History of Omega:
The Order of Omega was founded at the University of Miami in the fall of 1959 by a group of outstanding fraternity men, who felt that individuals in the Greek community should be recognized for their service to the fraternity system and the University.

The Chapter of Miami had long desired for their organization to expand to other colleges and universities. The Chapter gave its sanction to Dean Patrick W. Halloran to make initial inquiries and to further grant charters to universities that were accredited and interested in the purpose of The Order of Omega. On February 9, 1967, a Chapter was chartered at the University of Southern Mississippi. There are now over three hundred chapters in the United States with approximately ten additional campuses that are petitioning the national.

The idea of an honorary for fraternity men at the University of Miami is attributed to Parker F. Enwright, the advisor to fraternities at the time. Enwright was later to accept a position at the University of Pittsburgh. He was also responsible for the founding of the Omega Chapter at the University of Pittsburgh in the spring of 1964.

The original constitution was approved by the Organizations Committee at the University of Miami on April 14, 1959, the recognized founding date.

Since then a Constitution has been constructed to guide the Order's affairs. Chapter charters and membership certificates have been designed. The ritual and regalia, since revised, serve as a foundation upon which this honorary is being built. The Order of Omega voted to become a co-ed organization in the spring of 1977.

Many institutions have inquired concerning membership in the Order. Colonization procedures have been implemented to further the growth of this honorary.

Considering the age of the American college fraternity, the "active honorary" concept is long overdue. There must continue to be a common means by which the most outstanding fraternity men and women can stand united to further the philosophy of the college fraternity,

Purpose of Omega:
1 To recognize those fraternity men and women who have attained a high standard of leadership in interfraternity activities, to encourage them to continue along this line, and to inspire others to strive for similar conspicuous attainment;
2 To bring together outstanding fraternity men and women to create an organization, which will help to mold the sentiment of the institution on questions of local and intercollegiate fraternity affairs.
3 To bring together members of the faculty, alumni, and student members of the institution's fraternities and sororities on a basis of mutual interest, understanding and helpfulness;
4 To help create an atmosphere where ideas and issues can be discussed openly across Greek lines and to help work out solutions

Link to National Chapter: www.orderofomega.org

Officers

President-
Dara Downs
Chapter: Alpha Delta Pi
Dd1177@txstate.edu

VP Membership-
Russ Garcia
Chapter: Sigma Chi
russgarcia@txstate.edu

VP Programming-
Allison Bequette
Chapter: Alpha Delta Pi
Ab1417@txstate.edu

Secretary-
Lauren Guerra
Chapter: Chi Omega
Lg1172@txstate.edu

Treasurer-
Scott Fornier
Chapter: Sigma Nu
Sf1138@txstate.edu

Contacts

Advisor
Pete Isaac
Ai15@txstate.edu

Office is located on the fourth floor of the LBJ Student Center.

Events

Fall

Soap Box Derby
Soap Box Derby is held in the fall semester of every school year. Order of Omega is in charge of hosting this event during Homecoming week! All student organizations who register to participate have the opportunity to compete in the Soap Box Derby competition. The event is held on the Friday before the Homecoming game. Each organization is responsible for building their soap box car for the competition. There are three brackets: Student Organizations, Greek and Residence Halls. There is a 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winner in each bracket. It’s amazing to see all the organizations lined up to watch their team compete!

http://www.lbjsc.txstate.edu/saca/

Greek Speaker

Greek Speaker will be on (TBA) in the LBJ ballroom at (TBA).

Spring

Greek Week
Greek Week is held every spring semester of every school year. Greek Week is a week dedicated to the entire Greek community. It is a great opportunity for chapters to unify and work together in various events. Some of the events held are: All Greek Speaker, Lip-sync, and Volleyball. The Greek organizations are teamed together, and win points according to the participation of their members. Awards for Greek Week are handed out at the Greek Awards, which is held at the end of every spring semester.

Greek Speaker

Greek Speaker will be on (TBA) in the LBJ ballroom at (TBA).

How to become a member
Requirments
Due Dates
Order of Omega accepts new members in both the Fall and Spring semesters. Order of Omega will inform your chapters of when we will start accepting applications.

How much does it cost to be in Order of Omega?
Each student pays a one-time $40.00 initiation fee to the Executive Office for their certificate and pin. If a chapter decides to have local dues, it sets the amount. Remember, membership should not be a financial hardship to individuals. All honorary initiates pay a one-time $10.00 membership fee.