What is the motto of Zeta amicae?

You have truly been treasured friends as you implemented the motto, “Be A Friend, Be of Service” with a renewed sense of love, service, and friendship. We are excited about this issue of the ZETA AMICA IN ACTION Newsletter as we continue to showcase activities, programs, and projects of the Amicae in all eight regions.

What do zetas call amicae?

These women were organized into auxiliaries, but it wasn't until 1948 when Grand President, Lullelia Harrison included in her report to the 1948 Boule' in session, a recommendation that chapters be allowed to organize auxiliaries and all such auxiliaries be known as Zeta “Amicae” (Friends of Zeta).

What is the mission statement of Zeta amicae?

Our mission is to lead and serve in our community through education, communication, evaluating, elevating, and rebranding. We work hand in hand together while cultivating friendships for life. As a Zeta Amicae, we vow to be a forever friend to the finer women of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.

What is the flower of Zeta amicae?

The Amicae flower is the white carnation. The official pin is the clasped hand covered by the letter Z. Zeta is proud of the Amicae, Friends of Zeta.

What is Zeta principles?

These five women, also known as our Five Pearls, dared to depart from the traditional coalitions for black women and sought to establish a new organization predicated on the precepts of Scholarship, Service, Sisterly love and Finer Womanhood.

The first Amicae stroll @ Zeta Amicae Omicron Phi Axillary of Covington GA

What are Zetas 9 key values?

What are the four principles of zeta?

In the midst of the Roaring Twenties, five African American women sought to establish a sorority that advocated societal reconstruction, pushed for academic excellence, and strengthened the bond between women. Therefore the sorority was founded on four principles: Scholarship, Service, Sisterhood, and Finer Womanhood.

What are the Zeta Amicae colors?

The Amicae colors are sky blue and royal blue. The Amicae flower is the white carnation. The official pin is the clasped hand covered by the letter Z. Zeta is proud of the Amicae, Friends of Zeta.

What is the history of Zeta Amicae?

The Zeta Amicae group was established as an official auxiliary of Zeta Phi Beta during the 1948 National Convention (Grand Boule). Lambda Zeta Chapter established the Zeta Amicae of Houston that same year, and has served as a co-sponsor of the group for more than 70 years.

What are the official colors of Zeta?

Zeta's traditional symbol is the bunny. This is used by most chapters but is not a national symbol. The colors of Zeta Tau Alpha are Turquoise Blue and Steel Grey.

What does amicae mean?

The name Amicae means Friends in Latin. The first charter was given in 1949 to Lambda Zeta Chapter of Houston, Texas. Amicae are women who support the ideals of the Sorority but have not earned a bachelor's degree. The auxiliaries are sponsored by graduate chapters in local community services areas.

Why do you wish to become a Zeta?

Membership in Zeta Phi Beta Sorority is a living and learning experience for women with shared values and objectives. You will have the opportunity to be involved in a wide range of activities where you can use your unique talents and knowledge to contribute to the chapter and your community.

What are the official symbols of Zeta?

Symbol: Five-Pointed Crown and Strawberry

The five-pointed crown is an official symbol of the Fraternity. The significance of the five points is revealed to each member upon her Initiation. Many examples of crown artwork can be found within ZTA, and all are acceptable as long as the crown contains exactly five points.

What does the Zeta amicae logo mean?

The Zeta logos feature five pearls, which represent each of our Founders. The Zeta Amicae logo features “Friends to Zeta” as the Amicae are one of our auxiliaries that provides membership for women who do not meet membership requirements for Zeta but still support the ideals of Zeta.

Who founded Zeta Amicae?

In 1947, the Beta Psi Zeta Chapter (Omaha, Nebraska) of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. forever left its mark on the sorority when it organized the Amicae auxiliary group. Member Lucille Avant developed the idea to diversify the sorority's membership through the development of a new auxiliary group.

How many pearls do zetas wear?

Five Pearls: Zeta Phi Beta.

What are Zetas Sorority known for?

To these women, Zeta was more than an organization – it was a movement. This belief system reflected, at its core, the desire to provide true Service, embrace Scholarship, set a standard for Sisterly Love, and define the noble concept of Finer Womanhood.

When was Zeta amicae founded?

The first Zeta Amicae chapters were chartered in Omaha and Houston in 1948 with the full support of the sorority and especially Lullelia Harrison, a well-known Houstonian of considerable influence in the international Zeta family.

What Sorority goes by Zeta?

Zeta Tau Alpha (known as ΖΤΑ or Zeta) is an international women's fraternity founded on October 15, 1898 at the State Female Normal School (now Longwood University) in Farmville, Virginia. Its International Office is located in Carmel, Indiana.

What color is Zeta blue?

Zeta Phi Beta's colors are Royal Blue and White. Their flower is the White Rose and their symbol is the White Dove.

How many members are in Zeta?

Who We Are. The membership of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated includes 125,000+ college-educated, dynamic, community service driven, diverse and professional women.

How many Zeta members are there?

Zeta Tau Alpha's nine Founders envisioned an organization that would perpetuate their ties of friendship. More than 125 years later, over 300,000 women have experienced the opportunity of ZTA membership.

Who are the 5 founders of Zeta?

The five founders, known as our Five Pearls are, Arizona Cleaver Stemons, Pearl Anna Neal, Myrtle Tyler Faithful, Viola Tyler Goings and Fannie Pettie Watts.

What is finer womanhood?

Finer Womanhood is defined as, “distinguishing characteristics of a woman, one superior in kind, quality, or appearance; marked by or affecting elegance or refinement.” A Finer Woman is someone who epitomizes the true ideals of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.