National Service Week
Alpha Phi Omega has designated the first week of November as, "National Service Week," to unify chapters with a national theme and to inspire expansion of chapter service programs. During this week every chapter is encouraged to carry out a new, high profile service project related to the program of emphasis and involving other chapters and the community. A brief history of National Service Week can be found here (PDF).
The 2011-2012 Program of Emphasis is:
“Alpha Phi Omega Promotes Healthy Living”
The Theme for 2012 is:
“Fighting Against Diseases”
Dates: November 4-10, 2012
The 2011-2012 Handbook is now available. It contains information and useful documents on planning and executing your chapter's National Service Week Project including resources, project ideas, a planning timeline, a sample news release, and much more!
The Service Project Database also has information on previously planned National Service Week and Spring Youth Service Day projects. Chapters are encouraged to use this database to help plan not only future NSW projects, but also future service projects in general. As National Service Week progresses, check out the latest statistics on the most service hours, highest chapter participation percentage, and most average service hours per member right here!
Chapters should report their National Service Week projects using our Web form.
If you have any questions regarding planning or reporting your National Service Week project, please contact the National Service Week Chair.
Total Number of Service Hours: 50036.8
Total Number of Member Participants: 7376
Total Number of Youth Reached: 43464
Total Number of Funds Raised: $30156
Total Number of Service Projects: 308
See complete statistics.