Alumnae Advisory Board President Amanda Crane Vice President Debora B. Freitas Historic Chapter Events October 25, 1998 - Colony Established July 11, 1999 - Secured Chapter Charter September 21, 1999 - University Recognition September 21, 1999 - Founded and Established the FSC at UVA 2002 - The Iota Chapter Book Scholarship was implemented at the University of Virginia 2002 - Iota Chapter was awarded OPBSI Chapter of the Year 2002 - Iota Chapter received the Most Supportive Chapter Award by the Multicultural Greek Council 2002 - Iota Chapter received the Most Active Chapter by the Multicultural Greek Council 2002 - Amanda Crane was awarded Greek Woman of the Year by the Multicultural Greek Council 2002 - Amanda Crane was awarded Greek Woman of the Year by the University of Virginia 2002 - Amanda Crane was awarded Outstanding Chapter President of the Year by the University of Virginia 2002 - Amanda Crane received Most Dedicated Member by the Multicultural Greek Council 2002 - Amanda Crane received the OBPSI Sister of the Year Award

Iota Chapter

Est. 1998

Chapter History
Ignited on October 25, 1998, Incendio Etnico unleashed its wrath of radiance in the heart of the South. Slashing and burning away ignorance and apathy, Ethnic Blaze made way for the rising of three Sunflowers -- Nicarao Kali, Mindolia Chie, and Nadra Impulsos -- who rose from the new foundation. Touched by the Radiant Sun, they blossomed and were adorned in black and forest green. They joined in strength and pride, stemming from their varied backgrounds. With an insatiable desire to succeed as women, they established the Iota Chapter as the first southern home of Omega Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, Virginia.

On July 11, 1999, Incendio Etnico became nationally-recognized as the Insatiable Iota Chapter at the University of Virginia. On September 21, 1999, the Iota Chapter of Omega Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated was officially recognized by the University and became the first official Greek-lettered organization member of the Fraternity- Sorority Council (FSC), now known as the Multicultural Greek Council (MGC) (Fall 2000).

Sparked by Melange's Serena and Pionera's Nira, the Iota Chapter Founders have challenged themselves and their communities to reach for the sky and achieve their goals with humility. Carolina Espinal, Aisha T. Brown, and Debora B. Freitas have set a mark that will forever be part of the history of Mr. Jefferson's grounds and the entire south.

On April 1, 2000, the newest sunflower to the UVA garden, Espíritu Salvaje, continued the Insatiable desires of the chapter. With her strength and wild spirit, Amanda Crane took the challenge of continuing the dreams and aspirations of not only the 17 Radiant Founders of Omega Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, but also of the dreams and aspirations of those before her from the Insatiable Iota Chapter.

Chapter Cause: Charlottesville/Albermarle County Migrant Aid Program

Although unknown to most, a large population of Migrant Workers work in the fields and surrounding areas of Charlottesville, Virginia. Some in this community are constantly moving from one area to another, attempting to make a living, while others remain in Charlottesville and its surrounding areas and attempt to find jobs nearby. Many of these families are from Spanish-speaking countries and know very little English.

The sisters at the University of Virginia have proactively assisted this community on two levels. Historically, the Madison House Migrant Aid Program at the University of Virginia has given great assistance to this growing community through various programs such as the Tutoring Program from the adults in English and the Tutoring Program for the children in their school subjects. The sisters at Iota Chapter have indirectly supported this community by actively participating in the Madison House Migrant Aid Program.

Our desire to assist the Migrant community has grown throughout the years. As a result, we have and continue to directly plan and implement various programs and projects. Our continuous support for this community has become known to most as our chapter cause, Project Migrant Aid: Giving A Helping Hand. This program strives to help those families survive in an English-speaking country and help bridge the gaps between the University of Virginia and the Charlottesville community-at-large. This program has given us the opportunity to support the Migrant workers and their families, in Charlottesville and its surrounding areas, through various methods ranging from participating and supporting the tutoring program sponsored by UVA's Madison Houses Migrant Aid Program and translating at the UVA Health Center and the Charlottesville Free Clinic to hosting Halloween parties for the children to holding community-wide fundraisers like the International Cook-Off....and the list goes on.