On October 18, 2003, six phenomenal women ended a long journey to establish a new beginning of excellence in the city of Slidell, Louisiana.  The chartering of Tau Kappa Zeta Graduate Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated was founded.  Charter members, Antonia Venice Aultman, Valerie Elizabeth Ducré, Jesselyn L. Harrison, Carmen Jordan-Dunphy, Lillie J. Madison and April B. Thompson-Ocaña were eager and determined to bring the principles of their illustrious sorority to the citizens of Slidell.  These women possessed the intelligence, drive and vivaciousness needed to enter the forefront of community service leaders.

Since Tau Kappa Zeta’s inception they have provided the community with vital seminars and events to further Zeta’s principles of Scholarship, Sisterhood, Service and Finer Womanhood.  Our chapter's mission statement to “foster higher education, community service, scholarship and promote finer womanhood and thus becoming leaders in the community who foster compassion and integrity to promote a healthier and stronger community.” With this in mind, we have continuously served our community and look forward to continuing our services.

TKZ with the help of our auxiliary group, the Zeta Amicae of Slidell and our young ladies the Archonettes present events for St. Tammany and Washington parishes throughout the year.  For example, prior to Covid, we have hosted free seminars to discuss today’s issues to better ourselves: mind, body and spirit.  The chapter has also been involved with youth and elder care seminars and this year we are focusing on Zeta’s initiative to get involved with social activism, volunteering and becoming a candidate to better serve the community.

Tau Kappa Zeta has also been invited and participated in such events as What's Next? What to do after high school graduation, Black History Programs and the annual Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. march.  Also, Tau Kappa Zeta is honored to support educational efforts by giving area graduating high school students our Lillie J. Madison Memorial Scholarship. To date we have given over $20,000 dollars to recipients.  We have partnered with the Keep Slidell Beautiful project by adopting a street to continue our efforts to serve Slidell, as well as, provide school supplies to educators.

Tau Kappa Zeta has been recognized and received awards at the National and Regional levels for its continued service to the community.  The chapter has received service awards, advisor of the year awards and the Distinguished Chapter of the Year award for the Southern Region. During our 15th year celebration at our Sisterhood Tea in December of 2018 Slidell Mayor Greg Cromer and the city presented our chapter a beautiful proclamation for the work we have accomplished in the city of Slidell.

NEW MEMBERSHIP: Membership in Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated is by invitation only. Zeta Phi Beta chapters observe potential members over a prolonged period of months prior to considering invitations for membership. If you are interested in Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. and would like more information regarding our events, please contact our membership coordinator zpbtkz031vp@gmail.com.   Interested ladies are welcome to attend any of our chapter's public events.

REACTIVE/TRANSFER MEMBERSHIP: If you are a Zeta Phi Beta Sorority member interested in reactivating or transferring your membership, we welcome you! Please contact our Reclamation/Transfer coordinator at zpbtkz031vp@gmail.com.  You can also click here for Reclamation Verification.