Mandated Programs

Manhood. Scholarship. Perseverance. Uplift.

The members of the Epsilon Iota Chapter take pride in fulfilling our commitment to service, humanity, and to our Fraternity's internationally-mandated programs.

ACHIEVEMENT WEEK
is observed each November and is designed to
recognize those individuals at the local and international levels
who have contributed to community uplift. A High School Essay Contest is to be held in
conjunction with Achievement Week.
 
SCHOLARSHIP
promotes academic excellence among the undergraduate
members. Graduate chapters provide financial assistance to student
members and non-members.
 
SOCIAL ACTION PROGRAMS
Chapters participate in activities that will uplift
their communities. Some of the activities include: voter registration, Assault on
Illiteracy; Habitat for Humanity; mentoring; and participation in fundraisers for charitable organizations.
 
TALENT HUNT PROGRAM
provides exposure, encouragement and financial
assistance to talented young people participating in the performing arts. Winners
are awarded recognition and may be given college scholarships.
 
MEMORIAL SERVICE
March 12th of each year chapters conduct an
appropriate service to recall the memory of those members who have entered
into Omega Chapter.
 
RECLAMATION AND RETENTION
A concerted effort at the international,
district and local levels to retain
active brothers and return inactive brothers to full
participatory status.
 
COLLEGE ENDOWMENT FUND
Each year the fraternity gives at least
$50,000 to historically black college and universities in furtherance of Omega’s
commitment to provide philanthropic support.
 
HEALTH INITIATIVES
Chapters facilitate, participate and coordinate activities
that promote good health practices. Some of the programs are the Charles Drew
Blood Drive and partnership with the American Diabetes Association.
 
VOTER REGISTRATION,
EDUCATION AND MOBILIZATION
Chapters facilitate and participate in activities that uplift their communities through the
power of the vote.
 
NAACP
Every district and chapter of the fraternity is required to maintain a Life
Membership at Large in the NAACP. All members of the fraternity are
encouraged to join the NAACP.