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Virginia Lambda Installation at George Mason University
The Phi Delta Theta Fraternity is pleased to officially welcome the Virginia Lambda Chapter as the newest fraternity at George Mason University. After induction in November 2021 and months of hard work, the emerging chapter was approved by the Phi Delta Theta General Council to receive their charter in November 2023.
On Friday, November 17, 2023, 33 new members were initiated into the Phi Delta Theta Fraternity at the Naval Lodge, No.4 located at 330 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC.
The next morning, Virginia Lambda officially received their charter from Phi Delta Theta General Council President David Almacy. The Installation ceremony took place at the Lorton Volunteer Firehouse, 7701 Armistead Road in Lorton, VA and was well attended by family, friends and members of the George Mason community.
After a short ceremony and presentation of the charter, remarks were made by Virginia Lambda Chapter President Alex Williams, Phi Delta Theta Fraternity staff member Ian Zimmerman, Chapter Advisory Board Chairman Henry Heren, Phil McDaniel (Delta Upsilon, University of Central Florida), Associate Director of Student Involvement for Fraternity and Sorority Life at George Mason, Delta North Province President Austin A. Deray, and Phi Delta Theta General Council President David Almacy.
Thanks to everyone who attended both events for your support of our newest local chapter. We look forward to seeing what they will accomplish next.
Phi Delta Theta Lobbies in Support of Stop Campus Hazing Act
Phi Delta Theta is a values-based organization that is committed to promoting a culture of responsibility in our chapters, and we remain vigilant in our efforts to protect the safety of our members and guests. Phi Delta Theta has long battled the societal issue of hazing through policy and education. On November 15, 2023, Phi Delta Theta stood on Capitol Hill in support of the Stop Campus Hazing Act (S.2901, H.R. 5646), which will require each institution of higher education that receives federal student aid to maintain and update biannually a website page that discloses student organization violations of the institution’s code of conduct that threaten the safety of students.
Phi Delta Theta Executive Vice President and CEO Sean Wagner joined to lobby with our partners at the Anti-Hazing Coalition and the Max Gruver Foundation. They met with several elected officials, including Brother Dusty Johnson, South Dakota ’99, U.S. Representative for South Dakota, and Senate Co-Sponsor, Senator Amy Klobuchar, Minnesota, to help spread the word about the Stop Campus Hazing Act.
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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Phi Delta Theta Installs New Chapter at Old Dominion University
On January 7, 2018, the Virginia Iota Colony at Old Dominion University began the process of becoming an official Phi Delta Theta chapter. What made Virginia Iota’s journey unique from others was their beginning as an interest group as opposed to the typical Phi Delta Theta expansion model. The colony faced the obstacles of becoming a colony, and later a chapter, without the on-site guidance of two expansion consultants.
With the support from Colony Development Specialist Tyler Wilson, Colony Advisory Board Members Jeremy Laws, Kevin Rice, and Dr. Scott Swail, and the Old Dominion University Student Involvement Office, installation weekend became a reality on the weekend of November 16-17, 2018.
2018 General Convention in San Antonio
The 82nd Biennial General Convention will take place June 21-24, 2018 at the Grand Hyatt San Antonio in Texas. It will be a momentous celebration for Phi Delta Theta as Phis convene from around the world to meet in the true spirit of The Bond of Phi Delta Theta and enact the supreme legislative powers of the Fraternity.
The 2018 Convention is located just steps away from San Antonio’s River Walk and the iconic Alamo. The historic downtown offers plenty of entertainment and shopping venues, plus events to allow brothers to reconnect with old acquaintances while connecting for the first time with other Brothers in the Bond.
As an alumni club, we are encouraged to take part in all festivities, including a special Alumni Club Roundtable that will be held at 3 PM on Thursday, June 21, prior to the start of the Convention.
Austin Deray, CAB Chairman for the men of DC Alpha at The George Washington University, will be representing the Phi Delta Theta Washington, DC Alumni Club as our voting delegate at Convention. Jason Schwemer will be the alternate delegate.
We hope that you will consider joining us in San Antonio, as well!
Phi Delt Casino Night at UMD
The men of Phi Delta Theta and the women of Alpha Phi at the University of Maryland are excited to host the 7th Annual Casino Night philanthropy event on March 9th, as well as the 4th Annual Parents and Alumni Casino Night on the evening of March 10th. All proceeds from the event will be donated towards the LiveLikeLou Foundation for ALS, Terps Against Hunger, and the Alpha Phi Foundation.
Alumni Event Details
The second night, Saturday, March 10th from 6 PM – 10 PM, is open exclusively to parents and alumni and will include a night of games, music, silent auction, and cocktail style hors d’oeuvres. This event will be held at Terrapin’s Turf, 4410 Knox Rd, College Park, MD. A wide variety of non-alcoholic beverages, beer, wine, and spirits will be available.
The Maryland Alpha chapter of Phi Delta Theta is hopeful that they will be able to surpass the $27,000 raised last year, setting a target of $30,000 for this year’s event. With your help, they will be able to make this year a success.
Below is a breakdown of donation levels and the benefits of each.
- Donors with a contribution of any size will be recognized in our event booklet.
- Our Bronze evel donors with contributions of $100 on the event t-shirt that will be sold the night of the event.
- Our Silver level donors with contributions of $200 will be receive the bronze level benefits plus recognition on a banner to be draped from the front of the chapter house leading up to, and during the event.
- Our Gold level donors with contributions of $500 or more will receive the Silver level benefits with the addition of being an honorary table sponsor.
If you wish to contribute to the event, please do so via their online fundraising campaign at: https://umd.crowdchange.co/2238
Please use the comments section provided on the donation page to let people know that you donated!
We look forward to seeing you there!
The Brothers of Phi Delta Theta and Sisters of Alpha Phi
Casino Night Chairs
Jesse Doris & Lexie Adams
Email: jesse.doris@comcast.net
Regional Recruitment Workshop Hosted at GWU
In an effort to increase the opportunities for undergraduate and alumni volunteers to receive high quality recruitment education and training, Phi Delta Theta is offering five regional Recruitment Workshops throughout the year.
Phi Delta Theta is partnering with Phired Up Productions to offer both Social Excellence Training as well as Dynamic Recruitment Training. Each Workshop runs from 10 AM to 4:30 PM on the day of the event.
We are thrilled that the first was hosted in Washington, DC on January 27, 2018 by the men of the District of Columbia Alpha Colony at George Washington University.
More info about the workshops can be found here:
https://www.phideltatheta.org/2017/12/registration-open-five-regional-recruitment-workshops/
Phi Delt DC Walks to Defeat ALS
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is more commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease. Lou Gehrig was not only a legendary New York Yankee, he was also a Brother in the Bond of Phi Delta Theta.
To honor Brother Gehrig’s memory and to help fight this horrible disease and provide resources to those currently affected by it, the Phi Delta Theta Washington, DC Alumni Club formed a team to participate in the annual “Walk to Defeat ALS” consisting of undergraduates, alumni and other supporters.
On Saturday, October 14, 2017, members of our team walked three miles around the Washington Monument Grounds in Washington, DC. Walkers included Phi Delt alumni and members of the DC Alpha Colony of Phi Delta Theta located at George Washington University.
Support the DC Alumni Club team “Phi Delta Theta DC” by visiting:
http://web.alsa.org/goto/phideltdc17
Whether or not you were able to walk with us, please consider joining our fight. Let’s do it for Brother Lou!
