2020 National Awards Convention Cancelled
For the first time since World War II, the summer convention of the fraternity was cancelled due to the pandemic and COVID-19 restrictions. The 98th annual convening of the fraternity was scheduled for the Red Lion Resort in Harrisburg, Pa.in August. The fraternity was saddened to make this decision but really had no choice amid all the restrictions of holding large gatherings. The fraternity plans to hold the 98th convention next summer 2021 in Lancaster, Pa. at the newly remodeled Wyndham Resort (see details on back page). The fraternity tried to replace some of the physical gatherings with several virtual events during the convention dates. A virtual Alumnus Emeritus gathering was held on August 8 on Zoom. While the physical event has always been a luncheon at Convention drawing 20–30 brothers who have attained senior status of being in the fraternity for 50 or more years, the virtual gathering drew over 100 such brothers. National President Sal Flagiello gave a state of the fraternity address to the attendees (see more on page 14). Also on the same Saturday when the fraternity holds the grandest event of the year by awarding national awards, a virtual awards night was held chaired by National Secretary Fr. James Lentini. The event was live streamed. Pioneer Awards were given to Epsilon Omicron, Andrew Pelser; Epsilon Pi, Nathaniel Pine. Expansion Awards were given to Jacob Foster for Epsilon Pi; Richard Barnes for Epsilon Omicron.
WINNERS! Outstanding Chapter Beta Lambda, St. Francis (Loretto) Most Improved Chapter Beta Xi, NJIT Outstanding Community Service Epsilon Gamma, St. Joseph Outstanding Alumni Association Epsilon Gamma AA, St. Joseph Outstanding Alumnus Mike Young, Beta Eta ‘85
Photo by Matthew Dixon
Outstanding Undergraduate Evan Fernandez, Delta Theta Outstanding Alumni Club North Jersey Alumni Club Outstanding District Delaware Valley
ABOVE: Epsilon Gamma alumni brothers gather with the chapter undergrads from St. Joseph’s to proudly display their award — Outstanding Alumni Association and the chapter’s Community Service Award for 2019 and 2020. RIGHT: On October 10, 2020, brothers from Delta Theta Chapter, including Outstanding Undergraduate Evan Fernandez, paid a visit to Central Office. National Secretary Fr. James Lentini took the visitors to an Italian restaurant, and there he presented Brother Fernandez with his Outstanding Undergraduate plaque, surrounded by several of his brothers. Pictured left to right are: Michael Flynn, Evan Fernandez, Tyler Migliore, and David Boley.
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KLEOS-The Magazine of Alpha Phi Delta, November 2020
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