The Omegan Conference Edition 2016

Voice of the Second District
The Omegan
When We Wear the Gloves
Manhood............laid low
Bro. John Donnie Walker - Omega Chapter
Montgomery County, MD. Born
December 10, 1930 Brother John
Donnie Walker transitioned to
Omega Chapter on March 21,
2016. Bro. Walker grew up in
Darby, PA where he attended
the public schools and graduated
from Darby High School in
1948. Shortly after graduation he
enlisted in the United States Air
Force and actively served from
September 1948 to August 1952.
Bro. Walker attended technical
school, where he pursued his love
of graphic arts, during his enlistment
in the Air Force. After his
discharge, Bro. Walker enrolled
at Howard University and earned
a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1956
with a major in Art. Bro. Walker
was an avid sportsman and star
football player for the HU Bison,
where he served as co-captain. On
December 8, 1953, Bro. Walker
was initiated into the Omega Psi
Phi Fraternity through Alpha
Chapter. Bro. Walker was em-
-ployed by the Federal Government for over 40 years. He began
work at the Veterans Administration (VA) in 1958 as a
graphic artist and retired in 1991 serving as the Chief of the
Graphic Arts and Exhibits Division. One of his most cherished
duties at the VA was serving as the Art Director for the
agency’s annual Black History observances. Many African
American celebrities participated in these programs. Bro.
Walker took great pride in designing and creating exhibits,
signs, posters and programs for all the Black History events.
During his tenure, he received numerous outstanding performance
awards an acquired the nickname “Mr. Graphics.”
Bro. Walker was a devoted family man who loved visiting
and spending time with family. He also enjoyed traveling,
playing tennis and bowling. Bro. Walker joined Mount Calvary
Baptist Church in 1988 and was a devoted and faithful
member, receiving from the Men’s Fellowship a Faithful
Servant Award in appreciation for over 20 years as Mount
Calvary’s Official Banner Designer and as a member of the
Publicity Committee. Bro. Walker was a member of the Mu
Nu Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity based in Montgomery
County, MD where he served as a tutor for the Chapter’s
Saturday School Program for over 20 years. In 2013 he
was awarded his 60 year pin and certificate which exemplified
his commitment, devotion and service to the Fraternity.
When we say our last goodbye...He walks on Streets of Pearls
The Omega Brand
25-Word (Elevator) Positioning Statement:
OPPF is a historically Black fraternal organization that provides and promotes programs of social-, cultural- and economic uplift to
the communities we serve. For over a century, we have recruited, trained and deployed men of color for leadership roles in service
to humanity.
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Our social action programs touch the lives of hundreds of thousands of families and individuals each year. Whether our efforts result
in entertaining an audience, educating a group of young people; or simply helping those in need, we have developed a reputation for
delivering programs and projects that make a difference in the lives of those we serve.
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A partial list of social action initiatives includes: scholarships for deserving students, mentoring programs for disadvantaged youth,
leadership development and training in partnership with GE, health and wellness prevention through partnerships with State Farm
and American Cancer Society.
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