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THE QUARTERLY PUBLICATION OF ALPHA PHI OMEGANATIONAL SERVICE FRATERNITY Spring 2000

This summer every member ofAlpha Phi Omega is cordially invited to make a pilgrimage ro the site of our Fraternity's founding, Lafayette College in Easton,

Pennsylvania, for a unique leadership developmenr experience of major hisrorical significance. The events are "A Walk in rhe Founders' Footsteps," which includes a spe

cial ceremony; a brand new "Team Development Workshop" being given for the first

time; a special Luncheon Banquet and 75th Anniversary Visioning Forum; and a

Saturday night barbecue. The cost of $40 per person for the weekend includes meals

and dorm housing. The cost for Saturday only is $25, which includes the Luncheon

Banquet, 75th Anniversary Visioning Forum, and Saturday nighr barbeque. For moreinformadon, visit our Web site: www.apo.org.

TORCH & TREFOILSpring 2000 Vol. 7G No, 4

NATIONAL PRESIDENT

)ackA, McKeniie, Clemson, SC

NATIONAL VICE PRESIDENT

JohnWeiherington, Englewood, CO

PROGRAM DtRECTORSDave Emery, San Jose, CABobbj'M, Mainline, Dearborn, MIMa^ie Kati. Livonia, MIDaniel Rauch, Summit, NJEd Richter, Franklin, OHTeri Sheets, Sacramento. CA

REGIONAL DIRECTORSi

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Cheryl Lynn Smith, Piscataway, NJCraig Muckle, Manlius, N�Lyndal Butler, Greensboro, NCMichael C, Nathan, Tallahassee, FLBarbara R. Anderson, Lancaster, OHMark Bearing, Indianapolis, !NBelton Lim, Houston, TXW. BrantWarrick, Fayeitei-ille, ARTanya Refshauge, Si, Paul, MNEhzabeth Tom, M.D,, Sprit^ Creek, NVDavid B. Corning, Olympia, WA

NAnOMM. EXECUTIVE DIRECTORPatrick W. Burke, CAE, Independence, MO

NATIONU LEGAL COUNSELRichard F. Schmidt, Kansas Cit)', MO

NAnONM. ARCHIVISTRobert C. Barkhursr, W Dundee IL

INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS DIRECTORAllen Wong, D.D.S., San Francisco, CA

PAST PRESIDENTSDt, Stan Carpenter. College Station, TXE. Ross Forman, Erdenheim, PATom T. Gall, Spartanburg, SCLawrence L. Hirsch, M.D., Northbrook, ILLotin A. Jurvis, Rockvilie, MDWilfredM. Krenek, Houston, TXDr, Glen T, Nygreen, Scarsdale, NYWilham S, Roth, Bitmingham, ALGerald A, Schroeder, McLean, VALucius E, Young, LTC, Ret,. Spting Valley, FLDr. CP, Zlatkovich. El Paso, TX

LIFE MEMBERS

George F, CahiU, CAE, Pittsburgh, PAIrwin H, Gerst, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA

Floger A, Sherwood, CAE, Kansas City, MOWarren C. Weidman, Reading, PA

FOUNDING LIFE MEMBERDonald L, Terwilliger, Englewood, FL

EX-OFFICIO MEMBER

James L. Chandler. Irving, TX

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fetters to the@ditorPatrick Burke, Alpha Phi Omega National Executive Director andTorch & Trefoil Editor, welcomes your thou^ts and comments.

MAIimr&TEdHH,imi E. 42nd Si., Independence, MO 640SS,

FAX: 1816)373-5975, �-liUIL Exe[iiti>e.OireictDr@[i|M.i�g

�ear @ditor: �ear @d.itor: �ear @d.itor:Several issues ago in the Torch & Trefoilthe National Finance Director, BobbyHainhne, made a special offer concerning a monthly drawing of ail new LifeMembers, with a lucky one each

month having the Life Membership fee

fiilly refunded. My ciiriosiry causes me

to ask who are the lucky Brothers so

far? The Region IV staff thoughtBrocher Hainline's idea was so goodrhar wc awarded Leslie Johnson, loraMu Chaprer, the 1999 Region IV

Conference Coordinator, wirh Life

Membership for making sure rhe

Regional Conference was a crue suc

cess.

GregWhitfieldLambda Alpha '96

It has been interesting. Brother Hainlinehas been faithful to his promise. So farthe "lucky" new Life Members are:November, Amanda Jo Coles, GammaTheta; December, Robert S. Bryant. MuEta; January, Cole T. Robertson. Beta

Sigma; February, Sabrina E. Metzner,Mu Omicron, Brother Hainline still has

about eight months to go on his

"promise." Our Members are showing

interest in the offer. This spring we are

averaging 14 new Life Members each

week. Total Life Members: 18,707. And,ofcourse, congratulations lo Leslie

fohnson ofiota Mu. - Editor

WE'REUSTENINGWe love CO hear from our readers. Send us yourcomments, your suggestions, and your ideasfiirthering che goab ofAlpha Phi Omega,

I am looking at the most recent T&. T.

I noticed rhat the Nacional Office is

locared in Independence, Missouri?1 know we started on the East Coast.

Why isn't it on the Ease Coast where

Al'O was founded?

Lisa Covi

Kappa '81

Interesting question. Prior to 1931 the

only National Office the Fraternity hadwas Frank Reed Horton's car trunk and

garage. In the spring of 1 93 1 . H. Roe

"the Chief" Bartle was elected Grand

MdUi-r of the Fraternity. He moved the

National Office to Kansas City, Missouri.The "Chief" at that time was the Scout

Executivefor the Kansas City, Missouri.BSA Council andfound rootn in his

headquarters for a desk that became the

first National Office ofthe Fraternity.Within a shortperiod oftime the

Fraternity incorporated in Missouri. TheNational Office was located in Kansas

City, Missouri, until 1990, when the^

permanent National Office was con- -^^^strueted in Independence,Missouri. � Editor

Someone showed up at our Chaptermeeting saying chey were a Brorher

from another Chaprer. Does that automatically make that person a Brother

al our Chapter?Jaclyn VeasyDelta Rho '97

The first thing the Chapter should do is

contact the National Office to verify the

person's membership in the Fraternity.Second, the Chapter should complete aMembership Transfer Form and return it

to the National Office so that the

Member can be officially transferredfrom one Chapter to the other. � Editor

Can't visit our

National Office?Visit our

National Web Site.We're at

www.apo.org

Taking a road trip and crossing regional lines Co attend conferences are favorite

activities for many APO Brothers. This past January, Omicron Chaprer and Bera

Epsilon Chapcer {University of Northern Iowa) traveled to the Region VIIIConference in Norman, Oklahoma. "OPA" che Sheep, mascoc for rhe Bera

Epsilon Chaprer, came to the conference wich Omicron Chapcer. Nobody seemed

to know how that happened or how its leg was broken. Past National Presidenr

Wilfred Krenek appears co be signing the "cast."

The Biotheis of Epsilon Lambda assist a local service group, "Friends of the

Elderly," by clearing roofs steeped in snow during the winter for rhose physicallyunable co do ic themselves. The Chapter usually cleans about 1 0 homes a day. Theproject normally happens about once a yeai, but in winteis with multiple heavysnowfalls the Chaptei is always available to meet the challenge. This is a popularproject for the members as ir allows for plenty of opportunities for goofing aroundin the snow. For example, one can jump off the roof into the snow safely becausethere's so much of it (usually about 3-4 ft. on the ground).

GAMMA GAMMAUniversity of California at Berkeley

Berkeley, CA

If you want to promote your Chaprer on campusand arrract new members try this idea. Members ofGamma Gamma Chapter actively support an information table on Berkeley's Sproul Plaza. This cam

pus spor is where rhe Free Speech Movemenr of the1960s originated. This continuing project is one ofthe most effective ways for student organizations on

the campus ofUC Berkeley to promote themselves.This project gives Gamma Gamma Chapter theopportunity to promote our principles ofLeadership, Friendship and Service.

DELTA OMEGAUniversity of Houston

Houston, TX

Members of Delra Omega found a creative way ro help rhe

Housron area Special Olympics. The Chapter was able to secure

aurographs from Housron Asrros ba.seball srar Jose Lima. TheChapter then donated the autographed baseballs ro the SpecialOlympics ofFicc in Houston, where they were latet auctioned tobenefit Special Olympics Athletes in the Houston area.

TAUUniversity of Fbrido

Gainesville, FL

Recently, over 50 members and alumni of

Tau Chaptei attended a service pioject heldat Camp Seminole Springs, a Gill Scoutcamp in Noith Central Florida. At the

campsite the Brothers rebuilt a walkway,cleaned a natural history display, helped tear

down aging teepees and, overall, gave the

camp a "spruced-up" look. This is a semi

annual event for the Chapter and invitingalumni co attend makes it an enjoyableweekend of service and fellowship.

CHINUGrambling Slate University

Ruston, LA

The Brorhers of Chi Nu Chaprer are active inService in their community ofRuston, Louisiana.Recently rhe Chapter assisted rhe Zion Traveler

Baptist Church in a fund-raising project. Thechurch hosted the annual Poor Man's Supperheld in the Ruston Civic Center. Brothers of the

Chapter worked rhe serving line for all those

attending the event. The Poor Man's Supper is anannual fundraiser for the Christian CommunityAction Centei (CCAC). The CCAC providesfood, clothing and utility assiscance fot people in

need in the Ruston communicy.

ALPHA DELTA THETAUniversity of California at Riverside

Riverside, CA

Brothers ofAlpha Delta Theta have recencly been spending weekends helpingto build and rebuild homes for Habitat for Humanity in Moreno Valley nearRiverside, California. The Chapter tore down rotted drywall, hammered nailsand learned how to pur a roof on a house. Even after bUsters on hands, andmany weekends ofdirr and dusr, the experience ofhard work and helpingfamilies in need made ir all worrhwhile.

OMICRON IOTAWorcester Polytechnic Institute

Worcester, MA

Omicron Iota Chapter held its annual Service Auction on

December 9, 1 999. Wirh a good crowd of bidders and a longlist of seivices for sale, the auction was the most successfid in

Chaptet's history. Some of the items auctioned were an all-

male a cappella singing group that sold for $345, a pastadinner prepared by anorher fraternity (chapter) on campus,rides on motoicycles, massages, baked goods and dance

lessons. Ovei $2,100 was raised for the Musrard Seed Food

Bank in Worcester. In rhe phoco, surrounded by Chaptermembers, is aucdoneer Dale Schaetzke, president ofAucrionMarkering Group, who donared his cime and skills co make

the event successfiil.

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BETA EPSILONUniversity of Northern Iowa

Cedar Falls, IA

Membeis of Beta Espilon gathered before a

crowd of 250 aiea Boy Scouts at the openingof cheii annual Merit Badge University on

February 12, 2000. Fifteen different Merit

Badge classes were offered during the one-dayevent, and the enthusiastic Scouts had a greactime. Merir Badge Universiry is one of Beta

Epsilon's favorite service projecrs.

Bera Epsilon member and University of Norrhern Iowa

senior chemistry student Douglas Baket (right) sparkedinceresc in a local Boy Scouc as he demonstrated the

combustion of methane gas during rhe Chaptei's annual Meiit Badge Univetsity.

DELTA GAMMAOhio UniversityAthens, OH

The executive boaid ofDelta Gamma held a recreai

earlier chis year. Members joined together at the stu

dent centei with thiee of their advisors and took time

to explore the operarion of their chapter. They did an

assessmenr of the current and furure needs of rhe

Chapter. The main area of focus was looking ar ways

to motivate the Chaptei membeiship to stay involved

and participate in all aieas of seivice, fellowship and

leadeiship. It was also a great time to lelax and get to

know each othei better.

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WHAT'SGOING ON

WITH

TwistingTogetherIn 1999, Zeta EpsilonChapter at GustavusAdolphus College received

a Youth Service Grant

from the Fraternity. Hereis a summary of the result

ing activides. Your chaptercan apply for the APOYouth Service Grant in

the Fall of2000.

With the 1999

Youth Service

Grant, the Zeca

Epsilon Chapter ofAlpha Phi Omegaprovided four fun-filled days for theyouth of St. Petei,Minnesota. We

invited foutth andfifth giadeis to our

campus twice last

spring; the firstevent was a craft

and movie day, andthe second event was a scavengei huntand picnic. This fall, we invited fifthand sixth giadeis to out campus. We

chose to move up a grade to stay wichthe same kids from the spring. Ourfirsr evenr in rhe fall was a day ofswimming and rhe final evenr was a

collaborarion wirh an environmental

gtoup on campus.On Saturday, April 17, 1999, we

met in a classroom at Gustavus

Adolphus College and made sun-

catchers. We

used glitter,confetti, andcontact papei.While we made

the ciaft, wehad popcornand soda while

warching a

movie. Afrer

the movie, werook our an

projecrs over to

a local nursing home and hung thesun-catchers in the windows of the

entry and sitting room. Wc did not

plan one-on-one inteiaction between

the nursing home residenrs and rhe

children; however, once we arrived ar

the nursing home, rhe children volun

teered ro ralk to the residenrs, and rhe

residents thoroughly enjoyed the inteiaction wth the youth.

We held a picnic and scavengeihunt Saturday, May 15, 1999, in rhe

Gustavus Adolphus Arboretum. Theweather was perfect. We played ourside games with the youth, includingRed Rover, 4-Square, and I've Never.

Each child received a small ceramic

pot to paint. We allowed the paint todry while we had lunch. Hamburgers,chips, brownies, and soda were pre

pared for everyone. Afrer lunch, weplanted Marigold seeds in the pots andeach child was able to take his or her

pot home. We also organized a scav

enger hunt for the youth. The list ofiliings to find included leaves, a whitestone, and other items that could be

found in che Arboretum, Small pri2�swere awarded to the winning team.

The projecr stopped duiing out

summer vacation. However, each child

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Leadership, Friendship & Servicewho had attended one or boch of ourevents last spring received a postcardfrom an Alpha Phi Omega memberover rhe summer. The postcard was

from rhe hometown of the Alpha Phi

Omega member.This pasr fall we sponsored rwo

more evenrs. The first was an openswim day on Saturday, October 30,1 999. We met at che arhletic fecilit}- atGustavus Adolphus College, LundCenter. We swam in rhe pool forabout an hour. At firsr ir was just anopen swim, but later organized gameswere played, including "Marco Polo"

and relay races. The youth enjoyedswimming with che college students,jumping off the diving boards, and sit

ting in rhe whirlpool. After swimming,we had pizza, soda, and juice for din

ner. After pizza, wc plavcd a few gamesin che classroom while we waited tor

parents to arrive.

Our final eventwas held Sunday,November 14, 1999.The evenr was in

collaboration withthe Gustavus

Greens, an environmental group on

campus. The Greens

held a small work

shop on rhe importance of recycling.md the environment. They also spokeabout acid rain. 'Fo show the effects ofacid rain, the Greens provided rock

samples and poured acid on them to

show how some rocks are affecred byacid rain while orhers are nor. After

che lesson, we played a game and had a

snack. We then discussed the things innature we could see in che Arboretum.

Thanks ro the S500 wc received

from this APO grant program, all four

ot these events were of no cost to the

children. We were able ro provide a

meal ac two of che events and snacks at

the othei two. The youth had a won-

deiful time. The numbet of youthattending ranged from eight Co 11.

Many arrended all events. A connec

tion has been made between the chil

dren and Gusravus students. Thechildren conrinue ro ask when we will

have anorher event.

As a Chapter, weplan to continue

sponsoring evenrs

tor the youth of Sc.Peter. \X''e receivedincredible supportfrom the membersof our Fraternity.We never had difficulties finding vol

unteers to help at

the events. The

Twisting Togetheiptogram piovidedbenefits foi the

youth of Sc. Petetand Alpha Phi

Omega membeisaUke!

1950-1975 � This is the

second of three artices that wi

remind us of our many years of

ou:is:^co:n3iMBJMll^B^iwB J A J k:

occomp ishments thus for and IPSMi^Hlfl ^-A XJ)eave a record of them or ttie

thousands of Brothers who wi

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be here or our 100th and other

future anniversaries. This is a ySth Annh/PKfirv fniintrlowngood time to re ect on a that

i Jul rilllllVCI JlJl y vuuiiiuuvvii

has gone before us ond a that )yWilfred M. Krenek,

wi strengthen those who come75th Anniversary Chair

ofter us.

The end ofWorld War II brought Dow Jones Industrial Average University became the Alphalegions of young service men and ended ar 235.41 � up 37 points Chapcer of che Alpha Phi Omega ofwomen back home ro pick up rheir for rhe year, a healrhy 17 percenr che Republic of che Philippines.lives. American industry expanded increase. The health of our In 1952 the Chapterro meet their needs. Americans Fraternity also was excellent. Many Disringuished Service Key wasbegan buying goods not available Chapters inactive duringWorld esrablished, and co chis day it is stillduring the war, which cieated coi- War II became active again, and the highest honor a Chaprer canpoiate expansion and jobs. As we more growth was on the horizon. besrow on a member of the

began the 1950s the U.S. popula In the 1950s, under the leadership Fiateinity. Alpha Phi Omega con

tion was at 149,000,000. The aver of National Presidents Den Uyl tinued to build its leputation as the

age annual salaiy was $2,992. A (1950-54), M.R. Disborough piemieie National Seiviceloaf of biead cost 14 cents. (1954-58), and William S. Roth Ftateinity, by opening its membeiPresidenr Truman gave the go- (1958-62), we chartered 79 new ship to all young men in college.ahead ro build rhe Hydrogen Chapters, a growrh rate of 34 per not just foi Scouts. In the mid-Bomb. Back yard bomb shelteis cent in 10 years. 1950s the National Distinguishedbecame a ciaze. We were afiaid of On March 2, 1950, the Seivice Awaid was presenred for rhethe lion Curtain and Communism. Fiateinity giew internationally first time. It was � and is � a

The Korean War became a reality thiough the cieation ofAPO two-diamond "studded" key prefor thousands of young men and Philippines, which had been estab sented for distinguished service ro

women. And, thousands more went lished by the hard work and dedi the Frarerniry on a narional basis.back to college. cated efforts of Dr, Librado Ureta, As our Fraternity grew chrough

At OUT National Convention at Dn Ureta's group of more than 20 the 1950s, the Korean War endedthe end of December 1950, Scouts and Advisors established the and the Red Scare and McCarthyPiofessoi Daniel Den Uyl was first organization ofAPO outside Hearings ruined the careers of

elecied National President. The of the United Stares, Far Fastein many people, especially in

Hollywood. President Dwight D."Ike" Eisenhower became our first

Republican President in more rhan20 years. Civil rights, inrerscatehighways, the Soviet sputnik, credircards, small cars, and Castro and

che Cuban Revolurion were issues

and events affecting our lives. But

maybe the greatesr effect onAmerican youth was TV, as it

broughr poodle skirrs, pony tails,flat tops, blue suede shoes and"rock and roll" into our livingrooms. Through ic all, our

Frarernity was on firm ground, fulfilling its purpose of Leadership,Friendship and Service. Bring on

rhe "60s!"

In March of 1960 Sidney B.

North, che (first) National

Secretary for the previous 27 years,rerired. Replacing him was JosephScanlon. Joe would evenruaily be

known as "Papa Joe" to che

Frarernity. He was given rhe Fall

Pledge Class namesake honor two

times. Only "the Chief" H. RoeBattle, would be so honored more

(chiee times). Our NationalPiesidencs duiing the 1960s

were William S. Rorh (1958-62),Dr. Lesrer R. Steig (1962-1964),TomT. Gait, M.D. (1964-1966),E, Ross Forman (1966-1968), andDr, GlenT Nygreen (1968-1970).

The 1960s could be looselytermed "rhe besr of times and rhe

worst of times."

They will be remembered for

space exploration. PresidentKennedy's New Frontier and Peace

Corp, and improved civil righrs forminorities. Bur, the decade will also

be remembered for the assassina

tions of John K Kennedy, BobbyKennedy and Dr. Martin Luther

Kingjr. Our world was rorn asun

der wirh the Cuban Missile Crisis,the Vietnam War, and racial dishar

mony. Through it all our Frarernirycontinued on its path. We grew byleaps and bounds with moie than

200 new charters. By December1969 there were 515 rotal chapterswith more than 100,000 members.

We were providing more service ro

rhose in need and were doing so in

new and differenr ways. Our purpose and principles encouragedmany to join us. We sent Brorhers

CO Viecnam buc we also sent

Brorhers ro the Peace Corp.August 28, 1966, was a retro

spective moment for the Fraternity.Frank Reed Horton, our foundingfather passed away. A comment in

our hisrory book notes: "He was a

man of peace. The life he led was

selfless in the best sense. The finesttribute we can pay to him is ro preserve the Fraternity's principles and

share rhem wirh more campusesand more srudents."

In 1967, during [he presidencyof E. Ross Forman, rhe Frarernityheld a Constitutional Convencion

in Norman, Oklahoma. The majoraccomplishmenrs included new

Arricles of Incorporation, NationalBylaws and the Standard ChapterArticles of Association. That con

vention also established distinctive

geographical Regions and delered

reference to Boy Scour affiliarionfrom our membership requirements. Executive Director JoeScanlon in reporting the events in

the Torch & Trefoil noted: "TheFiateinity will lemain indebted for

years to come for the zealous accion

and conscrucrive activities of the

Constitutional Convention dele

gates. The Frarernity's abiding principles of Brotherhood and Service

By December 1969there were 5 1 5 total

chapters with more

than 100,000 members.

We were providingmore service to those

in need and were doingto in new and different

ways. Our purposeand principles encouraged many to join us.

were exemplified ar all times. The

leadership was outstanding."In 1970 Phi Chapter was recog

nized narionally for launching a

project to remove architectural barriers on campus and in communi

ties. "Only with rhis sorr of

involvemenr can the nation hope to

knock down walls of lethargy, as

well as all those doors, steps, stairs,and curbs that block our disabledfellow Americans from theit fair

shaie of functional life," said the

U.S. Secietary of Healrh, Educationand Welfare. It was a good sign and

positive recognition fot the

Fraternity in rendering service rharaffected rhe enrire nation.

The early '70s held many

changes for che Fracerniry. At theend of 1971 "Papa" Joe Scanlonretired as National Executive

Director and Roger Sherwoodbecame rhe new adminisrracivehead of the National Office. InMarch of 1972 National President

Aubrey Hamilton (elected in 1970)

died, and National Vice PresidentLucius Young, LTC, Ret., becameNational President. At che 1972

National Convention, Life

Membeiship was consideied important to the "Project Survival" program designed ro help rhe

Fraternity solve its financial concerns. Also, at that Convention the

issue of co-educational membershipwas considered. A resolution was

passed ro encourage and expedirethe involvement of women in

Fraternity affairs. Two years larer, atthe 1974 Convention, voting dele

gates would appiove affiliate mem

beiship for women in local

Chapters. Aftei a prolonged illness,"Chief" H. Roe Bartle passed awayon May 9, 1974. His memoiywould not be foigotten. At che1974 National Convention,Lawience "Pinky" Hirsch, M.D.,was elected National President.Service programs conrinued ro

grow and expand. Projecrs for rhe

Our Fraternity now

steeped in historywith many great traditions

was about to enter a

new and exciting stageoffraternalism.

campus, community and nation

kept OUI Chaptets busy.Ftom 1970 thiough 1975 the

Fiateinity fought declining membei

ship caused by many events. The

Vietnam Wat was still an issue.

Many college-age men were beingdiafted into mUitaiy service.

Existing college students were

becoming more actively and vocallyopposed to the wat. There was a

major drop of membership in frater

nities overall. An observer of thetime noted theie appealed to beweak leadeiship, apathy, indiffer

ence, and an over-emphasis on social

activities, sex, drugs, and alcohol. It

was a time of campus demonstra

tions; the Charles Manson cult was

cried for murder; and terrorists

killed Israeli athletes at the Munich

Olympics, 'Ihe Wateigate break-in

ignited a mistrust of governmentand ultimately led to the resignationof Presidenr Richard M. Nixon.

As America celebrared rhe end

of 1 975, the Fraternity was cele-

braring irs 50rh Anniversary. In 50

years the Fraterniry had iniriaredalmosc 150,000 members. C^ur

Fraternity now steeped in historywirh many great cradicions was

abour to enter a new and excitingstage of fiateinaiism. The new

change would cause contioveisy. It

would cause giowth. The Ftateinitywould begin its next 25 yeats with a

bold step foiwaid.

Next Issue� 1975-2000

5,200^.

A Lifetime of Commitmentby Daniel Rauch

National Alumni Relations/Internal Volunteer Development Program Director

As a Pledge and Active Brother of

Alpha Phi Omega, you have had

many opportuniiies ro provide service

ro your campus, your community, thenation and the fraternity by parrici-paring in your Chapter's activities.

With the appioach of the end of the

school yeai, many Brotheis find them

selves finishing theii collegiate activi

ties and embaiking on theii caieeis.

As you leave the comfort of your col

lege and your Chaprer, you have the

opportunity to find out if you are

truly dedicated to the principles ofAipha Phi Omega.

When you became a Brother of

APO, you made a promise ro be ser

vice-minded; noc jusc during youryears in college but chroughour yourlife. The same principles ofLeadership, Friendship and Service,which are so important as a Biothei,foim a solid foundation upon whichCO build a successful life. Through cheresc of your life you will have rhe

opportunity to prove che screngch ofchat foundation. Ic may be more diffi-

culc CO find time to provide service

when you have to allocate your rime

between work, family, friends and all

ofyour personal acriviries. However,there are still plenty ofways to conrin

ue to provide service after graduation.Service to the Campus - Even if

you move miles away from yourschool, you can be a supporter ofyouralma mater. Not just financially but inthe area of recruirment. Talk ro highschool students abour your college,and volunreer for local "collegenights." Be an active membei ofyoutschool's alumni organization and pai-ficipate in local association events.

Volunteei and suppoit fund-raisingactivities.

Service to Youth and the

Community - This may be the easiest

way to piovide service after gradua-rion, particulady when you begin to

have children ofyour own. Wherher ir

is Scouting, Boys & Girls Clubs, thePTA, Litde League, Big Biothers/BigSisteis or whatever, youth organiza-fions will need voiunreers and rolemodels to accomplish their goals.Local civic organizarions such as the

Rotary, jaycees, Kiwanis, Lions, andorhers give vou a chance ro help provide service to the community.

Service to the Nation - The same

skills vou used to be an Active Biothcr

in your Chaptet are always sought bynational not-foi-profir organizations,APO Biothers have expeiience tun

ning fund-iaising events, helping outat food shelters, assisting with voter

registration, and becoming involved in

currenr evenrs and issues. Alumni

Brothers are more likely to give blood

through the Red Cross, encouragesomeone to join rhe Peace C^orp, helppreserve a hisroric site and be

informed cirizens.

Service to the Fraternity- AlphaPhi Omega has grown over 15 percentin the lasc decade. As rhe number of

college scudencs increases over the

next decade, the number of voiunreers

needed to con finue this growth willalso increase. For those who have the

time and commitment to be in the

spodighc, helping on the Sectional

staff may be appealing. Othei equallyimpoitant service by alumni to the

Fraterniry includes being a communi-

t)' advisor to a Chaprer, assisting with

starting a new Chaptei, oi using youicareer skills to help a Regional orNational Committee. For those with a

litde less time, alumni can encourage

high school students co pledge the

Fraternity, help write a Sectional

newslerrer, or supporr rhe Fraternityby joining (or starting) a local alumniassociation. Of course being a finan

cial contiibutoi is an option that is

encouraged foi all alumni.For those who have tiuly commit

ted to the principles ofAPO, this lifetime dedication of service after

graduation is the natural progression.Your time as an Active Biothei has

given j'ou the skills and experiencesyou need to reach out and help in the

areas rhat inteiest you. The last chingleft fot you to do then is to raise yourhand and volunreer. Although some

oppoitunities for service may fall inro

your lap, many othei needs go unfilledbecause someone did not know whomto ask. It is rare that someone willturn down an offer for help and it

would be a shame to have a need gounfilled.

In the next few weeks, each

Chaptei will receive notice ftom theNational Office to submit the name

and address of each of theii giaduat-ing seniois. Each new alumnus willreceive a token of appreciation for

suppoiting the Fraternity in collegeand will be provided wirh an opportunity to continue seivice to the

Fraternity. !n the meantime, interesredBrorhers are encouraged to contact

their local Sectional Chait or theNational Office (\v\\vv,apo,oig or 816-373-8667).

Unselfish Service to Othersby Ed Richter

National Service Program Director

You heat this all of che time these

days. But in Alpha Phi Omega, it's a

way of life and not just something todo.

Serving others unselfishly is

something that we as A-Phi-OBiothers do without thinking about

"what's in it for me."We do the things we do because

they need to be done and we knowchat many will benefit from che small

amount of rime and energy we actu

ally spend doing a project. We alsoknow that a lot ofgood things resultfrom doing the things that we do,whethei they ate noted by a formal

lecognition or just maybe that simple "thank you."

Recencly, some Brochers at the

Alpha Gamma Omicron Chapter arHeidelberg College in Tiffin, Ohio,lost nearly everything they had when

theii dorm caught fire. According to

an article in The Toledo Blade, two ofthese Biotheis who liteially left theiidoim with only the clothes on their

backs still fulfilled theit obligation to

show up at a seivice project to helpout at a soup kitchen later in the dayat a local chuich.

Obviously, no one would have

complained had they not shown upat the pioject undei those circumstances. But the fact that they honored theii commitment cleailyillustiates my premise that unselfishservice to others IS a way of life and

IS what Alpha Phi Omega is all

about. It's also a stoiy that we should

share with out Pledges on what itreally means to be a Biothei.

That is not the only illustiation

of unselfish service and leadership byexample of late by our Brothers.There have been many tragedies oncampuses, such as a fire at Seton Hall

or the bonfire incident at Texas

A&M, in which A-Phi-O Brothers

stepped up co lend a hand in verystressful and emotional situationsand carried themselves as leaders ontheir campus.

There are many opportunitiesboth large and small co be of servicero others. The key is ro keep our eyesand ears open for rhose opportunities

and cake it ftom chere. And it doesn't

stop after your active brotherhood

ends� it goes on for the rest ofour

lives,

I know of many Brothers who

have taken our cardinal principlesand gone to be of service ro orhers

after they left school. Whether it's

becoming a member of a service

club, helping out wich the Scouts,

helping out at church or just a random act of kindness for whatever che

reason, service ro others is truly a

way of life.

As a side note, don't forget our75th Anniversary Service Days.

March 16

Absolutely Incredible Kids Day

April 14-16National Youth Service Days

November 6-12\lational Service Week

(one special day during this week)

Minutes of the Board MeetingFebruary 5, 2000 � Son Francisco, CA

Approved che accounring firm of

Grant Thornton to conduct the2000 audit of the National

Fraternity.Appioved a change in the Boaid

of Diiectofs Policy Manual thatclarified the eligibility for a non-member spouse to receive rheMaude Walker Young award.

Approved that it is the sense of

the Board of Directors that thestudent National Convention feebe not moie that $50.

Appioved the techaitering ofTheta Alpha Chaptei at StevensInstitute ofTechnology,Hoboken, New Jeisey and AlphaEpsilon Theta Chaptei at theUnivetsity ofAkron. Uniontown,Ohio.

Passed that three addirional daysin 2000 be declared Narional

Service Days in celebration of the75th Anniversary: AbsolutelyIncredible Kids Day, March 1 6;Narional Youth Service Day, April14-15; and a special day duringNational Service Week,November 6-12.

Approved a change in the BoardofDirecrors Policy Manual roallow Regional Alumni councilsmore flexibility in the process of

electing Alumni Vodng Delegates.Recommended that the National

Convention Committee andNational Ptesident considei

changes in the meeting times for

Regional Meerings at the Narional

Convenrion.

Approved guidelines for theDavid B, Corning ChaprerProgram Reviver Award,The President declared Epsilon

Delra Chapter, CentralConnecticut State University,New Britain, Connecticut, and

Alpha Gamma Nu Clbapter,Universiry of California-SantaCruz, Santa Cruz, California,inactive for failure to remain in

good standing for a period of rwoyears.The President appointed the 2000

Fall Pledge Class Namesake

Committee, including Chaii,John Wetherington; Membeis:Ma^ie Katz, Barbara Anderson,Wilfred Kienek, Bob Barkhurst,Belton lim, Craig Muckle, EdRich rer and Dave Corning.The President appointed theEndowmenr Trusree NominatingCommittee, including Chair,

Bobby Hainline; Members: JohnWetheringron and Brant Warrick.

In Leadership, Friendship and Service. . .

"In rhe beginning, when this Fraternit}' was founded, theBoy Scouts ofAmerica was theie and ihioughout theFrarernity's 75 year hisrory, the Boy Scouts ofAmerica has

been there walking side by side in our mutual missions for

the human development of young people. As a salute to

honor the 75 years of commitment and accomplishment ofthis Fratetnity and in giatitude for 75 years of immeasurable

service by Chapters ofAlpha Phi Omega to local councils of

the Boy Scouts ofAmerica, including the ongoing commitment ofmany Chapters as charter paitner oiganizations ofthe BSA, foi numerous Cub Scout Packs, Boy Scout Troops,Explorer Posts, and Venturing Crews, and as a srarement of

the intennon of the Boy Scouts ofAmerica to continue to

"be there," walking side by side with Alpha Phi Omega, and j-^ Chandler, Director ofPersonnelAdministration. Boy Scouts ofin support of the Fratetnity s quest to be the foremost America and Ex-Officio Member t^theAl'O Board ofDirectors

� 1 n J I- T-� J L- jc ;-�;., a ~-.r;.-n'c presents a check in the amount ofS5, 000 to fack McKenzie, APOprovider of Leadership, Friendship and Service m Americas ^^,^��^/ p^,,^,�,_ ^�,,.�_^ ,^J/,0 Board Meeting in .San

Collegiate environmenrs, on behalfof the Boy Scouts of Francisco.

America and its 320 local councils - we are pleased to piesentto Alpha Phi Omega Nafional Service Fiaternity this token

ofgiatitude and good wishes for a Happy 75th Birthday!

WHO,whatWHEN & WAere^^ALPHA PHI OMEGA'S CALENDAR OF EVENTS

APRIL 7-9

Section 2 ConferenceHost: Theta lota ChapterUniversity ofArizonaTucson, AZ,

Section 41 ConferenceHost:Alpha Epsilon Zeta ChapterUniversity ofTexasDallas, TX

Section 48 ConferenceHost: Eta Sigma ChaplerIllinois CollegeJacksonville, IL

Section 49 ConferenceHost: Beta Psi ChapterSoutheastMissouri Slate

UniversiiyCape Girardeau, MO

Section 77 ConferenceHost: Kappa Tau ChapterThe Citadel UniversityCharleston, SC

APRIL 8

Section 84 ConferenceHost: Kappa Mu ChapterJohns Hopkins UniversityBaltimore, MD

Section 99 ConferenceHost: Nu Thela ChapterRowan CollegeGlasshoro, NJ

APRIL 14-15

Section 45 ConferenceHost: Chi Nu ChapterGrambling State UniversityRuston, LA

APRIL 14-16

Section .56/59 ConferenceHost: Alpha GammaXi ChapterUniversiiy ofDaytonDayton, OH

Section 72 ConferenceHost: Nu Epsilon ChapterGeorgia Southern UniversityStatesboro, GA

Section 88-89 ConferenceHost: Epsilon Zeta ChapterRensselaer Polytechnic InstituteTroy, NY

�^M APRIL 15

Section 83 ConferenceHost: Chi Gamma ChapterJamesMadison UniversityHarrisonburg, VA

APRIL 28-30

Section 8 ConferenceHost: Eta Xi ChapterCentral Washinpon UniversityEllensburg, WA

MAY 27-28

Section 98 ConferenceSan Juan, Puerto Rico

JUNE 16-18

Cljapler Program WorkshopVirginia Polytechnic Institute &State UniversityBlacksburg, VA

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JULY 14-16

The Easton Event75th Anniversary CelebrationLafayette CollegeEaston, PA

NationalBoardMeetingPhiladelphia, PA

JULY 28-30

Chapter Program WorkshopCharleston, SC

Chapter Program WorkshopFayeneville. AR

AUG 18-20

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Camp Mo-KanIndependence, MO

SEPTEMBER

Section 7 ConferenceTBA

DECEMBER 2000

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Philadelphia, PADecember 27-30, 2000

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