Alpha Chi Rho National Fraternity

R. B. Stewart Day
2020-03-31
BACKGROUND
R.B. Stewart, Phi Omicron (Wisconsin 1923), was best known to the outside world as a “Father of the G.I. Bill”, by establishing post-World War II training programs that brought thousands of returning veterans to campuses across the country and fueled national growth and prosperity. He was also responsible for a nearly 40-year career at Purdue, where his pioneering ways of financing expansion of the endowment and physical plant and thus increasing enrollment seven-fold.
Brother Stewart served as the National President from 1940 to 1942 and, later in 1983, made a generous donation allowing Alpha Chi Rho to purchase the first official free-standing Fraternity Headquarters in Neptune, New Jersey. He used his gift as a challenge to every active Chapter to match his gift. 100% of the Chapters gave back.
March 31st (RB’s birthday) is the AXPEF Annual Day of Giving, where all Brothers are encouraged to give in the spirit of R.B. Since 2017, we have raised over $32,000 in just three 24-hour campaigns, with most of the donors are undergraduate men. All graduate Brothers are encouraged to give as much as they can. As a thank you, Brothers who donate at least $75 will receive an exclusive garnet and white AXP car magnet.

National Council Meeting
2020-03-14 09:00 - 13:00, 2019-11-09 09:00 - 13:00 (America/Detroit) | TBA

Baltimore Brews and Brotherhood
2020-02-27 18:00 - 21:00 | Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant, 1000 Lancaster St Suite B, Baltimore, MD, 21202, United States
Join Brothers and friends from the greater Baltimore area for Brews and Brotherhood. National president, David Jost and his lovely wife, Sandra, will be joining us. We will recognize loyal donors to the Alpha Chi Rho Educational Foundation and bring you up to speed on the recent developments in the Fraternity and Foundation.
The event is free to all active donors of the Foundation. You can also make a donation to support scholarships and educational programs for the coming year here: https://alphachirho.networkforgood.com

Growth Summit
2020-02-22 10:00 - 14:00 | West Chester University, 700 S High St., West Chester, PA, 19382, United States
Recruitment Growth Workshop!
This Summit is open to any members interested in gaining skills and techniques to enhance their current recruitment efforts. Lunch will be provided.
The Summit will be in SYKES Student Union 10B.

Chapter Drive-In
2020-02-21 18:00 - 21:00 | West Chester University, 700 S High St., West Chester, PA, 19382, United States
Strategic Planning, Creating Culture and Setting Goals!
Our first Chapter Drive-In of the semester is taking place on February 21, 2020. Any member is encouraged to attend; all you need to do is register! Dinner will be provided.
The Drive-In will be in SYKES Student Union Room 210.

Winter Conclave
2020-01-24 - 2020-01-26 | Monmouth University, 400 Cedar Avenue, West Long Branch, New Jersey, 07764
Join Brothers on Saturday January 25, 2020 at Monmouth University for the annual Winter Conclave.

If you are a Graduate Brother and would like to attend, please contact Melissa Lewis at mlewis@alphachirho.org.

If you are a Resident Brother and would like to register your Chapter, please click here. Please note that registration closed on January 1, 2020.
All Chapters and Colonies are expected to send the following officers to Conclave: president, treasurer, risk management officer/social officer, and new member educator/Postulant Leader.
Lodging will be provided for all delegates.

If you have any questions regarding registration or Conclave, please contact the National office at 732-869-1895 or via email at hq@alphachirho.org.

The schedule of the Winter Conclave can be found below:
9:30-10:00 – Registration, Optional Dinner Reservation Sign Ups, Foundation Table
10:00-10:45 – Opening Remarks, Introduction
10:45-11:00 – President Welcome
11:00-11:45 – Opening Keynote
12:00-12:40 – Education Block 1 (Greek Bill (PZ115), Phired Up: Chapter Builder (PZ204), Men and Risk (SC202A), Our House (SC202B)), Alumni Programming 1(Rebecca Stafford Student Center)
12:45-1:25 – General Session (Rebecca Stafford Student Center)
12:30-2:45 – Lunch, Photo Booth, Dinner Sign Up (Rebecca Stafford Student Center)
2:50-3:30 – Education Block 2 (Event Management (SC202A), Member Development (SC202B), Health & Safety (PZ115), Financial Development (PZ204)), Alumni Programming 2 (Rebecca Stafford Student Center)
3:35-4:15 – Goal Setting Session (Rebecca Stafford Student Center)
4:20-4:50 – Grow Crow Activity(Rebecca Stafford Student Center)
4:50-5:05 – Closing with Dates & Amici(Rebecca Stafford Student Center)
5:05-5:20 – Picture
5:30 – Leave for Dinner (optional)

Joint AXP and AXPEF Board Meeting
2019-12-07 09:00 - 13:00 | TBA

Crow Bowl 2019
2019-11-23 10:00 - 16:00 | Phi Phi House, 219 S 36th St, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, United States
Join local Chapters (graduate and resident) for the annual Crow Bowl flag football tournament! Proceeds from the event will be going to the Philadelphia branch of Habitat for Humanity.
The Crow Bowl has been organized and sponsored by the Lambda Chi Phi (Drexel Univ.), Phi Phi (U. Penn.), Omega Phi (La Salle Univ.) and Alpha Phi Alpha (Thomas Jefferson University) Chapters.
Date: November 23rd from 10AM-4PM
Location: University of Pennsylvania: Ace Adams Field, Penn Park
How to Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/u/1/d/1JN3bgVc8qEKfyVWVv1olyIqMJwyN6shbKiO0JaZSsI0/edit?usp=sharing_eip&ts=5db37525

Growth Summit
2019-11-09 10:00 - 13:00, 2019-10-12 10:00 - 17:00 | TBA

New Chapter Drive-In
2019-11-08 17:00 - 21:00, 2019-10-11 10:00 - 17:00 | TBA

Growth Summit
2019-09-21 10:00 - 17:00 | Purdue University, 610 Purdue Mall, West Lafayette, IN, 47907, United States

Educational Foundation Board of Trustees Meeting
2019-09-21 10:00 - 13:00 | National HQ

New Chapter Drive-In
2019-09-20 17:00 - 21:00 | Purdue University, 610 Purdue Mall, West Lafayette, IN, 47907, United States

National Council Meeting
2019-09-14 09:00 - 13:00 | National HQ

Crows in the Dugout!
2019-09-08 13:00 - 17:00 | Citi Field, 123-01 Roosevelt Ave., Queens, NY, 11368, United States
Alpha Chi Rho has partnered with the New York Mets to host a Brotherhood event this fall! Based on attendance at this event, the Fraternity will look to host similar events throughout the year.
To purchase your ticket, please visit https://axp.formstack.com/forms/mets.
We hope to see you at the ballpark!

Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get involved with this event?
The best way to get involved is to buy a ticket to the game. Then promote the game to your friends, family, and community. AXP will post game an ticketing information on social media, so retweet or share the information that way to your friends and followers!
How do I purchase a ticket for the game?
Click the link below to purchase a ticket. Ticketing information is also sent out via email to area AXPs, as well as promoted on our social media outlets including Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.
Who can buy tickets to the event?
Anyone! This event isn’t just for Crows, it’s for everyone! The more people that purchase through our link, the more money we can raise for the local Habitat for Humanity branch.
Who do I contact if I have any additional questions regarding Brotherhood events?
You can contact Melissa Lewis or Nicolas Hewgley at 732-869-1895. Melissa can also be reached at mlewis@alphachirho.org and Nicolas can be reached at nrhewgley@alphachirho.org.

105th National Convention
2019-07-18 - 2019-07-21 | Crowne Plaza Hotel, 2349 Marlton Pike W, Cherry Hill, NJ, 08002, United States
2019 CONVENTION
PHILADELPHIA / CHERRY HILL, NJ
JULY 18-21, 2019

We are pleased to announce that we will be at the Crowne Plaza Philadelphia-Cherry Hill for the 105th National Convention. The hotel is a short 10 miles over the bridge from Center City Philadelphia in Cherry Hill, NJ. This will allow for a larger than usual attendance given the proximity to many of our Chapters and alumni. We are expecting attendance to top out at 250-300 men. This Convention will serve as the official kick-off of the Quasquicentennial celebration of the Founding of the Fraternity (125 years of Brotherhood!) with 16 Past National Presidents committing to attend! Stay connected by updating your contact information and watching our web site for details.

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Schedule includes:

THURSDAY, JULY 18
09:00 AM – 3:00 PM DAY OF SERVICE (HABITAT FOR HUMANITY)
12:35 PM – 5:00 PM PHILLIES V. DODGERS GAME (TICKETS ON YOUR OWN HERE)
3 :00 PM – 6:00 PM REGISTRATION OPEN IN HOTEL LOBBY
6:30 PM INFORMAL DINNER AT HOTEL / CHERRY HILL – MEET IN LOBBY

FRIDAY, JULY 19
7:00 AM – 7:45 AM RISE AND SHINE WALK/RUN – COOPER RIVER PARK – MEET IN LOBBY
8:30 AM – 9:30 AM VIP COUNCIL AND FOUNDATION BREAKFAST
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM REGISTRATION OPENS, HISTORICAL LITERATURE SALE (FOR AXP ARCHIVES), HERFF JONES JEWELRY SALE
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM AXPEF BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM RESIDENT BROTHER PROGRAMS: FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT WITH GREEKBILL
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM RESIDENT BROTHER PROGRAM: “BE THE MAN” (BOXED LUNCH WILL ALSO BE SERVED AT THIS TIME)
1:15 PM – 3:15 PM VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION & TRAINING
1:15 PM – 3:15 PM RESIDENT BROTHER PROGRAMS: RECRUITMENT WITH PHIRED UP PRODUCTIONS
4:00 PM – 4:45 PM “BROTHERS ONLY” CAREER FAIR BEGINS – JAY HARRIS (ESPN SPORTSCENTER) KEYNOTE “BECAUSE OF FRATERNITY”
4:45 PM – 6:30 PM “BROTHERS ONLY” CAREER FAIR & RECEPTION CONTINUES
6:30 PM DINNER ON YOUR OWN
8:30 PM – 9:30 PM CROW HISTORY LIVE!
10:00 PM – 11:00 PM RITUAL HABITUAL PROGRAM

SATURDAY, JULY 20
6:30 AM – 7:15 AM RISE AND SHINE WALK/RUN – COOPER RIVER PARK – MEET IN LOBBY
8:30 AM – 9:30 AM CROW HISTORY LIVE!
9:30 AM – 12:00 PM NATIONAL FRATERNITY BUSINESS MEETING (INITIATED BROTHERS ONLY) PT. 1
9:30 AM – 12:00 PM NON-INITIATED MEMBERS PROGRAM PT. 1
12:00 PM – 1:45 PM ALPHA CHI RHO EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION AWARDS LUNCHEON
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM NATIONAL FRATERNITY BUSINESS MEETING PT. 2

2:00 PM – 4:00 PM NON-INITIATED MEMBERS PROGRAM PT. 2

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM PAST NATIONAL PRESIDENT ROUND TABLE
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM LIFETIME GIVING SOCIETY & VIP RECEPTION (INVITE ONLY)
7:30 PM – 10:00 PM FEAST OF THE FRATERNITY
10:00 PM – 1:00 AM CASINO NIGHT AFTER PARTY

SUNDAY, JULY 21
9:30 AM – 11:00 AM NATIONAL COUNCIL MEETING

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We suggest you CALL the Crowne Plaza Philadelphia / Cherry Hill directly. The hotel for Convention has rooms for Friday – Sunday, July 19 – 21, 2019. Reservations can be made by calling 888-233-9527 between the hours of 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM EST OR online.
A dedicated website is now available for your attendees to book their hotel rooms online. Reservations can be made until June 17, 2019 at this web address:
Booking Website:
https://book.passkey.com/e/49760587
Individuals must identify themselves as a guest of Alpha Chi Rho Fraternity to receive the contracted rates.
Hotel rates are as follows based on occupancy:
Room Type – Price
Single/Double – $119
Triple/Quad – $119
Rooms must be reserved by June 17, 2019. The rates quoted above are per night and exclude applicable taxes. Room check-in is at 4 PM; checkout is 11 AM. All guests arriving early or departing late may store their luggage with a bellman. The rates apply to 3 days prior to convention and 3 days post-convention based on availability; Tuesday, July 16 to Wednesday, July 24, 2019.
All Undergraduate/Resident Chapters will automatically have a room reserved if they paid their assessment fees.
All Graduate Chapters (whether their Resident Chapters are active or not) are expected to have two voting delegates in attendance for at least the Saturday Convention sessions.

A Birthday Banquet for Beta Chi Phi
2019-04-12 - 2019-04-13 | Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square, 25 S Queen St, Lancaster, PA, 17603, United States
Greetings!

In March of 1989, a group of men came together at Millersville University to form an organization that to varying degrees was an important part of our lives when we were young men. In April of 2019, we are hoping to bring as many of us together as possible to share in the Bonds of Brotherhood, and have a good time!

DETAILS:
What: A Birthday Banquet for Beta Chi Phi (Black Tie Encouraged for the Banquet) Other Activities: Ritual Meeting, Tour of Millersville’s Campus
When: Saturday April 13, 2019, Time TBA
Where: Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square, Lancaster, PA
Who: Brothers of the Beta Chi Phi Chapter of Alpha Chi Rho and Guests
Cost: Approximately $100.00 per couple for the meal and gift

NEXT STEPS:

Email Chris Mulvihill at chrisaxp@gmail.com and let him know if you can make it!
Call the Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square and make a reservation 717 239 1600 (People are planning on coming in Friday night so there may be some informal activities then!)
Dig through your attic or basement and see if you can find out pictures or memorabilia!

SPECIAL THANKS TO PENNY DOTTS SCHAEFFER FOR HELPING PLAN AND EXECUTE THIS EVENT!

National Council Meeting
2019-03-30 08:00 - 12:00 | National HQ
To RSVP, please contact the National Office at 732-869-1895 or at hq@alphachirho.org.

West Chester University Homecoming
2018-11-03 | West Chester University, 700 S High St., West Chester, PA, 19382, United States
Phi Nu Chi Recolonization Kick Off

Details TBD

Phi Epsilon House Dedication & Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
2018-10-20 12:00 - 17:00 | Syracuse Chapter House, 131 College Place, Syracuse, NY, 13210, United States
Syracuse Homecoming Game vs UNC Tar Heels
131 College Place
Time TBD (2 hours before Kick Off)

Delta Phi 70th Anniversary
2018-09-29 18:00 - 22:00 | Desmond Hotel, 660 Albany Shaker Road, Albany, NY, 12211, United States
The 70th Anniversary of the Delta Phi Chapter of Alpha Chi Rho
The Rensselaer Crow Alumni Foundation (RCAF) is pleased to announce the celebration of the 70th anniversary of the founding of the Delta Phi Chapter of Alpha Chi Rho @ RPI on Saturday, September 29th. The event will be held at the Desmond in Albany (same location as 60th and 65th).
The cocktail reception (cash bar) will be at 6:00PM followed by a buffet-style dinner.
The recommended dress code is cocktail attire – Suits/Jackets for Men and Dresses for Women.
Registration: Sign up by Monday, August 20th for the early bird pricing of $90 per person Registration will close on Friday September 21st. There will be NO sign-ups allowed on the day of the event.
http://rpicrows.com/rcaf/events
Make sure you click all the way through to confirm your payment on the site after you go through the PayPal screen.

Hotel: We hope you will stay with us at the Desmond. Since this event will be held the same weekend as the RPI homecoming, we recommend booking early as hotels in the area often fill up and have higher normal rates.

Our group room rate will be $136 per night. Our group ID is 12S84U.

Other events:

Saturday, 10/29 @ noon: Grad/Undergrad Football @ Frear Park, Troy, NY
Sunday, 9/30 @ 10:00 AM: Building Association Fall Meeting @ The Desmond, Albany, NY

Please contact Brother Mat Kehoe below for more information.

AXPEF Trustee Meeting
2018-09-29 10:00 - 15:00 | Syracuse Chapter House, 131 College Place, Syracuse, NY, 13210, United States
All donors are welcome to attend the meeting and tour the newly renovated house.

Phi Theta Chi (Longwood) Graduate Chapter Meeting
2018-08-24 - 2018-08-25 | Richmond, VA
The National Fraternity and Graduate Chapter will be petitioning to the Longwood IFC and administratin to return the Phi Theta Chi Chapter back to campus. Calling all graduate Brothers from the Richmond/Farmville area to attend a meeting in Richmond. This meeting is for any graduate Brother interested in serving in an advisory capacity or Longwood alumnus who wants to be involved. Contact Jay Anhorn (janhorn@alphachirho.org) for details.

Phi Pi Chi (IUP) Reunion
2018-08-03 - 2018-08-05
We will be camping in Penn Run, PA.

Contact Joe Morea or Stu Storti for more details.

Nu Phi (Steubenville) 70s/80s Reunion
2018-08-03 - 2018-08-05 | Franciscan Hotel, 200 Franciscan Way, Steubenville, OH, 43952, United States
Contact Jon Donlan for details. 15 rooms are blocked at the new Franciscan Hotel in Steubie (its a Best Western at 200 Franciscan Way). The block of rooms is good up to July 3rd where any rooms that have not been reserved will be released. The cancellation policy is up to 6pm day of arrival. The number to call is 740 – 282 – 0901 and again be sure to mention CROW when booking the rooms.

BE MEN Weekend
2018-07-13 - 2018-07-15 | National HQ
Join Alpha Chi Rho Staff and Volunteers on July 13-15, 2018 to help prepare our National Headquarters for the next academic year.
To RSVP visit bit.ly/bemenweeekend
If you are unable to attend but would like to help in another way, please contact Scott Carlson at the National Office at 732-869-1895 or at hq@alphachirho.org.
If you have any questions about the weekend, please contact the National Office at hq@alphachirho.org or at 732-869-1895.

Phi Beta Graduate Chapter Alumni Weekend
2018-06-07 20:00 - 2018-06-10 12:00 | Dickinson College, 28 N. College St., Carlisle, PA, 17013, United States
DICKINSON ALUMNI WEEKEND JUNE 7, 8 , 9 & 10 2018
THE AXP PHI BETA GRADUATE CHAPTER HEADQUARTERS THIS YEAR WILL BE IN ANDREWS HALL (PHI KAPPA SIGMA) IN THE LOWER QUAD. (THE OLD HOUSE, ATWATER, IS UNDERGOING RENOVATION. THE SOCAL FLOOR WILL BE STOCKED WITH REFRESHMENTS AND SNACKS CURTSY OF SIGMA CHI.
ALPHA CHI RHO ACTIVITIES
FRIDAY
8 p.m.
The North Mountain Ramblers
An Americana band featuring country, blues, bluegrass, traditional folk, western swing, and Cajun provided by the Beta Pi Chapter of the Kappa Sigma Alumni Association.
SATURDAY
10 – 11 a.m.
Alpha Chi Rho Alumni Meeting
Noon – 1:30 p.m.
Alumni Barbecue
Enjoy a barbecue lunch on beautiful Morgan Field.
$15, $8 children 6-12, children 5 and below are free
1 – 5 p.m.
Old-Fashioned Quad Party (sponsored by the Phi Beta Graduate Chapter of Alpha Chi Rho and the Omicron Graduate Chapter of Sigma Chi)
Everyone’s invited! Members of fraternities and sororities wear your Greek letters and bring old photos, yearbooks, banners and composites to share. The seventh-annual “Crow Show” will feature hot-chee dogs and a live band starting at 1:30.
9 – 11 p.m.
The Dickinson Dance Party
Keep the celebration going at Dickinson’s dance party with music from Bradley ( LIVED IN THE CROW HOUSE 70-73) featuring alumni celebrating their 45th reunion – Al Hershner ’73, Chris Knopf ’73, Dave Newell ’73, Pete Taft ’73 and Bob Willemin ‘73. Stop in for dessert, grab a drink and catch up with friends.

FOR QUESTIONS PLEASE CONTACT ROB MORROW 215-327-9371
