As the world began to reopen this summer, Phi Delta Theta was excited to help reactivate the fraternal experience safely by hosting the rescheduled 83rd Biennial Convention from July 19–22, 2021 at the Wyndham Grand in Downtown Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

A later date allowed for the broadest distribution of vaccines for would-be attendees, and a larger facility provided more space to accommodate the program and ensured that attendees followed proper social distancing requirements at the time of the event. Those who chose not to join the meeting in-person were able to experience portions of the event streamed via the Fraternity’s social media accounts.

Regardless of restrictions, the General Convention continued to commemorate Phi Delta Theta and its legislative body. The Convention represented a return to normal after a challenging year and a celebration of the hard work of our staff, volunteers, chapters, and members.

The Biennial Convention offers a unique opportunity for Phis of all ages from many parts of the world to meet in the true spirit of the Bond. Since 1880, the General Convention has held all supreme and legislative powers of the Fraternity. The Convention has three main responsibilities and powers. They include:

1. Electing the General Council
2. Consideration of judicial matters
3. Enacting laws for the regulation of the Fraternity, since only the General Convention may amend the Ritual, Constitution, and General Statutes of the Fraternity.

The 2021 Convention was located in the heart of the Downtown Pittsburgh Cultural District. The Steel City was booming and offered plenty of entertainment and events that will allowed brothers to reconnect with old acquaintances while connecting for the first time with other Brothers in the Bond.

Tyler Wilson, represented the Phi Delta Theta Washington, DC Alumni Club as our voting delegate at Convention.

Photos from 83rd General Convention in Pittsburgh are available here:
https://flic.kr/s/aHsmWjUszd