Pledge Manual

Alpha Phi Omega Gamma Sigma Pledge Manual 2003
Taken from Pledge Manual of Alpha Phi Omega National Service Fraternity 2003 by Anna VanToai
The Greek Alphabet

English Spelling Alpha Beta Gamma Delta Epsilon Zeta Eta Theta Iota Kappa Lambda Mu Nu Xi Omicron Pi Rho Sigma Tau Upsilon Phi Chi Psi Omega Greek Capital Letters A B E H I K M N O P T X Greek Small Letters
Our Traditions
Cardinal Principles:
LEADERSHIP FRIENDSHIP SERVICE
Motto of the Fraternity:

BE A LEADER BE A FRIEND BE OF SERVICE
Symbols of the Fraternity

In the early days of our Fraternity, our Founders chose recognizable objects that would be representative symbols of the spirit of our guiding principles of Leadership, Friendship, & Service. They selected items of historical and traditional value and notability. The meaning and definitions of these symbols have not changed in our lifetime, and likely will not.
JEWEL Diamond the most precious of all gemstones representing brilliance, luster, always increasing in value, and an expression of the greatest love when given. FLOWER Forget-Me-Not a perennial flower with royal blue blossoms. It is everlasting, always remembered. TREE Oak Tree We have all heard from a parent or mentor the story of the sturdy oak tree that grew from a small acorn. The oak is stately, sturdy, and sheltering.
COLORS Blue Our color of blue is a royal blue color. It is elegant, a sign of pure deed and thought and is a color in our nations flag. Gold Our color of gold is called old glory gold. A color also found in the nations flag (fringe and tassels). It represents high value, respect, royalty, and is a sign of love. BIRD Golden Eagle At the 1976 National Convention, the delegates chose another symbol to further this richness of our history and traditions. They declared the golden eagle as a new Fraternity symbol. The golden eagle symbolizes strength, gracefulness, keenness of vision, and endurance.
Insignia
This badge, worn by thousands of brothers of APO, is the "Emblem of Campus Service." Students and faculty alike recognize and respect the activities for which it stands.
The ideals of Alpha Phi Omega are embodied in our coat-of-arms. As everyone who has passed through the ritual knows, the symbolism of the coat-of-arms stands for the very purpose of our brotherhood.
Our Toast Song

The National Fraternity acknowledges the importance of Brotherhood among all people. In 1976, the National Fraternity overwhelming 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.
Heres 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
History of Alpha Phi Omega

Alpha Phi Omega was founded at Lafeyette College on December, 16 th, 1925 by Frank Reed Horton. The First National Convention was held in St. Louis, Missouri in 1931. The National Office is located in Independence, Missouri and was dedicated on November, 17 th, 1990. The 1976 National Convention in Atlanta, Georgia opened full membership to women. The National Convention happens biannually. The 2004 Convention will be in Denver, Colorado. There are four purposes of the National Convention: 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 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. According to the National Office, there are over 300,000 brothers, more than 700 chapters and 20,000 life members. In the words of Frank Horton: 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, through the future statesmen 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. On April 14, 2003, Alpha Phi Omega was honored with the Daily Point of Life Award. This honor recognizes the Fraternitys work to connect Americans through service that meets critical community needs, with special focus on the goals for children and youth set in April 1997 by the Presidents Summit for Americans Future. This award is given by the Points of Light Foundation which is a national, nonpartisan organization that promotes volunteerism. The Foundation was founded by former President George H.W. Bush and its name reflects one of his favorite phrases, "a thousand points of light."
Current Board
Alpha Phi Omega National Officers: President Bobby Hainline Vice President Maggie Katz National Executive Director Robert London Region VI Director Micheal Leahy Section 51 Chair Jeremy Bingman The University of Chicago is the Gamma Sigma chapter of Alpha Phi Omega. It is the 90th chapter of the Fraternity and was first founded on November 16th, 1941, reestablished in 1957, and then again on April 6, 1997. Gamma Sigma is in Region VI, Section 51, along with 3 other school in Northern Illinois (Eta Nothern Illinois University, Pi Eta, Loyola University, and Sigma Sigma, University of Illinois Chicago) Gamma Sigma Chapter Board Members: President Mini Kaur VP Fellowship Lakshmi Shenoy and Sydney Kinnear VP Membership Dickee Li VP Pledge Anna VanToai VP Service Dave Munson Secretary Keren Zwick Treasurer Miz Naganuma Publicity Chair Julia Kowalski Section Project Coordinator Ebony Wade and Dave Frankheuser
How to be a Brother
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 area of Leadership, from within our own Fraternity, people are transformed from followers to leaders sometimes without really being aware of the development. Brotherhood is the spirit of friendship; it implies respect, honesty, and dependability. For service, the Fraternity has establish four fields of service in which Chapters should be involved: a) Service to the campus Each chapter should carry out projects that benefit the campus and its students. Examples are campus cleanups, sponsoring and volunteering at campus events, and promoting recycling on campus. b) Service to the community Chapters should include projects which benefit the community and its residents. Service to youth is a special consideration. Examples are holiday parties at hospitals etc, collect food and volunteer at local food pantries, and assist various shelters. c) Service to the nation Each chapter should develop projects which have an impact beyond the campus and community. Examples are volunteering, distributing information, or participating in a walk-a-thon for any of the many national organizations d) Service to the Fraternity Service that directly benefit Members of the Chapter should be included. Through leadership workshops, Fraternity conferences, fellowship events, and academic support groups, Brothers can challenge and help each other. Examples include chapter fundraisers or workshops, chapter celebrations and banquets and recruitment. 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 by performing the duties to maintain your active Membership. General duties include: attending chapter meetings, participating in service projects, recruiting new pledges, paying all financial obligations, and contributing your ideas and preferences to the organization.

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The Greek Alphabet

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History of Alpha Phi Omega

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