Fraternal Government
The original constitution of AZO was drawn up by A.M. Bernstein and D.L. Dyen. Stanley Rosenfeld was elected the first "Supreme Directorum" (President) of the Fraternity. The original 13 members termed themselves the Alpha Chapter. The Supreme Chapter, consisting of Supreme Officer and delegates from subordinate chapters, meet regularly twice a year in January and July. At the 1925 Convention in Newark, NJ the Philadelphia Alumni Chapter was chartered, which nullified the charter of the Alpha Chapter. The "Alpha" fraters therefore became charter members of the Alumni Chapter of Philadelphia.
The fraternity is organized by chapters, each representing a specific pharmacy school or geographic area. Chapters may be formed by undergraduates, alumni, and in some instances are "mixed" -- containing both undergraduate and graduate members.
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