FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER: Gamma Pi Brother Will Join A Famous Actress and Others for Induction Into the PGCPS Hall of Fame

Bro. Charles Harley

It's not often that any of us gets to receive a high honor alongside a star of stage and screen. Gamma Pi's Brother Charles Harley (Gamma Pi, Fall '94) will know what that is like on Friday night, October 24, when he is inducted into the Prince George's County Public Schools Hall of Fame at a gala to be held at the MGM National Harbor. The honors and the festivities are sponsored by the Excellence in Education Foundation for PGCPS, Inc.

Brother Harley, a member of the football support staff at the University of Maryland, is being feted for his days as a distinguished athlete at Central High School where he graduated in 1985. He is one of just eight people being selected to this year's class, which includes celebrated actress Taraji P. Henson, a 1988 graduate of Oxon Hill High School. Local award-winning NBC 4 reporter Tracee Wilkins is also in this year's Hall of Fame class. She is a former Gamma Pi Chapter Citizen of the Year.

 “Never in a million years did I dream of being inducted into the Hall of Fame, let alone with such an all-star cast," said Brother Harley. Although he is being honored for his own athletic exploits, Brother Harley was a very successful high school football coach in the DMV, having coached two teams at Forestville Military Academy to the state finals with one of those teams winning it all.

“I'm flattered to go in as an athlete; moreover, my greater achievements were from the sidelines, hallways, living rooms and neighborhoods of student athletes I've either coached or mentored."

At the University of Maryland, Brother Harley works closely with Brother Coach Mike Locksley and the players in offering guidance to players.

Brother Harley and his wife, Dr. Tonia Harley, an educator/administrator, have two sons Chazz and Chantz who both played Division I college football. Brother Harley, a former U.S. Marine, is a graduate of the University of Maryland University College. Congratulations to Brother Harley for being a shining light in the community for Omega!

FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER: Gamma Pi Member Selected for the Clyburn Leadership Institute 2025-26 Class

EDITOR'S NOTE: For the Good of the Order is an occasional series highlighting the accomplishments of the men of Gamma Pi Chapter.

Congratulations to Gamma Pi’s Brother Richard Allen Moore II (Gamma Pi Spring '87) on his selection to the 2025-26 class of fellows of the James E. Clyburn Leadership Institute (JECLI). The yearlong leadership program is a component of the Omega Action Network and is named for Brother U.S. Rep. Clyburn who represents the 6th District of South Carolina.

Bro. Moore (left) with Bros. Kenneth Rodgers and
 Teddy Taylor, who are JECLI board members.

Bro. Moore, a retired attorney and Administrative Law Judge for the State of Maryland, recently finished orientation and will begin formal training that will go through August 2026. The Clyburn Institute was created in 2021 and serves as the Omega Action Network’s training program. The focus of the JECLI is to prepare the next generation of legislative leaders. 

During the 12-month training period, Fellows learn the “ins and outs” of running ethical and effective political campaigns. Some of the areas of emphasis include Campaign Financing, Organizing Principles and Coalition Building. In short, the program is geared towards people who are interested in serving or being involved in politics.

“I am inspired and grateful for all the wisdom that was shared in the authentic conversations with the other members and the elected leaders that came through. I’m looking forward to building relationships and serving the citizens of Prince George’s County and the State of Maryland,” said Bro. Moore.

Bro. Moore, a graduate of the Catholic University of America’s Columbus School of Law, served 19 years as an Assistant State’s Attorney for the county from 1990-2009.  Bro. Moore was honored by Catholic University in 2016 as one of 32 graduates who at the time served or had served as judges. Their names were inscribed on the Judges Wall. Bro. Moore is also a graduate of Morgan State University in Baltimore.

The Omega Network For Action, Inc. was created to help African Americans and others in underserved communities achieve their highest true social parity, economic self- reliance, power, and civil rights. It is designed to promote economic empowerment through education and job training, housing and community development, workforce development, entrepreneurship, health, and quality of life for the stated underserved community.

Rep. Clyburn, a member of the Fraternity, currently serves as the Assistant Democratic Leader in the House of Representatives. He served as Assistant Democratic Leader from 2011 to 2018 and as House Majority Whip from 2019 to 2022 and 2007 to 2010. He was the House Democratic Caucus Chair and Vice Chair, as well as Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus.

Bro. Rep. Clyburn made history in 1993 when he became the first African-American from the state of South Carolina to serve in Congress since Reconstruction. k For Action, Inc. was created to help African Americans and others in underserved communities achieve their highest true social parity, economic self- r

Gamma Pi's Project ENRICH Overcomes Adversity of Last-Minute Relocation to Deliver a Powerful Opening Ceremony

There were no more seats in the room. Late-comers had to either stand in the back or borrow chairs from the nearby hallway or from an adjacent room. The sea of Purple and Gold worn by Omega men who were in attenance to assist and support the effort merged with the Purple and Gold apparel of Project ENRICH students who were adorning their brand new purple and gold "PE" monogrammed cardigans. This was the scene Saturday morning as Gamma Pi Chapter's Project ENRICH program held its 40th year anniversary opening ceremony at the Greater Mount Nebo AME Church in Bowie, MD.

Earlier in the week, Project ENRICH found itself somewhat stalled as the federal government shutdown forced the closing of its usual meeting facility, the National Wildlife Visitors Center in Laurel, MD. As Omega men do, Bro. Rev. Dr. Gerald Folsom, pastor of Greater Mount Nebo and a longtime member of the Fraternity and currently Gamma Pi Chapter, stepped forward offering his spacious church to the students to keep the 2025-26 program opening from being cancelled or relocated to a faraway place. Omega men do it all the time -- looking out for each other and the community.

"Project ENRICH, we are many things But we are 'one' when it comes down to our motto, Excellence Without Excuses," said Director Bro. Dr. George Montgomery in opening remarks.

So, despite the last-minute change of venue and the lingering uncertainty about the continuing shutdown, Project ENRICH's staff of Gamma Pi men, along with students and parents, rallied to make the opening ceremony one of the best in memory. More than 200 showed up. The situation was the perfect tee up for keynote speaker Bro. Dr. Edward Ryans, Associate Superintendent for Prince George's County, who lit a fire of expectation and excellence under the students with an uplifting message of understanding their "purpose, power and potential," and having a vision of the future.

"Life is about the choices you make. Every day you show up, you're not just telling the world about your dreams. Instead, you're creating it."

This year, 140 students registered for Project ENRICH from 50 area schools, mostly in Prince George's County, but also Anne Arundel, Montgomery and Charles counties as well as Washington, D.C. A total of 36 are seniors. The program is open to students in grades 9-12. 

The opening ceremony included a formal "pinning," a practice started last year, and the introduction of monogrammed cardigans worn by each student.

The opening ceremony drew the interest of local media. NBC affiliate WRC-TV Channel 4 deployed a camera crew during the early part of the program. Bros. Rev . Dr. Folsom and Dr. Montgomery were interviewed by the reporter.

PHOTOS BY BRO. GEORGE DUBOSE

Links to more Project ENRICH articles:

Closing Scholarship Banquet (May 2025)

Black History Month Session (February 2025)

Project ENRICH featured on TV (November 2024)

Opening Ceremony for 2024-25 (October 2024)

FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER: Gamma Pi's Prolific Charter Member Bro. Tim McIntosh Honored at 55th Anniversary for His Role in Founding Nearby Mu Nu Chapter

EDITOR'S NOTE: For the Good of the Order is an occasional series highlighting the accomplishments of the men of Gamma Pi Chapter.

Gamma Pi Chapter's most distinguished member, Charter Member and first Basileus Brother Timothy McIntosh, was recognized and honored recently at neighboring Mu Nu Chapter's 55th Anniversary Celebration. He was presented a medallion as a 1970 charter member of Mu Nu, which is based in nearby Rockville, MD in Montgomery County. Brother McIntosh is a founding member of Mu Nu along with Former Vice Grand Basileus Brother Dr. Adam McKee. Brother McIntosh was also Gamma Pi’s ninth Basileus.

Brother McIntosh's recognition and award is really something that is shared with the entire community. As a result of his pioneering two Omega Psi Phi chapters in the DMV area, the local communities in Prince George's and Montgomery counties have benefited greatly from tens of thousands of hours of social action work that have come from both chapters that he helped start. He has tocuhed mroe lives than he can count from helping bring hundreds of Omega men together in two neighboring counties.

Omega Psi Phi Second District Representative Amir Shareef wrote in recognition of the celebration: “This anniversary is not only remembrance, but gratitude. Gratitude to the charter members and men like Brother Grand Adam McKee, whose spirit and service continue to shape the chapter’s path. Gratitude to men like Timothy McIntosh, whose contributions remind us that no progress is ever made alone."

In his anniversary remarks, Brother McIntosh, a retired senior federal employee, reflected on the fact that he was initiated in 1959 into Tau Psi Chapter at North Carolina Central University (then named North Carolina College). He stated that he never in his wildest dreams thought that he would be helping to charter a chapter in which one of his deceased Line Brothers’ son-in-law would be a financial member.

Brother McIntosh's admonition to the group was highlighting just how swiftly time passes, seemingly with the blinking of an eye. He mentioned that it has been 66 years since his initiation, 55 years since the chartering of Mu Nu Chapter and he is currently enjoying a healthy and happy life at the ripe "young" age of 86.

Mu Nu and Gamma Pi chapters and the Montgomery and Prince George's communities appreciate the contributions of this 66-year member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.