Robinson, the seventh Grand Basileus, established Delta Chapter in Nashville, Tennessee in 1919. Holmes, the fraternity’s first official hymn, “Omega Men Draw Nigh”, was written by Otto Bohannon. During the administration of the sixth Grand Basileus, Clarence F. However, the chapter was eventually established during the administration of the fifth Grand Basileus, James C. Grand Basileus Hall authorized the establishment of Gamma Chapter in Boston, Massachusetts. Hall, the fourth Grand Basileus, had been initiated at Alpha Chapter in 1914. Beta Chapter at Lincoln University was chartered in February, 1914. In 1914, Howard University withdrew its opposition, and the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity was incorporated under the laws of the District of Columbia on October 28, 1914. Edgar Love was elected as the third Grand Basileus in 1912 and served until 1915. Cooper authorized the investigation of a proposed second chapter at Lincoln University, Pennsylvania. ![]() Oscar Cooper became the fraternity’s second Grand Basileus in 1912. The fraternity refused acceptance as a strictly local organization. The Faculty Council proposed to accept the fraternity as a local but not a national organization. On March 8, 1912, the previously submitted fraternity constitution was rejected by the Howard University Faculty Council. Love, Cooper and Coleman were elected the chapter’s first Basileus, Keeper of Records, and Keeper of Seals, respectively. Eleven Howard University undergraduate men were selected as charter members.Īlpha Chapter was organized with fourteen charter members on Decem. Cooper and Coleman were selected Grandkeeper of the Records (National Secretary) and Grandkeeper of Seals (National Treasurer), respectively. Edgar Love became the first Grand Basileus (National President). The next meeting was conducted on November 23, 1911. A decision was made regarding the design for the pin and emblem, and thus ended the first meeting of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity. Manhood, scholarship, perseverance and uplift were adopted as cardinal principles. From the initials of the Greek phrase meaning “friendship is essential to the soul,” the name Omega Psi Phi was derived. The three liberal arts students were Edgar A. Just, the faculty adviser, in the Science Hall (now known as Thirkield Hall). This event occurred in the office of biology Professor Ernest E. Brothers, I am excited about what is in store for our Great State and I ask for your support as we continue to move our State forward to realize and attain the greatness I know we can achieve.On Friday evening, November 17, 1911, three Howard University undergraduate students, with the assistance of their faculty adviser, gave birth to the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity. Omega leadership in our communities is vital to the change needed in the very fabric of our political landscape. I trust and know that you will join me as we recommit to conducting the business of Omega through our various chapter projects and endeavors that affect our communities. Census, as well as the upcoming 2020 Elections. ![]() We must also adapt to this new way of life fraternally, in order to live our creed of effectively serving our communities. This includes taking an upfront role in the 2020 U.S. With the COVID-19 Global Pandemic affecting our lives in every way, we must and have adjusted to this current “new” way of life. His trust allowed me to assist in conducting state business and to formulate a plan for my administration. Personally, I want to thank him for his friendship and trust in me as 1st Vice State Representative. I also congratulate him on being elected as our 7th District 1st Vice District Representative. I want to thank now Immediate Past State Representative Chris Brooks and the entire council for the work they have done over the past 2½ years. I take this charge of leadership with enthusiasm and the knowledge of the tremendous legacy left by the 17 elected State Representatives before me. I am both honored and privileged to serve as the 18th State Representative of the Alabama Statewide Organization – 7th District, of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Brothers of the Great State of Alabama, I humbly greet you in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, our Supreme Basileus.
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