Congratulations on another great semester! See you in Atlanta, brothers!

Torch Topics Editorial Team

Rho Gamma Chapter at CSU-Long Beach released its second video for fall recruitment with a great new concept: Sketch A Better World.

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 January 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 deadline for chapters to submit Roll Call videos for the 2010 National Convention has passed, however your chapter can still submit a video by uploading it to YouTube and sending a link of the video to the National Office. 

Each chapter can submit one Roll Call video for the 2010 National Convention. Videos should be no more than 30 seconds in length and must include "APO [Chapter Name] NC2010" in the title. Videos that do not follow the 30 second rule or are deemed inappropriate will not be accepted. Each submission will be judged on overall creativity, spirit, teamwork and presentation.

Note: As of December 1, YouTube will be shutting down YouTube Groups entirely, so video links must be e-mailed to the National Office, otherwise there is no guarantee that the videos will be posted to the APONationals RollCallNC2010 Playlist.

Each collegiate chapter in good standing represented at the National Convention shall have two votes (see the National Bylaws for additional information). That means before your chapter can vote ALL obligations must be met at the National Office. These obligations include any financial, administrative, Annual Charter Reaffirmation and reporting requirements. 

Get your chapter in good standing today! To determine if your chapter is in good standing, click here.

If your chapter is not in good standing, please review the Chapter Checklist for a current listing of reporting due dates. To assist you with many of the reporting forms/documents, we've prepared a guide for you called the 'Same Page'. It was designed to help chapter officers meet fraternity reporting requirements and to help keep your chapter in good standing.

• Graduating Seniors Report Form: Use this form to report your chapter's graduating seniors to the national office.
• New Officers Report Form: Use this form to report the results of your chapter's most recent elections.
• Service Project Report Form: Use this form to report your chapter's NSWSYSD service project, or non-participation in either program. or

If you are a chapter president or chapter advisory chair and you did NOT receive a copy of the 2010-11 Charter Reaffirmation, click here.

Chapters attending the National Convention will have the unique opportunity to consult with the Director of Educational Programs, Heather Lehman, or the Field Representative, Meagan Savage, about various issues facing chapters.  Heather and Meagan will be able to help chapters develop programs that will aid in the recruitment of new members and the retention of their existing members.  They will be able to work with the chapter leaders to promote opportunities for growth.  They will also assist the chapters to provide leadership opportunities for their members.  As part of each consultation, an individualized plan for building a healthier chapter or extension group will be provided. 

Don’t delay!  Urge your chapter’s to schedule their consultation today!  Contact Heather Lehman at heather@apo.org to schedule your appointment. 

Is your chapter excellent? Do you have a great program of Leadership, Friendship and Service? Why not tell all of Alpha Phi Omega what an excellent chapter you have by attaining the Chapter of Excellence Award! The Chapter of Excellence and Pledge Program of Excellence is to recognize those chapters whose programs of Leadership, Friendship and Service promote growth, retention, and stability for the active chapter, while providing a positive, inviting and educational environment for prospective and new members.