President’s Message . . . . . . . . . 2 The Torch Has Been Passed to Atlanta. . . 3 Brothers in Action . . . . . . . . . 4-5 2009-2010 Elected Board Members . . . . . . . 6-10 National Awards . . . . . . . . . 11 Convention Actions . . . . . . . 12-13 Winter Board Meeting . . . . . . . . . 14 Passing on the Legacy . . . . . . . 15 Who, What When & Where . . . 16 inside: www.apo.org Spring 2009 NEXT ISSUE: • Program Updates • Spring Youth Service Day COMPLETE CONVENTION COVERAGE INSIDE
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President’sMessage . . . . . . . . . 2
The Torch Has BeenPassed to Atlanta. . . 3
Brothers inAction . . . . . . . . . 4-5
2009-2010 Elected Board Members . . . . . . . 6-10
National Awards . . . . . . . . . 11
Convention Actions . . . . . . . 12-13
Winter BoardMeeting . . . . . . . . . 14
Passing onthe Legacy . . . . . . . 15
Who, WhatWhen & Where . . . 16
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COMPLETE CONVENTION COVERAGE INSIDE
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGEby MAGGIE KATZ, National President
NATIONAL PRESIDENTMaggie Katz, Livonia, MI
NATIONAL VICE PRESIDENTMark A. Stratton, Fishers, IN
PROGRAM DIRECTORSAdam Bolain, Pittsburgh, PAJeffrey L. Cantor, Ewing, NJCarla Moran, Quincy, MAHon. John K. Ottenad, J.D., Manchester, MOEd Richter, Franklin, OHKeith Roots, Louisa, VA
REGIONAL DIRECTORSI Marilyn Mims Dow, Epping, NHII Michael E. Haber, Troy, NYIII Dawn M. Gurganious, Falls Church, VAIV Matthew J. Cross, Sanford, FLV John Strada, Lexington, KYVI Robert M. Coop, PE, Westfield, INVII Cole T. Robertson, Lubbock, TXVIII Jennifer Churchill, Noble, OKIX Emily Engelland, La Crosse, WIX Franklin D. Brodsky, Chandler, AZXI Ping Huang, Mountainview, CA
NATIONAL EXECUTIVE DIRECTORRobert J. London, Independence, MO
NATIONAL ARCHIVISTRobert C. Barkhurst, W. Dundee, IL
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS DIRECTORBeth Tom, Spring Creek, NV
PAST PRESIDENTSStan Carpenter, Ph.D., Austin, TXE. Ross Forman, Philadelphia, PATom T. Galt, M.D., Drayton, SCBobby M. Hainline, Dearborn, MIFred C. Heismeyer, III, Ed.D., Iola, KSLawrence 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 MEMBERRick Diles, Charlotte, NC
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2008 was a great year during which Alpha Phi Omegaaccomplished many great things. As proud as I am ofall that has been done and all the individual and groupefforts that made it possible, we need to focus on thefuture and what it will take to tap the Fraternity’sunlimited potential.
We need what I call the ABCs – Accountability, Brotherhood andCollaboration. Accountability: Say what you mean and mean what you say. Ifyou promise to do something, do it. As Past President Jack McKenzie says,“Taking the job is voluntary, doing it is not.” Follow through or let someoneknow if you need help or think you may fall short. Brotherhood: Always treateach other as family. If your family is anything like mine, that doesn’t mean wealways get along. However, it does mean that we take care of each other, wetreat each other with respect and we can disagree without being disagreeable.Collaboration: Work together for synergy, where the whole is greater than thesum of its parts. We can do more together than separately, and we all benefitwhen new ideas and different perspectives are brought into the mix. Plus, it is a great way to help others develop as leaders.
So, to what do we apply the ABCs? We need to keep our focus on more healthy chapters. That means more
tools for our chapters and local leaders. More skills training, more resourcesavailable online, more development of alumni volunteers, more contributions,more service projects in our database, more advertising materials, morecommunication within the Fraternity.
We need to raise APO’s profile in the community. I want students arrivingon campus primed to join APO. They should already know about the Fraternityand be looking for a way to get involved. When prospective employers see AlphaPhi Omega on a resume, they should know what it is. We need to increaseawareness of the Fraternity to the public-at-large.
We need to find new ways of truly engaging our alumni to keep more ofthem involved with the Fraternity after graduation. There need to be opportunitiesto stay connected that fit into the ways lives change after college. Not everyonecan or should make the kind of commitment that the Board of Directors,section leadership and advisors make. There needs to be options that are morefamily-friendly and provide value to our alumni. We also need to do a muchbetter job of helping our brothers understand that membership is a lifetimecommitment.
We must make APO more diverse, both within our chapters and nationally.By diverse I mean more than just race or gender. We need people from all walks oflife – different socioeconomic groups, different religious and political affiliations,even different class years and majors. Greater diversity brings greater perspective,new ideas, more understanding and helps us meet our Founder’s goal of bringing
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peace to the world. Each of our chapters should be a cross-section of their campus, including everyone interested inLeadership, Friendship and Service. We must all reach out tothose around us, making sure there is room for all and thateveryone feels truly welcome. We face this same challenge as a Board and must step up our efforts to attract new, diverseindividuals rather than recruiting from the same old spots. We can all make an effort to encourage those around us to getmore involved, especially those from underrepresented groups.
We need to look at the way we do business andre-examine everything. As Plato wrote, “The unexamined lifeis not worth living.” Because we’ve always done it that wayshould never be the reason we do anything. Change just forthe sake of change is not wise either; however, everythingshould be reviewed on a regular basis and reassessed toensure it still helps us reach our goals, which should also bereviewed routinely. We need to foster continuous improvement
by engaging in critical self-evaluation as individuals, as afraternity and as a Board of Directors. The Board has alreadybegun a review of our national goals to ensure they stillrepresent the proper direction for the Fraternity. The nextstep is to look at the structure of the Board to ensure we aredesigned to meet our goals in the most effective manner.
We have a lot of work ahead of us. It’s going to beanother busy, exciting year for Alpha Phi Omega, full ofimprovements and growth and, as always, Leadership,Friendship and Service.
In brotherhood,
Maggie
President’s Message (Continued from Page 2)
The Torch Has Been Passed...
Announcing the 41st National Convention
Atlanta, GeorgiaDecember 2010
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in ActionBRO
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SConvention Edition!The 2008 National Convention in Boston brought together hundreds of chaptermembers and alumni from across the nation and gave them myriad opportunities toprovide service during their visit. From making cards for soldiers to pruning the areaaround Charles River, these chapters spent four days making a difference in theFraternity, and in our beautiful 2008 host city.
Here are only a few of the exciting service projects that kept our brothers in actionduring their visit to Boston.
AIDS RIBBON MAKING/SELLING Brothers gathered Saturday, December 27,2008, to make AIDS Awareness Ribbons tosell for $1 throughout the remainingConvention days. Brothers made an estimated1,000 ribbons and donated the proceeds toAidskids.org.
For more for more information on thisorganization, visit www.AIDSkids.org.
BLOOD DRIVE Alpha Phi Omega actives and alumni joinedthe American Red Cross for a blood drive onTuesday, December 30, 2008. After a greatshowing of brothers, the Fraternity donated133 pints of blood and saved approximately399 lives during just six hours of service.
If you are interested in donating blood to your community’s blood bank, visitwww.givelife.org to find an American RedCross blood drive in your area.
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Brothers in ActionBLANKET MAKINGNo-sew blanket making was a hit at the 2008National Convention. Brothers made fleece no-sew blankets, which were later donated toCradles to Crayons. With the cold weatherthat hit after Convention, these were a much-needed and appreciated donation forBostonians in need.
For more information on Cradles toCrayons, visit www.cradlestocrayons.org.
CARD MAKINGVolunteers gathered to make holiday cardsfor troops who were away from theirfamilies during the holiday season, as well asfor a local elderly care home. Hundreds ofcards were decorated by Alpha Phi Omegamembers and were distributed with thehope of creating a smile.
CHARLES RIVER TREE PRUNINGThough a bit chilly, Alpha Phi Omega’s willingmembers gathered along the Charles River indowntown Boston on Sunday, December 28,2008, to help prune trees. These hard workersleft Boston in better shape than when theyarrived!
For more information on Charles RiverConservancy visit www.thecharles.org.
BOOK BINDING FOR BRAILLE PRESSVolunteers gathered at one of only two Braillepresses in the world to help bind a children’sbook on Monday, December 29, 2008. Withthe help of many brothers, the Fraternitycollated 500 copies of the children’s bookAggie and Ben: Three Stories by Lori Ries.
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2009-2010 Elected Board Members APO
PRESIDENT MAGGIE KATZGamma Pi, University of Michigan - Ann ArborMaggie pledged Gamma Pi Chapter at the University ofMichigan in Ann Arbor in fall 1980 and repledged in fall2000. She served Section 54 as treasurer (1987-1989) andchair (1989-1994).She served on theBoard of Directors asRegion VI Director(1994-1998),Program Director(1998-2002) andVice President (2002-2006). Maggie waselected President bythe delegates of the2006 NationalConvention inLouisville, Kentucky,and was re-elected bythe 2008 NationalConvention delegatesin Boston. Maggie isa Life Member, SilverFounder’s Circledonor and a member of the Blue & Gold Society. She wasawarded Distinguished Service Keys from Gamma PiChapter, Section 54 and Region VI. She currently serves asadvisor to Gamma Pi Chapter and Zeta Pi Chapter(rechartered 2006) at Wayne State University.Professionally, Maggie is vice president and chiefoperations officer for the Michigan Colleges Foundation.She has a B.A. in political science from the University ofMichigan (1984) and an M.B.A. in marketing from EasternMichigan University (1996). Maggie is a member of theAssociation of Fundraising Professionals and Alpha GammaDelta Women’s Fraternity. She resides in Livonia, Michigan,with her two cats.
VICE PRESIDENTMARK STRATTONDelta Xi, Ball State UniversityMark pledged Delta Xi Chapter at Ball State University infall 1994 as part of the Alexander Lewandowski Pledge Class.He was a member of the Section 52 volunteer staff
(communications chair, membership chair,leadership development chair), Region VIvolunteer staff (alumni coordinator,leadership development coordinator,membership coordinator, parliamentarian),vice chairman of the Membership &Extension Committee, National Conven-tion Legislative Director and APO LEADSDiscover presenter. Mark previously servedon the Board of Directors as Region VIDirector (2004-2006). He was originallyelected Vice President of Alpha Phi Omegaby the delegates of the 2006 National
Convention in Louisville,Kentucky; he was re-electedVice President by the delegatesof the 2008 National Conven-tion in Boston. Mark wasawarded DistinguishedService Keys by Delta Xi andTau Omicron Chapters,Section 52 and Region VI.He is a Life Member andGold Torchbearer. Profession-ally, Mark is co-manager ofthe Office of Census Data forthe Indiana LegislativeServices Agency and a part-
time instructor of political science at Indiana University-Purdue University in Indianapolis. He has a B.A. and anM.A. in political science from Ball State. Mark lives inFishers, Indiana, with his wife Michele (Omicron ZetaChapter) and their two children.
Introducing the Newly Elected Officers of theAlpha Phi Omega National Board of Directors
Above: Maggie Katz mingles withbrothers during a service project.
Right: Mark Stratton pauses a moment in the rush of convention activities.
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2009-2010 Elected Board MembersAPOPROGRAMDIRECTORSALUMNI RELATIONS & INTERNALVOLUNTEER DEVELOPMENTJEFF CANTORKappa, Carnegie Mellon UniversityJeff is an environmental engineer for the New JerseyDepartment of Environmental Protection. He receivedhis B.S. in mechanical engineering from CarnegieMellon University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (1991). Jeff was appointed to the Board of Directors as the AlumniRelations & Internal Volunteer Development Director (2006-present). He is a Life Member and Torchbearer.Jeff lives outside of Trenton, New Jersey, with his wife, Alycia Bauch-Cantor (Delta Rho), and their two dogs.
MEMBERSHIP & EXTENSIONHON. JOHN K. OTTENAD, J.D.Alpha Phi, Washington UniversityJohn is the administrative law judge for the MissouriDivision of Workers’ Compensation in St. Louis. Hereceived his A.B. in history and political science fromWashington University in St. Louis (1991) and his J.D. from Washington University School of Law (1994). Johnwas appointed to the Board of Directors as Region VIIIDirector (2004-2006) and as Membership & ExtensionDirector (2006-present). He is a Life Member and DiamondTorchbearer. John received Alpha Phi Chapter and Section49 Distinguished Service Keys and was the spring 1993Pledge Class Namesake Honoree for Alpha Phi Chapter. He resides in Manchester, Missouri.
EXTERNAL RELATIONSCARLA MORANTheta Zeta, University of New HampshireCarla is the chief of staff to a Massachusetts state legislator.She received her B.A. in political science from the Universityof New Hampshire and graduate certificate in public policyfrom the University of Massachusetts – Boston. Carla wasappointed to the Board of Directors as Service & Commun-ication Director (2002-2008) and as the External RelationsDirector (2008-present). She received Theta Zeta’s Distin-guished Service Key, and was honored as Pledge Class Co-Namesake Honoree (1995). Carla is a Life Member andDiamond Torchbearer, as well as lifetime member of the
Girl Scouts of the USA and past Explorer (BSA). Carlaresides in Quincy, Massachusetts, with husband, GeorgeKober (Alpha Phi & Alpha Psi).
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT ED RICHTERAlpha Iota, Ohio State UniversityEd is a senior reporter for the Middletown Journal inMiddletown, Ohio. He received his B.A. in journalism fromThe Ohio State University (1987). Ed was appointed to theBoard of Directors as Service & Communication Director(1998-2002), as Membership & Extension Director (2002-2006), and as Leadership Development Director(2006-present). In 1987, Ed received Alpha Iota Chapter’sDennis Wallis Award. He was awarded DistinguishedServices Keys in 1994 by Section 57 and Zeta KappaChapter, and by Region V in 2003. Ed is a Life Member andSilver Torchbearer. He is an Eagle Scout and received theOrder of the Arrow Vigil Honor, the Silver Beaver award andthe Wood Badge. Ed resides in Franklin, Ohio, with wife,Sandra (Alpha Iota honorary member).
Top: Jeff Cantor and JohnOttenad wait for the start of
the candidate forum. Right: Ed Richter presents theNational Leadership Award.
Above: Carla Moran posesbefore the candidate forum.
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PROGRAM DIRECTORS(Continued from page 7)
SERVICE ADAM BOLAINBeta Rho, University of Arkansas - FayettevilleAdam is quality assurance project manager for Heinz North America. He received his B.S. in chemistry from the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville (1995). Adam wasappointed to the Board of Directors as the Region VDirector (2004-2008) and then as Service Director (2008-present). He received Distinguished Service Keys from BetaRho Chapter and Section 41, and was named the PledgeClass Namesake Honoree for Beta Rho and Xi OmicronChapters (spring 2008). Adam is a Life Member and SilverFounder’s Circle donor. He resides in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania,with wife, Sandra (Beta Rho), and their two children.
FINANCE & OPERATIONS KEITH D. ROOTSTheta, University of VirginiaKeith is the director of the College Guide Program at theUniversity of Virginia. He received his B.A. in governmentfrom the University of Virginia (1986) and his M.Ed. ineducational psychology from the University of Texas (1991).Keith was appointed to the Board of Directors as the AlumniRelations & Internal Volunteer Development Director (2000-2002), as the Finance & Operations Director (2002-2004,2008-present). Keith is a Life Member and Silver Founder’sCircle donor. He received Distinguished Service Keys fromBeta Zeta Chapter (University of Georgia), Section 72 andTheta Chapter. Keith was named the Spring Pledge ClassNamesake Honoree at Alpha Rho (1994) and Beta Zeta(2000). He is an Eagle Scout and Vigil Honor Member of the Order of the Arrow. Keith resides in Louisa, Virginia.
REGIONALDIRECTORSREGION I MARILYN MIMS DOWPhi, Syracuse UniversityMarilyn is an art teacher at Parthum MiddleSchool in Lawrence, Massachusetts. She receivedher B.F.A. in surface pattern design (1995) andM.S. in art education (1996) from SyracuseUniversity in New York. She was elected to theBoard of Directors as Region I Director (2002-present). She received Distinguished Service Keysfrom Section 96 in spring 2004 and Phi Chapterin December 1995; and was named Phi Chapter’s
Spring Pledge Class Namesake Honoree in 2003. Marilyn isa Life Member and Diamond Torchbearer. She resides inEpping, New Hampshire, with husband, Mike (Phi Epsilon).
REGION II MICHAEL HABEREpsilon Zeta, Rensselaer Polytechnic InstituteMichael is an operations manager for Affiliated ComputerServices, Inc. in Albany, New York. He majored in physicsand minored in astronomy at Rensselaer PolytechnicInstitute. Michael was elected to the Board of Directors as Region II Director (2004-present). He received the Epsilon ZetaChapter Distin-guished ServiceKey and theSection 88 GoldenEagle Staff Award.Michael wasnamed PledgeClass NamesakeHonoree by XiRho Chapter inspring 2000 andAlpha Delta EtaChapter in spring2002. He is a LifeMember and GoldTorchbearer.Michael resides inTroy, New York.
Marilyn Mims Dow, left, and Michael Haberline up on stage for officer installation duringthe National Convention Awards Banquet onDecember 30, 2008.
Left: Adam Bolain relaxes at theAwards Banquet. Below: Keith Rootsparticipates in a panel discussion.
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REGION VI ROB M. COOP, PETau Omicron, Indiana University Purdue UniversityRob is a project manager for USI Consultants, Inc. inIndianapolis. He received his B.S. in civil engineering with a certificate in consulting engineering from Rose-HulmanInstitute of Technology (1993) and became a licensedprofessional engineer in Indiana and Michigan (1999). Rob was elected to the Board of Directors as Region VIDirector (2006-present). He is a Life Member and GoldTorchbearer, recipient of the Section 52 DistinguishedService Key (2000), a member of the American Society ofCivil Engineers, and an Eagle Scout. He resides in Westfield,Indiana, with wife, Lisa (Alpha Gamma) and daughter,Gabrielle.
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REGION III DAWN GURGANIOUSAlpha Delta Delta, George Mason UniversityDawn is a special education teacher in Springfield,Virginia. She received her M.Ed. in studentpersonnel services from the University of SouthCarolina in Columbia, South Carolina (2001) andher B.S. in public administration from GeorgeMason University in Fairfax County, Virginia(1999). She was elected to the Board of Directorsas Region III Director (2006-present). Dawnreceived Distinguished Service Keys from AlphaDelta Delta Chapter (1999) and Section 83 (2004), and was named Alpha Delta Delta’s Spring Pledge ClassNamesake Honoree in 2000. She is a Life Member andTorchbearer. Dawn resides in Falls Church, Virginia.
REGION IV MATT J. CROSSPsi Omega, University of Central FloridaMatt is a network administrator for the Seminole CountyGovernment and an improv performer/technician at theSAK Comedy Lab. He received his A.A. in engineeringfrom Gulf Coast Community College in Panama City,Florida (1991). Matt was elected to the Board ofDirectors as the Region IV Director (2004-present). Hereceived Distinguished Service Keys from Psi OmegaChapter (2000) and Section 74 (2004), and was namedPsi Omega’s Spring Pledge Class Namesake Honoree in2005. Matt is a Life Member and Silver Torchbearer. He resides in Sanford, Florida.
REGION V JOHN T. STRADADelta, Auburn UniversityJohn is on the communication studies faculty at EasternKentucky University in Richmond, Kentucky. He receivedhis M.A. in communication (1999), B.A. in communication(1995) and B.S. in aviation management (1993) fromAuburn University in Alabama. John was elected to theBoard of Directors as Region V Director (2008-present). Hereceived Distinguished Service Keys from Delta Chapter,Alpha Zeta Chapter (University of Kentucky) and Section 67.In 2008 he was named Alpha Gamma Phi Chapter’s(Northern Kentucky University) Spring Pledge ClassNamesake Honoree. John is a Life Member and Torchbearer.He resides in Lexington, Kentucky.
Above left: Dawn Gurganious takescare of business at the Region IIImeeting. Above right: Rob Coopenjoys the company of brothers
during the Awards Banquet. Right:John Strada responds to a question.
Above: Matt Cross speaks duringthe Region IV meeting.
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2009-2010 Elected Board Members APOREGION IX EMILY ENGELLAND, M.D., M.P.H.Alpha Phi, Washington UniversityEmily is an occupational health physician and emergencymanagement medical director at Franciscan Skemp Mayo
Health System in La Crosse, Wisconsin.She received her B.A. in biology andSpanish from Washington University inSt. Louis (1996), her M.D. fromWashington University School ofMedicine (2001) and her M.P.H., inenvironmental and occupational healthsciences, from the University of Illinoisat Chicago (2007). She was elected tothe Board of Directors as Region IXDirector (2008-present). Emily is a Life Member, Gold Torchbearer, andchildhood member of Camp Fire USA. She is the recipient of Alpha Phi
Chapter’s Distinguished Service Key and the Spring 2001Pledge Class Namesake Honoree for Alpha Phi Chapter.Emily resides in La Crosse, Wisconsin, with her two cats.
REGION X FRANKLIN BRODSKYEpsilon Zeta, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Franklin is a senior component architect for Intel Corporation.He received his B.S. in engineering physics (1995) and his B.S.in electrical engineering (1996), both from Rensselaer Poly-technic Institute. Franklin was elected to the Board of Directorsas Region X Director (2006-present). In 2001, he was namedthe Spring Pledge Class Namesake Honoree at Alpha Delta Rho(Northern Arizona University). He is a Life Member andDiamond Torchbearer. He resides in Chandler, Arizona.
REGION XI PING HUANGAlpha Chi, Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyPing is a software solution architect for BDNA Corp. inMountain View, California. He received his B.S. (1994) andM.E. (1995) in electrical engineering and computer sciencefrom MIT. Ping was elected to the Board of Directors as theRegion XI Director (2008-present). In 1993, he receivedAlpha Chi Chapter’s Distinguished Service Key and wasnamed Omicron Zeta (CSU Hayward) Chapter’s Spring PledgeClass Namesake Honoree in 1998. Ping is a Life Member andDiamond Founder’s Circle donor. He resides in MountainView, California.
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REGION VII COLE ROBERTSONBeta Rho, Univesrity of ArkansasCole is a licensed real estate broker and owner of Phoenix-Redstone Management and Raider Locators in Lubbock,Texas. He graduated from Texas Tech University with arecreation and leisure services management major andbusiness minor. Cole was elected to the Board of Directors asthe Region VII Director (2006-present). He receivedDistinguished Service Keys from Beta Sigma (Texas TechUniversity) in 1992 and Section 40 in 2001, and was namedthe Spring 1999 Omega Gamma (Angelo State Unversity)Pledge Class Namesake Honoree. Cole is a Life Member andDiamond Torchbearer. He resides in Lubbock, Texas.
REGION VIII JENNIFER CHURCHILLDelta Beta, University of OklahomaJennifer is a master production planner for HitachiComputer Products (America), Inc. in Norman, Oklahoma.She received her B.S. in language arts education from theUniversity of Oklahoma in Norman (1994). Jennifer waselected to the Board of Directors as the Region VIII Director(2008-present). She is a Life Member and Silver Torchbearer.Jennifer received Delta Beta and Section 32 DistinguishedService Keys and was the Pledge Class Namesake Honoreefor Delta Beta Chapter. She resides in Noble, Oklahoma.
Top left: Cole Robertson enjoysthe Awards Banquet. Top right:Emily Engelland poses with the
regional directors after officer installation. Above: JenniferChurchill gathers with a group at the Boy Scout display. Aboveleft: Ping Huang rejoins his table after installation. Left: FranklinBrodsky strikes a pose after donating his hair to Locks of Love.
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National Distinguished Service AwardFred C. HeismeyerMichael C. Nathanmrn Tomusiak
National Leadership AwardEpsilon Chapter, Truman State University
Honorable Mention – National Leadership AwardAlpha Delta Delta Chapter, George Mason University
M.R. Disborough Service to Scouting National AwardBeta Psi Chapter, Southeast Missouri State University
The Arno “Shorty” Nowotny National Service AwardTheta Kappa Chapter, SUNY-Binghamton
Josiah Frank National Historian’s AwardBeta Sigma, Texas Tech University
Earle M. Herbert National Friendship AwardXi Omicron Chapter, Tarleton State University
John S. Grossi National Man Mile AwardAlpha Zeta Eta, University of Alaska Anchorage
Phyllis C. Tenney National Excellence in Advising AwardJon-Mark Bernal, Beta Sigma Chapter, Texas Tech UniversityLynne Mowers, Phi Chapter, Syracuse UniversityPaul Louie, Omicron Phi Chapter, University of RichmondV. Ray Hancock, Pi Omicron Chapter, Emory & Henry College
National Distinguished Alumnus AwardEmilio “Mel” Gonzales Jr.
Herbert G. Horton Service to Youth AwardFr. James LangKat Zibell-FlynnMichael RichardsonPaul Louie
National Roll Call AwardNu Omega Chapter, University of Alaska Fairbanks
2007-08 CHAPTER OFEXCELLENCE AWARD (in Greek Order)Epsilon Chapter – Truman State UniversityMu Chapter – Indiana UniversityAlpha Gamma Chapter – Purdue UniversityAlpha Zeta Chapter – University of KentuckyAlpha Phi Chapter – Washington UniversityBeta Pi Chapter – University of TulsaBeta Rho Chapter – University of ArkansasBeta Psi Chapter – Southeast Missouri State UniversityGamma Theta Chapter – University of Colorado at BoulderGamma Pi Chapter – University of Michigan Ann ArborDelta Beta Chapter – University of OklahomaDelta Delta Chapter – Saint Louis UniversityEpsilon Pi Chapter – Southern Illinois University at EdwardsvilleZeta Delta Chapter – Miami UniversityZeta Kappa Chapter – Bowling Green State UniversityZeta Lambda Chapter – University of ToledoZeta Psi Chapter – University of OregonEta Sigma Chapter – Illinois CollegeEta Phi Chapter – American UniversityTheta Epsilon Chapter – Illinois State UniversityTheta Theta Chapter – Centre CollegeKappa Chi Chapter – Creighton UniversityMu Alpha Chapter – Georgetown UniversityMu Theta Chapter – Luther CollegeXi Upsilon Chapter – Mount Union CollegeSigma Sigma Chapter – University of Illinois-ChicagoPhi Theta Chapter – Arkansas Tech UniversityAlpha Delta Mu – Ramapo College of New JerseyAlpha Zeta Eta – University of Alaska AnchorageAlpha Zeta Kappa – Eastern Kentucky University
2007-08 PLEDGE PROGRAM OFEXCELLENCE AWARD (in Greek Order)Epsilon Chapter – Truman State UniversityMu Chapter – Indiana UniversityAlpha Phi Chapter – Washington UniversityBeta Rho Chapter – University of ArkansasBeta Psi Chapter – Southwest Missouri State UniversityDelta Delta Chapter – Saint Louis UniversityEpsilon Pi Chapter – Southern Illinois University at EdwardsvilleZeta Beta Chapter – Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State UniversityZeta Kappa Chapter – Bowling Green State UniversityZeta Psi Chapter – University of OregonEta Sigma Chapter – Illinois CollegeEta Phi Chapter – American UniversityTheta Alpha Chapter – Stevens Institute of TechnologyMu Alpha Chapter – Georgetown UniversityXi Upsilon Chapter – Mount Union CollegePhi Theta Chapter – Arkansas Tech UniversityAlpha Epsilon Epsilon Chapter – Henderson State UniversityAlpha Epsilon Zeta Chapter – University of Texas at DallasAlpha Zeta Eta Chapter – University of Alaska AnchorageAlpha Zeta Kappa Chapter – Eastern Kentucky University
Boston, Massachusetts
2008 National Convention Awards
2008 National Convention ChairRebecca N. Ward
2008 National ConventionCo-CoordinatorsGeorge R. Kober and mrn Tomusiak
December 29-30, 2008 • Boston, Massachusetts
Legislative Assembly of Alpha Phi Omega:Actions of the 2008 National ConventionAMENDMENTS TO THENATIONAL BYLAWSThe following articles in the NationalBylaws were amended by the NationalConvention:
Article VIII – Finance Section 14 – Annual Insurance FeeThe amount of the annual insurancefee is not to exceed $7 and will be setannually by the Board of Directors onor before August 1.
Article IX – Chapters Section 18 – Finance and PropertyThe language of this article wasadjusted for clarity purposes by theConvention. The financial records ofeach chapter must now be reviewed(formerly “audited”) by an officialapproved by the institution in whichthe chapter is located.
Article XII – Alumni Section 2 – Local AlumniAssociationEach recognized local alumniassociation is required to reaffirm itsrecognition annually by May 15.
Article V – National Officers Section 6 – Duties of the NationalProgram Directors&Article VII – National Committees Section 6 – Duties of the NationalService and CommunicationCommittee&Article VII – National CommitteesSection 8 – National Scouting andYouth Services CommitteeCommunication was removed fromService and Communication as itpertains to the Program Directorposition, as the National Office nowemploys a Director of Communicationsto handle the responsibilities related tothe Communications title.
Article VI – National Board ofDirectors Section 4 – Membership of theExecutive CommitteeMembership of the ExecutiveCommittee of the Board of Directorswas restructured and now consists ofthe President as Chair, the VicePresident, the National Finance andOperations Director, one otherProgram Director, two regionaldirectors, and as ex-officio, nonvotingmembers, the Executive Director, theNational Legal Counsel and theImmediate Past National President.
The second Program Director onthe Executive Committee will beelected by a majority vote of theProgram Directors. The regionaldirectors will be elected by a majorityvote of the regional directors. Theelection will take place at the firstBoard of Directors meeting followingthe close of the National Convention.The term of the elected ExecutiveCommittee will be two years.
Article VI – National Board ofDirectorsSection 6 – Board Meetings“Currently elected” was removed fromthis section when it appears before“voting members of the Board ofDirectors.”
Article X – Sections Section 2 (5) – Sectional LeadershipThe Convention decided that sectionalofficials can be impeached fornonfeasance, in addition to misconductor malfeasance in office.
Article VI – National Board ofDirectors Section 9 – ImpeachmentThe Convention decided thatmembers of the Board of Directorsand other elected officials of theFraternity, including regional officials,
may be impeached for nonfeasance, inaddition to misconduct or malfeasancein office.
AMENDMENT TO THESTANDARD CHAPTER ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATIONThe Standard Chapter Articles ofAssociation were updated by theConvention in accordance with theamended changes to the NationalBylaws.
RITUALS & TRADITIONSThe Convention made minor changesto the Initiation Ritual to clarifydirections for those performing andparticipating in the Ritual. Anoptional Big Brother revelationceremony was also approved by theNational Convention.
RESOLUTIONSThe following resolutions were passed:1) The Fraternity will create a Local
Alumni Association DistinguishedService Key.
2) The Board of Directors will adjustthe timeframe for regional alumnivoting delegate selection to requirea 14-day minimum, 60-daymaximum due date prior to theopening of the NationalConvention.
3) Be it resolved that we, the 2008National Convention of Alpha PhiOmega, thank:• The Board of Directors: Maggie
Katz, Mark A. Stratton, JeffreyL. Cantor, Jim Hahn, CarlaMoran, John K. Ottenad, EdRichter, W. Brant Warrick,Marilyn Mims Dow, Michael E.Haber, Dawn M. Gurganious,Matthew J. Cross, J. AdamBolain, Robert M. Coop,
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Cole T. Robertson, KathrynS.K. Whitfield, Ginny Combs,Franklyn D. Brodsky, TonyPloughe, Robert J. London,Robert C. Barkhurst, David A.Emery, Dr. Stan Carpenter, E.Ross Forman, Dr. Tom Galt,Bobby Hainline, Dr. FredHeismeyer III, Dr. LawrenceHirsch, Lorain Jurvis, WilfredKrenek, Jack McKenzie, Dr.Glen Nygreen, William Roth,Gerald Schroeder, LuciusYoung, Dr. C.P. Zlatkovich,Ret., George Cahill, IrwinGerst, Roger Sherwood, WarrenWeidman, James Chandler.
• Parliamentarian: Jeff Neurauter• Alpha Phi Omega - Philippines
• Awards Banquet KeynoteSpeaker: Luther E. McIlwain
• Musicians: Pat Finn, JeffHattabaugh, Jamie
• “The Lights Out” band: AdamRitchie, Rishava Green, MattKing and Jesse James
• The National ConventionWorkshop Presenters &Facilitators
• The National Office staff• The Region III APO Richmond,
Virginia Alumni Association• The Sheraton Boston Hotel• The Hynes Convention Center• The City of Boston and Mayor
Thomas M. Menino• The Commonwealth of
Massachusetts• Dewberry
Thanks also to all members ofReference Committees for theirgrueling service to the Fraternityand their advisors, the Sergeant-At-Arms/Legislation FloorService/Safety & Securityvolunteers, the voting delegates,and the active brothers and guestsfor their attendance
4) That the following be strickenfrom the Phyllis Churhill TenneyExcellence in Advising Awardapplication: “The nominee clearlydemonstrates awareness of theappropriate role of an advisor.”
5) The current FraternityMembership Policy, RiskManagement Policy and NationalPledging Standards be included inall future printings of the NationalBylaws booklet.
6) The Board of Directors will clarifyon paperwork and all publishedmaterials for the Fraternity therelationship between LifeMembership and activemembership in order to minimizeconfusion between the two. It wasfurther resolved that the Financeand Operations Committee re-evaluate the Life Membershipprograms.
7) The Executive Director, as editorin chief of all official Fraternitypublications, will re-enforce thatno rituals or ceremonies bepublished – including, but notlimited to, articles and images – in official Alpha Phi Omegapublications.
8) The President will appoint acommittee to look into the privacyof all Fraternity rituals andceremonies. The committee willreport back on this matter at the2010 National Convention. Inaddition, material should be madeavailable to all chapters outliningacceptable practices regardingexternal media.
9) Alpha Phi Omega will encourageits chapters to participate withlocal Girl Scout Councils in their100th-anniversary celebrations, aswell as increase the knowledge ofand participation in Girl Scoutingwithin Fraternity chapters.
10) Alpha Phi Omega will encourageits chapters to participate withlocal Boy Scout Councils in their100th-anniversary celebrations, aswell as increase the knowledge ofand participation in Boy Scoutingwithin Fraternity chapters.
11) APO-USA, APO-Philippines andICAPO will work together tocreate an APO information boothat National and World ScoutJamborees, Moots and otherappropriate international Scoutgatherings.
12) The National Service Weekprogram of emphasis for 2009-2010 will be “Blue and Gold GoGreen: Environmentalism.” Theproject theme for 2009 will be“Service to the Earth” and the2010 project theme will be “Getthe Green Out: MakingCommunities Greener.”
13) Alpha Phi Omega will encourageregions and chapters to collectelectronic equipment in shoeboxes (eShoeBox) for donation tolibraries in the Philippines.
14) The President will establish a taskforce to review the selectionprocess for the location of theNational Convention, includingamending Board policy andclarification of roles. The taskforce is expected to submitnecessary changes to the 41stNational Convention.
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14 ■ Spring 2009
Winter Board ActionFebruary 7, 2009, Kansas City, Missouri
■ Approved minutes of the July 12, and December 30, 2008 meetings
■ The Board reviewed the Fraternity’s Strategic Plan
■ Appointed the 2009 Pledge Class Namesake Honoree Committee
■ Approved the following dates and locations for future Board meetings:July 10-12, 2009.....................Kansas City, MissouriFebruary 5-7, 2009 .................Kansas City, MissouriJuly 9-11, 2010.......................Atlanta, Georgia
■ On the recommendation of Brother Ottenad (and appropriate RegionalDirectors), and pursuant to Article IX, Section 7 of the National Bylaws,the President declared the following chapters’ charters null and void:
• Pi Chi Chapter at Duquesne University(Region V, Section 65)
• Alpha Epsilon Rho Chapter at West Liberty University(Region V, Section 65)
• Pi Beta Chapter at University of Dubuque(Region IX, Section 21)
■ Unanimously approved the rechartering of the Chi Lambda Chapter atElizabeth State University (Region III, Section 80) and the chartering ofAlpha Zeta Rho Chapter at Defiance College (Region 5, Section 56)
■ Unanimously approved Brother Maura Harty as a Trustee to serve on theAlpha Phi Omega Endowment.
■ Approved the Executive Director negotiating and entering into a contractwith the Hyatt Regency Atlanta as the host for the 2010 NationalConvention
■ Approved splitting the Board Policy Manual into two documents.
■ Brother Katz assigned the Board members responsible for seeingConvention Directives are addressed.
■ Approved the following Board appointments made by President Katz.Archivist ................................................Bob BarkhurstInternational Relations Director ............Beth Tom
For Youth,With YouthApril 24-26, 2009
Reporting Deadline May 4,2009
SPRING YOUTHSERVICE DAY
SPRING YOUTHSERVICE DAY
Life Membership in Alpha Phi Omega is a way of continuingthe legacy you began as a student and creating a lifetimeconnection with the Fraternity. This year we encouragedalumni Life Members to pass on the legacy by “sponsoring” a student’s new Life Membership. Actives who were notalready Life Members and were attending the 2008 NationalConvention entered their names in a drawing. The winnerswere given the name of their sponsor so they could make a
personal connection. Receiving a Life Membership from adistinguished alumni brother made their experience andmemories of National Convention even more special.Sponsors felt good about supporting a student in a personaland meaningful way. The Alpha Phi Omega Endowmentreceived $3,250, which will continue to grow and benefit theFraternity for years to come! Following are the 65 sponsors ofthese Life Memberships:
Passing On the Legacy…Generation to GenerationKristie Wallace, Director of Annual Giving, [email protected]
David M. & Melodie (Eagle) Anderson
Justin Michael AndersonWilliam E. "Bill" Bammel Jr. Edward J. Bradley Jr. George Francis Cahill, CAEMary Elizabeth Hudson CarneyStan Carpenter, Ph.D. Robert J. Carr Jr. James L. ChandlerDr. James CochranRandall D. CuppDavid A. EmeryDr. Emily Lynn EngellandEarl N. FaheyRalph M. FaustMichael G. FriedelGerald B. Gibson
Emilio "Mel" Gonzales Jr. –In memory of Dr. Librado I. Ureta
Emilio "Mel" Gonzales Jr. Anonymous – In honor of
Lambda OmicronAnonymous – In honor of
Fred Heismeyer III, Ed.D.Charles L. HandFred C. Heismeyer III, Ed. D. Joyce A. HeismeyerKevin P. HicksPatrick Samuel HigginsRobert James HilliardDale M. HolmenEdwin T. HunterRev. Theodore Adam InmanTimothy L. & Leah AnnJenkins
Dave R. KeelyMajor Richard J. KeoghAmy Elizabeth KinnardGarry D. KinnardKay Hairgrove KrenekWilfred M. Krenek Jr. Wilfred & Kay Krenek – In
memory of Dean Lewis N. JonesWilfred & Kay Krenek – In
memory of Dean Arno Nowotny Robert J. LondonPaul V. LouieCol. Vernon L. LowreyLTC. Harry B. Massingill Jr. Jack A. McKenzieMichael C. NathanMatthew R. NohrLee A. Peters
James L. PittmanDeborah E. RaynorBryan Keith RichardsKatie RussellJohn RussellLouis A. & Nadine SapirmanJennifer L. ScharringhausenJeffrey SchwartzDeborah A. SternLee M. StokesNoah C. StraberKarl E. VoigtKristie D. WallaceWarren WeidmanAaron James WendtThomas J. WinterJames S. Yearwood
You too can pass on the legacy by donating to Alpha Phi Omega! Our active brothers are counting on your support!
You too can pass on the legacy by donating to Alpha Phi Omega! Our active brothers are counting on your support!
PREAUTHORIZED SUSTAINED GIVING: (Please select one):❏ Monthly on the 1st ❏ Monthly on the 15th❏ Quarterly on the 1st ❏ Semi-Monthly on the 1st & 15th(Please select one):❏ Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) I have enclosed a voided check and
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Torchbearer status is recognized for total gifts between August 1st and July 31st at the following levels:$5,000+ Diamond Founder’s Circle • $2,500+ Gold Founder’s Circle • $1,000+ Silver Founder’s Circle • $500+ Diamond Torchbearer
