Week 2- Governance Structure

Question 1

How is Zeta Phi Beta governed?

Answer 1

It is governed by the Constitution, by-laws, policies, and procedures.

Question 2

What is the (International) Grand Basileus? Responsibilities?

Answer 2

The President and Chief Officer of the sorority. The main responsibility is to establish programatic thrust.

Question 3

What are the responsibilities of the National Executive Board?

Answer 3

To oversee the implementation of the policies established. To oversee the operation and budget. Acts on issues.

Question 4

What is the main responsibility of the National Trustees?

Answer 4

To oversee the upkeep of the properties.

Question 5

Zeta Phi Beta Tax Information

Answer 5

ZPB is tax exempt under Section 501(c)7 of the Internal Revenue Code.

Question 6

Which positions of the executive board are appointed? Elected?

Answer 6

All positions are elected EXCEPT for the Regional Directors, who are appointed by the Grand Basileus.

Question 7

True or False: The Founders are not part of the National Executive Board.

Answer 7

False. They are part of the board even though they are deceased.

Question 8

What is the National 1st Anti-Basileus? Main role?

Answer 8

The Vice President and she is in charge of MIP.

Question 9

What is the National 2nd Anti-Basileus? Main role?

Answer 9

The 2nd Vice President and she is in charge of the Z-HOPE Initiative.

Question 10

What is the National 3rd Anti-Basileus? Main role?

Answer 10

The 3rd Vice President and she is in charge of the Undergraduates.

Question 11

What is the Grammatues?

Answer 11

Secretary

Question 12

What is the Tamias?

Answer 12

Treasurer

Question 13

What is the Phylacter?

Answer 13

National Parliamentarian

Question 14

What other roles serve as a part of the Executive Board?

Answer 14

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

Question 15

How many positions are in the Executive Board?

Answer 15

17

Question 16

How many regions are in the Zeta Phi Beta? What are the regions?

Answer 16

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.

Question 17

What is the role of the Regional Director?

Answer 17

They are appointed by the Grand Basileus for chapters in her region. establish new chapters, and assist in implementing programs in her area.

Question 18

What is the role of the State Director?

Answer 18

To assist the Regional Director in implementing programs, establish new chapters, and monitoring chapter activities and affairs within their designated state.

Question 19

What makes the Atlantic Region?

Answer 19

Africa, Connecticut, Delaware, Germany, Maine, Maryland, New Hampshire, New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Rhode Island, and Vermont

Question 20

Eastern Region?

Answer 20

DC, VA, NC, WV

Question 21

Great Lakes Region?

Answer 21

IL, IN, KY, MI, MN, OH, WI

Question 22

Midwestern Region?

Answer 22

CO, IA, KS, MO, MT, NE, ND, OK, SD, UT, WY

Question 23

South Central Region?

Answer 23

AL, AR, MS, TN

Question 24

Southeastern Region?

Answer 24

FL, GA, SC, Bahamas, US Virgin Islands

Question 25

Southern Region?

Answer 25

TX, LA

Question 26

Pacific Region?

Answer 26

AK, AZ, CA, HI, Korea, ID, NV, NM, OR, WA

Question 27

How are undergrad chapters named?

Answer 27

Greek letters in the order of the alphabet

Question 28

How are grad chapters named?

Answer 28

Use of Zeta at the end of the chapter name

Question 29

What if an undergrad Zeta stops attending before completion of degree?

Answer 29

She can transfer to a grad chapter as an associate member.

Question 30

What is the protocol for communication?

Answer 30

National Executive Board to Regional Directors to State Directors to Chapter Basileus to chapter members

Question 31

True or false: All members hold the same rights and privileges as long as they’re financial.

Answer 31

True.

Question 32

How can Zeta women provide service?

Answer 32

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

Question 33

Who qualifies as honorary member?

Answer 33

Women who achieved national/international distinction & honor

Question 34

How are the honorary members nominated and inducted?

Answer 34

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.

Question 35

What is the expectation for members on Founder’s Day?

Answer 35

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.

Question 36

When is Finer Womanhood Month?

Answer 36

Last full week of February until the end of March?

Question 37

What is the purpose of Finer Womanhood Month?

Answer 37

To bring to the public’s attention to the sorority’s idea of Finer Womanhood.