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Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated is an international women’s organization that has established itself as the foremost network of socially and politically conscious activists working to empower disenfranchised communities.
Shortly after World War One, during a time when women were still fighting for the right to vote, during the worst and longest economic recession to ever hit the United States, and on the very day the Volstead Act became effective, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated was birthed.
On January 16, 1920, five trailblazers at Howard University in Washington D.C.; Arizona Cleaver Stemons, Pearl Anna Neal, Myrtle Tyler Faithful, Viola Tyler Goings and Fannie Pettie Watts, sought to depart from established organizations and founded a new sisterhood predicated on the precepts of Scholarship, Service, Sisterhood and Finer Womanhood.
Only Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated has been and continues to be the “Sorority of Firsts” creating best-in-class educational programming models like Stork’s Nest and Z-HOPE (Zeta Helping Other People Excel) and a family of youth and adult auxiliary groups to advance our local communities.
With more than 120,000 members initiated, Zeta has become one of the world’s foremost movements for social justice and civic change. Members of Zeta are called to a higher purpose of Finer Womanhood. Zeta women are achievers and leaders in every field in more than 800 communities across the United States, Africa, Asia, the Caribbean and Europe.
VISION
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated is the foremost network of socially and politically conscious citizens and activists. We care. We act. We help change lives.
MISSION
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated is the leading community-conscious organization for Finer Women striving to empower the disenfranchised with the necessary skills and services to thrive. We are advocates of the people and are called to a higher purpose of service.
MOTTO
A Community-Conscious, Action-Oriented Organization.
CHI MU ZETA Chapter history
On December 17, 2023, Chi Mu Zeta Chapter was reactivated under the direction of Soror Dawn Ferdinand, and with an exceptional reactivation team. The Florida State Director Paula Kay and various other leaders in the Florida State Leadership Conference encouraged Soror Ferdinand to consider reactivation to bolster services in support of residents in West Park, Florida. The reactivation was officiated by the Past Southeastern Regional Director, Soror Lawanda Harper..
Originally chartered on February 9, 2009, led by Soror Marian W. Pratt & supported by Sorors Chantil R. Brantley, Brenda J. W. Ellis, Lamona Williams-Ivey, and Zakina A. Ogbourne (deceased), the chartering service was held April 18, 2009, with then Southeastern Regional Director, Soror Huretta Wright officiating.
2023-2024 Members
Dawn Ferdinand
President
Natalya Thompson
1st Vice President
Brianna Hill
Assistant Treasurer
Tomeka Law
2nd Vice President
Rochelle Lightfoot
Chaplain
Denise Brooks-Brightman
Chairlady of the Board
Jacquelyn Christian
Stephany Acevedo
Secretary
Jenelle Brown Forbes
Brittany Shaw
Assistant Secretary
Judy Rodriguez
Tabitha Milfort
Treasurer
Stacey McNair
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated
Breaking News
chi mu zeta chapter serving
west park, florida is reactivated!
December 17. 2023 - West Park, FL
After more than five years of inactivity, the Chi Mu Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated has been reactivated by a team of phenomenal Sorors who are excited and motivated to continue the great tradition of service in the area surrounding West Park, Florida. The vision of the newly reactivated chapter is “To be the leading community service partner in the service area, offering unmatched opportunities for personal growth, leadership development, and community engagement, supported by a strong bond of sisterhood and tradition.”
The new chapter president, Soror Dawn Ferdinand asserts “Our vision encapsulates not only what we aim to achieve externally in the community but also how we aspire to grow internally as a sisterhood. Upholding the principle of finer womanhood serves as the bedrock of our vision, guiding our actions and initiatives to create a meaningful and lasting impact. By integrating the principle of finer womanhood into both our mission and vision statements, we reaffirm our commitment to the holistic development of our members and the welfare of our service community. It's not just about numerical growth; it's about enriching lives, empowering individuals, and enhancing our community while adhering to the values that have defined Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, since its inception.”
Chi Mu Zeta Chapter is excited to be reactivating on the eve of the chapter’s 15th Chartering year, and a celebration of the past with a promise for the future growth and impact of the chapter is in the works.
The chapter also welcomes all Sorors who are interested in a new chapter home to contact chimuzetachapter@gmail.com. Stay tuned for initiatives and programs by this reactivated and re-energized chapter, and follow on social media platforms at Facebook.com/chimuzetachapter or Instagram.com/chimuzetachapter.
Dawn A. Ferdinand
Chi Mu Zeta Chapter President