Join Us in Celebrating OOTF’s 79th Anniversary

Invitation & Event Details

Join us for the 79th Anniversary Dinner & Gala of the Order of the Feather Fraternity, taking place on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at the historic Alhambra Ballroom in Harlem, NY. We invite community members, families, and organizations to purchase a Digital Journal Ad in honor of our 79th Anniversary. Your support helps commemorate nearly eight decades of leadership, mentorship, and brotherhood while directly funding our Plainsmen & Giwinki Youth Leadership Programs — initiatives that cultivate strong young men grounded in discipline, integrity, and service.

Journal Ad Options

• Patrons – $20 • Maroon Ad – $40 (half-page digital ad + Maroon Sponsor recognition) • Gold Ad – $100 (full-page ad + Gold Sponsor recognition + highlighted placement in digital journal) Each journal ad allows you to promote your business, organization, or family name while celebrating OOTF’s legacy.

Sample Messages

Organizations: “Congratulations to OOTF on your 79th Anniversary! Proud to support the Plainsmen & Giwinki Programs.” Groups/Chapters: “The [Chapter/Family Name] salutes OOTF’s dedication to developing leaders of tomorrow.” Individuals: “Proud to support OOTF in developing strong young men rooted in character and service.”

Submission & Payment Info

Deadline: November 15, 2025 Submit Ads To: dtgroup2005@gmail.com Payment via Zelle: 646-945-7453 Checks Payable To: Order of the Feather, Inc. File Formats Accepted: PDF, JPEG, Word Doc (high resolution preferred)

Be Part of the Celebration

Your participation strengthens our programs, honors our legacy, and helps build the leaders of tomorrow. Together, we can make the 79th Anniversary Dinner & Gala a night to remember!

OOTF Sponsorship Promotion Guide

About OOTF

The Order of the Feather Fraternity, Inc. has served young men in New York City for nearly eight decades. Founded in 1946, OOTF has supported thousands through leadership training, mentorship, and service opportunities — preparing them for success in medicine, law, education, and the arts.

Event Purpose

The Anniversary Dinner and Gala raises funds for our Giwinkis, young men developing leadership skills, discipline, and commitment to service. Sponsorships fund youth programming such as: • MLK Breakfast • Brotherhood Weekend Tapout • Annual Basketball Classic Goal: $5,000

Sponsorship Levels

White Berch Sponsor – $600 • Social media recognition • Logo/name featured at Anniversary Dinner • 6 complimentary tickets Maroon Sponsor – $1,000 • All White Berch benefits • One complimentary table (8 tickets) • Half-page ad in event program Gold Sponsor – $2,500 • All Maroon benefits • Full-page ad • Present an award at the Chair’s Dinner • Verbal recognition during National Convention

Email Template (Professional Outreach)

Subject Line Options: • Join Us in Empowering the Next Generation of Leaders • Support OOTF’s 79th Anniversary Dinner as an Official Sponsor • Partner with OOTF to Uplift Young Men in Our Community Dear [Name], [Email body text…]

Text Message Templates

Message 1 – General Outreach: “Hi [Name], this is Dwayne from the Order of the Feather. We’re hosting our 79th Anniversary Dinner on Dec 6 at the Alhambra Ballroom! …” Message 2 – Follow-Up Reminder: “Hey [Name], just following up about the OOTF Anniversary Dinner on Dec 6! …”

With gratitude,

2025 Awards Luncheon

2025 The Legacy Continues Awards Luncheon

Upcoming Event

2025 The Legacy Continues Awards Luncheon

Join us on Saturday, September 20th, 2025, at 12:00pm for the Legacy Continues Awards Luncheon.

Location:
The Alhambra Crystal Ballroom
2116 Adam Clayton Powell Boulevard
New York, NY 10027

Honorees:
Rev. Deacon Rodney A. Beckford, James M. Coram III,
Jerilyn Thompson Davis, Charlette Wallace Finch,
Sharmin M. Gray, David Jenkins,
Theodora V. Mason, Dr. Freda Kay Thompson-Byron Twyman

Tickets:
Advance Price: $100.00 (before Sept. 3rd)
After Sept. 3rd: $125.00
Payment via Zelle: jkf65@aol.com
Checks/Money Orders: Made payable to F.O.M.E.
Mail to: F.O.M.E P.O. Box 341565, Rochdale Village Station, Jamaica, NY 11434

Contact Info:
Frank Jones – 570-242-2229
Dianne Henderson – dianne.henderson92@gmail.com
James Beatle Warren – beatlewarren5@gmail.com

Order of the Feather Fraternity Presents: 22nd Annual NY2MD Cookout

Order of the Feather Fraternity Presents

22nd Annual NY2MD Cookout

Date: June 7, 2025
Time: 9:00 a.m. to Dusk

NY2MD Cookout Event Flyer

(Event Flyer)

New Private Location

Fields, basketball, playground, DJ, and more…

Contribution Details

$40 Contribution
After May 20th: $50
Children under 10 years: No contribution necessary

Contributions can be made by check:
Order of the Bonnet Fraternity NCAP

Mail to:
Robert Billups Sr. 7938 Quill
Point Drive Bowie, MD 20720

Or via CashApp: $orderofthefeather1

Event Location

FOP 89
2905 Old Largo Rd
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772

Contact Information

Roderick Johnson: 240-832-0906
Scotty Holmes: 301-704-8843

Please let us know if you have any dietary concerns.

Join Us for the 21st Annual NY2MD Cookout – June 1, 2024!

Order of the Feather Fraternity

Presents

21st Annual NY2MD Cookout

Date: June 1, 2024
Time: 9:00 a.m. to Dusk

New Private Location!

Fields, Basketball, Playground, DJ, and More…


Contribution:
$40 (After May 20th: $50)
Children 10 years and under: No contribution necessary.

Contributions can be made by check:
Payable to: Order of the Bonnet Fraternity NCAP

Mail to:
Robert Billups Sr.
7938 Quill Point Drive
Bowie, MD 20720

Or via CashApp: $Orderofthefeather1


Location:
FOP 89
2905 Old Largo Rd.
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772


For more information, contact:
Roderick Johnson: 240-832-0906
Scotty Holmes: 301-704-8843