PSI PHI CHAPTER CONCLUDES SUCCESSFUL ACHIEVEMENT WEEK PROGRAMS

WINSTON-SALEM, NC ⸻ The Psi Phi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. recently concluded a weeklong of activities as part of the fraternity’s International Achievement Week, recognized across Omega-dom in all corners of the universe from November 11-17. 

This year’s theme was “Omega Men Building a Better Society with Friendship as a Foundation.” The activities got underway on Veterans Day with a breakfast to honor local veterans, followed the next day with a virtual wellness seminar by Psi Phi Chapter and Beta Beta Chapter – Psi Phi Bro. Dr. John Card presenting. The following evening, Psi Phi brothers volunteered at Samaritan Ministries soup kitchen and homeless shelter. 

On November 14, it was standing room only as Psi Phi Chapter held its annual Achievement Week Awards Banquet – under the leadership of Basileus Richard Watkins and the guidance of Achievement Week Chair Linwood Jerald. The week culminated with a fellowship church service at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Winston-Salem on November 17, which coincided with the organization’s founding 113 years ago and was attended by more than two dozen brothers. Psi Phi made a $1,900.00 donation to the church’s Senior Life Enrichment Center. 

“I applaud the Brothers of Psi Phi Chapter for honoring our Founders by enthusiastically participating in the Achievement Week programs,” Basileus Watkins said. “We will take this enthusiasm and parlay it throughout the year as we endeavor to create a better community.” 

Mt. Zion Pastor Rev. Dr. Serenus T. Churn Sr. was named the Psi Phi Chapter Citizen of the Year. Additional award winners were: Bro. James Singletary (Manhood); Bro. Rhett Butler (Scholarship); Bro. Cedric Russell and Joseph Bruinton (Perseverance); Bro. Nick Lloyd (Uplift); Bro. Galvin Crisp (Superior Service); Bro. Henry Ashe (Founders); and Bro. Tim Smith and Bro. Murray Miller (Omega Man of the Year). Awards were also presented by Mu Epsilon Chapter of Winston-Salem State University and Lambda Eta Chapter of Wake Forest University. The International High School Essay Contest winner was Coby Mack of Parkland High School. 

 The awards banquet speaker was Sheriff Bro. Bobby Kimbrough. He encouraged the brothers and those in attendance to “stand in the gap” to address issues in the community that affect young Black men. The emcee was Bro. Richard L. Williams.