What is Everlasting?

Everlasting celebrates the friendship we all enjoy as members of Delta Zeta. A special sisterhood event, held in conjunction with the National Convention of the Sorority, Everlasting will provide new ways to connect and build community among Delta Zetas.

What is National Convention, and how will this one be different?

The National Convention of Delta Zeta is a chance for collegiate and alumnae delegates to come together to conduct Sorority business during the official business meetings. Traditionally, it has also included the celebration of award-winning chapters and individuals as well as leadership development opportunities. We will be doing all of that and adding new traditions with the Everlasting event.

Can a Convention delegate just attend the business meeting?

This year, the business meeting will be held in a hybrid model, allowing delegates who cannot travel to Orlando to still participate in the official business of the Sorority which includes voting on proposed Amendments to the Constitution, election of the National Council and approval of the sorority budget.

If I am in the area, can I just attend or participate in part of the events?Yes, if you are in the Orlando area, or even virtual, you can register to attend any of the non-Convention delegate sessions, from the opening celebration dinner on Thursday night to the member development programming during the day on Saturday. You must be registered though, to attend in-person events.

What should I wear for each event?

Arrival and Departure:
Please arrive and depart in suitable attire because first impressions are important. Casual summer outfits are appropriate. Let's look our Delta Zeta best! 

Opening Session: 
Casual summer outfits, dresses, slacks or Capri pants, but no jeans or shorts.

Business Meetings:  
A dress, suit, business pantsuit or skirt and blouse. Suits with shorts are not allowed nor are jeans. Guards will be instructed to turn away anyone inappropriately dressed.

Initiation and Memorial Service:
Initiates, new members and alumnae wear only white dresses, white skirts or white pants/slacks and white blouses. All clothing must be white and not ecru, not off-white nor winter white. Trim and buttons can be white, gold and silver ONLY, and must be subtle, tasteful and not distracting. Dresses should be suitable for daytime wear (no shorter than fingertip length) and not be formal wear. Pants/slacks must be ankle length or longer with no colored embellishments. Neither white jeans nor white denim are allowed.

• Shoes: Shoes shall be white or natural to match your skin tone. The heels or thick sole must not be distracting (i.e., no bright color heels, stilettos, etc.). Natural or white shade hose are optional. All white “no-show” or “low-cut” anklet socks (with no more than a 1” band) may be worn in replacement of white or natural (to match skin tone) shoes and must be clean and appear new.
• Jewelry: The Delta Zeta Badge with fastened chapter guard, if applicable, should be worn. Gold, silver, or white jewelry are allowed as long as they are subtle, tasteful and not distracting. Earrings must be no larger than a dime (recommended styles: studs, small hoops). Dangle earrings, large hoops and other distracting styles are not permitted. No watches are allowed at any time during Ritual ceremonies.
• Medical alert identification may be worn.
• Facial piercings: Must be white, silver or gold and must be smaller than a No. 2 pencil eraser (5 mm or 0.2 in.)
• Tattoos: Previous limitations on tattoos are removed. Visible tattoos are permissible.
• Nail polish and Makeup: Nail polish and light, daytime makeup are permissible and should be in keeping with the solemnity of the service.
• Hair accessories: Appropriate hair accessories may be worn, but should not call attention, and should be in good taste. They should be white, silver, gold or the color of the initiates hair only.

 
Saturday Keynotes, Breakouts and Vendor Fair:
Resort casual clothes, slacks, capri pants and/or dresses would all be great options. No jeans.

Closing Banquet:
Formal, tea length or semi-formal attire.