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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 graduate chapters of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated. The Zeta Youth Affiliate 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 Zeta Youth Affiliates and they have become viable links of the Sorority.
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 graduate chapters of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated. The Zeta Youth Affiliate 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 Zeta Youth Affiliates and they have become viable links of the Sorority.
Pearlettes |
Amicettes |
Archonettes |
Pearlettes are girls 4 to 9 years old who are mentored by ladies of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated to become outstanding leaders in their community. The group is affiliated with Zeta Youth and sponsored by a local graduate chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated.
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Amicettes are young ladies 9 to 13 years of age who are willing to strive toward the high ideals of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority and who demonstrate potential in leadership and in service to their community. The group is affiliated with Zeta Youth and sponsored by a local graduate chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated.
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Archonettes are young ladies 14 years of age or older who demonstrate an interest in the goals and ideals of scholarship, sisterly love, and community service, and are interested in becoming a finer version of themselves. The group is affiliated with Zeta Youth and sponsored by a local graduate chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated.
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ZYA Highlights |
Unique to the Mighty Southern Region, there are also Zeta Youth Auxiliaries for young men: the Gems and Gents I and Gents II. The Alpha Kappa Zeta Chapter sponsors the young boys in order to provide mentoring, leadership and guidance under the leadership of the Southern Region Zeta Youth Affiliate Director. The young boys meet separately from the Pearlettes, Amicettes and Archonettes.
In an effort to work with and instill similar values in our boys/young men in the “Mighty” Southern Region initiated the Project SOS (Save Our Sons) in New Orleans, Louisiana, in 1989. Delta Upsilon Zeta Chapter in Waco, Texas was the next to have an organized SOS. Waco’s group was renamed Gents in 1997. The younger boys were later referred to as Gems. |
Gems |
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Boys desiring membership in a Gems Youth Group of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated shall be ages four (4) to eight (8) years old. The group is affiliated with Zeta Youth in the Southern Region and sponsored by a local graduate chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated.
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Boys ages nine (9) through thirteen (13) who are willing to strive for the high ideals of the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, and able to demonstrate potential for leadership and are willing to work as part of a group. The group is affiliated with Zeta Youth in the Southern Region and sponsored by a local graduate chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated.
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Young men in junior and senior high school who are willing to strive for the highest ideals of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, and able to demonstrate the potential for good leadership and are willing to work as a part of a group. The group is affiliated with Zeta Youth in the Southern Region and sponsored by a local graduate chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated.
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ZYA Meetings |
ZYA meetings are held the first Saturday of each month at 10:00a - 11:30a. Due to COVID - 19 and under the direction of CDC and Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated all meetings are held virtually. If you have questions or would like more information about the Zeta Youth Affiliate Groups, please contact us at youth@alphakappazeta.com