Eta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc

NATIONAL FOUNDERS

Eta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., a non-profit business and professional women’s organization, founded in 1942 by eleven women who attended Lewis Business College in Detroit, Michigan. The vision of these eleven visionary Founders was to promote higher scholastic standards, personal growth, career awareness, and to provide opportunities for community service. Eta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. was incorporated in 1943.

The eleven Founders were Ivy Burt Banks, Earline Carter, Katherine Douglas, Mae Edwards Curry, Merry Green Hubbard, Ethel Madison, Ann Porter, Lena Reed, Mattie Rankin, Atheline Shelton Graham, and Dorothy Sylvers Brown.

The purpose of Eta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. is to promote and develop closer fellowship between business and professional women and to work for their welfare; to obtain for women the opportunity for the highest standards in all business fields; to aid high school graduates by awarding scholarships to further their education in business and professional fields; and to contribute financially to local and national charities and to promote and assist in programs designated for improving the well-being of developmentally disabled citizens.

For over 80 years, Eta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. has provided services to improve the quality of life of individuals in many communities throughout the United States and the Virgin Islands. All programs and projects are consistent with our motto, “Not For Ourselves, But For Others”.

Epsilon Chapter (Dallas, Texas)

THE MOTTO OF ETA PHI BEA SORORITY, INC. :

"Not for ourselves but for others" . A model organization that is visible, effective, self-sustaining and growing to support the needs of the community.

Epsilon Chapter of Eta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. was organized May 24, 1958 under the direction of Mrs. Annette Clardy, Detroit, Michigan, who was at that time the "Grand Organizer", and Mrs Thelma Cooper, National President of Cleveland Ohio. Contact was made in Dallas with Mrs. Dickie Foster, a shrewd, astute businesswoman who was a longtime respected citizen of the Dallas community.  Through Mrs. Foster and ten other women, Epsilon became the Fifth Chapter of Eta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., and the First Southern Region Chapter to be organized. On June 28,1958, Epsilon Chapter was  chartered.

The Eleven chartered members were:

Through the ensuing years, Epsilon has remained totally aware of our Sorority's purposes and goals. Because of the dedication of its membership, Epsilon has survived many stresses and struggles over the years. Though members have come and gone for various reasons, the CORE of SISTERHOOD stands strong to persevere the Chapter and its purposes.

"Not for ourselves, but for others"