APO Pledge Test 1

What is the purpose of Alpha Phi Omega?

Alpha Phi Omega shall be to assemble college students in a

national service fraternity in the fellowship of principles

derived from the Scout Oath and Law of the Boy Scouts of America;

to develop leadership, to promote friendship, and to provide service to humanity;

and to further the freedom that is our national, educational, and intellectual heritage.

Who founded Alpha Phi Omega?

Frank Reed Horton

How many charter members were initiated into Alpha Phi Omega?

14

When was Alpha Phi Omega founded?

December 16, 1925

Where was Alpha Phi Omega founded?

Easton, Pennsylvania

Lafayette College

Brainerd Hall 2nd floor

What is the name of Clemson University’s chapter of Alpha Phi Omega?

Gamma Lambda

When was Clemson’s chapter of Alpha Phi Omega founded?

October 6, 1940

What are the three cardinal principles of Alpha Phi Omega, listed in their traditional order?

Leadership

Friendship

Service

Please explain the story behind the founding of Alpha Phi Omega as it relates to the following:

World War I

Horton saw young navy recruits being court-martialed & resolved to uphold a “standard of manhood” to help young people get the right start in life

Please explain the story behind the founding of Alpha Phi Omega as it relates to the following:

the American Legion Banquet

Frank Horton met Herbert Horton (no relation) who introduced Frank to Scouting

Please explain the story behind the founding of Alpha Phi Omega as it relates to the following:

Boy Scouts of America

Impressed by religious tolerance of young people & realized that the Scout Oath and Law were the standards he was looking for

Please explain the story behind the founding of Alpha Phi Omega as it relates to the following:

Sigma Alpha Epsilon

Fraternity house of former Scouts whose morals and conduct inspired Horton to turn all of these thoughts into an organization: APO

What was decided about APO’s membership requirements at the 1976 National Convention in Atlanta?

Women can join as full members

Who currently holds the following National offices?

President

Disraeli Smith

Who currently holds the following National offices?

Vice President

Matthew Bailey

Who currently holds the following National offices?

National Executive Director

Bob London

What is Alpha Phi Omega’s policy on hazing?

Strictly forbidden

What are Alpha Phi Omega’s four fields of service?

Service to the fraternity, campus, community, and world

What is the passing grade on a Pledge Test?

80%

What are the names of the newsletters sent out within our Chapter once a week each and when are they sent out?

TWin APO (This Week in APO) – Sundays at noon

Midweek – Wednesdays at noon

When are our Chapter business meetings held and what is the dress code?

1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursdays of each month

Wear stitched letters or business casual