Toast Song

[NemACEsis]

Originally Posted by tbdumpsterdiver

I am glad the Toast Song didn't get changed. I like tradition and I came into this Fraternity knowing that everyone was referred to as a Brother (which to me is an inclusive term) and I love being called a Brother. I think when we get to the point of pointing out the difference in the gender of our members, we begin to focus on issues besides Leadership, Friendship and Service. It does not matter what gender you are - everyone being Brothers puts us all on the same level.

AMEN! The Toast Song does NOT need to be changed at all! We are ALL members of Alpha Phi Omega, we are ALL BROTHERS! Why change something that has become a sign of equalness! No words need to be written, no words need to be changed.

"Heart of a NemACEsis"
2-ZP-FA05

The Mighty Zeta Phi - Black Beta - Chapter

[Senusret I]

I really wish Zeta Phi had sent delegates to convention so that your voices could have been heard.

[naraht]

Originally Posted by NemACEsis

AMEN! The Toast Song does NOT need to be changed at all! We are ALL members of Alpha Phi Omega, we are ALL BROTHERS! Why change something that has become a sign of equalness! No words need to be written, no words need to be changed.

"Heart of a NemACEsis"
2-ZP-FA05

The Mighty Zeta Phi - Black Beta - Chapter

Remember, it has been changed before *and* the toast song doesn't date back to the founding 14 brothers. First verse was proposed by a brother of Iota chapter (U of Iowa) in 1931 and the second verse by a brother of Epsilon Mu (U of Maryland, College Park) in the 1963/1964. Having said that, I am in favor of no change.

There have been *rumors* that university administrations have denied us the ability to expand onto their campuses because of the phrasing, but I have not seen anything specific. Should that prove true, I would probably swing to supporting some sort of alternate *local* phrasing which can be used if necessary (like the alternate pledging process).

Also, there are a few chapters which have chosen to go with local phrasing on their own. I don't believe any action has been taken against them.

YiLFS
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