Dr. Andrew A. .Ray, Grand Basileus

James E. Hicks, Jr., District Representative

Zanes E. Cypress, Jr., Dir. of Public Relations

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Bro. James E. Hicks, Jr. 33rd Second District Representative

Greetings! As we come to the close out of this Year of Manhood in the Second District, I reflect on the many accom-plishments that we have achieved through hard work and dedication. We under-stood starting out that this year would be financially taxing to the brothers based on the scheduling of back to back Grand Conclaves and the Centennial Celebration. But in its usual fashion the brothers of the Second found a way to have great representation at all the places we need to be. Some of our successes in this year have been the re-election of the 39th Grand Basileus, Bro. Dr Andrew Ray for another term, one of the Districts with the highest attendance at the 78th Grand Conclave, a James S Avery Sr. Shirt Sleeve Conference focusing on Fatherhood and Mentorship, a truly successful Undergraduate Summit, a strong voter registration drive by all the chapters here in the second that contributed greatly to the re-election of

our 44th President of the United States, President Barack Obama to a second term, A grand Omegas for Obama Inauguration Ball, 18 out of 22 Undergraduate Chapter represented at the International Under-graduate Summit and our Old School Sweater Day. You truly rose to the occa-sion to make all of these successes including those not listed Grand and I cele-

brate you for that.

Let me take a moment to thank you for your untying support of me as your 33rd District Representative and allowing me to move forward the Second District's vision of excellence, leadership and innovation. In doing so, I also want to announce that I will be running for re-election at the 65th District Conference in Buffalo, NY. I ask for your support as I seek to continue to move the Second District forward because in spite of all our accomplishments, there

is still work to be done.

In regards to the 65th District Conference being held in Buffalo, NY on May 2 - 5, 2013, let me say welcome to Buffalo on behalf of the Brothers of Phi Omega and Phi Epsilon Chapters. The Brothers have worked very hard in preparing for you to enjoy this conference. It is my hope that you are reading this Omegan onsite. There is much business in regard to the Second District that will be discussed at the conference. Please do not miss the oppor-tunity to have a voice in the future

direction of the District.

During this period the Second was called to perform Omega Services for two of its Past District Representatives. Our 10th District Representative Bro. Robert L. Johnson Jr. was memorialized on February 17, 2013 and our 19th District Representative Bro. John W. Maloney III was memorialized on March 23, 2013. The Leadership and the Brotherhood showed exemplary support of these stalwart Brothers at each of the

services.

Let me close Brothers by saying that my "Footprints in the Sand" portrait has many of moments when there are only one set of footprints and I do consider those times moments of great blessings. But it also has moments where there are hundreds of footprints in the sand. I know those moments to be the times the Brothers of the Second District have stood with me in the gap to make all that we have achieved during my tenure as your 33rd District Representative a success and I humble

thank you for that kind of support.

It is with pride and enthusiasm that I serve as your 33rd District Representative and will continue to make the decisions that keep the Second District at the forefront of the leadership decision that guide this

fraternity.

Friendship is Essential To The Soul!

Bro. James. E. Hicks, JR 33rd District Representative,

Second District

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Beta Chapter 99th Anniversary Charter Day

2nd District Winter Council Meeting Sweater Day

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2nd District Corridor 1 Memorial Service

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2nd District Corridor 1 Memorial Service

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Reclamation Corner - Reclaim to Maintain Omega

Greetings Brothers of the Mighty Second District. The Reclamation Committees is excited about our 65th District that is being held this year. For the first time, the Committee will be holding an infor-mational session at the District Conference on Thursday night May 2nd after the Jazz venue. It is not only exciting but important to the reclamation of Brothers in our Dis-trict. I am enclosing two informational tools to help your chapters in becoming more successful in reclaiming Brothers back to the organization. The first is

Omega University Que School that was developed by the Brothers of Gamma Pi Chapter. The second Reclamation tool is the Shadow Que Program that was developed by Brother William “Bucky” Dent, our Second District Retention Chairman. Both tools are effective for chapters to be successful in their Reclamation endeavors. I hope that you will review the informa-tional tools in the Reclamation Corner to make your process successful. I look forward to seeing you at our District Conference, and look forward to an-

swering your Reclamation questions. Bro. Doran Thomas

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Xi Lambda Lambda 2013 Talent Hunt

Rockland County, NY. February 2013. The Brothers of Xi Lambda Lambda Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. hosted a Black History Month Talent Hunt on February 16, 2013 at Rockland Community College Student Union Multipurpose room from 1pm – 4pm sponsored by O&R of Rockland. Brother Nyron McLeish and Brother Floyd Long were the Co-Chairmen along with committee members, Brother Tony Dinkins, Brother Carl Jenkins and Bro. Den-

nis McGloster.

The highlight of the program was the Talent showcase of area high school students. They exhibited graphic art, sang, danced and played instruments. There were also two featured speakers from the enter-tainment industry one Sports and the other music to provide the audi-ence with reflections on how keeping the African American culture

alive is important.

Gerald Inman, Jr., an international professional Basketball player, is the author of “When The Air Comes Out Of The Ball”. He played his high school ball at St. Joe’s in nearby Montvale, NJ and went on the play college ball at Division I Rutgers University. In addition, we also had Kim Thompson a professional drummer and international performer who Beyonce and Jay-Z, Alicia Keys and a host of Jazz

legends.

At the conclusion of the talent performances we provided all the en-trants with a certificate for participating along with best in class tro-

phies for those who demonstrated excellence.

The overall champion was Emily Dowd of Spring Valley High School, Spring Valley, NY she is a sophomore and will represent Xi Lambda Lambda in Buffalo during the Second District Conference in

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Theta Omicron’s Bro. Joel Cummings ABC’s 2012

Lena M Gantt Distinguished Community Service Awardee

A&M University in Huntsville, Alabama. He earned a Bachelors of Science Degree in 1981; in that same year he joined the International Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., and has since made notable contribu-tions as an active member. Through Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc, Bro. Cummings committed himself to students and families at Rochester City School #4. For 22 years, Bro. Cummings has excelled as a mentor through his par-ticipation and leadership of the fraternity’s long-time initiative, Project S.T.R.I.D.E. (Supervising, Training, Relating Ideas and Developing Excellence). When Bro. Cummings assumed the role of director for Project S.T.R.I.D.E., 12 years ago, he had a vision of greater parental involvement; he believed that continuity in the efforts to guide student’s behavior was fundamental to academic and life success. He felt it was paramount that the commu-nity, home and school collaborate in devel-oping and guiding students. He actively participated in the School-Based Planning Team and Parent Teacher Organization to encourage this collaboration. Under Bro Cummings leadership S.T.R.I.D.E.’s focus shifted from its strengths in academic enrichment to in-clude social and behavioral skill develop-ment. To enable the success of social skills development, Bro. Cummings fostered a partnership with the Center for Dispute Settlement to leverage their expertise in managing behavior. During his presidency of School #4’s Par-ent Teacher Organization, Cummings helped to successfully remove School #4 from the list of targeted school closings. He went on to serve at School #16 as a Junior Achievement Facilitator and contin-

ued his advocacy into 2009-2010 to lead an effort - along with RCSD School Board Commissioners and parent groups - to advocate for city busing to accommodate the needs of nearly 100 K-2 students to have busing to their schools. An active member of Mt. Olivet Baptist Church, Bro. Cummings continues his service to those in need; he leads the church’s transportation ministry, enabling seniors and disabled members of the con-gregation to regularly attend church ser-vices. For several years, Bro. Cummings served as the chair of the church’s Summer Outreach Program: Summer Bash, coordi-nating the planning of a community-based agencies forum designed to optimize the delivery of shared services. In 2005 Bro. Cummings received Omega Psi Phi’s Omega Man of the Year Award and in 2009, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., awarded him with the Make a Differ-ence Award. He accepted, on behalf of the Theta Omicron Scholarship Foundation, the 1995 Rochester City School District, Friends of Education Award and the 2010 Rochester Education Foundation Award, for their work on the S.T.R.I.D.E. program. In his nomination of Bro. Cummings, Bro. Jeffrey Carter wrote, “Joel is and will al-ways be an advocate for his community and the betterment of his fellow man.” Bro. Joel Cummings expresses his dedica-tion to our community through his exem-plary volunteer service. . Bro. Cummings was praised for his work in the community by the President/CEO, Action for a Better Community, Bro. James Norman. Bro. Cummings and his wife Donita are the parents of five daughters and one son. They are the proud grandparents of two

granddaughters.

Rochester, New York . Bro. Joel Cum-mings, a native of Fitzgerald, Georgia, spent his early years under the influence of his grandparents. His grandfather was a silent leader who exercised gentle persua-sion to make a positive impact in his com-munity. Bro. Cummings’ grandmother exercised her strong voice to affect change. Over the years, Joel has deployed a leader-ship style that reflects a blend of his grand-parents’ personalities: mild persuasion paired with outspoken advocacy. After graduation from Rochester’s James Madison High School, Bro. Cummings returned south where he attended Alabama

Brother Joel Cummings

Sigma Beta Beta 2013 Achievement Week Program

Westbury, LI. March 8, 2013. Sigma Beta Beta Chapter held their annual Achievement Week Program at the First Baptist Ca-thedral of Westbury in Westbury Long Island New York. Brothers Martin Laverne and Doran Thomas received the Omega Man of the Year awards. Brother Michael Martin Received the Citizen of the Year award for the chapter. The event was well attended and the Brothers that received these awards deserved them for the work they do in the chapter, but more importantly their

community.

Sigma Beta Beta Achievement Week Awardees with Basileus Eric Harley left

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Gamma Pi Receives Honor from County Council for

40 years of service to Prince Georges, Maryland

Upper Marlboro, Md. March 26, 2013. For the Brothers of Gamma Pi chapter in Prince George's County, Maryland, turning “40” was indeed a "sweet" experience as members of the chapter were honored on March 26 by the Prince George's County Council, led by Brother Councilman Derrick L. Davis, for four decades of exemplary service to the local community. Both Brother Councilman Davis and Brother County Executive Rushern Baker co-sponsored the Proclamation. Both are

members of the chapter.

Close to 40 Brothers turned out for the recognition ceremony at 10 a.m. at County Council Chambers in Upper Marlboro. The event included a Procla-mation presented by Bother Councilman Davis and his fellow council members in honor of Gamma Pi's stellar and steady community service. It was an event to experience and will go down as one of the proudest days in Gamma Pi

history. The chapter, which surged to more than 200 dues-paying members in 2011, was chartered on March 5, 1973. This past March 5, Gamma Pi held a ''reunion" program to commemorate the occasion and kickoff a yearlong slate of activities honoring the 40th anniversary. More than 100 Brothers past and present

attended the reunion program.

At County Council chambers on March 26, the venue was turned into a "sea of purple" as Omega men from Gamma Pi donned their trademark purple sport jack-ets to show unity. In many ways, it was a day of "Purple Reign," which is a theme the chapter has chosen for the 40th anni-versary year activities. The Council also sponsored a continental breakfast recep-tion for the Gamma Pi Brothers prior to

the ceremony.

"Having the county government recog-nize our 40 years of service to the citizens is outstanding," said Gamma Pi Basileus, Brother Gordon Everett, Sr. "To have

some of our charter members still active with the chapter is a blessing. They have taught us well the meaning of Omega

Man."

Brother Tim McIntosh, one of the chap-ter's founders, served as the first Basileus. He addressed the County Council during the recognition ceremony, saying: “Forty years seems like a short period of time... The Omega Psi Phi Fraternity is over 100 years old, and we hold four Cardinal Principles very dear. They are Manhood, Scholarship, Perseverance and Uplift. They guide us and enable us to make an impact wherever we are. It is because of our adherence to these Principles that we are here today." Brother McIntosh is one of several charter members who are also

50-year members of the Fraternity.

The event was covered by the county’s TV network. It will be talked about for years and has made each Brother proud of his service to the county in the spirit of

the Four Cardinal Principles.

Gamma Pi Brothers receive proclamation from Prince Georges County Council Maryland Council

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Gamma Pi’s Omega University Helps Fraternity

Members' Stay Current on Information

Capitol Heights, Md. March 31, 2013. Brothers who are new to the Fraternity or who have been away from Omega a long time may find it necessary to “go to school” to brush up on Fraternity history, information and procedures. Rather than pursue a degree, they can simply re-familiarize themselves with various aspects of Omega Psi Phi, thanks to a new program started in 2011 in Gamma

Pi chapter called, “Omega University.”

Affectionately called “Que School,” the program grew from a need to both educate new Brothers and re-educate current Brothers. Rarely are the newly initiated truly equipped to navigate the inter-rogation waters of enthusiastic Omega Men. So to keep young Brothers off “The Green,” so to speak, the Retention and Reclama-tion Committee of Gamma Pi Chapter developed a curriculum in

2011 that focuses on the Ritual and Omega History.

“During the development of our post-educational program we no-ticed something. We noticed that not only were some of our young Brothers in obvious need of an in depth Omega History lesson, many of our seasoned Brothers could make good use of a refresher as well,” said Brother Thaddeus Turner, who chairs the committee at Gamma Pi and started the program. “Additionally, we noticed that an event that focused on Omega History was a great way to invite Brothers to be reclaimed and in a few cases, retained. Omega

University is an opportunity for Brothers to learn the truth about our Omega past and to delineate fact from fiction.” Through discussion and trivia games – especially a new game called, “Omega Jeopardy,” which was created by Gamma Pi member Brother Otis Fowler -- Brothers are allowed to remem-ber what they may have forgotten and to learn the truths they may have never known. A classroom filled with Brothers helping Brothers with information is the setting, yet the room erupts with fellowship and lively competition when the trivia competition begins. With “Jeopardy-like” categories like: Districts, Founders, Important Dates, and Brothers, the Omega History trivia games

are challenging yet fun for every Brother, new or seasoned.

With each session of Omega University the format remains rela-tively the same. Each session begins with a discussion on meet-ing protocol, Fraternity nomenclature and then is followed by the study of Omega History through crossword puzzles and trivia games similar to Jeopardy. Omega University is growing in popularity in Gamma Pi Chapter and in the Washington DC area, as several local Chapters are well represented at several of the quarterly sessions held at Gamma Pi. Hopefully, Omega Univer-sity will establish a satellite campus at a Chapter near you. Omega University will be featured at the 65th District Confer-

ence in Buffalo.

Bowie, Md. January 12, 2013. When it comes to Scholarship, nobody does it like Gamma Pi. The chapter's flagship educational effort, Project ENRICH, helps local high schoolers prepare for college through a four-year program that meets monthly on Satur-days during the school year. The program kicked off 2013 with a Career Showcase at Bowie State University that introduced the youth to job and career opportunities that many may not have con-

sidered.

With this year's career program, for example, an effort was made to include public service careers which resulted in speakers from the Prince George’s County Police Department and Fire Departments. Other career presenters were a Certified Public Accountant, a prac-

ticing psychologist and an insurance agency entrepreneur.

As a bonus, the Project ENRICH students were able to hear about the exciting call of duty that is the U.S. Foreign Service. Brother Teddy Taylor, fresh off a three-year stint as U.S. Ambassador to Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands and Vanuatu in the south-west Pacific, talked about his exciting career path that has taken him across the globe. He has lived in Hungary, Latin America

(including Cuba) and the South Pacific as a U.S. diplomat.

“Whether you join the State Department or not, you all are going to have to live in an international environment,” Brother Taylor told the students, referring to increasing globalization, making the

world “smaller.”

Gamma Pi 2013 Project ENRICH

Brother Taylor pointed out that the U.S. Foreign Service has a 98 percent retention rate and one of the alluring aspects of it is that “every two or three years, you’re going to a new job.” Darlene Dennis, a local Certified Public Accountant, talked about plenti-ful job opportunities upon graduation and especially after she passed the CPA exam. She also educated students about the Con-

tinuing Education requirements of the profession.

The Career Day speakers were each assigned to a classroom and the students rotated through the sessions, getting a chance to hear from each and every one of the speakers discussing a different

career field.

While January represents the start of the calendar year, it is also the beginning of the second half of the academic year for Gamma Pi’s Project ENRICH. So far this year, Project ENRICH students have participated in sessions on the college application timeline, obtaining financial aid, choosing a college major and pursing top careers. In the coming months, there will be an emphasis on com-munication skills, such as public speaking and interviewing. Each year, students develop essays and deliver them in front of the group competitively. That is scheduled for the April session as the academic year comes to a close. For more information on

Project ENRICH, visit it on the web: www.projectenrich.org .

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Gamma Pi 2013 Talent Hunt

Springdale, Md. March 9, 2013. If you had walked into the mas-sive auditorium at Charles Flowers High School on Saturday, March 9, you would have thought that you were in Carnegie Hall. The sounds and sights of pianos tuning up, vocalists practicing riffs, young Thespians running through their lines and fine artists going over their work one last time sent the adrenaline flowing. It was Showtime at Gamma Pi. When all was said and done, Talent Hunt 2013 turned out to be one of the best in the chapter’s 40-year

history.

A near-full house enjoyed an afternoon watching some of the best of the metro area’s “hidden” talent perform on the big stage as parents, other family and friends and the purple-clad Brothers of Gamma Pi cheered them on. Whether it was classical music, R&B, jazz; heart-wrenching drama or drama that made you laugh; or

classic or modern dance, it was a true variety show.

More than 20 young people performed in the competition. Several drew long standing ovations and many had the audience clapping and singing along during musical selections. As always, Gamma Pi utilized professional and academic musicians as adjudicators This year’s overall winner for Gamma Pi was classic pianist Malik Headen, a 17-year-old junior at Annapolis Area Christian School in Severn, Maryland. Headen performed, “Prelude in C Sharp

Minor” by Sergei Rachmaninoff. An accomplished musician, Headen not only plays the piano but also the guitar. His favorite types of music are classical and ragtime. In addition to music, he enjoys athletics - in particular running, biking, and swimming. Malik volunteers for various community service projects includ-ing serving as a juror on the Prince George’s County Teen Court and bell ringer for the Salvation Army. Malik strives to expand his academic and musical horizons and looks forward to the op-

portunities that college will bring.

“We have so much talent in our community; our young people are doing it up and I am so proud to be associated wit this pro-gram,” said Brother Leroy Barton, Jr., who heads the chapter’s Talent Hunt initiative. “The audience was really treated to a won-derful afternoon and evening and I am certain that we have wit-

nessed future stars in the making.”

Brother Teddy Taylor served as emcee for this year’s Talent Hunt which was broadcast live online via Gamma Pi’s UStream TV channel. It was the first program the chapter broadcast online in its entirety. People were able to view the Talent Hunt program live on the chapter’s website. An archived version of the program remains on the site at www.gammapi.org under the Live

Streaming tab.

Gamma Pi Brothers with Talent Hunt Overall Winner Malik Headen Gamma Talent Hunt Awardees

Sigma Beta Beta Receives Corridor 5 Appreciation Award

Long Island NY. February 2013. Sigma Beta Beta Chapter Basil-eus Eric Harley and Brother Fred Fields received the Second Dis-trict Corridor Five Appreciation Award. Both were presented the award for providing support to Delta Sigma Theta Sonority Inc.,

during their Centennial celebration in New York.

Basileus Eric Harley had the extreme honor and privilege to be re-sponsible for escorting Cynthia Butler-McIntyre, National President of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. to different locations around New York. These locations included her appearance on the televi-sion shows Good Morning America and The Today Show. Brothers Harley and Fields were presented their awards by Corridor Five Representative Brother Kevin Woodhouse at their January chapter

meeting. Sigma Beta Beta Basileus Eric Harley receives Appreciation Award

from Corridor 5 Representative, Kevin Woodhouse

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Lambda Upsilon Brothers with 630 years of

Omega Service

Lambda Upsilon Paterson, New Jersey. March 23, 2013. Paterson, New Jersey Omega Leadership with over 630 years of Omega Service and growing. George Riley (founder Lambda Upsilon) Retired Educator-64 Omega years. Paul Barnes Retired Educator (chapter Keeper of Peace) - 58 omega years. Carnie P. Bragg owner Bragg Funeral Home – 55 Omega Years. RJ Cornish Comm. Paterson Planning Board - 53 Omega Years. Arthur Eason Comm. Paterson Board of Adjustment – 53 Omega Years. Thomas Harris retired Inventor, 5th Degree Black Belt – 53 Omega Years. Harvey J. Nutter Executive Director Paterson OIC - 52 Omega Years. Darryl Harris Educator -37 Omega Years. Ashley Turnbull Commissioner Parking Paterson Authority - 33 Omega Years.

Hillburn Sparrow II Principal PS 14 – 32 Omega Years. Benjie E. Wimberly Assemblyman NJ 35th Legislative District – 28 Omega Years. Chuck Cornish Trustee, OIC Board of Directors - 25 Omega Years. Anthony E. Davis Municipal Council President, 1st Ward – 26 Omega Years. David Cozart – Principal PS 26 – 25 Omega Years. William McDowell Director MJM Parent Re-sources Center -25 Omega Years. Gerald Glisson Vice-Principal Co-curricular and Athletic Activities – 19 Omega Years. Felix E. Gil Educator – 17 Omega Years. Todd Pipkin Comm. Paterson Planning Board -16 Omega Years. Christopher Irving President Pater son School Board – 11 Omega Years .

Lambda Upsilon Brother Rev. Thomas C. Harris

80th Birthday

Brother Cragney Bragg Legacy Stamp

Lambda Upsilon Paterson, New Jersey. March 23, 2013. Brother Rev. Thomas C. Harris celebrated his 80th birthday with over 250 friends, family and church members. Brother Harris was presented with numerous awards and acknowledgements including a City Council acknowledgement by Council President Bro. Eboney Davis and State of New Jersey Assembly acknowledge-ment by Bro. Benjie E. Wimberly Assemblyman NJ 35th Legisla-tive District. His list of accomplishments include three patents; For

utilizing corn product derivatives in unique cosmetics formula-tions which were provided in a rock form to Avon and Revlon to create talc fragranced powders. He patented a flavor for Crest Toothpaste. Third, while working for Revlon, he patented a lipstick called “ Brown Betty”, in honor of his late wife, Ms. Betty M. Harris. A 5th Degree black belt, Brother Harris has served Omega over 53 years and continues to be the chaplain and

spiritual and moral compass of Lambda Upsilon.

Lambda Upsilon Brothers Receive Recognition

Lambda Upsilon Paterson, New Jersey – Feb. 2, 2013. Brother Eboney Davis (Paterson City Council president) was presented with a Paterson NJ Legacy Stamp. Brother Davis is the second Omega brother to receive this designation. Brother Cragney Bragg (owner of Bragg Funeral Home) was the first brother to receive a stamp on Feb. 3, 2012. On June. 2, 2012 Brother Dwayne Roberts was awarded

Paterson Fireman of the Year in only his 2nd year of service to the Paterson community.

Brother Eboney Davis Legacy Stamp

2006-2007 SECOND DISTRICT CORRIDOR REPRESENTATIVES

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whelming winner over some very popular organizations including one of the other Divine Nine fraternities. The event, Delaware Black Awards 2012, was attended by prominent political officials and a host of professionals throughout the State of Delaware. Ac-cepting the award for Nu Upsilon were Bro. Troy M. Grant, current Basileus; Bro. Vandell Hampton, Jr., immediate past Basileus; and Bro. Carlton Lampkins, District Keeper of Records and Seal. The

Nu Upsilon Chapter is proud of this “Mark of Distinction!”

planning, including how to choose colleges and courses, employment interviewing skills and presentation, success

and career-building strategies, were some of the issues covered.

A formal Assembly closed the full-morning's program, which included addresses from the school's Principal, former principal, student by Mu Omega Brothers was significant, as several Broth-ers are Dobbins alumni. Mu Omega's support of this program is another example of the hard work exerted by Brother Warren

Montague, the chapter's Social Action chairman.

Mu Omega Supports Dobbins High School Career Day

Philadelphia, PA. February 28, 2013. Fifteen Brothers of Mu Omega Chapter participated in the annual, Dobbins Vocational Technical High School's Career Day. Program for Young Men. Following a "meet and greet" Assembly, Brothers and other invited male "mentors" were dispatched throughout the school to lead classroom focus groups, where career paths were

discussed.

These discussions reviewed careers of the focus group leaders, and academic choices the young men were choosing. Personal

Lambda Upsilon Brother Rev. Thomas C. Harris

Nu Upsilon Best in Delaware

Wilmington, DE. November 2012. Delawareblack is a for-profit, Black-owned, social media company that provides a variety of marketing/advertising services in Delaware, Balti-more, Philadelphia, and New York. Every two years, this com-pany provides an opportunity for the citizens throughout Dela-ware to vote for their “best” in business, community, and arts and entertainment. For 2012, in the category of “Best in Com-munity – Men’s Organizations,” Nu Upsilon was the over-

Participants at the Dobbins High Career Day

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Mu Omega James A. Minton Christmas Basket &

New Toy Giveaway Project

Philadelphia, Pa. February 26, 2013. Mu Omega Chapter's Social Action Committee, chaired by Brother Warren Montague, coordinated a mounted a most impressive, successful Food basket and New Toy Give-away Project in 2012. This year's objective targeted fifty (50) deserving families in the Germantown section of Philadelphia, who were selected by Cindy Bass (D), freshman Philadelphia City Councilwoman, and P enn s yl van i a 0S t a t e Rep r e s en t a t i ve Ki n s e y. Cash donations were collected from Mu Omega Chap-ter members, which paid for the toys, foods and grocery items. Partnering with the Chapter, was Brown's SHOP RITE Super-market, located at 24th street & Oregon Avenue in South Phila-delphia, which provided grocery items at a substantial discount. Brothers' donations also made possible an increase in the number

of gift baskets available to recipient families. Baskets were packed at the Oregon Avenue SHOP RITE on De-cember 20, 2012, and delivered to Mu Omega's Fraternity House on December 22, 2012, where they were distributed to anxiously waiting arms! A throng of youngsters were also on-hand to gather the brand new toys and games destined for hanging Christ-mas stockings, festive trees, and loads of fun. While the annual Basket & Toy Giveaway Project is a Mu Omega tradition, it is also a cornerstone of the Fraternity's Social Action Mandates and commitment to programs and communities nationwide. This is what the Organization's founders charged its members to do...render Service to one another, to the Commu-nity, and retain the spirit and meaning of Christmas...year around. This tenet is echoed by Mu Omega's Basileus, Brother

Anthony S. Jones.

Scenes from Mu Omega’s James A. Minton Christmas Basket &

New Toy Giveaway Project

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Mu Omega 2013 Memorial Service

of gift baskets available to recipient families.

mas stockings, festive trees, and loads of fun.

Philadelphia, PA. Sunday, March 10, 2013. Mu Omega Chapter, OMEGA PSI PHI FRATERNITY, Inc., held its annual Memorial Service, Sunday, March 10, 2013, at the chapter's fraternity house, 431 East Locust Avenue, in the Germantown neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA. This activity is a "mandated" program for all chapters of the Fraternity, Internationally, which purpose is to pay tribute in remembrance and ceremony, to deceased members. As one of the largest chapters in OMEGA, numbering some one hundred and fifty financial members, the chapter's rolls of Brothers who've passed over the last ninety years is long, and hallowed. Presenting the Memorial Service, therefore, is one of the most sacred and cherished a c k n ow l e d g e m e n t s o n Om e ga ' s c a l e n d a r . As the Chain of Brotherhood binds its members, reckoning each single, living link, Omega Men and their families are rejoined

by this special Memorial Service.

Mu Omega Men’s Health Symposium

Philadelphia, PA. March 30, 2013. Mu Omega Chapter, OMEGA PSI PHI FRATERNITY, Inc. hosted its Men's Health Symposium, from 8:00am - 11:30am, at the chapter's fraternity House, 431 East locust Avenue, in the Germantown section of

the city.

A healthy breakfast opened the day, with nutrition shakes cre-ated and served by Omegan, Dewey Thomas and chapter Broth-ers. EINSTEIN Health Network was represented by its Com-munity Relations Staff, and physicians Dr. Joseph Williams,

Dr. Frank James and Dr. Donee Paterson.

Key health issues focused upon were: Prostate Cancer; Heart Disease; Diabetes, and Healthy Living Habits. A general, in-tense discussion ensued, as Brothers asked very personal ques-

tions, and receiving very detailed and caring responses from the doctors on-hand. This exchange prompted a number of Brothers to schedule prostate and colon cancer exams at EINSTEIN. Many others received on-site blood pressure screenings and cholesterol

readings.

Brother Warren Montague, Chairman of the Chapter's Social Action Committee, organized this event, and was roundly lauded by chapter Brothers, the EINSTEIN Team, and Mu Omega Chap-ter's Basileus, Tony Jones. It was a fruitful, blessed day, and even the weather cooperating with warm harbingers of Spring! Some fifty (50) chapter members attended, many of who took advan-tage of the free blood pressure screening and scheduling of Pros-

tate and Colon Cancer exams at EINSTEIN Centers.

Mu Omega Memorial Service Participants

Aberdeen, MD—March 16, 2013, 2nd District, the Iota Nu Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity supported our mandated effort to encourage membership for the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). The decision was made in coordination with the Iota Nu Chapter to encour-age youth membership for the Harford County NAACP youth council. Several Brothers from the chapter participated in this event which was held at the Edgewood Recreational Center in Edgewood, MD. There were approximately 20 attendees with Brother Pettiford, Scott and Hatcher sponsoring seven new members for the Harford County NAACP youth council branch. These Brothers played a significant role by speaking with the youth about the significance of obedience, discretion and cour-age in achieving their goals in life. The purpose of this event was to encourage the youth through positive reinforcement of positive influences within the community. This event was a

success. Brother Judah Hatcher was the reporter for the event.

Iota Nu NAACP Membership Drive

Iota Nu Members with NAACP Youth Council Members

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Iota Nu Book 6th Annual Book Donation Ceremony

Aberdeen, MD—January and February 2013, 2nd District Iota Nu Chapter Breaks

New Ground by Expanding Their Footprints

During February 2013 Black history Month, the Social Action Committee of Iota Nu Chapter completed two major social action events in the city of Abingdon and Cecil County, MD. The events were significant in that it marked the sixth annual book dedica-tion for the city of Abingdon, MD. In addi-tion it started a new chapter by reaching out to nearby Cecil County, Elkton, MD for its first annual book dedication. The events were in keeping with the Fraternity’s man-

dated programs.

Always trying to focus on Science, Technol-ogy, Engineering and Math (STEM), the book chosen for the dedications was “In the

Spirit of Ronald E. McNair Astronaut an American Hero” by Carl S. McNair. It is a biography of the second African American astronaut in space and a member of the crew killed on the Challenger Space Shut-tle in 1986. The chapter donated 11 books to the Harford County Libraries; in addi-tion, the chapter donated 10 copies to the Cecil County Branch of Libraries. The book dedication not only celebrated Black History Month, uplifted the community but also recognized the distinguished accom-plishments and life of the famous Omega

Man Ronald E. McNair.

The events hosted over 100 attendees with special guest such as Mary Hastler, the Library Director for Harford County Li-braries, and Judge Angela Michelle Eaves.

Judge Eaves is the first African Ameri-can, and only the second women ap-pointed to the District Court of Mary-land, District 9, and Harford County. The guest speaker was Brother Mark A. Thomas, who received his degree in Aerospace and Ocean Engineering and who has worked with the National Aero-nautics and Space Administration (NASA) before working as an engineer at the U.S. Army Research Laboratory. Brother Thomas has thirty-four years of experience in the field. Brother Thomas’ speech excited and amazed the crowd, and certainly excited the youth within the audience. Iota Nu strives to continu-ously uplift their community by provid-ing such events as book dedications and

other uplifting social actions.

Sigma Beta Beta Socks for Vets Program

Bronx, NY, January 2013. Sigma Beta Beta Chapter completed their “Socks For Veterans” Program at the James J. Peters Veter-ans Administration Hospital located in the Bronx, New York. This program is an extension of their annual “Feed our Veterans”

Program.

The purpose of this program occurred when the chapter went to

the hospital last year.

During the time our chapter visited last year, many of our “Wounded Warriors”, were walking around the ward without socks. We were told that the hospital had no allotment to provide

Iota Nu Chapter Brothers and participants at the 6th Annual Book Dedication Ceremony

socks for them. With this information being provided to the chapter, it was decided that a socks collection drive be initiated and taken to the Veterans Hospital. Over 150 pairs of socks were collected and distributed by Brothers Jeff Sealy and Joe

Perry.

Meryl Dickson, Recreation Specialist was pleased and grateful that our organization had donated socks to our Veterans that were desperately needed. The purpose of “Feed our Veterans” is not only to feed our veterans with food, but feed them with

our time and supplies so they know they are not forgotten.

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Mu Rho Chapter Donation to Chrysalis House

Kappa Omega 90th Anniversary

Harrisburg, PA. January 25, 2013. The Kappa Omega Chapter of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity celebrated their 90th year on Janu-ary 25, 2013 at the Best Western Premier, 800 East Park Drive in Harrisburg, PA. The Kappa Omega Chapter was founded in Har-risburg, in 1923. Brother Wayne Thompson, Chairman of the event, served as Mas-ter of Ceremonies. The Basileus of Kappa Omega, Garfield Jack-son, Jr., in his remarks, challenged the chapter to move forward by: (1) pushing for membership of at least seventy-five financial brothers or more; (2), by being as active as we can to facilitate and strengthen the Second District, and by being recognized as an important and essential part of the whole; (3) by focusing on com-munity service projects; and (4) by promoting an ongoing reclama-tion in the local areas of Harrisburg, York and Lancaster, PA. Also speaking at the event were brothers Paul L. Cannon, Jr., “PC”, and John “Wes” Gumby, arguably two of the best traveled and well known brothers in the Mighty Second District. Bro. Can-non, the former District KRS from 1976-1979, was also the KRS for fifteen (15) years at Kappa Omega and active for fifty seven (57) of the ninety (90) years of Kappa Omega’s existence. Brother Cannon also related that Bro. Nelson Brooks, a prominent dentist in Harrisburg, provided a meeting place for several years at his residence for Wednesday meetings. Brother Wes Gumby, a former Basileus of Kappa Omega, also reiterated the fact that members of Kappa Omega continued to host meetings in brother’s homes well into the mid 60’s but by the late 70’s and early 80’s our numbers had begun to increase so, that it became necessary for us to find larger places to meet. Meeting places a part of Kappa Omega’s history included: the Recreation Hall in Steelton, the Village of Pineford in Middletown, and the Police Athletic League Building in Harrisburg. Another speaker, the former Basileus, Nathan “Nate” Waters, spoke of Brother Dr. Reverend, Vernon James, a former 1923 charter member of Kappa Omega. Brother James was initiated into the fraternity at Beta Chapter, at Lincoln University, in Oxford, PA. A former teacher, and school administrator in the Steelton,

Crownsville, MD February 2013. Mu Rho Chapter Bros. Henry Bellinger Sr., Irving Long and Eugene Long visited the Chrysalis House in Crownsville, MD to donate toiletries to the women of the Chrysalis House. Items were collected during the previous chapter meetings for distribution to the charity. Members of the chapter were happy to donate and look forward to providing other re-sources in the near future. Brother Eugene Long stated,” We have provided items for this organization previously. Some of the women have been homeless and some have been battered and we wanted to give them hope and make them feel cared about and appreciated.” The Chrysalis House is a home for alcohol and drug recovery for women. It was founded in 1986 and serves over 100 women annually. Alcohol and drug abuse affects women in many ways. Women use drugs as often as men but become addicted physically and mentally much quicker. This house offers in-patient as well as out-patient services. We strive to “lift as we climb” as

we continue to be of service to the communities in Maryland.

Pa., School District. Bro. James, also a Presbyterian minister would sit and converse in Latin. Brother Waters also mentioned the outstanding contributors to the chapter in Brothers, Dr. Harvey Reynolds, Samuel Cole, Sam Thompson, Earl Anderson and Stanley Womack. It was under Brother Nathan Water’s charge that he asked Brother Stanley Womack to explore ideas to develop, plan, and stage the initial Mardi Gras celebration in Harrisburg. The first Mardi Gras event was held at the Union Hall at Cameron and Herr Streets in Harrisburg, and drew a crowd of some seventy-five people. Other Mardi Gras locations include in order: The Chalet Res-taurant in Dillsburg, the Camp Hill Motor Lodge in Camp Hill, the Hershey Best Western, the Hilton in downtown Harrisburg, then back to the present location (old Camp Hill Motor Lodge) which is now called the Radisson. Today, the Kappa Omega Mardi Gras is supported by patrons from many states up and down the east coast and well into Ohio and points west.

Mu Rho Bros. Henry Bellinger, Sr., Irving and Eugene Long

deliver donation to women at Chrysalis House

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Kappa Omega “Immersed Seven”

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. In November 2012, the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity was well into its 101st year of existence. The fall season brought more than just the devastating hurricane, “Sandy” and the re-election of the first African American, President Barack Obama. On November 10th 2012 at 7:33pm est; the Im-mersed Seven were introduced as Brothers of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Incorporated of the Kappa Omega Chapter, chartered

in 1923 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

Brothers James E. Randolph Jr., Mark L. Walker, Lonnie C. DeVan, Marvin J. Wingfield, Anthony G. Steele, Lawrence F. Houston, and Jeffrey L. Kirkland successfully completed the expectations and demands of the MSP program. The MSP proc-ess was anointed, under the watchful eyes of the Second District, Third Corridor Team, led by Brother Dr. Robert Manning and

MSP certified Kappa Omega Chapter members.

The initiates’ comments about the process were numerous and many of them shared the reasons they sought out Omega Psi

Phi. Primarily, it was their early exposure to men of Omega, either in their families, schools, and/or communities. Upon be-coming college educated professionals, members of the Im-mersed Seven felt that their goals could be met or enriched by truly embracing the Fraternity’s Cardinal principles of Manhood,

Scholarship, Perseverance, and Uplift.

With the guiding support of Basileus Brother Garfield L. Jackson Jr., who was initiated at Rho Chapter, the Immersed Seven have begun assimilating into new roles within the Chapter and the fraternity and throughout their communities by continuing to build on what the founders envisioned the future of Omega Psi Phi could and should be. “Her” members should be head and shoulders about the rest, “Her” members should be role models for young men and women, “Her” members should seek knowl-edge to enrich more than their own individual lives and share it and “Her” members should be visible in the community to gain and share support, words by which the Immersed Seven em-

braces their roles.

Brother DeVan of the Immersed Seven shared, that more than ever, this is a time that we need strong representation of African American men in a positive light. We need men that will protect and encourage, while building strong bonds and friendship; liv-ing and embracing our motto: “Friendship is Essential to the Soul”. We need men that will practice and teach the stages of life that lead up to the proper display of the fraternity’s cardinal prin-

ciples.

If you ask the Immersed Seven about their journey to OMEGA, they would all share, in their own words, while remembering that night that their lives changed: “that they must and will protect “Her”, from all that want to hurt “Her”, in order to guarantee that members will be physically and mentally capable of practicing the traditions, displaying the principles and preserving the his-

tory of the Fraternity.

Mu Nu Mardi Gras Features The SOS Band

Montgomery County, MD. March 2013. WHO KNEW?!! Mu Nu Chapter, Montgomery County, Maryland, held its 2013 Mardi Gras celebration on Friday, March 8th, featuring the Grammy-nominated, R&B legends, The SOS Band. The event, chaired by Bro. Sam Washington (Mu Nu, ’94), hosted approximately a thousand in attendance for food and spirits, a $1000 cash prize Mardi Gras costume parade winner, and several raffle prize win-ners. The Headliner QUEs successfully executed its signature event and fundraiser on behalf of the Mu Nu Foundation, Inc. (MNF). MNF provides funding to support such community and chapter-focused projects and programs as the Chapter’s annual Achievement Week observance program, Talent Hunt program, annual scholarship awards, and the Chapter-founded George B. Thomas, Sr., Learning Academy (aka “Saturday School”) ,which formed in 1986 and continues today. Please visit www.munuques.org for more information about Mu Nu Chapter and MNF, and to keep tabs on future Chapter activities and

events, including plans for the 2014 Mardi Gras

Kappa Omega’s Immersed Seven with Bro Trent Roach

Mu Nu Mardi Gras Costume Winner

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Kappa Omega 2012 Achievement Week

SBB Brother Bill Cherry Receives Educator Award

Long Island, NY February 27, 2013. - Sigma Beta Beta Chapter Brother Bill Cherry received the Educator Award from Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano in Mineola Long Island. The The Linking Learning Award is giving annually to an educator that does exemplary in the field of education. For the past twenty two years, Brother Cherry has worked in the Hempstead School District as a Physical Education teacher. He is heavily involved with the youth in the Hempstead community. Brother Cherry coaches lacrosse, wrestling and football at Hemp-stead High School. Also, for the past six years, Brother Cherry has held the position in Sigma Beta Beta Chapter as Chairman of our Mentoring Program. Boys To Men Mentoring Program and are doing great things in our community. These young men have been in the program since its inception thanks to Brother Cherry’s dedi-cation.. Sigma Beta Beta Chapter salutes Brother Bill Cherry for his outstanding work as an educator at Hempstead High School. More important his involvement with our youth is outstanding in Nassau

County.

Kappa Omega Brothers with First Vice District Representative Milton Harrison Kappa Omega Basileus with Award Recipients

Harrisburg, PA. November 17, 2012. The Kappa Omega Chapter of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity celebrated their Annual Achievement Week Celebration at the Kappa Omega Fraternity House 2020 State Street , in Harrisburg, Pa. The Chairman for the event was Brother, Reverend, Doctor, Robert Brown, Sr., and the Omega Man of the Year were Brother Curtis White. Brother Jimmy Webster the Keynote speaker spoke on the pitfalls that juveniles face when they find themselves in the justice system. Bro. Webster highlighted the need to reduce recidi-vism, the importance of providing realistic job opportunities for released inmates, and that viable working programs on the front end worked to reduce or prevent juvenile detentions overall. Bro. Webster also informed the attendees, that three fourths of all in-mates were incarcerated for drug abuse, and that 8.3 million children have a parent that is under supervision in the Criminal Justice System. He also indicated that 55% of the total numbers of people incarcerated come back to the system within the first year of their incarceration.

Brother Garfield L. Jackson, Jr. the Basileus of the Kappa Omega Chapter, in addition to providing the opening remarks, presented the Achievement Award to the Citizen of the Year, Mr. Joseph Robinson, Jr. and the Students of the Year awards to Edmund N. Sakyi (York High School); Shawn Jackson (Harrisburg High School); and Fikru Ashenafi (JP McCaskey High School) in Lancaster, PA. Bro. Jackson also presented Superior Service Awards to Brothers: William Jefferson, Warren A. Enoch, R on a l d P . K i nna i r d , a n d J ohn F . F r ye . Brother Ron Martin, WGAL TV Lancaster, News Anchor, served as the Master of Ceremonies. The Greetings were provided by Brother Milton D. Harrison, 2nd District, 1st Vice District Representative. Brother Jimmy Webster was also the recipient of the Founder’s Award. Brother Trent E. Roach, the Immediate Past Basileus made clos-ing remarks, and Brother Reverend Dr. Robert Brown, offered

the benediction.

Sigma Beta Beta Brother Bill Cherry Receives Educator Award

Kappa Omicron Honors High Achievement at

Inaugural Rudy Powell Memorial Gala

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New York, NY. February 22, 2013. Kappa Omicron Chapter held its first annual Rudy Powell Memorial Dinner-Dance, at the As-toria Manor in Queens, NY. Brother Rudy Powell championed fraternal brotherhood, high standards, and adherence to sound fi-nancial practices when conducting Omega business. He was an active Brother of Kappa Omicron Chapter with an enduring legacy. The formal gala, hosted approximately 170 guests in tribute to five honorees who have all made considerable contributions to their chapters: Bro. Thomas Wallace, Kappa Omicron Chapter (former Basileus, Corridor Five Representative and Board Member of Omega Life Membership Foundation); Bro. Steve Schmidt, Beta Alpha Alpha Chapter; Bro. Kirk Wilkinson, Alpha Upsilon Chap-ter; Bro. Rhamon Daley, Nu Omicron Chapter; and Ms. Keisha Mark, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc., Bronx Alumnae. All of the honorees are active members in their chapters, very involved in community service, and well deserving of this year’s homage. A special recognition award was presented to Brother Ed Mims for

his long-standing commitment to the principles of Omega. Brother Mims was initiated in 1938 at Morehouse College and has remained active in Omega ever since. He served with dis-tinction in the Pacific theater during World War II and has been active in Kappa Omicron Chapter for over sixty years. The Chapter was honored with the presence our 2ndDistrict Representative, Brother James E. Hicks, Jr. and Corridor 5 Rep-resentative, Brother Kevin Woodhouse; who presented a procla-mation from Dr. Andrew A. Ray, 39th Grand Basileus to the 'Brothers of Kappa Omicron' saluting the honorees and encouraging them to continue improving the communities in which they l ive and work. Congratulations to the hard-working committee for a superior event: Bro. Charles E. Johnson, Chairman; Bro. Manley Khaleel, Ticket Chair; Bro. Donnie Sauls, Journal Chair; Bro. Christian Boddie; Bro. Lennitt Bligen; Bro, Jemal Baker; Bro. Franklin

Alvarez; Bro. Bruce Williams; and Bro. Al Smith, Jr.

Bro. Kirk Wilkinson, Alpha Upsilon Chapter; 2nd District Representative Bro James E Hicks, Jr. Ms. Keisha Mark, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc.,

Bronx Alumnae; Bro. James Bethea, Basileus of Nu Omicron Chapter; Bro. Steve Schmidt, Beta Alpha Alpha Chapter; Bro. Thomas Wallace, Kappa

Omicron Chapter; Bro. Ronald McCain, Basileus, Kappa Omicron Chapter; Bro. Lennitt Bligen; and

Bro. Kevin Woodhouse, Corridor 5 Representative

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Mt. Holly, NJ. March 2013. The Nu Nu Chapter of Omega Psi Phi held their annual Memorial Service on 17 March 12 at the Church of Bro. Rev. Irving D. Fryar (’82 Tau Kappa), The New Jerusalem House of God in Mount Holly, NJ. The Fraternity’s Memorial Service is an outgrowth of the decision made at the 13th Grand Conclave in 1924 to preserve the memory of Bro. (COL) Charles D. Young by holding services annually in his honor. Colonel Young, the only African-American to graduate from West Point Military Academy between 1887 and 1936, and the highest ranking Black officer of his time, died in Lagos, Ni-geria in 1922. Since its inception, the Memorial Service has expanded to include all deceased Brothers of the Fraternity who have joined “Omega Chapter” during the proceeding twelve months, and is held on or about March 12th – Colonel Young’s

birthday.

Music was rendered by Bro. Robert J. Tyler, Jr. Chaplain Bro. Michael E. Brown (’81 Nu Psi) was the Worship Leader. The Invocation was given by Bro. Eric D. Dennis (’88 Eta Omega), followed by a musical selection by Ms. Dressler Smith. The welcome was then given by Basileus Bro. Michael Brown (’03 Nu Nu). Following scripture readings from the Old Testament by Bro. Frank Chandler (’93 Psi Iota) and New Testament by Bro. Darrell McMillon (’12 Nu Nu), 2nd District Director of Public Relations Emeritus Bro. Ronald J. Moffitt (’64 Beta) introduced our guest speaker, the International Grand Chaplain of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc, Bro. Rev. Dr. Christopher T. Curry. This has been a challenging year for Nu Nu Chapter, as five stalwart Brothers have transitioned to Omega Chapter in the past six months. After an UPLIFTing message, from the Grand

Chaplain, he gave the benediction.

The Nu Nu Chapter Roll Call for Omega Chapter includes:

Bro. Booker T. Bolden, Bro. Arthur F. Brown, Bro. Vincent A. Brown, Bro. James T. “Pete” Curry, Bro. Edwin M. “Goldboot” DeVaughn, Bro. William T. Gilbert, Bro. Bolivar L. Graham, Bro. Sherman Holloway, Bro. Dr. Gary J. Hunter, Bro. David Jackson, Bro. Leroy King, Bro. LTC (R) Thomas H. Mayfield, Bro. Brady L. Mixon, Bro. C. L. E. Monroe, Bro. Eugene Riley, Bro. LTC (R) Michael B. Rozier, Bro. Jerome Smith, Bro. Paul L. Stephenson, Bro. John Waller, Jr., Bro. Charles E. Watson, Bro. Mark Wilkerson, Bro. Charles E. Wilson, and Bro. Leroy

Wilson.

active in Kappa Omicron Chapter for over sixty years.

communities in which they l ive and work.

Nu Nu Chapter 2013 Memorial Day Service

Nu Nu Brothers Wear the Gloves at the Chapters Memorial Day Service

Nu Nu 2013 Men A ‘Cookin’ Brunch

Willingboro, NJ. March 2013. The Brothers of Nu Nu Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. had a great day of fellowship by hosting the Third Annual Nu Nu Men A’Cookin’ Brunch held at the Willingboro Kennedy Center on Saturday 30 March 2013. Brother LaVaughn Dillings, Men A’Cookin’ Chair along with his team of fantastic Que-Cooks put together one heck of a spread. The other team members set up the venue very nicely. Music was provided by Mr. David Linder. The delicious spread included an waffle station and a breakfast bar that included home fries, grits, scrambled eggs, bacon (both pork and turkey), sausage, and toast. The carving station in-cluded spiral glazed ham and roasted turkey, and the lunch sta-tion consisted of baked chicken, green beans, sausages, mashed pota toes with gravy, baked zit i , and fish. Finally, our beverage station consisted of coffee, apple juice, orange juice, cranberry juice, and water. There was also a deli-cious fruit station and dessert station. The Willingboro commu-nity, others from surrounding communities; Brothers and other Greeks came out to support the Men of Omega as well as Broth-ers from surrounding Chapters. Everyone in attendance had a wonderful time.

Participants at the Nu Nu Men A “Cookin” Brunch

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Pi Omega Talent Hunt

Baltimore, MD. March 3, 2013. Pi Omega Chapter, Graduate Chapter of Baltimore, MD, Omega Psi Phi Frater-nity, Inc., hosted its 57th Annual Bro. Kelvin J. O’Neal Talent Hunt Competi-tion on Sunday March 3, 2013 at The Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History & Culture, located at 830 E. Pratt Street, Baltimore,

MD.

The Talent Hunt demonstration was cre-ated in 1945 out of the Fraternity’s Sixth District (North Carolina and South Caro-lina), and is one of the international pro-jects of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity. Pi Omega has participated in this activity for over 50 years, and many of our talented high school youths have benefited from this project through all-expenses paid trips, U.S. Savings Bonds, trophies, cer-tificates, print and televised media expo-

sure.

Students from public and private schools in Baltimore City, Baltimore County, and

the surrounding area were involved in this year’s competition. The winners were

as follows:

Vocal Classical: (1) Dije Coxson

Vocal Contemporary: (1) Katyrah Daven-port (Catonsville High School), (2) Trudi

Henderson (Glenelg Country School)

Instrumental Classical: (1) Aaron Parker (Edgewood High School), (2) Daniel

Woods (Edgewood High School)

Instrumental Contemporary: Jesse Moody, IV (Pikesville Senior High

School)

Dance: (1) Maya Henry (Carver Center for Art and Technology), (2) Imani

Woods (Woodlawn High School)

Selected winners from the competition will represent Pi Omega Chapter at the District Talent Hunt Competition to be held at the 2013 65th Second District Conference. This year the conference will

be held at the Adams Mark Hotel in Buf-falo, New York the weekend of May 2-5,

2013.

Upon returning from intermission the audience was treated to an additional performance from Mr. Xavier Harris, a senior at Western School of Technology, who was participating in his last Talent Hunt competition for Pi Omega. The Talent Hunt competition was renamed in 2011 following the death of Bro. Kelvin J. O’Neal who was the Talent Hunt

Chairman for over 20 years.

Bro. John Berkley served as the chairper-son for the 57th Annual Bro. Kelvin J. O’Neal Talent Hunt. Bro. Kyle Lockley returned for the second year in a row and did an outstanding job as Master of Cere-mony for this event. Special thanks are extended to the Pi Omega Foundation for providing the funding for this year’s

competition.

l-r Pi Omega Foundation President, Otho Thompson, Pi Omega Vice Basileus C. Donald Bowser, Bro. John Scott, Talent Hunt 1st place Winners ; Maya Henry, Dance, Katyrah Davenport, Vocal Contemporary, Dije Coxson, Vocal Classical, Aaron Woods, Instrumental Classical, Jesse Moody, IV, Instrumental Contemporary

Pi Omega Foundation Treasurer, Carlton Saunders Bro. Randolph Thompson and Pi Omega Talent Hunt Chairman, John Berkley

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Pi Omega Memorial Day Observance

Pi Omega Chapter Brothers at Southern Baptist Church at the Memorial Day Observance

Baltimore, MD. March 2013. On March ,2013 Pi Omega Chapter conducted its Nationally mandated Memorial service at the Southern Baptist Church in Baltimore, Maryland. Southern Baptist church is pastored by Brother Rev. Dr. Dante’ Hickman. Brother Hickman delivered a resounding message and the church provided a repast for Pi Omega Chapter, their wives, widows and sweet-

hearts.

Pi Omega Social Action Projects

Baltimore, MD. February 18, 2013. Soles 4 Souls is a Nashville based charity that collects shoes from warehouses of footwear companies and closets of people in the community. The charity distributes these shoes free of charge to people in need, regardless of race, religion, class, or any other criteria. Since 2005, Soles 4 Souls has given away over 10 million pairs of new and gently worn shoes. The shoes have been distributed to people in over 125 countries, including Kenya, Thailand, Nepal and the United states. Most recently, Soles 4 Souls netted over 1 million pairs of donated shoes for the Asia Tsunami and Hurricanes Katrina and Rita relief efforts. Pi Omega Chapter collected 51 pairs of shoes

for this cause.

Baltimore, MD. February 18, 2013. The Brothers of Pi Omega Chapter collected and donated suits and dress shirts to the Chris-topher Place Employment Academy in Baltimore, MD. Christo-pher place Employment Academy is an intensive residential pro-gram that provides education and training, as well as emotional, spiritual, and addiction recovery support to formerly homeless men. Participants receive training in life skills, behavioral modifi-cation, reading and math skills, GED preparation, addiction re-covery, computers, healthy relationships, parenting, leadership, occupation research skills, and career development training. The Brothers of Pi Omega Chapter collected and donated suits and

dress shirts to the Christopher Place Employment Academy.

Baltimore, MD. March 27, 2013. The Gift of Sight Program is a charitable vision care organization. Through the program, glasses are collected and recycled. The recycled glasses are cleaned, repaired and labeled by prescription. The glasses are then boxed, entered into a computerized inventory system and shipped to developing countries for international optical mis-sions. Each year doctors deliver free eye exams and recycled glasses to more than 300,000 people in developing countries. Over the past two years Pi Omega Chapter has collected over 300 pairs of glasses and donated the glasses to the National Federation for the Blind on behalf of the Gift of Sight Pro-gram. This year Pi Omega Chapter collected and donated 250

pairs of glasses.

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Maryland State Comptroller Honors Omega Baltimore

President Bro. Zanes Cypress, Jr. with

Proclamation for Managing Day to Day Operations of

Easterwood Recreation Center

Scenes from the MD State Comptroller Visit to

Easterwood Recreation Center

Brother Zanes Cypress, Jr receives Proclamation from MD State Comptroller, Peter Franchot with

Children at Easterwood Recreation Center

Pi Omega Brothers volunteering to feed children dinner and snack

with Maryland State Comptroller Peter Franchot

Children using the computer lab at

Easterwood Recreation Center

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Washington D.C., February 2013. The Wizards and Amtrak Wizards will spotlight and produce video vignettes honoring vari-ous African-Americans making a positive difference in their communities. . During the 7th and final Wizards home game of Black History Month the Amtrak Pioneer Award will be awarded to three individuals who made outstanding contributions to

their communities.

The Wizards will primarily be honoring individuals that are making a difference in the fight against hunger and homelessness, who are helping support our active duty military personnel and veterans, who are working to promote health and fitness, who are driving and positive forces in youth basketball and who are helping others edu-cate themselves. Brothers Terris King II

and Christopher Howard were honored.

At the dawn of his career Mr. Terris Andre King II delivers rays of progress, change, and hope to people through his various ventures. The humble service oriented roots of Mr. King’s journey began with his stud-ies as a Semester at Sea student. While traveling the world his perspective on cul-tures, society, and the relationship between the two was greatly impacted. An impact so prominent leading Mr. King to what he believes is the pillar and foundation of a

healthy society, education.

Mr. King obtained his Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy from Morehouse College, in Atlanta, Georgia. He continued his higher education by receiving his Master of Arts

in Elementary Education from Lesley University, in Cambridge, Massachusetts. While attending Lesley University, his year round teaching apprentice positions were not only learning experiences, they were also opportunities to explore the more underdeveloped aspects within the education system. During the 2009 to 2010 school year, while working at the Haggerty School and the Shady Hill School, Mr. King developed and pre-sented the first Citizens of the World (COW) Symposium. The COW Sympo-sium is a series of workshops for African American boys and their parents, to pro-mote self-worth, positive self-identities, and responsibly aware citizens. Mr. King was recognized for this innovative sym-posium series as the youngest presenter at the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) 2010 People of Color

Conference.

Mr. King’s initiative of delivering educa-tion and his compelling need to serve his community is manifested in his continual involvement with his family church. In 2008 Mr. King founded the Liberty Grace Church of God Summer Fun Camp. The camp is comprised of summer enrich-ment, supplemental education, health & fitness, and artistic development pro-grams. In 2010 Mr. King jumped at the opportunity to work as a Kindergarten teacher at the Bishop Walker School for Boys, in Washington, DC. Mr. King was named a Klingenstien Fellow from Co-lumbia University’s Teachers College in

Brother Terris Andre King II

Washington Wizards Spotlight Two 2nd District Brothers Making

a Difference in their Respective Communities

During Black History Month

2012. Mr. King has taken on a new challenge in the classroom teaching preschool at the Park School of Balti-more where he serves as a Pre Kinder-garten teacher. He also serves as the Executive Director of The Black Man Can Institute, which organizes forums to bring African American male youth together to experience dynamic pro-gramming. Mr. King is a member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Pi Omega Chapter in Baltimore, MD. Pi Omega Chapter runs the overall operation of the Easterwood Recreation Center,

where he serves as a Program Director.

Christopher Howard is a graduate of Hampton University with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. An Army Veteran of 14 years Christopher is currently a Consumer Safety Officer for the Food and Drug Administration and a Com-mander with the United States Public Health Service. During the year Chris-topher participates in community health fairs and outreach activities that focus on diabetes, hypertension and the im-portance exercise and proper nutrition. Annually on Veterans Day Christopher along with the men of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Lambda Gamma Gamma Chapter spend a day with our Nation's Heroes at the Armed Forces Retirement Home in Washington DC to show appreciation for their life long service and sacrifices for defense of our

freedoms and way of life.

Brother Christopher Howard

President Bro. Zanes Cypress, Jr. with

Proclamation for Managing Day to Day Operations of

Scenes from the MD State Comptroller Visit to

Brother Warren Chambers Theta Mu Mu Man of the Year

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Brother Warren V. Chambers Theta Mu Mu Chapter

Omega Man of the Year

Baltimore, MD. April 2013. Brother War-ren V. Chambers, the 2011-2012 Theta Mu Mu Omega Man of the Year, has proven to be a valuable Brother of Theta Mu Mu, Corridor I, and the Omega Psi Phi Frater-nity, Inc. Serving as Chaplain for the Theta Mu Mu chapter, Brother Chambers was instrumental in planning and carrying out the Corridor I (Maryland) Memorial service in March of 2012. Brother Chambers per-formed the research and discovered infor-mation on the Archival Center of the Sharp Street Memorial United Methodist Church. One of our late founders, the Honorable Brother Edgar A. Love, a Bishop in the Methodist Church, maintained an office at the church and the Archival Center houses

artifacts that include those that belonged to Brother Love. Brothers were able to see personal keepsakes of the late Brother Love, such as pictures and writ-ings. Many Brothers new about Brother Love’s relationship with the church, but the Archival Center was a new develop-ment and Brothers from multiple chap-ters were excited to learn about and visit the center. Due to the encouragement of Brother Chambers, Theta Mu Mu do-nated $300 to the Archival Center in 2012 and $600 in 2013. These donations desperately needed by the center, which

is in disrepair.

Most recently, Brother Chambers organ-

ized and performed the Theta Mu Mu

2013 Memorial service, which was held

at Mt. Auburn Cemetery and the grave-

site of Brother Love in Baltimore.

Brother Chambers was again asked to

serve as the Chaplain for the Corridor I

Memorial service. So following the

Theta Mu Mu Memorial Service in Bal-

timore, he traveled to Lincoln Cemetery

in Prince George’s County, MD and

admirably fulfilled the Chaplain duties

for that service, held at the gravesite of

Hon. Founder, Bro. Dr. Ernest E. Just.

Brother Chambers also serves as

Chairman of the chapter’s Wives &

Sweethearts Committee. As chair,

Brother Chambers has led the plan-

ning and effort to produce the Theta

Mu Mu New Year’s Eve Gala cele-

bration in 2011 and 2012. This suc-

cessful event, a new endeavor for the

chapter in 2011, has quickly become

one of the chapter’s “signature”

events and serves to foster a higher

level of comradery amongst the

Brothers and their families. Brother

Chambers has done much to nurture

friendship and brotherhood within the

chapter and amongst all Brothers. He

has served as the catalyst or been

responsible for planning several other

events that local Brothers enjoy, in-

cluding cookouts, game nights, and

the ever popular “Wine in the

Woods” hosted by the Howard

County (Maryland) Department of

Recreation & Parks. Brother Cham-

bers is usually the one to ease a tense

moment with a joke, or “err” on the

side of brotherhood when a conflict

arises. His efforts and demeanor have

definitely made a difference within

Theta Mu Mu, Corridor I, and the

fraternity as a whole.

Brother Warren V. Chambers

Lambda Gamma Gamma We Feed Our People 2013

Washington, D.C. January 20, 2013. Every year, We Feed Our People (WFOP), a Grassroots Organization founded in Wash-ington, D.C., feeds the homeless on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. In conjunction with WFOP, the Lambda Gamma Gamma chapter hosts a clothing drive where cold weather clothes such as coats, sweaters, boots, scarves, gloves and blankets are dis-tributed to homeless men, women and children in Washington, D.C. Other items provided to the needy were deodorant, soap and toothpaste. This year’s event was held on Sunday, January 20 at “The Big Chair” in Southeast, Washington, D.C. The chairperson for the event was Brother Erick R. Tyrone and he

was assisted by Brother Johnny Sidbury.

This year, due to the Inauguration, the event was moved from the MLK Library in downtown D.C. to “The Big Chair” site in Anacostia. As a result, the turnout was a little less, but that enabled the homemade food and additional clothing to be dis-tributed to local shelters and churches for their guests. Ac-cording to Brother Tyrone, the major success of the event is that almost 200 needy people were fed and clothed. He said that seeing the grateful faces of the men, women and children was the highlight of the day. Another great aspect of the event

was that no one was turned away without food or clothing.

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Theta Mu Mu and Iota Epsilon Chapters host

"Baltimore's Got Talent", Talent Hunt Competition

Baltimore, MD, March 2013. The Brothers of Theta Mu Mu and Iota Epsilon Chapters hosted "Baltimore's Got Talent", the chap-ters’ annual Talent Hunt Competition. This mandated program took place on Saturday, March 9 at Magooby's Joke House in Timo-nium, MD. The event featured nine contestants in both visual and performing arts categories. The Brothers of Theta Mu Mu and Iota Epsilon were hosts to over 100 patrons who were treated to instru-mental renditions on the saxophone, clarinet and flute, vocalist, spoken word, singers and amazing visual artists. Our judges repre-sented pioneers in the arts and were thoroughly impressed with the

level of competition exhibited by our youth.

Our performing arts winner was Jamani Epps who delighted the audience with her rendition of Adele's “Rolling in the Deep” and is bound to bring down the house at the district level competition in Buffalo. James Marrow won our visual arts competition with his gallery level paintings that will cer-tainly gain him acclaim in any of the finer arts colleges across the country. Each winner took home $500 in scholarship money. It should be noted that a few of our competitors showed true perseverance as many of them took their SAT

exams on the morning of the competition

Theta Mu Mu Chapter New Years Eve Gala

Baltimore, MD. December 31, 2012. Theta Mu Mu Chapter of Baltimore, MD. held its 2nd New Year’s Eve celebration known as “The Gala: Above and Beyond”. The Gala was held on the 21st floor of The World Trade Center Constellation Room, which had an unparalleled view of downtown Baltimore. Over 180 guests at-tended and danced the New Year in while looking over the annual fireworks display put on at Baltimore’s Inner Harbor. This black tie event consisted of a top shelf open bar, plated dinner, New Year’s favors, and a live DJ. The Gala’s proceeds are used to support the chapter’s Scholarships and Social Action programs. The Gala was organized by The Wives and Sweetheart Committee chaired by Brother Warren V. Chambers and co-chaired by Brother Jerome

Myers.

Wives and Sweethearts Chairman, Warren Chambers and wife at the

New Years Eve Gala

Theta Mu Mu and Iota Epsilon Talent Hunt Winners Jamani Epps and James Marrow

presented with $500 scholarships from Theta Mu Mu Basileus Jeff Givens (center)

Brother Warren V. Chambers Theta Mu Mu Chapter

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Melville, NY, December 1, 2012. Sigma Beta Beta Chapter’s Mentoring Program “Boys To Men” participated in the 17thAn-nual “Greatest Love Cotillion”, sponsored by the Theta Iota Omega Alumnae Chapter of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. of Nassau County Long Island, New York. The event took place at the Melville Marriott Hotel in the grand ballroom, where over 700 guests attended. This event was also sponsored by the Hempstead School district, along with the Business and Law Academy, formerly known as Hempstead High School where Brother James Thomas is the principal. Other sponsors for the event were the Ivy Foundation. The “Boys To Men” Mentoring Program began six years ago in the middle school, and the young men who have been diligent and conscientious to the program, are now juniors and seniors in high school. Brothel Bill Cherry has been the catalyst to this program from its inception and is still working with our young men today. As escorts, our young men did an exceptional job by working hard in practice with the debutantes to make the event a success. Four of our young men participated in this affair. They are Kevin Morales, Marvin Stewart, Steven Boykin and Nathaniel Bush. Nathaniel Bush was presented with the “Mr. Personality” award at the cotil-lion. Brother Cherry accepted an award on behalf of Sigma Beta Beta Chapter for their participation from Theta Iota Omega Alumnae Chapter of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

The” Boys To Men” Mentoring Program is a diverse program which gives young men the opportunity to work with the Brothers of Sigma Beta Beta Chapter, as well as expose them to programs that will have a positive impact on them for

throughout their lives.

Sigma Beta Beta 2013 NAACP Drive

Westbury, LI, NY. March 8, 2013. Sigma Beta Beta Chapter held their annual Talent Hunt Program at the First Baptist Cathe-dral of Westbury in Westbury Long Island New York. Their were several participants in this year’s Talent Hunt Program. The com-petition was fierce this year. The winner of the Sigma Beta Beta Chapter Talent Hunt Program was Joshua Rivers who played a mean drum exercise . He will represent Sigma Beta Chapter in

Buffalo at the 65th Annual District Conference.

SBB Basileus , Eric Harley and Talent Hunt Chair with

Talent Hunt Award Winner Joshua Rivers

Sigma Beta Beta Boys to Men Program

Participants at the Boys to Men Program

Sigma Beta Beta 2013 Talent Hunt

Westbury, Long Island, NY. February 24, 2013. Sigma Beta Beta Chapter hosted their First Annual NAACP Membership Drive at the First Baptist Cathedral of Westbury in Westbury, Long Island. The Annual NAACP Membership Drive takes place annually during Black History Month. The chapter enrolled five new members to the NAACP. Sigma Beta Beta Chapter is provid-ing this important community program to the residents of Nassau

County Long Island.

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Kappa Eta Honors its Omega Chapter Brothers

SBB Basileus , Eric Harley and Talent Hunt Chair with

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Omega Men on the Move

Rochester, NY - The Defense Trial Lawyers of Western New York re-cently awarded Bro. Paul Richardson, Staff Counsel in Rochester Staff Counsel Office, the Professional Civil-ity Award for his commitment to his profession and volunteer work. Paul has worked as an attorney for Allstate Insurance Company for more than 30

years.

Paul is admitted to practice law in New York State, as well as in the United States District Court, Western District of New York. He is a member of the American Board of Trial Law-yers, Monroe County Bar Association, and the Rochester Black Bar Associa-tion. He is a former member of the Inns of the Court and the Attorney Grievance Committee for the Seventh

Tau Lambda Lambda 2013 Talent Hunt

WALDORF, MD. March 2, 2013. The Tau Lambda Lambda (TLL) Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. held its 5th Annual Talent Hunt competition on March 2, 2013. Trevor Walker, a student at Thomas Stone High School, placed first in the competition using his vocal ability to captivate the audience. Walker, 17, received a $500.00 cash award. After graduating, he plans to attend NC A&T State University. A nationally mandated program of the Omega Psi Phi Frater-nity, Inc., the talent hunt competition provides an avenue for high school students to show their talent in an encouraging envi-ronment. Winners are recognized for their achievement and receive cash awards. Gareth Taylor, chair of the 2013 Talent Hunt Committee, said he has never seen such a high level of young talent on one stage. “There are five points on a star and in our fifth year competi-tion, we certainly saw many young stars on the stage today. I’m floored.” This year’s event was a reunion for Taylor, who also chaired the inaugural TLL Chapter Talent Hunt in 2009. First and second runners-up were Cheyenne Barber and Andre Burton, respectively. Cheyenne Barber, 14, is freshman at Westlake High School and a great student. She had the audience moving to a musical beat while she shared her talent of singing. Andre Burton shared his visual arts talent during the competition. Burton, 17, currently attends La Plata High School and plans to enroll in Drexel Uni-versity in Philadelphia, PA. TLL member Vaughn Evans, of Port Republic, said he was excited to support the event because he feels the arts are very

Judicial District, and former trustee of the Monroe County Bar Association (MCBA) and its Judiciary Committee. They are members of Mt. Olivet Bap-tist church where Paul has served as

Deacon and Sunday school teacher.

Through his active participation on boards and committees, Paul exempli-fies the many ways attorneys through-out Law and Regulation are fulfilling our commitment to Vital Communities

by continuing to serve and mentor.

Bro. Richardson has been a member of the fraternity for 46 years. He served as the 2nd District Counselor under District Representative Dr. Andrew A. Ray our 39th Grand Basileus. Paul is currently a member Theta Omicron

Chapter in Rochester, NY Brother Paul Richardson

Theta Omicron’s Bro. Paul Richardson Honored by

Western New York Defense Trial Lawyers

important to youth. “Honestly, the arts are just as important as other courses. Programs like this help to enhance youth attitudes, critical thinking, and overall social skills.” TLL Chapter is already gearing up for their 6th Annual Talent Hunt competition to be held in 2014, during their 10th anniversary year, and extend an invitation for all of Southern Maryland to come out and support area youth. For more information on the fraternity's events and programs, go to www.southernmdques.org.

Trevor Walker receives $500 Award from TLL Talent Hunt Chair Gareth Taylor

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Omega Men on the Move

Assemblyman Benjie E. Wimberly

35th Legislative District, New Jersey

Recently elected as Assemblyman for the NJ 35th Legislative Dis-trict, Benjie E. Wimberly brings to the state house an array of lead-ership skills and a strong work ethic. He currently serves on the New Jersey General Assembly Budget Committee and the Women and Children Committee. Prior to his election, Assembly-man Wimberly served as a Coun-cilman-at-Large for the City of Paterson where he served on the City of Paterson Department of Public Works Committee, Public Safety Committee, Finance Com-mittee, Health and Human Ser-vices Committee and Statutory Agencies Committee. In collabo-ration with his nonprofit group, TEAM HOPE, council colleagues and community agencies Assem-blyman Wimberly provides many services for the residents of Pater-son, including, but not limited to expungement seminars, tax ap-peals seminars, foreclosure work-shops, Go-Green initiatives, cloth-

for youth, adults, and senior citi-zens. Under his leadership the youth of Paterson participate in U.S. Youth Games and have trav-eled throughout the USA, includ-ing Florida, California, South Carolina, Alabama, and Wisconsin and they have also traveled to Canada. Believing that “A Mind is a Terrible Thing to Waste”, As-semblyman Wimberly participates and coordinates multiple efforts that raise hundreds of thousands of dollars in scholarship funds for high school students via the ath-letic departments of Eastside High School, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. where he is a Life Member, the Mayor’s UNCF Task Force and the Rev. Dr. Frank Napier, Jr. Scholarship Committee. He is the recipient of more than 150 awards, citations and honors including, selection to the Passaic County Technical Institute Hall of Fame and serving as Grand Marshall in the Paterson African Heritage Pa-rade. He continues to garner re-spect and support from various segments of local, state and na-tional communities. Most recently, he was honored by Black Villages Magazine as “One of the 50 Most Influential Blacks in the State of New Jersey”. Assemblyman Wim-berly is married to Kimberlynn and they are the parents of four sons: Justin, Jared, Jordan, and Jaden. He firmly believes that his faith in God and his sincere work ethic, coupled with a desire to forge ahead for a better future, will afford his district to be as great as the citizens that reside

within its borders.

ing drives, food distribution, toy drives and community clean ups. His vision to improve the quality of life, to address the needs of youth, and to be a part of prepar-ing Paterson and its stakeholders for a positive future led Assembly-man Wimberly to seek a council seat where he waged a smart and successful campaign garnering a record number of votes in the 2010 City Council Election. That same vision and drive took him to the NJ Assembly. Assemblyman Wimberly’s innate leadership skills were honed in part through his experiences as a coach, teacher, community worker, men-tor and advisor. He keeps his hands on the community pulse of the 35th Legislative District through his involvement in service to, with and for others. Assembly-man Wimberly earned his Bache-lor of Arts degree in Sociology from Virginia State University and taught Special Education with the Paterson Public School District. During his tenure Wimberly served as the Eastside High School head baseball coach, won 100 games, and took his team to Puerto Rico four times. In addi-tion, his work ethic and leadership enabled Assemblyman Wimberly, as head football coach, to lead Paterson Catholic Regional High School football team to seven state championships and eight league championships. As Director of Recreation for Paterson, Wimberly expanded program offerings such as summer camps, evening recrea-tion/study programs, athletic leagues and afternoon programs

Brother Benjie E. Winberly

Theta Omicron’s Bro. Paul Richardson Honored by

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Nu Upsilon Founders Day Wilmington, DE, November 2012 – Typically, chapters of Omega seek to have a renowned personality or a fraternity international or district officer to serve as the keynote speaker for Founders’ Day celebrations. Nu Upsilon took a different approach by having talented spiritual leaders of the chapter

serve as keynote speakers.

Nu Upsilon’s Founders Day Celebration 2012 was held on Friday, November 16, 2012, at the Ezion Fair Baptist Church, Wilmington, DE, where the spiritual leader is our Grand Chaplain, Pastor Bro. Christopher T. Curry. The theme for this occasion, emceed by Bro. Robert Adams (Nu Psi 1984), was “The Cardinal Principles – Manhood, Scholarship, Perse-verance, and Uplift!” Each of four brothers – Rev. Bro. Mi-chael L. Miller, Rev. Bro. J. Gregory Smith, Elder Bro. George Hall, and Min. Bro. J. C, Howard provided a 5-7 minute sermonette, highlighting a biblical reference(s) to one of the cardinal principles. Needless to say, the brothers pro-vided insight into the foresight and brilliance of our founders and why our fraternity is based on Christian principles, which

continue to be relevant after 101 years of service!

During our Founders’ Day Celebration, the Nu Upsilon Chapter revealed it Achievement Week Award recipients. A new award, the Elizabeth Hunt Award, was presented in honor of the wife of the only living founder of Nu Upsilon, Bro. Lorin P. Hunt, Esq. (Beta 1937). The recipient of that award for her support and untiring service was Mrs. Gina Hampton, wife of Nu Upsilon’s immediate past Basileus, Bro. Vandell Hampton Jr., who was bestowed with the chapter’s Omega Man of the Year honor. The Corporate Recognition Award was presented to Discover Bank of New Castle County, DE, and the Citizen of the Year Award was bequeathed posthumously to Bro. Chris Dolley, who collaborated with the chapter on events held at the community center where he

served as the executive director.

An additional highlight of the celebration was music provided by Nu Upsilon’s and the Second District’s 2006 Talent Hunt winner,

saxophonist Jose Carmona, III.

More than sixty brothers and their family members, as well as other guests took part in this observance to pay homage to the

legacy of our four founders. Long Live Omega!

Wilmington, DE. March 2013. In keeping with tradition, the Nu Upsilon Chapter organized its Annual Memorial Day Observance. However, this year was the beginning of another

tradition.

On Sunday, March 10, 2013, at the home church of our Grand Chaplain, Bro. Christopher T. Curry, the Nu Upsilon Chapter held its Memorial Day Observance in collaboration with area chapters which included Psi Iota, Epsilon Pi, Beta, Beta

Gamma, and Zeta Iota Iota.

Bro. Edward Morgan (Nu Psi 1988) was the architect of the new structure of the service and engaged brothers from each chapter to participate on the program. The agenda for the service included a special presentation on our Cardinal Princi-ples by brothers of guest chapters and special presentations by

Nu Upsilon Annual Memorial Day Observance

the Basileis and Chaplains of collaborating chapters. Distinct highlights of the service were a heartfelt, a cappella, musical se-lection by Bro. Edward Smith (Zeta Chapter); a salute to the sen-ior statesman, Bro. Charles “Chuck” Hines (62 year in Omega) for his exceptional support of Omega; and the Memorial Word deliv-ered by Bro. Dr. Curry, who spoke from 1st Samuel 23:18 and focused on undying friendship and its impenetrable bond between

brothers.

There were more than 75 brothers in attendance, and they all lent their voices in the singing of Omega Dear to close out the cere-

mony.

What a wonderful afternoon of friendship, recognition, and broth-erhood! It is our hope that this tradition, rotating host chapter, will

continue for years to come!

Brother Vandell Hampton, Jr. receives

Nu Upsilon Omega Man of the Year Award

Corporate Recognition Award was presented to

Discover Bank of New Castle, County, DE

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Nu Upsilon 2013 Talent Hunt Competition

Wilmington, DE – March 9, 2013, was the Annual Talent Hunt Extravaganza for the Nu Upsilon Chapter, with a fantastic opening act – Jose Carmona, III, the 2006 & 2008 Nu Upsilon winner and 2006 2nd District winner, who played a phenomenal rendition of To God Be the Glory on tenor saxophone. The competition con-sisted of 10 contestants who presented a variety of vocal, instru-mental, dance and dramatic interpretation pieces, all introduced by

our emcee Bro. Robert Adams (Nu Psi, 1984).

From the onset, the brilliant young artists mesmerized the audience with their powerful selections which included a tap dance routine to Alleluia by Take 6; an aria – Batti, Batti, o bel Masetto by Mo-zart; a riveting rendition of the poem, Free Fall by Greg Fergerson; and an emotional and technically-challenging, modern dance rou-tine to Listen by Beyonce. It was unanimous amongst the panel of judges, which included bassist Al Turner – current musical direc-tor for Kem, that the overall winner would be La-Chelle Dicken-son, who wowed the audience with her exciting modern dance

routine, full of powerful movements and energy!

All of the contestants received certificate for outstanding perform-ances, and the top three winners received medals and cash prizes

totaling $1,100.

Nu Upsilon Talent Hunt Winers

Xi Lambda Lambda honored at the

Martin Luther King Multi-Purpose Center

Annual Benefit Dinner and Awards Ceremony

Stony Point, NY. April 14, 2013. Xi Lambda Lambda was honored at the Martin Luther King Multi-Purpose Center Annual Benefit Dinner and Awards Cere-mony held at the Clubhouse at Patriot Hills in Stony Point, NY. In attendance to accept the award were Brothers T. Ed McBride Jr. (Basileus), Tony Dinkins (Vice Basileus), Floyd Long (KRS), Nyron McLeish (KF), Chris Sampson (Clerk- Town of Ramapo)

and Toney Earl (Spring Valley Legislator).

Xi Lambda Lambda was honored for its work in the Rockland community most notably to our commitment to the ROAD mentoring program and the Football Com-bine. The ROAD program encompasses public speaking, financial literacy classes, study skills, etiquette training and a host of other skills that the brothers feel will help the young men prosper and thrive in this challenging world. We are embarking on our second year with the Football Combine that has become a success with the number of registrants doubling from last years 75

participants. An essential component of the Football Combine is the Essay con-test that allows the participants to com-

pete both physically and mentally.

In addition, the chapter also received numerous proclamations and acknowl-

(l-r) Bros. Chris Sampson, Toney Earl, Nyron McLeish, T. Ed McBride Jr., Tony Dinkins and

Floyd Long accept award for ROAD mentoring program and the Football Combine

edgement certificates from the vari-

ous state and county representatives.

A special announcement pro-claimed that our own chapter brother, Chris Sampson, will become the president of all 800+ Town Clerks in

the state of New York.

Epsilon Pi Chapter Participates in Annual Easter Egg Hunt

Chester, PA. March 30, 2013. The Epsilon Pi Chapter, in con-junction with the. Inter Greek Council, held its annual Easter Egg Hunt for the children of Chester, PA. and surrounding Delaware County communities. This event was held at Memorial Park, which is located on the west end of Chester. The Easter Egg Hunt had various Greek organizations members in attendance from the entire “Divine Nine.” There were 100 -150 children and parents in atten-dance of the event. Greek organizations donated over 900 candy field Easter eggs, and a host of prizes for the winners of the activi-

ties which were held in the later point in the day. Some of the activities that Greek organizations sponsored during the day were horseshoe throwing competitions, egg races, hula-hoop contest and many more. The event was a large success and is just one of the examples of the uplift that brothers of the Ep-silon Pi Chapter provide to the city of Chester and surround-ing Delaware County community’s through various service

projects.

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Brother John Wesley Maloney, III - Omega Chapter

Brother John W. Maloney, III, 80, Educator and Lifetime Fraternity Member

Brother Kevin Antoine Hall - Omega Chapter

John Wesley Maloney, III, transitioned to Omega Chapter on March 12, 2013 in Baltimore, MD. Born in Chester, PA. June 14, 1932 and educated in its public schools, he was active in scouting, youth activities and The As-bury Church Male Chorus directed by his father. John received a B.A. in Edu-cation from Cheyney State College where he participated in choir & thea-tre; played basketball and football; and joined the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity. After 3 Army years, he taught science in Atlantic Highlands, NJ, earned his Master's Degree from Montclair State College and was the Assist. Supt. of the town's Recreation Depart. In 1968, John, one of Harrisburg, PA's first African American principals, founded the innovative Ben Franklin Learning

Brother John W. Maloney, III

Brother Kevin Antoine Hall

Brother Kevin Antoine Hall transitioned to Omega Chapter on April 7, 2013. Born September 19, 1962, educated in Washing-ton D.C. Public Schools, he graduated

from Spingarn High School in 1980. Continuing his education at Morgan State University, he graduated with a bachelors degree in Accounting and

Business Administration.

Brother Hall began life in Omega nearly 32 years ago and was number 10 on The Fabulous Fickled 14 Fall 1981 Pi Chapter line at Morgan State

University.

Professionally, Brother Hall began his career as an undergrad with Dominos Pizza and held numerous positions, from pizza maker to corporate control-ler. In 2003, exploring other profes-sional opportunities and entrepreneur-ship, he worked with Quartermaine Coffee, Concho Cellular Telephone Company, and Counterpart Interna-tional, Inc. During his employment with these organizations he traveled the world extensively to Africa, Europe, and Russia. As an entrepreneur, and Home Improvement Contractor, he had several companies, Five H’s Real Es-tate Development and Standard Janitor-

ial and Maintenance. At the time of his death, he was Sr. Accountant for

IPX, International.

Kevin served Omega through many positions over the years. He served as Keeper of Finance – Pi Chapter, 2nd District 2nd Vice District Representa-tive 1984-1985, Undergraduate Rep-resentative 1985-1986, Keeper of Finance - Chi Kappa Baltimore Inter-mediate Chapter, Basileus - Chi Kappa Chapter 1988, Chairman of the Audit Committee Pi Omega Chapter 2009-2010, Chairman of the Recla-mation Committee 2009-2010, mem-ber of Crab Feast Committee, and Social Action Committee- Feed the

Community.

Brother Kevin’s continuous efforts in the work of Omega as undergraduate member, Chapter Officer, Committee Chairman, 2nd Vice District Repre-sentative and International Life Mem-ber exemplifies dedication, commit-ment and the Cardinal Principal of

Perseverance.

Academy. He transferred to the Balti-more Co. School District in 1986 where he held administrative posi-tions at Pikesville Middle, Randalls-town High and Carver School for Arts & Technology.A Lifetime Member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Maloney was a past Basileus of Kappa Omega First Vice 2nd District Representative and the 19th 2nd District Representa-tive. Some of his many honors were the "Omega Man of the Year" Award and the prized Omega Psi Phi Pin for 60 years of Continuous Service in 2011. He was also active in lay minis-tries and choirs in Wesley AME Zion Church in Harrisburg, Northwood-Appold and Milford Mill United Methodist Churches in Baltimore, and Baltimore's community choir, The

Olton Singing Society.

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Brother Robert L. Johnson Jr. was born on January 6, 1919, in Baltimore, Maryland and entered Omega Chapter on Wednes-day, January 9, 2013. Brother Johnson was a life-long member of the Omega Psi Phi

Brother Vincent Antonio Brown - Omega Chapter

Bro. Vincent Antonio Brown

Tabernacle Baptist Church, 150 East Second Street, Burlington, NJ 08016. Born July 30, 1963, in Columbia, SC, he was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Willie Brown, Jr., and the late Barbara (Davis) Brown. He received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineer-ing from South Carolina State College (now University) and earned a Master of Science in Management from Thomas Edison State College. He later pursued graduate studies in Divinity at Eastern Theological Seminary, and was licensed

to preach in January 2005.

Vincent was employed by PSE&G for 24 years as a Project Consultant until his retirement in June 2011. He was a member of Aaron Lodge No. 9, Free and Accepted Masons (PHA), Ophir Consis-tory No. 48 and Khufu Temple No. 120. He was initiated in the Omega Psi Phi

Fraternity, Inc. via Delta Upsilon Chapter in July of 1992, and served in a number of lead-ership positions to include Keeper of Finance

and Chairman of the Omega Teens Program.

Vincent’s interest in working for the better-ment of Black youth was enhanced by his active participation with the Omega Teens Program. You would always find him positive and upbeat, and he would always inquire about people, their families, and their lives. This began many friendships and memories that

brought happiness to many.

The voice of Nu Nu's Minister Brown has been silenced, but his spirit shall live on in the hearts and minds of the Brothers of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. who were blessed with his presence in and influence on their lives. Rest in Peace, Brother Brown, for when we say our

last goodbye, you walk on streets of Pearls.

Fraternity, Incorporated, having been initi-ated through his beloved Pi Omega Graduate Chapter here in Baltimore City on April 20, 1950. A man of great character and poise, Brother Johnson committed almost sixty-three years of loyalty, dedication and service to his family, friends, community and the

Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated.

Educated in the Baltimore City Public School system and graduating from Frederick Doug-lass High School in 1937, he continued his studies by attending Morgan State College. He graduated from Morgan State College (now Morgan State University) in 1941 and received a Bachelor of Arts degree. After graduation from college, Brother Johnson began his career with the Social Security

Administration until his retirement in 1986.

Brother Johnson’s Omega experience was committed exclusively as a member of Pi

Brother Robert L. Johnson Jr.

Brother Vincent Antonio Brown entered Omega Chapter on 24 February 2013. Nu Nu Chapter conducted his Omega Service on Saturday, 2 March 2013 at

Brother Robert L. Johnson Jr. - Omega Chapter

Omega Graduate Chapter in Baltimore City. Brother Johnson served with the Pi Omega Chapter Que Mentors for years. As an active member for almost sixty-three years, Brother Johnson served Pi Omega Chapter with honor, dignity and dedication. Brother Johnson served on numerous committees and supported the

chapter’s key programs.

Gaining the confidence of the Brothers of the Second District of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated (which in-cludes the states of Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey & New York) Brother Johnson was elected to serve as the 10th District Representative. In addi-tion, this position enabled him to serve on the Supreme Council of his beloved

Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.

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LGG Brother Angelo “Twin” Riddick Completes

30 years of Service in the United States Army

Washington D.C. November 17, 2011. As Omega celebrated 100 years of service to America, Brother (Colonel) Angelo Rid-dick took the lead of Forward Operating Base (FOB) Warrior in Kirkuk, Iraq. This change of authority from combat leaders sig-naled the end of Operation New Dawn for the soldiers and United States Military Forces in Northern Iraq. Brother Riddick was selected as Site Lead (Base Commander) responsible for base operations and overseeing ongoing post-war training missions in

Northern Iraq.

Ultimately, throughout several logistical changes in the mission, Brother Riddick was charged with all base operations, including keeping the remaining 1,600 personnel on his base safe. Brother Riddick oversaw base operations including all support services, while also navigating controversial political maneuvers. The base eventually endured over 280 rocket attacks from November 2011 until its close in late September 2012. CNN interviewed Brother Riddick during the waning hours of troop withdrawal operations highlighting base reconfiguration efforts, the change of mission for US forces in Iraq and the new relationship with local Iraqi personnel. On September 22, 2012, Brother Riddick handed over the base to the Iraqi government making him the last United States military officer to lead base operations at Kirkuk, Iraq. The transition marked the start of final transition operations in

Iraq.

Brother Riddick received a number of awards for his service in Iraq including the Bronze Star, Combat Action Badge, Joint Achievement Medal and Iraqi Campaign Medal. Brother Riddick

also received the coveted Outstanding Military Volunteer Award for his efforts in helping to form the Circle of Success for Social Improvement (COSSI). COSSI is a non-profit organization es-tablished by members of a Kirkuk based civilian contract guard force. The program assists underprivileged Sierra Leone chil-

dren.

Assigned to the new Army Cyber Command in Ft. Meade, Mary-land, Brother Riddick plans to retire in October 2013, completing 30 years of exemplary active service. Brother Riddick is Omega’s first International Colonel Charles Young award win-ner. Additionally, he has served and led several committees in Omega. Brother Riddick is the former Second District IT Com-mittee chair and current member of that team and continues to serve on the International IT committee. Brother Riddick has also held numerous positions in his current chapter, Lambda Gamma Gamma in Ft. Meade, Maryland, and has served in chap-ters around the world including Lambda Xi in Korea and both Theta Rho and Phi Gamma Gamma (now in Kuwait). He is mar-ried to US Army Major (ret.) Brenda Riddick and his son, Gary

(Nu Psi, 2000) lives in Owings Mills, Maryland.

Brother Riddick, affectionately known as “Twin,” joined the fraternity through Chi Epsilon Chapter at Albany State University in 1982. Brother Riddick earned his Master’s Degree at the Na-tional Graduate School of Falmouth, Massachusetts and he is currently a doctoral candidate in the school’s Doctorate of

Business Administration program.

Brother Angelo “Twin” Riddick

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Brothers Attend in Force for

Brother Kevin A. Hall Omega Service

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Alpha Lambda Lambda Memorial Service

Frederick, Maryland, 13 April 2013. The Brothers of Alpha Lambda Lambda chapter traveled to Resthaven Cemetery to celebrate the life of their Elderstatesman, Brother Cornelius “Corky” Turner. Brother Turner, a soft spoken educator was reared in Virginia, were he attended Hampton Institute and pledged Gamma Epsilon, 1950. Brother Turner left an indelible mark on the chapter as well as the Frederick community. As the Brother’s gathered around his plot and conducted the ritualistic service, stories of how Brother Turner im-pacted their lives were also told. Upon singing Omega Dear, the

Brothers again wished him eternal rest in peace.

Frostburg, Maryland, 14 April 2013. Each year as part of the Me-morial Service Weekend, the brothers of Alpha Lambda Lambda along with their families travel over the mountains of western Mary-land to partake in the church services of Reverend (Brother) Meredith Hudson. Brother Hudson (Xi Psi 68) has been the Pastor of Dickerson AME Church for over 4 years. The African Methodist Episcopal Church was founded in 1845 by Black Protestants who lived in the northwest portion of Frostburg, Maryland. Originally the church was located on Ormand Street and was known as Hall’s Chapel. In 1881 it was rebuilt on its present site at a cost of about $800. The members of Dickerson AME were very delighted in our visit, and as part of the service, Mrs Michelle Hudson (Meredith), Mrs Diainn Goodman (Thaddious) and Mrs Cheryl Story (Tony) joined together to do an impromptu rendition of “I Love the Lord”. Mrs. Linda Thompson (French) brought greetings from the Women’s Mis-sionary Ministry. Following the service, the Brothers and their fami-lies dined at the local restaurant. Brother Hudson, a retired Army officer, husband (Michelle) and father of two sons, resides in

Front row, L-R – Brother’s Keith Harley, Thaddious Goodman, Marcus Wil-liams, Meredith Hudson and Steve ColesBack row (L-R) – Brother’s Claudie

Shelton, Torrance Beck, Derek Shackelford, and Tony Story

Corky’s Headstone

Quettes at Dickerson AME Church - Mrs. Diainn Goodman, Mrs. Michelle Hudson, Mrs. Linda Thompson, Mrs. Margaret Williams and Mrs. Cheryl Story

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Alpha Lambda Lambda Quepid’s Day with the Ladies

Frederick, Maryland, February 14th, 2013. Each year the Brother of Alpha Lambda Lambda Chapter, take the time to ex-press their love for their sweethearts on Quepid’s Day at The Red Horse Inn of Frederick, Maryland. The restaurant provides a cozy, romantic atmosphere wherein the brothers and their sweethearts can truly enjoy themselves in friendship and fellowship. During this special occasion the sweethearts were catered to with soft music, flowers, candy and a champagne toast. This year, the attendees were privy to a special treat wherein Brother Marcus Williams serenaded his wife Margaret with the song “Love

is here” which was played at their wedding. Our ladies know we love our “Dear Omega Girl”.

Alpha Lambda Lambda Brother delivers a toast to the Ladies Brother Marcus Williams Serenades his wife, Margaret,

with the song “Love is Here”

Alpha Lambda Lambda

Reclamation and Retention Fellowship

Frederick, Maryland 10 April, 2013. As part of Alpha Lambda Lambda’s effort to retain and reclaim Brothers within the Fredrick community, the Brothers meet every Wednesday for lunch at Sardi’s Peruvian restaurant for some mid-week fellow-ship. The brother’s enjoy the good food, fast service, value and convenience the restaurant provides. This time also provides an opportunity for brothers to discuss matters beyond that of the regular chapter meetings. Because many of the fraternity brothers are members of the military, Sardi’s proximity to Fort Detrick provides an opportunity for military brothers either on

permanent change of station or on temporary duty to immediately locate the brothers on this particular day.

Brother’s Torrence Beck, Keith Harley, Tyrone Greene, Tony Story, Thad Goodman, Harry Smith,

Claudie Shelton, Terrence Gibson, Meredith Hudson and Levar Jordan.

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Mu Nu 2013 Talent Hunt Winner

Parnell Boyd-Kelley

Montgomery County, MD. March 16, 2013. Mu Nu Chapter held it Annual Talent Hunt Com-petition. The winner was Parnell Boyd Kelley performing a -\ Dramatic Interpretation of "EGO"

by Rafael Cassal. He plans to attend Howard University (Fall 2013) - Studying Political Science.

Omega Psi Phi Fraternity’s Districts

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Bro. James E. Hicks, Jr.

District Representative

C: 301-641-9755

2ndDistrictDR@oppf.org

Bro. Carlton Lampkins

District KRS C: 302-545-8044

2ndDistrictKRS@oppf.org

Bro. Gerald Folsom

District Chaplain

C: 301-526-5024

2ndDistrictChaplain@oppf.org

Bro Kazeem Obatade Oni

Undergraduate Representative

Nu Omicron

C: 718-679-2358

undergradrep1@opp2d.org

Bro. Darren R. Thomas

District Marshall

C: 716-892-1377

2ndDistrictmarshal@opp2d.org

Bro. Ron Moffitt

Dir. Of Public Relations Emeritus

C: 609-352-4870

OMEGA PSI PHI FRATERNITY, INC. SECOND DISTRICT CONFERENCE

MARYLAND DELAWARE PENNSYLVANIA NEW YORK NEW JERSEY

2012-2013 EXECUTIVE COUNCIL

Bro. Milton Harrison

1st Vice District Representative

C: 301-758-1386

2ndDistrict1VDR@oppf.org

Bro. Charles Coleman

District Counselor

C: 646-331-7995

2ndDistrictCouncel@oppf.org

Bro. Kenneth Rodgers 32nd District Representative C: 202-439-8519

2ndDistrictIPDR@oppf.org

Bro. Joseph Harrison

Undergraduate Representative

Pi Chapter

C: 210-846-5580

undergrad2@opp2d.org

Bro. Derrick Lowrey

Assistant DKF

C: 302-562-4228

asstdistrictkf@opp2d.org

Bro. Ernest Cheatham

District Keeper of Peace

C: 609-517-4546

2ndDistrictKOP@oppf.org

Bro. Ernest Pierre-Louis

2nd Vice District Representative

C: 516-782-7234

2ndDistrict2VDR@oppf.org

Bro. Sean Robinson

District KF

C: 412-225-5487

2ndDistrictKF@oppf.org

Bro. Zanes E. Cypress, Jr.

Dir. Of Public Relations

C: 410-365-2186

2ndDistrictPR@oppf.org

Bro. Kenneth Manjo

Undergraduate Representative

Iota Epsilon Chapter

C: 718-679-2358

undergrad3@opp2d.org

Bro. Jamal Parker

District Photographer

C: 267-973-8966

2nddistrictphotographer@opp2d.org

Bro. Da’Lon Whigham

Assistant DKRS

C:917-549-3284 asstdistrictkrs@opp2d.org

Bro. Gerald A. A. Collins

Corridor 1 Representative Ph: (301) 655-4558

corridorrep1@opp2d.org

Bro. Delrecole (Rico) Gales

Corridor 4 Representative

Ph: (908) 463-4655

corridorrep4@opp2d.org

Bro. J. Greg Scudder

Corridor 2 Representative

Ph: (302) 494-0194

corridorrep2@opp2d.org

Bro. Kevin Woodhouse

Corridor 5 Representative

Ph: (718) 344-8171

corridorrep5@opp2d.org

Bro. Carlton Heywood

Corridor 7 Representative

Ph: (412) 726-7831

corridorrep7@opp2d.org

Bro. Robert Manning

Corridor 3 Representative

Ph: (215) 657-1274

corridorrep3@opp2d.org

Bro. Avon White

Corridor 6 Representative Ph:( 716) 812-2520

corridorrep6@opp2d.org

2012-2013 SECOND DISTRICT CORRIDOR REPRESENTATIVES

2012-2013 SECOND DISTRICT COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN

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ACHIEVEMENT WEEK

Bro. Sherman Charles

Ph: (301) 655-5117

achievementweek@opp2d.org

ARTIFACTS & MEMORABILIA

Bro. Alfonso Morrell Ph: (917) 557-8195

artifacts@opp2d.org

AUDIT

Bro. Reginald A. Henry

Ph: (646) 425-1318

audit@opp2d.org

BUDGET & FINANCE

Bro. James Whitehead

Ph: (301) 442-7148

budgetfinance@opp2d.org

BUSINESS & ECONOMIC

DEVELOPMENT

Bro. Allen Taylor

Ph: (410) 977-6200

businesseconimic@opp2d.org

CONSTITUTION & BY-LAWS

Bro. Troy Priest

Ph: (443) 250-2342

constitutionbylaws@opp2d.org

INFORMATION MANAGEMENT

Bro. Jeff Givens Ph: (518) 323-6132

im@opp2d.org

LIFE MEMBERSHIP

Bro. Jeff Covington

Ph: (347) 581-5632

lifemembership@opp2d.org

MEMBERSHIP SELECTION

Bro. Harrison Potts

Ph: (610) 608-5294

membershipselection@opp2d.org NAACP & CEF

Bro. Melvern McCottry

Ph:(301) 352-6828 naacp@opp2d.org

POLITICAL ACTION

Bro. Luther Clark

Ph: (301) 751-8461

politicalaction@opp2d.org

RECLAMATION

Bro. Daran Thomas

Ph: (631) 922-2525

reclamation@opp2d.org

RECOMMENDATIONS

Bro. Rodney L. Olden

Ph: (914) 632-1941

recommendations@opp2d.org

RESOURCES & SERVICES

Bro. Willie Williams

Ph: (703) 300-7298

resourcesservices@opp2d.org

RETENTION

Bro. William “Bucky” Dent

Ph: (610) 584-4126

retention@opp2d.org

SCHOLARSHIP

Bro. Paul Ramseur II

Ph: (908) 295-5081

scholarship@opp2d.org

SITE SELECTION

Bro. Art Colbert

Ph: (301) 538-4316

siteselection@opp2d.org SOCIAL ACTION

Bro. Kendall Smalls Ph: (646) 739-4956

socialaction@opp2d.org

TALENT HUNT

Bro. Andrew Huff

Ph: (716) 228-2911

talenthunt@opp2d.org

UNDERGRADUATE/

CHAPTER ADVISOR

Bro. Evan Murray

Ph: (443) 413-6273

undergradadvisor@opp2d.org

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Suspension List

These men should not be admitted into any formal fraternity

meetings. Failure to adhere to these directives of the Dis-

trict Representative will result in the SUSPENSION of the

Brother or Chapter who is in violation of the same.

THIS IS SERIOUS BUSINESS!!!

The Brothers listed below are currently SUSPENDED from

the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.

pending further investigation.

IF YOU ARE SUSPENDED, YOU ARE THE REASON!

Expulsion List

Robert Patterson - Mu Omega

Control Number 4050108

Allron Monsanto - Psi Iota

Charles Obijuru - Chi Rho

Control Number 4059051

Dallis Terrell Joyner - Chi Rho

Control Number 4060452

Julian Irving - Chi Rho

Control Number 4060451

Leonard W. Wright, III - Chi Rho

Control Number 4057642

Marques Cox - Chi Rho

Control Number 4060453

Bilal Brown - Chi Rho

Control Number 4059053

Edward Hamilton - Lambda Upsilon

Control Number 4047631

Alexander Zander - Omega Delta Delta

Control Number 4055082

Lascelles A Chambers - Omega Delta Delta

Control Number 4055081

Rashad Cook - Omicron Delta Delta

Control Number 4054795

Christopher Banks - Omega Delta Delta

Control Number 4055080

Aaron Dock - Pi Omega

Control Number 9005406

Keven Bailey - Sigma Beta Beta

Control 4054501

Bernard Eyssalene - Sigma Beta Beta

Control 4020371