June 2014 Volume 4 Issue 10 Soror Mary B. Wright, International President Soror Janet Y. Bivins, Esq., Atlantic Regional Director Soror Gina Merritt-Epps, Esq., New Jersey State Director Message from the State Director: A Time of Celebration Z-Lessons Monthly Embellishment & Training for the Sorors of New Jersey “Building on the Principles of Zeta While Blazing New Paths!” W elcome to June! As we end the 2013–2014 fiscal year, I want to thank you for making my fourth year as State Director enjoyable and productive. As we prepare for Boule, let’s reflect on the accomplishments of the past year, including a successful Founders’ Day Observance and State Conference, wonderful chapter events, the countless hours of community service and the thousands of dollars awarded in scholarships. Thanks to all chapters that met our goal of $1,000 per graduate chapter family for the March of Dimes. Pictures from the State Conference and the results of the March for Babies fundraising contest are featured in this newsletter. Congratulations to all newly elected chapter officers! I look forward to meeting with those chapters that requested summer training sessions and to strengthening our undergraduates during the next fiscal year. I hope to see you at the June Advisor/Sponsor Certification Sessions. Please save January 18 for our 2015 State Founders’ Day Observance and April 25 for our State Executive Board Meeting/Day of Training. Z-Lessons Quiz: Are you Boule ready? Test your knowledge with this True/False quiz: 1. All chapters get two votes during the plenary sessions. 2. The Amicae always hold their national meeting at Boule. 3. A NJ Soror will coordinate the national Necrology Observance. 4. Grand Wright will stand for re-election at the 2014 Boule. 5. At the plenary sessions, the Zetas are seated by region, and within each region, are seated by State. 6. Each State Director will present an oral report at Boule. 7. Members of the other Historically Black Greek Lettered organizations are invited to our Boule. 8. There will be a National Executive Board (NEB) Meeting held immediately before Boule, but only NEB members can attend. (Continued on page 27) 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: [email protected]Newsletter created by Soror Deseree McFarlane, Coordinator, Social Media and Publicity New Sigma State Director C ongratulations to Bro. Nigel Coelho on his recent appointment as NJ State Director of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.! A true blue and white family, Brother Coelho is the hus- band of HOZ Soror Shene- qua Coelho.
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June 2014
Volume 4 Issue 10
Soror Mary B. Wright, International President Soror Janet Y. Bivins, Esq., Atlantic Regional Director Soror Gina Merritt-Epps, Esq., New Jersey State Director
Message from the State Director:
A Time of Celebration
Z-Lessons Monthly Embellishment & Training for
the Sorors of New Jersey “Building on the Principles of Zeta
While Blazing New Paths!”
W elcome to June! As we end the 2013–2014 fiscal year, I want to thank
you for making my fourth year as State Director enjoyable and
productive. As we prepare for Boule, let’s reflect on the
accomplishments of the past year, including a successful Founders’ Day
Observance and State Conference, wonderful chapter events, the countless hours
of community service and the thousands of dollars awarded in scholarships.
Thanks to all chapters that met our goal of $1,000 per graduate chapter family for
the March of Dimes. Pictures from the State Conference and the results of the
March for Babies fundraising contest are featured in this newsletter.
Congratulations to all newly elected chapter officers! I look forward to meeting
with those chapters that requested summer training sessions and to strengthening
our undergraduates during the next fiscal year. I hope to see you at the June
Advisor/Sponsor Certification Sessions. Please save January 18 for our 2015 State
Founders’ Day Observance and April 25 for our State Executive Board Meeting/Day
of Training.
Z-Lessons Quiz:
Are you Boule ready? Test your knowledge with this True/False quiz:
1. All chapters get two votes during the plenary sessions.
2. The Amicae always hold their national meeting at Boule.
3. A NJ Soror will coordinate the national Necrology Observance.
4. Grand Wright will stand for re-election at the 2014 Boule.
5. At the plenary sessions, the Zetas are seated by region, and within each region,
are seated by State.
6. Each State Director will present an oral report at Boule.
7. Members of the other Historically Black Greek Lettered organizations are
invited to our Boule.
8. There will be a National Executive Board (NEB) Meeting held immediately before
Boule, but only NEB members can attend.
(Continued on page 27)
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: [email protected]
Newsletter created by Soror Deseree McFarlane, Coordinator, Social Media
and Publicity
New Sigma
State Director
C ongratulations to Bro.
Nigel Coelho on his
recent appointment as NJ
State Director of Phi Beta
Sigma Fraternity, Inc.! A
true blue and white family,
Brother Coelho is the hus-
band of HOZ Soror Shene-
qua Coelho.
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The Sorors of Rho Rho Zeta Chapter
wish to say thank you to all of the
Sorors who came out to make the
12th Annual Marlene Kelly Finer
Womanhood Scholarship Breakfast
a success. “We truly appreciate
all the love, encouragement and
support that we were shown, and
we are proud to be able to help
deserving students further their
education.” Soror Adrienne
Goldsboro, President
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Rho Rho Zeta Chapter
Finer Womanhood Event
Sorors of Xi Tau Zeta, Phi Mu
and Gamma Nu Zeta enjoyed
the Rho Rho Zeta Breakfast.
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Save the Date: Boule Webinar on June 11
E ta Omicron Zeta Chapter will present another installment of ―Zeta 101: The Webinar Series.‖ Every other month, HOZ
plans an educational workshop for its membership. As a result of exploring topics that can benefit more than just the
chapter, HOZ decided to broaden the audience base by using today’s technology. Thus the Webinar Series was born.
For the month of June, the Zeta 101 topic is BOULE 2014! Our very own State Director, Soror Gina Merritt-Epps,
Esq., will facilitate this webinar. She will help us to navigate through Boule by addressing such things as what to expect,
how to prepare, and reviewing Boule highlights.
If this will be your first Boule, you haven’t been in a while or you just want to know what’s going on, then you
should tune in on Wednesday, June 11 at 7:30 p.m. In order to get registration information, email Soror Lawhorn at
[email protected]. While there, submit questions for Soror Merritt-Epps regarding Boule and she will
answer them live during the webinar. Please see page 25 for registration details.
There will be only 200 spots available. So don’t wait until the last minute to register.
―A Good Zeta is a Well-Informed Zeta‖ - International President Mary Breaux Wright
By Soror Julia Langone, Chapter President
P si Pi Chapter at Seton Hall University recently won ―Sorority of the Year‖ at the 33rd Annual
Leadership Awards. The selection committee of eight University administrators reviewed
nominations reflecting the opinions of students, staff, and faculty regarding each nominee’s
campus leadership.
Seton Hall has 12 active sororities on campus. Of those 12, six were nominated for the
award. The committee looked for organizations that demonstrated positive leadership on campus
through programming, service, and involvement in Greek Life and University initiatives. ―Zeta Phi
Beta exceeded the expectation in all of these areas. The chapter holds meaningful educational
programs that engage the community, dedicates itself to the service of others and participated in
all Greek Week activities,‖ stated the Assistant Dean of Leadership Development, Maggie Bach.
Psi Pi Chapter also shared first place with Chi Upsilon Sigma at Seton Hall University’s
Greek Week competition. Greek Week is composed of activities meant to promote Greek unity and
(Continued on page 27)
Congratulations to the Class of 2014!
Soror Kelly Sousa
accepts on behalf
of Psi Pi Chapter.
Sorority of the Year and First Place
Awarded to Psi Pi Chapter
Soror Breonna Williams
Phi Mu Chapter
Richard Stockton College
Nakiesha Vanterpool, Kelly Sousa and Jazzmine Johnson
Psi Pi Chapter—Seton Hall University
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Rho Theta Chapter Visits HollyDELL School
S orors of Rho Theta Chapter (Rowan University) participated in the HollyDELL School's annual Spring Fling
on April 24, 2014.
In February, chapter members participated in a Black History program at the HollyDELL School for
special needs children in Sewell, NJ (photos below). They talked about the art of stepping and its origination
to the students with the assistance of Soror Takwana Butts, a teacher assistant at the school.
From left: Sorors Janell Fontaine,
Asha Bullock, Takwana Butts
(HollyDELL teacher), Melissa Stanton,
and Monet Thomas-Baker at Spring
Fling.
Rho Theta Chapter Sorors with HollyDELL School students at the school’s April
Spring Fling.
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New Jersey Zetas and Auxiliaries Walk Tall for March for Babies By Soror Sarecia Johnson,
NJ March of Dimes Representative
T he New Jersey Blue and White Family ―joined forc-
es‖ and continues to make a difference by helping
babies with a healthy start.
As of May 15, 2014, the State of New Jersey has
met its $12,000 goal, raising $12,297.87. When we
walk in March for Babies, we give hope to the more than
half a million babies born to soon each year.
A big thank you to all the chapters and auxiliaries
who participated whether by walking, raising funds or
volunteering.
Congratulations to Zeta Delta Zeta Chapter as the
top fundraising chapter family in the State of NJ.
As a reminder, chapters are encouraged to raise
funds through Sept. 1, 2014 to meet the national goal
of $340,000. Chapters are able to receive Z-HOPE
points for their participation in March for Babies ac-
cording to their chapter size. Activities must be verified
by the State Z-HOPE Coordinators. To receive Z-Points,
upon completion of the project, request a letter or re-
port on letterhead from the Director of the local March
of Dimes office detailing the amount raised and number
of paid walkers. Attach a copy of the letter to the Z-