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September 2017 - Fall Edition
a publication of the Mighty Sixth District
THE STANDARD
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Former District Representatives District Representative
Years Served
1. S. Herbert Adams* 2. Kermit Hightower* 3. A. I. Terrell* 4. John Potts* 5. H. Carl Moultrie* 6. Dewey Duckett* 7. W.O. Yarborough* 8. William H Young* 9. J. Alston Atkins* 10. J. Herbert Nelson* 11. John H. Moore* 12. Harold Boulware* 13. George W. Miller* 14. Lewie C. Roache* 15. John M. Miller* 16. Thomas J. Crawford* 17. Zoel S. Hargrave Jr.* 18. Charles T. Brooks* 19. Mitchell E. Gadsen* 20. Holland W. Daniels* 21. S. P. Woodard* 22. C. Tyrone Gilmore 23. Joseph W. Harper III* 24. Leon B. Babridge 25. William H. Hoffler Jr.* 26. Ulysses S. G. Sweeney III 27. Robert C. Williams 28. Lonnie C. Holman 29. John H. Scott 30. Charles S. Holmes * 31. Melvin T. Pinn Jr. 32. Walter Funderburk* 33. Antonio F. Knox Sr. 34. John H. Williams 35. Charles J. Worth 36. Octavio Miro 37. Victor L. Bruinton 38. Ulysses S. G. Sweeney, IV 39. Brian O. Beverly * Represents a Deceased Brother
1935 – 1943 1943 – 1944 1944 – 1945 1945 – 1947 1947 – 1949 1949 – 1951 1951 – 1953 1953 – 1955 1955 – 1957 1957 – 1959 1959 – 1961 1961 – 1963 1963 – 1965 1965 – 1967 1967 – 1969 1969 – 1971 1971 – 1973 1973 – 1975 1975 – 1977 1977 – 1979 1979 – 1981 1981 – 1983 1983 – 1985 1985 – 1987 1987 – 1989 1989 – 1991 1991 – 1993 1993 – 1995 1995 – 1997 1997 – 1999 1999 – 2001 2001 – 2002 2002 – 2004 2004 – 2006 2006 – 2008 2008 – 2010 2010 – 2012 2012 – 2014 2014 – 2016
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THE COVER
The Q-View Executive Manager Brother Howard Jackson Editor-in-Chief Brother Kurt Walker Copy Editor Brother Ernest”E.D.” Hall Photographers Brother Benjamin Watson Brother Galvin Crisp Brother James Witherspoon Brother Cedric Luckey Layout and Design Brother Kurt Walker Q-View Issue 1 Fall 2017 THE Q-VIEW IS THE OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE MIGHTY SIXTH DISTRICT PUBLISHED BI-ANNU ALLY IN THE SPRING AND FALL FOR MEMBERS OF THE OMEGA PSI PHI FRATERNITY, INC. WHO ARE FINANCIAL MEMBERS OF THE SIXTH DISTRICT OFFICE OF THE MIGHTY SIXTH DISTRICT P.O. BOX 5225 COLUMBIA, SC 29250 www.omega6d.org
1950 District Meeting in Charleston, South Carolina at Avery Normal Institute. Brother Dr. Benjamin E. Mays, front row center, 6th District Representative Brother Dewey, third from left, fifth from the left is 22nd Grand Basileus and 4th District Representative Brother John Potts. How many other District Representatives can you find?
DISTRICT MEETINGS
UPDATED 1 COUNCIL MEETING - AIKEN, SC SEPTEMBER 29 - OCTOBER 1, 2017 HOST: SIGMA PI ST
2ND COUNCIL MEETING - CONCORD, NC DECEMBER 1-3, 2017 HOST: PHI CHI 3RD COUNCIL MEETING - ORANGEBURG, SC MARCH 16-18, 2017 HOST: EPSILON OMEGA 73ND ANNUAL MEETING - CHARLESTON, SC APRIL 26-29, 2018 HOST: MU ALPHA
Sixth District Executive Officers 2017-2018
Howard Jackson
Melvin Mitchell
Antony Jones
2nd Vice Vice District Representative District1st Representative District Representative
Al White
District Keeper of Finance
James Clemmons
District Keeper of Peace
Gary Bussey
Darryl Smith
District Assistant Keeper of Finance
Reginald Brown
District Marshal
District Counselor
Brian Beverly
Immediate Past District Representative
Cedric Luckey
District Keeper of Records & Seal
Kurt Walker
District Director of Public Relations
Robert Hemby
Executive Assistant to the DR
Stacy Brown
District Assistant Keeper of Records & Seal
Ray Johnson
District Chaplain
John Rice
Executive Assistant to the DR
Grand Officers & Executive Staff from the 6th
Antonio Knox
Grand Basileus
Staccato Powell Grand Chaplian
Ernest”E.D.”Hall
Assistant to theGrand KRS & District Event Planner
Victor Bruinton
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A message from the District Representative Brothers of the Mighty Sixth District, I greet you in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus the Christ, “the Supreme Basileus of the Universe!” I am honored to serve as your 40th Sixth District Representative. Again, thank you for the confidence that you have expressed in me at the 72nd Annual Meeting held in Greensboro, NC. I look forward to continuing to fulfill my duties in this office with honesty, integrity and fidelity. I recognize the rich heritage of leadership in the “Mighty Sixth District” and I will continue to hold this office and our District in high esteem. The Brothers of the Mighty Sixth District will continue to support and embrace the theme of our 40th Grand Basileus, Brother Antonio F. Knox, Sr.; “We Are One!” At the 2017 Leadership Conference in Cincinnati, OH, the Supreme Council overwhelmingly selected Charlotte, NC as the host city for the International Grand Conclave in 2022. Charlotte, NC most recently hosted the very successful 2002 International Grand Conclave. I was honored to represent the “Mighty Sixth District” at both the Memorial Service and the funeral services for Bro. (Dr.) Moses C. Norman, Sr. in Atlanta, GA. Bro. Norman was the longest tenured Grand Basileus and I have truly valued his friendship and mentorship, “Job well done thy good and faithful servant.” Economic Development has been selected as the theme and focal point for the Sixth District during the 2017-18 fraternity year. The District’s Economic Development Committee has been charged with providing programs with measureable outcomes at each of the District Council Meetings. Our goal is to empower economic independence in the District and to improve the quality of life in the communities we serve. I will continue to embrace the legacy started by Former Sixth District Representatives. We will continue to provide leadership for both the NC and SC Divine Nine Legislative Day. We will continue to strengthen our partnerships with organizations such as the NAACP, as well as, colleges and universities within our boundaries. We will leave an indelible social action footprint in the communities that we serve. May God continue to bless you and your families, and bless the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. nearest our heart! Sincerely,
Howard Jackson
Howard Jackson Sixth District Representative
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CONTENTS Contents 2017 Leadership Conference..............6 State House Visits.............................10 On The Yard......................................14 Scholarship News..............................16 Remembering Our Past.....................19 Gabriel’s Purpose..............................22 Business Directory............................38 Omega Chapter.................................41 Undergraduate Chapters...................46
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MILESTONES
Mu Psi Celebrates 90 Years in Omega By Brother Christian Kornegay-White On the weekend of March 24, 2017, the Mu Psi Chapter celebrated their 90th Chapter Anniversary in Greensboro, North Carolina on the campus of North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University. Over the past 90 years, the brothers of Mu Psi have upheld the cardinal principles of Omega Psi Phi: Manhood, Scholarship, Perseverance, and Uplift. As representatives of Omega Psi Phi, the brothers of Mu Psi work toward fostering the uplift of all men through their commitment to enhancing and improving the campus of North Carolina A&T State University, the City of Greensboro, as well as countless other institutions, organizations, and cities in which we operate and reside. In 90 years, Mu Psi has successfully produced a countless number of successful black male engineers, medical doctors, educational professionals, politicians, actors, and community leaders. Brothers of the Mu Psi Chapter not only uphold and promote the ideals of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., but they also maintain a high standard of excellence and service www.omega6d.org
to the communities in which they reside. The chapter honors itself as of being home to outstanding individuals such as Ellis F. Corbett, Asa T. Spaulding, Warmouth T. Gibbs, Henry Faulkner, Jesse Jackson, Sr., Dr. Ronald McNair, and the list goes on and on. Over 300 people came out to fellowship during the celebration weekend, with various events planned. The celebration began on Friday, March 24th with our Golf Tournament and Cookout that welcomed all alumni and current brothers, families, and friends. The chapter then followed up on Saturday with the most anticipated event of the weekend, the Mardi Gras Gala. The Gala served as the chapter’s fundraising event in hopes of establishing an Endowed Scholarship that was later presented to the Chancellor of North Carolina A&T State University for young men to attend and be successful in their various academic endeavors. The weekend ended on Sunday when the chapter gathered for a church service at Mt. Zion AME, where they also presented the pastor with a monetary gift. This weekend was a chance not only to celebrate Mu Psi’s historic achievements, but for brothers to reconnect, as there was representation from all lines back to 1949 in attendance. Most importantly the weekend gave Mu Psi an opportunity for the chapter to give back and thank those who have supported them throughout its existence. 7
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Cinncinati,Ohio
2017 LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE
Grand Basileus makes book donation at Cinncinati’s Children Hospital, Brother Steve Harvey, Rushion McDonald, Jury panel discussion, crowd shot, IHQ Chief Photographer James Witherspoon, MSP presenter Bro. Charles Hairston, Bro. Victor Bruinton at Candidate Forum, Grand Basileus with Talent Hunt contestants and Talent Hunt Chairs, Grand Basileus Knox makes entrance, Bros. Melvin Mitchell and Al White at Cinncinati’s Children Hospital
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Omega Man on the Move Davis Named Superintendent of Richland School District 2 By Brother kodi Brown
Richland School District 2. Dr. Davis is the first African-American superintendent and will lead more that twenty-seven thousand students. A native of Columbia, South Carolina, Dr. Davis grew up in the housing projects of Allen/Benedict Court. He attended Francis Marion University, where he received his bachelor’s degree in Sociology. He then attended graduate school at the University of South Carolina where he received his Master’s Degree in School Counseling and Educational Administration, Educational Specialist. He also reColumbia, SC – On July 1, 2017 ceived his doctoral degree of Philosophy in Educational counseling. Brother Dr. Baron Davis took Dr. Davis has been an Assistant office as the Superintendent for
Principal and Principal in many different school districts. He recently served as assistant superintendent for Richland School District 2 from 2014-2016. Brother Davis was initiated at the Lambda Lambda Chapter of Omega Psi Phi in 1993 and is currently a member of the Omicron Phi Chapter of Columbia, South Carolina.
Kimpson Sworn-in By South Carolina General Assembly By Brother kodi Brown
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professional licensing and insurance matters. Brother Kimpson was elected to the court for a six-year term by the South Carolina General Assembly on February 1, 2017. A native of Columbia, South Carolina, Brother Kimpson is a 1983 graduate of Wofford College in Spartanburg, South Carolina and received his law degree from the Emory University School of Law in Atlanta, Georgia in 1986. After practicing law in the United States Army and in private firms, Brother Kimpson spent 14 years with the South Carolina Department of Revenue, serving as its General Counsel for Litigation since 2010. Brother Kimpson was initiated into the Tau Delta Chapter of Omega
Psi Phi in 1980. He is currently a member of the Omicron Phi Chapter, Columbia, South Carolina. Many Omega Men were able to attend the judicial investiture ceremony including Brother Kimpson’s father, Milton Kimpson (Epsilon Epsilon, 1950), brother, Marlon Kimpson (Psi, 1989), Tau Delta line brothers as well as the Honorable Donald Beatty, Chief Justice of the South Carolina Supreme Court (Epsilon Nu).
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2017 DIVINE NINE LEGISLATIVE
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Brother Quentin Robinson (pictured left) is a native of Estill, South Carolina and has graduated from Benedict College as a member of the class of 2017. Brother Robinson majored in sports management with a minor in sports medicine. In the fall of 2018 he will be attending Florida A&M University to pursue a master’s degree in Occupational Therapy. During his four years at Benedict College, Brother Robinson earned honors as a deans and presidents list recipient. He was the Vice President of the HPER Network club and also served as the Basileus of the Epsilon Epsilon Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.
Brother Nevrone Thomas (pictured right) is a class of 2017 graduate of Benedict College. He received his bachelor’s degree in Sports Management with a minor in Recreation. Brother Thomas’ achievements include the Deans list for the year of 2013-2014, Offensive Line Captain of the Benedict Tigers football team for the year 2015-16, as well as being a part of many campus activities such as the Harambe Festival and peer-to-peer tutoring. In addition to his on campus involvement he is also a Member of the South Carolina Public Health Association, which is responsible for various events and services throughout the state.
Brother Alvin Lumpkin, (left) Mu Alpha Chapter, Master’s Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling, South Carolina State University. Brother Frank Hill, (right) Mu Alpha Chapter, Class of 2017, received his Masters degree in Information Technology and Cybersecurity from the Florida Institute of Technology.
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Upsilon Zeta Chapter, East Carolina University L-R, front: Brothers Ralpheal Akinyemi; Chinoye Ejere; Daquan Barnes. L-R: Back: Devaris Brunson; Jason Snelling; Sam Akinyemi.
A jubilant Brother Rashaud Wingate (left) Chi Zeta Chapter, Clemson University
Brothers Anfernee Robinson and Jakarri Godbolt, Spring ‘15 Beta Mu Chapter, Class of 2017 College of Charleston. Brother Robinson received his B.S. degree in Marketing and Brother Godbolt received his B.S. degree in Biology.
Brother Adam Kinloch (left) Master’s degree, Education, School Counseling, South Carolina State University.
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SCHOLARSHIP NEWS
Iota Iota Chapter Showcases 20 Students at 2nd Annual College Signing Day By Brother alton McCoy Raleigh NC - On May 6, 2017 at Wake Technical Community College Northern Campus, the brothers of the Iota Iota Chapter held their 2nd Annual College Signing Day. This year’s event provided twenty graduating seniors from various Wake County High schools the opportunity to publicly announce their respective college or university plans for the fall. This event was inspired by former First Lady Michelle Obama’s 2014 National College Signing Day, which is part of the Reach Higher Initiative. The purpose is to inspire every student in America to take charge of their future by completing their education past high school, whether at a professional training program, a community college, or a four-year college or university. The keynote speaker for this year’s event was Rev. Mark T. Gibson, Senior Pastor of Redeeming Love Missionary Baptist Church. Rev. Gibson spoke to the students about the next phase of their lives and education goals. In addition, the students were addressed by 16
two undergraduate speakers, Kianna Jimenez and Brother Malachi Jones IV, who described their first year college experiences. There were also two post graduate speakers, Dr. LaDonna Thomas and Brother Antonio Stephens, who gave words of wisdom about their graduate level and work experiences. Each student was given a gift bag and participated in a raffle for door prizes which included Wal-Mart gift cards, Sam’s Club gift cards, pen & highlighter sets from Target and three Apple iPad minis. The program concluded with an inspirational closing prayer for the students and a group picture. Light refreshments and free Zaxby’s meal coupons were provided to everyone in attendance.
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Mu Alpha Awards Several Scholarships For Local Students By Brother Kurt Walker Charleston, SC - The Mu Alpha Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. has awarded three college scholarships to deserving area high school students. The award recipients are Nicholas Gilliard, Elizabeth Grant, and Sarah Rucker. Each student received $1,000 towards his or her educational expenses. Grant, a graduate of James Island Charter now attends Claflin University. Rucker, a graduate of St. John’s now attends Columbia College. Gilliard, a graduate of Pinewood Prep, was accepted to seven colleges; among them are the University of South Carolina, Georgia Tech, Pepperdine, Hampton, Claflin, Emory and New York Universities. Gilliard chose to attend the University of Miami. The awards were based on a combination of academic performance and community service activities. These scholarships were the third round of awards to students that began with the first awards given at the organizations Achievement Week Program last November and then more recently at the YMCA’s Y-Achievers banquet. The Y- Achievers program is a youth initiative that develops and prepares
high school students in a variety of areas and also exposes them to the college recruitment process through its college tour experience each spring. This year the achievers held several sessions with the members of the Omicron Rho Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. At the program’s spring banquet two students of the program were presented with college scholarships from the Mu Alpha Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Shiloh Grimball of Stall High School and Te’Osha Freeman of Garrett Academy of Technology received checks in the amount of $1,000.
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Members of Iota Iota Chapter with scholarship recipients at the scholarship reception.
Iota Iota Honors Six Graduating Seniors With Scholarship Reception By Brother alton McCoy Raleigh NC – On Thursday, July 20th at Oak City Baptist Church, the Iota Iota Chapter held their annual Scholarship Reception for six graduating seniors from various Wake County high schools. Iota Iota is committed to the growth and development of America’s youth. The chapter feels it is important to aid in developing talented young Americans in pursuit of higher education. Through funds provided by our community service budget, the chapter is able to provide scholarships to deserving students on an equal opportunity basis regardless of race, sex, creed, or religious preference. The Leonard Medical Science Scholarship ($1,000) which is awarded to a graduating high school senior who plans to pursue a medical or dental degree was awarded to Patricia Ndombe (East Wake High School) who plans to attend North Carolina State University. The Iota Iota High School Scholarship ($2,000) is awarded to a graduating high school senior who is enrolled in a post-secondary four year institution while exemplifying academic excellence and leadership in community service. Recipients were Jeanelle Johnson (Southeast High School) who plans to attend North Carolina A&T State University, Zaria Hudson (Millbrook High School) who plans to attend East Carolina University, Julian Vereen (Southeast High School) who plans to attend East Carolina University 18
and Patricia Ndombe (East Wake High School). The Iota Iota Technology Scholarship ($500) is awarded to a graduating a high school senior who is enrolled in a nationally accredited post-secondary four- year institution with a major in an area of technology including computers, IT, engineering and/or other related field. This year’s recipient was Alvin Thompson, Jr. (Southeast High School) who plans to attend North Carolina State University. The keynote speaker this year was Dr. Kaitlyn Barfield, past recipient of the Leonard Medical scholarship. Dr. Barfield gave a heartfelt message about her college journey that not only inspired the graduating seniors but also touched everyone that was in attendance. Each scholarship recipient was presented a scholarship certificate along with their scholarship check. Some recipients were presented their certificates during their respective senior awards programs.
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REMEMBERING OUR PAST
THE DR. BENJAMIN E. MAYS HISTORICAL SITE AND MUSEUM Greenwood, SC - On the afternoon of Friday, August 25th, 2017 members of the Mighty Sixth District made their way to Greenwood, South Carolina to pay their respects to one of Omega’s most esteemed and stalwart brothers, Brother Dr. Benjamin Elijah Mays. Born in the town of Ninety Six, Brother Mays would leave his South Carolina home and become one of the world’s greatest educators and humanitarians. Not only of his generation but of those that would follow.
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To continue to honor his lasting legacy, District Representative Brother Howard Jackson, along with the brothers in attendance, presented a donation of $10,000 to the GLEAMNS Human Resources Commission, Inc. GLEAMNS CEO Shunna T. Vance was on hand to accept the donation. Members of the Epsilon Gamma Gamma Chapter were also on hand and presented a donation of $500 on behalf of their chapter. An eight-foot statue of Mays is scheduled to be dedicated at the site on November 4th, 2017. 19
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Iota Omega C.H.A.M.P.S. Mentees Honored in Rites of Passage Ceremony By Brother alton McCoy Raleigh, NC – On Sunday, June 11, 2017 at Oak City Baptist Church, the Omega Committed to Help American Males Pursue Success (C.H.A.M.P.S.) mentoring program of the Iota Iota Chapter celebrated mentees Glory Collymore-Bey, Tyvan McNeill, Jordan Rowe, Christian Sanders and Matthias Williams with a Rites of Passage ceremony. The Rites of Passage is a ceremony signifying a mentee’s transition from the C.H.A.M.P.S. program to their freshman year of high school. The guest speaker for the event was Brother Judge Michael Morgan (Zeta Omega ‘74), newly elected associate justice to the North Carolina Supreme Court. Brother Morgan gave an impassioned speech incorporating some of today’s hip-hop lyrics to encourage the mentees and adults alike. Other guests offering words of encouragement included Brothers Victor Bruinton (Chief of Staff for Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.), Kenneth Douglas (Basileus of Iota Iota Chapter), Ronald Ivey (creator of Rites of Passage ceremony) and Dontae Smith (Executive Director of Omega C.H.A.M.P.S.). One of the highlights of the ceremony was Brother Ivey gathering the mentees in the center of room with all Men of Omega and family members encircling the mentees and symbolically placing their hands on the mentees’ heads to pray for and bless them on their journey to manhood! Following the ceremony everyone in attendance enjoyed a repast buffet of baked chicken, green beans, macaroni and cheese, spring salad, rolls and desert.
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Omega Alpha Alpha Delivers By Brother Danny Allen Beaufort, SC - The brothers of Omega Alpha Alpha Chapter successfully completed their annual book bag drive in Beaufort. Starting in June the brothers began to collect book bags to give back to elementary school children. The brothers, known as the Lowcountry Ques, collected over 80 bags filled with supplies. On August 5th, 2017 Brother Juan Singleton, City of Hardeeville Media Director, handed out book bags to students attending a community back to school event held by the city of Hardeeville (Jasper County). On August 13th, 2017 28 Bags were donated to children of Whale Branch Elementary School who attended a back to school program at Friendship Holiness Church 20
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The Colcloughs L-R Sean, Richard, Brother David Colclough, Mckenzie, Madison and wife Melanie Colclough
Gabriel’s Purpose
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Brother David Colclough, a spring 2017 initiate of
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the Gamma Iota Chapter of Sumter, South Carolina has gained a new perspective and meaning of faith. His has been tested, rebuilt and redefined. He and his wife Melanie have endured the pain of loss, only to find that it was through their shared faith, that they achieved more than they could have imagined or ever dreamed or hoped for and this is their story. The two met when they were seven years old and knew each other through their high school years in Manning, South Carolina. Always friends both attended the University of South Carolina but ran in different circles. In their adult years they would both live in the cities of Columbia and Atlanta but still didn’t reconnect or cross paths. According to Brother Colclough “we know now, that was just God preparing us, because all along that was his plan, we weren’t ready…because if 18 year-old David and Melanie had gotten together it never would have worked.” Melanie would say, “we both travelled pretty extensively for our ages being from a small town of Manning…one of the reasons I think all that had to happen was we both
needed to be okay living right here in Sumter, South Carolina in the time that God wanted us to.” They reconnected after both came back to the area. Brother Colclough to care for his parents and Melanie relocated while doing her graduate studies. After what he felt were unsuccessful attempts to find the perfect mate Brother Colclough prayed on it and asked for God’s assistance, and it was six months later that Melanie reached out to him. Melanie would reach out to Brother Colclough via Facebook and the two went out, as friends and it wouldn’t be until Melanie returned from graduate studies in New York that the two would work together on a high school reunion committee that the two finally made a connection. They would marry and plan for a rather large family. Both had a desire for nine children. To get there the two were open to adoption to each other’s surprise. Although they carefully planned their family, an unexpected occurrence took place to the delight of them both. A son, who they named Gabriel, was conceived but was lost suddenly due to a placental abruption in his 36th week. Although they lost Gabriel, the Colcloughs knew that they could achieve a child through natural birth, adoption could still be an option for them. Losing www.omega6d.org
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Gabriel brought them closer together as they had to support each other through the pain of loss. “When we lost Gabriel, I got a chance to see my husband and it was beautiful… because he stepped up like a man, he put his feelings aside to be there for me” said Melanie. The period was a difficult one and to persevere through it, each found strength in the other and it brought them closer to their shared faith. “We chose to cling to each other, we chose to cling to God and it brought us to the ministry…and we actually went in that time, went through credentialing to become ministers in the Church of God” stated Melanie. When the couple struggled to cope through the mourning and grief process after losing their son, they sought out a Christian based counselor but they were unable to find one. After much diligence and support from their pastor and church, the Colcloughs then looked within and decided to answer a call that had been yearning in each of them, a call to ministry.
Melanie and David as they were expecting the birth of their first child whom they named Gabriel. Gabriel was loss during the pregancy due to a placental abruption while in the 36th week
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he Colcloughs reached out to Marie Harvin who is the mother of one of their high school classmates. Harvin adopted a number of children after her own grew into adulthood. She connected Melanie with an adoption agency, Adoption Advocacy, located in Spartanburg, South Carolina. They learned early that with foster care adoptions they tended to involve multiple children due to the unfortunate fact that sibling groups are not a rarity to the foster care system, because when a parent loses a child to child services, often all of the children in that individual’s care are all also taken as well. So when Melanie initially contacted Brother Colclough about an opportunity to adopt two sets of twins under the age of four, who were brothers and sisters, his spiritual voice intervened. “Melanie sent me a text message at work saying what do you think of adopting two sets of twins under the age of four…I was in the middle of typing a message saying woman are you cra-. I was in the middle of typing c-r-a when the holy spirit tapped me on the shoulder and said what if this is what I have for you? I said if that’s what you have for me Lord I am good with that and I responded to her and said let’s pray about it and if that is God’s will then that’s what we will do.” Although they didn’t get that initial four they did settle on another four. While they were planning for the new additions to their family, the Colcloughs even needed to lean on their faith when searching for their new home. “Everything that could go wrong went wrong…the whole 23
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time we said Lord we’ve done our part, it’s up to you” stated Brother Colclough. Six months later the Colcloughs’ closed on their new home. The executive director of the adoption agency reached out to Melanie after taking a personal interest in the Colcloughs’ case. She had also lost a child in the same manner and also like the fact that the Cocloughs’ participated in the guardians-at-lightem program, so they now had an advocate who assisted in speeding up the process and united Madison, McKenzie, Richard and Sean with the Colcloughs. They had two weeks to prepare for the children to enter their home. That meant selecting schools, car seats, a bigger car and furniture, getting airline tickets. “It was hard but definitely not as hard as we anticipated,” stated Melanie. With the children’s arrival it was now a matter of getting to know them, making the connections. It was assumed that Madison was the oldest of the twin girls. She’s a bit larger in size and seemed a bit more mature. In a discussion about which was older, Madison professed to the Colcloughs that it was McKenzie who was the oldest, because she watched her come out first. To the Colcloughs surprise it was confirmed with the arrival of the amended birth certificates it was indeed McKenzie, and not Madison, who was the oldest. McKenzie (6), the talker, the social butterfly, A loving note from a loving daughter to a loving mother the one who kept the kids together. She let the Colcloughs know which items belonged to which sibling as well as likes and dislikes. Brother Colclough described her as the mother hen. Melanie noticed McKenzie observing her interactions with the kids and asked, “can I help you?” to which she replied, “no, I just want to watch you work with them”. Awestruck, Melanie stated “it warmed my heart and made me sad and happy at the same time.” Richard (4), the inquisitive one, wants to figure how things work, spiritually minded, has an understanding of the bible beyond his years. Sean (3), the comedian, has a keen sense of humor. Sensitive Mommy I want to make you happy is one of his favorite phrases. Because the children came from Texas they would have to reside with the Colcloughs for a sixmonth period, according to state law, before the court could finalize the official adoption. Madison, who was the most skeptical, finally believing that this would be her home, released her guard and was at peace with having a permanent home. The transition had its moments but it also provided valuable teaching moments during the process. Mela- During their high school years. Melanie and David in the friend zone. nie tells the story of Gabriel with the children so that they understand that he played a role in their coming 26
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return from Texas with the children. It is the strong belief that they share, they were being prepared for this journey long ago. Not by coincidence or chance, but a divine plan. “I think that as believers we forget that this isn’t our final destination. We didn’t live to be here. This isn’t the reason we are here on earth…we are not here for ourselves…and when you lose someone, the depth of your faith is really tested because we say we believe…but until you have to show you believe it, you don’t know how deep your faith is and that is together. “It helps us tell the God story because we tell them all of time not to be mad at their birth mother, or the what Gabriel did for us. We all have a purpose comlast adoptive family or any of the foster families or any of ing across this earth and Gabriel’s purpose was to the foster families that they were in for not keeping them bring these four kids to us…to bring me and David closer together…for us to get closer to God” stated because that was never God’s plan. They were keeping them safe until they could be with us“ said Melanie. She Melanie. “If we hadn’t lost Gabriel, I don’t know if we would also share that “we have this way of envisioning could have been able to adopt four” stated Brother this way that life should look…a lot of people are unhappy. God gave them exactly want they wanted because Colclough. Their call is to become Christian counthey really wanted it and God loves us and they have this selors to teach others and share their experiences perfect life on paper but if you actually talk to these folks with those who may be going down the road that they have already travelled. Sharing their experithey’re dying inside…its because they are not in God’s ences with those who need to know that there is will…this is not the life I envisioned, I did not envision truly life and light on the other side of loss. There being in Sumter married to someone I graduated high is so much more if you only have faith. The Colschool with, with four kids, none of which I was able to have naturally…but I could not imagine my life being any cloughs are back in school to become counselors more fulfilled if I had gotten my wish. This is awesome!” and haven given up on reaching their shared number of nine children. Their church also assisted by helping to prepare the Colcloughs’ home and providing food and clothing upon their
“We all have a purpose coming across this earth and Gabriel’s purpose was to bring these four kids to us…to bring me and David closer together…for us to get closer to God” - Melanie Colclough
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Keeping Our Veterans In The Know By Brother Kurt Walker Omega Psi Phi Fraternity is deeply rooted in military service as displayed by the service of two of our founders and the many brothers who were among the first to achieve their commissions among those who served at Fort Des Moines, Iowa in the early part of the twentieth century. Military service is no stranger to many of our members and the dedication of some of our brothers to ensure that our veterans are properly informed of their benefits has become the mission of some, as is the case for Brother Johnnie Richardson Jr. Brother Johnnie Richardson Jr., a spring 1982 initiate of the Phi Epsilon Chapter University of Buffalo, obtained his degree in Sociology. He would enter the ranks of the United States Armed Forces in 1983 becoming a member of the Marine Corps where he would serve until 1989. Brother Richardson would serve in such places as Cherry Point, Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii and Okinawa Japan. He currently serves on the International Veterans Affairs Committee chaired by Brother Jack Martin. Brother Richardson was also appointed by then Sixth District Representative Brother Brian Beverly as the District’s Veterans Affairs Committee Chairman. He also currently serves on the International Headquarters’ security team and protocol committee.
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Vegas, Nevada the Military Salute Program was handled as a separate entity and will be tied in with the registration package going forward. Brother Richardson stated, “it’s an excellent source of information through the Military Salute Program and the salute programs are now tied together with the International Veterans Affairs committee…so we can work with both of them as one unit.” Brother Richardson also mentioned that the committee is currently working to get the fraternity’s second honorary member, Colonel Charles Young, a posthumous promotion to the rank of General. “Right now we are still waiting, but we have a proposal before congress to get him his star” stated Brother Richardson.
The committee’s primary mission is to setup at events and collect data of all the military veterans throughout the Sixth District and then filter the data to inform veterans of the various benefits that they may be entitled to including The committee is also hard at work promoting disability claims, educational benefits. Brother Richardson awareness of other issues related to veteran isis also responsible for the Pi Phi Chapter’s Veterans Day sues and other fraternity initiatives. “Omega Psi program, which he has been done for the past 8 years. This past Veterans Day the chapter honored two World War II veterans, Brothers Odell Robinson and Pete Allen. The chapter also had a ceremonial coin produced that was given to every military veteran of the chapter. Currently Pi Phi Chapter has 67 veterans who are members of the chapter.
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Phi started the Brother You’re On My Mind initiative under the leadership of Grand Basileus Antonio Knox, a mental health program that falls in line with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD),” stated Richardson. According to Brother Richardson there were three suicides committed by military veterans within the last six years. His call is for brothers of the fraternity to be aware of the need for mental health awareness but the need for brothers to be aware of the available resources and to help each other. “If they don’t know, they wouldn’t know where to turn or who to turn to” stated Brother Richardson. cont’d from page 20
in the Seabrook area of Beaufort County (pictured). At that event, chapter Basileus Danny Allen was a guest motivational speaker to the attending youth and Brother Jeremiah Webb delivered a sermon to the congregation. On August 18th, 2017 Brother Anthony Dore delivered 22 bags to St. Helena Elementary School (pictured), located on St. Helena Island area of Beaufort County. The remaining 20 plus bags were donated to Joseph S. Shanklin Elementary School located in the Burton area of Beaufort County, where Brother Tyron McMillon teaches and leads the chapter’s mentoring program. The success of the book bag drive helps equip children in 3 different areas of Beaufort County and Jasper County with supplies needed to help them have a great start to the school year.
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The Bell Brothers Making District History
Brothers Dr. Thad and Gary Bell have been fixtures on the sixth distict scene. Dr. Bell currently serves as Health Initiatives Chair while Brother Gary Bell chairs the Budget and Finance committee making this a first for the district. Both were initiated at the Xi Psi Chapter at then South Carolina State College. Brother Thad was intitated in the spring of 1965 and would serve as big brother to his younger brother Gary who would follow in his footsteps. Interestingly during tthe younger brother Gary’s sophomore year he would room with his elder brother while pledging the fraternity. “While we were on line, I used to send messages to my girlfriend who is know my wife through him (Thad). I paid for it during hell week” stated Brother Gary Bell. He also went on to say that “I would tell our mother on him every now and then”. Dr. Thad Bell an established medical professional has recieved acclaim for his Closing the Gap in Healthcare initiative that is educating the greater lowcountry community in South Carolina with educational public service announcements. Brother Gary Bell, a certified C.P.A., is a retired administrator of Florence-Darlington Technical College. 31
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Tau Omega’s Dr. Charles R. Drew Blood Drive By Brother Wilson Lester
Greensboro, NC - Since 2014 Brother Stacey Greene, ’13 Tau Omega has coordinated with his small committee a successful Dr. Charles R. Drew Blood Drive and 2017 was no different. With over 10 pints collected on June 24, 2017, the half-day event was also an opportunity for Tau Omega to meet and greet the people in the community. Brother Greene is the Health Initiative Chairman and a dentist here in our community and has passion for strengthening his community. Brother Dr. Charles R. Drew was an African American physician, and surgeon and most notably was the father of modern blood plasma storage and blood transfusions. Dr. Drew was recognized globally for his contribution to the field of medicine and science that changed the scope of how lives are saved every day. Dr. Charles R. Drew was a member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity and co-authored the fraternity’s Hymn “Omega Dear”. He died in a fatal car crash in Burlington, NC in 1950.
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Tau Omega Assists with Paper Shredding Program and Breakfast By Brother Wilson Lester
Greensboro, NC - The brothers of Tau Omega are at it again. On May 9, 2017, the chapter helped 822 families get rid of old papers and items no longer needed and yet to be discarded. Since 2014 Tanya Rivera from News 2 has coordinated with the Social Action Committee to help the community get recycled old electronics, assist families with registration tags for pets so they don’t get lost, and this year shredding old items. The brothers maintained traffic for the cars and aided individuals with removing items to be shredded from their vehicles. On July 29, 2017, the brothers of Tau Omega assembled and served over 100 hungry souls at the Urban Ministry complex in Greensboro, NC. At 5:30 am the brothers began to crack eggs, and prepare grits. As people filed in and were seated prayer was delivered and youth from the community assisted with taking plates to tables. A homeless mother of four reminded the Basileus, how important days like this were for her family and thanked the brothers for their service. www.omega6d.org
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above: District Representative Howard Jackson (center) pays visit right: SC state senator Mike Fanning makes a donation
Blood Drive Chair, Brother Theodore Barnes said, “We had a good turnout, but we need to get more people to participate. I hope we can get our fellow Greeks to join us with this effort. In order to be successful, we have to support each other with our endeavors.” Brother Barnes also wanted to thank those who donated along with the Rock Hill Galleria Mall and the Community Blood Center of the Carolinas. The chapter also registered 3 voters and provided information to several new residence to the Rock Hill area.
Kappa Alpha Blood and Voter Registration Drives By Brother Byron D. Putman
ROCK HILL, SC - On Saturday June 10th the Kappa Alpha Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., held its annual Dr. Charles R. Drew Blood Drive and the Galleria Mall. Brothers and guest were pleasantly surprised as 40th Sixth District Representative Brother Howard Jackson attended the event. A total of 19 Brothers and guest registered to donate blood and the final count was 16 pints. This was the same amount raised last year during the event. Tau Omega Chapter’s Omega Lamplighters By Brother Wilson Lester
Greensboro, NC - In 2016 Tau Omega decided to embark on a mission that would advance young men in Greensboro, North Carolina and the surrounding area. That mission was bridging an outpost of Omega Lamplighters in North Carolina. Since starting we have built relationships with five young men in the Greensboro Area ranging in age from 11 – 16. These young men have participated in community service projects and even one of their own where they assisted Assistant Principal of Jackson Middle School, Brother Jonathan Brooks, ’16, gave 50 students attending his school who are deemed 100% free lunch, brand new book bags filled with food to take home for the summer. The participants also had the opportunity to attend the Sixth District Boys’ Camp. In the the Fall of 2017 we are anticipating that 15 young men will join Greensboro Omega Lamplighters with the support of the Mu Psi Chapter at NC A&T. pictured – Randy Cook, Jayden and Jordan Ruff, and Brother John Brooks. A camper being dropped off for Boys’ Camp
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ANNUAL MEETING TALENT HUNT 2017 2017 Talent Hunt winners were: 1st Place Wennie Rodriguez Piano Etude Op. 25 No. 12 Chopin sponsored by Mu Alpha, Charleston, SC. 2nd Place Stewart Mast Piano Prelude From Suite Bergamasque Claude Debussy sponsored by Sigma Pi Aiken, SC. 3rd Place Quenton X. Blache Cello Julie-O Mark Summer sponsored by Xi Mu Mu, Cary, NC. Additional Performers: Cesar Toledo-Aguirre, Penn-Griffin School of the Arts Jesse Boyd, Home Schooled Noah Cox, Durham Academy Rafael Garcia, South Central High School Umani Gibson, Edisto High School Stewart Mast, Home-Schooled Olivya S.K. Moore, Weaver Academy High School Mesha Mumford, Cary Academy Gabriel Nkhata, Orangeburg-Wilkerson High School Ella Sharpe, University of North Carolina School of the Arts Chibuike Uwakwe, Pike High School Hannah-Kathryn Wall,, Northwest High School Jada White, Revelations Academy Home School Glory Williams, Emerald High School Julian Veney, Pine Forest High School
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72ND ANNUAL MEETING AWARDS GRADUATE CHAPTER MAN OF THE YEAR - Brother Bishop Staccato Powell CITIZEN OF THE YEAR - Ms. Raichelle Glover, nominated by the Pi Phi Chapter of Charlotte, NC FOUNDERS AWARDS - Brother Johnny Richardson of the Pi Phi Chapter, Charlotte, NC SUPERIOR SERVICE AWARD - Brother Victor Bruinton, Iota Iota Chapter, Raleigh, NC. UNDERGRADUATE CHAPTER ADVISOR AWARD - Brother Tim Hunter, advisor of the Alpha Delta Chi Chapter at Newberry College, Newberry SC
UNDERGRADUATE CHAPTER OF THE YEAR - Xi Psi Chapter at South Carolina State University SMALL CHAPTER OF THE YEAR - Kappa Alpha Chapter of Rock Hill, SC LARGE CHAPTER OF THE YEAR - Iota Iota Chapter of Raleigh, NC HIGH SCHOOL ESSAY CONTEST WINNER - Ms. Alexis Manning, sponsored by the Tau Gamma Gamma Chapter of Fayetteville, NC RECLAMATION AWARDS: Chi Iota Chapter, Florence, SC Epsilon Gamma Gamma, Greenwood, SC Tasmanian Award - Brother Blue
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District Business Directory Name: Charles Blackmon Chapter: Tau Omega Name of Business: Tuggle Duggins PA Type of Business: Attorney at Law Address: 100 North Greene Street Ste. 600, Greensboro, NC 27401 phone: 336-378-1431 email: cblackmon@tuggleduggins.com www.tuggleduggins.com Name: Victor Bruinton Chapter: Iota Iota Name of Business: Bestway Express PEI Type of Business: Transportation Logistics phone: (919) 606-7300 email: VBRUINTON@BESTWAYEXPRESSINC.COM Website: www.shippei.com Name: Joseph K. Edwards Chapter: Iota Iota Name of Business: Edwards Insurance Agency Type of Business: Insurance phone: 919-633-6084 Business 919-593-2352 Cell Website: edwardsinsuranceagency.vpweb.com Name: Daniel Frazier Chapter: Iota Pi Name of Business: Popcorn Heaven Type of Business: Gourmet Popcorn and Confections Address: 16011 Lancaster Hwy, Charlotte, NC 28277 phone: 803-216-5197 Email: info@mypopcornheaven.com Website: www.mypopcornheaven.com Name: John Grimes Chapter: Iota Iota Name of Business: J.O.G. Consulting (Job Options & Guidance) Type of Business: Career planning, resume revision/preparation, interview techniques, job search, wage & hour consultation, personnel consulting, salary negotiation, workshop facilitation. phone: 919-208-3631 email: jog_consulting@yahoo.com Name: Darryl Jackson Chapter: Omicron Phi Name of Business: Jackson Business Capital Type of Business: Banking Address: 123 Waterville Drive, Columbia SC 29229 email: cloverrock45@aol.com www.jacksonbusinesscapital.com
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Name: Nathaniel Jackson Chapter: Mu Alpha Name of Business: Charleston Brace Type of Business: Prosthetist, Orthotist, Pedorthetist Address: 3489-C Ladson Road, Ladson,SC 29456 phone: 877-55BRACE email: info@charlestonbrace.com Website: charlestonbrace.com Name: Howard Jones Chapter: Chi Chi Name of Business: Jones Benefits LLC Type of Business: Insurance Address 709 W.Dekalb Street, Camden SC 29020 email: jonesbenefits709@outlook.com website: jonesbenefits709.com Name: Johnnie L. Morris Chapter: Iota Iota Name of Business: 2-A-T AUTOS Type of Business: Wholesale Auto Sales & Acquisitions phone: 919-285-1351 email: 2at@travoys.com Website: www.travoys.com Name: Jamie L. Patterson Chapter: Beta Phi Name of Business: Subject 2 Change Customs Type of Business: Screen Printing, Embroidery, Promotional Products, Graphic Design phone: 919-237-1545 email: Jamie@ShopSubject2Change.com @S2CLLC on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram Website: www.ShopS2C.com Name: Robert Page Chapter: Beta Phi Name of Business: Page Realty & Insurance Type of Business: Real Estate & Insurance Sales Address: 307 Loblolly Drive, Durham, NC 27712 phone: 919-477-8463 Name: Jason R. Redman Chapter: Beta Phi Name of Business: Infinity Benefits Group Type of Business: Independent Insurance Agency phone: 919-699-1788 Name: John Rice Chapter: Epsilon Omega Name of Business: Boss Catering Type of Business: Catering Address: 105 Estate Court, Orangeburg SC phone: 803-707-7060 email: 87boss15@gmail.com
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2017 DISTRICT SCHOLARS
Scholarship Awards
FOUNDERS’ MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS: Etop Udoh – Alpha Delta Zeta ,UNC Greensboro - Greensboro, NC HERMAN S. DREER SCHOLARSHIP/LEADERSHIP AWARD: Phillip Shuler, Jr - Psi Mu , Appalachian State University, Boone NC H. CARL MOULTRIE LEGAL SCHOLAR AWARD & 6th DISTRICT SCHOLARSHIP AWARD IN THE FIELD OF LAW: Michael Boykin - Iota Iota – Raleigh, NC - NC Central Grad W. MONTAGUE COBB MEDICAL SCHOLAR AWARD & 6th DISTRICT SCHOLARSHIP AWARD IN THE FIELD OF MEDICINE Tyler Allen - Iota Iota - Raleigh, NC - NC State Univ - Grad UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP GRANT : Nkosi Muse –Epsilon Zeta, UNC Charlotte– Charlotte, NC GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP GRANT : Herman Jamison - Epsilon Omega - SC State University, Orangeburg SC - Grad GEORGE E. MEARES MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP : Adam Kinloch - Alpha Alpha -Beaufort, SC - SC State University, Orangeburg SC – Grad
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Brothers: Greetings in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Join me in praying for our Fraternity Brothers who have entered into Omega Chapter and their families. Please take a moment to reach out to the widow or family member of our Brothers that now reside in the celestial heavens. Your call and/or visit would be appreciated. Stay Strong and Vigilant as we remember that our mentees, children, younger Brothers and others that follow us will be Blessed as we continue our walk as B ridge Builders.
Bridge Builder by Will Allen Dromgoole
An old man going a lone highway, Came at the evening, cold and gray, To a chasm, vast, and deep and wide, Through which was flowing a sullen tide.
The old man crossed in the twilight dim; The sullen stream had no fear for him; But he turned, when safe on the other side, And built a bridge to span the tide.
"Old man," said a fellow pilgrim, near, "You are wasting strength with building here; Your journey will end with the ending day; You never again will pass this way; You've crossed the chasm, deep and wide-‐Why build you this bridge at the evening tide?"
The builder lifted his old gray head: "Good friend, in the path I have come," he said, "There followeth after me today, A youth, whose feet must pass this way.
This chasm, that has been naught to me, To that fair-‐haired youth may a pitfall be. He, too, must cross in the twilight dim; Good friend, I am building this bridge for him." Fraternally,
Raymond L. Johnson Mighty Sixth District Chaplain 04-‐76-‐Beta Psi Life Member 5266 Prayer Call 6:30-7:00am M-F & Sunday 9:00-9:30pm ET
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Brother Andrew Whitted - Omega Chapter Theological Seminary. He completed Chapter in New Rochelle, N.Y. He further study at the Jewish Theologi- has also been active in Tau Alpha and cal Seminary, New York and complet- Psi Omicron chapters throughout varied courses in Pastoral Counseling at ous ministerial appointments. He was the Hudson River Counseling Service currently an active member of the Phi in Valhalla, N.Y. He received an Chi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi FraHonorary Doctor of Divinity Degree ternity, Inc. where he served as past from Livingstone College. He began Chaplain, member of the Nominathis pastoral ministry in the Western ing Committee, Chapter Advisor and North Carolina Annual Conference member of the Achievement Week at the Providence AME Zion Church, Committee. Salisbury and Rhony’s Chapel CirBrother Whitted was preceeded in cuit, Newton and the Doggett Grove death by his loving and devoted wife, Circuit, Rutherfordton prior to his Annette Whitted; brother and sistertransfer to the New York Annual in-law, Bertie Whitted and Carolyn Brother Dr. Andrew Eugene Whit- Conference. While in the New York Whitted; two sisters, Mary Ray and ted, 92, of Concord, passed away conference, Andrew was the pastor Lula White; and brother-in-law, MauFriday, Aug. 4, 2017, at his resi- of the Park Street AME Zion Church, rice Mitchell. He leaves to cherish his dence. He was born Aug. 29, 1924 Peekskill, N.Y. and the St. Catherine memories sisters, Exie Mitchell and AME Zion Church, New Rochelle, Sarah (John) Spells; brother, Fredrick in Columbus County. Brother N.Y. Whitted; sister-in-law, Novella SnyWhitted received his Bachelor of Arts Degree from Livingstone Brother Whitted was initiated into the der; dedicated brother-in-law, Richard College, Salisbury and his Master sacred folds of Omega on November Snyder; and a host of nieces, neph4, 1961 through the Omicron Iota ews, cousins, and friends. of Divinity Degree from Hood
Brother Frank Gaither - Omega Chapter
Fraternity, at Johnson C. Smith University on March 30, 1955. Brother Gaither graduated from Second Ward High School in 1948, served 4 years in the United States Air Force, and graduated from Johnson C. Smith University in 1956. He married the former Miss Carole McKnight and to that union, two children, Donna and Frank, Jr., were born. After a long career, Brother Gaither retired from the United States Postal Service in 1989. Brother Frank Theodore Gaither, Sr., Brother Gaither was a member of Pi Life Member #2829, the son of the Phi Chapter for over 60 years. He late John and Cora Gaither, native was a long time, dedicated member of Charlotte NC, was initiated into of the Pi Phi Ensemble and Pi Phi the Rho Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Achievement Week Committee, www.omega6d.org
serving as its chair in 2001. During his service to the chapter over the years he has been recognized with the chapter’s Founders Award, Omega Man of the Year Award, and Outstanding Service Award. Brother Gaither also served on the 6th District Achievement Week Committee and received a District Achievement Award in 1995. Over the years Brother Gaither received all of his fraternity service awards, most recently receiving recognition for over 60 years in the fraternity.
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Brother George Knox - Omega Chapter
Trustee Board and served in many other capacities. Brother Knox served in the United States Army during World War II. As an educator, he began student teaching at Carver High School in Kannapolis. His career started at Warren County Training School where he coached football, basketball, baseball and taught history.He concluded his career as the appointed principal of Brother George Clifton Knox, age 94, segregated R.A. Clement School in Cleveland in 1956. With that passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 2, appointment, Brother Knox be2017 at his residence. Born on Sept. came the first African-American 11, 1922 in Rowan County, he was the son of the late Clifton and Moena principal of an integrated school Sherrill Knox. He attended the Landis in Rowan County in 1968, when R.A. Clement became West Rowan Colored School, which was later Junior High School. Mr. Knox changed to Aggrey Memorial High School, where he graduated. Brother was well known as a Black pioKnox was an outstanding athlete who neer in Rowan County education and politics. In 1986, he was the earned his Bachelor of Science and first African-American elected as a AMS degrees from North Carolina Rowan County Commissioner and A&T State University and an advanced principal’s certification from served until 1990. He received the Distinguished Service Award from the University of North Carolina at NC A&T, Rowan County Board of Chapel Hill. A member of Sandy Education Award, Cabarrus County Ridge A.M.E. Zion Church, Landis, African American Hall of Fame he was the former chairman of the
and dozens of other humanitarian awards. Brother Knox was a member of the N.C. A&T State University Alumni Association and was inducted into that university’s sports hall of fame. In addition, he served as Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Rowan County YMCA, Salisbury-Rowan Community Service Council and Board of Directors at Rowan Cabarrus Community College. His memberships consisted of Optimist International, N.C. Division of Principals, N.C. Congress of PTA, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., and numerous others. Brother Knox’s only sister, the late Anita Knox Sharpe and son the late Earl Todd Knox preceded him in death. He leaves to mourn his passing, his wife, Mary H. Knox; son, Gregory K. Knox, two grandchildren, Earl Todd Knox, II and Zuri Knox; and three greatgrandchildren, Zara, Alljan and Ava; goddaughters, Sheila Long Kelly and Vanessa Harris; and other relatives and friends. A sea of brotherhood photo of the brothers as they assembled for the memorial service of Grand Basileus Brother Dr. Moses C. Norman Sr. in Atlanta, Georgia.
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2016 - 2017 SIXTH DISTRICT EXECUTIVE BOARD District Representative Howard Jackson 1479 Essex Drive Orangeburg,SC 803-707-0907 (c) 6thdistrictDR@oppf.org
First Vice District Representative Melvin Mitchell P.O. Box 8967 Rocky Mount, NC 27804 252-443-3227 (h) / 252-443-5100 (w) mailmel@embarqmail.com
Second Vice District Representative Antony Jones 1194 Honey Suckle Drive Orangeburg, SC 29115 803-378-9456 tyrecjac@gmail.com
Keeper of Records and Seal Cedric Luckey 201 Beaver Creek Road Columbia,SC 803-419-9626 (h) / 803-609-5825 (c) 6thdistrictkrs@oppf.org
Assistant Keeper of Records and Seal Stacy Brown 4022 Maid Marion Court Jamestown, NC 27282 336-339-9226 Stacy.Brown@LFG.com
Keeper of Finance Al White 2928 Woodslope Drive Raleigh, NC 27610 919-264-9562 (c) alwhite478@gmail.com
Assistant Keeper of Finance Gary Bussey P.O. Box 1844 Garner, NC 27529 919-423-6230 (c) gwbussey@aol.com
District Counselor Darryl Smith P.O. Box 692 Wilson, NC 27894 252-205-4106 (c) dgsque@yahoo.com
District Chaplin Ray Johnson 2519 North Beech Lane Greensboro, NC 27455 336-707-2352 rayjohnsonq@gmail.com
Director of Public Relations Kurt Walker 112 Peachtree Street Charleston, SC 29403 843-637-9182(c) 6thdistrictpr@oppf.org
District Marshal Reginald K. Brown 5404 Barnsley Drive North Charleston, SC 843-714-4834 akbar1960@gmail.com
Immediate Past District Representative Brian Beverly P.O. Box 31627 Raleigh, NC 27622 919-815-0225(c) / 919-782-6753 (f) Bob@youngmoorelaw.com
Keeper of Peace James Clemmons 105 North Long Drive Rockingham, NC 28379 910-895-7695 (h) / 910-895-3232 (w) clemmonsjr@yahoo.com
District Event Planner Ernest “E.D.” Hall 6647 US HYW 264 Alt. East Stantonsburg, NC 27883 252-238-3681 (h) / 919-669-5704 (c) edhall620@embarqmail.com
Executive Assistants to the DR Robert M. Hemby 495 Mulberry Drive Orangeburg, SC 29118 803-347-7050 (c) Eobasileus@gmail.com
John L. Rice 105 Estate Court Orangeburg, SC 29115 803-707-7060 (c) 87boss15@gmail.com
2016 - 2017 SIXTH DISTRICT MSP CHAIRS Regional MSP Chief Charles Hairston 5605 Hunsford Drive Winston-Salem, NC 27105 336-813-3228 (c) msp@omega6d.org
Region 1 John L. Rice Jr. 105 Estate Court Orangeburg, SC 29115 803-707-7060 (c) 87boss15@gmail.com
Region 2 Samuel Reid P.O. Box 238 Newell, NC 28126 704-361-7078 (c) atthewheeldrivin@bellsouth.net
Region 3 Walter Howell 418 Jean Wells Drive Goose Creek, SC 29445 843-209-3564 (c) whowell22@comcast.net
Region 4 Cassius Smith 306 Rockbridge Drive Kernerville, NC 27284 336-978-3321 (c) cassiuss91@gmail.com
Region 5 Tommy Cox 106 Waters Circle Goldsboro, NC 27534 919-738-3540 (c) coxomega@aol.com
Region 6 Jerome Smith 6037 Tarleton Road Dalzell, SC 29040 803-983-3996 (c) cajelada@outlook.com
Region 7 Clarence T. West 103 Overlook Court Easly, SC 29642 864-784-3637 (c) taylorwestc@outlook.com
Region 8 Anthony L. Howard 825 Zadock Drive Fayetteville, NC 28314 910-850-2675 (c) sirknight145@aol.com
Region 9 Maury Williams 218 Cameron Drive Kings Mountain, NC 28086 704-689-1394 (c) maurywilliams@yahoo.com
Region 10 Fredrick Thomas 1001Snow Peak Court Raleigh, NC 27603 919-601-4408 (c) quesilent1@nc.rr.com
Region 11 Nathaniel Dicks P.O.Box 2536 Aiken, SC 29802 803-645-2729 ndicks816@att.net
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2016 - 2017 SIXTH DISTRICT COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN Achievement Week Lathan Turner P.O. Box 30591 Greenville, NC 27833 252-412-0723 (c)
NAACP/CEF Robert S. Cunningham Jr. 1008 Sunny Brae Court Apex, NC 27502
Reclamation Abram Liles P.O. Box 791 Oxford, NC 27565 919-690-2477 (c) reclamation@omega6d.org
Talent Hunt Willie Forest 719 Chinquapin Road Greenwood, SC 29646 864-980-3492 (c) talenthunt@omega6d.org
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Artifacts & Memorabilia Jochaim Rogers 10213 Caldwell Forest Drive Charlotte, NC 28213 704-819-9429 (c) artifacts@omega6d.org
Nominating Ronald Murphy 5015 Windermere Drive Greensboro, NC 27407 336-686-2362 (c) nominating@omega6d.org
Recommendation Reginald Brown 5404 Barnsley Drive North Charleston, SC 843-714-4834 (c)
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Technology Ken Johnson 11339 Oakcroft Drive Raleigh, NC 27614 919-696-3294 (c) info@omega6d.org
Assault on Illiteracy Keith G. Pemberton
High Point, NC 27265 336-560-7693 (c) aoi@omega6d.org
Political Action - NC Voris McBurnette 5209 Mallard Grove Drive Raleigh, NC 28216 919-291-3559 (c) political.nc@omega6d.org
Retention Darryl A. Jackson 123 Waterville Drive Columbia, SC 29229 803-807-8269 (c) retention@omega6d.org
Undergraduate Timothy Hunter P.O. Box 626 Newberry, SC 29108 803-944-1980 undergraduate@omega6d.org
Budget and Finance Gary E. Bell P.O. Box 23103 Columbia, SC 29224 803-546-5226 budget.finance@omega6d.org
Political Action - SC Craig Sweeney 105 Bee Tree Court Piedmont, SC 29673 864-380-8043 (c) political.sc@omega6d.org
Scholarship Robert M. Hemby 495 Mulberry Drive Orangeburg, SC 29118 803-347-7050 (c) scholarship@omega6d.org
Undergraduate Advisors James Ford 8028 Baybark Circle Apex, NC 27539 919-624-3574 (c)
Economic Development Gerry McCants 301 N. Elm Street Suite 268 Greensboro, NC 27401 336-362-7367 (c)
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Protocol - NC Jack Martin, Jr. 324 McFayden Drive Fayetteville, NC 28314 910-527-6430 protocol.nc@omega6d.org
Site Brian Beverly P.O. Box 31627 Raleigh, NC 27622 919-815-0225 (c) site@omega6d.org
Ways and Means Charlie Bethea P.O. Box 326 Lexington, NC 27293 336-414-0032 (c) ways.means@omega6d.org
Health Initiatives Thaddeus J. Bell 109 Etiwan Point Drive Mount Pleasant, SC 29418 843-552-1574 (h) health@omega6d.org
Protocol - SC Greg Baldrick 101 Chalfort Lane Columbia, SC 29229 803-556-7436 (c) protocol.sc@omega6d.org
Social Action Melvin Miller 422 Sesqui Trail Columbia, SC 29223 803-609-7314 (c) social.action@omega6d.org
Webmaster Greg McKoy 1127 Huger Street Moncks Corner, SC 29461 843-224-2698 (c) info@omega6d.org
919-906-0924 (c)
1589 Skeet Club Rd Suite 102-251
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2016 - 2017 SIXTH DISTRICT COORDINATORS Fatherhood Initiative Melvin L. Williams, Jr. 3973 Massey Lane Raleigh, NC 27616 919-602-0764 (c)
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Violence Prevention Tito “Tito� Koonce 5326 Coburg Avenue Charlotte, NC 28215 704-957-5707 (c)
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Big Brothers Big Sister Isaiah Venning 258 Memory Lane Rockhill, SC 29732 803-517-5076 (c) bbbsoapi@omega6d.org
Voter Education Randall Eaton 8830 Castlebay Drive Charlotte, NC 28277 704-562-0013 (c)
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SIXTH DISTRICT GRADUATE CHAPTERS Epsilon Omega #505 P.O. Box 1182 Orangeburg, SC 29116 Robert Hemby, Basileus epsilonomegabasileus@oppf.org 803-347-7050
Sigma Chi #565 P.O. Box 2666 Reidsville, NC 27320 Calvin D. Galloway, Basileus sigmachibasileus@oppf.org 336-222-6071
Beta Tau #664 P.O. Box 1191 Mullins, SC 29574 Cyrus Leon Sturkey, Basileus betataubasileus@oppf.org 843-468-6927
Sigma Pi #750 P.O. Box 491 Aiken, SC 29801 Nathaniel Dicks, Basileus sigmapibasileus@oppf.org 803-645-2729
Kappa Gamma Gamma #841 P.O. Box 4162 Anderson, SC 29722 Curtis D. White, Basileus kappagammagammabasileus@oppf.org 864-882-6577
Tau Omega #519 P.O. Box 20381 Greensboro, NC 27401 Gerry McCants, Basileus tauomegabasileus@oppf.org 336-362-7367
Phi Alpha #567 P.O. Box 551 Greer, SC 29652 Dexter Reaves, Basileus phialphabasileus@oppf.org 864-505-0291
Iota Tau #671 P.O. Box 2604 Georgetown, SC 29440 Leonard Nelson, Basileus iotataubasileus@oppf.org 843-527-2848
Phi Alpha Alpha #804 P.O. Box 10245 Goldsboro, NC 27530 Milas Kelly, Basileus phialphaalphabasileus@oppf.org 919-221-4492
Tau Gamma Gamma #850 P.O. Box 71930 Fort Bragg, NC 28307 Anthony L. Howard, Basileus taugammagammabasileus@oppf.org 910-813-4500
Beta Phi #525 P.O. Box 2091 Duhram, NC 27702 Derek Ellis, Basileus betaphibasileus@oppf.org 919-608-5644
Gamma Iota #572 P.O. Box 1328 Sumter, SC 29151 Stanley Scriven, Basileus gammaiotabasileus@oppf.org 803-972-1878
Delta Rho #689 P.O. Box 267 Kingstree, SC 29556 Mack Burgess, Basileus deltarhobasileus@oppf.org 843-687-1318
Omega Alpha Alpha #807 P.O. Box 151 Beaufort, SC 29902 Daniel Allen, Basileus omegaalphaalphabasileus@oppf.org 843-263-0535
Lambda Iota Iota #866 P.O. Box 1311 Bennetsville, SC 29512 Alan Harrington, Basileus lambdaiotaiotabasileus@oppf.org 910-995-6076
Omicron Phi #538 P.O.Box 4686 Columbia, SC 29240 Kendrick Childs, Basileus omicronphibasileus@oppf.org 803-730-9553
Delta Iota #573 P.O. Box 2426 Elizabeth City, NC 27909 Terence Baker, Basileus deltaiotabasileus@oppf.org 252-335-4307
Kappa Rho #695 P.O. Box 29 Clinton, NC 28328 W. Mclease Fisher, Basileus kapparhobasileus@oppf.org 910-379-8889
Alpha Beta Beta #808 P.O. Box 2284 Hartsville, SC 29550 Evans Gillard Jr., Basileus alphabetabetabasileus@oppf.org 843-861-4089
Tau Iota Iota #874 P.O. Box 697 St. George, SC 29477 Kenneth Jenkins, Basileus tauiotaiotabasileus@oppf.org 843-636-4098
Pi Phi #539 P.O. Box 16308 Charlotte, NC 28297-6308 Rashion Sashington, Basileus piphibasileus@oppf.org 704-724-0678
Iota Iota #578 P.O. Box 27353 Raleigh, NC 27611 Glenn Thomas, Basileus iotaiotabasileus@oppf.org 919-605-5278
Rho Rho #702 P.O. Box 594 Ahoskie, NC 27910 Will Outlaw, Basileus rhorhobasileus@oppf.org 252-209-5528
Beta Beta Beta #809 P.O. Box 1388 Wilson, NC 27894 Danny Ellis, Basileus betabetabetabasileus@oppf.org 252-315-3870
Chi Iota Iota #877 P.O. Box 1943 Columbia, SC 29202 Greg Bauldrick, Basileus chiiotaiotabasileus@oppf.org 803-556-7436
Psi Phi #546 P.O. Box 21271 Winston-Salem, NC 27120 Linwood Gerald, Basileus psiphibasileus@oppf.org 336-978-3321
Chi Iota #591 P.O. Box 3930 Florence, SC 29502 Mark Frasier, Basileus chiiotabasileus@oppf.org 843-472-7011
Beta Nu #710 P.O. Box 178 Proctorville, NC 28375 Alphnzo McRae, Basileus betanubasileus@oppf.org 910-734-4167
Gamma Beta Beta #810 P.O. Box 880 Shelby, NC 28152 Coleman Hunt, Basileus gammabetabetabasileus@oppf.org 704-300-3709
Beta Kappa Kappa #881 P.O. Box 583 High Point, NC 27261 Stacy Brown, Basileus betakappakappabasileus@oppf.org 336-339-9226
Zeta Alpha #552 P.O. Box 791 Oxford, NC 27565 Dr. Michael W. Putney Sr., Basileus zetaalphabasileus@oppf.org 919-690-5321
Alpha Omicron #593 P.O. Box 2036 Rocky Mountain, NC 27802 Rueben Blackwell, Basileus alphaomicronbasileus@oppf.org 252-544-3343
Delta Nu #712 P.O. Box 2583 Hickory, NC 28603 Jasper Hemphill, Basileus deltanubasileus@oppf.org 828-390-0867
Eta Beta Beta P.O. Box 326 Lexington, NC 27293 Charlie Bethea, Basileus etabetabetabasileus@oppf.org 336-414-0032
Delta Lambda Lambda #907 P.O. Box 1437 Graham, NC 27910 Elton McCray, Basileus deltalambdalambdabasileus@oppf.org 336-263-3416
Kappa Alpha #556 P.O. Box 11165 Rock Hill, SC 29731 Carl K. Dicks, Basileus kappaalphabasileus@oppf.org 803-322-9918
Upsilon Omicron #612 185 Biltmore Avenue Asheville, NC 288801 Eugene Ellison, Basileus upsilonomicronbasileus@oppf.org 828-777-2630
Epsilon Nu #713 P.O. Box 1643 Spartanburg, SC 29304 Rochelle Dean, Basileus betanubasileus@oppf.org 828-984-3803
Iota Beta Beta #816 P.O. Box 1361 St. Stephens, SC 29479 Elijah McCants, Basileus iotabetabetabasileus@oppf.org 843-412-6724
Phi Lambda Lambda #924 P.O. Box 357 Jacksonville, NC 28540 Grover C. Lewis III, Basileus philambdalambdabasileus@oppf.org 240-350-7121
Mu Alpha #558 P.O. Box 22523 Charleston, SC 29413 Linus Brown, Basileus mualphabasileus@oppf.org 843-568-2708
Epsilon Upsilon #620 P.O. Box 1304 Gastonia, NC 28053 Smitty Davis, Basileus epsilonupsilonbasileus@oppf.org 704-231-7285
Kappa Pi #742 P.O. Box 1212 Lancaster, SC 29721 Dexter Ravenell, Basileus kappapibasileus@oppf.org 678-749-6913
Tau Beta Beta #826 P.O. Box 941 Weldon, NC 27890 Samuel Watson Jr., Basileus taubetabetabasileus@oppf.org 252-676-1208
Xi Mu Mu #941 P.O. Box 4511 Cary, NC 27519-4511 Carlos Privette, Basileus ximumubasileus@oppf.org 919-601-9876
Nu Alpha #559 P.O. Box 551 Plymouth, NC 27962 Eddie Powell, Basileus nualphabasileus@oppf.org 252-227-6588
Beta Chi #640 P.O. Box 1095 Fayetteville, NC 28025 Evandrew Washington, Basileus betachibasileus@oppf.org 910-964-0503
Lambda Pi #743 P.O. Box 1583 Kinston, NC 28503 Calvin Sutton, Basileus lambdapibasileus@oppf.org 252-939-6017
Upsilon Beta Beta #827 P.O. Box 2481 Conway, SC 29526 Jamal Kinlaw, Basileus upsilonbetabetabasileus@oppf.org 843-455-5722
Chi Chi P.O. Box 573 Camden, SC 29021 Bruce Little, Basileus chichibasileus@oppf.org 803-427-2105
Omicron Alpha #561 P.O. Box 7111 Wilmington, NC 28405 Kevin Williamson, Basileus omicronalphabasileus@oppf.org 910-264-4323
Phi Chi #659 P.O. Box 1054 Concord, NC 28025 Travis Alexander, Basileus phichibasileus@oppf.org 704-467-1888
Mu Pi #744 P.O. Box 17582 Greenville, SC 29606 Mike Davis, Basileus mupibasileus@oppf.org 678-982-1124
Epsilon Gamma Gamma P.O. Box 1755 Greenwood, SC 29646 Tim Hunter, Basileus epsilongammagammabasileus@ oppf.org 803-944-1980
Tau Alpha P.O. Box 905 Salisbury, NC 28145 Ralph Young, Basileus taualphabasileus@oppf.org 704-433-9950
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Rho #17 Johnson C. Smith University 100 Beaties Ford Road Charlotte, NC 28216 Trajuan Warren, Basileus rhobasileus@oppf.org 919-332-9894
Kappa Epsilon #79 St. Augustine College P.O. Box 25126 Raleigh, NC 27611 Michael Thomas Jr., Basileus kappaepsilonbasileus@oppf.org 240-486-0969
Upsilon Zeta #209 East Carolina University P.O. Box 30591 Greenville, NC 27858 Avery Johnson, Basileus upsilonzetabasileus@oppf.org 336-301-354
Beta Mu #287 College of Charleston S.P.O Box 1271 Charleston, SC 29424 Avery McLaughlin, Basileus betamubasileus@oppf.org 843-601-4183
Delta Psi #27 Shaw University 118 Ease South Street Raleigh, NC 27601 Timothy Grant, Basileus deltapsibasileus@oppf.org 843-601-2165
Mu Epsilon #81 Winston Salem St. University P.O. Box 19314 Winston Salem, NC 27110 Eric Hargrove, Basileus muepsilonbasileus@oppf.org 252-915-2990
Chi Zeta #211 Clemson University P.O. Box 2306 Clemson, SC 29632 Fredrick Lipscomb, Basileus chizetabasileus@oppf.org 706-961-0674
Sigma Mu #303 Elon University Campus Box 7027 Elon, SC 27244 N/A sigmamubasileus@oppf.org N/A
Lambda Psi #34 Livingstone College 701 West Monroe Street Salisbury, NC 28144 Robert Flint, Basileus lambdapsibasileus@oppf.org 910-874-2728
Delta Gamma #97 Fayetteville State University P.O. Box 14524 Fayetteville, NC 28301 Nathaniel D. Stevenson,Basileus deltagammabasileus@oppf.org 773-892-7542
Omega Zeta #213 Duke University P.O. Box 90840 Durham, NC 27708-0840 Dennis Gattis, Basileus omegazetabasileus@oppf.org 919-819-4907
Chi Mu #307 UNC - Pembroke P.O. Box 1510 Pembroke, NC 28372 Paul Anderson II, Basileus chimubasileus@oppf.org 919-889-5626
Mu Psi #35 NC A&T State University P.O. Box 5110 Greensboro, NC 27411 Daylon Davis, Basileus mupsibasileus@oppf.org 980-226-8716
Lambda Gamma #104 Elizabeth City Sate University P.O. Box 135 Elizabeth City, NC 27909 Corey Patterson, Basileus lambdagammabasileus@oppf.org 973-280-7561
Psi Kappa #260 Winthrop University P.O. Box 5012 Rock Hill, SC 29733 Rayshon Ellis psikappabasileus@oppf.org N/A
Psi Mu #308 Appalachian State University P.O. Box 10769 Boone, NC 28607 Roman Porche, Basileus psimubasileus@oppf.org 813-360-2289
Xi Psi #37 SC State University 300 College Street Orangeburg, SC 29117 Davear Martin, Basileus xipsibasileus@oppf.org 864-670-0864
Sigma Theta #135 Voorhees College P.O. Box 50 Denamrk, SC 29042 N/A, Basileus sigmathetabasileus@oppf.org n/a
Beta Lambda #263 USC - Aiken 471 University Parkway Aiken, SC 29801 Joseph Williams, Basileus betalambdabasileus@oppf.org 803-709-0110
Psi Delta Delta #332 Charleston Southern University P.O. Box 60756 N. Charleston, SC 29419 Ronald Bradley, Basileus psideltadeltabasileus@oppf.org 803-686-1319
Tau Psi #42 NC Central University P.O. Box 602 Durham, NC 27702 William Jennette Jr., Basileus taupsibasileus@oppf.org 609-413-6304
Tau Delta #184 Wofford College P.O. Box 1084 Spartanburg, SC 29302 Raymond Smith, Basileus taudeltabasileus@oppforg N/A
Epsilon Lambda #266 Morris College P.O. Box 1387 Sumter, SC 29151 Chris Jones, Basileus epsilonlambdabasileus@oppf.org 803-220-8298
Alpha Delta Zeta #335 UNC - Greensboro P.O. Box 26170 Greensboro, NC 27402 N/A, Basileus alphadeltazetabasileus@oppf.org N/A
Lambda Sigma #57 Claflin University 400 Magnolia Street Orangeburg, SC 29115 Devine Sanders, Basileus lambdasigmabasileus@oppf.org 843-599-2203
Psi Delta #188 UNC- Chapel Hill Campus Box 5100 Chapel Hill, NC 27599 Matthew Taylor, Basileus psideltabasileus@oppf.org 252-204-1657
Theta Lambda #269 Western Carolina University P.O. Box 777 Cullowhee, NC 28723 Bradley McCurdy, Basileus thetalambdabasileus@oppf.org 828-764-1403
Alpha Delta Tau USC- Upstate P.O. Box 747 Spartanburg, SC 29304 A.Z Moyzie, Basileus alphadeltataubasileus@oppf.org N/A
Mu Sigma #58 Allen University 1530 Harden Street Columbia, SC 29204 James Gadson III, Basileus musigmabasileus@oppf.org 843-575-2304
Epsilon Zeta #194 UNC - Charlotte 9201 University City Boulevard Charlotte, NC 28223-0001 Justin Blue, Basileus epsilonzetabaslieus@oppf.org 704-433-1821
Kappa Lambda #271 NC State University P.O. Box 50265 Raleigh, NC 27650 Jeremiah Kilamanjaro, Baslieus kappalambdabasileus@oppf.org 336--482-7415
Alpha Delta Chi Newberry College P.O. Box 626 Newberry, SC 29108 Vincent Hicklin II alphadeltachibasileus@oppf.org
Epsilon Epsilon #74 Benedict College P.O. Box 1703 Columbia, SC 29202 Junius Douglas, Basileus epsilonepsilonbasileus@oppf.org 908-922-6361
Zeta Zeta #195 University of South Carolina P.O. Box 85128 Columbia, SC 28208 Quadre Green, Basileus zetazetabasileus@oppf.org 843-240-3584
Lambda Lambda #272 Francis Marion University 5130 E. Palmetto Street Florence, SC 29505 Sam Fullard, Basileus lambdalambdabasileus@oppf.org
Alpha Delta Omega Presbyterian College P.O. Box 00147 Clinton, SC 29325 Darquez Watson alphadeltaomegabasileus@oppf. org
Alpha Delta Upsilon Chowan University P.O. Box 92 Murfreesboro, NC 27855 Byron Rozier, Basileus alphadeltaupsilonbasileus@oppf. org
Information contained in this directory is current as of 8/27/17 If the published information is incorrect please send update to: 6thdistrictpr@oppf. org
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SIXTH DISTRICT DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS MEMBER
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Michael Battle Darwin Little Mark Stewart Mitchell Little Kevin Williams Devin Baker Anthony Scott Christopher Peoples Ashton Howell James Avant Malcolm Boyd Caleb Eddleman Chrishaun Rice Tyrell Jones Malcolm Cherry Rasheed Rushing Longinus I. Nnodim Thaddeus Z. Mangum Omar D. Mingo Tyler C. Vaughn Darry J. Vining
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FAQ’s for appropriate photography for Sixth District publications: What is appropriate attire? As an Omega you should appear neatly dressed. Nothing should be worn that is profane or vulgar. Absolutely no canine references should appear on your clothing or accessories. What is an acceptable pose? As an Omega man, you should always appear as gentleman. There should be no explicit poses or gestures. Utilize good judgment. Stand tall placing hands at sides, or crossed in front or behind, or being seated. What items should not appear in photos? Be sure to remove all items that could be considered inappropriate. A good example of this is clearly identifiable alcohol beverage containers. These standards also apply to photos and/or images that may appear on internet platforms such as Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. When in doubt, please consult with your chapter officers for clarification or more detailed information.
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