2008 National Volunteer conference

July 31 - August 3,  2008

Independence, Mo

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Brothers,

We are continuing to finalize the workshops and training sessions for the 5th Annual National Volunteer Conference.

We will continue to update the Programming page as we set the topics to be discussed during this information packed NVC.

Essentials Of Volunteering

  • Becoming An Alumni Volunteer
  • Principles And Culture Of APO
  • Communication For The Volunteer
  • Crisis Management
  • Workshop Design And Development

Chapter Support

  • Risk Management At The Chapter Level
  • Section Chair Orientation
  • Parliamentary Procedure:  Dealing With Problems
  • Rush, Recruit, Retain
  • National Paperwork And Policies
  • Membership Resuscitation

Program Support

  • Seeing The Big Picture – How The National Programs Fit Together
  • Money Makes The Fraternity Go Round
  • Balancing Volunteer Roles

Advising Chapters

  • Don’t Just Give Advice
  • Guiding Actives Through Chapter Finances
  • Scouting Advisors
  • Officer Transition

Fraternity Growth Through Extension

  • Understanding The Extension Process
  • Extension Sponsorship Roles And Responsibilities
  • Transitioning Between Extension Stages
  • Extension Sponsor Training
  • Aftercare: Maintaining Chapters
  • Chapter & Pledge Program Of Excellence

Managing And Leading Volunteers

  • Motivation Cycles And Volunteer Retention
  • Knowing Yourself: Your Leadership Roadmap
  • Volunteer Recognition Programs

Organizational Leadership

  • The Big Picture – What Does It Mean To Be The Board?
  • Basics Of Being On APO’s Board Of Directors
  • Sectional & Regional Conferences: Are They All They Can Be?
  • Self Assessment: Considering If You Should Volunteer For Alpha Phi Omega’s Board Of Directors
  • Marketing

Additional Topics:

  • Professionalism And Decorum – Explore The Possibilities For APO And Beyond
  • Virtual Risk Management
  • Hotel Contracting
  • National Convention Past, Present, And Future: You Tell Us
  • Addressing Underground Chapters
  • T&T Focus Group

    Thank you for your commitment to Alpha Phi Omega The Planning Committee