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On Friday evening, November 17, 1911, three Howard University undergraduate students, with the assistance of their faculty adviser, gave birth to the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity.  This event occurred in the office of biology Professor Ernest E. Just, the faculty adviser, in the Science Hall (now known as Thirkield Hall).  The three liberal arts students were Edgar A. Love, Oscar J. Cooper and Frank Coleman.  From the initials of the Greek phrase meaning "friendship is essential to the soul", the name Omega Psi Phi was derived.  The phrase was selected as the motto.  Manhood, scholarship, perseverance and uplift were adopted as cardinal principles.  
A decision was made regarding the design for the pin and emblem, and thus ended the first meeting of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity.
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CHAPTER HISTORY

On July 22, 2004, John Ball, Terry Chambers and Thomas Vaughn met at the home of brother Thomas Vaughn to discuss plans to organize a chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity in the South Suburbs.  The rationale for this chapter was the lack of Omega presence in the South Suburbs and several hundred un-financial Omega Men residing in the area.  Our first information breakfast meeting was held at the Old Country Buffet in Lansing, IL on August 28, 2004.  Approximately 15 enthusiastic brothers attended this meeting.  On September 25, 2004  we met again at the Old Country Buffet to complete the necessary paperwork and collect funds to submit a Charter Petition to International Headquarters.  Approximately 17 brothers attended the meeting.  Bro. Terry Chambers and Bro. John Ball forwarded the paperwork and funds to the International Headquarters on October 20, 2004.  On October 30, 2004, we met at the Old Country Buffet to give a status report on our Petition for a Charter. We also discussed other agenda items: Housing, Founders Day and Temporary Committee Assignments. There were 15 brothers present at the meeting. 

On December 4, 2004, we met at the Old Country Buffet to provide information on our Charter Petition. Fourteen brothers were present at this meeting.

On December 7, 2004, The Supreme Council approved our Petition for a chapter in Matteson, Illinois.  The name assigned to the chapter was Chi Lambda Lambda.  Our first official meeting was held on Saturday, January 15, 2005 at the Palmer Lake Industrial Park, Hazel Crest, Headquarters of Valley Kingdom Ministries International.  We passed a proposed budget, elected officers for the year 2004-2005, discussed hosting a formal Charter ceremony, and unanimously voted to recognize Thomas Vaughn as an Honorary *Charter Member.

On January 29, 2005 Chi Lambda Lambda hosted a formal Charter Ceremony held at VKMI Headquarters.  There were approximately seventy brothers in attendance representing all the local chapters.  Among the special guests were past District Representatives, area Chapter Baseli and Officers, District Officers, State Representatives and Committee Chairmen.  The 37TH Grand Basileus, George H. Grace gave a very serious but inspiring talk regarding the duties and responsibilities of chapter officers and members prior to formally swearing in the newly elected officers.  The Tenth District Representative, Kurmmell W. Knox presented the Charter to the Basileus, John Ball.

Members vs Men five MSP candidates - Richard Brown, Michael Miller, Leroy Coleman,
Kenneth Webb, and Jerry Jordan were born into Omega and initiated into Chi Lambda Lambda
Chapter in September, 2006. Thoroughly immersed in the True Omega Spirit, these Men are known
as the Five Sons of Rolling Thunder.

The first officers of Chi Lambda Lambda were as follows:
 

Basileus	John Ball
Vice Basileus	Terry Chambers
KRS	Curtis Rowe
KF	Nathan Legardy
Keeper of Peace	Bruce Ford
Editor of the Oracle	Larry Wilson
Chaplain	Gregory Hardaway
Counselor	Rodney Carr

CHARTER MEMBERS

John Ball	Calvin Brandon	Tony Brown
Maurice Carlton	Rodney Carr	Terry Chambers
Vernon Cornelison	Randall Cox	Ernest Davis, Jr.
Herman L. Davis	Robert Donaldson	Bruce Ford
Gregory Hardaway	Chester Hicks	Paul Keys
Samuel Lawrence	Nathan Legardy	Joe Mayo
Marc Newman	Larry Parker	Curtis Rowe
Harrison White	Fred Williams	Harold D. Wilson
Larry Wilson	Thomas Vaughn*

Members Joining During 2004-2005:

Byron Williams	Fulton L. Parker	Robert Williams
Kenny Coles	Oliver Logan	Larry Abdullah
Rudolph Woodson	Otis Holton	Kevin Foulks

 
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Revised: 12/01/07