D9 HAPPY HOUR A Party with a Purpose
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By Brother Kenneth Flowers, Jr.
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n just under four years of existence, the Omicron Zeta Sigma Chapter (OZS) of Woodbridge, VA has begun establishing themselves as a service provider for their community. Hosting its third “D9 Happy Hour for Charity” on August 29, 2013; OZS has begun making its mark in Prince William County, VA. e brainchild of Bro. Kenneth (KJ) Flowers Jr., the event is co-hosted by Brother Dion Coward. OZS has established a charitable event in which over $3500 has been raised and disseminated over the last year and a half alone. Over 100 guests attended this year’s event, one of the highest totals to date. Held bi-annually at K2 Restaurant and Lounge, a local minority owned establishment in Woodbridge, VA, each event is treated as a networking/social gathering in which members of the National Pan-Hellenic Council from the DC Metropolitan area gather and co-mingle with one another. e time is spent fellowshipping, updating each other on chapter events, and raising money for a different charity event. Each time OZS’ Blue Wellness Foundation donates all funds and proceeds raised from each event to a selected charity. is year’s recipient is Trevor’s Treasures, www.trevorstreasures.org. Trevor Blake, an 11-year old resident of Prince William County, passed away in August 2013 from cancer. During his time on this earth he established his foundation, Trevor’s Treasures, as a way to help other youth battling similar diseases. Trevor was to be a student at Benton Middle School in Manassas, VA, this year, where Brother Kevin Smith is Principal. We can only hope to help continue his legacy and push forward his dream. OZS looks forward to continuing to serve the community and build upon the Sigma brand.
“Times have been tough trying to continue life without Trevor. But we are definitely going to continue what he started with Trevor’s Treasures. anks for thinking of us” Shannon Nuzum, Trevor’s Mother
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