Zeta Phi Beta

Infobox Fraternity
letters = ΖΦΒ
name = Zeta Phi Beta
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founded = Birth date and age|1920|01|16
birthplace = Howard University
Washington, D.C., USA
type = Social
emphasis =
scope = International
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vision =
motto = "A Community-Conscious, Action-Oriented Organization"
maxim =
colors = Royal Blue and Pure White
color box|#002366 color box|white
symbol = White Dove
flower = White Rose
jewel =
publication =
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free_label = Nickname
free = Zetas
address = 1734 New Hampshire Avenue NW
city = Washington
state = D.C.
country = USA
homepage = [http://www.zphib1920.org/ www.zphib1920.org]
footnotes =

Zeta Phi Beta (ΖΦß) is an international, historically black Greek-lettered sorority and a member of the National Pan-Hellenic Council.cite web |url=http://www.nphchq.org/about.htm |title=About the National Pan-Hellenic Council |publisher=nphchq.org |accessdate=2008-01-16]

Zeta Phi Beta is organized into 800+ chapters, in eight intercontinental regions including the USA, Africa, Europe, Asia and the Caribbean.cite web|url=http://www.zphib1920.org/membership/|title=Membership|publisher=Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.|accessdate=2008-10-02] In 1948, Zeta Phi Beta became the first Greek-letter organization to charter a chapter in Africa (in Monrovia, Liberia, Africa).cite web|url=http://www.zphib1920.org/heritage/index.html|title=Heritage|publisher=Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.|accessdate=2008-10-02] cite web|url=http://www.zphib1920.org/heritage/expansion.html|title=Expansion Patterns|accessdate=2008-01-02] It was also the first organization to establish adult and youth auxiliary groups and centralize its operations in a national headquarters. Today, there are also chapters in U.S. Virgin Islands, Jamaica, Bahamas, Japan, Korea, Barbados, and Haiti.

Zeta Phi Beta is the only NPHC sorority that is constitutionally bound to a fraternity, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated. The sorority maintains affiliations with several organizations including American Diabetes Association,
American Cancer Society, American Red Cross, National Council of Negro Women, and the United Negro College Fund. [cite web|url=http://www.zphib1920.org/partnerships/|title=Partnerships & Affiliations|accessdate=2008-10-02|publisher=Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.]

History

Early history

The Founders of Zeta Phi Beta were five collegiate students of Howard University. They are known to the members of the sorority as "The Five Pearls".

Federal investigation and lawsuit

Following a February 5, 2006 news report by WJLA, an ABC affiliated TV station, the U.S.'s Internal Revenue Service, Federal Bureau of Investigation and United States Attorney opened an investigation into alleged financial irregularities occurring in the sorority.cite web|title=Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Expels Whistleblower, Refuses to Cooperate with Federal Investigation|url=http://www.prlog.org/10008282-zeta-phi-beta-sorority-inc-expels-whistleblower-refuses-to-cooperate-with-federal-investigation.html|date=2007-02-17|accessdate=2008-10-02] The purpose of the investigation was to determine if National President, Barbara C. Moore, had obtained funds from the tax-exempt organization for personal gain. During the investigation, sorority member and former National Executive Board member, Natasha Stark was expelled for "violating her duty of loyalty to the sorority, engaging in conduct injurious to the sorority or its purposes, and unsisterly conduct." on March 20, 2007, Starks filed a lawsuit with the District of Columbia District Court requesting $1 million in damages. [cite web|url=http://dockets.justia.com/docket/court-dcdce/case_no-1:2007cv00553/case_id-124788/|title=STARK v. ZETA PHI BETA SORORITY, INC.|work=Justia.com: Federal District Court Filings & Dockets|accessdate=2008-10-02]

Official auxiliary organizations

Amicae

The Amicae is composed of women who have not obtained a college degrees, but wish to assist Zeta Phi Beta members in local activities. Currently there are over 175 Amicae groups in the USA with the first Amicae chapter organized in Omaha, Nebraska in 1947.

Archonettes

The Archonettes is composed of young high school-aged ladies (age 14 to 18). Each Archonette group is affiliated with a local chapter of Zeta Phi Beta.cite web|url=http://www.zphib1920.org/membership/youth.html|title=Youth Affiliates|publisher=Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.|accessdate=2008-10-02]

Amicettes

The Amicettes is composed of girls age 9 to 13. Each Amicettes group is affiliated with a local chapter of Zeta Phi Beta.

Pearlettes

The Pearlettes is composed of young girls age 4 to 8. Perarlettes are mentored by members of Zeta Phi Beta.

Zeta Male Network

The Zeta Male Network is the title given to the support organization that includes males in the lives of members of Zeta Phi Beta.

ignature programs

National Educational Foundation

Rquote|right|Since 1920, our national service programs have evolved to meet the critical societal needs of the time. This administration has identified some key areas of concern as part of our programmatic thrust, and all of our efforts will be consolidated under the banner of Z-HOPE.|Zeta International Grand Basileus Barbara C. MooreZ-HOPE (Zetas Helping Other People Excel) is an international service initiative, introduced by Zeta Phi Beta International Grand Basileus Barbara C. Moore. To date, more than 750,000 individuals have participated in Z-HOPE related activities and programs.

ZOL (Zeta Organizational Leadership Program)

The Zeta Organizational Leadership Program is a leadership training certification program developed by Zeta Phi Beta Sorority. The overarching goal of the ZOL program is to provide members of Zeta Phi Beta with the essential leadership knowledge and skills.

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*List of Zeta Phi Beta sisters

External links

* [http://www.zphib1920.org/ www.zphib1920.org] -- Official web site
* [http://www.zpbnef1975.org/ www.zpbnef1975.org] -- Zeta Phi Beta Educational Foundation Official web site

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