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.
Are you a graduating senior who wants to stay involved with Alpha Phi Omega after college? Are you ready to develop and enhance your skills as a volunteer? Join us for the 2013 National Volunteer Conference (NVC)! This event is the perfect opportunity for graduates to kick off their alumni volunteer experience.
When: July 18-21, 2013 Where: Kansas City, Missouri, Holiday Inn on the Country Club Plaza
Click here for more information or to register for this event...
Alyson Clark, Chapter Consultant
Summer is coming and with it comes the perfect opportunity for members to take advantage of the Fraternity's great leadership development programs without the distraction of classes.Membership Academy, APO LEADS Serve, and Membership University are three programs unique to Alpha Phi Omega that provide the opportunity for members to develop their own professional skills while simultaneously improving on their chapter.
Continue reading for more information on summer development opportunities...
Tips for Managing Your Chapter Youtopia Account
So your chapter signed up for Youtopia and now you aren't sure exactly how to most effectively manage your chapter through the system. No worries! The Youtopia team put together a short guide to help the chapter officers in charge of managing the chapter account. This guide will help you make the most out of your chapter's Youtopia account, as well as walk you through management of service hours, adding new members to your group, setting up challenges, etc. Click here to download the APO Youtopia Manager Quick Start Guide...
Each year, most chapters or alumni associations must file a 990-N also known as the e-Postcard.All chapters must file the e-Postcard by the 15th day of the 5 month from the chapter's year end. If the chapter has gross receipts greater than $50,000, a full 990 will need to be completed. If you do not know the chapter year end, an officer of the chapter must contact the IRS at 1-877-829-5500 and request the year end. If you try to efile before the year end the form will be rejected by the IRS.
Do you have exceptional brothers in your chapter and want to share their achievements and/or stories of service to the four fields? The Fraternity would love to hear from you! We are constantly looking for member and chapter stories to share online and in the Fraternity magazine,
Torch & Trefoil.