The Forge
More than a celebration, The Forge honors our Brotherhood, recognizes our achievements, and strengthens the traditions and legacy we continue to build.
The Name
Why Ogun?
Ogun is a Yoruba orisha associated with iron, work, tools, craftsmanship, strength, and perseverance. Those ideas fit the brotherhood we are building: men coming together to work, serve, build, endure challenges, and create something that lasts.
We did not choose the name because it sounds strong. It gives us an image for the culture of the Krewe. Iron becomes useful through work and the forge. Strong organizations are shaped the same way, through effort, accountability, service, pressure, and time.
Just as iron is shaped through the forge, we believe brotherhood is built through work, service, accountability, and shared experiences.
Who We Are
Our Five Pillars
The Krewe of Ogun is founded on five pillars that define our Brotherhood, guide our actions, and shape the legacy we build for generations to come.
Together We Forge. Together We Endure.
Brotherhood
We strengthen one another through loyalty, accountability, encouragement, trust, and support.
Service
Our strength should have a purpose. We invest time, talent, resources, and leadership into our communities.
Perseverance
Pressure and adversity should shape our character, not break our commitment to one another.
Tradition
What we establish today should give future Brothers something meaningful to preserve and build upon.
Fellowship
Brotherhood grows when Brothers gather, celebrate, connect, travel, network, and share life together.
What “Forge” Means to Us
A forge uses heat, pressure, skill, and work to shape metal. Strong men and strong brotherhoods are built the same way.
Heat
Shared challenges and responsibility that test our commitment.
Pressure
Accountability to one another and to the standards we keep.
Skill
Leadership, craft, and talent each Brother brings to the work.
Work
Service and experience, repeated year after year, until it holds.
Signature Traditions
What We Build Each Year
The Ogun Build
Through hands-on service, our Brothers unite to strengthen communities, improve lives, and create a lasting impact.
Leadership
Board of Directors
The founding officers charged with carrying the Krewe’s standards, service, and traditions forward.
Captain
Leo Pollard III
Leads the Krewe and its traditions, from The Ogun Build to The Forge.
President
Shadric Matthews
Vice President
Joshua Washington
Treasurer
Roosevelt Jones
Financial Secretary
Shanon Young Sr.
Secretary
Walter Morrow Jr.
Sergeant at Arms
Khalfani Simmons
Parliamentarian
David Walker
Member at Large
Leo Pollard Jr.
Our Charge
- We are Brothers.
- We are Servants.
- We are Builders.
- We are Keepers of Tradition.
- We are Men of Fellowship.
Together We Forge.
Together We Endure.
Brotherhood & Membership
Build Something That Lasts
The reputation of the Krewe of Ogun will be defined by the character, integrity, and conduct of its Brothers.
We seek men of purpose who understand that true brotherhood requires commitment, accountability, service, and respect for tradition.
Membership in the Krewe of Ogun is not simply about belonging to an organization. It is about contributing to a legacy greater than oneself and standing alongside men who share the same values.
We do not seek membership in numbers alone. We seek Brothers of character who are committed to building something that will endure for generations.
Together We Forge. Together We Endure.
Membership Inquiries
Membership is selective and based on character, commitment, and alignment with the values of our Brotherhood.
For membership consideration, sponsorship opportunities, and Ogun Build partnerships, contact:
info@kreweofogun.org Membership Application