Omega Delta Sigma
# Omega Delta Sigma

Omega Delta Sigma (ΩΔΣ) National Veterans Fraternity, also known as ODS, is a leadership and service based co-ed fraternity.

## History

Omega Delta Sigma was founded at the University of Florida in 1999 as a way for veterans to come together, share experiences, and meet other veterans. The founders were:

* Carlos Espitia (USMC) serving as University of Florida Chapter President, National Chapter President
* Dave Morton (USN), serving as Santa Fe / Saint Leo University Chapters President, National Chapter Vice President
* Scott Raeburn (USMC)
* Jason Cottey (USAF)
* John Travis Rivero (US Army), K.I.A. 2002

Since its founding, Omega Delta Sigma has established a number of other chapters located across the United States.

## Purpose

ΩΔΣ has three goals:

* To facilitate the transition from military life to collegiate life and to provide a network of contacts
* Provide support within the fraternity
* Offer services to veterans

## Leadership

National Presidents

* 2000–2009 Carlos Espitia
* 2009–2012 Peter Ficnerski
* 2012–2016 Sam Smith
* 2016–Present Vincent Rivera

## Philanthropy

Omega Delta Sigma donates to Wounded Warrior Project, Support The Troops, and Toys for Tots. In addition, each chapter organizes their own philanthropy events.

## Chapters established

* National Headquarters: National Chapter: 2009
* Florida Alpha: University of Florida: 1999
* Florida Beta: Saint Leo University: 1999
* Texas Alpha: Texas A&M-Kingsville: 2009
* Pennsylvania Alpha: Pennsylvania State University University Park: 2010
* Nevada Alpha: University of Nevada Reno: 2011
* California Alpha: California State University Fresno: 2011
* Massachusetts Alpha: University of Massachusetts Amherst: 2012
* Ohio Beta: University of Cincinnati: 2012
* Pennsylvania Beta: Pennsylvania State University Altoona: 2013
* Pennsylvania Gamma: Pennsylvania State University Lehigh Valley: 2014
* New Jersey Alpha: William Paterson University: 2015
* Illinois Alpha: Illinois State University: 2015
* Pennsylvania Delta: Pennsylvania College of Technology: 2015
* Louisiana Alpha: University of New Orleans: March 14, 2018
