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Greetings & Introduction of Program……..…………….………………………..Master of Ceremonies
Invocation…………………………………………………………..………….Bro. Nelson Greene, Jr.
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~ DINNER ~
Introduction of Speaker…………………………………….…………………….Bro. Michael Dantley
Speaker………………………………………………………………………………Brenda Stith Finch
Vice President, Global Enterprise Project Management Verizon Business
…………………………………………..Presentation of Awards……………………….………………
Superior Service……..Bro. Melvin W. Skinner II
Founders…….Brother John T. Heath
Colonel Charles Young Military Leadership……..Bro. Keith M. Owens
Co-Omega Men-of-the-Year
Bro. Andrew Gibson III Bro. Reginald Parker
Citizen-of-the-Year……..Preston M. Royster
Omega Hymn, “Omega Dear”………………………………………………………....Omega Brothers
Dancing…………………………………………….…….………….Music by “Change of Pace” Band

As the 100,000+ member Omega Psi Phi Fraternity responds to human needs with its extensive outreach efforts, Omega men remain on the fast track. Our organization has been instrumental in generous giving to the United Negro College fund, Operation PUSH, the Urban League and the
NAACP (the latter three organizations have been led by Omega men).
Omega Psi Phi was founded in the fall of 1911 by three Howard University students, Dr. Oscar J.
Cooper, Bishop Edgar A. Love, Professor frank Coleman, and a young professor, Dr. Ernest E. Just.
The founding brothers created ideals, principles and goals that will exist now and forever in the lives of thousands of men who have sought the life of Omega. For example, Dr. Carter G.
Woodson, who is responsible for initiating Black History Week, now a month of activities.
Today, guided by the four Cardinal Principles of the Fraternity – Manhood, Scholarship,
Perseverance, and Uplift – Omega’s graduate, undergraduate and international chapters of collegetrained men work together through their activities, programs and projects to achieve the fraternity’s goals and initiatives. These activities include scholarship opportunities such as the National Essay
Writing Contest for High School Seniors, Omega Endowed Chair at Rust College, the Charles R.
Drew and George E. Meares Memorial Scholarship Funds and research grants. Other programs include the Social Action Agenda, The National Talent Hunt Competition and the Assault on
Illiteracy Campaign.
The first National Achievement Week Program was established in 1982 to recognize the fraternity’s most prestigious award recipients: Citizen-of-the-Year, Omega Man-of-the-Year, and the Scholarsof-the-Year. The purpose of the Achievement Week is to highlight the accomplishments of
Brothers and the Community, provide additional opportunities for scholarship initiatives, and encourage the commitment to improve the quality of life for all mankind.
International headquarters is located at 3951 Snapfinger Parkway, Decatur, GA 30035, (404) 284-
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by Brothers Mercer Cook and Dr. Charles Drew
Omega Dear, we are thy own
Thou art our Life, our Love, our Home,
We'll sing thy praises far and nigh
We love Omega Psi Phi.
To all thy precepts make us true;
Live nobly as all real men do;
Let manhood be our eternal shrine;
With faith in God and Heart and Mind.
Through days of joy or years of pain;
To serve thee e'er will be our aim;
And when we say our last goodbye;
We'll love Omega Psi Phi.

The Psi Nu Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. was organized in Alexandria, VA in the spring of 1972. The 31 charter members of this body of Omega, representing various occupations, religious beliefs and personal views, came together to continue the legacy of the founding fathers who organized the first Chapter at Howard University in Washington, DC on November 17, 1911. That common legacy consists of many characteristics to include enduring friendships, loyalty, involvement and pride in achievements. However, it is the fraternity's cardinal principles of Manhood,
Scholarship, Perseverance and Uplift that forms the foundation of Psi Nu's existence today.
Psi Nu is unique by virtue of its membership, special programs and strong support and involvement in community activities that take place in Virginia, Maryland and the District of Columbia. One of the
Chapter's most prominent causes is the E. L. Patterson Memorial Scholarship Fund whereby four-year scholarships are awarded to financially deserving students. Funds to support this worthy cause are made available from several sources that include the Purple and Gold Scholarship Gala, The Annual
Psi Nu Motorcoach Trip to Atlantic City, the Psi Nu Fish Fry, car washes, ole’ school dances and donations from individual chapter members. The Annual Talent Hunt Competition, sponsored by Psi
Nu for local students, also provides the potential for much needed scholarships.
Chapter members routinely volunteer their time to participate in numerous community projects.
These activities range from the Assault on Illiteracy Campaign and Mentoring Program at Hines
Middle School in Alexandria, Virginia and Cooper Lane Academy in Landover Hills, Maryland; the
Tapes for Education (hardware/software for schools) Drive at selected schools; the Social Action
Food and Clothing Drive to support needy families and the Adopt-A-Highway (Telegraph Road)
Clean-up Program. Each summer Psi Nu pays for youth to attend Calvary Baptist Church’s Fraser
Summer Camp. The Chapter, during the Easter Holidays, sponsors an Easter Egg Hunt for over 100 children and purchases Easter clothing for deserving youth. Psi Nu supports the Alexandria
Department of Human Services by providing various food bank supplies and counseling services.
Chapter members also strongly support the Afro-American Heritage Festival, the National Kidney
Foundation River Trek Walk, the American Diabetes Association “Step Out” Walk, the Walk for
Literacy and vigorously conduct periodic blood drives with the American Red Cross. During this very energetic political season, Psi Nu Chapter sponsored several voter registration drives. Psi Nu is also an ardent supporter of the Alexandria community and St. George’s Kwanzaa Kitchen of Washington,
DC.
The programs and activities listed above serve to highlight Psi Nu's continuance of its legacy. By adhering to its Cardinal Principles, our chapter strives to make a difference in it’s’ community and we thank you for supporting our efforts. This year, Psi Nu is celebrating its’ 36 th
anniversary. Long live Psi Nu Chapter!

Brenda Stith Finch, Vice President – Managed Services Program Management and Technology &
Automation Support, is responsible for leading the managed services project management team providing presales and implementation support to the account team and customer by managing projects from pre-implementation planning through post-implementation transition supporting over
$650M in sales revenue. In addition, she is responsible for initiatives to improve productivity and profitability for back office systems and processes.
Prior to this assignment, Finch was Vice President - Global Enterprise Project Management, a position she held since March 2006. She was responsible for leading project planning, coordination, implementation and contract compliance for major contracts for Premier, Corporate and Systems
Integrator customers. Projects are complex, valued at $200K to $500M, and involve years of implementation and are of strategic importance to the corporation. They include multiple platforms and are regional, national or global in scope.
Finch also held the position of Vice President Federal Strategic Outsourcing, in 2005. She was responsible for managing the provision of materials and services to the Federal Government under a variety of Federal contract vehicles, valued at over $737M. Responsibilities included contract management, quality assurance, strategic planning, technical support, billing advocacy, project management, and program management across the footprint. In addition, she was responsible for development and implementation of a market plan which will increase the number of outsourcing programs and contribute to the overall revenue growth.
In December 2003, Finch was Vice President of Customer Care for Federal Government accounts, Commercial accounts and E911. She was responsible for an 800-person organization which provides support to Commercial customers in the
West and Federal customers nationwide. Her organization provided Business Office support, Service Management and
Project Management. She was also responsible for leading E911 Nationwide Service Management and Project
Management.
Prior to December 2003, Finch was Vice President for Large Business Service responsible for a 2,100-person organization providing service and support to Enterprise customers nationwide.
Finch's experience also includes marketing-oriented positions such as Executive Director, Operator Services-Marketing, responsible for lifecycle management of the Operator Service portfolio. She served as the Executive Director, Custom
Business Services, directing the creation of custom solutions for Verizon's largest customers. And she served as the
Executive Director, Product Management and Development for Verizon Information Services.
Finch also held several other positions including, Executive Director of Customer Care for Bell Atlantic Internet, Director of Residential Sales for the Retail Business Unit and Business Development Director for Africa under the International
Business Unit. Finch also worked as a Product Manager – Network Management and Market Manager - Higher Education within the Large Business Services Unit.
Finch is a member of the Children’s Advisory Board for INOVA Fairfax Children’s Hospital, a Board Member and Vice
President of GALA Hispanic Theatre and Past National Board Member of Future Business Leaders of America.
Finch twice was presented with the Enterprise Solutions Group Excellence Award for Business Unit performance. She also received the National Eagle Leadership Institute Award, the National Women of Color Technology Award and the
Most Important Blacks in Business and Technology Award.
Finch received her BS degree from Virginia State University and a Masters of Business Administration from Syracuse
University. She completed the Center for Creative Leadership Development and the Wharton School of Leadership
Development.
Brenda is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. She has a son, Ronald, and a daughter, Kimberly.

Brother Melvin W. Skinner II was born in Fairbanks, Alaska on April 25, 1970 to Mr. and Mrs. Melvin W. and Masako Skinner Sr . He is a 1988 graduate of
Brentsville High School in Virginia. He attended St. Paul’s College in
Lawrenceville Virginia, where he earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in
1992. While at St. Paul’s College Brother Skinner played baseball and served as Mr. Sophomore .
Brother Skinner currently works as an accountant for the Federal Government.
Brother Skinner was initiated into Psi Nu Chapter of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc., on October 14,
1994. He has been an active and financial member of Psi Nu Chapter for 14 years. His previous award was Omega Man of the Year (2000).
He has served the chapter as Keeper of Finance, Assistant Keeper of Records and Seal and Vice
Basileus, Chairman of Talent Hunt and Housing Committees, as well as his current position of
Chairman of Fundraising Committee. Prior to him being assigned as the Fundraising Chairman the chapter was going through a period where it was operating in the red. Through some of Brother
Skinner’s initiatives like car washes, the chapter’s bus trip to New York City to see the Broadway play
“The Color Purple”, Annual Fish Fry and “Ole Skol” Dance, and supporting the return of our Purple and Gold Gala the chapter has surpassed the Basileus’ goal of raising $5,000.00, and is now operating in the black with a reserve balance.
To develop more comradeship among the brothers of the chapter Brother Skinner established “Bruh’s
Night Out” and parties at the Caribbean Breeze Restaurant. He has also been a strong supporter of both the Intake and Membership Selection Programs. He is also involved in developing young black men. His vision is for the Chapter is to become united and to grow. With the current situation with young black men he feels we [Psi Nu Chapter] need to be out in the schools and community talking with these young men to help guide them. Brothers with similar ideals within the Fraternity should take the torch handed down by the senior Brothers and continue to move forward with the same
Omega values.

Brother John T. Heath is a native of Atlanta, Georgia. He is a product of the
Atlanta public school system and a graduate of Clark College (now
Clark/Atlanta University) with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Sociology. He became a member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. in 1961 through Beta Psi
Chapter, Clark College .
Since becoming a member of Psi Nu, Brother Heath has served the chapter in many different capacities. In addition to serving as Basileus, he has also served as Vice-Basileus, Chairman of the Social Action Committee for many years, and as a member of various committees such as Achievement, Scholarship, Talent
Hunt, Fund Raising and Just Cause Inc. Treasurer. Brother Heath has also served as the chapter's representative to the Northern Virginia Pan-Hellenic Council; a member of the Third District
Recognitions/Achievement Committee; Chairman of the Third District's Social Action Committee and
Third District Northern Area I Supervisor. Brother Heath currently serves as the Chairman of the
Achievement Week Committee.
The chapter had been operating in the red with a deficit for a number of years largely because we stopped conducting or major fund raiser the Purple and Gold Gala. Seeing this Brother Heath became the Chairman of the Achievement Week Committee. While serving as Chairman of the Achievement Week Committee
Brother Heath was instrumental in raising enough funds to allow the chapter to operate in the black with a significant reserve fund.
As the Third District Northern Area I Supervisor Brother Heath was responsible for the dissemination of information, the training, and supervision of Omega Men in four graduate chapters and one undergraduate chapter and an area, in Virginia, that extended from Fredericksburg to Winchester to the D.C. line. He served with tact and distinction.
Under his leadership, the Social Action Committee initiated and enhanced its participation in numerous activities that address social issues of concern to our local communities. These included, but were not limited to, (a) support of local voter registration efforts; (b) providing assistance to the Fairfax County
Special Olympics; (c) conducting annual food and clothing drives for needy families; (d) sponsoring annual
“camperships" to send children in need to summer camp; (e) providing Easter clothing for economically disadvantaged children; (f) supporting Alexandria's Annual African-American Heritage Festival; (g) generating support for the National Kidney Foundation of the National Capital Area, Inc; (h) participating in the commonwealth of Virginia's Adopt-A-Highway program; and (i) sponsoring the attendance of a
Northern Virginia Senior High School student leader at the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity's, Inc. National Youth
Leadership Conference.
In addition to his challenging fraternal obligations, Brother Heath maintains membership in various other civic and social organizations such as The Kwanzaa Club, and The Watsonian Society.
Brother Heath is a veteran of three years in the Army, and spent the bulk of his military tour in Munich,
Germany. He is currently employed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and serves in the capacity of (Acting) Administrator, Preventive Health Services Administration, Department of Health,
Washington, D.C.
Brother Heath resides in Great Falls, Virginia with his wife Linda. Other immediate family includes his wonderful granddaughter, Nicole and her parents, Robin and James Holder.

As an active financial member of Psi Nu Chapter since 2002 an d Life Member #2315 since 1986, Colonel Owens has always exemplified his leadershi p and excellence as an
Omega Man while serving as a DoD Federal Government emplo yee and in the United
States Armed Forces.
Brother Owens graduated in 1981 with a Bachelor Degree in A ccounting and was a
Distinguished Military Graduate from Virginia State University. Through the Reserve
Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC), he received his military com mission as an Army officer in the Quartermaster Corps. Immediately, he started dis playing his leadership and support to service members as well as to surroundin g community leaders.
His first military assignment started in Frankfurt, Germany where he was initiated into Theta Rho Chapter, of the
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity in May 1983. He immediately joined chapter committees by providing needed services that recognized Theta Rho Chapter as the International Chapter of the Year 1983-1984. Brother Owens departed
Germany and was assigned to Fort Bragg, North Carolina in October 1985. Upon arriving at the “Home of the
82 nd
Airborne Division”, he immediately committed himself to supporting the establishment of a Fort Bragg
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity chapter on base. In December 1987, after two years of hard work as a Charter
Member, Tau Gamma Gamma Chapter was established becoming home of the “Airborne Ques” that is still a living Omega Legacy 20 years later. Brother Owens continued his Omega work in 1989, where he was assigned to South Korea financially active and participating in Lambda Xi Chapter as the Taegu Area. In 2002, Brother
Owens became active with Psi Nu Chapter. He has financially supported the chapter’s annual Memorial
Services and Achievement Week as well as its fund raising events while being on military deployment three times since 2002.
Brother Owens has served in the active United States Army and Army Reserve for 27 years in military positions as a senior Logistician, Comptroller, Auditor and Inspector General. His overseas military assignments have been in Germany (2), Bosnia, Korea, Afghanistan, Cuba and Qatar. Since 1996, he deployed in support of
Operations Joint Endeavor and Joint Guard (Bosnia), Operations Enduring Freedom (Afghanistan and Cuba),
Operations Iraqi Freedom (Qatar and Kuwait). Brother Owens military decorations includes the Bronze Star,
Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Joint Service Commendation Medal, Army Commendation Medal with 2
Oak Leaf Clusters, National Defense Service Medal (2 Stars), Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Ribbon,
Global War on Terrorism Service Ribbon, and Armed Forces Service Medal (3). His military badges consist of the Airborne Parachutist Badge, Parachutist Rigger Badge and Air Assault Badge. He is a graduate of Command and General Staff College, the Logistics Executive Development Course, and DoD Professional Military
Comptroller.
Also, Brother Owens is a Program Director employed with the Department of Defense, Inspector General since
August 1992. As a certified Auditor, he has conducted and completed 30 audits of DoD Military Departments and the Defense Agencies programs.
Brother Owens is a Life Member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc (1986), Officers’ in the Association of
Quartermaster (1985), National Association of the Advancement of Colored People (1995), and Virginia State
University Alumni (1996). He is a member of the Officers’ in the Association of Comptroller and Membership in American Society of Military Comptrollers. He is a life member of Mercy Seat Baptist Church in his hometown and often attends area churches in the Maryland area.
He continues to serve God, Country, and Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc while honoring his family always.

Brother Andrew Gibson growing up in the Washington DC Metropolitan Area was no stranger to Omega Psi Phi as he grew up around se veral brothers who were influential in his life which fueled his fire for Omega . Brother Andrew
Gibson graduated from Laurel High School in Laurel, Maryla nd and is a graduate of North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University where he earned a
Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting in May of 2002. W hen Brother Gibson began his accounting career at DuPont Company in Wilmingt on DE, it led him to
Nu Upsilon Chapter, where he fulfilled his dream of becom ing an Omega on
November 23, 2003. After he crossed he became Assistant KRS (Keeper of Records and Seal) and he assisted in the implementation of a mentoring program called “Omega Village”, established under the premise that it “….takes a village to raise a child.” In Delaware, he worked with a charter school and the Boys and Girls Club in a male mentoring effort, focused on Omega. The program highlighted
Omega Men who are famous and it facilitated life skills training. Andrew was the Social Action
Chairperson for the chapter, organizing all Community Service activities in the chapter. Based on the chapter’s involvement in the community, it won the 2nd District Community Service Chapter of the
Year Award for 2004/2005 and 2005/2006. Additionally, Andrew was the Undergraduate Advisor for the University of Delaware for one and a half years. Based on many of the activities which Andrew initiated, Nu Upsilon Chapter was recently recognized by the Delaware NAACP for the Community
Service Award in 2007.
When Andrew moved back to the Washington Metropolitan Area (Alexandria), he became a member of
Psi Nu Chapter in 2005. He immediately got involved with the Brothers and the community and became the Chapter Social Action Chairman. Through hard work and dedication, Andrew was recognized as the Psi Nu Chapter Omega Man of the Year for 2006, and won the Basileus Service
Award 2007. Brother Gibson has served admirably as the Keeper of Records and Seal. He is truly a model worthy of emulation.
Presently, Brother Gibson is a Senior Consultant with Deloitte and Touche, LLP. Brother Gibson is also actively involved with the Northern Virginia Urban League Young Professionals Network where he served as the Director of Social Programming in 2007. Since joining Psi Nu he has worked tirelessly on behalf of the Chapter. Psi Nu’s involvement in the Alexandria community is a direct result of his vision and planning.
Andrew will be married to the love of his life Shavonne Pegues on April 25, 2009. Andrew is the son of Andrew Gibson Jr, and Gail Gibson, and has two sisters Aundria, and April.

Brother Reginald Parker was born thirty-six yea rs ago in Hartford,
Connecticut to Ms. Annie Parker and Mr. Clarenc e Thomas. He is the youngest of three sons. The older siblings are Lt. Co lonel Steven Parker and
Michael Parker; respectively. Reggie attended the wo rld-renowned Tuskegee
University in 1990. It was at Tuskegee where Reg gie was first exposed
(knowingly) to the Men of Omega Psi Phi and wh ere he met his college sweetheart and now wife, Truphelia, in 1992. H e currently works for
Lockheed Martin Corporation as a Senior Systems I ntegrator. His present position has placed him on a very demanding sched ule that includes travel, both short and long term. Bro. Parker and his wife of nine years have settled down in Ashburn,
Virginia.
Brother Parker has been steadfast in his pledge to be engaged with several of Psi Nu’s inner workings.
He lends helping hands to the Social Action Committee, Fellowship Committee, and Fundraising
Committee. The chairmen of each of these committees have instilled a great deal of trust in Brother
Parker. A level of trust where he has been given duties which have placed him at the helm and his opinions/ideas were duly noted and/or implemented. Brother Parker truly cherishes every thought, dialogue, and event he shares with his fellow Brothers during their times of service.
It was almost three years ago that Brother Parker pledged Omega and wholeheartedly accepted the challenge of “being” a Brother of such an elite organization. He understands the purpose and respects those that came before him with upholding the values and principles of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.
Presently, as the “Last Man”, he takes pride in making sure the Brothers are good and the job is complete.
Although Brother Parker’s work ethic has been commendable, he is not done and is a long way from the stature of the Psi Nu Brothers that have come before him. It will be with these illustrious Men of
Omega beside him that he will continue to build bridges and see it through.
Brother Parker exhibits the highest ideals of Omega’s four Cardinal Principles of Manhood,
Scholarship, Perseverance, and Uplift.

Preston M. Royster was born in 1936 in Mecklenburg County, VA to Carlton Henry and Susie Aline Royster, and reared in Halifax County. H is parents were sharecroppers, and had a family of 2 sons (Preston & Marvin ) and a daughter,
Frances. His father taught him and his brother barbering skills, an d little did Preston realize the significance of mastering that skill in regards to his future educational pursuits.
Urged by his parents to ‘be better than we became’, Preston further pursued barbering as a skill when he applied to Virginia State College (V SC) in Petersburg,
Va. Entering VSC increased his desire for a more professional career, and upon receiving his two year certificate, he decided to pursue a Bachelors degree. He received a B.S. degree in Recreation Education at
Virginia State University in 1961, and his Masters in Education from Boston College in 1962. Later he received a Masters and Doctorate degree in Public Administration from Nova Southeastern University,
Fort Lauderdale, FL.
His professional accomplishments reveal a vital impact on several jurisdictions including Virginia, and St.
Louis, Mo with the Catholic Charities as a Peripatologist and later as a Director of the Neighborhood
Service Center. He has held several key posts within the U.S. Dept of Education including Commissioner of Education, Region III in Philadelphia, Pa; Director/Associate Director for the Teachers Corps in
Washington, D.C.; Director, EEO, and Education Specialist with the U.S. Dept. of Education; and
Director of Teacher Corps within the US Dept. of Education. He was a University Trustee and Rector of the Board at Virginia State University. Royster also became the first Black Magistrate in Fairfax County, and later a Commissioner of the Fairfax County Human Rights Commission; Director, EEO/AA at
American University; Executive Director, Virginia Council for Adult Education and Literacy in the Office of the Secretary of Education, Richmond, VA.
Preston organized and became President of three Scholarship Endowment funds; one for his beloved fraternity, Kappa Alpha Psi. He was the Founder and President of Capital University of Integrative
Medicine in Washington, D.C.
Upon retirement, Preston turned his drive toward establishing the African American Adoptions Agency.
Their mission is to promote and implement adoption activities for all children in Virginia, with a special focus on placement of African American children across the state. Having celebrated their 4 th anniversary, AAA, Inc. has worked diligently to place children into loving homes in Fairfax County.
Preston has been fulfilled by his career accomplishments, but nothing compares with making a better life for a child.
Dr. Royster resides in Fairfax County with his wife, Natalie. They have three sons, Steven, Brian and
Michael, and six grandchildren. One of his favorite pastimes is fishing and another is serving as a
Marriage Celebrant, marrying couples across the State of Virginia.

Born in January 1990, Aaron Dantley is a product of the Fairfax County school system, and a 2008 graduate of West Potomac High School. He spent his formative years as a member of the Boy Scouts, Meade Memorial Church, playing soccer, football, and basketball. His brother, Jonathan, inspired Aaron to do well.
As a high school freshman, Aaron was a member of the Black Cultural Alliance, played freshman football and wrestled on the JV squad. In his sophomore year,
Aaron’s grades stayed on par as he played JV Football and did community service for United Christian Ministries.
His junior campaign was his “coming out year” as Aaron played Varsity football, Varsity
Lacrosse, JV Track & Field, weight lifted, and was a mentor for the BAM (Brothers Achieving
More) program. He attended the Alpha Phi Alpha Leadership Development Institute at Howard
University, the Points of Light Youth Leadership Institute in Fairfax, VA, and the James
Madison University Male Academy for Leadership.
In his senior year, Aaron was the Senior Class President, Chairmen of BAM, volunteered with
Students for a Better Community, and Lambda Kappa Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha
Sorority, Inc. He played Varsity football earning the Coaches Award, Varsity Lacrosse, and was a member of the Debate/Forensics Team, and Math League Competitor. He introduced the keynote speaker, Ms. Lynn Bias, at graduation.
Aaron was accepted at Indiana University in Pennsylvania (IUP), and is pursuing a double major in Philosophy & Mathematics, with a Pre-Law minor. In addition to his basic five class course load, Aaron takes three additional classes for audit, and has achieved very high success in all his courses. Although he seeks to transfer to James Madison University in the fall of 2009, he will most certainly leave an indelible mark on IUP, and is grateful for the support of Psi Nu chapter and the brotherhood.

1.
Thanksgiving Baskets
The Social Action Committee put together Thanksgiving baskets for two homeless families in Alexandria. We were able to get contacts from the Case Manager at the Hoffman Center for the Homeless who knew of families in need. We provided turkey, stuffing, gravy, assorted canned goods, cereal, pancake mix and an array of items. Items were delivered to the Hoffman Center for the Homeless in Alexandria, VA. Psi Nu is working on a “repeat performance” for this holiday season as well.
2.
Neighborhood Clean-up
The Brothers of Psi Nu met at the Charles Houston Center Alexandria, VA to perform a community clean up. Brothers raked, picked up trash and showed a lot of enthusiasm. We toiled together and hopefully our bond has been made stronger. Group cooperation, loyalty and initiative were responsible for our output - 35 bags of leaves and trash.
3.
Charles Houston Mentoring Program
The Social Action Committee attended TEEN NIGHT at the Charles Houston Center bi-weekly. The Brothers of Psi
Nu fellowshipped with 15 teenage boys from the ages of 14 to 18. In an unconventional manner we built a comradeship with the boys through athletics. We played basketball and flag football with the young men, and also took the opportunity to talk to them about what they are doing in school as well as their future plans.
4.
Hoffman Center for the Homeless Play Ground Clean Up
Brothers from the Social Action committee cleaned up the playground area of the Hoffman Center for the Homeless.
Brothers raked, pulled weeds, and got the play ground in condition for spring time play for the children of the center.
Brothers also prepared for the Second Annual Easter Egg Hunt for the children of the shelter.
5.
Hoffman Center for the Homeless Breakfast/Easter Egg Hunt
Brothers from Psi Nu arranged for a special appearance by “The Easter Bunny” after we provided breakfast for the families of the Carpenter’s Shelter. Games, Egg Hunting and dyeing were all part of the schedule of the day.
6.
College Survival 101 (Urban League Young Professionals)
Brothers Andrew Gibson (Psi Nu) and Tarek Hbechi (Eta Delta Delta) spoke on the Social Panel at the College Survival
101. This program hosted 50 students from the Northern Virginia Area at the George Mason University in Fairfax, VA.
Brothers spoke on various topics about college life from Studying to Pledging Fraternities and Sororities. Brothers are continuing to serve the community at all levels.
7.
Hoops for the Homeless,
The Brothers of Psi Nu Chapter chaperoned a group of children from the Charles Houston Center in Old Town
Alexandria to the “Hoops for the Homeless” event that took place at the Verizon center in Washington, D.C. This event was sponsored by Freddie Mac in connection with Earvin “Magic” Johnson. The event raised $900,000 to help local nonprofit organizations assist those in need. Tickets for the event were provided by the KAL Foundation whose focus is on developing our youth. This year the kids were treated to two well loved DC Sports Icons: Darryl Green and Gilbert
Arenas. Magic Johnson led off the event and spoke to the adoring fans, but Gilbert Arena proved to be the crowd favorite. He circled the arena as he signed photographs, athletic shoes, and slips of paper for what it seemed like hours!
Also in attendance were many professional football and basketball players from local teams. Participation in this event further exemplifies Psi Nu’s commitment to social action.
8.
Alexandria Waterfront Jazz Festival
Brothers of Psi Nu Chapter volunteered at the largest fundraiser for the Alexandria Red Cross of Northern Virginia.
Brothers from the chapter attended ABC (Alcohol Beverage Control) training that prepared the Brothers for serving
Beer, which is one of the largest revenue generators of the festival. Brothers continue to uplift in the community through volunteerism.

9.
Kwanzaa Kitchen (St George’s Episcopal Church)
The Kwanzaa Kitchen breakfast program offers spiritual nourishment to the bodies and souls of those in need as we expand God’s kingdom in our community. Volunteers provide clothing and social support as needed. At each breakfast session, participants engage in a discussion session about the Bible or a social issue, led by the Program
Director Janis Evans. Psi Nu volunteers at the Kwanzaa Kitchen twice a month, every month of the year.
10.
Psi Nu/Post Pentagon Row Blood Drive
Psi Nu Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. assisted the American Red Cross and Post Pentagon Row Apartments in collecting 29 units of blood from 38 total donations. This has been one of the highest collection totals for the
American Red Cross in recent history for a drive of this size. The 29 units collected will make it possible to save approximately 87 lives! It is important for African-Americans and Hispanics to donate because there is a great need for
“O” type blood because it can be used by a wide range of people. 57% and 50% of Hispanics and African-Americans have “O” type blood; respectively. The American Red Cross and Post Pentagon Row Apartments engaged in four additional Blood Drives with help from the Brothers of Psi Nu Chapter.
11.
MLK Blood Drive with the Urban League
The Brothers of Psi Nu Chapter and the Young Professionals Network of the Northern Virginia Urban League joined forces to serve the community of greater Alexandria by sponsoring a Blood Drive conducted by the American Red
Cross. The Blood Drive was conducted at the Urban League’s historic headquarters at 1315 Duke Street in Old Town
Alexandria. The drive was held on the day that honored the legendary Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
12.
American Diabetes Association “Step Out” Walk
The Brothers of Psi Nu Chapter and their families participated in the American Diabetes Association “Step Out” walk for the second year in a row. Psi Nu Chapter walked with several other area chapters of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity.
The two mile course was navigated in record time in order to beat the impending rain that was forecast for the region.
13.
Feeding the Less Fortunate at Meade Memorial
Psi Nu Chapter, Meade Memorial Episcopal Church and D.C. Central Kitchen provided a hearty meal for the less fortunate members of the Old Town Alexandria community.
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Fort Myer Gospel Service Black History Month Program
The Brothers of Psi Nu participated in both of the Black History Month programs of the Fort Myer Gospel Service. The programs heightened the awareness of the participants by educating all about the famous “Buffalo Soldiers” and the many achievements of Blacks and their contributions to the World. JC Haywood of WUSA Channel 9 and several prominent Afro-American “Captains of Industry” spoke at the program.
Committee Members
Chair: Andrew Gibson
Reginald Parker
Roger Hicks
Lamont Sermon
Terrence Grows

"Serving God and Country, Honoring
Family"
COL Keith M. Owens

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Congratulations on Your Accomplishment in being named the Omega Man of the Year for the
Psi Nu Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.
November 14, 2008
Truphelia Parker
Annie Parker
Ronald and Sybil McNabb

Individual and Marital Counseling Services
Janis Leslie Evans, M.Ed., N.C.C., L.P.C.
Licensed Professional Counselor
1629 K Street, NW #300
Washington, DC 20006
202-508-3389 jlesevans@hotmail.com
“Where there is no guidance, a people falls;
But in an abundance of counselors, there is safety.”
Proverbs 11:14

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Funeral Service Licensees
Donita Greene
Billie W. Hughes
Shaye Nelson
Funeral Service Interns
John Harris
Harold Miner
Gloria K. Greene
Staff
Nina E. Greene
LaShawne Jackson
Alton Jackson
Jermaine Wallace
Rev. Bobby Robertson
Luther Murphy
Tuesdae Fuller
Minister Charles Hall
Celestine Jenkins-Jackson
Greene Funeral Home, Inc. – 814 Franklin Street – Alexandria, Virginia 22314

Kwanzaa Kitchen Breakfast Program
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Anniversary Celebration
St. George’s Episcopal Church
160 U Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001
6:30 A.M. – 11:30 A.M.
All are welcome.
Achievement Week Worship Service
Shiloh Baptist Church
1400 Duke St. (rear of bldg.)
Alexandria, Virginia
(Corner of Jamison and S. West Streets)
11:00 A.M. Service
All are welcome.
Founder’s Day Rededication Program
Blackburn Center
Howard University
7:00 P.M.
NOTE: For Brothers Only (Shirt and Tie required)
Co-Chairmen: Brothers John Heath and James “Mitch” Mitchell
Brother Michael Dantley
Brother William Murphy
Brother Roger Hicks
Brother Christopher Powell
Special thanks to Brothers James and Campbell for your donations.
Cecil Robinson
Omega Chapter
May 6, 2005
Elias Covington
Omega Chapter
May 22, 2007