MEMBERSHIP SELECTION

Robert Manning, Ph.D.

Senior Advisor & Membership Selection Committee Chairman Emeritus

Troy Manigault

Chairman

Harrison Potts

Senior Advisor & Immediate Past Corridor III Representative

Eric "Moby" Brown

Sub-chairman

Training & Operations

Dr. Anthony "Tony" Jones

Sub-chairman

Administration & Communication

Donnie Sauls

Sub-chairman

MSP Information Technology

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REGISTRATION PORTAL SECTION OPEN BELOW

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“Members vs. Men” (excerpt)

“The value of our Fraternity is not in numbers, but in men, in real brotherhood. Eight men thoroughly immersed in the true Omega spirit are far greater assets than eighty with lukewarm enthusiasm.’

“Do thy duty that is best, leave unto the Lord the rest.”

Bro. Walter H. Mazyck | OMEGA Chapter

8 vs. 80

PURPOSE & MISSION

To provide Brothers with the required information, guidance and contact information necessary to help ensure the appropriate and consistent application and execution of the Membership Selection Program (MSP) for the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.

COMMITTEE MEMBERS

In addition to those noted above, the committee includes Sub-chairmen, Bros. Eric "Moby" Brown (Training & Operations), Anthony "Hard Note" Jones (Administration & Communications), Donnie Sauls (MSP IT), W. Thomas Stovall II, Esq. (Legal Counsel), and Bros. Joseph Brown, El TaShik Faruq, Rob Ferguson, Kino Glover, Dorien Green, George Hendricks, Sifiso Mkhize, Timothy Thompson, Joe Wallace, and Shawn Wilkinson. The 1VDR, 2VDR and Corridor Representatives are ex officio members.

MSP QUALIFIED

Be fully-financial and in good standing of the Omega Year with Nationals, the Second District (2D) and a 2D Chapter
Complete IHQ "MSP Certification Test" (on-line exam) within 5 years of the MSP cycle with a score of 70% or better

Complete 2D "MSP In-person Training" within the Omega Year of the MSP cycle*
Complete Form 9A-1I, Classroom Training Confirmation Form**
Complete Form 9A-20, Acknowledgement and Indemnification Agreement**

NOTE: Omega Year is defined as November 1 to October 31.

*IHQ "MSP Classroom Training" may not be substituted for 2D "MSP In-person Training" to participate in MSP within the Second District.

**Use forms provided by the 2D Membership Selection Committee and submit completed forms to Chapter KRS.

MSP IN-PERSON TRAINING

2D MSP In-person Training formats are schedule by the 2D MSC, and the primary training format is resident/on-site unless otherwise determined and announced. Registration is required and attendance for the duration of the training session is required to receive completion credit. Ensure your timely arrival and departure for your session, and/or appropriate technology connections if MSC offers a virtual or hybrid session. Note also that remote attendance for virtual and hybrid sessions requires your camera to be on and you to be visible for the duration.

TRAINING SCHEDULE for OMEGA YEAR 2025

The Omega Year 2025 (OY25) spanning November 1, 2024 through October 31, 2025 features the following Second District "MSP In-person Training" sessions. PLEASE READ the following prior to registering to help ensure you are aware and understand the information, requirements and expectations.

A. Training

1. The Second District "MSP In-person Training" is the required training for MSP participation in the Second District.

2. Second District training is open to Brothers irrespective of their financial status.

3. You may attend any corridor location provided you register in advance and secure your QR code.

4. Space is limited at each location, so register ASAP using the appropriate registration portal link.

5. Registration for a corridor location will close when spaces are filled or three (3) days prior to the session, whichever comes first.

6. NO WALK-INS.

Sessions by Date

Nov. 9, 2024 | Sat. | 9 am | Corr. I | Patterson H.S. | 100 Kane St. | Baltimore, MD

Nov. 23, 2024 | Sat. | 9 am | Corr. III | Widener Univ. (Kirkbride Hall) | 13th & Potter St. | Chester, PA

Nov. 24, 2024 | Sun. | 9 am | Corr. IV | Rutgers Univ. (Hickman Hall, Rm 138) | 89 George St. | Brunswick, NJ

Dec. 7, 2024 | Sat. | 9 am | Corr. VI | Nottingham H.S. | 3100 E. Genesee St. | Syracuse, NY

Dec. 14, 2024 | Sat. | 9 am | Corr. VII | Anderson Manor | 1423 Liverpool St. | Pittsburgh, PA

Jan. 11, 2025 | Sat. | 9 am | Corr. V | Friendship Worship Ctr | 261 E. Lincoln Ave | Mt. Vernon, NY

Jan. 12, 2025 | Sun. | 9 am | Corr. II | Delaware State Univ. (Bank of America Bldg) | 1200 N. Dupont Hwy | Dover, DE

B. Attendance

1. Attire is Business Casual, Purple in Passion or Omega Casual – ref. “Protocol and Etiquette Manual”

2. Timely check-in with photo ID ready

3. Attendance for the duration of the training is required.

C. Forms

1. No forms or documents are required to attend, nor will they be collected at the training.

2. Required forms and submission requirements will be discussed during the training.

Select your desired training session from the options below to see the complete details and to register.

Registration Portal

NOTICE: By registering you acknowledge and accept the terms and conditions necessary to receive attendance credit for the training session noted. You agree to arrive at least 30 minutes prior to the start of the session and to remain present for the duration of the training session.

"He who hesitates is lost."

(adapted from Joseph Addison's 1712 play, "Cato")

The is no wait list, no on-site registrations, no walk-ins, nor ticket transfers.

ATTENTION: See link below if you need help, lost your tickets, or have any questions.

ATTENTION: See link above if you need help, lost your tickets, or have any questions.

MSP TRAINING FORMS

The Forms 9A-1I, Classroom Training Confirmation Form and 9A-20, Acknowledgement and Indemnification Agreement will be issued by the Membership Selection Committee via email to Brothers for their digital completion and submission. Only Brothers who receive attendance credit for a 2D MSP In-person Training will receive the email with the two forms. Look/search for an email associated with "Signature requested". Brothers are responsible to submit copies of their completed forms to their KRS as soon as their complete them and receive copies via email.

The Form 53-B2, MSP Chapter Roster Validation -- a new 2D version - will be issued for the KRS to complete in collaboration with the Basilues and Chapter Membership Coordinator. The KRS must sign and date the 53-B2. The first 53-B2 should be submitted within three (3) weeks of the training date, and subsequent submissions (excluding corrections directed by the MSC) should not be submitted for another two (2) to three (3) weeks in succession.

TRAINING ATTENDANCE | OMEGA YEAR 2025

Visit the BROTHERS ONLY page, Membership Selection Resources section, to see the listing of Brothers who received attendance credit for a Second District MSP In-person Training session.

REFERENCES

Member Code of Conduct (as approved by the 80th Grand Conclave, July 2016) | visit IHQ website
Membership Selection Process Policy Document, August 2021 | visit IHQ website
Membership Selection Process Manual, August 10, 2021 | visit IHQ website

Accreditation| Websites for Post-secondary Institutions and Programs

CONTACT

Contact the Membership Selection Committee Chairman via membershipselection@opp2d.org.