Internationally Mandated Programs

 

ACHIEVEMENT WEEK

Originally designed to promote the study of Negro life and history. Achievement Week is observed in November of each year and is designed to seek out and give due recognition to those individuals at the local and international levels who have made a noteworthy contribution toward improving the quality of life for black Americans. A High School Essay Contest is to be held in conjunction with Achievement Week. This contest is open to all college bound high school seniors. College scholarships are awarded to the winners, each of whom must submit an essay on a theme/topic chosen by the fraternity. This contest is a phase of the International Achievement Week observance.

 

SCHOLARSHIP

The scholarship program is intended to promote academic excellence among the undergraduate members and non-members. Graduate chapters are expected to provide financial assistance to student members. A portion of the fraternity’s international budget is allocated to scholarships through the Charles R. Drew Scholarship Commission.

 

SOCIAL ACTION PROGRAMS

All levels of the fraternity are expected to facilitate, participate and coordinate activities that will uplift their communities. An international committee will coordinate the multifaceted programs of the various chapters. Some of the activities under the umbrella of social action, include but is not limited to, voter registration, education, and “getting out to vote”; Assault on Illiteracy, Habitat for Humanity; volunteering time for charities and the less fortunate; mentoring; and participation in fundraisers for various charities.

 

TALENT HUNT PROGRAM

This program provides exposure, encouragement, and financial assistance to talented young people participating in the Performing Arts. Winners of the competition are awarded recognition for their talents. Awards may include college scholarships.

 

MEMORIAL SERVICE

March 12th of each year has been established as Memorial Day. Chapters are expected to conduct an appropriate service to recall the memory of those members who have entered Omega Chapter.

 

RECLAMATION AND RETENTION

A concerted effort at the international, local, and district levels to retain active brothers and return inactive brothers to full participatory status so that they may enjoy the full benefits of Omega.

 

COLLEGE ENDOWMENT FUND

 Each year the fraternity gives at least $50,000 to historically black college and universities in furtherance of Omega's commitment to provide philanthropic support.

HEALTH INITIATIVES

Chapters facilitate, participate and coordinate activities that promote good health practices. Some of the programs are the Charles Drew Blood Drive and partnership with the American Diabetes Association.

VOTER REGISTRATION, EDUCATION AND MOBILIZATION

Chapters facilitate and participate in activities that uplift their communities through the power of the vote.

NAACP

Every district and chapter of the fraternity is required to maintain a Life Membership at Large in the NAACP. All members of the fraternity are encouraged to join the NAACP.