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Join Phi Delta Theta in Washington DC in 2012!
79th Biennial Convention - July 5 - 8, 2012 - Crystal Gateway Marriott - Washington DC
The Biennial Convention offers a unique
opportunity for Phis of all ages from many parts of the world to meet
in the true spirit of the Bond.
Since 1880, the General Convention has held all supreme and legislative
powers of the Fraternity. The Convention has three main
responsibilities and powers. They include:
- Electing the General Council
- Consideration of judicial matters
- Enacting
laws for the regulation of the Fraternity, since only the General
Convention may amend the Ritual, Constitution, and General Statutes of
the Fraternity.
One of the more important decisions a chapter makes is the selection of
its delegate to the General Convention, because all formal action taken
at the General Convention is the result of democratic voting, and it is
typical for chapter delegates to constitute 65 to 75 percent of the
total vote. Those with voting privileges at the Convention include:
- Undergraduate chapter delegates
- Members of the General Council
- Past Presidents of the General Council
- Province Presidents
- Survey Commissioners
- The Executive Vice President
- The Housing Commissioner
- Other commissioners that the General Council may appoint
- Alumni club delegates
Convention is a memorable and rewarding
experience for all that attend. If, during your stay, you do nothing
more than discover the advantages of an international association, your
time will have been well spent.
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