Your thoughts about APO chapters and A-Phi-Que chapters

[docholliday1925]

I want to ask fellow brothers of Alpha Phi Omega about their different opinions between an APO(co-ed)chapter, and an A-Phi-Que chapter. Please be respectful and honest of your opinions.

[Senusret I]

I'd like to respectfully ask that you do a search on this topic as it has been discussed often in this forum.

[gamma_girl52]

Originally Posted by Senusret I

I'd like to respectfully ask that you do a search on this topic as it has been discussed often in this forum.

Are you sure you want to see those threads again? I mean for real.
Are you SURE?

[Senusret I]

LOL....

[KAPital PHINUst]

(note: due to the nature of the all-male chapters' tendency to align with Gamma Sigma Sigma as a sister sorority, the aspect of the topic you are asking about tends to overlap with the 25/52/GSS affiliation issue)

http://www.greekchat.com/gcforums/sh...=coed+chapters

http://www.greekchat.com/gcforums/sh...hapters&page=2

http://www.greekchat.com/gcforums/sh...=coed+chapters

http://www.greekchat.com/gcforums/sh...le+apos&page=3

http://www.greekchat.com/gcforums/sh...=coed+chapters
(note: this one is a REALLY good one; the krunkest thread here in the APO forum)

http://www.greekchat.com/gcforums/sh...hapters&page=2

Oh, and I also have APO-L discussion archives on this subject dating back to 1993 if you are interested.

[gamma_girl52]

Originally Posted by KAPital PHINUst

(note: due to the nature of the all-male chapters' tendency to align with Gamma Sigma Sigma as a sister sorority, the aspect of the topic you are asking about tends to overlap with the 25/52/GSS affiliation issue)

http://www.greekchat.com/gcforums/sh...=coed+chapters

http://www.greekchat.com/gcforums/sh...hapters&page=2

http://www.greekchat.com/gcforums/sh...=coed+chapters

http://www.greekchat.com/gcforums/sh...le+apos&page=3

http://www.greekchat.com/gcforums/sh...=coed+chapters
(note: this one is a REALLY good one; the krunkest thread here in the APO forum)

http://www.greekchat.com/gcforums/sh...hapters&page=2

Oh, and I also have APO-L discussion archives on this subject dating back to 1993 if you are interested.

DAMMIT!!!

*throwin hands in the air*

(but that Cookout thread WAS kinda crunk tho)

[KAPital PHINUst]

Originally Posted by gamma_girl52

DAMMIT!!!

*throwin hands in the air*

Why did this post remind of Ann Romano's favorite expression (and gesture) on the old tv sitcom One Day at a Time?

[gamma_girl52]

Originally Posted by KAPital PHINUst

Why did this post remind of Ann Romano's favorite expression (and gesture) on the old tv sitcom One Day at a Time?

Oh you think this is funny huh?

[DSTCHAOS]

[docholliday1925]

well, even though I am in a co-ed chapter, me as a member of Alpha Phi Omega have no problem any chapter, either it be all-male or co-ed. I'm new to the Greek Chat, so that is why I asked that question.

[KAPital PHINUst]

Originally Posted by docholliday1925

well, even though I am in a co-ed chapter, me as a member of Alpha Phi Omega have no problem any chapter, either it be all-male or co-ed. I'm new to the Greek Chat, so that is why I asked that question.

Well, I came from an all-male chapter, and I have 15 years of knowledge and experience in this topic as an Alpha Phi Omega, and 8 years experience (and over 2000 posts) in posting on GreekChat. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask.

[GoldnBlue2004]

I don't really have a problem with it. I pledged at an HBCU which was coed and I have met several viking brothers who have embraced us as frat along with Gamma Sigs so it's all good with me.

[docholliday1925]

so kapital phinust, what do you think we can do, as brothers, to bring more fellowship and a tighter bond to the fraternity?

[Senusret I]

Originally Posted by docholliday1925

what do you think we can do, as brothers, to bring more fellowship and a tighter bond to the fraternity?

Attend conventions. Sit next to someone new at every workshop.
Invite neighboring chapters to your events and service projects.
Plan chapter retreats.
Do service.
Do more service.

[KAPital PHINUst]

Originally Posted by docholliday1925

so kapital phinust, what do you think we can do, as brothers, to bring more fellowship and a tighter bond to the fraternity?

Learn how to differentiate diversity from tokenism, then practice true diversity.

Understand that for the sake of diversity, some traditions are worth keeping.

Tighten up membership and (re)chartering criteria; give the prospectives something to desire besides something to put on their resume (my attitude is if you didn't have professional "game" before you joined APO, putting three letters on your resume won't help your cause). If they want the letters, make 'em work (and serve) for it.

Never forget our roots; we are a service fraternity with roots firmly planted in the BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA. And keep those roots in the forefront of everyone's mind. If the tenets of Scouting or the Boy Scouts offend you, don't join us. That's how we came into existence.

Stop trying to pander to the public and prospectives with all the politically correct attitudes and lingo. It makes us look wishy-washy.

Allow alumni to start alumni chapters, not merely alumni associations.

Allow alumni the same voting rights as undergraduates.

Respect others' right to disagree.

Extend the right hand of fellowship, especially after a heated disagreement.

Speak to be understood, not to make yourself heard.

Don't disrespect women in the org. You may not want them there, but respect the fact that they are there. That is something I NEVER have done as a brother, and that is disrespect a female brother.

Treat every brother as your equal and serve with them in an equal capacity.