Tuesday, October 19, 2010

Ole Miss Serviceship


Yay for Pledge/Active Fall 2010!!!
Thanks to everybody who came out, including our Alumni!!!

OFFICER MEETINGS Happening This Week:

Fellowship Meeting - Monday, Oct. 18th @ 6pm, RSO Tables
EXEC Meeting - Wed., Oct. 20th @ 7:30pm, ARKU 401

SERVICE Opportunities Happening This Week:

- Stone Street Clean-Up -
Tuesday, Oct. 19th
4:00pm
Stone Street

- Trick-or-Treat for Cans: Bag Distribution -
Wednesday, Oct. 20th
5:00-7:00pm
Meet at STAPLE
(Maple & Stadium)

- Fayetteville Public Library Assistance -
Non-Fiction Section Shift

Friday, October 22nd

5:00-8:30pm

401 W. Mountain St.


- RIC Casino Night Help -
Friday, October 22nd
9:00pm-12:00am
Union Ballroom

- Recycling with the Razorbacks: AR v. Ole Miss -
Saturday, October 23rd
11:30am
Donald W. Reynold's Stadium

This on-going sustainability program helps clean up more than 45 tons of recyclable material, more than a third of all the trash picked up after every game! Not only do participants in the Recycling Program get FREE t-shirts, we'll get front row seats in the student section! The Recycling Program Sign-ups for this game are already FULL, according to Steven Maulden, our VP of Service... so if you signed up, be there! It's a great opportunity for APO to champion this year's national service theme: "Get the Green Out: Making Communities Greener," and Call Those Hogs!!!

WOOOOO PIG SOOIE!!!


- GARBA Festival -
Saturday, October 23rd

4:30pm

Fayetteville Town Center

Ozark Room


- Devil's Den State Park: Haunted Hike -
Saturday, October 23rd

6:00pm-10:30pm

Devil's Den State Park
11333 West Arkansas Highway 74

West Fork, AR 72774


Don't miss this ghoulishly good time as we slither you down a quarter mile hike of spookiness! Due to legal issues, there will only be a hike this year, no hayride, as in the past, but it's sure to be a night of terror... errr, fun! Be there at the Pavilion IN COSTUME by 6:00pm, please! Questions? E-mail Chairs Wes or Brett on details (wbarrows@uark.edu or bhiller@uark.edu)!


FELLOWSHIPS Happening This Week:


- Apples to Apples Game Night -
Monday, Oct. 18th

7:00pm

Union Lobby


- Qdoba Night APO Fundraiser/Fellowship -
Friday, October 22nd

6:00pm-9:00pm

Qdoba on Dickson Street


- AR v. Ole Miss Game -
Saturday, October 23rd
11:30am
Donald W. Reynold's Stadium

- In Leadership, Friendship, and Service -

Tuesday, October 12, 2010

Make a Difference Day at U of A


It's Pledge Active Retreat Time Again!!!

OFFICER MEETINGS Happening This Week:

Fellowship Meeting - Wed., Oct. 13th @ 6pm, RSO Tables
Field Day Meeting - Wed., Oct. 13th @ 6:30pm, RSO Tables
Exec Meeting - Wed., Oct. 13th @ 7:30pm,
ARKU 401
Service Meeting - Thursday, Oct. 14th @ 4:30pm, RSO Tables
Scouting U. Meeting - Thursday, Oct. 14th @ 5:30pm,
RSO Tables

SERVICE Opportunities Happening This Week:

- RSO Involvement Fair -
Union Connections Lounge
Wednesday, Oct. 13th
11:00am - 1:00pm

Come represent APO alongside 31 other RSO's on campus, all promoting student organizations here at the U of A! Questions? Contact event coordinator, Michael McAllister, at 479.575.5255 or via e-mail at mrmcalli@uark.edu.

Also, you can contact the Chair for this Project,
Nick Blackshear at nblacksh@uark.edu
.

- Homecoming Parade Info Session -
Alumni House
Wednesday, Oct. 13th
4:00pm - 5:00pm

This is a general volunteer informational meeting for anyone who wants to help with the Homecoming Parade.

- IMPACT Webinar: Workshop Development -
(Online)
Wednesday, Oct. 13th
8:00pm CST

Alpha Phi Omega continually strives to develop better leaders within individual chapters of the fraternity. The Webinar IMPACT Series develops key skills that are particularly advantageous for anyone seeking an officer position the following semester.

Workshop Development Webinar Description:

Have you ever been asked to create a workshop and not known where to start? Have you ever been asked to present a workshop 10 minutes before it started? This workshop will answer these and other questions about how to develop a workshop.

Pledge Active Retreat Service Projects

- Gulley Park Clean-Up -
(Gulley Park is located at 850 E. Township St.)
Friday, October 15th
3:00pm - 4:00pm

Questions? Contact Chairs Aly Servies or Lana Hackler.
alyssadiane2@gmail.com OR lhackler@uark.edu


- Trick or Treat for Cans Bag Stapling Project
-
Rolling Hills Baptist Church

Friday, Oct. 15th

(During Sleepover)


Questions? Contact Abby Brumfield
at abrumfie@uark.edu


- Make a Difference Day 2010 -
Various Locations, Meet @ the Union
Saturday, October 16th
9:00am - 1:00pm


Make A Difference Day (MADD) is a national day of service sponsored by USA Weekend magazine and the Hands on Network/Points of Light Foundation. The University of Arkansas Center for Leadership and Community Engagement participates by developing projects in cooperation with local non-profit agencies, schools and city parks MADD engages over 400 students each year in service projects that provide much needed assistance to the community.

- Crohn's & Colitis Walk -
Downtown Bentonville
Saturday, Oct. 16th
Meet @ 4:30pm


We have already achieved so much but there is much left to do! The health of our economy has improved, but unfortunately, the health of Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis patients is uncertain. The Crohn's and colitis community in Arkansas is committed to continue awareness and fundraising efforts because we need to find better therapies and ultimately a cure for our friends and neighbors who struggle daily with these terrible digestive diseases.

Event Contact: Kristin Trulock
Phone: 501-590-8948
E-mail: ktrulock@ccfa.org

FELLOWSHIPS Happening This Week:

- University Programs: Stand Up Comedian Butch Bradley - Union Ballroom Wednesday, Oct. 13th 9:00pm - 10:00pm

As Seen on Comedy Central and the "Late, Late Show with Craig Ferguson," stand-up comedian, Butch Bradley will be performing this Wednesday. Come out and enjoy this UP event with your APO brothers.

Pledge Active Retreat Fellowships

- Field Day Fellowship -
Gulley Park

Friday, Oct. 15th

4:00pm (after Park Clean-Up)

Fellowship Chairs: Wes Barrows, Brett Hiller, and Bruce Drebenstedt
wbarrows@uark.edu, bhiller@uark.edu, bdrebens@uark.edu


- Pledge Active Retreat Sleepover -
Rolling Hills Baptist Church
1400 Rolling Hills Drive, Fayetteville
Friday, Oct. 15th - Saturday, Oct. 16th
9:00pm - 9:00am

Breakfast will be provided courtesy of Hershel Hartford, Beta Rho Advisor. Yay!!!

- Station Cafe Fellowship -
Station Cafe Restaurant
Downtown Bentonville Square
Saturday, Oct. 16th
6:30pm (after Crohn's Walk)


- In Leadership, Friendship, and Service -

Sunday, October 3, 2010

Yay Bigs and Littles!!!

Big Reveal was A BIG Success!!!
Don't forget the Big Brother Breakfast for all you Bigs & Littles!
Happening this Saturday - (Details below under Fellowships)


OFFICER MEETINGS Happening This Week:

Service Meeting - Monday, Oct. 4th @ 4pm, RSO Tables
Fellowship Meeting - Wed., Oct. 6th @ 6:00pm, RSO Tables

Exec Meeting - Wed., Oct. 6th @ 7:30pm, Union 401
Historical Committee - Thurs., Oct. 7th @ 5:30pm, RSO Tables


SERVICE Opportunities Happening This Week:

Serviceship
- Walk a Mile In Her Shoes -
U of A Campus: Chi O Greek Theater
Tuesday, Oct. 5th
6:00-7:00PM

Options: Work booths OR participate in the event!!
Fellowship Point if you "Dress Up" for the event & wear heels!
This event is a part of the International Men's March to Stop Rape, Sexual Assault, and Gender Violence.

For more info, check out their FB page: Walk a Mile In Her Shoes


- Puppets in the Park Festival at Wilson Park -
Wilson Park
675 Park Ave., Fayetteville
Saturday, Oct. 9th

9am-6pm

The Art Experience Inc., Center for Healing and Growth Through Expressive Arts and Play, is furthering its mission to provide an artful and playful experience for the community by presenting its annual puppet festival, “Puppets in the Park,” a day-long event at Wilson Park in Fayetteville on October 9th, 2010. The festival begins at 9 a.m. and ends at 6 p.m. and is free to the public.

9:00 a.m. – Festival begins at with puppet story-making and performing with children
11:30 a.m. – Break for lunch
12:30 p.m. – Music: Jules Taylor- Shakey Bugs
1:00 p.m. – Puppets: Gus and the Captain- Jo Ann Kaminsky and Erika Wilhite with Catspaw Puppet Theater
1:30 p.m. – Music: Sugar on the Floor
2:00 p.m. – Puppets: George Meyer and the Village Theater
3:00 p.m. – Music: Fork and Knife
3:30 p.m. – Marionettes: Catspaw Puppets , Jo Ann Kaminsky, Carol Widder w/ Ben Buonaiuto on Accordion
4:00 p.m. – Juggling: The Institute of Jugglology
4:30 p.m. – Wolfe at the Door
5:00 p.m. – Giant Puppet Pageant by George Meyer and Jo Ann Kaminsky
( Butterfly and star decorating through the afternoon )

- OTHER UPCOMING SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES -

- Peace at Home Family Shelter -
Helping Victims of Domestic Violence
Thrift Store Help Needed
Volunteers help process donations, assist with customers, and help keep store front clean and stocked with items such as furniture, household items, appliances, clothing, and more.

Hours: Tuesday - Saturday (10am to 5pm)
Volunteers must complete training & have a current TB test
Next Training Sessions: Oct. 25th 6-9pm OR Oct. 28th 6-9pm
Peace at Home Volunteer Link

- Gulley Park Clean-Up -
Where: 1850 E Township Street
When: Friday, Oct. 15th 3-4pm

Help us clean up Gulley Park to kickoff Pledge/Active!
Field Day Fellowship to Follow.
Details to be announced in Chapter!

FELLOWSHIPS Happening This Week:

- U of A Wind Symphony Concert at Walton Arts Center -
Monday, October 4th - Concert Begins at 7:30pm
Meet Alex at Qdoba's at 7:15pm
Tickets: $1 to students ($10 to general public)

- FNL: Latin Soul -
Friday, October 8th
Time: 9pm-1am

Come salsa your way into FNL this Friday to meet up with your bros and honor Hispanic Heritage Month 2010!!!

- Event Details -
Battle of the Latino Bands: NETA BAND, YNSOMNIO
Salsa Dancing (Including Lessons)
FREE t-shirts and crafts
Loteria
FREE Authentic Hispanic Food!!!


- Big Brother Breakfast Fellowship with Alumni -
(See Details in Above Flyer)

In celebration of our Big Brother Reveal this past Sunday, we're having a fellowship specifically designed for Bigs, Littles, and Alumni to inter-mingle. We'll meet up at IHOP at 10am. If you weren't a BIG, come along anyway!! It'll be fun and a great way to get to know PC 42.

Questions? or if you Need a Ride there?
E-mail Aimee Tackett at atackett@uark.edu


- Pirates v. Ninjas Chapter -

Duke it out by dressing up in your favorite attire... whether your soul is that of a gnarly old pirate or a super skilled ninja. Choose your team wisely so that you may divide and conquer upon arrival to Chapter Sunday night (sit on the appropriate side with your 'team').


- In Leadership, Friendship, and Service -

Monday, September 27, 2010

Bikes, Blues, and BBQ Week

Congratulations to our National Voting Delegates!!!
Steven Maulden, Kendall Dix, and Alex Wilson have been confirmed to serve as this year's voting delegates at National Convention in Atlanta, Georgia.

Congratulations, guys!

Steven Maulden (right) - Voting Delegate

Kendall Dix (middle) - Voting Delegate

Alex Wilson - Voting Delegate

OFFICER MEETINGS Happening This Week:

Fellowship Meeting - Wed., Sept. 29th @ 6:30pm, RSO Tables
Exec Meeting - Wed., Sept. 29th @ 7:30pm, Union 401

SERVICE Opportunities Happening This Week:

- Bikes, Blues, and BBQ -
September 29th - October 3rd
Dickson Street & Beyond

Each year, thousands of bikers ride into town for this event, showcasing bikes from across the country, world-class musical entertainment, & prize winning BBQ right here on Dickson!

Full Bikes, Blues, and BBQ Event Schedule

Note: Another Risk Management reminder that, as a member of APO Beta Rho, you not participate in ANY activities housed in the Beer Gardens. Thank you for your compliance.

- OTHER UPCOMING SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES -

- Walk a Mile In Her Shoes -
U of A Campus
Tuesday, Oct. 5th
6:00-7:00PM

Options: Work booths OR participate in the event!!
This event is a part of the International Men's March to Stop Rape, Sexual Assault, and Gender Violence. For more information, check out their FB page: Walk a Mile In Her Shoes

- Puppets in the Park Festival at Wilson Park -
Wilson Park
675 Park Ave., Fayetteville
Saturday, Oct. 9th

9am-6pm

- Event Details -

The Art Experience Inc., Center for Healing and Growth Through Expressive Arts and Play, is furthering its mission to provide an artful and playful experience for the community by presenting its annual puppet festival, “Puppets in the Park,” a day-long event at Wilson Park in Fayetteville on October 9th, 2010. The festival begins at 9 a.m. and ends at 6 p.m. and is free to the public.

For more info., check out this article about Puppets in the Park.

*** Service Announcements ***

Lana Hackler, Fundraising Chair, will be accepting T-Shirt Designs up until THIS Saturday, Oct. 2nd! If your design is chosen, you'll be ultra famous in Beta Rho. Submit your designs and see what happens! It's an awesome way to earn 1 hour of SERVICE just for the single design!!!
E-mail her at lhackler@uark.edu.

FELLOWSHIPS Happening This Week:


- Poetry Slam -
RZ's Coffee House (in the Union)
Wed., Sept. 29th

7:00-9:00pm

- Gator Games Board Game Night & Birthday Extravaganza -
Thursday, Sept. 30th
Multicultural Center
7:00-9:00pm

- Oktoberfest in Bentonville -
Friday, Oct. 1st
Bentonville Square
5:00-9:00pm


- In Leadership, Friendship, and Service -


Monday, September 20, 2010

A Serviceship is Upon Us...


CONGRATS Fall 2010 Pledges!!!


Allow us to welcome you to "the brotherhood."
Know that we are all here for you as you embark on this journey as PC 42! May you find the spirit of the male alligator alive in Chapter this semester, and come to understand what the principles of LFS mean to all of us here at Beta Rho. We're glad to have you!

Additionally... we would like to CONGRATULATE our beloved and newly appointed Advisor, Miss Alana Hale. We're making it official. Our love for Alana is now posted online, and therefore, definitely legit. Congrats, Miss Hale! May you bestow your APO wisdom and rock as our newest Beta Rho Advisor!!!

OFFICER MEETINGS Happening This Week:


Service Meeting - Monday, Sept. 20th @ 4:30pm, RSO Tables
Fellowship Meeting - Wed., Sept. 22nd @ 6:30pm, RSO Tables
Exec Meeting - Wed., Sept. 22nd @ 7:30pm, Union 401
Membership Comm. - Thurs., Sept. 23rd @ 4:30pm, RSO Tables


SERVICE Opportunities Happening This Week:

- Recycling with the Razorbacks Serviceship -
When: Saturday, September 25th
More Details to Come... Check your E-mail Later this Week!!!

Oh yes. It's here. Recycling with the Razorbacks certainly has its perks.
This week, we will join in the AR vs. Alabama Football Game, in FRONT ROW seats, no less, complimentary of the Recycling with the Razorbacks program here at U of A. There is no cost to attend, permitting you chip in and do your part to keep Arkansas (and our Stadium) beautiful! Sign-ups for this event are already full, but we look forward to seeing those of you who will be participating. Keep an eye out for an e-mail from Steven Maulden later this week about when/where to meet up!

GO HOGS!!! BEAT BAMA!!!


Also, if you have SMALLER Service Projects in mind, please let Steven know!!! This is exactly what we will be looking for in the coming months, as we already have many large-scale projects. Bring your ideas to our Service Meeting or Chapter, either one! Or e-mail Steven directly at smaulden@uark.edu.

- OTHER UPCOMING SERVICE PROJECTS -

- Bikes, Blues, and BBQ -
Sept. 29th - Oct. 3rd
On Dickson Street (and Beyond!)
You Choose the Time!!

Note: Please remember, per our Risk Management Policy, as a member of APO, Beta Rho, we ask that you not sign up for ANY activities housed in the Beer Garden. Thank you.


- Walk a Mile in Her Shoes -
October 5th from 6pm-7pm
Option to work booth for event or participate in this, either one!
Location: U of A Campus

FELLOWSHIPS Happening This Week:

- Ultimate Frisbee Fellowship -
Monday, Sept. 20th @6pm by Old Main
E-mail Lana Hackler with questions at lhackler@uark.edu

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=271023441919&ref=ts#!/event.php?eid=127269260657746&ref=mf

- Football Fellowship -
Thursday, Sept. 23rd @6pm in the Gardens
E-mail Wes at wbarrows@uark.edu
or Brett at bhiller@uark.edu with questions.

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=271023441919&ref=ts#!/event.php?eid=139936066050794&ref=mf

- FNL Fellowship: RED EYE "Walking Through Memphis" -
Friday, Sept. 24th from 9pm to 1am

What's Happening at FNL this Friday?

A Drawing for Gift card (Anne Kittrell Art Gallery)
J.W Baz One Man Play (Union Theater), 8pm-10pm
Movie Baskets (UP Cinema)
Jonathan Tyler and the Northern Lights, 10pm-11pm
Comeidans Dan Gurewitch and Streeter Seidell (Union Theatre), 11pm-12am
Memphis Novelties (connections Lounge) -photo booth and airbrush artist!

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=271023441919&ref=ts#!/event.php?eid=132839916764290&ref=mf

- AR vs. Alabama Game Serviceship (mentioned above) -
Again, more details to come on this event!!!
We'll keep you posted!


- In Leadership, Friendship, and Service -