Highlights From The Eta Nu Mardi Gras Ball

FROM THE BASILEUS

Daryl Johnson, Basileus Eta Nu Chapter of Omega Psi Phi

February 20, 2009
“The man who plants and the man who waters have one purpose, and each will be rewarded according to his own labor.”
1 Corinthians 3:8

Greetings My Brothers!

It is with a humble spirit and through the grace of the Supreme Basileus, who has blessed us with another opportunity to exemplify MANHOOD, value SCHOLARSHIP, embrace PERSEVERENCE, and commit ourselves to UPLIFT that I greet you my brothers.  Today begins a new year full of promises and challenges, as we engage in the business of our beloved fraternity.  My prayer is that as we go about the business of Omega this year, that we remain zealous, and in return pass that genuine zealousness onto the Brethren with whom we fellowship.

Many of you have challenged this year’s officers to raise the standards of Eta Nu, and humbly and collectively we accept this challenge.  However, I ask in return that you challenge yourselves to raise the standards and be that beacon of light for Eta Nu Chapter.  Now is the time that we adhere to those cardinal principles that sets us apart from all others, therefore confirming that Eta Nu Chapter is a cut above the rest.

As we approach our 40th Anniversary, it will be an honor and privilege to serve you as we continue to build on the traditions that have carried us thus far.

Fraternally,

Brother Daryl A. Johnson
Basileus

Eta Nu - At A Glance

Sweetheart Ball Announced

The Eta Nu Sweetheart Ball is scheduled for Saturday June 6, 2009 at the Westin Hotel at Cypress Creek. This is a Formal Evening of Dinner, Dancing and Dining. Also the Brothers of Eta Nu will sponsor a raffle with prizes including $1000 Cash, a 40' Flat Screen TV and an Apple IPOD. Raffle tickets are $5.00 Cost to attend the ball is a $60 Donation. See any Brother of Eta Nu for tickets and more information. Order Tickets | Reserve A Room

POMPANO BEACH CITY COMMISSION CONFIRMS LEASE FOR ETA NU

The Pompano Beach City Commission voted unanimously to grant a lease to the Eta Nu Chapter of Omega Psi Phi for property owned by the city that will become the future home of Eta Nu. and the Eta Nu Foundation. "It was a great day for Eta Nu," stated housing chairperson Harry Harrell. "I want to thank all of the brothers. We have come a long way going all the way back to Brother Sam Clear, Wayne Cross, and Terry Brown along with the other brothers that started this. I just been the brother in the relay race that has gotten to break the tape." No date has been set to move from the current location as of yet, but plans in the making for solicitations for architectural drawings and other preliminary steps to make the acquisition our new home. Congratulations to Brother Harrell and his committee who have worked tirelessly to See It Through!

Omega Men Represent In Large Numbers At Greek Unity Day.

The Brothers of Omega Psi Phi were recognized and awarded once again with the award for the Fraternity with the largest representation in attendance at the Annual Greek Day Celebration held at Mt. Herman A.M.E. Church in Ft. Lauderdale, FL Sunday, February 15, 2009. Traditionally Greek Fraternities and Sororities from throughout Broward and Dade County attend the Greek Day Celebration, offering donations for scholarships to Mt. Hermann. Eta Nu in combination with the Zeta Chi Chapter presented Mount Herman with a donation for their scholarship fund. The Brothers also took a chapter picture after the service and proceeded over to Tom Jenkins Barbeque, where Brother Harrell treated the brothers to a variety of scrumptious culinary delights!

Brother Davis Black History Challenge Returns

Week Three Questions

Brother Melvin Davis returns for this year's black history month (which is all year for Eta Nu) with his Black History Challenge Contest. If you can accurately answer each of Brother Davis' questions you can win some exciting prizes! Here are this weeks questions:
1. Which holiday is more important to African Americans, 4th of July or Juneteenth?
2. What was the Black Holocaust?
3. Were there blacks involved in the Jewish Holocaust?
4. What was the report written by Ida B. Wells entitled "The Red Record" about?
5. Can black women raise black boys?
6. Can black men raise black girls?
7. Is affirmative action still necessary?
8. Why was Jackie Robinson chosen as the first black man to play major league baseball?
9. Name at least one black comic book?
10. What was GORE Island?

Bring your answers to the next frat meeting and you could win! See Brother Melvin Davis for additional details