Zeta Reflection

We the former members of the Zeta Class, are writing to you today to plead our case for re-examination and our pursuit for reclamation of DC Alpha Chapter. In the past two years, we the freshman of Zeta Class have had the opportunity to witness the difference between Howard University communities with and without Phi Delta Epsilon. Being members of Zeta Class, the last class of DC Alpha, we were never afforded the

As I begin to recollect past experiences and events growing up, Thanksgiving is the holiday that appears most meaningful. I choose to illuminate Thanksgiving because this is a time when family and friends would forget their worries and differences and collectively came together at grandmother’s house to partake of the Gullah dishes. Furthermore, it serves as a vehicle in stimulating family health and wellbeing, while passing on the identity of the family throughout generations. As I reminiscence, I can recall the air was bursting with love, hugs, laugher and kisses; a sight to behold. Grandmother’s house was small but no one seemed to care as it was inviting. Every area of the house was utilized from the kitchen to the narrow stairway that lead upstairs to the bedrooms. Children were outside playing working up an appetite although there was a chill in the air often going unnoticed, still we were bundled in our hats, coats and mittens. This was not a formal affair but we were all neatly dressed. The house was filled with distinct smells that was heavenly. Steam came from the kitchen as finishing touches were placed on meals. Watching my aunts sweat trying to maneuver in a tight kitchen hoping to avoid bumping into one another was hilarious, but I paid close attention for one day that would be me

The purpose of this letter is to inform you of my interest in becoming a member of the Nu Zeta chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated. My desire to have the opportunity to become a brother of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity incorporated is grounded on encounters, characteristics and the prestige purpose and history of the fraternity.

A Zeta is a woman who is community conscious and action oriented, and as such, someone who is continuously thinking of innovative ways to better the community around her. As a finer woman of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc., I believe that I uphold these ideals. Ever since I was a young girl with no knowledge of what Zeta was, I have always possessed this insatiable need to help others. This need to help those around me only intensified as I went through my journey of life. When I learned about our amazing sorority, I not only, became instantly drawn to our founding principles, but also realized the opportunity to serve and reach out to others I would gain through the organization.

When becoming an Alum of the best university, Oklahoma State University, I want to continue to support the university that helped to further my future. Spreading the word of the opportunities that Oklahoma State offers has a large impact on the number of students that attend this university. I plan to let many potential students know what this college has done and continues to do for me. I would love to see that Alpha Zeta has a large role in campus activities, and continues to grow membership each year. With a large student involvement, and respect among campus this organization has only a bright

The celebration continues for Black History Month as William Chalmers held the much anticipated Black Greek Expo for students who are interested in learning about the National Pan Hellenic Council, founded in 1930. The council serves as an umbrella for the 9 historically African American sororities and fraternities also known as the Divine Nine. They are Alpha Kappa Sorority, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity and Omega Psi Phi Fraternity. The general mission for the Divine Nine is to promotes unity, education, leadership and philanthropy for all members. These Fraternities and Sororities are mostly seen at Historically Black Colleges but they have certainly made their mark at other universities around the country.

We donated our time to a charity during the fall, the JROTC program decided to do the Mana Cafe to help those in need. It was a food drive and people would help gather food together to deliver it to families that needed it for the winter. Everyone was pitching together and doing their part to get the food together and in the people’s car. Even in the cold weather, everyone was having fun, knowing that they were doing excellent in their hearts. Therefore that day families were allowed to eat despite their economic struggle and all as a result of the service we did to help them.

This allows me to run Zeta’s Philanthropy events and work towards such a common cause. Having a grandmother affected by breast cancer, I take great pride in my Philanthropy leadership, when we can say our annual 5K walk every October raises almost $13,000 towards the cause.

Since 1954 Delta Zetas national philanthropy has been speech and hearing. Delta Zeta is partners with Starkey Hearing Foundation. The Starkey Hearing foundation provides hearing devices and care programs all over the world, Delta Zeta alone funds the missions and operations at 59 individual countries around the world. Delta Zeta also funds after care programs for the individuals that receive hearing devices such as providing class’s on how to properly clean, and insert the devices after every use, we also provide the funds for them to continue to have the devices even if they break! Delta Zeta is currently trying to reach a goal of raising 5 million dollars for the Starkey Hearing foundation. Delta Zeta supports the Starkey hearing foundation

The generosity from attendees of the event was incredible. Although I missed the first session, I felt that the event brought people together. It was more than just getting a bowl, it was about community, awareness and education and fostering conversations that emphasize social issues people face silently.

I would first like to begin by thanking the Greek community and members of Panhellenic, IFC and Greek Council for allowing me to apply for this award, I am truly humbled. Pi Kappa Alpha-Alpha Tau experienced a roller coaster of year through 2015. Without delving into great detail the Alpha Tau chapter has made great strides over the past five years, from being on the brink of losing our charter in 2010, to experiencing an arson attack and receiving the most distinguished Pi Kappa Alpha International award this past summer.

I also want to thank you for your willingness to share your services to Zeta and the chapter more specifically. I'm not sure what arrangements past Basilei have made with you for updates of emails and the website, but I'm asking for myself if you would like to continue or have someone take over. I just want to be clear when I request your services from time to time and need to know who you want the request to come from so you are not bombarded from many request. I've asked the officers that they not do that as well as use the active and inactive so loosely.

What does this mean for you? Through this new digital archive, you’ll be able to learn more about the accomplishments of our members, including Mareta Nelle West, Oklahoma, the geologist who selected the landing site for Apollo 11, and Jane Emig Ford, Ohio State, who, at 105 pounds and 5 feet tall, signed up to serve with the Red Cross during World War II and drove the first Red Cross clubmobile over the Burma Road. You’ll have the opportunity to discover more about your chapter, our organization, and even your Kappa family members. It will truly be a unique experience that is guided by what each member wants to view and what interests her.

Dinner was an eventful evening. Had guests sitting and enjoying our patio. I wish we had heaters out there. We would of have had more business. Dinner was awesome tonight with great music and awesome guest spending money on drinks. I felt tonight’s atmosphere was one of the best evenings we had in a long time.

The members of the church had supplied the conference with African food, pizza, and drinks for lunch. Most children preferred to eat pizza while the ladies chose to eat the African cuisine. We first made sure that all the kids were fed before attending to their mothers around noon. At three o'clock we served the kids