Georgia State Representatives

STATE OF GEORGIA ADMINISTRATIVE HIGHLIGHTS:

“As the 2nd Georgia State Representative, the administration was instrumental in the initial growth and development of the Georgia State Organization, its chapters and members.”

During this administration, Georgia chartered 5 undergraduate chapters and 1 graduate chapter consisting of the following:

Zeta Theta – Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA: Chartered 8/29/1969

Gamma Beta – Paine College, Augusta, GA: Chartered 11/8/1971

Nu Delta – Columbus State College, Columbus, GA: Chartered 6/12/1972

Beta Zeta – University of Georgia, Athens, GA: Chartered 4/11/1973

Gamma Zeta – Mercer University, Macon, GA: Chartered 5/2/1973

Alpha Xi – LaGrange, GA: Chartered 11/15/1975
 

OTHER ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

Initiated the first Drive-In-State meetings that were held in Augusta GA 1974 & Atlanta GA 1975

DISTRICT IMPACT:

GA Representative to the 7th District Council

To quote Founder Dr. Oscar J. Cooper “We can now stand on a vantage plateau and look back at the depth from which we have come, and at the same time get a prospectus of the height to which we have climb.”

STATE OF GEORGIA ADMINISTRATIVE HIGHLIGHTS:

• Initiated a breakfast for the Life members at the 1975 Conclave 

in Atlanta Georgia which later became the Life Membership Luncheon.

• Established the Basileus Appreciation Award at the State Level which 

let to the current Superior Service Award.

• Is an Omega Life Member
• Was a charter member of the Board of Directors for the Omega Life Membership Foundation.
• Received Omega Man of the Year at chapter, State and District levels.
• Received Founders’ Award from Mu Phi Chapter in Savannah, GA
• Past Basileus and Keeper of Records and Seal of Mu Phi Chapter.
• Received his 60-year service pin and a commemorative pin in 2008.

STATE OF GEORGIA ADMINISTRATIVE HIGHLIGHTS:

• Adoption of the State Bylaws
• Appointed the first Regional Representatives
• Adopted the first Budget.
• Chartered chapters Mu Beta Beta and Xi Beta Beta
• State of Georgia first former State Representative to be elected to a District office elected District Counselor.
• Placed Time and Place and hosting State Meeting on a rotation by regions.
• Held the first Talent Hunt at the State meeting.
• Conducted a Chapter investigation with 2nd Vice State Representative and the 2nd Vice District Representative Forming a team.

STATE OF GEORGIA ADMINISTRATIVE HIGHLIGHTS:

• Revision of the State Bylaws
• Appointed the first State Director of Public Relations who published the first Official State Newsletter

• Appointed the First State Director of Talent Hunt and held the Initial State Talent Hunt in Macon in 1985.
• Chartered two Graduate Chapters: Alpha Gamma Gamma of Valdosta and Beta Gamma Gamma of Fort Stewart and Undergraduate Chapter Omega Mu of Georgia College now Georgia College and State University
• Coordinated the strengthening of the State Organization by assigning more responsibilities to the Regional Representatives
• Visited all chapters with the State

DISTRICT / INTERNATIONAL IMPACT:

• Continued Interacting with the 7th District Council and Bro. David Brown to strength the State Organization Concept across the District

STATE OF GEORGIA ADMINISTRATIVE HIGHLIGHTS:

• Implement the re-alignment of the Four Regions that was established by the 5th Georgia State Representative, Bro. Samuel Jolley.
• Implement the Senior Advisor Positions.
• Co-authored the writing of the first Georgia State Constitution & Bylaws along with the 4th Georgia State Representative, Bro. David Brown.
• Increased Grad & Undergrad participation relative to the Fraternity’s Mandated Programs.
• Participated in the period of expansion, internal development, and formation of Chapters throughout the State of Georgia.
• Initiated the first Undergrad Pledge Line at Georgia Southwestern – 1987.
• Presided at my First State Meeting – 1985 – Hosted by Mu Beta Beta Chapter Thomasville, Georgia.
• Presided at my Second State Meeting – 1986 – Hosted by Eta Omega Chapter Atlanta, Georgia.

DISTRICT / INTERNATIONAL IMPACT:

• Served as the 6th Executive Director of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.
• Received the International Omega Man of the Year Award.
• Received the Distinguished Service & Leadership Award of the Year from the Seventh District.
• Served on the 7th District Council as the 6th Georgia State Representative.
• Chaired the Transportation Committee for the Omega World Headquarters Celebration.”
• Received the Marketing Representative Award for Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc, Federal Credit Union.
• Received an Outstanding Service Award given by the brothers of South Dade, Florida.
• Served as the Chief of Staff to the 35th Grand Basileus, Lloyd Jordan.

STATE OF GEORGIA ADMINISTRATIVE HIGHLIGHTS:

• Served as Region IV Representative under Brothers David Brown and Dr. Samuel Jolley
• Served as 1st Vice State Representative under Bro. Alonza Bennett
• Served as Immediate Past State Representative under Bro. Joseph Gosha
• Unified the State of Georgia in developing a sound approach to programmatic initiatives.
• Helped our membership’s financial status become solvent.
• Implemented the mandate that ties and jackets must be worn while attending all plenary sessions.
• Served as Senior Advisor for three Georgia State Representatives.
• Was instrumental in Lambda Tau Chapter hosting three State Workshops in Brunswick (1981 – 2004)
• Chartered Omega Gamma Gamma Chapter in Warner Robins December 9, 1988
• Had six of his administration’s council members go on to become State Representatives
• Was the principal in ascertaining the following: (The Foundation’s Tax ID # – 58-2589719 & the Foundation’s Tax-Exempt status – 501(c)3).

DISTRICT / INTERNATIONAL IMPACT:

• Served as 7th Georgia State Representative
• Served as the 7th District Chair of Artifacts and Memorabilia Committee.
• Served as District Marshal for the 1986 District Meeting held on Jekyll Island.
• National Life Member #952
• Served as Chair of the Grand Tribunal under the 35th Grand Basileus, Bro. Lloyd Jordan.
• Appointed by Bro. Lloyd Jordan as a stand-in at the Founder’s Banquet for Bro. Ernest E. Just at the 71st Grand Conclave in Indianapolis.

STATE OF GEORGIA ADMINISTRATIVE HIGHLIGHTS:

• Headed 53rd Seventh District Meeting in Columbus
• Headed the 29th Georgia State Workshop in Jekyll Island
• Instrumental in Re-vitalizing interest of Nu Delta at Columbus College
• Expressed the idea of a uniform Reporting Policy form chapters
• Expressed the idea of a new Talent Hunt criteria that was nor in line with National
• Worked to form the State of Georgia Que Chorale

DISTRICT / INTERNATIONAL IMPACT:

• IHQ Relocation Committee
• 7th District Council

STATE OF GEORGIA ADMINISTRATIVE HIGHLIGHTS:

Created and implemented:

• A State Father-Son recognition Ceremony
• Georgia’s 1st Omega Rededication Ceremony
• Georgia’s 1st Omega Ritualistic Workshop
• Georgia’s current Reporting Policy and criteria
• State and 7th District’s History and Archives Awards Program and criteria.
• State and 7th District’s current NAACP Reporting Policy and criteria
• Georgia’s 1st Advisor’s Workshop under State Rep. Bro. Marion Williams.
• The Omega Brain Bowl for Georgia and 7th District.
• Presented Proclamation to Bro. Robert Church, our 1st Georgia State Representative making him the only life member on the State level.
• Raised the State dues from $3.75 to $7.50 for Graduates and $3.00 to $5.00 for Undergraduates.
• Chartered Phi Delta Delta Chapter at Emory University
• Had three of the administration’s four region Representatives become Georgia State Representatives

DISTRICT / INTERNATIONL IMPACT:

• Created and implemented the 1st District Undergraduate Summit under 7th District Representative, Bro. J.B. Carter of Mississippi, which became the IHQ Undergraduate Summit.
• 7th District and National Life Member
• Received 40-year Service Award at 75th Grand Conclave, 2008 in Birmingham, Alabama.
• Received 25 Year Service Award at the 68th Grand Conclave in 1994 in Cleveland, Ohio.
• Received 7th District Omega Man of the Year in 1999.

STATE OF GEORGIA ADMINISTRATIVE HIGHLIGHTS:

• Initiated Georgia License tag procurement
• Hosted Attorney General Campaign Fundraiser
• Elected Chucky Wilson as 7th District Representative
• Led by Vice State Representative Marion Williams implemented leave meeting locale in better condition.
• Overcoat drive Macon, GA

STATE OF GEORGIA ADMINISTRATIVE HIGHLIGHTS:

• Established Georgia State Omega Psi Phi 501c3 Foundation (Chaired by Bro. Buck Crosby)
• Established Georgia State Website (Chaired by Bro. L. Keith Reddings
• Established our Community Service Project Program held in conjunction with the Georgia State Workshop
• Implemented the 1st State of Georgia Theme “Continuing to Raise the Standard”
• Worked to increase GA chapter membership to over 1,000 financial members making GA the largest State Organization in the 7th District
• Donated $5,000 to the Fraternity’s Legal Defense Fund
• Raised the State dues from $7.50 to $10.00 for Graduate Chapter Brothers
• Established the “New Members Orientation Workshop” held in conjunction with our State Meeting
• Established the Reports Coordinator Position (Chaired by Br. E.K. Hill)
• Established an online Economic Business Directory (Chaired by Bro. W.T. Adams)
• Initiated the 1st Graduate and Undergraduate Partnership designed to help undergraduate chapters with mandated programs
• State of Georgia Website (www.opp-ga.org)

DISTRICT / INTERNATIONAL IMPACT:

• Initiated Alpha Gamma Chapter 1978
• Member of Chi Gamma Gamma Chapter
• Region 1 Representative (GA) 1991 – 1995
• Regional Intake Chairman (G) 1991 – 1998
• 1st Vice GA State Representative 1995 – 1998
• 7th District Director of NAACP/UNCF 1997 – 1998
• 7th District Director of Scholarship 1992 – 1997
• National Committee Chair – Habitat for Humanity (G. Grace – GB)
• National Committee Chair – Fiscal Mgt (L. Jordan – GB)
• International Committee Vice Chair – Reclamation and Retention (David Marion – GB)

STATE OF GEORGIA ADMINISTRATIVE HIGHLIGHTS:

• Omega State of Georgia Car Tag
• Bonding Policy for all elected State Officers
• Presented Proclamation to Bro. Robert Church. Our 1st State Rep.
• Establishment of the Alonza A. Bennett Scholarship Program
• Chartered Lambda Lambda Lambda and Theta Lambda Lambda Chapters.
• Financial membership increased to one thousand two hundred seven brothers

DISTRICT / INTERNATIONAL IMPACT:

• Worked with Mississippi State Organization to acquire a State Car Tag
• Created 7th District Undergraduate Summit under 7th District Representative Bro. Chucky Wilson of Georgia
• Served on International Credentials Committee

STATE OF GEORGIA ADMINISTRATIVE HIGHLIGHTS:

• Re-engaging all former State Representatives to return home and attend our annual State workshops
• The State Representative lapel pin was created for the office.
• Chartered two graduate chapters, Delta Mu Mu (Alpharetta, GA) and Mu Mu Mu (Douglasville, GA)
• Chartered two undergraduate chapters, Alpha Delta Nu at Kennesaw State University and Alpha Delta Rho at Southern Polytechnic State university
• Revamped the State Website, which allows brothers to register for meetings, announce events, and highlight brothers and their accomplishments.
• Created the State of Georgia lapel pin and cufflinks

DISTRICT / INTERNATIONAL IMPACT:

• Continued to build on the State membership of financial members to lead the district.
• National Life member

As State Representative for the past three years, I could not have accomplished truly significant things by myself. It takes the cooperation of an active State Council, the dedication of the local graduate and undergraduate chapters, and the support of the great communities we serve across this state. We are blessed to have all of these things and I’m honored to have led the work of the Georgia State Organization and represent you.

Some of the major accomplishments we have made together and stand proud of include:

Keeping the State finances strong and healthy

• Monitored spending and came in under budget every year

• Attracted corporate sponsors (AARP, SunTrust, Corporate Temps, Miller Coors, U.S. Coast Guard) to underwrite annual State Workshop

• Res-structured budget to allow understanding and transparency to the brotherhood
  
• Increased reserves

Implementing Fraternity Initiatives

• Vote or Cry voter empowerment initiatives saw local chapters increase voter registrations, sponsor candidate forums and work the polls during the presidential election

STATE OF GEORGIA ADMINISTRATIVE HIGHLIGHTS:

• Secured the Omega license plate (received initial check from DOT for $10,000)
• Partnered with the National Kidney Foundation (initial donation $1000 to NKF)
• Partnered with AARP
• Implemented Regional training for chapters’ KRS and KF 
• Raise State dues from $10 to $12.50
• Introduced the Buck Crosby Bridge Builder Award 
• Passed recommendation for Life Membership for State of Georgia
• Chartering Ceremony for Zeta Mu Nu graduate chapter Clayton/Henry counties
• Chartering Ceremony for Alpha Delta Alpha undergraduate chapter (Armstrong)
• Held the first Youth Mentoring program at the 53rd State meeting 
• Implemented the Historian committee
• Implementation of the “And One Campaign” for reclamation

DISTRICT / INTERNATIONAL IMPACT:

• Ω Instrumental in electing Bro. Dr. David Marion as 1st Vice Grand Basileus.   
• Ω Instrumental in the election of Bro. James Cistrunk as District Representative. 
• Ω Instrumental in the election of Bro. George Cook as District KRS

The Administrations under State Representative Jackson

STATE OF GEORGIA ADMINISTRATIVE HIGHLIGHTS:

• Established new modern GA State website
• Revived the “The Small Graduate Chapter of the Year Program” after a 10 years hiatus allowing smaller Graduate Chapters the opportunity for recognition
• Created the ‘Continuity Book” for Undergraduate Chapters (One stop pdf, containing all pertinent information for Chapter operations, by laws, MSP, chapter reporting, scholarship applications and a plethora of items for the betterment of Chapters)
• Researched, Establish and Executed the GA Life Member Program to existence
• Created and established specialized Leadership Training for Chapter Officers held in November and December, concentrating on duties and responsibilities
• Managed the largest three State meetings in 7th District history (2017, 364 registered) (2018, 420 registered) (2019, 474 registered)
• Established Partnership with the GA Department of Public Health (Fatherhood Program)
• Established Partnership with GA Department of Department of Human Services (Fatherhood Program), bringing assistance with job training, job placement, GED training and the waiving of driver license suspensions to African-Americans non-custodial fathers (annual grant of $17,500 each year)
• Established the Youth Leadership Conference for the annual State Meeting
• Introduced an annual career fair for Undergraduates during the annual State Meeting
• Planned, Organized and Executed strategy to deliver the GA State Omega Psi Phi Fraternity license plate
• Lobbied the GA State General Assembly and Governor’s office for the passage of HB 736, enabling the State Organization to receive funds for Scholarship, to the tune of $75,000 during his tenure
• Created lapel pins; tags, Omega Day at the Capitol, Military Veterans, Undergraduate Advisors, Educators and State Representative Coin for Excellence

DISTRICT / INTERNATIONAL IMPACT:

• As of 2022 managed the 3 largest State Meetings in 7th District History
• Small Graduate Chapters were named 7th District Chapters of the Year three years consecutively

STATE OF GEORGIA ADMINISTRATIVE HIGHLIGHTS:
Administrative Theme: Proceed With C.A.R.E (Commitment, Accountability, Responsibility, and Excellence) (Note: Most of this administration was operated in a nationwide pandemic state due to the Covid-19 Virus)

• Created and implemented Basileus Checklist
• Received Approval from the State Legislature to add a revenue generating Omega motorcycle tag.
• Chapters across the State engaged in the partnership with the New GA Project to register and mobilized over 5,000 voters.
• Chapters Across the State organized, led, and participated is marches and peaceful protests demanding justice and change, highlighted by:
  • Lambda Tau (Brunswick) led a march and rally to demand justice for Ahmaud Arbery and donated $20,000 to the family.
  • The Metro Atlanta Baselei led a march and rally demanding community policing, a hate crime law (passed), removal of citizen’s arrest law and the ending of mass incarceration in communities of color.
• Chapters across the state purchased and provided meals for essential workers and first responders
• Commissioned several Boreholes in Ghana through the efforts of the Military Affairs Committee
• Partnered with other D9 organizations and civic organizations to pull off what was called the GA Miracle (2020 Elections/2021 Runoff Election)
• Converted one-day in-person training to an 8-day Virtual Leadership Training for all Chapter Leaders and those interested in leadership. (1. Reporting and Scoring Process 2. Basileus & Vice Basileus 3. KRS 4. KF 5. Chaplain 6. Public Relations/Oracle Submissions 7. Committee Chairmen 8. Foundations & Fundraising)
• Revitalized and updated Chapter reporting guidelines and utilized online portal to submit reports.
• Conducted Fatherhood Initiative and Mentoring Series of Virtual Workshops targeting Black student struggles in the virtual education setting and what could be done to help.