APO History
Who is the founder of Alpha Phi Omega?
Frank Reed Horton
When and where was APO founded?
December 16, 1925 at Lafayette College in Easton Pennsylvania.
What does LEADS stand for?
Launch, Explore, Achieve, Discover, Serve
What is the standard of manhood APO is based upon?
The Boy Scouts of America
Who founded the Boy Scouts?
W.D. Boyce
What is the fraternity motto?
Be a Leader
Be a Friend
Be of Service
What are the Cardinal Principles of APO?
Leadership, Friendship, Service
Who created the name Alpha Phi Omega?
Frank Reed Horton
What are the four main fields of service?
Community, Campus, Fraternity, Nation
When and what is National Service Week this year?
1st full week of November, and Diabetes awareness.
What is the UTEP chapter designation?
Upsilon Eta
Who is H. Roe Bartle?
"The Chief" and 2nd National President of APO
Who wrote the Fraternity's Constitution and Bylaws?
Frank Reed Horton, Elsworth Dobson, Gordon M. Looney
Who does the fraternity partner with for Spring youth service day?
America’s Global Youth Service Day(GYSD).
Who created the Fraternity Handclasp and pin and coat of arms?
Thane S. Cooley & Everett w. Probst
What is the official newsletter of Alpha Phi Omega?
The Torch & Trefoil
When were women first allowed in APO?
1976
Name 5 Leadership Programs
APO Impact, CAPS, Sectionals, Regionals, Nationals, Region Officer Training Retreat, Chapter Officer Training.
What are the names of the boy and Girl Scout council located in El Paso?
Yucca Council is located here for the Boy Scouts.
Girl Scouts of the Desert Southwest.
What is the purpose of APO LEADS?
leadership growth that allows attendees to continue developing skills no matter their level of experience.
Name the 5 symbols of APO
•Jewel: Diamond
•Bird: Golden Eagle
•Flower: Forget-Me-Not
•Tree: Sturdy Oak Tree
•Colors: Old Glory Gold, Royal Blue
Sing the toast song
Here's to Alpha Phi Omega, Loyal Brothers we, True to self and to each other Firm in loyalty. Daily working, daily striving, Ever more to be, True to Alpha Phi Omega, Our Fraternity. Brothers clasp the hands of Brothers, Strong the circle we, Ever mindful, ever serving All humanity. Now we raise our grateful voices, In our song to thee, True to Alpha Phi Omega, May we always be.
Name the 9 officers of Upsilon Eta and their positions.
PRESIDENT: ROSA ESCALERA
VP OF MEMBERSHIP:LIZBETH VARGAS
VP OF SERVICE/SAA:BRIANNA TREJO
VP OF FELLOWSHIP: ANDREA TORRES
SECRETARY: ANTONIA TAYLOR
TREASURER & HISTORIAN:IDALIS CALDERON
PLEDGE MASTER: GABRIELA WERTHMANN
Name the 12 scout laws
Trustworthy, Loyal, Helpful, Friendly, Courteous, Kind Obedient, Cheerful, Thrifty, Brave, Clean, Reverent.
Recite the Scout Oath
On my honor I will do my best to do my duty, to God and my country and to obey the Scout Law; to help other people at all times; to keep myself physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight.