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On Saturday, September 17, 2005 at the Nu Omega chapter Fraternity house (235 E. Ferry St.), Nu Omega Chapter had its annual Reclamation. This year was a break from the stuffy suits, formal program, and sit down lunch of passed years. Reclamation chairman Bro. David Craig thought it better if Reclamation was made to be a little more casual and inviting to Brothers who have been inactive, so he decided to make this year’s event a cookout at the House. This turned out to be an excellent idea because the house was flooded with Brothers finan-cial and un-financial, active and inactive. Approximately 12 Brothers decided that it was their time to return to the fold and be-come financial once again. An-other 10 discussed making pay-ment arrangements so that they could once again become active members in the chapter. Bro. Craig should be congratulated for his continuous efforts and passion for bringing Brothers
back to the Fraternity.
Nu Omega Reclaims Twelve Brothers In this
edition:
• Nu Alpha Alpha
initiates eleven
new members.
• Upsilon Kappa
Kappa initiates four
new members.
• Rho Gamma
Gamma initiates
twelve new mem-
bers.
• Iota initiates seven
new members.
The Talented Tenth DistrictThe Talented Tenth DistrictThe Talented Tenth DistrictThe Talented Tenth District
Fall 2005
Que-mmunicator
Rho Gamma Gamma Supports UNCF WalkRho Gamma Gamma Supports UNCF WalkRho Gamma Gamma Supports UNCF WalkRho Gamma Gamma Supports UNCF Walk
Rho Gamma Gamma Chapter (Chicago), Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., partici-
pates every year with the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) “Walk-Run-Bike
Skate-a-thon”. The chapter encourages brothers to register for the events as well
as volunteers to help with the participants (passing out Gatorade & Granola
Bars). The other Chicago chapters participate as well. This year Iota Chapter got
the tent where all Ques were welcome to fellowship or assist others. Brother Art
Norman (NBC5 Chicago New Anchor) was outstanding as usual with his words
of encouragement and enthusiasm. The Chicago Ques raised around $300.
Neophytes 2
MAN UP!!! 3
Rho Gamma GammaRho Gamma GammaRho Gamma GammaRho Gamma Gamma
Nu Omega Finds SuccessNu Omega Finds SuccessNu Omega Finds SuccessNu Omega Finds Success
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Mu Xi Strikes Mu Xi Strikes Mu Xi Strikes Mu Xi Strikes 5
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Rho Gamma Gamma Chapter
Initiates 12 New Members
Rho Gamma Gamma Chapter (Chicago) has been focused on reclaiming inactive brothers for over five years. The last group of initiates was in 2000. The chapter finally decided it was time to bring in new members. There were 12 candidates initi-ated into the folds of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. in August
2005. Below is the list of new members:
Louis Adams, Robert Anderson, Latee Bauswell, Mark Bradley, Bernard Cale, Darius Dooley Keith Evans, Tyron Jackson, Michael Johnson, Corey Mays,
Leonard Parker & Julian Wooding
It is with great pleasure that I bring you these brother’s names. They have already begun working hard for Omega with the Chapter Social Action Committee and selling tickets to the chapter events. This is a very diverse group as well with a Notre Dame Football Star, a few Chicago Police Officers, In-vestment Banker, Computer Database Engineer, and a few Chi-cago Public School Teachers. It is imperative that we encour-
age our new members.
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Neophytes for ΩΩΩΩ005-Welcome to the Folds
Iota Chapter Inducts 7 New Members Iota Chapter Inducts 7 New Members Iota Chapter Inducts 7 New Members Iota Chapter Inducts 7 New Members
Congratulations to the Neos of Iota
Chapter (6/17/05 - 11:59 pm).
"J.D. LOCAL 7""J.D. LOCAL 7""J.D. LOCAL 7""J.D. LOCAL 7"
Bro. Brian Wilson
Bro. Leonard Langston, Jr.
Bro. Greg Jackson
Bro. Darryl Bogard
Bro. Joe Lewis
Bro. Jamaris Ealy
Bro. Stanley Stearns
Upsilon Kappa Kappa Chapter-Lafayette, IN
UKK have found themselves a few good men!
The Fourth Immersion
Enter the folds of Omega April 30, 2005, 12:51am.
Maurice Johnson, Brandon Dickerson, Jason Gra-
ham, and Eric Crump were received by nearly 600
well wishers during Queruption 2005. It was owt!
Nu Alpha Alpha Chapter Bloomington, IN-The Noble Men of Nu Alpha Alpha Chapter initiated eleven men into our beloved Fraternity on April 30,
2005. The Eleven Combinations of Thunder & Lightening are: Eric Saunders, Dennis Perkins, Lloyd Sally, Alphonso Harrell, III, James Town-send, Jr., Danny Hoskins, Dominic Day, Sr., An-
thony Bond, Russell Hollis, Gerald Mitchell, Jr. &
Adrian Land.
This article will be dedicated the Brothers are gettin’ it done at home, at church, in our schools or even at their
place of business. The Que-mmunicator wants to recognize every Brother that reps the Frat by livinn’ the creed
and keepin’ the pillars strong and tall!!!
Please excuse the in-formalness, but this was meant to be that way.
The first MAN UP !!! goes to Brothers:
• Melvin Slater, Iota-New born son. Must have got his looks from his mama.
• David Moore, Mu Xi-New born boy. Ditto.
• Kenya Jackson, Epsilon Rho-New born son. Double ditto.
• Chris Selders, DDS-Mu Xi-New born girl. Definitely looks like mom.
• Randy Smith, Mu Xi-New born girl. Ditto.
• Brian McCoy, Mu Xi-New born girl. Double ditto.
• Ivy Harris & Calvin Moultrie, Epsilon Rho-Both closed on new homes.
• Willie Dean, Epsilon Rho-New Chief Operating Officer for the YMCA of greater Cleveland.
• Corey Mays, Rho Gamma Gamma-Star linebacker at The University of Norte Dame.
Brothers E-mail your MAN UP!!! recognitions with the who, what, and why to:
Bro. Tim Tyler, DDPR [email protected] or [email protected]
MAN UP!!!
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Tau Kappa Kappa/ Nu Omega Brings the Cruise Back to Detroit in Grand Fashion
The Brothers of Tau Kappa Kappa Chapter Southfield, MI, and Nu Omega Detroit, MI worked together to pull off the largest cruise in Fraternity history. There were over 1,500 people in attendance and a great time was had by all. With four different levels of entertainment, free h’orsdevoures all night, and the Ques on board this event was the hit of the summer in Detroit. This event was a success due to the hard work of several brothers in both Chapters. Planning and executing this type of event requires commitment, and team work, and the committee members from both chapters did an ex-cellent job. Both chapters felt really good to have the Cruise with the Ques back on such a large scale. One boat ride patron describes this boat ride as “just like the ones from the 80’s and early 90’s but better.” This was the general feel-ing from everyone on the boat and we plan to keep that trend going with all of our future events.
Rho Gamma Gamma Chapter (Chicago) was host of a Dance, Friday, August 31, 2005. Now, this dance was part of the Chi-cago Football Classic Weekend. Prior to the Grand Basileus’ di-rectives, Brother Marvin McNeil (Rho Gamma Gamma Chapter) put together a plan to donate a portion of the proceeds to the victims of Hurricane Katrina. Brother McNeil stopped the mu-sic while explaining that the men of Omega Psi Phi need to step up and help “OUR” people. “We shouldn’t have to wait on anybody”, he exclaimed. He also wanted to get 4 coach buses, fill them with food, clothing, &
water, send the items down to New Orleans, and bring back 4 bus loads of New Orleans Hur-ricane victims. The dance started off a weekend of fun, and it got quite a few people, brothers included, thinking about the situation of the people in the South. Tenth District 1st Vice District Repre-sentative Glen Mathews, also spoke and planned to get all the state’s representatives to contact all of the chapters to get an effort rolling to assist the people in need. This was a
great day.
Saturday, September 1, 2005 Brother Jesse Jackson, Sr. was host of a rally during his Saturday morning broadcast. Many may not have known that the Chicago Football Classic will be played this day and the rally was to bring together the Chicagoans and the out-of-towners for a support effort. In the audience were both opposing bands: University of Arkansas – Pine Bluff (UAPB) Golden Lions and Mississippi Valley State University (MVSU), who gave the audience a sample of their melodic
sounds.
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Nu Omega’s 1st Annual Health Fair
On July 15, 2005, Nu Omega Chapter, in conjunction with St. John Community
Health Riverview hospital, held its 1st Annual "Step Up to Good Health" health fair.
The fair was held at St. Paul AME Church in Detroit, (Pastor Bro. Andre Spivey, Nu
Omega '03) from 10am to 3pm. the community came out in force to take part in all of
the free services that were provided by the many volunteers who so graciously gave
of their time. Services provided were as follows: Adult well being services (personal
safety, diabetes, cancer prevention, foot care, osteoporosis, etc...), Sex, education,
Cholesterol screenings, Immunizations, as well as many other helpful services.
Universal Home Health Care, Inc. was on hand to provide information about nursing
care, occupational therapy, social work services, and home health aides. A registered
nurse was also available to provide additional information as needed. Dr. Calderone
of Sore podiatry Associates, P.C., gave free foot exams to the elderly and offered to
do any future presentations and/or screenings for the Fraternity "pro bono". Many
health conscious refreshments were offered to participants such as water, oranges,
bananas, and plums. In all, the 2005 Nu Omega Health Fair was a successful event
that the chapter looks forward to holding for years to come.
“Step Up
to Good
Health”
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Vice Basileus Steve Vice Basileus Steve Vice Basileus Steve Vice Basileus Steve
McReynolds participating in McReynolds participating in McReynolds participating in McReynolds participating in
cholesterol screening.cholesterol screening.cholesterol screening.cholesterol screening.
Chicago, IL– The Brothers from Mu
Xi Chapter held its Second Annual
Health Fair on September 18th
2005. This year’s theme was “Test
Don’t Guess”. The health fair
focused on the early detection of
stroke, diabetes, heart disease,
hypertension, breast and prostrate
cancer.
The location for this extraordinary
community service event was the
Sinai Community Institute on the
Westside of Chicago. The Westside
of Chicago is a community
overwhelmingly economically
underserved populated mostly by
Latinos and African-Americans.
In this community, diabetes,
heart disease and stroke are
the leading causes of death.
During the health fair Mu Xi
received support from local
area businesses like;
Dominick's Finer Foods,
Walgreens and the Sinai
Community Institute. However,
the health fair would not have
been a success without the
participation of our venders,
exhibitors and speakers who
donated their time and
resources.
Mu Xi Second Annual Health Fair
Pictures from the Mu Xi Family Annual Cook-Out August 28, 2005
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22ndnd ANNUAL HEALTH FAIR ANNUAL HEALTH FAIR
Sinai Community InstituteSinai Community InstituteSinai Community Institute
Sickle Cell Disease Association of Illinois
Department of Public Health * Gilda's Club of Chicago
Hartgrove Hospital * Project Brotherhood Melaleuca
Wellness Company *Malcolm X Community College
Nursing Program *Lawndale Christian Center * Birdie
Secret Comfort* Chicago Partnership for Health Promo-
tion
Dorothy Brown, Cook County Clerk of the Circuit Court
Mt. Sinai Hospital * Mt Sinai Reach 2010 Program
WOW Diabetes Program * National Marrow Donor
Program *Fitness Program * Crestwood Chiropractic &
Rehab
American Cancer Society * US Too Prostate Program
Bethany Hospital * Bronzeville Anti-Hunger Program
Blue Light Entertainment
Walgreens * Dominick’s Finer Food
Feature Speakers:Feature Speakers:
Kenneth Ekechukwu, MD, MPH Stroke & Peripheral Artery Disease, Mount Sinai Medi-
cal Center, Department of Radiology
Joe Harrington, MD Prostate
Coming in ΩΩΩΩ 005
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Brothers:
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Nu Pi Chapter, Joliet, IL, will celebrate its 31st year of service at its annual Founder’s Day Ban-
quet and Scholarship Gala on November 19, 2005 at the Empress Casino Ballroom in Joliet, Illinois, 2300 Empress Drive.
This year, our chapter will be honoring our 31st Grand Basileus, Burnel Coulon, with our first “Lifetime Achievement
Award” and Pi Eta Chapter Founder @ Lewis University, Carlton Russell. In addition, we will award four deserving col-
lege bound or enrolled students with $500.00 each to support their academic aspirations. Your attendance and/or support of
this event will assist us greatly in continuing to support those students who strive to be all they can be and honoring these
exceptional Omega men.
Our reception and dinner, featuring live entertainment, shall commence at 6:00pm and 7:30pm, respectively. Tickets may
be purchased @ $50.00 each.
We are also certainly aware that many of our brothers have their own banquets planned and in consideration of this possi-
bility, we invite you to place an ad saluting Bro. Coulon For further information, please contact Bro. Ellis @ (773) 259-
0769.
Fraternally yours,
Donald J. Dew, Basileus
The Brothers of
Epsilon Rho & Xi Chapters
Presents
The Masquerade The Masquerade The Masquerade The Masquerade
Charity Ball & Silent Auction
Saturday, October 29, 2005 9p-2a
At the
Zuhrah Shrine Center
2540 Park Ave., MPLS, MN 55404
Donation: $25
For information contact: Bro. Browne (612) 382-8659
Rho Gamma Gamma Chapter-Chicago, IL
Founder’s Day Banquet, Saturday, November 19, 2005 Hyatt Regency - Chicago (Regency Ballroom C-D)
West Tower - Gold Level Tickets $60/person
151 E. Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60601 7pm - Until Silent Auction & Cocktails - 7:00pm Dinner - 8:00pm Music & Dancing - After Dinner
For convenient online ticket purchases visit:
http://rhogammagamma.org/founders05.htm
FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL: 773-617-8261 or 312-491-7744 or
Email: [email protected]
For details or questions please contact Bro. Ron Bryant (708) 829For details or questions please contact Bro. Ron Bryant (708) 829For details or questions please contact Bro. Ron Bryant (708) 829For details or questions please contact Bro. Ron Bryant (708) 829----1204120412041204
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DATE TIME EVENT PLACE COST
Sunday, November 13, 2005 10:45a Morning Worship Service Du Page A.M.E. Church
4300 Yackley Ave., Lisle,
IL 60532
Your Time
Sunday, November 13, 2005 5p Achievement Week Banquet Guest Speaker
35th Grand Basileus
Dorsey C. Miller
Diplomat West Banquet
Hall
681 West North Ave,
Elmhurst, IL
(North Ave & Rte 83)
$50.00
Monday, November 14, 2005 7p Monday Night
Football
Champs Sports Bar
17W517 E. Roosevelt,
Lombard, IL
Cash Bar
Eat on Your
Own
Tuesday, November 15,
2005 All Day Reclaim a Brother Day
To be a
Friend.
Wednesday, November 16,
2005 TBD AOIP TBD Your Time
Thursday, November 17,
2005
8p-12a 94th Anniversary of
OMEGA PSI PHI
Evening of Live Jazz and
After party with Mu Xi
Hillside Holiday Inn
4400 Frontage Rd, I-290 &
Mannheim Rd
Cash Bar
Free
Admission
Friday, November 18, 2005
9:00pm Celebration Party
Kick it with the Ques
TDB $10.00
Saturday, November 19,
2005
9:00pm TDB TDB TDB
The Tenth District of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated
Bro. Kurmmell W. Knox, Esq., District Representative
The Que-municator is a quarterly publication from the office of the Tenth District Director of Public Relations. Publication
will be in the; Fall, Winter Spring & Summer. Submissions are encouraged to be made via email to: [email protected] or
[email protected]. The District Director of Public Relations is Bro. Timothy W. Tyler. Please contact him with
any questions: cell (630) 710-9729 or home (630) 910-1911.
