Week 3 Flashcards
When do we use the shield?
Communication from the national executive board, communication involving national observances, and programming with national partners
When do we use the seal?
Chapter communications and other forms of correspondence
The official magazine being originally called the X-ray, what did the name change to?
The Archon
What is the Archonian Club?
A former pledge club for college women who wanted to have a Zeta membership. These are now called asipirants. This did not apply to graduate chapters.
When did the Archonian Club discontinue?
1990
Name all of the Sorority Firsts
The first sorority to charter a chapter in Africa in Monrovia, Liberia in 1948 (Delta Iota Zeta chapter)
The first to establish a national executive office of a black sorority in 1948 (?)
First to establish national auxiliaries
First to have a National Headquarters
First and only NPHC organization to be constitutionally bound to a fraternity, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc (Spring 1920)
What auxiliary group is known as the friends of Zeta?
Amicae- formerly known as the Boosters in KY, Zeta Court in OK, and the Zeta Mothers in CA.
The first chapter was established in Omaha, NE in 1947. The color is Torch Blue. They are present in conferences. The group consists of women who are not college grads but exhibit the qualities of a Zeta woman.
What are the names of the youth auxiliary groups?
The Archonettes: Adopted in 1968 for ages 14-18
The Amicettes: Adopted in 1970 for ages 9-13
Pearlettes: Adopted in 1994 for ages 4-8
Each auxiliary has their own colors and symbols and are sponsored by various chapters of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc.
What is the Zeta Male Network?
Compromised of spouses and friends of Zeta sorors who are advocates of Zeta and their principles.
Address and information on the National Headquarters
1734 New Hampshire Avenue NW, Washington DC 20009
Three level building which houses offices and meeting facilities. The National Office maintains computerized fiscal and membership records, and transactions are recorded daily.
What is Birch Haven?
A summer cottage located in Idlewild, Michigan, which was willed by Soror Violette Anderson (8th Grand). It was designed to provide an opportunity for healthful recreation as; in addition to, a shrine to the memory of Soror Anderson.
Information on the National Prayer & Closing Prayer
It’s a private internal prayer. It opens meeting/conference. Only say Amen at the end of the national (opening) prayer. Hand over apex of heart.
Who wrote the sorority hymn? When was it written?
Written by Soror Anita Turpeau of the Alpha Chapter in 1924
Who came up with the tune of the hymn? When was it composed?
Tune by Audrey B. Robinson, Alpha Phi Zeta Chapter in 1953
