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Monthly Embellishment & Training for the Sorors of New Jersey

Building on the Principles of Zeta

While Blazing New Paths!

March 2014 Volume 4 Issue 7

Soror Mary B. Wright, Interna tional Presi dent Soror Janet Y. Bivins, Esq., Atlantic Regi onal Director Soror Gina Merritt -Epps, Esq., New Jersey State Dir ector

Message from the State Director: March of Dimes and March for Babies

Reclamation Period Still Underway

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reetings Sorors and Amicae, As we celebrate our scholarship and Z-HOPE Awardees over the next few months, we also begin to gear up for the March for Babies and the State

Conference! In this issue you will find State Conference reminders, the announcement of our Z HOPE initiative and information regarding March for Babies. Test your knowledge regarding Zetas quest to end prematurity, below. I look forward to seeing you at the upcoming scholarship and Z HOPE events, and at the State Conference. Have a blessed March!

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In the United States, one in ______ babies is born prematurely. Worldwide, __ million babies are born too soon each year. More than 1 in _____ black infants are born premature. The Storks Nest incentive program was adopted in ______. Past Grand _____________ was the International Grand Basileus when the partnership with the March of Dimes was established. The mission of the March of Dimes as follows: We help _____ have _______
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journey back home to Zeta by visiting http:// www.zphib1920.org/2 014-reclamation.

pregnancies and _____ the problems that ________ the health of babies.

March for Babies 2014

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

By Soror Sarecia Johnson

New Jersey State March of Dimes Representative n 2013, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. and our auxiliaries raised $315,293.00 and we also won

the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. vs. Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. challenge. We did it Sorors, Amicae, Archonettes, Amicettes and Pearlettes! With your efforts, the US Preterm birth rates dropped to a 15-year low, and our nation earned a C on the 2013 March of Dimes Premature birth
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Page 2 Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated 2014 New Jersey State Leadership Conference Friday, April 25 - Saturday, April 26, 2014 The Chauncey Hotel and Conference Center One Chauncey Road, Princeton, NJ SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE
Friday, April 25 4:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 5:30 5:30 7:00 9:00 8:30 4:00 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 6:45 p.m. 6:45 p.m. 9:00 p.m. 10:30 p.m. Hotel Check-In Registration, Z-HOPE and Scrapbook Collection Executive Board Meeting Zetas Executive Board Meeting Amicae Dinner Sister-Friend Social MIP Training (Zetas) Shopping with the Vendors Lobby

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Lobby Barn Sundial Solomon Solomon Barn Brodsky Gallery

Saturday, April 26 8:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m. 7:00 a.m. 8:30 a.m. 7:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m.

7:00 a.m. 7:30 a.m. 7:30 a.m. 8:00 a.m. 7:30 a.m. 8:00 a.m. 8:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m. 8:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m. 12:00 p.m.

12:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. 1:15 p.m. 2:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 2:35 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 2:35 p.m. 4:30 p.m.

Shopping with the Vendors Buffet BreakfastZetas & Amicae Hotel Check-out Registration, Z-HOPE and Scrapbook Collection Necrology Zetas & Amicae Rededication Zetas Rededication Amicae Plenary Session I Zetas Plenary Session I Amicae Elections (Zetas) Shop with Vendors Hotel Check out Lunch Zetas and Amicae Workshop (Zetas/Amicae) Break/Shopping with Vendors Plenary Session II Zetas Plenary Session II Amicae

Brodsky Gallery Solomon Lobby Lobby Mallard Mallard Sundial Barn Sundial Pintail A Brodsky Gallery Lobby Solomon Barn/Sundial Brodsky Gallery Barn Sundial

State Conference Related Deadlines

March 1 March 1 March 17 March 21 March 25 April 1 April 5 Hotel Block Closes Scholarship Applications Due Nominations Forms Due Youth Essays and Posters Due State Conference Registration Closes Life Members Scholarship Applications Due Names for Necrology Due

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New Jersey State Z-HOPE Initiative 2014 Benefitting St Jude Childrens Research Hospital

hen late entertainer Danny Thomas opened the doors to St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital in 1962, he was not just changing the lives of those children who would walk through its doors. He was changing lives across the world. The mission of St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital is to advance cures, and means of prevention, for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. Consistent with the vision of founder Danny Thomas, no child is denied treatment based on race, religion or a family's ability to pay. In support of the national partnership between Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. and St. Jude, the State of New Jersey is proud to announce that the 2014 Initiative will benefit St. Jude. Contribution Levels for Chapters and Auxiliaries (Individual Donations are welcomed!) Undergraduate Chapters Contribution of $25 = 25 bonus points Contribution of $50 = 50 bonus points Contribution of $75 = 75 bonus points Graduate Chapters & Amicae Auxiliary Contribution of $50 = 50 bonus points Contribution of $75 = 75 bonus points Contribution of $100 = 100 bonus points

Earn Z-HOPE Points for participating! Each graduate chapter is asked to give $150. 1. Z-HOPE Chapter Summary Reporting form must be turned in to NJ State Z-HOPE Coordinator. 2. Make all checks/money orders payable to Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated-State of New Jersey. In the memo section of your check, write NJ Z-HOPE Initiative 2014 3. Donations will be collected on at the State Conference - Friday between 4 and 5 pm and Saturday between 7 and 8 am. 4. Chapter credit will be given for the 2013-2014 membership year for all donation amounts given.

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Pictured clockwise from top left: Soror Lynette Harris was emcee and Afro-One Dance, Drum and Theater, Historian Robert House and Poet/Spoken Word Artist Christopher K.P. Brown performed.

Zeta Delta Zeta Chapter, in Partnership with Willingboro Public Library, Presents Annual Black History Program

eta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Zeta Delta Zeta Chapter in partnership with the Willingboro Public Library held their annual Black History Program on Saturday, February 1, 2014. Performing with enthusiasm were Afro-One Dance, Drum and Theater, Historian and Genealogist Robert House and Poet/Spoken Word Artist Christopher K.P. Brown. There were crafts, refreshments and lots of history for all to enjoy. What a fantastic way to start off Black History Month!

Update from the National Undergraduate Member-at-Large

By Soror Alexis Maisonet, National Undergraduate Member-at-Large

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reetings to my lovely Sorors of the State of New Jersey! These last few months have been very busy for me, and I would like to keep you all abreast of my recent In Washington, D.C., Zeta Phi Beta Sorority held its National Executive Board

events serving as National Undergraduate Member-at-Large! Meeting from Jan. 9-11. I, along with Soror Anjylla Foster, National Third Anti-

Basileus, and the other two Undergraduate Representatives on the Board, presented our proposal for the National Undergraduate Council. Our intention with the Council is to create greater leadership positions specifically for Undergraduates on the Regional and State levels. The Board members were impressed with our thorough presentation
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Gamma Nu Zeta Chapter Inducts New Youth Group

ongratulations to our newest members of our youth groups! On Jan. 19, at Chestnut Street U.A.M.E. Church in Camden, Gamma Nu Zeta Chapter hosted an induction ceremony for the Pearlettes, Amicettes and Archonettes! The young ladies received a new blazer/sweater with their respective logos and other gift items. Many thanks to our Youth Coordinators, Advisors and Ev ent Planner Sorors K. PittsMcCloud , Z. Ashley, I. Marrero, L. Thomas, T. Cobourne, D. Laws, C. Spratley, V. Smith and B. McDowell-Medley.

Gamma Nu Zeta Celebrates King Holiday/Founders Day with Community Service at Cathedral Kitchen

amma Nu Zeta Chapter of Camden, NJ spent their MLK/Founders' Day of Service volunteering their time at Cathedral Kitchen on Jan. 20. These Sorors and Archonette spent their time serving those in need with their usual lovely smiles. Pictured: Sorors A. Walker; I. Marrero; P. Isom-Satterfield; L. Martin; Z. Ashley; B. McDowell-Medley; T. Smith (President); and M. Lewis. Back: Archonette J. Miller

Message from the State DirectorMarch of Dimes Quiz

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Answers: 1. Nine 2. 15 3. Six 4. 1972 5. Isabel M. Herson 6. moms, full-term, research, threaten

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Zeta Delta Zeta Performs Service on MLK Day

n Monday, Jan. 20, 2014, the Sorors of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority,, Inc., Zeta Delta

Zeta Chapter participated in a Martin Luther King Jr. day of service program at Vitura Nursing Home. The chapter donated gift bags to the residents at the Nursing Home. They also spent time with one of their chapter members.

Welcome New Sorors of Eta Omicron Zeta Chapter!

The State of New Jersey welcomes the newest members of our sisterhood! Featured above from left to right:

Jeri-Lee Jeremiah-James, Ebony Adkins, Tiffany Cox, Sheatha Grandison, Sherlly Alceus, Rashida Roach, Mourica Sentine-George and Katrina Hampton.

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Save the Date: Xi Tau Zeta Bowling EventMarch 29, 2014

SAVE THE DATE!

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Xi Tau Zeta Chapter Bowling Fundraiser Party!
WHEN: Saturday, March 29, 2014 from 1:00 3:00pm WHERE: King Pin Bowling Lane ~ Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234 Tickets: Adults $20 Children $15 (10 & under) (2 games, shoes, pizza & drink)

Come and enter to win an iPad Air & door prizes

For More Information Contact: Firstvpxitauzeta@gmail.com All proceeds go towards Scholarships

Social Action Event: Making a Difference: Women in Congress

oin the State of New Jersey as we collectively focus on social action. Please mark your calendar for the free April 23 event! Rutgers Universitys Eagleton's Center for American Women and Politics presents

Making a Difference: Women in Congress with Congresswoman Donna F. Edwards. Among her accolades, Rep. Edwards: Has represented Maryland's Fourth District (Prince Georges and Anne Arundel Counties) since 2008; first African American woman to represent Maryland in Congress Serves on the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee (Subcommittees on Highways and Transit; Water Resources and Environment; Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management) Serves on the Science, Space, and Technology Committee/Subcommittee on Space - Ranking Member; Subcommittee on Environment Before entering Congress, was a nonprofit public interest advocate and worked on NASA's Spacelab project. Co-founder and former executive director of the National Network to End Domestic Violence; led the effort to pass the 1994 Violence Against Women Act. The event will take place on Wednesday, April 23, 2014, at 7 p.m. at Trayes Hall,

Douglass Campus Center, 100 George Street, New Brunswick, NJ. General is admission free but pre-registration is required. RSVP at 732-932-9384, ext. 231.

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March for Babies 2014

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report card. Also in 2013, President Obama signed into law S. 252, the PREEMIE Reauthorization Act. mortality. The reasons we walk: In the United States, 1 in 9 babies is born prematurely. Worldwide, 15 million babies are born too soon each year.

This

bill reauthorizes federal research, education and intervention activities related to preterm birth and infant

More than 1 in 6 black infants are born premature compared to 1 in 9 for all babiesthus, we are working to address the crisis at home and abroad. This month we are kicking off Campaign 2014: Joining the forces.

The Sororitys goal for 2014 is to increase our fundraising efforts by 10%. Regions that raise funds for March for Babies (M4B) as a team that exceed $2,014 by December 1, 2014 will be recognized. The State of NJ challenge for each chapter is $1,000.00. Chapter reporting forms are due to NJ State March of Dimes Coordinator- Soror Sarecia Johnson- njmarchofdimesrep@gmail.com by May 15, 2014.

We also have team t-shirts for Zeta, Amicae and the youth groups. Orders must be placed by March 3, 2014 with The Exclusive Touch, LLC (M4B Coordinators- please refer to the 2014 toolkit for details).

Blue and White Unite Phamily Photo- chapters are encouraged to take blue and white family photos in celebration of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.'s Centennial. Please email pictures to our national office- zetaphibetanationalmod@gmail.com by June 30, 2014. Also, send your pictures to NJ State March of Dimes Coordinator- Soror Sarecia Johnson- njmarchofdimesrep@gmail.com by May 15, 2014.

We encourage chapters to register online for fundraising and reporting. Chapters are encouraged to register their using the parent team name of Zeta Phi Beta, Sorority, Inc. (www.marchforbabies.org/ zetaphibeta) for reporting purposes. Graduate chapter: Zeta Phi Beta- Chapter name Undergraduate chapter: Zeta Phi Beta- Chapter name-College/University Auxiliaries: Zeta Phi Beta- Zeta (Amicae, Archonettes, Amicettes or Pearlettes) of city name Minimum of 4 Zeta, Amicae or youth are required to participate in the walk. Minimum amount must be raised according to chapter size: Required financial contribution amount for Z-Points $ 200.00 (100 BONUS + 50 for every $500 over) $ 500.00 (100 BONUS + 50 for every $500 over) $ 700.00 (100 BONUS + 50 for every $500 over)
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Z-HOPE points chapters are able to attain Z-HOPE points via M4B.

Chapter/Auxiliary Size Up to 4 Members 5-25 Members 26-50 Members

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March for Babies 2014

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Over 50 Members a healthy start.

$ 1,500.00 (100 BONUS + 50 for every $500 over)

Activities must be verified by State Z-HOPE Coordinator.

As we celebrate 42 years of partnership with the March of Dimes; let us continue to help give babies

Update from the National Undergraduate Member-at-Large

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and had many suggestions on how we can make it better. Although we are not able to implement this Council immediately, we are continuously working diligently to improve the proposal to present to the Board again. Additionally, the Executive Director, Soror Stacye Montez, and Tessa Lyons of LeanIn.org met with the four of us to discuss a National partnership with LeanIn.org. This organization was created by Sheryl Sandberg, COO of Facebook, to encourage women to lean in to their ambitions. It is grounded by a series of peer circles guided by a specific discussion topic. We are still in the research and development phase of this partnership and will be finalizing our plans of implementation in the weeks to come. On Feb. 8, I traveled to New Orleans, Louisiana for the Southern Regions Undergraduate Leadership Retreat. I facilitated a workshop titled Undergraduate Leadership, and about 50 Undergraduates were in attendance. Some of the key points of the workshop included a leadership personality test, assessment of ones current level of leadership (according to John C. Maxwells Five Levels of Leadership), and discussion groups where we shared our experiences with our peers. I received much positive feedback and felt that the workshop was very effective and useful for the Undergraduates as they are now able to bring the tools they learned back to their chapters. I was also able to converse with Soror Jana Myles, the Southern Regional Undergraduate Member at Large, to discuss possible ways to improve communication so that Undergraduates are able to receive necessary information in a timely manner. Lastly, the Undergraduate Representatives on the Board along with the National Third Anti-Basileus, launched our first Undergraduate Webinar series on Feb. 9. Soror Marjorie McCowan, National Undergraduate Representative to the Executive Committee hosted the webinar and Soror Jessica Holden, National Undergraduate Representative to the National Nominating Committee and I answered questions that attendees asked. We will be continuing our series with one webinar each month on various topics that Undergraduates would like assistance with, such as budgeting, chapter marketing, and fundraising. The date and time of the March webinar will be announced at a later time and I encourage all Undergraduates to attend and participate. I feel very fortunate to be serving the Sorority in this capacity and I hope that our efforts are useful tools for Undergraduates to enhance their chapter operations and give them the confidence to pursue longevity within Zeta. I thank my Sorors of New Jersey for their continued support and I will be sure to keep you updated!

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Parliamentary Corner: Understanding Motions

By Soror Titessa Smith, State Parliamentarian

Adapted from www.roberts-rules.com Survival Tips on Roberts Rules of Order

The power to amend any motion leads to a quick compromise which pleases most of the members. Notice that amending the following motions makes no sense - the members either allow the action to occur or they do not allow it. Become familiar with those motions that can be made without opposing debate or modification!
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Call for the Orders of the Day. Call for the Division of the Assembly. Lay on the Table/Take from the Table. Dispense with Reading of the Minutes. Objection to the Consideration of the Question. Postpone Indefinitely. Previous Question (Close Debate). Parliamentary Inquiry. Point of Information.

10. Point of Order. 11. Raise a Question of Privilege. 12. Suspend the Rules. 13. Appeal from the Decision of the Chair. 14. Reconsider a Motion.

Key Dates and Deadlines

Please Take Note

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 Babies4/27/14 and 5/4/14
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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