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Building on the Principles of Zeta While Blazing New Paths... Mary Breaux Wright~ International Grand Basileus • Michelle Porter Norman ~ Director, Great Lakes Region • Connie V. Pugh~ Director, State of Illinois Amicae, and Youth will have a number of opportunities to re- ceive training, as well as, demon- strate their special skills, talents, and interest at the state level. I look forward to a positive and productive fiscal year; a year in which all stakeholders are ac- tively engaged in Service and Scholarship, while displaying Finer Womanhood and Sister- hood. Yours in Sisterhood, Connie V. Pugh Greetings Sorors, Amicae, and Youth Auxiliaries! It is an honor and a privilege that I greet you as your Illinois State Director. I look forward to working with each one of you in order to Build on the Princi- ples of Zeta While Blazing New Paths. In saying that, it is paramount that the state of Illi- nois continues to exhibit the founding principles of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated. As the state of Illinois, we will strive to increase membership among the Youth and Amicae Auxiliaries, as well as, amongst, the Graduate and Undergraduate Chapters. I ask you to keep in mind that training and embellish- ment are essential aspects of sustaining and building member- ship. Under my tutelage as Illi- nois State Director, the Sorors, Friday, November 9, 2012 and Saturday, November 10, 2012 Tinley Park Convention Center 18451 Convention Center Drive ~ Tinley Park, Illinois Host Chapter: Alpha Alpha (Chicago Metropolitan) Attendees are required to register prior to October 24, 2012 as there is no on-site registration. Registration forms postmarked after October 24, 2012 will not be processed . Hotel Accommodations Holiday Inn Tinley Park Convention Center Drive Tinley Park, Illinois Rate: $109.00 + tax per night Reservations: The code for the convention is ZPB for the group rate. Mention Zeta Phi Beta for group rate. Attire - Professional business attire is required for the board meeting, business meetings, and workshops. Attendees are encouraged to wear comfortable business shoes for ease in walking around the Convention Center. Message from the Illinois State Director INSIDE THIS ISSUE: WILL UPDATE Mandatory Basilei & Advisors’ Meetings 2 State of IL Z-HOPE Service Project 2 IL State Scholarship Award Application 2 Z-Hope Project 2 IL State Executive Board Meeting 2 MIP Process Policy 3 State Assessments 4 Officer Nominations & State Fundraiser 4 IL Ways & Means 4 Tentative Agenda & Reminders 5 Amicae Information 6,7 Auxiliary Groups Agenda 8 National Appointments 9 Regional Appointments 11 Officers and Appointees 12 Forms 14 Felicia R. Bohanon Newsletter Editor-in-Chief 46th Annual State Leadership Conference Fall 2012 Volume 1 State of Illinois Newsletter Free With Membership

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Page 1: Illinois State Newsletter - Fall 2012

Building on the

Principles of Zeta

While Blazing New

Paths...

Mary Breaux Wright~ International Grand Basileus • Michelle Porter Norman ~ Director, Great Lakes Region •

Connie V. Pugh~ Director, State of Illinois

Amicae, and Youth will have a

number of opportunities to re-

ceive training, as well as, demon-

strate their special skills, talents,

and interest at the state level.

I look forward to a positive and

productive fiscal year; a year in

which all stakeholders are ac-tively engaged in Service and

Scholarship, while displaying

Finer Womanhood and Sister-

hood.

Yours in Sisterhood,

Connie V. Pugh

Greetings Sorors, Amicae, and

Youth Auxiliaries!

It is an honor and a privilege that

I greet you as your Illinois State

Director. I look forward to

working with each one of you in

order to Build on the Princi-

ples of Zeta While Blazing New Paths. In saying that, it is

paramount that the state of Illi-

nois continues to exhibit the

founding principles of Zeta Phi

Beta Sorority, Incorporated.

As the state of Illinois, we will

strive to increase membership

among the Youth and Amicae

Auxiliaries, as well as, amongst,

the Graduate and Undergraduate

Chapters. I ask you to keep in

mind that training and embellish-

ment are essential aspects of

sustaining and building member-

ship. Under my tutelage as Illi-

nois State Director, the Sorors,

Friday, November 9, 2012 and Saturday, November 10, 2012

Tinley Park Convention Center

18451 Convention Center Drive ~ Tinley Park, Illinois

Host Chapter: Alpha Alpha (Chicago Metropolitan)

Attendees are required to register prior to October 24, 2012 as there is no on-site registration.

Registration forms postmarked after October 24, 2012 will not be processed.

Hotel Accommodations

Holiday Inn Tinley Park

Convention Center Drive Tinley Park, Illinois

Rate: $109.00 + tax per night

Reservations: The code for the convention is ZPB for the group rate.

Mention Zeta Phi Beta for group rate.

Attire - Professional business attire is required for the board meeting, business meetings, and

workshops. Attendees are encouraged to wear comfortable business shoes for ease in

walking around the Convention Center.

Message from the Illinois State Director

I N S I D E T H I S

I S S U E : W I L L

U P D A T E

Mandatory Basilei &

Advisors’ Meetings

2

State of IL Z-HOPE

Service Project

2

IL State Scholarship

Award Application

2

Z-Hope Project 2

IL State Executive

Board Meeting

2

MIP Process Policy 3

State Assessments 4

Officer

Nominations &

State Fundraiser

4

IL Ways & Means 4

Tentative Agenda &

Reminders

5

Amicae Information 6,7

Auxiliary Groups

Agenda

8

National

Appointments

9

Regional

Appointments

11

Officers and

Appointees

12

Forms 14

Felicia R. Bohanon

Newsletter

Editor-in-Chief

46th Annual State Leadership Conference

Fall 2012 Volume 1 State of Illinois Newsletter Free With Membership

Page 2: Illinois State Newsletter - Fall 2012

Recommended Supply List

for the Victory Centre of

South Chicago Assisted

Living Program :

Toiletries

Deodorant/Body Sprays

Shampoo/Conditioner

Lotion

Powder

Electric Razor

Toothpaste/Toothbrush/Floss

Denture Cleaner; Adhesive and Cup

Brush and Comb

Mouthwash Liquid Soap/Hand Soap

Bath Towels

Miscellaneous Items

Clock/Radio

Hearing Aid Batteries

Cable Ready Television

Lamps

Non-Skid Bath Rug

Toilet Booster

Shower Curtain

Cloth Laundry Bag

Hammer and Nails

Draperies with Tension Rods

Trash Can/Trash Bags

Flash Light/Batteries

Kitchen Items

Dish Towels

Silverware

Glasses/Cups

Plates/Bowls

Pitcher

Dishwashing Liquids

Clothing and Related Items

Hangers

Pajamas

Stockings/Socks

Bathrobe

Slippers

P A G E 2

Message from State Representative-at-Large formation

Message from Executive Board Chair

Chapter Basilei Meeting, Graduate Advisor Meeting, Z-Hope

Mandatory Chapter

Basilei Meeting:

A mandatory meeting for the

chapter Basileus or her desig-

nee will take place on Satur-

day, November 10th at 7:00

A.M.

All Graduate and Undergradu-

ate Chapter Basileus are re-

quired to attend or send a

designee to the meeting. The

designee should be the First,

Second, or Third Anti-Basileus.

If you foresee a problem with

this request, please notify the

State Director prior to the

leadership conference.

Mandatory Graduate

Advisors Meeting:

There will be a mandatory

meeting for all Graduate Advi-

sors of the Undergraduate

Chapters.

Illinois State Z-HOPE

Project

Aligning with Grand Basileus

Wright’s plan to focus on sen-

ior citizens as part of the Z-

Hope initiative, the state of

Illinois will donate items to the

Victory Centre of South Chi-

cago. Graduate Chapters and

Amicae groups are asked to

donate items equivalent to

$50.00 or contribute a dona-

tion in the amount of $50.00.

Undergraduate Chapters are

asked to donate items equiva-

lent to $25.00 or contribute a

donation in the amount of

$25.00. The

items are listed

to your left for

your convenience. Please make

checks or money orders pay-

able to Victory Centre of

South Chicago. The Z-Hope

Coordinator will begin collect-

ing your donations beginning

Friday, November 9th.

To: State Elected and Appointed Officers

Chapter Basilei

From: Soror Adrienne Kellum McDay

Greetings State of Illinois!

We hope you had a wonderful summer, and had a little time for rest, relaxation and the Boule’ too.

The state executive board meeting will take place on:

Friday, November 9, 2012 promptly at 7 P.M. at the Tinley Park Convention Center

18451 Convention Center Drive Tinley Park, IL 60477

in the South Pavilion, Rooms 3 and 4

All elected and appointed officers are required to submit a written report and bring 40 copies for offi-

cers to review. Outgoing officers are requested to report on activities performed for the state since

the last state leadership conference. The reporting form was sent to the officers and committee chairs.

Please follow the outlined format and adhere to the report time limit. If you require an additional

reporting form, please feel free to reach out to me by email or telephone. Be advised that a written

report is required of each state elected and appointed officer regardless of attendance. If you are un-

able to attend the meeting, please notify the chair prior to November 5, 2012 at 773-392-7446 or sis-

[email protected].

All Chapter Basilei are encouraged to attend the board meeting or send a chapter delegate, if she is

unable to attend the meeting. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact me at the number

listed above. I will return you call within twenty-four (24) hours.

I am enthusiastic and looking forward to a very productive leadership conference.

As the Illinois State Representative-at-Large, my goal is to work for you, the body of Illinois, and to make

sure your voice, issues, concerns, and accomplishments are addressed and spread throughout the state

and the region. I am here for you and to work for and with you to continue to make our state, a pio-

neer across the region.

Soror Nicole S. Weathersby

The state will award at least

one (1) graduate and one (1)

Undergraduate scholarship.

Completed applications

should be forwarded :

Soror Kathy Sanders,

Scholarship Committee

Chairman

Applicants must be financial

on all levels to be eligible.

Application must be received

by November 5, 2012. The

scholarships winners will be

announced at the conference.

Applications are included

with this mailing.

Page 3: Illinois State Newsletter - Fall 2012

Message from the History Preservation Team

P A G E 3 F A L L 2 0 1 2 V O L U M E 1

Greetings Sorors,

Welcome to the Illinois History Preservation Team!

Your participation in this process will help to bring together the information about our state’s history.

We are looking for:

Names of Past Directors, Associate Directors, and Illinois State Representatives at Large.

Names of Past Amicae Presidents and Officers.

Brief biographies about the aforementioned officers and their term in office, dates, chapters, etc.

Pictures, newspaper articles, past state leadership conference agendas, locations, etc.

Your thoughts...

Please forward information to me via e-mail in order to being sharing information with the Marketing and Public Rela-

tion Team and our Illinois State Director for publication. Attached with this message is a form the Team will use to

facilitate the gathering of information from the Sorors, Amicae, and Youth within the State.

using our unique skills and

strengths to showcase the per-

sonal, professional and civic

achievements of Zeta and it’s Ami-

cae and Youth auxiliaries. Most

importantly, we want to make sure

that every chapter and auxiliary

have equal opportunities for recog-

nition and appreciation.

To achieve these goals, the state P.R. Committee will need your

assistance. We are in the process

of compiling a list of the websites

and social media pages for each

chapter. We would like to stay

abreast of what you are doing so

that we can share it! Please for-

ward the addresses of your chap-

ter’s social media pages, along with

any programs, newsletters, photo-

graphs or publications that you

would like us to share to illinois

[email protected], whenever possi-

ble. Please send us a copy of your

newsletter with 15 days of its distribu-

tion. In the coming weeks, look for a

brand new state of Illinois Facebook

page! Through this medium, we will

showcase and share the very best of

your news and programs. Along with

this new page, we will be using the information that you send to us to

build a better state newsletter. We

encourage each of you to send in the

best quality materials for inclusion in

various publications. One of my per-

sonal goals for this committee is to

increase the visibility of undergradu-

ates as viable powerhouses in our

organization. I welcome your ques-

tions and suggestions. We want you

to be as excited about the direction

we are moving, as we are.

Greetings Sorors, Amicae, and

Youth from the Public Relations

and Marketing Committee!

Under the leadership of our es-

teemed State Director, Connie V.

Pugh, this committee’s primary and

most exciting goal revolves around

highlighting the accomplishments

and phenomenal service of our

sisterhood by developing and build-

ing a brand that celebrates the

heritage on which we stand along

with the legacy we are creat-

ing. The individuals who were

selected for this team are a diverse

group of women with experi-

ences that inc lude : pr in t

and editorial work, web and

graphic design, and social media

marketing. We are committed to

Message from Public Relations and Marketing Committee

The PR Committee

will launch a new

state Facebook page

in early December.

Please send chapter

pictures and other

information you

would like to share

by November 28th

to ensure that your

c h a p t e r i s

represented.

Membership Intake Process Policy

ALL chapters are reminded to send a copy of the intake materials sent to the National First Anti-Basileus

to the State Director, concurrently. Failure to do this may delay your intake program approval. Undergraduate

chapters must have approval from their sponsoring graduate chapters prior to starting intake programs. Chapters

must pay chapter tax and assessments on all levels; complete the Anti-Hazing activities as outlined; and submit the

I990 Form before membership intake will be approved. Remember, only financial, MIP certified Sorors may partici-

pate in any of the MIP activities. The MIP dates for the fiscal year are September 1, 2012 - May 15, 2013.

Mail completed MIP forms to the National First Anti-Basileus: Scarlet H. Black

5000 Old Buncombe Road, Suite 27—Box 5 • Greenville, SC 29617 • [email protected]

Phone: 864-246-7371 • Fax: 864-294-1637

Founding

Principles:

Sisterhood,

Service,

Scholarship

and

Finer

Womanhood

Page 4: Illinois State Newsletter - Fall 2012

Message from the Leadership Academy Chairman

P A G E 4 F A L L 2 0 1 2 V O L U M E 1

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated

Illinois State Leadership Academy!

Saturday, February 2, 2013

University of Illinois, Champaign, Illinois

Goals for the Leadership Academy:

Conduct workshops for Undergraduates and Advisors that will provide insight into many things we did not

know, many things that we need to strive for and many things we could change to make ourselves and Zeta

an even greater organization.

Establish not-for-profit tax status for the Academy training programs.

Collect information and create a database of Sorors who have expertise and can provide workshops in vari-

ous subject matters.

Keep the lines of communication open for Sorors to learn from each other at all levels.

Soror Betty Peeples

ested Sorors must be financial on

all levels before her name can be

placed for nomination and on the

election ballot. Send the completed

forms on or before November 5,

2012 to:

Soror Julia Willis,

Nominations Chairman

1332 Valayna Drive, Aurora, IL 60504

630.205.4566

[email protected]

All of the Illinois State Executive

Board positions except for the

office of Tamias-Grammateus are

open for election. The Nominating

form is included with this packet.

Please forward the completed form

to the Nominating Committee

Chairperson.

Please refer to the handout from

the State Handbook for qualifica-

tions and duties of offices. Inter-

The Planning Team will sell State Lapel Pins

during the leadership conference for $10.00.

Questions?

Contact Soror Nicole Weathersby,

State Representative-at-Large

[email protected]

State assessments were due on or before September 15, 2012. Chapters/Sorors not financial by the State Leader-

ship Conference will be assigned a non-voting status for the conference. The chart of fees are as follows:

Chapter Tax (per chapter) Per Capita (per Soror)

Graduate: $25.00 Graduate: $25.00

Undergraduate: $15.00 Undergraduate: $20.00

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated - State of Illinois

P. O. Box 439392 • Chicago, Illinois 60643

c/o Tina M. Davis, Illinois State Tamias-Grammateus

All levels of financial reporting forms were sent the Chapter Basilei on August 9, 2012. The forms are available via the

state’s website as well. Please complete the forms correctly. Duplicate forms as necessary.

A late fee will be assessed on all payments postmarked after October 31, 2012. The late fee for chapter tax is $10.00

per chapter and the late per capita fee is $10.00 per Soror. Please do not mail financial reporting form to

the state for financial status at the leadership conference after October 28, 2012. All payments need to

be processed prior to the Illinois State Leadership Conference. The state has instituted payment slips for all pay-

ments other than assessment, i.e. fundraisers, donations, etc..

State Assessments and Chapter Taxes

Executive Board Positions

It is imperative

that chapters

submit per

capita and

chapter tax

prior to

October 28,

2012 for

processing.

Save the

Date for

the

2nd Annual

Leadership

Academy

Page 5: Illinois State Newsletter - Fall 2012

Leadership Conference Tentative Agenda Reminders

P A G E 5 F A L L 2 0 1 2 V O L U M E 1

Friday, November 9, 2012

07:00 P.M. - 09:00 P.M. Registration

07:00 P.M. - 09:00 P.M. Z-Hope Donation Collections

07:00 P.M. - 09:00 P.M. Executive Board Meeting

09:00 P.M. - 11:00 P.M. Welcome Reception

Saturday, November 10, 2012

07:00 A.M. - 07:30 A.M. Chapter Basilei Meeting

07:00 A.M. - 07:30 A.M. Amicae Presidents’ Meeting

07:00 A.M. - 11:00 A.M. Registration

07:30 A.M. - 11:00 A.M. Z-Hope Donation Collections

08:00 A.M. - 05:00 P.M. Vendors

08:00 A.M. - 08:50 A.M. Opening Session

09:00 A.M. - 10:55 A.M. Business Session I

11:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. Voting

11:30 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. Committee Meetings

12:00 P.M. - 01:30 P.M. Luncheon

01:30 P.M. - 02:30 P.M. Workshop Series I

02:30 P.M. - 03:30 P.M. Workshop Series II

03:30 P.M. - 04:30 P.M. Business Session II

04:30 P.M. - 04:45 P.M. Closing Session/Adjournment

04:45 P.M. - 06:45 P.M. Membership Intake Process

06:45 P.M. - 08:00 P.M. Dinner (Self-Directed)

08:00 P.M. - 11:00 P.M. Skate Jam and Card Party

at the Tinley Park Roller Rink

08:00 P.M. - 11:00 P.M. Pajama Jam (Youth)

Please bring a copy of the 2011 Illinois State Leadership

Conference Minutes with you to the conference.

The per capita and chapter taxes were due on September 15,

2012. It is imperative that chapters submit per capita and

chapter tax prior October 28, 2012 for processing.

All chapters should have submitted a bulk mailing address to

National Headquarters.

Membership Intake Certification Training

The Membership Intake Training will take place at the conclu-

sion of the state leadership conference.

Group and Chapter Photographs Upon arrival at the

leadership conference, attendees will receive a schedule for

photographs. Please remember to wear royal blue and/or

white (Sorors); powder blue (Amicae); and paraphernalia as

applicable (Youth) for the photo shoot. Chapter Basilei, Ami-

cae Presidents, and Youth Sponsors, please ensure uniformity

with your group’s attire for the photo shoot.

Best Conference Bag Contest! Sorors and Amicae are

being asked to bring a bag in order to compete into the Best

Conference Bag Contest, as well as, for usage during the

leadership conference. We will announce the winner of the

Best Bag Contest during the service luncheon.

Skate Jam and Card Party! Don’t forget to bring a change

of clothing in order to participate in the social activities at the

conclusion of the leadership conference. The event is an ex-

cellent opportunity to bond with members of the sisterhood

and the Amicae.

During the 2012 Illinois State Leadership Conference,

we will award and recognize Graduate Soror, Under-

graduate Soror, Amicae, and Youth of the Year. It is

important that individuals begin tracking their participation in

various events and workshops as related to this award. The

award period is June 9, 2012 through September 12, 2013.

Additional information will be conveyed in the near future.

Please Note:

Unregistered attendees will not be allowed to attend the business

sessions, workshops, or other related events at the Tinley Park

Convention Center.

Additional information is forthcoming on the Illinois State License

Plates…

Past Illinois State Director, Carolyn E. Wilson would like to extend

an invitation to the state of Illinois to attend a National Prematurity

Program at her church on November 11, 2012 at 11:00 A.M. First

Baptist Church of Park Forest is located at 80 North Orchard

Drive, Park Forest, Il. 60466. The phone number is (708) 748-2566.

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Message from Amicae Coordinator

P A G E 6 F A L L 2 0 1 2 V O L U M E 1

Greetings Sorors, Friends, Youth and Guests!

On behalf of the Zeta Amicae across the great state of Illinois, I welcome each of you to the 2012 Illinois State Leadership Conference! A

special heartfelt welcome goes out to the Amicae auxiliaries who have been newly chartered or reactivated and those blue and white family

members who are in attendance with us for the very first time! I am sure you will enjoy the activities that will take place. I ask that you em-

brace the hard work that has been encountered by the Illinois State Executive Board and the chapters that have helped plan this event. I

charge each of you to actively participate in the meetings and workshops and to share information with others as you apply what you have

learned to your own lives. Zeta Amicae Sponsors, we look forward to seeing you in the Amicae workshops and business sessions.

The Zeta Amicae are proud to be a part of our beloved organization. They are women who also believe and exercise the principles of Zeta

Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated. Sorors, continue to cherish the invaluable friendships we have with our Zeta Amicae. Thank you for your

continued support in assisting with the growth of Zeta Amicae across Illinois.

Amicae, you are our Friends and we appreciate each of you! Your contribution and commitment has helped shine the light of Zeta through-

out our communities. Thank you for your support, hard work, and dedication.

I offer best wishes as each of you continue to serve Zeta. May this conference be spiritually, personally and professionally rewarding.

In Sisterhood and Friendship,

Soror Zenetta M. Coleman

Greetings,

I would like to take the opportunity to welcome the Amicae and all of the Blue and White family to the 2012 State Leadership Conference!

The Zeta Amicae have been working very hard over the past year and I look forward to sharing new ideas and encouraging one another to

excel in the year ahead.

We are very fortunate this year to have both the National Amicae Director and the Regional Amicae Coordinator with us as workshop pre-

senters! Thank you to the Illinois State Director and Executive Board for their hard work in preparing for this conference. I am sure we will

all walk away feeling rejuvenated and empowered. Let the light blue shine Zeta Amicae!

In Sisterly Love,

LaVorgis M. Sturkey

and what has happened since the

state meeting last year.

What to wear at the leader-

ship conference:

The Attire:

Professional business attire is re-

quired for business meetings and

workshops. Please wear Amicae colors (light blue accented w/

royal blue) for professional pho-

tos that will be taken at the con-

ference. Flat, comfortable foot-

wear is encouraged.

Friday night is business casual for the Executive Board meet-

ing

Saturday is Business Attire - allow the Light Blue to Shine!

Saturday evening is Amicae Paraphernalia

Zeta Amicae of Illinois Chapters

Zeta Amicae of Alsip, Tau Psi Zeta Chapter

Zeta Amicae of Carbondale, Mu Eta Zeta Chapter

Zeta Amicae of Chicago, Zeta Tau Zeta Chapter

Zeta Amicae of Markham, Xi Mu Zeta Chapter

Zeta Amicae of Waukegan, Sigma Phi Zeta Chapter

Things that the Zeta Amicae

should bring to the Confer-

ence:

Zeta Amicae Handbook

Presidents (or Amicae represen-

tative) please bring copies of your

current local roster to be distrib-

uted.

A copy of the State of Illinois-By-

Laws (if you do not have one, one

will be provided to you).

A report of your local Auxiliary

Amicae Information

Message from Zeta Amicae of Illinois President

Page 7: Illinois State Newsletter - Fall 2012

Updates/Reminders for Zeta Amicae and Zeta Amicae Sponsors:

P A G E 7 F A L L 2 0 1 2 V O L U M E 1

New Zeta Amicae Handbook (Second Edition, July 2012) – Each Auxiliary and sponsoring chapter should have a copy. They can be pur-

chased for $25 from the National Headquarters.

The official symbol for the Amicae is the clasped hand covered by the letter ―Z‖

without the ring.

Once an Amicae receives a college degree, she can no longer be an Amicae and

should transition to Zeta membership.

The sponsoring Zeta chapter should acknowledge the presence of Amicae in all

public appearances.

Zeta Amicae Sponsors must be ZOL certified.

Zeta neophytes cannot serve as Amicae Sponsors.

Sponsors must attend all Amicae regular, call, and committee meetings. If the

sponsor cannot attend, the chapter Basileus must attend the meetings.

The number of Amicae should never exceed the number of financial Zetas in the

sponsoring chapter.

State Dues:

State assessments are payable on site at the State Conference. Auxiliaries not financial by the State Conference will be

deemed a non-voting status for the conference.

Each Auxiliary is assessed dues of $200.00, regardless of number of active members.

Make checks payable to: Zeta Amicae Auxiliary-State of Illinois.

National Dues:

Amicae please be reminded that you’re National Dues for the 2012-2013 fiscal year becomes due and payable on July 1,

2012. Amicae dues are $15.00 per member. Auxiliaries may send dues directly to the NEW Bank of America lock box with

the NEW reporting forms.

New LOCKBOX Address:

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated

P. O. Box 418416

Boston, MA 02241-8416

Financial reporting forms are available to be downloaded from the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated national website at

www.zphib1920.org. Forms will also be available at the Illinois State Leadership Conference as well.

Submitted by:

LaVorgis M. Sturkey President, State of Illinois Amicae

P. O. Box 6130

Chicago, IL 60680-6130 773-962-7455

[email protected]

Amicae Dues

Soror Zenetta M. Coleman

Amicae Coordinator, State of Illinois

P. O. Box 3705

Carbondale, IL 62902

859-248-4780

[email protected]

State of Illinois

Zeta Amicae Executive Board:

President-Amica LaVorgis M. Sturkey

Vice President-Amica Corene McDaniel

Second Vice President-Vacant

Secretary-Vacant

Treasurer-Amica Lynnette T. Williams

Corresponding Secretary- Vacant

Parliamentarian- Amica Carolin Harvey

Chaplain- Amica Geraldine Robinson

Page 8: Illinois State Newsletter - Fall 2012

Amicae Auxiliary Agenda

Friday, November 9, 2012

07:00 P.M. - 09:00 P.M. Registration

07:00 P.M. - 09:00 P.M. Z-Hope Donation Collections

07:00 P.M. - 09:00 P.M. Executive Board Meeting

09:00 P.M. - 11:00 P.M. Welcome Reception

Saturday, November 10, 2012

07:00 A.M. - 07:30 A.M. Amicae Presidents’ Meeting

07:00 A.M. - 11:00 A.M. Registration

07:30 A.M. - 11:00 A.M. Z-Hope Donation Collections

08:00 A.M. - 05:00 P.M. Vendors

08:00 A.M. - 08:50 A.M. Opening Session

09:00 A.M. - 11:55 A.M. Business Session I

12:00 P.M. - 01:30 P.M. Luncheon

01:30 P.M. - 02:30 P.M. Workshop Series I

02:30 P.M. - 03:30 P.M. Workshop Series II

03:30 P.M. - 05:30 P.M. Business Session II

05:30 P.M. - 06:30 P.M. Closing Session and Adjournment

06:30 P.M. - 08:00 P.M. Dinner (Self-Directed)

08:00 P.M. - 11:00 P.M. Skate Jam and Card Party

Tinley Park Roller Rink

08:00 P.M. - 11:00 P.M. Pajama Jam (Youth)

Archonette Auxiliary Agenda

09:00 A.M. – 10:00 A.M. National Initiatives

10:00 A.M. – 11:00 A.M. Business Session I – The Truth about Bullying

11:15 A.M. – 11:55 A.M. Business Session II – Representing, Yourself and the

Organization

12:00 P.M. – 01:30 P.M. Luncheon

01:30 P.M. – 01:45 P.M. Group Photo Shoot

02:00 P.M. – 03:00 P.M. Business Session III – Are you ready for College?

03:00 P.M. – 03:15 P.M. Break

03:15 P.M. – 04:15 P.M. Session IV – Arts and Crafts

04:15 P.M. – 05:15 P.M. Session V – The Art of Stepping and Strolling

Amicette Auxiliary Agenda

09:00 A.M. – 10:00 A.M. National Initiatives

10:00 A.M. – 11:00 A.M. Session I – The Truth about Bullying 11:15 A.M. – 11:55 A.M. Session II – Picture a Better You

12:00 P.M. – 01:30 P.M. Luncheon

01:30 P.M. – 01:45 P.M. Group Photo Shoot

02:00 P.M. – 03:00 P.M. Session III – Oratorical Contest

03:00 P.M. – 03:15 P.M. Break

03:15 P.M. – 04:15 P.M. Session IV – Arts and Crafts Activities

04:15 P.M. – 05:15 P.M. Session V – Stepping and Fitness is Fun

Pearlettes Auxiliary Agenda

09:00 A.M. – 10:00 A.M National Initiatives

10:00 A.M. – 11:00 A.M. Session I – Why are you Mean to me?

11:15 A.M. – 11:55 A.M. Session II – When I Grow Up

12:00 P.M. – 01:30 P.M. Luncheon

01:30 P.M. – 01:45 P.M. Group Photo Shoot

02:00 P.M. – 03:00 P.M. Session III – Spelling Bee Contest

03:00 P.M. – 03:15 P.M. Break

03:15 P.M. – 04:15 P.M. Session IV – Arts and Crafts Activities

04:15 P.M. – 05:15 P.M. Session V – Fitness is Fun

Auxiliary Groups Tentative Agenda

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Appointed Committee Chairpersons and/or Coordinators

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