Pi Delta Psi

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NAME	Editing Pi Delta Psi
LETTERS	ΠΔΨ
NICKNAME	"PDPsi" "PDP"
FOUNDING DATE	February 20, 1994
FOUNDING UNIVERSITY	SUNY Binghamton
TYPE	Social
SCOPE	National
COUNCIL	NAPA
MOTTO	Culture is Pride, Pride is Success
IDEALS	Academics, Community Service, Cultural Awareness, Morals & Ethics and Social Interaction
COLORS	Red       White       Black
CHAPTERS	26 Active, 1 Alumni Branch
PUBLICATION	The Dragon
HEADQUARTERS	P.O. Box 520269 Flushing, New York USA
WEBSITE	www.pideltapsi.com/

Contents 1 Mission Statement 2 History 2.1 Founders 3 Entities 4 National Events 4.1 National Convention (Spring) 4.2 National Winter Conference 4.3 National Summer Weekend 4.3.1 National Summer BBQ 4.3.2 National Summer Conference 4.3.3 National Summer Banquet 4.4 Cultural Awareness 4.5 Philanthropy

Mission Statement

The mission of Pi Delta Psi Fraternity, Inc. is to maintain its Fraternal existence by instilling values that nurture and perpetuate the continual growth and development of the individual through Academic Achievement, Cultural Awareness, Righteousness, Friendship and Loyalty while fostering ethical behavior, leadership, and philanthropy.

Pi Delta Psi was founded on these principles to help promote Asian Awareness amongst ourselves and throughout the community. We envisioned this to be possible by going out of the boundaries of an organization and creating a Fraternity on the basis of common goals and ideals in the form of a brotherhood. We believe that through education, we can become more knowledgeable about the different Asian cultures, overcome obstacles of racism and discrimination, therefore unifying us as a whole.

This mission statement embodies the purpose of our Fraternity and is set forth as a guide that empowers each member to better himself, the Brotherhood, community, and society as a whole.

History

Pi Delta Psi Fraternity was founded by eleven men from various backgrounds (Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Filipino and Vietnamese). Already established leaders within their own university sponsored cultural organizations, these men assembled to devise a structure that would create an understanding between the various Asian cultures, build relationships extending beyond the academic years and most importantly, finding and building an individual's skill sets. These eleven men envisioned an infrastructure that would continuously motivate and challenge individuals. This infrastructure of a fraternal society, which has been around since 1776 would become the building blocks of their endeavor.

Pi Delta Psi was founded on February 20, 1994 in Binghamton University, State University of New York. The eleven men were responsible for architecting the guiding principles, which have now developed into one of the nation's largest Asian Cultural Interest Fraternities. Over the next three years (1994-1996), Pi Delta Psi had expanded into the University at Buffalo and Hofstra University. Every expansion resulted in positively impacting the school and surrounding community.

By 2000, Pi Delta Psi had expanded to 11 prestigious campuses spanning four states, setting a record for the fastest growing organization of its kind since inception. With a fierce growth in the brotherhood and a strengthened alumni base, the fraternity rebuilt its National Council in 1999, standardizing Pi Delta Psi throughout all its chapters.

Today, the Fraternity continues to grow in size and prestige. What began as a dream for the eleven founders, has become the work and dedication of hundreds across the country and across seas.

Founders

The Founding Fathers

• Mr. David Lee
• Mr. Sammy Wong
• Mr. Ronny Chow
• Mr. Thuan Luong
• Mr. Christopher Murata
• Mr. Michael Son
• Mr. Philip Hunt
• Mr. Spencer Seto
• Mr. Damien Lee
• Mr. Chester Huang
• Mr. Tracy B. Tabije

Entities

Alpha Chapter - Binghamton University
Beta Chapter - University at Buffalo
Gamma Chapter - Hofstra University
Delta Chapter - Stony Brook University
Zeta Chapter - New York University
Eta Chapter - University at Albany
Theta Chapter- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Iota Chapter - University at Rochester
Lambda Chapter - Rutgers University
Mu Chapter - The Ohio State University
Nu Chapter - Carnegie Mellon University
Xi Chapter - University of Massachusetts
Omicron Chapter - The George Washington University
Pi Chapter - University of Maryland (Inactive)
Rho Chapter- University of California at Riverside
Sigma Chapter - University of Florida
Cornell Kappa Associate Chapter
PSU Associate Chapter - Pennsylvania State University
RIT Associate Chapter - Rochester Institute of Technology
Pi Chapter | University of Maryland - Inactive
CU Colony - Columbia University
NEU Colony - Northeastern University
UCF Colony - University of Central Florida
UCONN Colony - University of Connecticut
STJ Colony - St. John's University
USF Colony - The University of South Florida

NYC Alumni Chapter

National Events

National Convention (Spring)

Pi Delta Psi holds an annual National Convention during the month of March each year. The National Convention is a formal 2-3 day gathering of members where the National Executive Board meets and discusses relevant fraternity issues with active members from all various chapters. Issues discussed during the National Convention are geared towards active members that usually involve an overview of the fraternity, creating general goals and discussion on national expansion. Cultural, Career, and/or Leadership workshops aimed at educating active members are often set up by the National Executive Board or the Host Chapter when meetings are not in session during the Convention. The location of each years National Convention is usually determined in the previous convention and is subject to change annually. The National Convention is a private event for Pi Delta Psi members and invitees only.

National Winter Conference

Pi Delta Psi holds an annual National Winter Conference during the month of January each year. The Winter Conference is a one day leadership retreat where the National Executive Board meets and discusses relevant fraternity issues with 2-3 representatives from each undergraduate chapters. Topics discussed during the Winter Conference are focused towards the goals of each chapter and individual leadership. The location of each years Winter Conference is usually located in the New York metropolitan area. The Winter Conference is a private event for Pi Delta Psi members only.

National Summer Weekend

Pi Delta Psi holds an annual National Summer Weekend during the month of July each year. The National Summer Weekend is a 2-3 day series of events that includes the National Summer BBQ, National Summer Conference, and National Summer Banquet

National Summer BBQ

The National Summer BBQ is normally held at Alley Pond Park in Queens, New York each year. Sporting events such as basketball, football, soccer, softball, and handball are often held during the BBQ. Many chapters fund raise during this event by setting up booths at the BBQ to sell fraternity related accessories and apparel. This event is the largest public gathering of Pi Delta Psi members and is open to the family and friends of the fraternity.

National Summer Conference

The National Summer Conference is a half day event where the National Executive Board meets and discusses relevant fraternity issues with active members from all available chapters. Issues discussed during the National Convention are geared towards both active and alumni members and usually involve an annual review of the fraternity, national goals, national philanthropy, national expansion, and/or the promotion or demotion of chapters. Elections for the following year's National Executive Board also takes place during this event. The Conference is normally held in the New York metropolitan area. The National Summer Conference is a private event for Pi Delta Psi members and invitees only.

National Summer Banquet

The National Summer Banquet is a formal dinner event for Pi Delta Psi members. Advanced reservations are usually required for members to attend. This event is normally held near the location of the National Summer Conference. National announcements such as awards and scholarships are presented during this event. The National Summer Banquet is a private event for Pi Delta Psi members, members dates, and invitees only.

Cultural Awareness

Pi Delta Psi's primary mission is to spread Asian-American Cultural Awareness in an attempt to bridge the gap between various Asian-American subgroups. As a cultural fraternity, Pi Delta Psi tries to educate the community so as to prevent future bias and judgmental conclusions. The fraternity believes that by promoting the education of different cultures,it can expand the horizons of its members and not only better the individual but future generations as well.

At the Chapter level, each Chapter is required to host a set number of Cultural events on campus each year depending on the Chapter’s size; failure to achieve this annual criterion will result in the Chapter losing its Chapter status. Along with hosting cultural events, many members are also leaders or supporters of various cultural student organizations. On top of this, the Pi Delta Psi National Executive Board sponsors and/or promotes a number of large scale cultural events each year that garner participation from chapters throughout the United States.

Examples of Chapter Cultural events:

• Zeta Chapter Cultural Skit
• Kappa Chapter Spoken Word event
• Xi Chapter Asian Spring Festival
• Tau Chapter Lion Dancing

Philanthropy

Pi Delta Psi is an organization that has committed itself to helping local communities and educating others. At a National level, the National Executive Board sponsors various annual philanthropy events that garner participation from chapters throughout the United States. The national philanthropy of Pi Delta Psi for 2009 was the March of Dimes, in which the fraternity is still an official team youth partner. Pi Delta Psi Fraternity was able to raise $18,718 in 2009 for the March of Dimes philanthropy.

Currently, Pi Delta Psi's national philanthropy is the Big Brothers Big Sisters of America program. With the new national philanthropy, all chapters are expected to work closely with the Big Brothers program in their own campus community and make a difference in children's lives. At the Chapter level, each Chapter is required to participate in a set number of philanthropy events each year depending on the Chapter's size; failure to achieve this annual criteria will result in the school losing its Chapter status Pi Delta Psi is a long time sponsor and supporter of the APIA Vote campaign.

Aside from the philanthropies mentioned above, Pi Delta Psi nationally awards two scholarships per year for outstanding members. Some chapters also offer scholarship awards to students at their own universities that illustrates skills and promise that follows along the line of the fraternity's pillars.