Alpha Phi Omega History (APO-USA)Alpha Phi Omega Service Fraternity and Sorority is composed of men and women of the universities and colleges of the world affiliated with the international Scouting movement. It was founded on December 16, 1925 by Brod FRANK REED HORTON with 6 Advisors and 13 undergraduates at the 2nd Floor, Hoggs Hall of the Lafayette College, Easton, Pennsylvania, USA.The purpose of Alpha Phi Omega is to assemble college men and women in the spirit of Scouth Oath and Law, TO DEVELOP LEADERSHIP, TO ESTABLISH FRIENDSHIP AND TO PROMOTE SERVICE.Since 1925, Alpha Phi Omega has spread all over the United States with more than 600 chapters from coast to coast. The first National Convention was held on March 1-3, 1931 with 27 delegates present.The first national publication was the "Light Bearer" which was circulated as early as 1927. It is known as the "Torch and Trefoil". Brod Dr. Frank Reed Horton served as the first editor of both publications.The unique Alpha Phi Omega handclasp was devised and designed by Brod Thane S. Cooley, who was also the first National Treasurer. Brod William T. Wood was the first National Secretary. Brod Everett W. Probst designed the Alpha Phi Omega Coat of Arms. The Loyalty Pledge was written by Sir Elbert Kim-Hubbard.The National Office of the Supreme Council of Alpha Phi Omega National Service Fraternity is now located at 14901 E. 42nd St., Independence, MO 64055.
The Six Advisors were:
1. Brod John H. MacCraken
2. Brod Ray O. Wyland
3. Brod Herbert G. Horton
4. Brod Donald B. Prentice
5. Brod D. Arthur Hatch
6. Brod Harry T. Spengler
The Thirteen Undergraduates were: (Brod)
1. Everett W. Probst
2. Thane S. Cooley
3. William T. Wood
4. Gordon M. Looney
5. E.M. Detwiller
6. Lewis B. Blair
7. Donald H. Fritts
8. William W. Highberger
9. Donald H. Fritts
10. George A. Olsen
11. Robert J. Green
12. Ellsworth S. Dobson
13. Herbert Heinrich
Alpha Phi Omega – PHILIPPINES
In 1950, SOLOMON LEVY, a professional scout and friend of Brod Dr. H. Roe Bartle (a.ka. The Chief), then the National President of Alpha Phi Omega USA, came to the Philippines to help generate more interest among Filipino Scouts. Upon the urging of “The Chief”, he gave a short talk and distributed some three copies of Alpha Phi Omega publications. Questions and Answers National Constitution and By Laws and Ritual Rites and ceremonies to a group of Filipino Scouts. (Brod) LIBRADO I. URETA, an Eagle Scout and a graduate student at Far Eastern University, Manila was among the audience.
The story was of particular interest to a group of scouts at the Far Eastern University Manila. It may have been because the Alpha Phi Omega helped their library or because the idea of scouting-based fraternity just struck fertile ground. Brod LIBRADO I. URETA and a group of over twenty scouts and advisors began organizing work. On March 2, 1950 the first organization of Alpha Phi Omega outside the United States was established at the Nicanor Reyes Hall, Room 214, Far Eastern University Manila. It is known as ALPHA CHAPTER.
The charter members who served as the first National Officers were:
1. Librado I. Ureta (first National President)
2. Ignacio J. Sevilla Jr.
3. Romeo Y. Atienza
4. Guillermo R. Padolina
5. Godofredo P. Neric
6. Leonardo R. Osorio
7. Ralph G. Hawkins
8. Alfredo de los Reyes
9. Bonifacio V. Lascario
10. Lamberto T. Dominguez
11. Max M. Velasco
The Six Advisors were:
1. Brod John H. MacCraken
2. Brod Ray O. Wyland
3. Brod Herbert G. Horton
4. Brod Donald B. Prentice
5. Brod D. Arthur Hatch
6. Brod Harry T. Spengler
The Thirteen Undergraduates were: (Brod)
1. Everett W. Probst
2. Thane S. Cooley
3. William T. Wood
4. Gordon M. Looney
5. E.M. Detwiller
6. Lewis B. Blair
7. Donald H. Fritts
8. William W. Highberger
9. Donald H. Fritts
10. George A. Olsen
11. Robert J. Green
12. Ellsworth S. Dobson
13. Herbert Heinrich
Alpha Phi Omega – PHILIPPINES
In 1950, SOLOMON LEVY, a professional scout and friend of Brod Dr. H. Roe Bartle (a.ka. The Chief), then the National President of Alpha Phi Omega USA, came to the Philippines to help generate more interest among Filipino Scouts. Upon the urging of “The Chief”, he gave a short talk and distributed some three copies of Alpha Phi Omega publications. Questions and Answers National Constitution and By Laws and Ritual Rites and ceremonies to a group of Filipino Scouts. (Brod) LIBRADO I. URETA, an Eagle Scout and a graduate student at Far Eastern University, Manila was among the audience.
The story was of particular interest to a group of scouts at the Far Eastern University Manila. It may have been because the Alpha Phi Omega helped their library or because the idea of scouting-based fraternity just struck fertile ground. Brod LIBRADO I. URETA and a group of over twenty scouts and advisors began organizing work. On March 2, 1950 the first organization of Alpha Phi Omega outside the United States was established at the Nicanor Reyes Hall, Room 214, Far Eastern University Manila. It is known as ALPHA CHAPTER.
The charter members who served as the first National Officers were:
1. Librado I. Ureta (first National President)
2. Ignacio J. Sevilla Jr.
3. Romeo Y. Atienza
4. Guillermo R. Padolina
5. Godofredo P. Neric
6. Leonardo R. Osorio
7. Ralph G. Hawkins
8. Alfredo de los Reyes
9. Bonifacio V. Lascario
10. Lamberto T. Dominguez
11. Max M. Velasco
