Themis: Summer 2015

THEMIS of Zeta Tau Alpha | Summer 2015

Hitting the road Meet the 2015–2016 Traveling Leadership Consultants

The making of a mentor | More than a ribbon | Double the love for our new links

From Where I Sit Summer 2015 · Vol. 113 No. 4 (ISSN 1529-6709; USPS 627-120) 3450 Founders Road Indianapolis, IN 46268 (317) 872-0540 zetataualpha@zetataualpha.org

STAFF Editor Ellen Crawford Graphic Designer Haleigh Castino, Alpha Psi Contributors Christy Marx Barber, Alpha Psi Susan Beard, Delta Psi Monica Ceja, Lambda Gamma Heather Matthews Kirk, Delta Kappa Patti Cords Levitte, Beta Phi Hailey Rogers, Delta Psi Executive Director Kelley Snow Harmon, Theta Theta

NATIONAL COUNCIL National President Carolyn Hof Carpenter, Theta Tau Vice President Collegiate I Natalie Yingling, Delta Omega Vice President Collegiate II Lynn Compton Chapman, Alpha Nu Vice President Collegiate III Kristen Moeller Fauré, Iota Pi Vice President Alumnae I Dana Brasington Atkinson, Delta Omicron Vice President Alumnae II Alicia Patten Williams, Theta Psi Secretary-Treasurer Dinah Jackson Laughery, Beta Gamma National Panhellenic Conference Delegate Laura Ladewig Mauro, Theta Psi Extension Director Marlene Dunbar Conrad, Eta Iota

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with Kelly Munson Smith

To this day, I’m not sure how I earned a bid from ZTA, but I am happy Eta Phi Chapter at Illinois State University saw something special in a quirky freshman. My father is a fraternity man and my mother—let’s just say she’s still pulling her Greek references from the “Animal House” movie and trying to get me to show her the handshake. I wasn’t sure what was in store for me as I walked in on the first day of recruitment in 2002, but I knew I wanted what my dad had found; and a few days later, I wanted ZTA! College was a whirlwind, and I graduated among a small, yet dedicated group of seniors. Although I moved to Georgia after graduation, I kept the badge close to my heart and The Creed forever in my mind. When I eventually found my way back to Illinois with my husband, a few of my previous advisors asked if I’d be interested in mentoring as an advisor.

I had no idea what I was doing, but I knew it was a way for me to be involved with the chapter that did so much for me during my time at ISU. I started my advising journey as New Member Advisor. In that role, I had the privilege of working with amazingly creative women on recruitment efforts and the education and support of our new members as they started their own ZTA adventures and added to the legacy of the letters we wear.

A few years later, I was asked to take on the role of General Advisor. As an advisor, I have probably learned more from my sisters than I have taught them. I could not do what I do each day without my advisory board; they truly make us strong and successful. Each day, we work together to share our passion with women whose time in the Eta Phi house will ever be too short, yet they won’t realize that for many years to come.

Advising—and being a mentor—is more than just answering questions and emails; it is teaching a young ZTA how to plan events, budget, support sisters, educate others, raise funds, cooperate, develop a professional persona, have fun and live The Creed to which we all pledged our loyalty.

Advising is watching your organization, your chapter and your sisters grow into something truly beautiful. Advising is being a sister beyond the chapter meetings and college nights. Advising is serving women as they thrive in their collegiate years and take the ZTA brand out into the world.

Advising is supporting the future of ZTA, and Zeta Is Forever!

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ZTA FRATERNITY HOUSING CORPORATION President Julia Marthaler Hill, Eta Rho Vice President Martha Gorum Jackson, Epsilon pg. 22

Treasurer Lacy Schneider O’Connor, Theta Omicron Secretary Marty E. Sik, Alpha Chi

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Hitting the road Meet the 2015–2016 Traveling Leadership Consultants on page 26.

Before these 19 women start traveling in August, get to know what inspires them, what superpowers they wish they had and what they are most excited about for the year ahead.

More than a ribbon, page 19 After 23 years, the ZTA Foundation has just gotten started in the fight against breast cancer! Check out the new ways you can get involved with our three national Think Pink® partners to recognize survivors, educate women and spread awareness.

The making of a mentor, page 22 Mentors can help you grow in personal and professional ways. In turn, you have the opportunity to share your knowledge to guide others. Find out where to start to find a mentor and what it takes to be a great one.

Double the love for our new links, page 30 In a single weekend our sisterhood grew with the installations of two new chapters: Lambda Mu Chapter at University of South Carolina Beaufort and Lambda Nu Chapter at Furman University.

ZTA’s history preserved in scrapbooks, page 42 Scrapbooks, like Ruby Leigh Orgain’s personal memory book, offer a rare glimpse at ZTA’s history that might have otherwise been lost.

In Every Issue 4 Things We Zeta Love 5 Collegiate Chapter News 11 Collegian Profile

12 Alumnae Chapter News 18 Alumna Profile 40 Points of Pride

Directors at Large Susan Beard, Delta Psi Jan Spradley McCarthy, Gamma Phi Kay McCoy McKelvey, Delta Delta Karen Farmer Mills, Gamma Iota Terri Dew Millsap, Alpha Nu Casey Guimbellot Pash, Iota Chi Anne Petro Tamulaitis, Alpha Kappa Christine Flora Walter, Gamma Chi Karla Lundgren Wheeler, Psi Committee Member Susan Brown Long, Gamma Iota Directors Carolyn Hof Carpenter, Theta Tau Becky Hainsworth Kirwan, Gamma Beta Dinah Jackson Laughery, Beta Gamma

ZTA FOUNDATION President Becky Hainsworth Kirwan, Gamma Beta Vice President of Philanthropy Sherry Server Tilley, Zeta Alpha Vice President of Scholarship Catherine G. Slaughter, Alpha Eta Vice President of Special Events Cynthia Byars Courtney, Gamma Tau Secretary/Treasurer Kay Dill Kreutzer, Eta Rho Directors Carolyn Hof Carpenter, Theta Tau Julia Marthaler Hill, Eta Rho Nora Nell Hardy Jackson, Beta Gamma Dinah Jackson Laughery, Beta Gamma Lacy Schneider O’Connor, Theta Omicron

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FRED Fun: Word Search!

Use the clues below to find 15 words related to Zeta Tau Alpha.

Why I Serve I have the best job in the world: I get to impact the lives of others through service work!

Working for the American Cancer Society® and managing the 2014 Atlanta Making Strides Against Breast Cancer® walk was one of the highlights of my professional career. I was able to share ZTA’s passion for breast cancer education and awareness with thousands of survivors, caregivers, friends and family. Meeting and hearing the stories of these amazing men and women of all different ages only reinforced how important it is to raise funds and awareness to fight this disease. Being able to share this special day with the ladies of the new Lambda Lambda Chapter at Kennesaw State University, where I serve as Service Advisor, made the event that much more special. I am so thankful for the love of service ZTA instilled in me and extremely excited about our new partnership with ACS! Siobhan Alvarez (pictured center) Kappa Upsilon Chapter, Georgia College

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Find the following items (answers on page 43): All five open values taught in ZTA’s new member program A fruit enjoyed by both our Founders and Zetas today The official symbol of Zeta Tau Alpha The two colors that represent ZTA The official flower of the Fraternity Our patron goddess The first name of the Founder who was ZTA’s first President The last name of our current National President The belief statement that guides the actions of Zetas The theme of the current biennium

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Collegiate Chapter News 1 Epsilon University of Arkansas The children of local alumnae had a blast at Epsilon Chapter’s Princess or Superhero for a Night event. The kids dressed up in their favorite costumes and enjoyed pizza, cookies, crafts, a movie and pictures with a member who dressed up as a princess. Alumnae mingled while their kids were entertained by the collegians and every child went home with goodies.

Theta Bethany College After the new members of Theta Chapter were initiated, everyone went to the chapter house to enjoy a spaghetti dinner. Older members shared their favorite ZTA memories with new sisters to demonstrate the strength of our sisterhood.

Alpha Beta University of Pennsylvania The members of Alpha Beta Chapter brought breast cancer awareness to their campus with their philanthropy event “Zeta Idol.” Performers

showed off their many talents in this competition that raised money for the ZTA Foundation.

Alpha Nu Birmingham-Southern College The Birmingham-Southern Panhellenic hosted a “Feel Good Field Day” that united the campus. Rather than competing with their chapters, women took off their letters and teamed up with members of their graduating classes for a variety of games. ZTA led an activity in which pairs raced while holding a balloon between their backs.

Beta Delta Miami University ZTA mothers were thinking pink during Beta Delta Chapter’s Moms Weekend. The chapter hosted its first Pink Ribbon Run 5K where moms and daughters ran and walked together to support the ZTA Foundation. The philanthropic focus continued with a silent auction during brunch that featured gift baskets donated by individual families.

Gamma Gamma The University of Texas at El Paso The sisters of Gamma Gamma Chapter celebrated their new members in a big way with a circus-themed Bid Day! Members were entertained by a magician and balloon animals made in all shapes and sizes.

2 Gamma Epsilon Pennsylvania State University It’s a Penn State tradition for students to climb nearby Mount Nittany before they graduate. Our sisters crossed the item off their bucket lists by hiking together on a beautiful spring day before the school year ended.

Gamma Zeta Mississippi State University To celebrate the end of the year, Gamma Zeta Chapter enjoyed a backyard sisterhood event complete with s’mores, popcorn and an outdoor screening of “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” under the stars. Sisters shared a few laughs before parting ways and heading home for the summer break.

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Gamma Kappa James Madison University The sisters of Gamma Kappa Chapter teamed up with members of Theta Chi Fraternity for a Pink Out baseball game. Before the game, the groups hosted a cookout that included good food and games such as corn hole to raise money for the ZTA Foundation.

5 Gamma Mu University of Nebraska at Omaha Service is more fun when collegians and alumnae come together! Local alumnae joined Gamma Mu Chapter to assemble gift baskets for breast cancer patients that included pink pens, hand sanitizer, warm socks, candy and more. The collegians delivered the baskets later in the semester to raise the spirits of those undergoing treatment.

Gamma Omicron Central Michigan University A random act of kindness can have a huge impact. To spread love throughout their community, the members of Gamma Omicron Chapter started the SHARE (Sisters Have A Reason to Empower) Movement in which they perform small acts around town, such as buying a meal for someone, and encourage the recipients to pay it forward. Sisters have enjoyed finding creative ways to help those around them and following the chain reaction through a special Facebook page.

Gamma Tau Texas Tech University Twice this year, the members of Gamma Tau Chapter took advantage of heavy traffic on Greek Circle during chapter meeting times by selling cupcakes to raise money for the ZTA Foundation. Fraternity and sorority members enjoyed a sweet treat for the journey home while supporting our national philanthropy.

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of making screen-printed T-shirts.

Members had the opportunity to show off their creativity by creating their own original designs.

Gamma Omega University of Houston Gamma Omega Chapter’s fourth annual softball tournament, in which 10 teams competed, was a group effort. Each member pitched in by securing sponsors and donations or by selling T-shirts and raffle tickets.

Exciting raffle prizes, such as a weekend trip to Galveston, Texas, or Ray-Ban sunglasses, made the event an even more successful fundraiser for the ZTA Foundation.

4 Delta Gamma High Point University This year, a number of sisters were involved with an after-school program that promotes physical activity, nutrition, academics and character development. As a special treat for the kids in the program, Delta Gamma Chapter hosted an Easter egg hunt and afternoon of games on campus.

Delta Eta West Texas A&M University Sisters look out for one another, which is why it’s important to learn about reducing risk together. The members of Delta Eta Chapter participated in a seminar about the dangers of drinking and driving to ensure that each woman stays safe and healthy.

Delta Iota Clarion University of Pennsylvania The Zetas at Clarion enjoyed a game night and pizza party with a university employee who has a lot of love for ZTA. The members of Delta Iota Chapter make sure to include this special ZTA man in a sisterhood activity each year to keep the friendship strong.

Delta Mu The University of Tennessee at Martin Members held a special Senior Sendoff for their graduating sisters, many of whom are the last colony members

from the recolonization of Delta Mu Chapter. Each senior received a binder full of notes from chapter members and a balloon to make a wish on and release.

Delta Omicron Lenoir-Rhyne University To celebrate Earth Day, one sister who is an environmental science major led members in planting flowers in pots and coffee cups. Afterward, the chapter planted the extra seeds around campus to spread some cheer.

Delta Pi Eastern New Mexico University This spring, Delta Pi Chapter hosted a 5K Glow Run that included music and a raffle. Members of the community were especially anxious to win a “Fast and the Furious 7” poster autographed

by Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson that one member provided for the raffle.

Delta Upsilon West Virginia Wesleyan College Our sisters celebrated the graduating seniors of Delta Upsilon Chapter with a special picnic. Each senior’s name was written on a poster where members could share encouraging messages and affirmations for her to take on her next adventure.

Zeta Lambda Rider University Members of Zeta Lambda Chapter got the entire Rider University campus thinking pink with their Pies for Pink event. Community members paid to pie a Zeta or people from other organizations who volunteered to take the hit for breast cancer education and awareness.

Zeta Nu Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania Zeta Nu Chapter got crafty this semester! Our sisters got in the holiday spirit by dying Easter eggs together and prepared for competition by making togas for Greek Week.

Zeta Omicron Arkansas State University To add a fun twist to their annual Think Pink® Lip Sync this year,

3 Zeta Omicron Chapter challenged participants to a Riff Off. Each group was assigned a word with which they had to create a mashup of songs as well as a dance routine.

The event saw a large increase in participation from both the campus and surrounding community.

3 Zeta Sigma The University of Texas at Arlington Everyone loves a trip to the zoo!

Members of Zeta Sigma Chapter traveled to the Fort Worth Zoo for a day in the sun to learn about animals from around the world.

6 Zeta Upsilon Edinboro University of Pennsylvania The members of Zeta Upsilon Chapter showed off their best acting skills during a murder mystery sisterhood!

Each sister was given a character bio and tidbits about the other characters that would help her track down the perpetrator. Awards were given for best dressed and best actor.

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Eta Gamma West Chester University of Pennsylvania A group of men from West Chester University supported breast cancer education and awareness by participating in Eta Gamma’s Project Pink Male Fashion Show. Attendees voted for their favorite male model by filling his jar with donations.

Raffles and a weeklong bake sale added to the total raised for the ZTA Foundation with this annual event.

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Eta Zeta Elon University As leaders, Zetas have an opportunity to mentor children. Our sisters from Eta Zeta Chapter volunteered their time at the Positive Attitudes Youth Center in Elon, North Carolina, where they played with the kids and donated school supplies.

Eta Kappa University of Central Florida Graduating seniors were the stars of Eta Kappa Chapter’s annual Zlammies event. Some sisters gave farewell 6

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speeches and everyone reminisced over a slideshow from the year.

Eta Nu Radford University To promote a healthy sisterhood, Eta Nu Chapter instituted Sister Dates.

Every two weeks, members were paired with a sister they might not have known well to spend some time together. New friendships were made over coffee or a meal and the chapter grew stronger because of it.

Eta Rho The University of North Alabama Chapter members and alumnae helped the new members of Eta Rho Chapter learn about ZTA with a history night. After reviewing the story of our Fraternity, sisters shared strawberry snacks, punch and sweets.

Eta Pi Wright State University Our sisters at Wright State hosted a successful ZTA Crown Classic Golf Outing this past spring. Golfers arrived bright and early for breakfast before they hit the course. Once all nine teams finished their games, participants and their families enjoyed a catered lunch and raffles.

7 Eta Tau The University of North Carolina at Charlotte If there’s one thing that goes over well on college campuses, it’s food.

Keeping that in mind, Eta Tau Chapter hosted a ZTA Taco Bar Fundraiser at the chapter house.

Guests purchased tickets for all the tacos, chips and queso, lemonade and sweet tea they could handle. Every member contributed to the event by serving food, selling tickets and T-shirts, and mingling with guests.

Eta Phi Illinois State University The women of Eta Phi Chapter make academics a top priority and encourage everyone to attend study hours. To make hitting the books a little easier, the chapter hosted a food truck during one study session so members could snack while they worked.

Theta Gamma Texas A&M University The Panhellenic Council at Texas A&M pairs “sister sororities” and challenges them to do something together. Having been matched, sisters from ZTA and Alpha Delta Pi met at the ZTA house for an ice cream

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social and minute-to-win-it games.

The fun evening together promoted Panhellenic unity and helped the women of both groups get closer.

9 Theta Theta Arkansas Tech University Fun in the sun is even better when shared with sisters. The members of Theta Theta Chapter visited a state park for food and field games such as a three-legged race, hula-hoop chain and banana pass. They finished the day with trivia questions about each sister that helped them all get to know one another better.

8 Theta Kappa University of Missouri-St. Louis The members of Theta Kappa Chapter had a blast at their sisterhood retreat at City Museum in St. Louis. Sisters bonded while exploring caves, tunnels, slides and a Ferris wheel on the roof.

Theta Tau The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill ZTA’s Behind Happy Faces program educates sisters on mental health. To facilitate the workshops, members of

Theta Tau Chapter planned activities that encouraged healthy dialogue among members. Sisters who felt comfortable shared personal stories that helped others relate to the topic.

Iota Gamma The College of New Jersey To raise awareness and funds for our national philanthropy, Iota Gamma Chapter created a unique event that engaged the entire campus community called “Survivor.” Paying homage to both survivors of breast cancer and the reality TV show, the event included a race between the 12 competing teams that tested their smarts, teamwork, balance and agility. Each team also raised money for the cause.

12 Iota Theta Georgia Institute of Technology This year, Iota Theta Chapter added a new event to their annual Think Pink® Week: a Strawberry Festival!

Leading up to the event, chapter members sold strawberry flats from a farm in Florida. The delicious fruit could be picked up at the festival, where attendees also enjoyed strawberry shortcake and strawberry lemonade. Individual containers of

strawberries were also sold at the event to support the ZTA Foundation.

Iota Eta University of Nevada, Las Vegas Zetas are committed to service.

The members of Iota Eta Chapter volunteered in their own community to improve the lives of others. Sisters helped paint a middle school and partnered with Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity members at a food bank.

10 Iota Iota Fairleigh Dickinson University Iota Iota Chapter teamed up with the FDU baseball team for a Think Pink® game. The stands were decked out in pink streamers, sisters sold pink baseball hats and apparel, and community members were invited to share who they Think Pink for on the chapter’s chalkboard letters.

11 Iota Pi University of Dayton This year, Iota Pi Chapter took extra time to recognize and celebrate each graduating member. Seniors were showered with appreciation and gratitude for the ways they positively

impacted the chapter, which inspired other members to follow their lead and live out ZTA values. The graduating sisters finished the year with a special photo shoot to capture final memories before they entered the alumnae world.

Iota Sigma Old Dominion University This year, Iota Sigma Chapter paired its annual Kicks for a Cause kickball tournament with Family Day so everyone could get in on the fun.

Members and their parents played on a team together while others helped sell concessions and referee the games.

Iota Chi Middle Tennessee State University The juniors of Iota Chi Chapter learned about wellness with a unique Links Membership Enrichment Program. The Links Chair brought a juicer and taught sisters how to make healthy juices with cucumbers, grapes, apples, carrots and spinach.

Kappa Lambda University of Wisconsin Oshkosh Zetas love supporting furry friends!

The members of Kappa Lambda Chapter cut up and braided old

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T-shirts to make dog toys. Our sisters donated over 75 toys to a local animal rescue shelter.

Kappa Mu Linfield College Staying healthy is easier when sisters do it together. Kappa Mu Chapter enjoyed a group fitness night where members practiced yoga and worked out with medicine balls and weights.

Sisters rested in between activities with healthy snacks such as fruit, granola bars and juice.

Kappa Xi The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey The women of Kappa Xi Chapter celebrated sisterhood and ZTA history with a strawberry feast!

Sisters enjoyed strawberry shortcake, chocolate-covered strawberries, ice cream, cupcakes and more over a game of FRED Fact Bingo and trivia questions about members.

Kappa Sigma University of South Florida St. Patrick’s Day was extra special at University of South Florida this year as student organizations competed in Kappa Sigma Chapter’s fifth annual Step Show. The event was made even more impactful with additional donations from community partners to support the ZTA Foundation.

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members of Kappa Upsilon Chapter did just that on their retreat that included ice-breaker games, swimming, pizza and s’mores.

14 Kappa Chi Shorter University Kappa Chi Chapter made its second annual Pink up the Pace 5K even bigger and better this year as a color run! Chapter members showered runners with pink and turquoise powder paint, community partners donated items for a silent auction and a breast cancer survivor was the honorary host. Local alumnae from the Northwest Georgia Chapter also supported the collegians by participating in the race.

Lambda Zeta Lehigh University To celebrate graduating members, sisters hosted a senior appreciation BBQ on the chapter house patio with a meal cooked by the house chef. Each senior received a gift and superlative award, and members from every class enjoyed snapping pictures in a photo booth.

Lambda Theta New York University Panhellenic love was alive and well at NYU during a ladies luncheon with Pi Beta Phi and Delta Phi Epsilon sororities. ZTA sisters provided the sandwiches and Pi Beta Phi members supplied the desserts for an afternoon of mingling.

Lambda Delta Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi To support our national philanthropy, Lambda Delta Chapter hosted its first Pink Out Picnic. Two sisters made a giant banner to spread awareness and guests enjoyed games and a silent auction.

Lambda Mu University of South Carolina Beaufort Our new sisters’ ZTA pride was apparent when the chapter got together to decorate Easter eggs with turquoise dye and plenty of crowns.

As their creations dried, members bonded with team-building activities.

Lambda Epsilon Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis As one of the five open values of Zeta Tau Alpha, leadership is an important quality Zetas strive to develop. The members of Lambda Epsilon Chapter did a membership enrichment program during which they discussed how one can use ZTA values to become better leaders.

13 Lambda Nu Furman University The newly initiated members of Lambda Nu Chapter visited a YMCA camp for their sisterhood retreat.

Sisters participated in team-building activities that helped them bond and learn to work together. At the end of the day, members visited a mountainside overlook to reflect on the day and their new sisterhood.

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put the leader in cheerleader

By Ellen Crawford, Editor

Little League Mascot At age 4, Maddie played on the sidelines of little league games where her mom was the cheer coach. That year, she began competitive cheerleading and fell in love with the sport.

Cheering for the Home Team Maddie grew up attending UNC football games with her dad, and she knew it was the only school for her. “I came to get a worldclass education at a beautiful place that I’ve always loved,” she said. Still, she continued cheering and made the varsity team her sophomore year, something she counts among her proudest accomplishments.

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Extreme Dedication After working her way up, Maddie joined the Cheer Extreme Allstars Senior Elite team. It was there she developed her craft and learned how to not only be a star athlete, but also a leader in the industry.

Internationally Recognized Maddie’s team won gold at the 2010 Cheerleading World Championship, where she was the first person ever to perform the “ball up 360 tick-tock” trick. As her success grew, so did her fan base—her Facebook page has more than 104K likes. “I decided to take on the responsibility of trying to set a good example, especially for younger girls,” she said. As a role model, Maddie pays attention to her social media presence and makes time to interact with fans. “You have to present the best version of yourself at all times,” she said. Her team won gold again in 2012.

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Family Tradition Since she was little, Maddie looked up to her big sister Cassie (Iota Phi Chapter, North Carolina State University) and wanted to do what she did, including join ZTA. Doing so helped Maddie grow as a different kind of leader as she took on roles within the chapter.

“It says a lot when you can lead a group of your peers,” she said. “I’ve really learned how to work with people my own age and set an example for them as well.”

Meet Maddie Gardner!

She’s a member of Theta Tau Chapter and rising senior at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Looking Forward Stemmed from mornings watching the news with her dad, Maddie developed an interest in stories and chose to major in broadcast journalism. “One of the neatest things you can do is tell someone else’s story,” she said. After college, Maddie hopes to pursue a career in television news, but she imagines she will still be involved in the cheerleading world in some way. “That’s just who I am,” she said.

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Alumnae Chapter News Auburn-Opelika Alabama Finals can be tough on collegians, so what better way to brighten that time of year than with care packages? Alumnae made packs that parents could purchase for their daughters, and the proceeds went to support the ZTA Foundation.

Alumnae enjoyed filling and delivering the packs of note cards, snacks, coffee, pencils and gift cards to collegians.

Northwest Alabama Alabama Alumnae welcomed Eta Rho Chapter’s graduating seniors to the post-grad world with a “sweet” ice cream social.

The chapter also hosted its annual Senior Banquet, a more formal event for the graduates of The University of North Alabama, which included dinner, dessert and a gift to welcome them to the alumnae chapter.

4 Jonesboro Arkansas Jonesboro, AR Chapter loves spending time with collegians. Several members enjoyed dinner together before attending Omicron Chapter’s Third Annual Think Pink® Lip Sync competition in early April. Later that month, the alumnae welcomed 16 Brenau University graduates into the alumnae world with a special ceremony followed by fellowship and a delicious lunch.

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silent auction that raised scholarship funds for rising juniors and seniors.

1 East Bay and San Francisco and Marin Counties California These two alumnae chapters held a joint high tea sisterhood event at the whimsical (and appropriately named) Crown and Crumpet Tea Stop Cafe in San Francisco. Sisters of all ages enjoyed each other’s company over tea, finger foods and pastries.

North Orange County California During a brunch for seniors, North Orange County, CA Chapter and neighboring alumnae groups showed graduates that Zeta Is Forever with a warm welcome to the alumnae world!

Members taught the seniors more about the different ways joining an alumnae chapter can benefit them in the years to come.

Southern Peninsula California We all know recycling is important, but what about free-cycling? Because one Zeta’s trash may be another’s treasure, Southern Peninsula, CA Chapter rolled sisterhood and service together with a free exchange. Sisters brought unused clothing, accessories and houseware items to trade with one another. After the event, remaining items were donated to a local philanthropic rummage sale.

Bradenton Florida Bradenton alumnae had a fun and productive meeting during its ladies night dinner at the Italian restaurant Brio. Chapter members mingled and discussed ways to become more involved in the community, develop volunteer opportunities in the area and obtain greater alumnae involvement.

Greater Ft. Lauderdale Florida You’re never too old for a grilled cheese sandwich! Alumnae in Fort Lauderdale caught up with one another as they took a tasty trip down memory lane munching on a childhood favorite at a local, up-andcoming grilled cheese restaurant.

Northwest Florida Florida The Northwest Florida Alumnae Chapter proved sisterhood doesn’t go on break and you can find sisters wherever you go. Alumnae welcomed undergraduates from Delta Psi Chapter (Samford University) who were on spring break in Pensacola, Florida, to an evening of bowling, food and fun. Attendees of all ages enjoyed getting to know new sisters at this St. Patrick’s Day-themed event.

Polk County Florida Members hosted a coffee and chocolate party for Delta Beta Chapter’s graduating seniors to invite them to join the alumnae chapter.

Partygoers enjoyed Danishes, cake pops and—you guessed it—coffee and chocolate. They played a game of “guess the chocolate” and each Florida Southern College senior went home with a Starbucks travel mug.

South Gulf Coast Florida It can be hard to find time in our busy lives to peacefully enjoy the company of our sisters, but the members of South Gulf Coast, FL Chapter found a great way! Once a month, chapter members take a break from the hustle and bustle to enjoy yoga together at a local park or beach.

Atlanta Themis Georgia Being a tourist in your own town can be a lot of fun! Atlanta, GA

1 Themis Chapter adopted this as its programming theme for the year and explored landmarks and tourist attractions around the city. They visited Swan House, Atlanta Botanical Gardens and historic Oakland Cemetery. The cemetery was founded in 1850 and holds much of Atlanta’s history among ancient oak and magnolia trees, including the final resting places of many of Atlanta’s most famous citizens.

Dekalb County Georgia This alumnae chapter got to know its city better with programming that highlighted the “Best of Atlanta.”

Chapter members explored the great things the city has to offer by sipping the best coffee at Java Jive, taking in America’s summer pastime at a Braves’ game and enjoying many other fun events and tasty treats.

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Northwest Georgia Georgia During April, chapter members met for dinner at The City Cellar in Cartersville, Georgia. The gathering also served a great cause as our sisters collected books to donate to a local nursing/assisted living home.

Bloomington-Normal Illinois The women of Bloomington-Normal, IL Chapter were thinking pink this year as they worked diligently to promote breast cancer education and awareness. Members teamed up with the Community Cancer Center in Normal, Illinois, to expand their reach and distribute important information at a health fair for local government employees.

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3 Chicago Northwest Suburban Illinois This spring, the Chicago Northwest Suburban, IL Chapter assembled 74 toiletry bags for residents of a local nursing home. Sisters filled bags with washcloths, socks, hand sanitizer, soap, shampoo and more. These Zetas know their “service in the world” made a difference!

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North Shore Illinois Members attended the Chicago North Shore Alumnae Panhellenic’s annual Fashion Show Dinner Benefit, where money raised helped fund scholarships for graduating high school seniors. The evening was made even better by the fact that the daughters of two ZTA alumnae received scholarships at the event.

Franklin Indiana The Franklin, IN Chapter hosted a game night for the graduating seniors of Beta Theta Chapter at Franklin College. Sisters of all ages bonded over games, icebreakers and snacks.

5 Ft. Wayne Indiana This alumnae chapter took a Murder, Mystery and Mayhem walking tour of downtown Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Sisters enjoyed chilling tales of the city’s rich history while celebrating sisterhood with an evening together.

Des Moines Iowa Zetas attended the newly-formed Central Iowa Alumnae Panhellenic Association’s very first event. Chapter members nibbled on delicious food

while networking with alumnae from other organizations. The chapter looks forward to making more connections with Panhellenic women in the future.

Lexington Kentucky Lexington alumnae ensured a pitchperfect Kentucky Zeta Day with a performance by the Acoustikats, an a capella ensemble known for its participation on NBC’s “The SingOff.” Zeta Day attendees also enjoyed top-notch programming, raffles, a silent auction and more.

Shreveport Louisiana What better way to take in the Academy Awards than with sisters?

Shreveport alumnae gathered at a chapter member’s home for a watch party and games including Academy Awards bingo and a friendly competition to see who could guess the most award winners.

Baltimore City Maryland Baltimore City, MD Chapter hosted its first Think Pink® Community Yard Sale with great success. Community members purchased allotted tables to sell their own items, and extra proceeds were raised through raffles, donations and a bake sale. After

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the sale, the chapter helped sellers donate unsold items to local shelters.

Frederick Maryland Waiting rooms can be boring if the magazines are outdated, so the Frederick, MD Chapter helped improve the wait this year. Chapter members gathered magazines geared toward various age groups and interests to donate to local hospitals.

Grand Traverse Area Michigan Members sewed heart-shaped pillows, then met to stuff them as a sisterhood/service event. They attached labels that said, “Made with love and healing thoughts by Zeta Tau Alpha.” The pillows were delivered to patients at a local medical center.

Greater Grand Rapids Michigan Alumnae hosted a tea party for the members of Zeta Omega Chapter at Ferris State University. The hostess provided more than 100 hats and her impressive glove collection for attendees to try on as they mingled through four rooms representing different countries with themed teas and snacks. Afterward, the chapter performed the Alumnae Initiation Service for graduating seniors.

Greater Lansing Michigan Chapter members spent an afternoon of service baking and decorating dozens of cookies. Sisters delivered the cookies to people staying at the McRee House, which provides lodging and meals to the families of those experiencing extended hospital stays.

St. Louis Missouri We all love our cities, but these alumnae chose to show off their favorite things about St. Louis at April’s chapter meeting. Popular local foods, like toasted ravioli and gooey butter cake, were served while a local genealogist (and ZTA mom) shared stories of local women who changed the course of the city’s history. The evening concluded with local alumnae sharing high school memories and making connections with one another.

Wilmington North Carolina Wilmington, NC Chapter hosted a joint sisterhood and service event this spring. Before shopping with a Stella & Dot jewelry consultant, members collected gently used handbags and jewelry to donate to the Dress for Success program at a local domestic violence shelter.

9 Lincoln and Omaha Nebraska Nothing proves that Zeta Is Forever like our White Violets. Five members from these two alumane chapters celebrated 50 years of membership at the Nebraska Zeta Day with the Order of the Shield Recognition Service.

6 Eastern NM and Pecos Valley New Mexico Several members from these two chapters gathered at Eastern New Mexico University for Delta Pi Chapter’s alumnae day this spring.

Alumnae and collegians had a great time making new friends, catching up with chapter sisters, playing games and tie-dying T-shirts together.

Southern Nevada Nevada Alumnae teamed up with local collegians to paint the school where one sister works. They livened up the middle school by painting “spirit stripes,” making the school a little brighter for its students.

Cincinnati Ohio These alumnae celebrated St. Patrick’s Day at the Cincinnati Women’s Club. There they learned about local women’s fashion from a

docent of the Cincinnati Art Museum.

They saw beautiful gowns from the museum’s collection, many of which were made by Irish immigrants from the 1840s to the 1920s.

Cincinnati Crown Ohio The women of Cincinnati, OH Crown Chapter met up at a local shop to paint pottery together and show their creative sides. Each alumna selected a piece from hundreds of options to decorate. A prize was presented for the best ZTA-themed piece.

8 Columbus Ohio Love truly is the greatest of all things.

The Columbus, OH Chapter shared some love with members of Delta Theta Chapter at Ohio Northern University with extra special Valentine’s Day cards they created for the collegians.

7 Tulsa Oklahoma Alumnae in Tulsa enjoyed a retrothemed evening while making plans for upcoming service events, including its annual flower fundraiser. Chapter members came together at one sister’s 1959 home for cheese and chocolate

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10 fondue. The event was so successful and tasty that the chapter plans on making it an annual affair.

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13 Lehigh Valley Pennsylvania In March, Lehigh Valley alumnae put their skating skills to the test at a local ice rink. This sisterhood event took place near St. Patrick’s Day and was appropriately dubbed “Skatepatrick’s Day” by the alumnae.

Sisters had a wonderful afternoon exercising, spending time together and doing their best to stay upright.

Foothills South Carolina The Foothills alumnae met at a bakery for a day of reminiscing and sharing their unique experiences. The members in attendance ranged from recent graduates to a 90-year-old sister. They took time to recognize that although the world changes, the bonds of sisterhood have and always will remain the same.

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Greater Greenville South Carolina Greater Greenville alumnae held a Think Pink® Think Paint event in partnership with a local art studio.

Designers at the studio created a oneof-a-kind pink ribbon painting for the event and a portion of the proceeds were donated to breast cancer education and awareness.

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11 Pee Dee Area South Carolina Adorably and appropriately named, an Afternoon Tea with Alumnae ToBe was a great event hosted by Pee Dee Area, SC Chapter for graduating seniors of Eta Chi Chapter at Francis Marion University. Attendees savored a six-course brunch with samplings of different types of tea. The alumnae shared what their chapter has to offer with the soon-to-be alumnae.

Knoxville Tennessee In February, Knoxville alumnae enjoyed a night with the collegians of

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Zeta Chapter. The alumnae brought pre-baked cookies, frosting and decorations to the chapter house at University of Tennessee, Knoxville, to celebrate Valentine’s Day.

baseball game and enjoyed food, fun and fireworks. During the game, the chapter was recognized as one of several organizations in attendance with its name on the scoreboard.

Murfreesboro Tennessee Our sisters in Murfreesboro found a fun way to get to know each other with their Favorite Things Party.

Each member brought her favorite thing, from beauty products to kitchen supplies and small gifts items, to participate in a white elephant exchange.

12 Ft. Bend Texas Members got creative with a girls’ night craft-sharing party. Alumnae who were familiar with the popular website Pinterest introduced it to those who were not, and each member put her crafting skills to the test with a new project. The hostess also provided delicious Pinterestinspired strawberry white chocolate cookies for dessert.

Abilene Texas Four members of the Abilene, TX Chapter reached milestones this year, including three who received their White Violet pins for 50 years in ZTA. One special alumna, 100-yearold Frances Lawlis Gordon (Kappa Chapter), was thrilled to receive her 75-year charm. Sisters gathered to hear stories from her days at The University of Texas at Austin.

Dallas Texas The Dallas, TX Association hosted its annual Bunny Tea for legacies this spring. Members enjoyed introducing their daughters and granddaughters to other Zetas and teaching them about our special sisterhood over a lovely afternoon tea.

Denton Texas Denton alumnae found a special way to connect with seniors from Gamma Phi Chapter at University of North Texas—Alum Chums. Alumnae periodically surprised seniors with gifts during their final semester. Just before graduation, each alumna was revealed to her match during a night of dinner and ritual.

El Paso Texas El Paso alumnae spent an evening taking in America’s favorite pastime.

Chapter members and their families got together for an El Paso Chihuahuas

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Lubbock Texas The Lubbock, TX Chapter enjoys several events with the collegians of Gamma Tau Chapter at Texas Tech University throughout the year. To celebrate sisterhood around Valentine’s Day, Lubbock alumnae put together 145 “thinking of you” bags full of homemade trail mix, decorations and cards for the collegians.

San Antonio Texas San Antonio, TX Chapter celebrated 100 years of sisterhood at its 25th annual Crown Affair in March. Local artist Stuart A. Seal designed two custom scarves for the event. One was created specifically for Zetas and featured the crest, white violets, crowns and pink ribbons. The second scarf, which was designed for the general public, featured white violets and a chain of links. The Crown Affair was a highly successful event with nearly 250 attendees.

Tyler Texas Tyler alumnae gathered for a fun and festive Fat Tuesday social. Members enjoyed a laid-back evening while they dined on traditional delights of the bayou such as gumbo, crawfish and po’boys.

10 Zetas Abroad United Kingdom ZTA sisterhood extends across the pond with our Zetas Abroad alumnae group in the United Kingdom. Sisters participated in Race for Life, a series of women-only events that support cancer research in London, England.

Loudoun County Virginia Alumnae partnered with the Loudoun County Breast Health Network for a fundraiser focused on survivors.

Chapter members welcomed guests to the event and helped collect wigs, scarves and gift certificates for massages and makeovers.

Roanoke Virginia The Roanoke, VA Chapter held a recruitment event at the Roanoke Public Library in March. Chapter members mingled with other sisters as they played ZTA bingo, watched ZTA history tapes and browsed members’ memorabilia. Everyone had a great time meeting new Zetas, and the chapter gained two new members from the event.

Virginia Peninsula Virginia This year, the annual tradition of welcoming graduating seniors into the alumnae world coincided with the 10th anniversary of our Kappa Chi Chapter at Christopher Newport University. Alumnae shared the benefits of joining an alumnae chapter with collegians as they celebrated the milestone.

Seattle Washington Members attended Psi Chapter at University of Washington’s alumnae appreciation night during which they enjoyed treats and received thank-you notes from the collegians.

Attendees also got in touch with their artistic sides by painting coffee mugs during the event.

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Words of wisdom from Texas’ top elementary teacher

By Hailey Rogers, Delta Psi, Marketing Coordinator

Think about your favorite teacher of all time. You probably have fond memories of when he or she taught you something in a unique way or had a profound impact on you.

Whitney Lasater Crews is one of those teachers making a difference in the lives of her students year after year. The sixth-grade science and social studies teacher was named the 2015 Texas Elementary Teacher of the Year—and Texas is no small state, boasting around 330,000 teachers.

Meet Whitney Lasater Crews!

She’s an alumna of Theta Omicron Chapter at Baylor University.

“I encourage you to find others who feel the same way as you.

Surround yourself with people who have that same passion.

We’re put on this earth for whatever amount of time and it’s up to us to lift others up and encourage each other.

Find people who will do that for you and be the type of person who will do that for others.”

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“There are so many amazing teachers,” she said. “To stand out and be recognized for something that you’re doing among all of their excellence is amazing.” Whitney was surprised and overwhelmed to receive the award, but after a short conversation with her, it’s easy to see why she deserves recognition.

Whitney is passionate about teaching the whole child. “Sometimes academics are last on the list of things we handle in a day,” she said.

“If you don’t take care of those other needs, academics won’t fall into place.” Because of this, Whitney goes above and beyond.

“Reaching the whole child is the big picture—not just what they need for the next grade level or college, but for their whole lives,” she said. In her small town of Lindale, Texas, some of her students have never eaten in a restaurant, seen a plane fly overhead or stood next to a skyscraper. “It’s hard for them to imagine the future when they don’t even know what’s out there,” Whitney explained.

That is exactly what Whitney hopes to show her students by taking them on field trips to larger cities and by genuinely investing in their development and futures. “You have to show the kids that you love them, support them and have high expectations for them,” she said.

During her time as an undergraduate ZTA at Baylor University, Whitney fittingly served as Academic Achievement Chairman. Our open motto has always stuck with her. “I think ‘Seek the Noblest’ is a great message for teachers, because that’s something we want our kids to do,” she said. “It’s something that is always in the back of my mind and that I represent as a Baylor graduate and a Zeta. To say ‘I’m a Zeta,’ I need to wear that proudly and uphold the ideas that I learned in college.”

When asked about career advice, Whitney suggested staying true to yourself. “No matter what profession you choose, you have to be passionate about it and go into it with all your heart. If you’re going to spend your time doing it, you need to love it.”

And she does. “For me, teaching is all-consuming. I didn’t realize it would be that way at first, but because it’s my passion, I don’t mind,” she said. “I never felt called to do anything else, ever.”

More than a

Ribbon ZTA and Think Pink® partners soar

By Ellen Crawford, Editor

ZTA has had a passion for breast cancer education and awareness for the past 23 years, but we’re just getting started. It’s a core part of who we are and what we do.

The Foundation wanted to expand our reach and go even further through new national partnerships, providing greater opportunities for our members and the impact they are able to make in their communities.

The Foundation knew it needed fresh opportunities that would enrich the lives of Zetas across the country and at every age. The challenge was to find the right place where our purpose and intentional focus fit with another organization.

The answer came from not one opportunity, but three.

By mixing two new partnerships with an existing relationship, the Foundation found a way to cover all parts of our national philanthropy. “As a triad, each national partnership offers us a different aspect of serving,” explained ZTA Foundation President Becky Hainsworth Kirwan.

Members will now recognize survivors through our partnership with the American Cancer Society® as the National Survivor Ambassador of Making Strides Against Breast Cancer® walks across the country. Bright Pink® will

educate, equip and empower our sisters to be advocates for their own breast and ovarian health with Brighten Up® Educational Workshops. Finally, we will continue to spread awareness through our partnership with the National Football League as we distribute ribbons and information through the “A Crucial Catch” program.

The fight against breast cancer is about more than a pink ribbon. For ZTA, it’s recognizing survivors, educating our members and communities, and spreading awareness.

Our national philanthropic cause has not changed and we continue to Think Pink®. The beauty of this triad of partnerships is that we now have more avenues to reach farther and deepen our commitment to the fight.

With a variety of opportunities to support and work for our national philanthropy, the hope is more Zetas will be involved than ever before. Sherry Server Tilley, Vice President of Philanthropy for the ZTA Foundation, believes these partnerships will enhance members’ connection to their communities and one another. They will afford Zetas the opportunity to have their own lives enriched, but the partnerships will also give our sisters a way to touch the lives of those in our communities.

“That’s the example set by our Founders and the direction embodied in our Creed,” Mrs. Tilley said.

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Survivor Recognition: American Cancer Society Through our premiere partnership with the American Cancer Society, ZTA is now the National Survivor Ambassador of nearly 300 Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walks across the country. In this role, ZTA will grow the survivor recognition program with the help of our amazing collegiate and alumnae volunteers. These three- to five-mile noncompetitive walks are all about celebrating survivors and honoring those we have lost to breast cancer.

Making Strides walks are intimate events catered to the host community. The size and feel of each walk differs based on where it is located, and volunteers are able to establish real connections with those in attendance. From the co-branded survivor T-shirts to banners around the event, participants will recognize ZTA is present and there to support them.

Susan Petre, ACS Managing Director for Making Strides, explained that a variety of participants will be present, from 20- and 30-year survivors to those who were recently diagnosed. “For many of our survivors, it’s the first time they’ve ever been to an event,” she said. “They aren’t sure what to expect.” ACS is counting on Zetas to welcome them and guide them through the day. “I know ZTA members are going to be that warm smile to greet somebody who may not be sure what they do next,” she said.

Without a registration fee, donation requirement or commercialized atmosphere, Making Strides is unlike many other breast cancer-related walks or races. “There aren’t a lot of distractions,” Susan said. “People are coming to honor survivors and to remember those they have lost.” The straightforward nature of these walks allows each participant to focus on the survivors and make them feel like celebrities as they are embraced, celebrated and empowered.

ACS is confident ZTA’s volunteers will be a great fit for this role. Senior VP of Operations for the Lakeshore Division Megan White Roether is both a 20-year member of the ACS staff and ZTA alumna from Beta Phi Chapter (Michigan State University), and she is certain this is a powerful partnership. “I am exhilarated by the commitment that both

organizations have to making the experience for survivors and caregivers even better than it’s ever been,” she said.

As the partnership with ACS develops, the ZTA Foundation is working to build a volunteer structure to support the nearly 300 Making Strides walks that largely occur in October. A committee made up of former District Presidents, led by Shari Fisher, will oversee the process. Janet Jaeckle Bronocco, Marnie Brown Cranmer and Michelle Macartney will be ZTA Regional Volunteer Coordinators who will work directly with District Presidents to identify local volunteer coordinators for each community that hosts a Making Strides event. Those individuals will then work with local Making Strides staff members and communicate logistics to local alumnae and collegiate volunteers. Any direct communication with ACS will happen on the national level and will then be further communicated to individual chapters and volunteers as information becomes available.

International Office will also provide both ACS and ZTA volunteer coordinators with toolkits that detail expectations and step-by-step guides that will allow all Zetas to focus on recognizing, embracing and celebrating survivors.

Education: Bright Pink Our new partnership with Bright Pink is bringing the “education” portion of our philanthropy to the forefront with the Brighten Up workshop. During this 20-minute, action-packed program, trained Bright Pink Education Ambassadors will teach attendees the basics of breast and ovarian health, early detection techniques, risk reduction strategies and the role family history plays for each woman.

The program is especially impactful because it gives women specific actions and resources they can use to be advocates for their own health.

The Brighten Up workshop appealed to the ZTA Foundation because it is so in line with our educational initiatives. Just as our other programs, such as My Sister, My Responsibility and Behind Happy Faces, focus on caring for our sisters, Brighten Up drives home the idea of taking care of yourself and each

other. Although the target demographic for this workshop is 18–45 year olds, all Zetas likely know someone who will benefit from this information and each sister is encouraged to spread the knowledge and make a deeper impact.

This past spring, ZTA and Bright Pink piloted the program for 22 chapters, and the feedback was overwhelmingly positive.

One collegian said, “I liked how practical Brighten Up was.

The speaker gave us easy ways to reduce our breast and ovarian cancer risk, and I like how it was tailored to collegeaged women.”

Brighten Up is successful because it speaks to young women in an honest and authentic way. Through this program, the message will reach our collegians at a time when many are learning how to live on their own for the first time and to take control of their health. Jenn Zwillenberg, Community Engagement Manager for Bright Pink, is excited about the opportunities that come with this partnership. “ZTA has an unbelievable, historic relationship with breast cancer awareness,” she said. “What’s powerful is that we can take all of that foundation and all of those years of awareness and convert them into lifesaving action for your membership.”

In the coming academic year, Bright Pink will facilitate Brighten Up for each of our collegiate chapters who did not complete the program during the pilot period. ZTA will communicate with Bright Pink on the national level and contact each chapter, which will assign a point person to work with a Bright Pink Education Ambassador to schedule the workshop. Collegians are encouraged to invite their local alumnae to attend the workshop, where they will see the ZTA logo on all customized educational materials. After the first year, collegians and alumnae will host Brighten Up workshops on their campuses and in their communities, so even more people can be empowered to take control of their breast and ovarian health.

Awareness: National Football League Zetas are full of spirit and commitment to spreading breast cancer awareness, which is why our partnership with the

National Football League through “A Crucial Catch” games has been so successful. This fall will mark the 17th season of reaching out to fans and spreading awareness through the distribution of millions of Think Pink® ribbons that are cobranded with the NFL shield. Since we first partnered in 1999 with the Washington Redskins, ZTA has worked with all 32 NFL teams to spread our message and connect with members of our communities.

In 2014, more than 2,500 collegiate and alumnae volunteers distributed 1 million ribbons at games in partnership with 28 teams. The ZTA name and logo stand out to football fans from coast to coast as they see our passion and dedication to this cause. As always, collegiate and alumnae chapters near the stadiums will be contacted by a Local ZTA NFL Coordinator about volunteering for the upcoming season.

The fall will be a busy time for Zetas, especially during the month of October. With Making Strides walks and “A Crucial Catch” games, ZTA will count on our full force of volunteers! Local volunteer coordinators will ensure Zetas are distributed to all of these events as needed so we can have the greatest possible impact.

With all of these amazing opportunities to support our philanthropy, the ZTA Foundation is counting on Zetas in every community to step up and join the fight. Collegians and alumnae now have multiple avenues to work together to spread education and awareness. Even those who don’t live near an alumnae chapter can now get involved with a Making Strides event that may be closer to home. For more information, email foundation@zetataualpha.org.

“Our hope is that by engaging in philanthropic outreach, collegians and alumnae will have the opportunity to work side-by-side and recognize that their Fraternity experience goes far beyond the four years they are in college,” Mrs. Tilley said. “There is lifelong value in the connections made within our sisterhood, which is only enhanced by the opportunity to do good work.”

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ne of the first gifts Zeta Tau Alpha gives a new member is a mentor, more commonly known as a Big Sister. A Big Sister guides her Little Sister both by example and through her friendship. A good Big teaches her Little the traditions, rituals and values of ZTA and helps her understand the lifelong opportunities and commitment of membership in this sisterhood. A Big is there to help her Little figure out who she will become through ZTA and what it means to be a Zeta.

Each new member is paired with her Big Sister early on, so she feels comfortable and confident someone will be there to answer her questions. New Traveling Leadership Consultant Ayla Yildiz (Kappa Nu Chapter, Monmouth University) was encouraged by her Big Sister, Sofia Mandia, to be a better leader. Through their relationship, Ayla said her Big taught her how to “live a life worth leading: serving others and inspiring those around you to reach their fullest potential.”

The Big/Little relationship can be simple yet powerful, and it often lasts far beyond four years. Throughout her journey, every Zeta will encounter a number of mentors; it’s one of the benefits of having a rich and diverse sisterhood. She will learn from her peers, advisors and local alumnae, and she’ll go on to share her knowledge with other Zetas and members of her community. She is called to be a leader, and mentoring others is a natural extension of leadership.

Mentoring is not stagnant and remains relevant throughout a Zeta’s life. At any time, she can both have and be a mentor, and it doesn’t take much. Her mentor might simply meet with her over a cup of coffee to talk through challenges and explore multiple angles she might not have thought of on her own. As she matures, she may offer others guidance for navigating motherhood or making connections in the professional world. She may provide her mentee a positive

note of encouragement to give that extra push she needs to take a risk and try something new. The mentoring journey may begin with a Big Sister, but it doesn’t end there.

As role models, mentors lead by example. A strong, responsible and dedicated sister can influence her peers in ways she might not imagine. Jenna Johnson (Nu Chapter, The University of Alabama) has been inspired by her biological and Zeta sister, Brita (Theta Psi Chapter, Texas State University-San Marcos), who held multiple leadership positions as a collegian, including chapter President. “My sister has encouraged me and supported me to get involved within my chapter. I am blessed to call her a zister and a sister,” Jenna said.

Members with leadership roles also have opportunities to better the chapter and inspire others to work toward the same goals. This summer, representatives from each chapter are attending National Leadership Conference in Indianapolis. There, they will address chapter challenges and learn new and innovative ways to help their chapter Strive for Greatness, which is the theme of the conference.

In an environment where collegiate members are only present for four years, it is important leaders pass their knowledge onto younger sisters so the chapter can continue to progress and grow. Attendees of NLC will return to school in the fall armed with tools that will help the entire chapter become more creative problem solvers. This is the very model upon which NLC is based. By mentoring younger members, today’s leaders can ensure ZTA will continue to grow and excel.

Many alumnae chapters actively support collegiate chapters, and important relationships are formed through joint sisterhood events and visits to the chapter house.

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What makes a good mentor?

A mentoring relationship can start with a simple cup of coffee. Although there is no wrong way to be a mentor, there are a lot of opinions about what makes a good one. Forbes and The Huffington Post offer numerous articles on how to be a good mentor, and our alumnae Erin and Windy echoed the qualities identified by those resources. A good mentor is:

Honest Nothing will improve if you sugarcoat the situation. Be up-front about your mentee’s reality, so she can grow and learn from the experience.

A role model As a mentor, others will be watching you, even when you aren’t aware of it. Hold yourself accountable and set an example you want other women to follow.

Dependable Be there to listen when she needs you. Follow through on promises. She needs to know she can count on you no matter what comes her way.

Able to let others lead Let her take chances, learn from her experiences and get back up when she falls. Be there to guide her, but let her do it herself.

Open to sharing Your mentee is more likely to trust you if you are open about your own experiences. Use your stories to get on her level and help her relate to you.

On a deeper level, however, there are many advisor roles that alumnae fill to mentor collegians. From the Financial Advisor, who helps ensure budgets are followed and the chapter remains financially stable, to the Membership Advisor, who works with the chapter on recruitment workshops, these women are there to help make each collegiate chapter as strong as it can be by using their experience and expertise. These mentors guide collegians through day-to-day chapter operations as well as personal victories with support and resources.

Erin Helbling Chadwick (Zeta Xi Chapter, Georgia Southern University) had one such mentor in college who has continued to influence her throughout her adult life. As a collegian, Erin worked closely with her chapter’s General Advisor at the time, Alice McCann Mathews, who later became ZTA’s National President. Mrs. Mathews gave Erin the opportunity to grow as a leader while simultaneously teaching her how to mentor others.

Erin learned a lot by watching Mrs. Mathews. Lessons are sometimes unintentional and often nonverbal, so mentors must set a positive example for others to follow. Erin admired Mrs. Mathews’ servant heart and watched as she continually gave her time and effort to ZTA without seeking recognition or reward. Mrs. Mathews was also dependable.

“She did everything she said she would,” Erin explained, “and she was always very honest with me.” This shaped the way Erin now mentors collegians as the General Advisor of Kappa Chi Chapter at Shorter University, and young women in professional organizations. By being honest about the reality of their situations, Erin teaches her mentees life isn’t perfect, but she’s there to support them and talk through possible solutions. For Erin, the hardest part of mentoring is not having all the answers, but she learned from Mrs. Mathews that it is important to let young women have and learn from their own experiences.

In doing so, Erin has influenced a number of collegians.

Millie Payne (Kappa Chi Chapter, Shorter University), who worked closely with Erin as the VP III/Membership Chairman, saw firsthand the importance of getting support from her advisor. “Erin’s impact as the chapter’s mentor is phenomenal. Her ZTA spirit is contagious, making each member’s experience an unforgettable one,” she said. “She encourages everyone with her positivity, smiles and neverending assistance.”

By getting to know the women she works with on a personal level, Erin is able to provide greater support. She understands who her mentees are. As they work together, Erin gets to know their strengths and weaknesses. Having that foundation allows her to guide collegians through challenges and new opportunities. For Erin, one of the greatest benefits of having a mentor, rather than someone who just answers occasional questions, is that deeper level of understanding and involvement.

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If the relationship doesn’t form organically, a woman may need to seek out a mentor. “Sometimes [you find a mentor] by simply raising your hand,” Erin said. She suggested that collegians talk to professors, extra-curricular advisors and career development staff for resources or contacts.

Similarly, there are many professional organizations that allow women at every level to meet others in their field.

Those organizations oftentimes assign mentors to new members, much like a Big Sister. Perhaps the best place to start, however, is with ZTA.

As a member of the Lake Norman, NC Chapter, Windy Honeycutt (Eta Chi Chapter, Francis Marion University) shares her passion for mentoring and encourages others to get involved. Windy has been an active mentor to children experiencing homelessness in Charlotte, North Carolina.

The desire to reach out to her community was instilled in Windy at a young age. “My parents definitely played a huge role in showing me how to give back,” she said.

“Within ZTA, there are a lot of very strong women that [collegians and alumnae] can learn from,” Erin said. Zetas of all ages can benefit from a mentoring relationship with a sister; they may just need to ask for some guidance to get the ball rolling. Fortunately, there are many opportunities for networking and guidance within the ZTA sisterhood.

Through a mentorship program she has worked with for three years, Windy has been paired with one or two children each year to visit at school once a week. In the classroom, she helped the kids with classwork and assisted the teacher. Her assigned kids knew she was their special person, but she had the opportunity to work with all the kids in the class. “You never know when you’re going to say the right thing that’s going to change a kid’s life,” she said.

Many alumnae chapters host events to assist and guide collegians, which can open the door to mentoring if connections are maintained. This past year, the members of the Gainesville, FL Chapter shared their professional expertise with Gamma Iota Chapter at University of Florida over dinner. Relaxed events such as this allow more experienced sisters to coach collegians to help them excel in the working world after college. Alumnae may be able to offer tips on helpful classes to take, ways to make a resume or interview skills stronger, or other professionals to contact for internship or career opportunities.

As an example of the impact she has had, Windy shared a story about one little girl she was assigned to who constantly acted out in class. Windy could tell the girl was smart; she just needed some extra attention. One day Windy pulled the girl aside and told her she needed to stop being a follower and start being a leader. From then on, that was their thing: “be a leader.” At the end of the year, the entire class made cards for Windy. Inside the card from that little girl it said, “I will always be a leader.” Having a mentor made a world of difference for her, and it only cost Windy a few hours per week.

Alumnae benefit just as much from mentors as collegians do.

Lauren Boudreau Chester (Kappa Phi Chapter, Christopher Newport University) has relied on sisters throughout her adult life. “My sisters have been so supportive as I entered the alumnae world, became a military spouse, moved to a new state and explored new career opportunities,” she said.

“Sometimes the word

‘mentor’

may be frightening to young women, but just having a

cup of coffee

“There is a huge need [for mentors], and it’s such a minimal amount of time,” Wendy said. And anyone can have an impact. “It has been shown that kids who are mentored are less likely to drop out of school or use drugs and alcohol,” she said.

There are endless opportunities to mentor others. “If you’re knowledgeable in a subject, field Professional connections made or area, I think it’s important with someone can naturally through ZTA can have a large to share that knowledge with develop that relationship.” impact on a woman’s career, and others,” Erin said. Whether it’s the alumnae chapter is a great tutoring sisters with the same Erin Helbling Chadwick place to find those resources. major or providing guidance to This type of mentor can be other professionals, members instrumental in conversations are encouraged to utilize the about tough situations such as searching for a new job or resources ZTA provides. As women encounter new negotiating a promotion. Knowing her mentee’s situation opportunities, it’s important they continue to find mentors and wanting what is best for her, a mentor can offer a new who challenge and support them. In turn, Zetas are called perspective that someone who doesn’t know her as well to be mentors and leaders who share their strengths with might not be able to provide. She can also share resources one another and members of their communities. Mentors and ideas or be an avenue to new contacts. Outside of the give that extra push to try new things, make a difference working world, relationships with other alumnae may open and strive for greatness. And it all starts with a Big Sister. up opportunities for connections within the community.

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Meet the 2015–2016 Traveling Leadership Consultants Throughout the academic year, TLCs visit each collegiate chapter to provide guidance on chapter operations, leadership development and officer education. They also assist new colonies on the journey to installation.

These 19 women exemplify leadership, enthusiasm, creativity, flexibility and loyalty to ZTA. Applications for the 2016–2017 TLCs will be available online in the fall. The ZTA Foundation funds a portion of the TLC program.

Brooke Bahlinger Beta Iota Chapter Centenary College of Louisiana Majors: Political science, history Hometown: St. Amant, La. Favorite meal: Anything with mashed potatoes What is your proudest accomplishment?

My proudest accomplishment was being accepted to LSU law school on a full ride.

It was the ultimate reward for all of the hours and sweat I put into my studies throughout my college career.

Katie Blasingame Lambda Epsilon Chapter Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis Major: Communication studies Hometown: Westfield, Ind. Personal motto: “Do it with passion or not at all.”

Who are your role models?

My parents are my role models because they have inspired me to be the best version of myself. They have been there through the good times and bad, and they have loved me selflessly my whole life.

Sydney Catoire Iota Sigma Chapter Old Dominion University Majors: Marine biology, applied mathematics Hometown: Virginia Beach

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Caroline Bullock Iota Rho Chapter East Carolina University Major: Business management Hometown: Charlotte, N.C. Fun fact: I lived in China for three years when I was growing up.

What is your proudest accomplishment?

One of my proudest accomplishments was being President of my chapter. Being in college and having a job was already hard to balance, but throwing in being the President taught me so many things and I am so thankful for the opportunity.

Why did you want to be a TLC? I wanted to be a TLC to give back to a sorority that has given me so much. From leadership skills to my best friends, ZTA has made my college experience more memorable than I could have hoped. I can’t wait to start traveling and see how ZTA has impacted others’ lives.

What are your hobbies outside of ZTA? I love playing field hockey. I played on the club team at ODU. I am also participating in Virginia Beach’s first sand hockey tournament this summer and am so excited! Another more recent interest is scuba diving.

Lauren Gearhart Kappa Alpha Chapter Colorado State University Majors: Human development, family studies (early childhood) Hometown: Colorado Springs

Heather Giovenco Theta Delta Chapter Salisbury University Majors: Health education, physical education Hometown: Port Washington, N.Y.

Allison Glasscock Omicron Chapter Brenau University Major: Theatre Hometown: Dacula, Ga.

2nd Year

Fun fact: I taught myself how to play the Celtic harp at the age of nine and have played professionally.

What superpower would you like to have?

Fly! I would love to be able to travel around the world and see new sites, meet new people and just be able to soar.

Favorite meal: Salmon, salad and dark chocolate

Who is your role model?

My role model is Sara Lowery, Coordinator of Student Life at Salisbury and CampuSpeak presenter. Sara has overcome many hardships in her life, and throughout each she has remained positive and optimistic, something I admire and aspire to do in life.

What motivates you?

Seeing others succeed Why did you want to be a TLC? I wanted to be a TLC because I want to inspire and help my sisters across the country.

Spirit animal: A lion because they represent strength, pride, courage and leadership.

Fun fact: My biological sister is also my ZTA sister, and we are in the same chapter!

Who has been your ZTA mentor?

Province President Lori Dixon Bunn has been my ZTA mentor because she has always supported our chapter and our goals. She has such a love for ZTA, and from her, I have learned to trust myself and that hard work leads to true success.

Kaitlin Jackson Theta Iota Chapter University of North Florida Major: Communication (PR)

Niki Lynn Hensley Delta Mu Chapter The University of Tennessee at Martin Major: Education: integrated studies 4–8 Hometown: Trenton, Tenn.

2nd Year

Favorite meal: Any type of stereotypical southern food

Who has been your ZTA mentor?

Betty Murphree Allen, my chapter’s General Advisor.

After so many years, her passion for this organization has never died. Our chapter loves her so much and appreciates all of the hard work that she, along with our other alumnae, have put into Delta Mu Chapter.

Hometown: Monticello, Fla. What is your proudest accomplishment?

My proudest moment was when I made the decision to go outside my comfort zone and travel abroad to Africa for an academic service trip.

What are your hobbies outside of ZTA? My hobbies include running, dancing, horseback riding and anything outdoors. I love baking—I have a big sweet tooth.

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Taylor Linker Theta Delta Chapter Salisbury University Major: Communication ( journalism) Hometown: Charlotte, N.C. Why did you want to be a TLC? I had so many great experiences with TLCs

Madison Kocks Gamma Pi Chapter The University of Georgia

who visited my school and inspired me to try to become a TLC. Being able to travel to ZTA chapters across the country and help other sisters is such an amazing opportunity!

If you could have dinner with anyone, living or dead, who would it be?

Albus Dumbledore

Majors: Advertising, economics Dana Maurizio Delta Mu Chapter The University of Tennessee at Martin

Hometown: Alpharetta, Ga. What did you want to be when you grew up?

Cinderella until I learned that was only at Disney and I didn’t reach the height requirement. Nor could I dance.

Major: Political science Hometown: Lebanon Township, N.J.

What motivates you?

Being able to help others achieve goals and realize their full potential

Personal motto: “If it scares you, it might be a good thing to try.” –Seth Godin

Fun fact: I was in marching band when I was in high school.

Caroline McCormick Gamma Psi Chapter Texas Christian University Majors: Entrepreneurial management, French Hometown: Little Rock, Ark.

MariAnne Ortega Delta Sigma Chapter Lamar University Major: Psychology 2nd Year

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Hometown: Beaumont, Texas

Why did you want to be a TLC? I want to influence my sisters the way former TLCs influenced my chapter. They were amazing women, role models and ideal Zetas. They helped our chapter become what it is today.

What motivates you?

Striving to be my best self at all times

Why did you want to be a TLC? As a collegian I was really encouraged by older members of my chapter to reach my leadership potential, and I want to be able to do the same for members of other chapters.

ZTA has so much to offer and I want every member to get as much out of it as they can.

What are you most excited about for the upcoming year?

I can’t wait to visit parts of the country I’ve never been to!

I’m also excited about peoplewatching in airports.

If you could have dinner with anyone, living or dead, who would it be?

Maud Jones Horner

What motivates you?

Passion. Anyone who is passionate about what they are doing or what they are learning really makes me strive to be more passionate about my own favorite things.

Personal motto: “Be the change you wish to see in the world.”

–Mahatma Gandhi

Fun fact: Growing up I worked for Disney as a performer, and I recorded radio commercials.

Lauren Sherrard Kappa Mu Chapter Linfield College Major: Health education Hometown: Newberg, Ore.

Connor Staats Beta Upsilon Chapter Kansas State University Majors: Family studies, human services 2nd Year

Hometown: Greensburg, Kan.

What is your proudest accomplishment?

I’m most proud of being the first member from my chapter to have the honor of serving as a Traveling Leadership Consultant for Zeta Tau Alpha.

If you could have dinner with anyone, living or dead, who would it be?

Ellen DeGeneres because not only does she have a funny show, but she is also generous, inspiring and always looking for the positive in people.

Who has been your ZTA mentor?

National Officer Nona Douglass Richey never fails to hold me accountable. She challenges me, but she also believes in me—a version of me I’m still discovering.

What superpower would you like to have?

I would love to read minds. The way people think says a lot about who they are, and I love learning the “why” behind people.

Caroline Villarreal Alpha Chapter Longwood University

be patient, kind, forgiving and genuine. And she never fails to make me laugh.

Major: Communications

What superpower would you like to have?

The ability to turn any inanimate object into pizza—I could feed the world while simultaneously ridding the planet of junk.

Hometown: Newport News, Va. Who is your role model?

My mom has always been my biggest role model. She’s shown me what it means to

Ayla Yildiz Kappa Nu Chapter Monmouth University Major: Spanish Hometown: Massapequa Park, N.Y.

Sydney Willmann Lambda Epsilon Chapter Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis Majors: Journalism, political science Hometown: Hartford City, Ind.

2nd Year

What do you bring on trips?

I never travel without my personal steamer and wrinkle release spray. Deb

Ensor taught me that you never have a second chance to make a first impression.

Who has been your ZTA mentor?

Susan Canady was my General Advisor. She knows how to guide leaders in the right direction without telling them what to do.

She helped me develop the leadership style I use today.

What is your proudest accomplishment?

My proudest accomplishment to date is participating in alternative winter and spring break trips to Haiti and Guatemala. During these trips I was able to contribute my time to help impoverished countries and change the lives of children. It was a humbling experience to make a difference.

What do you bring on trips?

I love to keep note of how my travels are going, funny moments and new experiences, so I travel with a journal.

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Double the love for our new links

By Monica Ceja, Lambda Gamma, Communications Coordinator On a busy weekend in April, our sisterhood grew stronger than ever with the addition of two new links in our Chain of Chapters. The Zeta Tau Alpha Extension Team had an exciting spring with colonizations at University of South Carolina Beaufort and Furman University. Lambda Mu and Lambda Nu chapters were installed April 11 as the 11th and 12th collegiate chapters in South Carolina.

Lambda Mu Chapter’s installation marked milestones for both Zeta Tau Alpha and USCB as the 250th link in our Chain and the first fraternal organization on USCB’s campus.

Although the university has heritage dating back to 1795 with historic Beaufort College, USCB is the newest institution in the University of South Carolina system.

After a 53 percent increase in student population between 2008 and 2013, USCB opened for National Panhellenic Conference extension in February 2014. “We have a really tremendous opportunity here to educate these students and tell them how valuable [fraternal] organizations are in terms of networking and connections across the country,” Kate Vermilyea, USCB Director of Student Life, told The Beaufort Gazette in September 2014.

The USCB Colony celebrated its Bid Day on Friday, Jan. 23, at the newly built Campus Center on the Hilton Head

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Gateway campus. From the very beginning, Lambda Mu Chapter made its presence known at USCB. On a campus of 1,900 students, our members are well-known by their classmates because of their involvement in student organizations. During its colonization period, the chapter actively participated in many campus activities while proving to be a valuable partner in the USCB community.

Members enjoyed intramural volleyball and dodgeball along with a Pinterest party and movie on the lawn with the Sand Shark Activities Board. The chapter also cohosted a Picnic in the Park with the Delta Chi Fraternity colony and is a staunch supporter of USCB Sand Shark Athletics. With seven varsity athletes in the chapter, Zetas are well known for supporting our sisters and the other Sand Shark athletes.

Lambda Mu Chapter built its reputation in the community with its dedication to service. Nineteen chapter members committed to a day of service by volunteering at the Jasper Animal Rescue Mission in Ridgeland, South Carolina. The chapter also made new bunny-shaped crayons out of old melted crayons to distribute to day care centers across Beaufort County. Chapter members showed USCB what it means to Think Pink® by holding a Kiss Away Cancer event to promote breast cancer education and awareness.

The chapter sold Hershey’s Kisses to raise money for the

Lambda Mu Chapter University of South Carolina Beaufort April 11, 2015 Seaquins Ballroom in Bluffton, SC

USCB’s Assistant Director of Student Life Ali Mathe, chapter President Allie Piper, member Elle Ashworth and special initiate Kate Vermilyea at the banquet (left). Former and current National Officers, TLCs and the DNCH who worked closely with the chapter celebrated the installation of the 250th link in our Chain of Chapters (above).

Zeta Tau Alpha Foundation and encouraged its campus community to honor loved ones affected by breast cancer by signing a banner with pink ribbon cutouts.

While establishing a name on campus, chapter members were also establishing a strong sisterhood with creative programming. TLCs Kayla Kaczmarek and Connor Staats taught new members the National Policies of Zeta Tau Alpha Fraternity using a rap to the tune of “Uptown Funk” and challenged each Founders Group to create its own song to reinforce their new knowledge. The chapter also started a new tradition of meeting at a different restaurant each Friday for chapter dinner. These casual events allowed members to come when they were able to bond with new sisters. The chapter also held its first sisterhood retreat complete with leadership development, goal setting and meaningful sisterhood activities.

As new members came together as a chapter, they learned that Zeta Is Forever from the Coastal Islands, SC Chapter.

Coastal Islands alumnae supported the chapter through colonization recruitment and by providing snacks for the chapter’s sisterhood retreat. Collegiate and alumnae members bonded at a potluck dinner hosted by the alumnae, who provided a Southern-style buffet and got to know their new collegiate sisters with a karaoke contest and stories of ZTA sisterhood.

After a semester of hard work and dedication to ZTA, 44 chapter members were initiated Friday, April 10, at USCB’s Hilton Head Gateway campus along with special initiate Kate Vermilyea, USCB Director of Student Life.

Sisters from nearby chapters assisted with the Initiation Service (see graphic on page 32). The next morning, chapter President Allie Piper was initiated and National President Carolyn Hof Carpenter, serving as Installing Officer, led the Installation of Chapter and Installation of Officers services. Extension Director Marlene Dunbar Conrad served as Assistant Installing Officer.

Following the ceremonies, Lambda Mu Chapter members and their guests, USCB campus officials, and former and current ZTA National Officers, including Director of New Chapters for Lambda Mu Chapter Katelyn Rutland, celebrated the installation with a banquet at Seaquins Ballroom in Bluffton, South Carolina. Mrs. Carpenter served as the keynote speaker and spoke of the chapter’s success. “You had to become great trailblazers. On a campus this size, most of your fellow students knew you were the ‘new Zeta Tau Alpha members,’” she said.

“All of you showed leadership by deciding to become a part of something new. Being a charter member of any chapter is a courageous thing to do and not always without its challenges. Being a charter member of [USCB’s] first NPC group required an extra dose of leadership,” she added.

Chapter President Allie added her own remarks to inspire the room. “Over the last few weeks, I have witnessed a tremendous amount of enthusiasm from each and every member of this chapter. All of their passionate hard work and diligence has convinced me that we will be a successful chapter.”

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As Lambda Mu Chapter’s Installation of Chapter Service was happening in Bluffton, the charter members of Lambda Nu Chapter at Furman University were being initiated across the state in Greenville, South Carolina.

‘to find satisfaction in being rather than seeming.’ To me, these lines represent ZTA’s dedication to truly making a difference not only throughout our collegiate lives, but also beyond college, wherever our futures may take us.”

Saturday, April 11, sisters from supporting chapters (see graphic below) initiated 91 new members along with special initiate Nancy Cooper, Furman Coordinator for Volunteer Services. Later that evening, Mrs. Carpenter and Mrs. Conrad performed the Installation of Chapter Service for Lambda Nu Chapter, the 251st link in our Chain of Chapters. The next morning at the Hyatt Regency Greenville, chapter members and guests, Furman fraternity/sorority leaders, ZTA alumnae, former and current National Officers, Director of New Chapters for Lambda Nu Chapter Hannah Strickland Groseclose, and TLCs Cassie Edlis, Lindsey Garrett and Katie Osentoski celebrated the installation with brunch.

At Initiation, sisters saw firsthand that Zeta Is Forever.

Charter member Evin Moore was joined by her grandmother Alice Bostick Moore and her great aunt Mary Bostick, who are both alumnae of Beta Iota Chapter at Centenary College of Louisiana, for Initiation and the Installation of Chapter services. “I first learned my grandmother is a Zeta when I was going through Formal Recruitment,” Evin said. “I got in contact with her quickly and learned not only is she a Zeta, but so are her three sisters, her mother and several others in the family. I am the ninth in my family to be a Zeta.”

Over the weekend, both Lambda Mu and Lambda Nu chapters received gifts to commemorate their installations. Each chapter received a traditional silver tray and punch bowl from the Fraternity as well as a gavel. The chapters also received engraved trunks to store silver from the province, garment bags and rolling clothing carts from district alumnae, and business card holders for seniors from the Zeta Tau Alpha Foundation.

Finally, each chapter got a turn with the traditional baby cup that travels to new chapters.

During Furman’s installation brunch, Vice President I/ Coordinator of Committees Ivy White reflected on the meaning of ZTA in her welcome address. “Zetas strive to be genuine, influential women who take action and are not afraid to stand up for the Right, the Good, and the True. These are the people who I want to surround myself with. These are the women I want to call my sisters.”

Ivy also connected lines of The Creed to the lifelong journey she and her sisters were starting. “When I read [The Creed], I could truly see myself as a Zeta. The two phrases that immediately struck me were ‘to think in terms of all mankind and our service in the world’ and

Lambda Nu Chapter Furman University April 11, 2015 Hyatt Regency Greenville in Greenville, SC

Many supporting chapters made the installations of our new chapters possible.

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Evin and her grandmother also share a history of colonizing new ZTA chapters. After Alice married, she transferred from Centenary College to Louisiana State University.

There, she was one of five ZTA transfer students to help colonize Delta Kappa Chapter at LSU, and she served as Membership Chairman. Just as Alice attended Evin’s initiation and Lambda Nu Chapter’s installation, her mother, Alice Gill Bostick (Beta Kappa Chapter, Tulane University), attended Delta Kappa’s installation. “Being a ZTA legacy means so much to me and is incredibly fascinating as well,” Evin said. “As a legacy, I knew that this organization shares the values my family and I do, and that I would find those individuals who I could call my sisters.”

Those values and The Creed of Zeta Tau Alpha led Lambda Nu Chapter in its colonization process as well. The chapter was true “to those within and without our circle” as it became part of the fraternity/sorority community at Furman. Sixteen members participated in “Something of Value,” an NPC program that teaches collegiate sorority members to take action against high-risk behaviors. The chapter also supported the philanthropic efforts of several other groups throughout the semester.

The chapter worked “to prepare for service and learn the nobility of serving” by volunteering at and raising funds

Zeta Xi, Georgia Southern University Eta Lambda, College of Charleston Iota Theta, Georgia Institute of Technology Kappa Beta, Presbyterian College Iota Omicron, Lander University Theta Zeta, Wofford College Kappa Rho, University of South Carolina Upstate Kappa Zeta, Clemson University Kappa Pi, University of South Carolina Aiken Beta Omicron, University of South Carolina

Mrs. Carpenter and Mrs. Conrad presented the silver tray to VP I Ivy White along with the TLCs and DNCH who supported the chapter (left). Evin Moore was joined at Initiation by her great aunt and grandmother(above).

for Furman’s Relay for Life—the second-largest race in the country—while planning its own Think Pink® events.

The chapter sold pink lemonade to promote breast cancer education and awareness with proceeds benefitting the Zeta Tau Alpha Foundation. Lambda Nu Chapter also partnered with the Furman women’s lacrosse team for its first Pink Out game where members distributed pink ribbons and assisted with halftime activities.

Many members were “humble in success and without bitterness in defeat” as they represented Furman in varsity athletics. Charter members include eight lacrosse players, including both captains; five soccer players; three tennis players, including a Southern Conference Player of the Week; two volleyball players; and starting softball pitcher Alexandra Sappington, who is also the chapter President. The chapter has many campus leaders, including the Student Government president, Environmental Action Group president, three

Furman Opera cast members, seven band members, two cheerleaders, two dance team members and eight Student Activities Board members.

While busy establishing ZTA on campus, members still made time to celebrate “love, the greatest of all things” with sisterhood activities that included a Valentine’s Day event, night of painting canvasses, visit to the Greenville Zoo and a Zumba® class. These and other sisterhood activities throughout the semester strengthened the bonds of ZTA’s newest members, setting them up for greatness in the years to come.

In just one weekend, our sisterhood grew with the addition of two chapters in South Carolina. Already, our new sisters have shown great leadership and dedication to Zeta Tau Alpha. With such strong starts, there is no telling what else these new chapters will achieve.

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Upsilon Chapter celebrates 100 years

By Patti Cords Levitte, Beta Phi, Director of Archives & Historical Education Sisters in the northwest came together Feb. 28 to celebrate Northern California Zeta Day and the 100th anniversary of Upsilon Chapter at University of California, Berkeley. Attendees, including many chapter alumnae, enjoyed a special lunch at the San Francisco University Club, and current chapter President Brittany Blankinship and General Advisor Elisabeth Smith Marriott (Delta Eta Chapter, West Texas A&M University) accepted a mantle clock from the Fraternity, the traditional gift for a centennial. Today, Upsilon Chapter is charting the course for its next century on the UC Berkeley campus, but an unusual history brought the chapter to where it is today.

In our early years, much of ZTA’s extension came as a result of personal contacts and recommendations. The beginning of Upsilon Chapter was no exception as charter members learned of ZTA through a friend from Kappa Chapter at The University of Texas at Austin. Gladys Ayland Glade, the National Inspector (now known as a Traveling Leadership Consultant), went to initiate and install the chapter in May 1915. Gladys enjoyed a week in Berkeley, which included a visit with new members to the Panama-Pacific International Exposition, a world’s fair in San Francisco. She noted that inclement weather unfortunately interfered with the events of the week.

“On account of the rain, we did not find an opportunity to take pictures during installation,” she wrote. Still, 22 women were initiated on May 13, and Upsilon Chapter was installed May 14, 1915. The new chapter had planned to keep its installation a secret until the next semester and even held a private banquet with no outside guests, but the news got out quickly. Thus, Upsilon Chapter made its debut as the newest NPC organization at Berkeley.

the changes in campus culture were overpowering.

Upsilon Chapter went dormant at Berkeley in 1969, along with many other NPC groups. Mrs. Weck acknowledged the closure as one of the saddest moments in her life, but the story of Upsilon Chapter didn’t end there.

Strong growth in the UC Berkeley Panhellenic community led to the campus opening for extension in 2011, and ZTA was selected to return. The reactivation on Feb. 3, 2013, was a rebirth for the 21st link in our Chain of Chapters.

Chapter President Brittany noted that today, the chapter is recognized on campus for its strong sisterhood and philanthropic work. “Members pride themselves on our diversity and commitment to academics,” she said. “The love of ZTA that I see in the members of the chapter today is inspiring and will undeniably ensure a continued bright future for Upsilon Chapter.”

As the chapter grew, it remained at the top of ZTA lists recognizing scholarship and produced an impressive number of honor society members and student leaders.

Many Upsilon Chapter members went on to hold National Officer roles as well. Lucile Woodard Weck, a 1928 initiate, was ZTA’s International President from 1966 to 1968, after serving on National Council for six years.

By the mid-1960s, attitudes toward fraternities and sororities were changing, especially at Berkeley. While issues such as civil rights and the Free Speech Movement led to riots and campus shutdowns, protests over the Vietnam War and the rapid growth of the San Francisco counterculture made the university an unwelcome place for anything that resembled tradition or the status quo.

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Current chapter President Brittany Blankinship and General Advisor Elisabeth Smith Marriott accepted a mantle clock from the Fraternity on behalf of the chapter (top). Upsilon Chapter charter members at their 1917 graduation from UC Berkeley (bottom).

Membership Information Sheet University: Potential New Member Information Name: Home Address: Name of Parent(s) or Guardian(s): High School: Class Size:

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FHC seeks volunteers for unique opportunity

By Christy Marx Barber, Alpha Psi The ZTA Fraternity Housing Corporation is seeking alumnae volunteers to assist with the oversight and management of collegiate housing. As the corporation has expanded over the last 38 years, the board of directors has grown to provide supervision for its properties. Thirteen officers and directors now divide the responsibilities for 111 facilities. ZTA leads the fraternity/sorority community in both the size of the housing corporation and the number of facilities it owns or manages. But missing from the housing picture in many locations is the involvement of local alumnae to assist the FHC directors.

“One of the key elements of our success in housing is our knowledge of our properties,” says FHC President Julia Marthaler Hill. “But we can’t maintain that success without the local component of volunteers who can visit the property regularly, help us find local contractors and keep us informed. So we’re proactively reaching out to our alumnae to find and train new housing volunteers.”

Edna Moore Phelan (Beta Gamma Chapter, Florida State University) has served as House Association President for

The FHC is looking for ZTA alumnae interested in giving back as

HOUSING VOLUNTEERS to assist in maintaining the safety, security and competitiveness of ZTA housing facilities.

Requirements A love for ZTA and an hour or so per week of your time No previous decorating, engineering or insurance expertise required Training and expert guidance provided Locations 111 around the country Benefits Increased personal knowledge base and the satisfaction of enhancing the ZTA experience for collegiate members

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Gamma Rho Chapter at Auburn University for 16 years.

She believes the rewards of being a housing volunteer are multi-faceted. “I get to know the chapter members and they think of me as a mom of sorts. Being the ‘housing lady’ makes me feel young. I feel as though I’m doing something important,” she said. “If you like to work with young women, be a positive influence in their lives and help them see the bigger picture, this is a great job. You can help provide them a happy environment while they are on campus for four years.”

Kris Fleming has found similar rewards in her two years as House Association President for her own chapter, Eta Theta at Missouri University of Science and Technology.

“As an alumna, you want to see the chapter members have the best available resources,” Kris said. “It’s rewarding in a different way than being an advisor. We all want safe and competitive housing, and we get to be a little like Santa Claus. The chapter members are pretty happy to see you coming because they know the house might be getting something new. They appreciate it so much.”

Heather Evans (Gamma Beta Chapter, Washington College) has served as House Association President for Theta Xi Chapter at Rutgers University for five years.

“I’ve learned what to do when I own my own home,” she said. Heather has received valuable lessons in areas such as finding the right plumber and keeping a property in tip-top shape. “I’ve learned whatever you think will go right will probably go wrong, but it will all work out. I’ve learned to go with the flow.”

The time commitment for housing volunteers varies from month to month and year to year, depending on the scope of the projects the FHC is funding for that facility.

The busiest time may be in January when the volunteers submit the Request for Allocation form to the FHC. That request requires obtaining bids for potential projects and prioritizing needs. If the FHC funds a large renovation or redecorating project for the facility, local volunteers may need to make more frequent visits during the summer.

The distance volunteers travel to the property they oversee also varies. Edna lives just five minutes from the Auburn campus. Heather lives 45 minutes to an hour from Rutgers, depending on traffic. Kris has the longest trip—90 miles from her St. Louis home to Rolla, Missouri.

“The job is not as time-consuming as I thought it might be,” Kris said. “It’s just a matter of being organized.

Heather Evans

Kris Fleming

Edna Moore Phelan

House Association President Theta Xi Chapter Rutgers University

House Association President Eta Theta Chapter Missouri University of Science and Technology

House Association President Gamma Rho Chapter Auburn University

5 Years of Service

16 Years of Service

2 Years of Service “As a housing volunteer, you get to go shopping.

Who doesn’t love shopping?

I’ve picked out sinks and faucets—something I do not get to do as a renter. I’m so happy I took this position.”

“The reward of being a housing volunteer is seeing the enthusiasm and gratitude of [collegiate] members anytime the FHC purchases something new for the house.”

So much of the work can be done by email. And it’s different than being an advisor because you are communicating with professional contractors and vendors who want your business.”

All three housing volunteers agree the resources and financial strength of the FHC make their jobs much easier than those of their counterparts in other Panhellenic organizations who usually have to fundraise to pay for housing improvements. ZTA does not fundraise for housing projects, but instead uses the income from its own facilities and house reserve fund payments from all members to fund $5 million each year in housing upgrades. Local volunteers also do not need to maintain a bank account; the FHC staff at International Office pays all approved housing expenses directly to the vendor or contractor.

In addition to funding, the FHC board provides housing volunteers support, experience and expertise. “My supervising director is always there by email and text to answer my questions,” Heather said. “Every FHC director has her strengths and they all work together to find solutions. And the staff at International Office is always quick to get back to me with an answer about bill payments or other information.”

“I feel so privileged to have helped to decorate two chapter rooms, lounges, kitchens and powder rooms over the years. It has been a fun adventure for me and I have loved doing it.”

“The FHC is proactive rather than reactive,” Kris said. “You have access to your immediate director and the entire board if needed. They are all very knowledgeable, know what has worked for other chapters and have connections with vendors who can explain to your local vendors what worked for them in another chapter house.”

Heather works with several New Jersey alumnae to maintain the Theta Xi house at Rutgers. Each volunteer chooses the amount of time she gives. “Even if you just have time to make calls to get estimates, every little bit of time helps,” she said. “If you have one hour a month or one weekend a year, you can organize closets or just walk the property. You won’t regret it and you will be helping our national organization. It’s a great opportunity.”

Interested?

Send your name, email address and phone number to Director of Housing Operations Kym McKinley (kym-mckinley@zetataualpha.org).

A member of the FHC board will contact you.

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1. Alison Sanfilippo and Annie Haman (Kappa Eta Chapter, Rockhurst University) climbed Cerro Negro while on a service trip in Nicaragua.

2. While studying abroad in Costa Rica, Kara Walker (Eta Mu Chapter, Georgia Regents University) enjoyed local activities like snorkeling.

3. Alumna Erin Dooley Dalian (Iota Pi Chapter, University of Dayton) went on a 40-day pilgrimage on the Camino de Santiago in northwestern Spain.

4. Recent grad Sara Palmer (Delta Mu Chapter, The University of Tennessee at Martin) took in the sites while working at a camp in Priego, Spain.

5. Shelley Mather Meyer (Alpha Eta Chapter, University of Cincinnati) recently met fellow alumna Jennifer Storipan (Iota Omega Chapter, University of Maryland) on Capitol Hill.

8. Every year, alumnae Katie Mendicino and Amanda Gee (Theta Omicron Chapter, Baylor University) meet up in a new city like Washington, D.C. to complete a marathon together.

6. National President Carolyn Hof Carpenter, NPC Alternate Delegate Malaea Nelms Seleski and Executive Director Kelley Snow Harmon visited the grave of Founder Alice Grey Welsh while in Honolulu, Hawaii.

9. Elaina Fox (Zeta Omicron Chapter, Arkansas State University) wasn’t upset about the view when she missed her bus in Torvizcón, Spain.

7. While studying in France, recent grad Anna Warren (Gamma Zeta Chapter, Mississippi State University) visited the Alps in Wengen, Switzerland.

10. Alumna Cathy Wargo Ficzner (Delta Delta Chapter, Baldwin Wallace University) had the opportunity to travel to Ireland to learn about international higher education. Cathy explored the Cliffs of Moher and many Irish cities.

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ZTA’s history preserved in scrapbooks

By Patti Cords Levitte, Beta Phi, Director of Archives & Historical Education and Susan Beard, Delta Psi, Archives Chairman Some of our favorite items in the ZTA Archives are the various scrapbooks we’ve collected from chapters and individual members. Few other objects offer this unique glimpse into ZTA’s past. Scrapbooks provide a snapshot of specific times and often cover events that would have otherwise been lost to history.

One of the earliest traditions of ZTA was creating scrapbooks. Our Founders made many while at the State Female Normal School, as it was one of the most popular hobbies for young women of that time. Much of the information we have about our founding came from scrapbooks saved by early Alpha Chapter members, such as Clair Woodruff Bugg, who served as Grand Secretary on Grand Chapter (now known as National Council) from 1908 to 1919.

Shirley Kreasan Strout used Mrs. Bugg’s books as resources while writing The History of Zeta Tau Alpha in the mid-1920s.

Many of our records of early meetings came from Mrs.

Bugg’s personal scrapbooks.

She saved critical papers from the Founders as well, and because of that, we have an original copy of Maud Jones Horner’s wedding invitation in ZTA’s archival collection.

Mrs. Bugg was not the only early member who saved things this way. One of the most important items we have in the archives is Founder Ruby Leigh Orgain’s memory book that covers her life from 1896 to 1906. Ruby was an enthusiastic collector of mementoes, and most of her life at Farmville is cataloged in this book. It has been handled too much over the years and is now extremely fragile. While doing paper conservation, we were able to open some of the sealed envelopes glued inside. In addition to tiny packages of tobacco and dried flowers, we found Ruby’s graduation program. This particular envelope had not been opened since she sealed it over 116 years ago, and the paper within was in incredibly good condition. This document is an extremely valuable addition to ZTA’s historical collection, and finding it was an exciting surprise!

This scrapbook also contained a napkin (pictured on left) from the famous oyster dinner on Dec. 23, 1898, where the Founders revealed themselves as the “???” group. Kappa Delta and Sigma Sigma Sigma members were invited to a party in the Coleman sisters’ rooms to enjoy oysters with the Founders, and it marked their social debut as a sorority. The book also contains quotes about each Founder, a colored pencil drawing

by Ruby of our badge and the wonderful statement of “twelve hearts that beat as one,” which referred to the Founders and first three new members.

The archives also contain a variety of books from other members and chapters. One of the most artistic books is a small convention scrapbook created

by Estle Fisk Bowen (Alpha Delta Chapter, Butler University) after the 1923 Convention in Estes Park, Colorado. All attendees received a memory book from the official jeweler, A.H. Fetting, as a gift. Estle,

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a talented artist, added pencil and watercolor drawings of her car trip to Colorado with her chapter sisters to her memory book (pictured above). There are also wonderfully candid photos of the Founders and early ZTA National Officers that show what they must have been like in daily life. Unlike the usual posed studio portraits typical of that time, all of the pictures in the book show the women as very relaxed and natural.

Many of the scrapbooks from the 1930s to the 1960s are filled with clippings from when social columns appeared on a daily basis in most newspapers. Engagements and weddings of members are also fully documented. Some, like a 1947 Los Angeles Alumnae Chapter scrapbook, have invaluable details about participation in philanthropy events and creative fundraising efforts. Without the careful collection of photos and souvenirs, much of this day-to-day history of chapter life would have been lost over time.

Most of these scrapbooks are very fragile, and ZTA is trying to digitize the contents before any further damage occurs. There are steps you can take to keep your ZTA history from disappearing as well. One of the most important things is proper storage. Heat and humidity are two of the biggest threats to vintage scrapbooks—they should never be put in basements or attics. Store your scrapbooks flat, never standing on their spines, in a box with enough space so they aren’t crushed.

Many scrapbooks have brown wood-pulp pages—which were common up through the 1990s—that will eventually destroy the things attached to it. If you have one of these older scrapbooks, we recommend putting sheets of acid-free tissue paper between each page. This will limit the amount of different substances touching each other that may cause acidic reactions, especially from newspaper clippings touching anything else. Individual pages can also be removed and placed into protective page coverings. This will help prevent the loss of delicate items and decorations from pages. If you have access to a good scanner, we recommend making digital copies that can be reprinted into smaller photo books that can be handled safely.

If you have any questions about preservation techniques, please contact Director of Archives & Historical Information Patti Cords Levitte (patti-levitte@zetataualpha.org). We are passionate about conserving the scrapbooks in the archives at International Office, and we want your ZTA history to stay safe for future generations as well.

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HOW TO SUBMIT TO THE ARCHIVES Have something to contribute to the archives? Email Patti Cords Levitte (patti-levitte@zetataualpha.org).

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