Xi Omicron Chapter
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.
P. O. Box 5193
Huntsville, Alabama 35814
August 11, 2011
Re: Xi Omicron Chapter’s Centennial Achievement Week/Founders’ Gala
Dear Patrons:
The Xi Omicron Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. announces its Centennial Achievement Week/Founders’ Gala,
Friday, November 18, 2011. The Gala will be held at the Von Braun Center, North Hall, Huntsville, Alabama, beginning at
7:00 p. m. The featured speaker will be the Honorable Charles F. Bolden, Jr., Administrator for the National Aeronautics and
Space Administration (NASA).
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. was founded November 17, 1911, on the campus of Howard University, by three
undergraduate students and their advisor. For 100 years, Omega has provided service to the world. Omega has served
mankind in every phase of society and has left its legacy on every level of endeavors. We here in Huntsville, Alabama are no
exception. We have strived to live up to our Cardinal Principles; Manhood, Scholarship, Perseverance and Uplift, as set forth
by our Founders; Bishop Edgar A. Love, Dr. Oscar J. Cooper, Professor Frank Coleman and Dr. Ernest E. Just. Omega Men
in the Huntsville community through the years have led the way in social and economic change for the betterment of mankind.
In conjunction with the Fraternity’s celebration, the Xi Omicron Chapter, founded May 30, 1948, along with other Omega
Men in our community will honor our Founders, Veterans and the achievements made by fraternal and community persons.
The Chapter provides annually scholarships to deserving graduating High School Seniors in our community, along with
maintain a Mentoring program at a West Lawn Middle School, here in Huntsville. We also hold an annual Talent Hunt
Competition for High School Students, a National Essay Contest, along with co-sponsoring a city-wide Christmas Day for the
Homeless. Proceeds from this event will go to help support these programs. The chapter also provides financial support to the
Harris Home for Children, North Alabama Sickle Cell Foundation, AAMU, American Cancer Society and other agencies in
our community.
We invite you to be a part of this Black Tie Centennial Gala. Information on Sponsorships, Tables, Advertisement, and
Individual ticket prices are attached. Please join Omega for this historic event. For more information, call 256.852.4417 or
256.656.2741.
Sincerely,
Joe Winston, Basileus