Beta Tau Zeta Chapter
On February 24, 1946,
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
expanded and gained new ground by the chartering of Beta Tau Zeta (BTZ) Chapter
in Miami, Florida. Twelve enthusiastic, dedicated, community conscious women,
sought to make a difference in their community and represent
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
in manner worthy of Our Five Pearls.
Charter Members
The charter members included Sorors Eugenia Brooks Thomas, Pauline Styles
Willis, Corinthia Mae Wilson, Theodora Carey Williams, Ethel Manning Braynon,
Wilhelmenia Ross Page, Glendena Carey Edwards, Ireta Martin Crosby, Lovely
Finlayson Houston, Alma Lucille Crawford, Dorothy Jenkins McKellar and Ellen
Styles
Chapter Highlights
BTZ is the largest and most prestigious chapter in Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
Zeta Community Center
2012 National Council of Negro Women's Distinguished Community of
Champions
2015 Awarded $14,000 in scholarships
Chapter Sponsorships
Zeta Amicae of Miami, Friends of Zeta
Zeta Youth Auxiliaries (Pearettes, Amicettes & Archonettes)
Chapter Supports
National Educational Foundation
Zora Neale Hurston Festival
March of Dimes
Relay for Life
National Pan-Hellenic Council
Z-HOPE initiatives
St. Judes Hospital
American Cancer Society
Chapter Provides
College Scholarships for deserving young graduates
Thanksgiving and Christmas to needy families