Omega Psi Phi Important Dates in History exam study guide questions and answers(graded A+)

Who wrote the first OPP history book and what's the name? Herman Dreer - The History of OPP Fraternity: A Brotherhood of Negro College Men, 1911 to 1939. When was the 1st chapter chartered? December15, 1911 at Howard University Brainpower Read More Previous Play Next Rewind 10 seconds Move forward 10 seconds Unmute 0:00 / 0:15 Full screen When was the 1st issue of the Omega Bulletin printed? 1928 The first HQ building was where? 107 Rhode Island Ave. Northwest, in 1949 Who was the second honorary member of OPP? Colonel Charles Young. During a meeting on March 8, 1912, after the national constitution was rejected. When was Colonel Charles Young commissioned? 1889 at West Point, becoming the third black American to do so. He was assigned to the 9th Cavalry Buffalo Soldiers. Who were the first 10 Grand Basilei? 1 - Edgar Amos Love, 2- Oscar James Cooper, 3- Edgar Amos Love, 4- George A. Hall, 5- James C. McMorries, 6- Clarence F. Holmes, 7- Raymond G. Robinson, 8- Harold K. Thomas, 9- J. Alston Atkins, 10- John W. Love. What happened on November 15, 1911? Edgar Amos Love, Oscar James Cooper and Frank Coleman met in the office of Associate Professor Ernest Everette Just to discuss the possibility of founding a fraternity. What happened on November 17, 1911? Omega Psi Phi was founded, the name, motto and cardinal principles were decided on. The pin and escutcheon were designed. November 23, 1911 Grand Chapter was established and the officers were elected; Edgar A. Love - Grand Basileus, Oscar J. Cooper - Keeper of Records, Frank Coleman - Keeper of Seal. Charter members of Alpha Chapter were chosen. December 8, 1911 Constitution was read and adopted. Each member signed it and submitted it to Howard President, Dr. Wilbur P. Thirkield. December 15, 1911 Alpha Chapter was chartered with temporary officers; Frank Coleman, Basileus; Edgar Amos Love, Keeper of Records; Oscar James Cooper, Keeper of Seal. January 26, 1912 Constitution recognition was deferred February 21, 1912 Alpha Chapter balloted on new members. February 28, 1912 Ernest E. Just became first honorary member. First four initiated members entered the fraternity.. March 8, 1912 Official report received from the University Council offering local recognition. Colonel Charles Young became the second honorary member. Fall 1913 First fraternity house at 322 T St, NW February 6, 1914 Beta Chapter October 28, 1914 Omega Psi Phi incorporated by the US Congress March 1917 Gamma Chapter, Boston, chartered. Bishop Love was attending University of Boston Fall 1917 War chapter chartered at Ft. Des Moines, IA Early 1918 The war chapter at Howard was chartered November 1920 Lambda Chapter, the first graduate chapter was chartered in Norfolk, VA. It's now Lambda Omega.