Alumni/Alumnae
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- Eta Alumni Association of North America (ETAAANA)
- UP APO Alumni Association (UPAPOAA)
- U.P. APO International Service Foundation (UPAPOISF)
Whenever an Alpha Phi Omegan is after university life, he is a prime mover in his community, a productive member of society and a leader of his profession. For his trainings of great Leadership, experiences in lasting Friendship and dedication for undying Service have molded an Alpha Phi Omegan into a man and woman of respect and admiration. Thus after fruitful years, yet sometimes full of tribulations and turmoils, former residents-turned-professionals continued the legacy of UP Alpha Phi Omega but in a wider spectrum. The spirit of friendship in the brotherhood thus kept aflame in the hearts of all generations, reminiscing in monthly fellowships that strengthened not just the alumni to alumni relations but more importantly, the alumni to residents connections.
MONTHLY FELLOWSHIP
The first formal fellowship took place during the Fraternity Ball in celebration of the 49th year of APO, under the stewardship of Anastacio Ilaga, jr. ’66. Acquintances and celebrations gathered a cohesive bond even amongst the ’50s and ’60s. The Golden Anniversary of APO also saw a memorable Homecoming Ball at the Manila Hotel with Angel A. Tuazon ’71 at the helm, with the presence of residents and alumni of ETA chapter having great opportunity to strengthen the bonds of friendship and brotherhood. Generations of batches had always avenues to meet and chat with each other through constant gathering or sporadic fellowships.
Seeing the importance of such fellowships in uniting brothers and sisters of all batches, and in continuing the old ties left in the campus, the UP Alpha Phi Omega under the leadership of Roy Eduard Lucero ’67 attempted to institutionalize a formal fellowship. Under the presidency of Nicasio M. Morales ’73, every decade in the fraternity had representative or officer who would serve as liaison to batches. A core group was also formed which institutionalized monthly fellowships; this gathering sometimes invited guest speakers from the fraternity who were made to speak on different topics that would be of peculiar interest to the alumni and residents.
The first international reunion in the week of December 1999 was, perhaps, the most attended affair. It was held during the incumbency of Emmanuel V. Clarino ’67 who steered the Alumni Association into a greater mile upon institutionalizing monthly fellowships. He instituted innovative ways to gather all brothers and sisters – residents and alumni – in monthly fellowships, regular meetings, golf tournament, among others. An overwhelming increase in attendance was then observed.
Today, Monthly Fellowship is scheduled every first Monday of the month in different venues across the Metropolitan Manila. This gathering also serves as a venue to honor alumni/ alumnae who have exemplary achievements in their fields of endeavor and residents who have brought honor and glory inside and outside the campus.
FLAGSHIP PROJECTS
SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Since 1977, the Alumni Association has been supporting underprivileged but deserving students of the University of the Philippines in Diliman through its scholarship program.
MEDICAL MISSION OF APO ETA DOCTORS
A medical, dental and optical missions are regularly conducted by the Alumni Association, together with the resident brothers and sisters and in partnership with other entities, in underdeserved communities within the UP Campus in Diliman and in other communities in country.
AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS
THE ORDER OF LAFAYETTE
This is the highest award given to the individual brother who best exemplifies the ideals of Leadership, Friendship and Service. As the most highly coveted award, this is only given to the brother who has received all three separate awards for leadership, friendship and service.
Awardees: Victor J. Atienza (2003); Jejomar C. Binay (2004); Jose R. Hernandez (2005)
LEADERSHIP AWARD
Awarded to individual brothers who have demonstrated excellence in their profession, career, academic pursuits, sports or extra-curricular activities whether during or after their collegiate years worthy of commendation by their peers and must have achieved the same through the application of perseverance and dedication.
FRIENDSHIP AWARD
Awarded to the individual brothers whose exemplary efforts have led to the expansion of the membership of the chapter, encouraged and sustained the fellowship, cohesiveness and continuing affiliation of the brothers, or have resulted in closer relations with and greater respect for the Fraternity by other chapters, organizations or the public.
SERVICE AWARD
Awarded to individual brothers who have exemplified outstanding characteristics in the area of service to the fraternity and to the public. Outstanding service may be exemplified through, or to, a brother’s community, business, or educational affiliation and is not limited to Alpha Phi Omega activities and must have exhibited outstanding dedication on a sustained basis to at least one specific project.
LEADERSHIP, FRIENDSHIP AND SERVICE AWARDS OF APPRECIATION
The Leadership Certificate of Recognition is awarded to Grand Chancellors or brothers who have assumed principal leadership position in other organizations, chapters or associations and whose leadership has been recognized as most exemplary
The Friendship Certificate of Recognition is awarded to Prime Chancellors whose program of recruitment have contributed the most to the expansion of the membership as shown by the number of members that were accepted during their incumbency.
The Service Certificate of Recognition is awarded to brothers who have held other leadership positions in the collegiate chapter or alumni association and whose singular conduct and devotion to duty have contributed to the success of the chapter or the association during their incumbency.
DAD CLAMOR AWARD
given to individual brothers who have founded, organized or revived collegiate chapters or alumni associations recalling the pioneering work of the thirteen organizers of Eta Chapter and thus promoting the aims and duties of scouting and extending the chapter’s tradition of excellence.
OUTSTANDING COLLEGIAN CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION
Awarded to the most outstanding collegiate brother. This will be evidenced by Fraternity service, scholarship, extracurricular activities, demonstration of responsibility to self and others, and the representation of conduct according to the highest standards of ethics and integrity.
QUILL AND PARCHMENT CERTIFICATES OF APPRECIATION
Presented to the brothers who have, by exemplary conduct and dedication, contributed to the perpetuation of the Fraternity’s recorded history or have made effective use of printed or electronic publications in creating a dynamic forum for the members’ continuing involvement in chapter activities or in presenting the chapter to the public.
PAULA M. CLAMOR CERTIFICATES OF APPRECIATION
Awarded for exceptional service rendered to the Fraternity by the spouse of an Alpha Phi Omega brother when the spouse has been neither an active nor advisory member of Alpha Phi Omega.