The ROK (Republic of Korea) Divine Nine (D9) was approved to operate as an official nonprofit organization on USAG (United States Army Garrison) Yongsan on April 15, 2015. The authorization was approved and signed by the Garrison Commander COL Maria P. The ROK Divine Nine received its Employer Identification Number (EIN) from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) on April 23, 2015. The ROK Divine Nine established an account with Community Bank, Yongsan Garrison on May 1, 2015. Collectively we are the representatives of the historical established community service fraternities and sororities. We recognize that there are certain areas of action and programming that can best be carried out by joint efforts of all such organizations and believing that these needs can be accomplished by one formal organization. We hereby establish such an organization on USAG Yongsan, and bind ourselves to abide by the provisions under the National Pan-Hellenic Council Constitution and By-Laws. In order to accomplish the organizations objectives, it is essential that systems are instituted that effectively embody a “Multi-Cultural Service for Humanity”. We strive to promote a cohesive bond as one body made of different Greek organizations. We provide services to the community and issue scholarships to graduating high school seniors. The relationship established between the D9 Organization and USAG Yongsan for the specific purposes of creating opportunities and programs to benefit our youth and community. With our efforts we hope to prepare today’s youth to make ethical decisions over their lifetime to achieve maximum potential. Inaugural Officers and members:
-President: Jimmy Mills (Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.)
-Vice President: Glenda Hanna-Soanes (Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.)
-Secretary: Anthony Bracken (Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.)
-Treasurer: Brian Stanfield (Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.)
-Member: June Wilkins (Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.)
-Member: Craig Warrick (Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.)
-Member: Jonell Matthews (Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.)
-Member: LaShan Hayes (Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.) On August 2, 2015 the following positions were established and people were nominated.
-Chaplain: Rodney Lightfoot (Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.)
-Parliamentarian: Marian Leverette (Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.)
-Historian: Brian Stanfield (Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.) On May 27, 2015 the ROK Divine Nine presented checks to the essay contest winners at Seoul American High School. The first place winner received $1,000.00, and the second place winner received $800.00. The ROK Divine Nine conducted its first official fundraiser on August 8, 2015. Greeks from all over the Republic of Korea traveled to Area II (Yongsan Garrison, Seoul, Korea) to assist with the carwash in the commissary parking lot. Greeks participated in mass numbers. Even though the event was eventually called due to the weather, the event proved to be financially beneficial, and unified the organizations.
*2016*
The ROK D9 officers and members include:
-President: Stephanie Williams (Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.)
-Vice President: Brandon Williams (Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.)
-Secretary: Brian Stanfield & Eugene Gates (Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.)
-Treasurer: Debbie Lovelady (Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.)
-Member: Vernon Jones Jr. (Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.)
-Member: Alex Harrod (Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.)
-Member: Cheryl Robinson (Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.)
-Member: Nakita Fox (Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.) On January 8, 2016 the ROK Divine Nine hosted it's first "Phirst Friday" social event at the Main Post club.
