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January 2014
Volume 4 Issue 5
Soror Mary B. Wright, International President Soror Janet Y. Bivins, Esq., Atlantic Regional Director Soror Gina Merritt-Epps, Esq., New Jersey State Director
Message from the State Director:
100 Years of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.
Z-Lessons Monthly Embellishment & Training for
the Sorors of New Jersey “Building on the Principles of Zeta
While Blazing New Paths!”
W e should always honor our
Five Pearls for all that they did
to establish the Zeta
sisterhood. We would be remiss,
however, if we did not acknowledge the
influence and encouragement of the Brothers of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.
As we celebrate our Brothers’ Centennial, test your knowledge of Sigma
History, Sigma’s influence and Sigma facts below.
1. The Founders of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity are the Honorable:
a. Charles R. S. Taylor, Leonard F. Morse, and Charles I. Brown
b. A. Langston Taylor, Leonard F. Morse and Charles I. Brown
c. A. Langston Taylor, Charles R. S. Taylor and Charles I. Brown
2. Which Sigma Founder coined ―Culture for Service, Service for Humanity‖?
3. Which Sigmas were instrumental in the founding of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority,
Inc.?
4. On which did initiative did Zeta and Sigma collaborate in 2012/2013?
5. The current International President of Phi Beta Sigma is _______________.
6. Always address Phi Beta Sigma members as _____ or the formal title of
_________.
7. True/False: Zetas should rise upon the initial entrance of the International
President of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated and remain standing
until he is seated, and should rise in support of our constitutional bond
when their fraternity hymn is sung.
8. Sigma Founder ___________ chartered numerous Sigma Chapters especially
in Florida. He was also student of the Greek language, and he named the
fraternity.
9. Sigma Founder ______ founded the Delta Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma at
Kansas State University in Manhattan, Kansas, on April 9, 1917 and was a
teacher at the Kansas Industrial School for Negroes in Topeka, Kansas.
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Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. State of New Jersey Soror Gina Merritt-Epps, Esq. New Jersey State Director 325 East Jimmie Leeds Road Suite 7 PMB 144 Galloway, NJ 08205 (609) 748-1470 Website: www.zphibnj.org www.facebook.com/ZPhiBNJ E-mail: [email protected]
Newsletter created by Soror Deseree McFarlane, Coordinator, Social Media
and Publicity
In This Issue
Sigma Quiz
Reclamation
Instructions
Founders’ Day
Announcement
NEF Scholarships
Prematurity
Awareness Pictures
Chapter News
Parliamentary
Corner
Key Dates and
Deadlines
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Message from the State Director: Reclamation Review
G reetings, Sorors and Happy New Year! I pray that everyone had a wonderful Christmas holiday! As we
plan to honor the founding of Zeta, let's also focus on reclaiming our inactive members. Please ensure
that your chapter has someone who is focusing on reclamation, and be sure to reach out to Sorors Mecca
Brown and Adrienne Goldsboro, our State Reclamation Coordinators, for tips and guidance.
The procedure for processing the financial obligations of reclaimed Sorors is outlined below. Please
be sure to invite inactive Sorors to our Founders' Day Observance so that they can see the Blue and White
family from the State of New Jersey in action as we promote the principle of scholarship.
The reclamation process is governed by Article II of Zeta’s By-Laws, Section 9, Transfer of
Membership. See also National Handbook sections titled ―Transfer of Membership and Finances.‖
1. A transfer reference will be issued to a Soror upon written request for transfer to a another chapter. The
transfer card and required fees should be mailed to HQ by the chapter where the Soror seeks affiliation.
2. The National assessment for a reclaimed soror is $180 (Graduate)/$130 (Undergraduate) except from Jan.
16 to March 31 of each year, when the fee is $120 (Graduate/Undergraduate). Transfer fee =
$5.00. Please remember to include all other National assessments.
3. The transfer card tells the new chapter that the Soror was a member in good standing. ― Good standing
refers to both financial standing and the absence of charges for MIP or other violations.
4. If a Soror’s former chapter is inactive or if she unknown to that chapter because of a long absence, she
must go before a notary public and swear that she was in good standing when she left the former
chapter. This notarized statement, along with written approval from the State and Regional Directors
where the former chapter was located, may be used in lieu of the transfer card.
5. A Soror must be financial on all levels (National, Regional, State and Local) before she can be transferred.
If she is unfinancial, she must reinstate with Nationals and pay all obligations, including transfer fees,
before she can transfer.
6. Chapters are to exercise their own discretion, within constitutional guidelines, as to how often a financial
Soror may transfer from a local chapter to another chapter of close proximity within the same region.
7. The local chapter has the right to determine its local reinstatement fee, separate and apart from the
National fees.
SAVE THE DATE!
New Jersey State Leadership Conference
April 25-26. 2014 Chauncey Hotel and Conference Center, Princeton, NJ
Reserve your rooms now!
https://reservations.ihotelier.com/crs/g_reservation.cfm?groupID=1067196&hotelID=11530
Block will close on March 1, 2014 or when all rooms
have been reserved, whichever occurs first.
Room rates of $139 single and $159 double do not include tax.
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National Educational Foundation Application Procedure
T he National Educational Foundation (NEF, www.zpbnef1975.org) is approaching one of their busiest seasons of the
year, as it prepares to review the many scholarship applications it will receive in the next few months. The
scholarship deadline for all applications is February 1, 2014, and awards will be announced on August 15, 2014.
Applications can be obtained from the website or by mailing a self-addressed stamped envelope to national headquarters
to the attention of NEF.
NEF has designated two scholarships for members of the Sorority: the Nancy B. Woolridge McGee Graduate
Fellowship and the Mildred Carter Bradham Social Work Fellowship.
The application process is simple! Again, applications can be obtained online and an electronic application is
available at the NEF website as well. With you completed application form, you should include three letters of
recommendation as outlined, an official transcript, and a 150 word essay discussing your educational and professional
aspirations.
Please visit the website to learn more about NEF, donate and to obtain specific information about the application
process. - Krystal Miller, NJ NEF Liaison
Application Procedure
Copies of the scholarship application form may be accessed electronically on the NEF website,
www.zpbnef1975.org. To receive an application) by mail send your request in writing with a return self-addressed,
stamped envelope to:
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
National Educational Foundation, Inc.
1734 New Hampshire Avenue, N.W.
Washington, DC 20009
TO BE CONSIDERED, ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY:
Three letters of recommendation to include:
College Professor or High School Teacher
Minister or Community Leader
Other
*For Zetas only: The third reference must be from the graduate Zeta Chapter signed by the Chapter President or Advisor.
An official University/High School Transcript
An essay of 150 words or more. Include information about yourself, community service activities, your
educational goals and professional aspirations. How can this award help you to achieve these goals? Why
should you receive this award?
All numerical averages must be converted to an official G.P.A. by the school, college or university.
Graduate students applying for a graduate scholarship must include official transcripts that denote graduation
from an accredited college or university.
Graduate students enrolled in a graduate program must provide an official college or university
transcript showing completed courses and G.P.A. for one or more semesters.
Applicants from international high schools, colleges or universities must present official transcripts
in English and must have numerical averages or numerical grades converted to an official G.P.A. by the school,
college or university.
Applicants who are self-employed must provide a copy of their W-2 form to substantiate income of the
applicant.
All applicants must include documentation of community service activities.
Application materials should be stapled together in the following order: completed application, transcript,
letters of recommendation and essay.
On the front of the envelope, in the bottom left corner, indicate the name of the scholarship for which you are
applying.
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T hanks to the members of the Blue and
White Family in NJ for promoting Prem-
aturity Awareness during the month of No-
vember and for submitting your reports to
the ZHOPE Coordinators!
Please enjoy the pictures from around the
State.
Prematurity Awareness in NJ
Gamma Nu Zeta and Rho Theta Chapter celebrating at Mt.
Zion United Methodist Church in Lawnside, NJ. (Missing from
photo:: Amica Myrick of Zeta Amicae of Camden)
Sigma Zeta Zeta Chapter, Zeta Amicae of Jersey City, Am-
icettes, , with Gianna Rojas, March of Dimes Hudson County
Community Director, Mt. Pisgah AME Church Jersey City
Members of Xi Tau Zeta and Phi Mu Chapters.
Zeta Delta Zeta Chapter Prematurity Awareness Program at
Chestnut Street U.A.M.E. Church in Camden County.
On Sunday, Nov. 17, Soror Tuwanda Anderson of Omicron
Omicron Zeta Chapter conducted a Prematurity Awareness
Sunday at her church for two services. Soror Anderson set up
a display in the lobby of the church and read the script at the
English service to 200 attendees. She also read the script with
a translator to the Hispanic service of 400.
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It’s Kwanzaa Time!
T he Zetas of Omicron Omicron Zeta Chapter conducted a Kwanzaa Z-HOPE Workshop on Saturday, Dec. 7.
In attendance were Amicae, Archonettes, Amicettes, youth parents and family members. An explanation
of the celebration was given by Soror Sharon Suber.
Kwanzaa is a holiday that recognizes the culture of people of African descent. Kwanzaa means the ‖First
Fruits of the Harvest‖ in the language of Swahili. Swahili is a language that is spoken in certain parts of Africa.
Kwanzaa is celebrated from December 26 to January 1 of each year. It is a cultural celebration guided by the
Nguzo Saba or the Seven Principles that emphasis the unity of our families and communities. Each day of the
weeklong festival is devoted to the celebration of one of these principles. Families and communities come
together dressed in Afro-centric clothes, recite the Principles, light the candles, tell stories, sing songs, make
and give handmade gifts and eat food.
Everyone at the workshop was encouraged to wear Afro-centric clothes or the liberation colors of red
black and green. During the presentation Sorors Vanessa Hamilton, Michelle Baynes, Sanora Hines, Irene
Richardson and Beatrice Carey guided participants as they made Kwanzaa gifts, learned about the symbols
and principles of Kwanzaa. After each group made gifts they were ready to prepare the Kwanzaa table with
the symbols and light the candles representing each day of Kwanzaa. After the candle lightning ceremony we
formed a circle for the Harambee Chant. Then everyone exchanged their gifts and feasted on a light lunch.
After reviewing the evaluations, the chapter believes that everyone gained a better understanding of
Kwanzaa and how to apply the principles throughout their daily lives.
O n Sunday, Dec. 15, the Amicae of
Gloucester County served holiday
dinners at the Eleanor Corbett House, a
women’s shelter in Glassboro. In addition
to the meal, the Amicae provided gifts for
all the children and the Zetas of Omicron
Omicron Zeta Chapter provided gifts for all
the adults. The Amicae and the Zetas
provided entertainment in the form of
songs and praise dancing. Amica Raemona
O’Neal stated that everyone enjoyed
themselves at dinner and look forward to
seeing our group next year.
Amicae Bring Holiday Cheer to Women’s Shelter
Amica Lorraine G. Wallace works in
the Day 7 group with Amicette E’Naja
Barnes, Earl Morton, and Avery Clark.
They made journals.
Soror Mikala Allen-Green and Am-
icette Doshjinira Love lighting the
sixth candle, Kuumba – Creativity.
They made doll magnets.
The entire group standing in front of
the our Kwanzaa table with the lit
candles.
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D uring Military Appreciation Week, Sorors of Omicron Omicron Zeta Chapter of Gloucester County, NJ donated toiletries to the
USO of Pennsylvania and Southern New Jersey, Inc. (Liberty USO). For nearly seven decades, Liberty USO has served the needs of military personnel and their families. Soror Regina Andrews-Collette, a member of Omicron Omicron Zeta Chapter has been a volunteer with the Liberty USO for over 12 years. She was chair of this event and delivered the chapter’s items. USO Center Manager, Mike Schultz, a few volunteers and military were on hand for the delivery on Nov. 12, 2013. In addition to this donation the chapter contributed to the National Operation Homefront. The Liberty USO located in Terminal A of the Liberty USO Center at Philadelphia International Airport is open 24 hours, 7 days a week and 365 days of the year. Members of our armed forces and their families have access to complimentary meals, internet, showers, laundry, bunks, a library, game room, a home theater and overnight accommodations. During World War II, several organizations mobilized to support the growing U.S. military. President Franklin D. Roosevelt created synergy among these agencies by forming the United Service Organizations (USO).
Omicron Omicron Zeta’s Military Donation to the USO
C ongratulations to Sigma Zeta Zeta
Chapter, who held a Youth Auxiliary
Induction Ceremony on Friday, Oct. 25, 2013
and have increased their ranks to 22
members!
Sigma Zeta Zeta Inducts
New Youth Members
Z eta Delta Zeta, Gamma Nu
Zeta, Kappa Upsilon Sigma,
and Chi Rho Zeta Chapters
along with the Sigma Beta Club,
packed and delivered meals to
families on Thanksgiving Day,
Nov. 28.
Zetas, Sigmas and Youth Provide Thanksgiving Meals
to Local Families
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By Soror Titessa Smith, State Parliamentarian
T his month’s quiz deals with changes in bylaws, rules of order, and standing rules. Happy Holidays!!
MATCHING EXERCISE*: Place the appropriate letter in the parentheses beside the number. Use each letter on-
ly once.
1. [ ] Revision A. Written rules which relate to the details of administration of a society
2. [ ] Rules of order B. To make ineffective for a limited time
3. [ ] Seriatim C. Written rules which supersede the rules contained in the manual
of parliamentary procedure
4. [ ] Special rules of order D. To consider paragraph by paragraph or section by section
5. [ ] Standing rules E. The rewriting of bylaws in their entirety
6. [ ] Suspend F. Written rules of parliamentary procedure found in the adopted manual
of parliamentary authority
* Adapted from the National Association of Parliamentarians (NAP)
Parliamentary Corner: Changes in Bylaws;
Rules of Order; Standing Rules
A separate application and duplicate documents must be submitted when applying for multiple awards.
Applications are accepted between September 1 and February 1, preceding the academic year.
Applications must be received no later than February 1.
Award recipients, only, will be notified, no later than August 15, of the Foundation’s actions.
Requests for copies of the scholarship application form are accepted only during the period September 1 –
December 15. Such requests should be clearly marked on the bottom left corner of the envelope with ―NEP-
AR‖. RETURN APPLICATION PACKAGE TO ADDRESS INDICATED ON THE FIRST PAGE OF THE APPLICATION
Zeta: ZHOPE-Zetas Helping Other People Excel – Through Mind, Body and Spirit
(Continued from page 4)
Psi Lambda Chapter Participates in St. Jude Fundraiser
ANSWERS:
1. E 2. F 3. D 4. C 5. IA 6. B
C ongratulations to the Sorors of
Psi Lambda Chapter, who partici-
pated in St. Jude GIVE THANKS Walk
in Monmouth on Saturday, Nov. 23.
St. Jude is a leading pediatric treat-
ment and research facility. With re-
search and patient care under one
roof, St. Jude is where some of to-
day's most gifted researchers are able
to do science more quickly.
NEF Application Procedure
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We hope you’ve enjoyed this month’s edition! Please submit articles for the next issue of The Zeta Call and requests for
topics to be covered in the next issue of ―Z-Lessons.‖ Use the newsletters as tools to educate and advise your members.
Your feedback and suggestions for future topics are welcomed!
100 Years of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.
10. What is the name of the Sigma’s International Director of Education that hails from the State of New
Jersey?
ANSWERS TO PHI BETA SIGMA QUIZ
1. B
2. A. Langston Taylor
3. A. Langston Taylor and Charles R. S. Taylor
4. Anti-Hazing
5. The Honorable Jonathan A. Mason, Sr.
6. Brothers/Frater
7. True
8. Leonard F. Morse
9. Charles I. Brown
10. Jean ―Jet‖ B. Lamonthe
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National Executive Board Meeting—1/9/14 - 1/11/14, Washington, DC
State Basilei Call—1/13/14
State Founders’ Day Worship Celebration—1/19/14
Sister Chapter Event (Epsilon Xi Zeta Luncheon) 1/25/14
Sister Chapter Event (Rho Tau Zeta) - 2/22/14
Sister Chapter Event (Zeta Delta Zeta Luncheon) - 3/1/14
Sister Chapter Event (Eta Omicron Zeta Luncheon) - 3/8/14
Sister Chapter Event (Gamma Nu Zeta Luncheon) - 3/15/14
Sister Chapter Event (Gamma Omicron Zeta Luncheon) - 3/22/14
Sister Chapter Event (Omega Mu Zeta Tricky Tray) —3/28/14
Sister Chapter Event (Xi Tau Zeta Event) - 3/29/14
Sister Chapter Event (Chi Rho Zeta Luncheon) - 4/12/14
Sister Chapter Event (Sigma Zeta Zeta Luncheon) - 4/12/14
New Jersey State Conference — 4/25/14—4/26/14
March for Babies—4/27/14 and 5/4/14
Sister Chapter Event (Rho Rho Zeta Breakfast) - 5/3/14
Sister Chapter Event (Omicron Omicron Zeta Luncheon) - 5/3/14
Sister Chapter Event (Omega Mu Zeta) - 6/7/14
Grand Boule—7/15/14—7/19/14, Washington, DC
Atlantic Regional Executive Board Meeting—October 2014
Key Dates and Deadlines — Please Take Note
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