Adele Barthe’
President
Gamma Alpha Upsilon Zeta Chapter
President’s Welcome
Welcome to the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated
Gamma Alpha Upsilon Zeta chapter website!
Greetings,
As the new chapter president of the Gamma Alpha Upsilon Zeta Chapter of Crestview, FL, I am honored to continue sharing the Zeta light in the North Okaloosa and Walton counties. Over the past five years, our chapter has been dedicated to serving our community with utmost effectiveness. Our ongoing goal is to meet the needs of our communities and make a significant impact.
To achieve this, we remain committed to our chapter’s mission:
“We, the members of Gamma Alpha Upsilon Zeta Chapter, pledge with all fervency to be consistent, persistent, and diligent in our selfless actions to provide innovative and eclectic services that will advance, prosper, motivate, impact, and enlighten the men, women, children, and seniors of the city of Crestview, North Okaloosa County, Walton County, and surrounding communities.”
As we embark on our 5th year of community service, we aim to partner with other organizations to reach even more people in the surrounding areas. Working together for the purpose of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. will not only make us stronger but will also enhance our ability to make a difference in North Okaloosa and Walton Counties.
Thank you for your dedication to serving the community. We look forward to working together to achieve our shared goals.
With Commitment to the Sisterhood,
Adele Barthe’, Chapter President
Gamma Alpha Upsilon Zeta Chapter
Gamma Alpha Upsilon Zeta Chapter History
Gamma Alpha Upsilon Zeta Chapter was chartered October 18, 2020. We are a group of talented women from various cultural and professional backgrounds all focused on the common goal of enriching the lives of the residents of Crestview and North Okaloosa county. Our mission is to continue to build on the solid, meaningful, and flourishing relationships we have with the Crestview community through our various events and programs.
Gamma Alpha Upsilon Zeta’s goal is to continue the legacy of Scholarship, Service, Sisterly Love and Finer Womanhood on which Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. was founded. Our founding principles are the central focus on which all of our programs and activities are built. A focus on our founding principles, along with effective management and accountability to the chapter will lend itself to chapter growth and improved chapter cohesiveness.
This site was designed to showcase several components of our strong community partnership and commitment to uphold the legacy of our National Service Initiative – Z-HOPE: Zetas Helping Other People Excel through MIND, BODY and SPIRIT. The Ladies of Gamma Alpha Upsilon Zeta hope that your visit to our website will be both inspiring and informative. We encourage you to use this site as a resource regarding all of our service outreach programs and chapter events.
For more information, about Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. please visit our Sorority’s National Website at www.zphib1920.org
Chapter Elected and Appointed Officers 2024-2025
President - Adele Barthe'
1st Vice President – Cynthia Wynn
2nd Vice President- Kisha Brinson
Secretary - Novella Moffitt
Treasurer – Darlene Jenkins
Parliamentarian – Andrea Andrews
Historian – Cynthia Wynn
Public Relations – Alicia Booker
Z-HOPE Coordinator – Kisha Brinson
GAUZ SCHOLARSHIPS & AWARDS
Since 1920, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., has based its foundation on the ideals of Scholarship, Service, Sisterhood and Finer Womanhood. Each year it is Gamma Alpha Upsilon Zeta’s (GAUZ) goal to award multiple scholarships and awards to deserving students in North Okaloosa County. Keeping with our founding principle of Scholarship we are committed to cultivating young minds and creating future leaders.
Awards are based on academic achievement, involvement in school activities, character, leadership, community/volunteer service and career goals.
Criteria for Scholarship Selection (High School Student)
Applicant must be a (female) resident of North Okaloosa County and attending an accredited high school in North Okaloosa County or be at the recommendation of an active and financial member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Gamma Alpha Upsilon Zeta Chapter
Applicant must possess a 2.5 or higher cumulative grade point average (GPA).
Applicant must produce an: Official Transcript from their current high school, Letter(s) of acceptance(s) from an accredited college/university, technical or vocational school, and a personal statement.
Applicant must submit three letters of recommendation as noted on the application.