Minutes: 2/24/08

Alpha Phi Omega Meeting 2/24/08
Attendance: Diana, Jeannie (P), Heather, Molly, Erin F., Lauren Barry (P), Abbey
Matthews (P), Samantha Perry, Renee, Ali, Tricia, Jillian, Kate, Daria, Jacob,
Rebecca, Ryan, Brendan, Eric, Sam T., Shawn, Alana, Sam Peetros, Rachel,
Yukeshan

SVP:

We have a service log in the office. Brothers, please write your service hours
in it. 20 Hours are required for the semester. 10 hours are required by March 25
or you will be an associate brother, and will loose your voting privileges for
the semester,. (In which case you will need to write a letter to e-board
explaining why you have not done your hours).

Frank’s Troop – Every Wednesday 700-830pm
St. Johns Episcopal Church, Rt. 9 in Northampton
Shawn will be in the office at 630 to give rides.

Prison Book Project Every Sunday 1-4
We put together packages for Prisoners in Texas and New England with books that
have been donated.
Congregational Church
243 River Road (Rt. 47)
North Hadley, MA

Security- Event Fri Feb 29th 7pm - 2am (645pm)
Contact: Sam Perry

March 4 – Up till Dawn
We will be mailing letters to St. Jude’s children’s hospital for donations.

March 7 – Potential Security Event

March 8 and 29 – Merit Badge University 800am – 230pm (Registration starts at
830)
Teach merit badges to Boy Scouts for the local council and others. If you need
audio visual let Tricia know.

April 12 – Alpha Phi Omega’s 5K Road Race

Fri-Sat April 18-19 – Relay for Life

Mon April 21 – Boston Marathon

Thurs Apr 24 – WGBY Wine and Dine Auction 9pm - 1130pm
Need to answer phones, run bids and record on whiteboard

Thurs May 1 –Locks for Love Hair Drive
Jillian will be putting up flyers. Any help is appreciated.

Special Olympics Sat’s 10-12 at Northampton Bowl

MVP:

Fri-Sun Feb 29-March 1 Pledge Retreat
Chesterfield Scout Reservation
Pledges and Pledge Trainers go up Friday night
Brothers go up Saturday morning about 9 or 10 for the service project.

Do you have dietary restrictions for pledge retreat or are interested in a
different meal? Let Sam T. know.

FVP:

Thurs 2/28 – Bowling 9pm (Meet in the office at 830)

May 10 – Banquet
Marriott Hotel on Rout 9.
Cocktail hour from 5-6
Dinner at 6.

Founder’s day will be the afternoon of May 10.
Glassware – If you have any ideas, let Sam Peetros know.

Blue and Gold Competition
Two teams will be determined. GET EXCITED!

May 2-4 – Cabin

AVP:
Keep the office clean, please!

We will be creating an end of the semester newsletter. If anyone wants to
contribute/ write something for it contact either Alana or myself.

Anyone interested in Historian?

Treasurer:
Dues:
Due Feb 24 - Brothers $55
Due March 1 - Pledges $67
If you have a problem paying, talk to Yukeshan.
Checks made out to Alpha Phi Omega.
5 dollars a day if you are late and have not spoken to Yuke.

Is anyone interested in being the fundraising chair?

Old Business:
Use goodsearch.com.
Every time and every day you search for something, as long as you select APO as
your group, we will receive one penny. APO will also receive a percentage for
every time you purchase something from the goodshop.com mall. However, please
use this website correctly. There is a disclaimer that any fraudulent usage or
false searching will lead to APO loosing the opportunity to be registered for
this website.

National Convention – Dec 27-30, 2008
We are running the work shops committee for Nationals.
Heather needs to be there on Dec 26th at noon. She will need help putting
together packets and bags for the attendants of the convention.
Sheraton Hotel in Boston.
Hotel $104 per night, per room. (2 queen size beds)
Any questions? Contact Heather.

New Business:

Life Memberships?
$50 as an undergrad student.
$100 as an alum.

Announcements:

Study Hours? Talk to Brendan. The meeting room will be reserved after the
meetings to study.

Would anyone like to train for the Boston Marathon? Contact Shawn.