The Ekklesia is Phi Gamma Delta’s biennial convention, held in the summer of even-numbered years. In this governing body, each undergraduate chapter has up to three voting delegates and each graduate chapter may have one voting delegate. The primary business of the Ekklesia is to elect new Archons (board of directors), approve the budget for the upcoming biennium, and amend the Bylaws and Constitution. Outside of the business conducted by the Ekklesia, there are educational programs and numerous social activities to allow brothers to reconnect with old friends and make new ones.
Phi Gamma Delta’s 176th Ekklesia will be held August 8-11, 2024, in Chicago, Illinois.
176th Ekklesia Event Details
Arrivals & Departures
Arrivals:
Delegates and attendees should arrive before 4:00 pm on Thursday, August 8, to register before the Opening Banquet.
(Note: Purple Legionnaires, Section Leaders and Appointed Volunteer Leaders should plan to arrive on Wednesday, August 7, to participate in the Graduate Leadership Forum, beginning 9:00 am on Thursday, August 8.)
Departures:
Attendees will depart any time on Sunday, August 11.
Attendees are responsible for their own travel to/from the Ekklesia and for all parking costs. Brothers flying to the Ekklesia have the choice of flying into Chicago Midway International Airport (10 miles from the hotel) or Chicago O’Hare International Airport (21 miles from the hotel).
Where practical, attendees are encouraged to fly to Chicago. The current hotel parking rate is $34.20/night for self-parking and $54/night for valet parking.
Driving directions and additional information available at here.
Undergraduate Chapter Travel Reimbursement
Each undergraduate chapter is reimbursed for one delegate’s travel at a rate of $0.14/mile for the round-trip mileage from your chapter to Chicago. Unless requested in advance, the chapter’s account with the Fraternity will be credited with the reimbursement amount following Ekklesia. Chapters must attend to be eligible for travel reimbursement.
Hotel
The Marriott Marquis Chicago is the official hotel for the 176th Ekklesia. All meetings will take place here.
The Fraternity has negotiated a group rate of $211/night + tax for king and double-bed rooms. Room reservations should be made directly with the hotel using the link below. To guarantee our negotiated room rate, reservations must be made no later than July 15.
Registration & Fees
Undergraduates
The Undergraduate Registration fee is $500 and includes all Ekklesia events (including all a la carte events). Each undergraduate chapter will be billed a total of $1,500 ($500 x 3 men). Additional delegates are encouraged to attend and will be invoiced after the Ekklesia.
Graduate Brothers
The registration fee for graduate brothers who are not a Purple Legionnaire or Section Leader is $600, payable when you register. This registration fee includes all Ekklesia events (including all a la carte events) and a commemorative Ekklesia gift.
A La Carte Events
Graduates and their guests are welcome to attend the Ekklesia. Graduates may register as a full attendee or for specific a la carte events. All guests participating may only register for a la carte events. These include:
- Ekklesia Opening Banquet ($150): Thursday, August 8 – 6:00 pm
- Brotherhood & Baseball ($100): Cubs at White Sox game, Friday, August 9 (registration includes a $20 concession credit and transportation to/from the game)
- Ekklesia Closing Banquet ($175): Saturday, August 10 – 7:00 pm
Note: A la carte registration only includes participation in the event and does not include other Ekklesia activities or amenities.
Additional Ekklesia Information
The 176th Ekklesia Host Committee is excited to host brothers from across North America at the crosstown rivalry Cubs at White Sox game!
All Full Ekklesia registrants (undergraduate and graduate) will receive a ticket to the game, a $20 concession credit and transportation to/from Guaranteed Rate Field on Friday, August 9.
More information coming soon!
We are seeking graduate and undergraduate brothers who are interested in participating in the Ekklesia Fiji Chorus. Participation would involve two short rehearsals and a performance at the Closing Ekklesia Banquet on Saturday, August 10.
All brothers interested should contact Todd Rotgers.
Chicago offers a lot to see and do! Considering coming early or staying after the Ekklesia? Looking for ideas?
See what Choose Chicago suggests.
- Your badge
- A coat and tie to wear at the Saturday Closing Banquet
- Business casual wear (collared shirts and khaki slacks/pants) for all other times
- Spending money
- Questions about the Fraternity
- Any forms or fees that are due
- Willingness to learn and participate
Support the 176th Ekklesia
The Chicago Ekklesia Host Committee would appreciate your support. For more information or to give, please click the link below.
Vendors & Sponsors
We welcome vendors and sponsors who want to showcase their company to our attendees. For more details or to register, click the link below.
