First Thursdays with the Phis
Phi Delta Theta is excited to introduce First Thursdays with the Phis, an alumni engagement initiative that works to gather Phis on the first Thursday evening of each month (beginning Thursday, March 3, 2022), in consistent locations, starting at the same time (6 PM), in an ever-growing list of cities across North America.
Whether you are new to the Washington, DC area, a long-time resident, seeking to build your network, or enjoy meeting other local Phis, Phi Delta Theta wants you to have a place in your city where you can enjoy brotherhood on the first Thursday evening of the month. The Phi Delt network is powerful, and we know that those who attend these informal gatherings will find great value in broadening their connections.
We will be meeting at:
T.J. STONES GRILLHOUSE AND TAPROOM
608 Montgomery Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 548-1004
tjstones.com
Look for the tabletop Phi Delt flag when you arrive and check in to win one of our monthly incentives!
https://phideltatheta.org/get-involved/first-thursdays-with-the-phis/
Phi Delta Theta Establishes Virginia Lambda Emerging Chapter at George Mason University
Phi Delta Theta has formally inducted the Virginia Lambda Emerging Chapter at George Mason University, the Commonwealth’s largest public research university. The induction was the culmination of Recruitment Specialist Robbie Nunes’ three months of recruitment efforts to find students that were looking to discover the greatest versions of themselves. In pursuing this goal, Nunes was able to recruit thirty men who are determined to establish themselves as strong and capable leaders looking to embody the ideals of Phi Delta Theta.
The strong foundation of this emerging chapter was started from scratch on campus, with founders being recruited while the George Mason University community readjusted to student life in a post-pandemic world. Despite this challenge, Nunes was able to find men who not only wanted to embrace the Cardinal Principles of Phi Delta Theta, but also to enact positive change within the Greek community at George Mason.
“Establishing an emerging chapter as the world navigated a return to normalcy was a tricky task,” said Nunes. “However, discovering strong men of character on Mason’s campus who are willing to create a foundation for Phi Delta Theta and be a positive agent of change made this task something that could not only be accomplished, but something that I believe will provide a positive future for the Mason community as a whole.”
The Virginia Lambda founders were supported by an extremely welcoming alumni community that was ready and willing to demonstrate to these young men how Phi Delta Theta could enrich their lives. Thanks to this strong alumni network, a recruitment process filled with persistence, and a great group of founders, the Virginia Lambda Emerging Chapter was officially inducted by Delta North Province President Austin A. Deray on November 21, 2021.
The men of the Virginia Lambda Emerging Chapter are eager to keep building. “It is time to put these words to action,” said Virginia Lambda President Braydon Beckwith in his remarks during the ceremony. “With the amount of talent, knowledge, and wisdom I see in this room, I am confident we are shaping phenomenal leaders now and for years to come.”
Phi Delta Theta congratulates the founders of Virginia Lambda and applauds them as they begin their journey toward their installation as a chapter.
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Source: Phi Delta Theta Fraternity, The Scroll, 11.20.2021
George Mason University Welcomes Phi Delta Theta
Phi Delt Arrives at George Mason University
How You Can Help
The Chapter Advisory Board
Our team will reach out to those interested to share more about our volunteer opportunities and connect you with those already in place. Our goal is to develop a diverse collection of volunteers: men/women, Phi Delts/non-Phi Delts, Phi Delts from multiple chapters, in-person/virtual, etc.
Sponsor a Virginia Lambda New Member
All transactions are non-tax deductible and are used to directly offset new member and initiation dues that are billed to the emerging chapter.
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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.
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: