Volume 1, Issue 1
September 10, 2015
The “Astounding” Angels of AHZ’s
Special points of interest:
The President’s Corner
President’s Corner
New Horizon Apts.
Greetings to my Sisters of the Dove!!!
AHZ’s Stork’s Nest
Zetas Have Heart
AHZ Executive Board Members
Tips for Relieving Stress
Best In Black Awards
Domestic Violence Forum
AHZ Upcoming Events
It is indeed an honor and a privilege to welcome each of you to the 2015-2016 Sorority Year! I am ecstatic about what we accomplished on this past year and the impact that we will continue to make in the Memphis and Shelby County Community this year. We have been blessed with so much, and as a result it is not only our duty as a sisterhood but our Christian duty to bless those that we encounter through our founding principles of Scholarship, Service, Finer Womanhood, and Sisterhood. We will do so by following the
charge given to us by International Grand Basileus Wright and by continuing to implement our National programs such as March of Dimes, Breast Cancer Awareness, Elder Care, Military Appreciation, Adopt-A-School, AdoptA-Highway, and our Get Engaged Initiative as well as our local chapter’s initiatives. Together we can continue to be a force to be reckoned with. Together we will be Finer! We will be Astounding! I look forward to working alongside each of you as we continue to strive with a spirit
of Excellence and make our community a better place one Soror at a time. Yours in Zetadom, Basileus Charlotte Ghoston
New Horizon Community Appreciation Day The Astounding Angels of Alpha Eta Zeta have been about the business of service this summer throughout the Greater Memphis community! On July 18 th we participated in the First Annual New Horizon Community Appreciation Day along with the UT School of Dentistry, Memphis Fire and Police Dept. and many other community organizations. The day provided those in attendance with the opportunity to receive free dental and health screenings, employment connections through the three employment agencies present along with information about our Stork’s Nest located in the apartment complex. Sorors shared information about our Stork’s Nest services and took referrals from expecting mothers.
Annual Community Health Fair On August 1st we held our Annual Health Fair and School Supply Give-A-Way in conjunction with Greater Mt. Moriah Baptist Church. During this great event, all in attendance were blessed with the opportunity to learn more about services offered in the Memphis and surrounding areas as well as help save a life through blood donations with Life Blood. School supplies were given to students in preparation for the upcoming school year. Sorors, Amicae, and our youth groups worked diligently alongside the church members to make this annual event one for the books once again!!!
Stork’s Nest August 15th was the Stork’s accompanied by the March Nest orientation. In attenof Dimes West TN Program dance were sorors and other Services Chairperson, Dr. interested ladies ready to learn about what it takes to become a Stork’s Nest Trailblazer for mothers and their babies. The presentation was led by our very own Valencia Nelson. She was
Gail House. Soror Nelson and Dr. House shared alarming statistics about infant mortality right here in the city of Memphis, the origin of the first Stork’s Nest and responsibilities of having a successful Stork’s Nest program.
Zetas Have Heart: GirlTrek
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A health movement for African-American women and girls grounded in civil rights history and principles through walking campaigns, community leadership and health advocacy. GirlTrek is a groundbreaking 3-year-old national nonprofit that mobilizes women to live their healthiest, most fulfilled lives through a habit of daily walking. Through grassroots organizing and award-winning social media campaigns, GirlTrek supports thousands of walkers, over 400 neighborhood-based volunteers and inspires an ever-growing network of 200,000 supporters through social media. GirlTrek's health movement is fueled by active role models, street organizers, inspirational stories, authentic partnerships and a whole lot of hustle!
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Why we walk? This is not a fitness organization, this is a campaign for healing. This is not recreation. This is a lifestyle. We walk to heal our bodies, inspire our families and to reclaim the streets of our neighborhoods. We believe in the discipline and power of walking to transform our lives, enliven our communities and restore our humanity. Featured in the Adrenaline August challenge edition of Girl Trek was our very own Soror Igina Perteet. She made it to the top 50 (#34 spot) with the fastest mile in speed walking. More excitement came when Soror Perteet’s picture and reason for being a part of this great movement was submitted to the publication . “7. THEN it happens. You love yourself. And notice that that love radiates and infects others! Your boo can't keep his hand off you! Heeey! The family is renewed by you giving everyone permission to slow down and smell the flowers!”
“We walk to heal our bodies, inspire our families and to reclaim the streets of our neighborhood.”
Our Newly Elected 2015-2017 Executive Board Members Charlotte Ghoston Basileus
Coleshia Winton Third Anti-Basileus
Brittany Course Tamias
Kina Triggs First Anti-Basileus
Whitney Malone Grammateus
Audrey Johnson Tamias Grammateus
Letiticia Jackson Second Anti-Basileus
Yolanda Gailes Anti-Grammateus
Doris O. Smith Phylacter
You may feel that you’re too busy to do these things. But making time to do something you enjoy can help you relax. It might also help you get more done in other areas of you life.
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Plan better-Set schedules and prioritize your tasks.
Take breaks—Get away for about 10-15 minutes.
Get a good night sleep-It is recommended that you get at least 6-8 hours of sleep.
Take walks—Walking is one of the best forms of exercise.
Camille Crawford Antipokritis
Vivian Irby-Edwards Epistoleus
Congratulations to our “Astounding” Executive Board Members!
Astounding Angels of Alpha Eta Zeta
Congratulations to Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, Alpha Eta Zeta chapter, for winning the Best in Black Awards as the Best Sorority in Memphis!!!
AHZ’s Upcoming Events
Saturday Sept 12th @ 10am MIP Training in Nashville
Saturday Sept 12th 10am-6pm @ Tiger Lane-Southern Heritage Classic/Tailgate
Saturday October 10th @ 10am-Taffi T. Crawford Domestic Violence Run/Walk
Thursday October 15th MIP Training-TN State Conference
Sunday Sept 20th @ 2pm-Zeta Informational
Friday October 16-17 TN State Meeting
Saturday Sept 29th @ 6pmSpirit Night-Buffalo Wild Wings
October 25th @ 3pm ACS Breast Cancer Walk-Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium
Saturday Oct 3rd @ 10amSorority Meeting