Have you captured a few amazing moments with your brothers at chapter meetings, fellowship events or service projects? Do you want to share these awesome pictures with APO brothers across the country? The Fraternity is looking for quality, high resolution images to share on www.apo.org, the National Facebook page and in various APO communications! Pictures must be at least 1400x600 pixels in size. Share your images by submitting them to the Fraternity on www.apo.org.
Delta Gamma Chapter Removes Graffiti in Athens Community Article courtesy of WOUB Public Media
By Steve Robb - Athens Messenger staff reporter
More than 30 Ohio University students did their part Saturday to make Athens look better by volunteering to remove graffiti downtown.
The Targeting Area Graffiti (TAG) task force organized the event in which about 40 people participated, nearly all of them Ohio University students.
"There is graffiti all over Athens. It just doesn't look good," said OU student Tracey Engle. She volunteered for Saturday's cleanup effort, saying, "It just helps the community look nicer."
Engle belongs to Alpha Phi Omega National Service Fraternity, and several members participated Saturday. Other OU students signed up through the Campus Involvement Center.
Summer Fun and APO By Brother Laurie Burns, Chapter Consultant
Summers are meant for good times, relaxation and hanging with your friends and family. Spending it with your APO brothers will really add to the experience.There are so many great ways to sustain your chapter's energy from the spring and carry it straight into a spirited fall semester. Identify several key geographical areas where brothers will spend their summer, and appoint a summer events coordinator for each of these regions. Don't forget to include the brothers staying on campus this summer! These coordinators can then poll brothers about the kinds of activities they would like to participate in over the break. Make sure to determine the best way to communicate event activities and have fun!
Click here for some ideas to get you started on having some fun with your APO brothers.
Photo credit: Brother Francisco Solano, Beta Iota '92
2014 Fall Pledge Class Namesake Honoree Nominations - Due 5/1
Each year, the Fraternity selects an honoree after whom to name the Fall Pledge Class - someone who reflects the Fraternity's Cardinal Principles of Leadership, Friendship and Service.
The criteria used in considering nominations are:
For nominees whose accomplishments are within the Fraternity (including chapter advisors), we are looking for those who have had a significant and positive impact at the regional level, at minimum, over a sustained period of time.
For those nominated for work outside of Alpha Phi Omega, we are looking for persons who have had a comparable impact at the national level, over a sustained period of time.
Click here to view a complete calendar at www.apo.org
Video of the Month: Sigma Nu Chapter at Delaware Valley College
Is your chapter working hard to create fun,informational and educational videos for recruitment, etc.? Share your efforts with brothers across the nation by nominating your video for the Video of the Month. Simply post your video to YouTube, then send a link to the Torch Topics Editorial Staff at publications@apo.org .
Support APO as member of the 1925 CLUB!
Honoring the founding year of Alpha Phi Omega, the 1925 CLUB is a recognition program for students who support Alpha Phi Omega's Torchbearer Fund through a financial gift.It is a way for active brothers to further support the Fraternity's vision and mission, beyond their day-to-day contributions to their chapter, campus, community, and nation.
What does your gift to Alpha Phi Omega support? Gifts to the Alpha Phi Omega Torchbearer Fund directly support member services, chapter support, publications, leadership programs, and operating needs.
Brothers making a gift of $19.25 or more will be recognized in the 1925 CLUB, receive a lapel pin, and be listed in the Tribute to Donors, a special publication honoring the Fraternity's donors. Chapters with 100 percent member participation in the 1925 CLUB will be recognized on a display at the National Office.