EPZ Archon Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Celebrating 93 Years of Service January 2014
Happy New Year Sorors! IN THIS ISSUE Freedom Fund Award
Youth Induction
Penn Food Pantry
I hope that you are ending 2013 reflecting on wonderful memories and rejoicing in those to come. As we begin to prepare for 2014, I ask that you set some time aside to reflect on your purpose in Zeta. Begin to consider the impact that we make on our local and global communities and how you will fit in during the upcoming sorority year. For 58 years Epsilon Rho Zeta has worked tirelessly to maintain a strong presence as a community leader and partner in New Castle County. Over the last few years we have revitalized the legacy of Epsilon Rho Zeta. We are a beacon once again for change and action and it is important that we maintain this legacy as documented in our Atlantic Region History book.
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Our Legacy Youth and STEM
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Black Achiever
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In the last nine years EPZ began to transform and revitalize its legacy. Under the leadership of Soror Johnson we increased our membership and began to work on community outreach. She set a path to move our membership forward and to impact the community. Soror Lindsey established community partnerships and service programs that allowed us to collaborate with many different organizations. During my tenure I have worked on maintaining and supporting their visions but also improving our leadership and programmatic structure by placing EPZ in multiple positions of recognition for the work we are doing collectively and individually. Our Youth programs have received both local and national recognition in the public and within Zeta. We have been recognized by the NAACP for our work with youth and young women in New Castle County. Although our chapter is
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has recognized our work via social media and through other media outlets. As a result of our efforts including our business savvyines, organizational skills and implementation of our curriculums and workshop series, for both our youth and the community we have re-established EPZ as a leader within our community.
Areas of growth Sorors, I must also be honest about some of our setbacks. We have not supported our own events as we have done in the past which has caused us to cut back on programs and our ability to provide more outreach in the community. We must remember to support our own in order to maintain our success. We are only as good as our Zeta Image, and it begins with each one of us. Through the years our membership has grown and declined for various reasons. Unfortunately the workforce of our chapter has often fallen on the backs of a few because of those changes. But our work and commitment has never waivered because when Zeta needed you, my Sorors you have answered the call. With this being said, under the new leadership of our International Grand Basileus Mary B. Wright there is a focus on membership! IGB Wright has focused on membership privileges and being financial will afford you information, access, and the ability to participate on various levels as a member. She has declared to move our organization to new paths as stated in her national motto‌.Building on the Principles of Zeta while Blazing New Paths. Our focus has to be on building a better tomorrow and that ability comes with our commitment to staying financial in order for our organization to thrive.
So I leave you with this final thought, can you give a little more to Zeta? Identify what you can give and set 2014 as the year you give a little more to ZPhiB. Sisterly Zeta Love, Soror Curi Lawrence
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ZHOPE Z-Pack It Up! Sorors and Frat from Epsilon Rho Zeta and Lambda Delta Sigma listen as they are being introduced at the school assembly. The blue and white family were able to fill and donate over 30 book bags for Thomas Edison Charter School. This is the 5th consecutive year we have helped young ones start off on the right foot.
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If the Bra Fits, Wear it If the straps dig into your shoulders, leaving red marks or causing shoulder or neck pain, the bra band is not offering enough support, breast tissue overflows at the top of the bra. That bra is not a fit for you. Nordstrom’s was the host for the ‘Fabulous Fit Academy’. Sorors and the Archonette Club were educated on what makes a bra a good fit for ‘you’ and things you should know about a bra. Ladies were measured and provided the direction on what should work for their body type.
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10,000 Steps To Better Health A one -day Zumba class was held by a licensed Zumba instructor on 11/23. Zumba is an effective calorie burner. A 38-minute class with an average heart rate of 154 beats per minute burns 400-700 calories. A PowerPoint presentation and discussion was held discussing pedometers and the importance of regular physical activity reducing your risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, colon cancer and diabetes. Each participant took the 10,000 step pledge at the conclusion of the class.
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And the YMCA Black Achiever Award Goes to... Soror Stacy N. Burwell has been honored by Christiana Care Health System as a 2013 YMCA Black Achiever!!! She was nominated by her colleague, Jen Czerwinski, based on her impressive work in the community, the strength of her character and her impeccable work ethic. The Black Achievers Program was created to instill values honesty, caring, responsibility and pride. It is also to recognize the accomplishments of talented and committed African-American men and women for their unheralded successes in business and the community. It pairs minority high school youth with successful adult achievers who, through volunteer service, serve as mentors and role models providing educational, cultural and career guidance.
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NAACP Freedom Fund Awards Banquet
Epsilon Rho Zeta chapter was recognized by the Wilmington NAACP for the work we are doing connecting with the youth in New Castle County. The chapter received the honored at 49th Annual Freedom Fund Awards Banquet on November 17th at the Wilmington Double Tree. “Thank you to the Sorority for Being a difference in so many young lives. You are to be admired and receive many Thanks for your Labors of Love� - MJ Smiley, Co-Coordinator (49th Annual Freedom Fund Awards Banquet of the Wilmington NAACP)
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50th Anniversary March on Washington On August 28, 2013, thousands of citizens from across the country converged upon our nation’s capital to commemorate and celebrate the historic March On Washington which occurred 50 years ago on August 28, 1963. Several members of Epsilon Rho Zeta traveled down to answer the call for social action. Although we were not able to connect with our International Grand our purpose was still strong.
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The Epsilon Rho Zeta Chapter is proud to announce that 9 young women will be participating in the 2013 -2014 ROYAL Miss Blue Revue Debutante Mentoring Program. Now in its second year, this program is the capstone program of the youth auxiliary affiliate programs of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, Epsilon Rho Zeta Chapter. This year the emerging young women came from 4 different high schools in the New Castle County. From September 2013 -October 2014, Sorors of Epsilon Rho Zeta will work side by side with 9 Debutantes to share valuable insights, personal reflections and to develop key leadership skills. The Soror mentors will also help construct strategic action plans with the Debutantes in an effort to create educational opportunities for these young women as the move towards college. The program will conclude with a Debutante Ball which is slated to occur in October 2014.
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EPZ Youth Auxiliary Induction Ceremony Forty –two youth were inducted into the Epsilon Rho Zeta Chapter Youth Auxiliary Affiliates: ●Archonettes 16
●Amicettes 16
●Pearlettes 10
The 2013-2014 Youth Auxiliary Affiliates Induction Ceremony was held on Sunday Oct 27th at the Bear Library at 2:30 PM. The formal induction ceremony is a program in which all registered young ladies are formally inducted and receive membership in their respective club. This event was open to the public.
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Epsilon Rho Zeta, Friend Rose Cohen and Archonettes who attend the school donated food to the William Penn Community Schools Food Panty at William Penn High School.
Food Drive Continues..... Challenge: However it was brought to our attention that William Penn High School Pantry is still in need of additional support. We have been asked if we would be willing to continue the food drive in order to continue to feed families until Christmas.
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Reaching for SUCCESS! Epsilon Rho Zeta kicked off the sorority year with a free college readiness workshop to help get New Castle County students ready for college. The workshop was help at Shiloh Baptist Church. The well attended event was facilitated by Curi Lawrence, chapter Basileus.
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Youth and STEM On Saturday, December 7, 2013, Epsilon Rho Zeta Chapter's Youth Affiliates participated in an Educational Enrichment (STEM) program which promoted Women and Girls in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) at the University of Delaware - Catalyst Center. The youth were involved in hands on experiments, to include making bubbles and caramel sauce. Program ended with a ice cream social and group photo. We look forward to working with the University of Delaware in the future.
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H. A. R. P. Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., was been chosen by H.A.R.P. (Homeless People Are Real People) to receive an award for our work in the community for the state of Delaware. This accomplishment was recognized at H.A.R.P.’s Second Annual “Heroes and Heroines” banquet and awards ceremony on Friday, December 13, 2013 at the Episcopal Church of Saints Andrew and Matthew. Homeless People Are Real People, too (H.A.R.P.), is a grassroots organization that advocates for the needs of the homeless and policies to reduce homelessness and its related issues. H.A.R.P raises awareness about the root cause of life risks related to homelessness and serves everyone with respect, integrity, and grace. They commit to continue to learn, grow, and excel in our services; to be good stewards of the resources entrusted to us by our supporters; to reflect the teaching of Jesus and the love of God in all we do. H.A.R.P. was founded in 2011. Soror Rosa Howze accepted the award on behalf of the State of Delaware, Soror Celeste Sosa was in attendance.
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2013 Delaware Executive Board Meeting The Delaware Executive Board Meeting was held on Saturday, December 7, 2013 on the beautiful campus of Delaware State University in Bank of America Building in room 309. While we continue to build on the principles of Zeta while blazing new paths here in the Dynamic State of Delaware, let us strive to work together in unity. We are all parts of the one body of Zeta, and together we can continue to accomplish great things here in Delaware and in the Amazing, Astounding, Awesome Atlantic Region. Please look forward to social action and community service initiatives in 2014. SAVE THE DATE BOULE 2014, July 15 - 19, Washington, DC Delaware State Leadership Conference, April 5 State Youth Technology Workshop, TBD
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