APO - Pledge Class Worksheet 1

Where was the first chapter of APO founded (College, City State)

Lafayette College, Easton, Pennsylvania

On what date was APO founded (Month, Date, Year)

December 16, 1925

Who is the founder of APO?

Frank Reed Horton

What are the central Cardinal Principles of APO?

Leadership, Friendship, Service

Where and When was the first National Convention of APO held?

St. Louis, Missouri, March 1-2, 1931

What organizations are the principles of APO based on?

The Boy Scouts

In whose honor is the pledge class named?

Tom Steen

Who was the second National President of APO?

Harold Bartle, aka "The Chief"

How many "Regions" are within the Fraternity?

18

Who is the current National President of APO?

Melody Martin

Who is the current National Vice President of APO?

Disraeli Smith II

What is the name of the National Magazine of the fraternity? How often is it published?

Torch and Trefoil, published quarterly

When were women first admitted into APO as full members?

1976

In what city and state is the National Office located?

Kansas City, Missouri

How often are the National Conventions held? When and Where will the next one take place?

Every 2 years, Philadelphia, PA in December 2025

What guidelines do we use in all of our formal meetings to ensure our meetings flow efficiently and everyone has a voice?

Robert's Rules

President

Bridget Fannon

Service Vice Presidents (SVPs) (2)

Katie Myers, Ella Sullivan

Membership Vice President (MVP)

Stephanie Fishkin

Fellowship Vice Presidents (FVPs) (2)

Abigail Chan, Joseph Hecht

Pledge Educators (2)

Sydney Chan, Charolette Sanford

Chapter Relations Officer (CRO)

Benjamin Sadorra

Sergeant at Arms (SAA)

Riya Shah

Rush Chairs (3)

Molly Alperowitz, Mary Callahan, Saachi Mehta

Historian

Nell O'hara

Chapter Treasurer

Kousalya Gaddam

Recording Secretary

Piper Stankiewicz

Alumni Secretary

Aiden Lash

Web Chair

Savior Msopa

Fundraising Chairs (2)

Angela Boley, Elli Papasava

Formal Chairs (2)

Caity Price, Amanda Radko

Advisor Chair

David Lai

Large-Scale Service Chairs (2)

Megan Fannon, Amy Heinz

Leadership Vice Presidents (LVP) (2)

Meredith Hecht, Mary Stocksclaeder

DEI Chairs (2)

Ashlyn Cooper, Sarah O'Brien

Abroad Chairs (EXTRA CREDIT) (2)

Alexandra Burstell, Mia Censoprano