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Execu�ve Board

Donna R. Williams

Tennessee State Director

Ernes�ne Wilson

Immediate Past State Director

Brenda Thacker

East Tennessee GAC

Kendra Woods

Middle Tennessee GAC

Tejwana Hinton

West Tennessee GAC

Doris E.O. Smith

Chair of the Execu�ve Board

Kara Avent

Secretary

Bonita Gilliespie

Treasurer

Kenya Sawyer

Financial Secretary

Chris�an Greenhill

Undergraduate Member –At-Large

Tangie Dotson

Parliamentarian

Jaci Henley

Undergraduate Coordinator

Lisa Bass

Amicae Coordinator

Stacey J. Smith

Youth Coordinator

Igina Perteet

Social Media /Publicist

Coordinators

Robin Jones

Adopt-A-Highway

Rosalyn Pope

Capital Campaign

Stephanie Peeler

Life Members

Bri,any Fox

March of Dimes

Chris Atkins

Na�onal Educa�on Founda�on

Caroyln Smith

Protocol

Jerri Su,on

Social Ac�on

Charlo,e Ghoston

SOS Coordinator/Chaplain

Mary Pleas

Stork’s Nest Coordinator

Ashley Pinkerton

Text4baby Coordinator

Jennifer Scruggs

Z-HOPE Coordinator

Na�onal Officers/

Appointees Darneta Brown

Na�onal Board of Trustees Chair

Bonita Gillespie

Na�onal Life Member Co-Director

Natasha Clarke

Na�onal Military A3ache’

Vickie Hammock

ZOL Regional Officers

Latasha Jones

Regional Financial Secretary

Phyllis Galloway

Regional Treasurer

Carolyn Smith

SCR Representa�ve to the

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Greetings! It is a pleasure to greet you, as the Tennessee State Director of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Tennessee is comprised of tremendous Zetas, Amicae and Youth who are energized, excited and committed to making a difference. We embody the spirit of service. As you peruse thorough this newsletter and souvenir journal you will receive a glimpse of the many ways the Tennessee Zeta family share that spirit while providing service throughout the state as we have done for the past 80 years, since receiving our first charter in Tennessee. As we put in countless dollars and hours of helping other people excel, we remain focused by Building on the Principles of Zeta While Blazing New Path. Therefore each Zeta, Amicae, Youth and all of our community partners are to be commended for making a difference in Tennessee and in moving Zeta forward. Thank you for all you have done and will do. Remember, “It’s all about Zeta! Yours in Service and Sisterly Love,

Donna R. Williams Tennessee State Director

From the Desk of…….

Tennessee State Director

Nu Zeta –Knoxville, TN Karo Avent, President

zpbnuzeta@yahoo.com Knoxville Zetas / FB

Pi Zeta – Nashville, TN

Marvelyn Thompson, President pizetachapter@gmail.com

Nashville Zetas

Alpha Eta Zeta – Memphis, TN Tejwana Hinton, President memphiszetas@gmail.com

Memphis Zetas / FB

Gamma Iota Zeta- Chattanooga, TN Jerri Sutton, President

Chattanooga Zetas FB

Mu Zeta Zeta – Bolivar, TN Joyce Murphy, President

Nu Gamma Zeta – Jackson, TN Marquita Grandberry, President

nugammazeta@gmail.com Jackson Zetas FB

Rho Alpha Zeta – Hermitage, TN

Jalanna Taplin, President Music City Zetas /FB

Rho Mu Zeta – Clarksville, TN

Stephanie Peeler, President rhomuzeta@yahoo.com Clarksville Zetas FB

Sigma Chi Zeta – Murfreesboro, TN

LaTasha Wright , President sigmachizeta1@yahoo.com

Murfreesboro Zetas

Upsilon Gamma Zeta – Martin, TN Latasha R. Jones, President

Chi Lambda Zeta – Bartlett, TN

Yalaunda Taylor, President bartlettzeta@yahoo.com

Bartlett Zetas / FB

Chi Sigma Zeta- Morristown, TN Vicki Hammock, President

Psi Sigma Zeta – Germantown, TN

Jerri Govan-Brengettcy, President germantownzetas@gmail.com

Germantown Zetas FB

Psi Phi Zeta – Thompson Station, TN Janice Rowe, President psiphizeta@gmail.com

Thompson Station Zetas FB

Alpha Mu – Christian Brothers University Darianne Butler, President

CBU Zetas

Delta Iota – University of Tennessee at Martin

Brittany Pickens, President

Epsilon Alpha – Tennessee State University Nakita Burns, President

TSU Zetas

Gamma Nu – Austin Peay University

Candace Payne, President

Iota Upsilon – Bethel University Bianca Hart, President

Kappa Gamma – Fisk University

Kristen Wardlow, President Fisk Zetas

Lambda Delta – University Of Tennessee Chattanooga

JaWanza Swaggerty UTC Zetas Twitter

Mu Sigma – Tennessee Tech University

Brandi Cotto, President

Mu Theta – Middle Tennessee State University

Omega Pi – Vanderbilt University Simone Gonzalez, President

Vanderbilt Zetas

Pi Alpha – LeMoyne Owen College Dartha Morris, President

LOC Zetas

Pi Epsilon – University of Tennessee Knoxville

Anastasia Smith, President UTK Zetas

Rho Gamma – University of Memphis

Christian Greenhill, President UofM Zetas

Tau Gamma – Lane College QuinShawnta May, President

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N u Z e t a i n A c t i o n

On August 10, 2013, members of

Nu Zeta Chapter and Pi Epsilon,

par�cipated in the 3rd

annual Back

To School Health and Wellness

Fair. This event provided low-

income families with community

resources, free health screenings, educa�on regarding the importance of

preventa�ve health and wellness services

and provided backpacks and school supplies

for school-age children who otherwise

wouldn’t be able to afford them. Nu Zeta and

Pi Epsilon members volunteered with regis-

tra�on, at the backpack sta�on and serving

meals.

NZ had the pleasure of working with and ge<ng to know the ladies of the

Serenity Shelter. The Serenity Shelter for women, provides biblically-based

residen�al recovery services, case management, individual and group

counseling, crisis interven�on, life skills classes and refuge from abusive

rela�onships for women who are seeking help. Nu Zeta threw a birthday

party for the residents of the Serenity Shelter, serving cupcakes, punch

and birthday gi=s to all the residents. Nu Zeta Chapter is dedicated to

working with this group of ladies in on-going efforts to make a difference

in the lives of these residents.

Middle TennesseeMiddle TennesseeMiddle TennesseeMiddle Tennessee Pi Zeta Chapter held it’s Biennial Blue Revue Scholarship Program on Saturday, March 30, 2013 at the World Baptist Center in Nashville, Tennessee. News Channel 5’s Marcus Washing-ton, member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, In-corporated served as the emcee for the event.

This year’s theme: “I.M.A.G.E.S.” stands for Integrity, Motivation, Attitude, Grace, Excellence and Service, which are all a part of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. exemplifying Finer Womanhood. As the contestants were preparing for the differ-ent acts throughout the program, Jennifer Whitcomb-Oliva, guest soloist, sang two

songs as the entertainment. There were four beautiful young ladies competing for the title of Miss Blue Revue 2013: Alexis Bowers, Dawn Burton, Breayant Riley and Augotonia Cole-man. With the help of our judges, they were able to crown President of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorpo-rated Tennessee Youth Auxiliary Groups’ very own, Augotonia Coleman, Pi Zeta’s Archonette as Miss Blue Revue 2013.

On July 27, 2013, in conjunction with the Men of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.-Eta Beta Sigma Chapter and Alpha Gamma Alpha Chapter assist-ed with a shipment to Mexico. We had about 20 volunteers total from both organizations. The vol-unteers helped unload, sort and pack medical supplies for the Mexico shipment. We were able to load up two pallets of various supplies and

construct-ed shelving in the warehouse. Our goal is to make this a monthly service project for both organizations and all chapters in the area in effort to assist the world by creat-ing a stronger bond and presence in the com-munity for Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. and Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. For more information about Project C.U.R.E., please visit their website at www.projectcure.org.

Middle TennesseeMiddle TennesseeMiddle TennesseeMiddle Tennessee Psi Phi Zeta Chapter in partnership with Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc (Brentwood Chapter) and The Brentwood Leadership Foundation, held our 1st annual Williamson County Minority Health Fair at Freedom Middle School. The health fair was a great success! This was a great opportunity for us to show unity between greek letter organizations.

Twenty-seven vendors provided education / awareness along with a number of health screenings including: HIV, allergy screenings, blood pressure testing, body mass index testing, chiropractor exams, dental screening, diabetes information, mammogram screenings, prostate education, sickle cell screening, vision screening and well care exams. We are looking forward to making next year’s health fair even better.

Psi Phi Zeta adopted a 2 mile stretch of road along Highway 31 in Thompsons Sta-tion; TN. Highway 31 is a busy stretch of road in Williamson County. As a new chap-ter it is important to be visible within our community.

Our signs are posted near the high school and new industrial and residential devel-opments. We plan to complete cleanups quarterly and have used the schedule times to bond as a chapter. We walk, talk, and laugh all while promoting Zeta and doing our part to Keep Tennessee Beautiful.

Middle TennesseeMiddle TennesseeMiddle TennesseeMiddle Tennessee Rho Alpha Zeta Chapter has been displaying and fostering the principals of Zeta through out Hermitage and Davidson County. Service has been on the forefront for this Ravishing chapter. PAZ promoted social action by encouraging voter registration within low-income communities in the J. Henry Hale Apartments. Sorors canvassed door to door, set up a registration table nearby Watkins Community Center, and gained 17 new registered voters. We participated in the Nashville Cares AIDS Walk which promotes AIDS awareness and raises funds for Nashville Cares. Nashville Cares is the oldest and largest non-profit organization in Tennessee and it is Middle-Tennessee’s leading provider of AIDS prevention and care services. The chapter’s team met the participant goal, completed the 3.1-mile long walk route, and raised $335.00 for Nashville Cares. Project S.E.E. is a community service segment of the Samaritan Ministries of the Temple Church that provides tutoring, mentoring, and sum-mer enrichment for youth of low-income families. PAZ supported the program with a dona-tion of 12 winter coats for selected Project S.E.E. students. A partnership has been developed with ’The Next Door’. It is a state funded organization that “provides services designed to address the mental, physical, and spiritual needs of women in substance-abuse crisis.” Members collected and delivered 5 Welcome Packages consisting of 75 Personal Care Items for new residents of The Next Door. A seminar regarding breast cancer awareness was also held at The Next Door. We also participated in the annual March for Babies. The PAZ team consisted of 6 members and the chapter raised $375.00 via cash and online donations. In August PAZ participated in the 100 City Day of Ac-

tion Vigil for Trayvon Martin at the Capital. Sisterly Love and Finer Womanhood is always near our hearts at our various activities. It was displayed at the Holiday Party. It was an afternoon of planning, potluck, and a healthy game of Dirty Santa. Mayor Karl Dean and PAZ supported Soror Mia Howard, founder of Intrepid College Prep Charter School, at the Intrepid Dedication ceremony. RAZ’s premiere scholarship fund-raiser is our Praise and Mime Showcase. It is a gospel dance competition and showcase for churches in Nashville, Tennessee and surrounding areas to display their artistry and share the word of GOD and praise thru music, dance, and movement. This event raised funds for scholarships and increased exposure of Zeta Phi Beta to the community. As a result of these efforts, the 2013 Dr. Bettye Knuckles and Lisa Ray $1000.00 College Scholar-ship Award was presented to Pearl Cohn scholar, Aaliyah Mathis.

Middle TennesseeMiddle TennesseeMiddle TennesseeMiddle Tennessee Rho Mu Zeta Chapter, located in Clarksville TN, has

been a longstanding presence in the Greater Clarksville community. In its 13 years of existence, Rho Mu Zeta has grown from five to twenty-five members and actively participates, at least three times a year, in street clean-up activities. Since 2010, Rho Mu Zeta has maintained their 2 mile stretch of highway on College and University Streets. Each year this portion of the adopted highway is part of the route for the annual Martin Luther King Jr. march held in downtown Clarksville. Thanks to repaving projects com-pleted by the city, Rho Mu Zeta's adopted highway is now safe for all auxiliary groups to participate in its clean up. They are the proud sponsors of Gamma Nu and three youth auxiliaries’ who often assist with beautification efforts. In December , Rho Mu Zeta partnered with Community Outreach Christian Ministries (COCM) to give away clothing to men, women, and children in need. In an effort to meet the basic needs of our community,

sorors cleaned out their closets along with COCM members and donated well over 200 clothing items to be distributed.

PMZ and our Amicettes hosted a Self Esteem Does Matter seminar entitled “Beautiful… Inside and Out.” Young ladies ages 9-18 were invited to participate along with their mothers. The first part of the program included discussions about life, bullying, and how to carry oneself as a young lady. Scripture (Psalm 139:14) was shared with the participants to help them understand that we are all “fearfully and wonderfully made.” The second

portion was led by a skin care consultant to teach women and young ladies how to properly care for their skin.

In making its own history, Rho Mu Zeta is home to Zeta Phi Beta's National Military Attaché, Natasha Clarke; Tennessee State Life Member Coordinator, Stephanie Lockett-Peeler and former Ms. Zeta Tennessee, Ms. Zeta South Central Region, and Ms. Zeta Phi Beta International, Erin Lynch.

West TennesseeWest TennesseeWest TennesseeWest Tennessee Alpha Eta Zeta Chapter has kept busy since

our last state meeting shining our Zeta light across Memphis, TN. SCHOLARSHIP AHZ started the sorority year by distributing numerous schools supplies to students at our annual Health Fair. We implemented Grand Wright’s Adopt-A-School Initiative by adopting Hamilton Middle School where we provided information to the students about the dangers of hazing and bullying. We also recognized the honor students with a pizza and dessert party, showed our appreciation to faculty by providing breakfast and goodies, and we beautified the campus. The AHZ DOVE Foundation, Inc. also promoted scholarship this year by awarding scholarships to promising youth in the Memphis and hosting our annual ACT workshops to prepare area youth for standardized testing.

SERVICE When it comes to service, AHZ can never do too much! Service projects included several Z-HOPE initiatives and the establishment of a stretch of highway through the Adopt-A-Highway program. Other projects included donating items to a local shelter, spending time with the elderly over the holidays to strengthen our Elder Care initiative, and the AHZ DOVE Foundation, Inc. partnering with area organizations to host our annual Domestic Violence Forum. AHZ’s Breast Cancer Campaign was featured in a local magazine and AHZ showed a strong presence at the “Justice For Trayvon Martin” vigil held in Memphis. SISTERLY LOVE Various bonding activities occurred all year long to promote togetherness within the chapter and help sorors get to know others better. Activities included

movies, a sisterhood retreat, tailgating with other chapters at the Southern Heritage Classic, Bluau, game night, dining out, and caroling. We also supported Soror Valencia Nelson during the TN March of Dimes Day on the Hill. AHZ welcomed new members in the last fall and this spring. FINER WOMANHOOD Our very own Soror Donna R. Williams was appointed as the TN State Director and AHZ has been busy providing support and encouraging her during her administration. We enjoyed the opportunity to represent Zeta with Grand Mary Breaux Wright during her visit to St. Jude. This is just a glimpse of the year AHZ had. We look forward to continuing to answer Zeta’s call.

West TennesseeWest TennesseeWest TennesseeWest Tennessee Mu Zeta Zeta Chapter has diligently served

Bolivar, TN. Here are some of the items we’ve been highlighting Zeta in our community.

Keeping our 2 miles clean! Mu Zeta Zeta at the local back to school event in Bolivar, Tn that is

a joint effort with the local NAACP . The Chapter provided water

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Chi Lambda Zeta Chapter con�nues to strive and

exhibit the principles of Zeta Phi Beta sorority through Service,

Scholarship, Sisterly Love and Finer Womanhood in Bartle,, TN.

In the fall of 2012, our chapter was happy to welcome three new

members Sorors Stephanie Boyce, LaTosha Brown and LaKesha

Moore our “Three Shades of Blue.” We were also delighted to

welcome our Spring 2013 new intakes, Sorors Elisha Black,

Janice Gaston, Luey Rhodes, Timberly Moore, and Angelia Davis

–Webster the “ Five Flamboyant Flames.” We con�nue to be called on by community leaders

and organiza�ons to provide our services throughout Shelby County because of our dedica�on

and commitment to the community. Our chapter works throughout the sorority year, as well as

during the summer months, to lend a helping hand to those in need. Some of the community

services we have par�cipated in this year are as

follows: Fans for Seniors, Elder Care/ Abuse

Awareness, Mud Island Halloween Event,

Prematurity Awareness Sunday and Feed the Need

-Thanksgiving event. Our chapter work is

con�nuous, and we do not hesitate to lend a

“Zeta” hand. We received the Jesse H. Turner

Community Service Award from Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. -Memphis Alumni Chapter

during their Founder’s Day Program January 2013 for our efforts in the community . CLZ also

received recogni�on and awards during the March of Dimes

Awards Ceremony. We supported and par�cipated in various

services throughout the community. Chi Lambda Zeta mem-

bers volunteered their �me in various projects. We donated

fans to seniors. We purchased blankets, socks, and

underwear for the homeless during the winter months. The

ladies of Chi Lambda Zeta donated monies to the March of

Dimes, March for Babies 4K Walk. We served as proctors for

Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Plan (TCAP). In

October we par�cipated as angels to children and adults in St.

Ann Special Athletes Fun Day, and we provided infant laye,e

items to our Stork’s Nest.

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Undergraduate Connection

Mu Sigma Chapter is excited to begin the new year on the

campus of Tennessee Technological University. We have been working hard to spread the light of Zeta. Last semester we welcomed two new sorors, Kristin Washington and Jacquelyn Walker, into our chapter. We started off this semester with our annual Greek Mystique on campus. We hold this event to answer questions any non Greeks may have about Greek life or an organization in general, as well as to break the common stereotypes non Greeks may have. This year we plan to focus on creating awareness of subjects on campus. This month we put the spotlight on childhood cancers. Each Tuesday and Thursday, we passed out ribbons and candy to promote the awareness

of childhood cancers throughout Tech. Next month we plan to promote the awareness of Breast Cancer on campus. We also have plans to begin collaborating with a local school in the future. We plan to work with the students after school in math. We look forward to all of our current and future events to highlight Zeta!

Rho Gamma Chapter strives in building on the principles of Zeta while blazing new

paths! Within the past school year, the chapter has totaled 100+ hours of service for the University of Memphis campus and community. Beginning with our October 2012 Breast Cancer Awareness initiative, Rho Gamma was able to donate $500 for the Strides for a Cure philanthropy with the help of the University of Memphis students and the Phi Beta Sigma chapter. Our signature projects are our “Big Sister, Little Sister” program with Southern Ave. Charter School of Memphis, TN and our Boy’s and Girl’s Club tutoring initiative. Other activities include our Domestic Violence forum with the Family Safety Center and HIV awareness table during our 2013 April in-terest week. We were recognized at the 2012 TN State Conference for promoting at least 6 of the 7 national anti-hazing initiatives during our FWDH kickoff. Rho Gamma was selected as the “2013 NPHC Chapter of the Year” and given the “Community Service Award” at the U. of Memphis for our dedication to service and scholarship on campus. We have ten active members, we look forward to continuing the highest standards set by our Founders!

Undergraduate Connection

Epsilon Alpha Chapter welcomed 18 new

members to the sisterhood. The campus of Tennessee State University was excited with the new presence of Blue! We participated in a service project , Back to School Bash at Hopewell Baptist Church. The kids enjoyed receiving all of the supplies. We welcomed Freshman back to campus with so sweet treats. Over the summer we participated in the Nashville Greek Picnic and we came in 2nd Place. We also participated in the annual March of Dimes Walk.

Kappa Gamma Chapter is always on the move at Fisk University!! From the

weekly “Word 2 the WiZe”, designed to introduce the campus to new and descriptive words, to

“ZUMBA with the Zetas” held monthly to promote physical fitness, we are always looking to

get our peers involved. More of our chapter’s staple events include our Mr. Zeta Phi Beta

Pageant, the Freshmen Basket Raffle, and our Zeta Sweets bake sale.

This year our chapter plans to Adopt-a-Bus Stop that we will care for weekly, as well as

do more collaborations with other organizations. With focus on these aspects and our

national programs, we are positive that our year will be successful.

Undergraduate Connection

Pi Epsilon Chapter kicked off the year by participating in the annual University of

Tennessee’s InVOLvement Fair. They also implemented a new program entitled, “Sapphire Leadership Program”, in hopes to mentor and guide underclassman women through their undergraduate collegiate years. For the week of September 23, 2013, we participated in UT’s anti hazing awareness week.

Omega Pi Chapter started off the 2013-2014 year with

Founder’s Walk, a Vanderbilt tradition held for freshmen. Our

chapter won 1st place in the Banner Competition for organizations

with 1-10 students and received $500 for our chapter. We also

had our annual Blu and White Fish Fry on August 30th, 2013 with

the Alpha

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Fraternity, Inc.

which had a huge turnout (over 100 Vanderbilt students

and several more from TSU and Fisk). On September 14,

2013 Omega Pi volunteered alongside of the “Are You

M.A.D.?” (Making A Difference) organization from 10 AM-

12 PM in which we went through the Veterans Hospital

and spent time with them. This was in conjunction with

Vanderbilt’s Weekend of Service.

Undergraduate Connection Iota Upsilon Chapter was founded March 27th, 2013, on the

campus of Bethel University in McKenzie, TN. We are the first

and only sorority of the National Pan-Hellenic Council at Bethel .

Since our chartering, we have been active in many service

events. One of our very first service events was a Back to School

Shoe Drive hosted by the Samaritan Purse, The Salvation Army,

and Cornerback of the New Orleans Saints, Jabari Greer. This

community service project was a very humbling experience for

us. We washed the children’s feet, provided them with shoes for

the school year, and prayed for them before they departed.

Other service events before the conclusion of the Spring

Semester included: BU Sickle Cell Blood Drive with the American

Red Cross, and a T-Shirt Drive for ladies that receive services

through Thistle Farms. In June, we had three sorors attend the Regional State Conference, in

which we were all first time attendees. We were really blessed to be a part and graciously

humbled to meet our Madame Grand Wright. The Illustrious Ladies of the Iota Upsilon

Chapter returned to campus mid August. Upon our arrival, we participated in the

Freshman Carnival hosted by Bethel University Student Activities and Greek Life Offices. For

this event we were accompanied by our Gamma Alpha Mu brothers of Phi Beta Sigma.

During the carnival we set up a booth with blue and white decorations, along with games

and prizes. So far in September, we have attended all required Student Government

Association and Greek Council meetings. We've had two members appointed by the Relay

for Life Chairman to serve as Activities and Spirit chair of the Bethel Relay. Our relay is set for

the Spring, but we are working diligently campus wide, to make it more effective than years

prior. We're currently in the stages of working to partner with Word of Deliverance

Ministries, which is under the direction of Pastors, Anthony and Tawonna Ballard. We

attend WODM the fourth Sunday of each month as a chapter. Once we officially adopt them,

we plan to establish a mentoring program for young ladies,

ages 6 to 19. We also plan to volunteer at least twice a month

to help them with their new academic tutoring, after school

program. We are looking forward to volunteering during

activity hours at the McKenzie Nursing Home soon. We have

more things planned for the remainder of the month and

bigger projects throughout the semester, such as: Finer Friday

Makeover events and self esteem builders, Study Sessions

with the Zetas, Queen Esther Spa Nights for the young ladies

at WODM, community outreach projects for families of chil-

dren with Autism, and Breast Cancer Awareness events, and

much more!

TOP Tennessee Undergraduate Sorors

Gamma Nu’s Highest GPA: Soror Deishia Warren 4.0

Omega Pi Chapter: Highest GPA: Soror Jessica McMillian 3.872

Pi Alpha Chapter: Highest GPA: Sorors Tangela Albright and Dartha Morris 3.75

Alpha Mu Chapter Highest GPA: Darianne Butler 3.5

Rho Gamma Chapter: Highest GPA: Soror Christian Greenhill 3.4

Way to go Ladies!! Way to go Ladies!! Way to go Ladies!! Way to go Ladies!! We are ZetaPROUD OF YOU!!

Zeta Scholars

So you joined a sorority and immediately got as involved as your possibly

could. You a,ended events, assisted with recruitment, and when the

�me came around for sla�ng, put your name down to accept a posi�on.

Over the past semester you have been iden�fied by your chapter as a

leader. You have made it to this point successfully, but you have your

sights set on bigger posi�ons - President, MembershipChair, etc. So how can you ensure that you will successfully

transi�on into one of those roles? Many �mes when we assume a leadership posi�on it is all about how it will

benefit us. We pull up our bootstraps and get the work done so when the �me comes for sla�ng we can state how

we carried out our du�es. This is great and wonderful, but not necessarily a good way to demonstrate that you care

about the chapter over yourself.

Instead, begin now by focusing on your chapter's weaknesses that fall under your leadership posi�on. As a leader,

your chapter may have a problem ge<ng along with other chapters. Work over the fall semester to really put out

there to your community that you want to be,er rela�ons by holding sisterhood events, sending flowers, and just

talking with members from other chapters. If you are intramural chair, get out of your comfort zone and really focus

on promo�ng health and exercise for your members rather than just ge<ng them to sign up to be on the flag

football teams. As sisterhood chair, really step out and tackled those issues that you have been afraid to address for

fear that your will get lash back from your Sisters. In the end, this will not only make your chapter be,er, but will also

demonstrate that you care about the members as well.

Really taking the effort to put your chapter before your personal gains is the best way that, as a leader, you can show

that you want to do more. Other members will see this and remember you when it comes �me for sla�ng. Really

assess what your areas of strength are when it comes to chapter posi�ons. Don't just sign up to be slated for

ac�vi�es chair if you have more exper�se in marke�ng. It can be hard to do, but keep in mind that you should

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St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital has announced a new na�onal partnership with Na�onal Pan-Hellenic Council

(NPHC) Call to Service for St.Jude ini�a�ve. This partnership has a huge significance because it is cri�cal that we

con�nue to educate communi�es about the importance of resources and treatment for pediatric cancer, sickle cell

screening and treatment for the disease as well as research aimed at improving the quality of life for those living with

sickle cell disease! President Wright joined the NPHC Council of President’s as they enjoyed a two-day visit to St.

Jude’s Hospital in Memphis, TN. During this visit she had the opportunity to tour the hospital and visit the pa�ents.

West TN members were fortunate to par�cipate in an opportunity to learn more about the ini�a�ve.

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The Zeta Elder Care Initiative was launched in June in chapters across the country.

“One of the needs … no; the rights … of our older adults is to age with dignity and live free of violence and abuse,” writes Zeta Phi Beta In-ternational President Mary Breaux Wright in an online news release. “The latest research indi-cates one in 10 older adults are abused annually in our country. Older adults who have worked hard their entire lives, who have raised children, who have fought for their country, who have done so much for our nation should not have to live under the specter of abuse.” As part of the Elder Care Initiative, Zeta sorority members are partnering with the Ageless Alliance to raise awareness of elder abuse. They are holding classes, distributing educational material and reaching out to potential victims of abuse. Members traveled to Washington, D.C. on September 18-19 for “Zeta Day on the Hill,” where they talked to members of Congress about elder abuse, raising awareness and prevention. “We plan for college, career, marriage and other things we deem vital in our lives as we age and progress,” writes T. Diane Surgeon, who is helping to implement the Zeta Elder Abuse Initiative nationwide, in the New Journal and Guide Online. “We do not prepare for long term care once we retire. Most of us, if we own one, want to stay in our homes, but what if you can’t afford or are physically unable to do so safely with a good quality of life.”

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. has partnered with Operation Homefront, a national nonprofit that provides emergency financial assistance and other assistance such as entertainment, programs, counseling and/or recovery support to all service personnel, the families they leave behind, and the Wounded Warriors when they return.

Members of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. are challenged to donate a minimum of $11.11 towards this fundraising initiative. The $11.11 has significance as it is the date and time (Nov 11, 1918 at 11:00am) that the Armistice took effect to end World War I. November 11th has come to be known as Veterans Day, a day in which we honor ALL Military Members, past and present, living and deceased. All chapters that donate funds to this most worthy cause will be recognized at the National kick off of Zeta National Military Week, Sunday, November 10th-Sunday, November 17th. For more information contact your State Z-HOPE Coordinator. Service to our Country, Service to our Sorority!

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Part I of 2013 Reclamation began on Founders Day, January 16 and through the end of

Finer Womanhood Month. Part II has begun with chapters back in session after the

summer break. Yes, you can still reclaim members in the fall. The State of Tennessee has

many members who are inactive. Many are just waiting for a helping hand to find their way

back home. The hammer has been dropped and the challenge around the state is on.

Here’s some tips to get you started reclaiming our Sisters:

-Invite them to a chapter meeting.

-Extend an invitation to a chapter event and perhaps purchase the ticket for them.

-Invite them to a service project.

-Invite them to a social outing with the chapter.

-Keep them informed of events by emailing them reminders, flyers

and other chapter information.

-Reach out to you’re a soror your haven’t talked to and say hello!

-Prorate or waive local operating dues.

-Remind them of the Centennial Celebration in 2020, a historic and monumental occasion.

-Reclamation fees can be obtained from your local chapter or State Director.

Just envision if every member reclaimed a sister, how this would not only be a glorious thing

for the State but for the entire sisterhood.

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Courtesy of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Great Lakes Gazette

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AHZ Executive Board

President: Tejwana Y. Hinton

1st Vice President: Charlotte Ghoston

2nd Vice President: Delcenia D. Pegues

3rd Vice President: Kina E. Triggs

Secretary: Rhea Holmes

Assistant Secretary: Letiticia Jackson

Treasurer: Audrey Johnson

Financial Secretary: Sharon Dukes

Correspondence Secretary: Jashlyn Smith

Parliamentarian: Adrienne Bonton

Greetings from the Alpha Eta Zeta-DOVE Foundation, Inc. We are pleased to announce the long awaited return of our

scholarship program, the Blue Revue. Since our first presentation, the Blue Revue Scholarship Program has mentored

Memphis area youth and provided thousands of dollars in scholarships. This year, the Blue Revue Presentation will

take place on December 14, 2013 at 6:00pm.

We anticipate your support and look forward to you joining us for the evening. We are asking for your support as a

sponsor at the Diamond, Sapphire or Pearl level. You may also select to secure an ad in our souvenir journal.

You may secure an ad or obtain tickets to the Blue Revue by contacting us at memphiszetas@gmail.com or PO Box

301407 Memphis, TN 38130-1407

Historian: Shawnee Evans

Chaplains: Crystal Brown & Yolanda Gailes

Immediate Past President: Igina D. Perteet

AHZ Tennessee Officers & Appointees

Tennessee State Director: Donna R. Williams

West TN Geographical Coordinator: Tejwana Hinton

Tennessee Chair of the Executive Board: Doris Smith

Tennessee Parliamentarian: Tangie Dotson

Tennessee Youth Coordinator: Stacey Smith

Tennessee Chaplain: Charlotte Ghoston

Tennessee Media/Reporter: Igina D. Perteet

Congratulations Donna R. Williams & Tremendous Tennessee

From Mu Zeta Zeta, Bolivar, TN

The ladies of Mu Zeta Zeta Chapter have blazed new trails and will continue to promote the founding principles of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. in our efforts to provide numerous programs to the community. We strive to foster the unbreaka-ble bonds of sisterhood from within and provide service to Hardeman County and surrounding counties.

The chapter currently has 24 active members that are of Finer Womanhood and Sisterly Love. The current members are Yvonne G. Allen, Charity Carpenter, LaMia Ealy, Renay Gibbs, Summer Griggs, Verna Griggs, Winter Griggs, Diane Jeffries, Helen Johnson, Zolonda Mack, Jessica Matthews, Bianca Motley, Jasity Murphy, Joyce Murphy, Mamie Polk, Carolyn P. Shaw, Marilyn P. Smith, Brandi Spencer, Dixie Spencer, Edith Springfield, Ursula Tisdale, Mary Wilson, Priscilla Wooden and Tenesha Woods

Soror Pearl Dunn!

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Tennessee State Leadership

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Greetings! This edition of the Tennessee Times would not be possible without the contributions of the Tremendous Tennessee Sorors. I sincerely thank you for your information, articles, photographs and support. Please note some submissions were reduced to accommodate space constraints. We will work to accommodate as much information as possible in the next edition. Remember your submission ensures the great things we are doing across the state is being shared with everyone. I would like to personally thank our State Director, Donna R. Williams, for giving me the opportunity to serve our great state and sisterhood in this capacity!! Sorors, start preparing articles now for the next edition. Email your articles, pictures, spotlights, Zetaversaries and recognitions to tnzetaweb@gmail.com.

Sincere Zeta Love,

Igina D. Perteet Tennessee Times Editor-in-Chief

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Prematurity Awareness Month

November 1 - 30, 2013

Archon Submission DUE

November 4, 2013

AL State Conference

November 15 - 16, 2013

Life Member Applica�ons DUE

December 31, 2013

Na�onal Execu�ve Board

January 2014

MS State Conference

February 28 - March 2, 2014

AR State Conference

March 7 - 8, 2014

State Director Donna R. Williams B-Day

June 7, 2014

SCR Regional Conference

June 12-14, 2012

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July 2014