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Lambda Epsilon Installed at IUPUI Province XIV-A welcomed her sixth chapter on December 11 on the campus of Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis. In a day of services and symbolism meaningful to Zetas everywhere, Lambda Epsilon chapter came into being after months of hard work by the members of the colony. With the assistance of collegiate members from Franklin College, University of Evansville, Indiana University, and Indiana State University, Traveling Leadership Consultants, and area alumnae, National Extension Director Marlene Conrad presented a beautiful weekend.
Saturday’s events were serious in nature, consisting of Initiation Services, the Installation of the chapter’s officers, and the Installation of the new chapter, itself. The traditional portrait was taken after the services in the commuter area of the IUPUI Campus Centre. After resting up from the day, sisters reconvened at the Marriott downtown for an Installation Brunch Banquet on Sunday morning. There, Lambda Epsilon received well wishes from sisters across the country, including traditional gifts from the Province and District, National Council, and others. Chapter President Emma Friday was presented with the traditional baby cup, which will stay in the chapter’s care until the next colonization this spring. This was also an opportunity to introduce the new Initiate’s families to Zeta Tau Alpha, so videos about the colony’s experiences were shown. On a personal note, I would like to thank our collegiate sisters who demonstrated that Zeta love is larger than each campus. Each of our state’s chapters was involved at some point in the colonization process. I would particularly thank Keshia, Carolyn, and Elise from Beta Theta for volunteering to stay on Saturday to take part in a beautiful and very special final set of ceremonies. I hope that each of you who helped Lambda Epsilon become a reality enjoyed this rare moment as much as I did. To our newest sisters: Welcome. We are incredibly proud of all that you have accomplished in a relatively short time. You are a valuable addition to the proud tradition of Zeta Tau Alpha and Province XIV-A, and we look forward to sharing ZTA sisterhood with you throughout the college years and beyond. For more pictures, check out the Province Pics! Alpha Theta Sister is Purdue University Royalty Click on the picture above for the full story from the Journal and Courier. Alpha Theta's Sara Wagner was named Homecoming Queen during a Wednesday night pep rally on campus. Sara is a communications major from Indianapolis who is the chapter's Historian, BMOC Co-Chair and Membership Assistant. She is also involved in College Mentors for Kids, Dance2XS, Cheer and Stunt Club, Greek Promotions Team, and is an intern at UIFI.
The Purdue King and Queen are selected through a pretty intense application and interview process. Applicants must file a petition to be considered, write an essay, and submit their resume. Interviews are conducted by a panel of campus and community leaders. For Sara, the process started last spring and applications were due in March. Congratulations to Sara for her dedicated hard work throughout the process and best wishes for an enjoyable reign! ISU and Franklin Zetas Score Big at Homecoming 2010 photo credit: Heather Matthews Kirk Gamma Chi chapter members at Indiana State University have a stack of fresh accolades after an outstanding Homecoming weekend in Terre Haute. ZTA claimed the following awards: 9th place poster 5th place in Sycamore Sync 4th place in float 4th place in Trike qualifications 3rd place dance unit 3rd place overall sorority 2nd place overall in pairing with Pi Kappa Phi AND a repeat CHAMPIONSHIP in Trike!  photo credit: Heather Matthews Kirk In addition, ZTA had a tent in Tent Town where alumnae and collegiate members could reconnect and share stories and sisterhood during this special time together. This was a favored hangout as sisters of all ages demonstrated that Zeta IS forever.  photo credit: Minta Dolph Rather The spirit at Beta Theta chapter at Franklin College is nothing to shake a stick at, either. Franklin Zetas were awarded the Homecoming Spirit Stick for their demonstration of pep at the annual pep session and privy burning. (Yes....the Grizzlies burn an outhouse. If you really want to know the story, let me know. I'll blog it.) Of course, with a burn ban in place for Johnson County, no privy was actually burned this year. Fear not, traditionalists! A few years ago the campus added a "mini-privy" decoration contest. Take a look at the ZTA entry...which is a little scary in its resemblance to the suite exterior. Congratulations to our winning chapters and best wishes to those whose Homecomings are still ahead!
Central Indiana ZTAs Serve the NFL photo credit: Heather Matthews Kirk Zeta collegians and alumnae from central Indiana helped turn Lucas Oil Stadium pink this weekend. Women from Indianapolis Alumnae, Indiana State University, Franklin College, and IUPUI gathered at the home of the Colts to place pink signs on each seat of the stadium. Prior to kickoff, fans stood and cheered while holding the signs, turning the sizable arena pink in support of breast cancer awareness.
Thank you, sisters, for giving of your time to make a huge impact! IU BMOC is Crowning Achievement in Philanthropy Our sisters at Indiana University lead the way in philanthropy efforts, and this year is no different. Friday evening's Big Man on Campus competition engaged full-campus support and raised over $179,000 for the Zeta Tau Alpha Foundation's efforts.
Click the picture to the left for a great story from the Daily Student. Heartfelt congratulations to the Indiana University Zetas! And Then There Were Six! Indiana welcomed its first colony in a generation on Sunday. After a whirlwind weekend led by the ZTA Extension Team and three great TLCs, the colony at Indiana University - Purdue Univeristy Indianapolis became a reality early Sunday afternoon. After an "Experience Zeta" event on Friday and a "Think Pink - Think Zeta" philanthropy event on Saturday, invitees to Sunday's Preference event viewed a brief Preference ceremony and were offered the opportunities to become Zeta Tau Alphas.
Special thanks to the Mrs. Conrad and the Extension Team, Director of New Chapters Kimberly Zambito, District President Bryn Masiuk, Indianapolis Alumnae, Alpha Theta, Alpha Xi, and Gamma Chi for your outstanding contributions to the strong start of this chapter. Check out the Province Photo Blog for pictures from the colonization! Franklin College ZTA Chapter Welcomes 22 Beta Theta at Franklin College capped off an outstanding recruitment week with the bidding of 22 fabulous new members! With a Bid Day country theme, "Are You Down With the Crown?", the chapter serenaded fraternities, shared a down home lunch with local alumnae, and experienced their first moments of ZTA sisterhood with their newest.
Check out the Province Photo Blog for a few pictures from the Province President's visit to round 3. Evansville Alumnae and Collegians Kick Off Race Week With Press Conference Evansville Zeta Tau Alphas, alumnae and collegiate, were joined by Mayor Jonathan Weinzapfel and Evansville Susan G. Komen for the Cure Executive Director Sheila Seller for a Monday press conference. Mayor Weinzapfel kicked off the Yoplait Save Lids to Save Lives campaign by putting the first pink lid in a collection bin. Area Schnucks and other groceries will be housing lid collection containers. Last year, Evansville collected over 16,500 lids.
Zeta Alpha chapter and Evansville alumnae will be taking part in this weekend's Evansville Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure. Have a great Race weekend, sisters! University of Evansville Zetas Pledge 35 Zeta Alpha chapter at University of Evansville saw huge numbers of potential new members through their chapter room in recruitment 2010. Filling quota and claiming 3 additional sisters, the chapter enjoyed the fruits of their efforts at Monday night’s bid festivities. 35 new ZTAs walk the UE campus, and their older sisters are duly proud to see their hard work pay off with such a great new member class.
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