pledge requirements

Before being considered eligible for active membership in this chapter, a pledge must have been a pledge for at least 2 months, and he must have fulfilled all pledge duties. These duties are described below:

  1. Perform at least fifteen (15) hours of service (not including the pledge project) approved by the brotherhood and verified by the signatures of the project chairman and the pledge's big brother.
  2. Receive interviews of the active and associate membership; the number of which to be determined by the brotherhood at a regular business meeting.
  3. Score at least 75% on all pledge tests and 90% on the final.
  4. Attend at least two (2) regular business meetings of the Chapter.
  5. Attend at least two (2) regular committee meetings of the Chapter.
  6. Attend all pledge meetings and the pledge project, unless excused by the Education Vice President.
  7. Attend at least one (1) Alpha Phi Omega approved scouting event.
  8. Make a paddle.
  9. Wear the pledge pin at all times unless excused by the Education Vice President.
  10. Each pledge should visit his big brother weekly and have him sign a record of all service hours performed.
  11. Show the type of character that Alpha Phi Omega needs, as prescribed by the Boy Scout Oath and Law.
  12. Attend the regular business meeting two meetings prior to being voted on (conditionals). Each pledge must bring his interview book and paddle.
  13. Wear interview attire during the week preceding initiation.
  14. Pay all financial obligations.