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The Phi Kappa Chapter
Trinity College (CT)
1877-

112 Vernon Street Box 1380 Trinity College
Hartford, CT 06106
http://caribou.cc.trincoll.edu/adp/

Phi Kappa Chapter House at Trinity College

The Phi Kappa Chapter was established on December 20, 1877, when the undergraduate members of the Phi Kappa Society were initiated into the Alpha Delta Phi in accordance with an agreement signed November 23, 1877.

The Phi Kappa Society had been founded on October 27, 1835, at Trinity College (then Washington College) in Hartford, Connecticut, and was the second secret society established there. During its existence of forty-two years as a local fraternity, it had great influence in the College. Through the establishment of the Phi Kappa Chapter, Alpha Delta Phi became the second international fraternity of the College.

Few relics remain of the old Phi Kappa Society whose members swore that their secrets would die with them. However, their spirit has always been a great source of pride to the Chapter. The long and honorable history of the old Phi Kappa Society was so singly recognized by Alpha Delta Phi when the new Chapter was formed that it was named the Phi Kappa Chapter.

Since the establishment of the Chapter, its history has been dominated by the need of an adequate Chapter House. On January 21, 1886 the Chapter purchased a lot at 122 Vernon Street, facing the College property and ground was broken for a Chapter House in 1890. It was purposely designed as an ordinary home with the exception of the lodge room on the third floor, so that it could readily be sold whenever the erection of a larger and more modern house on another site should seem desirable. Additional strips of land were added to the original property in 1911 and 1922. Plans for a new house were prepared in 1912, but were abandoned because of World War I. The Great Depression of the 1930’s and World War II caused further delays. However, in 1946, a Building Fund was actually started.

At the 125^th Anniversary Celebration of the founding of the Phi Kappa Society in 1960, plans were announced for a new Chapter House. At the same time the formation of the Phi Kappa Educational Foundation, Inc. was announced for the purpose of granting financial aid to worthy students and to sponsor educational events at Trinity College. With growing popularity in recent years, the Foundation has sponsored numerous campus lectures and “fireside chats” in the Chapter House living room.

In 1962 both structures on the Chapter property were demolished and construction was started on a two-story brick building. The cornerstone, a simple block of redstone taken from a lintel in the old house and inscribed only with “1962”, was laid on September 29, 1962 at an impressive ceremony, and the new house, which cost $150,000.00, was occupied in January 1963. While lacking dormitory quarters, it contains ample social, dining, and parking facilities.

The house stood basically unchanged until the summer of 1981 when renovations totaling $20,000.00 were made in anticipation of the 149^th Convention. This, the fifth convention at Phi Kappa, was a fitting tribute not only to the Chapter and its vibrant activity, but to the College as well. Existing in an atmosphere in which there are some serious challenges to the fraternity system, the Phi Kappa Chapter stands ready to further the spirit and ideals of Alpha Delta Phi.

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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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