title: Omega Delta Sigma
text: # 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
  