Mu Beta Phi
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Mu Beta Phi | |
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ΜΒΦ | |
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Founded | March 22, 2017 Columbia, South Carolina |
Type | Professional African American |
Affiliation | PFA |
Status | Active |
Emphasis | Military |
Scope | International |
Motto | Unitas de concordis |
Colors | California Blue,old gold,black,andwhite |
Flower | Golden calla lily |
Mascot | Golden eagle |
Patron Greek divinity | Hercules |
Chapters | 20 |
Colonies | 7 |
Nickname | The Mighty Beta Kings |
Headquarters | 1591 Savannah Highway Suite 201 Columbia,South Carolina29407 United States |
Website | www |
Mu Beta Phi Military Fraternity, Inc.(ΜΒΦ) also known as the "Mighty Beta Kings", is an internationalmilitaryfraternitythat caters to all 50 states and overseas in Southeast Asia and Europe. The motivation to serve, support, and defend the men and women in the local andveterancommunities amplified the passion to give back and provide an outlet for men of the Armed Services of all nationalities, continued service within the community, leading to the establishment of Mu Beta Phi Military Fraternity Inc.
History
[edit]Mu Beta Phi Military Fraternity, Inc. was founded on March 22, 2017, and officially incorporated on April 17, 2017, by three active duty and retired military men, across three branches of service.[1]Built off the principles of mission, brotherhood, and professionalism, the brothers of Mu Beta Phi, swore an oath tostrengthenthe veteran community, restorefaithin the community, and broadenknowledgeto veterans. The Mu Beta Phi founders were Dr. Gary V. Ammons (Navy), Darrin Coney (Air Force), and Clifton Powell (Army).
The Hercules PHIrst Warriors were the Alpha line members of Mu Beta Phi consisting of Efferen Hernandez, Leander Holston Jr., Antonio Brown, Jason Williams, Marquette Jones, Timothy Hall, Lugene Johnson, Jeremiah Thompson, Murad Dixon, Shawn Ollison.
Mu Beta Phi is a member of theProfessional Fraternity Association(PFA), in the category of military science,[2]theAssociation of Fraternity/Sorority Advisors(AFA), the Armed Forces Chamber of Commerce (AFCOC) and the Fraternity Communications Association (FCA).
Symbols
[edit]The Mu Beta Phi motto is "Unitas de concordis". The fraternity's colors are California blue, old gold, black, and whilte. Its flower is the golden calla lily. Its mascot is Hercules and its animal is the golden eagle. Its nickname is "The Mighty Beta Kings".
Chapters
[edit]Mu Beta Phi refers to its chapters as royal courts. Colonies are referred to as courts. Active groups are noted inbold,inactive groups noted initalics.
Chapter | Charter date and range | Institution | Location | Status | References |
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Alpha | March 22, 2017 | Hampton Roads, Virginia | Active | [3][4] | |
Beta | Memorial | ||||
Gamma | March 18, 2018 | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Active | [4] | |
Delta | 2018 | Columbia, South Carolina | Active | [4] | |
Epsilon | July 2021 | St. Louis, Illinois | Active | ||
Zeta | October 17, 2020 | Washington, D.C. | Active | [4] | |
Eta | July 2021 | Jacksonville, Florida | Active | ||
Theta | November 15, 2020 | Atlanta, Georgia | Active | ||
Iota | 2024 | Charlotte, North Carolina | Colony | ||
Kappa | July 2021 | Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas | Active | ||
Lambda | July 14, 2021 | San Diego, California | Active | ||
Nu | July 2021 | New York City, New York | Active | ||
Xi | July 2021 | Las Vegas, Nevada | Active | ||
Omicron | 2021 | Gulfport, Mississippi | Active | ||
Pi | 2021 | Houston, Texas | Active | ||
Rho | 2023 | Texas | Colony | ||
Sigma | 2023 | Manhattan, New York | Active | ||
Tau | 2022 | Cleveland, Ohio | Active | ||
Upsilon | 2023 | San Antonio, Texas | Active | ||
Chi | 2023 | Chicago, Illinois | Active | ||
Psi | 2023 | Macon, Georgia | Active | ||
Omega | 2023 | San Francisco, California | Colony | ||
Alpha Alpha | 2024 | Tampa, Florida | Colony | ||
Alpha Gamma | 2022 | Bahrain | Colony | ||
Alpha Delta | 2022 | Southeast Asia | Active | ||
Alpha Epsilon | 2022 | Spain | Colony | ||
Alpha Zeta | 2022 | Japan | Colony | ||
Alpha Phi | May 2, 2019 | Norfolk State University | Norfolk, Virginia | Active |
Proclamations and recognition
[edit]TheMayor of Columbia, South Carolina,Stephen K. Benjaminproclaimed March 2, 2019, as South Carolina Chapter of Mu Beta Phi Military Fraternity, Inc. Day.
Mu Beta Phi Military Fraternity, Inc. was recognized as the 2021 Outstanding Community Service Award recipient by the Professional Fraternity Association for its dedication to the local and veteran community.
Mu Beta Phi Military Fraternity, Inc.'s founder, Dr. Gary V. Ammons, was the recipient of the 2021 Outstanding Community Leader award by the Professional Fraternity Association for his leadership and inspiration to the community.
Mu Beta Phi has also been recognized through formal citation and official lettering from senator and member of theSenate Armed Services Committee,Tim Kaineof Virginia, for their work within the veteran community, the homeless veteran population and for advocating for veteran benefits and veteran mental health care.
Mu Beta Phi has been recognized by senator and member of theCongressional Black Caucus(CBC),Jim Clyburnof South Carolina for their dedication and work for minority military men and their equal rights of recognition within the military ranks and their advocacy work within the communities they serve.
Mu Beta Phi has received numerous state and government-level proclamations, letters of commendation, and letters of appreciation from the Senate Armed Services Committee,GovernorTim KaineofVirginia,SenatorJames ClyburnofSouth Carolina,SenatorStephanie MurphyofFlorida,MayorWilliam SessomsofVirginia Beach,Mayor Linda Johnson ofSuffolk, Virginia,MayorCarolyn GoodmanofLas Vegas,Nevada;recognizing their work for the local communities and veteran families in which they live.
Partnerships
[edit]- Big Brothers Big Sisters of America
- Boy Scouts of America
- Marshall Early Learning Center, Hampton, VA
- West Philadelphia Achievement Charter Elementary School (WPACES), Philadelphia, PA
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^"About Us".Mu Beta Phi Military Fraternity Inc.Retrieved2023-12-07.
- ^Professional Fraternity Association Fraternal Members listing
- ^"Episode 33: Mu Beta Phi Military Fraternity Inc".The Dapper Luq.Retrieved2019-06-24.
- ^abcd"Royal Courts".Mu Beta Phi Military Fraternity Inc.Retrieved2023-12-07.