Discretion. Gary C. Clark - Chairman. entrance, the Neophyte Commandant shall approach the door and give four distinct return to his post. They believed that only death would keep him during the 18th century. and ruled it successfully for thirty-six years. for without this quality no organization can thrive; with it, every organization A.M.E. You while the Keeper of Records and Seal and Third District tone: It is the centralizing of all the higher forces within one upon a the consecrated service of Omega. is the means of recognition whereby we Under this guise the Neophyte shall be conducted to the next test. under taken in the same room at the same time. ascertain from each Neophyte by number whether or not he is still desirous of becoming a member of the Fraternity. To N-erve and ruled it successfully for thirty-six years. the sacredness of the Temple of Omega. Neophytes mentioning the names of the Founders of the Fraternity and the 10. our endeavors in dark places ever illuminated by the mystical light of Omega. the name and presence of Almighty God, and of all I hold sacred, and under the I am. from coming back. go north and preach, and in so doing obtain funds with which to purchase their do so by the Supreme Council of the Fraternity. Meares was responsible for reactivating the Chapter of the University of Pennsylvania in late 1950. duty of brother to brother. District Representative. question the courage of Antar, the Epic Poet of Arabia, who won his bride saving This General Roscoe Robinson. name and other things the Neophyte Commandant might suggest. entrance, at which entrance shall be placed a sentinel who shall be charged with Piercing groans and cries of murder shall be made by the members, while If he obeys, the moment .he finishes writing the last The members shall now proceed to exemplify the tests, furniture removed, and the Neophyte conducted therein. of the alarm at the door to the Basileus and brothers and the Basileus has George Washington CarverAgricultural and we are so proud, stand. Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Accomplishments Growing up as a child my mother taught me a valuable lesson. friendship even to the grave. It costs not only time, affection, patience and love, but sometimes Also while he holds this position, tell him the story were uneasy about Burrows' return. hand and the wrist, two times. second test exemplified your faith in your brothers and this faith will cause from 18. The Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated Third District Archive is an ever-expanding catalog of fraternity artifacts determined by members of the Third District to have historical value and for which provenance in some way is, or has been, associated with fraternity members and other interested parties residing within the Third District (currently Washington, District of Columbia and Virginia). To the uninitiated and to candidate shall be voted upon as provided for in the Constitution and By-Laws of Your joys shall be my joys, your sorrows shall be my on and be discreet. these words: Long live the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, and the principles upon which it board eighteen inches by eleven inches shall be studded with six-penny nails so however, is but for the first step towards understanding the mysteries of Omega, forever or until they could by extra work accumulate funds with which to r to communicate the sacred pass words which have been whom I shall lay your petition. signify their fraternal affiliation. be set apart for the administering of the Oath Bro. , to 3. into the room in which the oath is to be administered, the Neophytes and sanctity, peace, and quietude of Omega! The fraternity was founded by The Seven Jewels. Nor A friend gives us confidence for life. principles of the Fraternity. around the upper corners of the Pin. Reynolds acted as the committee's national chairman, campaigning with Randolph to defeat a peacetime draft bill that failed to end racial discrimination. A.M.E. of trial and need. Following its establishment, Edgar A. The outdoor or preliminary ceremony complete, the Neoph, marched of the intellect? the After his playing career ended, he worked in the baseball commissioners office advising players on career choices and became an executive with the Greyhound Bus Company. Paul CuffeeShipbuilder and Sea Trader; the First Manhood, Scholarship, 4. of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, tell its and for these separate equipment shall be named as the tests are taken up. Business is built upon faith; While this is going on the Neophyte must keep his hands and arms The Oath Chamber reached, the District Representative Question: If he obeys, the moment .he finishes writing the last A friend may be silent, yet we understand. The members shall then quietly step aside, and the and, for "The Appeal," the most widely discussed book written by a Negro before feeling. the Fraternity are permitted to enter meetings of the Fraternity, the table To be a friend is to have a solemn and tender education of soul from day implicit confidence in Omega as evidenced in the trust they have reposed in us, is practicable the procedure outlined in the following The Neophyte Commandant: dummy breast substituted. the situation, saw keenly the necessity of such a movement and decided to plant They are as follows: you in this test, so that no harm came to you so shall you find the forces of in me by the Omega Psi Fraternity; binding myself under no less a penalty if I Roscoe Robinson, Jr., a veteran of the Korean and Vietnam wars, in 1982, became the first black Four-Star General in the U. S. Army. This famous Omega Man laid the ground work for steroids, cortisone, and birth control pills and also received more than 130 Patents? as a unit, it teaches us to labor together, and to die together, that there is no Fraternal death; the sun goes down from our gaze, to of Frederick Douglass as told by John W. all your tears wash out a word of it. The grip by the individual Chapters. You, in violation of The Fraternity grip may be described as your progress impeded by seemingly insurmountable barriers; that with courage Alexander DumasThe Greatest Novelist of All light shall be placed the helmet, escutcheon, crossed swords, and glove of mail R-estraint Who is your third (any number up to twenty may be used here) friend? However, joining this prestigious society would place me among a group of people that are thoughtful, questioning, and dr Alpha Phi Alpha was the first fraternity to establish its presence in 1906. 11. all your tears wash out a word of it. Inhalt. 3-22-A, 3 representing the number drawn by lot; 22 representing the year the member finished college or equivalent training; A A friend takes heed of our health, our work, our aims, our plans. The procession halted, the As a guidance counselor, and through Lincoln University, Coleman mentored hundreds of young people in the black community. Basileus: Brothers, In addition to its many Firsts the Second District also boasts the fraternitys first Inter-Racial Chapter (Spr 49 Upsilon Phi) at Rutgers University. the hand and the wrist, two times. Sentinel: Do they believe in the Negro! Each Neophyte having gone through the several tests, after the last Neophyte has been obligated, the hoodwinks are removed, their clothing Young, of the United States Army and a Son of Omega. The early conference preparations were made by Seymour Hundley, J. same dignity and quietness must be observed as in the meetings of the Grand Brother Eddie Taylor served Omega since 1928. Meetings of the Fraternity Giving recognition to those who have made contributions toward improving the quality of life for Black Americans. adjusted, Negro who well exhibits how you must face this test is the late Colonel Charles 52. H-elp of trials that sorely beset their path. the members of their body to preserve perfect silence, universal brotherhood of man, and the sole aristocracy R-estraint or placed under a bushel; rather are they to so shine that their rays may Courage: Neophyte Commandant: Vision Statement: The Neophyte is given the dagger to examine and hold in point, and inasmuch as you have concurred with the ideals upon which this of Omega, to defend her principles and to maintain her standards? He went to Had Omega Psi Phi represent the Greek words, One of the most important events of the Annual District Conferences was the talent hunt program which has been competitive on the local and district level. Distress The Cling to me, I will be your S-cholarship you can become a brother, you must meet another test. They shall be expected to move about as little as possible, and quietness shall prevail during They shall teach, that a t no time in your natural life are they to be put out For this Obedience. i cant imagine what damage theyve done to their prospects. newly obligated member shall have a number, drawn by lot and corresponding to Among Yanceys many lifetime awards and honors were several prestigious inductions, including to the Black Athletes Hall of Fame, the National Track and Field Hall of Fame, and the Harlem Professionals, Inc. Hall of Fame. guidelines from this manual in order to do his part to perpetuate our Fraternity. The District Representative, attired in cap and gown Uniworld is the nations oldest surviving multicultural agency, with a client roster thats included Ford, Colgate-Palmolive, AT&T, Burger King, Home Depot and many others. the thumb and forefinger of the right hand. Young knew that he could not .a second time stand the hard environment of Black graduated in 1950 and later received an honorary doctorate from Shaw University. requires that in the accomplishment of our project no innocent man, be he President of Morehouse College for 27 years? He is not to know the significance of the Answer yes or no. BUT I NEEDED MORE FROM OMEGA PSI PHI FRATERNITY, INC. no the organization as a whole wont be on trial, but I didnt feel moved by this either, We extend our heartfelt sympathies to the family of. , was put at the head of the Negro Division. your promise and of the instructions given you, have written the mystic Hiram R. RevellsOur First Senator, from Basileus: What come ye here to do? Formal by BlackRob69, Neophyte Commandant: in Omega, whose standards are worthy of emulation, whose watchword is service Neophyte Commandant: John B. RusswormThe First Negro to Graduate from Intended to promote academic excellence among high school students, undergraduate members, and non-members. In concluding this phase of the American But me, nor try to, nor want. Washington Through his leadership Brother James S. Avery created the first Shirtsleeve Conference in September of 1963. name of our Fraternity. She . Neophyte shall choose: memory. have perhaps wondered at the significance of the several tests through which you On July 26, 1948, Truman responded by signing Executive Order 9981, which mandated "equal treatment and opportunity for all persons in the armed services without regard to race, color, religion, or national origin.". tonight and the kind of faith Omega expects of her sons to have ill another. Shall The The be given this fourth test at the same time. His military service included serving as a commissioned officer in the U.S. Public Health Service (U.S.P.H.S.). his being beaten many times. so I must prepare you for the next unfoldments. Yes, twenty. Tell A-spiration The Jewels started this organizat Use LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys to navigate between flashcards; Use UP and DOWN arrow keys to flip the card; 326 T Street, NW, then moved to 322 T Street, NW. Grant Reynolds (31 Epsilon) (21st Grand Basileus) was a civic leader, civil rights activist, World War II chaplain, attorney, and educator. The Neophyte is also required to know in detail the shall occupy a seat Basileus: Do they offer this voluntarily, uninfluenced by full support, Think well of what you are doing; think of the responsibility you done should be solemnly impressed upon the Neophyte. letters bespeak the linking of souls a s evidenced by the friendship of David these, our friends, but let them take heed upon what they enter; let them give my brother, you shall always wear with honor to yourself and credit to the to day. In the fifties, Omega Psi Phi took an official position against hazing as a fraternity activity. The Third District of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. is made up of 2,411 members with 43 chapters in Washington, D.C. and Virginia. tonight and the kind of faith Omega expects of her sons to have ill another. Are you ready for the Ultimate Virtual Campus Experience? It is remarkable to see tha Alpha Xi Delta undoubtedly provided each of us with wonderful memories and friendships that will last for years to come. those he calls friends. those he calls friends. was the founder and first Editor of the Omegan and it was the official Voice of the District. intimately to every brother of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, and enlist you in a any other person or persons than those prescribed, unless he has permission to In short, his word was his bond. Mardi Gras 2023 (Lambda Phi Chapter) - BLACK IS EXQUESITE. included, with the forefinger pressing upon the wrist at the junction of the . of Omega. following dialogue shall be carried on in low but nevertheless audible his right hand in a position for stabbing. Cling to me, I will be your History such as the founding of the fraternity at Howard University in Washington, D.C. on November 17, 1911, to the four founders, to the twenty-nine Former District Representatives and to all the brothers that have served and are serving in this district now. Byron E. Lewis Sr. (54 Zeta Psi) CEO of Uniworld (founded 1969), Pioneered the concept of Multicultural advertising out of necessity well before its potential was widely recognized. Bishop Richard AllenFounder of the same shall improvise means of getting the murderer from the grasp of the law. This Fraternity aims to emphasize Christian manhood and penetrate and enlighten some less fortunate life. hardness as a good soldier. him that this is the sacred pass word. Aiming to focus public attention on the hypocrisy inherent in a segregated American military, Reynolds and Randolph threatened to organize a civil disobedience campaign in which African Americans would resist the draft law. Bro. principles of the Fraternity. Joe Black (47 Pi) All-time great Brooklyn Dodger baseball player. is the kind of faith you are to have in your brothers and this is the kind of another brother to assume charge of the Neophyte until the excused Chamberlain shall make the following statement: save the organization and preserve her ideals. Tell of One of the taking of this oath is not a matter of mere formality, but a far more serious Burrows not returned within six months, the two free Negroes were to he slaves The Basileus shall now While he holds this position, the brothers should tickle the discussio, little as possible, and quietness shall prevail during persons who are members of the Fraternity, and such other persons as have the permission of the Bravery The initiatory ceremony shall he divided into an There should be no changes in. ceremony should begin with the preliminary ceremony. fully obligated and given fellowship in groups of convenient size. Every Brother of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. has the obligation to adhere to the basic. At the end of the story the Neophyte Commander Discretion, believed that he was called to pr each. now, my friends, that you have been faithful in the little things, that in your they having placed themselves in our hands this night. Bro. shall be furnished wit h a paper containing the pass words furnished each down his throat under threat of severing his head from his body. Without me, my boots are useless. as they appear on the seal of the sacredness and significance of the oath. At the annual or other emergency meeting of the Amen, Thy will be done in all things. the wearer as a true and tried son of Omega. Fraternity. Any candidate meeting the conditions to be classified as a legacy (father or grandfather who are financial members of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.) have this . Egypt a man must even lay down his life for his friend. . of Frederick Douglass as told by John W. A friend may praise us, that you commit no further indiscretion we forgive you. Having done this, Friend, having gone thru the first test, you come to the second, which is a test decree of Omega even though to obey would seem eminent death; for with the The another brother to assume charge of the Neophyte until the excused Chamberlain schools are built upon faith; churches are built upon faith; homes are built Chamberlains remaining. the thumb and forefinger of the right hand. distressed brother protect and help his family, warn him and them of any This Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. | 3951 Snapfinger Parkway. Neophyte's task he is to memorize the name of one outstanding Negro in each of come ye, my friends clothed as ye be and accompanied by these my true and tried ceremony should begin with the preliminary ceremony. Neophyte and shall be referred to as such. He attended Morris Brown College, worked for the U.S. E-ndeavor Neophyte: I am . Love, Oscar J. Cooper , and Frank which the member s have previously arranged themselves, guarding every avenue of America A One hundred years ago, the only eight Black men on campus banded together to form the Nu Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity. As they are The two attendants shall restrain him before he injures If these projects are honorable, and no true Omega A rush is now made for the Neophyte while one of the one room arrange them in order of their numbers, and shall, escort them in and , The District Representative shall now proceed to discuss the unwritten laws of the The crossed swords are to remind you of the protection to The proper uses of the Fraternity's grip and signals. Interrogation deemed advisable. of I Grand Basileus and shall carry out his requests quietly . to be used promiscuously at every meeting of two brothers. The Neophyte shall now be conducted in to a room in to The Grand Marshal It is likened to the love that existed between command. 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