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61st Annual Alpha Omega
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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!!!
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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
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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. Gary L. Henderson attend college, improve their circumstance, and get closer to fulfilling their potential. Although Warren A. Crummer the men of Omega give of our resources in support of scholarly attainment, we can do even more Mark E. Jackson, Sr. Marvin L. Hart with your help, and your help can do even more with the involvement of the men of Alpha Edward L. Baldwin, Jr. Nathan L. Hunter, Jr. Omega; for we don’t merely provide funding, rather, we provide living examples of what can be Phillip W. Thomas achieved and strive to convey through our interactions with the young people who receive our Former District Representatives support, a healthy context for African American manhood in the 21st Century. Kenneth A. Brown Robert W. Howard, Sr. Robert W. Fairchild Gary C. Clark Thank you for your spirit and your support as we work to reach our goal to provide $30,000 in Mark E. Jackson, Sr. Robert C. Warren, Jr. scholarship assistance. Because of you, we are better able to provide scholarships to deserving Washington, D.C. high school students, along with purposeful youth mentorship programs 2014 IHQ – Founders Award Amos C. Townsend designed to spur the fulfillment of potential, pursuit of dreams, and the uplift of our community.
2012 IHQ–Omega Man of the Year Steven G. Johnson In Friendship and Service,
2012 IHQ – Founders Award Gary C. Clark
2011 IHQ-Superior Service Award Leland E. Edgecombe
1987 IHQ-Citizen of the Year Donald G. Lucas, Basileus Kent B. Amos Alpha Omega Chapter Centennial Grand Marshal Kenneth A. Brown Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated
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Alpha Omega Chapter
Current Basileus Donald G. Lucas 2016-present February 3, 2018 Former Basili Walter B. Hill, Jr. 43rd Basileus I greet you in the name of the Supreme Basileus of the 2013-2016 Universe from which all blessings flow. Let us all give thanks Phillip W. Thomas and praise for how much we have all been blessed. 42nd Basileus 2011-2013
Nathan L. Hunter, Jr. Mardi Gras represents a long history of perseverance, 41st Basileus progress, good times for Brothers and their families, and 2009-2011 Friendships revisited. It is the Mardi Gras Committee’s goal Edward L. Baldwin, Jr. to not only preserve and protect this legacy but to continue in 40th Basileus 2007-2009 this tradition of fundraising to assist college bound students
Marvin L. Hart with scholarship resources. 39th Basileus 2005-2007 Though Mardi Gras technically refers only to Fat Tuesday, the Mardi Gras season Mark E. Jackson, Sr. actually begins on Epiphany, a Christian holiday celebrated on January 6 that is 38th Basileus 2003-2005 otherwise known as Three Kings Day or the Twelfth Day of Christmas. In Brazil and
Warren A. Crummer many other countries, this period between Epiphany and Fat Tuesday is known as 37th Basileus Carnival. Whichever name you prefer to use, the revelries of Mardi Gras last until 2001-2003 midnight tonight, when Ash Wednesday ushers in 40 days of Lent. Gary L. Henderson 36th Basileus 1999-2001 Mardi Gras is believed to have arrived in North America on March 3, 1699, when the
Robert C. Warren, Jr. French-Canadian explorer Pierre Le Moyne d’Iberville camped about 60 miles 35th Basileus downriver from the future site of New Orleans. Knowing it was Fat Tuesday back in 1997-1999 France, Iberville named the spot Point du Mardi Gras and held a small gala. A few Charles E. Hall, Sr. years later, French soldiers and settlers feasted and wore masks as part of Mardi Gras 33rd Basileus 1992-1994 festivities in the newly founded city of Mobile (present-day Alabama). To this day,
Amos C. Townsend Mobile claims to have the oldest annual Mardi Gras celebration in the United States. 32nd Basileus 1990-1992 Now unwind, let your hair down, and enjoy yourself as never before. Please join us Charles L. Briggs. in celebrating Alpha Omega Chapter’s Sixty-First Annual Mardi Gras Ball by 31st Basileus 1988-1990 enjoying the evening’s festivities.
Alfred O. Taylor, Jr. 30th Basileus 1986-1988 Sincerely, Herbert B. Dixon, Jr. 29th Basileus 1984-1986
Delmar E. Nelson, Sr. Nathan L. Hunter, Jr. 28th Basileus 1981-1984 Nathan L. Hunter, Jr. Eugene H. Preston II 23rd Basileus Chairman, Mardi Gras Committee 1971-1972
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ALPHA OMEGA CHAPTER Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. ST 61 ANNUAL MARDI GRAS
Donald G. Lucas, Basileus Nathan L. Hunter, Jr., Chairman
MardiMardi G Grasras CommitteeCommittee Nathan L. Hunter, Jr., Chairman
Tony Ashton Leland E. Edgecombe Michael E. Long Frank S. Borris Terrence Gilliam Gerald Massengill Gregory T. Boykin Darius Hall Roderick Moore Charles L. Briggs Robert D. Henry Kenneth Norris Joe Briggs Walter B. Hill, Jr. Vincent L. Peden, II Larry A. Brown Timothy Howell Ira E. Stohlman Mark A. Brown Barry Hudson Alonzo Wannamaker Sean C. Brown Jesse F. Kingsberry Reginald Waters Derek Caldwell Vernon E. Lee, Jr. Louis R. Williams Anthony Carrell Brenson E. Long
Mardi Gras 2018 9 Life Members
NAME CHAPTER LIFE MEMBER #
BRENSON E. LONG ALPHA 763
LARRY A. BROWN ALPHA OMEGA 1127
RODERICK V. WATSON ALPHA OMEGA 1632
ANTHONY HOLDER ALPHA 1758
RICHARD A. RHODEN, SR. ALPHA OMEGA 2553
IVORY GENE COOPER ALPHA 2924
CHARLES W. HARGRAVE ALPHA OMEGA 3147
STAN BECTON ETA DELTA DELTA 3400
CARROLL GREEN UPSILON PHI 3676
WENDELL BUGG PSI PI 3960
RONALD L. FLESHMAN ALPHA OMEGA 3974
MICHAEL E. LONG ALPHA OMEGA 4012
EDWARD L. BALDWIN, JR. ALPHA OMEGA 4179
VERNON LEE, JR. ALPHA OMEGA 4595
VINCENT PEDEN, II ALPHA OMEGA 4948
CHARLIE E. HANKERSON, JR. ALPHA OMEGA 5167
ABRAHAM DAVIS, JR. ALPHA OMEGA 6567
TRAVIS DAVIDSON GAMMA KAPPA KAPPA 6766
STANLEY A.J.W. CROCKER ALPHA OMEGA 7582
NATHAN L. HUNTER, JR. ALPHA OMEGA 8364
RICHARD D. JACKSON ALPHA OMEGA 8524
10 Alpha Omega Years of Service to Omega
CHAPTER DATE OF CURRENT YEARS OF NAME INITIATED INITIATION CHAPTER SERVICE
LEONARD WIGGLESWORTH ALPHA APRIL 11, 1968 ALPHA OMEGA 50 ANTHONY HOLDER ALPHA APRIL 18, 1970 CHI GAMMA GAMMA 48 BRENSON E. LONG ALPHA APRIL 22, 1971 ALPHA OMEGA 47 CARLTON WATKINS CHI EPSILON DECEMBER 1, 1972 ALPHA OMEGA 46 FRANK LAWRENCE, JR. ALPHA OMEGA NOVEMBER 3, 1978 ALPHA OMEGA 40 IVORY GENE COOPER ALPHA MARCH 12, 1979 ALPHA OMEGA 39 ROBERT C.WARREN, JR. ALPHA MARCH 21, 1980 ALPHA OMEGA 38 TIMOTHY C. ROBINSON ALPHA MARCH 13, 1981 ALPHA OMEGA 37 JESSE F. KINGSBERRY OMICRON GAMMA MARCH 13, 1983 ALPHA OMEGA 35 BARRY L. HUDSON ALPHA MARCH 25, 1983 ALPHA OMEGA 35 RAOUL J. DAGGETT KAPPA PSI MAY 14, 1983 ALPHA OMEGA 35 CHARLES E. HALL, SR. ALPHA OMEGA MAY 25, 1985 ALPHA OMEGA 33 PAUL LANGFORD PSI XI JUNE 13, 1987 XI OMICRON 31 GARY L. HENDERSON ALPHA OMEGA JUNE 27, 1987 ALPHA OMEGA 31 WENDELL BUGG PSI PI APRIL 15, 1988 ALPHA OMEGA 30 STAN BECTON ETA DELTA DELTA APRIL 30, 1988 ALPHA OMEGA 30 TRAVIS DAVIDSON GAMMA KAPPA KAPPA JUNE 6, 1997 ALPHA OMEGA 21 NATHAN L. HUNTER, JR. ALPHA OMEGA NOVEMBER 21, 1998 ALPHA OMEGA 20
Mardi Gras 2018 11 Omega Legacies
HENRY R. DAGGETT RAOUL J. DAGGETT RICARDO G. DAGGETT FATHER SON BROTHER PSI OMEGA KAPPA PSI PSI OMEGA OCTOBER 13, 1953 MAY 14, 1983 JANUARY 14, 1996
MANSON BROWN, JR. MANSON BROWN FATHER SON ALPHA OMEGA SIGMA IOTA APRIL 21, 1950 JUNE 10, 1983
FREDDIE D.MITCHELL, JR. JESSE F. KINGSBERRY, II FATHER-IN-LAW SON-IN-LAW PI CHAPTER OMICRON GAMMA DECEMBER 12, 1952 MARCH 1, 1982
ERNEST W. ARMSTRONG NATHAN L. HUNTER, JR. UNCLE NEPHEW THETA SIGMA ALPHA OMEGA APRIL 1, 1940 NOVEMBER 21, 1998
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FRANK BOWRIN SUSAN EDWARDS KORTEZ KINGSBERRY LISA T. BOYKIN MARSHA GUNDY DEAVIE LEWIS STAN & EDITH BRITT BESSIE C. HENDERSON PATRICIA LONG TATIANA D. CAMPHOR ZYNTHIA HOWSE MARSHA PENDER TINA L. CAMPHOR CHRISTIAN C. HUDSON BOB SMITH JEAN CARTER KYLE C. HUDSON PAIGE WARREN KAREN W. COOPER ROBYN C. HUDSON RHEA WARREN SHIRLEY DEERING KEMISTRY KINGSBERRY SIMONE NELSON-WARREN
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ALPHA OMEGA CHAPTER Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. 61ST ANNUAL MARDI GRAS Thanks to all of THANKS TO ALL OF OUR SPONSORS Our Sponsors
SSpecialpecial Thanks Thanks to to Scholarship Scholarship Endowment Endowment Sponsors Sponsors: Brother BrotherAmos Amos C. C. Townsend Townsend and and Brother Brother Herbert Herbert B. B.Dixon, Dixon, Jr. Jr.
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Mardi Gras 2018 15 Alpha Omega Social Action and Scholarship Foundation, Inc.
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18 Alpha Omega The Dixons Congratulate Alpha Omega Chapter on the occasion of its 61st ANNUAL MARDI GRAS
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Brother Brenson Edward Long, Mardi Gras King Que 2017 Congratulates Alpha Omega Chapter Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated and the Alpha Omega Social Action & Scholarship Foundation on the occasion of your 61st Annual Mardi Gras Ball
Mardi Gras 2018 21 THE RENEGADE 15 + 1 – SPRING ’71 ALPHA CHAPTER
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22 Alpha Omega Brother Conrado B. Morgan and Family First Vice District Representative Life Member #1980
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Mardi Gras 2018 35 COL (RET) (BRO) & MRS. LOUIS R. WILLIAMS WISHES ALPHA OMEGA CHAPTER A SUCCESS FOR THEIR 61st ANNUAL OMEGA MARDI GRAS BALL AND SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR GUEST FOR THEIR PATRONAGE
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Congratula�ons to Alpha Omega Chapter On the celebra�on of our 61st Annual Mardi Gras Ball Saturday, February 3, 2018
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Mardi Gras 2018 41 Best Wishes and Congratulations to the Brothers of Alpha Omega Chapter on hosting its 61st Annual Mardi Gras Ball Saturday, February 3, 2018
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The only candidate for GKRS that has served as KRS on the Undergraduate, Graduate, & District levels our great fraternity.
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42 Alpha Omega “Happy 70th Queversary!”
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Mardi Gras 2018 43 Congratulations Alpha Omega Social Action & Scholarship Foundation on your 61st Annual Mardi Gras Ball
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Selena Jennings, Director [email protected] (202) 680-2009
“MEETING THE ACADEMIC NEEDS FOR EVERY CHILD, AT Educational Assessments EVERY AGE” Parent Workshops
46 Alpha Omega Brother D. Michael Lyles, Grand Counselor, and Democratic Candidate for States Attorney of Prince George’s County, MD Congratulates the Alpha Omega Social Action & Scholarship Foundation’s
Contact the campaign to learn more at (301)375-2400 or www.votemikelyles.com
By Authority of Friends of Mike Lyles | P.O. Box 1644 Bowie, MD , 20716 | Vivian Jenkins, Treasurer
Mardi Gras 2018 47 CONGRATULATIONS ALPHA OMEG A CHAPTER OMEGA PSI PHI FRATERNITY, INCORPORATED ON THE CELEBRATION OF YOUR 61ST ANNUAL MARDI GRAS FEBRUARY 3, 2018
BEST WISHES,
BROTHER VERNON N. LEE, JR., KELLIE & ALEXIS LEE
48 Alpha Omega Congratulations to Alpha Omega Chapter on the 61st Annual Mardi Gras Ball LANCE WITHERS SLAUGHTER First Vice President - Investment Officer
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Congratulations to the Alpha Omega Chapter Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. 61ST ANNUAL ALPHA OMEGA MARDI GRAS
Since 1984, FSM has been a proven leader in the Federal Financing Market. As a small business, the management team at FSM has over 75 years of Federal financing experience. We continue to support our vendors with the highest level of service throughout the procurement process. Partnering with FSM can provide Experience and Service that is critical in the overall procurement process
Roland Driver, Director, Financial Operations, John E. Vetter, Director, Business Development
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Mardi Gras 2018 49 THE INVICTUS GROUP, LTD.
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Mardi Gras 2018 51 52 Alpha Omega Mardi Gras 2018 53 TG Cigar (1118 9th Street, NW – Washington, DC) Congratulates the men of Alpha Omega Chapter on hosting your 61st Annual Mardi Gras Ball
FOR A CIGAR OASIS, THE WASHINGTON D.C. CIGAR LOUNGE AT TG CIGARS IS THE GO-TO CIGAR BAR IN THE CITY.
As designated smoking areas seem to vanish by the day, TG Cigars is pleased to feature the premier Washington D.C. cigar lounge. Open every day, the D.C. cigar store invites customers to enjoy a cigar on a lunch break, after work, or any other time to avoid smoking up their homes or other areas. In addition to having a place to enjoy a cigar, the cigar lounge at TG Cigars is also home to a variety of cigar events that the Washington D.C. cigar store hosts on a regular basis. Customers are invited to enjoy any one of the many cigar brands and makers of premium handmade cigars in the cigar bar. Also carrying cigar accessories and more, the tobacconist professionals at TG Cigars are pleased to be a full-service tobacco shop offering everything from house-blended tobaccos to cigar lighters, cigar ashtrays, and more. With cigar aficionado specialists on staff to assist with product selection, the Washington D.C. cigar shop and cigar lounge of TG Cigar is thrilled to be of service to the Washington D.C. natives and passing travelers alike. To find out more about the Washington D.C. cigar shop, customers are encouraged to peruse the Washington D.C. cigar website or contact TG Cigars for additional information at 1-877-280-8684
Negest Dawit (TG) – Owner
Bro. Mark E Jackson (The Mayor) – Business Partner http://3rddistrictques.org/Mark_E_Jackson_jr/
“As Always…Stay Smokey My Friends”
54 Alpha Omega District of Columbia Housing Authority “Beyond the Voucher” Program
The DCHA Housing Choice Voucher’s – Beyond the Voucher (BtV) program serves over 11,000 families in the District of Columbia.
The BtV program was established seven years ago and has become stronger each year. We are honored to be able to serve our communities by providing service learning programming for youth, economic independence support for adults, and stabilization support for seniors while ensuring they enjoy decent, safe and sanitary housing.
As a key partner, the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. and Alpha Omega Chapter continues to support our work each year. None of our programming would be possible without the support of organizations including HopeFinders, Inc/Cody Young Foundation, Virtual Go Green Inc., US Vets, the Department of Labor, Project WE, DC Scores, and many others.
We are always seeking additional partners. If you’re interested in partnering with us, please contact Mrs. Cheryl Robinson [email protected].
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