Reunion 2019

Join us for the Bowdoin Alpha Delta Phi Reunion in Brunswick, Maine!
July 25-28, 2019

Howell House (Old Chapter House):
228 Maine St., Brunswick, ME 04011

It is my pleasure to officially invite you to the 2019 Bowdoin Alpha Delta Phi Reunion, Thursday, July 25th through Sunday, July 28th. In cooperation with Bowdoin College, we will once again gather at 228 Maine Street/Howell House. Also as in previous years, the upstairs rooms will be available for sleeping accommodations starting Thursday, July 25th. As always, this Reunion is open to all Alpha Delts and their loved ones.
Alums are invited back to the house for a weekend of celebration- you can choose to attend special Reunion events or just catch up with old classmates. You are also invited to our Annual Alumni Corporation Meeting at 10:30am on Saturday, July 27th.

Reunion Schedule

Thursday
3:00pm – 11:00pm: House and Check-in Open

Friday
9:00am – 9:00pm: Check-in Open
1:00pm – 2:30pm: Bowdoin Art Museum Tour
3:00pm – 4:30pm: Special Viewing at Special Collections
4:00pm – 4:30pm: Tour of the Bliss Room and Rare Books Collection
6:30pm – 8:00pm: Friday Dinner
5:00pm – 12:00am: Bar Service at the House

Saturday
10:30am – 12:00pm: Annual Alumni Corporation Meeting
12:30pm – 1:30pm: Lunch Trip
2:30pm – 4:00pm: Afternoon Activities
5:00pm – 6:00pm: Cocktail Hour
5:30pm – 6:00pm: Reunion Photo
6:00pm – 8:00pm: Reunion Banquet
7:30pm – 8:30pm: AD Phi Sing
5:00pm – 12:00am: Bar Service at the House

Sunday
10:30pm: Check-out

Transportation

Ride Sharing:
Have extra space in your car? Looking for a ride? Check out our ride sharing forum.

Airports:
Portland International Jetport (PWM) – 1001 Westbrook St., Portland ME, 04102 (40 minute drive)
Boston Logan Airport (BOS) – 1 Harborside Dr, Boston, MA 02128 (2.5 hour drive)
note: If you are flying into Boston Logan and taking the Amtrak to Maine, you must transfer to North Station by taking the Blue Line to the Orange Line.

Train Station:
Amtrak Station (BRK) – 16 Station Ave., Brunswick, ME 04011 (just blocks away)
note: If you are taking a train from south of Boston to Maine, you will need to transfer in Boston at Back Bay Station to North Station by taking the Orange Line.

Bus Stations:
Concord Coachlines (Brunswick, ME) – 16 Station Ave., Brunswick, ME 04011 (just blocks away)
Greyhound (Brunswick, ME) – 152 Maine Street, Brunswick, ME 04011 (just blocks away)

Zip Cars:
There are Zip cars available next to the Tower – just blocks away from the Hotel and the Chapter House.

Event Details

Annual Corporation Meeting:
the Bowdoin Alpha Delta Phi Society Alumni Association will hold its annual meeting on Saturday, July 27th at 10:30 a.m. at the House. Among the topics that we will discuss are:

  • The Bowdoin Alpha Delta Phi Literary Fund (good news to report!)
  • FDR Cup nominations process and this year’s recipient
  • Chapter archives preservation project – a productive collaboration with Bowdoin’s Special Collections
  • Vote to Ratify Amendments to the Alpha Delta Phi Society Constitution
  • Planning for future reunions and alumni engagement

The annual meeting will also focus on our ongoing role in the national Alpha Delta Phi Society—where the Bowdoin Chapter continues to lead.

Brothers will be able to participate in the annual meeting virtually from around the world, provided that they have an Internet connection. Please contact me if you will be unable to make it to the House on July 27th in person, but still want to attend the annual meeting online.

Friday and Saturday Bar Service:
Both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages will be served by Bowdoin College at the House, and this is covered in your fee. There will be open bars at the House on both Friday and Saturday evenings.

Tours:
There will be tours of the Art Museum and a special viewing of Bowdoin Alpha Delta Phi history at the Bowdoin Special Collections. All are free to attendees.

Saturday Sing:
There will be a scheduled Sing on Saturday following the Banquet, when all ye good Alpha Delts can tune your throats and sing some great Alpha Delta Phi melodies, Bowdoin College classics, and some more recent additions to the Society songbook. Songbooks will be provided for those who may be a little rusty. Perfect pitch is not a requirement.

Attire

Summer Casual