Alpha Phi Omega
National Convention

Phoenix '96



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Alpha Phi Omega, 1996 National Convention
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Phoenix, Arizona, December 27- 30, 1996

Where?
Hyatt Regency, Civic Plaza (Downtown) - Fly into Phoenix "Sky Harbor" Airport
Call 800-233-1234 for reservations and request the APO rate

When?
Plan to arrive by noon on Friday Dec 27 and leave after Monday night Dec 30

How much will it cost?
$ 35 for registration ($40 late fee)
$ 16 for 1st Banquet (Dec 28)
$ 19 for 2nd Banquet (Dec 30)
$ 50/night for a single/double/triple/quad (plus 10.35% tax = $55.18/night)
+ Transportation and Food (10% discount with Travel Discounters 1-800-355-1065
- code is APO or with Southwest 1-800-433-5368 - group ID number: B9486 before 12/17)

How can I afford it?
  • Student activities money may be available through you school for voting delegates (check with your student government)
  • Fundraising (don't forget to ask alumni)
  • Save now
Why go?

  • Vote on decisions affecting the future of the fraternity: Membership Fees, Toast Song Changes, Policies and Rules affecting your chapter (each chapter is expected to send at least two voting delegates)
  • Attend the best workshops APO has to offer from around the country: all-day Leadership Development Workshop, membership and recruitment, crafts and A Phi O, conflict management and massage and more.
  • Provide service through events such as the sports memorabilia auction, ugliest brother on the board contest, making sandwiches and a canned food drive.
  • Meet brothers from around the country at dances, alumni events, talent show, impromptu get-togethers and the APhiO Coffee Bar.
  • Meet all the members of the National Board and the delegation from APO Philippines
  • Sing the toast song with 2,500 other APO brothers
  • Explore Phoenix: go on a hike, visit a museum or visit the GrandCanyon!
Other frequently asked questions (FAQ):

  • December temperatures in Phoenix are in the 60's.
  • The hotel has 5 elevators
  • McDonald's, Subway and Taco Bell are two short blocks from the hotel.
  • The nearby Arizona Center has clubs and shopping areas within two blocks of the hotel
  • Everyone is encouraged to attend: pledges, petitioners, actives, staff, alumni and friends.
  • Children are welcome
  • Party at the Non-APO New Year's Eve block party on Mill Street in nearby Tempe
  • The whole of Region X (Seattle to Arizona) is working to make this convention phun for all.

For the latest information on the convention check the 1996 Alpha Phi Omega National Convention World Wide Web page:

http://alumni.cse.ucsc.edu/~rodden/apo/convention/