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February 2015
Volume 4 Issue 9
First, we are honored to highlight Soror Geraldine Johnson, the 8 th State Director. Soror Johnson has a wealth of knowledge about Zeta and it is an honor to include her in this newsletter
through the work of State Historian Mecca Brown.
Next, we have the privilege of including an excerpt of the report submitted to the National
Executive Board by Soror Valerie Hollingsworth, National First Vice President. Please see
her tips for ensuring approval of your intake packets.
Finally, please review the tips for successful events. Remember that your events are a form
of recruitment and branding, and it is important that everything is done in excellence.
Please remember to plan for Triple Negative Breast Cancer Day on March 3, the State Executive Board meeting in the April, and March for Babies in April. Thanks to all that supported
Epsilon Xi Zeta on January 31. Please support Rho Tau Zeta on February 28!
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Parliamentary Corner: Processes for laying and removing an item from the table.
By Soror Titessa Smith, State Parliamentarian
Table/To Lay on the Table is setting a main motion aside temporarily without setting a time for resuming its
consideration, but with the provision that the motion can be taken up again whenever the majority so decides.
This motion has the effect of delaying action on a main motion. If the question is not lifted from the table, the
effect of the motion to table will prevent action from being taken on the main motion, which often results in
either passing or defeating a motion and it becomes buried by tabling it. The motion to lay on the table:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
It cannot be interrupted
Requires a second
It is not debatable
Cannot be amended
Requires a majority vote
To Remove/Take from the Table is the desire to resume consideration of a main motion. Before considering a
matter that has been tabled, a member must move: That the question concerning _______ be taken from the
table. The motion to remove from the table:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
It cannot be interrupted
Requires a second
It is not debatable
Cannot be amended
Cannot be reconsidered
Requires a majority vote
LOOK IT UP
RONR In Brief: p. 119, 127, 132
If a motion to take from the tables passes, the meeting resumes debate on the original question (or on any
amendments to it). If a considerable period of time has elapsed since the matter was tabled, the first speaker
should review the previous debate before proceeding to make any new points.
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Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated has officially launched the Get Engaged Social Action
page on the National website. This page houses the necessary tools to execute the Sororitys
"Global Day of Service" and "Get Engaged" initiatives.
Visit www.zphib1920.org/GetEngaged for more information.
Thank you, and let us all Get Engaged and be the change in the communities we serve.
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A History Lesson
By Soror Mecca K. Brown, State Historian
A Conversation with
members of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. or Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.?
(Soror Johnson) Yes. My sister and niece are members of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. My brother, brother-inlaw, and nephew are members of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.
(Soror Brown) Can you describe your first business meeting as a member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
(Soror Johnson) My first business meeting was my chapter meeting. At my first meeting I was instructed to say
our sorority prayer. Sorors wanted to ensure that you knew your information. I was shocked that I was singled
out, but not afraid because I was proud to know and understand our sorority prayer.
(Soror Brown) What are some of the position you have held in the sorority?
(Soror Johnson) I have held all chapter e-board positions except for the position of 3rd Vice President. The only
reason I did not hold this position is because at the time we had no undergraduate chapters to oversee. I also held
positions on a state level. These include: Treasurer, Financial Secretary, and State Director.
(Soror Brown) Can you describe your experience as the 8th State Director (serving from 1987-1992)?
(Soror Johnson) I enjoyed being State Director. As State Director I had some good times and bad times but overall it was a good experience. One thing I remember is having opposition. However, I had to remember that not all
people are open and susceptible to change. Therefore, I turned that opposition into motivation. I did not allow it
to stop me from doing the work of Zeta.
(Soror Brown) What advice would you give a Soror who plans to or currently holds an e-board position?
(Soror Johnson) In order for a chapter to be successful Sorors must understand that sisterhood is essential. No
matter what ups and downs occur, Sorors must be sisterly to each other. Also, what one person do can effect
another. Basically, we need to be conscience of our actions and how they can affect others.
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(Soror Brown) After all these years you are active in your chapter, attend conferences, community services,
and chapter events. What motivates you to continue to do the work of Zeta?
(Soror Johnson) I love Zeta. I love what Zeta stands for. I love the programs and organizations that Zeta supports.
Lastly, I love my Sorors.
(Soror Brown) Our sorority stands on the principles of scholarship, service, sisterhood, and finer woman
(Soror Brown) Soror Johnson, thank you for taking the time to speak with me today. I appreciate the
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Education is the most powerful weapon we can use to change the world.
-Nelson Mandela
Congratulations to the Archonettes & Amicettes of Omicron Omicron
Zeta Chapter who made Honor Roll for the First Marking Period.
Job Well Done!
Archonette Morgen Backus
Amicettes: ENajah Barnes, Jordyn Smith, Annaya Baynes, Destiny
Harper, Ashley Clark and Justice Livingstone
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Gamma Nu Zeta
Archonettes participated
in the Teach a Girl to
Lead, Center for American Women in Politics
Inaugural Workshop,
Gender Lens 101 at
Rutgers Camden,
New Jersey
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SELMA
#YOUTH4JUSTICE #MARCHON
Gamma Nu Zeta Youth Participated in the Selma Peaceful Rally at AMC Theater, Hamilton, NJ
Archonette President, Jonette Miller did a phenomenal job with her Black Lives
Matter Speech with the support of her Archonette Sisters
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Z-HOPE Tips
Undergraduate Acknowledgement
On January 16, 2015, as Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., was celebrating
our 95 years nationwide and internationally, the Psi Pi Chapter at Seton
Hall University was additionally celebrating another amazing award!
The Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship Association held a Sapphire
Anniversary Birthday Bash where the chapter was invited to attend to
receive the "Spirit of Martin Luther King" Award. This was to commemorate the chapter for not only the hard work and dedication exemplified on campus, but also to acknowledge the many hours of service
and programming amongst the Seton Hall Community.
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This Thanksgiving Chi Rho Zeta participated in two community service events. We participated in preparing
meals for the homeless families in Camden and Gloucester Counties. We also conducted our first eldercare
event and spent the day at Senior Care for Camden on November 29th, 2014. We had a great time playing
Household Bingo and the seniors loved it and are excited to have us back next month. We want to thank Soror
Makeesa Johnson orchestrating our eldercare project and look forward to next month's BINGO outing.
Christmas 2014 - Chi Rho Zeta with the assistance of the DOT Organization was able to assist 3 families in the
Sicklerville area by providing gift cards to local shopping stores in order to make their Christmas a little brighter.
Chi Rho Zeta's Elder Care Chair, Soror Makeesa Johnson hosted Part 1 of a two Part series Knowing the
Difference between Assisted Living and Nursing Homes. Part 2 of this seminar will take place on February
19th, 2015 at The Winslow Township Family Success Center 416 Sicklerville Road Sicklerville, NJ
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Zeta Legacies
By Soror Pauline E. Gibson, NJ State Legacy Coordinator
We are Zeta Legacies with a love that is never broken,
sharing an everlasting relationship that is past on and on
in an amazing fellowship together, through a continuous
bond of having something in common ..Yes we are Zeta
Legacies, thats right.
Congratulations to Omega Mu Zeta Chapter for having
the most legacy members thus far in their chapter.
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Search #SOTU #ZetasGetEngaged for our 2015 President's State of the Union discourse. Contact
ZPhiBNJSocialAction@gmail for general inquiries, Black history month curriculum, etc. &
Madam State Director's words of encouragement around why Zetas Get Engaged.
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Scholarship Event
02/28/15
03/07/15
03/12/15
Gamma Nu Zeta
03/21/15
03/28/15
Scholarship Luncheon
04/11/15
04/11/15
Xi Tau Zeta
04/17/15
05/02/15
05/02/15
Omega Mu Zeta
05/30/15
02/12/15
02/17/15
03/01/15
03/24/15
04/01/15
04/24 25/15
ZOL - Washington, DC
07/09 - 11/15
10/08 11/15
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