Administrative History
Founded on December 16, 1925 at Lafayette College, Alpha Phi Omega was established as a national service fraternity founded on the principles of leadership, friendship, and service. With a mission to prepare campus and community leaders through service, the organization's goal is to be recognized as a premier service- based leadership development organization. Since its founding in 1925, the fraternity has initiated over 300,000 members and current membership consists of over 17,000 members at 350 colleges and universities.
The Mu Chapter of Alpha Phi Omega was established at Indiana University on December 15, 1929 by founder Thornton Stone. Originally created as a fraternal organization based on the principles represented by the Boy Scouts of America, the Alpha Phi Omega Mu chapter has performed numerous service activities over the years, including continued involvement in scouting and in providing service to the campus, community, and nation. Significant activities include the Rubber Duck Regatta, Jail-a-thon, and officiating campus elections and participation in National Service Week. The chapter is involved with the national fraternity through a variety of activities including newsletters, Chapter Program Planning Conferences, intra-chapter workshops and fellowship activities, and national and regional conventions. The Mu chapter deactivated in July 1979 but was re-chartered on October 4, 1981.
Scope and Content Note
The records of the Alpha Phi Omega Mu Chapter are organized into eight series: Administrative files; Service and activities; Pledge records; Minutes; Newsletters; Awards; Audiovisual Materials; and Photographs and Scrapbooks.
The first series, Administrative files, is arranged alphabetically and contains a wide variety of records including bylaws, chapter program planning conference information and materials, alumni information, leadership guides, membership applications, directories, Mu history, and national convention materials.
Arranged alphabetically, the second series, Service and activities, includes materials relating to service projects and social activities APO Mu organized and participated in. Included in this series are Jail-a-thon, Rubber Duck Regatta, Ugly Man on Campus, and Campus Elections.
The third series, Pledge records, is arranged alphabetically and consists of materials relating to pledges and pledge related activities, such as formal recruitment. This series contains a variety of materials, including pledge manuals, applications, and records, and rush activities and information.
Arrangement
Collection is organized into eight series: Administrative files; Service and activities; Pledge records; Minutes; Newsletters; Awards; Audiovisual Materials; and Photographs and Scrapbooks.
Restrictions
Access Restrictions:
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Separated Material
Four boxes of photographs and scrapbooks were transferred to the photo collection.
Indexed Terms
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Corporate Bodies
- Alpha Phi Omega. Mu Chapter (Indiana University) --Archives.
- Alpha Phi Omega. Mu Chapter (Indiana University) --History --Sources.
- Alpha Phi Omega. Mu Chapter (Indiana University) --Records and correspondence.
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Subjects
- Fraternal organizations --Indiana --Bloomington.
- Greek letter societies --Indiana --Bloomington.
- Service learning --Indiana --Bloomington --Societies.
Administrative Information
Provenance
Transferred from Alpha Phi Omega- Mu to the University Archives, Jan. 2009
Preferred Citation
[Item], Alpha Phi Omega Mu Chapter records, Collection C355, Indiana University Archives, Bloomington.
Acquisition Information
Accession 2009/012
Processing Information
Processed by Crystal Matjasic.
Completed in 2009
Collection Inventory
box 1
Series:
Administrative , 1929-2008, undated
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60th Anniversary , Fall 1989
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65th Anniversary , undated
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70th Anniversary , undated
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Alpha Phi Omega History , undated
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Advisors Handbooks , 1990-1994
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APO (Alpha Phi Omega) Decals/Symbols , 1997, undated
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Alumni Addresses , undated
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Alumni Affairs , 1967, 1994-1995, undated
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Alumni Directory , undated
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Alumni Information , undated
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Application for Charter , 1981
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Appointed Position Information , 1993-1994, undated
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Appreciation for Mu , 2000-2002
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Award Application- H. Roe Bartle Chapter Award , 1988-1992
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Award Application- Dean Arno Award , 1990
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Banquet Programs , 1970, 1985-1995, 2000, undated
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Budget , 1994-2002, undated
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Bylaw Committee, Reports and Recommendations , 1991, undated
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Cards , 1990-1994, undated
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Chapter Comments , undated
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Chapter Computer Account , 1992
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Chapter Evaluations (Amber) , 2002
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Chapter Evaluations , undated
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Chapter Honorary Members , 1950-1959, 1964-1970
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Chapter Life Members , undated
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Chapter Organizations , 1992
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CPW (Chapter President Workshop)
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Chapter Officers Handbook , 1992
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CPPC (Chapter Program Planning Conference)
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Chapter Reaffirmation , 1991-1994
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Chapter Reporting Requirements , 1993
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CASI (Commitment to Assist Student Initiatives) , undated
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Conference Planning , undated
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Deactivation , Spring 1991
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Dealing with Meeting, Prob. Brothers, Advisor , undated
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Email, Alumni Association, Section 52 , 1994
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Executive Information , Fall 1998
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Executive Officers , undated
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Finance Sample Budgets , 1994-1998
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Financial Records , 2002-2005
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Guide to Conference Planning , 1989, 1996, undated
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Guidelines for Chapter Elections , undated
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Historian Report and Proposal , 1994
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IMU Policies , 1999, undated
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Intra-fraternity Communications Region IV , 1994
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Leadership Development Workshop , Fall 1989
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Leadership Index , 1991-1992
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Leadership Roles , Spring 1990
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Vice President of Membership
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Vice President of Service
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Manual of Administration , undated
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Meeting Information , undated
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Membership Applications, Chapter Copy
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Membership Certificates , 1995-1998
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Membership Records , Spring 1996
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National Office , 2000-2002, undated
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National Publications , 1982-1988, 1999
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Nationals Reporting Requirements , 1999
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OSA (Office of Student Activities) Directory , Fall 1990
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Officer Nominations , 1993, undated
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Online Chapter Chatter , 2000
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Ordering Information for Nationals , 2000-2001
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Organizational Charts , undated
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Past Active Rosters , 1950-1993, undated
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Path Finder's Guide , 1993
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President's Binder , 2005-2007
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President's Round Table , Spring 1990
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Project Sharing Form , Fall 1994
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Public Relations Student Society of America , undated
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Reaffirmation , Fall 1998
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Recommendation's on Member Education , 1993
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The Retention Challenge , 1994-1996
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Risk Management is Born , Fall 1998
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Risk Management Policy, Mike K. , 2000
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Ritual Chair Checklist , undated
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Scout Applications , undated
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Conferences , Spring 1994
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Guidelines and Policies , 1995
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Senior Wills , 2002, undated
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Service Chairs, Risk Management Forms , 1993
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Service Project Chairs , Spring 1994
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Southern Illinois at Carbondale , 2002
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Space Application Forms , Fall 1981
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State Proclamations , 1997-1998
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Student Organization General Support Fund , 1984-1987, undated
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Student Organization Handbook , 2007-2008
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Thank you Letters , 1990, 2001-2008
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VP Communication Log , undated
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Series:
Service and activities , 1967-2006, undated
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American Heart Association , 1989
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AmFAR (American Foundation for Aids Research) , 1991-1992
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Campus Activities , 1997, undated
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Campus Elections, Family Student Housing , 1988-1992
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Campus Tour Commentary , Spring 1968
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Disabilities Programs , 1988
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Education Carnival , Spring 1997
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Indiana Memorial Union, Campus Tours , undated
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Memorial Stadium Cleanup , undated
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Merit Badge Day , 1994-2001
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Rubber Duck Regatta , 1994-2004
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Service Hotline , 1987-1991
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Service Projects , 1970-1982, 1993-1994, undated
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Service Project Evaluations , 1998
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Service Project Report Forms , 1996-1998, undated
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Social Events , 1967-1990, undated
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Teddy Bear Project , 1993
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UMOC (Ugly Man on Campus) , 1987
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Series:
Pledge records , 1927-2005, undated
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Autobiographies of Pledges , Spring 1968
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Big Brother Biographies by Pledges , Spring 1968
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Pledge Applications, Chapter Copy
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Pledge Class Handbook/Agenda , Fall 1990
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Pledge Manual, Alpha Gamma (Purdue) , 1987
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Pledge Manual, Tau Lambda (Rose Hulman) , 1992-1993
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Pledge Manual, Tau Omicron (IUPUI) , 1975
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Pledge Project , Fall 1993
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Rush Induction Invitations , 1992-1998
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1958-1968, 1970, 1981-1994, 2005
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Series:
Minutes , 1950-2006
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Minutes, Executive Agendas , Spring 1995
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Minutes, IUSA, Senate Meeting , 1993
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Series:
Newsletters , 1939-2008, undated
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Alpha Alpha (University of Illinois) , 1978-1982, 1993
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Alpha Beta (Knox College) , 1955, 1993
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Alpha Gamma (Purdue) , 1982, 1993-1998
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Alpha Iota (Ohio State University) , 1986
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Alpha Rho (University of Texas) , 1958
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Beta Beta (Michigan State University) , undated
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Delta Psi (Eastern Illinois University) , 1981
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Delta Xi (Ball State University) , 1990-1998
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Epsilon Beta (Central Michigan University) , 1993
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Eta Sigma (Illinois College) , 1995
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Forget Me Not , 1994-1995
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Gamma Phi (University of Michigan) , 1993
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Lambda Zeta (Ripon College) , 1956
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Metro NY/NJ Alumni Association , 1994
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Millikin University (Eta Epsilon) , 1992-1994
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National Alumni Association , 1996-1998
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Tau Lambda (Rose-Hulman) , 1993-1994
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Tau Omicron (IUPUI) , 1992-1993
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Zeta Gamma (Valpo) , 1985, 1998, undated
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Series:
Awards , 1955-2008, undated
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APO Leads Certificate , 2005-2006
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Awards and Recognition , 1988
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Bowl For Kids Sake Certificate , 2004
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Dean Arno Nowotny Service Award , 1990
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Distinguished Service Key , undated
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H. Roe Bortle Chapter Award , 1987-1998
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Joe Scanlon Membership Award , 1987-1997
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M. R., Disborough Chapter of the Year , 1987, 1996, undated
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Local Awards Received , 1969, 1982-2002
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Most Improved Chapter , 1995
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National Service Week Certificate , 1998
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Outstanding Service Certificate , 1995-2005
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Pat on the Back Award , 1998-2004
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Wonderlab Letter of Appreciation , 2007-2008
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Youth Program Project Certificate , 1998
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Team Mileage Award , 1998
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Women's Safety Award , 1989-1990
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Rubber Duck Regatta , 1992
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Women's Wheels , 1988-1989
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March of Dimes Service Award
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Herald Times Heart and Hand Award , 2003
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Most Spirited Team , 1995
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Team Mileage Award , 1994
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Thornton Stone Award , 1999-2000
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Best Pledge Award , 1956-1970
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Team Attitude Award , 1996
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Bobby Hainline Interchapter Activities Award , 1998
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APO National Convention Best Exhibit , 1994
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Series:
Audiovisual Materials , 1985-1998
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Alpha Phi Omega, Fall 1998 , 1998
Physical Description: genreform: VHS cassette:
General: Previous Title: Alpha Phi Omega, Fall, office copy
Online Streaming in Media Collections Online: https://media.dlib.indiana.edu/media_objects/5m60r860x
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Alpha Phi Omega Ceremony , November 7, 1985
Physical Description: genreform: VHS cassette:
General: Previous Title: Alpha Phi Omega
Online Streaming in Media Collections Online: https://media.dlib.indiana.edu/media_objects/4q77g785f
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Series:
Photographs and Scrapbooks , 1957-2004