Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
Summer 2014 Volume 2, Issue 3
Maryland Messenger State Director’s Message
Answering the Call of Zeta Through Leadership and Service
The Sorority Hymn of Zeta Phi Beta says it best, "When Zeta Calls, We'll Answer One and All!" The Call of Zeta is one that requires multiple and frequent replies that are embedded on the founding principles that our Pearls established over 94 years ago. The essence, soul and spirit of Zeta is Service Through Leadership. As college-educated women, our Pearls were leaders on the campus of Howard University who understood that their purpose and destiny was to serve their local community by providing awareness, enlightenment and resources to those in need. Although their vision addressed the ills of their society back in 1920, it has expanded to provide service that impacts the human condition of all globally. As we begin the 2014-2015 sorority year, I am pleased to return from our Biannually Boule' Conference this summer as your Director of the Old Line State. I am looking forward to the next two years as we go higher and deeper in our walk of upholding and promoting the ideals and principles of the sorority as we continue to Be a Friend to Man through Service. I wish you all much success as we continue "Building Upon the Principles of Zeta While Blazing New Paths while Making Maryland Marvelous, the Atlantic Region Awesome and Zeta Finer!” Please enjoy this special edition of the Maryland Messenger as we reflect and celebrate our accomplishments from 2012-2014 and create new successes for this year and beyond. Be Blessed and ETJ...Enjoy The Journey!
Mary Breaux Wright International President Janet Y. Bivins, Esq. Atlantic Region Director
Inside this issue And the Award Goes to!!! ..........2 Most Inspirational Moments .......5 Women’s Equality Day ................7 Eta Pi Zeta’s Annual Crab Feast ...10 TDZ Serves During the Summer ...16 Important Information ................15
Editorial Team Danielle R. Green Maryland State Director Tamara D. Harris Maryland Messenger Editor
Reaffirmation On Friday, July 18, 2014, the Sorors of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. and the Brothers of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. gathered at the Washington Hilton to recommit collectively to the oath they took individually. It was a historic moment as the International Presidents Mary Breaux Wright (Zeta Phi Beta Sorority) and Brother Jonathan Mason (Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity) led the audience in the pledge. Immediately following the beautiful songs of inspiration by Phi Beta Sigma Men’s Choir, Brother Mason gave an inspirational message reminding both Zetas and Sigmas to live the oath they took when they became members.
St. Jude
And the Award Goes to!!!!!
International President Mary Breaux Wright encourages all sorors to support the life-saving work of St. Jude Children’s Hospital. For additional information, please contact Soror Rauchelle Jones, National Director of Programs at nationalprograms@ zetaphibetasororityhq.org.
WELCOME! ! ! The MARVELOUS State of Maryland is proud to welcome Soror Donna F. Edwards, Congresswoman representing the 4th District of Maryland, to Zeta Phi Beta as one of our newest honorary members! Learn more about this communityconscious and action-oriented woman at http://donnaedwards.house.gov/
The Regional and State Directors convened on Monday, July 14, 2014 for an evening of food, fellowship, awards and most importantly business at the Washington Hilton in Washington, DC’s historical DuPont Circle. The State of Maryland received five Awards of Excellence for the corresponding size categories: 1st Place - March for Babies - Top Number of Paid Walkers 1st Place - March for Babies - Top Funds Raised ($31,696)
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1st Place - Social Media
1st Place - Publications
2nd Place - Website
Upcoming Events
National Executive Board Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. is lead by a phenomenal group of women who make unbiased decisions in the best interest of the members. The National Executive Board meeting was very informative and productive. Soror Katy S. Campbell, Chair of the Board, presided over the meeting.
September 2014 23 - Zeta Day on the Hill 27 - Driven to Drive October 2014 4 - Tau Eta Zeta’s Parliamentary Grand President Wright brings greetings at the National Executive Board.
Grand President Mary Breaux Wright brought forth an inspirational and enthusiastic greeting which outlined the mindset of women during the 1920s. She introduced the only surviving member of the original Amicae charter line, Amica Hicks. The Amicae Auxiliary celebrates 65 years of service to Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Grand Wright charged the Executive Board and sorors in attendance to work diligently to move the business of Zeta professionally, efficiently and expeditiously. She also gave the Beatitudes for Zeta. In closing, Grand Wright stated her favorite quote, “Stop telling God how big your storm is, but start telling your storm how big your God is!” It was amazing to witness how the Current Grand, Past Grands and other Amica Hicks elected officers worked together to enOnly Surviving Member of the sure that we have a more proactive and First Amicae Charter Line of 1948 productive sorority that will Be a Friend to Man.
Procedures Workshop
26 - Rho Eta Zeta’s 80s Costume Party 31 - Atlantic Region Executive Board Meeting **Breast Cancer Awareness Month **Domestic Violence Awareness Month
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November 2014 - Atlantic Region Executive Board Meeting
8 - Tau Eta Zeta Roaring Twenties Glitz and Glam Affair **Prematurity Awareness Month
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December 2014 - Maryland State Executive Board Meeting (tentative)
January 2015 8-10 - National Executive Board Meeting
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Beatitudes for Zeta Blessed are the Zetas; who can serve everyone with a smile. Blessed are the Zetas; who are too humble to do wrong for wrong.
Holy Spirit in the path of usefulness. Blessed are the Zetas; who continue to serve to the best of their abilities without referring to what I have done in the past.
Zeta Phi Beta’s Founders’ Day MDS Meet & Greet Reclamation Begins MDS Founders’ Day Luncheon MDS Founders’ Day Worship Service
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Blessed are the Zetas; who make prayer their constant source of strength. Blessed are the Zetas; who let themselves be guided by the
Phi Beta Sigma’s Founders’ Day
February 2015 23 - Finer Womanhoood Observance Sorors Ruthann Muhammad & Tiffany Clemmons (THZ) prepare for the Executive Board Meeting.
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March 2015 20-22 - Maryland State Leadership Conference
31 - Finer Womanhood Observance Ends
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Boule Opening Ceremony Greek unity was in full bloom as the National Pan Hellenic Council came out in support of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.’s Grand Boule. The opening ceremony began with an all ZETA military color guard. Soror gracefully presented the color and the audience sang a resounding edition of the Star Spangled Banner followed by the Black National Anthem, Lift Every Voice and Sing. This provided a sense of pride and being to all those who were in attendance. Laughter filled the air as fellow Greek Presidents/Representatives brought greetings and offered playful challenges. As the evening continued, Washington, DC Mayor Vincent Gray expressed gratitude and excitement about the “beautiful ladies of the Royal Blue” being in DC and encouraged sorors to support DC businesses.
Workshops Maryland Sorors were on FIRE!!!!! Sorors from the Magnificent State of Maryland exhibited zeal and excitement as they served as presenters for various workshops throughout the conference. Soror Cheryl D. Brown, Omicron Chi Zeta Chapter, presented a powerful workshop entitled, “How to Become a Well-Balanced Leader” which provided information on how to balance your personal, work and Zeta lives. Soror Cheryl D. Brown gives guidance for being a well-balanced leader.
This Boule stressed the importance of improving your personal and Zeta images and ensured sorors were given useful information, through several mini-workshops developed under the general title, “How to be Finer than you are Today.” Sorors Shirlene Chase (Delta Zeta Zeta), Willa Reaves Watson (Eta Pi Zeta), and Dr. Jalene Chase-Sands (Delta Zeta Zeta), presented the interactive “Think Finer” workshop which built upon the ideal of Finer Womanhood. Soror Teraleen Campbell (Tau Delta Zeta) was one of three presenters for the “Act Finer” workshop which provided alternative ways of handling issues and problem solving, while setting standards and acting finer. Zeta Programmatic Innovations/Roundtables were held to provide an open forum for Sorors to discuss various Zeta initiatives. Soror Rosalyn Hannibal-Booker spear-headed the “Collaboration Service Project for the Homeless Female Veterans”, Soror Betsy D. Simon led the “Zeta Healthy Aging Partnership (ZHAP): Self Empowering Network for Older Adults” and Soror Malica Flemming presented on Zeta Imagine in regards to chapter websites. Both workshops were at room capacity and our Maryland Sorors provided great insight.
Zeta Business Sessions Zetas are about Business. It was delightful to see the beautifully and professionally dressed sorors of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. conducting business and making decisions that will aid in moving Zeta forward. The body reviewed over 100 constitutional changes, accepted honorary members and moved the financial business in a timely and efficient manner. Grand Wright gave the State of the Sorority report by providing information that added the constituency in making well informed decisions.
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Most Inspirational Boule Moments Soror Laura Charles-Horne (Tau Delta Zeta Chapter) “The most inspirational portion of the Boule was the Reaffirmation Program. It was so profound and moving with over 4,000 brothers and sisters together. Also being able to meet and take a picture with Soror Francis Faithful because in my neophyte year, I took a picture with her mother and was able to able to show it to her and that has me in tears.” Soror Prudence Henderson (Mu Xi Zeta Chapter) “The most inspiring part of Boule was when Brother Mason reiterated the bond between Zeta and Sigma. There are so many times you don’t see that bond but it was reignited as he spoke how we are suppose to be there one for the other. He made me believe it!
Soror Krystal Brown (Chi Beta Zeta Chapter) “The most inspiration part of the 2014 Boule was when the sorors and frat gathered together to reaffirm ourselves and the constitutional bond between the Brotherhood and Sisterhood. I think it was a great representation to show that Zetas and Sigmas are working together to make sure we are building our communities individually and building our communities nationally.” Soror Tymeerah Butts-Grandy (Tau Eta Zeta Chapter) “The most inspirational moment was when we did our rededication and we actually reflected over the oath. It meant a lot to be one year in the sorority and seeing all the sisterhood coming together and rededicate to the sorority.”
Soror Robin Bowman (Alpha Zeta Chapter) “My favorite part of the Boule was actually getting the business of Zeta done.”
Soror Dawn Kemp (Lambda Gamma Zeta Chapter) “My most memorable moment was the burning of the mortgage.”
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Amica Brenda Taylor-Hilliard Inducted into Amicae Legacy Club
State Director Green & Soror Dione's Mason, First Lady of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.
Delta Zeta Zeta Chapter & Regional Director Janet Y. Bivins, Esq.
Grand Mary Breaux Wright State of the Sorority Report Business Session
Lambda Gamma Zeta Chapter Reaffirmation Program
Pi Omicron Zeta Chapter & President Jonathan Mason Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.
Mu Xi Zeta Chapter Opening Program
Maryland Sorors & State Director Green Life Members Luncheon
Tau Eta Zeta Chapter Reaffirmation Program
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Women’s Equality Day When women succeed, America succeeds. Sorors from our new honorary soror's congressional district along with National Director of Social Action, Soror Krysta Jones, Atlantic Region Social Action Coordinator, Soror Teraleen Campbell and sorors from Delta Zeta Zeta, Rho Eta Zeta and Tau Delta Zeta Chapters spent part of Women's Equality Day at the office of our new honorary soror, Congresswoman Donna Edwards. During the meeting, sorors networked with women from other women organizations to discuss saving girls and economic empowerment for African American Women. Soror Edwards expressed her excitement to be an honorary member of our sorority and looks forward to working with us.
Black Women’s Agenda Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.- State of Maryland hosted the Black Women's Agenda and one of our national partners AARP on behalf of our International President to conduct the Because We Care: AfricanAmerican Women Caregivers and their Families Forum at the Zeta Center for Healthy and Active Aging. This signature caregiver awareness program and education program provides tools and resources from a grassroots level to African American women and their families. Baltimore was the host of one of 15 forums being held across the country where panel discussions with experts facilitated conversations around the issues critical to the caregiving community. This powerful initiative is designed to help caregivers plan for the expected, and confidently handle the unexpected. The forum engaged in two panel discussions. One addressed the Real Cost of Caregiving and the second addressed the Art of Taking Care of Yourself While Taking Care of Others. Panelists included Deborah Owens- CEO, Owens Media Group LLC; Sharif J. Small, AFC, Retirement Tax Accounting; Dr. Cerise Elliott, Dementias of Aging Branch, Division of Neuroscience at the National Institute of Aging; Vanessa Brown, Owner of Rob N Ness Adult Medical Daycare and Maurissa Stone, Owner and Director of the Living Well. Other panelist and participants included members of the 19 national collaborating organization of the Black Women's Agenda. The Maryland State representative for AARP was present to provide the participants access to all of the resources available for caregivers and provided the perspective and history of AARP as an organization that addresses the issues of its community. For more information, visit AARP's Caregiving Resource Center at www.aarp.org/caregiving and the Black Women's Agenda, Inc. at www.bwa-inc.org.
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Maryland State Executive Board Soror Kimberlyn Faulkner State Secretary, State Stork’s Nest Soror Faulkner was initiated in November 1999 via the Mu Xi Chapter at North Carolina State University. Presently, she is a member of Eta Pi Zeta Chapter and has held offices on the Local, State and Regional levels.
Soror Myra D. Witcher State Assistant Secretary Soror Witcher was initiated into Theta Eta Chapter at UMBC. She is currently a member of Delta Zeta Zeta Chapter, the Atlantic Region Co-Historian, nurse, wife and mother.
Soror Tezhra O. Tucker State Financial Secretary Soror Tucker is US Army Retired and currently is a Department of Defense Computer Scientist. She holds an MBA, has 2 sons, 3 grandsons and works hard for the Sisterhood. Soror Tamra Jackson State Treasurer Soror Jackson is an active licensed CPA and a proud Zeta for 12 years serving on Tau Eta Zeta Chapter’s membership and budget & finance committees.
Soror Teraleen Campbell State Parliamentarian Soror Campbell is a Zeta Life Member and Charter Member of Tau Delta Zeta. She serves as Regional Social Action Coordinator and has served as a facilitator, Inspirational speaker and tireless advocate against domestic violence.
Soror Michelle Hasty State Representative to the Regional Nominating Committee Soror Hasty was initiated 2002 into the Alpha Zeta Chapter. She is the current Anti-Grammateus for Tau Eta Zeta Chapter and is professionally employed with Bon Secours Health System.
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Maryland State Executive Board Soror Avonda Thompson State Representative to the Regional Elections Committee & Pi Omicron Zeta Chapter President Soror Thompson was initiated in 1990 and is a Zeta Legacy. She is the President of Pi Omicron Zeta Chapter and an elected State Officer.
Parliamentarian Pearl The following acronym serves as a guide for preparing meeting agendas -
MRS. SUN RONR 11th page 353
That stands for :
Minutes Reports of officers, boards and standing committees Special or Ad Hoc Committee Reports (Ex: Founders' Day Luncheon) Special Orders (Matters that were previously assigned special priority Ex: Atlantic Regional Exec Board Meeting)
Unfinished business and General Orders (Matters from the preceding meeting or were scheduled for the present meeting Ex: election report and bylaws report) New business (Introduces new items of business or any matters not disposed of under Unfinished Business or General Orders or entertains new motions. This is not the time to discuss what you think or want. Remember, no motion - no debate.) Many societies also include a heading such as For the Good of Zeta, General Good and Welfare or Open Forum. This is where announcements and prayer requests should go. Also, call to order is not to be included as the first item of business on the meeting agenda. It is simply to be done, but is not considered as part of the order of business. Note: it is fine to include the items that are peculiar to our organization, such as the devotional and action items. Lastly, flexibility is not a parliamentary or RONR term.
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Strengthening the Bond of Sisterhood through Knowledge Tau Eta Zeta Chapter (Baltimore City) believes success can not be fully achieved without vision and knowledge. On Saturday, August 23, 2014, THZ hosted its annual Leadership Retreat. The purpose of the retreat was to provide useful information to chapter officers, committee chairs, future leaders and sorors that will enable them to perform effectively, efficiently and productively throughout the upcoming year. With laptop and tablets blazing, sorors were attentive to the presenters for the day. Soror Tamara D. Harris, THZ’s first president and current Treasurer, presented a phenomenal fiscal responsibility workshop which included team building exercises to ensure everyone understood the policies and procedures outlined in the Financial Procedures manual. Soror Lisa M. Hudley, THZ’s second president and current Assistant Treasurer, presented a magnificent workshop outlining the roles and responsibilities of committee chairs. This workshop covered numerous aspects from appropriately planning for the first committee meeting to closing the last one and presenting a final report to the chapter. Soror Wanda A. Calvin Claiborne, THZ’s third president and current Foundation Chair, presented an indepth historical overview of the Sharon K. Harvey Memorial Foundation, Inc. Soror Calvin Claiborne discussed the roles of each committee chair and/or foundation chair from the conception stage to present day. She encouraged sorors to consider serving on the Foundation’s committee as well as possibly running for a Board position. To ensure that all sorors are properly prepared for the new sorority year and the push to be more technologically savvy, Sorors Harris and Hudley presented a brief tutorial on using the Google Drive. The day was power packed and filled very useful and important information. Tau Eta Zeta Chapter feels confident that this will be a wonderful year and has extreme confidence in its elected and appointed officers. To ensure it’s continued growth and development, THZ will host a Parliamentary Procedures workshop on Saturday, October 4 at 1:30 p.m.
Eta Pi Zeta’s Annual Crab Feast On July 26, 2014, Eta Pi Zeta Chapter, Montgomery County, held its Annual Crab Feast at East County Community Center, Silver Spring, MD. This was an all-you-can-eat extravaganza featuring not only crabs, but all other summertime foods and a plethora of desserts. Zeta’s own DJ Shazzle provided music throughout the event. The event was attended by a host of sorors throughout Maryland and neighboring states, including our very own State Director Danielle R. Green, family and friends. In addition, there was a great representation of the Divine 9. Eta Pi Zeta thanks everyone for an enjoyable and successful event and looks forward to your attendance next year!
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State Appointed Officers Soror Aisha Hilliard State Amicae Affairs Coordinator Soror Hilliard joined Zeta in December 2002. She has held numerous positions on the local level. She currently serves as an attorney representing juvenile offenders in DC.
Soror Weldina Conde State Amicae Affairs Coordinator Soror Conde celebrates 25 years of membership in both Zeta and the educational field. She has served in many elected and appointed positions throughout the sorority.
Soror Charbet Duckett State Budget and Finance Coordinator Charbet Duckett, a 28 year Zeta, was initiated at James Madison University, Theta Nu Chapter. She has served on the national, regional, state and local levels as well as PGNPHC President. Soror Duckett is a CPA at Williams Adley & Co. Soror Erika Moott State Communications Coordinator Soror Moott was initiated in 2004 via Gamma Chapter at Morgan State University. She presently serves as the Protocol Coordinator for Chi Beta Zeta Chapter. She is employed with the Department of Health and Human Services. Soror Dr. Confidence Gbarayor State Demographics Coordinator Soror Gbarayor was initiated in 2009 through Alpha Zeta Chapter. A federal employee, she currently serves as the chapter’s financial secretary and previously as the Myrtle Tyler Faith Fund Treasurer.
Soror Reunite Johnson State Finer Womanhood Observance Coordinator & Iota Chi Zeta Chapter President Soror Johnson is the current President of Iota Chi Zeta and Finer Womanhood Coordinator for the State of Maryland.
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State Appointed Officers Soror Kim Beverly Muhammad State Healthy Living Coordinator Soror Beverly Muhammad was initiated through Tau Eta Zeta Chapter in 2009. Professionally, she is employed with Anne Arundel County Head Start as an Education Coordinator for Disabilities/Mental Health Services.
Soror Roberta L. Clay State Historian Soror Clay is a charter member of Omicron Chi Zeta Chapter in Harford County, Maryland. She is a Zeta Legacy via her mother, Triumphant Soror Gladys V. Lewis.
Soror Lisa M. Hudley State Life Members/Zeta Doves Coordinator Soror Hudley has been a Zeta since 1993 and is a Diamond Life Member. She is an active member of Tau Eta Zeta chapter.
Soror Dawn J. Kemp State Membership Coordinator Soror Kemp was initiated in 1992 via Nu Gamma Chapter at Coppin State College. She currently serves as a member of the National Education Foundation and works for the University of Maryland University College.
Soror Dr. Nicole Allain State Youth Coordinator Dr. Allain was initiated Towson State University in Fall 1993. She currently works as coordinator special initiatives at Montgomery County Public Schools and is the proud mother of a one year old, Joshua Isaiah.
Soror Lisa Turner State Photographer Soror Turner is a Certified Fraud Examiner and Auditing Consultant She is following the journey GOD has laid before her and enjoys learning the path HE leads her on!
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State Appointed Officers Soror Camelia D. Clark State Protocol and Amenities Coordinator A Zeta Legacy, Soror Clark was initiated in 1991 through Xi Delta Chapter (University of Pittsburgh). She is a Kappa wife and her daughter is an Amicette. She also serves diligently at Union Bethel AME Church.
Soror Christina Debnam State Public Relations and Marketing Coordinator Soror Debnam was initiated Spring 2006 through Omicron Gamma Chapter (Bowie State University) and currently is a member of Tau Eta Zeta Chapter.
Soror Jasmine White State Public Relations and Marketing Coordinator Soror White was initiated in 1997 through Psi Lambda Chapter. She is the Vice President of Sigma Psi Zeta and works in broadcast television and video production in Washington, DC.
Soror Tameka Daniels State Scholarship Coordinator & Lambda Gamma Zeta Chapter President Soror Daniels has been a Zeta for 19 years and a member of Lambda Gamma Zeta Chapter since 2002. She is in her 2nd term as president and is enjoying the "call to lead."
Lisa Collazo-Dingle, Esquire Chief Legal Council Soror Collazo-Dingle was initiated at Upsilon Chapter. She is a member of Tau Eta Zeta Chapter and serves as the State of Maryland Legal Counsel.
Soror Lisa Simpson-Smith State Chapter Management & Development Coordinator Soror Simpson-Smith is a member of Tau Delta Zeta Chapter and has served in many roles. Professionally, Soror Simpson-Smith is a Human Resources Manager.
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State Appointed Officers Soror Elizabeth Kemp-Caulder State March of Dimes & Prematurity Awareness Coordinator A Zeta for nearly 20 years, Soror Kemp-Caulder currently serves as Assistant Treasurer for the Sharon K. Harvey Memorial Foundation at Tau Eta Zeta chapter.
Soror Tamara D. Harris Editor of the Maryland Messenger & State Instructional Design Coordinator A 17 year Zeta, Soror Harris is a Diamond Life Member and charter member of Tau Eta Zeta Chapter. Professionally, she is a Mathematical Statistician and has served on every level within the sorority.
Soror Nieja Robinson State Administrator Soror Robinson celebrates 22 years in our sisterhood this Fall. She helps ensure that the procedures and practices of the state remain consistent and courteous. She has over 15 years of administrative experience.
Soror Roslyn M. Hannibal-Booker Grants Coordinator & Mu Xi Zeta Chapter President Soror Hannibal-Booker is a Life Member and serves on the National Educational Foundation and the MD School for the Deaf Boards. She is also the Director of Philanthropy for the Center for Urban Families (CFUF)
Soror Cheryl D. Brown State Founders’ Day Co-Coordinator & Omicron Chi Zeta Chapter President Soror Brown was initiated in 1983 through Alpha Zeta Chapter. She has held numerous Zeta positions and is a ZOL Certified Trainer. She is employed with the State of Maryland and is married to Carl Brown, Sr. Soror Vanessa Arnold State Founders’ Day Co-Coordinator Soror Arnold was initiated Spring 2001 through Epsilon Rho Chapter and is presently a member of Tau Eta Zeta Chapter. Professionally, she works as a Foreign Claims Representative for the Social Security Administration.
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State Appointed Officers Soror Prudence Henderson State Awards Coordinator Soror Henderson was initiated in 1999. She has held various positions on the chapter level and is currently a member of Mu Xi Zeta chapter.
Soror Patricia Twitty State Z-HOPE Coordinator Soror Twitty was initiated April of 2002. Since that time, she has been devoted to the principles of the sorority.
Soror Tammy Wise State March for Babies Coordinator Soror Wise has served as Tau Delta Zeta Chapter’s March of Dimes Team Captain for over 3 years. Under her leadership, TDZ was the 2014 top fundraising team in Prince George's County
Meditation Corner Strength through Faith “But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.” (Hebrews 11:6)
Pleasing God means having faith in His salvation plan, obeying Him, and seeking His direction for your life.
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TDZ Serves During the Summer Tau Delta Zeta Chapter has remained busy serving the community this Summer. The chapter participated in the annual National Night Out on Tuesday, August 5. National Night Out began in 1984 as an effort to promote involvement in crime prevention activities, policecommunity partnerships, neighborhood camaraderie to send a message to criminals letting them know that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back. Tau Delta Zeta has participated in the event in the city of Laurel for the past four years. This year, a Z-HOPE Activity for youth and voter registration drive was conducted. On Saturday, August 23, TDZ connected with community partner Sisters 4 Sisters, Inc. and Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Gamma Pi Chapter to present a Back to School Celebration for needy families. The event included distribution of nearly 200 back packs and school supplies. TDZ sorors conducted a voter registration drive and Get Out the Vote Efforts. They also spearheaded a clothing drive and coordinated a clothing boutique wherein attendees were able to select clothing, school uniforms and other accessories for the entire family. In addition, breakout sessions were conducted on bullying for students and education for parents. One of the highlights of the day featured three Omegas, employed by local police departments, sharing tips on how best to interact with the police and avoid situations. This segment was added because of the various incidents that have transpired throughout the country involving police and people of color. The Omegas conveyed that they are indeed dedicated to protect and serve. That particular session yielded great participation from students and parents. The overall event was a huge success.
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State Chapter Basilei Soror Neva W. Brown Alpha Zeta Chapter President Baltimore City Soror Brown is a Diamond Life member and has served as committee chair, chapter officer, chair/trustee of the Myrtle Tyler Faithful Fund, Inc. Soror Joy Hall Chi Beta Zeta Chapter President Baltimore County Soror Hall is currently serving her second term as President of Chi Beta Zeta Chapter located in Windsor Mill, MD, chartered in June 2008.
Soror Gayle Lyke Delta Zeta Zeta Chapter President Prince George’s County Soror Lyke is the daughter of Triumphant Soror Nettie Joe Moffett (Alpha Omega Zeta) and the mother of two. She was initiated through Lambda Gamma Chapter in 1986 and has served in various office on the Graduate and Undergraduate levels. Soror Arlinda J. Clark, Esq. Eta Pi Zeta Chapter President Montgomery County Soror Clark is a regulatory and compliance attorney and has held several positions within Zeta including former Pennsylvania State Director. She currently is a member of the National Legal Council and is ZOL certified (Gold). Soror Levette Jones Phi Alpha Zeta Chapter President Charles County Soror Jones is a Telecommunications Administrator in Washington, DC. She is a proud member of Phi Alpha Zeta Chapter in Southern Maryland.
Soror Jeanette James Rho Eta Zeta Chapter President Anne Arundel County Soror James was initiated into Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. through Omega Beta Chapter at Fayetteville State University, NC.
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State Chapter Basilei Soror Candyce J. Coates Sigma Psi Zeta Chapter President Prince George’s County Soror Coates was initiated in 2003 through Upsilon Chapter. She has held various positions on the local, state and regional level including Atlantic Region Amicae Coordinator and State Grammateus. Soror Laura Charles-Horne Tau Delta Zeta Chapter President Prince George’s County Soror Charles-Horne is a bilingual, social service professional. She is very passionate about Sisterhood and Service, she is a Life Member and has served in various positions. Soror Kimberly B. Whitaker Tau Eta Zeta Chapter President Baltimore City Soror Whitaker is the 4th President of Tau Eta Zeta Chapter. She was initiated in 1986 through Gamma Chapter. She has served in the sorority in various capacities.
Soror Sharon Randolph Tau Omega Zeta Chapter President Baltimore County Soror Randolph was initiated Spring 1999 into Alpha Zeta. She previously served as the First Vice President when it reactivated in March 2013. Soror Lynn Simpson Epsilon Rho Sojourner Douglass College Soror Simpson is a Junior and majoring in Criminal Justice. She is currently employed by the State of Maryland Department of Corrections.
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State Amicae Auxiliaries Amica LaVerne Bell Lowery Zeta Amicae of Anne Arundel County President Amica Lowery was born and raised in Goldsboro, NC. She is a member of the First Baptist Church of Highland Park, in Landover, MD. She has one lovely daughter, She’Lon Lowery.
Amica Beatrice Young Zeta Amicae of Greater Baltimore President Amica Young has been an Amicae member since 2002. She is currently employed with the University of Md. Medical Center. She is married to Ernest C. Young, III and has four children and eight grandchildren.
Amica Dawn Foster Zeta Amicae of Montgomery County President Amica Foster serves as the State of Maryland Amicae Recording Secretary. She has always had a passion for helping others and giving back to the community. She is fulfilled when she sees people improving their mind, body and sprit.
Amica Shirley Terry Zeta Amicae of Prince George’s County Amica Terry is the President of Zeta Amicae of Prince George’s County. She has been an Amicae for about 20 years. Amica Terry serves the LORD with gladness and enjoys serving others.
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Important Information Congratulations!!! The State of Maryland would like to congratulate the following sorors on a successful campaign. Soror Roslyn M. Hannibal-Booker National Education Foundation Soror Dawn J. Kemp National Education Foundation
Youth Advisors All currently appointed youth group advisors must be certified via youth certification training, criminal background checks, CPR/AED/First Aid certification. Criminal background checks/green lights & CPR/AED/First-Aid certifications must be (scanned) & emailed to the MDS Youth Coordinator Dr. Nicole Allain at mdstateyouth1@gmail.com by September 30, 2014. In addition, submit your calendar of programs/events/projects, rosters and meeting locations on the same said date. Each group must have a minimum of an 2 certified Sorors working with the youth. Every advisor and committee member must have the above documentation or she cannot participate with anything regarding our youth. Communication and Documentation The State of Maryland has embraced modern technology and will utilize Dropbox to share information. For access to the dropbox, please contact your chapter president. Regional Executive Board Meeting Online registration for the Regional Executive Board Meeting is now open and will be available until October 18, 2014. For additional information, please visit: http://zpbatlanticregion.eventbee.com/event?eid=133125602
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Chapter Basilei, State Executive Board, State Appointed Officers, Sorors, Amicae and Youth, Whether it is the first day or the last day, WE are celebrating the ENTIRE month!
Sharing Happy Birthday Celebrations with YOU for SEPTEMBER!! Sincerely, Soror Danielle R. Green Maryland State Director