Alpha Phi Omega Timeline 2.0

December 16, 1925

Alpha Phi Omega Founding

Second Floor, Brainerd Hall
(College YMCA Bldg.)
Lafayette College – Easton, PA, USA
“The first name suggested was Beta Sigma Alpha, but this was discarded…”
– The Lightbearer, November 1930

May 20, 1926

Alpha Phi Omega First Banquet

The Hotel Karldon, Easton, Pennsylvania
“On the menu booklet card was, ‘Once a Scout, always a Scout.’”
– The Lightbearer, November 1930

February 1927

The Lightbearer

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

December 10, 1929

Name, Insignia, & Trademark Protection

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

December 16, 1930

Annual Founder’s Day Celebration

“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

May 1931

Alpha Phi Omega Toast Song

(Tune, “Alma Mater”)
by Dale T, Barllett, lota ’29
– The Lightbearer, May 1931

December 29, 1932

Alpha Phi Omega Coat of Arms Made More Beautiful

“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

October 1934

The Lightbearer

Vol. 9, No. 2
Last Issue – An Eight-Page Magazine
– The Lightbearer, October 1934

December 29, 1934

Torch & Trefoil

Vol. 10, No. 1
First Issue, A Twelve-Page Magazine
– Torch & Trefoil, May 1935

November 1950

Alpha Phi Omega of the Philippines

“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