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Omicron Delta Kappa

Omicron Delta Kappa

The National Leadership Honor Society

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National Virtual Initiation Ceremony

FY 2022-23

Omicron Delta Kappa will continue to support our circles by providing the National Virtual Initiation Ceremony. While circles should still make every effort to plan and host their own online initiation ceremony, OΔK realizes that in some circumstances this is not possible.  The National Headquarters will host three (3) online ceremonies in fall 2022 and five (5) ceremonies in spring 2023. To provide an experience as close to the actual ceremony, participation will be limited  to 250 initiates for each ceremony.

Registration for the fall ceremonies is now open. Click here.

OΔK will not hold National Virtual Initiation Ceremonies in spring 2023.

  • Registration is required, and registration deadlines will be enforced.
  • All ceremonies will be held at 7:00 p.m. Eastern time.
  • Individuals cannot register for the national ceremony and will not be invited to attend a ceremony unless their circle has registered.
  • This should be considered the initiation ceremony for a circle. These ceremonies cannot be used as a makeup ceremony for those who cannot attend an in-person event.
  • Circles will not be permitted to register for multiple ceremonies in the same semester.

Featured Speakers: Each ceremony will have a notable OΔK member speak to the attendees. The list of speakers and a brief bio will be posted as they are confirmed.

Fall National Virtual Initiation Ceremony Dates are:

Nov. 10, 2022  |  Registration Closes Oct. 28, 2022 (Registration Extended)

Nov. 10 Speaker: Mike Oates

Mike OatesMichael “Mike” L. Oates (Virginia Military Institute, 2020) is the president, chief executive officer, and acting executive director of the Fort Campbell Historical Foundation. Currently, the foundation is securing the funds to build the Tennessee Wings of Liberty Museum, located near Fort Campbell. Mike is a 1979 graduate of the U.S. Military Academy. In addition to his undergraduate degree, he holds a master’s degree in National Security and Strategic Studies from the U.S. Naval War College. Mike retired from the U.S. Army with the rank of lieutenant general and spent several years working as an executive with Lockheed Martin. He is the recipient of numerous military awards and commendations, including the Distinguished Service Medal and Bronze Star Medal.

Nov. 29, 2022  |  Registration Closes Nov. 4, 2022

Nov. 29 Speaker: Paul S. Trible, Jr.

Paul TribleSenator Paul S. Trible, Jr. was appointed Christopher Newport University’s fifth president in 1996. During his tenure as CNU’s president, Trible oversaw significant improvements to academic offerings and a complete transformation of the campus into a world-class liberal arts and sciences university. He earned his Bachelor of Arts from Hampden-Sydney College and his juris doctor from Washington and Lee University, where he served on Law Review. Trible is a 2013 recipient of W&L’s Distinguished Alumni Award. After graduation from W&L, Trible served as a law clerk for a federal judge and then served as a commonwealth’s attorney of Essex County from 1974 to 1976. From 1976-77, he was a member of the Virginia Law Enforcement Officers Training and Standards Commission. Trible was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1977, serving three terms. He was elected to the U.S. Senate in 1983 and served until 1989. Trible is the 2021 recipient of Omicron Delta Kappa’s Laurel Crowned Circle Award – the Society’s highest individual honor.

Dec. 15, 2022  |  Registration Closes Nov. 15, 2022

Dec. 15 Speaker: Aikeem Hunter

Aikeem Hunter is the proprietor and chief creative officer for BariTone Creative. His company provides multi-level communications and marketing campaigns to further connect brands with consumers and other stakeholders. Previously, Hunter served as a video producer for The Home Depot and worked for CNN for more than ten years as a video and associate producer for HLN Productions. He is an Emmy-nominated producer and a recipient of Peabody award, a prestigious honor for outstanding journalist. He is also an acclaimed voice-over artist. Hunter earned a Bachelor of Science with a major in mass communication from SUNY Oneonta and a Master of Arts from Marist College with a focus in integrated marketing communication.

OΔK will not hold National Virtual Initiation Ceremonies in spring 2023.

If you need help with your ceremony, please reach out to your circle contact.

 

Recordings of past National Virtual Initiation Ceremonies are available on the OΔK YouTube Channel (ODK HQ)

If you need assistance or have any questions about recruitment and initiation, contact the National Headquarters (540) 458-5336, or odknhdq@odk.org.

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