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/ / / SUPPORTING THE ALPHA OMEGA SOCIAL ACTION & SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION \ \ \ 61st Annual Alpha Omega 2 18 SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2018 BETHESDA NORTH MARRIOTT NORTH BETHESDA, MD Mardi Gras The celebration of Mardi Gras is a tradition among many of the Chapters of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Incorporated. Alpha Omega Chapter presents its 61st Annual Mardi Gras Ball with great pride and appreciation for the entertainment of Omega Brothers and their guest. Mardi Gras is synonymous with fun, merriment – a last fling before the fasting and penitence of the Lenten Season. Masquerade balls, parades with decorated floats, music and colorful pageants are all a part of the festival of the Carnival Season which ends at midnight on Mardi Gras, the day before Ash Wednesday. Many of the costumes of Mardi Gras date back to the pagan festivals of Ancient Rome. Masks and costumes were worn at these celebrations. This custom is alive today in Brazil, Italy, Mexico, Spain, Argentina, Germany and Trinidad. In the United States, the largest and most elaborate celebration of the festival of Mardi Gras remains in New Orleans. It is traditional in New Orleans to begin celebrating the Carnival Season several weeks preceding Mardi Gras with balls and parades which are held almost daily. The parades are most noted for decorated floats, costumes, bands, and favors, “throws” of beads, Doubloons, etc. Random street masking, costumed persons, and dancing help make Mardi Gras in New Orleans a big rollicking party for throngs of happy people. In recent years the wearing of formal attire to the ball has become common place, but the wearing of a costume is encouraged. This way you really get into the spirit of Mardi Gras and receive the most enjoyment of this festive occasion. The costume can be fun and does not have to be expensive or elaborate. You may find just the right items from your trips to Africa, Mexico, Hawaii, Spain, Holland or other countries. If you did not wear a costume this year, consider it for next year. Come to Mardi Gras and have fun!!! 2 Alpha Omega Mardi Gras Ball Program 6:30 – 7:30 P.M. Registration and Judging of All Persons in Costume BALLROOM FOYER 7:00 – 8:00 P.M. Cocktail Hour Mardi Gras / Dixie Land Theme Music 7:30 P.M. Ballroom Doors Open 8:00 P.M. Dinner is Served 8:30 P.M. Welcome Ms. Taylor Thomas, Mistress of Ceremonies Greetings Bro. Donald G. Lucas, Basileus, Alpha Omega Chapter Bro. Courtenay Miller, Chairman, Alpha Omega Social Action & Scholarship Foundation Bro. Nathan L. Hunter, Jr., Chariman, Mardi Gras Committee Crowning of “King Que” Entrance of 2017 Mardi Gras Queen Parade of 2018 Mardi Gras Queen’s Court Presentations to the 2018 Queen’s Court Ms. Taylor Thomas Crowning of the 2018 Mardi Gras Queen Bro. Donald G. Lucas, Basileus, Alpha Omega Chapter The Omega Sweetheart Song Bro. Reginald A. Henry Parade of Patrons in Costumes and Mardi Gras Combo Bro. Ira E. Stohlman Omega Dear All Omega Brothers 9:30 P.M. - 1:00 A.M. Dancing to the Music Just’s Friends Band (Earth, Wind & Fire Tribute) Special Guest DJ 10:45 P.M. Scholarship Raffle Mardi Gras 2018 3 MISTRESS OF CEREMONIES Taylor Thomas is the local Morning News Anchor for the Steve Harvey Morning Show on 96.3 WHUR. You can also see her on Wednesday’s on NBC 4 for “Talk Around Town”. Taylor is a veteran news journalist with over 20 years of experience delivering news that matters. In 2006, Taylor Thomas joined the Award Winning WHUR News Department. She wears several hats at WHUR including producer/host of “Let’s Talk Money” on WHUR World HD2, host of “PML- People, Money & Life on WHUR Voices Sirius XM Channel 141. She is a well- respected business owner and creator of The Better Family a 501 (c) 3 non-profit that focuses on providing children with the tools they need to become future leaders. Taylor Thomas is a unique talent who has gained the respect and trust of the community through her daily news coverage. She has also managed to capture the hearts of those in the Metropolitan area by her involvement and roles in hosting and producing a number of community events from grand openings, sporting events to community outreach programs. Taylor Thomas is a graduate of the University of Maryland at College Park with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Speech Communication and a minor in Radio, Television, and Film. She is dedicated to uplifting and educating others about health, money and social issues. She is also a proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.o 4 Alpha Omega 2018 Mardi Gras Queen’s Court 2018 MARDI GRAS QUEEN’S COURT Dionna R. Tunstall Ruhama A. Tadesse University of the Howard University District of Columbia Taylor B. Evans 2017 Mardi Gras Queen India M. Little Jaclyn C. Carroll Howard University Howard University Mardi Gras 2018 5 Kevin Brown Greetings Brothers and friends of Alpha Omega Chapter, the largest District Representative Chapter within the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated. Conrado B. Morgan First Vice District Representative On behalf of the Third District Executive Council and the members of the Third District, I extend a heartfelt congratulations on your Sixty- Isaiah West Second Vice First Annual Mardi Gras Dinner and Ball. District Representative Shawn Lacey The great work of committed and tireless members of Alpha Omega Keeper of Records and Seal Chapter has truly blessed and impacted communities throughout the Walter B. Hill, Jr. Washington, D. C. area. It is fitting that your strong legacy of stellar Keeper of Finance accomplishments continue to honor and progressively expand the Vincent L. Robertson, Sr. vision of our Founders. Esq. District Counselor The outreach of mentoring through your problem solving initiatives Norman W. Senior District Director within the Alpha Omega Social Action and Scholarship Foundation Public Relations (AOSASF) which includes Scholarships, Talent Hunt, Fatherhood and Rev. Courtenay L. Miller Mentoring, Tutoring, Health Awareness, Homeless, Feeding, Clothing; District Chaplain and participation in many other programs within the community speaks Ezekiel Dennison, Jr. Immediate Past volumes to the your commitment to empower future leaders that are District Representative successful at all levels. Again, congratulations. Former District Representatives: Brothers we honor your success as part of our global collective impact Charles D. Chambliss, Jr. Kenneth A. Brown and humbly ask you to continue in the outstanding path that "Omega" James R. Clark, Sr. has set forward and I thank you for all that you have done and will Robert Howard, Sr. Robert W. Fairchild continue to do in order to make Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, the Third Marion Barnwell Joseph C. McKinney District, and our communities even greater. Again, congratulations. Gary C. Clark James A. Peterson, Sr. Rayford L. Harris, Jr. Curtis A. Baylor Robert H. Lewis Mark E. Jackson, Sr. Fraternally, Anthony R. Knight Robert C. Warren, Jr. Kevin Brown Rayford L. Harris, Sr. Kevin Brown KRS Emeritus 29th Third District Representative Dr. Richard Mason Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. 2018 District Marshal Brian Johnson 2019 District Marshal "Friendship is Essential to the Soul" www.3rddistrictques.org 6 Alpha Omega OMEGA PSI PHI FRATERNITY, INC ALPHA OMEGA CHAPTER Basileus Donald G. Lucas. Vice Basileus Gregory T. Boykin Greetings Friends, Keeper of Records and Seal Lynn H. Robinson On behalf of the Brothers of Alpha Omega Chapter of the Assistant KRS Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated, thank you for your Gregory Bush st E. Duane Foster company on the occasion of our 61 Annual Mardi Gras Keeper of Finance Ball. It is my great pleasure to welcome you in the spirit of Benjamin C. Griffin friendship and service to an evening of fun and Assistant KF consequence. Eric B. Scott Chaplain Lucius B. Dalton For 61 years, the Mardi Gras Ball has been a grand affair, hosted by men who enjoy a good time and who also care a Keeper of Peace Derek B. Faison great deal about our community and the people who call it Chapter Editor home. The Mardi Gras Ball represents the coming together C. Delray Brown of these two affinities. Our grand affair would not be the Chapter Parliamentarian same, however, if we did not acknowledge our affinity for Robert McGlotten, Jr. you – family, friends, sponsors, and patrons. Without you, our party would likely be wanting, Chapter Counsel Frederick D. Cooke and so might our impact on the lives of the young people we endeavor to elevate with your help. 3rd District Representative Ezekiel Dennison, Jr. In recent years, we have provided $20,000 annually in scholarship assistance to deserving 3rd District Dir. of Pub Relations and college-bound Washington, D.C. high school seniors – promising African American young men Assist. Editor to the Oracle Norman Senior whose achievements and attainments to date challenge the notion that our young people are Immediate Past Basileus somehow unworthy. The men of Omega know this to be untrue, as I am sure you do too. Our Walter B. Hill, Jr. young people are not only worthy in the general sense, but they are specifically worthy of our Former Basilei support as they pursue their dreams. That is why for the first time, we endeavor to provide Eugene H. Preston II Delmar E. Nelson, Sr. $30,000 in scholarship assistance. Herbert B. Dixon, Jr. Alfred O. Taylor, Jr. Charles L. Briggs. Since 1939, Omega through its nationally mandated Scholarship Program and with the willing Amos C. Townsend Charles E. Hall, Sr. and enthusiastic participation of its local chapters like Alpha Omega, has helped young people Robert C. Warren, Jr.