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ANNUAL CORPORATE MEETING PLANNED
The Annual Business Meeting of Omega Gamma Delta Fraternity, Inc. will be held on Friday, June 22 at 7:00 PM. The meeting will be held at the Omega Museum at 27 Hanse Avenue , Freeport, NY. All brothers are encouraged to attend. OMEGA'S 110th ANNIVERSARY PICNIC
Omega's 110th Anniversary will be celebrated on Saturday June 23rd, 12:00PM at Eisenhower Park in East Meadow, NY. Parking Field - 1, Picnic Area - Dogwood
Featuring: Chicken Hot Dogs Hamburgers Cole Slaw Potato Salad Macaroni Salad Soda Beer
The cost is $25 per Brother ( must be paid before June 18th). After June 18th $30 per Brother at the door Family Members are FREE
Three ways to pay. 1. Send a check payable to Omega Gamma Delta Fraternity to Brother Ralph Iervolino, Corporate Treasurer at 33594 Herring View Dr. Lewes, DE 19958. 2. Pay via our on-line store - follow the link on this website. 3. Pay via PayPal to
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. Be sure to include your name, chapter, year of induction and how many family members will be attending (if any).
For those of you who cannot attend the Corporation Meeting on Friday night and would like to visit the museum. The museum will be open Saturday morning 9AM -11AM. ALUMNI CHAPTER MEETING The next Alumni Chapter meeting is scheduled for Friday, June 22nd immediately after the Corporation Annual Meeting at the Omega Museum. All Brothers are welcome to attend both meetings.
Omega Charters Second College Age Chapter We are pleased to announce the formal chartering of our second college age chapter in Atlanta, Georgia. The founding father of our new Chi Beta Chapter is Mr. Sam Lyles, a sophomore student at Georgia State University. Sam has recruited a core group of eleven students whom I am confident will uphold the principles and honor the history of our great Fraternity. The chartering ceremony and initiation took place on Februrary 4th in Atlanta, Georgia.
Corporate President Mike D'Apolito, Beta Gamma '66 presents Sam Lyles, Chi Beta '12 the Charter at Atlanta, Georgia. Bro. Sam attends Georgia State University.
 Brothers participating at the ceremony with Sam Lyles, Chapter Founder are (LtoR) Paul Smith, Chi Alpha '11, George DeJager, Beta '60, Mike D'Apolito, Beta Gamma '66, Cameron Spencer, Chi Alpha '11, Tom Galvin, Alpha Phi '83, George Parks, Beta Chi '86, Pat McGowan, Chi Alpha '11 and Brandon Hanson, Chi Alpha '11.
Omega Charters First College Age Chapter
On July 20, 2011 our first college age chapter was chartered in Ocala, FL. The formal initiation and chartering ceremony took place at The Villages in Wildwood. Five alumni brothers conducted the initiation ceremony of our new Chi Alpha Chapter which was founded by Pat McGowan.
Corporate President Mike D'Apolito, Beta Gamma '66 presents Pat McGowan, Chi Alpha '11 the Charter at Ocala, Florida. Pat attends the College of Central Florida.
 Alumni Brothers participating at the ceremony with Patrick McGowan, Chapter Founder are (LtoR) Mark Quering, Beta Chi '72, George DeJager, Beta '60, Mike D'Apolito, Beta Gamma '66, Michael Fiumara, Beta Chi '70 and Dan Upbin, Beta Sigma '90.
2011-2012 BOARD OF DIRECTORS OMEGA GAMMA DELTA FRATERNITY, INC.
Joe Zabatta - Chairman Mike D'Apolito - President George DeJager - Secretary Bill Lowe - Vice President Ralph Iervolino - Treasurer James Robertson George Statler Randy George Ben Montante
Alternate Directors Joe Giordano Dave Herman Joe Azzarelli New Jersey Alumni Group Organizes The Brothers stepping forward to lead the New Jersey Chapter of the Alumni Association take their Oaths of Office. They are (Left to Right) Bro.s Nedswick (Secretary), Nardella (1st VP), George (President), Baumgaertel (2nd VP), and Lowe (Treasurer). Brother Bill Dutches is Honored On the 45th anniversary of his death while serving his country in Vietnam, Brother Bill Dutches was honored by the renaming of Kingston Avenue in Hawthorne, NJ. Honoring Bill were the Mayor, the State Senator for Hawthorne, and the American Legion color guard, honor guard, & Bugler. The Marine Corps honor guard also took part in the ceremony. Despite the fact that the event was held at 2:00 in the afternoon on a working day, 15 Omegamen were there to remember Brother Bill and honor his sacrifice. Brother Jim Brogan, Bills closest friend, who flew in from Thailand to be there gave a moving speech about Bill, his life and his service. Brother George de Jager also spoke about his friendship with Bill that evolved from their relationship as brothers in Omega. Brother de Jager ended his talk by recalling several phrases the Omega Benediction: Be always ready to help a brother, let no shame come upon our order through any act of ours
Bill never, ever brought any shame on our order, his family, or the Marines; and he certainly helped his brother marines by giving his life so that they might live. 
Northern NJ Chapters Reunion
A Night To Remember
Wow! What a rousing success. With over 100 people attending the Northern
New Jersey Chapters Reunion on July 31st. An outstanding time Omega style
was had by all. Brothers who hadn't seen each other in decades united with grins and hugs. First, very inspirational words from Brothers Randy George, Beta '69, James Wassel, Beta '65, and Jerry Nardella, Alpha Sigma Psi '66 kicked off the night. Then a night of revelry pursued with food galore, DJ music and of course - the beer and memories flowed all night! The evening was topped off with a boisterous rendition of the Omega Song that rocked the building.   
Brother Jerry Nardella presents a plague to Reunion Chairman Bill Park, Alpha Sigma Psi '68, for a job well done. (All pictures are posted - Go to Archives-Pics and scroll down to NJ Reunion)
Be Ever Ready to Help A Brother Many thanks to Brothers Bill Lowe, Rob Conway and Dana Collela who organized a benefit held at St Anthony's Church in Butler, New Jersey and raised over $40,000 for the family of Brother Walter Boback. Brother Boback passed away after a long battle with Lieukemia. Meet Bro. Bill Wolf Alpha Mu Chapter 1933  Dear Brothers,
I was a member of the Alpha Mu Chapter in Jamaica High School class of 1933. I will be 93 years old this year and I still recollect many fond memories of my youth in Omega. I was chairman of the dance committee for several years. I remember we rented out two ballrooms in the Garden City Hotel, hired two bands and had several hundred people attend. It was so packed we had to set up bars in the hallway to accomodate all the revelers. It was a night to remember. Another time we rented the Starlight Room in the Hotel Aster in New York City. Our dances were so successful we were able to rent a clubhouse over a florist shop on 212th Street in Queens Village where we held all our meetings. I was also a member of the swimming team at Jamaica High 1932-33. I toured Europe at the expense of the Government as a US Army Lt. Colonel [1944-45] from Omaha Beach in Normandy to the Elbe River where we met up with the Russians. I lived in Glen Cove, N.Y.[1946-1980] then St. Augustine, Fl [1980-2000] and moved to Southern California in 2001. I would like to contact old members of the Alpha Mu Chapter or any Brothers in Southern California. Please contact me at
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. I will always fondly remember Omega Gamma Delta. Best wishes to all. Bro. Bill Wolf '33 
Meet Brother Erl Landsnaes Erling Raymond (Erl) Landsnaes, is an alumnus of Gamma Chapter at Erasmus High School in Brooklyn, Class of 1926. He was born on July 4, 1908.
Following Erasmus, Erl attended Fordham University and Fordham Law School while working part-time in the ball bearing industry. Following law school he became a Special Agent with the FBI and served in that position through World War II, part of that time chasing German spies dropped by submarines on Long Island. Following the war, he became a salesman for the Bearings Specialty Company, moving to California for the firm in 1957, and continuing there until retirement.
Erl's younger brother, Ralph, joined Gamma Chapter before he did in the 1920s, graduated from Dickinson College and spent a lifetime in the motion picture industry. Like Erl, he also proved the value of "good genes" by surviving until the age of 95 in 2005.
Says Brother Landsnaes of life "I don't regret any of it. You can't regret things." Or for that matter forget things. Erl still remembers his involvement in Omega Gamma Delta in Brooklyn and demonstrated that in this picture.
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Incoming Alumni Chapter President Phil Travers, Alpha Psi '79 gives acceptance speech. OMEGA MUSEUM GRAND OPENING A HUGE SUCCESS Brothers,
The Grand Opening of the Omega Museum and the Alumni Chapter Meeting that followed on April 14th at 27 Hanse Avenue in Freeport, NY was a rousing success. Over 100 Brothers turned out to see our archives and attend a meeting of the Omega Alumni Chapter. Our Alumni Chapter elected the following officers to serve for 2012-2013.
President - Phil Travers, Alpha Psi '79 Vice President - Vinny Cosentino, Chi Beta Chi '87 Treasurer - Joe Giordano, Delta Psi '77 Secretary - Chris Castillo, Beta Chi '87
The next Museum viewing will be held in conjunction with the Corporation Annual Meeting on Friday, June 22, at 7 PM.
We are still in need of donations. Send a ck or money order payable to Omega Gamma Delta Fraternity, Inc. and mail to PO Box 881323 Port St. Lucie, FL 34986, or PayPal me at
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. I would like to thank the following Brothers for their donations thus far: Richard Cacciatore, Chi Beta Chi 97 Robert Sutherland, Beta Chi 75 Chris Casella, Beta Sigma 85 Carl Judd, Beta Sigma 84 Ed Kelley, Beta Gamma 66 Richard Bonacorsa, Beta Chi 70 Steven Breitman, Beta Psi, 78 Joe Zabatta, Alpha Psi 54 Frank Riccardi, Alpha Sigma Psi 67
Nick Fierro, Iota Omega 68 Anthony Millan, Beta Chi 82 Shawn Walsh, Chi Beta Chi 92 Ray Millan, Beta Chi 92 Tim Sheridan, Beta Gamma 72 Mark Drucker, Tau Zeta 79 Tom Lehane Tau Zeta '66 Rob Nedswick, Iota Omega 63 Chi Beta Chapter, Georgia State University Tom Ciapi, Beta Chi 73 Steve Ciapi, Beta Chi 78 Richard Hoffman, Beta Chi 70 Phil Cigna, Beta Psi 78 Dennis Jong, Gamma Theta 71 Richard Donohue, Gamma Alpha 92 in Memory of Eric Lemmer, Gamma Alpha 95 Aj Angiuli, Chi Beta Chi 88 William Cleaver, Delta Psi Delta 82 Frank Accardi, Alpha Psi, 86 Jerry Jacobs, Delta Psi 78 Jason Langdon, Beta Sigma 95 Jay Langdon, in memory of Richard Langdon Jr., Beta Sigma 89 Edward Kelly, Alpha Psi 82 Bruce Borgesen , Beta Chi 57 Frank DeJoy, Beta Chi 81 Chris Castillo, Beta Chi 87 Pete ONeill, Beta Gamma 73 Anonymous in Memory of Kevin B. McGovern 1st President Tau Zeta '66 Gold Star Danny Floody, Tau Zeta 83 Erik Parkman, Tau Zeta 83 Tom Courtenay, Tau Zeta 77 Jerry Nardella, Alpha Sigma Psi 66 Michael Savino, Delta Psi 90 Kenny Smith, Tau Zeta 81 John DePalma, Beta Sigma 97 in Memory of Ed Telford, Beta Sigma '94 Andrew Walsh, Chi Beta Chi 97 Joe Azzarelli, Alpha Psi 90 Tim Abrams, Beta Gamma 81 John Fn Walsh, Beta Chi 77 in Memory of Anthony Cavallaro Beta Chi 74
Brian Mackie, Delta Psi 86 Kenny Savik, Beta Gamma 69 Frank Passalaqua, Iota Rho 68 John Coscia, Delta Psi, 87 Randy George, Beta 69 George de Jager, Beta 60
Joe Miller, Chi Beta Chi 87 Mike Fiumara, Beta Chi 70 Anthony Macri, Alpha Psi 82
Tom Dapolito, Beta Gamma 64 William McCabe, Beta Chi 78 Dan Upbin, Beta Sigma 90 Beta Chi Alumni Reunion John DePalma, Beta Sigma 97
Michael Sceri, Alpha Psi 94
Michael Kennedy, Tau Zeta '68 George Statler. Beta Chi/Beta Sigma '76
Daniel LaMarch, Beta Chi '93
Robert Ryan, Beta Chi '84
Vinnie Consentino, Chi Beta Chi '87
Ralph Iervolino, Beta Chi 74
Mark Quering, Beta Chi '72
Ben Montante, Alpha Psi '87
George Brush, Beta Gamma '72 Fraternally yours,
Mike DApolito, Beta Gamma 66
President
Omega Gamma Delta Fraternity, Inc.
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Beta Pi Chapter Holds Wounded Warriors Banquet 
Beta Pi Chapter raised over $1,000 to benefit the Wounded Warriors Project on January 7th at the VFW Hall in Pompton Lakes, NJ. With over 100 people in attendance and DJ music for entertainment a good time was had by all. This is the 4th year Beta Pi has held this successful dance. Congratulations Beta Pi, keep up the good work. 
CONGRATULATIONS NEW JERSEY STATE CHAMPIONS Beta Pi Chapter President Brother Jack Baumgaertel # 54 wins Most Valuable Player trophy as Pompton Lakes wins New Jersey State Football Championship at Giant Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ. There were 4 Omega Men actives and 1 Pledge Representing Omega on the Team. A Note From active Brother Cameron Spencer, Chi Alpha College Chapter, Ocala Florida
Despite my unwise decision to take my Pontiac Sunfire into the Ocala National Forest where I got it completely buried in sugar sand last night . . . My brothers still had my back; answering my FIRST phone call at 2:30 in the morning, purchasing a chain to pull my car out without putting it to use, and of course, driving 45 minutes away from home when they were probably in bed asleep. This demonstrated FOR ME the principles of Omega, for when I called other "friends" they were either too busy or their vehicle didn't work and would get stuck and many other excuses.
One of the many reasons why I am proud to be an OGD Crazy CHI!!!! Kudos to BROTHERS Pat McGowan, Kari Wedderburn, and Brandon Hanson for your help!
Brotherhood for life . . . A BROTHER sticks with you through thick and thin no matter what.
BRo. sean Carey Safely returns
BRo. sean Carey has safely returned from AFGHANISTAN thank you brother sean for your service. 2011 ALUMNI CHAPTER PICNIC
Our 2011 on September 17th at Eisenhower Park was great success. We would like to thank everyone for coming out. We probably had just over 100 brothers come thru out the day.
(All pictures are posted go to Archives-Pictures and then scroll down to Omega Picnic 2011)
Brother Ciapi's Cookbook
 Taste and Tales of Sicilian Cookery by Brother Thomas Ciapi, Beta Chi '73. This back to Queens cookbook is a Sicilian story of four generations of the Ciapi family with recipes, tales, and pictures from the neighborhood influenced by the great and proud Italian American Culture. Available through Amazon.com and http://www.facebook.com/l/f9d8bu7IZA3zhG1MuWsj-F8pSUg/www.thomasciapi.com.
A Note From Brother Scott Piazza
Dear Sirs & Brothers,
My memories of Omega will always be held fondly in my heart. The years gone by have made me reminiscent. I am proud to always remember my active years (1981 - 1985) with the Beta Psi chapter and was honored to be the chapter's president in 1983 & 1984.
My fraternal life is something I have always cherished. Life has, bitter sweetly, brought me far from those times and those brothers and away from one of the most formative alliances I had in my life. When I remember those things that were important to me growing up, it is my active years within Omega that I regard the most.
I was doing research about my cousin, Philip Devito (Omega 1976), and I came upon the listing of all of us at Beta Psi. While the later years are a little off, here and there, everyone is accounted for that I know of. Just seeing all of those names made me smile.
I just wanted you, the current keepers of the faith, to know what Omega has meant to me. If there is any way to get back in touch with anyone from Beta Psi, or any of the surrounding chapters, I would really like to rekindle those connections. If I can ever be of any service to the brotherhood again, please do me the honor of contacting me.
My colors may be faded, my ring was sadly stolen, but I will always be black & gold.
Fraternally Yours in Omega Gamma Delta,
Brother Louis Scott Piazza
(Scott Piazza) 
91 year old Omega Brother, Dr. James Houston, Beta Chapter '28 shares his Omega memories at Omega's 100th Anniversary Celebration June 22, 2002.
Born June 9, 1911. Initiated May 2, 1928. Passed September 14, 2007. Exalted Chapter from May 7, 1981 . William Paterson University. Columbia University, PhD. Professor and Chairman of Department of Psychology, William Paterson University.
Can You Identify this Omega Brother?
Sports Illustrated Magazine - Oct. 14, 1976, World Series Game 5. Caption says "Fan runs on field after game winning HR and grabs Chrs Chambliss."
Found in an 1914 Omega publication.
A Note From Brother Sean Carey Brothers, Thanks to all brothers who have sent me boxes, it is much appreciated. I also would like to let you all know Bro Dylan Sylverstri is now serving his second tour in Afganistan. And also thanks for sending me an OGD shirt.
Brother Sean Carey - PFC US ARMY
Beta Pi Chapter
Class of '09
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