Fall 2022 Quemmunicator

Talented 10th District

Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Talented Tenth District Que-mmunicator

Tenth District Representative Bro. Sean T. Long

1st Vice Tenth District Representative Bro. Marquis Sagnia

2nd Vice Tenth District Representative Bro. Joshua Gregory

Tenth District Keeper of Records and Seal Bro. Jason Poindexter

Tenth District Keeper of Finance Bro. Marcel Clarke

District Counselor Bro. Richard Jones

District Director of Public Relations Bro. Michael Durrett Sr.

District Chaplain Bro. Richard Keller

District Marshal Bro. James Montague

Immediate Past Tenth District Representative Bro. Deek Ivory www.10thdomegas.org

ON THE COVER

A Message from the DDPR

Greetings Brothers of the Talented Tenth District,

First, I would like to thank the brotherhood for the overwhelming support for my candidacy for the Director of Public Relations office. As it was successful, I know for it to be true that the contributions, phone calls, conversations, and prayers on my behalf had a direct impact on this outcome. Again, I sincerely thank you. I am at your service. I would like to take this opportunity to publicly thank Bro. Fred Saffold for the outstanding work he did in this office as the standard of excellence was continued and surpassed its previous marks as the work was completed with blood, sweat, and tears. Your legacy in this work will continue to live on through the work of this office.

Speaking of standards of service, this office is one of utmost importance and the contributions to the executive council and service to the district are immeasurable. District Representative, Bro. Sean T. Long, our 38th Tenth District Representative, who’s mantra is “Be the Change” has set this council to do just that. This office serves as a vital role as we are connecting the dots and utilizing the skill sets and abilities of the brotherhood to create effective change in the community at the international, district, and local chapter level.

In maintaining those standards and Being the Change, this issue of the Quemmunicator highlights the 85th District Convention, and chapter activities. The Quemmunicator’s purpose is to highlight the fraternity and the brotherhood, and this work requires those who are willing to serve to bring the information to light. We are in the process of adding more brothers to our team, and are looking for graphic designers, social media content creators, and article editors. If you are interested, please contact me at 10thDistrictDPR@oppf.org. We will continue to highlight the dynamic work of the brothers of the Talented Tenth District.

Again, I thank you for your continued support and I am always at your service.

In service to Omega, Bro. Michael Durrett Sr.

Bro. Michael Durrett, Sr. MSEd Tenth District Director of Public Relations

District Representatives 1933-Present

Bro. Marquis D.P. Sagnia 1st Vice Tenth District Representative Bro. Sean T. Long 38th Tenth District Representative

10th District Officers

10th District Officers

10th District Keeper of Records and Seal

Bro. Joshua A. Gregory 2nd Vice Tenth District Representative

Bro. Richard Jones, Sr. 10th District Counselor

Bro. James Montague

10th District Marshal

Bro. Derrick Ivory Immediate Past 10th District Representative

Bro. Rev. Richard C. Keller, Jr. 10th District Chaplain

Bro. Michael Durrett, Sr. 10th District Director of Public Relations

85th Tenth District Convention

CHANGING OF THE GUARD

THANK YOU BRO. DERRICK “DEEK” IVORY

The Brotherhood in the “Talented” Tenth District showed up in Detroit for the 85th District Convention, hosted by the Brothers of Nu Omega, in numbers! 37th Tenth District Representative Bro. Derrick “Deek” Ivory led his third and final district convention in an efficient, admirable manner. The business of the Tenth District was handled smoothly as the Senior District Representative of the Supreme Council of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated utilized his expereice and wisdom to properly facilitate the meeting in a timely manner. The Brothers of Nu Omega did an outstanding job in hosting the Brotherhood with superb Motown hospitality. As the last district meeting to be led by Bro. Ivory, this meeting showed his preparedness to make a huge impact on the international level as he was a candidate for Grand Keeper of Records and Seal. His transition to the next level has been catapuled as his success on the district level is a strong foundation. Job well done by a kid from East St. Louis.

The 38th Tenth District Representative, Bro. Sean T. Long, takes the healm of the 10th District after being a member of the Executive Council for 10 years. In this time of servitude, Bro. Long served as District Director of Public Relations for four terms. District Keeper of Records and Seal for two terms, and First Vice District Representative for two terms. Also, in the same time, he was awarded the 2018 International Superior Service Award and 2019 International Omega Man of The Year. This administration consist of veteran officers as well as newly elected officers with Bro. Long’s leadership are destined to”Be The Change.”

THE NEW

NEW CHANGE

Pictured Bro. Sean T. Long - District Representative Bro. Marquis D. P. Sagnia - 1st Vice District Representative Bro. Jason Pointdexter - District Keeper of Records and Seal Bro. Marcel Clarke - District Keeper of Finance Bro. Richard Jones, Sr. - District Counselor Bro. Michael Durrett, Sr. - District Director of Public Relations Bro. Derrick Ivory - Immediate Past District Representative

Not pictured Bro. Joshua A. Gregory - 2nd Vice District Representative Bro. Rev. Richard C. Keller, Jr. - District Chaplain Bro. James Montague - District Marshal

DISTRICT AWARDS

Reclamation & Retention

Epsilon Rho - Large Chapter Recipient

Theta Kappa Kappa - Small Chapter Recipient

Nu Chi Chapter

Chapter of the Year Recipient

Gamma Gamma Gamma Chapter Small Chapter of the Year Recipient

Bro. General Ken Hubbard

Colonel Charles Young Military Leadership Award

Kenneth Ginlack Citizen of the Year (Rho Mu Nu)

Kenneth Cole Lifetime Achievement Award

Achievement Week (cont.)

Bro. Andre Garner Superior Service Award

Bro. Marquis Sagnia Graduate Omega Man of the Year

Bro. Derrick “Deek” Ivory 37th District Representative Leadership Award

Undergraduate Luncheon

Phi Chapter Social Action Undergraduate Chapter of the Year Award

Bro. Ryan Thomas Undergraduate Omega Man of the Year

Sigma Chapter Undergraduate Chapter of the Year Award

RECLAMATION & RETENTION SPECIAL RECOGNITION AWARD

Sigma - Michigan State University

Phi - University of Michigan

Chi Sigma - Indiana State University

Nu Sigma - Wayne State University

Rho Sigma - Purdue University

Tau Theta - Eastern Illinois University

Xi - University of Minnesota

Zeta Epsilon - Indiana University

Pi Beta - Illinois State University

Iota Delta - Northern Illinois University

GRADUATE

IOTA

DOUBLE IMPACT: IOTA CHAPTER PROVIDES SCHOOL SUPPLIES TO BLACK STUDENTS IN CHICAGO NEIGHBORHOODS!

On Thursday, August 18, 2022, and Thursday, August 25, 2022, Iota Chapter put their money where their hearts are by supporting black students in Chicago’s Roseland (Cullen Elementary) and Auburn Gresham (Oglesby Elementary) neighborhoods respectively by providing students with school bags stuffed with school supplies, personalized words of encouragement, a commemorative $2 bill to remind them of their unique capabilities of being scholars, and a much needed assortment school necessities. Cullen Elementary is a neighborhood school with a strong emphasis on language arts, math, and technology. Cullen is located in the far southside Roseland community in Chicago. Richard J. Oglesby Elementary is a dual program neighborhood school which means they have traditional and Montessori learning paths. Oglesby is located in the black community of Auburn Gresham on Chicago’s southside.

Although the COVID-19 pandemic has somewhat subsided, its influence is obviously still affecting both schools, students, and families. Mrs. Covington (Oglesby teacher) stated, “Many of the parents didn’t know what they were going to do to get school supplies for their children, but the Ques came through as always!” Cullen Asst. Principal Arthurine Beaugard, Counselor Rachel Lampley, and Math Teacher Joyce Davis collectively expressed, “We knew we could count on Omega again!”

The following Omega men not only were on hand to deliver the school supplies, but took time to intentionally meet and share advice with the students and parents: Bros. Andre Garner, Rick Williams, Eddie Morrow, Jeff McKamey, Melvin M. Slater (Scholarship Chairman), Sr., Bas. Socrates Mabry (Basileus), Kam Buckner, Jeff McKamey, Dr. Leverette Bryant, Jamaal Applewhite, Lee Jones, Charles Rowan, and Dr. Melvin Hargrett, EdD. One parent could be overheard telling her son, “You’re going to grow up to be one of them!”

Submitted By: Bro. Melvin Slater

TAU MU NU

TAU MU NU JIMMY JOHNS BASEBALL GAME FELLOWSHIP

Submitted By: Bro. Matthew E Mills

On June 3, 2022, the Tau Mu Nu Brothers of Omega Psi Phi fellowshipped with the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority at Jimmy Johns baseball stadium. The effort raised funds to support the various community outreach activities that our Greek organizations par take in throughout the year, as well as the support of the minor league baseball teams that call Jimmy Johns Stadium their home. We had an excellent turnout and look for ward to other fellowship opportunities with the Jimmy Johns management over the coming years.

SIGMA OMEGA

SIGMA OMEGA SCHOLARSHIP PRESENTATION

The Sigma Omega Chapter Scholarship Committee (Brothers William Rick Johnson, Charles Flanigan, Reggie Holiday, Charles Davis, Theodore Davis, Chris Ford) selected 5 deserving young men from the Chicagoland area to receive a total of $12,500.00 in total scholarships. Each student was awarded $2,500.00. The event took place on July 31,2022.

The students are as follows:

Jubril Ayola Dunbar Eastern Illinois Amir Brown Dunbar Southern Illinois

Raheim Burnett Kenwood Academy Univ. of Miami

Jerrell Edwards Dunbar Northern Illinois Jayvyn Power Kenwood Academy Univ. of Illinois

The brothers of Sigma Omega Chapter are committed to staying in contact with these young men and continue to be bridge builders for these exceptional young men.

Submitted By: Bro.William “Rick” Johnson

NU PI

HOW GOOD AND HOW PLEASANT IT IS, FOR BROTHERS TO DWELL TOGETHER IN UNITY

This has been a year full of impact and service for the brothers of NuPi Chapter. As we move forward growing the chapter, we continue to provide service to the Joliet, IL community through scholarships, events, and fellowship. Several of those events are the Annual Floyd Eskridge & Dr. Charles Kennedy Scholarship Awards, Golf Classic, and Back to School Supply Drive. The brothers of NuPi chapter stands on the service it can provide for our community. This fiscal year, we provided 8 scholarships to high school and college undergraduates to a total of $11,000. Seven of the recipients received $1500, and one recipient received a $500 scholarship. These scholarships are instrumental in helping future graduates continue their education to follow their dreams. Thank you to the scholarship committee, and the leadership of Bro. Kevin Thomas.

NU PI CONT .

In September, one of the many initiatives that helps raise financial resources for the scholarship committee is the Annual Floyd Eskridge & Dr. Charles Kennedy Golf Classic. This years golf outing raised over $3,000 dollars as we hosted 50 golfers at Silver Lake Golf Course, in Orland Park, IL. After the 18 holes, we celebrated with an awards dinner. Thank you to all of the brothers that came far and wide to support this scholarship initiative. Thank you to Bro. Mark Davis and Bro. Jabari Saunders for their leadership in this year’s annual golf classic.

Brothers also saw the opportunity to host a Back to School Supply Drive for the students of Carl Sandburg Elementary school. The school supply drive that was spearheaded by Bro. Adewale Langston helped provide 300 students with schools supplies to start the school year. This act of service was recognized by the principal who appreciates the continued partnership with NuPi Chapter. The brothers of NuPi Chapter conducted business by running its election for the 20222023 council via electronic voting via zoom. The first time an election was held electronically with the chapter. Positions for the following year are as follows: Bro. Jerome Nesbary, Basileus; Bro. De’Ante Howard, Vice Basileus; Bro Jabari Saunders, Keeper of Records and Seals; Bro. Thomas Agnew, Keeper of Finance; and Bro. Northern Denson, Keeper of Peace. These brothers will lead the chapter in the upcoming fiscal year. We are looking forward to the year ahead, as we plan to begin the new year by hosting our Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. NuPi Chapter Founders Day Banquet, taking place November 12, 2022.

Submitted By: Bro. Jabari Saunders

THETA XI

FEED MY SHEEP

In Matthew 25:34, Jesus said, Come, you who are blessed by my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world. For I was hungry, and you gave me food, I was thirsty, and you gave me drink. Taking heed to the scriptures, the brothers of Theta Xi volun teered at Midwest Food Bank. This endeavor allowed us to pack can goods in boxes for the less fortunate.

On May 31st and August 16th, the brothers of the Theta Xi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc., volunteered at the Midwest Food Bank in Peoria. Illinois. Midwest Food Bank currently dis tributes nearly $36 million dollars’ worth of food to over 2,050 non-profits each month. Midwest Food Bank stands ready for disaster relief efforts and can get food-filled relief boxes to those in need, within 24 hours. Through the valuable volunteer work of the brothers of Theta Xi and most importantly, the blessings of God, Midwest Food Bank now shares these blessings worldwide. In 2021, Midwest Food Bank distributed over $430 million dollars’ worth of food.

Hunger and poverty often go hand in hand, but poverty is not the ultimate determinant of food insecurity. People living above the poverty line are often at risk of hunger, as well. Research demonstrates that unemployment, rather than poverty, is a better predictor of food insecurity among people living in the United States. The Black community consistently faces hunger at higher rates than other ethnic communities due to social, economic, and environmental chal lenges. In 2021, nearly 20% of Black individuals experienced food insecurity - more than three times the rate of other households. In both good and bad economic times, Black and Hispanic families consistently experience crisis-level rates of poverty and food insecurity, especially when compared with their ethnic counterparts.

The brothers of Theta Xi value the role that volunteering plays at Midwest Food Bank, enabling them to achieve incredible goals of dismantling food insecurity in needing families. This endeavor will prepare them for contin ued, successful service that will be required of them worldwide as demand continues to increase. Fighting food insecurity requires continuous growth and collaboration. Midwest Food Bank and the Theta Xi chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc., stands ready for the journey. We desperately want to live in a world where the work to end hunger is no longer needed or where the concept of hunger is foreign and a thing of the past. Until that day comes, with enthusiasm, the brothers of Theta Xi will stay in the fight with Midwest Food Bank to eliminate hunger.

The Theta Xi chapter would like to thank Brothers LaColis Reed, Jerry Harris, Alando Burnside, Antwon Dussett, Andy Hendrix, Keith King, John Clayborne, Shawon Harrison, Shawn Allen and Karstin Howard for their time and service.

Submitted By: Bro. J Karstin Howard and Shawon Harrison