The Golden Fold is a Leadership-S.T.R.E.A.M. We are primarily a Leadership Development program with exposure to S.T.E.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) and Reading and Arts. In this session we were exposed to Filipino Martial Arts.
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The Golden Fold Mentor Movement serves 6th - 12th grade youth by providing seminar based Big-Brother-type activities in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Contact: thegoldenfold @ yahoo (dot) com or call 757-932-0177. The Golden Fold is a "Brothers and Others" Community Improvement activity of the Gamma Xi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi and the Gamma Xi Uplift Foundation.
Golden Fold Members during the annual Seatack Parade with members of the Gamma Xi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi.
The Golden Fold Mentor Movement serves 6th - 12th grade youth by providing seminar based Big-Brother-type activities in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Contact: thegoldenfold @ yahoo (dot) com or call 757-932-0177. The Golden Fold is a "Brothers and Others" Community Improvement activity of the Gamma Xi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi and the Gamma Xi Uplift Foundation.
The Fathers Helping Fathers & Single Mothers conference !
FREE * Monday November 16th * 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. * Green Run High School, Virginia Beach, Virginia. Enjoy & Learn while Fathers tell their stories filled with guidance to aid fathers to avoid facing the destructive side of child support, to re-connect with their children, to solve deadbeat daddy and Baby Mama Drama, and to handle the challenge of a terminally ill child. A special session for Single Mothers raising Sons will be held as well.
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On Monday November 16 The Golden Fold's Fatherhood program will have it's first annual Daddyman Conference at Green Run High School in Virginia Beach, Virginia from 6:00 pm to 8:00pm. This FREE event will provide Fathers with Men-only workshops and tools to address the challenges of Re-entering the lives of their children, Teenage Fatherhood, Baby Mama and Baby's Family Drama, The death of children, and Dealing with Child Support problems. There will also be and sessions for Single Mothers who are raising sons.
There is no registration needed. Show up to go UP !
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The Golden Fold Mentor Movement serves Fathers and male 6th - 12th grade youth by providing seminar based Big-Brother-type activities in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Contact: thegoldenfold @ yahoo (dot) com or call 757-932-0177. The Golden Fold is a "Brothers and Others" Community Improvement activity of the Gamma Xi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi and the Gamma Xi Uplift Foundation.
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The Golden Fold Mentor Movement serves Fathers and male 6th - 12th grade youth by providing seminar based Big-Brother-type activities in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Contact: thegoldenfold @ yahoo (dot) com or call 757-932-0177. The Golden Fold is a "Brothers and Others" Community Improvement activity of the Gamma Xi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi and the Gamma Xi Uplift Foundation.
On Saturday 10/10/2015 The Golden Fold will travel to Washington D.C. for the 2015 Million Man March. We are also selling seats on the bus we have chartered. Students pay $25, Adults pay $40. Space is limited. We will leave from Virginia Beach at 4:00 am and return to Virginia Beach at about 11:30 pm. Tickets may be purchased online (at the link below) at by emailing thegoldenfold@yahoo.com or calling 757-932-0177. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/get-on-the-bus-tickets-18589841717
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The Golden Fold Mentor Movement serves 6th - 12th grade youth by providing seminar based Big-Brother-type activities in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Contact: thegoldenfold @ yahoo (dot) com or call 757-932-0177. The Golden Fold is a "Brothers and Others" Community Improvement activity of the Gamma Xi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi and the Gamma Xi Uplift Foundation.
As a way to help motivate students as well as improve our school and community relationship, Booker T. Washington High School is hosting its own "Million Father March" Tuesday, September 8, 2015, from 7:00 a.m.-7:30 a.m.
We are asking that male members of the BTW community come out to meet and greet our students as they enter a fully accredited high school! The research shows that "[w]hen fathers and men are engaged with their children's schooling, students show improved learning outcomes and demonstrate better behavior. Principals who have participated in the Million Father March have reported positive changes in their school climate and have received overwhelmingly positive feedback from teachers, parents, and students."
You do not have to be a father of a Booker T. student to participate as anyone can be a role model. We are calling ALL males (grandfathers, fathers, uncles, brothers, lawyers, doctors, military personnel, police officers, shipyard workers, construction workers, landscapers, etc.) to come out and be a positive motivating force for our students!
Again, we look forward to seeing you this Tuesday, September 8, 2015, at Booker T. Washington High School between 7:00 a.m. and 7:30 a.m. Thirty minutes of your time can impact our students immensely! For more information about this program please contact either Mrs. Wright-Wilkins or Mrs. Davidson-Cooke at 757-628-3575. @npschools
Scenes from our 2015 Young Leaders and Scholarship Awards banquet (Crossing The Bar 2015). This is our annual "Shirt & Tie" (formal attire) event where the Gamma Xi Uplift Foundation provides College Scholarships to male college bound seniors and we provide certificates of volunteer service and participation for the members of The Golden Fold.
Young Leaders meet with Assistant Director Richard Green preparing for the night's event.
Young Leader C.J. performed marvelously as our event's emcee.
Rev. Perez Gatling provides the Christian spiritual influence for the event with an opening prayer.
Trequan Manning opens the event singing The National Anthem.
Communituy Bridge-Builders Gary McCollum and Kezia Hendricks with Director Seko Varner.
Gary McCullom speaks to some of our Young Leaders.
Young Leaders of the Golden Fold try to get very sneaky....................................... It didn't work.
Director Seko Varner directs our Young Leaders during the mealtime of the event.
Gamma Xi Uplift member and Omega Man Dr. Antoine Hickman opens the event for the Omegas.
Our Young Leaders providing a re-cap of the 2014-2015 Golden Year.
Talented motivational speaker Arthur Kelly leads a Commencement Speech.
21 Young Leaders who comprised the 2014-2015 Brotherhood of The Golden Fold. Each received a certificate of participation and achievement. Each earned 10 - 50 hours of community service during the 2014-2015 Golden Year.
Above a TGF Young Leader receives a $5,100 scholarship from Bryant and Stratton.
Below the seven receipients of the Gamma Xi Uplift Foundation's college scholarship with members of the Gamma Xi Uplift Foundation.
Director Seko Varner leads the parents in the Blessing of The Head ritual during the Crossing The Bar Ceremony.
Our Gold Fold parents conducting the Blessing the Head ritual for their Young Leader sons who have "Crost' the Bar."
The Golden Fold's head mentor Mike Grimes presents the personalized "Crossing Gifts" to the Young Leaders of The Golden Fold who will graduate from High School into a Golden Life. This "Crossing The Bar" gift are the below backpacks filled with items that Young Men will need as they move from High School into college, the military, or into the work force.
Five of our six Young Leaders who will enjoy the High School Graduating "Crossing The Bar" ceremony.
William T. Calhoon, 2015 Baslieus of the Gamma Xi chapter of Omega Psi Phi shares remarks.
A Young Leader rallies leads our ceremonial "Harambee Creed" closing. (Harambee = Let us pull together)
Rev. Gatling closes out the event with a benediction.
Stunning parents of some of our Young Leaders who have Crossed The Bar while we provided The Dare to excellence for the Young Leaders and scholarship recipients.
Our Young Leaders and the scholarship recipients receiving the Dare to Excellence !
From the Gamma Xi Uplift Foundation Mr. Reggie Matthews provides remarks for the evening.
Our Assistant Director Richard Green (left) and Director Seko Varner (right).
The Staff of The Golden Fold.
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The Golden Fold Mentor Movement serves 6th - 12th grade youth by providing seminar based Big-Brother-type activities in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Contact: thegoldenfold @ yahoo (dot) com or call 757-932-0177. The Golden Fold is a "Brothers and Others" Community Improvement activity of the Gamma Xi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi and the Gamma Xi Uplift Foundation.
