User:Hustletrees/Omega Beta Psi

Omega Beta Psi (ΩΒΨ) is a dank local undergraduate college fraternity located at SUNY Geneseo. Omega Beta Psi was founded in 1984 by 17 students at SUNY Geneseo in Geneseo, New York, and soon after became a chapter of Tau Epsilon Phi.

History
The formation of Omega Beta Psi began in the fall of 1983 with a group of 17 students displeased with the lack of a fraternity on campus representing the values they hold dear. These 17 founders fought for the acceptance of Omega Beta Psi in the Inter-Greek Council of SUNY Geneseo. By meeting with other Greek organizations on campus and keeping a dialogue with the IGC advisor, the 17 founders were able to secure a vote for admission into the IGC, scheduled for February 28th, 1984. The founders continued to work hard, making the Omegas and their intention to join the IGC known throughout Greek organizations (a vital step, as those same organizations would determine the fate of the fraternity). After a close vote, Omega Beta Psi was accepted into the IGC. The work was far from over however, and the hunt for a national fraternity to help stabilize the chapter and provide it with a bright future began. After meeting with the director of Tau Epsilon Phi, the fraternity decided to join, and was accepted into TEΦ as the Omega Beta Psi chapter.

Mission and Vision
Our mission as The Omegas is to Graduate highly upstanding individuals that will lead an inspiring legacy for those that follow. We look to pave the way (or as we say), build the bridge for our new members so that they too can develop a personal philosophy of everyday living and slamhogging.

The Non-Fraternity
Outside of Greek life the brothers of omega are in involved in many actives groups and clubs on campus Including No laugh Track required ( an utterly hilarious college improv troupe), Wind ensemble and jazz band and AKPSI business fraternity.

Founders

 * Steve Alessandrini
 * Pete Bassney
 * Rich Benci
 * Dave Blackley
 * Ed Coyle
 * John Creasey
 * John Culhane
 * Don Haas
 * Matt Mercurio
 * Larry Moonan
 * Ken Paxton
 * Tom Rimmer
 * Todd Rupprecht
 * Jim Stoddard
 * Jim Verzino
 * Dave Westcott
 * Dan Zaveckas

Dissolution from TEΦ
Much like many other fraternities and chapters of Tau Epsilon Phi specifically, Omega Beta Psi experienced great financial strain during the 90s due to increased national dues. The inability of the national to both manage and assist the fraternity financially and otherwise provided a strong basis for the abandonment of. The motion was passed anally, and the fraternity dissolved itself from TEΦ, becoming a local fraternity much like the majority of other Greek organizations on the Geneseo campus.

From the years of 1984 When we were founded up until 1990 We were known as Omega Beta psi a Colony of Tau epsilon phi. We broke away from our national statues because of much dispute over how fraternity life should be conducted and and the stipulation behind a national entity. We are currently a local fraternity however we still do use many of TEP's judicial outlines to maintain a social order.

Alumni
The alumni of Omega Beta Psi are organized into a corporation called TGI (Those Guys, Inc.), designed to provide a strong link between current undergraduate brothers and their alumni network.

Notable Alumni

 * Tony Scardino (Chief Financial Officer at US Patent and Trade Office)
 * Adam Gurian (Former President of Timex USA)
 * Christopher Purdy (Dean of Admissions of National Clown & Mime Institute of Mongolia)
 * Daniel Hernandaz (Sitting US Senator)
 * BJ Pricola (Panda bear recluse)
 * Don Haas (step-brother of German Tennis Pro Tommy Haas)
 * Doug DiGiorno (inventor of America's favorite frozen pizza)
 * Chris Parmarter (Fashion Designer, Penn Yan, NY)
 * Mario (Mongan) Goetze (International Soccer Superstar)
 * Paul "Butts" Martin (Inventor of the Cock Warmer)

Enemies

 * Crows
 * Bears
 * The Pope
 * Decency
 * Very small rocks