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OKLAHOMA ZETAS Spring 2013 Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. — Oklahoma State P.O. Box 1904 OKC, OK 73101 zphiboklahoma.org facebook.com/groups/ZetaOk Inaugural Issue Greetings from the Editor Welcome to the inaugural issue of Oklahoma Zetas. This newsletter will be published quarterly. Inside you will find highlights and information regarding our completed and upcoming national, regional and state initiatives and events. If your chapter would like to have your events and information added to the calendar, please send the information to: [email protected] Inside this Issue: 2012 -2013 Leadership Team . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 2 State Meeting Recap .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 5 Chi Zeta Chapter Spotlight .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 6 Anti Hazing Initiative . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 7 ZHOPE .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 7 Text4Baby . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 8 Stork’s Nest.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 8 Founder’s Day 2013 .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 9 Zeta Spotlight .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 10 Reclamation . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 11 Life Membership . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 12 Upcoming Events and Announcements . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 13 Contact Information 14
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OklahOma ZetasSpring 2013 Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. — Oklahoma State
P.O. Box 1904 OKC, OK 73101zphiboklahoma.org facebook.com/groups/ZetaOk
Inaugural Issue
Greetings from the Editor Welcome to the inaugural issue of Oklahoma Zetas. This newsletter will be published quarterly. Inside you will find highlights and information regarding our completed and upcoming national, regional and state initiatives and events. If your chapter would like to have your events and information added to the calendar, please send the information to: [email protected]
Inside this Issue:2012 -2013 Leadership Team . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 2
State Meeting Recap .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 5
Chi Zeta Chapter Spotlight .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 6
Anti Hazing Initiative . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 7
ZHOPE .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 7
Text4Baby . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 8
Stork’s Nest.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 8
Founder’s Day 2013 .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 9
Zeta Spotlight .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 10
Reclamation . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 11
Life Membership . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 12
Upcoming Events and Announcements . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 13
Contact Information 14
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Meet your 2012-2013 Leadership Team24th International Grand Basileus—Mary Breaux Wright
Midwestern Regional Director—Samantha Hughes
Soror Mary Breaux Wright was elected as our 24th International Grand Basileus at the 2012 boule in Chicago, IL.Soror Wright began Building on the Principles of Zeta While Blazing New Paths in 1969 at Grambling State University (Psi Beta Chapter), and hasn’t stopped working for Zeta yet! With more than 40 years of Zeta membership, Mary has served on all levels of the Sorority, including serving under five International Grand Basilei. She is currently a member of Lambda Zeta Chapter in Houston, TX. Upon installation as International Grand Basileus of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incorporated, Soror Wright has implemented strategies to carry our organization towards the following vision: » Retire the Debt on Headquarters » Continue partnerships and gain new ones » Continue and enhance community outreach » Make improvements to Headquarters where needed » Continue on the path of becoming technologically savvy » Outline the plan and budget for the upcoming Centennial Celebration
Soror Samantha Hughes’ journey into the sisterhood began in high school as an Archonette with Eta Zeta Zeta Chapter(KC, MO). She officially became a member of the Omicron Iota Chapter at the University of Central Missouri, Warrensburg, MO; in 1985. Prior to her current appointment, she has aided in chartering two graduate chapters and one undergraduate chapter; hosted the Midwestern Region’s first undergraduate retreat; served as Missouri State Director; worked on the Regional Nominating Committee and on the National Personnel Committee. Soror Hughes has outlined several programmatic focal points for the Sorors in the Midwestern Region: » Focus on the founding principles Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. - Service,
Scholarship, Finer Womanhood, and Sisterly Love » Focus on reaching and exceeding the goals set by our International Grand
Basileus » Focus on reaching and exceeding the goals set by the Regional Director » Focus on increasing membership and strengthening our chapters through
Sisterly Love » Focus on caring for the community through Service » Focus on building strong leaders who will take the Region into the next
centennial through Scholarship and Finer Womanhood
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Oklahoma State Director—Artisha Harris-WoodySoror Artisha J. Harris-Woody began her journey into Zetadom in the Spring of 2001 by way of the Lambda Alpha chapter at Langston University. Soror Harris-Woody obtained a Bachelor’s in Business Administration in 2003 from Langston University and then obtained a Masters in Business Administration in 2006 from Oklahoma Christian University. She has served in several leadership positions such as the local chapter Basileus, 1st Anti Basileus, 2nd Anti Basileus, Phylacter, and Chaplain. She has also served as Tamias for the state of Oklahoma, Midwestern Region Tamias-Grammateus, Co-Marshal for the 2008 Midwestern Regional Conference, and Oklahoma State Director from 2008-2010. Soror Harris-Woody is an active member of the Xi Nu Zeta chapter and is ZOL Certified. She can be contacted at: [email protected]
Her goals for 2012-2014 include:
» Increasing graduate, undergraduate and Amicae paticipation in ZHOPE
» Initiate statewide ZHOPE projects
» Increase chapter officer’s knowledge of their duties and responsibilities
» Co-ordinate an Undergraduate Advisor Training Workshop
» Co-ordinate an Officer Training/Chapter Management Workshop
» Increase Zeta membership
» Increase Amicae membership
» Establish youth groups
» Increase Zeta’s positive visibility throughout Oklahoma State
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Oklahoma State Executive Board
Interested in learning more about how the state runs?Start by joining a committee!
Oklahoma State Committee Chairs
Grammateus .. .. .. .. .. .. .. Anetra House .. .. .. .. [email protected]
Assistant Grammateus .. .. .. LaShay Hodge .. .. .. .. [email protected]
Tamias .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. Ramona Collins .. .. .. [email protected]
Tamias Grammateus .. .. .. .. Felecia Gipson. .. .. .. [email protected]
Phylacter . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. Keisha Driskell. .. .. .. [email protected]
Audit. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .Kellye Johnson .. .. .. .. [email protected]
Budget & Finance .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .Ramona Collins .. .. .. .. [email protected]
Bylaws .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .Keisha Driskell .. .. .. .. [email protected]
Communications . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .RJ Lewis .. .. .. .. .. .. [email protected]
Embellishment/ Special Events .. .. .. .Keisha Driskell .. .. .. .. [email protected]
Emergency Planning .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .Dorine Ellerby .. .. .. .. [email protected]
National Programs .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .Shalita Jones . .. .. .. .. [email protected]
Nominations/Elections .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .Dorine Ellerby .. .. .. .. [email protected]
Stork’s Nest Coordinator .. .. .. .. .. .. .Curtesia Battle-Smith .. [email protected]
Sunshine/ Amenities .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .Lydia Young. .. .. .. .. .. [email protected]
Time & Place .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .VACANT OFFICE .. .. .. [email protected]
Youth/ Amicae. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .Tacara Baisden .. .. .. .. [email protected]
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Director Woody’s State Meeting Recap
Sorors,
Welcome to the first edition of our quarterly newsletter.
I just wanted to provide the highlights from 2012 Oklahoma State Meeting.
Theta Mu served as gracious hostesses and worked tirelessly to ensure the meeting’s success.
Kudos to the Chi Zeta chapter for winning the first statewide chapter scrapbook competition!
Sorors brought canned goods as a part of our state ZHOPE project, which were delivered to the local shelter in the city of Norman.
A donation was made to the National Education Foundation (NEF) from some of the proceeds that were raised from the silent auction.
Job well done to the officers that served the state over the past two years! Congratulations to our newly elected 2012-2014 Executive Board: Grammateus: Anetra House, Assistant Grammateus: LaShay Hodge, Tamias: Ramona Collins, Tamias-Grammateus: Felicia Gipson, and Phylacter: Keisha Driskell.
Much appreciation goes to Soror Zola Drain (17th Midwestern Regional Director) who provided an excellent reminder about getting back to and maintaining the appropriate portrayal and protection of our Zeta image (our brand)! You are encouraged to read this excellent article on the Zeta Brand in the Spring 2011 issue of Dovely Magazine: http://bit.ly/zetabrand
When the thought of taking a ‘Zeta break’ (financially or physically) crosses your minds, think about the reasons why you joined Zeta and remind yourself of the oath that you took. If that’s not enough for you to avoid taking a ‘Zeta break’, take a moment to ponder on these questions: Am I a fair-weather Soror? Am I steadfast and able to be relied upon even when things aren’t going well? If every Zeta was a Zeta like me, what kind of organization would this be?
I am truly excited about your enthusiasm and our unlimited potential in this state, as well as humbled to serve as your State Director. Keep your Zeta light burning bright!
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Chi Zeta Chapter SpotlightCongratulations on winning the First Annual Oklahoma State Scrapbook Contest
Chartered in 1936, Chi Zeta Chapter is the oldest graduate chapter in the state of Oklahoma. They are also the only chapter with a Stork’s Nest and an Amicae Auxiliary. This past sorority calendar year, Chi Zeta Chapter volunteered at the food bank; collected money and donated to UNICEF; donated canned goods to the needy; volunteered at the flu shot drive and the Susan G Komen Race for the Cure. They participated in Prematurity Awareness and donated toys to the Pauline E. Mayer Shelter. Soror Tobytha Battle is the Basileus for the chapter’s 30 members.
Chair Soror Sharon Pullen and her fellow scrapbook committee members Sorors Felicia Gipson, Marian Martin, Willette Smithers, and Ramona Collins have beautifully chronicled this chapter’s shining example of what we all should aspire to as Finer Women.
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From the Sorority’s inception, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. has long demonstrated an interest in serving the needs of the community. Spanning the Sorority’s nearly thirty-year partnership with the March of Dimes to its relationship with the Human Genome Project, Zeta Phi Beta has been at the forefront of anticipating the ever-changing needs of society.
It is within this framework that International Grand Basileus Barbara C. Moore proudly introduces the new International Service Initiative for Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.: Z-HOPE: Zetas Helping Other People Excel ™. “Since 1920, our national service programs have evolved to meet the criti-cal societal needs of the time,” said International Grand Basileus Moore. “This administration has identified some key areas of concern as part of our programmatic thrust, and all of our efforts will be consolidated under the banner of Z-HOPE.”
What are the objectives of Z-HOPE? Z-HOPE is an outreach service program that has six primary objectives, corresponding measures of success and a mechanism for chapter recognition. The primary objectives are:
- To provide culturally appropriate informational activities according to the Z-HOPE program format - To foster collaborative partnerships between community organizations with shared goals - To promote the opportunities for expansion in Stork’s Nest programs - To facilitate community service and mentoring opportunities for members of the organization - To provide an equitable chapter recognition program for community services rendered - To provide a standard reporting format to concentrate efforts and demonstrate the organization’s impact
**Please check your ZHOPE Manual to see if your community service programs qualify for ZHOPE points.
**Submit your activities to your State National Programs Chair, Soror Shelita Jones, within 2 weeks of doing your project: [email protected].
**Each chapter and auxiliary must complete at least one ZHOPE program per sorority year.
Finer Women Don’t Haze5 Ways Your Chapter Can Raise Hazing Awareness
ZHOPEZetas Helping Other People Excel
» Have your chapter members complete the Hazing Awareness Quiz and have a discussion prior to each chapter member signing the “Statement of Individual Responsibility for Viola on of Hazing Policy.”
» Hold a town-hall meeting with members of Phi Beta Sigma and other organizations to bring awareness of the effects of hazing on your campus or in your community
» Host an anti-hazing workshop at local schools in your community.
» Post the hazing policies of Zeta Phi Beta and the NPHC on your chapter’s website.
» Post the “Finer Women Don’t Haze” graphic on your chapter’s website and social media sites.
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Help Spread the Word about text4baby!
?!?What’s text4baby?
A free texting service that provides pregnant women and moms with babies under age one with timed health and safety information to help them care for their health and give their babies the best possible start in life.
The largest national mobile health initiative to date with reaching over 400,000 moms since launch.
A broad public-private partnerships of over 800 organizations.
An educational program of the National Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Coalition (HMHB).
The March of Dimes and Zeta Phi Beta have a cooperative program called Stork’s Nest®. The program was launched nationally in 1972. This program has both service and educational components. The service is the establishment of a distribution site, the “Nest,” where expectant mothers, referred by cooperating hospitals, clinics, and health centers, can get necessary items such as maternity clothes, layettes and furniture at minimal or no cost. The educational component consists of seven sessions covering prenatal care, nutrition, drugs, alcohol and smoking, genetics, infant care and parenting.
Stork’s Nest program objectives are to: » Provide incentives for expectant mothers to obtain early and regular prenatal care
» Provide clothing and nursery items for pregnant women who use community health services.
» Provide educational opportunities for pregnant women to help them make informed choices and decisions relating to parenting, nutrition, and health.
» Provide information and referral to community resources to enhance the physical and emotional well-being of mothers and their families.
Chi Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. operates its Stork’s Nest on the 3rd Tuesday of each month 10am-2pm at:
Peter Claver House of Corpus Christi Church [Rectory]1005 NE 15th StreetOklahoma City, Oklahoma 73117
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Founder’s Day 2013Celebrating 93 Years of Service
On January 16th, the state, Sigmas and Zetas alike, descended on the Bayou Grill and Bakery in Edmond, OK. State Director Woody, Embellishment chair, Soror Keisha Driskell and her committee executed a wonderful embellishment event with filled with food, door prizes and camaraderie. Special thanks to the owners, Soror Thais Goodwin and her husband for the excellent food and putting up with a completely packed house.
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A Sea of Blue???
Martin Luther King Jr. Parade — January 21, 2013
Zeta Spotlight
?Do YOU know a soror that puts the “Z” in Zeal?
Well now you can make sure that all of Zetadom knows her as well.
Submit her photo, short bio and a short paragraph [read no more than 5 sentences] on why she is the PHInest of Finer women. Fill out the form on zphioklahoma.org, or email [email protected] with the subject line Zeta Spotlight.
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Recruit & Reclaim!2013 Oklahoma State Membership Focus Initiative
The chapter that gains the most new, or reclaimed members from
January 16 — March 31 Wins!!
Grand Prize:• $100 • Showcase on the State Website• CertificateofAchievement
Let’s Do More!
The winning chapter will be announced before the end of the fiscal year
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INTERNATIONAL HEADQUARTERS 1734 New Hampshire Avenue, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20009 (202) 387-‐3103 � Fax (202) 232-‐4593
Mary Breaux Wright INTERNATIONAL GRAND BASILEUS
Stacye Montez
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Established 1920
TO: Financial Members of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
FROM: Stacye Montez
Executive Director
DATE: January 25, 2013
RE: Life Membership
CC: Mary Breaux Wright, International Grand Basileus National Executive Board
Life Membership is now open! The National Executive Board recently approved for this level of membership to be offered to those sorors who meet the criteria. The attached forms needs to be read and followed in its entirety. PLEASE NOTE; ALL THE FORMS CONTAIN UPDATED INFORMATION. USE OF OLD FORMS WILL DELAY YOUR APPLICATION. Incomplete forms will be returned to the applicant. Here are some guidelines to help you complete your form: The window will be opened on January 25, 2013 for the first 250 sorors OR until May 31, 2013 whichever comes first. The fee is a payment of $3,500.00 paid by credit card or cashier's check/money order. One lump sum is required. Sorors who apply for Life Membership must have been financial on all levels (regional/state/chapter) for five (5) consecutive years preceding their application submission. If you contributed to the 2010-‐2012 Diamond/Platinum/Gold Capital Campaign, the board also allotted the following:
• For existing Life Members who want to automatically upgrade to Diamond, you will have a 90 day (January 25, 2013 – April 25, 2013) window to pay the $1,000.00
• Once the 90 day window closes, the upgrades for these categories will be as follows: o Golden Life $500.00 o Platinum Life $750.00 o Diamond Life $1,000.00
The National Executive Board voted to present these membership categories (Diamond/Platinum) before the assembled body for a vote at the 2014 Boule in Washington, DC. The form for this level of contribution is also attached. Please read and complete in its entirety. Incomplete forms will be returned to the applicant. Good luck on your journey to becoming a life member.
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71st Annual Regional Leadership ConferenceApril 11 - 14, 2013
Overland Park, KS - Sheraton Hotel » Early Bird Registration Deadline February 28th » Regular Registration Deadline March 31st
Special Gift to the first 100 registrants!
» Hotel Room block closes March 31stFirst 100 rooms reserved will be entered into drawing for 1 free night!!
For more information visit the regional website: www.zpbmidwesternregion.org
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Contact the StateZeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
State of OklahomaP.O. Box 1904
Oklahoma City, OK 73101
http://zphiboklahoma.org/http://www.zpbmidwesternregion.org
http://www.zphib1920.org
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