Youth Auxiliary
Groups
The first clubs were formed in the 1950's
under the names of Zetalites, Amicettes and Archonettes. These clubs were
composed of young ladies between the ages of 9 and 18 who were
matriculating in junior and senior high school. In July 1994 at the 74th
Boule, the national body officially adopted the Pearlettes as a national
youth auxiliary of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. In January 1996, the age
range was extended to age 8, instead of 7; in order to get a smooth
transition from Pearlette to Amicette.
These clubs are sponsored by various
chapters of the Sorority. Programs were developed, guidelines established
and they are viable links to the Sorority.
Currently the programs are classified as
followed:
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Archonettes- High school youth group
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Amicettes- Youth group ages 9 - 13 years
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Pearlettes- Youth group ages 4 - 8 years
Zeta Tau Zeta has one Archonette club in
Matteson, IL. The club meets on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month at
Colin Powell Middle School. Our city Amicette/Archonette club meets at
Bethel Imani Lutheran Church at 62001 Sangamon St, Chicago, IL. If you
have young ladies who would be interested in becoming members please
contact Gwendolyn Carson at gmc2130@sbcglobal.net.