Alpha Phi Delta News

Time to Celebrate: It's Our 108th Anniversary

Alpha Phi Delta Fraternity celebrates its 108th Anniversary on November 5, 2022. For it was on November 5, 1914 that seven Italian men (who were attending Syracuse University in New York) seeking camaraderie and friendship swore an Oath of Brotherhood on a sword thus bringing to life Alpha Phi Delta. Within two years, the fledgling Fraternity merged with Sigma Gamma Phi Fraternity at Columbia University and Alpha Phi Delta National Fraternity was born. Click here for more about our history.

Remembering our Founders

Epsilon Pi Alumni Association Charter at Nat'l Convention

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Members of Epsilon Pi Alumni Association receive their charter flanked by Expansion Chairman Zachary Bartolotta (at left), Nat'l. President Salvatore Flagiello (2nd from right), and Upstate N.Y. Governor Christopher Mancusi (far right).
The Executive Committee of the National Council voted unanimously to approve the charter of the Epsilon Pi Alumni Association on August 6, 2022. The Association is being established to support the members of Epsilon Pi Chapter as they move into their alumni years. It is Alpha Phi Delta’s 19th Alumni Association, and is part of the Upstate New York District. 

Gamma Iota Wins Outstanding Chapter Honors

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Three members of our Gamma Iota Chapter (Pace University) stand with National President Salvatore Flagiello (at right) as they show off their 2022 Outstanding Chapter Award which was present to them at the Fraternity's National Convention on August 6, 2022.

Undergraduates Get Leadership Education at Convention

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A large contingent of Undergraduate attended the 2022 National Convention in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. On Saturday, August 6, these undergraduate brothers received an afternoon of leadership training courtesy of Member Education Chairman Jeffrey Sidoti. Matters related to recruitment, chapter leadership, and risk management were discussed.

59 Brothers Awarded
Alpha Phi Delta
​Foundation Scholarships

Some 59 brothers, along with relatives of brothers, won 70 Scholarships funded through the Alpha Phi Delta Foundation's Scholarship Division. For more information about the Scholarships and their winners, click here (or click on the photo).

It's Unanimous!
Flagiello & Zammit Re-Elected as Nat'l President & Vice Pres.

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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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Map of the Chapters of 
Alpha Phi Delta 1914-2020

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