The Talented Tenth District
Que-mmunicator Fall 2005
Nu Omega Reclaims Twelve Brothers On Saturday, September 17, 2005 at the Nu Omega chapter Fraternity house (235 E. Ferry St.), Nu Omega Chapter had its annual Reclamation. This year was a break from the stuffy suits, formal program, and sit down lunch of passed years. Reclamation chairman Bro. David Craig thought it better if Reclamation was made to be a little more casual and inviting to Brothers who have been inactive, so he decided to make this year’s event a cookout at the House. This turned out to be an excellent idea because the house was flooded with Brothers financial and un-financial, active and inactive. Approximately 12 Brothers decided that it was their time to return to the fold and become financial once again. Another 10 discussed making payment arrangements so that they could once again become active members in the chapter. Bro. Craig should be congratulated for his continuous efforts and passion for bringing Brothers back to the Fraternity.
Rho Gamma Gamma Supports UNCF Walk Rho Gamma Gamma Chapter (Chicago), Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., participates every year with the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) “Walk-Run-Bike Skate-a-thon”. The chapter encourages brothers to register for the events as well as volunteers to help with the participants (passing out Gatorade & Granola Bars). The other Chicago chapters participate as well. This year Iota Chapter got the tent where all Ques were welcome to fellowship or assist others. Brother Art Norman (NBC5 Chicago New Anchor) was outstanding as usual with his words of encouragement and enthusiasm. The Chicago Ques raised around $300.
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Nu Alpha Alpha initiates eleven new members.
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Upsilon Kappa Kappa initiates four new members.
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Rho Gamma Gamma initiates twelve new members.
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Iota initiates seven new members.
Neophytes MAN UP!!!
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Rho Gamma Gamma
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Nu Omega Finds Success
Mu Xi Strikes
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Coming in Ω 005
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Summer in Pictures
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Neophytes for
â„Ś 005-Welcome to the Folds
Nu Alpha Alpha Chapter Bloomington, INThe Noble Men of Nu Alpha Alpha Chapter initiated eleven men into our beloved Fraternity on April 30, 2005. The Eleven Combinations of Thunder & Lightening are: Eric Saunders, Dennis Perkins, Lloyd Sally, Alphonso Harrell, III, James Townsend, Jr., Danny Hoskins, Dominic Day, Sr., Anthony Bond, Russell Hollis, Gerald Mitchell, Jr. & Adrian Land.
Iota Chapter Inducts 7 New Members Congratulations to the Neos of Iota Chapter (6/17/05 - 11:59 pm). "J.D. LOCAL 7" Bro. Brian Wilson Bro. Leonard Langston, Jr. Bro. Greg Jackson Bro. Darryl Bogard Bro. Joe Lewis Bro. Jamaris Ealy Bro. Stanley Stearns
Upsilon Kappa Kappa Chapter-Lafayette, IN
Rho Gamma Gamma Chapter
UKK have found themselves a few good men!
Initiates 12 New Members
The Fourth Immersion
Rho Gamma Gamma Chapter (Chicago) has been focused on reclaiming inactive brothers for over five years. The last group of initiates was in 2000. The chapter finally decided it was time to bring in new members. There were 12 candidates initiated into the folds of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. in August 2005. Below is the list of new members:
Enter the folds of Omega April 30, 2005, 12:51am. Maurice Johnson, Brandon Dickerson, Jason Graham, and Eric Crump were received by nearly 600 well wishers during Queruption 2005. It was owt!
Louis Adams, Robert Anderson, Latee Bauswell, Mark Bradley, Bernard Cale, Darius Dooley Keith Evans, Tyron Jackson, Michael Johnson, Corey Mays, Leonard Parker & Julian Wooding It is with great pleasure that I bring you these brother’s names. They have already begun working hard for Omega with the Chapter Social Action Committee and selling tickets to the chapter events. This is a very diverse group as well with a Notre Dame Football Star, a few Chicago Police Officers, Investment Banker, Computer Database Engineer, and a few Chicago Public School Teachers. It is imperative that we encourage our new members.
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MAN UP!!! This article will be dedicated the Brothers are gettin’ it done at home, at church, in our schools or even at their place of business. The Que-mmunicator wants to recognize every Brother that reps the Frat by livinn’ the creed and keepin’ the pillars strong and tall!!! Please excuse the in-formalness, but this was meant to be that way. The first MAN UP !!! goes to Brothers: •
Melvin Slater, Iota-New born son. Must have got his looks from his mama.
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David Moore, Mu Xi-New born boy. Ditto.
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Kenya Jackson, Epsilon Rho-New born son. Double ditto.
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Chris Selders, DDS-Mu Xi-New born girl. Definitely looks like mom.
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Randy Smith, Mu Xi-New born girl. Ditto.
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Brian McCoy, Mu Xi-New born girl. Double ditto.
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Ivy Harris & Calvin Moultrie, Epsilon Rho-Both closed on new homes.
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Willie Dean, Epsilon Rho-New Chief Operating Officer for the YMCA of greater Cleveland.
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Corey Mays, Rho Gamma Gamma-Star linebacker at The University of Norte Dame. Brothers E-mail your MAN UP!!! recognitions with the who, what, and why to:
Bro. Tim Tyler, DDPR queoil3@msn.com or undercoverque@yahoo.com
Tau Kappa Kappa/ Nu Omega Brings the Cruise Back to Detroit in Grand Fashion The Brothers of Tau Kappa Kappa Chapter Southfield, MI, and Nu Omega Detroit, MI worked together to pull off the largest cruise in Fraternity history. There were over 1,500 people in attendance and a great time was had by all. With four different levels of entertainment, free h’orsdevoures all night, and the Ques on board this event was the hit of the summer in Detroit. This event was a success due to the hard work of several brothers in both Chapters. Planning and executing this type of event requires commitment, and team work, and the committee members from both chapters did an excellent job. Both chapters felt really good to have the Cruise with the Ques back on such a large scale. One boat ride patron describes this boat ride as “just like the ones from the 80’s and early 90’s but better.” This was the general feeling from everyone on the boat and we plan to keep that trend going with all of our future events.
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Que-mmunicator Rho Gamma Gamma Chapter to Assist the Hurricane Katrina Victims Rho Gamma Gamma Chapter (Chicago) was host of a Dance, Friday, August 31, 2005. Now, this dance was part of the Chicago Football Classic Weekend. Prior to the Grand Basileus’ directives, Brother Marvin McNeil (Rho Gamma Gamma Chapter) put together a plan to donate a portion of the proceeds to the victims of Hurricane Katrina. Brother McNeil stopped the music while explaining that the men of Omega Psi Phi need to step up and help “OUR” people. “We shouldn’t have to wait on anybody”, he exclaimed. He also wanted to get 4 coach buses, fill them with food, clothing, &
water, send the items down to New Orleans, and bring back 4 bus loads of New Orleans Hurricane victims. The dance started off a weekend of fun, and it got quite a few people, brothers included, thinking about the situation of the people in the South. Tenth District 1st Vice District Representative Glen Mathews, also spoke and planned to get all the state’s representatives to contact all of the chapters to get an effort rolling to assist the people in need. This was a great day.
Saturday, September 1, 2005 Brother Jesse Jackson, Sr. was host of a rally during his Saturday morning broadcast. Many may not have known that the Chicago Football Classic will be played this day and the rally was to bring together the Chicagoans and the out-oftowners for a support effort. In the audience were both opposing bands: University of Arkansas – Pine Bluff (UAPB) Golden Lions and Mississippi Valley State University (MVSU), who gave the audience a sample of their melodic sounds.
Nu Omega’s 1st Annual Health Fair
“Step Up to Good Health”
On July 15, 2005, Nu Omega Chapter, in conjunction with St. John Community Health Riverview hospital, held its 1st Annual "Step Up to Good Health" health fair. The fair was held at St. Paul AME Church in Detroit, (Pastor Bro. Andre Spivey, Nu Omega '03) from 10am to 3pm. the community came out in force to take part in all of the free services that were provided by the many volunteers who so graciously gave of their time. Services provided were as follows: Adult well being services (personal safety, diabetes, cancer prevention, foot care, osteoporosis, etc...), Sex, education, Cholesterol screenings, Immunizations, as well as many other helpful services. Universal Home Health Care, Inc. was on hand to provide information about nursing care, occupational therapy, social work services, and home health aides. A registered nurse was also available to provide additional information as needed. Dr. Calderone of Sore podiatry Associates, P.C., gave free foot exams to the elderly and offered to do anyStory future presentations and/or screenings for the Fraternity "pro bono". Many Inside Headline health conscious refreshments were offered to participants such as water, oranges, bananas, and plums. In all, the 2005 Nu Omega Health Fair was a successful event that the chapter looks forward to holding for years to come.
Vice Basileus Steve McReynolds participating in cholesterol screening.
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Mu Xi Second Annual Health Fair Chicago, IL– The Brothers from Mu Xi Chapter held its Second Annual Health Fair on September 18th 2005. This year’s theme was “Test Don’t Guess”. The health fair focused on the early detection of stroke, diabetes, heart disease, hypertension, breast and prostrate cancer. The location for this extraordinary community service event was the Sinai Community Institute on the Westside of Chicago. The Westside of Chicago is a community overwhelmingly economically underserved populated mostly by
Latinos and African-Americans. In this community, diabetes, heart disease and stroke are the leading causes of death. During the health fair Mu Xi received support from local area businesses like; Dominick's Finer Foods, Walgreens and the Sinai Community Institute. However, the health fair would not have been a success without the participation of our venders, exhibitors and speakers who donated their time and resources.
2nd ANNUAL HEALTH FAIR Sinai Community Institute Sickle Cell Disease Association of Illinois Department of Public Health * Gilda's Club of Chicago Hartgrove Hospital * Project Brotherhood Melaleuca Wellness Company *Malcolm X Community College Nursing Program *Lawndale Christian Center * Birdie Secret Comfort* Chicago Partnership for Health Promotion Dorothy Brown, Cook County Clerk of the Circuit Court Mt. Sinai Hospital * Mt Sinai Reach 2010 Program WOW Diabetes Program * National Marrow Donor Program *Fitness Program * Crestwood Chiropractic & Rehab American Cancer Society * US Too Prostate Program Bethany Hospital * Bronzeville Anti-Hunger Program Blue Light Entertainment Walgreens * Dominick’s Finer Food Feature Speakers: Kenneth Ekechukwu, MD, MPH Stroke & Peripheral Artery Disease, Mount Sinai Medical Center, Department of Radiology Joe Harrington, MD Prostate
Pictures from the Mu Xi Family Annual Cook-Out August 28, 2005
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Coming in
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Brothers: Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Nu Pi Chapter, Joliet, IL, will celebrate its 31st year of service at its annual Founder’s Day Banquet and Scholarship Gala on November 19, 2005 at the Empress Casino Ballroom in Joliet, Illinois, 2300 Empress Drive. This year, our chapter will be honoring our 31st Grand Basileus, Burnel Coulon, with our first “Lifetime Achievement Award” and Pi Eta Chapter Founder @ Lewis University, Carlton Russell. In addition, we will award four deserving college bound or enrolled students with $500.00 each to support their academic aspirations. Your attendance and/or support of this event will assist us greatly in continuing to support those students who strive to be all they can be and honoring these exceptional Omega men. Our reception and dinner, featuring live entertainment, shall commence at 6:00pm and 7:30pm, respectively. Tickets may be purchased @ $50.00 each. We are also certainly aware that many of our brothers have their own banquets planned and in consideration of this possibility, we invite you to place an ad saluting Bro. Coulon For further information, please contact Bro. Ellis @ (773) 2590769. Fraternally yours, Donald J. Dew, Basileus
The Brothers of Epsilon Rho & Xi Chapters Presents
The Masquerade Charity Ball & Silent Auction Saturday, October 29, 2005 9p-2a At the
Rho Gamma Gamma Chapter-Chicago, IL Founder’s Day Banquet, Saturday, November 19, 2005 Hyatt Regency - Chicago (Regency Ballroom C-D) West Tower - Gold Level Tickets $60/person 151 E. Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60601 7pm - Until Silent Auction & Cocktails - 7:00pm Dinner - 8:00pm Music & Dancing - After Dinner
Zuhrah Shrine Center 2540 Park Ave., MPLS, MN 55404 Donation: $25 For information contact: Bro. Browne (612) 382-8659
For convenient online ticket purchases visit: http://rhogammagamma.org/founders05.htm FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL: 773-617-8261 or 312-491-7744 or Email: rgginfo@rhogammagamma.org
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DATE
TIME
EVENT
PLACE
COST
Sunday, November 13, 2005
10:45a
Morning Worship Service
Du Page A.M.E. Church
Your Time
4300 Yackley Ave., Lisle, IL 60532 Sunday, November 13, 2005
5p
Achievement Week Banquet Guest Speaker 35th Grand Basileus Dorsey C. Miller
Diplomat West Banquet Hall
$50.00
681 West North Ave, Elmhurst, IL (North Ave & Rte 83)
Monday, November 14, 2005
Tuesday, November 15, 2005 Wednesday, November 16, 2005 Thursday, November 17, 2005
7p
Monday Night Football
Cash Bar
17W517 E. Roosevelt, Lombard, IL
Eat on Your Own To be a Friend.
All Day
Reclaim a Brother Day
TBD
AOIP
TBD
Your Time
8p-12a
94th Anniversary of OMEGA PSI PHI
Hillside Holiday Inn
Cash Bar
4400 Frontage Rd, I-290 & Mannheim Rd
Free Admission
TDB
$10.00
TDB
TDB
Evening of Live Jazz and After party with Mu Xi
Friday, November 18, 2005
Champs Sports Bar
9:00pm
Celebration Party Kick it with the Ques
Saturday, November 19, 2005
9:00pm
TDB
For details or questions please contact Bro. Ron Bryant (708) 829829-1204
The Tenth District of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated Bro. Kurmmell W. Knox, Esq., District Representative The Que-municator is a quarterly publication from the office of the Tenth District Director of Public Relations. Publication will be in the; Fall, Winter Spring & Summer. Submissions are encouraged to be made via email to: queoil3@msn.com or undercoverque@yahoo.com. The District Director of Public Relations is Bro. Timothy W. Tyler. Please contact him with any questions: cell (630) 710-9729 or home (630) 910-1911.