Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Tennessee State Newsletter Submitted by Soror Brandi J. Osborne Antapokritis
January 2012
Sheryl P. Underwood International Grand Basileus Constance S. Hendricks South Central Regional Director
Ernestine Wilson Tennessee State Director
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To the sorors of the great state of Tennessee: Happy New Year! Our prayer is that your commencement into 2012 was peaceful, productive, energizing, and empowering. As we head into the celebration of our Founder’s Day, we are blessed to have a history and foundation of over nine decades of service, scholarship, sisterly love, and finer womanhood. Our Five Pearls set the benchmarks and it is up to each of us, individually and collectively, to live in a manner which is pleasing to our God, ourselves, and our sisters. It is our responsibility to provide necessary services to each community; promote scholarly activities through attainment of additional education and self-help opportunities and the sharing of intellectual pursuits; demonstrating love to our sisters and friends; and uplifting each other as examples of finer womanhood. We will work together to support each other in each of our efforts to affect the communities in which we live – and our larger community of Tennessee. We remember Past Grand Isabel Herson and celebrate her life as the organizer of our Stork’s Nest Program, the Zeta National Education Foundation, and the Night of the Performing Arts. As she has joined the Triumphant Zetas, we will recall the legacy of love, education, and service that she left. We hope to have each chapter represented at the 2012 Boule’. It is important that we exercise our rights as members of our organization. As the year of 2012 progresses, we challenge each chapter within Tennessee to serve her community with pride and humility. Venture out with programs and activities which will benefit others. Additionally, don’t forget that we must commit to supporting each other as well. You have my assurance that I will do all I can - however I can - with my whole being - to support the Zetas of Tennessee. If you ever need me - remember, I am only a phone call or an email away. Zealously, Passionately, and Benevolently Yours,
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