APO Roll Call! - Page 2

twocutetx · #1 05-04-2007, 09:28 PM

I figured I should pipe up here!

Name: Beth
Chapter/School: Theta Tau (UT Arlington)
Pledged: Spring 1991 (I think -- so long ago it all blurs together!)
Offices I've Held: None because I got married and quit school *laugh*
Why I Joined APO: Philanthropy, friends, fun, something to keep me out of trouble
Anything Else: I returned to school in 2005 -- to the University of North Texas. UNT has a much bigger APO chapter than UTA had had (as I believe Theta Tau is not active now) -- but in order to become active they basically told me I had to transfer my membership and essentially "re-pledge" (with their chapter -- not that I would *be* a pledge, but I would be regarded as such for a semester). I'm not sure if that was entirely accurate, but it was what I was told. I opted instead to retain my alum status with Theta Tau and joined a local spirit & service group instead for this 2nd time around in school.

naraht · #2 05-07-2007, 07:14 AM

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Originally Posted by twocutetx

I figured I should pipe up here!

Name: Beth
Chapter/School: Theta Tau (UT Arlington)
Pledged: Spring 1991 (I think -- so long ago it all blurs together!)
Offices I've Held: None because I got married and quit school *laugh*
Why I Joined APO: Philanthropy, friends, fun, something to keep me out of trouble
Anything Else: I returned to school in 2005 -- to the University of North Texas. UNT has a much bigger APO chapter than UTA had had (as I believe Theta Tau is not active now) -- but in order to become active they basically told me I had to transfer my membership and essentially "re-pledge" (with their chapter -- not that I would *be* a pledge, but I would be regarded as such for a semester). I'm not sure if that was entirely accurate, but it was what I was told. I opted instead to retain my alum status with Theta Tau and joined a local spirit & service group instead for this 2nd time around in school.

Welcome!

Yes, Theta Tau is inactive, but I think that there is the beginnings of a rechartering effort there (mostly due to glitches in the chapter listing software at the National Website that I think I understand.

As for UNT's policy, I believe that is within the rules, they get to vote on accepting transfers and having a semester of learning about chapter traditions (and getting a chapter Big Brother might be another) I think is acceptable. The chapter I was active in (Kappa @ Carnegie-Mellon) didn't do it.

twocutetx · #3 05-07-2007, 07:24 AM

Hi Naraht!

That's awesome about Theta Tau -- it always seemed odd to me that UNT has always had such a large chapter, while UTA struggled (and then went inactive).

I knew UNT was within bounds

I just couldn't fathom going through it all again! *laugh* I'm 34!

naraht · #4 05-07-2007, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by twocutetx

Hi Naraht!

That's awesome about Theta Tau -- it always seemed odd to me that UNT has always had such a large chapter, while UTA struggled (and then went inactive).

I knew UNT was within bounds

I just couldn't fathom going through it all again! *laugh* I'm 34!

Yup. You may want to contact the Regional director and ask about Theta Tau. I understand, there was a proposed by-law amendment at one point to allow older (>30) year olds to be advisors as Undergrads. Didn't pass though.

stllegend83 · #5 05-16-2007, 10:35 PM

Name: CP or stllegend83 would be fine
Chapter/School: Eta Epsilon (Millikin University)
Pledged: Spring 2007
Offices I've Held: Pledge Class VP of Fundraising, All-Around Nice Guy
Why I Joined APO: One of my good friends kept begging me...for almost 5 years. Also I loved the ideals of what APO is about...I haven't looked back since
Anything Else: I've had one of the shortest active memberships in my chapter's history (I graduate in a few days) but that doesn't mean I'm going to go quietly into the night.

txdiva · #6 05-18-2007, 08:55 PM

^^^Welcome to APO and congratulations on your upcoming graduation!!!

naraht · #7 05-19-2007, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by stllegend83

Anything Else: I've had one of the shortest active memberships in my chapter's history (I graduate in a few days) but that doesn't mean I'm going to go quietly into the night.

Welcome my brother!

I saw one brother with about the same about of time as a brother as an undergrad start a chapter as a graduate student. All of the same opportunities after graduation no matter how long you were active!

Randy

Sister Havana · #8 05-19-2007, 10:00 PM

Welcome!

I was just in Decatur the other weekend.

the_beast · #9 02-24-2004, 11:53 AM

Name: William Merunka aka the beast
Chapter/School: Theta Alpha, Stevens institute of technology
Pledged: Fall 2003
Offices I've Held: Conference Chair
Why I Joined APO: Like doing community service and this organization is full of service, plus it was an awesome way to meet new people.
Anything Else: Sectionals Fall 2004 is going to rock at Theta Alpha

GoldnBlue2004 · #10 02-29-2004, 06:46 PM

Greetings,

Name: Dominic Goodman

School: Johnson C. Smith University

Chapter: Delta Phi

Office: Dean of Pledges

Why I joined APO? I joined APO because of the fact that this was a new organization that came onto my campus and I wanted to learn more about it. Fall 2002 was when I attended the original interest meeting along with a few others. Since then, we have all performed service, displayed leadership, and brought amongst us some of the best friendships that you will ever see. Now, on this day, Sunday, February 29, 2004, we are officially rechartered as the Delta Phi Chp. of Alpha Phi Omega National Service Fraternity, incorporated.

Hyper2 · #11 03-01-2004, 02:07 AM

Hey All,
Its time for me to post on this one, and be seen!!

Name: Sequoyah (#2 Hyper)

School: Johnson C. Smith University- Delta Phi Chapter

Petitioned: Fall 02-Spr 04 "Yeah it took 2 years"

Offices held: Service VP, Assistant to Dean of Pledges, Alumni Coordinator

Why I Joined APO: I was so curious about a Fraternity that had women in it, and I went to the interest meeting that was held on campus. Once I learned of the rich background that the Delta Phi Chapter had and what the organization was about, I was like "I'm down, lets get this thang started!"

Anything else: I just want to say "thank you" to all the chapters that were there for JCSU's Petitioning group through this long process, as well as those (you know who you are) that kept many of us grounded and informed about the Brotherhood!

Virtuous Woman · #12 03-01-2004, 12:47 PM

Pledge Name: Astute
School: New York University

Chapter: Beta Iota (#2 Spring '01)

Currently part of the NYC Metropolitan Alumni Association

Offices held: Pledgetrainer and Vice President of Membership

Why I joined APO? I wanted to join an organization that didn't just talk about service but actually did it. I loved the diversity of APO and the enthusiasm that everyone had about Beta Iota and the organization as a whole.

Anything else: I LOVE Beta Iota!

21questions · #13 03-18-2004, 11:56 PM

Name: Kelly Bazemore

School: Johnson C. Smith University- Delta Phi Chapter

Petitioned: Started in Fall 2002, Finished Spring 2003

Offices held: Officially? VP of Fellowship, Dean of Pledges, President. Officially Ive held down just about everything except the sevice position.

Why I Joined APO: Well originally I was intrigued by the idea of getting community service hours but then as I learned more... I couldnt think of the better position: getting community service hours, helping people because you want to, and having a connection with so many wonderful people

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True18 · #14 03-22-2004, 02:14 AM

Name: Veronica

Chapter/School: Zeta Phi, Howard University

Pledged: Fall 2003

Offices I've Held: VP of Fellowship

Why I Joined APO: Three words: Leadership, Friendship, and Service. I found Alpha Phi Omega to be a unique organizations made up of a diverse group of people who were cool, down-to-earth, approachable, all that good stuff... and I liked it. I haven't met a brother I didn't like.

Anything Else: Can I add that I'm a member of an exceptionally cute chapter?

VertigoUZ · #15 03-23-2004, 10:06 PM

Name: Brandon

Chapter/School: Kappa Upsilon at East Carolina University (Greenville, NC)

Pledged: Spring 2001

Offices held: President, VP Membership, Scouting, Interchapter Representative, who remembers...

Why I pledged: Was looking for a way to give something back to the community I lived in, and build my character through others like myself.

Anything else: I am the little of the moderator of this site, none other than Gerald Logan himself!!! Pirates Rule Brother(s).