- Facts about our Founder?
- Served as an ensign on a minesweeper in WWI. Tried court martial cases in his division. Was in SAE.
- How many regions are within the fraternity, and in which region are we located.
- 10, and we are located in region 5.
- How many sections are in APO?
- 54
- How often are National Conventions held?
- Every even year
- In what year year did the National Convention vote to allow women in as full members?
- 1976 in Atlanta, Georgia.
- In whose honor is this pledge class named?
- Susan Wilson & Michael Bradshaw.
- Jewel?
Bird?
Flower?
Tree?
Colors? - Diamond
Golden Eagle
Forget-me-not
Oak Tree
Blue and Gold - Name the first and second National Presidents of APO.
- Frank Reed Horton and H. Roe Bartle.
- Name the four fields of service and give an example of each
- Campus: used book exchange; Fraternity: chapter fund-raiser; Community: blood drive; Nation: Habitat for Humanity
- Name three of Alpha Phi Omega’s distinguished alumni.
- George H.W. Bush, Bill Clinton, Tom Daschle
- On what date was APO founded?
- December 16, 1925.
- What are our insignia?
- The pin and the coat of arms.
- What are the cardinal principles of APO?
- Leadership, Friendship, and Service.
- What are the five offices of the Ex-Officio members of the Board of Directors?
- Natl. Archivist, Natl. BSA Liason, Int. Rel. Director,Natl. Exec. Director, Natl. Legal Counsel
- What are the lyrics of the toast song?
- Here's to Alpha Phi Omega, loyal brothers we / True to self and to each other, firm in loyalty / Daily working, daily striving, evermore to be/ Men of Alpha Phi Omega, our Fraternity. / Brothers clasp the hands of brothers, strong the circle we / Ever min
- What are the two types of service performed by the National Office?
- Service to Brothers and Service to Chapters.
- What does the acronym LEADS stand for?
- Launching, Exploring, Achieving, Discovering, Serving
- What happens at National Conventions?
- Enact legislation; create fellowship, promote exchange of ideas for service projects, and discuss chapter operations; develop leadership ability, through service on committees and participation in workshops and seminars.
- What is out motto?
- Be a leader. Be a friend. Be of service.
- What is the fraternity's highest distinction.
- National Distinguished Service Award.
- What is the fraternity’s official website?
- www.apo.org
- What is the name of the National Magazine, and how often is it published?
- Torch and Trefoil; quarterly.
- What is the Scout Law?
- A Scout is: trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, brave, thrifty, cheerful, clean, and reverent.
- What is the Scout Oath?
- On my honor, I will do my best to do my duty to God and my country and to obey the Scout Law; to help other people at all times; to stay physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight.
- What other states are in our region?
- Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virgina.
- When and where was the first national convention held?
- March 1st and 2nd of 1931 in St. Louis, Missouri.
- When are regional and sectional conferences held.
- Odd numbered years; annually.
- When was the dedication of the National Office?
- November 17, 1990
- Where is Alpha Phi Omega’s National Office located?
- 14901 East 42nd Street Independence, Missouri 64055
- Where was the first chapter of APO founded?
- Lafayette College, Easton, Pennsylvania.
- Where will the next National Convention be held, and where was the last one held?
- Boston in 2008; Louisville in 2006.
- Who are Centre College's chapter officers?
- Chris Patton, Aaron White, Chris Fleming, Josh Stevens, Lindsay Maurer, Ben Gowen, Eric Sanchez, Cloe Luckett, and Keri Roeder.
- Who are current National Officers?
- Maggie Katz and Mark Stratton.
- Who are the current National Program Directors?
- Carla Moran, Ed Richter, Brant Warrick, Jeff Cantor, John Ottenad, and Jim Hahn.
- Who created our early ritualism?
- Handclasp: Thane Cooley; Coat of Arms:Everett Probst; Constitution: Ellsworth Dobson & Gordon Looney; Name: Frank Reed Horton.
- Who founded APO?
- Frank Reed Horton.
- Who is Herbert G. Horton?
- An advisor; had been a Naval Officer and was a local Scout executive who help Frank Reed Horton become a Deputy Scout Commissioner.
- Who is our regional director?
- J. Bolain
- Who is our Sectional Adviser?
- John Strada.
- Who is the current National President?
- Fred Heismeyer III.
- Who were some of the first presidents of APO?
- Frank Reed Horton, H. Roe Bartle, and Arno Nowotny.
- Why was APO founded?
- To start young people on the right path by holding up before them a standard of manhood.
