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OUR FRATERNITY

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Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. is the first international fraternal organization founded on the campus of a historically black college.

On the evening of November 17, 1911, Omega Psi Phi was founded inside the Science Building (later renamed Thirkield Hall) at Howard University located in Washington, D.C. The founders were three undergraduates — Edgar Amos Love, Oscar James Cooper and Frank Coleman. Joining them was their faculty adviser, Ernest Everett Just.

From the initials of the Greek phrase meaning, “friendship is essential to the soul“, the name Omega Psi Phi was derived. That phrase was selected as the motto.

Manhood, Scholarship, Perseverance and Uplift were adopted as Cardinal Principles.

OUR CHAPTER

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Chapter Basileus ---August 2023-2025,


 

Greetings Residents of Horry County and Beyond, 

 

I am honored to serve as the Basileus of Omega Psi Phi, Inc.--Upsilon Beta Beta Chapter.  There is a lot of work to be done in the Horry County community and we are committed to doing our part to enhance the life of all who live here.   We will continue to be viable in this community because our Chapter will continue to develop partnerships with community stakeholders to implement and carry out our mandated programs.  Our program emphasis is to implement both a STEM Camp and Fatherhood Mentoring Program.  Some of our other programs include Achievement Week, Social Action and Voter Registration, Talent Hunt, Assault on Literacy, and Health Initiatives.

 

We have been working in this community since 1983.  For forty years, even during the pandemic, we focused our efforts on serving the Horry County Community through meaningful programs and connections.  Now, as Omega Men we are continuing our focus on the youth and adults in our community.   We are uplifting our chapter to a higher level through dedicated service to you. As Basileus, I am proud to lead this dynamic group of men who are committed to the ideals of Omega Psi Phi, Inc. and dedicated to the citizens of Horry County.

In Friendship and Service,


William Stephens, III

Basileus

CHAPTER OFFICERS

Basileus
William Stephens, III
Basileus
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Terry Booth
Chaplain
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Theodore "Trey" Chaplin
1st Vice Basileus
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Geramie Livingston
Immediate Past Basileus
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James Davis
Keeper of Records and Seal
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Anthony Jefferson
Keeper of Finance

CHAPTER HISTORY

A Brief History of the Upsilon Beta Beta Chapter of The Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated. During the 1970s and early 1980s, many graduate Brothers residing in Horry County maintain membership in the graduate chapters of Omega Psi Phi in neighboring Marion and Georgetown Counties. These Brothers had excellent experiences working with those chapters in serving those communities including service to Horry County.

The Brothers from Horry County were in sufficient number and determination to charter a chapter in Horry County (Conway).  This chapter would be able to better serve many communities across Horry County. Plus, the number of unaffiliated Brothers helped to drive the energy to form the Horry County chapter membership.

All required forms were completed and submitted to the fraternity’s district (6th) and national governing bodies to charter the Upsilon Beta Beta Chapter in 1983.  This new chapter composed mostly of well-known educators and recent college graduates became the strength of what would be a viable organization in Horry County.

Each month, the Chapter met at homes of Brothers.  There were meetings held at the McKiever Funeral Home, where two Brothers maintained ownership in a family business.  Upsilon Beta Beta Chapter sponsored many programs and activities that were fundraisers (Mardi Gras) for scholarships and the recognition of people (Citizen of the Year) doing extraordinary work in the community.

Since 1983, the Chapter has enjoyed extraordinary leadership and commitment from Brothers determined to build on its continued success today.

Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. 

Upsilon Beta Beta Chapter

P.O. 2481

Conway, South Carolina 29528

upsilonbetabeta@yahoo.com

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