IN THE BEGINNING.......... A swelling caravan of Omega brothers from various chapters of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. reached a significant volume in Willingboro, New Jersey, during the late 60's. Willingboro, at the time was a community of over 25,000, conveniently located south of the state capital-Trenton-and in the market corridors of Philadelphia, PA, New York City, and Atlantic City, NJ. Twelve resident brothers of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. sought to establish, in this cross section community, a local Chapter. At the time of this conception, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity had 45,000 members, within 350 chapters, including chapters in West Germany and Liberia. The stated goal of this new Chapter was to make a contribution geared toward continued enhancement of the greater Willingboro community. In the Summer of 1969, seventeen men met at the home of Dave Jackson, on 18 Crestview Drive in Willingboro, New Jersey. The major topic of discussion was whether the men assembled should apply for a graduate Chapter here in the Burlington area. After much discussion, the consensus was to go forth with this undertaking. During the interim, the brothers agreed to meet bi-weekly to get to know each other. On July 11,1970, a planning meeting was held to establish this new Chapter at 98 Crestview Drive, Willingboro, New Jersey. In August, 1970, officers for the new chapter were decided upon. They were: Brother David Jackson (deceased) as its first Basileus; Brother Joseph “Joe” Washington, Vice-Basileus; Brother Frederick Scott, Keeper of Records and Seal; and Brother Leroy King (deceased) as Keeper of Finance. On November 14,1970, a charter was presented to the new NU NU Chapter, with seventeen members representing a diversification of professions, interests, and talents. During the past 40 plus years, NU NU Chapter has carried out the four cardinal principals of the fraternity; Manhood, Scholarship, Perseverance and Uplift. Activities have been initiated in many of the areas public schools, churches, and in the communities of Willingboro and Burlington. The stated goal of this new Chapter was to make a positive contribution toward continued enhancement of the greater Willingboro community.
