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Greeting from the Basileus
Greetings in the name of the Supreme Basileus
of the Universe and in the names of our beloved founders:
Edgar A. Love, Oscar J. Cooper, Frank Coleman and Ernest
E. Just.
Chartered in 1983, Chi Beta Beta became the home of men of
similar high ideals of fellowship. Our Fraternity’s
membership has been and continues to be comprised of men
from many occupations and professions; from Jesse Jackson
to Shaquille O’Neal, men who have reached the heights
of excellence in their chosen fields through perseverance.
Consistent with our Mandated Programs, members of the Chi
Beta Beta Chapter volunteer countless hours in Bloomington/Normal
area community services including Special Olympics, B.A.N.S.A.G.O.,
Talent Hunt, National Essay Contest and last but not least,
OMEGA has lead the just cause in raising the social awareness
of the injustices and inequities within our community.
In addition, we are committed to making generous contributions
to United Negro College Fund and NAACP. For the last two
decades, Chi Beta Beta Chapter has provided great leadership
and direction to help the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity thrive
and remain viable.
To my fellow Brothers, We are less than ten years shy of
something that will have started a century ago, in Thirkield
Hall. Three Howard University undergraduate students and
their faculty advisor...How many times has the story been
told?? What has remained true through it all is the Fraternity’s
Motto that "Friendship is essential to the soul."
As we move into the future of our beloved Fraternity let
us remember that it all started in this building with three
friends. On this day and especially Monday, November 17 let
us all honor the bond that has joined us together for 92
years. That bond is friendship. There are no others but us
to pay this homage to our founders. We all know what they
went through to maintain their bond; it would not represent
us well to let this day pass without some recognition. Happy
Founder's Day!
Sincerely
Bro. S. Atkinson, Basileus
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