04/07/12, Westbury, NY -  Sigma Beta Beta Chapter hosted their Annual Easter Egg Hunt at the Westbury Senior Care Community Center.  Over one hundred children between the ages of 3 to 8 years old participated in this wonderful event.  The Easter Bunny attended this occasion to show support to the children, and to take pictures with them.  This is one of the many social action programs that Sigma Beta Beta Chapter provides to the Westbury community.

Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. was founded on November 17, 1911 at Howard University.  This Fraternal Organization provides programs of social, cultural, and economic uplift to our community.  Sigma Beta Beta Chapter has been a pillar in the Village of Westbury since being established on April 24, 1983.  The Village of Westbury Mayor, Peter I. Caballano was also in attendance and participated in the festivities.

Sigma Beta Beta will be hosting  their First Annual Dr. Charles Drew Blood Drive and Health Fair at the United Methodist Church.  The date of this event is May 12^th, between the hours of  9 AM to 3 PM.  All are welcome.

8/13/11, Wantagh, NY – Sigma Beta Beta hosted the Corridor V Centennial Beach Party at Jones Beach in Wantagh New York. The chapters in Corridor V along with families celebrated our Fraternity One Hundredth Anniversary.

Sigma Beta Beta’s Basileus Brother Eric Harley, welcomed all as well as recognized the leadership in Corridor V.

Food, music, games and a beautiful day was provided for this event. There was an “old school” vs “new school” Step Down Competition and those who participated had a great time. The highlight of the day was the Centennial Celebration Tribute to our Founding Fathers. Purple and Gold floating candles were released into the air to represent our Founders: Brothers Edgar A. Love, Oscar J. Cooper, Frank C. Coleman, and Ernest E. Just.

Everyone that attended this event received a souvenir of a purple and gold wristband from Sigma Beta Beta for participating in this wonderful event at Jones Beach.

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Brothers of Corridor V attending  the Memorial Service.

03/11/12, Hempstead, New York – Sigma Beta Beta Chapter hosted this year’s Annual Corridor V Memorial Service at the Union Baptist Church located in Hempstead New York.  The formal ceremony was attended by 80 plus Brothers from various chapters comprising of Corridor V.  Following the ceremony, the host chapter provided the repast in the church’s basement where Brothers came together in Fellowship and Brotherhood in the true Omega spirit.

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Grand Basileus Andrew Ray with the Boys To Men Mentoring Group and the Brothers of SBB.

02/10/12, Harlem, New York – Sigma Beta Beta Chapter’s mentoring group “Boys To Men” attended the 16^th Annual Carter G. Woodson Program . The event took place at the Mother AME Zion Church in Harlem New York. The program was hosted by the Metropolitan Chapters, and was well attended by the community. Four members of the community were honored for their excellent work in serving humanity.

The “Boys To Men” Program is based out of Hempstead High School in Hempstead New York. Brother Bill Cherry is the chairman of this program and doing an excellent job with them. The purpose is to provide mentoring and coaching, and motivation to our African American and Latino young men. The program provides them with positive role models, and also positive events. Nine members were in attendance and were also acknowledged by the Metropolitan Omega Committee. Our 39^th Grand Basileus Brother Dr. Andrew Ray was in attendance and took pictures with the young men. Brother Thabite Boone, International Fatherhood Committee Chairman was also present for this event. He was available for picture taking with the young men, and spoke to them about future goals.

Throughout the program, the young men shared with the Brothers that they were impressed with the evening’s events and also impressed with our beloved organization Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. They all made it known that they too would like to become members once they enter college.

Talent Hunt Winner Cory Lamb pictured with the Brothers of SBB

01/28/12, Uniondale, New York – Sigma Beta Beta Chapter hosted its Annual Talent Hunt Program at Uniondale High School in Uniondale, New York. Over one hundred guests attended this years event and were pleased with the young performers of our community. Brother Jason “Roc” Smith, Chairman of the Talent Hunt Committee said there were 23 contestants that participated in this years program.

The competition was diverse from singing, dancing, and instrumental selections. The first place winner was tap dancer Cory Lamb. He had the crowd lift to their feet with his tap selection. Cory Lamb will be representing Sigma Beta Beta Chapter at our 64^th Annual Second District Conference which will be held in National Harbor Maryland.

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Brother Andre Randall with Lieutenant Travis Barton, Major Mary Moore and Brother Doran Thomas.

12/21/11, Freeport, NY – Sigma Beta Beta Chapter participated with The Salvation Army in their Annual Christmas Distribution Project which was held in Freeport New York.  The goal was to provide toys, clothing and food for needy families living in the Freeport area.  Families were selected through an application process and administered through the schools in the district and Salvation Army case management programs.

Once a family has been approved, they come to the center with their letter of approval.  Initially, they receive a large bag of toys for their children.  They were then escorted to a clothing area to select clothes for their children.  After selecting  clothing for their children, they are then escorted to the food pantry.  The families received a bag of food for the holiday.  A “Christmas helper” were assigned to each family to assist in the completion of the Christmas Distribution process.

Major Mary Moore, Corps Officer/Pastor of the Freeport Corps indicated that over 300 families participated in this years Annual Christmas Distribution Project.

Sigma Beta Beta Chapter was proud to assist in making a difference to needy families in the Freeport area during the holiday season.

Brothers Andre Randall and Rodgers Lewis showing their support to The Red Kettle Project.

11/26/11, Mineola, NY - Sigma Beta Beta Chapter participated in The Salvation Army Red Kettle Project at Roosevelt Field Shopping Mall in Long Island NewYork. The purpose of the Red Kettle Project is to raise money to help families in need during the holiday season. This project runs throughout the year to help those who are less fortunate than others.

According to the Salvation Army Web Site, in 1891 Salvation Army Captain Joseph McFee was distraught because there were so many poor individuals in San Francisco that were hungry. During the holiday season, he wanted to provide a Christmas dinner for the destitute. He only had one major hurdle to overcome – funding the project. The idea came to him after long and careful thought. His thoughts drifted back to his sailor days in Liverpool, England.. He remembered how at Stage Landing, where the boats came in, there was a large iron kettle called “Simpson’s Pot” which passers-by tossed in a coin or two to help the needy. The next day Captain McFee placed a similar iron kettle at the Oakland Ferry Landing at the foot of Market Street. Beside the pot, he placed a sign that read “Keep The Pot Boiling”. He soon had the money to see that the needy people were properly fed at Christmas. Sigma Beta Beta Chapter is involved with the Salvation Army Red Kettle Project because this is a special community outreach program which assists with the needy in the community.

Brother Andre Randall and Brother Dewitt Davis volunteering for The Red Kettle Project.

Sigma Beta Beta Brother Captain Fredrick Moss and family with Veteran George McGinnis and Brother Doran Thomas

11/24/11, Bronx, NY – Sigma Beta Beta Chapter Feed The Veterans Program took place on Thanksgiving Day at The James J. Peters Medical Center in the Bronx, New York. The goal of the chapter was to support our veterans during the Thanksgiving Holiday. Betsy Faden CTRS, is the  Recreation Therapist at the center was instrumental in the success of this program. The motto of the center is “Healthy Leisure Opportunities For All Veterans.”

Ms. Faden took us on a tour of the hospital wards at the center where we met the disabled veterans.  One veteran in particular, Vietnam veteran George McGinnis was receptive to us. He was the only veteran that took a photo with us. Touring the different wards, and talking with the veteran men and women, gave us the feeling of being proud and thankful for their service of protecting the country. We greeted many veterans on Thanksgiving day and could see how excited they were to see us through their warm reception.

When the day was over, we said farewells to the veterans, Sigma Beta Beta Chapter was proud to be a participant of the Thanksgiving event. Feeding Our Veterans not only means providing food, but it also means dedicating your time and making a veterans Thanksgiving more meaningful.   Thank you goes a long way.  Now that’s “Food For Thought. “

SBB Brother Captain Frederick Moss with Betsy Faden, Recreation Therapist CTRS and Brother Doran Thomas

Brother Thabiti Boone with President’s Award recipients SBB Brother Robert Hylton and wife Betty Hylton with Basileus Eric Harley.

11/6/11, Westbury, NY – Sigma Beta Beta Chapter Brother Robert L Hylton, Ph.D and his wife Betty Hylton, Ph.D, were the 2011 recipients of The President’s Volunteer Service Award from President Barack Obama at the Chapter’s Annual Achievement Week Program.  This award recognizes American individuals, groups or families who exemplify superior involvement in their communities.  The award  is issued by the President’s Council on Service and Civic Participation.  Brother Thabiti Boone, our International Fatherhood Committee Chairman, as well as a member of the President’s Council  presented the award on behalf of President Obama.

Brother Hylton was initiated into Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. in 1952 through Eta Gamma Chapter at Central State University.  Sister Betty Hylton is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. and was initiated in 1979 through  Epsilon Pi Omega Chapter in Queens New York.  She is currently the President of the Nassau County New York Graduate Chapter Pi Pi Omega.  The Hyltons have been a cornerstone of community involvement for the past 40 years and are showing no signs of slowing down. The President’s Volunteer Service Award was long over due and well deserved.