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The Minnesota The Minnesota The Minnesota The Minnesota Dove Connection Dove Connection Dove Connection Dove Connection Issue # 2 Fall 2008 The Official Newsletter for the members of Zeta Phi Beta The Official Newsletter for the members of Zeta Phi Beta The Official Newsletter for the members of Zeta Phi Beta The Official Newsletter for the members of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Sorority Sorority Sorority and Phi Beta and Phi Beta and Phi Beta and Phi Beta Sigma Sigma Sigma Sigma Fraternity in the State of Minnesota Fraternity in the State of Minnesota Fraternity in the State of Minnesota Fraternity in the State of Minnesota Minnesota Zetas to Host 75 Minnesota Zetas to Host 75 Minnesota Zetas to Host 75 Minnesota Zetas to Host 75 th th th th Annual Gr Annual Gr Annual Gr Annual Great Lakes Regional Conference eat Lakes Regional Conference eat Lakes Regional Conference eat Lakes Regional Conference April 2009 in Bloomington, MN April 2009 in Bloomington, MN April 2009 in Bloomington, MN April 2009 in Bloomington, MN – Soror Melva Landrum The Land of 10,000 Lakes; The Land of the Mall of America; The Land of the birth place of Prince and The Land where superstar Kevin Garnett use to call home…YES, here in Minnesota is where 400-500 members of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority will gather for the 75 th Annual Great Lakes Regional Conference. April 16 th -19 th , 2009 will be home to the women of the Finer womanhood from all across the Great Lake Regions, the states include: Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Kentucky, Ohio and of course the Great State of Minnesota. “This is an exciting opportunity and definitely would give a huge boost to our visibility. It also has the potential to boost our membership,” says Iota Zeta Zeta Chapter member Charmaine Harris. Royal Blue and Pure White will overflow in Minnesota as the women will participate in a number of business sessions, workshops and social activities to help make their sisterhood stronger. The conference will take place at the Holiday Inn Select in Bloomington, MN. With this location, visitors will have access to the Mall of America and to the light rail, where they will be able to visit beautiful, downtown Minneapolis. In preparation, the MN State Director; Fannie Harrell has decided to put together a Regional Conference Planning Committee which consists of representatives from both the Minneapolis and Roseville Graduate chapters along with committee members from Kappa Pi-the undergraduate chapter in MN. Six months may seem like a long time away – but the committee is already hard at work hoping to make this milestone conference one to remember for a long to come. This is the first Regional Conference to be held in the state of Minnesota and all three chapters are looking to make their stamp! They are also seeking support from Wisconsin Sorors and the members of Phi Beta Sigma in the state of Minnesota. More information regarding this monumental conference will come in the next issue of the Minnesota Dove Connection - for more information on getting involved with Zeta Phi Beta’s 2009 Regional Conference – please send an email to [email protected] ΦΒ ΦΒ ΦΒ ΦΒΣ - Zeta Nu Sigma’s 2009 Founder’s Celebration Scheduled for Zeta Nu Sigma’s 2009 Founder’s Celebration Scheduled for Zeta Nu Sigma’s 2009 Founder’s Celebration Scheduled for Zeta Nu Sigma’s 2009 Founder’s Celebration Scheduled for January 2009 January 2009 January 2009 January 2009 Soror Melva Landrum Table of Table of Table of Table of Contents Contents Contents Contents * 2009 Conference * Founder’s Day * MN State Meeting * Kappa Pi on a Roll * Sister Highlight * Brother Highlight * Little Miss Zeta 2008 *Introducing Pi Eta * New Members * Kudos & Recognition *Prayers & Wishes * Photo Gallery * MN Chapter Facts * Upcoming Activities * Editor’s Blue Review “It gives people a good excuse to get suited and booted” -Brother Martin - ZNS On January 9 th , 1914 a new era in Greek Life begin. The vision of three men came to be what we know as Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. Since the inception the organization has raised the status quo of black Greek lettered organizations and help to found the sisterhood of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. So what are the brothers doing 95 years later on the day they were founded? On January 10 th , 2009 the celebration will come to fruition in a formal event to pay homage to the Blue and White Founders. “I believe that the idea of this event is to celebrate both of our organizations,” comments Brother Charles Martin of the Zeta Nu Sigma chapter. “The fraternity and sorority have had an impact on so many people’s lives that it makes since to celebrate our founder’s great accomplishments.” In addition to this event being the first blue and white activity of the calendar year, it will also give guests an opportunity to get dressed up, as it is a formal affair. While this is an event that celebrates the Founders of Phi Beta Sigma and Zeta Phi Beta, it will be open to all Divine Nine Greeks, along with local business and community members. According to Brother Martin, “This event is important because it symbolizes unity among the organizations,” He also adds, “It gives people a good excuse to get suited and booted!” Brother Martin concludes, “I feel that this event is fun and refreshing and it allows us to catch up with all of our beloved members of our fraternity”. This illustrious event is set to take place on Saturday, January 10 th at the Best Western Kelly Inn in St. Paul, MN. For more information on this event please email: [email protected] or send inquiries to [email protected] .

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The MinnesotaThe MinnesotaThe MinnesotaThe Minnesota

Dove ConnectionDove ConnectionDove ConnectionDove Connection

Issue # 2

Fall 2008

The Official Newsletter for the members of Zeta Phi BetaThe Official Newsletter for the members of Zeta Phi BetaThe Official Newsletter for the members of Zeta Phi BetaThe Official Newsletter for the members of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Sorority Sorority Sorority and Phi Beta and Phi Beta and Phi Beta and Phi Beta Sigma Sigma Sigma Sigma Fraternity in the State of Minnesota Fraternity in the State of Minnesota Fraternity in the State of Minnesota Fraternity in the State of Minnesota

Minnesota Zetas to Host 75Minnesota Zetas to Host 75Minnesota Zetas to Host 75Minnesota Zetas to Host 75thththth Annual Gr Annual Gr Annual Gr Annual Great Lakes Regional Conference eat Lakes Regional Conference eat Lakes Regional Conference eat Lakes Regional Conference

April 2009 in Bloomington, MNApril 2009 in Bloomington, MNApril 2009 in Bloomington, MNApril 2009 in Bloomington, MN –––– Soror Melva Landrum

The Land of 10,000 Lakes; The Land of the Mall of America; The Land of the birth place of Prince and The

Land where superstar Kevin Garnett use to call home…YES, here in Minnesota is where 400-500

members of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority will gather for the 75th

Annual Great Lakes Regional Conference.

April 16th

-19th

, 2009 will be home to the women of the Finer womanhood from all across the Great Lake

Regions, the states include: Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Kentucky, Ohio and of course the

Great State of Minnesota. “This is an exciting opportunity and definitely would give a huge boost to our

visibility. It also has the potential to boost our membership,” says Iota Zeta Zeta Chapter member Charmaine Harris.

Royal Blue and Pure White will overflow in Minnesota as the women will participate in a number of business sessions, workshops

and social activities to help make their sisterhood stronger. The conference will take place at the Holiday Inn Select in

Bloomington, MN. With this location, visitors will have access to the Mall of America and to the light rail, where they will be able

to visit beautiful, downtown Minneapolis.

In preparation, the MN State Director; Fannie Harrell has decided to put together a Regional Conference Planning Committee

which consists of representatives from both the Minneapolis and Roseville Graduate chapters along with committee members

from Kappa Pi-the undergraduate chapter in MN. Six months may seem like a long time away – but the committee is already

hard at work hoping to make this milestone conference one to remember for a long to come. This is the

first Regional Conference to be held in the state of Minnesota and all three chapters are looking to make

their stamp! They are also seeking support from Wisconsin Sorors and the members of Phi Beta Sigma in

the state of Minnesota.

More information regarding this monumental conference will come in the next issue of the Minnesota

Dove Connection - for more information on getting involved with Zeta Phi Beta’s 2009 Regional

Conference – please send an email to [email protected]

ΦΒΦΒΦΒΦΒΣΣΣΣ ---- Zeta Nu Sigma’s 2009 Founder’s Celebration Scheduled for Zeta Nu Sigma’s 2009 Founder’s Celebration Scheduled for Zeta Nu Sigma’s 2009 Founder’s Celebration Scheduled for Zeta Nu Sigma’s 2009 Founder’s Celebration Scheduled for

January 2009January 2009January 2009January 2009 –––– Soror Melva Landrum

Table of Table of Table of Table of ContentsContentsContentsContents * 2009 Conference

* Founder’s Day

* MN State Meeting

* Kappa Pi on a Roll

* Sister Highlight

* Brother Highlight

* Little Miss Zeta 2008

*Introducing Pi Eta

* New Members

* Kudos & Recognition

*Prayers & Wishes

* Photo Gallery

* MN Chapter Facts

* Upcoming Activities

* Editor’s Blue Review

“It gives people a good excuse to get suited and booted”

-Brother Martin

- ZNS

On January 9th

, 1914 a new era in Greek Life begin. The vision of three men came to be what we know

as Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. Since the inception the organization has raised the status quo of

black Greek lettered organizations and help to found the sisterhood of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. So

what are the brothers doing 95 years later on the day they were founded? On January 10th

, 2009 the

celebration will come to fruition in a formal event to pay homage to the Blue and White Founders. “I

believe that the idea of this event is to celebrate both of our organizations,” comments Brother

Charles Martin of the Zeta Nu Sigma chapter. “The fraternity and sorority have had an impact on so

many people’s lives that it makes since to celebrate our founder’s great accomplishments.”

In addition to this event being the first blue and white activity of the calendar year, it will also give guests an opportunity to get

dressed up, as it is a formal affair. While this is an event that celebrates the Founders of Phi Beta Sigma and Zeta Phi Beta, it will

be open to all Divine Nine Greeks, along with local business and community members. According to Brother Martin, “This event

is important because it symbolizes unity among the organizations,” He also adds, “It gives people a good excuse to get suited and

booted!” Brother Martin concludes, “I feel that this event is fun and refreshing and it allows us to catch up with all of our

beloved members of our fraternity”.

This illustrious event is set to take place on Saturday, January 10th

at the Best Western Kelly Inn in St. Paul, MN. For more

information on this event please email: [email protected] or send inquiries to

[email protected].

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Zeta Phi Beta Minnesota State Meeting Zeta Phi Beta sorority held their Annual Minnesota State Meeting at the Radisson Hotel in Roseville, MN on Saturday, October

18th

. This was an opportunity for all three chapters in the state to get together and discuss issues and topics related the Zeta Phi

Beta on a State, Regional and National Level. Representatives from Iota Zeta Zeta, Sigma Beta Zeta and Kappa Pi were all in

attendance as Soror Theola Carter from the Nu Iota Zeta chapter in WI, gave a Parliamentary Procedures workshop.

A new officer was also installed – as Bernadette was elected to be the new MN State Representative for the Great Lakes Region.

According to Soror Charmaine Harris, IZZ Chapter member and State Secretary, “This event was important because it gave the

attendees the opportunity to learn about parliamentary procedures/Robert's Rules of Order/appropriate meeting conduct and

etiquette on all levels (chapter, state, regional, national).” Soror Harris concluded, “This event gave the attendees the

opportunity to fellowship with one another and to actively work on the meeting's theme ‘A Greater Commitment to Our

Founding Principles’.” The State Meeting is held annually in October.

Kappa Pi on a Roll - Soror Melva Landrum

Kappa Pi is back on the Yard in

Minnesota. The Twin Cities

Undergraduate chapter was re-chartered in 2007; 10 years after

their inception at the University of Minnesota in 1997. Currently they

are standing strong with a solid membership and an abundance of

interests from ladies at several Twin

City colleges and Universities.

Kappa Pi started the 2008 – 2009

school year off strong by hosting and

attending events. They started the year off by attending the

Multicultural Center of Academic Excellence (MCAE) event, where they

passed out flyers about their organization and upcoming activities.

Kappa Pi also had the opportunity to

give a brief description and introduction about their chapter to

new and incoming Students of color at the U of M’s Black Student Union

Kick-off event.

The Kappa Pi chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc has stayed busy by

supporting all of the Greek Lettered

Organizations and by holding a few of their own, including the First

Annual Zeta Skate Night, which took place in September at the Roller

Gardens. They have also hosted a

Zeta information, a Zeta Social and plan on conducting intake this fall.

Kappa Pi, is just getting started as

they will be making their step show debut – as the only sorority to

perform in the University of

Minnesota’s ‘Stomp the Yard’ show in November, they raising the standard

on all undergraduate sororities in the state.

ΚΠΚΠΚΠΚΠ

Kappa Pi table at the Black Student Union Kick off

Meeting

Kappa Pi table at the Black Student Union Kick off

Meeting

President and VP of Kappa Pi giving an overview of

Zeta Phi Beta to new students at the U of M.

Kappa Pi Member – Brittany Granger at Zeta Skate

night in September 2008

Kappa Pi and Pi Eta at BSU Kick Off Meeting

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Sister Highlight Brother Highlight Soror Fannie Harrell Where are you from & your

current Location?

I am originally from Philadelphia,

PA. and now live in Roseville, MN

What is the name of your chapter

and what is your position?

I am a member of Sigma Beta Zeta

Chapter and I am the secretary

What is/are your degree(s)?

I have a BS degree in Biology and have trying forever to go back to the

U of M and finish for my masters in Botany

What is your current occupation?

I am a Consumer Safety Office for the Food and Drug Administration

When and where did you join Zeta?

I became a member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. as an undergrad at

Savannah State College, Savannah, GA. (40 years of Zeta).

What is your Zeta nick name? We did not have nick names back then

What is the best aspect about Zeta; why did you join?

I believe the best aspect about Zeta is the sisterhood.

What makes you proud about your own chapter?

I’m most proud of our chapter because we truly care about one

another.

Family facts? Hobbies? I am from a family of ten children now nine.

My sister Loveland passed away in 2006. My hobbies, I love watching

Koran soap operas, reading and gardening

What do you like/love about Minnesota?

I like the ruralness of Minnesota. Lots of space

Four things you may not know about me…

1. I financially support six children

� Three of them live in Haiti ( 1 girl and 2 boys)

� Three of them live in Africa (2 girls and 1 boy).

2. I am a Scorpio

3. I’m very competitive

4. I crochet

Brother Isaac K. Ricard Where you from & what is your current

Location? Sacramento, California;

Currently I reside in Minneapolis, MN.

What is the name of your chapter and

what is your position? Zeta Nu Sigma

Chapter; Chairman of Membership

Intake, Undergraduate Advisor, and

Sigma Beta club Chair

What is/are your degree(s)? Degree in

Sociology with a minor in Criminal Justice

What is your current occupation? I work for Target Corporation in the

Leadership Development Program at Target Financial Services.

When and where did you join Sigma? I recently joined the Zeta Nu

Sigma Chapter upon graduation from Morehouse - Chi Chapter.

What is your Sigma nick name? UnBrEakablE; Mister GlaZZe; Tiny Tim

What is the best aspect about Sigma; why did you join? I found that the

best aspect of Sigma is the foreshadowing potential. We have the

potential to touch the community on a professional level while

providing inspiring programs that cater to the recreational and

developmental needs of the people. I joined the Fraternity not because

of what the organization was, which is a great and strong fraternity and

a brotherhood like non- other, but because I saw it’s potential.

What makes you proud about your own chapter? We are open to new

ideas and new initiatives. With new ideas comes a new level of

excitement and I am happy that this new energy is able to flow through

the brotherhood here in the Twin Cities.

Family facts? Hobbies? I am the youngest of Two children, my father is

a Sigma. Hobbies include reading, watching the CNN political groups,

mentoring, and event planning.

What do you like/love about Minnesota? I can always find something to

do on a weekend. I have yet to experience a winter so….. I do not know

how excited about that I will be.

Four things you probably don’t know about me?

1. I am terrified of spiders

2. My age… and you still don’t need to know.

3. That there will be a rebirth at the U of M real soon.

4. I love Horror movies…Hands down.

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The Little Miss Zeta Contest 2008 – Soror Melva Landrum

Little Little Little Little

Miss Zeta Miss Zeta Miss Zeta Miss Zeta

2008200820082008

MN - Tiaras, formal wear, and talent

competitions are what the contestants of Little

Miss Zeta have to look forward to on Saturday,

November 22nd

. Iota Zeta Zeta will be hosting

their first annual Little Miss Zeta Contest for

young girls, ages 7-12 years old. There are five

young ladies who are participating in Little Miss

Zeta 2008 and they have a full calendar of

events to keep them busy in preparation and

once one of them is crowned.

The Little Miss Zeta Contest will provide a forum for girls ages

7-12 to experience a contest encouraging personal growth,

leadership development, confidence and inner-beauty. The

Iota Zeta Zeta Chapter will create a platform for young girls to

display their unique characters in a setting that will bring forth

support from their families, friends, the community and from

the women of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc who will serve as

mentors for them throughout the process.

The contestants will participate in a fundraiser by encouraging

family and friends to sponsor advertisements wishing them

well in the contest. In addition to the fundraising portion of

the program, the Zetas hosted a Parent’s Appreciation Bruch

that included Guest Speaker; Mrs. Zulu who is a successful

story teller. The Young Ladies will also

participate in the Zeta Charm School Clinic,

which consisted of workshops on dinner

etiquette and public speaking tips. They will

also be at the U of M to support their Zeta

mentors in a Step Show. The official Little Miss

Zeta Contest will take place on November 22nd

at Folwell Park; where the young ladies will

participate in a fashion show – wearing sporty,

casual and formal wear. Some will also have a

chance to show the audience a talent. The

evening will end with one young lady being

crowned Little Miss Zeta 2008. But this Little

Miss Zeta’s reign will be full of several

opportunities to wear her crown and represent

the sorority. The Little Miss Zeta schedule will

include appearances at upcoming Zeta events

and activities.

Guests listen as Storyteller passes on life lessons

for the Little Miss Zeta Contestants.

Little Miss Zeta Finalist with Guest Speaker at

Parent’s Appreciation Brunch – Little Miss Zeta

Members of Iota Zeta Zeta with Guest Speaker at

Parent’s Appreciation Brunch – Little Miss Zeta

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As far as having Sigmas on the

campus, this could create a more competitive platform for the

fraternities to compete – to become known as the chapter running the

yard. “I hope to leave a legacy in

which will be recorded in history. As a young black male I feel honored

because Pi Eta was once the "Most Improved" chapter of the Great Lake

Region and was given "Chapter of the Year", so getting the chapter

back to where it was will be an

accomplishment,” Comments Demario. “I feel that having Phi Beta

Sigma on the U of M campus would make a change on the campus as

well as in the community. In

following our motto, "Culture For Service and Service For Humanity",

we will NEVER forget about the community. Having Phi Beta Sigma

on the U of M campus makes the campus a better place!”

University of MN students and

members of BGLO

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““““INTRODUCING PI ETA…INTRODUCING PI ETA…INTRODUCING PI ETA…INTRODUCING PI ETA…” ” ” ” ---- Soror Melva Landrum

There is a new fraternity on the main

U of M Campus and that fraternity is ready to own the yard. Pi Eta is now

making waves to become a force to reckon with as far as undergraduate

fraternities are concerned in

Minneapolis. Demario Littleton, a senior at the U of M majoring in

Computer Science with a minor in Statistics is taking lead as the solo

member of the Pi Eta Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. Even

though Demario is the only current

member (at the time of this article), he isn’t fazed by the amount of work

it takes to get a chapter started. “As an up and coming chapter, the first

goal is to establish the chapter on

campus, so that the whole university is aware of Pi Eta,” says Demario.

“But the main goal of the chapter is be ‘a part of’ the community rather

than ‘apart from’ the community. In doing so, the chapter will be positive

role models in the community to

young men to help the growth and development of our future leaders”.

So far, Demario has been one busy Sigma making a name for the

organization at various events; Demario comments that “Pi Eta

has participated and hosted many

events [including]-Sigmas Spades Tournament; Sigmas Social Night

[and the] Multicultural Center of Academic Excellence Kickoff,

[which was] was an event for incoming minority freshman to get

a feel of campus life and different

student organizations. Pi Eta was able to attend the event and

distribute care packages of school supplies and information about Phi

Beta Sigma”.

Demario Littleton – member of the Pi

Eta Chapter – Phi Beta Sigma

Members o the Blue and White family at

a campus event

Demario with University of MN

students and members of BGLO

Brother Demario Littleton

Members of the Blue and White

Family

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NEWEST Members to the Blue and White Family

Soror Sanika Brown – Iota Zeta Zeta; October 2008

Soror Danielle El – Iota Zeta Zeta; October 2008

Brother Aaron Abraham – Zeta Nu Sigma; October 2008

Brother Michael Wulf’s Black Data Processor Association (BDPA) team placed 9th place

Soror Bernadette Harrell on becoming the new President of Sigma Beta Zeta

Brother Louis Porter gave spoken word at Penumbra Theater on 10/6/08

Brother Michael Wulf – New President of Zeta Nu Sigma Chapter

Welcome to Sorors and Frat new to the State of Minnesota

Brother Michael Wulf who won “volunteer of the year” from the MN Black Chamber of

Commerce for his work with Phi Beta Sigma and Black Data Processor Associates

www.mnbcc.org

Prayers and Well Wishes to:

Brother DeLon Cannon on loss of his father.

Brother Ed Robertson on loss of his mother.

Brother Tyrone Knight during support of his wife during her recent hospitalization &

recovery.

The Women of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority on the loss of a sorority pioneer – Soror Lullelia

Walker Harrison – 12th Grand Basileus who passed on 10/11/2008

Kudos & Recognitions for:

Below – Undergraduates show love at the Zeta

Skate Night – fall 2008

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Members of Kappa Pi, Pi Eta, Iota Zeta Zeta and Zeta

Nu Sigma at the BSU U of M Kick Off event – Fall 2008

Members of the Blue and White Family at the Sigma

Spades Tournament at the U of M – Fall 2008

To the right and below – the Iota Zeta

Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority

volunteered at the Rondo Senior

Days dinner and took time to pose

with Democratic Candidate for US

Senate in Minnesota, Al Franken –

summer 2008

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Members of Zeta Nu Sigma at the Sigma Golf

Outing Tournament - Summer 2008

Participants in the Sigma Golf Outing pose for a

picture during the Tournament – summer 2008

Sorors show support to Kappa Pi for their debut

on the U of M Campus

Members of Zeta Nu Sigma, Kappa Pi and Pi Eta pose for a picture at a campus

event – where Phi Beta Sigma collected canned goods for a worthy cause

Soror Brittany Granger poses with unique paraphernalia

for an informational fair – where Zetas handed out info

The Iota Zeta Zeta Chapter poses during the Parent’s Appreciate

Brunch – one of the events for the Little Miss Zeta Contest

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2nd Annual 2nd Annual 2nd Annual 2nd Annual ZetaZetaZetaZeta Health FairHealth FairHealth FairHealth Fair

Hosted by Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, March of Dimes, Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church and Northpoint Health and Wellness Center

A healthy baby is a blessing!

Where: Center for Families/Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church: 3333 4th Street North Minneapolis, MN

When: Saturday, November 15th 10:00am-1:00pm

This event will include:

Free Flu Shots from North Point Health and Wellness Learn more about your child’s health Learn about your health as an expectant mother Obtain information about Doula Training Enjoy free door prizes and refreshments Register to win a Cub Food gift card for Thanksgiving

Representatives from: March of Dimes Medica UCare Metropolitan Health Plan (MHP) Twin Cities Healthy Start Hennepin County Child and Teen Checkup Urban Ventures

Also get information about:

Prematurity Awareness American Diabetics Association Minnesota Beef Council

For more information please contact the hosting chapter at [email protected]

November is prematurity awareness monthNovember is prematurity awareness monthNovember is prematurity awareness monthNovember is prematurity awareness month

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Announcing the 2008 ZetaAnnouncing the 2008 ZetaAnnouncing the 2008 ZetaAnnouncing the 2008 Zeta & & & & Sigma Holiday PartySigma Holiday PartySigma Holiday PartySigma Holiday Party

Saturday, December 6th

7:00pm – 10:00pm Location TBA

CALLING ALL ZETAS!

CALLING ALL SIGMAS!

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority &

Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity

Cordially Invite you to the

Zeta and Sigma Holiday Party

Come Enjoy:

Delicious Food

Fantastic Music

Games and other activities

A chance to meet frat and sorors from all over the state

A chance to catch up with your past chapter members

This is a wonderful opportunity for all the Zetas and the Sigmas in the state to get

together and rejoice in each other’s presence during of the Christmas holiday season.

All members of the organization are invited – regardless of status, along

with spouses and mates – will need to RSVP by 12/1/2008

This is one blue and white event you don’t want to miss!

For more information about the Zeta and Sigma Holiday Party or to RSVP – please call

Soror Melva Landrum at 612-483-3034 or email [email protected].

Can’t wait to see you there!

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Minnesota

ΚΠΚΠΚΠΚΠ = Kappa Pi

Zeta Phi Beta

City-wide Undergrad

chapter

ΙΖΖΙΖΖΙΖΖΙΖΖ = Iota Zeta Zeta

Zeta Phi Beta

Minneapolis Grad Chapter

ΠΠΠΠΗΗΗΗ = Pi Eta Phi Beta Sigma

U of M Undergraduate

Chapter

ΣΒΖΣΒΖΣΒΖΣΒΖ = Sigma Beta Zeta

Zeta Phi Beta

Roseville Grad Chapter

ΖΝΣΖΝΣΖΝΣΖΝΣ = Zeta Nu Sigma

Phi Beta Sigma

Twin Cities Grad Chapter

Chapter Name:Chapter Name:Chapter Name:Chapter Name: Kappa Pi

Location:Location:Location:Location: Twin Cities

Type:Type:Type:Type: City-wide Undergrad

FoundedFoundedFoundedFounded: 1997

ReReReRe----chartercharterchartercharter:::: 2007

Chapter Email:Chapter Email:Chapter Email:Chapter Email:

[email protected]

Chapter Name:Chapter Name:Chapter Name:Chapter Name: Iota Zeta Zeta

Location:Location:Location:Location: Minneapolis, MN

Type:Type:Type:Type: Alumni/Graduate

Chapter EmailChapter EmailChapter EmailChapter Email

[email protected]

WebpageWebpageWebpageWebpage

www.geocities.com/minneapoliszeta/i

zz.html

Chapter Name:Chapter Name:Chapter Name:Chapter Name: Sigma Beta Zeta

Location:Location:Location:Location: Roseville, MN

Type:Type:Type:Type: Alumni/Graduate

Founded:Founded:Founded:Founded: 2000

Chapter Name:Chapter Name:Chapter Name:Chapter Name: Zeta Nu Sigma

Location:Location:Location:Location: Twin Cities

Type:Type:Type:Type: Alumni/Graduate

Founded:Founded:Founded:Founded: 1977

Chapter Website: Chapter Website: Chapter Website: Chapter Website:

http://zetanusigma.org/

Chapter Name:Chapter Name:Chapter Name:Chapter Name: Pi Eta

Location:Location:Location:Location: University of Minnesota

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Upcoming Blue and White Activities

OctoberOctoberOctoberOctober 10/18 10/18 10/18 10/18 –––– MN Zeta State Meeting: MN Zeta State Meeting: MN Zeta State Meeting: MN Zeta State Meeting: All ZetasAll ZetasAll ZetasAll Zetas

10/20 10/20 10/20 10/20 –––– Social/Information: Social/Information: Social/Information: Social/Information: Kappa PiKappa PiKappa PiKappa Pi

10/23 10/23 10/23 10/23 –––– Finer Womanhood Workshop Finer Womanhood Workshop Finer Womanhood Workshop Finer Womanhood Workshop –––– City Inc: City Inc: City Inc: City Inc: Kappa PiKappa PiKappa PiKappa Pi

10/25 10/25 10/25 10/25 –––– Little Miss Zeta Activity: Little Miss Zeta Activity: Little Miss Zeta Activity: Little Miss Zeta Activity: Iota Zeta ZetaIota Zeta ZetaIota Zeta ZetaIota Zeta Zeta

NovemberNovemberNovemberNovember 11/8 11/8 11/8 11/8 –––– Little Miss Little Miss Little Miss Little Miss Zeta Charm Workshop: Iota Zeta Zeta Zeta Charm Workshop: Iota Zeta Zeta Zeta Charm Workshop: Iota Zeta Zeta Zeta Charm Workshop: Iota Zeta Zeta 11/14 11/14 11/14 11/14 –––– Kappa Pi Kappa Pi Kappa Pi Kappa Pi Step show debutStep show debutStep show debutStep show debut –––– U of M Campus 6:30pm 11/15 11/15 11/15 11/15 –––– Zeta Health Fair Zeta Health Fair Zeta Health Fair Zeta Health Fair: IZZ : IZZ : IZZ : IZZ –––– Fellowship 10am-1pm 11/21 11/21 11/21 11/21 –––– Little Miss Zeta Pizza Party Little Miss Zeta Pizza Party Little Miss Zeta Pizza Party Little Miss Zeta Pizza Party –––– Folwell Park 11/22 11/22 11/22 11/22 –––– Little Miss Zeta Contest Little Miss Zeta Contest Little Miss Zeta Contest Little Miss Zeta Contest –––– Folwell Park Noon-3:00pm 11/28 11/28 11/28 11/28 ––––Zeta Nu Sigma volunteer at Simpson HouseZeta Nu Sigma volunteer at Simpson HouseZeta Nu Sigma volunteer at Simpson HouseZeta Nu Sigma volunteer at Simpson House

DecemberDecemberDecemberDecember

12/6 12/6 12/6 12/6 –––– Zeta and Sigma Holiday PartyZeta and Sigma Holiday PartyZeta and Sigma Holiday PartyZeta and Sigma Holiday Party –––– 7777----10pm10pm10pm10pm----TBATBATBATBA 12/13 12/13 12/13 12/13 –––– Sisterhood Sisterhood Sisterhood Sisterhood BrunchBrunchBrunchBrunch ---- TBA TBA TBA TBA 12/13 12/13 12/13 12/13 ––––IZZ:IZZ:IZZ:IZZ: Salvation Army Bell Ringing Salvation Army Bell Ringing Salvation Army Bell Ringing Salvation Army Bell Ringing –––– Mall of America 2 Mall of America 2 Mall of America 2 Mall of America 2----4PM4PM4PM4PM 12/20 12/20 12/20 12/20 –––– Volunteer at the Volunteer at the Volunteer at the Volunteer at the Boys and Girls Club Boys and Girls Club Boys and Girls Club Boys and Girls Club –––– Zeta N Zeta N Zeta N Zeta Nu Sigmau Sigmau Sigmau Sigma 12/21 12/21 12/21 12/21 –––– Volunteer at Volunteer at Volunteer at Volunteer at Boys Totem Town Boys Totem Town Boys Totem Town Boys Totem Town –––– Zeta Nu Sigma Zeta Nu Sigma Zeta Nu Sigma Zeta Nu Sigma

JJJJanuary anuary anuary anuary 1/10 1/10 1/10 1/10 –––– Founder’s Day Celebration Founder’s Day Celebration Founder’s Day Celebration Founder’s Day Celebration –––– Phi Beta Sigma Phi Beta Sigma Phi Beta Sigma Phi Beta Sigma

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As the weather gets cold and the Holidays are near it is a time

for reflection and love. This is the season to reach out to one

another and take advantage of the warm greetings, genuine

conversations and to appreciate the energy of those around

you.

I hope the MN Dove Connection Edition was full of engaging

content and information to keep you up to date on what the

Blue and White chapters in the state are doing. Always, feel

free to contact me for more information about

the activities listed or to find out how you can

become actively involved in the service projects

or events any chapter hosts.

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