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Sis. Brandi M. Daniel Worthy Matron Omega Chapter No. 60 |
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Omega Chapter No. 60 O.E.S. |
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Theme: “Embracing Our Community” Motto: “No man is an island, entire or itself, everyman is a piece of the continent, a part of the main” Scripture: “Now the multitude of those who believed were of one heart and one soul; neither did anyone say that any of the things he possessed was his own, but they had all things in common.?” Acts 4:32 Color: Red Flower: White Rose Songs: “Never Would Have Made It” “Yesterday” |
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HISTORY
OMEGA CHAPTER NO. 60 O.E.S. - P.H.A.
Omega Chapter No. 60 was organized as an U.D. (Under Dispensation) Club on March 25, 1961 at the Masonic Temple in Newark, New Jersey under the Jurisdiction of Hudson County in Bayonne, New Jersey. Under the leadership of Grand Worthy Matron Madre Jerome and Grand Worthy Patron Julian Foster, Omega Chapter No. 60 received its Charter on October 13, 1962 at 107 Belmont Avenue, Jersey City, New Jersey. Petition was granted to the following Chartered Members: PM Edith Willmont*, PM Dorothy Cummings*, PM Louise Ellison, PM Clyde Ledbetter, PM Margaret Mayo*, Sis. Hester Lee*, PM Marie Venable, PM Jessie Winds*, Sis. Lillian Thorpe, Bro. Marion Winds*, PP Curtis Witherspoon, PP Eulias Ellison*, PP Thomas Mayo* and PP Samuel Elder*.
Members of Omega Chapter have been active in serving the 7th O.E.S. District and Oziel Grand Chapter. PM Clyde Ledbetter served the position of Worthy Dean to the Seventh O.E.S. District School. PP Leo Williams* held the position of Grand District Lecturer, PM Esther R. Welch and PM Maggie L. Murphy served the capacity of District Secretary. Our late PM Nanie L. Venable* worked with the Youth Felicitares on the District level. PP Curtis Witherspoon recently held the office of Grand Sentinel of Oziel Grand Chapter and WM Susan Alston-McRae served as Secretary of the Grand Resolutions Committee and a member of the Grand Choir. PM Janet Witherspoon has chaired and serves on the Grand Floral Committee of Oziel Grand Chapter, O.E.S. - P.H.A. for the Jurisdiction of New Jersey.
Under the administration of PM Esther R. Welch and PP Isaac Murphy, a Christmas Project was organized to entertain children by giving a Christmas Party with Santa, food and toys. Omega Chapter also sponsors a Pre-Thanksgiving Cocktail Sip (November), an Annual Breakfast (January) and a Senior Citizen Luncheon (March). This year the Chapter will sponsor their first Past Matron and Past Patron annual affaire.
*Deceased
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Acceptance Speech May 2, 2008
Good Evening,
I stand before you honored and humbled to be chosen as your Worthy Matron of Omega Chapter No. 60. I thank you for believing that I would have the strength and determination to carry our Chapter to the next level.
My prayer is that we live by the words of the Scripture chosen for this year, Acts 4:32, which states “Now the multitudes of those who believed were of one heart and one soul; neither did anyone say that any of the things he possessed was his own, but they had all things in common.” We must remember that we are not just an organization but also a family. In order for the family to grow, every member must play a part in nurturing and being committed to every member of the family’s wellbeing. We must also realize that this family extends outside of these walls. We must reach out to the community with open arms and a welcome smile to let them know that they too are our family and can seek refuge here.
I would like to give a special thanks to my mother, Past Matron Merelyn Daniel, for introducing me to this beautiful Order and for being my No. 1 cheerleader. I would also like to thank all of the Past Matrons for guiding and nurturing me to the East. I pray that you continue to be my backbone.
I wish to congratulate Bro. Wesley Hall on being elected Worthy Patron and for unselfishly taking this trip for the 7th time and all the newly elected and appointed officers.
In closing I would like to leave you with this poem entitled “The Eastern Star:” Taking time to teach someone to be their better self. Helping them to understand, knowledge over wealth. Earning trust is paramount, Caring helps a lot. Ever living God filled lives, giving all you’ve got. A sister is a special breed who takes you by the hand. Stepping right up to the plate, working on demand. Tireless she gives her all to build upon the Order. Enter now a brand new soul, and eastern driven daughter. Realize your full potential, know just who you are. Not that you don’t shine within, just like a shinning star. Stand firm upon your principles or fall for anything. Taking small and splintered scraps of what the world may bring. Ask yourself a simple question, “Am I ready for the Tasks?” Ready at a moments notice to do just what God asks!
Fraternally yours, Sis. Brandi Daniel Worthy Matron |
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