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What is Alpha Phi Omega?
Our Purpose
The purpose of this Fraternity shall be to assemble college students in a National Service Fraternity in the fellowship of the principles of Alpha Phi Omega; to develop Leadership, to promote Friendship and provide Service to humanity; and to further the freedom that is our national, educational and intellectual heritage. The rich heritage of Alpha Phi Omega is derived from the fellowship of the principles of the Boy Scouts of America as embodied in the Scout Oath and Law.
Our Goals
Alpha Phi Omega teaches us through our principles of Leadership, Friendship and Service that we are the architects of our own ambitions and that each of us has the opportunity to develop ourselves to be whatever we seek to be. In the area of Leadership, from within our own Fraternity, people are transformed from followers to leaders sometimes without really being aware of the development. I can happen gradually, or it might happen overnight -- today a follower, tomorrow a leader. Alpha Phi Omega seeks to develop friendship. By this we mean, it is not possible to establish a meaningful relationship with the thousands of Brothers across the nation or even with every Brother in a single Chapter. We believe it is possible, however, for all of our members to develop a sense of Brotherhood. Shared experiences and an understanding of our Fraternal history and goals provide a basis for our national Brotherhood.
Our chapter service programs provide many opportunities for the development of social awareness, friendship and leadership skills. Participation in our service program helps make Alpha Phi Omega the unique fraternal organization that it is.
Symbols of Alpha Phi Omega
Jewel: The Diamond
The most precious of all gem stones representing brilliance, luster, always increasing in value, and an expression of the greatest gift of love given.
Flower: Forget-Me-Not
A perennial flower with royal blue blossoms. It is everlasting, always remembered.
Tree: Oak Tree
We have all heard from a parent or mentor at least once in our lives the story of the sturdy oak tree that grew from a small acorn. The oak is stately, sturdy, and sheltering.
Colors: Blue and Gold
Our color of blue is a royal blue color. It is elegant, a sign of pure deed and thought. A color in our nation's flag.
Our color gold is called "old glory" gold. A color also found in the nation's flag. It represents the high value, respect, royalty, and a sign of love.
Bird: Golden Eagle
An eagle is often found as a standard or as a part of the seal of the nation. The golden eagle symbolizes strength, gracefulness, keenness of vision, and endurance.
Our Insignia
This badge, worn by thousands of members of Alpha Phi Omega, is the "Emblem of Campus Service." Students and faculty alike recognize and respect the activities for which it stands.
The ideals of Alpha Phi Omega are embodied in our Coat of Arms. Each part is rich in symbolism and relates directly to our history and purpose.
Last updated September 16, 2003
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