Pledge Quiz - History Of Alpha Phi Omega

Alpha Phi Omega was founded on the principles of the Boy Scouts of America. This means that the organization follows and is guided by the same values and ideals as the Boy Scouts. This could include principles such as loyalty, helpfulness, and service to others. By being founded on these principles, Alpha Phi Omega aims to instill these values in its members and promote them through various activities and initiatives.

Frank Reed Horton is the correct answer because he is the full name of the founder of Alpha Phi Omega.

"This is the story behind the creation of Alpha Phi Omega. It is also the story of the beginning of the first chapter — the Alpha Chapter — at Lafayette College in Easton, Pennsylvania." - p. 10

"The...faculty approved the petition for recognition. On December 16, 1925, I conducted the Ritual Initiation at Brainerd Hall, second floor, and Alpha Phi Omega was born." - p. 10

"Alpha Phi Omega-Philippines is overseeing the development of APO-Australia and similar to APO-USA and Canada, once five active chapters are established they will establish an independent national organization. Currently (2007) there is one active student chapter operating in Austrailia." - p. 17

In 1976, women were admitted as full members into the National Fraternity. This indicates that prior to 1976, women were not granted full membership rights within the organization. This change in policy allowed women to have equal standing and participation in the fraternity, marking a significant milestone in its history.

"Once women were admitted as active members in Alpha Phi Omega, it was only a matter of time before they advanced into National leadership positions. In 1981, Kay Hairgrove (now Krenek), Beta Sigma ’79, was appointed to the position of National Publications Committee Chair by President C.P. Zlatkovich, Alpha Rho ’64, and in 1986, she was elected to the Board of Directors and served as National Service Chair. Since then, more than 20 other women have been elected to positions on the Board, including the Fraternity’s first female National President, Brother Maggie Katz, Gamma Pi ’80, who served as President from 2006 to 2010." - p. 16

"Mr., Dr., Mayor, Honorable — all are titles used to identify H. Roe Bartle. But to the brothers of Alpha Phi Omega, he will always be “The Chief”.- p. 11

There are indeed two - one is Frank Reed Horton, and the other is Herbert G. Horton, Scouting Advisor of the Alpha Chapter. "At the Fellowship Banquet of the 2004 National Convention in Denver, Past National President Lawrence L. “Pinky” Hirsch, M.D., presented additional insight into the Fraternity's founding...Pinky explained the founding of the Fraternity as a tripartite endeavor accomplished together by Frank Reed Horton, Herbert G. Horton and H. Roe Bartle." - p. 10-11

"The 1980s brought about renewed contact between APO-USA and APO-Philippines. Leaders in both organizations, including Presidents Earle M. Herbert (APO-USA) and Carlos “Caloy” Caliwara (APO-Philippines) concluded there was a need for an international coordinating body to promote the ideals of the Fraternity around the world. This resulted in the birth of the International Council of Alpha Phi Omega (ICAPO) at the 1994 DallasFort Worth APO-USA Convention with the signing of the charter document." - p. 17

"The 2006 National Convention in Louisville, Kentucky, furthered the Fraternity’s commitment to openness and inclusiveness by adopting a resolution acknowledging “that open membership requires that the opportunity to pursue membership is open to all students as described in Article III Section I [of the National Bylaws] without gender implication” and calling for the establishment of a student-led committee “to facilitate implementation of this policy.” The resolution charged the committee to “streamline the process of bringing all chapters into compliance with the open membership policy as stated in the National Bylaws by the 2008 National Convention.”" - p. 16

"On March 2, 1950, in Room 214 of the Nicanor Reyes Sr. Memorial Hall, the first organization of APO outside the U.S. was established by Dr. Ureta’s group of over 20 Scouts and advisors. Far Eastern University became Alpha Chapter of the Alpha Phi Omega of the Republic of the Philippines (APO-Phillippines)." - p. 16

"In the early years, decisions of the Fraternity were made by mail. The first actual assembly of delegates in zonvention was March 1-2, 1931 in St. Louis. By that date, the Fraternity had grown to 18 chapters. Seven of the chapters were represented at the National Convention by a total of 23 students and advisors." - p. 14

"I created the name Alpha Phi Omega, the motto and the Greek words and their meaning and wrote the Ritual. Everett W. Probst designed the pin and drew the coat of arms. Thane S. Cooley suggested the handclasp. Ellsworth S. Dobson and Gordon M. Looney helped write the Fraternity’s Constitution and Bylaws." - p. 10

"Forty-one biennial National Conventions have been held (two were skipped in 1942 and 1944 because of World War II)....The 42nd National Convention will be held in Anaheim, California in 2012." - p. 14