Zeta Amicae
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated has a long history of auxiliary organizations. In 1940, graduate chapters began to realize the importance of the prestige, goodwill, and cooperation of women in the community with the same ideals, but for various reasons, were not members of any Greek-letter organization because they did not attend or finish college. Adhering to this need, the sorority formed the Amicae auxiliary, which means “friends” in Latin. The purpose of the Amicae Auxiliary is to lend assistance to Zeta activities and to promote good public relations between Zetas and other women in the community.
Under the administration of Soror Lullelia Harrison, the first Amicae chapter was organized in 1947 in Omaha, Nebraska. By establishing this chapter, Zeta became the first sorority in the National Pan-Hellenic Council to organize an auxiliary group. Zeta Amicae are affiliated with local chapters. Membership into this auxiliary group is open to women recommended by chapters throughout the United States. Amicae are very active in their community. They not only assist and support their affiliated Zeta chapter, but they plan and execute their community service projects as well.
Under the administration of Soror Lullelia Harrison, the first Amicae chapter was organized in 1947 in Omaha, Nebraska. By establishing this chapter, Zeta became the first sorority in the National Pan-Hellenic Council to organize an auxiliary group. Zeta Amicae are affiliated with local chapters. Membership into this auxiliary group is open to women recommended by chapters throughout the United States. Amicae are very active in their community. They not only assist and support their affiliated Zeta chapter, but they plan and execute their community service projects as well.
Amicae of Baton Rouge
Zeta Amicae of Baton Rouge, friends of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated was organized in December 1951 with twelve charter members. These ladies were persons who were in accord with the ideals of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. They projected themselves into the community through numerous contributions and engagement in many civic endeavors.
The Zeta Amicae of Baton Rouge, Louisiana was formally chartered in 1953. The Charter members were: Mmes, Lucille Morgan, Mary Bradford, Joanna Carter, Marguerite Coleman, Carrie Douse, Elnora Dyer, Ollie Ellis, Mary Kaufman, Eleanor A. Kelly, Leslie McGill, Bernice Pennington, and Marguerite Severan.
The Zeta Amicae of Baton Rouge was organized under the administration of Mrs. Eula Patty Smith who was the President of Mu Zeta Chapter. During the initial stages of the Zeta Amicae of Baton Rouge, Mrs. Grace Jackson was the sponsor and Reverend Mary Moody recorded the first official minutes. At its second meeting on January 7, 1952, the Auxiliary elected its first president, Mrs. Lucille Morgan, mother of Zeta's 16th International President, Mrs. Isabel M. Herson. Other presidents include Mmes. Matilda J. Allen, Joanna Carter, Marguerite Weaver, Mamie Morrison, Harriette P. Quinn, Fannie Lee, Alberta Desselle, Martha Clark, Thelma Shelmire, Phyllis Green, Ona Kelly, Dorothy Lee, and currently, Gladys Seals.
The Zeta Amicae lends assistance to Zeta activities to ensure more community cooperation in Zeta activities, understanding that service to the community is our greatest legacy. Some of the community service activities include:
The auxiliary continues to engage in projects synonymous with the ideas of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, and its national program.
The Zeta Amicae of Baton Rouge, Louisiana was formally chartered in 1953. The Charter members were: Mmes, Lucille Morgan, Mary Bradford, Joanna Carter, Marguerite Coleman, Carrie Douse, Elnora Dyer, Ollie Ellis, Mary Kaufman, Eleanor A. Kelly, Leslie McGill, Bernice Pennington, and Marguerite Severan.
The Zeta Amicae of Baton Rouge was organized under the administration of Mrs. Eula Patty Smith who was the President of Mu Zeta Chapter. During the initial stages of the Zeta Amicae of Baton Rouge, Mrs. Grace Jackson was the sponsor and Reverend Mary Moody recorded the first official minutes. At its second meeting on January 7, 1952, the Auxiliary elected its first president, Mrs. Lucille Morgan, mother of Zeta's 16th International President, Mrs. Isabel M. Herson. Other presidents include Mmes. Matilda J. Allen, Joanna Carter, Marguerite Weaver, Mamie Morrison, Harriette P. Quinn, Fannie Lee, Alberta Desselle, Martha Clark, Thelma Shelmire, Phyllis Green, Ona Kelly, Dorothy Lee, and currently, Gladys Seals.
The Zeta Amicae lends assistance to Zeta activities to ensure more community cooperation in Zeta activities, understanding that service to the community is our greatest legacy. Some of the community service activities include:
- Participates with Mu Zeta Chapter in community service projects including Z-HOPE (ZETAS HELPING OTHER PEOPLE EXCEL) through Mind, Body, and Spirit; March of Dimes - March for Babies; Prematurity Awareness Program; and the Capital Area Alliance for the Homeless.
- Donates to the Baton Rouge Food Bank
- Donates to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and St. Jude's Research Hospital
- Conducts clothing and food drives with Camphor United Methodist Church
- Donates plastic bags to the Open Air Ministry of Baton Rouge.
- Conducted an Elder Care toiletry supply drive and distribution at the Baton Rouge Health Care Center.
The auxiliary continues to engage in projects synonymous with the ideas of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, and its national program.
Zeta Amicae of Baton Rouge Officers
Gladys Seals, President
Thomasina Boatner, Vice-President
Marie Ford, Secretary
Dorothy Collins, Financial Secretary
Janice Johnson, Treasurer
Glenda Pittman, Chaplain
Membership
Kasandra Askins Ennis
Eula Batiste
Joyce Carter
Dorothy Collins
Marie Ford
Jacqueline Joseph
Janice Johnson
Angelica Lacey
Muriel Laws
Glenda Pittman
Gladys Seals
Veris Wilson
Delores Baker, Honorary
Mary Matthews, Honorary
Aline Thomas, Honorary
Zeta Sponsors
Zenobia Harbor
Donnie Faye Hull
Nikki Jones
Althea Lacey
Ramona Laws
Bernestine McGee, Ph.D.
Betty Munson
Joyce Robinson
Geraldine Simms
Melba Wilson
Gladys Seals, President
Thomasina Boatner, Vice-President
Marie Ford, Secretary
Dorothy Collins, Financial Secretary
Janice Johnson, Treasurer
Glenda Pittman, Chaplain
Membership
Kasandra Askins Ennis
Eula Batiste
Joyce Carter
Dorothy Collins
Marie Ford
Jacqueline Joseph
Janice Johnson
Angelica Lacey
Muriel Laws
Glenda Pittman
Gladys Seals
Veris Wilson
Delores Baker, Honorary
Mary Matthews, Honorary
Aline Thomas, Honorary
Zeta Sponsors
Zenobia Harbor
Donnie Faye Hull
Nikki Jones
Althea Lacey
Ramona Laws
Bernestine McGee, Ph.D.
Betty Munson
Joyce Robinson
Geraldine Simms
Melba Wilson
Congratulations to the Zeta Amicae of Baton Rouge on your accomplishments at the 53rd Southern Regional Amicae Workshop!
Awards
Community Service Recognition
Amica of the Year - Amica Marlene Wilson
Friend of the Year - Friend Bernestine McGee
Zeta Amicae of Baton Rouge Elected Regional Officers
Parliamentarian - Amica Thomasina Boatner
Nominating Committee - Amica Gladys Seals, Chair
Awards
Community Service Recognition
Amica of the Year - Amica Marlene Wilson
Friend of the Year - Friend Bernestine McGee
Zeta Amicae of Baton Rouge Elected Regional Officers
Parliamentarian - Amica Thomasina Boatner
Nominating Committee - Amica Gladys Seals, Chair