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National Service Week
^�^�x,^ TORCH&TREFOIL
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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VV!VIIVIIIIXXXI
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
NATIONAL SERVICE FBATERNITV
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PRESIDENTS MESSAGEBYIACKA. McKENZlE, NATIONAL PRESIDENT
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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.
6
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.
7
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
8
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
1 '1
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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