The History of The OMYGA
The OMYGA Minority Youth Golf Association began in September 1991, following successful and encouraging meetings between concerned citizens; T. J. Dorsey, D.D.S, Marvin Jackson; Prevention Coordinator for The Center For Drug Free Living; and the Director of Recreation for the City of Orlando, Don Wilson. The idea of a minority youth golf program became a reality. The recreation Department agreed to provide used clubs, gloves, a field designated for practice, and a golf course to play when available. Videos and tapes were also provided by the City Recreation Department. The Center for Drug Free Living agreed to provide assistance in recruiting youth and to provide drug prevention education. With Dr. Dorsey as Chief Administrator, the program was underway. Today, we have hundreds of participants ranging from ages 6 to 18 years that have been exposed and or taught to play the great game of golf via our program the OMYGA. Our plan is to further develop the children to qualify for high school and college teams around the country. As a result, we seek scholarships and grants to assist the program and produce quality golf athletes.
Dr. Dorsey
As described in the History above, Dr. Dorsey has been instrumental in OMYGA becoming what it is today. As a pillar of the community, he's has a litany of achievements demonstrating his dedication and effort in life and in the organization. The culture of Excellence and goal of character cultivation have been the ideals that Dr. Dorsey strives to impart into the children that participate in the program. In a world full of distraction, low effort, and lost purpose, the hope is to create the future leaders of tomorrow who exude the following positive self principles: Self-Expectancy, Self-Image, Self-Motivation, Self-Control, Self-Esteem, Self-Discipline, Self-Awareness and Self-Direction.
Accolades
1971-1975 - Chief Family Dentist Neighborhood Family Health Center
1975- Present - Private Practice of Dentistry General Dentistry
1957 - 1961 - Jones High School
Valedictorian
1961 - 1965 - Fisk University
B.A. Degree - Biology
1965 - 1969 - Meharry Medical College
School of Dentistry
Doctor of Dental Surgery
1969 - 1971 - United States Navy
Lieutenant
Navy Commendation Medal - Human Relations
The sport of golf and recreational activities as they pertain to the development of the whole person
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.
Prince Hall Affiliated Mason 32nd Degree
Noble of the Ancient & Arabic Order of the Mystic Shrine
Beta Xi Boule - Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity, Inc.
Disney Scholars Selection Board
1994 - Alumnus of the Year Award
2001 - Article featured in Florida Magazine
2002 - Martin Luther King Drum Major Award
2004 - Article featured in Golf Digest Magazine
2006 - City of Orlando Proclamation
2006 - Article featured in Golf Life Magazine
2007 - Article featured in The Green Magazine
2007 - Inducted into the Black Golf Hall of Fame
2011 - Readers Guilds Award
2011 - PGA North Florida section of The Professional Golfers Association of America
2011 - PGA North Florida East Central Chapter Amateur of the Year Award
2012 - Arthur "Pappy" Kennedy Lifetime Achievement Award
2012 - Article in The Orlando Sentinel; Doc Teaches Kids About Golf and Life - Written by Dr. Karen Moore
Served as Vice-Chairman for the Orange County Membership Mission and Review Board
Served as Community Development and Youth Service Board
Served as President of the Orlando Alumni Chapter for Meharry Medical College
Founder of the Meharry Medical Benefit Golf Tournament ( 9 Tournaments up to date )
Serves on the Board of Trustees for Meharry Medical College
Member of the Church Christ Unity Congregation in Orlando, FL
Meharry's President Award
Winter Park Alumni Chapter Community Service Award - Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.
Tiger Woods Foundation and the Minority Golf Association Recognition
Outstanding Community Service Award - Omega Psi Phi
Orange County Classroom Teachers Association - Martin Luther King Jr. Award
Orlando Alumni Chapter of the Year Award
NDA (National Dental Association) Distinguished Service Award
Star 94.5 Radio Station's Home Town Hero Recognition
Award of Appreciation to Callahan Neighborhood Center
Children's Champion Award
Tigermania & The OMYGA - Published by Dr. T.J. Dorsey
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