ACHIEVEMENT
WEEK - Originally designed to
promote the study of Negro life and
history. Today, Achievement Week is
used to seek out and give due
recognition to those individuals at
the local and national level who have
made a noteworthy contribution toward
improving the quality of life for
black Americans (see also National
High School Essay Contest).
SCHOLARSHIP - The Scholarship
Program is intended to promote
academic excellence among the
undergraduate members. Graduate
chapters are expected to provide
financial assistance to student
members and non-members. A portion of
the fraternity's national budget is
allocated to the Scholarship Fund now
called the Charles R. Drew Memorial
Scholarship Fund.
NATIONAL SOCIAL ACTION PROGRAM - A
national committee coordinates the
multifaceted program of the various
chapters. Most chapters are involved
in voter registration,
"getting-out-the-vote',"
support of the NAACP, the National
Urban League and hundreds of other
programs.
TALENT HUNT PROGRAM -
Originated in the Sixth District
(North Carolina and South Carolina)
and made its debut at the 1953
Cincinnati Grand Conclave. This
program provides exposure,
encouragement and financial assistance
to talented young people. Currently,
some participants at the national
level are awarded college
scholarships.
MEMORIAL SERVICE - March 12 of
each year has been established as
Memorial Day. Chapters are expected to
conduct an appropriate service to
recall the memory of those members who
have entered Omega Chapter.
RECLAMATION - Concerted effort
at the national, district, and local
levels to return inactive brothers to
full participatory status.
NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL ESSAY CONTEST
- This is a phase of the National
Achievement Week observance held in
November of each year. The contest is
open to all college-bound high school
seniors. College scholarships are
awarded to the winners, each of whom
must submit an essay on a theme/topic
which is chosen annually by the
fraternity.
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