Do not pass up this chance to make your own
Alpha Phi Omega memories. I guarantee you will
be glad you participated. See you there!
"Now is the time for all people to come to the
aid of their fraternity." Although it sends up an
alarm, that is not what I mean to imply. Every
two years, our membership gathers to review
legislation and to take actions which will set
the direction of the Fraternity for the futui
On some occasions these actions may
impact only the next two years such as
the selection of the areas of emphasis for
our service program such as Personal
Safety and Natural Disaster
Preparedness. On other occasions these
actions have changed the very makeup of
our Fraternity such as a change in policy
to open our membership to all sectors of
the student population. Whatever the legislation may be, the voting delegates
are gathered in assembly to review, debate and cast their ballots to set this
direction.Prior to December, you have an opportunity to set the tone and the direction of the National Convention. By September 28, 1996, any legislation to be deliberated must be sent to the National Office for dissemination to the chapters. The legislation can run the gamut from changes to pledge standards to changes in the composition of the Board of Directors. It may be suggestions for our programs of emphasis for our service programs or it may be a suggestion for the next host city for a future National Convention. It may even be changes to the Toast Song to allow for more inclusive language. Whatever the legislation, it will be reviewed and discussed by your fellow members for final presentation to the voting body. This is the process that determines the future of our Fraternity.
To be able to participate in the voting and deliberative process though, you must be in attendance. So make your plans to be in Phoenix on December 27- 30, 1996, as more than 2,500 of our members gather and share in the fellowship that can only be our National Convention. Besides all of the educational events and leadership training sessions, there will of course be ample opportunities to meet and greet vour fellow members from around the country and around the world.
I recall my first national convention. My chapter chartered a bus to Denver, Colorado in 1972. Thus began what would be an unforgettable adventure. From meeting national officials like H. Roe Bartle, to staying up all night serving on a reference committee, to singing the Toast Song with over 1,000 voices it was an experience long to be remembered.
Do not pass up this chance to make your own
Alpha Phi Omega memories. I guarantee you will
be glad you participated. See you there!