December 2009 - State of Mississippi Organization – Omega Psi Phi

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OMEGA PSI PHI FRATERNITY, INC.
THE SEVENTH DISTRICT ‘UPDATE’
Page 4
NU EPSILON BLOOD DRIVE
By Detrick L. Black
The Nu Epsilon Chapter hosted a Blood Drive conducted by the Life South
Community Blood Center, October 7, 2009 from 11a.m. to 2p.m. Life South is a
community blood supplier for local hospitals in Florida, Georgia, and Alabama.
Life South is committed to meeting the blood supply needs of hospitals in the
communities they serve by providing the highest quality blood components and
services. They supply approximately 45% of the nation's blood supply. About
80% of the blood donations given to the Red Cross are collected at mobile
blood drives set up at community organizations, corporations, high schools,
colleges, places of worship, and military installations. The remaining 20% are
collected at fixed Life South donor centers.
The goal Life South set for Nu Epsilon was 25 donors, but our chapter lives by
the phrase “Never Enough”, so we encouraged more than 35 people to donate. It was a very successful event!
Life South presented Nu Epsilon Chapter with a Life South Community Service Award. The Brothers of Nu Epsilon are greatly appreciative of Life South for their partnership.
EKK HEALTH INITIATIVES
By Sherwin Johnson
Canton, MS - Saturday, April 18, 2009 The brothers of the
Epsilon Kappa Kappa Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity
Incorporated held a Health Care Initiative at the Joe Pritchard
Homes. During the event, Dr. William Truly, a member of
Epsilon Kappa Kappa, performed free blood pressure tests to
several residents and others in the local community. Members of the fraternity passed out pamphlets and brochures to
area residents about HIV/AIDS awareness, women’s health,
cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer and sickle cell anemia awareness.
“Mississippi often leads the nation in deaths from preventable diseases such as heart attack, stroke, diabetes, and
kidney failure,” says Dr. Truly. “This is an opportunity for us to
reach out to those who may not know about these health
problems as well as to promote healthy living,” adds Basileus Alvin Jackson of EKK. This event is part of Omega Psi Phi’s annual International Mandated Programs. Chapters are required to coordinate programs that will encourage good health practices.
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THETA TAU CHAPTER HOST FIRST ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP GOLF TOURNAMENT IN
ANNISTON , ALABAMA
By Brother Anthony Burdell
Anniston, Alabama - Friday, August 14th the Brothers of Theta Tau
Chapter hosted their first Annual Scholarship Golf Tournament at Silver Lakes Golf Resort in Glencoe, Alabama.
There were approximately 37 two-man scramble teams that assembled in front of the clubhouse prior to the start of the golf tournament at
8 a.m. There were individuals from surrounding counties, Birmingham, and Montgomery areas. Kenneth Cunningham and Willie Duncan, chairpersons for this year’s event, stated that “we are extremely
pleased with the turnout and the participation from the local companies, organizations, and citizens that participated in our tournament”.
The first place winners were Joe Weaver and Derrick Daugherey with
their score of 67. The second plane winners were Billy Curry and David Gilley with a score of 70. Rounding up in third place was
Willie Duncan and Chadd Yarbrough with a score of 71. The winner of having the ball closest to the pin was Rex Keeling. The
longest drive shot went to Brad Yarbrough.
Each golfer that participated stated that this was one of the best organized tournaments that they have participated in. Brother
Johnny Harris, Basileus of Theta Tau Chapter stated, “That this was an enormously successful event and that this sets the stage for
our Second Annual Scholarship Golf Tournament. Proceeds from the event will be used to provide scholarships to high school students within the Anniston and Talladega area.
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EKK SALUTES 60 YEAR MEMBER OF OMEGA PSI PHI
By Sherwin Johnson
Canton, MS - Samuel Houston Whisenton, born November 30, 1927, in Canton, MS,
crossed the burning sands into Omega Psi Phi through the Eta Chapter of Alcorn
College November 18, 1949. He and eight other students became the first members
of Eta Chapter. Whisenton was the chapter’s first Keeper of Records and Seals. He
recalls the spirited competition between other fraternities on campus; Alpha Phi Alpha
and Kappa Alpha Psi. The Omega Man really took an interest in the fraternity after
learning about the founding members Edgar Amos Love, Oscar James Cooper,
Frank Coleman and especially Ernest Everette Just. He, like Just had a strong interest in chemistry. In fact, chemistry was Whisenton’s major in college. After joining
Omega Psi Phi, he became very active in recruiting new members and upholding the
principles the fraternity was built on; Manhood, Scholarship, Perseverance and Uplift.
Upon graduating Whisenton realized he wanted to dedicate his life to uplifting students; so he became a chemistry teacher for the
Canton School District. It was there he developed a passion for mentoring at risk boys who were attracted to gangs and drugs. He
was able to reach many of them through his teachings. He instilled character traits of commitment and dedication to thousands of students throughout his teaching career. “I wanted to uplift students. In fact that’s what I did with my life. I tried real hard to uplift students
from a life away from the streets, gambling, etc., said Whisenton.”
After many years apart from the fraternity, Whisenton was reclaimed by Epsilon Kappa Kappa Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity,
Inc. after an invitation from his brother-in-law Herb Anderson. Since that time he has been extremely active and involved in various
activities sponsored by Omega Psi Phi.
One of Whisenton’s biggest wishes is that EKK receives a facility of its own to control and operate; a place for the fraternity to meet
and carry out various community based programs and initiatives. On a national level he encourages Omega Psi Phi to continue recruiting respectable young men for membership and develop additional programs to steer kids away from a life of crime and poverty.
OMEGA PSI PHI TO THE RESCUE
By Herb Ford
Douglasville, GA - Brothers and members from various chapters of
Omega Psi Phi fraternity, Inc. (Chi Gamma Gamma & Phi Kappa Kappa)
answered the call for help on Friday, Sept 25th and Saturday Sept 26th in
Cobb, Paulding, and Douglasville County Georgia. Five days of rain
from earlier in the week caused riverbanks to overrun and sewage to
overflow causing local schools, highways and roads to close. Nearly 250
million dollars in damage was caused by the storm. The email went out
Friday indicating members of Turner Chapel AME Church were affected
heavily by the storm and flood water. The Omegas mobilized teams of
brothers to various areas of the flood stricken community. The clean up
process began Friday with the removal of water logged furniture, padding, and carpet. Saturday continued with the gutting process. Tons of
wet drywall, flooring, and insulation was removed as the Omegas
brought manpower in organized teams of brothers to the various areas
of the community to help. The recovery process will be a long and costly one; however the Brothers will continue to provide support
throughout the process.
DECEMBER 2009
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TALENT HUNT
The Talent Hunt program of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. is one of several national programs designed to identify and support the
youth of our nation and the world. The original idea was created by Brother J. Austin Atkins of Winston Salem, North Carolina, and
Brother Dewey Duckett of Rock Hill, South Carolina. While the idea was conceived in 1945, the first District Talent Hunt program was
held in the Sixth District in Charlotte, North Carolina, on April 19, 1946. The need for such a program was born out of the unequal opportunity afforded to some American youth to develop and give full expression to their talents.
The Talent Hunt Program of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity has touched thousands of students, many of whom have gone on to make outstanding contributions to their communities and our world. Many have earned scholarships, awards, and recognition through exposure
from this program. It is our quest as Omega men of substance to continue to grow in our unyielding commitment to support our youth.
GEORGIA STATE TALENT HUNT 1ST PLACE WINN ER ANGELICA HAIRSTON
By Cantrell Watts
Decatur, GA - Angelica Hairston, an eleventh grader and harpist from Chamblee High
School represented the Kappa Alpha Alpha Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Decatur, GA in the 2009 State Talent Hunt Competition held on Friday, October 2, 2009
in the Ballroom of the Marriott Hotel, Augusta, GA.
Angelica was one of fourteen (14) contestants competing at the state level with all contestants having won their local Talent Hunt competitions in their hometowns. One overall first, second and third place winner was awarded among talent displayed in the areas
of dance, instrumental or vocal selections. Angelica was awarded the 1st Place trophy
and will represent Kappa Alpha Alpha and the State of Georgia in the 7 th District Talent
Hunt Competition to be held in Atlanta March of 2010. There she will compete with Talent Hunt winners from the States of Florida,
Mississippi, and Alabama which make up the 7th District. Winners from the 7th District Talent Hunt Competition advance to the National Talent Hunt Competition to be held in July 2010.
Angelica is one of six harpists from around the world, who attended the Young Artists Harp Seminar at Boston University’s Tangle
wood Institute held this past summer. This year marked Angelica’s second summer on scholarship at the music conservatory, which is
designed for top high school musicians.
Angelica’s musical resume is seemingly endless. Angelica was selected for the Georgia All-State Orchestra as a violinist in 2006 and
2007, as a harpist in 2008 and 2009. She attended the Interlochen Summer Arts Camp in Michigan in 2007. She is a member of the
Chamblee High School Orchestra and the Chamblee Chamber Ensemble, the Phoenix Strings Quartet, and a featured performer with
the DeKalb Youth Symphony Orchestra.
Among these honors, Angelica performed at Maya Angelou’s 80th Birthday Celebration, Arthur Blank Foundation Fundraiser at the
Georgia Aquarium, and at the Musica Ardiente Festival at the Woodruff Arts Center. She was most recently selected as harpist for the
National High School Honors Orchestra to be held
proud member of the Greenforest Community
in Santa Clara, Calif. February 2010. Angelica is also a
Baptist Church Orchestra.
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TALENT HUNT PROGRAM ON THE CAMPUS OF ALABAMA A&M UNIVERSITY
By Cantrell Watts
Normal, AL - Sunday, October 4, 2009, on the campus of Alabama A&M University the Brothers of Xi Omicron, Nu Epsilon, and Psi Kappa Kappa Chapters of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated held their Annual Talent Hunt
Program.
The Xi Omicron Talent Hunt Committee responsible for upholding this longstanding tradition of over 63 years were Bro. Shoan Franklin and Bro. Daryl
Bowden. The distinguished panel of adjudicators were James A. Plenty,
Chris Jordon, and Anns Vanoukia. Tabulation was done by the beautiful
ladies of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. (Delta Delta Chapter). There were
two intermission non-competitive performers, and six contestants.
The Talent pool for the event was nothing less than phenomenal. Three
dancers, one pianist, a theatrical performer, and a vocalist graced the stage
in the spirit of competition with their artistic gifts from God. The performers were:
Ms. Dion Bowden is a sophomore at Sparkman High School and she performed what was categorized as a dance routine, but it included tap dancing with some vocal and theatrical elements.
Ms. Lily Deng, a sophomore at Westminster Christian Academy, performed
a classical piano piece that wowed the crowd with her flawless performance.
Ms. Lauren Croom a dancer and sophomore at Bob Jones High School expressed her love for dance through her tranquil and articulate movements that brought a sense of calmness to the
audience as they enjoyed her artistry.
Ms. Lawren V. Riggins a senior at Lee High School, a Hip Hop dancer that showed off her moves to contemporary
Rap and R&B songs.
Mr. Justin S. Jordon a junior at Lee High School and a very talented vocalist with an operatic tone that commands
appreciation from those with a trained and untrained musical interest.
Ms. Markeitra M. Gilliam is a senior at S.R. Butler High School. She performed a passionate and heartfelt theatrical
skit that gave the audience an account of the pain of being a
victim of Hurricane Katrina.
All of the contestants were winners, but the judges awarded first
place to Ms. Lily Deng, second place to Ms. Markeitra M. Gilliam, and
third place to Ms. Lawren V. Riggins. Ms. Deng went on to place first
at the Alabama State Talent Hunt, Ms. Gilliam, and Ms. Riggins performed at the Alabama State Talent Hunt and represented the Rocket
City (Huntsville, Alabama) well.
Left to Right: Lawren V. Riggins, Markeitra M. Gilliam,
and Lily Deng
DECEMBER 2009
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ALABAMA A&M UNIVERSITY PRESIDENTIAL RECEPTION
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Huntsville, Alabama - September 17, 2009, Dr. Andrew Hugine, Jr., joined the Alabama
A&M University (AAMU) family on Thursday, July 16, 2009, as the school’s new President.
He is an Alumnus of South Carolina State University (SCSU), where he earned a B.S. of
Mathematics and a Masters of Education in Mathematics, Dr. Hugine also received a Doctorate of Philosophy in Higher Education Institutional Research from Michigan State University.
Dr. Hugine presided over SCSU when they became the first HBCU to host a Democratic
Party Presidential Candidate Debate in 2008. So we look forward to the history he will
make at AAMU.
Brothers Gerald Vines, Walter Alexander, and
JesHenry Malone (left to right).
As the eleventh president of Alabama A&M University, Dr. Hugine holds the distinction of
being the first Omega Man to serve as the President of Alabama A&M. On September 17,
2009, the Brothers of Xi Omicron Chapter, in Huntsville, Alabama, officially welcomed Dr.
Hugine and his lovely wife, during a reception held at the Omega Center. The Basileus of Xi
Omicron, Brother Rentz II, presented the Alabama A&M University President with gifts and
hospitality that were humbly and graciously received. The welcome and sincere outpouring
of well wishes from the Normal Hill, the Rocket City, and Stakeholder Communities made
this event an overwhelming success. Dr. Hugine has pledged his commitment to Alabama
A&M University and the Xi Omicron Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated.
Bro./Dr. Andrew Hugine
FOUNDER‟S DAY PROGRAM
By Cantrell Watts
Hattiesburg, MS. - November 17, 2009, Phi Rho and Nu Eta
Chapters conducted their monthly meeting and a Founder’s Day
program. Also that evening, Brothers assembled to watch the first
joint probate of Phi Rho (Graduate Chapter) and Nu Eta
(Undergraduate Chapter) 2009 lines. The Phi Rho Chapter neophytes consisted of six brothers: Curwin Burk, Edward Middleton,
Slovakia Griffith, Robert Johnson, Shannon Keener, and Gabe
Willis. The Nu Eta Chapter neophytes consisted of three brothers:
DeRandy Butler, Timothy Halton and Jasper Spires. The general
Hattiesburg public and students from Southern Mississippi were in
attendance to view the probate show.
Phi Rho & Nu Eta Neophytes and Advisor
(Willie Davidson) in Middle
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WORKING HARD FOR OMEGA
By Marc Styles
East Point, GA--- “No group of men could have a stronger adhesive to bind
them together than men of Omega”, Honorable Edgar A. Love. That adhesive
bond would be friendship and this same saying can be said about the men of
the Phi Kappa Kappa Chapter, as we get ready to celebrate the 98th Anniversary of our great Fraternity, as part of our Annual Achievement Week celebration. The hard work of the brothers in the chapter was recently rewarded
on October 3, 2009 during the Founder’s Banquet of the 46th Georgia State
Workshop held in Augusta, GA. It was there that chapter Basileus, Brother
Eric Woods, and chapter delegates learned that it was a very good year for
the chapter.
As the Georgia State Representative, Brother James Cistrunk, began to announce the winners of the various awards handed out during the banquet, it
was apparent that Brother Woods, would not be taking his seat soon. The
chapter won a total of six awards including: Graduate Chapter Of The Year; Scholarship Chapter Of The Year; Social Action Chapter
Of The Year; Region 1 Chapter Of The Year; History and Archive Display Winner; and March Down Winners. So after that the only
things to do were conduct chapter elections for the upcoming fiscal year and have a successful Achievement Week (Nov. 15-21,
2009). As with all things in the Fraternity, the week started with a church fellowship service, a fun night of watching Monday Night
Football, a forum and Founder’s Day Celebration, a brief walk back in History with the 33 rd Grand Basileus Brother Moses Norman,
who told those in attendance that we need to be “Trans-formative Agents with in our communities. And that the work of the chapter
should be known outside of the chapter and inside the local community. Several brothers participated in a Mentoring Day at a local
Middle School the next day, the chapter then hosted a Greek Social mixer, and ended the week with the banquet.
The brothers choose Brother Doug Stewart, as this years keynote speaker for the banquet that was held inside of the spacious ballroom of the Renaissance Concourse Hotel located in College Park, GA. A surprise guest Brother Ryan Stewart was also invited to
introduce his brother. The brothers are known over the radio airways as the “2 Live Stews”, as part of their sports reporting show.
Brother Stewart, started his speech by using the theme, “Unity Through Friendship, Brotherhood, and Fraternity”, where he talked
about how his time involved with various sports teams reminded him of how much those teams bond with each other like members of
the Fraternity bond together.
He went on to mention that he learned about community service by watching his father do it when he was a young man growing up in
South Carolina. “That service is often overlooked by others but that was one of the main reasons, why I was drawn to the Men of
Omega while I attended South Carolina State University, said Brother Stewart. He was proud of the fact that he and his brother were
members of the Big Brothers & Sisters of America Program for the past six years, and during their time they have helped register over
200 mentors in the Atlanta area. “We also try to visit various schools in the area at least once a month and to use their influence to
help the communities around those schools”, was another statement made by Brother Stewart. He went on to talk about how much he
missed his sports teams because of the unity they shared over the years. “Those men in the locker room become your friends and a
select few become like brothers over the years, but the friends you make as Omega men last a lifetime”, he stated. Brother Stewart,
kept his word by not giving a long speech and thanked the chapter, which he is a member, for allowing him his time in the spotlight,
which drew a laugh and standing ovation from the audience. Awards were presented to Brother Johnnie Green – Superior Service;
Brother Arnold Plesant – Colonel Charles Young; and Brother Alonzo Upshur – Citizen Of The Year & Omega Man Of The Year.
DECEMBER 2009
Page 13
FOUNDER‟S DAY REDEDICATION SERVICE
By LaMarcus Griffin
The Brothers of Beta Alpha and Upsilon Epsilon Chapters held a Founders Day Rededication
Service at Jackson State University in The New Student Union, commemorating the Fraternity’s
98th anniversary. Beta Alpha Basileus Fredrick Burns presided over the program’s coordination, focusing upon our Founding Fathers reflections of the Fraternity’s Cardinal Principles.
Brother Lee A. Bernard, Jr. provided encouraging words and led the Brothers in attendance in
the rededication oath. At the conclusion of the Founders Day Rededication Service, the Brothers joined their wives, honored guests and significant others for an Omega Social hour.
2009 SCHIEVEMENT WEEK AND FOUNDERS DAY PROGRAM
By
Huntsville, AL – On November 17, 2009 the Brothers of Xi Omicron (Huntsville, Alabama Graduate
Chapter) and Nu Epsilon (Alabama A&M University Undergraduate Chapter) Chapters of Omega Psi
Phi Fraternity, Incorporated, celebrated their 98th Anniversary on November 17, 2009 at the Omega
Center, located at 181 Import Circle, Huntsville, Alabama during their 2009 Founders’ Day Program.
There were over sixty Omega Men in attendance. It was an eventful occasion that was facilitated by
the immediate past Basileus of Xi Omicron, E.C. Rentz, II, and the current Basileus of Xi Omicron,
Joe Winston. The Basileus of Nu Epsilon Chapter, Christopher Aninye, gave the welcome. As the men
of Omega convened to celebrate, they were also treated with the pleasure of hearing a panel of
Omega Men speak of their life and love for the Fraternity. Thomas Hereford, Delano Hyter, Claud
Martin, and Gerald Vines all gave outstanding testimonies as they expressed their history, perspectives, and vision of what they all consider to be “the greatest Fraternity in the world;” Omega Psi
Christopher Aninye giving welcome 2009
Achievement Week/Founders Day Program Phi Fraternity, Incorporated.
Several awards were presented to those in attendance and acknowledgements of Awardees were announced for those who were not
present. The Omega Man of the Year Award was presented to E.C. Rentz II, Claud Martin received the Founders’ Award, the Superior
Service Award was earned by Charles Howard, and the recipient of the prestigious Citizen of the Year Award was Dr. Julius R. Scruggs,
the Pastor of First Missionary Baptist Church and the President of the National Baptist Convention, USA, Inc. Dr. Scruggs was not present at the Founders’ Day program, but the Basileus of Xi Omicron presented Dr. Scruggs with the Award during the 8:00am worship
service at First Missionary Baptist Church on November 22, 2009.
The evening concluded with a song, but not just any song, “Omega Dear,” the Fraternity’s Hymn. Omega Men stood in place while singing in harmony. One verses states “to all thy precepts make us true, live nobly as all real men do.” These words from “Omega Dear,”
communicate insight to what Omega Men strive for and the 2009 Xi Omicron and Nu Epsilon Founders’ Day program was a reflection
of that.
Joe W. Winston (left) presents
Rev./Dr. Julius R. Scruggs
(right) with the 2009 Citizen of
Joe W. Winston (left) presents
E.C. Rentz II (right) with the
2009 Omega Man of the Year
the Year Award, at First Missionary Baptist Church, on
November 22, 2009
Award
Page 14
ACHIEVEMENT WEEK BANQUET
By LaMarcus Griffin
Beta Alpha Chapter held its annual Achievement week banquet, the
chapter was honoring The Provine High School's best essay contestant
Elizabeth Bradley. The Beta Alpha Chapter's Citizen of the year was
Brother Femi Daramola and the Chapter's Omega Man of the Year was
Brother Andre Brown.
Pictured left to right Brother Lee A. Bernard
Jr., Guest Speaker Brother John W. Campbell, Inventor of Shaver's Choice and author
of "Day Dreaming on my Cotton Sack" and
Beta Alpha Basileus Fredrick Burns.
ACHIEVEMENT WEEK DINNER
By Ted Anderson
Moss Point, MS - The men of Sigma Alpha Alpha Chapter
of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. held its Achievement
Week Dinner Theater on November 21, 2009 at the Pelican
Landing Conference Center. The Achievement Week Dinner Theater centered its program around its honoree, Mrs.
Franzetta Gladney Sanders, who was the lone petitioner in
the lawsuit, Gladney VS the Moss Point Schools in the
1960’s. She was cited for her community involvement, courageous efforts, and contributions to education in Moss
Point.
The program format gave a biographical and chronological
view of the honoree’s life and works and was interspersed
with talents from local artists Lady Patrice Green, the Coleman Sisters, David Chapman, and Badrae Hannah. Special
entertainment, choreographed by Angela Haynes, was also
presented by the young men of the Omega PREPS.
It is customary for the chapter to recognize its Citizen of the
Year and its Omega Man of the Year during its Achievement
Week Observance. The 2009 observance recognized dual
Citizens of the Year – Ms. Aniece Liddell, Mayor of Moss Point, was recognized for outstanding accomplishments in the area of politics and Jimmy O’Banner of the MS Highway Patrol was recognized for law enforcement. Ms. Liddell became the first female mayor
of the City of Moss Point when she was elected in the June elections. Mr. O’Banner was recognized for his elevation to Captain of the
MS State Troopers’ Troop “K,” the first African-American to be promoted to this position with the MS State Highway Patrol.
Four of the chapter members were selected as Omega Men of the Year for their successful efforts to reactivate the chapter. They
were Dr. Dunk Ellis, Freeman Richmond, Raynard Roberson, and Terrence Packer.
Raymond Davis of Moss Point was awarded the Superior Service Award, an award given to the member who exhibits continuous selfless acts of service to the chapter during the year.
J.B. Carter served as Dinner Theater Chairman.
DECEMBER 2009
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2010 UNDERGRADUATE SUMMIT
The Annual International Undergraduate Summit will be held on Thursday through Saturday, January 21 – 23, 2010, at the Hilton New
Orleans Riverside. The entire Brotherhood, both Undergraduate and Graduate, is invited to attend. The purpose of the meeting is to
discuss issues concerning undergraduate affairs and to provide an opportunity for the National Undergraduate Brotherhood to assemble and fellowship TOGETHER IN UNITY.
It is required that two (2) representatives from every Undergraduate Chapter attend for the duration of the National Undergraduate
Summit. We are asking and encouraging all Undergraduate brothers, both Prophytes and Neophytes, to attend. Furthermore, Undergraduate Chapter Advisors are required to register and attend. In the event that conflict arises with Undergraduates and/or Advisors,
please contact our 2nd Vice Grand Basileus, Bro. Jamin A. Powell, at [email protected].
Pre- Registration is $100 Dec. 1st – Jan. 11th, 2010. All On-site registration will be $175 beginning Jan. 21st – 22nd, 2010. Please
register by January 11, 2010, to ensure that your registration is received and processed. If you encounter any problems, please email
us at [email protected].
Lodging accommodations should be arranged directly with the Hilton New Orleans Riverside. The hotel reservation deadline is Monday, December 21, 2009. Click the link below to make your hotel reservations, if making reservations by phone please reference
group name Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. 2010 Undergraduate Summit.
Hilton New Orleans Riverside
2 Poydras St
New Orleans, LA 70130
1-800-HILTON (1-800-445-8667)
$99.00 ROOM RATE
http://www.hilton.com/en/hi/groups/personalized/MSYNHHH-UGS-20100120/index.jhtml
TRANSPORTATION
Public Shuttle: Approximately $38.00 round trip to and from airport
Taxi: Approximately $30.00 one way ONLY ($60.00 roundtrip)
Hotel Shuttle for Omega Psi Phi Fraternity ONLY: FREE
This courtesy shuttle will only be provided by the Hilton New Orleans Riverside Hotel during the hours of:
12:00 noon – 12:00 midnight on Thursday January 21, 2010
7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. on Sunday January 24, 2010
This courtesy shuttle may be found in the Shuttle Center directly across from baggage claim.
Roll call will begin promptly at 9:00am on Friday January 22nd. The dress code is suit coat, dress shirt, slacks, dress socks, and tie. If
there are Brothers who own more than one dark suit, and are willing to give or loan it to a brother, please bring such garments with
you. Please note that the dress code will be enforced. Each Chapter is responsible for the cost of lodging and meals. You are encouraged to contact your District Representative for information regarding possible financial assistance.
OMEGA PSI PHI FRATERNITY, INC
73rd Seventh District Meeting
Atlanta, Georgia March 25th – March 28th, 2010
Hosted By: TAU and BETA PSI Chapters
Atlanta, Georgia
Location: Renaissance Atlanta Hotel Downtown- Atlanta, Georgia
District Marshal: Brother Reginald Harris
The 2010 District meeting promises to be the best ever, with various presentations, tutorials, networking events and activities for your
family. Exchange ideas with brothers across the district and learn about innovative solutions covering multiple aspects of fraternity
operations. If you have any questions, contact Brother Reginald Harris (District Marshal) at (770) 363-8377 or
[email protected].
REGISTRATION:
The Registration site for the Seventh District Meeting is now open and can be accessed on http://www.omegapsiphi7d.com.
On-line registration closes March 5th, 2010 at midnight. Any brother wishing to register after that will have to register on-site. Meals
and rooms cannot be guaranteed for late or on site registrants. All brothers are required to register for the 2010 District Meeting and
pay the appropriate fee in order to participate in any aspect of the meeting.
Registration Fee Summary:
After Feb. 28th , 2010
Graduate Brother (Initiated prior to April 1st , 2009)
Graduate Delegate (Initiated prior to April 1st , 2009)
Graduate MSP Delegate (Initiated after to April 1st , 2009)
Graduate MSP Brother (Initiated after to April 1st , 2009)
On or Before Feb.
28th , 2010
$135.00
$135.00
No Cost
No Cost
Undergraduate Brother (Initiated prior to April 1st , 2009)
Undergraduate Delegate (Initiated prior to April 1st , 2009)
Undergraduate MSP Brother (Initiated after to April 1st , 2009)
Undergraduate MSP Delegate (Initiated after to April 1st , 2009)
$110.00
$110.00
No Cost
No Cost
$160.00
$160.00
$50.00
$ 50.00
Registration Category
$185.00
$185.00
$ 50.00
$ 50.00
The following forms are included in the registration package:
Hotel Information
Vendor Form
Credentials Form 36
MarchDown Registration
Tentative Agenda
Golf Registration
Souvenir Book Ad Form
Quette Registration
CORPORATE SUPPORT OPPORTUNITIES
There are various corporate support opportunities for your Company/Foundation to support our scholarship and community out reach
programs while maximizing your exposure in the African American community. There are Purple and Gold Levels as well as specific
support opportunities
PRE-REGISTRATION FORM
Please print or type – Use black ink only! (A separate form must be completed for each Brother)
First Name: _________________Middle Name: __________ Last name: ___________________
Control Number: ____________________________
Home Address: _____________________________
City: __________________________ State: ________________ Zip Code: ________________
Home Number: __________________Work Number: ________________
Fax Number:
__________________ Email Address: _________________________________
Current Chapter Location: _______________________ Chapter Initiated: __________________
Quette Name: ______________________________Child(ren)’s Name(s): __________________
(Check one)
Graduate Status:
*Chapter Delegates ($135) __
*MSP Delegate (Initiated after 4/1/2009) (No Fee) __
*MSP Brother (Initiated after 4/1/2009) (No Fee) __
Visiting Brother ($135) __
Host Brother ($135) __
Undergrad Status:
*Chapter Delegates ($110) __
*MSP Delegate (Initiated after 4/1/2009) (No Fee) __
*MSP Brother (Initiated after 4/1/2009 (No Fee) __
Visiting Brother ($110) __
Host Brother ($110) __
*District Council (No Fee) __
Supreme Council (No Fee) __
*Delegate must also complete FORM 36 CREDENTIALS. FORM 36 must be received by the DKRS on
or before Feb. 15th, 2010.
Quantity
Activities
Amount
Basic Pre-registration fee includes (Souvenir Portfolio, Admission to Undergraduate
Luncheon, Life Membership Luncheon, Marchdown Competition, and Founders
Banquet)
Additional Founder’s Day Banquet Ticket @ $40.00 each
Marchdown Competition – Free
Casino Night (Friday, March 26th) @ $25.00 each
Dance (Saturday, March 27th) @ $20.00 each
Grand Total Remittance
Request for refunds must be sent to the DKRS in writing or via email by March 5th, 2010.
Form 36 Credentials is to be mailed to and received by DKRS by Feb 15th, 2010
Bro. Andrew Ducksworth, Dist. KRS
5150 Coventry Creek Cr.
Cumming, GA 30040
Phone: 678.520.3410
Email: [email protected]
HOTEL INFORMATION
Reserve your room now for the 73rd Seventh District meeting! Rooms have been blocked for Wednesday, March 24th –
Sunday, March 28th, 2010 for the Seventh District’s meeting attendees. The hotel will release these rooms on Monday,
February 22nd 2010.
Your hotel reservations can be made online using http://cwp.marriott.com/atlbr/oppoppa/
or you can call 1-800-228-9290 and reference the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity District meeting.
Renaissance Atlanta Hotel Downtown- Atlanta, Georgia
590 West Peachtree Street NW * Atlanta, Georgia 30308
Phone: 404-881-6000 Fax: 404-815-5010 Reservations: 800-228-9290
e
Guest Room Rates: King or Double, City View: $109.00
On-Site Parking, fee: $ 11.25 per day. (This includes a 25% discount)
FORM 36
CREDENTIALS FOR SEVENTH DISTRICT DELEGATES
Please print or type – Use black ink only!
First Name: ________________________Middle Initial: _______Last Name: ______________________________
Control Number: _________________________________
Home Address: __________________________________________________________________________________
City: _______________________________State: ______________________ Zip Code: ________________________
Home Number: _(____)________________Work Number: _(____)________________
Fax Number: _(____)________________ Email Address: _______________________________________________
Delegate Status:
Chapter Delegate
Alternate /Replacement Delegate
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
This is to certify that the Brother listed is a bona fide member of our chapter and is in good financial standing. He has
been duly elected as a Delegate to the 73rd Annual Seventh District Meeting and is to have all the rights and privileges
pertaining thereto. Please note that ________________________________________ Chapter, has reviewed its records
and we show no outstanding insurance payments due to the National Organization as of ____________________ (date).
Fraternally Yours,
_____________________________________
Basileus Name (Please Print)
____________________________________
Basileus Signature
_____________________________________
Keeper of Records and Seal
(Please Print)
____________________________________
Keeper of Records and Seal
Signature
Note: This form is to be received by the
DKRS by Feb. 15th, 2010
Brother Andrew Ducksworth, KRS
5150 Coventry Creek Drive
Cumming, Georgia 30040
IN ORDER FOR CHAPTERS TO HAVE VOTING PRIVILEGES DURING ANY CONCLAVE OR DISTRICT
MEETING, THE CHAPTER’S ANNUAL INSURANCE & CEF OBLIGATIONS MUST BE PAID TO
NATIONAL PRIOR TO THAT MEETING
7th District’s “Read To Succeed” Book Program
Goal: Present 2,000 2nd Grade Level books to the local school system during the
73rd District Meeting which will be held March 25-28, 2010 in Atlanta,
Georgia. We are encouraging each chapter to purchase at least one box of
dictionaries. We are also encouraging you to purchase your books as soon
as possible.
2nd Grade Dictionaries can be purchased and drop shipped
A box of 24 dictionaries can be purchased for $30.00
To place your order, log on to: www.dictionaryproject.org/Donations
Select “The Best Dictionary for Students”
(For your convenience, they will ship the dictionaries for you)
Please use the following 7th District address for shipping:
C/O Bro. Troy Huffman
1035-B Research Center Atlanta Drive
Atlanta, Ga. 30331

December 2009 - State of Mississippi Organization – Omega Psi Phi

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