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Fall 2007, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. mega’smega’s ClarionClarion CallCall 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] 1 Grand Officers and Supreme Council Members Omega’s Clarion Call 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] ( 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] 3 Omega’s Clarion Call 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 rd 3 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 any- thing!” It is apparent that our Founders understood the need to stand for something be- cause 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 organi- zation. 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 per- sonal profile with the Fraternity. Since its inception, hundreds of you have visited the site to view or update information.