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Theta Lambda Lambda Chapter Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Corporate Partnership Briefing It s Better To Build A Chi

OMEGA PSI PHI FRATERNITY,INC. HISTORY. Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. was founded November 17th, 1911 at Howard University.The Phrase Friendship Is Essential To The Soul" was selected as the fraternity's motto. Manhood, Scholarship, Perseverance and Uplift were adopted as Cardinal Principles.

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Theta Lambda Lambda Chapter Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Corporate Partnership Briefing It s Better To Build A Chi

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    2. OMEGA PSI PHI FRATERNITY,INC. HISTORY Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. was founded November 17th, 1911 at Howard University. The Phrase “Friendship Is Essential To The Soul” was selected as the fraternity’s motto. Manhood, Scholarship, Perseverance and Uplift were adopted as Cardinal Principles.

    3. OMEGA PSI PHI FRATERNITY, INC. MANDATED PROGRAMS SCHOLARSHIP – Encourage academic excellence; Provide monetary assistance to high school and undergraduate students SOCIAL ACTION PROGRAMS – Adopt a School, Adopt a Highway, Cancer Relay for Life (Charity Fund Raising), OPERATION PAPERBACK (Book Drives for Deployed Troops Overseas), Habitat for Humanity, Mighty Men of Valor, Reading Programs, Food Assistance (Thanksgiving & Christmas Donations) MENTORING – Young Black Males TALENT HUNT – Provide exposure, encouragement and financial assistance to talented young people participating in the performing arts HEALTH INITIATIVES – Conduct Blood Drives and Health Screenings NAACP Support – Donate $500.00 annually HISTORICALLY BLACK COLLEGE INSTITUTIONS – Donate $500.00 annually

    4. OMEGA PSI PHI FRATERNITY, INC. ORGANIZATION National Headquarters – Atlanta Ga. 13 Districts to include International Chapters Graduate and Undergraduate Chapters Over 550 Chapters – (50+ in GA)

    5. THETA LAMBDA LAMBDA CHAPTER OMEGA PSI PHI FRATERNITY, INC. HISTORY Chartered Jan 9th, 2002 – with 26 charter members to serve the needs of Citizens of Coweta and Fayette Counties Fall 2003 – Established Theta Lambda Lambda Foundation, Inc. 501(c) (3) – Monies are used exclusively for our Scholarship Program. 2005 – Conducted our first program to initiate new members 2005 – Appointed graduate chapter advisor for the University of West Georgia undergraduate chapter

    8. THETA LAMBDA LAMBDA FOUNDATION DIVERSE MEMBERSHIP CONSISTING OF LAWYERS, LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENTS, EDUCATORS, RETIRED MILITARY, ENTREPRENEURS, PHYSICIANS, BANKERS, AND OTHER PROFESSIONALS PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS ANNUALLY TO BLACK MALE STUDENTS IN BOTH COWETA AND FAYETTE COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEMS PROVIDED OVER 30 SCHOLARSHIPS TO DATE FOR A TOTAL OF OVER $48,000 501 (c) (3) FOUNDATION

    9. SOCIAL ACTIONS PROGRAM PROVIDE MONETARY, CULTURAL,AND EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT TO FAYETTE/COWETA COUNTY CITIZENS ADOPTED THOMAS CROSSROADS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Committed $1500 for school year 2010-2011 to purchase Accelerated Reader books for class rooms Conducted annual school supply drive and provided enough school supplies to fully support 40 students for school year 2009-2010 Presented slide presentation on African American pioneers, inventors, athletes, and public servants, to the entire Thomas Crossroads Elementary School student body for the school’s African American History program Volunteered and supervised the school’s Field Day activities Celebrated Martin Luther King’s birthday by reading to 3 Kindergarten classes

    10. SOCIAL ACTIONS - CONTINUED ADOPTED A HIGHWAY & CONDUCTED QUARTERLY HIGHWAY CLEAN UPS TO ENHANCE THE CLEANINESS OF THE COMMUNITY (Volunteered over 100 man-hours) ESTABLISHED CANCER RELAY FOR LIFE TEAM - RAISED $2045 (April 2010) FOR THE AMERICAN CANCER ASSOCIATION TO HELP FIGHT CANCER CONDUCTED BOOK DRIVE (OPERATION PAPERBACK) AND SHIPPED OVER 100 BOOKS TO DEPLOYED ARMED SERVICE MEMBERS (June 2010) PARTNERED WITH THE AMERICAN RED CROSS & SPONSORED CHARLES DREW BLOOD DRIVE (June 2010) COLLECTED 18 PINTS OF BLOOD

    11. SOCIAL ACTIONS - CONTINUED CO-SPONSOR THE FAYETTE COUNTY MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY PARADE CO-SPONSOR THE ANNUAL MEN OF VALOR CONFERENCE IN FAYETTE COUNTY – Provide young black males with tools to excel in high school and establish the framework to seek higher learning. TUTOR YOUNG MEN IN MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL (Newnan Boys and Girls Club) PROVIDE MONETARY AND MANPOWER SUPPORT TO A NEWNAN BOY SCOUT TROOP

    12. SOCIAL ACTIONS - CONTINUED Conduct Voter Registration Drives Registered over 500 new voters in 2008 Partnered with Coweta County Habitat For Humanity (completed a house January 2009) Co-Sponsor Black College Tours Help Families In Need During Thanksgiving and Christmas (Provided assistance to four families 2003 through 2009 and one in 2010)

    13. AWARDS/ RECOGNITION 2003 OMEGA PSI PHI FRATERNITY, INC. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AWARD – Presented to chapters that supported state economic development initiatives 2005 NAACP SUPPORT AWARD- LIFE MEMBER 2006 NAACP COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD – Presented to the organization that provided exceptional support to Citizens of Fayette County 2006 OMEGA PSI PHI GA STATE SCHOLARSHIP AWARD –Presented to the (small) chapter that donated the most money to scholarship in the state of GA. 2010 NAACP COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD – Presented to the organization that provided exceptional support to Citizens of Fayette County

    14. Theta Lambda Lambda Support of Wyndham Hotel Eight Scholarship Balls Average (18,000 per ball) $1 44,000 55 Chapter Meetings 6, 875. Georgia State Worship (Approx) 40,000 TOTAL $196,875

    16. Benefits Positive publicity Donations - tax deductible Youth Involvement Continued Business with TLL Foundation

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