Z-Lessons

Monthly Embellishment & Training for the Sorors of New Jersey

Building on the Principles of Zeta

While Blazing New Paths!

December 2013 Volume 4 Issue 4

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

Welcome New Sorors!

Gamma Omicron Zeta Kieana Clark Khadijah Ford Solunda McFadden Ifeoluwa Adedej Roberta Shannon Omicron Omicron Zeta Tousha Bailey-Herout Beatrice Carey Mingnon Morton Rho Theta Asha Bullock Janell Fontaine Arlysha Sumpter

Message from the State Director: The Protocol Challenge & UG Basilei Spotlight

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reetings, Sorors: I hope that you had a wonderful Thanksgiving! The season of giving will be quickly followed by Founders Day and other National, State and Chapter observances. Lets remember to follow the guidance outlined in the

2013 Sororitys Guide to Protocol, Practices, Etiquette and Communication issued by

Grand Wright. Test your knowledge by taking the quiz on page 70 of the Guide and below. Please be sure to review the Guide in your chapter meetings. It is also my pleasure to highlight our newly elected Undergraduate Basilei!

Please read about them on pages 2 and 3! I wish you all a very, Merry Christmas!
PROTOCOL QUIZ True or False: The color of the attire for renewal of pledge/rededication is white for all items, except for handbags, hats, hosiery and shoes. True or False: On a chapters letterhead, the chapters name should precede the name of the Sorority. True or False: Except for electronic communication, the president should be aware of and approve all outgoing communication. True or False: Committee chairs should prepare personal goals and objectives and align them with the goals and objectives of the chapter president. What are the flowers for the youth auxiliaries? A B C D 6) 7) Archonette Forget Me Not; Amicette Tulip; Pearlette White Carnation The Youth Groups do not have flowers. Archonette Forget Me Not; Amicette Tulip; Pearlette there is no flower for the Pearlette Auxiliary ArchonetteTulip; AmicetteForget-Me-Not; PearletteThere is no flower for the Pearlette auxiliary. True or False: The Sorority Hymn should be sung in a somber manner as a showing of respect to the Sorority. True or False: The International President of Phi Beta Sigma should always be seated next to or near or International Grand Basileus (when appropriate) and should be provided a white rose boutonniere. 8) 9) True or False: The collectible item of the Sorority is the dove but other collectible True or False: The official Sorority pin should be worn at all Sorority events.
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Welcome Home! Reclaimed Sorors

Omicron Omicron Zeta
Stephanie Hawkins

Sigma Zeta Zeta

Shonna Etienne

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

items are encouraged based on Chapter, State or Regional traditions. 10) True or False: There are several things a president can do to ensure a successful

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Introducing the Newly Elected Undergraduate Chapter Presidents

Omodolapo Ilelaboye, Chi Alpha Soror Omodolapo Ilelaboye (also known as Soror Dolly) was born in Lagos, Nigeria. She currently lives in Avenel, New Jersey. She is an accounting major undergraduate at Rider University in Lawrenceville, New Jersey and will be graduating with her Bachelors degree in May 2015. She plans to pursue her Masters degree after graduating from Rider University.

JTaeyah Richardson, Theta Sigma Soror JTaeyah Richardson was born in Jersey City, where she lived for 16 years before moving to Union, New Jersey. She attended P.S. No. 37 elementary and middle school in Jersey City and attended Marist High School before transferring to Union High School her junior year. Soror Richardson began attending William Paterson University in September 2010 and is majoring in Communication Public Relations. She was initiated into Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. in Spring 2012 and served as First Vice President. In addition to serving as president of Theta Sigma Chapter, she is also vice president of the National Pan-Hellenic Council at William Paterson University. She will graduate in the fall of 2014 with a bachelors degree and plans to continue her education in a Masters program. Julia Nobrega Langone, Psi Pi Currently a third-year student at Seton Hall University, Soror Julia Langone is studying Liberal Studies while minoring in both History and Diplomacy. She holds passions for music, writing, serving in Haiti, and a possible career in Speech Pathology. As president of the Psi Pi Chapter, Soror Langone is thankful to be offered opportunities to help organize different programs and events like successful blood drives and Zumbathons for important causes. From Cranford, she was born and raised in New Jersey and plans to continue to serve her community.
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Introducing the Newly Elected Undergraduate Chapter Presidents

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During her free time, Julia enjoys singing, playing guitar, tutoring, as well as writing and editing for school newspapers. She believes every position holds its own power to contribute and opportunity is an awful thing to waste. Among many goals, Soror Langone plans to reestablish more unified Greek relationships on the Seton Hall campus. Annakay Brown, Kappa Upsilon Born and raised in Manchester, Jamaica, Soror Annakay Brown arrived in the United States at the age of 7. Although she had to endure the struggles of leaving close family and friends behind, she assimilated well to the American culture. Initially, being a 7-year-old girl, Annakays desires were to either become a princess or the president of the United States; however, being surrounded by family members who were heavily involved in healthcare served as the impetus in her desire to become a nurse. In order to progress towards her goal, Soror Brown entered one of the top nursing programs in the state at Ramapo College of New Jersey, in Mahwah, in 2011. Once Annakay entered Ramapo College, she not only demonstrated her dedication to her future and her studies, but she also highlighted her assiduousness through her active participation on her campus. During her freshman year, she was an active member on the Ramapo College track team. In addition, during her sophomore year, she became a member of the Students of Caribbean Ancestry Club as Historian, and ascended to Vice President within one semester. Still never tiring in her efforts, in Spring 2013 Sorer Brown became a charter member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, Kappa Upsilon Chapter, along with Sorors Tanayah Flores, Melissa Ransome, Nykhia Walker, and Marika Morris. She continues to strive towards her goal in nursing as well as being an active member on campus and in Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated.

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Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walks

hank you to all of the chapters and auxiliary groups who participated in this years Making

Strides Against Breast Cancer walks, Once again, the State exceeded its goal of $12,000! (Results shown at

right)
Many thanks for Soror Isatta Joseph, American Cancer Society Liaison for the State of New Jersey, and the ACS state team! Congratulations to the chapter families that met the $1,000 goal and a special thanks to the six groups who exceeded that goal!

CHAPTER FAMILY
Zeta Delta Zeta Xi Tau Zeta Sigma Zeta Zeta Epsilon Xi Zeta Chi Rho Zeta Rho Tau Zeta Gamma Nu Zeta

Amount Raised
$3,169.00 $2,260.00 $1,976.79 $1,617.13 $1,578.00 $1,075 .00 $1,000.00 $844.00 $719.00 $715.00 $710.00 $541.00 $15,204.92

Zeta Delta Zeta Chapter Family

Eta Omicron Zeta Rho Rho Zeta Omega Mu Zeta Omicron Omicron Zeta Gamma Omicron Zeta

Omega Mu Zeta Chapter Family

TOTAL RAISED

Xi Tau Zeta and Phi Mu Chapters

Sigma Zeta Zeta Chapter Family

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Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walks

Rho Tau Zeta Chapter Xi Tau Zeta Chapter and Zeta Archonettes

Omicron Omicron Zeta Chapter Gamma Omicron Zeta Chapter Gamma Omicron Zeta Youth

Chi Rho Zeta Chapter and Youth

Eta Omicron Zeta Chapter, Omega Mu Zeta Chapter and Friends

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Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walks

Zeta Amicae of Gloucester County

Eta Omicron Zeta Chapter

Epsilon Xi Zeta Chapter

Gamma Nu Zeta Chapter Zeta Delta Zeta Chapters top fundraisers (from left): Soror Keisha Thornton, Soror Pauline Gibson,11th New Jersey State Director and Dr. Natoya Hill.

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State of New Jersey Announces State Fundraising Committee Members

ongratulations to the following Sorors who answered the call to provide their time and talents to the State Fundraising Committee:
Spencer St. Fleur

Soror Spencer St. Fleur, Eta Omicron Zeta Chapter Soror Avonda Green-Ransome, Gamma Nu Zeta Chapter Soror Angelica Russell, Zeta Delta Zeta Chapter The Committee will hold its first conference call on Monday, Dec. 2.

at which time a committee chair will be selected. Congratulations, Sorors!

Angelica Russell

Avonda GreenRansome

Parliamentary Corner: Main Motions and Resolutions

By Soror Titessa Smith, State Parliamentarian

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his month is a recap of what youve learned in the last three issues of Z-Lessons regarding motions. Happy learning!

MATCHING EXERCISE*: Place the appropriate letter in the parentheses beside the number. Use each letter only once. [ ] Amendment [ ] Debate A. One or more clauses giving information or reasons for a resolution B. A member's verbal agreement that a motion should come before the assembly C. A motion that introduces business D. Discussion by members on the merits (pro and con) of a motion E. A formal proposal that certain action be taken, or that a certain statement express the sense, opinion, desire, or will of the assembly F. To consider paragraph by paragraph or section by section G. A motion that proposes action or a procedure related to the business of an assembly or its past or future action H. A main motion which, because of its length, importance, or complexity, is written and begins with "Resolved, That . . ." I. More than half of the votes cast J. A proposal to change the wording of a motion before action is taken on the motion itself K. A main motion which introduces a new subject of a substantive nature
7. K8. A 9. H 10. B 11. F

3. [ ] Incidental main motion 4. [ ] Main motion 5. [ ] Majority vote 6. [ ] Motion 7. [ ] Original main motion 8. [ ] Preamble 9. [ ] Resolution 10. [ ] Second 11. [ ] Seriatim

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ANSWERS:

2. D

3. G

4. C

5. I

6. E

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New State NEF Liaison, Soror Kristal Miller

ongratulations to New Jersey's new State Liaison to the National Educational Foundation, Soror Kristal Miller. In her position she will be responsible for obtaining

information regarding the NEF for distribution to the State so that NJ Sorors are aware of the NEF's activities and available scholarships. In addition, she will work to raise funds for the NEF. Soror Miller, a member of Gamma Omicron Zeta Chapter, has held various leadership roles on the undergraduate level, including Treasurer and President. She has also served as a delegate for the Atlantic Regional Conference and 70th Boule in St. Louis, Mo. She also served as VicePresident and President of the National Pan-Hellenic Council at Lincoln University. Womanhood Since 2011, she has held various positions including Finer Committee Chairperson, Second Vice President and member of the Special Events
Soror Kristal Miller

Scholarship Committee Chairperson,

Committee and member of the 3Rs Committee assisting with intake and other retention projects. She previously served as delegate for New Jersey State Executive Board Meeting and the Atlantic Regional Conference. Soror Miller can be reached at NJNEFLiaison@aol.com.

New State Instructional Coordinator, Soror Shivonne Matthew

oror Shivonne M. Matthew has been appointed as the new State Instructional Coordinator. In this position, she will be responsible for organizing, coordinating and managing the Sorority's electronic migration and capturing accurate data needed for the new database on the State level. She will: Consult with the National Director of Instructional Design on a regular basis to maintain clarity on rapid execution and establishment of IT related needs and solutions Facilitate directives and webinars from the National Director of Instructional Design Perform hands-on training and troubleshooting for IT-related items for thee State Provide patient, professional and effective communication to the State regarding IT related needs. Soror Matthew was initiated into Zeta on May 3, 2002 in Gamma Kappa Chapter, at Rutgers University. Currently, she is a member of Zeta Delta Zeta Chapter, where she was as chair of the Public Relations Committee and Z-HOPE Coordinator. Professionally, Soror Matthew is employed with Johnson & Johnson Services Inc. as an IT Strategic Sourcing Manager and brings a wealth of technological experience to this position. She may be reached at NJStateIDC@gmail.com.

Soror Shivonne Matthew

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Lambda Lambda Sigma Chapter to Host 10th Gospel Brunch on Jan. 25; International President Mason to Deliver Keynote Address

n Saturday, Jan. 25, 2014, the brothers of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., Lambda Lambda Sigma Chapter will host the chapters 10th Annual Gos-

pel Brunch. The event will be held at 10 a.m. at the Rho Ristorante in Trenton, N.J. Proceeds from this event will be donated to the chapter's scholarship fund. As 2014 marks the Centennial of the Fraternity, the chapter has invited Phi Beta Sigmas International President, The Honorable Brother Jonathan Mason Sr., to be its keynote speaker. Admission for the event is $45 for adults and $25 for children under 12. Ticket price includes an all-youcan-eat buffet and live entertainment. Tickets may be purchased online at http://llsgospelbrunch2014.eventbrite.com. For further information regarding this event or advertising opportunities, please contact Gospel Brunch Chairman, Bro. Scott Dennis, at srdennis911@yahoo.com.
Bro. Jonathan Mason, Sr. 34th International President Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.

Social Action

embers of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. and Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. collaborated in

phone banking in support of Bro. Troy Singleton's Campaign for re-election as assemblyman of Legislative District 7. This captures our work outside of simply casting a vote!
Pictured: Soror Zoey Ashley of Zeta Delta Zeta Chapter, Soror Ivory Marrero of Gamma Nu Zeta Chapter and Brothers Al Warner, Tracey Clark and Milton Dilligard of Kappa Upsilon Sigma Chapter.

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The Protocol Challenge

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year, including asking for help and consulting a mentor when needed. ANSWERS TO PROTOCOL QUIZ 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. False. Handbags, hosiery and shoes must also be white. See page 11 of the Protocol Guide. False. The Sororitys name is Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. and must always be listed first or at the top of banners, invitations, letterhead, programs, souvenir journals, etc. See page 17 of the Protocol Guide. False. The president should be aware of and approve all outgoing communications. See page 40 of the Protocol Guide. True. See page 43 of the Protocol Guide. C (Archonette Tulip; Amicette Forget Me Not; Pearlette there is no flower for the Pearlette Auxiliary). See page 8 of the Protocol Guide. False. The Hymn should be sung with spirit and liveliness and should not be somber or dull. (See Page 9 of the Protocol Guide. False. The statement regarding seating is correct however the boutonniere should be a white carnation. See page 27 of the Protocol Guide. False. The official collectible item is the dove and other collectible item is discouraged by the Sorority. See Page 8 of the Protocol Guide. False. The Sorority pin is sacred and should not be casually worn. See page 9 of the Protocol Guide. 10. True. See page 41 of the Protocol Guide.

Key Dates and Deadlines

Please Take Note

Sister Chapter Event (Xi Tau Zeta) - 12/7/13

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

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 BabiesApril 2014 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

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