Omega Delta Sigma
Omega Delta Sigma (ΩΔΣ) National Veterans Fraternity, also known as ODS, is a leadership and service based Co-ed fraternity
| Omega Delta Sigma | |
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| ΩΔΣ | |
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| Founded | 1999 University of Florida |
| Type | Leadership and Service |
| Scope | Veterans, Reservist, & Supporters |
| Motto | Professional, Scholars, Warriors |
| Pillars | Selfless Service and Leadership |
| Colors | Blue, Black, and Silver |
| Symbol | American Flag |
| Headquarters | State College, PA US |
| Website | http://www.omegadeltasigma.com |
History
Omega Delta Sigma was founded at the University of Florida in 1999, as a way for veterans to come together, share experiences, and meet other veterans.
Purpose
ΩΔΣ have three well-defined goals:
- I. To facilitate the rough transition from military life to collegiate life for servicemen and women, and to provide a network of contacts for him or her.
- II. Provide support within the fraternity by assisting each other with collegiate, personal, and / or financial difficulties.
- III. Offer services to those who bravely sacrificed their body and life so that we may live free.
Early years
In its early beginnings, the Founding Fathers of Omega Delta Sigma came together because they shared a common brotherhood, their service to the country. The fraternity was disbanded in 2004 because of the members service obligations, graduations, and career opportunities.
Founding Fathers
The 1999 Founding Fathers of Omega Delta Sigma:
- Carlos Espitia (USMC) serving as University of Florida Chapter President, National Chapter President
- Dave Morton (USN), serving as Santa Fe / Saint Leo University Chapters President, National Chapter Vice President
- Scott Raeburn (USMC), and
- Jason Cottey (USAF).
- John Travis Rivero (US Army)
K.I.A. 2002
National Presidents
- 2000- Carlos Espitia
- 2009 - 2012 Peter Ficnerski
- 2012–2016 Sam Smith
- 2016-Present Vincent Rivera
Philanthropy
Omega Delta Sigma provides help the Chapter's local communities. Omega Delta Sigma's also provides proceeds to such organizations as Wounded Warrior Project, Support The Troops, and Toys for Tots. Each Chapter also engages in their own type of philanthropy events throughout the Year.
Today
Since its founding, Omega Delta Sigma has established a number of other chapters located across the United States.
National headquarters
In the heart of Pennsylvania is the small town of State College and is home to The Pennsylvania State University (PSU) and the PA-A Chapter of Omega Delta Sigma.
Chapters established
- National Headquarters: National Chapter : 2009
- Florida Alpha: University of Florida : 1999
- Florida Beta: Saint Leo University : 1999
- Texas Alpha: Texas A&M-Kingsville : 2009
- Pennsylvania Alpha: Pennsylvania State University University Park: 2010
- Nevada Alpha: University of Nevada Reno : 2011
- California Alpha: California State University Fresno: 2011
- Massachusetts Alpha: University of Massachusetts- Amherst: 2012
- Ohio Beta: University of Cincinnati: 2012
- Pennsylvania Beta: Pennsylvania State University Altoona: 2013
- Pennsylvania Gamma: Pennsylvania State University Lehigh Valley: 2014
- New Jersey Alpha: William Paterson University: 2015
- Illinois Alpha: Illinois State University: 2015
- Pennsylvania Delta: Pennsylvania College of Technology: 2015
- Louisiana Alpha : University of New Orleans: March 14th 2018
Affiliations
Other veteran organizations:
- Kappa Epsilon Psi Military Sorority, Inc. – International Veterans Sorority
- Alpha Gamma Xi Military Sorority, Inc. – International Veterans Sorority
- Sigma Alpha Gamma Military Fraternity, Inc. – International Veterans Fraternity