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In Florida we build upon the legacy and the principles of Zeta, while we set the tone for
blazing new paths.
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NOVEMBER 2014
KAREN W. BLOUNT STATE DIRECTOR
South Florida is really ORANGE County!
Lulu Orange, is a South Florida Zeta (Beta Tau Zeta Chapter), who is no stranger to
the entertainment industry. She poses a vivacious personality that many say is
“contagious.”
Lulu is a Television Personality, Motivational Speaker,
Entrepreneur and a strong believer in education. She hosts
the monthly series #theBoardroom where you can get
inspired by current CEOs already making it in their
industry. You never know who's next "In The Boardroom!"
Lulu Orange has started the Florida Orange Scholarship.
She has awarded scholarships to students making great
strides who have encountered difficult circumstances.
Lulu is also responsible for the hottest event coming your way in November at the
beautiful Trump International Hotel in Sunny Isles Florida, the Prestige Pageantry
Awards. This event is already making international waves as the attendees get ready
for a five star, black tie affair. Questions? Feel free to email us
"It's up to us as a society to encourage our generation of tomorrow to reach for the
stars! Dreams do come true!" -- Lulu Orange
A special THANK YOU to Soror Lawanda J. Williams for your support, creativity and contribution to the newsletter.
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FLORIDA ZETAS
Executive Board Chairlady, Brenda S. Williams
Grammateus, Lawanda J. Williams
Tamias, Stephanie Dukes-Hunter
Tamias-Grammateus, Paula Kay
Phylacter, Dr. Melvena Wilson
Antapokritis, Lourvenante Orange Tyson
Historian, Paulette Bartlett
Trustee, Verna Johnson
Trustee, Sara J. Cason
Trustee, Carrie Herring
Immediate Past State Director, Erna M. Foushee`
Geographical Area I, Miranda Griffin
Geographical Area II, Carmela Bright Phillips
Geographical Area III, LaShonda Royal
Geographical Area IV, Lawanda Harper
Geographical Area V/Chaplain, Joyce G. Kerce
Geographical Area VI, Sheryl Brown
Undergraduate Coordinator, Paula Kay
Zeta Amicae Coordinator, Dianne M. Williams
Budget Coordinator, Shelby Walton
Youth Auxiliaries Coordinator, Karen Britt
Life Members Coordinator, Rosa Pickett
Grants/Sponsorships/Youth Committee, Lillie Harris
Protocol/Amenities, Edna McClendon
Z-HOPE Coordinator/March of Dimes, Angelynn Bolden
Web Mistress/Scholarships /FL Pearls Liaison, Darlene T. Sparks
Social Action/Capital Campaign/Vendors, Lizzie Jenkins
Regional Registration/ Doves/Legacies, Dr. Apryle Kirnes
Coordinators of Chapter Advisors, Vi Dennis
Elections/Nominations Chair, Cynthia Asia
Male Network, Lisa Wiggins
Storks Nest, Dr. Vallie Holloway
CHAPTERS Beta Tau Zeta – Miami| Chi Mu Zeta – West Park| Eta Nu Zeta – Miami Gardens|
Delta Eta Zeta – Ft. Lauderdale| Mu Gamma Zeta – Florida City| Phi Xi Zeta –
Coral Springs| Theta Epsilon Zeta – Nassau Bahamas| Upsilon Alpha Zeta – Pembroke Pines| Xi Chi Zeta – Hollywood| Xi Phi Zeta – Pompano Beach| Beta Tau
– Nova Southeastern University| Iota Alpha – Florida Memorial University| Pi Pi–
Florida International University Sigma Delta – University of Miami| Zeta Upsilon -
Johnson & Wales University| Zeta Amicae of Ft. Lauderdale, Hollywood,
Homestead, Miami, Miami Gardens, Pembroke Pines and Pompano Beach
EXECUTIVE BOARD 2013-2014
AREA VI Annual Meeting and MIP Training
BETA TAU ZETA CHAPTER
Beta Tau Zeta Chapter Finer Womanhood Community Fellowship Awards Luncheon was a success with over 300 people in attendance. The Phenomenal event was led by Chairlady Brenda Williams including special invited guest International President Mary B. Wright .
Honorees included in the areas of Finer Womanhood of the Year, Woman of the Year, Zeta of the Year, Amicae of The Year, Undergraduate of the Year and Zeta of the Year. All Proceeds were donated to the chapters scholarship.
SHERYL BROWN AREA COORDINATOR
200 Zetas from as far north as Vero Beach, far south as Miami and as far west as Ft. Myers showed up to receive MIP training at Nova Southeastern University.
KAREN W. BLOUNT DIRECTOR OF FLORIDA & THE ISLANDS OF
THE BAHAMAS
“Celebrating Women of Finer Womanhood, Courage, and Commitment”
SCHOLARSHIP
BTZ Awards three Debutants with $9,000 in
Scholarships during the Z-Ball Debutante Cotillion
April 12, 2014.
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During the Undergraduate Retreat in
Orlando, FL the Sorors enjoyed the Miss Pearlette Pageant, chaired by Soror Lawanda Williams. The young girls showcased their various talents and were honored with a certificate, sash and crown.
Alpha Eta-University of South Florida| Beta Sigma Zeta–Tampa|
Epsilon Beta Zeta-Plant City| Eta Alpha Zeta-Ft. Myers|Gamma Rho
Zeta-Palmetto| Nu Upsilon Zeta–Temple Terrace| Tau Pi Zeta -
Riverview| Zeta Gamma Zeta – St. Petersburg| Gamma Tau–Florida
Gulf Coast University| Zeta Amicae of Ft. Myers, Riverview, Tampa,
The Sir Debonair Leadership Development Program chaired by Soror Loraine Davis led three high school males through a series of seminars designed to guide the participants towards making better scholastic and social decisions. The young men are graded on their participation and effort while attending each event.
Alpha Upsilon Zeta – Tallahassee |Chi Theta Zeta -
Tallahassee| Gamma Tau Zeta - Pensacola | Iota Alpha
Zeta - Madison| Mu Omicron Zeta - Marianna Omicron
Pi Zeta - Niceville| Tau Zeta Zeta - Quincy| Theta Psi Zeta – Panama City| Gamma Alpha – Florida A&M
University|Nu Eta – University of West Florida| Rho
Kappa– Florida State University |Zeta Amicae of
Madison, Marianna, Pensacola and Tallahassee
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RHO KAPPA
Florida State
University -The Rho Kappa Chapter put on quite a production as the “Reburn of the Gentleman” Scholarship Pageant was a success. The pageant raised funds to give a deserving male student seeking financial assistance to continue his scholastic studies. Kudos to the Ravishing Rho Kappa ladies for this great production.
MIRANDA GRIFFIN AREA COORDINATOR
This past sorority year the ladies of Nu Eta
chapter celebrated the “Most Chapter Members” in Nu Eta History. They are on FIRE for Zeta and it shows throughout their constant contributions to upholding our principals and it’s contagious!
After months of trainings and guidance, participants are presented to the community at the Sir Debonair Ball. The ball brings the community together for an evening of fellowship as well as the long awaited announcement of Sir Debonair 2014.
The Sir Debonair Program was first introduced in 1993 and later became the Sir Debonair Leadership Development Program.
JOYCE G. KERCE AREA COORDINATOR
The Electrifying Ladies of the Eta Alpha Zeta Chapter implemented a Finer Womanhood Luncheon under the
leadership of Soror Martha Williams. The luncheon honored local Greek women from; Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., and Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. The program entitled; “Greek Women of Southwest Florida Rock!” paid tribute to two members from each organization; a pioneer and a trailblazer. The event, being the only of its caliber in the historical Dunbar community of Fort Myers, Florida hosted over 125 guests.
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Led by Sorors Rochelle Rene,
Sandy Lauture and Brandi Murray, of Epsilon Epsilon Zeta the chapter has watched as their youth auxiliary enrollment increased from just 4 girls in 2009 to 54 in 2013. Supported not only by the chapter but the City of Orlando Mayor’s Matching Grant, where the group was awarded $8000.00 for the year; the youth are challenged in the areas of Science, Mathematics and Reading, as well as taught the importance of personal hygiene, positive self-reinforcement/self-esteem, healthy vs. risky behaviors and etiquette.
Soror Alberta Godfrey of Beta Tau
Zeta Chapter in Miami, FL gives our International President Soror Mary B. Wright a tour of the Children’s Corridor at the 25th Anniversary of the Zora Hurston Festival in Orlando, FL. This
was Soror Godfrey 25th year volunteering as the Chair of The Children’s Corridor.
AREA II
CARMELA BRIGHT PHILLIPS
AREA COORDINATOR Beta Alpha Zeta–Jacksonville| Delta Sigma Zeta–Gainesville| Omega Zeta Zeta-Jacksonville
Southside/Beaches|Zeta Mu Zeta-Palatka |Gamma
Sigma–University of North Florida| Mu Epsilon–
University of Florida |Mu Gamma–Edward Waters
College |Sigma Tau–University of Jacksonville |
Zeta Amicae of Gainesville and Jacksonville
If you are going to achieve excellence in big things, you develop the habit in little matters. Excellence is not an exception, it is a prevailing attitude.” ~ Colin Powell
EEZ YOUTH
AREA IV Chi Zeta Zeta–Royal Palm Beach| Delta Epsilon Zeta–West Palm Beach| Iota Omicron
Zeta–Belle Glade| Lambda Beta Zeta–Vero Beach| Omicron Delta Zeta–Delray Beach| Zeta Eta Zeta– Ft. Pierce|
Pi Eta–Florida Atlantic University| Zeta Amicae of Belle Glade, Ft. Pierce, Vero Beach and West Palm Beach
PI ETA CHAPTER
LAWANDA HARPER AREA COORDINATOR
Congratulations to the
prestigious ladies of Pi Eta Chapter who was awarded 2014 National Pan-Hellenic Chapter of the year. This chapter continues to put Zeta Phi Beta Sorority on the map on the campus of Florida Atlantic University.
What a way to represent Sorors!
Google decided to celebrate folklorist, anthropologist and Harlem Renaissance
author Zora Neale Hurston on the 123rd anniversary of her birth this year.
Zeta Mu Zeta Chapter donated school supplies to the
students of Putnam County. Sponsored by the Police Athletic League of Putnam County, students received book bags, notebooks, paper, etc. This event was open to the public, every student who attended received supplies. This is another project among many that is under our National Project, Z-HOPE, Zetas Helping Other People Excel. Marvis Christian is the project coordinator and Cynthia Asia is the chapter president. Zeta Mu Zeta Chapter recently donated food for Thanksgiving, a turkey and other food items to the Palatka Christian Service Center/ Heart of Putnam. The donations were presented by Annette Fennell (left) and Marvis Christian (right) and were accepted by Rachel Manns (center) a volunteer at the center. Every year the sorority focuses on providing food to those in need during the holiday.
FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY
LAMBDA BETA ZETA
Through the platform of fashion, fundraising and fine food, the finer women of Lambda Beta Zeta chapter conducted an annual project that focused on achieving this goal, an effort that enabled members to distribute scholarship money to deserving graduating seniors in Indian River County who demonstrate academic merit and financial need.
Omicron Delta Zeta (Vero Beach, FL) looking royal at
their Annual Scholarship & Luncheon Show.
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AREA III Chi Phi Zeta-Sanford|
Epsilon Epsilon Zeta–Orlando| Gamma
Lambda Zeta–Daytona Beach| Gamma Phi
Zeta–Polk County|Mu Alpha Zeta-Ocala|
Psi Zeta Zeta-Lake County| Mu Beta–Bethune Cookman University|Omega
Omicron Zeta-Melbourne| Sigma Epsilon–
University of Central Florida| Zeta Amicae
of Orlando and Polk County
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ZETA CHAPTER
The Beta Alpha Zeta, Mu Gamma, Gamma Sigma Chapters and Amicae auxiliary collected and boxed more than 60 items for Military Appreciation Week. Sorors who are deployed in Afghanistan and the Gulf will receive a care package each month; starting in December and ending in March which is the culmination of Finer Womanhood Month. Thanksgiving Baskets (Nutritious Nibbles) were delivered to needy families in Jacksonville, FL .
LASHONDA ROYAL AREA COORDINATOR
