It has been a tradition in the order for decades. Every year since 1924 we have celebrated that very day with all the spirit and brotherhood that our order has to offer. AZA chapters throughout the world hold birthday parties, alumni programs, dances, and sports tournaments. AZA Brotherhood Week is the week surrounding Founder's Day. Chapters and regions use this as a time in which they center their programs and activities around the brotherhood of our organization.
Most chapters consider their advisor to be one of their single greatest assets.
If there is an unsung hero in AZA, it is the chapter advisor. Make sure your chapter recognizes the hard work and commitment your advisor makes, not only in the month of March, but year round. As part of the thrust program, one month was set aside where every chapter, council, region and district would aid the homeless of the world. The program was so successful that January was permanently adopted as Outreach Month. During this month every chapter is required to volunteer its time to help the homeless of the community.