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Originally Posted by emb021
To add to what Randy stated, both GSS & OPA have a shared history with APO.
For most people, APO & GSS has the stronger link. One hears of the
25/52 Family, which refers to the data of establishment of APO (1925) and GSS (1952). GSS was established by a group of chapters at several schools. The name was picked because it stood for "Girl's Service Sorority" or "Girl Scout Service" (I've heard both). GSS has about 50 chapters.
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The name was picked because it stood for "Girls' Service Sorority". That's the first time I've heard of "Girl Scout Service"--that's a new one
I think we have a stronger link because we share two important principles of Service and Friendship. Also during the early days of the sorority, a member from the National body of Alpha Phi Omega would be a guest at our Conventions.
Also, many Gamma Sig chapters were formed due to direct assistance from the local Alpha Phi Omega chapter. Either they offered moral support, or direct financial support by paying the necessary fees for the GSS chapter to be initially formed. This even holds true today for some of our newer chapters.