Congress

Including delegates, national leaders, spouses, guests, honorees, and banquet/leadership dinner participants, nearly 250 people participate in the annual Congress. Every Chapter is obligated to send two Voting Delegates. Every Associate Chapter is obligated to send one Voting Delegate and one Non-Voting Delegate. Every registered Alumni Association and Chi Phi Club is entitled to one Voting Delegate. House Corporations are encouraged to attend but have no voting rights. Chapters, Associate Chapters, Alumni Associations, Chi Phi Clubs, and House Corporations may send additional representatives without a vote.

Typically, the Alpha and Beta or the Alumni Association President serve as their group’s Delegates; however, any Brother can be elected to serve as his Chapter, Associate Chapter, Club, or Alumni Association’s Delegate.

In addition, the Grand Council, the National Fraternity Staff, the Educational Trust Staff, the Board of Governors, and the Board of Trustees will be present. Additional Non-Voting or alternate Delegates are welcome to attend, however all participants must pay the full registration fee per Delegate to attend and participate in any Congressional activities. Registration as a Delegate does not constitute or include registration with the hotel.

We have learned that Chi Phi and family complement each other nicely. While our Brothers conduct the business of the Fraternity through committee meetings and Congressional sessions, guests may enjoy the host city and get to know each other as well. Lasting friendships are formed which have been credited with increasing Alumni participation.