Volume 4, Issue 1 October 19, 2008

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. — Tau Eta Zeta Chapter

Tau Eta Zeta Times Baltimore City, Maryland “Zeta’s Educating for Total Awareness”

Tau Eta Zeta Chapter - Unyielding Service in Baltimore - 5 Years Strong!

Chartered in 2003, Tau Eta Zeta arship & the establishment of a Chapter is elated to be celebrating Stork’s Nest with the Baltimore its 5th year as a pivotal force in im- Health System at St. Agnes. proving Baltimore City. Since its Tau Eta Zeta Chapter has also re- chartering the chapter has grown ceived many awards & certificates from 14 members to well over 50 Special points of on the State, Regional and National driven and determined young interest: level for their zealous work in the women. Some notable accomplish- name of Zeta. As the chapter con- • Passing of Past Grand ments are the establishment of the tinues to celebrate their 5th year of Harrison Sharon K. Harvey Memorial Scholar- service, they would like to thank all Pictured Above: The Official Tau Eta • ship Foundation, Inc., the Tamara D. Stork’s Nest Grand that have made their success possi- Zeta Chapter Commemorative 5 year Opening Harris Continuing Education Schol- Logo ble. • Whether it’s Sigma or arship, the Archonette Book Schol- (Designed by Soror Christina Debnam) Zeta, it’s ALL PHI BETA • Calendar of Events Tau Eta Zeta Welcomes its Newest Initiates: 5 Forces of Destruction

Pictured L to R: Sorors Tiffany Pimble, Kimberly Summers, Lakiesha Holden, Janelle Dawkins & TaShonda Henry-Pugh Inside this issue:

Passing of Past 2 Grand Harrison Expanding the Ol’ Skool 2 3 Nu Skool Realm of Zeta

NPHC 5 Events

Boule’ 6 2008 Tiffany Pimble & Kimberly Sum- Youth on 8 mers. These new members have The Move During the Maryland Leadership known as “5 Forces of Destruction, already begun working hard in the Zeta 13 Spotlight Conference, Tau Eta Zeta Chapter the chapter welcomes, Sorors chapter and helping to uphold the

Sisterly 14 had the privilege of inducting its Janelle Dawkins, TaShonda principles of such a notable organi- Reminders newest members. Collectively Henry-Pugh, Lakiesha Holden, zation. VolumeTau Eta 4, Zeta Issue Times 4

In Memory of Triumphant Past Grand Lullelia W. Harrison

Our fallen dove has taken flight, Into the glorious Zeta Light Though she will be missed, remember what’s true God needs her more than you & I do Her life was so full of wonders untold Now the gates of glory her eyes will behold Her day has now ended, she finished her test At home with the Lord, in peace she can rest

“In Loving Memory of Past Grand Lullelia Walker Harrison”

It is with humbled hearts that housewife. As a child she at- served in many capacities with in was the oldest living Past Grand members of Tau Eta Zeta Chap- tended Crawford Elementary the sorority, and has worked Basileus of Zeta Phi Beta Soror- ter remember Past Grand School and went on to graduate within the national body for more ity, Inc. Lullelia W. Harrison who passed at the age of 15 from Booker T. than 60 years. As the 12th Na- The works of Past Grand Harri- on Saturday, October 11, 2008. Washington High School. She tional President of Zeta Phi Beta son have touched not only the Her life works are too numerous went on to attend Wiley College Sorority, Inc., Past Grand Harri- lives of Zetas, but of all those to count, but she was a woman in Marshall, Texas in the Fall of son initiated the Housing Project she has come in contact with. of high standards and gave un- 1928 where she found Zeta. She of 1943. It was under her admini- She will truly be missed and we selfishly to Zeta. Born on Janu- became a member of Zeta Phi stration that the Amicae auxiliary will keep her family in our ary 24, 1913, in Houston, Texas, Beta Sorority in 1929 and has was established and the Archon thoughts and prayers. she was the daughter of a black- been a long standing, hard work- came into publication. smith & her mother was a ing member ever since. She has At the time of her passing, she

Congratulations to THZ’s Newly Elected Officers

Elections have been held and NEWLY ELECTED CHAPTER OFFICERS Remember to Purchase your Tau Eta Zeta chapter has many First Vice President– Wanda A. Claiborne new officers that are ready to “Valentine’s Day Raffle” tickets Third Vice President– Theresa A. Lewis serve. The current sorority year for a chance to win a trip for proves to be a busy one but Recording Secretary– Liset Collazo-Dingle TWO to FABULOUS these officers are up for the Assistant Secretary– Kimberly Whitaker LAS VEGAS!!!! challenge. As the chapter is Winner announced at the Ol’ growing and taking on new re- Treasurer– Tamara D. Harris Skool 2 Nu Skool Fundraiser!! sponsibilities, these young Assistant Financial Secretary- Yolanda M. Jackson women have more to do than Parliamentarian- Tamara D. Harris ever. (You need not be present to win) Epistoleus– Brenda McKinley

Custodian– Keisha L. Bownes Page 2 VolumeTau Eta 4, Zeta Issue Times 4

Ol’ Skool 2 Nu Skool Scholarship Fundraiser: Come dressed to IMPRESS & enter the BEST DRESSED CONTEST Come PARTY in the name of Scholarship!!! (Male & Female Winners)

It’s that time of year again. Time to come out and have some fun with the ladies of Tau Eta Zeta Saturday, November 8th, 8pm– miss it. DJ Tanz will be on the Chapter at their annual “Ol’ 1:30am at the Forum Caters. If wheels of steel so you know the Skool 2 Nu Skool” Scholarship you want to have even MORE party won’t stop!! fun, dress up & enter the “Best Fundraiser. The proceeds will For ticket information contact Dressed Contest”. You can benefit the Sharon K. Harvey Yolanda at 410-340-5837 or Memorial Scholarship Founda- come “Nu Skool” chique or Soul Train Scramble Board Liset at 443-756-2773 . You can bring the “Ol’ Skool” flavor back!! tion, Inc. that helps Baltimore also purchase tickets online at It’s up to you, just be there and City teens attend college. Re- www.zphib-thz.org/pay/ be ready to have a good time. member, it’s for a great cause skhscholarship.html. The cost is The Soul Train is coming and you don’t want to miss the $50 in advance and $55 at the through so you don’t want to fun. So mark your calendars for door. Hope to see you there!!

Ol’ S S koo atur l 2 Fo day Nu rum , No Sko v ol Cate emb rs (4 er 8 Ba 210 , 200 lti P 8 mor rimr $5 e, M ose Lav 0 ($ D 2 Ave ish 55 a 121 ) Bu t t 5 ffet he d & P oor rem ) ium Ope n Ba THZ Sorors partying with a purpose r!!

Be sure to buy a raffle ticket to win a trip for TWO TO LAS VEGAS!!

(The winner will be announced during Ol’ Skool 2 Nu Skool)

Just ask any Tau Eta Zeta Member!! Lavish buffet courtesy of the Forum Caters “Ain’t no party like a THZ Party, cuz a THZ party don’t STOP!!” Page 3 Volume 4, Issue 1 Tau Eta Zeta Times

Community Service: Answering the Call of Zeta

The community service committee of deadline is Sunday, October 19th so Tau Eta Zeta Chapter is always on please contact Katrina Debnam at the move looking for new ways in [email protected]. which to be a greater service to the Baltimore community. Tau Eta Zeta The committee continues to work Chapter has recently started a part- with Our Daily Bread and the MD nership with “A Way Home” group Food bank, volunteering countless home for girls. This facility provides hours to help those in need. Helping a comfortable atmosphere for young the environment is also important to ladies from diverse backgrounds the ladies of Tau Eta Zeta Chapter that are trying to improve them- as they participate in Adopt-A- selves. The chapter provides men- Highway. This is a perfect opportu- toring on social, financial & educa- nity to all of those interested to come out and serve the community with Tau Eta Zeta members of Spring 2008 with Elaine Berry of tional topics to the ladies as well as “A Way Home” donates needed items. the chapter. The next Adopt-A- Highway is scheduled for Sunday, Currently the committee is having a October 26th at 2:30pm at Overlea drive for the ladies of “A Way Home” High School. For information about to collect new undergarments. If you volunteering, please contact Celere would like to make a donation the Leonard at [email protected].

Membership hosts first activity of the sorority year, get ready for bowling!!

The membership committee of Tau Eta Zeta chapter is busy under the direction of their new chair, Wanda A. Claiborne. The committee has it’s first event scheduled for Saturday, October 25th, Bowling at Woodlawn Lanes at 5:30pm,

everyone is welcome to attend. The Tau Eta Sorors Katrina & Christina Debnam Zeta “Alley Katz”, the chapter’s bowling team will be joining in the fun as well.

The Fall Informational will be held Sunday, November 2nd at 2pm at the White Marsh Li- brary located at 8133 Sandpiper Circle, Balti- more, MD 21236. This is a perfect time to learn more about Zeta and Tau Eta Zeta chapter as a whole.

If you are interested in membership with Tau Eta Zeta chapter, please contact Wanda A. Claiborne at [email protected].

Pictured Right: Members of Page 4 the Tau Eta Zeta “Alley Katz” Volume 4, Issue 1 Tau Eta Zeta Times

NPHC prepares for the 2008 Regional Conference

The Baltimore Area NPHC hosts a campus of Towson University in the variety of events throughout the University Union in the Potomac year. The annual picnic proved to be Lounge. All are encouraged to at- fun for all who were came out. tend.

Currently the National Pan-Hellenic There will be a number of work- Council (NPHC) is busy finalizing shops and plenary sessions discuss- plans for the NPHC Eastern Re- ing pressing issues of today’s gional Conference. The conference changing world from the perspective will take place at the Marriott- of the Greek professional. Burkshire Conference Hotel in Tow- son Maryland from November 7-9, Friday evening from 10pm-2am 2008. there will be a Black Affair at the Sorors at the Baltimore Area NPHC Picnic conference center, the cost to attend There will be a public forum on Fri- is $20. For more information about Mark your calendars, the 2008 NPHC Eastern day, November 7 at 7:30pm entitled the NPHC Eastern Regional Confer- Regional Conference will be held “What Now: The State of Black ence, contact Simmone Wainwright November 7th-9th at the America after the 2008 Election”. at [email protected]. Marriott-Burkshire Conference Hotel This event will take place on the Towson, Maryland

NPHC at the Congressional Black Caucus

Soror Jennifer Jones, President of the NPHC & Soror Sheryl Underwood, Inter- national Grand Basileus of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.

During the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) held in September in Washington, DC., area chapters of the NPHC hosted a joint reception to recognize members of Divine 9 organizations that also serve the CBC. The reception was attended by Tau Eta Zeta Chapter members pictured with Sheryl over 800 people and provided a platform Underwood, the International Grand Basileus of Zeta for Greek networking and Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. collaboration.

National Presidents of the Board of the NPHC were also in attendance. respective NPHC organiza- President of the NPHC, Jennifer Jones (Zeta tions were present, including Phi Beta) and 1st Vice President, Robert C. Zeta’s own Sheryl Under- Smith (Omega Psi Phi) were among those wood. representing the council. For more informa- tion about the NPHC, visit them on the web Members of the National at www.nphchq.org.

Frater Robert C. Smith, 1st Vice President of the NPHC & Soror Celere Leonard, NPHC Representative (THZ) Page 5 Volume 4, Issue 1 Tau Eta Zeta Times

Grand Opening of Tau Eta Zeta’s Stork’s Nest Come to the Grand Open- After much hard work and planning, ing of Tau Eta Zeta’s Tau Eta Zeta Chapter is proud to Stork’s Nest at Baltimore announce the Grand Opening of Medical System at their own Stork’s Nest. The Stork’s St. Agnes. Nest is part of the Baltimore Medical System at St. Agnes. The Grand

Opening is Wednesday, November 12th from 12pm-2pm at Baltimore The Ribbon Cutting Medical System at St. Agnes (900 Ceremony is Caton Ave, 21229) and the ribbon November 12th at 1pm. cutting ceremony will take place at 1pm. Please come out to celebrate this event.

For more information about the chapter’s Stork’s Nest, visit Items donated to start Tau Eta Zeta’s Stork’s Nest www.zphib-thz.org/nat_proj.html

Boule’ 2008: Pearls & Diamonds in the Desert The 2008 Boule’ was held in “Fabulous” Newly Elected National Officers Las Vegas, Nevada. Sorors from all International Grand Basileus– Sheryl P. over the country and globe converged Underwood on Las Vegas to handle the business of Zeta as well as have a little fun. Tau Eta National 1st Anti-Basileus– Mary B. Wright Zeta Chapter sent four delegates, So- National 2nd Anti-Basileus– Scarlet H. rors Keisha Bownes, Tia Boyd, Tiffani Black Cutler, & Aisha Miller. National 3rd Anti-Basileus– DeAndrea During Boule’, elections were held for Herron

national officers and Sheryl Underwood National Grammateus– Michelle P. Norman Tau Eta Zeta Chapter members during Boule’ 2008 was named the 23rd International Grand National Tamias– Tanya C. Henderson Basileus of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. It was also during this Boule’ that Z-HOPE National Phylacter– Emma Faulk became an official programmatic thrust Chair of the Executive Board– Janet Y. of the sorority. Z-HOPE stands for Bivins, Esq.

“Zetas Helping Other People Excel”. Chair of the Trustee Board– Dr. Rosa T. Through Z-HOPE projects, chapters are Brown able to help the communities in which Graduate Member at Large– Jacqueline they live and the global community as a Lemon-Denton whole. For more information about Z- HOPE, visit the national website at Undergraduate Member at Large– Ameerah Abdhur-Rahman www.zphib1920.org. Tau Eta Zeta Chapter members after the Gala at Boule’ 2008

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Leadership Retreat: Business & Sisterly Bonding

During the month of August, Tau Eta Zeta had its’ yearly Leadership Re- treat. The goal was to educate members on parliamentary procedures and handling chapter business on different levels. At the event the official logo for the chapter’s 5th anniversary was unveiled. Designed by none other than Tau Eta Zeta’s own Soror Christina Debnam, the logo has been made into a lovely lapel pin worn by chapter members and other sorors alike.

Soror Teraleen Campbell taught a segment on committee member involve- ment and committee chair responsibility. The chapter Basileus, Lisa M. Hud- ley also gave a dynamic presentation on the State of the Chapter. Tau Eta Zeta chapter is continuing to flourish and blaze new trails in the Baltimore Community. For more information about Tau Eta Zeta Chapter, visit www.zphib-thz.org.

L to R: Sorors Harrison-Murray, Hudley & Harris

Sorors are listening to a presentation during the retreat L to R: Sorors Hudley, Henry-Pugh & Leonard

Soror Teraleen Campbell, guest speaker for the retreat L to R: Sorors Dawkins, Whitaker, Lewis & Summers

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& good conversation hosted at Ar- Youth on the Move chonette Advisor, Soror Tamara Harris' home. The Pearlettes, Amicettes & Ar- chonettes kicked off the new Sorority Soror Vonda Holman-Carter conducted Year with a Welcome Back Picnic on an exciting and interactive ice breaker Saturday Sept 6th. Amicette Advisor, which led to various dramatic perform- Soror Collazo-Dingle planned a wonder- ances by the group. Archonette Morgan ful outdoor pool party for the Amicettes Murray was voted the best dramatic & Pearlettes but due to the Hurricane performance. The days events con- the Luau had to be moved indoors. The cluded with Soror Tamara Harris sharing inclement weather did not stop the fun information about the Archonette club as good times were had during the and the expectations for the upcoming limbo contest & pass the coconut con- year with the future Archonettes and Interested youth and current youth members test. The Archonettes bonded over food parents.

“It started out fun but if it hadn’t rain, we other persons representing various au- would’ve had a better time.” thors. They were given an opportunity ~ Archonette Erin Smith to meet Bernadette Stanis, known as

Thelma from the sitcom “Good Times”. Knowledge is Power and Reading is The activity ended abruptly due to a bad Fundamental in the pursuit of Scholar- rain storm; however, before leaving they ship. Keeping in line with the precepts were briefly able to enjoy a cooking of our great Sisterhood, the Archonettes demonstration by the world renowned attended the Baltimore Book Festival. Chef Martin Yang. They were very ex- Archonettes Bria Holman, Cache Ervin, cited about being big sisters and hang- Erin Smith and Tiara Williams exempli- ing out with Amicette Carletta Knight . fied good manners, poise and communi- cation skills when interacting with each Archonettes Bria Holman, Tiara Williams, Cache Ervin other as well as writers, publicist and and Erin Smith and Amicette Carleeta Knight

“I liked it all. It showed a big range tion, Inc. The Archonettes enjoyed of African American music.” melodious harmonic tunes in various ~ Archonette Kourtney Goffe genres from Opera to Negro Spiritu-

als to Gospel all penned and/or On Saturday, September 27, 2009, arranged by Dr. Carter. The Ar- the Archonette Club was afforded chonettes had different views of the the opportunity to witness an auspi- performance but all had a great time cious performance by the GIA Group and thoroughly enjoyed the experi- for the Dr. Nathan Carter Foundation ence. Annual Benefit Concert. The per- formance was conducted as part of For more information about the Ar- a 5-year plan to raise $100,000 for chonettes or how to become one, Music major scholarships. Ar- visit them on the web at http:// chonettes Kourtney Goffe, Roneisha www.zphib-thz.org/Archonettes.html Green, Bria Holman and Tiara Wil- liams received donated tickets from Archonettes Tiara Williams, Roneisha Green, Bria Holman, the Eunice Clement Sligh Founda- and Kourtney Goffe

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Youth on the Move (continued)

The Fall Informational held on Sept 21st given by Soror Gigi Barnett of WJZ TV in was attended by over 60 young ladies. November. While the Pearlettes are gear- ing up to attend a December perform- Program participants were Pearlettes ance of the Nutcracker. As you can see Alison Alston, Alexandra Alston, Kayla the THZ Youth Auxiliary has started the Clark; Amicettes Kamaria Dingle & year with zeal. Please support the girls as Georgia Ruffin and Archonette Presi- they blaze a trial of positivity, growth & community outreach. dent Tiara Williams. Archonette Advisor,

Soror Vonda Holman-Carter facilitated a The Amicettes would like to thank the fun bonding activity where the nursery Sorors who have supported & donated to rhyme "Old McDonald Had a Farm" in their ongoing Loose Change drive. In addition, the Amicettes are also doing a different genres of music. The Country & Youth Informational PHONERAISER - please donate old Gospel genres seemed to be a big hit. unused phones and inkjet cartridges. The phones will be shipped off to be recycled

and the Amicettes will earn money. On Sunday October 19, 2008 the Youth

Auxiliary will host a Baby Shower for the The Youth Advisors would like to wel- THZ Stork's Nest located at St. Agnes come the wonderfully awesome additions Hospital. In addition, Fall Induction will of Sorors LeTonya Smith (Pearlette Advi- be held on October 19, 2008. We are sor) & Vonda Holman-Carter (Archonette looking to induct a record amount of Advisor). new members.

For more information about the youth The Amicettes & Archonettes look for- auxiliaries please contact DaVita Alston ward to a public speaking workshop at [email protected].

Archonettes Tiara Williams, and Pearlettes

Pearlettes, with Advisors

THZ President, Lisa Hudley & guests at Youth Informational

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Socializing with our Sisters

Though Tau Eta Zeta is a very close chapter, they always find Gamma Zeta and Tau Delta Zeta Chapters. The evening culmi- time to support other Zeta chapters as we are all working to- nated with dancing to a phenomenal live band and reminiscing ward a common goal. with sorors from other chapters throughout the State of Mary- land. It was truly an evening to remember! The Sorors of Tau Eta Zeta Chapter continues demonstrating Sisterhood by supporting Alpha Zeta Chapter as they cele- brated their 85 th Chapter Anniversary on Saturday, September 20, 2008. Sorors Lisa Hudley (President), Tamara Harris, Cheryl Harrison-Murray, Vonda Holman-Carter, Yolanda Jack- son, Theresa Lewis and Brenda McKinley looked beautiful in their after five attire representing the epitome of Finer Woman- hood. Sorors Kim Sawyer and Jackie McNair were recognized as the Past First National Vice President and Maryland State Director, respectively. Soror Brenda McKinley was recognized as a Past President of Alpha Zeta Chapter with a roaring cheer from her fellow chapter members. In the true light of Sister- hood, Tau Eta Zeta shared a table, enjoyed a delicious meal and had a wonderful fellowship with Delta Zeta Zeta, Lambda

Sorors attending Alpha Zeta Chapter’s 85th Anniversary Tau Eta Zeta & Tau Delta Zeta Chapters at Dave & Buster’s Did YOU know???

Alberta Williams King, mother of Martin Luther King Jr. was a Hampton Alumni….

The beautiful Sorors of Tau Eta hood is all about. Not only does Zeta and Tau Delta Zeta Chap- Tau Eta Zeta and Tau Delta Zeta ters joined together for food, fun Chapters portray the precepts of Zeta Trivia!! and a fabulous time at Dave & our beloved sorority, we also Busters on Sunday, September demonstrate the concept by The first SOROR to EMAIL the CORRECT answer to 28, 2008. Sorors were able to hosting wonderful bonding activi- [email protected] gets a PRIZE!! Good Luck!! meet new sorors, share funny ties such as the Brunch @ Bust- stories, cheer for their favorite ers. football team and have a phe- nomenal sister bonding experi- “What chapter was Lullelia W. Harrison ence. This is and was a true initiated into when she became a Zeta?” representation of what Sister-

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Whether it’s Sigma or Zeta….It’s ALL PHI BETA!!

While we do spend time with our Zeta Sorors, Tau Eta Zeta Chapter makes time to support the brothers of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. as well.

Tau Eta Zeta hosts and attends events in conjunction with Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. on a regular basis. This is to culti- vate sisterly & brotherly love that makes the Sigma/Zeta bond such a unique one. Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. & Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. are the only organizations of the National Pan-Hellenic Council that are constitutionally bound. The Brothers of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. Zeta Sigma chapter welcome sorors to join them for tailgating at every Morgan State University Home game!! Visit them on the web at http://pbs-zetasigma.org/

For more information on joint Zeta/Sigma events, contact our Zeta/Sigma Liaison, Alexandra King at [email protected].

Sorors & Frat at Zeta Sigma’s Crab Feast

Tau Eta Zeta Sorors at Zeta Sigma’s Crab Feast

Blue & White Social Hour

Tau Eta Zeta’s End of the Year Cookout Phi Beta Sigma Boat Ride Page 11 Volume 4, Issue 1 Tau Eta Zeta Times

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Please remember that if anyone is in need of prayer, or you just need a sisterly ear to listen, you can contact our Chaplin, Soror Camelia Clark at (410)292-8719 AVON REPRESENTATIVE THE SISTER TO SISTER PRAYER CIRCLE MEETS BEFORE EVERY CHAPTER MEETING “For all of your beauty essentials” FROM 4:15-4:45PM

Please keep the following sorors and their families Keisha Bownes in your prayers: 410-961-5856 The Family of Past Grand Harrison Soror Tamara D. Harris & Family [email protected] Soror Janelle Dawkins & Family Soror Keisha Bownes & Family

Page 12 Tau Eta Zeta Times Happy Birthday Sorors! GRADUATIONS, PROMOTIONS &

SPECIAL RECOGNITION

BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENTS Soror Janelle Dawkins & Frater Jabrille Dawkins welcomed May Akilah L. Dawkins (pictured right) into the world on Friday, October 11th. 19 - Soror Wendy Morton 19 - Soror Latisha Boyd 26 - Soror Cynceray Washington EXPECTING MOTHERS 26 - Soror Leshaun Law-Moy

Soror La Toya Campbell is expecting a baby boy on October 28th. June 2 - Soror Tiffani Cutler Soror Timeka D. Burns is expecting a baby girl in January. 25 - Soror Helen Dunkley

July 3 - Soror Michele Franklin 4 - Soror Christina Debnam 25 - Soror Janelle Dawkins 27 - Soror Valerie Gilles Zeta Spotlight 29 - Soror Liset Collazo-Dingle

August 4 - Soror Timeka Burns October’s Zeta Spotlight has landed on Soror Keisha La’Trice 15 - Soror Vanessa Arnold Bownes. Soror Bownes is a native Baltimorean & Towson 21 - Soror Kimberly Whitaker 24 - Soror Vonda Holman - Carter Alumni. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology, Anthropology 30 - Soror Celere Leonard & Criminal Justice & works at Towson University in the counseling center. September Though Soror Bownes is a quiet behind the scene person, she 10 - Soror Alexandra King 10 - Soror Dionne Jones-Jerry enjoys serving the community and working with youth. Her de- 12 – Soror Michelle Hurdle sired to become a Zeta was due to the positive interactions with 14 - Soror Tamara Harris members of Tau Eta Zeta Chapter. She was initiated into Tau Eta 15 - Soror Monica Williams Zeta Chapter in Spring of 2007. 19 - Soror Oluyemisi Adekunle 21 - Soror Theresa Lewis Her future plans include working in higher education and having 22 - Soror Yamilee Derosena some of her poetic works published. 23 - Soror Lisa Hudley 25 - Soror Katrina Debnam 27 - Soror Darnella Parks

Favorite Quote: October 15 - Soror Katina Fox

18 - Soror Vernese Henson “You are more beautiful than your mind will allow you to think” 26 - Soror Jackie Knight 26 - Soror Nichelle Scarborough

Page 13 Important Reminders for THZ Sorors:

♦ Please remember that your dues must be paid in FULL by Sunday, October 19th to be con- ♦ Ol’ Skool 2 Nu Skool Announcement: All sidered fully financial without incurring a late monies for tickets sold & unsold tickets are due fee. Please see Soror Katrina Debnam if you by November 4th. Sorors please remember you have any questions. are responsible for all tickets not turned in by ♦ For the exact amount of dues for the ‘08-’09 this date. Contact Soror Yolanda Jackson at 410- fiscal year please check the “Sorors Only” 340-5837 if you have any questions. section of the chapter’s website or contact ♦ The Sister To Sister Prayer Circle meets before Katrina Debnam at [email protected]. EVERY chapter meeting, 4:15-4:45pm ♦ The chapter is now accepting for the ‘09-’10 ♦ Sorors, please make every effort to attend sched- fiscal year. Remember, if you pay $32.50 a uled chapter functions, your support is needed to month starting in January, you will be finan- continue our chapter’s success!! cial before late fees are assessed. Start paying ♦ TODAY. Please check the “Communicator” and our chap- ter’s website for updates and information.

November 2008

Schedule of Events Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat November 2008

1 Our Daily • Nov. 1st– Volunteer at Our Daily Bread Bread

• Nov. 2nd – Fall Informational, 2pm, White Marsh Library 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Fall Informa- Election Day– Ol Skool 2 Nu • Nov. 4th – All Ol Skool 2 Nu Skool tional VOTE!! Skool financial obligations must be met. 9 10 11 12 Stork’s 13 14 15 • Nov. 8th– Ol’ Skool 2 Nu Skool Schol- Prematurity Nest Grand arship Fundraiser 8pm, Forum Caters Sunday Opening

• Nov. 9th – Prematurity Sunday-Local churches 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Chapter Meet- Z-HOPE– Self • Nov. 12th – Stork’s Nest Grand Open- ing 5pm Esteem Mattes ing, 12pm-2pm, St. Agnes Hospital, 900 Caton Ave, Baltimore, MD 21229 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 Thanksgiving • Nov. 16th– Chapter Meeting, 5pm, Kappa House 30 • Nov. 16th – Collection of clothing for “Heart for the Homeless” begins. Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc — Tau Eta Zeta Chapter

Tau Eta Zeta Chapter P.O. Box 33564 Baltimore, MD 21218

To:

Committee Contact Information Lisa M. Hudley, President Celere Leonard, Newsletter Chair Membership Soror Wanda Claiborne ([email protected]) Undergraduate Council Soror Theresa Lewis ([email protected]) Amicae Sorors Hall & Jackson ([email protected]) Youth Soror DaVita Alston ([email protected]) Community Service Visit us online at Soror Celere Leonard ([email protected]) www.zphib-thz.org Newsletter Soror Celere Leonard ([email protected])