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Chi Chapter Pledge Manual
UCLA Spring 2014 - Alpha Lambda // Yuna Choi Class
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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.
Pledge Parent’s Welcome
Sean Tran (Alpha Eta) & Annie Tran (Alpha Iota)
Hey Alpha Lambda class! I am so excited to be one of
your pledge parents for this coming term. It is truly an
honor and I look forward to getting to know each and
every single one of you.
A little about me, I am a third year cognitive
science major from Covina. I pledged Alpha Eta term,
which was spring 2012 so I have been in APO for almost
three years now. I like to eat, sleep, watch k-dramas,
snowboard, and play league of legends (play with me
HNM1). I mostly listen to alternative music so if you
listen to Anberlin, Saosin, and Silverstein I am your
man.
My job is to make sure that your pledging term
is an experience that you won’t forget. I will always be
available for questions, concerns or just lunch if you are
hungry. I am a pretty simple guy so be as
straightforward as need be. Anyways I hope we get to
know each other better soon, I know that we are going to have a lot of fun. Good luck Alpha Lambda, I am expecting
great things.
Herroo! I am uber excited to be one of your pledge parents for this
term! This was something I have always thought about doing and I am just in
awe to be actually here with the wonderful opportunity to get to know each
and every one of you.
Okay, so a little about mehh. I am a fourth year psychology major
from Norcal (it’s hella cool up there). I transferred to UCLA when I was a
third year from a community college up there. I pledged Alpha Iota term,
exactly one year ago. I love to travel. That is probably one of my biggest
passions right now and one of my dreams is to fill up my passport before it
expires. I listen to every type of music under the sun, EDM, indie, pop,
Kpop, country, cover songs, you name it. I thoroughly enjoy going to
concerts and just dancing the night away. I like to bake, paint, read and being
a couch potato.
Along side Sean, it is my duty to help and make sure that your whole
pledging experience is something you can look back upon with a burst of
fondness. It is truly a once in a lifetime experience and I hope you find what
you are looking for in APhiO and something you didn’t expect. I will always
be here, day or night, to talk to you about anything whether it is the pledging
experience, personal issues, or you just have a funny story you want to tell
me. I am always down for an adventure! It can be food, boba, desserts (I
have a MAJOR sweet tooth aha), snowboarding, VEGAS! :D Just know that
I’ll be here helping you along the way in any possible way I can through this
whole journey. Get ready for a great term and good luck! I know you can do
it. ALPHA LAMBDA WHUT WHUT!
Namesake’s Welcome
Yuna Choi (Alpha Omega)
Dear Alpha Lambda Class,
My name is Yuna Choi and I am very honored to be your
namesake for this term! I can’t wait to meet each and every one
of you. I’m excited for you and the journey you’re about
embark on.
I hope you are as excited to begin this term as I am. I really
hope you enjoy pledging because it was one of my fondest and
most cherished memories of all time. Sometimes, being at
UCLA made me feel lost and small but by joining APO, I found
myself through developing leadership skills, fostering good
brotherhood, and promoting service to our fellow men.
Let me tell you a little bit about myself. I joined APO Fall 2008
as a proud member of the legendary OMEGA Class. During my
time at UCLA, I was lucky enough to serve a couple positions
on Executive Committee as SAA, Pledge Parent, Membership
VP, and President. I loved serving for Chi chapter because this
chapter has so much spirit and energy!
As your namesake, I would like to give you a challenge; find
yourself through Alpha Phi Omega. Take a leap of faith in this
fraternity and make the most out of your time here to make
your vision come true. Find a family in APO because you will
be accepted and loved for who you are here. Last but not least,
remember that the best way to find yourself is to lose yourself
in the service of others.
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 I hope you find what you’re looking
for in APO.
In Leadership, Friendship, and Service,
Yuna Choi
President’s Welcome
Jessica Suhardjo (Alpha Zeta)
Hey guys! So you've probably seen me around creepin' and takin' pictures hehe get used to it :P
but anyways I'm your President for this term and I will be in charge of making sure meetings are fun
and as efficient as possible! :) I pledged Alpha Zeta Term AZ..BRAH! Fall 2011 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 and all the terms after that, 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. As
cliche as everything sounds, I loved
making all the lifelong friendships in
addition to giving back to the
community. If you haven't noticed yet,
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 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 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
iLFS,
Jessica Suhardjo
Administrative V.P.’s Welcome
Joseph Chan (Alpha Iota) & Nicola Yip (Alpha Iota)
Hello Alpha Lambda class! I wish you all luck
and fun during your pledging term! A rough
journey is ahead, but it’ll be something you will
never forget! I hope you enjoy what Alpha Phi
Omega has to offer you holistically and hope
you find that love and understanding are right
up our alley. If you have any questions, just let
me know!
- Joseph Chan
Hi I’m Nicola and I am one of your Admin VP’s along
with Joseph, one of my best friends! We’ll be in
charge of the website this term. I am a second year
Math of Computation major and I love going to
concerts, watching movies, and playing card games. I
pledge a year ago during Anna Lee term (Alpha Iota),
and joining Alpha Phi Omega was probably the best
decision I’ve made in college so far. I met so many
people during pledging who became some of my
closest friends. I think you guys should take this time
to really get to know one another. Happy pledging!
- Nicola Yip
Membership V.P.’s Welcome
Jeremy Gozzip (Alpha Theta) & Melissa Ma (Alpha Theta)
Hey y'all.
My name is Jeremy
Gozzip and I'm one of your
Membership VPs this term.
YAAAAAAS! I am a 3rd
year, Design | Media Arts
major with minors in Art
History + LGBT Studies.
You can assume whatever
you want from that. I'm an
onion. Once you meet me,
you have the joy of
unfolding all my layers to
reveal a beautiful surprise
inside. Don't really know
what else to put in this thing
without giving too much
away, but yeah. Let's see. I love Celine Dion. She's my favorite. Easy way to make me cry is to
show me the video of her performance of "My Heart Will Go On" from her Las Vegas revival
show in 2012. Like she literally elevates off the stage on a platform and a wall of water falls
around her. It's like too much ... I also love ranch dressing. I eat it with [almost] everything.
Like even today, I ate it with a croissant for breakfast. I have an internal library of ranch
dressing flavors from the various places that I've been to in my life and I rank them accordingly.
My second favorite food is xiao long bao. It's literally the only Chinese thing about me (but I'm
like 75% Chinese). I literally will drive an hour to 626 to go eat that shit. One time after a
service event, my and one of the brothers from the chapter ate like wut...28 of them at one time.
Yeah, that was a good day.
On a serious note, I pledged Alpha Phi Omega my second year because I was looking for
something at UCLA that I could dedicate all my time and energy to. I was in the Alpha Theta
pledge class {WILD THANGS} and it was such an amazing experience. From there, I was
Admin VP Alpha Iota term, ALPHA Fam Head Alpha Kappa term, and now Membership. My
goal with my co as Membership is to make everyone's experience in APO something that they
consider worthwhile and life-changing. I hope that you all really find yourselves here in Alpha
Phi Omega. No matter where you come from or what you want in life, you'll learn something
about yourself here -- you just have to search for it. With that being said, please feel welcome to
come talk to me. Note: I'm pretty intimidating to pledges, but trust me I'm not a mean
bitch...really. So make sure you're diligent and responsible with scheduling an interview.
Kthanxbai~ <3
Hey guys! I'm
Melissa Ma and I'm
one half of your
Membership VPs
for the Yuna Choi
term! Jeremy and I
are kind of like
"Active Parents",
and together we
work to bring the
actives (and
chapter) together
through Chapter
Events, family
competitions, and
other activities to keep us all involved and having fun. I pledged Fall 2011
with Jeremy (Alpha Theta!), and he is one of my closest pbros and friends.
Pledging APO was honestly one of the most fun and meaningful experiences
I've had. I was also a PAC Leader last term. I really feel like I've found my
place here at UCLA and I've definitely met some of my best friends and grown
as a person through it all.
To tell you a little about myself, I'll start by saying that I'm from Arcadia,
CA (that 626 life ;]). I love boba (and just Asian food in general nom nom
nom) and growing up in the 626 has definitely and unfortunately turned me
into boba snob and I definitely get those boba cravings. Also, I love pretty
much everything Korean. K-pop, K-dramas, Korean televisions shows--almost
everything. Except their pears. I'm all about those American pears. Sleep is my
best friend of all time, but I neglect it way too often so my relationship with
food is probably the most consistent. I love the summertime and the warmth of
the sun, and rain really needs to go away and come again not another day. I
love the Harry Potter book series and Friends TV show to death so if any of
you do too you get instant cool points with me. I also like peanut butter and
jelly separate and not together and I eat cereal without milk. Also, chocolate
and cupcakes are probably the answers to all problems in life.
Service V.P.’s Welcome
William Nguyen (Alpha Iota) & Jade Vo (Alpha Iota)
Hey there pledges! My name is
William Nguyen and I am currently one of
your Service Vice Presidents! I am super
excited you all decided to pledge, I really
think you will all enjoy it! I pledge Spring
2013 so I am only a year ahead of you guys.
I am currently a second year psychobiology
major. Fun times. Anyway, I am looking
forward to meeting you all and please don’t
feel too intimidated by my apparently cruel
demeanor. I swear I’m nice!
Hi hi!!! My name is Jade Vo and I
pledged Alpha Iota, currently Service
Vice President for Alpha Lambda
term. It's my first time being on
excomm so a lot of things are new to
me, but my co and I are both planning
a lot of fun service events for you
guys so be ready! HEHEHEHE! I'm
from the 626 area, so hit me up when
you're around so we can chill
anytime. My favorite thing to do is
watching asian dramas, ranging fom
Japanese, Korean, Taiwanese, and
Chinese. I'm also a kpop fan. KPOP!
I also like to knit, grandma status!
yay! I love to eat and Sleep. But will
choose sleep over food anytime.
Kbbq and Boiling Crab are the only two things that I can eat everyday, crazy but true. I'm looking
forward to meeting all of you guys. Have fun Alpha Lambda! Let's level up with Service this term!
Finance V.P.’s Welcome
Emily Neai-Proeung (Alpha Iota) & Jonathan Liu (Alpha Kappa)
Hi guys! I don’t really know how to start this but I’m typing
this while waiting in line for Cheesecake Factory – YAY
MULTITASKING. Anyway, I’m a third year business
economics major withan accounting minor, and I have two
jobs on top of school, other clubs and of course, ALPHA PHI
OMEGAAA- REPPING ALPHA IOTA CLASS! As you can
see, I’m a really busy bee. That rhyme was unintentional. Even
though I’ll be uber busy, I’ll still definitely try to be out to get
to know you guys! With all that stuff being said, I’m one of
you new finance VPs for this term along with my co, JT! Feel
free to ask me any questions about business, resumes, finance,
life questions, or random questions. I will seriously answer
almost anything! I think I’m pretty friendly and out there and
weird so don’t be afraid to say hi! Uhhhh I have reached the
point where I don’t know what to say. FUN FACTS: I can tie
cherry stems into knots with my tongue, I love unicorns with
the white hot intensity of a thousand suns, if you get me carne
asada fries or a cali burrito I will do a lot of things, I am sooo cheap but I prefer to be called thirsty. On that note, because
I know you will hear stories – I am not THAT ratchet. Just a little. Anyways, I hope you guys have the best time your
pledge quarter! People really do mean it when they say they miss it. It really is the time when you bond the most with
your PBros so enjoy it. Much love – Emily
Hello Alpha Lambda pledges & (hopefully) future Brothers!
My name is Jonathan Liu (although most people call me JT) & I
pledged David A. Emery term (aka Alpha Kappa) of fall 2013. I’m a
first year student currently working towards becoming a business
economics major & I’m looking forward to serving you all as one of
the two Finance VPs this term! I was born & raised in Cypress,
Orange County but I left the country when I was 8, and so far I have
lived in places including Taiwan, Vietnam, and Hong Kong. I’m a
huge football fan and I spend most of my time playing football,
watching Liverpool matches or playing FIFA, but I also play a
whole host of other sports as well. In my time outside of sports, I try
to fit in some time to listen to music & watch YouTube, and I guess
I study sometimes as well. Anyways, I hope you all make the most
of your pledging experience and I hope you all have a wonderful
term pledging for APO! (And please talk to me sometimes! I’m kind
of shy around people…)
Fellowship V.P.’s Welcome
Michael Hung (Alpha Zeta) & Dianne Pham (Alpha Theta)
Michael Hung:
I'm Michael Hung, and I'm excited to be one of your Fellowship Vice Presidents this coming term! I'm a junior in
Biology, and I'm hoping to be a veterinarian in a specialty area like exotic animals or laboratory animals. But this also
means that all my classes are like...very much so now I am basically a hermit. THIS DOESN'T MEAN I DON'T LIKE TO
HAVE FUN THOUGH! I love to go out to try new places (I blindly follow Yelp more than I should) and eat yummy food
(except bugs. I can't do bugs. Or weird intestine/heart/liver/gall bladder/kidney/brain/eyeball/ovary-like stuff. Sorry, but
that is just nasty.) If you have any questions about school, or APO and what not, you can be sure to ask me! I pledged
Alpha Zeta term (Fall 2011) my freshman year, so I
have been around...ha. I'm also part of a Neurology
lab and part of the Christian fellowship Grace On
Campus if y'all have questions about any of that as
well. But YEAH APO has definitely been an
awesome time for me: whether it be through doing
service, (sometimes awkwardly) meeting new friends,
trying new things, and all the leadership
opportunities. Hope you guys enjoy your time here,
and let us know if you want to try anything fun!
Dianne and I will try to set that up right for you.
Dianne Pham:
Hi everyone! I’m Dianne and I like blue and narwhals
and Stephen Colbert and volunteering on Skid Row
and playing tennis and swimming and breaking rules
and life. I’m an ENFP, which means that I gain
energy from being with people. SO HANG OUT
WITH ME. I guess that’s why I’m really glad I’m
fellowship, so that I can put up events that everyone
wants to go to and we can all hang out and be friends.
Ok seriously, I’m not that much of a freak. I don’t
think. I’m also really into human rights. My goal for
the future is to work in human rights law because as
much as I love community service, I LOVE THE
INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY. We live in a
huge world and I want to explore as much of it as I
can. I hope you’ll want to join me! If you have any
questions about the crisis in Syria or immigrant rights in the US, I’M YOUR GIRL. If you want to talk about goals for
college or classes or life in general, I’m an old fart. I like to think of myself as wise, but I really just like long
conversations late at night. I talk too much. But I like to listen!! Tell me about the fellowships you want to see up, even if
it’s super weird, and I’ll do my best to see it through! Have fun guys, pledging is a once in a lifetime experience. Enjoy :D
Historian’s Welcome
Tin Tran (Alpha Iota)
Hello Alpha Lambda ! For those of you who haven’t met me yet, my name is Tin Tran
and I will be your Historian for this term! I will be in charge of webisodes and re-
enlightening you all about Chi Chapter history every chapter meeting. YAY :D I hope
that what I bring to you will be at least
somewhat entertaining.
Some people find me intimidating at first but
I swear I’m a nice person! Hm…random
facts…I love the color yellow. You’ll
probably notice it when I have my phone and
laptop out. I use to work at a smoothie / boba
shop so I’m like the boba master. I love
playing / watching tennis, so if you ever want
to watch or play…let me know! Also, I’m a
huge fan of Rupaul’s Drag Race. Yay for
Season 6!! Ugh, please don’t judge me. But if
you ever want to join me. MONDAY
NIGHTS ARE DRAG NIGHTS :D
I am a fourth year biochemistry major from
Bay Point, California. I pledged Alpha Iota
term, Spring 2013 as a third year. I’m actually
a transfer student from Diablo Valley College,
so this is only my second year here! This is
my first and most likely my last time on excomm so I will do my very best as Historian.
Honestly, I pledged Alpha Phi Omega because I wanted to find my group of people that I
can call friends here at UCLA. And nothings better than a community service fraternity,
right? I have no regrets pledging for Alpha Phi Omega. Never have I ever felt so much
support from a group of people and I definitely wouldn’t be the person that I am today if I
had not joined. I hope you all enjoy pledging and remember the more effort you put into
it, the more you get out of it.
Interchapter Chairs’ Welcome
Olivia Pardo (Alpha Zeta)
HERRO!
Oh man. What to say, what to
say... I'm not exactly sure what
to put in this blurb because I
suck at these kinds of things so
I guess I'll just ramble on.
Anyway, I'm Olivia Pardo...
fourth-year Biology major. I
LOVE basketball and running.
I pretty much work out every
day. Probably explains why I'm
so muscular. Next time you see
me, look at my legs. They're
just super ginormous.
HAHAHA. But yeah, I just feel
super good after a work-out,
especially since I eat so much. I
love to freakin' eat. My friends
don't understand how I can fit
so much food in my little body,
but whatevs. Food is
wonderful. Yay.
So to talk about APO! I pledged Alpha Zeta, about two years ago. Honestly, pledging was one
of the most fun and stressful times in my college experience thus far, and I absolutely do not
regret any of it. I really can't wait to meet each and every one of you. We'll be best friends...
maybe, I don't know. But back to the topic! I'm your Interchapter Chair this term. I work with
fellow IC chairs from other schools so we can make cool events so y'all can hang out! It'll be
fun! ^__^
Good luck with everything! Remember that Excomm and I are here for you! Can't wait to see
you all cross!
CAC’s Welcome
Kevin Lee (Alpha Alpha)
Hey Alpha Lambda/Yuna Choi Class!
My name is Kevin Lee and I will be serving as your Chairman of the
Advisory Committee for the term.
Welcome to Chi Chapter and I hope you
make the best of the next several weeks to
come! Pledging is one of the most
memorable experiences throughout my
college career and I hope it's the same for
you. The great thing about APhiO is that
there's always so many people willing to be
there for you whenever you need
anything... and I really mean ANYTHING.
The leadership experience is life-
impacting, friendships you develop are
timeless, and the feeling of giving through
service is forevermore priceless. So make
pledging one of the greatest learning
experiences in your college career! But on
a serious note, if you have any questions
regarding my experiences here in Chi
Chapter as well as the post-grade life, just
give me a holler! Can't wait to meet every
one of you and I wish you the best of luck in pledging!
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
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?
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.
!
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, 20 Activated
2012 Fall Maura Harty Class, Alpha Zeta, 43 Activated
2013 Spring Anna Lee Class, Alpha Iota, 41 Activated
2014 Fall David A. Emery, Alpha Kappa 46 Activated
2013 Spring Yuna Choi, Alpha Lamda (YOU GUIES! :D)
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
2012 Fall Jessica Chen
2013 Spring Justin Olesen
2013 Fall Holly Fuong
2014 Spring Jessica Suhardjo
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 presidents.12
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.
!
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.
For You, By You
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
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
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:
" 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
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
Benefit Concert
Education
Publicity
Penny Wars
Service Brother of the Week
Philanthropy
Membership Committee
Spirit
Academic
Senior Affairs
Retention
Family Heads
Fellowship Committee
Banquet Chairs
IM Sports
Event Coordinator
Fellowship Assistant
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
Collection
Reimbursements
SAA Committee
Enforcement (KISS)
Attendance
ABEA
Historian Committee
Webisode/ Slideshow
ChiTrivia
Chapter Website
Termbook
BOTW
Interchapter Committee
Sectional
Regional
National
Dance Comp
Event Coordinators
Alumni Advisor
Committee
Policy
Spring 2014 Executive Committee
Chapter President
• Jessica Suhardjo (AZ)
Administrative Vice Presidents
• Joseph Chan (AI)
• Nicola Yip (AI)
Membership Vice-Presidents
• Jeremy Gozzip (AΘ)
• Melissa Ma (AΘ)
Service Vice-Presidents
• William Nguyen (AI)
• Jade Vo (AI)
Pledge Parent
• Sean Tran (AH)
• Annie Tran (AI)
Finance Vice Presidents
• Emily Neai-Proeung (AI)
• Jonathan Liu (AK)
Fellowship Vice Presidents
• Dianne Pham (AΘ)
• Michael Hung (AZ)
Historian
• Tin Tran (AI)
Sergeant-at-Arms
• Catherine Teotico (AI)
Interchapter Chair
• Olivia Pardo (AZ)
Chairman of the Advisory
Committee
• Kevin Lee (AA)
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 have 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 letís
make this a great term for the both of you.
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 thankyou
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 ONE Leadership position.
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. Completion of LAUNCH workshop.
Leadership development workshop offered by the National fraternity.
19. Attend ONE Leadership workshop.
These are offered by the Chapter and/or Section conferences.
19. Pass ALL Pledge Quizzes (90%).
There will be short quizzes given out at Pledge Meetings.
20. Attend ONE additional Fundraiser:
Raise funds to support your Pledge Class and Fraternity activities.
21. Complete ALL missions.
These are assigned by your pledge parents
22. 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!
23. 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.
24. Pledge Class Service Project
25. Pledge Class Active Event
26. 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 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: Maggie Chan
PM: Alvin Ho
2010 Spring Bryan Lam, Alpha Gamma Class
PM: Christina Chen
PM: Willis Chan
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
2012 Fall Maura Harty, Alpha Theta Class
PM: Winnie Banh
PM: Carlos Luna
2013 Spring Anna Lee, Alpha Iota Class
PM: Kevin Lee
2014 Fall David A. Emery, Alpha Kappa Class
PM: Hamilton Luu
PM: David Yuan
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.
To the right 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.
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 (usually Dykstra Tree), 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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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
Pledge Fellowship Committee
1. Organize Pledge Class Fellowship
2. Work with the Banquet Committee
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a. Select location, time, and theme of Banquet
b. Coordinate decorations, food, presentations
c. Pick DJ
d. Coordinate Flowergrams
e. 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 Pilsbury
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.
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
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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 can not go associate the first semester that you are
an active. Also, You may not go associate two term 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, . . . Thus, we were the 22nd chapter to be
founded.
Constitution & Bylaws - n. - We use these to help us run the chapter, and give
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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.
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 Cís 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.
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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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