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The History of Omicron Pi

The establishment of the Omicron Pi Chapter -- a graduate chapter of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. located at Fort Hood, Texas -- was initiated by Brother Daniel O. Brown. Despite his busy schedule, and pursuits in his career, took the time to search for other Men of Omega throughout the Fort Hood/Killeen/Copperascove area.

Following a successful campaign to align himself with other Omega Men, Brother Brown called upon them to organize a local chapter. On July 18,1974, nine stalwart Omega Men formed the Omicron Pi Chapter.

The chapter's purpose was to attract men of good rapport into the folds of Omega to provide wholesome experience in a group work situation and Leadership roles, and to establish life-long and worthy friendship between men.

The Charter Members were:

Brother Daniel O. Brown
Brother Clayton Harris
Brother Joe D. Howze
Brother Wille M. Combs
Brother Doc Jackson Jr.
Brother Levi Balfour
Brother Donald Glover
Brother Lavelle Martin
Brother Charles Herring

Throughout the intervening years, Omicron Pi has been heavily involved in the community and in fulfilling the Cardinal Principles (Manhood, Scholarship, Perseverance, and Uplift) of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Members have continued to work in the true tradition of Omega's Founders, with a dedication to the aims of service in the surrounding community as envisioned by the Chapter's Charter Members. The Chapter continues to sponsor programs that improve the quality of life for the surrounding area. The Chapter also provides mentoring and tutoring for hundreds of students in grades 1 through 12. Additional program activities during the year include the Chapter's holiday season drives for food, clothing, and toy distribution programs each year; the National Achievement Week Program which emphasizes and recognizes the accomplishments of area youths; the National Talent Hunt Program which provides a forum for our future artistic performers. These are but a few of the Chapter's continuing endeavors in the name of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., that make us proud!

-- SINCE THE YEAR 2000 --

Over the last 5 years Omicron Pi with the support of our sponsors and the community, has generously given over $50,000 in support of our Scholarship and Q-Buck Programs. We've also provided over $10,000 to Toys and Food Drives and Disaster Relief. More importantly we have also given our Prayers, Blood, Sweat and Tears, as we work for Omega in Betterment battles.

OMEGA PSI PHI FRATERNITY, INC.
Major Areas of Focus:

Build Manhood
Improve Scholarship
Maintain Perserverance
Develop Uplift

We take this opportunity to thank all of the past officers for their timely and diligent work for the Fraternity during the past year.

Since 1974, the following Brothers have served as Basileus of the Chapter and currently reside in the area:

Brother Daniel O. Brown----- 1974 - 1975
Brother Arthur Bryan----- 1986 - 1987
Brother Melvin Brown----- 1987 - 1988
Brother Arthur Bryan----- 2000 - 2001
Brother William Dunlap----- 2001 - 2002
Brother Talmadge Varnado----- 2002 - 2004
Brother Lawrence B. White----- 2004 - 2005
Brother Kem Fleming----- 2004 - 2005
Brother Melvin Brown----- 2005 - 2006
Brother T. Varnado----- 2006 - 2008
Brother B. Lynn----- 2008 - 2010
Brother Mark Douglass----- 2010 - 2011
Brother Melvin Brown----- 2011 - Present