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CONFERENCE THEME: “PUTTING THE PIECES TOGETHER: SISTERHOOD, EDUCATION, & CULTURAL RELEVANCY”
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LITERACY
Reading:

AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY: Number of Sorors: 5 Xinos: 2 Kudos: 1 Others:
50 Description of Activities: Zeta’s Xinos and Kudos participated with 50 students, alumni,
faculty and staff of Villanova University in dramatic vocal readings of newspaper ads placed by
freed slaves in the 19th century, trying to find and reconnect with family members. The
advisements were place by families torn apart from their families, separated from wives,
husbands, siblings, and or children. This event was directed by Valerie Joyce, PhD, Associate
professor and chair, theatre, in collaboration with Judith Giesbery, PhD. Professor, History and
director of the LAST SEEN project.

TECHNOLOGY/COMPUTERS:
Number of Sorors: 6 Others: 0 Description of Activities: Zeta Chapter continues to move into
the "digital World" with all meetings on power point including, the agenda, correspondences
and financial reports. We are still developing/designing our website.

CHILDREN, ADULT & EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION, TOUCH -A-
CHILD: Number of Sorors: 3 Others: 32
Description of Activities: Gideon Elementary School was selected to honor their former
Principal, and Zeta member Marsha Wells (Omega Chapter). Sorors engaged in interactive
assignments with the kindergarten class. Zeta Sorors collected and donated teddy bears to all
classroom members. Three large teddy bears were donated to the class's reading center. Zeta
continues to nurture the homeless.

TEACH-A-RAMA: Number of Sorors: 20 Xinos: Kudos: Others:
Description of Activities: Throughout the sororal year (2019) Zeta continued learning
Parliamentary procedures from Soror Anna Harris our Parliamentarian. Zeta also reviewed/
improved / updated its own By-Laws. Zeta members attended the PFT Health & Welfare
Educational Conference in March.

LEADERSHIP TRAINING -

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