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OklahOma ZetasSpring 2013 Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. — Oklahoma State
P.O. Box 1904 OKC, OK 73101
zphiboklahoma.orgfacebook.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 nd 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 sendthe 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 Team
24th 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 ve 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 organizationtowards 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 ofcially became amember 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 rst 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-Woody
Soror 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 fromLangston 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 Certied. 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 ofcer’s knowledge of their duties and responsibilities
» Co-ordinate an Undergraduate Advisor Training Workshop
» Co-ordinate an Ofcer 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 rst 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 rst 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 ofcers 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’ (nancially 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 thingsaren’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 u 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 introducesthe 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
identied 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 eachchapter 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 distributionsite, 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 Street
Oklahoma 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 onthe Bayou Grill and Bakery in Edmond, OK. State Director Woody,
Embellishment chair, Soror Keisha Driskell and her committee
executed a wonderful embellishment event with lled 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 o f Blue ? ? ?
Mar tin Lu ther King Jr. Parade — Januar y 21, 2013
Zeta Spotlight
?Do YOU know a soror that puts the “Z” inZeal?
Well now you can make sure that all of
Zetadom knows her as well.Submit her photo, short bio and ashort paragraph [read no more than 5sentences] on why she is the PHInestof Finer women. Fill out the form onzphioklahoma.org, or email [email protected] with the subject lineZeta Spotlight.
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Recruit & Reclaim!2013 Oklahoma State Membership Focus Initiative
The chapter that gains the most new, orreclaimed members from
January 16 — March 31 Wins!!
Grand Prize:• $100• Showcase on the State Website• CerticateofAchievement
Let’s Do More!
The winning chapter will be announced before the end of the scal year
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INTERNATIONALHEADQUARTERS
1734NewHampshireAvenue,N.W.
Washington,D.C.20009
(202)387-3103Fax(202)232-4593
Mary Breaux Wright INTERNATIONAL GRAND BASILEUS
Stacye Montez EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Established 1920
TO: FinancialMembersofZetaPhiBetaSorority,Inc.
FROM: StacyeMontez
ExecutiveDirector
DATE: January 25, 2013
RE: LifeMembership
CC: MaryBreauxWright,InternationalGrandBasileus
NationalExecutiveBoard
LifeMembershipisnowopen!
TheNationalExecutiveBoardrecentlyapprovedforthislevelofmembershiptobeofferedto
thosesororswhomeetthecriteria.Theattachedformsneedstobereadandfollowedinits
entirety.PLEASENOTE;ALLTHEFORMSCONTAINUPDATEDINFORMATION.USEOFOLD
FORMSWILLDELAYYOURAPPLICATION.Incompleteformswillbereturnedtothe
applicant.Herearesomeguidelinestohelpyoucompleteyourform:
ThewindowwillbeopenedonJanuary25,2013forthefirst250sororsORuntilMay31,2013
whichevercomesfirst.Thefeeisapaymentof$3,500.00paidbycreditcardorcashier's
check/moneyorder.Onelumpsumisrequired.SororswhoapplyforLifeMembershipmust
havebeenfinancialonalllevels(regional/state/chapter)forfive(5)consecutiveyearspreceding
theirapplicationsubmission.
Ifyoucontributedtothe2010-2012Diamond/Platinum/GoldCapitalCampaign,theboardalso
allottedthefollowing:
• ForexistingLifeMemberswhowanttoautomaticallyupgradetoDiamond,youwill
havea90day(January25,2013–April25,2013)windowtopaythe$1,000.00
• Oncethe90daywindowcloses,theupgradesforthesecategorieswillbeasfollows:
o GoldenLife $500.00
o PlatinumLife $750.00
o DiamondLife $1,000.00
TheNationalExecutiveBoardvotedtopresentthesemembershipcategories
(Diamond/Platinum)beforetheassembledbodyforavoteatthe2014BouleinWashington,DC.
Theformforthislevelofcontributionisalsoattached.Pleasereadandcompleteinits
entirety.Incompleteformswillbereturnedtotheapplicant.
Goodluckonyourjourneytobecomingalifemember.
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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 31stSpecial Gift to the rst 100 registrants!
» Hotel Room block closes March 31st
First 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 Oklahoma
P.O. Box 1904
Oklahoma City, OK 73101
http://zphiboklahoma.org/
http://www.zpbmidwesternregion.org
http://www.zphib1920.org