Chapters

Main » Inactive » Chapter Details

The Amherst Chapter
Amherst College
1836-1989, 2002-2006

Alpha Delta Phi was the first national Greek letter fraternity to establish a chapter at Amherst. It developed from an original nucleus of eleven members of the class of 1837, who organized in September 1835, under the name of Iota Pi Kappa to promote the study of history. Iota Pi Kappa was not destined to long life, for in September 1836, there arrived in Amherst two delegates from the Yale Chapter of the Alpha Delta Phi, who, having gained the good graces of the members of Iota Pi Kappa, proposed that Iota Pi Kappa change its name and constitution to that of the Alpha Delta Phi. Finally, after two or three months of debate, during which time nearly all the members of Iota Pi Kappa were one by one initiated into Alpha Delta Phi, an agreement was reached (“duobus exceptis”) to discard the constitution of Iota Pi Kappa and to adopt that of Alpha Delta Phi. The first meeting of the new Chapter was held on Monday, January 9, 1837. The charter members of the Amherst Chapter numbered seventeen members of the classes of 1837 and 1838.

The history of the Chapter has been on whole one of well-ordered growth and development. During the first five years of the Chapter’s history its membership was confined to the Senior and Junior classes. But the advent of another fraternity in 1841 compelled the admission of the sophomores and freshmen. From then until 1946 the Chapter consisted of members of all four classes, chosen, for the most part, at the beginning of freshmen year. Until 1879, however, the two lower delegations did not wear the badge of the Fraternity.

In 1874, a chapter house was purchased and the Chapter took possession of its new property in August 1875. This Chapter house was the first in Amherst.

The great fire on the morning of July 4, 1879, which swept away the business part of the Amherst, did not spare Alpha Delta Phi; but the Chapter had the good fortune to save all its records. A new chapter house was built (1889-1890), occupying a commanding situation near the old house. In 1929 on this same piece of property another and larger home was constructed.

While the fraternities were dormant during World War II the Alumni Council, Faculty and Trustees made a study of conditions, with the cooperation of representatives of all the fraternities. As a result, after the war the fraternities were allowed by the Trustees to reopen in the fall of 1945.

Following a concerned effort by the alumni Brothers to renovate the physical condition of the chapter house and to reestablish successful rushing, initiations were renewed in the fall of 1946, and the Chapter continued to flourish and was once again the pre-eminent fraternity at Amherst College.

In 1976, Amherst College accepted its first women undergraduates. In 1978, the Chapter pledged its first group of women. Although many doubted the wisdom of the decision, it was only two years later that the College’s Board of Trustees required all Amherst fraternities to admit women.

In 1985, Amherst College banned all fraternities. The Fraternity withdrew its Charter at the International Convention in August 1989.

In 2002 Alpha Delta Phi was approached by an outstanding group of young men from Amherst College. After many phone interviews with Fraternity President Edward J. Donahue, JH 1968, and multiple visits by Assistant Exec. Director Cray J. Coppins III, K 2001, the Board of Governors unanimously voted to initiate the group into the mysteries of the Alpha Delta Phi, thus re-establishing the Fraternity at Amherst College.

Page 1 of 1

Return

The Alpha Delta Phi Fraternity

Executive Director:

William Millard, PhD

Assistant Executive Director:

Terrie Eastmade

Address:

6126 Lincoln Avenue
Morton Grove, IL 60053

Contact:

Telephone:(847) 965-1832
Fax:(847) 965-1871
e-Mail:office@alphadeltaphi.org

THE ALPHA DELTA PHI

181^st ANNUAL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE AND CONVENTION

AUGUST 8 – 11, 2013

TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA

Border Entry Requirements

U.S. citizens require a U.S. passport or another valid travel document to enter or re-enter the U.S. U.S. citizens do not need a passport to cross into Canada (unless coming from a third country), but are required to have valid photo ID, proof of citizenship, and, if available, their Permanent Resident Card. U.S. citizens can visit Canada without a visa for up to 180 days.

Legal Matters

The legal drinking age is 19 and licensed establishments are allowed to serve between 11:00 a.m. and 2 a.m. Government issued photo ID is needed for those who appear to be under age 30. Usually a driver’s license is sufficient.

Background Information about Toronto

Toronto is the capital of the Province of Ontario and sits on the north-western shore of Lake Ontario. The population of the City of Toronto is 2.5 million. Including the surrounding area, which is called the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), the population is 5.6 million.

The currency is the Canadian Dollar (CAD). Many businesses in the downtown area will accept payment in U.S. Dollars, but the exchange rate will be less favourable than you would get at your own or a Canadian bank. The most widely accepted credit cards are Visa and Master Card. Debit cards are widely used in Canada. Almost all establishments will take payment by credit or debit card.

All purchases will have a 13% sales tax added which is called the Harmonized Sales Tax (HST). Gratuities are similar to the U.S. and 15 – 20% is the norm for good service at a restaurant or in a taxi.

Canada operates under the metric system, so temperatures are in Celius (C), distances are in kilometres and weights are in kilograms. In August in Toronto the average high temperature will be around 26 C (79F) and the average low will be around 13C (55F). In early August it is common for temperatures to be in the mid – high 80s F during the day.

Local Attractions Within Easy Walking Distance of the Hotel

BATA SHOE MUSEUM Hundreds of shoes (from a collection of over 10,000), which celebrate the style, and function of footwear from ancient Egyptian sandals to 20^th century celebrity shoes are on display.

327 Bloor St. W. www.batashoemuseum.ca

ROYAL ONTARIO MUSEUM (ROM) Canada’s largest museum has an impressive collection of over 6 million items ranging from a renowned collection of dinosaurs to Yuan Dynasty paintings to galleries of ancient Egyptian and Bronze Age art.

100 Queen’s Park www.rom.on.ca

GARDINER MUESUM OF CERAMIC ART Housed in an acclaimed modernist building, this boutique museum explores the history, significance and style of ceramics with a 3,000 plus piece collection.

111 Queen’s Park www.gardinermuseum.on.ca

BLOOR – YORKVILLE This shopping area is home to Toronto’s “Mink Mile” along Bloor Street featuring international names like Tiffany, Gucci, Cartier and Prada alongside the best of Canada at Holt Renfrew, Harry Rosen and Roots. Yorkville’s bustling streets and cobbled lanes house designer boutiques, galleries and fine dining. www.bloor-yorkville.com

Local Attractions Within a Short Taxi or Subway Ride of the Hotel

ART GALLERY OF ONTARIO (AGO) The collections of the 8^th largest art museum in North America include more than 6,500 works of art, almost half of which are by Canadian artists including Emily Carr and the Group of Seven.

317 Dundas St. W. www.ago.net

TEXTILE MUSEUM OF CANADA Of interest to fashion fans and history buffs, this museum features more than 12,000 pieces, including garments and unique fabrics.

55 Centre Ave. www.textilemuseum.ca

HOCKEY HALL OF FAME Housed in a former bank building, this museum boasts the largest collection of hockey memorabilia.

Brookfield Place, 30 Yonge St. www.hhof.com

CN TOWER This Toronto landmark features three observation decks, a glass floor, the 360 Restaurant and the new EdgeWalk, 116 storeys in the air.

301 Front St. W. www.cntower.ca

TORONTO EATON CENTRE This enclosed shopping destination stretches two full city blocks and houses more than 230 retailers.

220 Yonge St. www.torontoeatoncentre.com

Office Hours

Monday-Friday:08:30 AM - 4:00 PM Central Time

During the summer (June-August), the office has extended hours Monday-Thursday.
However, the office is closed on Friday.

Main Menu