12thD Newsletter 2010 11 Nov

The Twelfth District’s Omega Spirit
Twelfth District “Omega Spirit Volume 3 Issue 1 November 2010
Twelfth District ―Omega Spirit‖ Volume 3 Issue 1

CHRISTENING USNS CHARLES DREW (T-AKE 10)
Front cover photo, by Brother Reginald L. Braddock, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. International Headquarters
Photographer.
CHARLES RICHARD DREW, presented by General Dynamics
San Diego, California, February 27, 2010. Christening of the USNS Charles Drew, designed and built by General
Dynamics NASSCO. Mission, to delver ammunition, provisions, stores, spare parts, potable water and petroleum
products to strike groups and other naval forces, be serving as shuttle ship or station ship.
The man, Charles Richard Drew was born on June 3, 1904, in Washington, D.C. While Dr. Drew was in high
school, one of his sisters died of pandemic influenza. Elsie’s death in 1920 was a factor that influenced Dr. Drew
to pursue medical studies.
Dr. Drew attended Amherst College in Massachusetts, became a member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity in 1923, at
Alpha Psi Chapter, then went on to graduate with honors in 1926. He then joined the faculty of Morgan State
College in Maryland to earn money for medical training. In 1928, after being rejected by several U.S. medical
schools because of his race, he was accepted into McGill University’s medical school in Montreal, Canada.
While at McGill, Dr. Drew first became interested in experiments with blood transfusions. He graduated in the
top five percent of his class as a doctor of medicine and a surgeon in 1933. After completing two years of medi-
cal residency in Montreal, he took a teaching job at Howard University in Washington, D.C. He also practiced
medicine at the university-run Freedman’s Hospital, which served the city’s minority populace.
In 1938, Dr Drew received a fellowship to attended Columbia University’s medical school in New York, where
he worked on a blood chemistry and transfusion research team. The team sought methods to preserve blood over
long periods of time. Red cells, one of the four elements of blood, begin to break down after 24 hours and cause
stored blood to be unsafe for use after one week. Dr. Drew achieved success using the plasma element of blood,
since it does not contain red cells. He realized that it could be safely stored for months and given to anyone re-
gardless of their blood type. When the university opened its first blood bank in 1939, Dr. Drew was named the
director.
In April 1939, Dr Drew met Minnie Lenore Robbins, a home economics teacher at Spellman College. They mar-
ried six months later and eventually had four children: Bebe, Charlene, Sylvia and Charles, Jr.
In 1940, Dr. Drew earned a doctorate in medicine from Columbia University, becoming the first African Ameri-
can to earn the academic credential. Later that year, he was chosen to oversee a prototype program in New York
that collected, tested and distributed blood plasma to war-ravaged Britain. Under Dr. Drew’s direction, the Blood
for Britain projects operated successfully for five months until the British could establish their own program using
Dr. Drew’s protocols. Almost 15,000 American donated blood, generating more than 5,500 vials of plasma,
which saved countless lives overseas.
(Charles Richard Drew, continued page 3.)
Twelfth District ―Omega Spirit‖ Volume 3 Issue 1 2

CHRISTENING USNS CHARLES DREW (T-AKE 10)
(Charles Richard Drew Continued from Page 2.)
In 1941, Dr. Drew set up the first blood bank for the American Red Cross in New York City. The program be-
came a model for blood banks nationwide, which became increasingly necessary after the United States entered
World War II several months later. Also, in 1941, Dr. Drew became one of the first African American surgeons
to serve as an examiner on the American Board of Surgery, the group that certifies doctors to perform surgery.
As chief surgeon and surgical department head, Dr. Drew represented Freedman’s Hospital and Howard Universi-
ty at numerous medical conferences during the 1940’s. He regularly attended an annual conference for African
American doctors at Tuskegee Institute in Alabama. While traveling to the Tuskegee conference on April 1,
1950, Dr Drew was involved in an automobile accident near Haw River, North Carolina, and died of the injuries
he sustained in the crash.
Dr. Charles R. Drew left behind an extraordinary legacy. Along with his work in blood preservation and storage,
Dr. Drew taught or mentored the majority of African American surgeons trained in the United States between
1941 and 1950. USNS Charles Drew (T-AKE 10) is the first U.S. Navy ship named in honor of the noted sur-
geon and hematologist.

30TH 12TH DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE
BRO. SEDRICK SPENCER
BROTHER ROBERT L. WOODSON, PUBLIC RELATIONS DIRECTOR
FROM THE OFFICE OF THE 12TH DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE

Brothers,
DISTRICT
OFFICERS A man’s pride will bring him low, but the humble in spirit will retain honor. --Proverbs
29:23
District Rep. Greetings, and welcome to the revived 12 th District newsletter. The District has been very
Sedrick Spencer busy for the last fiscal year, 2009/2010, and continues to move forward with programs
and activities that reward brothers, their families and the communities.
1st Vice DR
Fred Alexander Since 1911, men of Omega have practiced the Cardinal Principles of Manhood, Scholar-
ship, Perseverance and Uplift. Each of us has studied these principles and their signifi-
2nd Vice DR cance, but have we ever wondered why the Founders placed the word Cardinal before
Joe W. Luckey III principles? Why not just the word principles? The Founders wanted to express the im-
portance of these principles and the word “cardinal” is a word that does just that, with a
District KRS
meaning as follows; “of prime importance; chief; principal: of cardinal significance or of
Nicholas Thompson
foremost importance; paramount.” With that meaning attached, these four words exem-
District KF plify the foremost importance for all Omega men. Those familiar with Omega under-
Kelly Shannon stand that the cardinal principles are a part of our rooted foundation and should represent
each step of every Omega man. Does our cardinal principles, guide the steps, down the
District Counselor path of every Omega Man? Do you need to wear an Omega shirt or Omega Pin for oth-
Lawton Connelly ers to identify you as a brother of Omega, or does the light of our cardinal principles
District Chaplain shine so brightly through you that every man and woman can clearly see that an Omega
Derrick Delaney man is present?
A quote from Haki Madhubiti, “If black people do not have and practice their own val-
District Marshal ues, customs, and traditions, other people out of their own survival and necessity will im-
Marlowe Gilmore pose their values on us.” What values have been imposed on us Omega Brothers? Has
societies values of Que Dog taken away our cardinal significance/importance as commu-
nity leaders, or does our walk as kings among men commend more respect than your dog
Public Relations
like behavior?
Robert Woodson
Brothers, we are upon our 100 th year anniversary. We have accomplished much, but
IHQ Photographer there is much more work to be done. The District leadership will continue to work tire-
Reginald Braddock lessly to serve our region. It is time we revisit our foundation and build for the future as
Immed. Past DR Omega Brothers that know our history. Our next 100 years should not look like our first
Charles C. Peevy 100, nor should or image and behavior be controlled or dominated by a canine.
I would like to thank Brother Woodson, Newsletter Publisher, and Brother Braddock,
Photographer, for their services in creating this newsletter. You are both a blessing to our
District and I am grateful to call you my brothers.
In Friendship Always,
Sedrick Spencer

DR AT TAU TAU YOUTH LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE

65th 12th District Meeting Group Photo

65th 12th District Meeting Group Photo

12TH DISTRICT CHAPTER LISTING
CHAPTER NAME LOCATION CHAPTER NAME LOCATION
Alpha Rho Berkeley, CA Alpha Theta Phoenix, AZ
Beta Mu Mu Clark County, NV Chi Alpha Alpha Spokane, WA
Chi Nu Fresno, CA Delta Alpha Alpha Tucson, AZ
Delta Iota Iota Tracy, CA Delta Pi Tacoma, WA
Epsilon Xi Sacramento, CA Eta Alpha Alpha Pomona, CA
Gamma Alpha Alpha Anchorage, AK Iota Iota Iota Salt Lake City, UT
Kappa Xi Las Vegas, NV Lambda Omicron Los Angles, CA
Mu Alpha Alpha Artesia, CA Mu Kappa Kappa Redwood City, CA
Omicron Nu Seaside, CA Phi Beta Beta Inglewood, CA
Phi Iota Phoenix, AZ Phi Lambda Fullerton, CA
Phi Omicron San Diego, CA Pi Rho Riverside, CA
Psi Xi Oxnard, CA Sigma Eta Riverside, CA
Sigma Iota Oakland, CA Sigma Iota Iota Lancaster, CA
Tau Alpha Alpha Bakersfield, CA Tau Tau Compton, CA
Theta Pi Vallejo, CA Xi Gamma Gamma Oceanside, CA
Xi Mu Goleta, CA Xi Nu San Jose, CA
Zeta Mu Dominguez Hills, CA Zeta Nu Portland, OR
Zeta Rho Los Angeles, CA Zeta Tau Pasadena, CA
Zeta Upsilon Seattle, WA

TWELFTH DISTRICT 2010-2011 COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN
Immediate Past DR Bro. Charles C. Peevy

32nd Grand Basileus (Omega Chapter) Bro. Dr. L. Benjamin Livingston, PhD
Alaska State Representative Bro. Charles Whittaker
Pacific Northwest Area Representative Bro. Anthony Nesbitt
Northern California Area Representative Bro. James Walker
Southern California Area Representative Bro. Ronan Hill
Southwest Area Representative Bro. Marcus Green
Achievement Week Bro. Andrew Davis
Bylaws and Recommendations Bro. Larry Walls
Civic Affairs Bro. Tim Melton
Economic Empowerment Bro. Havon McLeod
Health Initiatives Bro. Bernard Hardy
History and Archives Bro. Darroll Love
Information Technology Bro. Charles Simpson
Membership Bro. Eddie Bickham
NAACP Liaison Bro. John R. Hatcher, III.
Nominations, Time and Place Bro. Doug Wooley
Political Action Bro. Godfrey White
Reclamation Bro. Kevin Smith
Retention Bro. Sondre Bowen
Rules Bro. Richard Wills
Scholarship Bro. Tim Melton
Social Action Bro. Shamann Walton
Talent Hunt Bro. Earl Johnson
Undergraduate Advisor Bro. Jonathan Smith
Ways and Means Bro. Dennis Martinez

CURRENT & PAST 12th DISTRICT OFFICERS
Back Row: Dennis Martinez, Lewis Sears, Ricky Lewis, Richard Wills, Derrick Delaney, Kelly Shannon, Nick
Thompson, Marcus Bedford.
Front Row: Eugene Quishenberry, Raymond Gibson, Carl Earles, Sedrick Spencer, Marco Vallery, Arnold But-
ler, Fred Alexander, Charles Peevy, Lymus Capehart, Keith Neal.

2010 - 2011 National Achievement Week Project

Theme: ―Effective Political Action – using Style and Substance‖
The Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.

Announcement of the Annual
National High School Essay Contest
As a phase of the Annual National Achievement Week Observance
November 14 - 20, 2010
National Awards: Four College Scholarships
1st Scholarship, $3000; 2 nd Scholarship, $2,000; 3 rd Scholarship, $1,000; 4 th Scholarship, $500.00
Eligibility: The Contest is Open to all College-bound, High School Seniors.
Contest Closes November 1, 2010.
RULES
The essay must be entitled:
―What steps should we as Black Americans take to further our Political agenda?"
The essay must be original, neither previously published nor secured by copyright.
The essay must be between 700 and 750 words in length.
Three typewritten, double-spaced copies must be submitted.
The following information for the contestant must appear on the first page in this manner.
Title:
An Essay by: Home Street Address:
City, State, Zip Code: Name of High School:
Address of High School:
Contest: Omega Psi Phi Fraternity National High School Essay Contest
Name of Chapter Sponsoring Project:
Location of Chapter:
The manuscript must be postmarked not later than midnight, November 1, 2010 and mailed to the LOCAL CHAPTER SPONSOR-
ING THE ESSAY CONTEST:
<Local chapter address>
Persons submitting manuscripts thereby grant to the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. the right to keep the manuscripts and to exer-
cise full publishing right to them.
Awards will be announced on or about July 31, 2011, and the decisions of the judges will be final. The manuscripts must present an
adequate treatment of the essay topic.
Winners will be required to furnish written proof that they were enrolled in their respective high school at the time the essays were sub-
mitted.
Awards will be submitted to each winner, upon written verification from an institution of higher education that the individual has
enrolled. Actual enrollment (not just acceptance) is required.
Awards must be claimed within 18 months after the announcement date to be valid.
RATING CRITERIA FOR ESSAYS
1. Development of Topic/Thesis (30 possible pts.) --Topic well developed (covers and develops major points, supplying enough infor-
mation for understanding).
2. Progression (20 possible pts.) --Composition progresses from beginning to end in a logical flow of information.
3. Readability (25 possible pts.)-- Concise prose that sticks to the point and does not ramble (holds reader’s attention.)
4. Grammar (15 possible pts) -- Agreement of subject and verb; proper tense; correct sentence construction; paragraphing, including
transitional phrases linking same.
5. Spelling -- (5 possible pts.)
6. Punctuation -- (5 possible pts.)

65th 12th District Talent Hunt

65th 12th District Undergraduate Luncheon

65th 12th District Founders Banquet

65th 12th District Achievements & Honors

12TH DISTRICT AT THE CALIFORNIA CAPITOL
12TH District, Sacramento, California, Monday, June 22, 2009. Lead by the 12 th District Representative Brother
Sedrick Spencer, the newly elected officers and brothers of the 12 th District embarked on a trek to the Capitol of
California, in Sacramento. Truly, it was “a great day to be an Omega”! More than seventy (70) Omega Brothers
participated in an Omega Day at the Capitol, with anticipation of lobbying the halls of congress for change. Ac-
complishments, yes, results, definitely. What an outstanding event.
The Omega Brothers were briefed by seven (7) members of the Legislative Black Caucus (Assemblymen Hall,
Carter, Swanson, Davis, Speaker Bass, Senator’s Wright and Price.) Assemblyman Brother Isadore Hall provid-
ed breakfast, for all to enjoy. Afterwards, the Omega’s were introduced to the Assembly body, on the Assembly
Floor, during full session. Also, the Omega’s were presented a “RESOLUTION” for outstanding services ren-
dered to their respective communities.
A special thanks from the DR, Bro Sedrick Spencer to, Brother’s Willie Washington, James Walker, Phillip Dunn
and Isadore Hall for having the vision and perseverance to see this project through to completion. The DR ex-
pressed his gratitude to every Brother in attendance at the event, with this note, “You made a difference, and I
think you for your time. Now the work begins.”
King Blankenship, Theodore Irving, Sedrick Spencer, 12th District Rep, Thomas Doty, and Del Walker

12TH DISTRICT AT THE CALIFORNIA CAPITOL

QUES AT THE CAPITOL, SACRAMENTO, CA
Bro’s Hall, Sedrick Spencer, Speaker Karen Bass, Willie Washington, James Walker

QUES AT THE CAPITOL, SACRAMENTO, CA

LAMBDA OMICRON CHAPTER
FIRST WWII NAVY CORPSMEN,
MONTFORD POINT MARINE CAMP
By Bro. Robert S. Hammond

Lambda Omicron Chapter, Los Angeles, California, May 4,
2010. Robert Stanley Hammond, age 17 enlisted in the United
States Navy, December 13, 1943, and was sent to a segregated Naval
Training Camp, Great Lakes Illinois. He became a United States
Navy Corpsman First Class, and remained from December 13, 1943
to June 27, 1946. Brother Hammond was one of first 22 blacks to
attend Hospital Corps School. March 1944, he graduated as a
Hospital Corpsman and received further training at the Brooklyn
Naval Hospital in New York as a Medical Technician, and later was
assigned to Montford Point Camp, New River, North Carolina.
During the course of World War II, as a result of a Presidential
Directive, the United States Marine Corps was directed to accept
African Americans at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. In turn they
were sent to Montford Point at New River, a segregated camp.
Medical and Health Services for Black sailors and Marines were poor. It was a policy for white healthcare
personnel to provide minimum services to African Americans. They did not want to touch a black person.
It was a law in the South at the time; a white person could only care for a black person if they were being
born or dying. For all injuries, marines received All Purpose Capsules (APC), and Brown’s mixture,
(Mineral oil, Castor oil and a Brown Syrup), for all illness except cuts or fracture’s and other injuries.
Until Dr. Charles Drew discovered blood plasma, all whole blood was segregated, and identified according
to the race category.
The Navy Corpsmen were highly respected and called “Doc.” April 1945, Hammond was assigned to
Base 18 Hospital, and later assigned to the medical dispensary at Camp Wise Naval Base, Barracuda
Village. Hammond distinguished himself in providing his medical technology and care for wounded for
Marines throughout his service.
From 1947 to 1951, Hammond attended Shaw University at Raleigh, N.C. where he became a member of
Beta Kappa Chi Scientific Honorary Society, and was initiated into Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Delta Psi
Chapter and now celebrates his 60 years with Omega Psi Phi Fraternity. Brother Hammond, in 1953,
worked in the Field of Environmental Health with the City of Philadelphia, Pa. as a Public Health
Inspector. His many awards from 1957 to 1994 are well documented.
During the fall of 1959, Hammond moved to Los Angeles, California and went to work with the Los
Angeles City Department of Health as a Registered Environmental Health Inspector until his retirement in
1993
Robert has now established the H&H Environmental Consultant Firm, which has established business with
major food and beverage companies.

OMICRON NU CHAPTER
Yout h Tal e nt S h ow
B y Ke n net h Ad a ms
Omi cr on Nu C ha p t er, S ea si d e, C A
On Ma rc h 1 3 , 2 0 1 0 , t he bro th er s o f O mi cr o n Nu Cha pt er
c o -sp o n so re d a you t h ta l e nt sh o w wit h th e Cit y o f
Sea sid e . T h e e v en t wa s h el d a t th e Ol de m e y er C e nt er i n
Sea sid e , C A a n d sh o wca se d th e ta l e nt s o f t h e y ou th i n
th e su rr ou n d in g a r ea . I t wa s a g rea t ou tl et for t he y ou t h
to sh o wca se t h eir ta l e nt s a n d ga i n su p por t a n d
e nc ou ra g e m en t. T h e br ot h er s o f O Nu su pp ort e d th e ev e nt
by pa rti c ipa t in g a s ju dg e s, ma i n a u dit or iu m se cu ri ty , ba ck -sta g e ma na g er s, co -ma ste r o f
c er em o ni e s, a nd a u di e n ce pa rti c ipa nt s. T h e y e ve n se t u p a nd sol d fo od a n d r e fr e shm e nt s i n
th e lo b by o f th e Ol de m e y er c e nt er du ri n g th e e v e nt.
In a d dit io n t o a l l pa rt ic i pa nt s r e c ei vi ng tr o ph i e s, t h e O Nu c ha pt er ha nd e d ou t t hr e e
a dd iti o na l tr op hi e s t o th e sta r s a m o ng t h e sta r s t o k e e p t h e y o u ng st er s st ri vi ng for
e xc e ll en c e wh il e ha v i ng fu n a l on g th e wa y . I t wa s a ve ry su c c e ssfu l sh o w t ha t gr o ws
st ro n ge r ea ch y ea r a n d i s in t h e b e st tra di ti on o f O m ega P si P hi Fra t er n it y I n c c o mmu nit y
ser vi c e e ffor t s.
Goo d work O Nu bro t he r s! Le t u s ma k e n ex t y ea r’ s ta l en t sh o w a n e v en bi gg er su c c e ss!
Welcome to the Fold

By Kenneth Adams
Omicron Nu Chapter, Seaside, CA
On 11 Dec 2009, the Omicron Nu chapter added two (2) new members
into their family. Brothers Kenneth Adams, Air Force Chief Master
Sergeant, aka, “10 Speed” and Ambrose Dawson, Army Officer, aka
“Brown Shoe” crossed the burning sands into the brotherhood at 10:57
post meridiem.
As members that have recently crossed the burning sands, also known
as neophytes, these new additions continue to seek knowledge and
provide service where needed. In five (5) short months, they have
provided service at Area Founder’s Day, organized a successful 2010
Youth Talent show and provide assistance in an area “No Lack Book Club” where area youth improve their reading
comprehension skills.
These members have also stepped into leadership roles in the Omicron Nu chapter and have been elected as
Community Service chairperson, Coalition of Scholarships, and Editor to the Oracle. These members have a “glass
half full” approach to all that they do and the Omicron Nu chapter is proud to have them on board. Keep climbing that
ladder!

OMICRON NU CHAPTER
No Lack Book Club‖ and Youth Mentoring
by Kenneth Adams
Omicron Nu Chapter, Seaside, CA. In spring 2010, Omicron Nu adopted local youth in an effort to server
as mentors and improve the literacy rate of five to fifteen year old youth. Twenty-two youth, with the
support of their parents, participate in Monday book reading at the local Border’s bookstore. The activity
consists of quarterly book selection; weekly around the table aloud reading with periodic pauses for
discussion, reading comprehension, and one page writing of individual observation.
The activity has been a huge success and has made an enormous impact in the confidence, scholastic
performance, and maturity of the participating young men and women. For the summer, we are planning
field trips and camping activities. Eighteen of the twenty-two children are from single parent homes, had
academic performance issues. They have greatly benefited from the positive professional caring family-
oriented involvement of Omega Men.
PHI IOTA
Feed the Hungry 2010
Phoenix, Arizona: On Sunday,
June 27, Brothers from the Phi Io-
ta Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Frater-
nity, Inc. volunteered to serve meals
at the Society of St. Vincent de Paul
kitchen in Phoenix . The partnership
proved to be as rewarding to the vol-
unteers, as it was for those being
served.
St. Vincent de Paul is an internation-

al non-profit organization dedicated
to serving the poor and providing
members of the community with the
opportunity to serve. The Phoenix
Diocesan Council has been assisting
central and northern Arizona fami-
lies since 1946. Programs include
services for the homeless, medical
and dental care for the working poor,
charity dining rooms, thrift stores , a
transitional housing shelter and gen-
eral assistance for individuals in
need. (See the attached photograph of
the Brothers that elected to volun-
teer).

PHI IOTA CHAPTER
Phi Iota Chapter, Phoenix, Arizona:
April 24, 2010, Brother Walter Venerable, Sr. celebrated his 90th birthday with numerous close family members,
and brothers from Phi Iota chapter. This joyous occasion presented a wonderful opportunity for the chapter to
honor one of our senior Brothers, initiated into Phi Iota Chapter, spring 1946.
Brothers Walter Venerable Junior and Senior Bro’s P. Hodson, W . Venerable Jr., W. Jefferson,
W. Venerable Sr., A. Davis, A Williams, A Dumas, C. Peevy
Green Scholarship Golf Tournament

By Bro. Paul Hodson
Phi Iota Chapter, Phoenix, Arizona, October, 16, 2010. The 9th Annual Brother Dr. George M. Greene Scholar-
ship Golf Tournament was held at Club West Golf Course, 16400 South 14 th Avenue, Phoenix, Arizona 85045,
October 16, 2010. Since its establishment in 2001, Brothers from Phi Iota Chapter have hosted and participated
in a scholarship fundraiser golf tournament that honors Brother Dr. George M. Greene, a prominent Phoenix ed-
ucator. Proceeds received through various fees provide revenue used to award scholarships to worthy college
bound high school seniors in the community. The scholarships, presented in behalf of the Omega Psi Phi Frater-
nity, Inc., provide each recipient with financial assistance needed to appreciate their scholastic dreams.
Bro, Dr. George M Greene

PHI IOTA CHAPTER
Phi Iota Habitat for Humanity, January 2010
Phi Iota Chapter, Phoenix, Arizona,
January 30, 2010. Brothers from Phi Iota team with the Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Kappa Eta Sigma Chapter,
to provide sweat equity to the Lutherans Building for Christ. Participation from other churches assisted in this
five-month home building project in South Phoenix. Official dedication of the home to the Tanori-Ochoa Family
took place February 10 th, 2010.
Brother P. Hodson, Yolanda White, Elnora Brackins-Brown, Bro’s D. Key, and Perry Russell

PHI BETA BETA CHAPTER
Larry Walls Scholar Athlete Foundation and City Pride Magazine Awards Ceremony
Phi Beta Beta Chapter, Inglewood, California, October 24, 2009. At the Compton Community College Compton,
California, Brother Larry Walls, Executive Director of The Walls Family Scholar Athlete Foundation, Brother Charles
Jackson, Editor of The City Pride Magazine, and the Brothers of Phi Beta Beta Chapter participated along with Tau
Tau Chapter in the 16th Annual Youth Leadership Conference. A conference sponsored by Tau Tau Chapter and The
Omega Educational Foundation.
There were 300 young black men and their parents gathered at the college, with a theme of “Control Your Destiny or
Someone Else Will.” The two sessions presented were titled, The Importance of Having a Dream, and Dress for
Success. After a welcome by the Director, Ricky L. Lewis, Sedrick Spencer, 1st Vice DR, 12th District, offered words
of encouragement to the young men and their parents. Afterwards the 110 Omega men that were in attendance greeted
the young men. The brothers then spoke about the two subject points. An interactive lesson was given to the young
men regarding how to tie a tie. The mass majority said they had never worn a tie and had no idea how to tie one.
However, by the end of the day they knew, and expressed that this was how to dress for success.
At the conclusion of the conference, Brother Walls and Brothers of Phi Beta Beta Chapter, presented the Walls Family
Scholar Athlete Awards to the young men that had the highest grade point averages and participated in organized
sports. The young men that received awards were: James Barak Beck, a 3.2 baseball player; Joseph Wilson, a 3.3
Karate Kid; Dayan Oduma, a 3.6 Track runner; Jordan Pitts, a 4.0 basketball player; and Justin Alexander McCartney,
a 4.2 track runner. The young men received a financial award, trophies, certificates and a membership in the African
American Museum. Additionally, a Legendary Scholar Athlete Award was given to Mr. Reynaldo Brown, a 1968
Olympic High Jumper and 1971-3 NCAA High Jump champion. Also, an award went to Mr. Herman Franklin, a 1967
-70 State and NCAA champion track runner and football player at University of California. The City Pride magazine
editor, Brothers Charles Jackson, presented his first Annual Civic Community Awards to Brother Ricky Lewis,
Director of the Youth Leadership Conference, Brother Larry Walls, Director of the Walls Family Scholar Athlete
Foundation, Mr. James Bishop, Founder of the Urban Youth Academy, City of Compton, Administrator Verna Porter,
and City of Compton Mayor Eric Perrodin.
Bro. Larry Walls on the right Mayor Eric Perrodine and Bro. Ricky Lewis

PHI IOTA CHAPTER
Brother James E. Clyburn – Omega Representative of America

By Paul Hodson
Phoenix, AZ.-On August 29, 2010, members of Phi Iota Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. in conjunction
with Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority recognized Brother James E. Clyburn as Ome-
ga Representative of America. The event took place at the Fountain of Life Church in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Brother Clyburn is the "House Majority Whip, U.S. House of Representatives for the 6th Congressional Dis-
trict, South Carolina". On behalf of Phi Iota, for being the highest-ranking African American in the United States
Congress, Brother Charles Peevy presented him with a plaque. Amongst his many accomplishments, he is the
first South Carolinian and the second African American to ascend to his prestigious position in the U.S. House of
Representatives.
On this date, he was also made an honorary member of the 12th District of Omega Psi Phi (See below attached
photo taken during this event).

ZETA TAU CHAPTER
In Celebration of Omega Day in Monrovia

By Brother George D. Taylor
Monrovia, CA, August 15, 2010, Two Chapters, Zata Tau and Psi Xi joined to celebrate Omega Day at the Bethel AME
Church, 148 West Lime Ave., in Monrovia, CA. Brother Pastor James DeFoe, a member of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity,
invited the brothers to come and worship with the congregation. Also in attendance was the distinguished retired Pastor of
FAME of Pasadena, Reverend Johnnie Carlisle.
Bethel AME Church is no stranger to the City of Monrovia. It is providing a dynamic service to the community, and has
increased its membership from seven to fifty one. Its members are heavily involved in the community; and continue to con-
tribution to the San Gabriel Valley food bank, making it possible for several families to receive food donated by its mem-
bership.
The Church is socially conscious and community engaged; it participates in several outreach initiatives including a clothing
drive. In November 2010 old clothing donated will be converted to blankets, and distributed to the needy.
Pastor DeFoe called on the congregation to continue its work in the community with the youth as well as those who were
less able to sustain themselves in this economic time. “If we were to work together instead of working separately,” he said,
“think of how much more we could get done to the benefit of our community.” He related the activities of the Church to the
teachings of Paul; the elders must be wise and not leave things that need to be done to the unwise or those who do not fully
understand God’s word. “God’s Kingdom,” he said, “is one that works for everyone.” Referring again to the theme, Pastor
DeFoe reminded the congregation, “God left folk in Crete because they didn’t want to work together.”
The central doctrine of Bethel AME Church is that it is a Ministry of deliberate community service. “If we don’t become
engaged, we won’t know how to interpret the great issues of the day.”
Following the formal service, the Church sponsored a Catfish dinner for the congregation and visiting brothers of Omega
Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.
Standing: Edward J. Bibb, James Belk, Bruce Steward, William Thomas, George Taylor, Nathaniel Mitchell, Eugene
Quishenberry. Seated: Pastor James DeFoe and Pastor Johnnie Carlisle.

XI NU CHAPTER
A Son, A Mother and Omega

By Brother James Hill Jr.
XI NU Chapter, San Jose, Ca, October 21, 2010 --Mrs. Annie
Sharpe Knowles passed away on Monday, May 31, 2010 at Spring-
wood Care Center at the age of 99. She was a loving and caring
mother, grandmother, and great/great/great grandmother who will be
greatly missed. She was born in Washington, North Carolina on
March 26, 1911. Mrs. Knowles was born 236 days before our be-
loved fraternity, founded on November 17, 1911. She was the moth-
er of Xi Nu brother William W. Knowles, who was initiated into the
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Zeta Psi Chapter, September 17, 1960,
and has been a faithful member of Xi Nu Chapter in San Jose, Cali-
fornia over 40 years. Brother Knowles is known throughout our fra-
ternity at the local, district, national, and international levels. In cy-
berspace, he is appropriately known as “OmegaKnowles60.” Mrs.
Knowles and her son epitomize our third Cardinal Principle: Perse-
verance. In her passing, Brother Carl A. Blunt, 33rd 1 st Vice Grand
Basileus submitted a resolution, (next page, 27), that included the
declaration: ―Mrs. Knowles loved Omega Psi Phi, unselfishly helping brothers as the need arose. Brother
Knowles said his mother’s love made it possible for him to travel to numerous fraternal events and to initiate
countless brothers along the Atlantic seaboard.‖ Brother Knowles was looking forward to his mother helping
him celebrate being formally acknowledged among the 50 year service award recipients at the 76 th Grand Con-
clave. The Lord had different plans for the Knowles family. Brother Knowles, and his mother personified the
Cardinal Principle of Perseverance.
Brother Knowles’ perseverance put him in the company of other persevering members of Xi Nu Chapter who re-
ceived 50 and 40 year service awards, 50 years, brothers Thomas King, Jr. and Phillip Brooks. Also, 40 year re-
cipients, brothers James Green, James Hill, Jr., Charles Jones, and Sylvester Mack. One of the challenges facing
Omega Psi Phi is the retention of its members after they have formally “crossed the burning sands.” Ideally, the
roll call of service awardees should be much longer than the roll call that is somberly read aloud for those broth-
ers who have passed on into Omega Chapter. Mrs. Annie Knowles, with her rich history as the mother of an
Omega man was less than a year away from celebrating her 100 th birthday. Omega Psi Phi is just over a year
away from celebrating its 100 th birthday. As we prepare for this milestone, let’s recall the actions of the founders
on the night of November 17, 1911. According to “The History of the Omega Psi Phi, Fraternity,” after complet-
ing such tasks as coming up with the Cardinal Principles, a motto, and the three Greek letters we all cherish, the
Founders didn’t rest on their laurels. They prepared for the next meeting by beginning to study the student body
carefully. Each placed in a notebook the names of prospective candidates, men who were considered to be wor-
thy from the point of view of scholarship, ability to fraternize, courage and the other cardinal principles already
agreed upon. These men were to be approached as to their willingness to cooperate in this youthful venture. Al-
most 100 years later, we are attempting to reignite youthful ventures that were started on Howard’s campus, and,
to create in brothers the foundation that will help them to persevere like Mrs. Knowles and her son William.

XI NU CHAPTER
RESOLUTION FOR
ANNIE KNOWLES
Loving and caring mother
For he that is entered into his rest, he also hath ceased from his own works, as God did from
his. Hebrews 4:10 (KJV)
Whereas, Almighty God, the Supreme Basileus of the Universe has called Mrs. Annie Knowles from
a time temporal to life eternal;
And whereas, Mrs. Knowles was the mother of our Brother, William W. Knowles, who was initiated into
the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. through Zeta Psi in the summer of 1960 and has been a good and a faithful
40-year member of Xi Nu Chapter;
And whereas, Mrs. Knowles graduated from Elizabeth City State University in 1935. She taught school in Pamlico
County was an active member of the Metropolitan Baptist
Church and worked diligently on the Missionary Board, as well as in many other church ministries.
She was an avid traveler who visited Europe, Africa and the Holy Land;
And whereas, Mrs. Knowles loved Omega Psi Phi, unselfishly helping brothers as the need arose. Brother Knowles said
his mother's love made it possible for him to travel to numerous fraternal events and to initiate countless brothers along the At-
lantic seaboard;
And whereas, Mrs. Knowles lived to be 99 years-old, her life was replete with God's rich aired wonderful blessings;
Me it therefore resolved that on behalf of Brother Carl A. Blunt and the Brothers of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incor-
porated do commend the soul of our deceased friend, Annie Knowles, to Almighty God for eternal keeping and
we will pray for the bereaved
Submitted this the 5th day of June, 2010
Brother Carl A. Blunt, 33rd First Vice Grand Basileus

Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated

OMEGA PSI PHI FOUNDERS
Dr. Ernest E. Just (1883-1941)

Ernest E. Just was born in Charleston, South Carolina.
Graduated from the Industrial School of the State College, Orangeburg, South Carolina.
Kimball Union Academy, Meriden, New Hampshire
Bachelor of Arts Degree, Dartmouth College (Phi Beta Kappa)
Awarded the Spingarn Medal by the NAACP, 1915
Doctor of Philosophy Degree, University of Chicago, 1916
Became the 19th honoree in the U.S. Postal Service's Black Heritage Stamp Series on February 1, 1996.
Professor Frank Coleman (1890-1967)

Frank Coleman was born in Washington, D.C.
Graduated from the M Street High School, Washington, D.C.
Bachelor of Science Degree, Howard University, 1913
Master of Science Degree, University of Chicago
Advanced Training, University of Pennsylvania
Professor and head of the Physics Department, Howard University
U.S. Army Officer, World War I

OMEGA PSI PHI FOUNDERS
Dr. Oscar J. Cooper (1888-1972)

Oscar J. Cooper was born in Washington, D.C.
Graduated from the M Street High School, Washington, D.C.
Bachelor of Science Degree, Howard University, 1913 Doctor of Medicine Degree, Howard University, 1917
Practiced medicine in Philadelphia, PA for 50 years
Bishop Edgar A. Love (1891-1974)

Edgar A. Love was born in Harrisburg, Virginia
Graduated from the Academy of Morgan College
Bachelor of Arts Degree, Howard University, 1913
Bachelor of Divinity Degree, Howard University, 1916
Bachelor of Sacred Theology Degree, Boston University, 1918
Doctor of Divinity Degree (Honorary), Morgan College, 1935
U.S. Army Chaplain, World War I
Bishop, Methodist Church
Omega has a rich heritage to be protected, celebrated and enhanced

THE NEW IHQ ADMINISTRATION
NEWLY ELECTED OFFICERS

76TH GRAND CONCLAVE
RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA
39th Grand Basileus,

Brother, Dr. Andrew A. Ray (Theta Omicron), 2nd District
1st Vice Grand Basileus,

Brother Anthony Knox (Iota Iota), 6th District
2nd Vice Grand Basileus,

Brother Robert Littlejohn, (Omicron Delta Delta), 2nd District
Grand Keeper of Records and Seal,

Brother Lewis Anderson (Tau), 7th District
Grand Keeper of Finance,

Brother Horace Chase (Theta Iota), 5th District
Grand Counselor,
Brother Christopher Cooper (Mu Iota), 4th District
Undergraduate Representatives:
Brother Darrell Comer (Psi), Morehouse College
Brother Thaddius Patterson-Gordon (Xi Zeta), University of Memphis
Brother Tony Cobb (Gamma Sigma), Alabama State

MESSAGE FROM THE GRAND KRS
Founders: Dr. Ernest Everett Just, Professor Frank Coleman, Dr. Oscar James Cooper, Bishop Edgar Amos Love (Deceased)
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.

OFFICE OF
GRAND KEEPER OF RECORDS AND SEAL
Brother Lewis Anderson

P. O. Box 361512
Decatur, GA 30036-1512
(404) 734-1453 – (404) 207-0112
GrandKRS@oppf.org – LewisEpsilon@aol.com
To: The Supreme Council & Brotherhood of

Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.
From: Brother Lewis Anderson
Grand Keeper of Records and Seal
Date: August 16, 2010

RE: Housing Assessment / Building Fund Status
Based on the action of the voting Delegates of the 76 th Grand Conclave, (Raleigh, NC), regarding
The recommendation I submitted to the Recommendations Committee, the Housing Assessment/
Building Fund has been officially eliminated, effective, August 1, 2010. Moreover, effective
August 1, 2010, the only active "Member Assessment" is the International Headquarters one hundred dollars
($100.00) maintenance fee to undergraduate new initiates, and two hundred dollars ($200.00) for Graduate
Initiates.
According to the transcripts of the 68 th Grand Conclave (Cleveland, OH), the Housing
Assessment/Building Fund was originally implemented for a two (2) year period, paid by financial members of
the Fraternity (Undergraduate, Graduate and International Members, inclusive of Life Members, new initiates and
any member seeking to be reclaimed.
Subsequently, a series of two (2) year extensions (three in total) were approved by the voting delegates of the
69th, 70th and 71st Grand Conclave, respectively. Unfortunately, the Housing
Assessment/Building Fund was continued for nearly eight (8) years without the authorization of the Grand
Conclave; beginning November 1, 2002 thru July 31, 2010. During the same period all reclaimed Brothers and
new initiates were assessed a Housing/Building Fund fee in error, some members were obligated to pay a
Housing Assessment/Building Fund, "Late Fee" and some members were obligated to repay their original
Housing Assessment/Building Fund fee. All of the aforementioned circumstances adversely impacted
Reclamation efforts, and raised a level of frustration amongst the Brotherhood, and ultimately caused
International Headquarters staff to spend excessive employee hours researching each individual claim received
from the general membership of the Fraternity.
As the Fraternity moves forward under the guidance and tutelage of our newly elected Grand
Basileus, Brother, Dr. Andrew A. Ray, please be advised and assured, based on thorough research and the
adoption of By-Law Recommendation Number 22 (effective August 1, 2010), the Housing Assessment / Building
Fund is effectively and rightfully eliminated and all outstanding assessments related to the Housing Assessment/
Building Fund are hereby permanently waived.

ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL HEADQUARTER PROGRAMS
International Program Emphasis 2010

ACHIEVEMENT WEEK
Originally designed to promote the study of Negro life and history, Achievement Week is observed in
November of each year and is designed to seek out and give due recognition to those individuals at
the local and international levels who have made a noteworthy contribution toward improving the
quality of life for black Americans.
SCHOLARSHIP
The Scholarship Program is intended to promote academic excellence among the undergraduate
members.
SOCIAL ACTION PROGRAMS
All levels of the fraternity are expected to facilitate, participate and coordinate activities that will up-
lift their communities. An international committee will coordinate the multifaceted programs of the
various chapters.
TALENT HUNT PROGRAM
This program provides exposure, encouragement and financial assistance to talented young people
participating in the Performing Arts.
MEMORIAL SERVICE
March 12th of each year has been established as Memorial Day.
RECLAMATION AND RETENTION
A concerted effort at the international, district and local levels to retain active brothers and return in-
active brothers to full participatory status so that they may enjoy the full benefits of Omega. COL-
LEGE ENDOWMENT FUND
Each year the fraternity gives at least $50,000.00 to Historically Black College Institu-
tions (HBCU) in furtherance of Omega's commitment to provide philanthropic SUPPORT.
HEALTH INITIATIVES
All levels of the fraternity are expected to facilitate, participate, and/or coordinate activities that will uplift their
communities by promoting good health practices
VOTER REGISTRATION, EDUCATION AND MOBILIZATION
All levels of the fraternity are expected to facilitate, participate and/or coordinate activities that will uplift their
communities through the power of the vote.
NAACP
Every district and chapter of the fraternity is required to maintain a Life Membership at Large in the NAACP.
(Chapters are required to administer these programs annually.)

MSP-THE REAL THING BY EDDIE BICKHAM
MSP—START TO FINISH.
NOTE: All Forms available on 12th District Website and your chapter KRS
1. Obtain approval by the DR to start a line. Complete Forms 1 and 105. E-mail Forms 1 and 105 to the
DR.
2. Complete Forms 53, 37, and 103.
3. Complete Form 10
a. The candidates are required to sign the Form 10.
b. If the candidates are undergraduates, the school is required to sign the Form 10 also, sections B, C,
and D.
4. The candidates are required to complete the Application, Form 9A
5. Note: Below are critical items required.
a. Official copy of transcript.
b. Three (3) recommendations including one 1 from a financial brother.
c. Two (2) color passport photographs, digital camera or local drugstore.
i. Must be in dark jacket and tie, and white/light shirt
d. Physical records Form 89, completed by doctor/health care professional, with authorized signature.
Completed within less than 3 months
e. Provide three 3 money orders payable to, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.,
i. Graduates, $1090.00, $305.00, $100.00
ii. Undergraduates $885.00, $95.00, $50.00.
6. Required completion and signature of candidate on Form 3, page 2.
7. Submit completed package to Bro. Eddie Bickham via USPS with coversheet indicating contents as
follows. For mailing address E-mail Bro. Bickham at eddiebickham@yahoo.com, or call 1-760-717-7624
a. Form 9A – 1 copy
b. Form 105 – 1copy
c. Form 37 (also email to DKRS) - 1 copy
d. Form 53 – 1 copy
e. Form 103 – 1 copy
f. Form 3 – 1 copy
g. Form 10 – 1 copy
h. Form 1 – 1 copy
i. District Form 54 (also email to DKRS) – 2 copies
j. District Meeting Registration Form (also email to DKRS) - 1 copy
8. If package is complete,
a. Bro. Bickham will forward forms to DR
b. DR will send to IHQ
c. IHQ will reply to DR with date to proceed.
9. ALL FORMSMUST BE TYPED. No handwritten forms.

Photographs from the Launch & Christening

Photographs from the Launch & Christening

76th Grand Conclave Photos

76th Grand Conclave Photos

2011 District Meeting
66TH 12TH DISTRICT MEETING
SEATAC, WASHINGTON
MAY 12-15, 2011
SEA TAC MARRIOTT HOTEL
ROOM RATES $109.00/ AIRPORT SHUTTLE
REGISTRATION Sep. 1, 2010-April 30, 2011 $175.00

May 1, 2011-May 16, 2011, $250.00
Checks payable to The Pearl Foundation of Puget Sound, 12th
District Meeting
Mail to: Delta Pi Chapter, P.O. Box 44095, Tacoma, WA 99444-0095

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The Twelfth District’s Omega Spirit

Twelfth District “Omega Spirit Volume 3 Issue 1 November 2010

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CHARLES RICHARD DREW, presented by General Dynamics

(Charles Richard Drew, continued page 3.)

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BROTHER ROBERT L. WOODSON, PUBLIC RELATIONS DIRECTOR

FROM THE OFFICE OF THE 12TH DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE

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CHAPTER NAME LOCATION CHAPTER NAME LOCATION

Alpha Rho Berkeley, CA Alpha Theta Phoenix, AZ

Beta Mu Mu Clark County, NV Chi Alpha Alpha Spokane, WA

Chi Nu Fresno, CA Delta Alpha Alpha Tucson, AZ

Delta Iota Iota Tracy, CA Delta Pi Tacoma, WA

Epsilon Xi Sacramento, CA Eta Alpha Alpha Pomona, CA

Kappa Xi Las Vegas, NV Lambda Omicron Los Angles, CA

Mu Alpha Alpha Artesia, CA Mu Kappa Kappa Redwood City, CA

Omicron Nu Seaside, CA Phi Beta Beta Inglewood, CA

Phi Iota Phoenix, AZ Phi Lambda Fullerton, CA

Phi Omicron San Diego, CA Pi Rho Riverside, CA

Psi Xi Oxnard, CA Sigma Eta Riverside, CA

Sigma Iota Oakland, CA Sigma Iota Iota Lancaster, CA

Tau Alpha Alpha Bakersfield, CA Tau Tau Compton, CA

Theta Pi Vallejo, CA Xi Gamma Gamma Oceanside, CA

Xi Mu Goleta, CA Xi Nu San Jose, CA

Zeta Mu Dominguez Hills, CA Zeta Nu Portland, OR

Zeta Rho Los Angeles, CA Zeta Tau Pasadena, CA

Zeta Upsilon Seattle, WA

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Immediate Past DR Bro. Charles C. Peevy

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2010 - 2011 National Achievement Week Project

The Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.

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By Bro. Robert S. Hammond

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Welcome to the Fold

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St. Vincent de Paul is an internation-

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Green Scholarship Golf Tournament

Bro, Dr. George M Greene

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Brother James E. Clyburn – Omega Representative of America

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In Celebration of Omega Day in Monrovia

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A Son, A Mother and Omega

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