{"id":16010,"date":"2025-05-15T16:28:56","date_gmt":"2025-05-15T16:28:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wordpress.thetruthtoledo.com\/?p=16010"},"modified":"2025-05-15T16:29:03","modified_gmt":"2025-05-15T16:29:03","slug":"omega-psi-phi-fraternity-inc-fourth-district-hosts-84th-annual-district-meeting-in-toledo-ohio","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/wordpress.thetruthtoledo.com\/index.php\/2025\/05\/15\/omega-psi-phi-fraternity-inc-fourth-district-hosts-84th-annual-district-meeting-in-toledo-ohio\/","title":{"rendered":"Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Fourth District Hosts 84th Annual District Meeting in Toledo, Ohio"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_16011\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16011\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-16011\" src=\"http:\/\/wordpress.thetruthtoledo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Alan-Dinkins-Vince-Davis-Keith-Jordan-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"http:\/\/wordpress.thetruthtoledo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Alan-Dinkins-Vince-Davis-Keith-Jordan-300x200.jpg 300w, http:\/\/wordpress.thetruthtoledo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Alan-Dinkins-Vince-Davis-Keith-Jordan-370x246.jpg 370w, http:\/\/wordpress.thetruthtoledo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Alan-Dinkins-Vince-Davis-Keith-Jordan.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-16011\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Alan Dinkins, Vince Davis, Keith Jordan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>By Alexandria Leatherberry<br \/>\n<\/strong><strong>The Truth Reporter<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Fourth District of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. held\u00a0its 84th Annual District Meeting May 1 &#8211; May 4, 2025, at the Hilton Garden Inn Toledo Downtown. This year\u2019s gathering, hosted by the Xi Tau, Delta Epsilon, and Omega Epsilon Chapters, brought together fraternity brothers, Quettes and friends for a weekend of fellowship, impactful programming, and community engagement.<\/p>\n<p>Brother Michael P. West, 36th Fourth District Representative, expressed his excitement for the meeting, stating:<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI look forward to a professional, informative, and festive 84th District Meeting with brothers throughout the Fourth District, Omega, and the communities we serve. We encourage early registration and invite all to embrace the best of what the Fourth District has to offer.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-16013\" style=\"font-size: 16px;\" src=\"http:\/\/wordpress.thetruthtoledo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/DSC_4588-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"http:\/\/wordpress.thetruthtoledo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/DSC_4588-300x200.jpg 300w, http:\/\/wordpress.thetruthtoledo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/DSC_4588-370x246.jpg 370w, http:\/\/wordpress.thetruthtoledo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/DSC_4588.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Devin Moore Health Symposium (May 1, 6-8 PM, Hilton Garden Inn) \u2013 Promoting wellness and health awareness.<\/li>\n<li>Fatherhood Initiative (May 2, 12-1:30 PM, MLK Boys Academy) \u2013 Encouraging positive male mentorship.<\/li>\n<li>STEM Program (May 1, 3-5 PM, University of Toledo) \u2013 Inspiring future generations in science, technology, engineering, and math.<\/li>\n<li>Calvin H. Thomas Fourth District Talent Hunt (May 2, 6 PM, Hilton Garden Inn) \u2013 Showcasing young talent in the performing arts. (Open to the public.)<\/li>\n<li>March Down &amp; District Dance (May 2, 8 PM &#8211; 12 AM, Hilton Garden Inn) \u2013 Celebrating fraternity culture and tradition. (Open to the public.)<\/li>\n<li>Brother Hank Galaspie DR Breakfast (May 3, 7:30-9 AM, Hilton Garden Inn) \u2013 Honoring excellence within the fraternity.<\/li>\n<li>Ronald McNair Undergraduate Luncheon (May 3, 12-1:30 PM, Hilton Garden Inn) \u2013 Highlighting young leaders in Omega.<\/li>\n<li>Founders Banquet (May 3, 6:30 PM &#8211; 12 AM, Hilton Garden Inn) \u2013 Featuring keynote speaker Bro. Charles Coleman Jr., Esq., a civil rights attorney and MSNBC legal analyst.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Toledo holds a special place in the history of Omega Psi Phi, with local chapters dating back to 1937. This year, the Xi Tau Graduate Chapter celebrates 65 years of service to the Toledo community, further reinforcing Omega\u2019s dedication to uplifting society.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The 84th Annual Fourth District Meeting welcomed Supreme Council members, International Headquarters staff, visiting brothers from other districts, and distinguished guests. Select events, including the Devin Moore Health Symposium, Fatherhood Initiative, STEM Program, and Calvin H. Thomas Fourth District Talent Hunt, were\u00a0 open to the public. Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. welcomes community members, students, and local leaders to join in these meaningful discussions and activities aimed at uplifting and empowering the Toledo community.<\/p>\n<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-16010 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-medium'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='http:\/\/wordpress.thetruthtoledo.com\/index.php\/2025\/05\/15\/omega-psi-phi-fraternity-inc-fourth-district-hosts-84th-annual-district-meeting-in-toledo-ohio\/dsc_4669\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"183\" src=\"http:\/\/wordpress.thetruthtoledo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/DSC_4669-300x183.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"http:\/\/wordpress.thetruthtoledo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/DSC_4669-300x183.jpg 300w, http:\/\/wordpress.thetruthtoledo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/DSC_4669-370x226.jpg 370w, http:\/\/wordpress.thetruthtoledo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/DSC_4669.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='http:\/\/wordpress.thetruthtoledo.com\/index.php\/2025\/05\/15\/omega-psi-phi-fraternity-inc-fourth-district-hosts-84th-annual-district-meeting-in-toledo-ohio\/dsc_4710\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"http:\/\/wordpress.thetruthtoledo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/DSC_4710-300x200.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"http:\/\/wordpress.thetruthtoledo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/DSC_4710-300x200.jpg 300w, http:\/\/wordpress.thetruthtoledo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/DSC_4710-370x246.jpg 370w, http:\/\/wordpress.thetruthtoledo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/DSC_4710.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Alexandria Leatherberry The Truth Reporter The Fourth District of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. held\u00a0its 84th Annual District Meeting May 1 &#8211; May 4, 2025, at the Hilton Garden Inn Toledo Downtown. 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