CHI PHI SPEAKS. May 2016 Edition MAY CHAPTER MEETING S P I R I T U A L W A R F A R E G O L F T O U R N A M E N T. Chi Phi Speaks 1 Chiphiques.

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1 May 2016 Edition CHI PHI SPEAKS C O N T E N T S S P I R I T U A L W A R F A R E G O L F T O U R N A M E N T MAY CHAPTER MEETING S AT. MAY 7 TH, 2016 Chi Phi Speaks 1 Chiphiques.com

2 SPOTLIGHT ON HISTORY Historical dates in May By Jeffrey T. Smith, 29th Eighth District Representative Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated and Other Historical Dates in May: May 1, 1974: Founder, Brother Bishop Edgar Amos Love, entered Omega Chapter. **May 3, 2015: National Day of Prayer. May 5, 1922: The 4th issue of The Oracle was published. May 7, 1946: Brother, Honorable William H. Hastie, inaugurated as the 1st AfricanAmerican, Governor of the U.S. Virgin Islands. May 8, 1958: Brother Ernest Green, 1st African-American to graduate from Central High School in Little Rock, AR (Little Rock 9). **May 10, 2015: Mother s Day. May 10, 1930: The National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) founded at Howard University, 13th Grand Basileus, Matthew W. Bullock elected 1st President. May 11, 1956: The 11th District officially merges with the 8th District. May 11, 1996: Brother Richard H. Smith Day designated in Vicksburg, MS (Omega Chapter). **May 16, 2015: U.S. Armed Forces Day. **May 17, 1875: Oliver Lewis, African-American jockey, wins the 1st Kentucky Derby. **May 17, 1954: U.S. Supreme Court declares school segregation unconstitutional Chi Phi Speaks 2 (Continued on page 3) Chiphiques.com

3 (Brown vs. Board of Education). May 20, 1890: Founder, Brother Dr. Oscar James Cooper, born. May 22,, 1967: Brother Langston Hughes, world renowned poet, entered Omega Chapter. **May 25, 2015: Memorial Day Holiday. **May 27, 1942: Dorie Miller, a Navy mess man, is awarded the Navy Cross for his heroism at Pearl Harbor. May 29, 1913: Founder s Frank Coleman, Oscar J. Cooper, & Edgar A. Love graduate from the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, Howard University. **Historical date. Chi Phi Speaks 3 Chiphiques.com

4 NEWSLETTER SUBMISSION FROM THE NOMINATIONS COMMITTEE 2016 Nominations for Chapter Officers is being requested. This is a call for Chi Phi Brothers who wish to join the slate that will be proposed to the Body at the June meeting. The list of names will be submitted to the Keeper of Records and Seal to determine financial standing in the Chapter before inclusion onto the slate to be proposed to the Chapter. The Chi Phi Chapter Constitution states: Article III Section 1. Eligibility for office: To be eligible for office in the Chapter, a member shall be financial with the International Body, the Eighth District and Chi Phi Chapter at the time of election and for the year of service. Article IV UNFINANCIAL MEMBERS Section 1. Any Brother who fails to pay his dues according to the approved budget and payment schedule established by the Chapter, as determined by the Keeper of Record and Seal, shall be considered unfinancial. Section 2. Any Brother who fails to pay any other monies owed the Chapter by the second regular Chapter meeting following the occurrence leading to the indebtedness shall be considered unfinancial. Section 3. To be considered financial with Chi Phi a Brother must first be financial at the International and District levels. He must the pay 100 percent of the annual assessed Chapter dues (in addition to any reinstatement fees) no later than the regularly scheduled February meeting. Chi Phi Speaks 4 Chiphiques.com

5 Section 4. Unfinancial Brothers are prohibited from participating in any Chapter activities as prescribed by the International Constitution, and as directed by Chi Phi Chapter. The Nominations Committee is still soliciting candidates for election at the June 2016 Chapter meeting to serve terms from November 2016 Chapter Meeting to October 31, At the May Chapter Meeting, all Brothers wishing to seek office will be invited to the floor for up to five (5) minutes and asked two questions: What do you see as the most pressing need for Chi Phi Chapter from the office of at this time? How would you deliver that? When voting at the June Chapter Meeting is to begin, there will be a Division of the House. Brothers not on the proposed slate may still run for office from the floor if all Constitutional requirements are met. Chi Phi Speaks 5 Chiphiques.com

6 Omega Scholarship Golf Tournament (4-Person Scramble Format-Shotgun Start) Friday, July 8, :00am The Exclusive Black Bear Golf Course, Parker, CO The 19th Annual Holmes/Omega Scholarship Golf Tournament is our primary scholarship fund raising activity. Monetary scholarships are awarded to Denver Metropolitan area high school seniors matriculating to accredited colleges and universities for full-time study. Platinum Level Sponsorship, a Named Scholarship Award- $6000 Is reserved for those Corporations/Individuals who would like to support a Scholarship recipient for their entire 4 -year college experience. Along with the Gold Level Benefits, the Corporation/Individual will also have the award jointly named in their honor for the entire 4 years. Gold Level Sponsorship - $1500 Four (4) Complimentary Playing Spots Tournament Site & Hole Corporate Signage Advertisement in Digital Tournament Program and other printed media throughout the year Silver Level Sponsorship - $750 Two (2) Complimentary Playing Spots Tournament Site & Hole Corporate Signage Advertisement in Digital Tournament Program and other printed media throughout the year Bronze Level Sponsorship - $300 One (1) Complimentary Playing Spot Tournament Site & Hole Corporate Signage Advertisement in Digital Tournament Program and other printed media throughout the year Tee/Green Sponsor - $100 Tournament Site & Hole Corporate Signage Advertisement in Digital Tournament Program and other printed media Cash Contribution - $5, $10, $25, $50 etc. Recognition in Digital Tournament Program and other printed media as a donor to the scholarship corporation Chi Phi Speaks 6 Chiphiques.com

7 I am sure you will agree that financially assisting deserving students in earning a college degree is a cause worthy of support. Your tax-deductible financial support as a sponsor and/or by encouraging your employees to participate in this worthwhile event ($ per foursome/$ per individual) is greatly appreciated. This will cover the cost of green fees, golf carts, lunch, and the chance for each participant to win one of the many exciting door prizes to be given away at the awards ceremony. Registration begins March 30th at The Holmes/Omega Scholarship Golf Committee Holmes/Omega Scholarship Fund Corporation A 501(c) (3) Tax Exempt Non-Profit Corporation Tax ID # Chi Phi Speaks 7 Chiphiques.com

8 Author H.E.M. Snyder Submitted by Brother James Seay. Not On Sunday Night I love the church that Jesus bought, She is the dark world s light; I always go on Sunday morn, But not on Sunday night. I love to sing the Gospel songs And worship in the daylight; That s why I come on Sunday morn, But not on Sunday night. I live to hear the Gospel horn, It gives me such delight; It thrills me every Sunday Morn, But not on Sunday night. (Continued on page 9) Chi Phi Speaks 8 Chiphiques.com

9 I d go through the storm, and rain, or snow, Do anything that s right; To be at church on Sunday morn, But not on Sunday night. I hope the faithful few keep on Engaging in the fight; I ll do my part on Sunday morn, But not on Sunday night. Chi Phi Speaks 9 Chiphiques.com

10 ANNOUNCEMENTS May Birthdays Birthdays Omar Montgomery 5/24 Clinton McCree 5/27 Ronaldo Babb 5/29 Please submit all articles and pictures for the June Newsletter By Friday May 27th OLA Dates: May 14, 2016 Workshop: Annual Law Enforcement Panel POC: Bro. James Seay May 28, 2016 Workshop: Basics of Golf/ Golf Outing (Holmes/Omega) POC: Bro. Ronaldo Babb/Bro. Eric Hamilton/Bro. Montgomery J U N E C H A P T E R M E E T I N G S AT.JU N E 4 TH, P. M. AT T HE O WL C L U B Chi Phi Speaks 10 Chiphiques.com