Montgomery Zetas gather at the Stork’s Nest for a Royal Tea to honor Amicettes
Members of the Alpha Rho Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc. hosted several members of one of its auxiliary groups recently, as they gathered at the Stork’s Nest for a Royal Tea.
The sorority’s project committee planned the Saturday occasion at the Augusta Street location to honor selected young ladies who participate in the chapter’s Amicettes program.
The committee, led by chairwoman April Faulk, is responsible for spearheading fundraising events for the sorority. The tea is one of several events being held to prepare the young ladies for their official introductions at the sorority’s Finer Womanhood Luncheon. The luncheon will be held March 26 at the Falcon’s Nest on the Maxwell Air Force Base Gunter Annex.
The Amicettes are girls ages 9 to 13 who strive to achieve the ideals set forth by the sorority in its international mission, and who demonstrate potential for leadership in service to the community. Amicettes are affiliated through local chapters worldwide.
Montgomery Amicettes Kylia Emerson, Kayla Exford and RaShanda Thomas were invited to enjoy the recent tea and to participate in an etiquette workshop conducted by Sandra Mims, assistant professor of Health and Physical Education at Alabama State University.
The young ladies received strands of pearls as gifts to commemorate their participation in the event, as well as their prospective introductions at the sorority’s luncheon. They had fun creating and decorating gingerbread houses and a special activity during the workshop, and were also gearing up to prepare Valentine’s baskets for the homeless in a few days.
At the tea, they were joined by chapter president Louvenia Graham, as well as JoAnn Ashley, Darwina Johnson, Ghandi S. Williams, Avionne Glasgow, Willer German and Valeria Murray along with younger guests, Cameron Johnson and Morgan Williams.
Hats and gloves were requested elements of the attire for the occasion. As guests arrived at high noon, they admired the variety of hats and the tearoom, which had been draped in blue and white silk curtains and accented with bows for the tea time event.
Tea tables were covered with white and blue cloths, set with blue and white china, and accented with dove-inspired centerpieces to support the sorority’s official colors and adopted symbols.
The decorations and table settings were prepared by Pamla Tilghman, and included a wooden dove that was featured on the table where the day’s midday treats were displayed, along with royal blue balls that were positioned to create the sorority’s name.
Tilghman joined them during the afternoon as a variety of teas were served with assorted finger sandwiches, fresh fruits and miniature cakes. Throughout the event, Sandra Mims demonstrated the proper way to hold a teacup.
