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I N S I D E T H I S I S S U E :
President’s Greetings 1
Founders Day 2
2013 SE Regional Conference
2
Past,, Present Future Article
3
Nelson Mandela 4-5
Family Article 6
Community Service
7
Blu’ Notez 8-9
Advertizments 10-13
Calendar of ZVents 14
SIGMA MU ZETA CHAPTER | STONE MOUNTAIN GRADUATE | CHARTERED 2001
Blu’ PearlBlu’ Pearl
A Word From Our President “ A s i s t e r i s a g i f t t o t h e h e a r t , a f r i e n d t o t h e s p i r i t , a g o l d e n t h r e a d t o t h e m e a n i n g o f l i f e . ”
December 2013 Volume 2 Issue 2
Season’s Greetings,
It is my honor and privilege to welcome you to the December
Holiday edition of the Blu’ Pearl newsletter of the Significant
members of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, Sigma Mu
Zeta Chapter.
This newsletter will provide you with information about our
community based programs and events that are designed to serve
the needs of the communities in Stone Mountain, GA and sur-
rounding areas.
Since our inception, December 20, 2001, we have been impactful and made our presence
known in our communities. We are dedicated to the mission of our organization. We faith-
fully reach out and collaborate with the community to identify and address areas of concern
locally, nationally and globally that align with our International Grand Basileus, Mary
Breaux –Wright, current theme "Building on the Principles of Zeta While Blazing New
Paths." Sigma Mu Zeta has developed programs that directly address strengthening families,
economic security, eradicating global poverty and providing greater awareness of important
health related issues.
We are proud of our legacy and thank our partners and families for helping us achieve our
goals. We realize that support is critical to the success of our efforts in impacting the com-
munities we serve. We ask for your continued support to bring about a positive social
change through our fundraising activities and browse our newsletter for announcements rel-
ative to our extraordinary programs and public events.
Sisterly,
Rosemarie Soror Rosemarie Merritt Farngalo
SERVING IN
SCHOLARSHIP
SISTERLY HOOD
SERVICE
FINER WOMANHOOD
P a g e 2 B l u ’ P e a r l
Happy Founders Day to the women of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.! The organization will celebrate 94 years in existence. Since the sorority was founded on January 16, 1920 at Howard University, the organization has amassed a membership of over 800 chapters in eight intercon-tinental regions. It was the first Greek-letter organization to establish a chapter in Africa and it maintains partnerships and affiliations with a range of institutions including the American Can-cer Society and the United Negro College Fund.
It was a pleasure to attend the Regional Conference in Augusta; there were so much information to
receive from the Financial Management Workshops, Going Paperless presented by our own Rebecca
Johnson to Zeta Stork’s Nest, and MIP Certification. The registration team did a great job, shout
outs to Jocasta (Regional Registration Coordinator), Tawhana, Julia, Karen H, Aleda, Serafina,
Rosemarie (National Budget and Finance Committee Member and Candidate for National Tamias),
and Rebecca (Presenter). Rosemarie, Jocasta and Maureen represented the chapter at the Life
Member Luncheon and of course when Zeta called they jumped in and assisted. Maureen was the
entertainment, rapping “The House by the Side of the Road” with an new unexpected twist. The
audience clapped in the beat of “Rappers Delight” and joined in with her. The audience was in awe
and excited to her comedic prowess and her take on our poem, it was defiantly memorable. Shout
outs also to our State Director, Shanessa Alford for a job well done and we will be there March 12.
2014 for our State Conference, March 14-16, 2014 - Athens, Georgia., hope to see you all there.
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P a g e 5 V o l u m e 2 I s s u e 2
L e t t e r T o T h e E d i t o r
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C o m m u n i t y S e r v i c e
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Community Service Initiatives
Sigma Mu Zeta Chapter and our community friends donated their time to two worthy causes, the
Elder Care Initiative at Traditions Health & Rehabilitations Center and the partnership with the
Lithonia Chamber of Commerce and Stoneview Elementary for the 1st Annual Community Walk &
Health Fair.
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B l u ’ N o t e Z
K aren Hughes was born in Passaic, New Jersey and
is a graduate of Montclair State University,
Montclair, New Jersey. She has been employed in
the warehouse distribution industry for 27 years in various
roles of specialist and management roles. She has been a Zeta
for 32 years and was reclaimed with Sigma Mu Zeta Chapter
in 2010. Since reclaiming, she has taken the bull by the horn
and jumped right in. She is actively working for the good of
Zeta in our community service ventures and is the ZHOPE
Coordinator. She was featured with the chapter in the fall 2013 On Common
Grounds Newspaper, were the chapter collaborated with the Lithonia Chamber of
Commerce and Stoneview Elementary for the Health Fair. Recently she volun-
teered in her first Regional Conference in the registration process and is the brain
child and leader of the chapters first Valentine’s Day Soiree and Breaking Bread
with Sigma Mu Zeta. Karen is a force to be recon with, she is devoted, dedicated,
and exemplified that which we love in a finer woman. She shares her Zeta life
with her husband (Victor) of 20 years and 2 children Quinlan and Victor II.
Z e t a ’ s I n t h e S p o t l i g h t
S igma Mu Zeta is proud to welcome the newest
members of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.—Alpha
Tau Chapter at Emory University.
Congratulations Soror!
P a g e 9 V o l u m e 2 I s s u e 2
B l u ’ N o t e Z
W e d d i n g W i s h e s
Carol and Dione
C ongratulations are in order to Soror Carol Williams,
who is a newlywed as of December 4, 2013 to Frat.
Dione Hester.
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C a l e n d a r o f Z V e n t s
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Chew, Chat & Bowl December 29, 2013
The opportunity for the chapter to fellowship with any interest of the sorority. Location: Suburban Lanes, Decatur, GA Contact: Aisha Swope, [email protected]
Elderly Initiative January 4, 2014, 10 a.m.—12 p.m.
It is a comprehensive program that also focuses on elder abuse awareness, financial peace, supporting the caregiver and volun-teering at senior care facilities. Location: Traditions Health & Rehab, Lithonia, GA Contact: Karen Hughes, (404) 247-1684
Day of Service January 15, 2014, After Chapter Meeting
Bring your hats, gloves & socks to pass out to the less fortunate Location: TBA Contact: Aisha Swope, [email protected]
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc. Founder’s Day January 16, 2014, All Day
Breaking Bread with Sigma Mu Zeta January 16, 2014, 7 p.m.— 9 p.m.
To celebrate the Founder’s Day for Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Location: Stonecrest Mall TGIF Contact: Karen Hughes, (404) 247-1684
Metro Atlanta Sigma & Zeta 2014 Founder’s Day Gala January 25, 2014, 7:00 p.m.—1:00 a.m.
To celebrate the founding’s of both organizations. Location: The Atlanta Airport Marriott Gateway Contact: [email protected]
Elderly Initiative February 1, 2014, 10 a.m.—12 p.m.
It is a comprehensive program that also focuses on elder abuse awareness, financial peace, supporting the caregiver and volun-teering at senior care facilities. Location: Traditions Health & Rehab, Lithonia, GA Contact: Karen Hughes, (404) 247-1684
Interest Informational February 1, 2014, 4 p.m. (MIP Certified Sorors Only)
Location: TBA Contact: Aisha Swope, [email protected]
A Valentine’s Soiree February 14, 2014, 9 p.m.—1 a.m. Purchase tickets: http://smzvalentinessoiree.eventbrite.com
An event to celebrate Valentine’s Day Location: Stone Manor Events Facility
3113 Stone Mountain St., Lithonia, GA
Contact: Karen Hughes, (404) 247-1684
Casino Bus Trip February 15, 2014, 7 p.m.— 9 p.m.
Bus boarding at 8 a.m., Departing at 8:30 a.m. A Networking “Fun: Day Location: Creek Casino Montgomery Contact: Cheryl Bishop (770) 465-5110
EMAIL: [email protected]
EMAIL: [email protected]
New Bethel AME Church Food Pantry February 22, 2014, 9:00 a.m.—until The collection and delivery of can good to the pantry. Location: New Bethel AME Church
8350 Rockbridge Rd. Lithonia, GA 30058 Contact: Cheryl Nugent-Bishop, (678) 516- 8533
A l l P u b l i c E v e n t s f o r J a n u a r y — M a r c h 2 0 1 3
Quick Reminders
Life Membership Is Still Open!
The National Executive Board recently approved this level of membership to be offered to those Sorors who meet the
criteria. The Life Membership drive opened on Jan. 25, 2013 until December 31, 2013.
March 2014 Newsletter Submittal Deadline: February 2014 Please submit all articles & pictures to [email protected]
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
Sigma Mu Zeta Chapter
PO Box 136
Stone Mountain, GA 30086
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.sigmamuzeta.org
Facebook: sigmamuzetachapter
Twitter: #Sigmamuzeta1920
Basileus
Rosemarie Merritt-Farngalo
1st Anti-Basileus
Aisha Merritt-Swope
2nd Anti-Basileus
Rebecca Johnson
3rd Anti-Basileus Talissa Truitt
Grammateus Tamara Franco
Tamias Maureen Walker
Tamias Grammateus Jennifer Toussaint
Phylacter Tawhana Johnson
Historian/Keeper of Properties
Maureen Walker
Epistoleus Marketa H. Killingbeck
Chair of the Executive Board Jocasta H. Frazier
Executive Board Advisor Cheryl Nugent-Bishop
S i g m a M u Z e t a E x e c u t i v e B o a r d
Newsletter designed by Public Relations Committee
Editors: Soror Marketa Killingbeck & Soror Maureen Walker
