47/50/51 Tri-Sectional Conference

Section 50 Friend of the Year The Friend of the Year award is presented to the individual who made the most significant contribution toward the Cardinal Principle of Friendship.

Please describe the Brother's effort at making friends and welcoming new members and include details on the following criteria and other information:

A) Openly welcomes new members;
B) Socializes with all Brothers (is not exclusive) and has a genuine interest in maintaining friendships;
C) Puts forth an effort to meet "strangers" from other Chapters;
D) How long this brother has been in Alpha Phi Omega, including pledgeship;
E) The nominee Chapter's Greek or College name;
F) The nominator’s name and Chapter.

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Section 50 Leader of the Year The Leader of the Year award is presented to the individual who made the most significant contribution toward the Cardinal Principle of Leadership.
Please list offices/committee positions held and length of time. Also, describe, in as much detail as possible, in what ways this person tries to include others in activities, and how the Chapter reacts to events/committees "led" by this person (remember we are not looking for a dictator here!) Please describe the Brothers’ efforts at being a leader and include details on the following criteria and other information:

A) Holds positions on the Executive Board or as committee chair within the Chapter (and possibly leadership positions in other campus organizations);
B) Helps get others involved so they can learn to become leaders;
C) Serves on a committee or as a voting delegate at the Sectional, Regional, or National level;
D) The nominee's name and Chapter;
E) The nominator’s name and Chapter.

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Section 50 Chapter of the Year Please describe in detail the program of the Chapter in regards to the three Cardinal Principles. Explain activities and communications with other Chapters in the Section, and also include the number of actives/pledges in the Chapter and average attendance at meetings/projects.

The following criteria and other information should be included in the nomination:

A) Involvement with other Chapters of the Section (and/or other Sections);
B) Active programs that exemplify the three Cardinal Principles;
C) A high percentage of attendance at Chapter event;
D) The nominee Chapter's Greek or college name;
E) The nominator’s name and Chapter.

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Section 50 Distinguished Service Key The Sectional Distinguished Service Key is awarded to an individual who has given outstanding service at the Sectional level. Take careful consideration in preparing the nomination, as the Distinguished Service Key is one of the highest awards an Alpha Phi Omega member can receive. This Brother should also fulfill the three Cardinal Principles as a member of Alpha Phi Omega. It is recommended that a candidate should have been active for at least one academic year prior to consideration.

A nominee for this award requires a three-fourths vote (3/4) to receive the award. Please describe how this brother has exemplified the three Cardinal Principles and include details on the following criteria and other information:

A) Commitment;
B) Reliability and availability;
C) Quality and quantity of service;
D) Enthusiasm;
E) Diversity of involvement;
F) Unselfish giving of time, service, and money;
G) Outstanding differences made in the Section;
H) Past and present efforts and accomplishments for a consistent period (at least one academic year);
I) How long this brother has been in Alpha Phi Omega, including pledging;
J) The nominee's name and Chapter;
K) The nominator’s name and Chapter.

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