Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.

12th District
Social Action Committee
Chairman: Brother Shamann Walton (Theta Pi)
Email: shamannwalton@sbcglobal.net

Sub-Committee Chairs:
Brother Dr. Bernard Hardy- Health Initiatives
Brother Godfrey White- Political Action
John Hatcher III- NAACP Liaison

Committee Objectives:
The Social Action Committee, before entering upon its duties, shall prepare and submit to the
District Council for approval a program embracing social issues, including those of District-wide
scope, and the manner proposed in dealing with said issues. Also, it shall select the
Undergraduate and Graduate Chapters of the Year to be recognized at the District Meeting. The
District Council, in acting upon said program, shall set forth the Policy of the District with
respect to said District-wide issues for the guidance of the Committee, and a proper budget shall
be provided for the operation of the program. In addition, the Social Action Committee shall:
1. Prepare and submit to the District Council for approval a program embracing social issues,
including those of District-wide scope, and the manner proposed in dealing with said issues
2. Inform the Brotherhood about important health information and ways to prevent diabetes,
obesity and other harmful ailments
3. To keep the Brotherhood abreast of legislation, decisions and information that affect us as a
people
4. To adhere to the international standard for judging Social Action Chapters of the Year
(COTY) at the Large chapter, Small chapter and Undergraduate levels
5. Publish the Social Action criteria for evaluating District Chapters of the Year
6. Conduct workshops at the District Council and District Meetings on the “best of the best”
chapter practices regarding “Chapter of the Year” attainment
7. Collect and evaluate Portfolio information for Chapter of the Year (COTY)
8. Submit the COTY portfolios to the International Social Action Chairman
9. Present awards to all Social Action award winners at the annual District Meeting
10. Conduct any committee meetings as necessary

Past & Upcoming Activities:

Sub-Committee Objective Activity Deadline Status/Comments
Social Action Select Chapter Conducted Judging at July, 2010: COTY Winners:
International this year’s Conclave in Conclave Undergraduate 07-08: Pi
Chapter of the Year Raleigh, North Carolina. (Completed) Gamma (Norfolk State),
Winners along with 08-09: Alpha Gamma
other District (Savannah State);
Social Action Small Graduate 07-08 and
Chairmen. 08-09: Theta Omega
(Louisville, KY);
Large Graduate 07-08: Psi
Alpha Alpha (Fairfax
Sub-Committee Objective Activity Deadline Status/Comments
County, VA): 08-09: Rho
Beta Beta (Houston, TX).
Social Action Coordinate (with Conference calls with Ongoing Conversations have been
SAC Sub- Sub-Committee chairs to conducted with
Committee Chairs) plan SAC agenda for subcommittee chairs and
a SAC plan of 2010-2011 and correspondence is ongoing
action for 2010- conference calls with the with International Social
2011. International Social Action Chair.
Action Body.
Social Action Assist those in need Encouraged Brothers to July 22-30, The Brotherhood
with items that donate cell phones, 2010: Conclave disseminated these items at
provide for their eyeglasses, men’s suits, (Completed). a local Raleigh YMCA
well being and and adult tennis shoes at during the Conclave.
address their basic the Conclave in Raleigh. Hundreds of people
needs. benefited from the donated
goods.
Social Action Mentor young Northern California Area August 13, This camping trip was
Black males to help Wide Youth camping 2010-August successful and attended by
guide them on trip. 15, 2010. 24 young men (more
paths to success. information below).
Health and Inform the Distribute Health and Starting The next Newsletter is
Wellness Brotherhood about Wellness Electronic February 2010. forthcoming shortly.
important health Newsletter Quarterly
tips and ways to
prevent diabetes,
obesity and other
harmful ailments
within the Black
community.
Political Acton To keep the Work with district on June 21, 2010 Second Annual Omega
Brotherhood Omega Days at the and ongoing. Day at the Capitol.
abreast of Capitol, as well as create
legislation, a district wide Political
decisions, and Action Platform
information that
affects us as a
people.

Recommendations:
Sub-Committee Recommendation Purpose Financial Target Start
Impact Date
Social Action Continue to work on End the cycle of violence and Varies Ongoing
programs that guide our disrespect and lack of
African American young motivation for education within
men in the appropriate our young black men
direction.
Social Action All chapters should Motivating and Preparing None Saturday
participate in or support Black (Male) Youth to October 23rd,
Tau Tau Chapters 17th Succeed!!! 2010
Annual Youth
Leadership Conference
and Mentorship Program
Health and Appoint new Health and To create more education None ASAP
Wellness Wellness Sub opportunities for the Brothers
Sub-Committee Recommendation Purpose Financial Target Start
Impact Date
Committee Chair for the around health and wellness
District information
Political Action Work with district To influence state legislation None Ongoing
leadership in planning that particularly affects African
the Omega Days at the Americans in California.
Capitol event for 2011.

Political Action Each Chapter Should To allow all eligible voters the None Now until 3
Conduct at least one opportunity to vote and be a weeks prior to
Voter Registration event voice in the democratic process the November
between now and the 2nd election
November 2nd General
Election

Recent Highlights:
1. Northern California area chapters (Sigma Iota, Delta Iota Iota, and Theta Pi) took 24 young
men on an area-wide camping trip on August 13, 2010-August15, 2010.
a. The purpose of this camping trip was two-fold.
i. First, set a foundation for cross-chapter and ongoing area wide mentoring activities
for youths being mentored by Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. across NorCal Area
Chapters.
ii. Second, bring these young men together to collectively address a major community
issue and continue to address that issue within their own communities.
b. The young men in attendance ranged from ages 12-18. These young men participated
in Team Building activities, workshops and planning sessions in order to address
pertinent issues and concerns within their various communities.
c. Having come from the Modesto/Stockton, Oakland/Berkeley, and Richmond/Vallejo
areas, these young men have experienced similar problems within their communities.
Going forward, the youth have the choice of conducting one big project in their own
communities or coming together again and conducting a project as a collective body in
one of their perspective communities.
d. By connecting our community of youth mentees, the camping trip created a sense of
belonging and teaming across and among mentees and mentors, accelerated relationship
building across chapters in an extended and secluded setting, and resulted in
identification of future NorCal Area Wide community service initiatives.