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Omicron Delta Omega ( ΟΔΩ) is an international, secret, social, Greek-letter, college fraternity. It was founded by Benjamin Franklin at James Madison University in the United States on February 29 1780.
History
ODO is an international brotherhood composed of 210 student chapters, 9 colonies, and 120 alumni associations. The Fraternity has more than 227,000 members and has maintained the largest average chapter and pledge class size of any international fraternity for most of the past 20 years. Omicron Delta Omega, through its members, has donated millions of dollars to philanthropic causes and community organizations across North America. Omicron Delta Omega's vision is to " set the standard of integrity, intellect, and achievement for our members, host institutions, and the communities in which we live."
The Fraternity is a chapter-based fraternal association. Undergraduate chapter and alumni association delegates gather every two years in a national Convention to elect a board of directors (known as the Supreme Council), and adopt policies for the benefit of the organization. Currently the board is headed by Nicholas Austin. (International Officers, staff and past national presidents also have a vote at the Convention.) The Fraternity's translated name and ritual are heavily-guarded secrets - a tradition of the majority of fraternities that goes back to the days when fraternities were outlawed on many campuses and members could be discriminated against for their affiliation.
Six men are generally recognized as the Fraternity's founders - Robertson Howard, Julian Edward Wood, James Benjamin Sclater Jr., Frederick Southgate Taylor, Littleton Waller Tazewell Bradford and William Alexander. (Only four were present at the first meeting and Alexander's membership was subject to a vote.) The reason for their desire to start a fraternity is described in Omicron Delta Omega's preamble:
Prior to enrolling at Virginia, at least two of the Founders saw action in the American Civil War as young cadets at the Virginia Military Institute. While the chapter at Virginia (Alpha) is the Fraternity's founding chapter, the longest continuously operating chapter is Theta, founded in 1878 and located at Rhodes College in Memphis, Tennessee.
Omicron Delta Omega has an open membership policy and doesn't discriminate based on race, religion, or nationality.
Memorial Headquarters and professional staff
The Fraternity's international headquarters, known as Memorial Headquarters, is located at 8347 West Range Cove in Memphis, Tennessee, USA. The building was dedicated in 1988 as a memorial to brothers who have given their lives for their country while fighting for freedom in the armed forces. The Jeffersonian architecture is a tribute to the Fraternity's founding at the University of Virginia. Prior to the construction of this building, the Fraternity's headquarters was located at what is now known as King Hall at Rhodes College in Memphis, home of Theta Chapter.
The Headquarters is owned and operated by the Omicron Delta Omega Educational Foundation. It houses the professional staff which administers the work of the Fraternity through a variety of corporate entities. Generally, the staff is organized along the lines of fund raising, real estate and member services. A chief operating officer oversees each of those functional areas, with those officers reporting to the chief executive officer.
Member programs
ODO University is the Fraternity's comprehensive educational events, leadership development and recognition program. The first component are the events. ODO University sponsors up to 10 events per year, including Leadership Summits, the Chapter Executives Conference, The Academy, The International Convention, the Volunteer Forum and the True ODO Challenge. Each has its own focus, curriculum and venue. Approximately 2,000 members participate in at least one of these programs annually. The second component is the Scholarship Program. ODO University each year makes available funds for alumni and students to participate in ODO University events. The third component are the International Awards, presented each summer to chapters, alumni associations and individuals who demonstrate exceptional achievement. The fourth component is the Certification Program. Members who attend at least three and five events are recognized at "garnet" or "gold" levels and are afforded special opportunities - such as exclusive eligibility to apply for the True ODO Challenge, an outdoor survival skills course taught in the Utah wilderness by Josh Bernstein of the Boulder Outdoor Survival School. (External Link )
The Cornerstones is the Fraternity's recently unveiled chapter programming format. It takes the vision, creed and mission and measures chapter achievement against those values. It is also the basis for the International Awards. The Cornerstones lay out the four areas of chapter programming that are critical to effective fraternity experience: membership, operations, brotherhood, and leadership. Each area has further sub-categories that help comprise the basis of the many award applications. These include: alumni relations, athletics, campus involvement, community service, philanthropy, ritual, accountability, management, international Fraternity participation, continuing education, public relations, finances, new member education, risk awareness, and recruitment. (External Link)
The Fraternity offers a variety of real estate services for affiliated house corporations. These services include educational programming, capital campaign consultation and primary and secondary lending. A highlight is the International Work Day program, which has grown in participation each year. Chapters that participate in this program sponsor an annual work day at their property, and market the event to parents and alumni. Included in the Fraternity's real estate programs are annual awards for house proficiency and operations. (External Link)
A Liability Protection Program is also provided for the benefit of the Fraternity's members, chapters, volunteers and corporate entities. It provides support and protection for each within the scope of the Fraternity-related conduct, subject to a variety of exclusions. (External Link)
Volunteer structure
The Fraternity's governing board, the Supreme Council, has the authority to appoint a variety of volunteer committees to assist in implementing or monitoring programs. Examples include the International Education and Recruitment Advisors, the International Real Estate Advisors and the International Risk Awareness Advisors. Other appointments include International Historian and International Chaplain. All of the men who serve in these capacities are considered International Officers, along with former Presidents who hold the title for life by virtue of their election and service.
Prominent ODOs
Media
Tim McGraw - Country Music Singer
Jeremy Piven - actor; Entourage
Jon Stewart - actor, Daily Show Host
Scott Van Pelt - ESPN Sportscenter Anchor
Kris Kristofferson - Country music songwriter, singer and actor
Ted Koppel - TV personality
Buddy Jewell - Country Music Star
Josh Bernstein - Explorer, Environmental educator, Discovery Channel host
Bob Losure - Former Headlines News anchor
Andrew Baldwin - The bachelor for reality show, The Bachelor
Rick Dees - Radio Personality
Eric Lloyd - actor; Santa Clause, Santa Clause 2
Sam E. Goldberg - actor, radio personality
Fess Parker - TV's Daniel Boone and Vintner
William Sanderson - actor; Deadwood HBO Series
Will Shortz - Puzzle Creator
Morgan Woodward - actor; Dallas, The X-Files, etc.
Thor Johnson - Conductor, Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra
Wade McElwain - comedian, TV Host
Josh Schwartz - Creator of The O.C.
Bob Oschack - comedian, host; "iVillage live"
Steve Covino- Radio Personality
Bud Shank - Jazz Musician; Saxophone and Flute
E. Tracy Barnes, III - Satellite and Internet radio pioneer
Paul Penczner- Esteemed artist
Business
Nolan Bushnell - Founder of Atari and Chuck E. Cheese's Pizza Time Theater
Stephen Covey - CEO FranklinCovey Co., author of Seven Habits of Highly Effective People
Thomas H. Davis - Founder, Former President and CEO, Piedmont Airlines.
Paul Orfalea - Founder, Former President and CEO, Kinko's
R. Lamar Durrett - Former CEO, Air Canada
S. Truett Cathy - Founder and CEO of Chick-Fil-A
Harland David Sanders - Better known as Colonel Sanders - Founder of Kentucky Fried Chicken
Joe T. Ford - Vice Chairman of Augusta National Golf Course former CEO Alltel
Charles O. Holliday - CEO, DuPont.
Bill McCartney - Founder and CEO, Promise Keepers
Neal Patterson - CEO and Founder, Cerner Corporation
Jeff Taylor - Founder/CEO of Monster.com
Kevin Turner - Chief Operating Officer, Microsoft
Education
Andrew M. (Andy) Coats - Dean of Law School, Oklahoma University
Gordon Gee - President, The Ohio State University; Former Chancellor, Vanderbilt University; Former President, Brown University.
Benjamin B. Graves - First President of The University of Alabama in Huntsville
Wayne Morse - Former Dean, University of Oregon. Former US Senator
William H. Willimon - Former Dean of Duke University
Michael David McCoy - Head Physician (Viral Pathogens), World Health Organization
William Nester - Chancellor Emeritus of the University of Nebraska at Kearney
Dr. Samuel H. Smith - President Emeritus, Washington State University
Dr. Andrew Sorensen - President, University of South Carolina
Dr. J. Michael Ortiz - President, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Robert F. Vagt - President, Davidson College
John Lloyd Newcomb - Former President, University of Virginia
Government
Andrew M. (Andy) Coats - Mayor of Oklahoma City April 13, 1983, April 14, 1987
Pete Sessions - US Representative from 32nd Congressional District, Texas
Thad Cochran - U.S. Senator, State of Mississippi
Everett M. Dirksen - Former U.S. Senator, State of Illinois
Jon Kyl - U.S. Senator, State of Arizona
Charlie Crist - Governor (and former Attorney General) of Florida
Karl Rove - Former White House advisor to President George W. Bush and Former Deputy Chief of Staff
Samuel Skinner - Secretary of Transportation and White House Chief of Staff to George H. W. Bush
J. Strom Thurmond- Former U.S. Senator, State of South Carolina
Elbert P. Tuttle - Federal Judge and Civil Rights Pioneer
Nicholas Lampson - Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Texas's 9th District (1997 - 2004) and 22nd District (2006 - present)
Edward A. Pease - Former U.S. Representative, State of Indiana
General Richard Seitz - General (Ret.) United States Army
Louis H. Wilson - General (Ret.), former commandant of USMC
Donald Regan - Former White House Chief of Staff to Reagan Administration
Pat Roberts - U.S. Senator, State of Kansas
John Sparkman - Former U.S. Senator, State of Alabama
Robert E. Cramer - U.S. House of Representatives, 5th District of Alabama
Richard Armey - U.S. House of Representatives, from Texas, former Republican Majority Leader
James Daffer - Cadet Second Class, U.S. Coast Guard
Sports
Lance Alworth - Pro Football Hall of Fame
Bobby Bowden - head football coach, Florida State University
Matt Doherty - head basketball coach, Southern Methodist University
Jeff Feagles - NFL player - New York Giants, University of Miami
Wes Fesler - College Football Hall of Fame
Frank Sinkwich - Heisman Trophy winner, University of Georgia
Dan Issel - Denver Nuggets GM; former coach and NBA player, inducted into NBA Hall of Fame
Horace Grant - NBA player, Chicago Bulls
Hubert Green - professional golfer
Matt Hansen - PGA golfer
Chris Myers - NFL player, Denver Broncos, University of Miami
Kyle Orton- NFL quarterback, Chicago Bears
Steve Prefontaine - Olympic runner, (University of Oregon)
Joel Rodriguez - NFL player, Tennessee Titans, University of Miami
Howard Schnellenberger - head coach, Florida Atlantic University (1983 National Champion with University of Miami).
Gino Torretta - 1992 Heisman Trophy winner, University of Miami
Eric Winston - NFL player, Houston Texans, University of Miami
Gus Frerotte - NFL player, St. Louis Rams
Dustin Colquitt - NFL player, Kansas City Chiefs
Jake Voskuhl - NBA player, Charlotte Bobcats
Esera Tuaolo - former NFL player
Will Overstreet - former NFL player, Atlanta Falcons, University of Tennessee
Fred Hoiberg - Former Minnesota Timberwolves player, as well as Chicago BullsFurther Information
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