• 10May

    By Nathan Bouchard, Rho Chapter Alumni

    For the fourth year in a row, Kappa Delta Phi’s Rho Chapter has won University of Maine at Fort Kent’s award for Best organization on campus. The brothers of Rho chapter were given the award for their outstanding commitment to community service and relentless involvement in campus activities.

    Among the numerous philanthropic activities performed by the brothers was assistance with campus move-in, wherein they helped new students move into their dorm rooms. In the fall, they did a haunted walk for the local cub scouts and university students. They also participated in the Scarecrow festival/Come to Campus days, sponsoring a bonfire on Friday night, and assembling a float on Saturday. The brothers also put on a diamond dinner where they raised money for a number of local charities, including the local food pantry. The brothers also sponsored several game nights on campus, and held a toga party. The brothers also participated in the domestic violence awareness walk.

    In the spring the brothers and sisters also helped out on Earth Day, by helping educate the children of the Saint John Valley. Toward the end of each semester, the brothers also put on late night breakfasts for students studying for finals.

    In the spring, with Fort Kent beset by flooding, they also lent a hand on campus and in the community, an invaluable service to the campus and community at large.

    Congratulations Brothers! Have a terrific and productive summer.

    for discussion - http://forums.orderofthecrow.org/showthread.php?t=60867

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    Brothers Chris Pennine and Matt Phinney selling food at a Wrestling event they helped at a local High School.

  • 06May

    The men of the newly re-activated Kappa Delta Phi, Alpha Alpha Chapter at University of Maine Orono just conducted their first installation of new officers at the Penobscot Valley Country Club, on Saturday April 19th.

    This formal event was a shining example of the dedicated hard work of several young men striving in a common goal of fellowship.

    The event was attended by the full membership of Alpha Alpha, University of Maine, Orono Associate Dean of Students, Angel Loredo, as well as Field Representative’s Ken Oliver from Presque Isle’s Mu chapter and Edward Webber of University of Southern Maine’s Iota chapter.

    Also in attendance were local alumnae from our sister sorority at University of Machias’ Kappa Eta chapter, Jennifer D’Appollonio, Samm Stewart, and Victoria DeMambro. Alumni from University of Maine, Presque Isle’s Mu chapter were represented by Ken Oliver, Kevin Kirkbride and Jeff Willette. Other Chapter Alumni representations were Rho chapter’s Jon White, active Kappa Lambda sister Taryn Beaumont, and active Kappa Mu sister, Sam White.

    SUNY New Paltz alumnus, Ken Holman from Alpha Gamma Chapter and alumna Jill Bivona of Kappa Chi chapter drove over 6 hours to attend this event.

    The love and support these men and women have provided to the young men of Alpha Alpha was appreciated.

    Alpha Alpha Chapter of Kappa Delta Phi

    Alpha Alpha Chapter of Kappa Delta Phi

  • 06May

    On April 30th at the University of Maine at Orono, two teams composed of Kappa Delta Phi Fraternity, Alpha Alpha Chapter Brothers competed in the Tippman ROTC Paintball Tournament. Against 18 other teams, including one team containing another brother, the two teams were able to place 15th (Black Team) and 4th (Gold Team). The winning team, Super Squad, contained Mu Alum and Alpha Alpha Active Ryan Barnes, who’s jersey never saw a drop of paint until the Alpha Alpha men smashed some on it after he took first place.

    Over all the Kappa boys outlasted all competition, of the 3 teams finishing ahead of Gold Team two contained former and current Semi-Professional players and the third was a military ensemble from the Army ROTC. One player on Gold Team had never fired a Paint Ball Gun before in his life, proving again that when called upon to step up and meet a challenge, Kappa Delta Phi prevails.

    The Brothers Of Kappa Delta Phi, Alpha Alpha Chapter at UMaine

    The Brothers Of Kappa Delta Phi, Alpha Alpha Chapter at UMaine

  • 02May

    Four Brothers of Kappa Delta Phi National Fraternity, Lambda Chapter at Husson College

    • TJ Frail,
    • Jon Isacco,
    • Matt Pirie,
    • Seth Cleaves

    took part in performing the play Alice in Wonderlan at Husson College April 25,26,and 27.

    Matt "Dandilion" Pirie & Jon "DoDo" Isacco entiain the crowd

    Matt "Dandilion" Pirie & Jon "DoDo" Isacco entiain the crowd

    The play was a success and ticket sales packed the house.

    All of the money we raised went to the Bangor YWCA as scholorships for children for summer camp at the YMCA. The Husson College Circle Performers were able to raise over $700 and the brothers from Lambda chapter who were in the play had a great time performing community service. Brother not in the play were in attendance to support their thespian brothers and contribute to donations.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLcUXxYZv9Y

    for more - http://www.youtube.com/profile_videos?user=alicewonderlandplay

    to discuss - http://forums.orderofthecrow.org/showthread.php?t=60591

  • 02May
    Kappa Mu Sister Sam White with Alpha Alpha Brother Jeremie "Maverick" Breton

    Kappa Mu Sister Sam White with Alpha Alpha Brother Jeremie "Maverick" Breton

    Sam White, a Sister of Kappa Delta Phi National Affiliated Sorority, Kappa Mu Chapter at University of Maine at Presque Isle, recently entered a few photos in UMPI Pride Committee’s “Spirit Of UMPI” photo contest on a whim. UMPI students, faculty and staff had around two weeks to vote on all the entries and pick their favorite one. The winner of the Spirit of UMPI contest was unveiled May 2nd, at the first Student Appreciation BBQ. Ms. White’s photo was taken in the art room at UMPI, and shows a mural of George Bush and various easels and art materials.

    Kappa Mu Sister Sam Whites' Entry

    Kappa Mu Sister Sam Whites' Entry

  • 02May

    On Saturday, April 26, the Active and Alumni Brothers of Kappa Delta Phi National Fraternity, Nu Chapter at Thomas College participated in a walk to benefit the Maine Children’s Home for Little Wanderer’s out of Waterville, Maine. The brothers helped by raising money and awareness for the Maine Children’s home in the months prior to the walk.

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    Nu Chapter Brothers in attendance pause to gather for a photo

    The purpose of the walk was to raise enough money to send 150 underprivileged children to summer camp for a week during the summer. As of the day of the walk, $10,000 had already been raised; and, it was estimated that another several thousand had been raised by the end of the walk. It appears that the Maine Children’s Home is well on the way to achieving its goal for this summer.

    The Maine Children’s Home serves the community of Waterville in several ways by providing “a Teen Parent School Program for pregnant and parenting teens; The Children’s Place, a comprehensive early childcare and education facility; an outpatient mental health counseling center at our Augusta and Waterville Locations; community education programs; an Adoption Program with Birthparent Services, Home Studies, and Placement (infant and international); a Christmas Program; and a Summer Camp Scholarship Program (www.MaineChildrensHome.org).”

    Overall, the walk was a success, a great time was had by all who were involved, and it was an excellent bonding experience for the brothers and alumni of Nu Chapter.