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Brief History
Alpha Phi Omega was founded by Frank Reed Horton at Lafayette College on December 16, 1925. The purpose of Alpha Phi Omega, in his eyes, was "to make Alpha Phi Omega an organization for college men who cooperated with all youth movements, especially Scouting." He anticipated that his "Service program would expand to help people in need everywhere and to do service on the campus of each Chapter." In 1976, Alpha Phi Omega became a coed organization. Currently, Alpha Phi Omega has over 300,000 members and 700 chapters. The organization's headquarters are located in Independence, Missouri.
Pledge Requirements:
- 15 hours of service (no more than 5 outside of A Phi O)
- 2 Fellowship events
- Attend all pledge meetings
- Attend 4 brother meetings
- With your Pledge Class, design and carry out Service, Leadership, and Fellowship projects
- Successfully complete a Board of Review
- Attend Initiation and Activation
Requirements for Active Membership:
- Perform 15 hours of service (no more than 5 outside hours)
- Attend all Chapter meetings, with no more than 3 absences
- Attend at least 2 Fellowship events
- Attend at least 1 interest meeting (beginning of semester)
- Attend at least 2 pledge meetings
- Attend both Activation (beginning of semester) and Initiation (end of semester)
- Submit all dues
Requirements for Associate Membership:
- Perform 7 hours of service
- Attend all Chapter meetings, with no more than 3 absences
- Attend at least 1 Fellowship event
- Attend at least 2 pledge meetings
- Attend at least 1 interest meeting (beginning of semester)
- Attend both Activation (beginning of semester) and Initiation (end of semester)
- Submit full National dues and half Chapter dues
Requirements for Special Active Membership:
- Perform 20 hours of service (no more than 5 outside hours)
- Attend at least 2 Fellowship events
- Attend at least 2 pledge meetings
- Attend at least 1 interest meeting (beginning of semester)
- Attend both Activation (beginning of semester) and Initiation (end of semester)
- Submit all dues
*Alternatives for or excusal from any of these requirements requires approval from the Executive Committee.