Alpha Phi Omega November 14th Fall 2017
President
â— Welcome ISU brothers! â— 2017 Region VI Conference 11/17-11/19 at Pheasant Run Resort in St. Charles, IL. â—‹ Service Project: Mooseheart residential facility. HS senior student care package â— Nominations Today! (Elections will be 11/28) â— There will not be chapter next week. Have a Happy Thanksgiving!!! rmacijun@iwu.edu
Regional Conference 11/17-11/19
â— As some of you may or may not know, this is the last year that Region VI will be made up of the same chapters as it is right now. APO is doing some restructuring, so this group of people will never come together in one place again once the new year starts. Therefore, the theme for the 2017 Region VI Conference is "Forget-Me-Not, Region VI." â— Registration: Students: $75 â— Mooseheart Service Event-care packages â— Pheasant Run Resort in St. Charles, IL *own transportation would be needed or carpool with other brothers. We can talk about hotel costs if needed*
Appalachia Service Project
College Service Project Programs Locations in Appalachia: Kentucky, North Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia Projects differing in lengths throughout the year: long weekends, over breaks. We can schedule whenever we want (advanced notice increases likelihood of enough spots available) Programs consist of: engaging with the surrounding community, providing home repair, and doing service together! Cost is $65 per person per day of trip They are also looking for summer staff if that is something you are interested in!
TitanThon!
â— (Previously called Dance Marathon) â— The event is on Saturday, February 10th from 4-10pm â— We would love to have an APO team! We need a captain! Volunteers? â— $15 to register Use this link to register: https://events.dancemarathon.com/event/iwutitanthon (People can begin to register once we have a team captain/team listed)
Nominations
VP Membership Amy G- A Fundraising Morgan- A Sergeant-at-Arms Andrew C- A VP Communications Sierra E- D Sara D- A Community Service? Sierra E- C
Community Service Events
It is nearing the end of the semester, so you need to be getting your 20 hours of community service done SOON. PLEASE SIGN UP AND VOLUNTEER! If you have outside hours (up to 5) please email me with a short description and how many hours I should credit you. Tuesday, November 14 â— Mooseheart Care Packages (please give me the supplies now) Tuesday, November 14 - Sunday, November 19 â— Babyfold Festival of Trees Thursday, November 16 â— Oakdale Family Fun Event (need 50 volunteers)
Community Service Events cont.
Friday, November 17 â— Mom2Mom/Lamb2Lamb Volunteering (Child Care) â—‹ Sign up on APO online and email the contact so she knows you are coming Saturday, November 18 â— America Recycles Day (Hansen) â— Sugar Creek Stewards Day (Nicole is going)
Treasurer
Hi I’m Kelsey! Payments: $35 pledge fee, $40 dues Cash and Venmo (@APO-OmegaEpsilon) are the payment options!! Don’t have the cash on you? Bring it next meeting or email kknodel@iwu.edu to try and work something else out!
Leadership
Back by popular demand, we will be doing the human knot after chapter! On a side note, I will be doing the EAC Sugar Creek cleanup this coming Saturday, 9am-noon I can drive 4 more, rides will be a first come, first serve basis - email or FB message me to claim your spot Be sure to sign up on APOonline as well as the EAC link nparmely@iwu.edu
Fellowship
Halloween party was a success! Pre-chapter subway Post-chapter Shirk-Out Holiday party?
Pledge Ed
Pledge Service Events: This Friday, November 10 at 4. We will be picking up trash at Franklin Park and drink hot chocolate at Harriet afterwards! Meet on steps of Ames at 3:50! Sign up on APO online
Membership- Welcome Pledges!
Membership
Birthdays! November 11 - Eva Alfred having fun picking up trash at Franklin Park during our pledge service event!
Brother of the Week Nicole Parmley!
Major Biology with a Psychology minor Favorite Class taken at IWU: She’s taking a Mayterm in HAWAII next year!!! Fun Fact: She lives on a farm and her high school had “Drive Your Tractor to School Day†She LOVES the Cubs! Favorite Food: BBQ Ribs Favorite TV show: Superstore
NEWS, ANNOUNCEMENTS, PROPS
TOAST SONG!
Here’s to Alpha Phi Omega, Loyals Brothers we, True to self and to each other Firm in loyalty. Daily working, daily striving, Ever more to be, Men of Alpha Phi Omega Our Fraternity. Brothers clasp the hands of brothers, Strong the circle we, Ever mindful, ever serving, All humanity. Now we raise our grateful voices, In our song to thee, Men of Alpha Phi Omega, May we always be.