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Founded October 24, 1961; 55 years ago (1961-10-24)at University of Sto. Tomasby Emmanuel Uyguanco Type Non-profit Organization Motto Open Door for Good Government Chapters Philippines 50+ Canada 1 |
Delta Fraternity and Sorority International - also known as Deltans 1961 or Delta International is founded on October 24, 1961 at the University of Santo Tomás, Sampaloc Manila, Philippines. It is registered in the Philippines under the Security and Exchange Commission (SEC) No. CN20082662.
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Mission
This is a not-for-profit organization whose fraternity and sorority aim to gather college students for leadership development and to "Promote true Brotherhood and Sisterhood."
General Information
The DELTA Fraternity & Sorority is a fraternal organization for college students that mainly lead its members to have the right mind-set in academic education in order to have a better future. Aside from attaining good scholastic record, this fraternal organization is also into humanitarian services especially to those who are in need and enhance the member’s social awareness to the society. But the most important definition of DELTA Fraternity & Sorority is Family.
In the late 60's many organizations roamed around the Philippines and one of them was DELTA International established on October 24, 1961 at the University of Santo Tomas. The founder was Emmanuel Uyguanco. Members are guided by the motto "To Open Doors for Good Government".
Who is a Deltan
The Distinguish Symbol
You will know a Deltan through a triangle burned on the back of his left hand with its edge pointing in between the middle and ring fingers. A person shall not be recognized as a Deltan without this mark.
Marking the symbol on his hand is one of the most important stages of a full pledge Deltan.
The Logo
The logo of DELTA Fraternity & Sorority International symbolize the following:
Core Values
D - Dignity
E - Equality
L - Loyalty
T - Trustworthy
A - Affability
DFSI Supreme Council
During the convention held in Bukidnon, the Supreme Council Officers were elected for the administrative year 2016-2019.
Assemblies of Deltans
Many Deltans around the world has gathered together to continue fellowship. In areas where Deltans migrated for work, they met regularly for get-together and occasions like anniversary.
Countries where Deltans are located:
Dubai
Israel
Kuwait
Malaysia
Qatar
Singapore
Taiwan
Some of the members also explore the world as Seafarers that sail seas to seas.
Conventions
Annual convention was originally held every October. The schedule were days before the celebrated foundation day on October 24. Due to the occasions were very close, 2013 convention held in Buenavista, Agusan del Norte decided to move the convention 6 months away specifically on April to give enough time to focus the preparation of each occasion.
In the fourth convention held in Camiguin, host council also dubbed the gathering as the Regional Conference.