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Legislation for the Publications and PR Committee
| Submitted by Debra Salob, Epsilon Mu, University of Maryland at College Park | Publication/Public Relations Reference #: R-10 |
Proposal:
To include the Brotherhood Oath of Loyalty and Service in the Pledge Manual.
Rationale:
One of the points of the National Pledging Standards is that pledges should know and understand
the oath, so that they fully understand what is expected of them as brothers. It makes no sense
that this should be included in the standards without the oath itself being included in the pledge
manual.
| Submitted by Thomas G. Barnhill, Jr., Chapter President Alpha Rho | Publication/Public Relations Reference #: R-12 |
Proposal:
The National APO Slogan:
- Leadership and Friendship through Service.
Rationale:
This slogan would incorporate the three Cardinal Principles in a simple phrase. This phrase is
already used unofficially by some. By passing this proposal, the slogan would be officially
recognized by the Fraternity.
| Submitted by Richard E. Vehlow, Epsilon Zeta Chapter | Publication/Public Relations Reference #: R-18 |
Proposal:
The National Fraternity resolves to designate a week in October and a week in February as
'Fraternity Internet Awareness Week,' in which all members with computer access are
encouraged to set up a trial subscription with APO-L, APOSCC-L and any other pertinent
service- and fraternity-related discussion list or newsgroup, read the messages and post at least
one list-appropriate message to each.
Rationale:
Internet communication is the wave of the future, and the designated weeks are aimed at letting
all brothers know how electronic media and the fraternity can mix. The months were chosen
because they follow most rushes and precede most sectionals.
| Submitted by Richard E. Vehlow, Epsilon Zeta Chapter | Publications/Public Relations Reference #: R-19 |
Proposal:
The National Fraternity resolves to set aside a section in each issue of Torch &
Trefoil, whenever necessary, to accommodate requests to mention the passing of a
member of the fraternity.
Rationale:
Usually, only deaths of founders, important fraternity personalities, etc. have been mentioned in
the national publication, but in a fraternity, all brothers should share in the loss and remembrance
of a fellow brother, regardless of membership status.
| Submitted by Richard E. Vehlow, Epsilon Zeta Chapter | Publication/Public Relations Reference #: R-20 |
Proposal:
The National Fraternity resolves to include in the Pledge Manual and all other related biographies,
the dates of passing of all founders and noted fraternity personalities.
Rationale:
It makes no sense to have the death dates printed for all deceased personalities who have been
written about in various fraternity publications, including the Pledge Manual, but not for the
founding brothers, with the exception of Frank Reed Horton and on the recent passing of
Ellsworth Dobson. This proposal will simply provide the same complete information for all
deceased brothers that have biographical write-ups.
| Submitted by Richard E. Vehlow, Epsilon Zeta Chapter | Publication/Public Relations Reference #: R-25 |
Proposal:
The National Fraternity resolves to collect news articles about various fraternity events
nationwide and publish them in an annual scrapbook. In addition, video vignettes of news items
concerning Alpha Phi Omega shall be collected and combined into an annual highlight tape.
Rationale:
Sharing news items about APO events with all chapters help to encourage efforts to attract
community and media attention to fraternity activities. This may be done in conjunction with the
National Service Day yearbook, if passed.