Alpha Phi Omega to celebrate 70th anniversary through volunteering, service projects
April Robertson
Issue date: 4/24/09 Section: News
Alpha Phi Omega will celebrate its 70th anniversary this weekend by combining the volunteer efforts of current and alumni members in various service projects.
APO is a coed fraternity devoted to community service, leadership development, forming friendships and furthering freedom, according to its Web site.
APO alumnus Kevin Alexander said he's looking forward to the weekend of events.
"I haven't seen some of these friends in nearly 10 years," Alexander said.
The Beta Rho chapter of APO was established April 2, 1939, on the UA campus, according to a press release.
The 70th anniversary celebratory banquet will take place in Room 512 of the Arkansas Union, behind the ballroom.
National APO President Maggie Katz and former President Fred Heismeyer will be a part of the anniversary festivities this weekend.
In addition to dinner, entertainment and the anniversary banquet, the two groups of current members and alumni will have a chance to interact through two service projects.
The groups will volunteer at the Race for the Cure in the morning and then create cards for soldiers in the afternoon Saturday, April 25.
These two service events will take up the majority of the day, with Race for the Cure activities spanning from 6 a.m. to noon.
The Cards for Soldiers Service Project will last from 2 to 3 p.m. in the Arkansas Union Connections Lounge.
Race for the Cure activities for APO members will include Bark for the Cure, National Sponsor Liaison and Kids for the Cure.
Members will receive a free meal and free T-shirts.
Friday will be the check-in day for the events, leaving most activities optional.
The evening has been set aside for conversation, with a reunion at Powerhouse Seafood and Grill on University Avenue (near Dickson Street).
After the reunion at Powerhouse, members and alumni will watch a movie at the Malco Razorback Cinema on Joyce Boulevard.
On Saturday, the group will tour campus and search for their names on Senior Walk.
APO is the largest representative undergraduate intercollegiate organization in the United States, according to the organization's Web site.
During pledging, members must complete at least 20 hours of service, 15 of which must be carried out within the fraternity.
APO requires a minimum of 90 percent on all pledge quizzes and 12 in-person interviews by various Beta Rho brothers and big brothers (whether at the UA or another chapter), advisers, inactive members and alumni.
APO is a coed fraternity devoted to community service, leadership development, forming friendships and furthering freedom, according to its Web site.
APO alumnus Kevin Alexander said he's looking forward to the weekend of events.
"I haven't seen some of these friends in nearly 10 years," Alexander said.
The Beta Rho chapter of APO was established April 2, 1939, on the UA campus, according to a press release.
The 70th anniversary celebratory banquet will take place in Room 512 of the Arkansas Union, behind the ballroom.
National APO President Maggie Katz and former President Fred Heismeyer will be a part of the anniversary festivities this weekend.
In addition to dinner, entertainment and the anniversary banquet, the two groups of current members and alumni will have a chance to interact through two service projects.
The groups will volunteer at the Race for the Cure in the morning and then create cards for soldiers in the afternoon Saturday, April 25.
These two service events will take up the majority of the day, with Race for the Cure activities spanning from 6 a.m. to noon.
The Cards for Soldiers Service Project will last from 2 to 3 p.m. in the Arkansas Union Connections Lounge.
Race for the Cure activities for APO members will include Bark for the Cure, National Sponsor Liaison and Kids for the Cure.
Members will receive a free meal and free T-shirts.
Friday will be the check-in day for the events, leaving most activities optional.
The evening has been set aside for conversation, with a reunion at Powerhouse Seafood and Grill on University Avenue (near Dickson Street).
After the reunion at Powerhouse, members and alumni will watch a movie at the Malco Razorback Cinema on Joyce Boulevard.
On Saturday, the group will tour campus and search for their names on Senior Walk.
APO is the largest representative undergraduate intercollegiate organization in the United States, according to the organization's Web site.
During pledging, members must complete at least 20 hours of service, 15 of which must be carried out within the fraternity.
APO requires a minimum of 90 percent on all pledge quizzes and 12 in-person interviews by various Beta Rho brothers and big brothers (whether at the UA or another chapter), advisers, inactive members and alumni.
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