Region C History
Region C (VIII) Conference Hosts
2020 - Delta Beta, University of Oklahoma
2018 - Epsilon Xi, Colorado State University
2016 - Epsilon, Truman State University
2014 - Delta Beta, University of Oklahoma
2012 - Epsilon Xi, Colorado State University
2010 - Gamma Xi & Alpha Eta, Rockhurst University
2008 - Delta Beta, University of Oklahoma
2006 - Delta Delta, Saint Louis University
2004 - Kappa Chi, Creighton University*
2002 - Epsilon, Truman State University
2000 - Delta Beta, University of Oklahoma
1998 - Alpha Phi, Washington University
1996 - Gamma Theta, University of Colorado-Boulder
1994 - Alpha Eta, University of Missouri-Kansas City
1992 - Beta Rho, University of Arkansas
1990 - Delta Delta, Saint Louis University
1988 - Gamma Xi, Rockhurst University**
1985 - Alpha Eta, University of Missouri-Kansas City
1983 - Alpha Phi, Washington University
1981 - Delta Beta, University of Oklahoma
1979 - Gamma Theta, University of Colorado-Boulder
1977 - Beta Mu, Southwest Missouri State University
1975 - Pi, Kansas State University
1973 - Pi Alpha, Philander Smith College
*Was jointly hosted by the Alpha Sigma, Kappa Chi, Xi Beta, and Alpha Epsilon Mu chapters. The conference took place at Creighton University
**The first Region VIII Conference during MLK weekend. Previously, these conferences took place on Dec. 27-29 of non-national convention years
National Conventions in Region C
2004 - "Service At Its Peak" | Denver, Colorado
1990 - "Service - Gateway to Our Future" | St. Louis, Missouri
1988 - "Service Above All" | Denver
1982 - "Show Me Service" | Kansas City, Missouri
1974 - "Golden Opportunities to Serve" | St. Louis
1972 - "Extending a Helping Hand To Your Fellow Man" | Denver
1967 - Constitutional Convention | Norman, Oklahoma
1964 - "40th Anniversary" | Denver
1962 - "Lead in Service" | Kansas City
1946 - "Service: Our Contribution to a Peaceful World" | Kansas City
1938 - St. Louis
1934 - Kansas City
1931 - St. Louis
National Convention Awards Received
by Region C Chapters/Members
2018 - Dr. Ken Carter Jr, Epsilon, '92
Phyllis C. Tenney Excellence in Advising Award
2016 - Gamma Theta, University of Colorado - Boulder
M.R. Disborough National Service to Scouting Award
2010 - George Kober, Alpha Phi, '87
National Distinguished Service Award
2010 - Beta Psi, Southeast Missouri State University
M.R. Disborough National Service to Scouting Award
2010 - Delta Beta, University of Oklahoma
Roll Call Award
2008 - Epsilon, Truman State University
Howard R. Patton National Leadership Award
2008 - Beta Psi, Southeast Missouri State University
M.R. Disborough National Service to Scouting Award
2008 - Fred Heismeyer, past Region VIII Director
National Distinguished Service Award
2006 - Beta Psi, Southeast Missouri State University
M.R. Disborough National Service to Scouting Award
2004 - John M. Wetherington, Epsilon Xi, '74
National Distinguished Service Award
2004 - Linda Caraway, Epsilon, '86
Phyllis C. Tenney Excellence in Advising Award
2004 - Beta Psi, Southeast Missouri State University
M.R. Disborough National Service to Scouting Award
2002 - Robert Amick, Gamma Theta, '63
National Distinguished Alumni Award
2002 - Epsilon, Truman State University
National Man-Mile Award
2002 - Epsilon, Truman State University
Josiah Frank National Historian Award
1996 - Joe Morrone Jr, past Region VIII Director
National Distinguished Service Award
1986 - Alex Lewandowski, J.D., Zeta Tau, '76 (Honorary)
National Distinguished Service Award
1974 - Warren Stookey, Epsilon Pi, '55
National Distinguished Service Award
1972 - Aubrey Hamilton, Alpha Phi, '36
National Distinguished Service Award
1962 - Sidney North, Iota, '29
National Distinguished Service Award
1960 - Joe Scanlon, Iota, '31
National Distinguished Service Award
1958 - Dr. H. Roe Bartle, Iota, '29
National Distinguished Service Award
Region C (VIII) Distinguished
Service Key Recipients
2020 - Matt Rom (Delta Beta, '04)
2020 - Glen S. Kinder IV (Chi Omega, '99)
2018 - Jenn Churchill (Delta Beta, '92)
2018 - Jim Roach (Epsilon, '97)
2010 - John K. Ottenad (Alpha Phi, '89)
2006 - W. Brant Warrick (Beta Rho, '90)
1996 - Fred Heismeyer (Lambda Omicron, '73)
1976 - Paul Arend (Gamma Xi, '40)
Herbert G. Horton Service to Youth Award
Recipients from Region C
2018 - Tom Noel (Beta Psi, '68)
2018 - Anne Haney (Gamma Theta, '76)
2018 - Matt Rom (Delta Beta, '04)
2018 - Chris Meschuk (Gamma Theta, '02)
2016 - Sarah Rodriguez (Epsilon, '13)
2016 - Glen S. Kinder IV (Chi Omega, '99)
2015 - Chad Briesacher (Alpha Delta Sigma, '06)
2014 - J. David Gilbert (Beta Psi, '07)
2013 - John K. Ottenad (Alpha Phi, '89)
2012 - Kevin McMeel (Beta Psi, '05)
2012 - Allen Taylor (Beta Psi, '06)
2004 - Clark Israel (Beta Eta, '69)
2004 - Robert Amick (Gamma Theta, '63)
Region C (VIII) Leadership*
2020 - (. ) -- Heather Lehman (Gamma Phi, '98)
2016 - 2020 -- Jim Roach (Epsilon, '97)
2012 - 2016 -- Matt Rom (Delta Beta, '04)
2008 - 2012 -- Jennifer Churchill (Delta Beta, '92)
2006 - 2008 -- Kathryn Whitfield (Alpha Epsilon Epsilon, '98)
2004 - 2006 -- John K. Ottenad (Alpha Phi, '89)
1998 - 2004 -- W. Brant Warrick (Beta Rho, '90)
1996 - 1998 -- Susan Itterly (Alpha Eta, '90)
1990 - 1996 -- Chris Nelms (Beta Psi, '85)
1987 - 1988 -- Edwin Mackie Jr (Alpha Rho, '74)
1984 - 1987 -- Fred Heismeyer (Lambda Omicron, '73)
1982 - 1984 -- Joe Morrone Jr (Zeta Theta, '67)
1974 - 1982 -- Darrell Spoon (Omicron, '65)
1972 - 1974 -- William Robinson (Upsilon Sigma, '70)
1968 - 1972 -- Paul Arend (Gamma Xi, '40)
*At the 2016 National Convention in Pittsburgh, Alpha Phi Omega National Service
Fraternity voting delegates approved structural changes to the fraternity, one of which was was changing the role of the Region Director to Region Chair
In 2018, Alpha Phi Omega realigned its regional structure, and what was (mostly) known as Region VIII became Region C
If you have any additions or corrections to this information, please email the Region Chair