Alpha Phi Omega Fraternity records 04.APOF Finding aid prepared by Courtney Dornburg This finding aid was produced using the Archivists' Toolkit June 19, 2018 Describing Archives: A Content Standard Eastern Michigan University Archives 2011 November 14 Halle Library, Room 310 Ypsilanti, Michigan, 48197 734-487-2673 lib_archives@emich.edu
Table of Contents Summary Information... 3 Administrative History Note... 4 Scope and Contents note... 4 Administrative Information...4 Controlled Access Headings...5 Collection Inventory... 6 Administrative Files...6 Alumni Relations... 7 Banquet Programs...8 By laws, Constitution, and History... 10 Felix & Book of Babble...10 Service Files...11 Minutes and Agendas... 12 Press & Publications...12 Photographs...13 Objects...14 - Page 2 -
Summary Information Repository Eastern Michigan University Archives Title Alpha Phi Omega Fraternity records Date [inclusive] 1980-2011 Extent 9.05 Linear feet 4 record center cartons, 2 archive boxes, 13 objects Language English Abstract The Alpha Phi Omega Fraternity collection documents the activities of the Alpha Phi Omega, a Service Fraternity on Eastern Michigan University campus. Materials are arranged into ten series: Administrative Files including correspondence, address lists, and event fliers, Alumni Relations, Banquet Programs from 1997-2010, By laws, Constitution and History, Felix & Babble Book, Press & Publications, Service Files, Photographs and Objects. The collection is almost a complete record of the activities of Alpha Phi Omega; however, there are no service files from 1993 until the present. Preferred Citation note Please cite materials from the University Archives in the following manner: Item. Collection Title. Eastern Michigan University Archives. - Page 3 -
Administrative History Note Founded in 1925, Alpha Phi Omega is a national coed service fraternity. Alpha Phi Omega is the largest collegiate service organization in the United States. Alpha Phi Omega is founded on three principles: Leadership, Friendship, and Service. The Lamba Phi Chapter at Eastern Michigan University was established in 1969. In 1976, the Chaper was placed on probation for the 1976-1977 school year for the 'unauthorized removal of property.' Scope and Contents note The collection Alpha Phi Omega Fraternity records contains banquet programs, clippings, constitution and by laws, minutes and agendas, photographs and memory books from the Alpha Phi Omega, a Service Fraternity on Eastern Michigan University campus. Records span from 1985 until 2011. The collection is arranged into ten series: Administrative Files, Alumni Relations, Banquet Programs, By laws, Constitution and History, Felix & Book of Babble, Press & Publications, Service Files, Photographs and Objects. The Administrative Files series contains Address Lists, Campus Life Information, Event Fliers and Information, Correspondence, and Website Information. The Banquet Programs series are limited to 1997 until 2010. The Felix & Babble Book series is the fraternity s memory books with daily thoughts from members. The Press & Publications series includes clippings, news, and Torch & Trefoil. The Service Files series only contains service files from 1994-2002 and service file directories from 1988-1992. The Photographs series documents the Fraternity in the late 1990s and early 2000s. A medal of service, five t-shirts, and a large fabric pedigree chart of the membership from 1956 to 1991 make up the Objects series. Administrative Information Publication Information Eastern Michigan University Archives 2011 November 14 Revision Description - Page 4 -
Addition of Family Tree 2017 March 10 Alpha Phi Omega Fraternity records 04.APOF Conditions Governing Access note Researchers are asked to request materials 24 hours prior to visiting the the University Archives. Controlled Access Headings Corporate Name(s) Alpha Phi Omega. Subject(s) College fraternities Eastern Michigan University Fraternities - Page 5 -
Administrative Files Collection Inventory Administrative Files Address Lists Text (32307023991442) Graphic materials (32307023997399) 1 1 2 3 Balance Sheets 1988 3 9 First Annual Spring Fling Certificate 1 2 Campus Life Information 1 3 Certificates 1966-2007 6 3 Chapter President Files Text (32307023290779) 6 15 - Page 6 -
Alumni Relations Text (32307023997399) 2 8 Correspondence 1 4 Correspondence with National Office 6 4 Disbandment Materials 3 11 Event Fliers and Information 1 5 Fall 2007-2008 1 6-7 id592 Lambda Phi Souvenir 1 8 Pledge Class 2010 2010-2011 6 12 Sectional Planning Materials 2 7 Student Gold Medallion Nomination 6 11 id587 Website Information 1 10 Alumni Relations - Page 7 -
Banquet Programs Newsletter Information 3 2 Old Certificates 3 3 Alumni Lists 3 4 General Files 3 5 Alumni Secretary Handbook 3 6 Proposal to honor former members 1993 6 10 Banquet Programs Banquet Book Mockups 2 2 id604 "Retro" 1997 1 11 "Singing in the Rain Banquet" 1998 April 24 1 12 "Swinging Through Winter" 1998 1 13 Walking Down the Red Carpet 1999 April 16 1 14 1999 December 9 1 15 - Page 8 -
Banquet Programs id616 "Stepping into the Future Banquet" 2000 April 14 1 16 id603 "Jungle Boogie" 2000 1 16 id610 "Follow the Yellow Brick Road to Service" 2001 1 17 id613 "Service with a Smile" 2002 1 18 id598 "Winter Wonderland" 2003 1 19 id619 Winter 2004 1 20 id609 "Hollywood" 2006 1 22 id601 "Tacky 80's Prom" 2004 1 21 id600 "Saving the World One Service Project at a Time" 2005 1 23 id608 "1950's" 2006 1 24 id607 "Name That Tune" 2006 1 25 Once upon a time, a chapter set out to make a difference in the lives of each other, and the community... 2007 6 1 "Masquerade" 2007 1 26 - Page 9 -
By laws, Constitution, and History "It's Better to Give than to Receive" 2008 1 27 "Pajama Party" 2010 2 1 The morning after Fall 6 2 By laws, Constitution, and History id595 By laws 1 28 id497 Constitution 1969 November 17 1 27 Lambda Phi Chapter History 2007 3 1 Felix & Book of Babble Object id625 Felix 1 29 id623 Felix II 1 29 id621 Felix III 1 30 id622 Felix IV 1 31 - Page 10 -
Service Files Felix VII 3 7 The Book of Babble 3 8 Service Files 1994-1995 1 35-36 2000-2002 1 37-38 2004 6 8 Service Files Directory 1988-1991 1 39-40 1991-1992 1 41 Boy Scouts of America 6 5 Family Tree Project 3 10 Pie a Professor 6 6 - Page 11 -
Minutes and Agendas Red Cross, Washtenaw County Chapter 6 7 Minutes and Agendas id596 Meeting Minutes 1 9 Chapter Meetings 2 4-5 Campus Wide Meetings 2 6 Press & Publications Clippings Text (32307023997399) Text (32307023991442) 2 9 1 32-33 The Grapevine 2006 6 9 Torch & Trefoil- A quarterly publication of Alpha Phi Omega National Service Fraternity - Page 12 -
Photographs Text (32307023991442) Text (32307009257636) 1 34 4 1 The Lightbearer 2008 4 2 75 Years of History, Alpha Phi Omega 2000 4 14 Photographs 1968-1999 (Bulk, 1992-1998) 4 3-4 1996-1999 4 5 1999 4 6 1999-2005 (Bulk, 1999-2001) 4 7-8 2002-2003 Graphic materials (32307009257636) 4 9-12 - Page 13 -
Objects Graphic materials (32307023290779) 6 13 Cicra 6 14 Group Photograph circa 4 13 Objects Object Student Organization non-affiliated medal 4 1-2 Spring Sectional, t-shirt 2005 5 1 Spring Bi-Sectionals, t-shirt 2008 5 2 Spring Conference GVSU, t-shirt 2010 5 3 Relay for Life, Eastern Michigan University, t-shirt 2008 5 4 Alpha Phi Omega, t-shirt 5 5 Alpha Phi Omega 75th Anniversary flag 2000 6 16 Object Fraternity Family tree 1991 1 - Page 14 -
Awards Awards 4.2 Linear feet Object Fall 2003 Outstanding Pledge Class award Fall 2003 0.6 Linear feet 2 Student Organization of the Year award 2000-2001 0.6 Linear feet 3 Gold Medallion Award 2009 0.6 Linear feet 4 Chapter of Excellence Award 2004-2005 0.6 Linear feet 5 Chapter of Excellence Award 2005-2006 0.6 Linear feet 6 Chapter of Excellence Award 2012 0.6 Linear feet 7 Pledge Program of Excellence Award 2012 0.6 Linear feet 8 Tom Miller Award: Karissa Urban Fall 2017 0.25 Linear feet 9 Most Improved Active: Alexus Bell Fall 2017 0.25 Linear feet 10 Pledge of the Semester: Ellie Doman Fall 2017 0.25 Linear feet 11 Centennial Service Award: Lauren Majetic 2017 0.25 Linear feet 12 Centennial Service Award: Mikaela Trowbridge 2017 0.25 Linear feet 13 - Page 15 -