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COVER SHEET Chapter/Auxiliary Name Institution Name (if applicable): Kappa Epsilon Zeta Chapter

Chapter Address City State Zip: P.O. Box 733 Bronx, New York 10467

Sponsoring Chapter (if applicable): N/A Submitted by: Soror Grythelda Gigi Gilliard

Date: Tuesday, August 13, 2013

Contact information (include cell phone): Soror Grythelda Gigi Gilliard 1785 Lacombe Avenue Bronx, New York 10473 732.789. 5111 (mobile)

Please check the appropriate category below: Graduate Chapters only: [ ] Graduate chapter less than 10 members [ ] Graduate chapter 10-25 members [ X ] Graduate chapter 26+ members Undergraduate Chapters only: [ ] Undergraduate chapter less than 10 members [ ] Undergraduate chapter 10-25 members [ ] Undergraduate chapter 26+ members Amicae Auxiliaries only: [ ] Amica auxiliary less than 10 members [ ] Amica auxiliary 10-25 members [ ] Amica auxiliary 26+ members ;! !

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Naomi Butler, Joyce Carr, Jessie Cooke, Nancy Evans, Nona

Farrior, Beatrice Ferguson, Florine Hale, Lila Harrison, Genova Lawrence, Katherine Marsh, Cassandra White and Ethyl Williams. !"#$%&'(#$$&)&*+,-.&/")0(%12&3)00)&40'#$+-&5%()6'&7%78%1'&9#("&$+-.%'(&$+-.%:#(*, (Sorors Gina Laboriel, Deborah Lunan Quarless, Cynthia Dunbar, Lillian Pyatt-Castro, Myra Y. Miller, Monica N. Britton and Lisa DeGraffenreidt), held the chapter up for ma-*&*%)1'&#-&("%&$)(%&;<6'& )-=&><6'?&&!#("&@%1:+1&)-=&7,/"&',//%''&-- (and in their small number) -- this determined band of Sorors humbly served as ambassadors of ZETA to the Bronx community! As the chapter grew, (and sought additional service partnerships), these women were instrumental in grooming new leaders to take Kappa Epsilon Zeta Chapter to higher heights. HER MISSION / HER PURPOSE In keeping with the founding principles of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Kappa Epsilon Zeta Chapter (KEZ) strives to remain agents of change by improving the conditions of the people of the Bronx community. Since 1980, KEZ has consistently upheld this goal by readily responding to the needs of families in the Bronx via partnerships with established Bronx political and service organizations. Kappa Epsilon Zeta Chapter encourages high scholastic achievement among residents of The Bronx, New York A with a special emphasis on youth and women. The chapter is particularly conscious to present ourselves as exemplary urban women. It is our determination to display Finer Womanhood at all times as proud sisters of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. We conduct ourselves, at all times, with the utmost professionalism and dignity and exude ZETA pride in our actions, speech and appearance.

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Kappa Epsilon Zeta Chapter: Demographic Analysis! At the close of Sorority Year 2012 A 2013 Kappa Epsilon Zeta Chapter reported 40 active and financial members. These members are: Sorors Tamika Abdullah, Lydia Adegbola, Joanne Araujo, Julie Arzu, Bernice Asamoah, Nicole Bell-Simon, Michelle Charles-Bobb, Monica N. Britton, Christine Simone Cave, Diana Vega-Corneilson, Dr. Arnette Crocker, Lisa (Grant) DeGraffenreidt, Sonia Dorsey, Juliet Duggins, Cynthia Lopez Dunbar, Kyra Fraser, Deirdre Garrett-Scott, Grythelda Gigi Gilliard, Renell Grant, Lucerny Guzman, Dr. Gloria Hobbs, Michelyn Johnson, Sharnise Johnson, Amber Koiner, Gina Leslie Laboriel, Deborah LunanQuarless, Nicole McIntyre, Myra Y. Miller, Janay Phillips, Marla Pierre, Lillian Pyatt-Castro, Nilda E. Rivera, Esq., Patrice Shand, Dr. Katrina Sparks, Veronica Straws-Malone, Nicole Thompson-Williams, Nyahalay Tucker, Darnella Valentino, Jacqueline (Smith) Waiters and Lynn Wills. 56% of these Sorors reside in the Bronx, with 44% of Sorors residing in neighboring NYC outer boroughs or in Northern, Central or Southern Westchester (which borders the Bronx). 48% (19) of KEZ Chapter Sorors are married, and of this number four are married without children. The remaining active and financial KEZ Sorors, (21 or 53%) are all single women (never married or divorced). Of this group, three identify themselves as Bsingle m+7'?C& Three women in Kappa Epsilon Zeta Chapter hold illustrious Ph.D. degrees; 14 hold at least one advanced degree (Masters or MBA); two are distinguished attorneys; two Sorors are employed on the Executive level and hold C-suite positions; and two Sorors who, (as entrepreneurs), own and operate their own businesses. Soror Arnette Crocker, Ph.D. is the founder and principal of an allgirls high school in the Bronx. KEZ Sorors range in age from 25 A 80. Our youngest Soror is 25 years of age and our most seasoned is 80. The median age range of KEZ Sorors falls between 30 A 45; with five Sorors over the age of 45. 80% of the membership were initiated through an undergraduate chapter; with 20 % (8) Sorors initiated on the graduate level.

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Kappa Epsilon Zeta Chapter Executive Board 2008 ! 2012

Basileus

Soror Nilda E. Rivera, Esq., 2008 A 2012

First Anti-Basileus

Soror Juliet Duggins, 2008 A 2012

Second Anti-Basileus

Soror LaShawn Jackson, 2008 A 2010 Soror Veronica Straws A Malone, 2010 - 2012

Third Anti-Basileus

Soror Cynthia Dunbar, 2008 A 2010 Soror Janay Phillips, 2010 A 2012

Tamias

Soror Myra Y. Miller, 2008 A 2010 Soror Jacqueline Waiters, 2010 A 2012

Tamias-Grammateus

Soror Jacqueline Waiters, 2008 A 2010 Soror Amber Koiner, 2010 A 2012

Grammateus

Soror Sharnise Wingate-Johnson, 2008 A 2010 Soror Michelyn Johnson, 2010 A 2012

Anti-Grammateus

Soror Sylvia Beevas, 2008 A 2010 Soror Sharnise Wingate-Johnson, 2012 -2012

Phylacter

Soror Nicole (Davis) McIntyre, 2008 A 2010 Soror Lisa (Grant) DeGraffenreidt, 2010- 2012

Epistoleus

Soror Lydia Adegbola, 2010 - 2012

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Soror Grythelda Gigi Gilliard Kappa Epsilon Zeta Chapter Basileus A June 2012 through June 2014 !

9*1*1%:())(#1;<'%=1*4-''(*+#)%3(*! Gigi Gilliard is a Bronx native who attended Cardinal Spellman High School in the North Bronx and graduated from Rutgers University in New Brunswick, New Jersey with a degree in Sociology. Developing a fascination for the behaviors of work groups, Gigi has over 13 years in specialized corporate organizational training with a focus on new managers and the professional development of high potentials. Certified by such presti.#+,'&B(1)#--the-(1)#-%1C&+1.)-#L)(#+-' such as Langevin and The American Society for Training and Development, Gigi worked as a corporate trainer for Cardinal Health, Grey NYC Advertising and Fidelis Health Care.

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Admissions/Recruitment for The Grace Job Training Institute. Becoming the sole proprietor of her own training and organizational development company A (Flumes Consulting) - in 2009, Gigi currently consults for Workforce Professionals Institute, the International Academic Alliance and Westchester Community College. She provides numerous training, business development and HR consulting services for staff teams at Pace University, The United Methodist Women (Harlem, NY Chapter), Prevention Links and The Mosaic Sistory to name a few. A highly sought after writer, speaker and trainer she has written editorial pieces for CrĂ¨me, Dovely and Dynamically Active magazines and has been the representative spokeswoman for several non-01+@#(& )-=& 9+7%-6'& ),E#$#)1*& .1+,0'& ("1+,."+,(& ("%& G1#-State area.

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Toastmasters International, American Society for Training and Development (ASTD), Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) and Black Speakers of America. Currently serving as a Board Member, (with an erudite group of New York City educators for the East Tremont Childcare Development Center in the Bronx), Gigi is the current president of the Bronx graduate chapter, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Kappa Epsilon Zeta Chapter. 9;! !

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SCHOLARSHIP Through the Kappa Epsilon Zeta Scholarship Fund, during Sorority service year October 2011 A June 2012, KEZ awarded a deserving young woman, (Ms. Marilyn Vasquez), a scholarship award of $4,000. Since the inception of the Kappa Epsilon Zeta Scholarship Fund in 2005, KEZ provides an award to a young woman who either lives or attends high school in the Bronx. Monies for the award are raised through our annual Scholarship Walk-A-Thon, (which occurs each year in the Spring), and individual contributions. Annually, our @,-=&B)00$#/)(#+-&0%1#+=C begins on our organizational M+,-=%1'6&N)*2&O)-,)1*&PQth, and closes on tax day, or April 15th, each year. During the Scholarship application season of 2012, KEZ received 26 applications which was double the amount of applications received the previous year.

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thoughtful review process. Narrowing the applications to the most notable five candidates, Ms. Vasquez emerged the clear winner. At the time, Ms. Vasquez was a senior at The Bronx High School of Science, and graduated in June 2012. She completed her application on April 5th, 2012 )-=&#-=#/)(%=&(")(&'"%&"%)1=&)8+,(&+,1&R/"+$)1'"#0&M,-=&8*&B1%)=#-.&)8+,(&#(&+-&)&/+$$%.%&8,$$%(#-& +-&7*&'/"++$6'&9%8'#(%?C& S'?&T)'U,%L6'&+@@#/#)$&(1)-'/1ipt indicated that her Grade Point Average was 94.33%.

She applied, (and was accepted to), both Princeton and Yale and is currently a

sophomore at Yale! It is the custom of the KEZ Scholarship Committee to track and follow the progress of our recipients and we keep in touch with Marilyn through e-mail and social media. She is doing wonderfully at Yale and we plan to continue our relationship with her over time.

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SERVICE KAPPA EPSILON ZETA ADOPT-A-SCHOOL PROGRAM: The Learning Tree (TLT) Preparatory School | 801 Bartholdi Avenue Bronx, New York Sampling of KEZ Accomplishments at TLT during the 2011-2012 Sorority year: ! Assistance at Parent Council Meetings ! Volunteerism at Barnes & Noble Fundraiser, Pi Day, Kwanzaa Fair, High School Fair ! Support of TLT Tile Drive ! **Twenty-Five computers and keyboards were donated to the school from our partnership with EMI Music (!"#$%&'&'$(&)*+,$-'*..&)/0$1&'23'$3245&63'78 ! Financial & clothing donation to TLT family who lost their home to fire ! Commemorative Plaque recognizing 10 year partnership

59.-$%@A.%B#)C%.*%D(E0.%>(#F-.-'8%77!+LF<QA=!4566! /6$-789$&-:;9-<='>?I'& 9%& "):%& )--,)$$*2& 3)00)& 40'#$+-& 5%()& 0)1(#/#0)(%=& #-& ("%& I7%1#/)-& N#)8%(%'& I''+/#)(#+-6'& BR(%0&V,(&!)$H&(+&M#."(&N#)8%(%'C&#-&("%&M)$$&+@&W<PP?& The chapter had a strong presence at the Walk, with supporters Brother Sean Cruel from Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. Kappa Beta Sigma Chapter and Archonette Tanajah Davis who walked along with Soror. The chapter raised over $700 for this worthy initiative.

9G@H"<9%I&9G!!!*8FS=:8E.!/<@A`QA=![.!4566! Fall Baby Shower/Open House Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Kappa Epsilon Zeta & Gamma Xi Zeta Chapters (in conjunction with Union Community X%)$("& Y%-(%1& )-=& 478$%7& X%)$("Z& '0+-'+1%=& ("%& @#1'(& +@& (9+& R(+1H6'& Nest events for the Sorority Year 2011-W<PW?& & G"%& BCommunity Baby Shower/Open HouseC& & was attended by Deputy Borough President Aurelia Greene who brought greetings, addressed the BS+7'-to-D%C&#-&)((%-=)-/%&)-=&/+77%-=%=&("%&/")0(%1&@+1&#('&'%1:#/%&(+&("%&community. Ms. Greene also presented the chapter with a Proclamation Citation from the Bronx Borough President! !There were approximately 22 women who that registered for our program. ! 9T! !

! &=A`8FS=>FE!%O8=A9ABB!*S9:8E!77!*S9:8E.!/<@A`QA=!_.!4566!! ! Prematurity Awareness Sunday Worship On Prematurity Awareness Sunday in 2011 KEZ worshipped with Carter Community A.M.E. Church in Queens, NY where our fraternity brother, the Rev. Dr. Kevin Miller is the pastor and Kappa Epsilon Zeta Chapter Soror, Myra Y. Miller is the First Lady. Sorors Gilliard and Dionne Durant, (Associate Community Director, March of Dimes) spoke to the congregation about Prematurity Awareness. A member of the congregation presented Soror Pyatt-Castro with a very generous donation to our StorH6'&K%'( right there on the spot!

28MM8!#MB>?<9!"AF8!7!5J;*$.7%76(E0K#78%/)-#+%^M!77!*8FS=:8E.!/<@A`QA=!64.!4566! Adopt-A-Highway Clean-Up and Fellowship On Saturday, November 12, 2011 KEZ participated in our bi-7+-("$*&BAdopt-a-Highway Clean UpC& and Brunc"?&&V,1&B'(1%(/"C&+@&"#."9)*&#'&$+/)(%=&#-&("%&K+1("&D1+-E&-%)1&("%&W[[1=&R(1%%(&%E#(&+-& the Bronx River Parkway North. Weather permitting, various chapter Sorors visit our site and (+.%("%1& 9%& B8%),(#@*C& ("#'& '(1%(/"& +@& "#."9)*.

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November 2011 clean-up event: Sorors Dunbar, Gilliard, and Straws. Afterwards, as is customary, we dined together at the Crosstown Diner.

28MM8!#MB>?<9!"AF8!7!5D--;%FGA!I--;7%LG0-%M*1;<'%"(.N0-+O%%!77!$GS=B:8E.!/<@A`QA=!4U.!4566! Fee@-96$-A$$@*-B/6$-CD4@12-E(956$+F-=9-/6$22='D+(=-<D426(&-G$+9$4Each Thanksgiving Day, Sorors who are able to spend a few hours away from their own busy holiday morning gather to serve the poor, homeless, hungry and needy at the Thessalonia Worship Center in the Bronx. This is a time-honored event in KEZ that we gladly participate in along with our Archonettes. In 2011 in attendance were three KEZ Sorors; three non-KEZ Sorors, six Archonettes, and five family members of Sorors! Volunteers assisted with cutting turkeys and deserts, as well as setting up the desert and drink tables, and serving dinner, deserts and drinks.

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28MM8!#MB>?<9!"AF8!7!5D--;%.0-%PJ99&98%%!77!I-K%Q-#1<'%>#7%!!X89S8=E!6.!4564! Feed the Masses at Macedonia Baptist Church Each year The Macedonia Baptist Church in Mt. Vernon NY holds a community meal to feed the homeless, poor and hungry on the first day of the New Year.

Soror Pyatt-Castro is a member of

Macedonia Baptist Church and ensures each year that Sorors of KEZ are in attendance to help Feed the Masses after their morning worship service. In January of 2012 Sorors Gilliard and PyattCastro attended service and volunteered at the Welcome Desk.

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'8``A=>9H!R<=!'8Q>F8F!Y*<=<=!0G8@<9!B1(E0.<'%9-1?(N-%=1*R-N.Z!7!*8FS=:8E.!X89S8=E!4T.!4564! Kappa Epsilon Zeta Chapter Soror: Chavon Wright If ever there were a Soror for whom KEZ /+,$=&8+)'(& (")(& '%1:#/%& #'& -+(& 9")(& '"%& B=+%'C& but is rather who 0:3$ ;*0<9 that would be Soror Chavon Wright of KEZ! In January of 2012, (as she does

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#9G89L>9H!-<S=!0<??AHA!,A8:>9ABB!*P>??B!!!*8FS=:8E.!]AQ=S8=E!4_.!4564! Kappa Epsilon Zeta Chapter : ARCHONETTE WORKSHOP; College Readiness On Saturday, February 26, 2012 KEZ Sorors facilitated all day workshops and group discussions for our Archonettes and their high school friends to help prepare and direct them through the application, selection and college essay process.

! 28MM8!#MB>?<9!"AF8!7!9=HSI:%5J;*$.7%76(E0K#78%/)-#+%T$%77!*8FS=:8E.!%M=>?!6U.!4564! We held our April Adopt-a-Highway Clean Up and Brunch on Saturday, April 14, 2012. The following Sorors were in attendance: Sorors Araujo, Fraser, Jackson, M. Johnson, S. Johnson and Straws. Afterwards, Sorors dined at the Pelham Bay Diner and utilized the event as a chapter fellowship as is customary.

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28MM8!#MB>?<9!"AF8!!!P@>%5/0--1(+E%9-N.(*+8%!!*S9:8E.!%M=>?!4c.!4564! March for Dimes Volunteer Initiative ! March for Babies Cheerers Kappa Epsilon Zeta Chapter forme=& )& B/"%%1#-.& 'U,)=C& (+& "%$0& '0,1-on and encourage those walking in this event. Several KEZ Sorors served as volunteers while six Sorors from Kappa Epsilon Zeta participated in the Walk as well.

"7&<>9FBW!YSM:8FA:!R=<`!/-*!"7'+&#!0<<=:>98F<=!8B!<R!I8=LG!\.!4564Z!! KEZ Sorors Walk or Run for a Cause: Diabetes Walk -- (25 Points) R(+1H6'&Nest -- (25 Points) / Prematurity Awareness Sunday -- (150 Points) NYS Founders Day Program -- (25 Points) KEZ Archonettes Prematurity Awareness Sunday - (150 Points) Stevie Wonders House Full of Toys Donation Drive -- (150 Points) Enhancing Your College Readiness Skills ** During the 2012 NYSLC, the Archonettes of Kappa Epsilon Zeta Chapter were awarded 1st place for earning the most Z-HOPE points by an auxiliary group with 5-25 members. Kappa Epsilon Zeta Z-HOPE Coordinator, (Soror Veronica Straws-Malone), accepted their certificate and plaque during the Z-HOPE Awards Luncheon and KEZ Third Anti-Basileus, (Soror Nicole McIntyre -- along with KEZ youth workers), presented the proud KEZ Archonettes with their award during their 2012 end of the year ceremony with the chapter!!

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2#"!4564!,AL?8`8F><9!! In the Spring of 2012 one Soror BY+7%&X+7%&(+&54GIC&("1+,."&3)00)&40'#$+-&5%()&Y")0(%1?&&Dr. Katrina Sparks decided to reclaim to ZETA through KEZ in March 2012. Soror Dr. Sparks is no stranger to KEZ as she transferred to our chapter back in 1999. Sometime afterwards, she decided to focus her academic endeavors earning a Ph.D. in Education.

Dr. Sparks is full of life and

wisdom. It is awesome having her back with us!

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((1!National Programs/National Observances M=+;=4*-NOPN-AH8-KD;+@$421-I=* In January of 2012 Kappa Epsilon Zeta had a strong hand in the planning and execution of New York R()(%6' M+,-=%1'6& N)*& /%$ebration. KEZ 2008-2012 Basileus, Soror Nilda E. Rivera, Esq. (for the '%/+-=&/+-'%/,(#:%&*%)1Z&'%1:%=&)'&K`R&M+,-=%1'6&N)*&Y+77#((%%&Y")#12&345&R+1+1&^#$$#)-&F*)((Castro instrumentally served on the committee who by spearheading the efforts to secure and coordinate with the venue; and KEZ Soror Gigi Gilliard served (for the second consecutive year) as Mistress of Ceremonies for the our National Observance. The Sorors of the Great Empire State of =3>$?&'@$3A43'*3)+3B$,$.'C3$;.'3,.9$,0$&C'$DEth International Grand Basileus, (then candidate for the office of International Grand Basileus), Soror Mary Breaux Wright was our keynote speaker! Undergraduate and Graduate Sorors, Amicae and other Auxiliaries, (from every Borough of New York City, along with the outer counties of Long Island and Westchester) were in attendance and remarked what a wonderful time we all had together celebrating our 92rd M+,-=%1'6&N)*? Finer Womanhood Observance 2008 ! 2012 Mentioned earlier as a part of our annual acts of Sisterly Love, Kappa Epsilon Zeta Chapter, (each year), holds an annual chapter retreat where Sorors came together for learning, embellishment, training and bonding. Strategically planned to happen at the conclusion of our Finer Womanhood V8'%1:)-/%2&#(&")'&8%%-&3456s tradition to use our annual retreat as a time of celebration and rededication to our ideal of Finer Womanhood. In 2012, Soror Rivera insisted that our retreat focus on several areas of leadership development and professional growth. During our 2012 retreat, (along with ice-81%)H%1'& )-=& B.%((#-.& (+& H-+9& *+,C& %E%1/#'%'), Sorors of KEZ led workshops on B4@@%/(#:%& \-(%1:#%9#-.& RH#$$'2C& & BI1(& +@& R,//%''@,$& K%.+(#)(#+-2C& B4:%-(& )-=& G%)7& F$)--#-.C& )-=& BJ%',7%&D,#$=#-.&RH#$$'?C Prior to our skills workshops, Sorors arrived for a moving and traditional Re-Dedication Ceremony. As is customary, at the conclusion of our 2012, Retreat two Sorors were awarded our Kappa Epsilon Zeta 2012 Finer Womanhood Recipient Awards! Zeta Day on The Hill 2011 & 2012 Kappa Epsilon Zeta Chapter had Sorors in attendance at both 2011 & 2012 ZDOTH observances. ;Y! !

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((1 (9FA=98F><98?!D=89:!)8B>?ASB!&=<H=8``8F>L!$G=SBFB! During the 54th Atlantic Regional Conference, -- (October 13th A 16th, 2011) -- Immediate Past Grand Basileus, Soror Sheryl P. Underwood laid out a list of over 20 goals for the Sorority at that time. Of the goals that she presented to the sisterhood, two spoke specifically to the needs of the South Bronx and to the Sorors of Kappa Epsilon Zeta. In her presentation, she charged the sisterhood to #-/1%)'%a+0%-&R(+1H6'&Nests in the communities by 20%, and she also charged the sisterhood with 01+7+(#-.&'(1+-.&B.%(&+,(&("%&:+(%&/)70)#.-'?C&&&I$("+,."&)(&("%&(#7%&345&9)'&/+7#-.&+-&("%&+-%& year anniversary of the opening of our Nest in the West Bronx, Soror Rivera began discussions with Soror Lillian Pyatt-Castr+& b345& R(+1H6'& Y")#1& )-=& -+9& ("%& K%9& `+1H& R()(% R(+1H6'& K%'(& N#1%/(+1Z& 1%.)1=#-.&("%&0+''#8#$#(#%'&+@&%E0)-=#-.&+,1&R(+1H6'&K%'(&/)0)/#(*&#-&the Bronx and opening a second nest in the South Bronx. This prompting led to conversations with Soror Pyatt-Castro and Soror Dionne Durant (of the March of Dimes) about the feasibility of opening a second Nest in the Bronx. Soror Pyatt-Castro was then introduced to the grant administrator of the 7R4D+#- RD%L$42? The New York Yankees Baseball team. Subsequent, Soror Pyatt-Castro, (and her team) applied for, and successfully won, a $10,000.00 grant from the Bronx Yankees Baseball Team (through the March of Dimes)!! Further, Soror Pyatt-Castro and her team are actively working through the city 0$)--#-.&)-=&:%-,%&$+.#'(#/'&)''+/#)(%=&9#("&+0%-#-.&)&'%/+-=&R(+1H6'&K%'(&@+r Kappa Epsilon Zeta Chapter with a goal to do so in the 2013-2014 Sorority service year. In response to the 23rd \-(%1-)(#+-)$&]1)-=&D)'#$%,'6&/")1.%&(")(&R+1+1'&=%:%$+0&'(1+-.&B]%(&V,(&("%& T+(%C& /)70)#.-'2& Kappa Epsilon Zeta Chapter helped to plan and execute two voter registration drives in the summer of 2012 in anticipation for the November 2012 vote. You will find clips of these B]%(&Out The T+(%C&%:%-('&$#'(%=&#-&+,1&S%=#)&F)/H).%&bAppendix II) and downloaded on our DVD included herein as Appendix III.

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(((1 ,AH><98?!J>=ALF<=!&=<H=8``8F>L!89:!+=H89>e8F><98?!]<LSB! Z-HOPE: Each chapter must conduct two Z-HOPE projects and participate in Z-HOPE programs where bonus points are awarded (SN, Prematurity Awareness, State Founders Day Z-HOPE initiative, Women for Women International, etc.) During the 2011-2012 Sorority year Kappa Epsilon satisfactorily completed Z-HOPE programs focused specifically on our R(+1H6'&K%'(&=%:%$+07%-(&8*&%-',1#-.&(+&01+7+(%&)-=& )=:%1(#'%& 8+("& +,1& K+:%78%1& W<PP& )-=& O,-%& W<PW& R(+1H6'& K%'(& /*/$%'& (")(& ()H%& 0$)/%& )(& Union Community Health Center in the West Bronx.

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/%$%81)(%=&F1%7)(,1#(*&I9)1%-%''&R,-=)*&)(&D1+?&3%:#-&S#$$%16'&Y"urch A Carter Community A.M.E., where Soror Dionne Durant (March of Dimes Associate Director of Community Affairs), and Soror Gilliard both spoke to the congregation informing of the dangers of premature births. Stork's Nest: Chapters are encouraged to partner with local health departments and community health centers to establish Stork's Nests in local communities As mentioned above, (and as opened in 2010), Kappa Epsilon Zeta complied with the wishes of ("%-&J%.#+-)$&N#1%/(+1&S/K)#1&)-=&',//%''@,$$*&/+70$%(%=&("%&%E0)-'#+-&+@&+,1&R(+1H6'&K%'(&8*& serving more expectant Moms in both November of 2011 and June of 2012 than the chapter had served in years previous.

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October 2011 - Atlantic Regional Conference, Wilmington, Delaware A 4 KEZ Sorors

November 2011 - KEZ Basileus as!Guest A Southeastern Regional Conference A N. Charleston, South Carolina !

January 2012 A National Executive Board Meeting A KEZ Basileus in attendance.

March 2012 A KEZ Basileus as Guest A Eastern Regional Conference A Herndon, VA

June 2012 A New York State Leadership Conference - 11 KEZ Sorors

July 2012 A Grand Boule A Chicago, Illinois A 13 KEZ Sorors

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K1 %O8=:Bh'<9<=Bh,AL<H9>F><9B!!!%??!3A@A?B! March 2012 A Award and Citation from Phi Zeta Zeta Chapter A BR#'(%16'&3%%0%16'&I9)1=C& April 2012 A Notification of $10, 000 Yankees March of Dimes Grant May 2012 A Z-HOPE Award -KEZ Archonettes, presented at Z-HOPE luncheon at NYSLC 2012 June 2012 - Y#()(#+-&@1+7&D1+-E&D+1+,."&F1%'#=%-(6'&Award for ',//%''@,$&R(+1H6'&K%'(

K(1 D=AAP!^9>FE!! %99S8?!]S9:=8>B>9H!#@A9F!O>FG!FGA!)=<FGA=B!<R!&G>!)AF8!*>H`8!]=8FA=9>FE.!(9L1.!#MB>?<9! *>H`8!0G8MFA=! For the summer of 2012, Kappa Epsilon Zeta Chapter planned an annual bus ride event to The Mar(#-6'&!%'(&/)(%1#-.&")$$&to host our summer Crab fest event. The chapter provided a light continental breakfast for those who chose to travel with us by bus. All the planning, implementation and execution was done alongside the Brothers of Epsilon Sigma Chapter (Harlem, New York). Partnering with the Brothers helped to mitigate chapter risk as working with them definitely help us to meet our minimum guest count. The event was a .1%)(& B@)7#$*& )@@)#1C& 9#("& 7)-*& R+1+1'& )-=& M1)(& )((%-=#-.& )-=& "):#-. an opportunity for fellowship. It was an excellent opportunity for Sorors of KEZ to learn to work with members of another organization; learn how to effectively work with our brothers; and to promote our constitutional bond in such a tremendous fashion.

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SCHOLARSHIP Once again, for the service year of July 2012 A June 2013, Kappa Epsilon Zeta Chapter is able to boast about a robust and satisfying Scholarship Application Period.

As in the past, our application

season opene=&+-&M+,-=%1'6&N)*2&O)-,)1*&PQ2&W<P[&)-=&/$+'%=&+-&I01#$&Pc, 2013. With nearly 30 applications received this year, Sorors met in May for our annual robust and comprehensive review meeting.

Similar to our process in 2012, we chose the five most notable applications (those

applications that were complete, viable and illustrated the highest GPA averages). After careful scrutiny, the review committee came to unanimous consensus that the winner would be Ms. Ashley Ramos graduate of St. Thomas Aquinas High School in the Bronx. Ironically, Ashley is on her way to Aquinas College in upstate New York. Different this year, (in an effort to deepen our relationship with our recipient), the ladies of Kappa Epsilon Zeta Chapter invited Ms. Ramos and her family out to a private luncheon. During this luncheon, Ms. Ramos had opportunity to meet the Sorors of KEZ; it allowed her mother to understand who and what Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. is; and allowed the Sorors an opportunity to /+-.1)(,$)(%& S'?& J)7+'& #-& 0%1'+-& )-=& 01%'%-(& "%1& 9#("& )& B7+/H& /"%/HC& @+1& de2<<<?<<?& & What a wonderful, wonderful time the Scholarship recipient, her family, and the chapter enjoyed!! R%:%1)$& R+1+1'& "):%& B@1#%-=%=C& S'?& J)7+'& +-& M)/%8++H2& "):%& %E/")-.ed addresses and phone numbers in order that we will keep in touch with her this year. As a change in our Fundraising process this year, the KEZ Scholarship Fund utilized the effective and innovative @,-=1)#'#-.&(++$&BG4DJ@4(2$? to publicize our Scholarship Walk-A-Thon and publicize Scholarship Fund itself.

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SERVICE What a year of service Kappa Epsilon Zeta has had! August 2012 ! South Bronx Voter Registration Drive During the Summer of 2012 -- prior to the start of the new Sorority year (in anticipation for the November 2012 Presidential vote) -- Kappa Epsilon Zeta Chapter partnered with two churches: Thessalonia Worship Center in the South Bronx and New Tabernacle Baptist Church in the West D1+-E?&&\-&8+("&/)'%'2&8+("&"+,'%'&+@&9+1'"#0&'0+-'+1%=&B@,-C&/+77,-#(*&=)*'&9"%1%&("%*&01+:#=%=& food, music, information and resource booths for families and their children. In each instance Sorors +@& 3)00)& 40'#$+-& 5%()& Y")0(%1& '%/,1%=& B#-@+17)(#+-& ()8$%'C& (")(& 9+,$=& '%1:%& )'& '()(#+-'&@+1& T+(%1& Registration. These events allowed Sorors (+&N\J4YG^`&B(+,/"C&("%&/+77,-#(*, (while participating in this important social action initiative), and ensuring that Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. provided a strong and unmistakable presence in the community. (Please see Appendix III for video footage). October 2012 -- Hurricane Sandy Response/ Joint Effort of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. As residents of the Bronx and Westchester County, the women of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. A Kappa Epsilon Zeta Chapter felt instinctively that we could, (and should), do something actionable to respond to those in need. In truth, it took us a few days as a chapter to land on our own feet after the storm. Some families of KEZ had to evacuate, several lost power for several days and a number of Sorors had trouble procuring generators and gasoline A like so many other New Yorkers. As the initial days went on however, (and as a chapter we assessed that overall we were in a much better position than our fellow New Yorkers), we decided to organize a very impromptu donation and collection drive. We created a flyer that announced that we would be co collecting donated items on Saturday, November 10th 2013 from 7AM until 10 AM at the Women12Academy of Excellence High School (WAE) at 456 White Plains Road in the Bronx where KEZ Soror Dr. Arnette Crocker is the Principal. Some reports referred to BRIKN`C&)'&)&(1+0#/)$&+1&B',0%1C&'(+17f&+("%1&1%0+1('&/)$$%=&#(&)&",11#/)-%?&& In either case, according to local New York City meteorologists, on Monday, October 29th, 2012 the worse storm to ever hit the Atlantic shore, made landfall in New Jersey. By all accounts, the New :@! !

Jersey Shore, parts of Long Island, Staten Island, lower Manhattan, Breezy Point, Far Rockaway, Queens and Coney Island, Brooklyn were amongst the hardest-hit areas.

New Yorkers by the

thousands were left without electrical power, transportation or heat. Residents were trapped in homes due to dangerous flood waters, (and in the worse scenarios), whole homes and neighborhoods were devastated by flood waters or fire -- or both. Approximately 24 hours into our planning, we reached out to our Brother Chapter Beta Psi Sigma by way of Brothers Kevin Miller and Victor Brewster. Responding immediately, our Brothers did not hesitate to partner with us in this venture. The Brothers pledged their support by planning to bring donations and supplies, but more importantly they promised to join us in the most early part of the collection period (at 7AM) to make themselves available to safely place items on, and pack the truck. Not only did the Brothers of Beta Psi Sigma arrive to help us and thus kept their word, they arrived much earlier than was asked of them! The men of Beta Psi Sigma Chapter helped to organize the entire drop-off; they supervised a staging area at the Women6'& I/)=%7*& +@& 4E/%$$%-/%2&they lifted boxes of 10-15 pounds (and more) and they arranged items on the rented U-Haul truck in such a way that when transporting, items would not be jarred or move about in an unsafe manner. Important to note, our Brothers also provided a strong male presence as an element of safety for the women and children gathered to bring donations. Donations Collected Shortly after 7AM donations began to arrive at WAE. R,00$#%'&@+1& R)-=*6'& :#/(#7'& 9%1%& 81+,."(& per a list of items advertised on our joint Phi Beta Sigma and Zeta Phi Beta flyer.

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neighborhoods, friends, and several members of the Blue and White family stopped by WAE with items to donate. On the flyer we indicated the items most needed -- as reported to us from community leaders from Brooklyn. Toiletries, bottled water, socks, new wash cloths and towels, clothes, blankets, baby formula and baby wipes, feminine products and a large assortment of nonperishable food items arrived by the dozens. By 10:15AM the Brothers had packed the truck to :Y! !

near capacity with all the items donated that morning. All told, we estimate a collection between our two chapters of nearly $5,000.00 worth of goods, food and clothing.

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Director, Shanell Robinson stopped by to assess our progress on her way to X4J&/")0(%16'&R)-=*& Relief effort. We continue to be grateful to Madame NYS Director Robinson for her consistent support. Why Coney Island? Soror Monica Britton, (Director of Marketing at St. F),$6'& Y+77,-#(*& D)0(#'(& Y",1/"& #-& D1++H$*-), has a connection with the Coney Lighthouse Mission through "%1& 9+1H& )(& R(?& F),$6'?& & G"%& ^#."("+,'%& S#''#+- has long since served as a food distribution center, and '+,0& H#(/"%-2& @+1& D1++H$*-6s neediest.

Soror Britton

reached out to the Lighthouse Mission and inquired

about the extent of their damage after the storm.

Just two blocks from the

Coney Island shore, the Lighthouse Mission had been nearly completely decimated by putrid flood waters, mud, debris and wind damage. They reported that they had been unable for several days to use their kitchen facilities to feed those coming to their soup kitchen. When the committee met to determine a viable drop-off point, (a location that would be able to utilize our donations immediately), Soror Britton mentioned the Lighthouse Mission, and arrangements were made to bring our donations directly to them.

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Journey to Coney Island The trip from WAE in the Bronx to the Lighthouse Mission Church in Coney Island was an approximately 32-mile/45-minute trip.

Pastor Fusco at the Lighthouse Mission Church was

expecting us to arrive with items at approximately Noon on Saturday, 11/10. Brother Al Williams, (Kappa Beta Sigma Chapter) and husband of KEZ Soror Nicole Williams, had come out with his wife and son to bring donations and help in any way that he could. As he came to understand our plan to drive the truck to Brooklyn ourselves, Bro. Williams refused to allow us to do so. As a NYPD detective he was able to drive the truck on a NYC highway not usually accessible to commercial vehicles A thus shortening our trip and getting us to Coney Island and back safely. Sorors who took the trip to Coney Island rode with Soror Williams in her car. *Before leaving, Brother and Pastor Kevin Miller, of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., Beta Psi Sigma Chapter (husband of KEZ Soror Myra Y. Miller), gathered us for a word of prayer. As a family, Brother Miller took us in prayer before the Lord and asked for mercy for those affected by this tragic storm as well as traveling mercies for those distributing items in Brooklyn. The Distribution and Need: What we saw in Coney Island was staggering. We were told that conditions in the Far Rockaways were worse. The devastation we witnessed did not compare to what was being shown in the media by any stretch. There was sand, and debris and flooded furniture on lawns. The stench in the air was an over-powering putrid mix of sewage and whatever else may have died in the flood waters. The need of the people was clearly immense. Before we could even get the truck fully unloaded most of the items were distributed. We were met by Pastor Fusco and about six members of his food pantry team/congregation. They stopped work in their building, which was 100% decimated, and jumped on to the truck. They helped to unload it while Sorors and Bro. Williams attempted to create an organized distribution A9! !

system right there on the street. Pastor Fusco provided four 6-foot long tables. As best possible, (on each table), we placed items according to category (toiletries, food, clothing, etc.). While we did our best to organize the distribution, the need was intense and immediate and there were residents IMMEDIATELY in line to receive goods. It became necessary for Bro. Williams to firmly 1%U,%'(&(")(&("+'%&#-&-%%=&B-+(&"+)1=C&8,(&1)("%1&$%):%&%-+,."&#(%7'&@+1&)'&7)-*&1%'#=%-('&(+&8%& able to supplies; but the great need in the community was intense. As we unloaded the truck five FEMA representatives (who were assessing the damage in the area) approached Soror Gilliard and wanted to know who we were.

They asked, "who are you

people?... Where did you come from?...Why did you choose to come out here?" Gilliard stated the facts and provided the full names of both organizations.

Soror

The FEMA

representatives wrote down that information and asked could they contact us at a later date to get more information about our organizations and a summary of items collected.

Soror Gilliard

provided her mobile phone number and email address. As of this writing, we have not been contacted further. It is difficult to estimate the actual number of persons that were aided in this effort. However, not one item was left on the truck. We distributed ALL the food, water, juices, toiletries, blankets, baby goods and cleaning supplies with 45 minutes. Residents were still taking clothing items as we prepared to leave the area. Residents were given coats, hats, scarfs, gloves, sweaters, jeans, slacks and dozens of pairs of clean fresh socks A and sadly many dressed themselves on the spot. As of a result of this joint family effort, however, there was no bureaucratic wait or process that prolonged the relief. Items collected in the morning were provided to victims who were warmer, who had something to eat, and who were given much needed supplies directly in their hands 8%@+1%&("%&=)*6'&%-=?&

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SERVICE (2012 ! 2013 continued) November 2012 and June 2012 89D4>12-A$29 November 2012 Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Kappa Epsilon Zeta & Gamma Xi Zeta Chapters in conjunction with Union Community Health Center, St. Barnabas Hospital, and Emblem Health sponsored a /+77,-#(*&BBaby R"+9%1C& to kick-+@@&+,1&M)$$&R(+1H6'&K%'(&/*/$%?&&G"%&%:%-(&9)'&)& success! The expectant mothers received certificates for completing the program and were able to use points earned to shop in the nest. Approximately 30 expectant mothers signed up for our Fall (November) R(+1H6'& K%'(& /*/$%& )-= 17 women completed the program. Each participant received information, resources and rede70(#:%&#-/%-(#:%&#(%7'&)(&("%&01+.1)76'&%-=?&

June 2013 The Kappa Epsilon Zeta/Gamma Xi Zeta Spring 2013 R(+1H6'&K%'(&cycle began on June 3. Kicking off this cycle again, Soror Lillian-Pyatt Castro (NYS Geographic Coordinator, NW; NYS Storks Nest Direc(+1& )-=& 345& R(+1H6'& K%'(& Y++1=#-)(+1Z& ensured that our community Baby Shower was a great success. There were nearly 25 women in attendance for the kick-off event with

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ADOPT- A ! SCHOOL PROGRAM

(* F*G:5*G:.*)G$H&*).$;-IJ"$K""!9$and Kwanzaa Fair project with Brothers of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., Beta Psi Sigma Chapter) In line with a New York State ZETA initiative set forth in 2000, KEZ ADOPTED A SCHOOL! As of February 2001 Kappa Epsilon Zeta Chapter

forged

partnership

with

The

Learning Tree Cultural Preparatory School (TLT) of The Bronx. A private, non-profit institution, the school operates on personal donations, community support, small business endowments, student tuition and modest grants. Prior to moving into their own building in R%0(%78%1& W<<<2& ("%& '/"++$& ")=& 8%%-& '%1:#/#-.& #(6' over 150 students in various church basements & buildings for the last 25+ years by the Grace of God and the vision of its founder and principal, Sister Lois Gregory. The school is constantly in need of many things, from garbage bags/cleaning supplies & lockers to books & pens for the students. To learn more about The Learning Tree please visit their website at www.learningtreeprep.org. Under the leadership of TLT Chair, Soror Myra Miller, on Saturday, December 1, 2012, at 12 noon, a -%9& )-=& %E/#(#-.& B_+#-(C& +1.)-#L)(#+-)$& committee was formed between the Brothers of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., Beta Psi Sigma Chapter and the ladies of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Kappa Epsilon Zeta Chapter. On this particular afternoon, Sorors and Frat met to develop the goals and objectives for the BO+#-(& Adopt-A-School /+77#((%%C& )(& ("%& !+7%-6'& I/)=%7*& +@& 4E/%$$%-/%?& Ghis extremely productive joint committee meeting focused on planning our involvement in the upcoming TLT Kwanzaa Fair, as well as brainstorming to plan activities for Blue Week. Along with eight members of BPS, KEZ Sorors present were: Sorors Myra Y. Miller (Chair), Dr. Crocker, Asamoah, Britton, Gilliard and Pierre and Brothers Kevin McGee and Christopher Roker. The purpose of this joint committee 9)'&(+&%'()8$#'"&("%&=%()#$'2&0)1)7%(%1'&)-=&$+.#'(#/'&+@&("%&(9+&7)#-&B_+#-(C&R#.7)Zeta community events to be planned with The Learning Tree for the end of 2012 and the spring of 2013. AQ! !

For the Kwanzaa Fair, the committee requested a strong chapter presence, and the chapter did not disappoint! From set-up on Friday to the Fair on Saturday, more than 13 Sorors participated, and were joined by just as many BPS Brothers. KEZ sponsored a clown for the Childre-6'&T#$$).%f&345& Archonettes hosted a Speed Networking Workshop for the middle school; BPS brothers did storytelling, and KEZ and BPS members led various arts & crafts projects, games and sing-a-longs. TLT faculty and staff were very impressed and extremely pleased. The chapters also sponsored two tables in the exhibit hall to display our relationship with TLT and to promote our upcoming Blue Week event.

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2013 BLUE WEEK : KEZ ADOPT-A-SCHOOL PROGRAM (Joint Project with Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. Beta Psi Sigma Chapter) Kappa Epsilon Zeta Chapter is truly proud of the work done during BD^g4&!443?C&&G"#'&%:%-(&not only /+78#-%=& ("%& M+,-=%1'6& N)*& /%$%81)(#+-'& +@& F"#& D%()& R#.7)& M1)(%1-#(*2& \-/?2& D%()& F'#& R#.7)& Chapter and Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Kappa Epsilon Zeta Chapter, it was the epitome of the constitutionally bound connection we share with our Brothers. Our connection was evident and VERY POWERFUL! KEZ and BPS chapters are close in heart and physical proximity; with the Brothers of Beta Psi serving not only lower Westchester country, but the Bronx as well. There are additionally three BPS/KEZ relationship couples (two of whom are married!); and the young teenage sister of a Beta Psi Sigma Brother, Brother Gregory Adegbola (married to KEZ Soror Lydia Adegbola) just joined the KEZ Archonette club!

In recent years however, our community partnership had been waning. In

order to reignite our relationship, (after the Sandy Relief project) Soror Gilliard reached out to Brother Singleton (Beta Psi Sigma President) and asked if we could join forces in some other ventures. R#-/%& ("%1%& )1%& )$1%)=*& (9+& /"#$=1%-& )(& G"%& ^%)1-#-.& G1%%& F1%0)1)(+1*& R/"++$& b3456& I=+0(-ASchool), who are the children of Brothers in Beta Psi, it made sense that the Brothers consider partnering with us in our Adopt-A-School project and efforts. The response we received from the Brothers was tremendous in excitement. After a joint meeting (mentioned above) our two chapters got to work. Blue Week was advertised and executed as a week-long event of programming at The Learning Tree Preparatory School where each day Sorors of KEZ and Brothers of Beta Psi Sigma conducted workshops and learning such as: DAY ONE: Pre-School Reading Day; DAY TWO: Elementary School Health & Fitness Day: DAY THREE/FOUR: Middle School Self-Esteem/ Conflict J%'+$,(#+-&b("%&'/"++$&)'H%=&,'&-+(&(+&,'%&("%&(%17&B8,$$*#-.C&8,(&("#'&9)'&+,1&#-(%-(&A to address the epidemic of bullying and help the students in their self-esteem in order to fight the need to bully); and B& Be a B+''h& ^%''+-'& @1+7& 4-(1%01%-%,1'?C& & &The workshops were wonderfully attended and both chapters received commendations from The Learning Tree to thank us for this programming and encourage us to come back in 2013-2014 for another BLUE WEEK. A@! !

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! *(*$#,3-!3+K#! Under the leadership of KEZ 2012-2014 First Anti-Basileus, Soror Monica Britton this Sorority Year 81+,."(&)&-,78%1&+@&:)1#%=&)-=&#-'0#1)(#+-)$&B'#'(%1-to-'#'(%1C&retention and reclamation projects that helped to further bond the women of Kappa Epsilon Zeta and certainly helped to increase our 20122013 retention rate. As noted in our Finer Womanhood section below, KEZ is particularly proud of the reclamation work done in Sorority year 2012 -2013. In May of 2013 Madame New York State Director, Shanell L. Robinson, awarded Kappa Epsilon Zeta with an esteemed certificate for the highest number of women reclaimed in the State of New York! (Appendix II) Whi$%& 7)-*& +@& +,1& BR#'(%1$*& ^+:%C& initiatives went towards the goal of Retention, we invited Sorors who were interested in reclaiming to %)/"&+@&("%'%&9+-=%1@,$&%:%-('?&&I(&%:%1*&(,1-& R+1+1'&/+-(%70$)(#-.&BY+7#-.&X+7%&(+&5%()C&were met with warmth, welcome, laughter and an immediate invitation to the very next chapter meeting. From th%1%& 3456'& =*-)7#/& J%/$)7)(#+-& Y++1=#-)(+12& R+1+1& S#/"%$*-& O+"-'+-2& J?K?, went to work opening her heart, (and then the doors), to Kappa Epsilon Zeta Chapter.

Soror Johnson was

diligent, accurate and timely with the information shared with potential members looking to reclaim. We were blessed with i& R+1+1'& B/+7#-.& "+7%& (+& 5%()C& )@(%1& )& $+-.& '(1%(/"& )9)*& )-=& +-%& R+1+1& transferring from Detroit as she moved to the NYC area. Of particular interest is the alignment of 3456'& W<PW-W<P[& BJ%/$)7)(#+-& R,//%''C& 9#th Madame ]1)-=6'& =#1%/(#:%& (+& %-',1%& (")(& V/(+8%1& 2012 was dedicated to 7C$912- ID- SD4$? membership program as presented at the Regional N#1%/(+16'& J%(reat last August of 2012! KEZ T;29- 9DD>- 96$- 7C$912- ID- SD4$?- G=%&=(,+- =+@extended it all year round! 7KEZ Connects? F1%:#+,'$*& H-+9-& )'& ("%& 345& S%-(+1#-.& F1+.1)72& B345& Y+--%/('C& #'& )-& #-#(#)(#:%& (+& )#=& #-& ("%& smooth transition and assimilation of transfers, reclaims and new members into the fabric of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Kappa Epsilon Zeta are assigned. G"%&B345&Y+--%/('C&01+.1)7&)$$+9'&@+1&%)/"& M<! !

B-%9$*& (1)-'@%11%=& +1&1%/$)#7%=& R+1+1C&(+&8%& /+--%/(%=& 9#("&)&7+1%& '%)'+-%=& R+1+1& #-&345?& &G"#'& connection drives participation, increased knowledge and sets the stage for on-going embellishment. The primary goal of the program is to ensure that EACH new KEZ woman feels important, connected )-=& B@+$=%=-#-C& (+& ("%& $+/)$& 8+=*& 9"#$%& '"%& ")'& +00+1(,nity to get to know KEZ Sorors and serve ("1+,."&3456'&01+.1)77#-.?& Taking Care of You! Workshops Early in the Soror#(*&`%)1&)&BR#'(%1"++=&R,1:%*C&9)'&=#''%7#-)(%=&(+&("%&8+=*?&&G"#'&',1:%*&01+:#=%=& empirical and objective data from Chapter Sorors detailing what kinds of services, workshops and topics would be most helpful to them as a KEZ servant and professional woman.

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BTaking Care of You!

#C2L,$>*.:$!3*9 (KEZ 2001 initiate Soror Kei Ramsey Colbert). KEZ Buddy Program After Hurricane Sandy, it became evident that it would be easy for Sorors to be in trouble due to sever inclement weather and need immediate assistance. After the storm, in order to ensure that we had a strong handle on t"%& ')@%(*& +@& %:%1*& 9+7)-& #-& 3)00)& 40'#$+-& 5%()& 9%& #-'(#(,(%=& ("%& B345& D,==*C& F1+.1)7?& \-& +,1& 01+.1)7& 4IYX& 345& R+1+1& ")'& )-+("%1& R+1+1& '"%& #'& 1%'0+-'#8$%& (+& /)$$2& /"%/H&+-&)-=&%-',1%&("%&')@%(*&+@?&&4)/"&+@&("%&B8,==#%'C&)1%&("%-&(+&)$%1(&("%&D)'#$%,'&(")(&she has spoken to her buddy, knows the whereabouts of she and her family and can report her safety, (and or needs) to the Basileus. Once every Soror on our active and financial roster is accounted for we then can assuredly report to Madame NYS Director that every in Kappa Epsilon Zeta is well and )//+,-(%=&@+1?&&&R#7#$)1&(+&S)=)7%&]1)-=&!1#."(6'&RVR&01+.1)7&9%&)1%&:%1*&'%1#+,'&)8+,(&()H#-.& care of our KEZ family A in crisis, and without.

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KEZ Dessert Soiree As we began to move closer to our Finer Womanhood period, as an occasion for fellowship with Sorors, bonding with newly reclaimed Sorors, and networking with friends and women interested in 3)00)&40'#$+-&5%()&Y")0(%1&9%&"+'(%=&)&9+-=%1@,$&BN%''%1(&R+#1%%C&%:%-(&)&$+/)$&'9%%('&)-=&/+@@%%& house. This special KEZ evening provided )&C=%$#/#+,'C&+00+1(,-#(*&@+1&.1+9("&#-&1%$)(#+-'"#0'&)-=& deeper bonding in our number.

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! ](/#,!V+I%/'++J! As a result of the number of Sorors reclaiming to Kappa Epsilon Zeta during Finer Womanhood period 2013, it was our desire to host a Finer Womanhood Brunch that honored our '%-'%&+@&B@)7#$*C&and welcomed these Sorors into our fold. We 0$)--%=& )-=& "%$=& )-& #-(#7)(%& B@)7#$*& 81,-/"C& 9"%1%& 9%& ')9& attendance from one half of the chapter.

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afternoon together at a lovely venue where everyone was =1%''%=&#-&"%1&@#-%'(&J+*)$&D$,%&)-=&!"#(%?&&!"#$%&B81,-/"#-.C&9%&0)1(#/#0)(%=&#-&)-&)/(#:#(*&9"%1%& each Soror spent time chatting very specifically to the Soror on her right. After a certain time, each Soror rose to her feet and introduced the Soror '"%6=& /")((%=& 9#(" sharing specific facts about her hobbies, interests or her background that was not widely known.

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wonderful, wonderful time and presented all Sorors with a parting gift and a special gift was won by one of our newly reclaimed Sorors! !

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! In January of 2013 NYS Director Robinson and her committee planned an exceptional celebration for the State of New Yo1H& )(& J#//)1=+6'& Y)(%1#-.& X)$$& #-& Queens. The event was well attended by National Officers, Brothers of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., family and guests. Kappa Epsilon Zeta Chapter had 10 Sorors in attendance and enjoyed the fellowship

and celebration along with many Sorors from the Great Empire State of New York in attendance!

2#"!0A?AQ=8F>9H!]>9A=!V<`89G<<:!+QBA=@89LA!456;! Kappa Epsilon Zeta Chapter, (as noted above) celebrated Finer Womanhood period 2013 with a an intimate Chapter Luncheon celebrati-.&("%&9+-=%1@,$&9+7%-&(")(&BY)7%&X+7%&(+&54GIC&("1+,."&the /")0(%16'& 1%/$)7)(#+-& %@@+1('. As if receiving eight new Sorors was not enough, Kappa Epsilon Zeta Chapter welcomed to her ranks the esteemed Dr. Gloria Hobbs M KEZ/0 FIRST EVER ZETA DOVE!!! The Sorors of KEZ are so proud to have Soror Hobbs in their midst. At 80 years old, Dr. Hobbs travels extensively with her husband and remains very active. A long time educator Dr. Hobbs immediately joined 3456'&I=+0(-A-School committee! She has been know-&')*2&B=+-6(&(1%)(&7%&-+&+("%1&9)*&8,(& (")-& _,'(& *+,1& R#'(%1aR+1+1& 9"+& #'& "%1%& (+& 9+1HjC& & N,1#-.& ("#'& 0%1#+=& ("%& @+$$+9#-g eight Sorors were reclaimed/transferred to KEZ:

Tamika Abdullah (transfer), Nicole Bell-Simon, Christine Cave,

Sonia Dorsey, Renell Grant, Lucerny Guzman, Dr. Gloria Hobbs and Lynn Wills.

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((1!(9FA=98F><98?!D=89:!)8B>?ASB!&=<H=8``8F>L!$G=SBFB! 1. To provide online services, which inclCB3$.:3$0CL2*00*&)$&1$)3>$232L3'0/ fees, and implement online banking at national headquarters so we can operate more efficiently by paying our bills online: In line with Madame Grand !1#."(6' vision to upgrade the payment of fees online, 3456'& current financial team has been tasked during this summer (summer 2013) to work to find new banking services for the chapter to allow us to do the very same on the local level. 3456'& G)7#)'& R+1+1& D%1-#/%& I')7+)"& and Tamias-Grammateus Soror Diana Vega Corneilson have reported this month (July 2013) that we are very close to moving our account to a T.D. Bank that will allow for online dues payment and other online functionality.

2. To incorporate an S.O.S. (Sisters Outreaching to Sisters) policy which will assist in the relocation and placement of Sorors and auxiliary members who are evacuated due to a natural disaster: In line 9#("&S)=)7%&]1)-=&!1#."(6'&R?V?R&0+licy, KEZ instituted this year -- (after Hurricane Sandy) -- ("%& BKEZ Buddy System?C& & G"#'& '*'(%7& %-',1%'& (")(& %:%1*& 345& R+1+1& ")'& )& B8,==*C&9"+&'"%&#'&1%U,#1%=&(+&/"%/H&#-&9#("&(+&8%&',1%&that each KEZ woman is safe, sound and accounted for. Once every Soror on our active and financial roster is accounted for, we then can assuredly report to Madame NYS Director Robinson that soul of Kappa Epsilon Zeta Soror is well and accounted for.

Similar to Madame Grand Wrigh(6'& RVR& 01+.1)7& 9%& )1%&

very serious about taking care of our KEZ family A in crisis, and without.

3. To update our history book to preserve the legacy of our Founders and include facts and accomplishments that have occurred since the last publication: In line w#("&S)=)7%&]1)-=&!1#."(6'&0$)-&to preserve the legacy of our great Sisterhood, (and in line with the request from Madame Regional Director Bivins) we participated in our Regional History Project this past Spring. Kappa Epsilon Zeta worked to cull important facts, historical details and chapter accomplishments since the re-establishment of Kappa Epsilon Zeta Chapter in 1980. We sent this info, by deadline, to Atlantic Region Co-Historian Soror Rita Woods. MM! !

4. To establish a program for Elder Care and Abuse that will educate the community on caring for our elders through information disbursement and buddy programs: Initiated in the R01#-.& +@& W<P[& )-=& BH#/H#-.-+@@C& #-& ("%& M)$$& +@& W<P[ KEZ, will adopt a local Nursing Residential facility and provide progra77#-.& #-& $#-%& 9#("& S)=)7%& ]1)-=& !1#."(6'& Elder Care and Abuse initiatives. KEZ has commissioned Soror Ellen Lovett-Reaves, (who has recently established her own BY)1%.#:#-.C& 1%@%11)$& '%1:#/%Z2& to come and speak to the chapter about the needs of the caregiver. The goal is to help bring awareness about the importance of caregivers. Additionally, in partnering with a local facility the Sorors of KEZ will volunteer their time and programming resources (+&8%&)&B@1#%-=C&+@&("%&1%'#=%-('&+@&("%& Morris Park Nursing Home Facility. The kick-off date is scheduled for September 2013! 5. To establish programs for healthy Living that will educate Sorors and those in our communities to make better life choices and fight illnesses such as stroke, diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure and reduce the risk of cancer. !#("& ("%& #70$%7%-()(#+-& +@& +,1& BG)H#-.& Y)1%& +@& `+,jC& !+1H'"+0'& ("%& B5,78)& 9#("& 3%#C& /$)''%'& 9%1%& )& ",.%& ',//%''?& & \-& $#-%& 9#("& ("%& ]1)-=6'& 0$)-& (+& "%$0& %=,/)(%& R+1+1'& )-=& encourage better life choices we will coordinate further Taking Care of You workshops that will include not only opportunities for exercise but also for healthy eating.

6. To adopt schools in our local areas which lack resources by assisting with tutoring, studying skills and increasing standardization test scores: 3456'& I=+0(-A-School program began in February 2001 under the tenure of Madame National 2nd Anti-Basileus Jacqueline Lemon-Denton (then NYS Director). Since that time KEZ has worked to deepen and revitalize her relationship with our Adopt-A-School partner by introducing exciting new programming focusing on self-esteem, eradicating bullying, technology, resource application and physical fitness. We also deepened our relationship with our Adopt-A-School partner by inviting the Brothers of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. Beta Psi Sigma Chapter to work alongside us in our effort to provide the boys and girls of the Learning Tree with effective and worthwhile programming. MQ! !

7. We are providing adequate resources that will prepare and equip our Sorors for leadership: I$("+,."& +-$*& ("1%%& R+1+1'& @1+7& 345& 9%1%& )8$%& (+& )((%-=& ("#'& ',77%16'& 5V^& G1)#-#-.& Course, the current executive board and leadership have implemented the E".- 7EUCA?- -The KEZ Intensive Leadership Network. The KILN is an internal opportunity for KEZ Sorors to engage in workshops and self-examination and to hear from other Sorors who have been invited to come and speak to them periodically throughout the 2013 -2014 Sorority Year. \-& $#-%& 9#("& ("%& ]1)-=6'& F$)-& for leadership development, The KILN is designed to provide Sorors with the development needed to excel in any position of leadership. 8. To increase our financial membership by 15%; this includes new membership and reclamation.

Kappa Epsilon Zeta Chapter is committed to this effort. We began the 2012

Sorority Year with 38 active and financial members. Of those 38 members, three Sorors became inactive and un-financial due to life-changes dropping our official membership to 35. Adding 7 new reclaimed Sorors and one tran013'$%&'&'$.&$!,44,$"40*5&)$#3.,/0$'&0.3'$ has increased our financial membership by 22.5 (23) %!! Kappa Epsilon Zeta is proud of the work done in the 2012-2013 Sorority year to help reclaim these 8 wonderful Sorors. The work with our reclamation process t"#'&*%)1&9)'&)&=#1%/(&1%'0+-'%&(+&("%&]1)-=6'&/")1ge to BC$912-ID-SD4$C&with our membership as presented at the 2012 Regional N#1%/(+16'&J%(1%)(& !

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,AH><98?!J>=ALF<=!&=<H=8``8F>L!89:!+=H89>e8F><98?!]<LSB! ;Come Back to Zeta9 Campaign M Regional campaign to increase membership through reclamation. I'& 9%& /+-'#=%1& S)=)7%& J%.#+-)$& N#1%/(+1& O)-%(& `?& D#:#-'2& 4'U?6'& 01+.1)77)(#/& @+/,'2& Kappa Epsilon Zeta most aligned herself with +,1& J%.#+-)$& N#1%/(+16' goal to increase membership in each State through reclamation. While we saw incredible success in 20122013, we are actively seeking to reclaim more Sorors in the Fall of 2013 and then a significant number during Finer Womanhood period 2014. In KEZ we take Madame Regional N#1%/(+16'& /")1.%& :%1*& '%1#+,'$*& (+& "%$0& .1ow membership through reclamation and reengagement with Sorors who have been away B(++& $+-.C& @1+7& 54GI?& We have set an internal goal of a 20% increase in membership via reclamation alone this sorority year. MT!

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New York Executive Board Meeting A September 2012 - Sorors Gilliard & Rivera.

2012 New York State Basilei Retreat A Soror Gilliard as registered attendee.

January Executive Board Meeting A Immediate Past Basileus Soror Rivera attending.

New York State Leadership Conference 2013 - 10 KEZ Sorors as registered attendees.

Zeta Organizational Leadership Conference A 3 KEZ Sorors in attendance1!

New York State Executive Board Meeting/Revised MIP Certification A July 2013 A 6 KEZ Sorors as registered attendees. 55th Atlantic Regional Conference A October 2013 A 12 KEZ Sorors expected

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New York State Certificate of Recognition - Highest Number of Sorors Reclaimed in the State of New York 2012 A 2013.

Certificate of Merit and Appreciation - from The Learning Tree Preparatory Cultural School (our Adopt-A-School partner).

Citation from the Bronx Borough President - +-&)&',//%''@,$&R(+1H6'&K%'(&for the fourth consecutive year.

J%/+.-#L%=&8*&("%&S)1/"&+@&N#7%'&)'&("%&BX#."%'(&4)1-#-.C partner Sorority in NYC (all other @+,1&BX#."%'(&4)1-%1'C&9%1%&of the Blue and White Family!) - April 2013

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D=AAP!^9>FEW! At the start of Sorority Year 2012 Soror Gilliard sent official and formal letters of greetings to the Brothers of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. Beta Psi Sigma Chapter; to the Fraters of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Rho Psi Lambda Chapter (Bronx Graduate Chapter) and to Ladies of Delta Sigma Theta Chapter, Bronx Alumnae Chapter. However, (most notably), Kappa Epsilon Zeta Chapter partnered in three significant service projects with the Brothers of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., Beta Psi Sigma Chapter and are currently gearing up for joint Fall 2013 planning meetings that will lead to partnership programs in the advent of F"#&D%()&R#.7)6s 2014 Centennial celebration! Additionally, this summer marks the 2nd annual Crab fest Bus Ride Fellowship and Fundraiser with the Brothers of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. Epsilon Sigma Chapter of Harlem, New York. M@!

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Conclusion Since coming to Kappa Epsilon Zeta Chapter in the Fall of 2008, (=,1#-.& R+1+1& K#$=)& 4?& J#:%1)2& 4'U?6'& (%17), Sorors Gilliard and Rivera have partnered on several KEZ Chapter projects, programs and initiatives.

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Gilliard6' B345&Y+--%/(+1C&9"%-&'"%&@#1'(&/)7%&(+&("%&/")0(%1?&&In that time, these Sorors realized they had much in common. Both were initiated in the mid to late 1980s, (both through Atlantic Region undergraduate chapters), and both deeply committed to family, self-growth and to the Bronx! Since their meeting, and since the growth and evolution of their B'#'(%1-ship,C Nilda and Gigi hold each other, and KEZ Sorors, accountable to the highest standards of professionalism, excellence and Finer Womanhood. These Sorors lead with different styles A to be sure. However, both women are doggedly committed to the professional, spiritual and mature leadership growth and development of every woman in the KEZ family. Their common end goal, (as covered in their respective tenures represented in this report), is to ensure that the women of Kappa Epsilon Zeta are served in the manner that these fine Sorors deserve. Kappa Epsilon Zeta Chapter, (in both their eyes), belongs wholly and unequivocally to the Sorors of Kappa Epsilon Zeta. Should there be any achievement noted in these pages, it belongs solely to the women of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Kappa Epsilon Zeta Chapter as these tremendous Sorors strive to move

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The Sorors of KEZ are talented, zealous, committed, powerful thought-leaders in the organization with so much to give!

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Upcoming Goals for Kappa Epsilon Zeta Chapter 2013- 2014 Below, please find a partial l(29-D)-7%DV(+,-)D4J=4@?-goals for KEZ for SY 2013-2014. 1) G"%&#-/%0(#+-&+@&("%&B345&I=+0(-A-K,1'#-.&X+7%C&F1+.1)7&b,-=%19)*Z 2) N%:%$+07%-(&+@&BM1#%-=&+@&("%&4$=%1$*C&0)1(-%1'"ip program with the Archonettes (underway). 3) Growth of our Archonette club by 25% in youth membership. 4) Increase of structured community service projects by 20% 5) Ensure that as many members of Kappa Epsilon Zeta Chapter as possible are MIP certified under our new National membership intake guidelines. 6) Increase membership of Kappa Epsilon Zeta Chapter, with new members, by 15%. 7) Increase membership of Kappa Epsilon Zeta Chapter, with reclaimed members, by 20% (or 8 new reclaimed Sorors). 8) Add one additional Stork6'&K%'(&'#(% 9) Increase of significant Social Action projects inclusive of: ! ! !

The Trayvon Martin Town Hall Discussion A joint project with Phi Beta Sigma M1)(%1-#(*2& \-/?& 9"%1%& *+,("& #-& ("%& D1+-E& )-=& $+9%1& !%'(/"%'(%1& /+-:%-%& @+1& )& B1)0& '%''#+-C&+-&1)/#'7&)-=&urban safety. /6$- 7W$@X- <6(9$- =+@- R';$?- <D4>26D& A joint project with Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. to help promote knowledgeable voting habits for Bronx residents. AHG- S=*D4='- W=5$- G=+@(@=9$12- KD4;%- A project to invite current NYC Mayoral candidates to meet Bronx residents.

10) Increase of Z-HOPE projects by 20% 11) Better involve Archonette club members with all Z-HOPE initiatives. 12) Implementation of an updated and effective non-01+@#(&BN%:%$+07%-(&F$)-C&(+&1%0$)/%&/,11%-(& chapter Fundraising initiatives in order to grow Chapter fundraising dollars by 30%. 13) M,1("%1& #70$%7%-(& ("%& (%-)-('& +@& 345& BF1+_%/(& `?4?R?C& & #-& ("%& =%:%$+07%-(& +@& +,1& youth, elderly and sick in the Bronx. 14) Improve and re-#70$%7%-(& BD$,%& !%%HC& )$+-.& 9#("& F"#& D%()& R#.7)& M1)(%1-#(*2& \-/?& #-& +,r Adopt-A-School community work. 15) Invite the Brothers of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., Beta Psi Sigma Chapter, to our O)-,)1*& W<Pe& 1%(1%)(& #-& +1=%1& _+#-& 9#("& ("%7& #-& )& BR#.7)-5%()C& J%)@@#17)(#+-& Y%1%7+-*& (+& help kick off their Centennial celebration. 16) Further implement the concept of the E".- EUCA- 7E". Intensive Leadership NetworkC& allowing a platform for specific and customized leadership and professional development for each KEZ Soror.

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APPENDICES I. Appendix I ! Model Chapter Auxiliary Report Chapter Data Atlantic Region Model Chapter Data- Kappa Epsilon Zeta -

Data provided to answer questions posed in the 55th Annual Model Chapter Workbook. Questions answered in the Model Chapter Basilei workbook have been added and answered here for the fluidity of reporting.

II. Appendix II ! Attachment Two: 2011- 2013 Kappa Epsilon Zeta Chapter Media, Awards and Publicity Package - Awards/Commendations and notable mentions - E".12-NOPN-7E".-G64D+(5'$?-A$J2'$99$4-=+@-96$-NOPY-E".-7W$5'=%=9(D+-/(%$2?- Relevant print articles and newspaper clippings

- Links to television appearances - 2011-2013 Flyers and announcements

III. Appendix III ! Attachment Three: CD ROM/DVD: 2011 ! 2013 Kappa Epsilon Zeta Video Presentation - The Kappa Epsilon Zeta Chapter 2012-2013 Atlantic Region Video Presentation

* Video accompanies this document in a Microsoft Word Movie File

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Included: Appendix II ! Attachment Two: 2011- 2013 Kappa Epsilon Zeta Media Package KEZ in Print KEZ Sorors Bernice Asamoah, Gigi Gilliard, Lillian Pyatt-Castro and Nilda Rivera on the cover (and page three article) of the December 2012 Bronx Free Press 4'&2&.*)G$!"#/0$%.&'@/0$=30.8$ Newsletters Awards Flyers KEZ Soror Lillian Pyatt-N,0.'&$*).3'O*3>3B$,)B$PC&.3B$&)$%.&'@/0$=30.$0C++300$L6$ a local CBS affiliate. O88HBFFG1]5EC^UPI2?EP4?UPENF;<9;F<AF;QF1RH1P84G8[NEN2[>G[8O1[ICEGR[718[HE>G82[DEC[I4I5[ 20HH?>12[I5[4881G3>G7[P?42212F! KEZ on Television

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**(Electronic version of the Kappa Epsilon Zeta Video presentation accompanies this document to Madame NYS Director Robinson as a Windows Media File; Hard copy version of the video can be viewed on DVD attached with printed version of this Model Chapter Report)

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Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Kappa Epsilon Zeta Chapter Serving The Bronx Community since 1980 www.zphibkez.org | reclamation@zphibkez.org | FB: /zphibkez | 888.841.9139 ext. 1121

RECLAMATION TIMES f

A word from a reclaimed Soror

Our 3rd Ideal

Meet KEZ’s Reclamation Chair!

Read the journey of Soror Michelle Bobb, a recent KEZ family member!

KEZ has been busy this sorority

The Soror who enthusiastically serves just

year, and its only month 4!

for YOU, our potential reclaimee!

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GREETINGS! If you research the meaning of the word “reclamation” you’ll see a myriad of synonyms: restore, recapture, repossess. When I “Came Home to Zeta” in 2008 I honestly did not feel the need to “recapture” my love for the organization, or to recapture my deep affection for my Sorors – because that had never changed. I did, however, feel the need to repossess my seat as a sister of the dove and very much desired to restore my commitment to the oath I took in 1987. While still sitting on the sidelines, there were things I could see needed building up in our sisterhood. After a time, my spirit would not let me rest until I had it made up in my mind that I wasn’t going to wait any longer but rather begin my search for the “right” chapter home. As in all my life decisions, I went first to God to ask for direction. Shortly after my prayer, I was having tea with a dear friend at my favorite Harlem bistro. Sitting not far away were three young ladies – two of whom were Sorors at the time (the third became our Soror in the Fall of 2009)! I got up and introduced myself as a Zeta -- and the squealing began! One of the Sorors animatedly invited me to visit a KEZ meeting and after just one afternoon that glorious third Saturday, I was hooked! As our immediate past Basileus, (and now NYS Phylacter Soror Nilda E. Rivera Esq.), shared that day about areas in the organization that needed building up -- I was ready to roll up my sleeves. I have not looked back since. Since 2008, my love for KEZ has only deepened by the day. In these past few years the women in this chapter have become family. As we have served together, my sense of Sisterhood; my strive for Finer Womanhood; my love for Scholarship and my passion for service has grown exponentially because of how inspired I am by the pure “awesomeness” of KEZ women. This chapter, the way we function, the way we work – and the way we love is truly representative of what drew me to Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. in the first place! There is a sense in KEZ of deep sincerity and loyalty to one another. This is what I saw in the organization at first and being a part of KEZ only magnifies my love for Zeta Phi Beta as a whole. It’s touchingly ironic how destiny has come full circle. As I take my seat as new chapter President, the Soror that I met in that café that day -- (the Soror responsible for bringing me into KEZ, Soror Michleyn Johnson, R.N.) -- now rightfully serves as our recently appointed Reclamation Chair. This makes perfect sense to me. As KEZ moves forward, my vision is that we fully attain the collective destiny that I believe God has designed for us. A destiny full of promise; full of earnestness of heart and purpose – and full of greatness for the good people of the Bronx -- and for Zetas everywhere!

Soror Gigi Gilliard - President, Kappa Epsilon Zeta Chapter | Spring 87, Gamma Kappa Chapter, Rutgers University (NJ)

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Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Kappa Epsilon Zeta Chapter Serving The Bronx Community since 1980 www.zphibkez.org | reclamation@zphibkez.org | FB: /zphibkez | 888.841.9139 ext. 1121

Did You Know? International Grand Basileus is Soror Mary Breaux Wright www.zphib1920.org ***** Atlantic Regional Director is Soror Janet Bivins, Esq. www.atlanticregionzetas.org ***** NY State Director is Soror Shanell Robinson of Delta Beta Zeta Chapter, Queens, NY www.nyszetas.org

Kappa Epsilon Zeta Chapter Executive Board

2012-2014

KEZ Sorors: Leaders In ZETA!

G. Gigi Gilliard, Basileus Monica Britton, 1st Anti-Basileus Marla Pierre, 2nd Anti-Basileus Nicole McIntyre, 3rd Anti-Basileus

Soror G. Gigi Gilliard, Chapter Basileus (reclaimed in KEZ 2008) Soror Monica Britton, Chapter 1st Anti-Basileus & Coordinator of Social Media, Atlantic Region Soror Nilda Rivera, Esq., KEZ Fundraising Chair & KEZ Scholarship Fund 501(c)3 President, Elected NYS Phylacter & Representative to the National Nominating Committee, Atlantic Region (reclaimed in KEZ 2006)

Bernice Asamoah, Tamias Diana Vega-Corneilson, Tamias-Grammateus Kyra Fraser, Grammateus Nyahalay Tucker, Anti-Grammateus Lisa Grant-DeGraffenreidt, Phylacter

Soror Lillian Pyatt-Castro, KEZ Stork's Nest Chair &!NYS Geographic Coordinator, Downstate North West Soror Cynthia Dunbar, KEZ Public Relations Committee Chair & NYS Director of Special Events Planning

A word from a reclaimed Soror... I was born in Brooklyn, NY. At the age of 13 my family and I moved to the Long Island suburb of Uniondale, New York. In 1987, I graduated from Uniondale High School and from 1987 to 1988 I attended St. John's University in Queens, NY. In 1988 I decided transfer to the State University of New York at Albany (SUNY Albany) where I earned my BA degree in English with a minor in Business in 1992. Currently, I am employed as a Senior Workers Compensation Risk Manager for a Fortune 500 construction company in 2011 KEZ reclaim, Soror Bobb

Connecticut.

While at SUNY Albany, I became a member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc., Epsilon Nu undergraduate chapter in Spring 1991. I was attracted to Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., because of how the women conducted themselves and set high standards that epitomized finer womanhood. I admired all that the ZETAs represented and decided to become a member of an organization committed to helping others while projecting an image of intelligent and professional women. "

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R e c l a m a t i o n T i m e s â&#x20AC;˘ P O B o x 7 3 3 , B r o n x , n y 1 0 4 6 7 â&#x20AC;˘ 8 6 6 . 8 4 1 . 9 1 3 9 e x t . 1 1 2 1!

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Kappa Epsilon Zeta Chapter Serving The Bronx Community since 1980 www.zphibkez.org | reclamation@zphibkez.org | FB: /zphibkez | 888.841.9139 ext. 1121

KEZ Membership Experience | Retention, Reclamation & Recruitment! Welcome to the 2012-2013 sorority year! ! As KEZ's 1st Anti-Basileus, I am elated to be back in the role for the third time since transferring in back in 1997. I love this position. I truly enjoy encouraging our inactive sorors to re-ignite their Zeta light by assisting in providing a welcoming & sisterly environment for them to re-acclimate into. As The Bronx borough chapter of ZETA, we currently have an awesome mix of thirty-eight women representing varying professional skillsets - from engineering to marketing, education and healthcare, non-profit gurus, creative event planners, math mavens, corporate executives and more. !Ranging in age from early-mid 20s to mid 40s, while KEZ sorors passionately serve The Bronx, we live not only in the borough but also in Kings, Queens, Westchester and Rockland counties, with a couple of our members crossing the bridge from New Jersey to do the work of ZETA with us.! Along with our awesome Reclamation Coordinator, Soror Michelyn Johnson, we are here to serve you - our inactive soror(s) looking for a ZETA home that fits her lifestyle and passion for service. Finer Women who will work within our current fabric and stitch a new patch of her own that reflects our sorority's ideals, rooted in being the best possible representative of our sisterhood. Yes, being active is a financial commitment. Aside from our annual chapter dues (which vary depending on your designation), there are philanthropic & development initiatives that we do throughout the year that will require not only your time & talents, but your financial support to better our communities & neighbors in The Boogie Down.! The success and continued legacy of our sorority is dependent upon the commitment and dedication of our members, members just like you who for whatever reason had to take a break from serving ZETA.! The good thing is, our oath speaks to our membership being a lifelong commitment, meaning, ZETA will always be here when you are able to serve her again.! With over 800 chapters across the country, Germany, Asia, Africa and the Caribbean, there are few places a Soror can go without being able to connect with her sisters.! That is the blessing of sorority, the unending line of connectivity that exists, if we stay connected.! So reconnect with ZETA today through Kappa Epsilon Zeta Chapter, you won't be disappointed.!

Soror Monica Britton - 1st Anti-Basileus, Kappa Epsilon Zeta Chapter | Spring 1991, Epsilon Nu Chapter, University at Albany (NY)

A word from a reclaimed Soror.... (continued from page 2) Following my graduation from SUNY Albany in 1992, I joined the Albany graduate chapter, Omicron Epsilon Zeta. In 2011, after relocating to New York City and taking some time away from the sorority to raise my family, I decided to renew my commitment to Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. and was reclaimed into the Kappa Epsilon Zeta (KEZ) Chapter. " Initially, what drew me to KEZ was what I was told about the great work and accomplishments of the chapter. Additionally, after meeting and interacting with the Sorors of KEZ, I was reminded of what initially attracted me to Zeta- the representation of strong, determined women who exemplify finer womanhood while simultaneously giving back to the community. I have been married for 20 years to Bro. Shawn Bobb (Spring 1989, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., Mu Iota Chapter; currently Epsilon Sigma Chapter - NYC, NY) and we are the proud parents of two children, Tiffany and Terrell, who are both attending college. I am looking forward to remaining active and contributing to the growth of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.

Soror Michelle Charles-Bobb - Fundraising Committee member| Spring 1991, Epsilon Nu Chapter, University at Albany (NY) R e c l a m a t i o n T i m e s â&#x20AC;˘ P O B o x 7 3 3 , B r o n x , n y 1 0 4 6 7 â&#x20AC;˘ 8 6 6 . 8 4 1 . 9 1 3 9 e x t . 1 1 2 1!

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Kappa Epsilon Zeta Chapter Serving The Bronx Community since 1980 www.zphibkez.org | reclamation@zphibkez.org | FB: /zphibkez | 888.841.9139 ext. 1121

KEZ Sorors, Supporters & Brothers of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., Beta Psi Sigma Chapter (Bronx/Westchester) at SERVICE SATURDAY - 11.10.12

KEZ LIVES FOR SERVICE! KEZ Service Saturday!

7am-10am with the help of our Brothers of

Archonettes Talk Teen Violence

November 10, 2012 - KEZ SERVICE

Beta Psi Sigma Chapter. Over $5,000 in

Also on November 10th, the KEZ Archonette

SATURDAY was a response and call to

items were collected included flashlights, baby

Club & other Bronx young ladies spoke

action to help those directly hit the hardest in

formula, toiletries, batteries, towels, hand

candidly with chapter members about love,

Coney Island, Brooklyn by Hurricane Sandy.

sanitizer and socks and distributed at Coney

relationships, education and abuse at

KEZ held a donation drive in the Bronx at

Island Lighthouse Mission.

Women’s Academy of Excellence where KEZ

the Women’s Academy of Excellence from

Soror Dr. Arnette Crocker is principal.

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Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Kappa Epsilon Zeta Chapter Serving The Bronx Community since 1980 www.zphibkez.org | reclamation@zphibkez.org | FB: /zphibkez | 888.841.9139 ext. 1121

Prematurity Awareness Sunday Sunday, November 11, 2012 was Prematurity Awareness Sunday at First Baptist Church of Bronxville, NY where Brother Lamont Granby of Beta Psi Sigma Chapter is the Senior Pastor. Zeta Phi Beta Sorority and the March of Dimes recently celebrated a 40 year partnership!

Thanksgiving at Thessalonia Worship Center

On November 22, 2012, KEZ and the KEZ Archonette Club served Thanksgiving dinner to the less fortunate at Thessalonia Worship Center in the Bronx, New York.

KEZ Stork’s Nest Fall 2012! KEZ’s joint Stork’s Nest with the Sorors of Gamma Xi Zeta Chapter (Westchester, NY) at the Union Community Health Center celebrated another successful session with over 20+ women graduating!

This project has been a staple in our chapter’s service mix for over ten years!

NYS Senator Honorable Gustavo Rivera stopped by as well to share words of support!

R e c l a m a t i o n T i m e s • P O B o x 7 3 3 , B r o n x , n y 1 0 4 6 7 • 8 6 6 . 8 4 1 . 9 1 3 9 e x t . 1 1 2 1!

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Kappa Epsilon Zeta Chapter Serving The Bronx Community since 1980 www.zphibkez.org | reclamation@zphibkez.org | FB: /zphibkez | 888.841.9139 ext. 1121

KEZ Weekend! 10|5 - 10|7 Our kick off event for the 2012-2013 sorority year. From networking with power professionals on Friday, to receiving great tips about fall beauty trends, life saving self-defense skills and easy to remember nutrition & dietary advice on Saturday, to raising money to aid in the advanced education pursuits of deserving graduating Bronx high school female students at our 7th annual scholarship fund walk on Sunday,! KEZ Weekend was 3-days chock full of one of ZETA's core principles, service. Learn more about the KEZ Scholarship Fund by visiting www.zphibkez.org/scholarship.

Adopt-A-School KEZ Adopted The Learning Tree Cultural Preparatory School in 2000! To celebrate our 12 year service to the school, KEZ asked our Brothers of Beta Psi Sigma Chapter (Bronx/Westchester) to adopt the school and provide a greater male presence. The first event we collectively worked on was The Learning Tree’s Annual Kwanzaa Fair. Our Brothers did story-telling for the children, KEZ Archonettes held a Speed Networking Workshop, assisted with face painting and much more! Together with Beta Psi Sigma, KEZ is making a much greater impact at The Learning Tree. Kudos to the KEZ Adopt-a-School chair and co-chair Soror Myra Miller and Soror Dr. Arnette Crocker, as well as the Adopt-a-School committee members! www.learningtreeprep.org

R e c l a m a t i o n T i m e s • P O B o x 7 3 3 , B r o n x , n y 1 0 4 6 7 • 8 6 6 . 8 4 1 . 9 1 3 9 e x t . 1 1 2 1!

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Meet The KEZ Reclamation Chair!

-Finances -Sorors feel they don’t have a voice. -My feelings were hurt -I feel like an interest because I’ve been away for so long

When I was appointed to serve as KEZ’s Reclamation Chair, I immediately accepted. There was no My dear sorors, KEZ is not just need to think it over, nor a thought made up of Zetas. We are FAMILY. to decline. No one is perfect and we’re not here to judge you. KEZ WILL WORK The KEZ Membership Experience WITH YOU AND FOR YOU. Just Team is working hard to Retain and remember the OATH you took. Reclaim Sorors into our beloved Zeta. I am blessed to be working I encourage you to partake in our under the guidance of Soror numerous service events, attend Gilliard and Soror Britton. These chapter meetings and get active/ two women are an inspiration to me. financial! Our beloved sisterhood Their passion and zeal for Zeta are runs on our service to the indeed contagious. How could I ever communities, but our dues allow us let them down? to stay functional. Paying our dues

serve. Zeta needs your talents, Soror! Come Home to Zeta! Please take advantage of the discounted reclamation rate from January 16th -March 15th!!!!! Contact me for more information on our payment plan at reclamation@zphibkez.org

allows us to have a voice in the Some sorors have expressed some of sisterhood. the reasons they have gone inactive…….LIFE! Do you recall the feeling you had when you crossed? Is the passion still Why is it hard to come back home there? If not, what can KEZ do to to Zeta? re-kindle that fire? We always -Been away for too long and feel a encourage our chapter members to bit intimidated present new ideas. You may have -Sorors will give me the side-eye for excellent proposals that Zeta can use not remembering the hymn or to help better the community we prayer

Soror Michelyn Johnson, RN - Reclamation Chair | Spring 00, Theta Alpha Chapter, University of

Massachusetts, Boston (MA)

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