January 25 2018

Delta Chi Convention 2020

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Join us July 29 – August 2, 2020! More to come!

The Delta Chi Fraternity’s

61^st International Convention

“Reaching New Heights”

August 1-5, 2018
Denver, Colorado

2018 PACKAGES

REGISTRATION

Info for Chapters

DECLARE DELEGATES

PRESENTERS

Convention Highlights

Opening Ceremony

Kick off the 2018 Convention with brothers from around the globe!

Leadership Development

Network and expand your knowledge through various educational sessions.

Kimball Classic Scramble

Delta Chi’s biennial golf scramble

Denver Excursions

Get the most out of our host city through special Delta Chi outings.

Closing
Banquet

Wrap up your Convention weekend with an experience you’ll never forget!

2018 SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE

Pre-Convention

Come Early!

Those who would like to come to Convention early may still take advantage of the Delta Chi Convention block.

Take a look at Denver’s Come Early, Stay Late program to plan activities to enhance your time in Denver.

Registration & Exhibits

Check in for Delta Chi’s 61st International Convention! Receive your registration packet, attendee materials, delegate instructions, and more. Take some time to check out our exhibitors and mingle with brothers. To make the most of your time at Convention, we recommend you check in by early afternoon – you may even consider arriving in town Tuesday night. Chapter & Colony delegates are required to check in by Wednesday evening.

History of the Ritual

Take a journey through time and into the human mind as we explore the history of secret society rituals. We shall peer into the prehistory of human rituals, touch on the still super-secret Eleusinian Mysteries of ancient Greece and their classical cousins, and explore the origins of the Masonic Ritual, the least secret of secret society rituals, widely considered the mother of fraternity rituals. Along the way, we shall explore the elements of ritual, what gives rituals their power to move us, the relationship of fraternity initiations with other secret society rituals and other rites of passage, and the history of college fraternity rituals and past studies of their contents. Finally, we will follow the story of our own Delta Chi Ritual, including the origins of each of its four parts and some of our secrets.

Welcome Reception

Kick off the 61st International Convention with brothers from across the world!

8:30 AM – 2:00 PM	Board of Regents Meeting
8:00 AM – Close	Registration/Exhibits
9:00 AM – 2:00 PM	Pre-Conv. Ses: History of the Ritual
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM	OWC Meeting
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM	Ritual Committee Meeting
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM	Thursday Logistics Meeting
4:30 PM – 5:00 PM	Recorders Meeting
6:30 PM – 9:00 PM	Opening Kick-off
To Follow	Award Winners Reception

Registration & Exhibits

Check in and receive convention materials, as well as see the exhibitions. A Delta Chi merchandise booth and a ladder bar booth will be available.

Regional Caucuses

Discuss pending legislation with regents.

General Sessions I, II and III

Discuss pending legislation and conduct Delta Chi business.

Group Photo

Take part in the official Convention photograph, a Delta Chi tradition for more than 100 years.

Family / Guest Excursion

An opportunity to get to know other guests at the convention, as well as a way for Delta Chi to show our thanks to non-brothers for their support of our efforts.

Ritual Exemplification

Exemplification of the Delta Chi ritual. Only initiated members of Delta Chi may attend.

6:30 AM – 8:00 PM	Registration/Exhibits
7:45 AM – 9:00 AM	Regional Caucuses
9:15 AM – 9:30 AM	Opening Processional
9:30 AM – 11:45 AM	General Session I
11:45 AM – 12:25 PM	BREAK + Group Photo
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM	Working Lunch / Gen Sess I
1:45 PM – 3:45 PM	Candidate Caucuses
4:00 PM – 5:30 PM	General Session II
5:30 PM – 7:15 PM	BREAK
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM	Past “AA” Dinner
7:30 PM – 9:00 PM	General Session III

Trustee Society Experience

An exclusive experience for Trustee Society members and one guest, to visit The Stanley Hotel in Estes Park, CO, site of Delta Chi’s historic 1929 Convention where we abolished “hell week”. We’ll depart Denver on charter busses at 8:30am and return at 3:15pm. This all-expenses-paid experience is the Foundation’s way of saying “thank you” to our major donors. Join the Trustee Society today with $1,000 gift to the General Fund, and come with us on this one-of-a-kind brotherhood experience!

Kimball Classic Golf

Take advantage of a local Denver golf course and compete in teams of four to win the biennial Kimball Classic golf scramble.

Educational Breakout Sessions

Come participate in sessions on leadership development, chapter management, and self-betterment. Our breakout sessions are cited by attendees as a particularly enriching part of their convention experience.

Keynote Luncheon

Learn while enjoying a catered lunch and the company of your brothers.

DCEF “World of Bourbon” Fundraiser

BY INVITATION ONLY — The Delta Chi Educational Foundation is excited to announce its one-of-a-kind fundraiser, the World of Bourbon, being held FRIDAY evening. Hosted exclusively for 150 donors (with a $150 gift each), guests will enjoy a private tasting of the world’s most sought-after bourbon from the private collection of Educational Foundation Board Member Rod Arnold (Texas A&M ’88), with narration by alumnus and bourbon aficionado, Fred Minnick (Oklahoma State ’01). All proceeds will benefit the Delta Chi Educational Foundation’s Endowment Fund. *Special care has been taken to ensure all risk management policies are in effect.

Learn More Here

7:30 AM – 12:15 PM	Kimball Classic Golf
8:00 AM – 2:45 PM	DCEF Trustee Society Experience
8:00 AM – 7:00 PM	Registration/Exhibits
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM	General Session: KEYNOTE
10:15 AM – 11:30 AM	Breakouts – Block A
	– Block A – Session I
	– Block A – Session II
	– Block A – Session III
	– Block A – Session IV
11:45 AM – 1:30 PM	General Session: Luncheon
1:45 PM – 2:45 PM	Breakouts – Block B
	– Block B – Session I
	– Block B – Session II
	– Block B – Session III
	– Block B – Session IV
3:00 PM – 4:15 PM	General Session: KEYNOTE/AWARDS
4:30 PM – 6:00 PM	Undergrad Reporting & Technology 101
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM	RECEPTION – Former Staff
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM	RECEPTION – Award Recipients
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM	DCEF World of Bourbon Event

Community Service Activity Benefitting the Denver Area

Grab breakfast and help prepare hygiene kits. Kits will be distributed by our community partner to Denver-area people experiencing homelessness. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about homelessness in the Denver community and how their service will benefit others.

Educational Breakout Sessions

Come participate in sessions on leadership development, chapter management, and self-betterment. Our breakout sessions are often cited by attendees as a particularly enriching part of their convention experience.

Alumni Rededication Ceremony

Come rededicate yourself to the Fraternity if you are an undergraduate who is within 6 months of graduation, or an alumnus who has yet to undergo the Ceremony. Those who have previously undergone the Ceremony are welcome to observe.

Closing Banquet

All attendees who have purchased meal tickets are welcome to join this banquet marking the end of the 2018 Denver Convention.

7:00 AM – 12:00 PM	Registration/Exhibits
7:30 AM – 9:30 AM	Community Service Event
9:30 AM – 12:30 PM	DCEF Board Meeting
10:00 AM – 12:30 PM	VTP – Part 1
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM	Breakouts – Block C
	– Block C – Session I
	– Block C – Session II
	– Block C – Session III
	– Block C – Session IV
11:15 AM – 12:30 PM	Breakouts – Block D
	– Block D – Session I
	– Block D – Session II
	– Block D – Session III
	– Block D – Session IV
12:30 PM – 2:00 PM	DCEF New Founders’ Lunch
12:45 PM – 2:00 PM	General Session: Luncheon
2:15 PM – 3:30 PM	DCEF Membership Meeting
2:15 PM – 4:30 PM	VTP – Part 2
2:15 PM – 3:15 PM	Breakouts – Block E
	– Block E – Session I
	– Block E – Session II
	– Block E – Session III
	– Block E – Session IV
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM	Breakouts – Block F
	– Block F – Session I
	– Block F – Session II
	– Block F – Session III
	– Block F – Session IV
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM	DCEF Board Meeting
4:00 PM – 6:30 PM	Banquet Registration Available
4:45 PM – 6:00 PM	Alumni Rededication Ceremony
4:45 PM – 5:45 PM	Non-Denominational Mass
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM	Service Men Happy Hour
6:30 PM – 7:45 PM	RECEPTION – Volunteers
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM	“Reaching New Heights” Reception
8:00 PM – 10:00 PM	Closing Banquet
10:00 PM – 11:45 PM	RECEPTION – “AA”

All scheduled events are tentative and subject to change.

Location

Urban sophistication meets outdoor adventure in Denver, where 300 days of sunshine, a thriving cultural scene, diverse neighborhoods, and natural beauty combine for the world’s most spectacular playground.

VISITDENVER.org

Check out the visitors guide!

The Renaissance Denver Stapleton Hotel

The Renaissance Denver Stapleton Hotel is easily reached from the Denver International Airport and is a short distance from multiple local parks, shopping, restaurants, and the bustling “LODO” district. Its amenities include indoor and outdoor swimming, an on-site restaurant and a full-service business center. Free shuttles between the hotel and Denver International Airport are available.

3801 Quebec St
Denver, CO 80207

(303) 399-7500

Hotel Website

Information for Chapters

Delegates

Chapter, Colony & Alumni Chapter Delegate Information
DELTA CHI LAW REQUIRES THAT EACH CHAPTER, COLONY, AND ALUMNI CHAPTER HAVE REPRESENTATION AT THE CONVENTION.
Full information and background on delegates can be found here.
Declaring Delegates
Ideally, delegations from each undergraduate chapter will be comprised of three people: two active student members likely to return to the chapter the following year, and one alumnus, who is either that chapter’s “BB” or an alumnus of that chapter. At least one delegate from each undergraduate chapter must be an initiated member. As well, no one individual can serve as a delegate for more than one chapter. (See Delta Chi By-Laws – Article II, Section 1.)
Delegates must be officially declared by May 31, 2018. DECLARE DELEGATES HERE.
Schedule of events
Delegates should plan to arrive in town early Wednesday, and depart on Sunday.
Hotel reservation
Once your delegation is registered for Convention, please make sure to book your hotel rooms at the discounted convention rate. Delta Chi has a minimum number of rooms it must fill, so delegates are expected to stay at the hotel.
Travel Assistance

Travel Assistance
Following Delta Chi Regulations, Article II, Section 1, and the decision of the Executive Committee, each chapter and colony located more than 500 miles from Denver can receive some level of travel assistance. The level of assistance is dependent on the chapter or colony’s distance from Denver. Failure to attend the required portions of the keynote sessions, breakout sessions, and/or missing the required roll calls during the business meetings will result in the loss of travel assistance to your Chapter.
The travel assistance is not designed to and will not cover all of the costs of traveling to or hotel costs at the Convention. It is between the delegates and the chapter to decide how the travel assistance reimbursement, which is sent to the chapter in September or October, is distributed. Delta Chi HQ will issue a credit to the Chapter account after the assistance has been approved. It is up to the Chapter to pass on the assistance to the attendee if the attendee is entitled to it (e.g. attendee used his own funds to cover his travel to Convention).
The application for travel assistance will be made available after the end of Convention, and the final amount of assistance a chapter / colony receives depends on the decision of the Executive Committee.
Packing List

Sample Packing List:
CLOTHING
• Casual shirts (t-shirts)
• Casual pants (jeans, shorts)
• Dress shirts (button downs, polos)
• Dress pants (khakis, slacks)
• Active wear (gym clothes and clothes for VK race and/or run)
• Sleep wear
• Swimming trunks
• Undergarments
• Socks
• Dress shoes (not Sperrys)
• Casual shoes
• Belt(s)
• Sports Coat
• Suit (or Tux)
• Ties/suspenders
TOILETRIES
• Toothbrush/toothpaste
• Dental floss
• Deodorant
• Shampoo/Conditioner
• Soap/Body Wash
• Brush/Comb
• Gel/Hairspray/Hair Products
• Razor/Shaving Gel and Aftershave
• Cologne
• Medications
MISCELLANEOUS
• ID/Passport
• Delta Chi Badge/ Convention Ladder
• Camera
• Wrist Watch
• Fit-Bit (You’re sure to meet all those step goals!)
• Laptop (not required for convention purposes)
• Chargers (cell phone, laptop, tablet, etc.)
• Cash
• Cornerstone (not required)
• Water Bottle
• Gum, Chap Stick, etc.
• Umbrella
Budgeting Information
Convention Doesn’t Have to Break the Bank:
Booking Flights
- Check rates directly on websites and book at least four weeks out for the best prices.
- Checking a bag carries a fee unless you are elite status, but the $25 average fee is likely worth it.
- Round trip flights are currently averaging anywhere from $200-$400.
Driving
If you’re coming from the West Coast, Midwest or Southwest then driving might be a better option.
- Use a site like roadtrippers.com to not only plan your route but to help you calculate estimated gas, tourist spots along the way, hotels, etc.
  - For example: from Iowa City, IA it’s an 11-hour drive but only costs $83 in gas (one way).
  - You can pick up guys from other chapters along the way to carpool and cut costs.
  - Renting a minivan costs about $450 and probably seats eight. This includes unlimited miles.
  - If you do this you’re looking at around $100 / man round trip for travel.
Hotel
Stay at the Renaissance Denver Stapleton – you don’t want to stay offsite; the schedule is too packed.
- All in for the week the cost is $600 for the room and taxes.
- Split this between four men and the result is $150 per man
Meals
In general, budget to spend around $50 dollars a day.
Thursday
Breakfast and dinner on your own, lunch will be provided.
Friday
Breakfast and dinner on your own, lunch will be provided.
Saturday
Breakfast, lunch and dinner will all be provided.
Other
The Fraternity and other vendors will be selling some good merchandise. You’ll want some spending money for that and other random stuff while you’re there. You decide how much your budget can handle.
** The Bottom Line **
This is a rough estimate of how much it’ll all cost on top of the registration fee:
- Assuming four men are coming from your chapter, not getting a tux and $100 for randomness: Flying option around $875.
- Driving – whether four of you pile in your buddy’s Accord, eight of you pile in a minivan, or you pull off the 15-passenger safe bus, you’re looking at about $640.

Events

St. Louis Alumni Reception

Saturday, July 20, 20196:00 – 8:00 PMin theGateway East Room

San Antonio Alumni Reception