Ecce Signum

Ecce Signum 2019

ECCE SIGNUM THE OFFICIAL HANDBOOK OF ALPHA PHI DELTA FRATERNITY

2019 A BROTHER’S HANDBOOK EDITION XVI

ECCE SIGNUM, Volume 16 — 2019 Edition. Ecce Signum is an official publication of Alpha Phi Delta Fraternity; it is published annually by Alpha Phi Delta Fraternity.

The purpose of this publication is to serve as a handbook and directory to our undergraduate members; it is also to be considered an educational publication for the organization, most especially its undergraduate leaders. The Ecce Signum was established in 1991.All material © 2019, Alpha Phi Delta Fraternity, Inc.

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Ecce Signum 2019

PREFACE

TO THE 16TH EDITION 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 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. First printed in 1991, “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. And 25 years later with 15 editions under our belt, this publication continues to put forth that message.

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 Beta Sigma ’81 National Chaplain

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Ecce Signum 2019 TABLE OF CONTENTS

Preface ...............................................................................................................2 Lineage of Undergrad. Chapters ................................................................ 4-12 Lineage of Alumni Clubs ......................................................................... 13-14 Lineage of Alumni Associations .................................................................... 14 District Boundaries ...........................................................................................15 Districts of Alpha Phi Delta ...................................................................... 16-19 Schools with Undergraduate Brothers ....................................................... 20-24 Lineage of National Officer ...................................................................... 25-30 Lineage of National Award Winners ....................................................... 31-36 Lineage of National Convention Sites ..................................................... 37-40 Lineage of Annual Meetings of the National Council .....................................41 History of Alpha Phi Delta ......................................................................... 42-44 Fraternity Songs ......................................................................................... 45-46 Fraternity Whistle .............................................................................................46 Fraternity Poem ...............................................................................................46 Fraternity Prayer ...............................................................................................47 Greek Alphabet ................................................................................................48 Fraternity Coat of Arms ...................................................................................49 Fraternity Shield ..............................................................................................49 Heraldry of Alpha Phi Delta.............................................................................50 Fraternity Flag ..................................................................................................51 Our Seven Founding Fathers ............................................................................52 Policies, Administrative Matters and Definitions ...................................... 53-85 Inter-fraternal Organizations ............................................................................86 Constitution of Alpha Phi Delta ................................................................. 87-94 -Article I: Name ...............................................................................................87 -Article II: Purpose ...........................................................................................87 -Article III: Membership ..................................................................................87 -Article IV: Organization ........................................................................... 87-90 -Article V: Laws and Rules ........................................................................ 90-91 -Article VI: Hallmarks ............................................................................... 91-92 -Article VII: Roberts Rules of Order................................................................93 -Article VIII: Definitions of Terms ..................................................................93 -Article IX: Amendments .................................................................................94 Bylaws of Alpha Phi Delta ....................................................................... 95-138 -Article I: Membership ............................................................................... 95-98 -Article II: Proposal and Election of Undergraduate Members ................. 98-99 -Article III: Government and Structure of National Fraternity ................ 99-118 -Article IV: Structure and Organization of Undergrad. Chapters .......... 118-122 -Article V: Structure and Organization of Alumni Chapters ................. 122-130 -Article VI: Discipline ............................................................................ 130-134 -Article VII: Financial Matters .......................................................................134 -Article VIII: Publications of the National Fraternity ............................ 134-135 -Article IX: Establishment of Undergraduate Chapters ......................... 135-136 -Article X: Establishment of Alumni Chapters ...................................... 137-138 -Article XI: Miscellaneous .............................................................................138 -Article XII: Amendments .............................................................................138 Online Sites Related to Alpha Phi Delta ........................................................139

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LINEAGE

OF UNDERGRADUATE CHAPTERS ALPHA SERIES (1914-1929) 1

Alpha / Syracuse University ....................................................... 11/5/1914 1914-1935, 1992-1997, 1999-2002......................................29 Years Active

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Beta / Columbia University .......................................................... 6/1/1916 1916-1943 ............................................................................27 Years Active

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Gamma / Yale University ........................................................... 3/15/1919 1919-1943, 1992-1994 .........................................................26 Years Active

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Delta/ Polytechnic Institute of New York University .............. 4/30/1920 Chartered as Polytechnic Institute of New York 1920-1944, 1945-1972, 1973-1980, 1999-2007 ..................66 Years Active

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Epsilon / University of Buffalo .................................................... 3/1/1921 1921-1967 ............................................................................46 Years Active

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Zeta / Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute .................................... 3/21/1921 1921-1940, 1949-1953, 1988-1991 .....................................26 Years Active

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Eta / City College of New York ................................................. 6/18/1921 1921-1968 ........................................................................... 47 Years Active

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Theta / New York University ................................................... 12/10/1921 Washington Heights Campus 1921-1943, 1947-1955 .............................30 Years Active (School Closed)

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Iota / Union College .................................................................. 12/11/1921 1921-1942 ...........................................................................21 Years Active

10 Kappa / Case Western Reserve University ............................... 11/1/1922 Chartered as Western Reserve University 1922-1943 ...........................................................................21 Years Active 11 Lambda / University of Pennsylvania ...................................... 11/4/1922 1922-1940, 1990-2000 ........................................................28 Years Active 12 Mu / Cornell University ............................................................ 12/22/1922 1922-1967, 2012-2017 .........................................................50 Years Active

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Ecce Signum 2019 13 Nu / University of Pittsburgh ....................................................... 2/4/1923 1923-1936, 1942-1958 ........................................................29 Years Active 14 Xi / Ohio State University............................................................. 4/8/1923 1923-1968, 1981-1987 ........................................................51 Years Active 15 Omicron / University of Michigan ............................................. 6/18/1923 1923-1934, 1980-1986 ........................................................17 Years Active 16 Pi / West Virginia University ................................................... 12/22/1923 1923-1936, 1947-1982 ........................................................48 Years Active 17 Rho / Carnegie Mellon University ............................................... 2/6/1926 Chartered as Carnegie Institute of Technology 1926-1943, 1947-1952 ........................................................22 Years Active 18 Sigma / Boston University .......................................................... 2/12/1927 1927-43, 1946-55, 1959-61, 1963-71, 2000-01 ...................36 Years Active 19 Tau / Massachusetts Institute of Technology ........................... 12/1/1928 1928-1937, 1939-1943, 1948-1953......................................18 Years Active 20 Upsilon / Harvard University..................................................... 12/1/1928 1928-1943, 1948-1953 ........................................................20 Years Active 21 Phi / University of Alabama ....................................................... 2/23/1929 1929-1939 ...........................................................................10 Years Active 22* Chi / Pennsylvania State University ............................................ 3/1/1929 1929-1986, 1990-2019 .........................................................86 Years Active 23* Psi / Duquesne University of the Holy Spirit ............................ 3/17/1929 1929-2019 ............................................................................90 Years Active 24 Omega / University of Rochester ................................................. 3/1/1929 1929-1953 ...........................................................................24 Years Active

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Ecce Signum 2019 BETA SERIES (1929-1979) 25* Beta Beta / Manhattan College ................................................ 12/28/1929 1929-1943, 1945-1973, 1977-2003, 2008-2019 ..................79 Years Active 26 Beta Gamma / College of William & Mary .............................. 2/21/1930 1930-1937 .............................................................................7 Years Active 27 Beta Delta / Temple University .................................................. 3/21/1930 1930-1980, 1982-1998 ........................................................66 Years Active 28* Theta Beta / New York University .............................................. 9/3/1930 Washington Square Campus 1930-1943, 1945-1961, 1971-1998, 2012-2019 .................63 Years Active 29 Beta Epsilon / Bucknell University .......................................... 11/22/1930 1930-1939 .............................................................................9 Years Active 30 Beta Zeta / University of Ohio ..................................................... 5/6/1933 1933-1943, 1946-1948 ........................................................12 Years Active 31* Beta Eta / Brooklyn College .................................................... 12/29/1934 1934-2019 ............................................................................85 Years Active 32* Beta Theta / Franciscan University of Steubenville ................ 7/12/1948 Chartered as College of Steubenville 1948-2019 ............................................................................71 Years Active 33* Beta Iota / Utica College ............................................................... 4/7/1949 Chartered as Utica College of Syracuse University 1949-1995, 1996-2019 .........................................................69 Years Active 34 Beta Kappa / Long Island University .......................................... 5/9/1949 Brooklyn campus 1949-1955, 1965-1967, 1998-2002 .....................................12 Years Active 35* Beta Lambda / St. Francis University .................................... 11/01/1949 Chartered as St. Francis College 1949-2004, 2009-2019 .........................................................65 Years Active 36 Beta Mu / DePaul University .................................................. 10/18/1950 1950-1982, 2011-2015 .........................................................36 Years Active 37 Beta Nu / University of Miami .................................................. 12/4/1950

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Ecce Signum 2019 1950-1954 .............................................................................4 Years Active 38* Beta Xi / New Jersey Institute of Technology .......................... 3/29/1952 Chartered as the Newark College of Engineering 1952-2005, 2017-2019 ........................................................56 Years Active 39* Beta Omicron / Youngstown State University ........................... 3/1/1953 Chartered as Youngstown State College 1953-1996, 2002-2019 .........................................................60 Years Active 40* Beta Pi St. / John's University ..................................................... 6/5/1959 Jamaica, Queens campus 1959-1976, 1986-2019 .........................................................50 Years Active 41* Beta Rho / Gannon University .................................................. 11/8/1959 Chartered as Gannon College 1959-2019 ............................................................................60 Years Active 42* Beta Sigma / St. Francis College ............................................. 11/30/1962 1962-2019 ...........................................................................57 Years Active 43 Beta Tau / Fairmont State College ........................................... 3/24/1973 1973-1978 .............................................................................5 Years Active 44 Beta Upsilon / George Washington University ........................ 8/23/1977 1977-1981 .............................................................................4 Years Active 45* Beta Phi / Rowan University ...................................................... 8/22/1978 Chartered as Glassboro State College 1978-2000, 2017-2019 ........................................................24 Years Active 46 Beta Chi / S.U.N.Y. College of Technology .............................. 8/22/1978 Chartered as SUNY College of Technology 1978-1998 ...........................................................................20 Years Active 47 Beta Psi / Catholic University of America ............................... 8/21/1979 1979-1983, 2001-2004 ..........................................................7 Years Active 48 Beta Omega / Pace University ................................................... 8/21/1979 New York City Campus 1979-1995, 2001-2002 .........................................................17 Years Active

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Ecce Signum 2019 GAMMA SERIES (1979-1991) 49 Gamma Beta / University of Illinois at Chicago ...................... 8/21/1979 1979-1980 .............................................................................1 Years Active 50 Gamma Gamma / Behrend College........................................... 8/19/1980 Erie Campus of Pennsylvania State University 1980-1982 .............................................................................2 Years Active 51 Gamma Delta / Waynesburg College ....................................... 8/19/1980 1980-2003 ...........................................................................23 Years Active 52 Gamma Epsilon / Cleveland State University ......................... 8/17/1981 1981-1986 .............................................................................5 Years Active 53 Gamma Zeta / Villanova University ......................................... 8/16/1982 1982-2002 ...........................................................................20 Years Active 54 Gamma Eta / College of New Jersey ........................................ 8/24/1984 Chartered as Trenton State College 1984-2000 ...........................................................................16 Years Active 55 Gamma Theta / Eastern University .......................................... 8/20/1985 Chartered as Eastern College 1985-1998 ...........................................................................13 Years Active 56* Gamma Iota / Pace University .................................................. 2/27/1987 Pleasantville, N.Y. campus 1987-2019 ............................................................................32 Years Active 57* Gamma Kappa / College of Staten Island ............................... 2/27/1987 1987-2019 ...........................................................................32 Years Active 58 Gamma Lambda / Fordham University .................................. 2/27/1987 Lincoln Center campus 1987-1996 .............................................................................9 Years Active 59* Gamma Mu / Stockton University ............................................. 2/27/1987 Chartered as Richard Stockton College of New Jersey 1987-2019 ...........................................................................32 Years Active 60* Gamma Nu / William Paterson University ............................... 8/22/1987 Chartered as William Paterson College 1987-2019 ............................................................................32 Years Active

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Ecce Signum 2019 61* Gamma Xi / Southern Connecticut State University ............... 8/22/1987 1987-1996, 2009-2019 .........................................................19 Years Active 62 Gamma Omicron / Stony Brook University ............................ 8/22/1987 1987-1998, 1999-2018 ........................................................30 Years Active 63* Gamma Pi / Ramapo College ..................................................... 8/22/1989 Chartered as Ramapo State College 1989-2019 ............................................................................30 Years Active 64 Gamma Rho / Bernard M. Baruch College ............................. 8/22/1989 1989-2019 {Closed as of April 5, 2019] ..............................30 Years Active 65* Gamma Sigma / St. John's University ..................................... 8/22/1989 Staten Island campus 1989-2001, 2002-2019 .........................................................30 Years Active 66 Gamma Tau / Neumann University ......................................... 8/22/1989 Chartered as Neumann College 1989-1993 ..............................................................................4 Years Active 67 Gamma Upsilon / Fordham University .................................... 2/16/1990 Rosehill campus 1990-1993, 2006-2007 ..........................................................4 Years Active 68* Gamma Phi / New York Institute of Tech. .............................. 8/20/1990 Old Westbury campus 1990-1993, 2018-2019 ...........................................................4 Years Active 69 Gamma Chi / Delaware State University ................................. 2/16/1991 Chartered as Delaware State College 1991-1998 ..............................................................................7 Years Active 70 Gamma Psi / University of 2/16/1991 1991-1994 .............................................................................3 Years Active 71 Gamma Omega / University of Georgia ................................... 2/16/1991 1991-1995 .............................................................................4 Years Active

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Ecce Signum 2019 DELTA SERIES (1991-2004) 72* Delta Beta / Rutgers University ................................................ 8/29/1991 New Brunswick campus 1991-1996, 2010-2019 ........................................................14 Years Active 73 Delta Gamma / Philadelphia University .................................. 8/29/1991 Chartered as the Philadelphia College of Textiles and Science 1991-1993 .............................................................................2 Years Active 74* Delta Delta / Wesley College ..................................................... 8/29/1991 1991-1997, 2002-2019 .........................................................23 Years Active 75* Delta Epsilon / John Jay College of Criminal Justice ............. 2/14/1992 1992-2001, 2009-2019 .........................................................19 Years Active 76 Delta Zeta / St. Peter's University ............................................ 2/14/1992 Chartered as St. Peter's College 1992-2007 ...........................................................................15 Years Active 77 Delta Eta / Adelphi University .................................................. 2/14/1992 1992-1999 .............................................................................7 Years Active 78* Delta Theta / Marist College ...................................................... 2/14/1992 No longer affiliated with Marist College; now operates regionally 1992-2019 ............................................................................27 Years Active 79 Delta Iota / King’s College ........................................................ 8/22/1992 1992-2007 ...........................................................................15 Years Active 80 Delta Kappa / Binghamton University ..................................... 8/22/1992 Chartered as State University of New York at Binghamton 1992-2007 ...........................................................................15 Years Active 81 Delta Lambda / New York Institute of Technology ................. 2/13/1993 New York City campus 1993-1997 .............................................................................4 Years Active 82 Delta Mu / University of South 2/13/1993 1993-1995 .............................................................................2 Years Active 83 Delta Nu / Eastern Connecticut State University .................... 8/18/1993 1993-2004, 2009-2015 .........................................................17 Years Active

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Ecce Signum 2019 84* Delta Xi / Seton Hall University ................................................ 8/18/1993 1993-2019 ............................................................................26 Years Active 85* Delta Omicron / Rutgers University ......................................... 2/14/1994 Newark campus 1994-1998, 2006-2019 .........................................................17 Years Active 86 Delta Pi / Embry Riddle Aeronautical University .................. 2/14/1994 1994-2006 ...........................................................................12 Years Active 87* Delta Rho / Oneonta College ..................................................... 8/20/1996 1996-2001, 2010-2019 ........................................................14 Years Active 88 Delta Sigma / Tufts University .................................................... 8/5/1997 1997-2006 .............................................................................9 Years Active 89 Delta Tau / Roger Williams University .................................... 4/10/1999 1999-2000 .............................................................................1 Years Active 90* Delta Upsilon / Robert Morris University ............................... 4/10/1999 Chartered as Robert Morris College 1999-2000, 2012-2019 ..........................................................8 Years Active 91 Delta Phi / University of Indianapolis ........................................ 4/6/2002 2002-2007 .............................................................................5 Years Active 92* Delta Chi / University of Colorado ............................................. 4/5/2003 Boulder Campus 2003-2019 ............................................................................16 Years Active 93* Delta Psi / Lynn University ......................................................... 4/5/2003 2003-2019 ............................................................................16 Years Active 94 Delta Omega / University of Northern Colorado .................... 3/29/2004 2004-2005 .............................................................................1 Years Active

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Ecce Signum 2019 EPSILON SERIES (2005-PRESENT) 95* Epsilon Beta / La Salle University .............................................. 4/2/2005 2005-2019 ............................................................................14 Years Active 96* Epsilon Gamma / St. Joseph’s College ...................................... 2/16/2013 Patchogue campus 2013 -2019 .............................................................................6 Years Active 97* Epsilon Delta / Montclair State University .............................. 2/21/2014 2014-2019 ..............................................................................5 Years Active 98* Epsilon Epsilon / Farmingdale State College ........................... 2/28/2015 2014-2019 ..............................................................................5 Years Active 99* Epsilon Zeta / St. Joseph College ............................................... 8/15/2016 Brooklyn campus 2015-2019 ..............................................................................4 Years Active 100*Epsilon Eta / State University of New York at Albany ........... 2/27/2016 2016-2019 ..............................................................................3 Years Active 101*Epsilon Theta / Misericordia University ................................... 2/27/2016 2016-2019 ..............................................................................3 Years Active 102*Epsilon Iota / Centenary College ............................................... 2/27/2016 2016-2019 ..............................................................................3 Years Active 103*Epsilon Kappa / Dowling College .............................................. 2/27/2016 2016– 2016................................................... 1 Year Active (School Closed) 104*Epsilon Lambda / University of New Haven ............................ 2/18/2017 2017– 2019.............................................................................2 Years Active 105*Epsilon Mu / Queens College ..................................................... 2/24/2018 2018-2019 ............................................................................... 1 Year Active 106*Epsilon Nu / Pennsylvania State University at Altoona .......... 2/24/2018 2018– 2019.............................................................................. 1 Year Active 107*Epsilon Xi / Vaughn College ...................................................... 2/24/2018 2018– 2019.............................................................................. 1 Year Active * - Currently active chapter

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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*

Cleveland Alumni Club ........................................................................1928 Albany Alumni Club .............................................................................1930 New York Alumni Club .........................................................................1930 Youngstown Alumni Club .....................................................................1931 Brooklyn Alumni Club ..........................................................................1931 Providence Alumni Club........................................................................1931 Boston Alumni Club ..............................................................................1931 Pittsburgh Alumni Club .........................................................................1933 Rochester Alumni Club..........................................................................1933 Delaware Valley Alumni Club (chartered as Philadelphia A.C.) ..........1933 Northwestern Pennsylvania Alumni Club ............................................1934 Detroit Alumni Club ..............................................................................1934 New Haven Alumni Club.......................................................................1935 Buffalo Alumni Club .............................................................................1936 Genesee Valley Alumni Club ................................................................1936 Northeastern Pennsylvania Alumni Club ..............................................1937 Newark Alumni Club .............................................................................1938 Steubenville Alumni Club......................................................................1940 Columbus Alumni Club .........................................................................1948 Canton Alumni Club ..............................................................................1948 Midwest Alumni Club ...........................................................................1949 North Jersey Alumni Club .....................................................................1952 Mohawk Valley Alumni Club................................................................1952 Long Island Alumni Club ......................................................................1957 Westchester Alumni Club ......................................................................1958 The Bronx Alumni Club ........................................................................1959 Weirton Alumni Club ............................................................................1962 Erie Alumni Club ...................................................................................1969 National Capital Alumni Club ..............................................................1973 Central West Virginia Alumni Club ......................................................1975 State College Alumni Club ....................................................................1977 Westchester-Fairfield Alumni Club .......................................................1979 Southern California Alumni Club ..........................................................1983 Lower Hudson Valley Alumni Club ......................................................1986 Garden State Alumni Club .....................................................................1991 Connecticut Alumni Club ......................................................................1992

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Ecce Signum 2019 37 38 39 40* 41* 42 43* 44*

Diamond State Alumni Club..................................................................1992 South Jersey Alumni Club .....................................................................1993 Chicago Alumni Club ............................................................................2000 South Florida Alumni Club....................................................................2001 Colorado Alumni Club...........................................................................2005 Indiana Alumni Club..............................................................................2006 Naples Alumni Club ..............................................................................2012 Merrimack Valley Alumni Club ............................................................2015

* - Currently active Alumni Club

LINEAGE OF ALUMNI ASSOCIATIONS 1 2* 3 4 5* 6* 7 8* 9 10* 11* 12* 13* 14 15* 16* 17* 18*

Beta Eta Alumni Association .................................................................1991 Beta Sigma Alumni Association ............................................................1991 Beta Pi Alumni Association ...................................................................1991 Beta Chi Alumni Association ................................................................1992 Gamma Sigma Alumni Association.......................................................1993 Gamma Pi Alumni Association .............................................................1995 Gamma Nu Alumni Association ............................................................1996 Gamma Iota Alumni Association...........................................................1997 Chi Alumni Association.........................................................................2003 Gamma Rho Alumni Association ..........................................................2006 Delta Theta Alumni Association............................................................2009 Gamma Mu Alumni Association ...........................................................2012 Beta Lambda Alumni Association .........................................................2013 Gamma Omicron Alumni Association...................................................2013 Delta Xi Alumni Association .................................................................2013 Epsilon Gamma Alumni Association ....................................................2014 Delta Epsilon Alumni Association.........................................................2016 Delta Rho Alumni Association ..............................................................2016

* - Currently active Alumni Association

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DISTRICT BOUNDARIES

As defined by Central Office for administrative purposes, effective July 1, 2018

THE DISTRICT OF CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA

THE DISTRICT OF THE MIDWEST

The State of Pennsylvania east of (but not inclusive of) Fayette, Westmoreland, Butler, Venango, Crawford and Erie counties, eastward as far as and inclusive of York, Dauphin, Schuykill, Carbon, Monroe, Pike and Wayne counties.

THE DISTRICT OF CONNECTICUT

Pennsylvania inclusive and west of Fayette, Westmoreland, Butler, Venango, Crawford and Erie counties; the states of Ohio, Indiana, West Virginia, Michigan and Illinois.

THE DISTRICT OF NEW YORK CITY – NORTH

The New York State counties of New The State of Connecticut and, as York and Queens. applicable, the States of New England.

THE DISTRICT OF THE DELAWARE VALLEY

THE DISTRICT OF NEW YORK CITY – SOUTH

The State of Pennsylvania south and east of York, Dauphin, Schuylkill, Carbon, Monroe, Pike and Wayne counties (not inclusive); the State of New Jersey from Ocean, Mercer and Burlington counties (inclusive) on southward; the State of Delaware; the State of Maryland and the District of Columbia (Washington, D.C.).

Also, as applicable, the States of Virginia and North Carolina.

The New York State counties of Richmond and Kings.

THE DISTRICT OF NEWARK The State of New Jersey counties of Hudson, Union, Hunterdon, Middlesex, Somerset, and Monmouth along with the southern portion of Essex County

THE DISTRICT OF NORTH JERSEY

The State of New Jersey counties of Sussex, Passaic, Bergen, Morris, and Warren, along with the northern portion THE DISTRICT OF FLORIDA The State of Florida. Also, as applicable, of Essex County. the States of Alabama, Georgia and South THE DISTRICT Carolina.

OF THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS

THE DISTRICT OF THE HUDSON VALLEY

The State of Colorado.

The New York Counties of Bronx, THE DISTRICT Westchester, Rockland, Putnam, Orange OF UPSTATE NEW YORK Dutchess, Ulster and Sullivan.

All of New York State north and west of Sullivan, Ulster and Dutchess counties.

THE DISTRICT OF LONG ISLAND

The New York State counties of Nassau REMAINING TERRITORY and Suffolk.

All other territories in the contiguous United States are deemed “un-districted.

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ENTITIES BY DISTRICTS ENTITIES IN BOLD PRINT ARE ACTIVE

CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA Chi .............................. Pennsylvania State University...........................Active Chapter Beta Lambda ............. St. Francis University ........................................Active Chapter Epsilon Theta ............. Misericordia University .....................................Active Chapter Epsilon Nu ................. Pennsylvania State Univ. [Altoona campus] ....Active Chapter Beta Lambda AA ...... [Alumni of Beta Lambda]....................... Active Alumni Entity Beta Epsilon ................ Bucknell University ............................................ Inactive Chapter Delta Iota ..................... King’s College .................................................... Inactive Chapter State College AC......... [Central Pennsylvania area] ...................... Inactive Alumni Entity Chi AA ........................ [Alumni of Chi] ......................................... Inactive Alumni Entity

CONNECTICUT Gamma Xi .................. Southern Connecticut State University ............Active Chapter Epsilon Lambda ........ University of New Haven ...................................Active Chapter Connecticut AC ......... [Eastern Connecticut counties] .............. Active Alumni Entity Merrimack Val AC ... [Southern New Hampshire area] ........... Active Alumni Entity Gamma ........................ Yale University ................................................... Inactive Chapter Sigma .......................... Boston University ............................................... Inactive Chapter Tau .............................. Massachusetts Institute of Technology ............... Inactive Chapter Upsilon ........................ Harvard University .............................................. Inactive Chapter Gamma Psi .................. University of Connecticut ................................... Inactive Chapter Delta Nu ...................... University of Eastern Connecticut ...................... Inactive Chapter Delta Sigma ................. Tufts University .................................................. Inactive Chapter Delta Tau ..................... Roger Williams University ................................. Inactive Chapter Providence AC ............ [State of Rhode Island] ............................. Inactive Alumni Entity Boston AC ................... [Greater Boston area] ................................ Inactive Alumni Entity New Haven AC ........... [Greater New Haven area] ........................ Inactive Alumni Entity

DELAWARE VALLEY Beta Phi ...................... Rowan University ...............................................Active Chapter Gamma Mu ................ Stockton University ............................................Active Chapter Delta Delta ................. Wesley College ....................................................Active Chapter Epsilon Beta ............... LaSalle University ..............................................Active Chapter Delaware Valley AC .. [Greater Philadelphia area] ................... Active Alumni Entity Gamma Mu AA ......... [Alumni of Gamma Mu] ......................... Active Alumni Entity Lambda ....................... University of Pennsylvania ................................. Inactive Chapter Beta Gamma................ College of William and Mary ............................. Inactive Chapter Beta Delta.................... Temple University............................................... Inactive Chapter Beta Upsilon................ George Washington University ........................... Inactive Chapter Beta Psi ....................... Catholic University of America .......................... Inactive Chapter Gamma Zeta ................ Villanova University ........................................... Inactive Chapter Gamma Eta.................. College of New Jersey ........................................ Inactive Chapter Gamma Theta .............. Eastern University ............................................... Inactive Chapter Gamma Tau ................. Neumann University ........................................... Inactive Chapter Gamma Chi ................. Delaware State University .................................. Inactive Chapter

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Ecce Signum 2019 Delta Gamma .............. Philadelphia University ....................................... Inactive Chapter Northeastern Pa. AC ... [Greater Scranton area] ............................. Inactive Alumni Entity National Capital AC .... [Greater Washington, D.C. area] .............. Inactive Alumni Entity Diamond State AC ...... [Central and Southern Delaware area] ...... Inactive Alumni Entity South Jersey AC .......... [Southern New Jersey counties] ................ Inactive Alumni Entity

FLORIDA Delta Psi ..................... Lynn University ..................................................Active Chapter South Florida AC ...... [Greater Southeastern Florida area] ..... Active Alumni Entity Naples AC .................. [Greater Southwestern Florida area] .... Active Alumni Entity Phi ............................... University of Alabama ........................................ Inactive Chapter Beta Nu ....................... University of Miami ............................................ Inactive Chapter Gamma Omega ........... University of Georgia.......................................... Inactive Chapter Delta Mu ..................... University of South Florida................................. Inactive Chapter Delta Pi........................ Embry Riddle Aeronautical University............... Inactive Chapter

HUDSON VALLEY Beta Beta .................... Manhattan College .............................................Active Chapter Gamma Iota ............... Pace University [Pleasantville Campus] ..........Active Chapter Delta Theta* .............. Mid-Hudson Valley Region ...............................Active Chapter Lower Hudson Val AC [Greater Westchester/Duchess Counties]..... Active Alumni Entity Gamma Iota AA ........ [Alumni of Gamma Iota ......................... Active Alumni Entity Delta Theta AA .......... [Alumni of Delta Theta] .......................... Active Alumni Entity Theta ........................... New York U. [Washington Hts. Campus] .......... Inactive Chapter Gamma Upsilon .......... Fordham University ............................................ Inactive Chapter Westchester AC .......... [Greater Westchester County area] ........... Inactive Alumni Entity Bronx AC .................... [Bronx County area].................................. Inactive Alumni Entity Westchester-Fairfield AC [E. Westchester & Fairfield Counties] ...... Inactive Alumni Entity * originally chartered for students attending Marist College, but no longer affiliated with college; now operates regionally

LONG ISLAND

Gamma Phi ................ New York Institute of Technology ....................Active Chapter Epsilon Gamma ......... St. Joseph’s College ............................................Active Chapter Epsilon Epsilon .......... S.U.N.Y. at Farmingdale ...................................Active Chapter Long Island AC ......... [Nassau and Suffolk Counties] ............... Active Alumni Entity Epsilon Gamma AA .. [Alumni of Epsilon Gamma] .................. Active Alumni Entity Gamma Omicron ......... Stony Brook University ...................................... Inactive Chapter Delta Eta...................... Adelphi University .............................................. Inactive Chapter Epsilon Kappa ............. Dowling College ................................................. Inactive Chapter Beta Pi AA .................. [Alumni of Beta Pi] ................................... Inactive Alumni Entity Gamma Omicron AA .. [Alumni of Gamma Omicron]................... Inactive Alumni Entity

MIDWEST Psi ............................... Duquesne University of the Holy Spirit ...........Active Chapter Beta Theta .................. Franciscan University of Steubenville ..............Active Chapter Beta Omicron ............ Youngstown State University ............................Active Chapter Beta Rho ..................... Gannon University .............................................Active Chapter Delta Upsilon ............. Robert Morris University ..................................Active Chapter Youngstown AC ........ [Greater Youngstown area].................... Active Alumni Entity Pittsburgh AC ........... [Greater Pittsburgh area] ....................... Active Alumni Entity

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Ecce Signum 2019 Steubenville AC ......... [Greater Steubenville area] .................... Active Alumni Entity Chicago AC ................ [Greater Cook County area] .................. Active Alumni Entity Kappa .......................... Western Reserve University................................ Inactive Chapter Nu ................................ University of Pittsburgh ...................................... Inactive Chapter Xi................................. Ohio State University .......................................... Inactive Chapter Omicron ...................... University of Michigan ....................................... Inactive Chapter Pi ................................. West Virginia University .................................... Inactive Chapter Rho .............................. Carnegie Mellon Institute.................................... Inactive Chapter Beta Zeta ..................... University of Ohio .............................................. Inactive Chapter Beta Mu ....................... DePaul University ............................................... Inactive Chapter Beta Tau ...................... Fairmont State University ................................... Inactive Chapter Gamma Beta................ University of Illinois at Chicago ......................... Inactive Chapter Gamma Gamma .......... Penn State Behrend College ................................ Inactive Chapter Gamma Delta .............. Waynesburg College ........................................... Inactive Chapter Gamma Epsilon ........... Cleveland State University.................................. Inactive Chapter Delta Phi...................... University of Indianapolis ................................... Inactive Chapter Canton AC .................. [Greater Akron Ohio area] ........................ Inactive Alumni Entity Central West Va. AC .. [Greater Morgantown area] ....................... Inactive Alumni Entity Cleveland AC .............. [Northeastern Ohio area] ........................... Inactive Alumni Entity Columbus AC ............. [Central Ohio area].................................... Inactive Alumni Entity Detroit AC ................... [Greater City of Detroit area] .................... Inactive Alumni Entity Erie AC ....................... [Greater City of Erie area] ........................ Inactive Alumni Entity Indiana AC .................. [Greater Indianapolis area]........................ Inactive Alumni Entity Midwest AC ................ [Greater Chicago area] .............................. Inactive Alumni Entity Northwestern Pa. AC .. [Greater Erie County area] ........................ Inactive Alumni Entity Weirton AC ................. [Greater Weirton, W.Va. area] .................. Inactive Alumni Entity

NEW YORK CITY NORTH Theta Beta .................. New York Univ. [Washington Sq. Campus] ....Active Chapter Beta Pi ........................ St. John’s University ..........................................Active Chapter Delta Epsilon ............. John Jay College of Criminal Justice ...............Active Chapter Epsilon Mu ................. C.U.N.Y. Queens College ...................................Active Chapter Epsilon Xi................... Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology .....Active Chapter New York AC ............ [Greater Manhattan area] ...................... Active Alumni Entity Gamma Rho AA ........ [Alumni of Gamma Rho] ........................ Active Alumni Entity Delta Epsilon AA ....... [Alumni of Delta Epsilon] ....................... Active Alumni Entity Beta ............................. Columbia University ........................................... Inactive Chapter Eta ............................... City College of New York .................................. Inactive Chapter Beta Omega ................. Pace University ................................................... Inactive Chapter Gamma Lambda .......... Fordham University ............................................ Inactive Chapter Gamma Rho ................ C.U.N.Y. Bernard M. Baruch College ................ Inactive Chapter Delta Lambda .............. New York Institute of Technology ..................... Inactive Chapter

NEW YORK CITY SOUTH Beta Eta ...................... C.U.N.Y. Brooklyn College ...............................Active Chapter Beta Sigma ................. St. Francis College..............................................Active Chapter Gamma Kappa .......... C.U.N.Y. College of Staten Island.....................Active Chapter Gamma Sigma ........... St. John’s University ..........................................Active Chapter Epsilon Zeta ............... St. Joseph College [Brooklyn Campus] ............Active Chapter Brooklyn AC .............. [Greater Brooklyn area] ......................... Active Alumni Entity Beta Sigma AA .......... [Alumni of Beta Sigma] .......................... Active Alumni Entity

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Ecce Signum 2019 Gamma Sigma AA .... [Alumni of Gamma Sigma] .................... Active Alumni Entity Delta ............................ New York University Tandon School of Engineering ...... Inactive Chapter Beta Kappa .................. Long Island University........................................ Inactive Chapter Beta Eta AA ................ [Alumni of Beta Eta] ................................. Inactive Alumni Entity

NEWARK Beta Xi ........................ New Jersey Institute of Technology ..................Active Chapter Delta Beta ................... Rutgers University .............................................Active Chapter Delta Xi ...................... Seton Hall University .........................................Active Chapter Delta Omicron ........... Rutgers University [Newark Campus] .............Active Chapter North Jersey AC ........ [Northern Jersey counties] ..................... Active Alumni Entity Delta Xi AA ................ [Alumni of Delta Xi] ................................ Active Alumni Entity Delta Zeta .................... St. Peter’s University .......................................... Inactive Chapter Newark AC ................. [Greater Newark area] ............................... Inactive Alumni Entity Garden State AC ......... [Central Jersey counties] ........................... Inactive Alumni Entity

NORTH JERSEY Gamma Nu ................. William Paterson University .............................Active Chapter Gamma Pi .................. Ramapo College of New Jersey .........................Active Chapter Epsilon Delta ............. Montclair State University ................................Active Chapter Epsilon Iota ................ Centenary University .........................................Active Chapter Gamma Pi AA ........... [Alumni of Gamma Pi] ........................... Active Alumni Entity Gamma Nu AA ........... [Alumni of Gamma Nu] ............................ Inactive Alumni Entity

ROCKY MOUNTAIN Delta Chi .................... University of Colorado.......................................Active Chapter Colorado AC .............. [State of Colorado] .................................. Active Alumni Entity Delta Omega ............... University of Northern Colorado ........................ Inactive Chapter Southern Calif. AC...... [Greater Los Angeles area] ....................... Inactive Alumni Entity

UPSTATE NEW YORK Beta Iota ..................... Utica Coll of Syracuse University .....................Active Chapter Delta Rho ................... S.U.N.Y. College at Oneonta .............................Active Chapter Epsilon Eta ................. S.U.N.Y. University Albany...............................Active Chapter Delta Rho AA............. [Alumni of Delta Rho]............................. Active Alumni Entity Alpha ........................... Syracuse University ............................................ Inactive Chapter Epsilon ........................ University of Buffalo .......................................... Inactive Chapter Zeta ............................. Rensselaer Polytech Institute .............................. Inactive Chapter Iota .............................. Union College ..................................................... Inactive Chapter Mu ............................... Cornell University ............................................... Inactive Chapter Omega ......................... University of Rochester ...................................... Inactive Chapter Beta Chi ...................... S.U.N.Y. College of Technology at Utica/Rome Inactive Chapter Delta Kappa ................ Binghamton University ....................................... Inactive Chapter Rochester AC .............. [Greater Rochester Area] .......................... Inactive Alumni Entity Buffalo AC .................. [Greater Buffalo Area] .............................. Inactive Alumni Entity Genessee Valley AC ... [Greater Andover, N.Y. Area] .................. Inactive Alumni Entity Mohawk Val AC ......... [Greater Utica area] ................................... Inactive Alumni Entity Beta Chi AA ................ [Alumni of Beta Chi] ................................ Inactive Alumni Entity

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SCHOOLS WITH UNDERGRADUATES MEMBERS OF ALPHA PHI DELTA IN ATTENDANCE CENTENARY COLLEGE Founded: 1867 Affiliation: Private Full Time: 2,183 / Part Time: 511 Tuition Cost: $31,754 Address: 400 Jefferson St., Hackettstown, NJ 07840 Phone: (908) 852-1400 Website: centenaryuniversity.edu

C.U.N.Y. QUEENS COLLEGE Founded: 1937 Affiliation: City Run Full Time: 13,912 / Part Time: 5,065 Tuition Cost: $6,438* Address: 65-30 Kissena Blvd, Flushing, N.Y. 11367 Phone: (718) 997-5000 Website: www.qc.cuny.edu

C.U.N.Y. BROOKLYN COLLEGE Founded: 1930 Affiliation: City Run Full Time: 9655 / Part Time: 7257 Tuition Cost: $5,430* Address: 2900 Bedford Ave, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11210 Phone: (718) 951-5000 Website: www.brooklyn.cuny.edu

DUQUESNE UNIVERSITY Founded: 1878 Affiliation: Roman Catholic Full Time: 9218 / Part Time: 943 Tuition Cost: $27,688 Address: 600 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, Pa. 15219 Phone: (412) 396-6000 Website: www.duq.edu

C.U.N.Y. COLLEGE OF STATEN IS. Founded: 1955 Affiliation: City Run Full Time: 9626 / Part Time: 4268 Tuition Cost: $5,430* Address: 2800 Victory Blvd, Staten Island, N.Y. 10314 Phone: (718) 982-2000 Website: www.csi.cuny.edu

FITCHBURG STATE UNIVERSITY Founded: 1894 Affiliation: State Run Full Time: 3386 / Part Time: 381 Tuition Cost: $20,713* Address: 160 Pearl St, Fitchburg, MA 01420 Phone: (978) 665-3000 Website: www.fitchburgstate.edu

C.U.N.Y. JOHN JAY COLLEGE Founded: 1964 Affiliation: City Run Full Time: 10,452 / Part Time: 4,754 Tuition Cost: $5,430* Address: 899 10th Ave #623, New York City, N.Y. 10019 Phone: (212) 489-5611 Website: www.jjay.cuny.edu

FRANCISCAN U. OF STEUBENVILLE Founded: 1946 Affiliation: Roman Catholic Full Time: 2128 / Part Time: 613 Tuition Cost: $21,740 Address: 1235 University Blvd, Steubenville, Ohio 43952 Phone: (740) 283-3771 Website: www.franciscan.edu

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Ecce Signum 2019 GANNON COLLEGE Founded: 1925 Affiliation: Roman Catholic Full Time: 3056 / Part Time: 1163 Tuition Cost: $25,980 Address: 109 University Square, Erie, Pa. 16541 Phone: (800) 426-6668 Website: www.gannon.edu

MISERICORDIA UNIVERSITY Founded: 1929 Affiliation: Roman Catholic Full Time: 1699 / Part Time: 1113 Tuition Cost: $26,670 Address: 301 Lake St., Dallas, Pa. 18612 Phone: (866) 262-6363 Website: www.misericordia.edu

LA SALLE UNIVERSITY Founded: 1863 Affiliation: Roman Catholic Full Time: 3753 / Part Time: 2883 Tuition Cost: $36,250 Address: 120 Olney Ave, Philadelphia, Pa. 19141 Phone: (215) 951-1000 Website: www.lasalle.edu

MONTCLAIR STATE UNIVERSITY Founded: 1908 Affiliation: State Run Full Time: 13453 / Part Time: 4949 Tuition Cost: $7,982* Address: 1 Normal Ave, Montclair, N.J. 07043 Phone: (973) 655-4000 Website: www.montclair.edu

LYNN UNIVERSITY Founded: 1962 Affiliation: Private Full Time: 2260 / Part Time: 1576 Tuition Cost: $31,100 Address: 3601 N Military Trail, Boca Raton, Fla. 33431 Phone: (561) 237-7000 Website: www.lynn.edu

N.J. INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY Founded: 1881 Affiliation: State Run Full Time: 6607 / Part Time: 2307 Tuition Cost: 12,800* Address: 323 Dr M. L. King Jr Blvd, Newark, N.J. 07102 Phone: (973) 596-3300 Website: www.njit.edu

MANHATTAN COLLEGE Founded: 1853 Affiliation: Roman Catholic Full Time: 3069 / Part Time: 343 Tuition Cost: $30,100 Address: 4513 Manhattan Coll. Pkwy, Riverdale, N.Y. 10471 Phone: (718) 920-0100 Website: www.manhattan.edu

N.Y. INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY Founded: 1955 Affiliation: Private Full Time: 4,265 / Part Time: 820 Tuition Cost: $33,480 Address: Northern Blvd., PO Box 8000 Old Westbury, NY 11568-8000 Phone: (516) 686-7520 Website: www.nyit.edu

MARIST COLLEGE Founded: 1929 Affiliation: Roman Catholic Full Time: 4780 / Part Time: 1360 Tuition Cost: $29,500 Address: 290 North Rd, Poughkeepsie, N.Y. 12601 Phone: (845) 575-3000 Website: www.marist.edu

NEW YORK UNIVERSITY Founded: 1831 Affiliation: Private Full Time: 33881 / Part Time: 9916 Tuition Cost: $40,878 Address: 21 Washington Pl, New York City, N.Y. 10012 Phone: (212) 998-1212 Website: www.nyu.edu

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Ecce Signum 2019 PACE UNIVERSITY Founded: 1906 Affiliation: Private Full Time: 2039 / Part Time: 717 Tuition Cost: $38,200 Address: 861 Bedford Rd, Pleasantville, N.Y. 10570 Phone: (914) 773-3200 Website: www.pace.edu

ROWAN UNIVERSITY Founded: 1923 Affiliation: State Run Full Time: 12724 / Part Time: 1621 Tuition Cost: $13,108* Address: 201 Mullica Hill Rd, Glassboro, NJ 08028-1701 Phone: (877) 787-6926 Website: www.rowan.edu

PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY Founded: 1855 Affiliation: State Run Full Time: 43106 / Part Time: 2127 Tuition Cost: $15,562* Address: 201 Old Main, State College, Pa. 16802 Phone: (814) 863-8065 Website: www.psu.edu

RUTGERS UNIVERSITY Founded: 1766 Affiliation: State Run Full Time: 33855 / Part Time: 5057 Tuition Cost: $10,356* Address: 15 Barlett St, New Brunswick, N.J. 08903 Phone: (908) 932-1766 Website: www.rutgers.edu

PENN STATE ALTOONA Founded: 1939 Affiliation: State Run Full Time: 3380 / Part Time: 111 Tuition Cost: $13,636* Address: 3000 Ivyside Park, Altoona, Pa. 16601 Phone: (814) 949-5000 Website: altoona.psu.edu

RUTGERS UNIVERSITY Founded: 1930 Affiliation: State Run Full Time: 7692 / Part Time: 4106 Tuition Cost: $10,356* Address: 350 M.L. King Blvd., Newark, N.J. 07102 Phone: (973) 353-5800 Website: www.rutgers.edu

RAMAPO COLLEGE OF NEW JERSEY Founded: 1969 Affiliation: State Run Full Time: 5277 / Part Time: 731 Tuition Cost: $33,000* Address: 505 Ramapo Valley Rd, Mahwah, N.J. 07430 Phone: (201) 684-7500 Website: www.ramapo.edu

SAINT FRANCIS COLLEGE Founded: 1884 Affiliation: Roman Catholic Full Time: 2343 / Part Time: 293 Tuition Cost: $18,500 Address: 180 Remsen St, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11201 Phone: (718) 522-2300 Website: www.sfc.edu

ROBERT MORRIS UNIVERSITY Founded: 1914 Affiliation: Private Full Time: 3334 / Part Time: 1633 Tuition Cost: $23,410 Address: 881 Narrows Run Rd, Pittsburgh, Pa. 15108 Phone: (800) 762-0097 Website: www.rmu.edu

SAINT FRANCIS UNIVERSITY Founded: 1847 Affiliation: Roman Catholic Full Time: 1809 / Part Time: 640 Tuition Cost: $27,828 Address: 117 Evergreen Dr, Loretto, Pa. 15940 Phone: (814) 472-7000 Website: www.francis.edu

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Ecce Signum 2019 SAINT JOHN’S UNIVERSITY Founded: 1870 Affiliation: Roman Catholic Full Time: 14942 / Part Time: 6412 Tuition Cost: $34,750 Address: 8000 Utopia Pkwy, Queens, N.Y. 11439 Phone: (718) 990-2000 Website: www.stjohns.edu

SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT STATE U. Founded: 1893 Affiliation: State Run Full Time: 8494 / Part Time: 3470 Tuition Cost: $4,285* Address: 501 Crescent St, New Haven, Conn. 06515 Phone: (203) 397-4275 Website: www.southernct.edu

SAINT JOHN’S UNIVERSITY Founded: 1870 Affiliation: Roman Catholic Full Time: 1280 / Part Time: 689 Tuition Cost: $34,750 Address: 300 Howard Avenue, Staten Island, N.Y. 11301 Phone: (718) 390-4500 Website: www.stjohns.edu

S.U.N.Y. UNIVERSITY AT ALBANY Founded: 1844 Affiliation: State Run Full Time: 14418 / Part Time: 3197 Tuition Cost: $5,570* Address: 1400 Washington Ave, Albany, N.Y. 12222 Phone: (518) 442-3300 Website: www.albany.edu

SAINT JOSEPH COLLEGE Founded: 1916 Affiliation: Roman Catholic Full Time: 984 / Part Time: 277 Tuition Cost: $19,500 Address: 245 Clinton Ave, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11205 Phone: (718) 940-5300 Website: www.sjcny.edu

S.U.N.Y. COLLEGE AT CORTLAND Founded: 1868 Affiliation: Public Full Time: 6,218 / Part Time: 125 Tuition Cost: $17,950* Address: P.O. Box 2000 Cortland, New York 13045 Phone: (607) 753-2011 Website: www.cortland.edu

SAINT JOSEPH’S COLLEGE Founded: 1916 Affiliation: Roman Catholic Full Time: 2946 / Part Time: 830 Tuition Cost: $19,500 Address: 155 West Roe Blvd, Patchogue, N.Y. 11772 Phone: (631) 687-4500 Website: www.sjcny.edu

S.U.N.Y. COLLEGE AT NEW PALTZ Founded: 1828 Affiliation: Public Full Time: 6,165 / Part Time: 534 Tuition Cost: $18,034* Address: 1 Hawk Drive New Paltz, New York 12561 Phone: (845) 257-7869 Website: www.newpaltz.edu

SETON HALL UNIVERSITY Founded: 1856 Affiliation: Roman Catholic Full Time: 6829 / Part Time: 3007 Tuition Cost: $37,226 Address: 400S. Orange Ave, South Orange, N.J. 07079 Phone: (973) 761-9000 Website: www.shu.edu

S.U.N.Y. COLLEGE AT ONEONTA Founded: 1889 Affiliation: State Run Full Time: 5789 / Part Time: 200 Tuition Cost: $5,570* Address: 121 Admin. Bldg, Oneonta, N.Y. 13820 Phone: (607) 436-2524 Website: www.oneonta.edu

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Ecce Signum 2019 S.U.N.Y. FARMINGDALE Founded: 1912 Affiliation: State Run Full Time: 5118 / Part Time: 1740 Tuition Cost: $5,570* Address: 2350 Broad Hollow Rd, Farmingdale, N.Y. 11735 Phone: (631) 420-2000 Website: www.farmingdale.edu

VAUGHN COLLEGE Founded: 1932 Affiliation: Private Full Time: 1,347 / Part Time: 203 Tuition Cost: $24,777 Address: 86-01 23rd Ave, East Elmhurst, N.Y, 11369 Phone: (718) 429-6600 Website: www.vaughn.edu

STOCKTON UNIVERSITY Founded: 1969 Affiliation: State Run Full Time: 6481 / Part Time: 1398 Tuition Cost: $7,948* Address: 101 Vera King Farris Dr, Galloway, N.J. 08205 Phone: (609) 652-1776 Website: www.stockton.edu

WESLEY COLLEGE Founded: 1870 Affiliation: Methodist Full Time: 1,305 / Part Time: 74 Tuition Cost: $21,512 Address: 120 N State St, Dover, Del. 19901 Phone: (302) 736-2300 Website: www.wesley.edu

UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO Founded: 1876 Affiliation: State Run Full Time: 26788 / Part Time: 5909 Tuition Cost: $8,056* Address: 3100 Marine St, Boulder, Colo. 80309 Phone: (303) 492-1411 Website: www.stockton.edu

WILLIAM PATERSON UNIVERSITY Founded: 1855 Affiliation: State Run Full Time: 8643 / Part Time: 2696 Tuition Cost: $7,197* Address: 300 Pompton Road, Wayne, N.J. 07470 Phone: (877) 978-3923 Website: www.wpunj.edu

UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAVEN Founded: 1920 Affiliation: Private Full Time: 4626 / Part Time: 1323 Tuition Cost: $35,650 Address: 300 Boston Post Rd, West Haven, Conn. 06516 Phone: (203) 932-7000 Website: www.newhaven.edu

YOUNGSTOWN STATE UNIVERSITY Founded: 1908 Affiliation: State Run Full Time: 11262 / Part Time: 3822 Tuition Cost: $7,483* Address: 1 University Plaza, Youngstown, Ohio 44555 Phone: (330) 941-3000 Website: www.ysu.edu

UTICA COLLEGE Founded: 1946 Affiliation: Private Full Time: 2286 / Part Time: 1177 Tuition Cost: $31,410 Address: 1600 Burrstone Rd, Utica, N.Y. 13501 Phone: (315) 792-3006 Website: www.utica.edu

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LINEAGE OF NATIONAL OFFICERS NATIONAL PRESIDENTS

TITLE: GRAND CONSUL

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21

1916-20.............. Salvatore F LaCorte .............................................. Beta 1920-21.............. Paul J Salvatore ..................................................... Beta 1921-22.............. Robert Santangelo .................................................. Beta 1922-23.............. Joseph X Guzzetto ................................................. Beta 1923-24.............. Joseph V Petrelli, Jr ............................................. Theta 1924-25.............. Louis J Rinaldi ........................................................ Iota 1925-26.............. John Pasta .............................................................. Beta 1926-27.............. Benjamin Marsciano .................................................Nu 1927-29.............. Charles J Barone ......................................................Nu 1929-31.............. Peter J Sammartino ................................................. Eta 1931-33.............. Paul J Salvatore ..................................................... Beta 1933-35.............. Gerard Chirichigno....................................................Nu 1935-37.............. Francis X Pagano ..................................................... Eta 1937-39.............. Francis J Travaline, Jr ...................................... Lambda 1939-41.............. Victor S Leanza ........................................................ Xi 1941-45.............. Joseph A DeGuglielmo ..................................... Upsilon 1945-46.............. Felix Ottaviano ................................................... Omega 1946-48.............. Domenic A Macedonia ...................................... Kappa 1948-50.............. Samuel A Varco ................................................ Epsilon 1950-52.............. Joseph V Alaimo ..................................................... Mu 1952-53.............. Adam J DiVincenzo ..................................................Psi

TITLE: NATIONAL PRESIDENT

21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35

1953-54.............. Adam J DiVincenzo ..................................................Psi 1954-56.............. Frank J Cavallaro .....................................................Nu 1956-58.............. Frank E Costanzo .....................................................Nu 1958-60.............. Joseph M D’Urso ......................................... Beta Delta 1960-62.............. Carlo M Vannicola .................................................. Rho 1962-64.............. Joseph A Sciosia .......................................................Psi 1964-66.............. Francis J Paladino ................................................... Phi 1966-68.............. Trent J Ciarrocchi .....................................................Psi 1968-70.............. Vincent J Muffeletto ........................................ Epsilon 1970-72.............. Stanley W Raffa .................................................... Delta 1972-74.............. Jules J Zangrille........................................ Beta Lambda 1974-76.............. Albert E Palazzo ........................................... Theta Beta 1976 .................. Anthony A Nardone ......................................... Lambda 1976-78.............. A Joseph Creston ......................................................Psi 1978-80.............. Santo J Barbarino ........................................ Beta Sigma

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1980-82.............. Anthony J Carfang ....................................................Psi 1982-84.............. Michael G Zerega .....................................................Psi 1984-86.............. Richard F Primiano ..................................... Beta Delta 1986-88.............. Robert J Valeriano.....................................................Psi 1988-90.............. Alexander B Fafara, Jr ..................................... Beta Xi 1990-92.............. Joseph C Rahtelli............................................ Beta Beta 1992-94.............. Joseph L Rossi ................................................. Beta Phi 1994-96.............. Joseph G Malecki ........................................... Beta Chi 1996-98.............. Glenn A Small .................................................. Beta Xi 1998-02.............. Thomas J Carroll ..................................................... Chi 2002-03.............. Richard Barnes ................................................ Beta Chi 2003-05.............. Manuel Rodriquez ..................................Gamma Sigma 2005-07.............. Evan Sottosanti ................................................ Beta Eta 2007-09.............. Douglas Sundo .........................................................Psi 2010-11 ............. Robert DeVito ............................................Beta Omega 2011-14.............. Nicholas Franki ................................... Gamma Lambda 2014-16.............. Christopher Mancusi ..............................Gamma Sigma 2016-18.............. James Miller ..............................................................Psi 2018-.................. Todd Cusato ................................................ Beta Sigma

NATIONAL VICE PRESIDENTS TITLE: GRAND PRO-CONSUL

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

1919-21.............. Anthony J Amore ................................................... Beta 1921-22.............. Albert W Cretella ............................................. Gamma 1922-23.............. Ferdinand F DiBartolo ......................................... Alpha 1923-24.............. Palmer S Dente ..................................................... Alpha 1924-25.............. Joseph V Petrilli, Jr .............................................. Theta 1941-45.............. Felix J Ottaviano ................................................ Omega 1945-46.............. Domenic A Macedonia ...................................... Kappa 1946-48.............. Amleto DiGusto .................................................. Sigma 1948-50.............. Frank Cavallaro ............................................ Theta Beta 1950-52.............. Joseph A Sturret ............................................. Beta Zeta 1952-53.............. Charles A Coscia .................................................. Theta

TITLE: NATIONAL VICE PRESIDENT

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1953-54.............. Charles A Coscia .................................................. Theta 1954-56.............. Frank E Costanzo .....................................................Nu 1956-58.............. Joseph M D’Urso ......................................... Beta Delta 1958-60.............. Frank L Tosi .............................................................. Xi 1960-62.............. Joseph A Sciosia .......................................................Psi 1962-64.............. Francis J Paladino ................................................... Phi 1964-66.............. Trent J Ciarrocchi .....................................................Psi 1966-68.............. Vincent J Muffeletto ........................................ Epsilon 1968-70.............. Stanley W Raffa .................................................... Delta 1970-72.............. Jules J Zangrille........................................ Beta Lambda 1972-74.............. Albert E Palazzo ........................................... Theta Beta

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1974-76.............. Anthony A Nardone ......................................... Lambda 1976-78.............. Benjamin V Verdile ..................................... Beta Delta

TITLE: EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT

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1978-80.............. Anthony J Carfang ....................................................Psi 1980-82.............. Michael G Zerega .....................................................Psi 1982-84.............. Richard F Primiano ..................................... Beta Delta 1984-86.............. Robert J Valeriano.....................................................Psi 1986-88.............. Alexander B Fafara, Jr ..................................... Beta Xi 1988-90.............. Joseph C Rahtelli............................................ Beta Beta 1990-91.............. John J Russo ..............................................................Psi 1991-92.............. James S Lentini .......................................... Beta Sigma 1992-94.............. Joseph G Malecki ........................................... Beta Chi 1994-96.............. Glenn A Small .................................................. Beta Xi 1996-98.............. Edward Magliocco ....................................... Beta Delta 1998-00.............. Matthew Vislocky .....................................Gamma Iota 2000-02.............. Richard Barnes ................................................ Beta Chi 2002-04.............. Manuel Rodriquez ..................................Gamma Sigma 2004-05.............. Evan Sottosanti ................................................ Beta Eta 2005-06.............. Abdul Gaibi ..............................................Delta Epsilon 2006-07.............. Douglas Sundo .........................................................Psi 2007-09.............. Robert DeVito ............................................Beta Omega

TITLE: NATIONAL VICE PRESIDENT

41 42 43 44 45 46

2009-10 ............. Danny Thomas Jr .................................... Beta Omicron 2010-11.............. Nicholas Franki ................................... Gamma Lambda 2011-14.............. Christopher Mancusi ..............................Gamma Sigma 2014-16.............. James Miller ..............................................................Psi 2016-18.............. Todd Cusato ................................................ Beta Sigma 2018-.................. Salvatore Flagiello .................................... Gamma Rho

NATIONAL SECRETARIES TITLE: GRAND TRIBUNE

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1916-19.............. Salvatore F LaCorte .............................................. Beta 1919-21.............. Anthony J Armore ................................................. Beta 1921 .................. Peter J Pirrone ....................................................... Delta 1921-23.............. Joseph V Petrilli, Jr .............................................. Theta 1923-24.............. John Maresca .................................................................

1924-25.............. Edward S Crudele .............................................. Kappa 1925-26.............. Peter J Sammartino ................................................. Eta 1926-27.............. Louis Voso ........................................................... Theta 1927 .................. Frank L Coppola .................................................. Theta 1927-29.............. Peter J Sammartino ................................................. Eta 1929-31.............. Charles J Barone ......................................................Nu 1931-35.............. Francis X Pagano ..................................................... Eta 1935-39.............. Phillip J Repino ........................................................ Chi

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1939-43.............. Frank Brescia ........................................................... Eta 1943-46.............. Carlo M Vannicola .................................................. Rho 1946-53.............. Joseph A DeGuglielmo .................................... Upsilon

TITLE: NATIONAL SECRETARY

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1953-59.............. Joseph A DeGuglielmo .................................... Upsilon 1959 .................. Fred P Pegnato .................................................... Sigma 1959-60.............. Joseph A DeGuglielmo .................................... Upsilon 1960-78.............. Adam DiVincenzo .....................................................Psi

TITLE: EXECUTIVE SECRETARY

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1978-84.............. Stanley W Raffa .................................................... Delta 1984-85.............. Ronald L Sme .............................................. Beta Sigma 1985-92.............. Joseph L Rossi ................................................. Beta Phi 1992-98.............. James S Lentini .......................................... Beta Sigma 1998-06.............. Felipe Martinez ......................................Gamma Sigma 2006-09.............. Danny Thomas Jr .................................... Beta Omicron

TITLE: NATIONAL SECRETARY

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2009-2016.......... Rev James S. Lentini .................................. Beta Sigma 2016-.................. Paul Zammit ...........................................Gamma Sigma

NATIONAL TREASURERS TITLE: GRAND QUAESTOR

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13

1916-19.............. Salvatore F LaCorte .............................................. Beta 1919-21.............. John H Mariano ...................................................... Beta 1921-23.............. Joseph X Guzzetto ................................................. Beta 1923-24.............. Joseph XF Iacovino ................................................ Iota 1924-25.............. Harry Dragonetti .............................................. Lambda 1925-26.............. Enrico Coscia ............................................................Nu 1926-29.............. Peter J Sammartino ................................................. Eta 1929-31.............. Charles J Barone ......................................................Nu 1931-35.............. Francis X Pagano ..................................................... Eta 1939-43.............. Frank Brescia ........................................................... Eta 1943-45.............. Carlo M Vannicola .................................................. Rho 1945-46.............. Joseph J LaMonte ........................................... Beta Beta 1946-53.............. Carlo M Vannicola .................................................. Rho

TITLE: NATIONAL TREASURER

13 14

1953-60.............. Carlo M Vannicola .................................................. Rho 1960-78.............. Joseph V Scotti ..........................................................Psi

TITLE: VICE PRESIDENT FOR FINANCIAL AFFAIRS

15 16 17 18

1978-80.............. Albert E Palazzo ........................................... Theta Beta 1980-81.............. Mel Vander Velde ...........................................Beta Mu 1981-82.............. Richard F Primiano ..................................... Beta Delta 1982-84.............. Phillip G Vanno, Jr .......................................... Beta Iota

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1984-86.............. Calvin L Shipley .......................................................Psi 1986-88.............. Paul R Fabrizio ..........................................................Psi 1988-91.............. Anthony Cerrone .......................................... Beta Delta 1991-92.............. Aldo Del Sorbo ..................................................... Delta 1992-94.............. Anthony Cerrone .......................................... Beta Delta 1994-98.............. Matthew Vislocky .....................................Gamma Iota 1998-02.............. Joseph S Piras .............................................Beta Omega 2002-04.............. J.P. Venanzi ............................................... Gamma Eta 2004-07.............. Todd Cusato ............................................... Beta Sigma 2007-09.............. Joseph Piras ................................................Beta Omega

TITLE: NATIONAL TREASURER

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2009-2011 ......... Joseph Piras ................................................Beta Omega 2011-.................. Richard Trieste ............................................... Beta Beta

NATIONAL HISTORIANS TITLE: GRAND HISTORIAN

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

1921-22.............. Fred Porfilio .......................................................... Beta 1922-23.............. Anthony F Arpaia .............................................. Gamma 1923-24.............. Saverio Flemma .............................................. Lambda 1924-25.............. Joseph D’Agostino ..................................................... Pi 1925-27.............. Joseph A Nicolini ................................................ Theta 1927-28.............. Frank Coppola ...................................................... Theta 1929-33.............. Francis X Pagano ..................................................... Eta 1933-37.............. Lawrence Culiano .............................................. Omega

TITLE: GRAND HISTORIAN-CHAPLAIN-DELEGATE

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1937-39.............. Victor S Leanza ........................................................ Xi 1939-411 ........... Dr Felix Ottaviano.............................................. Omega

TITLE: NATIONAL HISTORIAN

11 12 13

2007-08.............. Fr James Lentini .......................................... Beta Sigma 2008-12 ............. Joseph C Rahtelli............................................ Beta Beta 2013-.................. Ronald Smé ................................................. Beta Sigma

NATIONAL CHAPLAINS TITLE: GRAND CHAPLAIN

1 2 3 4

1921-282 ........... Paul Salvatore,........................................................ Beta 1929-33.............. Frank Travaline ............................................... Lambda 1933-35.............. Raymond Parillo........................................................ Xi 1935-37.............. Joseph Larca ........................................................ Kappa

TITLE: GRAND HISTORIAN-CHAPLAIN-DELEGATE

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1937-39............. Victor S Leanza ........................................................ Xi 1939-41............. Dr Felix Ottaviano.............................................. Omega

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1948-533 ........... Fr Salvatore Federici, CSSP .....................................Psi

TITLE: NATIONAL CHAPLAIN

7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14

1953-68.............. Fr Salvatore Federici, CSSP .....................................Psi 1968-81.............. Br Camillus Casey OFM ............................. Beta Sigma 1984-86.............. A Joseph Creston ......................................................Psi 1986-92.............. Fr Leonard Tuzzolo ...................................................Psi 1992-96.............. Fr Ronald Falotico...................................... Gamma Mu 1996-97.............. Garry Kosteck .................................................. Beta Xi 1997-03.............. Fr Albert Cervella ........................................ Beta Delta 2003- ................. Fr James Lentini .......................................... Beta Sigma

KLEOS EDITORS TITLE: NATIONAL EDITOR / TICKLER EDITOR

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1925-29.............. Peter J Sammartino4 ................................................. Eta

TITLE: KLEOS EDITOR

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1929-33.............. Peter J Sammartino4 ................................................. Eta 1932-37.............. AUN Camera ........................................................... Eta 1937-56.............. Vincent Larcy ............................................... Theta Beta 1956-68.............. Stanley W Raffa .................................................... Delta 1968-78.............. Santo J Barbarino ........................................ Beta Sigma 1978-84.............. Neil Anastasio .............................................. Theta Beta 1984-90.............. John J Russo ..............................................................Psi 1990-96.............. Andrew Cripps ................................................ Beta Phi 1996-98.............. Christopher Pascocello ....................................... Beta Pi 1998- ................. John J Russo ..............................................................Psi

FOOTNOTES 87 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 2

From 1921-28, Grand Chaplain was an extra-Constitutional position

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From 1948-50: Grand Chaplain elected by the Executive Committee

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Edited “The Kleos” beginning in 1929 (its first year), and some precursor publications in the years before that.

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LINEAGE OF NATIONAL 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

James Paccione ...................H Joseph Scalzo .......................C Paul F Cerchiara .................N Alfred Cocumelli .............. BZ ................... Award Rescinded Robert Curto .......................C .................... No Award Given Henry DiGiorgio ............... QB Stanley W Raffa................... D Pat Gabriele ...................... BH Anthony Morici ............... BM John Pelino.......................... Y Carmine Serafina ............. BQ Anthony F Sharpe ............ BQ Fred Corrieri ...................... Y Michael Minella ................ BQ Robert A Paganelli ............ BQ John Palermo ...................... Y Samuel Lamana ................ BO Louis Spadacini ................... D John Mascio ...................... BQ Albert Pisterzi .................. BM Charles Conte....................... S Richard Gaylord................ BQ Arthur Esch .........................C Santo Barbarino ................ BS Carmen Federico.................BI .................... No Award Given Mark Failla........................ BS Gary Van Schafften ......... BL Edward Comas .................... Y James Muir Beta .................O John Beattie Beta ................ X Charles G Fiore ................ QB Jeffrey Mangone ................. Y Russell Pugh ..................... BX

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 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013

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Daniel Smith ................... BM Thomas Farina .................. BB William Fennimore ........... BX James Flanagan ................. BI David Tammaro ................BO Joseph L Rossi ................. BF Edward Riccotone ............ BW Joseph C Rahtelli .............. BB Christopher Pinchiaroli .... BW Frank D Farina ................ BW Mario DiBiasE .................. GK Joseph Narciso .................. GL Andrew Cozzolino ............ BB Christopher Perfetto .........BH Jeffrey Breen ..................... GS Daniel Cimmino ................ GN Dhanraj Persad, Jr .............BH Robert Capuano ................ BR William J Parkin ............... DX John Handiboe................... GD Ross S Alessandro III .......... Y Todd Cusato ..................... BS Todd Cusato ..................... BS Chris Shipley ...................... Y Sean Foote .......................... C Reggie Jackson ................. DY Christopher Mancusi ......... GS Tom Rock .......................... BR Joseph Iglesias .................. GR Salvatore Flagiello ............ GR Andrew Dunn .................... BS Lawrence Cittadino .......... GM Vincent Pullara .................. GR Joseph Rahtelli II .............. DQ Dylan Thomas ...................BO Nicholas Tommaini ........... BB

Ecce Signum 2019 2014 Samuel Bifulco .................. EG 2015 Frederic Sottnick................ DD 2016 Phillip Waknin .................. EH

2017 Matthew Rahtelli ............... BB 2018 Alec Knaust ...................... GM

OUTSTANDING ALUMNUS

1940 1941 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 (tie)

Joseph Gambatese................K Carlo M Vannicola ............. P Anthony D’Aurora ............... X Joseph J LaMonte ............ BB Vincent Larcy .................. QB .................... No Award Given Domenic Macedonia ............K Donato Mazzola ............... BD Frank Costanzo ....................N James Paccione ...................H Michael Julian................... BO Adam DiVincenzo .............. Y Bernard LoPorto .............. BH Joseph Derrico, Sr............. BB Victor Ciancetta ................... X Lewis DiRosario .................. X Horace Goffredo .................. X Albert Zanzucki ................ BL Anthony F Sharpe ............ BQ Armand DeRosa ............... BH Rocco Salinbene ................. X Lou Minutello ..................... Y Joseph A DeGuglielmo ........ U Frank Cavallaro ................ QB Matthew LoMonaco.......... BD .................... No Award Given Albert E Palazzo ............... QB Robert M Ciavolino .......... BH Joseph Catapano .................. P Stanley W Raffa................... D A Joseph Creston ................ Y Americo Faruolo ............... BX Leon Panella ...................... Y Joseph Randazzo ..................H Jules Zangrille................... BL Anthony O’Toole .............. BS

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 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013

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Anthony Cavuto ................ BD Trent Ciarrocchi .................. Y .....................No Award Given Alexander Fafara ............... BX Ben Columbi ....................... K Paul Fabrizio ...................... Y Michael Flott .................... BL Jerome Cashman .............. BB Samuel Catanzano .............. N Garry O Kosteck ............... BX Calvin Shipley ..................... Y Ronald L Smé.................... BS Anthony J Carfang .............. Y Richard Primiano .............. BD Charles Fiore .................... QB John J Russo ........................ Y Michael G Zerega................ Y Joseph L Rossi ................. BF Joseph C Rahtelli, ............. BB Samuel Galasso ................. BD Frank Riccardo .................. BX Robert J Valeriano ............. Y .....................No Award Given Gerald Smulski ................... Y John Hadgkiss ................... BR Vincent Verdile ................ BF Danny Thomas ..................BO Manual Rodriguez ............. GS Fr James Lentini ................ BS Thomas J Carroll ................. C Evan Sottosanti .................BH Peter Gaudiuso ................ QB Doug Sundo......................... Y Dr. Santo Barbarino .......... BS Robert DeVito .................. BW Michael Iacovelli.............. QB

Ecce Signum 2019 2014 Albert Branchi .................. BB 2015 Nicholas Franki................. GL 2016 Alexander Franki .............. GL

2017 Christopher Mancusi ......... GS 2018 Jeffrey Breen ..................... GS

OUTSTANDING CHAPTER 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

Beta Iota ......................... Utica Psi ...........................Duquesne Beta Mu .................... De Paul Psi ...........................Duquesne Beta Delta .................. Temple Psi ...........................Duquesne Beta Theta ...........Steubenville Beta Mu ..................... De Paul Delta ....................Polytechnic Beta Theta ...........Steubenville Xi ..........................Ohio State Beta Pi...................... St John’s Beta Omicron ..... Youngstown Beta Sigma ............. St Francis Beta Mu .................... De Paul Beta Iota ......................... Utica Beta Lambda ......... St Francis Psi ...........................Duquesne Beta Xi ...NJ Institute of Tech.

Beta Sigma ............. St Francis Psi ...........................Duquesne Beta Sigma ............. St Francis Pi ...................... West Virginia Psi ...........................Duquesne Theta Beta ................... N.Y.U. Beta Beta............... Manhattan Beta Phi....................... Rowan Beta Iota ......................... Utica Beta Theta ...........Steubenville Beta Beta............... Manhattan Beta Omega .................... Pace Theta Beta ................... N.Y.U. Beta Rho ................... Gannon

1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 (tie) 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

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Beta Chi............. SUNY Tech.

Beta Phi ....................... Rowan Beta Pi ..................... St John’s Gamma Lambda ....... Fordham Gamma Zeta ........... Villanova Gamma Pi .................. Ramapo Gamma Nu ....... Wm Paterson Chi ......................... Penn State Delta Xi ................. Seton Hall Gamma Eta ..... College of N.J. Gamma Delta ..... Waynesburg .....................No Award Given Chi ......................... Penn State Delta Sigma ................... Tufts Gamma Mu ............. Stockton Delta .................... Polytechnic Delta .................... Polytechnic Delta Chi ................. Colorado Delta Chi ................. Colorado Gamma Rho ................Baruch Delta Theta .................. Marist Epsilon Beta .............. La Salle Gamma Rho ................Baruch Delta Delta ................. Wesley Delta Theta ................... Marist Gamma Mu .............. Stockton Beta Beta ............... Manhattan Delta Epsilon ............ John Jay Psi ........................... Duquesne Delta Epsilon ............ John Jay Gamma Mu .............. Stockton Delta Rho ...... SUNY Oneonta Delta Epsilon ............ John Jay

Ecce Signum 2019 MOST IMPROVED CHAPTER 1940 Beta Beta............... Manhattan 1941 Beta Delta .................. Temple 1941 Beta Zeta .........................Ohio 1943 Nu ......................... Pittsburgh 1943 Mu ..............................Cornell 1945 Psi ...........................Duquesne 1945 Beta Eta .................. Brooklyn 1946-1954 .............. No Award Given 1955 Beta Delta .................. Temple 1956 .................... No Award Given 1957 .................... No Award Given 1958 .................... No Award Given 1959 .................... No Award Given 1960 .................... No Award Given 1961 Mu ..............................Cornell 1962 Beta Omicron ..... Youngstown 1963 Chi..........................Penn State 1964 Beta Sigma ............. St Francis 1965 .................... No Award Given 1966 Sigma .......................... Boston 1967 Beta Mu .................... De Paul 1968 Beta Lambda ......... St Francis 1969 Chi .........................Penn State 1970 Psi ...........................Duquesne 1971 Beta Xi ....NJ Institute of Tech 1972 Pi ...................... West Virginia 1973 Chi..........................Penn State 1974 Beta Omicron ..... Youngstown 1975 Theta Beta ................... N.Y.U. 1976 Beta Tau .................. Fairmont 1976 Beta Eta .................. Brooklyn 1977 Beta Iota ......................... Utica 1978 Beta Delta .................. Temple 1979 Beta Rho ................... Gannon 1980 Chi .........................Penn State 1980 Beta Theta ..........Steubenville 1981 .................... No Award Given

1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

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Beta Beta ............... Manhattan Beta Chi.............. SUNY Tech Omicron .................. Michigan Beta Xi .. NJ Institute of Tech.

Beta Phi ....................... Rowan Beta Lambda ......... St Francis Beta Eta .................. Brooklyn Beta Delta ................... Temple Gamma Zeta ........... Villanova Gamma Rho ................Baruch Chi ......................... Penn State Gamma Iota ....................Pace Chi ......................... Penn State Gamma Sigma ......... St John’s Chi ........................ Penn State Psi ........................... Duquesne Beta Eta .................. Brooklyn Beta Xi . NJ Institute of Tech. .....................No Award Given .....................No Award Given Chi ........................ Penn State Delta Chi ................. Colorado Beta Eta .................. Brooklyn .....................No Award Given Gamma Mu .............. Stockton Beta Omicron ..... Youngstown Beta Sigma ............. St Francis Delta Chi ................ Colorado Gamma Pi .... Ramapo College Gamma Kappa... Staten Island Delta Psi ......................... Lynn Gamma Omicron . StonyBrook Beta Sigma ............ St. Francis Gamma Sigma ........ St. John’s Delta Theta ................... Marist Chi ......................... Penn State Beta Iota ........................ Utica

Ecce Signum 2019 OUTSTANDING ALUMNI CLUB 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 2013 ............ New York Alumni Club 2014 ............. Pittsburgh Alumni Club 2015 ............ New York Alumni Club 2016 ......... North Jersey Alumni Club 2017 ......... North Jersey Alumni Club 2018 ............ New York Alumni Club

OUTSTANDING ALUMNI ASSOCIATION 2016........................ Beta Sigma A.A. 2017........................ Beta Sigma A.A.

2018 .................... Delta Epsilon A.A.

OUTSTANDING COMMUNITY SERVICE 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999

Gamma Sigma ........ St John’s.

Gamma Mu ............. Stockton Gamma Chi ............. Delaware .................... No Award Given .................... No Award Given Joseph Ziccardi ......Beta Delta .................... No Award Given .................... No Award Given

2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007

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Delta Sigma .................... Tufts .....................No Award Given .....................No Award Given Gamma Sigma ......... St John’s .....................No Award Given .....................No Award Given Epsilon Beta .............. La Salle Epsilon Beta .............. La Salle

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Gamma Rho ................ Baruch Delta Chi .................Colorado Gamma Iota .................... Pace Beta Beta............... Manhattan Gamma Rho ................ Baruch Delta Delta ..................Wesley

2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

Psi ........................... Duquesne Epsilon Gamma ...... St. Joseph Gamma Mu .............. Stockton Epsilon Gamma ...... St. Joseph Epsilon Gamma ...... St. Joseph

OUTSTANDING DISTRICT 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

2013 ............. New York City District 2014 ........................ Midwest District 2015 .................. North Jersey District 2016 ........... Delaware Valley District 2017 .... Central Pennsylvania District 2018 ........... Delaware Valley District

LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT 1985 Adam DiVincenzo .............. Y 2000 Stanley Raffa ....................... D 2005 Albert Palazzo................... QB

2006 A. Joseph Creston ............... Y 2014 Anthony Carfang ................. Y 2015 Alexander Fafara ................. Y

PIONEER AWARD 2015................... Anthony Galli (QB) 2015........................ Arthur Pizza (M) 2015.................. Alec Scazafave (ED) 2015.......... Robert DeFrancesco (DU) 2015.............. Jonathan Gauthier (EE) 2015........................ Jean Idrovo (EZ) 2016........... Christopher Mazzei (EH) 2016.........................Luigi Tirro (EQ)

2016 ....................Keith Bassford (EI) 2016 ......................... Bryan Nee (EK) 2017 ....................... Adib Haque (BX) 2017 .......... Harrison Kaufmann (EL) 2018 .......... Anthony Sciarratta (EM) 2018 .................. Logan McHale (EN) 2018 .................... D’Moi Rouse (EX)

EXPANSION AWARD 2016..... Christopher Mancusi (for EI) 2016........... Nicholas Marter (for EK) 2017... Intashan Chowdhury (for BX)

2017 ........... Brett O’Connell (for EL) 2018 ........... Mitchell Wages (for EN) 2018 ................. Ronald Sme (for EX)

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LINEAGE OF NATIONAL CONVENTIONS NATIONAL CONVENTIONS ARE HELD WITH GRAND (NATIONAL) COUNCIL MEETINGS (1916-1986) 1 2

June 1916 ............ Hotel Syracuse ........................................ Syracuse, N.Y. March 1919 ......... Hotel Taft .......................................... New Haven, Conn.

1920S Feb 11-12, 1921 . Hotel Biltmore ............................... New York City, N.Y. Feb 12, 1922 ....... Hotel Biltmore ............................... New York City, N.Y. Feb 10-12, 1923 . Hotel Biltmore ............................... New York City, N.Y. Dec 27-29, 1923 . Hotel Statler ...............................................Buffalo, N.Y. Dec 27-29, 1924 . Hotel Statler .......................................... Cleveland, Ohio Dec 28-30, 1925 . Hotel Biltmore .......................................... NY City, N.Y. Dec30-Jan1,1927 Hotel Syracuse ........................................ Syracuse, N.Y. Sept 5-7, 1927 .... Grill Room of Nu & Rho House ............. Pittsburgh, Pa. [Note: 1927: Only Convention ever held in a Chapter house] 11 Sept 4-6, 1928 ..... DeWitt Clinton Hotel ................................. Albany, N.Y. 12 Sept 2-4, 1929 ..... Elks Hotel .................................................. Boston, Mass.

3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21

1930S Sept 1-3, 1930 ..... Hotel Statler ...............................................Buffalo, N.Y. Sept 6-8, 1931 ..... Hotel New Yorker ......................... New York City, N.Y. Sept 4-6, 1933 ..... Cleveland Hotel ..................................... Cleveland, Ohio Sept 3-5, 1934 ..... Hotel Statler .............................................. Boston, Mass.

Sept 22-24, 1935 . Hotel Seneca........................................... Rochester, N.Y. Sept 3-5, 1936 ..... Hotel Astor .................................... New York City, N.Y. Sept 2-4, 1937 ..... Ben Franklin Hotel ................................Philadelphia, Pa. Sept 1-3, 1938 ..... Hotel Schenley ......................................... Pittsburgh, Pa. Aug 31-9/2, 1939 Hotel Statler ...............................................Buffalo, N.Y.

22 23 24 25 26 27

1940S Aug 30-9/1, 1940 Hotel Statler .......................................... Cleveland, Ohio Sept 1-3, 1941 ..... Hotel Statler .............................................. Boston, Mass.

Aug 30-9/1, 1946 Hotel Onondaga ...................................... Syracuse, N.Y. Aug 21-23, 1947 . Hotel Carter .......................................... Cleveland, Ohio Sept 2-4, 1948 ..... Hotel Seneca........................................... Rochester, N.Y. Aug 31-9/2, 1949 Hotel Statler ...............................................Buffalo, N.Y.

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Ecce Signum 2019 1950S 28 Aug 28-30, 1950 . William Penn Hotel ................................. Pittsburgh, Pa. [Note: 1950: Last city convention until 1987] 29 Sept 4-7, 1951 ..... Oceanside Hotel .................................... Magnolia, Mass.

[Note: 1951: First resort convention] 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37

Sept 2-4, 1952 ..... Bedford Springs Hotel.................... Bedford Springs, Pa. Sept 8-10, 1953 ... Forest Hills Hotel ........................ Franconia Notch, N.H. Sept 7-9, 1954 ..... Young’s Gap Park .................................. Parksville, N.Y. Aug 23-25, 1955 . Griswold Hotel ..........................................Groton, Conn.

Sept 4-6, 1956 ..... Oceanside Hotel .................................... Magnolia, Mass.

Sept 3-5, 1957 ..... Schroon Manor ................................ Schroon Lake, N.Y. Sept 2-4, 1958 ..... Young’s Gap Park .................................. Parksville, N.Y. Sept 1-3, 1959 ..... Galen Hall Hotel .................................. Wernersville, Pa.

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1960S Sept 4-6, 1960 ..... Equinox House ..............................Manchester, Vermont Sept 5-7, 1961 ..... Lake Tarleton Club .........................................Pike, N.H. Sept 4-6, 1962 ..... Grossinger’s ........................................ Grossinger, N.Y. Aug 27-29, 1963 Mt Washington Hotel ................... Bretton Woods, N.H. Sept 1-3, 1964 .... Griswold Hotel .........................................Groton, Conn.

[Note: 1964: 50th Anniversary Convention]

43 Aug 30-9/3, 1965 Tamiment Hotel ...................................... Mt Pocono, Pa. [Note: 1965: First weeklong Convention; final weeklong Convention:2003] 44 45 46 47

Aug 29-9/2, 1966 Tamiment Hotel ...................................... Mt Pocono, Pa. Aug 28-9/1, 1967 Laurels Hotel ....................................... Monticello, N.Y. Aug 26-30, 1968 . Granit Hotel ........................................ Kerhonkson, N.Y. Aug 25-31, 1969 . Balsalms ....................................................Dixville, N.H.

48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57

1970S Aug 31-9/4, 1970 Tamiment Hotel ...................................... Mt Pocono, Pa. Aug 30-9/3, 1971 Granit Hotel ....................................... Kerhonkson, N.Y. Aug 21-25, 1972 . Granit Hotel ....................................... Kerhonkson, N.Y. Aug 20-24, 1973 . Granit Hotel ....................................... Kerhonkson, N.Y. Aug 19-23, 1974 . Picasso Resort .................................... White Haven, Pa. Aug 25-29, 1975 . Stevensville Hotel .............................. Kerhonkson, N.Y. Aug 23-27, 1976 . Stevensville Hotel .............................. Kerhonkson, N.Y. Aug 22-26, 1977 . Stevensville Hotel .............................. Kerhonkson, N.Y. Aug 21-25, 1978 . Stevensville Hotel .............................. Kerhonkson, N.Y. Aug 20-24, 1979 . Downingtown Inn...............................Downingtown, Pa.

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58 59 60 61 62 63 64

1980S Aug 18-22, 1980 . Pocono Manor ................................... Pocono Manor, Pa. Aug 16-20, 1981 . Pocono Manor ................................... Pocono Manor, Pa. Aug 15-19, 1982 . Stevensville Hotel .............................. Kerhonkson, N.Y. Aug 17-21, 1983 . Stevensville Hotel .............................. Kerhonkson, N.Y. Aug 23-27, 1984 . Grand Hotel ................................... Wildwood Crest, N.J. Aug 19-24, 1985 . Grand Hotel ................................... Wildwood Crest, N.J. Aug 18-22, 1986 . Lake Placid Hilton............................... Lake Placid, N.Y. NATIONAL CONVENTIONS ARE HELD

WITHOUT NATIONAL COUNCIL MEETINGS (1987-1995)

65 Aug 19-23, 1987 . Sheraton Centre ...................... Toronto, Ontario, Canada [First city Convention since 1950; only non-USA Convention to date] 66 Aug 22-26, 1988 . Granit Hotel ........................................ Kerhonkson, N.Y. 67 Aug 21-25, 1989 . Lake Placid Hilton............................... Lake Placid, N.Y. 68 69 70 71 72 73

1990S Aug 20-24, 1990 . Motor House/Cascades....................... Williamsburg, Va. Aug 26-30, 1991 . Tara Hyannis Hotel .............................. Cape Cod, Mass.

Aug 18-22, 1992 . Fernwood Hotel ........................................... Bushkill, Pa. Aug 19-23, 1993 . Fenwick Inn ........................................... Ocean City, Md. Aug 20-24, 1994 . Sea Bay Inn ........................................... Ocean City, Md. Aug 21-25, 1995 . Bonnie Castle Resort .....................Alexandria Bay, N.Y. NATIONAL CONVENTIONS ARE HELD

WITH NATIONAL COUNCIL MEETINGS (1996-1998)

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. NATIONAL CONVENTIONS ARE HELD

WITHOUT NATIONAL COUNCIL MEETINGS (1999-PRESENT)

77 Aug 9-13, 1999 ... Surfside on the Lake.......................... Lake George, N.Y. 2000S 78 Aug 7-11, 2000 ... New York-New York Hotel ..............Las Vegas, Nevada [Furthest west Convention in our History] 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 [Note: Worst attended Convention in our history; 30 in attendance]

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Ecce Signum 2019 82 Aug 5-8, 2004 ..... Quality Inn ............................................. Baltimore, Md. [Note: 2004: Second city Convention since 1950; see 1987] 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 31-8/3, 2008. Lancaster Host Resort ............................... Lancaster, Pa. 87 July 30-8/2, 2009. Lancaster Host Resort ............................... Lancaster, Pa. 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97

2010S Aug. 5-8, 2010 .... Split Rock Resort .................................... Split Rock, Pa. Aug 4-7, 2011 ..... Holiday Inn.................................................. Hershey, Pa. Aug. 8-12, 2012 .. Split Rock Resort .................................... Split Rock, Pa. Aug, 1-4, 2013 .... Holiday Inn Conference Center ........... Breinigsville, Pa. Aug. 13-17, 2014 Harrisburg—East Holiday Inn ................ Harrisburg, Pa. [Note: 2014: Largest Convention attendance in our history; over 525] Aug 12-16, 2015 . Holiday Inn......................................... Gaithersburg, Md. Aug 3-7, 2016 ..... Turf Valley Resort............................... Ellicott City, Md. Aug. 9-13, 2017 .. Red Lion Hotel ........................................ Harrisburg, Pa. Aug. 1-5, 2018 .... Turf Valley Resort............................... Ellicott City, Md. Aug. 7-11, 2019 .. DoubleTree Resort .................................... Lancaster, Pa.

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LINEAGE OF ANNUAL MEETINGS OF THE NATIONAL COUNCIL (THOSE NOT HELD IN CONJUNCTION WITH A NATIONAL CONVENTION)

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Feb. 14-16, 1986 Cleveland State University ................... Cleveland, Ohio Feb. 28-29, 1987 Red Roof Inn ...................................... Wilkes-Barre, Pa. Mar. 5-6, 1988 ..... Sheraton Centre ............................................ Utica, N.Y. Feb. 18-19, 1989 Holiday Inn .............................................. Pittsburgh, Pa. Feb. 17, 1990 ....... Radisson Cherry Hill Inn ..................... Cherry Hill, N.J. Feb. 16-17, 1991 . Youngstown State U ......................... Youngstown, Ohio Feb. 15-16, 1992 . Pace University ................................ Pleasantville, N.Y. Feb. 13-14, 1993 . William Paterson College ........................... Wayne, N.J. Feb. 19-20, 1994 . Richard Stockton College ........................Galloway, N.J. Feb. 18-19, 1995 . Seton Hall University ....................... South Orange, N.J. Feb. 17-18, 1996 Trenton State College ................................. Trenton, N.J. Feb. 1, 1997 ......... Seton Hall University ....................... South Orange, N.J. Oct. 10, 1998 ...... Holiday Inn ......................................King of Prussia, Pa. Apr. 10, 1999 ...... Penn State University .......................... State College, Pa. Oct. 9, 1999 ........ University of Pennsylvania ..................Philadelphia, Pa. Apr. 11, 2000 ..... Tufts University .................................... Medford, Mass.

Oct. 7, 2000 ........ Stockton College ....................................... Pomona, N.J. Mar. 31, 2001 ..... St John’s University .................................. Queens, N.Y. Apr. 6, 2002 ........ Duquesne University ................................ Pittsburgh, Pa. Apr. 5, 2003 ........ Crystal City Hyatt Regency ...............Washington, D.C. Mar. 29, 2004 ..... Youngstown State U ........................ Youngstown, Ohio Apr. 2, 2005 ........ Radisson Airport Hotel .........................Philadelphia, Pa. Mar. 25, 2006 ..... Ramapo College ........................................ Mahwah, N.J. Mar. 24, 2007 ..... Duquesne University ................................ Pittsburgh, Pa. Apr. 12, 2008 ...... St John’s University ................................. Jamaica, N.Y. Apr. 25, 2009 ...... Youngstown State University ........... Youngstown, Ohio Feb. 27, 2010 ....... Pace University ................................. Pleasantville, N.Y. Mar. 5, 2011 ........ Gannon University ............................................. Erie, Pa. Feb. 18, 2012 ....... La Salle University ................................Philadelphia, Pa. Feb. 16, 2013 ....... Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel ...............Poughkeepsie, N.Y. Feb. 21, 2014 ....... Duquesne University ................................ Pittsburgh, Pa. Feb. 28, 2015 ....... Rutgers University ........................ New Brunswick, N.J. Feb. 27, 2016 ....... So. Connecticut State University ...... New Haven, Conn.

Feb. 18, 2017 ....... Youngstown State University ........... Youngstown, Ohio Feb. 24, 2018 ....... Stockton University ..................................Galloway, N.J. Feb. 16, 2019 ....... Pace University ................................. Pleasantville, N.Y.

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EARLY 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.

1914 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.

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Ecce Signum 2019 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 a committee to seek University recognition. The committee (composed of brothers DiBartolo, Guarini, and Cangiamila) met with Dr. James R. Day, Chancellor 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 excluded 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.” Despite his opposition, the Chancellor was acknowledging that the men already had what they desired: a brotherhood. It would take nearly 10 years for Alpha Phi Delta to become an official part of the 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:

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Ecce Signum 2019 At Columbia University. Similar to the experience of the men at Syracuse, a group of 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 SONGS ALPHA PHI DELTA ROSE

THE OFFICIAL SONG OF ALPHA PHI DELTA

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.

More tender charms adorn your arms than any flower that grows.

More beauty lies in your blue eyes than heaven can disclose.

Down by the stream we’d plan and scheme for “After College Days”.

Bearing the strife of everyday life sharing and caring always.

More than a friend, true to the end You shared my cares and woes.

In every dream you reign supreme Alpha Phi Delta Rose.

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

OUR FRATERNITY

Written in 1956, this is the most commonly sung and best known of our Fraternity songs.

by Joseph La Porta, Eta Chapter

O, 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.

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…

We sing a song and sing it clear Both loud and strong for you we cheer…

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Ecce Signum 2019 FRATERNITY SWEETHEART

This song provides a slow dance for a brother, and the girl who is his 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 (instrumental fade)

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 footnote in our history.

FRATERNAL VERSE FRATERNITY POEM

by Salvatore Spalla, Xi Chapter “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 10,000 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

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Ecce Signum 2019 FRATERNITY PRAYER

by Raymond Paolini, Epsilon Chapter

LONG FORM OF THE PRAYER O God of boundless goodness, and mass confusion which surround us, we beseech thee to look down upon us so that we may embark on this gracious day [of our founding] upon the threshold of life, with the favors as sound individuals which you have always ready to meet the challenge of the world. graciously shown.

Bless us O God, Bless our fraternity so that we may never lose sight in the deeds which it performs. of the ideals set forth Help us to show good example by our beloved founders to all our colleagues; for these ideals For good example is the means towards our final happiness. are the very structure of our fraternity.

Let us live on as a lively group, May the powerful lights and strength indulging in our daily duties of thy Divine Grace and activities as college men. move all members of Alpha Phi Delta We beseech thee, to respond gladly and generously to guide Alpha Phi Delta to the work of our fraternity. through the modern strains Amen.

SHORT FORM OF THE PRAYER

(This is the most common form of the prayer and it us appropriate for use at any chapter, alumni, district or national 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.

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GREEK ALPHABET

LOWER CASE GREEK ALPHABET

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OUR COAT OF ARMS: CONSTITUTIONAL DESCRIPTION

“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 argent holding a key in dexter talon and a torch in sinister talon, both bendwise. 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.’”

—Excerpted from our Constitution and Bylaws

Coat of Arms pre-1941

Coat of Arms since 1960

Coat of Arms 1941-60

OUR FRATERNITY SHIELD: THEN AND NOW

The Shield 1915-1925

The Shield of since1925

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FRATERNITY HERALDRY: SYMBOLS ON OUR COAT OF ARMS

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OUR FRATERNITY FLAG: CONSTITUTIONAL DESCRIPTION

“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.” —Excerpted from our Constitution and Bylaws

IMAGE OF FLAG

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OUR SEVEN FOUNDING FATHERS JOSEPH CANGIAMILA May 5, 1897-Aug. 12, 1918; He was born Giuseppe Cangiamila; Arrived in the United States on May 26, 1903.

He was the first founder to die (August 12, 1918, in World War I).

DOMINIC TRINITY CIOLLI Feb. 28, 1895-Oct. 23, 1950; Arrived in the United States from Pescassaroli, Italy, His arrival date is not known.

FERDINAND FERRARO DIBARTOLO

Feb. 12, 1890-Aug. 1, 1976; Arrived in the United States from Naples, Italy in 1905; Originally from Sicily.

DR. OTTO GELORMINI

Dec. 16, 1893-Nov. 1, 1972; Arrived in United States from Ariano, Italy in 1903; He is the only founder not to serve in military.

NICHOLAS FRUNZI

March 20, 1891-Oct. 1, 1963; He was born Nichola Frunzi in New York City; He is our only American-born founder.

ANTHONY T. FRASCATI

July 7, 1892-Dec. 30, 1980; He arrived in the United States from Cimmina, Sicily in 1896; He was the last living founder.

DR. CESIDIO ARTHUR GUARINI

Sept. 23, 1893-Nov. 10, 1945 Came to the United States from Italy in 1903.

His son Philip was initiated into Sigma Chapter in 1943.

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POLICIES, ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS, AND DEFINITIONS ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS

The following are academic considerations for membership in Alpha Phi Delta Fraternity: •

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.

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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.

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Suspension from All 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.

Each semester, Alpha Phi Delta Fraternity’s Central Office surveys its undergraduate members regarding their grade point average, school attendance status and scholarship status. This is done by members completing of the online form, “Form GPA.”

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" elsewhere in this section.)

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Separate from Alpha Phi Delta Fraternity exists 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. No member of the Foundation’s Board of Directors may be, at the same time, a member of the Fraternity’s Executive Committee.

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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.

ALUMNI ASSOCIATIONS

An Alumni Association is a Chapter-based group of alumni; it exists to serve the Fraternity by remaining supportive and connected to a specific Undergraduate Chapter. Membership is theoretically open to all alumni members in good standing; however, it is usually composed of only alumni from a specific Chapter. Beta Eta Alumni Association was the first Alumni Association (1991).

Further, except in its allegiance to the National Council each Alumni Association shall be a separate and distinct entity and shall have the power to: adopt bylaws not in conflict with this constitution; to elect officers; and to perform all other acts permitted or not limited by the Fraternity's Constitution or Bylaws.

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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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Officers. Each Alumni Association must elect, annually, a President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Historian and Chaplain. 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.

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Committees of an Alumni Association. Each Alumni Association must have a Social Committee, a Reunion Committee, and a Membership Committee (set up to recruit new members into the club regularly). All other committees of the Association are ad-hoc and are appointed by the Association President, unless contraindicated in the Association's bylaws.

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National Council Delegates. Alumni Association is to select or elect (as per its bylaws) one delegate to represent it at the Annual Meeting of the National Council.

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ACC Delegate. Each Alumni Association is to appoint one member to the Alumni Coordinating Committee of the National Fraternity.

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Suffrage at District Convention. Alumni Associations are not entitled to a vote at the annual District Convention

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). Further, except in its allegiance to the National Council each Alumni Club shall be a separate and distinct entity and shall have the power to: adopt bylaws not in conflict with this constitution; to elect officers; and to perform all other acts permitted or not limited by the Fraternity's Constitution or Bylaws.

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Officers. Each Alumni Club must elect, annually, a President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Historian and Chaplain. 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.

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Committees of an Alumni Club. Each Alumni Club must have a Membership Committee set up to recruit new members into the club regularly. All other committees of the Club are ad-hoc and are appointed by the Club President, unless contraindicated in the Club's bylaws.

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National Council Delegates. Alumni Club is to select or elect (as per its bylaws) two delegates to represent it at the Annual Meeting of the National Council.

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ACC Delegate. Each Alumni Club is to appoint one member to the Alumni Coordinating Committee of the National Fraternity.

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Suffrage at District Convention. Each Alumni Club is entitled to one representative to vote at the annual District Convention.

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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.

ANTI-DISCRIMINATION POLICY

The Fraternity’s Anti-Discrimination Policy was first adopted by the National Council in 1950; the policy was re-affirmed, with minor modification, by the National Council by Resolution in 2018. The policy reads as follows: “While Alpha Phi Delta is firmly and unalterably opposed to segregation and discrimination of whatsoever nature and description, Alpha Phi Delta nevertheless reserves to itself and its subordinate chapters, alumni clubs and alumni associations, the exclusive right to select the man or men with whom its members choose to associate themselves.”

AWARDS, NATIONAL - ACADEMIC

There are two types of academic honors earned or opened to brothers: 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 chapter 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 Fraternity’s academic survey. Requirements for this honor are that the brother must be: • • •

in good standing with the chapter and national fraternity; a full-time student (i.e., carrying 12 or more credits for the semester being considered); and have a minimum of a 3.3 GPA.

These awards are sometimes announced at the National Council Meeting (winter) or the National Convention (summer), or at some other time, as appropriate. 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

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Alpha Phi Delta Foundation Scholarship Awards. Members of Alpha Phi Delta are very often honored by the Scholarship Trustees of the Alpha Phi Delta Foundation with an Alpha Phi Delta Foundation Scholarship. Each summer the Scholarship Committee awards over nearly 50 awards to worthy recipients.

These awards range from $500 to several thousand dollars. The Scholarship Division of the Foundation is administered by a Scholarship Chairman, selected from the Scholarship Division’s membership. For more information, go to www.apd.org. This award is also open to non-members.

AWARDS, NATIONAL - ANNUAL

There are seven National Awards that are given out annually at the National Convention’s Award Banquet (see entry for "National Convention" and subsection "Awards Banquet" for more information). The Awards are: •

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, in practice, 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,

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Outstanding Alumni Association. Added in 2016, this award honors the Alumni Association 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.

National Award 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.

Determination of Award Winners. 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 subcommittee chairmen for each award. He seeks to get as unbiased a sub-committee 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.

AWARDS, NATIONAL - SPECIAL

There are several special National Awards that are given out from time to time, as designated. These awards are commonly, but not always, given out at the Annual Awards Banquet. The special National Awards are: •

Lifetime Achievement Award. From time to time the Executive Committee may vote a brother to receive the Lifetime Achievement Award. To date only five brothers have received this honor: Adam DiVincenzo, Stanley W. Raffa. Albert E. Palazzo, A. Joseph Creston, and Anthony Carfang.

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Faciamus Pin. Given to an undergraduate (who applies for it) for activity in the Fraternity. The undergraduate brother must have (1) visited a chapter at least 100 miles away from his; (2) attended the

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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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Pioneer Award. From time to time the Executive Committee may vote a brother to receive the Pioneer Award. This award is given to a member of the chartering or re-activation group for an undergraduate chapter who was the prime-mover in bringing that project to fruition.

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Additional 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.

BANKING MATTERS

Any chapter, alumni club or alumni association desiring to open a bank account of any sort, or investment account, must request a Banking Authorization Letter from Central Office.

Attaining Authorization. To secure the letter the entity must provide the name, address, phone number, and email address of its President and Treasurer. Once that information is confirmed, the National Secretary will produce a Banking Authorization Letter which shall be provided to the Chapter.

Requirements. Any account opened by an entity must have a dual-signature required for withdrawal (i.e., dual-signature checks) and may not have an ATM card attached to the account; these are prudential requirements to protect the integrity of the Chapter’s funds.

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. Since World War II Central Office has been located in Boston, Mass. Pittsburgh, Pa. Dumont, N.J., Middle Village, N.Y., Cape May, N.J., Dover, Del., Brooklyn, N.Y., Indianapolis, Ind., Struthers, Ohio, Camden, Delaware and Staten Island, N.Y. Current address for Central Office is: P.O. Box 80466, Staten Island, N.Y. 10308.

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CHAPTERS, ALUMNI

The fraternity operates two distinct types of alumni chapters to facilitate continuing the bonds of brotherhood beyond the undergraduate years, namely, Alumni Clubs (regional) and Alumni Association (chapter premised). For more information on these two types of entities, please see entries for "Alumni Clubs" and "Alumni Associations."

CHAPTERS, UNDERGRADUATE

The fraternity operates undergraduate chapters to facilitate the bonds of brotherhood during undergraduate years. An undergraduate chapter is defined as follows by our Constitution: "[It] 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." Further, except in its allegiance to the National Council each undergraduate chapter shall be a separate and distinct entity and shall have the power to: adopt bylaws not in conflict with this constitution; to elect officers; and to perform all other acts permitted or not limited by the Fraternity's Constitution or Bylaws.

Chapter Membership. 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.

Chapter Officers. Each chapter is required to elect from its membership, brothers to fill seven key offices: •

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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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.

Committees of a Chapter. The Bylaws of the National Fraternity mandate only one committee that must be in place in every chapter, the Judiciary Committee; all other committees are non-mandatory; however, they are helpful, according to our Bylaws, in the running of a Chapter.

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Judiciary 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.

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Academic Standards Committee: Oversees the academic standing of brothers in the Chapter, provides help, encouragement and guidance.

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Alumni Club Liaison Committee: Keeps the Alumni Club informed of how the chapter is doing.

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House Committee: Oversees the operation of a Chapter House; maintenance, financial, etc.

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Inter-fraternity Council Committee: Serves to maintain good relations with Greek Community. A representative from this committee usually attends IFC (Greek Council) meetings.

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Pledging Committee: Assists the Pledgemaster in conducting the pledge program.

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Rush Committee: Helps the Pledgemaster organize rush events and engages in recruitment.

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Social Committee: Sets up and helps to execute Chapter’s Social Calendar.

Terms of Office. All positions are to be elected for one (1) calendar year on January 1-December 31 term, with elections held between November 1December 31. Results of the Chapter Election are to be reported to Central Office.

National Council Delegates. Each chapter is to select or elect (depending on its bylaws) two delegates to represent it at the Annual Meeting of the National Council.

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CHAPTERS WITHOUT INSTITUTIONAL RECOGNITION SPECIAL REGULATIONS If a college withdraws official recognition of one of our chapter, or if an undergraduate chapter, with the consent of its District Governor, relinquishes institutional recognition, it does not change the chapter's status with the Fraternity.

For chapters that do not have institutional recognition: • Alumnus Advisor. The District Governor shall appoint an Alumnus Advisor to the chapter; that brother must be in good standing with the National Fraternity and is appointed to a one (1) year term.

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Assistant Advisors. The District Governor, at his discretion, may also appoint up to three (3) Assistant Alumnus Advisors. Each shall be appointed to one (1) year terms and must be in good standing with the National Fraternity.

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District Governor’s Advisory Committee. The aforementioned Advisor (along with any Assistant Alumnus Advisors) shall form the District Governor’s Advisory Committee to the Chapter. Its membership serves at the pleasure of the District Governor, and its duties are to assist the District Governor in providing oversight, guidance, and continuity in Chapter operations, as well as overseeing and enforcing any disciplinary actions that might apply. Assistant District Governors may, likewise, be appointed to such a Committee.

COLORS OF THE FRATERNITY

Purple and white (purple standing for royalty and white standing for purity, innocence and spotlessness).

COMMITTEES OF THE NATIONAL COUNCIL

To help the National Council conduct its business, it has set in place a committee system made up of the following committees: •

Executive Committee (chairman is the National President); membership: defined in the Constitution and Bylaws. See separate entry for "Executive Committee of the National Council" elsewhere in this section.

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Alumni Coordinating Committee (chaired by Vice President for Alumni Affairs); membership: one representative from each alumni chapter Awards Committee (chairman appointed by the National President); membership: Sub-committees 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 Budget and Audit Committee (chairman appointed by National President); membership: members appointed by the National President Credentials Committee (chaired by Central Office); membership: National Secretary and National Treasurer Cultural Affairs Committee (chaired by the Vice President for Cultural Affairs); membership: members appointed by the Chairman Expansion Committee (chaired by Vice President for Expansion); membership: members appointed by the Chairman Financial Affairs Committee (chaired by National Treasurer); membership: members appointed by the Chairman Historic Preservation Committee (chaired by National Historian); membership: three members appointed by the National President Information Technology Committee (chairman appointed by National President); membership: three members appointed by the National President Kleos Committee (chaired by the Kleos Editor); membership: members appointed by the Chairman 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 Public Relations Committee (chaired by Vice President for Public Relations); membership: members appointed by the Chairman Resolutions Committee (chairman appointed by National President); membership: three members appointed by the National President Ritual Committee (chaired by the National Chaplain); membership: Three members appointed by the National President Undergraduate Coordinating Committee (chaired by Vice President Undergrad Affairs); membership: One representative from each undergraduate chapter, plus one representative appointed by each District Governor

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Ecce Signum 2019 The local undergraduate and alumni 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.

Our current Districts are: Central Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Delaware Valley, Florida, Hudson Valley, Midwest, Long Island, Newark, New York City North, New York City South, North Jersey, Rocky Mountain and Upstate New York.

DISTRICT CONVENTION

The Annual Meeting of the entities of a District, one purpose of which is to elect the District Governor and Assistant District Governors (if any) for the coming fraternal year. (see entry for "District Governors" elsewhere in this section). It must be held between March 21 and June 1.

DISTRICT GOVERNORS

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 he 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. 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.

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

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EMAIL POLICY

This email policy regards email sent in the course of doing fraternity business or when engaging in fraternal communications.

Content of Email • No profanity • No inappropriate links (unless relevant to reporting a problem, i.e., like making known an fraternity related web issue) • No forwarding of “chain emails” • Proper signatory introduction (if a more formal email): Not “Very truly yours” or “Sincerely” but rather “Fraternally” or “In the bond” Addressing of Email • The “To:” should be addressed to the person whom your comments are directed • 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 • The “bcc:” needs to be used if you are addressing six or more people • 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” • “bcc” also protects the identities of those to whom you are sending the email The Postage Stamp rule Who should you copy or not copy on an email? Step into the Way back Machine and ask yourself these snail-mail era questions: • • • •

If I had to print this letter out, photocopy it, put it in an envelope, put a postage stamp on it and mail it, would I copy this person on this particular communication?

Is this information worth a trip to the mailbox or would a phone call suffice (or would a phone call be more appropriate)?

Would I spend money for a postage stamp to send this particular message?

Do I have to respond to every email? Hell, no! If your response is just “Thanks”, or “Got it” that is just email pollution. Don’t do that.

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Exceptions: If a brother tells you something that is really going to help you, then a nice thank you note via email would be appropriate.

Exceptions: If the person specifically asks for a confirmation that you received their message, or their attachment.

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Ecce Signum 2019 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.”

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE NATIONAL COUNCIL

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).

EXPANSION POLICY STATEMENT

The Expansion Policy of Alpha Phi Delta was adopted by Resolution of the National Council in 2010, as follows: 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, (e.g., 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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Expansion will utilize our heritage - that we are the only National Italian-American 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 Fraternity 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.

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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.

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 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, please contact Central Office or the Vice President for Alumni Affairs.

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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 encumbers the Council’s actions in this regard. A 2010 Amendment mandates a roll call vote on a vote for the expulsion of a member.

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By Self-Identification. 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 provide him with a Form XR by which via affirmative declaration the brother can remove himself from membership. Upon confirmation of the National Secretary, the member shall be removed from membership, just as is he had been expelled. The National Secretary will report all expulsions by this method, annually.

FEES AND ASSESSMENTS

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, 2019, subject to change): •

Chapter Assessment—$2,200.00 per chapter of ten members or more.

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Pro-Rated Chapter Assessment — $220 per man, for chapters with under 10 members.

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Newly Chartered Chapter Assessment — $1,000 for a newly chartered chapter’s first assessment.

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Initiation Fee — $265

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Alumni Club Fee — $400

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Alumni Association Fee — $200

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Life Membership — $450

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Ecce Signum 2019 FLOWER OF THE FRATERNITY

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.

FORMS

The following are the forms commonly used by our entities and officers. They can be found at the fraternity’s or Central Office’s website: Form A: Intra-Office Transfer of Funds Forms* Form A1: Receipt of Funds Form Form A2: Category Summary for Form A Payments* Form A3: Entity Summary for Form A Payments* Form B: Initiation Report Form Form C: Chapter Roster Update Form Form C1: Restoration of Member to Undergraduate Status Form Form CE: Chapter Self-Evaluation Form Form CIU: Contact and Data Update Form Form CS: Chapter Supply Order Form Form CTC: Chapter to Chapter Transfer Form Form D: Report of Brothers in Financial Arrears to Chapter Form Form D1: Officer Reimbursement Form Form DP: Report of Chapter Discipline and Probation Form Form G: Report of Community Service, Philanthropy and Charitable Works Form Form GPA: Academic Report Form Form I: Undergraduate Chapter Change of Officers Form Form I2: Alumni Club/Association Change of Officers Form Form I3: District/District Convention Change of Officers Form Form K: Kleos Submission Form Form L: Prospective Member Questionnaire Form Form LC: Correction of Membership Card/Certificate Form Form LX: Membership Card and Certificate Order From Form M: Application for Special Membership Form (Honorary/Graduate) Form NC: National Council Delegate Registration Form Form WWW: Entity Website Article and Information Update Form Form X: Expulsion from Membership Form Form XR: Request for Removal from Membership * internal, used only between National Secretary and National Treasurer.

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FRATERNAL DAYS OF SPECIAL OBSERVANCE

In 2016, the National Council voted by amendment to establish Fraternal Days of Special Observance — these are days which have special meaning to our Brotherhood. On these dates it would proper to wear a white carnation or engage in some other action or activity in observance of the special nature of the day.

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February 19, Past National Presidents Day (date of Salvatore LaCorte’s Birthday, our first national leader);

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August 12, Deceased Brother Remembrance Day (date of Joseph Cangiamila’s death as our first deceased brother);

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September 2, Open Door Policy Anniversary;

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October 12 or the second Monday in October, Columbus Day;

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November 5, Founders Day;

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December 12, Brother Frank Sinatra’s Birthday; and

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The anniversary day of a chartering of a member’s chapter.

FREEDOM OF ASSOCIATION AS REGARDS THE OATH OF BROTHERHOOD

According to our Constitution, a member's primary observance of his Oath of Brotherhood shall place his conscientious upholding of the laws and Constitution of the United States of America, specifically the First Amendment’s guarantee regarding the Freedom of Association, above any adherence to campus policies that may serve to violate that Freedom of Association. Likewise, the Fraternity collectively holds this same fundamental stance as an organization.

FUNERAL MEMORIALIZATION

By tradition, the following brothers may be honored with flowers or appropriate memorializing 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. All brothers who die or whose death is made known to the fraternity during the year, will be memorialized at the National Memorial Service held during the National Convention.

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Good standing in Alpha Phi Delta is met by two distinct standards for undergraduates and alumni, respectively: •

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: •

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 1984, 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.

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Ecce Signum 2019 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, 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

In addition to Undergraduate and Alumni Membership, Alpha Phi Delta, occasion, and for good cause, grants two other types of membership, which are defined by the Bylaws of Alpha Phi Delta as forms of "Special Membership."

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Graduate Membership: 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.

Process: 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 Membership: 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.

Process: 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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Special Membership as regards Expansion. Special regulations attach to the granting of honorary or graduate membership that may be sought from alumni of a local fraternity or group that wishes to merge with us. Those matters are dealt with by the Expansion Committee Chairman in accord with the provisions of the Bylaws of the Constitution of Alpha Phi Delta.

MEMORIAL SERVICE

By custom, 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.

MOTTO

The motto of Alpha Phi Delta is “Faciamus,” the Latin word meaning means “we do.” It first saw use in 1916, when it was applied at the bottom of our original Shield.

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.

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Date, Location and Purpose. 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.”

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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.

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Memorial Service. The Fraternity’s Memorial Service occurs during the final evening of the National Convention (see entry for "Memorial Service" for more information.

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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.

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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: an Undergraduate-Alumni Softball Game, an Emeritus Luncheon for our Brothers who are in the Fraternity for 50 years or more, a Military breakfast, and many social events. The National Council no longer assembles at the Summer Convention.

NATIONAL COUNCIL

The National Council is the supreme executive, legislative and judicial governing body in the fraternity; its decisions are final. 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.

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Annual Meeting of the National Council. The National Councils must meet annually, between January 15 and 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

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Structure and Governance. 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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Voting. see Suffrage elsewhere in this section

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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.

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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 Bylaws; 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; etc.

OFFICERS, NATIONAL

The National Officers of Alpha Phi Delta are as follows: •

National President: He leads the national fraternity. He presides at meetings of (and carries out decisions of) the National Council. He is Executive Committee Chairman. Likewise, he served as an advocate for our Undergraduate Chapters to external authorities and institutions and shall act on behalf of the best interest of the Fraternity and the Undergraduate Chapters.

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National Vice President: He 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: He corresponds with the officers and entities; distributes membership materials; coordinates fraternity merchandising; writes and circulates The Chapter Letter; authorizes contracts; receives award nominations; maintains and distributes minutes of national meetings; oversees the preparation of directories and publications. With the National Treasurer, he forms Central Office.

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National Treasurer: He 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: He 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: He 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: He 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. (He is commonly referred to as the U.C.C. Chairman)

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Vice-President for Alumni Affairs: He 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). (He is commonly referred to as the A.C.C. Chairman)

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Vice-President for Expansion: He is responsible for the establishment or reactivation of entities. (He is commonly referred to as the Expansion Chairman)

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Vice-President for Member Education: He is responsible for overseeing and preparing education materials and programs. (He is commonly referred to as the Member Education Chairman)

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Vice-President for Public Relations: He coordinates the publication of newsworthy fraternity items for local media. (He is commonly referred to as the Public Relations Chairman)

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Kleos Editor: He oversees the regular publication of The Kleos.

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District Governors: They 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 Committee and its actions within a District.

PINS

The major pins of the Fraternity are as follows: •

The Fraternity Pin (also called “the fraternity badge”) is a pin worn immediately over the heart by Fraternity brothers.

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The Recognition Pin is a three-letter monogram worn on left lapel or used as a tie-tack.

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The Past Chapter President’s Pin is awarded by the National Secretary to those who served a full-term as a Chapter President; it is worn over the heart, beside the Fraternity pin.

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The Pledge Pin is worn on the left-lapel by aspirants to membership.

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The Pin of the Past National President is worn in place of the fraternity pin, immediately over the heart, by those brothers who have served us as National President of Alpha Phi Delta.

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The Faciamus Pin. May given as an award, from time to time, to an undergraduate brother that meets these criteria: Attends the Annual Meeting of the National Council, visits a Chapter more than 100 miles away, and attends the National Convention at which the pin is to be given out.

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.

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RISK MANAGEMENT POLICY

The following is the full text of the Risk Management Policy of Alpha Phi Delta Fraternity, revised as of January 2015: 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.

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.

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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.

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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;

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in any situation sponsored or endorsed by the chapter, or

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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 Alcohol land Party Vendor Guidelines.

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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: a.

Purchase by Use of Chapter Funds. It is prohibited that alcoholic beverages be purchased through chapter funds

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

f.

Drinking Games. Encouragement, participation, sponsorship and toleration of “drinking games� is prohibited.

g.

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.

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Co-Sponsorships and Associations. No chapter may cosponsor, co- finance or associate the name of Alpha Phi Delta or the name of the chapter to an event with any of the following, inter alia:

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a distributor of alcohol (liquor store, beer company, bar/tavern, etc.)

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any organization (including charitable organizations) whose event involved alcohol being given away sold, or otherwise provided to those present.

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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.

4. 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.

5. Rush Activities and Pledging Activities. The following shall apply to all rush, pledge education and recruitment events and gatherings:

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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.

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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;

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paddling in any form;

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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 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: 1.

Chapters are to comply with all local fire and health codes.

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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

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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.

3.

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” in this section)

SONGS

The Official Song of Alpha Phi Delta is Alpha Phi Delta Rose, though other commonly used songs are Our Fraternity and Fraternity Sweetheart. The lyrics to these songs can be found elsewhere in this volume.

SUFFRAGE

Undergraduate Chapters: All members of a chapter in good standing, as defined by our Constitution and Bylaws, are eligible to vote regardless of class

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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.

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.

Executive Committee of the National Council: the National Vice President, 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. All other members of the Executive Committee have voice but no vote on Committee matters.

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. (see "Chapters, Undergraduate" elsewhere in this section).

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INTER-FRATERNAL ORGANIZATIONS NORTH-AMERICAN INTERFRATERNITY CONFERENCE

Effective February 27, 2016, Alpha Phi Delta removed itself from membership in the North-American Interfraternity Conference.

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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CONSTITUTION OF ALPHA PHI DELTA FRATERNITY PROMULGATED BY CENTRAL OFFICE AS REVISED ON JULY 1, 2018 PREAMBLE: We, students in and alumni from, American Colleges and Universities, in order to provide the means for unity of principle and of brotherhood among ourselves; to formulate an ideal of quality and excellence in all our undertakings; to insure system and order in all parts of this organization; and preserve and intensify our love for America and its institutions, do ordain and establish this Constitution as the fundamental law of Alpha Phi Delta Fraternity.

I.

Name. The name of this organization shall be Alpha Phi Delta Fraternity hereafter referred to as the National Fraternity.

II.

Purpose. The purpose for which this body has been formed is to conduct an all-volunteer staffed fraternal organization having for its objectives the common advantage of its members. To this end, this organization seeks to unite in fraternal bond college man of good character, to stimulate good scholarship and good fellowship, to promote loyalty to one’s alma mater, to bind members to the commitment of their membership oath, and to provide service to the community and humanity.

III.

Membership. The members of the National Fraternity shall be those male persons who have met the requirements of the Ritual and have been duly initiated into the fraternity following a pledge period during their college years. Exceptions to these rules shall be enacted for men being considered for Graduate or Honorary membership.

IV.

Organization A.

Entities. The fraternity shall establish and maintain undergraduate chapters and alumni chapters, collectively known as entities. An active undergraduate chapter is one with at least one (1) member paying requisite fees to the National Fraternity.

1.

Each undergraduate chapter shall have the power to elect and initiate men to membership.

2.

Except in their allegiance to the National Council undergraduate and alumni chapters shall be separate and distinct entities.

3.

Each undergraduate chapter and alumni chapter shall have the power to adopt bylaws not in conflict with this constitution, to elect officers and to perform all other acts permitted or not limited by this Constitution.

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5.

a)

Each undergraduate chapter shall elect a President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Pledgemaster, Historian and Chaplain.

b)

Each alumni chapter shall choose President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Historian and Chaplain according to their bylaws.

In the event that a college withdraws institutional recognition of the Fraternity, or if an undergraduate chapter, with the consent of its District Governor, relinquishes institutional recognition by the Fraternity, it shall in no way affect the relationship of that undergraduate chapter to the Fraternity, affect its membership on the National Council, or diminish its status under this Article of the Constitution. However, since in this circumstance an undergraduate chapter will be strictly governed only by regulation of the Fraternity, with no external regulation by a non-fraternal actor (i.e., college or institution), the following administrative requirements shall apply: a)

The District Governor, as per Article III, Section B, Subsection 3, Part (n), Subpart 10 of the Bylaws to this Constitution, shall appoint an Alumnus Advisor to the chapter, who with the District Governor, shall assisted in the external administrative oversight of the Chapter. The Alumnus must be a brother of good repute and in good standing with the National Fraternity.

b)

The District Governor is also commended to appoint as many as three (3) Assistant Advisors, to share in the work of the Alumni Advisor as he assists the District Governor. They shall be appointed to one (1) year terms. The Alumnus must be brothers of good repute and in good standing with the National Fraternity.

c)

These persons, noted in (a) and (b) above, shall form the District Governor’s Advisory Committee to the Chapter. Its membership serves at the pleasure of the District Governor, and its duties are to assist the District Governor in providing oversight, guidance, and continuity in Chapter operations, as well as overseeing and enforcing any disciplinary actions that might apply. Assistant District Governors may, likewise, be appointed to such a Committee.

The entities shall be equal to each other, possessing certain individual rights, powers and privileges as provided in this Constitution.

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The National Council. The supreme executive, legislative and judicial body of the National Fraternity shall be the National Council.

1.

Powers. It shall make all laws to govern itself and its subordinate parts; it shall interpret all legislation; act as a court of final appeal; enforce and compel obedience to its rules; set all fees and assessments; adopt an annual budget; be empowered to overrule decisions of the Executive Committee; and take any necessary and proper action needed to govern and operate the National Fraternity.

2.

Membership. The voting membership of the National Council shall consist of: a)

Delegates. Two delegates from each active chapter and alumni club of the fraternity in good standing and one delegate from each active alumni association of the fraternity in good standing. Each delegate shall have one (1) vote.

(1) Exceptions. Delegates of an entity indebted to the National Fraternity shall not be seated until arrears have been paid or unless seated by a three-fourths (3/4) vote of the National Council.

b)

C.

Officers. The President, National Vice President, Vice President for Undergraduate Affairs, Vice President for Alumni Affairs and the District Governors shall each have one (1) vote; the President however, shall only vote in the event of tie or where his vote would otherwise affect the outcome. Remaining National Officers are members, with voice but no vote.

3.

Transaction of Business. The business of the National Council shall be transacted annually or at a special session as provided for, with the President serving as presiding officer and chairman.

In all cases there shall be no provision for proxies at any such meetings.

4.

Elections. The National Council shall elect annually the President and the National Vice President, who shall be alumni members.

District Governors. The entities shall be divided into administrative districts by the Executive Committee by a two-thirds (2/3) vote or by a majority vote of the National Council. Each district shall be supervised by a District Governor, elected by the chapters and alumni clubs in his District at the District Convention, who shall be empowered to enforce the Constitution, regulations and Ritual of the National Fraternity in that District. If a District fails to have an active

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Executive Committee. Between National Council meetings the business and affairs of the National Fraternity shall be conducted by an Executive Committee.

1.

E.

V.

Membership. The membership of the Executive Committee shall consist of: a)

The President, National Vice President, Vice President for Alumni Affairs, Vice President for Undergraduate Affairs and the District Governors; each of whom shall have one (1) vote except the President who may vote only in the event of a tie or where his vote would otherwise affect the outcome.

b)

The National Secretary, the National Treasurer, the National Chaplain, the National Historian, the Kleos Editor and the several Vice Presidents (other than those set forth in (a) above) shall be non-voting members of the Committee.

2.

Meetings. The Executive Committee shall meet on the eves of the first session of the annual meeting of the National Council and during the National Convention. The President shall serve as presiding officer and chairman of the meetings. In all cases there shall be no provision for proxies at any such meetings.

3.

Powers. Powers. The Executive Committee shall have the power to conduct all ordinary business usually conducted by the National Council with the exception of amending this constitution and its bylaws; and the expulsion of a member or entity.

Vacancies. All vacancies shall be filled by appointment by the President. In the event of a vacancy in the office of President, the National Vice President shall become president for the unexpired term. In the event of a vacancy in the post of District Governor, an elected assistant district governor may be elevated to fill in the vacancy.

Laws and Rules. The governing laws of the National Fraternity shall consist of this Constitution, its bylaws, the Ritual and the procedures of the Executive Committee.

A.

The Ritual. The Ritual shall contain the secret membership enactments of the Fraternity and shall govern initiation proceedings.

1.

The National Council shall issue a Ritual of Initiation for the use of all undergraduate chapters which shall be held in sacred trust by each chapter and the members to whom it is committed as

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In connection with the initiation of any pledge there shall be no ceremonies, exercises or assigned feats which might work injury to the health or morals of the pledge, or which might tend in any way to injure his respect for the National Fraternity or its ideals.

B.

The Constitution. The Constitution is the basic law of the Fraternity, no other rule or law may conflict with it. All references herein to “Constitution” unless so noted shall be to this Constitution.

C.

The Bylaws. The bylaws shall be the subordinate regulations of the National Fraternity under the Constitution.

D. Procedures of the Executive Committee. The procedures of the Executive Committee shall ordain procedures and processes necessary to carry out the mandates of the Constitution and bylaws.

E. Regarding the Oath of Brotherhood. A member's primary observance of his Oath of Brotherhood shall place his conscientious upholding of the laws and Constitution of the United States of America, specifically the First Amendment’s guarantee regarding the Freedom of Association, above any adherence to campus policies that may serve to violate that Freedom of Association. Likewise, the Fraternity collectively holds this same fundamental stance as an organization.

VI.

Hallmarks A.

B.

Insignia and 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 argent holding a key in dexter talon and a torch in sinister talon, both bendwise. 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.”

1.

The plates of the insignia and coat of arms of the National Fraternity shall be deposited with a company selected by the National Council. Imprints shall be made from these plates only upon the order of the National Council or its representatives.

2.

Plaques with the insignia and coat of arms of the National Fraternity, of the size and shape designated by the National Council, shall be manufactured by a company selected by the National Council. Each chapter shall possess a plaque mounted with the insignia for use in the Ritual of initiation.

The Flag. The flag of the National Fraternity shall be a rectangle divided diagonally into fields of purple and white, the diagonal line

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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.

C.

The Seal. The seal shall be the same as the coat of arms except that when used on the flag it shall be two shades of gold or yellow with a brown background.

D.

The Colors: The colors of the National Fraternity shall be purple and white.

E.

The Flower: The flower of the National Fraternity shall be a white carnation.

F.

The Song: The song of the National Fraternity shall be Alpha Phi Delta Rose.

G. The Motto: The motto of the National Fraternity shall be Faciamus, meaning “We do.”

H. The Pins: The recognition pin, fraternity pin (badge) and pledge pin of the National Fraternity shall be made of the shape, form, size and material determined by the National Council. The proper place for the recognition pin or pledge pin is directly above the heart on the left lapel. The proper place for the fraternity pin (badge) is on the left side, immediately over the heart.

I. Fraternity Days of Special Observance. The following dates and observances shall hold a place of special devotion for members of Alpha Phi Delta. On these dates it would proper to wear a white carnation or engage in some other action or activity in observance of the special nature of the day.

1.

November 5, Founders Day;

2.

August 12, Deceased Brother Remembrance Day (date of Joseph Cangiamila’s death as our first deceased brother);

3.

February 19, Past National Presidents Day (date of Salvatore LaCorte’s Birthday, our first national leader);

4.

September 2, Open Door Policy Anniversary;

5.

The anniversary day of a chartering of a member’s chapter;

6.

October 12 or the second Monday in October, Columbus Day; and

7.

December 12, Brother Frank Sinatra’s Birthday.

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Robert’s Rules of Order. Unless provided for otherwise in the bylaws or this Constitution, Robert’s Rules of Order, Revised shall govern all meetings and proceedings.

VIII.

Definitions. For purposes of this document and its bylaws these terms will be defined as follows:

A.

Two-Thirds vote: Two-thirds of the votes cast, with abstentions and blanks not counted at all.

B.

Three-Fourths vote: Three-fourths of the votes cast, with abstentions and blanks not counted at all.

C.

Majority vote: At least half of the votes cast plus one, with abstentions and blanks not counted at all.

D.

Vote Cast: A vote against or in favor. Abstentions and blanks shall not be counted as votes cast.

E.

Entity: refers to an undergraduate chapter or an alumni chapter.

F.

1.

Undergraduate Chapter. 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.

This definition is to be considered notwithstanding Article I, Section II,§ A and B, as well as provisions regarding Honorary and Graduate Membership.

2.

Alumni Chapter. An alumni chapter may be either an Alumni Club or an Alumni Association. When the general term “Alumni Chapter” or “Alumni Entity” is used it refers to both an Alumni Club and an Alumni Association.

Expulsion: The permanent termination of all rights and privileges of membership.

G. Suspension: A temporary period of time during which an entity or member shall be barred from all rights and privileges of membership.

H. Probation: A period of trial and condition to purge an entity or member adjudged to be in violation of any act under this constitution or its bylaws. It shall not bar any entity or member’s rights or privileges unless made a part of the terms of the probation.

I.

Resolution: The adoption of a motion, the subject matter of which is not properly a statute of laws; such as an expression of opinion, a vote of thanks, a censure, etc.

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Ecce Signum 2019 IX. Amendments A.

The Constitution. This Constitution and its accompanying Bylaws may only be amended at a meeting of the National Council by a twothirds (2/3) vote.

1.

Amendments must be submitted to Central Office sixty (60) days prior to a National Council meeting and circulated by Central Office not later than forty-five (45) days prior.

2.

Proposed amendment to these bylaws must be sponsored by either: a.) at least three (3) entities in good standing with the National Fraternity, or b.) at least two (2) National Officers.

B.

3.

The Legislative Committee shall review all circulated amendments; uncirculated amendments shall be reviewed by the legislative committee at the discretion of the President.

4.

In the event of an amendment proposed from the floor of a National Council meeting a two-thirds (2/3) vote shall be required to allow consideration of that proposal. If that is attained, a three-fourths (3/4) vote shall be required to approve the amendment.

5.

The text of any amendment passed shall be made known to all entities and National Officers of the National Fraternity.

6.

All amendments are effective as of July 1, unless a different effective date is authorized by the National Council.

The Ritual. The Ritual of the National Fraternity may be amended in the same manner as this Constitution; however, proposals shall be reviewed by the Ritual Committee instead of the Legislative Committee. At least two-thirds of the entities must be represented in the voting. The Ritual Committee will study and review any suggestions for the Ritual and present its recommendation for approval by the National Council.

Note: When the term “chapter” is used it is assumed to be “undergraduate chapter” unless otherwise stated. Alumni Chapters refer to alumni clubs and alumni associations.

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THE BYLAWS OF ALPHA PHI DELTA FRATERNITY PROMULGATED BY CENTRAL OFFICE AS REVISED ON JULY 1, 2018 Preamble: We, the brothers of Alpha Phi Delta Fraternity, to facilitate and carry out the objectives of our organization as stated in our constitution, do hereby ordain and adopt these as our bylaws.

ARTICLE I: Membership I.

Regular Membership. Membership in the National Fraternity. A person who has been duly initiated in the National Fraternity is a member of the National Fraternity. A person shall be a member of the chapter through which he was initiated, with such exception as may be made in these bylaws. There shall be two types of membership: A.

Undergraduate Membership. The undergraduate membership shall consist of students who are enrolled for a baccalaureate degree in an accredited college or university who have been initiated into the National Fraternity.

B.

Alumnus Membership. Any brother who is not an undergraduate member as described above shall be deemed an alumnus member of the National Fraternity.

II.

Membership in an Undergraduate Chapter. The membership of an undergraduate chapter shall consist of students who are enrolled for a baccalaureate degree at a college or university where a chartered chapter of the National Fraternity exists. These men are to be of good character and sound mind; and initiated members of the National Fraternity. The following are stipulations and exceptions to these rules.

A.

Chapter to Chapter Transfer of Membership. If an undergraduate member moves from the jurisdiction of one chapter of the National Fraternity to that of another, he shall be admitted to the second chapter only after presenting to it transfer credentials showing him to be in good standing with the previous chapter.

B.

Chapter to Non-Chapter Transfer of Membership. If an undergraduate member moves from the jurisdiction of a chapter to pursue his studies at school where there is no active chapter of the National Fraternity, he may elect to remain a member of that undergraduate chapter. If he does elect to remain a member of that chapter, he will be liable for obligations as such.

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Membership in an Alumni Chapter. The membership of an alumni chapter shall consist of alumni members of the National Fraternity who join that alumni chapter and meet its obligations.

A.

Status. A dues-paying member of a chartered alumni chapter shall be considered an active member.

B.

Stipulation on Membership. A member must be in good standing with his undergraduate chapter to become a member of an alumni chapter.

IV.

Special Membership. In addition to the regular membership types of the National Fraternity there shall be two types of special membership, namely Graduate Membership and Honorary Membership.

A.

Graduate Membership. Graduate Membership. Any man of college training shall be eligible for Graduate Membership in the National Fraternity. He shall be entitled to all the rights and privileges of brotherhood and shall be subject to all regulations and obligations of membership. Graduate members are accepted in accordance with the following procedures: 1. For applicants sponsored by an entity

2.

a.

The applicant must be accepted by a unanimous vote of the entity sponsoring him.

b.

The name of the applicant must be sent to Central Office no later than forty-five (45) days prior to an announced National Council or Executive Committee meeting.

c.

The Executive Committee, and then the National Council, must accept the applicant by a two-thirds (2/3) vote.

d.

The prospective graduate member must meet the requirements of the Ritual.

e.

The sponsoring entity shall be responsible for full payment of the initiation fee to Central Office for the applicant.

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An entity may only sponsor one (1) graduate member per year.

For applicants sponsored by the Vice President for Expansion for alumni of a local fraternity in good standing with a local fraternity seeking affiliation with the National Fraternity. a.

The name of the applicant(s) must be sent to Central Office no later than forty-five (45) days prior to an announced National Council or Executive Committee meeting.

b.

The Executive Committee, and then the National Council, must accept the applicant(s) by a two-thirds (2/3) vote.

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The prospective graduate member(s) must meet the requirements of the Ritual.

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The Vice President for Expansion shall be responsible for full payment of the initiation fee to Central Office for all applicants.

e.

The Vice President for Expansion shall only sponsor graduate members prior to establishment of the local fraternity seeking affiliation with the National Fraternity as a new Chapter.

Honorary Membership. Any man who has fostered aims and purposes similar to those of the National Fraternity or who has shown a dedication and devotion to the needs of his community shall be eligible for Honorary Membership in the National Fraternity. An honorary member shall be entitled to all of the rights and privileges of brotherhood except that he shall not hold office or be entitled to vote. Honorary members are accepted in accordance with the following procedures: 1. For applicants sponsored by an entity a.

The applicant must be accepted by a unanimous vote of the entity sponsoring him.

b.

The name of the applicant must be sent to Central Office no later than forty-five (45) days prior to an announced National Council or Executive Committee meeting.

c.

The Executive Committee, and then the National Council, must accept the applicant by a two-thirds (2/3) vote.

d.

An entity may only sponsor one (1) honorary member per year.

2. The Vice President for Expansion shall sponsor deceased alumni applicants of a local fraternity seeking affiliation with the National Fraternity. a.

The name of the applicant(s) must be sent to Central Office no later than forty-five (45) days prior to an announced National Council or Executive Committee meeting.

b.

The Executive Committee, and then the National Council, must accept the applicant(s) by a two-thirds (2/3) vote.

c.

The Vice President for Expansion shall only sponsor honorary members prior to establishment of the local fraternity seeking affiliation with the National Fraternity as a new Chapter.

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Restrictions A.

General Restrictions. Members of the National Fraternity are expressly forbidden from joining any other undergraduate fraternity with the sole exception of those that are professional, honorary or scholastic.

B.

Termination: After a man has been initiated into the National Fraternity his membership shall continue for life unless expelled as provided for in the Constitution or bylaws. A brother who seeks removal from membership in the fraternity shall be deemed in violation of his Oath of Brotherhood. Thus, upon completing the appropriate forms or correspondence with Central Office, the National Secretary shall affirm, in writing, his irrevocable removal from membership. This shall be reported to the National Council at its next meeting.

ARTICLE II: Proposal and Election of Members in an Undergraduate Chapter I.

Eligibility for Membership. Any student who is enrolled at an accredited college or university for a baccalaureate degree and is of good moral character is eligible for membership. He may not have been expelled from a National Fraternity or currently be a member of any other undergraduate fraternity with the sole exception of those which are professional, honorary or scholastic. Candidates for Membership: No man shall be a candidate for membership, neither considered as such, nor initiated unless his cumulative Grade Point Average (G.P.A.) is at least a 2.0 on a traditional 4.0 scale. First term freshman are exempted from this rule as they have not yet achieved an official collegiate G.P.A. Each candidate for membership must sign a membership agreement which will be in the form prescribed by the National Fraternity.

II.

Consideration for Membership. With the consent of a majority of the members in good standing of the undergraduate chapter, the Pledgemaster shall announce the names of those being accepted into the pledge program. All such men must meet the heretofore mentioned eligibility requirements.

III.

Election to Membership A.

Nomination of Candidate. The Pledgemaster shall propose to the chapter the names of the prospective member with such other information he may deem necessary.

B.

Election to Membership of Candidate: The candidate shall be elected by a unanimous vote of the members in good standing present at a meeting of the chapter or special meeting, one of the announced

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The action shall be by an open vote.

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Casting of Adverse Votes. When adverse votes have been recorded, the following procedures shall apply to the election consideration: a)

One adverse vote. A candidate rejected by one (1) adverse vote on the first ballot may be reconsidered at a subsequent meeting wherein up to three ballots may be held to determine his acceptance or rejection into the National Fraternity. After the third ballot, if still receiving an adverse vote, the candidate shall be deemed not elected to membership.

b)

Two adverse votes. A candidate having two (2) votes against him on the first ballot may be again proposed for membership after the expiration of three months from the date of his original rejection.

c)

Three or more adverse votes. A candidate receiving three (3) or more adverse vote shall be rejected without reconsideration by that chapter.

Recording of Membership and Initiation Fee: Payment of the initiation fee shall be made prior to formal initiation. After the recording of the receiving of the initiation fee by Central Office the member shall be entitled to a membership certificate in the form and character authorized by the National Council, a copy of the Constitution of the National Fraternity and an Officer directory. The National Secretary shall add the member’s name to the official roll of the National Fraternity.

ARTICLE III: Government & Structure of the National Fraternity I.

The Executive Officers. The following are the Executive Officers of the National Fraternity, they shall also be referred to interchangeably as the National Officers.

A. Enumeration of Executive (National) Officers. The Executive Officers of the National Fraternity shall be as follows: The President, the National Vice President, the National Secretary, the National Treasurer, the National Chaplain, the National Historian, the Kleos Editor, the District Governors, and the Vice Presidents: Undergraduate Affairs, Alumni Affairs, Expansion, Public Relations and Member Education.

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Eligibility of Office. No member of the Alpha Phi Delta executive committee, in an appointed or elected position shall be a director on the Alpha Phi Delta Foundation. If he

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Qualification, Rules for Elections and Terms of Office.

1.

General Rules. The following are regulations regarding the election and appointment of the Executive Officers of the National Fraternity: a)

President and National Vice President. The President and the National Vice President, as stated in the Constitution, shall be elected annually during the annual meeting of the National Council. These elections shall be by majority vote and their term shall be from July 1 to June 30. The National President and National Vice President shall be limited to four consecutive elective terms of office.

(1) The President shall be elected first, then the National Vice President.

(2) Candidates for President and National Vice President must have their candidacy declared in person prior to the conclusion of the first session of the annual meeting of the National Council.

(3) Candidates for President and National Vice President must state their plans and policies prior to election.

(4) Violations of rules (2) or (3) above shall constitute disqualification.

b)

The District Governors. The Governors of the several districts shall be elected, as stated in the constitution, at their respective District Conventions by the chapters and alumni clubs of that district. The election shall take place no later than June 1. Each entity shall have one (1) vote. The Governor of a district shall be an alumnus member in good standing, may not be a student enrolled at any school with an active chapter in his district, and shall not serve more than eight (8) consecutive terms. Their terms of office shall be from July 1 to June 30.

(1) The Assistant District Governors. The Assistant Governors of the several districts

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The Vice President for Undergraduate Affairs shall be elected by the members of the Undergraduate Coordinating Committee by majority vote before the final session of the annual meeting of the National Council. He must be an undergraduate member. His term shall be from July 1 to June 30.

d)

The National Secretary, National Treasurer and the National Chaplain shall be appointed annually by the President immediately following the election of the National Vice President. These appointments must be ratified by the National Council. They shall be alumni members. Their terms shall be from July 1 to June 30.

e)

The Vice Presidents for Expansion, Cultural Affairs, Public Relations and Member Education shall be appointed annually by the President immediately following the appointment of the National Secretary.

These appointments must be ratified by the National Council. Their terms shall be from July 1 to June 30.

f)

The Kleos Editor shall be appointed annually by the President immediately following the appointment of the Vice Presidents. This appointment must be ratified by the National Council. He shall be an alumnus member. His term shall be from July 1 to June 30.

g)

The Vice President for Alumni Affairs shall be elected by the members of the Alumni Coordinating Committee by majority vote before the final session of the annual meeting of the National Council. He must

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3.

The National Historian shall be appointed annually by the President immediately following the appointment of the Kleos Editor. The National Council must ratify this appointment. He shall be an alumnus member. His term shall be from July 1 to June 30.

Exceptions and Stipulations

a)

Vacant Offices. If a President chooses to leave an appointed office vacant, he may subsequently fill the office by appointment subject to ratification by the National Council. If that appointment is made after July 1 it shall not count in the calculation of tenure.

b)

Presidential and National Vice Presidential Simultaneous Vacancy. In the event of a simultaneous vacancy in the office of President and National Vice President, the National Secretary shall call a meeting of the National Council, with at least thirty (30) days’ notice, for the sole purpose of electing a President and Executive Vice-President.

The National Secretary shall serve as President for the duration of that particular emergency.

Duties, Powers and Responsibilities. The Executive Officers of Alpha Phi Delta shall have the following duties, powers and responsibilities: a)

The President. The President of the National Fraternity, also known as the National President shall inspire and lead the National Fraternity. He shall: (1) Execute and uphold the Articles of the Constitution and these By-laws and carry out all of the decisions of the National Council. He shall perform all duties ordinarily incumbent upon a chief executive officer.

(2) Convene and preside over meetings of the National Council and Executive Committee, where he would only vote to break a tie or where his vote would change the outcome.

(3) He shall appoint annually, except where otherwise provided, the several Vice Presidents, National Secretary, Kleos Editor, National Historian, National Chaplain, the chairmen of Resolutions, IT, Legislative and

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(4) Supervise the bonding of the National Treasurer and select a Certified Public Accountant to audit the books of said National Officer when necessary.

(5) Recommend items for the proposed budget to the National Treasurer. He shall review the budget prior to its submission to the Budget and Audit Committee.

(6) Supervise the activities of the Executive Committee.

(7) Visit every entity annually, where practicable.

(8) Serve as an advocate for our Undergraduate Chapters to external authorities and institutions and shall act on behalf of the best interest of the Fraternity and the Undergraduate Chapters. He shall consult with relevant Governors and their Advisory Committees, as appropriate, and where applicable.

(9) Subject to ratification by the Executive Committee within ten (10) days thereof, place on probation, suspend or remove for cause any member, elected officer or entity.

Appointed officers may be removed at the discretion of the President.

(9) Report to the National Council and/or the Executive Committee on the state of the National Fraternity. Such reports are to be submitted to Central Office no later than 45 days before the first session of the National Council and/or Executive Committee meeting. b)

The National Vice President. The National Vice President of the National Fraternity shall support the President in the execution of his duties. He shall: (1) Ascend to the position of President in the event of a vacancy in that office.

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(2) Preside at meeting of the National Council and Executive Committee with full authority of the President in the absence of the President.

(3) Visit each entity annually, where practical.

(4) Report to the National Council and/or the Executive Committee on his activities. Such reports are to be submitted to Central Office no later than 45 days before the first session of the National Council and/or Executive Committee meeting. c)

The National Secretary. The National Secretary shall serve as secretary of the National Fraternity, the National Council and Executive Committee and be part of Central Office; he shall conduct their correspondence. He shall: (1) Distribute to all entities and National Officers the reports of all National Officers as well as the minutes of the meetings of the National Council and the Executive Committee. He shall have a copy of such reports available and compiled for each delegate at the opening session of the National Council meeting.

(2) Distribute membership certificates, the Constitution and bylaws, the directory, the Ritual, the History, the Song Book, goodstanding cards and the Kleos. He shall also supervise the distribution of fraternity jewelry, stationary, record books and forms, etc.

(3) Designate an editor for the Directory of the National Fraternity when the need arises.

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(5) Receive and transmit to the appropriate committee the nominations for national awards (6) Have custody and keep current all records (membership and otherwise), documents, correspondence, all Kleos issues, the Seal and Official History of the National Fraternity, and an accurate record of all legislation passed by the National Council.

The aforementioned legislation shall be distributed annually to all entities, national officers and delegates of the National Council.

(7) Inspect at any time all books, records and bylaws of all entities.

(8) Discharge responsibilities delegated by the President.

(9) Report to the National Council and/or the Executive Committee on his activities. Such reports are to be submitted to Central Office no later than 45 days before the first session of the National Council and/or Executive Committee meeting. d)

The National Treasurer. The National Treasurer shall serve as treasurer of the National Fraternity, the National Council and Executive Committee; he shall be part of Central Office. He shall: (1) Direct the financial activities of the National Fraternity. This shall include receiving and acting as custodian for all funds of the National Fraternity and making disbursements for debts incurred and appropriations made by the National Council.

(2) Collect or cause the collection of all monies owed to the National Fraternity by whatever means deemed necessary.

(3) Chair both the Finance and the Credentials Committees at meetings of the National Council.

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(5) Prepare a proposed budget, with recommendations from the President, for the coming fiscal year which shall be submitted for consideration to the Budget and Audit Committee by the opening session of the National Council.

(6) Distribute to delegates, National Officers and alumni chapter presidents, at the opening session of National Council meetings, a list of the undergraduates who left their chapter for any cause or who are delinquent in payment. He shall publish a list, at least twice annually, of all delinquent entities.

(7) Be bonded by a reputable bonding company.

(8) Discharge responsibilities delegated by the President.

(9) Report to the National Council and/or the Executive Committee on his activities. Such reports are to be submitted to Central Office no later than 45 days before the first session of the National Council and/or Executive Committee meeting. e)

The Vice President for Undergraduate Affairs. The Vice President for Undergraduate Affairs shall inspire the undergraduate chapters in the ideals of the National Fraternity. He shall: (1) Carry out legislation of the National Council as it relates to undergraduates.

(2) Chair the Undergraduate Coordinating Committee (3) Assist the District Governors in matters concerning undergraduates.

(4) Discharge responsibilities delegated by the President.

(5) Report to the National Council and/or the Executive Committee on his activities. Such

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The Vice President for Alumni Affairs. The Vice President for Alumni Affairs shall inspire the alumni in the ideals of the National Fraternity and promote the activities of alumni chapters. He shall: (1) Carry out legislation of the National Council as it relates to alumni.

(2) Conduct programs to activate unaffiliated alumni including recruitment of alumni to join or start area alumni chapters.

(3) Chair the Alumni Coordinating Committee (4) Assist the District Governors in matters concerning alumni.

(5) Discharge responsibilities delegated by the President.

(6) Report to the National Council and/or the Executive Committee on his activities. Such reports are to be submitted to Central Office no later than 45 days before the first session of the National Council and/or Executive Committee meeting.

g)

The Vice President for Expansion. The Vice President for Expansion shall promote the expansion of the National Fraternity at the undergraduate and alumni levels. He shall: (1) Be responsible for identification and colonization of prospective undergraduate and alumni chapters as well as for the reactivation undergraduate and alumni chapters.

(2) Develop leads and contacts and arrange for proper follow-up.

(3) Chair and appoint the Expansion Committee (4) Discharge responsibilities delegated by the President.

(5) Report to the National Council and/or the Executive Committee on his activities. Such reports are to be submitted to Central Office

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The Vice President for Public Relations. The Vice President for Public Relations shall promote the National Fraternity by providing relevant fraternity information to the public. He shall: (1) Coordinate with the National Officers, entities and members, the gathering of information relevant to the National Fraternity. He shall coordinate the publication of such newsworthy items in local and regional media.

(2) Chair and appoint the Public Relations Committee (3) Discharge responsibilities delegated by the President.

(4)

i)

Report to the National Council and/or the Executive Committee on his activities. Such reports are to be submitted to Central Office no later than 45 days before the first session of the National Council and/or Executive Committee meeting.

The Vice President for Cultural Affairs. The Vice President for Cultural Affairs shall direct the cultural activities of the National Fraternity. He shall: (1) Organize a cultural program for the National Fraternity.

(2) Chair and appoint the Cultural Affairs Committee (3) Discharge responsibilities delegated by the President.

(4) Report to the National Council and/or the Executive Committee on his activities. Such reports are to be submitted to Central Office no later than 45 days before the first session of the National Council and/or Executive Committee meeting.

j)

The Vice President for Member Education. The Vice President for Member Education shall provide educational material and leadership sessions to the National Fraternity. He shall:

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(2) Chair and appoint the Member Education Committee.

(3) Discharge responsibilities delegated by the President.

(4) Report to the National Council and/or the Executive Committee on his activities. Such reports are to be submitted to Central Office no later than 45 days before the first session of the National Council and/or Executive Committee meeting. k)

The National Chaplain. The National Chaplain shall be the spiritual adviser of the National Fraternity. He shall: (1) Chair the Ritual Committee.

(2) Preside over the annual memorial service held at least annually (3) Open sessions of the National Council and the Executive Committee with a prayer as well as organizing or presiding over religious services held at the National Convention.

(4) Report annually, if he so chooses, to the National Council and/or the Executive Committee on his activities. Such reports are to be submitted to Central Office no later than 45 days before the first session of the National Council and/or Executive Committee meeting.

l)

The National Historian. The National Historian shall be the keeper of records and preserve the history of Alpha Phi Delta in any media including electronic, physical, and typographical. He shall: (1) Chair and appoint members to the Historic Preservation Committee.

(2) Discharge responsibilities delegated by the President.

(3) Work closely and in conjunction with the National Secretary and Kleos Editor.

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(5) Document and log major events for historical purposes. Provide an update to the Chapter Letter on an as-needed basis..

(6) Maintain a database of all items deemed to have a historical value by the National Council, Executive Committee, or the Historic Preservation Committee. m) The Kleos Editor. The Kleos Editor shall publish the Kleos. He shall: (1) Chair and appoint the Kleos Committee (2) Discharge responsibilities delegated by the President.

(3) Report to the National Council and/or the Executive Committee on his activities. Such reports are to be submitted to Central Office no later than 45 days before the first session of the National Council and/or Executive Committee meeting. n)

The District Governor. The District Governor shall lead, inspire and strengthen the entities in his district.

He shall: (1) Preside at district conventions in his district.

(2) Coordinate the activities of the Executive Committee in his district.

(3) Visit each entity in his district at least twice a year and audit books of the entities when deemed necessary.

(4) Instruct delegates from his district on any business that an entity may wish to bring to the attention of the National Council.

(5) Delegate to his Assistant District Governor any duties or obligations he may deem necessary.

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(7) To assist in planning and implementing rushing, pledging and chapter management programs.

(8) Discharge responsibilities delegated by the President.

(9) Appoint one (1) member to the Undergraduate Coordinating Committee.

(10) Appoint an alumnus advisor to each undergraduate chapter in his district if he deems necessary. (a) The alumnus advisor shall act to support encourage and train the chapter in certain matters as directed by the District Governor.

He shall also report to the District Governor on matters concerning the chapter. He shall have no official standing with the chapter and act only in an advisory capacity.

(11) Report to the National Council and/or the Executive Committee on his activities. Such reports are to be submitted to Central Office no later than 45 days before the first session of the National Council and/or Executive Committee meeting.

(12) Be an alumnus in good standing with the National Fraternity.

II. Central Office. The National Secretary and the National Treasurer shall together form the Central Office of the National Fraternity. Central Office shall serve as the National Headquarters of the National Fraternity.

III.

The National Council.

A.

Meetings. The National Council shall meet annually. The meetings shall be called The Annual Meeting of the National Council. Other meetings shall be called Special Sessions of the National Council.

1.

The Annual Meetings. The Annual Meeting shall be convened by the National President between January 15 and March 31.

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B.

2.

Special Meeting. Special Meetings of the National Council may be called by the National President at a place and time determined by the President. Notice of a special meeting shall be made to the entities at least sixty days (60) prior to the meeting.

3.

Chairman. Meetings of the National Council shall be presided over by the President.

4.

Quorum. A quorum for the National Council shall be a majority of the possible voting membership.

Finances 1.

Expenses. Approved Annual National Council Meeting expense reimbursement shall be those established by the Executive Committee.

2.

Delegates. Delegates to the National Council shall be the representatives from the entities.

3.

C.

a)

Reimbursement. The National Treasurer shall pay approved expenses to undergraduate chapter delegates.

Alumni chapter delegates shall not be reimbursed.

b)

Reduction in Expense Reimbursement. A delegate’s approved Annual National Council Meeting reimbursement shall be reduced pro rata for each absence from a business session, unless he has been excused by the President of the National Fraternity.

Officers’ Reimbursement. The National Treasurer shall pay approved expenses to National Officers.

Committees. The standing committees of the National Council shall be: the Executive, Undergraduate Coordinating, Alumni Coordinating, Kleos, Expansion, Public Relations, Cultural Affairs, Member Education, Finance, Credentials, Ritual, Budget and Audit, Legislative, Resolutions, IT, Historic Preservation and Awards Committees. The President may form other committees on an ad-hoc basis.

1.

The Executive Committee: The Executive Committee shall be composed as stated in the Constitution. a)

Meetings. The Executive Committee shall meet as mandated in the Constitution. Additional meetings of the Executive Committee may be called by the National President or by petition of two-thirds (2/3) of the voting membership of the Executive Committee.

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Membership. The membership of the Executive Committee shall be composed as stated in the Constitution. However, other officers of the fraternity may be compelled to appear before the committee or report to it.

c)

Chairman. Meetings of the Executive Committee shall be presided over by the President, who shall vote only in the event of a tie or where his vote shall change the outcome.

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Quorum. A quorum for the Executive Committee shall be a simple majority of the voting membership.

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Disciplinary Powers. The Executive Committee shall act as a tribunal to hear appeals of members expelled by undergraduate chapters. It shall also place on probation, suspend or remove for cause, any member or entity by an affirmative two-thirds (2/3) vote. It shall also approve disciplinary action taken by the President within ten (10) days of such action.

f)

Absences. A National Officer who is absent from a meeting of the Executive Committee without good cause, the validity to be determined by the Executive Committee, may be subject to suspension from office at the discretion of the President.

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The Undergraduate Coordinating Committee shall consist of one (1) member from each undergraduate chapter, plus one (1) member appointed by each District Governor, plus the Vice President for Undergraduate Affairs who shall chair the committee. The committee shall assist the Vice President for Undergraduate Affairs in carrying out his duties.

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The Alumni Coordinating Committee shall consist of one (1) member from each alumni chapter and the Vice President for Alumni Affairs who shall chair the committee. The committee shall assist the Vice President for Alumni Affairs in carrying out his duties.

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The Kleos Committee shall consist of members appointed by the Kleos Editor who shall serve as chairman. The committee shall assist the Kleos Editor in carrying out his duties.

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The Expansion Committee shall consist of members appointed by the Vice President for Expansion who shall serve as chairman. The committee shall assist the Vice President for Expansion in carrying out his duties.

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The Public Relations Committee shall consist of members appointed by the Vice President for Public Relation who shall

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The Cultural Affairs Committee shall consist of members appointed by the Vice President for Cultural Affairs who shall serve as chairman. The committee shall assist the Vice President for Cultural Affairs in carrying out his duties.

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The Member Education Committee shall consist of members appointed by the Vice President for Member Education who shall serve as chairman. The committee shall assist the Vice President for Member Education in carrying out his duties.

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The Financial Affairs Committee shall consist of members appointed by the National Treasurer who shall serve as chairman. The committee shall assist the National Treasurer in carrying out his duties.

10. The Credentials Committee shall consist of the National Treasurer and the National Secretary. The committee shall properly seat all delegates at meetings of the National Council upon determining their good standing with the National Fraternity.

11. The Ritual Committee shall consist of at least three (3) members appointed by the President. The National Chaplain shall serve as chairman. The committee shall assist the Chaplain in studying and reviewing suggestions for the Ritual. The committee’s recommendations shall be presented to the National Council.

12. The Budget and Audit Committee shall be appointed by the President. The committee shall review the proposed annual budget. The committee shall also: recommend the proposed budget to the National Council for adoption as appropriate; supervise the audit of the National Fraternity; review the audited financial statement of the National Fraternity and report on that review at the National Council meeting; recommend budgetary and audit standards for the entities; and make budget recommendations to the President prior to the National Council meeting if so requested.

13. The Legislative Committee shall consist of at least three (3) members and a chairman appointed by the President. The committee shall review, discuss and report on all amendments to the Constitution or legislation presented for consideration to the National Council. It shall also recommend legislation for consideration by National Council.

14. The Resolutions Committee shall consist of at least three (3) members and a chairman appointed by the President. The

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15. The Awards Committee shall consist of seven (8) subcommittees, one for each award category: Outstanding Chapter, Outstanding Alumni Club, Outstanding Alumni Association, Outstanding Undergraduate, Outstanding Alumnus, Most Improved Chapter, Outstanding Community Service, and Outstanding District. Petitions for awards must be submitted to the Executive Secretary no later than sixty (60) days prior to the start of the National Convention, in writing via United States mail, an express mail service, by electronic mail or by facsimile.

Submission of any awards-related material directly to the Awards Committee Chairman (or any member of any subcommittee) bypassing the Executive Secretary shall be declared invalid. a)

[The sub committees shall] be comprised of three (3) members; the chairman of the subcommittee to be appointed by the Awards Committee Chairman and the remaining two (2) to be appointed either directly by the Awards Committee Chairman, or at his discretion, by the subcommittee chairman.

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The selection of the recipient shall be at the discretion of each subcommittee.

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[The sub committees shall] operate independently of each other, without knowledge of the others’ proceedings and decisions.

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Any sub-committee may choose not to give an award in a given year.

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The Outstanding District Award shall be based on: the percentage of district growth, the district retention rate, over-all philanthropy and alumni activities as well as the judgment of the sub-committee.

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The Expansion Award will be given to a brother, nominated by the President or Vice President for Expansion 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. But unlike the other awards, it may be given to multiple recipients in a given year but only one brother per project; but not required.

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The Pioneer Award will be given to a brother, nominated by the President or VP for Expansion and approved by two-thirds (2/3) vote of the Executive

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Ecce Signum 2019 Committee. This award is not meant to be given out on an annual basis. But unlike the other awards, it may be given to multiple recipients in a given year but only one brother per project but is not required. A brother who is a member of the chartering or re-activation group for an undergraduate chapter can only be eligible for the award h)

The Vincent Larcy Communication award will be given to a brother, nominated by the President or Kleos Editor 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.

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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.

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A brother may only receive each of the following awards once: Outstanding Undergraduate, Outstanding Alumnus, Vincent Larcy Communication and Lifetime Achievement.

j)

The “Faciamus Pin” shall be awarded to undergraduate brothers who demonstrate the passion and drive that defines a brother exemplifying activity and support. There is no limit on the number of undergraduates who can earn this pin each year, although a brother may only earn one (1) pin per year.

The pin qualifications are tabulated from September 1 through the start of the National Convention. In order to be eligible for the “Faciamus Pin” an undergraduate brother must: (1) visit an undergraduate chapter 100 or more miles from his own undergraduate chapter (for a non-mandatory event); (2) attend the Annual Meeting of the National Council, either as a delegate or observer; (3)

be present at the Award Banquet of the National Convention to be presented with the pin.

16. The Historic Preservation Committee shall consist of at least three (3) members appointed by the President. The National Historian shall serve as chairman. The committee shall review and discuss the importance and relevance of certain historical

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Ecce Signum 2019 documents. The committee shall recommend the archival of documents and other items deemed appropriate to archive. The committee shall also work in conjunction with the National Secretary and Kleos Editor to store items of importance. In addition, the committee shall assist the Historian in the submission of historical facts concerning National Fraternity to the Chapter Letter on an as-needed basis. The committee shall as document current events and report on an annual basis. This report shall be presented to the National Council and may be used in the publications of National Fraternity. The committee shall maintain contact with entity Historians to determine possible additions to the National Archives.

17. The IT Committee shall consist of at least three (3) members and a chairman appointed by the President. The Committee will also include a Webmaster appointed by the President as well.

The committee will maintain the fraternity database and website including updating content, running reports as needed and recommending new technologies that the Fraternity can use for everyday office functions and for long term projects. The committee will also be charged with updating the apd.org e-mail addresses, such that they direct to the appropriate officer, committee chairmen and entity Presidents. The Alpha Phi Delta forums residing on the fraternity website will be moderated by this committee as well. All information technology and information systems will fall under the purview of this committee.

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National Convention. (referred to interchangeably as the Summer Convention) 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 National Fraternity and its constituents, as well as for dealing with necessary matters.

V.

District Conventions. District Conventions shall be held annually on or before June 1. No expense for this event shall be borne by the National Fraternity’s treasury.

VI.

A.

Any laws or resolution passed at a district convention shall have force and effect only upon the entities of that district.

B.

The report of the district convention, including the results of the election for Governor and Assistant District Governor, shall be submitted to Central Office by the District Governor or District Secretary no later than two (2) weeks after the convention.

District Structure. The structure of the districts of the National Fraternity shall adhere to the following requirements:

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Districts. A district shall be composed of at least two (2) entities, with at least one entity as an undergraduate chapter. In the event that a particular chapter within a district is unreasonably inaccessible to the district governor, a local assistant district governor is to be installed as provided in these bylaws.

ARTICLE IV: Structure and Organization of the Undergraduate Chapters I.

The Undergraduate Chapters. The National Fraternity will establish undergraduate chapters under such rules and by such regulation ordained under the Constitution and within these bylaws.

A.

The Officers. The officers of an undergraduate chapter shall consist of those designated in the Constitution. Other elected or appointed officers may be determined by the chapter’s bylaws. [B](sic) Chapters must report the cumulative Grade Point Averages of its members to Central Office in the first fourteen (14) days of each term. If at any time it is found that a chapter is falsifying such information disciplinary action will be appropriate.

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2.

Qualification, Rules for Elections and Terms of Office. The officers of the chapter shall be elected annually by elections to be held not later than sixty (60) days after the start of the calendar year, with no officer taking office before January 1 of that year. a)

The officers of an undergraduate chapter shall be chosen from its membership; all candidates for office must be in good standing with the chapter at the last regular meeting preceding the election of officers.

b)

Each elected officer shall serve until his successor has been elected

c)

Within one (1) week of the completion of elections, a list of the elected officers and their addresses shall be mailed to Central Office.

d)

The Secretary and Treasurer may be the same person, as may the Historian and Chaplain.

e)

No brother shall be elected to office in a chapter unless his cumulative G.P.A. is at least a 2.0 on a traditional 4.0 scale.

Vacancies. Any vacancy other than the President’s position may be filled in accordance with procedures adopted in the bylaws of the chapter. A vacancy in the President’s position shall result in the ascendancy of the Vice President to that position.

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Duties, Powers and Responsibilities. The officers of the undergraduate chapter shall have the following duties, powers and responsibilities: a)

The President. The President shall lead, inspire and serve as presiding officer of the chapter. He shall: (1) Enforce adherence to and perform all such acts required by the Constitution, bylaws, regulations and Ritual of the National Fraternity, as well as to the bylaws of the chapter.

(2)

Preside over meetings of the chapter, where he shall vote only to break a tie or where his vote may change the outcome.

(3) Convene special meetings of the chapter in accordance with provisions of the bylaws of the chapter.

(4) Approve all orders of monies to be expended.

(5) Appoint all committees not otherwise provided for.

(6) Appoint a delegate to the Undergraduate Coordinating Committee. b)

The Vice President. The Vice President shall assist the President in carrying out his duties. He shall: (1) Have the same powers as the President in case of the latter’s absence, sickness, death or disability.

(2) Perform duties assigned to him by the President or bylaws of the chapter.

c)

The Secretary. The Secretary shall conduct correspondence of the chapter unless otherwise directed or delegated. He shall: (1) Maintain a record of the name, address and phone number of each member of the chapter. He shall send a roster of such information to Central Office at the start of each academic semester.

(2) Report to Central Office and the District Governor, immediately, the names, addresses and phone numbers of elected officers.

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Ecce Signum 2019 (3) Report to Central Office and the District Governor, immediately, the names of expelled members, with information pertinent thereto.

(4) Maintain the official minutes of meetings of the chapter and keep custody of all papers and documents. He shall surrender all of the aforementioned to his successor after the latter has taken office.

(5) Perform duties assigned to him by the President or bylaws of the chapter.

(6) Produce a chapter newsletter, when and where feasible, unless that job has been otherwise delegated. d)

The Treasurer. The Treasurer shall conduct all financial operations of the chapter. He shall: (1) Keep an accurate record of accounts between the chapter and its members of all monies received by and owing to the chapter or due to National Fraternity.

(2) Pay by check with his and the President’s signature all orders for money authorized by the chapter.

(3) Keep a correct account of all disbursements.

(4) Report on the condition of the chapter’s finances as the bylaws of the chapter may provide for and when requested by the National Treasurer or District Governor.

(5) Collect all initiation fees and chapter dues promptly.

(6) Forward all National Fraternity dues, fees and assessments promptly to the appropriate National Officer.

(7) Have his accounts prepared for settlement at the annual election of officers and deliver to his successor, or to a committee appointed to audit them, all books and monies in his possession belonging to the chapter.

(8) Submit any of his books and records for examination upon demand by Central Office, the District Governor, the alumnus advisor or any member of the chapter.

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The Pledgemaster. The Pledgemaster shall conduct the complete pledge period of the chapter under the supervision of the chapter President under such rules, which may be established by the National Council. He shall: (1) Propose to the chapter the names of prospective pledges.

(2) Submit a proposed calendar for the pledge period to the chapter at a regular meeting; it shall be subject to the approval of the chapter by majority vote.

(3) Arrange and conduct pledge meetings.

(4) Be responsible for the action and orientation of the pledges. f)

The Historian. The Historian shall serve as a historical record keeper of the chapter. He shall: (1) collect and record all data which in his opinion or that of the chapter, shall prove of historical value to the chapter and National Fraternity.

(2) act as a Kleos reporter unless that position has been otherwise delegated.

g)

The Chaplain. The Chaplain shall be the spiritual leader of the chapter. He shall: (1) Conduct services, on occasions, as may be appropriate which are authorized and approved by the chapter.

B.

Committees. Each chapter shall have a Judiciary committee and as many additional standing committees as are necessary to conduct the business of the chapter. These committees may include, but are not limited to: a Pledging Committee, an Alumni Club Liaison Committee, a House Committee, an Interfraternity Council Committee, an Academic Standards Committee, a Social Committee, a Rush Committee, etc.

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The Judiciary Committee. The Judiciary Committee shall be composed of three members, a chairman appointed by the President and two other members elected by the chapter. The Judiciary Committee shall: a)

Receive in writing formal charges from any member(s) of the chapter, including members of the Judiciary Committee, against any member(s) of the chapter for nonfeasance, misfeasance or malfeasance

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Investigate and adjudicate those charges and return them to the chapter endorsed as being true or untrue as warranted, in accordance with the procedures regarding probation, suspension and expulsion elsewhere in these bylaws.

c)

Represent the chapter before an appellate body in case of an appeal by a member receiving an adverse judgment.

2.

Stipulation Regarding the Judiciary Committee. If the defendant is a member of the judiciary committee he shall be disqualified from acting in the matter and the President shall appoint a member to the vacant seat until the matter is resolved.

If the matter is resolved in favor of the defendant, he shall be automatically reinstated to the Judiciary Committee. In the event of an unfavorable decision that results in his suspension (or probation bearing on serving on the Judiciary Committee) then a vacancy shall exist on the Judiciary Committee and shall be filled by election.

3.

Other Committees. All other standing committees of the chapter shall be composed of as many members as determined by the President or the chapter bylaws. a)

The President shall appoint the chairman of each committee, with such exceptions as may be made in the chapter bylaws

b)

A Committee chairman shall select the members of his committee.

ARTICLE V: Structure and Organization of the Alumni Chapters I.

The Alumni Clubs. The National Fraternity will establish alumni clubs under such rules and by such regulation ordained under the Constitution and within these bylaws.

A.

The Officers. The officers of an alumni club shall consist of all the positions designated in the Constitution. Other elected or appointed officers may be determined by the alumni club’s bylaws.

1.

Qualification, Rules for Elections and Terms of Office. The officers of the alumni club shall be chosen annually. a)

The officers of an alumni club shall be chosen from its membership; all candidates for office must be in good standing with the National Fraternity and the alumni

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Each officer shall serve until his successor takes office.

c)

Within one (1) week of taking office, a list of the new officers and their addresses shall be mailed to Central Office.

d)

The Secretary and the Treasurer may be the same person, as may the Historian and the Chaplain.

2.

Vacancies. Any vacancy other than the President’s position may be filled in accordance with procedure adopted in the bylaws of the alumni club. A vacancy in the President’s position shall result in the ascendancy of the Vice President to that position.

3.

Duties, Powers and Responsibilities. The officers of the alumni club shall have the following duties, powers and responsibilities: a)

The President. The President shall lead, inspire and serve as presiding officer of the alumni club. He shall: (1) Enforce adherence to, and perform all such acts required by, the Constitution, bylaws, and regulations the National Fraternity, as well as to the bylaws of the alumni club.

(2) Preside over meetings of the alumni club, where he shall vote only to break a tie or where his vote may change the outcome.

(3) Convene special meetings of the alumni club in accordance with provision of the bylaws of the alumni club.

(4) Appoint all committees not otherwise provided for.

b)

The Vice President. The Vice President shall assist the President in carrying out his duties. He shall: (1) Have the same powers as the President in case of the latter’s absence, sickness, death or disability.

(2) Perform duties assigned to him by the President or bylaws of the alumni club.

c)

The Secretary. The Secretary shall conduct correspondence of the alumni club unless otherwise directed or delegated. He shall:

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Ecce Signum 2019 (1) Maintain a record of the name, address and phone number of each member of the alumni club. He shall send a roster of such information to Central Office at least once a year.

(2) Report to Central Office and the District Governor, immediately, the names, addresses and phone numbers of officers.

(3) Maintain the official minutes of meetings of the alumni club and keep custody of all papers and documents. He shall surrender all of the aforementioned to his successor after the latter has taken office.

(4) Perform duties assigned to him by the President or bylaws of the alumni club.

(5) Produce a newsletter, when and where feasible, unless that duty has been otherwise delegated. d)

The Treasurer. The Treasurer shall conduct all financial operations of the alumni club. He shall: (1) Keep an accurate record of accounts between the alumni club and its members of all monies received by and owing to the alumni club or due to National Fraternity.

(2) Pay by check with his and the President’s signature all orders for money authorized by the alumni club.

(3) Keep a correct account of all disbursements.

(4) Report the condition of the alumni club’s finances as the bylaws of the alumni club may provide for or when requested by the National Treasurer or District Governor.

(5) Forward all National Fraternity dues, fees and assessments promptly to the appropriate National Officer.

(6) Have his accounts prepared for settlement and delivery to his successor, or to a committee appointed to audit them, all books and monies in his possession belonging to the alumni club.

(7) Submit any of his books and records for examination upon demand by Central

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The Historian. The Historian shall serve as a historical record keeper of the alumni club. He shall: (1) collect and record all data which in his opinion or that of the alumni club, shall prove of historical value to the alumni club and National Fraternity.

(2) act as a Kleos reporter unless that position has been otherwise delegated.

f)

The Chaplain. The Chaplain shall be the spiritual leader of the alumni club. He shall: (1) Conduct services, on occasions, as may be appropriate which are authorized and approved by the alumni club.

B.

II.

Committees. Each alumni club shall have a Membership Committee and as many additional standing committees as are necessary to conduct the business of the alumni club.

1.

The Membership Committee. The Membership Committee shall recruit and encourage alumni in its jurisdictional area to join the alumni club, it shall be appointed by the President.

2.

Other Committees. Other Committees of the alumni club shall consist of one (1) or more members as may be determined by the alumni club President or bylaws. The alumni club President shall appoint the chairman of all committees.

The Alumni Associations. The National Fraternity will establish alumni associations under such rules and by such regulation ordained under the Constitution and within these bylaws.

A.

Obligations. An alumni association must meet the following responsibilities (or show just cause to the National Council or Executive Committee why it has not). An alumni association that doesn’t meet or make an effort to meet these obligations shall be subject to revocation of its charter by the National Council. An alumni association shall: 1.

Meet at least four (4) times annually where practical.

2.

Hold two (2) events per year oriented towards its undergraduate chapter, if active, including an annual reunion.

3.

Prepare and send to the chapter, if that chapter is active, a social calendar and roster.

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Submit semi-annual reports to the District Governor, with a copy to Central Office, as to what they have done to meet their obligations to their charter.

5.

In the event of being an alumni association of an inactive chapter: try to keep members in touch with each other as much as possible and encourage reactivation of that chapter, if attempted by the National Fraternity.

6.

Send two representatives to the alumni club in their district.

Exclusions. An alumni association shall not: 1.

Interfere with the running of a chapter.

2.

Interfere with the running of a pledge program.

3.

In any event, vote or be allowed to cast a vote at meeting of the chapter.

4.

Use chapter funds.

5.

Vote at a District Convention

6.

Represent the chapter at District Conventions or National Council meetings.

The Officers. The officers of an alumni association shall consist of all the positions designated in the Constitution.

1.

Qualification, Rules for Elections and Terms of Office. The officers of the alumni association shall be chosen annually at an election meeting held during the first (60) days of the year. a)

The officers of an alumni association shall be chosen from its membership; all candidates for office must be in good standing with the National Fraternity, their undergraduate chapter and any alumni chapter at the last regular meeting preceding the selection of officers.

b)

Each officer shall serve until his successor takes office.

c)

Within one (1) week of taking office, a list of the new officers and their addresses shall be mailed to Central Office.

d)

The Secretary and the Treasurer may be the same person, as may the Historian and the Chaplain.

2.

Ex-Officio Membership. The President of the Chapter that the alumni association is affiliated with, if active, may sit as an exofficio voting member of the alumni association.

3.

Vacancies. Any vacancy other than the President’s position may be filled in accordance with procedure adopted in the

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4.

Duties, Powers and Responsibilities. The officers of the alumni association shall have the following duties, powers and responsibilities: a)

The President. The President shall lead, inspire and serve as presiding officer of the alumni association.

He shall: (1) Enforce adherence to, and perform all such acts required by, the Constitution, bylaws, and regulations the National Fraternity, as well as to the bylaws of the alumni association.

(2) Preside over meetings of the alumni association, where he shall vote only to break a tie.

(3) Convene special meetings of the alumni association in accordance with provision of the bylaws of the alumni association.

(4) Appoint all committees not otherwise provided for.

(5)

Perform all acts required of him by virtue of his office.

(6) Serve as liaison between the alumni association and the Chapter.

(7) Send representatives to alumni clubs in the district. b)

The Vice President. The Vice President shall assist the President in carrying out his duties. He shall: (1) Have the same powers as the President in case of the latter’s absence, sickness, death or disability.

(2) Perform duties assigned to him by the President or bylaws of the alumni association.

c)

The Secretary. The Secretary shall conduct correspondence of the alumni association unless otherwise directed or delegated. He shall: (1) Maintain a record of the name, address of each member of the alumni association. He

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(2) Report to Central Office and the District Governor, immediately, the names, addresses and phone numbers of officers.

(3) Maintain the official minutes of meetings of the alumni association and keep custody of all papers and documents. He shall surrender all of the aforementioned to his successor after the latter has taken office.

(4) Conduct all alumni association correspondence unless this duty has been delegated specifically to another.

(5) Send alumni association social and business calendar to the President of the chapter that the alumni association is affiliated with.

(6) Keep a record and file of all chapter correspondence, including a set of current chapter bylaws and roster.

(7) Prepare and send a semi-annual newsletter of the alumni association’s activities to the chapter, if active, and to the alumni association’s membership. The newsletter should also include any news about the chapter. If the chapter is inactive it should keep the alumni of the chapter informed with biographical updates on the alumni.

(8) Perform all acts required of him by the virtue of his office. d)

The Treasurer. The Treasurer shall conduct all financial operations of the alumni association. He shall: (1) Keep an accurate record of accounts between the alumni association and its members of all monies received by and owing to the alumni association or due to National Fraternity.

(2) Keep a correct account of all disbursements.

(3) Report the condition of the alumni association’s finances as the bylaws of the alumni association mandate or when requested by the Central Office.

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Ecce Signum 2019 (4) Forward all National Fraternity dues, fees and assessments promptly to Central Office.

(5) Have his accounts prepared for settlement and delivery to his successor, or to a committee appointed to audit them, all books and monies in his possession belonging to the alumni association.

(6) Submit any of his books and records for examination upon demand by Central Office, the District Governor, or any member of the alumni association as the bylaws of the alumni association may provide for. e)

The Historian. The Historian shall serve as a historical record keeper of the alumni association. He shall: (1) Collect and record all data which may prove of historical value to the alumni association and the National Fraternity.

(2) Act as a Kleos reporter unless that position has been otherwise delegated.

f)

The Chaplain. The Chaplain shall be the spiritual leader of the alumni association. He shall: (1) Conduct services, on occasions, as may be appropriate which are authorized and approved by the alumni association.

5.

Committees. Each alumni association shall have a Social Committee, a Reunion Committee and a Membership Committee. A Judiciary Committee may be invoked anytime, as an advisory body to deal with problems of constitutional or by-law violations. Membership of committees shall be chosen by the President. a)

The Social Committee. The Social Committee shall plan all events for the alumni association’s calendar except for the annual reunion. All alumni association plans shall be transmitted to the chapter which that the alumni association is affiliated with. The Social Committee shall have a chairman and at least two (2) members.

b)

The Reunion Committee. The Reunion Committee shall plan and execute an annual alumni association that will encompass the alumni of the chapter with

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The Membership Committee. The Membership Committee shall recruit and encourage graduates from the chapter with which the alumni association is affiliated, and other alumni that express an interest in joining. The Membership Committee shall also encourage members of the alumni association to join local alumni clubs. The Membership Committee shall have a chairman and at least three (3) members, one of whom shall be the Secretary.

d)

The Judiciary Committee. The Judiciary Committee, if invoked by the President or a majority vote of the membership, be chaired by the Vice President and two (2) members of the alumni association. Thereafter all actions of the committee shall continue under the same rules set down in these bylaws for undergraduate chapter judiciary committees. Suspension and expulsion procedure must adhere to these bylaws and be ratified by the National Council.

e)

Other Committees. Other Committees may be created by the President as dictated by the bylaws of the alumni association. Membership of these committees shall be appointed by the President.

ARTICLE VI: Discipline I.

Probation, Suspension or Expulsion of Entities or Members by the National Fraternity A.

Any entity or member in violation of the Constitution, bylaws or regulations of the National, Fraternity, the bylaws of his entity, or who shall commit acts not in the best interest of the National Fraternity as determined by the National President or Executive Committee may be: 1.

Placed on probation, or suspended by the National President (subject to approval by the Executive Committee within ten (10) days)

2.

Placed on probation or suspended by the Executive Committee by two-thirds (2/3) vote of its entire voting membership.

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Any action taken against a defendant or entity shall be stated in writing to that defendant or entity and mailed to defendant’s home address on file with the National Fraternity within seven (7) days.

4.

These penalties shall be in effect until the ensuing National Council meeting when the National Council shall take action with respect thereto. a)

B.

Any entity suspended may be assigned an alumnus to supervise, control and manage it until the National Council has met regarding the matter.

Action by a District Governor. A District Governor may place a chapter or chapter member on probation for hazing violations. The removal of such probation can be enacted by the District Governor or the National Council, as per the Constitution, at its next meetings.

C. Action by the National Council. The National Council shall review any disciplinary action of the President, Executive Committee or District Governor and may take whatever action it deems necessary.

Any adverse action taken against an entity or member by the National Council shall be by a two-thirds (2/3) vote, all actions and decisions are, by virtue of the Constitution, final. Additionally, the National Council shall also have the power to suspend or expel any member of the National Fraternity by a two-thirds (2/3) vote. Motions to suspend or expel any member must be recorded via a roll call vote.

1.

D.

Revocation of Charter. The National Council shall have the power to revoke the charter of an entity, thus expelling it from the National Fraternity.

1.

E.

Any member up for expulsion or suspension has the right to state his case either in writing or on the floor of the National Council prior to the National Council taking action.

Expulsion of an entity shall not affect an individual’s membership within the National Fraternity. Members of such an entity may be expelled by the regular process.

Notification. The National Secretary shall notify any accused, probated or suspended member or entity of the National Fraternity facing review at the National Council meeting of the sanctions that he may face according to this Constitution and by-law regarding discipline.

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Probation, Suspension or Expulsion of Members by an Undergraduate Chapter A.

Probation. The President of an undergraduate chapter shall have the right to place on probation for good cause, any member of the chapter.

1.

Any brother whose semester G.P.A. falls below 1.0 on a traditional 4.0 scale shall be automatically placed on probation until a minimum GPA is achieved.

B.

Bringing Charges For Suspension and Expulsion. If any member of a undergraduate chapter believes another member of that chapter to be in violation of the rules of the National Fraternity or chapter or to have acted not in the best interests of the National Fraternity, he may file formal written charges against the other member to the President of the chapter.

C.

Due Process 1.

After formal written charges have been filed, a copy shall be given to the defendant who has thirty (30) days to submit a written response to the charges to the chapter President.

2.

Each charge shall be alleged as specifically as possible.

3.

After the receipt of written response from the defendant or after the expiration of thirty (30) days, whichever occurs first, the President of the chapter shall specify a date not fewer than thirty (30) calendar days and not more than sixty (60) calendar days on which the defendant must have a hearing before the Judiciary Committee of the chapter.

4.

The defendant shall be entitled to defend himself or select a member of the chapter to defend him before the Judiciary Committee. The chapter shall be represented at such a hearing by a member appointed by the President.

5.

Failure of the defendant to attend the hearing shall not preclude the Judiciary Committee from holding a hearing and returning a finding of fact.

D.

Procedural Matters. At the hearing, the chairman of the Judiciary Committee shall act as judge and shall pass upon all points of law raised. He shall conduct the proceedings as closely as possible in accordance with all the customary practices of judicial bodies. The Secretary of the chapter shall take the minutes of the testimony.

E.

Enactment of Suspension or Expulsion. The findings of the Judiciary Committee shall be advisory only. These findings shall be submitted to the chapter for a vote. The chapter shall have the right to

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F.

1.

To place a member on suspension shall require a two-thirds (2/3) vote.

2.

To expel a member shall require a three-fourths (3/4) vote

3.

Should the chapter fail to obtain the requisite vote for suspension or expulsion, the defendant shall be acquitted of the charge.

4.

All members of the chapter in good standing, including the President, brothers on the Judiciary Committee and the defendant are eligible.

Right of Appeal. A member suspended or expelled by the chapter shall have thirty (30) calendar to appeal the decision of the chapter to the appellate body, the Executive Committee of the National Fraternity. There shall be no appeal beyond thirty (30) days.

1.

After the appeal has been filed, the Secretary of the chapter shall forward a copy of the minutes of the hearing, signed under oath, to the Executive Committee.

2.

Written briefs for the respective sides in the case shall be submitted to the Executive Committee within twenty (20) calendar days of the forthcoming hearing date.

3.

During the time the appeal is pending the defendant shall have all of the rights and privileges of brotherhood except that he shall lose the right to vote.

4.

The appeal shall be heard by the Executive Committee at its earliest possible convenience or its next meeting, whichever comes first.

5.

The appellate body, which is the voting membership of the Executive Committee, may take the following actions: a)

Reverse a decision of the chapter to suspend a member. This shall require a two-thirds (2/3) vote.

b)

Reverse a decision of the chapter to expel a member.

This shall require a three-fourths (3/4) vote.

c)

Let the decision stand as is. This shall require either no action by the Executive Committee or be caused by its inability to obtain the necessary votes for reversal.

G. Right of Final Appeal. In the event of adverse action to the defendant by the Executive Committee the defendant shall have the right of final appeal to the National Council.

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The appeal must be filed with Central Office within thirty (30) calendar days of the Executive Committee action.

2.

The defendant shall have the right to defend himself before this body or select a brother member to defend him.

3.

The Executive Committee shall forward the entire record of this case to the National Council for consideration.

4.

The National Council may take the following actions in regard to this matter: a)

Reverse a decision of the chapter to suspend a member. This shall require a two-thirds (2/3) vote.

b)

Reverse a decision of the chapter to expel a member.

This shall require a three-fourths (3/4) vote.

c)

Let the decision stand as is. This shall require either no action by the National Council or be caused by its inability to obtain the necessary votes for reversal.

H. Notification of Suspension or Expulsion. Written notice of the final decision of the Executive Committee or National Council shall be given to both the defendant and the chapter involved. In the case of expulsion, the National Secretary shall notify the Presidents of all entities.

ARTICLE VII: Financial Matters I.

Fees. The National Council shall set all fees of the National Fraternity as it deems proper and necessary. Alternately, the Executive Committee may set fees of the National Fraternity as it deems necessary and proper by a three-quarters (3/4) vote. All fees shall be cumulative. All fees as adopted, revised or rescinded shall be noted at least annually to all undergraduate and alumni chapters via a “Dues, Fees and Assessments Circular.” distributed by Central Office.

A.

Stipulations. All fees in effect at the time of the passage of this amendment shall continue in force until and unless changed in the above noted manner.

ARTICLE VIII — Publications of the National Fraternity I.

Publications.

A.

The Official Directory. The National Fraternity may publish from time to time a directory to be known as the Alpha Phi Delta Directory. It shall contain the name and home address of members of the National Fraternity and any other matter that may appropriately

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B.

The Kleos. The National Fraternity shall publish a journal to be known as The Kleos. It shall be devoted to entity and member activities and the expression of thoughts and exhibition of matters which advance the prestige of the National Fraternity.

C.

The Dokime. The pledges manual of the National Fraternity.

D.

The Chapter Letter. Published as-needed by Central Office, it shall serve a newsletter of National Fraternity and Interfraternity information.

ARTICLE IX — Establishment of Undergraduate Chapters I.

Undergraduate Chapters.

A.

Eligibility. An Undergraduate Chapter of the National Fraternity being established shall be made up of students attending a specific, accredited college or university offering baccalaureate degree programs.

B.

Requirements. Applications, requests or contacts to establish a chapter of National Fraternity shall be made to or forwarded to the Vice President for Expansion. It shall be the responsibility of the Vice President for Expansion to determine that a project or group meets all applicable requirements of the Constitution and bylaws of the National Fraternity.

C.

Preliminary and Pre-Chartering Procedures 1.

2.

3.

4.

The Vice President for Expansion shall notify Central Office upon preliminary starting of the establishment of a colony. He shall forward the name of project managers or colony leaders to Central Office immediately.

The Vice President for Expansion shall implement the indoctrination process.

Upon satisfactorily completing the colony’s indoctrination period and meeting the requirements of the Ritual, the Vice President for Expansion shall notify the Central Office of the full colony roster including names, addresses and phone numbers. Together with this roster shall be the initiation fee for colony members. At this time the members of the colony shall become brothers of the National Fraternity.

As soon as possible, Central Office shall present the initiates with colony certificates of membership which will be replaced with formal membership certificates after the approval of a chapter charter by the National Council or Executive Committee.

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Membership requirements and procedures set forth herein shall pertain only to colonies of the National Fraternity.

Chartering Procedures 1.

E.

The Vice President for Expansion shall present a petition to charter a colony as a chapter of the National Fraternity to the National Council or Executive Committee. A colony shall exist for at least one (1) year and have at least seven (7) members before chartering may be considered. Prior to chartering, a colony shall pay a chartering fee.

2. After approval of a charter Central Office shall issue a charter to the new chapter as soon as practicable.

3. Founding members for the purposes of chartering shall consist of any undergraduate member of the National Fraternity on campus at the time of chartering or during the colonization process.

Requirements of Local Fraternities Seeking Affiliation. A local fraternity seeking affiliation with the National Fraternity may be admitted after complying with any and all constitutional requirements.

1.

F.

The undergraduates of that local fraternity shall pay an initiation fee to the National Fraternity.

2. The alumni of the local fraternity in good standing with that local fraternity shall be subject to all of the obligations of active alumni in the National Fraternity.

3. All assets of the affiliating local group shall be transferred to the name of the new chapter of the National Fraternity.

4. The National Fraternity shall assume none of the liabilities of the affiliating local fraternity.

Names of Chapters. The chapters of the National Fraternity shall be named in the order of their chartering according to the letters of the Greek alphabet. After all of the Greek alphabet has been used the chapters shall start with second letter of the Greek alphabet and the prefix Beta and continue through the Greek alphabet again (e.g. Beta Beta, Beta Gamma…; Gamma Beta, Gamma Gamma…; Delta Beta, Delta Gamma…; etc.)

G. Reactivation of Undergraduate Chapters. An undergraduate chapter shall be eligible for reactivation when it has at least seven (7) undergraduate members and has been existing in its current incarnation for at least one (1) year. Reactivation shall be enacted by the National Council or Executive Committee by a majority vote.

Prior to reactivation, a chapter shall pay a reactivation fee.

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Alumni Clubs A.

B.

II.

Establishment. Alumni clubs may be established in any county, parish, city or township in the world. There shall not be any more than one alumni club in any city or township.

1.

Requests to establish such an alumni club shall be made or forwarded to the Vice President for Expansion.

2.

A proposed alumni club shall exist for at least six (6) months and have at least seven (7) members before petitioning for a charter. Prior to chartering, the proposed alumni club shall pay a chartering fee.

3.

The application or petition to establish an alumni club shall be approved for chartering by the National Council or Executive Committee by a majority vote.

4.

After approval of a charter Central Office shall issue a charter to the alumni club as soon as practicable.

Requirements for Alumni Clubs of Local Fraternities Seeking Affiliation. Whenever a local fraternity is granted affiliation with the National Fraternity its alumni club may become an alumni club of the National Fraternity in accordance with provision of the preceding section of this article. It shall not have a separate alumni club if one is already in existence in that area. If that is the case the members shall become affiliated as members of the existing alumni club of the National Fraternity. The National Fraternity shall assume no liability for the affiliating alumni club or its members.

Alumni Associations

A.

Establishment. Alumni associations may be established or based on any chapter of Alpha Phi Delta. There shall not be more than one (1) alumni association for any chapter.

1.

Application to form an alumni association shall be made to Central Office in writing.

2.

A proposed alumni association shall exist for at least six (6) months and have at least seven (7) members before petitioning for a charter. Prior to chartering, the proposed alumni association shall pay a per capita chartering fee.

3.

The application for an alumni association shall be considered for approval by the National Council or Executive Committee. Approval shall be by a majority vote of the National Council or Executive Committee.

4.

After approval of the application, Central Office shall issue a charter after payment of a fee equal to the current

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III.

Reactivation of Alumni Chapters. An alumni chapter shall be eligible for reactivation when it has at least seven (7) members and has been existing in its current incarnation for at least six (6) months.

Reactivation shall be enacted by the National Council or Executive Committee by a majority vote. Prior to reactivation, an alumni chapter shall pay a reactivation fee.

ARTICLE XI — MISCELLANEOUS I.

Ladies Auxiliary Groups. Alumni clubs shall have the privilege of sponsoring ladies auxiliary groups to foster the aims and purposes of the National Fraternity.

II.

Faculty Advisors. Where possible an undergraduate chapter shall have a faculty advisor who shall act in an advisory capacity between the undergraduate chapter and the school. The faculty advisor need not be a member of the National Fraternity.

ARTICLE XII — AMENDMENTS I.

Amendments.

A.

Amendment to these bylaws may be enacted and incorporated as per regulations set down in the Constitution.

Note: When the term “chapter” is used it is assumed to be ‘undergraduate chapter,’ unless otherwise stated. Alumni Chapters refer to alumni clubs and alumni associations.

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