Gamma Xi 50 years of service, fellowship, and community impact.

The Gamma Xi Chapter of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. commemorated a historic milestone with a weekend of celebration marking 50 years of service, fellowship, and community impact.

​The Gamma Xi Chapter of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. commemorated a historic milestone with a weekend of celebration marking 50 years of service, fellowship, and community impact.

The festivities began on March 20, 2026, with the Purple and Gold Voyage. The event brought together brothers of the Gamma Xi Chapter along with supporters who had stood by the organization throughout its five decades of service. The cruise was filled with excitement, reflection, and camaraderie as attendees celebrated the chapter’s enduring legacy and the strong bonds that had been built over the years.

The celebration continued on March 21, 2026, with the Black Tie Gala held from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. This elegant, sit-down dinner honored the chapter’s 50-year journey and paid tribute to its Charter Members and dedicated brothers. The evening was marked by heartfelt acknowledgments, shared memories, and a deep appreciation for the foundation laid by those who helped establish and sustain the chapter.

Following the gala, the energy shifted into a lively “Party in Black,” held from 8:00 PM to 11:00 PM. Attendees enjoyed an evening of music, fellowship, and celebration, further strengthening the spirit of brotherhood and unity that defined the Gamma Xi Chapter.

The weekend concluded with a church service and cake cutting ceremony at Grove Baptist Church. This final gathering provided a moment of reflection and gratitude, as members and supporters came together to give thanks for the chapter’s 50 years of impactful service and to look ahead toward a promising future.
Overall, the weekend of events served as a powerful tribute to the Gamma Xi Chapter’s legacy, highlighting its commitment to service, brotherhood, and community excellence over the past half-century.
 
“March 22, 1976 ten astute professional men all in their 20s, persevered and brought the true Omega spirit to the oasis of Virginia Beach.
Gary C. Clark, James Dixon, Carl Haywood, Robert Fairchild, Michael Faulcon, Hiliary Jones III, Anthony Knight, Bishop Perry, Harold Thurman and Marvin Whitehurst were Charter members who brought the Gamma Xi chapter into existence.

​We were able to celebrate 4 surviving members this past weekend. Pictured with past Basilei.
Dr. Carl Haywood, Gary C. Clark, Anthony Knight and Brother Robert Fairchild some 50 years later. And ALL are still active in the Fraternity as well as the Mighty Third District.. As our 31st Third District Representative Shawn R Lacey has coined… “Where it all began!”” - Micheal Mitchell Basileus