Spreading Holiday Cheer

By PCW Nelson Moody

Omega Council #2 has slowly begun incorporating ideas to provide continuous support to communities the Council has been involved in. Thrice Illustrious Master Braxton C. Street wanted to incorporate a turkey basket giveaway during his tenure. This was well supported by the Council and the original idea was to provide one family a meal that goes further than just the Thanksgiving holiday. After brainstorming, TIM Street expanded that idea from one family to six families. The family sizes ranged from one adult and one child to two adults and four children. Each basket provided essential items outside of a typical Thanksgiving basket such as chips, chicken broth, and a bag of potatoes. Each basket consisted of a turkey, three additional sides, sweet potato pie, and dinner rolls. All baskets were delivered by members of Omega Council #2 individually. This provided a one-on-one interaction with a member and recipient of the basket. During each basket delivery, a member of Omega Council #2 gave a brief talk about the Council, its goals, and a holiday message.

Omega Council #2 provided a $1,000 holiday donation as part of its holiday community service. Grand Principal Conductor of the Works Kevin Roy, Principal Conductor of the Works Nelson Moody and Illustrious Companion Kenneth Williams were all present to present the donation. The recipient was a single mother who had been out of work since September. She had to move back in with family while she tried to navigate future employment options. She donated time to different charity organizations in Glen Burnie prior to losing her because she felt it was her civic duty. The night of the presentation, she was told she would be assisting with a charity event and was very surprised by the act of kindness by Omega Council #2. Since receiving the donation, the young lady has secured a new job and expressed how the generosity of Omega Council #2 has helped her in a time of need.■