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The Spingarn Medal Excerpts From A Speech Given By Brother Earl G. Graves

In The Company Of Great Men 2007 Top 10 Outstanding Young Americans Award Brother Captain Sean P. Hoggs

Brother Dorsey C. Miller, Jr. Census Bureau Appointment

BROTHER CHARLES A. CHRISTOPHER, SR., MD SURGEON GENERAL TO OMEGA Contents Omega’s Clarion Call Contents Pages Omega’s Clarion Call Vol. 1 * No. 3 * Flall 2007 An official publication of Grand Officers And Supreme Council Members Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. 1 Former Grand Basilei Omega’s Clarion Call is published quarterly 2 (Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter) by Omega District Representatives Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. at its publications 3 office: 3951 Snapfinger Parkway; Decatur, GA 30035. Editorial Board 4 Omega’s Clarion Call is mailed non-profit, Message From The Grand Basileus standard mail with postage paid at Decatur, 5 GA 30035 and additional mailing offices. Postmaster: Editor’s Commentary 7 Cover Story: Omega’s Surgeon General Send address changes to: 9 Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. The Spingarn Medal 3951 Snapfinger Parkway 12 Decatur, GA 30035 In The Company of Great Men 14 Census Bureau Appointment Omega’s Clarion Call deadlines 15 Caregivers Spring Issue - February 15 17 Summer Issue – May 15 Social Action Fall Issue- August 15 25 Winter Issue – November 15 Mandated Programs 39 Human Interest DEADLINES ARE 53 SUBJECT TO CHANGE Omega Chapter OMEGA PSI PHI FRATERNITY, INC. 71 Omega’s Clarion Call Grand OfficersOMEGA’S and GRANDSupreme OFFICERS Council Members

Warren G. Lee Jr. Carl A. Blunt Brian S. Gundy Charles A. Bruce Grand Basileus 1st Vice Grand Basileus 2nd Vice Grand Basileus Grand Keeper Of Records And Seal (972) 484-9517 - Office (602) 263-7500 - Office (214) 621-7946 - Cell (636) 227-3254 - Home (972) 484-9704 - Office Fax (480) 502-3669 - Home [email protected] (314) 553-3539 - Work (972) 503-2718 - Home (415) 468-2829 – Home (Sf) (314) 703-6403 – Cell (972) 503-2715 - Home Fax (415) 468-2829 – Cell (Sf) [email protected] (214) 587-2266 - Cell (415) 652-6223 - Cell [email protected] [email protected]

Antonio F. Knox Michael R. Adams. Rev. Farrell Duncombe George H. Grace Grand Keeper Of Finance Grand Counselor Grand Chaplain Immediate Past Grand Basileus (919) 839-8065 – Home (225) 925-0208 – Home (334) 288-6634 – Home (305) 260-8083 – Office (919) 571-4888 – Work (225) 346-8716 – Work (334) 322-3640 – Cell (305) 232-1600 – Home (919) 609-8569 – Cell (225) 892-4010 - Cell (334) 318-6847– Cell (888) 929-7538 – Pager [email protected] [email protected] (334) 727-4821 – Office (305) 238-2921 – Fax (334) 727-4757 – Office (305) 936-6435 – Cell [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Benjamin L. Hart Joseph F. Bowers Jr. James Mckoy Walter G. Body Undergraduate Representative Undergraduate Representative Undergraduate Representatve Grand Marshal (601) 398-2261 - Home (313) 538-9643 – Home (704) 852-4070 – Home Home 205-942-5735 (601) 540-2961 – Cell (734) 487-3586 – Work (919) 423-2242 – Cell Work 205-849-4785 (601) 979-2571 - Work [email protected] [email protected] Cell 205-410-8745 [email protected] [email protected] Email [email protected]

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OMEGA’SFORMER FORMER GRAND BASILEIGRAND AND BASILEI EX - OFFICIO SUPREME COUNCIL MEMBERS

George H. Grace - (37th) James S. Avery (28th) Dr. Edward J. Braynon, Jr. (30th) Burnel E. Coulon (31st) Immediate Past Grand Basileus Olmf Board Member Olmf Board Member Olmf Board Member (305) 260-8083 – Office (609) 409-1365 - Home (305) 932-7433 – Home/fax (317) 293-9919 – Home/fax (305) 232-1600 – Home (609) 409-1384 – Fax Contact – Keith (Son), 404- 241-4553 (317) 523-8919 (888) 929-7538 – Pager [email protected] [email protected] (305) 238-2921 – Fax Quette – Joan [email protected] (305) 936-6435 – Cell [email protected] [email protected]

Dr. Moses C. Norman, Sr. (33rd) C. Tyrone Gilmore, Sr. (34th) Dr. Dorsey Miller (35th) Lloyd Jordan Esq. (36th) (404) 696-8519 -home (864) 576-6348 – Home (954) 755-4822 – Home (202) 663-7272 – Office [email protected] (864) 594-4398 - Fax (954) 753-0864 – Home Fax (202) 256-3109 - Cell (864) 809-7707 - Cell (954) 332-0366 – Work (202) 419-2838 – Fax [email protected] (954) 332-0368 – Fax [email protected] (954) 298-4042 – Cell [email protected] [email protected]

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2 Omega’s Clarion Call DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVES AND OMEGA’SSUPREME DISTRIC COUNCIL REPRESENTATVES MEMBERS

Vaughn M. Willis Marvin C. Dillard Mark E. Jackson Dewey Ortiz 1st District Representative 2nd District Representative 3rd District Representative 4th District Representative (203) 287-1941 – Home (201) 567-9819-home (202) 829-5256 – Home (614) 692-8257 work (203) 789-7111 – Work (201) 567-8306-home Fax (703) 601-3929 – Work (614) 657-7044 home (203) 537-7307 – Cell (201) 220-1897-cell (202) 491-6011- Cell [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] - [email protected] [email protected]

Horace W. Chase Charles J. Worth Joseph T. Williams Jeffrey T. Smith 5th District Representative 6th District Representative 7th District Representative 8th District Representative (731) 668-1799 – Home (252) 257-0787-home (334) 727-2566 – Home/fax (800) 842-2638 Ext. 2166 – Office (731) 695-0238 - Cell (252) 456-4738-fax (334)) 703-0346 – Cell (303) 375-0514 – Home (731) 425-2610 – Work (252) 456-2004-work [email protected] (303) 513-4437 - Cell [email protected] (252) 213-1818-cell [email protected] [email protected]

Willie “Mercenary” Hinchen Glenn A. Matthews Charles C. Peevy Jonathan N. Griffin Sr. 9th District Representative 10th District Representative 12th District Representative 13th District Representative Home: 972-274-3195 (608) 240-3612-work (602) 617-3443 - Cell 011-49-160-331-8028 – Cell Cell: 972-979-4770 (414) 562-9479-home (480) 219-5269 (803) 287-2628 – Worldwide E-mail: [email protected] (414) 617-9464-cell [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

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Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Fall 2007, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Omega’s Clarion Call Publication Editorial Board

Volume I * No. 2 * Summer 2007 * www.oppf.org mega’smega’s ClarionClarion CallCall

Managing Editor Brother Troy Moore 3951 Snapfinger Parkway Decatur, GA 30035 (214)-769-5245 (c) (972)-554-1141, ext. 286 (o) Email: [email protected] The Spingarn Medal Excerpts From A Speech Given Editorial Board By Brother Earl G. Graves Brother Carl A. Blunt Brother Reginald L. Braddock In The Company Of Great Men Brother Charles A. Bruce 2007 Top 10 Outstanding Young Americans Award Brother Charles Johnson, Jr. Brother Captain Sean P. Hoggs Brother Warren G. Lee, Jr. Brother Troy Moore Brother Dorsey C. Miller, Jr. Brother Walter T. Richardson Census Bureau Appointment Brother George A. Smith

Contributing Writers Brother Kalon Winn Brother Carl A. Blunt BROTHER CHARLES A. CHRISTOPHER, SR., MD SURGEON GENERAL TO OMEGA District Directors Of Public Relations 1st District: Brother Keith Matthews 2nd District: Brother Zanes Cypress 3rd District: Brother Terrence Gilliam About The Cover 4th District: Brother Christopher Welch 5th District: Brother L. Rodney Bennett 6th District: Michael A. Boykin Brother Charles A. Christopher, Sr., MD. 7th District: Brother Darron Toston 8th District: Brother Trevis Sallis Surgeon General To Omega 9th District: Brother Roger T. Watkins Assistant: Brother Wayne Pollard 10th District: Brother Tim Tyler The cover features Brother Charles A. Christo- 12th District: Brother Robert L. Woodson 13th District: Brother Eugene M. Horton, Jr. pher, Sr., MD. After accepting the appointment Brother Federico Waldrond (Korea) as Surgeon General, Brother Dr. Christopher, International Photographer Sr. began working on the Health Fair for the Emeritus Brother John H. Williams 2006 Grand Conclave in Little Rock, Arkan- International Photographer sas. Working very closely with Grand Marshal, Brother Reginald Braddock Assistant International Brother Dr. Derek Lewis, MD, they were able Photographers to secure booth space sponsorships and a title Brother James Witherspoon Brother Manny McCrea sponsor grant of $15,000 from NitroMed Phar- Brother George T. Smith maceuticals. A major health fair with more than Brother Galvin Crisp Jr. Brother Wayne Pollard 30 booths was a first for the Fraternity and af- Brother D’Wayne S. Young forded goodwill medical information on a level Brother Curtis Lawrence Videographer Brother Curtis Lawrence the Fraternity had never before witnessed.

4 Omega’s Clarion Call Message From The Grand Basileus

I have often heard it said, “if you don’t stand for something, you will fall for anything!” It is apparent that our Founders understood the need to stand for something because we now have Omega Dear to call our own. Similarly, I believe we have a calling to make a difference in the lives of our people. What we stand for as an organization is set forth in the preamble and purpose found in our constitution.

We are striving to improve communication within our organization. During my brief tenure, we have added Omega’s Clarion Call, and used our website, the Internet, and the telephone to bring clear, correct, and consistent information to you in a timely manner. Your response to our efforts has been very encouraging. Thank you. I am convinced that clear, consistent, and correct communication will improve our effectiveness as an organization.

Earlier, we announced the availability of the My Page portion of the Fraternity’s In- ternational website. Individual Brothers now have the capability to update their own personal profile with the Fraternity. Since its inception, hundreds of you have visited the site to view or update information. To do so, you must have Internet access. When you logon to the Internet, point your browser to www.oppf.org, and then sign in to the Member’s Only section. Instructions for signing in are on the sign in page. 38th Grand Basileus, When you have logged into the Member’s Only section, click on the link to the My Brother Warren G. Lee, Jr. Page section. You will then have an opportunity to review your information in the Inter- national Office’s files. If you have the skill and the will, you can update your mailing -ad dress, your email address, telephone numbers, and change your password. You can even upload a different photo for use on your membership card!

For those of you without the skill or the will, you may still keep your information current by providing it to your Chapter’s KRS who will in turn provide the information to IHQ for processing. Notwithstanding, I want to encourage every Brother to visit the Fraternity’s website and review your individual My Page Profile. I also want to encourage every Brother to become familiar with the LockBox. It will greatly improve the accuracy and timeliness of our cash handling for major events.

We are moving toward a paradigm shift in how we view ourselves and how the world views us. Change is neither comfortable nor easy. Nevertheless, we are creating tools to make it easier to be a good Omega Man. However, we are mindful that not everything is for everyone. Help us to serve you better by telling us how we are meeting your needs.

5 Omega’s Clarion Call From The Desk Of The Managing Editor: Omega Partners Brother Troy Moore Omega’s Clarion Call Editorial Board Policies The Friendship Foundation: The Friendship Foundation Inc. (FFI) professionally Omega’s Clarion Call is one of three official publications manages Omega World Center. The staff of property of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Like its predecessor, management professionals has been recognized for its this publication is charged with providing a quality magazine which is representative of the high standards of outstanding customer service. The facilities are available the organization and contains substantive and informative for Awards Ceremonies, Business Meetings, Classes, materials for its readers. Seminars & Forums and Weddings & Receptions.

Editorial Board Policies And Procedures Omega Life Membership Foundation, Inc.: The Omega Life Membership Foundation, Inc. was All chapter articles must be submitted directly to the District Director of Public Relations before the deadline established in 1984. It was chartered to aid organizations dates. This will allow for editing by the District Director of involved in charitable, educational, scholastic and Public Relations prior to submission to the International scientific pursuits. It has supported a number of Uplift Editor. All articles will be submitted by the DDPR’s by and Scholastic projects and initiatives started and email only to [email protected]. A maximum of endorsed by Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. three articles per chapter will be allowed per publication / edition. Omega Charities, Inc.: All articles must be reviewed for grammatical perfection, Omega Charities, Inc. is a non-profit organization that correct spelling, and proper tense and syntax. They must provides educational and youth training for young men also be reviewed for acceptable composition and form, and community services for the needy throughout the relevance and journalistic style. The articles should United States. address who, what, when, where, and how. They should not exceed one page and they should be single spaced only. Omega Development Corporation: Photos should have captions which will properly identify The preferred usage of the Omega Development the persons and the event or they will not be used. Corporation is to be Omega’s primary non-profit entity The Omega’s Clarion Call Editorial Board reserves the that partners with other various organizations for the right to reject any article or to make any editorial changes purposes providing good will to humanity. deemed appropriate. Omega Federal Credit Union: OCC Delivery With the potential to have more than 100,000 members, In order to insure that a copy of OCC is received, Omega Federal Credit Union has opened many Brothers must have a deliverable address. The “My Page” section of the Fratenity’s official website will financial avenues for the Fraternity’s members, families allow an instant update of your address. Go on line to and employees. Working with an excellent team of www.oppf.org to make any needed changes. Brothers dedicated Board Members and Committees, we now should also check with their local post offices to verify if have a competitive, financially secure credit union. there are any pending address forwarding requests, mail Brothers are encouraged to join, save, borrow and take holding requests or address change requests on file. advantage of all the services available. Omega Federal Brother Troy Moore Credit Union will continue to increase its services and Managing Editor of Omega’s Clarion Call welcomes new ideas, input and suggestions to make this Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. 3951 Snapfinger Parkway credit union the finest in the world at servicing the needs Decatur, GA 30035 of the Brotherhood.

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THE PLIGHT OF THE CAREGIVER Sacrifice And The Pursuit Of Edification

It is important that we as United States and limits eligibility to the elderly and to Brothers in Omega understand those with disabilities. Medicare also has cumbersome what it means to be a caregiver. and confusing definitions of homebound, medical Most medical studies on the necessity and the need for intermittent care versus subject suggest that the odds continuous care. Home health aide services are provided are in favor of everyone, at only when there is a need for skilled nursing care. Recent some point in their lives, changes in the Medicare home health payment system becoming a caregiver for a provide disincentives for agencies to serve individuals spouse, an elderly parent, with long-term care needs. a child or grandchild. If Medicare’s dependability as a supplement to family you are a caregiver or have care giving has been dramatically reduced. State Brother Troy Moore been, as I have been, you funded Medicaid programs have the legal authority to have a profound understanding of the emotional and provide long-term care and could fill in the gap created psychological sacrifice that comes with the commitment by Medicare cutbacks, but most are said to now have a you must make. For those who have not taken the plunge, strong nursing home bias and have a policy of shifting there is much to discuss to prepare you for the inevitable to Medicare as many home care costs as possible. journey of sacrifice and the pursuit of edification. Continuation of this practice will increase pressures Estimates run everywhere on the number of adults in on unpaid caregivers, which can potentially lead to a the United States who are currently providing informal stressful and unsafe environment for the caregiver and care (unpaid care) to relatives and friends. The numbers the recipient. Caregivers who are put in this position are appear to settle in at approximately 25 to 50 million. The likely to become recipients themselves, further draining financial equivalent of these services is estimated to be limited resources. around the figure of 196 billion per year. This far exceeds The tragedies and inevitabilities of life that place national spending for home healthcare and nursing home individuals into the role of caregiver know no bounds of care. socio-economic levels, age, race, religion or work status. Informal health care positively affects the physical and However, studies have shown that the rural caregiver psychological well being of those receiving care, but this is usually in a more difficult position than his urban comes at a personal cost to the caregiver. Past medical counterpart. The rural caregiver faces challenges such studies have shown that care giving can adversely as transportation, separation from extended family and influence the caregiver’s psychological health through standard of living deficits. added strain, stress and depression. Family caregivers It is generally assumed that since there is a strong feeling are especially less likely to consider or even engage in of family among residents of rural communities, there preventive health behaviors, thus putting themselves will always be someone to take care of a person in need, at an increased risk for death. Risk factors are not as well as to provide respite care for the caregiver. It is necessarily the same for all caregivers. Factors such as also assumed that the cost of living in a rural community race, advanced age, employment status and inadequate is low. It would seem that these notions are relegated social support can be a deciding factor in increasing the to modern myth, as most rural families generally have caregiver’s risk for poor health. only one or two relatives who live close enough to help Medicare is the major source of paid home care in the with the care giving. There are also hidden costs that

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include transportation and limited access to utilities, than you can handle- physically and emotionally. grocery stores and other necessary services, thus leading D. Eat nutritiously, exercise regularly, and get enough to expenses that are comparable to urban expenses. sleep. Isolation and lack of public transportation, plus limited E. Let go of unrealistic expectations and demands, resources make this a less-than-perfect place if you are including martyrdom. in need of respite or medical attention. F. Keep a sense of humor. Proper training is just as much a necessity for the rural The caregiver’s plight is one of hardship, emotional caregiver as his urban counterpart. Agencies and outreach and psychological pain as well as extreme sacrifice. We programs usually do not exist within a reasonable distance live in an increasingly socially detached world where of the rural caregiver’s residence. In order for the rural most of us do not even know our next-door neighbors. caregiver to attend any type of training or education We have long since left our homes and families moving on how to care for a loved one, they must embark on to cities and towns where we have no family to fall back what will be a major undertaking. This includes finding on. Placed before us now is the strong possibility that someone to take care of their loved one in the home while there may not be a circle of support to help with care they are out along with the potential financial cost. They giving duties when they inevitably become a factor in also, more times than not, find transportation to be the our daily lives. greatest challenge. It is very easy to say that such is the obligation of the Caregivers suffer more stress-related illness than noble of heart and that the poor psychological health, others their own age. Burnout is the leading reason why added strain, stress and depression should just be grinned most say they eventually put their loved one in a nursing and bared. For those who would take this position, just home. Caregivers can often protect themselves from keep living. That noble heart will in time learn what depression if they recognize the signs and seek support. it means to give up and / or lose everything you have The National Mental Health Association recommends come to know and count on. This includes friends, social that caregivers watch for feelings of persistent sadness, activities, extended family and fraternity brothers. The anxiety, or fatigue. People suffering from depression National Mental Health Association recommends that we often feel guilty or worthless and have difficulty avoid martyrdom. For me, martyrdom was the only way concentrating. The key to prevention is realizing that I survived. Giving consideration to the modern human you are not alone and that you should not try to take condition, my journey could not have been completed on such a responsibility alone. There are community any other way. resources and support groups. The National Mental Edification is the process of spiritual growth ina Health Association recommends the following six tips Christian who is living according to the plan of God and for caregivers in warding off depression: who is fulfilling the command to “grow in grace and in A. Accept that you may need help from others, the knowledge” of Jesus Christ. It is inevitable that you including family, friends, neighbors, community will become a caregiver. When you do, resign yourself programs, medical societies and religious and fraternal to the fact that a great journey in your life has begun. Do groups. not give up! Do your best to avoid the defeat demons B. Talk regularly with family, friends, or mental when they whisper bitter nothings in your ears. And health professionals. Find a support group, locally or on most of all, never underestimate love’s power to heal the the Internet, so you can share your feelings before they body, mind and the soul. I hope that when your care- escalate into problems. giving journey has been completed, you would have C. Set limits. It is OK to say “no” to taking on more been edified.

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Brother Charles A. Christopher, Sr., MD Brother Chris- topher entered Surgeon General To Omega Omega by way of Alpha Psi Chap- Life’s journey and Omega has been interesting for ter at Huston-Til- Brother Charles A. Christopher, Sr. At this time, lotson College Omega’s Clarion Call wishes to share with you the in Austin, TX life and times of Omega’s first Surgeon General to in- on December 7, clude Brother Christopher’s service to humankind and 1962. He imme- the Fraternity. diately began his work for Omega The accomplishments of Brother Dr. Christopher are and was rewarded all examples of Manhood, Scholarship, Perseverance by being selected and Uplift. To live the Cardinal Principles is the goal “Undergraduate of every Omega Man as he goes through the process of the Year” for of Undergraduate matriculation and enters into soci- the Ninth District Brother Charles A. ety as a productive citizen. It is a must that not only in 1963. After suc- Christopher, Sr., MD our Undergraduate Brothers take heed to these prin- cessfully complet- ciples, but also Omega Men at all levels must forever ing his Bachelor’s degree at Huston-Tillotson College be true to the vision of our founders, Brothers Love, in 1965, he took his first job with the US Forest Service Cooper, Coleman and Just. These proud founders did as a Counselor in the Job Corps Program at a Center not bring Omega to the Summit, only to later let it fall located in the Cibola National Park in Grants, New into the valley of distress and despair. We must be Mexico. He relocated to New Bedford, Massachusetts proud of our heritage and protect the sanctity of this at the Rodman Job Corps Center when the Job Corps great brotherhood. Center at Cibola closed. Shortly afterwards, he was drafted into the United States Army and served an Brother Dr. Christopher was born in the Great State of obligatory 2 years. Texas in the town of Pecos on August 13, 1943. As with many small towns across the country, the African While in the Army, Brother Dr. Christopher worked American population was sparse and opportunity was as a Medical Laboratory Specialist and because of his limited. At an early age, Brother Dr. Christopher ex- skills and encouragement by hospital staff, he made celled in all of his studies in the all colored schools. the decision to pursue his dream of becoming a Physi- He was well prepared to continue his education with cian. After successfully taking the Medical College students of all ethnic groups and later was given that Admissions Examination in Heidelberg, Germany, opportunity when desegregation was ordered by the he was accepted in the medical program at Meharry courts in 1957. He matriculated successfully through Medical College in Nashville, Tennessee in 1970 at Pecos High School and was the only African Ameri- the age of 27. While at Meharry, Brother Dr. Chris- can male to graduate in the Class of 1961. topher became a Prince Hall Mason and holds the unique distinction of being elevated to the 33rd De- Financial constraints associated with being brought up gree in October of 1980. He completed his Medical in a single parent home made the thought of achieving Education and received the Doctor of Medicine De- a medical degree appear as “The Impossible Dream.” gree on June 9, 1974. In spite of this, he maintained a burning desire to become a Doctor of Medicine. His military career continued post medical school. In

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1978, he joined the Texas National Guard at the rank asked to chair a Health Committee for the Fraternity of Captain. Twelve years later, Brother Dr. Christo- and in 1995 accompanied then First Vice Grand Basi- pher was promoted to the rank of Colonel. Immedi- leus, Brother Adam McKee and a delegation of Broth- ately after securing this promotion, he was ordered to ers in a medical exploration trip to South Africa. Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm and served his country in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for 6 months. Brother Christopher continued to assist with medical He served in the capacity of Deputy Company Com- aspects for the Fraternity and was asked by Brother mander taking approximately 480 soldiers to the the- John Scott, who was serving as First Vice Grand Basi- ater of war and returned home with all of his soldiers. leus during the administration of the 36th Grand Basi- Brother Dr. Christopher completed his final years of leus, Brother Lloyd J. Jordan, to head a Health Fair for military service in the United States Air Force and re- the Richmond Leadership Conference. Working with tired honorably in 1998. During his military career, he Brother Scott, he brought to the Fraternity a full scale received the following awards of distinction; National Health Fair as never before witnessed by the Brothers. Defense Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal Brother Dr. Christopher later negotiated with pharma- with 2 Oak Leaf Clusters, Southwest Asia Service ceutical companies and was successful in bringing on Medal with 2 Bronze Stars, Operation Desert Shield/ site Prostate Cancer screening to the Conclave in In- Desert Storm Campaign Medal, US Armed Services dianapolis. Humanitarian Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Texas Outstanding Service Medal, Army National For his continued and dedicated service to Omega, Guard Achievement Medal, Air Force Commendation Brother Dr. Christopher was nominated by then First Medal and Operation Safe Haven Service Medal. Vice Grand Basileus, Brother Warren G. Lee, Jr., during the administration of 37th Grand Basileus, George Continuing his commitment to Omega brought a num- H. Grace to serve as Chairman of the Health Initiatives ber of awards to include Chapter Omega Man of the Committee because there was a need for a Medical Year for Delta Chapter, Gamma Chi Chapter, Epsilon leader for the Fraternity. Then Grand Basileus Broth- Omicron Chapter and Epsilon Iota Chapter. Brother er George H. Grace appointed Brother Dr. Christopher Dr. Christopher has received District Superior Ser- as Omega’s first Surgeon General. He accepted the ap- vice awards for the Ninth District on two occasions. pointment with great humility and a sense of pride. After serving as Basileus of many chapters through- Brother Dr. Christopher has said this appointment was out the years and his continued service to Omega, he the ultimate reward for his commitment and untiring was appointed Ninth District Marshal in 1989 and service to Omega. subsequently elected ninth District Representative in 1990. Brother Dr. Christopher served three consecu- After accepting the appointment as Surgeon General, tive terms as Ninth District Representative and spear- Brother Dr. Christopher began working on the Health headed the campaign for Brother Melvin Zeno in his Fair for the 2006 Grand Conclave in Little Rock, Ar- unsuccessful bid for Grand Basileus. He also spear- kansas. Working very closely with Grand Marshal, headed Brother Warren G. Lee, Jr. to victory as Grand Brother Derek Lewis, MD, they were able to secure Keeper of Finance in 1992. Brother Dr. Christopher booth space sponsorships and a title sponsor grant of served on the Supreme Council with 33rd Grand Basi- $15,000 from NitroMed Pharmaceuticals. A major leus Moses C. Norman and 34th Grand Basileus C. health fair with more than 30 booths was a first for the Tyrone Gilmore. During the Administration of 35th Fraternity and afforded goodwill medical information Grand Basileus, Brother Dorsey C. Miller, he was on a level the Fraternity had never before witnessed.

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Following the Arkansas Conclave, 38th Grand Basile- He does not come from a long line of Omega Men, but us Warren G. Lee, Jr. reappointed Brother Christopher early in his life, he was influenced greatly by his el- to the position of Surgeon General. Brother Dr. Chris- ementary and junior high school Principal, Mr. Sidney topher has begun work to bring an improved health Lanier Sadler. Only when he was pledging Omega Psi fair to the 2008 Conclave in Birmingham, Alabama. Phi did he learn that Mr. Sadler was a proud Omega man from Samuel Huston College in Austin, Texas. Brother Dr. Christopher has been the recipient of Brother Sadler was the epitome of Uplift, as he en- many proud moments in Omega. His most unforget- couraged all of his African American students to aim table moment was in the spring of 2002, when he high and never settle for the low road. Being brought had the privilege of bringing his only son, Charles A. into the Fraternity by Ninth District Representative, Christopher II, into Eta Theta Chapter at The Univer- Brother Ulysses S. Hammond, instilled in him a love sity of Texas at Austin. Brother Dr. Christopher feels and passion for Omega that has grown throughout the young Brother Christopher delivered one of the the years. Brother Hammond continued to serve as most profound nominating speeches in the history of Brother Dr. Christopher’s mentor in Omega until his the Fraternity when he nominated his father for the going to Omega Chapter. position of First Vice Grand Basileus. Even though the bid was unsuccessful, he and his son continue to Brother Dr. Christopher is married to the former Mar- relive the nomination as one of their most treasured jon Alicia King who was Ms. Fisk University 1969. moments. He and wife are the parents of Charles Augustus II and Caryn Andrea. He has an older daughter, Melissa He is currently active with UsToo, a national Prostate Charlene Thomas. They are the proud grandparents of Cancer Awareness Program, which is led by Program Anaijah and Seward Thomas II. He is currently em- Director, Brother Eugene Wheeler. Brother Dr. Chris- ployed as a Staff Physician at Texas State University topher’s current focus is on Omega’s quest to become in San Marcos, Texas and exemplifies the Cardinal the most philanthropic Black Greek letter organiza- Principles daily as he goes about his duty providing tion in the country by completing a $1,500,000 com- quality healthcare for the students. Brother Christo- mitment from the Fraternity to promote Coaches vs. pher extends, to all Brothers, the hand of fellowship Cancer. A successful completion will bring Omega to and true goodwill. the mountaintop and we will be the standard-bearers for all Black Greek letter organizations in the country. Long live the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity! Grand Basileus, Brother Warren G. Lee, Jr. fully supports this effort and has stepped out on faith and in fellowship.

Brother Dr. Christopher asks all Brothers to honor Omega by putting our best foot forward and going the extra mile to bring Coaches vs. Cancer to fruition. The formula for success is quite simple. Each Brother is being asked to be responsible for the acquisition of six (6) tee shirts at a cost of $20.00 each. Only Men of Omega are strong enough and dedicated enough to make this project a success.

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The Spingarn Medal

(Excepts from a speech by Brother Earl G. Graves) With commentary from the Omega-Williams Historical Museum By 1st Vice Grand Basileus, Brother Carl A. Blunt One of the most prestigious awards we’ve always recognized as the key to our freedom. for the highest achievement by a Bates and the students the world would come to know as Brother Carl A. Blunt, 1st Vice Grand Basileus Black American is The Spingarn the Little Rock Nine were awarded the Spingarn Medal Medal. This is an award that was the following year. instituted in 1914 by the late Joel Elias Spingarn, who was then chair of the nation’s most important civil rights After reciting his views on the quest for economic organization, the NAACP. This award has been given empowerment and the need for our people to generate annually since 1915 with 1938 being the only year that it ourselves as investors and owners, Brother Graves closed was not presented. by saying:

Of the 91 recipients of this award, 21 have been Omega I join past awardees in recognizing the Spingarn not as Men. The 22nd recipient was Brother Ernest Green, a reward for achievement, but as an article of faith in who received it while in high school as a member of the our ongoing mission in BLACK ENTERPRISE and a Little Rock Nine. The Following are excerpts from the symbol, of renewed commitment to a better future for acceptance speech given by Brother Earl G. Graves: Black Americans.

As the 84th recipient of the Medal, the great thing about Omega’s Williams Museum Committee, chaired the Spingarn Medal is that it serves as a prominent marker by Brother Jarvis Green, has collaborated with the of barriers confronted and overcome in our quest for a Birmingham Civil Rights Institute to develop an exhibit fully vested franchise in the American Dream. of Birmingham Omega Men who have affected the Civil Rights Movement. This exhibit is scheduled to be For Example, the career of 1944 recipient Dr. Charles unveiled during the 2008 Grand Conclave in Birmingham, Drew, who pioneered the preservation of blood plasma Alabama. for life-saving transfusions, underscored the quality of life as healthcare. The high price of American apartheid became indelibly stamped on the national consciousness six years later when Drew, the victim of an auto accident, died after being taken to a segregated hospital that did not have the blood plasma that may have saved his life.

Similarly when NAACP Arkansas Chapter President, Daisy Bates, led a group of courageous black children in the battle to integrate Little Rock Central High School

in 1957, facing down Governor Orval Faubus and the Picture provided by the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute Arkansas National Guard, they became symbols of the (l-r) Bro’s. D. Lee, J. Green, Museum committee chair, C. Blunt, FVGB, C, Griffin, fomer Alabama State Rep, G. Smith, former Alabama State Rep. & Mr. resolve of all African Americans to gain the education Larry Pigeaux, curator of BCRI

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Omega Recipients Of The Spingarn Medal

1915 Ernest E. Just Biologist 1916 Charles Young Army Major 1924 Roland Hayes Composer, pianist, singer 1926 Carter G. Woodson Historian 1943 William H. Hastie Jurist, Educator 1944 Charles Drew Scientist 1947 Percy Julian Chemist 1953 Paul R. Williams Architect 1958 Daisy Bates & the Little Rock 9 (Ernest Green) Student 1960 Langston Hughes Poet, author, playwright 1962 Robert C. Weaver Public administrator 1964 Roy Wilkins Civic Leader 1969 Clarence M. Mitchell Jr. Civic Leader 1973 Wilson C. Riles Educator 1982 Benjamin Mays Educator, theologian 1985 Bill Cosby Humorist, Educator 1986 Benjamin Hooks Civic Leader 1989 Jesse L. Jackson Clergyman, politician, activist 1990 L. Douglas Wilder Politician 1996 A.Leon Higginbotham Jr Jurist, historian 1999 Earl G. Graves Sr. Publisher 2001 Vernon E. Jordan Lawyer, civic leader 2005 Oliver W. Hill Lawyer, civic leader

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IN THE COMPANY OF GREAT MEN Brother Captain Sean P. Hoggs Named 2007 Outstanding Young American The United States Junior Chamber (Jaycees) has announced Of the more than 600 young Americans honored, many were the choosing of Brother Sean Hoggs as one of its 2007 Ten recognized before the achievements for which they are now Outstanding Young Americans. The presentation of the 69th known: President John F. Kennedy; President Gerald R. Ford; annual black-tie awards ceremony was held on September 22, President Bill Clinton; Vice President, Dan Quayle; Actress, 2007, in the Omaha, Nebraska Hilton Hotel. Ann Bancroft; Professional Football Player, Gale Sayers and Performer, Elvis Presley. The TOYA selection process begins in the spring of each year. Following the submission deadline, all nominations are Thirty-nine-year-old Brother Captain Sean Hoggs forwarded to a panel of screening judges who, working is currently the Commander of the 816th Aerial Port independently, select and rank their top twenty choices. Flight at McGuire Air Force Base. He has served with The top twenty point getters become the finalists. unmatched leadership throughout his military career, The finalists’ nominations are forwarded to a panel of resulting in major mission success for the Air Force’s finalist judges who rank their top ten choices. The task Special Operations Command, Special Operations of judging the nominations is arduous. Command—Pacific, Air Mobility Command, and Global War on Terror. The Ten Outstanding Young Men program was officially adopted in 1938 and has been conducted annually since Supporting the Global War on Terror (GWOT), Brother 1940. In 1984, The U.S. Junior Chamber admitted Brother Captain Captain Hoggs regularly deploys worldwide as a women as members and, in accordance with this Sean P. Hoggs member of a contingency response group. Its purpose change, reorganized this awards program to reflect the is to provide rapidly deployable air expeditionary teams organization’s membership. In 1985, the program was officially to support Air Mobility Command’s (AMC) global changed to Ten Outstanding Young Americans, recognizing the concept of operations. He has directly supervised and ensured accomplishments of young women and men. the preparation, inspection, and operation of material handling equipment for AMC’s strategic and theater requirements. Winners are selected on their achievement or contribution in As a key member of the 621st Contingency Response Wing at least three of the following areas: personal improvement or and AMC, Brother Captain Hoggs provided combat-ready accomplishment; financial success or economic innovation; command and control aerial port leadership in direct support of social improvement to major contemporary problems; national military strategy to project, enable, and sustain combat philanthropic contribution or voluntary service; politics or forces worldwide to meet GWOT threats head on. government service; scientific or technological contributions; legal reform; cultural achievement (literature, history, education, Along with meeting constant mission objectives, Brother arts); academic leadership or accomplishment; moral and Captain Hoggs has found time to give back to those in need. As a religious leadership; athletic accomplishment; success in the mentor, he has spent countless hours tutoring fellow aviators and influence of public opinion; any other important contribution to civilians. He has been described as an international ambassador the community, state, or nation. and humanitarian in uniform and has collected donations for the less fortunate throughout the world. Brother Captain Hoggs Copies of all entries are sent to screening judges who has regularly participated in feeding the homeless, helped in independently select and rank the twenty semi-finalists. The collecting book bags for the needy in the inner city, led public entries of the semi-finalists are sent to finalist judges who school outings for elementary students abroad and at home and independently narrow the selection to the ten men and women speaks regularly to disadvantaged minority inner city youth. He selected as TOYA honorees. occasionally shares his life story to inspire others to strive and achieve through positive life decisions. A former troubled youth Each nominee’s accomplishments and contributions are also himself and empathetic to the situation of gang membership, judged in relation to the Jaycee Creed: “…That earth’s great Brother Hoggs regularly shares his philosophy on channeling treasure lies in human personality, and that service to humanity negative energy into positive momentum. is the best work of life,” and they must meet certain qualifications to include age (18-40, inclusive), American citizenship (or Brother Captain Hoggs, his wife Tonya and their children application thereof), and agree to attend the TOYA Awards Tyneshia, Seantia, Tizana, and Sean II reside in Columbus, Ceremony. New Jersey.

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U.S. CENSUS BUREAU APPOINTMENT Brother Dorsey C. Miller, Jr.-35th Grand Basileus Former Grand Basileus, Brother advising the Census Bureau on issues affecting minor- Dorsey C. Miller, who serves as ity populations. The committees are assembled from president and CEO of DC Miller the public at large and representatives of national, state, Brother Dorsey C. Miller, and Associates, has been selected local and tribal entities, as well as nonprofit and private Jr. 35th Grand Basileus by the Secretary of Commerce, sector organizations. Members of the committees are Carlos Gutierrez to serve on the U.S. Census Bureau's academicians, community leaders, policy makers and Advisory Committee on the African-American popula- others interested in an accurate count for their commu- tion. nities.

As a member of the nine-person committee, Brother Today, in addition to taking a census of the population Miller will advise the Census Bureau on the new Amer- every 10 years, the Census Bureau conducts censuses ican Community Survey and on ways to achieve a more of economic activity and state and local governments accurate count of the African-American population in every five years. And every year, the Census Bureau the much anticipated and discussed 2010 Census. He conducts more than 100 other surveys. has more than 40 years of community service and civic outreach nationally and in the state of Florida. The sole purpose of the censuses and surveys is to collect general statistical information from individuals Brother Miller is a member and past president of the and establishments in order to compile statistics. The Kiwanis Club of Central Broward County, Florida and confidentiality of replies is important. By law, no one, has served on the boards of numerous organizations to neither the census-takers nor any other Census Bureau include the American Cancer Society, Broward Com- employee is permitted to reveal information that could munity College and the Greater Fort Lauderdale Cham- identify any person, household or business. ber of Commerce. He has served as 35th Grand Basi- leus of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc and is a former The Census Bureau employs nearly 12,000 people. executive director of Diversity and Equal Educational The workforce expands dramatically when the census Opportunity for Broward County. is taken every 10 years. About 860,000 temporary workers were hired for Census 2000. Brother Miller is widely recognized for his local and national contributions and has an extensive network of The Census Bureau is headed by a director, who national affiliate organizations from which to draw dur- is appointed by the President with the advice and ing the 2010 Census. He has served on five race and consent of the U.S. Senate. Headquartered just outside ethnic advisory committees to include African-Ameri- Washington in Suitland, MD, the Census Bureau has 12 can, American Indian and Alaska Native, Asian, His- regional offices, in Atlanta, Boston, Charlotte, Chicago, panic, and Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander Dallas, Denver, Detroit, Kansas City, Los Angeles, New Brother Miller received a bachelor's degree from More- York, Philadelphia and Seattle, and a processing center house College in Atlanta, GA, a master's degree from in Jeffersonville, Indiana. Call centers are located in the University of Florida and a doctorate in education Hagerstown, MD., and Tucson, Ariz. A computer from Florida Atlantic University. He is charged with facility is housed at Bowie, MD.

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16 Omega’s Clarion Call gives tribute to those Brothers who are caregivers and to all Brothers who are destined to become caregivers.

“Give us back our suffering, we cry to Heaven in our hearts — suffering rather than indifferentism; for out of nothing comes nothing. But out of suffering may come the cure…”

Florence Nightingale The lady with the lamp Omega’s Clarion Call Caregivers

Brother Tony Callaway named Business from the University of Kentucky and Director of Health Policy master's degree from Keller University School of Management. By Brother Gene Hawkins Nu Omicron’s Brother Dr. Allen W. Brother Tony Callaway has been Toles Synonymous With The First promoted to Director Letter of the Greek Alphabet of Health Policy in By Brother Dr. James Bethea the Roche Diagnostics Corporation, reporting Queens, NY -Dr. Allen to Dr. Mike Samoszuk, Wesley Toles has Chief Medical Officer. much in common with In his new role, he the first letter of the will be responsible for greek alphabet, Alpha. developing and leading The initial connection Roche Diagnostics' began on March 21, strategies and policies 1979 when he was related to the federal/ initiated in Alpha Brother Tony Callaway state legislative, Chapter of Omega. reimbursement and Little did he know he regulatory issues for all business areas within Roche would remain intact Diagnostics including Diabetes Care. He will be with Alpha Chapter in based in Indianapolis, Indiana and will work to create Brother Dr. Allen W. Toles many ways. alignment between Roche Diagnostics' business needs and reimbursement and lobbying activities. Brother Toles was born and raised in New York City, Positions that will report to Brother Calloway NY to Gloria Marie Allen and William Henry Toles, Jr. include the Director of Federal Government He attended primary and secondary school in the New Affairs, the Director of State Government Affairs, York City public school system. In 1976, he graduated and the Director of Reimbursement Services. from Andrew Jackson High School and enrolled at Howard University. He received a Bachelor of Science He was previously Director of Clinical Market degree in Zoology in 1981. Upon his graduation from Development in the Medical & Scientific Affairs Howard, Brother Toles returned to New York City for Department and worked full time as one of the a one-year stint with the New York City Department project leaders for Project Leap Frog. Earlier in his of Sanitation. In 1982, he matriculated at Meharry career at Roche, Brother Calloway was National Medical College and received a Doctor of Medicine Director of Corporate Accounts being responsible for degree in 1986. He chose to specialize in Obstetrics the large reference laboratory segment establishing and Gynecology (OBGYN), and completed four years and leading the blood screening sales organization. of training at Howard University Hospital, thus his Prior to joining Roche, he served as a health second connection with Alpha. systems executive for Otho Clinical Diagnostics. As we, all are aware; Alpha can be defined as the Brother Callaway has a bachelor's degree in “beginning”. As an OBGYN, Brother Toles has 18 Caregivers Caregivers Omega’s Clarion Call delivered countless new beginnings throughout his What To Look For When Considering storied career and shows no signs of Omega ever A Nursing Home ending. He began his career with the New York City By Brother S. Malcolm O. Harrison, Esq. Health and Hospital Corporation at Queens Hospital 7th District Counselor Center (QHC). He worked as an attending physician In my legal practice, at QHC and Physician-In-Charge of the South Queens I have been presented Community Health Center until 1993, when he became with suspected part of the full time teaching faculty at Long Island nursing home abuse Jewish Medical Center, a position he holds to the cases on a regular present. basis. Often, signs of negligence and abuse Brother Toles has a plethora of professional affiliations. can be discoverable by caregivers if they only He’s a Fellow with the American College of Obstetrics research the facility and Gynecology, a Diplomate on the American Board before admitting their of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and a Diplomate with loved one. Most the National Board of Medical Examiners, to name a people spend more few. time purchasing a Brother S. Malcolm O. Harrison new car than they Brother Toles is engaged in a myriad of civic do placing a family member in a nursing home. responsibilities that he says are “fulfilling.” He Although not all abuse can be detected before we cites one of his most important responsibilities as commit a loved family member, one can certainly being an Elder at Memorial Presbyterian Church, investigate and gather sufficient information to make located in Roosevelt, N.Y. He’s currently a member an informed decision. Before deciding on a nursing of the Nu Omicron Chapter in Queens, N.Y., He’s a home or long-term assisted living facility, one should, member of Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity, Alpha Sigma at a minimum, investigate the following: Boule, The National Association of Guardsmen, Manhattan Chapter, Lebanon Lodge #54 F&A.M. 1.) State regulation and oversight: Find out P.H., Royal Eagle Chapter #27 Royal Arch Masons, whether the facility has been sanctioned or fined in any P.H., L.I. Consistory #61 A.A.S.R. and Abu Bekr #91 way by the State Department of Health or Attorney General’s Office. Most states require a facility be A.E.A.O.N.M.S.. He is also the president of the N.Y. inspected every 12-15 months and the inspections Chapter, Meharry National Alumni Association, and along with the filed complaints are available to the on the Board of Directors of L.I. Teen Challenge. public.

Brother Toles is married to Sharon D. Deans, M.D. of 2.) Ownership and Administration: Find out Brooklyn, N.Y. and they have four children to include who or what owns the nursing home and if there Gregory St. Jacques (27), Allyn Olivia (14), Aaryn is a separate management company that runs the Sophia (12), and Alexis Marie (10). Brother Toles’s facility as well as how long has the administrator philosophy on life is, “If I can help somebody as I go and director of nursing been in place. Facilities with along life’s way, then my living will not have been frequent ownership changes often have higher reports vain.” His past and present connections with Alpha, is of abuse and neglect. Likewise, facilities with high indicative of a life not in vain. turnover rates for administrators and directors have Caregivers 19 Additional tables with the following spokespersons provided valuable information: Judy Pierce with the “Atlanta Medical Center” presented an assortment of health awareness facts, Loretta Hunt with “Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia” addressed health insurance, Sandi Cooper with “Right At Home” addressed home patient care, and Alonzo Moses with “En-Lyfe Nutraceutical” addressed nutraceuticals which refers to any food product, supplement or dietary substance that has proven health and medical benefits.

Proven to be smartly coordinated, the Fair also included participants from KAA Chapter’s nearby mentoring program named “The Ambassador Leadership Development Project” which is composed of young men who attend Stone Mountain Middle School. And… many of Berean Omega’s Clarion CallChurch’s female members visited the Fair after completing a CaregiversWalkathon for Breast Cancer in the early morning hours of this same day.

“This event was very successful, and we can give a big thanks to the health providers for their significantly more problems. commitment and care forKappa the community,” Alpha says Alpha Brother Thomas Chapter Hill who Helpsis both a KAA Chapter and Berean ChurchChurch member. Host “All of thesInaugurale professionals Heathpromised that Fair they would be 3.) Medical chain of command: Findpresent out whoand accounted for… they all showed and provided a needed service to the community, resulting in a successful InauguralBy Health Brother Fair.” Clarence Pittman III the medical director is and what the facility’s policy is regarding notifying physicians and caregivers in the event of a significant change in the resident’s condition. There should be one doctor responsible for overall medical care and staff physicians at that facility and a clear policy on notification and decision making authority. The facility will be making important medical decisions on behalf of your loved one and you should know these individuals and feel comfortable with them.

Once a decision is made on a facility, one should read the admissions packet carefully. Do not sign an arbitration agreement if you can avoid it, as these agreements limit your options if something does go wrong. If you do not understand something, take the time to consult a lawyer before signing. In addition, it is important that the caregiver communicate with the staff at the facility. Ask questions and voice your Decatur, GA- On October 27, 2007, the Brothers concerns. The facility will be more attentive to a of Kappa Alpha Alpha Chapter partnered with the resident who has an active and concerned caregiver. Men’s Ministry of Berean Christian Church in Stone The caregiver should also come by unannounced and Mountain, GA and conducted a health fair, which at different times to see the quality of care when they served approximately 70 people in the community. are not expected. Community members of all ages walked up to tables, which were set up with medical equipment and Finally, if caregivers suspect abuse or neglect, they information, and spoke with various health specialists should contact their State’s Department of Health to undergo screening and tests, with purposes of or Attorney General’s Office and file a complaint. improving their overall health and awareness. The appropriate department should investigate that facility. These tips are not meant to be an exhaustive “The Men’s Ministry of Berean feels strongly about our list, but will hopefully provide a starting point to any commitment to God, church, family and community,” investigation in an attempt to prevent problems down said Brother Thomas Hill who is member of both the road. Berean Christian Church and Kappa Alpha Alpha Chapter. “This commitment is what leads us to partner This article is presented as information only and with my Fraternity, to deliver a one-day event geared should not be used as legal advice. One should always toward increasing the chances of our community’s consult a lawyer before making any legal decisions. survival and prosperity”. Brother S. Malcolm O. Harrison is a licensed practicing Attorney in the State of Mississippi and is a partner in This health fair enabled community members to the law firm of Harrison & Flowers, PLLC. receive blood pressure testing conducted both by

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Laurie Reid of the Atlanta Black Nurses Association many of Berean Church’s female members visited the and Pam Cooper of Morehouse School of Medicine. Fair after completing a Walk-athon for Breast Cancer Blood glucose testing & diabetic footwear consultation in the early morning hours of the same day.

“This event was very successful, and we can give a big thanks to the health providers for their commitment and care for the community,” says Brother Thomas Hill who is both a Kappa Alpha Alpha Chapter and Berean Church member. All of these professionals promised that they would be present and accounted for…they all showed and provided a needed service to the community, resulting in a successful inaugural health fair.”

Kappa Alpha Alpha Chapter Helps Church Host Inaugural Health Fair By Brother Clarencewas Pittman conducted III by Ron Frazier of Health First. Dr. Decatur, Georgia (OctoberDorothy 27, Coverson 2007) --- On of a Onsite beautif ulHealth fall day, Services the Brothers Providers of KAA Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternityadministered Inc., partnered flu shots,with the especially Men’s Ministry for the of Bereanelderly. Christian Church in Stone Mountain Georgia and conducted a Health Fair which served approximately 70 people in the community. Additional tables with the following spokespersons People of all ages walkedprovided up to valuabletables, wh ichinformation: were set up with Judy medical Pierce equipment with the and information, and spokeAtlanta with various Medical health Center specialists presented to undergo an screenings assortment and tests, of with purposes of improvinghealth their awarenessoverall health facts, and awareness. Loretta Hunt with Blue Cross “The Men’s Ministry/ Blueof Berean Shield feels of strongly Georgia about addressed our commitm healthent to insurance,God, Church, family and community,” says BrotherSandi Thomas Cooper Hill with member Right of bothAt HomeBerean Christian addressed Church home and KAA Chapter. “This commitmentpatient is care, what leads and us Alonzoto partner with Moses my Fraternity, with En-Lyfe to deliver a one-day event geared toward increasing the chances of our community’s survival and prosperity.” Nutraceutical addressed nutraceuticals which refers to This Health Fair enabledany foodpeopl product,e to receive supplement blood pressure or testdietarying conducted substance both that by Laurie Reid of the “Atlanta Blackhas Nurses proven Association” health and and medical Pam Cooper benefits. of “Morehouse School of Medicine.” And, blood glucose testing & diabetic footwear consultation was conducted by Ron Frazier of “Health First.” Dr. Dorothy Coverson of “Onsite Health Services Providers” administered flu shots, especially for Proventhe elderly. to be smartly coordinated, the Fair also included participants from Kappa Alpha Alpha Chapter’s nearby mentoring program named The Ambassador Leadership Development Project which is composed of young men who attend Stone Mountain Middle School. And

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Brother Dr. Varnell Gaines, Fighting 1998. He is a local dentist and well respected member The Good Fight For Children’s Dental Health of the community. While many have left the battle to provide quality dental care to those children most Augusta, GA- in need, Brother Gaines has persisted. He is known While the battle rages for transporting children to and from his office when in the halls of Congress transportation is an issue for their caregivers. These over the funding of the children receive quality dental care from a dentist who, State Children’s Health in his own words, “just loves these children.” When Insurance Program asked about the origin of the altruistic streak he is so (SCHIP), the overall well known for, his response is resolute, “Because they health of millions of were there for me when I was struggling!” children have taken center stage. SCHIP A 1978 graduate of the Medical College of was created to provide Georgia, Brother Gaines is not bashful about the access to care to difficulties that have arisen since the privatization of children whose parents’ the Medicaid system in Georgia, stating, “It was fair Brother Dr. Varnell Gaines income exceeded the before the privatization. You got your reimbursements maximum allowable to receive Medicaid but could not on time and they were much better.” He is committed afford private health coverage. While most of these to staying the course in the face of drastic cuts to dollars, according to the Centers for Medicare and reimbursements. When asked what could be done to Medicaid Services 2006 CMS Statistics report, go to the right the ship, he is firm, “Insurers need to get people treatment of medical conditions, there is a component in place who understand the profession and who of the program that goes relatively unnoticed. understand what it takes and what it costs to provide high quality dental care. Because as long as you have According to CMS, in 2005 there were 40 million non clinical personnel making clinical decisions, Medicaid/SCHIP eligible children in the U.S. Of relative to covered services and reimbursements, the those 40 million only 9 million saw a dentist. Twenty mass exodus of providers from the ranks of the willing percent of children from low-income families have will continue”. The Augusta, GA community is grateful some early form of dental cavities, and early childhood to have Brother Varnell Gaines in its midst. caries (ECC) dramatically increases a child’s risk of future dental cavities. Fortunately, most cases of ECC are preventable and treatable, if they can get to a dentist. Many of the 31 million children who did not see a dentist in 2005 were unable to because of access to care issues, and many dentists have ceased to accept patients insured by Medicaid/SCHIP programs. However, the need for access has not diminished.

Fortunately, there are still a few soldiers willing to fight the good fight. Brother Dr. Varnell Gaines has been a proud member of Psi Omega Chapter since June

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The Road To Good Healthcare Is wires, brackets and appliances that we use to move teeth do not cause as much discomfort to my patients Paved With Smiles as they did in the past. This technology now allows me to move teeth easier and more efficiently for them.” To say that a smile brightens one’s day He is patient-focused. Brother Dr. Jones is naturally is an understatement. gifted in patient-doctor communications. His calm de- Having a good smile meanor and his ability to make everyone feel special means a lot more. It add to the comfort his patients feel when they are re- adds to one’s beauty. ceiving braces. It brings friends and it makes one feel good. His people skills have a lot to do with the values in- As far as Brother Dr. stilled by his parents, John H. and Lillie R. Jones. As John H. Jones, III is concerned, it enhances the oldest of two children growing up in Chesapeake, one’s health, and he Va., his parents instilled in him the importance of being should know. Brother able to relate to and to bring out the best in all kinds Dr. Jones has spent 27 of people while at the same time striving for personal years straightening the achievement. Brother Dr. John H. Jones, III teeth, balancing the faces and correcting the bite of children, teenagers and adults in his patient- “My parents would always tell me ‘you are as good focused practice as an orthodontist at Jones Orthodon- as, but not better than anyone else,” he says. He took tics and Craniofacial Orthopedics in Sterling, VA. these values to heart because he was one of the few African-Americans to graduate from the School of “Having a nice smile enhances one’s self-esteem, one’s Science at Purdue University in 1972. After earning health and improves one’s self-confidence,” he says. his doctor of dental surgery degree from Howard Uni- He has seen children come to his office with crooked versity, Dr. Jones became the first African-American teeth, shy, some sucking their thumbs and making no to be accepted to and graduate from the Orthodontic eye contact. Over the years, he has seen them blossom Residency Program at Georgetown University. into beautiful, confident young women and handsome, dignified young men. “I can really see a difference in Pledging Omega was a life-changing event for Brother their smiles and their personalities,” he says. “It’s like Dr. Jones. Omega’s cardinal principles of manhood, watching a flower opening.” perseverance, scholarship and uplift have helped guide him through academic, professional and personal tri- “The benefits of having straight teeth go beyond aes- umphs and challenges. thetics,” Brother Dr. Jones says. They affect one’s speech, breathing, facial structure and bite. That is Brother Dr. Jones’ interest in Omega started in high why he does as much as he possibly can to perfect his school when he joined an interest group. He pledged craft. He recently earned the status of Diplomate of the the Rho Sigma Chapter at Purdue University. He is American Board of Orthodontics. This optional certi- currently a financial member of Omicron Kappa Kappa fication process entails a year or more of study to pass Chapter in Fairfax County, VA where he was recently a comprehensive written examination. Candidates are honored for being a charter member. then required to take an oral examination and present selected treated cases for evaluation by a panel of ex- Brother Dr. Jones has much to be proud of with perts. respect to his professional and educational achievements. He is most proud of raising and watching his “So much has developed over the past 27 years,” Dr. daughters, Sopheia and Sybil, grow and develop into Brother Jones says. “The technology is patient friendly strong, capable and confident young women. In addi- and is finally catching up to our knowledge base. The tion, that is something to smile about. Caregivers 23 RESOURCES

The National Family Care- givers Association has a number of resources available to those who are seeking information. Visit their website at www.nfcacares.org.

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Eta Omega Chapter Continues To Step Out To Fight Diabetes By Brother Stedman S. Southall

Atlanta, GA-On Saturday morning, October 6, 2007, Eta Omega Chapter continued to support the fight against diabetes when it participated in the Ameri- can Diabetes Association’s “Step Out to Fight Diabe- tes” 5K Walk in Atlanta’s Grant Park. The American Diabetes Association presented the 5K Walk as: “1 Day: 1 Cause: 1 Goal!” “The Day” was to raise awareness of the disease, “The Cause” was to educate Ameri- cans about diabetes and “The Goal” was to encourage research to find a cure, improve the treatment for this disease and increase services to those suffering from diabetes.

The event was fantastic! Prior to the walk, (l. to r.) Brothers David Moorer, Julian Smith and Bobby Riley there were various warm-up exercise sessions. The at 2007 Atlanta Grant Park Walk itself was a sea of colors, as scores of civic and American Diabetes Association 5 K Walk. professional organizations displayed their emblems 1 diabetes. Type 1 diabetes is usually diagnosed in chil- and logos. Of course, the most brilliant colors pres- dren and young adults, and was previously known as ent were our own “Purple and Gold!” Information juvenile diabetes. Type 2 diabetes, results from insu- was distributed to inform and help those with diabetes. lin resistance, a condition in which the body fails to There were also activities for children, entertainment properly use insulin, combined with relative insulin and food. deficiency. Most Americans who are diagnosed with diabetes have Type 2 diabetes. Gestational diabetes af- The American Diabetes Association relays that fects about 4% of all pregnant women. Finally, Pre-dia- there are 20.8 million children and adults in the United betes is a condition that occurs when a person's blood States, or 7% of the population, who have diabetes. glucose levels are higher than normal, but are not high The American Diabetes Association explains that dia- enough for a diagnosis of Type 2 diabetes. There are 54 betes is a disease in which the body does not produce or million Americans who have pre-diabetes, in addition properly use insulin. Insulin is a hormone that is need- to the 20.8 million with diabetes. ed to convert sugar, starches and other food into energy needed for daily life. The cause of diabetes is unknown, Eta Omega Chapter annually supports the but it appears that both genetics and environmental fac- American Diabetes Association and participates in the tors such as obesity and lack of exercise play roles in annual Walk. Under the leadership of the Social Ac- the disease. tion Committee this year, Eta Omega Chapter contributed $1,245.00 to the American Diabetes Association The American Diabetes Association explains there are to help continue that organization’s work. four types of diabetes to include Type 1 diabetes results from the body's failure to produce insulin, the hormone Eta Omega Chapter is led by Brother Don Lee, Basile- that "unlocks" the cells of the body, allowing glucose us, and Brother Joseph Robertson, Vice Basileus, and is to enter and fuel them. It is estimated that 5-10% of located in southwest Atlanta, Georgia. The Social Ac- Americans who are diagnosed with diabetes have Type tion Committee is chaired by Brother David Moorer.

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Local Community And Students Benefit From Omega Psi Phi Support By James W. Reynolds

Huntsville, AL - On Wednesday April 11, seven local food banks received distributions of over 700 canned goods items from members of the Xi Omi- cron Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity. This distribution was a result of the Fraternity’s District Meet- ing held at the Huntsville Marriott, March 29 – April 1. Each year during the organizations district meeting the chapters in the hosting state bring donations of canned goods to the site of the meeting as a gesture of support to food banks in the local community. Brothers of Xi Omicron Chapter These donations came from $1,000.00; Talisha Rice, who was in the top 10 of her Omega Psi Phi Chapters around the state of Alabama class and plans to major in Business Management at including a donation from Mississippi who will host Tuskegee, 2nd Place $1,000.00 and Caleb Anderson, next years District Meeting in Tunica. who was in the top 25% of his class, plans to major in Criminal Justice at the University of North Alabama, All local recipient organizations were churches 3rd place, $500.00. In addition, the Nimrod Cobb except for one radio station, WDJL. The churches in- Scholarship, an undergraduate scholarship will be cluded were: Progressive Union Missionary Baptist awarded during the first semester to the undergraduate Church, were Reverend Dr. Wayne Snodgrass is Pas- brother in Nu Epsilon with the highest GPA. tor, First Missionary Baptist Church, Lakeside United Methodist Church, Saint Johns AME, Church Street On June 2nd, Xi Omicron led the way in the annual Cumberland Presbyterian and Union Hill Primitive Sickle Cell Walkathon by having the largest number Baptist. One other church also received the donation, of walkers present for an organization. This is a dis- Macedonia CME in Boligee, AL, where Reverend tinction that Xi Omicron has captured several times Brother Steven D. Little is Pastor. during the past years along with raising the largest amount of contributed funds. It was a proud moment During June 2007, Xi Omicron made awards of the for Brother E.C. Rentz, Vice Basileus of Xi Omicron John L. Cashin Sr. Scholarship awards to local high and newly appointed Executive Director of the local school students during their annual awards day. This Sickle Cell Foundation, to make the trophy presenta- years three award recipients were: Jonathan Rice, was tion to Xi Omicron. Brother Lathan Strong, a local no. 1 in his class and plans to attend Tuskegee Uni- Middle School Principal coordinated the Xi Omicron versity and major in Electrical Engineering, 1st Place, support effort and looks forward to a repeat next year. Social Action 27 Omega’s Clarion Call Social Action

American Red Cross Heart Walk By Brother Chadwick Whitter

In 1924, six cardiologists formed the American Heart Association. Their goal was to improve public and medical awareness during a time of almost unbelievable ignorance about heart disease. The American Heart Association (AHA) of today is a national voluntary health agency whose mission is to "Building healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke. In carrying out this mission, the AHA hosted their sig- nature fund raiser, Start! Heart Walk, in Tallahassee in order to promote physical activity and heart-healthy living in a fun, family environment. These events are especially beneficial in that it they raise awareness of the Heart diseases and ailments that society may not be cognizant of. According to the AHA, Heart Disease and Stroke are the No. 1 and No. 3 killers of adults above the age of 25 in this country, respectively.

The Mighty Mighty Chi Theta Chapter was compelled to join in the fight on September 22, 2007 as it not only acted as a substantial fund-raiser for the AHA, but it was also energized to create a community among participants, instill a passion for reducing disability and death from cardiovascular diseases and stroke and to generate excitement for a new or renewed commitment to heart-healthy living. Chi Theta Chapter seized an opportunity to align itself with individuals who were on a mission to serve in the likes of one of our own dear deceased Brothers, Dr. Charles R. Drew. Present were Brother Stephen Jackson, Brother Walter Small and Brother Pedro Gassant.

28 Social Action Social Action Omega’s Clarion Call Photos from Ebony Black Family Reunion Tour Atlanta – 2007 Black Male Expo

Eta Omega Supports Ebony Black Family Reunion Tour Atlanta 2007 Black Male Expo By Brother Stedman S. Southall On August 25, 2007 Pi Alpha Omega Chapter, Nu Lambda Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., and the Eta Omega Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. participated in the “Ebony Black Family Reunion Tour Atlanta – 2007 Black Male Expo” at Cascade Fields in southwest Atlanta, Georgia. This was the first Black Male Expo to be done in affiliation with the “Ebony Black Fam- ily Reunion Tour”. The “2007 Black Male Expo” provided information and resources designed to assist Black males and their families overcome the formidable challenges to their educational development and physical well being.

A variety of participants shared information and resources in the areas of education, career services, health, eco- nomics and community empowerment. There were four platforms from which organizations such as Entrepreneur Corner, Georgia Department of Labor, Homefree USA, At- lanta Technical College, Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta, Boy Scouts of America, Carver YMCA, More- house School of Medicine, American Heart Association, and Citizen Emergency Response Team of Fulton County dispensed information and performed services. Sponsors for the Expo included Wayfield Foods, Grassroots Promo- tions, and Proctor & Gamble. There were also raffles and prizes and a lot of fun for those attending the event.

The Expo’s target audience was Black males ages 18 and up. While the target audience was men, women were welcome to attend and gather information which would be helpful to them and their families.

Eighteen Brothers of Eta Omega Chapter and numerous AKA volunteers worked tirelessly in the hot August sun to make the Expo an outstanding success. The Expo gave Eta Omega Chapter another opportunity to demonstrate the “Four Cardinal Principles” in action and service to our community. Eta Omega Chapter’s Social Action Commit- tee, under the direction of Brother David Moorer, chairman, coordinated the Chapter’s efforts for this event. Eta Omega Chapter is located in southwest Atlanta, Georgia. The Chapter is led by Basileus, Brother Don Lee and Vice Basileus, Brother Joseph Robertson. WYF Social Action 29 Omega’s Clarion Call Social Action

Eta Omega Chapter’s Omega Manhood Leadership Institute Is Up And Running By Brother Stedman S. Southall

to create partnerships with families and schools in order to help these boys develop and refine the knowledge, skills and attitudes that they will need in order to succeed in middle school, high school and post-secondary en- deavors.

After a glorious contract signing ceremony, the Brothers participating in the OMLI buckled down to the serious business of making a fantastic sounding program actually work and bear fruit. This was a serious commitment from each Brother stepping forward to r. to l.) In the Deerwood Academy Library, Brother Christopher K. Norman, Brother participate in the OMLI. Each Basileus Don Lee, Principal Lisa Smith, and Brother Dominic D. Adams share thoughts and respond to questions during news conference prior to OMLI – Deerwood Academy Brother who volunteered had Contract Signing. to commit time and submit to a Eta Omega Chapter is in the process of beginning the background check. While OMLI second installment of the Omega Manhood Leader- is a serious and time consuming program, the Chapter ship Institute (OMLI). The OMLI is a bold new edu- realizes that anything worthwhile takes time, dedica- cational initiative designed to address many of the ills tion, and effort. affecting the young African-American male. On Fri- day morning, April 13, 2007, Eta Omega Chapter and The first installment of Eta Omega Chapter’s OMLI Deerwood Academy of the Atlanta Public Schools began in May of this year with two sessions being System entered into contract to launch OMLI. The held prior to the end of the school year. In its ini- contract signing was a momentous event, which was tial installment, approximately fourteen Eta Omega preceded by a news conference which featured open- Chapter Brothers stepped forward to work with ap- ing comments from Eta Omega Chapter’s leadership, proximately twenty students. Brother Rod Prince the Eta Omega Chapter Brothers who will administer facilitated the first session which covered speaking the OMLI, and Deerwood Academy’s Principal. skills. Brother Reuben Moore facilitated the second session covering conflict resolution. The mission of the OMLI is to create the opportunity for members of Eta Omega Chapter to make The second installment of OMLI, the first full aca- early contact with and provide strategic intervention demic year of Eta Omega Chapter’s OMLI, will run in the lives of African-American and other minority from September 2007 through May 2008. There will boys ages 8-15. The long-term goal of the OMLI is be two sessions per month for the duration of the 30 Social Action Social Action Omega’s Clarion Call school year or about 18 classes. Each session lasts and knowledgeable partner in Deerwood Academy from 9:00 to 11:30 a.m., then lunch is from 11:30 with which to conduct this groundbreaking program. a.m. until 12:00 noon. Deerwood Academy is an elementary school in the Atlanta Public Schools System, located on Fairburn A full curriculum for the OMLI has been developed Road in suburban Atlanta, Georgia. Deerwood Acad- that will address a wide variety of critical develop- emy offers education in grades, pre-kindergarten mental areas that include, but are not limited to ac- through fifth grade, serving approximately four hun- ademic skills, African–American Studies/Cultural dred students. Deerwood Academy’s student popula- Awareness, civic participation, conflict resolution, tion is predominantly African-American. Deerwood ethics and moral values, goal setting, health aware- Academy states that it is a school with “an academic ness, leadership skills, manners and etiquette, patrio- design with success in mind”. With a motto such tism, respect (self and others), speaking skills and as this and experience from partnerships with local team development. Twenty-eight Eta Omega Chapter businesses and other civic organizations, Deerwood Brothers have volunteered to serve as facilitators and Academy is truly a strong partner for the success of mentors. Twenty-five to thirty students are expected the OMLI. Deerwood Academy is led by its dynamic to participate in this installment. It is anticipated a Principal, Mrs. Lisa Smith. Principal Smith and her summer session will be added next year. enthusiastic staff have made the Chapter feel right at home in this new partnership. The OMLI is directed by Brother Dominic D. Adams and Brother Christopher K. Norman. While these The OMLI is a challenging stride forward from the two Brothers have accepted the enormous responsi- vocal arena into the sphere of action to address some bility for directing the program, they are supported of the needs of the young African-American male by a dedicated core of Eta Omega Chapter Brothers and other young minority males. Eta Omega Chapter who have volunteered to teach the classes and interact willingly accepts this challenge because the Chapter with the students, school administration and parents. has a long and illustrious history of translating words into meaningful action. With the Four Cardinal Prin- Eta Omega Chapter appreciates the rich history tak- ciples for a foundation and inspiration, Eta Omega ing place with the OMLI because the original idea for Chapter has enjoyed and is continuing to enjoy a the program was conceived as Project Omega Man- fabulous history of service to the Atlanta, GA com- hood in 1985, by Brother Dr. Moses C. Norman, 33rd munity. Eta Omega Chapter annually supports Sickle Grand Basileus. Project Omega Manhood was ap- Cell, Diabetes, and Liver Transplant fund raising and proved by the 75th Grand Conclave in Washington, education, voter registration, YMCA programs, Boy D.C. in 1986. Under Project Omega Manhood each Scout Merit Badge Clinics, Scholastic Aptitude Test chapter throughout the Fraternity was asked to im- training for minority students, high school scholars plement a project within its community. Eta Omega recognition banquet, a college scholarship program, Chapter once had a Project Omega Manhood program the NAACP, blood drives, Big Brothers Big Sisters which became inactive. Through the promptings and of Atlanta, Fathers Day Breakfast at senior housing requests of Brother Dr. Norman, who is now a mem- community and family assistance during the Thanks- ber of Eta Omega Chapter, interest was rekindled and giving and Christmas holiday season. the original concept of Project Omega Manhood has been expanded to become the OMLI. Eta Omega Chapter is led by Basileus, Brother Don R. Lee and Vice Basileus, Brother Joseph Robertson. Eta Omega Chapter is fortunate to have a strong Sincerely,

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Zeta Tau and Zeta Rho Screen and Educate about Prostate Cancer By Brother G. D. Taylor

Los Angeles, CA – No- Vietnam and has prostate cancer, “it is presumed by vember 3, 2007 – Trinity the Veterans Health Service that your cancer is a re- Photo from L to R Baptist Church opened its sult of your service.” Therefore, the VVA is encour- Brother Earl Jones, Zeta doors promptly at 10:00 a.m. aging its members to get screened and educated about Rho Chapter, Event Saturday morning and over prostate cancer. Coordinator; California State Assemblyperson 500 men and their families Karen Bass. received, for the 5th con- The “REAL MEN COOK” Foundation’s (RMCF) secutive year, free Prostate Center for Early Detection of Prostate Cancer led this Cancer education and screening. Brother Earl Jones, initiative. It also honored Vietnam Veterans during member of Zeta Rho Chapter and Member of the the Veteran’s Memorial Day Celebration. On hand to Trustee Board of Trinity Baptist, was the chair for pay tribute to the volunteers who produced this initia- the event. Several members of Zeta Rho Chapter and tive was Carl W. Patten, Jr., JD, MPH, and President Zeta Tau Chapter were present to assist men and their of the RMCF Board of Directors. families in becoming educated about prostate cancer and screening for the dreaded disease. “Carl (Patten) did an outstanding job (Serving as Master of Ceremonies) assisting the politicians in By the end of the day, 264 men were screened providing positive recognition and certificates to the and over 500 men and their families were educat- faith-based and other community leaders and physi- ed about the dreaded disease. The event took place cians,” said Dr. Fred Parrott, founder and executive during Trinity Baptist Church’s 90th Anniversary director of the RMCF. and the celebration of Pastor Alvin Tunstill’s 50th birthday. Community leaders and dignitaries present Recognizing those who helped, Patten said that included Assemblyperson and Majority Leader Karen these men “provided the best example to others about Bass, (D-47), members of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, the importance of men in the community taking posi- Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity and Omega Psi Phi Fra- tive steps to take control of their health.” He contin- ternity, Inc., 100 Black Men, Inc and the California ued by assuring the attendees that by their actions, Chapter of the Vietnam Veterans of America. they were helping, to eliminate the health care dis- parities that exist among men of color with respect to Operating under the mantra that “Never again prostate cancer. will one generation of Veterans abandon another,” James Maddox, president of Chapter 446 of the Viet- Patten also recognized twenty-five “REAL MEN nam Veterans of America, said that the national or- COOK” Foundation honor students. “These students ganization of 60,000 is committed to bringing to the are not paid, but must maintain a 3.0 GPA to volun- attention of the public the health care issues of veter- teer their time,” said Dr. Parrott. The Foundation pro- ans. vides the students with community service hours that are needed to become bright, talented, creative and Literature published by the Vietnam Veterans of classy young competitive men and women of the 21st America (VVA) organization says if one served in century. 32 Social Action Social Action Omega’s Clarion Call

Beta Gamma Chapter Health Awareness Englewood Has Friends In Omega By Brother Issac Moore By Brother Lemarr “Spedy” Ketchens

Cheyney, PA- In an effort to maximize the effec- Chicago, IL - Rho Gamma Gamma Chapter tiveness of the four cardinal principles used correctly stepped up this year for the Englewood Back to in our community, we the Brothers of the Beta Gamma School Parade. This year, there were more than 20 Chapter have engaged ourselves in a weekly program Rho Gamma Gamma Chapter Brothers in attendance. with the Health Department of Cheyney University This event took place in the wonderful city of Chica- of Pennsylvania to actively fight the spread of disease go, IL in the heart of Englewood on Saturday, August on our campus. Each week the Brothers hand out 25, 2007. literature on a different disease that is rapidly spread- ing throughout the African American community and Englewood is a small community on the south urge the younger Brothers and sisters to get tested side of Chicago that has an abundance of crime and for these diseases through a confidential network we poverty. The Chapter has been supporting this event have established with the Health Department. for over 19 years in an effort to show area youth that anyone can become successful and positive. The Our biggest accomplishment so far has been positive atmosphere started with Rho Gamma Gam- convincing 100 students to sign up for testing for Meningitis after recent outbreaks on other nearby ma Chapter Brothers giving back to the community. campuses. One hundred is a humble number, but on The year 2007 proved to be a year for the effort. a campus of approximately 1000 students, one hundred made a huge statement. Each week, the Broth- Brothers were handing out school supplies along ers of Beta Gamma Chapter assemble in the Marcus the parade route, which is from Foster Park (83rd and Foster Student Center covering different shifts from Loomis) to Ogden Park (65th and Racine). A host of 10 AM to 3 PM, the student center’s most populated community activists and politicians showed for this hours, and speak to the students on the importance of back-to-school parade for the community. The top staying aware of the importance of their health and Chicago politician appeared this year, which included the responsibilities students have of maintaining their the beloved Mayor Richard Daley who is affection- own health. ately referred to as, King Richard. He briefly spoke to the crowd and was whisked away after taking a As a kickoff to the Health Initiatives Series, the couple of photos. Brothers of Beta Gamma Chapter also hosted a Vita- min Water/Energy Drink Giveaway during the sum- Rho Gamma Gamma Chapter Brothers thought a mer and in the beginning of the fall semester. The spelling bee in Ogden Park would be a good idea for program emphasized the importance of staying hy- the 2007 event. This was located at the official view- drated during the summer as well as not overexerting ing stand where a crowd of up to 350 people waited yourself during the strenuous moving process in the patiently as the parade participants finally appeared beginning of the new semester. As a result of the ef- before them. The spelling bee was a hit. Quite a few forts of the chapter, many freshmen and new students children participated and many were able to spell the who had no image of Greek Life have adopted posi- age/grade appropriate words. Each of the participants tive views of the Brothers of Omega and the encouraging works they have performed in the community. received a book bag filled with school supplies. Social Action 33 Omega’s Clarion Call Social Action

Xi Iota Iota Chapter Service Award

Sidney, Ohio - Brother Willie A. Terrell, Jr. of Xi Iota Iota Chapter, 4th District, recently received two community service awards for 2007. During Black History month on February 15, 2007, the Coalition of Black Trade Unionist (CBTU) in Dayton, Ohio recognized Brother Terrell as a labor union leader. The Superintendent of Dayton Public Schools and the President and CEO of the Dayton Urban League were other recipients that evening. The CBTU is responsible for increasing the amount of Blacks hired on union jobs

The Christian Women Coalition of SCLC Wom- en’s Division honored Brother Terrell as one of their Brothers of Rho Gamma Gamman Chapter honorees at their Strong Men and Women of Excel- lence, “A Legacy of Strength” Program. The program After the parade was complete, the Brothers of was held Sunday, June 24, 2007. The County Com- Rho Gamma Gamma Chapter were on stage passing missioner, Channel 2(WDTN) personalities and the out more book bags. Each book bag was filled with Director and CEO of the Greater Dayton area Unit- school supplies with some being tailored for a specif- ed Way were other recipients. The Dayton SCLC ic age or grade. All in all, the children received over Women’s Division honors strong, caring, committed 140 book bags filled with school supplies from the individuals whose lives have shown the community efforts of donations made by the Chapter. Rho Gam- what can be done if one uses his time creatively in an ma Gamma Chapter would like to thank the Broth- effort to do what is right. ers from Iota Chapter who chipped in and helped with the book bag distribution. The Brothers of Rho Brother Willie A. Terrell, Jr. is the past president Gamma Gamma Chapter feel that children must be of the Dayton Education Association. He was elect- equipped with the proper tools to at least have a fight- ed president in May 2000 and served in that position ing chance. for 6 years. Under his leadership, several positive things have happened. Willie led the district’s DEA Manhood members in the passage of a November 2002 bond issue funding the local share of a $630 million proj- Scholarship ect to rebuild or renovate the district’s neighborhood schools. The issue was approved by an unprecedent- Perseverance ed margin of 64 percent of district voters. Uplift He was the president when the district came out of Academic Emergency and went into Continuous Improvement. He began a partnership with several WYF community groups to include NAACP, SCLC, the 34 Social Action Social Action Omega’s Clarion Call

His professional awards include Xi Iota Iota Chapter Omega Man of the Year, Xi Iota Iota Chap- ter Superior Service Award, Xi Iota Iota Chapter Founder’s Award, 2006 Heart of Gold Award from Eta Phi Beta Sorority, 2006 Top Ten African Ameri- can Male by Parity, Inc., Community Service Award given by Harmony Lodge #77, Outstanding Service Award given by the United Health Solution, 2007 recipient of Labor Leader Award given by Coalition of Black Trade Unionist, and 2007 recipient of the Strong Men and Women of Excellence given by the SCLC Women’s Division. He was also listed in the 2005-2006 Success Guide “Focus on African Ameri- cans in Education.”

Brother Terrell received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Social Studies from Central State Univer- sity in Wilberforce, Ohio, Master of Education from Miami University, in Oxford, Ohio, and a Master of Education from Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio. He has Certification/License from the State of Ohio Department of Education in several areas to Brother Willie A. Terrell, Jr. include Social Studies Comprehensive, High School Urban League, Wesley Community Center, Parity Principal, Supervisor, Pupil Personnel, Staff Person- and UHS. He initiated monthly meetings with the nel, and Instructional Services. Superintendent and bi monthly meetings with the Deputy Superintendent. He supported the district’s He is a Thirty-third Degree Mason. He belongs renewed focus on reading and math which resulted to Harmony Lodge #77, Burning Bush #7, Miami in the highest percentage point gain that DPS has Consistory # 26, and Amer Temple #107. Brother seen since the inception of the Ohio Proficiency Test Willie Terrell is a life member of Omega and is a past in 1995. basileus of Xi Iota Iota Chapter. He is a life member of several civic organizations to include the NAACP, Brother Willie Terrell served the association SCLC, Urban League, Doris L. Allen Minority Cau- as vice president, treasurer and chaired several ex- cus/DEA and the Association for the Study of Afri- ecutive board committees. He has served Dayton can American Life and History. Public Schools in many capacities such to include Social Studies teacher, Staff Developer, Coordinator Brother Terrell has been featured in several of Saturday School, Cluster Leader, Social Studies publications to include “Ohio Schools,” “NEA To- Department Chair, Athletic Coordinator, Teacher on day,” “Gavel to Gavel,” “Dayton African American Special Assignment, Proficiency Challenge Liaison, Heritage,” “Dayton Weekly,” “Dayton Daily News,” and MLK Orator Coordinator. Brother Terrell is cur- “NEA Trend,” ”The Oracle,” and “The Lamp.” He rently the Parent Resource teacher at Jefferson Mon- is an ordained deacon at the First Baptist Church of tessori Elementary School. Ridgewood Heights.

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Pi Omega Chapter Social Action Committee and sons

Pi Omega Chapter Participates In Baltimore Heart Walk By Brother Chuck Matthews Baltimore, MD. – On Saturday, October 27, Hill, and proceeded along the promenade of the Inner 2007, members of the Social Action committee of Harbor. While the morning started with a constant the Pi Omega Chapter participated in the 2007 Bal- downpour of rain, the weather was kind to the team timore Heart Walk. The Heart Walk is an American halfway through the walk. The rain stopped, allow- Heart Association (AHA) event that focuses on raising the team to have a pleasant return trip to Federal ing money for biomedical research, education, and Hill. The team has set a fundraising goal of at least outreach programs in an effort to fight heart disease, $1000 to donate to the AHA. The team is more than stroke and other cardiovascular diseases. According half way to reaching its goal, as it is still collecting to the AHA, these diseases are our Nation’s Number donations from sponsors. Donations have been made 1 killer, claiming more than 900,000 American lives by Brothers of Omega, family members, friends and a year – more than the next four leading causes of co-workers. The representative team, “The Charm death combined. City Ques,” consisted of six (6) Brothers from Pi Omega Chapter, the wife of an Omega, and the two Brothers attended the event in full rain gear young sons of an Omega. The Pi Omega Chapter So- ready to brave a very rainy morning in an effort to cial Action committee would like to thank the partici- fight heart disease and stroke. The walk took place pants of this event, as well as the sponsors that gave in downtown Baltimore, started from historic Federal donations. 36 Social Action Social Action Omega’s Clarion Call

Tau Chapter’s Blood Drive/Health needy men and women that they would likely never Screening, a Great Success meet. Although some were visibly nauseous or para- noid, and others purportedly tearful, at the sight of the By Brother Genghis Shakhan intravenous needle, everyone expressed their willing- How do you ness to give in order that others might live as a result measure success, of their sacrifice. and should we use a quantitative or Brother Les Etienne, the fair organizer, spoke to qualitative lexicon us of Tau Chapter’s collective and organizational no- to capture the se- bility. This writer could not help but think that this fair mantic essence of was a tremendous success. By the time the fair ended, this concept? Re- Brother Etienne reflected statistically how successful gardless of your the annual fair was. “For the first time this year, we rhetorical bent as exceeded our goal for blood collection at 25 pints of it pertains to this blood”, Brother Etienne proudly informed. matter, I would suggest here that This writer wondered how many lives might have success be measured by the number of lives that we been saved that day, and how many families might we as a people might touch on any given day. It is in this have touched that hour. I ask again, how do you mea- spirit that the men of “Thunderin” Tau Chapter arrived sure success? I’d argue one pint at a time. in overwhelming and superlative numbers at the Butler Street YMCA, J.D on Saturday, September 8, 2007, to donate both blood and plasma to the Red Cross. Tau Chapter Serves the Community through the “Meal on Wheels” Program In addition to Red Cross’ donation table, other display sites and activities included Morehouse School Atlanta, GA- On the morning of Saturday, April of Medicine health facilitators, a dental screening by 14, 2007, members of The ‘Thunderin’ Tau Chap- Brother Kevin Dancy of Tau Chapter, Fuze Energy ter participated in the Meals on Wheels community Drink, Mindful Yoga, the Georgia Prostrate Cancer program. The service, which provides meals to Association, Brother Dr. Matt Smith’s (Tau Chapter) Senior Citizens in the metropolitan Atlanta, GA area, was expeditiously carried out in groups of two by psychological stress test table, several impromptu and the tenacious youths throughout the West End com- informal colloquials that discussed family health and munities. The West End communities encompass other people topics pertinent to the collective well-be- the thoroughfares Joseph T. Lowery Blvd. and Mar- ing of mankind. tin Luther King Jr. Drive. This also extends north to Booker T. Washington Park in Atlanta, GA. The Bare-armed Brothers, donning royal purple, volunteers successfully delivered approximately 34 sleeveless, frat shirts, and Omega family-men with meals to 17 homebound seniors on their individual their sweethearts and sons in tow, was the demographic routes. This particular community was chosen by and scene at the 2007 Tau Chapter Blood Drive/Health Tau Chapter based on its establishment in 1922 on the Screening; and could be described as antithetical to campus of Atlanta University, which is located within how African-American men are typically typecast in the West End Community. “My heart was cheered to electronic and media print. There was a altruistic and meet such a kind group of friends who simply wanted philanthropic caring spirit evidenced here as the men to serve other members of our community,” stated of Tau Chapter offered up both their time and blood to Program Manager Jaclyn Barbarow.

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Iota Phi Chapter Wins 2nd District tional City Bank, Bayer Corporation, Mt Ararat Baptist Golf Tournament Church, PNC Corporation, N.E.E.D., and the YMCA. By Brother Bob Downing Excess proceeds of the event will be used to support Iota Phi Chapter’s Scholarship program. The Iota Phi Pittsburgh, PA – On May 3, 2007, Brother Jack Chapter through its sister foundation has given in ex- Burley and Brother Ed Gordon, of the Iota Phi Chapter cess of $100,000 in financial support to worthy high of Pittsburgh, PA, were declared tournament champi- school scholars in the Pittsburgh area during the last ons of the 59th Second District Conference Golf Out- ten (10) years. ing at the Quicksilver Golf Club in Midway, PA. They led all golfers by recording the lowest team metal score As host chapter, we would like to thank tourna- of the day in the Second District’s Annual Two Man ment chairperson, Brother Ron Hunt and committee Scramble Event. Quicksilver Golf Club is a challeng- members Brother John Laymon, Brother Richard Lip- ing par 72 course with a four star rating (Golf Digest) scomb, Brother Robert Edison, Brother Wilber Hines, and has been the host site of several Senior PGA and and Brother Rodger Kingdom as well as a host of vol- Nationwide Tour events and qualifiers. unteers.

Brother Everett Gordon and Brother Roland Penn All golfers were transported to Iota Phi Chapter’s of the Gamma Pi Chapter, the defending Second Dis- Fraternity Center at 123 Meadow Street in Pittsburgh, trict Champions, were gracious in their presentation of for a reception and seven course dinner, under the su- the “Traveling Trophy Cup” to the new “2007” cham- pervision of Brother Marty Hampton of the Iota Phi pions. Brother John Laymon and Brother Ron Hunt of Chapter. In addition to this outstanding dinner, tro- the Iota Phi Chapter posted the second best score of the phies were awarded to the top 3 places. All Fraternity day, followed by Brother Eric Mann and Brother Rich- Brothers were presented with a Fraternity clip watch, ard Lipscomb of Iota Phi Chapter, who finished third. and courtesy transportation to and from the hotel, golf course, and the Fraternity Center. We thank the The 2007 Second District Conference Golf Out- IHQ, all Brothers, and others for their participation. ing was very successful. Success is attributed to the large turnout of participants. More than 100 golfers participated as follows: 62 Fraternity members representing 13 chapters throughout the Second District, officers from IHQ including the Grand Basileus, Brother Warren G. Lee, Jr., and past Grand Basileus, Brother George Grace and the exceptionally large turnout by the host chapter, Iota Phi Chapter with 25 members participating.

The tournament also drew support from participants from outside of the Fraternity (40 golfers) who participated in another flight of competition, and our corporate partners with their gifts and generous donations. Corporate and community support included Na-

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Education, Building A Bridge To The Future By Brother Marc Styles

Brothers of Phi Kappa Kappa Chapter

East Point, GA- This was the theme on Friday, to recognize those students during the summer before June 15, 2007 when the Brothers of Phi Kappa Kappa they depart to pursue their quest for higher academic Chapter held their Third Annual Colonel Charles achievements, and this event was born. Young Scholarship Awards Banquet at the Renaissance Concourse Hotel. Normally this event would be a part “As a military based chapter, we chose Colonel of the Chapter’s Annual Achievement Week as part of Charles Young, a great military member of the the Founders Banquet each November. Unfortunately, Fraternity as well as a Professor of Military Science the students are already enrolled in colleges and at Wilberforce University in Ohio, to name this universities throughout the country and they are banquet after”, stated chapter Basileus, Brother unable to take time out of their academic schedules Michael Randall. The Chapter’s three (Middle to come back to the banquet. So the Chapter decided Schools) Partners In Education received awards of 40 Mandated Programs Mandated Programs Omega’s Clarion Call

$2,300 each and eleven young men were chosen to he told the audience. Thanks to his mentor, Brother receive awards of $1,000 each during the banquet. Alonza Bennet, he would go on and earn his Masters Awards were also presented to the educator and Degree. mentor of the year. The Keynote Speaker for this year’s event was Brother Doctor Ralph Simpson of Brother Simpson went on to share the times that the DeKalb County School System, where in 2000; he he would get in the way of his own education as he became the First Black Principal within the system. moved on to obtain his Doctoral Degree. Before he He has served in that capacity for the past seven concluded his speech, he mentioned to the scholarship years. And after the completion of the school year, recipients to be in control of their own destiny and he was promoted to Assistant Area Superintendent without a test, there is no testimony. After receiving in charge of twenty-five schools within the county. a standing ovation, Brother Randall presented him with the Educator of The Year Award. Brother Phillip Brother Simpson let those attending know that, Starke was presented with the Mentor of The Year “You must stand for something or you will fall for Award for his work with a boy’s group home and anything.” He quickly took us back to his collegiate his work at Stockbridge High School in neighboring days at West Georgia University, where he had to Henry County. Special invited guest included the start in the “thirteenth grade,” which means he had to principals from three Middle Schools to include take remedial classes because of his low SAT scores Colonel Marguerite Garrison, U.S. Army Garrison and a lack of preparation for college back in high Commander of Fort McPherson and Mr. Joseph school. We were told to “Not let a test define you, but Macon, Mayor of the city of East Point, GA. be defined by who you serve and who you are,” by Simpson. Having watched the members of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. come into a school sanctioned party and instantly draw the crowd to them, his focus had shifted. Having persevered to reach the required GPA to seek membership and then enduring his pledge period, he had reached his goal to become an Omega Man.

“At this point I was ready to drop out of school because, I had done it all,” said Simpson. After earning his Bachelors Degree and going to work as a correctional officer, he realized that too many youth had developed a penitentiary mentality and many young men were wasting their God given talents. He shared a story of a twenty-six year old inmate that had been incarcerated since the age of fourteen. “After hearing this speech, it was then that I realized that my mission was to go out and serve and mentor kids,” Mandated Programs 41 Omega’s Clarion Call Mandated Programs

Gamma Pi Chapter Awarded Second District Graduate Chapter of the Year Honored for the Third Consecutive Time By Brother James Alexander, Jr.

Gamma Pi Chapter Brothers prepare to board chartered coach for Second District Conference in Pittsburgh Prince George County, MD - When members of but we always work to live up to the challenge that Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.’s five-state Second comes with winning such a prestigious award, and that District gathered in Pittsburgh for the 59th annual is to reach even higher the next time,” said Gamma Pi conference in May of 2007, a busload and several Chapter Basileus, Brother Teddy Taylor. “One thing carloads of Brothers from Gamma Pi Chapter in we are always working toward and that is to be true Maryland hustled up the interstate to take part in the to the legacy of the Founders”. meeting. It turned out to be a very pleasant ride back home for the men of Gamma Pi Chapter, thanks to Gamma Pi Chapter also received more good news at a surprise win as the Second District’s “Graduate the Second District Conference. Brother Dr. Luther Chapter of the Year.” It marked the third consecutive Burse, a 50-year member and longtime expert in time that Gamma Pi Chapter, known as “The Super higher education, was honored with the prestigious Chapter,” has garnered the coveted award from the Second District Founder’s Award. He was chosen District. from among all Second District chapter Founder’s award winners. Also, Gamma Pi Chapter’s Immediate The award is given to a chapter for exemplifying Past Basileus, Brother Kenneth Rodgers was re- Omega’s cardinal principles of Manhood, Scholarship, elected Second District Keeper of Records and Seal. Perseverance and Uplift through service to the This will be Brother Rodgers’ second term holding community. In its 34-year history, Gamma Pi Chapter this District office. has made service in the Prince George County community its hallmark. District Representative, More than two dozen Gamma Pi Chapter Brothers Brother Marvin Dillard, recognized Gamma Pi attended the Pittsburgh meeting, including many who Chapter as a standard bearer for the District in his traveled on the chapter’s first-ever chartered coach address to the conference. to a district meeting. The experience proved to be so rewarding that more such road trips are scheduled “We are honored and humbled that our Brothers from to be planned. Gamma Pi Chapter is genuinely the the Second District saw fit to bestow this award upon Super Chapter! Gamma Pi Chapter again. We never work for awards, 42 Mandated Programs Mandated Programs Omega’s Clarion Call

Gamma Pi Chapter Unearths Tomor- Pi Chapter member Brother Brian Champion, Ph.D., who served as Master of Ceremony during the March row’s Stars at Talent Hunt Program 31st Talent Hunt program and participates on the Brother James Alexander, Jr. Chapter’s Talent Hunt committee.

A modest audience for the Gamma Pi Chapter Talent Hunt competition was treated to an entertaining and uplifting afternoon where the participating youth displayed diverse skills. It began with a dramatic performance based on the life of Sojourner Truth and ended with a series of classical violin solos. In between was some funky guitar picking, sizzling saxophone sounds, the melodic strains of the grand piano playing contemporary favorites and classical selections, and awe- inspiring dance selections and emotional dramatic readings. The fine work of student artists and photographers was also on display for the judges and the public. The performers drew a standing ovation from the audience at the end of the program.

It was extremely difficult to choose winners from such a talented collection. But judges did their best and sin- Brother Leroy Barton (Talent Hunt Chairman, left) and Brother gled out the following performers: Teddy Taylor (Basileus, right) with Brian Forehand, a young Talent Hunt winner Prince George’s County, MD - Millions of Americans Instrumental Contemporary: Brian Forehand, Jr. (1st), tune in each week to follow the saga of American Idol Phillip B. Winston and Daniel C. McDowell (tie, 2nd) as the nationwide search for the next superstar unfolds, Instrumental Classical: Ronald Lagarde (1st), Johnny making it one of the country’s most popular, must-see Lee Walker, Jr. (2nd) and Robert J. Miller (3rd) television programs. But, Gamma Pi Chapter has a Dance: Zenas Okanlawon (1s) and Sierra S. May lead on some of the best talent in the country, and that (2nd) talent is located in the Prince George’s County, Mary- Drama: Elenilson Ayala (1st), and Jessica Bucknor land community, thanks to the Chapter’s 35th annual (2nd) Talent Hunt Program held on Saturday, March 31, Photography: Kimberly Benavides (1st), Christina 2007. Bailey (2nd) and Kelli Williams (3rd) Painting: Mika Eubanks (1st), Aaron Cooper (2nd) and High school students in grades 9-12 from throughout Scotti Spencer (3rd) the county displayed piano, violin, guitar, dance, paint- Drawing: Aaron Cooper (1st), Antoine Heath (2nd) ing and photography, and drama skills during Gamma and Mark Stewart (3rd) Pi Chapter’s Talent Hunt program that was held at the Charles Herbert Flowers High School in Springdale, “We can’t thank you enough from Gamma Pi Chap- MD. Incidentally, the school is named after a longtime ter for bringing your children out to a program that is resident of the county and member of Omega, who is very important and dear to us,” said Gamma Pi Chap- also one of the historic Tuskegee Airmen. ter member Brother Leroy Barton, Jr., chairman of the 2007 Talent Hunt Committee and a Professor of Music “We should be very proud to have such talented young Education and Instrumental Music at the University of people here in Prince George’s County,” said Gamma the District of Columbia. Mandated Programs 43 Omega’s Clarion Call Mandated Programs

Gamma Pi Chapter Recognizes Local Scholarship Winners And Participants In Its Popular Project Enrich College Prep Program By Brother James Alexander, Jr.

Chapter leaders pose with student achievers and scholarship winners during closing program for 2006-07 Project ENRICH College prep program

Prince George Coutny, MD - Barely a week after “Take advantage of your opportunities and don’t being named the Graduate Chapter of the Year by ignore your spiritual development,” Dr. Burnim told Omega’s Second District, the Brothers of Gamma Pi the students. “It will help you decide what it means to Chapter were back in the local community hard at work be successful”. helping promising students in Prince George County move closer to college. The Chapter’s revitalized First-term, State Delegate Gerron Levi, who Project ENRICH college preparatory program for 9-12 represents the Bowie area, also spoke to the students, graders closed out the academic year with a dynamic advising them of the availability of scholarship funds and uplifting ceremony at Bowie State University through the State Legislature. “I do have access to (BSU) on Saturday, May 12, 2007. delegate scholarships as well as all Delegates and state Senators,” she said, giving out a phone number for With parents, other family members and friends in parents to call to apply. tow, Project ENRICH students were the stars of the Charles Drew Memorial Scholarship Fund, Inc. 2nd Project ENRICH is a four-year college preparatory Annual Awards Recognition Celebration. The Chapter program that meets one Saturday monthly on Bowie awarded certificates for performance, participation State’s campus. The program and students must and attendance, and awarded thousands of dollars in participate all four years. At the end of the program, scholarships to eight seniors just a few months away they receive small stipends for college and some from entering college. The morning program was receive scholarships. A total of 8 students received highlighted by a keynote address given by Brother Dr. scholarships and Brother Roland Byrd, a retired college Mickey Burnim, the President of Bowie State. educator, heads the initiative, which is sponsored by the Charles Drew Scholarship Fund. 44 Mandated Programs Mandated Programs Omega’s Clarion Call

Epsilon Kappa Kappa Chapter (#884) Canton, Mississippi 7th District By Brother Alvin C. Carter

Epsilon Kappa Kappa Chapter is featured with 7th District Representative Brother Joseph Williams immediately following the banquet. Annual Founders’ Day Banquet

Canton, MS- On November 17, 2006, Epsilon various Brothers for their good works, the Brothers Kappa Kappa Chapter (Canton, MS), Xi Kappa Kappa also recognized Brother Lars Johnson (5-04-Rho Chapter (Yazoo City, MS) and Rho Epsilon Chapter Epsilon) for continuing to uphold SCHOLARSHIP to (Tougaloo College) held a joint Annual Founders’ a high regard and maintaining a 3.7 G.P.A. at Tougaloo Day Banquet at the University Club in downtown College. Brother Johnson graduated Magna Cum Jackson, MS. The speaker of the event was the Laude on May 13, 2007 with a degree is Psychology. honorable Brother Joseph T. Williams, 7th District He is planning to attend graduate school in Dallas, Representative, who gave a superb speech to the TX. audience on issues concerning our Brotherhood as we work towards becoming a stronger aspect in society as The Brothers of Epsilon Kappa Kappa Chapter, an organization. Xi Kappa Kappa Chapter, and Rho Epsilon Chapter appreciate all the visiting Brothers that supported The night was filled with entertainment and the banquet and the guests for their presence at this exceptional service that resulted in a blessed moment momentous occasion. Along with Brother Joseph T. to fellowship with one another. The Brothers of Williams, 7th District Representative, in attendance, Epsilon Kappa Kappa Chapter and Xi Kappa Kappa other honorable Brothers present at the event were Chapter presented various awards to Brothers that did Brother George Handy, State Representative; Brother exceptional jobs at tasks given, proved to be outstanding James Reed IV, State KRS; Brother Archie Smith, citizens in their communities, served the Brotherhood 7th District Chaplain; Brother Timothy Rush, Past with enthusiasm and upheld the cardinal principles 7th District KRS; and Brother Lee Bernard, Past 2nd with utmost pride. Along with the recognition of District Representative. Mandated Programs 45 Omega’s Clarion Call Mandated Programs

Lambda Iota Chapter Held Its 28th Annual Purple And Gold Golf Tournament By Brother Marvin Broadwater, Sr.

Lambda Iota Chapter Annual Purple & Gold Golf Tournament

Columbus, GA — Lambda Iota Chapter held its shotgun start Saturday morning at 8:00 a.m. sharp. 28th Annual Purple & Gold Golf Tournament on June Golfers are treated with food throughout the day. 23rd and 24th 2007 at the Fort Benning Golf Course. Columbus resident, Mvogo Angelin recovered from Several months of planning and years of experience a slow start to card a 2-under 70 at Fort Benning's have made this a sought after tournament from golfers Follow Me Golf Course and knock a trio of former area as far away as Seattle, Washington. high school standouts off the top of the leader board. "I started out with bogey-double bogey and I thought, The Chapter uses proceeds from the tournament I'm gonna have a long day. Last year, I played the same to give scholarships to local high school seniors. Over way, starting with bogey-bogey-bogey, and that was the years, the Chapter has assisted over 200 college frustrating," Angelin said. "But today I was like, you bound students, while awarding over $200,000 since don't have to think about last year. This is a new year, the first tournament. so be patient, and then I started playing a little better and started making some birdies." There were 175 The tournament typically begins with a Friday players in the tournament, including the Commanding night reception known as the Annual Champion and General of Fort Benning, MG Walter Wojdakowski, Sponsors Reception (In recent years, this event has and an avid golfer. been held at the historic Liberty Theater.). The Chapter invited all former Champions and Sponsors to the This year, Lambda Iota Chapter Chapter awarded reception where they partook of food and drink, which $9,500 to 11 recipients headed to college. The goal next was provided by several local restaurants. year is to raise over $12,000 for desiring high school seniors. Lambda Iota Chapter has extended thanks to This year’s tournament began with the traditional all tournament sponsors and participants. 46 Mandated Programs Mandated Programs Omega’s Clarion Call

Rho Gamma Gamma Chapter Awards Six $1000 Scholarships By Brother Lemarr Ketchens & Brother Kendall Franklin

Rho Gamma Gamma Chapter Scholarship Receipients

Chicago, IL - On Friday, August 3, 2007 Rho Gam- graduating from college is what was explained to the ma Gamma Chapter conducted a Scholar Recognition 6 burgeoning scholars. Refreshments were served and Reception for the 2007 Corneal A. Davis Scholars at conversations with the parents and students continued St. Ailbe’s Church. The scholarship recipients were until it was time for everyone to depart. Scholarship is Darren Muhammad, Zakiyya Latif, Jamilah Hawkins, what Rho Gamma Gamma Chapter continues to pro- Geordan Smith, Evan Williams and Myia Thompson. mote. In addition, it is the goal of Rho Gamma Gam- ma Chapter to eventually be able to award even more All six scholars and their parents were in atten- scholarships, annually. dance. Brother Kendall Franklin conducted the ceremony. The Parents were given a Certificate of Ap- preciation for their hard work in raising their children. Next, the scholars were recognized with a Certificate of Award as well as their first installment check for $500.00. Brother Franklin reminded the scholars that they must maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA in their first semester of college in order to be eligible to receive their second installment scholarship award of $500.00.

After the certificates and scholarship checks were awarded, the Brothers of Rho Gamma Gamma Chapter gave words of wisdom to the students. Parents shared some of their knowledge as well. The main focus of Mandated Programs 47 Omega’s Clarion Call Mandated Programs

Kappa Alpha Alpha Chapter Fall Talent Hunt By Brother Clarence Pittman III

to the next level held in Norcross, Georgia in an attempt to perform at the StateTalent Hunt Competi- tion. Achieving 2nd Place Honors in the event was Brittany Howard, a freshman from Stephenson High with her Vocal Selection – His Eye Is OnThe Spar- row. In addition, two juniors from Stephenson High captured 3rd Place Honors: Calina Cheekes with her Vocal Selection Butterflies and Brionca Williams with her Oral Presentation As You Like It.

With the help of the contestants’ parents, participating high school faculties and staffs, and the Brothers of Kappa Alpha Alpha, this year’s adjudi- cators had a tough job with selection of the winners. However, the Chapter was blessed with the combined Kappa Alpha Alpha Chapter Basileus, Brothe experiences and talents of the attending judges: Mrs. James Brown shaking hands with 1st place winner Desi Raines Dionne Davis, who’s been playing the violin since age 9, including membership in The African Ameri- Decatur, GA—In September 2007, Kappa Alpha can Philharmonic Orchestra, The New Atlanta Phil- Alpha Chapter conducted its Annual Talent Hunt as harmonic, and The Georgia State University Sym- the Brothers hosted a magical evening for students phony Orchestra; Ms. Vanessa E. Bagley, member who displayed their God given gifts in the categories of the Dance Ministry at Greenforest Community of drama, instrumental, and voice. This setting was Baptist Church in Decatur, Georgia for several years similar to the path recently taken by a past graduating where she’s been a devout Christian in spirit and senior, from Dekalb School of the Arts -- Reginald dance and Mr. Mark A. Norwood, who began for- Smith, Jr. -- who won $1,000 in the vocalist category mal music training since age 12, and after receiving at the 7th District Talent Hunt Competition held in a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music from Morehouse March at Huntsville, Alabama. Included in his suc- College has earned Teacher of the Year in Dekalb cessful journey was winning over tough contestants County and is a Music Specialist at Browns Mill El- in the states of Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida. ementary School.

Brother Cartrell Watts, Talent Hunt Chairman, “I am proud of the talent we continue to see in coordinated and distributed applications to all 20 Dekalb County every year,” says Brother James high schools in the county. At the event, Brother Brown, Basileus of Kappa Alpha Alpha Chapter, Robert Bob Lee, Master of Ceremonies, introduced who also serves as both the State of Georgia Talent each selection and shared career insights of each stu- Hunt Chairman and is a member of the District Tal- dent. The First place honors was achieved by Desi ent Hunt Committee. “These young people continue Raines another senior student out of Dekalb School to demonstrate themselves good enough to compete of the Arts. Bellowing out his Vocal Selection -- A not only at the state level… but at district and be- House is Not a Home – Desi was able to advance yond.” 48 Mandated Programs Mandated Programs Omega’s Clarion Call

Rho Nu Chapter Continues to Omicron Alpha Chapter Award Excellence Achievement Week By Brother Jerome Davis By Brother Zachery Mitcham

Wilmington, N.C. - Omicron Alpha Chapter honored Dr. Rosemary DePaolo, chancellor of the University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW), with its Citi- zen of the Year award during the Fraternity's National Achievement Week observance on Veterans Day. The award, made to the citizen that has made the greatest contribution to and impact on the community, is Omega’s highest honor. The award acknowledged Dr. DePaolo's commitment to inclusion, as well as her continued outreach to the less fortunate and those that are often overlooked within the Wilmington community. Dr. DePaolo spoke to a capacity crowd at New Kelly Chapel A.M.E.Church on the importance of "knowing the right thing to do and doing it."

From left, are Brother Paige Lockett, Mr. Michael Brown, Brother Jerome Davis, and Brother Byron Williams Others who were recognized and received awards during the event were Brother Cedric Dickerson, Omega Man of the Year; Ms. Linda Upperman Galveston, TX -Rho Nu Chapter’s Thomas H. Smith, Humanitarian Award; Miss Lillian Barfield Warren Scholarship recognizes academic excellence, and Mr. Ty Walker, Omega Youth Award; Brother leadership and service to the community. These quali- Wayne Lofton, Manhood Award; UNCW under- ties are what Rho Nu Chapter feels a student should graduate students Brother Uri Robinson, Brother exhibit in accordance with our Fraternity's cardi- Derek Waddell and Brother Justin Anderson, Schol- nal principles of Manhood, Scholarship, Persever- arship Award; Brother James Jones, Perseverance ance, and Uplift. The scholarship is named in honor Award, Brother P. Kevin Williamson, Uplift Award; of Brother Thomas H. Warren who was a founding and Brother Harris McIntyre, Brotherhood Award. member of the Rho Nu Chapter in Galveston, Texas. Brother Warren was initiated at Fisk University in The keynote speaker for the occasion was Gulf War 1926. veteran Lieutenant Colonel Conrad Morgan, who presented the Omicron Alpha Chapter with a National Fraternity Resolution appointing the day as Omicron The 2007 Thomas H. Warren Scholarship was Alpha Day. This event was the capstone to a week- presented to Mr. Michael Brown of Galveston Ball end of activities including the local chapter's Winter High School. Mr. Brown's academic achievements Gala and Scholarship Ball recognizing the great con- placed him at the top of his class where he was ranked tributions of the late local educator Ernest Swain. The 12 out of 533 graduating seniors. He is a member of Fraternity presented Swain's alma mater, Morehouse the National Honor Society, President of the Nation- College, with a check for $200,000, which Swain al Technical Honor Society at Galveston Ball High bequeathed to them upon his passing. The Fraternity School, and was Vice-President of the 2007 Senior also endowed a $25,000 Scholarship to UNCW for Class. He is anticipated to attend Texas A&M Univer- those seeking degrees in the education field in honor sity, where he will major in Engineering. of Ernest Swain in 2006. Mandated Programs 49 Chi Tai ChapterOmega’s Names Clarion Brooks “CitizenCall of the Year”Mandated Programs By Alvin Peterson, KRS (Orlando,Chi FloridaTau Chapter November “Citizen15, 2007) of the Year” By Brother Alvin Peterson, KRS

as a high school science teacher and assistant principal in Georgia, a principal to an adjunct professor of Administration and Supervision at Rollins College and Nova University.

Equally busy in his religious life, Brother Brooks serves as Elder in the Washington Shores Presbyterian Church and a church schoolteacher for 29 years. He also lent his faith and talents to serving as Moderator of St. John’s Presbytery and a member of the General Assembly’s (national) Nominating Committee.

The list of honors of Brother Brooks is as long as Brother Rufus C. Brooks Chi Tau Chapter’s Citizen Of The Year his resume. Dating back to 1968, when he received Recognition Award Recipient citations for Junior Achievement and Community Ser- Orlando, Florida- On November 15, 2007, Broth- vice Awards. er Rufus C. Brooks was chosen as the recipient of Chi Rufus C. BrooksTau is Chapter’s this year’s Citizen recipient of the Year of Award. the Chi After Tau many Chapter ’sBrother Citizen Brooks of the continued excelling as the prin- years of exemplary service to his community and to cipal of Eccleston, Phyillis Wheatley, and Hungerford Year Award. After manyOmega, years the recognitionof exemplary is not onlyservice symbolic, to his but commu rep- nityElementary and to Schools.the Omega He was awarded the Orlando, resents the tangible worth of a man who has given so Florida Recreation Department’s Special Recognition much to so many for so long. Psi Phil Fraternity, Inc. the recognition is not only symbolic but representsAward and, the in tangible1986, the Educator of the Year award from Phi Delta Kappa in 1972. Other awards included worth of a man who has givenThe award so much also represents to so many a standard for so of long. excellence, which has underscored a lifetime of achieve- the Bishop Moore High School Man of the Year, a list- ment by Brother Brooks. He is a past recipient of Chi ing in the popular Who’s Who in the South and South- The award alsoTau represents Chapter’s Communitya standard Service of excellence Award. which haswest un derscoredand Who’s Who a life in American Education, Valen- cia Community College Award, and the Walt Disney time of achievement by BrotherPerhaps Brooks.the spirit of He giving is aand past a need recipient to be in -of theWorld Chi CommunityTau Chapter Service Award. volved stems from the fact that Brother Books was Community Service award.born fourth of ten children to a migratory farm fam- Brother Brooks received his Bachelor of Science ily in Sanford, Florida. The early lessons of commu- Degree in Pre-Med and a Masters of Science in Ed- nal spirit have woven through Brook’s life, spinning a ucation from Florida A. & M. University. an Eds. in Perhaps the spirittight of fabric giving that canand stand a need mighty to windsbe “involved” and vagaries stems Administration from the fact and thatSupervision from Rollins College, of life that we all must shoulder. Professional Diploma in Laboratory Technology, M.T. Brother Books was born fourth of ten children to a migratory farm familyfrom Northwest in Sanford, Institute, Minneapolis, MN. Brother Brother Brooks, a 32nd Degree Mason and Shri- Brooks is also a Southern Education Foundation Fel- Florida. The early lessonsner, isof also communal a member spirit of the have Phi Delta woven Kappa throug and h Brook’slow at the life, University spinning of North Carolina. Kappa Delta Phi fraternities. His civic involvement a tight fabric that can standcredentials mighty continue winds with and participating vagaries (among of life other that we allHe must is an shoulder.army veteran who served with the Medi- affiliations) in the Orlando Jaycees and Rotary clubs cal Service Corps during the Korean War. His wife, Brother Brooks, a 32ndand Degree the Orlando Mason Area and Chamber Shriner, of Commerce. is also a member Edithof the (Jackson), Phi Delta is retired from a dedicated career as Curriculum Resource Teacher for the Orange County Kappa and Kappa Delta PhiBrother fraternities. Brooks’ professional His civic career involvement is long and credentialsPublic School continue system. with The Brooks have two sons and eclectic, ranging from a career in the United States a daughter—all of whom are driven professionals who participating (among otherArmy-Medical affiliations) Service in through the Orlando the skills he Jaycees learned as and Rotaryare obviously clubs continuing and the the tradition of excellence es- a leader that served him well in the educational system tablished by their father. Orlando area Chamber of Commerce. 50 Mandated Programs Brother Brooks’ professional career is long and eclectic, ranging from a career in the United States Army-Medical Service through the skills he learned as a leader that served him well in the educational system as a high school science teacher and Assistant Mandated Programs Omega’s Clarion Call

New York Metropolitan Chapters Host 11th Annual Carter G. Woodson Memorial Awards Program

NEW YORK, NY. – The New York City Metro- Kingsborough Community College, Brooklyn. NY. politan Chapters of Omega hosted their 11th Annual Carter G. Woodson Memorial Awards Program and Guests, friends and family packed the city council Celebration on Friday, Feb. 02, 2007. The event was chambers to honor this year’s awardees that included held in the City Council Chambers of City Hall at 1 Robert T. Johnson, Bronx District Attorney, Hugh J. City Hall Plaza, New York, NY. With more than 300 Scott, Scholar in Residence at Pace University, Jerri individuals in attendance, this event was the largest DeVard, former Senior VP of Marketing and Brand tribute to Brother Dr. Woodson in the New York City Management for Verizon Communications, and Thom- area. as J. Watkins, Jr. Publisher and CEO of the Challenge Group. Their remarks on Black History, the work of The event opened with greetings on behalf of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., their place in history City Council brought by Councilperson, Helen Foster and that of Brother Dr. Woodson were reflective, hu- of the 16th Council District of Bronx, NY. The cel- morous, and poignant as well as thought provoking. ebration reflected on Brother Woodson’s legacy and promoted the continuance of his dream to bring national attention to the contributions of Black people throughout American history.

This year’s theme was A Celebration of Excellence: Recognizing the Outstanding Achievements of Afri- can-Americans. The event Master of Ceremony was David Ushery, a noted anchor and reporter for WNBC, New York, NY. The celebration honors individuals who have demonstrated a commitment to perpetuate the goals and ideas communicated by Brother Dr. Carter G. Woodson and whose work is aligned with the cardinal principles of the Fraternity; Manhood, Schol- arship, Perseverance and Uplift. Attendees acknowledged the presence of State Supreme Court Justice Theodore T. Jones, Jr. and his recent appointment as an Associate Judge of the New York State Court of Appeals under Governor Eliot Spitzer. Also, Metro Omegas presented a $1000.00 check to Dr. Otis Hill and the Black Male Initiative of WYF Mandated Programs 51 Omega’s Clarion Call Mandated Programs

52 Mandated Programs Omega’s Clarion Call HUMAN INTEREST Omega’s Clarion Call Human Interest

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Honoring Leadership, Service and Scholarship By Brother Leo Varner

Galveston, TX – On Biology with a minor in Chemistry. After graduation, August 24, 2007, Rho Nu Brother Stevenson went on to the University of Chapter launched their Alvin Texas Medical Branch where he obtained a degree in Stevenson Adopt-a-School Medical Technology. He was employed by the state Program by donating $2,500.00 Department of Pathology, Pathology Patient Services worth of school supplies to as a clinical chemist and supervisor of the Phlebotomy L. A. Morgan Elementary service. He later transferred to the UTMB Dialysis School in Galveston, TX. Center for several years and subsequently returned to Brother Alvin Stevenson The program honored Brother the clinical labs until his retirement after 37 years of Alvin Stevenson’s fifty years service. Brother Stevenson also worked in the clinical of service to Omega, his labs at St. Mary’s Hospital for many years and worked leadership in efforts to establish a graduate chapter as an educator in Galveston, TX at LaMarque and in Galveston, TX, and his faithfulness in upholding Hitchcock Independent School Districts. Omega’s cardinal principle of Scholarship. The Alvin Stevenson Adopt-A-School Program Brother Alvin Stevenson was initiated into Omega will feature annual donations of school supplies to a on April 19, 1956 by way of Alpha Psi Chapter at deserving elementary school in the Galveston County Huston-Tilloston College in Austin, TX. He graduated area. from Huston-Tilloston in 1958 with a B.S. degree in

Front row (from left) are Brothers Richard Patterson, Alvin Stevenson, Dr. Lynne Cleveland, Superintendent for GISD, Charles Stewart, and Harold Netter; back row Paige Lockett, Leo Varner, Byron Williams (Basileus), John Solomon, Jerome Davis, and David O’Neal, GISD School Board President. Human Interest 55 Omega’s Clarion Call Human Interest

Kappa Alpha Alpha Chapter Brother Architects New Sclc International Headquarters By Brother Clarence Pittman III Chapter by way of Auburn University in 1972. With over 30 years of experience in architecture, Brother Barnes has been active with a number of building projects, including a $16 million dollar government office building in Dougherty County, GA, a school construction in Dekalb County, GA and a four million dollar dormitory renovation at Mississippi Valley State College.

“My designs and plans called for an exterior finish to the new SCLC International Headquarters… to reflect the time period of the 1930’s & 1940’s to blend in with the theme of the historical Auburn Avenue street setting,” says Barnes.

The 12,500-square-foot building has an entry that includes polished stainless steel elevators overlooking stone paved floors. In the lobby, H.J. Russell & Company (the general contractor) erected a large granite panel that lists the donors who made Brother Vernell Barnes of KAA Chapter and architect on the financial contributions to this construction. SCLC’s (left) shaking hands with Mr. Ron Woods, executive director for headquarters will actually occupy 6,000 square feet of Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) standing in the building’s second floor that is composed of walnut front of the new International Headquarters Building veneer doors and wood trim and stone pavers in the reception area. Retail tenants on the first floor will use Decatur, GA – In early August of 2007, the remaining 6,000 square feet. dignitaries and community leaders worldwide joined the Southern Christian Leadership Conference “This finish in the reception area classifies it as class (SCLC) board of directors in “A” reception space in office standards,” says Brother ground breaking ceremonies for its new three million Barnes. dollar international headquarters in Atlanta, GA. This location also has further historical significance This much-anticipated new construction was carefully being next to the women’s SCLC chapter and adjacent planned and scheduled for to the Masonic Lodge. Both buildings were once completion in August of 2007 in order to celebrate bustling with business in the past as the result of being SCLC’s 50th anniversary. With the due diligence and occupied by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s offices. the seasoned expertise of Brother Vernell Barnes, an architect and member of Kappa Alpha Alpha Chapter, “I’ve experienced some long, rough and trying early this beautiful two-story office building with exterior years of getting established,” says Brother Barnes. brick veneer and cast stone trim opened on time and “Since that time period, projects like this SCLC stands tall on the historical Auburn Avenue district. construction and business in general, have been a little Barnes, a life member, was inducted into Sigma Delta more stable for me.” 56 Human Interest Human Interest Omega’s Clarion Call

Lambda Gamma Gamma Brother Phillip T. Edmonds Wins 2nd District Superior Service Award By Michael H. Smith Pittsburg, PA - On May 5, Undergraduate Summit and District Conference. Brother 2007, Brother Phillip T. Edmonds also coordinated with the Basileus of Epsilon Edmonds was presented with Sigma Chapter to assist Epsilon Sigma and LGG in social the 2nd District Superior action projects such as RICA (Regional Institute for Service Award. The award Children and Adolescence), Adopt a Highway and We Feed was presented at the 59th Our People, in which they contributed 14 bags of clothes 2nd District Conference, to our clothing drive. During the 2005-2006 fiscal year, Brother Phillip T. Edmonds hosted by Iota Phi Chapter in Brother Edmonds was also the Marketing Sub-Committee Pittsburg, PA. Chairman for the Annual “Cruise with the Ques” Boatride and the Annual Mardi Gras Scholarship Fundraiser. Brother Brother Edmonds has been without a doubt one of the Edmonds founded the LGG Chapter Annual Fishing Trip a hardest working Brothers in LGG. He was initiated in fellowshipping outing that fellowship enjoys. Lambda Gamma Gamma Chapter in 2002 and has had the best interest of the Chapter at heart since his initiation. Additionally, he served as a working member of the following committees: Kids Day at Six Flags, Chapter Brother Edmonds is a 1996 graduate of Virginia State Cook-Out, DC Barbeque Battle, Security, and We Feed Our University in Petersburg, VA. He grew up in a military People. He also participated in elevating the Chapter espirit family in Washington Township, NJ and now resides in de corps by actively supporting the LGG Chapter basketball Waldorf, MD with his wife Lisa and their four children team, and the Chapter quarterly church services. Lindell, Joshua, Briana and Madison. His father, Brother Larry Edmonds pledged Omega by way of Omicron Nu Brother Edmonds registered and attended both the 58th Chapter in 1975. and 59th Second District Conferences as a voting delegate. He planned, supplied and monitored the LGG Chapter He has worked tirelessly and humbly on most of the hospitality suite, attended all the plenary sessions and gave Chapter’s committees. Brother Edmonds was appointed a stellar report to the Chapter upon returning from the by the Basileus as the LGG Coordinator for Chapter conferences. Operations, in which he most notably designed, ordered and distributed the new LGG Chapter T-Shirt. He also Phillip registered and attended the 74th Grand Conclave, served as Assistant Keeper of Records & Seal. July 21-28, 2006, in Little Rock, Arkansas, as a voting delegate. He attended all the plenary sessions and gave He served as the Chairman of the Achievement Week input to the final report to LGG Chapter upon returning Committee in 2006 and 2007 and the Assistant Chairman from the conference. of the Achievement Week Committee in 2005. Brother Edmonds also served as the Assistant Committee Chairman Brother Edmonds additionally serves his community for Project Uplift, which is a fund raising organization through his church, where he is the chair for the Share providing community services to include mentoring, Program. Through this program, he assists in providing scholarships and support for the needy. groceries/supplies to elderly or less fortunate members/ individuals in the church or community. Brother Edmonds also served as the Assistant Committee Chairman of the LGG Graduate Mentorship Program at He has volunteered endless untold hours throughout the Epsilon Sigma Chapter (Bowie State University). As part years in support of LGG Chapter activities. His steadfast of the mentorship committee to Epsilon Sigma Chapter, holding to the principles of manhood, scholarship, he was able to assist in ensuring that the undergraduate perseverance and uplift evidences his dedication to LGG Brothers attended and voted in the Shirtsleeve Conference, Chapter and his commitment to the ideals of Omega. Human Interest 57 Omega’s Clarion Call Human Interest

“Most Wanted”: Four Get Life In Omega Brother Troy K. Manigault, Chapter Reporter, Mu Nu Chapter

Montgomery County, Maryland-Mu Nu Chapter with Foster Care Children in Hyattsville, MD and is initiated four new Brothers on April 27, 2007 in pursuing a professional certification in social work. concert with Gamma Pi Chapter of Prince Georges County, Maryland, who also initiated several new Brother Stacey Herring is a 1995 Morris Brown Brothers. Brother Marvin Dillard (Phi Delta Chapter, College graduate with a B.S. degree in Computer 1979, Virginia Commonwealth University), DR Science and a 1997 Georgia Institute of Technology – 2nd District, presided over a well-organized and graduate with a B.S. degree in Computer Engineering. enthusiastic ceremony. Brothers Bobby Jewett (Nu He is a Senior Computer Scientist with Science Beta Chapter, 1980, Marshall University), BAS – Mu Applications International Corporation (SAIC) in Nu Chapter and Gregory Boykin (Mu Nu Chapter, Columbia, Maryland. He is also a loving husband 1987), Membership Selection Chairman and the and adoring father of two beautiful girls. Brothers of Mu Nu Chapter joined with Brother Teddy Taylor (Gamma Pi Chapter, 1990), BAS – Gamma Brother Derrick Neal is a 1996 Delaware State Pi Chapter and the Brothers of Gamma Pi Chapter University graduate with a B.A. degree in Business to initiate new members through their respective Administration. He is a PepsiCo distributor for the chapters at the Ross Boddy Community Center Suburban Maryland and Northern Virginia areas, as (RBCC) in Olney, Maryland. Mu Nu Chapter’s “Most well as an Accenture Ltd. (ACN) business owner. Wanted” comprises neophytes Brothers Sean Bland, He is the son of Brother B. Eugene Neal (Pi Chapter, Jay Colbert, Stacey Herring and Derrick Neal. 1967, Morgan State University) and the brother of Anthony Neal (Mu Nu Chapter, 2005). He is also a Brother Bland is a 2005 Morehouse College 2007 newlywed married to the former Shay Bethea graduate with a B.A. degree in History. He is a (Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.). former Rudolph W. Snowden Memorial Scholarship recipient of Mu Nu Chapter and a teacher who recently Thanks go out to Brothers Dillard, Kenneth taught History at Parkland Magnet Middle School in Rodgers (Rho Mu Chapter, 1983, University of Rockville, Maryland. Brother Bland is pursuing a Arkansas-Monticello), DKRS – 2nd District, and degree in Advanced Studies at Columbia University Milton Harrison (Nu Psi Chapter, 1975, Virginia and he was selected for a teaching opportunity in State University), and AKRS – 2nd District, for England. He is the son of Brother Roycee “Skip” their leadership and participation at the ceremony. Bland Jr. (Mu Nu Chapter, 1982) and the grandson Additionally, special thanks go out to Brother Wilbert of Brother Roycee Bland Sr. (Nu Psi Chapter, 1948, Givens (Kappa Psi Chapter, 1981, Washington, D.C.), Virginia State University). RBCC Director, for coordinating the access to RBCC for the occasion. Brother Jay Colbert is a 2004 Howard University graduate with a B.A. degree in Criminal Justice and Mu Nu Chapter was chartered May 23, 1970, in an M.A. in Social Work in 2007. He is a therapist Rockville (Montgomery County), Maryland. 58 Human Interest Human Interest Omega’s Clarion Call

Brother Derrick J. Mcgruder Omega Country’s Intangible Influence To Uplift Communities By Brother Bob Downing

Pittsburgh, PA – Brother Derrick (UPMC) with an average workload of “Country” McGruder’s social work and 15 cases. He is working to extend his community relations have served many outreach to the Federal level. young Black males intangibly. His energy, character, commitment, and leadership are He learned the value of hard work in his most notable attributes. his home town of Canton, Mississippi. His hard work today is more than

As a member of Iota Phi Chapter and a Brother Derrick McGruder commendable, it’s invaluable. Brother case manager for the area’s largest health McGruder’s professional and peer care institution, his social interactions relation contacts, hospitality extending and achievements are primarily responsible for the to over 5 Omega Districts, tirelessly organizing host Chapter’s successful scholarship drives in 2006 and responsibilities, organization of step shows for District 2007. Of the $22,000 net proceeds from the 2007 or Chapter events and barbequing & cooking for 10- Mardi Gras and Boat ride combined, he personally 12 hours are classic examples of his commitment to sold over $3,400 in tickets for those fundraisers and Omega. helped account for thousands more through Brother Emmett Wilson’s business, which promotes sales, Yet it was an adversity in 2005 that showed donates facilities and money. This achievement alone the true nature of our Omega respect for Brother resulted in no less than half of the Chapter’s net “Country.” His family in Mississippi had lost use proceeds towards scholarships and empowerment of their gas and electricity due to hurricane Katrina. initiatives. His influence and outreach were similar Immediate help was need and money would not be fast in 2005-2006. enough. Brother McGruder noted an alert to Iota Phi Chapter at 11 AM on Sept. 6, 2005. By 3:30 PM, two Brother McGruder was initiated by way Brothers had the name and phone number of someone of Omicron Psi Chapter in 2002. He served as its in Mississippi who could reach his family in less than Basileus, Keeper of Finance and Stepmaster. Iota Phi an hour and help with relief. Chapter chose him as Undergraduate Omega Man of the Year in 2003, Scholarship Principle Award in 2005 In the name of goodwill, we extend an Omega tribute and Perseverance Principle Award in 2006. In 2003, to Brother McGruder for his commitment to health he received a B.A. degree in Sociology from Duquesne and social services, education and positive bonding University and a M.S.W. from the University of among young Black men and women. This is Omega Pittsburgh in April 2007. He currently works as a case Country. And Brother Derrick McGruder is the manager at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center personification of Omega. Human Interest 59 Omega’s Clarion Call Human Interest

Lambda Gamma Gamma Brother John Milton Archield Winner 2nd District Colonel Charles Young Award By Brother Michael H. Smith

Pittsburg, PA - May 5, 2007, Lt. University (BA in Psychology, Dec 1981), Colonel John Milton Archield of Tennessee State University and George Lambda Gamma Gamma Chapter Peabody College at Vanderbilt (M.Ed. received the Colonel Charles D. Human Development Counseling, May Young award at the 59th Second 1996). Brother Archield was commissioned District Conference, hosted by Iota into the United States Air Force on May 13, Phi Chapter. The Colonel Charles D. 1983 at Tennessee State University. He was Young award is annually bestowed to initiated into Omega by way of Theta Pi those military Brothers who exhibit Chapter (Vallejo, CA) in 1986. qualities of professionalism and Brother Colonel Charles D. Young outstanding achievement. Colonel Charles Brother Archield built his career on D. Young was the epitome of Manhood, Scholarship, excellence and perseverance in the fields of education, Perseverance and Uplift, the four cornerstones upon human resources and personnel management. which our great Fraternity was founded. In 1983, his first duty station was Travis AFB, California. As the Drug and Alcohol Abuse Control Recently retired as Lt. Colonel in the United States Officer (DAACO), he was responsible for specialized Air Force, Brother Archield is married to Nadene counseling and education for K through 12 grades and is the father of one daughter, Segrid. Brother and adult learners. Archield’s last active duty assignment was that of the Chief of the Education and Advanced Distributed In 1987, Brother Archield, while stationed at Learning Program for the ANG. He has initiated, McConnell AFB, Kansas, was the Chief of Social directed and sustained numerous award-winning Actions Programs. He was responsible for Equal programs throughout his illustrious 25-year military Opportunity and Treatment/Substance Abuse career. He brings that same quest for excellence to counseling and education programs. While at the programs endorsed by Lambda Gamma Gamma McConnell, Brother Archield served in a number of Chapter and those mandated programs supported by Executive Officer positions where he managed both the Omega. personnel and programs where he was responsible for management and a $22.8 million dollar budget. Brother John Milton Archield was born in 1960, in Thereafter, he was deployed to Saudi Arabia where Houston Texas. He graduated from Central Catholic he was responsible for Morale and Welfare of all High School with Honors in May 1978. He attended Support Group personnel. several institutes of higher learning, each shaping a portion of his life including St. Phillip’s College, The In 1993, he returned to the United States by Air Force Academy Preparatory School, Southwest way of Maxwell AFB, AL where as Assistant Chief Texas University (now Texas State University), Fisk Instructor, Management Headquarters ROTC, he 60 Human Interest 63 Human Interest Omega’s Clarion Call

managed personnel records. Brother Archield was co- tasked to be the Director of a newly created Branch; the creator of the automated application scoring system result of a merger of Professional Military Education, and records management function that is still in use at Civilian Education and Distance Learning Branches. the ROTC Headquarters. He also wrote the Air Force Brother Archield was the Moderator/Director of over Regulation supplement for military staff, adding 120 hours of satellite broadcasted training, education, blocks on suicide prevention and DWI. and informational updates received at 302 sites worldwide. This included establishing the first-ever Leaving the active duty ranks in 1997, Brother video conference for the personnel community within Archield served with the Air National Guard (ANG). the ANG. He organized and managed the emergency He became the Director of Personnel for the California broadcast for the personnel community after the ANG where he taught classes for the Vincennes 9/11 attacks and was a team writer for the education University Satellite Military Program, managed all portion of the Department of Defense personnel personnel records for officer, and enlisted personnel. tracking system known as DIMHRS. He co-authored the Department of Defense Distance Learning In November 1999, Brother ARchield returned to Implementation Plan authorized by Congress in April active duty and was assigned to the ANG Readiness 2000 and the Air National Guard Distance Learning Center at Andrews AFB near Washington DC. He was Strategic and Implementation plans.

Military Awards:

The Strategic Air Command’s Gen Bruce K. Holloway award for Humanitarian Service (1991) Information Manager of the Quarter and Year (1992) 384th Wing Commander - Ten Outstanding Americans (1992) Outstanding Personnel Officer, HQs ROTC (1995)

Decorations:

Air Force Commendation Medals 1991, 1999 Air Force Meritorious Service Medals 1996, 2002, 2005, 2007 Humanitarian Service Award 1998

Civilian Awards:

Quill and Scroll 1978 Selected as Omega Man of the Year 1989, 1993 Received Community Service award Montgomery AL “Success by Six”

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Brother Keenan Adams Receives Prestigious Doctoral Fellowship

biology and lettered in varsity football. He received his master’s degree in Forest Resources from the Clemson University Department of Forestry and Natural Resources focusing on bird community responses in riparian zones. He will continue his education at Clemson University studying aspects of human dimension and wildlife/forest management. Brother Adams Serves as Chi Zeta Chapter’s Undergraduate Advisor Manhood Scholarship Brother Keenan Adams Perseverance October 3, 2007 CLEMSON, SC. - The Southern Regional Educational Board (SREB) has awarded Clemson University’s Brother Keenan Adams the Uplift Doctoral Scholars Award. This award consists of five years of tuition and fees, an annual stipend of up to $15,000, professional development, and expenses associated with attending the Compact for Faculty Diversity’s Annual Institute on Teaching and Mentoring. SREB’s goal is to increase the number of minority students who earn doctoral degrees and seek to become college and university faculty members. This program has produced more than 350 graduates to date and presently assists more than 300 doctoral scholars. Brother Adams, a native of Columbia, SC, is a 2005 graduate of Furman University, where he majored in WYF

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Meeting Brother General Ward in Ethiopia By Brother Larry Burks, Immediate Past 8th District Representative

Ethiopia-While working as Director of Business De- souri. The visit was hosted by Mu Omicron Chapter in velopment -Africa for DynCorp International, I had the Des Moines, Iowa. unique pleasure to meet with Brother General William This dedication was important in the history of Af- E. “Kip” Ward during his visit to Addis Ababa, Ethio- rican-Americans in the military because it allowed for pia from November 7-9, 2007. Brother Ward’s purpose college educated black men to train to become officers in coming to Addis Ababa was an official state visit to in the Army. African-Americans served in great num- meet with Dr. bers as en- Cindy Courville listed person- - US Ambassa- nel with only dor to the Afri- three having can Union, Don- served as of- ald Yamamoto - ficers in the US Ambassador entire mili- to Ethiopia, and tary (Henry Ethiopia’s Prime O. Flipper Minister, Meles - 1877, John Zenawi. Hanks Alex- ander - 1887 On 1 Oc- and Broth- tober 2007, er Charles Brother Ward Young - became the first 1889), all Commanding West Point General for the g r a d u a t e s . recently formed The Army United States Brother General Ward and Brother Burks in the lobby of the Addis Ababa Sheraton Hotel, Ethiopia Reserve Of- Army African Command (AFRICOM) and will head ficers’ Training Corp (ROTC) began with President AFRICOM for the next three years. Given all of the Wilson signing the National Defense Act of 1916. Al- responsibilities and obligations he had during the stay, though military training had been taking place in civil- he found time for a casual conversation after breakfast ian colleges and universities as early as 1819, the sign- on his last day in country in the Addis Ababa Sheraton ing of the National Defense Act brought this training Hotel. We revisited his recent visit to the 8th District under a single, federally-controlled entity. African- when he was then LTG Ward, Deputy Commander of Americans were still not allowed to receive training United States Forces - Europe when he came to Des through ROTC programs to gain an officer’s commis- Moines, Iowa on July 24, 2004 to be guest speaker for sion. At the time of his death in 1922, Brother Young the dedication of the Fort Des Moines Museum and was the highest ranking African-American Officer in Center. Former Grand Basileus, Brother Edward Bran- the United States Army as a Colonel (the first African- non was also in attendance as the official representative American to attain that rank). of the International Headquarters along with Brother Jeffrey T. Smith, then 1st Vice District Representative Colonel Charles Young was the highest ranking Af- represented the 8th District as we were concurrently in rican-American officer in the Army when World War 1 session at the 87th Grand Conclave in St Louis, Mis- started but was denied the opportunity to serve because Human Interest 63 Omega’s Clarion Call Human Interest

he was involuntarily retired from the service because of of the Founders and others after my presentation as 8th high blood pressure. In 1917, Fort Des Moines trained District Representative to the Supreme Council during the Army’s first Black officers to get commissions our January 2004 meeting in Washington DC. This outside the West Point process. The First World War event is also memorialized in the Fraternity’s archive presented the initial opportunity for Black soldiers as a at Lincoln University in Jefferson City, Missouri. group to become commissioned officers in the United States Army. Although three Black officers had previ- In an interview conducted during his visit in Ethio- ously graduated from West Point and served bravely pia General (Brother) Ward stated that the establish- on the plains (Flipper, Alexander and Young), skeptics ment of AFRICOM would not necessary entail a surge toward the first Black officer candidate class, including in US military activities in Africa, but is driven towards President Woodrow Wilson, argued that Blacks lacked consolidating and focusing the US military’s activities the intelligence and courage to lead troops in combat. in Africa and its island nations. “The establishment of Of the 1,000 Black college graduates and faculty, and AFRICOM does not necessarily imply increased mili- 250 non-commissioned officers from the 9th and 10th tary activities on the continent. It implies that the mili- Cavalry “Buffalo Soldiers,” and 24th and 25th Infan- tary activities that have been conducted in the past by try, who comprised the 17th Provisional Training Regi- three sub-commands (Central, European, and Pacific ment at Fort Des Moines, 639 graduated as captains or Commands) sometimes involved confusion. That con- lieutenants on 15 October 1917. This class included 22 fusion now has been taken away; there is clarity of pur- members of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., including pose now that there is a very defined line, as opposed Founders 1LT Edgar A. Love and 2LT Frank Coleman; to military cooperative efforts,” said Brother General CPT Walter H. Mazyck, CPT John H. Purnell, CPT Ward. Future operations will be per the request of Af- Campbell C. Johnson and others. After completing ba- rican nations to collaborate with the US military. The sic training at sites across the nation, including Camp command will be here to assist African partners in in- Dodge, Iowa, they went on to lead the 92nd Division creasing their capacity and capability to provide a sta- against Imperial Germany on the bloody battlefields of ble environment in Africa. General Ward’s comments France in 1918. Many of those who survived combat came following a meeting with Professor Alpha Oumar returned to America to become leaders in the battle for Konare, Chairperson of the African Union and other racial equality and their sacrifices launched the -inte AU officials. grated officer corps of today serving in all of America’s Armed Forces. AFRICOM is ‘under construction’, operating with a staff of some 200 employees whose numbers would It was because of this program that all of us who reach between 800 and 1,200 employees once opera- have served or are currently serving in America’s mili- tional. General Ward also said no decisions have been tary as officers have had the opportunity to make a con- made in regard to setting up a headquarters in Africa; tribution to our country and its military. Allowing for a decision will be made in consultations with African the opportunity to serve had given us a legacy for this allies and partners. So far, Liberia has volunteered to country’s military that have produced African-Ameri- host the command. Currently AFRICOM operates out can military leaders from the rank of Second Lieuten- of Stuttgart, Germany and is expected to become fully ant to Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. I have dis- operational by October next year. covered since the dedication that a number of African- America officers (senior and junior) have no knowledge General Ward is truly a unique man and profes- of Fort Des Moines and the impact it had on the history sional officer; he is also a Brother who cherishes the of African-Americans in the military. This is a part of association of the Fraternity. I gave him a small photo our history that needs to be shared from generation to gallery of pictures from the dedication that he appreci- generation. Because of the significance of this to our ated receiving and he signed a copy of the set for me history, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. donated $15,000 with the words, “Larry, thanks for all…FIETTS, Kip to the Fort Des Moines Museum and Center in honor Ward”. 64 Human Interest Human Interest Omega’s Clarion Call

Brother Hawkins poses with Dr. Cordova Brothers of Omega Iota Iota Chapter

Omega Brothers Meet New Omega Iota Iota Chapter’s Purdue University President American Hero By Brother Derrick Brewster

Indianapolis, IN- On Friday evening July 20, 2007, Montgomery, AL- June 7, 2007, the Brothers of Brothers from Zeta Phi Chapter and Upsilon Kappa Omega Iota Iota Chapter in Montgomery, AL hosted an Kappa Chapter had the pleasure of welcoming new American Hero and Omega Brother who exemplifies Purdue University President, Dr. France Cordova. the Fraternity’s Cardinal Principles. Brother Major In an effort to establish a positive relationship from General ret. Charles F. “Charlie” Bolden and his the onset, Brothers seized the opportunity to meet the wife Jackie visited the Chapter last June to share his new President at Purdue’s Black Alumni Association experiences as a Vietnam Veteran, Marine General gathering at this year’s Indiana Black Expo. Officer and Astronaut! Brother Bolden spoke with the Dr. Cordova, an internationally recognized Chapter and their families on the topics of tenacity and astrophysicist & former NASA chief scientist, comes perseverance. These were pivotal in his admittance to Purdue after a remarkable tenure at the University of in the US Naval Academy flight school and astronaut California-Riverside. She is Purdue’s 11th president, training. He encouraged everyone, especially the and first Hispanic and woman in the position. Purdue is children to, “Get your education, dream big dreams home to the Mighty Rho Sigma Chapter and the state’s and never ever give up! Brother Bolden’s speech newest undergraduate Brothers, Michael Durrett and was inspirational and encouraging. The Brothers of Marques Fulford. They entered into the fold on June 1, Omega Iota Iota Chapter were left with a renewed 2007. Brother Eric Crump is the Chapter’s Basileus. sense of what Manhood, Scholarship, Perseverance and Uplift truly mean.

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Tau Chapter 2007 New Inductees By Brother Shafton Fraley

On April 26, 2007, “The Eight Thoroughly Immerse Freaks On A Leash” entered into the great land of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. through the Thunderin’ Tau Chapter (Atlanta University Graduate Chapter). The inductees were (1) Brother Willie Harrington, (2) Brother Juwan Harris, (3) Brother Gregory Pridgeon II, (4) Brother Anthony Gary, (5) Brother Genghis Shakhan, (6) Brother Charlie Elder, L to R: William C. Thomas, Basileus of Zeta Tau; Larry (7) Brother Johnathon Wilson and (8) Brother Earl Hammond, Vice-Basileus; Carl Blunt, Ist Vice-Grand Basileus; Shorty, Jr. Dr. J.B. Singleton, III founding member; Eugene Quishenberry, pioneer member; Oscar Harris, founding member; Art Waters, founding member; and George D. Taylor, President, Zeta Tau The initiation ceremony was presided over by 7th Foundation, Inc. District Representative Brother Joseph Williams and Zeta Tau Chapter Of Omega Psi Brother Reginald Harris, TAU Chapter Basileus and MSP State Chairman of North Georgia. Phi Celebrates 50th Anniversary By Brother G. D. Taylor

As a part of the Membership Selection process, Pasadena, CA – On October 8, 2007, three founders of Zeta the candidates performed community service projects, Tau Chapter and one pioneering member were honored at which included organizing a “Meals On Wheels” a Saturday evening black tie gala at the Pasadena Civic project for the Senior Citizens of Atlanta’s West End Center. The honorees were Brothers Art C. Waters, 82 of Community, working for the Atlanta H.O.M.E.S, Acadia, Oscar W. Harris, 82 of Pasadena, J.B. Singleton, (organization also in the West End) and participation 81 of Rancho Mirage, and Eugene L. Quishenberry, 78 of Pasadena. in the Earth Day Collection of Atlanta at Turner Field in association with Home Depot. One of the Senior City Councilman Chris Holden greeted more than 100 Citizens stated, “It’s good to see young Black men out guests from throughout greater Pasadena, Los Angeles helping the elderly. It makes us proud…” and as far away as Phoenix, AR and Houston, TX. First Vice Grand Basileus, Brother Carl Blunt and Brother Keith Youngblood, Southern California area representative, were among the dignitaries in attendance. Brother Blunt brought formal greetings from the Grand Council in Atlanta. GA and quoted from an article written about the Chapter 50 years ago.

Maleta Wilson, Vice President of the NPHC-IE and a member of Delta Sigma Theta was the keynote speaker. She told the audience that we must become contagious carriers 66 Human Interest Human Interest Omega’s Clarion Call of positivism to our youth and our communities like Mary Brother J. B. Singleton, III, D.D.S., a former Pasadena McLeod Bethune-Cookman, W.E.B. Dubois, Carter G. dentist, was born in Nashville, TN December 12, 1926. Woodson, Booker T. Washington and the founding members He attended the public schools of Nashville and received a of Zeta Tau Chapter who are being honored. bachelor’s degree from Lincoln University in PA in 1948.

The founding members came to California in the late A third generation dentist and graduate of the Meharry 1950s in search of a better life. Their personal stories are Medical College, Brother Singleton served the country as a a “testament to how they have lived and internalized the Captain in the United States Army from 1954 to 1956. He cardinal principles of Omega,” said Larry Hammond, Vice– was on the staff of the Pacific State Hospital from 1956 to Basileus of Zeta Tau. 1958 and entered private practice in Pasadena from 1958 to 1992. Art Waters, Esq., was the original Chaplain of Zeta Tau Chapter. He grew up in Chicago, IL and a is 1949 graduate While the practice of Dentistry was his love, second to his of the University of Illinois, Champaign/Urbana where he wife Shirley, he was involved in community service. He joined the Pi Psi Chapter. He is also a 1964 graduate of is a former board member of the Pasadena branch of the Southwestern Law School. The father of three children, one NAACP, former board member of the Pasadena Chapter of son and two daughters; six grand children; and five great- the National Urban League and he was Omega Man of the grand children, Brother Walters enjoys the omnipresence of Year for 1965. his wife, Boonthom, and working in his own business as a tax accountant. Brother Singleton’s hero was his father. When asked why, “he was there for me. He played games with me. He rode the bicycle with me. He played horseshoes with me. He was His philosophy of child rearing was and still is to not push a good athlete and he was everything to me,” said Brother his value system onto his children. Instead, his message was Singleton. These early encounters with his father shaped his and still is “Are you satisfied with the grades that you have view of life. received and does this represent your very best effort?” The three most important words in any language of the world He said education is the great leveler and equalizer. It gives are, “Please, and Thank You,” said Brother Waters. you the strength and confidence to stand tall. “You have to have a backbone to walk straight,” said Brother Singleton. Brother Oscar W. Harris was born in May of 1925 in Orange, To this day, he is a strong believer in education and family. New Jersey. A 1948 graduate of Morgan State College, he was inducted into Pi Chapter in 1945. He met his love, Brother Eugene Quishenberry was born October 12, 1929 Jean, at Morgan State. They dated three years before they in Indianapolis, Indiana. He entered Purdue University in got married on August 15, fifty-nine years ago. He and his 1946 at age 16 to study pharmacy. “I liked science. It was bride moved to California with their son Steve in 1954 from the one profession, other than teaching or preaching, that Chicago, where he taught physical education at Wendell made sense to me. My uncle said that if I finished college Phillips High School. in pharmacy, he would set me up in business,” said, Brother Quishenberry. However, things did not happen that way. He Brother Harris worked with the City of Los Angeles in Parks wanted to play basketball and study pharmacy. and Recreation until he retired in 1980. He then moved to Confident of his athletic ability and academic record, he the County of Los Angeles where he works to this day in the knew he could play the game. When he showed up for Parks and Recreation Department. tryouts, he was met at the door and told that his services were not needed, even though in intramural play he bested To know Oscar and Jean is to know two happy people. would-be varsity players. His lessons learned from the Fraternity were, “Friendship! Treat people the way that you want to be treated. And value Brother Quishenberry finished his second year at Purdue and education. All good things come out of education,” said entered the Navy. A tumultuous stint in the Navy passed. He Brother Harris. retired to the Los Angeles area from duty in Oakland where Human Interest 67 Omega’s Clarion Call Human Interest

he met his beloved Nancy. There, they settled into marriage, for Nashville, small businesses and the Chamber of family and job. Brother Quishenberry finished college at Los Commerce.” Angeles State College and completed a long and successful career with LA County. Zycron, Inc. is a leading provider of information technology services and solutions. Since 1991, Zycron has offered IT A confident and proud man, he joined the Fraternity in solutions to a broad client base and today is the primary February 1959. Since then, he has remained committed provider for multiple Fortune 500 companies. A proven to its ideals and has held numerous leadership positions global strategy and dedication to quality services, products including Basileus, Vice-Basileus and Keeper of Records and relationships has created success for Zycron in several and Seal. In community service, he is a church Trustee, major U.S. cities as well as Bangalore, India. For more life member of the NAACP and has served as president of information about Zycron, visit www.zycron.com the local Pasadena chapter. When asked what had been his greatest moment with Omega Psi Phi, he said, “I have been financial every since I joined the fraternity!”

Local Businessman and Chairman Edward Ellis of the Zeta Tau Foundation, Inc., Board of Advisors, which hosted the event, welcomed the guests by giving them a pop quiz, “How many of you remember who won the academy award for best actor two years ago? How many of you remember who won the Heisman Trophy last year? To each of these questions there was pause? He then said to the group, “I’ll bet that you know the teacher that most inspired you! You First Official Duty was Welcoming President Bush to remember the person in your church or in your neighborhood Chamber Town Hall Meeting that you looked up to.” And that is the significance of this The Re-election event tonight, he said. It is remembering those who have As chair, Freeman’s major focuses are education, strong made a difference to us in our want to live the good life. leadership and positive change to receive results. During his first term, the chamber modified its infrastructure, The evening ended with couples dancing to the music which resulted in a substantial financial surplus, a reversed of Marvin Gaye and others provided by Brother Sean downward trend in membership, increased sponsorship Castleberry and Co. revenue and more efficient sizes for the executive board and committees. Zycron Ceo Re-elected For Rare “Although it was a change in the policy to have a chairman serve two years, I believe it was a positive change,” said Second Term As Chamber Chairman Marty Dickens, president of AT&T Tennessee. “It speaks By Brother Namon W. Anderson and Tosha Jones very highly of how people value Darrell’s leadership. He has done a great job bringing in the new CEO. He is one of NASHVILLE, TN. – Pi Gamma Gamma Chapter - Zycron the bright, young, leaders in our city, an enterprising person, President and CEO Darrell Freeman began July as the first a mover and a shaker. He’s smart and he gets things done.” chair of the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce in recent As the central economic entity for Nashville, the Chamber history to be re-elected for a second term. One of Freeman’s strives to provide leadership that fosters growth, prosperity, first duties was welcoming President George W. Bush to and creates a region that is the best place to live, work, play, deliver a speech to the Chamber about the federal budget. and visit and operate a business. Freeman together with Chamber CEO Ralph Schulz plans to extend the upward “Nashville continues to be one of the nation’s leaders swing of the Chamber for another year. in economic and business development,” Freeman said. “Hosting the leader of our nation marked a great day “We have the chance to sustain the great performance we’ve 68 Human Interest Human Interest Omega’s Clarion Call seen in Nashville,” said Derek Young, president of Bridges Pittsburgh. After completing his Ph. D. in Mathematics, Academy. “Top-notch organizations benefit when the Brother Eldridge continued his education by studying at leaders are in a strong partnership. Darrell and Ralph are seventeen different universities throughout his career. both returning as a tight team.” In the mid-fifties, Brother Eldridge accepted a position in “Hosting President Bush was important for Nashville’s the Mathematics Department at Fayetteville State College; business community, and it was important for him to see now, Fayetteville State University. Upon arriving at first hand the dynamic of the business climate in our great Fayetteville State University, he became the Director of the city,” Freeman said. Undergraduate Fraternity Program on campus and served as advisor, mentor, teacher, friend, and in some instances, Dr. Henry “Hank” Eldridge- a father to many students. As a professor, Brother Eldridge Educator, Innovator, and Leader was a dedicated teacher and mentor who cared for his By Brother O. C. Holloway students and wanted only success for them. In 1951, Brother Eldridge established Delta Gamma Chapter. He took pride in the men who pledge Omega, insisted that they maintained high scholastic averages, and pursue positions of leadership throughout the campus. In addition, he is a charter member of Beta Chi Chapter where he served as Basileus from 1956 – 1958 and in other Chapter leadership positions throughout the years. Currently, he serves as the Beta Chi Chapter Historian.

For more than twenty years, Brother Eldridge served as Special Assistant to the Vice Chancellor of Academic Brother Dr. Henry M. “Hank” Eldridge Affairs, Chairman and Professor of the Mathematics Dept, Associate Dean of Academic Affairs and in many other FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. - For more than fifty years, Brother positions at Fayetteville State. After leaving Fayetteville Dr. Henry M. “Hank” Eldridge has been a dedicated and State University, he joined the staff of the North Carolina inspirational Brother who truly epitomizes the Omega Department of Public Instruction and served as Associated spirit and the four Cardinal Principles of our Fraternity. Director until his retirement.

Brother Eldridge was born and reared in Montgomery, He has received many honors, awards, and special Alabama where he attended public school and graduated recognitions to include the renaming of the Mathematics valedictorian of his high school class. He entered Department at Fayetteville State University, establishing Alabama State University and pursued an undergraduate the Henry M. Eldridge Department of Mathematics and degree. Brother Eldridge graduated Magna Cum Laude Computer Science and established a scholarship in his from Alabama State University with a B. S. Degree in honor. In addition, the City of Fayetteville named a street Mathematics. While at Alabama State University, he was in his honor. Brother Eldridge has published more than initiated into the Omega in February 1946. There, he fifteen articles in education and mathematical professional served as Keeper of Records and Seal and Basileus of his journals. He was selected as the Beta Chi Chapter Man chapter. of the Year in 1986 and received the Chapter’s Lifetime Achievement Award in 2002. He continued his academic excellence by receiving his Master of Arts Degree from Columbia University and his He is married to Mrs. Mary Terry Eldridge and they have Doctorate of Philosophy Degree from the University of one son Henry III. Human Interest 69 Omega’s Clarion Call Human Interest

Theta Eta Chapter Excelling On Campus

In relation to Greek Life Activities at Jack- sonville State University in Jacksonville, Alabama, The Theta Eta Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated is the proud recipient of the Most Improved G.P.A award, as well as the Most Improved Chapter award during the Greek Awards ceremony held April 3, 2007. Theta Eta Chapter bared a ros- ter of four active Brothers who also received The Campus Award of Overall Excellence. This year, the Brothers pledged to continue to be active in spearheading an HIV/AIDS screening alongside the Career Counseling Service Department at Jacksonville State University. Brothers of Theta Eta Chapter

Zeta Phi Chapter Welcomes Brother Scott leads quarterly college information Three Thoroughly Immersed Men sessions at the Families United to Educate Leaders By Brother Danny Pierson (FUEL) and is an active member of Immanuel House of Prayer. He was honorably discharged from the Indianapolis, IN- On Saturday, July 14th, the portals army in 1998. of Omega opened to welcome three worthy candidates into our ranks. Brothers Gideon Green, Antho- Brother Christopher B. Gunn is a supervisor in In- ny Scott and Christopher Gunn were diligent in their formation Technology at Eli Lilly and Company in journey to Omega. Indianapolis. He is a 1992 graduate of Florida A&M University and participates in the Minority Engineer- Brother Gideon Green is a supervisor at Daimler ing Program of Indianapolis as a tenth grade facilita- Chrysler in Kokomo, IN. He graduated from Ala- tor, serves as a FAMU campus recruiter and is con- bama State University in 2000 and he plans to pursue tributing to the growth of the FAMU alumni chapter a maters degree. Brother Green participates in youth in Indianapolis. Brother Gunn is an active member mentoring activities at YMCA branches in Indianap- of Eastern Star Church. It should also be noted that olis and Kokomo and is an active member of Pente- Brother Gunn is a second generation Omega man. costal Lighthouse Church. His proud Father, Brother William Gunn, traveled all the way from Georgia to attend the initiation. Brother Anthony R. Scott is the Assistant Director of Admissions at Indiana University’s Hudson and Hol- Acknowledgements must be extended to the entire land Scholars Program. He graduated from Indiana MSP committee, the Brothers of Mighty Zeta Phi Wesleyan University in 2002 and is currently en- Chapter and the Indiana State Representative, Broth- rolled at Indiana University, pursuing a law degree. er Ezell Marrs. 70 Human Interest OMEGA CHAPTER Omega’s Clarion Call Omega Chapter

Omega Chapter Ribbon (ETO) and Five Battle Stars. He was also a former Brother Dr. Charlie Brady (CB) Hauser North Carolina State Legislator having served two terms representing the 39th District, in 1983-84 and the 67th October 13, 1917-November 11, 2007 District, in 1985-86. Brother Dr. Hauser was a Diamond By Brother Keith Vereen Life Member of the NAACP as well as the Winston- Winston-Salem, NC- Brother Dr. Salem NAACP Life Membership Chairman. Charlie Brady Hauser, known as CB by family and friends, entered Brother Dr. Hauser had a great impact on others through Omega Chapter on Sunday, his commitment to education, which will be sorely November 11, 2007 at WFU Baptist missed. He taught at West Virginia State College and Medical Center in Winston-Salem, Allen University and was awarded an honorary Doctor NC. Brother Dr. Hauser was of Humane letters from Winston-Salem State University initiated into Omega in 1938 by where he was a retired professor. His community and way of Mu Psi Chapter. He was a church involvement was immense as well as his varied Brother Dr. George current and life long member of interest from boating to beekeeping. Brother Dr. CB Brady “CB” Hauser Psi Phi Chapter, where he served in Hauser is survived by his devoted wife of 64 years, Lois several roles. Brother Dr. Hauser was a former Basileus, Elizabeth Brown Hauser; two daughters, Fay Elizabeth Keeper of Finance, Keeper of Records and Seal, Talent Hauser-Price and Lois Patricia “Peaches” Golding. He Hunt Chairman and Public Relations Chairman. He was continued to faithfully attend all Psi Phi Chapter functions also named Psi Phi Chapter’s Omega Man of the Year in up until his death. Sleep well Brother, thou duty is well 1966 and in 1984 respectively. done.

Brother Dr. Hauser attended Catholic University and Brother Anthony A. Scott Texas Southern University. He subsequently graduated from Winston-Salem Teachers College (WSSU) in 1940. A Torchbearer for Omega He later earned his master’s and doctorate in Education By Brother Bob Downing from the University of Pennsylvania. Pittsburgh, PA - On September 23, Upon returning to West Virginia from his parents’ farm in 2007, Brother Anthony “Tony” Scott Yadkinville, NC one Sunday afternoon on a Greyhound passed away suddenly in an accident Bus, Brother Dr. Hauser was arrested in Mt. Airy, NC for at the age of 36. He was an active refusing to move to the rear of the bus. The year was 1947, Brother of Iota Phi Chapter since a full nine years before Ms. Rosa Parks made history in 1994 and was initiated at Zeta Pi Birmingham Alabama for her refusal to relinquish her Chapter in 1990. During this period, seat on a city bus. He challenged the constitutionality he served Omega extraordinarily of Jim Crow laws in North Carolina as they applied to well in capacities many other Brother Anthony Brothers only aspired to attain. A interstate transportation and the case was eventually A. Scott tossed out of court by a federal judge. The Greyhound laundry list of accomplishments and Bus Company later agreed to pay him $2000 to avoid suit awards does not give insight to this true Omega man. for false arrest, which he said, “I bought a car with the money and never had to take the bus again.” Beyond his contributions to Omega as Vice Basileus, Keeper of the Peace, Chairman of Boatride and Mardi In addition to his faithful service to Omega, Brother Dr. Gras Committees, Stepmaster (2000 show ushered in Hauser also served his community and his country. He 21st Century dynamically), and 2005 DP, Brother Scott served in the United States Army during WW II in the epitomized Omega’s mission of empowerment. We 582-641st Ordinance and Munitions Division in Europe, witnessed this from his helping any Brother personally, where he earned the European Theater of Operations extending goodwill among chapters, building bonds between young and old Brothers, peacemaking, unselfish 72 Omega Chapter Omega Chapter Omega’s Clarion Call service to Omega, hosting Omega activities, working powerful in that moment as the song of this Omega man’s with youth-broken families-infirmed, and above all, life was sung. His light has not been extinguished. A being family-oriented. new light burns for him in us. Iota Phi Chapter will pick His light embodied Manhood, Scholarship, up his torch and carry it forward. Perseverance, and Uplift as an adult probation officer for Allegheny County, family therapist-counselor- Brother Bryon A. Hatney therapeutic staff for various agencies such as Parental Stress, Achieva, Ways-to-Work and bodybuilder trainer Omega Chapter for Bally’s. In 2005-2006, he initiated Omega Skating Parties for youth and families. Augusta, GA-When Brother Byron A. Hatney entered Omega Chapter His greatest joy was helping the Fraternity grow with on Sunday, November 4, 2007, guidance and working with young Black males on the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. lost Black College Tours. His passion in bodybuilding earned one of its soldiers. Brother Byron him four champion- ships, notably 1st place overall at A. Hatney, affectionately known as 2000 National ANDC Bodybuilding Competition (men’s “Bhat,” was initiated into Gamma medium division), 2003 OCB Championship with “all Beta Chapter (Paine College) natural” training, and featured in “Muscle and November 2, 1992, rendering Fitness Magazine.” He loved traveling, sharing friendship Brother Byron A. dedicated service to Gamma Beta and knowledge among the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Districts; Hatney Chapter. This dedication included and generally enjoyed art, sports, classic cars and motor serving as Basileus until his bikes. graduation from Paine College.

Born in Pittsburgh, PA., he was reared in its North Upon graduating from Paine College, Brother Hatney Side community through MLK Elementary, Greenway joined the ranks of Psi Omega Chapter in Augusta, GA, Middle School, and Perry High School. Spiritual continuing his dedicated service to Omega and its cause. foundations in the home helped his appreciation of justice Brother Hatney faithfully served on many committees and in 1994, he received a B.A. degree in Criminal Justice and as chair to include Achievement Week. He also from Edinboro University. He excelled in football and served at the state and district levels to include rendering track in high school and college. service to the Membership Selection Program.

His biological family includes at least 12 surviving Brother Hatney fulfilled his calling as an educator at the fraternity Brothers nationwide from South Carolina Academy of Richmond County High School. There, he to Pittsburgh, PA. He is survived by his fiancée Tahiti taught biology, physical science and chemistry; touching Gatewood, sons England Gatewood and Anthony Arlin so many along the way. Brother Hatney enjoyed life Scott Jr., daughter Brook Psi Scott, soon-to-be-daughter and helping others to enjoy their lives as well. This was Faith Omega Scott, mother and father Mrs. Beverly and evidenced in his service as a little league football and Rev. Benjamin Scott Sr., sister Camille Scott, brother baseball coach for Augusta’s youth. and frat brother, Brother Ben Scott Jr. and brother Victor Scott. Committed to faith in God, Whom he loved best, his loving family, whom he loved truly, and to the Brotherhood of The measure of Omega’s love, his life, and his Omega, which he loved dearly, Brother Hatney was the worth was shown ostensibly at his funeral service. The embodiment of the cardinal principles we hold dear. circle of Brothers filled the circumference of Brother The turnout of the Brothers of Omega was testimony Rev. Curtis’ immense church. Each Brother, to the man, to Brother Hatney’s impact on his family, friends and choked up in the attempt to sing the Hymn to such extent colleagues that there was difficulty finishing. The impression and Brother Hatney is survived by is father, Brother Johnny ambassadorial legacy he left on this world was so very Hatney, who dutifully and beautifully eulogized his son, Omega Chapter 73 Omega’s Clarion Call Omega Chapter

his mother Mrs. Joyce W. Hatney, his sister, Ms. Taura years, Brother Hill remained active in social and civil Hatney, and many other loving family members and rights causes. In 1999, he received the Presidential friends. Brother Hatney will be dearly missed and not Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor, soon forgotten. from President Clinton. Two years ago, a renovated 100-year-old building adjacent to the state Capitol was renamed in Brother Hill's honor. In May 2007, he greeted Queen Elizabeth Omega’s Clarion Call Solutes The II during her visit to the state Capitol to commemorate Passing Of Brother Oliver W. Hill, Sr. the 400th anniversary of the founding of Jamestown, the first permanent English settlement in North America. Civil-rights lawyer and Brother Hill will never be forgotten in the halls of former Richmond City Omega and Black America. Omega’s Clarion Call Councilman, Brother salutes his passing into the arms of Christ our Lord. Oliver W. Hill Sr., passed away Sunday, Aug 05, 2007, according to a Brother Oliver W. Hill, Sr. statement from Gov. Timothy M. Kaine. The Associated Press reported that Brother Hill passed away peacefully at his home. He had turned 100 in May. A lawsuit filed by Brother Hill and another Richmond lawyer, Spotswood W. Robinson, representing Black Prince Edward County students would become one of five cases decided in Brown vs. Board Education of Topeka -- the U.S. Supreme Court's landmark 1954 decision striking down segregated schools. In 1948, Brother Hill was the first Black elected to Richmond's City Council since Reconstruction. "As a Brothers wearing the gloves pioneer for civil rights, an accomplished attorney, and a war veteran, Brother Hill's dedication to serving the commonwealth and the country never failed," Gov. Kaine said. In 1940, Brother Hill won his first civil rights case in Virginia, one that required equal pay for black and white teachers. Eight years later, he was the first black elected to Richmond's City Council since Reconstruction. A lawsuit argued by Brother Hill in 1951 on behalf of high school students protesting deplorable conditions of their Farmville high school became one of five cases decided under the U.S. Supreme Court's landmark Brown v. Board of Education ruling. He graduated second in his class from Howard University Law School in 1933, behind his classmate and longtime friend, Thurgood Marshall. Though blind and confined to a wheelchair in recent 3rd District Representative, Brother Mark E. Jackson, Sr. 74 Omega Chapter Omega Chapter Omega’s Clarion Call

Brother Richard “Dicky” Johnson Jr., Omega Man of the Year, the Superior Service Award, 1939-2007 the Founders' Award for Mu Nu Chapter, Omega Man By Brother Troy K. Manigault of the Year and Superior Service Award recipient for the 2nd District. Brother Richard “Dicky” Johnson Jr. (Eta Gamma, 1957, Brother Dicky’s professional career was also one Central State University) crossed of outstanding service as demonstrated by his 32 into Omega Chapter on May 24, years as a professional educator in the D.C. schools 2007. He was born February 18, system. His path as a teacher and administrator 1939, in Washington, D.C., the took him to several public and charter schools as a son of Rev. Dr. Richard H. Sr. committed supporter of Omega’s Assault on Illiteracy program and initiatives. He also contributed his Brother Richard and Julia Taylor Johnson. His “Dicky” Johnson, Jr. earliest days as a son and baby time and devotion as both a coach and supporter brother to two older sisters were of several Montgomery County, Maryland football those surrounded by a strong family in a home filled and basketball sports teams. For the past several with Christian love. He was an important part of his years, even as his health declined, he continued to community as a contributing member of his father’s participate and support Mu Nu Chapter’s Assault on church as well as family leader as demonstrated Illiteracy Program through the Chapter’s local, state through his increased roles and responsibilities and nationally recognized George B. Thomas Sr. during his youth, as he became the eldest son and a Learning Academy, Inc. (GBTLA) as an Assistant big brother to three younger brothers and a sister. Center Director and Program Monitoring Assistant at one of GBTLA’s 12 centers. Brother Dicky’s education began in one-room school in Saint Mary’s County, Maryland and he Brother Dickey’s passing was truly a memorable later matriculated through the D.C. public schools and solemn occasion, as many Omega Men, which system where he went on to graduate from McKinley included among them many former and current Technical High School soon after desegregation of Grand Officers and DR’s from several Districts, schools. While attending Central State University filled the church. He leaves to celebrate his life, his in Wilberforce, Ohio, Brother Dicky pledged our beloved wife, Rosalyn; two sons, Richard H. III and beloved Fraternity, where his love of Omega and his Malcolm; step-daughter, Marcy Turner (Christian); service to the Fraternity and his fellow man were ever three sisters, Beverly Johnson, Florence “Betty” demonstrated through his many honorable works and Ray (Richard), and Joan Askew (Dennis); three his leadership rolls. His positions included stints as brothers, Rev. Dr. Bro. Charles A. II (Mu Nu, 1987, the KRS (1979-82) and Basileus (1982-85) of Mu Montgomery County, MD) (Ann), J. Alexander Nu Chapter, Montgomery County, Maryland; DKRS (Sharon), and Edgar Amos Johnson (Cynthia); (1984-86), 1st Vice DR (1986-88) and DR (1988- mother-in-law, Mabel Daniels; brother-in-law, James 90) for the 2nd District; as well as having served Sutton (Pat); nine grandchildren; four godchildren; a and chaired numerous committees at the Chapter, host of nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family District, and National levels. In recognition of his and friends and the Men of OMEGA. Brother Dicky many duties and contributions, Brother Dicky had was a stalwart member of OMEGA and he will be bestowed upon him such esteemed awards as the deeply missed. Omega Chapter 75 Omega’s Clarion Call Omega Chapter

Brother Dr. Curtis L. Walker, worked extra jobs to take them on family vacations.

Pioneer and Leader Scholarship: Dr. Walker began his teaching career By Brother Bob Downing in Aliquippa School District where he taught at the elementary, junior high, and senior high school levels. Pittsburgh, PA. – Dr. Curtis L. He became Walker entered Omega Chapter on Director at the first University Desegregation Center in the Sunday, October 8, 2006 at Sewickley Valley Hospital. Dr. Walker was seen North which happened to be at the University of Pittsburgh as being synonymous with brotherhood (Consultative Resource Center on School Desegregation and is survived by a devoted and and Conflict). Dr Walker was a founding member of the loving immediate family including his Urban Emphasis Committee spearheading development wife, Margie Byrd Walker, and three of In School/Learning for Life Program which taught Brother Dr. Curtis daughters – Curtistine Suzette Walker, skills to more than 3,000 area youth, kindergarten through L.Walker Anita Blanche Walker, and Cara fifth grade. This program was successfully administered Laurette Walker. He was 73 years of age. by the Greater Pittsburgh Council, Boy Scouts of America, and Girl Scouts of Southwestern Pensylvania. The extent of his loss is evident in the two- After serving on Pitt’s faculty as Assistant Professor and column tribute in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette noting Adjunct Associate Professor for five years, he became that Brother Walker was “An advocate for civil rights, Deputy Superintendent, Associate Superintendent, and minority business development, equal rights, and Executive Officer of Pittsburgh School District’s Equity, higher education”. His shadow is also widely cast as a Compliance, and Community Relations in 1975. pioneering administrator in Pittsburgh’s School District, scouting and youth programs, Pittsburgh Pan-Hellenic Perseverance: In his long tenure with the Association, and of course - Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Pittsburgh School District, Dr. Walker endeavored to Inc. assure minority and female representations throughout the district’s facilities and purchasing . . . no easy task. Born in Moultrie, GA to Willie Blanche Walker He hooded many Ques who persevered through their own and Laura Lewis Walker Reed on October 15, 1932, doctorate program including Brother Cordell Richardson Brother Walker was raised in Aliquippa, Pennsylvania (1967 Basileus of Beta Chapter). Brother Walker gave by his uncle and aunt, Edward and Mary Tyler since 100% of his leadership skills to 18 social, educational, the age of 7. The virtues of hard work, dedication, and and fraternal organizations as well as his church. compassion they taught and inspired would mold him into a devoted family man and strong leader. He was a boy Uplift: His leadership extended to over 18 scout and a good student at Aliquippa High School where organizations and his church. Some of these included he ran track, played football, and aspired to become a American School Curriculum Development, Minority doctor. His family could not afford medical school so he Business Resources Center Board of Directors, Boy opted to become a teacher. Scouts of America, President of Pittsburgh Pan-Hellenic Association, United Negro College Fund Pittsburgh Manhood: About a month before his death, he confided Committee, and Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. He was in me, Brother Bob Downing, that he worked full-time also an Elder at the Bidwell Presbyterian Church in in a mill while taking a full course load at the University Pittsburgh, PA. The Brothers of Iota Phi Chapter will of Pittsburgh. There he earned three degrees – AB, M. always remember him for his wit, humor, laughter and Ed., Ph D. In August 2006, Brother Walker and Margie reassuring manner at events and meetings. We will celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary, who herself also remember how he personally organized and lead in 1954, became the first black graduate at Slippery Rock the annual football trips, his guidance in coordinating University. While raising three daughters, Brother Walker the Pan-Hellenic’s annual Community Day and events,

76 Omega Chapter Omega Chapter Omega’s Clarion Call chairing many Talent Hunts and many personal moments possibly have been one factor, which was instrumental he would share with any Brother. This was the measure in developing the immense respect that he had for of a true Omega man; husband and father. He was the humanity in general. “If you can talk with crowds and embodiment of Manhood, Scholarship, Perseverance and keep your virtue or walk with kings nor lose the common Uplift. “Friendship is essential to the soul”. We will miss touch.”(Rudyard Kipling) Definitely Brother Hilliard you Friend. was a man who exuded the quality of humility in his life just as reflected in Kipling’s great poem “If”.

Celebrating The Life Of Brother Asa “I am a teacher, a psychologist and a historian. As such I Grant Hilliard III am interested in the aims, the methods and the content of By Brothers Augustus William Jordan III; Len “Rulab the socialization processes that we ought to have in place Starks, Ph. D and Laurn Jordan to create wholeness among our people,” said Brother Dr. Hilliard. His profession career spans the globe. He was on the faculty at San Francisco State University; On August 13, 2007, we lost a great worldly Brother consultant to the Peace Corp in Liberia, West Africa; of Omega in Dr. Asa Grant Hilliard III; however, his superintendent of schools in Monrovia, Liberia; and soul continues to persevere in Omega Chapter. This returned to San Francisco as department chair and Dean world-renowned Pan-Africanist educator, historian, of Education. At the time of his death, Dr. Hilliard was and psychologist passed away in Cairo, Egypt due to the Fuller E. Calloway Professor of Urban Education at complications from malaria. Georgia State University in Atlanta where he held joint appointments in the Department of Educational Policy “Dr. Hilliard was in his favorite place (Egypt), with his Studies and the Department of Educational Psychology favorite person – our mother when he died,” said his and Special Education. daughter, Robi Hilliard Herron. Brother Dr. Hilliard was married nearly 50 years to the Honorable Patsy Jo Brother Dr. Hilliard was a Board Certified Hilliard, former mayor of East Point, GA and former Forensic Examiner and Diplomate of both the American school board member for the South San Francisco Board of Forensic Examiners and the American Board of School District. Brother Dr. Hilliard was also survived Forensic Medicine. He served as lead expert witness in by his oldest son Asa Hilliard IV, Dr. Patricia Hilliard- several Federal landmark cases on test validity and bias. Nunn (next oldest daughter after Robi), Michael Hakim These trials included: Mattie T. v. Holiday in Mississippi, Hilliard (his youngest son), and seven grandchildren. Deborah P. v. Turlington in Florida, and also in two Supreme Court cases, Ayers v. Fordice in Mississippi, Brother Hilliard was born in Galveston, Texas on August and Marino v. Ortiz in New York City. He has lectured 22, 1933 to Asa G. Hilliard II and Dr. Lois O. Williams. at leading universities and other institutions throughout He graduated from Manual High School (1951) in the world including NASA, the Smithsonian, and the Denver, CO. He received a B.A. from the University of National Geographic Society. Denver (1955) and taught in the Denver Public School system prior to joining the U.S. Army where he served as As a distinguished consultant, Brother Dr. First Lieutenant, platoon leader, and battalion executive Hilliard worked with many of the leading school districts, officer in the Third Armored Infantry (1955-1957). He publishers, public advocacy organizations, universities, later received his M.A. in counseling (1961) and Ed. D. government agencies, and private corporations on valid in Educational Psychology (1963) from the University assessment, African content in curriculum, teacher of Denver. Although education was his career of choice, training, and public policy. Several of his programs in Hilliard worked in various occupations such as a railroad pluralistic curriculum, assessment, and valid teaching maintenance worker, a bartender, waiter and cook. have become national models. He designed the approach The education he acquired in all of these jobs could and selected essays that appeared in The Portland Baseline

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Essays (Portland, Or), which represent the first time that Society of Clinical Psychologists Award for Outstanding a comprehensive global and longitudinal view of people Research, Scholarly Achievement, and Humanitarian of African ancestry has been presented in curriculum. Service, Association of Black Psychologists Distinguished Psychologist Award, Association of Teacher Educators’ In 2001, Brother Dr. Hilliard was appointed to the Distinguished Leadership Award, and award from Delta position of Development Chief for Mankranso, Ghana Pi Honor Society Laurate Chapter, American educational and given the title Nana Baffour Amankwatia, II that Research Association Committee on the Role and Status means “generous one.” He spent more than thirty years of Minorities in Education, Research and Development leading study groups to Egypt and Ghana, as a part of his Distinguished Career Contribution Award, American mission of teaching truth about the history of Africa and Association of Higher Education Black Caucus, Harold the African Diaspora. He co-chaired the First National Delaney Exemplary Educational Leadership Award, Conference on the Infusion of the African-American American Association of Colleges for Teacher Thurgood Content in School Curriculum in Atlanta. Brother Dr. Marshall Award for Excellence, on the occasion of the Hilliard was a founding member and First vice President 50th anniversary observance of the Brown v. Board of of the Association for the Study of Classical African Education Topeka Decision. Last but not least he was a Civilizations and a founding member of the National Black fellow with the American Psychological Association and Child Development Institute. He was also a key advisor has received honorary degrees from DePaul University, for the African Education for Every Child Conference Doctor of Humane Letters; and Wheelock College; held in Mali and sponsored by its government. Doctor of Education.

Brother Dr. Hilliard has authored more than a Just by one viewing Brother Dr. Hilliard’s educational thousand publications including journal and magazine accomplishments alone, it can be seen that he truly exuded articles, special reports, chapters in books, and total books. all four cardinal principles of our illustrious Fraternity, Some of his publications include: “The Maroon Within especially the third of perseverance. This can be seen in Us: Selected Essays on African American Community the way in which he entered Omega Chapter, in the midst Specialization” (Black Classic Press, 1995) “SBA The of reaching for higher aspirations. According to sources, Reawakening of the American Mind” (Makare Publishing he was in Egypt on a trip led by Dr. Jeremiah Wright of 1997), and “African Power: Affirming African Indigenous Chicago to deliver a keynote address for the Association Socialization in the Face of the Cultural Wars” (Makare for the Study of Classical African Civilization. Not only Publishing, 2002), to name a few. In addition, he co- was he extremely active in this organization, but it was wrote “The Teachings of Ptahhotep, The Oldest Book in one that he founded as well. Just as it states in William the World” by Asa G. Hilliard, III, Williams, Larry, and Ernest Henley’s poem Invictus, Brother Dr. Hilliard Nia Hilliard (Paperback 0- 1987 Blackwood Press) and was truly “the Master of his Fate and the Captain of his “Young Gifted and Black: Promoting High Achievement Soul.” Among African American Students”. Additionally he edited “Testing African American Students, Nos 2 and The fourth cardinal principle of our illustrious Fraternity, 3: Special Issue of the Negro Educational Review Julian Uplift, is an additional tenet that Dr. Asa Hilliard exuded Richardson Assoc. Pub. ( December 1990). in both his life prior to and in Omega Chapter. Due to his continuous research in the area of education, concepts, Just as his publications are numerous, so are his which benefited children regardless of their color or achievement awards. These include: the Morehouse cultural background were implemented. “Candle in the Dark Award in Education,” National Alliance of Black School Educators’ ‘Distinguished Educator According to one of his mentees, Brother Laurn Jordan Award’, American Evaluation Association, President’s (91 Theta Zeta Chapter), Brother Dr. Hilliard crossed the Award, Republic of Liberia Award as Knight Commander burning sands at a chapter in the 9th District (Texas). of the Humane Order of African Redemption, New York He was truly a monumental individual who is sorely missed by the Brotherhood and mankind in general. 78 Omega Chapter MEGA PSI PHI FRATERNITY, I N C.

Greeting Brothers:

The 2008 75th Grand Conclave Registration information is now officially available!

All of the forms you need are available online at the fraternity’s official website, www.oppf.org. Online you may register for the Conclave, register your Quette, and register your children for the Que Kids activities. Although the preferred registration method is via the lockbox system; there are also links available on the website that will allow you to print and mail the registration forms. Please note: the manual method of printing and completing the forms outside of the lockbox may cause a substantial delay when compared to the lock box method.

There is also a link to make your hotel reservation. Hotel rooms will not be processed until after you have successfully registered for the Conclave. Printing and mailing the hotel reservation form may cause a substantial delay when compared to making your reservations online. Only registered brothers are eligible to reserve rooms under the fraternity’s hotel block and rate. Manual registration materials must be mailed to us at the address below.

Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. CONCLAVE REGISTRATION 3951 Snapfinger Parkway Decatur, GA 30035

REGISTRATION FEE SCHEDULE

EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION $325 Feb 1 - March 31, 2008 PRE-REGISTRATION $375 April 1 - April 30, 2008 BASIC REGISTRATION $400 May 1 - June 15, 2008 LATE REGISTRATION $450 June 16 - July 6, 2008 ON-SITE REGISTRATION $450 July 13, 2008

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Joint Position Statement Against Hazing Council of Presidents National Pan-Hellenic Council, Inc. September 13, 2000

PREFACE: The organizations of the National Pan-Hellenic Council, Inc. (NPHC) are committed to nurturing the ideals of sisterhood and fraternalism in an atmosphere of responsibility and respect. We are also committed to upholding the dignity and self-respect of all persons seeking membership therein. Hazing is antithetical to this commitment and is prohibited by the rules of each NPHC organization. In 1990, the member organizations of the NPHC jointly agreed to disband pledging as a form of admission. At the dawn of a new millennium, we the members of the National Pan-Hellenic Council do hereby reaffirm our unequivocal opposition to hazing and those who seek to perpetuate it. RESOLUTION: WHEREAS the National Pan-Hellenic Council, Inc. (NPHC) is comprised of local councils drawn from the ranks of 1.5 million college and professional members of the nine historically African-American fraternities and sororities, namely: Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. and Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc. and the Council of Presidents of these member organizations who come together on issues that promote the common purposes and general good for which these organizations exist; and WHEREAS these NPHC organizations, operating through chapters located in the United States, the Caribbean, Europe, Africa and Asia, are proud of their commitment since 1906 to scholarship, community service, leadership and the promotion of sisterhood and brotherhood in an atmosphere of respect and responsibility; and WHEREAS these NPHC organizations are likewise committed to promoting the self-respect and dignity of all persons seeking membership in the respective organizations; and WHEREAS hazing is antithetical to this commitment and is strictly prohibited by the constitution, policies and procedures of each NPHC organization; and WHEREAS “pledging” has been officially abolished as a process for membership and pledge “lines” have similarly been abolished; and all members and prospective members are prohibited from engaging in hazing, pledge or pre- pledge “lines”; and WHEREAS in 1990 the NPHC organizations issued a joint statement announcing the elimination of pledging and each has instituted within its respective organization a revised membership development and intake process; and WHEREAS each NPHC organization has instituted strong policies against hazing and has taken steps to reinforce and strengthen its stand against prohibited conduct; and WHEREAS as we begin this new century and a renewed commitment to the fundamental principles of brotherhood, sisterhood, human dignity and mutual respect, the NPHC organizations desire to make their commitment against hazing abundantly clear and fully intend for every member, prospective member, parent, university and the general public to be aware of the individual and collective position of the organizations against hazing; and WHEREAS these NPHC organizations further desire to make known their respective commitment to hold any person who engages in hazing individually and personally liable to the victim and to answer to the law and the

80 Omega’s Clarion Call organization; and will hold such persons to respond in monetary damages, civil and criminal penalties and severe disciplinary action by the organization, including expulsion; and WHEREAS the definition of hazing has been held to include any action taken or situation created that involves or results in abusive, physical contact or mutual harassment of a prospective Fraternity or Sorority member; and that any such action is considered hazing, whether it occurs on or off the Fraternity or Sorority premises, campus or place where chapters or prospective members meet; and that hazing has also been described to include any action that results in excessive mutual or physical discomfort, embarrassment or harassment; that such activities include, but are not limited to, paddling, creation of excessive fatigue, physical or psychological shock, morally degrading or humiliating activities, late work sessions that interfere with scholastic activities and any other activities incon- sistent with fraternal law and regulations and policies of the affiliated educational institution and federal, state or local law; and WHEREAS such illegal conduct is inimical to the principles for which each organization stands and fails to foster respect for fellow members or preserve human dignity; BE IT RESOLVED AND RESTATED WITH EMPHASIS ANEW that hazing, pledging, pledge “lines”, pre-pledge “lines” or post-intake hazing are strictly prohibited by these NPHC organizations; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, RESTATED AND MADE KNOWN that these NPHC organizations are committed to eradicate the scourge of hazing; and to that end. That the intake process has been recodified by each organization, which permits the conduct of intake only when specifically authorized by the officer placed in charge of the process and only at such times, places and in the presence of persons specifically authorized and certified to conduct the intake process; That prospective members and the parents of collegiate applicants are advised that hazing is not a requirement for membership, nor is it tolerated; That members and prospective members must attest that they are fully aware of the organization’s policy against hazing and will not engage in prohibited conduct and that the organization will fully cooperate with law enforcement authorities and with university officials in the investigation and prosecution of hazing or other illegal activity; That members and applicants for membership are also put on written notice that they will be held responsible to the organization for violation of policies against hazing and the organization will pursue full remedies allowed by law to obtain indemnification for damages caused by the actions of the members or applicants who participated in illegal, unauthorized or prohibited conduct despite notice to refrain from such conduct; That each organization shall enforce severe penalties, including expulsion, for proven violations of its policies against hazing and impose sanctions against a chapter involved and cooperate with the university in implementing sanctions by the university; That members and applicants for membership shall be required to immediately notify the national office of the Fraternity or Sorority, the local chapter advisor, university officials and law enforcement officials of any observed hazing incident or improper activity believed to be in violation of the policy against hazing, without fear of reprisal and their application for membership will not be affected by so doing; and, indeed, failure to report known violations may disqualify a candidate for membership; and, finally, That these NPHC organizations shall continue to encourage their members to participate in activities which promote high scholastic achievement, sisterhood, brotherhood, loyalty and leadership; and shall continue to affirm sound values and the worth of every member working together to accomplish organizational goals and serve the community.

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Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Chapter Basilei and Keepers of Records & Seal

DIS_ID CHP_ID CHP_NAME BASILEUS_FIRST BASILEUS_LAST KRS_FIRST KRS_LAST START_DATE END_DATE

01 000709 Alpha Nu Cowlis Andrews Eric Edwards 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 01 000642 Delta Chi Toy Frasier Jr William Michel 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 01 000530 Eta Phi Vernell Baker Frederick Powell 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 01 000647 Iota Chi Everton Mandley Joshua Garvin 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 01 000588 Tau Iota Edward T Arrington 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 02 000904 Alpha Lambda Lambda Jahari Crawford, Sr. Tony Story 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 02 000616 Alpha Upsilon Kirk Wilkinson Garnold King II 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 02 000707 Chi Rho William Tyson Louis Hertzog 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 02 000637 Chi Upsilon Tarik Moore Brian Walters 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 02 000619 Delta Upsilon Charles G. Davis Khary Nickson 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 02 000005 Epsilon Julius Smalls Charles Coleman Jr. 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 02 000737 Epsilon Pi Bryant Greene Clifton Smith, II 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 02 000739 Eta Pi Anthony Hayes Ozro Wells II 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 02 000735 Gamma Pi Teddy Taylor Gordon G Everett 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 02 000717 Iota Nu Walter Wyatt Jr Windsor Jones 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 02 000532 Iota Phi Kenneth Minefield Eugene Curtain, III 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 02 000765 Iota Xi Neil Phillips Sr Gregory Edwards 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 02 000510 Kappa Omega Arthur Dickinson Kevin Washington 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 02 000867 Mu Iota Iota Daryl Kimbrough Joseph Monsanto 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 02 000720 Mu Nu Bobby Juett Clarence Thomas Jr 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 02 000512 Mu Omega Alan Junius Jason DeMarco 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 02 000697 Mu Rho Leon Washington Kenneth Jones 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 02 000820 Nu Beta Beta James Young Jr Devry Pazant 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 02 000721 Nu Nu Mamon Bey Michael Brown 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 02 000675 Nu Tau Harl O Fisher Thurmon Myers 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 02 000628 Nu Upsilon Carlton Lampkins Troy Grant 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 02 000653 Omicron Chi David Fields Clinton Hall 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 02 000584 Omicron Iota Kenneth Walker, Sr. Roger Scully 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 02 000090 Phi Epsilon Terric Richardson Jaquan Williams 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 02 000258 Phi Kappa Aaron Holloman Aaron Holloman 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 02 000521 Phi Omega Daren Thomas Andrew Huff Jr. 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 02 000016 Pi Richard Greer Lonnie Williams 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 02 000562 Pi Alpha Jeffrey Dumpson Donnie LaRue 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 02 000895 Pi Kappa Kappa Bertrand Harry Mark Coston Jr. 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 02 000516 Pi Omega D. Danard Smith Evan Murray 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 02 000092 Psi Epsilon Ahmir Manning Addison Wright III 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 02 000825 Sigma Beta Beta Bernard Eyssalenne Frank Drayton 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 02 000922 Tau Lambda Lambda Luther Clark Anthony Zanfordino, IV 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 02 000543 Upsilon Phi Bruce Harman Felix Bryant Jr 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 02 000682 Upsilon Tau Lee Isabell Jr Reginald White 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 02 000917 Xi Lambda Lambda Dennis McGloster Thomas Edward McBride Jr 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 02 000861 Zeta Iota Iota Zachary Rollins David Fields 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 03 000570 Alpha Iota Edward U Smith Michael Ricks 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 03 000504 Delta Omega Ezekiel Dennison, Jr. James Clark Sr 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 03 000865 Kappa Iota Iota Lloyd Boxley Jr. Henry Gourdine 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 03 000033 Kappa Psi Edward Muhammad Willie Williams Jr 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 03 000511 Lambda Omega Kenneth Edmond Lynman Stamps 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 03 000200 Lambda Zeta Sonny Smith Kwame Tuffuor 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 03 000894 Omicron Kappa Kappa Ricardo C Sewell Mark Williams 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 03 000544 Phi Phi Glenwood Hence Gilbert Johnson 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 03 000919 Pi Lambda Lambda Harvey Woodson David Ballard 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 03 000806 Psi Alpha Alpha Kenneth Younger Antonio Coleman 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 03 000731 Psi Nu Joseph Neal Andrew Gibson, III 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 03 000280 Tau Lambda George Douglas II Jeremy McReynolds 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 03 000704 Tau Rho Lyndon Roane Douglas Carter 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 03 000728 Upsilon Nu Cecil Shorte James Shackelford, Jr 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 03 000583 Xi Iota Alfred Wilson David Simmons, Jr 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 04 000571 Beta Iota Jeremiah Hunter II Christopher Shropshire 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 04 000550 Delta Alpha Marvin Horton Ronald Johnson, Jr. 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08

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DIS_ID CHP_ID CHP_NAME BASILEUS_FIRST BASILEUS_LAST KRS_FIRST KRS_LAST START_DATE END_DATE 04 000032 Iota Psi Tyrone Waller, II Ethan Farris 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 04 000116 Psi Gamma Ranon Thompson Martin Martin 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 04 000560 Xi Alpha Bobby Robinson Steve Thomas 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 01 000709 Alpha Nu Cowlis Andrews Eric Edwards 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 05 000045 Chi Psi Markel Eskridge Derrick Williams, Sr 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 01 000642 Delta Chi Toy Frasier Jr William Michel 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 05 000528 Epsilon Phi Larry Strong Adrian Baskin 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 01 000530 Eta Phi Vernell Baker Frederick Powell 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 05 000148 Eta Beta Rakia Haynes Reginald Smith II 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 01 000647 Iota Chi Everton Mandley Joshua Garvin 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 05 000847 Pi Gamma Gamma Edward Morant Rickey Boone 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 01 000588 Tau Iota Edward T Arrington 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 05 000755 Psi Pi Gerrick Williams Marcus Tucker 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 02 000904 Alpha Lambda Lambda Jahari Crawford, Sr. Tony Story 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 05 000046 Psi Psi Jonathan Snell Michael Brevner Jr. 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 02 000616 Alpha Upsilon Kirk Wilkinson Garnold King II 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 05 000921 Sigma Lambda Lambda William Sweet Timothy Chapman 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 02 000707 Chi Rho William Tyson Louis Hertzog 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 05 000770 Xi Xi Michael Wade Malik Biel 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 02 000637 Chi Upsilon Tarik Moore Brian Walters 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 06 000340 Alpha Delta Kappa Chad Miller Adrain Grady 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 02 000619 Delta Upsilon Charles G. Davis Khary Nickson 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 06 000335 Alpha Delta Zeta Charles Brady, Jr. Larry Watson II 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 02 000005 Epsilon Julius Smalls Charles Coleman Jr. 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 06 000809 Beta Beta Beta Willie Jordan Ernest Hall 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 02 000737 Epsilon Pi Bryant Greene Clifton Smith, II 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 06 000640 Beta Chi Kelvin Coaxum Kraig Brown 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 02 000739 Eta Pi Anthony Hayes Ozro Wells II 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 06 000525 Beta Phi Derrick Vines Gregory Ward 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 02 000735 Gamma Pi Teddy Taylor Gordon G Everett 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 06 000591 Chi Iota Alphonso Timmons Charles Brooks 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 02 000717 Iota Nu Walter Wyatt Jr Windsor Jones 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 06 000877 Chi Iota Iota Samuel Frederick, Jr. Kelvin Mosley 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 02 000532 Iota Phi Kenneth Minefield Eugene Curtain, III 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 06 000907 Delta Lambda Lambda Arthur D Enoch Dwayne Chambers 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 02 000765 Iota Xi Neil Phillips Sr Gregory Edwards 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 06 000689 Delta Rho Mack Burgess Clyde Bess 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 02 000510 Kappa Omega Arthur Dickinson Kevin Washington 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 06 000505 Epsilon Omega Frank Mundy Leroy Fogle 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 02 000867 Mu Iota Iota Daryl Kimbrough Joseph Monsanto 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 06 000620 Epsilon Upsilon Maury Williams Charles Whitesides II 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 02 000720 Mu Nu Bobby Juett Clarence Thomas Jr 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 06 000572 Gamma Iota Stanley Scriven Thomas Bultman 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 02 000512 Mu Omega Alan Junius Jason DeMarco 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 06 000816 Iota Beta Beta George W. Mckoy Elijah Mccants, Sr. 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 02 000697 Mu Rho Leon Washington Kenneth Jones 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 06 000578 Iota Iota Eric Fairfax Lloyd Dunn, Jr. 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 02 000820 Nu Beta Beta James Young Jr Devry Pazant 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 06 000742 Kappa Pi Johnny Dewese Brent Chavous 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 02 000721 Nu Nu Mamon Bey Michael Brown 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 06 000695 Kappa Rho Rodney Sessoms Gregory Bennett 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 02 000675 Nu Tau Harl O Fisher Thurmon Myers 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 06 000104 Lambda Gamma Julian Lee Kevin Felder 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 02 000628 Nu Upsilon Carlton Lampkins Troy Grant 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 06 000866 Lambda Iota Iota Ronald Tillman James Clemmons, Jr. 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 02 000653 Omicron Chi David Fields Clinton Hall 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 06 000743 Lambda Pi Edward Mills Jimmy Cochran 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 02 000584 Omicron Iota Kenneth Walker, Sr. Roger Scully 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 06 000034 Lambda Psi Jerome Funderburk Jr. Jonathan Joiner 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 02 000090 Phi Epsilon Terric Richardson Jaquan Williams 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 06 000558 Mu Alpha Charles Allen Gregory Harris 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 02 000258 Phi Kappa Aaron Holloman Aaron Holloman 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 06 000058 Mu Sigma Jacob Laurie, Jr. Robert Hiller 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 02 000521 Phi Omega Daren Thomas Andrew Huff Jr. 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 06 000659 Phi Chi Travis Alexander Tyrone Williams 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 02 000016 Pi Richard Greer Lonnie Williams 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 06 000188 Psi Delta Neils Ribeiro-Yemofio Donald Perry, Jr. 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 02 000562 Pi Alpha Jeffrey Dumpson Donnie LaRue 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 06 000260 Psi Kappa Brandon Gaither Everett Draughn 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 02 000895 Pi Kappa Kappa Bertrand Harry Mark Coston Jr. 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 06 000546 Psi Phi Gregory Bradsher Joseph Ward Jr 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 02 000516 Pi Omega D. Danard Smith Evan Murray 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 06 000656 Sigma Chi Calvin Galloway Basil S Harris 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 02 000092 Psi Epsilon Ahmir Manning Addison Wright III 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 06 000850 Tau Gamma Gamma Jack Martin, Jr. Richard Nash 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 02 000825 Sigma Beta Beta Bernard Eyssalenne Frank Drayton 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 06 000042 Tau Psi Jacob Bagley Jeffery Street 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 02 000922 Tau Lambda Lambda Luther Clark Anthony Zanfordino, IV 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 06 000827 Upsilon Beta Beta Larry Foye Kenneth Watson 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 02 000543 Upsilon Phi Bruce Harman Felix Bryant Jr 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 06 000552 Zeta Alpha Howard Herring Jr Michael Putney 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 02 000682 Upsilon Tau Lee Isabell Jr Reginald White 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 06 000195 Zeta Zeta Quintin Lewis Alexander Galloway 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 02 000917 Xi Lambda Lambda Dennis McGloster Thomas Edward McBride Jr 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 07 000832 Alpha Gamma Gamma Bobby Wiseman Calvin Walker 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 02 000861 Zeta Iota Iota Zachary Rollins David Fields 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 07 000524 Alpha Phi Chris Brooks Allison Wrenn III 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 03 000570 Alpha Iota Edward U Smith Michael Ricks 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 07 000733 Alpha Pi John Humes Charlie Johnson Jr. 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 03 000504 Delta Omega Ezekiel Dennison, Jr. James Clark Sr 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 07 000663 Alpha Tau Michael Lavender Christopher Spencer 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 03 000865 Kappa Iota Iota Lloyd Boxley Jr. Henry Gourdine 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 07 000757 Alpha Xi Carlton Buckhanon Anthony Freeman 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 03 000033 Kappa Psi Edward Muhammad Willie Williams Jr 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 07 000548 Beta Alpha Craig Porter William Jemison 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 03 000511 Lambda Omega Kenneth Edmond Lynman Stamps 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 07 000833 Beta Gamma Gamma David Moore Elzie Mitchell 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 03 000200 Lambda Zeta Sonny Smith Kwame Tuffuor 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 07 000594 Beta Omicron Willie Taylor Vin Durant 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 03 000894 Omicron Kappa Kappa Ricardo C Sewell Mark Williams 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 07 000734 Beta Pi Elvin Price Marcus Monroe 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 03 000544 Phi Phi Glenwood Hence Gilbert Johnson 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 07 000025 Beta Psi Hasani Ellis Daniel Shade 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 03 000919 Pi Lambda Lambda Harvey Woodson David Ballard 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 07 000119 Beta Theta Justin Montgomery Marco Ashford 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 03 000806 Psi Alpha Alpha Kenneth Younger Antonio Coleman 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 07 000091 Chi Epsilon Justin Thomas Mark Smith, II 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 03 000731 Psi Nu Joseph Neal Andrew Gibson, III 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 07 000853 Chi Gamma Gamma Benjamin Hill Jr Charles McCord 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 03 000280 Tau Lambda George Douglas II Jeremy McReynolds 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 07 000684 Chi Tau R. Steven Hall Alvin Peterson 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 03 000704 Tau Rho Lyndon Roane Douglas Carter 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 07 000338 Chi Tau Tau Kevin Capers Jarrod Pouncey 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 03 000728 Upsilon Nu Cecil Shorte James Shackelford, Jr 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 07 000884 Epsilon Kappa Kappa Alvin Jackson Amos Hamlin Sr. 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 03 000583 Xi Iota Alfred Wilson David Simmons, Jr 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 07 000715 Eta Nu John Williams Jr Clifford Wimberly, Jr. 01-Nov-07 01-Nov-08 04 000571 Beta Iota Jeremiah Hunter II Christopher Shropshire 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 07 000692 Eta Rho Frank Brunson James Jackson Jr 01-Nov-07 01-Nov-08 04 000550 Delta Alpha Marvin Horton Ronald Johnson, Jr. 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 07 000196 Eta Zeta Edward Waller Jr Jason Shepherd 01-Nov-07 01-Nov-08

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DIS_ID CHP_ID CHP_NAME BASILEUS_FIRST BASILEUS_LAST KRS_FIRST KRS_LAST START_DATE END_DATE 07 000711 Gamma Nu William Bartley, III William Bartley, III 01-Nov-07 01-Nov-08 07 000509 Iota Omega Naaman Bethea Ronald Thomas 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 07 000624 Iota Upsilon Jerry Peterson Kelly Woods 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 07 000817 Kappa Beta Beta Charles Corbitt Jr Joseph Jones 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 07 000625 Kappa Upsilon Larry Millender Charles Falana 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 07 000580 Lambda Iota Abdur Hassan John Hunter 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 07 000673 Lambda Tau Reginald Jackson Antwan Walker 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 07 000178 Nu Delta Keith Kemp, Jr. Patavious Sorrell 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 07 000082 Nu Epsilon Brandon Terrell Jason Boddie 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 07 000226 Nu Eta Dominic Peterson Johnnie Turnipseed 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 07 000769 Nu Xi William Blowe Lance Reed 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 07 000662 Omega Chi Collins Pettaway, Jr. Ivery Williams 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 07 000855 Omega Gamma Gamma Willie Robinson Sr Ethan Bailey Jr 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 07 000084 Omicron Epsilon Markee Duncan Norman Davis Jr. 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 07 000677 Omicron Tau Donald W Teal Maurice Bonner 01-Nov-07 01-Nov-08 07 000900 Phi Kappa Kappa Reginald Sullivan Rodney Sylvester 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 07 000706 Phi Rho Kewan Jackson Jamie Jackson 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 07 000325 Pi Delta Delta Julian Smith Travis Meadows 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 07 000585 Pi Iota Ronald Cherry Ameer Khan 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 07 000661 Psi Chi Berry Davis Rodney Rocker, Sr. 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 07 000878 Psi Iota Iota Charles Sansbury Carl Winters 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 07 000523 Psi Omega Billy Nichols Akenga Smith 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 07 000708 Psi Rho James Dye Brian White 01-Nov-07 01-Nov-08 07 000086 Rho Epsilon Cedric Haynes Justin Simmons 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 07 000541 Sigma Phi Farrell Duncombe Michael Snapp 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 07 000019 Tau Angus Wilson Phillip Elder 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 07 000670 Theta Tau Johnny Harris Anthony Burdell 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 07 000851 Upsilon Gamma Gamma Perry Smith Barian Woodward 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 07 000893 Xi Kappa Kappa Antonio Landers Cedric Cleveland 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 07 000606 Xi Omicron Ernest Rentz II Lathan Strong 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 07 000813 Zeta Beta Beta Joseph Randolph Robert Alfonso Jr 01-Nov-07 01-Nov-08 07 000644 Zeta Chi Dorsey Miller, III Thomas Walker II 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 08 000502 Beta Omega Orrin Ellis Mandrid Williams, Jr. 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 08 000545 Chi Phi Theron Labrie Michael Short 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 08 000553 Eta Alpha Robert Robinson Lucius Jones 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 08 000053 Eta Sigma Brandon Kendrick James Dickens 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 08 000771 Omicron Xi James Burch Jesse Butler 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 08 000777 Phi Xi Bryce Pringle Omar Branch 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 08 000520 Upsilon Omega Charles Shelton III Eric Latham 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 08 000746 Xi Pi Brett Britton Vernon Gray 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 09 000310 Alpha Delta Delta Michael Lewis Hulan Washington 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 09 000334 Alpha Delta Epsilon Cantrelle Larkins Eric Davis 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 09 000856 Alpha Iota Iota Michael Hartman Phillip Taylor 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 09 000928 Alpha Mu Mu Nkrumah Dixon 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 09 000901 Chi Kappa Kappa Perry Daniels, Jr. Charles Baker 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 09 000666 Delta Tau Kemp Oubre, Sr. Steven Pierre 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 09 000597 Epsilon Omicron Herman Long James McBride, Jr. 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 09 000645 Eta Chi Henry Jackson Clifford Stewart 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 09 000576 Eta Iota Bryan Johnson Douglas Brown 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 09 000910 Eta Lambda Lambda Kenneth Jones Dwayne Conner 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 09 000641 Gamma Chi Anthony Ford Leroy Bunch 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 09 000595 Gamma Omicron Jim Fuller Jr Eddie Thompson Sr 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 09 000840 Iota Gamma Gamma Marcus Branch Willie Banks Jr 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 09 000557 Lambda Alpha Calvin Beal Josh McDaniels, Jr. 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 09 000890 Lambda Kappa Kappa Troy Williams Leslie Parms III 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 09 000153 Mu Beta Henry Hayes Christopher Johnson 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 09 000674 Mu Tau Gustavus Washington Curtis Sanders 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 09 000582 Nu Iota Louis Tennison John A Thompson 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 09 000250 Nu Kappa Jon Killen Jon Killen 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 09 000846 Omicron Gamma Gamma Van Newborn Kenneth Brown 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 09 000276 Omicron Lambda Quinton Moore Michael Criswell 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 09 000918 Omicron Lambda Lambda Bruce Horton Anthony Jones 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08

84 Chapter, Basileus and KRS Listing Omega’s Clarion Call

DIS_ID CHP_ID CHP_NAME BASILEUS_FIRST BASILEUS_LAST KRS_FIRST KRS_LAST START_DATE END_DATE DIS_ID CHP_ID CHP_NAME BASILEUS_FIRST BASILEUS_LAST KRS_FIRST KRS_LAST START_DATE END_DATE 07 000711 Gamma Nu William Bartley, III William Bartley, III 01-Nov-07 01-Nov-08 09 000114 Phi Gamma Osaretin Igbinedion Trerod Hall 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 07 000509 Iota Omega Naaman Bethea Ronald Thomas 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 09 000608 Pi Omicron Derek Lewis Marcus Waters 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 07 000624 Iota Upsilon Jerry Peterson Kelly Woods 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 09 000678 Pi Tau Bobby Burkes Sr Oscar Epps Jr 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 07 000817 Kappa Beta Beta Charles Corbitt Jr Joseph Jones 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 09 000569 Psi Alpha Gregory Thompson Vernard Grice 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 07 000625 Kappa Upsilon Larry Millender Charles Falana 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 09 000638 Psi Upsilon Tyrone Hughes James McBride, Jr. 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 07 000580 Lambda Iota Abdur Hassan John Hunter 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 09 000824 Rho Beta Beta Roosevelt Meads Michael Stewart 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 07 000673 Lambda Tau Reginald Jackson Antwan Walker 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 09 000655 Rho Chi James Clemons Jr Kevin Semien 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 07 000178 Nu Delta Keith Kemp, Jr. Patavious Sorrell 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 09 000725 Rho Nu Leo Varner, Jr. Jerome Davis 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 07 000082 Nu Epsilon Brandon Terrell Jason Boddie 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 09 000517 Rho Omega Lawrence Anderson Kenneth Thomas 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 07 000226 Nu Eta Dominic Peterson Johnnie Turnipseed 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 09 000540 Rho Phi Joseph Davis Johnnie Brown Jr 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 07 000769 Nu Xi William Blowe Lance Reed 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 09 000773 Rho Xi Jeffery Williams Aneil Smothers 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 07 000662 Omega Chi Collins Pettaway, Jr. Ivery Williams 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 09 000255 Sigma Kappa Brandon Wady-Smith Dennis Higgins II 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 07 000855 Omega Gamma Gamma Willie Robinson Sr Ethan Bailey Jr 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 09 000542 Tau Phi Ronald Laurent Rodney Riles 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 07 000084 Omicron Epsilon Markee Duncan Norman Davis Jr. 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 09 000554 Theta Alpha Ronald Patterson Karras Jackson 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 07 000677 Omicron Tau Donald W Teal Maurice Bonner 01-Nov-07 01-Nov-08 09 000173 Theta Delta Tarayl Taylor Mitchell Williams 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 07 000900 Phi Kappa Kappa Reginald Sullivan Rodney Sylvester 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 09 000245 Theta Kappa LeDaryl Roberson Phillip Singleton 01-Nov-07 01-Nov-08 07 000706 Phi Rho Kewan Jackson Jamie Jackson 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 09 000623 Theta Upsilon Alcus Davis Israel Nelson 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 07 000325 Pi Delta Delta Julian Smith Travis Meadows 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 09 000658 Upsilon Chi Brion Jackson Donta Wright 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 07 000585 Pi Iota Ronald Cherry Ameer Khan 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 09 000589 Upsilon Iota 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 07 000661 Psi Chi Berry Davis Rodney Rocker, Sr. 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 09 000797 Xi Alpha Alpha Georon Rawlings Bobby Benjamin Jr 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 07 000878 Psi Iota Iota Charles Sansbury Carl Winters 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 09 000629 Xi Upsilon Sylvester Pace Warren Marks 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 07 000523 Psi Omega Billy Nichols Akenga Smith 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 10 000925 Chi Lambda Lambda Terry Chambers Gregory Hardaway 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 07 000708 Psi Rho James Dye Brian White 01-Nov-07 01-Nov-08 10 000811 Delta Beta Beta Marcus Ballard Justin Johnson 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 07 000086 Rho Epsilon Cedric Haynes Justin Simmons 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 10 000834 Gamma Gamma Gamma William Weeden Arlington Davis III 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 07 000541 Sigma Phi Farrell Duncombe Michael Snapp 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 10 000009 Iota Andre Garner Bobby Lay 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 07 000019 Tau Angus Wilson Phillip Elder 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 10 000741 Iota Pi Ennis Young LeMark Payne 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 07 000670 Theta Tau Johnny Harris Anthony Burdell 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 10 000892 Nu Kappa Kappa Matthew Fisher III 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 07 000851 Upsilon Gamma Gamma Perry Smith Barian Woodward 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 10 000513 Nu Omega Steven McReynolds Douglas Capers, III 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 07 000893 Xi Kappa Kappa Antonio Landers Cedric Cleveland 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 10 000745 Nu Pi Anthony Richardson Pasquell Robinson 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 07 000606 Xi Omicron Ernest Rentz II Lathan Strong 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 10 000848 Rho Gamma Gamma Michael Ward Bernard Cale, Jr. 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 07 000813 Zeta Beta Beta Joseph Randolph Robert Alfonso Jr 01-Nov-07 01-Nov-08 10 000063 Rho Sigma Eric Crump Eric Crump 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 07 000644 Zeta Chi Dorsey Miller, III Thomas Walker II 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 10 000679 Rho Tau Marvin Burruss Robert Brothers Jr. 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 08 000502 Beta Omega Orrin Ellis Mandrid Williams, Jr. 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 10 000518 Sigma Omega Torin Edmond Dana O`Banion 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 08 000545 Chi Phi Theron Labrie Michael Short 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 10 000703 Sigma Rho James Brown Victor Turner Jr 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 08 000553 Eta Alpha Robert Robinson Lucius Jones 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 10 000633 Sigma Upsilon Robert James Harold Gilkey 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 08 000053 Eta Sigma Brandon Kendrick James Dickens 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 10 000898 Tau Kappa Kappa Patrick Bosworth Darryl Jones 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 08 000771 Omicron Xi James Burch Jesse Butler 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 10 000716 Theta Nu Gregory Pittman Marvin Nash 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 08 000777 Phi Xi Bryce Pringle Omar Branch 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 10 000075 Zeta Epsilon Paul Butler Quentin Hunter 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 08 000520 Upsilon Omega Charles Shelton III Eric Latham 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 10 000529 Zeta Phi Curtis White Eugene Hawkins 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 08 000746 Xi Pi Brett Britton Vernon Gray 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 12 000286 Alpha Mu Darren Moore Emmanuel Awofadeju 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 09 000310 Alpha Delta Delta Michael Lewis Hulan Washington 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 12 000686 Alpha Rho Keir Abrams Christopher Thomas 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 09 000334 Alpha Delta Epsilon Cantrelle Larkins Eric Davis 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 12 000929 Beta Mu Mu Michael Littlejohn Elton Bacon 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 09 000856 Alpha Iota Iota Michael Hartman Phillip Taylor 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 12 000730 Chi Nu Andrew Jones Darrell Burton, II 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 09 000928 Alpha Mu Mu Nkrumah Dixon 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 12 000736 Delta Pi William Grubbs Timothy Allen 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 09 000901 Chi Kappa Kappa Perry Daniels, Jr. Charles Baker 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 12 000790 Eta Alpha Alpha James Wilson Jr James George 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 09 000666 Delta Tau Kemp Oubre, Sr. Steven Pierre 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 12 000786 Gamma Alpha Alpha Charles Whittaker Wayne Hardy II 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 09 000597 Epsilon Omicron Herman Long James McBride, Jr. 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 12 000603 Lambda Omicron Tyrone Gayles Lawrence Brown II 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 09 000645 Eta Chi Henry Jackson Clifford Stewart 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 12 000795 Mu Alpha Alpha Anthony Moore James Hopkins 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 09 000576 Eta Iota Bryan Johnson Douglas Brown 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 12 000828 Phi Beta Beta Michael Haynes Sondrea Bowen 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 09 000910 Eta Lambda Lambda Kenneth Jones Dwayne Conner 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 12 000613 Phi Omicron Marion Williams III Gregory Webb 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 09 000641 Gamma Chi Anthony Ford Leroy Bunch 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 12 000701 Pi Rho Garry Biggers Bert Wright, Jr. 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 09 000595 Gamma Omicron Jim Fuller Jr Eddie Thompson Sr 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 12 000587 Sigma Iota Timothy Waters Trevor Brown 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 09 000840 Iota Gamma Gamma Marcus Branch Willie Banks Jr 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 12 000681 Tau Tau Ronan Hill Jamemy Barnett 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 09 000557 Lambda Alpha Calvin Beal Josh McDaniels, Jr. 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 12 000740 Theta Pi James McDowell II Jason Jones 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 09 000890 Lambda Kappa Kappa Troy Williams Leslie Parms III 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 12 000722 Xi Nu Phillip Brooks Robert Woodson 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 09 000153 Mu Beta Henry Hayes Christopher Johnson 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 12 000668 Zeta Tau William Thomas James Mason, II 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 09 000674 Mu Tau Gustavus Washington Curtis Sanders 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 13 000818 Lambda Beta Beta Walter Torrence Richard Ray Jr 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 09 000582 Nu Iota Louis Tennison John A Thompson 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 13 000767 Lambda Xi Kaleth Wright Eric Kelly 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 09 000250 Nu Kappa Jon Killen Jon Killen 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 13 000852 Phi Gamma Gamma Antonio Sampson Ramel Jackson 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 09 000846 Omicron Gamma Gamma Van Newborn Kenneth Brown 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 13 000772 Pi Xi Eugene Horton Jr Kevin Longley 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 09 000276 Omicron Lambda Quinton Moore Michael Criswell 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 13 000693 Theta Rho Clinton Lee, Jr. Byron Matthews 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 09 000918 Omicron Lambda Lambda Bruce Horton Anthony Jones 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08 13 000923 Upsilon Lambda Lambda Eric Barnes Martin Jordan 01-Nov-07 31-Oct-08

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