On a more serious note, the one thing that keeps SPO going is the addition of new members. Each new member is initiated both as a pledge and as a brother. Both occasions are of a very solemn nature and mean a great deal to those who put on the APO pledge or service pin for the first time. Also there is the board of review in the middle of the pledge period, something which every pledge must attend.

The pledge ceremony begins.

Membership VP Bob Myette and President Gary Zarcone explain our three cardinal principles and our three types of service.

 

The new pledges are congratulated by the brothers.

 

This is the Board of Review.

This is a pledge.

The new brothers file in.

The secret handshake and motto are given to the new brothers by President Gary Zarcone.

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