Omega Phi Alpha

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Overview

Omega Phi Alpha’s national convention is the annual gathering of representatives from each active university chapter, national officers, and alumnae representatives.  Their purpose is to make decisions that will guide the future of the sorority. Although day-to-day administrative decisions are made throughout the year by the national officers, all of the sorority’s important national issues are decided by the convention delegation at the national convention. In addition, a large part of convention is devoted to exchanging ideas, networking, and developing skills that chapter leaders will use in maintaining a healthy chapter.

It is critical that all chapters are represented at the annual convention. Active chapters in good standing should send at least two delegates to represent their sisters, but the more active sisters who can attend, the better your chapter will be as a result!

Alumnae also attend convention to support the active chapters and to provide their experience and insight in directing the sorority. There are eight alumnae voting delegates that attend to represent the alumnae in their districts and two delegates at large to represent the interests of all alumnae on any matters that come before the convention.  Convention is also an opportunity for alumnae to network and stay involved with the organization. Many alumnae even bring guests with them to enjoy a visit to the host city.

The National Executive Board selects the convention location one and one half years in advance.  Two years prior to convention, the NEB considers cities in the designated geographical section of the United States.  Starting with Convention 1999, it was decide that the geographical location would rotate from year to year between the southeast, southwest/west, and northeast/Midwest.  Occasionally, this rotation may be amended at the discretion of the NEB.  The NEB selects five cities for research and the Vice President of Business Operations gathers information on those five selected cities.  She then reports her findings at the midyear meeting, which is one and one half years prior to the convention time, and the NEB votes.  The location announcement is then made at Convention the year prior.