Brothers
Give Away School Supplies During the 107.3 Jamz
Back to School Block Party
July
22, 2006 - Anderson, SC: Over 700 members of the
community came out to the support the block party
that was sponsored by the Anderson Recreation
Department and 107. 3 Jamz. The brothers of KGG
handed out over 400 pieces of school supplies
from paper, pencils, notebooks and folders. The
chapter also sent out a challenge to all other
Greek letter organizations in the area to provide
school supplies for the event. Only the Brothers
of Omega Psi Phi met the challenge.
July
15, 2006
Brothers
Provide School Supplies to 200-300 Southside Youth
July
15, 2006 - Anderson, SC: The brothers of Kappa
Gamma Gamma Chapter provided notebook paper and
pencils for area youth who reside in the Southside
community in Anderson, SC. The event was sponsored
by the Southside Anderson Community Taskforce.
The youth also participated in basketball games,
had their faces painted and they were able to
tour a fire truck.
July
1, 2006
Bro.
William "Coach" M. Roberts: Omega Man
Spotlight - July 2006 Active Member Kappa Gamma
Gamma
Over 59 Years in the Fraternity
July
1, 2006 - Anderson, SC: •
South
Carolina Athletic Coaches Association Hall of
Fame –July 29, 1998
• Westside High School Gymnasium Dedication
February 14, 1999
• Lifetime Achievement Award Winner
• Head Coach Westside High School 47 Years
• 6-time South Carolina High School Coach
of the Year
• 20 - time Region Coach of the Year
• 6 State Football Championships
• 4 Boys Basketball State Championships
• 3 Girls Basketball State Championships
• 13 Total State Championships
• 1,193 Total Wins Personal
• Born in Nashville, TN
• Married to Linda Burriss
• 4 sons
• 7 Grandchildren
• Retired Educator and Coach
Fraternity
• Omega Man since 1947 Eta Psi Chapter-
Fisk University Education
• BS Fisk University
• MS Tennessee State University
Honors
• Head Coach First Carolina Classic All-Star
Basketball Game
• Head Coach Girls North-South Basketball
Game
• Assistant coach North –South All
Star Football Game
• 447 Victories in Girls Basketball
• 357 Victories in Boys Basketball
• 173 Victories in Football
• 216 Victories in Track Community Service
• Member Thompson United Methodist Church
• VFW member # 6089
• Member South Carolina High School Association
• Adult Sunday School Teacher
• Chairman of the Administration Board
• Chairman of the Finance Board
Hobby
• Favorite hobby is reading
June
30, 2006
Brothers
Receive RSVP To Mayor Reception
June
30, 2006 - Anderson, SC: The brothers of Kappa
Gamma Gamma received a special invitation to attend
the celebration BBQ held at the Anderson Farmers
Market for newly elected Mayor Terence Roberts,
the first African American Mayor of Anderson and
the son of Bro. William “coach” Roberts
of Kappa Gamma Gamma.
June
27, 2006
Kappa Gamma Gamma Honors Mayor Terence Roberts at the Passing the Gavel Program
June
27, 2006 - Anderson, SC: The brothers of
Kappa Gamma Gamma Chapter of Omega Psi Phi
Fraternity,
Inc. honored newly elected Mayor Terence
Roberts with a “Passing the Gavel” program.
The event was held at the Anderson County
Library from 6-8:45.
This was an historic event for Anderson, SC
with Mayor Roberts being the first African American
Mayor in the 180 year history of Anderson.
Mrs. Elouise James, President and Board Member
of the Municipal Association of SC was the keynote
speaker for the program. Mrs. James is also the
wife of Bro. Romando James. Over 160 members
of the community showed their support at this
historic event. Attendees include representatives
from all Devine nine organizations as well as
the President of the Chamber of Commerce, the
City Manager, the Vice President of Anderson
University, a representative from Senator Lindsey
Graham Office, as well representative from Anderson
City Council.
June 15,
2006
Omega
Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. & AnMed Blood Center
Charles Drew Community Blood Donation Campaign
July
15, 2006 - Anderson, SC. The Charles Drew Community
Blood Donation Campaign is a community based initiative
developed in partnership with the Kappa Gamma
Gamma Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.
and the AnMed Blood Center on an annual basis.
The goal of the campaign is to increase the number
of African-American blood donors throughout Anderson
area.
This objective is being accomplished by working
with churches, local businesses and other community
organizations to increase the African-American
community's understanding and awareness of the
need for blood donors in general and African-American
blood donors in particular.
A
critical component to the campaign is the role
it plays in saving the lives of patients with
sickle cell disease in the Anderson area. More
and more children are affected by sickle cell
disease. Blood donations made at Charles Drew
Community Blood Donation Drives will be screened
to determine if they "match" patients
with sickle cell disease.
June
12, 2006
Anderson,
South Carolina Recognizes Kappa Gamma
Gamma Chapter, Inc. Proclaiming Omega Psi
Phi Day.
First
Row: (Assistant
6th District KRS: Bro. Ulysses
S. G. Sweeney, Past 6th District Representative:
Bro. John H. Williams, Jr., Bro. Kenneth
Brownlee,
Bro. Roy Mack, Bro. Stanley Rich, Bro. Herman
Boseman) Back
Row: (Bro. Lawrence "Butch" Green,
Bro. Ron Wearing, Bro. Jay Blankenship, Bro.
Romando
James, Bro.
Lee
Roy
Best Jr.)
On
Monday June 12, 2006 the Kappa Gamma Gamma
Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. received
a proclamation from the City of Anderson proclaiming
Friday June 16, 2006 as Omega Psi Phi Day in
Anderson, SC.
June 8,
2006
Brothers
Mentor Youth at Wilson Calvary
Anderson,
SC: On June 8, 2006 the Brothers of Kappa Gamma
Gamma spent time mentoring African American male
youth ages 8-17 during the Wilson Calvary Baptist
Church Vacation Bible School. Brothers talked
with the youth the importance of staying in school,
having a positive character and outlook on life
and the importance of believing in God. The young
men were also provided with a brief history of
the fraternity and the brothers committed themselves
to assisting the youth when needed. These young
men will be offered an opportunity to receive
mentoring during the chapters “Lifting As
We Climb” program that will start in the
fall.
May
26,
2006
Scholarship
Winners Announced
Waymond Lewis Jackson II -(3.9
GPA) Sr. Wren High School, Member of the Beat
Club, FLA, FCA Board of
Directors, Chorus (4 years), Football (4 years), Track,
Wrestling. Received JV coaches award, team captain football team. Youth Minister
for two years, assistant minister Christian Faith Outreach Center),
Accepted: University of South Carolina
Stanford
Rich (3.9
GPA) T.L. Hanna High School, Member of the
T.L. Hanna Soccer team (Captain, All - Region),
Esquire Kappa Gamma Gamma Chapter, Mr.T.
L. Hanna. Selected as a high school junior
to participate in Jr. Leadership Anderson,
step team three years and captain. National
Honor Society, Honor Graduate, volunteer
Reed Street Project. Counselor Omega Psi
Phi Boys camp 2004, Youth Choir President,
Praise Dance Team, Accepted: Tuskegee University
June
27, 2006
“Passing the Gavel” Celebration
The
brothers of Kappa Gamma Gamma Chapter of Omega
Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. will honor newly elected
Mayor Terence Roberts with a “Passing
the Gavel” program. The event will be
held at the Anderson County Library from 6-8:45.
Mrs. Elouise James, President and Board Member
of the Municipal Association of SC will bring
remarks and well as members of the SC Legislative
Black Caucus.
June
12, 2006
June 12, 2006 is Omega Psi Phi Day in Anderson, SC
Mayor
Richard Shirley will proclamation June 12,
2006 as Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Day in Anderson,
SC during the City Hall meeting to be held
at 6:00pm. The proclamation will also be broadcast
on the Comcast Cable Public Access channel.
The chapter will serve light refreshments at
the Anderson Library directly following the
event. Brothers are requested to arrive at
the City Hall meeting by 5:30pm. Jacket and
Ties are required.
February
25 , 2006
Fraternity
Announces Beautillion Award Winners
The
brothers of Kappa Gamma Gamma Chapter of Omega
Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. recognized the following
individuals at the 1st Annual Beautillion that
was held on Saturday February 25, 2006.
First
Place Winner- Esquire Darius Hawthorne,
received $700.00 cash scholarship, a frame certificate
of participation and 1st place medallion
Second
Place Winner- Esquire Winston A. Smith,
received $500.00 cash scholarship, a framed certificate
of participation and 2nd place medallion
Third
Place Winner- Esquire Chris McIntosh,
received $300.00 cash scholarship, a framed certificate
of participation and 3rd place medallion
Fourth
Place Winner- Esquire Tanaze Richey,
received $250.00 cash scholarship, a framed certificate
of participation and 4th place medallion
Fourth
Place Winner- Esquire Michael Green,
received $250.00 cash scholarship, a framed certificate
of participation and 4th place medallion
Special
Award of Recognition – Bro. Chris
Rivers, Bro. Lawrence Green and Bro. Jay Blankenship
Special
Appreciation- Mrs. Doris Green and Mrs.
Phyllis Rich
March
28, 2006
Fraternity
to Award Scholarships
The Kappa Gamma Gamma Chapter
Inc. of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. 2006
Scholarship application is now available to
all African American senior male students who
attend high school in any Anderson County school
district.
The
application deadline is April 15. The local
Anderson chapter
of the fraternity will award two $500 scholarships.
Bro.
Jay Blankenship Appears on Ed Bailey's Community
Radio Show on Greenville, South Carolina 107.3
Jamz Radio Station. (LISTEN
TO THE INTERVIEW BELOW)
Bro.
Jay Blankenship Appears on Ed Bailey's Community
Radio Show on Greenville, South Carolina 107.3
Jamz Radio Station to Speak about the Chapter's
Beautillion Program, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity
Events, Scholarships, and African American History/Programs.
Click
on the Play Button Below to Listen to the Radio
Interview:
The
Beautillion Program will be held Saturday Feb.
25th, 2006 at Welfare Baptist Church in Anderson,
SC at 7pm. You can still buy tickets
for $15 (includes dinner), call Jay at 864-314-4420.
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Black
History Month Honoree - Bro. Dr. William H. "Bubba"
Young
The
brothers of Kappa Gamma Gamma Chapter recognize
Bro. Dr. William H. “Bubba” Young as
our Black History Month Honoree. Bro. Dr. Young
legacy is felt throughout Anderson, SC, the Upstate
of South Carolina and Omega Nation.
Bro.
Dr. Romando James Chosen to Speak at National Conference
Bro.
Dr. Romando James Chosen to Speak at the National
Association of African Studies Conference in Baton
Rouge, LA.
Bro. James, Founder of Operation P.R.I.D.E. and
Jefferson Award Winner will Present on "the
Perceived Effects of Social Alienation on Black
College Students Enrolled at a White Southern
University.
Brother Herman Boseman Plant Named Business of the Year By the Hartwell Georgia Chamber of Commerce
Herman
Boseman, Plant Manager at Newton, picked up the
"Business of the Year Award" from the
Chamber of Commerce and Industrial Development Authority
in Hartwell, GA.
Accepting
the award were Brother Herman Boseman, Plant
Manager
and his
lovely wife, Sally. Since
he did not know about this ahead of time, we'll
give a few moments to catch his breath and form
a response while I highlight some of the reasons
that this great Company is receiving this award.
We are saluting all of the Newton plant associates!
Of Course!! In 2004 and for the second time in
just this past week Milliken & Co. was selected
and ranked in the "100 Best Companies
to Work For" 16th & 38th after randomly
surveying 46,526 industrial employees of 304 different
companies that were nominated.
Milliken
is the largest privately owned industry in the
U.S., reputedly the 2nd largest textile company
in the world and the
LaGrange Plant which was built from the ground
up after a devastating fire, in a little over 6
months with all employees staying on the payroll
is recognized as the "most technologically
advanced textile plant in the world and received
the Warren L. Featherbone Ga. Industry of the Year
in 1995.
Herman Boseman is the Plant Manager of our Newton
Plant here in Hartwell and while he personifies
the excellence mentioned above, along with his
associates, he is also one of the main reasons
this plant remains in Hartwell while we have seen
so many other plants close shop and/or go off shore.
Congrats! to Brother Boseman for a job well done.
Sunday
January 29, 2006
Kappa Gamma Gamma Chapter Holds Rites of Passage Session
Young Esquire Beautillion Program
The
brothers of Kappa Gamma Gamma Chapter, Inc.
held the first required session for the “Esquires” participating
in the Beautillion. The “Esquires” their
escorts and the brothers participated in the
session given by Brother Jay Blankenship and
Bro. Ramondo James. Bro. Jason Rucker, Vice
Basileus of the chapter led the group in prayer
before the sessions began.
Dirty
Little Secrets” was presented by
Bro. Blankenship. Dirty Little secrets dealt
with the importance information that is with
held from the African American Community. During
this presentation the “Esquires” watch
a video from Dr. Na’Im Akbar dealing with
reconstructing the African American community
and changing the mind.
Bro. Blankenship expressed to all in attendance
that we must love and respect ourselves in order
to empower tour community. The session dealt
with how we as a people view ourselves and let
others disrespect us in order to receive validation
from others. He also expressed to all in attendance
to stop calling themselves Minorities. The session
also discussed the origin of Man, Christianity,
and the contributions that African Americans
have made to America during our 4 million year
history.
Bro. Dr. James presented the P.R.I.D.E. work
session. P.R.I.D.E. mission is to develop ideal
characteristics into African Americans, with
an emphasis on Black males that will enhance
self esteem and promote productivity.
Learn to serve and contribute to the public
community
Build and retain self esteem to peak levels
in each participant
Develop self discipline and respect for self
and others
P.R.I.D.E stands for:
Purpose
Respect
Integrity
Determination
Enthusiasm
Bro. James showed the participants a news video
of him receiving the Jefferson Award for Public
Service and he spoke to the individuals about
the principle of Kwanzaa. Bro. James provided
the group with handouts and he also had the individuals
break out into groups to explain or demonstrate
with the P.R.I.D. E. meant to them. After the
sessions the brothers fellowshipped with all
present. Refreshments were served and the first
session ended with a unity prayer.
Saturday February 25, 2006:
Kappa
Gamma Gamma Chapter To Hold Beautillion Program "Young Men of Vision, Excellence and Pride"
Kappa
Gamma Gamma Chapter, Inc. is holding a Beautillion
on Saturday February 25, 2006. The Young Esquire
Program is a celebration of the achievements of
young African American men who are high school juniors
and seniors, or college freshmen. These young men,
or 'Esquires", represent a select few of the many
candidates nominated. All Esquires must plan to
continue their education. The program culminating
event is the Beautillion. The Beautillion is an
elegant black tie affair and the Esquires are presented
to the City of Anderson and Anderson County and
are awarded monies for their commitment to the program.
We are currently solictating Ads for our
souvier booklet. If you would like to take out an
ADVERTISEMENT or DONATION for our Souvier Booklet,
you made download the Advertisement below:
Please
call or email Jay Blankenship at (864) 314-4420
or JAY@OMEGAKGG.COM
to notify that you have mailed your Advertisement
and AD Fee. Please mail all of your advertisements
to:
Please mail Advertisements/Donations by January
26, 2006
Nov. 12/13th, 2005:
Achievement
Week 2005
Nov.
12th & 13th, 2005 - Brothers of KGG Chapter hold
Achievement Week Programs: Saturday program/dinner
at the Galley Restaurant in Anderson, SC - Sunday
program at Royal Baptist Church in Anderson, SC.
Special thanks to our 6th District Representative
Bro. John Williams for coming out, also the Clemson
University Gospel Choir for providing their wonderful
voices, the Achievement Week Committee, Minister
William Muhammad of the Greenville Mosque, Bro.
Ken Brownlee for MC'ing Saturday, Bro. Blankenship
for speaking Sunday, Bro. Romondo James for Hosting
Sunday, Mr. J.B. Scott, and Chi Zeta brothers (Jason
Jenkins and Damian Walls) for ushering Sunday.
The
Saturday Academy for Excellence (S.A.F.E.) Program
The
Saturday Academy for Excellence (S.A.F.E.) program
held once a month on Saturday's at Seneca Middle School.
The program included learning and discussing Historically
Black Colleges and Universitie's history followed
by submitting college request forms to any university
they would like to receive more information about.
The program also included Hispanic Month Activities.
Brothers of Kappa Gamma Gamma Chapter, Inc. To Begin Fraternity House Project
The
house pictured below is in the process of becoming
the fraternity house for the brothers of Kappa Gamma
Gamma Chapter, Inc., Anderson, SC. The restoration
project is scheduled to begin shortly. Brothers are
needed to assist in this project. The brothers will
handle most of the labor work. To assist in the project
please contact the brothers of KGG. Brothers email
addresses are located on the chapter web page (members
section).
Brother Blankenship serves as Keynote speaker at the New Day Baptist Church Education Awareness Day Program
The program was held on Saturday October 22, 2005 at the Spartanburg Marriott. Brother Blankenship of Kappa Gamma Gamma Chapter, Inc. served as the keynote speaker for the event.
The event was geared to encourage and educate the African American community on the importance of seeking higher education. The event was sponsored by the New Day Baptist Church of Spartanburg, SC, the National office of Project Life Foundation, Inc. and the SC Black Media Group. Several brothers were in attendance at the event. Brothers in attendance included Bro. Ken Brownlee, Bro. Mack and Bro Green. Bro. Rev. James Hilstock of the New Day Baptist Church served as MC for the event.
Kappa
Gamma Gamma Chapter, Inc. brought together several
organizations for "Project Empowerment". The workshop
educated Anderson's African American community about
banking services, loans, home buyer education, financial
management and life skills management.
The
event was held at St. Paul First Baptist Church
in Anderson, SC. The event was sponsored by Kappa
Gamma Gamma Chapter, Inc. of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity,
Inc., the Anderson County Educators Teachers Federal
Credit Union and the National Office of Project
Life Foundation, Inc.
Brother
Jay Blankenship visiting The Alpha Omega Chapter
- Washington, DC Graduate Chapter Oct. 15, 2005,
after a chapter meeting. Pictures taken in front/inside
of the Washington DC Chapters Fraternity House.
Kappa
Gamma Gamma Chapter, Inc. of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity,
Inc. Celebrates 20 Years of Service in the Anderson,
South Carolina Community
On
September 22, 2005, the brothers of Kappa Gamma
Gamma Chapter, Inc. of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity,
Inc. celebrated 20 years of service in the Anderson
community on Thursday September 22, 2005 at Ryan’s
on Clemson Blvd. The brothers enjoyed a night of
fellowship with their wives, family and friends.
Bro. Sweeney, Executive Assistant to the District
Representative presented remarks of behalf of the
district. The fraternity’s charter members
received framed certificates of appreciation for
starting the chapter in 1985 in Anderson. Brothers
receiving honors were Brother Herman Boseman, Brother
James Boseman, Brother Charles Boykin, Brother Kenneth
Brownlee, Brother Sam Dumas, Brother Carrey Ford,
Brother Roy Mack, Brother Richard Parks Sr., Brother
William Roberts, Brother Jason Rucker, and Brother
Bowen Wakefield, Sr.
Pictured:Front: Brother Sweeney, Second Row: Bro. Rich, Bro. James, Bro.
Boseman, Bro. Wilson and Bro. Green. Back Row: Bro.
Brownlee, Bro. Rucker, Bro. Blankenship, Bro. Wearing,
Bro. Talley and Bro. Parks.
Brothers
of Kappa Gamma Gamma Chapter, Inc. Volunteer Time
for Hurricane Katrina Relief Efforts
Brothers
Ken Brownlee, Basileus and Brother Lawrence Green,
KF, spent the day working on the Katrina relief
efforts behalf of the chapter in collaboration with
Welfare Baptist Church of Anderson, SC. The brothers
spent the day loading trucks with supplies that
will be delivered to the communities affected by
the hurricane on the Gulf coast.
Kappa
Gamma Gamma Chapter, Inc. Sponsors Bus for Million
More Movement Program
Brothers
Jay Blankenship, Lawrence Green and Dr. Romando
James presented Minister William Muhammad of the
Greenville Mosque with a $100.00 on behalf of the
chapter to transport participants to the Millions
More Movement program to be held form October 14-17th
in Washington, DC. Also present at the strategy
sessions was Brother Jason Jenkins, former Basileus
of Chi Zeta chapter at Clemson University as well
as students from the university.
The
mission of the program is to mobilize and organize
our people, and to develop short and long range
plans and programs for:
1.
a. spiritual and moral development
b. educational
development
c. economic
development
d. political
development
e. social
development
f. cultural
development
g. health
development
2.
To develop
the systems necessary to bring these plans and
program initiatives to fruition.
3.
We must develop
strategic alliances to further our aims. We
must never form an alliance from a position
of weakness, but, rather from a position of
strength.
4.
We must forge
unity with the struggle of the African Union
to develop Africa, with the Caribbean, Central
and South America, with the Isles of the Pacific,
and with our Native American Brothers and Sisters.
We must develop through the registration process
for the mobilization of the commemoration of
the Million Man March, a skills bank, the talent
of which should be used in the development of
our people in the United States and World Wide.
Sept.
23, 2005:
Honor
Student Acknowledges Brother Blankenship & Brother
James
Lerone
Martin a senior at Clemson University was recently
inducted into the National Society of Collegiate Scholars
paid tribute to Brother Blankenship and Brother James
in the article that appeared in the Friday edition
of the Anderson Independent Mail news paper. Click
here for article.
Chapter
Events for 2005-2006
2005 September
17th-18th: First Council Meeting, Spartanburg Marriot
September 22nd: 20 Year Chapter Celebration, 7:00pm
(Ryan’s on Clemson Blvd)
October 8th: Chapter Meeting 4:30pm (House)
October 29th: “Project Empowerment”
w/ AFCU 9-12 (St. Paul Church)
November 12th: Achievement Week Program 6:30pm (The
Galley)
November 13th: Achievement Week Program 6:00pm (Royal
Baptist Church)
December 2-4th: 2nd Council Meeting, Goldsboro,
NC
December 10th: Chapter Meeting 4:30pm (House)
December 13th: Chapter Social with Wives TBA
2006
January 14th: Chapter Meeting
4:30 (House)
February: (Chapter Ball) TBA
March: Chapter Meeting (Date TBA) (House)
April 8th: Chapter Meeting, 4:30pm (House)
April 27-30 Council Meeting Myrtle Beach, SC
May 13th: Chapter Meeting 4:30pm (House)
May: Mothers Day Church Project, TBA
June10th; Chapter Meeting, 4:30pm (House)
Book
Coming in November:
Book
by Brother Blankenship to Be Release in November
Brother
Blankenship has written a book entitled “The
Color Blind Society, Myth or Reality” which
will be released in November 2005. The book will be
published by Afro facts, a publishing company located
in Philadelphia, PA and owned by Bro. Jeff Spratley.
The book will be available for $15.95. A percentage
of the proceeds will go to Project Life Foundation,
Inc. A youth and community service organization dedicated
to providing a voice and advocacy for issues affecting
the African American community.
Introduction
Based on my life experiences and the things that I
have come to see, hear and learn, I feel obligated
to share these experiences with others, especially
the members in the African American community. Like
the distinguished gentleman that have come before
me, Dr. Carter G. Woodson, Dr. W.E.B. Dubois, Marcus
Garvey, Fredrick Douglas, Malcolm X, Martin Luther
King, Tupac Shakur, Cornell West and others, I feel
indebted to help educate, and inspire the members
of my community. I want to arm those who read this
offering with the information needed to have open
honest dialogue about race in America and the affects
that not addressing the issue of race will continue
to divide this nation. By addressing the issue of
race and not diversity, we can develop and implement
solutions that will safe guard the laws of equality.
Does Race Matter
The issue of race continues to be a major topic of
discussion, especially from individuals who are trying
to educate themselves on the issues of white privilege.
To provide some insight and hopefully strategies that
can be used for implementation to open the door for
a color blind society, I believe that conversations
on this issue must deal openly and honestly with discussions
on race, not diversity. Discussions on diversity is
a political strategy used to dilute the fact that
we still have a race problem in America, in which
the members of the African-American community continue
to be viewed and treated silently as second class
citizens. In today’s generation, there is a
lost of black history and pride. It seems as though
the members of the black family are under the impression
that we as a people have some how made it. To be Afro-centric
seems taboo. It seems to me that if blacks knew their
history, they would know that in the American society
although we have made advances, we have only gone
a few inches. What ever happen to the sense of community
that the older blacks talk about? What happened to
black men standing up and being accountable in spite
of all that we go though? Have we become a bling-bling
society in which our history and the struggle for
advancement for African Americans are no longer an
important issue and priority? Have we assimilated
to the point that we believe that we are accepted
in the white community?
Sept.
7, 2005:
Dr.
James Wife Receives Unique Honor article appeared
in the Daily Messenger Newspaper.
Mrs.
Elouise James wife of Kappa Gamma Gamma Brother, Dr.
Romando James is featured in the Daily Messenger for
being inaugurated as the new President of the Municipal
Association of South Carolina.CLICK
HERE FOR ARTICLE.
August
26, 2005:
Lifting
as we Climb / Band of Brothers articles appear in
Anderson Journal and Anderson Independent Newspapers.
Kappa Gamma Gamma Chapter,
Inc. of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. appears
in the Anderson Journal and the Anderson Independent
Newspaper for the project entitled Lifting as we Climb
/ Band of Brothers. Read the articles at the following
address. CLICK
HERE FOR ARTICLES.
If
you would like to add old school photos to the archive
email them to quedog@gmail.com
Coming
Soon October 2005:
Organizations
to hold
a Financial
Educational Workshop
Workshop to be held in October 2005
Project Life Foundation,
Inc., Kappa Gamma Gamma Chapter, Inc. of Omega Psi
Phi Fraternity, Inc. along with the Anderson County
Teachers Credit Union to implement “Project
Empowerment” a workshop to educate the underrepresented
communitiy in Anderson, SC on issues concerning
banking services, loans, credit, homebuyer education
and financial management. Project Empowerment
For more information
on this project, contact Bro. Roy Mack (mack@omegakgg.com),
Brother Jay Blankenship (jay@omegakgg.com) or Mrs.
Katherine Burdette (864-225-7731) at the Anderson
County Teachers Credit Union.
KGG
Chapter Featured in a Daily Journal Newspaper Article
for the S.A.F.E. Program at Seneca Middle School
The brothers of Kappa
Gamma Gamma Chapter played a major role in the
success of the Saturday
Academy for Excellence (S.A.F.E.) program held
once a month on Saturday's at Seneca Middle School. Featured
in the article photographs from the Seneca Daily Journal
are Brothers James, Blankenship of Kappa Gamma Gamma Chapter,
Inc. Other Omega Men featured in the bottom photograph
include brothers Chris Dinkins
of Mu Pi chapter in
Greenville, and brother Kevin
Williams of Epsilon Nu chapter
in Spartanburg. For more on the S.A.F.E. Academy
please CLICK
HERE TO VIEW THE ARTICLE.
Chapter
will Host 1st
Saturday Breakfast Fellowship at 2 Sweet Bakery &
the Lunchbox
Starting
Saturday September 3rd
The brothers of KGG will meet the first Saturday of each
month at the 2 Sweet Bakery & Lunchbox for first Saturday
morning’s fellowship. The restaurant is owned and
operated by Bro. Andre Wilson and family. Breakfast items
include grits, biscuits, muffins, bagels, cereal, eggs,
sausage, bacon, biscuits and gravy. The fellowship will
be held at the restaurant on first Saturday mornings from
9am-11:00am. Brothers are encouraged to bring their families
as well.
Normal business hours
for the restaurant are 7am-3pm. The lunch menu includes
sandwiches, wraps, soups, salads, ice cream, and dessert.
The restaurant is located at in downtown Anderson, SC.
For directions contact Bro. Wilson at andrejwilson@eaton.com
(Requesting the presence of all chapter Brothers), Family
and Friends welcome to attend
Kappa Gamma
Gamma Chapter, Inc. To Partner with Project Life Foundation,
Inc. "365" Black: The Way U Asked For It
(Monthly Lecture Series)
Starting in September 2005
"History is knowledge
of self; knowledge of yourself and the people you are
part of (racially, ethnically and nationally speaking).
This type of knowledge is important because people in
different parts of the world develop different morals
and values (concepts of right and wrong) because they
are challenged by different threats or obstacles to their
survival. You have to understand what forces were operating
that prompted your ancestors' actions and development
because that is important to helping you understand yourself
and what you should be about.
Participants will
gain the knowledge and insight to learn who you are, and
what your responsibilities are to your self, your family,
your community and to our people. For more information
on this program please contact Bro. Rucker (864-225-2304)
or Bro. Blankenship (864-314-4420)
Kappa Gamma
Gamma Chapter, Inc. To Implement “Lifting as We
Climb” & Band of Brothers Program (August 2005)
The brothers have been asked to assist several African
American Male Youth in Anderson with their high school
completion, college entrance as well as to provide mentoring.
Brother Blankenship, Bro. James along with Bro. Rucker,
Social Action Committee Chairman is requesting all brothers
in the chapter to participate in this effort. It is our
goal to implement the program in August. Bro. Blankenship
and Bro. James have already begun to work with these individuals.
Brother Blankenship is working with one of the young males
to assist him getting admitted and enrolled in SCSU for
the Fall semester. Two males need assistance in completing
their GED, and then enrolling in Tri-county tech before
enrolling in a four year institution.
“Lifting as
we climb” is designed to prepare our youth for the
future. The program exposes young males and females to
positive role models while emphasizing the importance
of receiving an education.
Band of Brothers fosters
an atmosphere of intellectual exchange by addressing the
educational aspirations of African American males. The
objective is to establish communication concerning issues
relative to retention and academic achievement. The Band
of Brothers nurtures an environment that facilitates dialogue
among African American males. Solidarity, community, self-awareness,
and positive image are just a few of the issues the men
discuss in order to create an environment that perpetuates
academic success.
These programs consist
of mentoring, tutoring, open rap sessions, self esteem/respect,
drug awareness, study skills, financial management and
relationships. Participants will also receive lunch and
a tee shirt recognizing the program. This is a year long
program. For information on the program contact Brothers
Blankenship, James or Rucker at jay@omegakgg.com
Kappa Gamma
Gamma Chapter Approved for Incorporation
The Kappa Gamma Gamma Chapter, Inc. - Anderson, South
Carolina of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. has been recognized
as an incorporated non-profit organization under the state
laws of South Carolina as of July 8, 2005. Being an incorporated
chapter allows KGG to spread the vision of our founders
based on the cardinal principles of our beloved fraternity.
Please refer to http://www.omegakgg.com for further viewing
of our declaration of incorporation and viewing of our
501c-3 of our physical sponsor - Project Life Foundation,
Inc. founded by Brother Blankenship
Kappa Gamma Gamma Chapter,
Inc., Project Life Foundation, Inc. & Seneca Middle
School Collaborate on Local Book Drive
KGG and along with
PLF have team up with Seneca Middle School’s (S.A.F.E.)
program to hold a yearly local book drive to provide books
to the Tanzania school that was started in Tanzania Africa
by Bro. George Ruttagah of Upsilon Chapter, Wilberforce
University.
The mission of (MEC)
is to create additional opportunities to ensure that all
children and young people in the local communities in
Tanzania have access to, and complete, pre-school, primary
and secondary education, regardless of their social, economic,
ethnic, linguistic, cultural, disability, health and religious
background.
Saturday Academy For
Excellence (S.A.F.E.) was founded by Ms. Susan Grant,
Guidance Counselor at the middle in 2004. Omega men have
played a large role in the success of the program and
will continue to support the program through our physical
presence, time and resources. Photos of the 2004-05 S.A.F.E.
can be viewed here: CLICK
HERE FOR PHOTOS.
For more information on this program please contact Bro.
Dr. James (864-650-2891), Bro. Blankenship (864-314-4420),
Bro. Wearing at (864-903-0668) or Ms. Susan Grant (864-882-2356)
Kappa Gamma
Gamma Chapter, Inc. To Implement “Call A Brother
Mondays!”
The aim of the initiative is to keep the lines of communication
open with the brothers in KGG, Inc. Please call at least
3 chapter brothers on Mondays.
Friendship is essential
to the soul………
Brothers of Kappa Gamma
Gamma to Participate in Thea McCrary Memorial Golf Tournament
at Clemson University Golf Tournament
Brothers Greg Harris
(Police Chief and Tournament Organizer), Romando James,
and Lawrence “Butch” Green will participate
in the Thea McCrary Memorial Golf Tournament. Proceeds
from the tournament go to the Thea McCrary Grant Fund
and the Clemson University Police Department Foundation.
KGG donated 250.00
to sponsor a hole at the tournament and 220.00 to sponsor
a team in the tournament. Total donation from KGG is $470.00.
The tournament is
Monday August 1, 2005 at the Walker Course located on
Clemson University's campus. Tee times are 8:00am and
1:00pm. The KGG team is scheduled for the 8:00am tee time.
For more information
on the Golf Tournament please contact Bro. Harris at greg@omegakgg.com
Kappa Gamma
Gamma Chapter, Inc. Host First Friday Reclamation Fellowship
The Brothers of Kappa
Gamma Gamma Chapter, Inc. (Anderson, SC) Home of the 'Death
Valley Ques" is looking to reclaim all Men of Omega
in the Anderson, South Carolina area. All Anderson area
brothers are invited to attend the Omega First Friday
'Sip and Dip" to be held on Friday July 22, 2005
at Mattison's Bar and Grill at 7pm in Anderson, SC. For
more information contact Brother Jay Blankenship at jay@omegakgg.com
.
Brothers of
Kappa Gamma Gamma Chapter Present 2005 Scholarship Award
The 2005 scholarship Award Winner is Ms. Lyndoshia Griffin
of Anderson, South Carolina.
Ms. Griffin will be attending Spelman College in Atlanta,
Georgia in the
Fall. She is a member of the United House of Prayer Church
in Anderson. Ms. Griffin was presented with a framed certificate
by Brother Herman Boseman, Chairman of the Scholarship
Committee. She will also recieve a $500.00 scholarship
from the chapter. Brothers in attendance were Blankenship,
Brownlee, Wakefield, Talley, Boseman, Dumas and Rucker.
Brother Blankenship
Selected for Whos Who Among Americas Teachers
June 20, 2005: Janesville,
WI
Brother Jay Blankenship (Kappa Gamma Gamma Chapter) has
been selected as a Whos Who Among American Teachers. Brother
Blankenship's biography will be published in the Who's
Who Among America's Teachers 2004-2005 Edition which will
be available in September
Brother
Curtis White of Kappa Gamma Gamma Chapter to be
deployed
Bro.
Dr. Lt. Col. Curtis White (Kappa Gamma Gamma Chapter),
Associate Professor of Agriculture at Clemson University
and the undergraduate Advisor for the Chi Zeta Chapter
of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc is being deployed
to Missouri and then Kentucky for the next 18 months
with a strong possibility that he will serve a tour
of duty in Iraq. We ask all brothers to keep Bro.
White in our prayers...
The
Brothers of Kappa Gamma Gamma Collect 1000 Books
for Mugango Education Centre
The Brothers of Kappa Gamma Gamma
Collect 1000 Books for Mugango Education Centre.
The brothers
of Kappa Gamma Gamma chapter collected 1,000 books
for the Mugango Education Centre. The chapter held
a local book drive to provide books to the Tanzania
school that was started in Tanzania Africa by Bro.
George Ruttagah of Upsilon Chapter, Wilberforce
University.
The mission of (MEC) is to create additional opportunities
to ensure that all children and young people in
the local communities in Tanzania have access to,
and complete, pre-school, primary and secondary
education, regardless of their social, economic,
ethnic, linguistic, cultural, disability, health
and religious background.
Graduate
and Undergraduate Brothers Fellowship
T he brothers of Chi Zeta
- Clemson University and the Graduate Chapter Kappa Gamma
Gamma will fellowship at the end of the school year cook-out
for the brothers. The event will provide the brothers
with an opportunity to meet, greet and fellowship. Brother
Greg Harris will host the event at his home on Sunday
May 1, 2005 at 5:30pm
The Brothers
of Kappa Gamma Gamma in collaboration with the Project
Life Foundation at Clemson Univ. appears on News Channel
7, Titled: Neighborhood Partners with Upstate University.
The Morning Side Community of
Anderson, SC.Read
article and watch video.
Anderson
Soiree and Talent Hunt Show - April 28-30, 2005
The
Brothers of Kappa Gamma Gamma donate $455.00 dollars towards
the Dr. Charles Drew Scholarship for undergraduate
students in upstate South Carolina. The donation was made
to the Epsilon Nu Chapter (Spartanburg, SC) of Omega Psi
Phi Fraternity, Inc.
"The
Inspiration of the Harlem Renaissance" Langston Hughes
Keynote Speaker: Bro. Jay Blankenship, National Chairman/CEO,
Project Life Foundation, Inc.
Brothers
participate in weekly 365 Black Student Discussion
The
Chi Zeta Chapter & Kappa Gamma Gamma Chapter of Omega
Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Presents Dr. Carter G. Woodson
- Responsibility of the African American Community - Keynote
Speaker: Brother Romando James - 11/18/04 - Clemson Chambers
Brothers
of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Participate in the S.A.F.E.
Program - Big Brothers Big Sisters
Bro.
Darryl Robinson Serves as Keynote for Clemson University
Black History month event Cornbread, Fish and Collard
Greens - FORUM.
Herman
Boseman, Plant Manager at Newton, picked up the
"Business of the Year Award" from the
Chamber of Commerce and Industrial Development Authority
in Hartwell, GA.
The
brothers of Kappa Gamma Gamma Chapter, Inc.
held the first required session for the “Esquires” participating
in the Beautillion. The “Esquires” their
escorts and the brothers participated in the
session given by Brother Jay Blankenship and
Bro. Ramondo James. Bro. Jason Rucker, Vice
Basileus of the chapter led the group in prayer
before the sessions began.
