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Alpha Phi Omega Pledge Manual ------------------------------------------------------------------------
Welcome and Congratulations!
If the purpose of a college education is to prepare one for life, then it must teach more than technical competency--it must instill other values as well, such as civic responsibility and volunteerism. Those are the values of Alpha Phi Omega and of the 240,000 men and women who have joined our Fraternity since 1925--a group that includes U.S. President Bill Clinton, an alumnus of Mu Alpha Chapter at Georgetown University.
We are glad you have chosen Alpha Phi Omega as your way of accepting the challenge to serve others. As a Brother of Alpha Phi Omega, you will have many opportunities to serve your school, community and nation while improving your leadership skills and broadening your friendships. As is true with any worthwhile endeavor, what you get out of your association with our Fraternity will be directly proportional to what you contribute. Your knowledge, your skills, your dedication and, above all, your enthusiasm will make Alpha Phi Omega an even more vital part of your campus and your community and can help make your Alpha Phi Omega experience one of the most rewarding and valuable aspects of your college career.
Thank you for deciding to pledge yourself to the principles of our Fraternity. You'll find we're different from most fraternities and that we are just what we appear to be: a group of college students dedicated to the noble principles of Leadership, Friendship and Service.
Thanks again for choosing Alpha Phi Omega as your way of accepting the challenge to serve and, again, welcome!
In Leadership, Friendship and Service, Gerald A. Schroeder National President
(inside cover) ---------- "I challenge a new generation of Americans...to act on your idealism by helping troubled children, keeping company with those in need, reconnecting our torn communities...In serving, we recognize a simple but powerful truth: We need each other. And we must care for one another." William Jefferson Clinton
---------- THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON February 18, 1993
Members of the Alpha Phi Omega Fraternity 14901 East 42nd Street Independence, Missouri 64055 Dear Friends: My experiences at Georgetown, including activities in Alpha Phi Omega, were very meaningful. I commend your commitment to the principles of volunteerism, and I know that you will continue your tradition of service. Thank you for all that you do on the campuses across the Nation to make life better. Sincerely, Bill Clinton
---------- On the morning of January 20, 1993, almost 250,000 members of Alpha Phi Omega had the opportunity to witness a unique event. One of our own fraternity brothers was inaugurated the 42nd President of the United States of America. On October 18, 1966, a membership application for William J. Clinton was received at the National Office. On October 20, 1966, he was assigned the national number of 95028. His chapter number was 213. President Clinton was born August 19, 1946, in Hope, Arkansas, and grew up in Hot Springs, Arkansas. He entered Georgetown in September 1964. His APO application stated that his course of study would be international affairs. His extracurricular activities included band and intramurals. Over the years Brother Clinton remain in communication with and provided service to the Fraternity. In particular, as Governor he was the Honorary Chair of our Capital Campaign Fund to build the National Headquarters building. 1 ---------- 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 preserve them and share them with others. We wish you great success as you embark upon a lifetime of service in Alpha Phi Omega. Acknowledgments Space does not permit us to list the many contributors to this manual. Alpha Phi Omega is indebted to all of them, and the Fraternity thanks them for making this a representative publication. ---------- OUR PURPOSE The purpose of this Fraternity shall be to assemble college students in a National Service Fraternity in the fellowship of the principles of the Boy Scouts of America as embodied in its Scout Oath and Law*; to develop Leadership, to promote Friendship and provide Service to humanity; and to further the freedom that is our national, educational and intellectual heritage.
PLEDGE PROGRAM OBJECTIVES A pledge program is conducted for you, the new member: a. To serve as an introduction to Alpha Phi Omega. b. To inform you about our Fraternity, past and present. c. To unify pledges with each other and with the Brothers. d. To allow each individual to qualify in Leadership, Friendship and Service. e. To give you, as a pledge, and the chapter a trial period during which the chapter can decide if it wants to invite you to become a Brother and you can decide if you want to accept such an invitation. There is no hazing or informal initiation in connection with Alpha Phi Omega. Your pledge program will allow you to demonstrate your interest in service, but in no way will it demean you as an individual or require you to perform personal service for the Brothers. Please review the National Pledging Standards on Page 38 and the Membership Policies on Page 39 of this manual to learn more about the objectives of our pledge program.
THE RITUAL After you have served your period of Pledge Membership, you will be elected into the Brotherhood according to the rules established by your chapter. You will then be formally initiated into the Fraternity according to our official ritual. All Brothers are initiated by this ritual, which will not violate any of your rights or beliefs. While Alpha Phi Omega is basically a nonsecret Fraternity, the ritual is something that the Brotherhood shares only with itself. It is not elaborate or byzantine, but simple and dignified. During the ritual, you will learn the symbolism of our coat-of-arms and our badge, learn our motto, sign and handclasp, receive our membership credentials and service pin, and affirm your loyalty and faith to the principles of our Fraternity.
*The Scout Oath is, "On my honor, I will do my best to do my duty to God and my country and to obey the Scout Law; to help other people at all times; to keep myself physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight." The Scout Law states, "A Scout is: trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean and reverent." 4 ---------- WHY A NATIONAL FRATERNITY? Alpha Phi Omega is today the single most representative undergraduate intercollegiate organization in the United States of America. We take pride in this and want to be even larger. We determine to be larger only because, if what we are and what we represent are important and useful to students, then we should share what we have in order to further our common goals more effectively. We want to share with colleges and universities all across this great land the benefits that APO gives to students, their campuses and their communities. The strength of APO lies in its active chapters. The importance of APO consists of what happens to the individuals who are pledged and initiated in these local chapters. The future of APO is entirely in the hands of the students who determine on each local campus what the APO program shall be. The status of APO results directly from the maturity and meaningfulness of the local chapter program. Why, then, a national fraternity? If what is important is what happens in the local chapter, then why the need for a national office, a national magazine, a common ritual, a professional staff, national officers, and national dues and fees? Why not just a very loose federation of independent local groups rather than all the paraphernalia of a national organization? The most obvious reason is to help us keep our goals before us. Without constant reminders, teaching, help and advice, even the best of us lose sight of our larger goals. We become introverted, concentrated on our own selfish ends, forgetful that we come this way but once and that our challenge is to serve others. This is why conventions have to deal repeatedly with memberships in IFC's, questions of housing, violations of dignity of individuals through hazing practices, and the lure of social status and personal indulgence through primary emphasis upon social programs. Without some structure to keep us focused on our purposes we would quickly lose our way in an envious and competitive world. We would soon disappear. There are many other reasons for a truly national organization. We reaffirm our openness to all when we come to know members from different sections of the country, different religious, racial and ethnic groups, and 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 wherever we travel, when we transfer schools, when we go to graduate or professional schools, when we begin our careers, when we move from one city or part of the country to another in pursuit of our interests. We share in the costs of maintaining and advancing a common endeavor. We make a mighty witness through our combined testimony to the power of the ideal of service in our common and corporate life. Each of us needs to feel pride in the things we are associated with. We are proud of the record of APO and of the kind of individuals it attracts. The Conventions increase our confidence in what's right with our country - for when hundreds of individuals of differing views can make hard decisions in complete understanding and with a sense of community, then there is hope in our democratic ideals, despite the challenges of the times through which we are passing. 5 ---------- THE STORY BEHIND THE FOUNDING By FRANK REED HORTON, Founder ALPHA PHI OMEGA DURING THE FIRST WORLD WAR, I served as an ensign in the United States Navy aboard a minesweeper in the North Sea. Our ship and its partner exploded more than 1,000 magnetic mines. My law school background at Boston University led to my appointment to try court-martial cases in our Division. When we reached ports some of the sailors ran wild. Many court-martial cases resulted. I saw young boys in their teens getting into trouble. Because of these experiences, I made a firm resolution within myself that if I returned alive I would try to do two things and do them with all my power: First, do my best to help young people get the right start in life, by holding up before them a "standard of manhood" that would withstand the test of time! Second and just as important, try to help the nations of the world settle their disputes in a more sensible and legal manner than by war. After the war, I become a student at Lafayette College, Easton, Pennsylvania. One evening, while attending an American Legion banquet during my sophomore year, I say next to an inspiring man named Herbert G. Horton. We were not related but we became fast friends. He too had been a naval officer but was now serving as the local Scout Executive. He helped me to become a Deputy Scout Commissioner. One of the troops needed a leader, so I became a Scoutmaster as well. Through these experiences I found that the Scout Oath and Law were what I had been seeking--a standard of manhood that would withstand the test of time and a code of ideals created and accepted by some of the greatest leaders the world has ever known. The summer of my junior year was spent as an Associate Camp Director at the Easton Scout Reservation. Here I was impressed with the religious tolerance in the hearts of boys. This I have not found so easily among older people. Scouts of he Catholic, Jewish, and Protestant faiths worked together in everything at camp, and everyone had an opportunity to worship on his Sabbath in his own way. My brothers in the Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity house, where I lived, who were outstanding for high ideals and clean living, were all former Scouts. I felt a college organization should be formed that would strengthen men in these ideals, and give them an opportunity for Leadership experience and for Service to others. As a senior at Lafayette College, I talked to some of the men with a Scouting background and the response was good. These men would join an organization based on the ideals of Scouting. I created the name Alpha Phi Omega, the motto and the Greek words and their meaning and wrote the Ritual. Everett W. Probst designed the pin and drew the Coat-of-Arms. Thane S. Cooley suggested the handclasp. Ellsworth S. Dobson and Gordon M. Looney helped write the Constitution and Bylaws. Fourteen undergraduates signed as charter members. Scouting advisors were Dr. Ray O. Wyland and Herbert G. Horton. The Lafayette College Faculty approved the petition for recognition. On December 16, 1925, I conducted the Ritual initiation at Brainerd Hall, second floor, and Alpha Phi Omega was born. 6 ---------- My purpose was to make Alpha Phi Omega an organization for college men who cooperated with all youth movements, especially Scouting. I also anticipated that our Service program would expand to help people in need everywhere and to do service on the campus of each chapter. As Scouting is worldwide, so should Alpha Phi Omega be worldwide, gradually in the colleges and universities of all the nations. Alpha Phi Omega can help bring about more nearly, through the future statesman of the world, that standard of manhood and international understanding and Friendship that will lead to a better, more peaceful world in which to live and in which to make a living and a life.
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THIS IS THE STORY behind the creation of Alpha Phi Omega. It is also the story of the beginning of the first chapter--the ALPHA Chapter--at Lafayette College. It is also the story of the formation of the first national organization of the Fraternity. Above all, it is the story of the dreams of one man for an organization through which men might better the conditions of other men, as well as of themselves. This man is FRANK REED HORTON. 7 --------- ALPHA PHI OMEGA -- OUR FOUNDERS FRANK REED HORTON, born at Sewickley, Pennsylvania (near Pittsburgh) on July 17, 1896. Ensign on the minesweeper, USS Whippoorwill during World War I. B.A. degree, Lafayette College, 1926. M.A. degree in history, Lafayette College in 1938. First National President of Alpha Phi Omega. Provided the leadership to extend the Fraternity to 18 campuses. Established the first national structure for the Fraternity. Studied law in law office; also student at Boston University law School; LL.B. degree, LaSalle Extension University, 1937. Taught history, government and English at Cedar Crest and Muhlenberg colleges, Allentown, Pennsylvania for three years. Industrial accountant, Ingersoll-Rand Company, American Legion, VFW, Mason. Author of college text, "Poetry Writing and Appreciation." Numerous Scouting and APO honors and awards. Passed away August 28, 1966.
EVERETT W. PROBST, born at Jersey City, New Jersey, on June 22, 1905. One of the founders of the "Krescents" social fraternity (now Kappa Delta Rho). Twenty years of age when he became a charter member of APO. Served in every Scout office from Assistant Patrol Leader to Scoutmaster. B.S. degree in chemistry, Lafayette College, 1926. M.D. degree in 1940 from New York University. Deceased.
E.M. DETWILER, born at Lansdale, Pennsylvania, on October 19, 1904. Twenty-one years of age when he became a charter member of APO. Played football and was captain of lacrosse team at Lafayette College. B.S. degree, 1927. Deceased.
THANE S. COOLEY, born at Chicago, Illinois, January 1, 1905. Twenty years of age when he became charter member of APO. Scout in Oak Park, Illinois, 1917-22. Captain of soccer team; B.S. degree in 1927 from Lafayette College. Law degree, J.D., Northwestern University, 1930. Deceased.
LEWIS B. BLAIR, born at Tyrone, Pennsylvania, on April 10, 1906. Member of BSA in Tyrone. Enrolled in electrical engineering at Lafayette College, class of 1928. Deceased.
WILLIAM T. WOOD, born at Penn's Grove, N.J., on November 4, 1905. Twenty years of age when he became a charter member of APO. Scout before going to Lafayette College, from which he received a B.S. degree in 1927. Deceased.
DONALD L. TERWILLIGER, born at Lakewood, N.J., on July 13, 1907. Member of BSA in Orange, N.J. Eighteen years of age when he became a charter member of APO. Editor, Lafayette College yearbook. Received B.A. degree from Lafayette in 1928. Basketball player at Lafayette. Resident of Englewood, Fla.
GORDON M. LOONEY, born at Sedalia, Missouri, on Octoer 10, 1905. Twenty years of age when he became a charter member of APO. Member of Boy Scouts in Oak Park, Illinois. B.A. degree, Lafayette College, 1927. M.B.A. degree, Harvard University, 1929. Deceased.
WILLIAM W. HIGHBERGER, born at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on April 9, 1905. Member of BSA in Pittsburgh. Member of swimming and football teams at Lafayette College, from which he received a B.S. degree in 1927. Twenty years of age when he became a charter member of APO. Deceased. 8 --------- DONALD H. FRITTS, born at Washington, N.J., on March 13, 1905. Member of BSA in Washington. Twenty years of age when he became a charter member of APO. B.S. degree, Lafayette College, 1926; M.A. degree, Columbia University, 1931. Deceased.
GEORGE A. OLSEN, born in New York City on February 2, 1904. Manager of baseball team in college. B.S. degree, Lafayette College, 1928. BSA. Twenty-one years of age when he became a charter member of APO. Deceased. ROBERT J. GREEN, born in Brooklyn, N.Y., October 6, 1905. Scout in Richmond Hill, N.Y. Later became a Scout Commissioner. Twenty years of age when he became a charter member of APO. B.S. degree in mechanical engineering, Lafayette College, 1929. Deceased.
ELLSWORTH S. DOBSON, born at Detroit, Michigan. BSA. B.S. degree in electrical engineering, Lafayette College, 1928. Resides in Sabetha, Kansas.
HERBERT HEINRICH, born in New York City January 18, 1906. BSA in Leonia, N.J. Nineteen years of age when he became charter member of APO. B.S. degree in electrical engineering, Lafayette College, 1927. Deceased.
The history of Alpha Phi Omega then is a story of Leadership, Friendship and Service. Since the founding at Lafayette College in 1925, more than 240,000 students have participated in this nationwide Brotherhood. From a single chapter in 1925, this National Service Fraternity has grown to 670 chapters. Following the chartering of Beta Chapter at the University of Pittsburgh, three more chapters were chartered in 1927 -- Gamma at Cornell University on February 17, Delta at Auburn University on November 8, and Epsilon at Northeast Missouri State University on Dec. 13. And with the chartering of the sixth chapter -- Zeta at Stanford University -- on May 19, 1928, Alpha Phi Omega in its first four years had spread from the East to the South to the Midwest and all the way to the Pacific Coast. The Fraternity has continued to grow, having chartered more chapters than any other collegiate organization. In the very early years, decisions of the National Fraternity were made by mail. The first actual assembly of delegates in convention was in St. Louis, Missouri, March 1 and 2, 1931. By that date the Fraternity had grown to 18 chapters. Seven of the chapters were represented at the convention by a total of 23 students and advisors. Thirty biennial National Conventions have been held (two were skipped in 1942 and 1944 because of World War II). A special Constitutional Convention was held in 1967. 9 --------- Under photographs the following information is found: Advisors: John McCracken, president, Lafayette College; Ray O. Wyland, National Director, Education, Boy Scouts of America; Herbert G. Horton, Scout Executive, Easton, Pa.; Donald B. Prentice, Dean, Lafayette College; D. Arthur Hatch, professor, Lafayette College; and Harry T. Spengler, professor, Lafayette College.
Convention attendance has, of course, grown tremendously. The largest registration thus far was 2,035 at Boston, Massachusetts, in 1992, and the largest number of chapters represented was 231 in Dallas, Texas, in 1970. At the 1931 Convention, the presiding officer was Frank R. Horton. He had served as Supreme Grand Master (National President) from the beginning of the organization until that time. The convention elected Dr. H. Roe Bartle to succeed our Founder as Supreme Grand Master. For years, Alpha Phi Omega state conventions were held. Today chapters are grouped in "sections" and "regions." There are 50 sections in 10 regions across the country. Sectional and Regional Conferences are a very important part in our Fraternity operation. They foster good fellowship and helpful exchange of ideas for the advancement of our service program. At the 1976 National Convention in Atlanta, Georgia, the delegates voted to open the ranks of full membership to women, thereby making the Alpha Phi Omega experience available to all students. 10 ---------- THE NATIONAL OFFICE (Under a drawing of the national office building is printed the following information): The dedication of the National Office was November 17, 1990. our National Office is in Independence, Missouri. Many years of planning and four years of fund-raising translated into an office building that will serve the Fraternity well into the future. Alpha Phi Omega 14901 East 42nd Street Independence, Missouri 64055-7347 (816) 373-8667 (FAX) (816) 373-5975 11 ---------- NATIONAL CONVENTIONS: 4 pictures on page 1) Delegates to the 1976 Convention in Atlanta, Georgia 2) The Chief addresses National Convention Delegates. 3) Pictured here are the twenty-three delegates who represented seven chapters at the first convention of Alpha Phi Omega held in St. Louis, Missouri, March 1&2,1931 4) Delegates to the 21st National Convention, held in St. Louis, Missouri, December 27-29, 1974 In recent years, National Conventions have attracted 1,500-2,000 members. A convention is a once-in-a-lifetime experience for many. Nowhere in Alpha Phi Omega is the sense of Brotherhood as great or the fellowship as rich. Members from all parts of the nation meet not only to decide the important issues of the day but also the share their concepts of the Fraternity through information gatherings and numerous parties help throughout the three-day gathering. Once feature of that adds fun and excitement is the bidding by different cities to hold the next convention. This spirited rivalry is the highlight of the meeting. Legislative sessions carefully consider all proposals, even if it means ending the convention in the wee hours of the morning as has happened in some cases. Conventions inspire a strong rededication to the principles for which we stand. When you join more than a thousand members in our Fellowship Circle, you know that you are an APO and that, indeed, we will always be united by our common aims. Convention Years and Locations 1931 St. Louis, MO 1956 Long Beach, CA 1974 St. Louis, MO 1932 Chicago, IL 1958 Austin, TX 1976 Atlanta, GA 1934 Kansas City, MO 1960 Philadelphia, PA 1978 Nashville, TN 1936 Akron, OH 1962 Kansas City, MO 1980 Los Angeles, CA 1938 St. Louis, MO 1964 Denver, CO 1982 Kansas City, MO 1940 Indianapolis, IN 1966 Minneapolis, MN 1984 Washington, DC 1946 Kansas City, MO 1967 Const. Conv 1986 Houston, TX 1948 Chicago, IL Norman, OK 1988 Denver, CO 1950 Des Moines, IA 1968 Washington, DC 1990 St. Louis, MO 1952 Columbus, OH 1970 Dallas, TX 1992 Boston, MA 1954 Milwaukee, WI 1972 Denver, CO The next National Convention is scheduled for December 27-30, 1994 in Dallas Texas. 12 --------- DUTIES of the NATIONAL CONVENTION The supreme authority of Alpha Phi Omega is the National Convention, held in even-numbered years. Each chapter may send two voting delegates (plus as many non-voting delegate as possible.) If only one delegate is present from a chapter, that delegate casts two votes. Proxy voting is not permitted. Absentee ballots can not be cast. In addition to chapter delegates, each member of the National Board of Directors has one vote at the National Convention. Also, each Region is entitled to one Alumni Voting Delegate. The National Convention has a fourfold purpose: (1) To enact legislation for the development and expansion of the Fraternity. (2) To create fellowship among Brothers from all sections of the nation. (3) To develop the Leadership ability of the Brothers in attendance, through service on the committees and participation in seminars and workshops. (4) To promote exchange of ideas for service projects and chapter operations among Brothers from across the nation. The National Convention conducts its primary business by: (a) Receiving reports and recommendations from reference committees, including proposed amendments to the National Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws and Standard chapter Articles of Association; suggestions for the time and place for the next convention; proposed revisions to long-range goals; and nominations for office. (b) Taking action resulting in: (1) Adoption or rejection of proposed amendments. (2) Adoption of resolutions. (3) Selection of site and date of next National Convention. (4) Election of National Officers NATIONAL DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD The Fraternity's highest distinction, the National Distinguished Service Award, established in 1956, recognizes members for outstanding service to the Fraternity on the national level, over and beyond the call of duty. Presentations are made at the 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 C.J. Carlson * Ed Andrews Dr. Roy O. Wyland * Audrey B. Hamilton * Douglas M. Harris 1958 Dr. H. Roe Bartle * 1974 Prof. Daniel Den Uyl * Alden G. Barber Frank R. Horton * Warren Stookey * Dean Arno Nowotney Lucius E. Young, LTC Ret. Prof. Kent D. Schaffer * 1976 1960 Dr. R. L.Brittain * Prof. Harry C. Barnett * George Feil Dr. Henry Miller Loren A. Jurvis Dr. Harold Pote * J. Franklin McMullan * Joseph Scanlon * 1978 1962 Dr. John E. Hanke M. R. Disborough * Earle M. Herbert Sidney B. North * William S. Roth 1980 Delmer H. Wilson * Roger Sherwood Sid Smith 1964 George F. Cahill 1984 Lawrence L. Hirsch, M.D. Dr. C. P. Zlatkovich Lewis N. Jones 1986 1966 Berkley Duncan * Tom T. Galt. M. D. Alex Lewandowski, J.D., LL.M. Irwin H. Gerst Julius W. Hayworth 1988 Robert J. Hilliard Fred L. Pollack Dr. Lester R. Steig Betsy Ullrich Joseph A. Brunton, Jr. 1990 1968 Robert C. Barkhurst E. Ross Forman Dr. Stan Carpenter Capt. James A. Lovell, Jr. Howard R. Patton 1992 Charles G. Bowen 1970 Dr. Glen T. Nygreen Rev. Frans A. Victorson * *Deceased 13 --------- NATIONAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS The national Board of Directors, as prescribed by the National Bylaws, is the governing body of the Fraternity between National Conventions. It has the power (within the confines of the Bylaws) to act on all maters it deems to be in the best interest of the Fraternity. The Board consists of the following elected members: National President, National Vice President, Six Members-at-Large, and ten Regional Directors, and the following ex-officio members: National Executive Director, National Legal Counsel, National Archivist, President of the National Council of the Boy Scouts of America and the Chief Scout Executive or their nominees, Past National Presidents, Life Members of the Board, and surviving founders. The Board is required to meet at least annually. Actions taken by the Board are reported to chapters in the Torch & Trefoil. Each convention elects the National President, the National Vice President, and the six Members-at-Large. The ten Regional Directors are elected by the chapters from their Region attending the National Convention. All of the elected members serve for two year terms. The Members-at-Large are each assigned by the National President to serve as chairman of a committee. Five of these assignments are set forth in the Bylaws: Alumni, Finance, Leadership Development, Membership & Extension, and Service. The sixth assignment is left to the discretion of the National President. The Regional Directors are the chief administrative officers of their Region. They work closely with the Sectional Chairmen and other volunteers to provide support for the chapters in their Region. All of the members of the Board serve without financial compensation, with the exception of the National Executive Director. Board members pay their own expenses for Board meetings, sectional, regional and chapter activities and any other efforts for the Fraternity. Their participation in these events is an indication of their interest in and dedication to the Fraternity. 14 ---------- NATIONAL PRESIDENT GERALD A. SCHROEDER Mu Alpha 1966 Gerald A. Schroeder of Mclean, Virginia, was elected by acclamation as National President by the delegates to the 1990 National Convention in Saint Louis, Missouri, and re-elected by acclamation by the 1992 National Convention in Boston, Massachusetts. Jerry was initiated into Mu Alpha Chapter at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C., in 1966 and later served as chapter president. He was also a delegate to the 1967 Constitutional Convention in Norman, Oklahoma. After completing his undergraduate studies, he received his Doctor of Jurisprudence degree, magna cum laude, from Indiana University of Law School in Indianapolis in 1972. Jerry was Chair of Section 84 from 1977-1981 and served on two National Committees. Minority Concerns (1981-82) and the Special Committee on Fraternity Standards (1982). He was elected to the National Board of Directors as a Member-at-Large in 1982 and chaired the National Membership and Extension Committee. He was elected National Vice President in 1986 and re-elected in 1988. Since 1977, he has been personally involved in the chartering of four chapters of the Fraternity. He has advised reference committees at the 1980, 1982, 1984 and 1986 National Conventions and was the Advisor to the 1984 Convention in Washington. Jerry is a recipient of the Chapter, Sectional and Regional Distinguished Service Keys. He is a Gold Founders Circle Torchbearer and a Life Member. Following his graduation from law school, Jerry served four years with the U.S. Army as a captain in the Staff Judge Advocate Corps. Our President then joined the United States Department of Justice and is currently Senior Attorney in that department's Office of Intelligence Policy and Review. In addition to belonging to several professional organizations, Jerry is a volunteer umpire in three Little League Baseball organizations and is a member of the Virginia State Tournament Umpire Association. He lives with his wife, Betsy, and their three children, Jeffrey, Leslie and Kathryn. NATIONAL VICE PRESIDENT WILFRED KRENEK Alpha Rho 1971
Wilfred M. Krenek was elected by the delegates to the St. Louis, Missouri, Convention to serve as the National Vice President for the 1990-1992 term and was re-elected by acclamation by the 1992 National Convention in Boston, Massachusetts. Wilfred was activated in 1971 into Alpha Rho Chapter at the University of Texas at Austin and later served as chapter president. After receiving a bachelor of business administration degree in accounting, he served as Section 42 Chair from 1977-1980. At the 1980 National Convention, Brother Krenek was elected Region VII (7) Director. He was subsequently re-elected in 1982, 1984 and 1986. He became a Member-at-Large at the 1988 National Convention in Denver and chaired the National Finance Committee for two years. Wilfred coordinated the 1986 National Convention in Houston, Texas. He advised reference committees at the 1982, 1984, 1988 and 1990 National Convention. He chaired the National Executive Director Search Committee in 1984 and later co-chaired the "Target 30" fund-raising effort for the national headquarters building of the Fraternity. Wilfred is employed as vice president and controller of Galveston-Houston Company. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Texas Society of CPA's, and Financial Executives Institute and the Association for Corporate Growth. Wilfred is a Life Member, a Gold Founders Circle Torchbearer and a recipient of Distinguished Service Keys from Alpha Rho Chapter, Section 42 and Region VII (7). He is single and lives in Houston, Texas. 15 ---------- MEMBERS-AT-LARGE The delegates to the 1992 National Convention elected six outstanding Brothers to serve as Member-at-Large of the National Board of Directors. The President has assigned them to chair the following committees. They will serve in their respective capacities until the 1994 National Convention. NATIONAL SERVICE CHAIR David A. Emery Iota Phi '79 Branch Manager, Stutts Scientific Service, Inc./Central Soya Co., Ballico & Turlock, California (vitamin & mineral manufacturer for animal feeds). M.S. in Avian Nutrition, B.S. in Animal Science from the University of California, Davis; Dean Lewis N. Jones Pledge Class Secretary, various chapter offices including, President, Iota Phi; founding member and chair Section IV Alumni Association; delegate to National Conventions since 1980; delegate to '89 Alpha Phi Omega International (Philippines) National Convention, Davaaco City, Mindaneo, Philippines; served as Sectional Chair and on the staff in Sections 1 & 4; Leadership Development Workshops & Chapter President's Workshop staff member since 1982; National Leadership Development Committee member 1982-86; Life Member; Silver Torchbearer; Red Cross CPR Instructor; Stanislaus Community AIDS Project Speaker's Bureau member; recepient Distinquished Service Keys: Iota Phi Chapter, Section, and Region X; Region X Director 1986-1990; Member-at-Large, National Service Chair since 1980. Lives in Turlock, California. NATIONAL ALUMNI CHAIR Fred C. Heismeyer Lambda Omicron '73 Director of the Cooperation Education Program at the University of Arkansas. Graduate of West Virginia University with a B.S. in Recreation and Parks. Heismeyer worked two years for Alpha Phi Omega as Director of Membership Services. M.S. in Counseling Education, Emporia State University (1982) and will complete his Doctorate from the University of Arkansas in 1993. Region VIII Director (1984-87); Member-at-Large/Alumni Chair (1990-Present); Section 33 Chair and Chapter Advisor to several chapters, currently serving as Advisory Chair for Beta Rho Chapter, and assisted with forming two chapters. Life Member; has attended every convention since 1974, except for the 1980 convention; and is a recipient of the Chapter DSK. Served five years on the Executive Committee of the Arkansas College Personnel Association, is an alumnus of Up With People, and is active in his church. Fred and Joyce Heismeyer (Alpha Beta Epsilon) are Gold Torchbearers. NATIONAL PUBLIC RELATIONS CHAIR Jack A. McKenzie Gamma Lambda '73 Constituent Communication Editor, Clemson University, Clemson, South Carolina. Served as Chapter's Corresponding Secretary and Membership Vice President. Twice elected Chapter President. Advisor to Gamma Lambda. Founding member of Clemson University Alpha Phi Omega Alumni Society; served as President, Secretary-Treasurer, and is currently Executive Director. Section 77 Chair, 1986, Region IV Director 1986-92. Member of the National Alumni Committee, organized Region IV Alumni Council and was Region IV Alumni Voting Delegate at two National Conventions. Recipient of the following awards: The Region IV Distinguished Service Key (DSK); Region IV Jack A. McKenzie Award (first recipient, namesake honor); Section 77 DSK; Gamma Lambda DSK; Gamma Lambda Distinguished Alumni Service Chair Award (first recipient); Gamma Lambda Brother-of-the-Year Award (1975; 1976); Gamma Lambda Outstanding Service Certificate; Gamma Lambda Outstanding Pledge. Life Member. Silver Founders Circle Torchbearer. Presented the Clemson University Norris Medal for all-around excellence in scholarship and extracurricular activities. Member Phi Kappa Phi National Honor Society and Blue Key National Honor Fraternity. Lives in Clemson, South Caroline. Single. NATIONAL MEMBERSHIP AND EXTENSION CHAIR Fred L. Pollack Phi '69 Attorney-at-Law, Mineola, New York. B.A. in Government and Public Policy, Syracuse University, 1973. M.P.A., The Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, 1974. J.D., Syracuse University College of Law, 1977. Served in various offices in Phi Chapter, including President. National Chair Task Force on the Elimination of Architectural Barriers, 1971-72. Member, "Project Survival," 1972. Served as Vice Chair for Section 89, 1976-77 and Chair for Section 97, 1977-1980. Member, National Alumni Committee, 1976-80. Member, National Leadership Development Committee, 1975-88. Chair, National Public Relations Committee 1979-80. National Leadership Development Chair, 1980-88. National Membership & Extension Chair, Since 1988. Recipient, National Distinguished Service Award. Life Member. He lives in Port Washington, New York with his wife, Merryl. NATIONAL LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT CHAIR Betsy Ullrich Delta Rho '75 Senior Health Physicist in the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission Region I office, King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. B.A. Chemistry, Rutgers University, 1975; M.A. Teaching, Trenton State College, 1980; M.S. Radiation Science, Rutgers University, 1986. Served in various offices in Delta Rho chapter, including President and Membership Vice President. Served as Vice Chair of Section 99, 1980-83; Chair of Delta Rho Advisory Committee 1984-87; Section 92 staff representative to Omicron Upsilon at West Chester University, 1989-present. Member, National Leadership Development Committee since 1977, participating in the development and presentation of the Leadership Development Workshop and other fraternity leadership programs. Vice Chair, National Leadership Development Committee 1983-1990. Member: Big Brothers/Big Sisters of America; Health Physics Society; America Paint Horse Association. Received Delta Rho Chapter Distinguished Service Award, 1987. Received National Distinguished Service Award, 1988. Life Member. National Leadership Development Chair since 1990. NATIONAL FINANCE CHAIR John M. Wetherington Gamma Theta '74 Director of International Business Development, Standard & Poor's Corporation's Equity Services Group, Englewood, Colorado. B.A. in Economics and B.S. in Business Administration, University of Colorado, 1977, M.B.A., University of Denver, 1982. Certified Public Accountant. Served as Service Vice President, President, and Advisor of Gamma Theta; Advisor to Epsilon Xi and Mu Pi chapters. Section 30 Chair, 1977-80, 1991. Member, National Leadership Development Committee since 1981. Coordinator for 1988 National Convention in Denver. National Board of Directors since 1988, served as National Leadership Development Chair, 1988-1990 and National Finance Chair, 1990-present. Recipient of Chapter and Sectional Distinguished Service Keys. Member of AICPA, Colorado Society of CPAs and the Financial Management Association. Life Member and Silver Founders Circle Torchbearer. He lives in Englewood, Colorado, with his wife, Judy and daughters Mallory and Jocelyn. 16 ---------- REGIONAL DIRECTORS These ten Brothers serve Alpha Phi Omega as Regional Directors. There are ten Regions in the Fraternity, and each is headed by a Regional Director elected by the chapters in that Region. All of these Brothers have had extensive experience in the Fraternity. They bring to their posts substantial leadership experience and a commitment to improving Alpha Phi Omega. Regional Directors are your representatives on the National board. While they work closely with and through Sectional Chairs, it is essential that chapters communicate with them directly. They want to hear from you and learn what you would like Alpha Phi Omega to do on a National level. REGION 1 M. Tomusiak Alpha Chi '74 New England, New Jersey, New York City and Long Island, Puerto Rico Generally known as "mrn." Systems Engineer, Kenan Systems Corporation, Cambridge, Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Served Alpha Chi as Service Vice President, Membership Vice President, President. In 1977, received Chapter Distinguished Service Key and MIT Compton Award for outstanding community service. Served New England in Section as staff member, Sectional Representative to Epsilon Delta and Omicron Iota chapters, and Awarded Section 95 Distinguished Service Key in 1989. Participated in every National Convention since 1974. Contributed to many sectional regional and national conferences and committees, including sectional Resource Workshops, Long Range Planning Committee, 1988 National Convention, Boston in '92 Convention Bid Committee and the 1992 National Convention in Boston. Life Member; Silver Founders Circle torchbearer. Boston Museum of Science Volunteer. Region 1 Director since the 1988 National Convention. REGION 2 Warren G. Weidman Mu Eta '58 Delaware, New York {except New York City and Long Island}, Central and Eastern Pennsylvania Lead Project/Project control Systems Engineer, Gilbert Commonwealth, Inc. Holds B.S. Degrees from Albright College and Drexel University, and MBA from Drexel. Director, Standard and Practices Board {S & P} Board of Instrument Society of America {ISA}; ISA Vice President Elect, Standard and Practices Board {1990-92}, Vice President {1992-94}; ISA S & P achievement award {1986}; National Standards and Practices Award {1990}. Past President and Director, Lehigh Valley Section ISA. Instructor in technical courses for company and various local colleges. Professional Engineer. Has served Alpha Phi Omega as Sectional Representative, Sectional Chair, and Region 2 Director from 1968-74 and 1976- present. Executive committeeman, 1974-76. Received Philadelphia APO alumni "Man of the Year" award in 1965. Section 88/89 Distinguished Service Key, 1980, and Section 92 Distinguished Service key, 1982. Region 2 distinguished Service Key, 1981. Leadership Development Award, 1985. Life Member of the National Board of Directors, 1988. Senior Member of the Instrument Society of America, Lutheran Church School Superintendent for 20 years. Single. Lives in Reading, Pennsylvania.
REGION 3 Lee Correll Xi Zeta '84 District of Columbia, Maryland, North Carolina, and Virginia Information Center/System Administration Team Member, Burke Consortium, Inc., Burke, Virginia. Pledged Xi Zeta Chapter, Rochester Institute of Technology. Elected Chapter Secretary. Charter Brother and first Chapter President, Alpha Beta Omega Chapter, Old Dominion University, serving in many other chapter offices as well in 1988. Assisted with rechartering of Omicron Phi Chapter, University of Richmond, and alpha Gamma chi Chapter, Frostburg State University. Advisor, Nu Rho Chapter, college of William and Mary. Participant in 1984, 1990, and 1992 National conventions. Designed and presented workshops at the sectional, regional and national levels. Elected Section 84 chair, Spring 1992. Elected Region 3 Director, 1992 National Convention. Awarded the Section 84 Distinguished Service Key, 1993. Life Member. Webelos Den and Explorer Post leader. Member of U.S. Junior Chamber of Commerce. Volunteer member, D.C. Cares. Lives in Springfield, Virginia. Single. REGION 4 Bob Adams Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Western Kentucky, South Carolina, and Tennessee REGION 5 John R. Anderson Delta Gamma, '74 Ohio, West Virginia, Western Pennsylvania, Eastern Kentucky Benefits Department Chief, Unemployment Compensation Division, Ohio Bureau of Employment Services, Columbus, Ohio. B.A. English, Ohio University, 1974. Undergraduate Pledgemaster and Service Vice President. Section 57 Staff Member, 1975-76. Section 57 chair, 1976-1988. Co-founder Delta Gamma Alumni Association. Section 57 Distinguished Service Key, Region 5 Distinguished Service Key. Chapter Presidents Workshop staff member and chair. Leadership Development Experience workshop staff member. Life Member and Silver Torchbearer. Attended National Conventions in '76, '78, and '82-'92. Past member Alumni Long-Range Planning Committee. Elected Region 5 Director at 1988 convention. 1986 Outstanding Young Men in America. Past member of State of Ohio's Subcommittee on volunteerism. Lancaster (Ohio) Family YMCA Program subcommittee. Columbus BUC Employee's Credit Union Board of Directors. 17 ---------- REGION 6 Bobby M. Hainline Chi Mu '71 Northeastern Illinois, Indiana, Michigan Product Development Engineer, Light Truck Division, Ford Motor company, Dearborn, Michigan. B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Wayne State University. Charter President of Chi Mu Chapter at Henry Ford Community College. Served as Section 54 Vice Chair and Chair. Served as Region 6 Treasurer, Alumni President for Chi Mu Chapter. Received Chapter Distinguished Service Key (1975), Section 54 Distinguished Service Key (1981), and Region 6 Distinguished Service Key (1982). Recipient of Americanism Citation by the City of Livonia, 1981, for outstanding contributions to the community. Attended all National Conventions since 1974. Life Member, Silver Founders Circle Torchbearer, Eagle Scout, Life Member of NESA, 32nd Degree Master Mason, APO Codicil Club member. Elected Region 6 Director in 1984. Married. REGION 7 Neal Farmer Alpha Rho '76 Louisianna, Mississippi, New Mexico, Texas Sportswriter for the Houston Chronicle. Graduated from the University of Texas at Austin in 1979 with a bachelor of journalism degree. Chapter President of Alpha Rho, as well as administrative vice president, reporter, and Scouting director. A former advisor to the chapter at Texas Tech (Beta Sigma) and the chapter at the University of Houston (Delta Omega). He received the Chapter Distinguished Service Key. Served as Section 40 chair and received the Sectional Distinguished Service Key. Chair of the Time and Place Committee at the 1978 National Convention in Nashville. He was a delegate to the 1976, 1986, and 1988 National Conventions. Eagle Scout, Order of the Arrow, Brotherhood. Life Member and Silver Torchbearer. Married. REGION 8 Chris Nelms Beta Psi '85 Arkansas, Colorado, Southwestern Illinois, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Wyoming Principal Specialist, Industrial Engineering-McDonnell Douglas Aerospace Company-Eastern Division, St. Louis, Missouri. Presently part of an MRPII Process Transition Team. M.B.A. Organizational Management, Maryville University; B.S. Secondary Education Industrial/Vocational Emphasis, Southeast Missouri State University. Pledged Beta Psi in fall '82, elected Best Pledge. Served Beta Psi in various leadership capacities including Membership Vice President, Service Vice President, and President; Elected best active. Voting delegate at 1982 & 1984 National Conventions. Chaired Nominations Reference Committee, 1984. Attended 1986-1992 National Conventions. Upon graduation, appointed Region 7 Alumni Director. Shortly thereafter appointed then subsequently elected Section 49 Chair. Advisor to Delta Delta chapter, St. Louis University. Served the National Fraternity as the 1990 National Convention Coordinator. Assisted in conducting multiple Chapter President Workshops in and around the Midwest. Recipient of Beta Psi Chapter DSK and Section 49 DSK. Life Member, NESA. Order of the Arrow, Brotherhood. Member of Phi Mu Alpha (Professional Music). Member, American Production & Inventory Control Society. Senior Member, Society of Manufacturing Engineers. Member, Institute of Industrial Engineers. Resides in St. Louis, Missouri with wife, Kim (Mc Clanahan), Beta Psi, '88 and daughter, Lauren, age 3. REGION 9 Charlie Zimmerman Omicron '84 Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin Systems Engineer, Caterpillar, Inc. B.S.E.(1987) and MS(1989) in Industrial and Management Engineering from the University of Iowa. Registered Engineer in Training, State of Iowa. Rechartering Member of Omicron Chapter in 1984; Served as Vice President of Membership and in various other positions. Received Chapter Distinguished Service Key in 1986. Served as University of Iowa Student Activities Board Director. Currently serving Omicron as Chapter Advisor. Served as Section 21 Vice Chair, Vice Chair for Extension, and Region 9 Scouting Committee Chair. Delegate to 1984-1992 National Conventions. Life Member. Founding Member Omicron Alumni Association. Member of National Society of Professional Engineers, National Eagle Scout Association, and Order of the Arrow(Vigil Honor). Active as explorer post advisor. Region 9 Director since 1990. Married to Melissa (Tiemann), Omicron '89. REGION 10 Allen Wong, D.D.S. Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington A private practice dentist in Roseville California, and staff dentist at Highland General Hospital, Oakland, California. Received his dental degree from University of the Pacific-School of Dentistry in San Francisco and did his undergraduate training at University of the Pacific at Stockton, where he was a charter member. Past offices include Chapter Service Vice President and President; Sectional Vice Chair, Chair and Sectional Representative to Iota Phi (UC-Davis, CA) and elected Region 10 Director at the 1990 National Convention. Rechartering member and past advisory chair of both Mu Zeta (SFSU, CA) and Omicron Zeta (CSU-Hayward, CA), past Advisory chair, Kappa Sigma (CSU-Sacramento, CA), Honorary Member, Eta Psi (CSU-Chico, CA). Regional DSK, Sectional DSK, and Chapter DSK from Alpha Alpha Xi and Mu Zeta. Leadership Development and Chapter Presidents Workshop Staff. Life Member, Red Cross CPR Instructor, Roseville Chamber of commerce ambassador, Optimist International, University of the Pacific Dental School Instructor, Concord Masonic Lodge, Alpha Kappa Lambda National, Delta Sigma Delta Professional Fraternity, Sacramento District Dental Society member, American Dental Association and California Dental Association. 18 ----------- APO'S NATIONAL EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR The National Executive Director is the chief administrative officer of the Fraternity. His responsibility encompasses all administrative and organizational aspects of the Fraternity, and he reports directly to the National President and the National Board of Directors. Additionally, he is: - ex-officio, non-voting secretary of the National Board of Directors and its Executive Committee and of the Endowment Fund Trustees; - general editor of all Fraternity publications; - the Registered Agent of Alpha Phi Omega, Incorporated and the keeper of its official records, seal and minutes. Our National Executive Director is Patrick W. Burke. A graduate of the University of Kansas in Lawrence, he earned a B.A. in speech communication in 1966, a B.S. in English and education in 1970, and an M.S. in school administration in 1973. He is a lieutenant colonel in the Army Reserve. Pat was recognized as a Certified Association Executive (CAE) in 1986. He was a Cub Scout, Boy Scout, Explorer, Assistant Scoutmaster, Cubmaster, Webelo leader and Order of the Arrow member. Prior to his appointment as National Executive Director, he was director of extension and public relations for Sertoma International. He is a Life Member, Torchbearer, Honorary Member of Zeta Beta Chapter and Honorary Advisor of Delta Chapter. He lives in Independence, Missouri, with his wife, Jackie. Pat has two children, Erin and John.
APO'S DIRECTOR OF CHAPTER SERVICES In addition to our National Executive Director, Alpha Phi Omega's professional staff includes a Director of Chapter Services. Her responsibilities include working with the Membership and Extension program and supervising service to the chapters. She reports to the National Executive Director. Our current Director of Chapter Services is Judy Mitchell. She has been with the Fraternity since February 1972. Judy attended Kansas City Community College, 1963-64. Prior to joining Alpha Phi Omega's national staff, she was manager of the Multi-Peril Department at Thomas McGee and Sons, Commercial Insurance Agents. Judy is an Honorary Member of Iota Chapter, member of the Mid-America Society of Association Executives and the American Business Women's Association. She is also a Camp Fire leader, past president of her parish's Women's Circle and a member of the parish's Long-Range Planning Committee. She lives in Gladstone, Missouri, with her husband, Mike, and three children, Christine, Melinda and Johnny. 19 ---------- SERVICES OF THE NATIONAL OFFICE I. National Service to Members: A. The National Office keeps permanent records of all members by chapter as well as by the name of the member. This ever-expanding file now records more than 226,000 members in 656 chapter groupings. B. The National Office issues an identification card to members at the time of their initiation, together with a certificate of membership suitable for framing. Advisors and honorary members also receive these identification cards and certificates. C. Congratulatory cards are issued to each new pledge recorded Nationally. These are sent to the chapter president for presentation. D. Pledge Manuals and other informative publications are supplied without charge. So are pledge and active applications, membership transfer forms, and jewelry order forms. II. National Service to Chapters: A. Torch and Trefoil, the national magazine, is published four times during each academic year. Photographs and articles feature service projects, chapter activities, new chapters, sectional meetings, and matters of general interest to the Fraternity. Copies are provided for actives, advisors, pledges, and life members. B. A series of Leadership handbooks for chapter officers, advisors, and committee members describe the organization, operation, and procedures for the Fraternity. Suggestions for chapter programs and service projects are included and chapter administration is outlined. C. The Pledge Manual, furnished to each new pledge, outlines the history and objectives of Alpha Phi Omega and the duties and opportunities of each new pledge in the development of Leadership, Friendship, and Service. D. Questions and Answers, an informational booklet designed especially for college administrators, prospective members, and groups forming new chapters of Alpha Phi Omega, includes a listing of service projects that chapters have actually conducted as well as a roster of active chapters. E. National Bylaws, as adopted by the National Convention, is available to all chapters. This includes the Standard Chapter Articles of Association, which serves as the constitution for each chapter. F. Ritual books are provided to all chapters for pledge and initiation ceremonies, as prescribed by National Convention action. G. Service bulletins and informational exchanges are sent to chapters. H. Organizational guide for preparatory groups outlines the steps to be taken in applying for chapter status in Alpha Phi Omega. I. New chapters are presented at installation with an engraved charter bearing the name of the college or university, the name of the chapter, the date of installation, and the names of all charter members and advisors. J. Hundreds of orders annually for Alpha Phi Omega insignia, decals, armbands, notebooks, name badges, and other special supplies are processed, packaged, and mailed by the National Office. K. More than 1,000 individual letters a month are written to chapter officers, Sectional Chairmen, Sectional Representatives, Board Members, chapter advisors, and alumni. L. Chapter reports are received and processed. Chapter suggestions and ideas for service projects derived from these are shared in service bulletins and in the national magazine. 20 ----------- FRANK REED HORTON -- OUR FATHER "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 to 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 March 1929 "The Lightbearer" 21 ---------- THE "CHIEF" 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 buoyance of his spirit, and the audacity of his courage. 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." 22 ---------- OUR PRESIDENTS FRANK REED HORTON 1925-1931 (See page 8 - Our Founders)
DR. H. ROE BARTLE 1931-1946 Dr. H. Roe Bartle, affectionately known as "Chief," became affiliated with Alpha Phi Omega in 1929, as Founder and Scouting Advisor of Iota Chapter at Park College, Parkville, Missouri. He was then Scout Executive of the Kansas City Area Council and later served several years as president of Missouri Valley College. He served two terms as Mayor of Kansas City, Missouri. The Alpha Phi Omega Convention of 1931 elected this dynamic leader to succeed our Founder as the top officer of our Fraternity. He was repeatedly re-elected and served as National President until 1946, when, as his choosing, he relinquished this responsibility. The Chief led our Fraternity in nationwide growth. He secured the endorsement of the National Council, Boy Scouts of America, and obtained the approval of college presidents and deans in all parts of the nation. Upon his recommendation, in 1932, Sidney B. North was employed as the first National Executive Secretary. From 18 chapters in 1931, under his outstanding leadership, the Fraternity expanded to 109 campuses by 1946, and achievement all the more significant in view of the Depression and World War II years. Brother Bartle passed away on May 9, 1974.
DEAN ARNO NOWOTNY 1946-1950 Dean Arno Nowotny, known as "Shorty," became affiliated with Alpha Phi Omega in Alpha Rho Chapter at the University of Texas in 1938. As Dean of Student Life at the University, he took great interest in the Fraternity, and was elected National President by the 1946 National Convention. He named state chairmen to expand Alpha Phi omega and sold more deans on the values and usefulness of the Fraternity. During his presidency, the number of chapters doubled from 109 to 227 and membership grew rapidly. Brother Nowotny passed away on April 11, 1982.
PROFESSOR DANIEL DEN UYL 1950-1954 Professor Daniel Den Uyl was elected National President of Alpha Phi Omega in 1950. He brought to the national leadership a rich experience as advisor to Alpha Gamma Chapter at Purdue University. Wherever he traveled, whether on Scouting, university, or Fraternity business, he promoted Alpha Phi Omega through his friendliness and genuine interest in Service. He continued actively in his chapter and on the National Board of Directors until his death in 1961.
M.R. DISBOROUGH 1954-1958 The 1954 National Convention elected M.R. Disborough as National President. Brother Disborough, who became affiliated with Alpha Phi Omega in 1936 as a charter member of Alpha Tau Chapter at Butler University, was the first undergraduate Brother to rise through the ranks to the Presidency. Under his administration, a special emphasis was placed on the selection and appointment of Sectional Chairs, a plan of organization which has continued and is in operation in the 50 Alpha Phi Omega sections throughout the United States. Brother Disborough passed away in 1980.
WILLIAM S. ROTH 1958-1962 Elected National President by the 1958 National Convention, Bill Roth traveled widely, building morale, strengthening chapter programs, and pushing the expansion of Alpha Phi Omega. He originally became affiliated in 1949 as an active member of Rho Chapter at the University of North Carolina. Among Brother Roth's accomplishments was the extension of Alpha Phi Omega to Alaska with the chartering of Nu Omega Chapter at the University of Alaska in 1962. In his first term as National President, Joseph Scanlon was appointed National Executive Director.
DR. LESTER R. STEIG 1962-1964 Dr. Lester R. Steig, an outstanding administrator with the San Francisco Unified School District, was elected by the 1962 National Convention to serve as National President. Dr. Steig, who first joined Alpha Phi Omega in 1937 as an advisor to Alpha Lambda Chapter at North Dakota State University, applied his talents to expanding Alpha Phi Omega and made many friends for our Fraternity throughout his term of office. He has served in numerous capacities in youth leadership, both locally and nationally.
TOM T. GALT, M.D. 1964-1966 Tom T. Galt, M.D., known as "T square," was elected by the 1964 National Convention as Alpha Phi Omega's eighth National President. He first became affiliated in 1948 as an active member of Delta Kappa Chapter at Emory University, and has taken an ardent interest in our Fraternity through the years. In his tenure as National President, the sustaining membership program was inaugurated to obtain additional operating funds. National Service to chapters was expanded, and a long-range plan for growth and service was drafted. 23 ---------- E. ROSS FORMAN 1966-1968 The 1966 national Convention selected E. Ross Forman of Philadelphia as National President. Brother Forman first became a member of the Fraternity in 1948 as a charter member of Zeta Theta Chapter at Drexel University. During his term a Constitutional Convention was held in 1967 at Norman, Oklahoma, a new set of National Bylaws was adopted, and the Fraternity's incorporation moved to the state of Missouri. Leadership training sessions for Sectional Chairs were inaugurated and held in Chicago and Atlanta and at Yale University.
DR. GLEN T. NYGREEN 1968-1970 Dr. Glen T. Nygreen became affiliated with Alpha Phi Omega as an advisor to Gamma Alpha Chapter at the University of Washington in 1947. Since that time he has maintained a keen interest in the activities and growth of our Fraternity. Dr. Nygreen, who was elected by the 1968 National Convention, is a distinguished educator and a leader in the field of student personnel, and his guidance resulted in many outstanding developments during his term in office.
AUBREY B. HAMILTON 1970-1972 Aubrey B. Hamilton joined Alpha Phi Omega in 1936 as a charter member of Alpha Phi Chapter at Washington University in St. Louis. He was elected National President by the 1970 National Convention and served with distinction until his death in March of 1972. Brother Hamilton, a prominent St. Louis attorney, developed the "Task Force" concept of study of areas of vital concern to Alpha Phi Omega. During President Hamilton's tenure, Joseph Scanlon retired and Roger A. Sherwood was appointed National Executive Director. Brother Hamilton passed away on March 10, 1972.
LUCIUS E. YOUNG, LTC, RET. 1972-1974 Lucius E. Young came to Alpha Phi Omega as co-founder of Zeta Phi Chapter at Howard University. He succeeded to the Presidency on the death of Aubrey Hamilton in March of 1972. The 1972 National Convention elected him to a term in his own right. Col. Young served his country as a military officer, a Professional Scouter and a Professor of Military Science at Howard. He traveled the country extensively, visiting many chapter and Sectional Conferences throughout his term of office.
LAWRENCE L. HIRSCH, M.D. 1974-1978 Lawrence L. Hirsch, M.D., affectionately known as "Pinky," was initiated into Beta Gamma Chapter at Central YMCA College in Chicago in 1940. He is a founder of the Fraternity's Alumni Movement. He was elected President by the 1974 National Convention and was re-elected in 1976. Under Dr. Hirsch's leadership, the committee system of the Board was strengthened and the services provided by the National Fraternity were expanded significantly. He provided strong leadership during difficult days for Alpha Phi Omega.
LORIN A. JURVIS 1978-1980 Lorin A. Jurvis joined Alpha Phi Omega as a member of Delta Nu Chapter at Yale University in 1953. He served the Fraternity as Chapter President, Sectional Chair, Region III Director, and National Vice President, and was elected National President by the 1978 National Convention. Brother Jurvis distinguished himself as National president by strengthening the Fraternity's relationship with Scouting and college administrators, by providing an increased awareness of the Fraternity through a strong public relations program, and by developing a solid administration through the National Board of Directors.
DR. C.P. ZLATKOVICH 1980-1982 Dr. C.P. Zlatkovich was elected Alpha Phi Omega's fifteenth National President at the Los Angeles Convention in 1980. He was initiated into Alpha Rho Chapter at the University of Texas at Austin in 1964 and had served in several roles, including Region VII Director and National Finance Chair. He is a faculty member in the College of Business Administration at University of Texas at El Paso. The encouragement of a spirit of innovation was the theme of Dr. Zlatkovich's presidency, and his term was a time of growth for the Fraternity. Under his leadership, the Fraternity developed a series of goals for the future and modernized the national office. During his term, Darrell Spoon was appointed to serve as Alpha Phi Omega's fourth National Executive Director. 24 ---------- EARLE M. HERBERT 1982-1986 Earle Herbert joined Alpha Phi Omega as a member of Chi Chapter at the University of California-Los Angeles (UCLA) in 1959. During his service with the Fraternity, he has received the Chapter Distinguished Service Award (1960), National Distinguished Service Award (1978), Regional Distinguished Service Key (1982), and Distinguished Alumnus Key (1988). He was Region X Director, 1968-80. He was elected by acclamation as President in 1982 and 1984. During his terms the Fraternity saw improved communication with all chapter and a greatly enlarged leadership development program. The international aspects of Alpha Phi Omega were highlighted during his second term. Also during this period of time, Patrick W. Burke was selected as our fifth National Executive Director. Brother Herbert is the administrative officer of Surgical Services, Veterans Administration Medical Center, Los Angeles, California.
DR. STAN CARPENTER 1986-1990 Stan was activated in 1968 into Xi Omicron Chapter at Tarleton State College in Stephenville, Texas. He has served the Fraternity as Region IV Director, 1976-78; National Service Chair, 1978-84; and National Vice President,1984-86. He was elected President by the 1986 National Convention and re-elected in 1988. He received Distinguished Service Keys from Xi Omicron Chapter and Region IV; he received the National Distinguished Service Award at the 1990 National Convention. During his tenure the Fraternity realized the construction of the first permanent National Office (in Independence, Missouri). Also during that time, the Fraternity completed computerization of the National Office, increased membership and chapters, and, re-established and strengthened its relationship with the Boy Scouts of America. Dr. Carpenter earned his doctorate in counseling and student personnel in higher education from the University of Georgia. He is associate professor of Education Administration and Coordinator of the Higher Education Administration Program at Texas A&M.
OUR NATIONAL EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS
SIDNEY B. NORTH was the first person to serve as the National Executive Secretary. His period of administration extended from 1932 to 1960. Brother North then worked for Rotary International until he retired in 1973. He was a Life Member of the National Board of Directors. Brother North passed away in January 1989.
JOSEPH SCANLON was the second National Executive Secretary. His term as administrator of our Fraternity was from 1960 to 1972, and during that time his title was changed to National Executive Director. He was also a Life Member of the National Board of Directors and was the Executive Director of Shepherd's Center in Kansas City, Missouri, from 1972 to 1987. Brother Scanlon died on June 6, 1992.
ROGER SHERWOOD served as National Executive Director from 1972 to 1982. He is a Life Member of the National Board of Directors and is the Executive Director of the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine in Kansas City, Missouri.
DARRELL SPOON was National Executive Director from 1981 to 1984. Brother Spoon is in business in Kansas City, Missouri. 25 ---------- SECTIONAL AND REGIONAL STAFFS The alumni volunteer effort in serving chapters on a Sectional and Regional basis is one of Alpha Phi Omega's real strengths. Each Section, composed of the chapters within a given geographical area, elects a Sectional Chair to oversee Sectional operations. The Chair in turn appoints a staff, which can include Sectional Vice Chairs and Sectional Representatives to assist in the Sectional 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 46-49 of this Manual. SECTIONAL AND REGIONAL CONFERENCES Sectional Conferences are held at least annually by every section. Some sections hold two meetings, one in the fall and one in the spring. Regional Conferences are generally held in odd-numbered years, usually during the fall. Conferences provide a forum during which chapters exchange ideas and seek solutions to common problems. Conference programs usually include discussion of items of national, regional and local interest. Also, there are leadership development seminars and workshops, which usually are more extensive at a Regional Conference. One of the major benefits resulting from these conferences is the fellowship with Brothers from other chapters. Informal gatherings held at these meetings provide for a free flow of information, an invaluable aid in solving problems. Board Members are frequently in attendance in order to provide for two-way communication on matters of concern to both the chapters and to the National Fraternity. 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 and energy in promoting and extending Alpha Phi Omega's program of Service and in providing guidance and assistance to chapters. These dedicated Brothers deserve the appreciation and cooperation of the entire Fraternity for helping through Alpha Phi Omega to make our world a better place. THE FRATERNITY WORLD The college fraternity system in the United States came into being with the founding of Phi Beta Kappa on December 5, 1776, at the College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, Virginia. It was a social club of five students, and it had all the features which characterize the modern fraternity -- a ritual, with secret obligations, and a motto, grip and badge. Now it is the most highly regarded scholastic honorary society in America. William and Mary closed in 1781, and the college fraternity system would have been dead if it had not been for a grant that was given to one of the members to establish chapters at Yale (1780) and Harvard (1781). During the century and a half that followed, more than 400 college organizations (honorary, social and professional) have been founded, deriving their names from the Greek alphabet. Of these, Alpha Phi Omega is the only national fraternity with is devoted essentially to service. Alpha Phi Omega chapters, although prohibited by the Bylaws from joining inter fraternity councils, normally work closely with other fraternities and sororities, frequently sponsoring joint service projects and seeking cooperation for APO projects. We believe that Alpha Phi Omega captures the best parts of the FRATERNITY ideal. FRATERNITY implies a common bond, a united army that can go anywhere and conquer anything. It is an alliance that is lifelong. This unselfish sharing of ideas, interests, successes and even failures is indeed what FRATERNITY is all about. And that is what Alpha Phi Omega is all about. 26 ---------- LEADERSHIP Have you ever checked the definition of leadership in Webster's? Well, it really isn't defined, and maybe that's because leadership means different things to different people. Whenever leadership is described, it is usually through a story or a moral or someone's experience. Everyone has a favorite definition, and every definition is a little different. Alpha Phi Omega teaches us through our principles of Leadership, Friendship and Service that we are the architects of our own ambitions and that each of us has the opportunity to develop ourselves to be whatever we seek to be. In the areas of leadership, from within our own Fraternity, people are transformed from followers to leaders sometimes without really being aware of the development. It can happen gradually, or it might happen overnight...today a follower, tomorrow a leader. Realistically, leadership is a matter of development, APO develops leaders, and we are very proud of that. As we grow, we seek qualities of leadership, and throughout our lives, we pursue the development of those qualities and the development of other "well- rounding" qualities. Through our leadership development program in Alpha Phi Omega, we are able to develop ourselves. And, as we aspire to greater things in life, we become aware of limiting factors...that we can't control the external forces that shape our destiny until we control and develop what we have inside of us. We discover our own talents and strive to better our skills. We study, we learn, we practice... Once we do these things for ourselves, we learn to externalize our qualities and in the real sense, we are developing our leadership abilities. We become aware that Alpha Phi Omega is showing us the importance of leadership. Alpha Phi Omega is the tool that provides an atmosphere where brothers can develop and learn. Together we make and provide tremendous opportunities for our brothers to make meaningful contributions to the lives of those with whom we come in contact. Leadership is a skill which can be learned. Recognizing that, Alpha Phi Omega has organized a program to aid brothers to do so. Each year we have workshops and seminars to help you. Listed below are the major components of this program. a) LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP: A 6 1/2 hour session which utilizes a variety of techniques, including group discussion, role playing, problem solving, and a minimum of formal presentation. The concentration is on the development of personal skills, including communication, decision making, leadership style and uses of resources. The LDW is offered at sectional and regional conferences as well as the National Convention. b) CHAPTER PRESIDENT'S WORKSHOP: A weekend long program for chapter presidents, service vice presidents and membership vice presidents, as well as for sectional staff. It focuses on how a chapter should be operated and the specific function of each of these officers in its administration. Goal setting and planning to meet those goals as well as some personal skill development are included. The CPW is offered several times every summer at locations throughout the country as well as an occasional presentation at other times. c) ADVISOR SEMINARS: A package of several seminars for and about chapter advisors is available for presentation at conferences. It includes a seminar on the "Care and Feeding of Chapter Advisors" which considers chapter-advisor relations, communications and the different expectations of each, as well as retention and utilization of advisors. Another seminar is for chapters advisors only and concentrates on counseling skills and guidance. d) WRITTEN MATERIALS: A number of publications are currently available which will help you. Among these publications are the -Leadership Series-, which includes handbooks for the Chapter President, Service Vice President, Membership Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary, and Guide to Conference Planning; a -Public Relations Handbook-; and an -Advisor's Handbook-. e) CHAPTER PROGRAM PLANNING CONFERENCE: One of the most important programs available to you, this annual chapter evaluation and planning session should be conducted by every chapter. It is the best method to develop a chapter program which reflects the interests of the brothers. The Chapter Program Planning Conference provides a method to -review- the chapter's performance in the areas of service, membership, leadership development and finance. It also establishes goals for the next year. In addition to the programs described above, the Leadership Development Committee is always developing new seminar ideas and other materials for use by chapters. There is an extensive program offered at every National Convention. Materials have also been developed for use by your sectional chairman and other volunteers. Of course, none of these programs will help you unless you decide to take advantage of them. Attend your next sectional and/or regional conference and participate in the seminars which are presented. If your chapter does not have any of the written materials on hand, ask the secretary to contact the National Office for them. If you have any questions or suggestions about anything in the area of leadership development, write to the National Leadership Development Chairman in care of the National Office.
FRIENDSHIP What is a friend? Someone who is loyal? Popular? Trustworthy? Understanding? Dependable? Two qualities usually take top honors: Dependability and Trustworthiness. A friend is someone who likes you despite your faults, one who is honest and loyal toward you, one who brings out the best in you and overlooks the weak things that you do. If you fail the friend gives you confidence, and if you do something wrong, inspires you to do it right, thereby giving you a sense of belonging. Friendship is a give-and-take relationship. True friendship is measured by the amount of respect and devotion you feel and practice. A friend has a good sense of humor; uses good judgment, and will help you in difficulties; is considerate and not ashamed to be with you; does not tell jokes about you or turn away from you because another person may refuse to associate with you. A friend is someone you can turn to in time of need and to whom you can tell your troubles in confidence. A friend does not have to be the most outstanding, the smartest, the best dressed or the best looking person you know, but instead may be an ordinary but sensible person in whom you trust. A friend will give you the right information at the right time, and a trustworthy friend is one to whom you can tell things you don't want retold. Two friends must share interest but should not cling just to each other, ignoring other friends. Above all, the way to have a friend is to be a friend. 27 ---------- SERVICE "To be of service is a solid foundation for contentment in this world." -- Charles William Eliot Our chapter service programs provide many opportunities for the development of social awareness, friendships and leadership skills. Participation in our Service program helps make Alpha Phi Omega the unique fraternal organization that it is. The Fraternity has established "four fields of service" in which chapters would be involved. These are: SERVICE TO THE CAMPUS: Each chapter should carry out projects that benefit the campus and fellow students. SERVICE TO YOUTH AND THE COMMUNITY: Chapters should include projects which benefit the community and its residents. Service to youth -- especially the Scouting movements -- is a special area of consideration. SERVICE TO THE NATION: Each chapter should develop projects which have an impact beyond the campus and community. SERVICE TO THE MEMBERS: Service projects that directly benefit the members of the chapter should be included. Sponsoring leadership workshops, Fraternity conferences, fellowship events and academic support groups are some of the ways Brothers can challenge and support each other. As a new member, you have a responsibility to contribute ideas, interest and desire to the planning of the service program. "We've always done it that way" is neither a reason to continue a program, drop it, or refuse to add innovative projects. As the membership of your chapter constantly changes, its needs, as well as those of your campus and community, change as well. The chapter program must reflect these changes. Balance is the key to any great chapter service program. While all service projects can provide both leadership development and fellowship opportunities the benefits vary with the size and duration of the project. As you develop a service program, there are a variety of factors to consider: LARGE OR SMALL? Large projects, involving most of the chapter, provide a greater opportunity for your members to work closely with each other. They may also present a chance to involve members from other chapters or other organizations. Several small projects will increase the chapters' diversity and meet the interests of a greater number of your Brothers. TRADITIONAL OR NEW? Traditional (repeated annually, quarterly, etc.) service projects give a chapter a sense of continuity and history. They must be evaluated periodically to determine if they still meet a real need. New projects often have a sense of challenge and excitement which strengthens the chapter's morale. "PEOPLE" OR "WORK-TYPE"? Projects with direct contact with people (visiting patients in a convalescent hospital or assisting a Girl Scout Troop) have a strong appeal to some members. Others are more interested in activities which have a longer lasting impact, such as building a nature trail in a national park or painting equipment in a community playground. CHAPTER INITIATED OR ASSISTED? Service projects suggested, planned or carried out by chapter members provide a variety of leadership opportunities, as well as a way of utilizing the talents and resources of the members. Assisting at projects planned by others is usually less challenging but does promote Alpha Phi Omega and enhance opportunities for cooperation. In addition to the above, Alpha Phi Omega encourages every chapter to participate in several national activities which are designed to enhance our impact on the nation. Each National Convention selects a "Program of Emphasis," which focuses service activities on a particular area. The 1990 National Convention designated "EDUCATION: THE BIG PAY-OFF" as the 1991-92 Program of Emphasis. Each Chapter's annual program should include at least on project in this area. The first Saturday of November has been designated "NATIONAL SERVICE DAY" by the Fraternity. This is a day when every chapter is encouraged to carry out a high profile service project with a related theme. The 1990 National Convention designated "LITERACY" as the theme for Service Day, 1991 and "CAREER AWARENESS" for 1992. Finally, the Fraternity dedicates the Fall Pledge Class on a national level. In conjunction with this dedication, the fall pledge class of every chapter is asked to conduct a service project in an area selected by the Pledge Class Honoree. In developing and executing a chapter service program, both the Brothers and those being served should benefit. Brothers should feel good about the quality of volunteer work they have done. They should feel challenged and have had the opportunity to learn new skills and strengthen friendships. However long you are involved with Alpha Phi Omega, as a student or as an alumnus the philosophy of service, the leadership skills and the joy of helping others should remain with you. This commitment to our three Cardinal Principles is one of the continuing benefits of membership in Alpha Phi Omega. 28 ---------- SCOUTING AND ALPHA PHI OMEGA Scouting and Alpha Phi Omega share philosophies. Alpha Phi Omega is founded on the principles of Scouting. Your first reaction to Scouting may be thoughts of boys helping little old ladies across streets or girls in green uniforms selling those good-tasting cookies. That common perception is not one many college students feel comfortable with. So let's look at our Scouting relationship and see why we have a strong bond with the Scouting movements. The worldwide Scouting movement can be traced back to Lord Baden-Powell, who founded Boy Scouts in England in 1908. This was followed shortly by the founding of the Girl Scouts By Juliet Lowe. Similarity of purpose, philosophy, and ideals was inevitable. Both programs are based on the concept of helping others without expecting a reward. While that concept is common to all Scouting programs worldwide, it has special significance in the United States. The spirit of volunteerism and helping others was established prior to the 20th century. Our early colonists developed a strong sense of helping neighbors and others in need. This gave Scouting a strong base on which to build. From its inception, the BSA has delivered a strong philosophy in simple terms boys can understand -- the Scout Motto, the Scout Slogan, the Scout Oath and the Scout Law. Frank Reed Horton observed that Scouts, applying these principles, often sacrificed something personal to help someone else. This philosophy, he decided, could provide the foundation for a college fraternity -- Alpha Phi Omega. He sought out men who shared this belief -- former Scouts during themselves. In this manner, he started the Fraternity at Lafayette College. Rapid growth followed. Scouting was recognized for its positive development of young men. College administrators quickly recognized that a Fraternity carrying ideals to the campus would aid in the positive development of students. Frank Reed Horton's purpose was to make Alpha Phi Omega a college organization that cooperated with all youth movements, especially Scouting. At first, membership was restricted to former leaders, including H. Roe Bartle. He was instrumental in gaining recognition for Alpha Phi Omega from the National Council of the Boy Scouts of America as the National Honorary Scout Fraternity in 1932. This expanded interest in the Scouting movement. The philosophy of the Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts is very similar, although the programs are quite different. Alpha Phi Omega desires to have a strong relationship with both movements. Our relationship with the Boy Scouts is a formal one. The National President and Chief Scout Executive (or their nominees) serve on our National Board of Directors. We participate in major national events of the BSA, such as National Jamborees, National Explorer Congresses, National Order of the Arrow conferences, and National Council Meetings. We have no formal relationship with the Girl Scouts. We are working to create a closer relationship and to develop a better understanding between the two national organizations. On a chapter level, however, the involvement with both the Boy Scouts and the Girl Scouts is similar. Chapters provide unit leaders, staff for special events and other assistance. With a better understanding of why Scouting's principles and ours are so closely related, you will enjoy your experience in Alpha Phi Omega more. Service to Scouting is an important aspect of a strong service program. Every chapter should include it in their service activities. The Scout Oath On my honor I will do my best to do my duty to God and my country and to obey the Scout Law; To help other people at all times; To keep myself physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight.
The Scout Law A SCOUT IS: Trustworthy Obedient Loyal Cheerful Helpful Thrifty Friendly Brave Courteous Clean Kind Reverent 29 ---------- HERE ARE SOME EXAMPLES OF WAYS TO BE OF SERVICE
--SERVICE TO THE CAMPUS-- * Freshman Information Booth (1st-3rd weeks each fall semester) * Bulletin board maintenance & posting * Campus cleanups * Staffing for campus events (ushering, coat checks, valet parking, security, etc.) * Stadium cleanups * Homecoming activities (parades, floats, bonfires, dances, etc.) * used book exchanges * Concession stands at athletic events * Campus tour guides * Sponsoring and promoting an "awareness week" (drug, alcohol, AIDS, environmental) * Faculty Night Out (providing babysitting services for special events and banquets) * Alumni telethons/"phonathons" (campus fund-raising) * Registration * Sponsoring campus events (activities fair, international student festival, health fair, etc.) * Monitoring teacher evaluations * Sponsoring a freshman dance or dinner * Promoting recycling on campus * Campus phone directories * Cheering sections and banners at athletic events * Campus lost and found * APO Week on campus (one project every day) * Storing students bikes over the winter * Campus escort services and safe-ride programs * Valentines flowergrams and other similar campus sales projects * Shuttle buses to airport during school vacations/holidays * Sponsor and maintain a ride board * Help students moving into the dorms * Campus surveys * All Sing contests (sponsoring them or participating in them) * Anti-vandalism/ property-identification program * Caring for school mascot * Handicapped student assistance and accessibility studies * Professor of the Year contest * Sponsor study breaks during mid-terms and finals
--SERVICE TO THE FRATERNITY-- * Attending, planning or hosting a Sectional or Regional Conference or a National Convention * Assist with a petitioning or reactivation effort * Sponsor intra-chapter workshops * Chapter fund-raiser * Chapter study hall, test files and tutoring services * Fellowship activities * Alumni newsletters * Maintain or update chapter scrapbooks * Staffing APO information booths * Chapter Program Planning Conference/retreat * Chapter anniversary celebrations, banquets and alumni receptions * Recruiting new members for the chapter
--SERVICE TO YOUTH AND THE COMMUNITY-- * Local park/cemetery cleanups * Holiday parties at hospitals, orphanages, nursing homes, etc. * Provide assistance to women's shelters Collect food and funds and provide manpower for local food pantries and soup kitchens * Nursing home visitation (sometimes with pets) * Halloween Haunted Houses, street patrol and "safe" parties * Blood drives * Big Brothers/Big Sisters volunteers * Assisting the elderly with winterizing, lawn maintenance and home repair * Hospital volunteers * Recording for the blind * Fingerprinting children for identification purposes * Playground building, repair and litter control * Assisting with various shelters and organizations providing help for the homeless * Teen dances (non-alcoholic) * Provide manpower and fund-raising assistance to humane societies and animal shelters * Work with local Boys Clubs, Girls Clubs, etc. * AIDS awareness and support services * Clothing drives for the needy * Help out with YMCA activities * Museum volunteers and fund-raising assistance * Re-seeding and other projects at a local arboretum * Cleanup projects at various community centers and shelters * Volunteer work and toy drives for local child abuse centers 30 ---------- * Recruit volunteer and provide emergency assistance for crisis prevention hotline * Provide volunteers and cleanup work for historical societies and their homes * Meals on Wheels volunteers * Babysitting for C.A.R.E. * Tutoring for local school districts * Set up a Community Service Network of volunteers and service organizations * BSA Camporees/ScoutFairs/Scout-A-Ramas/Winterees, etc. * Girl Scout Badge Day * Scouting For Food * Scout Swim Day (usually at campus swimming pool) * Boy Scout and Girl Scout camp cleanups and winterizing * Providing sponsorship and adult leadership for troops * Helping out with Pinewood/Klondike Derbies * Helping with council banquets and events * Sponsoring Scout First Aid Contests for both Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts * Serving as BSA Merit Badge counselors * Sponsoring Scout Day at the Mall * Assisting with Girl Scout cookie sales on campus * Badge University (a joint merit badge day for Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts) * Handicapped Troop Crafts Day * Trade-O-Ree (patch trading weekend) * Sponsoring a Fall Color Hike * Wolverine Golf Classic * Popcorn sales for troop fund-raisers * Assist with adult volunteer training * Camp Fire Fun Run * Camp Fire Day Camp volunteers * Scout House cleanups * Assist with Eagle Scout projects * Provide help publishing, folding and mailing council newsletters * Organize and staff an APO booth at Scout Fairs
--SERVICE TO THE NATION-- * American Cancer Society * American Diabetes Association * American Heart Association * American Lung Association * American Red Cross * Arthritis Foundation * Association of Retarded Citizens * Catholic Social Services * Cerebral Palsy Association * Christmas cards to overseas servicemen * Cystic Fibrosis Foundation * Easter Seals Society * Flag Appreciation in grammar schools * Great American Smokeout * Habitat for Humanity * Juvenile Diabetes Society * Leukemia Foundation * Lupus Foundation * Make-A-Wish Foundation * March of Dimes * Multiple Sclerosis Society * Muscular Dystrophy Association * National Child Abuse Association * National Council for Exceptional Children * National Council for Literacy * National Liver Foundation * National Kidney Foundation * Organ donor card distribution * Oxfam International * PBS stations * PLUS (Project Literacy United States) * Ronald McDonald House * Salvation Army * Sickle Cell Anemia Education/Awareness * Special Olympics * Veterans Day services * Veterans hospital visitations * Visiting Nurse Association * Voter Registration
Alpha Phi Omega chapters provide service to these and other organizations in both the volunteer-support and fund-raising areas. Here are just a few examples of chapter fund-raising projects: * Ugly Man On Campus * Crafts shows * Charity auctions * Canoe races * Diaper relays * Bike-A-Thons * Bowl-A-Thons * Penny drives * Softball marathons * Daffodil sales * Walk-A-Thons * Dance-A-Thons 31 ---------- CHARACTERISTICS OF A GOOD CHAPTER
I. Good Advisor-Chapter Relations Each advisor has a specific job. Each advisor has a specific term of office. Regular advisory committee meetings are held. Advisors attend chapter meetings and projects. Advisors have good contact with chapter membership. Advisors participate in Sectional and Regional Conferences and National Conventions. II. Membership (Composition) Chapter includes individuals from social fraternities and sororities as well as independents. Chapter includes commuters as well as students living on campus. Membership is representative of all colleges (schools) on campus. Membership is representative of various living units. Membership is representative of various races and religions. III. Membership (Rushing) Personal contact with prospective members is constantly stressed. Each pledge finds a replacement for the next pledge class. Rush is well-publicized. The chapter endeavors to maintain a favorable campus "image." The chapter is aware of the needs of the new members. All actives continually recruit new members. IV. Membership (Retention) Each Brother has an opportunity to get involved. Leadership Development opportunities are available. Brothers who miss events are contacted to find out why. Fellowship events are frequent enough to develop friendships. V. Projects Many projects are held in which the whole chapter can participate. Large projects are conducted. Projects include those in which pledges and actives can work together. Sound money-making projects are conducted. The chapter constantly searches for new projects and evaluates the effectiveness of old ones. A balanced Service program is maintained (campus-community-chapter-nation). VI. Communications A chapter office is maintained to bring members together and to attract new members. A chapter newsletter is published. The chapter maintains good contact with the National Office, the Sectional Chair, and other chapter by assigning a member this responsibility. The chapter follows sound planning and communication practices. VII. Pledge Program Maturity is emphasized. Pledges are allowed enough time to satisfactorily complete pledge requirements. Program teaches responsibility in carrying out the work of the chapter. Program requires pledge class unity. Program ensures appreciation for the ideals of APO. Number of pledges is large enough to keep the chapter healthy. 32 ---------- YOUR ROLE AS A BROTHER Your pledge period is a time to determine your interest in committing yourself to the principles of Alpha Phi Omega. As a Brother, you will be expected to demonstrate this commitment daily. While your chapter will identify specific responsibilities to maintain your active membership, here are a few general duties. * 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 Conference or a National Convention each year. * Pay all financial obligations promptly. * Recruit at least one new member to replace yourself each year. * Contribute your ideas and preferences to the Service Committee and to other chapter programs. Future pledges will look to the active chapter for a model of the principles of Alpha Phi Omega. 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: * Annual reaffirm its charter by completing and submitting the "Charter Reaffirmation Form," due in the National Office by November 15; and * Register its pledges and initiates with the National Office within ten days of the pledge ceremony or initiation ritual. In addition, every chapter should complete the H. Roe Bartle/Annual Chapter Program Review and conduct a Chapter Program Planning Conference annually. A LIFETIME COMMITMENT To become a Brother of Alpha Phi Omega is to make a lifetime commitment to the Principles of Leadership, Friendship and Service. As a student, you will demonstrate your commitment by taking part in the activities and operation of your Chapter. After college, you will have opportunities throughout the rest of your life to demonstrate our Principles to benefit your community, your profession and the Fraternity. Alpha Phi Omega alumni are participating citizens. They give freely of their time and energy in worthwhile causes ranging from neighborhood-improvement projects to national elections. The Fraternity, too, will want and need your involvement when you become an alumnus. Alpha Phi Omega depends on alumni for Sectional, Regional and National volunteer leadership. Alumni serve as committee and staff members, as workshop facilitators, as elected officers and as sponsors for new chapters. You will have the opportunity to help the students of the future enjoy the benefits of the Fraternity that you are discovering today. Alpha Phi Omega programs and services recognize the importance of alumni. We encourage alumni-oriented events during Sectional, Regional, and National meetings. The National Alumni Committee coordinates these efforts and promotes greater alumni involvement. Local alumni associations are a key part of the Fraternity's alumni structure. The more than 35 local associations are either chapter-based or geographically oriented. They are an important communication and fellowship link between the Fraternity and individual alumni. Each alumni association develops its own structure and program, often including service to chapters and the community. The Brotherhood of Alpha Phi Omega knows no bound in space or time. When you pledge yourself to our Principles, you are making a commitment that will last a lifetime. LIFE MEMBERSHIP Life Membership is a way of demonstrating your intention to live the Principles of Alpha Phi Omega throughout your life. Unlike being a pledge or an active or an alumnus, which are stages of belonging to the Fraternity. Life Membership is an attitude and commitment of support for the Fraternity and what it represents. As a pledge, you should set aside $5 for a down payment or $50 for full payment for your Life membership (the cost is $100 beginning six months after graduation). You may apply for Life Membership after you are initiated by your Chapter and registered in the National Office as a Brother. As a Life Member, you will receive the Torch & Trefoil, the official Fraternity magazine, a Life Membership card and a certificate suitable for framing. Further, you will be performing a service to the Fraternity. Life Membership fees go into a permanent endowment fund that ensures the Fraternity's financial future. Membership in Alpha Phi Omega is both a privilege and an honor. Life Membership enhances the experience. 33 ---------- PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURE This short article about parliamentary procedure is not to be considered as a complete set of rules to cover all possible questions that might arise. It is to be used as a guide to cover the points most often encountered. for a more detailed set of rules we recommend Robert's Rules of Order Revised. HOW TO MAKE A MOTION - Obtain the floor as follows: Address the President by saying, "Mr. President" and then wait to be recognized before presenting a motion. State the motion carefully. This is usually done by saying, "I move that...." or "I move the adoption of the following resolution." The motion must be seconded. A motion cannot be discussed unless it is seconded; also, unless it receives a second, it is lost. Any eligible voter, other than the one making the motion may second it. He usually simply says, "I second the motion." The chairman must repeat the motion in full and call for any discussion. The motion is then open for discussion. This is done by members of the group who obtain the floor by addressing the chair and being recognized by the chairman. The person who made the motion is usually given the opportunity to open and close the discussion. After the discussion, the vote is taken by one of the following ways: 1) by acclamation, 2) by standing or raising the hand, 3) by roll call, 4) by ballot. HOW TO AMEND A MOTION - An amendment to a motion is really a new motion made to change or modify the previous motion which is under consideration. An amendment may be one of four things: Add or insert a certain word or words, or a sentence to the motion under consideration. Strike out a certain word or words, or a sentence 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 making an amendment is: "I move to amend the motion to read..." or "I move to amend the motion..." The amendment to a motion, if seconded, must be voted upon before the original motion. If the amendment to the motion is carried, the original motion must be voted upon as amended. POINT OF ORDER - A point of order may be raised by a member whenever an unparliamentary or disorderly procedure has been made. This may be done without recognition by the chair. If a person is speaking when a point of order is raised, then he must be silent. The chair decides whether the point was well made. The decision of the chair may be appealed in the same manner as a point raised, except that it requires a second and may be debatable. an appeal may be made by any member of the assembled. The appeal is decided by a vote of the assembly. Business is resumed where it broke off with any changes needed. SAMPLE MEETING AGENDA * Call to Order (three taps of gavel) * Announcements * Minutes of Last Meeting * Report of Service Vice President * Report of Fellowship Chair * Treasurer's Report * Committee Reports * Old Business * New Business * Adjourn * Toast Song 34 ---------- CLASSIFICATION OF MOTIONS ACCORDING TO PRECEDENCE COLUMN 1: SECOND NEEDED? COLUMN 2: AMENDABLE? COLUMN 3: DEBATABLE? COLUMN 4: REQUIRED VOTE? COLUMN 5: INTERRUPT 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. NOTE: 1/2 means one more than half of those voting 2/3 means two-thirds of those voting. 35 ---------- OUR TRADITIONS Greek Alphabet [There is a table of the Greek Alphabet with the English spelling, Greek Capital Letters, Greek Small Letters, Corresponding English Letter and Pronunciation. Here is an abbreviated format of the table without the pronunciation symbols.] English spelling/Corresponding English Letter/Pronunciation Alpha/a/al'fa Beta/b/ba'ta Gamma/g/ga'ma Delta/d/del'ta Epsilon/e/ep'sil-on Zeta/z/za'ta Eta/e/a'ta Theta/th/tha'ta Iota/i/i-o'ta Kappa/k/kap'a Lambda/l/lam'da Mu/m/mu Nu/n/nu Xi/x/zi* Omicron/o/om'i-kron Pi/p/pi Rho/r/ro Sigma/s/sig'ma Tau/t/to Upsilon/u/up'si-lon Phi/ph/fi Chi/ch/ki Psi/ps/si Omega/o/o-me'ga *This letter should never be spelled Zi except for phonetic reasons. Xi is the correct spelling Cardinal Principles: Leadership, Friendship, Service Toast Song (Tune: "Alma Mater") Here's to Alpha Phi Omega, Loyal brothers we. True to self and to each other Firm in loyalty. Daily working, daily striving, Ever more to be. Men of Alpha Phi Omega, Our Fraternity. Brothers clasp the hands of brothers, Strong the circle we. Ever mindful, ever serving All humanity. Now we raise our grateful voices, In our song to thee. Men of alpha Phi Omega, May we always be The National Fraternity acknowledges the importance of brotherhood among all people. In 1976, the National Fraternity overwhelmingly voted to include women among its brothers as full members. The words in this toast song are interpreted by the Fraternity to include all members of Alpha Phi Omega. Motto Be a Leader, Be a Friend, Be of Service Bird Golden Eagle Flower Forget-Me-Not Jewel Diamond Tree Sturdy Oak Colors Blue & gold Official Jeweler L. G. Balfour
36 ---------- TITLE: OUR INSIGNIA
[A drawing of the pin appears. It is a shield with a circle in the center and three triangles radiating from the circle to the edge of the shield. The three triangles each contain one Greek letter: Alpha Phi and Omega. Inside the central circle is a half-circle with lines radiating from it. Surrounding this central half-circle, on the edge of the central circle are twelve small circles forming a border.] The Pin This badge as worn by thousands of members of APO, is the "Emblem of Campus Service." Students and faculty alike recognize and respect the activities for which it stands [A drawing of the coat of arms appears. It has a knight's helmet at the top of a rectangular shield. Above the knight's helmet are four stars. There is a sword that lies diagonally across the center of the shield: at the upper right hand quarter are three torches and in the bottom left hand corner are three fleur-de-lis. There is a small square in the upper left hand corner above the top of the sword. In that square is a cross with four squares about the cross containing three drops each. At the bottom of the shield is a ribbon with the words Alpha Phi Omega.] The Coat of Arms The ideals of Alpha Phi Omega are embodied in our Coat of Arms. As everyone knows who has passed through the ritual, the symbolism stands for the very purpose of our brotherhood. [A Photograph of the following jewelry appears. The Sweetheart Pin resembles the Pin with a heart replacing the central circle. The Crown Center Pearl Badge is a three-dimensional representation of the pin with jewels forming the border of the central circle. The Plain Badge resembles the crown center pearl badge with has opaque stones forming the border of the central circle. The Circle Pendant is a flat open circle with the Letters Alpha Phi Omega diagonally across the diameter. The Service Pin and Pledge Pins are the insignia most often used by the chapter - a simplified rendition of the pin without the badge behind it, with the letters S or a P where the central circle would be. The Ladies Ring is a thin band with the Letters Alpha Phi Omega raised on its face. The Monogram is a pin with the letters Alpha Phi Omega leading diagonally downward left to right. The Necklace is a chain with an oval open design with the letters Alpha Phi Omega in the middle. The Stickpin is similar to the monogram but is attached to the lapel with a stick instead of the straight backing (like the pledge and service pins). The Pendant can be worn with necklace and has an open design with the letters Alpha Phi Omega arranged vertically. The Chapter Award Key is a large rectangular pendant with the letters Alpha Phi Omega diagonally across. The Petitioning Group Pin is a circular badge with a flame in the center and the words Leadership Friendship Service forming the outer border. The Life Member Pin is similar to the Service Pin with an open circle surrounding the triangular portions. Finally the Ugly Man Key is a pendant with the sculpted face of a gargoyle-type creature.] Popular Insignia of Alpha Phi Omega Badges, Keys, Monogram Recognition Pin and other jewelry are obtainable through L. G. Balfour, official jewelers, Attleboro, Massachusetts. Order blanks and prices are obtainable from the National Office The Chapter Distinguished Service Key is given by a chapter and may be worn on a blue ribbon or chain. The Fraternity also offers Petitioning Pins and Life Member Pins which are available through the National Office. 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. 37 ---------- NATIONAL PLEDGING STANDARDS
The National Convention has adopted National Pledging Standards for use by all chapters. The Standards and their rationales are as follows: 1. The general objectives of pledging. An appropriate period of pledging consists of a well-rounded program of opportunities in leadership, friendship and service. The program is in conformity with the National Bylaws, Standard Chapters Articles of Association, State and Federal Laws and campus regulations. The purpose of the program is to identify students who will embrace and make a lifetime commitment to the principles of Alpha Phi Omega and to prepare those students for active membership. Rationale: This is the overall purpose of pledging and reflects the legal obligation of all members of Alpha Phi Omega. 2. Hazing during pledging. An appropriate period of pledging has no place for hazing practices. This include the degradation of individuals, personal service demands, and any other practices inconsistent with the spirit and principles of Alpha Phi Omega. Rationale: The concept of pledge membership long ago progressed beyond such practices since they violate the member's obligation to state law, the National Bylaws of the Fraternity and the regulations of most campuses. Alpha Phi Omega members respect the worth of human dignity and, in firm support of our heritage of intellectual freedom, do not tolerate unequal or abusive treatment of any person. 3. The length of a pledging period. An appropriate period of pledging should be not less than six weeks nor more than ten weeks in duration. Rationale: Pledge membership and the period of pledging must provide adequate time for pledges to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to function as active members of the Fraternity, and as officers of their chapter, and to develop the commitment for continuing service throughout their collegiate years and beyond. Pledgeship, whether as part of a structured pledge class or through individual contracting, must provide these opportunities but must not last for such a time period as to interfere with other obligations of the pledges. 4. Use of the Pledge Ritual. An appropriate period of pledging begins with the introduction of students into Alpha Phi Omega only by the Official Pledge Ritual and their timely registration with the National Office in the approved manner. Rationale: No person may receive the rights, benefits, and privileges of pledge membership in Alpha Phi Omega until these requirements have been satisfied. 5. Wearing of Insignia. An appropriate period of pledging includes wearing an official pledge pin at all times. Rationale: Chapter Image, on and off-campus, is a vital concern of all members, new and old. The prominent and proud display of an Alpha Phi Omega Pledge Pin instills pride through identity with Alpha Phi Omega, signifies the chapter's presence on campus and in the community, and may also habituate all members to proudly wearing Fraternity insignia. 6. Instruction in pertinent facts. An appropriate period of pledging includes instruction in the National Bylaws; Standard Chapter Articles of Association; chapter bylaws; chapter officers and advisors; the decision-making processes of the chapter; key campus officials; and sectional, regional and national officers of the Fraternity. Rationale: It is vital for every new member to develop a working knowledge of the operating rules and procedures of the National Fraternity, the individual chapter, and the sponsoring college or university campus. In addition, it is highly advantageous to be familiar with and knowledgeable of future resource personnel on campus, in the community, and within the Fraternity. 7. Alpha Phi Omega heritage. An appropriate period of pledging includes education in chapter, campus and Fraternity history, including our special ties to and relationship with the Scouting movement and our common background. Rationale: The chapter, the sponsoring college or university, the National Fraternity, and the Scouting movement have rich heritages which should be shared with all those who follow. An appreciation of this common heritage bequeathed to all current and future members, is a thing to be cherished. 8. Pledges in chapter meetings. An appropriate period of pledging includes direct observation by pledges of the decision-making process of the chapter. Rationale: Pledges should be given the opportunity to have additional contact with the brothers and to learn more about how their chapter conducts business. The chapter retains the right to decide what portion and number of its meetings are appropriate for pledges to attend. 9. Inter-chapter relationships. An appropriate period of pledging includes an opportunity for all pledges to visit one neighboring Alpha Phi Omega chapter. Rationale: One of the most difficult concepts for new members to grasp is the scope of our National Fraternity. The wide acceptance of Alpha Phi Omega, its principles, and the good works of its members span hundreds of campuses. Pledges should have the opportunity, firsthand, to see it functioning on campuses other than their own. 10, The development of leadership. An appropriate period of pledging includes the opportunity for each pledge to participate in chapter planning functions; leadership development experiences; and sectional, regional and national conferences and conventions. Rationale: Our cardinal principle of leadership is often merely assumed rather than developed, and involvement in these opportunities satisfied this need well. Virtually every active member agrees that conferences and conventions on all levels provide a unique learning experience for all who attend. Conference and/or convention attendance additionally reinforces interchapter visitations by establishing an appreciation for the national scope of Alpha Phi Omega. 11. The promotion of Friendship. an appropriate period of pledging includes a requirement that each pledge meet and establish a fraternal relationship with all active associate advisory, and when possible, honorary members of the chapter. Rationale: for the newly initiated, fraternalism is often a difficult concept to understand because of stereotypes, confusion, or even ignorance. The exemplification of our cardinal principle of friendship and the unique role of collegiate fraternalism are experiences which more than any other factor, will determine a pledge's willingness to remain committed throughout the collegiate years and beyond. All members of the chapter grow personally as these relationships are established and fostered. 12. Providing service. An appropriate period of pledging includes a weekly (or other appropriate) service obligation, equal to that required of active members to remain in good standing with the chapter. Sufficient projects must be available and all four fields of service should be embraced by the conclusion of the pledge period. Rationale: Most people are willing to help others in time of need, but few are willing to make the many personal sacrifices which a life of service may demand. Our cardinal principle of service is the heartbeat of Alpha Phi Omega, and our fourfold service program encourages the experience of helping all in need, rather than just those who are in time of need by designing this standard in such a fashion, we demonstrate that no more is demanded of pledges than of their active counterparts and that sufficient opportunity is provided for pledges to demonstrate their commitment to the service program in all four fields. It prepares pledges realistically for participation in the chapter service program as active members and strengthens the foundation for their way of life after graduation. 13. Pledge projects. An appropriate period of pledging requires the planning, organizing and execution of a chapter-approved service project of some significance under the leadership of pledge members. Rationale: A period of pledge membership would be severely limited in effectiveness if it did not provide the opportunity for the development of necessary organizational planning and leadership skills which are required of active members in carrying out the service program of their chapter. This Standard thus carries a practical necessity while further implanting our cardinal principle of service in each member and deepening a lifetime commitment to serving humanity. 14. Academic obligation. An appropriate period of pledging gives high priority to the academic success of the pledges. Rationale: Alpha Phi Omega is a collegiate fraternity and has a obligation to both its prospective members and to its sponsoring college or university to insure that the academic experience is both fulfilling and successful, supporting our heritage of educational freedom. 15. The use of "pledge books": An appropriate period of pledging includes a requirement that each pledge maintain a permanent record which documents successful completion of the pledge program requirements, in such form as the chapter may require. Rationale: Each pledge should be evaluated on the individual achievement of program requirements whether as a member of a structure class of as an individual fulfilling a personal contract. This permanent record will be an objective source for the evaluation of these accomplishments as well as the likely source of significant personal memorabilia in years to come. 16. The Oath of Loyalty and Service. An appropriate period of pledging includes the presentation and explanation of the Oath of Loyalty and Service to the pledges by the officers supervising the pledge class. Rationale: A presentation and explanation is needed to assist th pledges in fully understanding the commitments they will make to Alpha Phi Omega when they are initiated. 17. Replenishing membership. An appropriate period of pledging emphasizes the need to continue membership expansion. Rationale: A good chapter continues to live not only through the service participation of its current members but also through their commitment to perpetuating its programs by extending membership opportunities to similarly dedicated students. This activity also further reinforces our national heritage of freedom of association. 18. Pledge period reviews. An appropriate period of pledging includes at least one opportunity at its conclusion for the constructive evaluation of the program. This evaluation should be made by both pledges and active members and should cover both individual performances and program goals. Rationale: chapter programs succeed not by mere repetition, but through careful reflection upon the successes and failures experienced each time the program is offered. Evaluation is the key to healthy programs, healthy members, and healthy chapters. Evaluation is also necessary to determine the individual successes of pledge members throughout the program. The Process should reveal how well they satisfy the program requirements and how well they demonstrate that they are ready for the confirmation of active membership 20. Method of selection following pledging. An appropriate period of pledging includes objective determinations for eligibility to receive active membership based upon the individual's successful 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 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 standards. Eligibility for active membership and its right, benefits and privileges should be based upon an objective evaluation of the pledge's successful completion of those pledging standards adopted by the chapter. Membership in Alpha Phi Omega is a great honor, earned through hard work, diligent effort, and dedication to our principles. It is not based merely on a popularity vote of the other members. any other reason is a betrayal of our high principles of Brotherhood. 20. Initiation of neophytes by the Fraternity Ritual. An appropriate period of pledging concludes with the initiation of all qualifying pledges into Alpha Phi Omega only by the Official Fraternity Ritual and by their timely registration with the Fraternity's National Office in the approved manner. Rationale: The initiation ritual of Alpha Phi Omega is both a beautiful and significant ceremony. Its purpose is not to mark the conclusion of pledge membership, but rather to herald the beginning of a lifetime of leadership, friendship and service in Alpha Phi Omega as an active member. Every Fraternity members shares this common experience and, indeed, may not receive the rights, benefits, or privileges of active membership until these requirements have been satisfied. 38 ---------- ALPHA PHI OMEGA MEMBERSHIP POLICIES I. Pledge Ritual: The Pledge Ritual remains an effective statement of Fraternity policy regarding treatment of pledges during their preparation for active membership. II. Initiation Ritual: The Initiation Ritual remains an effective statement of Fraternity policy regarding conduct of members of Alpha Phi Omega. III. Other Policies: In addition to statements in these rituals, it is the policy of Alpha Phi Omega that: A) Membership shall be granted only by members of an active chapter, or by the National Board of Directors in the case of national Honorary membership. B) Because all people have the potential to be of service and to be leaders and friends, active membership is open to all students and should represent a cross section of the student body. Chapters have the right to determine their own membership. Active membership shall be granted only within the context of the national Bylaws, the Standard Chapter Articles of Association, and the rules and regulations of the school involved. C) Chapter membership requirements may be adopted that are not in conflict with state and local law, the National Bylaws and Standard Chapter Articles of Association of Alpha Phi Omega, or the rules and regulations of the school which the chapter is located; and that conform with the philosophy and policy of Alpha Phi Omega as outlined in the National Pledging Standards. D) The purpose of a pledge program is to make it possible for pledges to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to function as effective active members of this National Service Fraternity. Therefore, the ultimate aim of every pledging period is to teach the worth of human dignity, promote academic scholarship, instill a commitment to continuing service, provide opportunities to participate in leadership development experiences, and cultivate friendship among the pledges and with the active members. Pledge programs should also ensure that pledges become thoroughly familiar with the principles, ideals, and heritage of Alpha Phi Omega. E) All pledging activities must have an articulable and reasonable positive benefit, be consistent with the principles and spirit of Alpha Phi Omega, and involve no risk of humiliation of injury to any person. F) Those preparing for active membership are representatives of Alpha Phi Omega. As such, they shall be treated with the same degree of respect as active members and shall participate in, or be asked to participate in, only those activities that are consistent with the membership policies of Alpha Phi Omega. Practices that may be inconsistent with the membership policies of Alpha Phi Omega, depending on the facts and circumstances of each, include restrictive formation, dress requirements, and the manner in which pledges are addressed. Examples of Practices that do not meet this standard include: 1) subjection to physical mistreatment such as road trips, kidnapping, paddling, branding, beating, forced activity, and confinement of any kind; 2) participation in activities not related to their preparation for active membership such as physical conditioning or personal services for active, advisory, alumni, or honorary members; 3) participation in activities that restrict such normal social functions as eating, social contacts, or personal hygiene; 4) subjection to mentally or emotionally stressful situations as an integral part of their pledge activities; 5) blindfolding, except as part of the Pledge or Initiation Rituals; and 6) subjection to informal ceremonies, traditions, rituals, or initiations that are contrary to the policies or Bylaws of Alpha Phi Omega. Of course, enumeration of these specific activities does not imply tat all other practices are consistent with the membership policies of Alpha Phi Omega. All membership activities and pledging requirements must be measured against the criteria set forth in this membership policy. G) Active members are responsible for maintaining chapter membership practices involving any members of the Fraternity, including actives, in strict accordance with the policies of Alpha Phi Omega and its stated purpose in keeping with the principles of the Boy Scouts of America. H) Advisory, honorary, and alumni members of Alpha Phi Omega participate in supporting, but not dominating, roles to active chapters, enabling the active chapters to fulfill the purpose of Alpha Phi Omega. It, therefore, is not the function of members, other than active members to direct the supervision of pledges or to direct the establishment of pledge or active member programs and policies in any chapter. IV. Enforcement: The National Fraternity, through its National Board of Directors, shall take appropriate action when inconsistencies or infractions of membership policies occur. 39 ---------- TITLE: CERTIFICATE OF MEMBERSHIP All Brothers receive a membership card and certificate identical to those pictured from the National Fraternity. These are produced and mailed from the National Office within 15 days after active applications and fees are received. They are mailed to your chapter president for presentation to each new Brother. [The membership certificate pictured is an 8.5 inch by 11 inch "shingle" with a blue band on the left with a gold embossed crest in the center. It says "Alpha Phi Omega welcomes into membership < your name here> and bestows upon the initiate all the rights, benefits, and privileges of this National Service Fraternity." It is signed by Patrick Burke, the National Executive Director on the left and Gerald A. Schroeder, National President on the right. At the bottom it says "Founded December 16, 1925 at Lafayette College, Easton Pa.] [The membership card pictured is a wallet-sized card that says Alpha Phi Omega at the top with a crest on the left. Underneath it says National Service Fraternity, under that National Service Fraternity, and under that Founded at Lafayette College, December 16, 1925. Then it says, "This is to certify that Brother < your name here> is a member of < your chapter name here> chapter < your college name here> and is entitled to all the rights, benefits and privileges of the fraternity. Underneath you have a number (the first digits are the initiation number into the chapter and the second group of digits are the initiation number into the National Fraternity) and the Date. The card is signed Gerald A. Schroeder, National President.] 40 ---------- Title: Active Chapters by Region and Section College/University Greek Name Region I: Section 94 University of New Hampshire, Durham Theta Zeta University of Maine Sigma Xi Maine Maritime Academy Phi Epsilon University of Maine-Machias Psi Delta University of Vermont, Burlington Alpha Gamma Eta University of Maine-Farmington Alpha Gamma Pi Section 96 Massachusetts Institute of Technology Alpha Chi University of Connecticut, Storrs Delta Sigma Central Connecticut State Epsilon Delta Boston University Zeta Upsilon University of Massachusetts, Amherst Kappa Omicron Suffolk University Omicron Eta Worcester Polytechnic Institute Omicron Iota Clark University Alpha Gamma Beta Section 97 New York University Beta Iota Polytechnic University Kappa Beta CUNY-Hunter College Alpha Gamma Gamma Section 98 University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez Upsilon Mu Section 99 Rutgers University Delta Rho Rowan College of New Jersey Nu Theta Montclair State College Nu Psi Monmouth College Omicron Theta Rider College Pi Rho Saint Peters College (eves) Pi Tau William Patterson College Alpha Gamma Mu Jersey City State College Alpha Gamma Sigma Region II: Section 88 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Epsilon Zeta Utica College of Syracuse University Eta Mu Saint Lawrence University Kappa Phi Clarkson University Mu Omicron SUNY College at Oneonta Xi Rho SUNY College at Plattsburgh Alpha Beta Chi SUNY College at New Paltz Alpha Gamma Delta Section 89 Cornell University Gamma Syracuse University Phi Alfred University Epsilon Gamma SUNY College at Oswego Epsilon Nu SUNY College at Buffalo Epsilon Sigma University of Rochester Mu Lambda Rochester Institute of Technology Xi Zeta SUNY College at Fredonia Chi Pi Saint Bonaventure University Alpha Beta Beta SUNY College at Geneseo Alpha Beta Xi Section 90 Penn State University Alpha Beta Millersville University Eta Iota Bucknell University Iota Kappa Gettysburg College Iota Omicron Shippensburg University Lambda Lambda Lebanon Valley College Nu Delta Bloomsburg University Xi Lambda Dickinson College Alpha Gamma Alpha Section 91 Lehigh University Alpha Psi East Stroudsburg University Delta Upsilon Moravian College Nu Lambda Muhlenberg College Xi Alpha Section 92 University of Pennsylvania Delta Zeta Drexel University Zeta Theta University of Delaware Zeta Sigma Ursinus College Lambda Upsilon Albright College Mu Eta West Chester University Omicron Upsilon Villanova University Sigma Eta Delaware Valley College Sigma Nu Widener University Alpha Beta Delta Philadelphia College of Pharmacy & Science Alpha Gamma Iota Region III: Section 79 Johnson C. Smith University Delta Phi Wake Forest University Kappa Theta North Carolina A & T State University Kappa Psi High Point University Mu Xi Belmont Abbey College Rho Mu Mars Hill College Sigma Zeta University of North Carolina-Charlotte Sigma Upsilon Appalachian State University Tau Beta University of North Carolina- Greensboro Phi Kappa Section 80 University of North Carolina- Chapel Hill Rho North Carolina State University- Raleigh Iota Lambda East Carolina University Kappa Upsilon Duke University Lambda Nu 46 ---------- Campbell University Nu Kappa University of North Carolina- Wilmington Upsilon Nu Section 82 University of Virginia, Charlottesville Theta Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Zeta Beta College of William & Mary Nu Rho University of Richmond Omicron Phi Emory & Henry College Pi Omicron James Madison University Chi Gamma Longwood College Alpha Alpha Omicron Radford University Alpha Beta Zeta Washington & Lee University Alpha Beta Tau Roanoke College Alpha Beta Psi Old Dominion University Alpha Beta Omega Section 84 University of Maryland-College Park Epsilon Mu Catholic University of America Zeta Mu Howard University Zeta Phi George Washington University Theta Chi Georgetown University Mu Alpha Morgan State University Mu Gamma Frostburg State University Alpha Gamma Chi Region IV: Section 68 Carson-Newman College Xi Sigma Section 69 Auburn University Delta Samford University Gamma Chi Birmingham-Southern College Nu Xi Tuskegee University Pi Zeta Jacksonville State University Omega Chi Section 70 Vanderbilt University Theta Mu Western Kentucky University Xi Psi Murray State University Xi Omega Tennessee Technological University Tau Epsilon University of Tennessee-Martin Chi Zeta Section 72 Georgia Institute of Technology Gamma Zeta Emory University Delta Kappa Oglethorpe University Mu Mu Georgia Southern University Nu Epsilon Savannah State College Rho Epsilon Clark - Atlanta University Upsilon Chi Fort Valley State College Phi Zeta DeVry Institute of Technology Alpha Gamma Epsilon Section 74 University of Florida-Gainesville Tau Florida State University Iota Rho Florida A & M University Kappa Delta University of Tampa Mu Omega Miami-Dade Community College Sigma Chi Florida Memorial College Phi Phi University of Central Florida Psi Omega Tallahassee Community College Alpha Alpha Tau Broward Community College Alpha Beta Upsilon Florida Institute of Technology Alpha Gamma Rho Section 77 Clemson University Gamma Lambda University of South Carolina, Columbia Iota Mu The Citadel Kappa Tau Wofford College Pi Iota Charleston southern University Upsilon Rho Benedict College Psi Nu College of Charleston Alpha Alpha Epsilon Morris College Alpha Beta Theta Region V: Section 57 Ohio State University Alpha Iota University of Cincinnati Delta Alpha Ohio University Delta Gamma Kent State University Epsilon Psi Miami University Zeta Delta Bowling Green State University Zeta Kappa University of Toledo Zeta Lambda Case-Western Reserve University Theta Upsilon Capital University Rho Theta Wright State University Alpha Beta Lambda Columbus State Community College Alpha Gamma Theta University of Dayton Alpha Gamma Xi Heidelberg College Alpha Gamma Omicron Section 61 Marshall University Eta Upsilon West Virginia University Lambda Omicron Salem - Teikyo University Lambda Tau West Virginia Institute of Technology Mu Tau Davis & Elkins College Tau Alpha Section 62 University of Pittsburgh Beta Carnegie-Mellon University Kappa Waynesburg College Theta Delta California University of Pennsylvania Lambda Omega Washington & Jefferson College Mu Upsilon Indiana University of Pennsylvania Mu Chi Duquesne University Pi Chi Saint Francis College Upsilon Beta Robert Morris College Alpha Beta Sigma Carlow College Alpha Gamma Upsilon Section 64 Edinboro University of Pennsylvania Iota Xi Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Iota Upsilon Gannon University Rho Chi 47 ---------- Allegheny College Chi Sigma Clarion University of Pennsylvania Omega Mu Westminister College Alpha Alpha Pi Grove City College Alpha Beta Mu Pennsylvania State University- Behrend College Alpha Beta Nu University of Pittsburgh-Bradford Alpha Gamma Psi Section 67 University of Louisville Delta Theta Northern Kentucky University Alpha Gamma Phi Region VI: Section 48 Northern Illinois University Eta Northwestern University Sigma University of Illinois at Urbana Alpha Alpha Eastern Illinois University Delta Psi Bradley University Zeta Alpha Southern Illinois University at Carbondale Zeta Nu Milikin University Eta Epsilon Illinois College Eta Sigma Illinois State University Theta Epsilon Augustana College Lambda Rho Western Illinois University Mu Nu University of Illinois-Chicago Sigma Sigma Illinois Wesleyan University Omega Epsilon Knox College Alpha Beta Gamma Section 52 Indiana University Mu Purdue University Alpha Gamma Butler University Alpha Tau Ball State University Delta Xi Wabash College Delta Omicron Valparaiso University Zeta Gamma Hanover College Kappa Iota Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Tau Lambda Indiana U-Purdue U at Indianapolis Tau Omicron Section 54 Michigan State University Beta Beta University of Michigan, Ann Arbor Gamma Pi Central Michigan University Epsilon Beta Michigan Technological University Epsilon Lambda Northern Michigan University Iota Chi Eastern Michigan University Lambda Phi Hope College Nu Beta Ferris State University Xi Theta Lake Michigan College Upsilon Gamma Henry Ford Community College Chi Mu Albion College Alpha Gamma Lambda Region VII: Section 40 Texas Tech University Beta Sigma University of New Mexico Delta Tau Hardin-Simmons University Eta Chi Abilene Christian University Nu Zeta Eastern New Mexico University Nu Nu McMurry University Omicron Delta Angelo State University Omega Gamma Section 41 Southern Methodist University Alpha Omicron East Texas State University Beta Delta Texas Christian University Gamma Kappa University of North Texas Gamma Rho University of Texas-Arlington Theta Tau Texas Wesleyan University Xi Nu Tarleton State University Xi Omicron Austin College Phi Xi Eastfield College Alpha Alpha Psi Section 43 University of Texas-Austin Alpha Rho Trinity University Delta Pi Baylor University Zeta Omega Texas Lutheran College Phi Gamma University of Mary Hardin-Baylor Psi Mu Saint Mary's University Alpha Alpha Zeta Incarnate Word College Alpha Alpha Rho Concordia Lutheran College Alpha Beta Phi Southwestern University Alpha Gamma Kappa University of Texas-San Antonio Alpha Gamma Omega Section 44 University of Houston Delta Omega Lamar University Kappa Alpha Stephen F. Austin State University Nu Sigma Texas A & M University Xi Delta Prairie View A & M University Sigma Pi Texas Southern University Tau Zeta Houston Baptist University Alpha Gamma Zeta Section 45 Louisiana State University Alpha Epsilon Grambling State University Chi Nu Dillard University Chi Upsilon Rust College Psi Lambda Northeast Louisiana University Alpha Alpha Sigma Region VII: Section 26 Creighton University Kappa Chi University of Nebraska-Kearney Xi Beta Section 30 University of Colorado at Boulder Gamma Theta Colorado State University Epsilon Xi Colorado School of Mines Mu Pi 48 ---------- Section 32 University of Oklahoma, Norman Delta Beta Section 33 University of Arkansas-Fayetteville Beta Rho Arkansas Tech University Phi Theta Henderson State University Alpha Sigma Sigma Section 34 Kansas State University Pi Section 35 University of Missouri-Kansas City Alpha Eta William Jewell College Alpha Mu University of Missouri-Columbia Beta Eta Southwest Missouri State University Beta Mu Rockhurst College Gamma Xi Missouri Valley College Epsilon Epsilon Central Methodist University Zeta Tau University of Health Sciences Theta Eta Wentworth Military Academy Psi Gamma Columbia College Alpha Alpha Phi Stephen's College Alpha Gamma Tau Section 49 Northeast Missouri State University Epsilon Washington University Alpha Phi Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine Alpha Omega University of Missouri-Rolla Beta Omicron Southeast Missouri State University Beta Psi Saint Louis University Delta Delta Parks College of Saint Louis University Theta Xi McKendree College Chi Omega Region IX: Section 21 University of Iowa Omicron Drake University Omega Iowa State University Xi University of Northern Iowa Beta Epsilon Simpson College Eta Beta Loras College Lambda Kappa Luther College Mu Theta University of Dubuque Pi Beta Cornell College Omega Xi Saint Ambrose University Alpha Alpha Theta Section 23 University of North Dakota Epsilon Theta Saint Olaf College Iota Tau University of Minnesota-Duluth Nu Mu Saint Mary's College Sigma Theta Bemidji State University Chi Iota Section 27 University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Eta Lambda University of Wisconsin-Platteville Tau Upsilon Region X: Section 1 University of Southern California Alpha Kappa California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo Zeta Omicron California State University- Los Angeles Lambda Mu California State University-Long Beach Rho Gamma Section 2 Arizona State University Eta Eta California State Polytechnic U-Pomona Phi Delta Section 4 Stanford University Zeta San Jos State University Gamma Beta University of California-Berkeley Gamma Gamma California State University-Chico Eta Psi University of California-Davis Iota Phi California State University-Sacramento Kappa Sigma San Francisco State University Mu Zeta California State University-Hayward Omicron Zeta University of the Pacific Alpha Alpha Xi University of California-Santa Cruz Alpha Gamma Nu Section 7 University of Idaho, Moscow Gamma Nu Section 8 University of Washington, Seattle Gamma Alpha Section 14 Snow College Alpha Alpha Kappa 49 ---------- [On the back of the pledge manual is a photograph of the brass plaque that is installed on Brainard Hall, now Hogg Hall at LaFayette College where Alpha Phi Omega was born. It has the crest at the top and reads:] On December 16, 1925 at Lafayette College Alpha Phi Omega National Service Fraternity was founded by Frank R. Horton Everett W. Probst Thane S. Cooley William T. Wood E. M. Detwiler Lewis B. Blair Gordon M. Looney Wm. W. Highberger Ray O. Wyland Donald H. Fritts George A. Olsen Robert J. Green Ellsworth S. Dobson Herbert Heinrich John H. MacCraken Donald B. Prentice D. Arthur Hatch Harry T. Spengler Herbert G. Horton Donald L. Terwilliger |
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