Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated
Great Lakes Region
86th Annual Leadership Conference
The Great Lakes Region’s Centennial Affair
Friday, April 17, 2020 - Sunday, April 19, 2020
celebrating 100 years of Scholarship ▪ Service ▪ Sisterhood ▪ Finer Womanhood
Hyatt Regency Indianapolis ӏ One Capitol Avenue ӏ Indianapolis, Indiana 46204
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated
Our Beloved Founders
Table of Contents
Tribute to Founders Page 02 Regional Director’s Welcome Page 04 Executive Board Chairman’s Welcome Page 05 Zeta Amicae President’s Welcome Page 06 Youth Affiliates Coordinators’ Welcome Page 07 Current and Past Leadership Page 08 Executive Board Page 09 Regional Appointees Page 10 Committee Chairmen Page 11 Zeta Amicae Executive Board Page 11 Important Deadlines and Reminders Page 12 Registration Information Page 13 Schedule-at-a-Glance Page 14 Helpful Hints Page 15 Nomination Information Page 16 Advertisement Submission Information Page 19 Vendor Information Page 20 Z-HOPE Information Page 21 My Sisters’ Keeper Closet Information Page 23 Local Area Restaurants Page 25 Area Attractions and Transportation Information Page 26 Medical Information Page 26 History Book Information Page 27
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated Great Lakes Region
Valerie Hollingsworth Baker Connie V. Pugh International President Director, Great Lakes Region
January 2020
Greetings Sorors, Zeta Amicae, and Youth Affiliates,
It is with esteemed pleasure that I greet you as part of the “Members’ Administration,” under the
leadership of our International President, Valerie Hollingsworth Baker. The host chapters, Iota
Zeta, Mu Tau Zeta, Upsilon Omega Zeta, and Planning Team look forward to welcoming each of
you to the leadership conference. We hope you leave the leadership well-equipped with tools in your
toolbox to embark upon greatness (i.e. greatness in your service to the community; greatness in your
works/actions; and greatness in your spirit of fostering sisterhood).
I send a resounding greeting of welcome to the Sorors, Zeta Amicae, and Youth Aff iliates as we
convene for the 86th Annual Great Lakes Regional Leadership Conference in Indianapolis, Indiana from
April 17, 2020 through April 19, 2020. The Great Lakes Regional Planning Team and I look forward to
welcoming and fellowshipping with the International President, Valerie Hollingsworth Baker; the
20th International President and 2020 Centennial Commission Chairman, Dr. Jylla Moore Tearte;
International Officers and Appointees; Regional Officers and Appointees; State Officers and
Appointees; Zeta Amicae Officers and Appointees; as well as, the Youth Affiliates.
Zeta is doing amazing work throughout the world. Zeta continues to make history with the forward
thinking of its leaders and members. The Great Lakes Region has quite a bit to celebrate in general, but
especially in this, the Centennial year. The train bound for the Centennial Boule in Washington, D.C. in
June 2020 will make two historical stops along the way. The first stop is Howard University, the
birthplace of our beloved sorority. The next scheduled stop is the Hyatt Regency in Indianapolis,
Indiana for the 86th Annual Great Lakes Regional Leadership Conference. Sorors, Zeta Amicae, and
Youth Affiliates, join us for this historical leadership conference. During the leadership conference, you
will have the opportunity to celebrate, learn, donate to those in need, as well as, showcase your talents.
The Zeta Train with Indianapolis, Indiana as the destination, will provide positive, productive, and
enlightening experiences. Please register now!
In closing, I am hopeful that you will have the opportunity to explore the diverse attractions in
Indianapolis, Indiana (i.e. visit the Historic Soldiers and Sailors Monument; test your skills at the Escape
Room Indianapolis; stop by the Indianapolis City Market; and/or spend time at the Eiteljorg Museum,
to name a few). I am thoroughly excited for this leadership conference as the Great Lakes Region
upholds the principles and ideals set before us by our Beloved Founders in this, our Centennial Year.
Yours in Sisterhood, Connie V. Pugh Director, Great Lakes Region Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated
One Zeta: Unified... MobiliZed... ZetariZed!!!
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Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated Great Lakes Region
Valerie Hollingsworth Baker Connie V. Pugh International President Director, Great Lakes Region
January 2020 Greetings Sorors, Zeta Amicae, and Youth Affiliates, On behalf of the Great Lakes Region Executive Board, it is with great pleasure to welcome you to the 86th Annual Great Lakes Regional Leadership Conference in Indianapolis, Indiana. This leadership conference will celebrate One Zeta, the trendsetters, the change agents, and leaders of the Great Lakes Region. The schedule is jam-packed with social service, scholarship, learning opportunities and the celebration of accomplishments of the Blue and White Family, Graduate and Undergraduate Sorors, Zeta Amicae, and Youth Affiliates throughout our region’s seven states. Our task during this leadership conference is to acquire more Zeta knowledge; put the knowledge gained into action in your chapters and your communities. Take time to reacquaint yourselves with Sorors and Friends you have lost contact with. Meet new Sorors and friends; networking is essential and important. Please take advantage of the support and experience of one another throughout the conference and the year. Handle the business of Zeta, let’s work! We would like to extend a special welcome to all national elected and appointed officers. Congratulations to our Regional Director, Connie V. Pugh on your Great Lakes Regional Leadership Conference. We are wishing you well and great success as you continue to lead this region. We are not the Largest Region, we are not the Smallest Region, but we are the Greatest Region! Enjoy the conference. Yours in the Sisterhood, Soror Adrienne K. McDay
Soror Adrienne K. McDay Chair, Executive Board Great Lakes Region Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated
One Zeta: Unified... MobiliZed... ZetariZed!!!
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Zeta Amicae of the Great Lakes Region
Valerie Hollingsworth Baker Connie V. Pugh International President Director, Great Lakes Region
Katrina Bailey Linda Flowers, Ph.D. Zeta Amicae President, Great Lakes Region Zeta Amicae Coordinator
January 2020 To the Honorable Friend Valerie Baker-Hollingsworth, International Grand President; Kinetic Friend Connie V. Pugh, Great Lakes Regional Director; Laudable Friend Latosha Higgins, Indiana State Director; and the Exacting Executive Board, we are humbled, honored, and thankful to your dedication, service, and diligence to Zeta. The Almighty knows his soldiers, and knows where and when to facilitate them for such a time as now. To our beautiful Zeta Friends, energetic youth, and distinguished guests, we are appreciative and thankful for your presence at the Great Lakes Region 86 th Annual Leadership Conference held in Indianapolis Indiana. We come to plan and execute our dutiful works, the light blue and royal blue, side by side, ONE ZETA/AMICAE-UNIFIED, MOBILIZED and ZETARIZED. On behalf of Zeta Amicae of Great Lakes Region, under the guidance and wisdom of Friend Dr. Linda Flowers, Great Lakes Region Amicae Coordinator; we lovingly and humbly welcome you. We would like to also give thanks to the host chapters of Iconic Iota Zeta, Majestic Mu Tau Zeta, Unyielding Upsilon Omega Zeta and their constituents for their hard work and collusiveness to make this wondrous event come together. We are excited and thrilled in attending this emblematic conference. As we embark on the highly anticipated celebration of 100 years of Zeta’s existence, we are reminded of the visionary founders, exemplifying principles, and many firsts. One of which includes the Great Lakes Amicae being the first contributors to Centennial Silver Status. It is truly a blessing and honor to be a part of, serve, share and witness this historic moment in Zetadom. Congratulations to you. May all have a wondrous conference. In Sisterly Friendship,
Katrina L. Bailey Katrina L. Bailey Zeta Amicae President Zeta Amicae Auxiliary of the Great Lakes Region
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Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated Great Lakes Region
Valerie Hollingsworth Baker Connie V. Pugh International President Director, Great Lakes Region
January 2020 Dear Soror Connie V. Pugh, Great Lakes Regional Director, National, Regional and State Officers, Sorors, Amicae, Youth, Brothers, and Guests: It is with great joy and esteemed pleasure that we bring greetings to each of you from the Great Lakes Region Zeta Youth Affiliates. We welcome you to the 86 th Annual Great Lakes Regional Leadership Conference held in the great city and state of Indianapolis, Indiana. As proud and grateful Members and the Youth Coordinators of the Greater-Great Lakes Region, we commend Madam Director Pugh for her continuous commitment and dedication to supporting us in the planning and implementation of quality youth workshops and experiences. Thank you for providing us with sound, firm, awesome leadership that has propelled our sisterhood forward making the Great Lakes Region a beacon for others to emulate. May God bless you as you continue leading us through yet another successful year of service.
A heartfelt thank you is extended to past and current Great Lakes Region Youth Coordinators, Advisors, Workshop Presenters and Youth Affiliates for your continuous support of the Great Lakes Region youth program. Sincerely, The Great Lake Region Youth Auxiliary Leadership Team
Duwania D. Clark-Turner Duwania D. Clark-Turner Archonette Youth Coordinator
Victoria May Victoria May Amicette Youth Coordinator
Pamela Eaton-Champion Pamela Eaton-Champion Pearlette Youth Coordinator
OneZeta.... OneYouth....Unified.... Mobilized.... ZetariZed!!! "Zeta Youth with Dreams become Zeta Women with Vision"
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Valerie Hollingsworth-Baker International President
Connie V. Pugh Great Lakes Regional Director
Jylla Moore-Tearte, Ph.D. Tamara Manning Gordon, J.D. 20th Past International President International First Vice President Michelle Porter Norman Taneen Brinson, Ed.D. International Executive Board Chairman NEF Board of Managers Patricia Jones NEF Board of Managers
State Directors
Dawn Edwards, PharmD Latosha Higgins, Esq. Illinois State Director Indiana State Director Tonya Muhammed Angela Philmore Kentucky State Director Michigan State Director Mary Caruso Dailey, Ph.D. Isi Green Minnesota State Director Ohio State Director
Nikki Purvis Wisconsin State Director
Past Regional Directors Years of Service
Lillian Carpenter* 1930 - 1933 Sadye Dunham* 1933 - 1934 Ruth Bailey* 1934 - 1935 Carolyn J. Cain* 1935 - 1936 Lula Swarz* 1936 - 1937 Audrey Anthony* 1937 - 1940 Ethel H. Smith* 1940 - 1943 Mary Watson Stewart* 1943 - 1953 Anne Jordan* 1953 - 1955 Margaret Irby* 1955 - 1962 Ione H. Gibson* 1962 - 1969 Effie L. Burford* 1969 - 1974 Josephine S. Crowell* 1974 - 1980 Lizzie G. Miller 1980 - 1986 Vera M. Paul* 1986 - 1990 Annye P. Roberts 1990 - 1992 Doris M. Stokes 1992 - 1996 Norma C. Dartis 1996 - 2002 Ira J. Ebbs 2002 - 2006 Daisy L. Davis 2006 - 2008 Alice F. Craft 2008 - 2010 Cynthia A. McCoy 2010 - 2012 Michelle Porter Norman 2012 - 2018
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Great Lakes Regional Executive Board 2019 - 2020
Valerie Hollingsworth-Baker International President
Connie V. Pugh Great Lakes Regional Director
Jylla Moore-Tearte, Ph.D. Tamara Manning Gordon, J.D. 20th Past International President International First Vice President Michelle Porter Norman Taneen Brinson, Ed.D. International Executive Board Chairman NEF Board of Managers Patricia Jones Adrienne K. McDay NEF Board of Managers Regional Executive Board Chair Naquisha Ford Janielle Gooden Regional Secretary Regional Financial Secretary Trina Murphy Linda W. Edwards Regional Treasurer Regional Parliamentarian Kiera Parkman Lynese Thomas Regional Undergraduate Member-at-Large Regional Nominating Committee Chair Marilyn A. Boyd Elner Taylor Regional Representative to the National Resident Agent Nominating Committee Dawn Edwards, PharmD Janette Bishop Illinois State Director Illinois State Representative-at-Large
Latosha Higgins, Esq. Shyvon Lacy Indiana State Director Indiana State Representative-at-Large
Tanya Muhammad Vivia Brown Kentucky State Director Kentucky State Representative-at-Large Angela Philmore Takeya Haugabook Michigan State Director Michigan State Representative-at-Large Mary Caruso-Dailey, Ph.D. Danielle Andrews Minnesota State Director Minnesota State Representative-at-Large Isi Green Jasmine Pope Ohio State Director Ohio State Representative-at-Large Nikki Purvis Symona Gregory Wisconsin State Director Wisconsin State Representative-at-Large
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Great Lakes Regional Appointees 2019 - 2020
AARP Representative Beverly Pillow Adopt a School Coordinator Danielle Andrews Advance Team Kayrn Collins ▪ Nadine Glover American Cancer Society Representative Crysta Meekins Amicae Coordinator Linda Flowers Autism Awareness Coordinator Beryl Borel Awards Team Kimtoiya Sam ▪ Shyvon Lacy Centennial Representative Magolin Franklin Chaplain and Spiritual Team Anastasia Holman Chief of Staff Monica Mogbo Dove Coordinator Edna Metoyer ▪ Ayana Fordham Editor and Ad-Book Coordinator Keesha Jones-Sutton Elder Care Coordinator R. Alicia Thomas Executive Assistant Johnique Davis Fundraising and Grant Writing Coordinator Donna Moore James Historian Norma Dartis History Book Team Geraldine Peeples ▪ Amber Jones ▪ Saundra Coverdale King Image Enhancement Team Lisa Ogburn Internal Audit Team Tameka Wilson International Women of Color Coordinator Rosalyn Smith Investigation Team Director Karyn Quick Legacy Coordinator Vikki Shadie Legal Advisory Counsel Lenita Spears ▪ Andrea Medley
Life Member Coordinator Jeanine Smith ▪ Alice F. Craft Male Network Coordinator Deresha Walkup Meeting Planner Brunhilda Williams Currington Military Attache’ Kenya Wicks ▪ Monica Patton-Neal P.E.A.R.L.S National Honor Society Coordinator Nekko Beal ▪ Deidra Beck Photographer Anita Johnson ▪ Krystal Rice ▪ Alicia Webb Public Relations Earlene McMichael Reclamation Coordinator Symona Gregory Rituals and Ceremonies Coordinator Alinda Miller Social Action (Get Engaged) Coordinator Gloria James Social Media, Website and Branding Team Chantel Woodridge ▪ Tiara Miller St. Jude Representative Maya Lynum-Walker Stork’s Nest/ March of Dimes Coordinator Jennifer Wright Technology and Data Strategist Team Larita Smith ▪ Kierra Muhammad Undergraduate Basilei Counsel Team Traci Guinn Buckley
Lashonda Coleman ▪ Kenyatta Reed ▪ Erika Raine Undergraduate Connection Nicole Johnson ▪ Jadin Fields Vendor Coordinator Trycennia Dean-Motley Youth Coordinators Dwania Turner (Archonettes)
Victoria May (Amicette) Pamela Eaton-Champion (Pearlette)
Zetas Have Heart Coordinator Faith Miller Z-HOPE Coordinator Morgan Johnson
Z-PACT (Political Action Campaign Coordinator) Jasmine Branch Zeta Sigma Relation Liaison Carmen Smith Zeta Sings the Blues Coordinator Loretta Taylor
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Great Lakes Regional Conference Committee Chairs and Team Members 2019 - 2020
Denise Johnson Linda W. Edwards Budget and Finance Committee Coordinator By-Laws Committee Coordinator
Quianna Few Tiffany Newsome Chapter Reports Committee Coordinator Chapter Scrapbooks Committee Coordinator
Londra Dufor Reland Carter Choir Coordinator Elections Committee Coordinator Regina Matthews ▪ Mia Williams Amber Jones Emergency Response and Security Team Nominations Committee Coordinator
Milika Miller ▪ Latice Daniel ▪ LaTonda Page Symona Gregory Protocol Team Recommendations Committee Coordinator
Kendra Jenkins Keisha Shaw-Mitchell Registration Committee Coordinator Scholarship Committee Coordinator Kierra Muhammad ▪ LaRita Smith ▪ Chantel Woodridge Rosalind Walker Lewis Technology Team Workshops Coordinator
Great Lakes Regional Zeta Amicae Executive Board 2019 - 2020
Valerie Hollingsworth Baker Connie V. Pugh International President Great Lakes Regional Director
Linda Flowers, Ph.D. Great Lakes Regional Zeta Amicae Coordinator
Katrina Bailey President
Sandra Wimbley Vice President
Nicole Sanders Recording Secretary
Bryanna Miles Corresponding Secretary
Janice Brown Treasurer
Elizabeth Wright Financial Secretary
Geraldine Robinson Chaplain
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Important Deadlines and Reminders
Leadership Conference Registration Information Early Bird Registration January 16, 2020 - January 31, 2020
Regular Registration February 01, 2020 - February 29, 2020 Late Registration March 01, 2020 - March 16, 2020
Life Members’ Luncheon January 16, 2020 - March 16, 2020
Membership Intake Process Training Registration January 16, 2020 - March 16, 2020
Sponsorship Training Registration Undergraduate Advisor January 16, 2020 - March 16, 2020 Youth Affiliates January 16, 2020 - March 16, 2020 Zeta Amicae January 16, 2020 - March 16, 2020
Vendor Applications January 16, 2020 - March 16, 2020
Z-HOPE Electronic Donations January 16, 2020 - April 16, 2020
Advertisement Submission March 01, 2020 (received by date)
Necrology List Submission March 01, 2020 (received by date)
Zeta Scholarship Applications March 07, 2020 (postmarked by date)
Zeta Amicae Scholarship Applications March 07, 2020 (postmarked by date)
Hotel Reservation Deadline March 18, 2020
Nominations Form Submission March 31, 2020 (received by date)
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Please submit the following links on or before March 01, 2019.
Awards Applications Zeta of the Year Award Application https://forms.gle/BY4jtCxgb1iCYJY6A Zeta Amicae of the Year Award Application https://forms.gle/41HGb9WNwFunfQwV7 Youth Affiliate of the Year Award Application https://forms.gle/ZhFCi39NNHvF6hAd7 Zeta Dove of the Year Award Application https://forms.gle/XTnttWiiZNJoXcGB6 Life Member of the Year Award Application https://forms.gle/LHV6xnTiacTRH4Qb7 Chapter of the Year Award Application https://forms.gle/6F7b6ytLjAjwkm7t9 Zeta Amicae Auxiliary of the Year Award Application https://forms.gle/ihrzZqf5SSPBmaQ49 Youth Affiliates Group of the Year Award Application https://forms.gle/LqavuS5uhYM47DaM7 Zeta of the Decade Award Application https://forms.gle/oB7hFnyfMizND9S39 Life Member of the Decade Award Application https://forms.gle/pkHoQ3gviRhhJfpY7
Zeta Dove of the Decade Award Application https://forms.gle/VsETErYQ1CgFtvjk6 Zeta Amicae of the Decade Award Application https://forms.gle/drLAAy48YtXma7d27 Chapter of the Year Decade Award Application https://forms.gle/XdP8ZiZw3dq6Vad26 Zeta Amicae Auxiliary of the Decade Award Application https://forms.gle/5Vbu1i1B8tgzi8eN9 Youth Affiliates Group of the Decade Award Application https://forms.gle/qawGVvd1upqGRgev6
Showcase Your Talent Sign Up https://forms.gle/2020PerformNightSurvey 12
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Early Bird Registration
January 16, 2020 - January 31, 2020
Regular Registration
February 01, 2020 - February 29, 2020
Late Registration
March 01, 2020 - March 16, 2020
Graduate Sorors/Zeta Amicae
$125.00 Undergraduate Sorors
$115.00 Youth Affiliates
$50.00
Graduate Sorors/Zeta Amicae
$150.00 Undergraduate Sorors
$145.00 Youth Affiliates
$50.00
Graduate Sorors/Zeta Amicae
$180.00 Undergraduate Sorors
$145.00 Youth Affiliates
$50.00
CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FEE INCLUDES
Opening Public Program, Welcome Reception, Centennial Event, Closing Reception/Dinner, Business Sessions, and Workshops
Additional Meal Ticket Price: Welcome Reception - $50.00 ▪ Closing Reception/Dinner - $50.00 (limit one per person) Life Members’ Luncheon: $55.00 (limit one per person)
IMPORTANT INFORMATION TO REMEMBER
The Region will process ALL registration requests electronically. THERE IS NO ON-SITE REGISTRATION. The registration is not transferable or refundable due to the modified conference schedule pricing.
ZETA PHI BETA SORORITY, INCORPORATED - OPTIONAL TRAININGS
Attendees must register for the leadership conference. Pre-registration and additional forms are required for each training.
$25.00 Each Membership Intake Process Certification Training
Undergraduate Advisor Sponsorship Training | Youth Affiliates Sponsorship Training | Zeta Amicae Sponsorship Training
REGISTRATION LINKS
Graduate/Undergraduate/Zeta Amicae/Youth Registration Links:
www.memberplanet.com/s/glrzetas/2020early_1
www.memberplanet.com/s/glrzetas/2020regular_1_1
www.memberplanet.com/s/glrzetas/2020late
www.memberplanet.com/s/glrzetas/youth-2020registration
Optional Training/Vendor/Advertisement Links:
MIP: www.memberplanet.com/s/glrzetas/2020mip_2 Advisor: www.memberplanet.com/s/glrzetas/2020astraining_1_1 Amicae: www.memberplanet.com/s/glrzetas/2020astraining_1_1 Youth: www.memberplanet.com/s/glrzetas/2020astraining_1_1 Vendor: www.memberplanet.com/s/glrzetas/2020vendor_1 Ads: www.memberplanet.com/s/glrzetas/2020adsubmission_1
HOTEL INFORMATION
Hyatt Regency Indianapolis One South Capitol Avenue - Indianapolis, Indiana 46204
Single/Double Room Rate - $169.00 (plus taxes) Triple/Quad Room Rate - 189.00 (plus taxes)
A personal web link has been created - https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/group-booking/INDRI/G-ZE20. The link will allow guests to make reservations for the leadership conference.
If you prefer to make your reservation via telephone, please call 1.888.591.1234. You will need to indicate Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Great Lakes Regional Leadership Conference in order to receive the special group rate. The reservation deadline is March 18, 2020.
Great Lakes Regional Leadership Conference Tentative Schedule-at-a-Glance
Friday, April 17, 2020
10:00 A.M. - 08:00 P.M. Vendor Exhibits
01:30 P.M. - 04:00 P.M. Membership Intake Process Training
04:00 P.M. - 06:30 P.M. Leadership Academy Workshop Series
04:00 P.M. - 07:00 P.M. My Sisters’ Keeper Closet Shopping
04:00 P.M. - 08:00 P.M. Registration
06:00 P.M. - 08:00 P.M. Zeta Executive Board Meeting
06:00 P.M. - 07:30 P.M. Zeta Amicae Executive Board Meeting
07:00 P.M. - 09:00 P.M. Youth Affiliates Meet Up
07:30 P.M. - 11:30 P.M. Opening Program / Reception
Saturday, April 18, 2020
06:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. Registration
06:00 A.M. - 07:00 A.M. Necrology and Rededication
07:00 A.M. - 08:00 A.M. Breakfast on Your Own
08:00 A.M. - 08:00 P.M. Vendor Exhibits
08:15 A.M. - 11:30 A.M. Zeta and Zeta Amicae Plenary Session I
08:15 A.M. - 05:00 P.M. Youth Affiliates Activities
11:30 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. Group Photographs
12:00 P.M. - 01:30 P.M. Lunch on Your Own / Life Members’ Luncheon
12:00 P.M. - 05:00 P.M. My Sisters’ Keeper Closet Shopping
01:30 P.M. - 05:30 P.M. Zeta and Zeta Amicae Plenary Session II
05:30 P.M. - 06:30 P.M. Candidates’ Forum
07:30 P.M. - 12:00 A.M. Closing Program / Centennial Celebration
Sunday, April 19, 2020
08:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. Undergraduate Sponsorship Training
08:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. Youth Affiliates Sponsorship Training
08:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. Zeta Amicae Sponsorship Training
09:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. Zeta Executive Board Meeting 14
Great Lakes Regional Leadership Conference Helpful Hints
The following forms are located on the Great Lakes Regional Website - glrzetas.org/forms:
Zeta Scholarship Applications Zeta Amicae Scholarship Application Nominating Form Youth Permission Slips and Forms Z-HOPE Form Vendor Forms Legacy Form Zeta Dove Form Necrology Form
The following award applications are accessible via the link(s):
Zeta of the Year; Zeta of the Decade; Life Member of the Year; Life Member of the Decade; Chapter of the Year; Chapter of the Decade; Zeta Amicae of the Year; Zeta Amicae of the Decade; Zeta Amiace Auxiliary of the Year; Zeta Amicae Auxiliary of the Decade; Zeta Dove of the Year; Zeta Dove of the Decade; Youth Affiliate of the Year; Youth Affiliate Group of the Year; and Youth Affiliate Group of the Decade.
Conference Attire Information Membership Intake Process Training Business Attire
Workshop Series Business Attire
Executive Board Meeting Business Attire
Opening Program After Five or Business Attire
Necrology and Rededication Uninterrupted White (skirt suit or dress)
Business Sessions Business Attire (skirt suit, pantsuit, or dress)
Regional Photograph Required Attire Zetas - Royal Blue Dress, White Blazer, Flesh Tone Shoes Zeta Amicae - Light Blue Dress, White Blazer, Flesh Tone Shoes Pearlettes - Light Blue Dress, White Hosiery, Black or White Shoes Amicettes - Navy Blue Dress, White Hosiery,Black Shoes Archonettes - Navy Blue Dress, Black or Flesh Tone Hosiery, Black Shoes
Closing Program/Centennial Event Classy Chic (no jeans)
Sponsorship Training Casual Attire
My Sisters’ Keeper Closet Initiative Information
We are asking Sorors and Zeta Amicae to donate their gently worn business attire, After-Five attire, gowns, and/or accessories during the leadership conference.
Showcase Your Talents Information
We are asking Sorors, Zeta Amicae, and Youth Affiliates to rock the runway; poets to spit lyrics; and singers to harmonize during the Night of Stars - Centennial Affair.
Business Attire
Necrology Attire
Classy Chic Attire
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Great Lakes Regional Nominating Information April 2020
As we prepare for our upcoming 2020 Great Lakes Regional Leadership Conference in Indianapolis, Indiana consider sharing your talents and learn new skills as a member of the 2020-2022 Great Lakes Regional Leader- ship Team. Please consider the time commitment required for members of the Executive Board.
The open positions are as follows: Executive Board Chair, Tamias-Grammateus, Phylacter, Indiana Represent- ative-at-Large, Michigan State Representative-at-Large, and Ohio State Representative-at-Large. Please review the duties of each office and give serious thought to the privilege to serve and participate in the forward progression of the Great Lakes Region.
As you review the criteria, make sure that you are clear on the qualifications; you meet them prior to submitting your application for consideration; and you are willing and able to fulfill the duties of the office. Consider consulting with someone who has held the office which you are seeking. Understand that the Great Lakes Regional Executive Board is one that is responsible for working to guide the business of the Region forward.
If you are ready to fulfill one of these roles with your work and commitment, please forward the following items to me via e-mail or U. S. mail on or before March 31, 2020:
▪ The completed Nomination Form ▪ An electronic head shot photograph
Please submit the above items to: Soror Lynese S. Thomas Regional Nominating Committee Chair 29806 West 11 Mile Road Farmington Hills, Michigan 48336 or via e-mail at [email protected]
If there are any questions, please contact me via telephone at 313.995.1001.
Please note, nomination materials received after the deadline, will not be accepted. You will have to run from the floor.
Sincerely,
Lynese S. Thomas Lynese S. Thomas Nominating Committee Chair, Great Lakes Region Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated
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Great Lakes Regional Nominating Committee Rules and Duties April 2020
Only Sorors who are eligible to be elected may be nominated with their name placed on the ballot. Open Offices: Executive Board Chair, Tamias-Grammateus, Phylacter, Indiana State Representative-at-Large,
Michigan Representative-at-Large, and Ohio State Representative-at-Large.
Great Lakes Region Bylaws, Sixth Edition-2016 Article V - Officers Section 1: Elected Officers - The Elected Officers of the Great Lakes Region shall be the Executive Board
Chair, Grammateus, Tamias-Grammateus, Tamias, Phylacter, Undergraduate Member-at-Large, Regional Nominating Committee Chair, National Nominating Committee Representative, and State Representatives-at-Large.
State Representatives-at-Large shall be elected at their respective State Meetings; and installed at the Regional Conference. Clause1: Duties - Duties of the Regional Offices shall parallel the duties of said offices in Zeta Phi Beta
Sorority Constitution and Bylaws. Clause 2: At-Large - The Great Lakes Region shall elect one (1) Representative-at-Large for each state in the
Region, which representative shall become a member of the Regional Executive Board. Clause 3: Term - All elected officers shall serve a term of two (2) years; subject to re-election to a second two (2) year term for a total of four (4) consecutive years in the same office. Section 2: Elections - The developed method of a primary ballot shall be the standard usage for electing officers. The procedure for electing officers shall be according to Robert’s Rules of Order. Official term is two (2) years; subject to re-election to a second two (2) year term for a total of four (4) consecutive years in the same office. Section 3: Vacancies - Should an elected officer find it necessary to vacate her office, she must submit a letter of resignation to the Chairman of the Regional Executive Board. Upon motion and acceptance of the resignation at the Board meeting, the Chairman of the Regional Executive Board shall appoint a person to fill the unexpired term. Article VI - Qualifications Section 3: Regional Officer Qualifications. No member shall be elected who shall not have been an active, participating member of the local chapter, the Great Lakes Region, and the Region from which said Soror transferred, for a period of five (5) consecutive years preceding her nomination; and, who shall have had a minimum of two (2) years Regional Conference experience; and, two (2) years Boulé experience, except the members for the office of Undergraduate Member-at-Large who shall have been active, participating members of the local chapter; and, the region from which said Soror
transferred, for a period of one (1) year preceding her nomination; and, have had a minimum of one (1) State Meeting and one (1) Regional Conference experience; and shall have a minimum of one year remaining before her Baccalaureate degree.
Section 4: The elected officers may serve no more than two (2) consecutive two (2) year terms in the same Regional office. Article VII - Duties Section 2: Regional Executive Board Chair - The Regional Executive Board Chair shall coordinate the business aspects of the Region; approve vouchers; and, appoint committees within the Executive
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Great Lakes Regional Nominating Committee Rules and Duties Continued
Board to accomplish a plan of work for the year and provide annual report to the Region. She shall call and chair Executive Board Meetings; approve vouchers, with proper receipts, for reimbursement of Regional Executive Board Officers, to be submitted to the Regional Director for processing; prepare the agenda for Executive Board Meetings; apprise newly elected Executive Board Members of their duties. She shall provide a written report to the body within sixty (60) days of Regional Executive Board meetings detailing its proceedings; and she shall countersign all contracts. She must possess a working knowledge of this document; as well as, the National Constitution & By-Laws of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority; and, Robert’s Rules of Order.
Section 4: Tamias-Grammateus - The office of Tamias-Grammateus shall hold an active financial roster of each regional chapter. The Regional Tamias-Grammateus shall be bonded. She shall issue receipts for all regional dues, fees, and assessments. These funds shall be turned over to the Tamias during the session. The Regional Tamias-Grammateus shall make written reports at the Executive Board Meetings and Regional Conference; work with the Registration Chair and Credentials Committee at the annual regional conference; and serve on the Budget and Finance Committee. Section 6: Phylacter - The Phylacter shall be the Parliamentarian. She shall be knowledgeable of Parliamentary Procedures; prepare rules for the Regional Executive Board and Regional Conference Business Meetings; make report to the Regional Executive Board; shall be chair of the Bylaws Committee; and is Regional Representative to the National Constitution and Bylaws Committee. She shall be present at all Regional Meetings; and advise members on rules and regulations governing the region, in accordance with the Great Lakes Regional By-Laws; the National Constitution & By-Laws; Robert’s Rules of Order, Newly Revised; and the Laws of Incorporation. Section 7: State Representative-at-Large - The State Representative-at-Large is under the direction of the State Director; and, all of her activities pertaining to state affairs should be assigned and approved by the State Director. The State Representative-at-Large may: verify the membership, financial or program participation status of chapters or auxiliary groups; chair a state committee; conduct workshops or programs; implement undergraduate programs or retreats; or, carry out special projects as assigned by the State or Regional Director. Past and Present Practices ▪ Nomination materials received after the deadline will not be accepted. ▪ Nominees for office shall complete a Nominating Form before their names are submitted as candidates. ▪ Sorors whose names appear on the ballot must be in attendance at the Regional Conference at the time of nomination and voting.
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National Candidates Forum Information
▪ Any candidate who wishes to participate in the National Candidates Forum and/or would like information regarding her candidacy to be included in any forum materials must notify the Regional Director via e-mail no later than Sunday, February 16, 2020 at [email protected]. ▪ Your notification will be forwarded to the Great Lakes Region Representative to the National Nominating Committee, who will forward the Great Lakes Regional Leadership Conference National Candidate Inquiry Form for completion. ▪ The Candidates Forum will take place during a plenary session on Saturday, April 18, 2020. ▪ Additional details will be provided to the participating candidates consistent with the Campaign Reform Policy.
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated Great Lakes Region 2020 Electronic Advertisement Submission Information
The Great Lakes Region of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated will host the 86th Annual Regional Leadership Conference in Indianapolis, Indiana on April 17, 2020 through April 20, 2020. Chapters, auxiliaries, individuals, and business organizations are invited to support the Great Lakes Region with the purchase of an electronic advertisement to display throughout the leadership conference. Purchasing an advertisement is a great way to not only support the leadership conference, but also to promote your business/organization.
Submission Deadline: March 1, 2020 Advertisement Guidelines:
1..Submit CAMERA-READY, high resolution 5..Please allow at least a half inch border around the (at least 300 dpi) ads. ad. 2..Ads must be original, clear, black or color 6..Deliver files in the following formats: PDF, JPG, print, NOT FUZZY. GIF, PNG, or as a Microsoft Word document. 3..Submit ads in digital form ONLY. 7..The Subject Line of your e-mail should include your chapter or auxiliary name, state, and ad size. 4..Ads should be submitted in a portrait (not landscape) format 8.5 x 11.
Advertisement Size and Price
Full Page Advertisement Half Page Advertisement Quarter Page Advertisement $100.00 $75.00 $50.00
Payment Information
Please submit payment electronically using the following link: www.memberplanet.com/s/glrzetas/2020adsubmission_1.
Submit advertisements electronically to [email protected] on or before March 1, 2020. The Subject Line should include the chapter/auxiliary name, state, and advertisement size.
SUBMIT YOUR ADVERTISEMENT TODAY!
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Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated Great Lakes Region
2020 Vendor Registration Information
Dear Vendor:
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated will host its 86th Annual Great Lakes Regional Leadership Conference at the Hyatt Regency Indianapolis (One South Capitol Avenue - Indianapolis, Indiana 46204) during the weekend of April 17-19, 2020. We are looking forward to full days of learning, networking and shopping!
Category Application Fee □ Zeta National Licensed Vendor $400.00 □ Member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated $350.00 □ Non-Zeta National Licensed Vendor $450.00 □ Additional Table (limit one) $ 25.00 □ Late Fee $ 50.00
Additional Information: o Fees include one (1) table and two (2) chairs per vendor space. o Wi-Fi will be available at an additional cost. o Licensed Vendors must be approved by Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated - National Headquarters. The Zeta Licensed Vendor Number will be required upon submission of the application and verification from our National Headquarters. o Each vendor will only be allowed to bring one (1) additional table of their own. o Vendor display days will be Friday, April 17, 2020 through Saturday, April 18, 2020.
□ You may start vending on Friday, April 17, 2020 at 10:00 A.M. □ Hours are: Friday from 10:00 A.M. until 8:00 P.M. and Saturday from 8:00 A.M. until 8:00 P.M.
o Vendors can make payments via MemberPlanet using the following link:
Payment Link: www.memberplanet.com/s/glrzetas/2020vendor
Please Note: The deadline for vendor application submission is March 16, 2020. Payments received thereafter should include a $50.00 late fee. Send forms to [email protected].
Payments will be returned based on reaching capacity of the contracted space and/or if received after March 31, 2020.
Your reservation will be confirmed upon receipt of the completed form and registration fee. The confirmation will include the exact location of vending, as well as, the exhibit authorization form required by the hotel.
Shipping Instructions and Handling Fees If you are sending materials to the hotel, please ship to arrive no earlier than three (3) days prior to the event. The hotel does not accept any liability for goods that arrive unmarked or fail to arrive at the hotel.
Items must be labeled as follows: Name of the group and on-site contact of individual receiving materials, c/o Hyatt Regency Indianapolis, One South Capitol Avenue, Indianapolis, Indiana 46204.
Hold for: Name and Date of Conference Box(es) __ of __ (multiple boxes must be numbered)
The hotel charges a fee for handling and storage of incoming and outgoing items.
Pallets or Oversized Packages $200.00 per pallet Packages (up to 50 pounds) $5.00 per box Packages (50-100 pounds or more) $10.00 per box Envelopes $3.00 per envelope
If you have questions, please feel free to contact the Vendor Coordinator, Ms. Trycennia Dean Motley at [email protected] or 313.215.5990.
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Zetas-Helping Other People Excel (Z-HOPE) Donor Information
How Chapters and Auxiliaries Can Help and Earn Z-Points
1. Chapters that donate $25.00 or 20 items from The Villages wish list will receive 25 Z-HOPE points towards children (counted towards the one children program - must specify children).
2. Chapters that donate $25.00 or 20 items from the Wheeler Mission wish list will receive 25 Z-HOPE points towards women and children (counted towards the one women and children program - must specify women and children).
3. Chapters that donate $25.00 or 20 items from Indy Veteran Home wish list will receive 25 Z-HOPE points towards military (counted towards the one military program - must specify military).
A total of 75 Z-HOPE points can be earned if your chapter/auxiliary donates to all three categories!
Please make your chapter/auxiliary donation payable to Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated - Great Lakes Region. The Region accepts chapter checks, cashier’s checks, money orders, and cash or you may submit a monetary donation electronically from January 16, 2020 until April 16, 2020 using the payment link. Please, do not submit personal checks to the Region.
Payment Link: www.memberplanet.com/s/glrzetas/zhope
We will present the donations to the recipients during the Great Lakes Regional Leadership Conference, as applicable.
Wheeler Mission 2020 Spring Wish List and Related Information
Wheeler Mission has been a pillar in the Indianapolis community for over a century. The social services organization provides critically needed goods and services to the homeless, poor, and needy. Women and Children
Textured Hair Products* Sunscreen Ladies Modest Swimsuits (all sizes, especially larger sizes) Bottled Water
Twin Sheets and Standard Pillowcases Towels and Washcloths New Women’s Underwear (all sizes, especially larger sizes) Standard Size Pillow (new/unused)
*Urgent Need
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The Villages of Indiana 2020 Spring Wish List and Related Information
The mission of The Villages is that abused, neglected, and abandoned children need stable families and loving environments in order to flourish. In the 1960s, Dr. Karl Menninger established homes for neglected youth in Kansas, Michigan, and Indiana. It was his work that became the basis for The Villages of Indiana. They opened the first family model group home in April of 1980, since then, they have grown dramatically, from that single group home to more than 20 sites located throughout Indiana.
Children Diapers Wipes Formula Personal Care Items Sun Screen Flip Flops
Indy Vet House, Incorporated 2020 Spring Wish List and Related Information
The Dr. Otis Bowen Veterans House is a “home away from home” for Veterans, and their family members, receiving extended medical care. It features 28 fully furnished guest suites with private wheelchair accessible bathrooms, a clean, modern, fully-equipped common kitchen and dining area, laundry and recreation rooms, and a patriotic outdoor patio that honors Veterans and Supporters with inset commemorative bricks.
Military Items Needed on Regular Basis: Coffee (regular grind, caffeinated, and decaffeinated) Tea (regular or herbal, individually packaged tea bags) K-cups for Keurig coffeemaker (assorted flavored and non-flavored) Creamers (powdered and mini-moos) Splenda packets Breakfast items (instant oatmeal packets, breakfast bars, etc.) Healthy snack items - pretzels, nuts, granola bars, fruit bars, applesauce, fruit cups, etc. (individually packaged) Soups (no tomato or Ramen noodles) Lunch/dinner kits - tuna, mac & cheese, pasta (individually packaged) Paper products (paper towels, napkins, tissues - square box preferred) Laundry detergent (dye-free pods) and dryer sheets Dish soap, dishwasher tablets (Finish Quantum brand) Magazines - current men’s or women’s magazines DVDs (recent releases or children) Children’s books
Occasional Needs: Flour, sugar, brown sugar, spices, salt, and pepper Beverages (soda, Crystal Light, orange juice, water, etc.) Fresh fruit (bananas, apples, oranges, and/or seasonal) Eggs, butter, and milk
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GREAT LAKES REGION My Sisters’ Keeper Closet
DRESSING THE FINER WOMAN IN YOU!
Sorors and Zeta Amicae, Do you need space in your closet? Well, help us SUIT UP for our Plenary Sessions and other sorority related events by donating your new or gently worn ROYAL BLUE and/or WHITE business attire. We will also accept After-Five attire, unworn shoes, and accessories. All clothing donations must be appropriately cleaned and on hangers. Donors will be entered into a raffle for prizes.
DONATION DROP OFF DATES AND TIMES Friday, April 17, 2020 Saturday, April 18, 2020 03:00 P.M. - 07:00 P.M. 11:00 A.M. - 04:00 P.M. Location: Regency Foyer Location: Regency Foyer
CLOSET OPERATING HOURS Friday, April 17, 2020 Saturday, April 18, 2020 04:00 P.M. - 07:00 P.M. 12:00 P.M. - 05:00 P.M. Location: Studio One Location: Studio One
Each Soror and/or Zeta Amicae can select 1-3 items, subject to availability.
Volunteers Needed!!!
We need volunteers to help with the My Sisters’ Keeper Closet on the following dates and times: Friday, April 17, 2020 ▪ 03:00 P.M. - 07:00 P.M.
Saturday, April 18, 2020 ▪ 11:00 A.M. - 06:00 P.M.
Sunday, April 19, 2020 ▪ 09:00 A.M. - 11:00 A.M.
If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Soror/Friend Johnique Davis
Executive Assistant, Great Lakes Region at [email protected]
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Restaurants
American Cuisine Asian/Sushi Fat Rooster Diner P. F. Chang 1 South Capitol Avenue, Indianapolis 49 West Maryland Street, Indianapolis The Eagle’s Nest Restaurant Bangkok Restaurant 1 South Capitol Avenue, Indianapolis 225 East Ohio Street, Indianapolis Yard House Forty Five Degrees 10 North Illinois Street, Indianapolis 765 Massachusetts Avenue, Indianapolis Weber Grill Restaurant Mikado Japanese Restaurant
10 North Illinois Street, Indianapolis 148 South Illinois, Indianapolis
Bakery/Breakfast/Café/Coffee Deli/Sandwiches Bee Coffee Roasters Chick-fi l-A 201 South Capitol Avenue, Indianapolis 49 West Maryland Street, Indianapolis Au Bon Pain Jimmy John’s 26 Monument Circle, Indianapolis 1 North Meridian Street, Indianapolis
Starbucks Potbelly Sandwich Shop 1 South Capitol Avenue, Indianapolis 55 Monument Circle, Indianapolis Café Patachou Buffalo Wild Wings 225 West Washington Street, Indianapolis 7 East Washington Street, Indianapolis
Italian Mexican/Latin/Spanish Buca di Beppo Acapulco Joe’s 35 North Illinois Street, Indianapolis 365 North Illinois Street, Indianapolis Iaria’s Italian Restaurant Paco’s Taquera 317 South College Avenue, Indianapolis 4390 Keystone Avenue, Indianapolis Old Spaghetti Factory Chipotle Mexican Grill 210 South Meridian Street, Indianapolis 6 East Washington Street, Indianapolis Osteria Pronto Delicia
10 South West Street, Indianapolis 5215 North College Avenue, Indianapolis
Steak/Seafood Pizza The Capital Grille Bazbeaux 40 West Washington Street, Indianapolis 329 Massachusetts Avenue, Indianapolis Harry & Izzy’s Giorgio’s Pizza 153 South Illinois Street, Indianapolis 9 East Market Street, Indianapolis McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood Greek’s Pizzeria Downtown 110 North Illinois Street, Indianapolis 130 North Delaware Street, Indianapolis Tony’s of Indianapolis Pizza dl Tito 110 West Washington Street, Indianapolis 115 West Washington Street, Indianapolis
Many of the restaurants deliver to the hotel via Door Dash, Grub Hub, and Postmates.
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Area Attractions
The Escape Room Indianapolis Circle Centre Mall 200 South Meridian Street, Indianapolis 49 West Maryland Street, Indianapolis
The Eiteljorg Museum Soldiers and Sailors Monument 500 West Washington Street, Indianapolis 1 Monument Circle, Indianapolis
Segway Tour of Indianapolis Indianapolis City Market 801 West Washington Street, Indianapolis 222 East Market, Indianapolis
Mobility Scooter Rental Information
Access Mobility, Inc. ▪ Kimberly Weyer, Showroom Assistant ▪ 317-784-2255 ▪ www.accessmobility.com
Indy Scooter Rentals ▪ Jeff Shelley, Sales Representative ▪ 317-855-3158 ▪ www.lifestylescootersinc.com
Hospital and Pharmacy Information
IU Health University Hospital Sidney & Lois Eskenazi Hospital Kindred Hospital Indianapolis 550 North University Boulevard 720 Eskenazi Avenue 1700 West 10th Street Indianapolis, Indiana 46222 Indianapolis, Indiana 46222 Indianapolis, Indiana 46222 317.944.5000 ▪ Open 24 Hours 317.880.0000 ▪ Open 24 Hours 317.636.4400 ▪ Open 24 Hours
CVS CVS Walgreens 105 East Ohio Street 175 North Illinois Street 335 Massachusetts Avenue Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 317.636.5577 317.636.6664 317.631.6000
Transportation Information
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Go Express Travel ▪ 1801 South Lawndale Avenue ▪ Indianapolis, Indiana 46241 ▪ 800.589.6004
Advanced Limousines ▪ 8614 Southeastern Avenue ▪ Indianapolis, Indiana 46239 ▪ 317.716.1201
Go Anywhere Anytime Transportation Services ▪ [email protected] ▪ 317.691.5159
Enterprise Rent-A-Car ▪ 7801 Col H. Weir Cook Memorial Drive ▪ Indianapolis, Indiana 46241 ▪ 833.315.5847
Sixt Car Rental and Limousine Service ▪ 2360 Distributors Drive ▪ Indianapolis, Indiana 46241 ▪ 317.853.3922 26
All Aboard, to Create the Great Lakes Region’s History Book.
Please make HIStory by submitting HERstory…
Instructions for History Book Submissions
▪ Each graduate and undergraduate chapter should prepare chapter milestones in narrative form dating back to their charter date. Share what is unique about your chapter.
▪ Each chapter’s history should not exceed three pages.
▪ Chapters should ensure their auxiliary and/or affiliates are included as part of their history.
▪ Please submit in Times New Roman - Font 12.
▪ Chapters should submit profiles in narrative format (write full paragraphs).
▪ Please do not submit information in bullet points.
▪ Chapters are encouraged to submit high-resolution photographs (vintage and current).
▪ Photographs are restricted to three (3) per chapter.
▪ All photographs submitted may not be used due to space limitations.
▪ All images must be supplied in 300 dpi high resolution Jpeg, Tiff, or Eps format.
▪ All logos must be supplied in high resolution 300 dpi.
▪ Vector format or PDF artwork is the most acceptable form for logos.
▪ Each chapter should submit their individual histories to their State Historian on or before January 31, 2020.
▪ This is your opportunity to represent your chapter’s history.
Reserve Your Copy Today
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