The Zeta Call

The Newsletter for the State of New Jersey

Inside this issue:
New Jersey Storks Nest Committee Z-Lessons 1

Mary B. Wright, International President

June 2013

Volume 3, Issue 4

Message from the State Director

New Jersey State Z-HOPE 4 Initiative: 2013 Elder Care Nutrition Project Omicron Omicron Zeta 5 Zeta Amicae of Gloucester County Scholarship Brunch Gamma Nu Zeta Chapter Welcomes New Sorors 5

Gamma Omicron Zeta 5 Amicettes Host Successful Fundraiser March for Babies New Jersey State Executive Board Meeting Atlantic Regional Conference Projects Parliamentary Corner Upcoming Important Dates 6 8 8 12 12

reetings Sorors and Amicae! It is hard to believe it but another fiscal year is coming to a close! I thank you again for all of your support and look forward to seeing you in Indy at ZOL and the Amicae Retreat and Undergraduate Retreat, and at our last sister event of the year on June 8. Please stay tuned to your email for updates regarding the Statewide MIP training and the Regional Conference. Congratulations to all newly elected officers. I pray that you have wonderful transition and planning meetings this summer

please let me know if I can help in any way! Finally, information and photos from the State Meeting are included in the newsletter. Key info: 1. 2014 Founders Day Observance January 19, 2014 in South Jersey 2. 2014 State Conference April 25 and 26

New Jersey Storks Nest Committee

he recently announced members of the New Jersey State Stork's Nest Committee will be in charge of increasing the number of Nests in the State and establishing the funding and relationships necessary to advance the goals of the Stork's Nest program. Congratulations to: Soror Tjwana Dennis-Jenkins, R.N., Chair (Eta Omicron Zeta Chapter) Soror Nicole Warren, Co-Chair (Chi Rho Zeta Chapter) Soror Hillary Dow, Committee Member -

Corporate/Non-Profit Relationships (Sigma Zeta Zeta Chapter) Soror Dawn Williamson-McBean, Committee Member - Corporate /Non Profit Relationships (Gamma Nu Zeta Chapter) Soror Deseree McFarlane, Committee Member - State Programs Liaison (Sigma Zeta Zeta Chapter) Soror Stacey Lawson, Committee Member Finances and Funding (Rho Tau Zeta Chapter)

WELCOME NEW SORORS!

Omicron Epsilon Keiasha Daniel Nicole Thompson Kaitlin West

2013 Text4baby State Enrollment Contest

n an effort to reach more women with important information related to the Health Insurance Marketplace, text4baby has launched the 2013 State Enrollment Contest a friendly competition among states to connect even more women to critical health and safety information All 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands are eligible. The top states to enroll the highest percentage of mothers in text4baby between May 12 and October 21, 2013 will be announced at the American Public Health Association Annual Meeting in Boston, Mass. in

early November. Here are some tools: Dedicated State Enrollment Contest page on www.text4baby.org website: http://bit.ly/17MqXMV Partner Outreach Toolkit that provides outreach strategies for promoting text4baby in your state or community: http://bit.ly/13xfDxu Brief informational video that explains how the service works and shares testimon i a l s f ro m pro v i de r s : h t t p :/ / bit.ly/11Nv1eW

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Monthly Embellishment & Training for the Sorors of New Jersey
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. State of New Jersey Soror Gina Merritt -Epps, Esq., N ew Jersey State Direc tor

June 2013 Volume 3 Issue 10

Message from the State Director: How to Make Effective Use of Emails and Conference Calls

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s someone who is admittedly not a phone person, Ive come to rely on email as a primary method of communication in both my professional and Zeta life. However, just like any other mode of communication, email can be misused and overused, and can decrease efficiency. Below are some email etiquette tips that should

be implemented into your communications for Zeta at all levels whenever possible, keeping in mind that sometimes, a phone conference or face-to-face meeting works best. Be concise. Attempt to keep emails to one paragraph or less. If the information you need to provide requires multiple Note the topic of your email in the subject line. The subject line should tell the recipient what the topic is, and whether you are providing information or requesting an action. For example, an appropriate subject entry is Request for approval of new charter. Or, if the email is only providing information, use FYI in the subject line. When replying to an email, be sure to amend the subject line if your reply is in reference to another topic. In other words, please dont respond to an email to address a different topic without changing the subject line. Communicate action steps first, not last. Bring attention action items by listing them in the beginning of the email. Number your questions. Itemize multiple points or questions as numbered items in all email correspondence. Include deadlines. By respectfully proposing deadlines, you assist the reader in prioritizing their many tasks. Explain if you are unable to meet a deadline. If someone sends you an urgent email that you cant get to by the proposed deadline, reply with a quick note to let them know when you will be address the request. This will reduce the senders anxiety, and prevent a future reminder email from them. 7. Dont send Thanks! emails. In a business setting, the general rule is, if you dont have anything substantive and/or actionable to say, dont send the email. Refraining from sending the one -word Thanks! email is tough, because it can feel ungrateful. However, the sender will probably be grateful for one less email. 8. Never send an angry or contentious email. Email is a severely limited medium when it comes to conveying tone. Angry emails are never a good idea. More often than not, they just create more anxiety and more email. Occasionally, writing an angry email can be therapeutic. If this is the case, get it off your chest, and then delete the email. Emails leave too much room for misunderstanding. Also, remember that the recipient can forward your email, which can create further misunderstandings. Please remember that emails are discoverable in litigation. 9. Avoid using reply all. If youve received an email sent to a large group of people, do your best to avoid replying to all when you respond. Generally, only the sender needs your response. If using the reply all feature really seems necessary, you are probably having a conversation that would be better (and more efficiently) had face-to-face. 10. Do not send confidential information by email. Once you hit send, you cannot control how or to whom the confidential information is sent. paragraphs, this is a sign it is better to discuss the issue in person or by phone, or to attach a document to the email.

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Conference Call Etiquette

s discussed with respect to emails, it is often more appropriate to use a conference call. Conference calls are also great for Committee meetings, as they eliminate travel time and time away from home. Below are guidelines to make your calls more effective.

1. For a major undertaking and/or the initial meeting, have at least one in-person meeting. 2. Group conference calls are for issues of general consumption when participating on a group conference call, refrain from raising issues that are particular only to you. Raise those issues in a one-on-one call. 3. Provide/Review the agenda and handouts for a group call or meeting, the leader should provide an agenda and handouts one week in advance. All participants should print and review the materials in advance. TIP FOR CALL ORGANIZER: Send a Sisterly reminder email one or two days in advance of the call, and provide the agenda, call in # and handouts again. 4. Follow up with Minutes/To-Do list Everyone is very busy, so providing a listing of tasks after the call (along with the date of the next call) is a great practice. This also allows the participants to listen during the call instead of taking notes. Be sure to identify the note taker in advance of the call. 5. Distinguish the call in time from the start time how annoying is it to begin the call, only to hear the entry of those that call in late? It is equally bothersome to start the call late to allow people to call in. The leader should ask everyone to call in at least 5 minutes before the call so that it can begin on time. Participants, if you call in late, please refrain from announcing yourself. 6. Provide ground rules for the call Sample ground rules/instructions are below:
If possible, please call from a landline. Please call from a quiet area. If possible, please mute your line to minimize background noise. There will be an opportunity to

un-mute your phone if you have questions.

Please ask questions applicable to the group. Please save questions specific to your chapter to a

call or email with the State Director.

Minutes from the call will be provided. The call will begin promptly at 8:00 p.m. Eastern. Please call in no later than 7:55 p.m.

Upcoming Events: Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.

lease support our Sigma Brothers at these future events:

The Brothers of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., Zeta Rho Sigma Chapter will be hosting a

Summertime "BLUAU" Comedy Show/Cabaret After Party on Saturday, June 15, 2013 at the Wayne Bryant Community Center, 323 E Charleston Ave, Lawnside, N.J Tickets are $20 in advance and $30 at the door. All proceeds will benefit the chapters scholarship fund.
Chi Sigma Chapter will host its 2013 Sigma Beta Luncheon on Saturday, June 1 at Seton Hall

University, 400 South Orange Avenue, South Orange, NJ 07079, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tickets are $50.
Eta Phi Sigma Chapter will host a Game Night on Saturday, June 22 at Jordans Lounge, 247 Newark

Ave., Jersey City, NJ, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tickets are $10.

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New Jersey State Z-HOPE Initiative: 2013 Elder Care Nutrition Project

hank you to everyone for helping us to meet the States $1,500 goal for the Meals on Wheels initiative! There is still time to donate to fight hunger and promote elder care. Please make all checks/money orders payable to Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated-State of New Jersey in the memo section, please write NJ ZHOPE Initiative: Elder Care Nutrition Project. Please contact Soror Wanda Wilson-Little for the reporting form and mailing instructions at njzhope@gmail.com. Deadline for donations is June 20, 2013.
Zeta Delta Zeta Soror Pauline Gibson Sigma Zeta Zeta Omicron Omicron Zeta
New Jersey State Director Soror Gina Merritt-Epps, Esq. (standing) with Soror Constance Johnson of Rho Rho Zeta Chapter (Bridgeton, N.J) at the chapters Marlene A. Kelly Finer Womanhood Scholarship Breakfast on Saturday, May 4.

$100.00 $100.00 $150.00 $50.00 $75.00 $50.00 $192.00 $50.00 $100.00 $100.00 $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 $100.00 $100.00 $100.00 $50.00 $100.00 $100.00

Psi Pi Chi Rho Zeta Omega Mu Zeta Rho Rho Zeta Epsilon Xi Zeta Gamma Omicron Zeta Zeta Amicae of Newark/Oranges Zeta Amicae of Camden Zeta Amicae of Gloucester County Zeta Amicae of Moorestown Zeta Amicae of Princeton/Trenton

Congratulations to New Jerseys New Life Members!

Gamma Nu Zeta Kimyatta Pitts Titessa Smith Epsilon Xi Zeta Rosita Henley-Purnell Ericka D. Lively Iva P. McBride Eta Omicron Zeta Billie Bailey Anjanette Highsmith Latasha Teamer Sigma Zeta Zeta Andrea Todman Deseree McFarlane

Xi Tau Zeta Phi Mu Gamma Nu Zeta Eta Omicron Zeta

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Omicron Omicron ZetaZeta Amicae of Gloucester County Scholarship Brunch

he Zetas of Omicron Omicron Zeta and the Amicae of Gloucester County held their Scholarship Awards Brunch on Saturday, April 20 at Auletto Caterers in Almonesson. The chapter celebrated its 20th year of service in Gloucester County by honoring Councilwoman Gwendolyn Brown of Woodbury and awarding $4,000 in scholarships.
New Jersey State Director Soror Gina Merritt-Epps, Esq. (standing, center) with the Sorors of Omicron Omicron Zeta Chapter and the Amicae of Gloucester County at their Scholarship Brunch on Saturday, April 20.

Gamma Omicron Zeta Amicettes Host Successful Fundraiser

he Astonishing Amicette Youth Group (Gamma Omicron Zeta Chapter) held an Applebee's Flap Jack fundraiser on Saturday, May 11. They raised enough funds to contribute $200 towards the March of Dimes and have a weekend retreat! The Amicettes thank the members of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Gamma Omicron Zeta Chapter; members of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, State of New Jersey, Brothers of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc., Chi Sigma Chapter, Sigma Beta Club, family and friends for supporting this endeavor.

Gamma Nu Zeta Chapter Welcomes New Sorors

Pictured from left: Breanna Little, Savannah Jackson, Cyan Glen. Leah Freytas, and Mekhia Dickerson

he Gamma Nu Zeta Chapter (Camden) would like to welcome our newest Sorors to the Blue and White Family! Introducing Spring 2013: Sorors Tiffany Cobourne, Barbara McDowell-Medley and Latina Thomas!

Zeta Amicae of Plainfield Stretch It Out

he Zeta Amicae of Plainfield, in partnership with the Senior Ministry of St. Johns Baptist Church in Scotch Plains sponsored Stretch It Out: Living with Arthritic Pain. On Wednesday, April 17, 25 seniors participated in various types of exercises to help alleviate joint pain. The Amicae invited Charmaine Trott-Walker, a local fitness instructor, to provide this interesting program designed for seniors. The seniors left the session with helpful information and exercises for arthritis and joint pain. This was part of the Amicaes senior Z-HOPE initiative.

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New Jersey Zetas and Auxiliaries Walk Tall for March for Babies

Congratulations to Soror Jorelle Green-Smith, President of Omega Mu Zeta Chapter, for individually raising more than $1,000 for March for Babies! The March of Dimes has designated her a Top Walker for this year!

Omega Mu Zeta Chapter Family

Eta Omicron Zeta Chapter

Xi Tau Zeta Chapter Family and Phi Mu Chapter Epsilon Xi Zeta, Chi Alpha and Omicron Epsilon Chapters

Gamma Omicron Zeta, Psi Pi and Beta Nu Chapters

Omicron Omicron Zeta Chapter Family

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NJ March for Babies Results

By Soror Sarecia Johnson, NJ March of Dimes Representative he 2013 March for Babies was a SUCCESS! As of May 15, 2013, the State of New Jersey has raised $13,380.48. When we walk in March for Babies, we give hope to the more than half a million babies born to soon each year. A big thank you to all the chapters and auxiliaries who participated whether by walking, raising funds or volunteering in March for Babies. Congratulations to Zeta Delta Zeta Chapter as the top fundraising chapter in the State of NJ. As a reminder, chapters may raise funds through Sept. 1, 2013 and are able to receive Z-HOPE points. Please submit the appropriate documentation to receive Z-points according to chapter size. Activities must be verified by the State Z-HOPE Coordinator. To receive Z-Points, upon completion of the project, request a letter or report on letterhead from the Director of the local March of Dimes office detailing the amount raised and number of paid walkers. Attach a copy of the letter to the ZHOPE Chapter Summary Form and submit to the State Z-HOPE Coordinator, Soror Wanda Wilson-Little: njzhope@gmail.com.

Chapter Name (Indicate Group) Gamma Nu Zeta Gamma Nu Zeta (Amicae Auxiliary) Gamma Omicron Zeta Gamma Omicron Zeta (Amicette Youth Auxiliary) Epsilon Xi Zeta Zeta Delta Zeta Eta Omicron Zeta Omicron Omicron Zeta Omicron Omicron Zeta (Amicae Auxiliary) Omicron Omicron Zeta (Archonettes Auxiliary) Omicron Omicron Zeta (Amicettes Auxiliary) Rho Tau Zeta Sigma Zeta Zeta Sigma Zeta Zeta (Amicae Auxiliary) Chi Rho Zeta Omega Mu Zeta Omicron Epsilon Chi Alpha Psi Pi Xi Tau Zeta (includes Phi Mu, Archonettes and Pearlettes) NJ Grand Totals

Date of Walk 4/28 4/28 5/5 5/5 4/21 4/28 4/28 4/28 4/28 4/28 4/28 4/28 4/28 4/28 4/28 4/28 4/21 4/21 5/5

Location

No. of Walkers

Amount

Virtua Hospital, Voorhees Virtua Hospital, Voorhees Brookdale Park, Bloomfield Brookdale Park, Bloomfield Mercer County Park, West Windsor Virtua Hospital, Voorhees Rutgers University, Piscataway Rowan University Rowan University Rowan University Rowan University Wayne Hills High School Liberty State Park, Jersey City Liberty State Park, Jersey City Virtua Hospital, Voorhees Johnson Park, Piscataway Mercer County Park, West Windsor Mercer County Park, West Windsor Watchung Park, Bloomfield

8 1 20 2 12 20 12 10 0 0 0 27 13 2 5 14 6 2 10

$605.00 $55.00 $1,278.00 $200.00 $800.00 $2,524.15 $1,352.00 $500.00 $500.00 $86.89 $155.44 $660.00 $300.00 $25.00 $350.00 $2,475.00 $87.00 $62.00 $500.00

Chapter/Auxiliary size Up to 4 members 5-25 members 26-50 members Over 50 members

Required financial contribution/ amount of Z-Points $200 100 bonus+ 50 for every $500 over $500 100 bonus+ 50 for every $500 over $700 100 bonus+ 50 for every $500 over $1,500 100 bonus+ 50 for every $500 over

Sigma Zeta Zeta Chapter Family and Upsilon Tau

4/28

Boardwalk, Ocean City

14 178

$865.00 $13,380.48

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13th New Jersey State Director Soror Gina Merritt-Epps, Esq. (third from left) with the charter members of Kappa Upsilon, pictured from left: Soror Tanayah Flores, Soror AnnaKay Brown, Soror Melissa Ransome, Soror Nykhia Walker and Soror Marika Morris.

Kappa Upsilon Chapter Chartering Ceremony Performed at New Jersey State Executive Board Meeting

t the New Jersey State Executive Board Meeting on Saturday, April 27, the 15th New Jersey Undergraduate ChapterKappa Upsilon (Ramapo College of New Jersey) was chartered.

The charter members of Kappa Upsilon are Soror Annakay Brown, Soror Tanayah Flores, Soror Marika Morris, Soror Melissa Ransome and Soror Nykhia Walker. Congratulations and thank you to the members of Rho Tau Zeta for their work in establishing this chapter.

Atlantic Regional Conference Projects

lease be aware of the following initiatives being undertaken for the 55th Atlantic Regional Leadership Conference in October:

Undergraduate Slide Show The activities of undergraduate chapters will be highlighted in a slide show. New Jersey chapters are asked to submit all photos of any of the following events: Chapter doing community service Chapter winning an award from the university Photo of the chapters charter members Deadline for submissions of photos is June 30, 2013. Please include your chapter name, location, individuals in the photos and year, if possible. Submissions may be emailed to njstatediraa@yahoo.com and rewilson06@gmail.com Undergraduate Videos At the 55th Atlantic Regional Leadership Conference Undergraduate Luncheon, undergraduate chapters who submit videos highlighting one of the following themes from each state in the region will be recognized. The State of New Jersey is seeking the undergraduate chapter who can produce the best video on one of these topics. Once all participating undergraduate chapters have submitted a video, a committee will select the best video to represent the State at the Atlantic Regional Leadership Conference. Videos must be submitted by June 30, 2013. The video must be on one of the following topics: Why we became Zetas
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Charter of Upsilon Tau Chapter Expanded at 2013 New Jersey State Executive Board Meeting

n 2011, Upsilon Tau Chapter was chartered, establishing a chapter at New Jersey City University (NJCU). NJCU is located down the street from Saint Peters University. While students from Saint Peter's have expressed interest in Zeta, the Sorority has been unable to establish a chapter there because the University does not allow Greek-lettered organizations. However, Saint Peters does allow its students to pursue membership in Greeklettered organizations as permitted by the national body of the fraternity or sorority. The National First-Anti Basileus, Soror Scarlet Black approved the MIP packets of 2 St. Peters students for induction into Upsilon Tau! The expanded chapter was acknowledged during the 2013 State Executive Board Meeting. Congrats Sorors!

13th New Jersey State Director Soror Gina Merritt-Epps, Esq. (third from right) with Upsilon Tau Chapter President Soror Monae Younger (left) and new members of Upsilon Tau: Soror Jordan Freels, Soror Akiyah Massey, Soror Latoya McLaughlin and Soror Malaisha Pierre Louis.

Amicettes of Omicron Omicron Zeta Hold A Daughters Lunch

he Amicettes of Omicron Omicron Zeta Chapter held A Daughters Brunch on Saturday, May 11 in West Deptford. The event was a tribute to the girls parents and supporters. Each girl showcased her talent by singing, dancing, reciting a poem or playing an instrument. The State Youth CoordinatorSouth, Soror Michelle Baynes, presented the winners of the State Youth Essay Contest to Amicette Justice Livingstone and Myaya Morton. All the girls received certificates for completing CAP program activities and gifts from the chapter Basileus for completing seven Z-HOPE Projects. The Amicettes Advisor, Soror Irene Richardson stated that the parents, Zetas and Amicae who attended this affair were impressed and proud of the young ladies of Omicron Omicron Zeta Chapter.

Reminder: Regular registration for the 55th Atlantic Regional Conference ends July 31, 2013!

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Awards List: 2013 New Jersey State Executive Board Meeting

Undergraduate Leadership Awards:
Soror Sasha Howard, NJ Chairman of the Undergraduate Council Soror Elexis Andruzzi, NJ Assistant Chairman of the Undergraduate Council Soror Alexis Maisonet, National Undergraduate Member-at-Large

State Initiative Awards:

2012 MSABC Walk, First Place: Xi Tau Zeta Chapter Family 2012 MSABC Walk, Second Place: Epsilon Xi Zeta Chapter Family 2012 MSABC Walk, Third Place: Rho Tau Zeta Chapter Family 2012 MSABC Walk, Fourth Place: Gamma Omicron Zeta Chapter Family 2012 March for Babies, First Place: Zeta Delta Zeta Chapter 2012 March for Babies, Second Place: Rho Tau Zeta Chapter 2012 March for Babies, Third Place: Epsilon Xi Zeta Chapter

Recognition - 65 Years of Service:

Gamma Nu Zeta Chapter

Recognition - 60 Years of Service:

Gamma Omicron Zeta Chapter

Sisterhood Award:
Soror Jenny L. Allen, Administrative Assistant, 2010 - 2012 Soror Kimyatta Pitts-McCloud, Administrative Assistant, 2010 - 2012

Graduate Leadership Awards:

Soror Mecca Brown, NJ Reclamation Chair - North

Grateful acknowledgment is extended to Soror Faith Kamara for the New Jersey State Executive Board photography in this edition of The Zeta Call.

Soror Adrienne Goldsboro, NJ Reclamation Chair - South Soror Isatta Kamara-Joseph, American Cancer Society Liaison Soror Shelly Freytas, American Cancer Society Liaison Committee Soror Shaionne Simmons, American Cancer Society Liaison Committee Soror Damali Stansbury, American Cancer Society Liaison Committee

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Chapter Reclamation Awards:

First Place: Omega Mu Zeta Chapter Second Place: Zeta Delta Zeta Chapter Third Place (tie): Eta Omicron Zeta Chapter and Rho Tau Zeta Chapter

Scholarships:
First Place: $1000 - Soror Tjwana Dennis-Jenkins Second Place (tie): $700 - Soror Mecca Brown and Soror Alexandra Leigh Major Third Place: $500 - Soror Keisha Tylor $200 Winners: Soror Khadijah Barnes Soror Melinda A. Padmore Soror Sasha G. Howard

Dr. Deborah Cannon Partridge Wolfe Life Members Scholarship:

Soror Melinda Padmore, Rho Tau Zeta Chapter, $500.00 Scholarship Soror Billie Bailey, Eta Omicron Zeta Chapter, $200.00 Scholarship

Youth Essay/Poster Awards:

Pearlette Poster:
First Place: Jumai Boxton-Gamma Omicron Zeta, $100 Second Place: Ava Patrick and Kyra Fuqua, Omega Mu Zeta $50

PearletteEssay:
First Place: Trinity Singletary, Gamma Nu Zeta, $100 Second Place: Brianna Fountain, Omega Mu Zeta, $50

Amicette:
First Place: Justice Livingston, Omicron Omicron Zeta, $100 Second Place: Myaya Morton, Omicron Omicron Zeta, $50

Archonettes:
First Place: Danielle McNeil, Xi Tau Zeta, $100 Second Place: Surat Lasisi, Gamma Nu Zeta, $50

Zet a P hi B et a S o ro r i t y, I n c. S t a t e o f N ew J er s ey
Soror Gina Merritt-Epps, Esq. New Jersey State Director 325 East Jimmie Leeds Road Suite 7 PMB 144 Galloway, NJ 08205 Phone: (609) 748-1470 Website: www.zphibnj.org E-mail: NJStateDir@aol.com www.facebook.com/zphibnj

Upcoming Important Dates

Sister Chapter Event: Omega Mu Zeta - 6/8/13 ZOL / National Undergraduate Retreat / National Amicae Retreat7/18/13 - 7/21/13 Sister Chapter Event: Omega Mu Zeta Summer Voyage 8/5/138/9/13 Atlantic Regional Conference 10/10/13 10/13/13

Newsletter designed by Soror Deseree McFarlane, State Publicity and Social Media Coordinator

Parliamentary Corner

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By Soror Titessa Smith, State Parliamentarian any chapters have elected new officers. Below is a quiz related to elected positions. Place the appropriate letter in the parentheses beside the number. Use each letter only once. Ex officio A. The length of time a person is to serve in an office President-elect B. By virtue of office Resignation C. An officer who is usually next in authority to the president Ruling D. The act of relinquishing an office or position Term of office E. A decision made by the presiding officer on a point of parliamentary procedure Vacancy F. A person elected to become president when the term of the current president ends Vice-president G. An unoccupied office or position 2. 1. F B 5. A

Atlantic Regional Conference Projects

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Our founders would be so proud of Zeta today because ... The next 93 years of Zeta will bring ... What inspires you to do the work of Zeta? Submissions can be emailed to njstatediraa@yahoo.com and rewilson06@gmail.com Again, you only have to submit a video on ONE of the above topics. Graduating Zetas and Auxiliary Members At the 55th Atlantic Regional Leadership Conference in October, all graduating Sorors and auxiliaries throughout the region will be recognized for their scholastic achievements. We would love for all of New Jerseys graduating Sorors, Archonettes and Amicae to be feat ured as well. As such, please submit by June 30, 2013: Pictures of you in your cap and gown Pictures can be of you individually or you in a group, but you must be wearing a cap and gown When submitting your photos, please include the name of the graduate, the institution of graduation; degree or diploma received and the chapter to which you belong. Photo submissions of graduate Sorors, undergraduate Sorors, Archonettes graduating from high school, or those leaving our Amicae by graduating from college are welcomed. Please email photos to njstatediraa@yahoo.com and rewilson06@gmail.com

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