About Us

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Alpha Phi Omega is a national coeducational service organization founded on the principles of Leadership, Friendship and Service. It provides its members the opportunity to develop leadership skills as they volunteer on their campus, in their community, to the nation, and to the organization. With more than 400,000 members on over 375 campuses, Alpha Phi Omega continues to provide more service on more campuses than any other collegiate service organization.

For more information check out the National APO page here

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Pledging Process

The photos above are from our Winter 2016 pledge's big/little reveal.Every member of APO started as a pledge. It's an incredibly rewarding experience that will integrate you into the community of our organization.  To start, you'll need to complete the same requirements of any other APO member:

  • 3 Leadership Points: These are experiences that help you grow as a leader, from participating in a committee to chairing your own event.
  • 5 Fellowship Hours: A fellowship hour is any hour spent with other APO members when you're not volunteering. We plan movie nights, study sessions, even trips around Eugene.
  • 10 Service Hours: Our core purpose is service, so this requirement is the highest. We have plenty of volunteer opportunities all throughout the term in a wide array of areas.

Next, there are some requirements that are specific to pledges:

  • Pledge Class: Every week, we'll spend an hour learning about Alpha Phi Omega and its history. This will be preparation for the pledge test you'll take to be initiated. Don't worry, you'll get plenty of help.
  • Chapter Attendance: We have chapter meetings every week, and they're the best way to stay involved with APO. You'll need to be at those to stay updated in everything APO.
  • Ceremonies and Events: We have two formal ceremonies each term: Pledge Ceremony, where we introduce pledges to the organization, and Initiation, where admitted members will be formally initiated.

What We Do

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Leadership: Alpha Phi Omega is a great way to build your leadership skills. In addition to having officer positions within our local chapter, we have opportunities available in event planning, campus outreach, being a conference delegate, working with community groups and much more!

Fellowship: Not only do we focus on community service, but we also recognize the importance of friendship and making everyone feel welcome. We regularly have fun activities including game nights, potlucks, skating, bowling, pumpkin carving, retreats and just hanging out with our brothers.

Service: The primary purpose of Alpha Phi Omega is service. We are committed to serving in four ways: service to the University of Oregon campus community, to our community, to our nation as participating citizens, and to the members of APO themselves.

 

FAQ

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Frequently Asked Questions

 

Is APO a fraternity?

The answer is yes, although not in the way you would expect. Alpha Phi Omega is a national fraternity, but it's not associated with Greek Life. You can think of APO like one of the professional fraternities (for example: Alpha Kappa Psi, the business fraternity), except our primary focus is on community service and volunteering.

 

Are women allowed to join?

Yes! Historically, APO was only open to men, which is reflected in its designation as a fraternity. Now, we are open to students of any gender. However, we still incorporate some of the social aspects of fraternities and sororities, like the Big/Little program.

 

How big is the time commitment?

Approximately two to three hours per week. Meeting the requirements is easy and flexible: you can spread out your hours evenly across the term, or complete them in chunks. Most members simply sign up for events they find interesting, and end up with the requirements filled. (Pledges will need to plan more carefully.)

 

Is there any hazing involved?

Absolutely not. Our national bylaws prohibit any kind of hazing, and our chapter is fully committed to enforcing them.

 

What if my question isn't here?

We can't anticipate every question, so if yours isn't on this page, please contact us! One of our executive officers will be happy to help you out.

 

Events

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Everyone is welcome to attend APO events, even non-members! 

If you have questions about attending events contact our President Melanie Boylan (mboylan@uoregon.edu) or VP of Membership Josie Greer (jgreer@uoregon.edu). We encourage visitors at both chapter meetings (which occur every Wednesday at 6pm in Mckenzie 229) and service or fellowship events. 

Please check back during the start of the academic year for a calendar of events!

If you have information regarding an upcoming service event in the Eugene community please contact our VP of Service, Christina Joseph. 

 

Members

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Officers

Name Title
Melanie Boylan President
Josie Greer Vice President of Membership
Mkenna Puls Vice President of Leadership Development
Bree Fujino Vice President of Fellowship
Christina Joseph Vice President of Service
Lindsey Schaiger  Vice President of Finance
Maya Drucker Pledge Educator
Sofia Robin Recruitment Chair
Sarah Susman  Secretary
Mandi Severson Media Chair
Sydney Tran Historian
Brandon Gil Sergeant-at-Arms

Advisors

Name Title
Rob Macluan Scouting Advisor & 
Head of the Advisory Board
Douglas Bryant Faculty Advisor
Tom Akers Faculty Advisor
Melissa Clark Community Advisor
Thea Evenstad Community Advisor
 

For Brothers

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Below are resources for active brothers:

Events

Chapter Bylaws

National Bylaws 

Zeta Psi Standing Rules

Advisors Connections List

 

 

 

Sectionals

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The Sectionals Conference is a great opportunity for brothers in the Pacific Northwest to bond and share their experiences. Leadership, friendship, and service are the pillars of APO, and they will be the pillars of our conference - come out into the woods to learn to lead and serve with your friends and brothers!

To register for Sectionals click here, and for our facebook event page click here

Winter Newsletter 2016

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Contact Us

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         President Sabrina              (408) 393-6801     sabdulla@uoregon.edu

VP of Membership Melanie (908) 268-4524   mboylan@uoregon.edumboylan@uoregon.edu   mboylan@uoregon.edu

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