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Theta Lambda Lambda Chapter Omega Psi Phi Fraternity CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP BRIEFING It s Better To Build A Child Tha

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

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Theta Lambda Lambda Chapter Omega Psi Phi Fraternity CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP BRIEFING It s Better To Build A Child Tha

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    2. OMEGA PSI PHI HISTORY Omega Psi Phi Fraternity 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. WHY WAS THE FRATERNITY FOUNDED? Provide a medium for men of like minds and ideas to foster the concept of Brotherhood on a Black College Campus Promote Education Establish the need for Civic Responsibility within the Negro Community

    4. OMEGA PSI PHI MANDATED PROGRAMS SCHOLARSHIP – Encourage academic excellence; Provide monetary assistance to high school and undergraduate students SOCIAL ACTION PROGRAMS Mentoring – Young Black Males Talent Hunt - This program provides exposure, encouragement and financial assistance to talented young people participating in the Performing Arts. Health Initiatives – Blood Drives – Health Screening NAACP Support - Historically Black College Support-

    5. FRATERNITY ORGANIZATION National Headquarters – Atlanta Ga. 13 Districts, to include international Chapters Graduate and Undergraduate Chapters Over 550 Chapters – (50+ in GA)

    6. THETA LAMBDA LAMBDA 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

    9. THETA LAMBDA LAMBDA FOUNDATION PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS ANNUALLY TO BLACK MALE STUDENTS IN BOTH COWETA AND FAYETTE COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEMS. FUNDED MAINLY THROUGH OUR ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT PROVIDED 30_SCHOLARSHIPS TO DATE FOR A TOTAL OF OVER $40,000. 501 (c) (3) FOUNDATION

    10. Mentoring Program

    11. SOCIAL ACTIONS PROGRAM PROVIDE MONETARY, CULTURAL, EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT TO FAYETTE/COWETA COUNTY CITIZENS ADOPTED THOMAS CROSSROADS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Committed $1500 for school year 2010-2011 to adopted school (Thomas Crossroads Elementary School) to purchase accelerated reader books for class room Conducted annual school supply drive and provided school supplies to fully support 6 students for school year 2009-2010 Presented 34 PowerPoint slide presentation on African American pioneers, inventors, athletes, and public servants to entire Thomas Crossroads Elementary School student body for school’s African American History program Volunteered and supervised school’s field day activities Celebrated Martin Luther Kings birthday and read to 3 Kindergarten classes

    12. SOCAIL ACTIONS (Cont) ADOPTED HIGHWAY & CONDUCTED QUARTERLY HIGHWAY CLEANUPS TO ENHANCE COMMUNITY; A/O June 2010, volunteered 51 man-hours ESTABLISHED CANCER RELAY FOR LIFE TEAM & DIRECTLY 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 OVERSEAS (June 2010) PARTNERED WITH THE AMERICAN RED CROSS & SPONSORED CHARLES DREW BLOOD DRIVE (June 2010); Chapter instrumental in Red Cross collecting 18 pints of blood

    13. SOCAIL ACTIONS (Cont) CO –SPONSOR THE FAYETTE COUNTY MARTIN LUTHER KING PARADE CO-SPONSOR THE ANNUAL MEN OF VALOR CONFERENCE IN FAYETTE COUNTY – provide young 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

    14. SOCAIL ACTIONS (Cont CONDUCTED VOTER REGISTRATION DRIVES– Registered over 500 new voters in 2008 PARTNERED WITH COWETA COUNTY HABITAT FOR HUMANITY (completed a house January 2009) CO - SPONSORED LOCAL BLACK COLLEGE TOURS THANKSGIVING AND CHRISTMAS SUPPORT (Provided assistance to four families in 2008 and four in 2009)

    15. AWARDS RECOGNITION 2003 OMEGA PSI PHI ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AWARD – Presented to chapters that supported state economic development initiatives 2005 NAACP SUPPORT AWARD- LIFE MEMBER 2006/2007 NAACP BEST MARCHING UNIT- Fayette County Martin Luther King Parade 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.

    17. Benefits Positive Publicity Tax write-off ( # available upon request) Community Involvement (investing in our youth)

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