Ways to Celebrate 174 Years of our Sisterhood
While Founders’ Day is May 15, all sisters are encouraged to celebrate mid May by spending time together and reflecting on our organizations accomplishments.
Here are some suggestions for how to spend the day:
Founders’ Day 2025 International Events
Wednesday, May 7
10-year Ceremony and 25-year Ceremony • 7 p.m. EDT • Register Here
50-year Ceremony and 60-year Ceremony • 8 p.m. EDT • Register Here
Hosted by past Grand/International Presidents, these ceremonies will recognize our alumnae celebrating 10, 25, 50, and 60 years of membership in Alpha Delta Pi. All members are welcome to observe even if they are not participating in a ceremony.
Thursday, May 8
Jewel Degree • 7 p.m. EDT • Register Here
This ceremony was established as an alumna degree to complete our Alpha Delta Pi ritual. Hosted by Grand Council, the degree is conferred upon graduating seniors or initiated members who have assumed alumna status. You may attend even if you’ve already participated.
Thursday, May 15
Day of Giving Begins • 9 a.m. EDT • Learn More
Each year on May 15, our Foundation has celebrated Founders’ Day with our annual Day of Giving. Join ADPi sisters, friends, and family as we come together and combine our individual philanthropic power to help our sisters coast to coast by supporting emergency grant funds, scholarships, leadership education, hazing prevention, mental wellness programs, and historic preservation.
Founders’ Day Ceremony • 1 p.m. EDT • Click here to join!
A short ceremony will be hosted by International President Dawn Victor-Herring in a virtual recognition of May 15, 1851, the date of our founding. This celebration serves as an occasion to reunite Alpha Delta Pi members of all ages.
Tuesday, May 16
Day of Giving Ends • Noon EDT • Learn More
Founders’ Day 2024 Local and Regional Events
Founders’ Day is a time to celebrate sisterhood and traditions, honor graduating seniors, welcome back alumnae, and enjoy being an ADPi. Alumnae remember their college experience, collegiate members share their experiences, and everyone can be included. Does your chapter or alumnae association have plans for Founders’ Day this year? Whether you are planning an in-person gathering, a virtual celebration, or something else with just a sister or two, we want you to celebrate.
Sunday, Apr 27 at Royal Oaks Country Club. The luncheon starts at 1:00 & includes a silent auction/raffle benefiting Ronald McDonald House Dallas.
Founders’ Day Celebration will be held at Olde Towne Athletic Club (4950 Olde Towne Pkwy Marietta, GA 30068) on Sunday, May 18th at 1:00 PM.
This special Founders’ Day event is open to Atlanta area sisters and their guests.
Founders’ Day Registration Fees:
$50 for GAAAA Dues Paying Members
$65 for Non Dues Paying Members & Guests
Free for GAAAA Violet Society Dues Paying Members
Please contact Michelle Harvin, adpi@theharvins.com, GAAAA President, with any questions you may have.
RSVP HERE: https://forms.gle/6hkT51EvGcuhHwE78
Founders’ Day Brunch
Sunday, May 18, 2025 10:30 am
Ben Paris 130 Pike Street, Seattle, WA 98101
Alpha Theta at University of Washington is also making plans, and the event will be at the chapter house on Sunday, April 27 at 2 pm. Jewel Degree to follow.
ADPI Founders’ Day Social Thursday, May 15th, 2025 from 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Midnight Owl Brewing Company (20312 Chagrin Blvd, Shaker Heights, OH 44122)
In celebration of Alpha Delta Pi’s founders’ day (May 15th, 1851), join us for a casual social event at Midnight Owl Brewing Company (20312 Chagrin Blvd, Shaker Heights, OH 44122) from 6:30pm – 8:00pm. Friends and family are welcome to join! Cheers to 174 years of sisterhood!
Annual Founders Day Meeting and Brunch May 3, 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Please RSVP to adpicharlottealum@gmail.com
Trio Restaurant: 10709 McMullen Creek Parkway, Charlotte NC 28226
Founder’s Day Ceremony and Jewel Degree at Miami University Oxford, Ohio Sunday May 4 at 11 AM
Alumnae Luncheon Saturday, May 17th at OLLA Taqueria in Covington KY, 12 – 2 PM
Beach day May 18 at 10 AM
Seabright Public Beach in Seabright, New Jersey
Tommy’s Tavern and Tap for lunch at 12.
Sunday May 3 3-4:30 PM
Community Room at Ronald McDonald House
1501 W 10th St, Little Rock, AR
Come for food, fun, Founders’ Day ceremony, and a house tour!
Bring a lion themed book to donate to the kids at Ronald McDonald House.
Hosted by Janell Mason, Kay Stebbins, Penny Wilbourn, and Emily Erkel.
Questions – Emily: 501-350-0119
Saturday, May 17, 11:30 am
The Back Burner, Macon, GA
Alumnae are invited to a luncheon celebrating Founders’ Day featuring guest speaker ADPi Archivist Jen Rockett, Zeta Omicron — Georgia Tech. Please wear pin attire and RSVP to maconadpi@gmail.com by May 15. Tickets are $45. Cash bar available.
Additional events will be added as they are submitted! Email alumnae@alphadeltapi.com for more information.
Founders’ Day Merchandise
Check out The 1851 Shop for Founders’ Day!
