Alpha Delta National Fraternity
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Alpha Delta National Fraternity (ΑΔ) is a nationally incorporated
, fraternity
that was founded out of a need to help keep young men out of trouble by holding before them a standard of manhood that would withstand the test of the ages. Initially formulated by 14 men representing four universities in the Henley Park Hotel
in Washington D.C. on August 4, 2007, Alpha Delta upholds that its purpose is a fraternity of college men in recognition that service to mankind is not only an obligation, but a higher calling. Yet while Alpha Delta has a high standard in service, it maintains many academic and social opportunities for its brothers.
Alpha Delta is based on the principles of Leadership
, Brotherhood
, and Service
.
(University of Maine, Drexel University, Duquesne University). The fraternity also holds to the values prescribed by Alpha Phi Omega founder and first national president Frank Reed Horton
upon the creation of Alpha Phi Omega and therefore claims him as spiritual founder. The second national president H. Roe Bartle is also claimed as a spiritual founder. Alpha Delta was founded to uphold a standard of manhood set by the founders that would withstand the test of time. They ensure that although Alpha Delta is not a service fraternity for logistical reasons, the sole purpose of Alpha Delta is to provide service to mankind in four areas: to the brotherhood, to the university, to the community, and to the nation.
to discuss the beginnings of the national fraternity. Along with the name of the national fraternity, Alpha Delta, the brothers also discussed and came to a formal conclusion on the following:
We, the undersigned chapters, are committed to independence from National Alpha Phi Omega.
Under the principles set forth by Frank Reed Horton, we are committed to establishing a new national fraternity.
With recognition that service is a civic duty of college men; our fraternity shall be a social fraternity with a primary
devotion to Service and Brotherhood.
Furthermore:
We are committed to the history, tradition, and values of individual chapters.
We are committed to following our respective college’s or university’s policies concerning social organizations.
We are committed to safeguarding all proceedings of the committee.
We welcome each of the all-male chapters to petition the committee for involvement with the new fraternity.
We are committed to the governing body as the voice and authority of the group. We are committed to fundraising for the new
fraternity.
This became known as the founding date of Alpha Delta National Fraternity upon their declaration of freedom from APO Nationals.
, Massachusetts to discuss the specific details of the new fraternity they had created. This became known as the "Voting of the Fraternity Symbols." Numerous important decisions were made during this convention, including the careful selection of the fraternity symbols, which would ultimately guide the fraternity in the proper direction of preserving Frank Reed Horton's true vision. Among the fraternity values crafted on this day were the fraternity bird (the Great Horned Owl
), the fraternity jewel (onyx
), the fraternity flower (daffodil), the fraternity tree (Giant Sequoia
), and the fraternity colors (forest green, old gold
, and onyx black
). The fraternity crest and pin were suggested at this time, but were created by Pi Chi Chapter at a later date. The crest was eventually redesigned by Jessica Lewis, a friend of Zeta Theta chapter.
. This fraternity is dedicated to developing leadership by providing service, forging the bonds of brotherhood regardless of race, creed, or background, and developing an understanding that service to mankind is not only an obligation, but a higher calling.
, Pi Chi at Duquesne University
, and Sigma Xi at University of Maine
. After breaking from Alpha Phi Omega, the chapters of Alpha Delta were determined to continue their rich chapter history and decided to keep their chapter letters. The first non-founding chapter of Alpha Delta National Fraternity will be Alpha Beta chapter. Alpha Delta National Fraternity also has a colony at Indiana University of Pennsylvania
. They are the only Alpha Delta Chapter that still has a standing Alpha Phi Omega Chapter on the same campus.
Incorporation (business)
Incorporation is the forming of a new corporation . The corporation may be a business, a non-profit organisation, sports club, or a government of a new city or town...
, fraternity
Fraternities and sororities
Fraternities and sororities are fraternal social organizations for undergraduate students. In Latin, the term refers mainly to such organizations at colleges and universities in the United States, although it is also applied to analogous European groups also known as corporations...
that was founded out of a need to help keep young men out of trouble by holding before them a standard of manhood that would withstand the test of the ages. Initially formulated by 14 men representing four universities in the Henley Park Hotel
Henley Park Hotel
The Henley Park Hotel is a 96 room boutique style hotel located on 10th street and Massachusetts Avenue NW in Washington, DC. It features an upscale restaurant, Couer De Lion, and is noted for its unique architecture. It is a Historic Hotel of America....
in Washington D.C. on August 4, 2007, Alpha Delta upholds that its purpose is a fraternity of college men in recognition that service to mankind is not only an obligation, but a higher calling. Yet while Alpha Delta has a high standard in service, it maintains many academic and social opportunities for its brothers.
Alpha Delta is based on the principles of Leadership
Leadership
Leadership has been described as the “process of social influence in which one person can enlist the aid and support of others in the accomplishment of a common task". Other in-depth definitions of leadership have also emerged.-Theories:...
, Brotherhood
Fraternity
A fraternity is a brotherhood, though the term usually connotes a distinct or formal organization. An organization referred to as a fraternity may be a:*Secret society*Chivalric order*Benefit society*Friendly society*Social club*Trade union...
, and Service
Community service
Community service is donated service or activity that is performed by someone or a group of people for the benefit of the public or its institutions....
.
History
Alpha Delta was founded on August 4, 2007, but by the end of the first stages, the fraternity would have 22 founders from three different all-male chapters of Alpha Phi OmegaAlpha Phi Omega
Alpha Phi Omega is the largest collegiate fraternity in the United States, with chapters at over 350 campuses, an active membership of approximately 17,000 students, and over 350,000 alumni members...
(University of Maine, Drexel University, Duquesne University). The fraternity also holds to the values prescribed by Alpha Phi Omega founder and first national president Frank Reed Horton
Frank Reed Horton
Frank Reed Horton , was a United States educator. He is best known as the founder and first national president of Alpha Phi Omega, an international service fraternity....
upon the creation of Alpha Phi Omega and therefore claims him as spiritual founder. The second national president H. Roe Bartle is also claimed as a spiritual founder. Alpha Delta was founded to uphold a standard of manhood set by the founders that would withstand the test of time. They ensure that although Alpha Delta is not a service fraternity for logistical reasons, the sole purpose of Alpha Delta is to provide service to mankind in four areas: to the brotherhood, to the university, to the community, and to the nation.
2006 Alpha Phi Omega National Convention
Starting at the Alpha Phi Omega National Convention in 2006, on December 29, numerous all-male chapters of the fraternity gathered together, feeling alienated and isolated, to discuss the option of creating a new direction that would protect the truest intentions of founder Frank Reed Horton by continuing to spread his principles and standard of manhood. This new direction culminated in the formation of a new national fraternity due to an ideological split between the all-male chapters and the national fraternity. The new fraternity would continue to hold community service at the highest of its ideals, but also preserve their respective chapters rich all-male heritage.The Washington, D.C. Convention
On August 4, 2007, at the "First Conference of the All-Male Congress," four chapters of Alpha Phi Omega gathered at the Henley Park Hotel in Washington, D.C.Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C., formally the District of Columbia and commonly referred to as Washington, "the District", or simply D.C., is the capital of the United States. On July 16, 1790, the United States Congress approved the creation of a permanent national capital as permitted by the U.S. Constitution....
to discuss the beginnings of the national fraternity. Along with the name of the national fraternity, Alpha Delta, the brothers also discussed and came to a formal conclusion on the following:
We, the undersigned chapters, are committed to independence from National Alpha Phi Omega.
Under the principles set forth by Frank Reed Horton, we are committed to establishing a new national fraternity.
With recognition that service is a civic duty of college men; our fraternity shall be a social fraternity with a primary
devotion to Service and Brotherhood.
Furthermore:
We are committed to the history, tradition, and values of individual chapters.
We are committed to following our respective college’s or university’s policies concerning social organizations.
We are committed to safeguarding all proceedings of the committee.
We welcome each of the all-male chapters to petition the committee for involvement with the new fraternity.
We are committed to the governing body as the voice and authority of the group. We are committed to fundraising for the new
fraternity.
This became known as the founding date of Alpha Delta National Fraternity upon their declaration of freedom from APO Nationals.
The Boston Convention
Only three months later, on November 17 and 18, 2007, the same group of brothers met again in BostonBoston
Boston is the capital of and largest city in Massachusetts, and is one of the oldest cities in the United States. The largest city in New England, Boston is regarded as the unofficial "Capital of New England" for its economic and cultural impact on the entire New England region. The city proper had...
, Massachusetts to discuss the specific details of the new fraternity they had created. This became known as the "Voting of the Fraternity Symbols." Numerous important decisions were made during this convention, including the careful selection of the fraternity symbols, which would ultimately guide the fraternity in the proper direction of preserving Frank Reed Horton's true vision. Among the fraternity values crafted on this day were the fraternity bird (the Great Horned Owl
Great Horned Owl
The Great Horned Owl, , also known as the Tiger Owl, is a large owl native to the Americas. It is an adaptable bird with a vast range and is the most widely distributed true owl in the Americas.-Description:...
), the fraternity jewel (onyx
Onyx
Onyx is a banded variety of chalcedony. The colors of its bands range from white to almost every color . Commonly, specimens of onyx contain bands of black and/or white.-Etymology:...
), the fraternity flower (daffodil), the fraternity tree (Giant Sequoia
Sequoiadendron
Sequoiadendron giganteum is the sole living species in the genus Sequoiadendron, and one of three species of coniferous trees known as redwoods, classified in the family Cupressaceae in the subfamily Sequoioideae, together with Sequoia sempervirens and...
), and the fraternity colors (forest green, old gold
Gold (color)
Gold, also called golden, is one of a variety of orange-yellow color blends used to give the impression of the color of the element gold....
, and onyx black
Black
Black is the color of objects that do not emit or reflect light in any part of the visible spectrum; they absorb all such frequencies of light...
). The fraternity crest and pin were suggested at this time, but were created by Pi Chi Chapter at a later date. The crest was eventually redesigned by Jessica Lewis, a friend of Zeta Theta chapter.
The Philadelphia Convention
On January 25, 2008, the first brothers of the fraternity were initiated, this later became known as "The Swearing In of the First Brothers." Three chapters of Alpha Phi Omega ultimately made the commitment to join the new fraternity, they were (in order of founding), Zeta Theta, Pi Chi, and Sigma Xi. Each of these all-male chapters presented their respective presidents for the swearing in of the first brothers of Alpha Delta, they were: James Bernhardt (Zeta Theta), Derek Minto (Pi Chi), and Anthony Feldpausch (Sigma Xi).Purpose
The purpose of Alpha Delta shall be to assemble college men in a national fraternal order as envisioned by Frank Reed Horton and the Boy Scouts of AmericaBoy Scouts of America
The Boy Scouts of America is one of the largest youth organizations in the United States, with over 4.5 million youth members in its age-related divisions...
. This fraternity is dedicated to developing leadership by providing service, forging the bonds of brotherhood regardless of race, creed, or background, and developing an understanding that service to mankind is not only an obligation, but a higher calling.
Chapters
Alpha Delta National Fraternity currently has three chapters: Zeta Theta at Drexel UniversityDrexel University
Drexel University is a private research university with the main campus located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. It was founded in 1891 by Anthony J. Drexel, a noted financier and philanthropist. Drexel offers 70 full-time undergraduate programs and accelerated degrees...
, Pi Chi at Duquesne University
Duquesne University
Duquesne University of the Holy Spirit is a private Catholic university in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. Founded by members of the Congregation of the Holy Spirit, Duquesne first opened its doors as the Pittsburgh Catholic College of the Holy Ghost in October 1878 with an enrollment of...
, and Sigma Xi at University of Maine
University of Maine
The University of Maine is a public research university located in Orono, Maine, United States. The university was established in 1865 as a land grant college and is referred to as the flagship university of the University of Maine System...
. After breaking from Alpha Phi Omega, the chapters of Alpha Delta were determined to continue their rich chapter history and decided to keep their chapter letters. The first non-founding chapter of Alpha Delta National Fraternity will be Alpha Beta chapter. Alpha Delta National Fraternity also has a colony at Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana University of Pennsylvania is a public university in Indiana County, Pennsylvania, USA. The university is northeast of Pittsburgh. It is the largest university in the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education and is the commonwealth's fifth largest university...
. They are the only Alpha Delta Chapter that still has a standing Alpha Phi Omega Chapter on the same campus.