I would like to get involved again...

erica812 · #1 08-04-2003, 05:54 PM

As an undergrad, Alpha Phi Omega was a major part of my life. I held several offices and worked on many committees. I worked hard to help our chapter survive when things were going down hill. I am about to begin my third year in grad school, and I am wondering how I can give support to my fraternity. As far as I know, my chapter has no alumni program. Do you think I could volunteer to put together some kind of alum newsletter? Who would have the kind of information I would need to get something like that started?

Any help would be great.

Erica

SDTSarah · #2 08-05-2003, 01:57 AM

Check with the Section Staff. A lot of Sections have newsletters, and you might even be able to hold a position on the Section Staff. You might want to also consider subscribing to the APO listserve.

erica812 · #3 08-05-2003, 10:57 AM

Thanks for the feedback. I've spent the morning doing some research. I now have the name and contact info for the Section Chair of the chapter where I pledged. I also found the name and e-mail address of the current chapter president, the faculty advisor, and the national alumni director. I'm presently living far from "home," but my husband and I are hoping to move back there in the next year. I hope I can become actively involved then. For now, I am going to contact my chapter, and I have signed up for the APO listserv. I am really looking forward to being in touch with more brothers. I'm so excited! I am currently a graduate student with the goal of being a professor in the future. I would love to be involved with the actives and possibly advise a chapter some day. My experience with APO was wonderful, and I don't want to leave that all behind now that I am an alum.

Erica

SDTSarah · #4 08-05-2003, 03:34 PM

Yay! Also, maybe consider going to some of the conventions (sectionals/regionals, etc.) It's a great opportunity to network with chapters and alums.

Senusret I · #5 08-06-2003, 05:36 AM

Good luck on your quest!

Be sure to check out the national website for the National Alumni Director's contact info. Alumni have many ways they can be involved.

erica812 · #6 08-06-2003, 01:43 PM

Yes, the Nat'l website was very helpful. It made me very excited about the possibility of working with college chapters again. Thanks!

Erica