Alumni: How to stay involved

Hey all Section 67 alumni!

So I know what you are probably thinking: So no that I've graduated, now what? Well you're in luck! There are many ways you can stay involved with APO even after graduation.

The first thing you should do is to subscribe to the APO Section 67 Alumni Connection Newsletter. You can do so by filling out the form here:

APO Section 67 Alumni Connection Newsletter Sign-Up Form

Here are some interesting topics that you might see in an issue of the Alumni Connection:

Volunteering with the Leadership Program

There are several ways you can volunteer within the APO Leadership Program:


Becoming an APO Impact Presenter

APO Impact is a series of online webinars in which key topics are offered to all brothers of the fraternity. The APO Impact team is currently looking for volunteers for many aspects of the program including: Conducting the online presentation, operating behind the scenes as the webinar host, writing the actual presentation script, etc. If you are interested in volunteering for any of these roles please complete the interest form here: https://spreadsheets.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?hl=en_US&pli=1&formkey=dHRmNTBNZnBlY3oxbXB3TzVyMHp4NlE6MQ#gid=0
Also feel free to follow the APO Impact team on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_22654378529
And on Twitter here: http://twitter.com/APOIMPACTLIVE
And their newsletter here: http://theldpoint.wikispaces.com/

Becoming an APO LEADS Presenter

The APO LEADS program consists of five individual modular components of leadership development. The APO LEADS team is always seeking new content presenters. In order to become an APO LEADS Presenter you must first acquire Presenter Certification by demonstrating proficiency in Presentation Skills (PS) & Facilitation Skills (FS). For more information about how to obtain Presenter Certification click here: http://apoimpactproject.wikispaces.com/Presenter+Certification+methods
Once you are a certified presenter you can register for any APO LEADS Content Training sessions to learn how to present each course. Click here to view register for APO LEADS Content Training Sessions: http://theldpoint.wikispaces.com/APO+LEADS+Training

Volunteering as a Chapter Advisor

Now that you have graduated from your local chapter you wish to pass on all that you have learned as a Chapter Advisor. This is a wonderful opportunity but it also is a risky endeavor, especially so soon after graduation. Chapter Advisors are there to help the chapter in times of need and offer advice and guidance, not to run the organization. Many newly graduated brothers have this problem differentiating between the two and it has a negative impact on their local chapters. It is recommended to hold back volunteering as a Chapter Advisor for a year or two and instead volunteer elsewhere in the fraternity, either section/region staff or begin training as a presenter. If you are confident that you hold the self-control to step back and let the chapter operate itself, only offering advice when sought, then please review the following information about becoming a Chapter Advsior.

• The APO Advisor’s Guide [PDF]: http://www.apo.org/site/site_files/advisorsguide.pdf
• Find the closest chapter near you: http://www.apo.org/show/About_Us/Organizational_Structure/Chapters

Join an Alumni Association

Connect with other alumni through APO’s Alumni Associations. Click here to find out if there is an alumni association in your area: http://www.apo.org/show/Alumni_Resources/Alumni_Associations/List_by_State
If there aren’t any then think about starting one! Click here for more information about starting an Alumni Association: [PDF] http://www.apo.org/site/site_files/alumni_association_startup.pdf