TORCH&TREFOIL

THE QUARTERLY PUBLICATION OF ALPHA PHI OMEGANATIONAL SERVICE FRATERNITY Spring 1998

Pres iden t ’ s Mes sage . . . . . 2by Bobby M. Hainline

Chapt er Resource CD -ROM . . 3

Chapt er s . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 - 9Chapters in ActionNew Charters

Chapt er Adv i sor ’ s Corner . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 - 11

Philip J. Burlingame, Ph.D.Richard I. Koval, PE

Da i l y Po in t s o f L igh t Award . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

A lumni News . . . . . . . . . . 13

Chapt er Ann i ver sar ie s . . . 14

Eps i l on Chapt er Ce l ebra t e s75 th Ann i ver sary . . . . . . . 15

Who , What , When & Where . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

• National Service Week 2003

• Regional Conferences

• Servant Chapter Model

• Winter Board Action

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N E X T I S S U E :

Are you looking for a creative way to provide Leadership, Friendship and Service tolocal Scouting groups? Maybe considering something fulfilling for both your chapterand those dedicated young people serving your community? If your answer is “yes,”then you may want to open your heart and your mind to a service project that shineswith smiles and success.

Merit Badge University (MBU), also referred to as Scouting University, BadgeDay and other various names, is a perfect way for APO chapters across the country towork with local Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts and Camp Fire USA groups to provideunlimited and worthwhile service. Through chapter requests, Alpha Phi Omega’sNational Scouting and Youth Service Committee provides resources and assistance tohelp Brothers coordinate and sponsor events once or twice each year. APO Brothers,university professors and volunteers work together to share ideas, coordinate pro-grams, and teach specific skills to help local Scouts earn merit badges, while embrac-ing fun and fellowship. Anywhere from 20, up to several hundred Scouts may activelyparticipate in these projects with dedication and support of our Fraternity.

Winter 2003

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Merit Badge University

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Young Scouts at the Merit Badge University at Carnegie-Mellon University (Kappa Chapter)preparing to launch their model rockets into space.

“I will replace myself…” In the last issue of the T&T I talked to you abouta Recipe for Brotherhood and how three specialBrothers of Alpha Phi Omega had shared theirspecial “recipe” with a host of others through theirlove and dedication for our Fraternity. I left youwith a question on what your legacy would beto the future Brothers of Alpha PhiOmega. Since many individuals haveresponded so positively to that article, Ithought we should continue discussingthe cultivation of our Brotherhood.

As I reread the quote from FrankReed Horton above, I was remindedof a commitment that every pledge in our Fraternity took many years ago. I wasCharter President of Chi Mu Chapter so I never officially went through a pledg-ing period (I did participate in a later pledge class voluntarily to fulfill a promise Ihad made to several neophytes seeking membership). The pledge manual we usedat that time closed with a personal contract page....a page where each new initiatewas asked to make a commitment to their Fraternity, their campus, their com-munity and their nation. That first agreement all new Brothers agreed to readwas: “I will replace myself by enlisting at least one new Brother each semester”.

Now allow me to digress just a moment, drag out the calculator and dosome number crunching. “I will replace myself by enlisting at least one newBrother each semester.” Do you realize what this can mean to our Fraternity andto Frank Reed Horton’s dream? Let’s start with just YOU. You have made theabove commitment...”you will replace yourself with at least one new Brothereach semester.” At the end of the next semester YOU have grown into two. Nowif that person also makes the same commitment, by the end of the next semesterYOU now have a family of four just because of your love and commitment tothe Fraternity. By the end of eight semesters and hopefully close to graduation,YOU and your family have now expanded to 128 new Brothers of Alpha PhiOmega. WOW! Let’s throw another factor into this equation - let’s say YOUwere not the only one that made this commitment in the first semester...youhave just created an explosion of Brothers dedicated to Leadership, Friendshipand Service and we have addressed only the explosion occurring in YOUR chap-ter. Can you imagine where we would be today if each of us had that passionand commitment that you have?

We have the greatest Fraternity in the world - no brag, just fact. With somuch to offer, I have difficulty trying to understand why we are not expandingthis great Fraternity at a phenomenal rate. For the first time in many years wehad reason to celebrate at the close of our last fiscal year...we actually made our2003 goals in new pledges, new initiates and AAMD. Ed Richter, his staff, JudyMitchell, Linda Secrist and the National Office had to put on an aggressive

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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGEby bobby m. hainline, National President

TORCH & TREFOIL Winter 2003 Vol. 80 No. 2

NATIONAL PRESIDENTBobby M. Hainline, Dearborn, MI

NATIONAL VICE PRESIDENTMaggie Katz, Livonia, MI

PROGRAM DIRECTORSLisa M. Covi, Ph.D., Highland Park, NJJulie A. Moore, Ph.D., Athens, GACarla Moran, Quincy, MAEd Richter, Franklin, OHKeith D. Roots, Charlottesville, VAElizabeth Tom, M.D., Elko, NV

REGIONAL DIRECTORSI Marilyn Mims Dow, Peabody, MA II Craig Muckle, Syracuse, NYIII Jamie L. Conover, Richmond, VAIV Kimberlie H. Francis, Atlanta, GAV Thomas W. Strong, Bethel Park, PAVI Michael Leahy, Holland, MIVII Belton Lim, Houston, TXVIII W. Brant Warrick, Fayetteville, ARIX Erica Roberts, Milwaukee, WIX Kevin S. Simpson, Oakland, CAXI David B. Corning, Olympia, WA

NATIONAL EXECUTIVE DIRECTORRobert J. London, Independence, MO

NATIONAL LEGAL COUNSELRichard F. Schmidt, J.D., Kansas City, MO

NATIONAL ARCHIVISTRobert C. Barkhurst, W. Dundee, IL

INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS DIRECTORDavid A. Emery, Vancouver, BC

PAST PRESIDENTSStan Carpenter, Ph.D., Bastrop, TXE. Ross Forman, Philadelphia, PATom T. Galt, M.D., Drayton, SCLawrence L. Hirsch, M.D., Northbrook, ILLorin A. Jurvis, Rockville, MDWilfred M. Krenek, Houston, TXJack A. McKenzie, Clemson, SCGlen T. Nygreen, Ph.D., Scarsdale, NYWilliam S. Roth, Birmingham, ALGerald A. Schroeder, McLean, VALucius E. Young, LTC, Ret., Spring Hill, FLC.P. Zlatkovich, Ph.D., El Paso, TX

LIFE MEMBERSGeorge F. Cahill, CAE, Pittsburgh, PAIrwin H. Gerst, Palos Verdes Peninsula, CARoger A. Sherwood, CAE, Kansas City, MOWarren C. Weidman, PE, Reading, PA

EX-OFFICIO MEMBERJames L. Chandler, Irving, TX

14901 E. 42nd Street South • Independence, MO 64055816 • 373 • 8667

Fax: 816 • 373 • 5975 Email: executive.director@apo.orgWeb Site: www.apo.org

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push those last few months so wecould claim this victory...kudos to eachone of you. But why do we still strug-gle to grow our Fraternity?

At the July Board meeting we reaf-firmed the goals of the Membershipand Extension Committee; we estab-lished goals for each Region, not onlyin membership but also in new/rechar-tered chapters. These goals areATTAINABLE.

But just as I have said before, weneed your help in making this happen.

Do you have a roommate that youshould tell about APO; do you have alab partner, a classmate, or significantother who would benefit from theLeadership, Friendship and Servicegenerated from our Fraternity? It istime we tell everyone about who weare, what we do and how we want each of them to be a part of theGREATEST FRATERNITY IN THE WORLD!

Alpha Phi Omega is certain togrow and prosper, but only if you

make the commitment to share animportant part of yourself - your truededication, your excitement, as well asyour life-enhancing experiences. Willyou make your pledge today? ...”youwill replace yourself with at least onenew Brother each semester.” Don’t waituntil tomorrow, share your “recipe”today.

Introducing the New APO Chapter Resource CD-ROM

By now, regions, sections and chapters should have received the Fraternity’s first ChapterResource CD-ROM, which certainly marks a new era in the availability of Alpha Phi Omega pub-

lications. This valuable resource provides collegiate Brothers immediate access to hundreds of nation-al documents and customizable aids, all enabling chapters to enhance their efforts in exhibiting and

promoting our principles of Leadership, Friendship, and Service.The CD-ROM represents the culmination of a three-year effort by Fraternity alumni volunteers to pro-

vide greater amounts of informative material to chapters through the increased use of electronic media. Thiseffort also led to the formation of the National Media and Technology Committee, which oversees the designand implementation of electronic media-oriented efforts.

“This project has been a long time dream of many brothers and I am proud to see it come to a fruitfulcompletion,” said Joel Natt, an organizer of the CD-ROM project and current Chair of the National Mediaand Technology Committee. “I believe that it will benefit the chapters and the Fraternity as we grow andchange, while embracing more challenges ahead.”

“This is a compilation of resources that chapters actually use,” said Howie Barnes, Section 89Chair. “They are meant to be used as examples to give chapters a leg up so they don’t always have to

reinvent the wheel at every turn.”Having finished their first project, the National Media and Technology Committee is now

working on a similar CD-ROM for use by alumni volunteers. To submit your own materi-als for inclusion into this product, or to voice your opinion on the Chapter Resource

CD-ROM, visit the committee on the Internet at www.cdgroup.apo.org.“Let us know what you think,” said Dr. Beth Tom, NationalMarketing Director. “The next one won’t be thinner or flatter,

but it will be even more useful with your feedback.”

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Advanced planning and preparation are critical steps forservice projects of large significance, as well as those involv-ing only one or two local troops. In addition, understandingspecific program details and making sure that the individualneeds are met for each Scout are essential keys to reach themutual goal of success. A guide to help conduct this type of

project is available from the APO national web page athttp://www.apo.org/programs/scouting_youth/resources.shtml. Currently, this guide is in the process of being updatedand any contribution of time and/or materials would be sin-cerely appreciated.

continued from page 1Merit Badge University

The Merit Badge University atAuburn University in Auburn,Alabama, celebrated its 10th anniver-sary this past spring. More than 400Boy Scouts and scouters, along withBrothers of the Delta Chapter, attend-ed the all-day event, concluding withevening fellowship around a warmcampfire while singing songs andlaughing at creative skits.

Originally created by an EagleScout in 1993, Delta’s MBU hasserved thousands of Scouts during itsdecade of existence. Scouts attendingthe annual spring event learn howBrothers of Alpha Phi Omega dedicatetheir time and energy to help coordi-nate this popular program, which

helps them earn merit badges rangingfrom architecture to surveying.

One of the keys to success is howthe Delta Chapter recruits universityfaculty to serve as instructors. Withthis strategy, Scouts get a first-handlook at a college classroom environ-ment, as well as receive top-notchinstruction and application found onlyin a collegiate setting.

In addition, this instrumental project continues to enhance strongmembership recruitment for the DeltaChapter. With proven methods and asolid program foundation, MBU is anenduring service tradition for theDelta Chapter and Auburn University,and will continue to be so.

Around the CountryAPO-Sponsored

Merit Badge UniversitiesAngelo State University, Omega Gamma

Auburn University, Delta

Boston University, Zeta Upsilon

Carnegie-Mellon University, Kappa

Colorado School of Mines, Mu Pi

Colorado State University, Epsilon Xi

East Tennessee State University, Lambda Alpha

Eastern Illinois University, Delta Psi

Eastern Michigan University, Lambda Phi

Georgia Military College, Alpha Epsilon Pi

Illinois State University, Theta Epsilon

Iowa State University, Xi

Luther College, Mu Theta

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Epsilon Zeta

Rutgers University, Delta Rho

SUNY - Albany, Alpha Delta Eta

Syracuse University, Phi

University of Arkansas, Beta Rho

University of Colorado - Boulder, Gamma Theta

University of Iowa, Omicron

University of Massachusetts - Amherst,

Kappa Omicron

University of Northern Colo. Petitioning Group

University of Texas - Austin, Alpha Rho

University of the Sciences in Philadelphia,

Alpha Gamma Iota

W A N T E D !!!One Alpha Phi Omega Brother who is a registered Venturing Crew member for an exciting opportu-nity to travel to Japan in March 2004 as part of a select group from around the United States. Theremay be a second group traveling to Japan in July 2004. Please contact Mike Nathan, APO BSALiaison, National Scouting and Youth Service Committee, at mnathan@att.net for details.

Pictured above: A photography class at Merit Badge University at Auburn Universityenjoys a “crazy” moment together with Brother Jeremy Cushen of the Delta Chapter andinstructor Laura Douglas.

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Also celebrating their 10th Anniversarythis fall is Merit Badge University(MBU) and University of Scouting(UOS) sponsored by the GammaTheta Chapter and Venturing Crew492 at the University of Colorado atBoulder. Each spring and fall season,these programs serve more than 500Scouts, Venturers/Sea Scouts andAdult Leaders of Arapahoe District,Longs Peak Council, BSA.

More recently, this project hasbeen adopted by Section 30 andBrothers of Epsilon Xi at ColoradoState University, Brothers of Mu Pi atthe Colorado School of Mines, and thenew petitioning group at the Univer-sity of Northern Colorado. A fewScout units from adjacent councils alsoparticipate.

When Gamma Theta Brothers firstcreated their MBU in 1993, it wasbased on service ideas obtained at aRegional APO Conference with muchof the development derived from trialand error about what worked and whatdidn’t. Over the years, the concept hasbeen finely tuned into an effective pro-gram that meets the needs of theDistrict Scouts and Leaders and that isapproved and endorsed by theCouncil’s Advancement Committee.

Brothers of Gamma Theta workdiligently to recruit a mix of APOcounselors, university professors andgrad students, District Counselors andScout unit leaders and other volunteersto assist in offering approximately 30

merit badges and 12 University ofScouting training/informational class-es. Various games and exercises such as“capture the flag” and scavenger huntsare available during recreational time.All Scouts are required to be in fulluniform during the day’s events.

One of the great advantages insponsoring these events on campus isthe plethora of resources and expertisethat each Scout can truly benefit from.For example, the state of the artUniversity planetarium can simulate aweek’s worth of stargazing for theastronomy merit badge. In addition,astronomy is taught by a professor orgraduate assistant in astrophysics/spacescience, which adds increased enthusi-asm as each Scout works toward his orher individual goal. Other examplesinclude the swimming merit badge and“Discover SCUBA,” which are taughtat the University pools by certifiedPADI SCUBA instructors and rock

climbing, which is led at the localindoor rock gym by certified instruc-tors/counselors and the RockyMountain Rescue group. What better“hands-on” service opportunities couldthere be to enhance the lives of theseyoung people?

It’s certainly an honor that therespected Scouting community ofColorado has built trust and confi-dence in Alpha Phi Omega, which willcontinue to grow and benefit our lead-ers of tomorrow.

We acknowledge and thank DavidO’Leary, Mike Nathan, Bob Amick,Katheryn Mason and David Self fortheir personal time and contributionsregarding the Merit Badge Universitystory. We understand that there aremany more APO chapters involved insimilar service programs and weencourage you to submit those storiesand photos to the Torch & Trefoil(TandT@apo.org )for consideration in upcoming issues.

Above: A young Scout works with aGamma Theta Brother to demonstrate hisskills for earning the fingerprinting meritbadge.

Above: Gamma Theta Brothers and Section 30 staff members relaxing during a lunchbreak at MBU.

EXCITING OPPORTUNITY

Alpha Phi Omega has been presented theopportunity to participate as a service corpsfor the 2005 National Boy Scout Jamboree.Active Brothers and Alumni are needed foreach of the eight days before and after theJamboree (late July and mid August) to helpwith set-up, greeting staff and participants,then tear-down.

Individuals can participate either before orafter the Jamboree, or both. Assisting withthis activity will not preclude participation inthe Jamboree. Please contact DavidO’Leary at youth.director@apo.org or 732-572-2059 for more information.

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GAMMA GAMMA CHAPTERUniversity of California at Berkeley, Berkeley, CA

On March 1, 2003, at the Section 4 Conference, the GammaGamma Chapter shared the Fellowship Gold Pan Award for themost outstanding fellowship program in 2002 with the Iota PhiChapter at the University of California at Davis. In addition,Gamma Gamma was awarded the Interchapter Award and BrotherMeng Lee was awarded the Section 4 Chuck Cruz DistinguishedFellowship Award. For more information contact: apo-service@uclink.berkeley.edu

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Conferences - The Great Wonder of Alpha Phi Omega

“One of the most exciting things about APO has been attending conferences. We get theopportunity to meet so many people of various cultures, learning about unlimited experiences, yetseeing how much we have in common.

The friendships we make can be resources for life. APO is about all of us working for thecommon good of our communities and our nation as a whole. If you haven’t had the chance toattend a conference, I encourage you to give it a try...it could change your life in ways you maynot even begin to imagine.” - Craig Lian, Iota Chi Alum, July 2003

Editor’s Note: This letter was sent to the T&T and reflects the importance ofConferences within Alpha Phi Omega. Participating in a National, Regional, Sectional, orLeadership Conference is another way for you to provide Service to the Fraternity.

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SECTION 74 CONFERENCE - SPRING 2003

Brothers from the Psi Omega Chapter at University of Central Florida, AlphaDelta Lambda Chapter at Florida Atlantic University, and Alpha Delta NuChapterat Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, share in fellowship at theSection 74 Conference, April 4-6, 2003, at the University of Central Florida,Orlando, FL. Jimmy Bartle Taylor, seated second from left, daughter of H. RoeBartle, was keynote speaker at the Saturday banquet with “Service with aSwing” as the theme

OGLETHORPE LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT WEEKEND

SUMMER 2003

More than 55 Brothers – including staff – joined together July 25-27,2003, at Oglethorpe University in Atlanta, Georgia, for the LeadershipDevelopment Weekend which includes a CPW and APO LEADS.

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NU RHO CHAPTERCollege of William & Mary, Williamsburg, VA

Brothers of the Nu Rho Chapter assisted victims of hurricane Isabel in Poquoson, Virginia, a nearby community that was hit hard with damage. Together, Brothers worked to repaircondemned homes by cleaning attics, removing branches, and picking up debris. For moreinformation visit: www.wm.edu/so/APO

ALPHA DELTA LAMBDA CHAPTER Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL

ALPHA DELTA TAU CHAPTER Nova Southeastern University, Davie, FL

Florida International University Interest Group, Miami, FL

APO Southeast Florida Alumni Group

APO Brothers throughout Florida recently participated in the 38th Annual Jerry LewisTelethon for the Muscular Dystrophy Association, donating their personal time andsupport along with millions of people across the country. More than $60.5 million wasraised to benefit those with neuromuscular diseases.

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ALPHA EPSILON PI CHAPTERGeorgia Military College, Milledgeville, GA

Alpha Epsilon Pi Chapter of Georgia Military College inMilledgeville, Georgia, held their chartering ceremony on September7, 2003, with 33 pledges being initiated into the Fraternity.

ALPHA EPSILON RHO CHAPTERWest Liberty State College, West Liberty, WV

Alpha Epsilon Rho Chapter of West Liberty State College in WestLiberty, West Virginia, was chartered on October 12, 2003, with 18pledges being initiated.

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We would like to introduce you totwo individuals who are very special tothe Alpha Beta Chapter atPennsylvania State University...PhilipBurlingame and Rich Koval. Thesetwo dedicated advisors have helped tocreate positive outcomes that originat-ed early from improved advisor-leaderrelationships. As Philip stated, “Ourmain focus and overall dedication havebeen emphasizing adherence to AlphaPhi Omega’s core values.”

In 2002, Penn State’s Undergrad-uate Student Government selectedboth Philip and Rich as ‘Best StudentOrganization Advisors of the Year.’

The Alpha Beta Chapter of Alpha PhiOmega is among 600 of Penn State’sregistered student organizations. Thiswas an important honor for both indi-viduals, as well as wonderful recogni-tion for the chapter.

Together, Philip and Rich haveworked with Alpha Beta Brothers tocreate a challenging five-year plan.This plan includes working together to meet specific goals for membership,the service program, finances andcommunications. In addition, theyhave planned leadership retreats andworked closely with regional and sec-tional staff to help achieve overallgoals for chapter improvement.

For both, one important key to being successful advisors hasbeen building the relationship with Brothers – the relationship offriendship and mentoring, rather thana simple role of adults overseeing theactivities of one chapter. “The advisors

Above: Philip (far left) and Rich (far right) with Alpha Beta Brothers at a recent Cub-O-Ree Weekend.

Left: Philip J. Burlingame, Ph.D.; right:Richard I. Koval, PE

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have contributed to guiding and shaping the future of our Fraternity,while allowing the brotherhood toselect its own path and determine itsown future,” as stated by Laura Sailer,the Spring 2003 Alpha Beta Chapterpresident.

Each semester, Philip and Richjoin together to offer extended fellow-ship by providing cookouts duringservice projects. This new-found rela-tionship between the Brothers andthese two advisors has greatlyimproved chapter morale – moralethat is positive and embraces eachmember.

Because of this strong bond,“many chapter opportunities have sur-faced with companies like America’sPromise, Intel Corporation andMercedes Benz, which have given ourBrothers many reasons to be proud ofwho we are and what we do,” saidLindsay Lukacs, Alpha Beta alumnae.

Special memories for Philip andRich include Alpha Beta’sBrotherhood Weekend in the springof 2003 when the five-year chapterplan was the main topic of discussion.Brothers joined in to make sugges-tions, offer new ideas and look aheadto the challenges of achieving theirgoals. Fellowship activities concludedthe weekend, which allowed everyoneto foster new friendships and buildtrust and respect outside the tradi-tional roles of “Brother” and“Advisor”.

Along with building relationships,Philip and Rich have embracedknowledge, trust, planning andtraining as four more valuable keysto the success of the Alpha BetaChapter. As Rich expressed, “I’ve hadthe opportunity to attend seminars onadvisor relations and through theseexperiences I have learned to put greatemphasis on developing these specific

areas for the benefit of our Brothersand overall success of our chapter.

Regarding advisor relationships,some helpful advice for Brothers ofother APO chapters may include:

� View and utilize your advisorsas a precious resource.

� Take the time to get to knowyour advisors personally and profes-sionally.

� Don’t be afraid to ask ques-tions and seek help and encouragmentregarding chapter activities, serviceprojects, and more.

We appreciate the dedication andenthusiasm that Philip and Rich bringto Alpha Phi Omega. Brothers of theAlpha Beta Chapter are quite fortu-nate to experience this unique bond,which will continue to inspire othersalong the way to grow in Leadership,Friendship and Service.

Left: Philip and Rich join togetherwith Alpha Beta Brothers for arousing game of parachute.

Featuring... Philip J. Burlingame, Ph.D.& Richard I. Koval, PE

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Alpha Phi Omega Honored with Daily Points of Light Award

Former President George Bush, anhonorary member of Alpha PhiOmega, congratulated the Fraternityas we were honored with the DailyPoints of Light Award on April 14,2003.

This award was presented by thePoints of Light Foundation, which isa national, nonpartisan organizationthat promotes volunteerism. FormerPresident Bush founded theFoundation and its name reflects oneof his favorite phrases, “a thousandpoints of light.” As he described“Points” during a speech to collegestudents:

“Simply put, Points of Light arecaring citizens who volunteer theirtime and effort to help make theworld a better place than they foundit - whether through public service,or working through their church orsynagogue, or a local club or organi-zation.” - George H.W. Bush May13, 2000.

All Alpha Phi Omega students,alumni and advisors should be proudof this important honor. TheFraternity did not receive this due toone chapter’s service program or oneyear’s worth of service. The Frater-nity received this honor due to thestandard of Leadership, Friendshipand Service to mankind that we’veset for more than 75 years.

Changes in society, changes inthe economy and changes in thefamily have had costly effects onaccess to the fundamental resourcesthat individuals need to lead produc-tive lives. Without our personal sup-port and willingness to serve and

volunteer, the needs of manyAmericans would go unfulfilled.

Our Brothers’ unselfish acts ofgenerosity and community action

exemplify the spirit of service and seta standard of excellence to whichpeople of all ages can aspire. Thededication we have for our commu-nities, youth, campuses and nationare true examples of the generositythat helps to better our world.

Alpha Phi Omega excels in eachof the Points of Light criteria: com-munity needs and solutions, connec-tion building, ongoing involvement,impact and innovation. The nexttime someone asks about APO,proudly tell them about this greatFraternity - about the valuable ser-vice we perform, the things we havelearned and the lifelong friendshipswe have made. The more we spreadthe word about APO, the more peo-ple will learn about us. The morepeople who know about us, themore members and projects we’llhave - allowing us to provide evenmore service, with hope and promisefor a prosperous future.

Chapters are often asked whywe need to report what we do to theNational Office. The Fraternitywould not have been able to applyfor the Point of Light recognition ifChapters did not report theirService. The better information wehave makes it easier to win recogni-tion of the efforts of our Chaptersand members. It also enables us toapply for grants from varioussources. These grants would be usedto fund programs that are currentlyfunded by member fees and dues.Reporting is another way that aChapter can be of Service to theFraternity.

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Ever since he was a Scout growing up,Dave O’Leary has been active inScouting. His name has been wellknown in Scout Councils in Maine,California, Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

Dave is an active member of theCentral New Jersey Council ExecutiveBoard. He presently serves as theChairman of the CNJC VenturingCommittee. Over the past year, thiscommittee has shown dramatic increasesin the number of Venture Crews in theCouncil and the number of trainedVenture Leaders and held the first everCouncil-wide Venture activities. Davehas also been a key individual in plan-ning and promoting the Appalachian

Adventure program, a week of highadventure activities for Venture Crews.This year, Dave will be attending theNorthern Tier High Adventure Basewith a Venturing contingent. He alsoparticipated in a National VenturingTraining course at the Florida Sea Base.

Outside of Venturing, Dave is theappointed chair of Alpha Phi Omega’sNational Scouting and Youth ServicesCommittee. He received the Fraternity’sNational Distinguished Service Key in2002. Dave also serves as a UnitCommissioner in the Joyce KilmerDistrict and was the course director forthe Council’s Commissioner Conferencein 2002. Dave and his wife, Lisa, both

actively support the Council’s endow-ment fund, the growing capital cam-paign and urban Scouting programs.

For his focus on and leadership inthe fastest growing program in Council -Venturing, Central New Jersey Councilhas proudly recognized and presentedthe Silver Beaver Award to DavidO’Leary. The Silver Beaver Award, estab-lished in 1931, is presented for distin-guished service to young people within aBSA local council.

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With an exemplary record of service to the Fraternity,Campus, Community and Nation, Bob Amick was gracious-ly honored with the Alpha Phi Omega NationalDistinguished Alumni Award in 2002.

For more than 20 years, Bob has served as an Alpha PhiOmega advisor for the Gamma Theta Chapter at the

University of Colorado in Boulder. On the national level, Bob is a member of our

Fraternity’s National Scouting and Youth ServicesCommittee. As an Eagle Scout himself, Bob plays a crucialrole in the Longs Peak Council of the Boy Scouts ofAmerica. He serves as the Arapahoe District chair forExploring and Venturing, as well as serves as an advisor fornumerous Sea Scout Ships, Explorer Posts and VenturingCrews. Through Bob’s strong leadership and dedication, aunique bond has developed between our Brothers and hun-dreds of young Scouts, which has helped open the door tounlimited service projects.

Bob is currently serving as the advisory chair for theGamma Theta Chapter where he is proud to express his life-time commitment to Leadership, Friendship and Service.

Dave O’Leary working the APO booth at the National Order of the ArrowConference – Summer 2002

Alumni NEWSDavid O’Leary Honored with the Silver Beaver Award

Robert (Bob) Amick Honored with theNational Distinguished Alumni Award

Left to right: Dan Becker, Gamma Theta Brother Bob Amick,Award Recipient, and John Wetherington, Gamma ThetaAlumnus

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CHAPTER Anniversaries75Zeta, Stanford University

Eta, Northern Illinois University

70Alpha Zeta, University of Kentucky

65Beta Mu, Southwest Missouri State University

Beta Epsilon, University of Northern Iowa

Beta Eta, University of Missouri-Columbia

Beta Zeta, University of Georgia

Beta Iota, New York University

55Epsilon Sigma, SUNY at Buffalo

Epsilon Pi, Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville

Epsilon Psi, Kent State University

Zeta Epsilon, Gustavus Adolphus College

Zeta Theta, Drexel University

Zeta Alpha, Bradley University

Zeta Gamma, Valparaiso University

Zeta Delta, Miami University

Zeta Kappa, Bowling Green State University

Zeta Mu, Catholic University of America

Zeta Lambda, University of Toledo

Zeta Rho, Wittenberg University

Zeta Nu, Southern Illinois University at Carbondale

Zeta Sigma, University of Delaware

Zeta Omicron, California Polytechnic State University

Zeta Tau, Central Methodist College

Zeta Upsilon, Boston University

Zeta Phi, Howard University

Zeta Beta, Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University

Zeta Psi, University of Oregon

Zeta Omega, Baylor University

Eta Beta, Simpson College

50Kappa Chi, Creighton University

Kappa Upsilon, East Carolina University

Kappa Tau, The Citadel

Kappa Psi, North Carolina A&T State University

Kappa Phi, Saint Lawrence University

Lambda Alpha, East Tennessee State University

45Mu Lambda, University of Rochester

Mu Mu, Oglethorpe University

Mu Xi, High Point University

Mu Nu, Western Illinois University

Mu Pi, Colorado School of Mines

Mu Omicron, Clarkson University

40Xi Zeta, Rochester Institute of Technology

Xi Iota, Susquehanna University

Xi Nu, Texas Wesleyan University

Xi Omicron, Tarleton State University

Xi Lambda, Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania

Xi Sigma, Carson-Newman College

Xi Rho, SUNY/College at Oneonta

35Tau Zeta, Texas Southern University

Tau Lambda, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

Tau Omicron, Indiana University Purdue University-

Indianapolis

Upsilon Alpha, Austin Peay State University

20Alpha Beta Beta, St. Bonaventure University

15Alpha Beta Psi, Roanoke College

Alpha Beta Omega, Old Dominion University

10Alpha Gamma Chi, Frostburg State University

Alpha Gamma Omega, University of Texas at San Antonio

Alpha Delta Beta, Wesley College

Alpha Delta Gamma, Loyola College in Maryland

Alpha Delta Delta, George Mason University

5Alpha Delta Psi, Lindsey Wilson College

Alpha Delta Chi, Our Lady of the Lake University of San

Antonio

Alpha Delta Omega, St. Vincent College

Alpha Epsilon Alpha, Alderson-Broaddus College

Alpha Epsilon Beta, Ohio Northern University

Alpha Epsilon Epsilon, Henderson State University

Alpha Epsilon Delta, Goldey-Beacom College

Alpha Epsilon Zeta, University of Texas at Dallas

New National Volunteer ConferenceAugust 12-15, 2004

Purpose: To educate, equip, and inspire an effective and productive volunteer force for Alpha Phi Omega.

Outcomes for YOU: Outcomes for the FRATERNITY:

� Develop an understanding of current issues � Improve programs, goals, and priorities throughfacing the larger Fraternity. feedback.

� Learn skills needed to be an effective � Unify pursuit of programs, goals, and priorities.Alpha Phi Omega volunteer. � Communicate consistent messages to our chapters.

� Participate in regional staff and national � Celebrate our successes.committee meetings.

Alpha Phi Omega’s National Volunteer Conference will be held at the Hilton Garden Inn & Hartman Conference Center inIndependence, MO. Registration fee of $50 includes: 3-night hotel room (triple occupancy), all meals except Friday dinner,materials & speakers.

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Epsilon Chapter Celebrates 75th AnniversaryThe Epsilon Chapter of TrumanState University in Kirksville,Missouri hosted its 75th Anniversarycelebration for all actives and alumniMarch 28-29, 2003. More than 100alumni returned for this special eventto perform service, share in fellow-ship and celebrate the chapter’s manyaccomplishments with actives duringa Mardi Gras theme banquet.

Twenty years of special memories were shared as Brothersrecognized the retirement of Linda “Mom” Caraway, Epsilon’slongest-serving faculty advisor. Epsilon active Dan Clark andalumnus Brad Niebling led the group in a special song -“You’ve Lost That Workin’ Feeling.” Linda, who became anEpsilon advisor in 1983, will continue as a community advisor.

National President, Bobby Hainline, was the keynotespeaker for this event. Nine of the chapter’s 15 totalDistinguished Service Key recipients returned to participate inthe festivities.

Left to right: Bobby Hainline, National President; Jim Roach, Section 49Chair/Epsilon Alumnus; and Tim Vincent, Epsilon Alumnus at Epsilon’s 75thAnniversary celebration.

Retired Epsilon Faculty Advisor, Linda“Mom” Caraway.

History

FACTFifty years ago…on September 13, 1953, Alpha Phi Omega ofthe Philippines held its first National Convention in Manilawith “United for Service” as the theme. The presiding officer wasLibrado I. Ureta, National President of the Alpha Phi OmegaPhilippines, who was known to many members of the EpsilonSigma Chapter at the University of Buffalo where he completedhis graduate studies.

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WHO, what, WHEN & Where?A L P H A P H I O M E G A ' S C A L E N D A R O F E V E N T S

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m o v i n g ?Alpha Phi Omega14901 E. 42nd StreetIndependence, MO 64055n e w a d d r e s s

MAIL TO: Alpha Phi Omega14901 E. 42nd Street • Independence, MO 64055

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MAIL TO: Alpha Phi Omega14901 E. 42nd Street • Independence, MO 64055

DECEMBER 27-29Region IV ConferenceHost: Section 69Birmingham, AL

DECEMBER 28-30Region I/II Regional ConferenceHost: Delta Rho ChapterRutgers UniversityNew Brunswick, NJ

2004

JANUARY 16-18Region VIII ConferenceHost: Section 26Omaha, NE

APO LEADS Presenter TrainingRegion VIII ConferenceHost: Section 26Omaha, NE

FEBRUARY 6-8Meeting of the National Board of Directors Dallas, TX

FEBRUARY 20-22Section 23/27 ConferenceHost: Epsilon Theta ChapterUniversity of North DakotaGrand Forks, ND

Section 56/59 ConferenceHost: Alpha Gamma Omicron ChapterHeidelberg CollegeTiffin, OH

Section 70 ConferenceHost: Theta Mu, Psi Phi Chaptersand Fisk UniversityNashville, TN

Section 80 ConferenceHost: Iota Lambda Chapter North Carolina State UniversityRaleigh, OH

FEBRUARY 21Section 91/92 ConferenceHost: Alpha Beta Delta ChapterWidener UniversityChester, PA

FEBRUARY 27-29Section 21 ConferenceHost: Omega ChapterDrake UniversityDes Moines, IA

Section 40 ConferenceHost: Nu Nu ChapterEastern New Mexico UniversityPortales, NM

Section 68 ConferenceHost: Lambda Alpha ChapterEast Tennessee State UniversityJohnson City, TN

Section 35 ConferenceHost: Zeta Tau ChapterCentral Methodist CollegeFayette, MO

MARCH 5-7Section 69 ConferenceHost: Nu Xi ChapterBirmingham-Southern CollegeBirmingham, AL

MARCH 12-14Section 62 ConferenceHost: Alpha Gamma Upsilon ChapterCarlow CollegePittsburgh, PA

Section 81 ConferenceHost: Phi Omicron ChapterFerrum CollegeFerrum, VA

MARCH 26-28Section 26 ConferenceHost: Alpha Sigma ChapterUniversity of NebraskaLincoln, NE

Section 43/44 ConferenceHost: Nu Sigma ChapterStephen F. Austin State Univ.Nacogdoches, TX

Section 61 ConferenceHost: Mu Tau ChapterWest Virginia UniversityInstitute of TechnologyMontgomery, WV

Section 83 ConferenceHost: Alpha Delta Xi ChapterChristopher Newport UniversityNewport News, VA

Section 88/89 ConferenceHost: Mu Lambda ChapterUniversity of RochesterRochester, NY

AUGUST 12-15National Volunteer ConferenceIndependence, MO