TORCH&TREFOIL

THE QUARTERLY PUBLICATION OF ALPHA PHI OMEGANATIONAL SERVICE FRATERNITY Spring 1998

Pres iden t ’ s Mes sage . . . . . 2by Bobby M. Hainline

Nat iona l Pres iden t & V i ce Pres iden t . . . . . . . . 3

Prog ram D irec t or s . . . . 4&5

Reg iona l D i rec t or s . . . . 6&7

Nat iona l Convent i on H igh l igh t s . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 13

Nat i ona l Convent i onAc t i ons . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 -19

Who , What , When & Where . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

• 2002 Torchbearers

• Chapters in Action

• Chapter Advisor’s Corner

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N E X T I S S U E :

Being the biggest doesn’t always mean being the best - unless you’re talking aboutAlpha Phi Omega’s 2002 National Convention. Our largest National Convention everwas a huge success! The workshops, legislation, service and especially the fellowshipexceeded expectations.

To run a National Convention of this size takes a lot of people. There are plenty ofpeople to thank (namely the entire National Convention Planning Committee); how-ever, the people who truly made this event such a success are all of the members who

participated in all of theactivities. Thanks to all 2,316members in attendance for agreat National Convention!In December 2004, we hopeto see ALL 2,316 members(and more!) in Denver,Colorado.

Winter/Spring 2003

Damian Medina, National Convention Chair, (center left) shares in fellowship with EpsilonBrothers of Truman State University.

2,316 Members BringBrotherhood to the Bayou

Nu Mu Brothers from theUniversity of Minnesota/Duluth enjoying the southernhospitality in Jackson Square.

Greetings Brothers!There has been a lot of press recently on the awards shows - the Oscars, GoldenGlobes, Emmys, etc. Listening to the banter takes me back to my own theatrical expo-sure (many years ago). No, I can’t act and I couldn’t carry a tune in a basket. I was thegeek, the guy who did lights, sound and stage. We had a great director then. You see,he felt that those people behind the scenes deserved just as much credit as the “stars”.

As I reminisced about those times, I found myself being drawn back to our mostrecent National Convention and it dawned on me that there were some very specialpeople who need to be recognized for their part in pulling off one FANTASTIC con-vention!

Now that everyone has already thanked Damian and Robert, let’s spotlight a fewmore Brothers who helped make this convention such a success.

Rod Schnell. Rod is the stagehand who set up the history room, the FraternityStore, the flags, candle and podium, and whatever we ask him to do. A fount of ener-gy, a dedicated Brother.

Kim Francis. Did you know that the banquets are choreographed? Kim was ourdirector, scripting out what was to be said, when it was to be said, and where it was tobe done.

Betty Rauch. Betty has served as our official hostess in the VIP arena. Greetingand coordinating the registration and activities for our select Brothers as they dancetheir way through the new Alpha Phi Omega and share with us the “Good Old Days”.

Mark Stratton. Mark assumed the responsibilities of Legislative Director. Hemade sure the reference committees had everything they needed, acted as timekeeperand coordinated the presentation of reports during our legislative session.

Staci O’Brien. Staci was responsible for the Alumni Auctions. She not only main-tained the room, but actively solicited the auction items, catalogs, displays, as well asdispensed the valuables and researched the charitable organization we contribute thegenerated monies to.

And, I would be remiss if I didn’t say something about the National Office Staff.These dedicated professionals start months ahead of the actual convention, assuringeverybody gets what they register for, making sure each delegate is accounted for, andthat every chapter is in good standing.

I wish I had more room. I have a spreadsheet in front of me that lists at least 100more Brothers who gave diligently of their time and energy, working behind thescenes to assure flawless execution of our National Convention. Alpha Phi Omega isfortunate to have a variety of talented volunteers who remain dedicated to thisFraternity. These are the people we count on, some doing jobs that nobody else wantsto do. But each one of them has a love, a passion for this Fraternity that cannot bematched.

I have been lucky to know most of these people. Some of you may not knowthem, may never have met them and may never have the chance to know them, butthese are the jewels of this Fraternity. Without these special “stagehands” - the “stars”of our Fraternity, we would be standing on a soapbox, yelling through a megaphone,being spotlighted by a fellow Brother holding a flashlight.

My hats are off to this group of unsung heroes. They deserve the accolades for “a job well done”. They deserve the “curtain calls” and the encores. In the theatricalworld, these individuals may be called stagehands or GRIPs. Well, I suggest that wehave our own special collection of GRIPs in APO. That’s right, GRIPs...the GreatestRepository of Important People.

Let the credits roll!

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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGEby bobby m. hainline, National President

TORCH & TREFOIL Winter/Spring 2003 Vol. 79 No. 3

NATIONAL PRESIDENTBobby M. Hainline, Dearborn, MI

NATIONAL VICE PRESIDENTMaggie Katz, Livonia, MI

PROGRAM DIRECTORSLisa M. Covi, Ph.D., Highland Park, NJJulie A. Moore, Athens, GACarla Moran, Quincy, MAEd Richter, Franklin, OHKeith D. Roots, Charlottesville, VAElizabeth Tom, M.D., Elko, NV

REGIONAL DIRECTORSI Marilyn Mims Dow, Peabody, MA II Craig Muckle, Syracuse, NYIII Jamie L. Conover, Mechanicsville, VAIV Kimberlie H. Francis, Atlanta, GAV Thomas W. Strong, Bethel Park, PAVI Michael Leahy, Holland, MIVII Belton Lim, Houston, TXVIII W. Brant Warrick, Fayetteville, ARIX Erica Roberts, Milwaukee, WIX Kevin S. Simpson, Oakland, CAXI David B. Corning, Olympia, WA

NATIONAL EXECUTIVE DIRECTORRobert J. London, Independence, MO

NATIONAL LEGAL COUNSELRichard F. Schmidt, J.D., Kansas City, MO

NATIONAL ARCHIVISTRobert C. Barkhurst, W. Dundee, IL

INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS DIRECTORDavid A. Emery, Vancouver, BC

PAST PRESIDENTSStan Carpenter, Ph.D., Bastrop, TXE. Ross Forman, Philadelphia, PATom T. Galt, M.D., Drayton, SCLawrence L. Hirsch, M.D., Northbrook, ILLorin A. Jurvis, Rockville, MDWilfred M. Krenek, Houston, TXJack A. McKenzie, Clemson, SCGlen T. Nygreen, Ph.D., Scarsdale, NYWilliam S. Roth, Birmingham, ALGerald A. Schroeder, McLean, VALucius E. Young, LTC, Ret., Spring Hill, FLC.P. Zlatkovich, Ph.D., El Paso, TX

LIFE MEMBERSGeorge F. Cahill, CAE, Pittsburgh, PAIrwin H. Gerst, Palos Verdes Peninsula, CARoger A. Sherwood, CAE, Kansas City, MOWarren C. Weidman, PE, Reading, PA

EX-OFFICIO MEMBERJames L. Chandler, Irving, TX

14901 E. 42nd Street South • Independence, MO 64055816 • 373 • 8667

Fax: 816 • 373 • 5975 Email: executive.director@apo.orgWeb Site: www.apo.org

NATIONAL SERVICE FRATERNITY

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NATIONAL PRESIDENTBOBBY M. HAINLINE, CHI MU ‘71Elected as National President by the delegates ofthe 2002 National Convention in New Orleans,Louisiana. Product Design Engineer, Truck VehicleOffice, Ford Motor Company, Dearborn,Michigan. A.S. in Automotive Technology fromHenry Ford Community College and B.S. inMechanical Engineering from Wayne StateUniversity. MBA in Management from theUniversity of Michigan. Member, Society ofAutomotive Engineers. Recipient of AmericanismCitation by the City of Livonia.

Charter President of Chi Mu Chapter at HenryFord Community College. Served as Section 54Vice Chair and Chair, 1977-1984, Region VITreasurer, President of Chi Mu Alumni Associationand Advisor for Chi Mu Chapter. NationalFinance Chair, 1994-1996 and 1998-2002,National Alumni/Internal Volunteer Director,1996-1998. Served on the National Board ofDirectors as Region VI Director, 1984-1994 andProgram Director, 1994-2002. Recipient of DSKsfrom: Chi Mu Chapter, Section 54, Region VI.Attended all National Conventions since 1974.Life Member, Silver and Gold Founders Circle,Torchbearer, Eagle Scout, Life Member of NESA,Order of the Arrow, 32nd Degree Master Mason,APO Codicil Club Member, and Blue and GoldSociety Charter Member. Delegate to the 1995APO International (Philippines) NationalConvention. Resides in Dearborn, Michigan.

NATIONAL VICE PRESIDENTMAGGIE KATZ, GAMMA PI ‘80Elected as National Vice President by the delegatesof the 2002 National Convention in New Orleans,Louisiana. Development Officer, Wayne StateUniversity, Detroit, Michigan. B.A. in PoliticalScience from the University of Michigan, 1984 andMBA in Marketing from Eastern MichiganUniversity, 1996. Member of the following organi-zations: Association of Fundraising Professionals,Alpha Beta Chapter, and Alpha Gamma DeltaWomen’s Fraternity.

Pledged Gamma Pi Chapter in Fall 1980, servedas Pledgemaster, Mascot and Section 54 ConferenceVice Chair. Served Section 54 as Gamma Pi ChapterRepresentative, 1984-1987, Treasurer, 1987-1989,and Chair, 1989-1994. Served on the National Boardof Directors as Region VI Director, 1994-1998 andProgram Director, 1998-2002. Served on the follow-ing National committees: Service, Finance, PledgeClass Namesake, Impact of Single Gender Chapterson Coeducational Campuses, Risk Management andConvention Site Selection as Chair. Staff Member ofseveral Chapter Program Workshops and SectionalResource Weekends. Recipient of DSKs from GammaPi Chapter, Section 54 and Region VI. Attendedeleven National Conventions, advising numerous ref-erence committees and conducting workshops. LifeMember, Silver Founder’s Circle and Torchbearer.Resides in Livonia, Michigan, with her two cats, Redand Blackie.

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P R O G R A M D I R E C T O R S

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

Lisa M. Covi, Ph.D.Kappa ‘81

Assistant Professor, Library andInformation Science, RutgersUniversity, New Brunswick, NewJersey. Ph.D. in Information andComputer Science, University ofCalifornia, Irvine, California; B.S.in Mathematics, Carnegie MellonUniversity, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania;M.A. Higher Education, ColumbiaUniversity, New York, New York.Elected to the National Board ofDirectors as a Program Director in2000. Resides in Highland Park,New Jersey.

ALUMNI/VOLUNTEER DEVELOPMENT

Julie A. MooreAlpha Rho ‘82

Assistant Professor, InstructionalTechnology, University of Georgia,Athens, Georgia. ABD inInstructional Systems Technology,Indiana University; M.S. inSecondary Education, University ofNorth Texas; B.S. in Education,University of Texas. Elected to theNational Board of Directors as aProgram Director in 2002. Residesin Athens, Georgia.

SERVICE/COMMUNICATION

Carla MoranTheta Zeta ‘90

Chief of Staff to a MassachusettsState Legislator. B.A. PoliticalScience, University of NewHampshire; Graduate Certificate(Public Policy), University ofMassachusetts-Boston. Elected tothe National Board of Directors as aProgram Director in 2002. Residesin Quincy, Massachusetts.

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P R O G R A M D I R E C T O R S

MEMBERSHIP/EXTENSION

Ed RichterAlpha Iota ‘83

Night Editor, Middletown Journal,Middletown, Ohio. B.A. inJournalism from Ohio StateUniversity, 1987. Elected to theNational Board of Directors as aProgram Director in 1998. Residesin Franklin, Ohio.

FINANCE/OPERATIONS

Keith D. RootsTheta ‘83, Alpha Rho ‘89

Associate Director, FoundationRelations, University of Virginia.B.A. in Government from theUniversity of Virginia, 1986 andM.Ed. in Educational Psychologyfrom the University of Texas, 1991.Elected to the National Board ofDirectors as a Program Director in2000. Resides in Charlottesville,Virginia.

MARKETING

Elizabeth “Beth” Tom, M.D.Iota Phi ‘79

General Surgeon, private practice,Elko, Nevada. M.D. (’86) and B.S.in Biochemistry (’81), University ofCalifornia, Davis; Surgery residency(’86 - ’91), Stockton, California.Elected to the National Board ofDirectors as Region X Director in1998. Elected to the NationalBoard of Directors as a ProgramDirector in 2002. Resides in Elko,Nevada.

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REGION IMarilyn Mims DowPhi ‘91Middle School Art Teacher atParthum School in Lawrence,Massachusetts. B.F.A. in SurfacePattern Design, 1995 and M.S. inArt Education, 1996, SyracuseUniversity, Syracuse, New York.Elected to the National Board ofDirectors as Region I Director in2002. Resides in Peabody,Massachusetts.

REGION IICraig MuckleMu Omicron ‘85High School Mathematics Teacherin Norwich, New York. B.S. inComputer-based ManagementSystems, Clarkson University, 1987.MBA in Marketing from Seton HallUniversity, 1997. TeachingCertification from SUNY-Collegeat Cortland, 2002. Elected to theNational Board of Directors asRegion II Director in 1998.Resides in Syracuse, New York.

REGION IIIJamie L. ConoverZeta Beta ‘87, Alpha Delta Iota ‘93Admissions Officer at the Beta TechCareer Training School inRichmond, Virginia. B.A. inCommunications (Broadcasting),Virginia Tech, 1989. Graduatecoursework in EnvironmentalStudies, Virginia CommonwealthUniversity. Elected to the NationalBoard of Directors as Region IIIDirector in 2000. Resides inMechanicsville, Virginia.

REGION IVKimberlie H. FrancisAlpha Rho ‘87 & ‘93Administrative Coordinator forSouthern Telecom, a subsidiary ofSouthern Company. AmericanStudies, University of Texas atAustin. Elected to the NationalBoard of Directors as Region IVDirector in 2002. Resides inAtlanta, Georgia.

REGION VThomas W. StrongKappa ‘90Consultant. A.S. in Physics, A.S. inEngineering Science, 1989,Community College of AlleghenyCounty, B.S. in Physics/ComputerScience, 1991, B.S. in Mathematics,1992, Carnegie Mellon University,M.S. in Education, 1994,Duquesne University. Elected tothe National Board of Directors asRegion V Director in 2002.Resides in Bethel Park,Pennsylvania.

REGION VIMichael LeahyZeta Beta ‘83Systems Analyst, Grand Valley StateUniversity. B.S. Computer Science,Virginia Tech, 1986 and M.S.Computer Science, Virginia Tech,1990. Elected to the NationalBoard of Directors as Region VIDirector in 2000. Resides inHolland, Michigan.

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REGION VIIBelton LimXi Delta ‘81Project Engineer for United SpaceAlliance, a subcontractor to NASA.B.S. in Industrial Engineering fromTexas A&M University in 1984.Has served on the National Boardof Directors since 1996. Resides inHouston, Texas.

REGION VIIIW. Brant WarrickBeta Rho ’90Deputy City Prosecutor,Fayetteville, Arkansas; part-time faculty Criminal Justice and LegalStudies Program, NorthwestArkansas Community College.B.A. in Political Science with aMinor in Economics from theUniversity of Arkansas, Fayetteville.Juris Doctor from the University ofArkansas School of Law,Fayetteville. Elected to theNational Board of Directors asRegion VIII Director in 1998.Resides in Fayetteville, Arkansas.

REGION IXErica RobertsEta Lambda ‘95Corporate Trainer for IndustrialElectric Wire & Cable, New Berlin,Wisconsin, and OrganizationalDevelopment Consultant. B.S. inOrganizational Communicationsfrom the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, 1997 and M.S. inTraining & Development from theUniversity of Wisconsin-Stout,2002. Elected to the NationalBoard of Directors as the Region IXDirector in 2000. Resides inMilwaukee, Wisconsin.

REGION XKevin S. SimpsonKappa Sigma ‘90Living Options Coordinator at theRegional Center of the East Bay inOakland, California. B.A. inGovernment from California StateUniversity, Sacramento, 1992.Graduate coursework in PublicAdministration from San FranciscoState University, 1993-95. Electedto the National Board of Directorsas the Region X Director in 2002.Resides in Oakland, California.

REGION XIDavid B. CorningGamma Alpha ‘68Self-employed. Graduated from theUniversity of Washington in 1972with a B.A. in Sociology, fromCentral Washington University in1976 with B.S. in Accounting, andfrom Oklahoma State University in1977 with an M.S. in Accounting.Elected to the National Board ofDirectors as Region XI Director in1998. Resides in Olympia,Washington.

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Clockwise from top left: Omicron Zeta Chapter fromCalifornia State University-Hayward wins the Earle M.Herbert Friendship Award.

Epsilon Chapter from Truman State University wins theJosiah Frank Historian Award and the Man-Mile Award.

Alpha Rho Chapter from the University of Texas-Austin winsthe M.R. Disborough Scouting Service Award.

Theta Upsilon Chapter from Case Western Reserve Universitywins the Dean Arno Nowotny Service Award.

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Kay Krenek presents NationalDistinguished Awards to:(clockwise from above left)James C. Chandler, David P. O’Leary, andPatrick W. Burke.

Patrick Burke presents Judy Mitchell, Director ofChapter Services, an award recognizing her thirtyyears of dedicated service.

Peter Burger of the Phi Epsilon Chapter from theMaine Maritime Academy presents David Kulhavy,an advisor of the Nu Sigma Chapter from StephenF. Austin State University, with the first PhyllisChurchill Tenney Excellence in Advising Award.

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The Legislative Assembly was called to order byJack A. McKenzie, National President, at 9:44a.m., December 29, 2002, with KathrynWhitfield serving as Convention Recorder andJeff Neurauter serving as ConventionParliamentarian.

AMENDMENTS TO THENATIONAL BYLAWSARTICLE V - NATIONAL OFFICERSSECTION 10. DUTIES OF THE INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS DIRECTOR.Amend to read:SECTION 10. DUTIES OF THE INTERNA-TIONAL RELATIONS DIRECTOR. It shall bethe duty of the International Relations Director tocoordinate the international affairs of Alpha PhiOmega National Service Fraternity (USA), includ-ing its participation in the International Council ofAlpha Phi Omega and coordinating internationalextension activities, and to advise the NationalPresident and the National Board of Directors ofAlpha Phi Omega National Service Fraternity(USA) on its relations with other national AlphaPhi Omega organizations. If appointed to do so bythe National President with the approval of theNational Board of Directors, the InternationalRelations Director may perform the duties ofRegional Director for a specific geographical areaoutside the United States of America.

ARTICLE VI - NATIONAL BOARD OFDIRECTORSSECTION 6. BOARD MEETINGS.Amend to read:SECTION 6. BOARD MEETINGS. TheNational Board of Directors shall meet at least onceeach calendar year. Special meetings may be calledby the Executive Committee of the National Boardof Directors or by petition of a majority of theelected Members of the National Board ofDirectors. The time and place of all regularlyscheduled Board meetings shall be determined bythe National Board of Directors. A quorum at allBoard meetings shall consist of a majority of thecurrently elected Members of the National Boardof Directors. All action taken by the Board shall bereported to the Chapters electronically within thir-ty (30) days and in the next edition of the Torchand Trefoil.

ARTICLE VI - NATIONAL BOARD OFDIRECTORSSECTION 9. IMPEACHMENT.Amend to read:SECTION 9. IMPEACHMENT. Members of theNational Board of Directors and other elected offi-cials of the National Fraternity, including regionalofficials, may be impeached for misconduct ormalfeasance in office. Charges shall be submittedin writing to the National Board of Directors. TheNational Board of Directors shall investigate andhear the charges. If two-thirds of the Members of

the National Board of Directors present and votingsustain the charges, the official shall be suspendedand removed from office. Those who have beenimpeached and removed from office shall not beeligible to serve on the National Board of Directorsas a Past National President or Life Member of theBoard unless they are reinstated by a two-thirdsvote of the National Convention.

ARTICLE VII - NATIONAL COMMITTEESSECTION 9. NATIONAL HISTORY ANDARCHIVE COMMITTEE.Amend to read:SECTION 9. NATIONAL HISTORY ANDARCHIVE COMMITTEE. The National Historyand Archive Committee shall consist of theNational Archivist as chair and Members nominat-ed by the National Archivist and appointed by theNational President.

It shall be the duty of the National History andArchive Committee to assist the National Archivistin recording and preserving the history of AlphaPhi Omega, to promote and encourage programsfor Chapters to record and preserve their history, topromote and encourage Sections and Regions torecord and preserve their history, and to developmeans by which our history may be shared withour membership. The Committee will also workwith the National Office in securing and preservingrecords and other items of historical importance.

ARTICLE VIII - FINANCESECTION 4. PLEDGE FEE.Amend to read:SECTION 4. PLEDGE FEE. There shall be aNational Pledge Fee of twenty ($20) dollars to bepaid by each new Pledge. The fee shall be nonre-fundable and shall be sent to the NationalExecutive Director not later than ten days after thePledge Ritual is conducted.

ARTICLE VIII - FINANCESECTION 5. INITIATION FEE.Amend to read:SECTION 5. INITIATION FEE. There shall be aNational Active Initiation Fee of thirty-five ($35)dollars to be paid by each new Active Member. Thefee shall be nonrefundable and sent to the NationalExecutive Director not later than ten days after theInitiation Ritual is conducted. **This amendment will be effective March 1,2003.

ARTICLE VIII - FINANCESECTION 10. FEE FOR HONORARY MEMBERSHIP.Amend to read:SECTION 10. FEE FOR HONORARY MEM-BERSHIP. There shall be an HonoraryMembership fee of twenty-five ($25) dollars to bepaid by the conferring party.

ARTICLE IX- CHAPTERSSECTION 2. REQUIREMENTS FOR ESTABLISHING A CHAPTER.Amend to read:SECTION 2. REQUIREMENTS FOR ESTAB-LISHING A CHAPTER. A charter shall be grant-

ed only on a formal petition of fifteen or more stu-dents at an accredited college or university. Prior tothe issuance of a charter, a Petitioning Group shallbe established when it meets the qualifications rec-ommended by the Membership and ExtensionCommittee and approved by the National Board ofDirectors. Should Petitioning Group status bedenied, a written explanation of the reasons fordenial must be submitted to the National ExecutiveDirector, who shall forward it within 14 days to theNational Board of Directors and to the group seek-ing Petitioning Group status.

ARTICLE IX - CHAPTERSSECTION 6. ANNUAL CHARTER REAFFIRMATION.Amend to read:SECTION 6. ANNUAL CHARTER REAFFIR-MATION. Each Chapter shall annually reaffirm itscharter by November 15 by submitting a roster ofthe Active Members, a roster of the AdvisoryMembers, payment of Annual Active MembershipDues, confirmation of submission of a NationalYouth Service Day Report and a National ServiceWeek Report, and certifications that the Chapter isin compliance with the Membership and RiskManagement Policies of the Fraternity and is incompliance with the Standard Chapter Articles ofAssociation.

ARTICLE IX - CHAPTERSSECTION 8. CHAPTERS IN GOOD STANDING.Amend to read:SECTION 8. CHAPTERS IN GOOD STAND-ING. A Chapter in good standing is one whichyearly meets its financial, administrative, andAnnual Charter Reaffirmation obligations to theNational Fraternity; is not more than 90 daysdelinquent in its financial accounts with theNational Office; has at least one Active Member;and which has not been declared inactive or sus-pended, or had its charter revoked, or has not oth-erwise been deemed in violation of the policies orNational Bylaws of Alpha Phi Omega; or of therules, regulations, or policies of its school.

ARTICLE IX - CHAPTERSSECTION 16. AUTHORITY OF CHAPTERS.Amend to read:SECTION 16. AUTHORITY OF CHAPTERS.Any Chapter may adopt bylaws, rules, or regula-tions not in conflict with the National Articles ofIncorporation, the National Bylaws, the StandardChapter Articles of Association, National policies,or the rules, regulations, or policies of the educa-tional institution, state, commonwealth, or territo-ry in which the chapter is located. In the event thatthe rules, regulations, or policies of the educationalinstitution, state, commonwealth, or territory inwhich the Chapter is located are more stringentthan those included in the National Articles ofIncorporation, the National Bylaws, the StandardChapter Articles of Association, or other Nationalpolicies, the rules, regulations, and policies of thehost institution, state, commonwealth, or territoryin which the chapter is located shall prevail.

NATIONAL CONVENTION ACTIONSLEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY OF ALPHA PHI OMEGA

DECEMBER 29-30, 2002SHERATON NEW ORLEANS HOTEL - NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA

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ARTICLE X - SECTIONSSECTION 3. SECTIONAL CONFERENCES.Amend to read:SECTION 3. SECTIONAL CONFERENCES. ASectional Conference shall be held at least annuallyat a time and place determined by the Chapters inthe Section, subject to the approval of the RegionalDirector. A Sectional Conference may formulaterecommendations and propose amendments for theconsideration of a Regional Conference, theNational Convention, or the National Board ofDirectors. Any Chapter not in good standing butrepresented at a Sectional Conference shall be enti-tled to all privileges as a Chapter in good standing,with the exception of voting.

ARTICLE XII - ALUMNISECTION 2. LOCAL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION.Amend to read:(4) Each recognized Local Alumni Associationshall annually reaffirm its recognition by January15 by application to the National Alumni Relationsand Internal Volunteer Development Committee.New Associations may apply for recognition at anytime. The fee for formal recognition will be fifteendollars ($15).

ARTICLE XIII - AMENDMENTSSECTION 1. POWER TO AMEND.Amend to read:SECTION 1. POWER TO AMEND. The powerto amend the Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws,Standard Chapter Articles of Association, Rituals,Ceremonies, Insignia, and Toast Song shall rest inthe National Convention.

ARTICLE XIII - AMENDMENTSSECTION 2. PROCEDURE FOR AMEND-MENT.Amend to read:SECTION 2. PROCEDURE FOR AMEND-MENT. Every proposed amendment to the Articlesof Incorporation, National Bylaws, StandardChapter Articles of Association, Rituals,Ceremonies, or Toast Song shall be submitted tothe National Executive Director in writing or elec-tronically at least ninety (90) days before the firstlegislative session of the next National Convention.All proposals shall be submitted by the NationalExecutive Director to the Chapters and theNational Board of Directors at least eighty (80)days before the first legislative session of the nextNational Convention. Any corrections to the textof proposals must be submitted to the NationalExecutive Director in writing or electronically atleast sixty (60) days before the first legislative ses-sion of the next National Convention. All text oromission corrections of proposals must be submit-ted by the National Executive Director to theChapters and the National Board of Directors atleast fifty (50) days before the first legislative ses-sion of the next National Convention. If there areno corrections, the National Executive directormust send notification of this to the Chapters andto the National Board of Directors no later thanfifty (50) days before the first legislative session ofthe National Convention.

Written testimony pertaining to any proposalmay be submitted to the National ExecutiveDirector no later than the opening session of theConvention. Fifteen (15) copies shall be provided.The National Executive Director shall be responsi-ble for transmitting such testimony to the appro-priate Convention Committee.

All proposals submitted shall be considered byan appropriate convention committee, prior to theopening of the legislative session of the convention.Such committee shall determine the proposals to beplaced on the agenda of the legislative session of the

convention. Such committee shall also have thepower to propose amendments to lesser documentsto maintain consistency with proposals made tosuperior documents.Proposals not placed on the agenda of the conven-tion may be brought to the floor only by a delegatefrom the Chapter proposing the amendment, or bya Member of the Fraternity who proposed it and ispresent as a delegate at the convention, or by apetition signed by all of the delegates present fromfive Chapters.

ARTICLE XIII - AMENDMENTSSECTION 3. VOTE REQUIRED TO AMEND.Amend to read:SECTION 3. VOTE REQUIRED TO AMEND.An affirmative vote equivalent to three-fourths ofthe total votes cast by registered delegates presentand voting at any session of the NationalConvention shall be necessary for the adoption ofany amendment to the Articles of Incorporation,National Bylaws, Standard Chapter Articles ofAssociation, Rituals, Ceremonies, Insignia, or ToastSong.

AMENDMENTS TO THEARTICLES OF ASSOCIATIONARTICLE III - MEMBERSHIPSECTION 5. ADVISORY MEMBERSHIP.Amend to read:SECTION 5. ADVISORY MEMBERSHIP.Advisory Membership may be conferred upon per-sons approved by the Chapter to serve on theAdvisory Committee and whose Chapter has com-pleted the necessary forms and submitted them tothe National Office. Advisory Membership shallhave all rights and privileges of Active Membershipexcept those of voting, directing the supervision ofpledges, and directing the establishment of Pledgeor Active Membership programs and policies.

AMENDMENTS TO THE RITUALS of theFraternity are available from the National Office.

AMENDMENTS TO THEPLEDGE MANUALPLEDGE MANUALTHE FRATERNITY WORLDPAGE 27, Amend to read:THE FRATERNITY WORLD-¶2.When Williamand Mary temporarily closed in 1781, the collegefraternity system would have dissolved if it had notbeen for a grant which was given to one of theMembers to establish Chapters at Yale (1780) andHarvard (1781).

NATIONAL PLEDGING STANDARDS (Page 43)11.THE PROMOTION OF FRIENDSHIPAmend to read:An appropriate period of pledging includes arequirement that each Pledge meet and establish afraternal relationship with all Active, Associate,Advisory, and when possible, Alumni or HonoraryMembers of the Chapter.

RESOLUTIONSNATIONAL ORGANIZATION

REGIONAL BOUNDARIESWhereas Section 48 (in Region VI) is currently

splitting into smaller sections; andWhereas Zeta Nu (Carbondale, IL), a newly

rechartered chapter, realizes that it is several hoursfrom the nearest chapter in Section 48 but only anhour away from several chapters in Section 49 (inRegion VIII); and

Whereas the Staffs of Region VI and VIII havedetermined that there are no other four-year col-leges or universities without chapters in the coun-ties surrounding Zeta Nu (roughly the lowersouthwest quadrant of Illinois), and thus no nearbyextension prospects; and

Whereas the chapters in Section 49 have votedto welcome Zeta Nu into their Section, and thechapters of Section 48 have voted to allow Zeta Nuto choose its section; and

Whereas the Zeta Nu chapter has directed theRegion VI Director and Staff to propose legislationon their behalf such that the chapter and surround-ing counties be transferred to Region VIII;

Be it therefore resolved that the boundaries ofRegion VI and Region VIII be defined as follows:

Region VI shall be composed of the states ofIndiana and Michigan, and the following countiesin the state of Illinois:Adams, Boone, Brown, Bureau, Calhoun, Carroll,Cass, Champaign, Christian, Clark, Clay, Coles,Cook, Crawford, Cumberland, De Kalb, De Witt,Douglas, Du Page, Edgar, Edwards, Effingham,Ford, Fulton, Gallatin, Greene, Grundy, Hamilton,Hancock, Hardin, Henderson, Henry, Iroquois,Jasper, Jersey, Jo Daess, Kane, Kankakee, Kendall,Knox, La Salle, Lake, Lawrence, Lee, Lingston,Logan, Macon, Macoupin, Marshall, Mason,McDonough, McHenry, McLean, Menard, Mercer,Montgomery, Morgan, Moultrie, Ogle, Peoria,Piatt, Pike, Pope, Putnam, Richland, Rock Island,Saline, Sangamon, Schuyler, Scott, Shelby, Stark,Stephenson, Tazewell, Vermilion, Wabash, Warren,Wayne, White, Whiteside, Will, Winnebago, andWoodford.

Region VIII shall be composed of the states ofArkansas, Colorado, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska,Oklahoma, and Wyoming, and the following coun-ties in the state of Illinois: Alexander, Bond, Clinton, Fayette, Franklin,Jackson, Jefferson, Johnson, Madison, Marion,Massac, Monroe, Perry, Pulaski, Randolph, St.Clair, Union, Washington, and Williamson.

Be it further resolved that this resolution shalltake effect immediately upon its adoption.

REGIONAL REPRESENTATIVESWhereas Regional Directors occasionally fill

positions as Regional Representatives to nationalcommittees; and

Whereas opportunities for leadership develop-ment should be open to all Brothers; and

Whereas this will allow others the opportunityto serve the Fraternity.

Be it resolved that the National President shouldnot consider Regional Directors as RegionalRepresentatives to national committees unless thereis no other brother available to fill that position.

BOARD OF DIRECTORSWhereas this committee considered the inclusionof a National Board position for two student mem-bers to the Board of Directors, and

Whereas no direct student representation on theBoard of Directors exists exclusively for students,and;

Whereas this committee agrees with the need forrepresentation of student points of view and per-spectives on issues affecting the Fraternity;

Be it resolved that the 2002 NationalConvention directs the National President and theNational Board to appoint a committee consistingof students and alumni staff representatives to fur-

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ther investigate the roles and responsibilities of stu-dents on the National Board of Directors. Thecommittee should also research such topics as logis-tics, legalities and other concerns pertinent to theFraternity.

Be it further resolved that the committee shallpresent a formal report on their findings at theSpring 2004 National Board Meeting, and, ifappropriate, submit legislation to develop theaforementioned student board positions at the2004 National Convention.

LIFE MEMBERSHIPWhereas this committee considered the elimina-

tion of lifetime membership from the NationalBoard of Directors, along with the removal of PastNational Presidents’ positions on the Board, and

Whereas this committee did not wish to excludeLife Members and Past National Presidents who arecurrently active on the Board and deserve votingprivileges, and

Whereas the input of these Life Members andPast National Presidents is valuable to the currentmembers of the Board, and

Whereas it can be difficult to locate inactivemembers when their consideration is needed tomake Board of Director decisions;

Be it resolved that the 2002 NationalConvention directs the National President and theNational Board to appoint a committee to developguidelines that would determine the criteria of aninactive Life Member and/or Past NationalPresident.

Be it further resolved that this committee estab-lish procedures for removal of inactive members ofthe Board.

PROGRAM DIRECTORSWhereas Membership and Extension are sepa-

rate entities and each requires a unique perspective,and

Whereas the Membership Director should andneeds to focus on the maintenance of current chap-ters, and the Extension Director has the task of cre-ating new chapters of Alpha Phi Omega on collegecampuses where it does not currently exist, as wellas the task of assisting in the recruitment of mem-bers for struggling chapters, and

Whereas the current role of the Membershipand Extension Director does not allow for thesetwo tasks to be performed to the fullest and hashindered the growth of Alpha Phi Omega, and

Whereas it is currently stated in the NationalBylaws (Article VII, Section IV), that the role ofmembership and extension should encourage andpromote activities that serve and support Chapters,programs and activities for the enhancement ofmembership recruitment, retention and reportingin the Fraternity, programs and services for ChapterAdvisors, the reactivation of previously voidedcharters, and to promote and encourage the forma-tion of new chapters, and

Whereas these responsibilities are too broad tobe effectively executed, and keeping them com-bined does not allow for the duties to be effectivelycarried out, and inhibits the long-term and currentgoals of Alpha Phi Omega, and

Whereas the legislation recommended by the2002 National Organization II Committee to thevoting delegates of the 2002 National Conventioncreated the appointed position of NationalExtension Director, and;

Whereas the committee believes, after furtherdevelopment and review, that this position shouldbe an elected position;

Be it resolved that the 2002 NationalConvention directs the National President and theNational Board to appoint a committee to researchand consider the creation of a seventh programdirector to be elected to serve as the National

Extension Director. Be it further resolved that the committee shall

present a formal report on their research and find-ings, and if appropriate, submit legislation to devel-op the aforementioned elected position at the 2004National Convention.

LEADERSHIP DEVLEOPMENT Be it resolved that the National Office shall cre-

ate a comprehensive guide to writing effective legis-lation and resolutions pertaining to nationallegislation.

Be it further resolved that the National Officeshall distribute this guide to all chapters andencourage the establishment of training sessions atthe regional and sectional levels.

INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS Be it resolved that the National standing

International Relations Committee is charged toexplore the further details related to the creation ofa formal “Student Ambassador to APO-Philippines.”

Be it further resolved that the National standingInternational Relations committee is charged toprovide a vision statement including, but not limit-ed to:• The purpose of promoting understanding ofcultural differences through the exchange of ideasand experience• Commitment to the continued development ofinternational involvement and diversity within thefraternity• The maintenance and development of the rela-tionship between APO-USA and APO-Philippines• Encouragement of APO-USA active studentinvolvement on an international level

Be it further resolved that the National standingInternational Relations Committee is charged toexplore the details in areas including but not limit-ed to:• The feasibility and origin of funding for the pro-gram• Method of establishing eligibility criteria for del-egation • Establish a formal training structure as part ofthe program to include but not be limited to cul-tural education and travel safety information • Specific responsibilities of the delegates duringand after the convention (i.e. run workshops, sub-mission of reports to APO-USA, etc.)• Exploring other methods of communication (i.e.video conferencing, etc.)

Be it further resolved that the National standingInternational Relations Committee report andmake a recommendation for action to the NationalBoard at the National Board meeting in February2004, with a copy of the final report, including theaction requested, sent to the InternationalRelations Reference Committee at the 2004National Convention.

ALUMNI RELATIONS Whereas the Alpha Phi Omega Alumni

Relations and Internal Volunteer DevelopmentCommittee has focused primarily on InternalVolunteer Development, and

Whereas Alpha Phi Omega Alumni desire todevelop an ongoing relationship with the fraternity,and Alpha Phi Omega wishes to maintain a posi-tive relationship with its alumni, and

Whereas Alpha Phi Omega should continue toimprove alumni relations,

Be it resolved that the Alumni Relations andInternal Volunteer Development Committeeshould form the Alumni Relations subcommittee.

Be it further resolved the Alumni Relations sub-committee is to investigate alumni relations, suchas the feasibility of program development for our

alumni, continuing to locate all alumni, to explorethe utilization of electronic communication forcontacting Alumni.

Be it further resolved that the Alumni Relationssubcommittee shall consist of at least 5 AlumniRelations and Internal Volunteer DevelopmentCommittee members and any other members asdeemed necessary by the Alumni Relations andInternal Volunteer Development Program Director.

Be it further resolved that the Alumni Relationssubcommittee shall report back its findings to theAlumni Relations and Internal VolunteerDevelopment Reference Committee at the 2004National Convention.

SERVICE AND COMMUNICATION Whereas Alpha Phi Omega promotes constant

and continual service by the Chapters;Whereas Alpha Phi Omega recognizes the

importance of the youth of our nation, and pro-motes service to the youth of our nation;

Whereas Alpha Phi Omega, in its furtherance ofpromotion of our principles of Leadership,Friendship, and Service, recognizes the importanceof partnerships with such organizations that sup-port service to the youth of our nation;

Whereas Youth Service America supports serviceto the youth of our nation;

Whereas America’s Promise additionally sup-ports service to the youth of our nation;

Be it resolved Alpha Phi Omega continues torecognize a national spring day of service to ouryouth each April to coincide with other nationalservice organizations such as Youth Service Americaand America’s Promise.

Be it further resolved such day of service beknown as the National Youth Service Day and thatall Chapters participate in this event by organizingand/or participating in service projects to benefityouth on their campuses and in their communities.

NATIONAL SERVICE WEEKBe it resolved that the National Service Week

program of emphasis for 2003-2004 be “Building aSound Mind and Body.”

Be it further resolved that the Alpha Phi OmegaNational Service Week project theme for 2003 be“Building a Sound Mind” to promote literacy andmental health, and that the project theme for 2004be “Building a Sound Body” to promote personaland physical well-being.

Building a Sound Mind includes but is not lim-ited to projects such as the following: workingwith college health centers, local counseling cen-ters, after-school programs, the Make-A-WishFoundation, suicide awareness, eating disorders,and local libraries.

Building a Sound Body includes but is not limit-ed to projects with the following: childhood immu-nizations, March of Dimes, child safety seats forcars, bicycle helmet awareness, Leukemia/Lymphoma Society, Muscular DystrophyAssociation, Association for Childhood Cancer,Make-A-Wish Foundation, Ronald McDonald/Hospitality House, Shriners Hospitals, OperationSmile, and Doctors Without Borders.

Be it resolved that a method of trackingNational Service Week and National Youth ServiceDay Reporting be added to the PerpetualInventory.

Be it resolved that given the resounding successof 2001’s International Book Drive, the NationalService and Communications Committee ischarged to research and present a proposal to the38th National Convention for another Internation-al Project to be held in 2005. This report shouldinclude a budget, timeline, strategy, and details ofany partnerships in other organizations.

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Whereas the Service and CommunicationsReference Committee did not have adequate infor-mation to consider the recommendations maderegarding the Outstanding Chapter Website Award,we therefore charge the National Service andCommunication Committee to review all of thecriteria including the recent recommendations forthe Outstanding Chapter Website Award and alsoreview the current penalties for public accessibilitygiven the chapter’s want to protect the informationof their brothers. We direct the National Serviceand Communication Committee to report the cri-teria back to the next Service and CommunicationReference Committee at the 38th NationalConvention.

FINANCE AND OPERATIONS Access to the Board of Director’s Records of PolicyImplementation

Whereas the records, minutes, and policy of theNational Board of Directors can be accessed by anyAlpha Phi Omega Brother,

Whereas it is apparent that many Brethren arenot aware of this privilege, and

Whereas the committee reviewed several pro-posed amendments and resolutions pertaining tothis ability,

Therefore be it resolved that the National Boardof Directors make a concerted effort to informAlpha Phi Omega Brethren that this informationcan be elicited directly from the National Office.

MEMBERSHIP AND EXTENSION Whereas the Petitioning Group Ceremony of

Alpha Phi Omega bears a definite resemblance tothe Pledge Ritual of Alpha Phi Omega;

Whereas changes to the Petitioning GroupCeremony have not been done to update languageand congruence to the Pledge Ritual;

Therefore be it resolved that any changes in lan-guage and procedures made to the Pledge Ritualalso be made as appropriate to the PetitioningGroup Ceremony, in order to maintain consistency.Such changes shall include but are not limited to:candle size/type, words of Frank Reed Horton,number of chapters chartered/currently active, cap-italization, procedure for lining up Petitioners,and/or clarification of use or nonuse of blindfolds.

Whereas the purpose of a Petitioning Group isto give students the opportunity to learn to func-tion as a Chapter in Alpha Phi Omega;

Whereas part of the education in learning tofunction as a Chapter is the effective and efficientrunning of meetings;

Whereas the Formal Opening Ceremony andFormal Closing Ceremony are published only inthe Ritual Book of the Fraternity;

Whereas a Petitioning Group does not have theright to view a Ritual Book;

Therefore be it resolved that the FormalOpening Ceremony and Formal ClosingCeremony be edited and published for use for aPetitioning Group as part of the Petitioning GroupCeremony booklet.

Pledge ManualWhereas the Oath of Loyalty and Service is

required to be taken by all Neophytes prior toadmission to membership in Alpha Phi Omega;and

Whereas the Scout Oath and Law is currentlyprinted in the Pledge Manual (pg. 4); and

Whereas we feel that in addition to educatingour Pledges on the Scout Oath prior to initiation,that they should also learn the Oath of Loyalty andService prior to initiation; and

Whereas the National Pledging Standards, #16,clearly state, “An appropriate period of pledgingincludes the presentation and explanation of theOath of Loyalty and Service to the Pledges by the

officers supervising the Pledge class.”Therefore be it resolved that the Oath of Loyalty

and Service shall be added to the Pledge Manual,and taught as part of our Pledge EducationProgram.

Whereas in previous years several chapters andextension groups have had difficulty meeting thefraternity’s goal of correlating both group demo-graphics and individual campus populations forrechartering and chartering purposes, and

Whereas many of these chapters and extensiongroups have been and continue to be located on thecampuses of Historically Black Colleges andUniversities (HBCU’s),

Therefore be it resolved that the NationalConvention charges the Membership andExtension Committee to create a task force toaddress the issues surrounding group demographicsin compliance with the fraternity’s goal, and theeffect of alumni presence, upon both membershipextension efforts and active chapters, with theresults to be presented to the Membership andExtension Reference Committee at the Alpha PhiOmega 2004 National Convention.

Whereas our fraternity’s history and foundingstill play a large role in the chapter’s everyday deal-ings and actions,

Therefore be it resolved that the fraternity as awhole will make an active effort to interview imme-diate descendents of founders and provide them awarm welcome to the family of Alpha Phi Omega,possibly by conferring upon them an HonoraryMembership status.

Whereas one of the keys to active growth inAlpha Phi Omega is based on the successful rushprograms of our individual chapters, and

Whereas the retention of member is essential tothe vitality of the fraternity,

Therefore be it resolved that the NationalConvention charges the Program Director ofMembership and Extension to investigate andidentify successful rush and retention programs andpractices to be published, as appropriate, in theTorch and Trefoil and/or on the national website.

Whereas APO-USA has committed to establishfive active chapters of Alpha Phi Omega in Canadaby 2008, and

Whereas APO-Philippines has offered to assistin this expansion effort,

Therefore be it resolved that the NationalConvention directs the International RelationsCommittee of APO-USA to investigate the possi-bilities for and the feasibility of working withmembers of APO-Philippines currently living inCanada on continuing extension efforts, with a cul-minating report to be presented at the July 2003Board of Directors’ Meeting.

Whereas Petitioning Groups are not allowed towear the phrase “Alpha Phi Omega” or its Greekletters, without the words “Petitioning Group” visi-ble,

Therefore be it resolved that the NationalConvention charges the National ExecutiveDirector to create a Petitioning Group badge/but-ton that meets the requirements set forth in boththe 1994 National Convention Resolution andAppendix F of the National Board Policy Manual.It is the suggestion of the National Conventionthat a style similar to the fraternity name badge beused, replacing the crest with the petitioning pinlogo.

CHAPTER OPERATIONS Be it resolved that the Board of Directors will

research and modify the current Chapter ProgramPlanning Conference (CPPC) based upon the rec-

ommendations that are presented in a separatereport to the Board. The recommendations includeincorporating different motivational factors andrecognition in order for chapters to continue tothrive in the campus environment.

LONG-RANGE PLANNINGBe it resolved that the National Convention and

the National Board of Directors should continue tofollow the Long-Range Planning cycle from oneConvention to the next.

Be it further resolved that, the NationalConvention reaffirms its National Strategic Plan asconsisting of Vision Statement, a MissionStatement, Goals, and Action Steps.

Be it resolved that the National Conventionadopt the following as its Vision Statement for itsNational Strategic Plan.

The National Vision StatementAn all-inclusive collegiate Fraternity, Alpha Phi

Omega is committed to being the foremost stu-dent-run fraternity in developing lifelong leaders,instilling lasting friendships, and fostering a liftimeof service to all people.

Be it resolved that the National Conventionshall adopt the following as the Mission and Goalsfor the National Strategic Plan.

Be it further resolved that, the National Boardshould follow this guidance to develop specificplans for accomplishing the National Mission andGoals.

Mission• To strengthen the presence of Alpha Phi Omegaon college campuses and among its members• To support the spread of the Fraternity's princi-ples and activities on college campuses and amongits members• To provide opportunities for its members and col-lege students to develop effective leadership skills• To promote fellowship among all people• To provide service to humanity• To further our acknowledged freedoms

National Goals include:

Goal 1: Media and TechnologyObjective: To meet the information needs of allsectors of the Fraternity• Improved access to Fraternity documents andpress releases in user-friendly formats• Improved data collection and management capa-bility

Directive 1: Investigate the potential costs andbenefits of online submission of data.

Goal 2: Communication and Public RelationsObjective: To promote better, more consistent andongoing communication within the Fraternity atall levels

Directive 1: On all official Fraternity publicationsthe national website address shall be printed.Directive 2: Ensure the sectional representativeposition for every Fraternity chapter is filled.Directive 3: Ensure that the National Strategic Planis included in all applicable publications, includingall training materials, electronic media, and chapterresources such as the Chapter Program PlanningConference (CPPC). The Fraternity Vision andMission Statements shall be prominently displayedon the Fraternity's national website.Directive 4: Review and take appropriate action toimprove the effectiveness of communication withinthe Fraternity at all levels. A report shall be issuedat the July 2003 Board of Directors meeting anddisseminated to all the regions.

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Objective: Improve relations with Alpha PhiOmega PhilippinesObjective: To develop a consistent and ongoingexternal public relations campaign in an effort toeducate a wider and ever expanding audience aboutthe endeavors of the Fraternity, promote a morebeneficial public image, and establish/ enhancerelationships with other service-oriented organiza-tions

Directive 1: Develop more effective mechanisms toallow chapters at the local level to develop relation-ships by targeting the following:· High School/early college students· Community and/or student-based service orga-nizationsDirective 2: Encourage Chapter/Fraternity partici-pation with organizations with which Alpha PhiOmega has existing/potential partnerships.

Goal 3: Membership RetentionObjective: To maintain all active chapters and assistthem in retaining their Active and Pledge members

Directive 1: Provide more effective tools toSectional Chairs to allow them to review member-ship statistics in a timely manner and identifypotential problems.

Goal 4: Membership ExtensionObjective: To reach out to as many college campus-es and college students as possible to promote theprinciples of Alpha Phi Omega and ultimatelyensure the future of the Fraternity

Directive 1: Investigate methods in order to facili-tate and expedite the revival of inactive chapterswithin the Fraternity.

Goal 5: Volunteer BaseObjective: To capture the attention of Active andAlumni Brothers on the benefits of and need forFraternity volunteerism at all levels

Directive 1: Actively recruit graduating membersfor positions in Sectional, Regional, and NationalFraternity level staff. Concurrently, maintain anupdated database of recently graduated members.

Goal 6: Financial DevelopmentObjective: To develop the financial resources need-ed to carry out critical efforts in support of leader-ship development, membership retention, chapterdevelopment and retention, and public relations

Directive 1: Investigate and identify ways to assistchapters in financial distress.

Goal 7: Leadership DevelopmentObjective: To develop individual and group leader-ship skills among college students in a supportiveenvironment through enacting community serviceprojects and other opportunities

Directive 1: Conduct continuous reviews of theLEADS program to evaluate its effectiveness andrelevancy to chapters and to the Fraternity as awhole.

Goal 8: International ExtensionObjective: To provide support to and fulfill a com-mitment to the International Council of Alpha PhiOmega.

Directive 1: Consider expansion possibilities incountries other than Canada and Australia.Directive 2: Continue existing extension efforts inCanada.

Be it resolved that the National Goals resultingfrom the 2002 National Convention and subse-quent action by the National Board of Directorsshall supersede and replace any and all Long-RangeGoals existing prior to the 2002 NationalConvention.

Be it resolved that the Mission Statement andVision Statement should be printed annually alongwith the National Goals that are developed toaccomplish the Fraternity’s stated Mission andVision.

Be it resolved that the National President shalldirect and monitor the development, assignment,and implementation of plans and efforts to accom-plish National Goals and make recommendationsfor remedial actions as necessary.

Be it resolved that at the 2004 NationalConvention the National President will present aprogress report regarding the status of the NationalGoals adopted by the 2002 National Convention.

RITUALS AND TRADITIONS Whereas all rituals should be conducted in as

serious and respectful a manner as possible, andWhereas all Brothers with parts in rituals should

be knowledgeable and respectful toward all parts ofthe ceremony and our Fraternity history, and

Whereas all Brothers participating in ceremoniesshould know their parts of the ceremony, and

Whereas any sort of mishap or mispronuncia-tion during a ceremony undermines said ceremony,

Be it resolved that pronunciation of difficultwords in ceremonies be included in the RitualBook, as a separate section with the phoneticspellings of those difficult-to-pronounce words inthe ceremonies.

Be it resolved that:1. Each region shall form a committee comprisedof equal representation of students from each sec-tion with a student chair and a staff advisor toresearch ramifications of changes to the toast songincluding but not limited to membership andinclusion as it relates to the Vision and MissionStatement.

2. The research method shall be left up to the com-mittee but an explanation of this process will beincluded in the report.

3. The committee shall submit a detailed report ofits findings for the 2004 National Convention byJune 15, 2004. Reports shall be made availableelectronically as of July 1, 2004, and mailed out toall chapters by August 31, 2004.

AWARDS AND APPRECIATION Whereas, the Distinguished Service Keys (also

known as the Distinguished Service Awards) are thehighest awards the Fraternity bestows on Brothersat the Chapter, Sectional, Regional, National, andAlumni levels;

Whereas, National and Alumni DistinguishedService Keys currently have certificates for thoseawards;

Therefore, be it resolved that certificate(s) bedeveloped for the Chapter, Sectional, and RegionalDistinguished Service Key.

Be it resolved that the National Fraternity createand adopt a National Alumni Activity Award, to begiven to the chapter with the best alumni relationsprogram. The criteria for this award shall includealumni events and alumni participation within theChapter. Presentations may be verbal, written, orvisual and are to be presented to the Awards andAppreciations Committee at the NationalConvention.Criteria:

· Maintaining alumni newsletter· Response and participation of alumni

· Alumni attendance at ceremonies · Participation with local alumni organizations

Whereas the 2002 Convention Committee hasunselfishly committed their time and energy tocoordinate, plan, and execute the 2002 NationalConvention in New Orleans, Louisiana, and

Whereas the Awards and AppreciationCommittee would like to officially recognize thediligent work and efforts of Damian Medina,Robert Long, the Convention Committee, and thevolunteers who have shown and promoted theprinciples of Leadership, Friendship, and Service atthis convention,

Be it hereby resolved, that the Awards andAppreciation Committee recognize and declare thisday, Convention Committee and VolunteerAppreciation Day.

Be it resolved that the 2002 Alpha Phi OmegaNational Convention extends its heartfelt apprecia-tion to the following for their diligent and tirelesswork in the planning and execution of our 37thBiennial Convention:

Damian Medina, Convention Chair; Robert L.Long, III, Convention Coordinator; Landon Smithand Adam Lam, Banquets; Krutar Patel and NicoleHevener, Ceremonies and Awards; Sharon Wilson-Brown, Committee Secretary; David Mayo andCandice Jessup, Entertainment; Emily Heine andJanette Stanberry, Floor Services; Chris Jarnaginand Carmen Nasr, Graphics/Web-Design; BrandonAyler, Dannie Wallace and Alyson Head, Hosting& Information; Hector Hernandez, Jr. and JenniferFranklin, Publicity; Michael Nguyen and MeredithDunckell, Printing and Publications; MikeCostantino and Amanda Manley, Registration;Lauren Hood, Safety & Security; Carrie JaneBenefield and Stephanie Tabor, Service; RobertGarcia, Michael Lehrer, Zulema Rodriguez andDenise Lopez, Workshops; Chris Jarnagin,Webmaster; Delta Omega, Eternal FlameCeremony; Mark Stratton, Legislative Director;Illona Smith and Rolron Smith, American SignLanguage Volunteers; Sarah Burton, Adopt-A-Delegate Program; and Rob Coop, BuildingCoordinator.

Extend thanks to Alumni Advisors: RebeccaAnderson, Adam Bolain, Sandra Bolain, SereniahBreland, Shena Cherian, Karen Chronister, RobCoop, Kim Francis, Taylor Haglund, NicciKennedy, Belton Lim, Jay Little, Kari Logan, ShariRose, and Aaron Wendt.

Extend thanks and appreciation to the DeltaOmega Chapter for the Eternal Flame Ceremonyat the Opening Session of the NationalConvention.

Extend special thanks to Amanda Manley of theBeta Sigma Chapter for singing the NationalAnthem

Extend special thanks to Brandon Aylar fordelivering the Opening Session

Extend appreciation to the many Brothers of thehost and support chapters who made this wonder-ful convention possible

Extend thanks and appreciation to the NationalBoard of Directors, the Region Directors and staff,and the Section Chairs and staff in attendanceExtend special thanks and appreciation to all votingdelegates, all reference committees and advisors

Extend thanks to the Service/CommunicationCommittee and those who served during 2000-2002.

Extend thanks to all chapters who work at devel-oping their service programs to make your world abetter place to live

Extend thanks to Kris Minor and DanielleMoore of America’s Promise who traveled to NewOrleans to strengthen our partnership to help chil-dren

Extend thanks to Brother Maura Harty for her

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inspirational speech and leadership to our CountyExtend thanks to Therese Lyons of the USA

Freedom Corp for participating at the 2002Convention

Extend thanks to Lynne Mowers, NationalPresident of Gamma Sigma Sigma and advisor toPhi Chapter, for her participation as well as work-ing to develop a dialogue between the NationalBoards of Alpha Phi Omega and Gamma SigmaSigma

Extend thanks to Dave DiCippio of YouthService America for participating at the 2002National Convention

Extend thanks and appreciation to theInternational Council of Alpha Phi Omega and toAllen Wong for serving as ICAPO Chair

Extend special recognition to the followingAPO Phillipino Alumni: Dan Maines, PeeWeeMunson, Gerald de la Cruz, Pearl Parmelee,Melvin Villaver, Eleanor Villaver, Bien FrancieGuevara, Jun Moderto, Jr., Rey Operario, BenedictMaranon, Josie Munson, Bernie Castillo, TonyCastillo, Chona Villajuan, Mel Gonzales

Extend thanks to Emily Heine and JanetteStanberry- Co-Chairs, Card spotters, FloorServices, and Sergeant at-Arms Volunteers

Extend thanks to Henry Coleman ofAmeriCorps for participation at the 2002 NationalConvention

Extend thanks to all chapters and brothers par-ticipating in the service projects and the manyworkshops at the 2002 National Convention

Extend thanks to all chapters for developingoutstanding websites

Extend thanks to all chapters who participatedin the Youth Service Grants program, NationalService Week, and National Spring Service Day

Extend an extra special thanks to the delegateswho were willing to participate in the HomeImprovement exercise: Tommy Patterson, SarahBurton, Nguyen Pham, Ginny Combs, MelGonzales, Voltaire Villanveva, Chris Rock, Michail“Chia” Leher, John Emiley, Kindall Bundy, WilfredKrenek, Shelby Seward, Kathryn Zibell, ChrisMeschuk, Jason Willis, George Kober, Amy Kruse,and Bonnie Donnell

Extend special thanks and appreciation to RobCoop, Master Craftsman, and his team of buildersof the Brickhouse

Extend thanks and appreciation to BobBarkhurst and all the tireless fraternity store volun-teers

Extend thanks and appreciation to Mrs. JimmyBartle Taylor, daughter of H. Roe Bartle

Extend a special thanks to George Dacy, the Fall2002 Pledge Class Namesake Honoree, and hiswife Laverne Dacy.

Extend thanks and appreciation to the SheratonNew Orleans

Extend thanks to those chapters who applied forthe Josiah A. Frank Historian Award:Epsilon, Truman State University Alpha Sigma, University of Nebraska-LincolnZeta Delta, Miami University of OhioTheta Upsilon, Case Western Reserve UniversityNu Sigma, Stephen F. Austin State UniversityAlpha Epsilon Eta, Concord College

Extend thanks to those chapters who applied forthe Earle M. Herbert Friendship Award:Epsilon, Truman State UniversityBeta Sigma, Texas TechEpsilon Beta, Central Michigan UniversityTheta Sigma, Oklahoma State UniversityTheta Upsilon, Case Western Reserve UniversityNu Rho, College of William & MaryOmicron Zeta, California State University-

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Extend thanks and appreciation to the leaders ofAPO LEADS:

Cheryl Smith, Fred Heismeyer, Chris Rock, JimHahn, Dave Keely, Sabatay Lazar, Allen Wong,Dave Emery, Betsy Ulrich, Hunter Moore, MarkSeter, Dawn Warrick, Matt Silverman, Beth Tom,Michelle Rash, Dave Kerns, Jodie Eicher, KarenChronister, Marilyn Mims Dow, Michael Haber.

Extend thanks and appreciation to the otherworkshop presenters: Rhonda Aven-Haggenmiller,Kim Francis, Julie Moore, Bobby Hainline, EricaRoberts, Jay Little, Wilfred Krenek, ShawnArdoine, Richard Exnicios, Andy Braverman,Belton Lim, Maggie Katz, Kari Logan, SereniahBreland, Sandra Bolain, Misty Pierce, BrantWarrick, Jerry Schroeder, Jack McKenzie, StanCarpenter, Kay Krenek, Ed Richter, John Ottenad,Dave O’Leary, Tom Strong, Chris Meschuck, CarlaMoran, Milton Smith, Tim Jenkins, StellaMulberry, Amy Crosgrove, Lester Sullivan, AlyciaBauch, Richard Borne, Lorin Jurvis, Rob Coop,Betty Rauch, Adam Bolain, Robert Long, GeorgeKober, Cary Laxer, Dave Eyl, Todd Price, KeithRoots, Dan Rauch, Howie Barnes, Billy Adiong,Mels Gonzales Jr.

Extend thanks and appreciation to the Region 7and their Regional Director, Belton Lim

Extend thanks and appreciation to Kathy Harrisfor helping with the decorations for the 2002Nationals Convention

Extend congratulations to all chapters who werechartered or rechartered in the past two years

The Fraternity recalls with sadness the death ofDonald Terwilliger, a founding member of theFraternity.

RULES AND CREDENTIALS Whereas the legislative session of each National

Convention is an extremely important function ofthe Fraternity; and

Whereas the voting delegates and referencecommittees at each National Convention arerequired to do an exceptional amount of work in avery short period of time; and

Whereas the sheer volume of legislation and theorganization of legislation oftentimes contribute toinefficiency in competing the assigned work and tofatigue in the delegates who do that work; and

Whereas a more efficient and streamlined leg-islative process will assist the voting delegates andreference committees in completing the importanttasks entrusted and assigned to them.

Therefore be it resolved that the NationalPresident appoint a committee, including activemembers, to investigate and review all facets of thelegislative process; and

Therefore be it further resolved that the com-mittee shall make such recommendations it deemsnecessary to improve and make more efficient thelegislative process; and

Therefore be it further resolved that the com-mittee shall submit its final report, including rec-ommendations, to the National Board of Directorsno later than the February 2004 meeting of theBoard; and

Therefore be it further resolved that theNational Board of Directors may submit legislationit deems necessary or prudent to enact the recom-mendations of the committee.

Whereas the Rules and Credentials committee ischarged with credentialing delegates for theNational Convention,

Whereas the Rules and Credentials committeehas reviewed the National Bylaws and the NationalBoard of Directors Policy Manual,Whereas it is the opinion of the Rules andCredentials committee that there are potentialinconsistencies within Article IV, Sections 1 and 2of the National Bylaws and Policy II, Section 18 ofthe National Board of Directors Policy Manual, Therefore be it resolved that the National Board of

Directors review Article IV, Section 1 and 2 of theNational Bylaws and Policy II, Section 18 of theNational Board of Directors Policy Manual andreport any potential inconsistencies found to theRules and Credentials committee in 2004, andBe it further resolved that the National Board ofDirectors draft legislation and/or modify theNational Board of Directors Policy Manual asappropriate at the summer 2004 National BoardMeeting to solve any potential inconsistenciesfound between Article IV, Sections 1 and 2 of theNational Bylaws and Policy II, Section 18 of theNational Board of Directors Policy Manual.

NOMINATIONS/ELECTIONSThe Voting Delegates elected the following officers:National President: Bobby HainlineNational Vice President:Maggie KatzProgram Directors:Lisa CoviJulie MooreCarla MoranEd RichterKeith RootsBeth Tom

TIME AND PLACEBe it resolved that the 2004 National Conventionbe held December 27-30 in Denver, Colorado.

FROM THE FLOORBe it resolved that the Fraternity begin publica-

tion of an electronic version of the Torch andTrefoil, and send it in lieu of hardcopy to thosewho have computer access and request it.

Whereas the current phrasing in the RiskManagement Policy states we will not discriminateby “sexual preference.”

Whereas the term “sexual preference” is nolonger considered accurate terminology.

Be it resolved that the wording “sexual prefer-ence” be struck and replaced by “sexual orienta-tion.”

Be it resolved to challenge the chapters toexplore fundraising for the Fraternity on a nationallevel.

Whereas Alpha Phi Omega has run a promo-tional table at previous National Boy Scouts ofAmerica Jamborees, and

Whereas the World Scouting Movement is cele-brating its 100th Anniversary during the winter of2006-2007 in England, and

Whereas our Founder mandated that “asScouting is worldwide, so should Alpha PhiOmega be worldwide,”

Be it resolved that the National President willdesignate a committee to check into the feasibilityand funding of a delegation of Brothers to repre-sent Alpha Phi Omega at said event and have areport ready for the appropriate persons, with mul-tiple options, no later than the 38th NationalConvention.

ADJOURNMENTAdjourned sine die at 12:30 p.m., December 30,2002.

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FEBRUARY 14-16Section 23/27 ConferenceHost: Eta Lambda ChapterUniversity of Wisconsin-Eau ClaireEau Claire, WI

FEBRUARY 21-23Section 21 ConferenceHost: Xi ChapterIowa State UniversityAmes, IA

Section 35 ConferenceHost: Beta Mu ChapterSouthwest Missouri State UniversitySpringfield, MO

Section 43/44 ConferenceHost: Zeta Omega ChapterBaylor UniversityWaco, TX

Section 61 ConferenceHost: Tau Alpha ChapterDavis & Elkins CollegeElkins, WV

Section 68/70 ConferenceHost: Tau Epsilon ChapterTennessee TechnologicalUniversityCookeville, TN

Section 77 ConferenceHost: Iota Mu ChapterUniversity of South CarolinaColumbia, SC

Section 80 ConferenceHost: Kappa Upsilon ChapterEast Carolina UniversityGreenville, NC

Section 91/92 ConferenceHost: Omicron Alpha ChapterKutztown UniversityKutztown, PA

FEB. 28 - MARCH 2Section 40 ConferenceHost: Omicron Delta ChapterMcMurry UniversityAbilene, TX

Section 64 ConferenceHost: Alpha Alpha Pi ChapterWestminster CollegeNew Wilmington, PA

Section 90 ConferenceHost: Iota Kappa ChapterBucknell UniversityLewisburg, PA

MARCH 1Section 4 ConferenceHost: Alpha Alpha Xi and Iota Phi ChaptersUniversity of California at DavisDavis, CA

MARCH 7-9Section 67 ConferenceHost: Theta Theta ChapterCentre CollegeDanville, KY

Section 69 ConferenceHost: Delta ChapterAuburn UniversityAuburn, AL

Section 99 ConferenceHost: Alpha Gamma Mu ChapterWilliam Paterson UniversityWayne, NJ

MARCH 21-23Section 54 ConferenceHost: Eta Pi ChapterUniversity of Detroit MercyDetroit, MI

Section 81 ConferenceHost: Zeta Beta ChapterVirginia Polytechnic Institute & State UniversityBlacksburg, VA

MARCH 28-30Section 26 ConferenceHost: Kappa Chi ChapterCreighton UniversityOmaha, NE

Section 52 ConferenceHost: Delta Xi and DeltaOmicron ChaptersBall State UniversityMuncie, IN

Section 62 ConferenceHost: Beta ChapterUniversity of PittsburghPittsburgh, PA

Section 83 ConferenceHost: Alpha Delta Delta ChapterGeorge Mason UniversityFairfax, VA

75th Anniversary CelebrationEpsilon ChapterTruman State UniversityKirksville, MO