Since its humble beginning in 1927, the Phi Phi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. continues to be on the front line, leveraging its power, influence and commitment to the uplift of our people and the Richmond Community.
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ATTENTION ESSENTIAL WORKERS
Submit photos of Essential workers or any Brother on the front line to be featured in the Third District News and in the Que Gram.
Not everyone can work from home, and the Third District and the Que Gram are recognizing the essential workers who are on the job every day. From grocery stores and fire stations to construction sites and hospitals, our friends and neighbors are making sure the work gets done. Submit photos and a brief statement of brothers at work by June 20, and we will feature those photos in a gallery in the 3rd District News and in the Que Gram. Thanks for being on the job during this uncertain time, Bro. John D. Pride, editor.
Submit photos and brief statement to:
johnarhopsiq@yahoo.com
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THIRD DISTRICT VIRTUAL MEETING
PHI PHI CHAPTER - DELEGATES
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The Third District meeting will be hosted virtually rather than gathering for a physical assembly. The virtual meeting will be held on Saturday May 23, 2020 from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. Phi Phi Delegates include: Bro. Charles Fordham, Bro. Jamal Kelly, Bro. Jay Allen, Bro. James Carver, Bro. Doug Smith, Bro. Vincent Robinson, Bro. William Prentiss and Bro. Ronald Dingle. The registered brothers will conduct the business of the fraternity and will vote on some important matters.
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YOU BET YOUR LIFE
You Bet Your Life is Spencer Christian’s autobiography. A native of Charles City County, he is a graduate of Ruthville High School and Hampton Institute. He was a broadcast journalist for a local television station in Richmond. When I taught eighth grade civics at Mosby Middle School, I invited him to visit my classroom. He easily established rapport with my students. He later served as a weatherman for a national television station.
In this book, he revealed how physically draining it was to broadcast live from areas which were affected by tornadoes, hurricanes and ice storms. He achieved much and he worked hard; yet, he had a financial downfall due to his being a gambler. He made a million dollars a year; however, he declared bankruptcy twice. His first wife divorced him and he lost his home. He disappointed his two children.
As I was reading this book, I thought about my mother. She always taught her ten children that it was not what one made in life but it was what one did with his/her earnings. Eula, Lloyd and I were all in college at the same time. My mother made $1.60 an hour. Each Friday, Eula and Lloyd who were students at Saint Paul’s College during the time would meet her at the factory in Lawrenceville. She would give each one of them $6.00. She would then go to the post office and send me a money order to Virginia State College for the same amount. She still had to pay for her weekly transportation bill to and from work. She practiced her philosophy. Of course, she could not have done this if Daddy had not had a good job at Bethlehem Steel Mill. Her investment in education still pays dividends.
When one does 99 good things, no one remembers. When one does one wrong thing, no one ever forgets. Hopefully, Christian will be remembered for his many achievements in life. ‘‘He is more to be pitied than censured.” I highly recommend his book.
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Upcoming Events
- Tuesday June 2, 2020 Virtual Executive Meeting 6:00 pm
- Wednesday June 10, 2020 Virtual Chapter 7:00 pm
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82ND GRAND VIRTUAL CONCLAVE
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The 82ND Grand Conclave will be hosted virtually rather than gathering for a physical assembly in Tampa, FL. The virtual Conclave will be conducted at the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. International Headquarters (IHQ) in Decatur, Ga. IHQ, encourages you to attend the virtual Conclave. The business of the fraternity of will be conducted and you will vote on some important matters that will shape the fraternity going forward. The updated Conclave agenda will be published and available to registrants by June 1, 2020. Registration for the 82nd Grand Conclave will remain open until June 30, 2020.
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Brothers start your day in prayer and praise.
Each morning, Monday through Friday at 6:30 am EST and the First Sunday of each month at 9:00 am EST. God will hear our voice as we bring our request to Him and wait expectantly. Also advise if you have special prayer requests by emailing them to
PRAYINGOMEGAS@GMAIL.COM
Dial (712)775-7031 Passcode/Meeting ID: 674-166-340# There is power in prayer - join us for Strong prayer with a spirit of expectancy for Strong results!
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Bro. James Carver - Basileus 2011 - 2013
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Bro. William Prentiss - Basileus 2013 - 2015
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Bro. Jay Allen - Immediate Pass Basileus
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Bro. Charles Fordham- Current Basileus
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The "Que Gram" a publication of ΦΦ Chapter of ΩΨΦ Fraternity, Inc., delivered through e-mail. For consideration for publication, submit your articles and photos, suggestions, comments or concerns to:
John D. Pride, Editor
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