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GRAND BASILEUS Brother Warren G. Lee, Jr. 38th Grand Basileus Supreme Council Roster

Warren G. Lee, Jr. George H. Grace Mark E. Jackson Jonathan N. Griffin 38th Grand Basileus Immediate Past 3rd District Representative 13th District Representative MPRI 3951 Snapfinger Parkway, Grand Basileus 4314 4th St., N. W. Washington, DC APO AE 09356 Decatur, GA 30035 P.O. Box 970187 Voice over IP - (706) 214.587.2266 – Cell Miami, FL 33197-0187 20011-7302 202.491.6011 659-4250 [email protected] 305.936.6435 – Cell [email protected] Cell Phone - 011707937442 [email protected] [email protected] Carl A. Blunt Dewey A. Ortiz 1st Vice Grand Basileus Alexander Gibson 4th District Representative 8912 E. Pinnacle Undergraduate/ P. O. Box 13314 Peak Road, #413 Intermediate Rep. Columbus, OH Scottsdale, AZ 85255-3649 737 Arbor Drive 43213-0314 Former Grand Basilei 480.236.2015 – Cell Ypsilanti, MI 48197 614.657.7044 Ex-Officio Supreme 1stvicegrandbasileus@ 313.598.5254 – [email protected] oppf.org Fraternity Cell Council Members [email protected] Ed Morant Jamin A. Powell 5th District Representative James S. Avery 706 Fenwick Close 2nd Vice Grand Basileus Philip Merchant III - 28th Grand Basileus Murfreesboro, TN 37130 (609) 409-1365- Home 2 Rieder Court Undergraduate/ 615.491.8328 [email protected] Somerset, NJ 08873 Intermediate Rep. [email protected] 404.734.1429 – cell 1551 Mission Springs Dr. Dr. Edward J Braynon, Jr. 2ndvicegrandbasileus@ Katy, TX 77450 Octavio Miro - 30th Grand Basileus oppf.org 832.453.6888 – 6th District Representative (305) 932-7433- Home fraternity cell 1106 Ellis Avenue, NE Lewis Anderson Organgeburg, SC 29115 Burnel E Coulon Grand Keeper of James E. Swinson 803.707.0207 - 31st Grand Basileus Records & Seal Undergraduate/ [email protected] (317) 293-9919- Home P. O. Box 361512 Intermediate Rep. [email protected] Decatur, GA 30036-1512 103 West Kelly St. Keith Jackson 7th District Representative 404.734.1453 – cell Mount Olive, NC 28365 Dr. Moses C. Norman P. O. Box 390158 [email protected] 919.806.9086 – - 33rd Grand Basileus Snellville, GA 30039 905 Regency Crest Dr. SW Fraternity Cell 678.464.8807 Atlanta, GA 30331 Antonio F. Knox [email protected] 404.312.7355 Grand Keeper of Finance [email protected] 2304 Hoot Owl Court Glenn E. Rice Raleigh, NC 27603 8th District Representative C. Tyrone Gilmore Sr. 919.609.8569 – Cell 7109 E. 129th St. - 34th Grand Basileus 505 [email protected] Grandview, MO 64030 N. Briarwood Road District 816.234.5908 Spartanburg, SC 29301 Michael R. D. Adams [email protected] 864.809.7707 Grand Counselor Representatives [email protected] 5536 Valley Forge Avenue Carlton Pickron Willie F. Hinchen Baton Rouge, LA 70808 1st District 9th District Representative 404.808.8020 – Cell Representative P. O. Box 2020 Dr. Dorsey Miller - [email protected] 18 Greenwich Rd. DeSoto, TX 75123-2020 35th Grand Basileus Amherst, MA 01002 972.979.4770 6008 NW 62nd Ter. Rev. Farrell J. 413.262.9644 [email protected] Parkland, FL 33067 Duncombe [email protected] 954.298.4042 Grand Chaplain Climent Edmond [email protected] 7013 Wyngrove Ct. James W. Jordan 10th District Representative Montgomery, AL 36117 2nd District 201 N. Scoville Ave. Oak Park, IL 60302 Lloyd J. Jordan, Esq. 334.322.3640 – Cell Representative - 36th Grand Basileus [email protected] 6505 Collamer Road 708.951.1911 [email protected] 264A G Street S.W. Upper E. Syracuse, NY 13057 Washington, DC Michael R. Morgan 315.559.7788 20024-4336 Grand Marshal [email protected] Charles Peevy 202-256.3109 12th District Representative P. O. Box 201 [email protected] 1344 East San Remo Ave. Raleigh, NC 27602 Gilbert, AZ 85234 919.247.2225 – 602.617.3443 Fraternity Cell [email protected] [email protected] Message from the 38th Grand Basileus Brothers, As I read this issue of the Oracle, I am reminded that sometimes in Omega; our challenges point us in the direction of our accomplishments. With that understanding, I am pleased to offer this edition for your consumption. These pages represent a sampling of our present accomplishments. They highlight our progress toward a future envisioned by our Founders; one in which Omega serves as a beacon of hope for the less fortunate in our society. The articles featured here provide glimpses of both our challenges and suc- cesses. On the one hand, we face external challenges such as a turbulent economy. On the other hand, we see proof of our ability to overcome and succeed through the collective efforts of our Membership. For almost a century, we continue to make a difference where we live, work and play. Lifting as we climb…to bring about a change for the better. That is our tradition. That is also a roadmap to a brighter future. I sincerely believe that if we are to continue making progress, we must embrace change. Change is the essence of progress. The Founders understood this simple truth and left us the Cardinal Principles as our compass. On the ‘Omega Compass’, true north should always point in the direction of Uplift. Many of the submis- sions here are a testimony to that ideal. Honoring Omega’s traditions also requires that we embrace change. By em- phasizing the importance of developing character, competence and making a lasting contribution to humanity, we enhance the meaning of “Membership”. Through our programs of social, cultural and economic uplift, we improve the quality of life in our communities. By promoting a culture of ‘service to others’, we build our brand as a source of progressive leadership in today’s world. Meeting these challenges will enable us to honor our Founders and ensure that Omega will be here for future generations.

Fraternally, WARREN G. LEE, JR. 38th Grand Basileus

4 Spring 2009 Oracle Message from the Interim Editor to the Oracle Greetings Brothers, The following pages contain many articles that showcase our international organization and the programs that characterize our collective efforts. I am amazed and proud to be associated with a brotherhood that remains committed to the ideals of our Founders. This edition attempts to revisit a traditional Oracle format, combined with some new features highlighting social issues that impact our community at large. There are a number of brothers who are journalists, writers, editors and subject matter experts that devoted their time and talents to make this edition possible. I am confident you will find the next few pages informative. I wish to thank those brothers for their editorial contributions. The art of managing and producing a publication that addresses the vision of our elected leadership, while keeping the brotherhood connected and informed requires deliberate efforts and cooperation of brothers at the local, district and international level. The quality of our Oracle largely depends on brothers submitting quality articles and photographs that ad- here to the submission guidelines. The office of the District Director of Public Relations (DDPR) is an extremely important component in this process of producing an informative and inclusive Oracle. Due to the volume of articles submitted for publication in the Oracle, it is therefore necessary for all chapter articles to be submitted directly to the District Director of Public Relations. This will allow your DDPR to screen and edit the articles as needed. Unfortunately, articles that do not meet the submission guidelines must be rejected. I hope this edition meets your approval. I look forward to serving as your Interim Editor and if you have ideas, suggestions or comments regarding ways to improve the content of the Oracle, please send your comments to [email protected].

Fraternally, Michael A. Boykin Interim Editor to the Oracle Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.

5 Spring 2009 Oracle Message From The First Vice Grand Basileus BROTHERS,

Let me express my sincerest gratitude to all of you for your stalwart support of the 2009 Leadership Conference. Because of your support and commitment, we are enjoying an unprecedented projected number of registrants for the 2009 Leadership Conference. The Las Vegas Leadership Task Force has developed a solid foundation, with Beta Mu Mu and Kappa Xi Chapters working cooperatively to address the needs of the brothers and their families. Brothers Mikal Littlejohn and Tim McElroy are co-chairing the Task Force. George Smith and Ms. Chere Turner have conducted weekly Leadership calls and have maintained effective communication between IHQ and all parties, while Phil Merchant and Jamin Powell have crafted exciting evening activities for the undergraduate delegation. In addition, this year’s speakers and presenters are prepared to provide not only exciting, but useful and effective information. I cannot name all of the people who are contributing to the early success of this event, without inadvertently omitting someone. I don’t want anyone to feel slighted if I fail to mention them, but I would be remiss if I did not recognize Noah Holt for his tremendous effort in negotiating tremendous discounted room rates and Ms. Kyra Rutherford for managing the travel account at a huge savings. Finally to the District Representatives, your cooperation has been extremely valuable. You agreed to support the Leadership Conference effort by guaranteeing a minimum number of registrants from your Districts. Even though we have experienced unexpected budget in- creases, which have caused the District numbers to be adjusted, all District Representatives have been champions for the conference. To all, please continue to encourage Leadership Conference registration and let’s see which DR can take the crown away from Willie Hinchen and the 9th District for highest percentage of District Leadership Conference participation. Thank You all for your continued support.

YOURS IN FRIENDSHIP AND FRATERNITY, Brother Carl A. Blunt First Vice Grand Basileus

6 Spring 2009 Oracle “LOOK TO THE WEST, O OMEGA!”

Greetings my Noble Brothers,

The Brothers of the Massive and Progressive 12th District welcome you, your Quettes, families and friends to exciting Las Vegas to participate in our 2009 Leadership Conference. We have heard the Brotherhood regarding your preferred desires for a LC agenda – to revisit the procedural “basics” of fraternity leadership. Focused workshops will be held for both district AND chapter officers, including DRs, chapter basilei, 1st and 2nd VDRs, district and chapter KRS and KFs, district chaplains, Achievement Week and Talent Hunt chairs. We will also provide Financial Literacy and Power Politics presentations, along with a Service Awards luncheon. And that’s just Friday! Saturday will be dedicated to Lampados Club training, Omega history and rituals, an Undergraduate themed luncheon, and presentations on the 2010 Raleigh Conclave and 2011 Centennial. Our mission is to give you something you can not get anyplace else, especially in these difficult economic times. You can not afford to miss this conference! These will be the most exciting, brotherly, educational 72 hours of your life!

Fraternally yours, Charles C. Peevy Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. 29th Twelfth District Representative 1344 E. San Remo Ave. Gilbert, AZ., 85234 Ph: 602-617-3443 Fax: 480-219-5269 E-Mail: [email protected]

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8 Spring 2009 Oracle PRE LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE ACTIVITIES

DATE TIME EVENT

TUESDAY, July 21, 2009 TBA 13th District Meeting WEDNESDAY, July 22, 2009 TBA 13th District Meeting THURSDAY, July 23, 2009 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM Golf Tournament 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM VIP Reception @ Queensridge 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM Supreme Council Meeting 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM Local Hospitality Room Open

LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE 2009 ACTIVITIES

DATE TIME EVENT

FRIDAY, July 24, 2009 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM General Opening Session 9:15 AM – 12:30 PM Officer Training for: * District Representatives (DRs) * District Officers, Achievement & Talent Hunt Chairs * Directors of Publicity * 1st/2nd Vice DRs / Baseli * District Keeper of Finance * District Keeper of Records & Seal * District Counselors * District Chaplains 9:15 AM – 12:30 PM Non–Officer, Directors / Chairmen - Concurrent session. - Financial Literacy 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM Awards Luncheon Omega Science Journal Presentation, GE Intern recognition 2:45 PM - 5:00 PM Closing Session The Power of Politics 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM Local Hospitality

SATURDAY, July 25, 2009 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Health Initiative Panel 9:15 AM - 12:30 PM Lampados General Session Non-Lampados Concurrent Session 9:15 AM – 12:30 PM Omega History & Rituals 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM Undergrad Luncheon w/ Speaker TBD 2:45 PM - 4:00 PM Lampados continued w/ “Stop the Violence Presentation” 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM Raleigh Conclave & Centennial presentations Local recognitions Closing Session 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM Local Hospitality 11:30 PM - 2:00 AM Undergraduate Reception Sponsored by the Undergraduate Council @ the Moulin Rouge 10:00 PM - 12:00 AM George Wallace “Q” Night Comedy Show

SUNDAY, July 26, 2009 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM Worship Service 12:00 PM Depart for home (Safe Travels)

9 Spring 2009 Oracle RESOLUTION FOR Brother Lorenza “Ren” Conner, an Omega Warrior SUBMITTED BY Brother Warren G.Lee Jr., 38th Grand Basileus Brother (Reverend) Farrell Duncombe, Grand Chaplain

I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. 2 Timothy 4:7 (KJV) Whereas, Almighty God, the Supreme Basileus of the Universe has called Brother Lorenza “Ren” Connor from a time temporal to life eternal; And whereas, Brother Connor was initiated into Lambda Epsilon Chapter, the Mother Pearl of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated on April 28, 1964; Tuskegee University. And whereas, while heaven rejoices his arrival, the brotherhood of Omega collectively sheds a bittersweet tear in having Brother Connor leave our beloved fold; we shall always cherish his memory and steadfast service to his country and Fraternity. The brilliance of a star has diminished and manhood laid low; And whereas, Brother Connor proudly and boldly embodied and upheld the Cardinal Principles of Manhood, Scholarship, Perseverance and Uplift. Brother Connor grew up in Cartersville, Georgia where he was a star quarterback. He was an unusual sight in the early years of the Vietnam War: a black pilot. It was in 1967 while piloting an F-4D Phantom II fighter jet during a combat mission over the hills of Tuyen Quang Province, when he and his co-pilot were shot down. Brother Connor, who was 24 when he was killed, had been officially listed as missing and presumed dead for most of the years since his crash. On October 2, 2008, the United States Defense Department announced that human remains found last year during the excavation of a crash site deep in the Viet- namese jungle were those of our beloved Brother Connor. And whereas, after more than 40 years of toil, anguish and worry, the family of Brother Connor can finally rest easy and be at peace because his remains will be returned home. Brother Connor will be laid to rest with full military honors, next to his mother who herself died never ceasing her prayers for him, never knowing his fate; Be it therefore resolved that on behalf of the 38th Grand Basileus Warren G. Lee Jr., the Supreme Council and the Brothers of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated, we hereby commend the soul of our deceased Brother, Lorenza “Ren” Connor, to Almighty God for eternal keeping and we will pray for the safekeeping comfort of his bereaved family.

Brother Kevin L. Boyce First African American to Serve as Ohio Treasurer of State SUBMITTED BY Bro. Bryan K. Dirke

COLUMBUS, OH- Ohio Treasurer Kevin L. Boyce was raised by a single mother and his grandmother, who taught him the values of hard work and responsibility to create opportunities to succeed in life. Brother Boyce has put those values to use in his own life and his public career. It is through those values that Boyce developed understanding of the importance of public service and even more importantly, the belief that everyone has a duty and a role to play to make tomorrow better than today. It’s a belief that led Brother Boyce to pursue a career in public service, including his nearly eight years as a member of Columbus City Council. Boyce served as Council’s President Pro tem and Chair- man of the Finance Committee, a position in which he led efforts to make city government run more effective and efficient to improve services and save tax dollars. During his tenure on Council, Columbus the 15th largest city in the nation –established a record of balanced budgets and is the largest city in the country with an AAA Bond Rating from all three major bond rating agencies. Brother Boyce also served as Executive Director of Knowledge Works Ohio, a non-profit organization created for the sole purpose of improving Ohio’s public school systems through policy development and advocacy. Prior to Columbus City Council, Boyce served as Chief of Staff in the Ohio House of Represen- tatives for the Democratic Caucus, and served in the City of Toledo administration during the 90’s. A graduate of Columbus East High, Brother Boyce, 37, was initiated into Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. in 1993 at the University of Toledo were he graduated after receiving academic and athletic scholarships to help put him through school. Brother Boyce, who also has a master’s degree in administration from Central Michigan University, lives with wife Crystal, and his two sons Kevin Jr., and Kristopher. Brother Boyce is currently an active member of Mu Iota Chapter in Columbus, Ohio.

10 Spring 2009 Oracle Omega4Life Leadership Development Program with General Electric

ATLANTA, GA - The General Electric (GE) Company and Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. recently launched and identi- fied the first participants in the Omega4Life Leadership Development Program. The program is designed to provide undergraduate Fraternity members of proven academic excellence with mentoring and leadership training to assist in career development. Omega4Life is a structured, one- year program featuring GE-supported career fairs, leadership symposiums and potential internships. The program is open to students majoring in the concentration areas of Mathematics, Science, Engineering & Technology, Computer Science, and Business (Finance, Management, & Market- ing). The inaugural class includes the following Brothers:

• Shaka Mitchell, Sophomore at Southern Illinois University • Eual Phillips, Senior at Grambling State University • Chaztin Stigers, Senior at Jarvis Christian College • Kevin Purcell, Junior at State University of New York

This unique opportunity promises to be a stimulating and rewarding experience for successful applicants and for GE. We encourage undergraduate Brothers who are active members and have Sophomore, Junior, or Senior class Picture 1: Shaka Mitchell, Eual Phillips, Tony Mathis, Chaztin Stigers, standing to apply. The next phase of applications will be Darryl Robinson, Byron Mumford, Don Respress accepted as of May 2009 until July 2009. Do not miss Picture 2: Kevin Purcell, Chaztin Stigers, Shaka Mitchell & Eual Phillips this opportunity which clearly provides Uplift to those men Picture 3: Brother Michael A. Wright, Jr. who persevere and act scholarly.

11 Spring 2009 Oracle Rear Admiral Brother Manson K. Brown Honored for His Commitment

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rear Admiral member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., and im- Brother Manson K. Brown was honored at a mediate past president of the National Naval Officers “Salute to Diversity” Reception with a Thur- Association, Inc. “I am pleased and privileged to be good Marshall Flag Officers Award. The Thur- linked with a statesman such as Thurgood Marshall,” good Marshall College Fund (TMCF) joined said Brother Brown, a civil engineer who has risen with 47 public historically black colleges and through the ranks of the U.S. Coast Guard to command universities to honor African-American flag the service’s largest geographic district. “This is truly officers of the U.S. Armed Forces. a humbling experience and I am honored to build upon The 14th Coast Guard District Com- Justice Marshall’s legacy by furthering his commitment mander, Brother Manson K. Brown, was to leadership.” honored for his commitment to service and “I have thoroughly enjoyed my years in the United leadership that embodies the qualities of the States Coast Guard and I recommend a career in our late Justice Thurgood Marshall, former As- service to any young person looking for adventure and sociate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. opportunities for professional growth,” says Brother The “Salute to Diversity” Reception Brown, a 1978 graduate of the Coast Guard Academy was held at Gallup world headquarters in in New London, Conn. “Officer or enlisted, the Coast Washington, D.C. Guard offers opportunities to grow and learn in a dy- Brother Brown is a Washington, D.C. namic environment.” Brother Manson K. Brown native, growing up in northwest D.C., and graduating from Saint John’s College High School. Active in the community, Brown is a

12 Spring 2009 Oracle A Rising Star in Physics at Morehouse College FROM ITS INCEPTION, Omega Psi Phi BY BROTHER SCOTT WATSON has been graced with undergraduate high achievers in both scholastic and extracurricular pursuits. There of Collegiate Scholars, the most prestigious scholarship is a strong tradition of Omega men who have dis- honor society for underclassmen in America. tinguished themselves in the physical sciences, from Brother Copeland has been rewarded for his Founder Frank Coleman, who served as chair of the scholarly achievement by being given opportunities for Department of Physics at Howard University for research at top research facilities, and with prominent decades to Brother Ronald McNair, Ph.D., a well-re- researchers during his collegiate sojourn. He has interned garded Laser physicist and astronaut who was killed or either done research at the Lawrence Livermore in the Challenger space shuttle accident. Another Laboratory in Livermore, CA, the Brookhaven National young Omega man portends to make his mark in the Laboratory in Long Island, NY and with Dr. R. Barillon world of physics and applied engineering. of Universite’ Louis Pasteur, Institut de Recherches Sub- atomique, Strasbourg (Institute of Subatomic Research, University of Strasbourg, France). In this early stage of his training, Brother Copeland has become a seasoned investigator and produced some impressive research. A scholarship from the Department of Homeland Security allowed him to produce a study on CdZnTe (CZT), a crystal alloy of cadmium telluride and zinc telluride, “one of the top materials to be used in gamma and neutron detectors” so that radiation detec- tor devices can be improved along with “devices that help prevent the spread of nuclear materials,” in addition to applications to nuclear medicine. Concerning this experience he comments, “It has allowed me the chance to partake in a field of research that I was initially un- familiar with and has increased my expertise in another portion of health, medical and nuclear physics.” Originally, he wanted to study political science as a precursor to a life of public service, but his math and science aptitude steered him in his present direction, where he has found his niche to uplift humankind through the application of science and technology to pressing human needs. But he is not simply a science “grind”; he is active in student government as the current SGA Correspond- ing Secretary at Morehouse College. And he is serious Brother Christopher Copeland (Psi Chapter, weight lifter. A graduate of the International Baccalaure- 2008) has a record of stellar accomplishments as a ate program at Hillsborough High School in Tampa, FL, scholar and student. A double major in Physics and Brother Copeland has a bright future ahead of him, for Mathematics at Morehouse College, he has achieved he has exemplified excellence in whatever he has put his the apex of collegiate scholarly honor by being elect- hands to fulfill. May God richly bless him on his journey ed a member of the Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society, as he embodies our Cardinal Principles and seeks to the oldest and most prestigious scholarship honor serve humankind through his God-given gifts and talents society in America. For his superior scholarship dur- which he has been a faithful steward. ing his freshman and sophomore years at Morehouse, he was selected a member of the National Society

13 Spring 2009 Oracle From the Omega Archives CORRESPONDENCE FROM THE FOUNDERS November 1962

14 Spring 2009 Oracle 15 Spring 2009 Oracle PRESIDENT WhatOBAMA: his presidency means for African-Americans. b y B r o t h e r R a n d y M c I L w a i n Emmy Award Winning Reporter NBC 5 KXAS TV Dallas

S I WATCHED PRESIDENT OBAMA’S most recent nationally televised news conference, it Awas ABC Reporter Ann Compton who asked, “How has race impacted your presidency? Do you feel the impact of race as you deal with other world leaders?” The President acknowledged the obvious history of the moment of his taking the Oath of Office. He remarked briefly of our nation’s collective pride associated with his election that lasted in his words, “for all of a day,” as the United States voters took a major step away from a past seared with violent discrimination. President Obama believes he will be judged on his handling of the economy and an aggressive agenda including Healthcare, Education, and Jobs. I humbly disagree with our President. Just as in football, where African-Americans were for decades, denied opportunities to play quarterback because it was thought we lacked leadership skills for the position, President Obama’s leadership too will be viewed through the prism of race, of whether an African- American can rise to the challenges that confront our nation and our world and emerge a winner.

16 Spring 2009 Oracle The irony of this, is that the household, without a Father or by Grandparents in an impoverished most critical sets of eyes on the circumstance is not insurmountable to success. That education and President as he navigates the world’s the ability to speak with people and to listen to other’s ideas is not highest office belong to African- weakness, President Obama has made it cool for African-American American voters who know that boys who’s neighborhoods value physicality over intellect to have President Obama’s margin for error pride in simply being smart and respectful. He’s done it in a way is slim, that any mistakes, missteps or that oozes confidence, with an electric smile and without an ounce misspoken words will be magnified of hate. beyond all reasonable logic. Let’s face In that sense, perhaps the President is Jesus, a savoir who by it, political adversaries of President example has captured the imaginations of future generations of boys Obama on both sides have referred just like him, searching for someone to nurture their passions and to him mockingly as, “Jesus.” Can wash away the sins of record levels of incarceration, unemployment anyone ever remember any elected and educational failure. official being compared to the Savior President Obama, may actually believe that the excitement of of all Christians in any circumstance? Clearly these political times in Amer- ica’s history are uncharted waters and it is African-American boys across this nation, who ultimately will not only learn to tread water, but to swim with strength in a nation that has drowned their voices, their dreams, their leaders for generations. President Obama has what nearly every African-American boy identifies with as success, he has ce- lebrity-status. Television appearanc- es, magazine covers, public speeches, the only people who rival the Presi- dent in popularity are celebrities of stage, screen, music and athletics, the people who for decades have served “The President is their favorite baller. as untouchable surrogates of manhood and what it means to be a man He’s got the fly wife and cute kids, to African-American boys who were absent fathers and rarely see a male He’s got money, He’s got a great house, teacher in the most formative years of development. He’s got power, He’s got a jump shot, The President is their favorite “baller.” He’s got the fly wife and and he can rap, boy can he rap! ” cute kids, He’s got money, He’s got a his election as America’s 44th and first African-American President great house, He’s got power, He’s got lasted, “for all of a day,” that he will be judged on his performance a jump shot, and he can rap, boy can regarding the economy, healthcare and education, true enough he rap! Ever been to an Obama Rally but many of us, especially African-American men and boys, we’ve and heard the cadence call, “YES WE waited patiently for this moment of validation, for this instance of CAN,” chanted repeatedly by thou- equality for all our lives! sands? It is every bit a concert and That feeling didn’t end January 21, 2009, its intensity is as African-American boys especially strong as ever and as sure as I was before President Obama’s election have joined the chorus, understand- that I would never live to see an African-American Man elected ing that the power of spoken word President of the United States in my lifetime, I am equally certain can inspire without a musical beat. today, there will be another, inspired by the skinny kid, with the That being reared in a single parent funny name who believed that America had a place for him too.

17 Spring 2009 Oracle Omega Doctor Leads Los Angeles

B y B r o t h e r SDisaster c o t t W a t s o n Center terrorist attack or the result of civil THE IMAGES of Hurricane Katrina are indelibly etched into unrest. the consciousness of America and the world, akin to the horrific Brother Upperman views the images of war which have haunted our psyches over the last half Hurricane Katrina experience as an century. From the dead, bloated bodies floating in the fetid waters instructive paradigm of what happens of New Orleans’ predominately African American wards to the when there is no coordinated plan- masses of desperate people seeking food and medical help for ning. “It’s not an exact corollary to their children, one question hovers in our hearts: How can this health care in Los Angeles, but Ka- have happened in America? Beyond the initial halting and tepid trina is a case-in-point of what hap- response of the Bush administration, the political in-fighting and pens when you don’t have resources turf wars waged between local, state and federal politicians and in place and people who don’t know agencies which exacerbated the human suffering, the reality is that how to work on kids.” The work he when all the pundits have spoken and the politicians and agencies and his team have embarked upon is have exonerated themselves, the truth is that New Orleans and the meant to be a model for integrated, Gulf Coast were simply not prepared for a natural disaster of this multi-modal, interdisciplinary disaster preparedness efforts magnitude. nationwide. “We’ve been working together to develop not just a A Son of Omega, imbued with the Four Cardinal Principles, way of dealing with children but something that could actually be is stepping into the gap to address this issue of disaster prepared- promoted for all ages,” comments Dr. Upperman. “And it has to ness and management. Brother Jeffrey S. Upperman, M.D., FACS, do with not only having appropriate care standards but being able FAAP, associate professor of pediatric surgery at the Keck School to share these care standards in a way that all practitioners, even of Medicine of the University of Southern California and the in remote corners of our country, could take advantage of.” director of the Trauma program at the world-renowned Childrens Along with his principal collaborator, computer scientist Hospital of Los Angeles, recently received a $5 million grant from Dr. Robert Neches, division director of the University of South- the Department of Health and Human Services to establish a cen- ern California’s Information Sciences Institute, they have devel- ter which is developing cutting-edge pediatric disaster prepared- oped what they term an “adaptive planning paradigm” as the pro- ness plans and strategies. As director of the Los Angeles Pediatric cess blueprint for this program. In this scheme, this paradigm will Disaster Preparedness Project, Brother Upperman is attempting to encompass “developing pediatric disaster preparedness strategies make sure that the regions’ children and youth receive the medical including evacuation and reunification plans, telecommunication care they need in the case of a disaster, whether it is an earthquake, education strategies and planning, including telemedicine robots,

18 Spring 2009 Oracle pediatric disaster training drill training and assessment encountered in the wake of Hurricane Katrina and the ensuing in Los Angeles County, as well as hospital disaster plan chaos, as it impacted disaster relief efforts for the most vulner- preparation and multi-center disaster response training able among us, children: exercise training tools,” states Brother Upperman. Brother Upperman’s love for children and the satisfaction he experienced helping families—which motivated him to pursue pediatric surgery as his 1. Create a “business card” for your child just like yours. Include specialty—along with his background in the military their name, address, phone number on the front, and a list of helps explain the focus of the program he is developing. emergency contacts on the back, including out-of-state relatives and your pediatrician. Make them promise to keep the cards in Formerly a Major in the U.S. Army Reserves, in 2004 their pocket or backpack. he was deployed as a trauma surgeon in Operation Iraqi Freedom II as a member of the 848th Forward Surgi- 2. Coordinate with other parents to arrange for each of your chil- cal Team, stationed at the now infamous Abu Ghraib dren to have a “buddy”—another child in their class or playground prison. He describes the experience as “truly a baptism that they should stay close to in an emergency. Get parents and by fire.” His deployment had a profound, visceral effect buddies together every six months to review family disaster plans. on him, helping him reflect on the issue of disaster planning and preparedness. Dr. Upperman comments, 3. Make sure your children know who to call if they cannot reach “You find yourself questioning whether where you work you—designate an out-of-town friend or relative to be a point of and where you live would really be prepared for a cata- contact. Once a month, schedule a time for your child to call that strophic incident.” Thus, it is easy to understand why he relative just to say hello. The more regularly they communicate, the solicited the assistance of Dr. Neches, who has worked more comfortable they will be calling in an emergency. with the Marine Corps in using information technol- 4. Every household has features that can be dangerous in the ogy solutions to address logistics management problems event of a disaster—things like overhead lights, unsecured water in military flight operations. Dr. Upperman drew upon heaters or bookcases, toxic or flammable household cleaners or this expertise in the development of “advanced software chemicals. Get your children to help you search the house and systems for pediatric emergency response strategy, train- make a list of potential hazards. Use the search as an opportunity ing and execution.” to teach them about the importance of household safety. Behind his role as the Director of the Pediatric Disaster Resources & Training Center of Los Angeles is 5. Volunteer to work with your children, their classmates and an accomplished and well-respected academic pediatric their teacher to create a checklist the class can use in the event of surgeon and clinician with a big heart, exemplifying an earthquake or other emergency. Create the checklist as a group, the Cardinal Principles of Omega Psi Phi: Manhood, and produce pocket-size copies of the checklist for your children Scholarship, Perseverance and Uplift. A 1987 gradu- to keep in their desks at school. ate of Stanford University with a bachelor’s degree in 6. Create a list with your children of all the “helpers” they can Human Biology and a Master’s degree in Sociology, count on if there is an emergency and you are not together. The list Brother Upperman was initiated into the Omega Psi would include teachers, doctors, nurses, firemen, policemen. With Phi Fraternity through Alpha Mu Chapter at Stanford young children, create a collage with pictures of the helpers. The during the spring of 1983, as a member of the “Days goal is to ensure kids will feel comfortable and safe with caretakers and Nights of Toil” line. He subsequently matriculated and emergency workers. at the New Jersey Medical School where he received his medical degree and completed his residency in surgery. 7. Have you child create a shopping list for the family’s disaster This was followed by a fellowship in pediatric surgery at preparedness kit and shop for items together. Have them help you the University of Pittsburgh, where he later served on pick the storage place, and put them in charge of one of the items the faculty of the school of medicine. He is active in a in the kit.” number of academic medical associations, including the prestigious American College of Surgeons As a medical clinician and parent, his concerns not We salute the pioneering leadership of Brother only deal with the proper logistical systems and proto- Upperman as he works to brings solutions to the human cols being in place. He also emphasizes the central role suffering resulting from potential circumstances which we parents, guardians and adults play in disaster prepared- don’t want to face, but which are inevitable in this present ness programs. Dr. Upperman puts forth the follow- climate of terrorist threats and increasingly severe natural ing tips which will help prevent some of the problems disasters.

19 Spring 2009 Oracle O M E G A M E N M U S T L E A D The National Effort To Stop Intimate Partner Violence B y P e t e r C . H a r v e y Pi Chapter 1976 - Mu Gamma Gamma Chapter Former Attorney General of New Jersey

Real men do not beat or threaten violence against women. Abusive conduct, whether physical or psychological, is not funny. It is not cute. It is not cool or hip. It is a crime. More importantly, it destroys the fabric of our families and communities.

We must put an end to intimate partner violence – and only men can do it. Omegas should be leaders in the national movement against domestic violence. We cannot stand by silently on such an important issue. Here's what we can do. First, each Omega Chapter should host an annual forum with experts on intimate partner violence issues to educate the public and develop practi- cal community-based strategies to reduce violence. For undergraduate Chapters, these programs should be held on campus, preferably during domestic violence month (formerly October, now May). For graduate Chapters, these programs should be held in the community. In many instances, Chap- ters should combine their efforts and host joint programs. Second, each Chapter should develop a working relationship with a domestic violence advocacy group in the Chapter’s community to assist that group in its work. The Chapter can assist with fundraising, clothing drives, book donations or other helpful activities. According to a February 2009 press release by National Resource Center on Domestic Violence at the University of Connecticut, most survivors staying at domestic violence shelters are 18-34 years old and have children under age 18. About 24% of shelter residents face transportation challenges. We can help shelters solve transportation and other issues. Now, the why of it. Violence is learned behavior. At some point in our development as young men, some of us decided that we should solve disagreements through violence or the threat of violence. Perhaps we emulated our fathers, uncles or other men in our homes. Perhaps we emulated an older brother or friends. Maybe it was some image we saw on screen that persuaded us that walking away from an argument or agreeing to disagree, especially with a girlfriend, simply was not manly or cool enough. Whatever the reason, here we are now. President Barack Obama is in the White

20 Spring 2009 Oracle House with a beautiful wife and family enjoying a healthy family PENNSYLVANIA: In 2007, 121 people were killed in domestic relationship. At the same time, our neighborhoods are replete with violence incidents, 95 victims (63 females and 32 males) and 26 per- examples of men and women in physical and psychological combat petrators who committed suicide (23) or were killed by police (3). Of that will lead to imprisonment, death and broken lives. In many the victims who died, 7 (4 girls, 3 boys) were between the ages of 1-12 homes, our wives and girlfriends are terrified of us, and we hurt them years old, and 3 (2 girls, 1 boy) were between the ages of 13-18 years while proclaiming our purported love. old. At a total of 14 murder-suicides arising from domestic violence, Whether we are aware of it or not, we all know a Brother or Pennsylvania was fourth in the nation in 2007 in murder-suicides man who is abusing his wife or girlfriend. We also know a woman behind Florida (24), Texas (24) and California (17). who is being abused. We have seen the signs of abuse, even if we TEXAS: In 2006, there were 186,868 family violence incidents did not recognize them at the time. A 2004 Allstate Foundation reported. 120 women were killed by their partner. 12,356 adults and national poll on domestic violence revealed that 3 out of 4 (74%) 16,968 children received shelter from abusive relationships. respondents personally know some- The majority (73%) of family violence one who is or has been a victim victims are female. of domestic violence. Moreover, Approximately 1.5 million So where does it end? Some approximately 33 million (15%) of results are predictable. Some violence all U.S. adults admit that they have women and 834,700 men are will lead to unproductive families been a victim of domestic violence. raped and/or physically assaulted with violence issues that continue for What lessons are our children several generations. Sometimes, family learning when they witness physical by an intimate partner each year. members will die. Their killers will be and mental abuse? Some, un- prosecuted and will spend a considerable doubtedly, will grow up believing amount of time in prison, with guaran- that love in a relationship includes teed unemployment when he or she is periodic physical and verbal abuse. released. This violence and incarcera- Thus, a woman who witnesses vio- tion produces trauma in families of both lence as a young girl is more likely the victim and perpetrator, from which to accept and live with it in her some families and neighborhoods never own life because that is what she recover. has observed. A young man will Even for those who do not suffer grow up honestly believing that he imprisonment, there are very severe must control his relationship with collateral consequences. For example, in a woman through aggressive force the employment context, the man will because that is what he has learned likely be fired, and not easily re-hired. from watching men in his home. In fact, most decision makers in busi- In fact, boys who witness domestic ness, women and men, do not want violence are twice as likely to abuse abusers in their work place. The theory is their own partners and children when they become adults. a simple one: if he will beat his wife or girlfriend, he will be violent in Give this idea some thought: would we be comfortable knowing the work place and, thereafter, the company will be sued for assault re- that our daughters are in a violent relationship with a man? More sulting in a settlement or verdict for big dollars. So, why take the risk? importantly, would we be proud to learn that our sons use violent The time has come to Stop the Violence. We must do so language and/or physical abuse in their relationships with women? before yet another generation accepts the false notion that we own It would be a badge of shame for us, and rightly so because we would our partner and can control her through beatings and intimidation. I ask ourselves where did our children learn this behavior and at what urge each Omega Brother and Chapter to implement the Stop the point did they find this conduct acceptable? The more searching Violence effort undertaken by our Fraternity. Details about the Stop question would be what role did our language or conduct play in the the Violence program can be found at our Fraternity’s website (Go to development of our children’s attitudes and behavior? www.oppf.org; click the “General Public” tab, then the “News/Media” The most recent domestic violence data collected by various tab). law enforcement organizations describes the enormity of the inti- More importantly, it requires that each of us engage in a con- mate partner violence problem: sistent conversation about intimate partner violence and undertake Approximately 1.5 million women and 834,700 men are raped and/ strategies that stop this behavior. For example, when we learn that or physically assaulted by an intimate partner each year. One in another Brother or man is abusing a woman, we should not ignore it. every four women will experience domestic violence in her lifetime. We must encourage that Brother or friend to stop and seek counsel- GEORGIA: In 2006, there were 54,010 reported cases of domestic ing immediately to learn how to stop being an abuser. Standing by in violence. There were 55 domestic violence-related homicides com- silence helps facilitate the abuse. In this case, silence may equal death. mitted by 45 men and 10 women. Brothers, we cannot delay our action any longer. We must dem- CALIFORNIA: In 2007, 110 women were killed by their hus- onstrate leadership in our communities on the issue of violence. We bands, ex-husbands or boyfriends, and 18 men were killed by their must live it personally. We also must live it organizationally by col- wives, ex-wives, or girlfriends. Law enforcement agencies received laborating annually with groups that have been consistently working 174,649 domestic violence calls, of which 69,422 involved weapons on domestic violence issues. We must act decisively, and right now. (firearms and knives). In 2006, 43,911 people, mostly men, were ar- rested for domestic violence.

21 Spring 2009 Oracle FI R ST DIST ICT

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SIGMA NU CHAPTER: >> Annual Achievement Week Celebration

PROVIDENCE, RI Sigma Nu Chap- nity. Brother Lima is a Brown University Alum ter held its Annual Achievement and C.E.O of the Black Air Foundation. Week Awards Banquet on Novem- First District Representative – Brother Dr. Car- ber 17, 2008 at the Airport Radis- leton Pickron was on hand to pin Brother Lima son Hotel, in Warwick, RI. Listed and recognize him for his consistent, longstand- below are the award recipients: ing service to Omega and the First District. Manny Barrows, senior vice-pres- Dr. DeNorris D. Crosby, District Scholarship ident of the Bank of Rhode Island recipient was recognized along with winners is the Citizen of the Year. Jason of the local High School Essay Contest from M. Fowler, vice president/general throughout the state for submitting the best essays. Keith Mathews manager of Enterprise Rent-a-Car “Most people are aware of our most vis- of Rhode Island received an award ible Fraternity Brothers like Michael Jordan, for Outstanding Community Service along with Ms. Patri- Shaquille O’Neal, Jesse Jackson, Vernon Jordan, cia Mathews. Ms. Mathews, the deceased mother, of Former and Earl Graves; but many folks don’t realize Basileus and 1st District Public Relations Director Brother we have members right her in Rhode Island Keith S. Mathews, was recognized posthumously. who are leaders throughout our local communi- Music One and Terrell Osborne (brother of musical art- ties” says Jerry Morgan, Golf Pro and Teaching ist Jeffrey Osborne) received the Organization of the Year Instructor at Buttonhole Golf Course. Morgan, award. Lieutenant Colonel (retired) Ramon Martinez is the the Luncheon Chair, was the local coordinator Military Service Person of the Year recipient. Mr. Martinez of the event. “Our local Chapter, Sigma Nu is is not a member of Omega Psi Phi. extremely active in Community Service projects Brother Dr. L. Michael Burke, Jr., the current Basileus of which have major impact at the local level” Sigma Nu, is this year’s Omega Man of the Year recipient. says Morgan. “We continue to demonstrate Brother Dr. George S. Lima, Sr. received the Founder’s Life- effective leadership by recognizing these wor- time Achievement award for 60 years to our beloved Frater- thy recipients who so greatly impact our local communities.

22 Spring 2009 Oracle D IFI S RT STR I DISTC T ROICT N E Oracle - - - - – Chi Omicron Omicron – Chi Brother Leo Hodges - Omega men traveled from as far from men traveled Omega T C EN, NEW HAV a 60th anniversary held Chapter 2008 in 18, September celebration was celebration The CT. East Haven, who at crossed of brothers a reunion the last years. 60 over Omicron Chi to be in D.C. Washington away as First District Repre attendance. Vice First Pickron, Carlton sentative District Edward Ar Representative Kedrick and District K.R.S. rington In attendance. in were Robinson about years to reminiscing addition the viewed brothers the Fraternity, in and Omicron Chi charters for original Chapters. Chi Brother Lennitt Bligen serves as Basileus of serves as Basileus Bligen Lennitt Brother Eta Phi Chapter and is ably assisted by Brother assisted by Brother and is ably Chapter Eta Phi they are Together, Basileus. Vice as Powell Fred to strives Chapter as Eta Phi the way leading Psi of Omega the glory for reach new heights Inc. Fraternity, Phi Reverend Dr. John M. Borders, III was the key Borders, M. John Dr. Reverend of the Citi as the recipient as well note speaker Mathis Anthony Brother Award. Year the of zen Brother Year, Man of the was selected as Omega Service the Superior received Powell Frederick $500.00 received Smith Takiya and Ms. Award School Essay Contest winner. as the High TA PHI CHAPTER: ETA - - Celebrates 60th Anniversary 60th Celebrates >> AchievementWeek - Since 1988, the brothers of Boston’s Eta the brothers 1988, - Since CHAPT ER: N OMICRO CHI

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Spring 2009 Craig Martin and the principal, Sandra Mitchell-Woods. The The Mitchell-Woods. Sandra Martin and the principal, Craig Law School. University at the Suffolk event was held ale School, their teacher their teacher students the Nathan Hale School, eight from Chapters jointly sponsored their annual Achievement Week Week sponsored their annual Achievement jointly Chapters attendance including in Almost 100 people were program. Behavior issues. Behavior ing program with Mather students with Learning Adaptive Adaptive students with Mather with Learning program ing ale School. It started when Brother at the Nathan Hale School. years a mentor of implementing on the challenge Kane took Phil elementary school in the United States, and for the lastthe three for and States, United the in school elementary Phi Chapter have enjoyed a wonderful working relation working a wonderful have enjoyed Chapter Phi the oldest public Elementary with the Mather School, ship , MA , BOSTON 23 24

Spring 2009 Spring DS IE SCO T RN DI CDIST T TR WICT O >>SECOND C. (Pi1976). Harvey (Pi 1970), William R. (Pi1974), Roberts andPeter Art Williams (Pi1967), Fierce (Pi1959), Water Amprey (Pi1963), Samuel 1954), Lonnie Smith Liston (Pi1958), Hughlyn F. George K. McKinney (Pi1954), Earl Graves (Pi Harrison (Pi1950). included: Joe Black(Pi1947), and J. Haywood the PiChapter Brothers honoredposthumously more than500guestswere in attendance. Among Pi Chapter Brothers in participated theevents, and gala ball, andachurch worship service. Over 150 ing, acasino night, several workshops, ablack tie dergraduate chapter oftheFraternity in Maryland. City graduate chapter. PiChapter un istheoldest Basileusfirst ofPiOmega Chapter, theBaltimore Nationalfirst Achievement Week Director, andthe led byBrother Linwood G. Koger, theFraternity’s versity) in Baltimore, MD. The founding effortwas was thenMorgan College(now Morgan StateUni Chapter wasfounded on October28, 1923atwhat Morgan StateUniversity onNovember 9, 2008. Pi Pi Chapter celebrated their85thAnniversary at Other honoreesincluded: Leroy Battle(Pi1948), The anniversary celebration included: agolf out BALTIMORE, MD - The Alumni Brothers of T heodore “TC” Newman PI CHAPTER >> Celebrates85th Anniversary - - - www.pichapters85th.com. National Alumni Association. More information isavailable at: ni Group under thegovernance oftheMorgan StateUniversity 2003. PiChapter Alumni alsoestablished thePiChapter Alum established within theMorgan StateUniversity Foundation in wood G. Koger, Sr. Founder’s Memorial Scholarship, whichwas The celebration generated over $10,000for theJudge Lin district Oracle - - NU CHAPTER LAMBDA GAMMA GAMMA CHAPTER >> Annual Youth Leadership Conference WASHINGTON, DC – The Lambda Gamma Gamma Chapter held its third annual Youth Leadership Conference on Saturday, Brother Lawrence Shaw led the discussion on interview- October 27, 2008 at the Blackburn Center at Howard University. ing skills and appropriate dress. “First impressions are LGG was honored to have as a speaker the Honorable Representa- lasting impressions,” stated Brother Shaw. Students were S E CO N D DIST R ICT tive Brother James Clyburn Jr. of South Carolina. Over 110 youth reminded of the importance of projecting a professional, attended the conference this year. The focus was the enhancement neat and clean image when seeking employment. The par- of the academic and interpersonal skills of our youth. The theme ticipants were reminded to arrive early for interviews and to for this year’s conference was “Success is a Choice.” ask questions during interviews. During the three break-out sessions there was a focus on “Gen- As a reward for attending the workshop, sponsors der Related Issues,” “Interviewing Skills,” “The Habits of Highly provided a Wii, an X-Box 360 gaming console, and two Effective Teens,” “Goal Setting and Discipline,” “Preparing For medial players for raffle. The participants enjoyed having The Next Step” and “Interviewing Skills and Appropriate Dress.” the opportunity to ask questions about the personal issues Brother Clyburn led the discussion about gender issues related to impacting their lives and the Omega men of LGG enjoyed young men. having the opportunity to provide the uplift that our youth so The participants received a lively ear full of inspiration and desperately need. direction from Brother Vroman Wright. He stressed that our Brother Sherman Charles, LGG Basileus, closed the aspirations must be set high. “Don’t be limited by the expectations conference by thanking the presenters and the students for of others,” stated Brother Wright. Moreover, having the discipline, their participation in the Youth Leadership Conference. He perseverance and courage in the face of many distractions will further reminded everyone that the youth are our future and prove extremely valuable in life. that LGG is committed to programs that positively impact their lives. By Brother Michael H. Smith >> Social Action Project WILLINGBORO, NJ - The Nu Nu Chapter hosted the young the flexibility to change their plans). Program participants men of the Omega Teens Mentoring Program for uplift at the were also given priority areas such as academics, family, John F. Kennedy Center in Willingboro, NJ on Saturday Novem- friendships, quiet time, hobbies, and rest to add into their ber 23, 2008. A workshop on “Time Management” was conduct- daily routines. The overall theme was to remember that ed by Brother Vincent Brown and Brother Kevin Waters. Broth- self discipline consists mainly in remembering WHAT you ers Brown and Waters were very informational, inspirational, and REALLY want. thought provoking. Some participants who attend boarding school and/or The youth were given time management tools, such as knowing private school also provided feedback on how proper time themselves, knowing their plans, knowing what to do, when and management helps them to be successful at school and in how to do it, and that knowing must lead to doing (remembering other areas. Nu Nu Chapter added to the rich history of the the goal, measuring progress, and developing and maintaining Fraternity by providing uplift to the youth in our communities. By Brother John W. Piercy, III PI OMEGA >> Sponsors “It Takes a Village” with Baltimore Mayor BALTIMORE, MD - Mayor Sheila Dixon hosted “It Takes a Three of the people mentioned were Omega Men and mem- Village,” her second annual community Black History Month bers of Pi Chapter at Morgan State University: Brother celebration, on February 7, 2009 at the War Memorial Building Walter A. Gill, first black student to graduate from Balti- in Baltimore, MD. The event was emceed by Maria Broom, known more City College High School, Brother Joe Black, pitcher for her roles as an actress, reporter and teacher, and Marc Clarke, with the Brooklyn Dodgers and the first black to pitch in formerly the host of 92Q’s “Big Fat Morning Show.” The event the World Series, and Brother Samm-Art Williams, televi- was closed with a keynote speech given by famous actor, comedian, sion producer for “Martin,” “Fresh Prince of Bel Air” and and activist, Brother Bill Cosby and a discussion on the theme, “It “Hanging With Mr. Cooper.” Takes a Village.” Brother Cosby spoke on the importance of sharing family Pi Omega Chapter was a sponsor for a $200 savings bond that history with your children, thus giving them a sense of self was provided to the first place winner of the “It Takes a Village” worth and who they are. He also shared some stories that Poetry Contest. Ms. Quaje Reed a 6th grader from the Harlem provided simple examples of how one can show love to a Park Elementary/Middle School was the recipient of the savings child. Brother Cosby received a standing ovation regarding bond. She also received a laptop computer courtesy of Wal-Mart. his ability address those issues that directly connected with Students from the Patterson Park Charter School made pre- the attendees. sentations on several famous African Americans from Baltimore. By Brother John Berkley

25 Spring 2009 Oracle ALPHA UPSILON CHAPTER >> Celebrates Achievement Week 2008 BROOKLYN, NY – On Saturday, November 1, 2008, Alpha Those in attendance were treated to a reflective Upsilon Chapter held its Annual Achievement Week Program at talk from Mr. Gil Noble on the African Ameri- the Grace A. Harewood Senior Citizen Center in the Fort Greene can experience, an enthusiastic and informative Section of Brooklyn. keynote address from the 31st Second District Alpha Upsilon Chapter held true to the Achievement Week Representative Brother James W. Jordan on the mandate by recognizing and honoring individuals with the fol- theme Economic Empowerment and Financial lowing: Brother Edward H. Taylor Lifetime Achievement Award Literacy. There was also a live musical perfor- to Brother William C. McMickens. Brother McMickens was mance by trumpet player, Mr. Antonio Danger- initiated into the Fraternity via Eta Epsilon Chapter (Miles Col- field, and friends. lege – Birmingham, AL) on October 15, 1955. He received the The Men of Alpha Upsilon Chapter would like award for his impeccable record of loyal and dedicated service to recognize and thank the Zeta Psi Chapter

S E CO N D DIST R ICT to the Fraternity. The Citizen of the Year Award went to Mr. Gil for co-hosting this Achievement Week Program. Noble, producer and host of New York City television station Congratulations to all the Alpha Upsilon Chap- WABC-TV’s weekly program “Like It Is.” The Superior Service ter and Zeta Psi Chapter awardees! Special Award was presented to Brother Kyle D. Plant for service above thanks to the Achievement Week Committee: and beyond the call of duty. The highly coveted Omega Man of Brothers Anthony A. Smalls, Harold E. Valle, the Year honor was bestowed upon Brother Glenn E. Chapman Garnold M. King II, Michael B. Tucker, Lamar for his embodiment of our Cardinal Principals and diligence in D. Coombs and Committee Chairman Kyle D. “Seeing it Through” on any given task! Plant for putting together a thoroughly enjoy- The program was well attended by friends, family members able program. and Omega Men from the New York City Metropolitan Area. By Lamar D. Coombs

THETA MU MU: >> Baltimore County’s First Graduate Chapter BALTIMORE, MD – On September 26, 2008 Omega gave Pi Omega) are Principal and Vice Principal of birth to its 935th graduate chapter. Theta Mu Mu holds the the academy respectively, and hosted the meet- distinction as Baltimore County Maryland’s first graduate ing. More than 50 Brothers were in attendance. chapter of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity. Though officially Leadership of the chapter includes Brothers: established in 2008, the efforts to charter the chapter began David Patterson (1990 Delta Beta) Basileus; more than a year earlier. Evan Murray (1990 Eta Gamma) Vice-Basileus; Eight thoroughly immersed Brothers who resided in the Dwayne Johnson (2002 Pi Omega) Keeper of Baltimore-Washington Metropolitan area began meeting Finance; Eric M. West (2001 Pi Omega) Keeper monthly at the homes of Brother Evan Murray, a 1990 initiate of Records and Seal; Ermon Hervey (2005 of Eta Gamma Chapter, who is an educator in the Washington, Rho Alpha Alpha) Chaplain and Keith Winslow D.C. Public Schools, and Brother James Pierce a 1985 initi- (2004 Pi Omega) Keeper of Peace. ate of Pi Chapter, who is an educator in the Baltimore City On the historic November 4, 2008 election, Public Schools. Other organizers included Brothers: S. Rhawli members of the chapter assisted Baltimore D. F. Coakley (1989 Pi), Jeff Givens (1987 Omega Lambda), County voters with transportation to and from Derrick Green (1990 Gamma), Edwin T. Johnson (1991 Pi), the polls. Theta Mu Mu partnered with Pi Robert Smith (1987 Eta Lambda), and Eric M. West (2001 Omega, the Baltimore City graduate chapter and Pi Omega). The organizers agreed that there was a significant fed the area homeless and financially challenged population in Baltimore County, Maryland that would benefit during the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays. from the presence of a graduate Omega chapter. Baltimore On January 19, 2009 Theta Mu Mu Brothers County is the home of Iota Epsilon Chapter at Towson Univer- represented the Fraternity participating in Balti- sity, and Upsilon Lambda Chapter at the University of Mary- more City’s Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Parade. land-Baltimore County. Theta Mu Mu is seeking to provide The following day, Theta Mu Mu Brothers were leadership and establish a mentoring relationship with both also among the volunteers in the historic inaugu- Iota Epsilon and Upsilon Lambda Chapters. ration of President Barack Obama. On Presi- Since its establishment, Theta Mu Mu wasted no time in call- dent’s Day the chapter participated in the Youth ing Omega men to task. The first official meeting was held at Leadership Teen Summit sponsored by Congress- Milford Mill Academy on October 9, 2008. Brothers Law- man Elijah Cummings. rence Williams (1997 Pi Omega), and Leonard Hart (1999

26 Spring 2009 Oracle BETA CHAPTER >> Celebrates 95 Years of Excellence S E CO N D DIST R ICT LINCOLN UNIVERSITY, PA- On February 6, 1914, Broth- the 1st Vice Grand Basileus Brother Carl A. Blunt, ers Oscar James Cooper (Founder), William Griffin Bran- who served as the night’s keynote speaker. At the non, and John Henry McMorries were dispatched to Lincoln conclusion of Brother Blunts’ address, Brother University with the goal of expanding the Fraternity. With Lewis Anderson, the Grand Keeper of Records & their arrival at Lincoln, they were met with the same faculty Seal presented Beta Chapter with a copy of the resistance as that of Howard University. But these visionaries chapter’s charter and emphasized the importance would not let this stand in the way and went on to establish of Omega’s first mark of expansion. Beta Chapter in the home of Charlotte “Lottie B.” Wilson. The program continued to the awards ceremony That night, 20 members were initiated and a banquet was held where Beta Chapter honored several brothers, to mark the Fraternity’s first mark of expansion. professors, and students for their achievement. Ninety-five years later, the brothers of Beta Chapter com- This year’s recipients were Brother Carl A. Blunt memorate this milestone with their annual “Back to Beta” (Theodore “Beta 16” Award), Brother Christopher Anniversary Celebration. The celebration began the morning Stoudemire (Basileus Award), Brother Calvin Mor- of February 7, 2009 with a wreath laying ceremony at the ris (Oscar James Cooper Award), Soror Brittany gravesite of Sister Charlotte “Lottie B” Wilson. Stephens (Charlotte “Lottie B.” Wilson Service Brothers Damaas Stephens (4-B-80), Anthony Zanfordino Award), Dr. S. Carl Walton (Langston Hughes Ser- (15-B-90), 31st Second District Representative Brother vice Award), and Brother Kevin Jackson (2008-09 James Jordan, and 1st Vice Grand Basileus Brother Carl A. Omega Man of the Year Award). Blunt provided a detailed account of the life and service Sister Wilson provided to the brothers of Beta Chapter and the Lin- coln University community. Each brother in attendance then provided a personal testimony of how Sister Wilson’s life and legacy influenced them in life and the Fraternity. The brothers of Beta Chapter continued to honor their legacy with a tree dedication ceremony in memory of Dr. Frank “Tick” Coleman. Dr. Coleman was initiated into Beta Chapter in 1932 and dedicated 76 years of his life to the Fraternity, Lincoln University, and the Philadelphia region. Brothers An- thony Sierra (Basileus of Beta Chapter) and Zachary Rollins (Basileus of Zeta Iota Iota Chapter) led the dedication as one representative from each decade of Beta Chapter used gold shovels to break ground for the planting of the tree. Broth- ers Sierra and Rollins then placed a marker in the ground dedicating that area on the Beta Chapter plot to Dr. Cole- man. Beta Chapter’s 95th Anniversary Celebration continued in grand fashion with the chapter hosting its annual banquet. Brother Anjuan Collins (2-B-97) served as the Master of Ceremonies for the evening. Brother James Jordan introduced

27 Spring 2009 Oracle THI R D DIST ICT >>THIRDdistrict ALPHA CHAPTER: >> Charter Day Anniversary

Washington, DC - On Monday December 15, 2008, Alpha Chapter celebrated its 97th Charter Day Anniversary. Tunes of the holiday season welcomed brothers, family and friends into the Armour J. Blackburn Student Activity Center’s Gallery Lounge in celebration of The Mother Pearl’s 97th Year. Brothers reacquainted and reminisced over a display table of Alpha Chapter’s achievements throughout the year, as attendees waited for the ceremony to begin. After the invocation, guests conversed over a hearty dinner and Brother James Garris, Jr. presented the night’s award recipients. Brother Dr. Steven G. Johnson was the recipient of the Edgar Newton Jackson Jr. Award which is given to the Undergradu- ate Faculty/Advisor for exemplary service and commitment to the brothers of Alpha Chapter; Brother Wilson Terrile Bland Chapter’s Charter Day celebration in 1996. and Brother Lenford Clarence Lloyd were the recipients of Brother Stewart gave an account of the Mother the Frank Byron Patterson Award, given to the Alpha Chapter Pearl’s illustrious legacy and tradition. Brother brother in grateful recognition for his dedication and devoted Stewart also emphasized Alpha Chapter’s role service to the principles and ideals of our Fraternity; and Broth- in bearing the responsibility of “knowing every- er Jason Lloyd was the recipient of the Horace Dwight Boston thing” about the Fraternity’s rich history since Award, given in memory of our beloved Brother Horace Dwight it is the birthplace of the Fraternity. In refer- Boston, to the Alpha Chapter neophyte who demonstrates the ence to Alpha Chapter’s duty in greeting all the most positive enthusiasm in Fraternity activities and best exem- brothers who make the pilgrimage to the Frater- plifies the four cardinal principles. nity’s founding location for the historic Presi- Brothers and Howard University Administrators Dr. Franklin dential Inauguration and the Fraternity’s 100th Chambers, Charles Gibbs, and Marc D. Lee, were honored with Anniversary in 2011, Brother Stewart ended his certificates for their outstanding commitment, dedication, and uplifting speech by challenging the brothers in support to the brothers of Alpha Chapter. attendance with the words, “When you see the The keynote speaker of the event was Brother Generique T. brothers, where will you be…Will you be around Stewart, Ph.D. It was Brother Stewart who implemented the or not found?” -Brother Brett Roman Williams

28 Spring 2009 Oracle OMICRON GAMMA CHAPTER: >>Fannie Mae Walk-A-Thon

WASHINGTON, DC – On November 22, 2008 the broth- area. Fannie Mae’s Help the Homeless Program ers of Omicron Gamma participated in Fannie Mae’s 21st fosters volunteerism in service to homeless Annual Homeless Walk-A-Thon. The mission of Fannie Mae’s people and those at risk of becoming homeless. Help the Homeless Program is to raise public awareness Omicron Gamma’s commitment to uplifting its of the issues surrounding homelessness and to support and community works in unison with the mission of

increase resources for organizations working to prevent Fannie Mae. The brothers walked five miles to THI R D DIST ICT and end homelessness in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan help those in need. -Brother Nick Charles

ZETA MU MU CHAPTER: >> New Member Initiation WILLIAMSBURG, VIRGINIA - On December 13, 2008, Zeta Mu Mu chapter initiated four new brothers. All are un- dergraduates at the College of William and Mary, the second oldest college in America. These new brothers not only represent the first undergrad members initiated into Zeta Mu Mu Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity; but, also represent the first charter members of a new chapter planned to be established on the William and Mary campus in the future. -Bro. Glenn Johnson

ZETA OMICRON CHAPTER: >> Brother Barry Davis HAMPTON, VA - Working for the nation and Omega as well – Brother (LTC) Barry Davis of Zeta Omicron Chapter, Hamp- ton, VA was detailed as a Spe- cial Events Coordinator for the 56th Presidential Inauguration. He was responsible for coordi- nating and supervising Depart- ment of Defense ceremonial support of the bands and color guards, for bipartisan dinners and inaugural balls. In addition, he assisted the Presiden- tial Inaugural Committee in the selection of venues. Brother Davis indicated that this was a moment he will always cherish and hopes to one day share with his grandchildren. -Brother James Jackson

29 Spring 2009 Oracle PSI NU CHAPTER: >> Honoring Black History Alexandria, VA - As all good Omegas recognize, followed in Brother Patterson’s footsteps and at- black men of merit are to be honored whenever the oc- tended Virginia State College (VSC). The young casion arises. The Brothers of Psi Nu Chapter in Al- man, Arthur Dawkins, taught in the Alexandria City exandria, VA were afforded the opportunity to witness public schools after graduation; eventually taking his one of our own being celebrated by the Hoops Academy, mentor’s place as band director at Parker Gray High International in honor of Black History month. Hoops School. Arthur went on to teach at Howard Univer- Academy selected two luminaries to honor who taught in sity and received a master’s and doctorate degrees the Alexandria school system. from Catholic University. Dr. Arthur Dawkins went Thirty years after his passing, Bro. Edward Lloyd Pat- on to become a world-renowned woodwind instru- terson (Nu Psi, 1932) was honored as a teacher, mentor, mentalist, teacher, mentor, and an associate of jazz husband, friend and forerunner against segregation. His great - Dizzy Gillespie. efforts to teach young black students in the rudiments of The event held on Sunday, February 8, 2009 at T. music while grappling with the mental stigma of second C. Williams High School was attended by over 700 hand instruments from the white schools was exemplary. guests. Highlights not only included several testimo- Learning to repair what was broken, he taught his stu- nies and inspirational Black History videos, but we dents to not only make do, but to make better from the were treated to tunes from Howard’s University’s

THI R D DIST ICT heart with your best effort in all things. Using his own acappella group, Afro Blue, and the Howard Universi- funds, he traveled with his students throughout Virginia ty Jazz Ensemble which was directed by Dr. Dawkins to play for audiences big and small, giving them a first until he retired in 2007. hand example of how music is appreciated everywhere. His efforts so impressed one student, that this student ZETA MU MU CHAPTER: >> Achievement Week Banquet Williamsburg, VA - The Brothers of Zeta Mu Mu Chap- ter would like to thank everyone who supported the Charter Ceremony and Achievement Week Banquet held on November 2, 2008 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel of Fort Magruder, Wil- liamsburg, VA. Brother Mark Jackson, 3rd District Repre- sentative, presided as the Chartering Officer and Achievement Week Banquet Speaker. As part of the Achievement Week program, Brother Edward Palmer was presented with his 60 year pin. Brothers congratulated Brother Palmer on 60 years of service to our beloved Fraternity. -Bro. Glenn Johnson OMEGA PSI PHI: >> Inauguration Celebration

Washington, DC - January 17, 2009 was truly an exciting and historical day with numerous Inaugurations Balls being held in Washington DC to celebrate the election of the first African-American to the presidency of the United States of America. Many supporters were thrilled to learn that members of Omega Psi Phi were hosting two Inauguration Balls in Crystal City (the Doubletree Hotel and the Hyatt Regency Hotel). -Brother Manny McCrae

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Spring 2009 Spring D IFOU S T R THI C TDIST F OR ICTU R >>FOU elite mencould only be found in Omega.” werewho focused ontheirresponsibilities asleaders oncampusandin thecommunity. Inmyopinion, these scholarship, ourcommunity orin competition. Ijoined Iwantedtobeassociated because withagroup ofmen stated, “I love thatOmega thefact forces ustohaveenthusiasmtowards allofour aspirations whetherit’s 2007 andcurrently aschaplain. serves When askedhis about thoughtsontheFraternity, Brother Jenkins in the2009National F Award winner (nation’s defensive back). best Brother Jenkins corner isprojectedtobethefirst selected back four interceptions earning him All-Big First-team Consensus Ten; All-American First-team andthe Thorpe semi-finalist. During Brother Jenkins’senior campaign asoneoftheteamcaptains, hehad57tackles with Brother Malcolm Jenkins wasinitiated into Iota PsiChapter at The Ohio StateUniversity Spring IOTA PSICHAPTER: ootball League Draft. RTH

>> Consensus First-team All-Big First-team Consensus Ten andwasa Thorpe Award 2008Jim four interceptions andearned Second-teamAll-American, ing him All-Big First-team Consensus Ten. in 13games andhad55tackleswithfour interceptions earn varsity letter. During his sophomore season, Jenkins played Brother Jenkins had37tacklesin 10games andearned a an athleticscholarship toplayfootball for the “Buckeyes.” The Ohio StateUniversity his schoolofchoice andaccepted Rutgers, Syracuse, Virginia Tech andIndiana, Jenkins made After being highly ofhigh recruited out schoolbyOhio State, placed third in thehurdles. pion andplacedthird in the200meters. Asasenior, Jenkins field championships asajunior, hewasthe400meter cham ceiver anddefensive back. IntheNewJerseytrack state and championshipsstate in football whereheplayed wide re led Piscataway Township High Schooltothreeconsecutive is thesonof W. LeeandGwendolyn Jenkins. Brother Jenkins December 20, 1987in Piscataway Columb As ajunior, Brother Jenkins had47tacklesalong with During his asadefensive freshmanseason back, us, Oh district - Brother MalcolmJenkins wasborn on Thorpe Award -By Brother Mark C. Shaw C. Mark Brother -By T ownship, NewJersey and Oracle - - - FOURTH DISTRICT Oracle - - ear 2008 -09 ear 2008 Y – Dr. Randall E. Dalton

- - LTA ALPHA CHAPTER: DELTA he information you place on the census form is confi place on the census form you he information answers share your cannot by law, he Census Bureau, he census question 2010 and Census Day, April 1. April 2010 and Census Day, •T dential. •T the Internal including agencies, governmental with other Service and Naturalization Immigration Revenue Service, agencies. or welfare a portrait of the country’staking popula to In addition temporary job opportunities Census 2010 provides tion, visit more information, For students. for that are ideal or call the toll-free number: www.2010censusjobs.gov 1-866-861-2010. nity issue,” he said. “We “We he said. issue,” nity have ample material, give-a- and literature ways that can be made for to chapters available our to ensure distribution constituents understand the importance of being 2010.” counted in •T the in arrive naires will 15, between March mail “Omega Psi Phi can take can take Psi Phi “Omega commu the lead on this >>Chapter of the of >>Chapter Pictured with 38th Grand Basileus and Leadership Team and Leadership Basileus Pictured 38th Grand with Wilson, W. - Gary Basileus Vice Thomas, A. - Jarrett Basileus Jr., Terrell A. Willie and Seal – of Record, Keeper L. Wendell – Chaplain Pope, L. – Jessie of Finance Keeper of the Peace Keeper Boyce, ------Brother ChrisWelch Initiations New Promoting Census - April 1, 2010 will be a be 2010 will 1, - April >> >> n November 29, 2008, three young men three young 2008, 29, On November

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33 project aimed at promoting census participation. census participation. at promoting project aimed a service District the Fourth to implement in ter proximately $1,268 of federal funding per year. year. per funding $1,268 of federal proximately It is estimated that each individual who remains that each individual It is estimated a loss of ap uncounted by the Census results in and sororities and other outreach agencies to outreach and other agencies and sororities Census 2010. for participation citizen promote leaders, faith-based communites, fraternities fraternities faith-based communites, leaders, civic officials, to connect with local government gress.” He adds, “Census results are also used to draw are also used“Census results to draw He adds, Con districts and apportion seats in political ects like highway construction, hospital services, hospital services, construction, highway ects like programs.” and educational schools, employment, billion that will be used for public service proj service public be used for that will billion tant?” said Holbert. The answer is, “the federal “the federal is, answer The Holbert. said tant?” $300 uses over allocate to census the government may wonder whymay wonder the census count so impor is “You 2009. January in Specialist Partnership Chapter in Cleveland (2005-2008), is working to is working (2005-2008), Cleveland in Chapter Ohio. lead the U.S Census effort in mega Zeta Omega of Basileus Immediate-Past Holbert, official day that every person in the country will in the country will day that every person official Ben Brother be counted by the Census Bureau. significant day in the United States--and this is States--and this in the United day significant 2010 is the 1, April joke. Fools’ not an April D, OH CLEVELAND, 34

Spring 2009 Spring D IFOU S T R THI C TDIST F OR ICTU R as theentire4thDistrict. for brothers in theColumbus, Ohio areaaswell Mu Iotapossesses, serving asthecentral hub remembering therichandtradition history that and enthusiasm. Hecapturedtheaudience His messagewasfilledwithpassion, knowledge, of RecordsandSeal, Brother LewisAnderson. speaker wasnoneother thantheGrand Keeper that allguestsenjoyed themselves. The keynote his talentedcommittee, hewasable toensure Brother Anthony Trotman.With of thesupport within thecommunity. remarkable accomplishments ofindividuals the perseverance oftheorganizations andthe Annual Founder’s DayCelebration torecognize evening’s events. Eachyearits MuIotahosts the Omegas” washow oneguestcapturedthe Anniversary. “A verynice andclassyeventfor Omega PsiPhi Fraternity celebrated the97th November 152008, the Mu IotaChapter of Columb This year theessayawardsrecipients were brightest in theColumbus, students Ohio area. and school essayawardstosomeofthebest This year MuIotawasable high topresent This year’s celebration waschairedby MU IOTA CHAPTER: us, OH - OnSaturdayevening >> Founder’s Celebration remarkable thehighest demonstrates womanwho level of and community activists, Mu Iotawasable toidentify a ers ofColumbus, Ohio. a $500awardandacknowledgedlead themasthefuture American community. with thestudents MuIotapresented and createsolutions for localproblems among theAfrican strated theiracademic prowess andtheir ability toanalyze Academic High School. demon students Eachofthese and Austin Fehrenbach, Senior atFortand Hayes Arts Jaslyn Leech, Senior atGroveport Madison High School, Karmell Brown, Senior atColumbusSchoolfor Girls. Jordan Lyles, Senior atColumbusAlternative High School. to increase thelife expectancy ofindividuals around them excel notonly in academics, tirelessly serve who those but develop, uplift andrecognize in those ourcommunity who the Columbus, Ohio community. MuIota hascommitted to Omega hasandwill continue tomake apositive impact on and unyielding passion for themultifacetedworld ofmusic. will always beremembered for her outgoing personality native atmosphere. tothestreet Mrs. McKinley-Robinson expanding theirhorizons andoffering themapositive alter music, about ley-Robinson educatedthousandsofstudents Robinson, amusiceducatorfor over 20years. Mrs. McKin of the Year toMrs. awardwaspresented Joyce McKinley community involvement andexcellence. This year’s Citizen With continued effortstorecognize theleaders -Bro. Jhade Barnes Jhade -Bro. Oracle - - - . - - XI IOTA IOTA CHAPTER: >> 17th Annual Achievement Week Banquet

of the Citizen of the Year Award was Jessie FOU Lowe, Community Activist. Husky Energy Inc. is the recipient of the 2008 Business of the R TH DIST ICT Year Award. The Chapter also recognized and awarded scholarships to the following students for their academic and extracurricular activities: Jeremy McGee (Lima) 3.57 GPA, Eudora “Dora” Vines (Sidney) 3.88 GPA, Yana Atim (Troy) 3.395 GPA, and Diamond Clemons (Pi- qua) 3.205 GPA. The mayors from the four cities attended the banquet and presented proclama- tions naming November 16-22, 2008 as Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Achievement Week. This year, Xi Iota Iota was honored to have several PIQUA, OH - On November 22, 2008, Xi Iota Iota Chapter former mayors from the cities of Sidney, Piqua, held its 17th Annual Achievement Week Banquet, Brother Troy, and Lima in attendance. The 1st Vice Charles Allen Bruce, Vice President, Process Improvement, Grand Basileus, Brother Carl Blunt, the 4th Emerson Industrial Automation Business Group, was the District Representative, Brother Dewey A. Ortiz, keynote speaker for the evening. His inspiring message, former Chapter Basilei and other officers from “Everything is gonna be all right,” was appreciated by all across the state of Ohio, Corporate representa- in attendance. tives, and representatives from the educational Xi Iota Iota honored students from Lima, Piqua, arena were also present. Sidney, and Troy, Ohio, members of the Fraternity and lo- -Jarrett Thomas cal citizens for outstanding achievements. The recipient

BETA IOTA CHAPTER: >>Brother Williams Promoted

CINCINNATI, OH – Messer Construction Co. announces the promotion of Brother Stanford T. Williams, Jr., to Economic Inclusion Vice Presi- dent. Brother Williams joined Messer in 2005 and leads the Economic Inclusion program across the entire company. In his new and expanded role, he will develop partnerships with certified minority and woman- owned businesses that can lead to economic opportunities such as project work and joint venture opportunities with Messer. He will also oversee the recruiting initiatives for minority men and women for the company’s workforce. Under Brother Williams’ leadership, Messer received the 2006 Ohio Governor’s Minority Business Development Award - the only construction firm, as well as the only majority owned firm, to earn that distinction. Since 2005, Messer has increased its purchases of certified minority-owned business enterprises (MBEs) and women-owned business enterprises (WBEs) from $31 million to $89 million in 2008. Brother William is an active member of Beta Iota Chapter in Cincinnati, Ohio. He was initiated in 1997 at Beta Iota Chapter.

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Spring 2009 Spring FIFTH DISTRICT everyone tofeel theenergy ofGod in andpresence Gospel, energized the about Word ofGodandwants ture. ispassionate "He isapersonthe who about telling which heexpertly intertwines withthe Scrip they still contain the patentBrother Hooksstory strategies. Today althoughhis sermons areshorter, asthefoundationsserve for his formidable legal felt heformulated themoral arguments thatwould and deliver theword. Itwasthepulpitwheremany and hecherished his aspastor opportunitytoserve ing itwasthepulpitthatalways love his first of theNAACPfrom 1977. tions Commission, serving astheexecutive director appointed totheboardofFederal Communica construction, becoming African-American thefirst American judgeofrecordinsince theSouth Re resume includes beingAfrican- namedthefirst had aleading role in thecivil rights movement. His sermonsbest delivered anywhere, byanyone. He members argue thatBrother Hookshas given the of Blackpeoplefor theday. Manyofhis church the family wasfairly comfortable bythestandards a photography studio locatedonBeale Street, and B.Robert Hookswasaphotographer andowned January 31, 1925in Memphis, minister-in-residence. address tothechurch however; hewill remain as ChurchBaptist in Memphis. Itwill notbehis final his sermon oftheGreater last aspastor Middle the Brother Reverend Benjamin L. Hooksdelivered brothers ofEpsilon Phi Chapter were as present tire. Onacold January 2009Sunday, many ofthe eran Civil Rights leader Benjamin L. Hookswill re Memphis However, during allhis morepublic stand Brother Benjamin LawsonHookswasborn EPSILON PHICHAPTER: , >>FIFTH TN - After 52-years in thepulpit, vet TN. Hisfather, ------>> PastorStepsDown their lives," U.S. Judge District Bernice Donald, amember years in theministry. then," Brother Hookssaid. Brother Hookshasspent 50+ that speechandIhavenever beentimid, not onedaysince Sundaymorning,"On thatparticular Igot up, delivered ing thefearthatwould hit him in front ofthe congregation. Brother Hookssays heremembers writing itout, anticipat liver alaysermon atSt. John's Church Baptist in Douglass. gies. Meanwhile Rev. Alexander Gladneyasked him tode Southern attorneys toformulate possible litigation strate NAACP leadattorney, roundtable, along with an RCNL-sponsored Hooks appearedon of Topeka, Brother v. BoardofEducation downhanded Brown U.S. SupremeCourt only daysbefore the couldjust notdoit." comes toother folks, I interview. "Whenit Hooks said in arecent my sermons," Brother and make themhear dogs andline themup chickens andcats "I could preachtothe speaking tocrowds. had aterrible fearof tells thestory, healso As Brother Hooks did notapprove anddiscouraged him from suchacalling. felt thecalltoChristianministry. Hisfather, however, at Greater Middletold Baptist reporters. Inhis youth, he In 1954, district T hurgood Marshall, andother Black Oracle - - - FIFTH DISTRICT Oracle - - - - -Brother Clint Boyd, Jr. ER: PHI CHAPT GAMMA Gamma Phi Chapter was established in in was established Chapter Gamma Phi “Our objective for this program is to program this “Our objective for to interact with male professionals of various of various with male professionals to interact and demon who explain could backgrounds recommendations and offer strate their crafts, a similar pursuing students in for interested the school's Jones, Ken he said. path,” career and the facilitator Resources Director of Family students have been “The agrees. of the visits, the in interest genuine and show very attentive questions,” hundreds of asking subject matter, to the bi- look forward boys really “The he said. as do the frater by the Chapter, visits monthly Bostick noted. brothers,” nity many 1925 and has implemented in Nashville the years over outreach programs community and mentoring clean-ups, community including health fairs, scholarships, awarding tutoring, Thanksgiv and annual drives registration voters’ senior for programs and Christmas charity ing citizens. money management, law enforcement, fire law enforcement, money management, aspirations, career & engineering, science safety, the reinforces Each discussion and etiquette. and good stresses education, good benefits of a of members months, In the coming study habits. on physical presentations make will the chapter the school's Dr. participate in health and will Week. Seuss Read-a-thon with an emphasis interaction, positive provide boys,” young and encouraging on enlightening this for coordinator the chapter’s Bostick, said are very where there era, “In today's program. at the elementary school few male teachers Bordeaux and the School ad Gamma Phi level, the students created an avenue for ministrators - - - - he workshop included a presenta included he workshop T N. TN. Members of Gamma Phi Chapter Chapter of Gamma Phi Members -

Gamma Phi Chapter has conducted similar programs programs conductedhas similar Chapter Phi Gamma “We are so very fortunate to have the men of Gam “We ngineering Workshop Engineering and Science

Spring 2009 three-to-five chapter members with backgrounds related to related with backgrounds members three-to-five chapter those topics have included date, To the topic of discussion. bi-monthly visits to the school. Each visit usually involves involves usually Each visit to the school. visits bi-monthly with area schools in the past. The chapter's involvement with involvement chapter's The the past. with area schools in 2007 with Elementary in Bordeaux began Enhanced Option

talents, skills, and expertise to give our students experiences our students experiences to give and expertise skills, talents, skills.” social positive that promote Option School,” said Jacqueline Kinzer, Principal at Bor Principal Kinzer, Jacqueline said School,” Option their time, sharing for each of them appreciate “We deaux. ma Phi Chapter working as mentors at Bordeaux Enhanced working Chapter ma Phi Brother Robert Bostick conducted a science experiment. Robert Bostick conducted experiment. Brother a science conducted a wrestling simulation using two robots as well as well two robots using simulation conducted a wrestling robot. a voice-controlled using demonstration as a motion ranges, and engineer career fields. Brother Charles McCurry Charles Brother fields. career engineer and ranges, the following topics: what is an engineer, what do they do, what do they do, what is an engineer, topics: the following salary types of engineers, college study, for prerequisites presentation, conducted by Brother Clint Boyd, Jr., covered covered Jr., Boyd, Clint conducted by Brother presentation, tion on the merits of a career in engineering and demon engineering in of a career on the merits tion The and lab chemistry. engineering electrical in strations 4th grade boys at Bordeaux Enhanced Option Elementaryat Bordeaux boys Enhanced Option 4th grade Nashville, School in recently presented a science and engineering workshop for for workshop and engineering presented a science recently ille, Nashville, 37 PSI TAU CHAPTER: >> Chapter Welcomes New Brothers

LEXINGTON, KY - On January 11, 2009, Psi Tau Chapter welcomed four new brothers to the ranks of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Membership Selection Chairman, Brother John Douglas presided over the induction ceremony. Brother Joel Taylor is currently em- FIFTH DIST R ICT ployed in the business field, Brother Francis Ajie is in pursuit of additional education, Brother Tavon McGee and Brother Bryan Stallings are both in quest of gridiron championships in the Arena Football League, while also being gain- fully employed in business and education. The Psi Tau Chapter looks forward to this new addition of thoroughly immersed young men. - Brother L. Rodney Bennett

KAPPA IOTA CHAPTER: >> Achievement Week Banquet CHATTANOOGA, TN - In observance of the United States Army Pacific, Assistant Division Commander 2008 Achievement Week Banquet, Kappa Iota to the 25th Infantry Division, and Director of Operations, Chapter had as its guest speaker, Georgia De- U.S. Pacific Command in Hawaii. During his career, Donald partment of Corrections Commissioner Brother served in numerous key command and staff assignments. James E. Donald. Brother Donald spoke to Omega’s theme for this Brother Donald is the first African year’s Achievement Week: “Three Looks, One Focus – American to head the14,400-employee Depart- Family–Fraternity–Friends.” He captivated the audience ment of Corrections. He was appointed to the with his life story of growing up in rural Mississippi and position by Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue the role his family played in his success. He shared with on December 1, 2003. He is a retired United the audience valuable lessons learned along the way of his States Army Major General with a distinguished achievements as he attended the University of Mississippi 33-year career in the Army. and his later exploits as an officer in the United States Brother Donald’s last assignment before Army. Brother Donald informed the attendees that for retirement in September 2003 was as Deputy one to be successful in life, a person must have purpose, Chief of Staff for the United States Army passion, and performance. His speech was rewarded with Forces Command, Fort McPherson, Atlanta, rousing applause. GA. Prior to serving at Army Forces Command, -Brother Curtis Collier he served as Deputy Commanding General of

38 Spring 2009 Oracle PHI GAMMA GAMMA + MU ZETA >> Achievement Week Banquet was bestowed upon Brother Rickey Boone for his service MURFREESBORO, TN. The brothers of Pi as Chairman of the Annual Golf Tournament and Keeper of Gamma Gamma Graduate Chapter and Mu Records and Seal for the last two years.

Zeta Undergraduate Chapter hosted their 2008 In addition, Ms. Florence Smith, dedicated community leader FIFTH DIST R ICT Founders Day Banquet and 22nd anniversary at was selected as Citizen of the Year. Our annual Essay Con- the Lane - Agri Park Bldg, Murfreesboro, TN on test was very competitive this year as well. The winners for November 14, 2008. The 2008 theme was: “Is 2008 were: Ms. Akia Dubose of Smyrna High School – 4th Race a Relevant Consideration in Leading the Place & $75; Mr. Joe Horvath of Blackman High School United States of America.” A.M.E. Presiding – 3rd Place & $100; Mr. Josh Horvath (Joe’s twin brother) Elder and Former Fifth District Representative, also of Blackman High School – 2nd Place & $200; and Brother Ralph Johnson served as the keynote Ms. Taelor Olive of La Vergne High School earned 1st Place speaker. and $300 for her achievements. While the guests and brothers enjoyed Chapter leaders for 2008-2009 are Brothers: Derek a wonderful meal – they were also entertained Johnson – Basileus; Rickey Boone – Vice Basileus, Namon by a slide show presentation that chronicled the Anderson– Keeper of Records and Seal, Earl Berry, Jr. – 22-year history of Pi Gamma Gamma Chapter. Keeper of Finance, Dion Allen – Chaplain and Charles Grif- The formal portion of the program began with fith, Jr. Chapter Editor to the Oracle special recognition to Brother Charles Griffith, by Brother Charles J. Griffith, Jr.. Jr. He was previously selected as 5th District and International Graduate Omega Man of the Year, respectively, for the 2007 calendar year. Brother Griffith was cited for his leadership, management skills, and commitment as Chair- man of the Achievement Week and Founders’ Banquet for the last three years. The following brothers received annual Achievement Week Awards: Founders Awards – were presented to Brother Dr. Frank Wade and Brother Dion Allen. The Superior Service Award was presented to Brother Dr. Derek Johnson. The prestigious title of Omega Man of the Year

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KAPPA LAMBDA CHAPTER: >> Annual Blood Drive Raleigh, NC—On Wednesday, October The event was a success, and exceeded all expecta- 15, 2008, North Carolina State University’s tions. A total of 68 pints of blood were collected, far exceed- Kappa Lambda Chapter hosted its annual Dr. ing the goal of 50 pints. A total of 35 people were typed for Charles R. Drew Blood Drive. bone marrow, the majority of which were minorities. In total, The blood drive was held in conjunc- over 90 people participated, which is one of the most suc- tion with the American Red Cross and was cessful student-run blood drives at NC State in recent times. held on campus. In addition to blood collec- This effort proved to be a worthwhile endeavor and tion, a bone-marrow typing station was set up has built a bridge for future drives of this sort. The Kappa to collect samples for a bone-marrow data- Lambda Chapter continues to uphold the principles of base that will serve those in need of bone- Omega, and live in the spirit of Brother Dr. Charles R. Drew. marrow transplants because of the debilitat- ing effects of leukemia. Particular emphasis was placed on the bone marrow typing of minority groups, for people of color are in need of bone marrow, and there are relatively few compatible donors.

40 Spring 2009 Oracle UPSILON ZETA CHAPTER: >> Recognizing Mrs. Elliott GREENVILLE, NC- Members of the Upsilon Zeta Chapter at East Carolina University are rienced many nega- pictured with Mrs. Laura Marie Leary Elliott, tive attempts to alter Class of 1966, after the ALANNA Honors her path to a college Award ceremony on October 17, 2008. degree; however, she The chapter members recently estab- overcame those chal- lished and awarded the first Perseverance lenges and honored the Award, designed to recognize the contributions wishes of her parents of an alumni member of ECU or community to graduate from ECU. person who has achieved significant goals The Upsilon while having to persevere through challenges Zeta chapter salutes SIXTH DIST R ICT that could have prevented their success. Mrs. Elliott, who is Mrs. Elliott is acknowledged as the now retired and living in Maryland. Mrs. El- first undergraduate African-American stu- liott is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Soror- dent to graduate from ECU. She arrived on ity, Inc. and she is married to Brother Elliott. campus during the early 1960’s and expe-

ALPHA OMICRON CHAPTER: >> Scholars Program ROCKY MOUNT, NC—The Alpha The young men participating in the Omicron Chapter introduced the program raised over $59,000.00 with the creation of the Omega Founders’ Omega Founders’ Scholar of the Year receiv- Scholars Program. Conceived ing 85 percent of the funds raised for his and birthed in Rocky Mount, NC college tuition and the other participants in July 2007 under the leadership receiving 80 percent of the funds raised for of Basileus Melvin Mitchell, the their tuition as well. The balance was used to Founders’ Scholars Program pre- operate the program and offset expenses. The sented 16 male scholars on April first Omega Founders’ Scholar is Felix Mor- 6, 2008 on the campus of North ton IV, 1st runner-up is Stuart McCleary and Carolina Wesleyan College. 2nd runner-up is Antonio Sharpe. Approximately 500 people attend- -Brother Charles Penny ed the inaugural event.

ZETA ALPHA CHAPTER: >> Annual Dental Health Day

HENDERSON, NC— The Zeta Alpha Chapter tionally mandated Social sponsored a Dental Health Day on February 14, Action Program. 2009 in Henderson, NC. Dr. Evins and Dr. Dr. Kenneth Evins and Dr. Kirby Ran- Ransom stressed the im- som, both members of Zeta Alpha, conducted portance of brushing and free dental screenings, provided dental health flossing daily. They also information, and proper oral hygiene instruction. emphasized how eating Each participant received a new toothbrush, healthy foods and snacks toothpaste, dental floss, and sugar free treats are an integral part of and fruit. maintaining overall health. Brothers Evins and Ransom evaluated The children seen numerous children and scheduled follow-up ap- were from Franklin, Granville, Vance, and Warren counties. pointments. Zeta Alpha conducted the screen- This was the fourth consecutive year Zeta Alpha has spon- ings in observance of North Carolina Children’s sored this event. Dental Access Day as part of the Fraternity's na- -Brother Michael Putney, Sr.

41 Spring 2009 Oracle KAPPA ALPHA & PSI KAPPA CHAPTERS: >> Community Service ROCK HILL, SC—On December 6, 2008 members of the Kappa Alpha Chapter and Psi Kappa relationships with male role models. Chapter got up early in the morning to perform Young men from Rock Hill are matched with one adult men- some community service Adopt-A-Highway. tor from the surrounding universities, businesses and service This is the 10th year the Omegas have organizations. Each mentor spends a minimum of four to been cleaning up the 2-mile stretch of Heckle six hours a month with his mentee. Structured and super- Blvd and Ogden Road. Also helping with this vised meetings are held monthly and mentees participate in community service project were a group of 30 service learning projects. young 3rd – 12th graders who are apart of a The Adopt-a-Highway cleanup was one of those program called the M.A.L.E. Factor (Manhood learning projects. The York County Clean Community Coor- and Leadership Empowerment). dinator Barbara Clinton said, “I saw all your hard work in The group partnered with Shining Light, those wonderful orange bags yesterday!!! I just love seeing LLC and The Leadership Group, LLC, and these orange bags around town and that clean highway.” Every programs offer young men different avenues of participant had a great time and the young men learned how success as they engage in life empowering work- to give back to the community. -Brother Isaiah Venning shops, recreational activities, and builds positive SIXTH DIST R ICT

PSI PHI CHAPTER: >> Experience of a Lifetime

WINSTON-SALEM, NC- Nine-year-old range of activities that Sylvester would be do- Sylvester was invited to attend the Sixth ing, I knew he would enjoy the experience and District Boys Camp at Camp Hanes on get a lot out of it.” behalf of the Psi Phi Chapter of Win- After Sylvester returned from Camp ston-Salem, NC. Hanes, Mia saw a change in his behavior. His mother, Mia, is a single mom “He came back stronger, I don’t know how else who wanted her only child to have to put it,” she says. “I could see a difference in positive male role models, but Sylvester the way he acted. He was more confident. He had never been away from home for an was more willing to try new things and think, ‘I extended period of time. Mia discovered can do this.’ He has stronger will power. that the men from Omega Psi Phi would be volunteering He has so much respect for others and their time to spend with the boys, using vacation time from is more responsible. He does his homework work to go up to Camp Hanes with them. Impressed with without me telling him to do so. He stands up the Fraternity and Camp Hanes, Mia decided to send Sylves- straight, he shakes hands, he makes eye contact ter to camp. and he calls people ‘sir’ and ‘ma’am.’ It’s been The men from Psi Phi Chapter and everyone at a wonderful experience for both of us.” Camp Hanes were good role models so I felt comfortable with sending him,” Mia explained. “And when I saw the

42 Spring 2009 Oracle IOTA BETA BETA CHAPTER: >> Helps High School Band

MANNING, SC— During his campaign, President Barack Obama visited South Carolina numerous times before the November 2008 election and while in the state he became enamored with the Golden Pride Monarchs Band from Manning High School. For each subsequent visit to South Carolina, Presi- dent Obama requested that the band play whenever he arrived. So for his inauguration, President Obama invited the SIXTH DIST R ICT 80-member band to play for him on his big day. While this was an enormous honor, there was one problem before the band could embark on such a historical trip, that problem was money. The band needed $40,000 to make the trip, buy new uniforms and equipment. On January 7, 2009, Brothers Walter Once the call went out, donations and pledges Hill, Elijah McCants, Burnett Vanish and Tru- started pouring in from all over the state. So the brothers man Washington presented Band Director Ray of Iota Beta Beta decided they needed to do their part in Francis, along with Principal Michael Shorter getting the band to the inauguration. The brothers were and Assistant Principal Susan Anderson, a check able to secure donations from Day Dawn and St. Stephen for $1200.00. We are happy to report that the Baptist churches as well as personal donations from the band reached their goal of $40,000 and left for chapter brothers. Washington, DC on January 18, 2009.

IOTA IOTA CHAPTER: >> Brother Larry Keith Recognized

CHAPEL HILL, NC— Brother Larry In 2007, Brother Keith was recognized by Keith was recognized on March 23, the Chancellor of UNC by receiving the C. Knox 2009 as an outstanding leader in med- Massey Distinguished Service Award from the ical education with the establishment University. This award is one of the highest awards of the Larry Keith Loyalty Scholar- given to faculty or staff members. ship by the University of NC Chapel Brother Keith received his bachelor’s Hill School of Medicine. degree in biology from North Carolina A&T State This scholarship will be given to a University and a master’s degree in Biology from medical student annually to assist Virginia State University. He obtained another with their tuition and fees. In addi- master’s degree in Cell Biology and Anatomy from tion, the department of Allied Health the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. established the Larry Keith Teaching Brother Keith’s teaching career began in Award to recognize a faculty member the public schools, teaching physical science, biology annually for outstanding teaching of Allied Health students. and chemistry. He has since gone on to teach sci- Brother Keith, a dedicated administrator and stu- ence courses at St. Augustine’s College, Shaw Uni- dent advocate, currently serves in many capacities at the versity and UNC at Chapel Hill where he currently University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s (UNC-CH) serves as the course director for Medical Allied School of Medicine. A life-long educator, he is the Assistant Health Gross Anatomy. Dean for Admissions and Associate Director of the Office of Brother Keith is a member of the Iota Iota Educational Development. He also serves as the Director of Chapter in Raleigh, NC and is married to Wilma Special Programs, where he has made continuous contribu- Spann Keith. They have two children, Channte and tions to the health profession by helping countless numbers Quinton Keith. of under-represented minority students attend medical and dental school.

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BETA ALPHA CHAPTER: >> Brother Jamison Honored

S E V EN TH DIST R ICT JACKSON, MS – Brother George W. Jamison II was hon- on the State level for a number of years. His ored by the Jackson City Council on December 16, 2008 leadership in Beta Alpha brought recognition for his unwavering commitment to the local community. A and awards to the chapter on the State and resolution was presented to Brother Jamison by Council- District levels. The chapter received the State man Kenneth Stokes, as well as other council members, for Reclamation Chapter of the Year Award during his leadership with the Beta Alpha Chapter, mentorship he the 7th District’s annual meeting two consecu- has rendered to youth, attention given to the homeless, and tive years, and in 2006 the chapter was award- many other community service projects in which he has been ed the Mississippi Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, involved. More than 40 brothers attended the City Council Inc. State Chapter of the Year Award. Brother Meeting in support of Brother Jamison. Jamison was named Beta Alpha’s 2005 Omega Brother Jamison is a native of Jackson, Mississippi Man of the Year, received the 2005 Superior and is a 1990 graduate of Jackson State University with a Service Award at the Mississippi State Meeting, degree in Elementary Education. He began his career in the and was Mississippi’s 2006 Omega Man of the Jackson Public School System as a school teacher, and used Year. Brother Jamison is also a 2009 recipient his talents to educate and mentor youth. Brother Jamison’s of the Central Mississippi Chapter’s Carter G. personal philosophy is “Saving our youth means believing in Woodson Award. our future.” Using this mantra as his personal inspiration, -Brother Gernerique G. Stewart, PhD Brother Jamison reactivated the Beta Alpha Chapter’s mentoring program for young men and received several awards and recognitions from community organizations. He is currently a Package Service Center Administrator employed with the United Parcel Service where 22 years of experience has honed his efficiency and time management skills. He is a member of the NAACP, a member of Cherry Grove Mis- sionary Baptist Church, and serves as Vice President of his neighborhood association. He also volunteers time to organizations such as the American Red Cross and The Stewpot Community Center in the Jackson area. Brother Jamison was initiated in Beta Alpha Chapter in Jackson, MS in 1992, and has been very active the past 16 years. He has served as Basileus for Beta Alpha Chapter from 2002-2006, and chaired the Social Action Committee

44 Spring 2009 Oracle KAPPA UPSILON CHAPTER: >> Chapter Scholarships S E V EN TH DIST R ICT

WEST PALM BEACH, FL - The Kappa Upsi- arts. Students displayed an abundance of talent that pro- lon Chapter recently awarded 14 scholarships duced sustained applause from an appreciative audience. The to outstanding high school students of Palm top three performers in the Talent Hunt were: Hadiya Smith, Beach County. Each student received a $500 first place; Myah K. Black, second place; and Christopher scholarship to assist in defraying his or her col- Powell, third place. lege costs this fall. Additionally, several stu- Each year members of Kappa Upsilon work with dents participated in the Chapter's 57th Annual and assist several bright and talented students of Palm Talent Hunt, which was jointly held with the Beach County—students who are deserving of public recog- scholarship awards ceremony. nition and financial support to attend college. The Chapter The program was well-attended with seeks to identify, honor and support students, whose poten- family members, friends and well-wishers, tial and high achievement merit increased opportunities in whose presence produced a visible and fes- higher education. Through funds generated by a successful tive display of community support for student Annual Formal Masquerade Ball, several scholarships are achievement in academics and the performing awarded each year to deserving college-bound students.

ETA OMICRON CHAPTER: >> Men of Excellence

ALBANY, GA. – Omega Men of Excellence, the mentoring organization of Eta Omicron Chapter, participated in the Martin Luther King, Jr. Annual Celebration on Jan. 19, 2009 at the Albany Civic Center. The 17 junior high school students made their presence known by serving as ushers for the program attendees, assisted with passing out programs, taking awards to recipients and helping attendees feel comfortable. They received many favor- able comments from program organizers and people in general who witnessed their efforts which included approximately 700 participants, of many different ethnicities. The Golden Voices of Tuskegee University Concert Choir rendered several songs relative to the Civil Rights Move- ment, which was the highlight of the program. -Brother Farris L. Shorter, Jr.

45 Spring 2009 Oracle RHO DELTA DELTA CHAPTER: >> Making A Difference

TROY, AL - Over the past few months, the members of the As of January 2009, The Rho Delta Rho Delta Delta Chapter have been contributing their time Delta Chapter has also added seven new worthy and affection to the community. Some of the members have members to its roster: Tony Goins of Birming- been involved in helping the elderly at the Colley Complex. ham, AL; Frederick Moore of Tuscaloosa, AL; Our duties consist of cleaning, renovating, and assisting with Theo Moore of Anniston, AL; Jhared McCleary various projects around the building. In addition to helping of Leroy, AL; Marlon Quinn of Fontana, CA; the elderly, our time has also been spent with the children at Brandon Williams of Dothan, AL and Jeremy Troy Elementary. We have acquired an Adopt-a-Class pro- Hawkins of Americus, GA. The members of Rho gram where we read to and tutor the children. After school, Delta Delta Chapter have received the NPHC some members walk the children home or to the Family Life Point’s Award. This is a competition between all Center. During this time of reconciliation, the members per- NPHC fraternities and sororities to contribute formed a variety of activities that enhanced their relation- and take part in numerous activities around ship with each other. This has been a new practicum for the Troy University.

S E V EN TH DIST R ICT members and the outcome was well worth it. -By Brother George Thomas

46 Spring 2009 Oracle ETA OMICRON & CHI EPSILON CHAPTERS: >> 61st Anniversary

ALBANY, GA – Eta Omicron and those energies to uplift someone along the Chi Epsilon Chapters celebrated way. Brother Maupin received a standing its 61st Anniversary on November ovation from the more than 40 brothers 1, 2008 at the graduate chapters’ in attendance. fraternity house. Brother Fred Polite, Former Brother Dr. John E. Basileus, presented chapter awards to Maupin, President of Morehouse the following brothers; Superior Service School of Medicine intrigued the - Jeffrey Bogues; Newcomer Award- Ter- brotherhood as guest speaker ron Hayes; Founders Award - Farris L. for this auspicious occasion. He Shorter, Jr.; Citizen of the Year Award emphasized that brothers should - Glenn Singfield; and Omega Man of the S E V EN TH DIST R ICT rededicate themselves to the Year Award - Andre Stevenson. Cardinal Principles. We should The newly elected officers of Eta provide service to those who are Omicron Chapter for 2008-2009 are W. misfortunate in our community and Frank Wilson – Basileus; Tim Knowles - show our love and concern for the Vice Basileus; Vachel Reese - Keeper of brotherhood and their families. The Finance; Terron Hayes – KRS; Charlie image we have as “Que Dogs” and Mathis – Chaplain; and Michael Robinson the partying and stepping fraternity - Keeper of Peace. must be dispelled and instead use

CHI OMEGA CHAPTER: >> Black History Tribute

TALLAHASSEE, FL - Chi Omega Chapter held its Annual At the close of the program there were Carter G. Woodson History program in conjunction with a number of questions answered by Brother Bet- the two undergraduate chapters, Upsilon Psi at Florida hune. The program attendees and the brothers A&M University and Chi Theta at Florida State University had a great time in this educational experience. on February 26, 2009. Every year, local chapters close The Tallahassee Chapters take pride in lead- out the celebration of Black History Month with a tribute ing the way in Tallahassee and the surrounding to Brother Carter G. Woodson. areas to bring programs to the community for This year’s close out program featured Brother our families and friends to enjoy. Albert McLeod Bethune Jr. (1942 Psi Chapter). Brother - Brother Darron Toston Bethune is the grandson, of Ms. Mary McLeod Bethune, Founder of the Daytona National and Industrial Insti- tute for Negro Girls in 1908, today known as Bethune- Cookman University. Brother Bethune spoke on a number of issues in which his grandmother addressed as well as the relationship that Bethune-Cookman University had with Florida A&M University. The speech also focused on how important it was for the establishment of the historically black colleges and universities to the sur- vival of African-Americans. The audience listened to a speech written by Ms. Mary McLeod Bethune, which addressed the men of Omega Psi Phi. Ms. Bethune was a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority and because of that relationship; she often talked to the Fraternity.

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CHI PHI CHAPTER: >> Diversity in the Classroom E IGHTH DIST R ICT DENVER, CO – Brother Omar Montgomery is a native of Los Angeles, California. He entered Omega through the Lambda Omicron chapter in 1994. Brother Montgomery relocated to Denver in the fall of 2002 at the behest of close friend and colleague, Dr. Jennifer Wade, who encouraged him to pursue his PH.D. Upon his arrival in Colorado, Brother Montgomery linked with the brothers of Chi Phi Chapter. As a member of Chi Phi chapter, Brother Mont- gomery has continued to shine the light of Omega brightly in the Denver community. Brother Montgomery is pursuing his Ph.D. in Educational Leadership and Innovation. While pursuing his he also teaches classes on African-American Ph.D., he is also employed as the Director of Black Stu- history. Brother Montgomery feels that “any dent Services and an adjunct professor of Ethnic Studies course which discusses cultural awareness and at the University of Colorado Denver (UCD). In his role as other cultures contributions to society can only Director of Black Student Services, Brother Montgomery enhance a diverse community.” is responsible for Innovative outreach programs that target In Brother Montgomery’s own words, people of African descent and retention programs that as- “my class is very diverse itself.” His students sist throughout the academic tenure at UCD. range in age from 18-60. According to Brother As an adjunct professor Brother Montgomery Montgomery, only half of what’s learned in his teaches a course entitled Race, Class and Alienation. And class comes from the information he provides. Everyone brings their own life experiences to the class. So the wide gamut of experiences enhances the learning opportunity in the class.

48 Spring 2009 Oracle CHI PHI CHAPTER: >> Salute to World War II Veteran

DENVER, CO - In today’s world, it seems that people are ton, OK. It was there that he initially met the always searching for a hero. The historic election of this na- lady who would later become his wife for nearly tion’s 44th President, Barack Obama, has provided that for 50 years. some. I am proud to say that in my time in Omega, I have Brother Crenshaw, who distinguished never seen a shortage of heroes. From the very beginning, himself in service to the country, has only Omega men have been heroes in their homes, communities recently received the medals he earned during and around the world. Brother George Crenshaw is such an World War II. In early 2009, the United States Omega man. For many heroes, their “thank you” often comes Army sent Brother George L. Crenshaw the too late; not this time. Brothers of the Chi Phi Chapter pay following medals: Bronze Star Medal; Good tribute and say thank you to Brother George Crenshaw while Conduct Medal; American Defense Service he’s here to appreciate it. Medal; American Campaign Medal; Asiatic- born in Memphis, TN, Brother Crenshaw was raised Pacific Campaign Medal with 1 bronze service in Wewoka, OK. When World War II broke out, Brother star; World War II Victory Medal; Combat In- Crenshaw, like many other heroic black men of his day, vol- fantryman Badge 1st Award; and an Honorable unteered to stand on behalf of this nation. Brother Cren- Service Lapel Button WWII. shaw joined the United States Army and served this great As we prepare to celebrate Brother E IGHTH DIST R ICT country as a Radio Operator in the South Pacific Theater Crenshaw’s 60th year in Omega, we pause to from 1941-1945. Following World War II, the nation in say thank you for all that he has done. Brother general and the Army specifically were slow to say a proper Crenshaw is still an active member in Chi Phi thank you to this hero and many others like him who served Chapter. Brother George Lidell Crenshaw courageously and with honor. continues to live his creed. After 60 years of Upon his return to the country and having been service to Omega and service this nation, it Honorably Discharged, Brother Crenshaw began pursuing his is fitting that this nation, the men of Chi Phi high ideals of scholarship at Langston University in Langs- Chapter and the entire Eighth District say “thank you” to Brother Crenshaw.

49 Spring 2009 Oracle >>NINTHdistrict OMICRON LAMBDA CHAPTER: >> Natural Disaster Preparedness Stillwater, OK – On February 27, 2009, Omicron Lambda Chapter of Oklahoma State University teamed with the American Red Cross to prepare for emergency situations. The team hosted a fundraiser entitled, “Be Red Cross Ready.” Companies, organizations, groups, and individual members of the community were asked to donate funds and help assemble as many disaster kits as possible for individuals and families who were, and potentially will be deeply affected by a natural disaster, i.e. hurricane, N I TH DIST R ICT floods, tornadoes. Each disaster kit consisted of 21 essential toiletry and personal hygiene items. Thirty disaster kits were delivered to the Payne County Chapter of the American Red Cross on December 1, 2008. All donations were useful and helpful for the cause. -Brother Darryl Hillard RHO XI CHAPTER: >> Health Education in their lifestyles. The Health Symposium is a key component FREEPORT, TX - On Saturday, November 4, of the Rho Xi Chapter’s Social Action program as it demon- 2008, approximately 25 members of the communi- strates the chapter’s commitment and contributions to the ty attended the health Symposium on the campus improvement of the overall physical and mental health of the of Texas Southern University located in Houston, community. Texas. The symposium was free and open to the Rho Xi Chapter also participated in the Americans public. Rho Xi Chapter hosted the event on behalf with Diabetes Walk-A-Thon held in Houston. Rho Xi teamed of the Houston Area Coalition. Brother Raylon up with the brothers of the Houston Area Coalition to make Hailey opened and moderated the event, which a difference in the fight against diabetes on behalf of friends included three field experts. The attendees had the and family members who battle the disease. The monies opportunity to participate in relevant and infor- raised by the chapter benefits research to find a cure as well mative breakout sessions with the various field as to raise awareness of the disease that affects predomi- experts on AIDS, HIV, heart disease and prostate nantly African-Americans and other minority groups. Sev- cancer. eral hundred friends, family and members of the community Participants were encouraged to take the knowl- turned out to participate in the walk. edge and information back to their families and - Brother Nathaniel Grace communities in support of making healthy changes

50 Spring 2009 Oracle NINTH DISTRICT >> Chairman Voter Registration

The Brothers of the Ninth District individually and collec- momentum by joining forces with civic groups, tively participated in the greatest electoral event in U.S. his- political action committees, faith groups and other tory. On November 4, 2008, the first African American was Greek Letter Organizations. Ninth District Broth- elected by a landslide as the 44th President of the United ers made media presentations at every opportunity, State of America. The election of Barrack Obama is the encouraging people to vote for change. To facilitate culmination of a dream that was so eloquently articulated the change, Ninth District Brothers conducted by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. during a speech in Memphis in voter registration drives, presented educational 1968. Dr. King said, “I have been to the Mountain top and I programs directed at young first time voters that have seen the Promised Land. I may not get there with you, focused on the political process, voting rights act, but we as a people will get there.” and issues that related to their communities. Ninth Ninth District Brothers were among the first to District Brothers formally endorsed the Demo- join the call for a change in direction as the country seemed cratic Party and its candidates for national office. to have lost its way. Brothers all across the Ninth District By doing so, they heightened the awareness of the were galvanized by a desire to make it known that change voters and introduce them to the idea of a more was needed at every level of government. The Ninth District ambitious notion of electing a Black Man named Political/Social Action committee kicked into high gear and Senator Barrack Obama for President. made its presence felt by rallying in every State Capital via As we were fully engaged in the politi- the Black Caucus members in the four state regions of Texas, cal process, we witnessed several furious political Oklahoma Arkansas and Louisiana. Ninth District Broth- debates during the prolonged national primaries. ers stepped up their efforts by communicating their views as The most critical and staunch opposition to the

to the dissatisfaction of the current state of affairs in their Barrack Obama campaign seemed to be shocked N I TH DIST R ICT respective communities. and surprised at the size and Diversity of the Brothers voiced their opinions to federal, state, crowds that gathered at Obama rallies. In late sum- county, and local government officials and anybody else mer 2008, it was no doubt that the Ninth District who would listen. Ninth District Brothers continued to build brothers lived up to their mandate. At last, the voting public recognizes that change is inevitable and that a Black Man can now overcome the political and racial divide in this country and will carry the banner for the United States of America. We, the Ninth District Brothers and all members of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. are among the faces of the Political and Civil Rights movement, and we will determine the next barriers to cross. With God’s help we will continue to educate, uplift and have a positive af- fect across our great country. -Bro. Curt Childers

ETA MU MU CHAPTER: >> Fastest Growing Chapter in Texas

DENTON, TX – Eta Mu Mu Chapter is the newest and fast- program at Thomas Rivera and Denton High est growing graduate chapter in North Texas. The Chapter School, where members pair-up with students began meeting in July 2008 with a mutual thought of be- every Friday. The Chapter also partnered with ing a collective positive force in the area. Eta Mu Mu has local undergraduate chapter Phi Gamma, to reclaimed 22 non-financial members back into the fold of conduct a voter registration drive. The Eta Mu Omega! The chapter motto is “Enthusiastic HM2--Christ Mu and Phi Gamma chapters, helped register based and merciful Omega-minded brothers, humbling, moti- people that participated in the largest voter vating and making a change in the community." turnout in U.S. history. The Chapter conducted several social action pro- -Brother Todd Mohair grams including a School Supply Drive at Thomas Rivera Elementary in Denton. The Chapter sponsors a mentoring

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at Plainfield South and 4) Christopher Brown, a senior at a senior Brown, South and 4) Christopher at Plainfield School. High Plainfield eford Johnson, a senior at Joliet West; 2) London Dorris, a 2) London Dorris, West; at Joliet a senior Johnson, eford a senior 3) Ray Croom, College; Junior freshman at Joliet competition. The winners of the scholarships were 1) Her were of the scholarships winners The competition. four scholarships to deserving African-American male high male high African-American to deserving scholarships four essay national year’s who this participated in school seniors away gave Nu Pi Chapter as part of the celebration, and Mrs. Betty Washington of the Joliet Community Action Action Community of the Joliet Washington Betty and Mrs. A Action Social the Chapter’s received Network received the Life Time Achievement Award for her leadership leadership her for Award Achievement Time Life the received County Will IL and of Joliet, to the citizens and dedication

aptist Church Multipurpose Center Baptist Multipurpose Center Church Zion at Mt. ebration Illinois. Joliet, Place in located at 402 Singleton Annual Joint Talent Showcase and Achievement Week Cel Week and Achievement Showcase Talent Annual Joint JOLIET its first held of Lewis University Chapter Undergraduate sang “Omega Dear.” The hymn was lead Brother Delano Delano lead Brother hymn was The Dear.” “Omega sang in all of the current officers of the chapters, was which the chapters, of officers all of the current in brothers of the program, At the end feat. an amazing the crowd captivated. the crowd enthusiastically gave a Fraternity history lesson, which kept kept which history lesson, a Fraternity enthusiastically gave was in attendance. First Vice Grand Basileus, Brother Carl Carl Brother Basileus, Grand Vice First attendance. was in Blunt Brother the program. for guest speaker was the Blunt,

Year, Omega Man of the Year, Life Time Achievement, and and Achievement, Time Life Year, Man of the Omega Year, First. Chicago Gamma, and Sigma Omega Chapters was held in Chicago, Chicago, in was held Chapters Omega and Sigma Gamma, the of Citizen for the chapters from given were Awards IL. ho Gamma Rho Gamma Nu Pi, Xi, Mu Iota, Lambda Lambda, of Chi , IL O, CHICAG 53 54

Spring 2009 Spring TENTH DISTRICT at Indiana University in 2000. After receiving ton since beginning his undergraduate studies sion ontheStatusofBlackMales. bytheCityofBloomingtonpresented Commis Leader of Tomorrow Award, anannualaward Bloomington Outstanding Young BlackMale make Bloomington thewonderful placeitis.” said. “It’s importanttohonorthepeoplewho Month withasplash,” Mayor Mark Kruzan BlackHistory the perfecteventtoconclude Month.commemorate BlackHistory bytheCityofBloomingtonevents hosted to Center. The gala wastheclosing celebration of 2009 eventattheBloomington Convention theFebruarythan 125peopleattended 23, Bloomington MonthGala. BlackHistory More honored recently atthe Third AnnualCityof Mitchell, Jr. andDr. James E. Mumford were BLOOMINGTON, IN “Strides byDr. made Mumford andothers like many African Americans in Bloomington . individuals areespecially who meaningful to MonthCommittee tohonor ton BlackHistory er Award wascreatedbytheCityofBlooming Month History Trailblazer Award. The Trailblaz ford wastheinaugural recipient oftheBlack Color Conference. Fraternity andtheIndiana University Menof on theStatusofBlackMales, Omega PsiPhi activities include positions ontheCommission of a relentlesspossessed tenacity.” His volunteer says heis “a motivator, anidealist andaperson ton-Monroe Countyclass. Mitchell’s nominator member ofthecurrent Leadership Blooming for Ivy Tech Community College. Heisalsoa andDevelopment Support ofStudent Director his Master’sdegree, heacceptedaposition as Brother Mitchell haslived in Blooming Brother Mitchell received theCityof “The MonthGalawas BlackHistory IU Professor Emeritus Dr. James Mum OMEGA PSIPHI – Brothers Gerald Lee >> 3rd Annual BlackHistoryMonthGala ------Design &Marketing. Manns, Dedric Dennist andSharlene Newman, andLaffoon lins, Donald, NicoleandDexter Griffin, AlphonsoandDollie Positive Link, Beverly Calender-Anderson, Wainona O. Col LLC, Ivy Tech Community College, Bloomington Hospital cultural Affairs, Sheer Elegance Draperies, Blinds andMore, Office ofthe Vice President for Equity, Diversity andMulti MonthGalawassponsoredbyIndiana UniversityHistory Association. Psi Phi F cation, theAssociation Society for Ethnomusicology, Omega Black MusicCaucus, Phi Delta Kappa, Indiana MusicEdu NationalEducators Conference, EquityUnion for and ethnomusicology. Mumford isamember oftheMusic 1974 withamajorin musiceducation andaminor in voice his Ph.D. from theIndiana University SchoolofMusicin American Chorale Ensemble from 1983-2006. Hereceived of saying thankyou.” BeverlyDirector Calender-Anderson said. “This isoneway so manythathavecomeafter them,” SafeandCivil City him thathavecreatedopportunitiesfor haveopeneddoors In addition totheCityofBloomington, theBlack Dr. MumfordoftheAfrican asDirector served raternity, Inc, andtheMusic -Brothe Alrick L. Banks L. Alrick -Brothe T eachers National Oracle T heatre, - - - TENTH DISTRICT - - - - Oracle Alpha Chi has joined with Habitat for Hu with Habitat for has joined Alpha Chi Human partnership with Habitat for The Habitat in the GaryHabitat in Community. - Brothers BrianWilliams and Gregory B. Lewis Habitat Day 2008, World of recognition in manity seek for to and solutions attention as we bring who face the world of people around the millions many fami Currently each year. eviction wrongful from forced are being parts in of the world lies corruption, their homes as a result of harassment, against and discrimination bureaucracy excessive women and minorities. the Gary new homes in Community building ity in offering development, economic to spur help will hard and reducing families for stability long-term is to looking the chapter community; within ship with to future projects and programs forward - - ER: CHAPT PI ETA egistration Drive Registration Voter >> Brothers of Pi Eta Chapter of Lewis University held their Annual Dr. Charles R. Drew R. Charles Annual Dr. their held Lewis University of of Pi Eta Chapter Brothers , IL- , Annual Blood Drive Blood Annual ALPHA CHI CHAPTER: >> The Brothers of Alpha Chi mobilized to partner with mobilized of Alpha Chi Brothers The The community had the wonderful opportunity to had the wonderful community The blood drive with 65 people donating. Students and university staff members were very supportive very of the staff were members Students and university 65 people donating. with drive blood with the project was co-sponsored The future drives. to donate at blood commitments event and expressed at Lewis University. organization Student Nursing LOCKPORT a most people attending record for the Lewis University broke Chapter The 2008. 17, Blood on October

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55 community to own their homes and raise their families. their families. their homes and raise to own community in the building of the new homes on 17th and Adams in Gary’s of the new homes on 17th and Adams in the building in the in families provide new homes will The area. Midtown Habitat for Humanity to help build new homes in the Gary new homes in build to help Humanity Habitat for was a constant Chapter presence Alpha Chi The Community.

for African-Americans to freely vote and have their voice be have their voice and vote to freely African-Americans for process. the political heard in munity fulfill the vision of our forefathers in having the right right the in having forefathers of our vision fulfill the munity to reclaim some brothers for future work within the Fraternity. the Fraternity. future within work for some brothers to reclaim the com event was seeing portion of this most exciting The interact and see many local Omegas working together in such in together working and see many local Omegas interact event helped The our country’sa momentous event in history.

election. The annual event gave potential voters the opportu potential voters annual event gave The election. the October 6 deadline. before to register nity individuals within the community to register for the upcoming the upcoming for to register the community within individuals Chapter held its annual Voter’s Registration Drive. The one The Drive. Registration Voter’s its annual held Chapter assisted brothers Mall, Village at Gary’s day affair was held On Saturday, October 4, 2008 the brothers of Alpha Chi of Alpha Chi 2008 the brothers October 4, On Saturday, 56

Spring 2009 Spring TWELFTH DISTRICT >>TWELFTH Rho Chapter’s Dr. ErnestE. Just Marine Biology of marine biology andscience through theZeta 14, haveexplored thewondersandfascinations mers junior high schoolgirls andboys, ages10to LOS ANGELES, CA science careers. invaluable insights onmarine biology andmarine at eachlocation provide valuable instruction and lifesea andwetlandtours. The professional staffs observations and recordings, sampling, snorkeling, at Catalina Island, CA. California (USC) Wrigley Marine Science Center in Long Beach, CA, andUniversity ofSouthern tington Beach, CA, The Aquarium ofthePacific venues, BolsaChica Wetland atHun Preserve weekendssecutive eachsummer andincludes three and amarine biologist. founding member ofOmega PsiPhi Fraternity, Inc. cated toDr. ErnestE. Just, and wasacharter who fun projectsandexperiences. The program isdedi instructions withfield trips, laboratoryanalysis, ence in amanner thatcombines classroom career to careers andacademicin pursuits marine sci actions program for thechapter. ago andhasmaturedtobecomethepremier social Program. The programyears seven wasstarted >> Activities andprojectsincluded nature The program over isconducted twocon It isdesigned toexpose minority students MarineBiology ProgramConcludesaSucessful – Over the past seven sum –Overseven thepast ZETA RHOCHAPTER - - - - - dissection lab. final exercise before the exam is averycomprehensive fish alsolearnStudents how tokayak andsnorkel. The program’s puter skills tomanipulate atBolsaChica. thedatacollected Wrigley learn com anduse Marinewherestudents Institute on Catalina IslandattheUniversity ofSouthern California teers" andanEEJust Program alumnus, Simone Stephans. from oneoftheAquarium ofthePacific's "Volun newest ment. Averyspecial featurein 2008included apresentation fun, educational 3Dfilmpresentations ofthemarine environ infor toparticipate touchtankexercises students andwatch tour ofallexhibits, theAquarium alsooffered opportunities struction onMarine Life. In addition toaverycomprehensive Long received BeachAquarium classroom wherestudents in The program continues withabehind-the-scenes trip tothe sampling andcollection. indigenous marine life, running water quality tests, anddata ties whichincluded field flora observations, instructionson Southern California toenjoymultiplemarine science activi California, provided anopportunityforfrom allover students laboratorydataanalysis duringsupport thesummer program. The alsoareprovided students to accesstolaptopcomputers room instruction, acommemorative andnotebook. t-shirt Inc., including meals, transportation, lodging, supplies, class year, whichisfully sponsoredbytheZetaRhoF The program peakswithmultiple unique experiences The BolsaChica Conservancy in Huntington Beach, in participate Over theprogram 30students each district -Brother Earl H. Jones, Jr. Jones, H. Earl -Brother oundation, Oracle Y ear ------TWELFTH DISTRICT - Oracle -Brother Michael Littlejohn The personal reward from this event was this from reward personal The - Service Project - >> truly a service project. The Brothers were joined joined were Brothers The project. a service truly who volunteered Jimenez, Deyber man, by a young made he a old, years At eight the chapter. to help statement each our hearts that was in and minds, tomor Can we do it again was great! “this he said but friend, young Maybe not tomorrow row?” this make to plans has begun Chapter Mu Mu Beta project. service an on-going that “it’s amazing how many normal everyday everyday many normal how “it’s amazing that they are the way things With people are here. be someone we know.” easily could this now, right that they the group advised at the shelter Workers of in the number increase have seen a significant to new recipients. basis meals they serve a daily on “It is hard to Littlejohn stated Michael Brother You here. are so many families that there believe this but to see it like read about it, hear about it, people is often of homeless notion The is tough.” the homeless realized Brothers misconceived. and ordinary are families people at the shelter help. extra a little people needing Adams was humbled Eric Brother immeasurable. recipients I was serving “As by the experience. I could here. being often thank me for they would very least is the that this I could butnot help think sense away with a true of walked Brothers do.” was that this knowing and accomplishment, pride rother Brother au. T - ER: CHAPT TAU ZETA - - - -

- -Brother G.D.Taylor GAS, NV- VEGAS, LAS these tough During chari times economic has seen giving table down a significant It is certainly turn. understandable when finances at home are our ability minimal; is monetarily to give A greater diminished. au Chapter, announced that four scholarships scholarships four announced that au Chapter, T TA MU MU CHAPTER: BETA lvd. Madre Blvd. irstNazarene on Sierra of the Church – Brother Eugene Quishenberry, Scholarship Com Scholarship Eugene Quishenberry, – Brother Scholarship Awards Scholarship >> Dr. Derrick Evans, principal at Pasadena High, treated his junior junior treated his High, at Pasadena principal Evans, Derrick Dr. was Anthony Ikner Arness School student High athlete, Pasadena Fourteen high school students submitted applications for consid for school students applications submitted high Fourteen

The donation of personal time resulted in the direct resulted in time of personal donation The On Saturday December 20, 2008 Beta Mu Mu teamed 20, On Saturday December

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principals of both schools welcomed parents and students of both schools welcomed to these events principals done. counselors on a job well and commended and teachers their the forth student to receive a scholarship from the Fraternity. The proud proud The the Fraternity. from the forth student a scholarship to receive second year at the F second year and senior scholars and their parents, to a dinner-program held for the for held to a dinner-program scholars and their parents, and senior High School. School. High Moses Xavier McDonald, James A. Ogbeide, and Brian Andrew Reese of and Brian Ogbeide, A. James McDonald, Moses Xavier Pasadena Ikner, Anthony Arness and School; MarshallHigh Fundamental eration and four were selected to receive scholarships. The recipients are recipients The scholarships. selected to receive were and four eration and who are counting on them to make a difference in the world.” in a difference make on them to and who are counting people in the community who share in their aspirations and well being, being, and well their aspirations who in share the community people in Each student will receive a $500.00 scholarship from Zeta from a $500.00 scholarship receive Each student will are want the students there that to know “We stated, Quishenberry mittee Chairman of Zeta Chairman mittee seniors. graduating school high Pasadena deserving awarded to well were P 57

simplicity of writing a check. Brother Charles Walden observed Walden Charles Brother a check. of writing simplicity personal interaction had a significantly greater affectgreater than the had a significantly interaction personal interaction with individuals who were in need of help. This This need of help. who in were with individuals interaction

longer. non-stop for two hours, but the personal experience lasted a lot but experience personal the two hours, non-stop for

ter friends Leidy Serna and Deyber Jimenez. The effort went The Jimenez. and Deyber Serna Leidy friends ter chael Littlejohn, Charles Waldon, Wayne Williams, and chap Williams, Wayne Waldon, Charles Littlejohn, chael The volunteers were Brothers Eric Adams, Randy Bacon, Mi Randy Bacon, Adams, Eric Brothers were volunteers The with St. Vincent Shelter to help feed over two hundred people. two hundred people. feed over to help Shelter Vincent with St.

vice that we can provide. vice time is, potentially, the most rewarding act of charity and ser act of charity the most rewarding potentially, is, time acts entail financial contribution. The donation of our personal of our personal The donation contribution. financial acts entail time for the Men of Omega to recognize that not all charitable that not all charitable to recognize the Men of Omega for time tempt to provide for our own families. However, this is also the this However, families. our own for tempt to provide strain is experienced during the Christmas Holiday as we at the Christmas Holiday during is experienced strain 58

Spring 2009 Spring THIRTEENTH DISTRICT >>THIRTEENTH the making. inon campusthatSaturday to witnesshistory the efforttobe made More than200students Omegachartered menwere heardandnotseen. Omega wasfinally here. Atfirst, thenewly had beenanticipated andthewaitwasgreat. energy never before oncampus. seen The arrival to thenation’s capitaluniversity of withaburst nity songs. The 8”“OMEstad were presented echoed therhythmofgolden bootsandFrater halls ofCarleton University in Ottawa, Canada and eight newOmega men. ing rink in theworld, theParliament buildings, ate Chapter. The city skat is home to the largest the Fraternity’s International 1st Undergradu Chapter islocatedin Ottawa, Ontario anditis of countries itrepresents. The AlphaDelta Xi tothelistnounce thatCanadahasbeenadded OTT AWA On Saturday, March 15, 2008, the - The isproud 13thDistrict toan ALPHA DELTA XICHAPTER: >> OmegaPsihiClaimsCanadianCampus - - - - - good wordisforever true. Xi Chapter in Canada, Omegaassuredthat the mencanrest doors” and “new beginnings.” With ofAlphaDelta thebirth the 1930s. since Dr. Charles R. DrewstudiedataCanadian university in timethe first thataCanadian chapter has been attempted the 13thDistrict, theFraternity’s only Canadian chapter, and chapter. For now, this wastheonly undergraduate chapter in He explained thegreat significance ofthis newly formed T.D. Chism, ledthepresentation withenthusiasmandpoise. believe it.” Many onlookers were quotedassaying “is that…Ican’t 8”“OMEstad were re-introduced toCarleton University. surprised theylearned when otherwise. Onebyone, the werethese Fraternity brothers from America andwere uncertain oftheiridentities. Someofthembelieved that they were wearing purple andgold masks. Their peers were Many preachers havesaid 2008istheyear of “open The Keeper 13thDistrict ofRecords andSeal, Bro. When theeight menappearedaround thecorner district

Brother Stefan Keyes Stefan Brother Oracle THIRTEENTH DISTRICT Oracle ------Brother Stefan Keyes

- uffalo N.Y, and and Buffalo N.Y, from brothers Chism, D. orrance T Needless to say, though the chapter is few in num is few in the chapter though Needless to say, The chapter recognized over a dozen community community a dozen over recognized chapter The to what they could did the chapter the strike During a differ to make together men coming black Young - Bichoux St-Juste a junior languages major. “Right now we now “Right major. languages a junior Bichoux St-Juste to ourselves and hope to be an example for well are doing the entire community.” servicing while to be successful men continue Omega bers, who of Omega built the brothers "And like the community. Ques the Canadian Montreal, 1924 in them in for the bridge snows, eternal of land the near here Up true: rings still motto brightly". gleam shall ever the pearls The strike lasted 60 days and ended President strike just before The Obama’s visit. their with cars surrendered brothers The the community. help school and to hospi to transport people to work, vehicles mem vulnerable to chauffeur around took turns They tals. and disadvan – most who black of the community were bers taged. the fraternal Here ence is a new concept north of the border. of the chapter but the Basileus and unknown; is rare lifestyle and “My brothers all of that. to change says they are here said men,” black view Canadians how change to I are going rother Brother and friends. family as the chapter’s Chism and honored Brother awards builder student a One deserving received Year. the 1st Man of Omega to attend college. $1,000 scholarship dispute’s that crippled Ottawa faced labor A few weeks later, public 2,300 approximately 2008 10, On December the city. buses no or trains. were There went on strike. workers transit trapped Ottawa were people in Some of the most vulnerable couldn’t and elderly sick The the dead of winter. at home in couldn’t citizens Low-income get to doctor appointments. classes. students and get to work to school for couldn’t get - - - -Brother Eugene Horton

ater ear L Y he National Emergency Manage Emergency he National T rancis and Curtis Newbold. rancis - roviding Disaster Relief Providing One >> >> PI XI CHAPTER: , BAHAMAS , ER: CHAPT XI LTA DE ALPHA Pictured from left are Vaughn Culmer, Gary Cooper, Gary Cooper, Culmer, Vaughn Pictured left are from The Chapter also donated cases of fruit juices to be also donated cases of fruit Chapter The Now, a year since their initiation, they initiation, their since a year Now, Creeping before they could walk, the walk, they could before Creeping It was more than partiesIt was more than and step shows

Spring 2009 Judson Eneas, Marcus F Marcus Eneas, Judson Bahamian Springs Ltd; Eugene Horton, Basileus, Pi Xi Chap Basileus, Eugene Horton, Ltd; Springs Bahamian Dr. NEMA; first assistant secretary, Chrystal Glinton, ter.;

was disrupted as a consequence of Hurricane Ike, which struck Ike, as a consequence of Hurricane was disrupted 2008. 7, the island on September whose school routine regular the students, distributed among by Pi Xi Chapter. by Pi Xi Chapter. of water and 42 cases of the 12 ounces of water to be used in to be used and 42 cases in of the 12 ounces of water of water donated of students All-Age School, at the Inagua lunch boxes ) accepted 70 cases of one gallon bottles A) accepted 70 cases of one gallon ment Agency (NEM NASSAU 13th District’s 1st Vice District Representative, District Representative, Vice 13th District’s 1st munity members in Canada’s capital city, the Canada’s capital city, in members munity anquet on November Banquet on November Week 1st Achievement com It was attended by prominent 2008. 22, are ready to run. Bridges have been built and have been built Bridges are ready to run. hosted its chapter The conquered. challenges

kitchen, and marched in demonstrations sup demonstrations in and marched kitchen, violence. against porting mothers with various events, volunteered at the soup at the volunteered events, with various organized clothing drives, food drives, tutored drives, food drives, clothing organized office president’s assisted the university teens, They Xi took baby steps. men of Alpha Delta bettering humanity. bettering Internet. It was more than a selfish pursuit of It was more than a selfish Internet. a chance of upon had embarked They success. portrayed on television by the media and the and the by the media on television portrayed ized the heavy work ahead of them. the heavy work ized upon the life-changing experience of joining of joining experience life-changing upon the soon real they Inc., Fraternity, Psi Phi Omega When eight young men in Canada stumbled Canada stumbled in men young When eight 59 ALPHA DELTA XI CHAPTER: >> Community Impact

OTTAWA - It hasn’t been terribly long since the 13th Dis- trict’s newest chapter was chartered. Alpha Delta Xi was chartered Spring 2008 and already the community in Ot- tawa, Canada has been taken by storm. When eight men are thoroughly immersed in the true Omega spirit great things happen. Just a few weeks after being initiated in the Fraternity, Alpha Delta Xi went to work, making their presence known on and off the Carleton University campus. First, was the clothing drive held in April 2008. The chapter notified more than 400 students, friends, and family that the chapter would be accepting new and gently used clothing to donate to the Canadian Diabetes Associa- tion. Alpha Delta Xi provided a drop-off location as well as that void. The first time they volunteered at the a pick-up option. soup kitchen was close to a five-hour day. Meat Within a few weeks, bags full of clothing piled into needed to be chopped, potatoes to be peeled, a small room. The response was overwhelming. The chapter and pots and pans to be cleaned. As the men of allowed two and a half weeks for donations to be made. Alpha Delta Xi worked, one of the coordinators Though some felt it was a small window of opportunity, the encouraged them to look at the line that formed amount of clothing collected suggested otherwise. Ninety outside the small centre. It stretched out the large and heavy bags stuffed with clothing forced Alpha door and down the street. He said the kitchen Delta Xi to rent a U-haul truck to make the delivery. They serves 375 people or more on a daily basis. originally hoped to transport the clothing using their own Summer projects that have already vehicles. started include fundraisers for sickle cell and The month of May brought a commitment to volun- multiple sclerosis, an adopt-a-highway program, teer at a local soup kitchen at least once a month. The Shep- and a “ThanQue” weekend to say “thank you” herds of Good Hope were in need of volunteers and were to the community and chapter supporters. happy to hear Alpha Delta Xi answer the call to help fill -Brother Stefan Keyes THI R T EEN TH DIST ICT

60 Spring 2009 Oracle OMEGA PSI PHI >>A Time of War Truly Makes Friendship Essential to the Soul

SOUTHWEST ASIA – Omega men continue to serve their country honorably in Iraq and Af- ghanistan. Since the initial invasion on March 20, 2003, brothers have answered the nation’s call. Some brothers are on their 2nd or 3rd rotation in the country. When the history of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan are written, the history books of academia will be clear that men of Omega made significant sacrifices and contributions in defend- ing the nation’s freedom. Despite the hardship of war, the Frater- nity’s motto “Friendship is Essential to the Soul" has been validated and solidified through the friendly interaction among brothers in Iraq and Afghanistan. Omega men are deployed throughout the Middle East. Even the fraternity’s Supreme Council is represented in the Middle East due to the service of the 13th District Representative, Brother Jonathan N. Griffin, Sr., who is currently serving in Afghanistan. Brothers in the Middle East are composed of members from all branches of service, the civilian sector, and from various districts and chapters throughout the Fraternity, Lastly, brothers in the Middle East continue the hence the adopted name “Coalition Ques.” This traditions and mandated programs of the Fraternity. Unfor- symbolizes the unity of effort from all brothers to tunately brothers in Iraq conducted a Memorial Service in continue friendly interaction and fraternal social- March 2008, for one of its fallen Comrade-in-Arms. During ization under the harsh conditions of combat. No the Memorial Service, brothers paid tribute and attempted matter what Forward Operating Base (FOB) you to bring closure to the death of CPT Curtis Armstrong. are on, you can be assured that an Omega man is Brother Armstrong was a caring and loving brother who there and can guarantee that they are fraternizing was totally dedicated to the Fraternity. He never missed a frequently. The standard is to be in the region no gathering of brothers large or small. He was the first to more than 48 hours before you find brothers and volunteer, organize, or do whatever it took to accomplish the THI R T EEN TH DIST ICT start socializing. mission. Brother Armstrong epitomizes the poem “Members Most brothers send emails before their Versus Men” because he was truly one of the eight. The Fra- arrival to alert brothers of their destination. The ternity lost a great brother and the United States Army lost roads between FOBs are dangerous and only trav- a great soldier. Brother Curtis Armstrong will be tremen- eled for specific combat missions. As a result, dously missed and will forever be enshrined in the hearts of most brothers on various FOBs don’t get to see all “Coalition Ques” both past and present. each other while deployed, but share phone calls -Brother (LTC) Kem Fleming and emails providing uplift and friendship.

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BROTHER BEN ADAMS CAPTAIN LORENZA CONNOR

Dayton, OH – On February 9, 2009, Brother Pasadena, CA- October 25, 2008 marked a final Ben Adams entered Omega Chapter. The homecoming in Cartersville, GA for the remains measure of Omega’s love, his life, and his worth of Captain Lorenza Conner. His F-4D Phantom were shown ostensibly at his funeral service by II fighter jet was shot down October 27, 1967 the brothers of Delta Alpha Chapter. Brother over the skies of Tuyen Quang, Vietnam. He Ben Adams began his journey to Omega Psi Phi was unable to eject from his aircraft and died as a Fraternity, Inc. in 1950 at Youngstown College, result of the downed fighter jet. His remains were but he eventually transferred to the University returned home for a proper military burial after of Toledo to attend pharmacy school. He was having laid 41 years in the jungles of Vietnam. initiated at the Iota Sigma Chapter in Toledo Visiting Brothers Jerome B. Williams, DC in 1952. After graduating from Toledo with a Madison and George D. Taylor arrived in degree in accounting in 1954, he served in the US Cartersville, GA Friday evening to pay their Army. Brother Adams moved to Dayton, OH respects to the family of their departed Lambda in 1961 and became a member of Delta Alpha Epsilon brother. Chapter at that time. He has served Omega well over the past 57 years. Brother Adams served on During the Omega Memorial Service, 7th many committees- especially various fundraisers, District Representative Brother Keith Jackson and has been Grand Conclave Delegate and presided. Brother Jackson presented the family District Delegate countless times. He was a Life with a resolution from Grand Basileus Warren Member of the Fraternity and a special advisor to Lee. four District Representatives hailing from Delta Along the way, people lined the streets in Alpha Chapter. Brother Adams was a strong Cartersville and tendered farewell to their lost son advocate for fiscal responsibility and a constant of the Vietnam War. When he viewed the photos, reminder for brothers of Omega to live up to our Brother Ed Massey said, “He was their legitimate motto “friendship is essential to the soul.” Brother hero.” Lorenza “Ren” Conner was coming home Adams will be greatly missed. this bright and clear day – having been in service to his country. Brother Conner’s body was interred at Oak Hill Cemetery in full military tradition, with a 21-gun salute, playing of taps by the bugler, the traditional missing man flyover by the USAF; all happening under the watchful and protective view of the hundreds of Patriot Guard Riders who lined the walk ways and circled the gravesite where he was laid to rest next to his BROTHER ROBERT CARTER mother Ms. Pauline Conner.

Greensboro, NC— Brother Robert Carter of Tau Omega Chapter – Greensboro, NC, entered Omega BROTHER LUCIUS JONES Chapter at 12:20 p.m. on Tuesday, October 7, 2008. Brother Carter was initiated into Omega through Jefferson City, MO--On Thursday, September Tau Psi Chapter at North Carolina Central 25, 2008 at 11:15 a.m., Eta Alpha Chapter lost University. He was both a 50-Year and Life its patriarch, Brother Lucius Jones to Omega Member. He maintained his fraternal affiliation Chapter. He was born on June 16, 1918, in since his initiation. He was a member of Pi Phi Birmingham, AL. He graduated from Industrial Chapter in Charlotte before moving to Greensboro. High School (now Parker High School) in 1936 He held numerous positions in Tau Omega and went on to earn degrees from Alabama A&M Chapter; including Basileus. University and Lincoln University of Missouri. Brother Carter’s health declined severely during Brother Jones’s initiation into the Fraternity the past several years. However, both his spirits and is of legendary status. In 1945, Lucius Jones of love for Omega never wavered. He is now at peace. Tulsa, OK, was voted membership into Omega nd Brother Carter’s funeral took place Friday, October by the delegates of the 32 Grand Conclave 10, 2008, at 1:00 p.m. at St. Matthews United held in Washington, D.C. (Chapter IV, pg. 24, Methodist Church, Greensboro, NC. Supplement to the History of The Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Herman Dreer). On May 25, 1946, he was duly initiated through the auspices of the XI 1918-2008 Omega Chapter in Tulsa, OK. Brother Jones was a Life Member of the Fraternity. He is survived by his beloved wife of 66 years, Mrs. Vivian Dotson Jones; daughter, Ms. Vivian Eilene Jones; one sister, nieces, nephews and a host of friends. 62 Spring 2009 Oracle Omega Chapter

BROTHER RAOUL “RAY” L. CARROLL BROTHER BERLIN HAYES

Brother Raoul “Ray” L. Carroll was born Los Angeles, CA- Brother Berlin Hayes March 16, 1950 and entered Omega Chapter entered Omega Chapter, October 23, 2007. December 28, 2008. He attended Morgan After completing high school at George State University from 1968 to 1972, and Washington Carver in Bunkie, LA, he graduated cum laude with a B.S. in business enrolled at Southern University located in administration and with a commission as Baton Rouge, LA. In 1969, as a member a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army Field of the U.S. Army, Brother Hayes served his Artillery branch. Brother Carroll won a country as a paratrooper in the Vietnam scholarship to attend St. John’s University War. During his tour of duty in Vietnam, School of Law in New York, graduating in Brother Hayes was introduced to the African June 1975. He was sworn in as a member of Methodist Episcopal Church. He also the New York bar in January 1976. treasured his association as a Past Worthy Brother Carroll spent four years on active duty Patron of the Queen Beach Chapter No. 33 in the Judge Advocate General Corps before and a Past Worshipful Master of the Sunset 1950-2008 resigning his commission in September 1979. Lodge No. 26 in Long Beach, CA, as well as He spent a majority of his life working in his membership with the Zeta Rho Chapter. securities law and litigation as a partner in two Due to his strong belief in the power of law firms. Prior to his death, he was a general education, Brother Hayes completed his partner in Christalex Partners. college education at both El Camino College Brother Ray Carroll was initiated at Pi and California State University-Long Beach after Chapter in 1970, while attending Morgan his return from service in Vietnam. His education State University. An ardent supporter of Pi would later allow him to serve in the Office of Chapter, he was the 40th of 44 members on the the Attorney General for the State of California. line “Grand Funk Railroad 44.” He attended Brother Hayes retired in 1991 and devoted his Pi Chapter’s 85th Anniversary on November efforts full-time to his independently owned 9, 2008. Brother Carroll departed from this security firm, Hayes Protective Services, Inc.

life suddenly on December 28,2008 and is Brother Hayes was wed to Eva Jewel Pierson survived by his wife, Elizabeth and daughters, of Los Angeles, CA, for 9 years, and they Alexandria and Christina, his sister, V’Nell enjoyed life as husband and wife until his DeCosta and his brother, Jan M. Carroll also passing at Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical a Brother of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Center in Houston, TX. Brother Hayes joined initiated into Pi Chapter in 1973. the Fraternity through the Zeta Rho Chapter of Los Angeles in 2002. He served on the Annual Omega Salute and Scholarship Program Committee every year and actively supported several other chapter community programs. In 2007 Brother Hayes relocated from Los Angeles to Houston, TX. Brother Hayes made a lasting impact on the brothers of Zeta Rho. His warm and loving demeanor epitomized “Friendship Is BROTHER JOHN W. DILLARD Essential to the Soul.”

Los Angeles, CA- Brother John Wesley Dillard entered Omega Chapter on September 12, 2007. Brother Dillard was born in Greenwood, MS, where he received his primary and secondary education. He was active on the high school varsity basketball team. He entered Tennessee State University in 1953 and graduated in 1957 with a B.S. degree in Biology. In the fall of 1954, Brother Dillard became a member of Rho Psi Chapter. Brother Dillard married his childhood sweetheart, Daisy, a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, in 1956 and after completing his undergraduate work, he moved to Los Angeles in 1957. They are the parents of three grown children Gilbert, Brother William, and daughter Lya. Brother Dillard retired as the Assistant Probation Director from the Los Angeles Probation Department after serving from 1959 to 1981. Because of his devotion to scholarship and uplifting young people, he served as a science teacher at Locke High School for twenty four years, (1965-1989). Brother Dillard joined Zeta Rho Chapter in 1984 and has participated faithfully on many of the Chapter’s committees. He was personally responsible for expanding the pool of students recognized for Salute scholarship awards. In recognition of contributions to his hometown, the Greenwood Mississippi Cultural Club of Chicago honored him in May 1988. Brother Dillard was awarded the Chapter’s Superior Service Award in 1998 and 2005.

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REV. DR. KENNETH B. SMITH BROTHER DENNIS STUART HAYLE

Chicago, IL - The Reverend Dr. Kenneth Greensboro, NC— Dennis Stuart Hayle was B. Smith Sr. was born February 19, 1931 in born on February 18, 1986 in Hempstead – Long Montclair, NJ. Brother Smith was educated in Island, New York. He was the younger of two the Montclair public schools. After high school, children born to David and Stephanie Hayle; and he attended college at Virginia Union University their only son. He became a member of Omega where he majored in History. He obtained a Psi Phi Fraternity through Mu Psi Chapter and Master’s degree from Drew University and a was initiated on February 23, 2008. degree in divinity from Bethany Theological When he graduated from Uniondale High Seminary. School in New York, he announced to his family Brother Smith was the founding pastor of and friends that one of his greatest ambitions was Trinity United Church of Christ in Chicago to attend North Carolina A&T State University. 1931-2008 and senior minister at the Church of the Good Dennis moved to Greensboro in 2004 and took Shepherd where he served for 16 years. He was several courses at Guilford Technical Community President of the Chicago Theological Seminary College before transferring to A&T in the spring for 14 years. His devotion to religious studies of 2005, where he majored in Political Science was permanently acknowledged by The Chicago and Criminal Justice. Theological Seminary when the Kenneth B. He was excited about graduating and was Smith Chair in Religious Studies was created in working diligently to finish his studies by May his honor. 2009. Dennis aspired to become a lawyer or a His service to the greater community included lobbyist. He also told his family that he wanted to the following: first black President of the Chicago become a member of Omega Psi Phi. Board of Education; Chairman of the Board, As a child, he saw men in his community helping Chicago Community Trust; and member of others. He also observed that they enjoyed being President Clinton’s Taskforce on Teen Pregnancy. together as a group. When he asked his mother Among his numerous honors were Volunteer about them, she told him that they were Omega of the Year from the United Way of Chicago, Men. Humanitarian of the Year from the Abraham He then added becoming an Omega Man to his Lincoln center and the Humanitarian Award list of ambitions.Dennis would have celebrated from the National Society and Fund Raiser both his birthday and one full year of membership Executives. in February 2009, but a cowardly act took his life His devotion to his family was unparalleled. He much too soon. will be remembered always by his loving wife of We know that Dennis will always be with us if 37 years, Gladys, his dutiful children, Kenneth B. we honor his memory. He is now at peace. His Smith. Jr., Kourtney Montgomery and Kristen B. journey in this life may be complete; but he will Smith and his adoring grandchildren. always live in our memories. Brother Smith was initiated via Zeta Chapter and was a highly active brother of Sigma Omega Chapter in Chicago, IL.

BROTHER MATTHEW C. WORRELL

Philadelphia, PA - Brother Matthew C. Worrell entered Omega Chapter on Monday, February 2, 2009. Brother Worrell was born on 1952-2009 October 10, 1952, in Philadelphia, PA, to the late Latisha Worrell and Herman Worrell. He attended and graduated from Mastbaum High School in 1970. He went on to Rutgers University where he received a Bachelor of Science degree, and was later employed by the City of Philadelphia’s Judicial Parole and Probations Department. Along with making an impact at the Parole and Probations Department, Matt immersed himself in the study of Martial Arts. A man dedicated to his craft, he received numerous accolades and was a Third-Degree Black Belt and served in the role of Sensei while maintaining the status of a life student. Brother Worrell was initiated into the Fraternity through the Mu Omega Chapter, on July 2, 1978. He served as Housing Chairman and was recently the Chapter’s Keeper of Peace. He served on the security team at the 2006 Second District Conference as well as the 2007 Leadership Conference. By doing such a stellar job, Brother Worrell was part of the security team at the 2008 Grand Conclave in Birmingham, AL. He was a Life Member of the Fraternity. Matt leaves his wife, Janet Renita; sons, Erving, Malcolm, and Julian; his sister, Carolyn Nobles; brothers, Phillip Worrell, Arthur Worrell, and Leonard Wilkerson, and a host of other extended family members, friends, and colleagues from the Parole and Probations Department.

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BROTHER LEWIS DUNLAP JR. BROTHER LLOYD CHARLES ELAM, M.D.

Greensboro, NC— Brother Lewis Edward Nashville, TN – Brother Dr. Lloyd Elam Dunlap, Jr., the reigning Omega Man of the entered Omega Chapter on October 4, 2008. He Year of Tau Omega Chapter, entered Omega is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 51 Chapter on September 6, 2008. years, Clara Carpenter Elam, and two daughters, Dr. Gloria Elam-Norris of Chicago and Dr. Brother Lewis Dunlap, Jr. was the oldest son Laurie Elam-Evans of Atlanta, as well as two of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Dunlap, Sr. He was grandchildren. born in Savannah, GA. His family relocated to Asheville, NC and he finished high school Born in 1929 and a native of Little Rock, Ark., there before enrolling at what is now NC Brother Elam earned an undergraduate degree at Agricultural and Technical State University. Chicago’s Roosevelt University in 1950. In 1957, He earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in after serving in the U.S. Army, he became the Industrial Arts and a Master of Science in first African-American to receive an M.D. degree Education. from the University Of Washington School Of Medicine. Brother Elam was initiated into Education became both his passion and 1929-2008 the Fraternity in 1975 and has been a faithful his profession. His leadership skills were member for over 33 years. obvious; he began as a teacher in the Norwalk Connecticut Public School System, became Dr. Elam was recruited to Meharry Medical principal of Norwalk High School, and was College in 1961 to start a Department of promoted to Assistant Superintendent. He Psychiatry. He served as Assistant Professor, retired after more than 35 years of dedicated Professor and Chairman of Psychiatry and service in the public school system. Interim Dean at the age of 39, he served in this capacity from 1968-1981. He entered the Fraternity through Alpha Nu Chapter in Connecticut on December 4, 1983. Dr. Elam also served on many boards. Some of He was an active participant in the programs of these include: Metropolitan Hospital Authority, our Fraternity in Connecticut. He also served as First Union Bank of Tennessee, Bell South Basileus of the chapter in Connecticut. Telecommunications and the Board of Trustees of Fisk University. He was a faithful member Brother Lewis leaves a wife, Yvonne, children of First Baptist Church, Capitol Hill and the Donna and Lewis III and a host of family Gamma Phi Chapter. and friends to cherish his memory. He will be sorely missed.

BROTHER ARCHIE WILLIAMS

Gary, IN- Brother Archie Williams was born in Birmingham, AL on June 7, 1928 to Elizabeth and Archie Williams, Sr. Brother William served in the U.S. Army Medical Corps, where he was assigned to the 382 General Hospitals in Osaka, Japan. He served as a certified X-Ray and Lab Technician. Brother Williams earned a B.A. in Science from Talladega College. While at Talladega, Brother Williams was initiated into the Gamma Psi Chapter in 1946. later received a Chicago teaching certificate. He was awarded a Masters of Science in Education and Certification in Administration from Indiana University in Bloomington, IN. His career with the Gary Community School System started in 1963 as a Special Education teacher at Jefferson Elementary. He was appointed Assistant Principal at Frobel and Jefferson Middle Schools and Director of the Bilingual Rights Program. Brother Williams served as principal at Jefferson and Douglass Elementary Schools. Brother Williams was a faithful member of St. Timothy Community Church for 47 years. His passion for Omega Psi Phi was shown as a Former Basileus, Chaplain, “Omega Man of The Year,” and social chair for several committees within the Fraternity. Brother Williams was a loving husband and father. He is survived by his wife, Ms. Sara Spikner-Williams and two daughters, Denise Elizabeth and Sara Patrice.

65 Spring 2009 Oracle 1st District Alpha Nu - No. 709 Tau Iota - No. 588 Psi Epsilon - No. 092 Chi Rho - No. 707 Iota Phi - No. 532 Box 445 PO Box 1715 Delaware State University PO Box 471 PO Box 1054 304 Main Avenue Hartford, CT 06144-1715 1200 North Dupoint Wheatley Heights, NY Moon Township, PA Norwalk, CT 06851-6167 Edward T Arrington, Highway 11798 15108 David Tapscott, Basileus Basileus PO Box 86 William Tyson, Basileus Robert Williams, Basileus *** , KRS *** , KRS Dover, DE 19901-2277 Louis Hertzog, KRS Ronald Coursey, KRS William White Jr., Chi Omicron - No. 614 2nd District Basileus Chi Upsilon - No. 637 Iota Xi - No. 765 Westville Station Undergraduate Chapters Addison Wright III, KRS PO Box 891 FDR Station PO Box 3263 Camden, NJ 08081 PO Box 7905 New Haven,, CO 06515 Beta - No. 002 Psi Zeta - No. 212 *** , Basileus New York, NY 10150- *** , Basileus Lincoln University University of Delaware Brian Walters, KRS 7905 Leo Hodges, KRS 1570 Old Baltimore Pike Newark, DE 19717 Roger Bennett, Basileus SMR-1796 Kyle Davis, Basileus Delta Upsilon - No. 619 Gregory Edwards, KRS Delta Chi - No. 642 Lincoln University, PA Kyle Davis, KRS PO Box 2388 PO Box 1405 19352 Trenton, NJ 08607 Kappa Omega - No. 510 Springfield, MA 01101- *** , Basileus Tau Zeta - No. 208 Charles G. Davis, Basileus PO Box 60333 1405 Kevin Jackson, KRS Rutgers University Khary Nickson, KRS Harrisburg, PA 17106- Darryl Thomas Jr, Basileus 418 Ervin-Turner Blvd 0333 Trevor Hodge, KRS Beta Gamma - No. 095 Newark, NJ 07103 Epsilon - No. 005 Arthur Dickinson, Basileus Cheyney University of Tristian Cox, Basileus PO Box 22867 *** , KRS Epsilon Iota Iota - No. 860 Pennsylvania Richard Spellman II, KRS Brooklyn, NY 11202- PO Box 6712 PO Box 436 2867 Kappa Omicron - No. 602 Hamden, CT 06514 Cheyney, PA 19319 2nd District Julius Smalls, Basileus PO Box 4153 Kevin Walton Sr., Basileus Francis Mathais Jr., Graduate Chapters Jideofor Obaze, KRS Waterbury, CT 06704 Alexander Jones, KRS Basileus Victor Antoine, Basileus Mickey Harris Jr., KRS Alpha Lambda Lambda - Epsilon Pi - No. 737 Alfred Smith, Jr., KRS Eta Phi - No. 530 No. 904 PO Box 1081 Uphams Corner Epsilon Sigma - No. 051 PO Box 1112 Chester, PA 19016-1081 Lambda Gamma Gamma PO Box 255819 Bowie State University Frederick, MD 21702 Bryant Greene, Basileus - No. 842 Dorchester, MA 02125 14000 Jericho Park Rd. Claudie Shelton, Jr., Donovan Pratt Sr., KRS PO Box 1787 Lennitt Bligen Jr., Basileus Bowie, MD 20715 Basileus Clinton, MD 20735 Edward Roberts III, KRS Jasaad Hayer, Basileus Steven Coles, KRS Eta Pi - No. 739 Sherman Charles, Basileus *** , KRS PO Box 459 John Archield, KRS Gamma - No. 003 Alpha Upsilon - No. 616 Montclair, NJ 07042 PO Box 190486 Kappa - No. 010 PO Box 1700-63542 William Parrish, Basileus Lambda Upsilon - No. 626 Roxbury, MA 02119 Syracuse University 542 Atlantic Avenue Sta- James Watkins, Jr., KRS PO Box 90 Sharrieff Christmas, PO Box 37031 tion Paterson, NJ 07544-0090 Basileus Syracuse, NY 13235 Brooklyn, NY 11217 Gamma Pi - No. 735 Benjie Wimberly, Basileus Claude Tolbert III, KRS Ronald Hughes II, Kirk Wilkinson, Basileus PO Box 4072 Christopher Irving, KRS Basileus Garnold King II, KRS Capitol Heights, MD Iota Chi - No. 647 Jacqwel Brown, KRS 20791-4072 Mu Gamma Gamma - No. PO Box 380691 Beta Alpha Alpha - No. Maurice Calhoun, Basileus 843 Cambridge, MA 02138- Omega Delta Delta - No. 785 Joseph Felder, KRS PO Box 6322 0691 333 PO Box 241 Somerset, NJ 08873 Everton Mandley, Basileus Temple University White Plains, NY 10602 Iota Lambda Lambda - Alvin Rew, Basileus *** , KRS PO Box 56334 Bruce Tolbert, Basileus No. 912 Roger Wingate, KRS Philadelphia, PA 19130 Brandon Rice, KRS Calder Square Lambda Rho - No. 696 Robert Patterson, Basileus PO Box 10295 Mu Iota Iota - No. 867 Omega Housing Develop- *** , KRS Beta Iota Iota - No. 857 State College, PA 16805 PO Box 425 ment PO Box 2091 Edward Thompson, Fort Drum, NY 13602 330 Bishop Street Omicron Psi - No. 038 Vineland, NJ 08362 Basileus Daryl Kimbrough, Basileus Waterbury, CT 06901 University of Pittsburgh *** , Basileus Maurice McMorris, KRS *** , KRS Ernest Mosley, Basileus PO Box 7234 *** , KRS James Gatling, KRS Pittsburgh, PA 15213 Iota Mu Mu - No. 936 Mu Nu - No. 720 Anthony Tillman II, Chi Pi - No. 754 PO Box 5068 PO Box 3330 Sigma Nu - No. 726 Basileus Teall Avenue Station Laurel, MD 20726 Silver Spring, MD 20918- Brown University *** , KRS PO Box 6024 Daron Fullwood, Basileus 3330 PO Box 1147 Syracuse, NY 13217 Jontavius Singleton, KRS Troy Priest, Basileus Providence, RI 02912 Phi Epsilon - No. 090 Raysean Khalif, Basileus Stacey Herring, KRS Lagree Burke Jr, Basileus Buffalo State University *** , KRS Iota Nu - No. 717 Warren Bennett, KRS PO Box 1257 PO Box 373 Mu Omega - No. 512 Buffalo, NY 14213 Aberdeen Proving Grnds, PO Box 42615 Brian Austin, Basileus MD 21005 Philadelphia, PA 19101 Jules Rhodes, KRS Walter Wyatt Jr, Basileus Jesse Reason, Basileus Windsor Jones, KRS Jason DeMarco, KRS

66 Spring 2009 Oracle Mu Rho - No. 697 Phi Nu - No. 729 Sigma Beta Beta - No. 825 Xi Phi - No. 537 Lambda Zeta - No. 200 PO Box 4212 PO Box 329 PO Box 153 Hamilton Grange Station University of Virginia Annapolis, MD 21403 Mohegan Lake, NY Westbury, NY 11590 PO Box 616 PO Box 400416 Leon Washington, 10547 Bernard Eyssalenne, New York, NY 10031 Charlottesville, VA 22904 Basileus *** , Basileus Basileus Jeffrey Covington, Basileus Sonny Smith, Basileus Kenneth Jones, KRS Gaylord Greene, KRS Frank Drayton, KRS Alan Grantham Jr., KRS Kwame Tuffuor, KRS

Nu Beta Beta - No. 820 Phi Omega - No. 521 Tau Lambda Lambda - Zeta Iota Iota - No. 861 Nu Psi - No. 036 PO Box 1293 Central Park Station No. 922 PO Box 3735 Virginia State University Teaneck, NJ 07666 PO Box 1193 PO Box 1624 Cherry Hill, NJ 08034- PO Box 768 James Young Jr, Basileus Buffalo, NY 14215 Waldorf, MD 20604 0661 Petersburg, VA 23804 Devry Pazant, KRS Daren Thomas, Basileus Luther Clark, Basileus Zachary Rollins, Basileus *** , Basileus Andrew Huff Jr., KRS Anthony Zanfordino, IV, David Fields, KRS *** , KRS Nu Lambda Lambda - No. KRS 916 Phi Upsilon - No. 636 Zeta Pi - No. 738 Omicron Gamma - No. PO Box 15427 PO Box 366 Tau Pi - No. 751 PO Box 877 108 Jersey City, NJ 07305 Neptune, NJ 07753 PO Box 66 Erie, PA 16512 University of DC Bakari Lee, Basileus Flynn Jones, Basileus Columbia, MD 21045 William Jeffress, Basileus 1231 Harvard Street NW Craig Harris, KRS William Anderson, KRS Chester K Williams, Homer Smith, KRS Washington, DC 20009 Basileus Nicholas Charles II, Nu Nu - No. 721 Pi Alpha - No. 562 Schuyler Eldridge IV, KRS Zeta Psi - No. 029 Basileus PO Box 425 29669 Scotts Blvd PO Box 380922 DaSean Jones, KRS Willingboro, NJ 08046 PO Box 353 Theta Mu Mu - No. 935 Brooklyn, NY 11238 David Linder, Basileus Princess Anne, MD PO Box 47277 Brian Monroe, Basileus Phi Delta - No. 186 Michael Brown, KRS 21853 Windsor Mill, MD 21244 Peter Toussaint, KRS Virginia Commonwealth Jason Phillips, Basileus David Patterson, Jr, University Nu Omicron - No. 605 Donnie LaRue, KRS Basileus 3rd District PO Box 27331 PO Box 230145 Eric West, KRS Undergraduate Chapters Richmond, VA 23261 Hollis, NY 11423 Pi Kappa Kappa - No. 895 Albert Hudson III, *** , Basileus PO Box 204 Theta Omicron - No. 600 Alpha - No. 001 Basileus Randall Joseph, KRS Sicklerville, NJ 08081 PO Box 24888 Howard University David Boone Jr., KRS *** , Basileus Rochester, NY 14624- 2400 Sixth St. NW Nu Tau - No. 675 Mark Coston Jr., KRS 0888 Washington, DC 20059 Pi Gamma - No. 109 PO Box 341 Terrance Hamilton, *** , Basileus Norfolk State University Albany, NY 12201-0341 Pi Omega - No. 516 Basileus *** , KRS PO Box 2873 Harl O Fisher, Basileus PO Box 23952 Franklyn Reynolds, KRS Norfolk, VA 23504 Thurmon Myers, KRS Baltimore, MD 21203- Beta Delta Delta - No. 311 Nigel Barner, Basileus 5952 Upsilon Alpha - No. 566 James Madison University Dereck Franklin, KRS Nu Upsilon - No. 628 John Berkley, Basileus PO Box 1424 PO Box 8171 PO Box 86 James Breeden, KRS Pleasantville, NJ 08232 Harrisonburg, VA 22807- Tau Lambda - No. 280 Wilmington, DE 19899 *** , Basileus 0001 Old Dominion University John Scudder, Basileus Psi Iota - No. 592 Robert Preston, KRS Roystin McDonald, PO Box 6181 Troy Grant, KRS PO Box 1228 Basileus Norfolk, VA 23508 Dover, DE 19903 Upsilon Phi - No. 543 Alton Mosley, KRS *** , Basileus Omega Xi - No. 780 *** , Basileus PO Box 716 Jeremy McReynolds, KRS PO Box 1464 Cedric Davis, KRS Newark, NJ 07101 Eta Delta Delta - No. 316 Bethlehem, PA 18016 Bruce Harman, Basileus George Mason University Zeta - No. 006 Henry Moore, Basileus Psi Lambda Lambda - No. Felix Bryant Jr, KRS PO Box 796 Virginia Union University James Drumheiser, KRS 926 Fairfax, VA 22030-0796 1500 North Lombardy College Station Upsilon Tau - No. 682 *** , Basileus Street Omicron Chi - No. 653 PO Box 595 PO Box 2086 *** , KRS Richmond, VA 23220 PO Box 1434 New York, NY 10030 Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 *** , Basileus Plainfield, NJ 07061 Butler Dowery, Basileus Lee Isabell Jr, Basileus Eta Lambda - No. 268 *** , KRS David Fields, Basileus Charles Everette, KRS Reginald White, KRS Virginia Polytechnic Paul Ramseur, KRS Institute 3rd District Rho Lambda Lambda - Xi Lambda Lambda - No. PO Box 11182 Graduate Chapters Omicron Iota - No. 584 No. 920 917 Blacksburg, VA 24060 Heathcote Station 587 Hamilton Road PO Box 383 John Williams, Basileus Alpha Alpha - No. 547 PO Box 241-H PO Box 173 Pomona, NY 10970 *** , KRS PO Box 9351 Scarsdale, NY 10583- South Orange, NJ 07079 Dennis McGloster, Hampton, VA 23670 8741 John Baker, Jr., Basileus Basileus Gamma Epsilon - No. 072 Malik Brice, Basileus Kenneth Walker, Sr., *** , KRS Thomas Edward McBride Hampton University Shaka Smith, KRS Basileus Jr, KRS PO Box 88 Roger Scully, KRS Hampton, VA 23669 Brandon Griffin, Basileus Noah Wallace, KRS

67 Spring 2009 Oracle Alpha Iota - No. 570 Omicron Kappa Kappa - Tau Rho - No. 704 Iota Psi - No. 032 Mu Chi - No. 650 PO Box 1453 No. 894 College Station Ohio State Universtiy PO Box 3261 Suffolk, VA 23434 PO Box 3317 PO Box 1321 314 Ohio Union Fairborn, OH 45324 Edward U Smith, Basileus Reston, VA 20195 Fredericksburg, VA 22402 1739 N. High St. David Vassar, Basileus *** , KRS Ricardo C Sewell, Basileus Lyndon Roane, Basileus Columbus, OH 43210 Donald Jones, KRS Mark Williams, KRS Douglas Carter, KRS D Juan Armstead, Basileus Alpha Omega - No. 501 Aaron Strickland, KRS Mu Iota - No. 581 Benjamin Franklin Station Omicron Omega - No. Upsilon Nu - No. 728 PO Box 16203 PO Box 90158 515 PO Box 27955 Phi Theta - No. 138 Columbus, OH 43216- Washington, DC 20090- PO Box 155 Richmond, VA 23261 Cleveland State University 6203 0158 Lawrenceville, VA 23868 Anthony Washington, 2121 Euclid Avenue Bryan Dirke, Basileus Edward Baldwin, Jr., Franklin Harris, Basileus Basileus Cleveland, OH 44115 Reed Collins, KRS Basileus Ronnie Wyche, KRS James Shackelford, Jr, KRS Chad Stephens, Basileus Vincent Peden, II., KRS Jerry Adams, KRS Psi Omicron - No. 615 Phi Phi - No. 544 Xi Iota - No. 583 PO Box 5932 Delta Omega - No. 504 PO Box 26782 PO Box 6291 Psi Gamma - No. 116 Youngstown, OH 44501 PO Box 2163 Richmond, VA 23261- Charlottesville, VA 22906 Kent State University Daryl Cameron, Basileus Petersburg, VA 23804 6782 Alfred Wilson, Basileus 1865 Algonquin Place Joshua Morton I, KRS Ezekiel Dennison Jr., Glenwood Hence, Basileus David Simmons, Jr, KRS Kent, OH 44240 Basileus Gilbert Johnson, KRS Sean Strong, Basileus Xi Alpha - No. 560 James Clark Sr, KRS Zeta Alpha Alpha - No. Ryan Brown, KRS PO Box 178 Pi Lambda Lambda - No. 789 Institute, WV 25112- Gamma Alpha - No. 549 919 PO Box 866 Tau Xi - No. 775 0178 PO Box 12501 PO Box 663 Hampden- Sydney, VA Cincinnati, OH 45216 Bobby Robinson, Basileus Roanoke, VA 24012 Dumfries, VA 22026- 23943 Christopher Allen, Steve Thomas, KRS Claude Page III, Basileus 0663 Randolph Williams Jr, Basileus Victor Banks, KRS George Parker, Basileus Basileus *** , KRS Xi Chi - No. 652 Gamma Omega - No. 503 David Ballard, KRS Michael Druitt, KRS PO Box 8259 PO Box 2392 Theta Psi - No. 031 Akron, OH 44320 Lynchburg, VA 24501 Psi Alpha Alpha - No. 806 Zeta Iota - No. 575 West Virginia State Uni- *** , Basileus John Hughes, IV, Basileus PO Box 30876 PO Box 1313 versity *** , KRS Michael Thomas, KRS Alexandria, VA 22310- Portsmouth, VA 23701 PO Box 375 0876 Johnny Carr, Basileus Institute, WV 25112- Xi Iota Iota - No. 869 Gamma Xi - No. 759 Tony Williams, Basileus Tony Fisher, KRS 0375 PO Box 36 PO Box 64535 Jason Barnwell, KRS Craig Rodarte, Basileus Sidney, OH 45365 Virginia Beach, VA Zeta Mu Mu - No. 933 Bernard Bellamy, Jr., KRS Jarrett Thomas II, Basileus 23467-4535 Psi Nu - No. 731 PO Box 2563 Willie Terrell, Jr., KRS Michael Banks, Basileus PO Box 26162 Williamsburg, VA 23187 Zeta Gamma - No. 099 Delvin Peeks, KRS Alexandria, VA 22313 Charles Wynder Sr, Youngstown, OH 99999 Xi Tau - No. 676 Edward Dixon Jr, Basileus Basileus *** , Basileus PO Box 864 Kappa Iota Iota - No. 865 Andrew Gibson, III, KRS Randolph Williams Jr, *** , KRS Maumee, OH 43537 PO Box 4682 KRS Howard Brown, Basileus Fort Eustis, VA 23604 Rho Iota - No. 586 4th District Keith Mitchell, KRS Fred Riley, Basileus PO Box 205l Zeta Omicron - No. 598 Graduate Chapters Steven Dawson, KRS Danville, VA 24541 PO Box 99 Zeta Kappa Kappa - No. *** , Basileus Hampton, VA 23669- Beta Iota - No. 571 885 Kappa Psi - No. 033 Ralph Polk I, KRS 0099 University of Cincinnati PO Box 22480 PO Box 73364 Alonzo Smith, Basileus PO Box 32139 Beachwood, OH 44122 Washington, DC 20056 Sigma Kappa Kappa - No. Darwin Washington, KRS Cincinnati, OH 45232 William Comeaux, Willie Williams Jr, 897 Jeremiah Hunter II, Basileus Basileus PO Box 15631 4th District Basileus *** , KRS Joseph Johnson Jr., KRS Chesapeake, VA 23328- Undergraduate Chapters Christopher Shropshire, 5631 KRS Zeta Omega - No. 506 Lambda Nu - No. 719 Russell Gatling, Basileus Eta Gamma - No. 100 PO Box 91271 PO Box 351 *** , KRS Central State University Delta Alpha - No. 550 Cleveland, OH 44101 Franklin, VA 23851 PO Box 157 PO Box 2817 Jeffrey Willis, II, Basileus Derrick Johnson, Basileus Tau Omicron - No. 611 Wilberforce, OH 45380 Dayton, OH 45401 James Manns Jr, KRS Robert Williams, KRS PO Box 3249 Talmage Miller Jr., Marvin Horton, Basileus Martinsville, VA 24115- Basileus Brentt Hogan, KRS 5th District Lambda Omega - No. 511 3249 Michael Miller, KRS Undergraduate Chapters PO Box 1805 *** , Basileus Kappa Tau - No. 672 Norfolk, VA 23501 Michael Scales, KRS PO Box 35051 Chi Lambda - No. 283 Kenneth Edmond, Canton, OH 44735 Tennessee Tech University Basileus Homaundre Pender, PO Box 5253 Jerome Bynum, KRS Basileus Cookeville, TN 38505 Marvin Ferguson, KRS Brendon Fisher, Basileus Jarrod Houston, KRS 68 Spring 2009 Oracle Chi Psi - No. 045 Psi Psi - No. 046 Iota Beta - No. 150 Theta Omega - No. 508 Epsilon Epsilon - No. 074 LeMoyne-Owen College Kentucky State University Univ. of Tennessee at PO Box 307 Benedict College PO Box 80 400 East Main Street Knoxville Louisville, KY 40201- 1600 Harden Street 807 Walker Ave. Frankfort, KY 40601 PO Box 16450 0307 Box 120 Memphis, TN 38126 Jerome Bryant, Basileus Knoxville, TN 37996 Michael Lee, Basileus Columbia, SC 29210 Thomas Hall, Basileus Gregory Squires Jr., KRS George Frazier III, Furman E Glenn, KRS Darryl Hassell, Basileus Jihad Sharif, KRS Basileus Fabian Vassell, KRS Rho Lambda - No. 278 Joshua Wood, KRS Xi Xi - No. 770 Eta Beta - No. 148 University of Kentucky PO Box 511 Epsilon Lambda - No. 266 Univ. of Tennessee at PO Box 418 Kappa Iota - No. 579 Fort Knox, KY 40121- Morris College Chattanooga Lexington, KY 40506 PO Box 822 0021 CPO Box 1061 615 McCallie Avenue James Harris, Basileus Chattanooga, TN 37401 Michael Wade, Basileus 100 West College Street Chattanooga, TN 37403 *** , KRS Alfie Tucker, Basileus Cortlandt Armstrong, Sumter, SC 29150 *** , Basileus Michael Geer, KRS KRS Kyle Smalls, Basileus *** , KRS Rho Psi - No. 039 *** , KRS Tennessee State University Phi Tau - No. 683 Zeta Gamma Gamma - Eta Psi - No. 030 PO Box 117 119 N.Lincoln Ave No. 837 Kappa Epsilon - No. 079 Fisk University Nashville, TN 37203 Jonesboro, TN 37659 PO Box 4323 St. Augustines College PO Box 331503 Ramone Cooper Jr., *** , Basileus Oak Ridge, TN 37831- PO Box 25126 Nashville, TN 37203 Basileus *** , KRS 4323 Raleigh, NC 27611 Darryl Beneby, Basileus Brandon Webb, KRS Lewis Jones, Basileus Jabre Green, Basileus Charles Joseph, KRS Pi Gamma Gamma - No. *** , KRS Carl Parker Jr., KRS Theta Beta - No. 149 847 Gamma Theta - No. 120 Vanderbilt University PO Box 386 6th District Kappa Lambda - No. 271 Western Kentucky Uni- PO Box 1522 Murfreesboro, TN 37133 Undergraduate Chapters North Carolina State versity Station B Derek Johnson, Basileus University PO Box 8166 Nashville, TN 37235 Namon Anderson, KRS Alpha Delta Kappa - No. PO Box 50265 Bowling Green, KY Linell Rowe, Basileus 340 Raleigh, NC 27650 42101 Brenton Jones, KRS Psi Pi - No. 755 Coastal Carolina Univer- Christopher Akpobiyeri, *** , Basileus PO Box 2903 sity Basileus Kenneth Austin, KRS Xi Zeta - No. 203 Clarksville, TN 37042 PO Box 51053 Justin Gorham, KRS University of Memphis Frank Williams, Basileus Myrtle Beach, SC 29577 Iota Zeta - No. 198 Campus Postal Station Bryant Williams, KRS Nickolas Sumpter, Basileus Lambda Gamma - No. Univ. of Tennessee at Box 1046 Joagusem Bryan, KRS 104 Martin Memphis, TN 38158 Psi Tau - No. 685 Elizabeth City State PO Box 98 Cortez Moss, Basileus PO Box 11981 Alpha Delta Zeta - No. University Martin, TN 38238 Derrick Brown, KRS Lexington, KY 40579 335 PO Box 135 Ray Williams, Basileus Lawrence Bennett, Univ. of N. Carolina at Elizabeth City, NC 27909 Festus Kamara, KRS 5th District Basileus Greensboro *** , Basileus Graduate Chapters Gentry LaRue Jr, KRS PO Box 26170 Kevin Felder, KRS Kappa Sigma - No. 056 Greensboro, NC 27402 Lane College Epsilon Phi - No. 528 Sigma Lambda Lambda - Antwan Bowen, Basileus Lambda Lambda - No. PO Box 914 152 East McKellar No. 921 Tully Murray, KRS 272 Jackson, TN 38302-0914 PO Box 17123 2095 Exeter Road Francis Marion University Brandon Burton, Basileus Memphis, TN 38187- Suite 80-208 Chi Zeta - No. 211 PO Box 100547 Brandon Jones, KRS 0123 Germantown, TN 38138 Clemson University Florence, SC 29501-0547 Larry Strong, Basileus William Sweet, Basileus PO Box 2306 Daniel Allen, Basileus Mu Zeta - No. 201 Adrian Baskin, KRS Sanford Swagerty, KRS Clemson, SC 29632 *** , KRS Middle Tenn. State Uni- Steven Hughes, Basileus versity Gamma Phi - No. 526 Theta Alpha Alpha - No. Regis Jackson, KRS Lambda Psi - No. 034 E089 PO Box 22674 791 Livingstone College Murfreesboro, TN 37132 Nashville, TN 37202 PO Box 50243 Delta Gamma - No. 097 701 West Monroe Street Randy Crawley, Jr, Basileus Larry Holden, Basileus Bowling Green, KY Fayetteville State Univer- Salisbury, NC 28144 Christian Armstrong, KRS Jermaine Scales, KRS 42102 sity Jerome Funderburk Jr., *** , Basileus PO Box 15468 Basileus Phi Eta - No. 234 Iota Alpha - No. 555 *** , KRS Fayetteville, NC 28301 Jonathan Joiner, KRS University of Louisville PO Box 6824 *** , Basileus SAC 301W Knoxville, TN 37914 Theta Iota - No. 577 Kevin Hollingsworth, KRS Lambda Sigma - No. 057 Louisville, KY 40292 Smith Jean Philippe, PO Box 7123 Claflin University Andre Black, Basileus Basileus Jackson, TN 38302 Delta Psi - No. 027 PO Box 4112 Just Moore, KRS Michael Dorsey, KRS Stephen Brooks, Basileus Shaw University Orangeburg, SC 29115 Corey Currie Sr., KRS PO Box 28792 Jamaal Dukes, Basileus Raleigh, NC 27611 Ashton Nisbett Jr., KRS Jamal Riddick, Basileus Herbert Broughton, KRS

69 Spring 2009 Oracle Mu Psi - No. 035 Tau Psi - No. 042 Beta Kappa Kappa - No. Delta Rho - No. 689 Kappa Gamma Gamma - North Carolina A&T North Carolina Central 881 PO Box 267 No. 841 State University University PO Box 583 Kingstree, SC 29556 PO Box 1002 PO Box 5110 PO Box 602 High Point, NC 27261 Mack Burgess, Basileus Anderson, SC 29622 Greensboro, NC 27411 Durham, NC 27702 Geoffrey Foster, Basileus Clyde Bess, KRS *** , Basileus *** , Basileus Christopher Rawlinson, Keith G. Pemberton, KRS Andre Wilson, KRS *** , KRS Basileus Epsilon Nu - No. 713 Savin Joseph, KRS Beta Nu - No. 710 PO Box 1642 Kappa Pi - No. 742 Mu Sigma - No. 058 PO Box 178 Spartanburg, SC 29304 PO Box 1212 Allen University Upsilon Zeta - No. 209 Proctorville, NC 28375 *** , Basileus Lancaster, SC 29721 1530 Harden Street East Carolina University Hubert Ellis, Basileus Walter McIver, KRS *** , Basileus Columbia, SC 29204 PO Box 1309 Alphonso McRae, KRS *** , KRS Martavis Isaac, Basileus Greenville, NC 27835 Epsilon Omega - No. 505 Dwayne Smith, KRS Gregory Stonewall, Beta Phi - No. 525 PO Box 1182 Kappa Rho - No. 695 Basileus PO Box 2091 Orangeburg, SC 29116- PO Box 877 Omega Zeta - No. 213 Javiel Clifton, KRS Durham, NC 27702 1182 500 Beaman Street Duke University Derrick Vines, Basileus *** , Basileus Clinton, NC 28328 PO Box 2452 Xi Psi - No. 037 Gregory Ward, KRS Leroy Fogle, KRS Rodney Sessoms, Basileus Durham, NC 27715 South Carolina State Webster Fisher, KRS Kristofer Stubbs, Basileus University Beta Tau - No. 664 Epsilon Upsilon - No. 620 Kristofer Stubbs, KRS PO Box 7431 PO Box 1191 PO Box 1304 Lambda Iota Iota - No. Orangeburg, SC 29117 Mullins, SC 29574 Gastonia, NC 28053 866 Psi Delta - No. 188 *** , Basileus Ulysses Sweeney III, Maury Williams, Basileus PO Box 1311 University of NC at Cha- Anthony Smith, KRS Basileus Charles Whitesides II, Bennettsville, SC 29512 pel Hill Cyrus Sturkey, KRS KRS Ronald Tillman, Basileus 450 Ridge Road Zeta Zeta - No. 195 James Clemmons, Jr., KRS Suite 1125 University of South Chi Chi - No. 660 Gamma Beta Beta - No. CB No. 5100 Carolina PO Box 573 810 Lambda Pi - No. 743 Chapel Hill, NC 27599 PO Box 85128 Camden, SC 29020 PO Box 882 PO Box 1583 *** , Basileus Campus Activities Center Robert Dinkins, Basileus Shelby, NC 28152 Kinston, NC 28503 Donald Perry, Jr., KRS Columbia, SC 29208 James Arthur Jr, KRS Coleman Hunt, Basileus Edward Mills, Basileus Alexander Galloway, Carl Love, KRS Jimmy Cochran, KRS Psi Kappa - No. 260 Basileus Chi Iota - No. 591 Winthrop University Nathaniel Grant Jr., KRS PO Box 3930 Gamma Iota - No. 572 Mu Alpha - No. 558 PO Box 5092 Florence, SC 29502 PO Box 2152 PO Box 22523 Rock Hill, SC 29733 6th District Alphonso Timmons, Sumter, SC 29151 Charleston, SC 29413- Nathaniel Pouncy Jr., Graduate Chapters Basileus Stanley Scriven, Basileus 2523 Basileus Charles Brooks, KRS *** , KRS Daryln Grigsby, Basileus Brandon Thomas, KRS Alpha Beta Beta - No. 808 Gregory Harris, KRS PO Box 2284 Chi Iota Iota - No. 877 Iota Beta Beta - No. 816 Rho - No. 017 Hartsville, SC 29550 PO Box 1943 PO Box 1361 Mu Pi - No. 744 Johnson C. Smith Uni- Charles Govan, Basileus Columbia, SC 29202 St. Stephens, SC 29479 PO Box 17582 versity Jerry Cheatham, KRS Samuel Frederick, Jr., George W. McKoy, Greenville, SC 29606 PO Box 1034 Basileus Basileus Ronald Fisher, Basileus Charlotte, NC 28216 Alpha Omicron - No. 593 Rashaan Richardson, KRS Elijah Mccants, Sr., KRS Jeremy Dinkins, KRS *** , Basileus PO Box 2036 *** , KRS Rocky Mount, NC 27802 Delta Iota - No. 573 Iota Iota - No. 578 Nu Alpha - No. 559 Melvin Mitchell, Basileus PO Box 2426 PO Box 27353 PO Box 551 Sigma Theta - No. 135 Raymond Bunch Jr., KRS Elizabeth City, NC Raleigh, NC 27611 Plymouth, NC 27962 Voorhees College 27906-2426 Gary Bussey, Basileus Floyd Peele, Jr., Basileus PO Box 678 Beta Beta Beta - No. 809 Jeremy Collins, Basileus Lloyd Dunn, Jr., KRS Clifford Phifer, Sr., KRS Box 83 PO Box 1388 Jeffery Billups, KRS Denmark, SC 29042 Wilson, NC 27894 Iota Tau - No. 671 Omega Alpha Alpha - No. Terrence Woodbury, Willie Jordan, Basileus Delta Lambda Lambda - PO Box 2604 807 Basileus Ernest Hall, KRS No. 907 Georgetown, SC 29442 PO Box 151 Cory Mikel, KRS PO Box 1437 Woodrow Doby Jr., Beaufort, SC 29902 Beta Chi - No. 640 Graham, NC 27253 Basileus Juan Singleton, Basileus Tau Delta - No. 184 1100 Hillsborough Street *** , Basileus Rudolph A Bradley, KRS Dwayne Parker, KRS Wofford College PO Box 1095 *** , KRS 429 N. Church Street Fayetteville, NC 28302 Kappa Alpha - No. 556 Omicron Alpha - No. 561 Spartanburg, SC 29301 *** , Basileus Delta Nu - No. 712 PO Box 11165 PO Box 10373 *** , Basileus Kraig Brown, KRS PO Box 1001 Rock Hill, SC 29730 Wilmington, NC 28404 *** , KRS Morganton, NC 28655 Byron Putman, Basileus Cedric Dickerson, Basileus Larry J Johnson, Basileus Carl Dicks, KRS Harris McIntyre, KRS Terry Connelly, KRS

70 Spring 2009 Oracle Omicron Phi - No. 538 Tau Beta Beta - No. 826 Alpha Gamma - No. 094 Delta Delta Delta - No. Kappa Delta - No. 175 PO Box 4686 PO Box 941 Savannah State University 313 University of Alabama at Columbia, SC 29240 Weldon, NC 27890 121 Candleburry Lane GA Southwestern St. Birmingham Charles Marshall, Basileus Thomas Alston, Basileus Savannah, GA 31404 University HUC 440 Jamie Devine, KRS Brian Hopkins, KRS Antoine Stewart, Basileus PO Box 623 1530 3rd Avenue South Derrick Lumpkin, KRS 800 Wheatley St. Birmingham, AL 35294- Phi Alpha - No. 567 Tau Gamma Gamma - Americus, GA 31709 1150 Box Closed No. 850 Beta Eta - No. 215 *** , Basileus Leanard Thompson, Newton Rucker, Basileus PO Box 71930 University of Alabama *** , KRS Basileus Lee Best, Jr., KRS Ft. Bragg, NC 28307 PO Box 866122 Ahmed Saeed, KRS Jack Martin, Jr., Basileus Tuscaloosa, AL 35486 Delta Kappa - No. 241 Kappa Kappa - No. 247 Phi Alpha Alpha - No. Tony Brewington, KRS Marquis Heath, Basileus Georgia Inst of Technol- University of West Geor- 804 James Lane, KRS ogy gia PO Box 10245 Tau Iota Iota - No. 874 221 Student Svcs. Bldg. PO Box 10042 Goldsboro, NC 27530 PO Box 697 Beta Psi - No. 025 Atlanta, GA 30332 Carrollton, GA 30118 Raymond Smith, Jr., St George, SC 29477 Clark Atlanta University David Long, Basileus *** , Basileus Basileus *** , Basileus 223 James P. Brawley Dr. Michael Reed, KRS *** , KRS William Vann, KRS Roger Hudson, KRS Box 1520 Atlanta, GA 30314 Eta - No. 007 Lambda Epsilon - No. 080 Phi Chi - No. 659 Tau Omega - No. 519 Hasani Ellis, Basileus Alcorn State University Tuskegee University PO Box 1054 PO Box 20381 A. Philanda Moore III, PO Box 255 PO Box 1056 Concord, NC 28025 Greensboro, NC 27420 KRS Alcorn State, MS 39096 Tuskegee, AL 36087 Travis Alexander, Basileus Ronald Murphy, Basileus JaQuez Carr, Basileus Christopher Lang, Basileus Tyrone Williams, KRS Kenneth Johnson, KRS Beta Theta - No. 119 Amos Chase, Jr., KRS Mikal I Solomon, KRS Mississippi Valley St. Phi Lambda Lambda - Upsilon Beta Beta - No. University Eta Epsilon - No. 076 Nu Delta - No. 178 No. 924 827 14000 Highway 82 West Miles College Columbus State University PO Box 357 PO Box 2481 PO Box 5007 5500 Myron Blvd PO Box 6644 Jacksonville, NC 28541 Conway, SC 29528 Itta Bena, MS 38941 PO Box 3800 Columbus, GA 31907 James Johnson, Jr., Basileus Larry Foye, Basileus *** , Basileus Birmingham, AL 35208 Patavious Sorrell, Basileus Edward Robinson, KRS Coleman Randall, KRS Marco Ashford, KRS Andrew Kelly, Basileus Melvin Averett, KRS Camara Blue, KRS Pi Phi - No. 539 Zeta Alpha - No. 552 Beta Zeta - No. 191 Nu Epsilon - No. 082 PO Box 16308 PO Box 791 University of Georgia Eta Zeta - No. 196 Alabama A&M University Charlotte, NC 28297- Oxford, NC 27565 216 Memorial Hall University of Mississippi PO Box 674 6308 Howard Herring Jr, Athens, GA 30602 PO Box 6111 Normal, AL 35762 Patrick Graham, Basileus Basileus Antavious Coates, Basileus University, MS 38677 Jeremy Taylor, Basileus Willie Walker, KRS Michael Putney, KRS Reginald Johnson, KRS *** , Basileus Jason Boddie, KRS *** , KRS Psi Phi - No. 546 7th District Chi - No. 022 Nu Eta - No. 226 PO Box 21271 Undergraduate Chapters Edward Waters College Gamma Beta - No. 144 University of Southern Winston-Salem, NC 1658 Kings Rd. Paine College Mississippi 27120-1271 Alpha Delta Iota - No. 339 PO Box 694 PO Box 2507 PO Box 8387 John Card, Jr., Basileus University of West Ala- Jacksonville, FL 33209 Augusta, GA 30903 Hattiesburg, MS 39406 James Singletary, KRS bama Yaqoob Thurston, Basileus Steven Coley, Basileus *** , Basileus PO Box 4849 Tarik Mitchell, KRS Jamar Day, KRS *** , KRS Rho Rho - No. 702 Livinston, AL 35470 PO Box 464 Quentin McKinney, Chi Epsilon - No. 091 Gamma Sigma - No. 049 Omega Eta - No. 237 Ahoskie, NC 27910 Basileus Albany State University Alabama State University Augusta State University Will Outlaw, Basileus Willie Gandy Jr., KRS 504 College Drive PO Box 23 PO Box 3105 Ervin C. Simons, KRS Albany, GA 31705 Montgomery, AL 36111 Augusta, GA 30904 Alpha Delta Mu - No. 342 Jordan Beard, Basileus *** , Basileus *** , Basileus Sigma Chi - No. 656 PO Box 54878 Corey Riddick, KRS *** , KRS *** , KRS PO Box 2666 Jacksonville, FL 32245 Reidsville, NC 27320 Michael Bivins Jr., Basileus Chi Tau Tau - No. 338 Gamma Zeta - No. 192 Omicron Epsilon - No. Calvin Galloway, Basileus Tyrone Potter, KRS PO Box 160157 Mercer University 084 Basil S Harris, KRS Orlando, FL 32816-0157 Macon, GA 31207 Bethune-Cookman Uni- Alpha Delta Nu - No. 343 Kevin Capers, Basileus *** , Basileus versity Tau Alpha - No. 565 Kennesaw State University Jarrod Pouncey, KRS *** , KRS 640 Mary McLeod Bet- PO Box 5141 1000 Chastain Road, MD hune Blvd Salisbury, NC 28147 0501 Chi Theta - No. 139 Kappa Beta - No. 151 Daytona Beach, FL 32114 *** , Basileus Building 5 Florida State University Rust College Kyle Ponder, Basileus *** , KRS Rm 274 PO Box 6028 150 Rust Ave Albert Green Jr., KRS Kennesaw, GA 30144 Tallahassee, FL 32314 Holly Springs, MS 38635 Jamil Hamilton, Basileus Stephen Jackson, Basileus *** , Basileus Reginald King, KRS Christopher Watson, KRS *** , KRS

71 Spring 2009 Oracle Omicron Zeta - No. 204 Theta Delta Delta - No. 7th District Beta Pi - No. 734 Eta Omega - No. 507 University of Florida 317 Graduate Chapters PO Box 143143 PO Box 50521 PO Box 13073 Mississippi State Univer- Gainesville, FL 32614 Atlanta, GA 30302 Gainsville, FL 32603 sity Alpha Gamma Gamma - Elvin Price, Basileus Joseph Robertson, Basileus Christian Edwards, PO Box 1469 No. 832 Marcus Monroe, KRS Ernest Newman II, KRS Basileus Starkville, MS 39759 PO Box 67 Brandon Ireland, KRS Aaron Jones, Basileus Valdosta, GA 31603 Beta Rho - No. 687 Eta Omicron - No. 599 Courtney Walker, KRS Bobby Wiseman, Basileus 14000 HWY 82 W PO Box 4606 Pi Delta Delta - No. 325 Calvin Walker, KRS PO Box 5007 Albany, GA 31706-4606 Emory University Theta Eta - No. 221 Itta Bena, MS 38941- Willie Wilson, Basileus Drawer B Jacksonville State Uni- Alpha Phi - No. 524 1400 *** , KRS Atlanta, GA 30322 versity PO Box 1741 Elmus Stockstill, Basileus Julian Smith, Basileus PO Box 3031 Birmingham, AL 35201 Lawrence Horn, KRS Eta Rho - No. 692 Travis Meadows, KRS Jacksonville, AL 36265 Christopher Brooks, PO Box 35184 *** , Basileus Basileus Chi Gamma Gamma - St Petersburg, FL 33705- Psi - No. 023 *** , KRS Ralph Mayes, KRS No. 853 5184 Morehouse College PO Box 71507 Frank Brunson, Basileus 830 Westview Drive SW Upsilon Delta - No. 185 Alpha Pi - No. 733 Marietta, GA 30007-1507 James Jackson Jr, KRS Box 140076 University of South PO Box 502 Reginald Williams, Atlanta, GA 30314 Florida Florence, AL 35631 Basileus Eta Tau - No. 669 Calvin Nash, Basileus Office of Greek Life John Humes, Basileus George Cooke, KRS PO Box 522 Artesius Miller, KRS CTR256 Charlie Johnson Jr., KRS Port Gibson, MS 39150 Tampa, FL 33620 Chi Omega - No. 522 Stacey Smith, Basileus Rho Delta Delta - No. 326 Garin Flowers, Basileus Alpha Tau - No. 663 PO Box 6252 James Sander Sr., KRS Troy State University Markee Duncan, KRS PO Box 1157 Tallahassee, FL 32314- PO Box 820333 Tuscaloosa, AL 35403 6252 Eta Xi - No. 763 Troy, AL 36081 Upsilon Epsilon - No. 089 *** , Basileus Darron Toston, Basileus PO Box 2241 Lavaris Bristow, Basileus Jackson State University Willie Smith, KRS Eric Childs, KRS Starkville, MS 39759 Stephen McClure, KRS PO Box 17127 Duane Jones, Basileus Jackson, MS 39217 Alpha Xi - No. 757 Chi Tau - No. 684 Mikel Franklin, KRS Rho Epsilon - No. 086 *** , Basileus PO Box 1633 PO Box 555949 Tougaloo College *** , KRS LaGrange, GA 30241 Orlando, FL 32855-5949 Gamma Nu - No. 711 500 West County Line Carlton Buckhanon, Theodore Clark Jr, Basileus PO Box 771 Road Upsilon Psi - No. 043 Basileus Richard Albert, Jr., KRS Cocoa, FL 32923-0771 Tougaloo, MS 39174 Florida A&M Universirty Anthony Freeman, KRS William Bartley, III, Cedric Haynes, Basileus PO Box 2801 Delta Mu Mu - No. 931 Basileus Justin Simmons, KRS Tallahassee, FL 32316 Beta Alpha - No. 548 PO Box 88097 William Bartley, III, KRS Royle King, Basileus PO Box 146 Atlanta, GA 30356 Rho Gamma - No. 110 Robert Little II, KRS Jackson, MS 39205 Marc Harrigan, Basileus Iota Omega - No. 509 Stillman College Craig Porter, Basileus Wendell Span, KRS PO Box 831155 PO Box 1430 Upsilon Sigma - No. 066 William Jemison, KRS Tuskegee, AL 36083 Tuscaloosa, AL 35403 Fort Valley State Univer- Epsilon Kappa Kappa - Walter H Bowers, Basileus Wesley Hodges, Basileus sity Beta Gamma Gamma - No. 884 Harold White, KRS Jordan Moseley, KRS PO Box 4700 No. 833 PO Box 1391 Fort Valley, GA 31030 PO Box 3281 Canton, MS 39046 Iota Omicron - No. 601 Sigma Delta - No. 183 *** , Basileus Ft. Stewart, GA 31315 Alvin Jackson, Basileus PO Box 426 Auburn University *** , KRS David Moore, Basileus Amos Hamlin Sr., KRS Lyon, MS 38645 PO Box 1372 Elzie Mitchell, KRS Shelton Woodley, Basileus Auburn, AL 36830 Zeta Delta Delta - No. Epsilon Mu Mu - No. 932 Charles Hall, KRS *** , Basileus 315 Beta Lambda Lambda - PO Box 6122 Mario Jones, KRS Georgia Southern Uni- No. 905 Tampa, FL 33608 Iota Upsilon - No. 624 versity PO Box 490488 Dennis Simon, Basileus PO Box 3563 Tau Delta Delta - No. 328 PO Box 8097 Lawrenceville, GA Phillip Reed, KRS Gulfport, MS 39505 Valdosta State University Statesboro, GA 30460 30049-0009 Jerry Peterson, Basileus PO Box 1712 Sean Ward, Basileus Belvin Baldwin II, Basileus Eta Nu - No. 715 Kelly Woods, KRS Valdosta, GA 31698 Kordia Hardy, KRS Andrew Ducksworth, KRS PO Box 547 *** , Basileus Pompano Beach, FL Kappa Alpha Alpha - No. *** , KRS Zeta Theta - No. 123 Beta Omicron - No. 594 33061 793 Georgia State University PO Box 9433 Daryl Johnson, Basileus PO Box 360260 PO Box 1911 Pensacola, FL 32513 Clifford Wimberly, Jr., Decatur, GA 30032 University Plaza Lynn Cade, III, Basileus KRS Barney Thomas Jr., Atlanta, GA 30303 Sacher Dickson Jr., KRS Basileus *** , Basileus Derek Lloyd, KRS *** , KRS

72 Spring 2009 Oracle Kappa Beta Beta - No. 817 Mu Phi - No. 535 Phi Kappa Kappa - No. Rho Alpha - No. 563 Upsilon Xi - No. 776 PO Box 38 PO Box 1363 900 PO Box 787 PO Box 91492 Dothan, AL 36302 Savannah, GA 31402 PO Box 90215 Mobile, AL 36601 Lakeland, FL 33804 Charles Corbitt Jr, Basileus James Melvin, Basileus East Point, GA 30364- Bruce Reese, Basileus Billy Washington, Basileus Joseph Jones, KRS Moses Calhoun, III, KRS 9998 Kenneth Lee, KRS Timothy James, KRS Eric Woods, Sr., Basileus Kappa Upsilon - No. 625 Nu Iota Iota - No. 868 Philip Starke, KRS Sigma Alpha - No. 564 Xi Beta Beta - No. 821 PO Box 2854 PO Box 1795 Gratigny Station PO Box 773 West Palm Beach, FL Auburn, AL 36831-1795 Phi Rho - No. 706 PO Box 680577 Dublin, GA 31040 33402 *** , Basileus PO Box 17557 Miami, FL 33168 Harvey Batten, Basileus Larry Millender, Basileus Sean Bland, KRS Hattiesburg, MS 39404 *** , Basileus Shellie Stroman, KRS Mitchell Dasher, KRS Kewan Jackson, Basileus Leslie Gamble, KRS Nu Xi - No. 769 Jamie Jackson, KRS Xi Kappa Kappa - No. 893 Lambda Alpha Alpha - PO Box 1704 Sigma Alpha Alpha - No. PO Box 1193 No. 794 Natchez, MS 39120 Pi Beta Beta - No. 823 801 Yazoo City, MS 39194 PO Box 306 William Blowe, Basileus PO Box 1902 PO Box 5433 *** , Basileus Boynton Beach, FL 33425 Lance Reed, KRS Bradenton, FL 34206 Moss Point, MS 39563- Leroy Lee, KRS Wilbert McTier II, *** , Basileus 8330 Basileus Omega Chi - No. 662 James Brown, KRS Freeman Richmond, Xi Omicron - No. 606 *** , KRS PO Box 2392 Basileus PO Box 5193 Selma, AL 36702-2392 Pi Iota - No. 585 Ted Anderson II, KRS Huntsville, AL 35810 Lambda Iota - No. 580 Collins Pettaway, Jr., PO Box 1093 Ernest Rentz II, Basileus PO Box 6644 Basileus Tampa, FL 33601-1093 Sigma Phi - No. 541 Lathan Strong, KRS Columbus, GA 31917- Ivery Williams, KRS Ronald Cherry, Basileus PO Box 4613 6614 Kelvin Grier Sr., KRS Montgomery, AL 36104 Zeta Beta Beta - No. 813 Marvin Broadwater Sr, Omega Gamma Gamma - *** , Basileus PO Box 5824 Basileus No. 855 Pi Nu - No. 724 Michael Snapp, KRS Athens, GA 30604 Anderson Williams, KRS PO Box 6728 PO Box 570507 Joseph Randolph, Basileus Warner Robins, GA Miami, FL 33157-0507 Tau - No. 019 Juan McAllister, KRS Lambda Lambda Lambda 31095-6728 V. Williams, Basileus PO Box 7369 - No. 914 Willie Robinson Sr, Chester Fair Jr, KRS Atlanta, GA 30357 Zeta Chi - No. 644 PO Box 1574 Basileus Angus Wilson, Basileus PO Box 100018 Americus, GA 31709 Ethan Bailey Jr, KRS Psi Chi - No. 661 Julian Parker, I, KRS Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33310 *** , Basileus PO Box 174 Dorsey Miller, III, Basileus Jessie Hunt, Jr, KRS Omega Iota Iota - No. 879 Ocala, FL 34478 Theta Lambda Lambda - Thomas Walker II, KRS PO Box 201191 Rodney Rocker, Sr., No. 911 Lambda Phi - No. 534 Montgomery, AL 36120- Basileus PO Box 2284 8th District PO Box 5141 1191 Ronald Jones Jr, KRS Peachtree City, GA 30269 Undergraduate Chapters Macon, GA 31208 Robert Smiley, Basileus Donald Barnes, Basileus Win Roshell, Basileus John Moody Jr., KRS Psi Iota Iota - No. 878 John Ransom, Jr, KRS Eta Sigma - No. 053 William Moorehead, Jr., PO Box 615 Lincoln University KRS Omicron Beta Beta - No. Shalimar, FL 32579 Theta Phi - No. 531 PO Box 29 822 John Feagin II, Basileus PO Box 41151 Jefferson City, MO 65101 Lambda Tau - No. 673 PO Box 2855 Carl Winters, KRS Jacksonville, FL 32203 James Dickens, Basileus PO Box 1642 Ft Myers, FL 33902 Mitchell Woodall, Basileus Corey Dixon, KRS Brunswick, GA 31520 Emmit Bryson Jr, Basileus Psi Kappa Kappa - No. Henry Rivers, KRS Reginald Jackson, Basileus Joe Williams Jr, KRS 902 Iota Sigma - No. 055 Antwan Walker, KRS PO Box 8150 Theta Tau - No. 670 University of Central Omicron Omicron - No. Redstone Arsenal, AL PO Box 1561 Missouri Mu Beta Beta - No. 819 607 35898 Anniston, AL 36202 PO Box 18 PO Box 2362 PO Box 9571 Tony Hodge, Basileus Johnny Harris, Basileus Student Union Thomasville, GA 31799- Daytona Beach, FL 32120 Louis McMillian Jr, KRS Anthony Burdell, KRS Warrensburg, MO 64093 2362 Kelvin Mayner, Basileus *** , Basileus Willie Mitchell, Basileus Alson Been, KRS Psi Omega - No. 523 Upsilon Alpha Alpha - *** , KRS John Marria, KRS PO Box 2507 No. 803 Omicron Tau - No. 677 Augusta, GA 30903 PO Box 1337 Omicron Kappa - No. 252 Mu Lambda Lambda - PO Box 775 Jimmie Stevens, Basileus Panama City, FL 32402 Missouri State University No. 915 Fort Pierce, FL 34954- James Gallman, KRS Reuben Sparks, Basileus PO Box 787 PO Box 2452 0775 Sylvester Griffin, KRS Springfield, MO 65801 Tunica, MS 38676 Donald W Teal, Basileus Psi Rho - No. 708 *** , Basileus Derrick B Crawford, Maurice Bonner, KRS PO Box 5001 Upsilon Gamma Gamma *** , KRS Basileus Holly Springs, MS - No. 851 Daryl Theodore, KRS 38634-5001 PO Box 7115 *** , Basileus Fort Gordon, GA 30905 *** , KRS Joseph Thomas Jr, Basileus Willie Bates, KRS

73 Spring 2009 Oracle 8th District Mu Omicron - No. 604 Alpha Delta Epsilon - No. Gamma Delta - No. 168 Omicron Lambda - No. Graduate Chapters PO Box 1842 334 Univ. of Louisiana at 276 Des Moines, IA 50305- Southeastern Louisiana Lafayette Oklahoma State Univer- Beta Omega - No. 502 1842 University PO Box 41643 sity PO Box 46129 Renaldo Johnson, Basileus SLU 11436 Lafayette, LA 70504 179 Student Union Kansas City, MO 64134 Leroy Bottley, III., KRS Hammond, LA 70402 *** , Basileus PO Box 1025 Michael Till, Basileus *** , Basileus Kendrick Slan, KRS Stillwater, OK 74075 Mandrid Williams, Jr., Nu Rho - No. 698 Eric Davis, KRS Quinton Moore, Basileus KRS PO Box 657 Gamma Eta - No. 216 Darryl Hillard Jr., KRS Albuquerque, NM 87103- Alpha Delta Lambda - No. University of Arkansas Beta Upsilon - No. 617 0657 341 PO Box 2345 Phi Beta - No. 162 Downtown Station Van Tatum II, Basileus PO Box 100837 Fayetteville, AR 72702 Jarvis Christian College PO Box 11754 *** , KRS San Antonio, TX 78201 *** , Basileus PO Box 154 Omaha, NE 68111 Christian Menefee, Douglas Easterwood, KRS Hawkins, TX 75765 *** , Basileus Omicron Iota Iota - No. Basileus Blake Udensi, Basileus William Williams Jr., KRS 870 Christopher Boldon, KRS Gamma Gamma - No. 096 Chazin Stigers, KRS PO Box 3222 Grambling State Univer- Chi Phi - No. 545 Ft. Leavenworth, KS Alpha Psi - No. 024 sity Phi Gamma - No. 114 PO Box 8448 66027 Huston-Tillotson College PO Box 84 University of North Texas Denver, CO 80201 Kelvin Glass, Basileus PO Box C161 Grambling, LA 71245 UNT Station 310371 Kirk Dunham, Basileus Jarret Hunter, KRS Austin, TX 78702 Keith Kelly, Basileus Denton, TX 76203 Michael Short, KRS *** , Basileus Christopher Richardson, Brandon Calhoun, Basileus Omicron Xi - No. 771 *** , KRS KRS Scottie Smith II, KRS Delta Gamma Gamma - PO Box 11763 No. 835 Kansas City, MO 64138 Alpha Zeta - No. 190 Mu Beta - No. 153 Phi Psi - No. 044 PO Box 81661 James Burch, Basileus Arkansas State University Univ. of Texas at Arlington Langston University Lincoln, NE 68505-1661 James Pleasant, Jr., KRS PO Box 4827 Box 19348 PO Box 837 Donald McCauley III, Jonesboro, AR 72467 Arlington, TX 76019- Langston, OK 73050 Basileus Phi Xi - No. 777 Willie Taylor, Basileus 0001 Kenneth Ellison, Basileus Dominic Witherspoon, PO Box 2006 Albert Carey Jr., KRS *** , Basileus Myrone Smith Jr., KRS KRS Fort Riley, KS 66607 Tecumseh Graham III, Pi Kappa - No. 253 Eric Sutton, Basileus Beta Delta - No. 167 KRS Univ. of Arkansas at Little Delta Phi - No. 527 Omar Branch, KRS University of Central Rock 2501 SW Westport Drive Arkansas Mu Lambda - No. 273 2801 South University Topeka, KS 66614 Upsilon Omega - No. 520 PO Box 2034 University of Louisiana at Little Rock, AR 72204 Joseph Johnson, Basileus PO Box 150346 Conway, AR 72035 Monroe *** , Basileus Alonzo Harrison, KRS St. Louis, MO 63115 Kendrell Barksdale, PO Box 5208 *** , KRS Charles Shelton III, Basileus Monroe, LA 71212 Eta Alpha - No. 553 Basileus Roderick Young, KRS Stanley Alford, Basileus Pi Sigma - No. 062 PO Box 105865 Ramon Trice, KRS Jarrod Betrand, KRS Philander Smith College Jefferson City, MO 65110 Delta Eta - No. 217 1 Trudie Kibbe Reed Drive Joe Simmons, Basileus Xi Pi - No. 746 Southern Arkansas Uni- Nu Delta Delta - No. 322 Little Rock, AR 72202 Nathan H Cook, KRS PO Box 2288 versity Texas A&M University *** , Basileus Colorado Springs, CO PO Box 8599 Aggieland Station *** , KRS Eta Gamma Gamma - No. 80901-2288 Magnolia, AR 71754- PO Box 5688 838 Brett Britton, Basileus 8599 College Station, TX Rho Beta - No. 158 PO Box 834 Michael Williams, KRS *** , Basileus 77844-9081 McNeese State University Waterloo, IA 50704 *** , KRS Terrence Bizor, Basileus PO Box 90549 Robert Thomas, Basileus 9th District Arthur Phillpott, KRS Lake Charles, LA 70609 Phillip Anderson, KRS Undergraduate Chapters Eta Mu - No. 292 Brandon Troullier, Basileus Sam Houston State Uni- Nu Kappa - No. 250 Brandon Troullier, KRS Eta Upsilon - No. 622 Alpha Delta Delta - No. versity Southern Methodist PO Box 11924 310 PO Box 2730 University Rho Mu - No. 302 Cedar Rapids, IA 52410- Louisiana Tech University SHSU No. 50 PO Box 750355 University of Arkansas 1924 PO Box 3118 Huntsville, TX 77341 Dallas, TX 75275-0355 PO Box 3458 Ramone Hemphill, Ruston, LA 71270 James Barrett, Basileus Warren Seay Jr., Basileus Monticello, AR 71655 Basileus Michael Lewis, Basileus JuMarcus Thomas, KRS Scott Beckendorf, KRS *** , Basileus DeShaun Thompson, KRS Hulan Washington, KRS *** , KRS Eta Theta - No. 124 Omega Theta - No. 141 Gamma Upsilon - No. 618 University of Texas University of Houston Rho Theta - No. 134 PO Box 8483 PO Box 288 4800 Calhoun Prairie View A&M Uni- Wichita, KS 67208 Austin, TX 78712 PO Box 106 versity Harry Willis, Basileus Zacchaeus Scott, Basileus Houston, TX 77004 PO Box 2811 Johari Hemphill, KRS *** , KRS Kenneth Stinson, Basileus Prairie View, TX 77446 Michael Jackson, II, KRS Malcolm Jackson, Basileus Jonathan Egbuna, KRS

74 Spring 2009 Oracle Sigma Kappa - No. 255 Xi Delta - No. 179 Epsilon Chi - No. 643 Gamma Lambda Lambda Nu Iota - No. 582 University of Central Texas St. University-San PO Box 5126 - No. 906 PO Box 1941 Oklahoma Marcos Alexandria, LA 71307 PO Box 963 Marshall, TX 75670 PO Box 1614 PO Box 1323 *** , Basileus Houma, LA 70361-0963 Louis Tennison, Basileus Edmond, OK 73083-1614 601 University Drive *** , KRS *** , Basileus John A Thompson, KRS *** , Basileus San Marcus, TX 78666 Gary Williams Sr, KRS Dennis Higgins II, KRS Justin Foster, Basileus Epsilon Iota - No. 574 Nu Phi - No. 536 *** , KRS PO Box 140044 Gamma Mu Mu - No. 930 PO Box 1468 Sigma Sigma - No. 064 Austin, TX 78714 PO Box 1025 Houston, TX 77251 Texas College Xi Sigma - No. 060 Hubert Stewart, Basileus 179 Student Union Bertrand Simmons, PO Box 4500 Xavier University of Robert Rowan Jr, KRS Stillwater, OK 74078 Basileus Tyler, TX 75702 Louisiana Tevin Williams, Basileus Marvin Alexander Jr., KRS Rodrick Woods, Basileus 1 Drexel Drive Epsilon Lambda Lambda *** , KRS Vonnelle Applewhite, KRS PO Box 117 - No. 908 Omicron Gamma Gamma New Orleans, LA 70135 PO Box 116 Gamma Omicron - No. - No. 846 Tau Epsilon - No. 088 Harold Reese Jr., Basileus Opelousas, LA 70571 595 PO Box 5792 Texas Southern University Kennedy Iheanacho, KRS Steven Smith, Basileus PO Box 118 Arlington, TX 76005 3100 Cleburne Donald Giron, KRS Minden, LA 71058 Paul Newburn. Jr., Basileus PO Box 1112 9th District Jim Fuller Jr, Basileus Alvin Crosby, KRS Houston, TX 77004 Graduate Chapters Epsilon Tau - No. 667 Eddie Thompson Sr, KRS Fregens Daniels, Basileus PO Box 1632 Omicron Lambda Lambda Dominique Moore, KRS Alpha Iota Iota - No. 856 Cedar Hill, TX 75106 Gamma Rho - No. 688 - No. 918 PO Box 795293 *** , Basileus PO Box 740426 PO Box 55401 Tau Sigma - No. 065 Dallas, TX 75379 Michael Wallace, KRS New Orleans, LA 70174- Little Rock, AR 72215 University of Arkansas at Wayne Powe, Basileus 0426 Bruce Horton, Basileus Pine Bluff Phillip Taylor, KRS Eta Chi - No. 645 Carl Johnson, Basileus Anthony Jones, KRS 1200 N. University Drive PO Box 8229 Terry Douglas, KRS PO Box 4952 Alpha Mu Mu - No. 928 Longview, TX 75602 Omicron Pi - No. 747 Pine Bluff, AR 71601 PO Box 1765 Henry Jackson, Basileus Iota Gamma Gamma - PO Box 1105 Deon Ruben, Basileus Bryan, TX 77808 Clifford Stewart, KRS No. 840 Killeen, TX 76541-1105 John Brandon Marshall, *** , Basileus PO Box 3285 Bobby Lynn, Basileus KRS Nkrumah Dixon, KRS Eta Iota - No. 576 Fort Polk, LA 71459 Arthur Bryan, KRS Sharrel Station Willie Banks Jr, Basileus Theta Kappa - No. 245 Chi Kappa Kappa - No. PO Box 54636 Rodney Wells, KRS Omicron Upsilon - No. Louisiana State University 901 Oklahoma City, OK 630 PO Box 20672 PO Box 2655 73154-1636 Iota Rho - No. 694 PO Box 1346 Baton Rouge, LA 70894 Slidell, LA 70459-2655 Bryan Johnson, Basileus PO Box 12181 Waco, TX 76703 *** , Basileus Perry Daniels, Jr., Basileus Douglas Brown, KRS Odessa, TX 79768 *** , Basileus *** , KRS Charles Baker, KRS *** , Basileus Weldon Walton, KRS Eta Kappa Kappa - No. *** , KRS Theta Sigma - No. 054 Delta Kappa Kappa - No. 886 Phi Iota Iota - No. 876 Dillard University 883 PO Box 3233 Kappa Chi - No. 648 PO Box 405 PO Box 45 PO Box 387 Lufkin, TX 75903 PO Box 572 LaPlace, LA 70069 New Orleans, LA 70122 Hot Springs, AR 71902 Johnnie Ross, Basileus Magnolia, AR 71753 Ivan Jackson, Basileus Lee Miller, Basileus *** , Basileus James A Kelley, KRS James Moore, Basileus Ernest Parquet, KRS Johnathan Clark, KRS *** , KRS Frederick Hatley, KRS Eta Lambda Lambda - Pi Delta - No. 181 Upsilon Theta - No. 137 Delta Omicron - No. 596 No. 910 Lambda Alpha - No. 557 University of Oklahoma Lamar University PO Box 3322 PO Box 2065 725 North Foster Drive 900 Asp Ave. PO Box 10714 Beaumont, TX 77704 Red Oak, TX 75154 Baton Rouge, LA 70806 Box 2747 Beaumont, TX 77710 Mark Hardin, Basileus Kenneth Frazier, Basileus Calvin Beal, Basileus Norman, OK 73019 *** , Basileus Charles Taylor, KRS Dwayne Conner, KRS Terance Vessel, KRS *** , Basileus *** , KRS *** , KRS Delta Tau - No. 666 Eta Mu Mu - No. 934 Lambda Kappa Kappa - Xi Beta - No. 155 PO Box 387 PO Box 903 No. 890 Pi Omicron - No. 608 Henderson State Univer- Plaquemine, LA 70764 Denton, TX 76201 PO Box 53212 PO Box 164238 sity Kemp Oubre, Sr., Basileus Glen Gowans, Basileus Baton Rouge, LA 70892 Little Rock, AR 72206 PO Box 274 Steven Pierre, KRS Gregory White, KRS Troy Williams, Basileus Derek Lewis, Basileus Gurdon, AR 71743 Brian Bernard, KRS Marcus Waters, KRS *** , Basileus Epsilon Alpha - No. 551 Gamma Chi - No. 641 Jason Tatum, KRS PO Box 15927 PO Box 5191 Mu Tau - No. 674 Pi Tau - No. 678 Fort Worth, TX 76119 Corpus Christi, TX PO Box 3041 PO Box 202 Howard Dunlop, Basileus 78465-5191 Monroe, LA 71201 Grambling, LA 71245 Stevon Smith, KRS Anthony Ford, Basileus Bobby Cockerham, Bobby Burkes Sr, Basileus Leroy Bunch, KRS Basileus Oscar Epps Jr, KRS Carlton Parhms, KRS

75 Spring 2009 Oracle Psi Alpha - No. 569 Sigma Tau - No. 680 Xi Alpha Alpha - No. 797 Zeta Epsilon - No. 075 Iota Pi - No. 741 PO Box 200337 PO Box 6491 PO Box 2682 Indiana University PO Box 7769 San Antonio, TX 78220 El Paso, TX 79906 Natchitoches, LA 71457 PO Box 5192 Grand Rapids, MI 49510 James Blair, Basileus Charles Ellis, Basileus *** , Basileus Bloomington, IN 47407 *** , Basileus Frederick Beebe, KRS Lonnie McNair, Jr., KRS *** , KRS Paul Butler, Basileus LeMark Payne, KRS Brandon Walker Roby, Psi Upsilon - No. 638 Tau Phi - No. 542 Xi Omega - No. 514 KRS Kappa Phi - No. 533 PO Box 1066 PO Box 7853 PO Box 6087 2661 North 2nd Street Lawton, OK 73502 Pine Bluff, AR 71611- Tulsa, OK 74106 10th District PO Box 12455 Tyrone Hughes, Basileus 7853 *** , Basileus Graduate Chapters Milwaukee, WI 53212 James McBride, Jr., KRS Ronald Laurent, Basileus *** , KRS Alex Beamon, Basileus Rodney Beasley, KRS Alpha Chi - No. 639 Arras Martin, KRS Rho Beta Beta - No. 824 Xi Rho - No. 699 PO Box 64440 PO Box 652 Theta Alpha - No. 554 PO Box 5450 Gary, IN 46401-6440 Mu Xi - No. 768 Houston, TX 77001-0652 PO Box 227083 West Memphis, AR Michael Angeletti, PO Box 2483 Anthony Williams, Dallas, TX 75222-7083 72303 Basileus Glen Ellyn, IL 60138- Basileus Ronald Patterson, Basileus Tandy Anthony, Basileus Thomas E Newsome, KRS 2483 Damian Manuel, KRS Karras Jackson, KRS Jesse Cooper, KRS *** , Basileus Alpha Kappa Kappa - No. Willie Edwards, Sr., KRS Rho Chi - No. 655 Theta Chi - No. 646 Xi Upsilon - No. 629 880 PO Box 1095 PO Box 2147 PO Box 1311 PO Box 64572 Nu Alpha Alpha - No. 796 Lake Charles, LA 70602- Missouri City, TX 77459 Port Arthur, TX 77640 Gary, IN 46401 PO Box 8542 1095 Rodney Louis, Basileus Sylvester Pace, Basileus Kevin Hester, Basileus Bloomington, IN 47407 Clarence Kane, Basileus Jarian Crockrom, KRS Warren Marks, KRS Scott Upshaw Sr, KRS Alrick Banks, Basileus Kevin Semien, KRS Ghangis Carter, KRS 10th District Chi Beta Beta - No. 829 Rho Nu - No. 725 Theta Delta - No. 173 Undergraduate Chapters PO Box 226 Nu Chi - No. 651 PO Box 817 Northwestern State Uni- Bloomington, IL 61702 PO Box 3302 Galveston, TX 77553- versity Nu Sigma - No. 059 Jason Gibson, Basileus East St. Louis, IL 62203 0817 PO Box 4119 Wayne State University Donald Crayton, KRS Justin Jackson, Basileus Leo Varner, Jr., Basileus Natchitoches, LA 71497- 5221 Gullen Mall SCB Eddie Lee Foley, KRS Jerome Davis, KRS 0023 Detroit, MI 48202 Chi Lambda Lambda - Kasey Brown, Basileus Kevin Little, Basileus No. 925 Nu Omega - No. 513 Rho Omega - No. 517 *** , KRS *** , KRS PO Box 336 PO Box 2484 PO Box 958 Matteson, IL 60443 Detroit, MI 48202 Shreveport, LA 71163 Theta Upsilon - No. 623 Omicron Theta - No. 132 Byron Williams, Basileus Arnold Simmons, Basileus *** , Basileus PO Box 3432 So. Illinois Univ.-Carbon- Jerry Jordan, KRS Douglas Capers, III, KRS Marlon Henderson, KRS Texarkana, TX 75504- dale 3432 PO Box 2001 Delta Beta Beta - No. 811 Nu Pi - No. 745 Rho Omicron - No. 609 Alcus Davis, Basileus Carbondale, IL 62902 PO Box 321 PO Box 3934 PO Box 12751 John Williams, KRS Shaka Mitchell, Basileus Moline, IL 61266-0321 Joliet, IL 60434 New Iberia, LA 70562- Aaron McNeal, KRS Justin Johnson, Basileus Anthony Richardson, 2751 Upsilon Chi - No. 658 Barry Tabron, KRS Basileus Marcus Bryant, Basileus PO Box 177 Pi Beta - No. 157 Pasquell Robinson, KRS Stephen Etienne, KRS Bentonville, AR 72712 Illinois State University Epsilon Rho - No. 690 Dwight McClendon, Campus Box No. 2702 PO Box 4548 Omega Nu - No. 732 Rho Phi - No. 540 Basileus Normal, IL 61761 St. Paul, MN 55104 PO Box 1944 PO Box 15527 Donta Wright, KRS *** , Basileus Robert Browne, Basileus Springfield, IL 62705 New Orleans, LA 70175- Jeremy Redic, KRS *** , KRS Carlus Gully, Basileus 5527 Upsilon Iota - No. 589 Rollin Barton II, KRS Marion Floyd, Basileus PO Box 837 Tau Gamma - No. 112 Gamma Gamma Gamma Johnnie Brown Jr, KRS Langston, OK 73050- So. Illinois Univ.-Ed- - No. 834 Omicron Alpha Alpha 0837 wardsville PO Box 1494 No. 798 Rho Xi - No. 773 Raymond Payton, Basileus PO Box 1553 Madison, WI 53701-1494 PO Box 431189 PO Box 2043 *** , KRS Edwardsville, IL 62026 Willie Larkin, Basileus Pontiac, MI 48343 Freeport, TX 77542 Brandon Moton, Basileus Arlington Davis III, KRS David Chaumley, Basileus Rahsaan Cook, Basileus Upsilon Rho - No. 705 *** , KRS Anthony Dumas Sr., KRS Freddy Blanks, KRS PO Box 92595 Iota - No. 009 Lafayette, LA 70509 Theta Gamma - No. 101 PO Box 201266 Omicron Rho - No. 700 Sigma Omicron - No. 610 Joshua Guillory, Basileus Eastern Michigan Uni- Chicago, IL 60620 PO Box 13104 PO Box 5146 Bently Senegal, KRS versity Andre Garner, Basileus Flint, MI 48501 Tyler, TX 75712 PO Box 140 *** , KRS Samuel Cox, Basileus Lawrence Jones, Basileus Ypsilanti, MI 48197 Jason Rogers, KRS Freeman Sterling, KRS *** , Basileus Christopher Wynn, KRS

76 Spring 2009 Oracle Rho Gamma Gamma - Theta Xi - No. 764 12th District Gamma Alpha Alpha - Pi Rho - No. 701 No. 848 PO Box 5162 Graduate Chapters No. 786 PO Box 55093 PO Box 81265 Peoria, IL 61601 PO Box 201547 Riverside, CA 92517 Chicago, IL 60681-0265 Jamal Jowers, Basileus Alpha Rho - No. 686 Anchorage, AK 99520 Garry Biggers, Basileus Lemarr Ketchens, Basileus Antwon Dussett, KRS PO Box 56635 Eugene Hampton, Jr, Bert Wright, Jr., KRS Anton White, KRS Haywood, CA 94545 Basileus Upsilon Kappa Kappa - *** , Basileus Wayne Hardy II, KRS Psi Xi - No. 779 Rho Tau - No. 679 No. 899 Christopher Thomas, KRS PO Box 5723 PO Box 252 PO Box 6463 Kappa Xi - No. 766 Oxnard, CA 93031-5723 Gurnee, IL 60031 Lafayette, IN 47903 Beta Mu Mu - No. 929 PO Box 270226 Crittenden Ward, Basileus Marvin Burruss, Basileus Jerry Clinkscales, Basileus PO Box 36666 Las Vegas, NV 89127- *** , KRS Robert Brothers Jr., KRS Keith Dix, KRS Las Vegas, NV 89133- 4226 6666 Timothy McElroy, Sigma Iota - No. 587 Sigma Omega - No. 518 Upsilon Pi - No. 752 Michael Littlejohn, Basileus PMB Box 3 PO Box 497068 PO Box 51565 Basileus Russell Pratt, KRS 484 Lake Park Ave. Chicago, IL 60649 Kalamazoo, MI 49016 Elton Bacon, KRS Oakland, CA 94610 Dana O`Banion, Basileus Fionn Williams, Basileus Lambda Omicron - No. Timothy Waters, Basileus Reginald Holliday, KRS John Morris, KRS Chi Alpha Alpha - No. 603 Trevor Brown, KRS 805 PO Box 43418 Sigma Rho - No. 703 Zeta Phi - No. 529 PO Box 142124 Los Angeles, CA 90043 Sigma Iota Iota - No. 873 PO Box 7421 PO Box 691 Spokane, WA 99214 Tyrone Gayles, Basileus PO Box 4775 Ann Arbor, MI 48107 Indianapolis, IN 46206 *** , Basileus Eddie Conner, KRS Lancaster, CA 93539 James Brown, Basileus Curtis White, Basileus *** , KRS Eddie Oliphant, Basileus Victor Turner Jr, KRS Eugene Hawkins, KRS Chi Nu - No. 730 Mu Alpha Alpha - No. Kenzi Smith, KRS 438 E. Shaw Avenue 795 Sigma Upsilon - No. 633 12th District No. 323 PO Box 2002 Tau Tau - No. 681 PO Box 12277 Undergraduate Chapters Fresno, CA 93710-7602 Artesia, CA 90702 PO Box 59453 Lansing, MI 48901 *** , Basileus Anthony Moore, Basileus Los Angeles, CA 90059 *** , Basileus Alpha Mu - No. 286 *** , KRS *** , KRS Ronan Hill, Basileus Karl Scott, KRS Stanford University Jamemy Barnett, KRS Need P.O. Box Delta Alpha Alpha - No. Mu Kappa Kappa - No. Sigma Xi - No. 774 Stanford, CA 94309 787 891 Theta Pi - No. 740 PO Box 2636 Darren Moore, Basileus PO Box 22976 PO Box 487 PO Box 948 Champaign, IL 61825- *** , KRS Tucson, AZ 85734-2976 Redwood City, CA 94063 Vallejo, CA 94590 2636 Ernest Jones Jr., Basileus *** , Basileus *** , Basileus James Anderson, Basileus Iota Mu - No. 294 *** , KRS Samuel Johnson, KRS Jason Jones, KRS Gregory Osaze, KRS 4408 Truxel Rd. No. 42 Delta Iota Iota - No. 859 Omicron Nu - No. 723 Xi Gamma Gamma - No. Tau Kappa Kappa - No. Sacramento, CA 95834 PO Box 522 PO Box 864 845 898 *** , Basileus Tracy, CA 95376 Seaside, CA 93955 PO Box 2241 PO Box 829 *** , KRS Shawn Jenkins, Basileus Raymond Evans, Basileus Oceanside, CA 92051 Southfield, MI 48037- *** , KRS Darroll Love, KRS Eddie Bickham, Basileus 0829 Phi Lambda - No. 282 Anthony Scott, KRS Patrick Bosworth, Basileus Cal. State Univ.-Fullerton Delta Pi - No. 736 Phi Beta Beta - No. 828 Darryl Jones, KRS PO Box 6830 PO Box 44095 PO Box 191922 Xi Nu - No. 722 Mailbox 237 Tacoma, WA 98444-0095 Los Angeles, CA 90019- PO Box 6254 Tau Nu - No. 727 Fullerton, CA 92835 William Grubbs, Basileus 1222 San Jose, CA 95150 PO Box 12758 Karl Harris, Basileus Timothy Allen, KRS Robert Taylor, Jr., Basileus Phillip Brooks, Basileus Fort Wayne, IN 46864 De Veon Remaker, KRS Sondrea Bowen, KRS Robert Woodson, KRS *** , Basileus Epsilon Xi - No. 761 Amos Norman, KRS Sigma Eta - No. 231 PO Box 188765 Phi Iota - No. 590 Zeta Nu - No. 714 Univ. of California-Riv- Sacramento, CA 95818- PO Box 3441 PO Box 12440 Tau Upsilon - No. 634 erside 8765 Phoenix, AZ 85030 Portland, OR 97212 PO Box 2001 PO Box 55093 Clifford Brown, Basileus Andrew Davis, Basileus *** , Basileus Carbondale, IL 62902 Riverside, CA 92517 Donnell Foster, KRS Jason Freeman, KRS *** , KRS Randell Beamon, III, David Bickham, Basileus Basileus Kasey Martin, KRS Eta Alpha Alpha - No. Phi Omicron - No. 613 Zeta Rho - No. 691 Lloyd Smith, KRS 790 PO Box 741162 PO Box 431358 Zeta Mu - No. 291 PO Box 1863 San Diego, CA 92114 Los Angeles, CA 90043 Theta Nu - No. 716 Cal. State Univ.-Los Pomona, CA 91769-1863 Dan Falconer, Basileus Tony Collins, Basileus PO Box 4473 Angeles George Lee III, Basileus Gregory Webb, KRS Norman Ward, KRS Muskegon Heights, MI PO Box 191922 Ishmael Thomas, KRS 49444 Los Angeles, CA 90019- Gregory Pittman, Basileus 1222 Marvin Nash, KRS James Booker II, Basileus Aaron Bernal, KRS

77 Spring 2009 Oracle Zeta Tau - No. 668 Phi Gamma Gamma - No. The Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Official Chapter PO Box 94890 852 Directory is published in accordance with the By Pasadena, CA 91109 CFLCC C3 OPS William Thomas, Basileus Camp Arifjan, Kuwait Laws of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. Steven Webb Ph. D, KRS APO, AE 09306 In an effort to re-implement the traditional *** , Basileus Zeta Upsilon - No. 621 *** , KRS Chapter Directory format, the information PO Box 22249 contained in this directory was obtained from the Seattle, WA 98122 Pi Xi - No. 772 Darwyn Anderson, c/o Eugene Horton International Headquarters as of March 19, 2009. Basileus IBM Bahamas Ltd. If your Chapter/Officer information is inaccurately Tony Hemphill, KRS PO Box N 10369 Nassau, BA 00000 reflected in this directory, please contact the 13th District Eugene Horton Jr, Basileus International Headquarters and provide a copy Undergraduate Chapters *** , KRS of your completed Form 50 and the necessary Alpha Delta Xi - No. 344 Sigma Gamma Gamma - corrections will be reflected in future issues of The PO Box 39118 No. 849 Oracle. Please join me in expressing my sincere Billings Bridge RPO PSC 482 Box 2554 Ottawa, ON K1H1A1 FPO, AP 96362 thanks to Brother Michael Boykin, Editor to The Bichoux St Juste, Basileus Edward Williams, Basileus Oracle, for his outstanding cooperative efforts. Stefan Keyes, KRS Antonio Mitchell, KRS – Brother Lewis Anderson, Grand Keeper of 13th District Theta Rho - No. 693 Records and Seal. Graduate Chapters c/o Byron C. Mattews HHC, 21ST TSC, UNIT Eta Iota Iota - No. 862 23203 PO Box 5511 BOX 294 Kingshill U.S.V.I. APO, AE 09263 St. Croix, VI 00851 Obie Henderson, Basileus *** , Basileus Rodney Anderson Sr., Llewellyn Reed, II, KRS KRS Upsilon Lambda Lambda Kappa Lambda Lambda - - No. 923 No. 913 USAG-J UNIT 45013 PO Box N-255 GDS 92 Nassau, BA APO, AP 96338 *** , Basileus Eric Rhodes, Sr., Basileus Peter Mitchell, KRS Nicholas Charles, KRS

Lambda Beta Beta - No. Zeta Lambda Lambda - 818 No. 909 PO Box 89-4694 PO Box 1982 HM HX Mililani, HI 96789 Hamilton, Bermuda, Walter Torrence, Basileus HM12 Zachary Rogers, KRS *** , Basileus *** , KRS Lambda Xi - No. 767 PSC 450 Box 434 Zeta Xi - No. 762 Korea PO Box 6841 APO, AP 96206-0434 St. Thomas, VI 00804 Anthony Wiggins, Sr., *** , Basileus Basileus *** , KRS Julian Gudger, KRS

Nu Gamma Gamma - No. 844 Billings Bridge RPO Ottawa, ON K1H 1A1 Bichoux St Juste, Basileus Stefan Keyes, KRS

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