The Omegan Conference Edition 2016

Voice of the Second District
Gamma Mu Nu Cuts for Kids and School Supplies Donations
The Omegan
Middletown, DE. December 2015. The Gamma Mu Nu Chapter has
been supporting disadvantaged youth in the Southern New Castle County
Community through various Youth Donation programs. Two of these programs
are described below:
On Sunday, December 13, 2015, the Brothers of Gamma Mu Nu Chapter
in conjunction with Trinity AME church conducted A Day of Giving,
donating more than $700 worth of books, games, toys, and clothes to the
Appoquinimink School District for their district wide gift giving program
for underprivileged students.
Capitol Heights, MD April 1, 2016 -- They were initiated into Omega
Psi Phi Fraternity before many members of Gamma Pi chapter were even
born. They were around to celebrate Omega Psi Phi’s 50th and 100th anniversaries.
They are the Omega men with more than 60 years of service.
Gamma Pi chapter, with a membership diverse in age and Omega experience,
can now proudly say that it has three members in the 60-
year club. Three members reached 60 years of service in 2015.
Brothers Luther Burse, George Edwards and Harold Suggs all
joined the 60-year club of the Fraternity in the past year and all have
hit their 80th birthdays. They continue to be active in the Fraternity,
and active in life. When they speak, Brothers listen because
no one else has the perspective they have about Omega and life.
All of the 60-year members crossed The Burning Sands in 1955.
They are all enjoying retirement with their families. Brother Burse,
a Ph.D., entered the Fraternity at Kentucky State University at
Psi Psi chapter. He spent many years in higher education, including
serving as President of Fort Valley State College in Georgia and
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Bro. Salahudin Bin-Yusif and Atmosphere Barber
Gamma Pi 60 Year Brothers
On Sunday, August 23rd, 2015, the Brothers of Gamma Mu Nu Chapter
conducted a Free Cuts for Kids, Book Bag and School Supply Donation
Social Action event in Middletown, DE. Over 20 youth received haircuts
from the Atmosphere Barbershop. Additionally students received free
book bags, other school supplies, and discount coupons to the Elite Feet
sneaker and shoe store. There were 10 book bags that were not given
away during the “Cuts for Kids” program. These bags along with the supplies
contained were donated to the Trinity AME Church in Middletown,
DE on Monday, August 24th, 2015.
Cheney University in Pennsylvania. Today he remains a stalwart advisor
and past Chairman of Gamma Pi’s Mardi Gras committee.
Brother Edwards is also a Ph.D., and entered the Fraternity at
Mu Psi chapter at N.C. A&T State University. For many years he
taught music at the college level, retiring as a professor of Music
at the University of the District of Columbia. For many years,
he led Gamma Pi’s Talent Hunt program and today continues to
lead the chapter in signing the Fraternity Hymn, “Omega Dear.”
Brother Suggs was initiated at Tau Psi chapter at N.C. Central University.
He worked for many years in the metro area as the owner of a transportation
private business enterprise. Today he serves as the “conscience” of the chapter,
challenging the chapter to think businesslike. Brother Suggs is known
for taking a stand on business operating principles, and he always is listening
to make sure Brothers are not getting slighted in a deal or agreement.
Gamma Pi treasures its three wise men and looks for many more years of
their wisdom to come!
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