Mark your Calendars! RLA Registration Priority Deadline is December 15, 2025.

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Regional Leadership Academy

For years, Delta Chi’s nine governing Regions hosted annual leadership conferences for our active and alumni members. These two-day, Regional Leadership Conferences (also known as RLCs), provided Delta Chi active members an opportunity to gather within their Region, connect with other brothers across North America, participate in professional development opportunities, engage in officer and leadership training, and vote on Regional Business. During the 2023 RLCs, each of Delta Chi’s nine regional bodies voted in favor of the Board of Regents redirecting the 2024 RLC program to a Regional Leadership Academy format. In 2024, Delta Chi’s nine regions voted to continue the Regional Leadership Academy(RLA) program for 2025.

This format will allow Delta Chi members to engage in a weekend of officer development and leadership training. Held over two weekends, chapters/provisional chapters will attend their designated RLA (see below) and participate in a brotherhood experience like no other!

 

January 17-19, 2025

Central & Midwest Regions – St.Louis, MO

Southeast Region – Atlanta, GA

 

January 24-26, 2025

Western Region – Reno, NV

Northeast & Mid-Atlantic Regions – Philadelphia, PA

PRIORITY REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS DECEMBER 15, 11:59 PM EST

Chapters/provisional chapters must attend their designated RLA based on their Region. Regions will still be conducting regional business, and attending a different RLA conference outside of the Regional location will not be permitted. 

Per Delta Chi Law’s By-Laws Article III, Section 3, Part 3: “ATTENDANCE AT REGIONAL LEADERSHIP ACADEMIES – Even though the delegation may not qualify to vote, each undergraduate chapter is expected to send a delegation to the Regional Leadership Academy. Failure to have a delegation in attendance at each Regional Leadership Academy shall result in a fine of $200 for each vote the chapter would be entitled to cast, even if the chapter is ineligible to vote. A delegation must meet the attendance standards and the minimum number of student members of the chapter or provisional chapter that have been set by the Board of Regents. The Board may waive or reduce the fine on a motion by the Regent following the Academy and approved by a majority vote of the Board.”

WHO
ATTENDS?

Chapters are required to send a minimum of four members to RLA but are expected to send a delegation of at least eight. Below is the breakdown of expected chapter/provisional chapter attendance.
Officers will also be expected to complete online onboarding modules prior to attending, and show a certificate of completion at registration.

Chapter “A”- Required

Dale Carnegie Scholar- Required

Lettered Officers: “B”

Lettered Officer: “C”

Lettered Officer: “D”

Lettered Officer: “E”

Lettered Officer “F”

Recruitment Chair

Associate Member Counselor

WHAT IS
THE COST?

UNDERGRADUATE MEMBERS:
All chapters/provisional chapters will be charged the $1200 RLA Assessment fee approved by the Board of Regents. This will cover the registration (including program materials, RLA shirts, etc.), meals (Friday dinner through Sunday breakfast), and hotel costs (two nights) for up to eight (8) representatives.
Chapters/provisional chapters may send additional representatives for a fee of $150 per person (which covers the same items).
ALUMNI MEMBERS:
The cost for an alumnus registration differs depending on the package they select, and the cost listed below does not include hotel charges, which will also depend on the number of nights they select to stay.
Full Weekend (Fri-Sun): $415
Saturday & Sunday Only: $315
Friday Only: $105
Saturday Only: $255 
Hotel reservations will be made along with your registration!

WHEN AND
WHERE IS IT?

RLA will occur over two weekends at four locations throughout North America. 
January 17-19, 2025
Central & Midwest Regions – St.Louis, MO at the Renaissance St. Louis Airport Hotel
Southeast Region – Atlanta, GA at the Hilton Atlanta Northeast
January 24-26, 2025
Western Region – Reno, NV at the Peppermill Resort Spa Casino 
Northeast & Mid-Atlantic Regions – Philadelphia, PA at the DoubleTree by Hilton Cherry Hill Philadelphia

WHAT IF I HAVE
QUESTIONS?

For the answers to most questions, see the FAQs at the bottom of the page!
For questions specific to registration and hotel accommodations, please contact deltachi@hpnglobal.com
For questions regarding exceptions to minimum attendance requirements (ex. “A” cannot attend), or waiver of attendance expectations (typically, per Delta Chi Law, only if there is a direct conflict of the RLA with the timing of final exams as certified by a letter from the “BB” – Chapter Advisor), contact your current Regent.
For all other questions not answered by these two entities or the FAQs below, contact your chapter coach or Kristen Kardas, Director of Education, at kkardas@deltachi.org

What Region Am I In?

Attending your Regional Leadership Academy (RLA) is essential. You’ll vote on Regents and address regional business that affects your chapter. Make sure your chapter has a voice in these decisions!

States:

  • Washington
  • Oregon
  • Idaho
  • Montana
  • Wyoming
  • Alaska
  • California
  • Nevada
  • Utah
  • Arizona
  • New Mexico
  • Hawaii

Provinces:

  • British Columbia
  • Alberta
  • Saskatchewan

Territories:

  • The Yukon
  • Nunavut
  • The Northwest

States:

  • North Dakota
  • South Dakota
  • Minnesota
  • Iowa
  • Nebraska
  • Kansas
  • Colorado
  • Missouri
  • Oklahoma
  • Texas

Province:

  • Manitoba

States:

  • Delaware
  • Maryland
  • Virginia
  • North Carolina
  • Pennsylvania
  • West Virginia
  • District of Columbia

States:

  • Wisconsin
  • Illinois
  • Indiana
  • Michigan
  • Ohio
  • Kentucky

States:

  • Mississippi
  • Alabama
  • Georgia
  • Florida
  • South Carolina
  • Tennessee
  • Louisiana
  • Arkansas

States:

  • Maine
  • New Hampshire
  • Vermont
  • Massachusetts
  • Rhode Island
  • Connecticut
  • New York
  • New Jersey

Provinces:

  • Quebec
  • Newfoundland
  • New Brunswick
  • Nova Scotia
  • Prince Edward Island

How Do I Register?

Before registering, chapter/provisional chapter representatives attending the program should meet to determine who will be responsible for booking accommodations. This ensures a smooth process and that everyone has a place to stay, and that the chapter/provisional chapter does not reserve more rooms than needed. 

  • Example: If your delegation is sending eight members, two (2) members should be designated to reserve a room as part of the registration process (as rooms are designed to have four members to stay per room). All attendees will still need to register themselves, and can indicate preferred roommates on their registration form, but not every individual will need to complete the hotel selection part of the registation.

Chapters/provisional chapters are required to send a minimum of four members to RLA, including their “A” and Dale Carnegie Scholar, but are encouraged to send a full delegation of eight representatives.

Ready to register? Click on your RLA below!

PLEASE NOTE: For the 2025 program, each member planning to attend must register individually. Your chapter/provisional chapter "A" will NOT register your entire delegation.

January 17-19, 2025
Central & Midwest Regions 

Register

January 17-19, 2025
Southeast Region 

Register

January 24-26, 2025
Western Region

Register

January 24-26, 2025
Northeast & Mid-Atlantic Regions

Register

What to Expect?

For 2025, you can expect improvements and updates from the inaugural 2024 RLA program. The event will feature general session training for all participants, regional business, officer specific training tracks for undergraduate attendees as well as an alumni/volunteer track, and more!  The RLA experience will help chapters/provisional chapters better prepare for their upcoming recruitment initiatives, jumpstart their executive board experiences, and enhance their intrapersonal skills.

The 2025 RLAs will provide:

  • Officer-specific training for the “A,” “B,” “C,” “D,” “E,” “F,” Associate Member Counselor (AMC), and Recruitment Chair
  • Delta Chi’s Dale Carnegie Scholar Program
  • Alumni / volunteer breakout sessions
  • Dale Carnegie keynote workshop for all participants
  • PhiredUp Recruitment keynote workshop for all participants
  • Risk Management and bystander intervention training for all participants
  • Delta Chi Ritual
  • Regional business sessions and Regent elections
  • Personal and Chapter/provisional chapter action planning

Each year, we invite the “A” (President) from each chapter to attend “A”s’ Academy, one of Delta Chi’s premier leadership experiences that brings our members together from across North America to learn and connect.

Our collegiate leaders return to their chapters with confidence and new insight through a curriculum focused on leadership development, personal and professional growth, and goal setting.

“A”s’ Academy is a one-of-a-kind opportunity for our collegiate leaders, made possible by the commitment of an all-star facilitation team. This year, "A"s will participate in the "A"s' Academy experience at RLA. Per Delta Chi Law, attendance is required for all incoming "A"s (or "A"s that are in office for spring 2025). 

Want to know more about the schedule, dress code, travel credit, or other frequently asked "A"s Academy questions? Review the 2025 RLA Undergraduate Officer FAQs!

The Delta Chi Dale Carnegie Scholars program is an award-winning professional leadership development experience offered to Delta Chi undergraduate members. No other fraternal organization provides this exclusive opportunity! Dale Carnegie’s world-renowned program is based on more than 100 years of experience and is designed to build greater self-confidence, strengthen people skills, enhance communication, develop leadership skills, reduce stress, and improve attitudes.

  • One collegiate member from each chapter will become a Dale Carnegie Scholar and have the opportunity to earn college credits as they engage in the proven Dale Carnegie Course®, to develop critical professional and life-leadership skills that today’s employers are seeking.

  • Scholars will complete two virtual pre-sessions before finishing the program in person at their 2025 Regional Leadership Academy. 

In addition to the Dale Carnegie Scholars Program, all RLA participants will experience a Dale Carnegie keynote workshop to enhance their leadership skills.

Want to know more about the schedule, dress code, travel credit, or other frequently asked Dale Carnegie Scholar questions? Review the 2025 RLA Dale Carnegie Scholar FAQs!

In addition to the "A's" Academy experience, the 2025 RLA program will have specific training tracks for the "B," "C," "D," "E," "F," Associate Member Counselor, and Recruitment Chair. All attendees in these tracks will receive position-specific training, as well as the opportunity to develop a personal plan of action for their time in office. 

At the end of RLA, all representatives will work together to submit a Chapter Action Plan, which will be used during coaching meetings throughout the rest of the calendar year.

Want to know more about the schedule, dress code, travel credit, or other frequently asked officer training track questions? Review the 2025 RLA Undergraduate Officer FAQs!

Recruitment chairs will experience a premier recruitment training experience that will level up their chapter's recruitment efforts. Brought to you in. partnership with PhiredUp, Recruitment Chairs will learn and execute recruitment tactics in real time and leave the RLA experience with tangible recruitment outcomes for their chapters.

All attendees will also get the opportunity to attend a keynote workshop to better enhance and practice their skills.

Want to know more about the schedule, dress code, travel credit, or other frequently asked Recruitment Track questions? Review the 2025 RLA Recruitment FAQs!

Alumni are encouraged to attend RLA and participate in all general sessions including Ritual, the Dale Carnegie Keynote, the Recruitment Keynote from PhiredUp, and Regional business sessions. Alumni Chapters will also be voting to elect their Regent during the business session, so it is strongly encouraged that alumni register to attend the appropriate RLA. In addition, the 2025 RLA program will have a specific track for alumni and volunteers.

Want to know more about the schedule, dress code, travel credit, hotel costs, or other frequently asked Alumni/Volunteer questions? Review the 2025 RLA Alumni FAQs!

RLA TRAVEL CREDIT INFORMATION:

All participants are expected to secure their own travel to attend RLA. In accordance with Delta Chi Law, the Executive Committee has set travel assistance levels for undergraduate chapters/provisional chapters who attend the 2025 Regional Leadership Academy program.

All active undergraduate chapters qualify for travel assistance, which is based on the round-trip distance (mileage) from the chapter’s campus to the RLA host location. This assistance is not designed to and will not cover all of the costs travel associated with attending RLA.

Following the conclusion of both weekends of the RLA program, Delta Chi IHQ will issue a credit to the chapter account. In order to receive the full amount of assistance, each chapter/provisional chapter must meet the following criteria:

  1. “A” attends and participates in the “A’s” Academy track, in accordance with Delta Chi Law (or is excused by their Regent due to extenuating circumstances).
  2. Chapter/provisional chapter sends at least four (4) members to comply with minimum attendance requirements.
  3. At least four (4) members attend all general sessions and their respective breakout sessions and are marked for attendance.

Below are the assistance amounts approved by the Executive Committee for all those who meet the minimum criteria for travel assistance (in round-trip mileage amounts):

  • 0-199 miles: $50.00
  • 200-399 miles: $100.00
  • 400-599 miles: $150.00
  • 600-799 miles: $200.00
  • 800-999 miles: $250.00
  • 1000-1199 miles: $300.00
  • 1200-1399 miles: $350.00
  • 1400-1599 miles: $400.00
  • 1600-1799 miles: $450.00
  • 1800+ miles: $500.00

For a full chapter/provisional chapter listing of round trip mileage and travel information and to know the amount your chapter/provisional chapter will qualify for, please view the 2025 RLA Chapter Travel Information document.

Additional assistance may be granted to those chapters/provisional chapters who need international travel support, have members who are flying to attend the program, or for those chapters/provisional chapters that are sending more than eight (8) members to attend the program.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

Delta Chi’s four Regional Leadership Academies (RLAs) are a full one-stop program for our chapters/provisional chapters to engage in leadership development, officer onboarding, recruitment training, professional development, brotherhood, and Regional/Fraternity business.

The RLA experience will help chapters/provisional chapters better prepare for their upcoming recruitment initiatives, jumpstart their executive board experiences, and enhance their intrapersonal skills. The 2025 RLAs will provide: 

  • The “A”s’ Academy experience
  • Leadership training for all lettered officers, Associate Member Counselors, and Recruitment Chairs
  • Recruitment training for all attendees
  • Delta Chi’s Dale Carnegie Scholar Program
  • Dale Carnegie training for all participants
  • Risk Management training for all participants
  • Delta Chi Ritual
  • Brotherhood activities
  • Regional business sessions

RLA will be held over the course of two weekends, and chapters/provisional chapters must attend the event corresponding with their Region. RLA sessions will begin on a Friday with dinner and end mid-morning on a Sunday before lunch. 

Chapters must attend their designated RLA based on their Region. Regions will still be conducting regional business and attending a different RLA conference outside of the Regional location will not be permitted. 

  • Weekend 1: January 17-19, 2025
    • Central & Midwest Regions: St. Louis, MO at the Renaissance St. Louis Airport Hotel.
    • Southeast Region: Atlanta, GA at the Hilton Atlanta Northeast
  • Weekend 2: January 24-26, 2025
    • Northeast & Mid-Atlantic Regions: Philadelphia, PA at the DoubleTree by Hilton Cherry Hill
    • Western Region: Reno, NV at the Peppermill Resort

Chapters are required to send a minimum of four members to RLA but are expected to send a delegation of at least eight. Below is the breakdown of expected chapter attendance:

  1. Chapter “A”- Required
  2. Dale Carnegie Scholar- Required
  3. Lettered Officers: “B”
  4. Lettered Officer: “C”
  5. Lettered Officer: “D”
  6. Lettered Officer: “E”
  7. Lettered Officer “F”
  8. Recruitment Chair
  9. Associate Member Counselor

Each undergraduate chapter is expected to send a delegation to the Regional Leadership Academy. Failure to have a delegation in attendance will result in a fine of $200 for each vote the chapter would be entitled to cast, even if the chapter is ineligible to vote. A delegation must meet the attendance standards and the minimum number of student members of the chapter or provisional chapter that have been set by the Board of Regents.

Chapters/Provisional chapters are required to send a minimum of four members to RLA but are expected to send a delegation of at least eight. The incoming chapter “A” (or the “A” that will be in office in January 2025) is expected to attend “A”s’ Academy as stated by Delta Chi Law. As “A”s’ Academy is part of RLA, they will need to be present.

A chapter’s Dale Carnegie Scholar must also be in attendance to participate in the full in-person Dale Carnegie course. 

The rest of the chapter/provisional chapter delegation should be made up of lettered officers, the Recruitment Chair, and/or the Associate Member Counselor. Anyone who attends will be expected to select a specific officer training track to participate in for RLA. 

A delegation must meet the attendance standards and the minimum number of student members of the chapter or provisional chapter that have been set by the Board of Regents, or face a monetary fine for each vote they would have been entitled to cast, even if they are ineligible to vote.

No. Alumni and advisors must register separately from chapters/provisional chapters. Chapters/provisional chapters are required to have a minimum of four student members in attendance but the cost of RLA covers up to eight members. Alumni will register separately for the RLA experience, and participate in the alumni/advisor track and all general sessions.

There are several expectations for all attendees for RLA: 

  • RLA is a substance-free event throughout the entire program (Friday-Sunday). If any attendee violates this expectation, they will be asked to leave RLA at their own expense and chapters/provisional chapters may face disciplinary action from their Regent. This could include not meeting the full attendance requirements for the program.
  • All Participants are expected to comply with the Fraternity's Risk Management Policies during RLA.
  • All participants are expected to attend every session of the program to receive full attendance credit and for their chapter/provisional chapter to be eligible for travel assistance.

The full list of RLA Expectations can be found here: RLA Attendee Expectations

There is an option for alumni and friends of Delta Chi to serve as a small group (known as POD) facilitator for one of the officer training tracks during the RLA experience. To express an interest, please fill out this form by October 15, 2024: RLA Call for Facilitators

UNDERGRADUATE MEMBERS:

All chapters/provisional chapters will be charged the $1200 RLA Assessment fee approved by the Board of Regents. This will cover the registration (including program materials, RLA shirts, etc.), meals (Friday dinner through Sunday breakfast), and hotel costs (two nights) for up to eight (8) representatives.

Chapters/provisional chapters may send additional representatives for a fee of $150 per person (which covers the same items).

ALUMNI
The cost for alumni to attend RLA differs depending on the package they select. An overview of the registration (which includes all meals for the selected dates), is outlined below:

  • Full Weekend (Friday - Sunday): $415.00
  • Saturday-Sunday Only: $315.00
  • Friday Only: $105.00
  • Saturday Only: $255.00

All alumni representatives must register themselves to attend RLA, and during registration will also select their hotel room/nights and indicate preferred roommate (if applicable). Room costs differ depending on the number of nights and the location, so specific information can be found on the registration website.

All individuals will need to register themselves to attend RLA using the registration links above. For undergraduate members, it is recommended that each chapter/provisional chapter "A" ensure this is completed during an officer transition meeting or executive board meeting in advance of the priority registration deadline on December 15, to verify that the required attendees are included in the delegation.

Chapters/provisional chapters must have a minimum of four participants registered to meet RLA attendance requirements and remain in good standing with the International Fraternity (including their "A" and Dale Carnegie Scholar).

Yes. Due to the nature of RLA programming, all attendees will be expected to stay at the host hotel regardless of proximity to RLA, and for undergraduates, hotel costs are included in their RLA assessment fee. Participants can expect early mornings and late evenings and the cost of RLA covers lodging, meals, and conference participation.

Undergraduate RLA participants will room with their chapter/provisional chapter brothers. Rooms will accommodate up to four members per room. You may indicate preferred roommates on your registration.

Alumni will have different accommodation options available for them to select as part of their registration, including single room or indicating a preferred roommate.

It is recommended that undergraduate members arrive no later than 4:00 PM local time on the Friday of their RLA weekend. Registration will open at Noon.  Participants will depart prior to lunch on the Sunday of their RLA session (expect to be able to leave the property by Noon at the latest).

If the arrival time will mean that you may miss an academic commitment, a faculty notification memo is available here: RLA 2025 Absence Memo - Faculty

If you have questions about departure and arrival times, please contact your Regent or the Director of Education, Kristen Kardas at kkardas@deltachi.org.

Yes. Regent nominations will occur on Friday evening of RLA, with Regent elections happening on Saturday morning. Programming during RLA will also include a State of the Fraternity and updates. 

It is suggested that members who may need to miss a class session because of travel or attending RLA have a conversation early with their faculty members about needing to miss the session. A faculty notice is available to assist with this conversation: RLA 2025 Absence Memo - Faculty

For all other concerns outside of weather, chapters/provisional chapters will need to speak directly with their Regent. Typically, campus events like recruitment or work responsibilities may not be approved, as members should have ample time to accommodate their schedules or find support with other members to ensure that the chapter/provisional chapter is represented at events on campus as well as meeting their minimum requirements to attend RLA. 

Typically, a waiver of attendance is only permitted per Delta Chi Law if there is a direct conflict with the timing of final examinations, as certified by a letter from the "BB" - Chapter Advisor to their Regent.

Absolutely. Chapters/provisional chapters can register as many additional members as they wish; however, for every attendee over eight, there will be a cost for each additional member of $150 per person. This also covers the cost of registration materials, meals from Friday dinner to Sunday breakfast, and hotel for two nights.

All attendees will need to register themselves and select a specific officer training track to attend.

Yes! Any member can register themselves to attend RLA. However, they will need to select the specific officer training track they will participate in during RLA. Tracks will be available for all lettered officers, the AMC, and Recruitment Chair. 

RLA attire expectations are as follows:

  • Friday: Delta Chi casual for travel and initial sessions
  • Saturday day: Polos and Chinos/Khakis
  • Saturday evening: Suit & tie for dinner/awards, RLA photo, and Ritual exemplification
  • Sunday: RLA shirt (received at check in)/Delta Chi casual for final sessions and travel home.

Alumni are encouraged to attend RLA and participate in all general sessions (including Ritual exemplification, the Dale Carnegie Keynote, the Recruitment Keynote from PhiredUp, and Regional Business Sessions. While undergraduate officers will attending their own small group training sessions, alumni who attend will have their own specific track sessions to learn about important partnerships and training information.

Yes. Every chapter will be invoiced the full cost of attendance, regardless of their RLA delegation size. This is why it is recommended that they send a full delegation of eight to receive the most cost-effective return for their chapter.

Yes. Dale Carnegie Scholars must attend their RLA with their chapter/provisional chapter in order to participate in the program. Scholars will attend virtual introductory sessions in early December and early January 2024 (prior to RLA) and will finish the full Dale Carnegie Course throughout the RLA weekend. They will also have the opportunity to complete their college credit application and learn how to add an exclusive LinkedIn certification to their profiles during RLA.

Delta Chi IHQ Staff and the Board of Regents will continue to monitor winter weather and potential impact on travel or on the programs themselves and communicate as soon as possible. In the event of a winter storm or warning (either at the RLA host site, at your campus location, or travel in between), chapters/provisional chapters may be given accommodations to arrive late or depart early to ensure safety when traveling.

This accommodation will be made on a case by case basis, and should be made in communication with your Regent. Weather-related absences, delays, or early departures will not impact the RLA Assessment each chapter/provisional chapter will be charged. Non attendance would also prohibit a chapter/provisional chapter from being able to qualify for travel assistance.

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