Alpha Phi Omega: National Service Fraternity en-us http://www.apo.org 2008 National Convention Updates http://www.apo.org/articles/show/72 *Online registration* for APO's National Convention. The National Convention Planning Committee is working hard to make sure that you have fun and convention runs smoothly.


APO Ride Board

Remember that now is the time to start planning your chapter's trip to Boston. We've got a *ride board*, a *transportation page*, and *fund raising tips* to make that easier for you.

The website will be updated throughout the summer with information about all the amazing activities that Boston has to offer when you're not attending convention events. You and your brothers can plan a tour of the historic sites or take advantage of the hopping night life, maybe even both ;).

The Transportation and Hotel pages have been updated with information for handicapped brothers because we want EVERYONE to have the best trip possible!

See you in Boston!
The 2008 NCPC
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]]> Thu, 29 May 2008 21:02:10 GMT http://www.apo.org/articles/show/71 Field Representative Calendar and Goals http://www.apo.org/articles/show/63 Heather Lehman is our newly hired Field Representative.

This position was created within the National Office in which a staff member will travel to the chapters for the purpose of:

§    Getting to know the students and their environment, on their campuses.

§    Working with chapter leaders to promote opportunities for growth. 

§    Help chapters develop programs that will aid in the retention of their existing members. 

§    Assisting the chapter to provide leadership opportunities for their members.

§    Create an individualized plan for building a healthier chapter or extension group.

 A webpage has been created for her to display her upcoming visits and goals.  To view her calendar and goals for 2008, click here.

]]> Thu, 17 Jan 2008 22:10:45 GMT http://www.apo.org/articles/show/63 Summer SERVE Schedule Now Available http://www.apo.org/articles/show/62 SERVE - APO LEADS
There are several Summer SERVE Events now available.  Please review the schedule and determine which location you'd like to attend. Registration is now open for these events so find a location and register as space is limited - hurry don't miss out on this Leadership opportunity!

If you have any other questions regarding SERVE please contact: Erica Roberts (serve.coordinator@apo.org)

 

]]> Wed, 12 Dec 2007 20:18:07 GMT http://www.apo.org/articles/show/62 IRS Letter and Form 990 http://www.apo.org/articles/show/58

All Chapters Must File with the IRS

Each Chapter and Alumni Association must file a 990-N also known as the e-Postcard if your chapter’s or alumni association’s gross receipts (dues, fundraisers, etc.) are under $25,000.  Previously tax exempt organizations whose revenue was below $25,000 did not have to file a return with the IRS.  For the tax year that ended December 2007 all chapters must file the e-Postcard by the 15th day of the 5 month from your year-end if your revenue was below $25,000.  If your revenue is greater then $25,000 you still need to file the 990 or 990EZ as you have had to do in the past.  

Your chapter may have recently received (or you may in the near future) a notice from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) regarding your responsibility in filing an annual report.  This is the e-Postcard they were referring to in the letter. These are very simple yet very important and should have minimal impact on your chapter’s day-to-day operations; however, you will have to act in a timely manner.  You can not file before your tax year ends.  The e-Postcard needs to be filed by an officer of the chapter or association.

To file the e-Postcard you will need the following information:


Employer identification number (EIN), also known as a Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN).

  • Tax year*

  • Legal name and mailing address

  • Any other names the organization uses

  • Name and address of a principal officer

  • Web site address if the chapter/association has one  

  • Confirmation that your annual gross receipts are normally $25,000 or less

 

The IRS website with this information can be found at http://www.irs.gov/charities/article/0,,id=169250,00.html

If you have any questions you can contact the National Office at (816) 373-8667. 

* If you do not know your chapter's fiscal year you need to call the IRS at 877 829-5500.
 
*All chapters fall under the National Fraternity’s 501(c)(3) non-profit status granted by the IRS.

**Each chapter must have their own EIN.  The National Fraternity also keeps track of each chapter’s EIN.  If you don’t know your number you can find it on your Charter Reaffirmation form or by calling the National Office.  Your EIN is similar to what a Social Security number is to a U.S. citizen and should be safe guarded in a similar manner. 


]]> Tue, 2 Oct 2007 21:53:27 GMT http://www.apo.org/articles/show/58 2008 National Volunteer Conference http://www.apo.org/articles/show/49 Registration is now open for the National Volunteer Conference, please visit our conferences & events area for additional details. 

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