Deciding that a submarine would be the best means of delivering his mines in warfare, he built an eight-foot-long wooden submersible that was christened the Turtle for its shape. Large enough to accommodate one operator, the submarine was entirely hand-powered. Lead ballast kept the craft balanced.
Today, the Massive Twelfth District encompasses ten (10) states, four (4) time zones, and one thousand financial members. Geographically, the 12th District covers the largest contiguous landmass of any District under the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. umbrella, occupying approximately 1.6 million square miles. In recent years, the 12th District has enjoyed a rich history. Brother Dr. L. Benjamin Livingston, Pi Rho Chapter (San Bernardino, CA), was elected as Omega Psi Phiâs 1st Vice Grand Basileus in 1979. Subsequently, in 1982, Brother Livingston was elected 32nd Grand Basileus. He is the only Grand Basileus elected from the District.
Greetings Brothers and Guests, Welcome to the online home of the Omicron Chi Chapter (The Mighty OX) of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Our chapter which serves Plainfield, New Jersey and surrounding areas, is a proud member of the Mighty Second District.We are humbly known as âThe Home of 28 th Grand Basileusâ, in honor of our most profound and significant initiate, the Honorable James S. Avery, Sr. (Omega Chapter).lick here to download the App to access Omicron Chi Chapter information, including photo's from recent events, links to our Facebook, Twitter and Social Events. Instant access; no need to access Google Play or the App Store.