Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated
Delta Zeta Zeta Chapter
Prince George's County, MD
eta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. was founded January 16, 1920 on the campus of Howard University in Washington, D.C. The five illustrious Founders of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Arizona Clever Stemons, Myrtle Tyler Faithful, Viola Tyler Goings, Fannie Pettie Watts, and Pearl Anna Neal dared to depart from the traditional coalitions for Black women and sought to establish a new organization.
Their vision was to encourage the highest standards of scholarship through scientific, literary, cultural and educational programs; promote volunteerism on college campuses and in the community; foster sisterhood; and exemplify Finer Womanhood.
These ideals are reflected in the sorority’s national programs for which its members and auxiliary groups provide significant volunteer service, financial capital, and professional talent to educate the public, assist youth, enrich community outreach programs, fund scholarships, support organized charities and promote legislation for civic and social change.
Headquartered in Washington, D.C., Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. has over 800 chapters in the continental United States, the Bahamas, Germany Japan, Korea and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The Sorority has a diverse membership of college-educated women representing various disciplines, industries and professions. January 16, 2020 will mark 100 years of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc making an impact, servicing the global community.
CHAPTER HISTORY
Delta Zeta Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated was established on December 3, 1949, in Prince George's County, Maryland. The charter members of the chapter were Theresa D. Banks, Evelyn Campbell, Alice Barnes, Mabel Carter, Eva Coachman, Bernice Dickerson, Rachel Prather, Maggie Trotter, Agnes Waters, Virginia Watson, and Charity Young.
Delta Zeta Zeta Chapter sponsors an undergraduate chapter, Omicron Gamma at Bowie State University, and four auxiliary groups. The Zeta Amicae of Prince George's County was chartered on March 17, 1973. Our Archonette, Amicette, and Pearlette clubs are active in local and state community service projects.
Throughout the years, Delta Zeta Zeta Chapter and its auxiliaries have sponsored many community initiatives aligning with the Sorority's ideals of Scholarship, Service, Sisterhood, and Finer Womanhood. A few of the programs include the Daddy Daughter Dances, Health Fairs, Voter Registration drives, Annual Women's Fair, Women's Legislation Briefings, Black History Programs, Seniors on the Net, March of Dimes Walks for Babies, St. Jude Walks/Runs, Feed the Homeless, Crab Feasts, and Débutante Balls. We have partnered with organizations in the County to include initiatives for the elderly, domestic violence, and teen parenting.
We have also contributed to participating in programs sponsored by The Mental Health
Association, the Women's Action Coalition, the National Pan-Hellenic Council, The National Council of Negro Women, The Family Crisis Center of Prince George's County, and The Human Relations Commission of Prince George's County.
Each year, the Delta Zeta Zeta Chapter provides three Academic Scholarships through the Georgie F. Raby Scholarship Fund, the Alice Barnes Scholarship Fund, and the Mary B. Minor Scholarship Fund. Chapter members are active at the state, regional, and national levels in appointed and elected positions.
MISSION
"Through membership in Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Delta Zeta Zeta Chapter, we empower women to enhance their interpersonal and professional skills and meet their individual needs, whether social or economic by exposure to leadership opportunities, community involvement and relationship building through sisterhood."
MEET THE EXECUTIVE BOARD
Marie Sims
President
Arlene Simpson-Porter
1st Vice President
April Wallace
2nd Vice President
Christa Thorton
Secretary
Michelle Long-Patience
Recording Treasurer
Ashley Darby
Public Relations
Jeanna Janifer
Assistant Secretary
Brianna Booker
Parliamentarian
Clevette Lee, Esq.
Immediate Past President
Keiara Butler
3rd Vice President
Dr. Belinda Sango
Treasurer
Angella Cole
Member at Large
YOUTH AUXILIARIES
Pearlettes
Pearlettes are girls under 9 years old who are mentored by ladies of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. to become outstanding leaders in their community. Pearlettes are affiliated through local chapters.
Amicettes
Amicettes are girls 9 to 13 years of age who are willing to strive toward the high ideals of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc. and who demonstrate potential for leadership in service to the community. Amicettes are affiliated through local chapters.
Archonettes
Archonettes are high school-aged young ladies who demonstrate an interest in the goals and the ideals of scholarship, sisterhood, and community service. Archonette groups are affiliated through local chapters.
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