Alpha Phi Delta News

National Convention 2022 Registration is now Open!

The 2022 National Convention of Alpha Phi Delta Fraternity, our 99th, will be held from Wednesday-Sunday, August 3-7, 2022 at the luxurious Red Lion Resort and Conference Center in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The Convention will feature: nightly dinners, the National Awards Banquet, the Military Brothers Reception, the Alumnus Emeritus Luncheon, golfing, a trivia night, a wine tasting tour, a picnic luncheon, the National Memorial Mass for our deceased brothers, the undergrads vs. alumni softball game, nightly entertainment, and much, much more.

It's Unanimous!
Flagiello & Zammit Re-Elected as National President and National Vice Pres. for 2022-23

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Re-elected for a third term are National President Salvatore Flagiello (left) and National Vice President Paul Zammit (right)
Salvatore Flagiello (Gamma Rho ’06) was re-elected as National President of Alpha Phi Delta for a third term, while Paul E. Zammit (Gamma Sigma ’03) was re-elected by unanimous vote for a third term as National Vice President. The elections were held during the 2022 Annual Meeting of the National Council held at Pennsylvania State University on March 5, 2022.

Also, elected were John Marino (Epsilon Beta ’19) as Chairman of the Undergraduate Coordinating Committee and Raymond Rokicki (Gamma Nu ’97) as Chairman of the Alumni Coordinating Committee.

​Other Council action: A budget was adopted for 2022-23 with no increase in fees; George Napolitano was granted graduate membership. Resolutions were adopted thanking: Past Kleos Editor John Russo for 30 years of service; thanking Governor Mitch Wages and Chi chapter for a sucessfully run Council meeting; for Salvatore Flagiello’s leadership as President through the pandemic period; for the Alpha Phi Delta Foundation and its supporters for its generous philanthropic support; and for the people of the Ukraine during this difficult time.

"The Founders of Alpha Phi Delta:
​A Biography" Now Available

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To celebrate the 107th Anniversary a new book has been published by Central Office entitled “The Founders of Alpha Phi Delta Fraternity: A Biography.” This new 20-page volume is short read; it includes a biography for each founder, along with a brief four-page history of the founding years of the Fraternity. The hard copy of the book is available for $6.99 at this link.

51 Brothers Awarded
​Scholarships for 2021

The Alpha Phi Delta Foundation's Scholarship Division has awarded 64 scholarship awards for 2021, some 51 of which were awarded to current undergraduate brothers in the Fraternity, and the remainder going to undergraduate students who are relatives of our brothers. For the full list of winners, click here.

Recruitment and Member Education Handbook Issued!

Our Chapter leaders have received our brand new educational publication that will be the cornerstone of our leadership program in the coming years: The Recruitment and Member Education Handbook. This 100+ page handbook is an all-inclusive volume covering an array of topics; it includes sections on recruitment; the pledge program; member education; utilizing positive activities and ideas; hazing laws (state by state); risk management; and membership ethics -- and much more. Chapter Leaders received multiple copies of The Recruitment and Member Education Handbook this fall semester, enough for all of their officers. This handbook, was produced by Central Office, with a preface by National President, Salvatore Flagiello. It has been produced to assist the National Fraternity in its development of leadership within our Chapters and colonies.

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History of Alpha Phi Delta 1914-2020 -- Now Available!

Big announcement: The History of Alpha Phi Delta Fraternity 1914-2020 is now available. At 446 pages it is nearly double the size of previous editions, with over 1,500+ photos and images spread throughout this entertaining yet informative telling our story. Written by Ronald Smé and designed by Central Office, the book is worth a look. It comes in three versions: Softcover ($25), Coil-bound ($35) and Hardcover ($45). For more details, go to www.apd.org/history.

The National Council Meets in Maryland and Reactivates
​Gamma Nu Alumni Association

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Brothers from various Chapters and Alumni Entities gathered in Maryland, at Immaculate Conception Church Hall to hold a Special Meeting of the National Council on June 5, 2021. Pictured are some of the brothers on a break from the meeting enjoying the beautiful day.
An alumni colony made up of alumni of William Paterson University in New Jersey was the basis of the reactivation of the Gamma Nu Alumni Association of Alpha Phi Delta at a 2021 Special Meeting of the National Council on June 5, 2021. Approved unanimously, the Gamma Nu Alumni Association which was originally founded at the 7th Alumni Association of Alpha Phi Delta, was reactivated effective immediately. The new entity is led by President Raymond Rokicki Jr. and Vice President Glenn Perry. The reactivation petition stated that the Gamma Nu Alumni Association "[H]opes to contribute to the success of the undergrad chapter as well as be a presence and able to assist the North Jersey District at-large."
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