Pearl Pages Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated Tau Psi Zeta Chapter, Alsip, Illinois The Pearl Zone…...Sisterhood at its Finest 2022 SPRING|SUMMER ISSUE
Shatonya Flowers 2022 Zeta of the Year
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PRESIDENT’S GREETING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 EDITOR’S MESSAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 EXECUTIVE BOARD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 FINER WOMANHOOD, SCHOLARSHIP & AWARDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 - 12 SISTERHOOD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 - 15 SERVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 - 20 ACHIEVEMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 - 24 COLLEGIATE: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 - 30
NU DELTA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 - 27 OMICRON DELTA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 - 30 AMICAE AUXILIARY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 - 36 YOUTH AUXILIARIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 - 39 2022 GRADUATES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 - 42 SAVE THE DATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 THANK YOU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 NATIONAL, REGIONAL, CHAIRPERSONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
MEET THE NEWEST ADDITION TO ZETA PHI BETA SORORITY, INC., TAU PSI ZETA CHAPTER - SPRING 2022 INTAKE PI CLASS. READ MORE ON PAGE 14.
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President’s Greetings Greetings Sorors and Friends, I hope all is well. Today, as it should be, is a great day in Tau Psi Zeta as the reins are transferred from one President to the next. I am delighted to be a part of wishing Soror Shannon Blackburn much success as she begins her term as President of Tau Psi Zeta Chapter. I am continuing to work diligently to make the transfer as orderly and swiftly as possible. I am in talks with Madame Basileus on the state of the Chapter and in getting her up to speed. As now, Immediate Past President, I will work with Soror Blackburn to make sure her first months in office and beyond operate smoothly. The greatest part of being Basileus was to make decisions--big ones and small ones, dozens of them almost every day. Soror Blackburn now has to make those decisions and to be the guiding light for the Chapter. I want all of you to realize how big of a job, how hard of a job, it is--not for my sake, because I am stepping out of it--but for the sake of my successor. She needs the understanding and the help of every member. The new Basileus is taking office with the chapter in good sound financial shape and membership at its highest. Regardless of your beliefs and opinions, as members of the Chapter, we must give Soror Blackburn our support along with her Basilei Council and Executive Board. We must not stand in their way and in the way of progress being made. Let them do their jobs that they were elected to do and be open to new ways of leading and new ideas to stimulate growth. Don’t undermine their authority, but work alongside them for the greater good. Give them the autonomy to invoke the ideas, creativity, and thoughtful plans that they ran their platform on during the election process. They will have my support, and I encourage you to give them yours. I have no new revelations to make but simply a few things in my heart that I want to say to the members of the Chapters. I want to say "farewell" and "thanks for your help. When history is written, I want it to say that during my four years in office, I succeeded in setting the course for new programs, innovation, technology, and instituting a means to develop new leaders. These are all achievements that I am proud of. Together, we have made progress in spreading the word about TPZ and the great things this chapter implements to help the community. So, as I turn over the duties of this office, I leave the office, with no regret. I have done my best to serve Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated and Tau Psi Zeta Chapter. I hope and believe that you recognize my many contributions to the sustainability of this Chapter. Through it all, through all the years that I have served this Chapter, I have been well aware I did not work alone-that the members were working with me. For that I shall be grateful, always. And now, the time has come for me to say, "Farewell to the Office of Basileus of Tau Psi Zeta Chapter!" Sisterly,
Darcell Norwood-Baugh Darcell Norwood-Baugh Immediate Past Basileus & Life Member 3
Editor’s Message Greetings to the talented and exceptional Sorors and Friends of Tau Psi Zeta chapter! I pray that everyone will have a wonderful and relaxing summer. I would like to welcome our newest largest intake class—Pi Class to this wonderful sisterhood. You ladies have already shown that you are committed to the purpose of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., and will remain consistent in your approach to serving the communities in which we serve. We are an awesome group of women who represent diverse careers ranging from businesswomen, educators, nurses, doctors, military, attorneys, law enforcement, etc. In addition, we are mothers, grandmothers, sisters, aunts, and friends who have a bond that is strong and shall not be broken. I encourage you all to stay involved and stay committed to the name of Zeta. Upon return from this brief break, let’s continue to uphold our Founders’ vision by setting ourselves apart as an organization built on the ideals of Scholarship, Service, Sisterhood and Finer Womanhood. Together, we can not only succeed but excel. In closing, I pray your commencement into the new upcoming fiscal year will be safe, peaceful and bring you lots of love, laughter and joy!
Sisterly,
Dawn M. White Dawn M White Pearl Pages Editor Tau Psi Zeta Chapter
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2022 - 2023 TAU PSI ZETA CHAPTER EXECUTIVE BOARD
Shannon Blackburn President
Shatonya Flowers 2nd Vice President
Dr. Avis Buford 1st Vice President
Dawn Simmons Corresponding Secretary
Yvonne Winbush Treasurer
Charlotte Taylor Powers Parlimentarian
Rev. Angela Grimes 3rd Vice President
Stacey Foster Financial Secretary
Loretta Durrell Daniels Chaplain
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And the Award Goes to….
Soror Shatonya Flowers received the following accolades from various chapter Sorors: Soror Flowers has been faithful and committed to Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, Tau Psi Zeta Chapter. She hits the ground running and is always positive and productive. Soror Flowers serves in many roles within the chapter and we are looking forward to what she will accomplish as the newly elected 2nd Vice President. Soror Flowers gives her time and talents and always make an effort to support the many chapter sponsored activities. Soror Flowers exemplifies Finer Womanhood in her demeanor, speech, mannerisms and her interactions with Sorors. Congratulations again, Soror Flowers!
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TPZ Celebrates Finer Womanhood at Virtual Scholarship Program By Soror Shatonya Flowers
On Saturday, March 12, Tau Psi Zeta and the Fervent Hearts Foundation hosted the 18th Annual Finer Womanhood Scholarship and Awards Presentation. This marked the second year the event was held virtually; broadcasting live from the Doubletree Hotel in Alsip, Illinois. Viewers tuned into the virtual event as TPZ honored their 2022 Finer Womanhood Honorees and Scholarship Recipients for their hard work and commitment to their prospective organizations, community and within the classroom.
L-R: President Darcell Norwood Baugh, Shatonya Flowers— 2022 Zeta of the Year (center), Soror Leah Bailey Langston—2021 Zeta of the Year
This year’s honorees were Shatonya Flowers - Zeta of the Year; Kendra Dinkins - Woman of the Year; Polished Pebbles - Organization of the Year; Alicia Coppage - Amica of the Year; and Jordan Mighty - Archonette of the Year. The Brotherly Love Award was awarded to Brother John Q.
Viewers had their spirits lifted and hearts filled during the annual two-hour event. This year’s event showcased the amazing talents from the musical sounds of Chicago’s own, Gospel Artist Dexter Walker and Zion Movement (pictured right) and the comedic styles of Comedian Stephon Raickett (pictured below). The Fervent Hearts Foundation awarded six scholarships to these welldeserving students: • The Five Pearls Scholarship – Alicia Spight (Marian Catholic H.S.) • Torchbearer Scholarship – Jayla Williams (Morgan Park H.S.) • Blue & White Scholarship – Kamya Harper (Gwendolyn Brooks H.S.) and Laila Morris (Linblom Math & Science Academy) • White Rose Scholarship – Alicia Coppage and Shakira Pereira Zeta Male Network awarded three young men scholarships. Congrats to the following ZM Scholarship Recipients: •
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Carter Langston (Homewood Flossmoor) Caval Spearman (Morgan Park H.S.) Ethan Trammell (Oswego H.S.)
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Congratulations to Amica Roskeyia Powell who received the Lynnette T. Williams Scholarship. Over $10,000 in scholarships were given out. Kudos and Two Doves Up to the Finer Womanhood Chairs Sorors Leslie Buckner & Shatonya Flowers and the Finer Womanhood Committee for putting together another successful scholarship program. Congratulations again to our 2022 Finer Womanhood Honorees and Scholarship Recipients.
Kendra Dinkins 2022 Woman of the Year
Alicia Coppage 2022 Amica of the Year
Dr. Shelly Amuh, CEO Polished Pebbles 2022 Organization of the Year
John Q. Stewart 2022 Brotherly Love Award
Jordan Mighty 2022 Archonette of the Year
Amica Roskeyia Powell Scholarship recipient
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Servicing and Worshipping Together By Soror Dawn White
During Finer Womanhood month, members of Tau Psi Zeta chapter partnered with Xi Mu Zeta to provide service to the community and worship with Phamily. On Saturday, March 19, 2022, TPZ and XMZ joined Grace M.B. Church, under the direction of Pastor/Brother Edward Jones IV, to assist with their monthly Food Pantry Giveaway to the members of the community. On Sunday, March 20, 2022, Sorors and Amicae attended our Finer Womanhood Worship Service at Grace M.B. Church. TPZ and XMZ choirs combined and performed, “I Just Want to Praise You.” After the song selections, Sorors, Amicae and brothers of Phi Beta Sigma received the message, “You can Have Peace in the Midst of a Storm” from Pastor/Brother Jones IV. Thank you to everyone who came out and supported TPZ’s Finer Womanhood Weekend.
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TPZ ATTENDS THE 87TH GREAT LAKES REGIONAL CONFERENCE
IN CINCINNATI, OHIO By Soror Britni Franklin
On April 28-30, 2022, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, Great Lakes Region were finally able to host an in-person regional conference. During the conference, sorors were given the chance to learn and participate in Zeta business. Tau Psi Zeta chapter sorors were looking finer while taking of the business of Zeta at the 87th Great Lakes Regional Conference. It was a busy trip but exciting. Thank you to Sorors Kendra Jenkins, Camille Tunstall and Johnique Davis for assisting with the 87th Great Lakes Regional Conference. Also, thank you to the TPZ Team Leaders, delegates and volunteers for assisting.
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By Soror Dawn White
As a part of Finer Womanhood Month, members of Tau Psi Zeta Fit & Finer Committee, along with their friends and family participated in the Determination Overcomes Virtually Everything (D.O.V.E) 5k Walk/Run. The committee was able to hit their selling goal of 100 registration packets this year! All participants received a souvenir finisher’s medal and bib with their registration and had the option of purchasing a t-shirt. The event offered an option to do in-person walk/run (Saturday, May 14, 2022) or virtual (Sunday, May 15-20, 2022). Participants were given an option to complete their in-person walk/run at two pop-up locations: LaRabida Children’s Hospital, 6501 S. Promontory Drive, Chicago, IL or Commissioners Park, 2600 S Kedzie Ave, Alsip, IL. On behalf of the committee, a special thanks and kudos to Sorors Clarissa Davis, Tammy Rutledge, Shatonya Flowers, Dr. Avis Buford and Bithyah Graham for going above and beyond to ensure that the goal of the committee was met.
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Sisterhood [Sis-ter-hood] noun. 1. unity and friendship among women 2. a deep bond based on eternal love and respect 3. solidarity and support for a lifetime 4. the foundation of a sorority.
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Pi Class Makes Grand Entrance By Soror Shatonya Flowers
On Friday, May 13, 2022, the Pearl Zone welcomed 31 new members into the sisterhood. Under the direction of 1st Vice President and Membership Chair Dr. Avis Buford, Pi Class received a warm welcome from chapter members and became the largest intake class in TPZ history. The previous title was held by Nu Class (24 members). Pi Class was introduced to family, friends and members of the Divine 9 in a New Members Celebration on June 26 at the Holiday Inn-Matteson. The new members were showered with gifts from Sorors, fellow Greeks and loved ones. They also put on a short performance for the guests in attendance.
Two Doves Up to Dr. Avis Buford and the Membership Committee on their hard work and commitment to make this process a success. Congratulations to the new members of Pi Class.
Welcome to the Blue and White Family and TPZ!
Jahaan Abdullah Tashanda Burton Denise Clark Arlun Cook Jarita Cook Kimberly Gresham Adrian Harris Ja’Maya Hawkins Cynthia Hazzard-Orange Sharon Hollivay-Wheeler
Tiffinae Hunt Courtney Jackson Dominique Jimerson Relana Johnson Sabrina Jones Lisa Jordan Leza Knox Kimberly McMillian Felesa Melvin Shanova Mitchell Hakeemah Muhammad
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Jataun Rollins Maya Samuels Samantha Sanders Shanda Shephard Kenyatta Starks Shana Washington Sade Watson Sharita Webb Charlene Webster Starr Winburn
Thank you to everyone who came out on Sunday, June 26, 2022, to welcome the newest members (Pi Class) of Tau Psi Zeta chapter. This day meant a lot to them and they truly felt special. Big KUDOS to the 1st Vice President, Dr. Avis Buford and the Membership Committee for organizing a successful event and demonstrating our principles as well as giving support to these ladies.
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S ervice
IS WHAT WE DO!
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By Soror Kiahna Davis
The Adopt-A-Highway program consists of a volunteer group picking litter off a section of a road which they have adopted. The section of the road is around two miles in length. The program is to edu-
cate and encourage people to stop littering.
TPZ Sorors, Amicae, Zeta Male Network and supporters showed up bright and early on May 22, 2022, ready to do service for the community of Alsip, Illinois. Geared up in our safety vest, gloves, mask and trash bags. We split into two groups to clean both sides of 127th Street which is approxi-
mately a 2-mile stretch. Each group walked up and down the roadway collecting trash that had accumulated over time. Together, we served a total of 76 service hours. Thanks to everyone for your hard work and dedication and for giving a part of your Sunday morning to contribute.
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TAU PSI ZETA DOES IT AGAIN FOR THE BABIES By Soror Dawn White
Tau Psi Zeta Sorors, Amicae and Youth once again partnered with March for Babies by raising
funds and awareness to prevent preterm birth and give more babies a healthy start in life. As one of Zeta’s national initiatives, this partnership not only includes fundraising for March for Dimes, but it also gives TPZ the opportunity to share what we learn about prematurity awareness, healthy births and healthy moms throughout the community served by Zeta’s many chapters across the globe. TPZ is always ready to answer the call, but the new members from Pi class proved they are ready to also do the work of Zeta by helping TPZ reach and go beyond their goal. TPZ placed as one of the top ten Zeta Phi Beta Sorority teams nationally, raising $8,503. Additionally, Zeta Amicae of Alsip raised $2.079 and the Tau Psi Zeta Youth Affiliates raised $1,085. The top five TPZ fundraisers were: Kenyatta Starks $763, Charlene Webster $557, Cheri Houston $516, Leza Knox $507 and Theonia Stewart $500. Great job, Sorors!
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TPZ PARTNERS WITH PHI BETA SIGMA FRATERNITY, INC. FOR COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVE By Soror Dawn White
On Saturday, June 4, 2022, Tau Psi Zeta Chapter partnered with Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., Epsilon Chi Sigma Chapter to sponsor a Community Blood Drive at the Dorchester Art & Housing Collaborative, 1456 East 70th Street. This partnership was able to make this a successful blood drive! Thanks to our brothers and to all the volunteers.
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By Soror Regina Berry The Stork’s Nest Committee held their annual baby shower on Saturday June 4, 2022. On behalf of the Stork’s Nest Committee Chairs, we would like to thank the chapter President, Darcell Norwood Baugh, for her faith in us to understand and carry out the assignment. During this fiscal year, there were up to 25 participants in the monthly sessions. The participants consisted of expectant and early post-partum at risk families from marginalized communities. We were able to provide an array of baby shower gifts to them from general needs, such as bottles, bottle care kits, pampers, diaper bags, etc. to specifically higher priced items such as air purifier, strap on carriers, strollers, tubs, etc. Thanks for all the generous from Sorors, Amicae, and friends, you helped make the Stork’s Nest Baby Shower a success. We could not have done it without you. Our Illinois State Stork’s Nest Coordinator, Nicole Weathersby, attended and this was her very first baby shower and she was blown away with how this event was executed. Special thanks to her for taking time out of her busy schedule to join us. Thanks to the committee members who have remained on this journey with us. Also, thank you to the other committee’s for collaborations: Domestic Violence (Charter Member Dr. Carolyn Wadlington, Dr. Evelyn Murdock and Soror Allene Cunningham) as well as the Fit and Finer Committee, March of Dimes, Youth (collaborations and donations) and Service and Social Action. Huge thanks to Soror Donna Fuller for being the advisor/ coordinator extraordinaire. This has been an awesome year for our Stork’s Nest participants and we look forward to starting our next session in September 2022.
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TPZ Sorors Become Inaugural Members: Winter ZOL Cohort 10 By Soror Shatonya Flowers
For the first time in ZOL history, the Zeta Organizational Leadership Team held a Winter ZOL Virtual Conference (Cohort 10) from January 2022 to April 2022. Over 900 sorors from different regions registered and attended the 3-week book review and 3-day conference. Sorors read “The Energy Bus: 10 Rules to Fuel Life, Work and Team with Positive Energy” by Jon Gordon, which was discussed as part of the book review. During the 3-day conference, sorors participated in workshops and group activities. Amongst the 900 sorors, 15 members of Tau Psi Zeta attended this conference. These ladies are not only certified but a part of the inaugural class of Winter ZOL Cohort 10. Congratulations to the following Sorors of Tau Psi Zeta, 2022 Winter ZOL Cohort 10 (Inaugural Class) on completing their certification.
Tina Davis
Tasha Dicks
Monique Dockery
Britni Franklin
Latoya Lindberg
Beverly Lowery
Dawn Simmons
T. Denise Stewart
Leonardra Stevens
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Loretta Durrell-Daniels
Tracy Silas-Patterson
Camille Tunstall
Shatonya Flowers
Lejon Ross Busch
Yvonne Winbush
TPZ Wraps Up So ro rity Yea r at Pres ident’s Awards By Soro r Shat onya Flower s
As the 2021-2022 sorority year comes to an end, TPZ held their annual President’s Awards on June 4, 2022 at Apostolic Pentecostal of Morgan Park. Sorors were recognized and awarded by President Darcell Norwood-Baugh, for their commitment and hard work throughout the 2021-2022 sorority year. Congratulations to all the President’s Award Recipients Chapter Member of the Year Renee Byrd
Rising Star Award Monique Dockery Geneva Harris Shirnette Harris Briana Morris Denise Stroud Dawn White
Officer of the Year Dr. Avis Buford Donyel Hobbs-Williams Emerging Leader Award Regina Berry Angela Grimes Vontonia Owens Secrett Stone Daniels
Tougher Than Leather Award Kendra Jenkins Willetta Loggins Above & Beyond Award Clarissa Davis Donyel Hobbs-Williams Ayanna Pearson Charlotte Taylor-Powers Dr. Carolyn Wadlington
Newest Member of Year Britni Franklin Most Valuable Player (MVP) Shatonya Flowers
Committee Chair of the Year Dr. Avis Buford
TPZ Gem Awards Mary Fleming Tamika Robinson T. Denise Stewart Denise Stroud Kathy Wallace
Committee of the Year Amicae of Alsip Renee S. Byrd Tameka Bufford Youth Auxiliary
Vontonia Owens Latoya Lindberg Angela Grimes Shauntae McChristian Tia Stansberry Secrett Stone Daniels Angela Brummel
Beta Class Interns (2yr Completion) Mary Fleming (Youth) Denise Kyles (Youth) Khalilah Muhummad (Service & Social Action) Britni Franklin (Phylacter) Cheri Houston (Phylacter) Lauren Simmons (Phylacter) T. Denise Stewart (Phylacter) Jasmyne Woods (Phylacter) Loretta Durrell-Daniels (Chaplain) Angela Grimes (3rd Vice President) Shirnette Harris (Fundraising)
Best Virtual Program of the Year 2022 Finer Womanhood Dr. Leslie Buckner Scholarship Program Shatonya Flowers Best Chapter Event of the Year TPZ Chapter Retreat Rhonda Kimbrough Aqeelah Abdul Shakur
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TPZ Wraps Up So ro rity Yea r at Pres ident’s Awards co nt. By Soro r Shat onya Flower s
Top 20 Pearl Points Earners
Perfect Attendance
Leesa Alexander
Ruby Haynes
Yvette Baber
Valier Hollis
Marietta C. L. Bailey
Belinda James
Leah Bailey-Langston
Kendra Jenkins
Shannon Blackburn
Tiffany Jordan
Kimba Brown
Beverly Lowery
Renee Byrd
Cassandra Mitchell-Smith
Allene Cunningham
Briana Morris
Tasha Dicks
Vontonia Owens
Monique Dockery
Ayanna Pearson
Shirolyn Ector-Smith
Belinda Pryor
Shatonya Flowers
Jacquetta Smiley (Reynolds)
Jamila Ford-Edwards
Theresa Hickman-Smith
Stacey Foster
Angel Smith-Woods
Top 10 Fundraisers
Britni Franklin
Frances Strickland
Donna Fuller
Vearllean Sumner
Kelly Giles
Diedra Tate
Angela Grimes
Susie Ware
Stefanie Hampton
Margo Watson
Trasie Harston
Dawn White
Shatonya Flowers Shirnette Harris LaDonna Randle Tina Davis Renee Byrd Theresa Smith-Hickman Shannon Blackburn Yvette Baber Carolyn Wadlington Angela Grimes
Rowena Haymer
Donyel Hobbs-Williams Janice Woods
Leah Bailey Langston Shannon Blackburn Vontonia Owens Angela Grimes Yvette Baber Avis Buford Ruby Haynes Stacey Foster Renee Byrd Theresa Smith-Hickman Covonnia Jones Yvonne Brown Dawn White T. Denise Stewart Britni Franklin Donyel Hobbs-Williams Secrett Stone Daniels Juli Burrows-Jackson Monique Dockery Lanette Holley
Top 10 Service Hours Earners Renee Byrd Regina Berry Shannon Blackburn Leah Bailey Langston Stacey Foster Detrice Ivy Covonnia Jones Vontonia Owens Geneva Harris Racheal Davis
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ZETA PHI BETA SORORITY, INCOPORATED NU DELTA CHAPTER By Soror Gia Banks
With only nine members left in Nu Delta chapter, the Nonsense Nu Delta DollZ and DivaZ Chapter at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is off to a roaring start for the 2022-2023 fiscal year. They are beyond excited to congratulate and welcoming our incoming Executive Board members! They may have big shoes to fill, but if there’s a will there’s a way!
During the 2021-2022 fiscal year, Nu Delta Chapter were distinguished on the University of Illinois campus as “Chapter of the Year,” a reward that they have received before and will continue to strive for. Nu Delta Chapter was also award four more awards for our Outstanding Scholarship, Risk Management, Member Development and Philanthropy.
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ZETA PHI BETA SORORITY, INCORPORATED NU DELTA CHAPTER At the 2022 Great Lakes Conference, Nu Delta Chapter placed first place for the following categories: Undergraduate Chapter Report for chapters with 10-25 members, Z-HOPE and Undergraduate Scrapbook. Receiving these awards during the 2021-2022 fiscal year speaks to their dedication to educate and serve their community while exemplifying the qualities of finer women.
UPCOMING EVENTS To kick off the 2022-2023 fiscal year, they are excited to host a series of events as part of our Summer 2022 Zeta Week. The theme of the week is “Hot Girl Summer” to encourage girls and young women to level up at setting and achieving their goals. One of the events for the week is “Blu Table Talk: Girl Code,” where they will talk about current social events, goals for the second half of the year, and all things related to girl code. Prior to the beginning of classes, they will be having their 2nd Annual Back-to-School Bash. At this event, they will be giving out school supplies to families in need and having games and fun for all attending. During the beginning of the Fall semester, the Nu Delta Chapter alongside the other Divine 9 Organizations on campus, will host their 5th Annual Labor Day BBQ. This collaboration celebrates the beginning of the semester
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OMICRON DELTA CHAPTER EASTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY By Soror Kyla Kyles __________________________________________ Since the semester has ended the dovely ladies of Omicron Delta Diva Chapter of Eastern Illinois University have been having an amazing time strengthening lifelong sisterhood bonds without the stress of keeping up with class.
OD didn’t put school too far behind while celebrating Sorors Carr, Tapley and Shaw, at their Fall 2022 graduation.
OD came together for the celebrations of Sorors Brooks and Yarrow’s 20th birthday. Hoping their next year of life is filled with joy and blessings.
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OD Soros attended the Great Lakes Region Conference and brought home two awards. OD won 2nd Place for both the Report Award and Z-HOPE Award for Undergraduate Chapters, size 1-9 members.
Soror Franks also participated in Career Day at Chateaux Elementary School. Although she has not started in her future field, she informed students about jobs that required a college education and those that do not. The children enjoyed her presentation so much they sent thank you cards.
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The neophytes have been out, always accompanied by a prophtye, attending many Greek events, picnics, Chicago KAOIS events and local chapter get-togethers.
With all the fun OD is having so far this summer, they know their work is far from over. Sorors Miles, Franks and Kyles are looking forward to attending the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., upcoming Boule’ both virtually and in-person before the summer is over. In the upcoming semester, sorors are looking forward to just being involved in the chapter and learning more about the greatest sorority in the world. They’re also looking to bring forward new fundraisers, events and collaborating more with other organizations on campus. 29
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Adult Auxiliary of
Zeta Amicae
Tau Psi ZETA Chapter
Amicae at the TPZ’s Annual Finer Womanhood Scholarship & Awards Presentation
Zeta Amicae of Alsip Illinois Tau Psi Zeta Chapter 12003 S. Pulaski Rd., #106 Alsip, Illinois 60803-1221 alsipamicae@gmail.com www.taupsizeta.com/tpz-auxiliaries
By Soror/Friend Dawn Simmons & Amica Alicia Coppage
On March 12, 2022 members of the Alsip Amicae attended an hybrid scholarship event where they were able to witness as well as celebrate Amica Alicia Coppage on an phenomenal journey to “Amica of the Year.” The auxiliary would like to thank our Zeta Friends for continuous donations throughout the year. Your generosity towards our many fundraisers makes it effortless to achieve goals. During the award presentation the Amicae awarded one $1,000.00 scholarship to an Amicae working hard to pursue her degree. The scholarship recipient of the 2022 Lynnette T. Williams Scholarship was Amica Roskeyia Powell who has been an active member of the auxiliary since January 19, 2019. Amica Roskeyia is currently enrolled at Governors State University pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Interdisciplinary Studies and holds a 2.5 GPA. This year the Amicae did not hold their infamous Basket Raffle during this year’s award presentation, however plan to begin again during next year’s event.
Amica Roskeyia Powell
Amica Alicia Coppage
Z-HOPE: ELDER CARE MyChart Workshop at McCrory Center By: Soror/Friend Tanya Weston-Butler & Amica Pat Mitchell
On April 23, 2022, the Amicae of Alsip and TPZ Sorors hosted a workshop where residents of McCrory Center were taught how to read MyChart. MyChart is an application that allows patients to see their prescribed medication, test results, upcoming appointments, and medical bills all in one location. Amica RN Pat Mitchell taught the residents how to read the results in the app, the meaning of the numbers and how to access the application when seeking test results. Assisting Amica Pat was Sorors/Friends Renee Byrd, Tanya Weston-Butler and Amica President Jessica Waite and Amica Lisa Plenty. After the workshop, the residents enjoyed some light refreshments and one on one instructions.
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Adult Auxiliary of
Zeta Amicae
Tau Psi ZETA CHAPTER
Amicae attends 87th Annual Great Lakes Regionals Leadership Conference in Cincinnati, Ohio By Soror/Friend Renee Byrd & Amica Jessica Waite
The 87th Annual Great Lakes Regional Conference was held in Cincinnati, OH for the Amicae from April 28-30, 2022. The auxiliary boast 7 attendees with Amica Belinda D. Lambert serving as Recording Secretary and winning the election for Vice-President along with Amica Alicia Coppage winning the election for Treasurer.
At Conference, the auxiliary had an awesome award year by taking first place in Auxiliary Report, Scrapbook and Z-HOPE for the 2nd year in a row.
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Great Lakes Regional 2022 Amica of the Year - Amica Belinda D. Lambert Zeta Amicae of Alsip - 1st Place Z-HOPE (auxiliary size 26-50) Zeta Amicae of Alsip - 1st Place March of Dimes - donating $2,566.90 Zeta Amicae of Alsip - 1st Place Auxiliary Scrapbook (auxiliary size 26-50) Zeta Amicae of Alsip - 1st Place Auxiliary Report Newly Elected Great Lakes Regional Amicae Vice-President - Amica Belinda D. Lambert Newly Elected Great Lakes Regional Amicae Treasurer - Amica Alicia Coppage Annye P. Roberts Scholarship Award Recipient - Amica Alicia Coppage
Amica Belinda D. Lambert 2022 Amica of the Year
Amica Alicia Coppage Scholarship Winner
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New Officers Installation Amica Belinda-VP, Amica Alicia-Treasurer
Amicae partners & provides FREE Kidney & Diabetes Screening & Walk for Kidney Awareness By: Soror/Friend Renee Byrd
On May 28, 2022, the Amicae partners with National Kidney Foundation, Upsilon Sigma chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., & TPZ’s Zeta Male Network to provide a great service to the community! The event was held at the church of our resident Nurse, Amica Pat Mitchell. A total of 65 men and women were screened, received valuable information and some received a doctor’s referral for follow-up from the screen.
On Sunday, June 12, 2022, the Amicae participated in the “Walk for Kidneys 2022 Supporting National Kidney Foundation of Illinois at Diversey Harbor in Chicago. Four Amicae along with an interest attended the walk. The Amicae donated $180 to the cause.
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Amicae Assist at Stork’s Nest Baby Shower 2022 By: Soror/Friend Kiaya Perry & Amica Lisa Plenty
On June 4, 2022, the final event for Stork’s Nest participants, it was the first in person baby shower since COVID lockdowns started. Once everything got rolling it was AWESOME… First beginning with the blessing of the food from our very own Co-Chair and Friend Dr. Regina Berry and then continued with introductions from CoChair Friend Tasha Dicks, and Advisor Friend Donna Fuller, myself Liaison Amica Lisa Plenty. Along with special guest Friend Dr. Angela Mason our Doula who was also joined by her husband. We also had the honor of welcoming our friend State Coordinator Nicole Weathersby and MOD Representative Friend Detrice Ivy! As well as other Friends who came out to help, including our Amicae V.P. Belinda Lambert and let’s not forget Kim Cole and staff at Catholic Charities who always goes above and beyond to help not only the participants but everyone else as well, and we could never pull any of this off without their help and we are truly grateful. We ate, played games, had raffles, listened, laughed, and talked the afternoon away. The participants got their baby bags (courtesy of TPZ President and Friend Darcell Baugh), and the Amicae donated gift cards, baby clothes, lotions, baby wash, pacifiers, teething rings, and so much more that was stuffed into bags. There was such an overflow of items (thanks to you amazing people) that we ran out of normal sized bags and had to up the bag size to other larger bags, it was like Christmas! Sadly, after all the festivities it was time to go. Everyone helped the mothers get supplies in their rides, vehicles, and even dropped off a few. We cleaned up and said our goodbyes to each other. This event brought joy and much needed items to our participants. It was thanks to everyone that this baby shower was such a success!
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From Light Blue To Royal Blue The Amicae of Alsip believe in education and encourage each member to advance their educational goals to include a bachelor’s degree. Once the degree is achieved, then the goal becomes membership in Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated! These Amicae achieved that GOAL!
Soror/Friend Lisa Jordan (above) Installed: Zeta Amicae of Alsip—2/1/2020 Graduated from Governors State BA, Psychology in 2021 Initiated into Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, Tau Psi Zeta - 5/13/2022
Soror/Friend Sade Watson (below) Installed: Zeta Amicae of Alsip - 10/19/2019 Graduated from Governors State BA, Interdisciplinary Studies in 2021 Initiated into Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, Tau Psi Zeta - 5/13/20022
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ZETA YOUTH AFFILIATES
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Youth Auxiliary of Tau Psi Zeta
Girls of Pearls
Mother/Daughter Sneakerball Fun By Soror Secrett Stone Daniels
Tau Psi Zeta Chapter Youth Affiliates hosted their first Mother/Daughter Sneakerball event on Friday, May 6, 2022. Together with their mothers and fellow Youth club sisters, an evening of elegance, sisterhood, and most of all fun. From 360 machines, photo booths, a live DJ and loads of food and treats, the night was one to remember! Below you will see photos of our Youth with their parents showcasing the tons of fun they had.
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Youth Auxiliary of Tau Psi Zeta
Girls of Pearls
On Sunday, June 12, 2022, ZYA of Tau Psi Zeta awarded seven $150.00 book scholarships to the graduating Archonettes at the “Pass the Torch celebration.”
ZYA of Tau Psi Zeta Chapter ended the year with an overnight Sisterhood Sleepover at Camp Sullivan in Oak Forest, Illinois on Saturday, June 18 until Sunday, June 19, 2022. There was plenty of food, games, and bonding as we enjoyed S’mores by the fireside, a Bonfire Drum Jam Session, and an interesting Night Hike. We made bird feeders and played volleyball, created beautiful chalk drawings, and even challenged ourselves with a competitive game of Scattergories. It was a fun time had by all!
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CLASS OF 2022 GRADUATES
Youth Auxiliaries
Brooke L. Franklin
Calee Berry
Zaria Eberhardt
Yarah Harris
Spirit Daniels
Julianna Gamboa
Peyton Jackson
Ne’Vaeh Edwards
Kamya Harper
MaKenzie Mitchell
Irene Levy
Dakota Huffbrand
Eva Watson
Cortney Smith
Londyn Jefferson Jordan Mighty Laila Morris Ashley Young
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CLASS OF 2022 GRADUATES
Undergraduates
University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign
Eastern Illinois University
Nu Delta Chapter
Omicron Delta
Alia Alicea
Kayla Carr
Vontrice Bobo
Jaida V. Rosado-Colon
Sherifat Idris
Kayla Ruth
Alexandria Kinard
Lydia Shaw
Marquica Shipp
Imani Tapley
Charity Smith
TPZ Sorors Lorianna Anderson Renee Gray Carolyn E. Wilson
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Convention Center
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On behalf of Nu, Xi, Omicron and Pi classes, we would like to extend a sincere THANK YOU to our President during our membership intake process, Darcell Norwood Baugh. Thank you for any advice, information and guidance you may have offered any of us during your time as our President.
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COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS Adopt-A-School Liaisons - Covonnia Jones & Phaedra Richardson NATIONAL OFFICERS International President - Valerie Hollingsworth Baker
Amicae - Renee Byrd & Tameka Bufford Domestic Violence Coordinator - Dr. Carolyn Wadlington
Great Lakes Regional Director - Elner Bailey Taylor Illinois State Director - Deborah Chima NATIONAL OFFICERS & APPOINTEES
Allene Cunningham Elder Care Liaisons - Jackie Smiley & Yvette Baber Fit & Finer - Dr. Evelyn Murdock & Tamika Robinson
National Honorary Member Co-Director - Lizette Williams
Fundraising - Donna Cooper, Tina Davis & Leonardra Stevens
National ZOL Subcommittee - Learning,
Life Members Liaisons - Leslie Buckner & Michelle Turner
Training & Development - Renee Byrd
NPHC Reps - T. Denise Stewart & Margo Watson
National Technology Team - QA Tester - Teri Lewis
PR & Marketing Coordinator - Shatonya Flowers
National Team Member for
Pearl Pages Editor - Dawn White
US Fish & Wildlife - Angela Brummel
Sergeant At Arms - Janice Woods & Kendra Jenkins
National Demographics Team - LaDonna Randle
Service & Social Action - Racheal Davis
Legal Council Advisory - Leah Bailey Langston
Special Events - Aqeelah Abdul Shakur & Rhonda Kimbrough
GREAT LAKES REGIONAL OFFICERS/APPOINTEES
Step Team - Toiya Craig
Elder Care Coordinator - R. Alicia Thomas
Stork's Nest - Tasha Dicks & Regina Berry
Zeta Sigma Coordinator - Michelle Turner
Stork's Nest Coordinator - Donna Fuller
Registrar & Credential Team - Janice Woods
Technology - Teri Lewis & Kelly Giles
Executive Assistant - Johnique Davis
The Finer Experience - Tammy Rutledge & Leah Bailey Langston
STATE OF ILLINOIS APPOINTEES
Zeta Male Network - Donyel Hobbs Williams & Denise Stroud
Chapter Report Chair - Camille Tunstall
Zeta Youth (Pearlettes) - Shauntae McChristian & Latoya Lindberg
Social Media Chair - Lorianna Anderson
Zeta Youth (Amicettes) - Felicia Shell, Secrett Stone-Daniels &
Historian - Marietta Bailey Service Committee Chair - Sara Gregory STATE OF ILLINOIS ELECTED Recording Secretary - Johnique Davis
Angela Brummel Zeta Youth (Archonettes) - Tia Stansberry & Angela Grimes Zeta Youth Coordinator - Vontonia Preyer-Owens Z-HOPE - Legirtha Smith & Tiffany Jordan
TAU PSI ZETA CHAPTER President - Darcell Norwood-Baugh
CONTACT US
1st Vice President - Dr. Avis Buford
ZETA PHI BETA SORORITY, INCORPORATED TAU PSI ZETA CHAPTER 12003 S. PULASKI RD #106, Alsip, IL 60803 PHONE: (877) ZPH-1920 FAX: 866-472-3768 www.taupsizeta.com | taupsizeta@yahoo.com
3rd Vice President - Shannon Blackburn Recording Secretary - Leesa Alexander Corresponding Secretary - Donyel Hobbs Williams Treasurer - LaDonna Randle Financial Secretary - Stacey Foster
FACEBOOK.COM/TAUPSIZETACHAPTER INSTAGRAM/TAUPSIZETA LINKEDIN: Tau Psi Zeta Chapter
Parliamentarian - Charlotte Taylor Powers Historian - Lindsay Gregorio Chaplain - Theresa Smith Hickman
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