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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).
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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 Alumnus Mike Young, Beta Eta ‘85
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.
Matthew Dixon (Epsilon Gamma ’15), of Massapequa, N.Y., is shown here receiving the 2020 Outstanding Alumni Association of the National Fraternity for the Epsilon Gamma Alumni Association during a visit to Central Office on August 24, 2020. Brother Dixon holds the office of President of the Association, and graduated St. Joseph College, Patchogue Campus, in 2017.
William Sanacore of Epsilon Gamma Chapter, a student at St. Joseph CollegePatchogue Campus, receives the 2020 Outstanding Community Service Award of the National Fraternity during a visit to Central Office on August 24, 2020. Brother Sanacore holds the office of Sergeant at Arms in his Chapter, and is a Nursing major in his senior year.
The brothers of Gamma Mu Chapter (Stockton State) are all smiles as they celebrate their District (Delaware Valley District) winning the 2020 Outstanding District Award. Brother Dylan DeGraw, second from left, holds the award proudly. He is flanked by Nicholas Roman (far left), Justin Matthews (center), Andrew Ventura (second from right) and Daniel Yu (far right, holding the Shield of Alpha Phi Delta). This photo was taken on September 6, as several brothers gathered for a deferred initiation ceremony Mike Young proudly displays the
Outstanding Alumnus Award plaque.
Nicole Young, daughter of Mike Young, Beta Eta ‘85, received the Sirchio Family Scholarship from the APD Foundation, which was presented to her by sponsor Mike Sirchio, Delta Psi 2002. Proud parents Mike and Pik-Kei Young look on.
