Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. recently hosted its 45th Annual Mississippi State Centennial Leadership Conference at the Jackson Convention Center in Jackson. The two-day event consisted of an opening program, business sessions and workshops in the areas of leadership skills, officers’ transition, parliamentarian procedures, CPR Certification, financial matters, Census 101, record keeping and protocol. The highlight of the conference was the “Roaring 20s Harlem Nights Centennial Celebration.
The sorority was founded on January 16, 1920, on the campus of Howard University in Washington, D. C. by five young valiant young ladies. One hundred years later, chapters throughout the world continue to promote the founding principles of sisterhood, service, scholarship and finer womanhood. Centennial Celebrations will be held from January 16, 2020, to January 16, 2021.
Rho Nu Zeta Chapter was among the 600 members from throughout Mississippi in attendance. The chapter received the 1st place chapter report award and platinum sponsor award. Charlotte Miller received president pin, past state director award and presented the officers’ transition workshop. All attendees received the official state centennial pin.
The chapter was represented by Charlotte Miller (chapter president), Stephanie Jackson, Virginia Thomas, Ilona Saffold, Latonya Hardy and Gloria Cotton.
Pictured are Stephanie Jackson, Virginia Thomas, Priscilla Anderson and Charlotte Miller
