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November 2013

Volume 4 Issue 3

Soror Mary B. Wright, International PresidentSoror Janet Y. Bivins, Esq., Atlantic Regional DirectorSoror Gina Merritt-Epps, Esq., New Jersey State Director

State of New Jersey Shines at the Atlantic

Regional Conference

Z-LessonsMonthly Embellishment & Training for

the Sorors of New J erseyBuild ing on the Princ ip le s of Zet a

Wh ile Bla zing Ne w Pa th s!

Greetings Sorors and Amicae! It was wonderful to see you at the 55th Atlantic

Regional Leadership Conference in Buffalo. I am so proud of the professiona

manner of the NJ Delegation. Your display of professionalism and sisterly

love was simply awesome! It was an absolute pleasure to represent you for thesecond time as State Director at a Regional Conference! May God Bless you all and

Happy Thanksgiving!

Highlights of our presence and key items are below:

1. Congratulations to Soror Natalie Harris-Myers (Omega Mu Zeta Chapter) and

Soror Ardania Johnson (Eta Omicron Zeta) for their participation in the

Inspirational Breakfast. Soror Harris-Myers also participated on the Regiona

Choir.

2. Congratulations to Soror Kimyatta Pitts-McCloud (Gamma Nu Zeta Chapter) for

her service as the Regional Demographics coordinator and her participation in the

Z-HOPE Awards Dinner.3. Thank for submitting photos of your service and graduates! NJ was well

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We hope you enjoy this months edition! Please submit articles for the next issue of The

Zeta Calland requests for topics to be covered in the next issue of Z-Lessons. Use the

newsletters as tools to educate and advise your members. Your feedback and

suggestions for future topics are welcomed!

[email protected]

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.State of New Jersey

Soror Gina Merritt-Epps, Esq.New Jersey State Director

325 East Jimmie Leeds RoadSuite 7 PMB 144Galloway, NJ 08205(609) 748-1470Website:www.zphibnj.orgwww.facebook.com/ZPhiBNJE-mail:[email protected]

Newslet t er created by

Soror Deseree McFar lane,

Coordinat or , Social Media

and Publ ic i t y

Grand WrightElected

as Vice Chairman toNPHCs COP

Congratulations to ourGrand, Soror Mary B.Wright, on her election as ViceChair of the NPHC Council of

Presidents!

State FundraisingCommittee

A S t a t e F u n d r a i s i n gCommittee is being createdto assist with raising funds for

various State initiatives and

events. All interested Sorors

must send a letter of interest

and resume to the State

Director citing Zeta andprofessional experience no later

than Friday, Nov. 15 via

email. Sorors who are

interested in serving as the

chair of the committee should

so indicate. Meet Soror Damali Stansbury,

Assistant Z-HOPE Coordinator

The newest State appointee is Soror Damali Stansbury ofGamma Nu Zeta Chapter. Soror Stansbury wasrecommended to the State Director by Soror Wanda Wilson-

Little, State Z-HOPE Coordinator as the perfect soror to

assist the chapters and record the wonderful Z-HOPE

projects implemented in the Garden State. Please join me in

welcoming Soror Stansbury to leadership.


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Titessa Smith Gamma Nu ZetaSoror Titessa D. Smith became a member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. on April 11, 1999 via

Ravishing Rho Theta Chapter of Rowan University. Upon her induction, she served as

Undergraduate President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer. Soror Smith transferred into

Gamma Nu Zeta Chapter in December 2002. She is the newly elected President , but has also

served as Third Vice President, Treasurer, Budget Chair, Parliamentarian, and Z-HOPE

Coordinator. Soror Smith served as the Undergraduate Advisor of Rho Theta Chapter for eleven

years.

Soror Smith is the current Parliamentarian for the State of New Jersey. She is a graduate of

Rowan University Bachelors degree in Law and Justice. She is currently employed by the State

of New Jersey Judiciary as a Probation Officer in Gloucester County, and is a member of the

Probation Officers Association of New Jersey (PANJ). in which she currently serves as Vice

President of Local 108. Soror Smith is currently a member of Second Baptist Church in

Pedricktown, N.J. and serves on the combined choir. She is also involved in the young adultgroup, The Next Generation TNG, in which she serves as President. Soror Smith is the

Assistant Director of W.A.T.C.H. (We Aspire to Capture Hope), which is a female youth

mentoring program.

Bridget Lewis-Burgess Epsilon Xi ZetaA native of Trenton, N.J., Soror Lewis-Burgess entered Zetadom on May 2, 1987 at Rutgers

University. She was introduced to Zeta Phi Beta when she received an award from Epsilon Xi

Zeta Chapter in the ninth grade. She then became a Archonette and attended state and

regional conferences. These experiences influenced her decision to one day become a

member of this great Sorority.

She has served as President of Gamma Kappa. She joined Epsilon Xi Zeta (Princeton/TrentonChapter) in 1989. She has held positions as First Vice President, Financial Secretary, Second

Vice President, Archonette and Pearlette Advisor. She was nominated as the Chapters Zeta of

the Year in 1993 and 2010. She has chaired the Z-HOPE Scholarship Luncheon as well as the

Triumphant Soror Erma Jean Nicholson Memorial Awards.

She enjoys working with youth and helping them to succeed in life. She has worked with youth

for over 25 years and has enjoyed helping them to reach their potential despite their

circumstances.

Soror Lewis-Burgess enjoys being a mentor to new Sorors and making sure that they learn as

much about Zeta as they can. She also enjoys attending conferences and Boules.

Stacia Davis Xi Tau ZetaStacia Y. Davis, M.A., is a native of Atlantic City, New Jersey. She attended Atlantic City public

schools and later furthered her education by attending the Richard Stockton College of New

Jersey. At Stockton, she received her Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science and

Information Systems and her Masters Degree of Arts in Instructional Technology.

Stacia became a member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. as an undergraduate through Phi

Mu Chapter, where she served as President, Vice President and Treasurer. After graduating,

she immediately transitioned to Xi Tau Zeta Chapter, where she has served as First Vice

President and Christian Women's Breakfast Chair. She is currently serving as the chapter


Introducing the Newly Elected Graduate Chapter Presidents


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Introducing the Newly Elected Graduate Chapter Presidents

president and Youth Coordinator.

In addition to her many job duties, Stacia offers her expertise and professionalism within

the State of New Jersey (NJ Scholarship Coordinator South) and the Atlantic Region (Atlantic

Region Web mistress and Graphic Designer).

The vision that she has set forth for her chapter during this fiscal year is: S.T.R.E.A.M.

(Strategically, Training, Reaching, Everyone and Mentoring): "One Body, Moving Together in

One Direction."

Adrienne Goldsboro Rho Rho ZetaSoror Goldsboro has been a member of the Rho Rho Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.

since May 29, 2007. Since joining Zeta, she has worked diligently as her chapters First Vice

President (three years), MIP Coordinator (two years), Making Strides Against Breast Cancer

Coordinator and team leader (four years), and Past Chair of the Finer Womanhood and

Scholarship Committee (three years). She also is the liaison between John Wesley United

Methodist Churchs Food Bank/Clothing Closet and their endeavors to give back to the

community. She was appointed in 2012 as the New Jersey State Reclamation Coordinator

(South) and continues to serve in this role.

Professionally, Soror Goldsboro is a Masters Level Social Worker and is completing her

Ph.D. studies in Social and Community Services from Capella University. She is the Director of

Social Services at Golden Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. She is married with three children

Aubrey, Chardonnay and Bryant Jr.

Antoinette Harris Sigma Zeta ZetaSoror Antoinette Harris was born and raised in Jersey City, N.J. and is the proud mother of a

14-year-old son, Zaire Jerome Wertz. She is an alumna of St. Anthony High School. After

graduating high school, she attended Fairleigh Dickinson University (FDU) and received a

Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Management. It was on the campus of FDU during her

freshman year that the brilliant light of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., shined upon her. She was

initiated into the Beta Nu chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority on April 22, 1987.

Antoinette was inactive for many years and rededicated her commitment to the sorority

and was reclaimed in 2007 by Sigma Zeta Zeta Chapter of Hudson County. Currently,

Antoinette is the chapter President and has previously served on various committees as well as

the Third Vice President, Second Vice President and Finer Womanhood Chairperson.

Antoinettes passion to serve her community and the children of Jersey City continues in

the field of Special Education within the Jersey City Public School District. She discovered herdesire to teach in 2002 and with the support of her family and friends took a leap of faith and

changed the course of her corporate career to become a teacher. Antoinette is a Special

Education Teacher and Coordinator of the Special Education Department for children with

Autism Spectrum Disorder at Dr. Ronald E. McNair Academic High School. She obtained a

Master of Arts Degree in Special Education in 2006, and a Master of Arts Degree in

Administration and Supervision 2011, at New Jersey City University. Antoinette believes in her

students wholeheartedly and is dedicated to addressing their diverse needs, while cultivating

them to understand and believe that their disability does not mean inability.

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Social Action in Zeta refers to direct or indirect participationwith the government or natural political extension of Z-HOPE and community service activities.

The goals of Zetas Social Action program are to: prepareSorors for political and community leadership; ensure members

are educated on current events and political issues that affect

our communities; encourage advocacy of and contact with

elected officials and community leaders; and ensure chapters

work to register voters and get out the vote.

Things to Keep in Mind: Zeta is non-partisan

Chapters should provide education regarding legislation,

and elected officials, and advocate with partner organizations.

We do not all have the same background and ideology.

No official Zeta resources may be used for political

campaigns.

Invite all candidates, not just one, when doing educational

election events.

When not election season, your elected official is your

elected official, regardless of party/affiliation.

Quick Tips: Sign up for listservs and social media for elected officials,

and share through social media and use #SOcialACTion and/or the official designated hash tag provided for the specific

event.

Review the legislative priorities and agenda of the national

organization.

Stay abreast of local issues in government.

Identify the chapters legislative priorities via a needs

analysis. Ex: crime, education, womens issues, healthcare

Graduate chapters should support undergraduate chapters

efforts.

Add a #SOcialACTion component to programs and use the

awareness month tip calendar as a resource.

Monthly social action reporting forms are due by the fifth of

each month detailing activity for the prior month. This is used

to track the available 200 points for the regional 5 Pearl Social

Action Recognition Program.

Please contact State Social Action Coordinator Soror

Denalerie Johnson-Faniel at [email protected] for

any questions, assistance, etc. and search #ZetaDOTH for social

media interaction.

Highlights: Social Action Update

Soror Tjwa na De nnis-Jenkins (left) an d Dr. Denale ri

Johnson-Faniel (Eta Om icron Zeta Cha pter) at Zet

Day on the Hill, Sep t. 18.

Dr. Dena lerie Johnson-Faniel at the 50th An niversary

of the Ma rch on Washington, Aug . 24.


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Seven of the 22 Amicae attending the Atlantic Regional Conference in Buffalo, New York were from the State of NewJersey. For three attendees, this was their first time at a Regional Conference.

The Amicae Auxiliary was formally organized in 1948, and this year is their 65th anniversary. To recognize this occa-

sion, the Region held a special 65th anniversary celebration on Friday night, Oct. 11 at the Sister-Friend Social.

In addition to the business sessions, there were workshops conducted by Soror Donnie Faye Hull, the current National

Director of Amicae Affairs and Soror Dr. E. Fran Johnson, who held the position from 1992 to1996 and organized the first

Amicae Handbook which was published in 1996.

The International Grand Basileus Mary Breaux Wright was in attendance at the installation ceremony and gave inspi-

rational words to the new officers. She also gave a gift to the outgoing and incoming presidents.

Conference attendees were: Amica Wanda Bryant-Ison, NJ State President (Gloucester County) Amica Sandra Wilson,

NJ State Financial Secretary (Plainfield), Amica Janice Gillard, Regional Treasurer (Princeton/Trenton); Amica Beverly Sim-

mons Conner, President (Atlantic City); Amica Raemona ONeal, President (Gloucester County); Amica Amber Myrick

(Camden) and Amica Dorothy McCormmick (Plainfield).

New Jersey Amicae Well Represented in Buffalo

Soror Dr. E. Fran John son (first pic ture seate d o n the right) installed the new ly ele c ted office rs of the Regio n. The 2013-2015 Reg iona l Of

ce rs (from right to lef t) are President - Wa nda Bryant- Ison (NJ), Vice President - Rae m ona ONe al (NJ), Sec retary - Sharon Bynes-Pag

(PA), Finan c ial Sec retary - Rose Coh n (DE), Trea surer - Janic e G illard (NJ), Parliam enta rian - Denise Bolden ( PA) and Chaplain - Gail Blac(PA).

At the 55th Atlantic Regional Conference, a new partnership with St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital was an-nounced. St. Jude has been a leader in the fight to prevent and cure pediatric cancers. They were also the first insti-tution to cure sickle cell with bone marrow transplantation.

St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital was the first fully integrated childrens hospital in the South. Actor Danny Tho-

mas founded the hospital in 1962 with the goal to provide quality treatment and support to all children regardless of

their race, religion, ethnicity or inability to pay. A St. Jude study, published in 2012, strengthens evidence that equal ac-

cess to comprehensive treatment and supportive care results in equally good outcomes for African American and White

children.

Zeta Phi Beta will support St. Jude with Sunday of Hopewhich will be held in the months of April and May 2014.

Chapters may choose the month that is most convenient. A toolkit on Sunday of Hope, was circulated to all chapters Next

sorority year (2014-2015), undergraduates and Amicae will have the option to implement Girlz Night instead of Sunday

of Hope. Girlz Night In will take place during the last week in September and the full month of October. The Sorority is

working with St. Jude to develop a program for the youth.

Sorority to Partner with St. Jude

Childrens Research Hospital


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represented in the slide presentations shown

at the Opening Program and Z HOPE Awards

Dinner.

4. State Elected Officers Alexis Maisonet (Gamma

Omicron Zeta Chapter) and Gloria Wilkerson

(Gamma Nu Zeta Chapter) represented us well!

5. Lets support Soror Maisonet, whose bid for

National Third Anti-Basileus was officially

announced!

6. Congratulations to Soror Carrie Knotts-

Jackson (Eta Omicron Zeta Chapter), who was

announced as the National Necrology Director.

7. Thank you to New Jerseys own Soror KathrynT. Malvern (Zeta Delta Zeta Chapter) for an

informative report regarding the National

Educational Foundation.

8. Congratulations to New Jerseys own Soror

Mary Singletary (Zeta Delta Zeta Chapter) on

her acknowledgment for her work to promote

International Women of Color.

9. Thank you to Soror Pauline Gibson (Zeta Delta

Zeta Chapter) for her service as the Regional

Zeta Doves Coordinator and her work on the

Opening Program.

10. Job well done Soror Jorelle Green-Smith

(Omega Mu Zeta Chapter) at the Life Members

Luncheon!

11. Upsilon Tau Chapter was featured in a video

presented at the undergraduate luncheon.

Great job, Sorors and thank you Soror Renee

Wilson (Eta Omicron Zeta Chapter) and

Kimyatta Pitts-McCloud!

12. Congratulations to Rho Theta for receiving the

Outstanding Undergraduate Chapter Award.

13. Congratulations to Omega Mu Zeta Chapter

for the reclamation award, 2012-2013. Thank

you also for your $500 donation to the Capital

Campaign.



State of New Jersey Shines at the Atlantic Regional Conference

Soror Denise Da vis-Sm ith ( lef t ) and Soror Mic hel le Va n-Ess of Om eg a Mu Ze

Cha pter display their c hap ter s f irst Reg ional Co nference sea t ing ca rd.

Pictured at right: NJ State Directo r Soror G ina M erritt-Epps,

Esq. (left) an d Soror Zoe y A shley (Zeta Delta Zeta C ha pte r).


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14. New Jersey received awards for the most

Amicae and Outstanding Participation

March for Babies!

15. Congratulations to the Zeta Amicae of

Atlantic City and Jersey City for their new

member and reclamation awards!

16. Kudos to the Zeta Amicae of Gloucester

County for Scrapbook and March for

Babies Awards.

17. Amicae Wanda Ison-Bryant and Raemona

ONeal (Zeta Amicae of Gloucester County)

are the new Regional Amicae President

and Vice President! Amica Janice Gilliard

(Zeta Amicae Princeton/Trenton) is the

treasurer!

18. Thank you to Soror Lauwana Martin

(Gamma Nu Zeta Chapter) for two years as

Regional Financial Secretary! You did a

wonderful job!

19. Thank you Regional Appointees Stacia

Davis, Regional Web mistress and Graphics

Designer (Xi Tau Zeta), Eunice Samuels

Lewis, Fundraiser Chair (Epsilon Xi Zeta)

and Andrea Todman, Scholarship Chair(Sigma Zeta Zeta). You did a wonderful job

and made us proud!

20. The Atlantic Region donated $25,000 to

the Sororitys Capital Campaign.

21. The Regional history book was unveiled!

Cost is $50.

22. Stay tuned for more information regarding

the Regional Fundraiser for the Mercedes-

Benz and the St. Jude Partnership!

23. 29 New Jersey Sorors were MIP Certified,bringing our total to over 260 certified in

September and October.

24. Changes to the Regional Constitution and

Bylaws were approved by the body. Be

sure that your president reports the

changes to the chapter.




Sorors of Eta O m icron Zeta C hap ter.

Grand Ma ry Wright ( lef t) and Brother Jam es Wright.

U n d e r g r a d u a t e

Sorors from the

State of NewJersey.


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Elected Officers: 2013 2015 Grammateus: Janice M.T. Johnson

(Delaware)

Anti-Grammteus: Kathryn Gilmore (Pa)

Tamias: Krystal Brown (Md)

Tamias Grammateus: Crystal Wright-

Johnson (NY)

Phylacter: Lorraine Richardson McCray

(NY)

Regional Representative to the National

Nominating Committee Nilda Rivera, Esq.

(NY)

Highlights of the Report of the InternationalPresident

We were blessed to have our leader, Grand

Mary Breaux Wright, at the 55th Atlantic

Regional Conference. She attended every event

from beginning to end, including all business

sessions, showing her support of the Region.

Soror Wright reported on several areas,including the topics below:

The Sorority is satisfying its

obligations. She discussed the reasons

for the recent assessments.

Online services will be available at HQ.

A National Emergency Plan is being

established.

The history book will be updated.

HQ will continue to use and enhance

its use of cutting edge technology.

Zetas image is being managed,

including the distribution of the

official shields and logo and

instructions for use, and new youth

logos.




Sorors o f Gam ma Nu Zeta Cha pter and Zeta Am icae of Cam den.

Madame Grand Wr igh t ( le f t ) wi th

Soror M ary Singletary, C oordina tor,

Z-HOPE/ In te rna t iona l Wom en of

Co lor (Zeta De lta Zeta C hap ter) .

Soror Titessa Smith (left, Ga mm a N

Zeta C hap ter) and Soror Zoe y A sh

ley (Zeta De lta Zeta C hap ter) .

SAVE THESE DATES!

Regional Executive Board Meeting -October 2014

56th Atlantic Regional Conference -

Oct 7-11, 2015 (Philadelphia, Pa.)


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A communication tool for Military

Sorors is being developed.

National initiatives were reviewed,

including Operation Homefront, Elder

Care, Adopt a School, Branding,

Healthy Living and Triple NegativeBreast Cancer.

Information regarding the certification

requirement for Undergraduate and

Youth Advisors and Amicae Sponsors

is forthcoming.

November 4 is the deadline for Archon

submissions.



Gra nd M ary Wright (fourth from right), Atlantic Reg iona l Direc tor Janet Y. Bivins, Esq. (fourth from le ft) and State Direc tors.

Soror M one t Thom as-Bake r, Presi-

de nt of Rho Theta Cha pter.

Gra nd Wright (left) and Soror Keish

Thornto n (Zeta De lta Zeta C ha pte r)

WORDS TO LIVE BY:

Promote sisterly love in your chapter.Forgive others.

Share your time, talent, and energy to lead Zeta.Support the officers.

Foster a positive attitude.

So ror Ma ry Wrigh

24th Interna tio na l Preside n

55th Atlant ic Reg iona l Conferenc e, Red ed ica t ion C erem on


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New Jersey State Director Gina Merritt-Epps. Esq.,Sorors of Gamma Omicron Zeta Chapter and Sororsof Psi Pi Chapter attended the New Jersey State Meeting of

Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. on Saturday, Oct. 5. The

brothers are led by Brother Chris Wilson, New Jersey

State Director. Also in attendance was Brother LeonardLockhart, Eastern Regional Director.

New Jersey Sorors attend Phi Beta

Sigma Fraternity, Inc. State Meeting

Left: Soro r Me rritt-Ep p s, Esq. (first row , c en ter) Sorors of

Ga mm a Om icron Zeta a nd Psi Pi Chap ters, and Soror

Jenny Al len, State Dem og raphic C oordina tor.

Ab ove : Sorors of Psi Pi Cha pte r, Seto n Ha ll University

and Soror Maisonet, Nat. UG M em be r at Large .

Top ph oto : Soror Shelly Frey tas, Preside nt of Ga mm a

Om icron Zeta, ad dresses the bod y.

Bottom pho to: Bro. Nigel Co elho, Pres. of Chi Sigm a

Cha pte r, rec eive s gree tings from the visit ing Sorors.

Sigm a Brothers prep are for a p roduc t ive me et ing.


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Amicettes Attend South Jersey Book Festival

On Saturday, Oct. 5, 2013, the Amicettes of OmicronOmicron Zeta Chapter attended the 11th Annual Col-lingswood Book Festival in Collingswood, NJ. This festival is

the largest literacy event in the southern region. The girls

had the opportunity to stroll more than six blocks of the

main streets of Collingswood filled with nationally recog-

nized authors/speakers for adults and children, as well as

booksellers, storytellers, poetry readings, workshops, ex-

hibitors, kid-friendly activities, and entertainment.

This year, four of the girls entered two of the Book

Festivals contests. The first contest was the Young Poets

Competition. The theme was Putting Words to Peace: Po-

ems about the Wonder of Peace. The second contest was a

Book Spine Poetry Contest. Each girl had to stack book

titles to make a poem; free verse or an interesting story. All

entries had to be submitted before the Festival and the

submissions were voted on by the attendees on the day ofthe Book Festival.

This year, just like last year the Amicettes were recog-

nized winners. Amicette Ashley Clark was given an Honor-

able Mention for her poem about the Wonder of Peace. She

was also one of the five runner-ups in the Book Spine Con-

test and received a Collingwood Book Festival T-shirt.

Amicette Annaya Baynes was the grand prize winner of the

Spine Poetry Contest. Her prize was a check for $100.00

donated by Retrospect Newspaper. All winning entries will

be on display at the Collingswood Library for the months

of October and November.

Deadline for submission of IRS Form 99011/15/13

Sister Chapter Event (Zeta Delta Zeta Autumn Gala) - 11/23/13

Sister Chapter Event (Xi Tau Zeta) - 12/7/13

National Executive Board Meeting1/9/14 - 1/11/14, Washington, DC

State Founders Day Worship Celebration1/19/14 Sister Chapter Event (Epsilon Xi Zeta Luncheon) 1/25/14

Sister Chapter Event (Rho Tau Zeta) - 2/22/14

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 BabiesApril 2014

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 Boule1/15/191/19/14, Washington, DC

Key Dates and Deadlines Please Take Note

Am ice tte Anna ya Bayn es (pictured at r ight) , Grand Prize Winne

of the Spine Poe try Con test.

Lef t : Am icette Ashley C lark s Spine Boo k Poetry.

Right: Amic ette Ashley Clark s Pea c e Poem .


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Parliamentary CornerBy Soror Titessa Smith State Parliamentarian

During our 55th Atlantic Regional Conference, there were several parliamentary inquiries regarding Laying and Re-moving Motions from the Table.I hope that this explanation provides clarification. Happy learning!The motion to lay on the tableenables the assembly to lay the pending question aside temporarily when some-

thing else of immediate urgency has arisen or when something else needs to be addressed before consideration of the

pending question is resumed. Key points:

There is no set timefor taking the matter up again

Consideration can be resumed at the will of a majorityand in preference to any new questions that may then be

competing with it for consideration.

By adopting this motion, the majority has the power to halt consideration of a question without debate.

The following rules apply to Laying a motion on the table:

1. Takes precedence over the main motion

2. Can be applied to main motions, with any other subsidiary motions that may be pending (i.e. orders of the day)

3. Is out of order when another has the floor

4. Must be seconded

5. Is not debatable

6. Is not amendable

7. Requires a majority

8. An affirmative vote on the motion cannot be reconsidered, but a negative vote can be reconsidered only until

such time as the motion can be renewed.

Taking or removing a question from the tablecan be done by a majority vote as soon as the interrupting business is dis-

posed of and whenever no question is pending, provided that business in the same class as the question on the table is

in order.

1. Any member can move to take a question from the table in a regular meeting or in a meeting that is in ad-

journment of a regular meeting2. It can be taken from the table at a specialmeeting only if it has been laid on the table at that meeting or if

the intention that it be taken from the table has been stated in the call of the meeting.

(RONR 11th Ed. Pgs. 209-218)

Seeking 100% Participation Please:

Zetas, Amicae and Youth!

2014 Founders Day ObservanceSunday, January 19, 2014Tabernacle Baptist Church

10:30 a.m.

150 East Second StreetBurlington, NJ

Goal for Donation: $1,920.00

Soror Rhonda Farmer, New Jersey State Founders Day Coordinator

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