Finer Womanhood Luncheon 2015

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. National Officers International President

Mary Breaux Wright

Regional Director

Natalie Brannon

State Director

Kenya Henderson

Pi Pi Zeta Chapter Executive Board Officers President

Adria Y Joseph

3rd Vice President

Kali Fox Miller

Secretary

Tamika Grant

Financial Secretary

Leza Holtz

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incorporated Pi Pi Zeta Chapter P.O. Box 531672 Henderson, NV 89053 E-mail: info@pipizeta.com http://www.pipizeta.com

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. STATE OF NEVADA

Mary Breaux W right 24th International President

Kenya Henderson Nevada State Director

Natalie Brannon Pacific Regional Director

Sorors, Brothers, Youth and Guests: It is my pleasure to greet you in the name of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated and on behalf of the Nevada State Executive Board.

Greetings!

On behalf of Pi Pi Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated. I am extremely delighted to welcome you to our 6th Annual Finer Womanhood Awards Luncheon. This year’s theme “Defining Finer Womanhood” focuses on identifying those special traits that make us “Finer”. From showcasing our artistic talents to raising money for the March of Dimes to save premature babies.

From joining with our brothers of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated for fellowship and networking to assisting young mothers during their pregnancies to assure healthy lifestyles. We attempt to put forth the effort to show that we are “Finer” in all that we do.

We appreciate your continued support as we recognize “Finer” women and organizations in the Las Vegas community.

Sisterly,

Adria Y. Joseph President, Pi Pi Zeta 2015 Finer Womanhood Scholarship Luncheon Chair

Welcome to the 6th Annual Pi Pi Zeta Finer Womanhood Awards Luncheon!! Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. observes and celebrates Finer Womanhood during the last full week of February and the entire month of March. During this time we reflect on why we joined this magnificent sisterhood and determine how we can better serve our communities and the world at large.

Finer Womanhood represents character, integrity and perseverance.

We continue to build on our legacy of service by providing more outreach programs through our Elder Care, Stork’s Nest, and Adopt-A-School national initiatives. We strengthen our bonds by hosting more activities that promote sisterly love. We remain committed to awarding more scholarships to our youth through the National Educational Foundation.

I extend a special welcome to our National Co-Director of Youth Affiliates Soror Royetta Perry as the keynote speaker for this year’s luncheon. Congratulations to the Sorors of the Pi Pi Zeta Chapter on hosting yet another successful Finer Womanhood Awards Luncheon. Your dedication to our community shows that we remain action-oriented and community conscious.

Pi Pi Zeta continues to embrace the theme of our 24th International President, Soror Mary Breaux Wright “Building on the Principles of Zeta While Blazing New Paths”. Always remember Finer Womanhood never goes out of style!

For the Love of Zeta,

Soror Kenya Henderson Nevada State Director Diamond Life Member/ZOL Certified

Building on the Principles of Zeta While Blazing New Paths

PHI BETA SIGMA FRATERNITY, INC STATE OF NEVADA

Jonathan A. Mason Sr. International President

Adrian Hunt Nevada State Director

Jeffrey F. Sneed Western Regional Director

Sisters of the Dove: As the State Director of Nevada of the illustrious Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. it is my distinct pleasure to bring greetings on behalf of the local chapters Pi Zeta/ Epsilon Psi Sigma (Sin Sity Sigmas). Congratulations on this special occasion of your 6th Annual Finer Womanhood Awards Luncheon.

I extend warmest congratulations to the many Sorors who worked so diligently to bring this worthwhile luncheon into fruition. Best wishes for a joyful, memorable event and for much success in all your future endeavors. We also would like to thank all participants gathered for this event and hope that everyone has a wonderful time this afternoon.

Lastly I would like to thank our beautiful, sophisticated and genuine Sorors for the continued support throughout the years to their local brothers of Southern Nevada. We are extremely proud of your spirit of philanthropy and commitment to the community.

Please accept the Sin Sity Sigmas’ best wishes for a special and memorable event.

Brotherly Love, Bro. Adrian Hunt Nevada State Director Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incorporated was founded on January 16, 1920, on the campus of Howard University in Washington, D.C. In our 95 years of existence, the principles established by our five founders; Arizona Cleaver Stemons, Myrtle Tyler Faithful, Viola Tyler Goings, Fannie Pettie Watts and Pearl Anna Neal of Scholarship, Service, Sisterhood and Finer Womanhood are still as near and dear to our hearts today as they were the day we were founded. Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc boasts many standout achievements. Along with being the first sorority to charter chapters in Africa, we are the only sorority to be constitutionally bound to a brother organization, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc, who just last year celebrated 100 years of service.

It is with great pleasure that Pi Pi Zeta welcomes you to our 6th Annual Finer Womanhood Luncheon. The purpose of this event is to recognize the achievements of those we consider to be “Finer”. Finer in their focus. Finer in their achievements.

Finer in their accomplishments and Finer within our communities. With your continued support, we are able to provide incentives and education to the many women in the Las Vegas community who participate in our programs.

ZOL (Zeta Organizational Leadership Program) is a future-focused, nationally structured, intense leadership training certification program and a blue print for leadership development and enhancement. The overarching goal of the ZOL program is to provide members of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc with the essential knowledge and skills to be exceptional leaders.

Blue Celebrates Pink: Each year we celebrate breast cancer survivors as a part of our dedication to promoting the health of women and our partnership with the American Cancer Society.

National Education Foundation, Inc. is created and operated for charitable and educational purposes. The focus of the foundation is to award scholarships and grants to worthy students for the pursuit of higher education; to conduct community educational programs which will aid in the educational and vocational improvement in individuals and community living standards and to engage in activities which will aid in the educational development of all women.

Stork’s Nest Program is designed to promote prenatal care participation and healthy behaviors during pregnancy through two components – incentives and education. The Stork’s Nest clients earn points towards incentives such as maternity or baby items, through a variety of positive, health promoting activities. The Stork’s Nest prenatal education sessions provide information, educational materials and a variety of other resources and referrals that help clients take care of themselves and their babies.

Z-HOPE (Zetas Helping Other People Excel) is an interactive holistic multidimensional outreach program designed to enhance, cultivate and empower participants to develop health promoting lifestyle choices across the lifespan. Z-HOPE programs have been designed to address the whole person, the mind, body and spirit. The five target areas of Z-HOPE are women, men, youth, seniors and international women of color.

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, June 15th kicks off our campaign to distribute information in our communities on identifying signs of elder abuse and where victims can go for assistance.

According to Ageless Alliance, 1 out of 10 older adults are victims of abuse. Members throughout the country place informational table tents in restaurants, businesses, churches and libraries all over the country.

The Pearlettes are comprised of girls between the ages of 4-8. The purpose of the Pearlette Program is to assist in the community, academic and personal development of young girls. The Youth Advisors hope that the girls will continue with the youth programs by advancing to the Amicette and Archonette Clubs at the age appropriate time.

Soror Kali Fox Miller, Esq.

Wishes the

Written by James Weldon Johnson

Lift every voice and sing, till earth and heaven ring, Ring with the harmonies of Liberty; Let our rejoicing rise, high as the listening skies, Let it resound loud as the rolling sea.

Sing a song full of the faith that the dark past has taught us, Sing a song full of the hope that the present has brought us; Facing the rising sun of our new day begun, Let us march on till victory is won.

Pristine Prevailing Pi Pi Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.

A Wonderful 6th Annual Finer Womanhood Luncheon!!!

Stony the road we trod, bitter the chastening rod, Felt in the days when hope unborn had died; Yet with a steady beat, have not our weary feet Come to the place for which our fathers sighed We have come over a way that with tears has been watered.

We have come, treading our path through the blood of the slaughtered, Out from the gloomy past, till now we stand at last Where the white gleam of our bright star is cast.

God of our weary years, God of our silent tears, Thou who hast brought us thus far on the way; Thou who hast by Thy might, led us into the light, Keep us forever in the path, we pray.

Lest our feet stray from the places, our God, where we met Thee, Lest our hearts, drunk with the wine of the world, we forget Thee; Shadowed beneath Thy hand, may we forever stand, True to our God, true to our native land.

Keynote Speaker:

Royetta Perry

National Co-Director of Youth

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated

Greetings Invocation Lift Every Voice (Black National Anthem) Occasion

Royetta is a native of Los Angeles, CA and graduate of California State University, Dominguez Hills. She works for the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California where she coordinates educational activities and workshops for schools throughout the Los Angeles, Riverside, Orange and Ventura counties. She is a review panelist for the Southern California World Water Forum College Grant Program, and reviews PSAs and RFPs for the annual Solar Cup Program.

Outside of work, Royetta serves as the National Co-Director of Youth Affiliates for Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., overseeing the development of curriculum, procedures, programming and operations of youth auxiliaries throughout eight regions (45 states) including the Virgin Islands, the Republic of Korea, Japan, Belgium, England and Abu Dhabi. She has served our sorority in various leadership capacities including Regional Youth Coordinator, Regional Protocol Coordinator, and Asst. Secretary for California.

Quite a bit of Royetta’s time is dedicated to organizing and developing stellar chapter, community, and youth enrichment & development programs that help girls discover their true value, roles and impact in society.

Royetta has been married to Elder David Perry for 20 years and is a passionate and supportive mother of Matthew, Brooke, and Chase. She works diligently with her husband in the ministry and supports him as the National Coordinator of Children’s Ministries for the Church of God in Christ International.

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Keynote Speaker –Soror Royetta Perry National Co-Director of Youth – Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.

Award Presentations: Youth of the Year Organization of the Year Woman of the Year Greek Woman of the Year Silent Auction Winner Closing Remarks

House by the Side of The Road Award- (Organization of the Year) “House by the Side of the Road”, a poem written by Sam Walter Foss, is the timeless message of hope and optimism inspiring Zetas (and all people) to be of service to others. It’s the expression of being steadfast and unmovable in your calling and to be a true to others no matter where they are in their journey. Simply put, the human race is filled with people who are neither better than nor worse than us, deserving not condemnation, but compassion and camaraderie.

Organizations nominated in this category exemplify the true essence of humanitarianism and are perpetual optimists. Being true champions of change, they meet the needs of others even when challenged by lack of monetary or human capital. By organizing the efforts of those around them, they make a deeper and wider impact in our community.

is a confident and exceptional senior at Legacy High School, where she holds a th

3.771 gpa and is ranked 64 out of 610. She has performed in various plays which includes Horton Hears a Hoo, Broadway Bound, and Macbeth. As a member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Archonette youth group, she has performed countless hours of community service. She currently holds the position of club president.

She is also a member of Les Femmes Douz Debutantes where she is Miss Debutante. She acts and dance with All About You (SMG Entertainment group) and plays flag football. When asked what her thoughts are on finer womanhood, she replied; “Finer Womanhood is really how you present yourself to others and how you want them to view you. I am not a woman yet, but I am a young woman in the making of becoming a Finer Woman. Over the three years that I have been a part of the Zeta Archonettes youth group I have learned a lot from the people surrounding me and the sisters I have formed a relationship with.” Upon graduation she plans to attend University of Nevada Las Vegas, where she intends to major in theater.

Founders Award- (Greek Woman of the Year) The Founder’s Award honors women within the Las Vegas Greek Community that exemplify the principles of Scholarship, Sisterhood and Service—ideals our organizations were founded upon. The formation of sororities during the early 1900’s was born from the need to support the academic and professional achievement of women in a very personal way. Throughout history, from Women’s Sufferage to the Lilly Ledbetter Act, these trailblazing women shape our lives, our culture and the opportunities of generations to come.

Nominees in this category have not only contributed to the Greater Las Vegas area, but have left a legacy in her organization and its auxiliaries that her founders would be proud of. offers services to the most Finer Woman Award- (Woman of the year) Finer Womanhood is the defining principle that sets Zeta Phi Beta apart from other organizations. It’s the emphasis of standards, morals, customs and attributes of finer ladies Zeta has celebrated since 1923. A Finer Woman is defined as one who embodies the distinguishing characteristics of being superior in kind, quality or appearance, marked by or affecting elegance or refinement.

Nominees in this category are epitome of excellence and the embodiment of grace while also seeking to improve the academic, social, political or economic wellbeing of women and families within Las Vegas and the state of Nevada.

vulnerable families in Clark County. Service delivery happens through two program options; 7 (no cost) child development centers and home visits for expecting women and families that have children (birth – three yrs. old). The organization partners with numerous agencies around town to wrap families in supportive services to meet the program’s goals in the areas of Family & Community Engagement, School Readiness, Health & Nutrition and Mental Health; these partnerships have aided the agency in many accomplishments. To date, SCF EHS, has provided families with vital Maternal/Paternal classes via partnership with the Storks Nest, provided newborns with a safe place to sleep (brand new Pack n Play units) through Baby’s Bounty, assisted families in navigating Nevada’s health insurances and identifies medical homes, increased the number of infants and toddlers in Clark County that are current in regards to childhood immunizations and EPSDT’s as well as many other activities.

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military she continued that service while working at a homeless shelter in Victorville, CA where she assisted ex-felons, the mentally ill/challenged and individuals suffering from drug and alcohol abuse. Denise is currently the Program Manager of The Crossings Program at St Jude’s where she works with homeless youth ages 18-25. These residents also have mental challenges, drug and alcohol addictions, former foster children, criminal backgrounds, and histories of physical, mental and sexual abuse. Denise and her family sacrificed their own lifestyle to live on site with 15 residents in order to provide around the clock support. In addition she frequently spends her own personal time and money to help those who have challenges but no other means of support. She does all of this while still being a student, mom and wife and supporting her own daughters’ educational and athletic goals.

THETA PI LAMBDA CHAPTER Congratulate The Ladies of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Pi Pi Zeta Chapter For your service and contributions to The Las Vegas Metropolitan Community Best wishes on your 6th Annual Finer Womanhood Award Luncheon

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, a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., is the President/Chief Executive Officer of Nevada Partners, Inc. (NPI), a community-based nonprofit organization focused on helping youth and adults in Southern Nevada achieve their economic, education, and career goals; developing effective training strategies with responsible employers; and building family security through home ownership and financial literacy. She has more than 20 years of experience in executive human resources and strategic organizational development with particular expertise in team member relations, contracted working partnerships, and external and internal labor and employer relations. Before her current position, Ms. Ford served as Vice President of Human Resources for NPI and the Culinary Academy of Las Vegas and Vice President of Training & Development for the Academy. In this capacity, she provided day-to-day leadership throughout the two organizations while focusing on high-quality performance delivery, human asset development, and systems/process improvement. Previously, Ms. Ford worked for Station Casinos, Inc. as Manager of Training & Development and Team Member Relations Manager, where she provided executive coaching and mentoring and directed the implementation of corporate training initiatives at the property level. Ms. Ford has a Master’s of Human Resources with an emphasis on Human Relations.

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