The John Russo Tribute Fund
to fully endow the Kleos in perpetuity
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History of Kleos Editors
Dr. Peter Sammartino 1929-32 Dr. A.U.N. Camera 1932-37 Vincent Larcy 1937-55 Stan Raffa 1955-69 Santo Barbarino 1969-78 Neil Anastasio 1978-83 John Russo 1983-90 Andrew Cripps 1990-92 Christopher Pascocello 1992-98 John Russo 1998-2021 Matt Dixon 2021-Present |
The Alpha Phi Delta Foundation, Inc. would like to thank and honor John Russo (Psi ’72) for all the years of dedication and love that he has given the Fraternity by announcing the establishment of The John Russo Tribute Fund to Endow the Kleos.
The Foundation’s goal is to raise $75,000 for the Fraternity’s Publications Fund to permanently endow the Kleos and other fraternity publications. John Russo has served as Kleos Editor for over 30 years and has vastly improved the publication by using modern technology to bring it to the digital age. With his dedication and vision, John was able to bring the 90+ year old publication from a black and white fraternity newsletter to a full color fraternity magazine, adding an electronic version when the technology became available. All of us enjoy reading the Kleos, which keeps many brothers informed and up to date with the happenings in our Fraternity. John, besides being an active brother, is also a husband and Dad to 3 daughters. In his spare time, John also serves as the summer convention chairman since the early 2000s, bring attendance from a low of 30 to a high of over 500 in 2014 to celebrate our Centennial! |
Tributes to John
To leave a tribute to John email us here. Leave John some lasting thoughts on the impacts of his efforts.
The Kleos has been my connection to the National Fraternity since becoming a brother at De Paul University’s Beta Mu Chapter in 1974. Living in Chicago, my Beta Mu brothers and I don’t always feel connected. It is easy to forget the big picture. Because of the Kleos connection I was inspired to join the Board of the APD Foundation. The Foundation is a continuation of the values that we learned as undergrads, providing scholarships and leadership training, helping brothers in need and keeping our Italian heritage at the forefront. I cannot thank John enough. You have played a very important role in my reconnection to the National Fraternity and for that, I will be eternally grateful.
Bob Grecco, Beta Mu ‘74
Below, see how the Kleos has evolved over the years.
To leave a tribute to John email us here. Leave John some lasting thoughts on the impacts of his efforts.
The Kleos has been my connection to the National Fraternity since becoming a brother at De Paul University’s Beta Mu Chapter in 1974. Living in Chicago, my Beta Mu brothers and I don’t always feel connected. It is easy to forget the big picture. Because of the Kleos connection I was inspired to join the Board of the APD Foundation. The Foundation is a continuation of the values that we learned as undergrads, providing scholarships and leadership training, helping brothers in need and keeping our Italian heritage at the forefront. I cannot thank John enough. You have played a very important role in my reconnection to the National Fraternity and for that, I will be eternally grateful.
Bob Grecco, Beta Mu ‘74
Below, see how the Kleos has evolved over the years.
Ways to Donate
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1) Mail a check or wire funds payable to Alpha Phi Delta Foundation, Inc.
Send to: Alpha Phi Delta Foundation, Inc. P.O. Box 23188 Pittsburgh, PA 15222-6188 Wire to account number 483077547207, routing number 026009593. Be sure to note that this if for the John Russo Tribute Fund. |
2) Venmo: The easiest and quickest way to make a contribution up to $5,000.
Venmo us at: @AlphaPhiDelta-Foundation Be sure to note that this if for the John Russo Tribute Fund. |
3) Paypal or Credit Card: Click on the below Donate link to use a credit card or paypal.
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The John Russo Tribute Fund
As of 7/1/2022
As of 7/1/2022
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