Pearl Pages: 2022 Fall/Winter Issue

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Under the leadership of these amazing women who have upheld the founding principles of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated , Tau Psi Zeta Chapter has been lead into a very bright future. The chapter has grown from 20 members to almost 300 members. Thank you ladies for your continued guidance and leadership.

Current and Past Presidents of Tau Psi Zeta Chapter: Left (top to bottom) Renee S. Byrd (2004-2006); Charlotte Taylor Powers (2006-2010); Dr. Leslie Buckner (2010-2014) Center - Shannon Blackburn (2022current); Right (top to bottom) Dr. Carolyn Wadlington (2014-2016); Tameka Bufford (2016-2018); Darrell Norwood Baugh (2018-2022).

FANNIEPETTIEWATTS

My Dear Sorors, Friends, ZMN, Youth, Family & Friends,

Welcome to another year of Service!

We started this Sorority year off by electing new government leaders in local, state, and national elections and ushering in new leadership within Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated.

We were excited by the reduction in COVID numbers while simultaneously suffering through once-in-a-generation increases in necessities such as food, gas, and utilities. Nevertheless, Tau Psi Zeta Chapter members collectively continued to display FINER. During these first few months of the term of our New International President and CEO, Dr. Stacey N.C. Grant, TPZ members have lived the mantra, "Embrace the Extraordinary." We have displayed Acts of Kindness and supported our Inaugural Leadership Academy. Our members have participated in our Membership Mondays series, where we hear firsthand from our International Leadership. Additionally, I have been "Basileus Proud" to witness TPZ chapter members appointed to State, Regional and International levels of Zeta. And this is only the beginning for us!

I hope we continue to grow as a chapter and Sisterhood and let us all remain vigilant and safe. Remembering always to be our Sister's Keeper.

Continue to dream big, Tau Psi Zeta, and keep your Torches Up. Embrace kindness. Embrace change and remember, together, we are Stronger. We are Finer. We are Tau Psi Zeta!!

Peace & blessings, Shannon Blackburn

Chapter President

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.

Tau Psi Zeta Chapter Alsip Illinois

Editor’s Message

Welcome back on behalf of the Tau Psi Zeta Chapter, a chapter built on striving for excellence while embracing changing times. As we embark on our 103rd Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated Founders’ Day celebration, TPZ Chapter also celebrated 18 years on September 19, 2022.

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated has stood strong on the ideals of four principles - Scholarship, Service, Sisterhood, and Finer Womanhood. We know that Finer Womanhood defines who we are - women called to a higher purpose. We are aware of the moral and ethical challenges women face and as leaders, it is our duty to guide all women, as much as we can.

As we prepare to celebrate 103 years, be proud of our advocacy for children, women and the elderly. Be proud of our mentorship of girls and young women. But lastly, be proud of what we have achieved and what we will continue to achieve together. Let’s remain energized, excited and committed to what we can offer and do for this great Sisterhood and the world.

As we continue on our journey in Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, we look forward to following in the footsteps of our founders as we continue to build on their leadership in Service, Scholarship, Sisterhood and Finer Womanhood. In closing, I pray your commencement into 2023 will be safe, peaceful and bring you lots of love, laughter and joy!

Sisterly,

Dawn M White Editor-in-Chief

Tau Psi Zeta Chapter

Congratulations

Dr. Stacie N.C. Grant

26th International President and CEO

Dr. Avis Buford 1st Vice President

Shatonya Flowers 2nd Vice President

Shannon Blackburn President

Rev. Angela Grimes 3rd Vice President

Yvonne Winbush Treasurer

Stacey Foster Financial Secretary

Loretta Durrell Daniels Chaplain

Dawn Simmons Corresponding Secretary

Charlotte Taylor Powers Phylacter

Kelly Giles Recording Secretary

TPZ Executive Board Retreat

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TauPsiZetaChapter held their Executive Board Retreat on August 27, 2022. The Basilei Council hosted a Leadership retreat themed, “ REDEFINE, REINVEST and REFOCUS: Leading with Purpose-Sharing the Vision.” This retreat was about enhancing our team-building and knowledge-sharing while also getting back to the basics and focusing on what is important—strengthening our Sisterhood, increasing our chapter leadership and fulfilling our Principles.

The retreat offered informative information about conducting committee meetings, effective budgeting and working smarter not harder by collaborating. We are looking forward to an exciting and

Tau Psi Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated was chartered on September 19, 2004 by 20 women who had a vision to build something special that would reflect the lifetime commitment to Zeta. On September 19, 2022, TPZ turned 18 years old and is now home to 200+ Sorors. As the chapter met for our first chapter meeting of the 2022-2023 fiscal year, the charter members who were present were presented with special gifts by the President Shannon Blackburn. We will continue to honor these women. Thank you!

The Pearl Zone Step Team Takes the Grand Prize!!!

The 2022 Grand Boulé Zeta Zeal Fest step competition showcased several team performances and they were judged on their overall presentation, the performance theme, precision, degree of difficulty, enthusiasm, originality and appearance. The Pearl Zone Step Team, under the direction of Step master Soror Toiya Craig, worked hard and diligently to put on a grand performance for the more than 7,000 attendees.

The Grand Boulé Pearl Zone Step Team were subsequently awarded the grand prize of $3,500 by then International 3rd Vice President Ivy Arnold. The Grand Boule Pearl Step Team sorors were: Tasha Dicks, Mary Fleming, Briana Morris, Ashanti Pulphus, Taylor Stamps, T. Denise Stewart, Dawn White and Yvonne Winbush.

Sisterhood

[Sis-ter-hood]noun.1.unityand friendshipamongwomen2.a deepbondbasedoneternallove andrespect3.solidarityandsupportforalifetime4.thefoundationofasorority.

Fit-N-Finer

THE RECAP

FALL‘22

Smith-Woods & Shautae McChristian

Staying Active

October

On October 9,2022, Fit-N-Finer partnered with Service and Social Action for the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk Challenge. The first five sorors to complete the walk were; Sorors Clarissa Davis, Leah Bailey Langston, Stacey Foster, Allison Goolsby and Jamaya Hawkins. These Sorors received a prize for a job well done.

Having a network of Sorors and Friends helps to motivate and provide support with an occasional reward. Fit-N-Finer hosted a virtual meal preparation demonstration class. Lead by Soror Kiahna Davis, on October 18, 2022, over 40 Sorors and Friends learned how to prepare a Lazy Mexican Skillet and how to store the meal in different ways.

What’s Happening Now?

December

The Soror or Friend with the most calories burned from December 1st—31st wins a prize! Chairs will continue to post work out suggestions and motivate participants along the way. The winner will be announced during January 2023 meeting.

Meetings:

Fit-N-Finer meetings are held at 7pm bi-monthly. Please consider joining us!

STAY TUNED FOR UPCOMING EVENTS

Angel

Service IS WHAT WE DO!

CONTINUING TO DO SERVICE

….TPZ Sorors, Amicae, Youth and supporters showed up bright and early on both September 18 and November 20, 2022, ready to do service. We met at the Pilot Gas Station where we geared up in our safety vest and gloves, ready to fill our trash bags. We split into two to four groups to clean both sides of 127th Street which is about a 2-mile stretch. Each group walked up and down the roadway collecting trash that had accumulated overtime. After completion of both days of the cleanup, the roadway looked nice and clean for the community we continue to serve! Thanks to all those who contributed to our initiative!

During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Soror Angie Daley, who was our Spotlight feature, shared her personal challenge and journey with the chapter. She shared how she went through 20 rounds of radiation which she officially completed on October 10, 2022. We are so excited to share that Soror Angie Daley is a Breast Cancer Survivor!

TPZ MAKES STRIDES TO FIGHT THE FIGHT AGAINST BREAST CANCER

BySororDawnWhite

On Sunday, October 9th, at Centennial Park in Orland Park, TAUPSI ZETASorors, Amicae and Youth showed their support and make our Making Strides Breast Cancer campaign a huge success. For more than two decades, Making Strides Against Breast Cancer has united communities in the fight against this deadly disease and funded breakthrough research , 24/7 support for breast cancer patients, and access to lifesaving screenings. Making Strides is the largest network of breast cancer events in the nation today. In true TPZ style, everyone worked hard in fundraising and/or walking for this great cause and the chapter raised 7,928.00, placing #7 in the top 15 teams! Way to go TPZ! Ourtopfivefundraiserswere:Soror

Kimba Brown $598; Soror Cheri Houston $318; Soror Paula Grady $528; Soror Courtney Jackson $306; Soror Kathy Wallace $437.

The Domestic Violence Committee Chairs, Sorors T. Denise Stewart and Tasha Dicks, hosted an awareness event on October 20, 2022 at the At the Office Sports Bar and Grill in Crestwood, Illinois. The event’s purpose was to continue to educate and bring awareness to the many forms of domestic violence.

A total of 123 participants were in attendance and the committee collected a grand total of $700. Great job DV Committee!

By Soror Dawn White

By Soror Dawn White

The #EveryWoman Project Chicago is ran by Director Tamiko Nettles who has kept this project alive and growing since its beginning. The Chicago Chapter meet at the Gary Comer Youth Center located on the Southside of Chicago.

On November 19, 2022, Tau Psi Zeta Chapter Sorors and Friends donated and sorted toiletries for women in need. TPZ always loves supporting their longtime partner, #EveryWoman Project, by assist with assembling care packages, writing encouraging notes, and/or dropping care packages to those in need on the streets and in homeless shelters throughout Chicago. The goal is to deliver 1,000 care packages to those in our communities which consist of the products needed to survive each month. Again, SERVICE is what we do!

TPZHOLIDAYWINTERFESTIVAL

By Soror Dawn White

On Friday, December 9, 2022, Tau Psi Zeta and the Amicae of Alsip hosted our annual Holiday Winter Festival. An abundance of toys and coats were collected in order to donate to several community organizations. We had vendors in attendance and activities for the children and also Santa did a pop up visit! Thank you to everyone who supported this successful event. Thank you to the Sorors, Amicae, Zeta Male Network, Brothers of Phi Beta Sigma and our D9 Family members.

TPZ

TPZ

BRINGS

HOLIDAY CHEER TO THE DOORS OF SENIORS

TPZ Sorors and Friends took time to bring holiday cheer to the doors of the seniors residents at Prairie Green at Bay Point in Blue Island, Illinois. Sorors and Friends donated the items needed to decorate and beautifully decorated the doors of approximately 30 seniors. The residents and staff were so appreciative of the creativity and willingness to put a smile on the faces of the seniors during the holiday season.

Thank you to all that participated in this event. A prize was awarded to the best decorated doors. The doors were judged by the staff of the facility and the winners were:

1st Place - Sorors Vontonia Owens & Shaunda Shepherd

2nd Place - Sorors Leah Bailey Langston & Stacey Foster

3rd Place - Soror Geneva Harris & Amica Alicia Coppage

Nu Delta Chapter

University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign

By: Soror Jessyka Thomas

As the semester comes to an end and we move into another year,

I am proud to say the Nu Delta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, has had a successful semester! Taking a look back during our semester we hosted many great events including our biweekly Fit and Finer Fridays, Labor Day BBQ, and our fun and festive fundraisers! Our biggest highlight from the semester include the induction of our new members, Pure Efficacy. This group of girls are extraordinarily bright, intelligent, and the sweetest. I am beyond excited for them to accomplish their professional, personal, and academic goals and handle the business of Zeta next semester!

The second biggest highlight is a shout out to the members of the Nu Delta Chapter. I would like to say thank you for the hard work, dedication, and commitment that continues to make this a successful chapter. I am beyond grateful and deeply appreciative of every single one of them. From the brilliant ideas to the endless support, our members are the reason that our chapter will forever and always be known as the “No Nonsense Never Duplicated Nu Delta DollZ and DivaZ” Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated!

One semester down, another one to go! I am super pumped for the spring semester. To kick off our semester, we will have our first service event to commemorate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day! After that, our sisterhood committee will be assisting in hosting a brunch for current chapter members to reflect on our past semester, set new goals we want to achieve for the upcoming semester, and bond and connect with one another after a month apart. I am hopeful that this semester will be one for the books and cannot wait for the kickoff!

Fall 2022 Quad

New Members First Service Event

Fall 2022 Induction New Members

Friendly Sisters

Sisterly Friends

Veterans Day Lunch by Amica Patricia Mitchell

On November 11th, 2022, the Zeta Amicae Auxiliary of Alsip IL - Tau Psi Zeta Chapter, along with Soror/Friend Tanya Weston-Butler, acknowledged those who served in the U.S. Armed Forces by providing lunch for Veterans at our elder care facility; McCrory Senior Apartments. This is the auxiliary's second year of dedicated service for this event. We served a home cooked meal that included baked chicken, pot roast, mashed potatoes and green beans, complete with dessert, to many as a way to show our appreciation for their service to this country. They were excited, appreciative, and hungry! A Board of Directors member for the facility, Mrs. Eva Garrett, mentioned the auxiliary on Facebook honoring the event and the auxiliary’s service.

Zeta Amicae

Military Appreciation B-I-N-G-O

by Amica Yolanda Robinson

To close out the Veteran's Day weekend, the Amicae Auxiliary of Alsip - Tau Psi Zeta Chapter hosted their annual bingo fundraiser and toiletry drive with the Zeta Male Network.

In Military dress fashion, we collected over 400 toiletries and distributed them to various locations throughout the city for those in need. Friend/Soror Camille Tunstall came out a winner from BINGO and everyone who donated, helped, volunteered, or supported the effort had a blast!

Zeta Amicae

Adult Auxiliary of Tau Psi ZETA Chapter

Membership Matters by Yolanda Robinson

On October 15th, 2022, The Amicae Auxiliary of Alsip-Tau Psi Zeta Chapter welcomed seven new members to the organization. Led by the membership chair Amicae Belinda Lambert, this diverse group of hardworking and dedicated individuals proclaimed to honor this auxiliary with their time, talents and treasures and they have hit the ground running. They are present for meetings, calls, group texts, volunteering and donating; fitting right in with the Amicae worker bees we already have that consistently give 200%.

In honor of their unwavering commitment, our new members were celebrated on November 20, 2022 at Grey’s Social Club where other friends, Amicae sisters, and family joined as we gifted them with Amicae paraphernalia, tokens of appreciation, and specialty items that convey our love and support. In the coming months as they settle more into the life as a “TPZ Zeta Amicae,” it is the hope of our sponsors that they will be mentored by a TPZ Chapter member. If you are interested, willing and would like more information, please call or email Friends/Sorors Geneva Harris or Kelly Flowers.

Zeta Amicae

Adult Auxiliary of Tau Psi ZETA Chapter

Amicae “Giving Season” –

Holiday Toy & Coat Drive

By Amica Jessica Waite and Soror/Friend Renee S. Byrd

The season of giving is upon us!! In early December, the Amicae stayed close to home with their toy drive and supported one of their own by donating almost 70 toys to Algonquin Pre-Kindergarten Center, where one of the members works. This is a new job for her and a new location for the Amicae. Usually the Amicae choose not to collect toys since the sponsoring chapter handles that but this year since the call was sent out, the Amicae answered.

Up next, the Amicae in collaboration with our Sponsoring Chapter, Tau Psi Zeta, hosted their annual coat and winter essentials drive on Friday, December 9, 2022. The event was held at the Holiday Inn in Matteson, Illinois, and the theme for this year’s event was “Holiday Winter Festival & Vendor Fair.” We had a wonderful time socializing with our Finer Friends, Youth Group Affiliates, Zeta Males Network and Guest. The event showcased approximately fifteen (15) small black-owned businesses, which many of the guests patronized and supported. The sound of excitement and laughter from the children as they created homemade ornaments along with the adults as Black Santa made a special appearance before his Big Day!

The Auxiliary continuously collected coast and winter essentials items which served ages from newborn to adult 3XL. The Amicae collected approximately 100 coats of which, our Dove, Soror/Friend Carolyn E. Wilson donated $600 worth of items from Talbots clothing store. After the event, the Amicae and Friends dropped the donation off to Arthur R. Ashe Elementary School, Michelle Obama School, Edmond Elementary School and the Salvation Army. Each location received 25 coats each.

BIG thanks to the Amicae, Zeta Friends, Youth Group Affiliates, and Zeta Male Network for another successful event.

ZETA YOUTH AFFILIATES

Girls of Pearls

Tau Psi Zeta Chapter Youth kicked off the sorority year winning 1st place for scrapbook at the Grand Boule in July 2022. In September, at our annual State Leadership Conference the youth kept the momentum going by donating to the State of Illinois toiletry drive and won 1st place for March of Dimes, 1st place for St. Jude, and 3rd place for Z-Hope. Congratulations to Archonette President Erin Williams on being awarded the State of Illinois M. Ann Prendergast Scholarship - $2,000. Also, a big Congratulations to Jamya Stewart on being named the “Archonette of the Year!” Jamaya will receive her recognition at the annual Finer Womanhood Scholarship & Awards Brunch in March 2023.

In October all youth groups participated in the Making Strides Walk on Sunday, October 9, 2022 in Orland Park raising $1,186.48.

Youth Auxiliary of Tau Psi Zeta

By Soror Vontonia Owens

On November 21, 2022, the youth collected 120 can goods and donated them to Restoration Ministries in Harvey, Illinois. We also participated in the Tau Psi Zeta toy drive on December 9, 2022. On Sunday, December 11, 2022 we decorated 130 holiday cards for the Prairie Green Eldercare residents and packed 60 treat bags filled with candy, nuts and fruit for the staff of Prairie Green during our holiday party. We participated in several National frames: August-Welcome Back to School, October-World Teacher Day, Unity Day for Bullying, and Breast Cancer Awareness Month, November- Prematurity Awareness, Thanksgiving Service Frame and December-the World Aids Day.

We hosted youth inductions on November 13, 2022, welcoming 36 new members into our youth affiliates. We currently have the largest youth group in Illinois with a total of 82 members.

Archonette President Erin Williams

TPZ Archonettes with Advisors Madame President Blackburn and Sorors Owens and Fleming

TPZ Amicettes 2022 with Advisors, Sorors Stone-Daniels and

TPZ 36 new Pearlettes

THE ZE A MALE NE WORK

By Sorors Denise Stroud & Travillya Hill

Tau Psi Zeta’s Zeta Male Network (ZMN) Auxiliary began the 2022/2023 year prepared to focus on support and well-being. The auxiliary was able to mail $1000 to the three-first year 2022 Scholarship recipients: Carter G. Langston-Ohio State University; Caval Spearman Jr.,-Morehouse College; and Ethan A. Trammell-Aurora University.

In August, ZMN Supporters participated in back-to-school drives distributing school supplies to students. In September, Supporters celebrated at the Welcome Back Campaign held at the Huddle House Restaurant. Each attendee received certificates of appreciation and gift cards.

For Veterans Day, November 11th, the ZMN Auxiliary mailed Veterans Day Cards to Sorors, Friends and ZMN Supporters. During the Military Bingo Appreciation, Supporters helped collect toiletries and donations while enjoying the event. Several of our ZMN Supporters are veterans: Henry Brummel, U.S. Navy; Patrick Peterson, U.S. Navy; Mark Stroud, U.S. Army and Navy; and LeBaron Williams, U.S. Army. We thank them for their service!

The ZMs have supported many Chapter events including the “Alsip Amicae Light Blue Luau Day Party, Tau Psi Zeta and Amicae Auxiliary Holiday Extravaganza, and serving Thanksgiving dinner at the Salvation Army.” ZM Supporter, LeBaron Williams, performed as Santa during the “Elder Care Door Decorating Event.”

Future endeavors for ZMs include:

•planning a networking and recruitment game night event

•preparing the 2023 ZMN Scholarship applications for release

•planning ongoing men's health care workshops

•planning the launch of the ZMN Grillin’ and Chillin’ fundraising event

NATIONAL OFFICERS

InternationalPresident-Dr.StacieN.C.Grant

GreatLakesRegionalDirector-KeishaD.Smith

IllinoisStateDirector-KarynQuick

NATIONAL OFFICERS & APPOINTEES

InternationalDisciplinaryCommittee-LeahBailey Langston

NationalFinerWomenDon’tHazeCommitteeDarcellNorwoodBaugh

NewMembersProcessCommittee-Dr.AvisBuford

NationalReclamationCommittee-TeriLewis

GREAT LAKES REGION OFFICERS/APPOINTEES

GreatLakesRegionBudgetChair-LaDonnaRandle

STATE OF ILLINOIS APPOINTEES

ChapterReportChair-Dr.CharleneGamboa

SocialMediaCoordinator-MaryFleming LegacyCoordinator–TiffanyJordan

LifeMembersCoordinator-LaDonnaRandle

Ways&MeansChair-DarcellNorwoodBaugh

YouthLead-Archonettes-VontoniaOwens

YouthLead-Pearlettes-CamilleTunstall

STATE OF ILLINOIS ELECTED

RecordingSecretary-JohniqueDavis

TAU PSI ZETA CHAPTER

President-ShannonBlackburn

1stVicePresident-Dr.AvisBuford

2ndVicePresident- ShatonyaFlowers

3rdVicePresident-Rev.AngelaGrimes

RecordingSecretary-KellyGiles

CorrespondingSecretary-DawnSimmons

Treasurer-YvonneWinbush

FinancialSecretary-StaceyFoster

Parliamentarian-CharlotteTaylorPowers

Chaplain-LorettaDanielsDurrell

COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS

Adopt-A-SchoolLiaisons-JohniqueDavis&ShannonWatkins

AmicaeSponsors-KellyFlowers&GenevaHarris

DomesticViolenceCoordinators-TashaDicks&T.Denise Stewart

ElderCareLiaisons-YvetteBaber&JackieSmiley

Fit&Finer-ShauntaeMcChristian&AngelSmithWoods

Fundraising-KimbaBrown&LaDonnaRandle

LeadershipAcademyCoordinator-ReneeByrd

LegacyLiaison-PhaedraRichardson

LifeMembersLiaisons-Dr.CarolynWadlington

MarchofDimesLiaison-DetriceIvy

NPHCReps-JamilaFord,DawnSimmons&CherylWhiteWilliamson

PearlPagesEditor-DawnWhite

PearlPointsCoordinator-MoniqueDockery

PRMarketingCoordinator-ShatonyaFlowers

PRMarketingSocialMedia-LoriannaAndersonYoung

SergeantAtArms-FayetteColeman-Gill,ValerieHollis,KendraJenkins &JaniceWoods

Service&SocialAction-CovonniaJones&KathyWallace

SpecialEvents/FinerExperience-DebbieShannon &TiaStansberry

StepTeam-AshantiPulphus&LaurenSimmons

StorageUnitCoordinator-AudreyCarter

Stork'sNest-ReginaBerry&AngelaBrummel

Technology-LoriannaAndersonYoung&MaryFleming

ZetaMaleNetwork-TravillyaHill&DeniseStroud

Zeta/SigmaRelations-CamilleTunstall

ZetaYouth(Pearlettes)-BritniFranklin&LatoyaLindberg

ZetaYouth(Amicettes)-MalikahLadner&SecretStoneDaniels

ZetaYouth(Archonettes)-MaryFleming

ZetaYouthCoordinator-VontoniaPreyerOwens

Z-HOPE-Dr.LeslieBuckner&RobbieJewell