2022 District Awards

The Brothers of Psi Alpha Alpha pose with the 5 Awards received at the District Meeting

On Saturday, April 2, 2022, at Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated's 89th Annual Third District Meeting, Psi Alpha Alpha Chapter (PsiAA) and two of its members were recognized for the service they have provided the fraternity as well as the work they perform in the community. The Third District encompasses 43 graduate and undergraduate chapters in Virginia and the District of Columbia.

The awards received were as follows:
🏆Third District Graduate Large Chapter of the Year Omega Year 2020-21.
🏆Third District Fatherhood Initiative Large Chapter of the Year 2021.
🏆Third District Youth Academy Program (Mentoring) Large Chapter of the Year 2021.
🥇Third District Superior Service Award – Bro. Michael Frazier.
🥇Third District Founders Lifetime Achievement Award – Bro. Alcindor Rosier.

PsiAA's Basileus, Bro. W.J. Williams, Jr. summed it up perfectly, “We are humbled and delighted to be recognized for the work we do in and around our community. PsiAA will continue to be an innovative and progressive chapter carrying on the legacy of supporting Fairfax County and its residents".

The Brothers of Psi Alpha Alpha receive the Graduate Chapter of the year Award

Ghana boreholes

On October 27th Psi Alpha Alpha Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. , along with the Bernie L. Bates Foundation, Inc provided payment of $4000 and the associated presentation placard to the brothers of Tau Chi Chapter in Ghana via the Omega Charities, Inc. with a ‘borehole’ (well) that is intended to support the Grand Basileus’ Water For Life initiative, which is to provide 24 boreholes supporting the townships outside of the capital city of Accra.

The placard included a verse from Isaiah 44:3-4:

for I will pour out water on him who is thirsty, and streams on the dry ground.
 I will pour out My Spirit on your offspring and My blessing on your descendants.
And they will spring up among the grass like willows by the streams of water.”

 

The chosen location for the sponsored borehole was Akwamufie East, the state and seat capital of the Akwamu state or kingdom. It is located along the Akuapim-Togo range, the Volta River and in the Eastern Region. It is the town where the Paramount Chief, Odeneho Kwafo-Akoto III and Queen Nana Afrakoma II reside and administer their operations.

Akwamufie East has a population of 1500 people. It is a farming community with the main crop being pineapples and other vegetables. Average medium income is $50 per month. Most people get their water from the nearby river which is also used to bathe the people as well as their livestock. This causes waterborne diseases such as diarrhea and malaria. It promotes infestation and often results in a high infant mortality rate. Access to clean water was essential to the dire public health experiences by the people in this region.

Due to rains and flooding, the commissioning ceremony was delayed until November 17, 2021. However, the excitement and appreciation from the villagers on this day, the 110th anniversary of the founding of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. made this occasion more special for the brothers. It was a greater joy to see that despite the challenges, the people of Akwamufie remembered to first thank God for the blessings of clean water for life.

 

 

Election Polling Site Assistance 2020

When the call was sounded to engage in one of the most consequential elections in recent memory, the Voter Registration, Education, and Mobilization (VREM) Committee of the Psi Alpha Alpha Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. responded.  Committee Chairman Anthony Britt, in partnership with the Fairfax County Board of Elections, identified Belle View Elementary School in Alexandria as a prime polling location to support voters and poll workers.

More than 25 brothers maintained a presence at Belle View from 6 am to 7 pm to providing snacks, coffee, PPE, and an assortment of beverages to voters and volunteers, and on-site assistance curbside voters.  Fairfax County Board Supervisor Dan Storck (Mount Vernon District) stopped visit to the location, encourage voters, and speak with the chapter on activity in the Fairfax County community.  The day was a success as the Psi Alpha Alpha VREM committee supported what turned out to be a presidential election boasting the highest turnout in over a century.

PsiAA-BLB I Believe I Can Fly

On Sunday, August 9, 2020, Brothers of the Psi Alpha Alpha Chapter (MANUP Mentoring Program), Third District of The Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. collaborated with Bernie L. Bates in Fairfax Virginia. They presented Mr. James D. Stewart III with a $2,000 check for continued flight lessons for the I Believe I Can Fly Program. The presentation took place at the Manassas Regional Airport just before James conducted his fly training session with the flight instructor Brad Teerlink. James current has approximately 10 plus hours of flight time. James attends Fairfax High School and is a rising senior. James began his aviation journey in the summer of 2019 as a student pilot to obtain a private pilot’s license, the first step in acquiring his commercial pilot’s license. He enjoys reading, flying, gaming, drawing, and spending time with friends/family. He is a member of the National Association of Rocketry and the Third Baptist Church Audio/Visual Ministry.

PsiAA and BLB, First Responder’s COVID-19 Catering Donation – Aug 2020

On Aug 12, 2020, the Brothers of Psi Alpha Alpha Chapter, Third District, The Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., and the Bernie L. Bates Foundation, Inc., joined forces to make a positive impact on First Responders in Fairfax, County, Virginia who continue to work diligently to ensure they manage the health and care of residents who have been impacted, as a result of COVID-19. The Chapter's Basileus (Brother Eric Kelly, Sr.) and the Foundation's Vice President (Brother Jerome "Duke" Haggins) donated the fourth of five monthly contributions to Rx Catering – DC Metro. The participants presented a $1,000.00 check to the owner, Ms. Cheron Burns, at her office. It will enable Rx Catering to provide an estimated 100 meals to caregivers in various locations across Fairfax County, Virginia.

PsiAA and BLB, First Responder’s COVID-19 Catering Donation – May 2020

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On May 15, 2020, the Brothers of Psi Alpha Alpha (PsiAA) Chapter, Third District, The Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. and the Bernie L. Bates Foundation, Inc. (BLB), collaborated to make a positive impact on the First Responders in Fairfax, County, Virginia who are diligently working to ensure they manage the health and care for our residents who has been impacted, as a result of COVID-19. The chapter and BLB presented and pledge to donation a total of $5,000.00 in five monthly installments to various hospitals and/or healthcare institutions within Fairfax county. The Chapter’s Basileus (Brother Eric Kelly, Sr.) and the Foundation’s Treasurer (Brother Jeff Owens) donated the first of five monthly contributions to Rx Catering – DC Metro. The $1,000.00 check was presented to Ms. Cheron Burns, a minority business owner, at her office to provide an estimated 100 meals to the caregivers at INOVA Lorton Hospital Emergency Room, Kaiser Woodbridge Emergency Room, and Mount Pharmacy in Fairfax County, Virginia.

MANUP Banquet Jan 2020

   

On January 29, 2020, the Brothers of Psi Alpha Alpha Chapter, Third District Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc MANUP Mentoring Program presented awards to the Mount Vernon High School Football team in Fairfax Virginia. There were 23 students who completed the 10 week study hall course from September thru November. The students were presented with certificates and the top 5 students received a $50 dollar gift cards courtesy of Target. The MANUP Program has over 40 students in the program and executes a bi-monthly lecture series at Mount Vernon High School throughout the school year.

“The most important thing is to try and inspire people so that they can be great in whatever they want to do.”
~Kobe Bryant

    Bro. W.J Williams Jr. (Vice Basileus), Bro. Michael Frazier, Jordan Reid (12th Grade), Bro. Cozy Bailey Jr., Bro Tony Wells

    Bro. W.J Williams Jr. (Vice Basileus), Bro. Michael Frazier, Mekhi Robinson (10th Grade), Bro. Cozy Bailey Jr, Bro. Tony Wells

    Bro. W.J Williams Jr. (Vice Basileus), Bro. Michael Frazier, Bro. Robert Overbey (11th Grade), Bro. Cozy Bailey Jr., Bro. Tony Wells

    Bro. W.J Williams Jr. (Vice Basileus), Ta’Mon Hendricks (10th Grade), Bro. Michael Frazier

PsiAA Quarterly 5k and Fellowship Aug 2019

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On August 3, 2019, the men of Psi Alpha Alpha (PsiAA) Chapter, Third District, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. hosted our quarterly 5k Walk/Run at Robert E. Lee High School in Springfield, Va. The 5k was followed by the fellowship breakfast at Delia’s Pizzeria & Grill in Springfield, Va. This event was created to promote a healthy lifestyle for the brothers as well their families and friends.

Several brothers, to include their family and friends came out to participate, Everyone endured the heat and participated in several activities such as Flutter kicks, Push-ups, Jumping jacks, Bear crawl, high knees, and butt kicks (to name a few) and had great fellowship while improving their health. In total, over 30 miles were walked or ran by those participating in the event.

During the breakfast, everyone (brothers, family, and friends) enjoyed the fellowship as it gave them time to continue to develop, build, and strengthen their existing and budding new friendships. Behold how good and pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity.

PsiAA & Washington Lee HS – Blood Drive

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On April 3, 2019, the men of Psi Alpha Alpha (PsiAA) Chapter, Third District, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. co-sponsored and provided operational assistance to Washington-Lee High School. This marks the second time that the chapter collaborated with Washington-Lee high school staff and students in support of this worthy and impactful event. The chapter brothers volunteered, supplied wrist band, and provided assistance wherever needed to ensure a successful event. This event serves as first of the many Psi Alpha Alpha Chapter blood drives this year to commemorate the work and spirit of our brother, the Honorable Charles Drew.

This yearly blood drive continue to be very important in the community, as it provided the students, staff, and any other volunteers an opportunity to donate blood via the INOVA Health System blood donation team for patients in need throughout the community. This service was provided free of charge and was open to the public.

This was a successful event as noted by approximately 60 donors. There were initially 70 plus student consent forms and about 10-15 teachers/staff who volunteered, in addition two PsiAA brother donating blood for an initial anticipated 70 - 80 participants.  The collected results consisted of approximately 75 blood products. The efforts will benefit an estimated 225 patients.

The organizer (Ms. Timica Shivers) of the Washington-Lee High School continues to demonstrate great leadership and tremendous enthusiasm during the event. She voiced her appreciation to the brothers of Psi Alpha Alpha Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Participating Psi Alpha Alpha brothers for this event: Leroy Latten, Kenneth Younger, Craig Spraggins, and Calvin Beidleman