November 2014

Vol ume 5 Issue 1

Soror Mary B. Wright, I nternational Presi dent
Soror Janet Y. Bivins, Esq., Atl antic Regi onal Director
Soror Gina Merritt-Epps, Esq., New Jersey State Director
Message from the State Director:
Z-Lessons
Monthly Embellishment & Training for
the Sorors of New Jersey
Building on the Principles of Zeta
While Blazing New Paths!

elcome to November Sorors and Amicae! I pray
that October was successful for your chapter and
auxiliaries. Thanks to all of those that attending
New Jerseys Zeta Day at the Capitol and those that
participated in the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer
Walks! Reminder: Pictures and totals from the walks are due
by to Soror/Friend Isatta Joseph by November 7 at
NJACSLiaison@gmail.com. As we enter the Thanksgiving
Season, please remember to implement the Military and
Prematurity Awareness Initiatives. In this edition, we focus on
leadership. See page 2 and assess your leadership styles. The
goal: learn your style and how to use different leadership styles in varying situations.
Get to know the some of the State elected officers and NJs own Dr. Kathryn T.
Malvern, Immediate Past Chair of the NEF. See future newsletters to learn about other
State leaders.

Quote of the Month: A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way.
John C. Maxwell.

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 Editor:
Kiana Lawhorn
Zeta Day At The NJ Capitol and Zeta Day On The Hill!!
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How do you manage your chapter, auxiliary, committee, etc.? If you are aware of these different ways of
leading, you can adapt your style to manage circumstances and advance your intended goals. KEY TAKEA-
WAY: Not every style works for every circumstance. Be agile!

Participative Presenting a tentative position The leader that uses this style presents a tentative de-
cision which is subject to change or suggests the issue to the members, gets suggestions, and then makes
the decision. The leader identifies the purposes, the problems, and the means by which the activities
should be carried out; presents a tentative decision already made or seeks chapter/auxiliary opinion; then
makes the decision. In this instance, the area of decision freedom for members is much greater and the use
of authority by the leader is much smaller than with the autocratic and consultative styles.

Democratic What say you?" This leader defines the limits of the situation and the problem to be
solved and asks the members to make decisions. The members have a relatively large area of decision
freedom.

Consultative Pending significant input, the decision is... In this situation, the leader sells the
decision or presents ideas and invites questions from members. Specifically, the leader makes decisions
concerning the work activity to be carried out, its purpose, how it is to be done, when, and by whom, and
attempts to sell the members on the decisions. The leader may recognize the possibility of some resistance
and invite questions; however, unless overwhelming reasons cause a change in the decisions made, the
decisions stand.

Eclectic In this style of leadership, the leader selects from diverse styles. The strategies are made up of
components selected from diverse sources. In other words, the leader allows the situation, condition and/
or circumstance determine the style of leadership.

Command and Control This style represents the leader who makes decisions and announces them to
the members. The total relationship and the activity setting have been selected by the leader.
What Is Your Leadership Style?
By Soror Titessa Smith, State Parliamentarian

This months submission for embellishment addresses the purpose of Parliamentary rules. Knowledge of
the rationale behind the rules will assist you when determining the proper action to be taken at a meeting,
and will help with having shorter, more productive meetings.

Five Purposes for Parliamentary rules:
A. Expedite Business
B. Maintain Order
C. Provide equal treatment for all members
D. Help an organization accomplish the purpose for which it was formed
E. Protect the right of the majority to decide and the minority to be heard


Parliamentary Corner: Understanding Motions
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New Jersey State Partnerships and Social Action
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., New Jersey: Joins Forces with CAWP to
Encourage Girls to Lead$1,000 grant available

The goal is simple, but daunting: to change the face of leadership and the way young people think about
leaders. The New Jersey chapters of Zeta Beta Phi Sorority, Inc. and the Center for American Women
and Politics (CAWP) are collaborating for the first time as part of CAWPs Teach a Girl to Lead (TAG)
initiative, building on the Zetas tradition of teaching girls, especially youth of color, about leadership. The
partnership was formally announced at Zeta Day at the State Capitol on Friday, October 3, 2014.

The program will award a $1,000 grant to a Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., New Jersey State Chapter Youth
Auxiliary and is open to Archonette Auxiliaries. The youth will be judged on the creation and
implementation of a program for youth in their community based on the four structured modules outlined at
http://tag.rutgers.edu/teaching-toolbox/classroom-resources/. The modules are: Women and the Presidency;
Women and Congress; Advocacy and Suffrage; and Women of Color in Politics. Please use the link to
access details for each module. The submissions will be judged based on the use of the Teach a Girl to
Lead (TAG) material, exercises, activities and various supplemental resources. Various youth training
opportunities are available. All inquiries and chapter expressions of participation interest must submitted via
email to Dr. Denalerie Johnson-Faniel at zphibnjsocialaction@gmail.com no later than 5pm EST, Monday,
November 10, 2014. (See your basileus or Social Acton Chair for further details.)

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New Jersey Social Action Legislative Priority
Support Maternal/Child Health

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., works closely with the March of Dimes to promote maternal child health care, the
cornerstone of healthy families. U.S. preterm birth rates have reached a 15-year low, and the March of Dimes
now offers comfort and support to families with a baby in newborn intensive care in more than 128 hospitals
around the country. New Jersey received an improved 2013 report card score of B from the March of Dimes,
which reflects the positive impact of Zeta's assistance.

For the 2014 2015 year, NJ chapters and auxiliaries are asked to focus on Maternal/Child Health. Each
social action activity must tie to this focus. All activities must be reported to Soror Denalerie Johnson-Faniel,
PhD at zphibnjsocialaction@gmail.com on the 5
th
of each month. Chapters and auxiliaries will be recognized
for their #MaternalChildHealth #SOcialACTion efforts at the April 2015 State Executive Board Meeting.
Each eligible program is worth 20 points. This can be a stand alone program or integrated with existing
programs such as March of Dimes, Breast Cancer Awareness or any other chapter program that supports the
health of Mother and Child. (See your basileus or Social Action Chair for further details.)

Sample webinar, toolkit and #MaternalChildHealth resources:

http://www.bcaction.org/resources/webinars/
http://www.bcaction.org/resources/breast-cancer-action-toolkits/
http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/factsheet/Risk/reproductive-history
http://m.cancer.org/cancer/breastcancer/moreinformation/pregnancy-and-breast-cancer
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The Board of Managers of Zeta's National Education Foundation (Zeta NEF) held
its annual meeting at the Borgata Hotel in Atlantic City, New Jersey in late September
of this year. The meeting was hosted by outgoing Chair, Dr. Kathryn T. Malvern, the
3
rd
Chairperson in the foundations thirty-nine year history of promoting one of our so-
roritys most important principles.SCHOLARSHIP. I had the pleasure of interview-
ing Dr. Malvern, as she reflected on her fourteen years of service to the foundation as
chair and her role in the foundation in the future.
Dr. Malvern described her time as chair of the foundation as a blast; especially,
when she reflected on the various cities and people she met during her travels with
the Human Genome Project. Dr. Malvern stated the Human Genome Conference was designed to provide
information on the status of genetic research to minorities for the purpose of promoting greater involvement.
However, they also educated teachers, judges and other professionals as the use of DNA impacted the way
we do business within various industries.
Dr. Malvern also discussed some of her accomplishments as chair, which included moving the organization
from a trust to a public nonprofit organization, trade marking the logo, and setting a half million dollar goal for
the organization. Last year, the foundation received over three hundred scholarship applications and award-
ed approximately $30,000 in scholarship monies to men and women outside of the organization; as well as
Zetas. Dr. Malvern stated she would like to see more Sorors apply and be awarded scholarships. However,
she has found a minor deterrent is incomplete applications. She hopes the new chair, Dr. Alice Garrett, will
allow the foundation to host webinars to assist members with learning how to complete the application cor-
rectly.
When asked what will be her role in the foundation going forward, she stated she plans to stand beside and
behind Dr. Alice Garrett as she takes the foundation to the next level. Finally, she wanted to thank the Re-
gional and State Directors for their support; especially, Soror Merritt-Epps, Esq. and Soror Janet Bivins, Esq.
for their unweaving dedication throughout the years.
Submitted by Soror Krystal Miller, NJ NEF Liaison
SpotlightNational Educational Foundation (NEF)
Meet a Few of Zetas State Officers
State Representative to Regional Election Committee

Soror Kimberly Tetterton was inducted to Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated
through Gamma Omicron Zeta Chapter of Newark, NJ in Fall 2003. Kim is still
an active member of Gamma Omicron Zeta and currently serves as Third Vice
President overseeing the 4 undergraduate chapters Gamma Omicron Zeta spon-
sors. She was elected State Representative to Regional Election Committee at
the NJ State Conference in April 2014 and appointed NJ State Z-Hope Coordina-
tor in September. In addition to her elected and appointed positions, she also
serves on the social media and z-hope committees in Gamma Omicron Zeta.
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Corresponding Secretary
Soror Chasity L. Richardson is a graduate of Seton Hall University with a Bache-
lors degree in Business Management concentrating in finance with a minor in
Communication. A few years later, She pursued her MBA in the University of
Phoenix online graduate program. She is an Assistant Vice President in the Prime
Brokerage Middle Office department for Bank of America Merrill Lynch. She
enjoys traveling, Cycling, spending time with family, and most of all resting
whenever the opportunity arises.

Soror Richardson became a member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. on November
19, 2003 via the Psi Pi chapter of Seton Hall University. Upon graduating from
Seton Hall, she transitioned directly into the Gamma Omicron Zeta Chapter serv-
ing in various executive board positions and currently the Treasurer and Psi Pi
Chapter advisor.
Financial Secretary
Lauwana Martin became a member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. at Louisiana
State University in Baton Rouge, Rho Epsilon Chapter on April 9, 1983. She is a
diamond life member and a legacy. Her current chapter is Gamma Nu Zeta
where she is the life member chair, NPHC of Camden County liaison, and serves
on various committees. She is the state financial secretary and was recently ap-
pointed the Atlantic Region Representative to the National Legacy Club.
Treasurer
Janice S. Evans was initiated into Zeta Phi Beta Sorority on May 16, 1980 as a
charter member of Theta Kappa Chapter, at the State University of NY, Stony
Brook. She has been active since her initiation, is a Life Member, and is current-
ly a member of Eta Omicron Zeta Chapter in Plainfield, NJ. Soror Evans is serv-
ing a second term as the Treasurer for the State of NJ. She previously held the
position of NJ State Financial Secretary, off and on, for over ten years.
Soror Evans recently retired from Port Authority of NY & NJ as the Manager of
Business Services in the Management & Budget department. She is a member
of St Joseph Catholic Church, in Maplewood, NJ. She enjoys singing in the
choir, and leads the church as Cantor during Sunday services. She is married to
Neville Evans (a member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.) for 30 years, and is
the proud mother of two children, Idris Evans and Anique Evans.
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NJ Chapters at Work
Saturday, October 4, 2014, The lovely
ladies of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority,
Incorporated, Epsilon Xi Zeta, Trenton
Chapter sponsored a voter's registra-
tion and Breast Cancer Walk Donation
at the Bizzare Food Market on Clinton
Avenue, in Trenton, NJ.
Gwen Jennings, Angela Doggett, Flora Simpson,
Kathy Johnson & President Bridget Lewis-Burgess
Soror Pamela Bryson & Amicae Janice Gillard.
Sorors from Gamma Nu Zeta Chapter (Camden, NJ) hosted an Informational Interest Session on October 13,
2014 at Rutgers University-Camden Campus. Our chapter is in the process of hosting different events/
initiatives with the goal of reactivating Theta Omicron Chapter. If you know of any women who is a student
at this campus and who maybe interested in our sorority, please contact us
at RUThetaOmicron@gmail.com or 609-975-9382.
Sorors Pictured (L-R): Sorors Isom-Satterfield; McDowell-
Medley; Pitts-McCloud; Ashley; Smith and Walker
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Zeta Delta Zeta on the Move Again

Submitted by: Soror Pauline E. Gibson, ZDZ Chapter, ACS Coordinator.

On Sunday, October 26, 2014, Zeta Delta Zeta Chapter, under the leadership of Lynette N. Harris, again joined
with several other sister chapters to walk for the American Cancer Society; Making Strides against Breast
Cancer. We are proud that in 2013, our chapter raised the most funds in the State of New Jersey! We are
looking forward to another big win but most importantly we are helping to save lives and have more birthdays
with the dollars we are raising for such a worthy cause. Last year, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., under the lead-
ership of our NJ State Director, Gina Merritt-Epps, Esq., donated over $10,000.00 to the American Cancer So-
ciety! I am sure with the large donation from Zeta Delta Zeta chapter, New Jersey will again be successful in
the amount raised from our State for Making Strides against Breast Cancer. Our communities within the
Burlington County area are to be complimented for helping us to raise our funds.

We are most thankful to Walgreens for allowing us to solicit funds on their property; collecting over $1,000.00
to meet our State goal. Thank you to our ZDZ chapter Sorors, Amicae and youth, who took the extra steps to
individually raise funds reaching over $3,000! (As of October 10, 2014)

We set our bar high, we aimed for a target and we met (and exceed) our State and Chapter goals. To God Be
the Glory!

Did You Know You
Belong To The Best
Sorority In The
World?
Zealous-Engaged-Talented-Awesome (ZETA) Youth Corner




I bring you greetings on behalf of all the Youth Coordinators and Youth
Advisors in the State of New Jersey.

I want to give a special thank you to our State Director for providing me
with the opportunity to work in the capacity of New Jersey Youth Coordi-
nator. I am very eager to work with the Sorors, who took on the hard task
to be mentors to our Youth. Mentoring is to support and encourage peo-
ple to manage their own learning in order that they may maximize their po-
tential, develop their skills, improve their performance and become the per-
son they want to be. Eric Parsloe

As a mentor, we will help encourage our youth to believe in themselves and
boost their confidence as well as leave an everlasting memory of Zeta in
their life, which will have a tremendous impact in their lives. I would like
to thank the youth coordinators and youth advisors for working and making
a commitment to our youth. I look forward to working with each and every
one of you.

I am so excited to announce that our youth will have a spotlight in the Zeta Call known as The ZETA
(Zealous-Engaged-Talented-Awesome) Youth Corner. Upon submission, we will highlight their achieve-
ments, accomplishments, induction ceremonies and community service projects, and sisterly socials. This
will keep the Sorors, Amicae, family and friends informed about the great work of the advisors and youth.

Sisterly Zeta Love,
Soror Zoey Ashley, N.J. State Youth Coordinator
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CONGRATULATIONS & WELCOME SORORS!!

Omicron Omicron Zeta Chapters 2014 Inductees
Tara Chestnut, Madeleine Leach, and Dorothy McCormick (former Amica).
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. NJ Chapters at Work contd
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While Eta Omicron Zeta Chapter believes in building better communities, we also believe
in building better hearts and bodies. Thus, we have established a Stroll/Step team to
promote sisterly bonding and active living.
Getng Fit
With
HOZ
Princeton-Trenton Zeta Amicae, Auxiliary of Zeta Phi Be-
ta Sorority, Inc., Epsilon Xi Zeta Chapter, installed a new
auxiliary member on Saturday, October 4, 2014!

Amicae L to R: Thelma Bronson, Jerone Steel, Penney
Edwards-Carter, Ismeta Saint Clair (new mem-
ber), Patricia Rhodes, Janice Gilliard, and Norma
Fishburne. Friend Eunice Samuels-Lewis, photographer!
Welcome Amica!
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Key Dates and Deadlines Please Take Note
MSABC totals due 11/7/14
Prematurity Awareness Reports are due to the state Z-HOPE coordinator - 11/30/14
Z-HOPE Matrix for May 1, 2014 June 30, 2014 - 12/1/14
National Executive Board Meeting - January 911, Houston, Tx.
New Jersey State Founders Day Observance and Reclamation Weekend 1/161/18/15
Military Appreciation Programs are to be included on your matrix for July 1-December 31st and
is due to the state Z-HOPE coordinator - 1/31/14
New Jersey State Executive Board Meeting - 4/24/15 and 4/25/15
ZOLJuly 911, Washington, DC
We hope youve enjoyed this months edition! Please submit articles by the 15th of every month. Use the newsletters as
tools to educate and advise your members. Your feedback and suggestions for future topics are welcomed!
ZPhiBNJSocialMedia@gmail.com
Rho Theta's Breakfast Express
On September 26th, Rho Theta chapter hosted its
first annual Breakfast Delivery fundraiser at Ro-
wan University! The chapter emphasized the im-
portance of a great meal to quick start a positive
and productive day! Each order was hand deliv-
ered by an undergrad member with a message of
appreciation to each customer. The fundraiser
was a success and they cannot wait to do it again!
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. NJ Chapters at Work contd
,