Everything you ever wanted to know about Alpha Phi Omega and finally got around to asking.

A The Fraternity has eight paid staff members, all of whom work in the APO National Office at
14901 East 42nd Street,
Independence, Missouri 64055. They are:

• Patrick Burke, National Executive Director. Pat is the Fraternity's chief operating officer.

• Judy Mitchell, Director of Chapter Services. Judy provides support for chapters, petitioning groups and interest groups.

• Marilyn Tischinski, Registrar. Marilyn processes all membership applications, certificates, cards, etc.

• Linda Secrist, Accountant. Linda processes all payments to the Fraternity, such as pledge and initiation fees, payments for service pins and merchandise, etc. She also assists the National Executive Director in providing support for the national finance and fund-raising programs.

• Peggy Farrell, Administrative Assistant. Peggy assists the National Executive Director in providing support for national programs in areas such as leadership development, service, public relations and international relations.

• Donna Dilse, Administrative Assistant. Donna assists the Director of Chapter Services in working with membership reports, chapter correspondence and convention registrations.

• Anita Goddard, Mail Clerk. Anita processes all orders for Fraternity pins, publications and merchandise.

• Judith Weaver, Receptionist/Secretary. Judith answers all incoming telephone calls and assists the National Executive Director with alumni projects, correspondence for fund-raising programs, as well as support for our Torch & Trefoil publication.

A Nationals" is a shorthand term that, depending on context, refers to various aspects of the National Fraternity. For example, when somebody talks about sending membership applications to Nationals, the term refers to the National Office. On the other hand, when people talk about going to Nationals, they're talking about going to the National Convention. Whatever the context, however, it is important to keep in mind that "Nationals" is not some faceless institution. It is, rather, the collective Fraternity; each of us is as much a part of "Nationals" as we are a part of our local Chapter.

A An amendment is a change to one of the Fraternitys governing documents, rituals or ceremonies or to the Toast Song. A three-fourths vote of the National Convention is required to adopt an amendment. A resolution is statement of the Convention's position, opinion, preference, appreciation, instruction or direction regarding a particular topic or issue. A resolution requires a simple majority vote to be adopted.