Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc. Community service
iota phi theta fraternity, inc.
Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc. was founded by 12 ‘nontraditional’ undergraduate students on September 19, 1963, on the campus of Morgan State College in Baltimore, Maryland. The fraternity’s founders were older students, some married and military veterans, who wanted to create a more mature representation of fraternity life. The founding of Iota Phi Theta took place against the backdrop of the assassination of civil rights leader Medgar Evers, the historic March on Washington, and the murder of 4 Black girls in the racist bombing of the 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama. These were all pivotal events that shaped the founders’ focus on citizenship, leadership, and brotherhood as three of the five core tenets of the fraternity. Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc. was officially inducted into the National Pan-Hellenic Council in February 1997. The official colors of Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc. are charcoal brown and gilded gold.
Our chapter
Gamma Omicron Omega Alumni Chapter
Gamma Omicron Omega Alumni Chapter
Gamma Omicron Omega Alumni Chapter
Gamma Omicron Omega Alumni Chapter is one of several area chapters that cooperate as “Baltimore Iotas.” Our chapter is part of the Eastern Region of Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc. Known as GOO, the chapter was officially established in December 2013 under the leadership of Charter Polaris, Brother Thomas “Tex” Dean and Charter Secretary
Gamma Omicron Omega Alumni Chapter is one of several area chapters that cooperate as “Baltimore Iotas.” Our chapter is part of the Eastern Region of Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc. Known as GOO, the chapter was officially established in December 2013 under the leadership of Charter Polaris, Brother Thomas “Tex” Dean and Charter Secretary Brother Jerry O. Pittman. The chapter was established to help revitalize and sustain Iota’s presence in the Baltimore area and to maintain a climate of positive growth.
Our History
Gamma Omicron Omega Alumni Chapter
Gamma Omicron Omega Alumni Chapter
The first intake line of GOO was initiated in June 2014. The Dean of the charter intake line was the late Brother Rob Williams. The first elected Polaris of GOO was Brother John House. Over the years, among its members, GOO boasts founders of Iota Phi Theta, members of the charter pledge line of Alpha Chapter – Morgan State, members of se
The first intake line of GOO was initiated in June 2014. The Dean of the charter intake line was the late Brother Rob Williams. The first elected Polaris of GOO was Brother John House. Over the years, among its members, GOO boasts founders of Iota Phi Theta, members of the charter pledge line of Alpha Chapter – Morgan State, members of several legacy Iota pledge lines and former national officers of the fraternity.
Our Leadership
Gamma Omicron Omega Alumni Chapter
Our Leadership
Chapter Officers - 2022
Polaris – Brian “Doc” Murray
Vice Polaris – Richard Smothers
Secretary – Aaron Jacobs
Treasurer – Ben Lewis
We serve our baltimore community
Community Service
GOO takes pride in its community service and is regularly involved in efforts to support residents of Baltimore. The chapter frequently works with its fellow Baltimore area National Pan-Hellenic Council organizations and is known citywide for its dedication to community service. GOO has initiated coat drives and vaccination clinics, sponsored an annual expungement clinic for formerly incarcerated persons and participated in voter registration drives, food give away events and neighborhood cleanup efforts. On any given Saturday in Baltimore, you might see the brothers of brown and gold in your neighborhood lending a helping hand.
Brother profile of the week
James mobley
Brother James Mobley is chairman of the chapter’s Community Service Committee. He is known throughout Baltimore and among our Divine 9 member organizations for the effort he puts into having Iotas support community projects. A native of Baltimore and proud alumnus of City College High School, Brother Mobley was initiated into Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc. at Alpha Chapter, Morgan State University where he earned his undergraduate degree in Business Administration. A retired state employee, Brother Mobley is the proud father of three daughters.
Gamma Omicron omega scholarship foundation
supporting the next generation of leadership
The Gamma Omicron Omega Scholarship Foundation, Inc. (GOOSF) is the 501(c)3 not-for-profit charitable arm of the chapter. The foundation sponsors an annual black-tie gala to raise funds to provide scholarships to deserving students in the Baltimore community. Brother Marcus Reed serves as the chairman of GOOSF.
Visit the GOOSF website: https://goosfinc.com/
Contact Us
On Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/Thegreatgoo
On Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/goo_ipt/
Gamma Omicron Omega Alumni Chapter
Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc.
P.O. Box 33374
Baltimore, MD 21218-9998
If you are an undergraduate student in Baltimore , please reach out to our Alpha Chapter at Morgan State University. Visit the chapter's Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/The-Alpha-Chapter-of-Iota-Phi-Theta-Fraternity-Inc-1000423616648920
