DELTA PHI The Path Forward Campaign | Spring 2022
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Brothers: Our suspension was painful, no doubt about it. Returning to The Hill is a Herculean effort, but we are up to the task. We are Delta Phi. Regaining recognition isn’t just about staying at Cornell. It’s about reinventing ourselves. What happened to us and other fraternities told us change is needed. Our traditions are not static. Some of you remember wearing coat and tie to dinner. When a new generation arrived with new standards, we left coat and tie behind. Young men matriculating at Cornell today are looking for something different in fraternity life. We have an opportunity to bring the Pi chapter into the 21st century while keeping the essence of the Delta Phi brotherhood. Like you, my time at Llenroc played a major role in my formative years. I remember organizing a charity concert in our backyard with two sororities featuring a rock group with chart hits. We called it “Llawnroc”. Everyone had a great time and thousands of dollars were raised for Amnesty International. I learned about permit-
ting, insurance, contract negotiation, city-college relations, leadership, project management, and so much more. Delta Phi gave me an education I couldn’t get in the classroom. I am writing to ask for your support. As we navigate the process to repopulate the house, Llenroc will be under capacity. However, expenses like property taxes, lawn care, and utilities continue. Your Board of Trustees has also formed a plan to bring Delta Phi back to prominence on campus. As you decide how much to donate, think of today’s need and the future’s call. But also remember what Llenroc and Delta Phi meant to you during your years in Ithaca and the friendships you made at 100 Cornell Avenue. The Executive Board is dedicated to keeping Pi chapter at Cornell and Llenroc in our possession. We thank you in advance for your generosity. Yours in the Bond,
Derek Edinger, Π’91 President, Cornell Delta Phi Association
Delta Phi Fraternity at Cornell University | Alumni Relations Office | P.O. Box 876 | Ithaca, NY 14851