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Alpha Eta Pledge Manual

Chi Chapter Pledge Manual

UCLA Spring 2012 - Alpha Eta // Terry Tiu Class

Be a Leader... Be a Friend... Be of Service…

Our Purpose

The purpose of the pledge period of this Fraternity, Alpha Phi Omega, Chi Chapter shall be to: Promote the

three cardinal principles of Leadership, Friendship, and Service; promote brotherhood through service; promote

fellowship in the principles embodied in the Boy Scout Oath and Law; and promote the development of a

personal honor code.

Our Oath

I fully accept the obligation of pledgeship in Alpha Phi Omega. I will endeavor to prove myself worthy of the

confidence imposed in me. With a sincere desire to put service to humanity ahead of selfish aims, I will strive

diligently to so live that I, in due course, will be accepted as a loyal and true Brother in Alpha Phi Omega.

Your Promise

On my honor I swear that I will do my best to complete this period of pledging, to put forth a true and honest

effort and further the principles of Alpha Phi Omega. During my pledge period I will endeavor to fulfill all my

requirements to the best of my abilities, build lasting ties of brotherhood, and give unselfishly in service to all in

need.

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This guide is intended to both: help pledges become familiar with our chapter, and be a source

for our history. For more information about our chapter, talk to any ExComm officer. For more

information about our history, talk to our Historian.

Table of Contents

Introduction

President’s Introduction 3

Namesake’s Welcome 4

Pledge Parents’ Moment 5

Fraternity 6

Chi Chapter Information

Our History 7

A Brief Chi Chapter Timeline 8

Chapter Presidents 10

The Distinguished Service Key 11

Membership Policies 11

LFS Program 12

The Family System 12

Executive Committee Rules 13

Officer Roles 13

Appointed Positions 16

Spring 2012 Executive Committee 17

Chi Pledge Class Information

Pledge Class Requirements 26

Pledge Class Namesakes 29

How to Chair an Event 30

Parliamentary Procedure 31

Pledge Class Officers 31

Appendices

Pledge Heuristics 33

Dictionary 34

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President’s Introduction

Yuna Choi (Omega // Wilfred M. Krenek)

Dear Terry Tiu Class,

First of all, on behalf of Alpha Phi Omega Chi Chapter, I

would like to extend a warm welcome to you as you begin a

new chapter in your college experience. And I hope you are as

excited to begin your pledge term as we are to have you with

us. I am excited for you guys!

I really hope you enjoy pledging because it was one of

my fondest and most cherished memories of all time. I truly

enjoyed every single part of pledging. Even though it was

almost four years ago, I remember most of it very vividly. I

have no regrets about joining this fraternity and I hope the same

thing goes for you. Sometimes, being at UCLA made me feel

lost and small but by joining APO, I found myself through

developing leadership skill, fostering good brotherhood, and

promoting service to our fellow men.

“The very essence of leadership is that you have to have

a vision.” Clearly you have a vision enough to join this

fraternity to make a difference in your life. That was a good

first step and now all you have to do is take a leap of faith in

this fraternity and make the most out of your time to make your

vision come true.

“Family means no one gets left behind or forgotten.”

And togetherness is what brings us together. So while pledging,

have each other backs, always look for opportunities to be good

brothers to each other. We are here for each other and maybe one day, you guys can feel comfortable

enough with each other that you feel like a real family. I hope you learn the true meaning of friendship

through APO. We want you to feel like you belong here.

“The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.” Always remember

that we are living in the world with other people and that is what Alpha Phi Omega is about: helping

others. I truly hope that you learn what it means to be of service to others through pledging.

I hope by the end of your pledging term, you will learn by heart what it means to be a leader, a

friend, and of service. Once again, good luck pledging and hope this is the right choice for all of you.

In Leadership, Friendship, and Service

Yuna Choi

“Don't go around saying the world owes you a living. The world owes you nothing. It was here first.”

Mark Twain

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Namesake’s Welcome

Terry Tiu (Upsilon // Kate Farrell Westlake)

Hello Alpha Eta Pledge Class!

My name is Terry Tiu and I am the namesake for the Spring

2012 term! It is an honor for me to be your namesake and I

hope that I will live up to not only your expectations but to

all Alpha Phi Omega brothers past and present. Anyways, I

have been a part of APO for almost 6 years and no matter

what service I’ve been to or who I’ve met in the fraternity,

I’ve always learned something from it and I consider APO as

my extended family.

With that said, I want to congratulate you all in taking your

first step with Alpha Phi Omega and now is your time to

grow and give back to the community because what they say

is true; that one person can really make a difference in other

people’s lives.

There will be times when things get tough or you’re stressed

out or you want to get away from it all, but just remember

that every single person in APO will be there for you and

will help you get through it all. The people that I’ve been

active with I still see regularly to this day and I know I can

count on them for anything.

With APO I’ve been fortunate enough to be an advisor in

two chapters, to share a cabin with people in Big Bear or a

hotel room in Las Vegas, go to the shooting range with

brothers, and even rent an apartment with brothers in NYC

for a year where we stayed out to karaoke until dawn. I even

know people that have traveled to the Caribbean and Taiwan

together!

It is a privilege for us to be at UCLA and in Alpha Phi Omega and it has been a long lasting and

positive experience for many of us. I’m glad that you have decided to take part in something new and

exciting and I hope we can share the experience with you!

In Leadership, Friendship, and Service,

Terry Tiu

Upsilon Class, ’06

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Pledge Parent’s Welcome

Jennifer Lam (Alpha Delta // James L. Chandler)

Victor Louie (Alpha Epsilon // Melinda Ly)

Dear Kids!

Welcome to Alpha Phi Omega! As part of the Terry Tiu

class, we have high expectations of you. We are happy to

have you pledge for this fraternity while we are pledge

parents. We hope you will be able to follow some of our

goals for you and show that you are able to exemplify the

cardinal principles, Leadership, Friendship and Service.

It is an honor to be able to guide you through your journey

into Alpha Phi Omega as your pledge parents. We would

also like you to know that our guidance will not just stop

there. If you ever have problems in real life, feel free to

come to us. Although it may not seem it, we both actually

have a lot of experience in life. Want to hang out? We’ll

be there. Want to swipe us? We’ll be there. Want to talk?

We’ll be there. Need some help? We’ll be there. There’s

never a time that we won’t want to help you. Just extend

your arm and we’ll extend ours. We will be there to hold

your hand through the darkness if you shall ever

encounter any.

We want you work with philanthropy this term. The feeling of helping others is very special and it makes you

happy. As indescribable as it is, seeing your efforts bring a smile to the face of another is one way you can find

your own happiness. The lovely Service Vice Presidents this term have decided our theme will be Serving the

Youth. Try to integrate that in the services you do, as the children are the future. Use your hands to help mold

the children of tomorrow into leaders themselves. Use the principles you have learned and share it with the

world.

Don’t be afraid to grow up. We will always be there, but also feel free to take the initiative. What you gain is

very dependent on what you put in. As a 24 person class, we hope you will all bond well with each other as a

family. Show us that you will become great actives!

In Leadership, Friendship and Service,

Your PDaddy and PMommy,

Victor Louie and Jennifer Lam

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Fraternity1

Definition

Someone once said, “Words don’t have meaning; people have meaning.” Essentially,

meaning is contained within the heart of each and every person. It is not simply a matter of

seeing or hearing something. Meaning relates to how individuals react and what they value dear

to them.

This concept applies to Alpha Phi Omega. When we sing the Toast Song at the end

of meetings and projects, it’s not just to sway back and forth and sing. We don’t wear our pins

simply to avoid participation in a pin check. These are traditions in our fraternity which link us

to the time of our founders. They remind us of why this fraternity was founded. Furthermore,

the Toast Song and our service and pledge pins symbolize membership pride in Alpha Phi

Omega. They are to be appreciated, rather than feared. In addition, “brotherhood” involves

more than mere membership. When you call someone “brother,” you are conveying to that

person dedication to the chapter, gratitude, common interests, and friendship.

Along similar lines, sign-ups are not created to fill a quota of individuals or to keep

members occupied. Those who pass these sign-ups around are reaching out to you. They are

requesting your help to help others. By participating in socials, you get to know the brothers

around you better, and you contribute to chapter unity. By working at projects, you are

providing service to the campus, the community, the chapter, and the nation. Chairs aren’t

requesting your attendance; they’re requesting you.

Thus, meaning transcends the boundaries of articles, speeches, and even actions. It

entails attitude, feelings, and spirit. It binds us together in this fraternity and gives us direction.

1 Is Alpha Phi Omega the largest national service club? For a hint, read the word to which this subscript is attached. Do not get this wrong!!!

2 A piece from the 1988 “Gamma Gamma Update”, author unknown

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Our History

The twenty-second chapter of Alpha Phi Omega, Chi Chapter, was founded in November

13, 1931, in a small ceremony, with Dr. H. Roe Bartle, the Supreme Grand Master1 of Alpha

Phi Omega, in attendance. Robert Hall Lamott, a sophomore majoring in Psychology, served as

president of a founding class composed of seventeen members. They were Edmund Carmody,

Malcolm Donohoo, Donald Dotson, Jay Dresser, Henry Hare, Palen Keith, Richard Killen,

Robert Lamott, Philip Lukei, John Luebsen, Joseph Maguire, Frank Ohly, Lloyd Pack, Jack

Requarth, Edward Saxton, Charles Skutt, and Leonard Stone. One of our advisors was the

president of the school, Ernest Moore.

During the first few turbulent years, many of the chapter records were lost. Most

pre-WWII records of Chi are unavailable. Because of WWII, many chapters of Alpha Phi

Omega became inactive. However, after the war, many members tried to re-charter lost chapters

and continue to serve the community. The following is a partial history of Chi.

In the 1970s, times were changing in the nation and in Alpha Phi Omega. In 1976,

women were officially allowed into the Fraternity when our National Bylaws were amended at

the National Convention in Atlanta, Georgia. Previous to this time, females had been sneaking

into Alpha Phi Omega in many chapters, including Chi, by using their first initial and last name

on applications for membership2.

In 1978, the Chapter was deactivated. Legend has it that the only members left at

UCLA in 1977-1978 were a couple uninterested in recruiting more members. When they

graduated, the Chapter went with them.

In 1993, Kappa Chapter brother Dave O’Leary began sponsoring the rechartering

of Chi Chapter. By 1996, Francis Alcantara’s efforts for UCLA students to continue their

dedication to serving others led to the official formation of a petitioning group for Chi Chapter.

As a petitioning group, Chi attended the 1996 National Convention in Phoenix, Arizona.

RECHARTERING CLASS: Heather Banh, Greg Barnes, May Chan, Ken Chang, David Chen,

John Chen, Maggie Chen, Christina Chiang, Terence Hayter, Emi Hosaka, Joanne Huang,

Truong Huynh, Stacie Ishida, Gordon Kwan, Carolyn Kwok, Rose Lee, Christine Niho,

Hoang-Thi Pham, Diana Rivera, Porndej Rushatakankovit, Sirintorn Rushatakankovit, Jennifer

Ryu, Helen Wang, Stephen Wong, Jennifer Yamamoto, Clarissa Yu

1 The title of National President was actually Supreme Grand Master until 1934

2 Pretty sneaky, huh?

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Brief Chi Chapter Timeline

1931 Chi Chapter founded November 13, Robert Hall Lamott as president, 17 members in founding class

1937 C.J. Carlson pledges May 16

1941 Alden G. Barber1 pledges March 23

1946 Fall H. Roe Bartle Pledge Class; C.J. Carlson serves on National Board of Directors

1947 Fall J. Edgar Hoover Pledge Class

1948 Fall The Memorial Pledge Class

1949 Fall Dr. James E. West Pledge Class

1950 Fall Founders Pledge Class

1951 Fall Dr. Ray O. Wyland Pledge Class

1952 Fall Dean Arno Nowotny Pledge Class

1953 Fall James Stanley Leedom Pledge Class

1954 Fall Daniel Den Uyl Pledge Class

1955 Fall President Dwight D. Eisenhower Pledge Class

1956 Fall Carlos P. Romulo Pledge Class; C. J. Carlson receives National Distinguished Service Award

1957 Fall Lord Robert Baden-Powell Pledge Class

1958 Fall Dr. Albert Schweitzer Pledge Class

1959 Fall Dr. Albert Schuck Pledge Class; Earle M. Herbert2, Chi’s most famous member, pledges

1960 Fall Joseph A. Brunton, Jr. Pledge Class; Earle M. Herbert receives Chapter DSK

1961 Fall President John F. Kennedy Pledge Class

1962 Fall H. Roe Bartle Pledge Class

1963 Fall Dean Arno Nowotny Pledge Class

1964 Fall Herbert G. Horton Pledge Class

1965 Fall Dr. Lester R. Steig Pledge Class

1966 Fall Frank Reed Horton Pledge Class

1967 Fall James A. Lovell, Jr. Pledge Class; Earle M. Herbert serves as delegate for Constitutional

Convention

1968 Fall Tom T. Galt Pledge Class; Earle M. Herbert becomes first Regional Representative for Region X (1968-

1980)

1969 Fall E. Ross Forman Pledge Class

1970 Fall Sidney B. North Pledge Class

1971 Fall Dr. Glen T. Nygreen Pledge Class

1972 Fall Aubrey B. Hamilton Pledge Class

1973 Fall J. Frank McMullen Pledge Class

1974 Fall H. Roe Bartle Memorial Pledge Class; Alden G. Barber receives National Distinguished Service

Award; Earle M. Herbert becomes National Publications Chair (1974-1978)

1975 Fall Joseph Scanlon Pledge Class

1976 Fall Lucius E. Young Pledge Class; Women officially allowed into Alpha Phi Omega

1977 Fall Life Member Pledge Class

1978 Fall Dean Lewis N. Jones Pledge Class; Earle M. Herbert receive National Distinguished Service Award; Chi

Chapter is deactivated

1980 Fall M. R. Disborough Pledge Class; National Convention takes place in Los Angeles (Dec. 27-30);

Earle M. Herbert serves as National Convention Coordinator; Earle M. Herbert becomes National

Vice President (1980-1982)

1982 Earle M. Herbert serves as Special Committee of Fraternity Standards Chair; Earle M. Herbert becomes

National President (1982-1986) elected by acclamation both times; Earle M. Herbert receives

Region X DSK.

1 Alden G. Barber later became Boy Scout Chief Scout Executive

2 Earle M. Herbert was also a cubmaster and scoutmaster

Phrat Phax:

Each year the Chapparal Alumni Association holds a scholarship contest for $500 prizes in

Earle M. Herbert’s name.

There is a recognition called the Earle M. Herbert National Friendship Award, given to the

chapter with the best overall membership program.

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1986 Earle M. Herbert serves as International Concerns Committee Chair

1987 Earle M. Herbert serves as Long Range Planning Committee Chair

1988 Earle M. Herbert receives National Alumni DSK

1993 Fall Earle M. Herbert gets his own National Pledge Class, the Earle M. Herbert Pledge Class; Kappa brother

Dave O’Leary sponsors Chi rechartering (1993-1996)

1994 Earle M. Herbert passes away April 15

1996 Francis Alcantara begins Chi petitioning group Fall Thomas H. Kean Pledge Class, rechartering class; Chi

sends 13 people to Nationals in Phoenix, Arizona

1997 Chi rechartered; Activation ceremony February 1, Gamma Gamma and Alpha Delta Theta attend

rechartering ceremonies for Chi Chapter at UCLA then advised by Gamma Gamma alumni Kanta Sircar and

Christine Chan, 27 men and women of all nationalities at UCLA become part of the founding class,

rechartering picture is printed in Torch and Trefoil; Ken Chang, former Gamma Gamma active, becomes

first Pledgemaster for newly rechartered UCLA chapter for the Alpha Pledge Class Spring Alpha Pledge

Class; 26 activated; Chi hosts Spring Sectionals; 7 members form a group called the “Hootchies”, composed of

Diana Rivera, Kimberly Fitzpatrick, Emi Hosaka, Maggie Chen, Debbie Yeh, Brenda Banuelos, and “pimp”

Greg Barnes, Linnea Adler joins them when she pledges in the Fall

1997 Fall Fr. William T. Cunningham Pledge Class, beta class; 19 activated; Chi attends Regionals in Berkeley,

winning the “Man-Mile” award by bringing 50 members, after stripping the shirts off of some of the guys at

the banquet dance, briefly becomes known as Hoo Chi Chapter. One Gamma Gamma active, Harry Hwang,

thus acquires the nickname of “Hoochi” Harry by being stripped; Greg Barnes wins “Chubby Bunny” contest.

1998 Spring Gamma Pledge Class; 39 activated; Chi helps recharter Rho Gamma (CSU-LA)

1998 Fall Joseph F. Kuchta Pledge Class, delta class; 21 activated; Linnea Adler and Terence Hayter attend Nationals in

Minneapolis, Minnesota as voting delegates, this is the last Nationals that Chi chapter has attended.

1999 Spring Epsilon Pledge Class; 23 activated; Epsilonís Pledge Project, helping clean up a Boy Scout camp in Lake

Arrowhead, is mentioned with a picture and caption in the Torch and Trefoil; past Chi advisor Christine

Chan becomes a Pledge Class Namesake for Gamma Gamma

1999 Fall Stan Carpenter Pledge Class, zeta class; 19 activated; Chi hosts Fall Sectionals

2000 Spring Eta Pledge Class; 27 activated; Linnea Adler receives Earle M. Herbert Scholarship

2000 Fall Robert C. Barkhurst Pledge Class, theta class; 8 activated; Banquet at Crowne Plaza Hotel $30 a person

2001 Spring Iota Pledge Class; 16 activated; Alicia Louie receives John Mack Scholarship Award

2001 Summer Chi sends 6 Actives, Becky Gong, Tim Huang, Nam Hoang, Rich Jhong, Alicia Louie, and Jason Wong,

to Chapter Planning Workshop in San Jose

2001 Fall Robert J. Hilliard Pledge Class, Kappa Class; 43 initiate; Chi Pledge Handbook begun by Paul Choung

2002 Spring Lambda Pledge Class; 53 initiate, 46 activated; Online signups begun by Paul Choung (Mr. Amazing)

2002 Fall George Dacy Pledge Class, Mu Class; 52 initiate, 47 activated.

2003 Spring Neil Dutta Pledge Class, 48 pledges; CPPC renamed to Chapter Program Retreat (CPR); Chi sends

Pledge Parents renamed to Pledgemasters (“Mommies”); multi-Family System implemented; Pledge

Trainers implemented; Alpha Phi Omega is selected as one of the “Thousand Points of Light” by

President Bush.

2003 Fall Ray Hancock Pledge Class, 31 Activated.

2004 Spring Linnea Lieberman Pledge Class, 29 Activated.

2004 Fall Togo West Pledge Class, 17 Activated.

2005 Spring Frances Hu Pledge Class, RHO CLASS!! 18 Activated

2005 Fall Gerald A. Schroeder Pledge Class, SIGMA LOVE!!! 19 Activated

2006 Spring Paul J. Choung Pledge Class, TAU ON TOP!! 36 Activated

2006 Fall Kate Farrell Westlake Class, Upsilon Class! 20 Activated

2007 Spring Frank Lee Pledge Class, PHI CLASS!!!! 25 Activated

2007 Fall John C. Jadel Class, Chi Class 56 Activated

2008 Spring Bonnie Chen Class, PSI CLASS!!!! 56 Activated

2008 Fall Wilfred M. Krenek, OMEGA CLASS!!! 40 Activated

2009 Spring Betty Tran, ALPHA ALPHA CLASS!!! 29 Activated

2009 Fall Jack A. McKenzie Class, Alpha Beta Class, 22 Activated

2010 Spring Bryan Lam Class, Alpha Gamma, 19 Activated

2010 Fall James L. Chandler Class, Alpha Delta, 20 Activated

2011 Spring Melinda Ly Class, Alpha Epsilon, 24 Activated

2011 Fall Charles P. Zlatkovich Class, Alpha Zeta, 18 Activated

2012 Spring Terry Tiu Class, Alpha Eta!!! ?????????????? :D

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Chapter Presidents

1996 Fall Gregory Barnes1

1997 Spring John Chen

1997 Fall Terence Hayter

1998 Spring Diana Rivera

1998 Fall Christina Cheng2

1999 Spring Oliver Chin

1999 Fall Diana Pao

2000 Spring Shirley Wei

2000 Fall Sang Le

2001 Spring Alicia Louie

2001 Fall Sharon Phosaly

2002 Spring Tiffany Lin

2002 Fall Rich Jhong

2003 Spring Daniel King

2003 Fall Frances Hu

2004 Spring Joshua Krol

2004 Fall Cynthia Lee

2005 Spring Paul Lillig

2005 Fall Alfonso Duenas

2006 Spring Bonnie Chen

2006 Fall Christine Patel

2007 Spring Melinda Ly

2007 Fall Betty Tran

2008 Spring Betty Tran

2008 Fall Christopher Wong

2009 Spring Lynette Chea

2009 Fall Alexis Fischer

2010 Spring Cindy Chang

2010 Fall Kevin Lee

2011 Spring Willis Chan

2011 Fall Yuna Choi

2012 Spring Yuna Choi

According to our Chapter Constitution, the President is the head of the Executive

Committee. Chi elects a President who serves during 15 weeks of the school year.

This period covers the pledging term. The office officially begins at the Officer

Installation Ceremony, traditionally held at Banquet. The position continues until

the next President is installed. Currently, the election is held during the last Chapter

Meeting of that school quarter. Only Actives in Good Standing may vote or run for

office. In the event of a vacancy on the Executive Committee, a special election is

held to fill the vacant office. Until the office is filled, the President may appoint a

temporary officer. If the office of the President is vacant, the next highest offices

fill the vacancy until the special election. Above is a partial list of past Chi Chapter

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1 Rechartering President

2 The original President-elect failed to complete Active Requirements. MVP Christina Cheng became interim president, and was officially elected later.

Phrat Phax:

If the President puts the President’s Gavel down somewhere

(that is not on or in their personal property), an Active or

Pledge can “steal” it and cause the President to satisfy one

wish (within reason - Chapter may approve) to recover it.

Another chapter item that is stealable is the Pledge Parents’

Paddle. Keep track of our own Chapter property, because if

another chapter steals our stuff, then we gotta do something

to get it back.

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The Distinguished Service Key

The award of Membership is the highest honor our Chapter can bestow upon individuals. However, the

Chapter Distinguished Service Key (DSK) is the highest honor which a Chapter can award to someone already

a Member. There are no set requirements for the DSK other than the approval of 3/4 of the Active Members.

They should be Members who have made a lasting contribution to the Chapter. Neither longevity nor being an

officer is enough, although both help. There is no requirement for the number of DSKs to be awarded per term.

Generally, the chapter president calls for nominations for DSK at the latter meetings of the term. These

nominations are written and given to the president. There is a general discussion of the candidate with the

nominee absent from the room at the next chapter meeting. The nominee is never to be made aware that they

have been nominated unless and until they receive the award. They are traditionally awarded at Banquet.

Earle M. Herbert pledged Chi Chapter in 1959. He received the Chapter Distinguished Service Award

in the fall of 1960. He went on to receive the National Distinguished Service Award in 1978, the Regional

Distinguished Service Key in 1982, and the Distinguished Alumnus Key in 1988. He served as the first Region

X Director from 1968-1980. He was elected by acclamation as the National President in 1982 and 1984. During

his terms the Fraternity saw improved communication with all chapters and a greatly enlarged leadership

development program. The international aspects of Alpha Phi Omega were highlighted during his second term.

Brother Herbert passed away April 15, 1994.

Mary Trinh pledged Chi Chapter during Eta Class. During her time as an Active, she exemplified the

fraternity’s highest ideals. She served two terms on ExComm and was one of the fraternity’s first family heads

for the multi-family system (Iron Chefs) during Spring 2003. She received the Chapter Distinguished Service

Award in the Spring of 2003.

Membership Policies

We take great pride in being a chapter of Alpha Phi Omega. In our chapter we strive to promote

brotherhood and the three cardinal principles of our fraternity. In order to do this, we have strict rules governing

membership in our chapter.

By completing all pledge requirements, a pledge becomes eligible for consideration to become active

members of our chapter. The chapter then determines if the pledge has shown themself to be worthy of active

membership by demonstrating leadership, friendship, and service in their everyday life. If the pledge is

approved, then this honor is bestowed upon them at the subsequent activation ceremony, during which our oaths

of dedication are sworn.

The first term of active membership into the chapter is considered a probationary term. During this term

the new active MUST fulfill all normal active requirements. (These requirements are voted upon by the chapter

and approved at the first chapter meeting of the term. They typically contain requirements in the areas of

leadership, friendship and service.) If a new active does not fulfill these requirements, that active is subject to

deactivation by the chapter.

If an active (after the probationary term) fails to fulfill active requirements during the term, the active is

assigned Bad Standing for the next term. Members without Active status are not eligible to run for office, vote,

or make motions. If an active (after the probationary term) feels that they will be unable to complete their

membership requirements during a given term, that active is given the option of becoming an associate member.

Associates do not have to complete any active requirements, except for paying dues (after notifying the

Membership VP). Associate members have all the privileges of Active members except for voting and holding

office. A member may be suspended or expelled from the chapter for just cause and due deliberation, by a two-

thirds majority of the Active members.

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Leadership Program

Leadership is a very important part of Alpha Phi Omega. Most people erroneously

believe that the only way to be a leader in our Fraternity is to hold an elected position.

However, Leadership comes in many forms. It is possible to lead by example, simply by

attending a large number of events and conducting yourself in a proper manner. You can take

part in the various leadership building workshops that we offer. You can be a leader by joining

a committee and taking part in the decision making of the chapter. It is the leadership of all the

non-officers in the chapter that keep the chapter alive and strong.

Fellowship Program

Chi also has a diverse fellowship program. By bonding through various social activities,

we can relax from the stress of schoolwork while building a stronger chapter. In the recent

quarters, we have done at least one fellowship event every week. Most common fellowships

consist of eating together or working out together. If you want to see a particular event, offer to

chair it. We’re always up for having some more fun.

Service Program

Chi prides itself on helping the community. Most weeks, there are three or four service

projects. We endeavor to have a wide range of service projects, so that each member can find

projects which s/he wants to participate in. Some of our past projects have been: convalescent

home visits, a literacy fair, a career fair, school beautification, reading to kids, feeding

homeless, campus graffiti clean-up, marathons, tree planting, pulling weeds from parks where

they endanger the indigenous plants, and helping at benefit dances. We have worked with many

organizations, making contacts throughout the community. If there are any projects that you

would like to see, just let our Service VPs know. And you are always welcome to help

coordinate new projects.

The Family System

Pledging a fraternity the size of Alpha Phi Omega can be very intimidating, with its many

active members and large pledge classes. There will be confusing moments as well as questions

which arise during pledging. Familiar faces and confidantes can rally help during this period.

To help ease the pledging process and introduce you to many aspects of the chapter, you are

placed within a large family and given a big sib.

You are assigned to one big or two big sibs. Furthermore your pledge class will be

broken up into three “families” headed by Family Heads and you will complete missions with

these families. Your big sibs fam heads are your guides and confidantes, helping you through

the pledging experience, as well as answering your questions and sharing with you their

experiences.

Remember, they are here to help you because they want to, not because they have to.

They have many commitments, just as you do. They big sib because they appreciate the time

you are taking to pledge and contribute to this Fraternity. Make sure to thank them in kind. :D

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Executive Committee Rules

Our chapter Executive Committee (ExComm) consists of all elected officers, the

President, Service VP, Membership VP, Fellowship VP, Pledge Parent, Administrative VP,

Finance VP, Historian, Sergeant-at-Arms, Interchapter Chair, and the Chairman of the Advisory

Committee (our advisors). The current President is the chair of the Executive Committee. The

ExComm generally meets at least once between chapter meetings and all active brothers and

pledges are encouraged to attend.

Nominations for the next term’s offices are currently held during the eighth and ninth

week and elections generally held the tenth week. Only Actives in Good Standing may be

nominated, and only Actives in Good Standing may vote. In the event that an officer cannot

fulfill the duties of office, the officer may be impeached by a 3/4 majority or may resign.

No member may hold 2 elected offices simultaneously or serve in the same ExComm

position for more than two complete and consecutive terms. Each ExComm officer may have

appointed officers.

Committees & Meetings

We have chapter meetings every week. Here, we take care of announcements and

business which a committee or an individual has brought before the chapter. However, since we

are so large, most things are usually discussed in a committee meeting before they come to the

floor of a chapter meeting. Committees are a good way of involving more people and keeping

the officers from becoming overburdened. Anyone is welcome to serve on any of these

committees, with the exception of the Advisory Committee, the Executive Committees, and the

Pledge Committee. All members (pledges and actives) are encouraged to attend ExComm

meetings. Actives are encouraged to attend the Pledge Committee Meetings. Other committees

can be appointed as the need arises. You should feel free to serve on any of these committees.

Don’t worry about what (if any) background and experience you have.

Officer Roles

ALL OFFICES:

 Attend ExComm meetings

 Explain duties to incoming officers

 Help pledge-counterpart to their office

 Keep materials in organized and understandable order

PRESIDENT

 Is the official head of the Chapter and leads ExComm meetings.

 Makes sure other ExComm members are doing their jobs.

 Appoints offices if vacant until a time when an election can be held.

 Brings gavel to meetings and large events

 Promote leadership within the chapter.

SERVICE VP

 Creates and heads service committee

 Decides on projects, contacts organizations, and finds chairs

 Creates enough service projects so as to ensure fulfillment of requirements

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MEMBERSHIP VP

 Also known as the “Active Parents” of the Fraternity

 Creates Head and Membership Committees

Coordinates Heads of Family System

 Evaluating applications and selecting Family Heads

 Organize Families (Re-sort actives every quarter)

 Work closely with Family Heads to create Family Events and Competitions

 Creates and maintains active & pledge roster

 Creates and heads birthday committee

 Designs projects and activities to increase involvement, retention, diversity, and recruitment of members

 Decides upon active requirements with the approval of the fraternity

 In charge of Active Forum, Quorum

 In charge of providing LFS & EMH Awards, Stoles for Seniors, and Senior Speeches at Banquet

 Keeps track of all active and pledge requirements

 Having all chapter initiation, activation, and report form paperwork

FELLOWSHIP VP

 Creates and heads fellowship committee

 Decides on and creates fellowship projects, and finds chairs for these projects

 In charge of all aspects of banquet, including:

 Advising the pledge fellowship committee as to what their roles are:

 Deciding on location and time of banquet

 Picking food

 Picking DJ

 Making programs and flower-grams

 Determining price of tickets, and advertising these prices

PLEDGE MASTERS

 Organizes, heads, and leads rush week including:

 Creating a rush committee.

 Deciding on times and locations of events.

 Being in charge of flyers, sandwich board, banners, brooms, all rush materials.

 Keeping record of all prospective.

 Making sure there are two people tabling at ALL times, 7 am to 2 pm

 Create and run pledge program including

 Making pledge requirements

 Recruiting and organizing pledge trainers

 Running pledge meetings

 Attending plexcomm meetings

 Coordination of pledge project

 Making and administering pledge test

 Running initiation and activation ceremonies

 Determining winner of “brightest bulb” award and making sure the previous winner makes an award for current

winner.

 In charge of big sib program

 Creates and maintains pledge roster.

 Tries to increase interaction between pledges and actives

ADMINISTRATIVE VP

 Checks mail in office at 105 Kerckhoff Hall

 Checks e-mail, and forwards or replies to e-mails as necessary

 Creates and copies weekly agenda

 Takes minutes of ExComm and chapter meetings

 Takes attendance at general meetings

 Head of list-serv

 Webmaster for chapter webpage at www.apo-x.org including:

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 Creating and heading web committee

 Posting weekly agenda

 Helping membership VP post and record requirements

 Making sure web page is current and informative

FINANCE VP

 In charge of all financial records of the chapter

 Creates and heads fundraising committee

 Creates and finds chairs for fundraising projects

 Takes and keeps record of all money for chapter, including:

 Active, associate, and pledge dues

 Banquet tickets

 “Grams” of any type

 Sectional, regional, or national conference fees

 Prepares a budget statement at the end of the term, explains all aspects of the job to the next finance VP, and

ensures that the new VP has their name added to the bank account

 Gives out reimbursements, but only if member has a receipt for the purchase and the purchase was previously

approved by the president and/or finance VP

HISTORIAN

 Creates and heads historian committee

 Creates Rush Slideshow

 Creates Chapter Pledge Manual

 In charge of “Brother of the Week” awards

 Takes pictures, or designates a member to take pictures, at all events

 In charge of Chapter Wikipedia

 Creates scrapbook

 Creates slide show for banquet

 Is in charge of storing and preserving for future classes of the chapter:

 Charter

 All scrapbooks

 All photo CDs

SERGEANT -AT-ARMS

 Keeps order at all meetings

 Keeps track of active and pledge pins, informs the chapter when new pins need to be ordered, and makes sure pins

are at all Initiation and Activation ceremonies

 Collects fines from actives not wearing their pins

 Runs, with the help of advisors, all elections

 Uses the SAA squirt gun to keep control, as necessary

INTERCHAPTER CHAIR

 Keeps and maintains list of contacts for all chapters in our section, including interest groups, as well as section

staff

 Creates and coordinates interchapter projects such as the interchapter talent show or interchapter picnic in HB

 Encourages interchapter relations

 Acts as chair for sectionals, regionals, and nationals

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Appointed Officers

According to our chapter by-laws (which are available upon request from the parliamentarian), an Executive

Committee officer can appoint additional officers to fulfill tasks deemed necessary by the chapter membership or officers.

Many of our chapter’s day to day activities are carried out in committees chaired by appointed officers. The following is

an abbreviated list of possible positions. If you want to be involved, just ask!

President’s Committee

Parliamentarians

Conference Chairs

Constitutional Review

Service Committee

New Projects

On-going Projects

National Service Week

Service Thermometer

Membership Committee

Family Heads

Birthday Crew

Fam Comp Committee

Family Olympics

Fellowship Committee

Dance Chairs

Banquet Chairs

IM Sports

Event Coordinator

Pledge Committee

External VP of Operations

Internal VP of Operations

Historian

Big/Lil Coordinator

PAC

Pledge groups

Administrative Committee

Webpage

Roster

Newsletter

Publicity

Finance Committee

Fundraising

SAA Committee

Enforcement

Attendance

Historian Committee

Photo Crew

Slideshow

Scrapbook

BOTW

Interchapter Committee

Sectional

Regional

National

Alumni Advisor Committee

Policy

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Spring 2012 Executive Committee

Chapter President Yuna Choi (Omega // Wilfred M. Krenek)

Hola everyone! This is Yuna it’s like Tuna with a Y! And I have

lots of nicknames I’m sure you’ve heard of some already HAHA.

And now let me tell you little bit about myself. I am originally

from Korea, but I am currently living in Irvine. I go back at least

once a month or so. If you happen to be in Irvine, then text me ;) I

am interested in many different things such as skiing, musical

instruments, photography, gaming, skateboarding, and many more.

As of now, I am taking drum lessons but I’m still not good ‘cause I

never practice lol. I love winter sports and SNOW! I love eating

and drinking also lol. A few of my favorite things to eat are sushi,

steak, tacos, KBBQ, and eggs. Btw, I like dorm foods ;) hint hint!

For interviews! AHAHAHA I can’t cook so I eat ramen or bowl

noodle and microwavable dinner almost every day. If you are

hungry in the middle of the night or craving ramen just give me a

call ;) I also like watching television and some of my favorite

shows are: The West Wing, Monk, Lie to Me, CSI, Modern

Family, How I Met Your Mother and recently, Big Bang Theory.

My favorite character from HIMYM is Barney and I wanna be like

him! SUIT UP! AWESOME BRO! CHALLENGE ACCEPTED!

AHAHAHAH

Moving onto APhiO facts about me, I pledged Omega term; GO

OMEGA CLASS! I was drawn to APhiO because I was looking

for an organization that offered service opportunities. I really

enjoyed my pledging term and all the awesome people that I met. I

keep coming back to APhiO term after term because of all the

services that I can do and I really believe in the leadership that it

helps build. And of course all the friends I made already and new people I can meet make APhiO even more

interesting. I served as SAA two terms and if anyone asks, I was the one that started ABEA (America’s Best

Evaluation Awards). Sometimes, I still feel like I am a SAA checking pins and telling people to be quiet. Last

year, I was the Pledge Parent for AD AWESOME DINOS!! It was definitely an unforgettable term and I am so

proud of all of my 20 kiddos :D They da best! I love them but don’t tell them that! And then, I was a

Membership VP with Joey for AE term. And just last term, I was president, and here I am again, still flying

solo, screaming “AWESOME”, and pulling one man show… Happy to be your president ;)

Well, that is enough about me; if you wanna know more about me, call me up or text me! Good luck pledging to

all of you :D

iLFS,

Yuna Choi

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Administrative Vice Presidents

Jessica Chen (Alpha Gamma // Bryan Lam)

Hello Alpha Eta class! I'm Jessica Chen, and am

happy to be serving as your Admin VP this term! If you

have any questions or concerns about the website or

meeting alumni, feel free to talk to me about it.

A little about myself: I was born and raised in

Sacramento, am now a third-year biochemistry major

here, and hope to be a pharmacist in the future! I

pledged with Alpha Gamma class so I've been with

APhiO for quite a while now~ I also love good food,

cute animals, and did I mention red-bean ice-cream

mochi? Occasionally, I'll be watching Korean dramas

when I'm not busy with school, volunteering, and

APhiO. Anyway, I am really excited to meet you all, so

just give me a call (or email) if you would like to chat!

I'm usually on aim as "swtgrl loves you" so you can find

me there too.

I sincerely wish you all a fun and fullfilling

pledging term, and that APhiO brings you what you are

looking for.

In LFS,

Jessica Chen

Victor Salazar (Alpha Epsilon // Melinda Ly)

Hello Alpha Eta folks, this is Vic aka MC Vizzy (haha not really), and I am one of the Administrative

Vice Presidents for this term, along with my fly copilot Jessica Chen. We help manage the chapter mailing lists

and swag up the website, along with our awesome webmasters. I’ll also be preparing the presentations for

chapter meetings and taking notes of meeting proceedings. Additionally, a chapter newsletter/blog is in motion

with contributions welcome from the chapter. I’m a fourth year--darn, graduation soon--and I pledged Spring

2011 during Alpha Epsilon term. Part of the PHInest Family. When I’m not studying the intricacies of politics

and society, the profound meaning behind rap song lyrics, or diving into the abyss of Internet memes, I'm

participating in other activities apart from Alpha Phi Omega. I was a camp counselor for UCLA UniCamp for

the last two summers (possibly a third time this year), and this is my second year as a director for Projecting

Minds, a tutoring and mentoring program at a local elementary school. I'm also currently an intern for a

community program called SPACE, all the while working at Bruin Cafe and practicing to perform in a cultural

night performance in Spring Quarter. Yes, that ish is cray. Yes, my schoolwork may not have my full affections,

but I'd say I'm doing ok. If there’s any introduction advice I could give, it’s to enjoy this period of trials and

bonding as it will comprise some of your favorite experiences in APO. Also, don't let others tell you that you

can't achieve your dreams...unless your dream is to ride a unicorn or grow up to be the Tax Master. Roger that?

Over and out.

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Membership Vice Presidents _

Russell Park (Alpha Delta // James L. Chandler)

ALOHA ALPHA ETA CLASS! My name is Russell Park and I am your other (more

amazing) half Membership Vice President! I am a third year majoring in Political Science and

Asian American Studies. I pledged APhiO Alpha Delta Class, Fall 2010 and I am in the

OMEGA Family. Right now I have a craving for boba and I don't know why... Besides boba, I

LOVEEEEEEEEEEEE to eat kitkats and twix and korean bbq and japanese food like sushi,

ramen, chicken katsu... man, I'm getting hungry now thinking about food. I am really excited

and happy to meet all all of you!!!! Although pledging APhiO was such a hectic and crazy

experience, it was such an awesome and worthwhile experience because if I didn't pledge

APhiO I wouldn't have met my bomb-ass pledge class who I can say I have gotten super close

to. I truly wish all of you an amazing pledge experience and I hope that you will embody LFS

(Leadership, Friendship and Service) where ever you go! :D

Janice Wu (Alpha Delta // James L. Chandler)

Hi Alpha Eta! My name is Janice Wu

and I am half (the slightly better half) of your

MVPs this term. =) I am a 3rd year Math/Econ

major, and I pledged Alpha Delta term in the

Fall of 2010 as a second year. I love

spontaneity. I love to eat, which explains why

I'm always on a "diet" it's because I put my

"diet" on hold for food. It's a bad habit... I love

window shopping because I can't afford to buy

everything I want, and when I actually do go

shopping, I spend more than what I should

have budgeted for myself. Throughout the

term, you may here people calling me "ghetto"

but I like to call it "thrifty." This is also my first

time on Excomm! Pledging was one of the

most memorable experiences in my college life

thus far, so I hope that pledges will get the

same out of it. I hope that you guys will have

fun and be open to all the new ideas and

experiences out there. I look forward to

meeting you all!

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Service Vice Presidents

Jennifer Chan (Alpha Epsilon // Melinda Ly)

Hola!! Mi llama es Jennifer! I am currently taking Spanish 1

right now, and it’s one of the hardest classes I’ve taken so far. I hate

that class and it’s all the way in Public Affairs. I am a graduating

senior (woot , woot class of ’12!!) I am majoring in the most

interesting (interestingest?) class on campus- Sociology! I love

everything (well almost). I love to learn about different cultures and

the types of flowers that exist in a world. I love flowers- that and

imaginary characters are the only things I doodle in class. I am

excited to meet every one of you.

Ok, let’s get serious. Lynn and I are this term’s Service VPs

(YAY SERVICE!). We hope to meet your thirst for helping out the

community. We hope to inspire you guys to love service as much as

we do. So, if you have any suggestions or any questions or any

comments contact us and we’ll talk!

Another thing, I am so excited to meet you guys! Welcome to Alpha Phi Omega! I hope you enjoy

pledging as much as I did. Alpha Phi Omega has not only taught me leadership, friendship, and service, but has

allowed me to grow as a person and take on responsibilities I never thought possible. I have learned about how

to interact with others and it has definitely shaped my UCLA experience. Have fun pledging! Remember you

only get what you put into it!

Lynn Vo (Alpha Epsilon // Melinda Ly)

Hello hello, my name is Lynn and I am one of your

Service VPs for the Spring 2012 term. With that being said, I am

also the better one. If you forget my name, you can always

address me as Master. I lived in San Diego most of my life and

here is what I know, Chipotle is fake and way too expensive and

clean to be considered Mexican food. The beaches in LA cannot

compare to that of San Diego. We got the sun, the soft sand, the

fresh clean air, and the good looking people that make San Diego

America's Finest City. Don't get me wrong here, I still do really

enjoy LA, especially because you can drive and see the ever-so-

glamorous area filled with fancy buildings and then immediately

following is a sketch road with torn down buildings. Our

community is big, therefore as Service VP, I really want to inspire

people to reach out and help in whatever shape and form we can. And through service, I hope we will build

long-lasting friendships because when we sweat and bleed together, our friendship is strengthening. Anyways,

this will be my first time serving on the Executive Committee and I honestly do not know how I will do, thus I

would like to ask for your support and forgiveness if there is something I may do wrong! :] Weird people make

the world go round just like the wheel of fortune. The best time to eat ice cream is when it's cold. I like watches.

Runner's high is the best feeling in the world because it feels like you're flying. I try lucid dreaming so I can fly

but so far I have not been successful. Food is love, so please share. I don't really like wearing my glasses, so if

you ever see me and I don't say hi or acknowledge you, it's because I can't see you not because I am ignoring

you. Well, here's to a wonderful term filled with building abs from laughter and jaw hurting from smiles! ^^

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Pledge Parents _

Jennifer Lam (Alpha Delta // James L. Chandler)

Hi Kids! I’m so glad that you’ve decided to pledge and I really want to

get to know each and every one of you so don’t be afraid to talk to me (: I have

unlimited text so feel free to text me about anything and at any time of the day.

Whether it is about APhiO stuff or school stuff or love life I’m down to talk.

Victor and I both want you guys to have a memorable time like we did as

pledges and develop a special bond with your pledge bros.

I pledge Alpha Delta Term during my third year, which was Fall

2010. At first I didn’t know if I was making the right decision because I was

super busy and I felt like I should be concentrating on my school work, but I

stuck through it and I’ve never regretted. Before pledging, I was very shy and

hated public speaking, but APhiO helped me become more sociable and speak

up for what I believe in.

I hope you kids find what APhiO can offer you and cherish it as much

as I do. What I learned is that what you get out of it is what you put into it. So

go out and explore. And remember to have lots of fun! I can feel that we’re

going to have an awesome time already!!

Victor Louie (Alpha Epsilon // Melinda Ly)

Hey kids! It’s Victor here! So check it out. At first you probably thought this was a sorority by the sheer

number of women. You probably thought it was especially since PAC and Pledge Parents combined consists of

1 guy and 6 girls. Well honestly, my testosterone counterbalances the amount of estrogen. Haha, On a more

serious note, I pledged Alpha Epsilon term into this fraternity. This was honestly one of the most memorable

experiences of my college career. Even though I entered my pledge class as this weird and awkward third

year… well actually apart from being a fourth year now, I’m still quite the weird and awkward type. Anyways, I

never felt happier as everyone became like family to me. Even outside of Alpha Phi Omega, there’s always

something to do with your new family. Whether you go to Korean

Barbeque or Boiling Crab, you will always have something to do. Study

together, play together. I promise you, you will have fun. During Alpha

Zeta term, I became an active and a PAC leader. I had a lot of fun even as

an active and created bonds with people I never thought I would have done

so outside of Alpha Phi Omega. You will love your pledge brothers. I see

so much potential in you all.

So in case you were wondering, I am a Cognitive Science major.

Some people call it north campus, some call it south campus. I call it mid

campus as it takes the worst from both campuses. Essays and calculations.

Some of my hobbies include going snowboarding, swimming and playing

video games. I would admit that I am quite the gamer and if you want, I am

willing to teach you.

Just know that I would want you all to bond with each other and

show me a unified pledge class. I know you can do it. If you ever need me,

you SHOULD have my phone number in your phone by now. I am always

open to talk. Do it. Call me. I shall advise you like you have never been

advised before. I’m pretty much a booty call. Open 24/7.

Have fun kids!

Victor Louie

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Finance Vice Presidents

Shela Ly (Alpha Epsilon // Melinda Ly)

Hello there Alpha Eta Class,

Welcome to Alpha Phi Omega! My name is Shela Ly and I'll be one of

your brilliant Finance VPs for the Terry Tiu term. Bet you guys are going to

use this for interviews, right? ;) So anyway, let's get started! They see me

rolling, they hating, patrolling, trying to catch me riding dirrrty. If you can

figure out why this applies to me, automatic awesome points! Jusst kidding.

But I just might owe you a special prize. Ok, I love, love, sleeping. Seriously. I

do. It's the best. Also eating, eating is good too. It requires more work than

sleeping, but that's why its second place. When I'm not sleeping or eating... I'm

watching How I Met Your Mother, Friends, or or .. I just started watching The

Big Bang Theory. That's some pretty good stuff. OH. Right. I do love Disney.

LOVE LOVE LOVE. It’s awesome. When I was young and super pasty, people

used to call me Snow White. That or Sailor Saturn, which is like eh, because

she was kind of evil? Well, she was possessed by an evil spirit or something

and then was reborn? Her power was the most dangerous like, the end of the

world type of dangerous. That's why she's the Sailor or Destruction, or

something along those lines. Ok. I realized I haven't exactly talked about myself... but I kind of suck at it. Oh

well, looks like you're going to have to talk to me to get to know me after all!! Good luck with this term guys,

and I can't wait to see you all cross!

- iLFS, Shela Ly

Jungwoo Suh (Alpha Epsilon // Melinda Ly)

Heya folks,

My name is Jungwoo Suh, but I do respond to Andrew—whatever works for

you. I am a second year studying mechanical engineering. I am from Redondo

Beach. I like playing and listening to music. I like playing football and, from

time to time, beach volleyball.

Before you comment on the matter-of-fact tone in the above description

of me, I do want to comment that rotting here in south campus has

disintegrated whatever language skills I have acquired in grade school. But aw

shucks. I think I want to keep the boring part boring. Of course, these words

will mean more than “boring” to me and those who know more about me, but

they are not written to provide any sentiments of any sort to you.

Now, I pledged Alpha Phi Omega, for Spring ‘11 term. I was initiated

with 26 other brothers (and sisters, if you want to get technical). I almost froze

to death at campout when 4 of us went for a little swim. I got my big during

revelations. And with 3 of my pledge brothers already de-pledged (all from my

PAC, heh), I crossed with 23 others.

These words, too, at best, will intrigue you, but should most likely be meaningless to you. You have not

experienced them. But for me and the 23 others, the 3 month-period of pledging process is still an irreplaceable,

unforgettable memory.

It is Spring ’12 Alpha Eta term. 24 pledges have initiated. How will this story progress? How will this

story end? And most importantly, what would this simple, “matter-of-fact” story mean to you? I wish that

during YOUR pledging process, you find your own irreplaceable, unforgettable memory. I wish that you find

words and a story that provides a special, endearing meaning only to you and your pledge brothers. And as an

active brother in this fraternity, I certainly hope that the meaningless sequence of words (letters), “Alpha Phi

Omega” find a warm place in you as it has for me. – in Leadership, Friendship, and Service, Jungwoo Suh

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Fellowship Vice Presidents _

Carlos Luna (Alpha Delta // James L. Chandler)

AD Class

Used to be Membership and is now Fellowship.

Has fun doing things he likes.

Doesn't have fun doing things he dislikes.

Loves food, running, physical activity, political thought, philosophy, star wars, lord of the rings,

and stuff.

Eric Pham (Alpha Epsilon // Melinda Ly)

What’s up Alpha Eta! I’m Eric and

I’ll be one of your Fellowship VPs for this

term. My job is to make sure your class and

the actives have as much fun as possible

through the next few months. My co,

Carlos “El Niño” Luna, and I have

masterfully crafted a balanced calendar that

will allow you to eat Rendezvous up to 6

times a day while maintaining a body that

resembles Terry Crews’. Really though, we

have a lot of fun events planned out for this

term that will help you all get to know each

other better and bond. I hope you guys are

down to try some new things (and maybe

some old), and get ready to get down with

the ‘hood (the brotherhood that is …) so we

can make some awesome memories with

each other!

And now for the about me section …

I’m from Milpitas, which is near San Jose (shout out to the Yay Area!) and I’m a third year

CSE major. I love eating almost as much as I love playing basketball so if you ever need to

track me down, just follow the trail of crumbs or check Wooden Center. I pledged APhiO last

year during Alpha Epsilon term and since then, I’ve never had more fun in college. It was

definitely a challenge at times, but the most important thing to remember is to have fun! Don’t

be afraid to take risks and put yourself out there.

Super stoked that you guys all pledged and I’m looking forward to meeting each of you!

Your humbled Fellowship VP,

Eric “Washboard Stomach” Pham

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Historian

Jessica Suhardjo (Alpha Zeta // Charles P. Zlatkovich)

Hey guys! So you’ve probably seen me around creepin’ and takin’

pictures xD yeahhh get used to it haha but anyways I’m your historian for this

term and I will be in charge of keeping our chapter’s history :) I pledged Alpha

Zeta Term AZ..BRAH! and I couldn’t be happier about the decision I made to

pledge for APhiO. Despite all the work and time I had to put into pledging, it has

to have been the most fun time I’ve had in college thus far. I loved everything

about pledging and bonding with my pledge brothers. I loved making all these

lifelong friendships in addition to giving back to the community. A lot of people

would say that I’m perfect for Historian because I LOVE taking pictures haha I

honestly always have my camera with me and if I don’t, then something must be

wrong :P I just like taking lots of pictures and then going through them weeks,

months, or even years later and just enjoying all the good times that were shared.

Taking pictures isn’t all I do but I guess you’ll find out more as the term goes by.

I’m really glad that you all decided to pledge and I hope you guys stick it out

and make it till the end because I can guarantee that you won’t regret it.

Everything in life really depends on how much you put into it so I really hope

you guys make the most of your pledging term and I know you guys will have a great time :D Don’t worry, I’ll

be there to capture your great moments too xD but seriously have fun, go on adventures, and really get to know

each other because at the end when you look back, you can be proud of all the things you accomplished and

achieved together. :D

Sergeant-at-Arms

Taylor Briglio (Alpha Epsilon // Melinda Ly)

Hey everyone, this is your Sergeant- at-Arms, Taylor Briglio. I pledged

exactly one year ago – Alpha Epsilon, back when I was a first year and

am now a proud member of the Phi family. I originally pledged APhiO

because I heard it was a service fraternity whose roots belonged in

scouting and that really perked my interest because I am an Eagle Scout.

I am really glad that I joined APhiO because I have made great friends

and I am sure you will too.

Some of my roles as SAA are to make sure the meeting runs

smoothly and to make sure everyone is paying attention and giving a

speaker the respect they deserve. This term you will see me bring some

scouting back into our fraternity because I feel we need to connect back

to our roots. I know I may come off kind of scary when you first meet

me, but deep down I am a really caring person and I want to get to know

all of you and help you cross this term.

Like most people from this chapter I am from the 626, Monterey

Park specifically. But unlike most people in this chapter I am not the

biggest fan of Asian food and have a strong dislike for boba (sorry if that

offends anyone). This just means that I eat at the Mexican side of Rendezvous all the time. Also I am an RA in

Hedrick Summit, so if you ever have questions about anything or want to talk, feel free to call/text/find me.

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Interchapter Chair

Julianne Lee (Alpha Delta // James L. Chandler)

I was born and raised in San Jose. I am 100% 4th

generation Chinese (I am not Filipino!). I’ve been to

private school my whole life except for Kindergarten

and UCLA, which makes me hella whitewashed. I am

studying Biology and planning to become a

pharmacist. I have one older brother that is 25 and

graduated from UCI with a Computer Science

degree. My favorite TV Shows are reality shows like

Keeping Up With the Kardashians. My favorite

music is house music especially Avicii, Calvin

Harris, Kaskade, David Guetta and also top hits. My

favorite foods are chili cheese fries (especially

Wienerschnitzel ones!), clam chowder, sour candy,

chocolate, salami and cheese, and dim sum to name a

few. I pledged Alpha Delta term/Fall 2010 and was

Plexcomm Fellowship VP. The following term I was

PAC during Alpha Epsilon Term. I joined Alpha Phi Omega because throughout middle school and high school,

I always dedicated time to volunteer but when I came to college, I didn’t realize how much I loved

volunteering. And I found Alpha Phi Omega through my cousin who was in Zeta Omicron Chapter. I hope you

guys enjoy your experience pledging for Alpha Phi Omega. It's an experience that you will remember forever! :]

Chairman of the Advisory Committee

Andrew Ma (Omega // Wilfred M. Krenek)

Harro dere! My name is Androo, and I’m your CAC for the

term. I love love love trying new restaurants, I’m kind of a Yelp

food snob, and I have the strangest eccentricities once you get to

know me. I have the best littles and grandlittle ever, as well as the

quirkiest AZ tadpole babies.

I’m a proud member of the fabled, legendary OMEGA

CLASS like your dear leader Yunatuna. So many wonderful

memories and friends in my time here.

I have to say that you’re embarking on one of the most

memorable times of your college career. How often do you get to

meet so many awesome, diverse, and down-to-earth friends?

My advice: make this time an opportunity for self-discovery.

I learned a lot about my own faults and passions, and it’s all thanks

to all the people I came to meet and treasure. All the people I’ve met

in our chapter, as well as all the ICs I met while I was IC chair, have

made me the person that I’m proud to be today.

Don’t ever hesitate to talk to me, whether you have an issue

to discuss or you just want to chill; I promise I’m not scary. :)

It’s all about brotherhood. Dat shit cray.

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Pledge Class Requirements _

As a Pledge, one learns about APO and about Chi in particular. Your Pledge

Requirements are voted on in a special meeting, called by the Pledgemaster(s) and attended by

any Actives who wish to. There are a number of things which Pledges are required to do, but

each of these things has a purpose. We believe that these requirements will encourage Pledges

to learn about the Fraternity, meet people, and gain a sense of belonging. We do not haze, and

all of us are capable of fulfilling these requirements. One event may possibly fulfill more than

one requirement. The Chapter as a whole and the Actives individually are committed to helping

Pledges get through this educational and growing period.

1. Demonstrate Leadership, Friendship, and Service in your daily life.

As the cardinal principles of our Fraternity, this is considered to be the

first requirement of the program.

2. Attend a Rush Event.

Get to know what we are about before you pledge. Becoming a member is

a commitment.

3. Attend Pledge Initiation Ceremony.

This is the ceremony to which potential pledges are invited and officially

inducted as pledges into our Fraternity.

4. Wear your Pledge Pin at ALL times. *4 STRIKES & YOU’RE

OUT.*

You wear your pin to demonstrate your commitment to our Fraternity and

its ideals.

5. Attend ALL Pledge Meetings.

Pledge Meetings are a chance for pledges to learn about our fraternity

traditions as well as bond with each other. Here pledges will get the

opportunity to participate in activities designed to foster brotherhood

among the class. Pledge Pins, manuals, and a smile are required. Pledges

must sign in and check out with the Pledgemaster(s).

6. Attend ALL Chapter Meetings.

Chapter meetings are where most general chapter business occurs, and

announcements for upcoming events are made. Every pledge should be

kept up to date by attending these meetings. Pledges must sign in and

check out with the Pledgemaster(s).

7. Take part in your Pledge Committee.

Each of your PlExComm officers has a committee that you will choose to

be on. You will develop your leadership skills by working with a group to

accomplish your goals.

8. Attend Big Sib / Lil Sib Dinner.

Your big sib is taking the time out to get to know you. Return the favor

and let’s make this a great term for the both of you.

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9. Attend the Chapter Project / Campout.

An action-packed weekend, we’ll be departing Friday night and coming

back Sunday morning. You will be spending an extended period with your

pledge brothers and actives. Pledges will be working side-by-side with all

of their pledge brothers, developing a sense of unity, as well as enjoying

camping in the Los Angeles National Forest!

10. Attend your Pledge Class Fundraiser.

This is an event organized by your Pledge Class Fundraising Committee.

11. Attend your Pledge Class Fellowship.

This is an event organized by your Pledge Class Fellowship Committee as

a thank-you to the Actives of the chapter for the work they have put in in

making this a meaningful term for you.

12. Attend your Pledge Class Service Project.

This is an event organized by your Pledge Class Service Committee.

13. Complete 20 Service hours.

Well, we are a Service Fraternity. As such, we believe that our members

should provide service to the Chapter, the Campus, the Community, the

Country, and to Scouting.

14. Complete FOUR Fellowships.

These are really fun, and a good chance to meet new friends. We feel that

by coming to fellowship events, one gets the chance to meet members and

talk to them in a casual setting.

15. Attend ONE Family Event

Build pride and camaraderie. Come out to meet the other members of your

family. Find out what it means to be an Alpha, Phi, or an Omega.

16. Attend TWO Interchapter events.

Interchapter Events: We are part of a national fraternity. We feel that by

attending interchapter events, one gets the opportunity to meet our

members at other chapters. This is another way to make friends and to

keep in touch with other chapters. Communicating with other chapters

also has the practical benefit that we can get a lot of good ideas from them.

17. Hold TWO Leadership positions.

There are many ways to be a leader. You can be a PlExComm officer,

chair an event such as a fellowship or service project, or be a committee

member.

18. Pass ALL Pledge Quizzes.

There will be short quizzes given out at Pledge Meetings. If you fail any

quiz, you need to meet with your PAC leader to retake the quiz until you

pass.

19. Attend additional Fundraisers:

Raise at least $20 to support your Pledge Class and Fraternity activities.

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20. Complete ALL missions.

These are assigned by your pledge parents

21. Write interviews.

Interviews: These are to help you get to meet your members. While some

people have complained that interviews are artificial or constraining, we

feel that this is a very good way of encouraging you to meet more of your

brothers. This helps promote friendship and brotherhood, two very

important parts of our fraternity. At many APO events, you will find that

you have free time, especially while you are waiting at Dykstra Tree. If

you bring some paper and a pencil, then you will be able to get a lot of

your interviews while you are at APO events. It is amazing how many

members you will run into at these events. Make these as serious or as

crazy as you want!

22. Pass the Pledge Test.

This will be a comprehensive test covering all material from Pledge

Reviews, Chapter Meetings, and the National and Chapter Manuals.

Pledges who have been active, have been paying attention, and study their

butts off should not have a great deal of difficulty passing this test.

23. Attend Activation & Banquet.

The day has dawned, with the first rays peeping over the horizon. You look

over at your fellow pledge brothers and realize just how far you have

come. Yet the journey is not yet over, for it has just begun, as an Active of

Alpha Phi Omega.

Pledge Classes

Each pledge class is given a different designation. Each Fall pledge class is named after a nationally

distinguished member of Alpha Phi Omega by the National Executive Board. Therefore, all chapters nationwide

have the same Fall Pledge Class Namesake. Spring pledge classes are usually named in honor of distinguished

members of their respective chapters.

Since Spring of 2003, Chi Chapter has begun naming their Spring pledge classes.

On the next page is a partial list of Pledge Class Namesakes along with the Pledgemaster / Pledge

Parents of each class. Each class embodies the ideals of each namesake and the philosophies of its Pledgemaster

/ Pledge Parents.

During some Pledge terms, the Excomm member(s) in charge of running the Pledge Program has been

called a Pledge Parent. The Alpha pledge class had a Pledgemaster who had been a brother from Gamma

Gamma, which tends to use that term. In subsequent Pledge terms, Chi pledge classes have had Pledge Parents.

With the introduction of the multi-family system, Chi Chapter has begun using Pledgemaster.

We take pride in being a part of our pledge classes. Those who pledge with you are your pledge

brothers. Those of us that are part of Fall pledge classes enjoy being part of the National pledge class. Those of

us that pledge during the Spring experience the more intimate feeling of a chapter pledge class.

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Pledge Class Namesakes

1997 Spring Alpha

PM: Ken Chang

1997 Fall Fr. William T. Cunningham, Beta

PP: Gordon Kwan

PP: Clarissa Yu

1998 Spring Gamma

PP: Thao Hoang

1998 Fall Joseph F. Kuchta, Delta

PP: Diana Pao

PP: Terence Hayter

1999 Spring Epsilon

PP: Linnea Adler

PP: Gregory Barnes

1999 Fall Stan Carpenter, Zeta

PP: Stephen Chang

PP: Erwin Ong

2000 Spring Eta

PP: Gordon Kwan1

PP: Kevin Luke

PP: Judy Yan

2000 Fall Theta

PP: Paul Lu

PP: Diana Pao

PP: Norm Tsang

2001 Spring Iota

PP: Neil Dutta

PP: Quyen Hoang

2001 Fall Robert J. Hilliard, Kappa

PP: Richard Jhong

PP: Alicia Louie

2002 Spring Lambda

PP: Jason Wong

PP: Wayne Wong

2002 Fall George Dacy, Mu

PP: Frances Hu

PP: Mick Magno

2003 Spring Neil Dutta, Nu

PM: Ray Hahn

PM: Michael Lee

2003 Fall Ray Hancock, Xi

PM: Lily Chan

PM: Jeff Ignacio

2004 Spring Linnea Lieberman, Omicron

PM: Natalie Ho

PM: Jian Wu

2004 Fall Togo West, Pi

PM: Karen Ward

PM: James An

2005 Spring Frances Hu, Rho

PM: Bonnie Chen

PM: Alvin Chu

2005 Fall Gerald A. Schroeder, Sigma

PM: Scott Lee

PM: Melinda Ly

2006 Spring Paul J. Choung, Tau

PM: Kevin Lu

PM: Deborah Shin

2006 Fall Kate Farrell Westlake, Upsilon

PM: Alfonso Duenas

PM: Betty Tran

2007 Spring Frank Lee, Phi Class

PM: Robert Chen

PM: Jamie Hernandez

2007 Fall John C. Jadel, Chi Class

PM: Derek Ong

PM: Ngin Lam

2008 Spring Bonnie Chen, Psi Class

PM: Bryan Lam

PM: Brandy Au

2008 Fall Wilfred M. Krenek, Omega Class

PM: Garvey Chan

PM: Jennifer Nguyen

2009 Spring Betty Tran, Alpha Alpha Class

PM: Stephanie Hsia

PM: Anthony Beckles

2009 Fall Jack A. McKenzie, Alpha Beta Class

PM: Alvin Ho

PM: Maggie Chan

2010 Spring Bryan Lam, Alpha Gamma Class

PM: Willis Chan

PM: Christina Chen

2010 Fall James L. Chandler, Alpha Delta Class

PM: Yuna Choi

PM: Nina Tang

2011 Spring Melinda Ly, Alpha Epsilon Class

PM: Hieu Do

PM: Christine Bautista

2011 Fall Charles P. Zlatkovich, Alpha Zeta Class

PM: Hande Tan

PM: Tristan Darvin

2012 Spring Terry Tiu, Alpha Eta Class

PM: Victor Louie

PM: Jennifer Lam

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How to Chair an Event

The chair is responsible for making an event run smoothly.*

Make sure:

- People meet on time & get to location of event on time.

- Transportation is planned (drivers, maps, directions).

- Things are going well during the event.

- You conclude the event (clean up, toast song).

Here are guidelines to aid your job, but your responsibilities are *not* limited to the following.

Chairing is a leadership position, requiring your thinking, planning, and judgment. It is not

merely a procedure.

1. Sign up for event as chair.

2. Ask respective VPs/Excomm member for additional tasks.

3. THREE days prior to event, send an e-mail reminder to all those signed-up.

4. ONE day prior to event, call all those signed-up*. Tell them what time and where to meet, if they are

driving, and what to be prepared to do. If your event requires special clothing (layered clothing, closed-

toe shoes), make sure to mention it. Also, call the contact person again to let them know how many

people you are bringing and to let them know you are still going. Make sure you have enough rides for

everyone. If not, e-mail chapter, call Big Sibs and ask them to go/drive.

5. Print/write directions and/or maps for drivers. **

6. Arrive at the meeting place (10) minutes early. Call any people who are not present at the designated

time. Check in all people and make sure they are wearing their pins. Make note of flakes, tardies, etc.

Give directions to the drivers.

7. Attend event. Periodically check around with everyone to make sure they are doing ok and that everyone

is working. Also try to have pledges and actives interact so everyone can get to know each other.

8. Thank the people for letting you come.

9. Sing toast song at the end of event. Thank the drivers and the people who came. Go home.

10. Fill out Evaluation Form on the APO webpage (go to “SIGNUPS” click “EVALUATE” next to your

project).

Submit the evaluation within one week of the event.

* Those who cancel must contact chair two days prior to event. Otherwise, it will be considered as a flake. To

ensure timeliness to events, those who are late may be left behind and receive a flake. In order for person not to

obtain a flake, he or she must find a replacement within the 48 hours of event.

** You should consider contacting other members who have been to the project site to:

- Obtain faster routes (*sometimes* the 405 or 10 is a *little* slow)

- Confirm online map service results (just because the internet says so doesn't mean it's true)

Note:

You are always welcome to make suggestions for events or create events. Consult with the respective VP’s and

let them know the relevant information (time, place, purpose of event, contact, etc.). For example, if you would

like to introduce an AIDS Service auction in Pasadena that our chapter has never attended, you would go talk to

the Service VP and relay the specifics of where in Pasadena is it, where the actual action will occur, if there is

an orientation needed, and who the coordinator is to figure out how many volunteers we can/should send. The

Service VP will judge the feasibility of the event, figure out any last details with you, and if appropriate, he/she

will add it to the calendar of events.

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Parliamentary Procedure

1. Making a motion:

a. Obtain floor

b. State motion carefully

c. Motion must be seconded by another person

d. Chair repeats motion in full

e. Motion is open for discussion

f. After discussion, vote by either voice, standing up or raising hand, roll call, or by secret ballot.

2. Amendment to a motion may propose four things:

a. Add or insert words in motion under consideration

b. Strike out words in the motion

c. Substitute another motion for the one being considered

d. Substitute words to replace wording under consideration

Pledge Class Officers (PlexComm)

Pledge class officers are pledges elected by the pledge class to fulfill the duties of each office. These people are pledges

the class has entrusted with a very direct role in the success of the pledge semester. The positions are President,

Service VP, Fellowship VP, Admin VP, Finance VP, and Historian. As chairs of important committees within the class,

these pledges should be especially active at all chapter activities. All officers are to attend PlExComm meetings and keep

materials in organized and understandable order.

President:

1. Is the official head of the Pledge Class, PlExComm, and the Pledge

Leadership Committee

a. Attends all PlExComm and Pledge Leadership Committee meetings

b. Makes sure the other PlExComm members are doing their job

2. Promote pledge/active interaction

3. Promote and assist in all other areas of pledge class

4. Assist the Chapter President

5. Create a phone tree for PlExComm members to call to remind people.

Pledge Leadership Committee

1. Plan a Brotherhood (an event to promote pledge class bonding)

2. Organize Chapter Project / Campout

3. Creation of the Pledge Class Gift to the Chapter

4. Create enough Leadership opportunities so as to ensure

fulfillment of Requirements

Service VP:

1. Is the official head of the Pledge Service Committee

2. Promote class service

3. Assist the Chapter Service VP

Pledge Service Committee

1. Organize the Pledge Class Service Project

2. Plan a weekly LFS presentation (service thermometer, skit)

3. Create enough Service projects so as to ensure fulfillment of

Requirements

Fellowship VP:

1. Is the official head of the Pledge Fellowship Committee

2. Promote class fellowship

3. Assist the Chapter Fellowship VP

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Pledge Fellowship Committee

1. Organize Pledge Class Fellowship

2. Work with the Banquet Committee

a. Select location, time, and theme of Banquet

b. Coordinate decorations, food, presentations

c. Coordinate Rose Grams

d. Decide on ticket prices, advertise, and sell

3. Create enough Fellowship events so as to ensure fulfillment

of Requirements

Finance VP:

1. Is the official head of the Pledge Finance Committee

2. Promote financial stability

3. Assist the Chapter Finance VP

Pledge Finance Committee

1. Organize Pledge Class Fundraiser

2. Ensure that monies owed are collected accurately and promptly

a. Fundraisers

b. Special “Grams”

c. Fees & Dues

3. Oversee creation of the Pledge Class T-Shirt/sweatshirt

4. Create enough Fundraising events so as to ensure fulfillment of

Requirements

Historian:

1. Is the official head of the Pledge Historian Committee

2. Promote chapter history

3. Assist the Chapter Historian

Pledge Historian Committee

1. Organize a paper version of the Pledge Roster

2. Create the Pledge Photo Roster

3. Create a Common Class List for pledges

4. Coordinate picture-taking at all events

5. Coordinate Scrapbook

6. Coordinate Slideshow & Newsletter/Yearbook with ExComm

Committee

Awards

Gag Awards

Each term, at the banquet, we give out a number of fun awards. The actual

awards are decided by that term’s Gag Awards Committee (a subcommittee of the

fellowship committee). Some past awards have been: most likely to be scared

watching Snoopy’s Halloween, most likely to be mistaken for the Pillsbury

Doughboy, best smile, most likely to be kidnapped by Martians and live to tell

about it, and most likely to hit a serve over the fence at the tennis tournament.

Appreciation Awards

Each term, at the banquet, we also give out some serious awards. The

following awards are given out to two people (one active and one pledge): most

likely to be of service, most likely to be a friend, and most likely to be a leader.

Also, each officer gives awards to the people who worked for him/her.

Chapter DSK, Sectional DSK

Man-Mile Award

For this award, the number of members from each chapter is multiplied by

the distance that the brothers traveled to get to the sectional conference (from one

campus to the other campus). The chapter with the highest total is awarded the

Man Mile Award. This is the only sectional award which is given out every year.

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Pledge Heuristics

(i.e. An APhiO Novice’s Rules of Thumb)

1. Your Siblings may be lame. It is just as much your job to make sure that you (and they)

know what’s going on as it is their job. Ask them to show up to Pledge events; ask them

if they have any advice on interviews, requirements . . . communication is key. This

means call them or see them at meetings at least once a week. **Remind your big sibs

that one of their “duties” is to support you by participating in the Pledge project.

2. Start interviewing ASAP. Meaning, RIGHT NOW! People have been DPed (depledged)

for not fulfilling just one interview. Don’t repeat the mistakes of the past . . . And don’t

whine. If you fall behind, talk to your Pledgemaster and work it out, but do so as soon as

you start slipping! Telling the PM you can’t turn in your interviews the day they’re due is

too late!

3. Be active. Being active means being willing to do more than just a meeting, fellowship

event, and project a week . . . it’s socializing and getting involved with your siblings and

the chapter. For example, join a committee!

4. TLC. Say thanks to your Big Sibs. You don’t need to give gifts or return favors ... but

(even though they are “required” to take care of you) a “Thank You” is always

appreciated. An old tradition is to give a token of your feelings to your big sibs at

Banquet.

5. Network. Know your pledge class officers and know Ex-Comm. Make an effort to meet-

n-greet key people (the outspoken and quiet-super-service types) at meetings. This

“networking” shows fellowship and it can help you get outta tight spots (can’t make

pledge review or activation) by knowing those in power. (But hey, don’t brown-nose)

6. Take charge. If you don’t think there’s enough review or enough fellowship events or

projects . . . organize your own! Surprisingly, it’s not as difficult as it may seem and a

good big sib or officer may be able to pitch in. :)

7. Take it seriously, but not too . . . Alpha Phi Omega is a fraternity and not a social club. It

deserves your sincerity and your dedication just as you want it to fulfill your desires to

serve and have fun and lead. At the same time, remember that your pledge period is most

likely gonna be the “best” time in A Phi O, as this is when a large focus of the chapter

will be to help the “new” members (pledges) and to take care of you.

8. If you don’t understand #7, talk to your big sibs and experienced actives who can tell you

the “old”-timers stories . . . you’ll see.

9. Tricks . . . Rally together your pledge class and pull a prank (nothing too nasty and no

“practical jokes”). Standing (but infrequently executed) tradition is to “kidnap” your

pledge officers/or your Pledge Parents. This entails surprising them, taking them into a

car (like, “Hey Alicia/Rich, let’s go to dinner . . . (yah right)”), and forcing them to go

with you (like go bowling or to dinner). But keep in mind that just as there is no hazing,

you shouldn’t haze your PP . . .

10. Challenge. Just because you’re a pledge doesn’t mean you are a nobody. During debates

and other chapter decisions, don’t be afraid to speak up, and do realize that while some

issues only pertain to current actives, you will soon be joining their ranks and should pay

attention to see what lies ahead. You ou all have a voice. Who knows? You may even end

up being a better Chi member than some actives. On a less formal front, challenge (and

beat) the actives in sports . . . basketball, volleyball, football, bowling, mini-golf,

broomball, Chapter-knowledge quiz-off, bake-off, singing, performance in a fundraiser or

service.

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Dictionary

Active - n. - one who has been through the Activation ceremony, is not Associate,

and has not graduated or been suspended

Advisor - n. - member advising us, must have at least 4: 2 faculty/staff, 1

community, 1 scouting. May not be an undergrad.

Advisory Committee - Chair: Chair of Advisory Committee (standing) This

committee is made up of our advisors. They discuss how they can help

advise us (at least in theory).

Alpha Phi Omega (APO) - n. - a national service fraternity whose purpose is to

assemble college students in fellowship of the principles of the Boy Scouts

of America as embodied in its Scout Oath and Law; to develop Leadership,

to promote Friendship, and provide Service to humanity; and to further the

freedom that is our national, educational, and intellectual heritage.

Alumnus - n. (Alumni - pl.) - a member who has graduated and gone on into the

real world.

A Phi O - n. - a slang term we use to refer to Alpha Phi Omega

Appointed Officers - Any elected officer can create any offices deemed helpful

for the program.

Associate - n. - a member who doesn’t have the time to be a full active but wants

to remain a part of A Phi O. You cannot go associate the first semester that

you are an active. Also, you may not go associate two terms in a row.

Cardinal Principles - n. pl. - Leadership, Friendship, Service; what APO is based

on. Commonly abbreviated to LFS.

Chapter Planning & Review Committee - Chair: President (recurring) This

committee meets before the beginning of each semesters and discusses our

program for the upcoming semester. This committee includes the elected

officers for the upcoming semester.

Chi - n. - us, the UCLA chapter of APO. As chapters were founded, they were

named alphabetically, i.e. Alpha, Beta, Gamma, . . . , Omega, Alpha Alpha,

Alpha Beta, . . . , Alpha Omega, Beta Alpha, etc. Thus, we were the 22nd

chapter to be founded.

Constitution & Bylaws - n. - We use these to help us run the chapter, and give

everyone a voice. They are updated every year.

Constitutional Committee - Chair: President (Recurring) This committee meets

every year. It reviews the constitution and bylaws to ensure that they still

serve our needs and to recommend to the chapter any appropriate changes.

CPW - n. - Chapter Presidentís Workshop. A weekend conference where are

officers go through workshops to help them run better programs in our

chapter.

Dykstra Tree - n. - where we meet for many of our events. It will become very

familiar.

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DSK - abbr. - Distinguished Service Key, the highest award that can be bestowed

upon a member at either the chapter (blue), sectional (green), regional (red),

or national (purple) level.

ExComm - abbr. - Executive Committee, the elected officers of this chapter.

Four C’s of Service - phrase - Chapter, Campus, Community, and Country; a

rephrasing of the four points of Service that makes it easier to remember

what they are. There’s also an S for scouting.

Friendship - n. - the state of being with someone a person whom one knows well

and is fond of; intimate associate; close acquaintance.

Leadership - n. - understood by all yet tough to define.

LDW - n. - Leadership Development Workshop. These are usually done at the

regionals and nationals.

National Convention - n. - this is the governing body of our fraternity. It meets

every other year in late December. In addition to the legislative function,

there are also a number of workshops and fellowship events.

Phone Tree - n. - method which we use to send out information when there is no

convenient meeting. Usually used a few times each term.

Pin - n. - a pin that says APO which one wears on their shirt to show that s/he is a

member in APO. Pledges have a “P” on their pin and wear it on their right.

Actives have an “S” on their pin and wear it on their left.

Pledge - n. - a member being educated toward active membership.

Pledge Committee - Chair: Pledge Parent (Standing) This committee deals with

the pledge program. They try to ensure that the pledges will have an

enjoyable pledge term and become good actives.

Procrastinate - v. - This is something which many pledges do. It makes the last

few weeks of one’s pledge period very painful and is not recommended.

Roster -n. - a list of all of the members in the chapter. Includes their phone

number, birthday, major, and address.

Seeing no Objections - phrase - Used to expedite parliamentary procedure.

Objections are checked for and Seeing none, the vote passes.

Service - n. - an act giving assistance or advantage to another.

Torch & Trefoil - n. - a quarterly publication of the national fraternity.

Toast Song - n. - The song sung at the end of all APO events. It is also sung by

pledges who get caught on campus or at APO events without their pin.

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