PURPOSE of ALPHA DELTA GAMMA

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The purpose of the Fraternity shall be:

To unite congenial minded men in a Brotherhood of love and high respect	To develop the highest Christian ideals of manhood among its members.
To foster the interest of every institution of learning with which it shall become affiliated.	To promote scholarship among its members and their fellow students
To further promote service of community so as to awaken in ourselves and our fellow man, a realization of the Brotherhood of Man

Individual Development

AlphaDelts become leaders

Our Fraternity provides opportunities for each member to reach his full potential through the "Five S's" of Alpha Delta Gamma Fraternalism:

SERVICE	The Alpha Delta Gamma man finds time to serve his community in a brotherly effort. He is committed to serving God by serving man. By honoring this commitment, he has fulfilled his obligation "to the world of men about us".
SCHOLASTIC	During an AlphaDelt's college career, there is an immediate emphasis placed upon academic excellence. Our Fraternity believes that learning is not practiced just in the classroom, but is a process of examination, discovery and participation in all human relations. Learning includes a liberal minded search for truth through the cultivation of intellect.
SPIRITUAL	Alpha Delta Gamma uses its close-knit brotherhood to develop the attitudes of a complete Christian within an individual. Once founded as a Catholic oriented fraternity, the Alpha Delta Gamma man believes in the right of all brothers to follow the principles and practices of his own religion. Our Fraternity also develops Christian ideals through "mutual encouragement and good example". Unlike other national fraternities, ADG conducts liturgical renewal actions and a nationally observed alumni memorial service.
SCHOOL-SPIRIT	One's initial contact with the Fraternity occurs during his actual college days. Through a strong support for the institution he attends, the AlphaDelt displays one of his primary goals - the generation of enthusiastic and genuine school spirit. He is active in intramural athletic competition, contributes his time to student life organizations and takes a stand on student government issues.
SOCIAL	Alpha Delta Gamma is also a social fraternity, believing in the development of the individual as a member of society. To the Fraternity, "social" means living in mutual respect of one's fellow brothers, enjoying companionship and cherishing life's special moments.

A Commitment For Life

The Alpha Delta Gamma man believes in true and loyal friendship as a common goal to be strived for during his entire life, even after college graduation. The attainment of this goal is desired not merely for himself, but for all brothers and their fellow men. The heritage and tradition of Alpha Delta Gamma remains with the man throughout his entire life. This is visible through the devotion of the Fraternity alumni. Alumni provide continuity, management know-how and funds to strengthen each chapter. They also provide an important link to today's competitive job market. Wherever he goes, the AlphaDelt will find new friends as a result of his Fraternity membership.

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