APO-USA is now on FacebookPosted on August 18, 2010 by Derek Cashman. Join APO USA on the most widely used Social media group . . . Facebook! Become a fan today by clicking here, then log into your Facebook account.  2010 Fall Pledge Class Namesake: James L. ChandlerPosted on August 18, 2010 by Derek Cashman. James L. Chandler is the National Fall Pledge Class Namesake for 2010. Brother Chandler served on the National Board of Directors as the Liaison to the Boy Scouts of America from 1991 until his retirement in 2008. He was initiated into the Omicron Tau Chapter at Alma College in 1965. He holds a B.A. in Social Sciences and a M.A. in Higher Education Administration from Michigan State University. He served as the Director of Human Resources Administration for the National Council of the Boy Scouts of America in Irving, Texas. Brother Chandler's Challenge to the pledges will be posted to www.apo.org in the near future. Hot Convention Planning TipPosted on August 4, 2010 by Derek Cashman. When booking flights to Atlanta for the 2010 National Convention, call 1-866-683-8368 and mention code ATL122710 to get 10% off online fares at AirTran when booking by phone. No additional charges for ordering by phone. Thanks to Edward Chang of Rho Pi (UCSD) for this tip! Section 1 Conference scheduled for April 3rdPosted on January 5, 2010 by Franklin Brodsky. The Section 1 Conference for 2010 has been set for April 3rd at the University of Southern California, Los Angeles hosted by the Alpha Kappa chapter. Co-chairs are Colleen H. and Sarah H. Section 4 Conference scheduled for April 10thPosted on December 21, 2009 by Franklin Brodsky. The Section 4 Conference for 2010 has been set for April 10th at California State University, Sacramento hosted by the Kappa Sigma chapter. More details to come.  Regionals was Wonktastic!Posted on December 10th, 2009 by Franklin Brodsky. The Region X Conference, APhiO & The Chocolate Factory, hosted by the Iota Phi Chapter at the University of California at Davis, on December 19-21, 2009 was a smashing success! Click here to go to the conference Facebook event page. There were 7 rounds of 4 concurrent workshop tracks, 2 LAUNCH courses, an EXPLORE, an ACHIEVE, and a DISCOVER, a Mr. and Ms. APhiO contest, amazing roll calls, and a fabulous banquet. Also, the region has approved a policy manual. Congratulations to Beth TomThe region has awarded a Distinguished Service Key to Beth Tom for her many years of dedicated service region-wide. Section 2 Conference scheduled for March 6thPosted on November 18, 2009 by Franklin Brodsky. The Section 2 Conference for 2010 has been set for March 6th at the University of Arizona, hosted by the Theta Iota chapter. Conference chair is Alison H. Alpha Phi Omega John Mack Scholarship RecipientsPosted on June 11, 2009 by Derek Cashman. Congratulations to the following Region X Brothers who are recipients of Alpha Phi Omega's John Mack Scholarship!
The complete list of scholarship recipients is here. Alpha Phi Omega Youth Service GrantPosted on March 12, 2009 by Derek Cashman. Congratulations to the Lambda Mu (California State University, Los Angeles) and Sigma Beta (University of Redlands) Chapters on receiving a Youth Service Grant for 2009! See other YSG recipients here. 4th Annual Region Ten Disneyland FellowshipPosted on March 5, 2009 by Derek Cashman.  On Saturday, August 8, 2009, brothers from all around the region and more will meet at the Happiest Place on Earth for a whole day of fun. Imagine rocking the Toast Song while careening the stellar masses of Space Mountain or fending off hitchhiking ghost from the Haunted Mansion using our fraternity hand sign. Also, we will all take a picture in front of the castle with our letters on around 4:00 pm. Everyone is welcome to come--the more the merrier! For more information, contact Duy Tran of Gamma Beta Chapter (ngocduy41@gmail.com). Also, APO Facebookers can RSVP on the event page. Congratulations to the Brothers of Region X!Posted on January 27, 2009 by Derek Cashman.  All of the brothers (and pledges) of Region X deserve a huge round of applause in 2008 for meeting their regional service goal of 100,000 service hours during the 2007-2008 academic years! The actual number of service hours recorded by all chapters in the Region was 107,806. Congratulations! As a reward, brothers in attendance at the 2008 National Convention in Boston, Massachusetts, were privileged to witness the shaving of Region Director Franklin Brodsky's head. His hair was completely shaved, with the assistance of Gamma Beta (SJSU) Brother Byron Pulu (pictured, left), and the long strands of hair donated to Locks of Love. Here are the BEFORE and AFTER photos! |
