Lifelong Engagement

Overview

There are many ways for alumni to engage with Phi Delta Theta. We’d love to know where your interest lies, so we can lead you to opportunities that make sense for you.

Phi Delta Theta has over 190,000 living alumni spread across the United States, Canada, and the world. Whether you are seeking networking opportunities and other alumni benefits or wish to contribute your talent and resources to our organization, we provide numerous opportunities to ensure that Phi Delta Theta remains your fraternity for life.

Alumni Event Support

If you plan to host an alumni event, GHQ would be happy to help! Here’s how we can support you and your group:

• Find your audience. GHQ has a database of more than 190,000 living alumni across the world. In many cases, we are able to locate brothers on your behalf. In addition, you can search for brothers through myPhiDelt, the online community exclusively for our members. Be sure to update your information in there, as well.

• Promote your event. GHQ will be happy to assist you in generating your email save-the-date and registration and sending it out to your group. Our experience shows us that the personal touch is important in driving responses. We can work with you to develop an effective marketing plan. We can provide you with an alumni list of your target audience. (Organizers must understand that any shared records are confidential and are only to be used for event planning.) In addition, we can publicize your event on our website and, in some cases, on social media.

• Advisory services. Our team at GHQ is prepared to discuss the best practices for hosting a successful alumni event. We can provide you with meaningful and helpful suggestions for activities catered to your group. Whether for your chapter specifically, an alumni club, or another group altogether, we can provide you with the support you need.

• Coordinate speakers. If you wish to have a GHQ staff member, General Council member, or another representative of Phi Delta Theta speak at your event, we can help to coordinate their attendance and remarks. Fill out this form.

• Handle reservations. Through myPhiDelt, GHQ can handle registration setup, RSVPs, track attendees, and collect funds for activities, if desired.

Example Alumni Reunion/Chapter Anniversary Event Agenda

Alumni Weekend Sample Itinerary:

Friday Evening – Sunday

• Hotel Accommodations:
  Ensure room blocks are made at local hotels and communicate availability to alumni.

Friday:

• Casual Get-Together:
  For early arrivals, a casual meet-up with available chapter members. Dinner on your own.

Saturday:

• Morning:
  • Breakfast with Members:
    Kick off the day with a breakfast gathering between alumni and current chapter members.
  • Campus/House Tours:
    After breakfast, offer guided tours of the campus and fraternity house, highlighting key landmarks and historical aspects.
• Afternoon:
  • Lunch and/or Alumni-Member Activity:
    Choose between lunch followed by an engaging alumni-member activity such as golf, networking, or a career workshop.
• Evening:
  • Semi-Formal Dinner:
    Host a semi-formal dinner featuring alumni, current members, and GHQ or campus professionals.
  • Casual Evening:
    After dinner, alumni and members can gather for a relaxed evening event.

Sunday:

• Morning:
  • Breakfast and Departures:
    A farewell breakfast for those leaving.
• Evening:
  • Chapter Meeting Open to Alumni:
    For alumni still in town, offer the option to attend the chapter meeting.

Other Potential Events

• Hallmark Reunions and Anniversaries
  • Recognize milestone years such as 25-, 50-, 75-, and 100-year reunions.
    
• Homecoming or Founders Day Celebrations
  • Founders Day (event planning checklist available)
    
• Silver, Gold, Palladian Legion Ceremonies
  • Ceremony checklist available in myPhiDelt
    
• New Alumni Inductions
  • Ceremony checklist available in myPhiDelt
    
• Memorial Ceremonies
  
• Attend General Convention
  
• Annual Initiate/Pledge Class Reunion or Trip

Founders Day Events

If your alumni club or First Thursday location is planning to host a Founders Day event, General Headquarters can assist! We have a number of things for you to consider:

Promote Your Event

If you want your Founders Day event to be promoted on our website, please submit the event details here. Be sure to include the date, time, location, cost, schedule of activities, and the main point of contact.

Founders Day Checklist

When planning your event, please download and utilize the Founders Day Checklist. This document can also be found on myPhiDelt under Resources–Ceremonies. The checklist will assist you in planning the perfect occasion to celebrate Phi Delta Theta’s Founders Day!

Legionnaire Ceremony and Pins

If you plan to have a Gold or Silver Legionnaire Ceremony at your event, visit myPhiDelt under Resources–Ceremonies to download the official ceremony guide. To order lapel pins, please visit the Phi Delt Store.

Request a Speaker

If you would like a speaker from the General Council or Headquarters, please fill out this form as soon as possible. We are happy to attend your events, but our calendars fill quickly.

Regional Alumni Lists

General Headquarters can provide alumni listings up to a fifty-mile radius of your area. Don’t hesitate to contact Senior Director of Alumni Engagement Zach Hilliard to obtain a list.

Legionnaire Ceremony Information

If you plan to have a Gold or Silver Legionnaire Ceremony at your event, visit myPhiDelt under Resources–Ceremonies to download the official ceremony guide.

To order lapel pins, please visit the Phi Delt Store.

Alumni Clubs and First Thursdays

Whether you’ve recently graduated or it’s been a few decades, joining an alumni club is a great way to stay informed and connected to fellow Phis and the broader Fraternity. With clubs spread all across North America, you’re sure to find one near you. In addition to our traditional alumni clubs, many First Thursday with the Phis locations can now provide the same networking opportunities.

Phi Delt Store Deals

Your Phi Delta Theta membership now comes with more perks. Now offering unbeatable discounts on top-notch products and services! From ClassPass and Manscaped to Clear and Success Magazine, our growing list of partners has you covered.

Log in or create your free account today at phideltstore.com/deals to unlock premium perks and be the first to enjoy the benefits.

FAQs

How do I receive the printed version of The Scroll

Members of the True Blue Society received printed editions of The Scroll. Learn more about the True Blue Society.

All members of Phi Delta Theta receive a digital version of The Scroll in the monthly e-newsletter, The Scroll Extra. If you are not receiving this we encourage you to submit an update my info request or access your myPhiDelt account and update your information directly.

View all editions of The Scroll since 1875 at The Scroll Archive.

Contact Engagement Team

Looking to connect directly with someone about alumni engagement? Contact Senior Director of Alumni Engagement Zach Hilliard.

Custom and University Co-Branded Apparel

Phi Delta Theta and its e-commerce partner Enrichly are excited to offer custom and co-branded merchandise with Phi Delta Theta and university/college marks for alumni events and reunions.

For our Campus Collection, view current institutions offered here. If your alma mater is not offered, but you’d like to express interest in it being added for future events, contact Kate Ferguson to inquire.

If you are interested in custom or bulk apparel or household items for an upcoming event, fill out this form.

Fraternity Logos

You can view and download Phi Delta Theta’s brand assets on our brand site.

If you are looking to produce apparel or physical items with Phi Delta Theta’s logos and marks, please contact us to ensure you’re working with licensed vendors of Phi Delta Theta.