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Alpha Phi Omega, 1996 National Convention
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Phoenix, Arizona, December 27- 30, 1996
- Where?
- Hyatt Regency, Civic Plaza (Downtown) - Fly into Phoenix "Sky Harbor" Airport
Call 800-233-1234 for reservations and request the APO rate - When?
- Plan to arrive by noon on Friday Dec 27 and leave after Monday night Dec 30
- How much will it cost?
- $ 35 for registration ($40 late fee)
$ 16 for 1st Banquet (Dec 28)
$ 19 for 2nd Banquet (Dec 30)
$ 50/night for a single/double/triple/quad (plus 10.35% tax = $55.18/night)
+ Transportation and Food (10% discount with Travel Discounters 1-800-355-1065
- code is APO or with Southwest 1-800-433-5368 - group ID number: B9486 before 12/17) - How can I afford it?
- Student activities money may be available through you school for voting delegates (check with your student government)
- Fundraising (don't forget to ask alumni)
- Save now
- Vote on decisions affecting the future of the fraternity: Membership Fees, Toast Song Changes, Policies and Rules affecting your chapter (each chapter is expected to send at least two voting delegates)
- Attend the best workshops APO has to offer from around the country: all-day Leadership Development Workshop, membership and recruitment, crafts and A Phi O, conflict management and massage and more.
- Provide service through events such as the sports memorabilia auction, ugliest brother on the board contest, making sandwiches and a canned food drive.
- Meet brothers from around the country at dances, alumni events, talent show, impromptu get-togethers and the APhiO Coffee Bar.
- Meet all the members of the National Board and the delegation from APO Philippines
- Sing the toast song with 2,500 other APO brothers
- Explore Phoenix: go on a hike, visit a museum or visit the GrandCanyon!
- December temperatures in Phoenix are in the 60's.
- The hotel has 5 elevators
- McDonald's, Subway and Taco Bell are two short blocks from the hotel.
- The nearby Arizona Center has clubs and shopping areas within two blocks of the hotel
- Everyone is encouraged to attend: pledges, petitioners, actives, staff, alumni and friends.
- Children are welcome
- Party at the Non-APO New Year's Eve block party on Mill Street in nearby Tempe
- The whole of Region X (Seattle to Arizona) is working to make this convention phun for all.
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