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The Miami Chapter
Miami University (OH)
1835-1873, 1951-

22 South Campus
Oxford, OH 45056
http://www.mualphadelt.com/

The oldest, yet one of the newest fraternities at Miami University is the Miami Chapter of Alpha Delta Phi, founded by Samuel Eells. The Miami Chapter was the first fraternity west of the Alleghenies as well as the first at Miami. It provided the inspiration for the founding of the Miami Triad – Beta Theta Pi in 1839, Phi Delta Theta in 1848, and Sigma Chi in 1855. Miami University has since been known as “The Mother of Fraternities,” and it was Samuel Eells who introduced the fraternity concept at Miami when he moved to Cincinnati in 1833 to practice law. The Chapter originated with the initiation of C.L. Telford, and J.B. Temple into Alpha Delta Phi in November 1835.

The Chapter flourished for forty years until June 1873, when Miami University closed in the wake of Reconstruction of the Union. Although the Chapter was never large, it was of high quality. Several buildings on the Miami Campus are named after members of the old Miami Chapter – Bishop Hall, Bonham House, Stoddard, and Swing Hall – to name but a few.

The Chapter did not return when Miami reopened in 1885. A new page in its history began, however, in 1947 when representatives of the Midwest Association of Alpha Delta Phi organized The 1833’s, a local fraternity whose express purpose was to petition Alpha Delta Phi for reestablishment of the Miami Chapter. Under careful guidance of Midwestern Alpha Delts and with the encouragement of Miami University, which housed the 1833’s in the Pines Dormitory, the group was initiated into Alpha Delta Phi on May 19, 1951.

In 1953, the Miami Realty Association of Alpha Delta Phi, composed of interested Alpha Delt Alumni of other Chapters living in the Cincinnati area, was formed to give financial support and counsel to the young Chapter. In 1954, the Association purchased a large brick house at 22 South Campus Avenue in Oxford, to which was added a spacious $70,000.00 wing during 1965. Located on the northwest edge of the campus between the University and the Oxford business district, it is probably the most ideally situated fraternity house in Oxford.

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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.

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