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The newly revised Constitution and By-Laws and the Ritual became effective at the close of the 1970 Pittsburgh Grand Conclave.
The newly revised Constitution and By-Laws and the Ritual became effective at the close of the 1970 Pittsburgh Grand Conclave.
H. Carl Moultrie I, Omega’s only National Executive Secretary to this point, was appointed as a judge to the Superior Court of Washington, D.C. in 1972. Moultrie’s resignation was accepted with regrets. Omega conferred upon Moultrie the title of National Executive Secretary Emeritus, which was later changed to Executive Secretary Emeritus.
H. Carl Moultrie I, Omega’s only National Executive Secretary to this point, was appointed as a judge to the Superior Court of Washington, D.C. in 1972. Moultrie’s resignation was accepted with regrets. Omega conferred upon Moultrie the title of National Executive Secretary Emeritus, which was later changed to Executive Secretary Emeritus.
The seventies brought more unpleasant news. Founder Oscar J. Cooper entered Omega Chapter in 1972. In 1974, Edgar A Love, the only surviving founder, entered Omega Chapter.
The seventies brought more unpleasant news. Founder Oscar J. Cooper entered Omega Chapter in 1972. In 1974, Edgar A Love, the only surviving founder, entered Omega Chapter.
In December 1974 the 56th Grand Conclave was held in Phoenix, Arizona. The 56th Grand Conclave, upon recommendation by the Supreme Council, authorized an expenditure of $15,000 to erect a permanent monument to the four Founders of the Fraternity. Two architecture students at Howard University, both of whom were members of Alpha Chapter, submitted sketches. The sketch submitted by Sampson P. Boozer was selected. Frank B. “Frankie P” Patterson, Chairman of the Founders Monument Committee, orchestrated, through the Supreme Council, the construction of the monument. The foundation was laid and the monument shipped and installed on the campus of Howard University on September 15, 1975.
In December 1974 the 56th Grand Conclave was held in Phoenix, Arizona. The 56th Grand Conclave, upon recommendation by the Supreme Council, authorized an expenditure of $15,000 to erect a permanent monument to the four Founders of the Fraternity. Two architecture students at Howard University, both of whom were members of Alpha Chapter, submitted sketches. The sketch submitted by Sampson P. Boozer was selected. Frank B. “Frankie P” Patterson, Chairman of the Founders Monument Committee, orchestrated, through the Supreme Council, the construction of the monument. The foundation was laid and the monument shipped and installed on the campus of Howard University on September 15, 1975.
On Sunday, November 16, 1975, thousands of Omega men, their families, the families of the Founders, and many friends gathered in front of Thirkield Hall for the unveiling and dedication of the 18 ton granite monument.
On Sunday, November 16, 1975, thousands of Omega men, their families, the families of the Founders, and many friends gathered in front of Thirkield Hall for the unveiling and dedication of the 18 ton granite monument.
A revived Life Membership Program resulted in a very large number of new Life Members.
A revived Life Membership Program resulted in a very large number of new Life Members.
The 1976 Atlanta Grand Conclave was the largest in the history of the fraternity up to that point in time.
The 1976 Atlanta Grand Conclave was the largest in the history of the fraternity up to that point in time.
Many new undergraduate chapters were chartered because of the increased enrollment of black students and previously all-white colleges and universities.
Many new undergraduate chapters were chartered because of the increased enrollment of black students and previously all-white colleges and universities.
“Operation Big Vote” was successful in getting thousands of black people to vote in the 1976 election. Many Omegas were active participants.
“Operation Big Vote” was successful in getting thousands of black people to vote in the 1976 election. Many Omegas were active participants.
The 1979 Denver Grand Conclave made a commitment to contribute a minimum of $250,000 to the United Negro College Fund over the next few years.
The 1979 Denver Grand Conclave made a commitment to contribute a minimum of $250,000 to the United Negro College Fund over the next few years.
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