Legislative Process

Robert's Rules

100

This is the (#) step in which a member makes a motion. 

3

200

This is the (#) step in which there is debate.

5

300

This is the (#) step in which a motion is put to vote.6

6

400

Quorum is defined as the: 

the minimum number of members at a meeting that must be present to make the proceedings of that meeting valid.

500

The year in which Robert's Rules was created (*BONUS*)

1876

Policies

100

Policy that covers the major points of membership that each CHAPTER must follow:

National Membership Policy

200

The policy that each chapter must follow and have their own formal required meeting and response form on. 

Includes topics on Hazing, Personal Property, and Abuse

National Risk Management Policy

300

Describes requirements of chapter membership

Membership Policy

400

Describes requirements to participate in the chapter service program

Service Policy

500

Describes use and misuse of Listserv, Website and other forms of chapter Electronic Communication

Electronic Communication Policy

Random

100

This is the only fruit that bears it's seeds on the outside.

What is a strawberry?

200

This human body part stays the same size from birth, however, our nose and ears never stop growing.

What is eyeballs?

300

This everyday condiment found in almost every restaurant through out the U.S. was first sold as a medicine.

What is ketchup?

400

This large country is the world's leading producer of bananas.

What is India?

500

This is the only U.S. state that grows coffee.

What is Hawaii?

Governing Documents

100

• Establishes the structure of the fraternity
• Describes:
  • The purpose of Alpha Phi Omega
  • The Types of Membership
    • Active, Associate, Alumni, etc.
  • Requirements of a National Convention
  • Roles of National Officers
  • The Board of Directors
  • National Committees
  • National Finances
  • National Fraternity Structure
    • Chapter, Section, Region
  • Recognizes Alumni Association

National Bylaws

200

• Describes Chapter operation
  • Policies
  • Executive Officers
  • Election Procedure
  • Executive Committee
  • Advisory Committee
  • Meetings
  • Chapter Finances
  • Bylaw Amendment Procedure
  • Parliamentary Procedure

Chapter Bylaws

300

(*BONUS*)

• Incorporates APO as a not-for-profit
• Gives a purpose for the money of the organization.
  • Paying staff
  • To the chapters
  • Buildings where needed
• Governing Bylaws

National Articles of Incorporation

400

This key document outlines the goals and structure of the organization, adopted at the first national convention in 1931.

What is the Constitution and Bylaws?

APO FUN FACTS

100

This former U.S. President is one of APO's most famous alumni.

Bill Clinton

200

APO's three cardinal principles are Leadership, Friendship, and this.

What is Service?

300

This is the official tree of the fraternity, symbolizing strength and endurance.

Oak

400

The first service project completed by the original chapter was assisting local community leaders in conducting this type of membership drive.

What is a Boy Scouts of America (BSA) membership drive?

500

The fraternity organizes this annual weekend event to promote leadership and regional cooperation among its chapters.

What is Sectional or Regional Conference?