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EXECUTIVE BOARD
2022 - 2023 TAU PSI ZETA CHAPTER EXECUTIVE BOARD
Shannon Blackburn President
Dr. Avis Buford 1st Vice President Shatonya Flowers 2nd Vice President Rev. Angela Grimes 3rd Vice President
Dawn Simmons Corresponding Secretary Yvonne Winbush Treasurer
Stacey Foster Financial Secretary
Charlotte Taylor Powers Parlimentarian Loretta Durrell Daniels Chaplain
CONGRATULATIONS
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!
By Soror Shatonya Flowers
L-R: President Darcell Norwood Baugh, Shatonya Flowers— 2022 Zeta of the Year (center), Soror Leah Bailey Langston—2021 Zeta of the Year 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.
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: • Carter Langston (Homewood Flossmoor) • Caval Spearman (Morgan Park H.S.) • Ethan Trammell (Oswego H.S.)
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 John Q. Stewart 2022 Brotherly Love Award
Dr. Shelly Amuh, CEO Polished Pebbles 2022 Organization of the Year
Amica Roskeyia Powell Scholarship recipient Jordan Mighty 2022 Archonette of the Year
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.
TPZ ATTENDS THE 87TH
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.
