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…the Development and Perpetuation of Scholarship, Leadership, Citizenship, Fidelity, and Brotherhood among all Men!
1963
Founded at Morgan State University, Baltimore MD.
iota phi theta fraternity, inc.
delta beta omega chapter

On September 19, 1963, at Morgan State College (now Morgan State University), 12 students founded Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Incorporated®. They established the following purpose for the organization:

“The development and perpetuation of Scholarship, Leadership, Citizenship, Fidelity, and Brotherhood among all men.”

The Fraternity is, and shall forever remain, dedicated to its founders’ vision of:

Building a Tradition, Not Resting Upon One.

As Iota Phi Theta continues to grow and strengthen, worldwide and especially in areas such as Charles County Maryland, so will its commitment to make meaningful contributions to society, with particular emphasis on the African-American community and the Atlantic African Diaspora.

 

ABOUT DBO
Learn more about the Charles County Centaurs located in Charles County and along the Prince Georges southern Maryland border. Chartered on Tuesday, January 12th, 2021, the Delta Beta Omega (DBO) Alumni Chapter empowers its esteemed brothers, participates in impactful community service, and conducts outreach on behalf of Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc.
THE BROTHERHOOD
On September 19, 1963, at Morgan State College (now Morgan State University), 12 students founded what is now one of the largest, predominately African-American social service fraternities in the world: The Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Incorporated. The Fraternity was officially and legally incorporated on November 1, 1968, as a National Fraternity under the laws of the State of Maryland.
IOTA LEADERSHIP
Learn more about our chapter, regional, and national leadership. Our Chapter Polaris, an Arbiter Elegantiarum, judge of Sartorial Elegance, Artistic Taste, and Etiquette, Gregory R. Michael brings over 16 years of master clothier experience with mastery of high-end retail fabrics. Gregory crossed the burning sands into IOTA Land in the Spring of 2006 at Epsilon Zeta chapter.
CHARTER MEMBERS
If one should ever fall, the many will rise, uplifting their brother! In early 2020, during the beginning of the Covid pandemic, brothers in the Waldorf and Accokeek areas began recruiting local members with the vision and drive to create a new chapter in Southern Maryland. The Delta Beta Omega (DBO) Alumni Chapter was chartered on Tuesday, January 12th, 2021,
JOIN DBO
“It only takes a few weeks to pledge but it takes a lifetime to be a Brother!” The intake process you undergo before becoming a Brother is secondary to the responsibility you accept once you become a Brother. Iota Phi Theta is more than a Fraternity, it is a concept … a way of life... a brotherhood united in building a tradition, not resting upon one!
your DBO membership makes a difference in iota phi theta!

As a member of IOTA PHI THETA Fraternity, Inc., you are part of a community that strives to make a positive impact both within our chapter and in the larger Southern Maryland community. One of the ways we can achieve this is through the contribution of your dues. Whether you attend our physical or virtual meetings and events, every dollar you donate makes a difference. These vital funds allow us to organize events, support our chapter brothers, and contribute to various community service projects in the DMV (DC Metro Area).

The Delta Beta Omega Alumni Chapter could not sustain the multiple initiatives that make our fraternity stand out without your contribution. By paying your dues, you invest in your fraternity experience and help create a meaningful difference. We encourage you to support our chapter by paying your dues or becoming a new member and continue in your journey to strive for the betterment of our communities.

Thank you for your continued support; we are honored to have you as a member.

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CONTACT DBO
DELTA BETA OMEGA ALUMNI CHAPTER
CHARLES COUNTY CENTAURS
PO BOX 1271
WHITE PLAINS, MD 20695
Phone: +1 301-395-5323
DBO LANDLINE
+1 301-395-5323
If one should ever fall, the many will rise, uplifting their brother! Charles County Centaurs Building a Tradition, Not Resting Upon One!