Community News & Service
Black History Program
The 15th Annual Carter G. Woodson African American History Program was held at the Walnut Hill Elementary school in Petersburg, Va. on Friday, February 8, 2019. The program consisted of an assembly with the 5th Graders as well as visiting two classrooms of 2nd graders. One of the highlights for the program consisted of students reciting the mantra' "I am Somebody", led by Brother Brian Dowe. Followed by several Brothers reading Biographies of prominent African Americans. Each presentation was followed with an informal question and answer period in which the students were rewarded for correct answers given. Another highlight was Bro Claudie Grant's informative presentation on Virginia's 66 Governor, Bro L. Douglas Wilder. Delta Omega's 15th Annual Carter G. Woodson African American History program was indeed a huge success. The program had a positive impact on all students who participated.
TMPP Field Trip - Norfolk State University
The Delta Omega Foundation Inc. (DOFI) The Male Protege' Program (TMPP) visited Norfolk State university on Saturday, February 16, 2019 as part of it's seminar series designed to enhance and inform its participants of the several opportunities for growth through education. TMPP was given an overview of the university and the several programs it has to offer by members of the school's tourism committee. They were then assigned a team of student tour guides who led the young men through several of the campuses buildings; stating what specific programs were offered at each facility. The tour guides also gave the attendees a personal prospective of there college experiences and challenged each protege to take advantage of the opportunities that higher education can offer. All in attendance were enriched and enlightened by Norfolk State University's professionlism and hospitality shown to The Male Protege' Program.
Dr. Seuss "Read Across America" 2019
On March 1, 2019 several Brothers of Delta Omega and Nu Psi Chapters participated in the "Dr Suess-Read Across America Day". Brothers visited several elementary schools where they read to multiple classes of students throughout the day. In particular, the schools visited were, Cool Springs and Pleasant Lane Elementary schools in Petersburg as well as Tussing Elementary school in Colonial Heights. Brothers enthusiastically read several books from the Dr. Seuss series such as; Green Eggs and Ham, One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish, The Cat in the Hat and others. The students as well as the faculty and staff of all of the schools visited throughly enjoyed the Men of Omega presence and participation in the national reading day effort.
TMPP International Civil Rights Museum Field Trip
On March 16, 2019, the TMPP Protégés took a field trip to the International Civil Rights Center & Museum (ICRCM) located in Greensboro, North Carolina at the site of the old F. W. Woolworths. It is the site where four students from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (the A&T Four) started the Greensboro sit-ins at a "whites only" lunch counter on February 1, 1960 and ignited others around the country to take part in sit-ins and in the civil rights movement. The International Civil Rights Center & Museum is an archival center, collecting museum and teaching facility devoted to the international struggle for civil and human rights. The museum celebrates the nonviolent protests of the 1960 Greensboro sit-ins that served as a catalyst in the civil rights movement. Protégés had the opportunity to take a tour through the museum’s exhibit and learn about plight of African Americans from slavery through the civil rights error. This was truly an “eye opening” experience for the Protégés. At the conclusion of the tour, the Protégés were taken to the campus of North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (NC A&T University) to participate in a campus tour and visit the statute of the A&T Four. They also had a chance to visit the HBCU Bennett College, a pivotal location for the civil rights movement in Greensboro, North Carolina and throughout the country.
TMPP Banquet 2019
On Saturday, June 1st, 2019 the Delta Omega Foundation INC. celebrated the successful completion of another great year of a mentor, mentee relationship as we recognized 12 young men at our end of the fiscal year "The Male Proteges' Program" (TMPP) banquet. This year's event was held at the Mount Olivet Baptist Church C. R. Tarrance Family life Center in Petersburg, VA. Each Protege' received a certificate of appreciation as well as special awards for leadership and high character attributes. The guest speaker for the event was New Jersey Assemblyman, Benjie E. Wimberly. The Honorable Wimberley enthusiastically encouraged and challenged each protege to build upon the principles in which TMPP incorporates as a guide for future success in life. We are proud of our Proteges and are looking forward to the 2019-2020 TMMP campaign. Congratulations to all of the Proteges'!
TMPP 2019-2020
Kick-Off Campaign and Seminar
On September 21, 2019, the Delta Omega Foundation Inc. held it’s kicked off campaign for “The Male Protégé Program” (TMPP) 2019-2020 calendar/mentor year. The kick-off was held at the Delta Omega Foundation Center of Excellence with a total of 21 protégés being present for registration as well as actively participating in the seminar that followed. Mr. Tharus Nixon was the facilitator for the seminar entitled “Planning Ahead”. He educated the protégés on the importance of being prepared ahead of time for all upcoming life events. He focused on having the protégés understand how “failing to plan, is planning to fail”. He also emphasized the idea and concept of how poor preparation promotes poor performance. The subject was related to everyday life experiences that the protégés could relate to such as; school, home, church, work, and sports practice. The seminar culminated with a practical exercise where each protégé wrote down their five-year plan and set goals for each year from middle school, high school and college.
Golf Tournament 2019
On Saturday, October 5th, 2019 the Delta Omega Foundation INC (DOFI) conducted it's 16th annual "Scholarship Golf Scramble". This year's event exceeded all expectations as a total of 71 golfers participated in what was a great day of food, fun, and fellowship. There were several prizes up for grabs this year to include; 1st place (Mens), 1st place (Women), Hole in One, Closest to the Line and others. 100% of the proceeds raised will be used to help support the DOFI's Tri-Cities of Petersburg, Hopewell and Colonial Heights and surrounding communities scholarship fund.
TMPP Seminar: November 2, 2019
"Leadership Forum"
On Saturday, November 2, 2019 the Delta Omega Foundation INC, "The Male Proteges' Program" (TMPP) conducted it's third seminar of the 2019-2020 campaign. The seminar session entitled "Leadership Form" was lead by Mr. Charles Sally, Logistics Manager for Coca-Cola. As customary in all of the TMMP seminars, the Proteges' began the session by introducing themselves to the group. This process is designed to enhance the Proteges' public speaking abilities and build overall confidence. Once the formal introductions were completed, Mr Sally facilitated an open dialogue on traits and qualities of effective leadership. He provided several examples of leadership throughout the history of the United States and notable world leaders as well. Mr. Sally's presentation sparked an energetic discussion which drew the interest of all Proteges' who were in attendance.
TMPP Community Service
On Saturday. November 23, 2019 The Male Protege' Program(TMPP) provided outstanding community service and support to several families in the Petersburg and surrounding areas. The Proteges', assisted by members of the Delta Omega Foundation INC. (DOFI), prepared and delivered 20 Thanksgiving baskets to families in need. Proteges' packed baskets with turkeys and all of the fixings and were team with DOFI mentors who assisted the young men as they delivered the items throughout the community.
An addition to preparing and delivering the the baskets the DOFI presented the "Hermanze Fauntleroy" award for superior service to Protege' Amond Hardy for his hard work and dedication to the TMPP.
The service provided to our community was not only rewarding but also provided an opportunity for great fellowship in which everyone in attendance throughly enjoyed!
DOFI Donates to CARES INC.
On November 25, 2019 the Delta Omega Foundation INC.(DOFI) provided several Thanksgiving baskets to "CARES INC". CARES is a non-profit organization which serves as an emergency shelter for women and children within the Tri-cities of Petersburg, Hopewell, Colonial Heights and surrounding communities.
Members of the CARES staff were available to receive the baskets and expressed their gratitude for the quick response of DOFI. Delta Omega Foundation INC. mission of "Service to Humanity" was on full display as an immediate opportunity for outreach was presented. The contribution made by DOFI to CARES INC is another example of its commitment to, "Not Just Talking About Service, but Being About Service".