Zeta Chi Chapter
The Zeta Chi Chapter of Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Incorporated was chartered on November 29, 1963, in Houston, Texas. Zeta Chi has the prestigious honor of being the first chapter chartered in the Middlesouth Region. Twenty-six courageous registered nurses together with our visionary convener, Eunice Pointer, formed the initial chapter. The Zeta Chi Chapter was incorporated by the State of Texas in 1988. In April of 2010, the chapter was granted 501C (3) status as a non-profit/exempt organization (Zeta Chi Charitable and Educational Fund). The chapter has had the privilege of hosting the Sorority’s National Meeting (Boule’) in 1973 and 1989. Zeta Chi also hosted the Middlesouth Regional Meeting in 1978, 1982, 2011 and most recently in 2021. On May 20, 1972, Zeta Chi Chapter chartered an undergraduate chapter, Zeta Chi Beta, at Prairie View A&M University College of Nursing.
Through the years, Zeta Chi has embarked on and maintained many community partnerships and relationships. Zeta Chi’s steadfast commitment to serving the community has been and continues to be exhibited by our continual community service. Zeta Chi has conducted numerous community blood pressure screenings, assisted with Covid-19 vaccination clinics, held several Childhood Obesity Awareness programs and continues to annually raise funds for March of Dimes and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The Zeta Chi Chapter is in partnership with the Epilepsy Foundation, Lupus Foundation of America, National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI) Heart Truth for Women, Star of Hope Mission, and Covenant House just to name a few. Continuing our efforts to elevate the plane of Nursing, Zeta Chi annually awards scholarships to nursing students at Prairie View A&M University.
2023 was a year of recognition and celebration for Zeta Chi. The chapter was recognized by the Sorority with a National chapter service award (The Star Award) and on December 2, 2023, Zeta Chi celebrated it's 60th Diamond Anniversary.
Zeta Chi Chapter is proud of our pioneering past and continues to thrive in a dynamic present while striving towards a transformative and impactful future.
Cheryl Tims, BSN, RN
Basileus
Zeta Chi Chapter, Inc.
