Type Leadership and Service | ||
Founded 1999
University of Florida Scope Veterans, Reservist, & Supporters Motto Professional, Scholars, Warriors Pillars Selfless Service and Leadership Colors Blue, Black, and Silver | ||
Omega Delta Sigma (ΩΔΣ) National Veterans Fraternity, also known as ODS, is a leadership and service based Co-ed fraternity, as listed on the service fraternities and sororities page.
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History
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.
Purpose
ΩΔΣ have three well-defined goals:
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
The 1999 Founding Fathers of Omega Delta Sigma were Carlos Espitia (USMC) serving as Chapter President, Dave Morton (USMC), Scott Raeburn (USMC), and Jason Cottey (USAF). In late 2001, Jim Doar (US Army) was elected as Chapter President.
The Chapter Founding Fathers
National Presidents
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 Troops, 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 a number of other chapters located across the United States and is alway looking to expand where there are veterans willing to form a chapter.
National Headquarters
In the heart of Pennsylvania is the small town of State College and is home to The Pennsylvania State University (PSU) and the PA-A Chapter of Omega Delta Sigma.
Creed
Professional- A Professional is a civilized, determined, educated, sensitive, and well-mannered man. The brothers 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
Affiliations
Other Veteran Organizations: