Dr. David Marion - Next Level

From New Omega to Next Level

David E. Marion, Ph.D., who had previously served as First Vice Grand Basileus, was elected the 41st Grand Basileus at the 81st Grand Conclave in 2018 in New Orleans, LA. Under Marion’s leadership the fraternity tripled its asset base and increased its membership rolls to its largest in our history.

So let’s take a look back at further highlights of Dr. Marion’s time at the forefront of change and innovation in this international fraternity.

Omega became more involved and outspoken in the political arena on the national, state, and local levels ultimately leading to creation of the Omega Network for Action, a 501(c)(4) organization. It emerged from a global COVID-19 pandemic to become the first National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) fraternity and third “Divine Nine” organization to receive Special Consultative Status with the United Nation’s Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) for non-governmental organizations (NGOs).

Omega created its own insurance company, Pan Global Ltd. Just as we are the only “Divine Nine”organization with a credit union, we are also the only one with an insurance company. In keeping with Dr. Marion’s métier, the fraternity pushed the importance of mental wellness through our “Brother, You’re On My Mind” program particularly while navigating through a pandemic.

Omega collaborated with the Department of Defense (DoD) to establish a pilot program in the states of Mississippi, New Jersey, Louisiana, and Maryland targeting military families and communities to combat the prevalence of obesity amongst potential military recruits. We are the only “Divine Nine” organization to partner with DoD in this federally-funded endeavor.

Omega’s advocacy culminated in finally getting our brother Colonel Charles Young posthumously promoted to Brigadier General Charles Young by the Secretary of the Army. We saw it through!

Omega drilled over seventy drinking wells (boreholes) in Ghana. These boreholes will provide fresh, clean, and potable water to thousands of Ghanians for generations. Construction of the boreholes will improve sanitation and hygiene in numerous villages while the local chapter provides continued community support through Omega’s initiatives.

We are have expanded our footprint worldwide now having initiated over 200,000 men in 750 chapters in 18 countries on five continents since 1911. In addition to Ghana, you will find Omega Psi Phi chapters in Shanghai (China), Dubai (United Arab Emirates), Tijuana (Mexico), The Bahamas, The Dominican Republic, Germany, England, Panama, Canada, The Virgin Islands, Bermuda, Japan, and South Korea.

Thank you Brother Grand for your stewardship and vision.

Expanding Omega's global footprint: Chi Mu Nu - Shanghai, China, Delta Nu Nu - Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Beta Nu Nu - Tijuana, Mexico, and Nu Nu Nu - Dominican Republic”

“There’s a higher brotherhood that God calls us to honor -the brotherhood of mankind.” - Dr. David Marion

If we truly want to honor our ancestors, we owe it to ourselves and, more importantly, the next generation to pay forward the opportunities and blessings that were so graciously bestowed upon us.” - Dr. David Marion

“ Brothers, I thank you for the time you have given me to be your leader. I have used my time.” Dr. David Marion