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	he history of [[Alpha Phi Omega]] then is a story of [[Leadership]], [[Friendship]] and [[Service]]. Since the founding at Lafayette College in 1925, more than 255,000 students have participated in this nationwide Brotherhood. From a single [[chapter]] in 1925, this National Service Fraternity has grown to 717 chapters.		The history of [[Alpha Phi Omega]] then is a story of [[Leadership]], [[Friendship]] and [[Service]]. Since the founding at Lafayette College in 1925, more than 255,000 students have participated in this nationwide Brotherhood. From a single [[chapter]] in 1925, this National Service Fraternity has grown to 717 chapters.

	Following the [[charter\|chartering]] of Beta Chapter at the University of Pittsburgh, three more [[chapter\|chapters]] were [[charter\|chartered]] in 1927--Gamma at Cornell University on February 17, Delta at Auburn University on November 8, and Epsilon at Northeast Missouri State University on December 13. And with the chartering of the sixth chapter--Zeta at Stanford University--on May 19, 1928, [[Alpha Phi Omega]] in its first four years had spread from the East to the South to the Midwest and all the way to the Pacific Coast. The Fraternity has continued to grow, having [[charter\|chartered]] more [[chapter\|chapters]] than any other collegiate organization.		Following the [[charter\|chartering]] of Beta Chapter at the University of Pittsburgh, three more [[chapter\|chapters]] were [[charter\|chartered]] in 1927--Gamma at Cornell University on February 17, Delta at Auburn University on November 8, and Epsilon at Northeast Missouri State University on December 13. And with the chartering of the sixth chapter--Zeta at Stanford University--on May 19, 1928, [[Alpha Phi Omega]] in its first four years had spread from the East to the South to the Midwest and all the way to the Pacific Coast. The Fraternity has continued to grow, having [[charter\|chartered]] more [[chapter\|chapters]] than any other collegiate organization.

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	~~The~~ history of [[Alpha Phi Omega]] then is a story of [[Leadership]], [[Friendship]] and [[Service]]. Since the founding at Lafayette College in 1925, more than 255,000 students have participated in this nationwide Brotherhood. From a single [[chapter]] in 1925, this National Service Fraternity has grown to 717 chapters.		he history of [[Alpha Phi Omega]] then is a story of [[Leadership]], [[Friendship]] and [[Service]]. Since the founding at Lafayette College in 1925, more than 255,000 students have participated in this nationwide Brotherhood. From a single [[chapter]] in 1925, this National Service Fraternity has grown to 717 chapters.

	Following the [[charter\|chartering]] of Beta Chapter at the University of Pittsburgh, three more [[chapter\|chapters]] were [[charter\|chartered]] in 1927--Gamma at Cornell University on February 17, Delta at Auburn University on November 8, and Epsilon at Northeast Missouri State University on December 13. And with the chartering of the sixth chapter--Zeta at Stanford University--on May 19, 1928, [[Alpha Phi Omega]] in its first four years had spread from the East to the South to the Midwest and all the way to the Pacific Coast. The Fraternity has continued to grow, having [[charter\|chartered]] more [[chapter\|chapters]] than any other collegiate organization.		Following the [[charter\|chartering]] of Beta Chapter at the University of Pittsburgh, three more [[chapter\|chapters]] were [[charter\|chartered]] in 1927--Gamma at Cornell University on February 17, Delta at Auburn University on November 8, and Epsilon at Northeast Missouri State University on December 13. And with the chartering of the sixth chapter--Zeta at Stanford University--on May 19, 1928, [[Alpha Phi Omega]] in its first four years had spread from the East to the South to the Midwest and all the way to the Pacific Coast. The Fraternity has continued to grow, having [[charter\|chartered]] more [[chapter\|chapters]] than any other collegiate organization.

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	The history of [[Alpha Phi Omega]] then is a story of Leadership, Friendship and Service. Since the founding at Lafayette College in 1925, more than 255,000 students have participated in this nationwide Brotherhood. From a single chapter in 1925, this National Service Fraternity has grown to 717 chapters.		The history of [[Alpha Phi Omega]] then is a story of [[Leadership]], [[Friendship]] and [[Service]]. Since the founding at Lafayette College in 1925, more than 255,000 students have participated in this nationwide Brotherhood. From a single [[chapter]] in 1925, this National Service Fraternity has grown to 717 chapters.

	Following the chartering of Beta Chapter at the University of Pittsburgh, three more chapters were chartered in 1927--Gamma at Cornell University on February 17, Delta at Auburn University on November 8, and Epsilon at Northeast Missouri State University on December 13. And with the chartering of the sixth chapter--Zeta at Stanford University--on May 19, 1928, [[Alpha Phi Omega]] in its first four years had spread from the East to the South to the Midwest and all the way to the Pacific Coast. The Fraternity has continued to grow, having chartered more chapters than any other collegiate organization.		Following the [[charter\|chartering]] of Beta Chapter at the University of Pittsburgh, three more [[chapter\|chapters]] were [[charter\|chartered]] in 1927--Gamma at Cornell University on February 17, Delta at Auburn University on November 8, and Epsilon at Northeast Missouri State University on December 13. And with the chartering of the sixth chapter--Zeta at Stanford University--on May 19, 1928, [[Alpha Phi Omega]] in its first four years had spread from the East to the South to the Midwest and all the way to the Pacific Coast. The Fraternity has continued to grow, having [[charter\|chartered]] more [[chapter\|chapters]] than any other collegiate organization.

	In the very early years, decisions of the National Fraternity were made by mail. The first actual assembly of delegates in convention was in St. Louis, Missouri, March 1 and 2, 1931. By that date the Fraternity had grown to 18 chapters. Seven of the chapters were represented at the convention by a total of 23 students and advisors.		In the very early years, decisions of the National Fraternity were made by mail. The first actual assembly of delegates in convention was in St. Louis, Missouri, March 1 and 2, 1931. By that date the Fraternity had grown to 18 [[chapter\|chapters]]. Seven of the [[chapter\|chapters]] were represented at the convention by a total of 23 students and advisors.

	Thirty-eight biennial National Conventions have been held (two were skipped in 1942 and 1944 because of World War II). A special Constitutional Convention was held in 1967.		Thirty-eight biennial National Conventions have been held (two were skipped in 1942 and 1944 because of World War II). A special Constitutional Convention was held in 1967.

	At the 1931 Convention, the presiding officer was [[Frank Reed Horton]]. He had served as Supreme Grand Master (National President) from the beginning of the organization until that time. The convention elected Dr. [[H. Roe Bartle]] to succeed our Founder as Supreme Grand Master.		At the 1931 Convention, the presiding officer was [[Frank Reed Horton]]. He had served as Supreme Grand Master (National President) from the beginning of the organization until that time. The convention elected [[H. Roe Bartle\|Dr. H. Roe Bartle]] to succeed our Founder as Supreme Grand Master.

	For years, [[Alpha Phi Omega]] state conventions were held. Today chapters are grouped in "sections" and "regions." There are 54 sections in 11 regions across the country. Sectional and Regional Conferences are a very important part in our Fraternity operation. They foster good fellowship and helpful exchange of ideas for the advancement of our service program.		For years, [[Alpha Phi Omega]] state conventions were held. Today chapters are grouped in "sections" and "regions." There are 54 sections in 11 regions across the country. Sectional and Regional Conferences are a very important part in our Fraternity operation. They foster good fellowship and helpful exchange of ideas for the advancement of our service program.

	At the 1976 National Convention in Atlanta, Georgia, the delegates voted to open the ranks of full membership to women, thereby making the Alpha Phi Omega experience available to all students.		At the 1976 National Convention in Atlanta, Georgia, the [[delegates]] voted to open the ranks of full membership to women, thereby making the [[Alpha Phi Omega]] experience available to all students.

Anonymous at 03:09, 26 May 2005

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The history of [[Alpha Phi Omega]] then is a story of Leadership, Friendship and Service. Since the founding at Lafayette College in 1925, more than 255,000 students have participated in this nationwide Brotherhood. From a single chapter in 1925, this National Service Fraternity has grown to 717 chapters.

Following the chartering of Beta Chapter at the University of Pittsburgh, three more chapters were chartered in 1927--Gamma at Cornell University on February 17, Delta at Auburn University on November 8, and Epsilon at Northeast Missouri State University on December 13. And with the chartering of the sixth chapter--Zeta at Stanford University--on May 19, 1928, [[Alpha Phi Omega]] in its first four years had spread from the East to the South to the Midwest and all the way to the Pacific Coast. The Fraternity has continued to grow, having chartered more chapters than any other collegiate organization.

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

Thirty-eight biennial National Conventions have been held (two were skipped in 1942 and 1944 because of World War II). A special Constitutional Convention was held in 1967.

At the 1931 Convention, the presiding officer was [[Frank Reed Horton]]. He had served as Supreme Grand Master (National President) from the beginning of the organization until that time. The convention elected Dr. [[H. Roe Bartle]] to succeed our Founder as Supreme Grand Master.

For years, [[Alpha Phi Omega]] state conventions were held. Today chapters are grouped in "sections" and "regions." There are 54 sections in 11 regions across the country. Sectional and Regional Conferences are a very important part in our Fraternity operation. They foster good fellowship and helpful exchange of ideas for the advancement of our service program.

At the 1976 National Convention in Atlanta, Georgia, the delegates voted to open the ranks of full membership to women, thereby making the Alpha Phi Omega experience available to all students.