Alpha Day

Who is the founder of Alpha Phi Omega worldwide?

Frank Reed Horton

When and where was Alpha Phi Omega founded?

December 16, 1925 at 2nd Floor, Hoggs Hall of the Lafayette College, Easton, Pennsylvania (Alpha Chapter)

What are the three Cardinal Principles of Alpha Phi Omega?

Leadership, Friendship, and Service

Who brought the idea of a Scouting-based fraternity to the Philippines?

Sol Levy (an American Scout and APO alumnus)

Who organized Alpha Phi Omega in the Philippines and served as its first president?

Dr. Librado I. Ureta (Eagle Scout)

When and where was the first APO organization outside the U.S. (Alpha Chapter of APO-Philippines) established?

March 2, 1950 in Room 214 of the Nicanor Reyes Sr. Memorial Hall at Far Eastern University (FEU) in Manila

When and where was the Beta Chapter of APO-Philippines established?

National University on March 24, 1951

When and where was the first National Convention of APO-Philippines held?

Manila on September 13, 1953

What is the handclasp of the Philippine Alpha Phi Omega based on?

The Boy Scout handshake (differing from the U.S. version based on Thane J. Cooley)

What is the principal role of APO as envisioned by the Commission on Scouting?

Serving as Rover Scouts

What training is required for every APO applicant versus senior members?

Applicants must undergo first-aid training, while senior members are trained in rescue operations (Rescue 1925).

Who are recognized as the "tripartite founders" of APO (highlighted by H. Roe Bartle)?

Frank Reed Horton,

Herbert G. Horton, and

H. Roe Bartle ("The Chief")

Who designed the APO pin and drew the coat of arms?

Everett W. Probst

Who suggested the U.S. APO handclasp and the first National Treasurer (US)?

Thane S. Cooley

First National Secretary (US)

William T. Wood

Who wrote the Loyalty Pledge?

Elbert Kim-Hubbard

Who accompanied the founding of APO?

• Six advisers

• Thirteen undergraduates

Where is the National Office of the Supreme Council of the APO National Service Fraternity located now?

1490 East 42nd Street, Independence, Missouri 64055-7

When was APO (PH) registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission as a non-stock, non-profit, non-dividend corporation?

October 27, 1953

When was the First Sorority Chapter (Alpha Eta) of APO (PH) officially recognized by the National Executive Board?

September 17, 1968

When was the 18th Biennial Convention which declared APO Auxiliary Sorority as the official sorority of APO in the PH?

December 18, 1971

When did the National Biennial Convention of APO (US) allow women to be initiated as affiliate members?

1974

When did APO (US) formally accept women as full-pledged and bona-fide “Brothers”?

1976

When was APO Theta Zeta Chapter founded?

December 5, 1980

Who founded APO Theta Zeta Chapter?

Sem Soledad and Ruben Bulic

MOTTO

Be a LEADER,

Be a FRIEND,

Be of SERVICE

THE THREE CARDINAL PRINCIPLES

• LEADERSHIP,

• FRIENDSHIP, and

• SERVICE

THE TWELVE JEWELS

1. Trustworthy

2. Loyal

3. Helpful

4. Friendly

5. Courteous

6. Kind

7. Obedient

8. Cheerful

9. Thrifty

10. Brave

11. Clean

12. Reverent

THE SCOUT OATH

On my honor, I will do my best

To do my duty to God and my country.

The Republic of the Philippines, and 

To obey the Scout Law.

To help other people at all times.

To keep myself physically strong,

Mentally awake and morally straight.

THREE POINTS OF THE SCOUT OATH

1. Duty to God and country.

2. Duty to others.

3. Duty to self.

FIVE DUTIES AND OBLIGATIONS

1. Study hard for Alpha Phi Omega.

2. Respect Senior Brothers and Sisters.

3. Entertain visiting Brothers and Sisters.

4. Attend meetings and gatherings.

5. Pay all dues.

FRIENDSHIP DEVELOPMENT PHASE

1. Oath

2. Loyalty Pledge

3. Hierarchy of Loyalty

4. Standard Symbols

5. Colors

DO’S OF APO

1. Do greet your lord and ladies.

2. Be ready to serve your lord and ladies.

3. Do attend classes regularly.

4. Do attend meetings regularly.

5. Do maintain a solemn face.

6. Do memorize your APO notes.

DONT’S OF APO

1. Don't squeal.

2. Avoid recreation unless permitted.

3. Avoid smoking.

4. Avoid drinking liquor.

5. Avoid wearing jewelries.

6. Don't smile in front of your lords and ladies.