Alpha Phi Omega Tau Chapter

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RUSH ALPHA PHI OMEGA

Come join the brothers of Alpha Phi Omega at the University of Florida in a week of service, friendship, and free food! From its founding on December 16, 1925, Alpha Phi Omega has committed itself to the principles of Leadership, Friendship, and Service. Since then Alpha Phi Omega has become the largest collegiate co-ed fraternity in the United States. With chapters spanning from Australia to right here at the University of Florida, Alpha Phi Omega has gained acclaim worldwide for its outstanding dedication to service. Rush will last from Tuesday, September 6th until Sunday, September 11. Our rush schedule can be found here: http://goo.gl/2W4nI8 The rush requirements are as follows: 1 Info Meeting 1 Service 1 Fellowship 1 Service OR Fellowship Please attend as many events as you can, as it will give you the best chance of finding out if APO is the right fit for you! If you have any questions don’t hesitate to contact the Membership Vice Presidents Evan Robins and Eric Mulligan through their official email [email protected]. We hope to see you out there! For information about our specific chapter, check out our website or facebook page: www.apotau.org https://www.facebook.com/ufalphaphiomega?fref=ts Finally, here are a couple sources about Alpha Phi Omega: www.apo.org https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alpha_Phi_Omega

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#tbt to EXACTLY TWO YEARS AGO...

Brother Sammy Felman cooking at Salvation Army Community Feedings!

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Some of our brothers spent a few hours this evening making calls for Equality Florida in the interests of furthering housing and workplace protections for the LGBT community.

Of all the interesting phone calls, the most interesting one by far was when our own president was asked if all of our efforts are a ruse.

We laughed, we cried, but all in all, we really made a difference!

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for #wearemwednesday we have brothers Sarah Tankle, Alejandra Garcia, Mariana Reyes, Jimi Hutchings, Robert Shaarbay, and Kendall Bopp cleaning the Information Booth!

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We had sew much fun at the Sewathon on 1/25/16 (ha ha ha)! Tau Chapter participated in a sewathon with Girl Scout Troop 733 to make reusable, washable menstrual pads for girls in Kenya and South Sudan!

This is all of the work we did:

 317 liners are cut and laid out – waiting to be straight-stitched

 30 liners are stitched waiting to be serged

 30 or so more liners went home with Orene to be serged

 110 shields have had their first sewing completed

 199 shields have been cut out and set up to be sewn

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Alumni Spotlight - Jessica Nascimento

Favorite APO memory: My favorite APO memory would probably be going to tri-secionals as a pledge, I was kinda shy as a pledge and spending the weekend with fellow pledges and brothers allowed me bond with them. Plus, that's when I truly realized how awesome we are as a chapter. Our spirit, passion and pride in the Tau chapter really doesn't compare to ANYONE else in our region. I was extremely proud to represent the Tau chapter at tri-sectionals.

Advice:

1. Remember to reach out to all of your brothers, you have a unique network of people at your fingertips, don't let that go to waste! Of course you are going to have brothers that you have more in common with, and will spend more time with, but that doesn't mean you can't branch off every once in a while. The thing I loved most about APO was the range of different personalities and interests all meshing together and being one giant support group! thats hard to come by!!

2. Do as many internships as you can! I sure wish I did. But I am also here to tell you that it is OKAY to graduate, real is not as scary as it seems smile emoticon

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Reblog if you’re a brother in Alpha Phi Omega.

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For #membershipmonday, here are our brothers Xander Herrera, Kendall Bopp, Reuben Jimenez, Giulia Izzo, and Brooke Schule!

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Foodicide Squad #servicesaturday

Brothers James Jimenez, Chloe Pappas, Kendall Bopp, and Twan Ngyuen showcasing the delicious food they made for Salvation Army Feedings!

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Rush!!

Rush has gotten off to a great start, and there is still time to join in on the fun!

Friday

Service

Humane Society - RUCC* @ 3:30 P.M.

 Repurpose Project - RUCC @ 3:30 P.M.

Info Meeting

Info Meeting “Mission Briefing” - Room TUR L005 @ 6:15 P.M.

Fellowship

Earth Collage with Wall-E - Room TUR L005 @ 7:15 P.M

Saturday

Service

We Are Neutral - RUCC @ 7:30 A.M.

University Lutheran Church -  Information Booth @ 12:00 P.M.

Fellowship

Field Training - Flavet Field @ 3:00 P.M.

Sunday

Service

Campus Cleanup - Information Booth @ 11:00 A.M.

Hope to see you there!

*RUCC = Reitz Union Car Circle (by the Subway and Wells Fargo) and the Information Booth is located in Turlington Plaza next to the Subway/Jamba Juice

**If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact the membership vice presidents at [email protected]

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@ufprojectmakeover was a success once again! Thank you to Metcalfe Elementary for having us last weekend! #APhiOTau #UFGivesBack (at W A Metcalfe Elementary School)

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Shoutout to the Brothers from @uf_esa for a great volleyball match last week! #FellowshipFriday #APhiOTau

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This week's #SpotlightSunday comes from @melbellez at last Monday's MLK Day of Service! #UF #APhiOTau

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Come out to the Volunteer Organization Fair at the Reitz Breezeway to learn more about #APhiO! #UF #Rush (at Reitz Union Breezeway)

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Alpha Phi Omega is a co-ed service organization and UF's Tau Chapter was founded in 1931. With the 3 cardinal principles of leadership, friendship, and service, APhiO continues to give back to the Gainesville and global community. Check out our Facebook page or come by our Information booth in Turlington next to Subway for more information!

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For #MembershipMonday we have our current E-Board for Spring 2015! #UF #APhiOTau