Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. - State Of New Jersey

Mary Breaux WrightInternational PresidentZeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.State of New Jersey325 E. Jimmie Leeds Road, Suite 7 PMB 144, Galloway, NJ 08205Telephone: (609) 609 748-1470 ▪ Email: NJStateDir@aol.comWebsite: www.zphibnj.orgGina M. Merritt-Epps, Esq.State DirectorJanet Y Bivins, EsqAtlantic Regional DirectorSoror Robyn WhiteSoror Michelle Baynes38B Chester Circle33 Eastern LaneNew Brunswick, NJ 08901 Willingboro, NJ 08046732-979-8974 (C) 609-877-4620 (H)NJYouthCoorNorth@gmail.comNJYouthCoorSouth@gmail.comYouth CoordinatorsJanuary 1, 2013Greetings and Happy New Year to all Youth Advisors,Per our discussion as a part of the December 5th State Youth Conference Call, please find attached theEssay/Poster Application for each Youth Affiliate Group.Note: Submission deadline will be April 1, 2013- NO EXCEPTIONS- and the successful individualswill be recognized at the State Meeting on April 27, 2013.At least five members of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., State of New Jersey, including YouthCoordinators Robyn White and Michelle Baynes, will evaluate the Essays/Posters submitted forcompetition. Advisors, applicants and their relatives will not participate in the evaluation process.Advisors will receive notice by April 15, 2013 in cases where their members are selected winners. TheAdvisors will be responsible to notify the contestant and their family members. The essays awards willbe distributed to the Basileus of the graduate chapter during the April meeting.If you have any questions/concerns, please contact us immediately. Thank you, in advance, for youranticipated cooperation.Sisterly,Robyn WhiteMichelle Baynes1

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.Essay/Poster Contest ApplicationSUBMISSION DATEAll Essays/Posters must be postmarked no later than April 1, 2013- NO EXCEPTIONS- and forwarded tothe following address:Soror Robyn White, Youth Coordinator38 B Chester CircleNew Brunswick, NJ 08901TOPICSARCHONETTE CLUB: (Grades 9-12; Ages 14-18). Motto: “Sharing with and caring for those lessfortunate than ourselves.” “To be an ARCHONETTE you must be better than the rest, because when yousay you’re an ARCHONETTE, you’re saying ‘I’m the Very Best!!!’ (By Varanese E. Pryor)” Because youare the best, share with us via your Essay why you are the best, while supporting your claims withinformation about some of the things that you have been involved in and who (No Proper Names are to beincluded) benefitted by the actions or efforts you made to uphold your ARCHONETTE Motto.AMICETTE: (Ages 9-13)“The most valuable gift you can give another is a good example.” Motto: “We serve others Because WeCare!” While in your service to others you have had some experiences. Share with us via your Essaysome of your experiences and what you learned from the acts of caring for others.PEARLETTE CLUB: (POSTER CONTEST age 4-6; Essay age 7-8)Write an essay or create a poster (No smaller than 11 x 17 and no larger than standard poster board (22” x28”) describing/illustrating how your activities as a Pearlette has helped you emulate Zeta’s ideals ofcommunity service, friendliness to others and finer womanhood. For a poster, please include on aseparate sheet (8.5” x 11”) a clear explanation on what the poster depicts based on the Pearlette Club’sMember discussions. Note: Club Advisors are permitted to encourage, translate, and wherenecessary to write/type for the Pearlette Club’s Members ages 4-6.EVALUATION CRITERIA• Essay must be your original work and shall be at least 200 but not more than 300 words.• Essay must be non-fiction and follow the form of an essay. (That is to say...we want realstories about real life...from you.)• Once entered, essay will become the property of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.• No foul language or inappropriate material. Those entries will be removed.• Submissions must come from a current Archonette Club Member who is in high school(grade 9-12 – Age 14 -18) student; a current Amicette Club Member (age 9-13); or a currentPearlette Club Member (age 4-8).APPLICATION PROCESSSubmit three copies (original and two copies) of your completed application and written essay to the addressabove by April 1, 2013. Submissions will be reviewed and winners will be selected based on a comprehensiveand quality Essay/Poster. All essays should be typed and checked for grammar and typographical errors. Therewill be ONE WINNER selected on each club level. **Note: Pearlettes have the option of creating/submitting oneposter on behalf of their club as a whole.2

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.Essay/Poster Contest ApplicationPlease type or print legibly.PART I: PERSONAL INFORMATIONLast Name First Name MI____________________________________________________________________________________________________AgeGrade in schoolAddress City State Postal CodeTelephone Number (xxx) xxx-xxxxEmail AddressFather’s/Guardian’s NameMother’s/Guardian’s NamePART III: ZETA YOUTH CLUB INFORMATION____________________________________________________________________________________Youth Club Affiliation___________________________________________________________________________________Youth Advisor____________________________________________________________________________________Youth Advisor Telephone NumberE-mailPART II: EDUCATIONAL INFORMATIONSchool AttendedGrade LevelCumulative Grade Point Average if availablePART IV: ADVISOR/STUDENT SIGNATUREI hereby affirm that all the statements presented in this application are true and that the Essay/Poster included ismy work completed with minimum assistance from my parents, Advisor and any others who may impact theoutcome of the product involved. Further, I agree to the regulations governing the decisions and awards of ZetaPhi Beta Sorority, Inc.Applicant’s SignatureDateClub Advisor SignatureDatePLEASE NOTE: Both applicant and Advisor signatures are required.3