Mu Beta Phi
Mu Beta Phi (ΜΒΦ) also known as the "Mighty BETA Kings", is an international Military Greek Letter Fraternity that caters to all 50 states and overseas in the Southeast Asian Region and European Region. The motivation to serve, support and defend the men and women in the local and veteran communities amplified the passion to give back and provide an outlet for men of the Armed Services of all nationalities, continued service within the community, leading to the establishment of Mu Beta Phi Military Fraternity Inc.
| Mu Beta Phi | |
|---|---|
| ΜΒΦ | |
| Founded | March 22, 2017 Columbia, SC |
| Type | Professional |
| Emphasis | Service |
| Scope | U.S. Military and Veterans |
| Motto | "Unitas de concordis" |
| Colors | Deep Turquoise and Old Gold Black White |
| Flower | Golden Calla Lily |
| Mascot | Hercules |
| Nickname | The Military Greek Kings |
| Website | www.mubetaphimilitaryfraternity.org |
History
Mu Beta Phi Military Fraternity, Inc.[1] was founded March 22, 2017 and officially incorporated April 17, 2017 by three active Duty and retired military men, across three branches of service. Built off the principle of Mission, Brotherhood, and Professionalism, the brothers of Mu Beta Phi, have taken a sworn oath to STRENGTHEN the veteran community, restore FAITH in the community, and broaden KNOWLEDGE to our Veterans.
Hercules PHIrst Warriors
Hercules PHIrst Warriors, were the Alpha Line members of Mu Beta Phi consisting of Efferen Hernandez, Leander Holston Jr., Antonio Brown, Jason Williams, Marquette Jones, Timothy Hall, Lugene Johnson, Jeremiah Thompson, Murad Dixon, Shawn Ollison.
Founders
The Mu Beta Phi founders are: Gary Ammons (Navy), Darrin Coney (Air Force), and Clifton Powell (Army).
Affiliations
Mu Beta Phi is a member of the Professional Fraternity Association (PFA), in the category of Military Science.[2]
Mu Beta Phi is a member of the Association of Fraternity/Sorority Advisors (AFA).
Mu Beta Phi is a member of the Armed Forces Chamber of Commerce (AFCOC).
Mu Beta Phi is a member of the Fraternity Communications Association (FCA).
Chapters
RC-Α: Hampton Roads, VA[3]
RC-Γ: Philadelphia
RC-Δ: Columbia, South Carolina
RC-Ε: Illinois
RC-Ζ: Washington, D.C.
RC-Η: Jacksonville, Florida
RC-Θ: Atlanta, Georgia
RC-Λ: San Diego, California
RC-Κ: Dallas, Texas
RC-I: Memphis, TN
RC-ΑΦ: Norfolk State University
Proclamations and Recognition
The Mayor of Columbia, SC Stephen K. Benjamin proclaimed March 2, 2019 as South Carolina Chapter of Mu Beta Phi Military Fraternity, Inc. Day.
Mu Beta Phi Military Fraternity Inc. has also been recognized through formal citation and official lettering from Senator and member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, Tim Kaine of Virginia, for their work within veteran community, their work with the homeless veteran population and advocates for veteran benefits and veteran mental health care.
Mu Beta Phi Military Fraternity Inc. has been recognized by Senator and member of the Consensus Black Caucus (CBC), Jim Clyburn of South Carolina for their dedication and work for minority military men and their equal rights of recognition within the military ranks and their advocacy work within the communities they serve.
Mu Beta Phi Military Fraternity Inc. has received numerous state and government level "Proclamations", "Letters of Commendation", and Letters of Appreciation" from the Senate Armed Services Committee, Governor Tim Kaine of Virginia, Senator James Clyburn of South Carolina, Senators Stephanie Murphy of Florida, Mayor William Sessoms of Virginia Beach, Mayor Linda Johnson of Suffolk Virginia, Mayor Caroyln Goodman of Las Vegas, Nevada; recognizing their work for the local communities and veteran families in which they live.
Partnerships
- Big Brothers Big Sisters of America
- Boy Scouts of America
- Norfolk State University RC-ΑΦ
- Marshall Early Learning Center, Hampton, VA
- West Philadelphia Achievement Charter Elementary School (WPACES), Philadelphia, PA