Z-Lessons

Monthly Embellishment & Training for the Sorors of New Jersey

Building on the Principles of Zeta

While Blazing New Paths!

January 2014 Volume 4 Issue 5

Soror Mary B. Wright, International President Soror Janet Y. Bivins, Esq., Atlantic Regional Direc tor Soror Gina Merritt -Epps, Esq., N ew Jersey State Direc tor

In This Issue

Sigma Quiz Reclamation Instructions Founders Day Announcement NEF Scholarships Prematurity Awareness Pictures Chapter News Parliamentary Corner Key Dates and Deadlines

Message from the State Director: 100 Years of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.

e should always honor our Five Pearls for all that they did to es tablish We would th e be Zeta remiss,

sisterhood.

however, if we did not acknowledge the influence and encouragement of the Brothers of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. As we celebrate our Brothers Centennial, test your knowledge of Sigma History, Sigmas influence and Sigma facts below. 1. The Founders of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity are the Honorable: a. Charles R. S. Taylor, Leonard F. Morse, and Charles I. Brown b. A. Langston Taylor, Leonard F. Morse and Charles I. Brown c. A. Langston Taylor, Charles R. S. Taylor and Charles I. Brown 2. Which Sigma Founder coined Culture for Service, Service for Humanity? 3. Which Sigmas were instrumental in the founding of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.? 4. On which did initiative did Zeta and Sigma collaborate in 2012/2013? 5. The current International President of Phi Beta Sigma is _______________. 6. Always address Phi Beta Sigma members as _____ or the formal title of _________. 7. True/False: Zetas should rise upon the initial entrance of the International President of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated and remain standing until he is seated, and should rise in support of our constitutional bond when their fraternity hymn is sung. 8. Sigma Founder ___________ chartered numerous Sigma Chapters especially in Florida. He was also student of the Greek language, and he named the fraternity. 9. Sigma Founder ______ founded the Delta Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma at Kansas State University in Manhattan, Kansas, on April 9, 1917 and was a teacher at the Kansas Industrial School for Negroes in Topeka, Kansas.
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Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. State of New Jersey

Soror Gina Merritt-Epps, Esq. New Jersey State Director 325 East Jimmie Leeds Road Suite 7 PMB 144 Galloway, NJ 08205 (609) 748-1470 Website: www.zphibnj.org www.facebook.com/ZPhiBNJ E-mail: NJStateDir@aol.com Newsletter created by Soror Deseree McFarlane, Coordinator, Social Media and Publicity

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Message from the State Director: Reclamation Review

reetings, Sorors and Happy New Year! I pray that everyone had a wonderful Christmas holiday! As we plan to honor the founding of Zeta, let's also focus on reclaiming our inactive members. Please ensure

that your chapter has someone who is focusing on reclamation, and be sure to reach out to Sorors Mecca Brown and Adrienne Goldsboro, our State Reclamation Coordinators, for tips and guidance. The procedure for processing the financial obligations of reclaimed Sorors is outlined below. Please be sure to invite inactive Sorors to our Founders' Day Observance so that they can see the Blue and White family from the State of New Jersey in action as we promote the principle of scholarship. The reclamation process is governed by Article II of Zetas By -Laws, Section 9, Transfer of Membership. See also National Handbook sections titled Transfer of Membership and Finances. 1. A transfer reference will be issued to a Soror upon written request for transfer to a another chapter. The transfer card and required fees should be mailed to HQ by the chapter where the Soror seeks affiliation. 2. The National assessment for a reclaimed soror is $180 (Graduate)/$130 (Undergraduate) except from Jan. 16 to March 31 of each year, when the fee is $120 (Graduate/Undergraduate). Transfer fee = $5.00. Please remember to include all other National assessments. 3. The transfer card tells the new chapter that the Soror was a member in good standing. Good standing refers to both financial standing and the absence of charges for MIP or other violations. 4. If a Sorors former chapter is inactive or if she unknown to that chapter because of a long absence, she must go before a notary public and swear that she was in good standing when she left the former chapter. This notarized statement, along with written approval from the State and Regional Directors where the former chapter was located, may be used in lieu of the transfer card. 5. A Soror must be financial on all levels (National, Regional, State and Local) before she can be transferred. If she is unfinancial, she must reinstate with Nationals and pay all obligations, including transfer fees, before she can transfer. 6. Chapters are to exercise their own discretion, within constitutional guidelines, as to how often a financial Soror may transfer from a local chapter to another chapter of close proximity within the same region. 7. The local chapter has the right to determine its local reinstatement fee, separate and apart from the National fees.

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New Jersey State Leadership Conference April 25-26. 2014
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Room rates of $139 single and $159 double do not include tax.

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National Educational Foundation Application Procedure

he National Educational Foundation (NEF, www.zpbnef1975.org) is approaching one of their busiest seasons of the year, as it prepares to review the many scholarship applications it will receive in the next few months. The scholarship deadline for all applications is February 1, 2014, and awards will be announced on August 15, 2014. Applications can be obtained from the website or by mailing a self-addressed stamped envelope to national headquarters to the attention of NEF. NEF has designated two scholarships for members of the Sorority: the Nancy B. Woolridge McGee Graduate Fellowship and the Mildred Carter Bradham Social Work Fellowship. The application process is simple! Again, applications can be obtained online and an electronic application is available at the NEF website as well. With you completed application form, you should include three letters of recommendation as outlined, an official transcript, and a 150 word essay discussing your educational and professional aspirations. Please visit the website to learn more about NEF, donate and to obtain specific information about the application process. - Krystal Miller, NJ NEF Liaison Application Procedure Copies of the scholarship application form may be accessed electronically on the NEF website, www.zpbnef1975.org. To receive an application) by mail send your request in writing with a return self-addressed, stamped envelope to:

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. National Educational Foundation, Inc. 1734 New Hampshire Avenue, N.W. Washington, DC 20009
TO BE CONSIDERED, ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY: Three letters of recommendation to include: College Professor or High School Teacher Minister or Community Leader Other *For Zetas only: The third reference must be from the graduate Zeta Chapter signed by the Chapter President or Advisor. An official University/High School Transcript An essay of 150 words or more. Include information about yourself, community service activities, your educational goals and professional aspirations. How can this award help you to achieve these goals? Why should you receive this award? All numerical averages must be converted to an official G.P.A. by the school, college or university. Graduate students applying for a graduate scholarship must include official transcripts that denote graduation from an accredited college or university. Graduate students enrolled in a graduate program must provide an official college or university transcript showing completed courses and G.P.A. for one or more semesters. Applicants from international high schools, colleges or universities must present official transcripts in English and must have numerical averages or numerical grades converted to an official G.P.A. by the school, college or university. Applicants who are self-employed must provide a copy of their W-2 form to substantiate income of the applicant. All applicants must include documentation of community service activities. Application materials should be stapled together in the following order: completed application, transcript, letters of recommendation and essay. On the front of the envelope, in the bottom left corner, indicate the name of the scholarship for which you are applying.
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Prematurity Awareness in NJ

hanks to the members of the Blue and White Family in NJ for promoting Prem-

aturity Awareness during the month of November and for submitting your reports to the ZHOPE Coordinators! Please enjoy the pictures from around the State.

On Sunday, Nov. 17, Soror Tuwanda Anderson of Omicron Omicron Zeta Chapter conducted a Prematurity Awareness Sunday at her church for two services. Soror Anderson set up a display in the lobby of the church and read the script at the English service to 200 attendees. She also read the script with a translator to the Hispanic service of 400.

Gamma Nu Zeta and Rho Theta Chapter celebrating at Mt. Zion United Methodist Church in Lawnside, NJ. (Missing from photo:: Amica Myrick of Zeta Amicae of Camden)

Zeta Delta Zeta Chapter Prematurity Awareness Program at Chestnut Street U.A.M.E. Church in Camden County.

Sigma Zeta Zeta Chapter, Zeta Amicae of Jersey City, Amicettes, , with Gianna Rojas, March of Dimes Hudson County Community Director, Mt. Pisgah AME Church Jersey City

Members of Xi Tau Zeta and Phi Mu Chapters.

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Amica Lorraine G. Wallace works in the Day 7 group with Amicette ENaja Barnes, Earl Morton, and Avery Clark. They made journals.

Soror Mikala Allen-Green and Amicette Doshjinira Love lighting the sixth candle, Kuumba Creativity. They made doll magnets.

The entire group standing in front of the our Kwanzaa table with the lit candles.

Its Kwanzaa Time!

he Zetas of Omicron Omicron Zeta Chapter conducted a Kwanzaa Z-HOPE Workshop on Saturday, Dec. 7. In attendance were Amicae, Archonettes, Amicettes, youth parents and family members. An explanation of the celebration was given by Soror Sharon Suber. Kwanzaa is a holiday that recognizes the culture of people of African descent. Kwanzaa means the First Fruits of the Harvest in the language of Swahili. Swahili is a language that is spoken in certain parts of Africa. Kwanzaa is celebrated from December 26 to January 1 of each year. It is a cultural celebration guided by the Nguzo Saba or the Seven Principles that emphasis the unity of our families and communities. Each day of the weeklong festival is devoted to the celebration of one of these principles. Families and communities come together dressed in Afro-centric clothes, recite the Principles, light the candles, tell stories, sing songs, make and give handmade gifts and eat food. Everyone at the workshop was encouraged to wear Afro-centric clothes or the liberation colors of red black and green. During the presentation Sorors Vanessa Hamilton, Michelle Baynes, Sanora Hines, Irene Richardson and Beatrice Carey guided participants as they made Kwanzaa gifts, learned about the symbols and principles of Kwanzaa. After each group made gifts they were ready to prepare the Kwanzaa table with the symbols and light the candles representing each day of Kwanzaa. After the candle lightning ceremony we formed a circle for the Harambee Chant. Then everyone exchanged their gifts and feasted on a light lunch. After reviewing the evaluations, the chapter believes that everyone gained a better understanding of Kwanzaa and how to apply the principles throughout their daily lives.

Amicae Bring Holiday Cheer to Womens Shelter

n Sunday, Dec. 15, the Amicae of Gloucester County served holiday dinners at the Eleanor Corbett House, a womens shelter in Glassboro. In addition to the meal, the Amicae provided gifts for all the children and the Zetas of Omicron Omicron Zeta Chapter provided gifts for all the adults. The Amicae and the Zetas provided entertainment in the form of songs and praise dancing. Amica Raemona ONeal stated that everyone enjoyed themselves at dinner and look forward to seeing our group next year.

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Omicron Omicron Zetas Military Donation to the USO

uring Military Appreciation Week, Sorors of Omicron Omicron Zeta Chapter of Gloucester County, NJ donated toiletries to the USO of Pennsylvania and Southern New Jersey, Inc. (Liberty USO). For nearly seven decades, Liberty USO has served the needs of military personnel and their families. Soror Regina Andrews-Collette, a member of Omicron Omicron Zeta Chapter has been a volunteer with the Liberty USO for over 12 years. She was chair of this event and delivered the chapters items. USO Center Manager, Mike Schultz, a few volunteers and military were on hand for the delivery on Nov. 12, 2013. In addition to this donation the chapter contributed to the National Operation Homefront. The Liberty USO located in Terminal A of the Liberty USO Center at Philadelphia International Airport is open 24 hours, 7 days a week and 365 days of the year. Members of our armed forces and their families have access to complimentary meals, internet, showers, laundry, bunks, a library, game room, a home theater and overnight accommodations. During World War II, several organizations mobilized to support the growing U.S. military. President Franklin D. Roosevelt created synergy among these agencies by forming the United Service Organizations (USO).

Sigma Zeta Zeta Inducts New Youth Members

ongratulations to Sigma Zeta Zeta Chapter, who held a Youth Auxiliary Induction Ceremony on Friday, Oct. 25, 2013 and have increased their ranks to 22 members!

Zetas, Sigmas and Youth Provide Thanksgiving Meals to Local Families

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eta Delta Zeta, Gamma Nu Zeta, Kappa Upsilon Sigma, Chi Rho Zeta Chapters

along with the Sigma Beta Club, packed and delivered meals to families on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 28.

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Parliamentary Corner: Changes in Bylaws; Rules of Order; Standing Rules

By Soror Titessa Smith, State Parliamentarian

his months quiz deals with changes in bylaws, rules of order, and standing rules. Happy Holidays!!

MATCHING EXERCISE*: Place the appropriate letter in the parentheses beside the number. Use each letter only once. 1. [ ] Revision 2. [ ] Rules of order 3. [ ] Seriatim 4. [ ] Special rules of order 5. [ ] Standing rules 6. [ ] Suspend A. Written rules which relate to the details of administration of a society B. To make ineffective for a limited time C. Written rules which supersede the rules contained in the manual of parliamentary procedure D. To consider paragraph by paragraph or section by section E. The rewriting of bylaws in their entirety F. Written rules of parliamentary procedure found in the adopted manual of parliamentary authority

* Adapted from the National Association of Parliamentarians (NAP)

1. E 2. F 3. D 4. C 5. IA 6. B

Psi Lambda Chapter Participates in St. Jude Fundraiser

ongratulations to the Sorors of Psi Lambda Chapter, who participated in St. Jude GIVE THANKS Walk in Monmouth on Saturday, Nov. 23. St. Jude is a leading pediatric treatment and research facility. With research and patient care under one roof, St. Jude is where some of today's most gifted researchers are able to do science more quickly.

NEF Application Procedure

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A separate application and duplicate documents must be submitted when applying for multiple awards. Applications are accepted between September 1 and February 1, preceding the academic year. Applications must be received no later than February 1. Award recipients, only, will be notified, no later than August 15, of the Foundations actions. Requests for copies of the scholarship application form are accepted only during the period September 1 December 15. Such requests should be clearly marked on the bottom left corner of the envelope with NEPAR. RETURN APPLICATION PACKAGE TO ADDRESS INDICATED ON THE FIRST PAGE OF THE APPLICATION Zeta: ZHOPE-Zetas Helping Other People Excel Through Mind, Body and Spirit

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100 Years of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.

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10. What is the name of the Sigmas International Director of Education that hails from the State of New Jersey? ANSWERS TO PHI BETA SIGMA QUIZ 1. B 2. A. Langston Taylor 3. A. Langston Taylor and Charles R. S. Taylor 4. Anti-Hazing 5. The Honorable Jonathan A. Mason, Sr. 6. Brothers/Frater 7. True 8. Leonard F. Morse 9. Charles I. Brown 10. Jean Jet B. Lamonthe

Key Dates and Deadlines

Please Take Note

National Executive Board Meeting1/9/14 - 1/11/14, Washington, DC

State Basilei Call1/13/14 State Founders Day Worship Celebration1/19/14

Sister Chapter Event (Epsilon Xi Zeta Luncheon) 1/25/14

Sister Chapter Event (Rho Tau Zeta) - 2/22/14

Sister Chapter Event (Zeta Delta Zeta Luncheon) - 3/1/14 Sister Chapter Event (Eta Omicron Zeta Luncheon) - 3/8/14 Sister Chapter Event (Gamma Nu Zeta Luncheon) - 3/15/14

Sister Chapter Event (Gamma Omicron Zeta Luncheon) - 3/22/14 Sister Chapter Event (Omega Mu Zeta Tricky Tray) 3/28/14

Sister Chapter Event (Xi Tau Zeta Event) - 3/29/14 Sister Chapter Event (Chi Rho Zeta Luncheon) - 4/12/14

Sister Chapter Event (Sigma Zeta Zeta Luncheon) - 4/12/14

New Jersey State Conference 4/25/144/26/14

March for Babies4/27/14 and 5/4/14 Sister Chapter Event (Rho Rho Zeta Breakfast) - 5/3/14

Sister Chapter Event (Omicron Omicron Zeta Luncheon) - 5/3/14

Sister Chapter Event (Omega Mu Zeta) - 6/7/14 Grand Boule7/15/147/19/14, Washington, DC

Atlantic Regional Executive Board MeetingOctober 2014

We hope youve enjoyed this months edition! Please submit articles for the next issue of The Zeta Call and requests for topics to be covered in the next issue of Z-Lessons. Use the newsletters as tools to educate and advise your members. Your feedback and suggestions for future topics are welcomed!

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