VANCOUVER, BC 6-9 AUGUST 2026
PROGRAM BOOK
Welcome Letter
Covenant of Alpha Delta Phi
Daily Schedules
Social Activities
Xaipe Lyrics
Official Delegates
Board of Governors
Executive Office Staff
Program Descriptions
Convention History
General Information A to Z
Rule of Convention
Hotel Amenities & Map
In Case of Emergencies
Thank you to our amazing vendors, partners and venue hosts who helped make the 194th Annual Convention & Leadership Conference possible:
Pinnacle Harbourfront, OmegaFi, The Hart Collective, Holmes Murphy Fraternal, HPN Global, Kellan Higgins
and Destination Vancouver.
Special thanks to our Convention Organizing Committee, the working group tasked with planning, organizing and executing the Annual Convention. The Committee is comprised of members of the Board of Governors, Executive Office, partners, and tourism officials.
WELCOME
Dear
ΑΔΦ
Brothers & Friends,
Welcome to Vancouver Thanks to the talents and dedication of our organizing committee, local alumni, and headquarters staff, we are excited to offer an educationally packed weekend of programs to advance your leadership skills and boost your chapter’s productivity.
Over the course of the past few years, our Executive Office team, as well as our vendor partners, and local alumni have been integral in the successful planning of this event. I want to personally thank them for their hard work.
Finally, I would like to thank the delegates and attendees - both alumni and undergraduate - for taking time out of their busy lives to join us this weekend. Taking time away from family and friends in the middle of summer is not easy, but we sincerely thank you for being so committed to the Alpha Delta Phi!
While our conventions are meant to be informative and educational, they are also meant to be fun and social. Throughout the weekend I encourage you to step outside your comfort zone by making connections with people from other chapters and affiliates. Please remember that during this weekend, we all represent your home country and the fraternity, so respect towards the hotel guests/staff and other venue guests is of the utmost importance. Anything less will not be tolerated, so please be responsible.
I hope you enjoy this weekend in this amazing part of Canada and if you have suggestions on how we can better support your chapter, please let a staff or board member know - we are here to serve you!
XAIPE!
Steve Thompson, MIN 1995 President, Board of Governors
THE COVENANT
ARTICLE I. You do solemnly promise that you will perform promptly and faithfully all the laws and regulations enjoined by this Society, and, to the last extremity, you will support and defend what you conscientiously believe to be the spirit and intent of its Constitution.
ARTICLE II. You do solemnly promise that you will strive to cultivate in yourself a spirit of kindness, conciliation and good will towards every member of this Society, and that, whenever you may be reproved for a fault by any of your brethren, in that spirit prescribed by the Constitution, you will receive such reproof with gratitude, and that you will endeavor to profit by the same.
ARTICLE III. You do solemnly promise that in everything in which you shall stand related to this Society, you will guard strictly your conduct and thoughts; that on all occasions you will strive to cultivate an amiable temper, and kind, affable and cordial manners, together with everything that relates to your improvement as a social and moral being.
ARTICLE IV. You do solemnly promise that whenever any member of this Society shall ask of you a special and particular favor, provided only that such request be proper and lawful, you will use all proper and lawful means to oblige him; and further, that whenever you may meet a brother of this fraternity whether in or out of college, you will never fail to treat him with a particular and marked attention and respect.
ARTICLE V. You do solemnly promise that so long as you shall belong to the college of which you are now a member, you will set up for yourself a high standard of intellectual attainment; and that by a careful and diligent improvements of all your literary privileges, you will be faithful to yourself, and to the honor of this Society.
ARTICLE VI. You do solemnly promise that in that department of literature which has been or shall be assigned to you by the voice of this Society, it shall be the whole and sole object of your investigations to arrive at truth; and that you will not spare time, trouble, or research, and that you will do everything in your power to render your disquisitions elegant, pleasing, and instructive.
ARTICLE VII. You do solemnly promise that whenever you shall observe a fault in the character or conduct of any of your brethren which, in your opinion, may operate, directly or indirectly, to the injury of the individual or the interests of this Society, you will kindly and affectionately admonish him of the same.
ARTICLE VIII. You do solemnly promise that you will, under all circumstances and on all occasions, maintain the honor and interests of this Society, and that you will use all lawful means to safeguard its intellectual, moral, and social character, and to secure its permanent reputation and prosperity.
ARTICLE IX. You do solemnly promise that you will never, in any manner, either by word, look, or sign, or in any imaginable way, disclose or divulge, or cause to be disclosed or divulged, any of the acts, laws, designs, or its proceedings of this Society; and that you will do your utmost to draw a veil of perfect secrecy over all its concerns, until your connection with it shall be dissolved by death.
ARTICLE X. You do solemnly promise that with respect to every brother member of this Society, you will at all times and places, and under all circumstances, and on all occasions, do everything in your power to defend, support and maintain his moral and social character and his intellectual and literacy reputation; and that whenever he shall be unrighteously accused of malignantly slandered, you will repel the attack with an honest and manly indignation, and that whenever you may hear of false reports, which may operate to his injury, you will endeavor to prevent their further circulation in short in all things which pertain to his personal character, and his reputation with his associates and the world, you will espouse his cause as if it were your own, and that you will constantly exercise towards him a spirit of charity, kindness and fraternal love.
THE COVENANT
DAY ONE
THURSDAY, AUGUST 6
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE DAY
WELCOME RECEPTION
Kick off the convention with a casual evening on Vancouver’s waterfront at a lively sports bar overlooking the harbor. This reception offers attendees the opportunity to reconnect with old friends, meet new people, and settle in before the convention begins. Enjoy a buffet dinner featuring a variety of options while networking in a relaxed and scenic setting.
EXPLORING VANCOUVER
During your free time, take advantage of the opportunity to explore Vancouver and all the city has to offer. From waterfront views and nearby parks to local restaurants, shops, and cultural attractions, there is something for every guest to enjoy. We encourage attendees to experience the city at their own pace and make the most of their time in Vancouver. Need reommendations? See a Host Committee member!
10:00am - 3:00pm Board of Governors Meeting Salon D
11:00am - 5:00pm Registration & Check-In Cordova Ballroom Foyer
4:00pm Hotel Check-In Main Lobby / Front Desk
5:00pm - 8:00pm Welcome Reception & Dinner Offsite (See Below)
WELCOME RECEPTION DETAILS
Enjoy a buffet dinner featuring a variety of options while networking in a relaxed and scenic setting. Complimentary beer/wine for guests 19+.
Time: 5:00 - 8:00pm
Location:
Mahony's Tavern - Convention Centre 1055 Canada Place
Dress Code: Smart Casual Attire
Walking Distance: 8 minutes / 0.4 miles (600m) from the hotel
AGENDA: THURSDAY, AUGUST
6
DAY TWO FRIDAY, AUGUST 7
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE DAY
GENERAL BUSINESS SESSION
The General Business Session provides members with an important update on the state of the Fraternity and its future direction. Attendees will receive financial and fundraising reports, hear key organizational updates, and participate in the election of the Board of Governors. All members are encouraged to attend and take part in the governance of Alpha Delta Phi.
CHAPTER HOUSE TOUR
Attendees and guests are invited to visit the University of British Columbia campus and tour the chapter house. Round-tip shuttles will be provided, offering a convenient opportunity to explore the chapter’s history and facilities. The visit will include a guided walkthrough with an opportunity to connect with local alumni and undergraduates.
8:00am - 9:00am Breakfast Salon F
8:00am - 12:00pm Registration & Check-In Cordova Ballroom Foyer
9:00am - 9:05am Call to Order & Opening Traditions Cordova Ballroom
9:20am - 9:30am Roll Call of the Delegates Cordova Ballroom
GENERAL BUSINESS SESSION
9:30am - 10:00am Remarks from the President Cordova Ballroom
10:00am - 10:30am Financial & Foundation Reports Cordova Ballroom
10:30am - 11:00am General Business & Elections Cordova Ballroom
11:00am - 11:15am Networking Break
11:15am - 12:30pm Educational Workshop Session Cordova Ballroom
12:30pm - 1:30pm Lunch - Chapter Reports Salon F
2:00pm - 4:00pm Chapter House Tour Offsite
6:00pm - 9:00pm Evening of Thanks Offsite - Invite Only Event
AGENDA: FRIDAY, AUGUST
DAY THREE
SATURDAY, AUGUST 8
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
DR. LORI HART
Dr. Lori Hart has spent more than 20 years helping colleges, universities, and fraternal organizations build healthier, safer campus communities. Known for blending research, human behavior, humor, and practical strategies, she helps audiences tackle difficult conversations with respect and purpose. Lori serves as Director of Educational Initiatives for Holmes Murphy Fraternal Practice and speaks to up to 70 campuses and national organizations each year as part of The Hart Collective. She holds degrees from Auburn University, the University of Montevallo, and Georgia State University. Dr. Hart's work has earned recognition from numerous higher education and fraternity organizations, including the Association of Fraternity and Sorority Advisors, the Fraternity Executives Association, and the Southeastern Interfraternity Conference. Lori is proud member of Alpha Omicron Pi, Lori lives in Atlanta, Georgia, with her family.
8:00am - 9:00am Breakfast Salon F
8:00am - 3:00pm Registration & Check-In Cordova Ballroom Foyer
KEYNOTE SESSIONS
9:00am - 10:30am Let's Fix It! (If You Want To...)
Dr. Lori Hart - The Hart Collective Cordova Ballroom
10:30am - 11:15am Leadership Forum Cordova Ballroom
11:15am - 11:30am Networking Break
11:45am - 12:30pm Educational Workshop Session Cordova Ballroom
12:30pm - 1:45pm Lunch - Emerald & Pearl Memorial Salon F
2:00pm - 3:00pm Educational Workshop Session Cordova Ballroom
3:00pm - 3:15pm Networking Break
3:15pm - 3:30pm Closing Remarks
5:30pm Group Photo
Vancouver Convention Centre Plaza
6:00pm - 7:00pm Cocktail Reception
Vancouver Convention Centre
7:00pm - 10:00pm Awards Banquet
Vancouver Convention Centre
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
AGENDA:
WELCOME RECEPTION & DINNER
Thursday, August 6 - 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Mahony's Tavern - Convention Centre
Kick off the convention with a casual evening on Vancouver’s waterfront at a lively sports bar overlooking the harbor. This reception offers attendees the opportunity to reconnect with old friends, meet new people, and settle in before the convention begins. Enjoy a buffet dinner featuring a variety of options while networking in a relaxed and scenic setting.
UBC CAMPUS & CHAPTER HOUSE TOUR
Friday, August 7 - 2:00pm - 4:00pm
University of British Columbia
Attendees and guests are invited to visit the University of British Columbia campus and tour the chapter house. Round-trip transportation will be provided, offering a convenient opportunity to explore the chapter’s history and facilities. The visit will include a guided walkthrough with an opportunity to connect with local alumni and undergraduates.
EVENING OF THANKS
Friday, August 7 - 6:00pm - 10:00pm (Invitation Only)
Teahouse in Stanley Park
Join us for an elegant evening held in the stunning atrium of The Teahouse in Vancouver's iconic Stanley Park. Guests will enjoy dining alongside breathtaking sunset views in one of the city's most scenic settings. This invitation-only event is reserved for our donors, partners, and invited guests as a celebration of their commitment to ΑΔΦ.
CLOSING RECEPTION & AWARDS BANQUET
Saturday, August 8 - 6:00pm - 10:00pm
Vancouver Convention Centre
Conclude the Convention with an evening of celebration as brothers and guests will enjoy dinner while recognizing outstanding chapters, volunteers, and members whose leadership and service have strengthened Alpha Delta Phi over the past year.
LYRICS
Xaipe Alpha Delta Phi
Ice iona thalone
TRANSLATION
Hail, Alpha Delta Phi!
Prospering for eternity, Auxanoya doonimye
Katha panta neekone
Sellinay tak tominay
Ostronkye mar mirone
Melpsomen ufrasunay
May you be able to grow
According to everything of victory.
The Crescent rising,
The Star even sparkling:
We will sing in celebration
Humin osma fydrone a joyful song with you all.
Entha day kalayopay
Hither Calliope, Soon pacise musa oan
With all the Muses, Ny ettye en soonafay
Aymos pra-ohs tray phone
Sellinay tak tominay
Ostronkye mar mirone
Melpsomen ufrasunay
Dwells in perfect harmony
Gently to keep us together.
The Crescent rising,
The Star even sparkling:
We will sing in celebration
Humin osma fydrone a joyful song with you all.
Nah-oos kalu kogithu
Ice iona staysone
Era omen soohiroo
Era omen koo-doan
Sellinay tak tominay
Ostronkye mar mirone
Melpsomen ufrasunay
The (inner) temple of the fair and good!
To be standing for eternity:
We yearn your (entire) temple,
We yearn glory.
The Crescent rising,
The Star even sparkling:
We will sing in celebration
Humin osma fydrone a joyful song with you all.
XAIPE LYRICS
OFFICIAL DELEGATES
Each chapter shall designate one delegate and one alternate delegate who shall be student brothers of the accrediting chapter. Each recognized alumni organization shall also designate one alumnus delegate and one alternate delegate who shall be alumni brothers but who need not have been student brothers of the accrediting organization's chapter.
The Credentials Committee has determined the following brothers shall serve as delegates and have full voting rights during this Convention:
ADELPHO CHAPTER (ADEL)
Chapman University - Orange, CA
Undergraduate: Silas Fernandes, 2028
Alumnus:
ALABAMA CHAPTER (ALA)
University of Alabama - Tuscaloosa, AL
Undergraduate: Adam Rintamaa, 2028
Alumnus:
BRITISH COLUMBIA CHAPTER (BC)
University of British Columbia - Vancouver, BC
Undergraduate: Nikhil Choudhury, 2028
Alumnus: Dan Olson, 1983
CALIFORNIA CHAPTER (CAL)
University of California - Berkeley, CA
Undergraduate: Michael Hubka, 2028
Alumnus: Amar Sehgal, 2024
CHICAGO CHAPTER (CHI)
University of Chicago - Chicago, IL
Undergraduate:
Alumnus: Roger Deschner, 1977
CONNECTICUT CHAPTER (CONN)
University of Connecticut - Storrs, CT
Undergraduate: Carter Morissette, 2027
Alumnus:
CORNELL CHAPTER (COR)
Cornell University - Ithaca, NY
Undergraduate: Thor Waguespack, 2028
Alumnus: Clinton Kennedy, 1976
DELTA PHI ALPHA CHAPTER (DPA)
Duke University - Durham, NC
Undergraduate: Alumnus:
ELIOT CHAPTER (ELT)
Washington University - St. Louis, MO
Undergraduate: Alumnus:
FLORIDA STATE CHAPTER (FSU)
Florida State University - Tallahassee, FL
Undergraduate: Ty Peeler, 2027
Alumnus: Cam Schulhof, 2022
HAMILTON CHAPTER (HAM)
Hamilton College - Clinton, NY
Undergraduate: Carter Furmanek, 2027
Alumnus:
ILLINOIS CHAPTER (ILL)
University of Illinois - Champaign, IL
Undergraduate: Blake Calcione, 2028
Alumnus: Shawn Diggory, 1987
OFFICIAL DELEGATES
OFFICIAL DELEGATES
University of Iowa - Iowa City, IA
Undergraduate: Connor Moe, 2027
Alumnus:
JOHNS HOPKINS CHAPTER (JH)
Johns Hopkins University - Baltimore, MD
Undergraduate: n/a
Alumnus: Charlie Rodenberger, 2020
KENYON CHAPTER (K)
Kenyon College - Gambier, OH
Undergraduate: Charlie Menzel, 2028
Alumnus:
MARYLAND CHAPTER (MD)
University of Maryland - College Park, MD
Undergraduate: Jonah Casey, 2029
Alumnus:
MASSACHUSETTS CHAPTER (MASS)
University of Massachusetts - Amherst, MA
Undergraduate: n/a
Alumnus:
MEMORIAL CHAPTER (MEM)
McGill University - Montreal, QC
Undergraduate:
Alumnus:
MIAMI CHAPTER (MI)
Miami University - Oxford, OH
Undergraduate: Ben McDonald, 2028
Alumnus: James Wasney, 2026
Brandeis University - Waltham, MA
Undergraduate: Alumnus:
MINNESOTA CHAPTER (MIN)
University of Minnesota - Minneapolis, MN
Undergraduate: Grant Camp, 2027
Alumnus: Nick Budzinski, 2011
NITTANY CHAPTER (NIT)
Pennsylvania State University - State College, PA
Undergraduate: Alumnus:
NU EPSILON ZETA CHAPTER (NEZ)
Northeastern University - Boston, MA
Undergraduate: n/a
Alumnus: Raymond Boulay, 1963
PENINSULAR CHAPTER (P)
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor, MI
Undergraduate: Hayden Sylvia, 2027
Alumnus:
PHI KAPPA CHAPTER (PK)
Trinity College - Hartford, CT
Undergraduate: Drew Pratt, 2028
Alumnus:
ROCHESTER CHAPTER (R)
University of Rochester - Rochester, NY
Undergraduate: Ethan Miller, 2027
Alumnus:
OFFICIAL DELEGATES
OFFICIAL DELEGATES
University of Colorado - Boulder, CO
Undergraduate: Alumnus:
TORONTO CHAPTER (TOR)
University of Toronto - Toronto, ON
Undergraduate: Alumnus:
UNION CHAPTER (UN)
Union College - Schnectady, NY
Undergraduate: Daniel Barcomb, 2027
Alumnus:
VIRGINIA CHAPTER (VIR)
University of Virginia - Charlottesville, VA
Undergraduate: n/a
Alumnus:
WASHINGTON CHAPTER (WASH)
University of Washington - Seattle, WA
Undergraduate: Joe Sauvage, 2028
Alumnus: Robert Gilbert, 1981
WISCONSIN CHAPTER (WIS)
University of Wisconsin - Madison, WI
Undergraduate:
Alumnus: Scott Mayhew, 1994
YALE CHAPTER (Y)
Yale University - New Haven, CT
Undergraduate: Alumnus:
BOARD OF GOVERNORS
PRESIDENT
STEVE THOMPSON
MINNESOTA 1995
Term Expires: August 2028
TREASURER
MITCHELL FRATRIK
FLORIDA STATE 2017
Term Expires: August 2028
ALVIN LOMIBAO
ROCHESTER 2009
Term Expires: August 2026
HUNTER BLACHFORD
ALABAMA 2021
Term Expires: August 2026
STEPHEN W. STARNES
HAMILTON 1980
Term Expires: August 2026
HONORARY CHAIRMAN
SAMUEL EELLS, JR.
WILLIAMS 1957
VICE PRESIDENT
BRUCE RUSSELL, II, ESQ.
VIRGINIA 1997
Term Expires: August 2027
SECRETARY
KEITH GORDA
RUTGERS 2016
Term Expires: August 2027
THOMAS WALL
CORNELL 2002
Term Expires: August 2027
NATE PARSONS
FLORIDA STATE 2019
Term Expires: August 2028
EX-OFFICIO
STEVE EHRFURTH
MINNESOTA 2006
Executive Director
STANDING COMMITTEES
FINANCE COMMITTEE
PETER SHORE
UNION 1977 - CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Mitchell Fratrik, FSU 2017
Steve Ehrfurth, MIN 2006
Keith Gorda, RUT 2016
NOMINATIONS COMMITTEE
STEPHEN STARNES
HAMILTON 1980 - CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Steve Thompson, MIN 1995
Nate Parsons, FSU 2019
Alvin Lomibao, R 2009
STEVE EHRFURTH
MINNESOTA 2006
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Email: steve.ehrfurth@alphadeltaphi.org
CHRIS SHEETS
KENYON 2020
DIRECTOR OF CHAPTER SERVICES
Email: chris.sheets@alphadeltaphi.org
BEN YOSHIDA
CALIFORNIA 2023
CHAPTER SERVICES COACH
Email: ben.yoshida@alphadeltaphi.org
OFFICE ADDRESS
Alpha Delta Phi Fraternity
60 South Sixth St. Suite 2800
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Phone: 612-968-3515
Email: office@alphadeltaphi.org
BUSINESS HOURS
Sunday: Closed
Monday: 9:00am - 5:00pm CST
Tuesday: 9:00am - 5:00pm CST
Wednesday: 9:00am - 5:00pm CST
Thursday: 9:00am - 5:00pm CST
Friday: 9:00am - 12:30pm CST
Saturday: Closed
PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS
THURSDAY, AUGUST 6, 2026
BOARD OF GOVERNORS MEETING
10:00am - 3:00pm -Salon D
Steve Thompson, MIN 1995, President, Board of Governors
The Board of Governors Meeting is the Fraternity’s regular quarterly business meeting. Open to all members and required for Board members, the session includes reports, governance discussions, and consideration of key initiatives affecting Alpha Delta Phi’s future direction.
WELCOME RECEPTION
5:00pm - 8:00pm -Mahony's Tavern (see page 14)
Kick off the convention with a casual evening on Vancouver’s waterfront at a lively sports bar overlooking the harbor. This welcome reception offers attendees the opportunity to reconnect with old friends, meet new colleagues, and settle in before the convention begins. Enjoy a buffet dinner featuring a variety of options while networking in a relaxed and scenic setting.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 7, 2026
REMARKS FROM THE PRESIDENT
9:00am - 10:00am - Cordova Ballroom
Steve Thompson, MIN 1995, President, Board of Governors
This opening session will welcome our chapters, alumni and guests to the 194th Annual Convention while outlining the aims and goals of the weekend. Learn more about the progress Alpha Delta Phi has made in past year and what we’re excited about in the coming year.
FINANCE COMMITTEE & 1832 FOUNDATION REPORTS
10:00am - 10:30am - Cordova Ballroom
Steve Thompson, MIN 1995, President, Board of Governors
This session will focus on the financial health of the Fraternity and the 1832 Foundation. Year-end financial and fundraising reports from both organizations will be discussed with the membership.
GENEARL BUSINESS & AWARD NOMINATIONS
10:30am - 11:00pm - Cordova Ballroom
Conduct Fraternity business and set the direction for the future of Alpha Delta Phi. This session will include the Board of Governors elections and consideration of old and new business. Following the elections, you'll learn who is nonimated for the annual awards of distinction. Winners will be unveiled on Saturday during the closing banquet.
EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOP
SETTING CLEAR EXPECTATIONS: FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT FOR CHAPTERS & ALUMNI
11:15am - 12:30pm - Cordova Ballroom
Kim Acree, OmegaFi & Chris Sheets, K 2020
Strong chapter operations begin with sound financial management. This session will cover budgeting, reporting, internal controls, and financial best practices to help chapters establish clear expectations, maintain accountability, and ensure the long-term financial health of their organizations.
LUNCH: CHAPTER UPDATES
12:30pm - 1:30pm - Salon F
This session will focus on our chapters and their recent successes. Each chapter will give a short update on their accomplishments from this past year and their goals for next year.
UBC CAMPUS & CHAPTER HOUSE TOUR
2:00pm - 4:00pm - Offsite (see page 14)
Attendees and guests are invited to visit the University of British Columbia campus and tour the chapter house. Round-trip transportation will be provided, offering a convenient opportunity to explore the chapter’s history and facilities. The visit will include a guided walkthrough with an opportunity to connect with local alumni and undergraduates.
EVENING OF THANKS
6:00pm - 9:00pm - Teahouse in Stanley Park (see page 14)
This invitation-only event is reserved for our donors, partners, and invited guests as a celebration of their commitment to ΑΔΦ.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS
SATURDAY, AUGUST 8, 2026
KEYNOTE SESSION
DISCOVER THE POWER OF BROTHERHOOD
9:00am - 10:30am - Cordova Ballroom
Dr. Lori Hart, The Hart Collective
This session will challenge chapter leaders to identify the real issues shaping their chapter culture before jumping to solutions. Rather than expecting students to solve national public-health issues, the program asks brothers to name the specific behaviors, norms, and patterns they are willing to confront to leave their chapters stronger. Using brain development research, the social ecological model, Kurt Lewin’s behavior equation, and Dr. Brené Brown’s work on power, participants learn to diagnose problems, understand why behaviors persist, and take ownership of meaningful, achievable change within their own community.
A trailblazer in campus health and safety, Lori is known for her unique ability to take "the heavy stuff"—risk management, campus culture and social responsibility and translate it into systems that are practical, digestible and rooted in science. But she doesn’t do it alone. Through The Hart Collective, Lori acts as a bridge, connecting campuses to a network of experts and cutting-edge research to ensure no problem goes unsolved.
Learn more about Dr. Lori Hart and The Hart Collective: www.the-hart-collective.com
EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOP
HOW SMART CHAPTERS MANAGE RISK
10:30am - 11:15am - Cordova Ballroom
Dr. Lori Hart, Holmes Murphy Fraternal
Managing risk is essential to providing a safe and successful member experience. This session will examine common risks associated with chapter events, including social functions, travel, and facility use, while highlighting practical strategies for prevention and response. Attendees will learn how effective planning, clear expectations, strong policies, and proactive leadership can reduce liability, protect participants, and promote a culture of accountability within their chapters.
EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOP
GROWING YOUR CHAPTERS: RECRUITING FOR SUCCESS
11:30am - 12:30pm - Cordova Ballroom
Chris Sheets, K 2020 & Ben Yoshida, CAL 2023
Sustainable chapter growth requires reaching beyond existing social circles. This session explores practical recruitment strategies for identifying, engaging, and attracting a broader range of prospective members, helping chapters build stronger, more diverse, and more resilient brotherhoods.
LUNCH: EMERALD & PEARL MEMORIAL
12:30pm - 1:45pm - Salon F
Honoring our recently deceased brothers and friends of the Alpha Delta Phi.
EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOP
RITUAL RESET: WHY ΑΔΦ TRADITIONS & HISTORY STILL MATTER
2:00pm - 3:00pm - Cordova Ballroom
Chris Sheets, K 2020 & Ben Yoshida, CAL 2023
Alpha Delta Phi’s traditions and Ritual have shaped generations of members. This session explores the history, values, and purpose behind our shared practices, helping brothers better understand why these traditions remain relevant and meaningful in today’s Fraternity experience.
CLOSING SESSION
3:15pm - 3:30pm - Cordova Ballroom
Steve Thompson, MIN 1995, President, Board of Governors
This closing session wrap up the convention by reflecting on our goals and setting the vision for the upcoming year. The ceremonial closing motion to adjourn will also be read.
CLOSING RECEPTION & BANQUET
6:00pm - 10:00pm - Vancouver Convention Centre
Conclude the Convention with an evening of celebration as brothers and guests will enjoy dinner while recognizing outstanding chapters, volunteers, and members whose leadership and service have strengthened Alpha Delta Phi over the past year.
CONVENTION HISTORY
YEAR NO. LOCATION
1953 121st Toronto, Ontario
1954 122nd Seattle, WA
1955 123rd New York, NY
1956 124th Middletown, CT
1957 125th Montreal, Quebec
1958 126th Chicago, IL
1959 127th Schnectady, NY
1960 128th Brainerd/Minneapolis, MN
1961 129th Amherst, MA
1962 130th Champaign, IL
1963 131st Hartford, CT
1964 132nd Palo Alto, CA
1965 133rd Madison, WI
1966 134th Baltimore, MD
1967 135th New York, NY
1968 136th Vancouver, British Columbia
1969 137th Oxford, OH
1970 138th Rochester, NY
1971 139th Ann Arbor, MI
1972 140th Montreal, Quebec
1973 141st Berkeley, CA
1974 142nd Minneapolis, MN
1975 143rd Schnectady, NY
1976 144th Ithaca, NY
1977 145th Toronto, Ontario
1978 146th Madison, WI
1979 147th Champaign, IL
1980 148th Seattle, WA
1981 149th Hartford, CT
1982 150th Clinton, NY
1983 151st Oxford, OH
1984 152nd Rochester, NY
1985 153rd Berkeley, CA
1986 154th Cambridge, MA
1987 155th Chicago, IL
1988 156th Washington, DC
1989 157th Montreal, Quebec
YEAR NO. LOCATION
1990 158th Schnectady, NY
1991 159th Seattle, WA
1992 160th Minneapolis, MN
1993 161st Toronto, Ontario
1994 162nd Baltimore, MD
1995 163rd Amherst, MA
1996 164th Ann Arbor, MI
1997 165th Chicago, IL
1998 166th Champaign, IL
1999 167th Ithaca, NY
2000 168th Rochester, NY
2001 169th Montreal, Quebec
2002 170th Madison, WI
2003 171st Minneapolis, MN
2004 172nd Anaheim, CA
2005 173rd Charlottesville, VA
2006 174th Boston, MA
2007 175th Clinton, NY
2008 176th Berkeley, CA
2009 177th Schnectady, NY
2010 178th Oxford, OH
2011 179th Champaign, IL
2012 180th State College, PA
2013 181st Toronto, Ontario
2014 182nd Baltimore, MD
2015 183rd Hartford, CT
2016 184th Washington, DC
2017 185th Minneapolis, MN
2018 186th Denver, CO
2019 187th St. Louis, MO
2020 188th Virtual / At Home (COVID-19 Pandemic)
2021 189th Austin, TX
2022 190th Philadelphia, PA
2023 191st Tampa, FL
2024 192nd Anaheim, CA
2025 193rd New Orleans, LA
2026 194th Vancouver, British Columbia
A-Z
GENERAL INFORMATION
ATTIRE
Business casual attire is required for most sessions and meetings.
Thursday BOG Meeting
Thursday Reception
Friday Session
Evening of Thanks Event
Saturday Session
Saturday Banquet
BIKE RENTAL
Business Casual
Smart Casual (College logo clothes)
Business Casual
Smart Casual
Business Casual
Formal Attire / Black Tie (Optional)
Bicycle rental is available for hotel guest use. It’s a great way to explore the world-famous Stanley Park Seawall that begins just 2 blocks from the hotel. Half-day rentals available starting at $30 for 4-hours. E-Bikes are also available with half-day rentals starting at $45 for 4-hours.
CELL PHONES
As per the Rules of Convention, cell phones should always be on silent mode during sessions and meetings to avoid disruption. Talking on cell phones during sessions and non-social events is strictly prohibited. Personal recording of business sessions is prohibited without the explicit prior consent of the presenter.
CODE OF CONDUCT
Alpha Delta Phi expects Convention attendees to respect each other, volunteers, organizing staff, hotel staff and guests, and to behave in a courteous and civilized manner. Attendees should respect common sense rules for public behavior, personal interaction, and respect for private property.
Abusive, discriminatory, harassing, or threatening behavior directed toward any other attendee - or volunteers, organizing staff, hotel staff or guest(s) - will not be tolerated.
Please report any incidents that violate this Code to a member of the Executive Office team. Breaches of this Code or irresponsible behavior can affect a delelgate's travel reimbursement.
COMMENTS & FEEDBACK
All attendees will recieve an email invitation to complete an online feedback survey after the Convention has concluded. If you have suggestions or feedback that you'd like to share during the Convention, please inform a member of the Executive Office team.
FIRST AID & MEDICAL ASSISTANCE
General first aid supplies can be found at the information and registration booth throughout the entireity of the Convention. If you are need of additional medical assistance, the nearest hospital is:
Name: St. Paul's Hospital
Address: 1081 Burrard St, Vancouver, BC V6Z 1Y6
HOTEL INFORMATION
Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront 1133 West Hastings St. Vancouver, BC V6E 3T3
Phone: 604-689-9211
Check in: 4:00pm
LOST & FOUND
Check-out: 11:00am
Alpha Delta Phi is not responsible for items lost during the Convention or returning found items to attendees. Found items may be brought to the information/registration booth and will be held until the end of the Convention. All unclaimed items will be turned over to the hotel staff at the conclusion of the Convention. To inquire about lost items after the Convention, please contact the hotel at 604-689-9211.
PARKING
Underground parking is available at the hotel. Register your vehicle at the time of check-in to receive hotel rates. $7.50 hourly or $47 per night per night with in-out privileges (when you register your vehicle at the time of check-in).
PHOTO RELEASE POLICY
GENERAL INFORMATION
Alpha Delta Phi hires a professional photographer for the Convention. Photographs taken at the Convention may be used in future Alpha Delta Phi publications, marketing and social media. By registering for the Convention, you agree to allow Alpha Delta Phi to use your photograph in Alpha Delta Phi-related print or digital publications.
REGISTRATION
Attendees may pick up their convention materials during the following hours by visting the registration area outside the ballroom area.
Thursday, August 6 12:00pm-5:00pm Friday, August 7 8:30am-12:00pm Saturday, August 8 8:30am-3:00pm
SINGLE EVENT TICKETS
Limited single event tickets may be available for purchse. To inquire about the availbility of single event tickets, visit the registration booth.
SMOKING
Smoking, including the use of recreational marijuana, e-cigarettes/ vapes, is not permitted in the Pinnacle Harbourfront.
SOCIAL MEDIA
Alpha Delta Phi enourages the responsible use of social media at the Annual Convetnion as a way for attendees to summarize, highlight, and promote the Convention or share their experience with others.
Facebook: /AlphaDeltaPhiFraternity
Twitter: @AlphaDeltHQ
Instagram: @ADPhi1832
LinkedIn: Alpha Delta Phi Network
Social Media: #ADP194
RULES OF CONVENTION
1. SPEAKING, MOTIONS & VOTING
All brothers in attendance may be recognized by the Presiding Officer, can speak and make motions. The right to vote and second motions is restricted to accredited delegates. Voting delegates must be in attendance in person (no delegate may vote virtually on general matters of business).
2. PERSONAL INTRODUCTIONS
To assist the Recording Secretary, brothers should identify themselves by first and last name, chapter, and graduation year when recognized by the Presiding Officer and before addressing the Convention.
3. ROBERTS RULES OF ORDER & DISCUSSION
Robert’s Rules of Order shall be used as a parliamentary guide, except that all questions of procedure shall be resolved by the Parliamentarian of the Convention unless delegates, by two-thirds vote shall otherwise determine. Due to the pressure of time, debate may be cut off by a majority vote, unless the Presiding Officer rules it an important question where two-thirds vote is required for closure.
4. INTRODUCTION & DISTRIBUTION OF NEW BUSINESS
To ensure their thorough review, matters of new business shall be submitted to the Executive Office prior to April 15 and will be distributed to the Chapter and Alumni Organization presidents on or before April 22. New business should be discussed by each chapter/alumni organization upon receipt in order for informed decision to be made by each chapter or alumni delegate. Any new business submitted later than April 15 shall be automatically tabled for consideration to the following year’s convention and shall be disseminated as previously described.
5. APPROPRIATE DRESS & BEHAVIOR
All attendees are expected to attend each session in appropriate dress defined by the Organizing Committee. Attendees should remember that they represent the Fraternity at all times (on and off site). Inappropriate behavior reflects poorly on the Fraternity and local brothers. Please be respectful and responsible.
6. DELEGATE ATTENDANCE
Delegates are required to attend all Convention Sessions. If delegates leave the Convention early or do not attend Sessions, their Convention travel subsidies may be reduced proportionately by the Executive Office.
7. NON-DELEGATE & GUEST ATTENDANCE
Only members of the fraternity and invited guests of the Board of Governors will be allowed to attend the Regular Convention Sessions. Any individual may attend the Leadership Training Sessions, lunches, dinners, and/or banquets.
8. ALCOHOL, DRUGS, TOBACCO & E-CIGARETTES
All Convention sessions are alcohol, drug, and tobacco free (including the use of e-cigarettes and chewing tobacco). Attendees who are pressured to be under the influence of banned substances may be asked to leave by the Parliamentarian and delegates may have their Convention travel subsidies may be reduced proportionately by the Executive Office.
9. CELL PHONES & OTHER ELECTRONIC DEVICES
During Convention sessions, cell phones, tablets, computers, and all other electronic devices may not be used and must be set to an inaudible state. Exceptions will be made for note taking and photography.
10. UNEXCUSED ABSENCES
If a chapter or alumni organization specifies or registers a member to attend the Convention and that individual fails to attend in an unexcused manner, that member’s organization will be billed actual costs by the Executive Office for each individual with payment due by October 1 of that year.
11. STANDING COMMITTEES
The standing committees of the Convention shall be the Committee of Credentials and the Committee on Conventions (Organizing Committee). The Presiding Officer shall have the power to name other committees as they deem necessary for matters to be brought before the Convention and shall have the power of selecting the Chairperson and members of any such committee required. Each committee shall prepare a report to be presented at the beginning of the Convention.
Credentials Committee
Steve Ehrfurth Minnesota 2006, Chair
Roger Deschner Chicago 1977
Keith Gorda Rutgers 2016
Chris Sheets Kenyon 2020
Convention Organizing Committee (Members can be found on page 3)
RULES OF CONVENTION
HOTEL AMENITIES & MAP
BIKE & E-BIKE RENTAL
Bicycle rental is available for hotel guest use. It’s a great way to explore the world-famous Stanley Park Seawall that begins just 2 blocks from the hotel. Half-day rentals available starting at $30 for 4-hours. E-Bikes are also available with half-day rentals starting at $45 for 4-hours.
HEALTH & FITNESS CLUB
Hours: 5:00am - 11:00pm
Offering fantastic views from the 4th floor, Pinnacle Harbourfront’s health and fitness club exceeds the scope of what you’ll find at most downtown Vancouver hotels. The Pinnacle Harbourfront gym features a complete range of free weights and weight machines, along with a selection of treadmills, stationary bikes and ellipticals. It also has designated stretching and warm-up areas with exercise balls.
P2B BISTRO & BAR
Hours: 7:00am - 11:00pm (kitchen closes at 10:00pm)
With a million-dollar view and a mouth-watering menu of locally-inspired dishes, p2b Bistro & Bar maintains the perfect balance between casual and sophisticated. Open daily for breakfast, lunch, dinner and drinks with live music every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, 5:30-9:00pm.
SWIMMING POOL
Hours: 5:00am - 11:00pm
Overlooking a spectacular view of the Vancouver harbour, our indoor aquatic facility features a large swimming pool with a shallow end suitable for children.
General Business Sessions
Workshop / Breakout Sessions
Registration / Information
Breakfast / Lunch Board of Governors
Restrooms
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
GENERAL EMERGENCIES
For situations that require immediate medical or public safety help, DIAL 9-1-1. Do not take matters into your own hands, seek professional assistance immediately.
SEVERE WEATHER
If severe weather or a tornado occur, members of the Executive Office team along with hotel personnel will instruct attendees on emergency plans to ensure your safety. In the case of tornadoes, seek shelter immediately in an interior room on the lowest floor possible without windows. For added protection, get under something sturdy such as a table or desk and cover your head in case of falling debris.
FIRE
In case of fire, calmly exit the area of the fire and follow instructions of the Executive Office or hotel teams. If you witness a fire, activate the nearest building fire alarm and exit the building. On your way out, warn others of the immediate danger. Move away from fire and smoke. Close doors and windows behind you, if time permits. Exit using stairs. Do not use elevators during a fire. Calmly and quickly move to the designated meeting point:
Portal Park (located one block east of the hotel)
Do not return to the building until given permission from emergency responders. Do not waste time gathering belongings, simply exit.
ACTIVE SHOOTER
If an active shooter situation arises, be aware of the environment and either RUN, HIDE OR FIGHT to save your life and the lives around you. Please know that law enforcement’s first priority is to end the incident.
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