September 2016 Edition CHI PHI SPEAKS C O N T E N T S S P I R I T U A L W A R F A R E K N O W Y O U R R I G H T S SEPTEMBER CHAPTER MEETING S AT. SE P T E M B E R 10, 2016 Chi Phi Speaks 1 Chiphiques.com
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Chi Phi Chapter Chaplain s Welcome Back Letter 2016 Greetings, I hope this message finds you and yours well. I wanted to take the time to say welcome back to all. I hope that you all have enjoyed your time off during our break and that you are excited to get underway. This summer has yielded progressions as we have represented our beloved fraternity in the Spirit of Service and Friendship. It is my prayer that all have had a wonderful break and is in good spirits and health. I want to thank each of you personally for all your hard work and dedication to our organization. From the words of Marian Wright Edelman, Service is the rent we pay to be living. It is the very purpose of life and not something you do in your spare time. I look forward to the fraternal fellowship this new season shall bring. Regards, Brother J. Seay, Chaplain Chi Phi Chapter (303) 587-8174 Chi Phi Speaks 2 Chiphiques.com
Paint-A-Thon On Saturday August 13th, the brothers of Chi Phi chapter, along with assistance from friends and family, painted the home of Ms. Betty Bailey from the Park Hill community. Not only was Ms. Bailey extremely excited and appreciative of our effort, she also provided pastries and juices throughout the entire event. We would like to thank her for her hospitality and BRI for their as- Chi Phi Speaks 3 Chiphiques.com
SPOTLIGHT ON HISTORY Historical dates in September By Jeffrey T. Smith, 29th Eighth District Representative Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated and Other Historical Dates in September: September 2, 1975: Brother, Honorable Joseph W. Hatchett, 1 st African-American, State Supreme Court Judge in Florida. September 5, 1991: Brother, Honorable Tommy Jewel, 1 st African-American, District Court Judge in New Mexico. **September 7, 2015: Labor Day Holiday. September 8, 1981: Brother Roy Wilkins, Civil Rights leader, entered Omega Chapter. September 9, 1915: Brother, Dr. Carter G. Woodson organizes the Association for the Study of Negro Life & History. September 10, 1891: Founder, Brother, Bishop Edgar A. Love born. **September 12, 1992: Dr. Mae C. Jemison, 1 st African-American woman astronaut in space. **September 15, 1963: The 16 th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama is bombed and four precious girls are killed. September 19, 1960: Brother, Dr. J. Bruce Massey invents automotive sun visor. September 23, 2000: Brother Carl Thomas Rowan, renowned Journalist, entered Omega Chapter. **September 25, 1957: Central High School, Little Rock, Arkansas is desegregated. **September 29, 1980: The Schomberg Center for Research in African-American culture, opens in Harlem, NY. **Historical date. Chi Phi Speaks 4 Chiphiques.com
Know your Rights Where do my rights come from? The United States Constitution protects many of your most fundamental rights. In addition, the Colorado Constitution protects fundamental rights for all persons in Colorado. The Colorado Constitution protects the same rights as the United States Constitution, and in some cases, provides you with greater protection of your rights or protects additional rights. Some of your rights are also protected by federal or state laws, also known as statutes. What information do I have a right to ask law enforcement officers to provide? In any police encounter, you have a right to ask for the officer s badge number, name, or other identifying information. Many Colorado law enforcement agencies, such as the Denver Police Department, have policies that require officers to give their business card or name and badge number upon request (unless doing so at that time might harm the safety or welfare of the police or others). In addition, if you are pulled over while driving, and not issued a citation or arrested, Colorado law requires police officers to give you their business card.1 Even when offi cers are not required by department policy to provide you with their identifying information, they cannot retaliate against you for simply asking for that information. If an officer refuses to identify himself or herself when asked or retaliates against you for asking for identification, you may want to register a complaint with that law enforce ment jurisdiction. Chi Phi Speaks 5 Chiphiques.com
What kind of law enforcement officers might I encounter? In Colorado, there are four general categories of law enforcement officers: federal law enforcement officers, the Colorado State Patrol, the county sheriff s departments and the city police departments. For example, in Lake wood, you may encounter the Colorado State Patrol, the Jefferson County Sheriff s Department or the Lakewood Police Department. Examples of federal law enforcement officers include: Joint Terrorism Task Force members, or federal agents from the FBI, Department of Homeland Security (which includes Immigration and Customs En forcement and the Border Patrol), and the Drug Enforce ment Administration. Chi Phi Speaks 6 Chiphiques.com
SeQuerity Tips to Protect Yourself from Identity Theft Create Strong Passwords and Update them frequently. Remember to create a strong password, by avoiding common or easy-to-guess passwords. Common passwords often include a birth date, a pet s name, a mother s maiden name, or a person s school or work. Be Aware of What You Share. Between the increasing numbers of social networks, from Facebook to Twitter, and LinkedIn to Google+, a significant amount of personal information is being shared online that can be used to authenticate a person s identity. Protect Your Mobile Device. There are great apps available to help you bank, track your finances, and even do your taxes on your mobile phone. Make sure the apps that you download are from a reputable company and check the ratings and comments to be aware of what the app does and what information it may access on your mobile device. Check Your Credit Report. Your are entitled to one free credit report each year, which is compiled from information from the three major credit bureaus: Experian, Equifax, and TransUnion. Don t Fall for Phishing Scams. These email scams can come from a party claiming to be a trustworthy entity, (e.g., your bank) asking you to click on a link and confirm personal details including address, account numbers, or even your SSN. Trustworthy companies would never ask you to provide personal or sensitive information without first signing into your account behind a secure firewall. By Lisa Greene-Lewis Chi Phi Speaks 7 Chiphiques.com
Submitted by Brother James Seay Who May Dwell With God? Lord, who may abide in Your tabernacle? Who may dwell in Your holy hill? He who walks uprightly And works righteousness, And speaks the truth in his heart; He who does not backbite with his tongue, Nor does evil to his neighbor, Nor does he take up a reproach against his friend. -Psalm 15: 1-3. Chi Phi Speaks 8 Chiphiques.com
ANNOUNCEMENTS Brother Al Gardner (3 Chi Phi 11) has accepted a Mayoral appointment to the Denver African American Commission. Brother Gardner will head the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) objectives in City and County of Denver and be a mayoral advisor on technology initiatives in Denver. Brother Gardner is expected to clear City Council confirmation later this month. Congratulation Brother Gardner!! Chi Phi Speaks 9 Chiphiques.com
ANNOUNCEMENTS September Birthdays Birthdays Seymour Loftman 9/6 Melvin Truesdale 9/10 E.J. Wilson 9/15 Kirk Dunham 9/19 Garrett Simpson 9/22 Marcel Carter 9/22 Eric Allen 9/28 Please submit all articles and pictures for the June Newsletter By September 24, 2016 alpee.99@gmail.com. OLA Dates: September 10th 2016- Volunteer Activity: Adopt-a-Spot September 17th 2016- Workshop: Presentation Skills/Professional Dress S E P T E M B E R C H A P T E R M E E T I N G S E P T E M B E R 1 0, 2 0 1 6 6 P. M. AT T HE O WL C L U B Chi Phi Speaks 10 Chiphiques.com