In January 2020, the chapter began hosting a community-wide Annual Founders Day Luncheon alternating between Lawrence and Topeka. This luncheon honors the Founders of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, our Five Pearls, Arizona Cleaver Stemons, Pearl Anna Neal, Myrtle Tyler Faithful, Viola Tyler Goings, and Fannie Pettie Watts.
At this Founders Day Luncheon, Chi Delta Zeta also honors our founding principles by recognizing one person in the Lawrence community and one in the Topeka community who exemplifies Scholarship and Service. Community members who have been recognized thus far are:
2020
SCHOLARSHIP - Dr. Beryl New, Topeka Public Schools, Topeka, KS
SERVICE - Pastor Eric Galbreath, Ninth Street Missionary Baptist Church, Lawrence, KS
2022
SCHOLARSHIP - Principal Miah Lugrand, Pickney Elementary School, Lawrence, KS
SERVICE - Rev Delmar White, New Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church, Topeka, KS
2023
SCHOLARSHIP - Angie Grau, Owner of Paper June Bookstore, Topeka, KS
SERVICE - Kansas Appleseed Center for Law and Justice, Lawrence, KS