Alpha Phi Omega

[pirate00]

Periodically, I peruse these message boards and I notice few responses from fellow APO Brothers. I know you're here somewhere, so be heard!!

In L,F and S,

-Gerald

[Rain Man]

Here's one right here. And there are several other brothers that frequent this board as well.

RM

[NUPE4LIFE]

I'm right here holding it down in the true spirit of L,F,S. It glad to see another brother on the greekchat boards...Why don't we start communicating more often through our own board? I've been waiting for more brothers to visit this site.

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KAPPA ALPHA PSI FRATERNITY, INC.
SPR 97
XI LAMBDA

[MaMaBuddha]

Alpha Gamma Gamma-Hunter College
fall 98

Sectional is this weekend, i am hosting a step forum.

L, F, S

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MaMaBuddha

Devastating
Stimulating
Tantalizing
_________________________

Imaginer un métro rempli avec les anges tombés...

[DreamCatcher]

Iota Lambda--NC State!!!
Spring 99

D.C.

[pirate00]

Originally posted by Rain Man:
Here's one right here. And there are several other brothers that frequent this board as well.

RM

I'm so glad about that. I fell a song comin' on...
Here's to Alpha Phi Omega
Loyal brothers we,
True to self and to each other
Firm in loyalty.........

You know the rest.

[pirate00]

Originally posted by DreamCatcher:
Iota Lambda--NC State!!!
Spring 99

D.C.

Whaadup Wolfie! This is a Kappa Upsilon brother at East Carolina. Glad to se you represent the Blue and Gold!

[pirate00]

How were we formed? Here's our story:The Story Behind The Founding

By FRANK REED HORTON, Founder Alpha Phi Omega

THIS IS THE STORY behind the creation of Alpha Phi Omega. It is also the story of the beginning of the first Chapter - the ALPHA Chapter - at Lafayette College. It is also the story of the formation of the first national organization of the Fraternity. Above all, it is the story of the dreams of one man for an organization through which men might better the conditions of other men, as well as of themselves. This man is FRANK REED HORTON.

DURING THE FIRST WORLD WAR, I served as an ensign in the United States Navy aboard a minesweeper in the North Sea. Our ship and its partner exploded more than 1,000 magnetic mines. My law school background at Boston University led to my appointment to try court martial cases in our Division. When we reached ports some of the sailors ran wild. Many court martial cases resulted. I saw young boys in their teens getting into trouble.

Because of these experiences, I made a firm resolution within myself that if I returned alive, I would try to do two things and do them with all my power. First, do my best to help young people get the right start in life by holding up before them a "standard of manhood" that would withstand the test of time! Second and just as important, try to help the nations of the world settle their disputes in a more sensible and legal manner than by war.

After the war, I became a student at Lafayette College, Easton, Pennsylvania. One evening, while attending an American Legion banquet during my sophomore year, I sat next to an inspiring man named Herbert G. Horton. We were not related but we became fast friends. He, too, had been a naval officer but was now serving as the local Scout Executive. He helped me to become a Deputy Scout Commissioner. One of the troops needed a leader, so I became a Scoutmaster as well.

Through these experiences, I found that the Scout Oath and Law were what I had been seeking - a standard of manhood that would withstand the test of time and a code of ideals created and accepted by some of the greatest leaders the world has ever known.

The summer of my junior year was spent as an Associate Camp Director at the Easton Scout Reservation. Here I was impressed with the religious tolerance in the hearts of the boys. This I have not found so easily among older people. Scouts of the Catholic, Jewish, and Protestant faiths worked together in everything at camp, and everyone had an opportunity to worship on his Sabbath in his own way.

My Brothers in the Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity house, where I lived, who were outstanding for high ideals and clean living, were all former Scouts. I felt a college organization should be formed that would strengthen men in these ideals, and give them an opportunity for Leadership experience and for Service to others.

As a senior at Lafayette College, I talked to some of the men with a Scouting background and the response was good. These men would join an organization based on the ideals of Scouting. I created the name Alpha Phi Omega, the motto and the Greek words and their meaning and wrote the Ritual. Everett W. Probst designed the pin and drew the Coat-of-Arms. Thane S. Cooley suggested the handclasp. Ellsworth S. Dobson and Gordon M. Looney helped write the Constitution and Bylaws.

Fourteen undergraduates signed as charter Members. Scouting advisors were Dr. Ray O. Wyland and Herbert G. Horton.

The Lafayette College Faculty approved the petition for recognition. On December 16, 1925, I conducted the Ritual Initiation at Brainerd Hall, second floor, and Alpha Phi Omega was born.

My purpose was to make Alpha Phi Omega an organization for college men who cooperated with all youth movements, especially Scouting. I also anticipated that our Service program would expand to help people in need everywhere and to do service on the campus of each Chapter.

As Scouting is worldwide, so should Alpha Phi Omega be worldwide, gradually in the colleges and universities of all the nations. Alpha Phi Omega can help bring about, through the future statesmen of the world, that standard of manhood and international understanding and friendship that will lead to a better, more peaceful world in which to live and in which to make a living and a life.

[MaMaBuddha]

*singing* with Pirate 00

Brothers clasp the hands of Brothers, strong the circle we, Ever mindful ever serving all humanity. Now we raise our grateful voices, in our song to thee. Men of Alpha Phi Omega, may we always be.


Be a leader...be a friend...be of service!

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MaMaBuddha

Devastating
Stimulating
Tantalizing
_________________________

Imaginer un métro rempli avec les anges tombés...

[BrandNubian]

Beta Eta - University of Missouri-Columbia
Fall 2000

MamaBuddha,

Yeah thanx for calling me and threatening to make me sing the toast song girl! I learned it well...

BrandNubian
bka
Baa

[Rain Man]

Originally posted by NUPE4LIFE:
I'm right here holding it down in the true spirit of L,F,S. It glad to see another brother on the greekchat boards...Why don't we start communicating more often through our own board? I've been waiting for more brothers to visit this site.

Yo, frat! If you really want more bruhs to come to this site and post on our own board, I know of a SLEW of bruhs I can get over here, and all it takes is one email (maybe two)

Hit me back
RM

[MaMaBuddha]

Baaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa


*sniffed*

i've missed you so....


i gotta call you, guys!!!

[gamma_girl52]

Just wanted to send sisterly luv all around to my brothers representing in the blue and gold...continue to represent Leadership, Friendship and Service every day! Much sisterly love!

In Service, Friendship and Eqaulity,
Your Sister,
gamma_girl

Gamma Sigma Sigma...I look my best in Maroon and White!!

[BrandNubian]

Originally posted by MaMaBuddha:
Baaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa


*sniffed*

i've missed you so....


i gotta call you, guys!!!

Wassup girl!

We miss you too...what da deal? *hug* Yeah you need to call us..come visit. Something....

[pirate00]

Originally posted by gamma_girl52:
Just wanted to send sisterly luv all around to my brothers representing in the blue and gold...continue to represent Leadership, Friendship and Service every day! Much sisterly love!

In Service, Friendship and Eqaulity,
Your Sister,
gamma_girl

Gamma Sigma Sigma...I look my best in Maroon and White!!

It's always nice to hear from a GSS Sister 'cause they are the best!