Week 2- Governance Structure Flashcards
How is Zeta Phi Beta governed?
It is governed by the Constitution, by-laws, policies, and procedures.
What is the (International) Grand Basileus? Responsibilities?
The President and Chief Officer of the sorority. The main responsibility is to establish programatic thrust.
What are the responsibilities of the National Executive Board?
To oversee the implementation of the policies established. To oversee the operation and budget. Acts on issues.
What is the main responsibility of the National Trustees?
To oversee the upkeep of the properties.
Zeta Phi Beta Tax Information
ZPB is tax exempt under Section 501(c)7 of the Internal Revenue Code.
Which positions of the executive board are appointed? Elected?
All positions are elected EXCEPT for the Regional Directors, who are appointed by the Grand Basileus.
True or False: The Founders are not part of the National Executive Board.
False. They are part of the board even though they are deceased.
What is the National 1st Anti-Basileus? Main role?
The Vice President and she is in charge of MIP.
What is the National 2nd Anti-Basileus? Main role?
The 2nd Vice President and she is in charge of the Z-HOPE Initiative.
What is the National 3rd Anti-Basileus? Main role?
The 3rd Vice President and she is in charge of the Undergraduates.
What is the Grammatues?
Secretary
What is the Tamias?
Treasurer
What is the Phylacter?
National Parliamentarian
What other roles serve as a part of the Executive Board?
Chairman, National Executive Board
Chairman, Board of Trustees
Undergraduate Member-At-Large
Graduate Member-At-Large
Undergrad Member to the Executive Committee
Grad Member to the Executive Committee
Undergrad Member to the Nominating Comittee
Graduate Member to the Nominating Committee
Three Immediate Past Grands
Regional Directors
How many positions are in the Executive Board?
17
How many regions are in the Zeta Phi Beta? What are the regions?
8 Regions which include the US, US Virgin Island, Bahamas, Africa, Germany, and Korea
The regions are: Eastern, Atlantic, Great Lakes, Southeastern, South Central, Midwest, Southern, and Pacific.
What is the role of the Regional Director?
They are appointed by the Grand Basileus for chapters in her region. establish new chapters, and assist in implementing programs in her area.
What is the role of the State Director?
To assist the Regional Director in implementing programs, establish new chapters, and monitoring chapter activities and affairs within their designated state.
What makes the Atlantic Region?
Africa, Connecticut, Delaware, Germany, Maine, Maryland, New Hampshire, New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Rhode Island, and Vermont
Eastern Region?
DC, VA, NC, WV
Great Lakes Region?
IL, IN, KY, MI, MN, OH, WI
Midwestern Region?
CO, IA, KS, MO, MT, NE, ND, OK, SD, UT, WY
South Central Region?
AL, AR, MS, TN
Southeastern Region?
FL, GA, SC, Bahamas, US Virgin Islands
Southern Region?
TX, LA
Pacific Region?
AK, AZ, CA, HI, Korea, ID, NV, NM, OR, WA
How are undergrad chapters named?
Greek letters in the order of the alphabet
How are grad chapters named?
Use of Zeta at the end of the chapter name
What if an undergrad Zeta stops attending before completion of degree?
She can transfer to a grad chapter as an associate member.
What is the protocol for communication?
National Executive Board to Regional Directors to State Directors to Chapter Basileus to chapter members
True or false: All members hold the same rights and privileges as long as they’re financial.
True.
How can Zeta women provide service?
They can partake in activities such as:
Conducting community service projects
Disseminating legislative info
Participate w/ volunteer organizations as they provide services
Award scholarships & financial aid workshops
Contributing to organized charities
Promoting voter registration
Food and clothing drives
Providing tutorial services
Who qualifies as honorary member?
Women who achieved national/international distinction & honor
How are the honorary members nominated and inducted?
Honorary members are nominated & then voted on at Boule by the body.
Honorary members are then inducted at the National Level & hold membership in the Alpha Omega chapter.
Honorary members are afforded many of the same rights & privileges of national body.
What is the expectation for members on Founder’s Day?
Every chapter shall commemorate the founding of the sorority as close to January 16th as possible.
Every Soror must renew her pledge to the sorority in a rededication ceremony. They must wear uninterrupted white.
When is Finer Womanhood Month?
Last full week of February until the end of March?
What is the purpose of Finer Womanhood Month?
To bring to the public’s attention to the sorority’s idea of Finer Womanhood.
