Summer 1993
A vision takes shape
Brothers from Fort Jackson and Columbia organize around service, fellowship and collective impact.
Chartered August 18, 1993
Legacy in motion.
Service with purpose.
The Chi Iota Iota Chapter brings brotherhood, scholarship and community uplift to Greater Columbia—building on a proud foundation while moving our community forward.
Capital City QuesManhood · Scholarship
Perseverance · Uplift
Perseverance · Uplift
1993Year chartered
43Charter members
2Counties served
1Shared purpose
MANHOOD • SCHOLARSHIP • PERSEVERANCE • UPLIFT • MANHOOD • SCHOLARSHIP • PERSEVERANCE • UPLIFT
Our story
Built at Fort Jackson.
Committed to Columbia.
A brotherhood created to serve.
In the summer of 1993, 43 members of Omega Psi Phi came together to charter a new graduate chapter at Fort Jackson, South Carolina. Military personnel stationed at Fort Jackson joined brothers across Columbia around a shared vision.
That vision was clear: create a place where men of high attainment and aspiration could unite their talents in service to Greater Columbia. Today, Chi Iota Iota continues that work through education, mentorship, health initiatives, civic action and fellowship.
Walk through our legacy →August 18, 1993
Chi Iota Iota is chartered
Forty-three charter members establish a new graduate chapter serving the Greater Columbia area.
Today
The legacy moves forward
A new generation strengthens the chapter’s reach through scholarship, mentorship and community programs.
Programs & impact
Where principles
become action.
Our work is rooted in the internationally mandated programs of Omega Psi Phi and shaped by the needs of the communities we serve.
Scholarship
Opening doors through education
Scholarships, academic recognition and youth-focused programs help students prepare, achieve and lead.
Mentorship
Guiding the next generation
Members share time, experience and encouragement with young people throughout our service area.
Social action
Showing up where it matters
Voter engagement, health initiatives and community partnerships turn concern into meaningful action.
Achievement
Celebrating excellence
Achievement Week and Talent Hunt recognize people whose work inspires progress and uplifts others.
18thBasileus
A message from our Basileus
“We build on the foundation laid by those who came before us—strengthening brotherhood, expanding our community presence and serving with purpose.”
Brother Tremayne K. MatthewsBasileus · Chi Iota Iota Chapter
2025–2026 Executive Council
Leadership grounded in service.
Kelvin WrightVice Basileus
Johnny Jackson IIIKeeper of Records & Seal
Terrance FordKeeper of Finance
Terence DingleChaplain
Travis ChildsKeeper of Peace
Terrell HowardImmediate Past Basileus
Chapter in action
Service you can see.
Brotherhood you can feel.
From youth programs and community service to fellowship and achievement, these moments tell the story behind our work.
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Chapter calendar
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Show up. Serve.
Follow the Capital City Ques for upcoming service initiatives, youth programs, fellowship events and community partnerships.
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Upcoming chapter events
Our next public programs and community-service opportunities will be announced here and through our social channels.
Connect with us
Let’s uplift
our community
together.
Whether you’re looking to partner, support a program, reconnect with the fraternity or learn more about our work, we welcome the conversation.
Send us a message ↗Mail
P.O. Box 1943
Columbia, SC 29202