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Rosie Nelson,
Gamma Gamma '03
Brother Rosie Nelson, Gamma Gamma '03, was selected bt the Mississippi Commission for Volunteer Service (MCVS), in coordination with the Office of the Governor and First Lady Deborah Bryant, as a 2012 Governor's Initiative for Volunteer Excellence (GIVE) Award honoree. The GIVE Awards celebrate ordinary people in Mississippi doing extraordinary things to improve lives and communities across the state. Rosie was presented the inaguaral award for Outstanding Service by a National Service Participant at the GIVE Awards luncheon on April 16.
Rosie joined Gamma Gamma Chapter at the University of California at Berkeley in 2003. She later transferred to the University of Mississippi where she revived Epsilon Omega Chapter. She continues to service Epsilon Omega Chapter as an advisor. In addition, Rosie is a member of the National Service Committee as the Region VII Representative.
Do you know a brother who deserves to be the featured brother in Torch Topics? E-mail publications@apo.orgwith your nomination!
Best way to share how amazing Alpha Phi Omega is??? WORD OF MOUTH! In this news clip, Myranda Owca, Delta Gamma '11, talks about activities she is involved in on the Ohio University campus and her favorite part of being a member of Alpha Phi Omega's. We are happy to call you brother Myranda!
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 August Video of the Month. Simply post your video to YouTube, then send a link to the Torch Topics Editorial Staff at publications@apo.org.
The Fraternity is accepting registration from APO brothers who wish to serve at the 2013 Boy Scout National Jamboree at New River George, West Virginia. You may choose to apply for the Service Corp and/or the APO Exhibit booth. Register now as brothers will be talked to and then notified when selections have been made. Deposit will be requested upon selection and paid to the Alpha Phi Omega National Office when applicants have been selected. To learn more about this visit our Website.
Motel 6 is pleased to offer the Alpha Phi Omega members a 10 percent discount to any Motel 6 nationwide. Since Motel 6 is the lowest priced hotel of any national chain, this just adds onto the savings for you! To book your discounted reservation please click on the Motel 6 logo or call 1-800-4-Motel6 and give them your APO discount code - CP558653
"Alpha Phi Omega has been one of the defining parts of my college experience. I've grown tremendously as a leader and given hundreds of hours of service back to the community while making lifelong friendships with people who are passionate about helping their communities.” – Brian L.
There are many aspects of college life that help define and shape the professionals that students will become. For Alpha Phi Omega brothers like Brian L., the leadership training, along with building lifelong friendships and passion for helping in the community, helped define the person he became after college.
Your 2010 alumni association renewals were due to the National Office by May 15 for the 2012 annual recognition year. The fee for formal recognition is twenty-five ($25) dollars. Failure to be re-recognized each year forfeits any use of the Fraternity name or any benefits derived from the National Fraternity.
