Omega Gentlemen’s Club of Las Vegas

Since 1989, the Kappa Xi chapter has run this mentoring group of high school males. The program, which has a 100 percent graduation rate, has been copied by throughout the West by other fraternity chapters. The Gents go through a two-month rite of passage program in which they learn about Black history and, once inducted, are required to maintain a 2.0 grade point average, have a resume, e-mail address and exhibit decorum at all times.

There is a mandatory study hour for those Gents with GPAs are below 2.5. Upperclassmen are required to take all standardized tests early and apply for scholarships and college early. The Gents participate in community service projects, including feeding the homeless, visiting senior centers and performing in community events.

The Omega Gents are comprised of young high school men ages 14-18. Its principles aim is to promote health, facilitate educational, social and vocational development and build the character of its members. The Omega Gents thrive on motivating their fellow members and their peers to achieve excellence in academic, athletic, social and civic arenas.

PRINCIPLES

• To motivate young men to do their best
• To emphasize academic, social and physical development
• To instill the importance of civic service
• To teach (reaffirm) respect for authority

PROGRAM POINTS

• Personal and educational development
• Citizenship and leadership refinement
• Cultural enrichment
• Positive social expression
• Maintaining productive relationships

STRATEGY
Use positive influences and a positive environment to help create a well-rounded young man. By doing so, each Gent will be instilled with:

• A sense of competence
• A sense of usefulness
• A sense of belonging
• a sense of power
• a sense of influence
• a sense of brotherhood
• a sense of understanding