Alpha Phi Omega Philippines, Lambda Nu Chapter

Infobox Fraternity
letters = ΑΦΩ
name = Alpha Phi Omega
crest =
founded = Birth date and age|1925|12|16
birthplace = Lafayette College
motto = "Be a Leader,
Be a Friend,
Be of Service."
colors = Blue and Gold
(Royal Blue and
Old Glory Gold)
symbol = Diamond (jewel)
Golden Eagle (bird)
Sturdy Oak (tree)
Forget-me-not (flower)
publication = [http://www.apo.org/show/Publications_and_Forms/Torch_and_Trefoil Torch & Trefoil]
type = Service
address = 14901 E. 42nd St.
city = Independence
state = Missouri
country = USA

Infobox Fraternity
letters = ΑΦΩ ΛN
name = Alpha Phi Omega Philippines
Lambda Nu Chapter
crest =
founded = Birth date and age|1999|09|14
birthplace = University of the Philippines, Mindanao
type = Service
address = Barangay 117,
Bago Oshiro, Mintal,
city = Davao City
state = Davao del Sur
country = Philippines
factoid = Established in the Philippines:
March 02, 1950
Far Eastern University

Lambda Nu Chapter is the Alpha Phi Omega chapter in the University of the Philippines in Mindanao.

History

The Alpha Phi Omega International Service Fraternity and Sorority was established in the University of the Philippines, Mindanao [ [http://www.nationmaster.com/encyclopedia/University-of-the-Philippines,-Mindanao| History of UP Mindanao as well as list of recognized organizations] ] on September 14, 1999 when a group of 17 young men and women attended the first Pledge Ritual Ceremony. These determined Iskolar ng Bayan made it to the Service stage on November 27, 1999 through the initiative and leadership of Karl Arthur Pioquinto of Beta Phi Chapter as Grand Chancellor, Severosa Cabatingan of Epsilon Upsilon Chapter as the Lady Prime Chancellor, Christopher Paran of Beta Phi Chapter as the Auxiliary Prime Chancellor, and Vivencio Rodriguez Jr. of Epsilon Upsilon Chapter. From the group of 17 survivors, 5 of them were ritualized on March 2, 2000. The second group was ritualized on September 24 of that same year. Since then, Alpha Phi Omega in the University of the Philippines in Mindanao has rapidly, healthily, and generously grown as an organization. It was recognized by the University on July 16, 2001 because of its unending support and numerous services to the student body and faculty, and to the University itself. On August 13, 2001, the organization was granted autonomy, conducting chapter-based training, by the Regional Training Committee of Region XI. May 23, 2003 was another landmark date for the growing organization when the APO Sorority of UP Mindanao was recognized and given the name Lambda Nu Chapter during the 22nd Biennial Convention held in Bacolod. [ [http://www.geocities.com/nhatz_1925/chapters.html| Lists of Chapters in the Philippines] ] [ [http://www.apo.org.ph/v1/?page=links&category=2| List of links to different Chapter websites] ]

Services

Following the standard that has been set for college campus-based volunteerism by all the different chapters of the organization all throughout the Philippines, the Lambda Nu Chapter has spearhead numerous services including feeding programs made in the locality of Mintal, as well as medical and dental missions in Datu Salumay, Marilog District, Buda, Davao City and in Barangay 117, Mintal, Davao City. The medical and dental mission held in Barangay 117 was conducted last September 14, 2008. This was part of the thanksgiving celebration conducted by the Chapter which was celebrating its 9th founding year. The Chapter was able to cater to almost 300 individuals in dire need of medical or dental assistance. Aside from medical and dental missions, the Organization is also involved in feeding programs specially in the community where it belongs.

The APO Lambda Nu Chapter has also been consistent in conducting yearly Bloodletting activities with the help of the Davao Chapter of the Red Cross of the Philippines. The organization has also been devoted to visiting the Balay Pasilungan, a care centre for homeless children in Davao City, as well as the Missionaries for Charity (Home for the Sick and Malnourished Children), donating colouring books and school materials, clothes and toys, medicine, milk and diapers. What is most important is the time that the brothers and sisters of APO Lambda Nu spent with the underprivileged orphans in both institutions. The Chapter was also involved with Habitat For Humanity's project in Sitio Padada, Barangay Coronon, Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur in 2002. The chapter also regularly conducts environmental programs such as coastal clean-ups, tree planting activities and park beautification.

Oblation Run

The APO Fraternity organized the first Oblation Run in the UP Mindanao campus on March 2, 2004. With a theme of "Panaghinugpungay sa Mindanao" (Unanimity in Mindanao), these twelve brothers, with nothing on but body paintings, lobbied for the rights of the indigenous communities in Mindanao to their ancestral domains. Because of the influence of the University's aspiration to promote Mindanaoan Cultural Arts, the brothers, with the help of the Davao Artist Foundation, Inc. (DAFI), decided to make their bodies as canvasses during the run. The twelve brothers had to stand for more than three hours prior to the run while different Davaoeno artists painted on the naked flesh. Each artist had to translate into the paintings their interpretation of the theme. The most recent Oblation Run was held last March 2, 2007 with the brothers lobbying for a clean national election, "ELECTION '07 - Kalinaw Ipalabaw". [ [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Akfiqoq-Iw| 2007 Oblation Run in UP Mindanao in Youtube] ]

Unfortunately, due to some misunderstanding with the UP Mindanao administration, the Fraternity was not able to run this year.

Membership

The Lambda Nu Effect

Recognized by the University as the best organization in 2001 as well as the best Chapter of Region XI by the RAD office in 2006, the Chapter has produced a total of 24 brothers and 51 sisters as of 2008.

Joining the Organization

The Alpha Phi Omega International Service Fraternity and Sorority is open to all enrolled students in the different colleges and universities in the Philippines. [ [http://www.apo.org.ph/v1/?page=membership| Membership to the organization] ] In UP in Mindanao, the Lambda Nu Chapter welcomes all students to inquire about the organization and what it is all about. For membership, the Organization accepts students who are at least in their second year and have a passing average grade for the previous semester.

External links

* [http://www.apo.org.ph APO Philippines]
* [http://www.apo.org/ APO International]
* [http://profiles.friendster.com/apo1113 1113 in Friendster]
* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/APO1113 1113 YahooGroup]
* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/APO_LNAA APO-LNAA YahooGroup]

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