Clarion Call Winter 2008 - Omega Psi Phi Fraternity

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Winter 2008 , Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.
mega’s Clarion Call
Brother State Senator, Anthony Hill
Accepts Florida State Legislature’s Apology For Slavery
Interview With The 2nd Vice Grand
Basileus, Brother Brian S. Gundy
2008 Undergraduate Summit
Atlanta, Georgia
BROTHER WILLIE FRANK HINCHEN
EDUCATOR AND AN OMEGA MAN OF OUR TIME
Contents
Omega’s Clarion Call
Vol. 1 * No. 4 * Winter 2008
An official publication of
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.
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(Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter) by Omega
Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. at its publications
office: 3951 Snapfinger Parkway; Decatur,
GA 30035.
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Contents Pages
Grand Officers And Supreme Council Members
1
Former Grand Basilei
2
District Representatives
3
Editorial Board
4
Message From The Grand Basileus
5
Editor’s Commentary
7
Cover Story: Brother Willie F. Hinchen, Educator
8
Brian Gundy “Q And A” Lead In Story To The
3951 Snapfinger Parkway
Decatur, GA 30035
Omega’s Clarion Call deadlines
Spring Issue - February 15
Summer Issue – May 15
Fall Issue- August 15
Winter Issue – November 15
DEADLINES ARE
SUBJECT TO CHANGE
OMEGA PSI PHI FRATERNITY, INC.
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Educators
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Social Action
39
Mandated Programs
49
Human Interest
61
Florida State Legislature Apologizes For Slavery
75
Omega Chapter
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OMEGA’S
Grand Officers
and GRAND
SupremeOFFICERS
Council Members
Warren G. Lee Jr.
Grand Basileus
(972) 484-9517 - Office
(972) 484-9704 - Office Fax
(972) 503-2718 - Home
(972) 503-2715 - Home Fax
(214) 587-2266 - Cell
[email protected]
Carl A. Blunt
1st Vice Grand Basileus
(602) 263-7500 - Office
(480) 502-3669 - Home
(415) 468-2829 – Home (Sf)
(415) 468-2829 – Cell (Sf)
(415) 652-6223 - Cell
[email protected]
Antonio F. Knox
Grand Keeper Of Finance
(919) 839-8065 – Home
(919) 571-4888 – Work
(919) 609-8569 – Cell
[email protected]
Michael R. Adams.
Grand Counselor
(225) 925-0208 – Home
(225) 346-8716 – Work
(225) 892-4010 - Cell
[email protected]
Rev. Farrell Duncombe
Grand Chaplain
(334) 288-6634 – Home
(334) 322-3640 – Cell
(334) 318-6847– Cell
(334) 727-4821 – Office
(334) 727-4757 – Office
[email protected]
George H. Grace
Immediate Past Grand Basileus
(305) 260-8083 – Office
(305) 232-1600 – Home
(888) 929-7538 – Pager
(305) 238-2921 – Fax
(305) 936-6435 – Cell
[email protected]
[email protected]
Joseph F. Bowers Jr.
Undergraduate Representative
(313) 538-9643 – Home
(734) 487-3586 – Work
[email protected]
[email protected]
James Mckoy
Undergraduate Representatve
(704) 852-4070 – Home
(919) 423-2242 – Cell
[email protected]
Walter G. Body
Grand Marshal
Home 205-942-5735
Work 205-849-4785
Cell 205-410-8745
Email [email protected]
Benjamin L. Hart
Undergraduate Representative
(601) 398-2261 - Home
(601) 540-2961 – Cell
(601) 979-2571 - Work
[email protected]
Brian S. Gundy
2nd Vice Grand Basileus
(214) 621-7946 - Cell
[email protected]
Charles A. Bruce
Grand Keeper Of Records And Seal
(636) 227-3254 - Home
(314) 553-3539 - Work
(314) 703-6403 – Cell
[email protected]
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FORMER
GRAND BASILEI
OMEGA’S
FORMER
GRANDAND
BASILEI
EX - OFFICIO SUPREME COUNCIL MEMBERS
George H. Grace - (37th)
Immediate Past Grand Basileus
(305) 260-8083 – Office
(305) 232-1600 – Home
(888) 929-7538 – Pager
(305) 238-2921 – Fax
(305) 936-6435 – Cell
[email protected]
[email protected]
Dr. Moses C. Norman, Sr. (33rd)
(404) 696-8519 -home
[email protected]
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James S. Avery (28th)
Olmf Board Member
(609) 409-1365 - Home
(609) 409-1384 – Fax
[email protected]
Quette – Joan
C. Tyrone Gilmore, Sr. (34th)
(864) 576-6348 – Home
(864) 594-4398 - Fax
(864) 809-7707 - Cell
[email protected]
Dr. Edward J. Braynon, Jr. (30th)
Olmf Board Member
(305) 932-7433 – Home/fax
Contact – Keith (Son), 404- 241-4553
Dr. Dorsey Miller (35th)
(954) 755-4822 – Home
(954) 753-0864 – Home Fax
(954) 332-0366 – Work
(954) 332-0368 – Fax
(954) 298-4042 – Cell
[email protected]
Burnel E. Coulon (31st)
Olmf Board Member
(317) 293-9919 – Home/fax
(317) 523-8919
[email protected]
[email protected]
Lloyd Jordan Esq. (36th)
(202) 663-7272 – Office
(202) 256-3109 - Cell
(202) 419-2838 – Fax
[email protected]
[email protected]
DISTRICT
REPRESENTATIVES
AND
OMEGA’S
DISTRIC
REPRESENTATVES
SUPREME COUNCIL MEMBERS
Vaughn M. Willis
1st District Representative
(203) 287-1941 – Home
(203) 789-7111 – Work
(203) 537-7307 – Cell
[email protected]
Horace W. Chase
5th District Representative
(731) 668-1799 – Home
(731) 695-0238 - Cell
(731) 425-2610 – Work
[email protected]
Willie “Mercenary” Hinchen
Home: 972-274-3195
Cell: 972-979-4770
E-mail: [email protected]
Marvin C. Dillard
2nd District Representative
(201) 567-9819-home
(201) 567-8306-home Fax
(201) 220-1897-cell
[email protected]
Charles J. Worth
(252) 257-0787-home
(252) 456-4738-fax
(252) 456-2004-work
(252) 213-1818-cell
[email protected]
Glenn A. Matthews
(608) 240-3612-work
(414) 562-9479-home
(414) 617-9464-cell
[email protected]
[email protected]
Mark E. Jackson
3rd District Representative
(202) 829-5256 – Home
(703) 601-3929 – Work
(202) 491-6011- Cell
[email protected] - [email protected]
Joseph T. Williams
(334) 727-2566 – Home/fax
(334)) 703-0346 – Cell
[email protected]
Charles C. Peevy
(602) 617-3443 - Cell
(480) 219-5269
[email protected]
Dewey Ortiz
(614) 692-8257 work
(614) 657-7044 home
[email protected]
[email protected]
Jeffrey T. Smith
(800) 842-2638 Ext. 2166 – Office
(303) 375-0514 – Home
(303) 513-4437 - Cell
[email protected]
Jonathan N. Griffin Sr.
011-49-160-331-8028 – Cell
(803) 287-2628 – Worldwide
[email protected]
[email protected]
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Omega’s Clarion Call Publication Editorial Board
Volume I * No. 2 * Summer 2007 * www.oppf.org
Managing Editor
Editorial Board
Contributing Writers
Winter 2008 , Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.
mega’s Clarion Call
Brother Troy Moore
Decatur, GA 30035
(214)-769-5245 (c)
(972)-554-1141, ext. 286 (o)
Email: [email protected]
Brother Carl A. Blunt
Brother Reginald L. Braddock
Brother Charles A. Bruce
Brother Charles Johnson, Jr.
Brother Warren G. Lee, Jr.
Brother Troy Moore
Brother Walter T. Richardson
Brother George A. Smith
Brother State Senator, Anthony Hill
Accepts Florida State Legislature’s Apology For Slavery
Interview With The 2nd Vice Grand
Basileus, Brother Brian S. Gundy
Atlanta, Georgia
Brother Dr. Charles A. Christopher
BROTHER WILLIE FRANK HINCHEN
District Directors
Of Public Relations
1st District: Brother Keith Matthews
2nd District: Brother Zanes Cypress
3rd District: Brother Terrence Gilliam
4th District: Brother Christopher Welch
5th District: Brother L. Rodney Bennett
6th District: Michael A. Boykin
7th District: Brother Darron Toston
8th District: Brother Trevis Sallis
9th District: Brother Roger T. Watkins
Assistant: Brother Wayne Pollard 10th District: Brother Tim Tyler
12th District: Brother Robert L. Woodson
13th District: Brother Eugene M. Horton, Jr.
Brother Federico Waldrond (Korea)
International Photographer
Emeritus
Brother John H. Williams
International Photographer
Brother Reginald Braddock
Assistant International
Photographers
Brother James Witherspoon
Brother Manny McCrea
Brother George T. Smith
Brother Galvin Crisp Jr.
Brother Wayne Pollard
Brother D’Wayne S. Young
Brother Curtis Lawrence
Videographer
Brother Curtis Lawrence
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EDUCATOR AND AN OMEGA MAN OF OUR TIME
About The Cover
Brother Willie Frank Hinchen served as an
educator in the Wilmer-Hutchins Independent
School District in Wilmer, TX at WilmerHutchins High School for 30 years before his
retirement in May of 2004. As an educator
with the School District, he was cast in a myriad of roles with responsibilities uncommon to
his contemporaries.
“…Willie Hinchen, who joined Omega at Jarvis
Christian College in 1972, said pledging the
Fraternity is a life long commitment. You stay
financially involved and contribute your time
and efforts to humanity through the Fraternity…you don’t stop after you graduate…”
The Atlanta Constitution
December 10th, 1995
Message From The Grand Basileus
OMEGA PSI PHI
38th Grand Basileus,
Brother Warren G. Lee, Jr.
FRATERNITY, INC.
Greetings!
Years ago, my parents admonished me that “a degree is your key”. In our home,
education was a very high priority. Over time, I have seen the emphasis on “getting a
degree” diminish. In this issue of Omega’s Clarion Call, we have highlighted Education
and educators. Our desire is to re-energize our community’s emphasis on education.
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. is an organization of educated men. Therefore, I run the
risk of “preaching to the choir” or convincing those who are already believers.
Notwithstanding, I believe there is value in refreshing what we believe.
I hope you will enjoy this issue and that it will encourage you to send us your stories for
future editions. Since we are all leaders, I know we all have a story to tell.
I am also pleased to extend an invitation for you to join us in Birmingham Alabama for
our 75th Grand Conclave. The Grand Conclave promises to enlighten, empower, and
energize your commitment to the organization. We hope to paint the city of
Birmingham and the state of Alabama in a sea of purple and gold.
Yours in Friendship and Fraternity,
Warren G. Lee, Jr.
38th Grand Basileus
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From The Desk Of The Managing Editor:
Brother Troy Moore
Omega’s Clarion Call Editorial Board Policies
Omega’s Clarion Call is one of three official publications
of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Like its predecessor,
this publication is charged with providing a quality
magazine which is representative of the high standards of
the organization and contains substantive and informative
materials for its readers.
Editorial Board Policies And Procedures
All chapter articles must be submitted directly to the
District Director of Public Relations before the deadline
dates. This will allow for editing by the District Director of
Public Relations prior to submission to the International
Editor. All articles will be submitted by the DDPR’s by
email only to [email protected]. A maximum of
three articles per chapter will be allowed per publication
/ edition.
All articles must be reviewed for grammatical perfection,
correct spelling, and proper tense and syntax. They must
also be reviewed for acceptable composition and form,
relevance and journalistic style. The articles should
address who, what, when, where, and how. They should
not exceed one page and they should be single spaced only.
Photos should have captions which will properly identify
the persons and the event or they will not be used.
The Omega’s Clarion Call Editorial Board reserves the
right to reject any article or to make any editorial changes
deemed appropriate.
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allow an instant update of your address. Go on line to
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should also check with their local post offices to verify if
there are any pending address forwarding requests, mail
holding requests or address change requests on file.
Brother Troy Moore
Managing Editor of Omega’s Clarion Call
Decatur, GA 30035
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Brothers are encouraged to join, save, borrow and take
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welcomes new ideas, input and suggestions to make this
credit union the finest in the world at servicing the needs
of the Brotherhood.
Educating The Black American
The Brown vs. Board of
Education decision was
the catalyst that sparked
the dawn of modern Black
education. At the death of
Chief Justice Fred Vinson,
Brother Troy Moore
the newly appointed Chief
Justice, Earl Warren, stated in a landmark decision,
that “We conclude, unanimously, in the field of public
education the doctrine of separate but equal has no
place. Separate educational facilities are inherently
unequal”.
Since the Brown decision, education for Blacks in
America has undergone a dramatic metamorphosis.
The Negro Almanac is a reference work on the BlackAmerican. The following statistics have been taken
from The Negro Almanac:
It states, in 1954, less than 1% of Black students in the
South attended schools with White children. By 1968,
20% of Black students in the South attended schools
that were more than 50% White, and by 1978, 44% did
so. Nationally, in 1978, 38% of Black students were
in schools that contained more than 50% of Whites in
the student body. These figures underscore two points:
desegregation has progressed, and a great deal more
needs to be achieved.
Not only has desegregation increased over the past
three decades, it also has had a positive effect on
Black students. Some of the effects are: (1) Academic
achievement rose as the Black student learned more.
(2) Black aspirations, already high, were positively
affected; self-esteem rose; and self-acceptance as a
Black American grew. (3) Tolerance, respect, and
occasional friendships were the chief characteristics of
student and teacher relations in desegregated schools.
(4) Virtually none of the negative predictions by
segregationists - lower achievement, aggravated selfconcepts of Black children, and growing disorder in
desegregated schools - found support in the studies of
actual desegregation.
The factors that have come about through
desegregation have had a profound effect on the
education of Black students. From 1960 to 1997, the
proportion of Black students receiving a high school
diploma has more than tripled for Black females, from
21.8% to 76%, and more than quadrupled for Black
males, 18.2% to more than 73%. And, the same holds
true for Black students receiving a four year college
degree, where for females it has more than quadrupled,
3.3% to almost 14%, and for males the same, going
from 2.8% to 12.5%.
Our people no longer live in a one dimensional world
of education controlled by the ill-intentions of others.
If one chooses, he has access to education from the
elementary to secondary level without the expectation
of fear or intimidation. We are no longer limited to
and persecuted by the confines of a separate and allegedly equal education system. Black Americans have
evolved to a level of respectability in education that is
envied by today’s post modern world.
Black America, of course, continues to have education
issues that range from lack of access to apathy. In
light of the issues and truths that prevail, countless efforts are realized daily within the Black community by
individuals who have taken a stand in the pursuit of
the educational welfare of young Black America. We
have been fortunate to have Brothers in Omega who
have also dedicated their lives to the cause of Educating The Black American.
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C
O
V
E
STORY
Brother Willie Frank Hinchen
Educator And An Omega Man Of Our Time
Brother Willie Frank Hinchen served as an educator
in the Wilmer-Hutchins Independent School District in
Wilmer, TX at Wilmer-Hutchins High School for 30
years before his retirement in May of 2004. As an educator with the School District, he was cast in a myriad
of roles with responsibilities uncommon to his contemporaries. As a staff member of Wilmer Hutchins
High School, he taught a number of subjects to include
English and Social Studies as well as serving in the
position of Varsity Coach of various high school level
sports.
Recognizing Brother Hinchen’s enthusiasm, innovativeness, positive attitude and love for teaching and
his students, the Wilmer-Hutchins Independent School
District leadership employed him as Director of Student Services at Wilmer-Hutchins High School, where
he served for the last seven years of his career. His
talents as an educator shined brightest in this position,
as his charge was to directly work with students and
parents in navigating through social issues and concerns to include healthy and positive problem solving.
Brother Hinchen’s approach to conflict management
and resolution of disciplinary issues proved to be a
corner stone asset to the School District and the greatest of his talents as an administrator.
those same footsteps NBA Slam Dunk champion, Spud
Webb is a WHHS graduate. Wilmer-Hutchins High
School’s most famous successful graduate is Brother
State Senator, Royce West, Esq.
Brother Hinchen remains a member of the Association of Teachers and Professional Educators (ATPE)
of which he organized the local Wilmer-Hutchins ISD
chapter. He also remains a member of the Texas High
School Coaches Association. One of the greatest highlights of his career as an educator was being selected
as the keynote speaker of the graduating class of Kennedy Junior High-School. Brother Hinchen is a recipient of the James Gates Outstanding Teacher of the
Year Award from the Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce.
He has been active in education related professional
organizations, school related community groups and a
sponsor for many school activities along with college
visits to his students of which 100 have received degrees from Jarvis Christian College. Brother Hinchen
meshed exceptionally well with his peers, having presented a frank and outgoing persona that proved reassuring and trustworthy to those with whom he worked
and served in the School District.
With universally recognized verbal skills and a rich
subject matter knowledge base, his colleagues and superiors described him as having a bona-fide creative
spirit with unmatched imagination that allowed him
to easily make classroom discussion and instruction
vivid and meaningful to students and, occasionally,
fellow teachers. His physical energy and drive to do
a good job, however demanding, remains legendary at
Wilmer-Hutchins High School.
A native of Carthage, TX and the sixth of seven children, Brother Hinchen is a 1971 graduate of Carthage
High School and a 1975 graduate of Jarvis Christian
College in Hawkins, TX. There he received a Bachelor of Science Degree in English and Social Studies.
He has since been named as a Jarvis Christian College Distinguished Alumni and Heritage Award Winner. Brother Hinchen shares a rare distinction with his
siblings. All seven Hinchen siblings are graduates of
Jarvis Christian College.
He served as the Wilmer-Hutchins High School Coordinator of its annual Career Day. Brother Hinchen
described this program as his Baby. The Program
was created to show students and parents that former
Wilmer-Hutchins High School students have proven
themselves in the corporate world and that any future
Wilmer-Hutchins High School graduate could walk in
Brother Hinchen and his loving wife, Doris, have
celebrated nearly 20 years of life together. Doris is a
Grambling State University alumnus and is a native
of Ringgold, Louisiana. They have four adult children
to include Shawnone, Kevan, Chandra, Kimberly and
son-in-law, Galen Henry. They have three grand children to include Alexander, Messiah and Addisyn as well
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Brother Hinchen was elected as Ninth District Representative at the District Meeting in Houston, TX in 2007.
He is currently serving a second term as District Representative for the 2008-09 fiscal year after having been
re-elected at the District Meeting in San Antonio, TX.
He has a plethora of credentials in
Omega to include:
*Immediate Past Ninth District First Vice District Representative
*Life Member #2883
*2004 International Omega Man of the Year
*Meritorious Service Award, 9th District
*Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Scroll of Honor
Brother Willie Frank Hinchen and his wife, Doris
as the family pet, a two-year-old miniature schnauzer
named Michelle. He and his wife, Doris, are faithful
members of Antioch Fellowship Missionary Baptist
Church in Dallas, TX, where Brother Hinchen works
with Greek Ministry and the Youth Ministry. He is also
a member of the North Texas Tri-Cities Branch of the
NAACP.
Brother Hinchen was initiated into Omega in the
spring of 1972 by way of Phi Beta Chapter at Jarvis
Christian College. Presently, he is a member of Theta
Alpha Chapter in Dallas, TX and is a Life Member of
Omega, OLMF # 2863.
During his tenure with Theta Alpha Chapter, he has
served in the capacity of Reclamation and Retention
Chairman, Fan Drive Chairman and on various other
committees. He was voted Omega Man of the Year in
Phi Beta Chapter and Theta Alpha Chapter as well as
receiving the Basileus Award in both chapters. In the
year 2004, he was named International Omega Man
of the Year. One of Brother Hinchen’s most profound
moments in Omega was being present to see his legacy
enter into the folds of Omega by way of his very own
birth chapter, Phi Beta Chapter.
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*US Hammond Service Award, Theta Alpha Chapter
*Past Regional Director of OLMF-Region Nine
*Omega Life Membership Foundation
*Past chairman, International Retention Committee
*East Texas Regional Intake Chairman
*East Texas Area State Representative
*Four time-Past President of the Lone Star State Ques Organization
Brother Hinchen’s extraordinary success as an educator
was the result of an uncommon persona who commanded respect from his students and his colleagues not by
Mercenary means, but with enthusiasm, an innovative
spirit and a genuine commitment to students of WilmerHutchins High School.
Now that he has retired from the Wilmer-Hutchins Independent School District, he has begun to focus his efforts
in service to Omega. He supports the Grand Basileus’
theme of Three Looks One Focus: Family, Friendship
& Fraternity and firmly believes that if Omega is to continuously make a difference in the lives of Black People,
it is imperative that the Fraternity selects leaders who
are genuinely committed to the concept of building a
nation within a nation.
Interview With The 2nd Vice Grand Basileus,
Brother Brian S. Gundy
By Brother Troy Moore
Section 3 of the Constitution and By Laws of Omega
documents the purpose and directives of the office of
2nd Vice Grand Basileus. This Omega man must be an
undergraduate at the time of his election and is deemed
the third in line of leadership of the Fraternity. The following are the mandated directives for the office of 2nd
Vice Grand Basileus: (a) Have general supervision over
the Undergraduate Chapters and help direct their activities; (b) Perform such other duties as are assigned to
him by the Grand Basileus or the Supreme Council; (c)
Monitor and report the state of undergraduate members
on a regular basis and provide such recommendations as
are appropriate for corrective actions and enhancement
activities of the undergraduate members; (d) Chair the
Undergraduate Council, composed of the undergraduatemembers of the Supreme Council and each Second Vice
District Representative; and (e) Serve as an ex-officio
member of all standing committees to provide advice and
counsel regarding undergraduate issues and concerns.
I had the opportunity to interview Brother Gundy to get
his take on what is required of the 2nd Vice Grand Basileus. He was also generous in discussing his background
as well as other issues that concern the undergraduate
Brothers of Omega.
Clarion and Call: Omega has members in every state in
the Nation and all over the world. Brother Gundy, what
town and state are you from and what high school did
you attend?
Brother Gundy: I was originally born in Monroe, Louisiana but I moved to Dallas, Texas in the 2nd grade and
lived there ever since. I graduated from Lake Highlands
High School in North Dallas where I participated in the
band as the first Black male Drum Major, Captain of the
Step Team, Younglife (Christian Outreach Organization)
participant and the Church Youth Choir.
Clarion and Call: You attended Grambling State University, in Grambling, LA. What organizations were you
affiliated with while at GSU and what years did you attend the University?
Brother Gundy: I pledged my allegiance to Omega
in the spring of 2003. I was involved in the World Famous Grambling State University Tiger Marching Band
as Freshman of the year, Saxophone Section Leader,
Drum Major and Student Director. I was also involved
in Sweet Sexy Saxes (GSU Band Saxophone Section),
Kappa Kappa Psi National Honorary Band Fraternity as
President of the spring 2002 pledge class, corresponding
Secretary and Vice President for Membership Education
and Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. as Gamma Gamma
Chapter Chaplain and Social Action Chair (National Undergraduate Social Action Chapter of the Year).
Clarion and Call: Many, over the years, have been inspired to pledge Omega for an infinite number of reasons.
Who and /or what inspired you to pursue Omega?
Brother Gundy: My mother is a die-hard member of
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and being that my father was not always able to be around; my mother saw
a need to surround me with good men. At the top of
her list were men of Omega. She made sure that I was
involved in programs such as Alpha Iota Iota Chapter’s
Talent Hunt, (Plano, TX) where I had an opportunity to
see Brothers in action setting a good example for me.
In addition to that, at my church in Dallas, North Dallas Community Bible Fellowship, many men of Omega
were very influential. Brother Ron Silas (Alpha Iota Iota
Chapter), Brother Leslie Smith, our pastor who was initiated by way of Gamma Gamma Chapter at Grambling
College and Brother Satisfield, among many others. Finally, the Brothers of Gamma Gamma Chapter, during
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my freshman year and even now, were the cream of the
crop on Grambling’s campus and everybody, along with
myself, aspired to be like them as well as one of them.
Clarion and Call: There has been a number of 2nd Vice
Grand Basilei before you. When did you become interested in pursuing this elected position and how did you
begin your journey?
Brother Gundy: As a neophyte, I did not see the potential that some of my chapter prophytes saw in me, but as
I traveled and began to truly experience Omega, it truly
helped me learn who I was and what type of organization
I had become a part of. In 2004, I had an opportunity to
attend the Undergraduate Caucus of the Grand Conclave.
It was there, I first met Brother Mo Bamiduro, who was
2nd Vice Grand Basileus at the time. This Brother was
really on top of his game as the chair of that meeting. He
only tolerated excellence from the Brothers both undergraduate and graduate alike in and out of meeting settings. Seeing an undergraduate Brother controlling such
an environment professionally had such a positive impact
on me and inspired me to be that type of leader in the Fraternity as well. In fact, I was nominated for a position at
that meeting and declined the nomination because I felt
that my responsibilities in the band at Grambling State
University were too great. However, I told myself that
if I ever got another opportunity that I would run for 2nd
Vice Grand Basileus. It just so happened that I had one
conclave left before I graduated. I ran and I won!
their potential ability to gain power, acquire the ability to
shine as individuals, and combat those things in Omega
that should not be in order to keep the vision that God
himself blessed our Founders with.
Clarion and Call: Like all positions of leadership in
the Fraternity, the 2nd Vice Grand Basileus can also find
himself spinning his wheels. What would you consider a
goal that you were unable to accomplish?
Clarion and Call: The position of 2nd Vice Grand
Basileus is challenging, demanding and requires a high
degree of political and academic skill. Much is to be
accomplished during the tenure of the 2nd Vice Grand
Basileus. What do you feel has been your greatest accomplishment during your tenure as such?
Brother Gundy: One goal that I feel we were unable to
accomplish was bridging the gap between the youth and
seasoned Brothers of the Fraternity in totality. I think in
this regard during this tenure, we have made great strides
towards this goal. However, some Brothers do not realize the gap is smaller than we think. When the youth
decide to collectively take the initiative to reach out to all
seasoned Brothers they meet and likewise, the seasoned
Brothers can then collectively take every young Brother
they see and inquire about their aspirations and truly execute uplift without interest in any political gain. If this is
done, the gap will close a lot sooner and a lot faster.
Brother Gundy: During my tenure, I feel our greatest
accomplishment has been educating and empowering
the undergraduates of the Fraternity with knowledge that
some do not want them to have. Giving them confidence
and hope that they too can carry themselves in such a
way that exudes courage, intelligence, humility, swag,
and a willingness to capitalize on their personal development in Omega and as men in general. Knowledge is
power and there are those who do not wish for the undergraduates to have that knowledge because they fear
Clarion and Call: The 2008 Undergraduate Summit
proved to be a well-organized and well-executed tour
de force. You presented to the Brotherhood a 2nd Vice
Grand Basileus who was poised, confident and knowledgeable of the subject matter. Delegation of authority
and speaking assignments were also successfully executed. A strong number of undergraduate Brother Representatives attended as is required. If you were able to personally discuss and summarize the 2008 Undergraduate
Summit with Brothers who could not or did not attend,
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what would they hear?
Brother Gundy: They would hear that there is a reckoning in Omega. Nothing new, just a mental pilgrimage
for all Brothers back to the basic tenants of which this
Fraternity was founded upon because we must all recognize that a great number of Brothers have gone astray
from these. All Brothers have a choice, whether to go
down the wide and easy road of the owt-rageous bruh or
down the narrow and challenging road of the tried and
true owt-standing Omega Man who truly thinks diligently, walks uprightly, and acts nobly and always values discretion…TRULY! They would hear about the problems
that are detrimental to the well-being of undergraduate
life in Omega and the challenges associated with fixing
them. Finally, they would also hear the knowledge that
it takes to become a successful and wealthy educated
Black man who steadfastly indulges himself in his own
personal development so that he may help others do the
same. That is what they would hear.
Clarion and Call: By the time the 2008 Grand Conclave
arrives, you would have served your term as 2nd Vice
Grand Basileus. It is said that history will determine the
greatness or shortcomings of a leader. Do you feel that
you were successful as 2nd Vice Grand Basileus? If so
or not, what advice would you give to the undergraduate
Brother who is scheduled to follow in your footsteps?
Brother Gundy: I do feel that I was successful as 2nd
Vice Grand Basileus and please understand the three Undergraduate Representatives to the Supreme Council are
a part of the office of 2nd Vice Grand Basileus. I must
definitely give credit to mine, Brother Ben Hart, Brother
Jamar Mckoy and Brother Joseph Bowers. These Brothers are outstanding! In that right, I do feel that we were
successful as 2nd Vice Grand Basileus.
The advice I would give to the undergraduate Brother
who is scheduled to follow in my footsteps would be to
first always pray and ask God to guide him and his decisions in all that he is to do. He should listen more than he
speaks. When he speaks, he should know what he’s talking about. When he speaks, he should do so as eloquently
as possible and ALWAYS PAY ATTENTION!
He should engage his people and give them credit for
what they do. He should not always look for the spot-
light because when things go wrong, they will extend the
same courtesy to him. I would also say to him to have a
vision and clearly explain it to the masses and he should
be prepared to explain how he expects to get them there.
This Brother should not just let it be said that he is the
third man in charge of the Fraternity. The 2nd Vice
Grand Basileus should actually be that man and should
carry himself as such with a large amount of SWAGGER
and CONFIDENCE.
Whatever it is he wants those under him to do, he should
make sure he is prepared to do the same for the Grand
Basileus because what goes around comes around. If he
wants his people to ride with him, he should ride with
them (TEAM). Lead by example. Walk the walk and
talk the talk because that is the only way to truly be effective.
The next 2nd Vice Grand Basileus should not let anybody push him around; however, he should maintain a
certain amount of humility. Authority should only be
flexed when necessary! The 2nd Vice Grand Basileus
should be confident in everything he does, even when he
messes up. In addition, when he messes up, he should
not be afraid to admit that he was wrong! He should not
let politics or any one Brother or set of Brothers keep
him from saying the TRUTH, no matter how bad it hurts
them or him. He should not make decisions for the sake
of politics, but should make decisions for what is in the
best interest of the Fraternity at that time and not ten or
twenty years ago. Finally, I would tell that Brother to
NEVER LET THEM SEE YOU SWEAT!
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Atlanta, Georgia
Brothers Building Bridges To The Future
2008 Undergraduate Summit In Atlanta, Georgia
Omega held its 10th Annual Undergraduate Summit in Atlanta, Georgia from 01-23-08 to 01-27-08. The Undergraduate Summit is held each year to address the concerns of undergraduate Brothers as well as how those concerns
relate to graduate Brothers. The Summit is organized in the form of Plenary Sessions and a number of Advisory and
Breakout Sessions that discuss specific issues and topics that are of concern to the undergraduate Brotherhood.
Plenary Session I
Omega’s Book Collage
Omega’s Director of Communications, Brother
Charles Johnson, Jr, officially opened the Summit with
comments and introductions by 38th Grand Basileus,
Brother Warren G. Lee, Jr. and 2nd Vice Grand Basileus, Brother Brian S. Gundy, conducted the Formal Ritualistic Opening and Roll Call.
Brother Charles Johnson, Jr. Omega’s
Director Of Communications
Brother Charles Johnson, Jr. presented the 2008 Undergraduate Summit Book Collage. The Review included the following books:
Brother Warren G. Lee, Jr., 38th Grand Basileus
Brother Brian S. Gundy, 2nd Vice Grand Basileus
Leadership & Self-Deception Subject Matter & Discussion: Ignoring truth – Refusing to recognize the
truth, usually because to do so would be painful or
difficult. Tending to glorify self – cherishing self –
indulgent beliefs about one. Self-Betrayal – An act
contrary to what one feels he should do for another.
When one betrays himself, he begins to see the world
in a way that justifies his self-betrayal. When we see
a self – justifying world, our view of reality becomes
distorted.
The Five Dysfunctions Of A Team Subject Matter &
Discussion: What behaviors must one change or develop? What action will he take to grow? There are
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five factors to consider. They are Inattention to Results, Avoidance of Accountability, Lack of Commitment, Fear of Conflict and Lack of Trust. In overcoming the five dysfunctions of Team, one must Increase
Trust focusing his time and energy on things that matter, not politics. One must Engage in Conflict, putting
critical topics on the table for discussion and minimize
politics. Make a Commitment to move forward without
hesitation. Hold One Another Accountable by publicly
declaring what is needed to succeed, who needs to deliver what and how everyone must behave to succeed.
One should Focus on Results. Reward only those behaviors and actions that contribute to results.
PowerNomics Subject Matter & Discussion: There
are Three Major Impediments To Black Competitiveness. One should note Maldistribution of wealth and
resource power. He should also be mindful of Inappropriate behavior patterns as well as a Lack of a national
plan for empowerment. There are Keys To Empowerment. They are An Empowerment Culture, A Group
Vision and Ethno-Aggregation & Vertical Integration.
Methodology: Education, Strategic Planning and
Group Economics. Resources: Manpower, Capital
and Land.
The Dream Giver Subject Matter & Discussion: One
must recognize his calling and depart from his comfort
zone. He must enter the boarder land of doubt and fear
where his faith will be tested. His surrender and consecration to GOD is paramount. He should also resolute
himself to the notion that Goliath has a history of being
an obstacle on the journey to the Promised Land.
Outcomes, Methodology along with a few Key Questions to included: How We Gonna Get There?, Do you
have a personal mission statement?, Is your chapter a
Learning Organization? and How do We Do it?
Brother Dr. Vroman Wright
Strategic Planning is Key and the chapter must consider its Strengths & Weaknesses. It must prepare itself
for any Opportunities & threats. Taking A Problem
Solving Approach to any setback, distraction obstacle
is paramount. Brother Dr. Wright summarized by stating a solution/plan is strategic if it uses strengths to
take advantage of opportunities, while eliminating
weaknesses to ward off threats.
Former Grand Basilei Round Table Discussion
Plenary Session II
Chapter Strategic Planning
Brother Dr. Vroman Wright conducted a Strategic Planning For Students seminar that focused on a number of
directives that were designed to aid the undergraduate
chapter in its quest to become successful. Directives
included the Relevance Of Strategic Plans, Expected
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35th Grand Basileus, Brother Dorsey C. Miller answers
questions during the roundtable discussion
Plenary Session III
Prayer and Spirituality
Grand Basilei enters the Plenary Session
Brother Quincy Shannon speaks during the Session
36th Grand Basileus, Brother Lloyd Jordan, Esq.
The 2008 Undergraduate Summit featured a Grand
Basilei round table discussion that included 28th
Grand Basileus, Brother James S. Avery, 30th Grand
Basileus, Brother Dr. Edward J. Braynon, Jr., 31st
Grand Basileus, Brother Burnel E. Coulon, 33rd Grand
Basileus, Brother Moses C. Norman, Sr., 35th Grand
Basileus, Brother Dorsey C. Miller, Jr., 36th Grand
Basileus, Brother Lloyd Jordon, Esq., 37th Grand
Basileus, Brother George H. Grace and 38th Grand
Basileus, Brother Warren G. Lee, Jr. The Grand Basilei discussed issues that affect the Fraternity and their
possible solutions. They also commented on Omega’s
history along with its present and future. Questions
were fielded from the floor in the spirit of Brotherly
conversation, Friendship and Fraternity.
Brother Archange Antoine speaks during Session
The third Plenary Session began with a well presented
Prayer and Spirituality Session that included power
point presentations from Brother Quincy Shannon and
Brother Archange Antoine. The session was an enlightenment of where the minds, hearts and souls of
the Brotherhood should be in the spirit of Life, Love
and Justice.
State of the Undergraduates Address
Second Vice Grand Basileus, Brother Brian S. Gundy,
gave the 2008 State of the Undergraduates Address.
The Summit’s theme was Undergraduate Preparation
for Domination, Faith, Friends and Fidelity.
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mittee and District with undergraduates is represented.
The Office of Undergraduate Development has taken
on a new and different responsibility. Its new vision is
an efficient mega support base for all undergraduate
Brothers in Omega. Two independent contracted employees at IHQ have replaced the O.U.D. staff member. It should be noted that the salary designated for
the previous staff member was divided in half for the
two independent contractors who are 2nd Vice Grand
Basileus, Brother Brian S. Gundy and Brother Jamar
McKoy.
Brother Brian S. Gundy delivers the
State of the Undergraduates Address
Brother Gundy began the address with an explanation
of what exactly should be dominated. He expressed
that it is very important that we as an organization
place ourselves in a position of visible leadership of
our people. We should promote good, positive and upright Christian leadership guided intricately by God
our Father.
The two Undergraduate Consults have been charged
with traveling to every undergraduate chapter in Omega in order to build and maintain positive partnerships with IHQ. This includes problem solving, critical thinking and providing solutions. The duo is also
charged with meeting and / or communicating with
graduate chapters to ensure that there is open communication that allows mentoring and support of undergraduate chapters to take its natural course.
In order that undergraduate and graduate Brothers better understand the undergraduate leadership structure,
Brother Gundy discussed the Functions of the Undergraduate Administration. It has been established that
the Undergraduate Administration is a subordinate Administration of the Fraternity.
The Undergraduate Administration is Constitutional
and functions with the 2nd Vice Grand Basileus as
Chair. In line after the 2nd Vice Grand Basileus are
three Undergraduate Representatives to the Supreme
Council. In line after each Undergraduate Representative are 2nd Vice District Representatives for a total
of 12.
The Undergraduate Administration also serves as
a functioning chapter of the Fraternity. The chapter’s leadership structure consists of a Basileus, Vice
Basileus, Editor to All Fraternal Publications, Keeper
of Finance and chapter members that include the Fraternity’s 2nd Vice District Representatives. Within the
infrastructure of the chapter, every International Com-
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Undergraduate Brothers attending Plenary Session III
Chapter Advisor
Brother Curtis Baylor of George Mason University,
Washington, D.C. serves as Chairman of the Fraternity’s Chapter Advisors and is anticipated to travel and
conduct workshops throughout the Fraternity. The goal
of the Chapter Advisor Chair is to establish a new level
of accountability for chapter advisors. This includes a
Chapter Advisor Certification Program. A mandatory
annual meeting of all undergraduate chapter advisors
is now required. Any chapter advisors who chose not
to attend will be recommended for replacement.
Undergraduate Liaison
Brother Lee Willis of Houston, TX is the Undergraduate Liaison and a former 2nd Vice Grand Basileus. His
roll is to communicate plans, goals, vision, and intentions to the graduate constituency of Omega. He is anticipated to travel to National Undergraduate Events
and will have a platform at National and District Fraternity events from which to disseminate this information.
Undergraduate Public Enemy #2
Ill educated-knowledgeable, uninvolved undergraduate advisors who lack the ability and the time to bond
and mentor undergraduate Brothers in a correct and
positive way.
Undergraduate Brothers and Brothers in general who
do not want anything better for themselves or the Fraternity.
Seasoned Brothers in the Fraternity who mentally do
not want undergraduates to prosper.
Where Is The Uplift?
Omega has set forth a Relevancy Initiative to build
good relationships, adhere to compliance, engage in
mentorship, and pursue education and empowerment.
The Undergraduate Development Center hopes to see
all Brothers as agents of change.
Ronald McNair Undergraduate Luncheon
Undergraduate Brothers attending the State of
the Undergraduates Address
The Undergraduate Development Center
The Undergraduate Development Center seeks to
change the paradigm of Omega. It seeks to identify
problems and fix them as well as attempting to change
the Fraternity’s thinking in order to save the future of
the Fraternity.
The Center has identified at least four harmful Public
Enemies of undergraduate life in Omega:
Older, un-financial prophytes who remain out of touch
with the current direction of the Fraternity and continue to hang out with their undergraduate neophytes.
35th Grand Basileus, Brother Dorsey C. Miller, Jr.
35th Grand Basileus, Brother Dorsey C. Miller, Jr.
served as the keynote speaker at the 2008 Ronald McNair Undergraduate Luncheon. Brother Miller, Jr. did
prepare a speech, but delivered an unforgettable impromptu speech about the state of Omega as well as
the state of our Country.
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Brothers attending Undergraduate Luncheon
Brothers attending Breakout Session
The Effective Career Strategies Breakout Session
was conducted by Brother Tim White who discussed
the importance preparing one’s self for entry into the
working world. This included an overview of effective resume’ building that sells the man as well as what
he has accomplished.
Breakout Session
Effective Chapter Budgeting
Brothers attentive to the Keynote Speaker
Plenary Session IV
Breakout Session
Effective Career Strategies
Brother Dr. Vroman Wright
Brother Tim White
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Brother Dr. Vroman Wright and 38th Grand Basileus,
Brother Warren G. Lee, Jr. conducted a session on Effective Chapter Budgeting. The purpose of the session was to provide an overview of the budget process
and share some experience based guidelines on how to
budget to ensure that an undergraduate chapter is successful in its programs and activities.
38th Grand Basileus, Brother Warren G. Lee, Jr.
Brothers attending the Educational and
Financial Growth Session
37th Grand Basileus, Brother George H. Grace along
with Brother Tony Grant, Grand Keeper of Finance,
Brother Antonio F. Knox and Brother James Means,
conducted the Educational and Financial Growth
Breakout Session. The Session’s purpose was to convey to undergraduate Brothers the importance of one’s
educational and financial status as he presents himself
to the post-collegiate corporate world.
Brothers attending the Chapter Budgeting Session
Breakout Sessions
Educational and Financial Growth
37th Grand Basileus, Brother George H. Grace
Managing one’s credit early could be the key to financial and career success. This is especially true in a day
and age where employers and insurance companies assess an applicant’s suitability by his credit score.
An undergraduate Brother can begin to manage his
credit, which usually begins with student loans, credit
cards and other credit accounts, by securing a copy of
his credit profile from the major credit reporting agencies. Once a credit report is in hand, the process of
identifying and correcting any negative issues or mistakes can begin. One of the most popular sites to secure one’s credit profile and score is FreeCreditReport.
com.
The Brothers conducting the Session stressed that
how an undergraduate Brother handles his credit worthiness will set the pace for his future ability to find
employment, seek an apartment lease, car loan, home
mortgage, credit cards and other credit necessities.
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Properly managing one’s finances and credit can lead
to positive financial growth for a lifetime.
Lock Box Luncheon
Grand Keeper of Records and Seal, Brother Charlie Bruce
Brother Tony Grant
Plenary Session V
Overview of the New Lampodas Club
Grand Keeper of Records and Seal, Brother Charles
A. Bruce hosted the Lock Box Luncheon, which focused on the Lock Box and the My Page user operations. The session served as an orientation on how to
effectively and productively use the on line technology
of the Fraternity.
The Lock Box is a web based online payment forms
system for processing dues and non-dues related payments. Payments can be made online or mailed to the
bank’s lock box address for manual processing.
My Page is an online self-administrative database for
updating a Brother’s address, contact telephone numbers, email address and photos. Upon login, a Brother
can view, edit and print information. A Brother can
also update records within his District, depending on
his position within his chapter.
Brother Keith Neal, International Lampodas
Club Chairman
Brother Keith Neal, along with Brother Joe Williams and
35th Grand Basileus, Brother Dorsey C. Miller, Jr. conducted an overview of the New Lampodas Club. Brother
Neal led the discussion stressing the success of a number of chapters who were presented with the opportunity
to engage in the newly proposed process. A number of
chapters successfully completed the process and were
present during the presentation.
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Brothers attending the Lock Box Luncheon
Chapter Advisor’s Panel Discussion
Grand Basileus Breakfast
Brother Charles Johnson, Jr., Communications
Director of Omega
38th Grand Basileus, Brother Warren G. Lee, Jr.
A Chapter Advisor’s Panel Discussion was conducted during the 2008 Undergraduate Summit and was
moderated by Brother Charles Johnson, Jr., Director
of Communications for Omega. Presenters included
Brothers Curtis Baylor, Russell Leday, Newton Jackson and Jim Harper. The purpose of the session was
to discuss the state of the Fraternity’s chapter advisors
and explore & implement ways to improve relationships with undergraduate Brothers.
An Address To The Body spearheaded the formal closing of the 2008 Undergraduate Summit on Sunday
morning by 38th Grand Basileus, Warren G. Lee.
31st Grand Basileus, Brother Burnel E. Coulon, one of
a number of guest speakers
Brothers attending the Chapter Advisor’s Panel Discussion
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Friendship Is Essential To The Soul
Making A Difference In The Lives Of Black People
Three Looks - One Focus - Family, Friendship & Fraternity
Brothers Of Omega Building Bridges To The Future
Education, on the other
hand, means emancipation.
It means light and liberty.
It means the uplifting of the
soul of man into the glorious light of truth, the light
by which men can only be
made free. To deny education to any people is one of
the greatest crimes against
human nature.
Frederick Douglass
Educators Nu Omicron Brothers
By Brother Dr. James Bethea
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year 2001, he became an assistant principal at M.S.
232 in the Bronx, NY where he currently holds this
post.
Brother Hooks believes educators should instill core
values in students such as responsibility, honesty, trust,
determination, perseverance and respect for self and
others. He mentioned his lifelong goal is to continue to
serve as an educator, father and friend to his students.
Brother William Edward Cooper was initiated into the
Gamma Epsilon Chapter of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity
Inc. in the spring of 1993. He graduated from Hampton
University with a BA in Political Science in May of 1994.
Brothers of Nu Omicron Chapter
Queens, NY- Nu Omicron Chapter has it’s roots in
education dating back to the early 1970’s when the Nu
Omicron Chapter Early Childhood Education Center
(ECEC) was established. To date, the ECEC continues
to be a shining jewel in Southeast Queens as hundreds
of children receive educational services at the ECEC.
The ECEC’s illustrious status can be partly attributed
by the hard of work of the ECEC Board Members. The
ECEC board is comprised exclusively of Nu Omicron
Chapter Brothers in education whose primary role is to
work in conjunction with the Director of the Center to
ensure its constituents are receiving the most optimal
level of quality. Most interesting about these Brothers,
but not surprising, is while they work tirelessly in the
overall sustainability of the ECEC, they also are making significant impact at their respective schools.
Brother Anthony Hooks was initiated into Omega by
way of Delta Gamma Chapter in the fall of 1982. He
received a B.S. in Psychology from Fayetteville State
University in 1983. Brother Hooks received a M.S. in
Secondary Education from City College, NY in 1993.
In 1996, he obtained an advanced certificate in Special
Education.
Brother Hooks began his educational career in 1991
working as a Special Education Teacher at I.S. 164 in
Manhattan, NY and remained there for 10 years. In the
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In October of 1994 he began his career in education
as a 6th grade teacher at PS/IS 308, a K-8 school
for the gifted and talented students in the BedfordStuyvesant area of Brooklyn, NY. In May of 2000,
he received his M.S. in Instructional Technology
from the New York Institute of Technology. In May
of 2003, he received his MS in Educational Administration & Supervision from Fordham University.
In 2003 he was selected to join the New York City
Leadership Academy, an initiative undertaken by NYC
Mayor Mike Bloomberg to recruit and train a new generation of school principals, from a pool of over 900
applicants. In 2004, he became the Principal of PS/IS
298. In 2006, he became the principal of MS 534 in the
Bedford-Stuyvesant section of Brooklyn, NY.
Brother Cooper believes that ALL children can learn
and become productive citizens in an environment that
is nurturing and dedicated to their advancement.
Brother William Mingo, Jr. was initiated into Omega
by way of Nu Omicron Chapter in the spring of 1998.
Upon graduating from High School, Brother Mingo’s
first tour in higher education was at Nassau Community College, where he graduated with an Associate
Degree in Business Administration. He attended Delaware State University and received a B.S. Degree in
Chemistry and subsequently received a M.A. in Chemistry Education from New York University. He later
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received an Administrative Certificate from the College of Saint Rose.
Brother Mingo Jr. has been in education for eleven
years. His career in education began in the New York
City Public Schools (Brooklyn, NY) as a Chemistry
Teacher. He remained there for five years and decided to return home to his High School Alma Mater,
Roosevelt High School. He worked at Roosevelt for
five years, three years as a science teacher and two
years as an assistant principal. Brother Mingo Jr. is
currently working as an educator for the Sewanhaka
School District.
Brother Mingo Jr. believes education is one of the purest gifts that can ever be given. Every child has the
ability to learn. Educators have the privilege of developing stimulating lessons that can intrigue the minds
of our students. He goes on to say our children are
unique in their personalities, cultural experiences and
values. Different students prefer different learning
environments and have different learning modalities.
Therefore, educators must provide a variety of learning approaches so that these needs can be recognized
and fostered. Understanding the different ways that
children learn, interact with and process information,
can help us modify the way we teach so that all students have the ability to compete and succeed in our
global community. We must make a conscious effort
to include guardians and our community in the education of our students. We must show an interest in
every child and be aware that we have an obligation to
inspire excellence without exception.
Brother Edward Thomas was initiated into Omega by
way of Nu Omicron Chapter in the spring of 1998.
He graduated with a B.A. from Morehouse College in
1993 and a M.S. from Queens College. He will complete requirements for his Ed.D in Administration and
Supervision at St. John’s University in August 2008.
Brother Thomas began his educational journey in 1994
at Holy Cross High School, as a Social Studies teacher.
Shortly thereafter he received opportunity to teach at
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Elmont Memorial High School, a Nationally Recognized School of Excellence. For the last eleven years,
Brother Thomas has served in various capacities at
Elmont such as Class Advisor, Varsity Track Coach,
Mentor, and Dean of Students. He’s currently the Assistant Principal at Elmont, where he’s held the post for
the past 3 years. Additionally, Brother Thomas is the
present Chairman of the Board for the ECEC where he
manages a budget of three million dollars, supervises a
staff of 20 employees, and ensures quality educational
services are delivered for 100 pre-school students.
Brother Thomas believes that ALL children can learn
and educators must meet them where they are and help
them rise to our expectations.
Brother Rhamon Daley was initiated into Omega by
way of Nu Omicron Chapter in the spring of 2001.
He attended North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University and received a B.S. in Elementary
Education in 1999.
Brother Daley has been in education for eight years.
His career in education began in the New York City
Public Schools working in grades 4-8 as a Mathematics Teacher. He’s currently an 8th grade Math Teacher
at the Sojourner Truth School in Harlem, NY.
Brother Daley believes that education is achieved, not
received. Along with this way of thinking, the educator
must possess a genuine concern for students, seek to
establish a mutual respect with the student as well as
continually adopt and implement new methods of instruction due to the constantly changing student population. Armed with the belief that education is achieved
as well the aforementioned skills, the educator will be
able to guide the student toward taking ownership of
their academic achievement and instill a desire to do
well.
The Brothers of Nu Omicron Chapter not only salutes
it members for their tremendous work, but all of the
Omega Men who continue to fight the good fight in
educating our most precious resource, our children!
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Brother Byron D. Orey
Educator, Mentor, Researcher and Service Provider
Brother Byron D’Andra Orey was born in the heart
of the Mississippi Delta in Clarksdale, MS and subsequently grew up in Jackson, MS. He attended Mississippi Valley State University, where he pledged Omega in 1986. He currently serves as the Vice Basileus of
Delta Gamma Gamma Chapter in Lincoln, NE.
Brother Orey is currently a tenured Professor at the
University of Nebraska in Lincoln where he teaches
in the Department of Political Science. In the spirit
of Lifting as we Climb, he has served as a mentor to
both undergraduate and graduate students. As a C+
student at Mississippi Valley State, Brother Orey recalls his former Accounting Professor’s advice, Pay
now, play later; or play now, pay later. He currently
uses this motto when mentoring young students of
color. Brother Orey has served as a mentor in the Ronald E. McNair summer program for undergraduates.
He has served as a mentor with this program at both
the University of Mississippi and at the University of
Nebraska in Lincoln. On one occasion, Brother Orey
invited an undergraduate mentee, from a small Historically Black University, to publish as a co-author in a
leading academic journal. That experience paid off, as
that student has since received a Law degree and is
now contemplating following Dr. Orey’s footsteps as
a teacher at the university level. Recently, he served as
the mentor for two young members of the Fraternity,
both of whom have successfully completed their undergraduate degrees. One of them, Brother Potso Byndon, is in the final stages of completing his Master’s
degree in History and will soon be entering a Ph.D.
program. According to Brother Byndon, Dr. Orey’s
teaching and research inspired me to further my education to the graduate level, where his methods have
been essential to my educational process.
From the research front, Brother Orey’s goal is to help
end racial discrimination in all facets of life. He is currently working on two books, The Dangers of Black
Conservatism and The Role of Race and Gender in
State Legislatures. A portion of his work from The
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Dangers of Black Conservatism was recently featured
in the Fall 2008 Oracle. In addition to his ongoing research, he has published over twenty articles in the area
of race and politics. Broadly defined, his research focus is rooted in racial progress here in the United States
and throughout the Diaspora. Such interests have led
him abroad, where he has conducted research and/or
lectured in Ghana, Africa, the West Indies and Oxford
University in Oxford England. He has also lectured at
New York University, Yale University, Emory University’s Law School, Williams College and Spelman College. During this historic Presidential-Election year,
Brother Orey has been featured in articles appearing in
Black Enterprise, on National Public Radio (NPR) and
local television talk shows.
In addition to his teaching and research, one of Brother Orey’s passions has been his community service.
While in Mississippi he worked with grass root organizations to help mobilize support to defeat the Confederate flag in a state-wide referendum. Since coming
to Nebraska, he has worked with Project Manhood to
help mentor elementary-age males (primarily males
of color) sponsored by Beta Upsilon. One of his most
joyous efforts at service has been his effort to help
free two political prisoners (as reported by the BBC
and Amnesty International), Wopashitwe Mondo we
Langa (formerly David Rice) and Ed Poindexter, both
former Black Panthers. Brother Orey has honored the
request of Mondo by delivering a series of lectures to
prison inmates.
Brother Charles W. Finley
2007 John M. Davis Achievement Recipient
By Brother Fred E. Shuford, Jr. and
Brother Charles W. Finley
Brother Charles W. Finley, Basileus Emeritus of Upsilon
Nu Chapter, Richmond, Virginia was recently selected
as the winner of the John M. Davis Distinguished Educational Achievement Award for 2007 from the Southern
Association of Colleges and Schools-Council on School
Accreditation and Improvement.(SACS CASI) in Virginia. The award was conferred at the SACS CASI Annual Conference in Orlando, FL in December.
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Brother Finley retired from the Virginia Department
of Education in 2004, where he served most recently
as the Assistant Superintendent for Educational Accountability. He served the Department in various
capacities for 28 years. For nine years, he served as
the Department’s representative to the Virginia SACS
CASI Council. After more than 34 years of work in
public education, he retired from the Department of
Education at the end of September of 2004 as one of
the highest ranking and most respected officials in the
department. He was only the fourth African-American
to be appointed to a position of assistant superintendent in the history of the department. In retirement, he
continues to work with the Department in a part-time
capacity in the Office of Policy and Communications.
He has been actively involved in civic affairs in the
City of Richmond, VA and has held numerous offices
as well as having been honored for his work. He was
initiated into Omega by way of Nu Psi Chapter, Virginia State University in December of 1966 and is a
charter member of Upsilon Nu Chapter.
His fraternal awards and honors include District KRS,
Area Supervisor, Undergraduate Liaison and Deputy
District Marshall (Twice). Chapter offices held since
1971 include Dean of Pledgees, Keeper of Records and
Seal, Assistant Keeper of Records and Seal, Basileus
(10 times) and Basileus Emeritus.
District Awards: District Graduate Basileus of the Year
(1974, 1981), District Omega Man of the Year (1982),
District Scroll of Honor (1986, 1997), District Certificate of Meritorious Service (1980), District Representative's Outstanding Service Certificates (1980, 1981,
1986), District Representative's Appreciation (Gary
Clark, 1997), Certificate of Achievement for Service
as Deputy District Marshall for the 71st Third District
Conference (Robert H. Lewis, 2004), 40-Year Award
(2006).
Chapter Awards: Outstanding Service (2000), Innovator for Program Development (1992) Meritorious
Service (1985), Omega Man of the Year (1981, 2005),
Omega Man and Citizen of the Year (1973).
Brother Finley attended Shenandoah Conservatory of
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Music, Winchester, Virginia and received his bachelors
and masters degrees from Virginia State University. In
addition, he completed postgraduate study in school
administration and supervision at Virginia Commonwealth University. He began his career in education
teaching as an elementary school classroom teacher
and later a band and choir director at the elementary,
high school and college levels.
Omega Leads The Way In Elementary Education
By Brother Mandel E. Holland
In metropolitan New York, educators often disagree
about the best way to educate our children. However,
they all seem to concur that there is a significant shortage of Black men in education, especially on the elementary/primary level. One Omega Man is not only
an exception to the rule he is a standout.
Bronx born Brother Corey W. Reynolds (2 BAA
99) was a Dean's List Honoree for six consecutive semesters at Seton Hall University before graduating in
1994 with a B.A. in English Literature. Upon graduation, he headed into corporate America as an Accounts
Receivable Coordinator for a renowned Labor Law
firm. However, his volunteer work with the local youth
bureau became his passion. He found himself counting
the hours until he could leave his lucrative day job to
delve into the long and arduous work of mentoring the
young people of White Plains, NY. After two years in
corporate life, Brother Reynolds decided to dedicate
more of his time and passion to the development of
young lives.
In 1996, Brother Reynolds returned to school after being awarded a full scholarship via the elite Intern Fellowship Program at Fordham University’s Graduate
School of Education. He graduated with a M.S. Ed.
in Elementary Education a year later and became the
first Black male teacher at the Lee F. Jackson Elementary School in Greenburgh, New York; a school named
after the grandson of Omega Icon, Brother Dr. Luther
P. Jackson, former Virginia State University Professor,
Civil Rights Leader, and the only man to serve on the
Committees for both the Dreer and Gill history books.
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After a short time at Lee F. Jackson, Brother Reynolds was named First Grade Lead Teacher and TeacherMentor for Instruction and Classroom Management to
new and seasoned staff. In these roles, he co-authored
the first grade math curriculum and the New York State
Standards-based math and reading assessments. Brother
Reynolds returned to school and received a M.S. Ed.
in School Administration and Supervision in 2005,
graduating with a perfect 4.0 grade point average.
Upon his principal’s retirement, Brother Reynolds was
named Acting Principal at Lee F. Jackson by the Superintendent of Schools, and appointed Assistant to the
District Math Coordinator. Soon after, Brother Reynolds was offered the Assistant Principal position at the
Park Early Childhood Center, a National Blue Ribbon
School, in Ossining, New York in July 2006. He is responsible for the supervision of 130 staff members, 700
students, and serves as the Summer School Principal.
A man of Brother Reynolds’s youth and dedication is a
shining example of a community caretaker. He has told
me that, Teaching…is something that is greater than just
a job; it is a calling. Brother Reynolds is ensuring the
future of our people and our world and he does it with an
exuberance that is both contagious and laudable. When
asked if he loves his job, he smiled as he replied, do I
love my job? No, I adore it!
Brother Kirk Lattimore Louisville Kentucky
Award Winning Educator
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By Al Cornish, Chapter Editor
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Louisville, KY - It almost seemed from the very beginning of his professional career that Brother Kirk
Lattimore was destined for greatness. He has over the
past six years received numerous awards and recognition for his accomplishments as an educator leading
Crosby Middle School in the Jefferson County Public
School System (JCPS) in Louisville, Kentucky.
Just two short years after being promoted to Principal, in 2001, he received the very prestigious $25,000
National Milken Educator Award. The award provides
public recognition and financial rewards to elementary
and secondary schoolteachers, principals and other
education professionals who exhibit and foster excellence in education.
In 2002, he was awarded the JCPS Outstanding Middle School Principal of the Year Award. In 2004, he
was named the Kentucky PTA Educator of the Year. In
2006, his school was the first JCPS school to be named
a Kentucky School to Watch. His school was one of
three in Kentucky and one of 27 nationally selected.
His school also consistently meets and exceeds its accountability goals on the Kentucky Commonwealth
Accountability Testing System. State Education Commissioner, Gene Wilhoit said Brother Lattimore was
chosen because of his undaunting commitment to students who are the center of everything he does.
After graduating from Plainfield High School in 1982,
Brother Lattimore went on to attend Hampton University in Hampton, VA. He graduated from Hampton
with a B.A. in Biology in 1986. In 1987, he moved
to Louisville and began an illustrious career teaching
science at Western Middle School. While teaching at
Western Middle, he continued his education and graduated in 1990 with a Masters in Secondary Education
from the University of Louisville.
From 1991 to 1995, he taught Biology and Anatomy
at Moore High School. In 1994, he obtained a Rank
I in Administration from the University of Louisville.
The following year he became an assistant principal at
Atherton High School. After serving three years as an
assistant principal at Atherton, he served one year as
an assistant principal at Male High School. In 1999,
he was promoted to Principal of Crosby Middle School
and the rest is now Kentucky and Louisville History.
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In addition to his schoolwork, Brother Lattimore still
finds time for Omega. He pledged in 1984 while a student at Hampton University. Since 1995, he has served
as a mentor in Theta Omega Chapter’s Men of Quality
Mentoring Program for African American males. He
is also the Chair of the Chapter’s National Essay Contest for Omega.
Brother Dr. Elmer Haymon, Jr
Lifetime Member Is Educator Extraordinaire
For Our Time
By Brother Bob Downing
Brother Lattimore is active in his profession and has
been a member of the Jefferson County Association
of School Administrators since 1998. He served as
President of the Jefferson County Assistant Principals
Association in 1999 and President Elect from 1998 to
1999. He also served as Vice President of the Jefferson
County Assistant Principals Association from 1997 to
1998.
In addition to the above named awards and recognitions, he has been presented with the following: 2006
Middletown Optimist Educator Award, 2002 Jefferson
County Association of School Administrators Milburn
T. Maupin Award, 2002 Chestnut Street YMCA Black
Achiever Award, 2001Torchbearer for the Salt Lake
2002 Olympic Torch Relay, 2001 Citizen of the Year,
Theta Omega Chapter, 1996 Jefferson County Brotherhood/Sisterhood Award and 1995 WHAS-TV/PNC
Bank Teacher Excel Award.
A devoted family man, Brother Lattimore has been
married for the past 20 years to Sharis M. Lattimore
and they have two beautiful daughters, Courtney 15
and Kimberly 11. He and his family are currently
members of Southeast Christian Church.
When asked what is at the root of his success? Brother Lattimore says a strong belief in God and people.
While growing up, education was always stressed in
our household and I came to value the impact that education can have on the lives of people. He went on to
say, it is often an overused saying but I believe that our
young people represent our future and their future can
be made brighter through education – and that is the
message I try to get across everyday of my life!
It is clear from the success of Crosby Middle School
that Brother Lattimore’s message is getting across and
we salute his dedication and hard work!
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Brother Dr. Elmer Haymon, Jr.
Pittsburgh, PA – Brother Dr. Elmer Haymon Jr. (Doc)
has served Omega for almost 36 years and has 38
years professional experience in education. His journey is noteworthy of Omega men...from Pittsburgh’s
Homewood-N Carolina-Pittsburgh-Alaska-PittsburghTexas-Alabama-Pittsburgh; he has endured hardship,
two personal tragedies and health problems.
After graduating from Shaw University in 1970 with
a B.A. in Elementary Education, Brother Dr. Haymon,
Jr. obtained a M.Ed. (1973), a Ed.S. (1974), and Ph.D.
(1978) all in Counselor Education at the University of
Pittsburgh.
Currently, he is the Interim Sr.Vice President of Student and Community Services and CEO at Community College of Allegheny County (CCAC). Since 2001,
he has been Assistant Dean and Dean of Students at
CCAC. His prior experience included consulting, numerous professorships in Education and Psychology,
counseling, child therapy and teacher. This is complemented by 12 publications/papers, 9 professional services, and 10 major professional memberships. Prior
to 2001, he counseled and taught over 40,475 students
since 1970. He states his greatest contribution to education has been teaching. Yet it is his efforts towards
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global/multicultural counseling and recruitment and
retention of minority faculty/students and those towards Omega Brotherhood that attest to his contribution. Examples indicative of this are Human Rights vs.
Civil Rights Defined and co-development of the Recruitment and Retention of the Alaska Native and Native American Educators (1987), assisting enactment
of legislation for celebration of MLK’s birthday in the
State of Alaska, and The Black Male, Endangered Species (Texas 1991).
Dedication to his profession is evident; but his devotion to family, Fraternity, and friends is unwavering.
Brother Dr. Haymon, Jr. was initiated into Omega by
way of Iota Phi Chapter in 1972 serving as Basileus,
Keeper of the Peace, Chairman of the Mardi Gras and
Boatride Committees and advisor to undergraduate
chapters at Tuskegee and Wiley College. He was Iota
Phi Chapter’s Omega Man of the Year in 1999.
Brother Dr. Haymon, Jr. epitomizes true Omega spirit
reclaiming a Brother off the street; participating in Historic Black College Tour and Chapter’s Design Camp,
planning-organizing- setting up-working through
entire events, helping renovations and repairs, negotiating/paying contracts, transporting Brothers, and
helping others attain opportunities (reference letters,
employment opportunities, etc).
His school and college activities included football and
track and he currently has interests in music, cars and
reading. One of his many gifts is his wit and delivery
in storytelling or humor. Having six children and being a grandfather makes his family a top priority.
Brother Doc credits his sister Francene for his opportunity in pursuing a college education and credits his
mother for the inspiration to continue professional pursuits when life becomes unkind. However, the Ques
encouraged him to live all four cardinal principles.
Friendship is essential to the soul. It took a friendship
since we were seven years old to write this, Junie. And
friends are always in Omega time.
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Brother Dr. Andrew A. Ray
Educator Extraordinaire
Rochester, NY- Brother Dr. Andrew A. Ray of Theta
Omicron Chapter was born in Centreville, Mississippi.
He completed his elementary and secondary education
in the New Orleans, Louisiana Public School System.
He achieved academic distinction by winning bronze
and silver medals in statewide competition, while
graduating in the Top 20 in a class of 395.
Brother Dr. Ray’s post secondary education includes a
B.S. in Economics (Southern University), M.S. in Education (University of New York), M.S. in Administration and a Ph.D. in Administration and Policy from
The University of Buffalo. Dr. Ray has demonstrated
a life-long commitment to learning through his study
at 13 colleges and universities in the United States and
Africa including Yale, American University, Loyola,
Wisconsin and the University of Ghana (West Africa).
His thirst for knowledge has resulted in the conferring of four Professional Certificates for Post Baccalaureate Studies. His professional experience includes
Economist, Teacher, Administrator, Adjunct Professor
and work with the Urban League, Singer Corporation,
The US Department of State and The US Congress in
Washington, DC.
Brother Dr. Ray has been honored for his extensive
work in the areas of Civil Rights, Community, Education and Government. These honors include Foreign
Affairs Scholar (Department of State), Presidential
Fellow(US Congress), New York State Senate Proclamation for Distinguished Community Service, The
Martin Luther King Award(Xerox Employees), Omega Man Of the Year(Theta Omicron), Educator of the
Year( In Roads Business and Program for Students in
Science and Math), The Metropolitan Women’s Network Award, The John W. Thompson Masonic Community Leadership Award ,United Church Ministries
Man of the Year and over two dozen more.
Dr. Ray’s work in Omega is recognized worldwide. He
started as a Neophyte Basileus at Beta Sigma Chapter (Southern University). He led his Chapter to major
honors in the Ninth District including highest GPA and
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largest fraternity line in the University’s history (36).
His graduate work encompasses holding every office
in the Chapter, as well as numerous committee positions. On the District level, he served as Corridor Rep,
First Vice District Representative and District Representative.
Internationally, Brother Dr. Ray served on several Supreme Council Committees. He chaired the International Membership and The Charles Drew Scholarship
Committees. His Ritualistic and Rededication work is
in high demand throughout Omega.
to channel funds to local teams of Xerox employees
for specific community projects. The purpose of the
program is best caught in the equation of Xerox People
+ Xerox Funds = Effective Community.Since 1974,
more than 420,000 employees have participated in
0ver 16,000 different projects nationwide.
Brother Utaff Gordon Receives STAR
Teacher Distinction
By Brother Anthony Fulton
His life’s motto has been, when you close your eyes
to slumber, do you think that GOD will say that you
have earned one more tomorrow by the work you did
today.
Mu Phi and Alpha Gamma Chapters
Contribute To St. Paul Boys And Girls Academies
Savannah, GA- Brother Utaff Gordon, of Mu Phi
Chapter, has been selected to participate in the STAR
Teachers Seminar. The Foundation for Professional
Development has selected Brother Gordon to attend
the weeklong seminar at the St. Christopher Conference Center on Seabrook Island near Charleston, South
Carolina.
St. Paul Boys and Girls Academy.
Savannah, Georgia- On December 18, 2007, the local
chapters of Omega, Mu Phi Chapter (graduate chapter) along with Alpha Gamma Chapter (undergraduate
chapter, Savannah State University) donated $4,000 to
two local schools through a partnership with the Xerox
Corporation’s Community Involvement Program. The
Saint Paul Academy for Boys and the Saint Paul Academy for Girls both will receive $2,000 for their Girls
Academy started in 2003.
The Xerox Community Involvement Program (XCIP)
started in 1974 in response to employees wanting to
get involved in their communities. Through XCIP, the
Foundation launched a program to provide the means
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Brother Gordon is the first teacher from the Jasper
County School District to receive this honor. He is a
high school physical science teacher and Department
Chairman at Hardeeville High School.
Along with receiving the STAR Teach nomination,
Brother Gordon was selected by Cambridge College
to give a student reflective address during the winter
commencement ceremony held in Savannah, Georgia
where he received his Masters Degree in Education.
Brother Gordon has been married for over 30 years to
Mrs. Cynthia Gordon and they have two children and
two grandchildren.
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Educator, Brother Michael J. Jackson
Wins Drake University Award
Chapter Editor, Brother Michael H. Smith
Fort Meade, MD – Brother Michael J. Jackson is an
outstanding Educator, Author, Actor, and Inspirational
Speaker. He worked as principal in a large Urban School
Districts such as Cleveland, OH Seattle, OR, Philadelphia, PA and Head of a Charter School in Washington,
DC. He published three books The Success Principle,
A Song for You, and Improving School Performance
to Develop World Class Leaders all found on Amazon,
national bookstores and www.believeachievellc.com.
Brother Jackson was born in St. Louis, Missouri and
attended elementary school there. He was raised in
Pittsburg, Pennsylvania and attended the 5th Avenue
High School. Brother Jackson later graduated from
Boys Town High School near Omaha, Nebraska.
Brother Jackson has been selected to be a member of
the Missouri Valley Conference All Centennial Team.
The conference selected the top athletes for the past
100 years. The award was presented at Drake University February 9, 2008 at half time of the Drake vs.
Evansville Men’s Basketball game. According to the
latest AP and USA polls, the Drake University Basketball team is ranked in among the top 25 teams in the
United States.
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Mile Relay team to three consecutive Nebraska State
Gold Medal Mile Relay Championships. In 1994, he
was one of four selected as a Boys Town Hall of History award winner. He has lifetime membership with
the Boys Town Alumni Association.
Brother Jackson is also a member of Rotary International. He is a Rotary Paul Harris Fellow, and former
member of a Rotary International Group Study Exchange (GSE) team from Iowa Rotary District 597. He
spent six weeks in New Zealand as a Rotary Ambassador to promote goodwill and understanding among
people in the world.
Brother Jackson was made by way of Mu Omicron
Chapter in the 8th District. He served two terms as
State Representative for the chapters in Washington
and Oregon and Keeper of Records and Seals in the
12th District. He was nominated at the Dallas, Texas
Conclave for the Omega Man of the Year and the Superior Service Award. He holds a life membership with
the Fraternity.
As a member of Lambda Gamma Gamma Chapter,
Brother Jackson remains very active in the Washington DC community in areas that affect our youth. He
is committed to the Chapter’s programs and activities
that inspire our youth to excel socially and academically.
Brother Jackson won three Missouri Valley Conference 440 yard dash indoor and outdoor track championships. He anchored the Drake Mile Relay team in the
NCAA Indoor and Outdoor National track meets three
years in a row from 1968 to 1970. In 1990, Brother
Jackson was awarded the Double D Award from Drake
University, which is the highest honor given to a
former Drake athlete. While at Drake, he earned his
Bachelor and Masters Degree. In addition, he earned
his Superintendent certification from Ashland University in Ohio.
He is a Nebraska State Gold Medal Winner in the 440yard dash. In addition, he anchored the Boys Town
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Theta Omicron Chapter Presents
Project S. T. R. I. D. E.
By Brother Joel Cummings, Basileus
Rochester, NY- For more than eighteen years, Theta
Omicron Chapter has been a Friend of Education and
has collaborated with the Rochester City School District, School #4. Initially, we implemented a program
entitled Supervising, Training, Relating Ideas and Developing Excellence (Project S.T.R.I.D.E.) to assist
with academic achievement and to offer a presence
of African-American males who have achieved levels
of success beyond what most of our targeted audience
sees on a routine basis.
Over time, as social conditions have changed, so has
the focus of our Saturday sessions. Because of a Call
to Action by Rochester’s immediate past Mayor, we
revised the focus of our S.T.R.I.D.E. deliverable. The
focus changed to developing social and behavioral
skills. On two Saturday’s per month, Theta Omicron
Chapter members, under the leadership of Brother
Robert Mitchell, meet with the students to deliver the
agenda.
We collaborate with other professionals to deliver
skills. One example is the anger management and conflict resolution modules that focus on managing one’s
own behavior. Our basic premise is to teach the students that they have power! The power is in the choices that they make so we teach that there is positive
reinforcement for good behavior and decisions and
consequences for poor behavior and poor decisions.
We augment in-school activities by taking the kids on
field trips where they can practice the skills taught. For
example, when table etiquette training was delivered,
we followed with a field trip to a high-end restaurant
for practice, observation and feedback.
In addition to receiving what we offer, we teach the
students that they too are responsible to support the
community. To begin the holiday celebration, the students made crafts as gifts for seniors. The students delivered the gifts to a senior facility where one of the
founders of Project S.T.R.I.D.E. is now a resident. All
spirits were lifted and Brother Wilfred Kenney was es-
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pecially uplifted to see that his efforts of nearly twenty
years ago, is still bearing positive fruit.
The members of Theta Omicron host forty students in
the program. We are developing both male and female
students. Most activities are integrated; however, with
our female staff volunteers we are able to deliver gender specific topics as well.
Former Marine and Omega Man Builds
Lives for the Future
Brother David B. Dickerson
West Palm Beach, FL-April 4, 2008, one of Lambda
Alpha Alpha Chapter’s very own has started a positive club at his present school, U. B. Kinsey/Palmview
Elementary entitled the U.B. K Social Club. This is
a mentoring club geared toward helping some of the
most challenging students in our inner city school
system reach their full social and academic potential
in order to be successful in life. The club consists of
3rd through 5th grade boys only, 40 total. Our Club
Motto is Educating Lives for College Tomorrow! To
accomplish this task, Brother Dickerson brings in motivational speakers, teaches the students military drill
and step and mainly mentors them. Whenever I bring
a guest speaker in to address the boys, that speaker
must wear a shirt and tie. I always tell the speaker to
mention to the boys that they can go to college, and
talk about their own college experiences. The students
have met positive influential professionals from our
community such as lawyers, preachers, social workers
and television producers; they even got a SWAT team
demonstration from our local police department. This
club has been in existence for two years now and is
personally rewarding and fun to the kids. Some of the
experiences the students have had thus far are a field
trip to a semi-professional baseball game, and an end
of the year step show and party.
A brief biography of Brother Dickerson includes having taught for 13 years, teaching 4th and 5th graders.
He has won numerous awards, which includes his
most recent accomplishment of winning the Florida
Governor’s Charlie Crist Black History Month Teach-
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er of Excellence in Education Award in February
2008. He has also won Teacher of the Year and
The Ida B. Baker Distinguished Minority Teacher of the Year Award. He also coaches football,
basketball and track at the high school levels. He
is a graduate of Bethune Cookman College in
Daytona Beach, FL and graduate of Nova Southeastern University with a Masters degree in Educational Leadership, which he now aspires to
become an administrator. He is a veteran of the
United States Marine Corp., where he was honorably discharged in 1989. He joined the folds
of Omega in 2003 and has served as Lambda Alpha Alpha Chapter’s Vice Basileus and Keeper
of Peace. He is the Chapter’s 2007 Omega Man
of the Year recipient. Recently during the past
hurricanes of Florida, he has helped cook and
give out hotdogs and water to displaced families
in the Delray Beach, FL area. He also participated in giving out 30 Thanksgiving turkeys this
past holiday season. Brother Dickerson is also a
member of the American Legion Post 199, Masonic Lodge Boaz 212 and St. Johns Missionary
Baptist Church.
His hopes for the students include making an
immediate and real difference in their lives and
future. He also wishes to continue to present experiences to the students that will last a lifetime.
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Kappa Alpha Alpha Chapter Conducts
Voter Registration in Local High Schools
for all participating high school students, as it was the
first opportunity for many of them to vote.
By Brother Clarence Pittman III
Giving Is Better Than Receiving
By Brother Roscoe Nance
The Brothers of Kappa Alpha Alpha Chapter
Conduct Voters Registration Drive
Dekalb County, Georgia- (March 2008) The Brothers
of Kappa Alpha Alpha Chapter planned and coordinated voting registration at two separate high schools,
which resulted in the registration over 280 students to
vote in the upcoming National Presidential Election
scheduled for November of 2008.
With the approval and coordination of Principal Dr.
Angela Pringle and Counselor Christopher Little, Kappa Alpha Alpha Chapter Brothers manned a couple of
tables with voter registration applications at Stephenson High School as students walked in between lunch
sessions and classroom breaks. Brothers and student
council members provided guidance to all 17 1/2 and
18-year-olds who desired to vote and met eligibility
requirements. At the end of the day, over 170 students
had completed the registration procedures.
Two weeks later, voter’s registration planning led again
by Kappa Alpha Alpha Chapter Brothers, Thomas Hill,
Greg Davis and Dr. Calvin Horton, set up at Miller
Grove High School. With the approval and coordination of Principal Dr. S. Carol Thedford, the Chapter
registered over 110 students who completed the short
form in between lunch sessions and classroom breaks.
Kappa Alpha Alpha Chapter Brothers generally agreed
that this process appears to have been an exciting time
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Brothers of Omicron Kappa Kappa Chapter
The Brothers of Omicron Kappa Kappa Chapter joined
members of Heritage Fellowship Church in spreading
cheer among residents of the Embry Rucker Community Shelter during the holiday season. The groups prepared and served Christmas and New Year’s Day dinner for residents and the volunteers said the experience
was as uplifting for them as it was for those who were
on the receiving end.
It is a very satisfying feeling to come into the holidays
giving rather than receiving, giving to those who are
less fortunate, said Emanuel McCrae, a founding member of Omicron Kappa Kappa Chapter and a member
of Heritage Fellowship. To prepare the food, serve the
food and clean up afterward, that was one of the best
holidays I have had.
I liked doing this because it felt like I was really doing
something to help, said Riva Nance, a 10th-grader at
Herndon High. She, along with her father, a member
of Omicron Kappa Kappa Chapter, and mother helped
serve dinner on New Year's Day.
Heritage Fellowship, where Rev. Dr. Norman Tate
is pastor, and its members have prepared and served
meals at the shelter on the third Sunday of each month
and on major holidays for more than a decade. The
meals were home-cooked by Deacon Howard Hill and
his wife Wanda of Heritage Fellowship.
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It’s very fulfilling for us, said Deacon Hill. It is what
we as believers are supposed to do. It is one of the major missions of the church. What we’ve found over the
years is the residents really appreciate someone taking
time out to prepare something because they get a lot of
(canned foods) donated to them. We try to give them
a complete meal and make sure it’s home cooked as
much as possible that one day.
Theta Omicron Chapter Loftus C. Carson
Memorial Golf Tournament
By Brother Adrian N. Smalls
Rochester, NY - The Brothers of Theta Omicron Chapter, along with Theta Omicron Scholarship Foundation, held the 33rd Annual Loftus C. Carson Memorial
Golf Tournament at Blue Heron Hills Country Club in
Rochester, NY on July 23, 2007. The tournament is a
scholarship benefit with proceeds going to the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) and Theta Omicron
Scholarship Foundation. This year, with the diligent
work of the Golf Committee, the financial support of
several sponsors, and 80 golfers, the tournament netted $10,700.00, which went towards providing scholarships to five Rochester area scholars who will be attending historically Black colleges and universities. A
portion of the proceeds was also donated to UNCF to
be awarded to other deserving students at the national
level.
This popular golf tournament is recognized as one of
the most successful amateur golf tournaments in the
Greater Rochester, NY area. It has always had the support of the business community including international
companies such as Eastman Kodak Company and Xerox Corporation as well as small individual proprietorships. Through the support of these businesses, Theta
Omicron Scholarship Foundation has contributed more
than $245,000 in scholarship dollars to more than 100
local scholars and to the UNCF organization.
Theta Omicron Chapter sponsored its first golf tournament in 1975 because of the vision of Loftus C. Carson, an Omega and well-known Rochester, NY human
rights advocate. In 1990, the tournament was renamed
the Loftus C. Carson Memorial UNCF Golf Tournament, in honor of Brother Carson who was instrumental in the founding and the ongoing success of the golf
tournament until his premature death in 1989.
The 34th annual Loftus C. Carson Memorial Golf
Tournament will be held on July 21, 2008 in Rochester, NY. We expect the 2008 tournament to be our best
year yet as we continue to provide financial support
to deserving students attending historically Black colleges and universities. We invite Brothers to come to
Rochester, NY on that day to fellowship, play golf and
support our young scholars.
Mentoring Initiative Making a Difference in the Lives
of African American and Low Income Youth
The Brothers of Xi Alpha Chapter with Mentored Students
Charleston, WV-Xi Alpha Chapter instituted a mentoring program for young males at one of the predominantly Black elementary schools on Charleston, WV’s
West Side about a year ago. This school had the lowest
standardized test scores in the county, high disciplinary
problems, poor grades, and a host of other ills. However, with great pride, Xi Alpha Chapter went in with
the Omega TALKS (transferring a little knowledge
systematically) Mentoring Program and this year they
met the annual yearly progress set by the state of West
Virginia with the majority of the males we mentored
scoring mastery and above. Our mantra is, Every boy
needs a man in his face challenging him with wisdom
concerning critical issues and decisions. About 1015 Brothers mentor about 50 young males weekly for
about an hour. We divide the students into their small
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groups based on age, and go through the book, Talks
My Father Never Had With Me, (Illinois: KJAC Publishing), by Harold Davis. This curriculum deals with
positive behavior, memorizing wisdom, reading more,
and becoming a better individual. In addition, we treat
the youth with various field trips i.e. restaurants, science museums, Black History programs, etc. as they
reach certain milestones.
Xi Alpha Chapter has been recognized by the Schoenbaum Family Enrichment Center this past summer;
we are on the Maximizing Achievement of African
American Children in Kanawha County (MAACK)
steering committee with regards to mentoring; and
we have received special recognition from the West
Virginia Education Alliance for exemplary partnership
with a school.
Psi Phi Chapter Spreads Holiday Cheer
and Thanksgiving
By Brother Keith Vereen
Brothers of Psi Phi Chapter
The Winston-Salem, NC-Psi Phi Chapter traditionally looks forward to planning social action projects in
the months of November and December of each year
that allows the Chapter to help the community’s less
fortunate. In addition to the Thanksgiving food drive,
members sponsored a coat drive for the homeless at
the Bethesda Center.
Mu Chi Chapter Blood Drive
On November 15, 2007, members of the Social Action
Committee shopped at local grocery stores to purchase
food items for five families. In the past, the Chapter
provided a wholesome, traditional Thanksgiving meal
for the families.
Brothers from left to right. Brother Odell Graves, Brother
David Vassar, Brother Anthony Scruse
and kneeling Brother Frank Smart.
On November 9, 2007, The Brothers of Mu Chi Chapter participated in a blood drive at Central State University. We all expect blood to be there for us, but barely a
fraction of those who can give do. Yet sooner or later,
virtually all of us will face a time of great vulnerability
in which we will need blood. And that time is all too
often unexpected. The Brothers of Mu Chi Chapter
realized this and lived up to their creed as Omegas and
stepped up to the plate.
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Last year, Committee Chairman, Brother Cassius
Smith requested that the Chapter begin purchasing
enough food to provide for more than one meal. As a
result, families were given more than a week’s worth
of grocery items.
Several fundraiser events during the year provided
financial support for mandated programs that allow
the Chapter to function as an agent of change in the
Winston-Salem, NC area. Psi Phi Chapter members
are forever mindful of the needs of our community.
In addition, in the spirit of the season, the Chapter
sponsored this worthwhile social action project during
Thanksgiving.
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Report January 19, 2008
Nov 13, 2007 “Brother to Brother” at the Frank W.
Hale Black Cultural Center:
During Founders week, Iota Psi Chapter hosted a leadership workshop entitled Brother to Brother. Dr. Reuel
Barksdale facilitated the workshop. It called for all the
Black male leaders on campus to come together and discuss what defines leadership, and how to become more
involved on campus. Other issues discussed where the
lack of Black male leadership on Ohio State’s campus,
the keys to networking and the importance of Black
male graduation.
November 14, 2007 Respect for Black Women Seminar at the Frank W. Hale Black Cultural Center:
During Founders week, Iota Psi Chapter also hosted
a respect for Black Women Seminar. The Brothers
addressed problems between males and females, the
importance of respecting one another and some of the
stereotypes on campus. The seminar was facilitated by
the Multicultural Center and the Women Studies Department. The open discussion was very informative
and one of the main lessons learned was that as individuals, we teach people how to treat us; if you demand respect, people will give you respect. At the end
of the seminar, a yellow rose ceremony was preformed
in which all members of the Chapter participated to
symbolize friendship and respect gave the women in
the audience.
Tutoring and Mentoring
The members of Iota Psi Chapter are involved in a
youth mentoring program in which the Chapter works
with student athletes from the Columbus Area. The
Mentoring Student Athletes Foundation has weekly
study tables on Sunday’s at Ohio State’s Campus.
Members of Iota Psi Chapter tutor and mentor the students. Recently the Chapter hosted a program in which
members from the Chapter and the Ohio State University Football team spoke to the youth about what
it takes to be academically successful and chase their
dreams.
January 2008 Dr. Charles R. Drew Blood Drive
The Brothers of Iota Psi Chapter in collaboration with
the American Red Cross, NAACP Ohio State Chapter
and the Frank W. Hale Black Cultural Center hosted a
blood drive in which the Chapter successfully signed
up 50 first or second time donors. This was also a
scholarship fundraiser set up through the University
that allocated scholarship funds to high school seniors
for every first or second time blood donation.
Eta Omega Chapter Receives Georgia State Social
Action Graduate Chapter Of The Year Award For
Sixth Time In Seven Years
Brother Stedman S. Southall
Eta Omega Chapter, proudly received the Georgia State
Social Action Graduate Chapter of the Year Award
for 2007 at the recent 44th Georgia State Workshop.
This was the sixth time in seven years that Eta Omega
Chapter’s Social Action Committee has garnered this
Award. Eta Omega Chapter previously received this
honor in 2001, 2002, 2003, 2005, and 2006.
Eta Omega Chapter has enjoyed a truly fabulous seven
years of Social Action activities and programs. The
Chapter has literally spanned the spectrum of meaningful social action. It has thoroughly interacted with
the community and demonstrated the essences of the
Cardinal Principles in Its service to the community and
to our beloved Fraternity.
Brother Archie L. Course, Chairman of the Social Action Committee from 2002-2003, once aptly stated,
The Social Action Committee Brothers have walked
the walk and talked the talk of Omega. The Committee has enacted the Cardinal Principles of Manhood,
Scholarship, Perseverance and Uplift through activities and programs, which reach beyond the boundaries
of our Fraternity House in Southwest Atlanta, GA to
touch the lives of our fellow man. Talking the talk
and walking the walk of the Cardinal Principles is an
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awesome task, but the Brothers of Eta Omega Chapter
have demonstrated a fantastic willingness to contribute the time, talent, and resources necessary to make
us an award-winning chapter.
In 2007, Eta Omega Chapter’s Social Action Committee participated in Career Awareness Day 2007 at
R.N. Fickett Elementary School, participated in and
financially supported the Sickle Cell Walk/Race and
the American Diabetes Association 5K Walk- Grant
Park Atlanta, sponsored the Annual Pre-Father’s Day
Breakfast for the men residing at Wheat Street Towers
and the Picnic for the R.N. Fickett Elementary School
Summer School Program. The Chapter also participated in the 2007 Black Male Expo-Ebony Black Family
Reunion Tour Atlanta as well as contributing Thanksgiving turkeys to Wheat Street Towers. Eta Omega
Chapter will continue to provide uplift and support for
an adopted family.
The Chapter’s 2007 activities are among a rich fabric of projects spanning the years. The Social Action
Committee’s many activities have included sponsoring an academic test preparation series - the 5”P” SAT
Clinic, Boy Scouts of America Merit Badge Clinic,
student attendance of an African American Rodeo during Black History Month, local youth baseball teams,
staging and participating in American Red Cross blood
donation drives, the Annual Big Brothers/Big Sisters
Bowl for Kids Sake and holding the Annual Big Brothers/Big Sisters End of Summer Cookout/Swim Party.
Other accomplishments include making significant annual financial contributions to the UNCF and the historic Butler Street YMCA, which was once the only
Black operated YMCA in America. The Chapter has
been presented with an award winning Banking and
Money Management seminar series, seminars to promote awareness of liver transplant/organ donation and
other health issues as well as holding numerous voter
registration drives.
Eta Omega Chapter’s Social Action Committee is led
by Brother David Moorer. A dedicated group of Committee Brothers supports Brother Moorer. He and the
Brothers of the Social Action Committee have carried
on a proud tradition established by earlier Social Action Committee Chairmen and hard working Commit-
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tee Brothers.
Eta Omega Chapter is located in Southwest Atlanta,
Georgia. Basileus, Brother Don Lee and Vice Basileus, Brother Joseph Robertson lead the Chapter.
Omega Iota Iota Chapter Celebrates MLK Day
In Montgomery, AL
By Brother Derrick Brewster
Montgomery, AL – On January 21, 2008, the city of
Montgomery, AL hosted its annual Martin Luther King
(MLK) Jr. Parade. The parade is an opportunity for
citizens within the Montgomery, AL area to celebrate
the accomplishments of Dr. King and the changes
that have occurred since he took a stand against racial
struggles for African Americans.
On this day, Omega Iota Iota Chapter Brothers participated in this great event. Members of the Chapter arrived with posters and signs to demonstrate that
Omega men support Dr. King and vow to continue his
legacy for justice.
During the ceremony of the parade, Brother State Senator Quinton Ross delivered a message to the citizens
of Montgomery, AL to uphold Dr. King’s dream and to
not be afraid to dream. The Chapter will continue to
support this historical event.
Lambda Iota Chapter and Nu Delta Chapter Donate
Christmas Gifts to Needy Families
By Marvin Broadwater, Sr
On December 22, 2007, the Brothers of Omega Psi Phi
Inc., Lambda Iota and Nu Delta (Columbus State University) Chapters in collaboration with the local office of
The Department of Family and Children Services, donated over $600 in toys and gift cards to six local families.
Over 100 individual toys were donated. The parents and
children were overjoyed to receive the unexpected gifts.
The event is an annual occurrence for the local Chapter.
All levels of the Fraternity are expected to facilitate, participate and coordinate activities that uplift their respective communities. The Brothers consider it an honor to
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give back to the community through their outreach programs. The Chapters would like to thank the Wal-Mart
on BuenaVista Rd, as it gave a 10% discount on the total
cost of the toys. Thanks also goes out to the local office
of the Department of Family and Children Services. The Men of Lambda Iota Chapter Donate
Thanksgiving Baskets to Local Families
to facilitate, participate and coordinate activities that
will uplift their communities. The Thanksgiving baskets are one way to show that there are those in the
community that care. Chapter members consider it an
honor and privilege to give back to their respective
communities. The Chapter has also committed to giving Christmas baskets filled with toys to needy families each year as well.
By Brother Marvin Broadwater, Sr.
Yazoo Ques Sponsor Toy Drive
Brothers of Lambda Iota Chapter with
Toy Drive Recipients
Brother Chalmers W. Mayers, Jr, Brother Kenneth Sallis,
and Brother Kerioon Grant
Columbus, GA-The men of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity,
Inc., Lambda Iota Chapter, annually donates Turkey
Baskets to local families during the Thanksgiving holiday. The families are traditionally given baskets containing turkeys (at least 12lbs), traditional Thanksgiving side items and others food items.
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.’s chapters are expected
Yazoo City, MS-Members of Xi Kappa Kappa Chapter
launched their first annual Ques for Tots Toy Drive. Known as the Yazoo Ques, the men have served youth
and families in the Yazoo, MS community since the
chartering of the local chapter in December 1996.
Brothers of Lambda Iota Chapter and
turkey basket recipients
Over the past year, the Yazoo Ques have worked with
Project REACH and Lifesavers Program personnel
to implement a variety of educational, faith-based,
health and social enrichment programs designed
to uplift youth and strengthen their families. More
recently, the group has developed a partnership
with Yazoo City High School to sponsor a drive
to make the holidays happier for needy families.
Everyone was asked to assist in this drive by attending
the Yazoo City High School basketball games on December
14 and December 17 and to bring a toy to donate. A drop-off
box was set-up at the entrance to the gym on those evenings. All donated items were distributed to needy families
following the organization’s annual Achievement Week
Celebration set at a local site on December 21.
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Rho Beta Beta Chapter Supports Boy
Scout Program
Rho Beta Beta Chapter Participates in National
Social Action Day
Houston, TX-Rho Beta Beta Chapter along with its
501-C (3) organization donated a total of $500.00 to
the Boy Scouts of America Learning for Life Program.
Mr. George Pope, Senior District Executive of the BSC
Learning for Life Division – Builders, requested support through Brother Nelson Anthony, who is an Eagle
Scout, and the Chapter responded. Brother Spergeon
Holly, President of Space Ques and Brother Vernon
Weakley, Basileus, presented checks for 250.00 each
to Mr. Pope in September 2007.
Learning for Life Division - Builders, serves North
Forest and Houston Independent School Districts
along with one Charter School. It is in the business to
help educate, motivate and stimulate boys and girls so
they can graduate and be prepared to become outstanding citizens.
Members of Rho Beta Beta Chapter are committed to
participate in career awareness programs at various
schools.
Pictured – At Boy Scout office with Brother Nelson Anthony, Brother Spergeon Holly, President of Space City
Ques, Mr. George Pope, BSA-District Executive, Brother
Vernon Weakley, Basileus.
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Brother Nelson Anthony, Mr. Charles Savage, and Brother
Quinn Meads at the FWEP office.
Houston, TX-The first National Social Action Day was
November 14, 2007 and the Brothers of Rho Beta Beta
Chapter were active with the Northeast YMCA Mentoring Program at Wheatley High School and the Fifth
Ward Enrichment Program in Houston, Texas.
Brother Clenon Mitchell, Social Action Chairman, set
up the Chapter’s participation with the YMCA Mentoring program with 14 junior and senior males. Brothers Rodney Brown, Cal Joubert, and Nelson Anthony
were speakers at the event. Brother Brown, an attorney, spoke to the young men about using resources
and scholarships to plan for college. Brother Joubert
spoke about his journey through the military then going to college and graduating with an engineering degree. Brother Anthony gave the young men strategies
on setting goals and priorities. Rho Beta Beta Chapter
has worked with the Northeast YMCA on other projects and will continue with the mentoring program.
The Fifth Ward Enrichment Program Incorporated
(FWEP) is a youth leadership and development program for at-risk males, ages 12 - 19, located in one
of Houston’s most economically depressed neighborhoods. FWEP is designed to empower boys to become
responsible men and productive members of their families and community. Rho Beta Beta Chapter has made
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a commitment to work with the program. Brother
Quinn Meads, Basileus, and Brother Nelson Anthony,
Ninth District Social Action Chairman met with Mr.
Charles Savage, Executive Director, to discuss future
plans. Brother Meads presented a check for $100.00
as a Chapter donation.
Seaside, CA-Omicron Nu Chapter celebrated excellence in education by honoring Brother Dr. Morris T.
Houck Ed. during the Fifth Annual Morris T. Houck
(MTH) Scholarship Dinner held on October 20, 2007.
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Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Walk to
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By Brother Tellis Fears and Brother Darroll Love
In support of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated health initiatives, Omicron Nu Chapter, Seaside,
California, participated in the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation’s (JDRF) Walk to Cure Diabetes
in Pacific Grove, California on October 14th, 2007
along with one-half million other walkers across
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Type 1, or juvenile, diabetes, is a devastating disease that affects millions of people—a large
and growing percentage of them are children.
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There is some good news.
For the first time, scientists are predicting that we CAN expect to see a cure well within our lifetime!
Chapter members, family, and friends participated in the walk this year and
raised hundreds of dollars in an effort to contribute to the awareness and cure
for this disease.
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Some of the over 250 attendees listen to the guest speak
Guest Speaker, 38th Grand Basileus, Bro. Warren G. Lee, Jr.
Guest Speaker, 38th Grand Basileus, Bro. Warren G. Lee, Jr.
Bro. Jim Green, 2007 Inductee to the University of Kentucky Hall of F
and Founder’s Award Recipient
Congressman James Clyburn, Majority House Whip brings greetings.
Bro. Michael Lee, Vice Basileus and 2007 Superior Service Award W
Eta Alpha Chapter Hosts
Annual Achievement Week Celebration
By Brother Derek T. Smith
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Brother Major Demetrius D. Brooks
Colonel Charles Young Military
Leadership Award Recipient
By Brother Joseph C. McKinney
Brother Demetrius D. Brooks is Delta Omega Chapter’s 2007 colonel Charles Young Military Leadership
Award recipient. He is also the Chapter’s 2007 Superior Service Award recipient.
Tiphanie Barry, Dominique Maxwell Shantia D. Solomon,
and Justin Andrews
Jefferson City, MO-On Sunday, November 18, 2007,
the "Capital City Ques" of Eta Alpha Chapter celebrated Achievement Week on the campus of Lincoln
University. Three outstanding students were awarded a
$750 dollar scholarship to be utilized in the fall of 2008.
They included Miss Tiphanie Barry, Mr. Dominique
Maxwell and Miss Shantia D. Solomon. An additional
scholarship was awarded to the "Citizen of the Year"
recipient Mr. Justin Andrews. Mr. Andrews holds the
distinction of being the first student recipient of this
award. Eta Alpha Chapter also honored one of its own,
whose life's work continues to embody Omega's highest ideals. In recognition of exemplary scholarship,
leadership and tireless community service, Brother Dr.
Robert L. Robinson was presented with the "Eta Alpha
Omega Man of the Year" award. Brother Dr. Robinson crossed the burning sands to Omegaland by way of
Iota Sigma Chapter in 1969. He served as the Eighth
District Representative from 1996 to 1998 and was
recognized as the "National Omega Man of the Year"
at the 70th Grand Conclave. A retired criminal justice
professor, Brother Dr. Robinson was voted Basileus of
the Eta Alpha Chapter in 2007 and currently serves as
a member of the Missouri Parole Board. He continues
to be a glowing personification of Omega's excellence
and we are indeed honored, and extremely proud to
call him Brother.
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Brother Brooks is a Major in the United States Army
and is stationed at Fort Lee, VA. He is an Acquisition
Officer and Combat Developer. Brother Brooks joined
the United States Army as a private in 1991 and served
as an Air Traffic Coordinator at Fort Bragg, NC. He received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Sociology in 1994
and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice
in 1996 from Fayetteville State University. He was
commissioned in the U. S. Army through the ROTC in
1996 as a Chemical Officer. Brother Brooks recently
completed the intermediate-level Education Advance
Civil Schooling.
Brother Brooks was initiated in the Fraternity through
Delta Gamma Chapter, Fayetteville State University in
1992. He has been a member of Delta Omega for the
past three years. Since his initiation into the Fraternity,
he has been very active, and has served on the following committees: Economic Development, Talent Hunt,
Reclamation and Retention, Scholarship, achievement
Week, Charles Drew Blood Drive, Voter Registration
Drive, Social Action and Afro-American Life/History.
In addition, he chaired Delta Omega Chapter’s Male
Protégé Committee, as well as mentored the young
men in the program.
His past Chapter memberships include Delta Gamma
and Beta Chi Chapters (sixth District), Kappa Iota Iota
Chapter (third District), Lambda Xi Chapter (13th District), and Tau Gamma Chapter (sixth District).
Brother Brooks is affiliated with the United States
Army Transportation Association, Veterans of Foreign
Wars, Army Air Force Mutual Aid Association and St.
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Ann’s Catholic Church. He is the recipient of many
military awards and decorations to include the Meritorious Service Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, the Army
National Defense Service Medal, Armed Force Expeditionary Medal, and Global War on Terrorism Medal,
Korea Defense Service Medal, Armed Forces Service
Medal, Army Service Ribbon, NATO Medal and Parachutist Badge.
Brother Brooks is to be commended for making outstanding contributions to the military and community.
He truly exemplifies and represents the Fraternity’s
four cardinal principles: Manhood, Scholarship, Perseverance and Uplift.
International Talent Hunt Committee
“Working Hard for Omega”
By Brother Carlton Lampkins,
2nd District Talent Hunt Chairman
In 2005, Brother Larry Pough of Theta Omicron Chapter (Rochester, NY) became the chair of the International Talent Hunt Committee (ITHC), which consists
of the Talent Hunt chair from each of the 12 districts of
the Fraternity and a vice chair, Brother Ernest Goode
from the Ninth District.
From the onset, the ITHC began working, mainly via
conference calls, on updating and revising the International Talent Hunt Manual of guidelines, procedures,
suggestions, and judging criteria for producing topnotched chapter and district talent hunt competitions.
During our discussions, several changes were made to
enhance our talent hunt competitions and the criteria on
which contestants are judged. The final draft of those
improvements was submitted to the Grand Basileus
and First Vice Grand Basileus for approval, which was
granted in January 2006. Subsequently, any financial
Brother placed the revised manual on the International
website for access.
As the ITHC progressed with its work, we held an organizational retreat at International Headquarters to
prepare for the Grand Conclave Talent Hunt Demonstration in Little Rock, Arkansas in July 2006. The
purpose for our retreat was to continue our planning
for that event; to gather historical information on the
talent hunt; and to develop a long-range plan for improving all aspects of talent hunt logistics.
Due to the collaborative efforts, expertise and skills,
and commitment of the members of the ITHC, the
2006 Talent Hunt Demonstration, a non-competitive
exhibition, went off without a hitch. The 12 talented
young people, representing the 12 Districts, proved
why they were selected as talent hunt winners of their
respective districts. They were professional and presented fantastic performances!
In 2007, the ITHC made a request to the Supreme
Council to have a Talent Hunt Demonstration at our
Leadership Conferences so that students who win in
the odd numbered years that the Leadership Conferences are held can take advantage of the exposure and
scholarship awards that are afforded the students who
participate in Talent Hunt Demonstrations at Grand
Conclaves held in even numbered years. That request
was submitted and approved. Thus, beginning with
the 2009 Leadership Conference, a Talent Hunt Demonstration will be held!
Since the 2006 Talent Hunt Demonstration, the ITHC
has been preparing for the 2008 Talent Hunt Demonstration to be held in July 2008, at the Grand Conclave
in Birmingham, Alabama. All of the different aspects
of producing a high quality Talent Hunt Demonstration
are being addressed. The ITHC is working on two
new projects related to the 2008 Talent Hunt Demonstration – producing a DVD of the demonstration and
having the demonstration shown on regular television
or on a public broadcasting station.
You do not want to miss the 2008 Talent Hunt Demonstration in Birmingham, Alabama, for it promises to
spotlight some of the most talented young people from
the west coast to the east coast and from our overseas
13th District!
If you have ideas or suggestions that you feel will help
the ITHC take our internationally mandated talent hunt
program to “the next level,” contact your district Talent Hunt chair. We welcome your input!
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Xi Kappa Kappa Chapter Local Fraternity
Chapter celebrated Achievement Week
their families." Coordinated by Brother John Hunt, the
program also featured a welcome address by Brother
Ken Sallis, historical overview of the local and national chapter by Brother Cedric Hayes, remarks and
presentation of awards by Brother Antonio Landers. Members, known as the "Yazoo Ques" provided
musical entertainment during the evening with a guest
appearance by one of its local Brothers, Rev. Gregory
Robertson.
The Brothers of Xi Kappa Kappa Chapter
Yazoo City, MS-Members of the Xi Kappa Kappa
Chapter recently celebrated their annual Achievement
Week with a banquet and awards program held at the
Mississippi Chemical Corporation Conference CenterRick's Memorial Library Annex in Yazoo City. The
gala affair attracted some 50 participants from the local and surrounding communities.
Achievement Week, one of the national programs of
the international Fraternity (founded in 1911 in Washington, DC) was first designed to promote the study of
Negro life and history. Today, the program seeks out
and gives due recognition to individuals and groups
who make noteworthy contributions toward improving
the quality of life for humankind in communities all
over the world.
Xi Kappa Kappa Chapter's 2007 theme focused on
empowering youth and enhancing the community
through education and service. Brother Arthur James,
featured speaker, challenged fellow members to become actively involved in all community affairs, especially education, health, politics and religion. Brother
James said, "We must all work together, partnering
with schools, churches, businesses, other social-civic
organizations and individuals to strengthen our bonds
in order to uplift and enrich the lives of our youth and
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For their extra-ordinary diligence and dedication,
Brother Kerioon Grant was presented the "Omega
Man of the Year" award while Brother Alfranso Davis received the "Superior Service" award. Gloria
Elayne Owens gave accolades and special expressions of appreciation to the entire chapter, coordinator
of the "Lifesavers" Program, a youth leadership and
character-development project offered to area elementary, middle and high school students. Members of
the local chapter were recognized and given tokens of
appreciation for their outstanding and generous support and volunteer service of the “Lifesavers" Program in conjunction with Project REACH (Resources
for Educating Adolescents on Choices and Health) implemented at Graystone Apartments under the leadership of Brother Aaron Greenfield, a local Brother who
recently relocated.
Due to the courtesy and generosity of the "Yazoo
Ques" a few Yazoo families shared a merrier Christmas, as the members presented food - including a
prepared Christmas dinner - , clothing, toys and educational materials to three deserving families they adopted in the Yazoo area. Xi Kappa Kappa Chapter expresses sincere appreciation to all who supported the
local toy drive held at Yazoo City High School in
early December. The members have made a firm
commitment to be more visible and actively involved
in the lives of the youth and their families in 2008.
For more information about current and future community programs/projects sponsored by Xi Kappa
Kappa Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated, contact Antonio Landers, president, at P. O. Box
1193, Yazoo City, MS 39194 or call Brother Kerioon
Grant at 601-291-5092.
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Upholding Tradition Ninety-Six Years and Beyond:
Phi Kappa Kappa Chapter
Celebrates Achievement Week
By Brothers: Calleb Obumba and Marc Styles
Brothers of Phi Kappa Kappa Chapter
East Point, GA—The Brothers of Phi Kappa Kappa
Chapter celebrated the 96th Anniversary of the Fraternity through a week full of events that successfully
concluded with the Chapter’s 9th Annual Achievement
Week Founders Day banquet. The 10-man committee,
anchored by Brother Vernon Hawkins, orchestrated a
week’s worth of events consisting of church fellowship, veterans hospital visit, Monday Night Football
viewing, Brotherhood night and a all Greek mixer
leading up to the Achievement Week Banquet.
Achievement week kicked off Saturday, November 10,
2007 at Michon’s Restaurant in College, Park where
21 Brothers attended ‘The Brotherhood’ luncheon to
discuss the state of our African-American community. Brother Sulaiman Nuriddin spoke about Domestic
Violence and how there is a dire need to facilitate a
program to educate and inform the community about
the important matter. Brother Kevin Williams, in addition, talked about the drastic impact of HIV/AIDS in
the metro Atlanta area.
Sunday, November 11, 2007, 20 Brothers attended the
Chapters’ praise and worship visit to Andrew United
Methodist Church in Jonesboro, GA. The church, under the direction of pastor Wimbley Hale, Jr. received
a donation from the Chapter presented by Immediate
Past Basileus, Brother Michael Randall. Pastor Hale
touched on four key points in his message to the congregation. Do not leave Jesus out of our tumultuous
situations in life. When life gets to an all time low,
keep on calling Jesus and he will help you weather the
storm. He then went on to reflect that life does not go
as we planned. In closing, you put everything together
and God will take care of all of your needs according
to his riches and glory.
On Monday morning, November 12, 2007 several
Brothers, mostly military, visited war veterans in the
Veterans Memorial Hospital in Atlanta. The patients,
along with the medical staff were very elated to have
the Brothers from the Chapter come out to show love,
support and drop off DVD’s to the sick and shut-in.
Later that evening, in conjunction with Tau Chapter,
PKK Chapter hosted a Monday Night Football viewing between the St. Louis Rams and the San Francisco
49ers. About 40 people attended the event and enjoyed
the fellowship from both premier graduate chapters
from the Metro Atlanta area.
The gym of Randolph Elementary in College Park was
host to Brotherhood night on Tuesday, November 13,
2007. Brotherhood night was an event to bridge the
‘old school’ and ‘new school’ Brothers of the Fraternity together through discussions of the Fraternity’s
history from its humble beginning on November 17,
1911 to the present. Brothers from the 1960’s- 2000’s
reflected on brotherhood, friendship and fraternity.
Wednesday, November 14, 2007 was the First Annual
Greek Social, held at Grown Folks in College Park.
Several members of the ‘Divine Nine’ from the surrounding metro Atlanta, GA area attended the mixer,
where the 2007, Georgia State Champion PKK Chapter Hop Team performed an 8-minute exhibition. The
monumental moment of the night, however, was when
the Brothers of the Chapter, along with the patrons in
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attendance, raised over $600 for the mother of Genarlow Wilson. Mr. Wilson was incarcerated and was
recently released from prison for having consensual
sex with a female student. He served almost 3 years of
his 10-year sentence and will be attending Morehouse
College next fall.
The annual Achievement Week Banquet was the finishing touch on a monumental Omega Year for the
reigning Georgia State Chapter of the Year, Phi Kappa
Kappa Chapter. The banquet was held at the luxurious
ballroom of the Renaissance Concourse Hotel in College Park; over 100 people attended the event, which
had Georgia Department of Labor Commissioner Mr.
Michael Thurmond as its keynote speaker. In addition, five students received scholarships after being
rewarded in the annual essay contest. Other special invited guest in attendance was Genarlow Wilson, who
received a standing ovation from the audience for the
perseverance he endured over the years. He received
a great deal of encouragement and assurance that he
would not fall by the way side. Thurmond spoke on
various topics ranging from education, health and politics. He encouraged and challenged the audience to
take an active role in making the world a better place
by doing the simple things, which include taking care
of the community. Michael Randal, the Chapter’s Immediate Past Basileus received the Omega Man of the
Year Award for his hard work, sacrifice and dedication
over the last year for the Chapter and the Fraternity.
In his closing speech, Randall challenged all Chapter Brothers to “Get in the Fight” on all levels of the
Fraternity. He then passed the torch to Basileus Elect
Brother Reginald Dean Sullivan, the event concluded with over 40 Brothers in attendance singing ‘The
Omega Hymn.”
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Lambda Iota Chapter Conducts Its
Annual Achievement Week Program
By Brother Marvin Broadwater, Jr.
Brothers of Lambda Iota Chapter
Columbus, GA—Lambda Iota Chapter held its Annual
Achievement Week program at M. L. Harris Methodist Church on November 11, 2007. The Achievement
Week Program was originally designed to promote the
study of Negro life and History. Achievement Week is
used to seek out and give due recognition to those individuals at the local and national level who have made a
noteworthy contribution toward improving the quality
of life for Black Americans.
Along with the announcement of award winners, the
Fraternity also conducts a National Essay contest
awarding Scholarship monies to a local, District (GA,
FL, AL & MS), and national winner. The National
High School Essay Contest is a phase of achievement
week that is held in November of each year. The contest is open to college-bound high school seniors. College scholarships are awarded to the winners, each of
whom must submit an essay on a theme/topic, which is
chosen annually by the Fraternity. This year’s theme is
what is the number one issue that would make the biggest difference in the lives of black people and if you
were President, how would you address it?
The program recognizes the achievements of citizens,
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educators, religious leaders, students, and fraternity
brothers within the community. In 1926, Brother Carter G. Woodson passionately known as The Father of
Black History, charged Black fraternities and other organizations to recognize citizens who have contributed
not only to their respective organization, but to their
respective communities as well.
More than 140 Brothers, friends, and family members
attended the program.
Achievement Week Activities Hosted By
The Brothers Of Theta Tau, Gamma Psi,
And Theta Eta Chapters
By Brother Anthony Burdell
This year’s Achievement Week winners are:
Local Essay Winner--Ms. Kremease Dora (George
Washington Carver High School) Citizen of the Year-Brother Travis Chambers and Brother Cedric Dirty Superior Service Award-- Brother Vincent Galvin Omega
Man of the Year--Brother Jeffery Gibson.
Achievement Week Activities hosted by the Brothers
of Alpha Phi, Eta Epsilon, and Kappa Delta Chapters
By: Brother Rufus McGhee
Birmingham, Alabama – Alpha Phi Chapter (Graduate), Eta Epsilon Chapter (Undergraduate Miles College), and Kappa Delta Chapter (UAB) chapters held
their Eighty-Second Achievement Week observance
on November 4, 2007 at the Fairfield Civic Center in
Fairfield, Alabama. The theme for this observance
was Three Looks, One Focus: Family – Fraternity –
Friendship.
Brother Robert L. Holmes, Jr. serves as the Senior
Vice President of Alabama Power Company and was
the event’s featured speaker. He delivered a very encouraging and challenging speech urging all attendees
to revisit lessons taught by and learned from previous
generations. Some of those lessons included manners
and how to properly treat Black women as well as how
to incorporate those lessons into today’s environment
to improve the behavior of our youth.
Various Achievement Awards were presented. Brother
Allison Wrenn received the Superior Service Award.
Brother Rev. Trot D. Johnson received the Religious
Leader of the Year Award. Brother Nathaniel Bagley,
Jr. received the Graduate Citizen of the Year Award.
Dr. Yvette Richardson received the Educational Leader of the Year Award.
Talladega, Alabama - Theta Tau Chapter (Graduate),
Gamma Psi Chapter (Undergraduate Talladega College) and Theta Eta Chapter (Undergraduate Jacksonville State University) chapters held their Annual
Achievement Week observance on November 11, 2007
in Callanan Upper Lounge at Talladega College in Talladega, Alabama. The theme for this year’s Achievement Week Program was Three Looks, One Focus:
Family – Fraternity – Friendship.
Mr. Eddie L. Tucker serves as a city council member
for Ward II in Talladega, Alabama and was the guest
speaker. Mr. Tucker began his speech with a poem.
His topic covered Being Strong, Be Full of Courage,
and Possess the Land. Mr. Tucker’s speech was very
insightful and thought provoking.
Various Achievement Awards were presented during the ceremony. Brother Willie Duncan received
the Superior Service Award. Brother Herman Terrell
received the Founder’s Award. Brother Ray C. Lindsey received the COL Charles Young Military Service
Award. Brother Johnny L. Harris received the Omega
Man of the Year Award. Mr. Steven Folks received the
Citizen of the Year Award.
Ms. Laura Harris provided praise dance during the program. Mr. Eddie L. Tucker received a special achievement award from the Brothers of the local chapters.
The affair was well attended by family, friends, fellow
Greeks, and community Leaders. A reception was provided for the attendees of this great event.
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Students Showcase Talent With
Brothers of Xi Xi Chapter
By Brother Mike Wade
Fort Knox, KY - On Friday, November 16, 2007, Xi
Xi Chapter hosted a Talent Hunt and Scholarship Recognition Program at the Fort Knox Leaders Club Candlelight Room. The Talent Hunt competition involved
eight students representing Fort Knox, North Hardin
and Elizabethtown High Schools.
The talent involved three musicians and five vocalists. The winner of the competition was Ms. Amanda
Young of Elizabethtown High School who played a
classical selection on piano-entitled Hoomberg Suite
by Grieg. The second place winner was Mr. Mike Taylor of Fort Knox High School who enlightened us on
electric guitar playing Cannon Rock by Jerry C. of the
famed rock group U2. Our third place winner was Mr.
Chris Shanks of North Hardin High School who sang
an original piece entitled Bye, Bye, You in acapella
and really worked the crowd.
The Chapter awarded the winners with cash prizes,
trophies, and gift certificates from local area restaurants. The other participants in the Talent Hunt competition included Ms. Jamielyn Riggins of Fort Knox
high School, Mr. Quintin Harrison of North Hardin High School, Ms. Jennifer Brazier of Fort Knox
High School, Mr. Leandre Hostler of Fort Knox High
School, and Mr. Dominique Young of Fort Knox High
School. All other participants in the Talent Hunt competition received a replica trophy with a musical note
emblem with Xi Xi Chapter 2007 Omega Talent Hunt
inscribed and gift coupons from local area restaurants.
To further demonstrate the Chapter's ability to provide
encouragement and exposure, all Talent Hunt participant were offered an opportunity to receive expert instruction by the 113th Army Band at Fort Knox and an
opportunity to participate in their holiday band concerts, as well as future band concerts performances.
During the same program, the Chapter awarded
$4500.00 in scholarships to seven Hardin County,
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Kentucky college bound students represent all five
local area high schools. The recipients of our Local
scholarships were as follows: Ms. Amanda Young of
Elizabethtown HS; Mr. Cameron Tucker of North Hardin HS; Ms. Chianta Holmes of North Hardin HS; Mr.
Cody Mitchell of John Hardin HS; Ms. Lindsey Skaggs
of Central Hardin HS; Ms. Stacie Wallace of Central
Hardin HS; and Ms. Whitney Lewis of Fort Knox HS.
The Chapter also recognized its local winner to the
National Essay Contest, Ms. Amanda Young of Elizabethtown HS and provided her an incentive award of
$100.00 during the program. The Chapter collected
non-perishable food items and donated it to the Fort
Knox Army Community Service Helping Hands Program in support of Thanksgiving and the Fort Knox
Holiday Food drive.
Nu Phi Chapter Hosts
2008 Talent Hunt Competition
By Brother James O. McHenry, Ed.D.
Brothers of Nu Phi Chapter and Talent Hunt Participants.
Houston, Texas – Talent is in large quantity in the
Houston area. On Saturday, February 2, 2008, Nu Phi
Chapter hosted 12 high school fine artists. The event
was held at the Fifth Ward Multi-Purpose Center in
Houston, TX. Many Nu Phi Chapter Brothers and their
families, students and parents, and some members of
the community attended.
The 12 students competed for first, second, and 3rd
place cash awards, and the audience was enthusiastic
and impressed with the level of talent. The artistic
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abilities showcased included instrumental music, vocal renditions, dramatic readings, dance, and oil paintings. One audience favorite during the contest was an
alto saxophone performance by 12th grader, David Lee
LaFleur Jr., of a Charlie Parker tune, Parker’s Mood,
which elicited a rousing ovation. Another favorite and
stimulating presentation was a vocal interpretation of
Soon It Will Be Done, by contralto Iman Marie Eli.
The audience was entertained during rating pauses by
live music, The Drumgoole Duo, comprising of Brother William Drumgoole on piano with trumpet support.
The Nu Phi Chapter Quettes, Chaired by Lillie Love
Lacy, served delicious hors d’oeuvres and assorted
drinks at the conclusion of the competition.
Being that the Talent Hunt Competition is a nationally mandated program, we were very pleased with
the quality of the performances, and we are striving to
delve deeper into the fine arts. It was the first time that
we featured presentations in the Visual Arts area, and
we plan to expand our search in that often overlooked
artistic creation.
The Nu Phi Chapter Talent Hunt Committee consisted
of Brothers Sam Lacy (Chairman), O.K. Thomas, Ira
B. Scott Jr., Walter Johnson and this writer. They were
pleased with their work and are setting higher standards for next year.
Houston Coalition of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.
Chapters Celebrate 19th Founders’ Day Banquet
By Brother James O. McHenry, Ed.D.
Grand Basileus, Brother Warren G. Lee, Jr. Receives
award from the Coalition
Houston, Texas - On Sunday, November 8, 2007, the
Houston, TX Area Coalition of Chapters celebrated its
19th Annual Founders’ Day Banquet. The participating 10 Chapters included Nu Phi, Theta Chi, Rho Nu,
Rho Xi, Rho Beta Beta, Tau Epsilon, Rho Theta, Omega Theta, Eta Mu, and Nu Delta. We are especially
proud of the Coalition of Chapters. Nu Phi Chapter
and Rho Beta Beta Chapter established the Coalition
in 1988. Aside from working jointly on the Founders’
Day activity, the Coalition has successfully collaborated on many projects.
The affair was held at the Crowne Plaza Ballroom
in Houston, Texas, and over 300 Brothers, including
some sweethearts, were in attendance. The food was
exquisitely prepared, and the attendees were resplendently dressed; many of them were in formal attire.
We were pleased to have our illustrious 38th Grand
Basileus, Brother Warren G. Lee, Jr., as the Keynote
Speaker for the event. The Grand Basileus, opening
with the Prayer of Jabez (1 Chronicles 4:10), touched
upon several topics, including Family, Fraternity, and
Friendship; Economics and Black Empowerment; and
Entertainment and Lifestyles of Black Men. The essence of the talk was Getting Things into Context:
Who, Why, and What We Are. The Grand Basileus
emphasized that we need higher standards, should
shun mediocrity, that there is too much rhetoric, and
that we, together, form a circle of leaders. The speaker
reminded us that Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. was
founded for leadership. He spoke of the sterling leadership of Brothers Carter G. Woodson, who wrote,
Mis-education of the Negro, and Dr. William Bill Cosby’s, Come on People.
The well-planned program was accentuated by a reception and silent auction, presentation of colors by
the Buffalo Soldiers and an eloquent and stirring selection of poetry by Brothers James Allen of Rho Beta
Beta Chapter (And What’s More, You’ll be an Omega
Man, My Son) and Varion Howard of Theta Chi Chapter (I’ll Do Me, Stepping Up to the Plate, and “History
of the Power of God). Both of these Brothers are accomplished writers, poets, and character actors.
The program concluded with an inspiring Benediction
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by Brother Ira B. Scott, the District’s outstanding ninety-one year old exemplar. Finally, our official hymn,
Omega Dear, was superlative on this evening.
Theta Omega Chapter Celebrates 85 Years Of Service To The Louisville, Kentucky Community
By Brother Alfonso N. Cornish
time member of the Chestnut Street YMCA Board of
Directors. Brother Oliver A. Ross was a community
leader. Brother James A. Redd was the President of
Supreme Life and Mammoth Insurance Company.
Brother Dr. William Bright was a professor of biology
at Louisville Municipal College (LMC) and later the
University of Louisville.
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Louisville, KY - On Saturday, November 10, 2007,
over 250 attended a celebration of Theta Omega Chapter’s 85-year legacy at the Galt House. Included in
attendance at he black tie gala were Congressman
John Yarmuth and his wife Kathy along with Brother
Congressman James Clyburn, from Columbia, South
Carolina, who is currently the Majority Whip and 3rd
ranking Democrat in the House of Representatives,
Brother City Councilman David Tandy as well as
Councilwoman Judith Green.
On December 12, 1922, five prominent Louisvillians
chartered Theta Omega Chapter. The five charter
members included Brother Dr. Charles H. Parrish, Jr.,
an educator and sociologist who was known for his
participation in the Civil Rights movement and community work. He was also a tenured faculty member
at
LMC as well
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served as chair of the Department of Sociology in 1959.
He was later inducted into the University of Louisville
Hall of Fame. Brother John Leake was an entrepreneur and businessperson in the area. He owned the
The Brown Derby on old Market Street and was a long
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The guest speaker for the evening was Omega’s 38th
Grand Basileus, Brother Warren G. Lee, Jr. from Dallas, Texas. He spoke on the topic Everything Rises
And Falls On Leadership. Brother Grand Basileus Lee
challenged the audience to think differently and understand the importance of a leader having clarity of purpose, character and being Christ centered. He stressed
the importance of leaders believing in Excellence and
Accountability.
Awards were presented to the following Brothers:
Charles “Chuck” Matthews received the Chapter’s
Citizen of the Year award. Big Brothers and Big Sisters, Inc. have recognized Mr. Matthews as the 2007
National Big Brother of the Year. Jim Green was presented the Founder’s Award. Mr. Green, a world-class
sprinter, was a 2007 inductee into the University of
Kentucky Hall of Fame. Michael Lee, the Chapter’s
Vice Basileus received the Superior Service award and
Alfonso “Al” Cornish was named Theta Omega Chapter’s Omega Man of the Year.
The committee chaired by Brother Charles Matthews
planned a full week of activities for the members
leading up to the black tie gala. The week kicked off
with a Reclamation Monday Night Football Party. On
Wednesday, the Social Action Committee under the
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leadership of Brother Lester Sanders sponsored a forum for the young men at the J. Graham Brown School.
It was an hour-long discussion session lead by, Brother
Vincel Anthony. The topic was How to deal with the
opposite sex. Brother Sanders opened the discussion
by getting the young men to respond to the question,
Are we doing our part as African American Men? On
Friday night, the Brothers and quettes gathered for
an evening of food, fun and camaraderie. The week
concluded with Brothers attending worship service at
Watson Memorial Baptist Church.
Since its establishment, Theta Omega Chapter has
served the needs of the Louisville, KY metro area. Its
members who reside throughout the city, are involved
in all aspects of the community, and are prominent
leaders. Annually, the Chapter awards scholarships to
eligible high school seniors in order that they may continue their post secondary education.
Theta Omega Chapter annually sponsors a talent demonstration as well as mentoring support in area schools.
Its Men of Quality Program and Lifestyle Choice Forum has been formally recognized by the Kentucky
Department of Education and the Jefferson County
Public School System and provides young African
American men with support, role modeling, motivation and life skills.
Kappa Alpha Alpha Chpater 2007 Fall Talent Hunt
By Brother Clarence Pittman III
Decatur, Georgia- Once again, on this past September
of 2007, Kappa Alpha Alpha Chapter conducted its Annual Talent Hunt as the Brothers hosted a magical evening for students who displayed their God given gifts
in the categories of drama, instrumental and voice.
This setting was similar to the path recently taken by a
past graduating senior, from Dekalb School of the Arts,
Reginald Smith, Jr.; who won $1,000 in the vocalist
category at the 7th District Talent Hunt Competition
held in March at Huntsville, Alabama. Included in his
successful journey was winning over tough contestants
in the states of Mississippi, Alabama and Florida.
Brother Cartrell Watts, who is the Talent Hunt Chairman, coordinated and distributed applications to all
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20 high schools in the county. At the event, Brother
Robert Bob Lee, Master of Ceremonies, introduced
each selection and shared career insights of each student. The First place honors was achieved by Desi
Raines another senior student out of Dekalb School of
the Arts. Bellowing out his Vocal Selection, A House
is Not a Home. Desi was able to advance to the next
level held in Norcross, Georgia in an attempt to perform at the State Talent Hunt Competition. Achieving
2nd Place Honors in the event was Brittany Howard, a
freshman from Stephenson High with her Vocal Selection, His Eye Is On The Sparrow. Two juniors from
Stephenson High captured third place honors and they
were Calina Cheekes with her Vocal Selection Butterflies and Brionca Williams with her Oral Presentation,
As You Like It.
With the help of the contestants’ parents, participating high school faculties and staffs, and the Kappa
Alpha Alpha Brothers, this year’s adjudicators had a
tough job with selection of the winners. However, the
Chapter was blessed with the combined experiences
and talents of the attending judges who were Mrs. Dionne Davis, who’s been playing the violin since age 9,
including as a member of The African American Philharmonic Orchestra, The New Atlanta Philharmonic,
and The Georgia State University Symphony Orchestra and Ms. Vanessa E. Bagley, member of the Dance
Ministry at Greenforest Community Baptist Church in
Decatur, Georgia for several years where she’s been a
devout Christian in spirit and dance; and Mr. Mark A.
Norwood, who began formal music training since age
12, and after receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree in
Music from Morehouse College has earned Teacher of
the Year in Dekalb County and is a Music Specialist at
Browns Mill Elementary School.
I am proud of the talent we continue to see in Dekalb
County every year, says Brother James Brown, Basileus of Kappa Alpha Alpha Chapter, who also serves as
both the State of Georgia Talent Hunt Chairman and
is a member of the District Talent Hunt Committee.
These young people continue to demonstrate themselves good enough to compete not only at the state
level… but at district and beyond.
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Honoring One of Our Own
The thoroughly immersed Brothers of Epsilon Pi Chapter of The Omega Psi P
Fraternity Incorporated honored one of its’ own (Brother Floyd Calvin Lewis, III– holding
shield), on Saturday, February 9, 2008. Brother Floyd Calvin Lewis, III has been a fraterna
member of this organization for the past fifteen years. He has been a lifelong resident of th
city (Chester), in which he has pledged to protect and serve as a law enforcement official.
Brother Lewis has been a member of the Chester city police force since 1973, following in
footsteps of his father (Floyd Lewis, Jr.). Brother Lewis has served the police force in seve
capacities (patrolman, crime prevention officer, juvenile officer, narcotics officer, D.A.R.E
educator, Patrol Sergeant, Detective Sergeant, and Patrol Major), that has enabled him to re
heights rarely achieved by a police officer in such as short period of time. Within a six mo
span, Brother Lewis was not only appointed as Deputy Chief of Police in August 2007, but
was later named Chief of Police in on December 26, 2007 by Chester City Mayor, Wendell
Butler, who also served as Chief of Police at one point in time. Brother Lewis was not just
given his position, because of his legacy and hard work in the community, but because he h
earned the respect and admiration of not only his fellow officers and city officials, but the r
Human Interest
Sam and Minnie Ray Hunter receive accolades at the
Xi Pi Chapter Founders Banquet Nov 2007
Xi Pi Chapter Celebrates Her Bridge Builder:
Brother Samuel Hunter’s 70th Omega Anniversary
By Brother Lloyd Alston
On Friday, November 16th 2007, the Sons of Blood and
Thunder gathered at the Peterson AFB Officers Club to
celebrate our Founders; to offer our gratitude for their
wisdom, fortitude and courage in creating our beloved
Fraternity; and to recommit ourselves to the principles
of Manhood, Scholarship, Perseverance and Uplift. Led
by our Executive Committee, Xi Pi Chapter’s Brothers
also utilized the occasion to commemorate the evening
by honoring the Omega Man principally responsible
for the Chapter’s founding in 1974, Brother Samuel C.
Hunter, Jr.
Brother Hunter lived in Colorado Springs, Colorado,
during the years of his early education, graduating from
Colorado Springs High School, now known as William J. Palmer High School. He attended West Virginia
State College, a historically Black college located near
Charleston, WV. Brother Hunter played forward on the
West Virginia State basketball team, and counted Leon
Sullivan, who would later become a nationally known
civil rights leader, as one of his teammates.
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While a West Virginia freshman, Brother Hunter noted
that many of the top leaders on campus were Omega
Men and that fact served as strong motivation for his
decision to join Theta Psi Chapter on December 9,
1937, as number 8 of 9 pledges. Brother Hunter's initiation process was somewhat different from today’s
Membership Selection Process, though very typical
for many Omega Men.
While on line, the pledges did everything together;
dressing alike, eating together, studying together, and
moving in unison about campus together, with each
pledge lugging around a bucket with a brick in it. His
line’s perseverance was tested when they collectively
refused the directive of their Big Brothers to carve
the Greek letter Omega into every other telephone
poll from the school’s campus to the town of Dunbar,
which was about 3 miles away.
After becoming an Omega Man, Brother Hunter
served as Theta Psi Chapter’s Editor during his junior
year. Despite proud memories of his initiation process,
Brother Hunter fervently agrees with the current procedures incorporated in the existing Membership Selection Process as an improvement on the pledge process he experienced.
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Six months after Brother Hunter graduated from West
Virginia with a BS in Business Administration in June
1941, Japan bombed Pearl Harbor in December 1941.
By then he had moved to Chicago, IL and was well on
his way to completing a course of study at Worsham
College of Mortuary Science. To serve his country,
Brother Hunter enlisted in the U. S. Army Air Corps
to pursue a newly created program that opened flight
training to Blacks. Following his selection, he trained
at the Coffey School of Aeronautics at the Harlem Airport in Chicago, IL. After completing the Civilian Pilot
Training program there, he transferred to the Tuskegee
Institute, which already had an existing pilot training
for civilians.
Brother Hunter trained in the PT 17 Kaydet aircraft
in primary training; BT 13 Valiant aircraft in basic
training; and the AT 10 Wichita aircraft in advanced
training. Brother Hunter won the distinction of being selected the cadet-commander of his class. Upon
graduation on December 27, 1944, in the class of 44-J
as a 2nd Lieutenant, Brother Hunter was assigned to
the 477th Bombardment Group (Medium), stationed
at Godman Field in Louisville, KY. The war ended
before the bomber group could be deployed overseas.
After the war’s end, despite the stellar accomplish-
ments of the Tuskegee Airmen’s flying units, US civilian airlines and aircraft companies continued policies
of segregation after the war and refused to hire Black
aviators. Brother Hunter experienced this discrimination too. After leaving the Army Air Corps with a commercial pilot’s license following the war’s end in Nov
1945, he moved back to Chicago, IL for a short time
and eventually returned to his hometown of Colorado
Springs, Colorado.
On 29 March 2007, Congress collectively awarded the
Congressional Gold Medal to the Tuskegee Airmen at
a ceremony in the US Capitol rotunda. The gold medal
is displayed at the Smithsonian Institution and individual honorees received bronze replicas. The airfield
where the airmen trained is now the Tuskegee Airmen
National Historic Site.
After marrying the former Minnie Ray Lane on April
8th 1950, Brother Hunter joined his father in managing the family’s mortuary firm and continues in the
field today. He also became interested in real estate,
earned his broker’s license in 1957 and opened a real
estate office in 1961, which remained open until his
retirement in 2001.
Always a leader, Brother Hunter served on the origi-
Brother Sam Hunter, 3rd row, far right, with Theta Psi Chapter, WV State U. 1939
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nal Colorado Springs Head Start Board, the Colorado
Springs Parks and Recreation Board, the Golf Commission, and the Board of Directors of the Colorado
Springs Board of Realtors. He is the past president and
current Life Member of the Colorado Springs NAACP,
past president of the Colorado Springs Urban League
and a past member of the Colorado Springs Urban
Renewal Authority. He served as a volunteer reading
tutor for elementary school children. Brother Hunter
received the 2005 Colorado College Diversity Award
as an advocate for equality in housing and contributions to the community, business, education and civic
activities in Colorado Springs, Colorado. In 2004, he
received the NAACP Living Legends Award for civil
rights in the Colorado Springs, Colorado community.
An active 33rd degree Mason in the Scottish Rite, he is
a Past Grandmaster of the Prince Hall Masons in Colorado and Jurisdiction; and Honorary Past Potentate of
Kadesia Temple, #135, Colorado Springs.
He is a member of the Pikes Peak Region Lodge #473
I.B.P.O. Elks of W. He is a lifetime member and trustee
of Payne Chapel A.M.E. Church.
Brother Hunter and Minnie Ray have three children,
Jocelyn Elaine Bailey, Carol Anne Hunter and Samuel
C. Hunter III; and two grandchildren, Keisha Bailey
and Kory Bailey. Brother Hunter counts marrying
Minnie Ray and together raising three wonderful children as his proudest accomplishment and his greatest
blessing.
While a member of Denver’s Chi Phi Chapter, Brother
Hunter attended the 8th District Representative installation ceremony conducted by Executive Director Harold Cook for Dr. William A. Bowers in 1973. During
the socializing that followed the ceremony, Brother
Hunter spoke to Executive Director Cook about starting a chapter in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Having
already done the legwork of contacting the nine locally active Omega Men, Brother Hunter organized this
stalwart group, completed the necessary paperwork,
collected the required funds and mailed the request for
charter to International Headquarters on June 7, 1974.
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Brother Sam Hunter, 2nd row, center, with his crew in
front of his B25 Medium Bomber, 1944
While waiting for the official charter to return, the first
informal meeting of Omega Men in Colorado Springs,
Colorado occurred on September 14, 1974. The first
official meeting of the newly designated Xi Pi Chapter
occurred on Oct 5, 1974 with Brother Willie M. Bratcher elected as the Chapter’s first Basileus, Brother Samuel Hunter elected as the Chapter’s 1st Vice Basileus
and Chaplain, and Brother Harold Clay elected as the
Chapter’s 1st Keeper of Records and Seal.
On that memorable Founders Banquet of Nov 16, after
viewing a newly created DVD movie of major milestones in Brother Hunter’s life, he and Minnie Ray
came forward to receive tokens of respect, love and
appreciation from the Xi Pi Chapter family; a pink
and green bouquet of roses for Mrs. Hunter, a 60-year
member of the Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority, and a
shadow box full of mementos from Brother Hunter’s
life. The Brothers stood and applauded as one man acknowledging the debt owed, the gratitude felt and the
keen affection for Mrs. Hunter and Brother Hunter, Jr.,
Xi Pi Chapter’s Bridge Builder.
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Brother Floyd Calvin Lewis, III– holding the shield
Epsilon Pi Chapter
in time. Brother Lewis was not just given his position
The thoroughly immersed Brothers of Epsilon Pi
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Rho Gamma Gamma Chapter Purple & Gold Gospel
Explosion 2007
By Brother Lemarr “Speedy” Ketchens
Chicago, IL- Rho Gamma Gamma Chapter, in conjunction with the Omega Uplift Foundation, held its
Second Annual Purple & Gold Gospel Explosion. The
event was held Saturday, November 10, 2007 at Christ
Universal Temple. Doors opened at 5:00 pm with the
following artists: Shekinah Glory Ministry, DeWayne
Woods, Mt. Pisgah Junior Sensationals, St. Ailbe's
Children Choir and the Mt. Calvary Baptist Church
Puppet Ministry.
The opening act was the St. Ailbe’s Childrens Choir,
which was full and delightful. The Mt. Pisgah Junior
Sensationals were just that, sensational. It was amazing to listen to seven women produce the sound of a 40member choir. The Mt. Calvary Puppet Ministry was
a nice addition and it was entertaining for the youth in
attendance. Shekinah Glory Ministries brought everyone to their feet in praise. DeWayne Woods closed the
night out with selections that kept the crowd on their
feet and very pleased.
Although the venue could have held an additional
1000-1500, the concert was well attended. It is good
to see people praising the Lord and enjoying good music. This was a very good family outing and should be
an addition for all the members of our glorious organization. The E\emcee, radio personality Daryl King,
was awesome as usual because she always keeps the
crowd involved and enthused.
Kudos to the Gospel Explosion Committee and its
Chair, Brother Byron Trimble. This is a “Labor of
Love” was his battle cry this year. It is a labor of love
because it involves long hours, plenty of radio spots,
CAN-TV spots, and a host of other meticulous entities.
Much love to Brother Trimble and the Gospel Explosion Committee.
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Sigma Omega Chapter Spreads Christmas Cheer
Chicago, IL-On Saturday, December 1, 2007 the
Brothers of Sigma Omega Chapter partnered with the
Salvation Army and the Ada S. McKinley Foundation
to deliver Christmas trees to needy families on Chicago, IL’s South Side.
The men of Omega gathered at Salvation Army community center in the Englewood neighborhood to help
unload and distribute a truckload of Christmas trees
that were donated to the center by the Ada S. McKinley Foundation.
The Brothers assisted families with picking out the
right tree and then packing the trees in their cars to be
taken to their homes for decoration and display. Altogether, one hundred and twenty-five trees were given
away.
The community was very grateful for the donation and
the Brothers of Sigma Omega Chapter were pleased
to be of service. The Chapter has started to look into
the possibility of future projects and programs with the
Englewood community Salvation Army center.
Omicron Alpha Alpha Chapter
Celebrates its 27th Anniversary
By Brother James E. Davis
Pontiac, MI – A celebration, reclamation and memorialization was the triple theme of Omicron Alpha
Alpha Chapter during its 27th Anniversary Luncheon
held recently at the Marriott Centerpoint, Pontiac, MI.
Attended by over forty Brothers, the luncheon was
planned to rejuvenate and enhance the true spirit of
brotherhood in the Chapter.
Keynote speaker for the occasion was Brother John S.
Epps, former Executive Director of the Fraternity. His
message was informative, inspirational and challenging. He recalled how the Chapter rose from infancy to
become the premier Chapter in the 10th District. He
was a frequent guest and supporter at our affairs and
was always there when we needed him.
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Brother James E. Davis, one of the Chapter members,
was the second presenter who chronicled the rich heritage of the Chapter. Fourteen Brothers comprised the
charter members. They were Brothers Ernest Perry,
Harold Davis, Luther Blue, John Poe, Jim Davis, Hugh
Jackson, James E. Johnson, Madison Smith, Rev. Norman Osborne, Quinton Ross, Ruther Haynes, Leon
Smith, Dexter Bussey and J. Carl McNeary.
A new tradition was born when the group held its first
Annual Scholarship Benefit Dinner Dance in January
of 1982. It became the Chapter’s main fundraiser and
can boast that each affair we welcomed representatives
from the Supreme Council. Another first for any Chapter was to have the presence of four past Grand Basilei
plus the then current Grand Basileus at its yearly social
event.
Special emphasis was placed on the noteworthy heritage of several Chapter members. Brother David Williams was cited for being one of the original Tuskegee
Airmen, Brother George Hedgespeth for being a successful heart transplant recipient and for being named
the first African-American President of the Rotary
Club in Birmingham, MI, Brother Leo Bowman for
recently being appointed the first African-American
Oakland County Circuit Court Judge and Brother Eugene Rogers, MD for serving as the President of the
North Oakland Chapter of the NAACP. These are only
a sample of the caliber of men the Chapter has attracted over the years.
Brothers Of Nu Chi Chapter
Lend A Hand At The City Hall
By Brother Andrew Bailey
The Doris Davis Helping Hand Organization in E. St.
Louis, IL sponsors a toy give away each year. The Rev
Doris Davis, chair and founder of this organization,
gives toys and a free dinner to those in need on Christmas Day. This event is held at E. St. Louis City Hall
each year from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, which calls for
the help of many volunteers. The volunteers transfer
the toys to the City Hall site; food is then delivered
and served. Many hours are devoted to bringing this
program to life.
The volunteers helped pass out toys to the children and
2007’s volunteers included the men of Omega Psi Phi
Fraternity, Inc., the Brothers of Nu Chi Chapter. Those
Brothers were Mell Holland and Robert Sallett who
helped distribute toys that were donated. Brother Michael Bobbitt provided the Christmas music that filled
the air. Nu Chi Chapter looks forward to providing
these services to the needy in the community for 2008
Christmas season.
Rho Delta Delta Chapter Continues To Be Active
On The Campus Of TROY University
Honored during the Memorial Service which climaxed
the luncheon were the three Brothers who have entered
Omega Chapter since our Chapter was issued May 19,
1980. The first was Brother James Petteway, M.D. in
September 1992. He was a genuine Omega man and
an inspiration to all he met. The second was Brother
Arthur Williams in August 2002. He was a stalwart
member of the community as a minister and an educator. Brother Richard Craig was memorialized in April
2006. He was a visionary educatory of great intellect,
fortitude and wisdom.
The celebration ended with the singing of the Omega
Hymn. Brothers challenged themselves to work for
greater achievements in the future and perpetuate our
proud and enduring heritage.
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Brothers of Rho Delta Delta Chapter
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The Brothers of the Rho Delta Delta Chapter are very
blessed to start the spring of 2008 off to a great start.
During the month of January 2008, the Chapter participated in the Greek Retreat. During the retreat, our
delegates were able to gain valuable information in
regards to leadership, duties of the delegates and communication skills. The Chapter also participated in the
All Greek Step tease that was sponsored by the University Activities Council and NPHC.
The Chapter also attended the Undergraduate Summit
for all Omega undergrad chapters that was held in Atlanta, GA. During the summit, we were presented with
topics such as Greek unity, spiritual growth, membership selection, financial issues, etc. Lastly, we continued with our Q Read program at Troy Elementary and
our Langston Hughes Poetry night.
In regards to campus involvement, we were active in
the MLK ceremony, the African American Leadership
conference, UAC dodge ball event, and the kickoff of
black history month event sponsored by UAC. We
look forward to a very prosperous spring 2008 semester.
President. On today, January 15, 2008, while on Tulip
Street, off M.L.K. Street in Jackson, MS, Brother Bernard, along with the Association President and other
seniors in the community, conducted a protest in reference to better housing codes and more police presence
in the Georgetown Community. One 84-year-old senior, who was present at the protest, advised that every
night someone is at her door trying to see if she left a
door unlocked. The Clarion Ledger reporter asked her
what she does when that happens, and she replied that
she just lies in her bed and is quite as possible. This
woman lives in fear day-in and day-out. On this day, the response the protesters received
from the County was more than commendable. The
Hinds County Sheriff, Malcolm McMillin and
District 3 County Supervisor Peggy Hobson Calhoun, where both present and provided inmates to
clean debris along the streets and lawns of abandon
houses in the Georgetown Community. Let us all hope
and pray that people like Brother Bernard can continue
to pressure our elected officials to provide a safe environment for our defenseless seniors and youth.
University of Maryland Eastern Shore Dedicates
Hazel Hall Lobby In The Name Of
Brother Russell Stansbury
Georgetown, MS Community Uplift
Brother Robert V. Hooker, Sr.
By Brother Alfonso N. Cornish
Brother Lee Bernard, Jr. with community resident.
Commendations are extended to Brother Lee Bernard,Bro. Russell Stansbury (8th from left) and Members of Pi Epsilon Chapter at Dedication Ceremony
Jr. and the Georgetown Community Neighborhood
Brother Russell Stansbury (8th from left) and Members of
Association, where Brother Bernard serves as Vice University of Maryland Eastern Shore Dedicates Hazel Hall Lobby in
Pi Epsilon
Chapter
at Russell
Dedication
Ceremony
the Name
of Bro.
Stansbury
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On Friday, December 21, 2007, President Thelma Thompson and members of her staff
dedicated the lobby of Hazel Hall on the campus of the University of Maryland Eastern
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Hartford County, MD-On Friday, December 21, 2007,
President Thelma Thompson and members of her staff
dedicated the lobby of Hazel Hall on the campus of the
University of Maryland Eastern Shore to Brother Russell Stansbury. On May 3, 1947, Brother Stansbury,
along with 13 of his fellow friends and scholars, chartered Pi Epsilon Chapter on the campus of then Maryland State College. Stansbury is the surviving Brother
from that charter line. This past May, Brother Stansbury and the Chapter celebrated their 60th anniversary
with a weekend of celebration and commemoration.
In his very emotional remarks before family, church
members, fraternity brothers and friends, Brother
Stansbury said, I never expected such a prestigious
honor. He went on to say he only wished his wife,
mother and father could have attended. President
Thompson lauded the 1947 graduate, described as a
serious but gregarious student who enjoyed jazz and
Negro League baseball when he was not attending
classes, studying, working in the dining hall, engaging
in student activities or playing on the college’s football
team. She thanked him for all his contributions to humankind and the University.
During the ceremony, Brother Al Cornish read a proclamation from Hartford County Executive, James
Smith declaring December 21, 2007 as Russell Stansbury Day in Hartford County, Maryland.
Brother Stansbury, a native of Hartford County, has a
very long and distinguished personal and professional
career. He served on the Hartford County’s Board of
Elections for 16 years; being first appointed under former Governor, William Donald Schaefer, reappointed
under former Governor Parris Glendening, one term
under former Governor Robert Ehrlich and the current
term of Governor Martin O’Malley. During that time,
he served a number of years as Election Board President.
Before working on the Election Board, Brother Stansbury devoted 39 years of teaching to Hartford County
Public Schools at Harve de Grace, Aberdeen and Fallston where he taught Industrial Arts in both segregated
and integrated schools.
He began his illustrious teaching career at the Harve
de Grace Colored High School. He also served as
President of the Colored Teachers Association and his
school’s athletic coach from 1947 – 49. Even though
the school did not have its own track and field facilities, his team won the state track and field championship. He still found time to commute on the weekends
to New York University where he received his Masters
in Education in 1956.
Brother Stansbury’s contributions as a teacher were
rewarded in September 2004, when he was inducted
into the Hartford County Education Hall of Fame. His
wife, the late Mildred Stansbury, a former English
teacher and first African American woman elected as a
member of the Harve de Grace City Council, was also
a member of the Hartford County Education Hall of
Fame, inducted in 2002.
He has dedicated his life to advancing the lives of people around him. His contributions to Hartford County’s heritage earned him the label of Hartford‘s Living
Treasure by the County Council in March of 2002.
Because of his countless life long contributions to
humankind, the members of the Pi Epsilon Chapter,
at their 60th Anniversary celebration, established a
$65,000 scholarship in his name and that of the late
Brother Robert Dowery, the Chapter’s long time advisor.
Brother Stansbury has lived the life of a true Omega
Man demonstrating everyday the four cardinal principles of Manhood, Scholarship, Perseverance and
Uplift. He is a NAACP Life Member and Omega Life
Member. He remains an active member of Iota Nu
Chapter, which is another chapter that he helped charter in 1970. In addition to serving as Basileus for two
different terms, he has served in other elected positions
and has chaired or served as a member of many committees.
His community and professional affiliations include
Maryland State Retired Teachers, National Education
Retired Teachers, Lung Association of North Central
Maryland, Treasurer of the Harve de Grace Consoli-
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dated PTA, and 63 years member of St. James AME
Church.
African-American commander in this unit’s lineage
since it was constituted May 15, 1917.
A former student and fellow Omega man, Brother Emil
Brother Lieutenant Colonel Coleman was previously
Cromwell stated, when he taught me in high school,
assigned as the Headquarters Commandant and Depuwe gave him the nickname of the rock. Brother Stansty Army Element Commander for United States Cenbury has lived up to that nickname and remains today a
tral Command providing critical life support to the
headquarters
staff
at MacDill Air Force
rock in his community, fraternity
and
alma
mater!
Brother Lieutenantwar-fighting
Colonel
Matthew
Coleman
Base in Tampa, Florida and the Command Forward
Commanding
The Troops
Headquarters
in Doha, Qatar to support wars in both
Brother Lieutenant Colonel Matthew Coleman
Iraq and Style
Afghanistan. Lieutenant Colonel Coleman
Xi Xi Chapter
was
the
first
African American to serve in this capacity
Commanding The Troops Xi Xi Chapter Style
since USCENTCOM stood up as a Standing Joint Task
force Headquarters (SJTFHQs) in 1983.
Colonel Matthew Coleman
g The Troops
pter Style
Brother
ColemanChange
Change Of
Of Command
Command
Brother
Coleman
Theta Omega Chapter Announces
The 4th Annual Willie Smith
Step Off Competition Winners
By Brother Alfonso N. Cornish, Chapter Editor
(Add Shield)
Brother LTC Coleman
Fort Knox, KY – Brother Lieutenant Colonel Matthew Coleman, United States Army
and member of Xi Xi Chapter, took command of the 2nd Battalion, 46th Infantry Regiment
(Basic Combat Training), 194th Armored Brigade on June 20, 2007 at Fort Knox,
Kentucky. He is its 22nd battalion commander and the first African-American commander
in this unit’s lineage since it was constituted May 15, 1917.
Brother Lieutenant Colonel Coleman was previously assigned as the Headquarters
1st Place Indian Trail Elementary School
Commandant and Deputy Army Element Commander for United States Central
Command providing critical life support to the war-fighting headquarters staff at MacDill
Louisville, KY - Over 500 people enjoyed an afternoon
Place Indian
Trail Elementary
Schoolin Doha,
Air Force Base in Tampa, Florida and the1stCommand
Forward
Headquarters
listening to the rhythmic sounds and watching precise
Qatar to support wars in both Iraq and Afghanistan.
Colonel
wasGreater
the
movementLieutenant
of some of the
top stepColeman
teams in the
Brother
LTC
Coleman
first African American to serve in this capacity
since
USCENTCOM
stoodTheta
up as
a
Metro
Louisville,
KY area during
Omega
ChapBrother LTC Coleman
Standing Joint Task force Headquarters (SJTFHQs)
in
1983.
ter’s 4th Annual Willie Smith Step Off Competition
Fort Knox, KY – Brother Lieutenant Colonel Matthew
Coleman,
United States
ArmyStates
and member
el Matthew
Coleman,
United
Armyof Xi Xi
nd
th
Chapter,
took command
the 2nd Battalion,
46th Ind of the
2 Battalion,
46 of Infantry
Regiment
fantry Regiment (Basic Combat Training), 194th Argade mored
on June
Brigade on June 20, 2007 at Fort Knox, Kenr andtucky.
the first
commander
He isAfrican-American
its 22nd battalion commander
and the first
May 15, 1917.
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eviously assigned as the Headquarters
held on Saturday, December 1st at Moore Traditional
High School. Brother Vincel Anthony served as the
Master of Ceremony and kept the afternoon moving
with his humor and quick-witted introductions of each
team. This competition just gets better every year, said
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Brother Lee Bowman, Step Off Coordinator. He went
on to say, It never ceases to amaze me the discipline and
creativity of these young people as well as the amount
of time that is required to put together some of these
routines!
Schools competed in three categories - Elementary - Middle and High. Prizes were awarded for
1st, 2nd and 3rd in each category. 11 teams participated with the following teams being victorious:
Elementary Category: 1st Indian Trail; Middle School
Category: 1st Conway Middle School; 2nd Noe Middle
School and 3rd Myers Middle School; High School
Category: 1st DuPont Manual High School, 2nd Eastern High School, 3rd Henderson County High School.
The first place winner in the Elementary school division received a trophy and a 250.00 cash award. In the
Middle school division 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners
all received trophies while 1st and 2nd place winners
also received 250.00 and 100.00 cash awards respectively. In the high school division the 1st, 2nd place
and 3rd place winners all received trophies while the
1st and 2nd place winners received 750.00 and 350.00
cash awards respectively. All additional proceeds will
be used to fund scholarships presented annually by the
Theta Omega Chapter to local high school students.
Zeta Tau Chapter Celebrates Its 50th Anniversary
By Brother G. D. Taylor
Honorees of Zeta Tau Chapter are featured on Stage with
1st Vice Grand Basilesu, Brother Carl A. Blunt.
Pasadena, CA – October 8, 2007 – Three founders of Zeta Tau Chapter and one pioneering member
were honored at the Pasadena, CA Civic Center. The
honorees were Brother Art C. Waters of Acadia, CA,
Brother Oscar W. Harris of Pasadena, CA, Brother
J.B. Singleton of Rancho Mirage, CA and Brother Eugene L. Quishenberry of Pasadena City, CA. Councilman Chris Holden greeted more than 100 guests from
greater Pasadena, CA, Los Angeles, CA, Phoenix, AZ
and Houston, TX. Brother Carl Blunt, 1st Vice-Grand
Basileus, and Brother Keith Youngblood, Southern
California Area Representative, were among the dignitaries in attendance. Brother Blunt brought formal
greetings from the Grand Council in Atlanta, GA and
quoted from an article written about the Chapter 50
years ago.
Maleta Wilson, Vice President of the NPHC-IE, also
a member of Delta Sigma Theta, was the keynote
speaker. She conveyed to the audience the need to become contagious carriers of positivism to our youth
and communities.
The founding members’ stories are a testament to how
they have lived and internalized the cardinal principles of Omega, said Brother Larry Hammond, Vice–
Basileus of Zeta Tau Chapter. Brother Art Waters,
Esq., from Chicago, Illinois, was the original Chaplain
of Zeta Tau Chapter. In 1949, he graduated from the
University of Illinois, Champaign/Urbana and joined
Omega by way of Pi Psi Chapter. He is also a graduate
of Southwestern Law School, 1964. He is the father
of one son and two daughters; six grand children; and
five great-grand children. Brother Waters, Esq. has a
tax accountant business. His message to his children
was, are you satisfied with the grades that you have
received and does this represent your very best effort?
Brother Oscar W. Harris, Orange, New Jersey, inducted into Pi Chapter, 1945, graduated from Morgan State
College in 1948. He met the love of his life, Jean, at
Morgan State and married after three years of dating.
Now they have been married fifty-nine years. Brother
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Harris and his wife moved to California with their son
Steve in 1954 and his employment began with teaching
physical education at Wendell Phillips High School.
He also worked with the City of Los Angeles in the
Parks and Recreation Department. To know Brother
Harris and his wife Jean is to know two happy people.
His lessons learned from the Fraternity were, he said,
Friendship! Treat people the way that you want to be
treated. And value education, all good things come
from education.
Brother J. B. Singleton, III, D.D.S., a former Pasadena,
CA dentist, was born in Nashville, TN. He attended the
public schools of Nashville, TN and received a bachelor’s degree from Lincoln University, PA. in 1948. A
third generation dentist and graduate of the MeHarry
Medical College, Brother Singleton served the country
as a Captain in the United States Army from 1954 to
1956, serving on the staff of the Pacific State Hospital. He entered private practice in Pasadena, CA in
1958. Dentistry was his love, but was second to his
wife Shirley. Other activities included, community
service, board membership of the Pasadena branch of
the NAACP, board membership of the Pasadena Chapter of the National Urban League and Omega Man of
the Year, 1965. Brother Singleton’s hero was his father. The early encounters with his father shaped his
view of life. His father said education is the great leveler and equalizer; it gives you the strength and confidence to stand tall; you have to have a backbone to
walk straight. Brother Singleton is a strong believer
in education and family.
Navy. After serving his term in the Navy, he chose to
retire in the Los Angeles, CA area. There he met his
beloved wife Nancy, entered marriage, and started a
family. Brother Quishenberry completed college at
Los Angeles State College. He has had a successful
career with LA County, CA. A confident and proud
man, Brother Quishenberry pledged Omega in February of 1959. Since then, he has remained committed to
its ideals and has held numerous leadership positions
including Basileus, Vice-Basileus and Keeper of Records and Seal. In community service, he is a church
Trustee, life member of the NAACP and has served
as president of the local Pasadena, CA chapter. When
asked what had been his greatest moment with Omega,
he said, I have been financial every since I joined the
Fraternity!
Local Businessman, Chairman of the Zeta Tau Foundation, Inc. and Board of Advisors, which sponsored
the event, Brother Edward Ellis, welcomed the guests
by giving them a pop quiz. How many of you remember who won the academy award for best actor two
years ago? How many of you remember who won the
Heisman Trophy last year? To each of these questions
there was pause. He then said to the group, I’ll bet that
you know the teacher that most inspired you! You remember the person in your church or in your neighborhood that you looked up to. And that is the significance
of this event tonight, he said. It is remembering those
who have made a difference to us in our want to live
the good life.
Brother Eugene Quishenberry, Indianapolis, Indiana;
attended Purdue University, 1946 at age 16 as a pharmacy student. Science was the one profession, other
than teaching or preaching, that made sense to him.
Brother Quishenberry also wanted to play basketball
along with his studies in pharmacy. Confident of his
athletic ability and academic record, he knew he could
play the game. When he arrived for tryouts, he was met
at the door and told that his services were not needed.
He finished his second year at Purdue and entered the
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Human Interest
Human Interest
True Friends In The Motherland!
By Stanley M. Reed Sr.
Sigma Omega Chapter Initiates Seven in 2007
Chicago, IL – On September 29, 2007, the Sigma
Omega Chapter welcomed seven new Brothers into the
fold of Omega. Dubbed Double 07, Brothers Michael
Mitchell, Brian J. Packer, Elliott Fourte, MD, William
Bill Bonner, Keith White, MD, Zebedee Ducre and
William Tyler are educators, physicians and businessmen from around the Chicago-land area.
The initiation ceremony occurred at the Chi Lambda
Lambda Chapter house and was presided over by the
Illinois State Representative, 10th District MSP Chairman and various members of the Chapter.
Pictured left to right are LCDR Darryl Wooley, MAJ
Andrelle Evans, LTC Eric Shaw, SGM Darryl Haley, COL
Clarence Meade, LTC Arnold Pleasant, MAJ Stanley
Reed, LTC Lorenzo Riddick Not present: LTC Joe Durr,
MAJ Carlton Phelps, SSG Tharus Nixon
Cairo, Egypt- Behold how good and how pleasant it is
for Brothers to dwell together in unity. This statement
comes to mind as men of Omega gathered together on
November 17, 2007 to celebrate our Founder’s Day in
Cairo, Egypt. These Brothers were assembled from
many parts of the country to participate in a military
exercise called Bright Star. Bright Star is a military
exercise comprised of multi-national forces training
together in order to build partnerships and gain a greater understanding of our go-to-war roles.
Enthusiastic and thoroughly immersed in the true
Omega spirit, these new Brothers will help to carry on
the legacy of this historical chapter. They are already
working diligently on some of the Chapter’s signature
events such as its annual Founder’s Day Banquet and
the Mardi Gras Ball. Expect to hear and see great things
from these young Brothers as they grow and flourish
within Omega.
First Annual SMU Miss Purple and Gold Pageant
The ability for Brothers to come together and fellowship in austere conditions depicts how Omega displays
the true meaning of Friendship is Essential to the Soul.
Wherever the opportunity presented itself, we were
there to accept it. Whether eating Meal Ready-to-eat
The Brothers of Nu Kappa Chapter along with participants
together, taking pictures at the Pyramids, or just sharing a laugh at the workplace, we maximized our opǡ
portunity to be together. We were true FRIENDS
in
Dallas, TX- The Brothers of Nu Kappa Chapter spon
the Motherland!
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their first annual Miss Purple and Gold Pageant
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on the campus of Southern Methodist University on April
13, 2008 in Dallas, TX. The program was envisioned to reestablish Nu Kappa Chapter as a viable organization on the
expansive SMU campus.
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The pageant process included an application and Sunday
rehearsals. Contestants competed in five different categories to include casual wear, career wear, formal wear, talent
and interview. Each contestant wore clothing from her own
closet during the pageant.
The winners of the Pageant included Sibongile Mlambo, 1st
Place, Erica Rhodes, 2nd Place and Shay Taylor, 3rd Place.
Special Awards were also given to include Best Interview,
Erica Rhodes, Ms. Style, Sibongile Mlambo and Ms. Quetie-pie, Ms. Shay Taylor and Alessandra Brown.
The Brothers of Nu Kappa Chapter extend their thanks and
appreciation to all who volunteered their time and efforts in
support of their annual Miss Purple and Gold Pageant.
Brother LTC Coleman
eman, United States Army
talion, 46th Infantry Regiment
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Manhood
Scholarship
Perseverance
Uplift
The thoroughly immersed Brothers of Epsilon Pi Chapter of The Omega Psi Ph
Fraternity Incorporated honored one of its’ own (Brother Floyd Calvin Lewis, III– holding th
shield), on Saturday, February 9, 2008. Brother Floyd Calvin Lewis, III has been a fraternal
member of this organization for the past fifteen years. He has been a lifelong resident of the
city (Chester), in which he has pledged to protect and serve as a law enforcement official.
Brother Lewis has been a member of the Chester city police force since 1973, following in th
footsteps of his father (Floyd Lewis, Jr.). Brother Lewis has served the police force in severa
capacities (patrolman, crime prevention officer, juvenile officer, narcotics officer, D.A.R.E.
educator, Patrol Sergeant, Detective Sergeant, and Patrol Major), that has enabled him to reac
heights rarely achieved by a police officer in such as short period of time. Within a six month
span, Brother Lewis was not only appointed as Deputy Chief of Police in August 2007, but he
Butler, who also served as Chief of Police at one point in time. Brother Lewis was not just
given his position, because of his legacy and hard work in the community, but because he has
earned the respect and admiration of not only his fellow officers and city officials, but the res
WYF
ST. PETERSBURG TIMES
Florida apologizes for role in slavery
By Shannon Colavecchio-Van Sickler, Times Staff Writer
Published Wednesday, March 26, 2008 10:27 PM
TALLAHASSEE — More than 140 years after a former
Florida governor described Africans as "a wild barbarian to be tamed and civilized," the Legislature on
Wednesday apologized for the state's role in sanctioning slavery.
The House and Senate approved a resolution expressing "profound regret for the involuntary servitude of Africans, and calling for reconciliation among all Floridians."
There was no discussion before the unanimous voice
votes, but the reading of the resolution — which described how slaves' ears were nailed to posts during
whippings — brought some lawmakers, including Tampa Sen. Arthenia Joyner, to tears.
"It was painful," said Joyner, a Democrat and black
caucus member. "I tried to imagine myself under those
circumstances. I mean, I know how incensed I got in the
'60s just knowing I couldn't get into a movie!"
Gov. Charlie Crist, affectionately dubbed "Florida's first
black governor" by some black lawmakers, visited the
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Senate chamber to watch the vote.
In the House, Speaker Marco Rubio, R-West Miami,
took the unusual step of ordering all members to their
seats. And in a rare appearance, Senate President Ken
Pruitt, R-Port St. Lucie, sat at Rubio's side.
"This was as sincere and as meaningful an apology as
could be given," Pruitt said. "It was important for the
words to stand on their own."
The resolution did not address reparations. Crist appeared to be open to such efforts if slave descendancy
could be established. "Certainly, it's something you'd
like to be able to do," he said.
But one black lawmaker, Sen. Al Lawson, said reparations are unlikely because they are controversial and
they would cost the state so much. "But I appreciate the
governor's comment," said Lawson, D-Tallahassee.
As news of the vote spread Thursday, public reaction
on the St. Petersburg Times' Web site, tampabay.com,
varied. Some readers accused lawmakers of "wasting" time and questioned why an apology was needed
when all slave owners were dead. Others said it wasn't
enough; reparations are in order. Some commended
lawmakers, saying they hoped it would help heal society's racial strife.
With Wednesday's vote, Florida joins five other states
— Alabama, Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina and
New Jersey — that have apologized for slavery.
62,000 slaves
Florida's apology was initiated by Sen. Tony Hill, a
longtime Democratic lawmaker and head of the black
caucus, who worked with Pruitt for months on the matter.
A union organizer from Jacksonville, Hill said he was inspired in part by the 2006 film Amazing Grace, which
is based on the life of William Wilberforce, who fought
to end the slave trade in the British Empire.
Just before the Civil War, in 1860, there were nearly
62,000 slaves in Florida, 44 percent of the state population, and their subjugation was embedded in the culture.
In a letter in 1861, former territorial governor Richard
Keith Call described "persons of African descent" as
"an animal, in the form of a man, possessing the great-
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est physical power & without one principle of his nature,
one faculty of mind or feeling of heart, without spirit or
pride of character, to enable him to regard slavery as
a degradation."
By the time of Call's letter, slaves had been in Florida
for three centuries, starting in the late 1500s, when the
Spanish used them to build forts. The British imported
slaves to Florida between 1763 and 1783, and the
coastline was a popular dock for ships carrying slaves
intended for other states.
But the practice grew significantly when Florida became
a U.S. territory in the early 1800s. Plantation owners
from Virginia, the Carolinas and other Southern states
moved their operations — and their slaves — to Florida's cheaper land, primarily in the Panhandle.
Wednesday, Old Capitol curator John Phelps recounted
some of that history for senators, reading from historic
documents, including Call's letter.
He told senators about slave codes and laws from the
1820s that spelled out slave punishments, including
having their ears nailed to posts while they stood for an
hour and received "lashes on his or her bare back."
More apologies?
Legalized slavery ended in Florida after the Civil War
with the approval of the 1868 state Constitution, but not
until Wednesday did the state apologize.
"I don't care about an apology for slavery maybe offending some people," Lawson said after the Senate
vote. "It helps people to know where we've been and
where we need to go."
Still, some lawmakers worry the apology could open a
flood of apologies to other groups, from women who
previously couldn't vote to Indians whose land was
taken.
"I understand the zeal and the commitment of the president (Pruitt)," said Sen. Jim King, R-Jacksonville, who
attended a segregated high school in St. Petersburg.
"But the case could be made for a whole bunch of other things. What about the Indians or the Japanese in
WWII who we put in internment camps?"
Times staff writer Steve Bousquet contributed to this report. Shannon Colavecchio-Van Sickler can be reached
at [email protected] or (850) 224-7263.
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The resolution
WHEREAS, African slavery was sanctioned and enforced through laws enacted by Florida's first Territorial
Legislative Council in 1822, and
WHEREAS, the Council and its successors did, over four
decades, construct a legal framework that perpetuated
African slavery in one of its most brutal and dehumanizing forms, and
WHEREAS, this legal framework included such lawful
punishments as the following: "That any negro or other
slave duly convicted of robbery & or burglary shall suffer death or have his or her ears nailed to posts and
there stand for one hour and receive 30 lashes on his or
her bare back at the discretion of the court," and
WHEREAS, in 1827, free Africans were denied the right
to vote and in later years were, by law, so repressed,
restricted, and harassed that by 1850 most had been
driven from Florida, and
WHEREAS, African slavery was entrenched within the
plantation culture of Middle Florida to such a degree
that by the year 1860, 73 percent of the total population of Leon County were slaves, and
WHEREAS, there were early political leaders in Florida
who advocated a vigorous defense of slavery, and
WHEREAS, the Florida Legislature has identified grave
injustices inflicted upon African slaves and freemen by
the state, and
WHEREAS, even though the laws permitting such injustices have been repealed, it is important that the Legislature express profound regret for the shameful chapter
in this state's history and, in so doing, promote healing
and reconciliation among all
Floridians, NOW, THEREFORE,
Be It Resolved by the Senate of the State of Florida, the
House of Representatives Concurring:
That the Legislature expresses its profound regret for
Florida's role in sanctioning and perpetuating involuntary servitude upon generations of African slaves.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Legislature calls for
healing and reconciliation among all residents of the
state.
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OMEGA CHAPTER
Omega Chapter
Brother Andrew AJ Joseph Wiggins
Enters Omega Chapter
Brother Andrew Joseph
Wiggins, who is better
known as “AJ,” was born to
the union of James H. and
Clara T. Wiggins on May
13, 1935 in Centreville, Illinois. His parents, brother
L. Talifero and sister Ardella Shegog preceded him
in death.
Brother Wiggins confessed
Christ at an earl age and
served as a life long member of the St. John MissionBrother Andrew
ary Baptist Church. He was
Joseph Wiggins
educated in E. St. Louis
School District #189. During High School at Lincoln Sr.
High School, his musical and vocal abilities earned him
a full scholarship to Arkansas Pine Bluff in 1956 with a
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Sociology. He was united in
Holy Matrimony to Bessie Bernice Ivory on November
30, 1957. To this union two children were born.
Brother Wiggins enjoyed working for the good of his
community. He served the St. John Missionary Baptist Church as Financial Secretary for 25 years. He also
served the New Salem Baptist District Association, Inc.
as Financial Secretary and later as Chairman of Finance.
While his friend and Omega, Brother Ron Carter, was the
director of the Lincoln Sr. High School Jazz Band, Brother Wiggins served as Band Parent Treasurer for several
years.
He was initiated into the Omega on April 27, 1984 and
was bestowed the prized honor of being named the Chapter’s Omega Man of the Year in 1985. He was elected
President of the Centreville Library Board. The library
was awarded several thousands of dollars in grant money
under his leadership. It gave him great joy to know that
this money would allow the library to further its commitment to the literacy of the citizens of Centreville, IL.
Brother Wiggins completed his earthly assignment and
reported for his new assignment with his heavenly Father on Friday, March 23, 2007. He leaves to cherish his
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memory his loving wife of 49 years, Bessie B. Wiggins;
two children, Angela [ Rev. Allen ] Watson of Baldwin
,Miss. , and Rev. Anthony [ Tracy ] Wiggins of Belleville,
IL, sixteen grandchildren, great grandchildren and a host
of other relatives, loved ones, and friends that will miss
him dearly.
Brother Dr. Starks J. Williams
Omega Chapter
Brother Dr. Starks J. Williams, 86, was a trailblazing
physician. In 1954, as a pediatrician, he joined a clinic
in the urban core of Kansas
City, MO that was among
the first African-American
multi-specialty groups in
the Country.
The group included other
well-known African-American physicians. Kansas
Brother Dr. Starks J.
City was rigidly segregated
Williams
when I came here, Brother
Dr. Williams wrote in an As I See It column published in
the year 2000 in The Kansas City Star. He was on staff at
Kansas City's General Hospital No. 2 while it was integrated.
Brother Dr. Williams entered Omega Chapter on Dec. 22
following a battle with cancer. He was an active member of Beta Omega Chapter in Kansas City, MO until his
passing.
He graduated from South Carolina State University with
degrees in Chemistry, Biology and Physics. He later
graduated with honors from Meharry Medical College
in Nashville, TN. Racism and segregation limited opportunities for Black physicians to obtain an internship and
residency training, said his wife, Elizabeth Williams.
Brother Dr. Williams eventually interned in Chicago, IL
and completed his residency in Nashville, TN. He set up
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a private practice in Chicago, IL and successfully campaigned to integrate Chicago, IL area hospitals.
He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and
was stationed at Fort Carson in Colorado, where he was
chief of pediatrics, before he came to Kansas City, MO.
Elizabeth Williams said her husband treated thousands of
children through his years as a pediatrician. Williams involved himself in the lives of his patients, she said.
It was not uncommon for him to mentor his patients often
when they came to his office. He asked to see their report
cards, she said.
He was interested in the holistic aspect of medicine. In
order for a child to be completely healthy, they needed to
have a wholesome home life and do well in school.
In the 1970s, Brother Dr. Williams served as medical director for the newly organized Wayne Miner Neighborhood Health Center, now the Samuel U. Rodgers Community Health Center. He and other doctors worked at the
center without pay until the agency was able to receive
federal funding, said Elizabeth Williams.
He remained an avid reader of history, especially the political content, Elizabeth Williams said. He would merge
that into a dialogue for social change. It was evident in his
medical practice and other activities.
Brother Dr. Williams' community service continued when
he was medical director for Missouri's Sickle Cell Anemia program. He also was medical director of the federal Head Start program for several states in the Midwest
United States.
He retired in December 2000 at age 80 and spent his remaining years traveling and working with groups, among
them the Niles Home for Children. Brother Dr. Williams
was a member of the Midwesterners Club, the National
Conference of Christian and Jews, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, and the National Urban League. His wife, five children and seven
siblings survive him.
Brother Bennie Bowman
Omega Chapter
By Brother Bryan K. Dirke
Brother Bennie Bowman was
born on January 24, 1926 in
Spartanburg, SC. He entered
Omega Chapter on January
2, 2008. He attended Carver
High School in Spartanburg
and after his senior year, he
was drafted into the U.S.
Navy. After serving his naBrother Bennie Bowman
tion proudly during World
War II, he enrolled at Allen University in Columbia, SC.
Brother Bowman was initiated into Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc, by way of Mu Sigma Chapter on April 13, 1949.
He received his B.S. degree in Physical Education in 1950.
While at Allen University, Brother Bowman met and married his lovely wife, Bessie Lena Johnson.
After relocating to Columbus, OH, he worked at the local
Defense Construction Supply Center for several years before becoming a clerk at the United States Postal Service.
After retiring from the Postal Service in 1985, Brother
Bowman started his own business, BYB Remodeling.
Brother Bowman was an active and dedicated member of
Mu Iota Chapter where he served as Basileus, Vice-Basileus and co-chaired the Christmas and Founder’s Day Banquets. He was also a dedicated member of the Mu Iota
Chapter’s annual golf scholarship outing. Because of his
dedicated service and commitment to the ideals and principles of Omega, he was honored over the years with the
Omega Man of the Year award and several Brotherhood
awards.
Brother Bowman was a faithful member of Mt. Vernon
Avenue A.M.E Church where he was Trustee Emeritus
and a member of the Senior Usher Board. He was a mentor to many young men as well as other young people
in the community. He was a fair and upfront man who
will be truly missed. Let it be known to the Supreme
Basileus of the Universe that Brother Bennie Bowman has entered Omega Chapter having fulfilled his duties to mankind and to Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.
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Omega Chapter
Brother Earnest Lee Davis, USAF-Vietnam Veteran
Chief Master Sergeant (CMSGT) Omega Chapter
ABILENE TEXAS - Brother CMSGT Earnest L. Davis,
USAF, died on active duty
at Dyess AFB in Abilene
Texas, 20, Dec 1983, at the
age of 44. Brother CMSGT
Davis graduated from Phyllis Wheatley High School
in Hubbard, Texas, two
years early as an "A" honor
student. He enlisted in the
USAF and served honorably for twenty-six years
until his demise. His miliBrother CMSGT
tary career led him to be asEarnest L. Davis
signed to numerous places
such as, Nebraska, Greenland, France, Thailand (Southwest Asia), California, England, and Texas.
As a divorcee (in his later years), Brother CMSGT Davis
continued to raise three children, Chequitha Rhnee Davis,
Earnest Arvan Davis, and Eric Arness Davis as a single
parent. He was not only a superior father and loved his
beloved family who lived in Texas, he was a man who
always walked with GOD.
Brother CMSGT Davis was a humble humanitarian that
had many talents who cared about every person he came
in contact with during his life on earth. His civic, community, and national affiliations included: Omega Psi Phi
Fraternity Inc., Brown-Hill Church of Hubbard Texas,
Free and Accepted Masons, and Hospice of Abilene,
TX. Brother CMSGT Davis’military accomplishments
included: Fuel Technology Degree from the Community
College of the USAF; best at his job in the entire USAF
(1979), best among USAF units in Europe (1978), the
15th Air Force (1982) and Senior Enlisted Manager of
the year (1983). Brother CMSGT Davis academic accomplishments included: AA Degree in Psychology from
Solano College, BA Degree in Sociology from Sonoma
State College, MA Degree from Vanderbilt University,
MA Degree from Chapman College in Education and
working towards earning his PHD (part-time) from North
Texas State University, Denton Texas (at the time of his
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death). In addition to his accomplishments, he was an
avid guitarist and had earned his private pilot license,
Century 21 real-estate license and he received his teaching credentials.
Brother CMSGT Davis had many talents, served people
as well as having loved and served GOD. He was grounded like the salt of the earth. Now, he lives with GOD in
heaven and his soul rests-in-peace (in a family plot) at the
Valley View Cemetery located in Hubbard, Texas.
Brother Frank R. Jackson, Jr.
Enters Omega Chapter
By Brother Al Cornish
Louisville, KY: Funeral
services for Brother Frank
R. Jackson, Jr. were held on
Saturday, December 29th
at the Resthaven Chapel
in Louisville, Kentucky.
Brother Jackson entered
Omega Chapter on Monday, December 24, 2007
at Christopher East Health
Care Center in Louisville,
Kentucky. He was a native
of Birmingham, Alabama
and received his undergradBrother Frank R.
Jackson, Jr.
uate degree from Alabama
A&M University in Huntsville, Alabama and earned a graduate degree from Eastern
Kentucky University, Richmond, Kentucky.
Brother Jackson was a retired public school administrator
having served in his last assignment with the Jefferson
County Public Schools as an Assistant Principal at DuPont Manual High School. He was active in his church,
Harrods Creek Baptist Church, and his community,
serving as past President of the Harrods Creek/Prospect
Neighborhood Association. He was an active and faithful
member of Omega, serving as Basileus of Theta Omega
Chapter and was an active member of the Alabama A&M
University National Alumni Association, Louisville, KY
Chapter.
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His parents, Reverend Frank R. Jackson, Sr. and Mrs.
Susie Jackson and his wife, Joselyn McDowell Jackson,
preceded him in death. He is survived by his daughter,
Carol Lisa Taylor (John) of Houston, Texas; four granddaughters, Tiffany and Jessica Willie, Amanda and Madison Taylor all of Houston, Texas; his companion and
caregiver, Mildred “Millie” Goodman and a number of
cousins and other relatives.
Brother Arthur J. Armstead, Sr.
Brother Arthur J. Armstead,
Sr., 80, a devout Christian,
family man, scientist, educator, community leader,
and gardener extraordinaire,
made his transition into
eternal life Friday, Nov. 3,
2006, at Sentara CarePlex
Hospital, Hampton, VA.
He was born to Henry Clay
Armstead and Essie Ash
Armstead on Nov. 25, 1925
in St. Stephens, Alabama.
Brother Arthur J.
Brother Armstead was the
Armstead, Sr.
sixth of eight children born
to his parents, and the second son.
He had been a resident of Hampton since 1948. Brother
Armstead's early education took place in Alabama at St.
Stephens Elementary and Junior High Schools, and he
earned his high school diploma from Snow Hill Institute
in Alabama. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in
Science and a Master of Arts degree in Administration
and Supervision from Hampton Institute. He earned certificates in gas chromatography and infrared spectroscopy from Fisk and Vanderbilt Universities respectively.
Brother Armstead also completed postgraduate work at
Virginia Tech and Old Dominion University.
Brother Armstead's professional experiences included:
medical research technologist and clinical pathologist for
the US Government and various Hampton area hospitals;
teacher of biology at Marian Anderson High School in
Elizabeth City, NC; assistant principal and teacher of biology, physics, and chemistry in the Hampton school sys-
tem; in 1990 he was honored as Hampton Teacher of the
Year; and science instructor at Hampton University. He
also served three years in the US Navy and eight years in
the US Army Reserves. Brother Armstead was an active
member of Bethel A.M.E. Church in Hampton, for over
50 years, serving in such varied roles as: financial secretary and treasurer; member of the Trustee Board; president
and member of the Senior Choir; member of the Sunday
School; and Class Leader. He also served in various roles
for the Lay Organization of the A.M.E. Church.
He was also active in other aspects of the community including scouting, little league sports, AAU Swimming,
the NAACP, and volunteering for the Community Action
Agency. He also served as a volunteer tour guide at the
Virginia Air and Space Museum in downtown Hampton.
Brother Armstead was initiated into the Fraternity by way
of Gamma Epsilon Chapter in 1951 during his college
days at Hampton Institute. He was a past Basileus of the
Zeta Omicron Chapter (1987-1990) and was once honored as Omega Man of the Year (1988). Brother Armstead
was awarded his pin for 50 Years of Service at the 2002
Grand Conclave.
Brother Armstead was also a member of Eastern Star
Lodge No. 13. He enjoyed many hobbies over his lifetime including reading, fishing, sports, and gardening.
But of all his hobbies, vegetable gardening was his favorite. He was nicknamed 'Gardener Extraordinaire' by
several of his local horticulture peers, and he certainly
lived up to the name. Many local gardeners tapped his
knowledge and experience for gardening tips and advice,
and his family and friends enjoyed eating his vegetables
and fruits over many years. Brother Armstead leaves to
cherish his memory a loving wife of 52 years, Mary S.
Armstead along with three children and their spouses.
Brother Conrad Johnson
Brother Conrad Johnson, initiated 11/7/1936 at Theta
Chapter, Wiley College (Home of the Great Debaters) in
Marshall, Texas, currently a member of Nu Phi Chapter
in Houston, Texas died on Sunday, just days after he was
honored at a benefit for music education and scholarship
in his name.
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Omega Chapter
taught band at Houston's
Kashmere High School.
His bands were considered
the best in the nation, winning many competitions.
Known to many simply
as "Prof," Brother Conrad
Johnson is perhaps the most
widely recognized and beloved music educator in
Houston. Highly respected
as a versatile, passionate
saxophonist and leader of
the band, Conrad Johnson
and His Orchestra, The
Diminutive Octogenarian has for over 50 years been a
major force in shaping the Houston sound. This sound,
according to Roger Ward of "Living Blues Magazine,” is
a rich synthesis of the seemingly antithetical elements of
down-home Texas blues and sophisticated jazz. Brother
Conrad Johnson was 92 years of age and will be missed
by Omegas, friends and family.
Brother John D. Skief
Brother John D. Skief
Brother John D. Skief was
born and raised in West
Philadelphia, PA on July 20,
1948. Versatility was a characteristic he developed during his school life. He was
physically active in school,
participating as a member
of the All City Dance Ensemble. He was also a gymnast, a cross-country runner,
and a soccer player. He set
city and state, high jump
records in high school and
college.
Brother Skief became consciously aware of the injustices African Americans faced
in his youth, which led him to join the N.A.A.C.P. youth
council at age 14. Further, under the auspices of the late
Cecil B. Moore, Brother Skief participated in many civil
rights demonstrations. Brother Skief was a constant advocate of African-American history and community control of education. After receiving his degree in education
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from Cheyney State College (Now Cheyney University)
in 1970 where Brother John Skief also became a members
of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity March 1968, he began his
teaching career in the Philadelphia Public School System.
He was a leader in the High School restructuring program.
At West Philadelphia High School, Brother Skief was the
founder and coordinator of the Community Development
Charter. He taught a three credit in-service course for the
Philadelphia School District, entitled “African and African American Contributions to Science and Technology.”
Brother Skief conducted numerous workshops for agencies and organizations with Teen Self-Esteem, Anti-Drug/
Violence and Rights of Passage Programs. He also conducted Teacher/Staff Development workshops for both
the Philadelphia and Pennsylvania Departments of Education involving alternate approaches to education. These
workshops include Afro-Centric teaching strategies, community service learning, and curriculum design and implementation.
Brother Skief has worked every major political campaign
since 1967. As a political consultant, he was the West Philadelphia coordinator for Mayor Wilson Goode in 1984.
He designed Election Day strategies and trained workers
for the historic event. He coordinated unprecedented voter
registration campaigns in 1984. Brother Skief has worked
for influential politicians such as John White Sr., Chaka
Fattah, Vincent Hughes, Louise Bishop and Bill Gray.
In 1973, he was one of the founding members of Harambee
Institute of Science and Technology, a community-based
cultural and educational institution and has been its only
director. Brother Skief produced community Kwanzaa
Celebrations annually since 1974 and produced lectures
with noted Black authors and historians. He produced the
African American Festival for the Robin Hood Dell East
concerts and served as production manager for the Philadelphia Kwanzaa Expo and African American Parade and
Festival. In 1985, he organized the Respect Yourself Youth
Self-Esteem Program in Philadelphia. Brother Skief was
an active member of Zeta Iota Iota Chapter.
Unexpectedly, on the morning of Saturday, December 1,
2007, Brother John D. Skief passed onto Omega Chapter. Along with his wife and son, Masai, Brother Skief,
is survived by three additional children: Terrell, 38 Kimberly, 35, Kalima, 19, 11 grandchildren and one greatgrandchild. Brother Skief also had a son, Damani, who
was killed in Philadelphia 10 years ago.
Omega Chapter
Q. What is the current mission of our Fraternity?
A. The mission today is the same as it was in 1911 when Founders Love, Cooper, Coleman and Just created our Brotherhood; to Make a Difference in the Lives of Black People.
Omega Psi Phi operates on three levels. The International Level or Grand Level where strategy is conceived; the district
level where that strategy is further communicated to the field, and the chapter level where the strategy is executed.
Every thing rises and falls on leadership and it is most important at the Grand level where strategy is derived and chapter
level where the mission is carried out.
Q. I understand that the focus of the Oracle has changed and that there is a secondary publication. Please explain
the purpose for the alteration.
A. Under the new vision of the Grand Basileus, the Oracle will become a scholarly publication that will be delivered to
the Brotherhood as well as college and university presidents.
The Oracle will contain scholarly work that will be much more insightful and thought-provoking than its forerunner.
The periodical will feature the aristocracy of Omega Psi Phi intellect. The document will also allow Omega Brothers in
academia the opportunity to become “published” so that they can achieve tenured status.
The secondary publication is entitled Omega’s Clarion Call. This publication will be “themed-based.” This publication
will contain the type of content that was previously contained in The Oracle. However, this publication will highlight
the “best practices” of chapters and do away with the district sections.
Q. I’ve heard that the type of photo submissions to our publications has changed. What is acceptable, what is
not?
A.Omega Psi Phi is an organization of college-educated men. The publications are outward signs of our intellect, status
and how we want to be viewed by the public. As such, the Editors of the international publications will not accept any
photos or visual submissions that depict canine expressions or poses often referred to as “throwing up the hooks.” The
same holds true for Brothers wearing gold combat boots in photos.
Q. What is the Omega Psi Phi Charities Program?
A. The purpose of the Omega Psi Phi Charities program is to be the “Black American Red Cross.” This affiliate will raise
money to assist black people when disaster strikes across the nation. The goal is to raise $40 (M) to seed this project.
Q. I heard that Omega has insurance for undergraduates. Is that true?
A. The member accident protection program of the Fraternity is a benefit of membership. The program is intended to
compliment the health insurance of every undergraduate member of the Fraternity for injuries as a result of an accident.
The premium for this program is paid by the Fraternity and the program may be cancelled or changed at the sole discretion of the Fraternity at any time. The information provided is for information purpose only is not intended to replace
the insurance contract. For specific information regarding any claim, please contact HRH/Kirklin & Co. LLC (800)
736-4327.
Q. I want to reconnect with Omega Psi Phi but there isn’t a chapter near my home. What can I do to be ﬁnancial?
A. Omega has an international membership. Please contact the reclamation committee for further details.
Q. What is the position of the Fraternity for Non-Christians who make application to become members of Omega
Psi Phi?
A.Omega does not have an open admissions policy. It is a privilege to become a member of Omega Psi Phi and the
Brotherhood is based on men who espouse Christian education and beliefs.
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Omega’s $1,500,000
Philanthropic Project
“Coaches VS Cancer”
My brothers, we desperately need your help! Many of you no doubt have heard
of this project called “Coaches VS Cancer” and there seems to be many legitimate
concerns about exactly what we are trying to do. The answer to all of your questions is simple, “We are trying to raise $1,500,000 to be contributed to research
institutions that are involved in the quest of finding a cure for Cancer”.
Brother Charles A.
Christopher, Sr., MD
You ask “Why should we be so intimately involved?” Many of our brothers and their family members have been
negatively impacted by the dreaded disease of cancer. We want to join in the fight against Cancer and to contribute to minority institutions actively involved in research. We have taken the stand that we must no longer totally
depend on others to assist us in this fight and our contribution will be monumental in this life saving effort.
What would be more brotherly than to assist African Americans with their care, their medications, their assisted living and increase their quality of life as they go through the struggle of dealing with Cancer? Cancer is devastating
and its effects can seem insurmountable. We must join in this fight. We do not ask you to contribute to something
that you do not believe will be beneficial to mankind, but as educated and learned men, we should have no doubt
as to the value of this contribution. As a service organization it is our charge to given generously and to uplift our
brothers and sisters.
Just knowing that there is active research taking place and that we are an integral part of that research, our contribution reinforces our motto of Friendship being essential to the soul. Brothers, in honor of Brothers Love, Cooper,
Coleman and Just, let us not wallow in the valley of despair but let us glow with the incandescence of Omega’s
well lighted lamp.
As Diogenes walked through the streets of Athens looking for the face of an honest man, let us walk into the lives
of many Americans looking for the face of victory and triumph. Let us show our love for Omega Psi Phi Fraternity,
Inc., let us show our love for mankind as we attend our District meetings and Conclave. We ask you to consider
buying 1 less item of Omega paraphernalia and dedicate those funds to “Coaches VS Cancer”.
With your faith and commitment, we can move mountains!
Please visit our booth at all upcoming meetings!
In Friendship,
Charles A. Christopher, MD
Surgeon General
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MEGA PSI PHI
F R A T E R N I T Y , I N C.
Greeting Brothers:
The 2008 75th Grand Conclave Registration information is now officially available!
All of the forms you need are available online at the fraternity’s official website, www.oppf.org.
Online you may register for the Conclave, register your Quette, and register your children for the
Que Kids activities. Although the preferred registration method is via the lockbox system; there
are also links available on the website that will allow you to print and mail the registration forms.
Please note: the manual method of printing and completing the forms outside of the lockbox may
cause a substantial delay when compared to the lock box method.
There is also a link to make your hotel reservation. Hotel rooms will not be processed until after
you have successfully registered for the Conclave. Printing and mailing the hotel reservation
form may cause a substantial delay when compared to making your reservations online. Only
registered brothers are eligible to reserve rooms under the fraternity’s hotel block and rate.
Manual registration materials must be mailed to us at the address below.
CONCLAVE REGISTRATION
Decatur, GA 30035
REGISTRATION FEE SCHEDULE
EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION $325 Feb 1 - March 31, 2008
PRE-REGISTRATION $375 April 1 - April 30, 2008
BASIC REGISTRATION $400 May 1 - June 15, 2008
LATE REGISTRATION $450 June 16 - July 6, 2008
ON-SITE REGISTRATION $450 July 13, 2008
See you in Birmingham!
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Iota Gamma Gamma
Lambda Alpha
Lambda Kappa Kappa
Mu Beta
Mu Tau
Nu Iota
Nu Kappa
Omicron Gamma Gamma
Omicron Lambda
Omicron Lambda Lambda
William
Naaman
Jerry
Charles
Larry
Abdur
Reginald
Keith
Brandon
Dominic
William
Collins
Willie
Markee
Donald W
Reginald
Kewan
Julian
Ronald
Berry
Charles
Billy
James
Cedric
Farrell
Angus
Johnny
Perry
Antonio
Ernest
Joseph
Dorsey
Orrin
Theron
Robert
Brandon
James
Bryce
Charles
Brett
Michael
Cantrelle
Michael
Nkrumah
Perry
Kemp
Herman
Henry
Bryan
Kenneth
Anthony
Jim
Marcus
Calvin
Troy
Henry
Gustavus
Louis
Jon
Van
Quinton
Bruce
000711
000509
000624
000817
000625
000580
000673
000178
000082
000226
000769
000662
000855
000084
000677
000900
000706
000325
000585
000661
000878
000523
000708
000086
000541
000019
000670
000851
000893
000606
000813
000644
000502
000545
000553
000053
000771
000777
000520
000746
000310
000334
000856
000928
000901
000666
000597
000645
000576
000910
000641
000595
000840
000557
000890
000153
000674
000582
000250
000846
000276
000918
KRS_FIRST
KRS_LAST
Bartley, III
William
Bartley, III
Bethea
Ronald
Thomas
Peterson
Kelly
Woods
Corbitt Jr
Joseph
Jones
Millender
Charles
Falana
Hassan
John
Hunter
Jackson
Antwan
Walker
Kemp, Jr.
Patavious
Sorrell
Terrell
Jason
Boddie
Peterson
Johnnie
Turnipseed
Blowe
Lance
Reed
Pettaway, Jr.
Ivery
Williams
Ethan
Bailey Jr
Robinson Sr
Duncan
Norman
Davis Jr.
Teal
Maurice
Bonner
Sullivan
Rodney
Sylvester
Jackson
Jamie
Jackson
Smith
Travis
Meadows
Cherry
Ameer
Khan
Davis
Rodney
Rocker, Sr.
Sansbury
Carl
Winters
Nichols
Akenga
Smith
Dye
Brian
White
Haynes
Justin
Simmons
Duncombe
Michael
Snapp
Wilson
Phillip
Elder
Harris
Anthony
Burdell
Smith
Barian
Woodward
Landers
Cedric
Cleveland
Rentz II
Lathan
Strong
Randolph
Robert
Alfonso Jr
Miller, III
Thomas
Walker II
Ellis
Mandrid
Williams, Jr.
Labrie
Michael
Short
Robinson
Lucius
Jones
Kendrick
James
Dickens
Burch
Jesse
Butler
Pringle
Omar
Branch
Shelton III
Eric
Latham
Britton
Vernon
Gray
Lewis
Hulan
Washington
Larkins
Eric
Davis
Hartman
Phillip
Taylor
Dixon
Daniels, Jr.
Charles
Baker
Oubre, Sr.
Steven
Pierre
Long
James
McBride, Jr.
Jackson
Clifford
Stewart
Johnson
Douglas
Brown
Jones
Dwayne
Conner
Ford
Leroy
Bunch
Fuller Jr
Eddie
Thompson Sr
Branch
Willie
Banks Jr
Beal
Josh
McDaniels, Jr.
Williams
Leslie
Parms III
Hayes
Christopher
Johnson
Washington
Curtis
Sanders
Tennison
John A
Thompson
Killen
Jon
Killen
Newborn
Kenneth
Brown
Moore
Michael
Criswell
Horton
Anthony
Jones
START_DATE
END_DATE
01-Nov-07
01-Nov-07
01-Nov-07
01-Nov-07
01-Nov-07
01-Nov-07
01-Nov-07
01-Nov-07
01-Nov-07
01-Nov-07
01-Nov-07
01-Nov-07
01-Nov-07
01-Nov-07
01-Nov-07
01-Nov-07
01-Nov-07
01-Nov-07
01-Nov-07
01-Nov-07
01-Nov-07
01-Nov-07
01-Nov-07
01-Nov-07
01-Nov-07
01-Nov-07
01-Nov-07
01-Nov-07
01-Nov-07
01-Nov-07
01-Nov-07
01-Nov-07
01-Nov-07
01-Nov-07
01-Nov-07
01-Nov-07
01-Nov-07
01-Nov-07
01-Nov-07
01-Nov-07
01-Nov-07
01-Nov-07
01-Nov-07
01-Nov-07
01-Nov-07
01-Nov-07
01-Nov-07
01-Nov-07
01-Nov-07
01-Nov-07
01-Nov-07
01-Nov-07
01-Nov-07
01-Nov-07
01-Nov-07
01-Nov-07
01-Nov-07
01-Nov-07
01-Nov-07
01-Nov-07
01-Nov-07
01-Nov-07
01-Nov-08
31-Oct-08
31-Oct-08
31-Oct-08
31-Oct-08
31-Oct-08
31-Oct-08
31-Oct-08
31-Oct-08
31-Oct-08
31-Oct-08
31-Oct-08
31-Oct-08
31-Oct-08
01-Nov-08
31-Oct-08
31-Oct-08
31-Oct-08
31-Oct-08
31-Oct-08
31-Oct-08
31-Oct-08
01-Nov-08
31-Oct-08
31-Oct-08
31-Oct-08
31-Oct-08
31-Oct-08
31-Oct-08
31-Oct-08
01-Nov-08
31-Oct-08
31-Oct-08
31-Oct-08
31-Oct-08
31-Oct-08
31-Oct-08
31-Oct-08
31-Oct-08
31-Oct-08
31-Oct-08
31-Oct-08
31-Oct-08
31-Oct-08
31-Oct-08
31-Oct-08
31-Oct-08
31-Oct-08
31-Oct-08
31-Oct-08
31-Oct-08
31-Oct-08
31-Oct-08
31-Oct-08
31-Oct-08
31-Oct-08
31-Oct-08
31-Oct-08
31-Oct-08
31-Oct-08
31-Oct-08
31-Oct-08
DIS_ID CHP_ID
CHP_NAME
09
09
09
09
09
09
09
09
09
09
09
09
09
09
09
09
09
09
09
09
09
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
13
13
13
13
13
13
Phi Gamma
Osaretin
Igbinedion
Trerod
Hall
Pi Omicron
Derek
Lewis
Marcus
Waters
Pi Tau
Bobby
Burkes Sr
Oscar
Epps Jr
Psi Alpha
Gregory
Thompson
Vernard
Grice
Psi Upsilon
Tyrone
Hughes
James
McBride, Jr.
Rho Beta Beta
Roosevelt
Meads
Michael
Stewart
Rho Chi
James
Clemons Jr
Kevin
Semien
Rho Nu
Leo
Varner, Jr.
Jerome
Davis
Rho Omega
Lawrence
Anderson
Kenneth
Thomas
Rho Phi
Joseph
Davis
Johnnie
Brown Jr
Rho Xi
Jeffery
Williams
Aneil
Smothers
Sigma Kappa
Brandon
Wady-Smith
Dennis
Higgins II
Tau Phi
Ronald
Laurent
Rodney
Riles
Theta Alpha
Ronald
Patterson
Karras
Jackson
Theta Delta
Tarayl
Taylor
Mitchell
Williams
Theta Kappa
LeDaryl
Roberson
Phillip
Singleton
Theta Upsilon
Alcus
Davis
Israel
Nelson
Upsilon Chi
Brion
Jackson
Donta
Wright
Upsilon Iota
Xi Alpha Alpha
Georon
Rawlings
Bobby
Benjamin Jr
Xi Upsilon
Sylvester
Pace
Warren
Marks
Chi Lambda Lambda
Terry
Chambers
Gregory
Hardaway
Delta Beta Beta
Marcus
Ballard
Justin
Johnson
Gamma Gamma Gamma William
Weeden
Arlington
Davis III
Iota
Andre
Garner
Bobby
Lay
Iota Pi
Ennis
Young
LeMark
Payne
Nu Kappa Kappa
Matthew
Fisher III
Nu Omega
Steven
McReynolds
Douglas
Capers, III
Nu Pi
Anthony
Richardson
Pasquell
Robinson
Rho Gamma Gamma
Michael
Ward
Bernard
Cale, Jr.
Rho Sigma
Eric
Crump
Eric
Crump
Rho Tau
Marvin
Burruss
Robert
Brothers Jr.
Sigma Omega
Torin
Edmond
Dana
O`Banion
Sigma Rho
James
Brown
Victor
Turner Jr
Sigma Upsilon
Robert
James
Harold
Gilkey
Tau Kappa Kappa
Patrick
Bosworth
Darryl
Jones
Theta Nu
Gregory
Pittman
Marvin
Nash
Zeta Epsilon
Paul
Butler
Quentin
Hunter
Zeta Phi
Curtis
White
Eugene
Hawkins
Alpha Mu
Darren
Moore
Emmanuel
Awofadeju
Alpha Rho
Keir
Abrams
Christopher
Thomas
Beta Mu Mu
Michael
Littlejohn
Elton
Bacon
Chi Nu
Andrew
Jones
Darrell
Burton, II
Delta Pi
William
Grubbs
Timothy
Allen
Eta Alpha Alpha
James
Wilson Jr
James
George
Gamma Alpha Alpha
Charles
Whittaker
Wayne
Hardy II
Lambda Omicron
Tyrone
Gayles
Lawrence
Brown II
Mu Alpha Alpha
Anthony
Moore
James
Hopkins
Phi Beta Beta
Michael
Haynes
Sondrea
Bowen
Phi Omicron
Marion
Williams III
Gregory
Webb
Pi Rho
Garry
Biggers
Bert
Wright, Jr.
Sigma Iota
Timothy
Waters
Trevor
Brown
Tau Tau
Ronan
Hill
Jamemy
Barnett
Theta Pi
James
McDowell II
Jason
Jones
Xi Nu
Phillip
Brooks
Robert
Woodson
Zeta Tau
William
Thomas
James
Mason, II
Lambda Beta Beta
Walter
Torrence
Richard
Ray Jr
Lambda Xi
Kaleth
Wright
Eric
Kelly
Phi Gamma Gamma
Antonio
Sampson
Ramel
Jackson
Pi Xi
Eugene
Horton Jr
Kevin
Longley
Theta Rho
Clinton
Lee, Jr.
Byron
Matthews
Upsilon Lambda Lambda Eric
Barnes
Martin
Jordan
000114
000608
000678
000569
000638
000824
000655
000725
000517
000540
000773
000255
000542
000554
000173
000245
000623
000658
000589
000797
000629
000925
000811
000834
000009
000741
000892
000513
000745
000848
000063
000679
000518
000703
000633
000898
000716
000075
000529
000286
000686
000929
000730
000736
000790
000786
000603
000795
000828
000613
000701
000587
000681
000740
000722
000668
000818
000767
000852
000772
000693
000923
KRS_FIRST
KRS_LAST
START_DATE
END_DATE
01-Nov-07
01-Nov-07
01-Nov-07
01-Nov-07
01-Nov-07
01-Nov-07
01-Nov-07
01-Nov-07
01-Nov-07
01-Nov-07
01-Nov-07
01-Nov-07
01-Nov-07
01-Nov-07
01-Nov-07
01-Nov-07
01-Nov-07
01-Nov-07
01-Nov-07
01-Nov-07
01-Nov-07
01-Nov-07
01-Nov-07
01-Nov-07
01-Nov-07
01-Nov-07
01-Nov-07
01-Nov-07
01-Nov-07
01-Nov-07
01-Nov-07
01-Nov-07
01-Nov-07
01-Nov-07
01-Nov-07
01-Nov-07
01-Nov-07
01-Nov-07
01-Nov-07
01-Nov-07
01-Nov-07
01-Nov-07
01-Nov-07
01-Nov-07
01-Nov-07
01-Nov-07
01-Nov-07
01-Nov-07
01-Nov-07
01-Nov-07
01-Nov-07
01-Nov-07
01-Nov-07
01-Nov-07
01-Nov-07
01-Nov-07
01-Nov-07
01-Nov-07
01-Nov-07
01-Nov-07
01-Nov-07
01-Nov-07
31-Oct-08
31-Oct-08
31-Oct-08
31-Oct-08
31-Oct-08
31-Oct-08
31-Oct-08
31-Oct-08
31-Oct-08
31-Oct-08
31-Oct-08
31-Oct-08
31-Oct-08
31-Oct-08
31-Oct-08
01-Nov-08
31-Oct-08
31-Oct-08
31-Oct-08
31-Oct-08
31-Oct-08
31-Oct-08
31-Oct-08
31-Oct-08
31-Oct-08
31-Oct-08
31-Oct-08
31-Oct-08
31-Oct-08
31-Oct-08
31-Oct-08
31-Oct-08
31-Oct-08
31-Oct-08
31-Oct-08
31-Oct-08
31-Oct-08
31-Oct-08
31-Oct-08
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31-Oct-08
31-Oct-08
31-Oct-08
31-Oct-08
31-Oct-08
31-Oct-08
31-Oct-08
31-Oct-08
31-Oct-08
31-Oct-08
31-Oct-08
31-Oct-08
31-Oct-08
31-Oct-08
31-Oct-08
31-Oct-08
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Grand Conclave – Summer 2008
July 9th through July 18th
Birmingham, AL “The Magic City”
“Friendship Is Essential To The Soul”

Clarion Call Winter 2008 - Omega Psi Phi Fraternity

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