A l p h a P h i O m e g aN a t i o n a l S e r v i c e F r a t e r n i t yRegional/National UpdatesSection 35 Conference Feb. 24, 2007: A l p h a P h i O m e g a N a t i o n a l S e r v i c e F r a t e r n i t y Regional/National Updates Section 35 Conference Feb. 24, 2007


Region VIII: Region VIII


Message from Kat Whitfield:: Message from Kat Whitfield: Brothers, I am currently in Kentucky attending my company’s annual conference. This is why I, unfortunately, could not attend this conference. However, my thoughts are definitely with you all this weekend. Congrats on all your successes this past year. I am honored to be serving as your Region Director, and I look forward to even better things this next year! Shawn and Beta Mu put a lot of hard work into planning a great conference for you (thanks guys!). Thanks to everyone for attending. I hope you have a fantastic weekend and safe travels home!


Region VIII Staff: Region VIII Staff Section Chairs Section 26 – Mike Whitfield Section 30 – Chris Meschuk Section 32 – Abigayle Tobia Section 33 – Gisela Sutherland Section 34 – Galen Carter Section 35 – Kevin Flinn Section 49 – John Taylor Program Chairs Glen Kinder – Service andamp; Communications Chair Jenn Churchill – Leadership Development Chair


Current Top Priorities: Current Top Priorities Getting all chapters in good standing Appointing regional staff Further developing regional goals Improving lines of communication Region website (www.apor8.org) has been redesigned and will be updated regularly If you have any ideas, concerns, questions, or need assistance please contact Kat Whitfield at region.8.director@apo.org or (402) 770-4922


Region Conferences: Region Conferences Section 49 Conference March 30-April 1 Lebanon, IL Section 26 Conference October 5-7 Lincoln, NE Section 32/33/34 Conference October 19-21 Tulsa, OK Section 30 – TBA Region VIII January 18-20 Norman, OK


Leadership Development: Leadership Development


APO LEADS SERVE Course: APO LEADS SERVE Course Course covers: Project Management Friendship andamp; Brotherhood Development Meeting Management Delegation Chapter Marketing andamp; Promotion Completion of LAUNCH is a prerequisite for taking SERVE.


2007 SERVE Weekends: 2007 SERVE Weekends Baltimore, Maryland: June 29-July 1 Cleveland, Ohio: June 22-24* Register/get details at www.apo.org *SERVE content training will also be held here.


SERVE Course Cost: SERVE Course Cost Actives (APO Students)/Advisors: $55 Alumni: $75 Cost includes: all Saturday meals, breakfast Sunday, plus hotel (2 nights) APO Life Members save $5


More Information: More Information APO LEADS Presenters are needed: training is required. Contact your Regional LD Chair for more information about APO LEADS. New Chapter programs are in the works.


National Marketing Program: National Marketing Program Studying our Strengths, Setting our Standards, and Sharing our Story. Let’s MARKET !


Marketing Program: Marketing Program Developing a National Marketing Plan (awareness) and a Branding Plan (identity) for APO. Researching internal andamp; external trends. Compiling media coverage catalog and templates for Chapters seeking media hits.


Marketing Program: Marketing Program Creating a National Graphics Standards Guide for use at all Fraternity levels. Providing ‘Tip Sheets for Marketing’ at the Chapter level. Testing high school outreach program.


Finance & Operations: Finance andamp; Operations


New Membership Fees: New Membership Fees New fees effective August 1, 2007. Pledge Fee: $25 Initiation Fee: $35 AAMD: $25


General Liability Insurance: General Liability Insurance Annual insurance fee ($7/per) begins in August, 2007. Will cover all members if the Chapter is in Good Standing. Does Not Cover:  Medical related issues.  Acts violating policies.  Acts resulting out of Negligence.  Illegal Acts.


The 1925 Club: The 1925 Club Recognition Program for students who donate to the APO Annual Fund. APO students making gifts of $19.25 or more will each be recognized in the 1925 CLUB, receive a lapel pin, and be listed in the Fraternity's Annual Report (the summer issue of the Torch and Trefoil). 


Annual Audit Required: Annual Audit Required Don’t forget…every Chapter needs to have the Chapter financial records audited every year. 'The financial records of each Chapter shall be audited annually by an official approved by the institution in which the Chapter is located, and a confirmation of the audit will be sent to the National Office upon request by the National Executive Director.' Alpha Phi Omega National Bylaws Article IX Section 18.


Alpha Phi Omegaof Canada!: Alpha Phi Omega of Canada! A new opportunity and a National Strategic Goal to Establish APO Chapters


Alpha Phi Omega of Canada: Alpha Phi Omega of Canada We need to know of students in Canada who may be interested in Alpha Phi Omega: your friends, family, etc. Send names of interested students to: International.Director@apo.org


Service & Communication: Service andamp; Communication Fully participating in our national service programs is part of what being in a National Service Fraternity is all about…


Spring Youth Service Day: Spring Youth Service Day Theme: 'Service with youth and/or Service Benefiting Youth.' Dates: April 20-22, 2007 (suggested) *Reports Due: May 1, 2007 *Required Report on any youth project done this spring. See project ideas in SYSD handbook on apo.org.


APO Youth Service Grant Program: APO Youth Service Grant Program Grants of $100-$500 for pro-active service benefiting youth. Email: Grant@apo.org 2008 Applications due next winter.


APO National Service Week: APO National Service Week Theme: 'Serving Children with Disabilities.' Dates: November 4-10, 2007 *Reports Due: November 15, 2007 *Required Get full information/goals via handbook on apo.org this spring.


National Service Week Logo Contest: National Service Week Logo Contest Entries should reflect disabilities/helping people w/disabilities (physical andamp; mental). Prize: Life Membership! (or same $ value) Entries due March 1, 2007. Get full details on apo.org or email: NSW.Chair@apo.org


Service Online: Service Online Service Monthly: Service newsletter. Service Database: 1,800+ Projects! Featured Service Projects: w/photos! SVP Spotlight (coming soon!): Could be you! apo.org/show/National_Programs/Service


Alumni Relations & Internal Volunteer Development: Alumni Relations andamp; Internal Volunteer Development You spend the majority of your time as a Brother as an Alumnus…


Slide29: Alumni Relations Committee Writing ‘how-to’ manual for new Alumni Associations Developing materials for chapters planning anniversary events Internal Volunteer Development Committee Planning/running the National Volunteer Conference Working on training for Chapter Advisors


National Volunteer Conference: National Volunteer Conference Dates: Thursday July 26th, 8 PM – Sunday July 29th, Noon Location: Independence, Missouri Hilton Garden Inn Cost: $75 per person (*triple occupancy) * $150 double occupancy/$250 single occupancy Registration: begins 3/5/07 on apo.org


National Volunteer Conference: National Volunteer Conference Recent graduates encouraged to attend. Sessions on a variety of topics. Training for Chapter Advisors. Cost includes lodging and most meals. National committees meet.


www.apo.org: www.apo.org Download documents. Latest updates on national programs. Resources for your Chapter. Calendar of events/important dates.


Appointed National Committee Chairs, Program Directors & Executive Team: Appointed National Committee Chairs, Program Directors andamp; Executive Team


Appointed National Committee Chairs: Appointed National Committee Chairs Historian/Archivist: Bob Barkhurst Archivist@apo.org International Relations: Dave Emery International.Director@apo.org Media andamp; Technology: Michael Leahy MT.Chair@apo.org Scouting andamp; Youth Services: Barb Anderson Youth.Director@apo.org


Program Directors: Program Directors Alumni andamp; Internal Volunteer Development: Jeff Cantor Alumni.Director@apo.org Finance andamp; Operations: Brant Warrick Finance.Director@apo.org Leadership Development: Ed Richter Leadership.Director@apo.org Marketing: Jim Hahn Marketing.Director@apo.org Membership andamp; Extension: John Ottenad Membership.Director@apo.org Service andamp; Communication: Carla Moran Service.Director@apo.org


Executive Team: Executive Team President: Maggie Katz President@apo.org Vice-President: Mark Stratton Vice.President@apo.org *National Executive Director: Bob London Executive.Director@apo.org *Fraternity employee/works at the National Office.


Thank YOU for your Service to Alpha Phi Omega by being at this conference!: Thank YOU for your Service to Alpha Phi Omega by being at this conference!