
2026 Winter Conclave, A Great Event for Resident and Graduate Brothers
January 29, 2026Dear Brother,
At the 108th National Convention, the Fraternity launched a Membership Experience Committee to improve the connection between Graduate Brothers, Graduate Chapters, Graduate Clubs, and resident (undergraduate) Brothers and Chapters. The Fraternity has continued to involve Graduate Brothers in the conversation, and at the 2026 Winter Conclave held over Martin Luther King Jr. weekend, Graduate Brothers gathered to discuss the future of the Committee and the Fraternity at large.
These Brothers honed in on the importance of events to connect Graduate and Resident Brothers, to show a common bond between generations and that Fraternity membership is for life. They also discussed the importance of cultivating and strengthening functional Graduate Chapters – something that the Membership Committee has had success with in the last year with the Phi Gamma Chi Graduate Chapter.
In order to provide these networking events and help continue the Fraternity’s goal of increasing Graduate support of our Brothers, we humbly request your support of Graduate Dues (not tax deductible).
If you have paid your Graduate Dues, I thank you again for contributing to better our Fraternity. To view a list of all donors, please click here.
If every Brother made an annual recurring donation of $35, the Fraternity would immediately see the benefits of your support. Your Graduate Dues directly provide each Chapter support and professional resources to improve.
Separate from this appeal, the Fraternity recently held the 2026 Winter Conclave, an officer academy for all Chapter presidents, vice presidents, recruitment chairs, risk management officers, and treasurers. Over one-hundred-fifteen Brothers attended this year and many cited the peer learning between Graduate Brothers and resident Brothers as their most impactful session.
Again, your annual Graduate Dues will allow the Fraternity to provide networking events and help new or existing Graduate Chapters improve. Please set up your one-time or recurring donation today by clicking here.
In the Bond of Brotherhood,
Nicolás R. Hewgley
Director of Communication and Development
P.S. Save time! Consider making a quarterly or annual recurring donation through our donation link! Thank you again for your donation and continued support. If you have any questions about your Chapter or alma mater, please do not hesitate to contact me via email at nrhewgley@alphachirho.org.

