House By Side of the Road

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House by the Side of the Road

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There are hermit souls that live withdrawn
In the place of their self-content;
There are souls like stars, that dwell apart,
In a fellowless firmament;
There are pioneer souls that blaze the paths
Where highways never ran-
But let me live by the side of the road
And be a friend to man.

Let me live in a house by the side of the road
Where the race of men go by-
The men who are good and the men who are bad,
As good and as bad as I.
I would not sit in the scorner's seat
Nor hurl the cynic's ban-
Let me live in a house by the side of the road
And be a friend to man.

I see from my house by the side of the road
By the side of the highway of life,
The men who press with the ardor of hope,
The men who are faint with the strife,
But I turn not away from their smiles and tears,
Both parts of an infinite plan-
Let me live in a house by the side of the road
And be a friend to man.

I know there are brook-gladdened meadows ahead,
And mountains of wearisome height;
That the road passes on through the long afternoon
And stretches away to the night.
And still I rejoice when the travelers rejoice
And weep with the strangers that moan,
Nor live in my house by the side of the road
Like a man who dwells alone.

Let me live in my house by the side of the road,
Where the race of men go by-
They are good, they are bad, they are weak, they are strong,
Wise, foolish - so am I.
Then why should I sit in the scorner's seat,
Or hurl the cynic's ban?
Let me live in my house by the side of the road
And be a friend to man.

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The Archon is the official organ of the sorority.  It is published by the Editor and an appointed staff.  Each financial soror receives a copy.  The national officers, regions, and chapters furnish the material for the ARCHON at the request of the Editor or designee.

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Z-HOPE - Zetas Helping Other People Excel

From the Sorority's inception, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. has long demonstrated an interest in serving the needs of the community. Spanning the Sorority's nearly thirty-year partnership with the March of Dimes to its relationship with the Human Genome Project, Zeta Phi Beta has been at the forefront of anticipating the ever-changing needs of society.

What are the objectives of Z-HOPE?

Z-HOPE is an outreach service program that has six primary objectives, corresponding measures of success and a mechanism for chapter recognition. The primary objectives are:

- To provide culturally appropriate informational activities according to the Z-HOPE program format

- To foster collaborative partnerships between community organizations with shared goals

- To promote the opportunities for expansion in Stork's Nest programs

- To facilitate community service and mentorship opportunities for members of the organization

- To provide an equitable chapter recognition program for community services rendered

- To provide a standard reporting format to concentrate efforts and demonstrate the organization's impact

Auxilaries of the Sorority

The auxilaries of the sorority are as follows:

History of Zeta Amicae

As early as 1940, graduate chapters of Zeta Phi Beta began to realize the importance of the prestige, good will and cooperation of women who, for various reasons, were not members of any Greek-letter organization. During this time, a group of women organized to assist Zeta Phi Beta Sorority members in whatever capacity they were needed. They chose the Latin name Amicae (Friend) for their auxiliary. Under the administration of Soror Lullelia Harrison, the first chartered Amicae group was given to Lambda Zeta of Houston, Texas. The first undergraduate chapter to present an auxiliary was Kappa Alpha of Miner Teachers College, Washington, D.C. on February 23, 1949 during Kappa Alpha's Finer Womanhood Program.

History of Zeta Youth Affiliates

Early in its existence, Zeta Phi Beta committed itself to improve the health and welfare of children and youth. Throughout its existence, Zeta has conducted national and local projects that would improve conditions among these populations. The sorority sponsored a national juvenile delinquency project the first 45 years of its existence. Different aspects were highlighted through special projects such as Foster Home Care, Youth Conferences, Tinker Shops and the development of youth groups, (i.e. Amicettes and Archonettes).

The first clubs were formed in the 1950's under the name of Zetalites, Amicettes, and Archonettes. These clubs were composed of young ladies between the ages of nine (9) and eighteen (18) who were matriculating in junior and senior high schools.

These clubs are sponsored by various chapters of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. The Youth Group members are included, whenever appropriate, in Zeta Phi Beta programs and projects as observers and participants. Many programs have been developed and guidelines established for our Youth Groups and they have become viable links of the Sorority

Day 3

STRUCTURE CONTINUES

The Offices of the sorority are following nation officers:

 Basileus (National President)
 First Anti-Basileus (National First Vice-President)
 Second Anti-Basileus (National Second Vice-President)
Third Anti-Basileus (National Third Vice-President)
Grammateus (National Secretary)
Tamias (National Treasurer)
 Phylater (National Parliamentarian)
Chairman of the Executive Board

Day 3

National Pan-Hellencil Council, Inc.

     The National Pan-Hellencil Council was organized in May, 1930 at Howard University, Washington, D.C.  The charter members were:
Kappa Alpha Psi and Omega Psi Phi Fraternities: Alpha Kappa Alpha, Delta Sigma Theta and Zeta Phi Beta Sororities.

     The purpose of the organization was "Unanimity of thought and action as far as possible in the conduct of greek-lettered collegiate fraternities and sororities and to consider problems of mutual interest to its member organizations."

     Presently the National Pan-Hellenic Council consist of 9 Fraternities and Sororities they are as follows:
     Alpha Phi Alpha founded December 4, 1906 at Howard University.
    Alpha Kappa Alpha founed February 21, 1908 at Howard University
    Kappa Alpha Psi founded January 10, 1911 at Indiana University in
    Bloomington, Indiana.
   Omega Psi Phi founded November 19, 1911 at Howard University
   Delta Sigma Theta  founded January 13, 1913  at Howard University
   Phi Beta Sigma founded January 9, 1914 a Howard University
   Zeta Phi Beta  founded January 16, 1920 at Howard University
   Sigma Gamma Rho founded November 12, 1922 at Butler University in
   Indianapolis, Indiana
   Iota Phi Theta founded On September 19, 1963, at Morgan State
  College in Baltimore, Maryland     

Day 3

PRAYERS: 

National Prayer (Opening)

     "Oh, Lord, our Heavenly Father, we come to thank Thee for the blessings Thou has bestowed upon us.  We ask Thee to be our shield of protection and to make our lives such that they may be examples for others to follow.  Help us at all times to be kind and honest, and to do those things which are pleasing in Thy sight.  All of these things we ask in Thy name, Amen."


Closing Prayer

     "Help us, Oh Lord, to be a protection one for the other while we are apart."

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