Order Of The Crow

• Alpha Alpha and Kappa Alpha Alpha induction semi-formal offers Kappa gathering for all.

  04May
  Categories: Kappa Delta Phi Fraternity News, Kappa Delta Phi National Affiliated Sorority News Comments: 1

  by Sam White, for the Order of the crow

  

  Group shot of both groups, Kappa Delta Phi and Kappa Delta Phi NAS

  On April 11th, 2009, Kappa Delta Phi and Kappa Delta Phi NAS celebrated the new sister colony of Kappa Alpha Alpha chapter and new brothers of Alpha Alpha Chapter of the University of Maine at Orono.

  Around thirty people were in attendance to welcome in eight new sisters of Kappa Delta Phi NAS, and three new brothers of Kappa Delta Phi. Sisters and one alumni brother from local,and not so local, chapters were also in attendance for the evening which included a catered dinner and a dance. Attendance was slightly hindered due to the holiday weekend, and many brothers and sisters sent their regrets, but the overall spirit of the evening was not affected. Jim Joy, of Eta chapter, came to see his little brother, and meet the new brothers and sisters. Joining to celebrate the new sister colony was Taryn Beaumont, of Kappa Lambda, Sam White, of Kappa Mu, and Mandy Whittier, of Kappa Upsilon, a member of the sister’s National Board who helped in the education process for KAA. All of the Alpha Alpha brothers were in attendance, along with a few of their alumni. New brothers Dave Ouellette, Zachary Chase and Chris Dunbar were formally introduced, as well as the new executive board. Seven of the eight new KAA sisters were able be there, including Hannah Horecka, Stephanie Guillemette, Kayla Smith , Jenny Cohen, Ashley Callan, Kasey Fitch, Taryn Denoncour (Katie Ramirez was unable to attend.) In the future there will be many great things to read about from this amazing group of brothers and sisters, who truly represent the best Kappa has to offer.

  

  The Brothers of Kappa Delta Phi at Umaine

  

  The Sisters of Kappa Delta Phi NAS, Kappa Alpha Alpha Colony

  for more info and pictures – http://forums.orderofthecrow.org/showthread.php?t=75066

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• Alpha Alpha Chapter leads the way in community service.

  21Apr
  Categories: Kappa Delta Phi Fraternity News Comments: 0

  Two new stories from Alpha Alpha Chapter’s website.
  Alpha Alpha Blood Drive

  On Monday April 20th Alpha Alpha brothers Dustin Morgan, David Ouellette, Tyler Sivik, Seth Warren, Zack Chase, Chris Dunbar, Mitchell Slevinsky and Philip Hodgdon all volunteered in the Umaine Orono Recreational Center for the Red Cross Blood Drive. Several brothers also signed up for and were tested for Bone Marrow Transplant compatibility. If matches are found in any of the brothers they will be given the opportunity to donate Bone Marrow to an individual in need and the opportunity to save a life.

  Alpha Alpha Relay for Life

  On Friday April 17 Alpha Alpha brothers Seth Warren and Ryan Barnes both took turns walking from roughly 3pm till 10am the following Saturday morning to promote Cancer Awarness in the University of Maine at Orono Field House. Although both suffered sleep deprivation and several blisters on their feet the cause was more than worth the effort.

  Great Jobs gentlemen!

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• Declaration of Candidacy Ryan Barnes to run for National Board of Kappa Delta Phi

  30Mar
  Categories: Kappa Delta Phi Fraternity News Comments: 0

  Brother Ryan Barnes has publicly announced his declaration of candidacy.

  Below is my letter of intent, as submitted at this past P/T meeting in person to several members of the Board. This is for your consideration and in hopes for your support at the upcoming Convention.

  National Board Members
  Kappa Delta Phi Inc.

  Esteemed members of the Board of Directors,

  I, Ryan Barnes, do hereby disclose to you my intent for wishing to join the National Board of Kappa Delta Phi Inc. National Fraternity.

  I have achieved grand things with the aid of my Brothers of Alpha Alpha Chapter, currently at a flagship University and still growing; always fostering the ideals of Kappa, of Delta, and of Phi. Some of these accomplishments have been bringing the Brotherhood over twelve members strong, which is higher than half of other active Chapters at this present point in time. Alpha Alpha Chapter has also been one of the highest academic Fraternities on campus for the last two years, never falling below the top four out of sixteen other such organizations while also beating the all Fraternity and all campus GPAs. We have also dedicated hundreds of hours to community service and raised money for several charitable organizations throughout Bangor, Old Town, and Orono. We at Alpha Alpha Chapter truly strive to be a shining star for Kappa Delta Phi National Fraternity here at the University of Maine as well as amongst Brothers and Sisters alike.
  I am filled with nothing but pride for these men at Alpha Alpha Chapter, they consistently astonish me with their actions as a Brotherhood, never forgetting the pledge they took and the ideals they stand for. Truly they are to be commended on their efforts, and I, like them, too believe that I can contribute and aid this Fraternity – perhaps no longer at a local level, but now at a national level.

  Because of the opportunities given me by this Fraternity, I would like to participate in a more active roll within the Fraternity as a whole and help shape the future for men who are entering institutions of higher learning so that others who follow in my footsteps may too have the same guidance and tutelage that I had once received.

  It is one thing to sit on the sidelines and criticize; I’d like to see more action and fewer words through an active roll on the National Board of Kappa Delta Phi Fraternity, allowing my abilities to be put to use for the betterment of this Fraternity and its Brothers.

  Best Wishes and MTSND,
  Ryan K. Barnes
  Mu Chapter Alumni
  Alpha Alpha Chapter Active
  “A strong man doesn’t need to know his fate, he makes his own.”

  For more information. http://forums.orderofthecrow.org/showthread.php?t=73456

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• Kappa Delta Phi, Alpha Alpha Chapter, Giving a Helping Hand.

  15Oct
  Categories: Kappa Delta Phi Fraternity News Comments: 0

  On October 13th, 2008. Alpha Alpha Chapter volunteered time and knowledge at the annual Children’s Water Festival at the University of Maine at Orono.

  The Brothers not only provided guidance around the campus for the activities throughout the day, but also offered some insight for the activities in which they were involved with. The activities were primarily based upon the children’s knowledge of water, ecosystems, and the effects that humans have on the environment.

  The children were delighted to have the Brothers as their guides, asking many questions about college life and other topics of interest throughout the day.

  The Brothers were thanked and welcomed back for next year’s Water Festival, in hopes that they would again contribute their time to furthering the education of Maine’s youth.

  

  

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• Kappa Delta Phi, Alpha Alpha Chapter, First Installation a great success.

  06May
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  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

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• Kappa Delta Phi Paintball teams battle

  06May
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  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

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• Kappa Delta Phi National Fraternity and Kappa Delta Phi National Affiliated Sorority Chapters Participate in Local MDA Walk

  27Apr
  Categories: Kappa Delta Phi Fraternity News, Kappa Delta Phi National Affiliated Sorority News Comments: 0

  By: Taryn R. Beaumont, Vice President of Kappa Delta Phi National Affiliated Sorority, Kappa Lambda Chapter at Husson College

  On Sunday, April 27, 2008, two Bangor area chapters participated in the annual Muscular Dystrophy Association Walk, held at the Bangor Mall. Kappa Delta Phi National Affiliated Sorority, Kappa Lambda Chapter of Husson College, and Kappa Delta Phi National Fraternity, Alpha Alpha chapter of the University of Maine showed their support by raising funds and awareness, and by participating in the walk around the mall.

  The MDA serves people in the community with neuromuscular diseases by providing clinics, support groups, assistance with the purchase and repair of wheelchairs, braces and communication devices, as well as summer camp for kids. MDA also funds research seeking treatments and cures for more than 40 neuromuscular diseases that affect people of all ages, right here in our community.

  Over $2000 total was raised for this event. A great time was had by all, and it was a great chance for brothers and sisters to come together for a great cause.

  

  

  

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• Order of the Crows’ OTC Meeting 08 in Portland Maine a complete success.

  01Apr
  Categories: Independent Kappa News Comments: 3

  On March 28th 2008 Kappa Delta Phi Brothers and Kappa Delta Phi National Affiliated Sorority Sisters met in Portland Maine to perform community service and for a social meeting. Chapters represented Gamma Alumni Eta Alumni Iota Alumni Nu Alumni Xi Alumni Omicron Alumni Chi Alumni Alpha Alpha Actives Alpha Gamma Alumni Kappa Eta Alumni Kappa Iota Alumni Kappa Upsilon Alumni Kappa Chi Alumni We met at couple of locations and then trekked to Chi chapter alumnus, David Jones. Dave Jones was seriously injured a year ago during a skiing accident, but due to his perseverance he has made incredible strides in recovery. This is not surprising as that he has been described as Captain America by his Chi Chapter alumni. Kappa Chi Alumnus Sister Jill Bivona arranged the community service for Brother Dave Jones. They knew each other during their active days when Dave was an active Brother of Chi chapter and Jill was an active Sister of Kappa Chi, located at Southern New Hampshire University. The crew of Kappa Delta Phi Alumni Brothers, Kappa Delta Phi National Affiliated Sorority Alumnae Sisters and Active Brothers from our UMaine Colony helped Dave clean sweep his basement, handle some over growth in his yard, and clean swept the upstairs of his house. While Brother Scott Moody (Xi chapter) and Sister Nicola Reis-Sedgwick (Kappa Chi Chapter) whipped up some serious grub for the hard working teams. Brother Vinnie DeMambro (Eta Chapter) was the brother of the day, installing two sets of banisters and re-doing an exterior wall and other construction around the house, Brother DeMambro operates a construction company located in Bar Harbor, Maine. The active brothers of Alpha Alpha colony (with a little help and supervision from alumni brothers from a couple of different chapters) were set to some serious lifting, carrying a lot of heavy weight from the basement to the pickup trucks making runs to the local dump. Brother Scott Cranston (Nu Chapter) was the master of yard shrubbery and tackled some serious overgrowth. We are happy to report Scott still has all of his digits and did one heck of a job. The alumna Sisters from Kappa Chi, Kappa Iota and Kappa Eta turned their critical eye to the overflowing wardrobe of Dave Jones and performed a “what not to wear” episode before our very eyes. Once the “what not to wear” episode was over they changed channels to “Flip this house” and they transformed the upstairs into an area any top notch bed and breakfast would be proud to own. Yard work, Basement and Upstairs transformations and construction being completed we turned our attentions to the food and to wishing Alumni Sister Victoria DeMambro (Kappa Eta) a very happy birthday. We then broke camp for the day and returned to our assorted hotel rooms to rest and get ready for the evening social. Kappa Eta Sister Jennifer D’Appollonio secured our evening social at Foreplay Sports Bar in Portland Maine. The Owner of Foreplay Sports Bar is married to Kappa Iota Alumni Sister Chandra Palian. They were extremely gracious hosts to us closing off the upper level for our social.

  Brother Scott Moody (Xi chapter) and Sister Nicola Reis-Sedgwick (Kappa Chi Chapter)

  Sisters clean up crew

  Scott Moody (xi), Dave Jones (chi), Jill Bivona (Kappa Chi)

  Kappa Alumni @ evening social

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• UMaine Kappa Delta Phi Brothers receive academic honors

  29Jan
  Categories: Kappa Delta Phi Fraternity News Comments: 0

  Congratulations to the Brothers of Kappa Delta Phi, Alpha Alpha Colony at the University of Maine. They have the second highest grade point average of all fraternities. Their well earned 2.94 GPA places them higher then All-Campus GPA (2.91) All-Greek (2.72) and All Male GPA (2.80)

  http://www.umaine.edu/greek/grades/fratgrades.htm

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