GZRFI 13th EDITION

GZRFI GAZETTE

Gamma Zeta Rho Fraternity, Inc. March 2017

“Gamma Zeta Rho Fraternity, Inc. was inspired by those who sat across the From an external perspective
desk from us, stood next to us in line at the grocery store, or even those who there is often no true distinction
we walked by in our and your community..” between your membership life
and personal life on the internet.
Motto: Friendship bound by an unbreakable link. In other words, your representa-
tion of yourself will in many cases
Mission: As a Non-Collegiate Fraternity we the boiz of Gamma Zeta Rho have a direct reflection on your
Fraternity come from different walks of life, but those differences are the ties organization because of your affil-
that bind us in our journey…. iation with it.

Vision: We the Gamma Boiz of GZR, envision ourselves as a group of boiz “Jeronica Byrd”
with a connection like no other grounded in truth, dedication, and steadfast
surety to stay true to our core values. GZRFI are the
Ambassadors of Greek
Purpose: Our primary purpose is to provide philanthropic services for those
in the community with a need. Our organization aims to build up that which Unity. They are
has been torn down in our neighborhoods through acceptance, understand- honestly the glue that bonds the
ing, valuing differences, change, and love.
LGBT Greek Unity.
Philanthropy: Kevin’s Cause Suicide Prevention Awareness, Thanksgiving In "Q-PID DIAMOND"
A Box, Sock & Folding Cart Monthly Drive, , Miller Children’s Hospital of
Long Beach, Haven of Hope Foundation, D.C. Central Kitchen, Breast Can- Please email us if you have articles
cer Awareness, Lupus Awareness, AIDS/HIV Awareness, Sickle Cell Aware- to educate others or events that we
ness, Domestic Violence, Bullying and the list goes on…… can put in the Gazette.

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Gamma Zeta Rho Fraternity, Inc.

FEATURED GREEKS
KAPPA IOTA SIGMA SORORITY, INC.

THE KISS KORNER

FEATURED GREEKS
THETA XI THETA FRATERNITY, INC.

BIRD’S EYE VIEW

Seven Financial Goals to 4. Set Up An Emergen-
Set in 2017 cy Fund: Neither your present
nor future is immune to urgent
With nearly two months completed situations. Consequently, these
emergencies can take a signifi-

thus far in 2017, how are you com- cant toll on your emotional and
ing along with your new financial financial well-being but this fund
resolutions? Was your answer either will help you weather these
“not as well as I anticipated” or “I did storms with more ease.

not create any”? Either way, do not 5. Invest In/Increase Your
fret because listed below are seven 401(k) and/or IRA: Since you
financial goals you can still set be- pay local, federal and/or state
fore the end of this year: governments, you should also
pay yourself. Gone are the days
By CJ (Bruh Charisma) Jones

1. Create A Budget: The word “budgets” is not a bad of secured retirements in the form of pensions but the
seven-letter word. Instead, they help you plan for your cost of retirement is still increasing thanks to inflation.
future while learning from your past and present Hence, you should establish and increase your contri-
spending habits. Ideally, you should create a budget butions to at least match your employer’s contributions
for each type of cash flow you receive (e.g., fixed like (if applicable) and anytime you receive a raise.

salaries, variable like commissions, irregular like bo-

nuses, etc.), as you should have multiple income 6. Know Your Credit Scores: Credit scores are used
streams. in nearly every credit transaction and even some “non-
credit” transactions. For example, credit scores are
2. Obtain/Maintain Sufficient Insurance: Although used to determine whether or not to offer you a job,
insurance comes at a cost, its cost (e.g., premium, de- dwelling, credit card, loan, insurance, etc. There are
ductible, etc.) is only a small percentage of the total numerous credit bureaus and each one uses a differ-
cost you would have to pay in the event of a catastro- ent formula to generate your credit score.
phe. Therefore, you should ensure you have sufficient
medical, funeral, automotive, owner/renter, etc. insur-

ance. You should read the insurance binders, coverag-

es and declarations in their entirety, make sure you 7. Do What Makes You Happy: Not all jobs are creat-
have a reputable insurer and periodically shop for ed equally and give you the same satisfaction. Howev-
quotes. er, happy employees produce happy results. Some of

3. Pay Off Your Debt: Now that you know who and us spend more time working than we do sleeping or
how much you owe from your budgets, you need to enjoying our family yet the work is going to be here
create a plan to pay off your debt. Being debt-free not even after us. For those reasons, you should enjoy
only increases you financial health but it also helps what you are doing for employment. Then, your labor
your physical and mental health. will not feel like work or in vain.

COMMUNITY AWARENESS

Personal Bill of Rights
1. I have the right to ask for what I want.
2. I have the right to say no to requests or demands I cannot meet.
3. I have the right to express all of my feelings, positive or negative.
4. I have the right to change my mind.
5. I have the right to make mistakes and not have to be perfect.
6. I have the right to follow my own values and standards.
7. I have the right to say no to anything when I feel I am not ready, it is unsafe, or it
violates my values.
8. I have the right to determine my own priorities.
9. I have the right not to be responsible for others' behaviors, actions, feelings, or
problems.
10. I have the right to expect honesty from others.
11. I have the right to be angry at someone I love.
12. I have the right to be uniquely myself.
13. I have the right to feel scared and say, "I'm afraid."
14. I have the right to say, "I don't know."
15. I have the right not to give excuses or reasons for my behavior.
16. I have the right to make decisions based on my feelings.
17. I have the right to my own needs for personal space and time.
18. I have the right to be playful and frivolous.
19. I have the right to be healthier than those around me.
20. I have the right to be in a non-abusive environment.
21. I have the right to make friends and be comfortable around people.
22. I have the right to change and grow.
23. I have the right to have my needs and wants respected by others.
24. I have the right to be treated with dignity and respect.
25. I have the right to be happy.

~ Author Unknown ~

FEATURED GREEKS
DELTA ZETA PHI FRATERNITY, INC.

SPIRTUAL PIECE

A Rhema Word

Tell God
Thank You

1 Thessalonians 5:18

In EVERY THING give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.

It is easy to lose sight of what is in front of us. It is easy to think we are where we are, because of the path we set for ourselves. Many of
us are living, and taking a lot for granted. We complain about living in an apartment, instead of a house, and there are people taking
shelter on a park bench. We complain about not having what we consider enough food, and there are people starving RIGHT NOW!

Where is our spirit of THANKSGIVING?
Paul is clear with his direction in this passage. In everything give thanks! Not in some things, BUT in EVERYTHING! We are to not only
give thanks, when we have made it through the storm. We shouldn’t wait until all of our bills are paid. We shouldn’t wait until we have
been approved for that car loan. We shouldn’t wait to hear back from that job interview. There is always a reason to utter, THANK YOU!
God has been entirely too good to us. He deserves nothing less than to find a thankful heart in every believer. The Bible, especially in
the Psalms, encourages a thankful heart:

Psalm 69:30, ''I will praise the name of God with a song, and will magnify him with thanksgiving.''
Psalm 95:2, ''Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving, and make a joyful noise unto him with psalms.''
Psalm 100:4, ''Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless His name.''

When God wakes us up, we should say…THANK YOU!
When we look back over our life, at what God has brought us through, we should say...THANK YOU!
Knowing that we are only living in this moment, because of God, we should say…THANK YOU!
When we look at the people and things that God has eliminated from our life, we should utter...THANK YOU!
When you are in the midst of the storm, THANK HIM! No matter what is happening in your life, THANK HIM!
God didn’t change because of your circumstance, tell Him…THANK YOU!
I made up my mind, that every time I get a chance, every time I get an opportunity, to say thank you unto God, I am going to open up my
mouth. I am going to tell God, “THANK YOU.” Most people had parents who taught them at a young age, “manners.” If somebody gave
them something, they didn’t just receive it, walk away, and act like you were owed something. The proper response that was taught to
follow, was, “THANK YOU!”
How many times have you helped someone with something and they didn’t say thank you? Think about how that frustrated you. Now
think about how God may feel!

IN EVERYTHING GIVE THANKS!
IT MAY BE LATE BUT SOMEBODY OUGHT TO SAY, “THANK YOU!”

FEATURED GREEKS
ELEVATE YOUR GRATITUDE!

Elevate Your Gratitude March 2017
"The Gratitude of Letting Go and Keeping It Moving!"
It takes courage to let go of anything that is no longer honoring who you are as a person.
For some reason, a myth runs rampant that we have to accept what is given to us. This
simply is not true. We do not have to accept anything we do not choose. Each one of us
are Creators and reserve the right to let go of whatever is necessary to keep it moving
unapologetically. I'll gladly take the risk of sounding cliché and remind you that life is
short. Here today and then gone too soon. Why not forgive? Not forget or condone, but
simply let it go because you deserve better. Who is going to give you bliss consistently,
if you do not create it for yourself within the moments? Each moment holds our present,
if we will just let go and keep it moving. Being content in the universal knowing that all
is well anyway. Keep opening your gifts. Each moment is your present. Now do You

and the world a favor... let it go and keep it moving!
Yours in Gratitude,

Bethany Kelley, MSW, LISW, CLC

FEATURED GREEKS
KAPPA ALPHA LAMBDA SORORITY, INC.

DAMSEL DIVA TIP of the MONTH

By Jordana Carter

Damsel Diva Tip of the Month:

Damsel In Defense; HelpHer Safety Tip:

Walk This Way (But Not Everyday)… Predictable patterns make the perpetrators planning a
piece of cake. You thought we were gonna say pie. Didn’t you? If you have a walking routine,
you should be changing it up regularly. Plan out different routes that you can take and identify
“safe houses” along the way. These shops or homes will give you a mid-route destination goal
to go to for safety in the event of an attack. It is always better to be safe than sorry.

Submitted by: Independent Damsel Pro: Jordana Carter
Here to help you “Protect Your Cookies.”
www.ProtectYourCookies.com
[email protected]

SUGGESTIVE READING

GREEK EVENTS
REAL BOIS TALK, INC.

GREEK EVENTS

GREEK EVENTS

GREEK EVENTS

GREEK UNITY

We are a community divided, that's what shown right, but
what's not being televised or reported is this, we carry each
other forward, no matter who we are or what we believe or

where come from. I applaud those who continue to make a
positive difference within our Communities that provide on-
going hope to overcome any obstacle that's put before us.

Unity will always Win.

GREEK UNITY

Am I My Bruh’s Keeper-Yes I Am! I Love You Sir!
Our Worlds Crossed On Purpose! Doors Are Open-
ing! Atmospheres Are Shifting! Everything Up Un-

til Thus Point Was Necessary!

#AllRoadsLeadToDZP #HappyBorndaySir

GREEK UNITY

GREEK UNITY

GREEK UNITY

GREEK ENTREPRENEURS

GREEK ENTREPRENEURS

Black Single Mothers and the Child Welfare System examines the struggles women of color face in working with the
child welfare system and how social workers who investigate childhood abuse and neglect can effect positive change.
This book addresses intersectionality and ideological, institutional, interpersonal, and internalized oppression and how it
affects the safety, permanence, and well-being of children. Through research and case examples, the reader will be im-
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amine ways oppression plays out in child welfare supports and services, and discover new integrated methods of ad-
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Email: [email protected]

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Delish Caterers is a full service catering company estab-
lished in 2013 to create custom menus to fit each cli-
ent’s unique taste and budget. Our goal is to ensure
complete customer satisfaction, aiming to please even
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Email inquiries to [email protected].

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COMMUNITY AWARENESS

MONTHLY SERVICE

Miller Children’s Hospital Sock & Folding Cart
GZRFI is committed to taking the time to On going...
put a smile on the faces of children.

Los Angeles Regional Food Bank
www.lafoodbank.org
Maryland Food Bank
www.mdfoodbank.org
Northern Illinois Food Bank
www.SolveHungerToday.org
Three Square Food Bank
www.threesquare.org
Atlanta Community Food Bank
www.acfb.org
Capital Area Food Bank
www.capitalareafoodbank.org
Food Bank of Central & Eastern North
Carolina
www.foodbankcenc.org
Inter-Faith Food Shuttle
www.foodshuttle.org

THANKSGIVING IN A BOX

COMMUNITY AWARENESS
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COMMUNITY AWARENESS
CRYSTAL CLEAR CONSULTING SERVICES

Crystal Clear Consulting Services (CCCS) is a multi-faceted organization
that provides guidance on business, career, education, financial and tech-
nological matters. We have over two decades of experience servicing a di-
verse clientele, which includes Fortune 500 leaders, LGBTQ individuals
and their families, etc. For the month of December, we are offering a free
budget template to accompany your free initial 15 minute consultation if
you mention that you saw our contact information in this Gazette. So, con-
tact CCCS today at (470) 588-CCCS (2227), as we make everything easy to
understand regardless of the complexity or size!

Regards,

Crystal Jones, CISA, MBA & MSIT

LGBTQ NON COLLEGIATE FRATERNITY & SORORITY
DIRECTORY

“Coming together is a beginning. Keeping together is progress.
Working together is success.” ~Henry Ford

Contact: (323) GAMMA-12 Contact: (301) 893-4511
Website: Website:
www.gammazetarhofraternity.com www.AlphaZetaGammaSorority.com
Email: [email protected]
Email: [email protected]
Contact: (951) KAPPA-10
Website : www.kappaxiomega.org Contact: (804) 503-9296
Email : [email protected]
Website: deltazetaphi2013.weebly.com
Contact: Jordana Carter (641) 715-3900 Mail-
box#48321 Email: [email protected]
Website:
www.kappaalphalambdasororitycom Contact: Jaleesa Milton-Durham (773) 658-
Email: [email protected] 0015
Website: www.zetapsizetasorority.com
Contact : (844) 4 BEREGAL
Website: www.alphalambdazeta.com Email: [email protected]
Email: [email protected] Contact: Soror N. Williams (770) 542-9141

Contact : Kendra Brinkley (386) 334-3055 Website: www.rhozetaphi.org
Website: http://kappalamdaphi.wix.com/
kappa-lambda-phi Email: [email protected]
Email: [email protected] [email protected]

Contact : Chrissy Greer (864) 245-9270 Contact: Brandon Dykes (985) 467-9462
Website: www.psisigmaupsilon.com (985) 510-0568
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.nuphizeta.org
Email: [email protected]

Contact: Katrina Young, National Finance
Lead (510) 205-9527
Website: http://www.oepi.com
Email: [email protected]

LGBTQ NON COLLEGIATE FRATERNITY & SORORITY
DIRECTORY

“Coming together is a beginning. Keeping together is progress.
Working together is success.” ~Henry Ford

Contact: Executive Board of Alpha Pi Delta Contact: Missy Cotton (469) 728-5696
Sorority, Inc. Website: lambdaxietasorority.com
Website: alphapidelta.com Email: [email protected]
Email: [email protected]
Facebook: Kappa Iota Sigma Sorority In-
Contact: DeShun Greer (469) 224-0459 corporated

Website: Email: Kappaiotasigmasorori-
WWW.THETAPIPSIFRATERNITYINC.COM [email protected]
Email:
Contact: Candace Mays (313) 236-4536 (m)
[email protected]
Website: www.pikappappsi.org
Contact: (504) 300-8279 Email: [email protected]
Website: www.thetaxitheta.org
Email: [email protected] Contact:: Amy Diaz (610) 597-5473
Facebook: Lambda Alpha Kappa Nu In-
Contact: Jacqueline Ware, Founder/Vice corporated
President (310)-227-2437 Email: AlphaKappaSororityInc@Gmail
Website: nutaubetainc.wix.com/fraternity
Email: [email protected] Contact: Ericka Winston (910) 853-3281
Facebook: Zeta King
Contact: Valerie Ryals, Grand Royal Presi- Email: [email protected]
dent/Founder (904)-537-0656 (cell)
Contact: Ashton Ramirez (702) 825 -1244
Website: Alphagammatheta2015.com
Email: [email protected] Website: Www.Chikappapsi.org

Contact: Executive Board (469) 209-5389 Email: [email protected]
Website:
www.nusigmakappafraternityinc@gmail.
com
Email: nusigmakappafraternity
[email protected]

LGBTQ NON COLLEGIATE FRATERNITY & SORORITY
DIRECTORY

“Coming together is a beginning. Keeping together is progress.
Working together is success.” ~Henry Ford

Contact: Jayden Durham (513) 307-0502
Website: www.sigmaalphaphifraternity.org
Email: [email protected]