PURPOSE & MISSION

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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.

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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 (Information Technology), W. Thomas Stovall II, Esq. (Legal Counsel), and Bros. Joseph Brown, El TaShik Faruq, Rob Ferguson, Charles Jones, Timothy Thompson. Joe Wallace, and Shawn Wilkinson.  Corridor Representatives and the 1VDR and 2VDR are also ex officio members. 

MSP QUALIFIED

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• 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**

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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.

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MSP IN-PERSON TRAINING

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​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.

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TRAINING SCHEDULE for OMEGA YEAR 2024 

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The Omega Year 2024 (OY24) spanning November 1, 2023 through October 31, 2024 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.

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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. Register ASAP via a registration portal link, but not-later-than 72 hours/3 days prior to the training date.

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B. Attendance

 

1. "To be early is to be on time, to be on time is to be late, and to be late is unacceptable [for credit]"

2. Timely on-site check-in/sign-in with the Membership Selection Committee is required for credit.

3. Attendance for the duration of the training a session is a condition for receiving credit.

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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.

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

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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.

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    -- November 19, 2023 | Sunday | 9:00 a.m. | Corridor III​ | Temple University, Philadelphia, PA

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    -- December 2, 2023 | Saturday | 9:00 a.m. | Corridor VI | Johnnie B. Wiley AAS Pavilion, Buffalo, NY 

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     -- December 3, 2023 | Sunday | 9:00 a.m. | Corridor VII | The Frat. Ctr. House (Iota Phi), Pittsburgh, PA

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    -- December 9, 2023 | Saturday | 8:30 a.m. | Corridor I | Patterson High School, Baltimore, MD

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    -- December 16, 2023 | Saturday | 9:00 a.m. | Corridor IV | Rutgers University, Piscataway, NJ

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    -- January 6, 2024 | Saturday | 9:00 a.m. | Corridor V | Friendship Worship Center, Mt. Vernon, NY

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    -- January 13, 2024 | Saturday | 9:00 a.m. | Corridor II | Delaware State Univ., Bank of America Bldg, Dover, DE