Zeta Amicae are women who have not obtained a Bachelor's Degree, who are interested in community service, creative,
energetic, self-motivated and
wish to support Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
energetic, self-motivated and
wish to support Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
Working hand in hand the members of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. and the Amicae continue to up hold an over 70 year old tradition of friendship. As early as 1940, graduate chapters of Zeta Phi Beta began to realize the importance of prestige, good will and cooperation of women who, for various reasons, were not members of any Greek-letter organization.
In 1947, the Beta Psi Zeta Chapter (Omaha, Nebraska) of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. forever left its mark on the sorority when it organized the Amicae auxiliary group. Member Lucille Avant developed the idea to diversify the sorority’s membership through the development of a new auxiliary group. This addition cemented Zeta Phi Beta’s footprint in history making it the first organization in the National Pan-Hellenic Council to organize an auxiliary group. In 1948, the Houston Amicae were the first group to be granted a charter by nationals. The Oklahoma City Amicae organized in 1949.
The purpose of the Amicae is to lend assistance to Zeta activities, to promote good public relations between Zeta and community women, to make non Greek women feel closer to the programming of the sorority, and to ensure more community cooperation in Zeta activities. Zeta Amicae are affiliated through local chapters and offer invaluable services to the sorority and their respective communities. Although Amicae are not members of Zeta Phi Beta the love of Zeta is shown to all.
In 1947, the Beta Psi Zeta Chapter (Omaha, Nebraska) of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. forever left its mark on the sorority when it organized the Amicae auxiliary group. Member Lucille Avant developed the idea to diversify the sorority’s membership through the development of a new auxiliary group. This addition cemented Zeta Phi Beta’s footprint in history making it the first organization in the National Pan-Hellenic Council to organize an auxiliary group. In 1948, the Houston Amicae were the first group to be granted a charter by nationals. The Oklahoma City Amicae organized in 1949.
The purpose of the Amicae is to lend assistance to Zeta activities, to promote good public relations between Zeta and community women, to make non Greek women feel closer to the programming of the sorority, and to ensure more community cooperation in Zeta activities. Zeta Amicae are affiliated through local chapters and offer invaluable services to the sorority and their respective communities. Although Amicae are not members of Zeta Phi Beta the love of Zeta is shown to all.
Zeta Amicae of Oklahoma City in the 1970s,
members of the Chi Zeta Chapter, and Friends.
The Oklahoma City Amicae Celebrated
70 Years of Service and Friendship. 💙
May 2018, the Oklahoma City Amicae hosted an informational meeting. They explained the work of the Amicae and the special relationship that they have with Zetas.
March 2018, The Zeta Amicae of Oklahoma City traveled to the 76th Annual Midwestern Regional Leadership Conference in Omaha, Nebraska.
Zeta Amicae of Oklahoma City attended the Chi Zeta Finer Womanhood Scholarship Luncheon on March 10, 2018. Nanette Newby was named the Amicae of the Year.
October 2017, Zeta Amicae of Oklahoma City
volunteering at Educare's Fall Festival. Service is for Everyone.