The Z Call June 2016
The Z Call June 2016
June 2016
Volume 6, Issue 10
International President
Soror Janet Y. Bivins, Esq.,
Directors Reflection
Parliamentary Corner
Z-HOPE - Initiative
Amicae News
11
Youth Corner
13
Boule Reminder
17
New Members
18
NJ Chapters
19
Events
29
Key Dates
30
S t a t e o f N ew J e r s ey
reetings Sorors and Amicae and welcome to June, the end of another Sorority year! As you plan for next year
at your Transition Meetings and Retreats, take a
moment to reflect on all of your successes during 2015-2016. Thank you for your scholarships, Z-HOPE projects, Sisterly Love and for
being Finer for another year as we serve our
communities through Zeta.
For this months Z-Lessons, we continue our focus on leadership, reviewing the duties of the Parliamentarian. Please see page 2 and ensure
that your Parliamentarian is properly executing this important role.
Thanks for all that supported Rho Rho Zeta and Omega Mu Zeta chapters in May. Please support Alpha Alpha Chi Zeta Chapter this month. I
look forward to seeing you at Boule!
Z-Lessons
Monthly Embellishment & Training for
the Sorors of New Jersey
Building on the Principles of Zeta
While Blazing New Paths!
June 2016
Part 1
The Parliamentarian:
Advises members of the rules and regulations governing the Chapter
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Exceeded annual goal of $12,000 for March for Babies for 2010 2016
Exceeded annual goal of $12,000 for Making Strides Against Breast Cancer for 2010 2015
Exceeded goal of $13,000 for Making Strides Against Breast Cancer for 2016
Reestablished the Chair of UG council position
Establishment Day of Training with 3 workshops sessions (9 workshops)
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Parliamentary Corner
As you all know, our 2016 Grand Boul is fast approaching. The proposed
Constitution and Bylaw amendments have been disseminated to all the chapters. There are 67 proposed changes submitted, so please schedule a separate meeting discuss them so your chapter delegates are prepared to vote on
them in advance. The final webinar conducted in the NJ State Webinar series,
Where is that in Writing? slides are a good reference for reviewing the
amendments.
Who is eligible to vote at Boul? (Located under Article X, sections 2 & 3 of
National bylaws)
All financial chapters are entitled to voting privileges at Boul. All chapters vote through their delegates. Alternates do not vote unless delegates are absent at the time of casting ballots (for elections). All members of
the National Executive Board and Life Members are eligible to vote. All State Directors are eligible to vote.
Votes are not transferable and only one is allowed per Soror.
Apportionment of votes is predicated upon financial membership of the chapters and chapter tax paid to National. Members:
up to 4
1 vote
525
2 votes
26 50
4 votes
51 and above
6 votes
Id like to thank you all for allowing me to serve you and the great state of New Jersey for the past four years
as your Phylacter. I hope that you have enjoyed learning through the Parliamentary Corner!
Sisterly,
Titessa D. Smith
NJ State Phylacter
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A Personal Connection
On April 24th the ladies of AAXZ Chapter participated in their first March for
Babies walk in Asbury Park. Accompanying the chapter was Soror Chasity
McDonalds sister-in-law Andrea McDonald, whose son (Jasiah) was born
premature. With this cause being so personal to her, Andrea led the team in
fundraising. Its people like Andrea and Jasiah who remind us of the importance of supporting causes like this. Jasiah was born 7 weeks early at
4lbs, 2oz and today he is a healthy, happy 3-year-old.
Left: Jasish days after birth, Right: Andrea and Jasiah at 3yrs old
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AMOUNT
RAISED
Omega Mu Zeta
$2,755.00
Epsilon Xi Zeta
$1,692.08
Gamma Nu Zeta
$1,668.00
$1,534.00
$1,550.00
$1,200.00
Xi Tau Zeta
$1,075.00
To the Blue and White family, thank you for the continued support of healthy mothers and healthy babies. As of
May 25, 2016, we have raised $14,890.08, in excess of
our $13,000 goal! Whether you collected donations,
walked or volunteered at the various walk sites throughout
NJ---we give hope to the more than half a million babies
born too soon each year. Congratulations to Omega Mu
Zeta chapter as the top fundraising chapter family in the
state.
As a reminder, chapters are encouraged to submit donations to the March of Dimes until June 25, 2016. Our International President, Mary B. Wright, has challenged the
Sorority to meet 2016s
national goal of
$460,000.00. We want to win the Zeta/Alpha challenge
again this year!
Sisterly
$962.00
$800.00
$624.00
$540.00
$275.00
$215.00
$14,890.08
Sarecia Johnson
Zetas, Amicae, Archonettes, Amicettes, family and friends of Omicron Omicron Zeta dressed
in capes and masks to show their Super Zeta Powers. This year the chapter decorated their
March of Dimes checkpoint with the theme Healthy Babies Become Super Heroes.
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Left: Burlington County Office of Aging, Aging and Disability Resource Center, Director, Linda Cushing
Center: New Jersey State Elder Care Coordinator, Soror Nicole Boston
Right: Burlington County Office of Aging, Meals on Wheels and Congregate Meals Dietitian, Carla Fynan, RD
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Amicae News
Zeta Amicae at the state conference on their way to deliver the Say Cheese products for the State Z-HOPE Project.
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Congratulations
to GNZ Pearlettes & OOZ
Archonettes/Amicettes for
participating in the N.J. State
Scrapbook Activity
Zeta Delta Zeta Chapter Youth Affiliate Mother & Daughter Tea
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XI IOTA CHAPTER
Cierra Watts
Ewurabena Plange-Kaye
Brianna McCall
A'hja Mays
Zemora Matthews
Darlene Laplante
Tatianna Jean-Bastiste
Delsana Italis
Makeba Green
Stephanie Gesse
ETA OMICRON
ZETA CHAPTER
Shantel Beckford
Nicole Cruse
Christina Johnson
Jennifer Salters
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Bonding, connecting, and lots of laughter are all important keys to the Sisterhood of Alpha Alpha Chi Zeta
Chapter. On Saturday, April 30, 2016, the dedicated ladies had their Sisterly Outing in which they do every
other month. This outing was spent at Woodbridge Mall; but not for a normal girls day out of shopping! The
ladies had their first AAXZ Scavenger Hunt. This activity was filled with clues all centered around, Zeta Phi
Beta Sorority, Inc., its Founders, accessories, colors, and its principles. Bragging rights go to Sorors Kim Tetterton and Dawn Durant for being the first to complete the task. What an awesome way to remind us of just
how much fun sisters can have while still being about the Business of Zeta.
The Dedicated ladies of Alpha Alpha Chi Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi
Beta Sorority, Inc. joined the Monmouth-Ocean County Chapter of
the Pan-Hellenic Council for their tenth annual Greek House Party. The event was
held on April 9, 2016 at the Hamilton Banquet Hall in Neptune, New Jersey. Live music, food, steppers and the guest, both Greek and non-Greek, made the event a success.
The Greek House Party proceeds are used by the Pan-Hellenic Council to award multiple scholarships to male and female high school seniors
and college students. This years Greek House Party highlighted two New Greek organizations both of which belong to the Blue and
White Family. AAXZ and the brothers of Iota Chi Sigma Chapter of Phi Beta
Sigma Fraternity, Inc. are the newest members of the MCOCPHC. The PanHellenic Council now has membership from seven of the Divine Nine Organizations (Alpha, Phi Alpha, Alpha Kappa Alpha, Delta Sigma Theta, Kappa Alpha
Psi, Omega Psi Phi, Phi Beta Sigma and Zeta Phi Beta) who participated in the event. The Dedicated Great 18
of AAXZ continues to make strides in the community and among fellow Greeks with their membership in the
MCOCPHC.
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The women of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc., Rho Rho Zeta Chapter
walked in this year's March of Dimes Campaign. On May 1st
Sorors Pulley, Dennis, Goldsboro and Grimes walked 5 miles at
Rowan University campus in the cold rain to support the fight
against prematurity.
On April 30th the ladies of Gamma Omicron Zeta chapter were awarded the 4th Annual Community award by OMG Photography. The award is for our work in the
community and countless contributions to
the Essex County NJ area.
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Eta Omicron Zeta has partnered with the Boys and Girls Club of Plainfield, New Jersey. The ladies of Eta
Omicron Zeta meet twice a month the young ladies ages ranging from 9-17 to discuss various topics. Soror
Carrie Knotts-Jackson led a discussion on etiquette and she demonstrated the proper way to set the table. Soror Kiana Lawhorn and Soror Myra McDonald showed the young ladies how to give themselves facials
using natural ingredients. Members of the nursing sorority, Chi Eta Phi, led a discussion on hygiene. We even
had a day of physical activity complete with jump and hoola hoop competitions.
The sessions are very interactive and the Sorors as well as the young ladies look forward to meeting. While
we have about 2 sessions left, the chapter is excited about continuing this project next school year.
Eta Omicron Zeta Chapter welcomes new members into the chapter
and a family of legacies. Soror Cruse and Johnson are proud to call
their daughters Soror; while the men (fathers and husbands) of Phi
Beta Sigma rounds out this occasion by making it a true Blue and
White family affair.
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Adopt-a-School Deliveries
Zeta Amicae of Gloucester
County delivered the monthly scholarship donations to
Evergreen Avenue Elementary School in Woodbury,
the
Chapters
adopted
school.
Zetas and Amicae provide
monetary gifts to the fifteen
monthly winners of the
Reader Leaders program.
Pictured left to right: Amica
Cynthia Bryant, Amica
Raemona ONeal, Dr. Jason
Vivadelli, Principal and Amica Wanda Bryant-ison
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Xi Tau Zeta members hanging out with their chapter Soror Gina Merritt-Epps, Esq. Thank you Soror Merritt-Epps for your faithful and dedication to our chapter! We look up to you in so many ways
and thank you for all that you do, "For the LOVE of ZETA."
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S is for Scholarship
"Talent is a gift", this is a quote from violinist Daniel D,
who graced the crowd with two selections from his Sonrise CD at Zeta Delta Zeta's ZHOPE Awards Program
honoring both Scholarship recipients and community
members doing great work in the Burlington county area.
This event was held on Sunday, May 15th at Tabernacle
Baptist Church in Burlington. Soror Victoria Hosendorf
(Chi Rho Zeta Chapter) also blessed us with a selection.
A total of $15,000 in scholarships were awarded and 5
Awards in various areas of "Excellence"distributed. The
former ZDZ Archonette Scholarship was renamed the Ethel B. Jones Scholarship in honor of recently triumphant Soror Ethel B. Jones, a long time educator in the Burlington school district. Twelve (12) young women will be able to use these scholarships to pursue their academic endeavors. We are truly blessed!
Jazzy Ladies
Zeta Amicae of Moorestown
Zeta Delta Zeta Chapter's Zeta Amicae of Moorestown held their annual Jazz Brunch o Saturday, April 2nd
at the Kove Caterers in Palmyra. Dining, dancing and a lot of Jazz filled the packed room. A great time was
had by all!
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On Sunday; May 15th Epsilon Xi Zeta held its Annual Erma Jean Nicholson Memorial
Awards Tea and Jean E. Roane Harris Essay Contest. We honored local high school
and college students with scholarships and book awards. The Jean E. Roane Harris
essay contest is for students in 4th -8th grades in the Trenton Public Schools, where a
1st, 2nd and 3rd place winner are chosen. This years topic was:
"The Accomplishments and Challenges Faced by President Barack Obama,
the Nation's First African American President"
The first place winner in each category read their essays during the tea. The scholarship recipients and essay
contest winners were accompanied by their family members. This years tea was Co Chaired by Sorors Kristal Miller, Deborah Muse-Carty and Nettie Robinson-Logan.
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Upcoming Dates
Chapter
Alpha Alpha Chi Zeta
Date
June 3 - 8pm
Location
Double Tree Hotel
Tinton Falls, NJ
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