Our Mission:
The mission of Omega Psi Phi
Fraternity, Incorporated and Chi Phi Chapter will be to bring about the
union of college men of similar high ideals of scholarship and manhood in
order:
1. To occupy a progressive, helpful
and constructive place in the civic and political life of this community and the
nation.
2. To encourage the Brothers to work
hard for the causes of humanity, freedom, and dignity of our communities.
3. To work closely with our youth,
and provide aid to the less fortunate by assisting and encouraging individuals
to achieve higher social, economic, and intellectual status.
Chapter Profile:
The history of Chi Phi Chapter, located in Denver, Colorado, the Queen
City of the Plains, dates back to the year 1927. During this time there
were several detached members of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity residing in
Denver. The members were Dr. Clarence F. Holmes, who was at the time the
District Representative of the Eighth District; Fritz Cansler of Pi Omega
Chapter of Baltimore, Maryland; Archiec McKinney of Theta Chapter, Wiley
College, Marshall, Texas; and Bazella G. Rainey of Psi Chapter, Morehouse
College, Atlanta, Georgia.
As a result of a series of meetings and the
approval of the Supreme Council, permission was given to establish a chapter in
Denver, Colorado. On December 26, 1927, a formal initiation was held, and Dr.
J.H.P. Westbrook, Dr. T.T. McKinney, Thomas Campbell, Esq., Frank Brickler,
Preston Wooten, and Dudley B. Luck became members of the fraternity in the new
chapter known as Chi Phi.
From the begginning, down through the years
to the present time, Chi Phi chapter has played an important part in many types
of activities in Denver. Its members have exemplified the four cardinal
principles of Scholarship, Manhood, Perseverance, and Uplift as they have gone
about their different ways in contributing to the growth of the city. It would
be difficult to attempt to list the many achievements of the men who have been
and who presently are members of this chapter. Name any worthwhile activity, and
one will find men of this chapter taking a leading role.
The members of the chapter have dedicated
themselves to continue to carry out the will of Omega. It is this fact alone
which guides the men as they constantly contribute to the growth of better and
more fruitful activities in Denver.
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