History of Iota Xi

Iota Xi was the vision of Brother Milton Johnson (Nu Psi, 1960). Bro. Johnson was the 12th District Representative (1970) of the Second District and was known as the "Visionary." His idea was to charter a chapter of brothers who were conscientious about “Taking Care of Business.”

Iota XI Chapter was chartered in the late 1970’s. Its original members were Milton Johnson, Arnold Eagle, Lance Wilson, Ted Greer, Al Brown, Proctor Houston and Don Williams. In an article in the Oracle, the Chapter was referred to as the Million Dollar Chapter. This was because its members were managing and controlling millions of dollars at major corporations, such as JCPenney, IBM, DuPont, Bristol Myers, CBS, and Mudge Rose.

The Chapter is known for fundraisers at world famous places like Regines, Studio 54, Gaslight Club, 21 Club and Tiger Racket Club. The Chapter marquee program is its Elder Honors Award. Brothers who were recipients of this award were: Eddie Taylor, Adam McKee, Louis Roache, Rudy Powell, Jim Elam, Jim Avery, Ralph Anderson, Nate Thomas, J.P. Pinkney, Ronald Jones, Andrew Ray, Grant Reynolds, Ermon Jones, and Milt Johnson.

The vision of Brother Johnson became the reality of the chapter - to recognize brothers who made significant contributions to Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, no matter where they lived.

Iota Xi remains vibrant, with one of the chapters founders Lance Wilson as the current Basileus. The current Chapter members are Derrick Hostler, Al Granger, Walter Oden, Victor Banks, James Jordan, James Phillips and Neal Phillips

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New York, NY 10031

Iota Xi Chapter
PO Box 432
Freeport, NY 11520

Basileus: Bro. Lance Wilson
email: iotaxibasileus@oppf.org

KRS: Bro. Victor Banks
email: iotaxikrs@oppf.org