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The Yale Chapter
Yale University
1836-1873, 1888-1935, 1990-

23-25 Lake Place
New Haven, CT 6511

Members of the Hamilton Chapter established the Yale Chapter of Alpha Delta Phi. Its charter members were, accordingly, themselves initiates, and its first recognition by the Fraternity in Convention antedates by nearly a year the time generally assigned to its foundation, its first meeting having been held before that of Columbia, although the latter received the earlier charter.

The Yale Chapter continued in active existence for thirty-seven years and took an important part in Fraternity government and the shaping of its policy. The Brunonian Chapter was established by a Yale delegation, and the conversion of the local society, Iota Pi Kappa, at Amherst into a Chapter of Alpha Delta Phi was likewise largely due to Yale influence and effort. The first songbook and with two exceptions, all the catalogues, until 1860, were likewise issued from Yale, while at the second convention, held in New Haven, on August 15, 1839, was delivered an address by Samuel Eells, which was the first of those public exercises that have now become a normal part of the annual celebration of most fraternities.

As a result of most unfortunate complications induced by the political and social conditions of Yale life, this Chapter suspended its activity in the spring of 1873, and voluntarily surrendered its charter at a convention held at Cornell in the same year.

In the spring of 1888, a small but earnest group, having proved the sincerity of their purposes and desires, sought and received a new charter. In the winter of 1893-1894, committees from Psi Upsilon and Delta Kappa Epsilon, existing in Yale as junior societies, met one from Alpha Delta Phi to discuss a plan by which the Yale Chapter should also become a junior society, and the three should amicably cooperate in their choice of future candidates for election. In the winter of 1894-1895 the conference was again renewed and the importance of determining the question, according to the suggestion there made, became so apparent that the Chapter entered into an agreement with the two societies named, to adopt the proposed policy, provided the consent of the Fraternity could be obtained at its next Convention. At the Convention held with the Columbia Chapter in May 1895, the Yale proposal was approved.

In 1935, after some years of deliberation as to the wisdom of such action, the Yale Chapter voluntarily withdrew from the Fraternity and surrendered its Charter to the Executive Council. The evolution of the intramural college system on the Yale campus, with the consequent segregation of the undergraduates into smaller groups, made the continued existence of junior societies like Alpha Delta Phi extremely difficult.

A chance contact between a leader of Delta Kappa Epsilon and G. Lauriston Walsh, Jr., COR 1962, led to the purchase of a building in New Haven and has rekindled efforts to reestablish the Yale Chapter. After a substantial investment of time, effort, and money by Brothers Robert G. McKelvey, MID 1959, Robert S. Price, K 1958, Governors, Field Representatives and others, twenty-two men were initiated by members of the Cornell Chapter in New Haven on April 20, 1989, and four more a day later.

The Yale Chapter was awarded its third charter in 1990, and continues to thrive on the Yale campus.

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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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