Mu Beta Phi
{{Short description|International military fraternity}}
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{{Infobox Fraternity
| letters = {{lang|grc|ΜΒΦ}}
| name = Mu Beta Phi
| crest = This is the Crest of Mu Beta Phi.jpg
| image_size = 200px
| founded = {{Start date and years ago|2017|03|22}}
| birthplace = Columbia, South Carolina
| affiliation = PFA
| status = Active
| type = Professional fraternity
| emphasis = Military, African American
| scope = International
| motto = Unitas de concordis
| colors = {{color box|#005381}} California Blue, {{color box|#CFB53B}} old gold, {{color box|#000000}} black, and {{color box|#FFFFFF}} white
| flower = Golden calla lily
| mascot = Golden eagle
| nickname = The Mighty Beta Kings
| address = 1591 Savannah Highway
Suite 201
| city = Columbia
| State =
| ZIP code = 29407
| homepage = {{URL|https://www.mbphikings2017.org/}}
| chapters = 20
| colonies = 7
| state = South Carolina
| country = United States
| patron greek divinity = Hercules
}}
Mu Beta Phi Military Fraternity, Inc. ({{lang|grc|ΜΒΦ}}) also known as the "Mighty Beta Kings", is an international military fraternity that caters to all fifty states and overseas in Southeast Asia and Europe. The motivation to serve, support, and defend the men and women in the local and veteran communities 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
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 service branches.{{Cite web |title=About Us |url=http://www.mbphikings2017.org/about-us.html |access-date=2023-12-07 |website=Mu Beta Phi Military Fraternity Inc. |language=en}} Built off the principles of mission, brotherhood, and professionalism, the brothers of Mu Beta Phi, swore an oath to strengthen the veteran community, restore faith in the community, and broaden knowledge to 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, Antonio Brown, Jason Williams, Marquette Jones, Timothy Hall, Lugene Johnson, Jeremiah Thompson, Murad Dixon, Shawn Ollison.
Mu Beta Phi is a member of the Professional Fraternity Association (PFA), in the category of military science,[http://www.professionalfraternity.org/fraternal-members-listing.html Professional Fraternity Association Fraternal Members listing] the Association of Fraternity/Sorority Advisors (AFA), the Armed Forces Chamber of Commerce (AFCOC) and the Fraternity Communications Association (FCA).
Symbols
The Mu Beta Phi motto is "Unitas de concordis". The fraternity's colors are California blue, old gold, black, and white. 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
Mu Beta Phi refers to its chapters as royal courts. Colonies are referred to as courts. In the following list, active courts are noted in bold, and inactive courts are in italics.
| class="wikitable sortable"
!Chapter !Charter date and range !Institution !Location !Status !References |
| Alpha
|March 22, 2017 | |Active |{{Cite web |title=Episode 33: Mu Beta Phi Military Fraternity Inc. |url=http://www.dapperluq.com/2/post/2018/01/episode-33-mu-beta-phi-military-fraternity-inc.html |access-date=2019-06-24 |website=The Dapper Luq}}{{Cite web |title=Royal Courts |url=http://www.mbphikings2017.org/royal-courts.html |access-date=2023-12-07 |website=Mu Beta Phi Military Fraternity Inc. |language=en}} |
| Beta
| | | |Memorial | |
| Gamma
|March 18, 2018 | |Active |
| Delta
|2018 | |Active |
| Epsilon
|July 2021 | |Active | |
| Zeta
|October 17, 2020 | |Active |
| Eta
|July 2021 | |Active | |
| Theta
| November 15, 2020 | |Active | |
| Iota
|2024 | |Colony | |
| Kappa
|July 2021 | |Active | |
| Lambda
|July 14, 2021 | |Active | |
| Nu
|July 2021 | |Active | |
| Xi
|July 2021 | |Active | |
| Omicron
|2021 | |Active | |
| Pi
|2021 | |Active | |
| Rho
|2023 | |Colony | |
| Sigma
|2023 | |Active | |
| Tau
|2022 | |Active | |
| Upsilon
|2023 | |Active | |
| Chi
|2023 | |Active | |
| Psi
|2023 | |Active | |
| Omega
|2023 | |Active | |
| Alpha Alpha
|2024 | |Active | |
| Alpha Gamma
|2022 | |Colony | |
| Alpha Delta
|2022 | |Active | |
| Alpha Epsilon
|2025 | |Active | |
| Alpha Zeta
|2025 | |Active | |
| Alpha Phi
|May 2, 2019 |Active | |
Proclamations and recognition
The Mayor of Columbia, South Carolina, Stephen K. Benjamin proclaimed 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, received 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 the Senate Armed Services Committee, Tim Kaine of 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 the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC), Jim Clyburn of 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, Governor Tim Kaine of Virginia, Senator James Clyburn of South Carolina, Senator Stephanie Murphy of Florida, Mayor William Sessoms of Virginia Beach, Mayor Linda Johnson of Suffolk, Virginia, Mayor Carolyn Goodman of Las Vegas, Nevada; recognizing their work for the local communities and veteran families in which they live.
Partnerships
- 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
References
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External links
- {{Official website|https://www.mbphikings2017.org/}}
{{Professional Fraternities}}
Category:2017 establishments in South Carolina
Category:Student organizations established in 2017
Category:Professional military fraternities and sororities in the United States