The 79th Biennial General Convention of the Phi Delta Theta Fraternity took place from July 5-8, 2012 at the Crystal Gateway Marriott in Arlington, Virginia. It was a packed few days for hundreds of Phis, their families and guests.

Highlights included dinner for General Officers with General and Mrs. Washington at their Mount Vernon Estate, the laying of a memorial wreath at Arlington National Cemetery, presenting Ryan Zimmerman of the Washington Nationals with the Lou Gehrig Memorial Award on the field at Nationals Park prior to the Colorado Rockies game with 300+ Phi Delts in the stands, tours of the United States Capitol and the Pentagon, recognizing chapters and alumni volunteers with excellence and service awards, and an entertaining and inspiring evening sponsored by the Phi Delta Theta Foundation on the rooftop of 101 Constitution Avenue featuring fraternity leaders and the comedy improv group “Capitol Steps.”

Of course, there was also fraternity business to attend to such as voting on important legislation, debating issues, and the election of the General Council for the 2012-14 biennium. Congratulations to our new president Chris Lapple, and fellow General Council members Rich Fabritius, Jeff Davis, Chris Brussalis and Moe Stephens!

Below is the slideshow that was shown during the Grand Banquet on Saturday night which is a perfect recap of the week’s activities. Thanks to Sean Wagner, Steve Good and all of the Phi Delta Theta GHQ staff, Washington, DC alumni club representatives and everyone who contributed to ensure a terrific event. Safe travels back home!

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