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Originally posted by tfj-1893
I'll admit I don't know a whole lot about orgs like SAI, APO, GSS, etc.
I'm curious - do these types of GLO's have risk management policies, national foundations, leadership development training, initiation ceremonies, etc?
Again - just curious.
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Of the orgs you mentioned, I can only speak for Alpha Phi Omega. Yes, APO does address topics of Risk Management such as hazing; however, our policies do not include topics related to housing since APO chapters do not have houses. Since the primary focus of the Fraternity is service, we do not have a single "National Foundation." At the National Convention, a "Program of Emphasis" is chosen around which chapters will focus their service for the year. Yes, APO values leadership training. The Fraternity offers several leadership programs including the Chapter Program Workshops and the Sectional Resource Workshops. Also "APO Leads" is a dynamic Leadership Development Program. Finally, Alpha Phi Omega does have both a new member ceremony and an initiation ritual. These are beautiful ceremonies that were some of my most memberable college moments! While APO is not a "secret society," the initiation ritual is kept "private" among Brothers.
Beta Sigma Phi is unlike any other group I have encountered, but it is similar to traditional GLOs in many ways as well. Beta has several International Funds including the Beta Sigma Phi Breast Cancer Research Fund which is about to reach 1 million dollars!! Although we do not have a ritual that is called "initiation," Beta has several rituals. The Opening and Closing rituals are open rituals that are performed at every meeting. A new member goes through the "Pledge Ritual," and after six months of traning, she goes through the "Ritual of Jewels." Subsequent years of membership and study lead to other "degrees" that are earned through additional rituals.
Hope this helps!
Erica
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