Haiti Earthquake Relief
Omega Delta Phi Fraternity, Inc. and it's National Executive Council and Board of Directors extends their thoughts and prayers with the people of Haiti who were profoundly affected by this tragic earthquake, but also with members of the Greek community who may have family members or friends in Haiti.
Now more than ever, Haiti and the surrounding areas affected by the January 12th, 2010 7.0 magnitude Earthquake, will need all the help they can receive from the international community. Omega Delta Phi Fraternity, Inc. has always prided itself on being a conscientious supporter of selfless service and it is in this vein that we implore our members to help do their part in providing relief for Haiti's earthquake victims. While members may not have the opportunity to initially participate in hands-on service in Haiti, there are several outlets for members to provide financial support:
1.) Visit http://www.whitehouse.gov/HaitiEarthquake for information on how the United States is responding to the earthquake crisis in Haiti.
2.) To assist the American Red Cross, members can text "HAITI" to number 90999 and have $10 added to their wireless bill to go to Haiti earthquake relief. (Donations to the American Red Cross are tax-deductible.)
3.) Visit http://www.usaid.gov/helphaiti for updates on the Haiti earthquake crisis and for any possible volunteer opportunities.
In the coming days and weeks, we must become actively involved in assistance efforts. Based on the recent statistics regarding the death toll from the Haiti earthquake, the need will be great and ongoing. We urge our membership to continue generously offering compassion and resources to help alleviate the great suffering that so many are experiencing from this disaster.
Omega Delta Phi Fraternity, Inc. is an intercollegiate fraternity founded at Texas Tech University on November 25th, 1987. This Brotherhood was founded in order to provide, to ANY man, a diverse fraternal experience which coincides with a higher education. Omega Delta Phi has a proven track record of innovation in relation to serving and leading the community. We teach our members that the impact of involvement is powerful. To always strive to eliminate the negative stereotypes of fraternities by giving back to those less fortunate and becoming a part in the building of a more positive society.
Omega Delta Phi Fraternity, Inc. is a nationally insured fraternal organization and is a member organization in the North-American Interfraternity Conference (NIC).
2010 National Undergraduate Council (NUC) Leadership Meeting
Omega Delta Phi Fraternity's National Executive Council (NEC), Board of Directors, and it's general National Leadership invite all Chapter and Colony entity leaders to the annual National Undergraduate Council (NUC) Leadership Meeting. The 2010 NUC Leadership Meeting will be held on Saturday, January 16th in Denton, TX with the assistance of local/Regional Board members as well as members from our University of North Texas Colony.
The purpose of the NUC Leadership Meeting is to provide all our Chapter and Colony entity leaders an opportunity to receive core training and certification in the various areas of Chapter Operations, including Risk Management, Intake Certification, and chapter administration procedures. All Omega Delta Phi Fraternity, Inc. Chapters and Colonies are mandated to have representation at the NUC Leadership Meeting.
Your chapter and colony leadership will have received email instructions on this mandatory meeting including information on accommodations in the Denton, TX area. For more information, please contact your respective Regional Director or National Vice President of Undergraduate Affairs, Brother Arturo Elizondo at arturo.elizondo@omegadeltaphi.com.
Happy Birthday, Omega Delta Phi
Award Winners at National Conference 2009, Houston Texas
Omega Delta Phi held its annual award Ceremonies at their Banquet Dinner during National Conference 2009, in Houston, Texas. Here are the winners for the Fall 2008 and Spring 2009 Academic School Year:
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Academic Excellence Award
Fall 2008
Alpha Nu
3.125
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Academic Excellence Award
Spring 2009
Gamma
3.095 |
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Carlos Contreras Graduate Scholarship
Jacob Martinez
Alpha Pi |
Untouchable Undergraduate Scholarship
(sponsored by DFW Alumni)
Phillip Chitty
Univ of Florida
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Philanthropic Excellence - Undergraduate
Jonathan Charles
Alpha Rho
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Philanthropic Excellence - Chapter
Lambda Chapter |
Most Improved Chapter
Xi Chapter
University of Oklahoma
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Region of the Year
Northwest Region
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Chapter of the Year
Chi Chapter
University of Texas at Austin
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Congradulations to all the winners! See you in Seattle, Washington in 2010!
Omega Delta Phi's own and ACRODUNK member Greg Jerralds competes on America's Got Talent
Tau Chapter's very own Greg Jerralds, a member of Houston, TX based ACRODUNK (a professional company that provides awesome displays of acrodunking entertainment and inspiration) recently made it to the Season 4, Top 40 on the hit NBC show America's Got Talent. Follow Brother Gerald as he and his team hope to win the $1 Million grand prize on what's been dubbed the largest talent show in the world.
For more information on ACRODUNK and Bro. Jerralds, visit their website at http://www.acrodunk.com/. America's Got Talent airs on NBC, Tuesdays at 9ET/8CT.
Omega Delta Phi - National Conference 2009: Registration now open
National Conference 2009 Registration is open. National Conference, hosted by Pi Chapter and Alpha Rho Chapter, is set for July 16th through July 19th in Houston, Texas. Early Registration is now through April 30th.
 The National Executive Council and the Conference 2009 Committee has announced various incentives. They are for both the Entity level and individual level.
For those members who register and pay for conference before April 31st, they will be entered in a raffle for a Free Sony Playstation 3.
For entities, the entity with the highest percentage of Active Spring 2009 members paid for conference and banquet will have their Fall 2009 dues waived.
Head over to the National Conference 2009 website and register today!
2009 National Step/Stroll Comp
Final Registration Deadline - July 6, 2009
to be held at National Conference 2009 in Houston, Texas
Contact Info:
2009 National Conference Committee
Omega Delta Phi's own Christopher Ochoa runs for Jacinto City council
Christopher Ochoa addresses public and makes official announcement of candidacy for Jacinto City council
 Jacinto City, TX, March 13, 2009: Yesterday evening at approximately 6:00 p.m. during the Jacinto City Council Meeting, Christopher Ochoa delivered an address to the public, which included the official announcement of his candidacy for Jacinto City Council, Position No. 4.
Christopher Ochoa began his address to the public by recognizing the city’s past and recent achievements. Ochoa paid homage to the city that he has called home for his entire life and the influence it has had on his growth as an individual. Next, Ochoa discussed his experiences as a college student at the University of Texas in Austin and the lessons he took away from his involvement in multiple organizations there that emphasize community involvement and volunteer opportunities. Organizations that Ochoa held prominent leadership positions with include the Hispanic Business Student Association (HBSA), the University of Texas Leadership Board (UTLB), and the Omega Delta Phi Fraternity (UT-Austin Chapter). Through his involvement with these organizations, Ochoa not only further learned the value of community involvement and contribution, but also gained substantial and valuable leadership experience. Ochoa’s involvement with the Omega Delta Phi Fraternity originated his idea of bringing the Young Knights Community Mentor Program to Jacinto City.
View source and full story at www.ChrisOchoa.com.
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