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2021 General Convention in Pittsburgh
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.
Phi Delta Theta Installs Virginia Kappa at Radford University
On April 24, 2021, the men of the Virginia Kappa Emerging Chapter were initiated into Phi Delta Theta. That evening, the officiating ceremony members presented the men with their charter during the installation ceremony in the Hurlburt Student Center Auditorium at Radford University. Virginia Kappa is the tenth Phi Delta Theta chapter installed in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Leading the weekend’s initiation and installation ceremonies were the Fraternity’s General Council President Dr. Chris W. Brussalis, Delta North Province President Austin Deray, and Leadership Consultants Corbin Lovelady and Devin Thornton.
Following the presentation of their charter, several constituents made remarks.
Virginia Kappa President Evan Walker reflected upon his time as a member. “One of the best aspects of our Phi Delta Theta chapter is that we are all unique, but this organization has bonded us all together through similar values and moral codes. With this blessing, we can forge our own path at Radford, and I’m confident we can overcome any obstacle. I’m so proud to be brothers with all of you men.”
Support Anti-Hazing Coalition
This morning, NBC’s TODAY Show featured the Anti-Hazing Coalition and members of PUSH (Parents United to Stop Hazing), the Fraternity and Sorority Political Action Committee (FSPAC), and others who were on Capitol Hill today to support the END ALL Hazing Act (H.R.3267) and the REACH Act (H.R.662/S.706) to provide greater transparency through the reporting of all hazing acts on a college campus. Included in the group are Jim and Evelyn Piazza who joined us this summer at Kleberg.
Please help support Phi Delta Theta’s efforts to end hazing through education, transparency and accountability. Consider making a donation today.
Parents United to Stop Hazing Initiative (PUSH) Presentation Recap from Phi Delta Theta on Vimeo.
We Are Phi Delt: Days of Giving at Kleberg
This week, over 1,000 Phi Delts are currently in Oxford, Ohio for the best immersion leadership experience offered in the realm of Greek life: The Kleberg Emerging Leaders Institute.
To support their experience, we are calling upon our alumni, students, family and friends to come together in support of the mission of Phi Delta Theta through the #WeArePhiDelt Days of Giving campaign.
In commemoration of our founding year, we have set a goal of raising 1,848 donors in the four days of the conference. Will you answer the call and be 1 of 1,848? https://give.phideltatheta.org/
Honor your Phi Delt experience today! Be 1 of 1,848 donors who makes an impact on the lives of every Phi Delt. Step up to the challenge at https://t.co/ssjcPjS06A. #WeArePhiDelt #Kleberg pic.twitter.com/Ssai6AmiU2
— Phi Delta Theta (@phidelt) July 26, 2019
Phi Delta Theta Installs Pennsylvania Sigma at Millersville University
Phi Delta Theta Fraternity is excited to announce the installation of the Pennsylvania Sigma Chapter at Millersville University in Millersville, Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania Sigma was colonized on October 20, 2017. The colony worked diligently to recruit new members and build bonds within the Fraternity & Sorority community at Millersville University. Their successful petition to the General Council of Phi Delta Theta led to their initiation, chartering, and installation on the weekend of May 3-4, 2019.
On May 3, Pennsylvania Sigma Colony members gathered at a private location in order to be initiated into the Fraternity. Led by General Council Member-at-Large David Almacy, the ceremony was performed by Tyler Wilson (Colony Development Specialist), Alex Atkinson (Director of Expansion), Matthew Groff (Epsilon South Province President), Ryan Egan (CAB Chairman), and a host of alumni.
On May 4, the colony members, local alumni, University Fraternity and Sorority Life Administrators, GHQ representatives, friends, and family gathered on the campus of Millersville University for their installation ceremony. The ceremony was presided over by General Council Member-at-Large David Almacy and attendees heard from university staff, alumni, and undergraduate members of the chapter including Gasser Abousaif, chapter vice president and All Greek Council president, incoming chapter president Tyler Humphries (pictured below) and John Carrasquillo, (Bond #375, Pennsylvania Mu) who transferred from Widener University and first introduced the idea of establishing a chapter at Millersville.
Phi Delts Advocate for Greek Issues on Capitol Hill
President of the General Council Chris Brussalis, Member-at-Large David Almacy, and Chief Operating Officer Sean Wagner, along with student representatives Trevor Guthrie (CA Xi), Pascal Boctor (CA Chi), and Ben Birnbach (MD Alpha) met with Senator Mike Braun (IN Beta) and other members of Congress to discuss freedom of association and anti-hazing legislation.
Indiana Senator Mike Braun, Wabash ’76, recently sent a letter to the president of Harvard University explaining why disbanding single-sex groups is actually detrimental to the communities that Harvard is claiming to try to protect.
LiveLikeLou’s Suzanne Alexander to Speak at GWU ALS Townhall
The DC Alpha Chapter of Phi Delta Theta at George Washington University will be hosting an ALS Town Hall on Saturday, February 16th from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM on campus in Duques Hall 151 located at 2201 G St NW, Washington, DC.
Suzanne Alexander, Founder of the LiveLikeLou Foundation, will be the keynote speaker. This is a great opportunity to come hear her speak and learn more about Phi Delt’s partnership with LiveLikeLou in the fight against ALS.
DC/MD/VA Province Retreat
Phi Delta Theta International Fraternity announced that it will host 22 province retreats throughout North America with the help of the Fraternity’s regional volunteers including Province Presidents and Chapter Advisory Board (CAB) members in the early months of 2019. The initiative is expected to at least triple the current attendance and impact of the Phi Delta Theta Leadership and Ethics Academy.
The Washington, DC, Maryland and Virginia Province Retreat will be hosted by the Maryland Alpha chapter on the campus of the University of Maryland in College Park on Sunday, February 13 at 9 AM. The day will consist of guest speakers such as LiveLikeLou’s Suzanne Alexander, leadership training, strategic planning, idea sharing, networking with other chapter members and alumni. At least five delegates from the following chapters will be in attendance:
GAMMA SOUTH PROVINCE
Maryland Alpha – University of Maryland
Maryland Beta – McDaniel College
Maryland Gamma – Washington College
Maryland Delta – Johns Hopkins University
DELTA NORTH PROVINCE
District of Columbia Alpha – George Washington University
Virginia Beta – University of Virginia
Virginia Gamma – Randolph Macon College
Virginia Iota – Old Dominion University
General Province Retreat Information
https://www.phideltatheta.org/members/the-academy/province-retreats/
Register for DC/MD/VA Province Retreat
https://phide.lt/mdvapr
An Open Letter: “Love of the Flag…”
January 6, 2021
Dear Presidential Site Friends, Neighbors, and fellow Citizens,
Today’s demonstrations began as an expression of first amendment rights. But the afternoon’s violence at the U.S. Capitol was an unacceptable assault on our American system of self-government, and merits formal condemnation and censure. We deserve better as a country, and we must hold each other accountable if we are to carry on this grand experiment in self-government started by the founders over two centuries ago.
Political strife has wracked our country before—and will again—but our greatest strength remains in the rule of law, and the bulwark of justice embodied in our constitution. Few American presidents have articulated these core principles as thoughtfully and persuasively as Benjamin Harrison, as he did post-presidency in Old Forge, New York, on July 27, 1895. The following excerpt, while lengthy, is well worth reading: