This is the latest information concerning the Celebration of Life for our beloved Chairman, Thomas W. Dortch, Jr. Please see below additional information that was requested during the Town Halls and has been approved by the family for distribution.
 

• Reconfirming that the Celebration of Life will take place on Saturday, February 25, at 11:00am at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, 6400 Woodrow Rd., Stonecrest, GA 30038. We are still awaiting confirmation regarding live streaming and the details. 

 

•  All Members of the 100 who are present have been asked to participate in a processional as a part of the Service. I am recommending that all members arrive at New Birth no later than 9:40am. Please do not enter the sanctuary if you are participating in the processional. We are wearing black or dark suits with ties and the 100-lapel pin or a dark 100 branded jacket with lapel pin. White shirts are preferred. 

 

• There will be an Omega Memorial Service for Chairman Dortch. Only members of the 100 who are members of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. should attend.  The Memorial Service will be conducted by the members of the Eta Omega Chapter. Members of Omega Psi Phi are asked to arrive no later than 9:30am with a 10:00am start. Please note that the service will be conducted in New Berth’s Chapel and NOT the main sanctuary. Official fraternity attire is required (Black Suit, Black shoes, white dress shirt, purple tie. For more information concerning the Memorial Service, please contact, Maurice Braudy, Jr. at 404-434-4895.

 

• Please be reminded that if your Chapter wants to submit a Resolution on behalf of your Chapter, we ask that you forward those to the Headquarters at 141 Auburn Avenue, NE Atlanta, GA 30303 to the Attention of Interim Executive Director, Dr. Charles J. Gibbs or by email to  Charles.Gibbs@100bmoa.org.

 

• On Thursday, February 23rd from 6:00 to 7:00pm all members attending the Celebration of Life Services are invited to a private visitation with the family of our beloved Chairman Thomas W. Dortch, Jr. at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta (International Ballroom North), 265 Peachtree Street Atlanta, GA 30303.

 

• On Friday, February 24th from 6:00 to 8:00pm, there will be an informal gathering for 100 members and their guests to fellowship and celebrate the life of Chairman Dortch at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta, International Ballroom North. 

 

• As a reminder, please note the that the family has asked in lieu of flowers that individuals support two foundations that are near and dear to the family. The first is, The Thomas W. Dortch, Jr. Foundation   https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/twdjrfoundation and the second is The National Black College Alumni Hall of Fame   https://nbcahof.org/donate/

 

• It is recommended that members use a car service such as Uber or Lyft to and from the services.

 
Please be reminded that we are sensitive to flooding your inbox with information and updates, but we want to do our part to keep you informed on a timely basis. 
 

The 100 Black Men of America’s overriding Guiding Principle is that we are here to be of service to the family. We will do what the family asks of us in the manner that they ask us. We will proceed respectfully in everything that we do. With that being said we will host another webinar Wednesday evening at 4:00pm Eastern for all members attending to remind everyone of the details and to provide any additional information.  Let us continue to pray for the Dortch family!
 

Albert E. Dotson, Jr.