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1 OMEGA PSI PHI FRATERNITY, INCORPORATED Alabama Florida Georgia Mississippi Celebrating the Legacy of Brother Andrew Ducksworth

2 Table of Contents Welcome Message... 3 Remembrance of Brother Andrew Duckworth... 4 Resolution for Brother Andrew Duckworth... 5 Images from the 75th District Meeting Omega Men in Jackson, Mississippi... 7 Omega Beta Beta Chapter Swim for Success Event Psi Kappa Kappa Chapter serves the Community The 78th Grand Conclave Chi Omega Chapter Induction Banquet Phi Kappa Kappa Initiation Ceremony th District Meeting Agenda The Black Owt Party District Meeting Fishing Trip Pi Iota Chapter Open Annual Golf Tournament

3 Greetings Brothers, Welcome to another great year of service in Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated. Having just wrapped up our 7th District Council meeting, we have completed crucial plans and items on the agenda for the 76th District meeting which will be held April at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in downtown Tampa, Florida. Your district council is working tirelessly to ensure that not only is the meeting informative, but one that promises to be an opportunity for brothers to reconnect and strengthen fraternal bonds. The Brothers of Pi Iota Chapter along with the District Marshal have gone to great lengths to ensure that this meeting is filled with activities for the brethren and their families. Events will include the Black Tie Reception, Founder s Banquet, Deep Sea Fishing, Jazz Sets, Linen Party, Golf Tournament, and host of other activities. The City of Tampa also features many family friendly locations such as Busch Gardens, Florida Aquarium, Adventure Island, Lowry Park Zoo, Tampa Museum of Art, Dinosaur World and Harbor Island. As we move forward in this coming year, our main focus should be to continue the grand work of Omega and to reclaim and retain our Brothers. I look forward to seeing you again as we meet and rededicate ourselves to the legacy of the Mighty 7th District. David Marion, Ph.D. Seventh District Representative Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. 3

In Remembrance of Brother Andrew Ducksworth The brotherhood of Omega is saddened at the loss of Brother Andrew Ducksworth, Seventh District Keeper of the Records and Seal.

4 In Remembrance of Brother Andrew Ducksworth The brotherhood of Omega is saddened at the loss of Brother Andrew Ducksworth, Seventh District Keeper of the Records and Seal. Brother Andrew Ducksworth was initiated into Alpha Lambda Chapter of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated at Southern University at New Orleans on April 22,1992. He became the Keeper of Records and Seal (KRS) from He moved to Georgia and became the initial Webmaster for Beta Lambda Lambda Chapter from In 2002, he was served as the chapter KRS and chapter reclamation committee chair. He was chosen as the Beta Lambda Lamba Chapter Omega Man of the Year in 2004 and He continued his service to the fraternity as the Seventh District MSP Committee Chair and the Seventh District Keeper of Records & Seal from 2008 until his death. His most notable achievements include developing interactive training for the Brothers of the Seventh District, providing electronic versions of all forms related to MSP, and creating a self-filling version of form 9A adopted by IHQ. As a seasoned IT Professional, Brother Ducksworth was a core member of the International MSP Committee, Vice Chair of the International Technology Committee, served on the International Web Development Team, and provided IT consultation to IHQ and the Supreme Council for the brotherhood. He was determined to help make the brotherhood operate more efficiently and effectively. He focused his efforts on providing free IT consultation at the request of the Grand Basileus, developed outside of the box data processing solutions, produced comprehensive technical evaluations of HQ infrastructure and streamlined the operations of the office of the Keeper of Records and Seal. In addition to his many skills and talents in technology, Brother Ducksworth had a broad sense of humor and maintained his professionalism. He was a husband, father, educator, mentor, and visionary leader. Simply put, he was a man whose love for the fraternity showed through his service. Our heartfelt prayers are with his family. Ducksworth will be deeply missed and always remembered by the Mighty Seventh District and the brotherhood of Omega Psi Phi, Fraternity Incorporated. *Below is the Resolution submitted by the Grand Basileus of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated. 4

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6 Images from the 75th District Meeting held March 29 April 1 in Jackson, MS. (Hosted by Beta Alpha) 6

Omega Men Leave Their Mark on Jackson, Mississippi The Brothers of the Mighty Seventh District celebrated their 75th District Meeting in Jackson, Mississippi on March 29th through April 1st, 2012.

7 Omega Men Leave Their Mark on Jackson, Mississippi The Brothers of the Mighty Seventh District celebrated their 75th District Meeting in Jackson, Mississippi on March 29th through April 1st, This meeting was held at the Marriott Hotel on East Amite Street in Jackson. The host chapter for this meeting was Beta Alpha. Members participated in two community service projects during the event. The District Marshal was Brother Alfred Rhodes. Feed the Children Volunteers from Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated and other organizations partnered with the Feed the Children Program to distribute care packages to families in the Mississippi area. Two eighteen wheelers loaded with boxes were passed out by volunteers. The boxes were assembled to provide needed supplies and food to a family of four for one week. Feed the Children worked with the Metro East Church and Jackson Revival Center as distribution locations for the supplies. Families received a twenty-five pound box of food, a ten pound box of personal care items, and a box of Avon products. Submitted By Brother Don Spann 7

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10 Members of the 7th District participated in a Summer Reading program event at Johnson Elementary School in Jackson, Mississippi. Students were given donated books to help kick off their Summer Reading Program. Johnson Elementary School gave the students the task of reading the required book that was purchased by Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated. They were also asked to read additional books for additional incentives. We are encouraging students to read at least 15 books before they leave on the 25th of May, says Principal Faith Strong. Our students wouldn t have the opportunity to have a head start without the help of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated. Submitted By Don Spann 10

fed 275 elementary and middle school students in historical Eatonville, Florida, the oldest

11 Brothers from Omega Beta Beta Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated sponsored its 3rd annual SWIM FOR SUCCESS EVENT and provided school supplies, backpacks, prizes, haircuts, and also fed 275 elementary and middle school students in historical Eatonville, Florida, the oldest (1887) African American Township in America. Event Video

12 Scholarship Attainment for Everyone In an attempt to reach and touch those who are often forgotten or least thought of in the education process, the Brothers of the Psi Kappa Kappa Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., Madison, Alabama adopted the 6 th - 8 th grade special needs middle school class of the Academy of Academics and Arts, located in Huntsville, Alabama. During the school year, members of the Chapter provided much needed cash donations, school supplies and training aids such as puzzles, flash cards, and games that develop memory and computer programs. The staff and students benefited tremendously from these contributions and as a result the students were able to do things they would not have had an opportunity to do otherwise. As an added bonus, the Chapter held an end of the year celebration which allowed parents, staff and students to come together and celebrate the success of the school year. Submitted By Brother Kiti Fowlkes 12

13 The 78th Grand Conclave of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated was held in Minneapolis, Minnesota on July 5th - 12th, This conclave proved to be a fruitful and eventful one for all. The Mighty Seventh District had 78 registered chapters out of 142. The plenary sessions began on July 9th and all Grand Officers and District Representatives were present. The reading of the minutes from the 76th Grand Conclave meeting were approved after the official roll call. Minutes from the 77th Grand Conclave were posted online for revision to the fraternal website prior to the 78th Conlave. The Grand Basileus began to give his state of Omega address. During the address, he began to describe how the organization was losing money and what measures were taken to right the ship. Some of these measures were to: * Suspend ATM privileges. Place a limit on fraternal credit cards. Issue cards to grand officers only. Return points accumulated from the use of credit cards to the fraternity. Increase fraternal credit limit from $50,000 to $500,000. Protect the Omega brand by approving and licensing all vendors who wish to sell fraternity para phernalia. Move toward ownership of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated trademark. Some of the reasons for high spending costs were attributed to: Rising costs due to suspensions, expulsions and hazing concerns. Increased expenses for the Grand Counselor in defense of the Fraternity. Lack of payment of insurance premiums by chapters. Loss of revenue on fraternity pins. As a result of these fee increases, the fraternity will be recovering all costs associated with violations of fraternal policies, legal costs and insurance premiums not paid by chapters and Grand Keeper of Records & Seal. Key Points from the Conclave Memorial Service attire is changed to a black suit, white shirt, and dark purple tie. Change the order of the Memorial Service order of the Memorial Service 799 total chapters with 577 in good standing; 20,000 active members; 60,631 reclaimable brothers Honorary Membership criteria was clarified by the Grand Basileus Several recommendations were passed and the changes will be sent to the individual chapters. The Grand Basileus, First Vice Grand Basileus, and the Grand Counselor ran unopposed. Brothers Curtis Baylor and Andrew Duckworth ran for the Office of Grand Keeper of Record and Seal. Brother Curtis Baylor was elected to the position. Brothers Kelly Shannon, Lewis Jones, Arnold Simmons, and Dr. Kenneth Terrell ran for the Office of Grand Keeper of Finance. Brother Kelly Shannon was elected to the position. 13

14 At the Undergraduate Luncheon, Brother William Matthews gave the introduction and history on the background of Dr. Ronald McNair at the undergraduate Luncheon International Achievement Week Chair, Brother Greg Burnett began the presentations of the.undergraduate Awards. The Undergraduate Chapter of the year was Chi Delta (University of Maryland.2nd District. The Undergraduate Chapter of the year was Alpha Delta Lambda ( UT San Antonio 9th District) The Undergraduate Advisor of the Year was Dr. Paul Adams of Upsilon Chi (University of Arkansas Fayetteville 9th District). The Undergraduate Man of the Year was Joseph Harrison of Pi Chapter 2nd District. The Social Action Chapter of the Year was Xi Zeta chapter Fifth District. The Social Action Chapter of the Year was Upsilon Psi chapter Seventh District. Guest Speak introduction was made by Brother Antoine Benjamin of Epsilon Rho Chapter. Guest Speaker was Brother Col. Lewis III USMC Mu Lambda 1979 Closing remarks were made by the Grand Basileus. Honorary members were voted upon during the second plenary session. Those who were approved for honorary membership were: Reuben Cannon Mike Conley, Sr. Will Downing George William Hunter Michael Jack Bernard Kinsey Ray Lewis Larry Little John Love Kweisi Mfume WIlliam D. Missouri Dave Moss Donald Proffitt Quinton Roach E. Dewey Smith Sr. Steven A. Smith Vincent Stewart Rod West Dominique Wilkins Bernie Young Submitted By Brother Barrington L. Dames 14

At this banquet, we also awarded our four seniors with $250 scholarships.

15 15 The Chi Omega Chapter held the first Induction Banquet for their Lamp Lighters Program 14 April, 2012 The Lamp Lighters is a young men's mentoring program that we run. We emphasize "Leadership, Academics, Maturity & Perseverance". At this banquet, we also awarded our four seniors with $250 scholarships. Pictured: Joshua Stegall (Tallahassee Community College), Emanuel Richardson (Tallahassee Community College), Darius Hester (Troy University) and Stephawn Brimm (Tallahassee Community College). Submitted By (Brother Royle King)

16 In the Oracle dated March 1925 Vol. III, No. 1 pages 4 5, Brother Walter H. Mazyck, wrote; If any chapter has reached the maximum numbers for efficient work and brotherly cooperation, let it initiate each year only a number of men equal to those leaving the chapter by way of graduation or otherwise. With the closing of Fort McPhearson and Ft. Gillem, we ve lost a lot of active duty military brothers that made up a big part of the chapter, as such we are following that advice very closely to bring in only qualified men to join our Fraternity, said Brother Phil Thomas, Basileus of the Phi Kappa Kappa Chapter. On July 2, 2012, the brothers of the chapter joined Brothers Rod Dunlap, (Region 1 MSP Representative), and Travis Spurley (Chapter MSP Liasion) to conduct a formal initiation of 18 Candidates that quickly found out the burning sands of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., were hotter than the record breaking heat wave that hit the Atlanta area with temperatures exceeding 105 degrees for two consecutive days prior to this event. A formal initiation lends a measure of importance to an induction ceremony. It reminds candidates of their connection to the national organization of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated. It also helps to make the occasion a memorable event of their fraternal lives. Such a ritual should reflect the true meaning of honor bestowed upon the candidates and inspire them to continue to uphold the Cardinal Principles in high esteem. At exactly 9:28pm, Brother Reginald Harris (Seventh District MSP Representative), concluded the initiation ceremony and welcomed the newest brothers into the sacred folds of Omega. Tears of joy could be seen on the faces of the candidates, while tears of pride were seen on the faces of the fathers and blood brothers that escorted their family members on their journey to become Omega. Men! Pictured on the first row from left to right are Brothers: Brian Salters, Jonathan McNeally, Terrial O Neal, Jamel Crawford, Clarence Chambers, Brandon Pollock, Derrick Jackson, and Gerard Reese. On the back row from left to right are Brothers: Julian Kellman, Larry Gunner, David Farmer, Jarious Malcome, Nugent Dickey, Joseph Fernandez, Joseph Gresham Chappelle, Fernando Harper, Kevin Gotell, and Eric Johnson. Submitted By (Brother Marc Styles) 16

17 Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Seventh District 76 th District Meeting Agenda Hotel Tampa Downtown Tampa (Formerly the Hyatt Regency Hotel) Tampa, Florida - Pi Iota Host Chapter April 4 - April 7,

18 Agenda Thursday April 4, 2013 THURSDAY, April 4, 2013 Time Function Location 8:00am - 8:oopm Purple & Gold Day Wear Purple and Gold 11:00am Tee Time Golf Tournament Rogers Park Golf Course 11:00am 5:00pm Deep Sea Fishing Clearwater Beach Marina Clearwater Beach, Florida 4:00pm - 8:00pm Quette Registration Hotel Atrium (2 nd Floor) 12:00pm 5:00pm Exhibitor Set Up Buccaneer Suites (2nd Floor) 4:00pm - 8:00pm Registration Regency Ballroom Foyer (2 nd Floor) 3:00pm 7:00pm Pi Iota Chapter Picnic Curtis Hixon Park (6 blocks from hotel) 5:00pm - 7:00pm District Council Meeting Buccaneer Suite (2 nd Floor) 9:00pm 1:00am Brotherhood Night Off Site 18

19 Agenda Friday April 5, 2013 FRIDAY, April 5, 2013 Time Function Location 7:00am - 5:00pm Registration Regency Ballroom Foyer (2 nd Floor) 8:00am - 6:00pm Vendor Area Open Buccaneer Suites (2 nd Floor) 8:00am - 5:00pm Quette Registration Hotel Atrium (2 nd Floor) 8:00am - 5:00pm Job Fair Buccaneer Suites (2 nd Floor) 8:00am - 9:00am Alabama State Caucus Esplanade Suite (2 nd Floor) Florida State Caucus Georgia State Caucus Mississippi State Caucus Regency 6 & 7 (2 nd Floor) Regency 1-4 (2 nd Floor) Regency 5 (2 nd Floor) 9:15am - 10:00am Public Program Greetings & Recognition of Guests Regency 1-4 (2 nd Floor) 19

20 Agenda Friday April 5, 2013 (Cont d) 10:00am - 11:00am 11:15am - 12:15pm Plenary Session I Call to Order Formal Opening Roll Call Adoption of Agenda Adoption of Standing Rules Preliminary Credential Report Adoption of Minutes District Representative s Report David Marion 7 th District Representative Rededication & Memorial Service Regency 1 4 (2 nd Floor) Regency 5 7 (2 nd Floor) 12:30pm - 2:00pm Life Membership Luncheon Membership Certificates Service Awards Reclamation Awards Social Action Awards Regency 1 4 (2 nd Floor) 2:30pm - 3:00pm Nominations Regency 4 7 (2 nd Floor) 3:00pm - 5:00pm Plenary Session II 1 st VDR 2 nd VDR DKRS DKF District Counselor Public Relations District Chaplain Alabama State Representative Florida State Representative Georgia State Representative Mississippi State Representative Community & Civic Affairs Achievement Week Talent Hunt Scholarship History & Archives Regency 4 7 (2 nd Floor) 20

21 Agenda Friday April 5, 2013 (Cont d) Membership Life Membership Reclamation Retention Undergrad Advisors Inspector General Rules Recommendations & Bylaws Social Action CEF Voter Registration Food Drive Ways & Means Corporate Sponsorship Medical & Health Initiatives See It Through Foundation 2:00pm - 4:00pm Talent Hunt Rehearsal Regency 1 3 (2 nd Floor) 5:30pm 6:30pm Undergraduate Caucus Garrison Room (2 nd Floor) 6:30pm - 8:30pm Talent Hunt Program Regency 1 3 (2 nd Floor) 8:00pm - 8:30pm Talent Hunt Reception Regency 1 3 (2 nd Floor) 9:00pm 10:15pm District Step Show Regency 1 4 (2 nd Floor) 10:30pm 2:00am Linen & Stilleto Party (Que & Delta Party) Regency 1 4 (2 nd Floor) 21

22 Agenda Saturday April 6, 2013 SATURDAY, April 6, 2013 Time Function Location 7:00am - 8:00am Bible Study Regency 5 (2 nd Floor) 7:30am - 1:00pm Registration Regency Ballroom Foyer ( 2 nd Floor) 8:00am - 6:00pm Vendor Area Open Buccaneer Suites (2 nd Floor) 8:00am - 1:00pm Quette Registration Hotel Atrium (2 nd Floor) 8:00am - 5:00pm Job Fair Buccaneer Suites (2nd Floor) 8:00am - 9:00am Alabama State Caucus Esplanade (2 nd Floor) Florida State Caucus Regency 6 & 7 (2 nd Floor) Georgia State Caucus Regency 1 & 2 (2 nd Floor) Mississippi State Caucus Regency 5 (2 nd Floor) 8:30am - 9:30am Undergraduate Caucus Regency 3 (2 nd Floor) 9:30am - 11:30am Voting Garrison Room 1-3 (2 nd Floor) 9:30am - 10:00am National Life Membership Meeting Regency 6 & 7 (2 nd Floor) 10:00am - 12::00pm Health Care Screening Channelside 1 & 2 (2 nd Floor) 22

23 Agenda Saturday April 6, 2013 (Cont d) 10:00am -12:00pm Chapter Operation/Insurance Presentation/ Best Practice Workshop Regency 5, 6, & 7 (2 nd Floor) 12:00pm - 2:00pm Ron McNair Luncheon Brother John Maher, Presiding Undergraduate Awards Adviser Of The Year 7 th District Honor Society Regency 1 4 (2 nd Floor) 2:00pm - 2:15pm District Photo Esplanade Patio 2:30pm - 4:30 pm Stop the Violence/MSP Training Regency 4 7 (2 nd Floor) 4:30pm - 5:00pm Plenary Session III Final Credential Report Time and Place Formal Closing Regency 4 7 (2 nd Floor) 6:30 pm - 7:30pm Black Tie Reception TBD 7:30pm - 9:30pm Founders Banquet Regency 1-3 (2 nd Floor) 7:00pm 10:00 pm Jazz Set Regency 1-3 (2 nd Floor) 10:30pm -2:00am The Black Owt Taverna Opa (Channelside Off Site) 23

24 Agenda Sunday April 7, 2013 SUNDAY, April 7, 2013 Time Function Location 8:00am - 9:00am Worship Service Regency 6 & 7 (2 nd Floor) 9:00am - 10:00am District Council Meeting Buccaneer Suite (2 nd Floor) 24

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OMEGA PSI PHI FRATERNITY, INC 76th Seventh District Meeting Tampa, Florida April 4 th April 7 th, 2013 Pi Iota Education Foundation, INC & Pi Iota Chapter

Registration Deadline: March 22nd, 2013 Prizes for Winners Name(s): Phone Number: ( ) Number of Registrations Amount enclosed $ Address: City: State: Zip

27 OMEGA PSI PHI FRATERNITY, INC 76th Seventh District Meeting Tampa, Florida April 4 th April 7 th, 2013 Pi Iota Education Foundation, INC & Pi Iota Chapter of Omega Psi Phi, Fraternity, INC Present The Annual Pi Iota Open Roger s Park Golf Course 7911 N 30th St Tampa, FL United States P: (813) Date: Thursday, April 4th, 2013 Registration & Range Opens: 10:30am 11:30am Tee Time: 11:30am ENTRY FEE: $40 per Golfer Format: Shotgun Start Registration Deadline: March 22nd, 2013 Prizes for Winners Name(s): Phone Number: ( ) Number of Registrations Amount enclosed $ Address: City: State: Zip Code Handicap: (Optional) Address: Feel free to contact the following brothers if you have any questions: Bro. Keith Daniels, quedaniels@gmail.com Bro. Morris Williams, qman55@aol.com Note: Make Checks Payable & Mail to: PI IOTA EDUCATION FOUNDATION, INC. PO BOX Tampa, Florida

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