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Alpha Phi Omega
47/50/51 Tri-Sectional Conference
Morning Business Meeting
October 28th – 30th 2008
2007
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Alpha Phi Omega47/50/51 Tri-Sectional Conference
Agenda
• Welcome and Attendance • Conference Announcements • Tri-Sectionals 2009 Bids and
Voting• Region Director time• Section Chair Nominations • National Convention 2008
presentation
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Alpha Phi Omega47/50/51 Tri-Sectional Conference
Welcome and Attendance
• *Hi Everybody*• A Word from Conference Chair• Voting Delegate Attendance
– Section 47– Section 50– Section 51– Volunteer Staff, Advisors and Alumni
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Alpha Phi Omega47/50/51 Tri-Sectional Conference
Conference Announcements
• 2 Simultaneous LAUNCH morning sessions (E103 and E104) A-M, N-Z
• Legislative Workshop 1-2:30PM – E104
• Service Park Cleanup 1-3PM• Learn Traditional Region VI Dances
Before Banquet 4PM (Optional) – CNS Lobby
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Alpha Phi Omega47/50/51 Tri-Sectional Conference
Tri-Sectionals 2009 Bids
• Pi Eta, Loyola University of Chicago (Section 51)
• Eta Sigma, Illinois College (Section 47)
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Alpha Phi Omega47/50/51 Tri-Sectional Conference
Region VI Director
Rob Coop
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Alpha Phi Omega47/50/51 Tri-Sectional Conference
Section Chair Nominations
• Section 47• Section 50• Section 51
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Get Ready for Revolutionary Brotherhood!
Alpha Phi Omega’s40th National Convention
December 27-30 2008Boston, Massachusetts
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What Happens at a National Convention?
• Fraternity Business!– Delegates from each chapter discuss and vote
on Fraternity matters.– Elect our National Officers
• Service!– Service to the Fraternity by attending!– Service projects to benefit the local
community!» more …
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What Happens at a National Convention?
• Great Workshops!– Learn skills to help you
and your chapter!– Special “Convention only”
workshops plus APO LEADS
• Fun and Fellowship!– Have a blast with brothers
from across the country!– 2000 friends you just
haven’t met yet!
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Boston: America’s Walking City• America’s Original “College Town”
• Great Museums and Historical Attractions!
• Great Food & Nightlife
• No Car Needed! - All Accessible by foot or the Subway
• Check out www.BostonUSA.com & www.CityofBoston.gov/Visitors for more info!
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Alpha Phi Omega
Local Attractions
Walk the Freedom Trail and See the Beginnings of the
American Revolution!
USS Constitution
Paul Revere and Old North Church
www.TheFreedomTrail.org
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Alpha Phi Omega
Famous Attractions
Visit Boston’s Great Art Museums
Museum of Fine Art
Gardner Museum
Institute of
Contemporary Art
Visit the Museum of
Science - Great for brothers
and families to explore.
Go to the Prudential Center - the HUGE mall
connected to our hotel with restaurants and shops galore. 50th
Floor
Skywalk Observatory!
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Other Great Attractions!• Faneuil Hall & Quincy Market – Food, Shops & History• Harvard Square & Museums• Museum of African American History• Fenway Park – Home of the Red Sox• N.E. Aquarium• Bunker Hill Monument• JFK Presidential Library and Museum• First Night – Boston’s New Year’s Eve Festival
www.Firstnight.org
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Alpha Phi Omega
Great Food & Nightlife
•Boston’s North End
•100s of Italian Restaurants
•Travel to Italy without leaving the States
•Great Seafood
•Numerous Clubs
•20+ Schools in Boston = Fun for Students!
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Getting to Boston Logan Airport
1000 + Daily Flights!
Major Carriers Fly to Logan
Southwest Flies to Providence, RI and Manchester, NH
- Both 1 Hour Away with Regular Bus Service to Boston
www.FlyLogan.com
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•Take the train to Back Bay Station
•Amtrak trains arrive from all across the country
•Take a bus to the South Station Terminal
•Greyhound and Peter Pan serve the region
•Drive to Boston
•I-90 & I-95 lead to Boston
•Parking available at the hotel or city lots
•Park your car at a “T” stop and ride in on the “T”
Getting to Boston
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Getting to the Hotel From Logan Airport
Or, you can take a cab or airport shuttle – but the “T” is cheaper!
Act Like a Local…
Take the “T” Subway to the Prudential or
Hynes Green Line Stop!
NOTE: The Hotel Is Connected by an Indoor Mall to the Prudential
Stop!
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Getting to the Hotel From The Amtrak & Bus Station
From Back Bay Amtrak Station:
• Three Blocks Away From The Hotel!
• All Indoor Route Using Two Connected Malls
From South Station Bus Terminal:
• 15 Minute Subway Ride Away!
• Take the “T” Red Line to the Green Line
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Getting Around Boston
Our Hotel’s Stop
• The “T” Gets You Anywhere!
• Weekly Pass $15
• Single Ride $2
• www.MBTA.com
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Convention Hotel Sheraton Boston
• Room Rates:$104/night + taxRates good Dec 24 - Jan 2Two double beds per room • Located in the Heart of Downtown Boston!• Close to ALL of Boston’s Great Attractions• www.Sheraton.com/Boston
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Sheraton Boston• 4 Star Hotel • Over 1200 Rooms• 12 Elevators!• Largest Lobby & Indoor Pool in the City• Self Check-in• Easy access to the “T”• Internet Café & Starbucks in Lobby!• Attached to Prudential Center Mall w/Food
Court
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Mall attached to the Hotel!
AND…• Bank & 6 ATMs• Lots of Stores• Visitor Information• Public transportation
access• Enterprise Rent-a-Car
• Barber Shop• Salon• FOOD COURT• Post Office• Tailor• Dry Cleaner
200 Shops and Restaurants
www.PrudentialCenter.com
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Hungry??
• TWO Supermarkets Across the Street!(Shaw’s – Open 24/7 and Trader Joe’s)
• Hotel Connected to the Mall w/ Food Court!
• Plenty of Fast Food and Fine Dining Within Blocks!
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Food VERY Close By
• Pizza
• Panda Express
• Ben & Jerry’s
• Boston Chowda
• C. P. K.
• P. F. Chang’s
• Cheesecake Factory
• Au Bon Pain
• Starbucks
• Qdoba
• Burger King
• Wendy’s
• Subway
• Morton’s
• Legal Sea Food
• and more!
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Convention Costs:
Registration: (Before 11/8/08)
Students/Advisors $75
Life Member Alumni $85
Non-Life Member Alumni $105
After 11/8/08 - $10 Late Fee Added
Banquets:
Fellowship: $35
Awards: $40
*Online Registration available
April 2008!
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What Do I Get for My $75?
• The Incredible Opening Ceremonies, Dances, Entertainment and Social Events
• Access to Dozens of Workshops• Participation in Unique Service Projects• Special Souvenirs• The Honor of Representing Your Chapter at
the 2008 Boston National Convention!
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Notes for Alumni
• Alumni are encouraged to participate in all aspects of Convention as always
• In addition, Alumni Sunday will have special events for alumni, including families. – Alumni can “upgrade” their convention registration to
include Alumni Sunday Luncheon– Sunday-only registration option available– Pre-registration is required
• Child care will be available during the convention.– Pre-registration is required
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Paying For Convention
• Start Saving NOW!• See if Your School/Student Government Will
Help With Funding • Ask for Convention $ Instead of Gifts This Year• An Early Graduation Present from Your Parents• Hold a Chapter Fundraiser
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Fundraising Ideas
• Auctions
• Bag groceries
• Bake Sale
• Book Check
• Book Sale
• Bottle Drives
• Bowl-a-thon
• Can Drives
• Candy / Cookie Sale
• Candy / Cookie-grams
• Car Parking for Events
• Car Wash
• Carnival Booth
• Clean Up Sports Arena
• Clothing Sale
• Coat Check
• Coffeehouse
• College Idol Competition
• Dance-a-thon
• Sell Domino’s Pizza
Cards
• Donations from Alumni
& Advisors
• Donations from Local
Businesses
• Donations from Parents
• Game Night
• Gift Wrapping
• Haunted House
• Hot Dog / Hamburger
Cart
• Ink Cartridge Collection
• Jump-a-thon
• Krispy Kreme
• Sales
• Penny Wars
• Poker Tournament
• Poster Sale
• Rummage Sale
• Tournaments
• Trivia Night
• Ugly Man on
• Campus
• Work Concession
Stands
• Yard Sale
• BE CREATIVE!
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For More Information…• Convention Website:
• www.convention.apo.org• Join the Facebook Groups:• For Actives:• “2008 Alpha Phi Omega National Convention in Boston,
MA”• For Alumni:• “2008 APO National Convention Alumni Activities” • Check for frequent updates throughout the year!
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For More Information…• Other Good Websites:• www.BostonUSA.com• www.CityofBoston.gov/Visitor• www.TheFreedomTrail.org• www.FirstNight.org• www.FlyLogan.com• www.MBTA.com• www.Sheraton.com• www.PrudentialCenter.com
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SEE YOU IN BOSTON!
December 27-30, 2008
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Alpha Phi Omega47/50/51 Tri-Sectional Conference
Section 50 Afternoon Business Mtg
• Chapter Updates• Volunteer Staff Reports• Old Business• New Business• Shameless Plugs• Toast Song
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Alpha Phi Omega47/50/51 Tri-Sectional Conference
Chapter Updates
• Alpha Alpha (UIUC)• Delta Psi (EIU)• Zeta Alpha (Bradley)• Theta Epsilon (ISU)• Omega Epsilon (IWU)• Eta Epsilon (Millikin)
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Alpha Phi Omega47/50/51 Tri-Sectional Conference
Volunteer Staff Reports
• Chair• Treasurer• Membership• Service• Leadership• Brotherhood
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Alpha Phi Omega47/50/51 Tri-Sectional Conference
Old Business
• At Regionals we voted to have the Fall 50 Conference – Date Tentatively October 2008– Hosted by Theta Epsilon (ISU)– Prepare for Nat’l Convention (review
legislation)
• John Mack Nat’l Scholarship – May 1st deadline
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Alpha Phi Omega47/50/51 Tri-Sectional Conference
New Business
• Awards– Friend of the Year, Leader of the Year,
Most Improved Chapter and Chapter of the Year
– Advisor of the Year and Service Project of the Year to be awarded at banquet
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Alpha Phi Omega47/50/51 Tri-Sectional Conference
New Business
• New Budget Items– Active Conference Scholarships– $500 for National Delegate and
attendees support
• Chair Elections
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Alpha Phi Omega47/50/51 Tri-Sectional Conference
Shameless Plugs and Toast Song
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Alpha Phi Omega
Thank you for your continued service to
Alpha Phi Omega!