82 Years Ago....

SoTrue1920 · #1 01-16-2002, 04:02 AM

Five uncommon women joined by a singular idea banded together to create an organization that would forever change the face of historically Black Greek Letter Organizations. These exemplary women -- Arizona Cleaver Stemons, Viola Tyler Goings, Fannie Pettie Watts, Myrtle Tyler Faithful, and Pearl Anna Neal - established a sisterhood around principles that all Zeta Women hold near and dear to their hearts.

From this dream came a worldwide vision serving communities in the United States, Africa, Europe and Asia. We, the women of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated vow to hold fast to our founders' vision, keeping it close to our hearts, safeguarding our Legacy and holding our Zeta Light aloft as a beacon for the entire world to follow.

On this most auspicious occasion, I wish to thank our most beloved and illustrious Five Pearls for having the foresight to depart from the traditional coalitions for college-educated African American women. Because of their tireless efforts I and thousands upon thousands of college educated women of all backgrounds have walked the Zeta path and rededicate ourselves to upholding the principles of Scholarship, Service, Sisterly Love and Finer Womanhood. We have accomplished much, but our work is never done. Let us continue to reach for greater heights, to meet greater challenges, and to further advance our cause to leave our world in better shape than we found it.

Happy birthday, Sorors, and let us strive for continued success in the years to come.

blueberi1920 · #2 01-16-2002, 08:01 AM

That was so eleoquent soror SoTrue1920.

Happy Founders Day to all my illustrious sorors!!

kiml122 · #3 01-16-2002, 08:30 AM

I just wanted to stop through and say happy founders day to the ladies of Zeta Phi Beta.

zetafg · #4 01-16-2002, 10:22 AM

HAPPY FOUNDERS DAY

To My Sorors

of

ZETA PHI BETA SORORITY, INCORPORATED

May the Light of Zeta Forever Shine in ALL of Our Hearts

The Essence of a Finer Woman.....Yes, that's Me

A Lovely Lady of Z-Phi-B!!!

EEE-I-KEEEEE

Soror Michele Greene

Epsilon Chapter

Spr'00

HAPPY FOUNDERS DAY HAPPY FOUNDERS DAY TO My Sorors of ZETA PHI BETA SORORITY, INCORPORATED May the Light of Zeta Forever Shine in ALL of Our Hearts The Essence of a Finer Woman.....Yes, that's Me A Lovely Lady of Z-Phi-B!!! EEE-I-KEEEEE

CBDZS · #5 01-16-2002, 10:28 AM

That was beautiful Soror SoTrue.

Sending much love to my Soror.

Happy Founders Day!!!!

Z-Phi

zetafg · #6 01-16-2002, 10:47 AM

xxxSoror SoTrue

That was Blu-tiful....brought tears to my eyes....Z-PHIIII

DOVE1920 · #7 01-16-2002, 11:28 AM

Happy Founder's Day Sorors! Keep those torches burning bright!Z-Phi, EE-I-KEE, Voo Swoo and all that So Sweet Stuff!!!!

Shelacious · #8 01-16-2002, 12:08 PM

C, that was SOOOO beautiful ((tears pricking at my eyes)). You are my soul sister! I couldn't have ever said it any better.

Happy Founders' Day to all my Sorors of both Greek Chat and throughout the world. Zeta is such an amazing Sorority, filled with amazing Finer Women, doing amazing Service, conducted with amazing Sisterly Love.

SoTrue1920 · #9 01-16-2002, 12:13 PM

I guess I'm feeling it moreso than ever this year since I'm so far away from any other Zetas. My sorors in the cyber chapter of Greekchat and FinerWoman.com have shown me so much love...I'm completely rededicated to the Zeta ideals.

Canada, here we come!

WenD08 · #10 01-16-2002, 12:28 PM

from one greek to many,
Happy Founders' Day to the ladies of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.

sistermoon · #11 01-16-2002, 12:53 PM

so true ... how true. thank you for capturing the essence of what i have believed in for (muffled noise) years (lol).

We look forward to Canada joining our family on the "left" coast, right region (smile)

To all my sorors who made the CHOICE ...

Happy Founder's Day ... may we forever hold the "blue" flame/light in our hearts ...

XXX OOOO
sistermoon

sphinxpoet · #12 01-16-2002, 01:26 PM

Happy Founders Day to the Finer Women of the Royal Blue and Pure White.

Sphinxpoet!

NubianBlue · #13 01-16-2002, 01:28 PM

I was so touched by the words of Soror SoTrue1920. Sometimes, in the midst of all the drama, we can forget what is truly important-and when all is said and done, I think our founding principles say what really matters. Finerwomanhood, scholarship, service and sisterly love-still timeless and appropriate EIGHTY-TWO years later!
Happy Founder's Day to my BLUE-TIFUL sorors of the one, the only ZETA PHI BETA SORORITY INCORPORATED!!!
With fervent hearts we pray....

BluGoddess2 · #14 01-16-2002, 01:56 PM

I am touched by the Words of SoTrue1920 See Soror you Made me Have Tears of Joy I woke up this Morning I was like Man 82 Years of Service My Mom came over and said Happy Founders Day Because Everyone in my Family is Zetas and Sigmas so I am Legacy But everyone Morning I thank God for allowing me to see another Day but Most of all for blessing me to be a ZETA So HAPPY FOUNDERS DAY to all my Sorors I love each and every one of you and when you need me you know you can Lean on your Sister *smile* May God continue to bless each and everyone of you*

Six_Three_Sigma · #15 01-16-2002, 01:59 PM

Happy Founders Day Sorors,

82 years ago, a proposition by one became a reality for many. I am thankful for the priviledge to wear the Royal Blue and Pure White like my smart, educated, caring and beautiful sisters of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Innnnnnnnnnnnncorporated.