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AKA-nomics
This internal component of the Extraordinary Service Program enables Rho Zeta Omega members to gain a basic understanding of economic issues and problems through 15-minute interactive discussions held during every chapter meeting. Members are actively engaged by a wealth of practical economic topics including budgeting and saving, credit reporting and credit scores, wealth building and management, and identity theft among many other financial concerns.
Black Family
The Black Family committee is charged with coordinating a network of support for a local family by tapping into the expertise and volunteerism of chapter members and available resources from community partners. The committee also supports the educational development of young Black males through partnering with male professional and fraternal organizations in Marietta and Cobb County, Georgia.
Entrepreneurship
Seeking to increase opportunities for existing business owners in Rho Zeta Omega, the Entrepreneurship committee plans an internal showcase as a means of promoting support for chapter entrepreneurs. Externally, the committee works with surrounding Metropolitan Atlanta chapters to plan Economic Smart Fairs to encourage networking and mentorship among entrepreneurs, provide information for aspiring business owners, and build community awareness about economic issues.
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Mae Carter Danzy Scholarship
Established in 1988, the Mae Carter Danzy Scholarship is named for Rho Zeta Omega’s first chapter president. Since then, the chapter has awarded more than $130,000 in scholarship funds to African-American young ladies who are graduating seniors in Marietta and Cobb County schools. In addition to exceptional grade point averages, Mae Carter Danzy Scholarship awardees also demonstrate leadership in their academic and extracurricular lives and volunteer throughout the community. Our exceptional scholars have gone on to attend many of the most notable colleges and universities in the Southeast and beyond as well as pursue post-graduate degrees and enter top career fields.
Cobb Chamber Partner in Education
As a Cobb County Chamber of Commerce Partner in Education, Rho Zeta Omega serves as a resource for two Marietta City schools – Park Street Elementary and Lockheed Elementary. The chapter participates in the annual Give Our Schools A Hand celebration and Teachers of the Year luncheon. Holding a seat on Lockheed Elementary’s school council, Rho Zeta Omega is actively engaged in helping school officials improve school performance. Chapter members are called upon as guest speakers, readers, and volunteers at both partner schools.
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