Service to Scouting in college
Randy Finder (naraht@DRYCAS.CLUB.CC.CMU.EDU)
Wed, 7 Jul 1999 13:35:10 -0400
To continue the Service of Scouting in College: Alpha Phi Omega
Alpha Phi Omega is a National Service Fraternity.
Alpha Phi Omega's cardinal principles are Leadership, Friendship and
Service.
Alpha Phi Omega's program of service is directed to four areas:
Campus, Community, nation, and members.
Alpha Phi Omega is Co-ed.
There are about 350 active chapters of Alpha Phi Omega in the United
States and more than 250,000 students have chosen Alpha Phi Omega in
the USA. There are about 150 chapters of Alpha Phi Omega, Phillipines
and more than 500,000 students have chosen Alpha Phi Omega there..
Alpha Phi Omega was founded by former Boy Scouts who wanted to
practice Scouting ideals in the college setting. They decided the best
approach was to adopt the Scouting tradition of service. Furthermore
the Scout Oath and Law were chosen as the guiding principles and they
are still today.
Until 1967 membership was open only to former Boy Scouts. As the
fraternity rapidly grew, it realized other college students had a
desire to render service and had beliefs similar to that of the BSA.
Membership is now open to any college student, male or female,
regardless of race, color, creed, or other fraternal affiliation.
Alpha Phi Omega is not a social fraternity. Our open membershiip
policy means that there are no selective or exclusive membership
requirements and there is absolutely no hazing.
Alpha Phi Omega maintains strong ties to its scouting roots. Each
chapter is required to have a Scouting/Youth Service advisor. Scouting
heritage is evident in the traditions and symbolism of this
fraternity. Boy Scouts of America recognizes us as a "Further
Opportunity" in the Boy Scout Handbook. HOWEVER, the BSA does not
finance or govern the fraternity in any way. Service to Scouting is a
major facet of fraternity projects every year. Chapters sponsor Scout
troops, staff camporees and other functions, clean up Scout camps and
assist in fund raising.
While Alpha Phi Omega is currently in the United States and the
Phillipines and working on extending to Canada and Australia, any
appropriately sized college campus could be appropriate.
The address & phone number of the Alpha Phi Omega National Office is
14901 E. 42nd St.
Independence, MO 64055
1(816)373-8667
There is an Alpha Phi Omega Mailing list called APO-L, which deals
with Alpha Phi Omega issues to which anyone may subscribe.
The National Web site for Alpha Phi Omega is http://www.apo.org/
Send me Email for more information on any part of Alpha Phi Omega
including location of chapters, APO-L or anything else. I will be
happy to respond.
Yours in Leadership, Friendship and Service
Randolph Finder
Alpha Phi Omega Alumnus
Alpha Phi Omega Alumni Volunteer , (D.C. & MD) (Section 84)
(naraht@drycas.club.cc.cmu.edu)
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Leadership, Friendship and Service - Alpha Phi Omega
