Pennsylvania Perspective

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority's National First Anti-Basileus, Scarlet H. Black asked State

Director Barbara Cousar and sorors from the Commonwealth of PA to produce a

national anti-hazing video highlighting the impact of hazing on prospective

members and the organization. Soror Monique Wakefield wrote and directed the

video in Philadelphia with assistance from Soror Danita Crawford and Brother

Jacobi Simmons filmed the production. The message of this video is very

poignant and the film was unveiled by Soror Black at the Zeta Organizational

Leadership Conference in Indianapolis, IN.

Mary Breaux Wright 24th International President

Barbara A. Cousar 10th Pennsylvania State Director

Janet Y. Bivins, Esq. 16th Atlantic Regional Director

Summer 2013 Volume 1, Issue 3

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Soror Arlinda Clark, Esq., 8th Pennsylvania State Director, served as the legal voice

on the ramifications of hazing in the national anti-hazing video. In an interview with

Soror Snow, she discussed why Zetas need to get serious the eradication of hazing.

“Members don’t think about the end result of hazing,” Soror Clark said. “The

financial liability to the organization puts all of our assets at risk including our

International Headquarters. Lawyer fees costs tens of thousands of dollars. The bad

press from these incidents could result in loss of sponsorships and damages our

overall reputation.”

Soror Clark also mentioned the personal harm

members could face through hazing allegations.

“Hazing is a misdemeanor and/or felony in most

states,” said Soror Clark. “Charges could impact

you professionally. You could lose your job or lose

an opportunity for professional advancement.

Sorors just don’t see that far ahead of the impact.”

At the center of the hazing debate is why

prospective members feel it is necessary to engage

in hazing as a pathway to membership into Zeta

Phi Beta. Often times, prospective candidates feel

that they may be missing out on something by

their membership process. However, Soror Clark believes that “you can still instill a

rite of passage that is a positive, educational experience for new members.” She

goes on to say that “we need a better way to bond with each other and get rid of the

division. It will take some time, but we will get there!”

On Zeta's Blue Horizon is the newly revised and revamped Membership Intake

Process! All financial sorors must be re-certified for MIP as of June 1st. Sorors who

are interested in learning the new process should plan to attend the MIP training on

Saturday, September 21, 2013 on the campus of Widener University in Chester, PA.

MIP manuals will be on site and are available for purchase for $12.00.

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Barbara A. Cousar

10th Pennsylvania State Director

Thank you for attending the State Executive Board Meeting, the

Undergraduate Retreat and the Professional Development on the

campus of Gettysburg College – April 12-13, 2013. Without the

support of Rho Tau, the Elected and Appointed Officers, and the

Body, we could not have accomplished the type of experience that we

had. Several sorors praised the hard work and dedication of the

officers and the workshop presenters. I particularly enjoyed getting

the opportunity to put names behind the emails and meeting so many of you in person.

The evaluations provided great feedback and we will definitely use your input in planning

future workshops. Special thank you to the following sorors for doing an outstanding job in

executing the objectives, mission and vision of the workshops:

• Soror Valerie Hollingsworth – National Director of Strategic Planning

• Pennsylvania Past State Directors (Distinguished Soror Barbara A. Henderson,

Distinguished Soror Yolanda Goodwin-Humphrey, and Immediate Past State Director

Soror Sieta Achampong).

• Soror Danielle R. Green – Maryland State Director

• Soror Shanell L. Robinson – New York State Director

• Soror Andrea Jack –Budget & Finance Chair

• Soror Shanté C. Dash – Protocol Coordinator

Special thank you to the following sorors for your participation in the National

Anti-Hazing Video:

Project Directors:

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Social Action Team

Soror Danita Crawford

Soror Monique Wakefield

Cast Members

Soror Sharron Boddy - Lambda Lambda Zeta Chapter

Soror Sharonda Frink-Vincent - Beta Delta Zeta Chapter

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Soror La Tasha Payne - Beta Delta Zeta Chapter

Soror Nicole S. Rouse - Beta Delta Zeta Chapter

Soror Denise Marie Snow - Kappa Omega Zeta Chapter

Soror Yolanda Tate - Beta Delta Zeta Chapter

A special acknowledgement goes to Soror Arlinda Clark, Esq., our 8th Pennsylvania State

Director, for her participation and expertise. Sorors, you answered the Zeta call and did an

outstanding job in executing the concept of “Finer Women Don't Haze”.

Sorors, even though the National reclamation period is over, always keep the 4 R's in the

forefront and a part of your daily thoughts and conversations:

1. Recruit

2. Reclaim

3. Retention

4. Reactivation

Sorors, during the Undergraduate Luncheon

at the 2013 Atlantic Regional Conference in

October, the Atlantic Regional Director,

Soror Janet Y. Bivins, Esq. plans to highlight

and/or award the following:

Video contest submitted by undergraduate

chapters with the highest GPA on one of the

following topics:

A. Why we became Zetas ….

B. Our Founders would be so proud of Zeta today because …

C. The Atlantic Region is so great because …..

D. Our favorite principle is ….

E. The next 93 years of Zeta will bring ….

F. What inspires you to do the work of Zeta…

Soror Karima Rose, in conjunction with the Area Coordinators, will work closely with the

undergraduates to ensure that our undergraduates participate and are represented.

PA undergraduates are to submit photos to the zpbpictures@gmail.com by September 1,

2013 to be included in the Regional slideshow of undergraduate activities. Photos should

be of the following:

Omega Rho Chapter Graduation

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Eta Sigma Chapter Graduates

A. Chapter doing community service

B. Chapter winning an award from the university

C. Photo of the chapter’s charter members

Note: Undergraduates, please ensure that you share with your graduate advisor the photos

submitted before emailing them.

During a separate event, the Regional

Director would like to highlight all of

the 2013 graduates from the Atlantic

Region and of course we want

Pennsylvania to be well presented. The

recognition includes college graduates

or professional school, our Archonettes

from high school, and the Amicae that

might be leaving our Amicae Auxiliaries

by graduating from college.

Submissions are to be emailed to zpbpictures@gmail.com by

September 1, 2013. Submissions can be in a group or individual,

but the graduate is in her cap and gown (others surrounding her do not have to be in cap in

gown). Each submission must indicate the name of the graduate, from what institution,

what degree or diploma, chapter or auxiliary.

The Atlantic Regional Director, Soror Bivins, Esq. is very interested in Pennsylvania

growing through chapters being chartered. Therefore, if any sorors have expressed interest

in chartering a chapter, please forward their contact information to my attention. For

additional information, please review Article XIII of the Bylaws (Sixth Edition, 2001) in the

National Constitution and Bylaws and pages 77-78 of the Eleventh Edition, 1997 of the

National Handbook.

Sorors, our sisterhood is in a good place at this time and we thank International Grand

Basileus Mary Breaux Wright for listening intensely when in the company of sorors,

hearing the voices of sorors, and constantly working to move Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.

forward and to get us prepared for the Centennial. Can you believe we are only 7 years

away from celebrating this major milestone within our great sisterhood? 2020 will be

here before we know it and we know that soon, we will be experiencing the beginning of

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the Centennial pre-celebrations and activities. I hope you are just as excited as I am and so

many other sorors across Zetadom , who are looking forward to honoring the legacy and

memory of our Founders and celebrating the great and many accomplishments and

contributions that we have made to society. We anxiously anticipate the Centennial plans

and direction from Past Grand Basileus Jylla Moore Tearte.

Lastly, Sorors, as the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, we need to start the discussion

surrounding how we as a State want to begin the foundation on how we plan to participate,

support and join in the festivities of a life time -100 years of being a “community conscious

action-oriented organization that continues to build on the principles of Zeta while blazing

new paths!”

• Zeta Day on the Hill, Washington, D.C. – September 18, 2013

• PA Zeta Round Up – September 21, 2013 at Widener University

• 55th Atlantic Regional Leadership Conference – Buffalo, NY – October 9-13, 2013

• Joint Founders’ Day Celebration - January 2014 (date & location TBD)

• Zeta Day in the City – January 16, 2014. Additional information is forthcoming.

• 2014 CPLC – April 11-12, 2014. Philadelphia, PA. Support Chapter: Beta Delta

Zeta. Registration brochure will be disseminated soon.

“Overall I thought it was excellent from start to finish! Meetings were carried

out in an extremely organized and informative manner. Presentations were

interesting, practical and most helpful to those sorors currently in leadership

or considering it in the future. The presentations were enjoyed by all sorors!

I am certainly looking forward to future meetings, training, and

presentations to further our skills in providing effective leadership at all

levels.” – Soror Charlotte Mauldin-Weston, Beta Delta Zeta Chapter

“One of my highlights of the State Meeting would be the etiquette dining

session that we experienced. I learned a lot about proper dining and this

provided me with a chance to actually sit down and communicate with

different sorors. My favorite part of the retreat was the photo shoot that

every chapter participated in. The photos to me represented that sisterhood

and unity amongst everyone.” – Soror Patrice Harling, Omega Rho Chapter

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Under the leadership of Pennsylvania’s Social Action Team and State Director

Cousar, the Commonwealth hosted its inaugural “Zeta Day at the State Capitol”

on May 13, 2013. Sorors were hosted by Brother Jordan Harris (State

Representative for 186th Legislative District), and were honored to be present

as the House of Representatives declared May 13th as “Zeta Phi Beta Day”

through House Resolution #320. Members engaged in informative sessions

throughout the day, met with the Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus, and

took a tour of the Capitol. Very special thanks to Soror Danita Crawford and

Soror Monique Wakefield for their vision and hard work. An excerpt of the

House Resolution can be viewed on YouTube!

Visit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JHwSDVgUaJg to see Brother

Harris honor Pennsylvania & Zeta Phi Beta Sorority.

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Soror Janice Paige

Kappa Omega Zeta Chapter

Sorors from several graduate chapters in Pennsylvania

recently met to discuss and develop recommendations

supporting IGB Wright’s national initiative to support the

military community. Zeta Phi Beta wants to identify and reach

out to sorors who are presently serving in the military, as well as those

who have left the military, to reclaim and become part of Zeta once

again. The members included Soror Janice Paige (KΩZ), Soror

Kathleen Hodges (BDZ), Soror Cynthia Chandler (PXZ), and Soror

Tanya Folk-Smith (EΩZ).

In addition to the goal of locating military Zetas, sorors also want to

identify and create programs to support the needs of military

families and military veterans. Sorors who want to become part of

this important initiative are encouraged to join! You do not need

to have a military background or be part of a military family.

Sorors just have to have the desire and commitment to help the

military community. Interested members can contact any of the

participating sorors through their graduate chapters.

Sisterly,

Soror Cynthia Chandler

cychand03@msn.com

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In November 2013, youth from the

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will

gather for a Youth Leadership

Conference. The purpose of the

conference is to engage our youth as we

equip and enlighten them through topics

relating to personal and professional

development such as “Make Your Mark”

and “Attitude is Everything”. In addition,

training will be provided for all youth

advisors. More information is

forthcoming.

Sisterly,

Lavonia A. Page

Shawnte Olden

PA Youth Coordinators

This year, Epsilon Omega Zeta chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, has had the honor of

having the Amicettes and Pearlettes active. The Advisors and committee members focused on

participating in community services with the Amicettes and Pearlettes, and portraying Finer

Womanhood. During the monthly meeting, the advisors and committee members focused on teaching the

following lessons: building self-esteem, preventing bullying, maintaining personal hygiene, maintaining a

healthy diet, and imparting the importance of education.

The Advisors and committee members met with the young ladies monthly and broke into smaller groups

to provide personal attention to each girl. We had a “no judgment” setting which allowed the girls to feel

comfortable asking any question. The young ladies had the opportunity to express themselves through

photo shoots, artwork and dance. The girls expressed how much they enjoyed the auxiliary meetings and

how they were applying what they were learning in their daily lives.

The Amicettes and Pearlettes are looking forward to this year’s agenda as some have moved on to

become Archonettes. Epsilon Omega Zeta chapter is looking forward to continuing to build lasting

friendships, enhance cultural awareness, and participating in community service events to help others

with the young ladies.

Respectfully Submitted,

Soror Bernadette Tasker, BSN, R.N

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Is Your Zeta Light Still On?

Come home to the House by

the Side of the Road…

Reignite Your Zeta Light and

rededicate your love for our

beloved Sorority. Plan to come

home to Zeta in 2013-14. As our

Centennial rapidly approaches,

Sorors of the Captivating

Commonwealth continue to be

that light on the shoreline! We

have accepted the challenge of

International Grand Basileus

Mary B. Wright and National

First-Anti Basileus Scarlet H.

Black to recommit our

contributions of time, talent, and

finances to Zeta. Are you ready

to rekindle your Zeta light?

Greetings Sorors!

Life certainly has a way of speeding by and before we know it, a week,

a month even years have gone by and we have missed out on so

much. Our dedication to our families, careers and other pursuits has

undoubtedly caused us to prioritize our time differently. Let us

consider this as we reach out to sorors who are inactive. As an

example for our sisters to follow, we may show them how to actually

have it all; a content family, successful careers, fulfilled creative

endeavors all while serving alongside sorors as financial and active

members of their chapters. With our help, encouragement and Love

for Zeta and our sorors, let’s strive to reignite the fire for ZETA in

their hearts. Let’s Do More; in fact, let’s do all we can to focus on

guiding home sorors whom have lost their way.

Soror Scarlet Black, our newly elected National First Anti-Basileus,

aims to increase membership across the world. The Captivating

Commonwealth will do our part to comply with Soror Black’s drive by

moving to increase membership by at least 25%.

If you know of an inactive soror who is looking for a local chapter in

PA to join, please direct them to our website (www.zphibpa.org) or

they may contact me at pa.membership.coordinator@gmail.com or

(724) 426-5644.

Sisterly,

Sharron Boddy

PA 4R’s Membership Coordinator

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Chi Omicron Alumni sorors returned to

Edinboro University to generate Zeta

interest for reactivating the chapter.

Supported by Lambda Lambda Zeta and Xi

Delta chapters, sorors held a Z-HOPE panel

discussion and a Meet and Greet event. The

award-winning Xi Delta sorors also gave a

step exhibition during the halftime show at

the Edinboro vs. Clarion basketball game.

Are you interested in helping to reactivate a

chapter in PA in 2013-14? Please email your

inquiry to State Director Cousar at

pennsylvaniastatedirector@gmail.com.

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Greetings Sorors of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania,

Oh my…we have been busy this year! I've seen some of the scheduled events that Sorors hosted across

the state and I must say: chapters are "Doin' It"! I know that you have enjoyed yourself across PA. It’s

BLUETIFUL when we get together and fellowship isn't it?

I will be attending the upcoming Atlantic Regional conference being hosted in Buffalo, NY. Will I see you

there? I hope that you’ve registered or you plan to register for Regionals. Registration for the Atlantic

Regional Conference is open NOW! Check with your chapter Basileus for paper or electronic registration

information or log on to www.atlanticregionzetas.org. This year, we are blessed to have fees that are

significantly lower for both conference registration and the Life Member luncheon. So, again, if you

haven't registered, go to the website, view the conference booklet, and register by September 11th. Let’s

support PA’s very own Distinguished Soror Madame Regional Director Janet Y. Bivins Esq. (a Diamond

Life Contributor) in our attendance numbers.

Life Membership is still open! Sorors from all over have embraced the opportunity to become Life

Members. So, prepare to welcome the new Life Members and support our beloved sorority.

Some of the benefits of Life Membership may include: designated and first seating at conferences on all

levels and/or separate Life Member only meetings where the status of the Sorority is discussed, written

communication amongst Life Members throughout the Sorority, and a semi-annual newsletter that

highlights Life Members in each Region. We must ask ourselves: what changes are needed and how could

we be a part of the change? Should the guidelines to becoming a Life Member be adjusted? Is it too easy

to become a Life Member? Too difficult? I ask: what obstacles have kept you from taking the next step?

Rest assured that our Life Members make a difference and we will continue to showcase our relevancy in

the sisterhood. If you would like to be a part of this legacy, please contact me by email at

LLZetaDiamondLM@gmail.com.

Sisterly,

Soror Monica L. Younger

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Life Member Coordinator

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Zetas from around the Commonwealth of PA participate annually in raising funds and

prematurity awareness for the March of Dimes. This year was no different! PA chapters

have raised thousands of dollars for healthy babies! Undergraduate members were out

in full force and the brothers of Phi Beta Sigma joined sorors for this special cause.

Lambda Lambda Zeta - Pittsburgh, PA Kappa Omega Zeta – Montgomery County, PA

Beta Delta Zeta – Philadelphia, PA

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Greetings Sorors,

We are approaching our deadline (August 15, 2013)

for the completion of the Pennsylvania Membership

Video. To be included in our state video, please

upload pictures to the PA Dropbox account or email

pictures directly to PAZETA2013@gmail.com. Send

your chapter pictures from Finer Womanhood

luncheons, youth auxiliary meetings, March of Dimes,

scholarship breakfasts and even from Philly

Conclave! It is our hope to have a full representation

of all active chapters across the state including our

Undergraduates! Also, State Officers (elected and

appointed) and Past State Directors are asked to

submit a head shot for inclusion.

Sisterly,

Soror Jamina Clay-Dingle

Past PA State Directors

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Are you interesting in opening a Stork’s Nest for the next sorority year?

The Stork's Nest application is now available. Your chapter can obtain a copy by

contacting Soror Adrienne Hill.

All over the Commonwealth, chapters are supporting our Stork's Nest initiative in a

variety of ways! Here are some chapter highlights:

Kappa Omega Zeta Chapter has a ‘Nest that serves young mothers at an

alternative high school in Norristown, PA. Rho Chi Zeta Chapter recently had their

application approved to open a ‘Nest in Chester, PA approved and are working

diligently on their grand opening. Lambda Lambda Zeta Chapter hosted their 2nd

Annual Community Baby Shower in May in Pittsburgh, PA. If your chapter is

interested in learning more about opening a ‘Nest, please contact us at any time!

Soror Adrienne Hill, Stork's Nest Coordinator (zpb1991@msn.com)

Soror Melinda Graves, Stork's Nest Co-Coordinator (melindalgraves@gmail.com)

Soror Maryn Formley, Stork's Nest Co-Coordinator (mformley1920@gmail.com)

Did you know that African-American women are more likely than any other ethnic population to die from

breast cancer? Breast cancer is a cancer that invades healthy breast tissue and replicate abnormal cells

bringing about a diagnosis of breast cancer. Breast cancer is the second leading cause of death for African-

American women after lung cancer. African-American women breast cancers are often found later and at

a more advanced stage leading to fewer treatment options.

An estimated 26,840 new cases of breast cancer were expected to occur among African-American women

in 2011. Disparities in breast cancer among African-American women vs. other ethnic population include:

unequal receipt of prompt high quality treatment, lack of access to health care facilities, no insurance, and

lack of follow up care. Currently, the 5 year relative survival rate is 77 percent for African-Americans

compared to 90 percent among non-African-American women.

There are specific risk factors that allow one to become more prone in developing breast cancer such as

obesity, sedentary lifestyle behaviors, smoking, alcohol consumption, hormone replacement therapy, and

a family history of breast cancer.

At this time there is no guaranteed way to prevent breast cancer which is why encouragement to reduce

the risk factors through a healthy lifestyle that includes exercise, proper diet, decreasing alcohol intake,

and early screening that includes mammograms to all women over the age of 40 or earlier if there is a

family history of breast cancer. Performing breast self-examinations and reporting abnormal findings to

your healthcare provider is essential in treating this disease.

Respectfully Submitted,

Soror Bernadette Tasker, RN, BSN

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Epsilon Omega Zeta chapter reclaimed 4

members during the "Let's Do More -

Membership Campaign":

Soror Takisha Mundy -West Chester University,

Theta Lambda Chapter, Spring 1998

Soror Shaneka Bowen - West Chester University

Theta, Lambda Chapter, Spring 2000

Soror Alexis Goode - West Chester University,

Theta Lambda Chapter, Fall 2003

Soror Kristen Abney - Virginia State University,

Phi Chapter, Fall 2007

EΩZ sorors hosted another successful

Blue Revue at the Downington

Country Club in May 2013.

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The Ladies of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Beta Delta Zeta Chapter adopted Laura H.

Carnell Elementary School. The school is located in the lower Northeast section of

Philadelphia. The school has three buildings in which they educate over 1,400

students from grades K-8 with diverse backgrounds.

Our very own Soror Tracey Mitchell-Lawrence requested that we adopt or partner

with her school where she serves as one of three Assistant Principals at Carnell

Elementary School. Soror Tracey Mitchell-Lawrence was assigned to work on the

administrative team at the school to help rebuild, refresh, rejuvenate, and re-

establish the school back to its great legacy. As a Zeta, Soror Mitchell-Lawrence

knows that members help other people excel by transforming lives and

communities through Z-HOPE.

The Z-HOPE Coordinator, Soror Tanaya Teamer, works with Assistant Principals,

Ms. Connie Grier and Soror Tracey Mitchell-Lawrence in developing workshops and

activities at the school. To date, Beta Delta Zeta Chapter has completed two

workshops at the school entitled “Budget on a Dime” and “Strategies for Paying for

College”. Both workshops had a good turnout of parents and students. We are now

in the planning phase of hosting a “Jeopardy Night” at the school for the students.

Winners from the Jeopardy Night will win prizes to use at the school’s store where

they can purchase books, snacks, etc.

We are so happy to partner with a school with a diversified student population in

need of our Z-HOPE initiatives to help the students and their parents excel!

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The sisters of Rho Chi Zeta chapter are a unique blend of ages, generations,

cultures, gifts and talents. These ladies are working hard to make a difference in

Delaware County.

In keeping with the chapter mission and the spirit of the principles of Zeta Phi Beta

Sorority, Rho Chi Zeta continues to give service through countless volunteer hours

and embracing the people of the Delaware County community with love and

respect.

The chapter has accomplished so much since being chartered in 2000. Rho Chi Zeta

Chapter is most proud of its signature-mentoring program ”UPLIFT” (Utilizing

Potential and Life Interest for Teens) and knowing that other chapters within Zeta

have modeled after the program. In its 13th year, the Blue Revue signifies the hard

work and dedication of the chapter to the Delaware County community.

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Rho Chi Zeta's UPLIFT

Mentoring Program, a 10 week

mentoring program for female

high schools students in

Delaware County launched in

November 2000, and has

provided the opportunity for

chapter members to assist in

the development of the

community by giving love and

guidance to one of the

community's most precious

resources--its female youth.

The culmination of the UPLIFT

Mentoring Program, the Finer

Womanhood Blue Revue "From

Girls to Pearls", is the signature

event of Rho Chi Zeta and

exciting for the entire

community.

Rho Chi Zeta Chapter is proud

to have the Pennsylvania State

Director, Soror Barbara A.

Cousar as a member and other

chapter members serving Zeta

in other leadership position

now and in the past.

For additional information,

please visit our website:

http: www.zpbbrochizeta.com;

follow us on Facebook

www.facebook.com/rhochizeta

and Twitter #rhochizeta–back

issues of chapter newsletter can

be found @

http://www.issuu.com/

rhochizeta

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Kappa Omega Zeta Chapter keeps “blazing trails” in Montgomery County. The chapter grew

leaps and bounds by reclaiming 5 sorors and initiating 8 new members this year! KΩZ

raised over $1,200 for the March of Dimes and joined the newly chartered Pi Gamma Sigma

chapter of Phi Beta Sigma for the March for Babies at Temple University – Ambler campus.

The Spring 2013 sorors organized their first service project in partnership with Healthy

Thoughts, a local stroke awareness nonprofit organization, and Abington Memorial

Hospital. The chapter donated over 900 toiletries to Abington Memorial Hospital’s Stroke

Center through a “Shower Me with Love” service initiative. In June, KOZ hosted their

Sapphire Gala, an elegant affair that drew more than 200 guests to honor Montgomery

County leaders and Zeta trailblazers. National Second-Anti Basileus Jacqueline Lemon-

Denton received the Excellence in Leadership Award and our Atlantic Regional Director

Distinguished Soror Janet Y. Bivins, Esq. received our Zeta of the Year honor.

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Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Epsilon Upsilon

Chapter is the first African American Greek

Lettered Sorority on the campus of Penn State

Harrisburg. The Epsilon Upsilon Chapter was

chartered on April 21, 2012; the charter

members are Soror Shakeera Lyons-White,

Soror Darkesha Moton, Soror Kaiya Moore,

Soror Qualetha Boswell, Soror Destanee Keith,

Soror Britanni Rawlins. Since their chartering,

sorors have been doing the work of Zeta, and

learning from every experience.

As a chapter, we have done “MovieZ with Zetas”,

where we provided free movie tickets to

students and have one big trip to the movies to

see the popular movie of the month. “Bowling

with Zetas”, is our fundraiser with the local

bowling alley that we have done a few times,

and each time it became bigger and bigger and a

huge success. We’ve had many fun times with

our supporters from campus and in the

community.

In addition, every month we have worked with

local food banks in Harrisburg, PA where we

helped package food and distribute to people in

need. We have also participated in local

community service projects in Middletown, PA

that were provided through our school with a

local church.

We welcomed five new members into our

chapter, Uniqua Waterman, Capri Williams,

Kyaira Carter, Aretha Diri, and Dalian Salmon for

Spring 2013.

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Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Rho Tau has been on the move and blazing new paths for Zeta on the

campus of Gettysburg College. The chapter’s theme for the 2012-2013 sorority year was

#BlazingNewPaths and sorors have done just that. The chapter’s goal was to educate the campus

community and Adam’s County on Zeta Phi Beta Sorority. Rho Tau implemented hashtag/principal

this year and has had success with every event.

#Scholarship

Every Monday the chapter held study and tutor sessions for the campus.

#National Initiatives

Rho Tau actively educated the community on the PA Voter’s ID Laws and registered over 50 people to

vote. The chapter also held CUB Tables to inform the campus that “Finer Women Don’t Haze.”

#Service

Rho Tau provides community service opportunity at minimum twice a month. The chapter enjoys

visiting the Adam’s County Children Advocacy Center and the Gettysburg Senior Center in Harold’s

Court.

#Finer Womanhood

The chapter held its 3rd Annual Finer Womanhood Dinner. During the dinner, the chapter recognized

campus students that exemplified the principles of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.

#Sisterly Love ~ Soror Charrisha Watkins, Basileus, was

honored by the Nu Sigma Zeta Chapter as the 2013

Undergraduate Soror of the Year. Soror Watkins has

truly blazed a new path for Zeta.

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The “Forever Elite” Epsilon Eta

Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta recently

welcomed two beautiful young

ladies to our illustrious sisterhood.

Soror Hannah Burno and Soror

Shardae Studivant are both from

Philadelphia, PA and are more than

eager to get working on behalf of

our Sorority.

This past year, Epsilon Eta has

participated in the March of Dimes

fundraiser and volunteered with

the Boys and Girls Club of

Chambersburg, PA the first Friday

of every month!! Our Basileus,

Soror Marquita Johnson, completed

her undergraduate degree on May

11, 2013.

Z-Phi Sorors!!

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Omega Rho Chapter has had an amazing year of service and a flurry of activities on the

campus of Lock Haven University. In the spring, we held Wendy’s fundraiser,

conducted a blood drive with the American Red Cross, and held a “Where Are They

Now?” luncheon with Dr. Janet Irons about the growth of our culture. We hosted Z-

HOPE service projects such as “Is a Good Man Hard to Find?”, a Sexual Assault Program,

and volunteered at a local women’s shelter. Sorors also participated in the “End it

Movement”. This event brought to light the current issue of human trafficking that is

still occurring around the world. Chapter sorors also attended the Undergraduate

Retreat at Gettysburg College.

Omega Rho chapter hosted its 10 year Charterversary Celebration on May 4, 2013. We

named this event P.E.A.R.L which stood for Presenting Elegant and Refined Ladies.

There was music, awards, and food at this event; our past chapter members were in

attendance for this joyous occasion.

Our last event of the semester was our “Knock-out Session” for finals. We provided

students with a variety of refreshments as they studied for their upcoming final exams.

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Grammateus Anti-Grammateus Tanesa R. Moten, Nu Sigma Zeta Aisha Sharif-Lucas, Lambda Lambda Zeta

Tamias Tamias Grammateus Alberta Scott, Kappa Omega Zeta Diane Wilson, Beta Delta Zeta

Phylacter State Rep. to the Reg. Nominating Committee Kimberly Matthews, Nu Sigma Zeta Dionne Watts-Williams, Kappa Omega Zeta

Undergraduate to the Executive Board Patrice Harling, Omega Rho

10th Pennsylvania State Director Barbara A. Cousar

P.O. Box 356, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004

pennsylvaniastatedirector@gmail.com

www.zphibpa.org

Soror Denise Marie Snow

Kappa Omega Zeta Chapter

Editor’s Note:

As you can see, this is an exciting time to be a member of Zeta Phi Beta

in the Commonwealth of PA! Our chapters have championed serious

causes in the community, increased our visibility on college campuses,

and are working to secure the promise of Finer Womanhood through

youth auxiliary groups. We are committed to the work of Zeta and

ensuring that our legacy flourishes from 2020 and beyond. Your

feedback on the PA Perspective is always welcome. Please send your

comments or suggestions to paperspective10@gmail.com. Here’s to a

fantastic 2013-2014 sorority year!