Phi Mu Delta Jointly Awards Outstanding Chapter Programming Award to Penn College of Technology and Lockhaven University Chapters

In a rare and exciting decision, Phi Mu Delta Fraternity is proud to announce that the Outstanding Chapter Programming Award has been jointly presented to the Mu Xi Chapter at Pennsylvania College of Technology and the Mu Zeta Chapter at Lock Haven University. This unique recognition was awarded at Phi Mu Delta's 61st Conclave in Providence, Rhode Island.

The Outstanding Chapter Programming Award is typically presented to a single chapter that hosts an exceptional program for its members during the academic year, whether it be an educational program, philanthropy event, or chapter function. However, the collaborative efforts of Mu Xi and Mu Zeta Chapters in organizing a joint Brotherhood Retreat at Deep Creek Lake stood out as an exemplary initiative deserving of this prestigious award.

Xavier Ortiz from the Mu Zeta Chapter described the retreat: "We did bonding activities, creed talk, a hike and relaxed watching TV and hanging out in the hot tub. It allowed us to grow as a chapter and get to know each other more and just able to relax mid semester."

This innovative approach to brotherhood building not only strengthened the bonds within each chapter but also fostered inter-chapter relationships, exemplifying Phi Mu Delta's values of brotherhood and cooperation on a broader scale.

"The joint retreat organized by Mu Xi and Mu Zeta Chapters represents the kind of innovative thinking and collaboration we aim to foster in Phi Mu Delta," said Sam Waltemeyer, Phi Mu Delta's Executive Director. "By bringing together brothers from different campuses, they've created a model for building stronger connections across our entire fraternity."
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The retreat's diverse activities, ranging from serious discussions about the fraternity's creed to relaxed bonding time, provided a well-rounded experience for all participants. This balance of personal growth, fraternal education, and leisure perfectly encapsulates the goals of effective chapter programming.​

This joint award serves as an inspiration for other chapters to explore collaborative programming and to think creatively about ways to enhance the fraternity experience for their members.