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APO Introduction

Alpha Phi Omega is a international coed service fraternity. There are over 300
active chapters across the world. APO was founded in 1925 on the principles of
scouting. It is worthy to not only state the purpose of APO, but also the Scout Oath and
Law.

The Purpose of Alpha Phi Omega
"The purpose of this Fraternity shall be to assemble college students in a National
Service Fraternity in the fellowship of principles derived from the Scout Oath and Law of
the Boy Scouts of America; to develop Leadership, to promote Friendship and provide
Service to humanity; and to further the freedom that is our national, educational and
intellectual heritage."

The Scout Oath
"On my honor, I will do my best to do my duty to God and my country and to
obey the Scout Law; to help other people at all times; to keep myself physically strong,
mentally awake, and morally straight.

The Scout Law
"A Scout is: trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient,
cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean and reverent."

Nationally, APO is governed by a biannual convention composed of student
delegates from each chapter. Voting delegates at each convention consider legislation,
elect a volunteer National Board of Directors and set fees and priorities. The National
Office in Independence, Missouri, provides supplies and other resources and coordinates
national education programs, such as leadership development workshops, service
exchanges and national programs.

The fraternity is administered at three levels. First, the fraternity is governed
between conventions by the National Board of Directors. Second, there are ten
geographic regions, each led by a Regional Director who serves a two-year term on the
National Board of Directors. Each is responsible for supporting and promoting activities
within his or her region. Regional conferences are held every two years to provide
interaction between chapters and to promote motivation, idea sharing and leadership
development. The third and smallest breakdown is sections. Each section elects a
Sectional Chair to serve a one-year term and holds a conference once or twice a year.

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