Alpha Phi Omega Newsletter Archive - July 2017 Alumni Connection

CONGRATULATIONS! Thanks to the Leaders in Service Campaign, the Fraternity rolled out a brand new grant program in 2017 calling all active Alpha Phi Omega chapters in good standing with a creative, innovative service project idea to submit their proposal prior to the May 1 deadline. We are proud to announce that nine chapters have been selected to receive grants in the amount of $100-$500 to assist in the completion of the proposed service projects.

To learn more and to see the full list of recipients, click here.

START AN ALUMNI ASSOCIATION! Starting an alumni association is an opportunity to enhance and continue the APO experience for yourself and fellow brothers as alumni. Although each alumni association varies on their purpose, they each offer unique benefits and opportunities, such as:

Leadership – Develop leadership skills as an alumni brother
Friendship – Promote and strengthen friendship with alumni brothers
Service – Provide community service with fellow alumni brothers
Network – Network with fellow alumni brothers
Impact – Interact with and mentor undergraduate brothers

For more information about starting a new APO alumni association, click here (login required first).

To find an alumni association near you, click here to use the chapter locator tool.

NVC 2017 STARTS TODAY! The National Volunteer Conference (NVC) is taking place in Dallas, Texas, July 27-30! If you missed the July 1 registration deadline, be sure to keep up with your fellow alumni brothers via social media for highlights of the various leadership development, networking and fellowship opportunities.

DON'T FORGET! Make your contribution before July 31, 2017, in order to maintain your FY2016-17 Torchbearer status! The Alpha Phi Omega Torchbearer Fund supports the day-to-day operating expenses of the Fraternity. It provides much-needed revenue for things such as chapter services, membership records and operating funds for the National Office. Chapters receive supplies and materials, program materials are developed and taught and the National Office ensures communication throughout the Fraternity.
Torchbearer levels include:

Torchbearer - $75-$149
Silver Torchbearer - $150-$249
Gold Torchbearer - $250-499
Diamond Torchbearer - $500-$999
Silver Founders Circle - $1,000-$2,499
Gold Founders Circle - $2,500-$4,999
Diamond Founders Circle - $5,000 and above

For more information and to donate, click here.

CONGRATULATIONS! Alpha Phi Omega National Service Fraternity is pleased to announce that 48 of its members will receive the 2017 John Mack Scholarship for their exemplary leadership and service.

To learn more and to see the full list of recipients, click here.

BUILD YOUR LEGACY THROUGH SERVICE! APO is looking for alumni brothers to lend a helping hand. There are numerous ways to be of service with varying levels of responsibility. Here are a few ways that brothers can give of their time as an APO volunteer:

Serve as an Event Volunteer
Become an APO Certified Presenter
Assist as a Leadership Volunteer
Mentor and Guide as a Chapter Advisor
Serve on a Program Committee
Lead APO as a Sectional, Regional or National Officer
Help Extend APO to Other Campuses

For more information on these opportunities, click here*.
To submit a volunteer interest form to be matched with a role in your area, click here*.

*Login to www.apo.org required

FIND IT IN THE ARCHIVE! The summer 2017 issue of Torch & Trefoil is now available in the APO Archive. In this issue, you will find information on:

APO's partnership with Relay for Life
results from the 2016 Alumni Survey
FY2015-16 Financial Summary
... and MORE!

For more, click here!