The history of Alpha Phi Omega’s National Conventions stretches back to nearly the beginning of our collective history. National Conventions have shaped the direction of the Fraternity as well as provided important opportunities for friendship, innovation and celebration of servant leadership. In 1931, six years after...

In December 1944, as Americans faced another year of wartime rationing, the Torch & Trefoil magazine offered a powerful reminder of what remained abundant: our core values of Leadership, Friendship and Service. The cover of the magazine, titled "These Things Will Not Be Rationed in 1945,"...

The May 1940 Issue of Torch & Trefoil magazine highlighted impressive growth in Alpha Phi Omega's pursuit of being a nationally recognized organization and encouraged members to continue their devotion to service as well as in turn increase the impact of the Fraternity nationwide. The...

On December 4, 1965, Brother James A. Lovell, Jr., Beta Theta '47, launched into space as a member of NASA's Gemini 7 flight crew. Upon hearing that Brother Lovell would be heading to space, Alpha Phi Omega chapters and individual members wrote messages of encouragement...

The following letter to Frank Reed Horton from then National President Jack McKenzie, Gamma Lambda '73, was originally published in the Spring 2000 Issue of Torch & Trefoil Magazine. The letter celebrates 75 Years of Leadership, Friendship and Service as a result of one man's...

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