(updated: 10.27.09)

Good Evening Section 1 and 2 IC Chairs,

Hope everyone had a wonderful weekend, especially if you went to Fall Fellowship! Kent announced at the Fall Fellowship talent show that the Magic Mountain trip will indeed be taking place on Veteran's Day - November 11, 2009. Here are the details:

What: A day of roller coasters and junk food
When: November 11, 2009 @ 10:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Where: Six Flags Magic Mountain in Valencia, CA
Why: Section 1 & 2 bonding time
Who: All actives and pledges
How: Carpooling via your own chapter or with nearby chapters (it costs money to park)
Sign Up HERE!

For those who are unable to make it to Magic Mountain, there will be a dinner sometime after 6 PM. The location is to be determined (as Chi chapter will be assisting with this detail). The dinner can be counted as a separate fellowship. Feel free to start promoting this event because this is our one BIG section(s) wide event for this quarter! If you have any additional questions, feel free to email me back.

iLFS,
Cindy Tung
Section Two Fellowship Chair

Sign Up HERE!

Updated: 10.27.09!

Regionals is a biannual region 10 conference of Alpha Phi Omega. Brothers from across the region come together to conduct region business and to participate in workshops promoting leadership, friendship, and service. This year's Regionals theme is "APHIO & the Chocolate Factory", a Willy Wonka-based theme.

When:
Friday, December 18th to Monday, December 21st.

Location:
The Region X Conference will be held in Davis, California. All conference workshops and ceremonies will be held on the University of California-Davis main campus. Specific buildings and directions to those buildings will be available in late October or early November.
Register now! to secure a spot!

(updated 10.26.2009)

Alumni associations provide the opportunity for alumni to work with their peers to continue to live out our principles of Leadership, Friendship, and Service. Associations are registered groups of alumni living in a particular geographic region or former members of a particular chapter.

Maintaining connections with alumni is a vital part in keeping our traditions alive! In addition, you'd be surprised what incredible help they can be for information, resources, and experience... So, keep in touch with alumni near your area!

Click here to search established alumni associations by state...
Click here for information on starting an alumni association in your area...

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For many alumni, Alpha Phi Omega was one of their fondest experiences during their collegiate years. Unfortunately, times and commitments change and many lose touch with the Fraternity and its members after years of good times. The National Office is working hard to reconnect with alumni who may have been away for some time, but we need your help reigniting that relationship.

Take the lead and forward this message on to a fellow alumni who may not already be on the mailing list. Share with them the updates and changes and lead them back to the brotherhood they mean so much to.

This issue of Alumni Connection is all about updates and changes. From technology updates, to changing the world, we must do what we can to make the world a better place to live, lead and serve.

There is much more changing around here than just the leaves. Be a part of it and spread it around.

Best,

Alumni Connection Editorial Team

Fall Fellowship is in a week! For those of you that haven't registered on the Fall Fellowship website yet, please do so ASAP:

http://sites.google.com/site/fallfellowship2009

The late registration date has been moved to this Sunday, 10/18/09. You do not need to pay right away when you register for the event, but please send in your payment before Fall Fellowship. We cannot accept payment at the event. It is against SDSU campus policy.

-Fall Fellowship Committee.

(Update: 10.6.09)

APO IMPACT Live | Fundraising
Join us for a Webinar on October 13
Space is limited.
Reserve your Webinar seat now at:
https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/343348155
Every chapter needs money to maintain its operations, but what if your chapter doesn't have enough to meet its operating needs? How can your chapter meet those needs without dipping into your own pockets? Why not try fundraising! Learn about the different types of fundraisers your chapter can plan and the steps to make raising money simple and successful.

Title: APO IMPACT Live | Fundraising
Date: Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Time: 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM EDT
After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Webinar.


APO IMPACT Live | Retention
Join us for a Webinar on October 28
Space is limited.
Reserve your Webinar seat now at:
https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/747168051
This session will cover aspects of chapter retention, from retaining new brothers to the more experienced brothers. How do we provide motivation to the chapter membership? And keep the motivation going? How do we as a chapter keep our sand in the box?

Title: APO IMPACT Live | Retention
Date: Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Time: 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM EDT

After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Webinar.
System Requirements
PC-based attendees
Required: Windows® 2000, XP Home, XP Pro, 2003 Server, Vista

Alpha Phi Omega is committed to NO hazing as stated in our Bylaws:
(updated: 9.29.09)
Article XV
HAZING
There shall be no hazing or informal initiation in connection with the functions of this Chapter. Any mistreatment of Pledges, Members or other persons at any time shall be considered a violation of the purposes of this Chapter and of the National Fraternity.

We are proud to be committed 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 without hazing! Ask your chapter to Join the cause!!!
Join the Cause:
http://www.stophazing.org/join.htm

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From StopHazing.org

Denial of the problem of hazing and dismissing hazing as harmless are two major barriers to eliminating hazing and promoting positive change. The following definition is offered to help address these common myths about hazing:

1. Hazing is a serious social problem.
2. Hazing is about power and control over others.
3. Hazing is humiliating and degrading.
4. Hazing harms people.
5. Hazing hurts relationships and group trust.
6. Hazing is a community issue.

(Info from: http://www.stophazing.org/redefined.htm)
For more definitions of Hazing: http://www.stophazing.org/definition.html

Fraternally,
Johnny Ku
Section One
Alpha Phi Omega

updated: 8.31.09

Notice the Fires?
Volunteer Opportunities to help!
Information from: www.laworks.com

Many people want to volunteer in response to the fires burning in Los Angeles County. The most important thing you can do, however, is to not self-deploy to a fire-affected area, shelter, or other area where fire response or recovery is taking place. The situation remains unpredictable and extremely dangerous, and trained first-responders continue to struggle to get a handle on the fires.

Updates on the fires, including evacuation notices and road closures, can be found at the L.A. County Fire Department website L.A. County Fire Department as well as the California Emergency Management Agency website.

The best way for you to help is to be part of an organized response. L.A. Works, in partnership with the Volunteer Center of Los Angeles, has created an L.A. County Fire Response Team to be ready to respond to volunteer needs as they are identified. We have begun surveying the situation in coordination with emergency response professionals, and as a member of the L.A. County Fire Response Team, you will be the first to be notified when the call goes out for volunteers.

To join the L.A. County Fire Response Team:

1) Create a member account @ www.laworks.com
2) You will be sent an activation email. (If it's not there, check your spam/junk folder.)
3) Complete by clicking here to join the team.


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September 11th, 2009
National Day of Service & Remembrance

As we near its 8th anniversary, L.A. Works supports the movement to transform September 11th into a National Day of Service & Remembrance. In addition to somber reflection, L.A. Works believes that we can honor the memory of those we lost by committing to service in our communities. Click here to see the many opportunities to volunteer in Los Angeles taking place the weekend of September 11th, including the opportunities below:

Food Sorting & Distribution
(L.A. Regional Foodbank)

Activities with Teens
(Aviva Family Center)

Young Storytellers Mentor Training
(Young Storytellers Foundation)