This Month's Newsletter is sponsored by The Christian "Tre" Morales Foundation. See below on how you can support this Houston based foundation on their mission against drunk driving below. 

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Please enjoy our January Newsletter below:

Chairman Message: 

Happy New Year Everyone! 

I hope this newsletter finds you all in good health. It's officially 2022 and I am excited to be beginning a 2nd year as your elected DFWAA Chairman. We have some great plans for this year, I hope that you will consider renewing your membership to join us in 2022. Our first membership drive event will be free wing night. Hope to see yall out, and let's get to work! 

Yours in Service,

Mike Dominguez

December Wrap Up:

Thank you for Supporting our

2021 Elf Toy Drive!

What's Going on in January

We wish the best to all of our members that are celebrating their birthday's this January! 

January New Member Dinner

Thursday Jan. 20th

CLICK HERE TO BUY YOUR TICKETS!

SPECIAL  SHOUTOUT

Kick'n It With Tre
Houston Kickball Tournament

Jan. 23rd 

Details: 3rd Annual Kickin' It With Tre kickball tournament. Proceeds will go to the Christian "Tre" Morales Foundation Scholarship.

Teams are up to 12 members. Must have same number of girls and guys on team.

About: This event is in honor of Christian “Tre” Morales, as we raise awareness to stop drinking and driving and give back to the youth with scholarship donations. and is hosted at Texas Baseball Tournaments (AKA The Rac). The day-long tournament is a family-friendly event that will bring everybody together for some great fun! This event is a No drinking and driving event. There will be no alcohol served. Please do not have any alcohol in the facility, including the parking lot

When: Sat Jan 29th

Where: Houston,TX

How: More information and Sign ups here 

Next Month 

This Month's Newsletter is sponsored by our Knights Classic Title sponsor, Liberty Realty Advisors. JJ Chapa and his team have been huge supporters of the DFWAA over the years, please think of them the next time your thinking of buying or selling a home. Thank you for your support!

UTA AlumKnight Event Introduces 2021 Rush Interests to DFW Brothers

DFWAA Wines and Dines at Times Ten Cellars

87 Fam Bumper Stickers now Available

Chairman Message:

Happy September brothers!

This Month's letter is a bit long, so I'll keep it short and sweet. School is back in session, so make sure to support your local chapter in their rush events. Come sip wine, play golf and snag your early bird tickets to the end of the year Gala!

Thank you all again for your support this year, and

CHEERS TO TAILGATE SEASON!!!!

Your Humblest of Chairmen,

Mike Dominguez

We would like to Thank all those who submitted an application for the Omega Delta Phi DFW Alumni Association Scholarships this year. We had over 35 applicants all of whom were well qualified. The Scholarship committee went through each application and chose the winners based on Academics, Letters of Recommendation, and Personal statements. It was very hard to pick our scholarship winners this year. We had excellent candidates who where all deserving, and in fact squeezed an extra Scholarship out of our treasurer this year. So instead of the 6 scholarships we planned to give we are now giving away a 7th Scholarships this year. So without Further ado:

2021 Unstoppable Scholarship Winners:

$2000 Scholarship – Conner Temple

$1500 Scholarship – Marshall Morgan

2021 JJ Chapa Knights Classic Scholarship Winners:

$2500 Scholarship – Josiah Bradley

$1000 Scholarship – Meridith McGee

$1000 Scholarship – Blanca Macias

$1000 Scholarship – Julianne Torres

$1000 Scholarship – Daisy Ruiz

$1000 Scholarship – Earl Wright

$1000 Scholarship – Ella Stone

We would like to congratulate all the winners and would like to thank all those that applied for our scholarships this year. We wish you all the best of luck in your future endeavors at the Universities and Colleges you have chosen to attend. We hope that you will look for Omega Delta Phi on your campuses and join us in our Philanthropy and Community Service throughout the year.

Congratulations again to this year’s Winners

Four Corners Brewery Loteria Night

Thank you to our Brothers, our friends, and the Kappa Delta Chi Ladies that came out to our Loteria Happy hour last month at Four Corners Brewery. Along with winning a few prizes, attendees enjoyed some great food, conversation, and sampled a variety of local craft beverages.

DFWAA Gets New Merch

You heard us right, the DFWAA has started to grow our merch store to provide you with unique gifts that are perfect for showing off your hype in everyday life. From the talented and creative designs of Zach Dominguez, we are happy to present these limited works of art for our DFW network to have at home.

We have magnets, keychains, vinyl stickers, T shirts and more! So make sure to check us out whether your looking for a gift for some 87 fam and/or a little something for yourself. www.dfwodphi.com/shop

Membership Update:

Membership Continues to Climb

Congratulations once again to the brothers of University of Texas at Dallas for continuing to hold our largest membership of a single chapter! Is there any chapter that is up to the challenge?

**Cough*** Alpha where you at?!?! **Cough**

New Member Shoutout

Welcome to Alumnus
Carlos Campos
Texas A&M university at Kingsville
Alpha Mu Chapter

A criminology major, Carlos crossed in Spring 2013, and enjoys all sports and outdoor activities. You can find this guy either fishing, hunting or cheffin' up the bbq at a tailgate near you. Thank you for coming aboard, Carlos! We are looking forward to hanging out with you at our next event!

Don't see your chapter listed in the graph above?

Let's change that this month!

Be sure to call/text your pledge brothers and let them know that renewing their DFWAA membership is easier than ever. Let's make a difference in the DFW together!

Upcoming Events

Tues. Sept. 14 - DFWAA Meeting

What: Monthly DFWAA Meeting
When: Tues, Sept. 14th 8PM-9PM
How: See our RSVP link for Zoom Link
Calendar: Click to add to your Google Calendar
Details: Monthly chapter meeting for event planning held the 2nd Tuesday of each month. (except this month)

Friday, September 24th
DFWAA WINE NIGHT!

Let Your Inner Sommelier Shine At This Trendy Wine and Dine!

What: Wine Tasting Night near White Rock Lake
When: Friday, September 24th 7:00 PM
Where: Times Ten Cellars wine tasting
6324 Prospect Ave, Dallas, TX 75214
Who: DFWAA Members and friends Invited
Details: Call up your significant Other or Significant Brother, and tell them to clear their schedules for this classy affair!

ITS RUSH SEASON!!!

2021 Rush Invite from the UTD Undergraduate Chapter

Good Morning Alumni,

Since the start of this pandemic, we have all faced challenges that have been unique in nature due to the environment we find ourselves in. These difficulties have not only affected us as individuals but also in our careers, with our families and friends, and the ways we use to interact. The active chapter has been no stranger to these issues as for the past year we have had to adapt to an online setting as we achieve meeting the needs and concerns of the community, maintaining our sacraments, and graduating our members. As the new academic year starts, we want to excel in every goal which includes having a successful rush.

We want to invite you, the alumni body, to our rush events to not only meet our interest but also give the active chapter the opportunity to hang out with our alumni brothers in the name of Unity. Please read below to see the details regarding our events:

Midwestern State University

Wichita Falls, Texas

Texas Christian University

Fort Worth, Texas

West Texas A&M University

Canyon, Texas

KNIGHTS CLASSIC UPDATE

Guinness World Record Holder and Trick shot extrordinaire, Michael Furrh, to Appear at the Knights ClassicSponsored by Liberty Realty Advisors!

October 8th, 2021

The amazingly talented, Michael Furrh, has agreed to come out to the Knights Classic this year, and will be hosting one of our Hole challenges this year! Furrh is the owner and operator of Michael Furrh's Cheat4Charity Challenge and World Record Exhibitions. We hope that  this will be the first of many years of partnering with Mr. Furrh! Come out on October 8th and see the trick shot king for yourself! 

What: 18th Annual Knights Classic Sponsored by Liberty Realty Advisors
Who: Everyone
When: Friday, October 8th 8:00 AM
How: See our Facebook Event Page 
Calendar: Click to add to your Google Calendar
Details: 18th Annual Charity Golf Tournament to raise scholarship funds for  Undergraduate College Students and College-Bound High School Seniors living in the DFW Metroplex.

To sign up to play in or sponsor the tournament, visit www.knightsclassic.com

Sat. Nov. 13th -

RSVP FOR THE GALA TODAY!

What: 2021 DFWAA Gala Celebration
Who: Everyone
When: Saturday, November 13, 2021
Where: Embassy Suites by Hilton - Dallas Park Central Area
13131 North Central Expressway, Dallas, TX 75243
Calendar: Click to add to your Google Calendar
Details: Save the Date. The DFWAA is bringing back our annual Gala.

We are now seeking sponsors, and tickets and room reservations are open. 

CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR EARLY BIRD SPECIALS BELOW:

Individual Dinner Ticket: $40
Dinner and Plus 1 (2 Tickets): $65
Room Rate: $109

That's right! for under $175, you can have 2 dinner tickets and a hotel room for the night! Bring a friend or a significant other and come celebrate with us at the party of the year!

Get your tickets ASAP! Early Bird Deadline: October 9th, 2021

Just for Fun

"FOUNDER'S CORNER CHALLENGE"

For this month's challenge we asked the following question to Founder, Joe Cereceres. Those who can guess his response will be entered into a drawing and have a chance at winning our Monthly prize!

June Prize: 4 ticket to the Texas State Fair!!!

Details:

Step 1: What would Joe Cereceres rather fight? A or B?

A. 87 duck-size Big Tex (Big Texeses, Big Texi, Big Texs',???)

B. 1 Big Tex-Size Ducks

Step 2: Reply to this newsletter with your best guess!

If your guess matches Joe's we will add your name to our raffle.

(Winners will be drawn at random at the end of the month. Correct answer will be posted in next month's newsletter)

Thank you for your time in reading this newsletter. As always, keep safe, and see yall next month!

One DFW,

DFWAA

Thank you for your help, and please enjoy our August Newsletter below:

ir weekend Chairman Message: 

Happy August brothers! 

There's only a few weeks of summer left to catch a tan on the river or on the lake! 

We had a great time in our July events, most notably sharing ideas with brothers in Las Vegas and the election of our new national president. 

National conference has always been an event near and dear to my heart.  I hope that those that were able to attend the national conference were able to leave a little bit more inspired. I hope their weekend conversations helped challenge them to push their chapter to the next level of achievement. I hope they could see the hard work that our brothers are putting in throughout the nation, and be reminded that we are all doing our part to further the vision of Omega Delta Phi.

The DFWAA has carried on this vision for the past 21 years. Brothers, it is time that we take this organization to the heights that it is destined to achieve. I encourage you to get involved in the DFWAA, attend a meeting, an event, or hang out with a line brother. It is only together that we have made it this far and it is only together that we will continue to grow and succeed.  

Don't miss out on the next event,  join the DFWAA Monthly text alerts via the Remind app, and keep updated on the happenings in the DFW.  https://www.remind.com/join/6k8hd6

Have a great month everyone! 

Cheers,

Mike Dominguez 

July Wrap Up:

Street Taco Night for the UFC Fight!

Thank you to those that were able to attend our UFC watch party for the Mcgreggor vs Poirier. We had street tacos stacked, drinks on deck,  and together witnessed the cringeworthy end of an era on the 10ft x 10ft screen.

Apodaca wins big in Vegas!

Congratulations to DFWAA member, Jesus "Chu Chu" Apodaca, for being elected ODPhi National President! While all 3 candidates have volunteered countless hours to better our organization over the years, it is Apodaca's vision that will lead ODPhi forward over the next 3 years. We thank all candidates for their dedication to our fraternity and we are confident that our new leadership will bring new ideas to improve our organization.

National rep position applications are currently open. If you feel you have the qualifications and drive to be part of Apodaca's administration, click here to view openings. 

Membership Update:

Congratulations to Chapter of the Month

Alpha Omicron!

Congrats once again to the brothers of University of Texas at Dallas, who were able to continue their hold as the largest chapter membership within the DFWAA in the month of July!

July brought us 1 new member into to the DFWAA, which puts us just 16 members short of 100 active members. I hope that you, our readers will consider renewing your membership so that we can continue to provide events in the DFW.

Don't see your chapter listed in the graph above?

Let's change that this month!

Be sure to call/text your pledge brothers and let them know that renewing their DFWAA membership is easier than ever. Don't miss your chance to make a difference in the DFW metroplex.

Thursday Aug 26th

In Person Loteria and Happy Hour!

THE KNIGHTS CLASSIC RETURNS

October 8th, 2021

What: 18th Annual Knights Classic Sponsored by Liberty Realty Advisors
Who: Everyone
When: Friday, October 8th 8:00 AM
How: See our Facebook Event Page 
Calendar: Click to add to your Google Calendar
Details: 18th Annual Charity Golf Tournament to raise scholarship funds for  Undergraduate College Students and College-Bound High School Seniors living in the DFW Metroplex.

To sign up to play in or sponsor the tournament, visit www.knightsclassic.com

Sat. Nov. 13th - 

RSVP FOR THE GALA TODAY!

What: 2021 DFWAA Gala Celebration
Who: Everyone
When: Saturday, November 13, 2021
Where:  Embassy Suites by Hilton - Dallas Park Central Area
              13131 North Central Expressway, Dallas, TX 75243

Calendar: Click to add to your Google Calendar
Details: Save the Date. The DFWAA is bringing back our annual Gala.
We are now seeking sponsors, and tickets and room reservations are open. 

CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR EARLY BIRD SPECIALS BELOW:
Individual Dinner Ticket: $40
Dinner and Plus 1 (2 Tickets): $65 
Room Rate: $109

That's right! for under $175, you can have 2 dinner tickets and a hotel room for the night! Bring a friend or a significant other and come celebrate with us at the party of the year! 

Thank you for your help, and please enjoy our July Newsletter below:

Summer 2021 is here and there has never been a better time to be a DFWAA member! From getting too hype by the pool to getting too tan on the lake, June has given us a great start to the season, and I have a feeling the fun just getting started! 

Thank you again to everyone that has come out to hang with us so far, and we would love to see you all out at our next event. 

Don't miss out, join the DFWAA Monthly text alerts via the Remind app, and keep updated on the happenings in the DFW.  https://www.remind.com/join/6k8hd6

Have a great month everyone! 

Cheers,

Mike Dominguez 

June Wrap Up:

Jessie Tapia Reels In Record Breaking** Catch!

**Record Breaking in this case is defined as the largest fish out of the sample of those caught by the 14 people that attended this particular fishing trip. Not to say that any other data or research was evaluated when making this claim.

June started off with our brotherhood deep sea fishing trip to Galveston, TX. In all 14 attended the weekend which included arcade games, shuffleboard, pool tournaments, some fine AirBNB home cooking, and of course a 12-hour fishing tour.

While everyone caught their limit, Jessie Tapia, the "Snapper Whisperer", snagged (what I can only guess to be) a 13lb+ Red Snapper to win our group challenge.  Special thanks to our Service Chair, Steven Olson, who brought this awesome trip together.

If you would like to see this trip become an annual DFWAA outing, please let us know! 

DFWAA Tees Off For a Great Cause!

On Friday June 18th, through the generous donation of one of our members, the DFWAA was able to send a few of our knights to support the Knights of Columbus Council 5052's 6th Annual Charity Golf Tournament.

Not to brag, but the words "new high score" might have been mentioned, so those of you reading better bring your "A" game when you attend the upcoming Knights Classic Sponsored by Liberty Realty Advisors on October 8th!

All in all we had great weather and a great time meeting the members of Council 5052!

El Chapa Sets Sail on Lake Lewisville!

The Seven Visions: Spring Edition is Available Now!

Did you know that the Beta Rho Chapter (Western Michigan University) held a "Hypest Pet" contest? These adorable contenders above are part of just one of many unique events being held by chapters across the nation. Catch up on your National ODPhi news by Checking out the link here!

Membership Update:

Congratulations to Chapter of the Month

Alpha Omicron!

Tues. July 6 - DFWAA Meeting

What: Monthly DFWAA Meeting
When: Tues, July 6th  8PM-9PM
How: See our RSVP link for Zoom Link
Calendar: Click to add to your Google Calendar
Details: Monthly chapter meeting for event planning held the 2nd Tuesday of each month. (except this month)

Saturday July 10th

Fight Night Watch Party!

What: Poirier VS McGregor Watch Party
When: Saturday July 10th 7PM
Where: Arlington, TX. Address provided on RSVP
Who: Active DFWAA Members Invited
Details: Watching the fight and Grilling some Grub. Click Here to RSVP

*This event is also a School Supply Drive Drop off event*

July 22-24th National Presidential Campaign concludes  in Vegas!

What: Registration for National Convention in Las Vegas is still open
Date: July 22-24th
Where: Stratosphere Hotel
Who: Alumni and Undergrads are invited.
Details:  Schedule of events, Banquet time and Registration available at https://omegadeltaphi.com/nationals2021/ 

National Presidential candidates Bryan Garcia, Jesus Apodaca, and Lateef Ipaye make their last push as the National Presidention election comes to an end at The National Conference in Las Vegas this month. 

This Month's Video Question to the candidates: "What is something that you have not been able to accomplish during your years working with ODPhi Regionals and Nationals, and how would being elected president change it?"

Want to hear more about the candidates' platforms? Check out our youtube channel for more from our Presidential Townhall. 

July 10th to August 8th-  Back to School Supply Drive

What: Our annual School Supply Drive 
When: Saturday, July 10th to Sunday, Aug 8th
How: Amazon wishlist link here  Local dropoffs TBA

Details: This year's annual school supply drive is in support of  support the Juanita Craft Recreation Center in Dallas Texas. As a 501c (3) organization, eligible monetary donations will be provided charitable contribution receipts upon request.

THE KNIGHTS CLASSIC RETURNS

October 8th, 2021

What: 18th Annual Knights Classic Sponsored by Liberty Realty Advisors
Who: Everyone
When: Friday, October 8th 8AM
How: See our Facebook Event Page 
Calendar: Click to add to your Google Calendar

Details: 18th Annual Charity Golf Tournament to raise scholarship funds for  Undergraduate College Students and College-Bound High School Seniors living in the DFW Metroplex.

To sign up to play in or sponsor the tournament, visit www.knightsclassic.com

Sat. Nov. 13th -

SAVE THE DATE!

What: 2021 DFWAA Gala Celebration
Who: Everyone
When: Saturday, November 13, 2021
Where:  Embassy Suites by Hilton - Dallas Park Central Area
              13131 North Central Expressway, Dallas, TX 75243
Calendar: Click to add to your Google Calendar
Details: Save the Date. The DFWAA is bringing back our annual Gala.
More details to come in the coming weeks

Just for Fun

"FOUNDER'S CORNER CHALLENGE"

Chairman Message: 

Happy June, everyone! 

While you can't tell by all the rain we have had lately, it's almost time for "Too Hype Summer 2021!" 

This past month we have worked on improving of our social media presence, our DFWAA website database, and our channels of communication. We hope  these efforts will improve the ease of being a DFWAA member, while keeping you informed of opportunities to stay involved. 

With this in mind, we invite you to join our DFWAA Monthly text alerts via the Remind app, designed to keep you updated on the happenings in the DFW. 

https://www.remind.com/join/6k8hd6

I hope to see yall this month at our BBQ and Pool Party on Saturday, the 19th, and I hope you all have a great month! 

Best,

Mike Dominguez 

Gene "Steel Gaze" Perez flushes

the competition the May 2021 Poker Tournament

Thank you to all those that came out to the Poker knight at the Elite Cigar Cafe in Addison this past month. Card sharks traveled from near and far to compete in the tournament; however, only one could walk away as the victor. It just goes to show you gotta know when to Hold Em', know when to Fold Em'...when Gene Perez walks up to the Poker Table.

Old Heads greet while new grads Eat

Spring Creek Networking Dinner brings 9 new DFWAA members! 

In May we hosted a DFW networking dinner in which newly graduate brothers had a chance to meet some of our current DFWAA alumni. We would like to thank everyone that came out to support. We look forward to the new ideas and perspectives that these new graduates can bring to our organization.

The National Presidential Campaign continues to heat up!

National Presidential candidates Bryan Garcia, Jesus Apodaca, and Lateef Ipaye have continued to hit the campaign trail over the past month. Will the election approaching in July, only time will tell which brother has what it takes to lead our fraternity over the next 3 years.

This Month's Question: "What are the biggest issues facing the undergraduates over the next 3 years, and what are the biggest issues that the alumni will be facing?

Membership Update:

Congratulations to Chapter of the Month

Alpha Omicron!

May was a huge month for the brothers of University of Texas at Dallas as they clenched largest chapter membership through the help of their newest graduated brothers. 

The DFWAA had a solid 16% growth over the past month, and with a little over half the year to go, we have a great chance at breaking the 100 paid member mark. Thank you to all who have reached out and encouraged your LBs to join us this year, it is your support that makes us as strong as we are.

Don't see your chapter listed in the graph above?

Let's change that this month!

Be sure to call/text your pledge brothers and let them know that renewing their DFWAA membership is easier than ever. Don't miss your chance to make a difference in the DFW metroplex.

Tues. May 11 - DFWAA Meeting

What: Monthly DFWAA Meeting
When: Tues, June 8th  8PM-9PM
How: See our RSVP link for Zoom Link
Calendar: Click to add to your Google Calendar
Details: Monthly chapter meeting for event planning held the 2nd Tuesday of each month.

Saturday June 19th-  Membership Appreciation BBQ and Pool Party

What: Membership Appreciation BBQ and Pool Party
When: Saturday, Jun 19th 1PM-7PM
How: RSVP for the event TODAY!
Calendar: Click to add to your Google Calendar
Who: This is a family friendly event for Active Members & their family/guests.
Details: Food and non alcoholic drinks will be provided by the DFWAA. We ask that you bring your own drinks, cooler, and towels.

**LIMITED RSVP SPOTS AVAILABLE**

College Scholarships Applications are now Available!

Deadline June 30th

What: Scholarships
When: Application Deadline Saturday, Jun 30th 
How: Download Applications Here!
Details: The DFWAA will award 5 scholarships to college bound DFW High School Seniors in the denominations below:

1 scholarship in the amount of $2,500
4 scholarships in the amount of $1,000 Each

Please help spread the word to any eligible DFW students that you may know!

THE KNIGHTS CLASSIC RETURNS

October 8th, 2021

Just for Fun

"FOUNDER'S CORNER CHALLENGE"

Fancy yourself a wise guy, eh?
Try to besting National Founder, Eugene Dominguez, in this month's sudoku puzzle and have a chance at winning a prize!

Time to Beat: 5 Minutes 53 Seconds
June Prize: $20 Starbucks Gift Card!

Details:Step 1:Click here to compete online, print the image above, or copy the above puzzle on a sheet of paper and attempt the puzzle.

Step 2: Post a picture of your puzzle attempt and completion time on facebook or instagram with #DFWAAChallenge.

(Alt entry method: Just reply to this email with your attempt.)

 Find Sudoku instructions here

(Winners will be drawn at random at the end of the month. Solution will be posted in next month's newsletter)

*This is all for fun, you don't have to beat the time to win the gift card, you just have to attempt.*

See
May's puzzle solution above

Click here to try again

Chairman Message: 

Hello everyone, and congratulations to all of our 2021 May graduates! 

I can't believe we are already 1/3 of the way through 2021. April was jam packed with opportunities to get involved in ODPhi around the state, and I am thankful to all the brothers that took the time to hang out with me over the past month. Let's hope all those April showers, lead to May flowers, as well as full rivers for tubing this summer! 

Lastly, May the HYPE be with you, Brothers!

Mike Dominguez 

April Wrap Up:

DFWAA Rocks the 4 Links Classic!

To kick off the month, a few members from the DFWAA had a chance to network with our San Antonio Alumni brothers at their annual 4 Links Golf Tournament. Though we were unable to bring back the 1st place trophy, we thank the SAAA for their hospitality and for providing some ideas on how to improve our Knights Classic in the Fall.

North Texas Regionals at West Texas A&M in Canyon, TX!

The weekend of April 9th, the North Texas Region traveled to Canyon, TX  for their annual regionals event. There we had the opportunity to meet the new undergraduates of the North Texas Region, hike the "Lighthouse Trail" in Palo Duro Canyon, and to recruit a few of the new graduates into the DFWAA. A sincere thank you, and welcome to our 6 newest alumni brothers!

The weekend of April 9th, the North Texas Region traveled to Canyon, TX  for their annual regionals event. There we had the opportunity to meet the new undergraduates of the North Texas Region, hike the "Lighthouse Trail" in Palo Duro Canyon, and to recruit a few of the new graduates into the DFWAA. A sincere thank you, and welcome to our 6 newest alumni brothers! 

Hot off the Presses!

The Seven Visions: Spring Edition is Available Now!

Passion project of editor, Luis Gonzalez, and the National Marketing Team, this edition highlights the special history that singer, Selena Quintanilla, holds in our brotherhood, as well as keeps you informed on ODPhi news around the nation.

Highlights include: a message from the National President, a chronicle of undergraduate life during the pandemic, and much more! 

Check out the link here!

Loteria Knight Fun

We had a blast last month playing Loteria with the DFW community. Amidst the variety of Loteria games, members shared their fondest greek memories and most prized greek memorabilia.  Thank you to everyone that came out and thank you for sharing your unique stories. We look forward to seeing you all out at the next event! 

The National Presidential Campaign continues to heat up!

National Presidential candidates Bryan Garcia, Jesus Apodaca, and Lateef Ipaye met on the debate stage once again at the North Texas Regional Weekend in Canyon, Tx. Moderator and Regional Director, Bryan Parra, asked the hard hitting questions in hopes to reveal which brother has the right stuff to lead Omega Delta Phi for the next 3 years.

Congratulations to Chapter of the Month

ALMIGHTY ALPHA!

In April, the Alpha brothers successfully rallied their numbers to Claim the title "Chapter of the Month" for the first time in 2021.

We have seen an amazing 40% membership growth in the month of April, with  Alpha and Alpha Omicron taking the 1st and 2nd place spots. They were followed closely by Delta, Sigma, and Xi Chapters. Thank you to all who have reached out and encouraged your LBs to join us this year, it is your support that makes us as strong as we are.

Don't see your chapter listed in the graph above?

Let's change that this month!

Be sure to call/text your pledge brothers and let them know that renewing their DFWAA membership is easier than ever. Don't miss your chance to make a difference in the DFW metroplex.

Undergraduate Spotlight:

Beta Eta Chapter helps feed the Ft Worth community in need.

Saturday May 15th-

Poker Knight in Addison

What: Poker Knight in Addison 

When: Saturday, May 15th 6PM-9PM

How: RSVP for Poker Knight here!

Calendar: Click to add to your Google Calendar

Details: Texas Hold Em and Cigars with the DFWAA

Friday May 21-

New Graduate Celebration Dinner

What: Graduation Dinner 

When: Friday, May 21st 7PM-9PM

How: RSVP for dinner here!

Calendar: Click to add to your Google Calendar

Details:This is a Celebration Dinner for all newly graduated ODPhi brothers to have a meal on DFWAA's tab. New Alumni will get a chance to meet other graduates in teh DFW and to network with DFWAA membership.

College Scholarships Applications are now Available!

Deadline June 30th

What: Scholarships

When: Application Deadline Saturday, Jun 30th 

How: Download Applications Here!

Details: The DFWAA will award 5 scholarships to college bound DFW High School Seniors in the denominations below:

1 scholarship in the amount of $2,500
4 scholarships in the amount of $1,000 Each

Please help spread the word to any eligible DFW students that you may know!

THE KNIGHTS CLASSIC RETURNS

October 8th, 2021

What: 18th Annual Knights Classic Sponsored by Liberty Realty Advisors

Who: Everyone

When: Friday, October 8th 8AM

How: See our Facebook Event Page 

Calendar: Click to add to your Google Calendar

Details: 18th Annual Charity Golf Tournament to raise scholarship funds for  Undergraduate College Students and College-Bound High School Seniors living in the DFW Metroplex.

To sign up to play in or sponsor the tournament, visit www.knightsclassic.com

Just for Fun

"FOUNDER'S CORNER CHALLENGE"

Fancy yourself a wise guy, eh?
Try to besting National Founder, Eugene Dominguez, in this month's sudoku puzzle and have a chance at winning a prize!

Time to Beat: 4 Minutes 28 Seconds

May Prize: $10 Starbucks Gift Card!

Details: Save and print the image above, or copy the above puzzle on a sheet of paper and try to complete it in less than the stated time. Then post a picture of your final puzzle attempt on facebook or instagram with your completion time and #DFWAAChallenge.

(Alt entry method: Just reply to this email with your attempt.)

 Find Sudoku instructions here

(Solution will be posted in next month's newsletter)

Thank you for your time in reading this newsletter. As always, keep safe, and we look forward to seeing you at the next DFWAA event.

One DFW,

DFWAA

Chairman Message: 

Howdy and Happy Easter! 

We are moving into the 2nd quarter of 2021 and the DFWAA is looking stronger. In reflection of my first quarter as chairman, I would just like to thank all of the brothers that have reached out to me or spent time at one of the events that we have hosted. It has been an amazing experience for me to get to know more of our DFW family over the last couple of months, and I only see continued potential moving forward. 

One DFW,

Mike Dominguez 

March Wrap Up:

March Movie Knight Success!

Thank you to everyone that came out to our family movie night this past month. We had a great turnout of about 45 attendees who joined the DFWAA in a special private screening of "Back to the Future".

National Presidential Candidate Townhall

3 New Men of Vision

We would like to once again thank everyone for attending our National Presidential Candidate Q & A that we hosted in March. It was great to hear the passion and vision expressed by the candidates. We are excited to see which one will lead our brotherhood into the future.

Above you will find the 15 minute presentations for each candidate.

Keep an eye on DFWAA social media accounts as we release additional videos and questions from the event over the next few weeks.

Membership Update:

Congratulations to Chapter of the Month

DELTA!

It's a THREE-PEAT!!!

Delta continues to make history by racking up 3 back to back Chapter of the Month awards. Though margins have begun to narrow, the Aggies have their sights set on that Chapter of the year award for 2021. 

We would also like to welcome our 12 newest members in the DFWAA! Our membership count is up 32% from last month, and thanks to you, our alumni association now represents 18 chapters from across the US.

Don't see your chapter listed in the graph above?

Let's change that this month!

While we are on the subject...

NEW MEMBERSHIP LEVEL AVAILABLE

Roy Ferretiz Claims 1st Hype Knight Membership!

You asked, we listened! renewing your DFWAA membership is now easier than ever with the newest "HYPE KNIGHT" monthly membership level.

"Hype Knight" is a recurring $10 per month membership option, that allows you to keep supporting all year round. We will be gauging the interest of this automated monthly membership over the course of the 2021 year as we evaluate more ways of improving your DFWAA experience.

**BONUS** Due to this new membership level, we've extended our membership polo incentive through the month of April!

Hype Knight Membership will be in the same incentive tier as Charitable knights.

(See below for more information)

Photo credit to Alpha Chapter Brother: Jamie Ruiz

Membership Update:

What: Red Snapper Fishing Trip to Galveston
Who: Open Invite
When: Weekend in June
How: Text Mike- 6825514000 or reply to this email.
Deadline: We need to secure # of spot by Friday, March 12th!
Cost: $100/person to fish. Plus airbnb, gas, and roadtrip expenses.

Current Options:

Galveston Party Boats- 12 hr- 40-80 miles out-provide rod and reel-No alcohol-can bring a 9x9 cooler or backpack-have food and beer to purchase on board

Williams Party Boat-12 hr- 40-80 miles out-provide rod and reel-No alcohol-can bring a 9x9 cooler or backpack-have food and beer to purchase on board

Membership Perks!