LEADERSHIP

FRIENDSHIP
SERVICE
PLEDGE MANUAL 2017-2018

NATIONAL SERVICE FRATERNITY

 PLEDGE MANUAL
2017-2018

DEDICATION
This manual is dedicated to you - the pledge of Alpha Phi Omega. You represent our hope
for the future. Our principles of Leadership, Friendship and Service are yours for safekeeping.
They provide a strong base on which to build a successful standard of conduct. It is our hope
that you will embrace them, live by them and share them with others. We wish you great
success as you embark upon a lifetime of service in Alpha Phi Omega.

PROPERTY OF:

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Full Name Chapter Name

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Pledge Class

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Date of Pledge Ceremony Date of Initiation

©2017 Alpha Phi Omega National Service Fraternity

TABLE OF CONTENTS
BEHIND THE ALPHA PHI OMEGA
FRATERNITY................................ 5 IDENTITY................................. 35
• Our Purpose........................................................6 • Alpha Phi Omega Symbols................................36
• Why a National Fraternity?.................................6 • Alpha Phi Omega Publications..........................37
• Leadership...........................................................6 • Alpha Phi Omega Toast Song............................38
• Friendship...........................................................8 • Graphic Standards Guide..................................39
• Service.................................................................8 • Alpha Phi Omega Certificates............................42

43
• Scouting and Alpha Phi Omega.........................10
BEYOND YOUR CHAPTER.........
THE HISTORY OF
11
• National Conventions.......................................44
ALPHA PHI OMEGA.................. • Duties of the National Convention...................45
• The Story Behind the Founding.........................12 • The National Office...........................................46
Our Founders....................................................14 • Services of the National Office...........................46
• Advisors.............................................................15 • Sectional and Regional Staffs.............................47
• Our History......................................................16 • Sectional and Regional Conferences..................47
• Women in APO................................................16 • Notes Worksheet...............................................48
• APO Around the World....................................18
THE PEOPLE OF
49
• Chapter History Worksheet...............................20
ALPHA PHI OMEGA.................
THE CORE OF
21
• Board of Directors.............................................50
ALPHA PHI OMEGA................. • National Operations Council............................54
• Pledge Program Objectives................................22 • Past Presidents of Alpha Phi Omega...................56
• The Ritual.........................................................22 • Executive Directors............................................58
• Hazing..............................................................22 • National Office Staff..........................................59
• National Pledging Standards..............................22 • Our Distinguished Alumni................................60
• Pledge Class Worksheet.....................................26 • National Distinguished Service Alumni.............61
• Getting to Know Members
YOUR ROLE IN
27
and Advisors Worksheet....................................62
ALPHA PHI OMEGA..............
ALPHA PHI OMEGA
63
• Your Role as a Brother.......................................28
• National Service Week.......................................28 REFERENCES............................
• Spring Youth Service Day..................................28 • Ways To Be Of Service......................................64
• A Lifetime Commitment...................................28 • Characteristics of a Good Chapter.....................65
• Lifetime Membership........................................29 • Active Chapters by Region and Section.............66

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• APO Membership Policies.................................30
• Statement of Purpose for the APPENDIX...............................
Policy of Risk Management...............................31 • Parliamentary Procedures..................................72
• The Standard Policy of • Classifications of Motions..................................73
Risk Management.............................................32 • Greek Alphabet..................................................74
• Affirmation of Compliance
with Risk Management Policies.........................33
• Service Record Worksheet.................................34
 Welcome to Alpha Phi Omega
National Service Fraternity!

On behalf of our active and alumni brothers, welcome to Alpha Phi

Omega! By choosing to pledge our great Fraternity, you have taken the
first step in your new, lifelong journey of Leadership, Friendship and
Service. You have committed yourself to learn the history and ways of
Alpha Phi Omega, the principles for which we stand and to take part in
the efforts, as do all our members, to give of yourself to make the world
a better place.

Your pledge period is only the first part of your journey, an

important step in preparing you for active membership. As you proceed
through your time as a pledge, be sure to take advantage of what the Fraternity has to offer. Do
not limit yourself only to the experiences of Alpha Phi Omega on your campus - visit other
chapters, attend conferences and conventions, and find ways to truly experience the bigger
picture of Alpha Phi Omega.

Congratulations on choosing Alpha Phi Omega as part of your life’s journey. I look
forward to welcoming you personally as a brother in Alpha Phi Omega.

Fraternally,

Hon. John K. Ottenad, J.D.

National President
 BEHIND THE
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Behind the
Fraternity
 OUR PURPOSE ends, forgetful that we come this way but once and that
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FRATERNITY

our challenge is to serve others. This is why the national

conventions have to deal repeatedly with memberships
The purpose of Alpha Phi Omega shall be to assemble in Interfraternity Councils (IFC), questions of housing,
college students in a national service fraternity in the violations of the dignity of individuals through hazing
fellowship of principles derived from the Scout Oath and practices, and the lure of social status and personal
Law of the Boy Scouts of America; to develop Leadership, indulgence through primary emphasis upon social
to promote Friendship and to provide Service to programs. Without some structure to keep us focused on
humanity; and to further the freedom that is our national, our purposes we would quickly lose our way in an envious
educational and intellectual heritage. and competitive world.
There are many other reasons for a truly national
organization. We reaffirm our openness to all when we

WHY A NATIONAL
come to know members from different sections of the
country, different religious, racial and ethnic groups, and

FRATERNITY?
different personal circumstances. We share in the stimulus
of association with students from various kinds of colleges
when we discuss common problems. We find friends
Alpha Phi Omega is the single most represented wherever we travel, when we transfer schools, when we
intercollegiate service organization in the United States. begin our careers, when we move from one city or part
We take pride in this and hope to be even larger. We of the country to another in the pursuit of our interests.
dedicate ourselves to become larger only because, if what We share in the costs of maintaining and advancing a
we are and what we represent are important and useful common endeavor. We make a mighty witness through
to students, then we should share what we have in order our combined testimony to the power of the ideal of
to further our common goals more effectively. We want service in our common and corporate life.
to share with colleges and universities all across this Each of us needs to feel pride in the things we are
great land the benefits that APO gives to students, their associated with. We are proud of the record of APO and
campuses and their communities. of the kind of individuals it attracts. The conventions
The strength of APO lies in its active chapters. The increase our confidence in what’s right with our country –
importance of APO consists of what happens to the hundreds of individuals of differing views can make hard
individuals who are pledged and initiated in these local decisions in complete understanding and with a sense of
chapters. The future of APO is entirely in the hands of the community, then there is hope in our democratic ideals,
students who determine on each local campus what the despite the challenges of the times through which we are
APO program shall passing.
be. The status of
APO results directly
CARDINAL
LEADERSHIP
from the maturity
PRINCIPLES: and meaningfulness
of the local chapter
Leadership programs. Why, Alpha Phi Omega teaches us through our principles of
then, a national Leadership, Friendship and Service that we are
Friendship fraternity? If what the architects of our own ambitions and that each of us
is important is what
Service happens in the local
has the opportunity to develop ourselves to be whatever
we seek to be. In the area of leadership, from within our
chapter, then why the own fraternity, people are transformed from followers
need for a National to leaders sometimes without really being aware of the
Office, a magazine, a common ritual, a professional staff, development. It can happen gradually, or it might happen
national officers, and national dues and fees? Why not just overnight – today a follower, tomorrow a leader.
a very loose federation of independent local groups rather The Fraternity has several programs to help brothers
than all the paraphernalia of a national organization? become better leaders by developing their own personal
The most obvious reason is to help us keep our goals skills as well as learning more about chapter operations.
before us. Without constant reminders, teaching, help and APO LEADS: At the completion of the APO LEADS
advice, even the best of us lose sight of our larger goals. series of courses, you will have a set of transferable skills
We become introverted, concentrated on our own selfish that are applicable to the work world and to other

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organizational leadership. APO LEADS is not just for is envisioned as a unique hybrid of sorts, as it borrows

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FRATERNITY
pledges and actives; alumni are welcome to take or retake from the best of our current programs and resources.
the courses as well. Following are descriptions for each Not all chapters operate the same way nor do they have the
component: same officer positions. However, there are certain skills and
concepts that are universal. The APO IMPACT courses
are designed to ensure the successful administration
and stewardship of Alpha Phi Omega’s chapters. APO
IMPACT’s courses are divided into two sections: APO
IMPACT Guides and APO IMPACT Live.
The APO LEADS program, a personal odyssey of The APO IMPACT Guides are a series of dynamic
learning, leading and serving, consists of five components documents aimed to lay a foundation for every member
of leadership development – LAUNCH, EXPLORE, of a chapter. Whether a brother holds an appointed,
ACHIEVE, DISCOVER and SERVE. Each of the five narrowly-focused position of leadership or is an officer with
components focus on skills that will help you become a broader responsibilities, they can utilize the information
successful leader and team member in APO and in life. contained in the guides. Each APO IMPACT Guide will
The following are descriptions of each component: have assigned skills in order to fulfill the needs of each
• LAUNCHING your leadership development is an respective position.They are a set of guides that provide a,
introductory leadership session. It is the launching “how to,” for the usual duties of the most common chapter
point in your personal odyssey of leadership offices.  If you don’t see a booklet titled with your office,
development and is a prerequisite session for look through the ones that are there. The information you
the remaining four APO LEADS components. are seeking may still be included
LAUNCH helps you learn what leadership is, To complement this, APO IMPACT Live is a series
what the differences are between leadership and of courses for conferences and live webinar sessions.
management skills, how to deal with change and These courses will reinforce the knowledge found in the
much more. APO IMPACT officer manuals. APO IMPACT Live
• EXPLORING personal leadership strengths and provides real-time, interactive workshop-format seminars
potential is presented as a full-day session, providing for the development of solid chapters. These seminars
an opportunity to expand your personal odyssey will focus on officer-specific responsibilities and the
into leadership development by increasing your application of certain skills. Because these are offered
understanding of individual leadership skills, values,
ethics, morals, qualities, effective problem-solving
and conflict management.
• ACHIEVING success through teams is a session
focusing on the interaction between chapter
members, the leaders, and the factors that lead to in a webinar format, all anyone needs to participate is a
team success. This learning process will energize, computer with a good internet connection and speakers. 
empower and recognize the respectful roles people A schedule of APO IMPACT Live webinars can be found
may play on the team, as well as celebrate team on www.apo.org.
success. The APO Online Learning Center is an additional
• DISCOVERING management strengths and skills resource, and it offers on-demand, self-paced Fraternity
offers opportunities to learn strategies and skills education. Courses are intended to help enhance our
needed to effectively operate a chapter, which will members’ personal skill sets and provide education to
lead to success in your personal odyssey. improve chapter and Fraternity operations through a more
• SERVING the Fraternity and the world as a leader convenient and engaging learning environment. Course
is the final phase to utilize your skills of effective availability can be found at www.apo.org/onlinelearning.
leadership. Upon completion, you can make The Chapter Assessment and Planning Session
the commitment to seek out opportunities at (CAPS) is a tool to help chapters identify goals and
the chapter, sectional, regional or national levels, begin to plan programs for the coming year, based on
which will help lead APO to unlimited success. an assessment of the past year. It is not designed to be
a comprehensive, point-by-point analysis of chapter
APO IMPACT: This program’s goal is to serve as operations. It is also not designed to plan every activity or
a national officer training program that will produce to set the calendar in stone for the coming year. However,
better, well-run chapters. The APO IMPACT program it should identify areas the chapter wants to improve and

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 key events or activities the chapter wants to see happen. brothers whose views on issues might differ from our own.
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The end result of the CAPS is documentation of goals It means working closely with people whom under other
and desires in a form that will help the chapter officers circumstances we might not choose as our friends.
develop and implement plans for the coming year in a Being a friend is not easy. It takes work. Every day
manner that represents what the chapter sees as most we must challenge ourselves to be a better friend and
important. Further, it helps to think of planning as a cycle, to be more understanding, compassionate, welcoming
not a straight-through process. Approaching planning as and trusting. A chapter fellowship program provides
a cycle will help the chapter to ensure that plans are fully opportunities for social interaction among all brothers.
considered, focused, flexible, practical and effective. It will The goal is to strengthen the chapter by bringing all of
also provide an opportunity to evaluate and learn from the members closer together. Fellowship activities range
any challenges that occur and then feed this information from structured events, such as formals and dinners, to
back into future planning and decision making. informal gatherings after a service project. Each chapter
Please visit www.apo.org for more information about has developed its own way of reaching our common
APO’s Leadership Development Program. If you have any goal: making friends through fellowship in the spirit of
questions or suggestions about leadership development, brotherhood.
please e-mail the Leadership Development Chair at A successful fellowship program is essential to keep
[email protected]. brothers actively involved in APO. That success starts
with each of us, for the surest way to have a friend is to

FRIENDSHIP
be a friend.

SERVICE
Alpha Phi Omega seeks to develop friendship. What do we
mean by this? It is not possible to establish a meaningful
relationship with the
thousands of brothers Our chapter service program provides many opportunities
FRATERNITY across the nation or for the development of social awareness, friendships and
MOTTO: even with every brother leadership skills. Participation in our service program helps
in a single chapter. We make Alpha Phi Omega the unique fraternal organization
Be a Leader believe it is possible, that it is. The Fraternity has established four fields of
however, for all of our service in which chapters should be involved. These are:
Be a Friend members to develop a
Be of Service sense of brotherhood. • SERVICE TO THE CAMPUS: Each chapter should
Shared experiences carry out projects that benefit the campus and its
and an understanding students.
of Fraternal history and goals provide a basis for our
brotherhood. • SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY: Chapters should
Brotherhood is the spirit of friendship. It implies include projects, which benefit the community and its
respect, honesty and dependability. It means that we residents. Service to youth — especially the scouting
overlook differences and emphasize similarities as we movements — is a special area of consideration.
join together in unselfish service. It means listening to

Oath of Loyalty and Service:

“I will do my best to exemplify the principles and to advance the organization of Alpha
Phi Omega by taking part in the activities of this fraternity and by obeying the laws
of this brotherhood. I furthermore promise that I will give unselfishly of my time and
energy, building a program of service for my fraternity, for my college, for the youth of
all nations, for my community and for my nation and world as a participating citizen.”

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 • SERVICE TO THE NATION: Each chapter should and a way of using the individual talents and resources

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develop projects that have an impact beyond the of the brothers. Assisting the projects planned by other
campus and community. groups is usually less challenging but does promote APO
• SERVICE TO THE FRATERNITY: Service projects and enhance opportunities for cooperation.
that directly benefit the members of the chapter In addition to the above, APO encourages every
should be included. Through leadership workshops, chapter to participate in several national activities, which
conferences, fellowship events, and academic support are designed to enhance our impact on the nation. Each
groups, brothers can challenge and help each other. National Convention selects a program of emphasis for
National Service Week, which focuses service activities on
As a new brother, you have a responsibility to a particular area. The 2017 National Convention chose
contribute ideas, interest and desire to the planning of the “National Suicide Prevention” as the 2017-18 program
service program. “We’ve always done it that way” is not of emphasis. Each chapter’s annual program should
a reason to continue or drop a program or to refuse to include at least one project focused in this area.
add innovative projects. The needs of your chapter and The Fraternity has designated the first full week
its members and of your campus and the surrounding of November as “NATIONAL SERVICE WEEK” to
community are constantly changing. The chapter program unify chapters with a national theme and to inspire
must reflect these changes. expansion of chapter service programs. During this
Balance is the key to any great chapter service program. week, every chapter is encouraged to carry out a
While service projects can provide both leadership new, high-profile service project related to the program
development and fellowship opportunities, the of emphasis by involving other chapters and
benefits vary with the size and duration of 2017 - 2018 the community. The 2017 National
the project. As you develop a service
ON Convention specified, “Suicide
program, there are a variety of TI Prevention on Campus” during
EN

factors to consider: November 5-11, 2017, and

LARGE OR SMALL? “Suicide Prevention in
UICIDE PREV

Large projects, involving most the Community” during

of the chapter, provide a Novemmber 4-10, 2018.
greater opportunity for your Each year, the Fraternity
members to work closely with dedicates the fall pledge
each other. They may also class on a national level.
present a chance to involve In conjunction with this
members from other chapters dedication, the fall pledge
S

or other organizations. Several class of every chapter is asked

AL

small projects will increase the to conduct a service project

N

chapter’s diversity and meet the in an area selected by the Fall

interests of a greater number of your ATIO Pledge Class Namesake Honoree.
brothers. N In addition, many chapters select an
TRADITIONAL OR NEW? Traditional honoree for their spring pledge class who
(repeated annually, quarterly, etc.) service projects also completes a project in an area selected by the
give a chapter a sense of continuity and history. They must local honoree.
be evaluated periodically to determine if they still meet a In developing and executing a chapter service
real need. New projects often have a sense of challenge program, both the brothers and those being served should
and excitement, which strengthens the chapter’s morale. benefit. Brothers should feel good about the quality
“PEOPLE” OR “TASK-ORIENTED”? Projects of volunteer work they have done. They should feel
involving direct contact with people (visiting patients in challenged and should have the opportunity to learn new
a convalescent hospital or assisting a Girl Scout Troop) skills and strengthen friendships.
have a strong appeal to some members. Others are more There will be many opportunities to exchange service
interested in activities, which have more tangible results, project ideas at sectional and regional conferences and
such as creating a nature trail in a national park or National Conventions, in various Fraternity publications,
constructing equipment for a community playground. and through various webites.
CHAPTER INITIATED OR ASSISTED? Service
projects suggested, planned or carried out by chapter
members provide a variety of leadership opportunities

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 SCOUTING AND for its positive development of young men. College
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FRATERNITY

administrators quickly recognized that a fraternity

ALPHA PHI OMEGA

carrying these ideals to the college campus would aid in
the positive development of students.
Frank Reed Horton’s purpose was to make APO
Your first reaction to scouting may be thoughts of boys a college organization that cooperated with all youth
helping little old ladies across streets or girls in green movements, especially scouting. At first, membership
uniforms selling those delicious cookies. That common was restricted to former Scouts. This attracted the
perception is not one many college students feel attention of scouting leaders, including H. Roe Bartle.
comfortable with. Let’s look at our scouting relationship He was instrumental in gaining recognition for APO
and see why we have a strong bond with the scouting from the National Council of the Boy Scouts of America
movements. as the National Honorary Scout Fraternity in 1932.
This expanded interest in the scouting
movement.
The philosophy of the GSUSA
THE SCOUT LAW: and BSA is very similar, although the
programs are quite different. APO desires
to have a strong relationship with both
“A Scout is trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, movements.
courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, Our relationship with the BSA is
clean and reverent.” a longstanding one. We participate in
major national events of the BSA, such
as National Jamborees, National Order
of the Arrow Conferences and national
The worldwide scouting movement can be traced council meetings.
back to Lord Baden-Powell, who founded the Boy Scouts We have a memorandum of understanding with the
in England in 1908. This was followed shortly by the GSUSA and are working to develop tools and suggestions
founding of the Girl Scouts of the USA by Juliette Gordon that will assist chapters in working with Girl Scouts.
Low in 1912. Similarity of purpose, philosophy and On a chapter level, the involvement with both the
ideals was inevitable.
Both programs are
based on the concept of
helping others without
THE SCOUT OATH:
expecting a reward.
From its inception,
the Boy Scouts of
America has delivered “On my honor, I will do my best to do my duty to God and my
a strong philosophy country and to obey the Scout Law; to help other people at all
in simple terms boys times; to keep myself physically strong, mentally awake, and
can understand — the morally straight.”
Scout Motto, the Scout
Slogan, the Scout Oath
and the Scout Law.
Frank Reed Horton
and Herbert G. Horton observed that Scouts, applying Boy Scouts and the Girl Scouts is similar. Chapters
these principles, often sacrificed something personal to provide unit leaders, staff for special events and other
help someone else. This philosophy, they decided, could assistance.
provide the foundation for a college fraternity — Alpha With a better understanding of why scouting’s
Phi Omega. They sought out men who shared this belief- principles and ours are so closely related, you will enjoy
former scouts themselves. In this manner, they started the your experience in APO more. Service to scouting is
Fraternity at Lafayette College in Easton, Pennsylvania. an important aspect of a strong service program. Every
Rapid growth followed. Scouting was reorganized chapter should include it in their service activities.

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 THE HISTORY
OF APO
The History of
Alpha Phi Omega
 THE STORY BEHIND camp director at the Easton Scout Reservation. Here, I was
impressed with the religious tolerance in the hearts of boys.

THE FOUNDING
This I have not found so easily among older people. Scouts of
the Catholic, Jewish, and Protestant faiths worked together
in everything at camp, and everyone had an opportunity to
By Frank Reed Horton, worship on his Sabbath in his own way.
Founder of Alpha Phi Omega My brothers in the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity house,
THE HISTORY

where I lived, who were outstanding for high ideals and clean
OF APO

This is the story behind the creation of Alpha Phi Omega. living, were all former Scouts. I felt a college organization
It is also the story of the beginning of the first chapter should be formed that would strengthen men in these ideals,
— the Alpha chapter — at Lafayette College in Easton, and give them an opportunity for leadership experience and
Pennsylvania. It is also the story of the formation of the for service to others.
first national organization of the Fraternity. Above all, it As a senior at Lafayette College, I talked to some of
is the story of the dreams of one man for an organization the men with a scouting background and the response was
through which men might better the conditions of other good. These men would join an organization based on the
men, as well as of themselves. It is the story of how a ideals of scouting. I created the name Alpha Phi Omega, the
college student worked with others to turn those dreams motto and the Greek words and their meaning and wrote
into a reality. This student is Frank Reed Horton. the Ritual. Everett W. Probst designed the pin and drew
During the first World War, I served as an ensign in the the coat of arms. Thane S. Cooley suggested the handclasp.
United States Navy aboard a minesweeper in the North Sea. Ellsworth S. Dobson and Gordon M. Looney helped write the
Our ship and its partner exploded more than 1,000 magnetic Fraternity’s Constitution and Bylaws.
mines. My law school background at Boston University led to Fourteen undergraduates signed as charter members.
my appointment to try court martial cases in our division. Scouting advisors were Dr. Ray O. Wyland and Herbert G.
When we reached ports some of the sailors ran wild. Many Horton.
court martial cases resulted. I saw young boys in their teens The Lafayette College faculty approved the petition for
getting into trouble. recognition. On December 16, 1925, I conducted the Ritual
Because of these experiences, I made a firm resolution Initiation at Brainerd Hall, second floor, and Alpha Phi
within myself that if I returned alive, I would try to do two Omega was born.
things and do them with all my power. First, do my best to My purpose was to make Alpha Phi Omega an
help young people get the right start in life by holding up organization for college men who cooperated with all youth
before them a “standard movements, especially
of manhood” that would scouting. I also anticipated
withstand the test of
time! Second and just as
“As scouting is worldwide, so should that our service program
would expand to help people
important, try to help the
Alpha Phi Omega be worldwide...” in need everywhere and to do
nations of the world settle service on the campus of each
their disputes in a more chapter.
sensible and legal manner — Frank Reed Horton As scouting is worldwide,
than war. so should Alpha Phi Omega
After the war, I became be worldwide, gradually in
a student at Lafayette College. One evening, while attending the colleges and universities of all the nations. Alpha Phi
an American Legion banquet during my sophomore year, I sat Omega can help bring about, through the future statesmen
next to an inspiring man named Herbert G. Horton. We were of the world, that standard of manhood and international
not related but we became fast friends. He, too, had been a understanding and friendship that will lead to a better, more
naval officer but was now serving as the local scout executive. peaceful world in which to live and in which to make a living
He helped me to become a deputy scout commissioner. One of and a life.
the troops needed a leader, so I became a scoutmaster as well. At the Fellowship Banquet of the 2004 National
Through these experiences, I found that the Scout Oath Convention in Denver, Past National President Lawrence
and Scout Law were what I had been seeking — a standard L. “Pinky” Hirsch, M.D., presented additional insight
of manhood that would withstand the test of time and a code into the Fraternity’s founding. Pinky shared with the
of ideals created and accepted by some of the greatest leaders delegates information that had been provided to him by
the world has ever known. “The Chief,” the Honorable H. Roe Bartle, shortly before
The summer of my junior year was spent as an associate Brother Bartle’s death in 1974. The Chief had asked Pinky

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to hold the information in confidence for 30 years and Friendship and Service and advisors interested in helping
then share it with a new generation of brothers to provide students succeed in the development of those noble
a larger perspective on the Fraternity’s inception. principles. Pinky explained the founding of the Fraternity
Pinky described key roles that The Chief and Scout as a tripartite endeavor accomplished together by Frank
Executive Herbert G. Horton played in encouraging, Reed Horton, Herbert G. Horton and H. Roe Bartle.
guiding and facilitating Frank Reed Horton’s efforts to
establish Alpha Phi Omega. The story demonstrated that,

THE HISTORY
from its very beginning, Alpha Phi Omega has been a

OF APO
partnership between students interested in Leadership,

OUR FOUNDER
FRANK REED HORTON
“Alpha Phi Omega is destined to be one of the
greatest college fraternities in the world because it
has as its foundation the highest ideals of the ages,
the most perfect standard the generations have been
able to produce, a standard accepted by all nations,
all religions and all people, one where the motivating
idea is to look for the good and try to do good to
everyone regardless of who or what belief, and
furthermore has the practical application in most
commendable educational social services.”

— Frank Reed Horton,

“The Lightbearer”, March 1929

“THE CHIEF”
H. ROE BARTLE
Southerner by birth, lawyer by training, youth movement
executive by desire, banker by avocation, cattleman by
hobby, politician by conviction, public speaker by demand,
and humanitarian by choice - all might be included in
a summary of the life of H. Roe Bartle of Kansas City,
Missouri.
There was a magic to Bartle. He filled the room with
more than his legendary girth. He swept up throngs in the
power of his voice, the majesty of his language, the sparkle
of his humor, the buoyancy of his spirit, and the audacity
of his courage.
Kansas City Public Library

Mr., Dr., Mayor, Honorable - all are titles used to

identify H. Roe Bartle, but to the brothers of Alpha Phi
Omega, he will always be “The Chief ”.

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 OUR FOUNDERS
FRANK REED HORTON, EVERETT W. PROBST, born in
Jersey City, New Jersey, on June 22, 1905.
born in Sewickley, Penn.,
One of the founders of the “Krescents”
on July 17, 1896. Ensign
THE HISTORY

social fraternity (now Kappa Delta Rho).

Twenty years of age when he became a
OF APO

on the minesweeper USS

charter member of APO. Served in every
Whippoorwill during World Scout office from assistant patrol leader
War I. A.B. degree, Lafayette to scoutmaster. B.S. degree in chemistry,
Lafayette College, 1926. M.D. degree in
College, 1926. M.A. degree in 1940 from New York University. Deceased.
history, Lafayette College in
1938. First National President of Alpha Phi Omega.
Provided the leadership to extend the Fraternity to E. M. DETWILER, born in Lansdale,
18 campuses. Established the first national structure Pennsylvania, on October 19, 1904.
Twenty-one years of age when he
for the Fraternity. Studied law in law office; also
became a charter member of APO.
student at Boston University Law School; L.L.B. Played football and was captain of lacrosse
degree, LaSalle Extension University, 1937. Taught team at Lafayette College. B.S. degree,
history, government and English at Cedar Crest and 1927. Deceased.

Muhlenberg Colleges in Allentown, Pennsylvania

for three years. Industrial accountant, Ingersoll-
Rand Company. American Legion, VFW, Mason. THANE S. COOLEY, born in Chicago,
Author of college text, Poetry Writing and Illinois on January 1, 1905. Twenty years of
age when he became a charter member of
Appreciation. Numerous Scouting and APO
APO. Scout in Oak Park, Illinois, 1917-
honors and awards. Passed away August 28, 1966. 1922. Captain of soccer team, B.S. degree
in 1927 from Lafayette College. Law degree,
J.D., Northwestern University, 1930.
Deceased.

WILLIAM T. WOOD, born in LEWIS B. BLAIR, born in Tyrone,

Penn’s Grove, New Jersey, on November Pennsylvania, on April 10, 1906. Member
4, 1905. Twenty years of age when he of BSA in Tyrone. Enrolled in electrical
became a charter member of APO. Scout engineering at Lafayette College, class of
before going to Lafayette College, from 1928. Deceased.
which he received a B.S. degree in 1927.
Deceased.

GORDON M. LOONEY, born in DONALD L. TERWILLIGER, born in

Sedalia, Missouri, on October 10, 1905. Lakewood, New Jersey, on July 13, 1907.
Twenty years of age when he became Member of BSA in Orange, New Jersey.
charter member of APO. Member of Boy Eighteen years of age when he became
Scouts in Oak Park, Illinois. A.B. degree, a Charter Member of APO. Editor,
Lafayette College, 1927. M.B.A. degree, Lafayette College yearbook. Received A.B.
Harvard University, 1929. Deceased. degree from Lafayette in 1928. Basketball
player at Lafayette. Deceased.

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 WILLIAM W. HIGHBERGER, born in ROBERT J. GREEN, born in Brooklyn,
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on April 9, (year New York, on October 6, 1905. Scout in
not available). Member of BSA in Pittsburgh. Richmond Hill, New York. Later became
Member of swimming and football teams at a scout commissioner. Twenty years of
Lafayette College, from which he received age when he became a charter member
a B.S. degree in 1927. Twenty years of age of APO. B.S. degree in mechanical
when he became a charter member of APO. engineering, Lafayette College, 1929.

THE HISTORY
Deceased. Deceased.

OF APO
DONALD H. FRITTS, born in ELLSWORTH S. DOBSON, born in
Washington, New Jersey, on March 13, Detroit, Michigan, BSA. Eighteen years of
1905. Member of BSA in Washington. age when he became a charter member of
Twenty years of age when he became a APO. B.S. degree in electrical engineering,
charter member of APO. B.S. degree, Lafayette College, 1928. Deceased.
Lafayette College, 1926; M.A. degree,
Columbia University, 1931. Deceased.

GEORGE A. OLSEN, born in New HERBERT HEINRICH, born in

York City, New York, on February 2, New York City, New York, on January
1904. Manager of baseball team in college. 18, 1906. BSA in Leonia, New Jersey.
B.S. degree, Lafayette College, 1928. BSA. Nineteen years of age when he became a
Twenty-one years old when he became a charter member of APO. B.S. degree in
charter member of APO. Deceased. electrical engineering, Lafayette College,
1927. Deceased.

ADVISORS
JOHN McCRACKEN RAY O. WYLAND
President National Director, Education
Lafayette College Boy Scouts of America

HERBERT G. HORTON DONALD B. PRENTICE

Scout Executive Dean
Easton, Pennsylvania Lafayette College

D. ARTHUR HATCH HARRY T. SPENGLER

Professor Professor
Lafayette College Lafayette College

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 OUR HISTORY to Alpha Phi Omega, for the introduction of women as
full members. The late 1960s and early 1970s were years
of great change and even turmoil on college campuses in
The history of Alpha Phi Omega is a story of Leadership, the United States. The “anti-establishment” movement
Friendship and Service. Since the founding at Lafayette resulted in a drop in membership for many campus
College in 1925, more than 450,000 students have organizations, especially fraternities and sororities.
participated in this nationwide brotherhood. From a Many chapters became inactive. Admitting women as
THE HISTORY

single chapter in 1925, this national service fraternity has members was seen by many as the answer to declining
OF APO

grown to more than 370 active chapters. membership. In addition, the popularity of the women’s
Following the chartering of Beta Chapter at the liberation movement caused many college students to
University of Pittsburgh, three more chapters were question restricting membership in a service organization
chartered in 1927 — Gamma at Cornell University to men.
in Ithaca, New York, on February 17; Delta at Auburn In 1972, the United States Congress passed the Title
University on November 8; and Epsilon at Northeast IX Federal Higher Education Act, which denies federal
Missouri State University (now Truman State University) funding support to institutions that allow organizations
on December 13. The sixth chapter of APO was chartered with restricted membership. Many campuses felt that
— Zeta at Stanford University in Stanford, California — service organizations like the all-male APO were in
on May 19, 1928. In the first four years of its existence, violation of Title IX; chapters located on these colleges
APO spread from the East to the South to the Midwest and universities were in danger of losing their recognition
and all the way to the Pacific Coast. The Fraternity has if they did not become coeducational.
continued to grow, having chartered more chapters than There was a proposed amendment to the bylaws
any other collegiate organization. at the 1968 National Convention to allow affiliate
In the early years, decisions of the Fraternity were membership for women. No action was taken by the
made by mail. The first physical assembly of delegates in National Convention on this issue. However, the
Convention was March 1-2, 1931, in St. Louis. By that commission of Relations with Social Fraternities and
date, the Fraternity had grown to 18 chapters. Seven of other Campus Organizations stated:
the chapters were represented at the Convention by a total “At the present time there are service sororities which
of 23 students and advisors. help APO chapters, and it is not our desire to change this
Forty-four biennial National Conventions have relationship.
been held (two were skipped “An auxiliary group would be
in 1942 and 1944 because
of World War II). A special From a single chapter in helpful if its goals were different
from those of a service sorority.
Constitutional
was held in 1967.
Convention
1925, this national service It was felt that it would be
undesirable to structure a group in
National Convention
attendance has, of course,
fraternity has grown to APO.”
Joseph Scanlon, then Executive
grown tremendously. The more than 370 active Director, wrote an editorial in a
largest registration thus far 1970 Torch & Trefoil, entitled “Why
was 2,316 at New Orleans in chapters across the United Discriminate Because of Sex?” In
2002. this editorial, Brother Scanlon
The 45th National States, Puerto Rico and wrote, “Forty-five years ago, APO
Convention will be held in
Austin in 2018. Canada. dared to differ with the times. It
set out to prove an organization
committed to service, opposed
to membership discrimination

WOMEN IN APO
because of race, creed, color, economic status or national
origin, could exist on college campuses. … From the
beginning, the Fraternity insisted that membership must
In 1976, the National Convention of Alpha Phi Omega be inclusive and it is, but not totally so. Women are
voted to allow women to join as full members. The road excluded from active membership. This exclusion based
to that decision involved many years and many heated on sex is justly questioned. … Convention ‘70 delegates
debates. have the power to change all this.”
There were many reasons, both internal and external

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 The amendment to the National Bylaws that would projects, friendship events, leadership activities and in
open membership to women did not pass at the 1970 recruiting members. Other chapters had Little Sisters
National Convention. And at the 1972 National and Sweethearts.
Convention, even affiliate membership for women was In 1970, Zeta Chapter at Stanford University
defeated, despite the recommendation by the Board changed their chapter bylaws to admit women as sisters.
of Directors that women be allowed full membership. These women were considered members of their chapter
Women were allowed to be associate members if they although they were not registered with the Fraternity

THE HISTORY
were advisors to a chapter, but they were not allowed until 1975 as affiliates. Several chapters, including

OF APO
to undergo the membership rituals, and undergraduate Iota Phi Chapter at the University of California at
students were not allowed to be advisors. It was not until Davis, Alpha Chi Chapter at Massachusetts Institute
1974 that affiliate membership for women was approved of Technology, Kappa Chapter at Carnegie Mellon
by the National Convention. University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and Beta Sigma
Chapter at Texas Tech University in Lubbock,
Left: Brother Maggie Katz, Texas, initiated women prior to 1976 and
first female National President registered them using either their first initial
of APO during installation or a masculine version of their first names.
at the 39th National
Convention.
The Board of Directors had consistently
spoken in favor of increasing diversity years
ahead of National Convention action. As
early as 1972, the Board of Directors stated,
“the Fraternity must consider seriously the
participation and status of women in the
work of the Fraternity, both as members
and advisors… even without legislation, the
individual chapters of Alpha Phi Omega are
changing their local practices.”
Once women were admitted as active
Right: In 1986, Kay Hairgrove Krenek members in APO, it was only a matter of
became the first female to be elected to time before they advanced into national
the Board of Directors.
leadership positions. In 1984, Kay Hairgrove
(Krenek) was appointed to the position of
National Public Relations Chair by President
Stan Carpenter, and in 1986, she was elected
Chapters were granted the right to admit women to the Board of Directors.
as full members at the 1976 National Convention; In 2006, the Convention elected Maggie Katz as
the choice whether or not to admit women was left the first female National President in Alpha Phi Omega
to the discretion of each individual chapter. In 1977, history.
membership was up by 21 percent, and by 1978, 40 The 2006 National Convention in Denver
percent of the chapters in the United States registered furthered the Fraternity’s commitment to openness and
women as official members. Affiliate membership was inclusiveness by adopting a resolution acknowledging
ended, and membership could be transferred from “that open membership requires that the opportunity to
one chapter to another if the new chapter accepted the pursue membership is open to all students as described
member. If the new chapter did not accept women, they in Article III Section 1 [of the National Bylaws] without
could become alumni. gender implication” and calling for the establishment of
Before women were officially granted full membership a student-led committee “to facilitate implementation
in APO, many chapters had already incorporated women of this policy.” The resolution charged the committee
into their membership in a variety of ways. to “streamline the process of bringing all chapters into
The Phyettes were groups of women affiliated with compliance with the open membership policy as stated
Alpha Xi Chapter at Washington State University in in the Bylaws by the 2008 National Convention.”
Pullman, Washington, and Gamma Nu Chapter at the
University of Idaho in Moscow, Idaho. The Phyettes were
started in 1965. Women in the Phyettes participated
in all aspects of chapter activities, including service

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 APO AROUND college or university may become an APO chapter on the
petition of at least 15 students (all-male or all-female)

THE WORLD
of the school. More than 333 fraternity charters and
128 sorority charters have been granted. Whichever
organization by gender is established on campus first, the
PHILIPPINES: Fraternity brothers and Sorority sisters share the same
In The Story Behind the Founding, Alpha Phi Omega chapter name.
THE HISTORY

founder, Dr. Frank Reed Horton, wrote, “As Scouting is In the past, sisters belonged to sororities of different
OF APO

worldwide, so should names. Women were first admitted into the APO ranks on
Alpha Phi Omega be September 17, 1968, when the first sorority chapter was
worldwide, gradually given official recognition. On December 18, 1971, Alpha
in the colleges and Phi Omega Auxiliary Sorority took legal form (“Auxiliary”
universities of all the was later dropped).
nations.” On October 13, 1976, the APO Executive Board
After World started to grant recognition to alumni associations on
War II, Sol Levy, a the petition of 15 Life Members from the Fraternity
Scout and an APO or Sorority. To date, 92 alumni associations based on
alumnus, went to location, region, profession, or chapter are official APO
the Philippines. At service resources throughout the Philippine archipelago
a conference, Levy shared the idea of a Scouting-based and abroad. Among countries with active alumni groups
fraternity and left APO publications with the Filipinos in are: Australia, England, Japan, and the Kingdom of Saudi
attendance, among them Dr. Librado I. Ureta. Starting in Arabia. In North America, local Chapters may contact
1947, Dr. Ureta organized APO at Far Eastern University these Filipino alumni associations in British Columbia,
in Manila, Phillippines, where he was a graduate student. New York, Florida, Los Angeles, Chicago, New Jersey, San
The response from fellow Eagle Scouts was good. Francisco Bay area (2 associations), Houston, Montreal,
By 1950, when Dean Arno Nowotny (Alpha Rho San Diego, Toronto, Seattle, Winnipeg and Guam. Many
Chapter) was President, and APO already had more of these alumni associations are members of the Alpha Phi
than 200 chapters in the U.S., the Filipinos were ready Omega Alumni Council of North America.
for official recognition by the school administration. On The National Office in the Philippines is located
March 2, 1950, in Room at 301-A Midtower
214 of the Nicanor Reyes Condominium, 270 Ermin
Sr. Memorial Hall, the Garcia Street, Barangay
first organization of APO Silangan, Cubao, Quezon
outside the U.S. was City, Metro Manila.
established by Dr. Ureta’s “As Scouting is worldwide, While APO through
group of over 20 Scouts
and advisors. Far Eastern so should Alpha Phi Omega the years has acquired an
identity separate from the
University became Alpha be worldwide, gradually in BSA, and native culture
Chapter of the Alpha Phi has influenced the biggest
Omega of the Republic the colleges and universities fraternity and sorority
of the Philippines (APO-
Phillippines).
of all the nations.” in the Southeast Asian
country, the Philippine
Later in the Alpha Phi Omega always
same year, with the - Frank Reed Horton adheres to Dr. Horton’s
participation of other Cardinal Principles of
Scouts in Manila, Leadership, Friendship
including those from and Service. If there is
the nearby National one difference, it is that
University (named Beta Chapter on March 24, 1951), the handclasp is based not on the original APO member
the Alpha Phi Omega International Service Fraternity Thane J. Cooley’s, but on the Boy Scout handshake.
became a national organization and Dr. Ureta became the
first President. On September 13, 1953, APO-Philippines
held its first National Convention in Manila. A Philippine

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ICAPO: British Columbia chartered on Sunday, December 13,
The 1980s brought about renewed contact between 2015. When there are five active chapters in Canada,
APO-USA and APO-Philippines. Leaders in both APO-USA will work with these chapters to help them
organizations, including Presidents Earle M. Herbert set up an independent national organization. Anyone
(APO-USA) and Carlos “Caloy” Caliwara (APO- with student or faculty contacts at universities in Canada
Philippines) concluded there was a need for an should contact the International Relations Director at
international coordinating body to promote the ideals [email protected].

THE HISTORY
of the Fraternity around the world. This resulted in

OF APO
the birth of the International Council of Alpha Phi
Omega (ICAPO) at the
1994 Dallas-Fort Worth
APO-USA Convention
with the signing of the
charter document. The first
meeting of ICAPO was
held in Zamboanga City at
the 1995 APO-Philippines
National Convention.
The second meeting of Above: Chartering
the International Council members of Alpha
was at the APO-USA Chapter of Canada
Brother John K. Ottenad, National at the University of
National Convention held
President, Alpha Phi Omega-USA, British Columbia
in Phoenix in 1996. At and Brod Luis A. Paredes, National proudly display the
that time, a formal set of President, Alpha Phi Omega-Phil, Fraternity banner
Operating Policies for the shake hands during the ICAPO after the chartering
Council was signed and the Meeting at the 2016 National ceremony.
officers were elected. The Convention.
current officers of ICAPO
are as follows:
Above: National President John K. Ottenad and Chapter
President Nika Moeini proudly display Alpha Chapter of
• ICAPO Chair - Brother Dr. Fred C. Heismeyer III Canada’s framed charter.
• ICAPO Vice Chair - Brod Lester T. Arevalo
• ICAPO Secretary - Brother Elizabeth Tom, M.D.

The Council meets biennially at alternating National

Conventions. ALPHA PHI OMEGA OF AUSTRALIA:
Alpha Phi Omega-Philippines is overseeing the
development of APO-Australia and similar to APO-USA
ALPHA PHI OMEGA OF CANADA: and Canada, once five active chapters are established, they
In February 1995, the Board of Directors unanimously will establish an independent national
voted to sponsor and actively support the establishment organization.
of Alpha Phi Omega of Canada. After decades of hard Currently there is one
work, dedication and active student chapter
the service of many operating in Australia.
devoted alumni and
petitioning students,
APO took one step
closer to fulfilling Frank
Reed Horton’s vision
of an international
organization. Alpha
Chapter of Canada
at the University of

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 CHAPTER HISTORY
Chapter Installed (Date):

Charter Presented By:

THE HISTORY

First President:
OF APO

Chapter that Officiated at Installation:

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The Core of

THE CORE
OF APO
Alpha Phi Omega
 PLEDGE PROGRAM NATIONAL PLEDGING
OBJECTIVES STANDARDS
A pledge program is conducted for you, the new The National Convention has adopted National
pledge member: Pledging Standards for use by all chapters. The
a. To serve as an introduction to Alpha Phi Standards and their rationales are as follows:
Omega.
b. To inform you about the Fraternity – past and 1. The general objectives of pledging. An
present. appropriate period of pledging consists of a well-
c. To allow you to qualify in Leadership, rounded program of opportunities in Leadership,
Friendship and Service. Friendship and Service. The program is in
THE CORE

conformity with the National Bylaws, Standard

OF APO

d. To give you, as a pledge, and the chapter a trial

period during which the chapter can decide if Chapter Articles of Association, state and federal
it wants to invite you to become a brother and laws, and campus regulations. The purpose of
you can decide if you want to accept such an the program is to identify students who will
invitation. embrace and make a lifetime commitment
to the principles of Alpha Phi Omega and to
prepare those students for active membership.
THE RITUAL Rationale: This is the overall purpose of pledging
and reflects the legal obligation of all members of
After you have served your period of pledge Alpha Phi Omega.
membership, you will be elected into the brotherhood
according to the rules established by your chapter. 2. Hazing during pledging. An appropriate
You will then be formally initiated into the Fraternity period of pledging has no place for hazing
according to our official ritual. All brothers are practices. These include the degradation of
initiated by this ritual, which will not violate any individuals, personal service demands, and
of your rights or beliefs. While APO is a nonsecret any other practices inconsistent with the
fraternity, the ritual is something that the brotherhood spirit and principles of Alpha Phi Omega.
shares only with itself. It is not elaborate or Byzantine, Rationale: The concept of pledge membership
but simple and dignified. During the ritual, you long ago progressed beyond such practices since
will learn the symbolism of our coat of arms and our they violate the member’s obligation to state
badge, learn our motto, sign and handclasp, receive law, the National Bylaws of the Fraternity and
our membership credentials and service pin, and take the regulations of most campuses. Alpha Phi
an oath of loyalty and service, agreeing to abide by the Omega members respect the worth of human
principles and laws of APO. dignity and, in firm support of our heritage of
intellectual freedom do not tolerate unequal or
abusive treatment of any person.
HAZING
3. The length of a pledging period. An appropriate
Alpha Phi Omega does not tolerate any hazing or period of pledging should not be less than
informal initiation. Your pledge program will allow six weeks or more than ten weeks in duration.
you to demonstrate your interest in service, and in no Rationale: Pledge membership and the period of
way will it demean you as an individual or require you to pledging must provide adequate time for pledges
perform personal service for the brothers. Please review
to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to
the Membership Policies on pages 30-31 and the Risk
Management Policy on pages 32-33 of this manual to learn
function as active brothers of the Fraternity, and
more about the objectives of our pledge program. as officers of their chapter, and to develop the
commitment for continuing service throughout

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 their collegiate years and beyond. Pledgeship, and our common background.
whether as part of a structured pledge class or Rationale: The chapter, the sponsoring college
through individual contracting, must provide or university, the Fraternity, and the Scouting
these opportunities but must not last for such a movement have rich heritages, which should be
time period as to interfere with other obligations shared with all those who follow. An appreciation
of the pledges. of this common heritage, bequeathed to all
current and future members, is a thing to be
4. Use of the Pledge Ritual. An appropriate cherished.
period of pledging begins with the introduction
of students into Alpha Phi Omega only by the 8. Pledges in chapter meeting. An appropriate
official Pledge Ritual and their timely registration period of pledging includes direct observation
with the National Office in the approved manner. by pledges of the decision making process of the
Rationale: No person may receive the rights, chapter.

THE CORE
OF APO
benefits and privileges of pledge membership in Rationale: Pledges should be given the
Alpha Phi Omega until these requirements have opportunity to have additional contact with
been satisfied. the brothers and to learn more about how their
chapter conducts business. The chapter retains
5. Wearing of insignia. An appropriate period of the right to decide what portion and number of
pledging includes wearing an official pledge pin. its meeting are appropriate for pledges to attend.
Rationale: Chapter image, on and off campus, is
a vital concern of all members, new and old. The 9. Interchapter relationships. An appropriate
prominent and proud display of an Alpha Phi period of pledging includes an opportunity for
Omega Pledge Pin instills pride through identity all pledges to visit one neighboring Alpha Phi
with Alpha Phi Omega, signifies the chapter’s Omega chapter.
presence on campus and in the community, and Rationale: One of the most difficult concepts
may also habituate all members to proudly wear for new members to grasp is the scope of our
Fraternity insignia. fraternity. The wide acceptance of Alpha Phi
Omega, its principles, and the good works of its
6. Instruction in pertinent facts. An appropriate members span hundreds of campuses. Pledges
period of pledging includes instruction in the should have the opportunity, firsthand, to see it
National Bylaws; Standard Chapter Articles of functioning on campuses other than their own.
Association; chapter bylaws; chapter officers
and advisors; the decision making processes of 10. The development of leadership. An appropriate
the chapter; key campus officials; and sectional, period of pledging includes the opportunity for
regional and national officers of the Fraternity. each pledge to participate in chapter planning
Rationale: It is vital for every new member to functions; leadership development experiences;
develop a working knowledge of the operating and sectional, regional and national conferences
rules and procedures of the Fraternity, the and conventions.
individual chapter, and the sponsoring college Rationale: Our Cardinal Principle of leadership
or university campus. In addition, it is highly is often merely assumed rather than developed,
advantageous to be familiar with and knowledge- and involvement in these opportunities satisfies
able of future resource personnel on campus, in this need well. Virtually every active brother
the community, and within the Fraternity. agrees that conferences and conventions on all
levels provide a unique learning experience for
7. Alpha Phi Omega heritage. An appropriate all who attend. Conference and/or convention
period of pledging includes education in chapter, attendance additionally reinforces interchapter
campus and Fraternity history, including our visitations by establishing an appreciation for the
special relationship with the scouting movement national scope of Alpha Phi Omega.

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 11. The promotion of friendship. An appropriate be severely limited in effectiveness if it did not
period of pledging includes a requirement provide the opportunity for the development of
that each pledge meet and establish a fraternal necessary organizational planning and leadership
relationship with all active, associate, advisory, and skills which are required of active brothers in
when possible, honorary members of the chapter. carrying out the service program of their chapter.
Rationale: For the newly initiated, fraternalism This standard thus carries a practical necessity
is often difficult concept to understand because while further implanting our Cardinal Principle
of stereotypes, confusion, or even ignorance. of service in each member and deepening a
The exemplification of our Cardinal Principle lifetime commitment of serving humanity.
of friendship and the unique role of collegiate
fraternalism are experiences, which, more 14. Academic obligation. An appropriate
than any other factor, will determine a pledge’s period of pledging gives high priority
willingness to remain committed throughout the to the academic success of the pledges.
THE CORE
OF APO

collegiate years and beyond. All members of the Rationale: Alpha Phi Omega is a collegiate
chapter grow personally as these relationships are fraternity and has an obligation to both its
established and fostered. prospective members and to its sponsoring
college or university to ensure that the academic
12. Providing service. An appropriate period of experience is both fulfilling and successful
pledging includes a weekly (or other appropriate) supporting our heritage of educational freedom.
service obligation, equal to that required of active
brothers to remain in good standing with the 15. The use of “pledge books”. An appropriate
chapter. Sufficient projects must be available and period of pledging includes a requirement that
all four fields of service should be embraced by each pledge maintain a permanent record,
the conclusion of the pledge period. which documents successful completion
Rationale: Most people are willing to help of the pledge program requirements, in
others in time of need, but few are willing to such form as the chapter may require.
make the many personal sacrifices, which a life Rationale: Each pledge should be evaluated on the
of service may demand. Our Cardinal Principle individual achievement of program requirements
of service is the heartbeat of Alpha Phi Omega, whether as a member of a structured class or as
and our fourfold service program encourages the an individual fulfilling a personal contract. This
experience of helping all in need, rather than just permanent record will be an objective source
those who are in time of need. By designing this for the evaluation of these accomplishments as
standard in such a fashion, we demonstrate that no well as the likely source of significant personal
more is demanded of pledges than of their active memorabilia in years to come.
counterparts and that sufficient opportunity
is provided for pledges to demonstrate their 16. The Oath of Loyalty and Service. An
commitment to the service program in all appropriate period of pledging includes the
four fields. It prepares pledges realistically for presentation and explanation of the Oath
participation in the chapter service program as of Loyalty and Service to the pledges by
active members and strengthens the foundation the officers supervising the pledge class.
for their way of life after graduation. Rationale: A presentation and explanation is
needed to assist the pledges in fully understanding
13. Pledge projects. An appropriate period of the commitments they will make to Alpha Phi
pledging requires the planning, organizing Omega when they are initiated.
and execution of a chapter approved
service project of some significance 17. Replenishing membership. An appropriate
under the leadership of pledge members. period of pledging emphasizes the need
Rationale: A period of pledge membership would to continue membership expansion.

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 Rationale: A good chapter continues to live standards. Eligibility for active membership and
not only through the service participation of its rights, benefits and privileges should lie based
its current members but also through their upon an objective evaluation of the Pledge’s
commitment to perpetuating its programs by successful completion of those pledging standards
extending membership opportunities to similarly adopted by the chapter. Membership in Alpha
dedicated students. This activity also further Phi Omega is a great honor earned through
reinforces our national heritage of freedom of hard work, diligent effort, and dedication to our
association. principles. It is not based merely on a popularity
vote of the other brothers. Any other reason is a
18. Pledge period reviews. An appropriate period betrayal of our high principles of brotherhood.
of pledging includes at least one opportunity at
its conclusion for the constructive evaluation of 20. Initiation of neophytes by the Fraternity
the program. This evaluation should be made by Ritual. An appropriate period of pledging

THE CORE
OF APO
both pledges and brothers and should cover both concludes with the initiation of all qualifying
individual performances and program goals. pledges into Alpha Phi Omega only by the
Rationale: Chapter programs succeed not by Official Fraternity Ritual and by their timely
mere repetition, but through careful reflection registration with the Fraternity’s National Office
upon the successes and failures experienced each in the approved manner. Pledges should be made
time the program is offered. Evaluation is the aware that the Official Fraternity Initiation Ritual
key to healthy programs, healthy members, and contains references to God and a dedication
healthy chapters. Evaluation is also necessary invoking the name of “Our Common God”.
to determine the individual successes of pledge Rationale: The initiation ritual of Alpha Phi
members throughout the program. The process Omega is both a beautiful and significant
should reveal how well they satisfy the program ceremony. Its purpose is not to mark the
requirements and how well they demonstrate conclusion of pledge membership, but rather to
that they are ready for the confirmation of active herald the beginning of a lifetime of Leadership,
membership. Friendship and Service in Alpha Phi Omega as an
active brother. Every Fraternity member shares
19. Method of selection following pledging. An this common experience and, indeed, may not
appropriate period of pledging includes objective receive the rights, benefits, or privileges of active
determinations for eligibility to receive active membership until these requirements have been
membership based upon the individual’s successful satisfied.
completion of program requirements. The
completion by a pledge of all chapter requirements
established at the beginning of the pledging
experience is a strong indication that active
membership may not be denied by the chapter.
Rationale: While the confirmation of active
membership is the single greatest power of
a chapter, this power must never be used
capriciously or arbitrarily. The entire concept of
pledging is to provide a complete opportunity
for individuals to acquire those skills and that
knowledge necessary for active membership, as
well as to make a commitment to our purpose and
principles. If a chapter enters into “black-balling”
or some other abuse of its powers, it defeats the
entire purpose of a pledge program and pledging

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 PLEDGE CLASS
Name Address Phone Hometown Major Class

PRESIDENT

VICE PRESIDENT

SECRETARY
THE CORE
OF APO

TREASURER

OTHER

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Your Role in
Alpha Phi Omega

YOUR ROLE
IN APO
 YOUR ROLE body selected “National Suicide Prevention” as the
program of emphasis for National Service Week in

AS A BROTHER
2017 and 2018. For 2017, National Service Week is
November 5-11, and the theme is “Suicide Prevention
on Campus”. For 2018, National Service Week is
Your pledge period is a time to determine your interest November 4-10, and the theme is “Suicide Prevention
in committing yourself to the Cardinal Principles of in the Community”.
Alpha Phi Omega. As a brother, you will be expected to For more information on National Service Week, visit
demonstrate this commitment daily. While your chapter the Service Program section of www.apo.org.
will identify specific responsibilities to maintain your
active membership, here are general duties:

SPRING YOUTH
• Attend all chapter meetings.
• Participate in as many service projects as possible.
• Serve on at least one chapter committee.
• Serve as a chapter officer or project leader.
• Attend at least one sectional or regional
SERVICE DAY
conference. Alpha Phi Omega’s Spring Youth Service Day (SYSD)
• Pay all financial obligations promptly. is a fraternity event in partnership with Youth Service
• Recruit at least one new member to replace American’s Global Youth Service Day, the largest service
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yourself each year. event in the world. During April of each year, APO
IN APO

• Contribute your ideas and preferences to the chapters across the nation perform a service project for or
service committee and other chapter programs. with the youth of America.

Future pledges will look to the active chapter for a

model of the principles of APO. As a brother you are that
example. Part of setting this example is to ensure that
your chapter meets its obligations to the Fraternity. Every
chapter is required to do the following:
• Annually reaffirm its charter by completing and
submitting the Charter Reaffirmation which is
due in the National Office by November 15; and Participating in SYSD helps realize Frank Reed
• Register its pledges and initiates with the National Horton’s dream for APO to make the world a better
Office within ten days of the Pledge Ceremony place, particularly through service to “the youth of all
and Initiation Ritual. nations.” A SYSD project is a wonderful opportunity to
work together as a fraternity to provide service that leaves
In addition, every chapter should complete the H. Roe a lasting and positive impact on the youth of America.
Bartle/Annual Chapter Program Review and conduct a Through projects that guide youth by engaging them in
Chapter Assessment and Planning Session (CAPS) annually. service, we both directly benefit them and inspire them to
become the next generation of volunteers.
For more information on Spring Youth Service Day,

NATIONAL visit the Service Program section of www.apo.org.

SERVICE WEEK A LIFETIME

COMMITMENT
Alpha Phi Omega has designated the first week of
November as National Service Week, in order to unify
chapters with a national theme and to inspire expansion
of chapter service programs. During this week, every To become a brother of Alpha Phi Omega is to make
chapter is encouraged to carry out a new, high-profile a lifetime commitment to the Cardinal Principles of
service project related to the program of emphasis and Leadership, Friendship and Service. As a student, you
involving other chapters and the community. will demonstrate your commitment by taking part in the
At the 2016 National Convention, the legislative activities and operation of your chapter. After college, you

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will have opportunities throughout the rest of your life to
demonstrate our principles to benefit your community, SOCIETY OF LIFE
MEMBERS
your profession and the Fraternity.
The Fraternity, too, will want and need your
involvement when you become an alumnus. APO depends
on alumni for sectional, regional and national volunteer Joining the Society of Life Members is a way of
leadership. Alumni serve as committee and staff members, demonstrating your intention to live the Cardinal
as workshop facilitators, as elected officers and as sponsors Principles of Alpha Phi Omega throughout your life.
for new chapters. You will have the opportunity to help the Unlike being a pledge or an active or an alumnus, which
students of the future enjoy the benefits of the Fraternity are stages of belonging to the Fraternity, the Society of Life
that you are discovering today. Members is a commitment of support for the Fraternity
APO programs and services recognize the importance and what it represents.
of alumni. We encourage alumni-oriented events during
sectional, regional and national meetings. The National
Alumni Committee coordinates these efforts and
Society of
promotes greater alumni involvement.
Local alumni associations are a key part of the
Life Members
Fraternity’s alumni structure. The more than 40 local The undergraduate fee to join is $50 (the cost
associations are either chapter- or geographically-based. is $100 beginning one year after graduation). You may

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They are an important communication and fellowship apply after you are initiated by your chapter and registered

IN APO
link between the Fraternity and individual alumni. in the National Office as a brother.
Each alumni association develops its own structure and As a member, you will receive the Torch & Trefoil,
program, often including service to chapters and the the official Fraternity magazine, a membership card and a
community. certificate suitable for framing, and an exclusive Society of
The brotherhood of APO knows no bounds in space Life Members pin.
or time. When you pledge yourself to our Cardinal Fees go into a permanent endowment fund that
Principles, you are making a commitment that will last ensures the Fraternity’s financial future. Membership in
a lifetime. Alpha Phi Omega is both a privilege and an honor. The
Society of Life Members enhances the experience. For more
information, visit www.apo.org/give/societyoflifemembers.

1925 CLUB
The 1925 CLUB is a student giving program that supports the Alpha Phi Omega Torchbearer Fund. Active brothers who
make a gift of $19.25 or more each year will be recognized as a member of the 1925 CLUB,
receive a lapel pin and be listed in the Annual Giving Report. Chapters with 100 percent
member participation will be recognized as well.
What does the 1925 CLUB support? Your contributions help finance member services,
chapter support, Fraternity publications, APO’s leadership programs, and general operating
needs. Specifically, programs like National Service Week, uniting our members across the
country through service, and APO LEADS, providing brothers with valuable leadership
training, are made possible through this fund. Donations are used for publications such as
the Torch & Trefoil, various member handbooks and manuals, and most importantly, recruitment and pledge program
materials that empower chapters to reach individuals on their campus and beyond, resulting in chapter expansion…
the lifeblood of APO. And finally, your membership dues remain minimal thanks to donor support. These are just a few
reasons why participation in the 1925 Club is critical to the future of our fraternity.

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 APO MEMBERSHIP and reasonable positive benefit, be consistent
with the principles and spirit of Alpha Phi

POLICIES
Omega, and involve no risk of humiliation or
injury to any person.
F. Those preparing for active membership are
I. Pledge Ritual: The Pledge Ritual remains an representatives of Alpha Phi Omega. As such,
effective statement of Fraternity policy regarding they shall be treated with the same degree of
treatment of pledges during their preparation for respect as brothers and shall participate in, or be
active membership. asked to participate in, only those activities that
are consistent with the membership policies of
II. Initiation Ritual: The Initiation Ritual remains an Alpha Phi Omega.
effective statement of Fraternity policy regarding
conduct of members of Alpha Phi Omega. Practices that may be inconsistent with the
membership policies of Alpha Phi Omega, depending
III. Other Policies: In addition to statements in these on the facts and circumstances of each, include
rituals, it is the policy of Alpha Phi Omega that: restrictive formation, dress requirements, and the
manner in which pledges are addressed. Examples of
A. Membership shall be granted only by brothers of practices that do not meet this standard include:
an active chapter or by the Board of Directors in 1) Subjection to physical mistreatment such as road
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the case of honorary membership. trips, kidnapping, paddling, branding, beating,

IN APO

B. Because all people have the potential to be of forced activity, and confinement of any kind;
service and to be leaders and friends, active 2) Participation in activities not directly related to
membership is open to all students and should their preparation for active membership such as
represent a cross section of the student body. physical conditioning or personal services for active,
Chapters have the right to determine their own advisory, alumni or honorary members;
membership. Active membership shall be granted 3) Participation in activities that restrict such normal
only within the context of the National Bylaws, social functions as eating, social contacts, or personal
the Standard Chapter Articles of Association, and hygiene;
the rules and regulations of the school involved. 4) Subjection to mentally or emotionally stressful
C. Chapter membership requirements may be situations as an integral part of their pledge
adopted that are not in conflict with state and activities;
local law, the National Bylaws and Standard 5) Blindfolding, except as part of the Pledge or
Chapter Articles of Association of Alpha Phi Initiation Rituals; and
Omega, or the rules and regulations of the 6) Subjection to informal ceremonies, traditions,
school at which the chapter is located; and that rituals or initiations that are contrary to the policies
conforms with the philosophy and policy of or Bylaws of Alpha Phi Omega.
Alpha Phi Omega as outlined in the National
Pledging Standards. Of course, enumeration of these specific activities
D. The purpose of a pledge program is to make it does not imply that all other practices are consistent
possible for pledges to acquire the knowledge with the membership policies of Alpha Phi Omega.
and skills necessary to function as effective active All membership activities and pledging requirements
brothers of this National Service Fraternity. must be measured against the criteria set forth in this
Therefore, the ultimate aim of every pledging membership policy.
period is to teach the worth of human dignity,
promote academic scholarship, instill a commit- G. Active brothers are responsible for maintaining
ment to continuing service, provide opportunities chapter membership practices involving any
to participate in leadership development exper- members of the Fraternity, including actives, in
iences, and cultivate friendship among the strict accordance with the policies of Alpha Phi
pledges and with the brothers. Pledge programs Omega and its stated purpose in keeping with
should also ensure that pledges become the principles of the Boy Scouts of America.
thoroughly familiar with the principles, ideals, H. Advisory, honorary, and alumni members of
and heritage of Alpha Phi Omega. Alpha Phi Omega participate in supporting,
E. All pledging activities must have an articulate but not dominating, roles to active chapters,

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 enabling the active chapters to fulfill the purpose our community demands. Individuals are required to act
of Alpha Phi Omega. It, therefore, is not the in a manner as a reasonable person of ordinary prudence
function of members other than active brothers would act under similar circumstance. As a general rule,
to direct the supervision of pledges or to direct it is useful to ask yourself two questions when concerned
the establishment of pledge or active member about risk and safety. One: Is it possible that given the
programs and policies in any chapter. arrangements we have for this event, some injury may
I. Chapters, interest groups and petitioning groups result? Two: Did we do all that a reasonable person would
of Alpha Phi Omega National Service Fraternity deem appropriate to avoid accidents? More often than
shall not use or condone the use of alcoholic not, when organizations sponsor events, the answers to
beverages as part of their membership recruitment these two questions are incriminating.
“rush” or pledge education programs. A violation
of this policy shall be deemed a violation of Alpha Phi Omega members must abide by:
the membership policies of Alpha Phi Omega 1. The laws of our nation;
National Service Fraternity. 2. The laws of the state in which they reside;
3. The local laws of the municipalities they operate
IV. Enforcement: The Fraternity, through its Board within;
of Directors, shall take appropriate action when 4. The rules and regulations of the sanctioning educational
inconsistencies or infractions of membership policies institute they operate in; and
occur. 5. The rules and regulations of this fraternity.

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IN APO
Alpha Phi Omega has established guidelines previously

STATEMENT OF
that serve as a starting point for Risk Management Policies:
• Membership Policies Statement;
• National/Convention Alcohol Policy; and
PURPOSE FOR THE • Bylaws pertaining to Hazing and Housing.

POLICY OF RISK A comprehensive Risk Management Policy shall also

include, but not be limited to, standards addressing:

MANAGEMENT • Drugs/Substance Abuse

• Sexual Abuse/Harassment/Discrimination
• Individuals with Disabilities
Alpha Phi Omega National Service Fraternity is dedicated • Contractual/Financial Issues
to a high-quality fraternity experience and therefore • Transportation Issues
urges brothers and chapters to adopt and implement a • Advisors
comprehensive risk management policy. • General Health and Safety
Risk Management, a phrase never heard by most of • Personal Property
the older generation, has rapidly become a common • Risk Management Education
term on campus and during chapter conversations. Risk
Management is just plain responsible behavior. It is the Many national fraternities and sororities have adopted
willingness of Alpha Phi Omega members to provide a risk management policies. Adoption and implementation
safe fraternal environment, taking care of one another, of these risk management policies affirms the organizations
taking care of our guests, planning carefully all aspects living up to their responsibility to protect their members
of our programs, abiding by the laws of the Fraternity, from harm and ensure the good reputation of the fraternal
campus, community and nation. Simply put, it is the world.
basic respect for the Fraternity, people, property and laws. The Alpha Phi Omega Board of Directors and National
Brotherhood, human dignity and respect serve as the Office staff stand ready to assist in the development of
foundation of Risk Management. As we plan our activities your individual risk management policy. We recommend
we should be aware of this at all times. Risk Management a proactive approach with your campus, your volunteer
means taking a few extra precautions, being more advisors, your sectional chair and regional chair to aid in
imaginative when planning events, and preparing for the your development process.
well being of everyone.
In matters of this Fraternity, all actions taken by our
members must adhere to the standards of conduct, which

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 THE STANDARD leases, contracts, hold harmless agreements, liability
releases account agreements, purchase orders, and hotel

POLICY OF RISK
or banquet contracts.

MANAGEMENT
ALCOHOL AND DRUGS (SUBSTANCE ABUSE)
The possession, use and/or consumption of alcoholic
beverages, during any Fraternity event, any event that an
HAZING observer would associate with the Fraternity, or in any
No fraternity brother shall take part in hazing activities. situation sponsored or endorsed by the chapter, must be
Hazing activities are defined as (but not limited to): in compliance with any and all applicable laws, policies
Any action taken or situation created, intentionally, whether and regulations of the state county, city and institution
on or off fraternity premises or during fraternity functions, of higher education. No chapter funds shall be used to
to produce mental or physical discomfort, embarrassment, purchase alcohol under any circumstances. The unlawful
harassment, or ridicule. Such activities may include but possession, sale and/or use of any illegal drugs or controlled
are not limited to the following: Use of alcoholic beverages; substances at any Fraternity sponsored event, or at any
paddling in any form; branding; creation of excessive event that an observer would associate with the Fraternity,
fatigue; physical or psychological shocks; quests; treasure is strictly prohibited. Chapters, interest groups and
hunts; scavenger hunts; road trips; or any other such petitioning groups of Alpha Phi Omega National Service
activities carried on in the name of the fraternity wearing Fraternity shall not use or condone the use of alcoholic
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of public apparel which is conspicuous and not normally beverages as part of their membership recruitment “rush”
IN APO

in good taste; engaging in public stunts and buffoonery; or pledge education programs. A violation of this policy
morally degrading or humiliating games and activities; and shall be deemed a violation of the membership policies of
any other activities which are not consistent with fraternal Alpha Phi Omega National Service Fraternity.
law, ritual or policy or the regulations and policies of the
education institution and local, state and federal laws. PERSONAL PROPERTY
Use of personal property in Fraternity activities shall be
SEXUAL MISCONDUCT strictly voluntary and the sole responsibility of the owner.
The Fraternity will not tolerate or condone any form Alpha Phi Omega shall not assume liability for personal
of sexual misconduct, whether it be in the form of property used in conjunction with Fraternity activities, or
domestic/relationship violence, rape, sexual violence, for any damages resulting from said use.
sexual exploitation, sexual harassment, or sexual assault.
Harmful actions of sexual nature including, but not TRANSPORTATION ISSUES
limited to, verbal, mental, or physical violence, and Any individual who drives or otherwise provides
harassment will not be tolerated or condoned. transportation in conjunction with Alpha Phi Omega
activities shall obey all applicable motor vehicle laws,
ABUSE / DISCRIMINATION including, but not limited to, those concerning vehicle
The Fraternity will not tolerate or condone any form safety, vehicle operation, insurance, and the transportation
of abusive or discriminatory behavior on the part of and consumption of alcoholic beverages. Operators will
its members for any reason, including but not limited ensure that vehicles are not overloaded and are driven
to biological sex, race, ethnicity, physical, mental in a safe manner. Rental vehicles shall be operated in
or emotional disability, age, marital status, sexual accordance with rental contracts. Use of personal vehicles
orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or shall be strictly voluntary and the sole responsibility of the
religious affiliation. Harmful actions including but not vehicle owner/operator. Alpha Phi Omega shall not
limited to verbal, mental or physical violence, harassment, assume liability for personal vehicles used in conjunction
or exclusion will not be tolerated or condoned. with Fraternity activities, or for any damages resulting
from said use.
CONTRACTUAL AND FINANCIAL ISSUES
No chapter, section or region shall enter into a contract GENERAL HEALTH AND SAFETY
or financial agreements using the specific name of Alpha All activities planned in conjunction with Alpha Phi
Phi Omega. Qualifying statements as to which chapter, Omega shall take into account the health and safety of
section, or region must accompany all agreements entered all participants. Planning of Alpha Phi Omega projects
into for the purposes of supporting Fraternity functions. and activities will include appropriate personal safety
This includes but is not limited to, such agreements as equipment (ear plugs, eye protection, gloves, etc.),

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training (use of tools and equipment), and supervision. Fraternity in question of policy, and shall not engage in
All equipment to be used in conjunction with Alpha Phi activities designed to circumvent Fraternity policies.
Omega activities will be in good working condition and
will be used in a safe manner. EDUCATION
All reasonable efforts will be made to ensure each
ADVISORS student member, pledge, associate member, advisor,
Advisors and alumni serving Alpha Phi Omega on behalf of and honorary member shall be instructed on the Risk
their employer or respective volunteer agency (educational Management Policies annually. Active chapters will
institution, youth service organization, etc.) will do so in indicate their understanding of and compliance with the
accordance with the policies of said entity, including but Risk Management Policy statement on an annual basis.
not limited to risk management and personal liability. Organizers of Fraternity events will reasonably inform
Advisors and alumni shall adhere to the provisions of this guests (including non-brothers, alumni, advisors and
and all applicable policies of the Fraternity when engaging visiting brothers) of applicable policies.
in Fraternity-related activities. Advisors and alumni
shall recognize the appropriate authority of elected or
appointed officers, representatives or employees of the

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IN APO
AFFIRMATION OF COMPLIANCE
WITH RISK MANAGEMENT POLICIES
Alpha Phi Omega places a high value on the dignity and worth of a human being. Therefore, we, the undersigned,
have discussed the Risk Management Policies of Alpha Phi Omega with the brothers of this chapter. We hereby
affirm our chapter’s acknowledgment of these Risk Management policies and its recognition that non-compliance
with any of these policies has no place in the membership program of Alpha Phi Omega. We also affirm our
commitment to educate our chapter regarding Risk Management to the best of our abilities.

____________________________________________ ___________________________________________
President Membership Vice President

____________________________________________ ___________________________________________
Advisory Board Chair School

____________________________________________ ___________________________________________
Chapter Date Region/Section

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 SERVICE RECORD
Date Project Hours Approved
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Alpha Phi Omega
Identity

IDENTITY
APO
 ALPHA PHI OMEGA SYMBOLS
In the early days of the Fraternity, our founders chose recognizable objects that would be representative symbols of the
spirit of our Cardinal Principles of Leadership, Friendship and Service. They selected items of historical and traditional
value and notability. The meaning and definitions of these symbols have not changed in our lifetimes, and likely will
never change.

THE PIN
This badge, worn by thousands of brothers of Alpha Phi Omega,
is the “Emblem of Campus Service.” Students and faculty alike recognize
and respect the activities for which it stands.

THE COAT OF ARMS

The ideals of Alpha Phi Omega are embodied in our coat of arms.
As everyone who has passed through the ritual knows, the symbolism of
the coat of arms stands for the very purpose of our brotherhood.

JEWEL: DIAMOND BIRD: GOLDEN EAGLE

The most precious of all gemstones The 1976 National Convention
representing brilliance, luster, declared the golden eagle as a new
always increasing in value, and an Fraternity symbol. The golden eagle
expression of the greatest gift of love symbolizes strength, gracefulness,
when give keenness of vision, and endurance.

FLOWER: FORGET-ME-NOT TREE: OAK TREE

A perennial flower with royal blue We have all heard from a parent
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blossoms. It is everlasting, always or mentor at least once in our lives

APO

remembered. the story of the sturdy oak tree that

grew from a small acorn. The oak is
stately, sturdy, and sheltering.

COLOR: BLUE COLOR: GOLD

Our color of blue is a royal blue Our color of gold is called “old
color. It is an elegant sign of pure glory” gold. A color also found
deed and thought as well as a color in the US flag (fringe & tassels).
in the US flag. It represents high value, respect,
royalty, and a sign of love.

No Brother Shall Be Without...

POPULAR INSIGNIA OF ALPHA PHI OMEGA
• BADGES, KEYS, MONOGRAM
RECOGNITION BUTTON
AND OTHER JEWELRY
Available through the National Office
• PLEDGE AND SERVICE PINS,
LIFE MEMBER PINS, DECALS,
EMBROIDERED CRESTS, and BANNERS
Available through the National Office
• CHAPTER DISTINGUISHED
SERVICE KEY
Presented by a chapter and may be
worn on a blue ribbon or chain

With the exception of the pledge pin and the petitioning pin, only initiates (brothers) may order and wear Fraternity insignia.
The badge is available as a pin or as a key and represents the individual’s membership in Alpha Phi Omega.

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ALPHA PHI OMEGA PUBLICATIONS
Alpha Phi Omega continues to come up with new and exciting ways to communicate with the Fraternity membership.
The following publications are distributed to different audiences within the Fraternity, with the hope of providing news,
resources, recognition and much more to the brothers of APO.

SPRING 2016

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 ALPHA PHI OMEGA TOAST SONG

1. Here’s to Al- pha Phi O- me- ga, Loyal- al Bro- thers we,
2. Bro-thersclasp thehands of Bro- thers, strong the cir- cle we,


True to self and to each o- ther, firm in loy- al- ty
Ev- er mind- ful ev- er serv- ing all hu- man- i- ty
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Dai- ly work-ing,
1. Here’s to Al- pha dai-
Phi ly
O- striv-
me- ing,
ga, ev-
Loyal- er almore
Bro- to
thers be,
we,
Now
2. we raise
1. Here’s ourpha
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to Al- grate-
thehands
Phi ful
of
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me- thers,
ga, in
strong
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cir-
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cle
thers thee
we,
2. Bro-thersclasp thehands of Bro- thers, strong the cir- cle we,



Men to Al-
True of self pha
and to
Phi each
O- o-
me- ther,
ga, firm
our in ter-
fra- loy- al-
ni- ty
ty.
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Men er mind-
True of
to self pha
Al- ful
and ev-
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each serv-
me-
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ga,
ther, all
may
firm hu-
wein man-
al- i-
loy- ways
al- ty
be.
Ev- er mind- ful ev- er serv- ing all hu- man- i- ty

Dai- ly work-ing, dai- ly striv- ing, ev- er more to be,

Now
Dai- we raise our
ly work-ing, grate-
dai- ful
ly voi-
striv- ces,
ing, in
ev- our
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more to thee
be,
Now we raise our grate- ful voi- ces, in our song to thee

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Men of Al- pha Phi O- me- ga, our fra- ter- ni- ty.
GRAPHIC STANDARDS GUIDE
Our goal is to create a consistent graphic identity for Alpha Phi Omega. This guide is designed to help with that
process. Please take the time to review this information. Achieving this goal will contribute to our overall success.

FOR EXTERNAL AUDIENCES

External audiences are defined as non-Alpha Phi Omega members. This includes nonmember students, college or
university administrators, civic and community organizations, the media, etc. Recommended uses include Web sites
and all apparel.

The Torch Logo — displaying three flames representing Alpha Phi Omega’s
Cardinal Principles of Leadership, Friendship and Service — is the graphic
identity that should be used for all external audiences. If the potential
communication piece will be viewed by both external and internal
audiences, please use the Torch Logo.

Alpha Phi Omega

Blue & Gold

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PMS 286 PMS 1235

APO
RGB = 0r, 51g, 171b RGB = 247r, 181g, 18b
for electronic uses for electronic uses

LOGO VARIATIONS

One-color usage Preferred one-color usage Preferred two-color usage

The logo may be reproduced in black If possible, please use blue as the one color Whenever possible, two colors should be used

One-color usage on a dark background Preferred two-color usage

The logo may be reversed to white on black or printed in yellow or white on on a dark background
medium blue or a dark blue, such as Hanes Deep Royal or Deep Navy t-shirts
®
The logo looks best in white with the torch in yellow

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 GRAPHIC STANDARDS GUIDE
FOR INTERNAL AUDIENCES

Internal audiences are defined as Alpha Phi Omega members and alumni only. This would include
advisors and other chapters, such as those in your section and region, including alumni volunteer staff.

The Torch Logo should also be considered for internal audiences.

Conferences and service projects are two good examples.

For more formal occasions such as banquets, anniversary

celebrations or alumni events, the Crest Logo may be used. It is
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best reproduced in four-color process and can be challenging to

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print at a small size.

For informal internal communications, such as awards, souvenirs

or fellowship events, the Service Pin Logo may be used. The
preferred usage would be in two colors, although it may be
reproduced in blue ash shown, or in black and white.

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GRAPHIC STANDARDS GUIDE
TYPOGRAPHY & STYLE GUIDELINES

Typography is an important part of the graphic identity for

Alpha Phi Omega. Please try to follow these guidelines To add an extension to the
whenever possible. Torch Logo, please follow
the headline suggestions,
but use a line to separate
Headlines the logo and the extension.
To contrast the logo, short headlines should be in all caps. Longer headlines
Below are two examples of
may be upper and lowercase. The font should be Futura Book or Futura how an extension could be
Book Bold although Futura Bold Condensed may also be used for long used on dark background,
�
headlines and when space is tight. If working with limited fonts and Futura such as apparel.
�
Book is not available, Helvetica may be substituted.

SHORT HEADLINE EXAMPLE (Font: Futura Book)

Longer Headline Example with More Words

SHORT HEADLINE EXAMPLE (Font: Futura Book Bold)

IDENTITY
Longer Headline Example with More Words

APO
SHORT HEADLINE EXAMPLE (Font: Futura Condensed Extra Bold)
Longer Headline Example with More Words

VOLUNTEER STAFF

Body Copy and Subheads

The font Futura Bold should be used for all subheads and Garamond
should be used for all body copy, with Garamond Italic used when needed.
If working with limited fonts and Futura is not available, Helvetica may
be substituted for the subheads and if Garamond is not available, Times
Roman may be substituted for the body copy. Both subheads and body
copy should be upper and lower case. If at all possible, try to keep the body
copy to 10 point or larger.

Style Suggestions ZETA DELTA SIGMA

Avoid using the Greek letters in body copy. Spelling out Alpha Phi Omega CHAPTER
is preferred. For detailed Style Guidelines for writing body copy, please
refer to the Alpha Phi Omega Style Guide, available at:
www.apo.org/siteresources.

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 ALPHA PHI OMEGA CERTIFICATES

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Beyond Your
Chapter

BEYOND YOUR
CHAPTER
 NATIONAL closer to the chapters and campuses. Each region originally
consisted of 40 chapters. The original 10 regional

CONVENTIONS
representatives were elected to serve four-year terms.
From the beginning with state conventions, sectional
and regional conferences became a very important part
Nowhere in Alpha Phi Omega is the sense of brotherhood in the Fraternity operation. They foster good fellowship
as great or the fellowship as rich than at a National and helpful exchange of ideas for the advancement of our
Convention. Brothers from all parts of the world meet to service program.
decide the important issues of the day and to share their At the 1986 National Convention in Houston,
concepts of the Fraternity through informal gatherings regional representatives became regional directors,
and numerous dances and social events held throughout and that position became a two-year elected term. At
the four-day event. the 1988 National Convention in Denver, the voting
For most brothers, attendance at a National delegates increased the Members-at-Large from five to six
Convention is an exciting opportunity, mainly because members. At the 1996 National Convention in Phoenix,
they happen only once every two years. Conventions the Members-at-Large became Program Directors. The
inspire a strong rededication to the principles for which Program Directors are assigned to the major areas of
we stand. programming for the Fraternity as defined in our Bylaws:
At the 1931 National Finance/Operations, Leadership
Convention, the presiding Development, Membership/
officer was Frank R. Horton. Extension, Service, Alumni/
He had served as Supreme Internal Volunteer Development,
Grand Master (National and an additional area as decided
President) from the beginning by the President, which is currently
of the organization until that External Relations.
time. The convention elected During the 1998 National
Dr. H. Roe Bartle to succeed Convention in Minneapolis, the
our Founder as Supreme region boundaries
Grand Master. were again reviewed,
In 1950, the principles and an eleventh
of Alpha Phi Omega became was formed. This
realignment review
BEYOND YOUR

Above: Convention Chair Cody Whittington and

process continues
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Convention Coordinator Matt Bailey light the candle at

the 2016 National Convention Brotherhood Banquet. our commitment to
Right: Brother Mufaddal Udaipurwala, Alpha Gamma further assist the local
Chapter, presents an award to Theta Kappa Chapter at the chapters. In 2000,
2016 National Convention Celebration Banquet. our 75th Anniversary
National Convention
international with the chartering of Alpha Chapter- in Philadelphia,
Philippines, at Far Eastern University in Manila. There assembled almost
are several chapters of Alpha Phi Omega in the Republic 2,300 brothers and
of the Philippines in a separate national organization. alumni. At our 2002
(For more details, see page 18). National Convention,
The concept of regional structure within the held in New Orleans, a total of 2,316 members attended
framework of the Fraternity came about at the 1967 — the largest group in Fraternity history. At the 2014
Constitutional Convention held in Norman, Oklahoma. At National Convention in Chicago, it was voted and
that very important meeting, each chapter was allowed to approved to restructure the Board of Directors and to add
send only one delegate. There were three major Fraternity the National Operations Council. At the 2016 National
documents produced at this meeting: The Articles Convention in Pittsburgh, the new Board of Directors
of Incorporation; National Bylaws; and the Standard and Region Chairs, who are currently in office, were
Chapter Articles of Association. voted into their positions as the first to serve under the
It was one year later at the 1968 National Convention new structure.
in Washington D.C., that the delegates established 10 Our next National Convention, to be held in the year
administrative regions to bring APO’s national organization 2018, will be in Austin, Texas.

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DUTIES OF The National Convention has a threefold purpose:
• To enact legislation for the development and

THE NATIONAL
expansion of the Fraternity.
• To create fellowship, promote exchange of ideas

CONVENTION
for service projects, and discuss chapter operations
among brothers from across the nation.
• To develop the leadership ability of the brothers
The supreme authority of Alpha Phi Omega is the National in attendance, through service on committees and
Convention, held in even-numbered years. Each chapter participation in seminars and workshops.
may send two voting delegates (plus as many nonvoting The National Convention conducts its primary business
delegates as possible). If only one delegate can be present by:
from a chapter, that delegate casts two votes. Proxy voting • Receiving reports and recommendations from
is not permitted. Absentee ballots cannot be cast. reference committees, including proposed
In addition to chapter delegates, each voting member amendments to the National Articles of
of the National Board of Directors, the Past National Incorporation, Bylaws and Standard Chapter
Presidents, the former Life Members of the National Board Articles of Association; and suggestions for the
of Directors, the national program chairs, the regional time and place for the next National Convention.
chairs, the sectional chairs or designees, one alumni • Taking action resulting in adoption or rejection
voting delegate from each region, and two delegates from of proposed amendments; adoption of resolutions,
each petitioning group who shall be petitioning members selection of site for the next National Convention;
or petitioning group advisors has one vote at the National and election of national officers.
Convention.

NATIONAL CONVENTION LOCATIONS

The first and second National Conventions of Alpha Phi Omega were conducted by mail ballot prior to the St. Louis
National Convention in 1931. The 1967 Constitutional Convention in Norman, Oklahoma, is not considered a
National Convention, as it was a special conference.

BEYOND YOUR
1931........................ St. Louis, MO 1974........................ St. Louis, MO
1932............................ Chicago, IL 1976............................ Atlanta, GA

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1934....................Kansas City, MO 1978.........................Nashville, TN
1936.............................Akron, OH 1980..................... Los Angeles, CA
1938........................ St. Louis, MO 1982....................Kansas City, MO
1940..................... Indianapolis, IN 1984.................... Washington, DC
1946....................Kansas City, MO 1986.......................... Houston, TX
1948............................ Chicago, IL 1988............................Denver, CO
1950...................... Des Moines, IA 1990........................ St. Louis, MO
1952...................... Columbus, OH 1992............................Boston, MA
1954.......................Milwaukee, WI 1994............. Dallas/Ft. Worth, TX
1956..................... Long Beach, CA 1996........................... Phoenix, AZ
1958..............................Austin, TX 1998...................Minneapolis, MN
1960..................... Philadelphia, PA 2000..................... Philadelphia, PA
1962....................Kansas City, MO 2002....................New Orleans, LA
1964 ...........................Denver, CO 2004............................Denver, CO
1966...................Minneapolis, MN 2006......................... Louisville, KY
1967..........................Norman, OK 2008............................Boston, MA
Constitutional Convention 2010............................ Atlanta, GA
1968.................... Washington, DC 2012..........................Anaheim, CA
1970.............................. Dallas, TX 2014............................ Chicago, IL The 45th National Convention will be
1972............................Denver, CO 2016........................ Pittsburgh, PA December 27-30, 2018, in Austin, Texas.

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 THE NATIONAL
OFFICE
The National Office is in Kansas City, Missouri. Many
years of planning went into the task of acquiring a
permanent home for Alpha Phi Omega. The National
Office has been located in the Kansas City area since 1931.
Fundraising for the Fraternity’s first purchased
National Office location began in 1986. By 1989, our
alumni had contributed enough funds so that land could be
purchased. Then, with a long-term financial commitment
from 50 alumni (the “Fab 50”), a construction loan was NATIONAL OFFICE
obtained from the Alpha Phi Omega Endowment. The
construction was completed in Independence, Missouri, 1441 East 104th Street
in September 1990. On November 17, 1990, in a very
traditional and moving ceremony, the National Office was Kansas City, MO 64131
dedicated to the Principles of Leadership, Friendship and 816-373-8667
Service.
Due to tremendous growth over the course of the www.apo.org
next 25 years, a newer, larger, better-equipped facility
was required to keep up with the needs of the expanding
membership based. In 2016, with the help of the Leaders II. National service to chapters:
in Service Campaign and the sale of the first building A. Torch & Trefoil, the national magazine, is published
and its accompanying land, the Fraternity purchased a quarterly. Photographs and articles feature service
building that would allow for the continued growth and projects, chapter activities, new chapters, sectional
expansion of more programs, support and services for meetings, and matters of general interest to the
brothers of every stage of membership. Fraternity. Copies are provided for chapters and
There are almost 13,000 square feet of office and Society of Life Members.
meeting space in the building. In order to take care
BEYOND YOUR

B. A series of tools are available for chapter officers,

of the day-to-day operation of the Fraternity, there is a advisors and committee members describe the
CHAPTER

staff of 17. The office hours are from 8:45 a.m. to 4:45 organization, operation and procedures of the
p.m. (CST) Monday through Friday. Visitors are always Fraternity. Suggestions for chapter programs
welcome. and service projects are included and chapter
administration is outlined.

SERVICES OF THE C. The Pledge Manual, furnished to each new pledge,

outlines the history and objectives of Alpha Phi

NATIONAL OFFICE
Omega and the duties and opportunities of each
pledge in the development of Leadership, Friendship
and Service.
I. National Service to brothers: D. National Bylaws, as adopted by the National
A. The National Office keeps permanent records of all Convention, are available to all chapters. The bylaws
members by chapter and by name. booklet includes the Standard Chapter Articles of
B. The National Office issues identification cards and Association, which serve as the constitution for each
membership certificates to newly initiated brothers. chapter.
Advisors and honorary members also receive E. Ritual books are provided to all chapters for pledge
identification cards and membership certificates. and initiation ceremonies and a memorial service
C. Pledge Manuals and other informative publications for deceased brothers, as prescribed by National
are supplied without charge (except shipping), and Convention action.
are maintained on www.apo.org, as well as pledge and F. Torch Topics, Officer Insider and Alumni Connection
active applications, advisory and honorary applications, e-newsletters are sent electronically to brothers,
membership transfer forms, and jewelry order forms. officers, and alumni.

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G. An organizational guide, for preparatory groups, assistance to chapters. These dedicated brothers deserve
outlines the steps to be taken in applying for chapter the appreciation and cooperation of the entire Fraternity
status in APO. for helping, through Alpha Phi Omega, to make our
H. Each new chapter is presented at installation with world a better place.
an engraved charter bearing the name of the college
or university, the name of the chapter, the date of

SECTIONAL
installation, and the names of all charter members
and advisors.
I. Personalized assistance with visits from a chapter
consultant.
J. Webinar training opportunities through the APO
AND REGIONAL
IMPACT program.
K. Chapter reports are received and processed. Chapter
CONFERENCES
suggestions and ideas for service projects derived from
Every section holds sectional conferences at least annually.
these are shared.
Some sections hold two meetings, one in the fall and one
L. Maintenance of the Fraternity’s website
in the spring. Regional conferences are generally held in
www.apo.org. Many Fraternity materials can be
odd-numbered years.
viewed and merchandise/supply orders can also be
Conferences provide a forum during which chapters
transmitted through this website.
exchange ideas and seek solutions to common problems.
Conference programs usually include discussion of items
of national, regional and local interest. Also, there are
SECTIONAL AND leadership development seminars and workshops, which
usually are more extensive at a regional conference.

REGIONAL STAFFS One of the major benefits resulting from these

conferences is the fellowship with brothers from other
chapters. Informal gatherings held at these meetings
The alumni volunteer effort in serving chapters on a provide for a free flow of information, an invaluable aid
sectional and regional basis is one of Alpha Phi Omega’s in solving problems. Board members are frequently in
real strengths. attendance in order to provide for two-way communication
Each section, composed of the chapters within a on matters of concern to both the chapters and of the

BEYOND YOUR
given geographical area, elects a sectional chair to oversee Fraternity.
operations. The chair, in turn, may appoint a staff,

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which can include sectional vice chairs and sectional
representatives to assist with administration.
The section, which exists to enable chapters to share
their experiences, was created to cement the bond of
brotherhood and to help chapters in times of need. One
of the primary means of accomplishing this is through
sectional conferences. At a sectional conference, as many
brothers as possible from chapters in the section gather to
participate in leadership development seminars, informal
discussions and social events, and a renewal of spirit. You
can determine your chapter’s section (and region) by
referring to pages 66-70 of this manual.
In addition to the volunteers serving on a sectional
level, many alumni serve on a regional basis. These alumni
help with extension, chapter services, newsletters and
other areas.
The many brothers currently serving in these
positions are giving unselfishly of their time, talent, and
treasure in promoting and extending Alpha Phi Omega’s
program of service and in providing guidance and

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 NOTES
BEYOND YOUR
CHAPTER

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The People of
Alpha Phi Omega

THE PEOPLE
OF APO
 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The Board of Directors, as prescribed by the National Bylaws, shall consist of the following elected members:
National President, National Vice President, four district representatives, five members-at-large (two of whom are
elected by the National Board of Directors), and the following ex-officio members: National Executive Director,
the National Legal Counsel, the Immediate Past National President, and one other Past National President chosen
by the remaining Past Presidents. The ex-officio members shall also serve as advisors to the Board and assume
responsibility for special assignments on appointment by the National President. Each member of the Board shall
have one vote at meetings of the National Board of Directors, except for the National Executive Director and the
National Legal Counsel, who shall be non-voting members. With the exception of voting, non-voting members of
the National Board of Directors shall have the same rights as the voting members.
In addition, each region contains sections which are led by sectional chairs. The Fraternity currently has 63
sectional chairs in office. Sectional chairs are voted into office yearly at their conferences. Each section contains any
and all chapters within the set geographical boundaries.
Except for the Executive Director, who is the Fraternity’s highest ranking employee, all Board members are
unpaid volunteers who give generously of their personal time and resources to participate in Board meetings,
sectional, regional and chapter activities, as well as other efforts for the Fraternity. The participation of these
brothers in such events is an indication of their interest in and dedication to the Fraternity.
The Board is required to meet at least annually. Actions taken by the Board are reported to chapters in Torch &
Trefoil, the Fraternity’s quarterly magazine.

PRESIDENT VICE
HON. JOHN K. PRESIDENT
OTTENAD ROBERT M.
Alpha Phi, ’89
Washington University COOP, PE
Brother Ottenad was initiated by
Tau Omicron, ’91
Alpha Phi Chapter at Washington Indiana University - Purdue
University in 1989. He earned a University Indianapolos
THE PEOPLE

bachelor’s degree in history and political science and a Juris

OF APO

Brother Coop was initiated by Tau Omicron Chapter at Indiana

Doctor. Brother Ottenad was elected National President by the
University-Purdue University Indianapolis in 1991. He earned
delegates of the 2014 National Convention in Chicago, and
a bachelor’s in civil engineering from Rose-Hulman Institute
re-elected at the 2016 National Convention in Pittsburgh. He
of Technology. He served APO as National Convention
served APO as Section 49 Chair (1992-2000), Region VIII
Sergeant-at-Arms, Region VI Director (2007-2010), National
Director (2004-2006), National Membership & Extension
Risk Management Director (2011-2014) and National Vice
Director (2006-2010) and National Vice President (2010-
President (2015-present). Brother Coop is a member of the
2014). Brother Ottenad is a member of the Society of Life
Society of Life Members, a Diamond Torchbearer and a
Members and a Silver Founder’s Circle Torchbearer. He received
member of the Blue & Gold Society. He received a Sectional
a Chapter Distinguished Service Key (DSK) from Alpha Phi
Distinguished Service Key (DSK) from Section 52 and a
Chapter, a Sectional DSK from Section 49, a Regional DSK
Regional DSK from Region VI. In addition to APO, Brother
from Region VIII and the Herbert G. Horton Service to Youth
Coop is involved with the American Society of Civil Engineers
Award. In addition to APO, he is involved with the Greater
(ASCE), Structural Engineering Institute of American Red
St. Louis Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America, the
Cross and the Boy Scouts of America. Professionally, he is a
Missouri Bar, the Illinois Bar and Kids’ Chance of Missouri.
bridge inspection department manager.
Professionally, Brother Ottenad is an Administrative Law Judge
for the State of Missouri Division of Workers’ Compensation.

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DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVES EASTERN
GEORGE KOBER
NORTH CENTRAL Alpha Phi ‘87
MELODY MARTIN Washington University
Delta Alpha ‘97 Brother Kober was initiated
University of Cincinnati by Alpha Phi Chapter at
Washington University in
Brother Martin was initiated 1987 where he earned a
by Delta Alpha Chapter at bachelor’s in civil engineering. He earned a master’s
the University of Cincinnati degree at Lehigh University in 1993 where he was
in 1997 where she earned active with Alpha Psi Chapter. He served APO as
her bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering. the 2008 National Convention Co-coordinator and
She earned a master’s of business administration in has served on numerous committees. Brother Kober
project management from Aspen University. Brother has received the Chapter Distinguished Service Key
Martin served APO as Section 56 Chair (2002- (DSK) from Alpha Phi Chapter, the Sectional DSK
2004), Region V Director (2010-2012), Alumni from Section 96 and the National DSK. He is a
& Internal Volunteer Director (2012-2014), and Diamond Torchbearer, a member of the Society of
Board Transition Task Force Chair (2015-2016). In Life Members and a donor to the Leaders in Service
addition to APO, Brother Martin is involved with Campaign. In addition to APO, he is involved with
the American Society of Quality. Professionally, she is the Boston Society of Civil Engineers, Friends of
the Quality Manager for Pro-Pak Industries. Wollaston Beach and the Church of St. Ignatius of
Loyola. Professionally, he is a principal engineer at
Gill Engineering Associates.
SOUTHERN
KEN TINKLER
Zeta Upsilon ‘90 WESTERN
Boston University KENT LEE
Brother Tinkler was initiated by Rho Pi ‘05
Zeta Upsilon Chapter at Boston University of California
University in 1990 where he at San Diego
earned a bachelor’s in political Brother Lee was initiated by
science. He served APO as Section 73 Chair (2008- Rho Pi Chapter at the University
2013), chair of the 2015 National Volunteer Conference

THE PEOPLE
of California, San Diego in

OF APO
and chair of the 2016 Sectional Chair Academies. He 2005 where he earned bachelor’s degrees in biology
received Chapter Distinguished Service Keys (DSK) and economics. He served APO as the 2012 National
from Zeta Upsilon Chapter and Tau Mu Chapter, Convention Coordinator. He received the Chapter
Section DSKs from Sections 73 and 74, and a Regional Distinguished Service Key (DSK) from Rho Pi Chapter,
DSK from Region IV. He is a member of the Society a Sectional DSK from Section 2 and a Regional DSK
of Life Members, a Silver Founder’s Circle Torchbearer from Region X. He is a member of the Society of Life
and a donor to the Leaders in Service campaign. In Members and is a Torchbearer. In addition to APO,
addition to APO, he is active with the Florida Bar, the Brother Lee is active with the Asian Business Association
American Bar Association and in his local community of San Diego; International Deaf Education, Advocacy
volunteering in middle schools teaching about our and Leadership; Mira Mesa Community Planning
constitution and legal system. Professionally, he is a Group; and the Asian Pacific Islander Advisory Group
shareholder and attorney with the Carlton Fields Law to the Mayor of San Diego. Professionally, he is the
Firm in Tampa, Florida. executive director for Pacific Arts Movement.

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 MEMBERS AT-LARGE Section 72. He is an Eagle Scout and Vigil Honor
member of the Order of the Arrow. In addition to
APO, he is involved with United Way and Rotary
MELISSA DELUKA International. Professionally, Brother Roots is the
Epsilon Lambda, ‘97 Director of Foundation and Corporate Giving &
Michigan Technological
Faculty Liaison at Christopher Newport University.
University
Brother DeLuka was initiated JEREMY BINGMAN
by Epsilon Lambda Chapter Alpha Alpha, ’96
at Michigan Technological University of Illinois at Urbana-
University in 1997. She earned a Champaign
bachelor’s in mechanical engineering. Brother DeLuka
is a member of the Leaders in Service  Cabinet and Brother Bingman was initiated
previously served APO as Section 55 Chair (2004- by Alpha Alpha Chapter at
2008)  and National Membership & Extension the University of Illinois at
Director (2015-2016). She is a member of the Urbana-Champaign in 1996
Society of Life Members, a Silver Founder’s Circle where he earned a bachelor’s in economics. He earned
Torchbearer and a member of the Blue & Gold Society. a master’s in business administration from DePaul
Brother DeLuka received a Sectional Distinguished University. Brother Bingman served APO as Section
Service Key (DSK) from Section 55 and a Regional 51 Chair (2003-2009), 2010 National Convention
DSK from Region VI. In addition to APO, she is Legislative Director, Region VI Extension
involved with the Susan G. Komen 3-Day 60 Mile Coordinator (2009-2010) and Region VI Director
Walk, Westland Historical Society and Foster Closet (2010-2016). He is a member of the Society of Life
of Michigan. Professionally, Brother DeLuka is a Members, a Diamond Torchbearer and a donor to
product development quality supervisor for export the Leaders in Service Campaign. Brother Bingman
and Canada at Ford Motor Company. received a Chapter Distinguished Service Key (DSK)
from Alpha Alpha Chapter and Sectional DSKs
from Sections 48 and 51. In addition to APO, he
KEITH ROOTS
is involved with the Boy Scouts of America and the
Theta ‘83
Order of the Arrow. Professionally, Brother Bingman
University of Virginia
is chief implementation officer at yHLsoft, Inc.
Brother Roots was initiated
by Theta Chapter at the Please visit www.apo.org for updated information on
University of Virginia in 1983 appointed Board Members.
THE PEOPLE

where he earned a bachelor’s

OF APO

in government. He also was an

active member of Alpha Rho Chapter at the University
of Texas at Austin where he earned his mastere’s in
educational psychology. Brother Roots served APO as
Alumni Relations/Internal Volunteer Development
Director (2000-2002), Finance & Operations Director
(2002-2004, 2008-2010), and the Leaders in Service
Campaign Vice Chair (2013-present). He is a member
of the Society of Life Members, a Torchbearer, a donor
to the Leaders in Service Campaign, and a member
of the Blue & Gold Society. He has received Chapter
Distinguished Service Keys (DSK) from Theta Chapter
and Beta Zeta Chapter, and a Sectional DSK from

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EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS
OF THE BOARD OF Left: National
Vice President
DIRECTORS Rob Coop taking
oath during the
Board of Directors
NATIONAL EXECUTIVE Installation
ceremony at the
DIRECTOR 2016 National
ROBERT LONDON, CAE Convention.

• Tau Omicron ‘02 (Honorary)

• Bowling Green State University
• Society of Life Members, Silver
Founder’s Circle, Blue & Gold
Society

NATIONAL LEGAL
COUNSEL Right: National
JENNIFER ZNOSKO President John
K. Ottenad
receiving the
• Alpha Phi ‘95, Washington National
University President
• Labor and Employment Attorney Medallion.
• Society of Life Members, Chapter
DSK recipient

IMMEDIATE PAST
NATIONAL PRESIDENT
MARK STRATTON
• Delta Xi ‘94, Ball State University
• Co-manager, Office of Census
Data, Indiana Legislative Services
• Torchbearer and Chapter DSK
recipient

THE PEOPLE
OF APO
PAST NATIONAL
PRESIDENT
JACK MCKENZIE
• Gamma Lambda ‘73, Clemson
University
• Director of donor services,
Office of Development, Clemson
University
• Society of Life Members, Silver
Above: Brother Jeremy Bingman, Member At-Large, and
Founder’s Circle, Chapter and Brother Kent Lee, Eastern District Representative, taking
National DSK recipient oath at the Board of Directors Installation Ceremony.

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 NATIONAL OPERATIONS COUNCIL
The National Operations Council, as prescribed by the National Bylaws, shall be responsible
for the development, implementation, and evaluation of the Fraternity’s programs, and other
administrative or operational functions as may be required. The National Operations Council
shall consist of the following members: the National President, as chair, the National Vice
President, as vice-chair, one regional chair from each administrative region, a number of national
program chairs as established in the Fraternity Operations and Policy Manual, and as an ex-
officio, non-voting member, the National Executive Director.

REGIONAL CHAIRS
Regional chairs are responsible for overseeing the
REGION IV
administration of the region and assisting in the MIKE FRANCIS
delivery and implementation of the Fraternity’s Delta Kappa ‘96
programs within the region. Emory University

Please visit www.apo.org for biographical information.

REGION I REGION V
ERIC STRICKLAND MATT BAILEY
THE PEOPLE

Nu Psi ‘09
OF APO

Zeta Lambda ‘99

Montclair State University
University of Toledo

REGION II
REGION VI
AARON KNIGHT
Phi ‘06 JUSTIN MARTIN
Syracuse University Alpha Alpha ‘04
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

REGION III
REGION VII
JENNIFER HEADMAN
Omicron Iota ‘97
WENDY KANE
Gamma Phi ‘98
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Western Michigan University

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REGION VIII PROGRAM CHAIRS
JIM ROACH
Epsilon ‘97 National program chairs are responsible for the
Truman State University development, implementation, and evaluation
of programs within their respective areas
of jurisdiction. They are appointed by the
REGION IX National President and confirmed by the Board
MELISSA DONNDELINGER of Directors and the National Student Advisory
Nu Pi ‘03 Committee.
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Please visit www.apo.org for updated information about
the appointed National Officers.
REGION X
KIMBERLEE CASTILLO YEE
Alpha Alpha Xi ‘83
University of the Pacific

REGION XI
ANTHONY SCHMIDT
Alpha Zeta ‘06
University of Kentucky

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OF APO

Pictured above: The 11 newly elected Regional Chairs at the 2016 National Convention in Pittsburgh.

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 PAST PRESIDENTS OF DR. LESTER R. STEIG
(1962-1964)
ALPHA PHI OMEGA • Alpha Lambda Chapter
• North Dakota State University in
For more detailed biographies, visit www.apo.org. Fargo, North Dakota
FRANK REED HORTON • Professional administrator, San
(1925-1931) Francisco Unified School District
• See page 14, Our Founders, for • Passed away November 20, 1994
complete biography. TOM T. GALT, M.D.
(1964-1966)
• Delta Kappa Chapter
• Emory University in Atlanta,
Georgia
DR. H. ROE BARTLE • Retired medical doctor
(1931-1946) • Passed away October 26, 2013
• Iota Chapter
• Park College in Parkville, Missouri
• Former mayor of Kansas City E. ROSS FORMAN
• Passed away May 9, 1974 (1966-1968)
• Zeta Theta Chapter
• Drexel University in Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania
DEAN ARNO NOWOTNY • Residing President at
(1946-1950)
Constitutional Convention in 1967
• Alpha Rho Chapter
• Passed away October 2012
• University of Texas in Austin, Texas
• Former dean of student life, DR. GLEN T. NYGREEN
University of Texas (1968-1970)
• Passed away April 11, 1982 • Gamma Alpha Chapter
• University of Washington in
PROFESSOR DANIEL Seattle, Washington
DEN UYL • Distinguished educator and leader
(1950-1954) in the field of student personnel
• Alpha Gamma Chapter
• Purdue University in AUBREY B. HAMILTON
West Lafayette, Indiana (1970-1972)
• Passed away in 1961 • Alpha Phi Chapter
• Washington University in
M.R. DISBOROUGH St. Louis, Missouri
THE PEOPLE
OF APO

(1954-1958) • Prominent St. Louis Attorney

• Alpha Tau Chapter • Passed away during presidency on
• Butler University in March 10, 1972
Indianapolis, Indiana
• Passed away in 1980
COL. LUCIUS E.
YOUNG, LTC (RET)
(1972-1974)
• Zeta Phi Chapter
WILLIAM S. ROTH • Howard University in
(1958-1962) Washington, D.C.
• Rho Chapter • Succeeded to the presidency in
• University of North Carolina in March 1972 upon death of
Chapel Hill, North Carolina Aubrey B. Hamilton
• President emeritus, Baptist Health • Elected to his own term at the
Foundation, Birmingham, 1972 National Convention
Alabama • Retired military officer, professional
• Passed away October 13, 2013 scouter and professor of military
science at Howard University
• Passed way in February 2009
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PAST PRESIDENTS (continued) WILFRED M. KRENEK
(1994-1998)
• Alpha Rho Chapter
LAWRENCE L. • University of Texas in
HIRSCH, M.D. Austin, Texas
(1974-1978) • Vice president and chief financial
• Beta Gamma Chapter officer of WEDGE Group
• Central YMCA College in
Chicago, Illinois
• Retired medical doctor JACK A. MCKENZIE
• Professor emeritus, (1998-2002)
Chicago Medical School • Gamma Lambda Chapter
• Clemson University in Clemson,
LORIN A. JURVIS South Carolina
(1978-1980)
• Donor services director,
• Delta Nu Chapter
Office of Development,
• Yale University in New Haven,
Clemson University
Connecticut

BOBBY M. HAINLINE
(2002-2004)
DR. C.P. ZLATKOVICH • Chi Mu Chapter
(1980-1982) • Henry Ford Community College
• Alpha Rho Chapter in Dearborn, Michigan
• University of Texas in • Retired from Ford Motor
Austin, Texas Company
• Retired associate dean, College of
Business Administration, DR. FRED C.
University of Texas in El Paso HEISMEYER III
(2004-2006)
EARLE M. HERBERT • Lambda Omicron Chapter
(1982-1986) • West Virginia University in
• Chi Chapter Morgantown, West Virginia
• University of California at • Leadership trainer/consultant and
Los Angeles Owner of Career Dimensions
• Passed away in 1994
MAGGIE KATZ
(2006-2010)
DR. STAN CARPENTER • Gamma Pi Chapter

THE PEOPLE
(1986-1990) • University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

OF APO
• Xi Omicron Chapter • Manager, Development
• Tarleton State College in • Information Service for Walsh
Stephenville, Texas College
• Professor and chair, Educational
Administration and Psychological
Services Department, Texas State MARK STRATTON
University at San Marcos. (2011-2014)
• Delta Xi Chapter
GERALD A. SCHROEDER • Ball State University
(1990-1994) • Co-manager, Office of Census Data,
• Mu Alpha Chapter Indiana Legislative Services Agency
• Georgetown University in
Washington, D.C.
• Retired deputy director of security,
United States Department of
Justice

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 PAST EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS
OF ALPHA PHI OMEGA

SIDNEY B. NORTH was

the first person to serve as the
Executive Secretary. His period of
administration extended from 1932
to 1960. Brother North passed away
in January 1989.

JOSEPH SCANLON was the

second Executive Secretary. His term
as administrator of the Fraternity
was from 1960 to 1972, and during ALPHA PHI OMEGA …
that time his title was changed to
Executive Director. Brother Scanlon • Is represented on more than 370
died on June 6, 1992. campuses nationwide
• More than 450,000 students have
ROGER SHERWOOD, CAE chosen to pledge APO over the course
served as the Executive Director of 91 years
from 1972 to 1982. He is a
Member of the Finance Committee • On average, APO chapters require
and recently retired as Executive their members to perform 20 hours of
Director of the Society of Teachers service each semester. The Fraternity has
of Family Medicine in Kansas City, collectively performed over 1,000,000
Missouri. hours of service annually
• More than 31,000 brothers have
DARRELL SPOON was the participated and completed one or
more of the five APO LEADS courses:
THE PEOPLE

Executive Director from 1981 to

OF APO

1984. Brother Spoon is in business Launch, Explore, Achieve, Discover and

in Kansas City, Missouri. Serve
• Almost 12,100 brothers have
participated in APO IMPACT Live online
training workshops for chapters since its
launch in April 2008.
PATRICK W. BURKE, CAE
• 28,409 brothers belong to the Society
served as Executive Director from
1985 to 2002. He is a Life Member
of Life Members
and Torchbearer. Though retired, • 561 brothers are members of the 1925
Pat remains a good friend and Club
advisor to the Fraternity.
• 46 brothers are members of the Blue &
Gold Society

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 NATIONAL OFFICE STAFF

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR CHAPTER CONSULTANTS

ext.11, [email protected] ext. 19, 26 and 27
National Goals, National Office Support, National Chapter and extension group training and support including
Convention, Board of Directors, Affinity Programs, executive committee training, officer transition planning,
Publications, Vendors, Partnerships, Fraternity Finances, Spirit recruitment and retention support, and general membership
& Standards, Risk Management, Insurance issues. Travels to work with chapters and extension efforts
during academic year.
DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/DIRECTOR OF
FINANCE DIRECTOR OF ANNUAL GIVING
ext. 12, [email protected] ext. 24, [email protected]
Finances, Chapter Billing, Chapter Receivables, Chapter
Torchbearer Fund,Torchbearer status, Annual Tribute report,
Suspense, BANC Program, National Budgets, Chapter and
donation entry and mailings, Torchbearer certificates and
Alumni Requests for Federal ID numbers, Convention Support
mailings, tax letters, donor support

FINANCE ASSISTANT
DIRECTOR OF TECHNOLOGY
ext. 21, [email protected]
ext. 15 or [email protected]
Finances, Chapter Membership Payments, Chapter Suspense,
Website administrator, National Office technology and
Credit Card Processing
database administration, liaison to the web hosting provider
and membership database provider, national online calendar,
DIRECTOR OF CHAPTER SERVICES National Convention and National Volunteer Conference
ext. 13, [email protected] website & support.
Oversees all services to chapters and extension groups
including educational programs, administrative support, and MEETING REGISTRATION COORDINATOR
chapter health and operations; administers Chapter Consultant ext. 18, [email protected]
Program; and provides National Convention and National
Coordinates, manages, schedules, and tracks participants and
Volunteer Conference Support
presenters of the APO LEADS courses as well as Membership
Academy/University, National Convention, and National
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF CHAPTER SERVICES Volunteer Conference registration and support.
ext. 22, [email protected]
Works with the Director of Chapter Services to oversee all ALUMNI VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR
programs that support and assist chapters and extension

THE PEOPLE
ext. 14, [email protected]
groups. Handles the scheduling and daily management of the

OF APO
Identify and recruit potential advisors; connect chapters in
Chapter Consultant Program.
need with potential advisors; find, recruit, and place alumni
volunteers; provide administrative support to John Mack
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Scholarship, Youth Service Grants, and Alumni Associations;
ext. 10, [email protected] process alumni list requests.
National Office Receptionist, National Committee Updates and
Directories DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS
ext. 20, [email protected]
MANAGER OF CHAPTER ADMINISTRATION Torch & Trefoil; alumni, chapter, officer e-newsletters; national
ext. 25, [email protected] publication maintenance, development, and updates; graphic
and publications style standards; press releases; publication
Chapter Officer Portal Support, Membership Database
calendar maintenance; Annual Tribute to Donors; brand
Administrator, Membership Credentials Processing, Charter
identity and trademark maintenance and development; social
Reaffirmations and AAMD, Good Standing and Chapter
media
Reporting, Scanlon Awards, Extension Administrative Support,
Chapter and Pledge Program of Excellence Awards
STORE & MAIL CLERK
ext. 16, [email protected]
Chapter supplies and merchandise orders, shipping tracking,
workshop materials, National Online Store, National Office
mail clerk

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 OUR DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI
When Frank Reed Horton founded Alpha Phi Omega, little did he realize that APO alumni would soon provide our
nation with leaders in business, government, medicine, sports – in fact, nearly all human endeavors. Pictured on these
two pages are only a few of our many distinguished alumni.

GERALD R. FORD TOM DASCHLE JAMES LOVELL

Gamma Pi ’77 Mu Sigma ’65 Beta Theta ’47
(Honorary Member) Former United States Former Astronaut
Former President of Senate Majority
the United States Leader
(South Dakota)

GEORGE H.W. MARK HATFIELD MIKE GARRETT

BUSH Epsilon Kappa ’47 Alpha Kappa ’66
Alpha Phi ’89 Former United States Heisman Trophy
(Honorary Member) Senator (Oregon) Winner
Former President of
the United States

WILLIAM IKE SKELTON BOB LOVE

CLINTON Beta Eta ’51 Kappa Lambda ’64
Mu Alpha ’67 United States House Professional
Former President of Representatives Basketball Player
the United States (Missouri)

TOGO WEST REUBIN ASKEW JOHN “JACK”

Zeta Phi ’61 Iota Rho ’51 JADEL
Former Secretary Former Governor Zeta Kappa ’50
of the United States of Florida Retired President,
Army Akzo America

WILLARD WIRTZ ROBERT HOLDEN JAMES

Eta ’29 Beta Mu ’69 MCLERNON
Former United States Former Governor Epsilon Sigma ’50
Secretary of Labor of Missouri Former President,
THE PEOPLE
OF APO

Volkswagon of
America

ROBERT M. TERRY MILLER PHILIP PFEFFER

GATES Nu Omega ‘62 Zeta Nu ’69
Nu Rho ’62 Former Lieutenant Former Chairman
United States Governor of Alaska of Random House
Secretary of Defense

MAURA HARTY LUTHER E. REX TILLERSON

Mu Alpha ’78 MCILWAIN Alpha Rho ’71
Former Assistant Omicron Iota ‘08 U.S. Secretary of
Secretary, Bureau of (Honorary Member) State
Consular Affairs – WWII Tuskegee
U.S. Dept. of State Airman

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National Distinguished Service Award
The Fraternity’s highest distinction, the National Distinguished Service Award,
established in 1956, recognizes brothers for outstanding service to the Fraternity
on the national level, above and beyond the call of duty. Presentations are made
at National Conventions upon the recommendation of a special committee. The
emblem bears the Fraternity’s Greek letters in gold on a background of blue
enamel inset with diamonds.
1956 1972 1996
C.J. Carlson* Ed Andrews Gerald A. Schroeder
Dr. Ray O.Wyland* Aubrey B. Hamilton* Joseph P. Morrone, Jr.*
Douglas M. Harris
1958 1998
Dr. H. Roe Bartle* 1974 John C. Jadel
Daniel Den Uyl* Alden G. Barber Kay Hairgrove Krenek
Frank R. Horton* Warren Stookey*
Dean Arno Nowotny* Lucius E. Young, LTC* 2000
Kent D. Schaffer* Lisa M. Covi, Ph.D.
1976 Wilfred M. Krenek
1960 Dr. R.L. Brittain*
Harry C. Barnett* George Feil* 2002
Dr. Henry Miller* Lorin A. Jurvis James C. Chandler*
Dr. Harold F. Pote* J. Franklin McMullan* David P. O’Leary
Joseph Scanlon* Patrick W. Burke
1978
1962 Dr. John E. Hanke 2004
M.R. Disborough* Earle M. Herbert* Jack A. McKenzie
Sidney B. North* John M. Wetherington
William S. Roth* 1980
Roger A. Sherwood 2006
Delmer H. Wilson*
Sid Smith David A. Emery
1964 Philip M. Pfeffer
George F. Cahill 1984 Anthony M. Ploughe
Lawrence L. Hirsch, M.D. Dr. C.P. Zlatkovich Philip H. Prince
Lewis N. Jones*
1986 2008
A.G. Spizzirri*
Berkeley Duncan* Dr. Fred Heismeyer
1966 Alex Lewandowski, J.D.* Michael C. Nathan
Joseph A. Brunton, Jr.* mrn Tomusiak

THE PEOPLE
1988
Tom T. Galt, M.D.*

OF APO
Fred L. Pollack 2010
Irwin H. Gerst
Betsy Ullrich George R. Kober
Julius W. Hayworth
Robert J. Hilliard* 1990 2012
Dr. Lester R. Steig* Robert C. Barkhurst* Ellen D. Kranzer
Stan Carpenter, Ph.D. Paul V. Louie
1968
E. Ross Forman* 1992 2014
Capt. James A. Lovell, Jr. Charles G. Bowen* Elizabeth Tom, M.D.
Howard R. Patton*
1994 2016
1970 M. Richard Rose Maggie Katz
Dr. Glen T. Nygreen* David B. Corning Carla K. Moran
Rev. Frans A. Victorson*

*Deceased

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 GETTING TO KNOW
MEMBERS AND ADVISORS
Name Address Phone Hometown Major Class

PRESIDENT

CHAIR OF ADVISORY COMMITTEE

THE PEOPLE
OF APO

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Alpha Phi Omega
References

REFERENCES
APO
 WAYS TO BE OF SERVICE
SERVICE TO THE CAMPUS
• Freshman Information Booth (1-3 weeks each fall semester) • Monitoring teacher evaluations
• Bulletin board maintenance and posting campus cleanups • Sponsoring a freshman dance or dinner
• Ugly Man On Campus project (and a variety of alternatives) • Promoting recycling on campus
• Staffing for campus events (ushering, coat checks, valet • Campus phone directories
parking, security, etc.) • Cheering sections and banners at events
• Campus elections officials • Campus lost and found
• Stadium cleanups • APO Week on campus (one project each day)
• Homecoming activities (parades, floats, bonfires, dances, • Storing student’s bikes over the winter
etc.) • Campus escort services/safe-ride programs
• Used book exchanges • Valentine flowergrams and other similar projects
• Blind Student Center assistance (recording, reading, • Shuttle buses to airport during school vacations/holidays
errand-running) • Sponsor and maintain a ride bulletin board
• Concession stands at athletic events • Help students moving into the dorms
• Campus tour guides • Campus surveys
• Sponsoring and promoting an ‘awareness week’ (drug, • All Sing contests (sponsoring them or participating in them)
alcohol, AIDS, environmental) • Anti-vandalism/property identification program
• Faculty Night Out (providing baby-sitting services for special • Caring for school mascot
events and banquets) • Handicapped student assistance and accessibility studies
• Alumni telethons/phoneathons (campus fundraising) • Professor of the Year contest
• Registration • Sponsor study breaks during midterms and finals
• Sponsoring campus events (activities fair, international student
festival, health fair, etc.)

SERVICE TO THE FRATERNITY

• Attending, planning or hosting a sectional or regional • Alumni newsletters
conference or a National Convention • Maintain or update chapter scrapbooks
• Assist with a petitioning or reactivation effort • Staffing APO information booths
• Sponsor intrachapter workshops • Chapter anniversary celebrations, banquets and alumni
• Chapter fundraiser receptions
• Chapter study hall, test files, tutoring services • Recruiting new members for the chapter
• Fellowship activities

SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY

• Local park/cemetery cleanups • Provide volunteers and cleanup work for historical societies and
• Holiday parties at hospitals, orphanages, nursing homes their homes
• Provide assistance to women’s shelters • Meals on Wheels volunteers
• Collect food and funds and provide manpower for local food • Babysitting for C.A.R.E.
pantries and soup kitchens • Tutoring for local school districts
• Nursing home visitations (sometimes with pets) • Set up a Community Service Network of volunteers and service
• Halloween Haunted Houses and a street patrol organizations
• Blood drives • BSA Camporees/Scout Fairs/Scout-A-Ramas/Winterees
• Big Brothers/Big Sisters volunteers • Girl Scout Badge Day
• Hospital volunteers • Scouting For Food
• Recording for the blind • Scout Swim Day (usually at campus swimming pool)
• Fingerprinting children for safety/identification purposes • Boy Scout/Girl Scout camp cleanups and winterizing
• Playground building, repair and litter control • Providing sponsorship and adult leadership for troops
• Assisting various shelters and organizations providing help for • Helping out with Pinewood/Klondike Derbies
the homeless • Helping with council banquets and events
• Teen dances (nonalcoholic) • Sponsoring Scout First Aid Contests for both Boy Scouts and
REFERENCES

• Assisting the elderly with winterizing, lawn maintenance and Girl Scouts
APO

home repair • Serving as BSA Merit Badge counselors

• Work with local Boys and/or Girls Clubs • Sponsoring Scout Day at the Mall
• AIDS awareness and support services • Assisting with Girl Scout cookie sales on campus
• Clothing drives for the needy • Badge University (a joint merit badge day for Boy Scouts and
• Help out with YMCA activities Girl Scouts)
• Museum volunteers and fundraising assistance • Handicapped Troop Crafts Day
• Reseeding and other projects at local arboretum • Trade-O-Ree (patch trading weekend)
• Cleanup projects at various community centers and shelters • Sponsoring a Fall Color Hike
• Volunteer work and toy drives for local child abuse centers • Wolverine Golf Classic
• Recruit volunteer and provide emergency assistance for crisis • Popcorn sales for troop fund-raisers
prevention hotline • Assist with adult volunteer training

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SERVICE TO THE NATION
• America’s Promise • Multiple Sclerosis Society
• American Cancer Society • Muscular Dystrophy Association
• American Diabetes Association • National Child Abuse Association
• American Heart Association • National Council for Exceptional Children
• American Lung Association • National Council for Literacy
• American Red Cross • National Liver Foundation
• Arthritis Foundation • National Kidney Foundation
• Catholic Social Services • Organ donor card distribution
• Cerebral Palsy Association • Oxfam International
• Christmas cards to overseas servicemen • PBS stations
• Cystic Fibrosis Foundation • PLUS (Project Literacy United States)
• Easter Seals Society • Ronald McDonald House
• Flag Appreciation in grammar schools • Salvation Army
• Great American Smokeout • Sickle Cell Anemia Education/Awareness
• Habitat for Humanity • Special Olympics
• Juvenile Diabetes Society • Veterans Day services
• Leukemia Foundation • Veterans hospital visitations
• Lupus Foundation • Visiting Nurse Association
• Make-A-Wish Foundation • Voter Registration
• March of Dimes • Youth Service America
Alpha Phi Omega chapters provide service to these and other organizations in both the volunteer support
and fundraising areas. Here are just a few examples of chapter fundraising projects:
• Ugly Man on Campus • Canoe Races • Bowlathons • Daffodil Sales
• Craft Shows • Diaper Relays • Penny Drives • Walkathons
• Charity Auctions • Bikeathons • Softball Marathons • Danceathons

CHARACTERISTICS OF A GOOD CHAPTER

I. GOOD ADVISOR-CHAPTER RELATIONS V. PROJECTS
• Each advisor has a specific job. • Many projects are held in which the whole chapter can
• Each advisor has a specific term of office. participate.
• Regular advisory committee meetings are held. • Large projects are conducted.
• Advisors attend chapter meetings and projects. • Projects include those in which pledges and actives can work
• Advisors have good contact with chapter membership. together.
• Advisors participate in xectional and regional conferences and • Sound moneymaking projects are conducted.
National Conventions. • The chapter constantly searches for new projects and evaluates
the effectiveness of old ones.
II. MEMBERSHIP (Composition) • A balanced service program is maintained (campus,
• Chapter includes individuals from social fraternities and community, Fraternity, nation).
sororities as well as independents.
• Chapter includes commuters as well as students living on VI. COMMUNICATIONS
campus. • A chapter office is maintained to bring members together and
• Membership is representative of all colleges (schools) on to attract new members.
campus. • A chapter newsletter is published
• Membership is representative of various living units. • The chapter maintains good contact with the National Office,
• Membership is representative of various races and religions. the sectional chair and other chapters by assigning a brother
this responsibility.
III. MEMBERSHIP (Rushing) • The chapter follows sound planning and communication
• Personal contact with prospective members is constantly practices.
stressed.
REFERENCES

• Each pledge finds a replacement for the next pledge class. VII. PLEDGE PROGRAM
APO

• Rush is well publicized. • Maturity is emphasized.

• The chapter endeavors to maintain a favorable campus • Pledges are allowed enough time satisfactorily complete
“image.” pledge requirements.
• The chapter is constantly aware of the needs of new brothers. • Program teaches responsibility in carrying out the work of the
• All actives continually recruit new members. chapter.
• Program requires pledge class unity. Program ensures
IV. MEMBERSHIP (Retention) appreciation for the ideals of APO.
• Each brother has an opportunity to become involved. • Number of pledges is large enough to keep the chapter
• Leadership development opportunities are available. healthy.
• Brothers who miss events are contacted to find out why.
• Fellowship events are frequent enough to develop friendships.

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 ACTIVE CHAPTERS BY
REGION AND SECTION

REGION IX
REGION V REGION I
REGION XI

REGION VIII REGION VI REGION II

REGION III

REGION X

REGION VII
REGION IV

COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY GREEK NAME COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY GREEK NAME

REGION I SECTION 97  
SECTION 94 New York University Beta Iota
University of New Hampshire Theta Zeta Baruch College, CUNY Gamma Delta
Maine Maritime Academy Phi Epsilon Wagner College Kappa Epsilon
University of Vermont Alpha Gamma Eta CUNY Hunter College Alpha Gamma Gamma
University of Maine at Farmington Alpha Gamma Pi St. Thomas Aquinas College Alpha Eta Alpha
Saint Anselm College Alpha Zeta Sigma St. John’s University Alpha Eta Pi
Hofstra University Alpha Eta Tau
REFERENCES

SECTION 95  
Massachusetts Institute of Technology Alpha Chi SECTION 101  
APO

Boston University Zeta Upsilon Stevens Institute of Technology Theta Alpha

Worcester Polytechnic Institute Omicron Iota New Jersey Institute of Technology Lambda Delta
University of Rhode Island Rho Delta Montclair State University Nu Psi
Emerson College Alpha Eta Omega Drew University Pi Upsilon
New Jersey City University Alpha Gamma Sigma
SECTION 96   Ramapo College of New Jersey Alpha Delta Mu
University of Connecticut Delta Sigma Seton Hall University Alpha Delta Phi
University of Massachusetts Kappa Omicron
Quinnipiac University Nu Alpha
University of New Haven Xi Phi
University of Hartford Alpha Zeta Beta

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COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY GREEK NAME COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY GREEK NAME
SECTION 102   REGION III
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey Delta Rho SECTION 79  
Rowan University Nu Theta Wake Forest University Kappa Theta
Rider University Pi Rho North Carolina A&T State University Kappa Psi
The College of New Jersey Alpha Zeta Gamma High Point University Mu Xi
Stockton University Alpha Eta Omicron Elon University Sigma Rho
University of North Carolina at Charlotte Sigma Upsilon
Winston-Salem State University Tau Chi
REGION II   University of North Carolina at Greensboro Phi Kappa
SECTION 87  
Cornell University Gamma SECTION 80  
Syracuse University Phi University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Rho
SUNY Oswego Epsilon Nu North Carolina State University Iota Lambda
Utica College Eta Mu East Carolina University Kappa Upsilon
SUNY Binghamton University Theta Kappa Duke University Lambda Nu
SUNY Cortland Alpha Zeta Lambda Elizabeth City State University Chi Lambda
Cazenovia College Alpha Eta Sigma
SECTION 81  
SECTION 88   Virginia Polytechnic Institute Zeta Beta
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Epsilon Zeta & State University
Union College Eta Gamma Emory & Henry College Pi Omicron
Saint Lawrence University Kappa Phi Radford University Alpha Beta Zeta
Clarkson University Mu Omicron Roanoke College Alpha Beta Psi
State University of New York at Oneonta Xi Rho
State University of New York at New Paltz Alpha Gamma Delta SECTION 82  
SUNY University at Albany Alpha Delta Eta University of Virginia Theta
SUNY Canton Alpha Eta Mu Randolph-Macon College Theta Omega
Siena College Alpha Eta Psi Lynchburg College Mu Iota
James Madison University Chi Gamma
SECTION 89   Longwood University Alpha Alpha Omicron
Alfred University Epsilon Gamma Washington and Lee University Alpha Beta Tau
SUNY at Buffalo Epsilon Sigma George Mason University Alpha Delta Delta
SUNY The College at Brockport Iota Omega Bridgewater College Alpha Epsilon Psi
University of Rochester Mu Lambda
Rochester Institute of Technology Xi Zeta SECTION 83  
SUNY Fredonia Chi Pi College of William & Mary Nu Rho
Saint Bonaventure University Alpha Beta Beta University of Richmond Omicron Phi
SUNY Geneseo Alpha Beta Xi Virginia Union University Sigma Mu
Norfolk State University Phi Mu
SECTION 90   Old Dominion University Alpha Beta Omega
Pennsylvania State University Alpha Beta Virginia Commonwealth University Alpha Delta Iota
Bucknell University Iota Kappa Christopher Newport University Alpha Delta Xi
Gettysburg College Iota Omicron Regent University Alpha Zeta Phi
Shippensburg University Lambda Lambda
Lebanon Valley College Nu Delta SECTION 85  
Susquehanna University Xi Iota University of Maryland, College Park Epsilon Mu
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Xi Lambda Catholic University of America Zeta Mu
Dickinson College Alpha Gamma Alpha Howard University Zeta Phi
  American University Eta Phi
SECTION 91   The George Washington University Theta Chi
Lehigh University Alpha Psi Georgetown University Mu Alpha
Albright College Mu Eta Salisbury University Alpha Alpha Delta
Muhlenberg College Xi Alpha
Kutztown University Omicron Alpha SECTION 86
Delaware Valley University Sigma Nu Towson University Iota Gamma
REFERENCES

Cedar Crest College Alpha Epsilon Kappa Johns Hopkins University Kappa Mu
Alvernia University Alpha Eta Xi Frostburg State University Alpha Gamma Chi
APO

DeSales University Alpha Eta Phi McDaniel College Alpha Epsilon Lambda
University of Maryland, Baltimore County Alpha Zeta Pi
SECTION 92  
University of Pennsylvania Delta Zeta
Drexel University Zeta Theta
Temple University Zeta Iota
University of Delaware Zeta Sigma
West Chester University of Pennsylvania Omicron Upsilon
Villanova University Sigma Eta
Widener University Alpha Beta Delta
University of the Sciences in Philadelphia Alpha Gamma Iota
Wesley College Alpha Delta Beta

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 COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY GREEK NAME COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY GREEK NAME
REGION IV REGION V
SECTION 68   SECTION 56  
University of Tennessee at Knoxville Iota Alpha Bowling Green State University Zeta Kappa
East Tennessee State University Lambda Alpha University of Toledo Zeta Lambda
Heidelberg University Alpha Gamma Omicron
SECTION 69   Ohio Northern University Alpha Epsilon Beta
Auburn University Delta Defiance College Alpha Zeta Rho
Samford University Gamma Chi
University of West Georgia Epsilon Eta SECTION 57  
Alabama A&M University Pi Epsilon University of Cincinnati Delta Alpha
Tuskegee University Pi Zeta Miami University Zeta Delta
University of West Alabama Alpha Delta Pi Wittenberg University Zeta Rho
University of Dayton Alpha Gamma Xi
SECTION 70  
Vanderbilt University Theta Mu SECTION 58  
Tennessee State University Psi Phi Ohio State University Alpha Iota
Fisk University Omega Lambda Ohio University Delta Gamma
Sewanee: The University of the South Alpha Eta Theta Capital University Rho Theta
Ohio University-Lancaster Alpha Eta Rho
SECTION 71  
University of Miami Alpha Pi SECTION 59  
Florida Atlantic University Alpha Delta Lambda Kent State University Epsilon Psi
Nova Southeastern University Alpha Delta Tau Case Western Reserve University Theta Upsilon
University of Mount Union Xi Upsilon
SECTION 72   University of Akron Alpha Epsilon Theta
University of Georgia Beta Zeta
Georgia Institute of Technology Gamma Zeta SECTION 61  
Georgia Military College Alpha Epsilon Pi Marshall University Eta Upsilon
University of North Georgia Alpha Zeta Nu West Virginia University Lambda Omicron
West Virginia University Mu Tau
SECTION 73   Institute of Technology
University of South Florida Tau Mu West Virginia Wesleyan College Alpha Delta Omicron
University of Central Florida Psi Omega Concord University Alpha Epsilon Eta
Florida Institute of Technology Alpha Gamma Rho Shepherd University Alpha Zeta Mu
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Alpha Delta Nu
Saint Leo University Alpha Eta Eta SECTION 64  
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania Iota Xi
SECTION 75   Gannon University Rho Chi
University of Florida Tau Allegheny College Chi Sigma
Florida State University Iota Rho Clarion University of Pennsylvania Omega Mu
Florida A. & M. University Kappa Delta Westminster College Alpha Alpha Pi
Valdosta State University Sigma Iota Grove City College Alpha Beta Mu
Albany State University Psi Sigma University of Pittsburgh at Bradford Alpha Beta Rho

SECTION 76
Mercer University Delta Iota SECTION 65  
Emory University Delta Kappa University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh Beta
Oglethorpe University Mu Mu Carnegie Mellon University Kappa
Fort Valley State University Phi Zeta California University of Pennsylvania Lambda Omega
Clayton State University Alpha Eta Zeta Washington and Jefferson College Mu Upsilon
Robert Morris University Alpha Beta Sigma
SECTION 77   Carlow University Alpha Gamma Upsilon
Clemson University Gamma Lambda
University of South Carolina at Columbia Iota Mu SECTION 66  
Georgia Southern University Nu Epsilon Indiana University of Pennsylvania Mu Chi
REFERENCES

Wofford College Pi Iota Saint Francis University Upsilon Beta

Armstrong State University Rho Beta Saint Vincent College Alpha Delta Omega
APO

Benedict College Psi Nu University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown Alpha Zeta Tau

Furman University Alpha Eta Nu
SECTION 67  
SECTION 98   University of Kentucky Alpha Zeta
University of Puerto Rico/ Rio Piedras Omicron Nu University of Louisville Delta Theta
University of Puerto Rico/Mayaguez Upsilon Mu Centre College Theta Theta
Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico Phi Sigma Kentucky State University Pi Omega
Interamerican University San German Psi Eta Northern Kentucky University Alpha Gamma Phi
Interamerican University Puerto Rico Omega Rho Eastern Kentucky University Alpha Zeta Kappa
Metropolitan Bellarmine University Alpha Eta Chi
University of Puerto Rico-Cayey Alpha Eta Upsilon

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COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY GREEK NAME COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY GREEK NAME
REGION VI REGION VII
SECTION 31 SECTION 40  
Purdue University Alpha Gamma Texas Tech University Beta Sigma
Butler University Alpha Tau Hardin-Simmons University Eta Chi
Ball State University Delta Xi McMurry University Omicron Delta
Valparaiso University Zeta Gamma University of Texas at El Paso Upsilon Eta
Indiana University Purdue University- Tau Omicron Angelo State University Omega Gamma
Indianapolis
SECTION 41  
SECTION 46 Southern Methodist University Alpha Omicron
Indiana University Mu Texas Christian University Gamma Kappa
DePauw University Alpha Upsilon University of North Texas Gamma Rho
Wabash College Delta Omicron University of Texas at Arlington Theta Tau
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Tau Lambda Tarleton State University Xi Omicron
Austin College Phi Xi
SECTION 47   University of Texas at Dallas Alpha Epsilon Zeta
Illinois College Eta Sigma
Augustana College Lambda Rho SECTION 43  
Western Illinois University Mu Nu University of Texas at Austin Alpha Rho
Knox College Alpha Beta Gamma Trinity University Delta Pi
University of Illinois at Springfield Alpha Eta Delta Baylor University Zeta Omega
Texas State University - San Marcos Nu Gamma
SECTION 50   Saint Edward’s University Rho Lambda
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Alpha Alpha St. Mary’s University Alpha Alpha Zeta
Eastern Illinois University Delta Psi University of the Incarnate Word Alpha Alpha Rho
Bradley University Zeta Alpha Southwestern University Alpha Gamma Kappa
Millikin University Eta Epsilon University of Texas at San Antonio Alpha Gamma Omega
Illinois State University Theta Epsilon
Illinois Wesleyan University Omega Epsilon SECTION 44  
Parkland College Alpha Zeta Omega Stephen F. Austin State University Nu Sigma
Eureka College Alpha Eta Lambda Texas A&M University Xi Delta

SECTION 51   SECTION 45  
Northern Illinois University Eta Louisiana State University Alpha Epsilon
Northwestern University Sigma Tulane University Gamma Upsilon
University of Chicago Gamma Sigma Mississippi State University Epsilon Iota
Loyola University of Chicago Pi Eta University of Mississippi Epsilon Omega
University of Illinois at Chicago Sigma Sigma Grambling State University Chi Nu
DePaul University Upsilon Iota Mississippi Valley State University Alpha Epsilon Phi
Elmhurst College Alpha Beta Omicron
Lake Forest College Alpha Zeta Delta
Roosevelt University Beta Gamma REGION VIII
SECTION 26  
SECTION 53   Creighton University Kappa Chi
Michigan State University Beta Beta
Central Michigan University Epsilon Beta SECTION 30  
Hope College Nu Beta University of Colorado at Boulder Gamma Theta
Alma College Omicron Tau Colorado State University Epsilon Xi
Albion College Alpha Gamma Lambda Colorado School of Mines Mu Pi
Grand Valley State University Alpha Zeta Iota University of Denver Alpha Eta Iota

SECTION 55   SECTION 32  
University of Michigan Ann Arbor Gamma Pi University of Tulsa Beta Pi
Michigan Technological University Epsilon Lambda University of Oklahoma Delta Beta
University of Detroit Mercy Eta Pi Oklahoma State University Theta Sigma
REFERENCES

Northern Michigan University Iota Chi

Eastern Michigan University Lambda Phi SECTION 33  
APO

Saginaw Valley State University Alpha Delta Upsilon University of Arkansas Beta Rho
Siena Heights University Alpha Epsilon Omicron Arkansas Tech University Phi Theta
Lake Superior State University Alpha Zeta Xi Henderson State University Alpha Epsilon Epsilon
Oakland University Alpha Zeta Omicron Southern Arkansas University Alpha Epsilon Omega

SECTION 34  
Kansas State University Pi

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 COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY GREEK NAME COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY GREEK NAME
SECTION 35   SECTION 4  
University of Missouri-Kansas City Alpha Eta Stanford University Zeta
University of Missouri-Columbia Beta Eta San Jose State University Gamma Beta
Northwest Missouri State University Beta Upsilon University of California at Berkeley Gamma Gamma
Rockhurst University Gamma Xi California State University, Chico Eta Psi
Central Methodist University Zeta Tau University of California at Davis Iota Phi
California State University, Sacramento Kappa Sigma
SECTION 49   San Francisco State University Mu Zeta
Truman State University Epsilon California State University, East Bay Omicron Zeta
Washington University Alpha Phi University of the Pacific Alpha Alpha Xi
Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine Alpha Omega University of California at Santa Cruz Alpha Gamma Nu
Southeast Missouri State University Beta Psi University of San Francisco Alpha Epsilon Nu
Saint Louis University Delta Delta University of California, Merced Alpha Eta Gamma
Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville Epsilon Pi California State University Stanislaus Alpha Eta Kappa
University of Missouri-St. Louis Sigma Alpha
McKendree University Chi Omega REGION XI
Lindenwood University Alpha Delta Sigma SECTION 8  
University of Washington Gamma Alpha
University of Oregon Zeta Psi
REGION IX Seattle University Kappa Rho
SECTION 21   University of Alaska Fairbanks Nu Omega
Iowa State University Xi University of Alaska Anchorage Alpha Zeta Eta
University of Iowa Omicron
Drake University Omega
University of Northern Iowa Beta Epsilon
Luther College Mu Theta

SECTION 23  
North Dakota State University Alpha Lambda
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Gamma Psi
Saint Olaf College Iota Tau

SECTION 27  
University of Wisconsin-Madison Beta Theta
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Eta Lambda
University of Wisconsin-Platteville Tau Upsilon

REGION X
SECTION 1  
University of California at Los Angeles Chi
University of California at Santa Barbara Psi
University of Southern California
California Polytechnic State University
Alpha Kappa
Zeta Omicron NATIONAL SERVICE FRATERNITY
California State University, Los Angeles Lambda Mu
California State University, Long Beach Rho Gamma
California State Polytechnic
University, Pomona
Phi Delta
VISION
University of California at Riverside Alpha Delta Theta Be recognized as the premier service-based
leadership development organization
SECTION 2  
San Diego State University Alpha Delta
Arizona State University Eta Eta
University of Arizona
University of California at San Diego
Theta Iota
Rho Pi MISSION
Prepare campus and community leaders
REFERENCES

University of California at Irvine Rho Rho

University of Redlands Sigma Beta through service
APO

California State University, Fullerton Omega Sigma

University of Nevada, Las Vegas Alpha Zeta Upsilon

VALUES
Develop leadership, promote friendship,
and provide service

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Appendix

APPENDIX
 PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURES
This short article about parliamentary procedure is not a The amendment to a motion, if seconded, must be
complete set of rules to cover all possible questions that debated and voted upon before taking final action on
might arise. It should be used as a guide to cover the the original motion. If the amendment to the motion
points most often encountered. For a more detailed set is carried, the original motion must be voted upon as
of rules, refer to Robert’s Rules of Order Newly Revised. amended.

HOW TO MAKE A MOTION

• Obtain the floor as follows: Address the POINT OF ORDER
President by saying “Mr. or Madam President” and A member may raise a “point of order” whenever an
then wait to be recognized before presenting the unparliamentary or disorderly procedure has happened.
motion. This may be done without recognition by the chair. If a
• State the motion carefully. This is usually done person is speaking when a point of order is raised, then
by saying “I move that”... or “I move the adoption of the speaker must be silent. The chair decides whether
the following resolution.” the point is valid. The decision of the chair may be
• The motion must be seconded. A motion appealed by any member of the assembly. The appeal
from an individual cannot be discussed unless it is requires a second, may be debatable, and is decided
seconded; also, unless it receives a second, it is lost. by a vote of the assembly. Business then resumes where
Any eligible voter, other than the one making the it broke off with any changes needed.
motion, may second it. The person usually simply
says, “I second the motion.”
• The chair must repeat the motion in full and SAMPLE MEETING AGENDA
call for any discussion. • Call to order (three taps of gavel)
• The motion is then open for discussion. This • Minutes of Last Meeting
is done by members of the group who obtain the floor • Treasurer’s Report
by addressing and being recognized by the chair. • Report of Service Vice President
The person who made the motion is usually given the • Report of Membership Vice President
opportunity to open and close the discussion. • Report of Fellowship Chair
• After the discussion, the vote is taken by one of • Committee Reports
the following ways: 1) by voice vote, 2) by standing • Unfinished Business
up or raising the hand, 3) by roll call, 4) by ballot. • New Business
• Announcements
HOW TO AMEND A MOTION • Adjourn
An amendment to a motion is really a new motion • Toast Song
made to change or modify the motion already under
consideration. An amendment may propose one of four
things:
• Add or insert words to the motion under
consideration
• Strike out words in the motion
• Substitute another motion for the one being
considered
• Substitute words to replace wording under
consideration
An amendment, like the principle motion, must
be seconded. It is also debatable and may again
be amended. The proper form for proposing an
amendment is: “I move to amend the motion to read...”
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or “I move to amend the motion by....”

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CLASSIFICATION OF MOTIONS

Second Required Interrupt

According To Precedence Needed? Amendable? Debatable? Vote? Speaker?

PRIVILEGED MOTIONS
(in order of precedence)
Fix time of next meeting YES YES † 1/2 NO
Adjourn YES NO NO 1/2 NO
Recess YES YES † 1/2 NO
Question of privilege NO NO NO § YES

SUBSIDIARY MOTIONS
(in order of preference)
Lay on the table YES NO NO 1/2 NO
Previous question YES NO NO 2/3 NO
Limit debate YES YES NO 2/3 NO
Postpone to a certain time YES YES YES 1/2 NO
Refer to committee YES YES YES 1/2 NO
Committee of the whole YES YES YES 1/2 NO
Amend YES YES * 1/2 NO

MAIN MOTIONS
(no order of preference)
Make motion for general business YES YES YES 1/2 NO
Take from the table YES NO NO 1/2 YES
Reconsider YES NO * 1/2 YES
Rescind YES YES YES 2/3 NO
Make special order of business YES YES YES 2/3 NO

INCIDENTAL MOTIONS
(no order of preference)
Point of order NO NO NO § YES
Appeal from decision of the chair YES NO * 1/2 YES
Suspend the rules YES NO NO 2/3 NO
Object to consideration NO NO NO 2/3 YES
Parliamentary inquiry NO NO NO NONE YES
Request for information NO NO NO NONE YES
Withdraw a motion NO NO NO 1/2 NO

* Debatable only when the motion to which it applied was debatable.

§ Requires only chair’s decision, majority vote if appealed from the chair.
† Original motion not debatable, amendment debatable.
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For more information, refer to Robert’s Rules of Order, Newly Revised.

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 GREEK ALPHABET

Greek Greek Corresponding Pronunciation

English Capital Small English used by
Spelling Letters Letters Letter Fraternities

Alpha A α a ăl’fá
Beta B β b bā’tá
Gamma Г γ g gă’má
Delta Δ δ d dĕl’tá
Epsilon Ε ε e ĕp’sı̆-lŏn
Zeta Z ζ z zā’tá
Eta H η e ā’tá
Theta Θ θ th thā’tá
Iota I ι i ı̄-ō’tá
Kappa K κ k kăp’á
Lambda Λ λ l lăm’dá
Mu M μ m mū
Nu N ν n nū
Xi Ξ ξ x z ı̄
Omicron O ο o òm’ı̆-krŏn
Pi Π π p pı̄
Rho Ρ ρ r rō
Sigma Σ σ s sı̆g’má
Tau T τ t tô
Upsilon Υ υ u ūp’sı̆-lŏn
Phi Φ φ ph fı̄
Chi X χ ch fı̄
Psi Ψ ψ ps sı̄
Omega Ω ω o ô-mā’gá

āle, ăm ärm, sofá, ēve, ĕnd, ı̄ce, ı̆ll,

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ōld, ôbey, ôrb, ŏdd, ūse, fōōd, out, thin

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