Omega Delta Sigma

Omega Delta Sigma
ΩΔΣ
Founded	1999 University of Florida
Type	Leadership and Service
Scope	Veterans, Reservist, & Supporters
Motto	Professional, Scholars, Warriors
Colors	Blue, Black, and Silver
Symbol	American Flag
Pillars	Selfless Service and Leadership
Headquarters	St. Leo, Florida, US
Homepage	http://www.ODS-HQ.org

Omega Delta Sigma (ΩΔΣ), also known as ODS, National Veterans Fraternity.

History

Purpose

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.

ΩΔΣ have three well-defined goals:

• I. To facilitate the rough transition from military life to collegiate life for servicemen, and to provide a network of contacts for him.
• 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.^{[citation needed]}

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

1999 Founding Fathers of Omega Delta Sigma

• Carlos Espitia
• Scott Raeburn

National Headquarters Founders

• Founding Father Peter Ficnerski

The Chapter Founding Fathers

• 1999 Florida Alpha Chapter Carlos Espitia
• 2009 Florida Beta Chapter Peter Ficnerski
• 2008 Texas Alpha Chapter Juan A. Martinez and Michael B. McCown
• 2009 Ohio Alpha Chapter Jon Stephanchick
• 2010 Pennsylvania Alpha Chapter Matthew Poth
• 2011 Oregon Alpha Chapter Kyle Hatch
• 2011 Nevada Alpha Chapter Cole Azare and Matt Pattee
• 2011 Texas Beta Colony : Kenneth Brons and Mark Ventura

National Presidents

• 2009 - Present Peter Ficnerski Saint Leo University

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 Troop, and Toys for Tots. Each Chapter also engages in their own type of philanthropy events throughout the Year.

Omega Delta Sigma Today

Since its founding, Omega Delta Sigma has established five other chapters located across the United States.

National Headquarters

Today The National Headquarters of Omega Delta Sigma is currently located in Sunny Florida at Saint Leo University, in partner with the Florida Beta Chapter. Currently the Standing up of the National Headquarters is still moving slow. But with the Completion of the Charters and continuing working on the National Constitution and National Bylaws the Fraternity is moving very fast.

Creed

Professional- A Professional is a civilized, determined, educated, sensitive, and well-mannered man. The bothers of Omega Delta Sigma use the word gentleman to describe the respect we show for our peers and superiors. It is in our nature to be considerate and helpful to others. We are the elite of the University and carry ourselves in a way that honors our education, extracurriculars and professions.

Scholar- Scholastics help keep the gentleman’s mind fine honed. The physical strength of a brother of Omega Delta Sigma is nothing without the pursuit of bettering themselves and society through scholarship. Without the awesome strength of the mind, the power of the body cannot be realized. It is because of this and the never-ending pursuit of excellence that a member of Omega Delta Sigma is, and always will be a scholar.

Warrior- The spirit of the warrior is the driving force within all members of Omega Delta Sigma, forged by the never-ending passion for self-betterment and an unwavering adherence to strong moral values. As a warrior we stand erect, our eyes always looking to the challenges tomorrow brings, and never back to the challenges faced prior.

Omega Delta Sigma Chapters Established

• National Headquarters : Saint Leo University : 2009
• Florida Alpha : University of Florida : 1999
• Florida Beta : Saint Leo University : 2009
• Texas Alpha  : Texas A&M-Kingsville : 2009
• Ohio Alpha  : University of Ohio  : 2009
• Pennsylvania Alpha  : Pennsylvania State University  : 2010
• Oregon Alpha  :Oregon State University  : 2011
• Nevada Alpha  :University of Nevada Reno  : 2011
• Texas Beta : University North Texas : 2010 ( http://www.unt.edu/ )
• California Alpha: CSU Fresno : 2011

Affiliations

Other Veteran Organizations:

• Kappa Epsilon Psi Military Sorority, Inc - National Veterans Sorority

External links

• Florida Beta Chapter At Saint Leo University

Sources