Zeta Tau Omega Tau Omega Zeta June 1, 2010 Sorority, Inc. Volume 1, Issue 6

June’s Birthdays

Mary Gray 15th Charlotte Hooks 15th Basileus Message Erika Smith 27th Maxine Du Pont 28th Willie Mae Davis 28th Salesia Smith-Gordon 28th Delores Calloway 30th Arneatha Roberts 30th Virginia Smith 30th

July’s Birthdays

Constance Johnson 2nd Jeanel Yates 6th Cynthia Henderson 13th Lavern Blackwood 22nd Elisa Cramer 22nd

Delores Gray 25th

LaShondra Overstreet 25th … the spirit of AKA hovering over us and our little deeds and acts Julia Bullard 28th ~ something here, covering there, August’s Birthdays broadening yonder, and making us

Gwendolyn Ryles 1st do our best to think, to act, up to the highest in us. Miriam Cato 5th Carmen Richardson 15th It is a force bigger than we are, Claudia Smith 17th stronger than we are, Traci Boysaw 18th and it compels us to climb to the heights where it dwells. Johnica Bennett 22nd Rojeanne Jean 27th Soror Ethel Hedgeman Lyle Sheronda Manuel 28th

Celebrants will receive one free game of bowling at Verdes Tropical Bowling during Sorors Night Out on Sunday, June 27th at 5:00 pm. “Pink”Inside This Issue Trio Message 2 All those interested please RSVP The Ivy List by Sunday, June 20th Featured Soror of the Month 3 Letters to the Editor 3 Contact Soror Maxine for details Connections Save the Date 4 Connections 4 Cluster One Conference 4 AKA Solidarity Wak 4 2010 Theme EAF 4 Live your Best Life Zeta Tau Monthly Quiz/Winner 5 Protocol Tips 5 Omega developing Happy People 5 Monthly Calendar 5 an unprecedented sisterhood of power Faces Only a Mother Could Love 6-16 Basileus Message

It’s June and we can’t believe how much time has elapsed. We are moving aggressively ahead for the betterment of our great sisterhood, Zeta Tau Omega Chapter and we are proud. We are proud of committees working together. We are proud of our involvement in the community and we are very proud to be your sisters.

Upon our return in September, we will have one month to finalize our Cluster One Conference which will be held in West Palm Beach on October 15-16 and our 2010 Fashionetta which will be held October 30, 2010. We solicit your sisterly support in making these two events memorable and successful.

In the month of May, our Mother and Daughter Luncheon committee took us to an unimaginable level with a renowned sister, Soror Florence LaRue. Platforms 2 & 3 explored areas of interest to students and parents of Roosevelt Elementary School, as guest speakers shared their expertise. We are proud to have dedicated and committed sorors within our great sisterhood.

Dedication and commitment are two gigantic words, which we feel confident, will lead our chapter successfully. We look forward to exploring new ideas, all of your ideas. The implementation of a chapter’s fundraising committee was met with questions. There are no plans to do away with our present events but we feel additional ones will give us a cushion to not only secure funds for our scholarships, but to provide additional funds for our Twenty Pearls and Precious Peals, to provide the ready funds to enhance our programs without accessing each of you other than the national and chapter assessments.

As Soror Carol mentioned in February’s edition: “ So, in this month of Love, embrace your Heart Sister, expand your circle of love and be ever mindful that “A sister is a gift to the heart, a friend to the spirit, a golden thread to the meaning of life.” (Isadora James). And Soror Charlotte in March , “The fabric of any membership organization is judged by the number, loyalty, and the active involvement of its members”. So I say, Let the work you do speak for you. “

In conclusion, I say together, we can strengthen the success of our great sisterhood for generations of sorors to come. With God, our founders, past and present sorors, I am prayerful that the remaining months will be peaceful, prosperous and pleasurable.

Sisterly Love, Soror Maxine Du Pont

First Anti Basileus Message

It seems like just yesterday that I took my oath as the First Anti-Basileus of the Zeta Tau Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated. However, when we think of the activities that our Chapter has engaged in, as well as the activities promulgated by each of the Chapter’s Committees, I realize that it was not just yesterday, but rather several months ago that we began this exciting journey with our Basileus, Soror Maxine Perry DuPont. In fact, during the past five-month period, we had a successful Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade entry, a wonderful Founders’ Day activity and an exceptional Mother-Daughter Luncheon. We additionally made significant changes to our Constitution and By-laws to enable our Chapter to function more productively, and we mastered the art of “going green” with the help of our Technology Committee. The Membership Committee has been busy working toward preparing the Chapter for a possible MIP, and most of our Committees have been actively meeting and making plans for great future events. The Connection and Platform-Related Committees have all been on task, and the Scholarship, Fundraising, Fashionetta and Thelma R. Jones Prayer Breakfast Committees have each developed plans which are “outside-of -the-box” and aimed at taking our Chapter to the next level in sisterliness and community involvement. Finally, the Twenty Pearls and Precious Pearls Committees have outdone themselves by mentoring and developing the young ladies in their care in new and innovative ways.

It has been my pleasure serving as your First Anti-Basileus thus far, and I enthusiastically look forward to our continued relationship and journey together as women who love and serve Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated.

Sisterly Love, Soror Carol DeGraffenreidt

Second Anti Basileus Message

“The Best Way Out is Always Through” by BJ Gallagher Our journey of life is about progress not PERFECTION. It’s not about doing one thing 100%, It’s a matter of dong 100 things 1 % better each day. PROGRESS is EVOLUTIONARY not REVOLUTIONARY and most days we measure our progress in inches not miles. What matters most is showing up for YOUR life, whether you feel like it or not. Ask yourself what two (2) or three (3) things can I do TODAY that will move me forward and you’ll be amazed at how much DISTANCE you can cover by taking it in INCREMENTS. The little things add up; the inches turn to miles; and we string together OUR efforts like so many PEARLS. Before long WE HAVE A WHOLE STRAND. Sisterly Love, Soror Cjarlotte Leonard

Developing an unprecedented sisterhood of power and efficiency 2 The Ivy List LETTERS TO THE Maxine …You are doing such a great job as Basileus. I know it is not easy! Soror Charline Curtis

“2010 – 2011 Administration has come aboard with positive changes; this year Maxine DuPont has put into effect “Go Green,” as the Supreme Basileus has stressed and also SORORITY MEETING putting old and young sorors together to work. The Executive Board is doing a great job and continuing to keep the Zeta Tau Omega Chapter going strong. “ Soror Ursula Morrow Saturday, June 12, 2010 10:00 PM Dear Editor, 1755 Tiffany Drive, Mangonia Park, FL 33407 Kudos to our basileus, soror Maxine and her executive board. They have moved the sorority into the 21st century by going green with all reports including the monthly agenda, which means if you want a full report from any board member or committee a soror must download it from your computer. Also, I highly approve the timely length of the sorority meetings to one hour or June’s Featured Soror one hour and a half. This allows a soror to participate in other activities on the second Saturday of each month. Keep it up soror Maxine...... Sisterly Love, Soror Peggy Cook Linda Wright Long

I love the way this administration runs the meetings. The agenda moves without allowing members to stall or hamper the program. Therefore, meetings are over in a timely manner rather than 2 1/2 to 3 hours. Soror Nadine Sheffield

To the Editor of The Pink Press I look forward to receiving my copy of the Pink Press every month. The communications from our chapter chairs, the current events of AKA, the acknowledgement and celebration of birthdays, as well as the monthly quizzes on our history have really kept me well informed and enlightened me tremendously. We are fortunate to have a visionary Basilus who chooses to Soror Linda Long was born in Callahan, Florida. teach and lead with style.. Soror Una James She moved to West Palm Beach at an early age. She is the oldest child of ten siblings. She is the Thanks, Soror Maxine, for proving "change" that has made Zeta Tau Omega continue to live wife of James Long, mother of Katrina and up to its reputation of "sophistication" and "sisterly love." Your use of our young sorors has grandmother of Jasmine. made us "GO Green" and helped us to realize the importance of living up to our moto of "Service to all mankind and not to ourselves." I truly enjoy our meetings and the energy from sorors during our meetings. Soror Addie Greene She graduated from Roosevelt High School, West Palm Beach, Fl. After completing high school, she HATS OFF !! BRAVO !! matriculated to Florida A & M University receiving ...to our Zeta Tau Omega administration who so graciously accepted the torch and continues to her B.S. Degree in Sociology. She received her forge ahead in that good old "AKA Spirit". Master’s Degree in Reading and her certification in Administration Supervision from Nova South- For more than a century, the precept of service, sisterhood, leadership, etc. has been Alpha eastern University. She is a retired educator of Kappa Alpha's mark of distinction. Through these committed, energetic and, oh, so capable as Palm Beach County School District, having sorors our leaders our legacy continues. HIP ! HIP ! HOORAH !! Soror Geneva Price served as an Exceptional Student Education As a recently reactivated soror, my return has been fueled with enthusiasm. I have found Teacher and as an Area Director of Exceptional dedication, determination and devotion as key elements of this current administration under the Student Education. Linda has a great passion for direction of our basilus, working with children. She serves as an advocate of children when parents are seeking advice and Soror Maxine DuPont. This administration also exemplifies the importance of interpersonal support for their children. relationships with each soror. Soror Glenda Wilson Soror Linda is a faithful member of New Bethel Dearest Editor: I am having a wonderful year with the new administration, serving on various Missionary Baptist Church. She serves as committees and furthering the Chapter’s goals. Thanks for your support and sister to sister love while working with the beautiful ladies of the Zeta Tau Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Minister of Christian Education at her church. Sorority, Inc. It has been fun. Your Soror, Margaret L. Foster She coordinates, schedules, trains and implements many of the ministries at her church. Sorors, I would like to commend you, The Executive Board, on all of your hard work She is a founder and member of the support and vision. Soror Maxine, has done an excellent job on focusing on the important business group, “Sojourners with Healing Hearts.” She at hand and keeping us well informed of all sorority business in a timely and professional loves supporting and ministering to breast cancer manner. I love how Soror Maxine has moved us into the 21st century with sending us the survivors in the community. newsletter, agenda, and committee reports electronically. Soror Linda was initiated in Zeta Tau Omega In essence I think this 2010-2011 Administration is doing a great job and your hard work is not going un-noticed. Chapter, October, 1981 and has remained a member. She served on numerous committees in I really like the fact that the meetings are 1 hour or 1:30 hours.... It give us the opportunity to the chapter. run personal errands on the 2nd Saturdays. Soror Charlotte Hooks

3 Developing an unprecedented sisterhood of power and efficiency Connections Save The Date AKA Solidarity Walk Saturday, October 30, 2010 Simultaneously around the world Emotional, Spiritual and Physical Healing MISS FASHIONETTA Saturday, June 26, 2010 PAGEANT 10:30 AM Theme: Walk Starts Time: 11:00 AM “A PASSION Meeting Location: Centennial Park FOR FASHIONS” Flagler Drive

Friends Please bring one of the following Family & come non-perishable items to meeting are wel

Haiti: sanitary napkins, baby wipes, band aides, diapers, diaper ointment

June Food Drive for CROS: peanut butter Registration by Monday, June 21, 2010 Attire: Pink & Green Comfortable Clothing and Shoes SAVE THE DATE The culmination of the walk will conclude Cluster One Conference is coming to West Palm Bch at the 2010 Boule in St. Louis. October 15th&16th/Time & Place to be announced

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June 19, 2010 13th Annual King David Jackson Memorial Golf Classic Being held at Breakers West

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Monthly Quiz

Protocol Tips to Remember 5 Things Happy People Do June’s Question

Who wrote the sorority’s pledge and Use of Official Alpha Kappa Alpha Symbols They find their most golden self when was it adopted?

• The Coat of Arms and The Ivy Leaf Crest are May’s Questions trademarked symbols of Alpha Kappa Alpha They design their lives Sorority, Incorporated. The term “Fashionetta” How many chapters in AKA? to bring in joy is also trademarked.

975 • Over the years, local customs have been created and spread throughout the sorority; however, they Which Pearl was the longest-living have no official significance or association with They avoid “if only” fantasies founder? AKA and should not be used. These included, but are not limited to: frogs, bunnies, mice, or pink Norma Elizabeth Boyd panthers; a raised pinkie gesture; the term They put best friends first ‘ske-wee’ and being the ‘little sisters” to members Explanation: While Lavinia Norman of any fraternal organization was the founder who lived to be the oldest in age, Norma Elizabeth Boyd • Official symbols of Alpha Kappa Alpha should not They allow themselves was the last founder to become an Ivy be tattooed on the body to be happy Beyond the Wall.

No Winner this month

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June 2010

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5

Sorority 6 7 8 9 10 11 Meeting12 10:00 am 13 14 15 16 17 18 19

Worship20 21 22 23 24 25 26 Service Solidarity Mt. Gilead Walk 10:30 AM Sorors 27 28 29 30 Night Out 5:00 pm Blood Bank 20 Pearls Promtique Roosevelt Elementary Platform 2&3

Mother/Daughter Luncheon

2010 Scholarship Recipients

Regional Anna and Mr. AKA a Ve Summer Reading a H • Hellhound on His Trail by Hampton Sides • Life Would Be Perfect if I lived in that House By Meghan Daum safe • Every Last One By Anna Quindlen • Island Beneath the Sea By Isabel Allende • All Over the Map By Laura Fraser • The Council of Dads By Bruce Feller • Jesus Boy By Preston L. Allen • Dear Money By Martha McPhee en • Just Let Me Lie Down By Kristen van Ogtrop re • Thief By Maureen Gibbon G • Legalities of Love By Carla Du Pont Huger n • Broken By Carla Du Pont Huger ink • Cum Laude By Carla Du Pont Huger P summer