ALPHA PHI DELTA FRATERNITY
ECCE SIGNUM
2 0 1 3 EDITION
2013 ANNUAL HANDBOOK AND DIRECTORY
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ECCE SIGNUM DIRECTORY AND HANDBOOK OF ALPHA PHI DELTA FRATERNITY
FR. JAMES LENTINI NATIONAL SECRETARY—EDITOR
ECCE SIGNUM, Volume 13 — 2013 Edi8on. Ecce Signum is an official publica8on of Alpha Phi Delta Fraternity; it is published annually by the Na8onal Secretary of Alpha Phi Delta Fraternity. The purpose of this publica8on is to serve as a handbook and directory to our undergraduate members; it is also to be considered an educa8onal publica8on for the organiza8on, most especially its undergraduate leaders. The Ecce Signum was established in 1991.All material © 2013, Alpha Phi Delta Fraternity, Inc.
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PREFACE TO THE 2013 ECCE SIGNUM Dear Brother, The term Ecce Signum comes from Latin, it means “behold the sign.” Most famously the phrase is used in Shakespeare’s Henry IV, when Sir John Falstaff exclaims, “I am eight times thrust through the doublet, four through the hose; my buckler cut through and through; my sword hacked like a handsaw— ecce signum!” Kind of a tough, dark passage. But taken more positively it speaks to one’s situation: for good or bad, this is who we are, this is where we find ourselves and this is our body of accomplishments. Read this book and behold the sign: this is the proof of Alpha Phi Delta’s imprint on the sands of the American Fraternity system and on Italian-American culture in the United States. The term “ecce signum” also found use during World War II, when it was taken and approved to be the motto on the coat of arms (pictured at left) for the 96th Engineer Battalion which served our country during World War II in the Pacific theatre. It served our country in battles in the East Indies, Papua, and New Guinea. The mission of this Battalion was to lay roads, prepare bases and strengthen bridges so that troops in the days ahead could move about and accomplish their mission more safely and productively. The battalion adopted the motto “Ecce Signum” because its work — be it roads, bridges or bases — was a sign that America was there. It was a sign of preparedness for the future. And perhaps, this is the best understanding we can put forth for the use of the term “Ecce Signum” on this book. This “Ecce Signum” is a sign of where we have been, where we made our mark; it is a sign of our preparedness for the future of Alpha Phi Delta. So, as a brother, as a loyal Alpha Phi Delt, take this book, read it, learn from it, and keep it at hand. Much of what you need to know to be a good Fraternity brother can be found in these pages. Faciamus! Fraternally,
Fr. James Lentini (ΒΣ ’81) National Secretary
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Preface ....................................................................................................4 Lineage of Undergrad. Chapters ....................................................... 6-10 Lineage of Alumni Clubs ..................................................................... 11 Lineage of Alumni Associations ........................................................... 11 Districts of Alpha Phi Delta ............................................................ 12-13 Schools with Undergraduate Brothers ............................................ 14-15 Lineage of National Officer ............................................................ 16-19 Lineage of National Award Winners .............................................. 20-22 Lineage of National Convention Sites ............................................ 23-24 Lineage of National Council Sites ....................................................... 24 History of Alpha Phi Delta ............................................................. 25-26 Fraternity Prayer ................................................................................... 27 Fraternity Poem .................................................................................... 27 Greek Alphabet .................................................................................... 27 Fraternity Flag ...................................................................................... 27 Heraldry of Alpha Phi Delta ................................................................. 28 Fraternity Whistle ................................................................................. 29 Fraternity Songs .................................................................................... 29 Polices, Administrative Matters and Definitions ............................ 30-44 Coat of Arms: Constitution Description ............................................... 44 Interfraternal Organizations .................................................................. 45 National Realm ............................................................................... 46-48 District Realm ....................................................................................... 49 Entitles Realm ................................................................................. 50-51 Officers and Entity Presidents, Colony President Foundation Officer & Past National Presidents Listing ........... 52-58 Undergraduate Listings ................................................................... 59-72 Centennial of Alpha Phi Delta .............................................................. 73 Online Sites related to Alpha Phi Delta ................................................ 74
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LINEAGE OF UNDERGRADUATE CHAPTERS 1
Alpha
Syracuse University Inactive 1914-1935, 1992-1997, 1999-2002
11/5/1914 29 Years Active
2
Beta
Columbia University 1916-1943
Inactive
6/1/1916 27 Years Active
3
Gamma
Yale University 1919-1943, 1992-1994
Inactive
3/15/1919 26 Years Active
4
Delta
Polytechnic University
Inactive
4/30/1920
Chartered as Polytechnic Institute of New York
1920-1944, 1945-1972, 1973-1980, 1999-2007
66 Years Active
5
Epsilon
University of Buffalo 1921-1967
Inactive
3/1/1921 46 Years Active
6
Zeta
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Inactive 1921-1940, 1949-1953, 1988-1991
3/21/1921 26 Years Active
7
Eta
City College of New York
Inactive
6/18/1921
A College within the City University of New York system
1921-1968 8
Theta
47 Years Active
New York University
Inactive
12/10/1921
Washington Heights Campus
1921-1943, 1947-1955 9
Iota
30 Years Active
Union College 1921-1942
Inactive
12/11/1921 21 Years Active
10 Kappa
Case Western Reserve University 1922-1943
Inactive
11/1/1922 21 Years Active
11 Lambda
University of Pennsylvania 1922-1940, 1990-2000
Inactive
11/4/1922 28 Years Active
12 Mu
Cornell University 1922-1967,2012-2013
Active*
12/22/1922 46 Years Active
13 Nu
University of Pittsburgh 1923-1936, 1942-1958
Inactive
2/4/1923 29 Years Active
14 Xi
Ohio State University 1923-1968, 1981-1987
Inactive
4/8/1923 51 Years Active
15 Omicron
University of Michigan 1923-1934, 1980-1986
Inactive
6/18/1923 17 Years Active
16 Pi
West Virginia University 1923-1936, 1947-1982
Inactive
12/22/1923 48 Years Active
17 Rho
Carnegie Mellon Institute 1926-1943, 1947-1952
Inactive
2/6/1926 22 Years Active
18 Sigma
Boston University Inactive 2/12/1927 1927-1943, 1946-1955, 1959-1961, 1963-1971, 2000-01 36 Years Active
19 Tau
Massachusetts Inst. of Technology Inactive 1928-1937, 1939-1943, 1948-1953
12/1/1928 18 Years Active
20 Upsilon
Harvard University 1928-1943, 1948-1953
Inactive
12/1/1928 20 Years Active
21 Phi
University of Alabama 1929-1939
Inactive
2/23/1929 10 Years Active
22 Chi
Pennsylvania State University 1929-1986, 1990-2013
Active
3/1/1929 80 Years Active
23 Psi
Duquesne University 1929-2013
Active
3/17/1929 84 Years Active
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24 Omega
University of Rochester 1929-1953
Inactive
3/1/1929 24 Years Active
25 Beta Beta
Manhattan College Active 1929-1943, 1945-1973, 1977-2003, 2008-2013
26 Beta Gamma
College of William and Mary 1930-1937
Inactive
2/21/1930 7 Years Active
27 Beta Delta
Temple University 1930-1980, 1982-1998
Inactive
3/21/1930 66 Years Active
28 Theta Beta
New York University
Active*
9/3/1930
12/28/1929 73 Years Active
Washington Square Campus
1930-1943, 1945-1961, 1971-1998, 2012-2013
57 Years Active
29 Beta Epsilon
Bucknell University 1930-1939
Inactive
11/22/1930 9 Years Active
30 Beta Zeta
University of Ohio 1933-1943, 1946-1948
Inactive
5/6/1933 12 Years Active
Brooklyn College
Active
31 Beta Eta
12/29/1934
A College within the City University of New York system
1934-2013
79 Years Active
32 Beta Theta
Franciscan Univ. of Steubenville 1948-2013
Active
7/12/1948 65 Years Active
33 Beta Iota
Utica College of Syracuse Univ. 1949-1995, 1996-2013
Active
4/7/1949 63 Years Active
34 Beta Kappa
Long Island University
Inactive
5/9/1949
Brooklyn campus
1949-1955, 1965-1967, 1998-2002 35 Beta Lambda
St. Francis University
12 Years Active Active
11/01/1949
Chartered as St. Francis College
1949-2004, 2009-2013
59 Years Active
36 Beta Mu
DePaul University 1950-1982, 2011-2013
Active
10/18/1950 34 Years Active
37 Beta Nu
University of Miami 1950-1954
Inactive
12/4/1950 4 Years Active
38 Beta Xi
New Jersey Inst. of Technology
Inactive
3/29/1952
Chartered as the Newark College of Engineering
1952-2005 39 Beta Omicron
53 Years Active
Youngstown State University
Active
3/1/1953
Chartered as Youngstown State College
1953-1996, 2002-2013 40 Beta Pi
St. John's University
54 Years Active Active
6/5/1959
Jamaica, Queens campus
1959-1976, 1986-2013 41 Beta Rho
Gannon University
44 Years Active Active
11/8/1959
Chartered as Gannon College
1959-2013
54 Years Active
42 Beta Sigma
St. Francis College 1962-2013
Active
43 Beta Tau
Fairmont State College 1973-1978
Inactive
3/24/1973 5 Years Active
44 Beta Upsilon
George Washington University 1977-1981
Inactive
8/23/1977 4 Years Active
Rowan University of New Jersey Inactive
8/22/1978
45 Beta Phi
11/30/1962 51 Years Active
Chartered as Glassboro State College, became Rowan College
1978-2000
22 Years Active
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46 Beta Chi
S.U.N.Y. College of Technology Inactive Chartered as SUNY College of Technology
8/22/1978
A College within the State University of New York system
1978-1998
20 Years Active
47 Beta Psi
Catholic University of America 1979-1983, 2001-2004
Inactive
8/21/1979 7 Years Active
48 Beta Omega
Pace University
Inactive
8/21/1979
New York City Campus
1979-1995, 2001-2002 49 Gamma Beta
Univ. of Illinois at Chicago 1979-1980
50 Gamma Gamma Behrend College - Penn State
17 Years Active Inactive
8/21/1979 1 Years Active
Inactive
8/19/1980
Erie Campus of Pennsylvania State University
1980-1982
2 Years Active
51 Gamma Delta
Waynesburg College 1980-2003
Inactive
8/19/1980 23 Years Active
52 Gamma Epsilon
Cleveland State University 1981-1986
Inactive
8/17/1981 5 Years Active
53 Gamma Zeta
Villanova University 1982-2002
Inactive
8/16/1982 20 Years Active
College of New Jersey
Inactive
8/24/1984
54 Gamma Eta
Chartered as Trenton State College
1984-2000 55 Gamma Theta
16 Years Active
Eastern University
Inactive
8/20/1985
Chartered as Eastern College
1985-1998 56 Gamma Iota
13 Years Active
Pace University
Active
2/27/1987
Pleasantville, N.Y. campus
1987-2013
26 Years Active
57 Gamma Kappa College of Staten Island
Active
2/27/1987
A College within the City University of New York system
1987-2013
26 Years Active
58 Gamma Lambda Fordham University
Inactive
2/27/1987
Lincoln Center campus
1987-1996 59 Gamma Mu 60 Gamma Nu
9 Years Active
Richard Stockton College of N.J. Active 1987-2013 William Paterson University of N.J.
2/27/1987 26 Years Active
Active
8/22/1987
Chartered as William Paterson College
61 Gamma Xi
1987-2013
26 Years Active
Southern Connecticut State Univ. Active 1987-1996, 2009-2013
8/22/1987 13 Years Active
62 Gamma Omicron Stony Brook University
Active
8/22/1987
A College within the State University of New York system
1987-1998, 1999-2012 63 Gamma Pi 64 Gamma Rho
24 Years Active
Ramapo College of New Jersey 1989-2013
Active
8/22/1989 24 Years Active
Bernard M. Baruch College
Active
8/22/1989
A College within the City University of New York system
1989-2013
24 Years Active
65 Gamma Sigma St. John's University
Active
8/22/1989
Staten Island campus
1989-2001, 2002-2013 66 Gamma Tau
Neumann University Chartered as Neumann College
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23 Years Active Inactive
8/22/1989
1989-1993
4 Years Active
67 Gamma Upsilon Fordham University
Inactive
2/16/1990
Rosehill campus
1990-1993, 2006-2007 68 Gamma Phi
New York Inst. of Technology
4 Years Active Inactive
8/20/1990
Old Westbury campus
1990-1993 69 Gamma Chi
3 Years Active
Delaware State University
Inactive
2/16/1991
Chartered as Delaware State College
1991-1998 70 Gamma Psi
7 Years Active
University of Connecticut 1991-1994
Inactive
2/16/1991 3 Years Active
71 Gamma Omega University of Georgia 1991-1995
Inactive
2/16/1991 4 Years Active
72 Delta Beta
Active
Rutgers University
8/29/1991
New Brunswick campus
1991-1996, 2010-2013 73 Delta Gamma
Philadelphia University
8 Years Active Inactive
8/29/1991
Chartered as the Philadelphia College of Textiles and Science
1991-1993 74 Delta Delta 75 Delta Epsilon
2 Years Active
Wesley College 1991-1997, 2002-2013
Active
8/29/1991 17 Years Active
John Jay College of Criminal Justice Active
2/14/1992
A College within the City University of New York system
1992-2001, 2009-2013
13 Years Active
76 Delta Zeta
St. Peter's College 1992-2007
Inactive
2/14/1992 15 Years Active
77 Delta Eta
Adelphi University 1992-1999
Inactive
2/14/1992 7 Years Active
78 Delta Theta
Marist College 1992-2013
Active
2/14/1992 21 Years Active
79 Delta Iota
King’s College 1992-2007
Inactive
8/22/1992 15 Years Active
Binghamton University
Inactive
8/22/1992
80 Delta Kappa
A College within the State University of New York system
1992-2007 81 Delta Lambda
15 Years Active
New York Institute of Technology Inactive
2/13/1993
New York City campus
1993-1997
4 Years Active
82 Delta Mu
University of South Florida 1993-1995
83 Delta Nu
Eastern Connecticut State Univ. Active 1993-2004, 2009-2013
8/18/1993 15 Years Active
84 Delta Xi
Seton Hall University 1993-2013
Active
8/18/1993 20 Years Active
Active
2/14/1994
85 Delta Omicron Rutgers University
Inactive
2/13/1993 2 Years Active
Newark campus
1994-1998, 2006-2013 86 Delta Pi 87 Delta Rho
11 Years Active
Embry Riddle Aeronautical Univ. 1994-2006
Inactive
Oneonta College
Active
2/14/1994 12 Years Active 8/20/1996
A College within the State University of New York system
1996-2001, 2010-2013
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8 Years Active
88 Delta Sigma
Tufts University 1997-2006
Inactive
8/5/1997 9 Years Active
89 Delta Tau
Roger Williams University 1999-2000
Inactive
4/10/1999 1 Years Active
90 Delta Upsilon
Robert Morris University 1999-2000, 2012-2013
Active*
4/10/1999 2 Years Active
91 Delta Phi
University of Indianapolis 2002-2007
Inactive
4/6/2002 5 Years Active
92 Delta Chi
University of Colorado 2003-2013
Active
4/5/2003 10 Years Active
93 Delta Psi
Lynn University 2003-2013
Active
4/5/2003 10 Years Active
94 Delta Omega
University of Northern Colorado Inactive 2004-2005
3/29/2004 1 Years Active
95 Epsilon Beta
LaSalle University 2005-2013
4/2/2005 8 Years Active
Active
96 Epsilon Gamma** St. Joseph’s College
Active*
2/16/2013
Long Island campus
2011-2012
1 Year Active
* In reactivation process as of this printing, considered as a colony ** Anticipated chartering
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LINEAGE OF ALUMNI CLUBS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43
Cleveland Alumni Club ......................................... Inactive................................ 1928 Albany Alumni Club.............................................. Active* ................................ 1930 New York Alumni Club ......................................... Active .................................. 1930 Youngstown Alumni Club ..................................... Active .................................. 1931 Brooklyn Alumni Club .......................................... Active .................................. 1931 Providence Alumni Club........................................ Inactive................................ 1931 Boston Alumni Club .............................................. Inactive................................ 1931 Pittsburgh Alumni Club ......................................... Active .................................. 1933 Rochester Alumni Club.......................................... Inactive................................ 1933 Philadelphia (Del. Valley) Alumni Club ............... Active .................................. 1933 Northwestern Pennsylvania Alumni Club .............. Inactive................................ 1934 Detroit Alumni Club .............................................. Inactive................................ 1934 New Haven Alumni Club....................................... Inactive................................ 1935 Buffalo Alumni Club ............................................. Inactive................................ 1936 Genessee Valley Alumni Club ............................... Inactive................................ 1936 Northeastern Pennsylvania Alumni Club ............... Inactive................................ 1937 Newark Alumni Club ............................................. Active .................................. 1938 Steubenville Alumni Club...................................... Active .................................. 1940 Columbus Alumni Club ......................................... Inactive................................ 1948 Canton Alumni Club .............................................. Inactive................................ 1948 Midwest Alumni Club ........................................... Inactive................................ 1949 North Jersey Alumni Club ..................................... Active .................................. 1952 Mohawk Valley Alumni Club ................................ Inactive................................ 1952 Long Island Alumni Club ...................................... Active .................................. 1957 Westchester Alumni Club ...................................... Inactive................................ 1958 The Bronx Alumni Club ........................................ Inactive................................ 1959 Weirton Alumni Club ............................................ Inactive................................ 1962 Erie Alumni Club................................................... Inactive................................ 1969 National Capital Alumni Club ............................... Inactive................................ 1973 Central West Virginia Alumni Club....................... Inactive................................ 1975 State College Alumni Club .................................... Inactive................................ 1977 Westchester-Fairfield Alumni Club ....................... Inactive................................ 1979 Southern California Alumni Club .......................... Inactive................................ 1983 Lower Hudson Valley Alumni Club ...................... Active .................................. 1986 Garden State Alumni Club ..................................... Inactive................................ 1991 Connecticut Alumni Club ...................................... Active .................................. 1992 Diamond State Alumni Club .................................. Inactive................................ 1992 South Jersey Alumni Club ..................................... Inactive................................ 1993 Chicago Alumni Club ............................................ Active .................................. 2000 South Florida Alumni Club .................................... Active .................................. 2001 Colorado Alumni Club........................................... Active .................................. 2005 Indiana Alumni Club ............................................. Inactive................................ 2006 Naples Alumni Club .............................................. Active .................................. 2012 * - Albany AC is being reactivated and is currently in colony status
LINEAGE OF ALUMNI ASSOCIATIONS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Beta Eta Alumni Association ............................... Active .................................. 1991 Beta Sigma Alumni Association ........................... Active ................................. 1991 Beta Pi Alumni Association .................................. Active ................................. 1991 Beta Chi Alumni Association ............................... Inactive................................ 1992 Gamma Sigma Alumni Association ...................... Active ................................ 1993 Gamma Pi Alumni Association ............................. Active ................................ 1995 Gamma Nu Alumni Association ........................... Inactive................................ 1996 Gamma Iota Alumni Association ........................... Active ................................ 1997 Chi Alumni Association ........................................ Inactive ............................... 2003 Gamma Rho Alumni Association .......................... Active ................................. 2006 Delta Theta Alumni Association ............................ Active ................................. 2009 Gamma Mu Alumni Association ........................... Active .................................. 2012 Beta Lambda Alumni Association* ....................... Active .................................. 2013 Gamma Omicron Alumni Association* ................. Active .................................. 2013 Delta Xi Alumni Association* ............................... Active .................................. 2013 * 2013 chartering is anticipated for Beta Lambda AA, Gamma Omicron AA and Delta Xi AA.
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COMPOSITION OF DISTRICTS CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA
Active Undergraduate Chapters Chi / Penn State Beta Lambda / St. Francis U. Inactive Undergraduate Chapters Beta Epsilon / Bucknell Delta Iota / Kings Active Alumni Chapters Inactive Alumni Chapters State College AC Northeastern Pa. AC Chi AA
FLORIDA
Active Undergraduate Chapters Delta Psi / Lynn Inactive Undergraduate Chapters Phi / U. Alabama Beta Nu / U. Miami Gamma Omega / Georgia Delta Mu / So. Florida Delta Pi / Embry-Riddle Active Alumni Chapters South Florida AC Inactive Alumni Chapters None
CONNECTICUT
Active Undergraduate Chapters Gamma Xi / So. Conn. Delta Nu / Eastern Conn. Inactive Undergraduate Chapters Gamma / Yale Sigma / Boston U. Tau / M.I.T. Upsilon / Harvard Gamma Psi / U. Conn. Delta Sigma / Tufts Active Alumni Chapters Connecticut AC Inactive Alumni Chapters Boston AC New Haven AC Providence AC Westchester-Fairfield AC
DELAWARE VALLEY
Active Undergraduate Chapters Gamma Mu / Stockton Delta Delta / Wesley Epsilon Beta / LaSalle Inactive Undergraduate Chapters Lambda / U.Penn Beta Gamma / Wm & Mary Beta Delta / Temple Beta Upsilon / GW Univ. Beta Phi / Rowan Beta Psi / Catholic Gamma Zeta / Villanova Gamma Eta / Trenton Gamma Theta / Eastern Gamma Tau / Neumann Gamma Chi / Del State Delta Gamma / Phila. U. Active Alumni Chapters Delaware Valley AC Gamma Mu AA Inactive Alumni Chapters Diamond State AC Garden State AC National Capital AC South Jersey AC
HUDSON VALLEY
Active Undergraduate Chapters Beta Beta / Manhattan Gamma Iota / Pace U. Delta Theta / Marist Inactive Undergraduate Chapters Active Alumni Chapters Lower Hudson Valley AC Gamma Iota AA Delta Theta AA Inactive Alumni Chapters Bronx AC Westchester AC
MIDWEST
Active Undergraduate Chapters Psi / Duquesne Beta Theta / Steubenville Beta Mu / DePaul Beta Omicron/Youngstown Beta Rho / Gannon Delta Upsilon / Robert Morris (colony) Inactive Undergraduate Chapters Kappa / Case Western Nu / U. Pittsburgh Xi / Ohio State Omicron / Michigan Pi / West Virginia Rho / Carnegie Mellon Beta Zeta / Ohio U. Beta Tau / Fairmont State Gamma Beta / U. Chicago Gamma Gamma / Behrend Gamma Delta/Waynesburg Gamma Epsilon/Cleveland Delta Upsilon/Robert Morris Delta Phi / Indianapolis Active Alumni Chapters Chicago AC Pittsburgh AC Steubenville AC Youngstown AC
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Inactive Alumni Chapters Canton AC Central West Va. AC Cleveland AC Columbus AC Detroit AC Erie AC Indiana AC Midwest AC Northwestern Pa. AC Wierton AC
ROCKY MOUNTAIN
Active Undergraduate Chapters Delta Chi / U. Colorado Inactive Undergraduate Chapters Delta Omega / U.No. Colo. Active Alumni Chapters Colorado AC Inactive Alumni Chapters
Southern California AC
NEW YORK CITY
Active Undergraduate Chapters Beta Eta / Brooklyn Beta Pi / St. John’s Beta Sigma / St. Francis Gamma Kappa / C.S.I. Gamma Omicron/Stonybrook Gamma Rho / Baruch Gamma Sigma/St. John’s S.I. Delta Epsilon / John Jay Theta Beta / New York Univ. (colony) Inactive Undergraduate Chapters Beta / Columbia Delta / Polytechnic U. Eta / City Coll. Of N.Y. Theta / N.Y.U. (uptown) Beta Kappa / Long Island Beta Omega / Pace NYC Gamma Lambda/Fordham Gamma Upsilon/Fordham Gamma Phi / NYIT (L.I.) Delta Eta / Adelphi Delta Lambda / NYIT (NYC) Active Alumni Chapters Brooklyn AC New York AC Long Island AC Beta Sigma AA Beta Eta AA Gamma Sigma AA Gamma Rho AA Inactive Alumni Chapters Beta Pi AA
NORTH JERSEY
Active Undergraduate Chapters Gamma Nu / Wm.Paterson Gamma Pi / Ramapo Delta Beta / Rutgers (N.B.) Delta Xi / Seton Hall Delta Omicron/Rutgers (Nwk.) Inactive Undergraduate Chapters Beta Xi / N.J.I.T. Delta Zeta / St. Peter’s Active Alumni Chapters North Jersey AC Gamma Pi AA Inactive Alumni Chapters Newark AC Gamma Nu AA
UPSTATE NEW YORK
Active Undergraduate Chapters Beta Iota / Utica Coll. Delta Rho / Oneonta Mu / Cornell (colony) Inactive Undergraduate Chapters Alpha / Syracuse Epsilon / Buffalo Zeta / Rensselaer Poly. Iota / Union Omega / Rochester Beta Chi / SUNY Tech. Delta Kappa / Binghamton Active Alumni Chapters Inactive Alumni Chapters Albany AC Buffalo AC Gennessee Valley AC Mohawk Valley AC Rochester AC Beta Chi AA
PLEASE NOTE: Colonies in the form of reactivated chapters are placed in the district which they were in, or would have been in, when they were previously active. This placement can be changed when the chapter is formally reactivated by the National Council or Executive Committee. New alumni or undergraduate colonies are not placed in the list, as they have never existed in any district to this point in their existence.
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SCHOOLS WITH UNDERGRADUATES MEMBERS OF ALPHA PHI DELTA IN ATTENDANCE Bernard M. Baruch College .................................. Gamma Rho ...................... City Run One Bernard Baruch Way, New York City, N.Y. 10010 ............................ (646) 312-1000 Brooklyn College .................................................... Beta Eta ............................. City Run 2900 Bedford Ave, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11210 ............... ................................. (718) 951-5000 College of Staten Island ......................................... Gamma Kappa.................. City Run 2800 Victory Boulevard , Staten Island, N.Y. 10314 ................................. (718) 982 -2000 Cornell University .................................................. Mu ........................................ Private Cornell University, Ithica, N.Y, 14853 .................... .................................. (607) 254-4636 DePaul University .................................................. Beta Mu ................. Roman Catholic 1 E. Jackson St., Chicago, Ill. 60604 ........................ .................................. (312) 362-8000 Duquesne University .............................................. Psi .......................... Roman Catholic 600 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pa. 15282............... .................................. (412) 396-6000 Eastern Connecticut State University ................... Delta Nu ...........................State Run 83 Windham St., Willimantic, Conn. 06226 ............ .................................. (203) 465-4394 Franciscan University of Steubenville .................. Beta Theta ............. Roman Catholic 1235 University Blvd., Steubenville, Ohio 43952 .... .................................. (740) 283-3771 Gannon University ................................................. Beta Rho ................ Roman Catholic 109 University Square, Erie, Pa. 16541.................... .................................. (800) 426-6668 John Jay College of Criminal Justice ................... Delta Epsilon ..................... City Run 10th Ave. and 59th St., New York City, N.Y. 10019 .................................. (212) 489-5611 LaSalle University .................................................. Epsilon Beta .......... Roman Catholic 1900 W. Olney Ave., Philadelphia, Pa. 19141 ......... ................................. (215) 951-1000 Lynn University...................................................... Delta Psi ............................... Private 3601 North Military Trail, Boca Raton, Fla. 33431 . ................................. (561) 237-7000 Manhattan College ................................................. Beta Beta ............... Roman Catholic Manhattan College Pkwy., Riverdale, N.Y. 10471 .. .................................. (718) 920-0100 Marist College ........................................................ Delta Theta............ Roman Catholic 290 North Rd., Poughkeepsie, N.Y. 12601 .............. ................................. (845) 575-3000 New York University ............................................. Theta Beta ............................ Private 726 Broadway #350, New York, N.Y. 10003 ......... .................................. (212) 443-1300 Oneonta College ..................................................... Delta Rho .........................State Run Ravine Pkwy., Oneonta, N.Y. 13820 ....................... ................................. (607) 436-2524 Pace University ....................................................... Gamma Iota ......................... Private 861 Bedford Rd., Pleasantville, N.Y. 10570 ............ ................................. (914) 773-3200 Pennsylvania State University ............................... Chi ....................................State Run 201 Old Main, University Park, Pa. 16802 ............... ................................. (814) 865-4700 Ramapo College of New Jersey ............................. Gamma Pi ........................State Run 505 Ramapo Valley Rd., Mahwah, N.J. 07430 ....... .................................. (201) 684-7500 Richard Stockton College of New Jersey .............. Gamma Mu ......................State Run Jimmy Leeds Rd., Pomona, N.J. 08240.................... ................................. (609) 652-1776
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Robert Morris University ...................................... Delta Upsilon ....................... Private 6001 University Blvd, Moon, Pa. 15108 ................. ................................. (412) 397-5200 Rutgers University ................................................. Delta Beta ......................... State Run PO Box 2101, New Brunswick, N.J. 08903 ............. ................................. (908) 932-1766 Rutgers University ................................................. Delta Omicron ................. State Run 249 University Ave., Newark, N.J. 07102................ ................................. (973) 353-5800 Seton Hall University ............................................. Delta Xi ................. Roman Catholic 400 S. Orange Ave., South Orange, N.J. 07079 ....... ................................. (973) 761-9000 Southern Connecticut State University ................ Gamma Xi ........................ State Run 501 Crescent, New Haven, Conn. 06515 ................. ................................. (203) 392-5200 St. Francis College ................................................. Beta Sigma ............ Roman Catholic 180 Remsen St., Brooklyn, N.Y. 11201 ................... ................................. (718) 522-2300 St. Francis University ............................................ Beta Lambda ........ Roman Catholic PO Box 6000, Loretto, Pa. 15940 ............................ ................................. (814) 472-7000 St. John's University .............................................. Beta Pi ................... Roman Catholic 8000 Utopia Pkwy., Queens, N.Y. 11439 ................ ................................. (718) 990-2000 St. John's University .............................................. Gamma Sigma......... Roman Catholic 400 Howard Ave., Staten Island, N.Y. 11301 .......... ................................. (718) 390-4500 St. Joseph’s College................................................ Epsilon Gamma .... Roman Catholic 155 West Roe Boulevard, Patchogue, N.Y. 11772... .................................. (631) 687-5100 Stony Brook University ......................................... Gamma Omicron............. State Run 118 Administration Bldg., Stony Brook, N.Y. 11794 ................................ (631) 632-6000 University of Colorado........................................... Delta Chi .......................... State Run Willard Administrative Center, Boulder, Colo. 80309 ................................ (303) 492-1411 Utica College of Syracuse University .................... Beta Iota ............................... Private Burstone Rd., Utica, N.Y. 13501 ............................. ................................. (315) 792-3006 Wesley College........................................................ Delta Delta ...................... Methodist 120 N. State St., Dover, Del. 19901 ......................... ................................. (302) 736-2300 William Paterson University ................................. Gamma Nu ....................... State Run 300 Pompton Rd., Wayne, N.J. 07470 ..................... ................................. (877) 978-3923 Youngstown State University ................................ Beta Omicron................... State Run One University Plaza, Youngstown, Ohio 44555 .... (330) 941-3000
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LINEAGE OF NATIONAL OFFICERS NATIONAL PRESIDENTS TITLE: GRAND CONSUL 1................. 1916-20 .............. Salvatore F LaCorte ...................................................................... Beta 2................. 1920-21 .............. Paul J Salvatore ............................................................................ Beta 3................. 1921-22 .............. Robert Santangelo.......................................................................... Beta 4................. 1922-23 .............. Joseph X Guzzetto ........................................................................ Beta 5................. 1923-24 .............. Joseph V Petrelli, Jr .................................................................... Theta 6................. 1924-25 .............. Louis J Rinaldi ................................................................................ Iota 7................. 1925-26 .............. John Pasta ..................................................................................... Beta 8................. 1926-27 .............. Benjamin Marsciano ........................................................................ Nu 9................. 1927-29 .............. Charles J Barone ............................................................................. Nu 10 ............... 1929-31 .............. Peter J Sammartino ......................................................................... Eta 11 ............... 1931-33 .............. Paul J Salvatore ............................................................................ Beta 12 .............. 1933-35 .............. Gerard Chirichigno .......................................................................... Nu 13 .............. 1935-37 .............. Francis X Pagano ............................................................................. Eta 14 .............. 1937-39 .............. Francis J Travaline, Jr .............................................................. Lambda 15 ............... 1939-41 .............. Victor S Leanza ............................................................................... Xi 16 ............... 1941-45 .............. Joseph A DeGuglielmo ............................................................. Upsilon 17 ............... 1945-46 .............. Felix Ottaviano .......................................................................... Omega 18 ............... 1946-48 .............. Domenic A Macedonia .............................................................. Kappa 19 ............... 1948-50 .............. Samuel A Varco ....................................................................... Epsilon 20 ............... 1950-52 .............. Joseph V Alaimo ............................................................................Mu 21 ............... 1952-53 .............. Adam J DiVincenzo ......................................................................... Psi
TITLE: NATIONAL PRESIDENT
21 ............... 1953-54 .............. Adam J DiVincenzo ......................................................................... Psi 22 ............... 1954-56 .............. Frank J Cavallaro ............................................................................ Nu 23 ............... 1956-58 .............. Frank E Costanzo ............................................................................ Nu 24 ............... 1958-60 .............. Joseph M D’Urso ................................................................. Beta Delta 25 ............... 1960-62 .............. Carlo M Vannicola .........................................................................Rho 26 ............... 1962-64 .............. Joseph A Sciosia .............................................................................. Psi 27 ............... 1964-66 .............. Francis J Paladino ........................................................................... Phi 28 ............... 1966-68 .............. Trent J Ciarrocchi ........................................................................... Psi 29 ............... 1968-70 .............. Vincent J Muffeletto ................................................................ Epsilon 30 ............... 1970-72 .............. Stanley W Raffa ...........................................................................Delta 31 ............... 1972-74 .............. Jules J Zangrille ............................................................... Beta Lambda 32 ............... 1974-76 .............. Albert E Palazzo .................................................................. Theta Beta 33 ............... 1976 .................. Anthony A Nardone ................................................................. Lambda 34 ............... 1976-78 .............. A Joseph Creston ............................................................................ Psi 35 ............... 1978-80 .............. Santo J Barbarino................................................................ Beta Sigma 36 ............... 1980-82 .............. Anthony J Carfang ........................................................................... Psi 37 ............... 1982-84 .............. Michael G Zerega ........................................................................... Psi 38 ............... 1984-86 .............. Richard F Primiano ............................................................. Beta Delta 39 ............... 1986-88 .............. Robert J Valeriano ........................................................................... Psi 40 ............... 1988-90 .............. Alexander B Fafara, Jr ............................................................. Beta Xi 41 ............... 1990-92 .............. Joseph C Rahtelli ................................................................... Beta Beta 42 ............... 1992-94 .............. Joseph L Rossi ........................................................................ Beta Phi 43 ............... 1994-96 .............. Joseph G Malecki .................................................................. Beta Chi 44 ............... 1996-98 .............. Glenn A Small ......................................................................... Beta Xi 45 ............... 1998-02 .............. Thomas J Carroll ........................................................................... Chi 46 ............... 2002-03 .............. Richard Barnes ....................................................................... Beta Chi 47 ............... 2003-05 .............. Manuel Rodriquez ......................................................... Gamma Sigma 48 ............... 2005-07 .............. Evan Sottosanti ....................................................................... Beta Eta 49 ............... 2007-09 .............. Douglas Sundo ................................................................................ Psi 50 ............... 2010-11 ............. Robert DeVito ................................................................... Beta Omega 51 ............... 2011-.................. Nicholas Franki .......................................................... Gamma Lambda
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NATIONAL VICE PRESIDENTS TITLE: GRAND PRO-CONSUL 1................. 1919-21 .............. Anthony J Amore........................................................................... Beta 2................. 1921-22 .............. Albert W Cretella ..................................................................... Gamma 3................. 1922-23 .............. Ferdinand F DiBartolo ................................................................ Alpha 4................. 1923-24 .............. Palmer S Dente ........................................................................... Alpha 5................. 1924-25 .............. Joseph V Petrilli, Jr ...................................................................... Theta 6................. 1941-45 .............. Felix J Ottaviano ........................................................................ Omega 7................. 1945-46 .............. Domenic A Macedonia .............................................................. Kappa 8................. 1946-48 .............. Amleto DiGusto .......................................................................... Sigma 9................. 1948-50 .............. Frank Cavallaro ................................................................... Theta Beta 10 ............... 1950-52 .............. Joseph A Sturret .................................................................... Beta Zeta 11 ............... 1952-53 .............. Charles A Coscia ......................................................................... Theta
TITLE: NATIONAL VICE PRESIDENT
11 ............... 1953-54 .............. Charles A Coscia ......................................................................... Theta 12 ............... 1954-56 .............. Frank E Costanzo ............................................................................ Nu 13 ............... 1956-58 .............. Joseph M D’Urso ................................................................. Beta Delta 14 ............... 1958-60 .............. Frank L Tosi ..................................................................................... Xi 15 ............... 1960-62 .............. Joseph A Sciosia .............................................................................. Psi 16 ............... 1962-64 .............. Francis J Paladino ........................................................................... Phi 17 ............... 1964-66 .............. Trent J Ciarrocchi ........................................................................... Psi 18 ............... 1966-68 .............. Vincent J Muffeletto ................................................................ Epsilon 19 ............... 1968-70 .............. Stanley W Raffa ...........................................................................Delta 20 ............... 1970-72 .............. Jules J Zangrille ............................................................... Beta Lambda 21 ............... 1972-74 .............. Albert E Palazzo .................................................................. Theta Beta 22 ............... 1974-76 .............. Anthony A Nardone ................................................................. Lambda 23 ............... 1976-78 .............. Benjamin V Verdile ............................................................. Beta Delta
TITLE: EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT
24 ............... 1978-80 .............. Anthony J Carfang ........................................................................... Psi 25 ............... 1980-82 .............. Michael G Zerega ........................................................................... Psi 26 ............... 1982-84 .............. Richard F Primiano ............................................................. Beta Delta 27 ............... 1984-86 .............. Robert J Valeriano ........................................................................... Psi 28 ............... 1986-88 .............. Alexander B Fafara, Jr ............................................................. Beta Xi 29 ............... 1988-90 .............. Joseph C Rahtelli ................................................................... Beta Beta 30 ............... 1990-91 .............. John J Russo .................................................................................... Psi 31 ............... 1991-92 .............. James S Lentini .................................................................. Beta Sigma 32 ............... 1992-94 .............. Joseph G Malecki .................................................................. Beta Chi 33 ............... 1994-96 .............. Glenn A Small ......................................................................... Beta Xi 34 ............... 1996-98 .............. Edward Magliocco ............................................................... Beta Delta 35 ............... 1998-00 .............. Matthew Vislocky ............................................................. Gamma Iota 36 ............... 2000-02 .............. Richard Barnes ....................................................................... Beta Chi 37 ............... 2002-04 .............. Manuel Rodriquez ......................................................... Gamma Sigma 38 ............... 2004-05 .............. Evan Sottosanti ....................................................................... Beta Eta 39 ............... 2005-06 .............. Abdul Gaibi ..................................................................... Delta Epsilon 40 ............... 2006-07 .............. Douglas Sundo ................................................................................ Psi 41 ............... 2007-09 .............. Robert DeVito ................................................................... Beta Omega
TITLE: NATIONAL VICE PRESIDENT
41 ............... 2009-10 ............. Danny Thomas Jr ............................................................ Beta Omicron 42 ............... 2010-11 .............. Nicholas Franki .......................................................... Gamma Lambda 43 ............... 2011-.................. Christopher Mancusi ...................................................... Gamma Sigma
NATIONAL SECRETARIES TITLE: GRAND TRIBUNE 1................. 1916-19 .............. Salvatore F LaCorte ...................................................................... Beta 2................. 1919-21 .............. Anthony J Armore ........................................................................ Beta 3................. 1921 .................. Peter J Pirrone...............................................................................Delta 4................. 1921-23 .............. Joseph V Petrilli, Jr ...................................................................... Theta 5................. 1923-24 .............. John Maresca ........................................................................................ 6................. 1924-25 .............. Edward S Crudele ...................................................................... Kappa 7................. 1925-26 .............. Peter J Sammartino ......................................................................... Eta 8................. 1926-27 .............. Louis Voso .................................................................................. Theta 9................. 1927 .................. Frank L Coppola .......................................................................... Theta 10 ............... 1927-29 .............. Peter J Sammartino ......................................................................... Eta 11 ............... 1929-31 .............. Charles J Barone ............................................................................. Nu 12 ............... 1931-35 .............. Francis X Pagano ............................................................................. Eta
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13 ............... 1935-39 .............. Phillip J Repino .............................................................................. Chi 14 ............... 1939-43 .............. Frank Brescia ................................................................................... Eta 15 ............... 1943-46 .............. Carlo M Vannicola .........................................................................Rho 16 ............... 1946-53 .............. Joseph A DeGuglielmo ............................................................ Upsilon
TITLE: NATIONAL SECRETARY
16 ............... 1953-59 .............. Joseph A DeGuglielmo ............................................................ Upsilon 17 ............... 1959 .................. Fred P Pegnato ............................................................................ Sigma 18 ............... 1959-60 .............. Joseph A DeGuglielmo ............................................................ Upsilon 19 ............... 1960-78 .............. Adam DiVincenzo ........................................................................... Psi
TITLE: EXECUTIVE SECRETARY
20 ............... 1978-84 .............. Stanley W Raffa ...........................................................................Delta 21 ............... 1984-85 .............. Ronald L Sme ..................................................................... Beta Sigma 22 ............... 1985-92 .............. Joseph L Rossi ........................................................................ Beta Phi 23 ............... 1992-98 .............. James S Lentini .................................................................. Beta Sigma 24 ............... 1998-06 .............. Felipe Martinez .............................................................. Gamma Sigma 25 ............... 2006-09 .............. Danny Thomas Jr ............................................................ Beta Omicron
TITLE: NATIONAL SECRETARY
26 ............... 2009-.................. Rev James Lentini ............................................................. Beta Sigma
NATIONAL TREASURERS TITLE: GRAND QUAESTOR 1................. 1916-19 .............. Salvatore F LaCorte ...................................................................... Beta 2................. 1919-21 .............. John H Mariano ............................................................................. Beta 3................. 1921-23 .............. Joseph X Guzzetto ........................................................................ Beta 4................. 1923-24 .............. Joseph XF Iacovino ....................................................................... Iota 5................. 1924-25 .............. Harry Dragonetti ...................................................................... Lambda 6................. 1925-26 .............. Enrico Coscia .................................................................................. Nu 7................. 1926-29 .............. Peter J Sammartino ......................................................................... Eta 8................. 1929-31 .............. Charles J Barone ............................................................................. Nu 9................. 1931-35 .............. Francis X Pagano ............................................................................. Eta 10 ............... 1939-43 .............. Frank Brescia ................................................................................... Eta 11 ............... 1943-45 .............. Carlo M Vannicola .........................................................................Rho 12 ............... 1945-46 .............. Joseph J LaMonte .................................................................. Beta Beta 13 ............... 1946-53 .............. Carlo M Vannicola .........................................................................Rho
TITLE: NATIONAL TREASURER
13 ............... 1953-60 .............. Carlo M Vannicola .........................................................................Rho 14 ............... 1960-78 .............. Joseph V Scotti ................................................................................ Psi
TITLE: VICE PRESIDENT FOR FINANCIAL AFFAIRS
15 ............... 1978-80 .............. Albert E Palazzo .................................................................. Theta Beta 16 ............... 1980-81 .............. Mel Vander Velde ................................................................. Beta Mu 17 ............... 1981-82 .............. Richard F Primiano ............................................................. Beta Delta 18 ............... 1982-84 .............. Phillip G Vanno, Jr ................................................................. Beta Iota 19 ............... 1984-86 .............. Calvin L Shipley .............................................................................. Psi 20 ............... 1986-88 .............. Paul R Fabrizio ................................................................................ Psi 21 ............... 1988-91 .............. Anthony Cerrone ................................................................. Beta Delta 22 ............... 1991-92 .............. Aldo Del Sorbo .............................................................................Delta 23 ............... 1992-94 .............. Anthony Cerrone ................................................................. Beta Delta 24 ............... 1994-98 .............. Matthew Vislocky ............................................................. Gamma Iota 25 ............... 1998-02 .............. Joseph S Piras .................................................................... Beta Omega 26 ............... 2002-04 .............. J.P. Venanzi .......................................................................Gamma Eta 27 ............... 2004-07 .............. Todd Cusato ...................................................................... Beta Sigma 28 ............... 2007-09 .............. Joseph Piras ....................................................................... Beta Omega
TITLE: NATIONAL TREASURER
28 .............. 2009-2011 ......... Joseph Piras ....................................................................... Beta Omega 29 ............... 2011-.................. Richard Trieste ...................................................................... Beta Beta
TITLE: GRAND HISTORIAN
NATIONAL HISTORIANS
1................. 1921-22 .............. Fred Porfilio ................................................................................. Beta 2................. 1922-23 .............. Anthony F Arpaia ..................................................................... Gamma 3................. 1923-24 .............. Saverio Flemma ...................................................................... Lambda 4................. 1924-25 .............. Joseph D’Agostino ............................................................................ Pi 5................. 1925-27 .............. Joseph A Nicolini ....................................................................... Theta 6................. 1927-28 .............. Frank Coppola ............................................................................. Theta 7................. 1929-33 .............. Francis X Pagano ............................................................................. Eta 8................. 1933-37 .............. Lawrence Culiano ...................................................................... Omega
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TITLE: GRAND HISTORIAN-CHAPLAIN-DELEGATE 9................. 1937-39 .............. Victor S Leanza ............................................................................... Xi 10 ............... 1939-411 ............ Dr Felix Ottaviano ..................................................................... Omega
TITLE: NATIONAL HISTORIAN
11 ............... 2007-08 .............. Fr James Lentini ................................................................. Beta Sigma 12 ............... 2008-12 ............. Joseph C Rahtelli ................................................................... Beta Beta
NATIONAL CHAPLAINS TITLE: GRAND CHAPLAIN
1................. 1921-282 ............ Paul Salvatore, ............................................................................... Beta 2................. 1929-33 .............. Frank Travaline ...................................................................... Lambda 3................. 1933-35 .............. Raymond Parillo ............................................................................... Xi 4................. 1935-37 .............. Joseph Larca ............................................................................... Kappa
TITLE: GRAND HISTORIAN-CHAPLAIN-DELEGATE
5................. 1937-39 ............. Victor S Leanza ............................................................................... Xi 6................. 1939-41 ............. Dr Felix Ottaviano ..................................................................... Omega
TITLE: GRAND CHAPLAIN
7................. 1948-533 ............ Fr Salvatore Federici, CSSP ............................................................ Psi
TITLE: NATIONAL CHAPLAIN
7................. 1953-68 .............. Fr Salvatore Federici, CSSP ............................................................ Psi 8................. 1968-81 .............. Br Camillus Casey OFM ..................................................... Beta Sigma 9................. 1984-86 .............. A Joseph Creston ............................................................................ Psi 10 ............... 1986-92 .............. Fr Leonard Tuzzolo ......................................................................... Psi 11 ............... 1992-96 .............. Fr Ronald Falotico ............................................................. Gamma Mu 12 ............... 1996-97 .............. Garry Kosteck .......................................................................... Beta Xi 13 ............... 1997-03 .............. Fr Albert Cervella ................................................................ Beta Delta 14 ............... 2003- ................. Fr James Lentini ................................................................. Beta Sigma
KLEOS EDITORS 1................. 1925-33 .............. Peter J Sammartino4 ......................................................................... Eta 2................. 1932-37 .............. AUN Camera .................................................................................. Eta 3................. 1937-56 .............. Vincent Larcy ...................................................................... Theta Beta 4................. 1956-68 .............. Stanley W Raffa ...........................................................................Delta 5................. 1968-78 .............. Santo J Barbarino................................................................ Beta Sigma 6................. 1978-84 .............. Neil Anastasio ..................................................................... Theta Beta 7................. 1984-90 .............. John J Russo .................................................................................... Psi 8................. 1990-96 .............. Andrew Cripps ........................................................................ Beta Phi 9................. 1996-98 .............. Christopher Pascocello .............................................................. Beta Pi 10 ............... 1998- ................. John J Russo .................................................................................... Psi
FOOTNOTES 1
Effective 1941, the position of Grand Historian/Chaplain/Delegate became re-titled as Grand Pro Consul (National Vice President) -- one who assumed the duties of the President in the event of a vacancy in that office Chaplain was restored as a separate position 1948, Historian was restored in 2007 In 1941, the position of Grand Delegate was eliminated and has not since been restored, Felix Ottaviano would be the last brother to ever hold that position
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From 1921-28, Grand Chaplain was an extra-Constitutional position
3
From 1948-50: Grand Chaplain elected by the Executive Committee
4
Edited The Kleos beginning in 1929 (its first year), and some precursor publications in the years before that
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LINEAGE OF AWARD WINNERS OUTSTANDING UNDERGRADUATE 1940 1941 1943 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 1951 1952 1952 1953 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003
.. James Paccione ........................... Eta .. Joseph Scalzo .............................. Chi .. Paul F Cerchiara .......................... Nu .. Alfred Cocumelli ............... Beta Zeta .. .............................. Award Rescinded .. Robert Curto ............................... Chi .. ............................... No Award Given .. Henry DiGiorgio...............Theta Beta .. Stanley W Raffa, PNP .............. Delta .. Pat Gabriele ......................... Beta Eta .. Anthony Morici ................... Beta Mu .. John Pelino ................................... Psi .. Carmine Serafina .............Beta Theta .. Anthony F Sharpe ............Beta Theta .. Fred Corrieri ................................ Psi .. Michael Minella ...............Beta Theta .. Robert A Paganelli ...........Beta Theta .. John Palermo ................................ Psi .. Samuel Lamana ...........Beta Omicron .. Louis Spadacini ........................ Delta .. John Mascio .....................Beta Theta .. Albert Pisterzi...................... Beta Mu .. Charles Conte ..........................Sigma .. Richard Gaylord ...............Beta Theta .. Arthur Esch ................................ Chi .. Santo J Barbarino, PNP .. Beta Sigma .. Carmen Federico ................ Beta Iota .. ............................... No Award Given .. Mark Failla ..................... Beta Sigma .. Gary Van Schafften .....Beta Lambda .. Edward Comas ............................. Psi .. James Muir Beta ................. Omicron .. John Beattie Beta ..........................Xi .. Charles G Fiore ...............Theta Beta .. Jeffrey Mangone ........................... Psi .. Russell Pugh ......................... Beta Xi .. Daniel Smith ....................... Beta Mu .. Thomas Farina .................. Beta Beta .. William Fennimore............... Beta Xi .. James Flanagan .................. Beta Iota .. David Tammaro...........Beta Omicron .. Joseph L Rossi, PNP............ Beta Phi .. Edward Riccotone ........ Beta Omega .. Joseph C Rahtelli, PNP...... Beta Beta .. Christopher Pinchiaroli . Beta Omega .. Frank D Farina ............. Beta Omega .. Mario S DiBiase, Jr ... Gamma Kappa .. Joseph P Narciso ... Gamma Lambda .. Andrew M Cozzolino ....... Beta Beta .. Christopher Perfetto ............ Beta Eta .. Jeffrey Breen ............. Gamma Sigma .. Daniel Cimmino ............ Gamma Nu .. Dhanraj Persad, Jr................ Beta Eta .. Robert Capuano ................. Beta Rho .. William J Parkin ................. Delta Xi .. John Handiboe ............. Gamma Delta .. Ross S Alessandro III ................... Psi .. Todd Cusato .................. Beta Sigma .. Todd Cusato .................. Beta Sigma .. Chris Shipley ............................... Psi .. Sean Foote .................................. Chi .. Reggie Jackson ................... Delta Psi
2004 .. Christopher Mancusi . Gamma Sigma 2005 .. Tom Rock .......................... Beta Rho 2006 .. Joseph Iglesias .............. Gamma Rho 2007 .. Salvatore Flagiello ....... Gamma Rho 2008 .. Andrew Dunn ................. Beta Sigma 2009 ... Lawrence Cittadino ........ Gamma Mu 2010 ... Vincent Pullara ............. Gamma Rho 2011 ... Joseph Rahtelli II............ Delta Theta 2012 ... Dylan Thomas ............. Beta Omicron
OUTSTANDING ALUMNUS 1940 .. Joseph Gambatese ...................Kappa 1941 .. Carlo M Vannicola, PNP ........... Rho 1946 .. Anthony D’Aurora ........................ Xi 1947 .. Joseph J LaMonte ............. Beta Beta 1948 .. Vincent Larcy .................. Theta Beta 1949 ... ............................... No Award Given 1950 .. Domenic A Macedonia, PNP...Kappa 1951 .. Donato Mazzola .............. Beta Delta 1952 .. Frank Costanzo, PNP ................... Nu 1953 .. James Paccione ...........................Eta 1954 .. Michael Julian ............ Beta Omicron 1955 .. Adam J DiVincenzo, PNP ............ Psi 1956 .. Bernard LoPorto ................. Beta Eta 1957 .. Joseph Derrico, Sr ............. Beta Beta 1958 .. Victor C Ciancetta ......................... Xi 1959 .. Lewis DiRosario............................ Xi 1960 .. Horace Goffredo............................ Xi 1961 .. Albert Zanzucki ........... Beta Lambda 1962 .. Anthony F Sharpe ........... Beta Theta 1963 .. Armand DeRosa ................. Beta Eta 1964 .. Rocco Salinbene ........................... Xi 1965 .. Lou Minutello .............................. Psi 1966 .. Joseph A DeGuglielmo, PNP Upsilon 1967 .. Frank Cavallaro, PNP ....... Theta Beta 1968 .. Matthew LoMonaco ......... Beta Delta 1969 .. ............................... No Award Given 1970 .. Albert E Palazzo, PNP ..... Theta Beta 1971 .. Robert M Ciavolino............. Beta Eta 1972 .. Joseph Catapano.............................Pi 1973 .. Stanley W Raffa, PNP .............. Delta 1973 .. A Joseph Creston, PNP ................ Psi 1974 .. Americo Faruolo ................... Beta Xi 1975 .. Leon Panella ................................ Psi 1976 .. Joseph W Randazzo .....................Eta 1977 .. Jules Zangrille, PNP ..... Beta Lambda 1977 .. Anthony O’Toole ............ Beta Sigma 1978 .. Anthony Cavuto ............... Beta Delta 1979 .. Trent J Ciarrocchi, PNP................ Psi 1980 ... ............................... No Award Given 1981 .. Alexander B Fafara, Jr, PNP . Beta Xi 1982 .. Ben Columbi ...........................Kappa 1983 .. Paul Fabrizio ............................... Psi 1984 .. Michael Flott ............... Beta Lambda 1985 .. Jerome Cashman .............. Beta Beta 1986 .. Samuel Catanzano ....................... Nu 1987 .. Garry O Kosteck ................... Beta Xi 1988 .. Calvin Shipley ............................. Psi 1989 .. Ronald L Smé ................. Beta Sigma 1990 .. Anthony J Carfang, PNP .............. Psi 1991 .. Richard Primiano, PNP ... Beta Delta 1992 .. Charles G Fiore ............... Theta Beta 1993 .. John J Russo ................................ Psi
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1994 .. Michael G Zerega, PNP................ Psi 1995 .. Joseph L Rossi, PNP ........... Beta Phi 1996 .. Joseph C Rahtelli, PNP ..... Beta Beta 1997 .. Samuel Galasso, Jr .......... Beta Delta 1998 .. Frank Riccardo, Jr ................. Beta Xi 1999 .. Robert J Valeriano, PNP ............. Psi 2000 ... ............................... No Award Given 2001 .. Gerald Smulski ............................ Psi 2002 .. John Hadgkiss .................... Beta Rho 2003 .. Vincent Verdile ................... Beta Phi 2004 .. Danny Thomas, Jr ....... Beta Omicron 2005 .... Manual Rodriguez, PNP... Gamma Sigma 2006 .. Fr James Lentini .............. Beta Sigma 2007 .. Thomas J Carroll, PNP ................ Chi 2008 .. Evan Sottosanti ................... Beta Eta 2009 ... Peter Gaudiuso ................ Theta Beta 2010 ... Doug Sundo ................................. Psi 2011 ... Dr. Santo Barbarino......... Beta Sigma 2012 ... Robert DeVito ............... Beta Omega
OUTSTANDING CHAPTER 1954 .. Beta Iota ........................... Utica Coll. 1955 .. Psi ........................... Duquesne Univ. 1956 .. Beta Mu ......................De Paul Univ. 1957 .. Psi ........................... Duquesne Univ. 1958 .. Beta Delta ................... Temple Univ. 1959 .. Psi ........................... Duquesne Univ. 1960 .. Beta Theta ....... Franciscan U Steub. 1961 .. Beta Mu ......................De Paul Univ. 1962 .. Delta ............ Polytechnic Inst. of NY 1963 .. Beta Theta ........ Franciscan U Steub. 1964 .. Xi .......................... Ohio State Univ. 1965 .. Beta Pi .......................St John’s Univ. 1966 .. Beta Omicron ....... Youngstown State 1967 .. Beta Sigma ............... St Francis Coll. 1968 .. Beta Mu ......................De Paul Univ. 1969 .. Beta Iota ........................... Utica Coll. 1970 .. Beta Lambda ........... St Francis Coll. 1971 .. Psi ........................... Duquesne Univ. 1972 .. Beta Xi .......... NJ Inst. of Technology 1973 .. Beta Sigma ............... St Francis Coll. 1974 .. Psi ........................... Duquesne Univ. 1975 .. Beta Sigma ............... St Francis Coll. 1976 .. Pi ....................... West Virginia Univ. 1977 .. Psi ........................... Duquesne Univ. 1978 .. Theta Beta ............... New York Univ. 1979 .. Beta Beta ................. Manhattan Coll. 1980 .. Beta Phi ........... Glassboro State Coll. 1981 .. Beta Iota ........................... Utica Coll. 1982 .. Beta Theta ........ Franciscan U Steub. 1983 .. Beta Beta ................. Manhattan Coll. 1984 .. Beta Omega ..................... Pace Univ. 1985 .. Theta Beta ............... New York Univ. 1986 .. Beta Rho .................... Gannon Univ. 1987 .. Beta Chi ....................... SUNY Tech. 1988 .. Beta Phi ........... Glassboro State Coll. 1989 .. Beta Pi .......................St John’s Univ. 1990 .. Gamma Lambda ........ Fordham Univ. 1991 .. Gamma Zeta .............Villanova Univ. 1992 .. Gamma Pi ..........Ramapo Coll. of NJ 1993 .. Gamma Nu ......... Wm Paterson Univ. 1994 .. Chi ......................... Penn State Univ. 1995 .. Delta Xi .................. Seton Hall Univ. 1996 .. Gamma Eta ......... Trenton State Coll. 1997 .. Gamma Delta ....... Waynesburg Coll. 1998 ... ............................... No Award Given
1999 . Chi ............. Pennsylvania State Univ. 2000 . Delta Sigma ................... Tufts Univ. 2001 . Gamma Mu ....... Stockton State Coll. 2002 . Delta ............. Polytechnic University 2003 . Delta ............. Polytechnic University 2004 . Delta Chi .............. Univ. of Colorado 2005 . Delta Chi .............. Univ. of Colorado 2006 . Gamma Rho .................. Baruch Coll. 2007 . Delta Theta .................... Marist Coll. (tie) .... Epsilon Beta ................ LaSalle Univ. 2008 . Gamma Rho .................. Baruch Coll. 2009 . Delta Delta .................... Wesley Coll. 2010 .. Delta Theta..................... Marist Coll. 2011 .. Gamma Mu ............ Stockton College 2012 .. Beta Beta.................. Manhattan Coll.
MOST IMPROVED CHAPTER 1940 . Beta Beta.................. Manhattan Coll. 1941 . Beta Delta ................... Temple Univ. 1941 . Beta Zeta ......................... Ohio Univ. 1943 . Nu ...................... Univ. of Pittsburgh 1943 . Mu ..............................Cornell Univ. 1945 . Psi ............................ Duquesne Univ. 1945 . Beta Eta .....................Brooklyn Coll. 1946-54 ............................. No Award Given 1955 . Beta Delta ................... Temple Univ. 1956-60 ............................. No Award Given 1961 . Mu ..............................Cornell Univ. 1962 . Beta Omicron ....... Youngstown State 1963 . Chi ............. Pennsylvania State Univ. 1964 . Beta Sigma ................St Francis Coll. 1965 .. ............................... No Award Given 1966 . Sigma ........................... Boston Univ. 1967 . Beta Mu ..................... De Paul Univ. 1968 . Beta Lambda ............St Francis Coll. 1969 . Chi ............ Pennsylvania State Univ. 1970 . Psi ............................ Duquesne Univ. 1971 . Beta Xi .......... NJ Inst. of Technology 1972 . Pi....................... West Virginia Univ. 1973 . Chi ............. Pennsylvania State Univ. 1974 . Beta Omicron ....... Youngstown State 1975 . Theta Beta ............... New York Univ. 1976 . Beta Tau ........... Fairmont State Coll. 1976 . Beta Eta .....................Brooklyn Coll. 1977 . Beta Iota........................... Utica Coll. 1978 . Beta Delta ................... Temple Univ. 1979 . Beta Rho .................... Gannon Univ. 1980 . Chi ............ Pennsylvania State Univ. 1980 . Beta Theta ........Fran U. Steubenville 1981 .. ............................... No Award Given 1982 . Beta Beta.................. Manhattan Coll. 1983 . Beta Chi ............ SUNY Coll. of Tech 1984 . Omicron ............... Univ. of Michigan 1985 . Beta Xi .......... NJ Inst. of Technology 1986 . Beta Phi ........... Glassboro State Coll. 1987 . Beta Lambda ............St Francis Coll. 1988 . Beta Eta .....................Brooklyn Coll. 1989 . Beta Delta ................... Temple Univ. 1990 . Gamma Zeta....................... Villanova 1991 . Gamma Rho .................. Baruch Coll. 1992 . Chi ............. Pennsylvania State Univ. 1993 . Gamma Iota .................... Pace Univ. 1994 . Chi ............. Pennsylvania State Univ. 1995 .. Gamma Sigma........... St John’s Univ. 1996 . Chi ............ Pennsylvania State Univ. 1997 . Psi ............................ Duquesne Univ.
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1997 .. Joseph Ziccardi ................ Beta Delta 1998-99.............................. No Award Given 2000 .. Delta Sigma................... Tuft’s Univ. 2001-02.............................. No Award Given 2003 .. Gamma Sigma ......... St John’s U (SI) 2004-05.............................. No Award Given 2006 .. Epsilon Beta ................ LaSalle Univ. 2007 .. Epsilon Beta ................ LaSalle Univ. 2008 .. Gamma Rho .................. Baruch Coll. 2009 .. Delta Chi .............. Univ of Colorado 2010 ... Gamma Iota ...................... Pace Univ. 2011 ... Beta Beta ................. Manhattan Coll. 2012 ... Gamma Rho .................. Baruch Coll.
1998 .. Beta Eta .................... Brooklyn Coll. 1999 .. Beta Xi .........NJ Inst. of Technology 2000-01 .............................. No Award Given 2002 .. Chi ................................... Penn State 2003 .. Delta Chi .............. Univ. of Colorado 2004 .. Beta Eta .................... Brooklyn Coll. 2005 ... ............................... No Award Given 2006 .. Gamma Mu................. Stockton Coll. 2007 .. Beta Omicron ....... Youngstown State 2008 .. Beta Sigma ............... St Francis Coll. 2009 .. Delta Chi .............. Univ of Colorado 2010 ... Gamma Pi .................... Ramapo Coll. 2011 ... Gamma Kappa . Coll. of Staten Island 2012 ... Delta Psi .................. Lynn University
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2006 ........................ New York City District 2007 ....................... Delaware Valley District 2008 ........................ New York City District 2009 ........................ New York City District 2010 ..........................Hudson Valley District 2011 ................................... Midwest District 2012 ....................... Delaware Valley District
1970 ..................... Long Island Alumni Club 1971 ........................ Pittsburgh Alumni Club 1972 ....................... New York Alumni Club 1973 ..................... Long Island Alumni Club 1974 ........................ Pittsburgh Alumni Club 1975 ............... Mohawk Valley Alumni Club 1976 .................... North Jersey Alumni Club 1977 ....................... New York Alumni Club 1978 .....................Philadelphia Alumni Club 1979 .....................Steubenville Alumni Club 1980 ................................... No Award Given 1981 ................................... No Award Given 1982 ........................ Pittsburgh Alumni Club 1983 ........................ Pittsburgh Alumni Club 1984 ....................... New York Alumni Club 1985 ........................ Pittsburgh Alumni Club 1986 ......................... Brooklyn Alumni Club 1987 .................... North Jersey Alumni Club 1988 ........................ Pittsburgh Alumni Club 1989 ........................ Pittsburgh Alumni Club 1990 ......................... Brooklyn Alumni Club 1991 ................................... No Award Given 1992 ....................... New York Alumni Club 1993 ........................ Pittsburgh Alumni Club 1994 .................... North Jersey Alumni Club 1995 .............. Delaware Valley Alumni Club 1996 ........................ Pittsburgh Alumni Club 1997 .................... North Jersey Alumni Club 1998 .................... North Jersey Alumni Club 1999 ........................ Pittsburgh Alumni Club 2000 ....................... New York Alumni Club 2001 ....................... New York Alumni Club 2002 ................................... No Award Given 2003 ........................ Pittsburgh Alumni Club 2004 ................... Youngstown Alumni Club 2005 ........................ Pittsburgh Alumni Club 2006 ....................... New York Alumni Club 2007 ........................ Pittsburgh Alumni Club 2008 ....................... New York Alumni Club 2009 .........................Colorado Alumni Club 2010 ........................ New York Alumni Club 2011 ........................ New York Alumni Club 2012 ........................ New York Alumni Club
OUTSTANDING COMMUNITY SERVICE 1992 .. Gamma Sigma ......... St John’s U (SI) 1993 .. Gamma Mu................ Stockton Coll. 1994 .. Gamma Chi ........... Delaware State U 1995-96 .............................. No Award Given
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LINEAGE OF NATIONAL CONVENTIONS 1 ..... June, 1916 .............. Hotel Syracuse ................................................. Syracuse, N.Y. 2 .... March, 1919 ............ Hotel Taft ................................................ New Haven, Conn. 3 ..... Feb 11-12, 1921 ...... Hotel Biltmore ........................................ New York City, N.Y. 4 ...... Feb 12, 1922 ........... Hotel Biltmore ........................................ New York City, N.Y. 5 ..... Feb 10-12, 1923 ...... Hotel Biltmore .................................................. NY City, N.Y. 6 .... Dec 27-29, 1923 ..... Hotel Statler ......................................................Buffalo, N.Y. 7 .... Dec 27-29, 1924 ..... Hotel Statler ................................................. Cleveland, Ohio 8* ... Dec 28-30, 1925 ..... Hotel Biltmore ................................................. NY City, N.Y. 9 .... Dec30-Jan1,1927 .... Hotel Syracuse ............................................... Syracuse, N.Y. 10 .. Sept 5-7, 1927 ......... Grill Room of Nu & Rho House ...................... Pittsburgh, Pa. 11 .. Sept 4-6, 1928 ......... DeWitt Clinton Hotel ........................................ Albany, N.Y. 12 .. Sept 2-4, 1929 ......... Elks Hotel ......................................................... Boston, Mass. 13 .. Sept 1-3, 1930 ......... Hotel Statler ......................................................Buffalo, N.Y. 14 .. Sept 6-8, 1931 ......... Hotel New Yorker ................................ New York City, N.Y. 15 .. Sept 4-6, 1933 ......... Cleveland Hotel ............................................ Cleveland, Ohio 16 .. Sept 3-5, 1934 ......... Hotel Statler ..................................................... Boston, Mass. 17 .. Sept 22-24, 1935 ..... Hotel Seneca .................................................. Rochester, N.Y. 18 .. Sept 3-5, 1936 ......... Hotel Astor ........................................... New York City, N.Y. 19 .. Sept 2-4, 1937 ......... Ben Franklin Hotel ....................................... Philadelphia, Pa. 20 .. Sept 1-3, 1938 ......... Hotel Schenley ................................................ Pittsburgh, Pa. 21 .. Aug 31-9/2, 1939 .... Hotel Statler ......................................................Buffalo, N.Y. 22 .. Aug 30-9/1, 1940 .... Hotel Statler ................................................. Cleveland, Ohio 23 .. Sept 1-3, 1941 ......... Hotel Statler ..................................................... Boston, Mass. 24 .. Aug 30-9/1, 1946 .... Hotel Onondaga .............................................. Syracuse, N.Y. 25 .. Aug 21-23, 1947 ..... Hotel Carter ................................................. Cleveland, Ohio 26 .. Sept 2-4, 1948 ......... Hotel Seneca .................................................. Rochester, N.Y. 27 .. Aug 31-9/2, 1949 .... Hotel Statler ......................................................Buffalo, N.Y. 28 .. Aug 28-30, 1950 ..... William Penn Hotel ......................................... Pittsburgh, Pa. 29 .. Sept 4-7, 1951 ......... Oceanside Hotel ........................................... Magnolia, Mass. 30 .. Sept 2-4, 1952 ......... Bedford Springs Hotel ........................... Bedford Springs, Pa. 31 .. Sept 8-10, 1953 ....... Forest Hills Hotel ............................... Franconia Notch, N.H. 32 .. Sept 7-9, 1954 ......... Young’s Gap Park ......................................... Parksville, N.Y. 33 .. Aug 23-25, 1955 ..... Griswold Hotel .................................................Groton, Conn. 34 .. Sept 4-6, 1956 ......... Oceanside Hotel ........................................... Magnolia, Mass. 35 .. Sept 3-5, 1957 ......... Schroon Manor ........................................ Schroon Lake, N.Y. 36 .. Sept 2-4, 1958 ......... Young’s Gap Park ......................................... Parksville, N.Y. 37 .. Sept 1-3, 1959 ......... Galen Hall Hotel .......................................... Wernersville, Pa. 38 .. Sept 4-6, 1960 ......... Equinox House ..................................... Manchester, Vermont 39 .. Sept 5-7, 1961 ......... Lake Tarleton Club .................................................Pike, N.H. 40 .. Sept 4-6, 1962 ......... Grossinger’s ................................................ Grossinger, N.Y. 41 .. Aug 27-29, 1963 ..... Mt Washington Hotel ............................ Bretton Woods, N.H. 42 .. Sept 1-3, 1964 ......... Griswold Hotel .................................................Groton, Conn. 43 .. Aug 30-9/3, 1965 .... Tamiment Hotel .............................................. Mt Pocono, Pa. 44 .. Aug 29-9/2, 1966 .... Tamiment Hotel .............................................. Mt Pocono, Pa. 45 .. Aug 28-9/1, 1967 .... Laurels Hotel ............................................... Monticello, N.Y. 46 .. Aug 26-30, 1968 ..... Granit Hotel ............................................... Kerhonkson, N.Y. 47 .. Aug 25-31, 1969 ..... Balsalms ........................................................... Dixville, N.H. 48 .. Aug 31-9/4, 1970 .... Tamiment Hotel .............................................. Mt Pocono, Pa. 49 .. Aug 30-9/3, 1971 .... Granit Hotel ............................................... Kerhonkson, N.Y. 50 .. Aug 21-25, 1972 ..... Granit Hotel ............................................... Kerhonkson, N.Y. 51 .. Aug 20-24, 1973 ..... Granit Hotel ............................................... Kerhonkson, N.Y. 52 .. Aug 19-23, 1974 ..... Picasso Resort ............................................ White Haven, Pa. 53 .. Aug 25-29, 1975 ..... Stevensville Hotel ..................................... Kerhonkson, N.Y. 54 .. Aug 23-27, 1976 ..... Stevensville Hotel ..................................... Kerhonkson, N.Y. 55 .. Aug 22-26, 1977 ..... Stevensville Hotel ..................................... Kerhonkson, N.Y. 56 .. Aug 21-25, 1978 ..... Stevensville Hotel ..................................... Kerhonkson, N.Y. 57 .. Aug 20-24, 1979 ..... Downingtown Inn ....................................... Downingtown, Pa. 58 .. Aug 18-22, 1980 ..... Pocono Manor .......................................... Pocono Manor, Pa. 59 .. Aug 16-20, 1981 ..... Pocono Manor .......................................... Pocono Manor, Pa. 60 .. Aug 15-19, 1982 ..... Stevensville Hotel ..................................... Kerhonkson, N.Y. 61 .. Aug 17-21, 1983 ..... Stevensville Hotel ..................................... Kerhonkson, N.Y. 62 .. Aug 23-27, 1984 ..... Grand Hotel .......................................... Wildwood Crest, N.J. 63 .. Aug 19-24, 1985 ..... Grand Hotel .......................................... Wildwood Crest, N.J. 64 .. Aug 18-22, 1986 ..... Lake Placid Hilton ...................................... Lake Placid, N.Y.
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65 .. Aug 19-23, 1987 ..... Sheraton Centre ............................... Toronto, Ontario, Canada 66 .. Aug 22-26, 1988 ..... Granit Hotel ............................................... Kerhonkson, N.Y. 67 .. Aug 21-25, 1989 ..... Lake Placid Hilton ...................................... Lake Placid, N.Y. 68 .. Aug 20-24, 1990 ..... Motor House/Cascades .............................. Williamsburg, Va. 69 .. Aug 26-30, 1991 ..... Tara Hyannis Hotel ...................................... Cape Cod, Mass. 70 .. Aug 18-22, 1992 ..... Fernwood Hotel .................................................. Bushkill, Pa. 71 .. Aug 19-23, 1993 ..... Fenwick Inn ................................................... Ocean City, Md. 72 .. Aug 20-24, 1994 ..... Sea Bay Inn .................................................. Ocean City, Md. 73 .. Aug 21-25, 1995 ..... Bonnie Castle Resort ............................ Alexandria Bay, N.Y. 74 .. Aug 19-23, 1996 ..... Sheraton Inn ............................................ Virginia Beach, Va. 75 .. Aug 4-8, 1997 ......... Resorts International .................................. Atlantic City, N.J. 76 .. Aug 11-15, 1998 ...... Fenwick Inn ................................................... Ocean City, Md. 77 .. Aug 9-13, 1999 ....... Surfside on the Lake .................................. Lake George, N.Y. 78 .. Aug 7-11, 2000 ........ New York-New York Hotel ...................... Las Vegas, Nevada 79 .. July 25-29, 2001 ...... The Inn of Hampton ............................. Hampton Beach, N.H. 80 .. Aug 12-16, 2002 ..... Fenwick Inn ................................................... Ocean City, Md. 81 .. Aug 14-18, 2003 ..... Niagara College ............................................ Niagara, Canada 82 .. Aug 5-8, 2004 ......... Quality Inn ..................................................... Baltimore, Md. 83 .. Aug 4-7, 2005 ......... Holiday Inn ......................................................... Hershey, Pa. 84 .. Aug 3-6, 2006 ......... Holiday Inn ......................................................... Hershey, Pa. 85 .. Aug 2-5, 2007 ......... The Chateau ..................................................Tannersville, Pa. 86 .. July 31-Aug 3, 2008 Lancaster Host Resort........................................ Lancaster, Pa. 87 .. July 30-Aug 2, 2009 Lancaster Host Resort........................................ Lancaster, Pa. 88 ... Aug. 5-8, 2010 ......... Split Rock Resort............................................. Split Rock, Pa. 89 ... Aug ..4-7, 2011 ........ Holiday Inn.......................................................... Hershey, Pa. 90 ... Aug. 8-12, 2012 ....... Split Rock Resort............................................. Split Rock, Pa. 91 ... Aug, 1-4, 2013 ......... Holiday Inn Conference Center .................... Breinigsville, Pa. Note: National Conventions from 1916-1986, 1996-1998 served as sites of National Council Meetings * 8th Nat’l Convention was mis-numbered as 10th Nat’l Convention; the error remained that way for many yearsThe numbering in this volume accureately reflects the actual number of a given convention
LINEAGE OF NATIONAL COUNCIL MEETINGS NOT HELD IN CONJUCTION WITH THE NATIONAL CONVENTION 1 .... Feb 14-16, 1986 ...... Cleveland State University ........................... Cleveland, Ohio 2 .... Feb 28-29, 1987 ...... Red Roof Inn .............................................. Wilkes-Barre, Pa. 3 .... March 5-6, 1988....... Sheraton Centre .................................................... Utica, N.Y. 4 .... Feb 18-19, 1989 ...... Holiday Inn ...................................................... Pittsburgh, Pa. 5 .... Feb 17, 1990 ............ Radisson Cherry Hill Inn .............................. Cherry Hill, N.J. 6 .... Feb 16-17, 1991 ...... Youngstown State U .................................. Youngstown, Ohio 7 .... Feb 15-16, 1992 ...... Pace University ........................................ Pleasantville, N.Y. 8 .... Feb 13-14, 1993 ...... William Paterson College ....................................Wayne, N.J. 9 .... Feb 19-20, 1994 ...... Richard Stockton College ................................... Pomona, N.J. 10 ... Feb 18-19, 1995 ...... Seton Hall University ............................... South Orange, N.J. 11 .. Feb 17-18, 1996 ...... Trenton State College ......................................... Trenton, N.J. 12 .. Feb 1, 1997 .............. Seton Hall University ............................... South Orange, N.J. 13 .. October 10, 1998 ..... Holiday Inn .............................................. King of Prussia, Pa. 14 . April 10, 1999 .......... Penn State University .................................. State College, Pa. 15 ... October 9, 1999 ...... University of Pennsylvania ...........................Philadelphia, Pa. 16 ... April 11, 2000 ......... Tufts University ............................................. Medford, Mass. 17 ... October 7, 2000 ...... Stockton College ............................................... Pomona, N.J. 18 ... March 31, 2001 ....... St John’s University .......................................... Queens, N.Y. 19 .. April 6, 2002 ............ Duquesne University ........................................ Pittsburgh, Pa. 20 .. April 5, 2003 ............ Crystal City Hyatt Regency ........................ Washington, D.C. 21 .. March 29, 2004 ....... Youngstown State U ................................. Youngstown, Ohio 22 .. April 2, 2005 ............ Radisson Airport Hotel ..................................Philadelphia, Pa. 23 .. March 25, 2006 ....... Ramapo College ................................................ Mahwah, N.J. 24 .. March 24, 2007 ....... Duquesne University ........................................ Pittsburgh, Pa. 25 .. April 12, 2008 .......... St John’s University ......................................... Jamaica, N.Y. 26 .. April 25, 2009 .......... Youngstown State University .................... Youngstown, Ohio 27 ... February 27, 2010 .... Pace University ......................................... Pleasantville, N.Y. 28 ... March 5, 2011 .......... Gannon University .....................................................Erie, Pa. 29 ... February 18, 2012 .... La Salle University ........................................Philadelphia, Pa. 30 ... February 16, 2013 .... Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel ....................... Poughkeepsie, N.Y.
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THE HISTORY OF ALPHA PHI DELTA BEGINNINGS. Every great event, every new era, every new school of thought or human endeavor in the history of the world, occurred because the need for it arose. It was so with Alpha Phi Delta: unalterable forces, recognizing the dire necessity for its existence led to its inception.
1911-1913
THE SEVEN FRIENDS. The large number of students of Italian descent that have populated colleges by the latter half of the 20th century were not commonly present in the early years of the 20th century. Thus, when a young Italian freshman, Cesidio A. Guarini, began his studies at Syracuse University in 1911 found only one other fellow Italian student: Ferdinand F. DiBartolo. They became good friends with common hopes and dreams as Americans. Then in fall of 1912, Anthony T. Frascati and Nicholas Frunzi, freshmen, met and became friends with Guarini and DiBartolo. The following year, in fall of 1913, Otto Gelormini, Dominic T. Ciolli and Joseph Cangiamila, all freshmen, became part of this small groups of friends. FORMING IL CIRCOLO ITALIANO. This band of seven friends soon began to feel the necessity for campus activity as a group, and on November 5, 1913 at the home of Professor Charles W. Cabeen (head of the department of Romance Languages), Il Circolo Italiano of Syracuse University was formed. Ferdinand DiBartolo was elected its first president. IMPRESSING THE CAMPUS. In that era, an organization existed at Syracuse University called the Cosmopolitan Club. The club served to gather students of different nationalities. The Cosmopolitan Club, as part of its activities would host “National Nights” — these were nights on which students or organizations of a specific ethnic group would be asked to host an event and provide entertainment and dining based around their country of origin. On February 7, 1913, Il Circolo Italiano, at the invitation of the Cosmopolitan Club, hosted an Italian National Night. The event was a huge success — and received attention not only from the University but from the city of Syracuse.
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AN IDEA. After this event, our seven men — while gladdened by the wonderful success of the event — were saddened at the realization that graduation would soon break up this band of brothers. It was at this time that Nichol Frunzi suggested to the other six men the idea of forming a fraternity. The other six members were enthusiastic about idea. Over the coming months and into the fall of 1914, the men — acting on the idea of Nicholas Frunzi — developed plans for such a fraternity. THE SEVEN BROTHERS. On October 14, 1914, an official meeting of the pro- posed new group was held; the name Alpha Phi Delta was chosen. Then on November 5, 1914, the seven men (Joseph Cangiamila, Dominic T. Ciolli, Ferdinand F. DiBartolo, Otto Gelormini, Cesidio A. Guarini, Anthony T. Frascati and Nicholas Frunzi) swore the Oath of Brotherhood upon a sword. At that moment, Alpha Phi Delta was born. It was not by accident that they formed Alpha Phi Delta on the first anniversary of their forming Il Circolo Italiano; for these seven men, Alpha Phi Delta grew from Il Circolo Italiano. THE FIRST LEADER. Nicholas Frunzi was chosen as the first President of Alpha Phi Delta. The constitution, ritual, pin, coat of arms, charter, banner, motto, pledge oath, whistle and handshake were all decided upon at their first few weekly meetings. RELATIONSHIP WITH THE UNIVERSITY. The one problem the group faced in these early days was recognition by the University. Ferdinand DiBartolo was chosen to head
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a committee to seek University recognition. The committee (composed of brothers DiBartolo, Guarini, and Cangiamila) met with Dr. James R. Day, Chan- cellor of the University to seek approval for Alpha Phi Delta to become a campus fraternity. The brothers made their case to Chancellor Day on the need for having an Italian Fraternity on campus to meet the needs of the students ex- cluded from the other fraternities. Chancellor Day made clear that he disagreed with the need to form an Italian fraternity on campus; he did not think that it could ever attract more than a handful of men. When all seemed lost, Cesidio Guarini, with his last bit of courage spoke: “Chancellor, I must correct the statement of my Brother DiBartolo. We come here to advise you that Alpha Phi Delta is already organized and we are united by an oath.” The details of the number of members and their progress in developing the organization was then made known to the Chancellor, who was impressed. “Well, Gentlemen,” Chancellor Day replied, “there was no necessity for you to come at all.” The Chancellor meant that the men already had what they desired: a brotherhood. He then gave his support to the idea. With that Alpha Phi Delta became part of the Syracuse University community. BECOMING NATIONAL. Had the story ended there, it would be a nice tale of a small group of students coming together to form a local fraternity for themselves to overcome the exclusion they experienced from the regular social life in a turn of the century University setting. However, we know that Alpha Phi Delta is a national fraternity — here is how that came about: AT COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY. Similar to the experience of the men at Syracuse, a group Italian students at Columbia University, in New York City, formed an Il Circolo Italiano group on the campus. Soon after that group was formed, they realized what the men from Syracuse had realized: with the end of college days, their friendship and bond would end. So, the group at Columbia had similar need for a fraternity. 1915 SIGMA GAMMA PHI. In May of 1915, this matter was brought the membership of Il Circolo Italiano; but the idea of forming an Italian fraternity was voted down. Four of the members of Il Circolo Italiano however, thought quite differently. In fall 1915, these four close and staunch friends Ernest DeMuria, Salvatore LaCorte, William Liccione and Anthony Pascarella decided to organize a fraternity on their own. They quickly got support and encouragement from university administrators; the fraternity they founded was Sigma Gamma Phi Fraternity. It was founded by an oath sworn in November 1915. 1916 BIRTH OF THE NATIONAL FRATERNITY. Nicholas Frunzi of Alpha Phi Delta transferred to Columbia University in January 1916. He quickly made friends with the brothers of Sigma Gamma Phi. Soon, correspondence started between the two fraternities. Frunzi suggested the two groups amalgamate. A merger meeting was held in June 1916 at Syracuse University. Since the Syracuse fraternity was founded earlier, its name, Alpha Phi Delta, was adopted. Syracuse was declared the Alpha Chapter and Columbia the Beta Chapter. FRATERNAL SPIRIT. In the first showing of national fraternal spirit, the men from Syracuse rallied around Salvatore LaCorte of Beta, and elected him as the first Grand Consul (National President) of Alpha Phi Delta. William Liccione of Beta was elected Grand Quaestor (National Treasurer). They were elected unanimously along with Otto Gelormini of Alpha who was elected Grand Tribune (National Secretary).
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FRATERNAL VERSE Fraternity Prayer Long Form O God of boundless goodness, we beseech thee to look down upon us on this gracious day [of our founding] with the favors which you have always graciously shown. Bless our fraternity in the deeds which it performs. Help us to show good examples to all our colleagues; For good example is the means towards our final happiness. Let us live on as a lively group, Indulging in our daily duties and activities as college men. We beseech thee, to guide Alpha Phi Delta Through the modern strains and mass confusion which surround us, So that we may embark upon the threshold of life, As sound individuals ready to meet the challenge of the world. Bless us O God, so that we may never lose sight of the ideals set forth by our beloved founders for these ideals are the very structure of our fraternity. May the powerful lights and strength of thy Divine Grace move all members of Alpha Phi Delta to respond gladly and generously to the work of our fraternity. Amen.
Short form (for use at any chapter or district meeting) Bless us O God, so that we may never lose sight of the ideals set forth by our beloved founders for these ideals are the very structure of our fraternity. May the powerful lights and strength of thy Divine Grace move all members of Alpha Phi Delta to respond gladly and generously to the work of our fraternity. Amen.
Fraternity Poem: From a Seed
From a seed that was fraternal love; and of one blood was made. There sprouted roots of gripping stuff That a mighty oak then staid.
And from that seed the tree took form It branched into the air; Strong limbs with leaves ten thousand strong Sung her glories in the wind. The songs they sing are a symphony That fills our hearts with love It swells our chests profoundly ‘Tis the A.P.D. boys resounding above
GREEK ALPHABET Α ................. Alpha Β ...................Beta Γ .......... Gamma ∆ ..................Delta Ε ............... Epsilon Ζ ................... Zeta
Η .................... Eta Θ .................Theta Ι ..................... lota Κ ................ Kappa Λ .............. Lambda Μ ..................... Mu
Ν ....................... Nu Ξ ....................... Xi Ο ............. Omicron Π ....................... Pi Ρ .................... Rho Σ ................ Sigma
Τ .................... Tau Υ ............... Upsilon Φ ..................... Phi Χ ..................... Chi Ψ ..................... Psi Ω .............. Omega
FRATERNITY FLAG “The flag of the National Fraternity shall be a rectangle divided diagonally into fields of purple and white, the diagonal line running from the bottom of the left angle to the top of the right one. The triangle near the staff shall be purple, the other half shall be white. The Seal of the National Fraternity shall be located in the center of the purple triangle. The white part shall have three Greek letters, Alpha Phi Delta, thereon in purple. Larger or smaller flags shall be made in the same proportional dimensions.” - from the Constitution of Alpha Phi Delta
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FRATERNAL HERALDRY: OUR COAT OF ARMS The Eagle is the symbol of victory. Eagle comes from the Latin word aquila, meaning dark. This is because the largeness of the eagle would darken the sky in front of its prey before overcoming it. In Ancient Rome the Eagle was used on the standard that led troops into battle as a sign of victory. In the Eastern Roman Empire, a two-headed eagle was the state symbol: one head looking back to Rome and the other head facing toward Constantinople, “the new Rome” — the victorious past and the victorious future.
The Fasces is the symbol of state authority. Fasces comes from the Latin word fascis, meaning bundle. It was the Roman symbol for state authority. The traditional Roman fasces consisted of a bundle of birch rods tied together with a red ribbon as a cylinder around an axe. The fasces as a symbol commended the idea of strength through unity. Thus, while each independent rod is fragile, as a bundle they are strong. In the 20th century, Italian dictator Benito Mussolini revived the image of the fasces as a symbol for his rule; hence he was dubbed a “fascist dictator.”
The Key is the symbol of dominion Key comes from the Latin word clavis. A key gives power: it has the power to let in or keep out someone or something. When someone is given “the key to the city” in ceremonies, it represents the Roman understanding that that person is being trusted with dominion over the people of that city.
The Star is the symbol of Divine Guidance The star (or estoile) symbolizes Divine guidance of one who is noble and virtuous. It is used in heraldry to denote a Divine quality bestowed from above, whereby men “shine in virtue like bright stars on the earth.” It is also used as a sign of goodness.
The Scroll is a symbol of life and time. In ancient Rome, and in eras before it, a scroll was a rolled parchment on which the most important historical event or philosophical truths would be written down. For example, The ancient Jewish Torah, and the Christian Gospels were written on scrolls. So, on our scroll we write those words which are most important to us: Alpha Phi Delta.
The Torch is a symbol of immortality. In ancient Rome torches were made of sulfur mixed with lime; torches made this way have a unique quality: the fire will not diminish after being plunged into water. Thus the torch came to connected with immortality. It came to be understood, that life — like the Roman torch — once begun (ignited), has a sense of eternity to it.
For more information about our Coat of Arms, see page 44
Coat of Arms pre-1941
Coat of Arms 1941-1960
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The Fraternity Shield
FRATERNAL SONGS Our Fraternity The most commonly sung and best known of all of our great Fraternity songs. by Joseph La Porta Eta Chapter
Alpha Phi Delta, our fraternity, We will hold your name up high wherever we may be. Your honor we'll fight for, to our hearts you hold the key O, Alpha Phi Delta you're our fraternity. We sing a song and sing it clear Both loud and strong for you we cheer… O, Alpha Phi Delta, your emblem we all wear Your name, your fame both signify the love that we all share. To you, foster mother, forever we'll be true O Alpha Phi Delta we’ll always be part of you. We sing a song and sing it clear Both loud and strong for you we cheer…
Alpha Phi Delta Rose Alpha Phi Delta Rose is the Official Song of Alpha Phi Delta Fraternity. by Gabriel Jacoby, Phi Chapter
Intro. No master’s brush can ever paint my girl of memory, When west winds hush the day’s complaints, your vision comes to me.
Fraternity Sweetheart This is a fraternity song that provides a slow dance for a fraternity brother, and the girl who is his fraternity sweetheart. by Joseph La Porta Eta Chapter
Lovely girl, sweetest girl we know. Your smile has radiant beauty, your eyes hold heaven's glow. Dear to heart we hold you, anyone can see, you mean a lot to our fraternity. Lovely girl, you're our guiding star, Our rainbow high in heaven our dreams both near and far. O Alpha Phi Delta will always cherish you We love you, fraternity sweetheart Lovely girl, sweetest girl we know. Your smile has radiant beauty, your eyes hold heaven's glow. Dear to heart we hold you, anyone can see, you mean a lot to our fraternity. Lovely girl, you're our guiding star, Our rainbow high in heaven our dreams both near and far. O Alpha Phi Delta will always cherish you We love you, fraternity sweetheart (instrumental fade)
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1. More tender charms adorn your arms than any flow’r that grows. More beauty lies in your blue eyes than heaven can disclose. 2. More than a friend, true to the end You shared my cares and woes. In every dream you reign supreme Alpha Phi Delta Rose. 3. Down by the stream we’d plan and scheme for “After College Days”. Bearing the strife of everyday life sharing and caring always. 4. At each college dance, it seems our romance brighter and stronger grew. And I knew it was love, sent down from above A love that is sacred and true
Fraternity Whistle First adopted by our founders, this tradition fell by the wayside following World War II. Stanley Raffa, PNP, tried to get this tradition revived and added into our Constitution, but failed. The Fraternity Whistle, in its last known instantiation, was the whistling of a tune from the late 1920s called, “The Cuckoo” — it was commonly used as the theme to the short films of the comedy team Laurel and Hardy. Today, this whistle however, is no more than a foot- note in our history.
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POLICIES, ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS AND DEFINITIONS Academic Requirements Membership. For a student to pledge for Alpha Phi Delta Fraternity, he must have a 2.0 minimum GPA, with the exception of first semester freshmen. Chapters are urged to check the SAT scores and academic background of first semester prospective members, to see if they have an equivalency of 2.0 or preferably greater. Holding Office. For any brother to hold an elected chapter office, he must have above a 2.0 at the time he is elected and at the time of his assuming office, if his GPA drops below a 2.0 during his tenure in office, he is to step down. Suspended from Activity. Any brother whose semester GPA drops to 1.0 or lower, regardless of his cumulative GPA, is automatically placed on probation for the coming semester, and will remain in that status until he achieves a 2.0 minimum GPA again. That brother shall be prohibited from all chapter activities. All chapters are required to notify Central Office of GPA standings by way of the online APD academic survey and by completion of Form I (Change of Officers Form), as regards officer’s GPAs.
Academic Awards The Dr. A.U.N. Camera Award. In an effort to promote scholarship amongst our members, each semester the fraternity awards the member of each chapter with the highest GPA: The Dr. A.U.N. Camera Award. A chapters is required to send the information regarding its recipient to Central Office at the end of each semester (once grades are known). This is accomplished, of late, by completing the APD academic survey. Requirements for this honor are that the brother must be: (1) in good standing with the chapter and national fraternity; (2) a full-time student (i.e., carrying 12 or more credits for the semester being considered); and (3) have a minimum of a 3.3 GPA. These awards are usually announced at the National Council Meeting (spring) or the National Convention (summer). The awards may be given at a District Convention, if practical. This award is named after Dr. A.U.N. Camera (Eta / CCNY) who was a noted fraternal scholar, chairman of the romance language department of Brooklyn College, member of many national honor and cultural societies, and an early editor of The Kleos. At the time of his untimely death, in 1938, the fraternity authorized a scholarship pin award in his name. Alpha Phi Delta Foundation Scholarship Awards. Members of Alpha Phi Delta are very often honored by the Scholarship Committee of the Alpha Phi Delta Foundation with Scholarship. Each summer the Scholarship Committee awards over a score of awards to worthy recipients. These awards range from $750 to several thousands dollars. The Scholarship Division of the Foundation is administered by a Chairman, selected from the Scholarship Division’s membership. For more information, go to www.apdscholarship.org.
Alpha Phi Delta Foundation Separate from Alpha Phi Delta Fraternity exists the The Alpha Phi Delta Foundation, Inc. It was formed in 1980 as a charitable entity dedicated to the betterment of Alpha Phi Delta Fraternity.
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Governance. The foundation is governed by a board of directors elected according the Foundation’s bylaws. A Secretary and Treasurer, appointed annually by the board of directors, also serve.
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Purpose. The foundation's primary function is to raise funds, and make grants for charitable, educational and cultural activities of the Fraternity or other worthy organizations. (Note: All contributions to Alpha Phi Delta Foundation are tax deductible.)
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Scholarship Program. The Alpha Phi Delta Foundation has a Scholarship Division which annually awards scholarships to Alpha Phi Delta brothers and members of their families. All qualified members are encouraged to apply. Applications may be obtained from the scholarship chairman, District Governor, or Central Office.
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For more information about the Alpha Phi Delta Foundation, go online to its website at www.apdfoundation.org..
Awards, National List of National Awards. There are seven National Awards that are given out annually at the National Convention’s Award Banquet. The Awards are: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
Outstanding Undergraduate Outstanding Alumnus Most Improved Chapter Outstanding Chapter Outstanding Alumni Club Outstanding Community Service Outstanding District (For descriptions of these awards see page 48)
The award winners are determined by the Awards Committee whose chairman is appointed by the National President. The Awards Chairman in turn, at the discretion of the President, appoints sub-committee chairmen for each award. He seeks to get as unbiased a subcommittee as possible for each award. The Awards Committee Chairman or (at the Chairman’s discretion) the Sub-Committee Chairman picks an additional two members to serve on each Sub-Committee; thus Sub-Committees are three-man panels.
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Applications. Applications are available online at apd.org and downloadable in pdf and Microsoft™ Word format. They are to be turned into Central Office, electronically (preferably) or by US Mail, by the deadline date of 45 days prior to official start of the National Convention.
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Lifetime Achievement Award. From time to time the Executive Committee may vote a brother to receive the Lifetime Achievement Award. To date only four brothers have received this honor.
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Expansion Award. From time to time the Executive Committee may vote a brother to receive an Expansion Award for their work in helping start or reactivate an undergraduate or alumni expansion project, or do other work in the realm of expansion.
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Vincent Larcy Communications Award. From time to time the Executive Committee may vote a brother to receive the Vincent Larcy Communications Award. This award is given to brothers who excelled in improving fraternity communications or diligently working in the realm of fraternal communications.
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Special Awards. From time to time Service Awards will be given out. In recent years certificates have been awarded to the Chapters initiating above the all-Chapter average, the largest chapter and the largest Alumni Club.
Alumni Chapters The fraternity operates two distinct types of alumni entities to facilitate continuing the bonds of brotherhood beyond the undergraduate years:
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Alumni Clubs. An Alumni Club is a regionally organized group of alumni which gathers to promote the values of “permanent activity and support” for the Fraternity. Membership is generally open to alumni in good standing. The Cleveland Alumni Club was the first Alumni Club chartered (1928).
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good standing; however it is usually composed of only alumni from a specific Chapter. Beta Eta Alumni Association was the first Alumni Association (1991).
Alumnus An alumnus is a brother who doesn’t fit the description of an undergraduate, whether he graduates college or not. If a brother is not enrolled at or matriculating at a college for his undergraduate degree he becomes an alumnus. This rule is to be applied whether or not his non-enrollment is temporary. He doesn’t regain undergraduate until such a time he enrolls in an undergraduate program. A brother attending graduate school (or who has attained his baccalaureate degree and has enrolled for additional course work) is an alumnus and as such, may not hold chapter office even if he is attending a school with an active chapter.
Alcohol Abuse In 1985, Alpha Phi Delta took the position taken by most all national fraternities: that underage-drinking is a problem and that alcohol abuse must not be tolerated within our Fraternity. Members or chapters which are in violation of the law in this regard, or which are found to be using or promoting alcohol in an inappropriate way, or in a manner in which dirties the image of Alpha Phi Delta, are subject to disciplinary actions. Chapters are urged to partake in workshops and programs on the subject of the prevention of alcohol abuse and underage drinking. Chapters are also urged to realize the high level of liability in which they place themselves and the entire Fraternity when they abuse alcohol or partake in reckless and irresponsible activities with alcohol. (see Risk Management Policy listing)
Committees Chapter, Alumni Club, Alumni Association. and National Council Committees, see the sections entitled “National Realm” (page 46) and “Entities’ Realm” (page 50)
Dokime In Latin, the words “doce me” (dough-chay-may) mean “teach me.” A similar sounding Greek word, “dokime” (dough-ka-may) means “the test.” It is from the Latin and Greek words conflated that we get the name of this pledge handbook. With this understanding, The Dokime is a book created to both teach and to challenge (test) our prospective members. There is no doubt that this overlay of Latin (very much connected to our Italian heritage) and Greek (connected to our fraternity system heritage) is not accidental. The Dokime provides a nexus for our history and heritage, as well as for our place in the American fraternity system. Since 1930, when first produced by editor, Peter Sammartino, The Dokime has taught and tested some 15,000 brothers in their brotherly commitments. This edition of The Dokime represents the eighth revision since the first edition in 1930.
Email Policy This email policy regards email sent in the course of doing fraternity business or when engaging in fraternal communications. A. Content of Email 1. No profanity 2. No inappropriate links (unless relevant to reporting a problem, i.e., like making known an fraternity related web issue) 3. No forwarding of “chain emails” 4. Proper signatory introduction (if a more formal email): Not “Very truly yours” or “Sincerely” but rather “Fraternally” or “In the bond” B. Addressing of Email 1. The “To:” should be addressed to the person whom your comments are directed 2. The “cc:” should be addressed to those persons who have a relationship to what the person in #1 is being told, but who are not being addressed directly 3. The “bcc:” needs to be used if you are addressing six or more people a. this avoids the histrionic “reply all” practice that has people polluting the email-boxes of scores of people with responses like “Thanks” or “Sounds good” b. “bcc” also protects the identities of those to whom you are sending the email
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C. The 46-cents rule 1. Who should you copy or not copy on an email? Step into the Way back Machine and ask yourself these snail-mail era questions: a. If I had to print this letter out, photocopy it, put it in an envelope, put a 46cent stamp on it and mail it, would I copy this person on this particular communication? b. Is this information worth a trip to the mailbox or would a phone call suffice (or would a phone call be more appropriate)? c. Would I spend 46-cents on a stamp to send this particular message? Do I have to respond to every email? 1. Hell, no! If your response is just “Thanks”, or “Got it” that is just email pollution. Don’t do that. a. Exceptions: If a brother tell you something that is really going to help you, then a nice thank you note via email would be appropriate. b. Exceptions: If the person specifically asks for a confirmation that you received their message, or their attachment.
Entity Any Undergraduate Chapter or Alumni Chapter (Alumni Club or Alumni Association) is qualified in the Fraternity’s structure as being an entity. An entity is an official part of the realm of Alpha Phi Delta, and as such possesses certain rights and responsibilities. A colony has no such standing. Thus an undergraduate chapter of the fraternity is to be understood to be defined as follows: “An undergraduate chapter is an entity of the Fraternity made up of students attending a specific school at the time of their initiation. When a charter is granted for an undergraduate chapter, it permits a male student from a specifically designated school to become eligible for membership in the National Fraternity through that chapter.”
Expansion Policy Statement (Adopted by Resolution by the National Council in 2010) The vision of the expansion program of Alpha Phi Delta Fraternity is to seek venues that would be conducive to the values and traditions of Alpha Phi Delta, while at the same time engaging member educational practices that will serve to build leaders and groups that can continue those values and tradition. Our vision will be one that seeks to strengthen existing areas in which Alpha Phi Delta exists already, and gradually press growth on the borders of those areas. Our vision will seek to promote a healthy social life, a spirit of academic achievement, a love of country, community and college, and a commitment to the promotion of the Italian Heritage of Alpha Phi Delta, recognizing that it is that heritage makes Alpha Phi Delta unique among America’s fraternities. It is to this end that we do hereby state the goals, ideals and objectives of the Expansion program of Alpha Phi Delta.
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Expansion will be completely free of hazing. Any brother unable to commit to this concept will be excluded from the expansion and colonization process.
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Expansion will follow the process outlined in the Pledge and Rushing Manuals with minimal, if any, exceptions.
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Expansion pledge periods will be run as close to a normal chapter pledge period as possible, (i.e., six weeks during the college semester).
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Expansion projects will be overseen by brothers who believe in this vision and policy statement, are coachable and are willing to follow the direction of the Expansion Program.
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Expansion will embrace the fact that we are an Italian-American Heritage Fraternity. Assigning “godfathers,” utilizing Italian pledge names and including Alpha Phi Delta’s history in the pledge process will be the norm.
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Heritage Fraternity, to recruit potential pledges. Since our heritage is unique, we will use it to attract men of Italian descent and relatives of our existing brothers. However, we will always put the quality of a potential brother over his heritage.
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Expansion, if a reactivation, will include alumni from the chapter. We will look for their involvement, especially for the baptism ceremony, assigning of godfathers, attending pledge meetings, pledge visitations and ultimately induction. Where alumni of the reactivation chapter are not already organized, we will urge them to create an Alumni Club or Association, or to join an Alumni Club if available.
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Expansion will focus on schools where Alpha Phi Delta has an existing alumni base. We recognize the fact that having an established group of APD men in a particular location is essential to the growth and sustainability of a chapter.
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Expansion will give serious consideration to setting up a colony at any school. However, we must ultimately make the decision to colonize at schools that are geographically consistent with where our current chapters and alumni are located. Ultimately, it makes the most sense to fortify our existing districts and to grow at the “edges” of our current established territories.
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Expansion will take the relative Greek Housing needs of a campus into account when considering feasibility of colonization. When choosing to pursue reactivation of a chapter where housing is a requirement for remaining competitive, we will encourage the formation of an alumni housing corporation to further that project’s goals.
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Expansion will focus on colonizing at colleges and universities that develop men who will maintain or raise the level of accomplishments of the existing brotherhood. By focusing on the best schools at which we can compete, we raise the overall quality of our fraternity.
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Expansion will provide guidance through the conclusion of the chartering phase, and for one year thereafter. It is more than just finding an initial group of young men; they must be guided through several semesters to ensure they take on “deep and proper roots,” thereby giving them the greatest chance for success.
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Expansion will also focus on alumni entities, (clubs and associations). This will allow groups of alumni to gather and continue their lifelong fraternalism while continuing to support the national fraternity by being an officially recognized group. Our alumni groups will also be helpful as they will share their experiences with the undergraduates and increase the pool of brothers who stay active and potentially more involved in the organization. Expansion will attempt, wherever possible, to cooperate with College and University administrations to secure campus recognition for our colonies. We recognize that a school’s administration can be a valuable partner in the long term support of a chapter. However, the unwillingness of a school to grant recognition will in no instance deter us from either pursuing and sustaining a colony, or recommending one for chartering.
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Expulsion Though rare, expulsion from Alpha Phi Delta is permitted. It can be enacted by a Chapter against one of its members or by the National Council against any member or entity.
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By a Chapter. A chapter may expel an undergraduate member for serious charges including debt, malfeasance, misfeasance or nonfeasance and/or acting not in the best interests of the Fraternity.
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By the National Council. The National Council has the same power of expulsion for all members or entities. Only the National Council may expel an alumnus or entity from the Fraternity. Outside of notification of the person, no other due process encum-
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bers the Council’s actions in this regard. A 2010 Amendment mandates a roll call vote on a vote for the expulsion of a member. Members who decide they no longer wish to be in Alpha Phi Delta lack the authority to “resign membership” or “give up their letter.” If one decides he does not want to belong to Alpha Phi Delta any longer, he must contact Central Office. Central Office will ask him to write a request for dismissal from membership. In the meantime, his member account will be switched to “no-contact.” That brother’s name will be brought before the next meeting of the National Council and voted on for expulsion. The outcome of that vote will be reported to member who made the request within thirty (30) days of the Council’s action.
Fees Fees are adopted by the National Council (or in rare cases by the Executive Committee). Current fees are circulated to the Chapters annually. As of the date of this publication the fees are as follows (as of July 1, 2012): 2012-13: - Chapter Assessment—$2,000.00 per chapter (pro-rated at $200 per man (for chapters 10 or below) (for newly chartered chapters, their first assessment will be $1,000)
- Initiation Fee — $230 - Alumni Club Fee — $250 - Alumni Association Fee — $125 - Life Membership — $450 Proposed for 2013-14 (to be effective July 1, 2013) - Chapter Assessment—$2,000.00 per chapter (pro-rated at $210 per man (for chapters with less than 10 members) (for newly chartered chapters, their first assessment will be $1,000)
- Initiation Fee — $250 - Alumni Club Fee — $350 - Alumni Association Fee — $175 - Life Membership — $450
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Colors: Purple and white (purple standing for royalty and white standing for purity, innocence and spotlessness).
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Flower: The white carnation (garofano) is the official flower of Alpha Phi Delta. It was chosen because it was the national flower of Italy at the time the Fraternity was founded. It is a sign of a faithful disposition.
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Motto: Faciamus – from the Latin, it means “we do.” Song(s): The Official Song of Alpha Phi Delta is Alpha Phi Delta Rose, though other commonly used songs are Our Fraternity and Fraternity Sweetheart.
Funeral Memorialization By tradition, the following brothers may be honored with flowers or appropriate memorialization at their funeral rite: any Undergraduate Member, all Past National Presidents, any sitting District Governor, and any sitting National Officer. The Central Office shall not provide flowers for any other funeral unless directed specifically by the National President.
Good Standing (with the National Fraternity) Good standing in Alpha Phi Delta is met by two distinct standards for undergraduates and alumni, respectively:
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Undergraduate: To be a brother in good standing, an undergraduate must be a brother of a chapter which is itself in good standing with the National Fraternity; a chapter may place other obligations on good standing (such as dues payments) on a brother’s good standing status. He must be current with all requisite National Fees. A brother in “bad standing” with his Chapter (say, for not paying local due or missing a certain number of meetings) is not necessarily in bad standing with the National Fraternity.
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Alumnus: In order to be in good standing with the National Fraternity, an alumnus must be a National Alumni Dues paying member, a member of an Alumni Club or Association or be enrolled in the Fraternity’s “Life Membership” program. Any of these shall establish good standing; the latter shall exempt him from National Alumni Dues for life, should they be levied.
Hazing The following are some definitions and observations on the matter of fraternity hazing of which all members should be and are expected to be aware:
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Scope. Hazing is against the law in most of the States of the United States. It is an act defined by laws in the several states in which Alpha Phi Delta exists.
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Definition. Hazing is usually defined in law as any act or acts which cause, are intended to cause, or are reasonably likely to cause injury to a person. Usually these laws are stated as being in regard to a person’s affiliation or intended affiliation with a secret society or organization.
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Position. Alpha Phi Delta has long been on record as opposed to hazing. In the 1980s it adopted a resolution against the practice of hazing.
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Disciplinary Measures. Any brothers or chapters found in violation of the hazing laws – as well as the Fraternity’s own policies on hazing – are subject to discipline by the Fraternity up to and including expulsion. If a District Governor has reason to believe hazing is occurring, he has it within his power to suspend the member(s) or chapter(s) in violation, his action requires no approval from any other National Fraternity authority.
Insurance
Liability Coverage. A large portion of the Undergraduate Fees paid goes towards the maintenance of a liability insurance policy. Our insurance agent is Willis HRH/Kirklin & Co., LLC, a company “founded to serve the needs of college student organizations and associations.” It provides insurance coverage to a large number of America’s National Fraternity. A college will be named as an additional assured only with the proper request and explicit approval by the administrative authority of the fraternity. Binding Arbitration. All members of the National Fraternity are subject to binding arbitration in the event of any claim against the National Fraternity.
Membership (Special types) In addition to Undergraduate and Alumni Membership, Alpha Phi Delta, occasion, and for good cause, grants two other types of membership.
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Graduate: A Graduate Member must be selected by a unanimous vote of an entity, then approved by a three-quarter (¾) vote of both the National Council and Executive Committee. A Graduate Member shall possess all of the rights and privileges of a brother. He must be of college training and meet the requirements of the Ritual. Any petition for consideration of a graduate brother must be submitted to Central Office within forty-five (45) days of the National Council meeting. For an entity to place a person’s name in consideration for Graduate Membership, its President must complete and submit Form M (Special Membership Application), available at the Central Office website. The initiation fee applies to candidates for Graduate membership, and that fee must be paid before the National Council can approve a candidate.
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Honorary. An Honorary Member must go through the same procedures as outline above for a Graduate Member, except that he will not possess the right to hold office or vote in the Fraternity or its entities. His membership will be strictly honorary in nature. Any petition for consideration of a graduate brother must be submitted to Central Office within forty-five (45) days of the National Council meeting. For an entity to place a person’s name in consideration for Honorary Membership, its President must complete and submit Form M (Special Membership Application), available at the Central Office website. No initiation fee attached to Honorary Membership.
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National Convention From its earliest days, and until 1986, the Fraternity’s National Convention and National Council Meeting were synonymous. Since 1987, the two events have become, by and large, distinct from one another. This section will explain the National Convention. (For more information, see page 47)
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Locale and Date: The National Convention is an annual event held between July 15 and September 15 at a site selected by the National President or his designee.
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Itinerary. The Executive Committee by tradition meets on the opening night of the Convention (though not necessarily). The Convention is traditionally held in August. The final night’s dinner at the Convention is comprised of the National Memorial Service followed by the Annual National Awards Banquet. Traditions of the National Convention include: the Undergraduate-Alumni Softball Game, an Undergraduate/ Alumni Basketball Game, an Emeritus Luncheon for our Brothers who are in the Fraternity for 50 years or more, and many social events. The National Council no longer assembles at the Summer Convention.
National Council From its earliest days, and until 1986, the Fraternity’s National Convention and National Council Meeting were synonymous. Since 1987, the two events have become, by and large, distinct from one another. This section will explain the National Council. (For more information, see page 46) The National Fraternity’s structure and government is a complex one; it exists simultaneously on a National and a District level. The Fraternity’s authority and realm is bound up in the National Council (formerly called the Grand Council), and administrated on a day to day basis by the National President (elected by the Council) and his officers (especially Central Office). On the District level, the District Governor supervises and administers his District and its entities.
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A Parliamentary System. The National Fraternity operates on the basis of a Parliamentary system. The governing body of the Fraternity is the National Council; this Council is the supreme Executive, Legislative and Judicial body of the Fraternity. All decisions made by the National Council are final; they are not subject to review, veto or overruling. On this basis, it can take any action it deems fit by consent of its membership.
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Duties and Powers. The National Council has the following among its regular duties: it approves the annual budget of the Fraternity; charters new entities; takes disciplinary action as needed; amends the Constitution and ylaws; receives and acts upon Committee reports; adopts, as needed, changes to the Ritual; elects the National President and Executive Vice President; confirms all Constitutional Officers appointed by the National President; works through its Committee system; ratifies minutes of its meetings; closes entities; et al.
Chairman. The National Council, when in session, is chaired by the National President of the Fraternity. He is the officer that selects the date, time and locale of the annual meeting or of any special meeting of the Council; likewise he sets the agenda.
Officers, National The National Officers of Alpha Phi Delta are as follows:
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National President leads the national fraternity. He presides at meetings of (and carries out decisions of) the National Council. He is Executive Committee Chairman.
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National Vice President assumes the duties and powers of the National President in his absence. He carries out duties delegated to him by the President.
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National Secretary corresponds with the officers and entities; distributes membership materials; coordinates fraternity merchandising;. writes and circulates The Chapter Letter; receives award nominations; maintains and distributes minutes of national meetings; oversees the preparation of directories. With the National Treasurer, he forms Central Office.
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National Treasurer directs the financial activities of the National Fraternity. He is responsible for collecting monies due and in charge of disbursements.
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National Historian is the archivist of Alpha Phi Delta; he keeps track of events in the fraternity that are of historical interest.
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National Chaplain is the spiritual leader of the fraternity. He chairs the Ritual Committee and conducts the Annual Memorial Service for our deceased brothers.
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Vice President for Undergraduate Affairs is to be an undergraduate. He is elected annually by members of the Undergraduate Coordinating Committee (one representative from each Chapter appointed by the Chapter President, plus one representative from each District appointed by the District Governor). He carries out duties relating to undergraduates. (also known as U.C.C. Chairman)
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Vice President for Alumni Affairs conducts programs to organize alumni. He assists the District Governors in alumni matters. He is elected annually by the members of the Alumni Coordinating Committee (one representative from each Alumni Club and Alumni Association). (also known as A.C.C. Chairman)
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Vice President for Expansion is responsible for the establishment or reactivation of entities. (also known as Expansion Chairman)
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Vice President for Member Education is responsible for overseeing and preparing education materials and programs. (also known as Member Education Chairman)
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Vice President for Public Relations coordinates the publication of newsworthy fraternity items for local media. (also known as Public Relations Chairman)
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Vice President for Cultural Affairs directs the cultural activities of the national fraternity; he organizes a cultural program of the Fraternity. (also known as Cultural Affairs Chairman)
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Kleos Editor oversees the regular publication of The Kleos.. District Governors are National Officers elected within their own District. They preside at and approve members for initiation, oversee expansion in District, chair District meetings and Conventions, and carry out duties specified by the Constitution. They have oversight over the actions of the Executive Committee and its actions within a District.
Pins The major pins of the Fraternity are as follows:
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Fraternity Pin (also called “the fraternity badge”) is a pin worn over the heart by Fraternity brothers.
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Recognition Pin is a three-letter monogram worn on left lapel or used as a tie-tack.
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The Pledge Pin is worn on the left-lapel by aspirants to membership.
The Past Chapter President’s Pin is awarded to those who served a full-term as a Chapter President; it is worn over the heart, beside the Fraternity pin. The Pin of the Past National President is worn, over the heart, by those who served as National President of Alpha Phi Delta.
Pledging The Pledge Period is a program under which prospective members are to be educated about Alpha Phi Delta and get to meet and learn about their future brothers. Physical hazing is prohibited during the Pledge Period, as is the use of alcohol. Chapters are required to adhere to pledging policies promulgated in the Pledging Manual of Alpha Phi Delta. The Pledge Period begins with the Baptism Ceremony and ends with the Ritual of Initiation. The time frame of the pledge period is not to exceed 56 days (eight week maximum), with the expected norm being 5-6 weeks (35-42 days). Each pledge shall wear a pledge pin, be given a Dokime, and maintain a pledge book as described in the Pledging Manual. Pledging supplies are provided to the District Governor by the Central Office, each semester. The District Governor or his Assistant Governor must preside at the Baptism and Initiation ceremonies.
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Reimbursement Policy 1. Purpose. To establish the guidelines for reporting and disbursement of business expenses incurred personally by National Officers, while engaged in their duty of serving the National Fraternity. 2. Approval. The National President is responsible to approve and amend this procedure in consultation with the National Treasurer. 3. Budget Limits. a. National Officers are to stay within their budgetary limit approved by the National Council, unless they obtain specific permission from the National President in advance of going over that limit. Requests are to be submitted in writing, with justification to the National Treasurer, who will forward the request with his opinion to the National President for review and approval. Expense reimbursement submitted above those limits, if not pre-approved by the National President, will not be honored. b. National Officers are to be fiscally prudent and incur expenses that represent the most cost effective option. c. National Officers can utilize another Officer’s budget line item with written approval of the Officer whose line item is being utilized. This written approval is to be provided with the expense submittal to the National Treasurer who will seek final approval from the National President. d. Individual budgets are prescribed in the approved budget, and there are Officers that have no line item such as National Historian, Kleos Editor, VP Cultural Affairs, VP Public Relations. 4. Form. All Officers shall utilize Form D-1 “Disbursement Form� (available online at www.apd.org) for reimbursement. The completed form is to be submitted to and approved by the National Treasurer within 90 days of incurring the expense. Adequate justification is the responsibility of the National Officer. Receipts are required for all expenses greater than $25. 5. Air Travel. Air Travel expense must be pre-approved. Submit written justification to the National Treasurer who will review and forward to the National President. 6. District Governors a. With the exception of the National Council or mandatory Executive Committee meeting, the Governor is only eligible for reimbursement for activity within his district. b. No reimbursement shall be due any Assistant District Governor with the exceptions of either his being seated at an Executive Committee meeting, National Council meeting, or serving the role District Governor in the absence of, and with written permission of, the District Governor, or by exception of the National President. In this role, he is eligible for whatever the District Governor would be eligible for in the way of reimbursement. c. As per our By-Laws, no expense relative to the District Convention may be reimbursed. d. District Governors budget line is based on a maximum reimbursement on a per chapter basis as prescribed in the approved budget. 7. Expansion: a. The Vice President for Expansion is eligible for air travel reimbursement and associated lodging according to this procedure. b. Project Managers overseeing a specific project may be eligible for reimbursement as approved by the Vice President for Expansion. The Project Manager position shall remain as originally appointed, in terms of who may be reimbursed. Changes in a project manager need to be consented to by the National President. Project Managers are to submit their expenses to the VP Expansion, who will then approve and forward to the National Treasurer for processing according to our guidelines. c. Reimbursement for Expansion projects are to be made only to the Vice President for Expansion and the Project Manager. That reimbursement is not transferable, unless the Project Manager is not local and has a local assistant, who is approved by the VP for Expansion in advance. d. Project Managers are expected to submit a P&L statement to the VP Expansion for pre-approval on a semester basis. Said P&L will itemize estimated number of trips, mileage, or any other ancillary expense (i.e. purchase of colors, etc.). Wherever possi-
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ble, the project manager is to try and use local alumni brothers to help keep travel costs to a minimum. 8. Reimbursement Schedule: a. Mileage is reimbursed for private car usage and will be reimbursed at the rate approved by the National President, and this rate is not to exceed the IRS rate in effect at the time the expense was incurred. Mileage reimbursement must specify To/From specifics, a copy of a Google Maps printout or equivalent and include the entity/ brother(s) visited. Any trip(s) expected to exceed 500 miles in a 30 day span of time, must be pre-approved by the National President by submitting a written request to the National Treasurer or VP Expansion for expansion projects. If a trip or series of trips is expected to cross the 500 mile threshold for a 30 day period, prudence dictates that officer or Expansion Project Manager to do a cost benefit analysis of expensing a car rental, and gas cost, vs. the mileage reimbursement rate. Such analysis should be submitted to the National Treasurer or VP Expansion for pre-approval by the National President prior to commencing such trips. b. There is no meal allowance while traveling. c. Meal allowance for group meetings (i.e. pizza provided at Leadership Conferences conducted by the VP Member Ed, or District Meetings conducted by the District Governor, or planning meetings by either Central Office or the National VP/President, etc.), are limited on a case by case basis with pre-approval of either the National Treasurer or National President. It is not our policy for officers to “entertain themselves� and is subject to the specific line item budget limits. d. Hotel room rate shall not exceed $175 per day (exclusive of taxes). Approval for this expense is very limited, is on a case by case basis, and only with pre-approval of either the National Treasurer or National President. e. Executive Committee and National Council stays (as well as trips in which more than one National Officer is present) shall be based on double-occupancy. If an officer chooses to room alone, he is liable for 50% of that expense. No personal or incidental expenses shall be reimbursed. The amount of days approved for reimbursement and the rate are to be set by the National President in advance of the meeting. 9. Approval/Denial of Expenses The National Treasurer is responsible to approve all Officer expenses, Central Office Expenses and Delegate expenses of the National Council. The National President is responsible to approve National Treasurer expenses. Reimbursement may be denied at the decision of the National Treasurer, subject to being overridden by the National President whose resolution will be deemed final. 10. Delegate Expense a. Undergraduate chapter delegate expense, where the mileage rate calculation would be cost prohibitive, must first seek pre-approval for air travel from the National Treasurer. Central Office will determine annually which chapters fall under these guidelines. b. Delegate expense reimbursement shall at no time exceed $500 for any chapter. c. National Treasurer will make a good faith effort to reimburse undergraduate chapter delegates at the time of the National Council Meeting. 11. Largesse of Fraternity, Responsibility of the Officer a. The Fraternity will do what it can to assist officers who donate their time to its operations. However, all items in this procedure shall be in the forefront of all Officers minds, as they recognize the need to be good and just stewards of the Fraternity resources. 12. Expense Form a. Presentation: Expense items are to be detailed on a daily basis. However, phone usage, local subway and bus fares, parking meter fees, may be aggregated for the month without receipts. Expenses must be individually itemized and supported by receipts for each item greater than $25, except for items where a receipt is not reasonably obtainable or lost. In this circumstance a note detailing the reason for the expense is to be provided. A sales receipt or the original credit card receipt is deemed appropriate receipts. b. Submittals: Expenses are to be aggregated monthly for Expense Reports. Monthly expense reports are to be submitted as soon as possible after the month ends but not later than 60 days from the date of the reimbursable expense. Any expense submitted beyond 60 days will not be reimbursed. c. Reimbursement: All Expense Reports must be satisfactorily completed in order to receive reimbursement. The National Treasurer must review expenses within 15 days
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of submittal and either reimburse in total or in part. If in part, the National Treasurer must provide written notification of the disputed item(s) and reason(s) for such dispute. Expense Types: The expense form is to classify expenses as follows: Airfare, Car Rental, Gas, Meals, Miles, Parking, Phone, Taxi, Tolls, Other; and provide specific details of expenditure such as entity visited. Records Retention: The original receipt is to be retained by the Officer until reimbursement occurs. Copies of the Expense Reports and all attachments will be retained by the National Treasurer for three years or in accordance with current IRS regulations.
Risk Management Policy The following is the full text of the Risk Management Policy of Alpha Phi Delta Fraternity, revised as of January 2011: This statement embodies the values and expectations of Alpha Phi Delta Fraternity for all fraternity entities (i.e., undergraduate chapters, alumni clubs and alumni associations) and members.
A. Respect and Care for Self and Others 1. Demeanor of the Fraternity. The Fraternity should operate in such a manner as to exhibit respect, care, and concern. 2.
Sexual Abuse. The fraternity rejects any form of sexually abusive behavior on the part of its members, whether physical, mental or emotional. This is to include any actions that are demeaning to women and men, including but not limited to, date rape, gang rape or verbal harassment.
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Dignity of Persons. Recognizing the dignity of the human person, no Alpha Phi Delta Chapter nor any member thereof should encourage, support, or participate in any action which in any manner demeans, belittles, or damages another person.
B. Alcohol and Drugs 1. General Policy. No member (undergraduate or alumni brother) or pledge should condone, tolerate, encourage, or participate in the abuse of alcohol. All members shall observe state law and fraternity law as it applies in this regard. While members 21 years of age or older are free to purchase alcoholic beverage, they are not to do so in the name of the fraternity, or for the fraternity. Members under the age of 21 are prohibited from purchasing, using, or distributing alcohol, as per the laws of our states and localities. 2.
Regulation for Safe and Appropriate Use of Alcohol. a. The possession, sale, use or consumption of alcoholic beverages: i. while on chapter premises, or during a fraternity event, ii. in any situation sponsored or endorsed by the chapter, or iii. in any event an observer would associate with the fraternity, must be in compliance with any and all applicable laws of the state, province, county, city, institution of higher education, and must comply with either the BYOB or Third
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Party Vendor Guidelines. a. Prohibitions. The following are specific prohibitions regarding the use, sale, presence or consumption of alcohol as it related to Alpha Phi Delta and its entities: b. Purchase by Use of Chapter Funds. It is prohibited that alcoholic beverages be purchased through chapter funds c. Purchase on behalf of (in name of) the Chapter. It is prohibited that the purchase of alcoholic beverages for members or guests be undertaken or coordinated by any member in the name of or on behalf of the chapter. d. Gifted Purchases. Alumni and other interested parties are not to purchase alcohol for the chapter. Any gift of this sort is to be refused by the chapter. e. Purchase of use of Bulk / Common Source. The purchase or use of a bulk quantity or common source for alcoholic beverage (e.g., kegs, cases, spiked-punch bowl, etc.) is prohibited. f. Provision to Minors. No members, collectively or individually, shall purchase for, serve to, or sell alcoholic beverages to any minor (i.e., those under the legal drinking age in their state or locality). These actions are prohibited.
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Drinking Games. Encouragement, participation, sponsorship and toleration of “drinking games” is prohibited. Open Parties. Open parties, meaning those with unrestricted access by non-members of the fraternity without specific invitation, where alcohol is present, shall be prohibited. Co-Sponsorships and Associations. No chapter may co-sponsor, cofinance or associate the name of Alpha Phi Delta or the name of the chapter to an event with any of the following, inter alia: i. ii. iii.
a distributor of alcohol (liquor store, beer company, bar/tavern, etc.) any organization (including charitable organizations) whose event involved alcohol being given away sold, or otherwise provided to those present. tavern (tavern defined as an establishment generating more than half of annual gross sales from alcohol) where alcohol is given away, sold, or otherwise provided to those present.
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Illegal Drugs and Controlled Substances. The possession, sale or use of any illegal drugs or controlled substances while on chapter premises or during a fraternity event, or at any event that an observer would associate with the fraternity, is strictly prohibited.
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Rush Activities and Pledging Activities. The following shall apply to all rush, pledge education and recruitment events and gatherings: • Rush. All rush functions, including, but not limited to rush parties, “smokers”, open houses, and rush meetings, shall be dry (no alcohol) functions. It should be understood that alcohol has no place in membership recruitment activities. • Pledging Education (Pledging). No alcohol shall be present at any pledge program activity. Likewise, no alcohol shall be permitted on the premises during the Ritual of Initiation. It should be understood that alcohol has no place in pledging activities.
C. Pledging and Member Education 1. Principles. The principles of Alpha Phi Delta and those of a chapter and its members are based on high standards of ethical and moral behavior, and the expression of respect and care for self and others. This is to be communicated to our prospective members, in our pledge programs, through member education. 2.
Hazing. The commonly designated practices called “Hazing” have no place in Alpha Phi Delta’s pledge programs. Hazing activities are defined as: Any action taken or situation created, whether on or off Fraternity premises, which produces mental or physical discomfort, embarrassment, harassment or ridicule. Such activities described in (a), may include, but are not limited to the following: a. use of alcohol; b. paddling in any form; c. creation of excessive fatigue; sleep deprivation, physical training activities (i.e. calisthenics, push-ups, etc.) and psychological shock; d. morally degrading or humiliating games and activities, and/or public stunts and buffoonery. e. late work sessions which interfere with scholastic activities; and f. any other activities which are not consistent with academic achievement, fraternal law, rituals, policy or state law.
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Member Responsibility. Built upon the premise that with every right of membership there comes a corresponding responsibility, each brother and pledge, as part of his regular. Fraternity education experience, shall be educated about, and reminded of, his responsibilities as a member of Alpha Phi Delta. This shall be done through member education programs, materials, programs and instruction provided or made available through the National Fraternity and/or District Governor.
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Risk Management Policy. All prospective members shall be presented with a copy of this policy for review prior to or at the time of completing their prospective member application and signing a membership agreement . Prospective members will need to demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of this policy prior to initiation. Each
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chapter and all alumni volunteers (elected or appointed) shall be provided with a copy of this policy. D. Chapter House Policies regarding Safety 1. General. As a matter of policy the Fraternity neither owns nor acts as landlord or agent for chapter housing of any sort. 2.
For the Safety of our Brothers and others. To better ensure the safety of its members and guests, each chapter should strive to meet the following expectations: a. b.
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Chapters are to comply with all local fire and health codes. Chapters should have posted by common phones emergency numbers for fire, police and ambulance and should have evacuation routes from chapter houses, common areas and sleeping rooms posted in said areas and on the back door of each sleeping room. Chapters, in regard to their houses and property, are to comply with engineering recommendations as reported by their insurance company.
E. Application 1. Chapters Application. Each chapter shall attach a copy of this policy to their local bylaws. For purposes of consistent administration the provisions of this policy shall override any conflicting statements or policies in those by-laws. 2.
Review. This policy shall be reviewed for consistency, relevancy and appropriateness every five years, or sooner, if requested by National Council of the Fraternity.
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Terms. The term “entity” or “entities” shall be construed as to mean “undergraduate chapters”, “alumni clubs” or “alumni associations.” The term “Fraternity” unless otherwise designated refers to “Alpha Phi Delta Fraternity, Inc.” The term “Chapters” refers to our “undergraduate chapters
Sexual Harassment Issues Fraternity men are supposed to be gentlemen. They are to behave in a manner that supports the gentlemanly image of a fraternity man. Alpha Phi Delta is on record as opposed to actions that pose the image or reality of sexual harassment, as well as being opposed to sexually or morally inappropriate acts by its members in the areas of date rape, sexual harassment, and lewd behavior. Additionally, Alpha Phi Delta is on record as stating that it is equally opposed to false accusations of sexual harassment and date rape that occur from time to time; Alpha Phi Delta feels that persons making such false allegations should be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. (see Risk Management Policy listing)
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Undergraduate Chapters: All members of a chapter in good standing, as defined by our Constitution and Bylaws, are eligible to vote regardless of class year or length of membership. This suffrage is only suspended by being in bad standing with the National Fraternity or the Chapter, or by previously approved disciplinary action (e.g., a member who is suspended may not vote).
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Alumni Chapters: Only dues paying members of a specific Alumni Club or Alumni Association may vote in their respective Alumni Club or Alumni Association.
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National Council: Each Undergraduate Chapter and Alumni Club is permitted two (2) delegates; each Alumni Association is permitted one (1) delegate. Additionally, the Executive Vice President, the Vice President for Alumni Affairs, the Vice President for Undergraduates Affairs, and the several District Governors each get one (1) vote. The National President votes in the event of a tie or any time his vote may change the outcome.
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Executive Committee of the National Council: the National Vice President, the National Secretary, the National Treasurer, the Vice President for Undergraduate Affairs, the Vice President for Alumni Affairs and the several District Governors each get one (1) vote. The National President votes in the event of a tie or any time his vote may change the outcome. Other officers report to, but do not vote on, the Executive Committee. (At press time, an amendment to removed the National Secretary and National Treasurer from voting membership is pending)
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Undergraduate Member A brother enrolled in or matriculating in an undergraduate program of studies at a school where a chapter of Alpha Phi Delta exists, who has been initiated into that chapter or transferred into it. In the event a brother transfers to a school where no active chapter of Alpha Phi Delta exists, he may elect to remain an undergraduate member of his previous chapter. If he chooses to remain an undergraduate brother of that chapter, he will be responsible for all obligations to that chapter. A brother who transfers into a new chapter must be in good standing with his previous chapter before the new chapter accepts him.
CONSTITUTIONAL DESCRIPTION OF OUR COAT OF ARMS
“The coat of arms of the National Fraternity is a field purpure on an escutcheon beveled at its chiefs, concave to the sides and coming to a point at its base. Main charge, a spread eagle ar- gent holding a key in dexter talon and a torch in sinister talon, both bend- wise. Secondary charge superimposed as background to displayed eagle a bundle of fasces complete with lance palewise. An estoile rayonnant tops the escutcheon in the place of honor flanked by scroll and cresting. At the base of the crest appear the mystic words, ‘Alpha Phi Delta.’” - from the Constitution of Alpha Phi Delta
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INTERFRATERNITY ORGANIZATIONS North-American Interfraternity Conference Founded in 1909, the North-American Interfraternity Conference (NIC) exists to promote the well-being of its member fraternities. The NIC is not a governing or regulatory board. It is a voluntary trade association. The NIC was formerly known as the National Interfraternity Conference. The NIC has 68 member organizations with 5500 chapters located on 800 campuses in the United States and Canada with some 350,000 undergraduate members. The NIC is led by a Board of Directors comprised of 15 volunteers from member fraternities. Its headquarters is located in Indianapolis, Indiana. At the congressional reception, the leadership of the NIC sponsors a series of meetings and receptions to advance an agenda that is positive toward fraternal organizations. Legislative priorities include Freedom of Association, Freedom of Speech, student privacy, and single sex exemptions under Title IX. Alpha Phi Delta Fraternity first joined the NIC in 1927 as a junior member, and has been a senior (full) member of the NIC since 1929. The NIC member fraternities are: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20.
Acacia Alpha Chi Rho Alpha Delta Gamma Alpha Delta Phi Alpha Epsilon Pi Alpha Gamma Rho Alpha Gamma Sigma Alpha Kappa Lambda Alpha Phi Alpha Alpha Phi Delta Alpha Sigma Phi Alpha Tau Omega Beta Chi Theta Beta Sigma Psi Beta Theta Pi Chi Phi Chi Psi Delta Chi Delta Kappa Epsilon Delta Phi 21. Delta Psi (St. Anthony Hall) 22. Delta Sigma Phi 23. Delta Tau Delta
24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40. 41. 42. 43. 44. 45. 46.
Delta Upsilon FarmHouse Iota Phi Theta Kappa Alpha Order Kappa Alpha Psi Kappa Alpha Society Kappa Delta Phi Kappa Delta Rho Lambda Chi Alpha Lambda Phi Epsilon Lambda Sigma Upsilon Lambda Theta Phi Phi Gamma Delta Phi Iota Alpha Phi Kappa Psi Phi Kappa Sigma Phi Kappa Tau Phi Kappa Theta Phi Lambda Chi Phi Mu Delta Phi Sigma Kappa Phi Sigma Phi Pi Kappa Alpha
47. 48. 49. 50. 51. 52. 53. 54. 55. 56. 57. 58. 59. 60. 61. 62. 63. 64. 65. 66. 67. 68.
Pi Kappa Phi Pi Lambda Phi Psi Upsilon Sigma Alpha Epsilon Sigma Alpha Mu Sigma Chi Sigma Lambda Beta Sigma Nu Sigma Phi Delta Sigma Phi Epsilon Sigma Phi Society Sigma Pi Sigma Tau Gamma Tau Delta Phi Tau Epsilon Phi Tau Kappa Epsilon Theta Chi Theta Delta Chi Theta Xi Triangle Zeta Beta Tau Zeta Psi
Fraternity Executives Association The Fraternity Executives Association is the professional association of men’s and women’s fraternity executives. It is dedicated to the common interests of its members and promotes, supports, and encourages the free discussion and exchange of ideas relating to college fraternal organizations. Its members are chief staff officers of the administrative offices (headquarters) of general college social fraternal organizations who promote and uphold the Code of Ethics of the Fraternity Executives Association. This organization was formerly known as the College Fraternity Secretaries Association.
Fraternity Communications Association The Fraternity Communications Association, formerly the College Fraternity Editors Association (CFEA), offers a long and resplendent history as a prime force behind the founding, organization and proliferation of the fraternity movement. As a professional association, FCA is composed of fraternities and sororities, affiliates and associate members. The organization is unique within the fraternity movement in that the organization, not the individual editor, holds membership. The FCA, formerly the CFEA was the first interfraternity organization (founded in 1883); it launched other groups, such as the National Interfraternity Conference and Fraternity Executives Association.
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THE NATIONAL REALM Central Office Central Office is the administrative office of the National Fraternity. It is comprised of the National Secretary and the National Treasurer working together. The National President appoints each annually. Central Office is located in Camden, Delaware. Its mailing address is: Alpha Phi Delta Fraternity - Central Office 257 E Camden Wyoming Ave, Unit A, Camden, DE 19934 by email: apdoffice@apd.org
National Council Annual Meeting of the National Council. The National Councils must meet annually, between January 15-March 15. The National President must formally announce the meeting to all entities with at least 90 days notice. The meeting is composed (usually) of two sessions. In between the first and second (final) session, elections are held for the Vice President for Alumni Affairs, and the Vice President for Undergraduate Affairs; the Committees (i.e. Budget, Legislative, Ritual, Resolutions, etc.) meet. At the final session, one of the final orders of business is the election of the National President and Executive Vice President. The National President-elect names and seeks confirmation of his appointees. Any post not appointed during this time, can be appointed later and confirmed by a polling of the Executive Committee. The meetings of the National Council usually end with a session of “Good and Welfare” where in brothers attending the meeting get a chance to speak offthe-record.
Committees of the National Council The Committee System. To help the National Council conduct its business, it has set in place a committee system made up of the following committees:
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Executive Committee (chairman is the National President); membership: Defined in the Constitution and Bylaws
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Alumni Coordinating Committee (chaired by Vice President for Alumni Affairs); membership: One representative from each alumni chapter
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Awards Committee (chairman appointed by the National President); membership: Subcommittees for each award shall be made up of three members each: a chairman plus two members. The Chairman shall appoint a sub-committee Chairman, he may appoint the other two committee members or leave that duty to the Sub Committee Chairman
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Budget and Audit Committee (chairman appointed by National Pres.); membership: members appointed by the National President
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Credentials Committee (chaired by Central Office); membership: National Secretary and National Treasurer
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Cultural Affairs Committee (chaired by the Vice President for Cultural Affairs); membership: Members appointed by the Chairman
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Expansion Committee (chaired by Vice President for Expansion); membership: Members appointed by the Chairman
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Financial Affairs Committee (chaired by National Treasurer); membership: Members appointed by the Chairman
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Historic Preservation Committee (chaired by National Historian); membership: Three members appointed by the National President
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Info. Technology (IT) Committee (chairman appointed by National President); membership: Three members appointed by the National President
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Kleos Committee (chaired by the Kleos Editor); membership: Members appointed by the Chairman
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Legislative Committee (chairman appointed by National President); membership: Three members appointed by the National President Member Education Committee (chaired by Vice President for Member Ed.); membership: Members appointed by the Chairman
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Public Relations Committee (chaired by Vice President for Public Relations); membership: Members appointed by the Chairman
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Resolutions Committee (chairman appointed by National President); membership: Three members appointed by the National President
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Ritual Committee (chaired by the National Chaplain); membership: Three members appointed by the National President
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Undergraduate Coordinating Comm. (chaired by Vice President Undergrad Affairs) membership: One representative from each undergraduate chapter, plus one representative appointed by each District Governor
All other Committees in the Fraternity are to be “ad hoc” in nature, their chairmen and membership are to be appointed by the National President.
About The Executive Committee. Executive Committee: Of the many Committees of the National Council, the most powerful is the Executive Committee. The Executive Committee is composed of the District Governors and the National Officers; it usually meets at the National Convention, as well as before the Annual Meeting of the National Council. If needed, the Executive Committee may meet any other time during the year. With the exception of few Constitutional prohibitions, the Executive Committee may act in place of the National Council when the Council is not in session. The President is chairman of the Executive Committee. The Executive Vice President, National Secretary, National Treasurer, Vice President for Undergraduate Affairs, Vice President for Alumni Affairs and the District Governors vote on the Executive Committee (the National President only votes to break a tie or change the outcome of a vote).
National Convention Why a Convention? According to our National Constitution and Bylaws, “The National Convention shall be held between June 30 and September 15 of each year at a time and place to be determined by the President or his authorized representative. The Executive Committee shall meet during the National Convention for the purpose of reporting on the state of the Fraternity, as well as for dealing with necessary matters.” When does it begin? The formal convening of the Fraternity (or “convention”) occurs at the opening night gathering of the first day of that National Convention. An Executive Committee meeting must occur between that time and the close of the Awards Banquet on the last full evening of the Convention. Memorial Service. The Fraternity’s Memorial Service occurs during the final evening of the National Convention, usually just before the Awards Banquet. The service, either held in the context of a Catholic Mass, or as a free-standing service, remembers those brothers who died in the past year, since the last Convention. A wreath is placed visibly before the assembly, and the National Chaplain reads the names of the deceased, after each name (or group of names) a garofano is placed on the wreath by the National President assisted by the Executive Vice President. As the garofano is placed on the wreath, the word “present” is announced to remind those gathered that that the brother is remembered in the hearts of his brothers. Awards Banquet. The final full evening of the National Convention is the time of the Awards Banquet. The Banquet is culmination of the National Convention. Traditionally, the National Secretary is the emcee for the evening. At the Award Banquet, after grace is prayed and dinner is completed, recognitions are made. All Past National Presidents in the room are recognized as are all 50 year brothers in the room. Awards are then presented to the Outstanding Undergraduate, Outstanding Alumnus, Outstanding District, Outstanding Community Service, Outstanding Alumni Club, Most Improved Chapter and Outstanding Chapter. From time to time a special award or honor may be given out after these annual honors. A report is given by the Scholarship Division of the Alpha Phi Delta Foundation and also by the Foundation Chairman. The evening ends with an address by the National President.
Expansion—Undergraduate
If you know of a brother or student (family or friend) who may the be able to expand Alpha Phi Delta Fraternity to a new campus (forming a “colony” there), you should inform the Vice President for Expansion. Most new chapters are formed this way — a brother or friend
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of a brother finds himself at a school and wishes to do what our founding father did: form a brotherhood. Another excellent expansion method of expansion involves transfer to other colleges and universities. Brothers transferring should try to start new chapters, but only with the knowledge and consent of the National Fraternity.
Expansion—Alumni The formation of Alumni Clubs and Alumni Associations are encouraged. Brothers seeking to rekindle their love and devotion to Alpha Phi Delta frequently do so by forming such groups. If you are interested in forming or fostering the establishment of an Alumni Club or Alumni Associations after your graduation from Alpha Phi Delta, please contact Central Office or the Vice President for Alumni Affairs.
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Outstanding Undergraduate. The Undergraduate Brother who demonstrates the qualities of brotherhood, balanced with academics, leadership and a well-rounded presence in his Chapter is honored with this award. Fraternalism, academics, service and activity are all considered. This award may only be received once by any brother. This award was established in 1940.
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Outstanding Alumnus. In theory, this is awarded to the Alumnus who, in a given year, has done much for the good of the fraternity, either through his Alumni Club or Association, or directly for the National Fraternity. However, at times this award has also been given for an alumnus with an enduring level of commitment over time. This award may only be received once by any brother. This award was established in 1940.
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Most Improved Chapter. Established in 1940, this award recognizes the Chapter that has shown the greatest improvement from one year to the next. It could be in terms of growth or activity, or in terms of a turnaround in leadership within the Chapter.
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Outstanding Chapter. This award is given to the Chapter that best represents the National Fraternity. Just as the Outstanding Undergraduate Award looks for an Undergraduate that is well rounded, so, too, this award seeks a Chapter that excels in more than one area. Considerations could be: Financial soundness, school service, honors received, academic excellence, consistent performance, activities on the local, the District and the National level. This award was established in 1954.
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Outstanding Alumni Club Added in 1970, this award honors the Alumni Club that has performed best in its annual activities program, membership retention or recruitment, and presence on the local and National level.
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Outstanding Community Service. The Entity or individual brother that best demonstrates Alpha Phi Delta’s ideal of service to the community is given this honor. Community service can take the form of service to the College community, philanthropic activity, neighborhood service, charitable service, etc. This award was established in 1994.
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Outstanding District. Our newest award, added in 2006, honors the District of the Fraternity that served the Fraternity best, collectively, through its activity, performance, and good works.
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Expansion Award . Given to a brother(s), nominated by the President or VP for Expansion and approved by a two-thirds vote of the Executive Committee. This award is not meant to be given out on an annual basis however, it may be given to multiple recipients in a given year.
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The Vincent Larcy Communication Award will be given to a brother, nominated by the President or Kleos Editor and approved by two-thirds vote of the Executive Committee. This award is not meant to be given out on an annual basis. This award may only be received once by any brother.
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The Lifetime Achievement. Award will be given to a brother, nominated by the President or Executive Vice President and approved by two-thirds (2/3) vote of the Executive Committee. This award is not meant to be given out on an annual basis. This award may only be received once by any brother.
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THE DISTRICT REALM About Districts The local chapters of the fraternity are organized into geographic regions called Districts. District boundaries are set by the National Council. Districts were first created in 1924 as a way of “sectioning” the Fraternity. For the first few years figureheads were chosen to lead each area (usually brothers who lost election for other offices were awarded a “District”). By the early 1930s the District system became more defined with clear boundaries set. Initially, District Pro Consuls (i.e., District Governors) were elected by the National Council; by 1934 they were elected by the entities of their District during the National Council meeting; and finally, by 1938 they came to be elected locally by the entities of the District. During the 1930s the District Pro Consuls took on a larger and larger role in the governing and administrating of the Fraternity.
Election of a Governor Each spring (no later than June 1), all of the Chapters and Alumni Clubs within a district elect a District Governor at a meeting called a District Convention. Assistant District Governors or other officers will likewise be elected at such an event. Alumni Associations hold no vote in at a District Convention.
Role of the District Governor A Governor oversees the entities of his District and serves as the District's official representative to the Fraternity; he sits on both the National Council and the Executive Committee. He approves all initiations, he sets local policy, he chairs all meetings of the District, he enforces national policies and is empowered to discipline entities. The District Governor is an elected officer and he is answerable to the Entities of his District, and to the National Council, to whom he reports twice annually in written form.
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THE ENTITIES’ REALM UNDERGRADUATE CHAPTERS Chapter Officers Each chapter is required to elect from its membership, brothers to fill seven key offices:
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President is the official liaison between the Chapter and the school, the Chapter and the District Governor and the Chapter and the National Fraternity. He is leader of the Chapter.
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Vice President shall assist the President in his duties.
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Secretary shall conduct correspondence of the Chapter unless otherwise directed or delegated. This position may be combined with the position of the Treasurer.
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Treasurer shall conduct all financial operations of the Chapter. This position may be combined with the position of the Secretary.
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Pledgemaster shall conduct the complete pledge period under the supervision of the chapter President under such rules, which may be established by the National Council.
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Historian shall serve as a historical record keeper of the Chapter. This position may be combined with the position of the Chaplain.
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Chaplain shall be the spiritual leader of the Chapter. This position may be combined with the position of the Historian.
All positions are to be elected for one (1) calendar year on January 1-December 31 term. Each chapter is to select or elect (depending on its bylaws) two delegates to represent it at the Annual Meeting of the National Council. Each chapter is to select or elect (depending on its bylaws) one delegates to represent on the Undergraduate Coordinating Committee. A member of a Chapter must be an undergraduate brother attending the school at which his chapter is located. If a brother has transferred to another school in the area, where there is no chapter of Alpha Phi Delta, and chooses to remain active, he must make that declaration in writing to Central Office. He may be active in the chapter, but should not hold any office in the chapter as he has no standing with the College.
Committees of a Chapter Judiciary. (a required committee) This Committee has no direct authority, it can only make recommendations to the Chapter regarding matters that come before it. By tradition, the Vice President of a Chapter is usually made the Chairman of this Committee. Non-Mandatory Committees (No chapter is obligated to have the following Committees, however they are helpful, according to our Bylaws, in the running of a Chapter).
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Pledging: Assists the Pledgemaster in conducting the pledge program.
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Academic Standards: Oversees the academic standing of brothers in the Chapter, provides help, encouragement and guidance.
Alumni Club Liaison: Keeps the Alumni Club informed of how the chapter is doing. House: Oversees the operation of a Chapter House; maintenance, financial, etc. Interfraternity Council: Serves to maintain good relations with Greek Community. A rep. from this committee usually attends IFC (Greek Council) meetings.
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Social: Sets up and helps to execute the Social Calendar of the Chapter. Rush: Helps the Pledgemaster organize rush events and engages in recruitment.
ALUMNI CHAPTERS: ALUMNI CLUBS & ALUMNI ASSOCIATIONS Alumni Club Officers and Committees Each Alumni Club must elect, annually, a President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Historian and Chaplain. Each Alumni Club must also have a Membership Committee set up to recruit new members into the club regularly. All positions are to be elected for one (1) year terms. The positions of Secretary and Treasurer may be combined, as may the positions of Historian and Chaplain. Additionally, each Alumni Club is to select or elect (depending on its bylaws) two delegates to represent it at the Annual Meeting of the National Council. Each Alumni Club is also to appoint one member to the Alumni Coordinating Committee of the National Fraternity. Each Alumni Club is entitled to one representative to vote at the annual District Convention.
Alumni Association Officers and Committees Each Alumni Association must elect, annually, a President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Historian and Chaplain. Each Alumni Club must also have a Social Committee, a Reunion Committee, and a Membership Committee. All positions are to be elected for one (1) year terms. The positions of Secretary and Treasurer may be combined, as may the positions of Historian and Chaplain. Additionally, each Alumni Association is to select or elect (depending on its bylaws) one delegate to represent it at the Annual Meeting of the National Council. Each Alumni Association is also to appoint one member to the Alumni Coordinating Committee of the National Fraternity
Alumni Association Restrictions Because of their close nature to specific Chapters, Alumni Associations have several restrictions on their activity. An Alumni Association: has only one (1) delegate on the National Council; it is prohibited from voting at a District Convention; it cannot interfere with the running of a Chapter or a pledge program, and it cannot use or access Chapter funds.
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THE CENTENNIAL In 1914, Alpha Phi Delta will celebrate its 100th anniversary. In advance of that event, the Fraternity established an Ad Hoc Committee to prepare for the celebration. That committee recommended, and the National Council approved, some key items related to the Centennial, namely, a Centennial Hymn and a Seal of the Centennial, both are presented below.
One Hundred Years of Alpha Phi Delta by Vito DiSalvo One hundred years of Alpha Phi Delta, With brotherhood, justice, and love, We are the brothers of Alpha Phi Delta’s spreading tree, And we’re proud of our rich history. One hundred years, one hundred years, From where we came shines eternal light, We will strive to make the future greater than today As brothers we all hope and pray. One hundred years of Alpha Phi Delta, In the bond, in the bond, eternally. One hundred years, one hundred years, From where we came shines eternal light, We will strive to make the future greater than today As brothers we all hope and pray. One hundred years of Alpha Phi Delta, In the bond, in the bond, eternally.
The Seal of the Centennial of Alpha Phi Delta
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ONLINE SITES RELATED TO ALPHA PHI DELTA FRATERNITY WEBSITE http://www.apd.org
CENTRAL OFFICE EMAIL: apdoffice@apd.org
CENTRAL OFFICE WEBSITE: http://www.apdcentraloffice.com
FRATERNITY ON TWITTER: http://twitter.com/alphaphidelta
FRATERNITY ON LINKEDIN: http://www.linkedin.com/pub/alpha-phi-delta-central-office/28/200/765
THE KLEOS—FRATERNITY MAGAZINE ONLINE http://www.apd.org/resources/formsandpublications/thekleos.php
FOUNDATION WEBSITE http://apdfoundation.org/ FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP DIVISION WEBSITE http://www.apdscholarship.org/index.html
FOUNDATION—SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION http://apdfoundation.org/APD_Ap.pdf
SPIRIT RECOGNITION FRATERNAL CLOTHING, SPORTSWEAR AND ACCESSORIES http://sl6dev.mailordercentral.com/spirit/departments.asp?dept=61
FIELDHOUSE CUSTOM FRATERNAL CLOTHING, SPORTSWEAR AND ACCESSORIES http://www.fieldhouse.com/APDFraternity
HERFF JONES FRATERNITY JEWELRY https://www.hjgreek.com/index.cfm? event=Products.showCategories&Organization_ID=73
FRATERNITY BOOKSTORE: BUY OR RENT TEXTBOOKS OR ANY KIND OF BOOKS http://apd.bookrenterstore.com/
APD SHOPPING http://shop.apdshop.com/
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