Omegan 2016 Winter Edition

The Omegan
Voice of the Second District
Nu Omicron Celebrates 45th Annual Que-Festival “Purple Tie” Ball
Keynote Speaker Councilman Bro. Robert Cornegy with
Bro. Dr. James Bethea
QueFestival registration bags donated by Saks Fifth Avenue
Queens, NY. May 16, 2015. The Nu Omicron Chapter of Queens NY
hosted its 45th Semi Annual Que-Festival (Quefest) Dinner Dance at the
LaGuardia Airport Marriott in Queens.
The proceeds from the event benefit the chapter scholarship and philanthropy
efforts. It was attended by almost 200 brothers, their spouses,
friends and dignitaries.
The event was hosted by comedian and Omega Man Mike Britt (Xi Phi,
Harlem Spr. 90). Mike B as he is also known. He has performed all over
the world as well has headline with the Bad Boys of Comedy. He can
currently be seen in episodes of Netflix’s “The Unbreakable Kimmie
Schmidt”.
They keynote speaker of the event was Councilman, Bro. Robert Cornegy
of Brooklyn (Alpha Upsilon/Brooklyn Spr.’07). He addressed several key
issues facing the black community today. Cornegy, a NY native, played
for St. Johns University’s basketball team in the 80s.
The Renegade Band out of Queens performed throughout the dinner, and
DJs Oskeeno and NP3 (Bros. Orville Martin, Omicron Iota, Fall ‘11 and
Bro. Nate Patillo, Zeta Psi Spr. ’02 respectively).
The chairman, Bro. Rob Stevens’ (Gamma Epsilon, Spr. ’90) goal was to
capture the essence of NYC by adding the city flare with comedy, Live
Jazz and R&B, Live DJ’s to round out the night. All while bringing brothers
together from all chapters in the area. In addition, Nu Omicron acknowledged
brothers celebrating their 20, 25, 30, 40 and 50 year anniversaries
with certificates from the chapter. Brothers from over 10 chapters
(and sisters of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.) nationwide were present
to celebrate their Silver Anniversaries. Nu Omicron chapter also gave a
special recognition to Corridor V Rep. Bro. Kevin Woodhouse (Nu Psi,
Virginia St.) who celebrated 40 years in the fraternity. Then the brothers
presented Bro. Ron McCain (Gamma Epsilon, Spr. ’65) who celebrated
his 50th Anniversary in Omega with a special award. Bro McCain He is
currently in Kappa Omicron Chapter in Harlem/Bronx.
Several vendors were at the event including Traci Lynn Jewelers rep.
Dana Thornbourne, and Donors such as Saks Fifth Ave. donated some
wonderful gift bags. “Hopefully next year we can build on this event my
making it a series of events like the “Quefest” used to be during its inception
and early years.” Says Bro. Stevens
Nu Omicron Presents BLAQ Saturday
Guest partying at the BLAQ Saturday event
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New York, NY. November 29 2014. The Brothers of Nu Omicron Chapter
of NY hosted its second “BLAQ SATURDAY: a New ThanksQiving
Tradition” Day- Party. It was held at Redemption NYC (Sportsbar), in
midtown Manhattan from 6-10PM
The event was attended by various chapters of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity,
Inc. in the metro NYC area and as well as surrounding areas. In addition,
it was attended by various other organizations, family and friends.
Proceeds from the event went toward Nu Omicron’s work in the Queens
community and it’s Early Childhood Education Center. This includes
helping providing scholarships for high school seniors, funding future
events, community service projects, and other philanthropic efforts.
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