Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated

Warren G. Lee, Jr., Grand Basileus THE OMEGAN Marvin Dillard, District Representative Zanes E. Cypress, Jr., Dir. of Public Relations

Founded November 17, 1911 Spring 2007 Edition “THE VOICE OF THE SECOND DISTRICT”

New York - New Jersey - Pennsylvania - Delaware - Maryland

District Representative Marvin Dillard Message We look forward to a pro- this conference, we will be ductive conference to exe- diligent to assure it is time cute our business effec- well spent! tively and efficiently. We

have carefully planned our agenda to provide the best I encourage you to attend the opportunity to participate several events planned in- in all activities. cluding the Talent Hunt, Founders’ Banquet and other entertainment activities. I Your executive team has appreciate your attendance worked hard on your be- with us, and hope you enjoy half to execute their duties the conference and visiting Brothers , and move forward in Pittsburgh! “Building a Stronger

It my pleasure to welcome Omega.” Again, I appreci- you and your families to “Building a Stronger th ate the cooperation and Pittsburgh and the 59 Sec- dedication of this team, and Omega”! ond District Conference! with your approval and Brother Keith Clark, Dis- support seek to move for- trict Marshal, and the ward with this team to lead Yours In Omega, Brothers of Iota Phi have the Mighty Second District worked long and hard to for another year. assure you will enjoy the fel- Marvin C. Dillard lowship during this week- 30th Second District end. Recognizing the time you Representative have committed to attend

Inside this issue:

IHQ Condemns Don Imus’ Remarks 2

First Vice District Representatives Message 3

Bro. Earl W. Byrd - Omega Chapter 12

Bro. Dr. Gerard W. Lee, Jr. - Omega Chapter 13

2007 Second District Executive Council 20

Historical Perspective - The Memorial Service 23

Leadership Conf. Registration Form 24

Friendship Is Essential to the Soul THE OMEGAN Page 2

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First Vice District Representatives Message look forward to another the host chapter for a fine few minor issues to address year of friendship. event. We began a dialogue with the host state (DE). on District issues that need However, the federal govern-

to be addressed. My hope ment is currently The year started with is that this discussion will “backlogged” in processing preparation for the 74th be continued at this year’s our application. As soon as Grand Conclave in Little conference. After serving we can get this process com- Rock, AK. We went to as the moderator, I pre- pleted we can better serve our Little Rock with one pur- pared and had distributed membership by actively seek- pose in mind; getting our across the District the ing sponsorships for our candidate Terrel Paris Shirtsleeve Conference events. In the end, this will elected 1st Vice Grand Report. help to reduce our expendi- Basileus. Though unsuc- tures and provide us in the

cessful in that endeavor, future with a reduced regis- Brothers of the Second the District left its mark After not convening a Su- tration fee for the district District, on the proceedings by preme Council meeting for conference. coming away with a few over 18 months, our cur-

I greet you in the name of more International Com- rent international leader- my Lord and Savior Jesus mittee Chairs (C. Donald ship has held three Su- Brothers, we have now Christ. With him all things Bowser, Jr. – Int’l Budget, preme Council meetings reached another conference are possible. Peter Higginbottam – Int’l (two in Atlanta, GA and season. The 59th Second Dis- Government Relations, one in Raleigh, NC) since trict Conference will be Adam McKee – Int’l His- October 2006. For me, hosted by Iota Phi Chapter It has been a year since I st tory/Archives, Terrel these meetings have shed and held in Pittsburgh, PA, was elected your 1 Vice Parris – Next Generation some light on the “inner from May 3 through 6, 2007. District Representative. A Leaders, Larry Pugh – workings” of our organiza- At that time, I will run for re- lot has occurred and I will Int’l Talent Hunt and Cal- tion. Again, thank you Bro. election of my position. I be highlighting below. I vin Zellars – Ways and DR for including me in believe that my record over first want to thank all those Means). Congratulations these meetings. the last year exemplifies my brothers who have sup- and best wishes go out to deep commitment to Omega ported me over the last these worthy brothers. and the Second District. I year. Your words of en- I have worked closely with hope you agree and come to couragement and the recep- the District IT chairman Pittsburgh prepared to re- tion I have received as I The Undergraduate Con- over the last year to im- elect me as your 1st Vice Dis- travel around the District ference was held at Tem- prove our electronic pay- trict Representative, so I can have meant more to me ple University, in October ment system for our two continue the work started a than you will ever know. 2006. Brothers, you major annual events year ago with our District This past year has been a would have been proud to (Shirtsleeve and District Representative in “Building a rewarding experience. I see our Undergraduate Conference’s). The Second Stronger Omega”! would be remise, at this brothers in suits, sport District now has an active time if I did not also thank coats, dress shirts and ties merchant account that is our leader 30th Second Dis- at this event. The next tied to our website. We Fraternally, trict Representative, generation of leaders of now offer every brother the

Marvin C. Dillard. Thank our great organization ability to register for each you for your guidance and gathered that day to deal of these events, pay by inclusive leadership. You with issues of concern credit card and receive a have made it a point to across Omega. The 2006 confirmation. Roderick E. Richardson ensure my inclusion in all Shirtsleeve Conference 1st Vice District key meetings, including was also held in October Representative Supreme Council meetings. 2006. Once again, let me I have also worked on the It has indeed been a pleas- thank the Basileus and District 501c (3) project. ure to work with you and I brothers of Omicron Chi, At this point, we have a THE OMEGAN Page 4

Pi Omega Chapter’s 2007 Talent Hunt Competition Baltimore, MD March 18, Instrumental Contempo- 2007 rary: (1) David Lindberg, Archbishop Curley High Pi Omega Chapter, Graduate School, (2) Quintin Edwards, Chapter of Baltimore, MD, Woodlawn High School Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., hosted its 52nd Annual Visual Arts: (1) Michael H., Talent Hunt Competition on Woodbourne School, (2) Sunday March 18, 2007 at Jaleel P., Woodbourne School The Reginald F. Lewis Mu- Mr. David Lindberg will rep- seum of Maryland African resent Pi Omega Chapter at American History & Culture, the District Talent Hunt Com- located at 830 E. Pratt Street, petition to be held at the 2007 Baltimore, MD. 59th Second District Confer- The Talent Hunt demonstra- ence. This year the confer- tion was created in 1945, and ence will be held in Pitts- is one of the national projects Talent Hunt Chair, Kelvin O’Neal and Basileus Danard Smith poise with burgh, Pennsylvania the of the Omega Psi Phi Frater- Talent Hunt Winners weekend of May 3-6, 2007. nity. Pi Omega has partici- Over twenty students were Vocal Contemporary: (1) Bro. Dr. Kelvin O’Neal was pated in this activity for over involved in this year’s compe- Bijan Glen, Randallstown the chairperson for the 52nd 50 years, and many of our tition. The winners were as High School, (2) Haikeem Annual Talent Hunt Competi- talented high school youths follows: Johnson, Oakland Mills High tion. Special thanks are ex- have benefited from this pro- School tended to the Pi Omega Foun- ject through all-expenses paid Vocal Classical: (1) Sarita dation for providing the fund- trips, U.S. Savings Bonds, Tompas, Randallstown High Instrumental Classical: ing for this year’s competi- trophies, certificates, print School, (2) Mashara Hunt, Bryan Alston, Mt. Zion Bap- tion. and televised media exposure. Baltimore School for the Arts tist School

Pi Omega Chapter’s Memorial Day Observance Baltimore, MD March 11, munity Church. The suit dona- 2007. Pi Omega Chapter, tion was the accumulation of Graduate Chapter of Balti- the collection of suits the chap- more, MD, Omega Psi Phi ter began in September 2006. Fraternity, Inc., hosted it The Memorial Day Service is Annual Memorial Day Ser- th vice on Sunday March 11, observed on March 12 of each 2007 at the Emmanuel Chris- year. Chapters throughout the tian Community Church in world conduct an appropriate service to recall the memory of Baltimore, MD. those members who have Bishop Durant Harvin, Sen- passed and entered into Omega ior Pastor of Emmanuel Chapter. This year Pi Omega Christian and a member of Pi Chapter held the service in Omega Chapter, presided honor of the following brothers: over the church service pre- Bro. Eliot Burgess, Bro. Benja- ceding the Memorial Day Pi Omega Basileus, Vice Basileus, Memorial Day Chair, min Franklin Smith, Bro. Steve Observance. Bro. Harvin Bishop Bro. Durant Harvin and Representatives from Christopher’s Place Smith, and Bro. Darrin Wynn. spoke on the message “Failure Is A Permitted De- At the beginning of the church these organizations assists Bro. Reginald Thomas chaired sign”. He encouraged the service Pi Omega Chapter men in transition. The suits the 2007 Memorial Day Pro- attendees not to let others presented a donation of over will help the men to be prop- gram. Special thanks are ex- define their lot in life. Only 100 men’s suits to the follow- erly attired for job interviews tended to the Pi Omega Foun- God can show you what you ing organizations: Christo- and eventual job placement. Pi dation for their assistance in are suppose to have. What- pher’s Place, Women Behind Omega Chapter also provided funding the cleaning of the suits ever God shows you, it’s The Community, and The a cash donation towards the and providing the cash donation yours if you believe. Episcopal Community Ser- community outreach programs to the church. . vices of Maryland. Each of of Emmanuel Christian Com- THE OMEGAN Page 5

New York Metropolitan Chapters Host 11th Annual Carter G. Woodson Memorial Awards Program NEW YORK, NY. – The New York contributions of black people throughout an Associate Judge of the New York City Metropolitan Chapters of Omega American history. This year’s theme was State Court of Appeals under Governor Psi Phi hosted their 11th Annual Carter “A Celebration of Excellence: Recogniz- Eliot Spitzer. Also, Metro Omegas G. Woodson Memorial Awards Pro- ing the Outstanding Achievements of presented $1000.00 check to Dr. Otis gram and Celebration on Friday, Feb. African-Americans.” The event emcee Hill and the Black Male Initiative of 02, 2007. The event was held in the was David Ushery, noted anchor and Kingsborough Community College, City Council Chambers of City Hall at reporter for WNBC, New York. The Brooklyn. NY. Guests, friends and 1 City Hall Plaza, New York, NY. celebration honors individuals who family packed the city council cham- With more than 300 individuals in have demonstrated a commitment to bers to honor this years awardees; attendance, this event was the largest perpetuate the goals and ideas com- Robert T. Johnson, Bronx District At- tribute to Dr. Woodson in the New torney, Hugh J. Scott, Scholar in Resi- municated by Dr. Carter G. Woodson York City area. dence at Pace University, Jerri DeVard, and whose work is aligned with the former Senior VP of Marketing and cardinal principles of the fraternity; Brand Management for Verizon Com- The event opened with greetings on Manhood, Scholarship, Perseverance munications, and Thomas J. Watkins, behalf of the City Council brought by and Uplift. Jr. Publisher and CEO of the Challenge Council person Helen Foster of the 16th Group. Their remarks on Black His-

Council District Bronx, NY. The cele- tory, the work of Omega, their place in bration reflected on Woodson’s legacy Attendees acknowledged the presence of history and that of Dr. Woodson were and promoted the continuance of his State Supreme Court Justice Theodore T. reflective, humorous, poignant and dream to bring national attention to the Jones, Jr. and his recent appointment as thought provoking.

The Honorees left to right; Tommy Watkins, Jerri DeVard, Brother James D. Edmonds, III presents a check to Dr. Otis Hill, Robert T. Johnson and Dr. Hugh J. Scott Vice Chancellor -Kingsborough Community College

Brothers James D. Edmonds, III and Butler Dowery receiving a Brothers Garnold King, II and David Usher anchor and reporter Special Proclamation from The Honorable Archie Spigner for WNBC, NY. THE OMEGAN Page 6

Iota Phi Chapter’s Talent Hunt Competition

Pittsburgh, PA. speare); 3rd place – Frank February 17, 2007, Hammond, “Audition” (Mathew Cal- Iota Phi conducted its annual Talent houn); Hunt at CAPA High School. Talent in 9th to 12th grade from six local Art: December Williams high schools competed the areas of (uncontested) aptly repre- Instrumental, Vocal, Dance/ sented her category of Art. Dramatic Interpretation, and Art.

Each winner received $100 in Contestants from CAPA, Langley, cash. Brett Williams will Westinghouse, Schenley, Hampton, advance to competition at the Iota Phi Members with Talent Hunt Winners and Oakland Catholic schools per- District Level hosted by Iota formed with intensity, poise, show- Phi in Pittsburgh on Saturday manship, and talent. May 5, 2007 at 1:00PM. The Roberts, piano, place – Alexandria Evans, public is invited. “Barcarolle” (Tchaikovsky) “Nobody’s Supposed to Be ; Here” (Debra Cox); The three winners in each category were: Vocal: 1st place – Cassan- Dance/Dramatic Interpre- Iota Phi’s Talent Hunt winner st st dra Payne, “My Soul tation: 1 place - Kontara is worthy competition among Instrumental: 1 place - Brett Wil- Sings” (original composi- Morphis, “Stand” (Donnie the 5 States from New York to liams, piano, “Funk It Up” (original tion); 2nd place - Kayla McClurkin); 2nd place – Ja- Maryland and the District of composition); 2nd place – Kerry Lewis, “I Need You mal Williams, Columbia. Kavalo, viola, “Caprice IX Alla Now” (Smokie Norfolk); 3rd “Claudis” (Hamlet – Shake- Marcia (L. Fucus); 3rd place – Sheila Nu Nu Chapter’s 2007 Achievement Week Banquet Moorestown, NJ. Ms. Deborah Price of Willing- and is the current Chairman of Bro. Brown has been the January 20, 2007 boro, New Jersey, was recog- the Membership Selection heartbeat of Nu Nu since its nized as the Nu Nu Chapter Committee. inception in August of 1970, The Brothers of Nu Nu Chapter “Citizen of the Year” for her and has given much of his held their annual Achievement many contributions to the time and talents to shaping Week Banquet at the luxurious youth of Willingboro Town- the direction of the Chapter Laurel Creek Country Club, in The newly elected leadership of ship. Bro. Donald W. Hamp- Nu Nu Chapter was sworn into and OCDI. In recognition of Moorestown, New Jersey on ton received the “Superior his many contributions over Saturday evening, January 20, office by our Immediate Past Service Award” for his dedi- Grand Keeper of Records and the past 37 years to the 2007. cation to and outstanding lead- Seal, Bro. Terrell Parris. The Chapter and his service to the ership of Omega Community 2007 Nu Nu Chapter officers community, Bro. Ackles Development, Incorporated are Basileus Bro. Mamon Bey, read a proclamation from the The emcee for the evening was (OCDI). The “Basileus Vice Basileus (and Corridor IV Board of Directors of OCDI, Bro. Gregory E. Ackles, Sr. Award” was presented by Representative) Bro. David S. renaming the “Omega Com- (Immediate Past Second District outgoing Basileus Bro. Milton Linder, Keeper of Finance Bro. munity Development Center” Representative). The keynote Burgess to incoming Basileus Carlos J. Henriquez, Keeper of in Burlington, New Jersey speaker of this year’s banquet Bro. Mamon Bey. Records and Seal Bro. Michael the “Arthur Frank Brown was Second District Representa- Brown, and Chaplain Bro. Al- Community Center”. A for- tive Bro. Marvin C. Dillard. The fred D. Dennis. mal dedication of the facility theme of Bro. Dillard’s address Bro. Walter Neal Howard was will be held later this year. to the 112 guests in attendance presented with the Nu Nu was “Are You Making A Differ- After working hard all year Chapter “Omega Man of the There was much to celebrate on for Omega, taking time out ence?”. Nu Nu Chapter recog- Year” Award for his out- nized several difference makers this evening, but the highlight to honor and recognize our standing service to the Chap- of this year’s Achievement own for contributions to our for their many contributions to ter over the years. Bro. How- the Chapter and to the commu- Week Banquet was an emo- community and Chapter is a ard has held several offices tional and heartfelt tribute to special time for “Brethren to nity we serve. and leadership roles since his one of the Founders of Nu Nu dwell together in unity”. initiation at Nu Nu in 1993, Chapter, Bro. Arthur F. Brown. THE OMEGAN Page 7

Nu Nu Chapter’s 2007 Memorial Day Service Willingboro, NJ. March 11,2007 Wells, after being introduced by Bro. Al words of comfort. Bro. Mel Wells gave Dennis, delivered the message of the after- the Benediction. The ever dependable Our 2007 Memorial Service was held on th noon with the theme “ The Matter Of Dr. C. Edouard Ward performed musi- Sunday March 11 at the Church of the Time In Regard To Life and Death “ with cally over the entire ceremony. A small Good Shepherd in Willingboro, NJ at 2:30 a welcomed response. A wonderful musi- repast in the fellowship area of the PM. Bro: Nathaniel Anderson led us into cal selection was delivered by Sis. Lisa church was held where all were fed. the sanctuary with “ Words of Grace “ rd Tunstall. Bro. Walter Neal Howard recited Sis. Tunstall and Dr. Ward were given a from the 23 Psalm. With Bro. Stephone “ When We Wear The Gloves “ to the token of appreciation for their participa- Mickler our worship leader, the invocation Brotherhood and congregation. The memo- tion. The Brotherhood acknowledged was given by Bro. LaBryant Wright fol- rial service had one Brother added to it and thanked Bro. Wells for his years of lowed by the Congregational Hymn, It is since our 2006 service, Brother Brady service and commitment. Bros. How- Well With My Soul. Scripture was read by Mixon. His lovely wife, Shirley, was pre- ard, Wright and Mickler were thanked Bros. Jeff Cole and Stacy Anthony thereaf- sent and acknowledged and with a few for there efforts in the food preparation. ter. Our Chaplain Emeritus, Bro. Mel Nu Nu Chapter’s Omega Teens – Social Action Project Willingboro, NJ., March 28, 2007 The mighty Nu Nu Chapter hosted the young men of Omega Teens for uplift and recreation. In the morning portion of this activity, we conducted a workshop on "How to be responsible to self, home, school, and in the community." This work- shop was taught by our very own Bro .Neil A. McDougald, Tau Psi, North Carolina Central, LM#3202, Dec 1967. Bro. Nu Nu Chapter Bros. poise with Omega Teens Nu Nu Chapter Bros. & Omega Teens Ballin McDougal was inspirational as well as ketball with the men of Nu Nu Chapter Nu Chapter again added to the rich his- thought provoking. Our Omega Teens said that got us a little winded, but all had a tory of the Mighty Omega Psi Phi Frater- that his message really made a lot of great time. We split games with Nu Nu nity Inc., by providing uplift to the youth "sense". The afternoon portion of our day, winning first game and the Omega Teens in our communities. Omega Teens had a sprinted game of bas- winning the second game. All in all, Nu

Nu Omicron Honors WNBC News Anchor Brother David Ushery news programs and also files reports for ford, CT. He has also reported for the WNBC's various newscasts. Hartford Courant and The Los Angeles Times. Ushery came to News Channel 4 from WABC-TV. An 11-year veteran of that television station, Ushery held various anchoring and reporting positions through- Ushery is the recipient of a National out his tenure at WABC-TV, including Association of Black Journalists Award for a series of his reports on children primary fill-in anchor on the station's eve- ning newscasts and full-time anchor of the and violence and was honored by the Queens, NY. February 1, 2007. early morning and noon editions of Israeli Consulate for his dedicated re- "Eyewitness News." His many reports for porting and commitment to the commu- The Brothers of Nu Omicron chapter pre- Channel 7 included extensive coverage nity. Ushery also works as a volunteer at sented Brother David Ushery with a plaque following the September 11 terrorist at- St. Charles Borromeo in Harlem and has during the annual Carter G. Woodson tacks, reports from Toronto and Africa on volunteered as a tutor for local preteen Black History Month program at City Hall. Pope John Paul II's visits to those areas students. The program was sponsored by the Metro and coverage of the recent Space Shuttle Chapters of New York City. The plaque disaster. He also reported extensively on was given to recognize brother Ushery’s Haiti, traveling several times to the island He graduated from the University of work in touching the lives of millions to cover the area's political and economic Connecticut with a B.A. in journalism through media. David Ushery joined News climate. and political science. In 1986, he was Channel 4 in August 2003. He is the co- initiated in the Omicron Eta chapter of anchor of "Weekend Today in New York," Prior to his work at WABC-TV, Ushery the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. the station's No. 1-rated weekend morning served as reporter for WFSB-TV in Hart- THE OMEGAN Page 8

Gamma Pi Chapter’s - Ques Night In Annapolis

Annapolis, MD. March 7, 2007 sion, and Dr. Mickey Burnim, the new President of Bowie State University. Despite a daylong snow that coated areas Also in attendance were Maryland roads, the men of Gamma Pi chapter dem- Legislative Black Caucus Chairwoman onstrated the commitment to the Cardinal Sen. Verna Jones from Baltimore; Earl Principle of Scholarship by coming out in Adams, a Gamma Pi member who is force on March 7 for its first-ever “Ques an official for new Lt. Gov. Anthony Night in Annapolis.” The meeting with Brown and Dr. Luther Burse, also of key African American State legislators Gamma Pi and an official with the marked the beginning of Gamma Pi’s ef- National Association of State Universi- fort to become more involved in improving ties and Land Grant Colleges. Dr. Ly- opportunities for Prince George’s County ons, former Bowie State president, is residents through helping to shape the l-r Bro. Eddie Epps, Bro. Dr. Mickey Burnim, rejoining Gamma Pi and Dr. Burnim state’s legislative agenda. The evening Bowie St. U. Pres. & Bro. Bleu Colquitt in has said that he will affiliate with the meeting at the State Capitol was high- attendance at Ques in Annapolis chapter. lighted by a legislative update from State Sen. Ulysses S. Currie, who represents cation Commitment; Cap Increases in Tui- Prince George’s County and is a member tion at Public Colleges and Universities “We are starting out in a very modest of Gamma Pi chapter. and Increase State Support for Need-Based way,” said attorney William Blakey, Scholarships and Other Financial Assis- Gamma Pi’s Legislative Chairman who tance Programs; Increased Financial Sup- organized the successful event. “These Education was the cornerstone topic for port for Bowie State University in Three are Ques from Gamma Pi chapter. But this inaugural event, spanning the spec- Critical areas: repair and renovations; Fine eventually we are going to be Ques trum from the county’s public schools to Arts Building construction, etc.; and En- from all over Maryland and, ultimately, the state’s Historically Black Colleges and actment of the School Board District Bill. we will include others from Black Universities. Over food and drink in the Greek-letter organizations.” shadow of the historic Capitol Dome, about 30 Gamma Pi members participated. That ambitious agenda attracted the par- In fact, Gamma Pi provided with the legis- ticipation of two other distinguished lators with its own “wish list” for the 2007 “It was an excellent event, one that not Omega men in Maryland higher education General Assembly session, calling on the only signals our leadership to legisla- — Dr. James Lyons, the new Secretary of State Legislature to accomplish four tors in Annapolis, but is consistent with the Maryland Higher Education Commis- things: Fully Fund the State’s Public Edu- the vision of our beloved Founders. Gamma Pi Chapter Brings Food and Fun to Local Shelter Prince Georges County, MD. and coffee were provided for the residents. Magic Mike proved to be a real crowd February 24, 2007 As the ladies enjoyed the delicious food, pleaser. The grand finale included two Brother Eddie Epps, a vocalist, provided a doves that magically appeared and Behold, how good and how pleasant it is surprise by performing an impromptu mu- balloon animals. for brothers and sisters to dwell together in sical number. Brothers also took time to unity! Bright and early at 5 a.m. on Satur- make conversation with the shelter fami- day, February 24, the Brothers of the lies. Smiles and laughs went all around as But it was about more than entertain- Gamma Pi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fra- the ladies and their children enjoyed both ment. Gamma Pi Brothers also made ternity, Inc. came together, once again, to the food and the pleasant atmosphere. The sure that some Scholarship was im- display one of their Cardinal Principles: Brothers and Sisters were the perfect hosts parted to everyone in attendance. To Uplift. In conjunction with the sisters of as they prepared plates and served the that end and in keeping with Febru- Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Gamma Pi guests of honor. ary’s theme, Magic Mike asked the Brothers prepared a sumptuous breakfast children to answer questions about for the residents of the Shepherd's Cove Black History: “What was the name of women’s shelter in Prince George’s The “Magic Hour” began when enter- Dr. King's speech?” he asked the County. tainer/magician Magic Mike arrived. He crowd. “I Have a Dream!" one child started by dazzling the crowd with his responded. And as long as service dancing rope and amazing handkerchief. projects like this one continue, these It was a fun and heartwarming experience. “Oohs” and “aahs” resounded in the audi- mothers and children at the Shepherd’s A delicious assortment of breakfast foods torium as Magic Mike provided a fun time Cove shelter will continue to have that included bacon, sausage, pancakes, for kids and adults alike. From color- dreams, too, thanks to the Super Chap- grits, potatoes, hash browns, eggs. Muffins changing books to disappearing water, ter, Gamma Pi. THE OMEGAN Page 9

Xi Lambda Lambda host Financial Seminar with the Delta’s Nyack, NY. the days seminar was dedi- January 27, 2007 cated to women ‘only”. The Rockland Employees Federal The Brothers of Xi Lambda Credit Union CEO, Ms. Lambda in conjunction with Miriam Fernandez, presented the ladies of the Rockland this seminar. Her topics of Alumnae chapter of Delta discussion were “Women and Sigma Theta, Inc. held their their Money”. Her audience first of four yearly financial numbered 30 ladies who felt a seminars. The seminars, need to be a little more em- which are three hours in powered after her speech. The length, are divided into two seminars are held at the West parts. One for teenagers and Nyack, New York offices of the other for adults. During th Merrill Lynch. The seminars the January 27 , 2007 teen are chaired by Bro. Gerald segment, Ms. Jennifer Inman. In the past, financial Cephus, a vice president of seminar topics included; Bank of America spoke to preparation of wills & trusts, the teens about investing for business camps for teens, last college and beyond. She minute tax strategies, stock Brother Gerald Inman host financial seminar with the Delta’s at the Offices of Merrill Lynch was well received by about investing, and real estate in- 35 teens. The second half of vestment.

Rockland County Ques Host Jazz Brunch

Pomona, NY. The Jazz Brunch was truly a fled off in a comedic and en- rendition of “Fly Me to the February 18, 2007 reflection of black (and Omega) tertaining manner by Brother Moon,” accompanied by the economic empowerment. This Gerald Inman. These elegant Joe Tracinda Trio. Truly a Great jazz, delicious food, event, which drew an intergen- baskets, consisting of Victo- good time was had by all! The generous “libations,” a cool erational crowd from New Jer- ria’s Secret items or courtside chapter looks forward to mak- venue, beautiful and enthu- sey, New York City, Rockland New York Knicks tickets and ing this an annual event, one siastic patrons, and a and Westchester Counties, and expensive cigars, for example, of many to serve the people of “thoroughly immersed” Connecticut, was held at Our were assembled by Sandy Rockland County with quality group of Omega men—a Place Sports Bar & Restaurant in McGloster (wife of Basileus social and community out- winning combination! Spring Valley, a business ven- Dennis McGloster), Annette reach activities. That’s an apt description of ture of local entrepreneur and Xi McBride (wife of KRS T. the first annual Jazz Brunch Lambda Lambda chapter founder Edward McBride, Jr.) and sponsored by Xi Lambda and member, Brother David Deborah Inman (wife of The event was a huge success Lambda Chapter of Rock- Smith, Sr. “Our Place” was con- Chaplain Gerald Inman). As a land County, NY on Sun- financially with ticket sales verted into an intimate, New gesture of appreciation, Stella well over $6,000.00. The pro- day, February 18, 2007. York-style jazz club with stage Marrs, featured artist and ac- ceeds from the event will be and a bar. It accommodated a tivist in the Rockland County used to support many of Xi packed house who listened to the African American community, Lambda Lambda’s Social The brainchild of Brother T. smooth jazz of Stella Marrs and was given a bouquet of flow- Action programs, from our Edward McBride, Jr. and a the Joe Tracinda Trio. The pa- ers, along with Sandy SAT prep course for local area committee consisting of trons were treated to a compli- McGloster, for their efforts in high school juniors and our Brothers Gerald “Billy” mentary drink, a choice of making this event a success. quarterly financial seminar Inman, David Smith, Sr. Champagne, a Bloody Mary or a series which teaches financial and Dennis McGloster, this Mimosa. And, they were treated literacy to adults and teens overwhelmingly successful to a mouth-watering menu of In addition, we were delighted alike in the local community, event was the product of breakfast and lunch items. by a special impromptu per- to our newly-established this 3-year-old chapter, formance by patron Charles Rockland Omega Academy, a which is located across the Nelson, formerly of The Drift- mentoring program for Afri- Hudson River from West- The patrons also enjoyed a Chi- ers, who was called to the can American/Latino middle chester County in the New nese auction in which various stage and got a rousing re- school boys. York City Metropolitan theme-related baskets were raf- sponse from the crowd for his area. THE OMEGAN Page 10

Governor signs Legislature Honoring New Jersey’s First African American State Senator and Assemblyman TRENTON, NJ – Dr. Hutchins Inge was a phy- gardless of skin color. It is able to break through the sician who worked at United only fitting that we recog- barriers of racial inequality Governor Jon S. Corzine to- Presbyterian Hospital in New- nize their remarkable and serve as trailblazers in day signed a bill providing for ark and represented Newark achievements on behalf of New Jersey politics,” said the display of plaques in the in the State Senate from 1966 African-Americans in New Assemblyman Reed(D- Statehouse to honor former through 1968. Senator Inge Jersey in the place where Mercer), an Assembly spon- lawmakers Hutchins F. Inge chaired the Senate Federal they made history – the New sor. “We have a responsibil- and Walter Gilbert Alexander, and Interstate Relations Com- Jersey Statehouse.” ity to recognize the historic New Jersey’s first African- mittee and also served as contributions of African American state senator and Dr. Walter Gilbert Alexander director of the Essex Urban Americans like Hutchins F. assemblyman, respectively. was also a physician by pro- League. Dr. Inge was a gradu- Inge and Walter Gilbert Both were members of Upsi- fession and was elected to the ate of the University of Min- Alexander. The legacies of lon Phi Chapter of the Omega General Assembly in 1921, nesota College of Pharmacy these distinguished New Jer- serving two terms. Assembly- Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. and the Howard University seyans has set an example of man Alexander served on School of Medicine. He died excellence in public service committees that dealt with in 2002. that to stand all people to this health care and sponsored “Senator Hutchins Inge and day.” Assemblyman Walter Gil- “Assemblyman Alexander legislation on a range of is- bert Alexander were true and Senator Inge are true sues having to do with health The bill, S2482/A2339 was trailblazers, men who pioneers, having broken the care and civil rights. He was sponsored in the Senate by through their struggle and color barrier and blazed a the son of former enslaved Senators Rice (D-Essex) and example opened the doors of trail for so many African- Americans and the youngest Tom Kean (R-Essex, Morris, opportunity for countless American lawmakers who student to enter Lincoln Uni- Somerset, Union). It was also New Jerseyans,” Governor have come since,” said Sena- versity, which he did at the sponsored in the Assembly by Corzine said. “They deserve tor Coniglio (D-Bergen), a age of 14. Dr. Alexander, Assemblypersons Watson our recognition and appre- Senate sponsor. “Their leg- who also served as General Coleman (D-Mercer), Hackett ciation for expanding the acy to this State goes far Secretary and President of the (D-Essex), Manzo (D- reach of our democracy and behind the terms they National Medical Associa- Hudson), Conners (D- ensuring that everyone has a served, or the laws they tion, died in 1953. Burlington, Camden), Carroll shepherded through the (R-Morris) and Sean Kean (R- voice and role in the political “Senator Inge and Assem- process.” process, to the very core of Monmouth). equality for all people, re- blyman Alexander were

Bro. Dr. Milton D. Stroud - Omega Chapter Brother Milton D. Stroud He was Chairman of the of Parole for more than 30 National Black Police Asso- was born March 11th, 1936 in “Old 80th Precinct Council “, years. During his time there, ciation Northeast Region, The Chapel Hill North Carolina. a community based organiza- he rose to the rank of Divi- National Criminology Asso- tion, which sponsored com- sion Bureau Chief, becoming ciation, He attended Howard Univer- munity service projects in the highest ranking African- sity and Queens College, earn- The John Jay Criminal Justice Brooklyn, for over 20 years. American in the Bureau, at Institute and the Brooklyn ing a Bachelor of Science that time. Brother Stroud was initiated Museum. degree with a dual major in into the Omega Psi Phi Fra- Brother Stroud was a found- psychology and sociology. He ternity through Epsilon ing member of the New York Brother Stroud was a mentor in the New York City Board earned his Master’s degree Chapter State Ebony Society, served of Education Mentoring in Social Psychology from for 20 years on the Executive in New York City in 1968. Board of the Parole Officer’s Long Island University, where Since that time Brother Program and for Covenant Association. he also earned the first of two Stroud held membership in House. He remained an active Doctorate degrees. Alpha Upsilon Chapter and He is a recipient of the NYS member of the Brother Stroud held Assistant Xi Phi Chapter where in Division of Parole’s highest Association for the Study of Adjunct Professorships at the 1995 he was awarded the honor, the Russell G. Oswald Classical African Civiliza- John Jay College of Criminal Chapter Citizen of the Year Award. He was also a mem- tions. Justice, The New York Insti- Award. ber of the National Associa- tute of Technology and the tion of Black Law Enforce- Before his passing, Brother In his professional life Stroud was inducted into the Brooklyn College ment Executives, National Brother Stroud worked for Association of Black Law National Black Police Asso- Graduate School of Education. the New York State Division Enforcement Officers, The ciation’s Hall of Fame. THE OMEGAN Page 11

St Johns U. Professor Rallies Counseling Students to Assist Fire Victims

Queens, NY. Feb. 3, 2007 what they’ve learned into real life application. Dr. James Bethea, Assistant Professor in the Human Ser- “After consulting with col- vices and Counseling depart- leagues in the department, I ment at St. John’s University, contacted several students was joined by seven students who were excited to get the enrolled in the counseling experience of applying theory program, this past Friday at to practice, while at the same the Church of the Nazarene in time helping those in need.,” Far Rockaway, Queens; vol- added Dr. Bethea. “They unteering their time to provide were all willing and eager to crisis counseling to families Dr. James Bethea, far left, with Counseling Students at St Johns lend their support! I was affected by a recent fire. The deeply humbled by their inten- fire, which took place in an many families this past week. beneficial in terms of helping tions. It says a lot about the apartment complex on Febru- Dr. Bethea, a certified crisis individuals develop positive character of our students.” ary 3, left over 160 victims intervention instructor, was con- coping mechanisms among homeless. tacted about the possibility of other things.” Dr. Bethea is a proud mem- providing crisis counseling and ber of the Nu Omicron chap- St. John’s effort to help the immediately accepted the invita- Dr. Bethea also saw this as a ter of the Omega Psi Phi tremendous learning experi- victims began with a clothing tion. Fraternity, Inc. located in and school supply drive spon- ence for students in the coun- Queens, NY. sored by the Vincentian Cen- “When I was contacted to help, I seling program who joined ter for Church and Society in welcomed the opportunity. I’ve him to provide assistance. The For media inquires, please the week following the fire. personally and vicariously ex- students, who had recently contact Elizabeth Reilly, As- However, Dr. Leslie Mullings, perienced loss and understand completed Dr. Andrew Ferdi- sistant Director of Media Re- Pastor of Church, recognized the devastating effects it can nandi's course in crisis inter- lations, St. John’s University an additional need for crisis have on people,” Bethea vention, were thrilled to have at (718) 990-5789, or e-mail counseling after speaking with said. “Counseling can be very the opportunity to integrate inquires to [email protected].

Bro. Gilbert Grange Poised to Receive PhD. enlist in the military! I made my quite satisfied with his em- arena and currently serves as choice to go to college!” 1982 ployment situation, he decided Special Care Coordinator for Brother Grange enrolled at the to pursue a Masters degree in St. Vincent Catholic Hospital. University of Buffalo , where he Public Administration from Upon receiving his doctorate, eventually earned a BA in legal Long Island University. He he plans to open a primary studies in 1987. It was also dur- graduated in May 1999. After healthcare facility for all ages, ing this time Brother Grange was great thought, planning, re- although he really has an in- initiated into the Omega Psi Phi flecting on his fathers stories, terest in teenage mothers and Fraternity, Inc. In the spring of and listening to a phrase dis- adolescent males. Brother Gilton Grange has 1983 Brother Grange crossed the closed by U.S. Secretary of Brother Grange has been an reached the pinnacle of formal sands to become a member of State, Collin Powell, Brother active and vibrant member of education as he is set to re- “Spicy” Phi Epsilon chapter at Grange decided to advance his Nu Omicron chapter since ceive his Doctorate of Phi- the University of Buffalo. Unof- scholarly endeavors and pur- 1992 where he served as Vice- losophy in Health Administra- ficial accounts hail him as the sue a Ph.D. General Powell’s Basileus from-1992-1994. He tion from the University of “owtest” lamp in the history of message was: “a man must solidified his continued com- Phoenix in July. He is soon to the chapter. He served as Basil- always be ready when oppor- mitment to the chapter and the be in elite company as fewer eus of the chapter in 1984-1986 tunity knocks!” It is Brother fraternity by becoming a life than 1% of all black males and as undergraduate representa- Grange’s belief that education member two years ago. He over 30 have a Ph.D. Brother tive for the second district in unlocks doors of opportunity and his soon to be wife Lisa, Grange mentioned it was al- 1985. for us as a people. “We must have three sons: Julian (11), ways his ultimate goal to ob- seek to expand our own minds Najai (5), and Dante (2). tain a Ph.D. He attributes his and develop!” Brother Grange is the epitome thirst for scholarship mainly to In 1986 Brother Grange moved of the fraternity’s cardinal his father. “My father gave me back to his old neighborhood in principles. He is truly an asset two choices for my young Queens and began working odd Brother Grange has extensive to the community, his family, future: either go to college or jobs that “paid the bills.” Not experience in the Health Care the fraternity, and the chapter. THE OMEGAN Page 12

Bro. Earl Wesley Byrd - Omega Chapter Snyder High School, was the first black He was captain of the 1951-52, football team head coach of high school football in and played on the 1949 team, which was Hudson County. He was later appointed undefeated, untied and unscored upon and executive director of Jersey City’s Com- was inducted into Morgan State University’s munity and Neighborhood Development Athletic Hall of Fame in 1975. He earned his Organization (CAN-DO), which spon- master’s degree in education from Trenton sored and administered such programs State College. as Neighborhood Youth Corps, Meals on Wheels, On the Job Training Pro- A member and six-time elected Chairman of gram, Jersey City Head Start and Up- the Board of Trustees for Jersey City State College, he also served as Vice Chairman of ward Bound. the Board of Trustees for Hudson County A former director of the Dartmouth Community College, Chairman of the Educa- College Learning Center and the St. tion Opportunity Fund Directors Association Peter’s College Education Opportunity and the Hudson County Congress of Racial Fund, Byrd began his tenure as superin- Equality, Vice Chairman of the Jersey City tendent of the Hudson County Area Civil Rights Commission, First Vice Presi- Brother Earl W. Byrd, 76; Initiated Vocational-Technical Schools in 1979. dent of Jersey City NAACP and Chairman of 1949 Upsilon Phi, Newark, NJ. Named in his honor, the Earl W. Byrd the Jersey City Board of Education’s Educa- Vocational Technical School, Jersey tion Support Team. Led Hudson County Vocational- City, NJ., was built and developed under Technical Schools He was a life member of the Morgan State his stewardship. He retired in 1990. University Alumni Association and the The Brothers of Upsilon Phi Chapter, An army veteran, serving from August NAACP. He was area vice president for the Newark, NJ remembered Brother Earl 1952 to August 1954, He taught at the State of New Jersey for Morgan’s Varsity Wesley Byrd, 76, former superintendent Signal School, Fort Monmouth, and “M” Club. of Hudson County Area Vocational- provided troop entertainment, traveling Technical Schools, at their annual Me- the East Cost with basketball and foot- Bro. Byrd was a member of Clair Memorial morial Service on March 9, 2007 in United Methodist Church, Jersey City, and ball teams. Newark, NJ. Byrd died February 20, of St. James AME Church. complications from Alzheimer’s disease Bro. Byrd was a 1948 graduate of Lin- at the Veterans Administration Hospital coln High School and earned All- Surviving are his wife, Joyce; a daughter, Center, Perry Point, Md. County honors in football. He attended Evelyn Joetta Byrd; four sons, Joel Alan Morgan State University on an athletic Byrd, Matthew Travis Byrd, Peter Wesley Born in Hackensack, NJ., Brother Byrd scholarship and the encouragement of Byrd and Daniel Warren Byrd; two sisters, grew up in Jersey City and lived there his mentor, Basil Frazier. He earned a Jean Byrd Stewart and Winifred Byrd Giv- before moving to Harve de Grace, MD. bachelors degree in physical education ens; nine grandchildren and two great- Byrd was an elementary and high school and letters in football and basketball. grandsons. physical education teacher, and while at Bro. Eric Fulton – Omega Chapter Bro. Eric A. Fulton leaves to cherish 5 Line (Basileus), Bro. Wade H. Isreal, Sr. Brothers: Bro. Donald J. LaHuffman, Bro. (MSP, Chairman), Bro. Adam T. Evans, Lunel Milien, Bro. Charles A. Everette, Bro. (Sponsor) and other Brothers who par- Wade H. Isreal, Jr and Bro. Kevin C. Henry. ticipated in the Membership Selection

Process (MSP), on December 17, 2005. Bro. Fulton’s legacy in Omega was short Bro. Fulton exemplified the Cardinal lived but his legacy will live on through his Principles on which our beloved frater- line brothers, whom he loved dearly. Bro. nity was founded upon: Manhood, Fulton’s famous quote was based on a fa- Scholarship, Perseverance and Uplift. mous Omega Poem “See It Through” with Bro. Fulton embraced and nurtured this in mind Bro. Fulton meet his illness these Cardinal Principles always keep- Bro. Eric A. Fulton entered OMEGA Face-To-Face never trying to dodge it but ing in mind “Friendship is Essential to CHAPTER on Tuesday June 20, planting his feet and taking a brace for what- the Soul”. Bro. Fulton was willing and 2006. ever the outcome would be in true Bro. Eric eager to work as all Omega Men are. Bro. Eric A. Fulton was initiated into A. Fulton fashion. Bro. Fulton took on the following du- the renowned brotherhood of Omega Bro. Eric A. Fulton truly loved Omega Psi ties/tasks: Social Committee Chair, Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. through Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. and nowhere was this Keeper of Property, Member-at-Large Lambda Lambda Chapter under the more evident then on his initiation day after (P.O.U.R.S) 501 c.3, and a Harlem Chil- guidance of Bro. Butler B. Dowery crossing the burning sands. dren’s Zone Volunteer. THE OMEGAN Page 13

Bro. Dr. Gerard W. Lee, Jr. – Bridge Builder – Omega Chapter North Carolina. While at Shaw, Dr. Lee training for low- and moderate-income participated in the momentous 1963 March housing residents. on Washington led by the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Upon his gradua- Among his most important values was tion from Shaw, he returned to Newark, his passionate belief that African- where Dr. Lee was blessed to meet his lov- Americans identify with their cultural ing wife, Wilma J. Lee, and the pair was African heritage. Toward that end, Dr. bound in matrimony on October 14, 1967. Lee lead several groups of family, To this union, Brother Bakari was born on friends and students on extended trips to November 26, 1970. Africa, beginning with his trip to Sene- gal in 1983. Thereafter, Dr. Lee organ- During his early post-collegiate years, Dr. ized and chaperoned two separate trips Lee embarked upon a long and fulfilling to Accra, Ghana for students enrolled in career in education and community service. his Black Male Institute rites of passage Some of his early endeavors included teach- program. Lastly, in 2006, Dr. Lee coor- New York, NY. March 12, 2007. ing in the Newark public school system, dinated what he termed the “Trip of a Brother Dr. Gerard W. Lee, Jr., 64, entered working as a counselor with troubled youth Lifetime” to South Africa, which in- Omega Chapter on Wednesday, March 7, at the Job Corps Training Program at Camp cluded his long dreamed-of safari to 2007 at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Kilmer in Edison, New Jersey, and working Kruger National Park. Center in New York, New York. A formal with nonprofit community outreach pro- Omega Memorial Funeral Service was held grams in Elizabeth, including the Congress Other achievements consisted of his on Monday, March 12, 2007 at 7:30pm. of Racial Equality (CORE) and Bond-a- certification from the Pennsylvania State Bond. Dr. Lee continued his education at University for successful completion of Newark State College, now Kean Univer- the 1985 Sports Psychology Sympo- Dr. Lee, affectionately known as “Omega sity, earning his Master of Arts in guidance sium, recognition from the University of Bill”, began his long, arduous journey toward and counseling in 1971. Thereafter, he Pennsylvania’s Center for Cognitive the light of Omega during the spring semester attended Rutgers University, graduating as a Therapy, and successful completion of of his freshman year at Shaw University in Doctor of Education in 1980 with a concen- the Executive Management Program for Raleigh, North Carolina in 1961. After three tration in counseling psychology. During State and Local Governmental Execu- semesters of blood and sweat, and many dark these years, Dr. Lee worked as director of tives from Harvard University’s Ken- nights traveling through the valley of tears, counseling at Roselle High School. From nedy School of Government. Addition- he was initiated into the folds of Omega Psi Roselle High School, he became the Direc- ally, in 1995, his Family First housing Phi Fraternity, Incorporated through the tor of the Equal Opportunity Funding Pro- training program was lauded and nation- Delta Psi Chapter on April 27, 1962. He was gram at William Paterson College. He left ally recognized by the National Associa- second on a line of two men. His pledge William Paterson College in 1981 to be- tion of Housing and Redevelopment period having made such an impact at Delta come the Dean of Student Affairs at Essex Officials and the U. S. Department of Psi, the chapter initiated 18 men the follow- County College. While at both William Housing and Urban Development. ing year, with Omega Bill serving as their Paterson College and Essex County Col- Dean of Pledgees. After graduating from lege, Dr. Lee was responsible for managing Dr. Lee was a past President of the New Shaw University in 1964, Omega Bill re- over 85 college employees, ensuring the Jersey Association of Black Psycholo- turned to New Jersey where he became a continuing education of numerous minority gists and was previously elected to the family man and began a life of social service students and the matriculation of many stu- office of President of the New Jersey to his community. dents to four-year colleges and universities. chapter of the National Forum for Black Public Administrators. He also served Prior to relocating to Plainfield from South as a Democratic Committee member and Dr. Lee was reclaimed to Omega through the Plainfield in 1987, Dr. Lee moved on to the was the first chairman of the Plainfield initiation of his only son, Brother Bakari Plainfield public school system in 1985 as a Municipal Utilities Authority (PMUA), Gerard Lee, by the Upsilon Phi Chapter in senior guidance counselor, where he re- leading the PMUA for ten years, estab- April, 2000, and he thereafter joined the Nu mained until 1988 where he became the lishing a record of superb service in the Lambda Lambda Chapter in Jersey City supervisor of guidance for the East Orange City of Plainfield that continues to this where Brother Bakari serves as First Vice school district until his retirement in 2004. day. Basileus. During his years in the East Orange public Dr. Lee was born on August 25, 1942 in school system, Dr. Lee co-founded the LST Dr. Lee is survived by his cherished Newark, New Jersey to Girard W. Lee, Sr. Group Inc., a consulting firm that provided, wife of 39 years, Wilma J. Lee, his only and Willa Mae Sidney Lee. He attended the among other things, law enforcement sensi- son Brother Bakari Gerard Lee, Esq., Newark public school system, graduating tivity training, rites of passage programming and a host of beloved family and dear from Weequahic High School in 1960 before targeted at middle school age African- friends. matriculating to Shaw University in Raleigh, American boys, and family management THE OMEGAN Page 14

Bro. Claudius D. Walker - Omega Chapter at Tuskegee, was a member of the campus Emeritus”, the first such emeritus in the branch of the YMCA, and was a represen- chapter. As an ordained elder, Brother tative to the Student/Faculty Council. Walker was the spiritual leader and conscience of Gamma Pi. He was al- As he continued along his path ways available and was always willing of life, Brother Walker’s undergraduate to serve. On his retirement from the deeds translated into a profitable career, a civilian work force, Gamma Pi pre- life long alliance with the Omega Psi Phi sented him with a proclamation desig- Fraternity, and a commitment to commu- nating that day as the “Claudius D. nity service. He was commissioned a Sec- Walker Day”. ond Lieutenant in the United States Air Force and became a member of the 59th Brother Walker was a loyal Fighter Squadron. Professionally, he be- servant of Omega for over 55 years. He came a research chemist helping to seek attended many Omega functions, Dis- P.G. County, MD . cures for such a devastating illness as can- trict Conferences and Grand Conclaves. cer. He received his 50 Year pin at the 2002 Brother Claudius D. Walker, born on Grand Conclave. As a life member of April 26, 1931, died on March 31, 2007 – When he took up residence in the fraternity, his devotion and dedica- his Alpha and his Omega. For Claudius, the greater Washington, DC metropolitan tion epitomized the tenets and true spirit however, his Omega, in many respects area, Brother Walker discovered Gamma of Omega. Through his humble and during his earthly life, was not merely an Pi and instantly became an active member, meager beginnings, his desire to suc- ending but a beginning, for Omega became thus continuing his service to Omega. ceed, and his Christian life style, a way of life, a life long experience. During his tenure in Gamma Pi, Brother Brother Walker pursued his dreams as Claudius’ journey to Omega was a natural Walker chaired or co-chaired several com- he traveled through the various stages of transition. His upbringing, make-up, and mittees and programs, including Achieve- his life. He was MANHOOD, SCHOL- life style made him a perfect fit with the ment Week, Mardi Gras, and the Annual ARSHIP, PERSEVERANCE, and UP- ideals and principles of Omega. The union Senior Citizen Banquet. He also rose LIFT to the highest degree. He was a was imminent. Consequently, Brother through the Chapter’s ranks and was friend to all and he indeed made friend- elected and served two terms as Vice Walker’s career as an Omega man began ship an essential element of his life. on the campus of Tuskegee Institute where Basileus. Brother Walker will be re- he was initiated into the folds of the Brother Walker’s greatest contri- Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. as an under- membered for his deeds, his humor, his bution to Gamma Pi, however, was in his sacred words, and his friendliness. He graduate student through the Lambda Epsi- role as Chaplain, a position he also held at lon Chapter on April 4, 1951. was a husband, a father, a brother, an the undergraduate level. He was elected to uncle, a grandfather, a neighbor, a While at Tuskegee, Brother the position on many occasions and served friend, a Christian, an activist, a profes- Walker demonstrated his Omega qualities in the position longer than any other sional, and … an Omega man. And, as through his leadership and service in sev- Brother. When he was not in the position a member of the Omega Psi Phi Frater- eral ways, both within and beyond the as an elected official, Brother Walker nity, he had dignity, class, reverence, fraternity. He became the Chaplain to stood in as Chaplain when called upon. and love. Brother Claudius D. Walker, This dedication resulted in Brother Walker Lambda Epsilon and its Editor to the Omega Chapter. Omega Oracle. He taught Sunday School achieving the distinction of “Chaplain

Alpha Upsilon Chapter ‘Read Across America Day Program’

Brooklyn, New York in attendance. During their visit, Bro. March 2, 2007. Coombs read to one of the kindergarten classes and Bro. Chapman discussed his The Brothers of Alpha Upsilon chapter profession as a Customs and Broader Pa- (Brooklyn Omega) committed their time to trol Officer. Also, these brothers donated a Public School 375 for their “Read Across box of books to the students of P.S. 375 on America Day Program” Bro. Kirk Wilkin- behalf of Alpha Upsilon Chapter. The son (1-NT-92) is the Assistant Principal of students and their teachers were gladly this elementary school. On this day, many appreciative to hear from these brothers of Professionals were invited to speak to the higher education students about their profession, school, and about life. Bros. Lamar Coombs (1-AU- 05) and Glenn Chapman (3-AU-05) were Alpha Upsilon Brother Lamar Coombs Read- ing to Students at P.S. # 375 THE OMEGAN Page 15

Gamma Pi Chapter’s 2007 Talent Hunt Competition P.G. County, MD. talented collection. But judges

March 31, 2007 did their best and singled out the following performers: Millions of American tune in each week to follow the saga Instrumental Contemporary: of “American Idol” as the Brian Forehand, Jr. (1st), Phillip nationwide search for the next B. Winston and Daniel C. superstar unfolds, making it McDowell (tie, 2nd) one of the country’s most Instrumental Classical: Ronald popular, “must-see” television Lagarde (1st), Johnny Lee programs. But the Gamma Pi Walker, Jr. (2nd) and Robert J. chapter of Omega Psi Phi Miller (3rd) Fraternity, Inc. has a lead on some of the best talent in the Gamma Pi Basileus Teddy Taylor & Talent Hunt Chair, Leroy Barton, Jr. Dance : Zenas Okanlawon (1s) poise with 2007 Gamma Pi Talent Hunt Winners country, and that talent is and Sierra S. May (2nd) located right in the Prince the school is named for a longtime based on the life of Sojourner st George’s County, Maryland Drama: Elenilson Ayala (1 ), resident of the county and mem- Truth and ended with a series nd community, thanks to the and Jessica Bucknor (2 ) th ber of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity of classical violin solos. In chapter’s 35 annual Talent who is also one of the historic between was some funky Photography: Kimberly Hunt Program held on Satur- st Tuskegee Airmen. guitar picking, sizzling saxo- Benavides (1 ), Christina Bailey day, March 31. “American nd rd phone sounds, the melodic (2 ) and Kelli Williams (3 ) Idol” judges Randy Jackson, “We should be very proud to have strains of the grand piano st Paula Abdul and “Simon” such talented young people here Painting: Mika Eubanks (1 ), playing contemporary favor- nd would like to have the kind of in Prince George’s County,” said Aaron Cooper (2 ) and Scotti ites and classical selections, rd talent hunt that Gamma Pi Spencer (3 ) Gamma Pi member Brian Cham- and awe-inspiring dance hosted. st pion, Ph.D., who served as emcee selections and emotional Drawing: Aaron Cooper (1 ), during the March 31 Talent Hunt nd High school students in grades dramatic readings. The fine Antoine Heath (2 ) and Mark program and participates on the rd 9-12 from throughout the work of student artists and Stewart (3 ) chapter’s Talent Hunt committee. county displayed piano, violin, photographers was also on “We can’t thank you enough guitar, dance, drama and A modest audience assembled for display for the judges and the from Gamma Pi for bringing painting and photography the Gamma Pi Talent Hunt com- public. The performers drew your children out to a program skills during Gamma Pi’s petition was treated to an enter- a standing ovation from the that is very important and dear to Talent Hunt program that was taining and uplifting afternoon audience at the end of the us,” said Leroy Barton, Jr., held at the Charles Herbert where the participating youth program. Gamma Pi Chairman of the 2007 Flowers High School in displayed diverse skills. It began It was extremely difficult to Talent Hunt Committee . Springdale, Md. Incidentally, with a dramatic performance choose winners from such a Bro. Thomas Wallace Receives 2006 Mentoring Award Bronx, NY. Brother, Thomas Wallace of New York State Department of Education high school in the Bronx, NY, was Kappa Omicron Chapter, Harlem, New Board of Regent presented the award to founded on the principle that "Excellence, York received the first 2006 Mentoring Brother Wallace. The award was presented both in character and scholarship, opens service award from The Eagle Academy for at the Academy ceremony in the presents doors and provides a bridge to equality." Young Men, for excellence in mentoring. of 700 parents and community leaders, Three years ago, the One Hundred Black This award was the very first award given to teachers, administrators and students. Also Men of New York City conceived, devel- a Mentor in the Academy’s nearly (2) year in at the award ceremony were the Tuske- oped, and in partnership with The New history. Brother Wallace was one of the gee Airmen who received a Special Trib- York City Department of Education and founding mentors at the initial mentoring ute. New Visions for Public Schools, imple- meeting in 2003 and has consistently par- mented the Eagle Academy for Young ticipated in nearly all the Academy’s men- Dr. Adelaide Sanford, Vice Chancellor of Men, the first all boy’ s public high school the New York State Board of Regents was toring events. in New York City in over thirty years. the Keynote Speaker . Guided by their core principles of aca- Brother Wallace’s 10th grade students went “The Eagle Academy for Young Men is demic excellence, leadership, character from a failing grade average below of 60 to one of the most innovative responses to development, mentoring, integrity, and a 75% a grade point average as a result of education, and to reversing the frightening community service, the young men of the being mentored. Principal of The Eagle trend for young men in urban communities Eagle Academy are exposed to a nurturing Academy for Young Men, David Banks and to come along in quite some time in New environment that fosters their personal, Vice Chancellor Adeliade Sanford of the York City. This innovative, all male public social, and academic development. THE OMEGAN Page 16

Pi Omega Chapter’s Omega Academy Field Trips

Baltimore, MD. history of attorney, philanthro- Baltimore, MD. jellyfish, world of coral reefs, March 10th, 2007. pist, and businessman Reginald March 31st, 2007. sharks, and how each needs F. Lewis. Prior to the field trip the other in order to survive. Pi Omega Chapter's Balti- (Academy session March 1st, Pi Omega Chapter’s Omega We also visited the Gros- more County Omega Acad- 2007 at the PAL Center), we Academy took field trip to sology Exhibit which details emy (Principle Achievers had discussion for over an hour the Maryland Science Center the bodily functions of the Mentor Program) took a field on Black History . The kids on Light Street AT Balti- nose, throat and digestive trip to the Reginald F. Lewis definitely had prior knowledge more’s Inner Harbor. The track. There were many inter- Museum of African Ameri- of Black History. We also exhibits were very interac- active games with this exhibit. can History in Baltimore enlightened them on African tive .Our kids took part in the One was an information booth MD. The day started with Americans' contributions to the egg drop which was an activ- on mucus, colds and how they breakfast and a guided tour world. We informed them of ity to test your ingenuity in start, how gas is developed in of the new Museum. It the rich slave history that Mary- protecting a raw egg from the stomach, and how food boasts to be the largest Afri- land has with one of America’s breaking when faced with moves thru the body. The can American Museum on first slave delivery ports being extreme conditions such as it Omega Academy also took a the East Coast including year Annapolis, MD. The kids were being dropped from a height tour of the Dinosaur exhibit long revolving exhibits of the given a verbal quiz (March equaling 3 stories. 5 out of and our mentees received History of Slaves in Mary- 15th, 2007) on information our nine students were suc- lessons on the differences land (including an original learned and experienced at the cessful in this event. They between carnivores and herbi- documents of freed slave Museum. From the positive also experienced an Imax vores, the history of the moni- papers), African American response, the young men presentation titled The Deep tor (lizard family), and en- contributions in the Civil seemed to have learned a good Sea in 3D, which gave an gaged in the different stages of Rights Movement, Labor amount of information from extraordinary account of the a fossil dig. The day ended and Community organiza- world of sea creatures. Top- this Field Trip. The mentors with a buffet lunch. tions, architecture, and in- were very happy with the out- ics included were the balance ventions. It also includes the of life, predatory creatures, come.

Pi Omega Bros. with the Omega Academy at Reginald F. Lewis Museum Pi Omega Bros. with the Omega Academy at Maryland Science Center

Nu Omicron Participates in Annual Walk for Diabetes In New York City

New York, NY. October 22, 2006. event is to raise money for research as well as million people (or nearly one-third) to provide awareness. There are 20.8 million are unaware that they have the dis- The Brothers of Nu Omicron participated children and adults in the United States, or ease. The number continues to rise as in an annual America Walk for Diabetes 7% of the population, who have diabetes. every 21 seconds someone is being event which was held at South Street While an estimated 14.6 million have been diagnosed with diabetes. Seaport in Manhattan. The purpose of the diagnosed with diabetes, unfortunately, 6.2 THE OMEGAN Page 17

Alpha Upsilon Chapter’s Achievement Week Program Brooklyn, New York Award – Brother Rufus J. One Focus – Family | Fra- Brooklyn. Also in atten- November 5, 2006 Knowlin; Basileus Award – ternity | Friendship”. dance was a representative Brother Glenn E. Chapman. from the office of the Brook- The Men of Alpha Upsilon The guests were dazzled by lyn Borough President Marty Chapter - “Brooklyn Omega” The Special Guest Speaker was the politically and socially Markowitz. of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, the Mighty Second District’s charged original poetry Inc. hosted their annual Na- 27th District Representative - reading by Omega’s own This event was well attend- tional Achievement Week Brother Lee A. Bernard, Jr. Brother Victor Ramsey of ing by Friends, Family and Program at the Grace A. who provided those in atten- Kappa Omicron Chapter – Fraternity Brothers. Harewood Senior Citizens dance with a very inspirational NYC. As an additional Center – 966 Fulton Street discussion on the Fraternity’s treat, the Brothers and their Kudos to all of the honorees, and the Men of Alpha Upsi- Brooklyn, NY. past theme of “Economic Em- guest were entertained by powerment Leading to Social the very talented pianist/ lon Chapter for hosting yet This year’s honorees were as another fine Achievement and Political Change”. vocalist Ms. Nina Bidal. follows: Omega Man of the Week Program. Special Year – Brother Kyle D. The Keynote Speaker was – New York State Senator recognition should be given Plant; Citizen of the Year - The Mighty Second District’s and Member of Alpha to the Alpha Upsilon Chapter Brother Thabiti Bruce very own, and current 2d Vice Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. National Achievement Week Boone; Edward H. Taylor District Representative - – Velmanette Montgomery Committee Chairman Lifetime Achievement Brother Terik Tidwell, who (18th Senate District - Brother Harold E. Valle and Award – Brother John Bun- provided a moving and insight- Brooklyn) provided a brief his committee for another job yan; Committee Chairman ful talk on the Fraternity’s cur- address regarding a youth well done with this year’s of the Year – Brother Harold rent theme of “Three Looks, mentoring movement that festivities! E. Valle; Superior Service she is spearheading here in

Alpha Upsilon Chapter’s Mardi Gras Celebration Brooklyn, New York- students in their effort to be February 17, 2007 successful in college. Alpha Upsilon Chapter The Mardi Gras committee, “Brooklyn Omega” cele- chaired by Bro. Michael Tucker brated their Second Annual 1-AU-04, successfully negoti- Mardi Gras in style at the ated with the owner of Denim Denim Lounge on February Lounge, Ms. Wendy; in their 17th 2007. The Brothers had effort to support Black busi- a successful event that was nesses. Music was provided by attended by Brothers living Omega’s own Bro. DJ Tony as far as Maryland. Other Love (5-E-83). In customary Greek fraternities and sorori- Alpha Upsilon style, the guests ties were in attendance to were treated to masks, beads, support the men of Omega. and good food and drinks. All All proceeds from the event had a great time and expressed goes toward their scholarship their eagerness to see what is Alpha Upsilon Members & Guest enjoying the festivities at the fund to help assist needy next from the Brooklyn Ques. Alpha Upsilon 2007 Mardi Gras

Alpha Upsilon Chapter’s 2007 Clothing Drive Brooklyn, New York- at 515 Blake Avenue Brooklyn, clothing were donated. A letter of appreciation was January 12th, 2007. New York; the location of Help Bro. Kirk Wilkinson (Nu sent to Alpha Upsilon chap- 1 USA Shelter. Tau ’92) also came through ter on behalf of Mr. Troy The Brothers of Alpha Upsi- on the 18th of January with DeCohen, Executive Direc- lon rose to the occasion once At various times leading up to th several more bags in addi- tor of Help 1. The brothers again. Brothers Kyle D. the 12 of January, the brothers tion to a baby’s crib. The of Alpha Upsilon are al- Plant (Alpha Upsilon ’98), of Alpha Upsilon chapter col- total value of items donated ways supportive and giving Lamar Coombs (Alpha Upsi- lected numerous articles of as assessed by Help 1 Usa to the community which we lon ’05) and Glenn Chapman clothing donated by them and was put at over $2000. serve, Brooklyn, New York, (Alpha Upsilon ’05) gathered received from family and USA. friends. In all, over 30 bags of THE OMEGAN Page 18

Xi Lambda Lambda Rockland Omega Academy Spring Valley, NY. March 31,2007 The Rockland Omega Academy (“ROAD”) held its opening ceremony and first session on Saturday, March 31, 2007 at the Finkelstein Memorial Library in Spring Valley, New York. ROAD which is the brainchild of chapter KRS, Bro. T. Edward McBride, Jr. is a mentoring pro- gram for African American/Latino boys in grades 4 through 11. During the opening ceremony the brothers heard from chapter Basileus, Bro. Dennis McGloster, Bro. McBride, and author & educator supreme, Bro. Dr. Edmund Gordon. The featured speaker was activist & author, Bro. Thabiti Boone of Alpha Upsilon in Brooklyn, New York. The audience, which also included the twenty (20) mentees, their parents and Xi Lambda Lambda Chapter mentors. poise with Rockland Omega Academy Mentees invited guest such as Rockland County legislator, the Honorable William Darden toring approach between the mentors and will be scheduled monthly mentoring ses- was very enthusiastic. The mentoring pro- mentees. The boys of the academy will sions between the boys (mentees) and the gram is being funded by the Xi Lambda also be incorporated into established chap- brothers of Xi Lambda Lambda (mentors) Lambda chapter not-for-profit arm, the ter programs such as the Scholastic Apti- that will focus on skills such as computer Rockland Omega Community Develop- tude test prep course (for those in 11th skills, etiquette skills, public speaking ment Foundation, Inc. (ROCDEF) through grade), the teenage segment of our quar- skills and much more. Weekend and day grants from the New York State legislator terly financial seminars, our Adopt-a- excursions are also in the works for the and utility company, Orange and Rock- Highway program and other impromptu boys of the academy. land. The academy will take a group men- programs and causes as they arise. There

Bro. Dr. Ladda B. Cook - 50 years - Alpha Upsilon Chapter Brooklyn, New York- 50 he has been financially active Years and still serving…. for over 30 years. On December 9th, 2006; Broth- ers Kirk Wilkinson (Nu Tau ’92), Michael Tucker (Alpha Bro. Dr. Cook was honored Upsilon ’04), Lamar Coombs with Alpha Upsilon’s Omega Man of the Year Award on (Alpha Upsilon ’05) and Glenn th Chapman (Alpha Upsilon ’05) November 17 , 1985. Other went to the home of Bro. Dr. honors include the United Ladda B. Cook to present him Negro College Fund of New York’s Philanthropy Award with his 50 years pin. and Extraordinary Blackman Bro. Dr. Ladda B. Cook was Award for 2005. Bro. Dr. born and grew up in Lancaster, Cook supports many charita- South Carolina where he re- New York City Hospital and gence Specialist. He is an elder ble organizations that are in- ceived his elementary and sec- Health Corporation prior to in Siloam Presbyterian Church, volved in the church, educa- ondary education. He is a joining New York Life Insur- a former member of the Board tion and civil rights. Bro. Dr. graduate of Johnson C. Smith ance Company in 1965 where of Directors of Varick Commu- Cook is a devoted husband to University with a major in he worked for over 30 years. nity Center, and the Commu- his wife of over 48 years to Chemistry. Bro. Dr. Cook was He is a retired Managing Part- nity Action for Human Ser- Jessie Mae Oliver Cook (Zeta initiated into the folds of ner of the Manhattan General vices. He was also a past Presi- Phi Beta) and father to two Omega Psi Phi fraternity, Inc. Office of New York Life. dent of the New York Chapter daughters, Anita and Debbie of Johnson C. Smith Alumni through Rho Chapter, Decem- Bro. Dr. Cook was honorably who are members of Delta ber 1955 where he served as the Association. Bro. Dr. Cook is a Sigma Theta and Alpha Kappa discharged from the U.S. Army past Basileus and Chaplin of Vice-Basileus. He worked as a where he served as an Intelli- Alpha Sororities. supervising chemist with the Alpha Upsilon Chapter where THE OMEGAN Page 19

Pi Kappa Kappa Chapter’s Harlem Nights Affair– “An Evening at the Speakeasy” Berlin, NJ. March 10, 2007 Evening at the Speakeasy", because of its The chapter also highlighted the founders casino styled gambling which provided of Pi Kappa Kappa with a special presenta- Pi Kappa Kappa Ques present guests with $1000 in simulated casino chips tion of its PKK Founders lapel pin. "Harlem Nights - An Evening at the to play roulette, blackjack, and craps all Speakeasy" night. The evening of casino styled games Pi Kappa Kappa Chapter supports the were accompanied with an evening of deli- Winslow Township Community with its The Brothers of South Jersey's Pi Kappa cious food served all night at multiple Annual Scholarship Program for high Kappa Chapter hosted their Annual buffet stations, complimentary drinks, and school graduates, community youth men- Scholarship Affair "Harlem Nights", on dancing. To accent this theme, the Brothers toring and outreach events, plus its Adopt- March 10, 2007, at the fabulous of Pi Kappa Kappa wore white formal din- a-Highway program which emphasizes Lucien's Banquet facility in Berlin, New ner jackets. the importance of a clean community. Jersey. titled "Harlem Nights, An

Pi Kappa Kappa Brothers & Guest Brothers. strike a poise at the “Harlem Nights Affair”

Casino Style Gaming at the “Harlem Nights Affair” Dancing the Night Away at the “Harlem Nights Affair” THE OMEGAN Page 20

OMEGA PSI PHI FRATERNITY, INC. SECOND DISTRICT CONFERENCE MARYLAND DELAWARE PENNSYLVANIA NEW YORK NEW JERSEY

2006-2007 EXECUTIVE COUNCIL Bro. Marvin C. Dillard Bro. Terik Tidwell Bro. Roderick E. Richardson 30th District Representative 2nd Vice District Representative 1st Vice District Representative 284 Katherine Street 10 Carpenter Rd. 8414 Freedom Court Englewood, NJ 07631 Piscataway, NJ 08854 Columbia MD 21045 H: 201-567-9819 H: 732-248-8530 H: 410-872-9336 HF: 201-567-8306 C: 732-648-9073 O: 301-405-6817 C: 201-220-1897 [email protected] C:410-913-5085 [email protected] [email protected] QUETTE: Robin [email protected] QUETTE: Pam

Bro. Kenneth Rodgers Bro. Bertrand Harry Bro. Kenneth R. Jackson District KRS District Counselor District KF 1000 Donington Court 1019 N. 64th Street 869 North 24th Street Bowie, MD 20721 Philadelphia, PA 19151 Philadelphia PA 19130 H: 301-249-4821 H: 856-979-3358 H: 215-769-4878 C: 202-439-8519 O: 856-596-7778 x226 O: 215-255-8564 O: 703-681-3188 [email protected] C: 215-870-0452 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Bro. Christopher T. Curry Bro. Gregory A. Ackles, Sr. Bro. Zanes E. Cypress, Jr. District Chaplain Immediate Past District Representative Dir. Of Public Relations 10 Mary Ella Drive P.O. Box 1284 3108 Auchentoroly Terrace Newark, Delaware 19711 Burlington, NJ 08016 Baltimore, MD 21217 H: 302-733-7666 C: 609-532-3971 H: 410-728-3292 C: 215-512-1631 H: 609-387-4984 C: 410-365-2186 [email protected] F: 609-387-4985 [email protected] QUETTE: Rosa [email protected] QUETTE: Donna

Bro. Aaris Johnson Bro. Chey Colter Bro. Brandon Witcher Undergraduate Representative Undergraduate Representative Undergraduate Representative [email protected]

Bro. Harold Vereen Bro. Claudie M. Shelton, Jr. Bro. George T. Smith, Sr. District Marshal Assistant DKF District Photographer 41 Howley Drive 104 Crosstimber Way 1233 East Barringer Street Morrisville, PA 19067 Frederick MD 21702 Philadelphia, PA 1911 H: 215-428-1141 H: 301-695-5450 H: 215-548-1971 [email protected] O: 301-619-4461 F: 215-424-3517 C: 301-964-9763 C: 267-973-8966 [email protected] [email protected] QUETTE: Rose QUETTE: Arlis

OPEN OPEN Bro. Milton D. Harrison Asst. Dir. Of Public Relations District Keeper of Peace Assistant DKRS 21106 Camomile Court Germantown, MD 20876 H: 301-5040269 O: 301-803-1685 C: 301-758-1386 [email protected] THE OMEGAN Page 21

2006-2007 SECOND DISTRICT COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN

ACHIEVEMENT WEEK SOCIAL ACTION RESOURCES & SERVICES Bro. Michael Epps Bro. C. Wayne Hamer Bro. Lawrence Smallwood, Jr 36 Irish Lane 371 Shepard Avenue 649 West Carpenter Lane Galoway NJ 08205 Englewood, NJ 07631 Philadelphia, PA 19119 H: 609-748-4328 H: 201-567-7692 H: 215-849-2716 C: 609-412-1208 O: 212-236-4111 O: 215-879-8209 [email protected] HF: 201 567-1596 [email protected] OF: 212 236-7117 [email protected]

BUSINESS & ECONOMIC ARTIFACTS & MEMORABILIA TALENT HUNT DEVELOPMENT Bro. Mamon Bey Bro. Carlton Lampkins Bro. James Jordan 201 Lawrence Ave. 217 N. Barrett Lane 7638 Haylage Cir. Cherry Hill, NJ 08002 Christiana, DE 19708 Baldwinsville, NY 13027 H: 856-317-1501 H: 302-283-0573 H: 315-635-8162 C: 609-206-3253 O: 302-323-2726 O: 315-952-6450 [email protected] C: 302-545-8044 [email protected] [email protected]

LIFE MEMBERSHIP CONSTITUTION & BY-LAWS BUDGET & FINANCE Bro. Ashley Turnbull Bro. James E. Hicks, Jr. Bro. Claudie M. Shelton, Jr. P.O. Box 2791 11336 Drumsheugh Lane 104 Crosstimber Way Fairlawn NJ 07410 Upper Marlboro, MD 20774 Frederick MD 21702 H: 973-523-4697 H: 301-808-3320 H: 301-695-5450 O: 718-510-0538 O: 202-205-3603 O: 301-619-4461 C: 973-207-4732 C: 301-641-9755 C: 301-964-9763 F: 973-278-2951 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

RECOMMENDATIONS NAACP & CEF INFORMATION MANAGEMENT Bro. Rodney L. Olden OPEN Bro. Angelo Riddick 155 Rogers Drive 1210 T Street NW New Rochelle, NY 10804 Washington, DC 20009 H: 914-632-1941 H: 202-299-0498 [email protected] O: 202-685-2107 C: 202-465-2811 [email protected]

RECLAMATION POLITICAL ACTION SITE SELECTION Bro. Brian Monroe Bro. William H. L. Oliver Bro. C. Donald Bowser, Jr. 60 East 119th St 540 North Maple Avenue 1301 East 36th Street New York NY 10035 East Orange, NJ 07017 Baltimore, MD 21218 H: 973-645-3652 H: 973-672-3069 H: 410-467-2856 O: 917-674-3795 [email protected] O: 202-283-6787 [email protected] [email protected]

RETENTION SCHOLARSHIP MEMBERSHIP Bro. Edward High Bro. Mark T. Myers Bro. Robert Manning 1507 Kingsgate Street 27 Noland Lane Co-Chairman Mitchellville, MD 20721 Willingboro NJ 08046 1802 St. Georges Road H: 301-249-4621 H: 609-835-0114 Dresher, PA 19025 O: 202-418-8224 O: 856-614-2658 H: 215-657-1274 C: 301-613-4621 C: 609-865-0270 O: 215-684-5091 [email protected] [email protected] F: 215-657-3976 OF: 215-684-5507 REWARDS PROGRAM UNDERGRADUATE/ [email protected] Bro. Claudie M. Shelton, Jr. CHAPTER ADVISOR Bro. Milton Harrison 104 Crosstimber Way Bro. Donzell Tiller Co-Chairman Frederick, MD 21702 1513 Elson Rd 21106 Camomile Court H: 301-695-5450 Brookhaven PA 19015 Germantown, MD 20876 O: 301-619-4461 H: 610-876-2538 H: 301-5040269 C: 301-964-9763 O: 610-399-2398 O: 301-803-1685 [email protected] C: 301-758-1386 [email protected] THE OMEGAN Page 22

2006-2007 SECOND DISTRICT CORRIDOR REPRESENTATIVES 2006-2007 SECOND DISTRICT CORRIDOR REPRESENTATIVES

Bro. Desmond ”Skip” Victor Bro. Derrick Lowery Bro. Robert Manning Corridor 1 Representative Corridor 2 Representative Corridor 3 Representative 14249 Hampshire Hall Rd. 296 Chippenham Lane 1802 St. Georges Road Upper Marlboro, MD 20772 Hockessin, DE 19707 Dresher, PA 19025 H: 301-925-6945 H: 302-234-3421 H: 215-657-1274 O: 410-293-1838 O: 302-391-6850 O: 215-684-5091 C: 619-886-8452 C: 302-562-4228 F: 215-657-3976 [email protected] [email protected] OF: 215-684-5507 [email protected]

Bro. David Linder Bro. Kevin Woodhouse Bro. Avon White Corridor 4 Representative Corridor 5 Representative Corridor 6 Representative 211 Colonial Road 790 Concourse Village West P.O. Box 762 Edgewater Park, NJ 08010 # 9M Buffalo, NY 14207 H: 609-387-0598 Bronx, NY 10451 H: 716-837-8485 O: 718-630-4742 H: 718-538-1456 C: 716-812-2520 C: 609-284-1490 O: 212-668-2870 x3626 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Bro. Earnest Blackshear Corridor 7 Representative 1635 Birch Court State College, PA 16801 H: 814-867-0548 O: 814-865-3443 C: 814-308-4542 [email protected]

OMEGA WILL SURVIVE BECAUSE BROTHERS CARE!!!

IT IS YOUR DUTY TO PROTECT OMEGA AT ALL TIMES!!!

The following men have been EXPELLED from the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. and no longer have any rights or privileges afforded to the ‘Men Of Omega”. Allron Monsanto, Psi Iota

The Brothers listed below are currently SUSPENDED from the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. pending further investigation. (If you’re suspended, you’re the reason!!!)

Abdul Abdullah, Tau Zeta Travis Mayfield, Psi Epsilon Kelvin Robinson, Chi Delta Larry Cowan Demetrius McDade Andre Smith, Chi Delta Melvin Hill, Chi Delta Edward Murray, Nu Nu Jean Sylla, Chi Delta Samuel Korpoi, Psi Epsilon Ezra Naughton, Rho Lambda Lambda Eric Watson, Chi Delta

These men should not be admitted into any formal fraternity meetings. Failure to adhere to these directives of the District Representa- tive will result in the SUSPENSION of the Brother or Chapter who is in violation of the same. THIS IS SERIOUS BUSINESS!!! THE OMEGAN Page 23

The Memorial Service – A Historical Perspective

“Why We Observe Col. Charles Because, like many of us, Colonel disgrace the stars and stripes with Young Day" Young was diverse in his involvement treachery. By Bro. Randolph Merriweather and service, after his passing, various Chaplain - Chi Gamma Gamma organizations wanted to memorialize Finally, Brother Witherspoon said Chapter Omega Psi Phi Frater- him with some type of monument. that without love no Uplift is possi- nity, Inc. His wife rejected all request. "Then ble. Col. Young accomplished came the request of Col. Young's Fra- much because of his love of God, We all know that the March 12 ternity, which had been dear to his country and self. It is okay to seek Memorial Service is one of our heart. Mrs. Young readily consented." to uplift one's self and long as there Nationally Mandated Programs. In The consent came with great respon- is an ongoing effort to give back as an article published in the Oracle, sibility. The Fraternity had to con- it has been given. 1939, Brother W.H. Witherspoon struct a fitting tribute. states, "to the uninitiated it may be somewhat of a mystery as to why We can never forget our vows of each year during the month of When talking about Manhood, brotherhood or the contributions of March we set aside a day to pub- Brother Witherspoon asked that we Those brothers who have crossed licly honor the memory of Col. not confuse courage with an instinct over to glory. The Memorial Ser- Charles Young.” to fight. While true courage may be vice is as much a service of recom- aggressive, fighting is only defensive. mitment as it is of a service of re- Manhood positions one for his des- membrance. One feature of the Since the founding of our beloved tiny, a power from within rather an Thirteenth Conclave, which was fraternity, many a man has distin- attempt to assume power over oth- held in Washington, D.C., in De- guished himself not only in Omega ers. It was courage that took Col. cember, 1924, was a pilgrimage of but in our community and the Young to West Point and even more the brothers to the grave of Col. world. Col. Young was chosen to courage to see him through four years Young. A wreath was laid as the represent the qualities that Omega and graduate with honor. brothers bowed their heads. This requires of all of her sons, the car- was an act of not only reverence dinal principles. but also an act of shame. After Brother Witherspoon insisted that receiving the only approval from ability should be partnered with edu- Mrs. Young for a monument to her While the current Memorial Ser- cation or the results could disastrous. husband, the brothers found only a vice may vary depending who is In his words, "Scholarship implies wooden slab at his gravesite. conducting it or what the setting education, which means developing might be, the observance itself can and directing that ability in a manner be traced back to when Omega was which is socially desirable." Col. We should never do anything to still in its infancy. When Colonel Young was prepared, with patience, disgrace our fraternity or cause us Charles Young, the highest ranking for bad weather, poverty, insult, wea- to hang our collective heads in Negro officer in the United States riness, and repute of failure. Accord- shame. Thanks to our founders and Army, died in Africa January 2, ing to Emerson, the scholar is to; eat the many brothers in the Omega 1922, the brothers at once thought insult, being clothed in it until he has Chapter, we have a great and illus- of preserving his memory. learned that the bitter bread that he ate trious past. We write our futures on can be wholesome and warm a daily basis. Let us not show luke- warm enthusiasm towards the Me- The Memorial Service took two morial Service's observance. This forms: (1) there were services held "Perseverance implies patience." is not just a program but an oppor- annually by the chapters on or Brother Witherspoon contrasted Col. tunity for us to publicly acknowl- about March 12, his birthday, and Young and Benedict Arnold. Both edge our understanding of the sac- (2) the Fraternity took the initiative were brave soldiers, both had associa- rifices that have been made so that in a campaign to erect a monument tions with West Point. But they dif- we may walk among men as mem- at his grave in Arlington, the Na- fered because Mr. Arnold's ambition bers of the greatest brotherhood in tional Cemetery. and lack of patience caused him to the world, the Omega Psi Phi Fra- ternity, Incorporated