What is Alpha Phi Omega?Who can join? Why should I join? How do I join? About Pledging Further Information Alpha Phi Omega is a coed national service fraternity dedicated to the principles of Leadership, Friendship, and Service. We exist to perform worthwhile service on the campuses where we have chapters and to equip future leaders with the tools they will need to lead effectively, responsibly, and ethically.
"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." It is the combination of Leadership, Friendship, and Service that makes us unique among college organizations. Many college clubs, including a number here at ETSU, perform community service. Many groups, including social fraternities and sororites, are bound by fellowship. A number of organizations, especially professional clubs and fraternities, stress leadership develpment. We are unique in that we combine all three as our guiding principles. It is a formula that has found favor with college students across the country. With over 300,000 members since our founding in 1925 and over 350 currently active chapters, Alpha Phi Omega is the largest Greek-letter organization in the country.
Because all people have the potential to be of service and to be leaders and friends, active membership in Lambda Alpha chapter of Alpha Phi Omega is open to all ETSU students who desire to become a Brother and successfully complete the prescribed period of pledging. Membership in Alpha Phi Omega is granted to those who complete the objective requirements of the pledging program. We do not discriminate against any group, nor do we choose members selectively. Although we are a fraternity, we do not have a house. Therefore membership does not require moving. Membership is open to all students, whether they live in a residence hall, a Greek house, or off campus.
Do you want to help others? If so, you've come to the right place.
"College should be more than the acquisition of facts and figures, it should also
broaden your experiences, expand and test your inherent abilities, and sharpen your social
skills." If you're like most students considering membership in an organization like Alpha Phi Omega, you've probably already decided that extracurricular involvement is an important part of the college experience. You probably know that students who are involved in clubs, sports, or other activities tend to be happier and earn better grades, as well as gaining valuable experience. What you may not know is why, out of all the possibilities out there, Alpha Phi Omega might be the right organization for you. Alpha Phi Omega is not only worthwhile for the member and for the community, it's also fun. Membership in Alpha Phi Omega means meeting new friends, both here at WSU and around the country. Fellowship events offer a chance to strengthen those friendships while having a good time. The service projects themselves aren't all work and no play, either. While you're having fun, you'll also become a better leader. The training and experience Alpha Phi Omega offers ensures that when you graduate and get out into the Real World, you'll be equipped to handle it. At the same time, you'll be doing worthwhile things in our four areas of service: service to the Fraternity, service to the campus, service to the youth of the world, and service to the nation as a participating citizen. In short, Alpha Phi Omega is a fratenity with strong ideals, a clear mission, and an effective program of Leadership, Friendship, and Service. If this all sounds good to you, you need look no further. "Alpha Phi Omega is destined to be one of the greatest college fraternities in the world
because it has as its foundation the highest ideals of the ages, the most perfect standard the
generations have been able to produce, a standard accepted by all nations, all religions and
all people, one where the motivating idea is to look for the good and try to do good to
everyone regardless of who or what belief, and furthermore has the practical application in
most commendable educational social service." To find out about joining Alpha Phi Omega, just send e-mail to April New, our Vice President of Membership, or contact any other Brother. If you've read this far, you've probably seen numerous references to pledging. Like many people, you may be unfamilar with the term or you may have some misconceptions about pledging. Pledging is the process by which new members are prepared for active membership in Alpha Phi Omega. During your pledging period you will be taught the principles of our Fraternity, the duties of a Brother to the school, Chapter, Fraternity, and Nation, and the benefits of membership in Alpha Phi Omega. You will also be given opportunites for practical leadership experience. The pledging period will last approximately one semester. It begins with the Pledge Ceremony and ends with the Initiation Ceremony. During this period the Pledge Class will elect its own officers, hold meetings, and perform a variety of projects. Recently many organizations have begun using terms other than "pledging" to describe their new member education program. This is because the term has, in the minds of some, become associated with hazing. Hazing has no place in our pledging program. It is contrary to state law, the policies of this university, our national and chapter bylaws, and our cardinal principles. If you choose to pledge, you will be treated with the same dignity and respect as any other member. Every aspect of the pledging program has a specific objective, and you should feel free to question the purpose of any activity. Pledging is enjoyable, worthwhile, and an effective means of preparation for active membership. If you have any further questions or are interested in joining, you can contact the appropriate people via the feedback page. |
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