NATIONAL SERVICE FRATERNITY
Timelines
Alpha Phi Omega Founding
December 16, 1925
Second Floor, Brainerd Hall (College YMCA Bldg.)
Lafayette College – Easton, Pennsylvania
“The first name suggested was Beta Sigma Alpha,
but this was discarded…”
The Lightbearer, November 1930
Alpha Phi Omega First Banquet
May 20, 1926
The Hotel Karldon
Easton, Pennsylvania
“On the menu booklet card was, ‘Once a Scout, always a Scout.’”
The Lightbearer, November 1930
The Lightbearer
February 1927
First Issue – A Two-Page Newsletter
“From inquiries and correspondence at the National Office, alumni and members need new light as to the progress of the Fraternity, and therefore this new light will be received with interest and appreciation by many.”
The Lightbearer, February 1927
Name, Insignia, & Trade Mark Protection
December 10, 1929
Trade Mark Certificate # 265.052
“Because of two local fraternities named Alpha Phi Omega in Baird’s Manual, this protection is vital. Ours is the only National Alpha Phi Omega. The locals have been notified of the
name protection by our fraternity.”
The Lightbearer, March 1930
Annual Founder’s Day Celebration
December 16, 1930
“Each year on December 16, a Founder’s Day Program should be conducted by each chapter. Invite alumni back. Have a banquet with college and Scout Officials present. Have speakers, music, songs, cheers, good fellowship and a report of progress and plans for the future.”
The Lightbearer, November 1930
APO Toast Song
May 1931
(Tune, “Alma Mater”)
by Dale T, Barllett, lota Chapter
The Lightbearer, May 1931
APO Coat of Arms Made More Beautiful
December 29, 1932
“The three trefoils in the upper right hand triangle have been changed to three flaming torches, symbolic of the three guiding principles of the fraternity: Leadership, Friendship and Service.
The three trefoils in the lower left hand triangle have been changed to three fleur-de-lis symbolic of the three promises of the Scout Oath: Duty to God and country, duty to others and duty to self.”
The Lightbearer, Fall 1933
The Lightbearer
October 1934
Vol. 9, No. 2
Last Issue – An Eight-Page Magazine
The Lightbearer, October 1934
Torch & Trefoil
December 29, 1934
Vol. 10, No. 1
First Issue, A Twelve-Page Magazine
Torch & Trefoil, May 1935
Alpha Phi Omega of the Philippines
November 1950
“In November 1950, Alpha Phi Omega of the Philippines was officially established. The Torch & Trefoil heartily congratulates the men in Manila whose vision, leadership & work have made possible the founding of their own service fraternity. It is anticipated that this international fellowship will soon spread to other Scouting nations.”
Torch & Trefoil, December 1950