2020 BOOK Copy

Upsilon Gamma Gamma Chartered December 6, 1987

UPSILON GAMMA GAMMA CHAPTER Omega Year 2020

VISION

To be a premier chapter in Georgia and the 7th District, by creating and maintaining a lasting impression throughout our community, through a balance of God, family, and service. Striving to be the International Small Graduate Chapter of the Year.

Basileus Theme: “REMEMBER YOUR PROCESS” Secrecy, Excuses, Members vs Men, Bridge Builder, See It Through

AREAS OF EMPHASIS

Chapter and Family Relationships Build and maintain Pan Hell/Greek relationships Economic Partnership (Chapter/Organizations) Establish Business and Community partnerships Building Community Relationship Basileus Bro. Wesley Thrower Financial Solvency/marketing strategy for the Chapter (Ways and Means) Strengthen our Brand (remain relevant)

GOALS/WAY AHEAD

Active participation (Chapter/Mandated Program -Retention and reclamation -Build and maintain cohesive and responsive teams -Friendships and fellowship Conduct 2x Family Events in OY20 Develop and publish Chapter/Org Business Listing -Sponsorship/scholarship/partnership Leverage social media (FB/Tweeter/email, etc.)

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UPSILON GAMMA GAMMA CHAPTER Omega Year 2020

GOALS/WAY AHEAD

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Table of Contents

• ACHIEVEMENT WEEK……………………………………………………….. PAGE 5

• SCHOLARSHIP……………………………………………………………...... PAGE 16

• CONCLAVE / LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE DELEGATES……………..PAGE 17

• MEMORIAL SERVICE………………………………………………………..PAGE 18

• SOCIAL ACTION……………………………………………………………….PAGE 21

• TALENT HUNT…………………………………………………………………...... PAGE 33

• RECLAMATION / RETENTION……………………………………………..PAGE 34

• COLLEGE ENDOWMENT FUND……………………………………………PAGE 36

• NAACP LIFE MEMBER………………………………………………………PAGE 37

• INTERNATIONAL HEALTH INITIATIVES………………………………….PAGE 40

• OTHER LOCAL COMMUNITY BASED ACTIVITIES………………………..PAGE 41

• CHAPTER AWARDS AND OTHER RECOGNITION……………………..PAGE 61

Editor Notes:

2020 was a year of clarity and inward reﬂection of who we are. The vision of the Fort Gordon Ques stated at the beginning of the OY quickly changed due to the pandemic. If not for the application of our cardinal principles which we live by, what could have been a very bad year became a highly successful one of “service” and “lifting as we climb”. This workbook reﬂects the perseverance and ingenuity of UGG. We gratefully submit this workbook on behalf of our chapter and the editing team to tell our story. Thank you to our brothers,

Bro. Don Darden - Chief Editor Bro. Wesley Thrower - Editor Bro. Vadrekus O’Neal - Graphic Designer Bro. Shawn McGuire - Graphic Designer Bro. Dominic Warren - KRS Special Thanks to all Contributors

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“Now is The Time for Serious Thinking”

Observed each November and is designed to recognize those individuals at the local and international levels who have contributed to community uplift. A High School Essay Contest is to be held in conjunction with Achievement Week.

The Brothers of Upsilon Gamma Gamma kicked off Achievement week with the annual banquet. Hosted at the Fort Gordon Conference and Catering Center. Over 68 individuals attended to event. The 18th Georgia State Rep. Brother L. Keith Reddings was the guest speaker

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National Achievement Week is a mandated program of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., that was originally designed to promote the study of African American life and history. Its beginnings date back to the 1920 Grand Conclave in Nashville. It was at this Conclave that Bro. Carter G. Woodson inspired the overall idea. In 1927, at his urging, the Fraternity made National Negro Achievement Week an annual observance. In 1976, this commemoration evolved into Immediate past Basileus Bro. Chuck Black History Month. Presently, Walker of UGG with 18th Georgia State the Achievement Week Program is used to recognize those Rep. L. Keith Redding (guest speaker) individuals at the local and national levels who have made signiﬁcant contributions toward improving the quality of life for African Americans.

From Right to left: Basileus Bro. W. Thrower, Vice Basileus Bro. G. Walker, Keeper of Records and Seals Bro. D. Warren, and Chaplain Bro. C. Davis of Upsilon Gamma Gamma

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2019 Achievement Week Banquet

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On 11 November 2018, Omega Men of UGG attended the Blue Goose Veterans Home Veterans Day program and passed out USA ﬂag lapel pins to the veterans. Following the Veterans Day program eight brothers attended the Veterans Day parade and then attended Operation Tailgate, Honoring Those Veterans Who Served.

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FELLOWSHIP NIGHT (ACHIEVEMENT WEEK)

Fellowship

Upsilon Gamma Gamma members took advantage of the time to socialize and encourage fellowship during Achievement Week. The Chapter hosted Bible study, a Reclamation Fish Fry, and family Bowling

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On 12 November, Brothers came out and supported our partnership with Freedom Park Elementary School and assisted with bus duty and passing out pencils to the students.

Brothers from UGG passing out pencils at morning Bus Duty at Freedom Park School

Brothers from UGG participating in the monthly lunch duty at Freedom Park School

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BIBLE STUDY (ACHIEVEMENT WEEK)

On 13 November, all Brothers were encouraged to attend Bible Study. Bible study was conducted at Bldg. 3, Fort Gordon and facilitated by Brother Dubois. Following bible study, the brothers ate hors d oeuvres and fellowshipped.

Pictured from left to right: Bro Davis, Bro Warren, Bro Bonner, Bro Lucas, Bro Martin, Bro Dubois, Bro Blake, Bro Boykins, and Bro Thrower. Bible Study was facilitated by Bro Dubois

Upsilon Gamma Gamma gathered for fellowship immediately following bible study.

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OMEGA PSI PHI FRATERNITY, INC. REDEDICATION CEREMONY

Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. is an international fraternity with over 750 undergraduate and graduate chapters. The fraternity was founded on November 17, 1911 by three Howard University students, Edgar Amos Love, Oscar J. Cooper and Frank Coleman, and their faculty adviser, Dr. Ernest Everett Just. Omega Psi Phi is the ﬁrst predominantly African-American fraternity to be founded at a historically black university.

Each year during the founding eve of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., the brothers travel back to “the yard” where it all started on the campus of Howard University. Massed together in the spirit of brotherhood & friendship, brothers pay homage and respect to the founders who created our illustrious fraternity and reﬂect on their obligations of SERVICE and UPLIFT to our communities.

Photo of Alpha Chapter, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, INC. Howard University, Washington D.C.

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ACHIEVEMENT WEEK FINAL REPORT

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ESSAY CONTEST 2019

2019 winning essay

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2019 ESSAY CONTEST WINNERS

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SCHOLARSHIP

On 16 November, scholarship committee received Five

Colonel Charles Young scholarship packets. Packets were

reviewed and the top three were selected as scholarship

winners for the following amounts: $1,000 for ﬁrst place,

and $500.00 for 2nd and 3rd place.

K. Tran (1st)

L. Brinson (2nd)

B. Bryant (3rd)

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CONCLAVE / LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE

Conclave conference delegates for 2020 Virtual Conclave Bro. Wesley Thrower, ΥΓΓ 3-14, Basileus Bro. Gentry Walker, ΥΓΓ, 2-18, Vice Basileus Bro. Dominic Warren, ΥΓΓ 1-18, Keeper of Records and Seals

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MEMORIAL SERVICE

ON MARCH 8, 2020, UPSILON GAMMA GAMMA HELD ITS MEMORIAL SERVICE AT THE CHRISTIAN CITY OF PRAISE CHURCH.

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SOCIAL ACTION

On 10 December, the UGG Executive Council attended and supported the Augusta NPHC Christmas Leadership Social. The Executive Councils from D9 Augusta came together to pledge their continued support to the community and each other. It also provided a time to deconﬂict scheduling of major social events in the community

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On 2 November, UGG sponsored the Cyber and Robotics Team for the Middle school raised $250 for two Cyber Teams to participate in the National Cyber Competition. One Team went on to the next level competition while the second Team failed to qualify. We provided Cyber mentors to help the second Team work on Team Skills and Cyber fundamentals.

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On 12 December, UGG presented the Fort Gordon Christmas House with a $500 Donation

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On 14 December, Upsilon Gamma Gamma chapter supported the Salvation Army Bell Ringing at the Evans Kroger’s. The event was successful, as the chapter along with support from the Lamplighters collected $247.37

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December 19, 2019 Each December on National Wreaths Across America Day, our mission to Remember, Honor and Teach is carried out by coordinating wreath-laying ceremonies at Arlington National Cemetery, as well as at more than 2,100 additional locations in all 50 U.S. states, at sea and abroad.

Cub Scout Pack 0108 Grovetown Dept of Public Safety lead by Bro. Vadrekaus O’Neal of Upsilon Gamma Gamma participated in Wreaths across America

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- On 20 December, Upsilon Gamma Gamma chapter provided support to the staff of the Master’s Table “Soup Kitchen” Augusta, Georgia preparing and serving food, and cleaning the facility after the afternoon lunch celebration. Great support from the chapter resulting in the feeding of many people in the downtown community.

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On Monday, March 16, 2020, the surrounding schools were shut down, due to COVID 19. The issue of feeding students during COVID 19 became the primary concern for local leaders. Augusta school districts had a creative a strategic plan to have meals that can be picked up at the local schools. UGG Brothers handed out lunches at seven different schools, as well as participated in deliveries. There were over 1000 meals (breakfast and lunch combos) provided daily. UGG also identified other opportunities to help the community, resulting in milk and lunches with expiration dates being used the following Monday. Brothers also delivered leftover food and milk to the homeless, soup kitchens, and food pantries. Between March 14, 2020 and May 8, 2020, UGG Brothers assisted in providing over 70,000 meals to school-age children, Salvation Army Kitchen, and the homeless. These activities were performed by individual Brothers going to the schools nearest them; utilizing protective gear, practicing physical distancing, and keeping their families and themselves safe. Although the impact of social distancing and shelter in place has challenged the community, including how Omega Men function and support the community, UGG continues to be innovative in making a difference and remaining responsive to the needs of the community. In the era of so many new problems, Upsilon Gamma Gamma, Graduate Chapter quickly stepped in and contributed greatly impacting the local community.

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ON 14 MARCH, CHAPTER COLLECTED 765 POUNDS OF CAN GOODS AND DELIVERED THEM GOLDEN HARVEST CENTER WAREHOUSE.

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On 13 June, chapter repeated the activities of 14 March, providing 635 pounds of food, while maintaining a voter registration station. All total, UGG provided 224 man hours of service to the community

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On 14 March, and 13 June, Upsilon Gamma Gamma chapter, along with Psi Omega Chapter, held a Can Good Food Drive for the Golden Harvest Food Banks, as well as a Voter Registration Drive in front of the Super Walmart on Deans bridge road, Augusta Georgia.

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Sweetheart Dinner 5Ws VISION

Who: Upsilon Gamma Gamma

What: Sweetheart Dinner

When: 8 February 2020

Where: Bonefish Grill, Augusta, GA

Why: To celebrate that special love

Areas Of Emphasis Goals/Way Ahead Celebrated Love & Life Continue the Sweetheart dinner at a new location in 2021 Build new relationships Fellowshipped with Brothers & First Fellowship more as couples Ladies/Significant one(s)

Played Dating Games

Dined Sufficiently

Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.

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On 21 February 2020, Upsilon Gamma Gamma Chapter attended Omega Day at the Capital.

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On May 8, 2020, Upsilon Gamma Gamma hosted and participated in the 1st Annual Ahmaud Arbery walk to honor the young man gunned down while jogging in his Savannah Neighborhood. As a result, the brothers meet at the Euchee Creek Nature Trail, Patriots Park, Grovetown, GA., for our weekly Friday health, walk, jog or ride.

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20 November 2019, Upsilon Gamma Gamma partnered with The New Georgia Project and Hephzibah High School for the ﬁrst Voter’s Registration drive of the year. The drive resulted in 93 students registered to vote.

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UGG along with several representatives from the PAN-HEL supported the Movement and protest of senseless violence against people of color

AUGUSTA (WFXG) – Georgia’s second largest city shows that you can hold a protest without using violence. Ray Montana, the CEO and Founder of CSRA Street Justice Council, organized the peaceful rally.

BLM CSRA May 31 - Jun 1 2020

“They can have their message heard, and in a safe manner,” Sheriff Roundtree says.

People at today’s protest said they will continue expressing the message that black lives matter. Another protest is expected to happen in Columbia County, over at the Lady Antebellum Pavilion at noon.

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On 23 February 2020, a Quarterly church visit was held at Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church, 1415 Jones Street Augusta, GA 30901, where Brother Beotis Clark (Fall ‘18 Sigma Pi) serves as pastor. There were 7 Brothers in attendance. A monetary gift of $100 was donated to Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church on behalf of Upsilon Gamma Gamma chapter.

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On 16 March, Richmond and Columbia County schools were shut down due to the corona virus, creating a serious issue for feeding students on meal plans for breakfast and lunch for those school districts. Augusta school districts had a plan but not the manpower. Chapter responded by volunteering, handing out to go meals at seven different schools, as well as helping in the daily delivery of over 1000 meals (breakfast and lunch combos). Between March 14th and May 8th chapter assisted in providing over 70,000 meals including 800 crates of milk to school age children. In addition, chapter delivered leftover food and milk to the homeless, soup kitchens, and food pantries. In all, chapter provided 1008 manhours of service during this two-month period

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On 28 March, chapter provided community support across continents and borders. UGG partnered with TEAM CSR Ghana to help impact communities by building boreholes and supporting two support organizations. Brother Jonathan Akauamoah, of Tau Chi (TX) Chapter, and CEO of TEAM CSR assisted in the selection of Street Girls Aid, a shelter for homeless young girls escaping forced marriages and other abuses, and Mother love Foundation, an Orphanage for abandoned children with HIV and AIDS, infected and affected children who are orphans rejected by community members and society due to stigma and discrimination, making it difﬁcult for them to live their life.

As the Ghana government instituted a lock down due to COVID-19, people were hoarding food at prices that had more than doubled, making it difﬁcult for these two organizations that depended on food donations to feed their wards. Despite the challenges to social distancing, working from home, and volunteering in our community, chapter was able to provide uplift halfway around the world by providing $200 worth of food for these organizations. The leadership, Reverend John Azumah and his wife, expressed their personal gratitude to the chapter via Whatsapp platform. The home is registered at the registrar general department of Ghana and the social welfare department of Georgia east municipal assembly.

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On 9 May, Upsilon Gamma Gamma chapter with assistance from Tau Chi chapter “Ghana Ques” commissioned and raised $4,000 to donate a Borehole in Ghana (Afrokrotia). All money was generated by charitable donation and transferred to the Blessed to Bless Foundation for remittance to TEAM CSR Ghana. This was especially important as it made water available during the COVID-19 pandemic; reduced the trek of young men and women searching for water; as well as, having to boil and sanitize water, helping to prevent the potential spread of the COVID-19. While only a few hundred live in the community, it will support thousands in the Afrokrotia area.

PROJECT TITLE: PROVISION OF POTABLE WATER PROJECT FOR AFROKROTIA COMMUNITY

DISTRICT: AKWAMUFIE

REGION: EASTERN

SUBMITTED BY: TEAM CSR

AMOUNT REQUESTED: GH¢ 20,000 ( 4000 USD)

DURATION: ONE (1) Month

Great support from our friends and family. Every donation was welcomed (10,20, 50, 100, dollars or more). We raised $1925 of the $8000 goal. This effort supported two wells for two selected villages. The Blessed to Bless Foundation sponsored $500 to survey the wells; money was provided to Brother Jonathan Akuamoah (1-Sp87-Psi Gamma-Kent State) Chief Engineer.

Site was surveyed 17 January. Afrokrotia is located in the Eastern Region of Ghana, a part of the Akwamufie township. It has over 500 people, surrounded by other smaller townships.

This project directly supports a social action program for the Upsilon Gamma Gamma Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc.

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On 17 March, chapter cancelled annual Talent Hunt to be held at Macedonia Church of Grovetown. Subsequently, the International Talent Hunt Committee, in consultation with its advisors, voted to suspend the International Talent Hunt, due to the health

Limited to First Twenty Acts by February 9, 2020 Participants-FREE

March 22nd from 3:00-5:00 pm. Held at Macedonia Church of Grovetown on 304 UN Court, Grovetown GA

1st Place - $300 2nd Place- $200 3rd Place- $100

POC: John Singleton (757) 320-8007

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Between November 1, 2019, and October 31, 2020, chapter reached out to and encouraged non-financial, non-reclaimable, and financial Brothers in an effort to fraternize with the Chapter, and at large. Chapter created an inclusive chapter email distribution for all Brothers affiliated with Upsilon Gamma Gamma, resulting in positive feedback on the subject of Honorary Brothers, MSP, and the sick and shut-in. In addition, brothers responded well to the announcement and support of the Zoom MSP training, which included the sacrifice of time from three brothers stationed in Korea, Japan, and Texas. During this time, the chapter continued to have fraternity fellowship as noted below:

3 November, Wild Wing Café’, hosted by Achievement Week Committee 9 November, LSU vs Alabama Football Game, hosted by Brother Andre Conner 6 December, Chapter Anniversary, hosted by Brother Carlton Blake 28 December, College Football Playoffs, hosted by Brother Andre Conner 13 January, College Football National Championship, hosted by Brother Andre Conner 19 January, NFC/AFC NFL Championship Game, hosted by Brother Andre Conner 8 February, Sweetheart Dinner, hosted by UGG 20 February, Fraternity & Friendship, hosted by Brother Andre Conner 10 April, Drive by BBQ, hosted Brother Andre Conner 16 April, Drive by BBQ, hosted Brother Andre Conner 22 May, Fish Fry, hosted by Brother Chuck Walker 11 July, Fish Fry, hosted Brother Andre Conner 18 July, Virtual Clave BBQ hosted by Brother R Wesley Thrower

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Reclamation cont…

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COLLEGE ENDOWMENT FUND

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Members of the Augusta NAACP 5165-B, Augusta Richmond County Branch, P.O. Box 1951 Augusta, Ga 30903

Upsilon Gamma Gamma Chapter, Life Membership # 6251756-

Bro. Wesley Thrower, adult member Bro. Quinzel Chestnut, adult member Bro. Mohandas Martin, adult member

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On 18 January 2020, Upsilon Gamma Gamma chapter supported the Augusta Martin Luther King, Jr., parade. Omega motorcycle riders lead the way, as chapter provided a large ﬂoat decorated with fraternity colors and chapter banner. Young men from the Lamplighters and Chapter members children assisted the chapter with handing out candy.

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MLK PARADE 2020

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- On 20 January 2020, Upsilon Gamma Gamma chapter supported the 23rd annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Unity Breakfast at the Augusta Marriott Hotel and convention center with Augusta, Richmond county state court solicitor, the Honorable Omeeka P. Loggins, keynote speaker.

Omeeka P. Loggins Solicitor General

Pictured left to right: Bro. Perry Smith UGG, Bro. Mohindas Martin UGG, Bro. Westley Thrower UGG, Bro. Steven Morris Psi Omega, and Bro. Lavone Boykins UGG

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INTERNATIONAL HEALTH INITIATIVES

Between 1 November and 31 October 2020, Upsilon Gamma Gamma chapter partnered with Shepeard community blood center in hosting two or more Charles Drew blood drives a year.

On 14 March, chapter hosted a blood drive at the Super Walmart on deans bridge road in Augusta. A total of 7 people donated blood, contributing to 5 units of life-saving blood being collected.

On 13 June, chapter hosted a blood drive at the Super Walmart on deans bridge road in Augusta. A total of 5 people donated blood, contributing to 5 units of life- saving blood being collected.

On 20 May, chapter worked with Richmond county public health department to send emails and multi-media text invites to the community for free COVID-19 testing, and testing site locations.

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Treatments invented at St. Jude have helped push the overall childhood cancer survival rate from 20% to more than 80% since they opened more than 50 years ago. And they won’t stop until no child dies from cancer. St. Jude creates more clinical trials for childhood cancer than any other children's hospital in the U.S. The brothers of Upsilon Gamma Gamma Chapter of the Omega Psi Phi INC. have answered the call to help with contributions for donations.

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OTHER LOCAL COMMUNITY BASED ACTIVITIES

UGG supported the Freedom Park Elementary and Middle Schools on Fort Gordon Georgia, from November 1st, 2019, until 22 May 2020. Met school buses on the ﬁrst and third Mondays of each month until schools closed; gave out purple colored #2 pencil to the students; read to the students in the elementary school once a month, for one hour, with one brother per classroom. Additionally, held a learn to tie a tie day for the kids. This included the young girls who expressed interest in learning to tie bow ties. Brothers available during lunch hour

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Andrew A. Jefferson SR Chapter of Omega Lamplighters

Sponsored by Upsilon Gamma Gamma Chapter of Omega Psi Phi, INC

The Omega Lamplighters Inc., is a youth leadership organization for young men in grades Fourth through Twelfth, chartered in 2018 by Bro. Earl Eubanks of Upsilon Gamma Gamma Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.

Our program was founded on the principles of Leadership, Academics, Bro. Andrew A. Jefferson, 4-04 Maturity, and Perseverance. (Omega Chapter) Upsilon Gamma Gamma Our mission is to empower secondary aged youth with academic and social skills, community connections, and progressive opportunities necessary to Jefferson “was a servant,” who wanted to make a ensure their roles as active, educated, and responsible citizens. difference. “That’s why he was an educator, because he wanted to give back.” Our aim is to turn good young men into GREAT young men!

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Between November 2019 and the present, Upsilon Gamma Gamma Chapter facilitated creation and activation of the Brother Andrew Jefferson Sr Chapter of Omega Lamplighters. The Lamplighters are for young men eight grade thru twelfth. This last school year we only had eight through eleven. We now have three Seniors this coming year. The Omega Lamplighter organization meets on the first and third Saturdays of each month. Upsilon Gamma Gamma Chapter partnered with the Augusta Boys and Girls Club to facilitate a meeting place. Since the COVID-19 social distancing the Lamplighters have met on Zoom, teleconferencing, and once outside in a park with mask. Some of the workshops shared with these young men were: Public Speaking, Leadership, Dress, Interacting with Adults, Career Selection, Prayer, College Preparation, March down/Hop practice, and ongoing tutoring for their schoolwork. Tutoring was provided every Wednesday at the Richmond County Library, and on Zoom when the Library closed. Most importantly, some of the ministers in the chapter provide one on one counseling for the young men when requested. The constant contact with the young men was essential, and they were able reach out to the Brothers via text groups, and WhatsApp. This first year we provided every young man with a grey suit, black shoes, tie, Grey wool cap, Lamplighter sweatshirt, T-shirt, and mask. We monitor their report cards and receive feedback from their parents on their conduct, and sometimes personal issue. This has been a very successful first year.

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Omega Lamplighters Cont..

Lamp Lighters at the Battle of the Bands supporting one of their Brothers

Brother Rucker

Omega Lamplighter Mentor Brother Blake

Brother Eubanks and Brother Blake talk with parents about future projects for OLLs.

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UPSILON GAMMA GAMMA (UGG) CHAPTER OMEGA PSI PHI FRATERNITY, INC P. O. BOX 7115 FT. GORDON, GA 30905 http://www.ques-ugg.org 07 January 2020

To: Upsilon Gamma Gamma Chapter From: Carl Davis, II, Chairman of Quarterly Church Function

Subj: FINAL QUARTERLY CHURCH VISIT REPORT

1. On 22 December 2019 a Quarterly Church Visit was held at Good Shepard Baptist Church located at 1714 Olive Road Augusta, GA 30904. The visit was well received and recognized by the Pastor, Clarence Moore.

2. There were 5 Brothers in attendance along with representation from the Omega Lamplighters. The Omega Lamplighters were all in uniform and the Brothers present assisted them in recognizing Bro. Andrew Jefferson’s (Omega Chapter) wife who is a member of Good Shepard.

3. The Pastor recognized Upsilon Gamma Gamma Chapter, as well as the Omega Lamplighters with informing the congregation that we are well represented when it comes to mentorship and stated that if any high school teen is interested in becoming an Omega Lamplighter, to make note of who was in attendance to get more information on how they can become a part of the Omega Lamplighters.

4. Pictures listed below.

Fraternally Carl Davis 4-SPR 18, UGG Cell: 706-910-4100 / email: [email protected]

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CHAPTER AWARDS AND OTHER RECOGNITION

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The Upsilon Gamma Gamma Chapter was recognized by the Columbia County Alternative School for speaking to their students on the 25th of February 2020

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On June 23rd 2020, the Chapter was recognized by “The Daily Graphic” a National Newspaper in Ghana Africa. We were thanked by the National Government for our contribution a Borehole. Our Borehole commissioning picture was place in the article to highlight the efforts to Uplift the communities.

Upsilon Gamma Gamma Chapter was also recognized for contributing much needed supplies to the Mother of Love Foundation Orphanage.

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