![]() ![]() Under his leadership, the fraternity’s first official hymn, “Omega Men Draw Nigh,” was written by Otto Bohannon. Holmes served as Omega’s sixth Grand Basileus. Hall, the fourth Grand Basileus, authorized the establishment of Gamma chapter in Boston.īrother Clarence F. Omega Psi Phi was incorporated under the laws of the District of Columbia on October 28, 1914. As a result, the fraternity operated without official sanction, until the university withdrew its opposition in 1914, the same year Beta chapter was chartered at Lincoln University. In 1912, Howard University officials did not initially recognize the fraternity as a national organization and Omega Psi Phi’s leadership refused to accept limited recognition. Cooper and Frank Coleman were elected the chapter’s first Basileus, Keeper of Records, and Keeper of Seals, respectively.īrother Cooper became the fraternity’s second Grand Basileus in 1912 and authorized the investigation of establishing a second chapter on the campus of Lincoln University located in Pennsylvania.īrother Love was elected as the third Grand Basileus in 1912 and served until 1915. Eleven undergraduate men were selected to become the charter members.Īlpha chapter was organized with fourteen charter members on December 15, 1911. Cooper and Frank Coleman were selected to be the Grand Keeper of the Records (National Secretary) and Grand Keeper of Seals (National Treasurer), respectively. Love became the first Grand Basileus (National President). Manhood, Scholarship, Perseverance and Uplift were adopted as Cardinal Principles. Joining them was their faculty adviser, Ernest Everett Just.įrom the initials of the Greek phrase meaning, “ friendship is essential to the soul“, the name Omega Psi Phi was derived. The founders were three undergraduates - Edgar Amos Love, Oscar James Cooper and Frank Coleman. On the evening of November 17, 1911, Omega Psi Phi was founded inside the Science Building (later renamed Thirkield Hall) at Howard University located in Washington, D.C. is the first international fraternal organization founded on the campus of a historically black college. Feel free to come support and fellowship with the Men of Lambda Phi.Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Please check our events page for information on upcoming events. I hope you will continue to stay in touch. To our friends and supporters, thank you for taking the time to visit our website to learn about our amazing chapter. Omega Scholarship Foundation.įor our Fraternity Brothers who are visiting or who are new to the area, we extend a warm welcome and hope that you will continue to revisit or contact us soon. With your support, through ticket sales, sponsorships, ads, and donations, you will help us reach our goals for the Bro. Our main chapter fundraiser is our Mardi Gras “Black is ExQuesite” which is an All-Black attire social event that has great music and live jazz. We, as men of Omega, must continue to shape the future by uplifting our community in the Middle Ga. As Basileus, I strive to motivate real men in real brotherhood and continue to raise the bar as our past leaders have done in our 96 years of existence. but equally honored to serve the Lambda Phi Chapter as its 45th Basileus. I am honored to be a member of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. It is also our aim to continue to be bridge builders by providing scholarships to our graduating high school seniors. Like our Founders, it is our goal to instill a solid foundation for young men through our mentoring program. With the focus of unity and brotherhood, we provide service in the Middle Georgia area with local businesses and projects for positive impacts in our community. We are a graduate chapter composed of educated men that have come together to do the work of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. ![]() As an extension of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc., we uphold the four cardinal principles of Manhood, Scholarship, Perseverance, and Uplift. The Lambda Phi Chapter was founded in 1926. On behalf of the brothers of the Lambda Phi Chapter of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., I want to welcome you to our virtual home. ![]()
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