Ways to Celebrate 175 Years of our Sisterhood
While Founders’ Day is May 15, all sisters are encouraged to celebrate mid May by spending time together and reflecting on our organizations accomplishments.
Here are some suggestions for how to spend the day:
Founders’ Day 2026 International Events
Thursday, May 7
10-year Ceremony and 25-year Ceremony • 7 p.m. EDT • Register Here
50-year Ceremony and 60-year Ceremony • 8 p.m. EDT • Register Here
Hosted by past Grand/International Presidents, these ceremonies will recognize our alumnae celebrating 10, 25, 50, and 60 years of membership in Alpha Delta Pi. All members are welcome to observe even if they are not participating in a ceremony.
Monday, May 11
Jewel Degree • 7 p.m. EDT • Register Here
This ceremony was established as an alumna degree to complete our Alpha Delta Pi ritual. Hosted by Grand Council, the degree is conferred upon graduating seniors or initiated members who have assumed alumna status. You may attend even if you’ve already participated.
There will be two ceremonies this evening: Spring 2026 graduates and young alumnae: 7:00–7:30 pm (EST) • All alumnae: 8:00–8:30 pm (EST). Please register for both on the same link above.
Friday, May 15
Day of Giving Begins • 9 a.m. EDT • Learn More
Each year on May 15, our Foundation has celebrated Founders’ Day with our annual Day of Giving. Join ADPi sisters, friends, and family as we come together and combine our individual philanthropic power to help our sisters coast to coast by supporting emergency grant funds, scholarships, leadership education, hazing prevention, mental wellness programs, and historic preservation.
Founders’ Day Ceremony • 1 p.m. EDT • Click here to join!
A short ceremony will be hosted by International President Dawn Victor-Herring in a virtual recognition of May 15, 1851, the date of our founding. This celebration serves as an occasion to reunite Alpha Delta Pi members of all ages.
Saturday, May 16
Day of Giving Ends • Noon EDT • Learn More
Founders’ Day 2025 Local and Regional Events
Founders’ Day is a time to celebrate sisterhood and traditions, honor graduating seniors, welcome back alumnae, and enjoy being an ADPi. Alumnae remember their college experience, collegiate members share their experiences, and everyone can be included. Does your chapter or alumnae association have plans for Founders’ Day this year? Whether you are planning an in-person gathering, a virtual celebration, or something else with just a sister or two, we want you to celebrate.
Additional events will be added as they are submitted! Email alumnae@alphadeltapi.com for more information.
Georgia Greater Atlanta Alumnae Association
Event Name: Founders’ Day Tea
Date and Time: Sunday, May 3rd from 1:00-4:00pm.
Location: the new North Druid Hills Ronald McDonald House (2580 Briarcliff Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30329)
Register here: https://forms.gle/z9P8BvBanTJWUMDH7
Louisiana, Lake Charles Alumnae Association
Event Name: ADPI Art Night
Date and Time: Friday May 15th at 6pm
Location: Lil’ Art House in Lake Charles
5250 Lake St Suite E, Lake Charles, LA 70605
RSVP: Through the association Facebook group event
Additional Information: Please sign the waiver in advance, https://lilarthouse.com/waiver
Louisiana, Lake Charles Alumnae Association
Event Name: Founders’ Day Banquet
Date and Time: Saturday May 16th at 6pm
Location: Gold Room at the Charleston
900 Ryan St, Lake Charles, LA 70601
RSVP: By April 10th through the link: https://forms.gle/wKJ2yFsSixduZAp98
Additional Information: Ticket Required, Once RSVP is received the link to purchase a ticket will be sent
Louisiana, Lake Charles Alumnae Association
Event Name: Founders’ Day Brunch and Bingo
Date and Time: Sunday May 17th at 10 am
Location: MacFarlane’s Celtic Pub
417 Ann St, Lake Charles, LA 70601
RSVP: By May 15th through the event on the association Facebook group
Louisiana, Lake Charles Alumnae Association
Event Name: Jewel Degree
Date and Time: Sunday May 17th at 2pm
Location: 4201 Auburn St, Lake Charles, LA 70607
RSVP: Through the event on the association Facebook group
Texas Greater Austin Alumnae Association
Event Name: GAAA Founders’ Day Brunch
Date & Time: Saturday, May 16 at 9:30 a.m.
Location (Address): The Carillon (AT&T Hotel and Conference Center, 1900 University Ave Suite L078, Austin, TX 78705)
RSVP Details if needed (link, phone number, or contact information):
To RSVP, you need to select “Going” on this Facebook event (https://fb.me/e/a1b3PVfD8) AND pay $30 (+ service fee) on Square by May 5. This $30 covers your buffet meal and non alcoholic drinks. You will have the option to buy your own alcoholic drinks separately.
Here is the link to pay:
https://austin-adpi-alumnae.square.site/s/shop
We booked a private room this year and the max amount of seats is 20. Therefore, if you want to go be sure to RSVP and pay ASAP.
Additional Information (anything else attendees should know):
If you have an ADPi Anniversary this year (i.e., 10, 25, 50, 60, or 75) and would like to go through your anniversary year ceremony at our Founders’ Day Brunch, please email the GAAA email (greateraustinadpialumnae@gmail.com) with your full name, chapter of initiation, initiation year, and which anniversary you’re celebrating this year.
Parking information:
Guests should park in the hotel garage (conference garage), located on 20th street between University Avenue and Whitis Street. They’ll pull a ticket when they come in, park on any level, then take the elevators marked Guest Center and Carillon to Level LL (lower lobby) and that will put them right there by Gabe’s and Carillon.
If they are using Uber or taxi, they’ll be dropped off at the front and can come directly in the double copper doors to Carillon.
The Carillon validates parking for all guests dining with us. Please inform your group members to bring the ticket they receive when they park, inside with them, and show it to the host at the front of the restaurant to scan for them.
Texas McKinney Alumnae Association
Event Name: 175th Anniversary Celebration
Date: Thursday, May 14, 2026 @ 6pm
Location: Holly Mueller’s, University of Kentucky, Home
El Dorado Country Club Area in McKinney
*Address given at the time of RSVP
RSVP: mckinneyadpi@gmail.com or our Facebook invite (McKinney Alpha Delta Pi Alumnae Association)
Additional Info: Please bring an appetizer, salad or dessert to share. Blue & White Badge Attire encouraged!
Tennessee Clarksville Area Association
Event Name: Founders Day
Date & Time: April 26 from 12–4 PM
Location (Address): TBD
Additional Information: please wear azure blue or lavender
Founders’ Day Merchandise
Check out The 1851 Shop for Founders’ Day!
