OPPF Internal Growth Flashcards
Who appointed the first district representatives?
J. Alston Atkins in 1922
J. Alston Atkins was the 9th Grand Basileus.
How many district representatives are there today?
Eleven
They are elected annually at district meetings.
What office was created in 1922?
Vice Grand Basileus
This was an important organizational development.
What change was made to the title of Grand Keeper of Records in 1922?
Grand Keeper of the Records and Seal
This reflects an expansion of responsibilities.
Which chapter was organized at the University of Southern California in 1923?
Lambda Chapter
It is affectionately referred to as ‘the pearl of the west coast.’
What is significant about Omega Psi Phi’s membership in 1923?
First black Greek organization to span the U.S.
Membership extended from the Atlantic (Iota in Atlantic City) to the Pacific (Lambda in Los Angeles).
When was the Sigma chapter organized, and where?
December 15, 1923 at McGill University
McGill University is located in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
Who set up the fraternity’s first international chapter?
Brother Walter R. Dunston
He was assisted by Brother George W. Brown.
Where was the memorial for Brother Colonel Charles Young held?
Arlington National Cemetery
This memorial service was established to honor Brother Young’s birthday.
When was the first Omega Bulletin published?
1928
Campbell C. Johnson was the editor.
What council did Omega Psi Phi help found in 1930?
National Pan-Hellenic Council
Omega Psi Phi was one of five founding members.
Who was elected as the first permanent chairman of the National Pan-Hellenic Council?
Matthew W. Bullock
He served as the 13th Grand Basileus.
What hymn was adopted as the official hymn in 1931?
Omegan Dear
Composed by Charles R. Drew and Mercer Cook.
Who wrote the music and first stanza of the official hymn?
Mercer Cook
Charles R. Drew wrote the last two stanzas.
What was created by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in the mid-1930s?
Federal Council of Negro Affairs
Also known as the ‘Black Cabinet.’
Name one of the Omega men who served on the Federal Council of Negro Affairs.
Robert C. Weaver
Other members included Lawrence Oxley, Roscoe Brown, and more.
What profession did Edgar Love pursue?
Bishop in the Methodist Church
He was one of the founders of Omega Psi Phi.
Fill in the blank: Oscar Cooper practiced medicine in _______.
Philadelphia
He practiced for over 50 years.
What position did Frank Coleman hold at Howard University?
Chairman of the Department of Physics
He was also one of the founders of the fraternity.
Who was the first recipient of the NAACP Spingarn Medal?
Ernest E. Just
He was a world-renowned biologist.
