harrison

• Stork’s Nest Grand

Opening

• Whether it’s Sigma or

Zeta, it’s ALL PHI BETA

• Calendar of Events

Inside this issue:

Passing of Past Grand Harrison

2

Ol’ Skool 2 Nu Skool

3

NPHC Events

5

Boule’ 2008

6

Youth on The Move

8

Zeta Spotlight

13

Sisterly Reminders

14

Pictured Above: The Official Tau Eta

Zeta Chapter Commemorative 5 year

Logo

(Designed by Soror Christina Debnam)

Pictured L to R: Sorors Tiffany Pimble, Kimberly Summers, Lakiesha Holden,

Janelle Dawkins & TaShonda Henry-Pugh

Expanding the

Realm of Zeta

October 19, 2008

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It is with humbled hearts that

members of Tau Eta Zeta Chap-

ter remember Past Grand

Lullelia W. Harrison who passed

on Saturday, October 11, 2008.

Her life works are too numerous

to count, but she was a woman

of high standards and gave un-

selfishly to Zeta. Born on Janu-

ary 24, 1913, in Houston, Texas,

she was the daughter of a black-

smith & her mother was a

housewife. As a child she at-

tended Crawford Elementary

School and went on to graduate

at the age of 15 from Booker T.

Washington High School. She

went on to attend Wiley College

in Marshall, Texas in the Fall of

1928 where she found Zeta. She

became a member of Zeta Phi

Beta Sorority in 1929 and has

been a long standing, hard work-

ing member ever since. She has

served in many capacities with in

the sorority, and has worked

within the national body for more

than 60 years. As the 12th Na-

tional President of Zeta Phi Beta

Sorority, Inc., Past Grand Harri-

son initiated the Housing Project

of 1943. It was under her admini-

stration that the Amicae auxiliary

was established and the Archon

came into publication.

At the time of her passing, she

In Memory of Triumphant Past Grand Lullelia W. Harrison

Congratulations to THZ’s Newly Elected Officers

NEWLY ELECTED CHAPTER OFFICERS

First Vice President– Wanda A. Claiborne

Third Vice President– Theresa A. Lewis

Recording Secretary– Liset Collazo-Dingle

Assistant Secretary– Kimberly Whitaker

Treasurer– Tamara D. Harris

Assistant Financial Secretary- Yolanda M. Jackson

Parliamentarian- Tamara D. Harris

Epistoleus– Brenda McKinley

Custodian– Keisha L. Bownes

Elections have been held and

Tau Eta Zeta chapter has many

new officers that are ready to

serve. The current sorority year

proves to be a busy one but

these officers are up for the

challenge. As the chapter is

growing and taking on new re-

sponsibilities, these young

women have more to do than

ever.

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was the oldest living Past Grand

Basileus of Zeta Phi Beta Soror-

ity, Inc.

The works of Past Grand Harri-

son have touched not only the

lives of Zetas, but of all those

she has come in contact with.

She will truly be missed and we

will keep her family in our

thoughts and prayers.

Our fallen dove has taken flight, Into the glorious Zeta Light

Though she will be missed, remember what’s true God needs her more than you & I do Her life was so full of wonders untold

Now the gates of glory her eyes will behold Her day has now ended, she finished her test At home with the Lord, in peace she can rest

“In Loving Memory of Past Grand Lullelia Walker Harrison”

Remember to Purchase your

“Valentine’s Day Raffle” tickets

for a chance to win a trip for

TWO to FABULOUS

LAS VEGAS!!!!

Winner announced at the Ol’

Skool 2 Nu Skool Fundraiser!!

(You need not be present to win)

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It’s that time of year again. Time

to come out and have some fun

with the ladies of Tau Eta Zeta

Chapter at their annual “Ol’

Skool 2 Nu Skool” Scholarship

Fundraiser. The proceeds will

benefit the Sharon K. Harvey

Memorial Scholarship Founda-

tion, Inc. that helps Baltimore

City teens attend college. Re-

member, it’s for a great cause

and you don’t want to miss the

fun. So mark your calendars for

Saturday, November 8th, 8pm–

1:30am at the Forum Caters. If

you want to have even MORE

fun, dress up & enter the “Best

Dressed Contest”. You can

come “Nu Skool” chique or

bring the “Ol’ Skool” flavor back!!

It’s up to you, just be there and

be ready to have a good time.

The Soul Train is coming

through so you don’t want to

miss it. DJ Tanz will be on the

wheels of steel so you know the

party won’t stop!!

For ticket information contact

Yolanda at 410-340-5837 or

Liset at 443-756-2773. You can

also purchase tickets online at

w w w . z p h i b - t h z . o r g / p a y /

skhscholarship.html. The cost is

$50 in advance and $55 at the

door. Hope to see you there!!

Ol’ Skool 2 Nu Skool Scholarship Fundraiser: Come PARTY in the name of Scholarship!!!

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Ol’ Skool 2 Nu Skool

Saturday, November 8, 2008

Forum Caters (4210 Primrose Ave)

Baltimore, MD 21215

$50 ($55 at the door)

Lavish Buffet & Premium Open Bar!!

Tau Eta Zeta Times

Come dressed to IMPRESS & enter the

BEST DRESSED CONTEST

(Male & Female Winners)

Soul Train Scramble Board

“Ain’t no party like a THZ Party, cuz a THZ party don’t STOP!!”

THZ Sorors partying with a purpose

Lavish buffet courtesy of the Forum Caters

Be sure to buy a raffle ticket

to win a trip for TWO TO

LAS VEGAS!!

(The winner will be announced during Ol’ Skool 2 Nu Skool)

Just ask any Tau Eta Zeta Member!!

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The community service committee of

Tau Eta Zeta Chapter is always on

the move looking for new ways in

which to be a greater service to the

Baltimore community. Tau Eta Zeta

Chapter has recently started a part-

nership with “A Way Home” group

home for girls. This facility provides

a comfortable atmosphere for young

ladies from diverse backgrounds

that are trying to improve them-

selves. The chapter provides men-

toring on social, financial & educa-

tional topics to the ladies as well as

donates needed items.

Currently the committee is having a

drive for the ladies of “A Way Home”

to collect new undergarments. If you

would like to make a donation the

deadline is Sunday, October 19th so

please contact Katrina Debnam at

[email protected].

The committee continues to work

with Our Daily Bread and the MD

Food bank, volunteering countless

hours to help those in need. Helping

the environment is also important to

the ladies of Tau Eta Zeta Chapter

as they participate in Adopt-A-

Highway. This is a perfect opportu-

nity to all of those interested to come

out and serve the community with

the chapter. The next Adopt-A-

Highway is scheduled for Sunday,

October 26th at 2:30pm at Overlea

High School. For information about

volunteering, please contact Celere

Leonard at [email protected].

The membership committee of Tau Eta Zeta

chapter is busy under the direction of their new

chair, Wanda A. Claiborne. The committee has

it’s first event scheduled for Saturday, October

25th, Bowling at Woodlawn Lanes at 5:30pm,

everyone is welcome to attend. The Tau Eta

Zeta “Alley Katz”, the chapter’s bowling team

will be joining in the fun as well.

The Fall Informational will be held Sunday,

November 2nd at 2pm at the White Marsh Li-

brary located at 8133 Sandpiper Circle, Balti-

more, MD 21236. This is a perfect time to learn

more about Zeta and Tau Eta Zeta chapter as a

whole.

If you are interested in membership with Tau

Eta Zeta chapter, please contact Wanda A.

Claiborne at [email protected].

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Tau Eta Zeta members of Spring 2008 with Elaine Berry of

“A Way Home”

Sorors Katrina & Christina Debnam

Tau Eta Zeta Times

Community Service: Answering the Call of Zeta

Membership hosts first activity of the sorority year, get ready for bowling!!

Pictured Right: Members of the Tau Eta Zeta “Alley Katz”

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The Baltimore Area NPHC hosts a

variety of events throughout the

year. The annual picnic proved to be

fun for all who were came out.

Currently the National Pan-Hellenic

Council (NPHC) is busy finalizing

plans for the NPHC Eastern Re-

gional Conference. The conference

will take place at the Marriott-

Burkshire Conference Hotel in Tow-

son Maryland from November 7-9,

2008.

There will be a public forum on Fri-

day, November 7 at 7:30pm entitled

“What Now: The State of Black

America after the 2008 Election”.

This event will take place on the

campus of Towson University in the

University Union in the Potomac

Lounge. All are encouraged to at-

tend.

There will be a number of work-

shops and plenary sessions discuss-

ing pressing issues of today’s

changing world from the perspective

of the Greek professional.

Friday evening from 10pm-2am

there will be a Black Affair at the

conference center, the cost to attend

is $20. For more information about

the NPHC Eastern Regional Confer-

ence, contact Simmone Wainwright

at [email protected].

Board of the NPHC were also in attendance.

President of the NPHC, Jennifer Jones (Zeta

Phi Beta) and 1st Vice President, Robert C.

Smith (Omega Psi Phi) were among those

representing the council. For more informa-

tion about the NPHC, visit them on the web

at www.nphchq.org.

During the Congressional Black Caucus

(CBC) held in September in Washington,

DC., area chapters of the NPHC hosted a

joint reception to recognize members of

Divine 9 organizations that also serve the

CBC. The reception was attended by

over 800 people and provided a platform

for Greek networking and

collaboration.

National Presidents of the

respective NPHC organiza-

tions were present, including

Zeta’s own Sheryl Under-

wood.

Members of the National

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Sorors at the Baltimore Area NPHC Picnic

Tau Eta Zeta Chapter members pictured with Sheryl

Underwood, the International Grand Basileus of Zeta

Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.

Tau Eta Zeta Times

NPHC prepares for the 2008 Regional Conference

NPHC at the Congressional Black Caucus

Soror Jennifer Jones, President of the NPHC & Soror Sheryl Underwood, Inter-

national Grand Basileus of Zeta Phi Beta

Sorority, Inc.

Frater Robert C. Smith, 1st Vice President of the NPHC & Soror Celere Leonard, NPHC Representative (THZ)

Mark your calendars, the 2008 NPHC Eastern Regional Conference will be held

November 7th-9th at the Marriott-Burkshire Conference Hotel

Towson, Maryland

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After much hard work and planning,

Tau Eta Zeta Chapter is proud to

announce the Grand Opening of

their own Stork’s Nest. The Stork’s

Nest is part of the Baltimore Medical

System at St. Agnes. The Grand

Opening is Wednesday, November

12th from 12pm-2pm at Baltimore

Medical System at St. Agnes (900

Caton Ave, 21229) and the ribbon

cutting ceremony will take place at

1pm. Please come out to celebrate

this event.

For more information about the

chapter’s Stork’s Nest, visit

www.zphib-thz.org/nat_proj.html

Newly Elected National Officers

International Grand Basileus– Sheryl P.

Underwood

National 1st Anti-Basileus– Mary B. Wright

National 2nd Anti-Basileus– Scarlet H.

Black

National 3rd Anti-Basileus– DeAndrea

Herron

National Grammateus– Michelle P. Norman

National Tamias– Tanya C. Henderson

National Phylacter– Emma Faulk

Chair of the Executive Board– Janet Y.

Bivins, Esq.

Chair of the Trustee Board– Dr. Rosa T.

Brown

Graduate Member at Large– Jacqueline

Lemon-Denton

Undergraduate Member at Large– Ameerah

Abdhur-Rahman

The 2008 Boule’ was held in “Fabulous”

Las Vegas, Nevada. Sorors from all

over the country and globe converged

on Las Vegas to handle the business of

Zeta as well as have a little fun. Tau Eta

Zeta Chapter sent four delegates, So-

rors Keisha Bownes, Tia Boyd, Tiffani

Cutler, & Aisha Miller.

During Boule’, elections were held for

national officers and Sheryl Underwood

was named the 23rd International Grand

Basileus of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. It

was also during this Boule’ that Z-HOPE

became an official programmatic thrust

of the sorority. Z-HOPE stands for

“Zetas Helping Other People Excel”.

Through Z-HOPE projects, chapters are

able to help the communities in which

they live and the global community as a

whole. For more information about Z-

HOPE, visit the national website at

www.zphib1920.org.

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Items donated to start Tau Eta Zeta’s Stork’s Nest

Tau Eta Zeta Chapter members during Boule’ 2008

Tau Eta Zeta Times

Grand Opening of Tau Eta Zeta’s Stork’s Nest

Boule’ 2008: Pearls & Diamonds in the Desert

Come to the Grand Open-

ing of Tau Eta Zeta’s

Stork’s Nest at Baltimore

Medical System at

St. Agnes.

The Ribbon Cutting

Ceremony is

November 12th at 1pm.

Tau Eta Zeta Chapter members after the Gala at Boule’ 2008

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During the month of August, Tau Eta Zeta had its’ yearly Leadership Re-

treat. The goal was to educate members on parliamentary procedures and

handling chapter business on different levels. At the event the official logo

for the chapter’s 5th anniversary was unveiled. Designed by none other than

Tau Eta Zeta’s own Soror Christina Debnam, the logo has been made into a

lovely lapel pin worn by chapter members and other sorors alike.

Soror Teraleen Campbell taught a segment on committee member involve-

ment and committee chair responsibility. The chapter Basileus, Lisa M. Hud-

ley also gave a dynamic presentation on the State of the Chapter. Tau Eta

Zeta chapter is continuing to flourish and blaze new trails in the Baltimore

Community. For more information about Tau Eta Zeta Chapter, visit

www.zphib-thz.org.

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L to R: Sorors Harrison-Murray, Hudley & Harris

Sorors are listening to a presentation during the retreat

Tau Eta Zeta Times

Leadership Retreat: Business & Sisterly Bonding

L to R: Sorors Dawkins, Whitaker, Lewis & Summers

L to R: Sorors Hudley, Henry-Pugh & Leonard

Soror Teraleen Campbell, guest speaker for the retreat

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“I liked it all. It showed a big range of African American music.” ~ Archonette Kourtney Goffe

On Saturday, September 27, 2009,

the Archonette Club was afforded

the opportunity to witness an auspi-

cious performance by the GIA Group

for the Dr. Nathan Carter Foundation

Annual Benefit Concert. The per-

formance was conducted as part of

a 5-year plan to raise $100,000 for

Music major scholarships. Ar-

chonettes Kourtney Goffe, Roneisha

Green, Bria Holman and Tiara Wil-

liams received donated tickets from

the Eunice Clement Sligh Founda-

tion, Inc. The Archonettes enjoyed

melodious harmonic tunes in various

genres from Opera to Negro Spiritu-

als to Gospel all penned and/or

arranged by Dr. Carter. The Ar-

chonettes had different views of the

performance but all had a great time

and thoroughly enjoyed the experi-

ence.

For more information about the Ar-

chonettes or how to become one,

visit them on the web at http://

www.zphib-thz.org/Archonettes.html

other persons representing various au-

thors. They were given an opportunity

to meet Bernadette Stanis, known as

Thelma from the sitcom “Good Times”.

The activity ended abruptly due to a bad

rain storm; however, before leaving they

were briefly able to enjoy a cooking

demonstration by the world renowned

Chef Martin Yang. They were very ex-

cited about being big sisters and hang-

ing out with Amicette Carletta Knight.

“It started out fun but if it hadn’t rain, we would’ve had a better time.” ~ Archonette Erin Smith

Knowledge is Power and Reading is

Fundamental in the pursuit of Scholar-

ship. Keeping in line with the precepts

of our great Sisterhood, the Archonettes

attended the Baltimore Book Festival.

Archonettes Bria Holman, Cache Ervin,

Erin Smith and Tiara Williams exempli-

fied good manners, poise and communi-

cation skills when interacting with each

other as well as writers, publicist and

Youth on the Move & good conversation hosted at Ar-

chonette Advisor, Soror Tamara Harris'

home.

Soror Vonda Holman-Carter conducted

an exciting and interactive ice breaker

which led to various dramatic perform-

ances by the group. Archonette Morgan

Murray was voted the best dramatic

performance. The days events con-

cluded with Soror Tamara Harris sharing

information about the Archonette club

and the expectations for the upcoming

year with the future Archonettes and

parents.

The Pearlettes, Amicettes & Ar-

chonettes kicked off the new Sorority

Year with a Welcome Back Picnic on

Saturday Sept 6th. Amicette Advisor,

Soror Collazo-Dingle planned a wonder-

ful outdoor pool party for the Amicettes

& Pearlettes but due to the Hurricane

the Luau had to be moved indoors. The

inclement weather did not stop the fun

as good times were had during the

limbo contest & pass the coconut con-

test. The Archonettes bonded over food

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Archonettes Tiara Williams, Roneisha Green, Bria Holman,

and Kourtney Goffe

Tau Eta Zeta Times

Archonettes Bria Holman, Tiara Williams, Cache Ervin

and Erin Smith and Amicette Carleeta Knight

Interested youth and current youth members

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The Fall Informational held on Sept 21st

was attended by over 60 young ladies.

Program participants were Pearlettes

Alison Alston, Alexandra Alston, Kayla

Clark; Amicettes Kamaria Dingle &

Georgia Ruffin and Archonette Presi-

dent Tiara Williams. Archonette Advisor,

Soror Vonda Holman-Carter facilitated a

fun bonding activity where the nursery

rhyme "Old McDonald Had a Farm" in

different genres of music. The Country &

Gospel genres seemed to be a big hit.

On Sunday October 19, 2008 the Youth Auxiliary will host a Baby Shower for the THZ Stork's Nest located at St. Agnes Hospital. In addition, Fall Induction will be held on October 19, 2008. We are looking to induct a record amount of new members. The Amicettes & Archonettes look for-ward to a public speaking workshop

given by Soror Gigi Barnett of WJZ TV in November. While the Pearlettes are gear-ing up to attend a December perform-ance of the Nutcracker. As you can see the THZ Youth Auxiliary has started the year with zeal. Please support the girls as they blaze a trial of positivity, growth & community outreach. The Amicettes would like to thank the Sorors who have supported & donated to their ongoing Loose Change drive. In addition, the Amicettes are also doing a PHONERAISER - please donate old unused phones and inkjet cartridges. The phones will be shipped off to be recycled and the Amicettes will earn money. The Youth Advisors would like to wel-come the wonderfully awesome additions of Sorors LeTonya Smith (Pearlette Advi-sor) & Vonda Holman-Carter (Archonette Advisor). For more information about the youth auxiliaries please contact DaVita Alston at [email protected].

Youth on the Move (continued)

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Youth Informational

Tau Eta Zeta Times

Archonettes Tiara Williams, and Pearlettes

THZ President, Lisa Hudley & guests at Youth Informational

Pearlettes, with Advisors

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Though Tau Eta Zeta is a very close chapter, they always find

time to support other Zeta chapters as we are all working to-

ward a common goal.

The Sorors of Tau Eta Zeta Chapter continues demonstrating Sisterhood by supporting Alpha Zeta Chapter as they cele-brated their 85th Chapter Anniversary on Saturday, September 20, 2008. Sorors Lisa Hudley (President), Tamara Harris, Cheryl Harrison-Murray, Vonda Holman-Carter, Yolanda Jack-son, Theresa Lewis and Brenda McKinley looked beautiful in their after five attire representing the epitome of Finer Woman-hood. Sorors Kim Sawyer and Jackie McNair were recognized as the Past First National Vice President and Maryland State Director, respectively. Soror Brenda McKinley was recognized as a Past President of Alpha Zeta Chapter with a roaring cheer from her fellow chapter members. In the true light of Sister-hood, Tau Eta Zeta shared a table, enjoyed a delicious meal and had a wonderful fellowship with Delta Zeta Zeta, Lambda

Gamma Zeta and Tau Delta Zeta Chapters. The evening culmi-nated with dancing to a phenomenal live band and reminiscing with sorors from other chapters throughout the State of Mary-land. It was truly an evening to remember!

hood is all about. Not only does Tau Eta Zeta and Tau Delta Zeta Chapters portray the precepts of our beloved sorority, we also demonstrate the concept by hosting wonderful bonding activi-ties such as the Brunch @ Bust-ers.

The beautiful Sorors of Tau Eta Zeta and Tau Delta Zeta Chap-ters joined together for food, fun and a fabulous time at Dave & Busters on Sunday, September 28, 2008. Sorors were able to meet new sorors, share funny stories, cheer for their favorite football team and have a phe-nomenal sister bonding experi-ence. This is and was a true representation of what Sister-

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Sorors attending Alpha Zeta Chapter’s 85th Anniversary

Tau Eta Zeta Times

Socializing with our Sisters

Tau Eta Zeta & Tau Delta Zeta Chapters at Dave & Buster’s

Zeta Trivia!!

The first SOROR to EMAIL the CORRECT answer to

[email protected] gets a PRIZE!! Good Luck!!

“What chapter was Lullelia W. Harrison

initiated into when she became a Zeta?”

Did YOU know???

Alberta Williams King, mother

of Martin Luther King Jr. was a

Hampton Alumni….

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While we do spend time with our Zeta Sorors, Tau Eta Zeta Chapter makes time to support the brothers of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. as well. Tau Eta Zeta hosts and attends events in conjunction with Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. on a regular basis. This is to culti-vate sisterly & brotherly love that makes the Sigma/Zeta bond such a unique one. Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. & Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. are the only organizations of the National Pan-Hellenic Council that are constitutionally bound. The Brothers of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. Zeta Sigma chapter welcome sorors to join them for tailgating at every Morgan State University Home game!! Visit them on the web at http://pbs-zetasigma.org/

For more information on joint Zeta/Sigma events, contact our Zeta/Sigma Liaison, Alexandra King at [email protected].

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Volume 4, Issue 1

Sorors & Frat at Zeta Sigma’s Crab Feast

Tau Eta Zeta Times

Whether it’s Sigma or Zeta….It’s ALL PHI BETA!!

Tau Eta Zeta Sorors at Zeta Sigma’s Crab Feast

Blue & White Social Hour

Phi Beta Sigma Boat Ride Tau Eta Zeta’s End of the Year Cookout

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Volume 4, Issue 1

Tau Eta Zeta Times

Sisterly Sudoku

This Sudoku is ranked EASY

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♦ Every column of 9 numbers MUST include all numbers from 1-9

♦ Every 3 X 3 box MUST include all numbers 1-9

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13 So if you faithfully obey the commands I am giving you today—to love the LORD your God and to serve him with all your heart and with all your soul- 14 then I will send rain on your land in its season, both autumn and spring rains, so that you may gather in your grain, new wine and oil.

Deuteronomy 11:12-14

Please remember that if anyone is in need of prayer, or you just need a sisterly ear to listen, you can contact our

Chaplin, Soror Camelia Clark at (410)292-8719

THE SISTER TO SISTER PRAYER CIRCLE MEETS BEFORE EVERY CHAPTER MEETING

FROM 4:15-4:45PM

Please keep the following sorors and their families in your prayers:

The Family of Past Grand Harrison Soror Tamara D. Harris & Family Soror Janelle Dawkins & Family Soror Keisha Bownes & Family

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The Amen Corner

AVON REPRESENTATIVE

“For all of your beauty essentials”

Keisha Bownes

410-961-5856

[email protected]

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Tau Eta Zeta Times

Happy Birthday Sorors!

May 19 - Soror Wendy Morton 19 - Soror Latisha Boyd

26 - Soror Cynceray Washington 26 - Soror Leshaun Law-Moy

June 2 - Soror Tiffani Cutler 25 - Soror Helen Dunkley

July 3 - Soror Michele Franklin 4 - Soror Christina Debnam 25 - Soror Janelle Dawkins 27 - Soror Valerie Gilles

29 - Soror Liset Collazo-Dingle

August 4 - Soror Timeka Burns 15 - Soror Vanessa Arnold

21 - Soror Kimberly Whitaker 24 - Soror Vonda Holman - Carter

30 - Soror Celere Leonard

September 10 - Soror Alexandra King

10 - Soror Dionne Jones-Jerry 12 – Soror Michelle Hurdle 14 - Soror Tamara Harris

15 - Soror Monica Williams 19 - Soror Oluyemisi Adekunle

21 - Soror Theresa Lewis 22 - Soror Yamilee Derosena

23 - Soror Lisa Hudley 25 - Soror Katrina Debnam 27 - Soror Darnella Parks

October 15 - Soror Katina Fox

18 - Soror Vernese Henson 26 - Soror Jackie Knight

26 - Soror Nichelle Scarborough

October’s Zeta Spotlight has landed on Soror Keisha La’Trice

Bownes. Soror Bownes is a native Baltimorean & Towson

Alumni. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology, Anthropology

& Criminal Justice & works at Towson University in the counseling

center.

Though Soror Bownes is a quiet behind the scene person, she

enjoys serving the community and working with youth. Her de-

sired to become a Zeta was due to the positive interactions with

members of Tau Eta Zeta Chapter. She was initiated into Tau Eta

Zeta Chapter in Spring of 2007.

Her future plans include working in higher education and having

some of her poetic works published.

Zeta Spotlight

GRADUATIONS, PROMOTIONS &

SPECIAL RECOGNITION

Favorite Quote:

“You are more beautiful than your mind will allow you to think”

BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENTS

Soror Janelle Dawkins & Frater Jabrille Dawkins welcomed Akilah L. Dawkins (pictured right) into the world on Friday, October 11th.

EXPECTING MOTHERS Soror La Toya Campbell is expecting a baby boy on October 28th. Soror Timeka D. Burns is expecting a baby girl in January.

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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 Our Daily Bread

2 Fall Informa-tional

3 4 Election Day– VOTE!!

5 6 7 8 Ol Skool 2 Nu Skool

9 Prematurity Sunday

10 11 12 Stork’s Nest Grand Opening

13 14 15

16 Chapter Meet-ing 5pm

17 18 19 20 Z-HOPE– Self Esteem Mattes

21 22

23 24 25 26 27 Thanksgiving

28 29

30

November 2008

♦ Ol’ Skool 2 Nu Skool Announcement: All

monies for tickets sold & unsold tickets are due

by November 4th. Sorors please remember you

are responsible for all tickets not turned in by

this date. Contact Soror Yolanda Jackson at 410-

340-5837 if you have any questions.

♦ The Sister To Sister Prayer Circle meets before

EVERY chapter meeting, 4:15-4:45pm

♦ Sorors, please make every effort to attend sched-

uled chapter functions, your support is needed to

continue our chapter’s success!!

♦ Please check the “Communicator” and our chap-

ter’s website for updates and information.

♦ Please remember that your dues must be paid

in FULL by Sunday, October 19th to be con-

sidered fully financial without incurring a late

fee. Please see Soror Katrina Debnam if you

have any questions.

♦ For the exact amount of dues for the ‘08-’09

fiscal year please check the “Sorors Only”

section of the chapter’s website or contact

Katrina Debnam at [email protected].

♦ The chapter is now accepting for the ‘09-’10

fiscal year. Remember, if you pay $32.50 a

month starting in January, you will be finan-

cial before late fees are assessed. Start paying

TODAY.

Important Reminders for THZ Sorors:

Schedule of Events November 2008

• Nov. 1st– Volunteer at Our Daily Bread

• Nov. 2nd– Fall Informational, 2pm,

White Marsh Library

• Nov. 4th– All Ol Skool 2 Nu Skool

financial obligations must be met.

• Nov. 8th– Ol’ Skool 2 Nu Skool Schol-

arship Fundraiser 8pm, Forum Caters

• Nov. 9th– Prematurity Sunday-Local

churches

• Nov. 12th– Stork’s Nest Grand Open-

ing, 12pm-2pm, St. Agnes Hospital,

900 Caton Ave, Baltimore, MD 21229

• Nov. 16th– Chapter Meeting, 5pm,

Kappa House

• Nov. 16th– Collection of clothing for

“Heart for the Homeless” begins.

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Lisa M. Hudley, President

Celere Leonard, Newsletter Chair

Membership

Soror Wanda Claiborne ([email protected])

Undergraduate Council

Soror Theresa Lewis ([email protected])

Amicae

Sorors Hall & Jackson ([email protected])

Youth

Soror DaVita Alston ([email protected])

Community Service

Soror Celere Leonard ([email protected])

Newsletter

Soror Celere Leonard ([email protected])

Committee Contact Information

Visit us online at www.zphib-thz.org

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc — Tau Eta Zeta Chapter

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