Zeta Phi Beta Sorority IHQ Under Fire

[darling1]

foundations can/will decide individually what they want to do. with a credit and background check, those things can be a deterrent (sp?) and will provide a sense of security in that a clean credit and background would mean the that there will be no problems when it comes to a foundation's money.

however, if people want to steal or get over they will try for a variety of reasons. this is why it is important for there to be proper checks and balances and for people to not be fearful of stepping up when there is some impropriety going on.

Originally posted by NUPE4LIFE
Zeta will move on from this. Now as we all move on, here's a question for thought. Will we now do credit and background checks on people wanting to lead our orgs. I work for the FSU Foundation and we have to go through both a credit check and background screening.

[Erik P Conard]

those crooked Zeta girls were probably democrats anyway.

[Rudey]

Originally posted by NUPE4LIFE
Zeta will move on from this. Now as we all move on, here's a question for thought. Will we now do credit and background checks on people wanting to lead our orgs. I work for the FSU Foundation and we have to go through both a credit check and background screening.

What would that matter?

Was the woman who did this a career criminal?

Were all those top level executives straight out of Rikers?

-Rudey

[jubilance1922]

Originally posted by Erik P Conard
those crooked Zeta girls were probably democrats anyway.

What the hell does political affiliation have to do with this?

I think another person needs to be added to my ignore list.

[mulattogyrl]

Originally posted by Erik P Conard
those crooked Zeta girls were probably democrats anyway.

Shut up.

[CrimsonTide4]

Originally posted by Erik P Conard
those crooked Zeta girls were probably democrats anyway.

HMPH!

I think you had a crush on a Zeta back in college when you were young and spry, but she rejected you.

[DSTCHAOS]

Originally posted by Erik P Conard
those crooked Zeta girls were probably democrats anyway.

Democrats are the devil. Republicans are the devil. Go Independent.

[adpiucf]

I've seen this happen on local levels with chapter treasurers, housing corporations and alumnae associations across different organizations and in other nonprofit groups. It's a breach of trust, and while the public perception is terrible, we do know that for any misconduct that occurs, there are many honorable, ethical and wonderful members who do good. Zeta will rise above this.

[blueGBI]

Originally posted by Erik P Conard
those crooked Zeta girls were probably democrats anyway.

Don't you have small chapters to bash for not being good enough to have 100+ members?

[FeeFee]

Originally posted by Erik P Conard
those crooked Zeta girls were probably democrats anyway.

Um, the ladies of Zeta Phi Beta are GROWN WOMEN, not girls.

[OhioCentaur]

I hate when people do that... why should the whole organization be labeled for the mistake of a few?? Who are you to cast the first stone?? Whether what was done was right or wrong, how can u get on a public forum and disrespect all the ladies who are apart of that organization with such a comment. I'm offended because i have family affiliation with the organization and i stand here today in their TOTAL defense!

I really think u should not only edit YOUR ignorance but apologize to those you've offended.

[DSTCHAOS]

Originally posted by OhioCentaur
I really think u should not only edit YOUR ignorance but apologize to those you've offended.

Was his comment that offensive? Get over his comment, people. Why would some of you take his comment seriously?

[OhioCentaur]

My aunt whom i love dearly is a member of ZphiB and i dont take lightly to people making comments like that to those i hold close to my heart. Flat out there isnt any confusion to what i just said. Yes the comment wasnt that big of a deal BUT its the implications and the fact that he made it stretch to all who wear the letters and not just those who did the deed.

[Wolfman]

As I tied to comment upon earlier in two posts, this is a serious phenomenon, one which has the potential to erode the effectiveness of important institutions, esp. black institutions which tend to be less stable financially, and those whom they serve are more vulnerable and looking for these institutions for their aid, not only financially but emotionally and morally as role models as well. This is why these breaches of trust are an attack on the very values they preach and proclaim. Because strong leadership from "educated and trained" people who can articulate the vision for the uplift of the poor and downtrodden is valued so much, often more leeway is given them to do what they've been entrusted to do, often by passing certain conventions that are accepted in some quarters. Thus, it's a dastardly act to abuse this privilege for the sake of rapacious avarice.
Saturday, I was talking with a chapter brother who works as a development officer at an HBCU. He talked about trustee board members not asking tough questions when they see discrepensies in buget reports. There is a "pressure" to aver to those in authority or a well-worn malaise born of the feeling that 'this is just the way things work'. Even thought these things go on in orgs. of all kinds, there are, I feel, some dynamics that are culturally ingrained in the African American community that have to be addressed, whether they be Greek orgs., churches, HBCUs,etc. in terms of this issue.

[OhioCentaur]

well said wolfman!