Conclave Awards and Recognition

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Volume 46 | Issue 1 {September 2014}

Reflection and Planning for the Future By Patrick Johanns, Alpha Theta 1981, Grand Recorder

No matter what people tell you, words and ideas can change the world. - Robin Williams

The passing of Robin Williams provoked a lot of introspection for me and when I thought about it with respect to our Brotherhood. It reminded me that we recognize the importance of brotherhood by making it the focus of the First Object. I have many good friends in our Fraternity and while most of them our bond of brotherhood never misses a beat when we are separated, there are a few Brothers who I have let slip out of sight for too long. As a good Brother I have resolved to reach out to those Brothers who I have not heard from in a while. Most likely I will call them and the conversation will continue without a missed beat, but I may find a Brother who needed a friendly voice, who has burdens that I was not aware of, or was starting to feel distant from our Fraternity. I encourage you all to regularly reach out to your Brothers both collegiate and professional. If you are there for your Brothers, they will be there when you need them.

Fall again. It is a new semester,a new biennium for the Fraternity, and a new opportunity to have the best year ever. For me, I am tremendously excited and a bit nervous to be back at the University of Iowa. I am frantically working to get settled in our new house, get my courses planned, and use all my knowledge and experience gained from teaching in Australia, Germany, and at Purdue to avoid repeating mistakes and starting on a high note. I hope you are all doing the same with your chapters. Reflect on last year’s activities. Consider what your chapter did to earn a Three-Star chapter award or consider why you missed getting an award. Think about any rough edges in the brotherhood of your chapter and resolve to smooth them out this year in the spirit of the First Object. With a bit of reflection and planning, it is going to be the best year ever. It is going to be a great biennium. I’m psyched!

Alpha Chi Sigma | More than 67,000 members National Office: (800) ALCHEMY 52 Collegiate Chapters | 6 Collegiate Colonies www.alphachisigma.org 9 Professional Chapters | 9 Professional Groups © 2014 Alpha Chi Sigma Fraternity Grand Master Alchemist Greeting By Mark Evaniak, Beta Sigma 1980, Grand Master Alchemist

As Grand Master Alchemist, life in general, doing things right the first time saves money I would like to wish everyone and energy and allows us to do more with our time. the best of luck throughout the 53rd biennium of Alpha Over the last two bienniums, the Fraternity has grown by Chi Sigma. For all of the leaps and bounds in the Collegiate Branch. We have had collegiate Brothers reading seven new chapters and one reactivation and only lost one this article, you are starting a chapter during this time. You are voting right now on new school year, and for whether to allow a new Chapter at SE Missouri State. After probably about a quarter of that, there are possibly five other colonies that may become you, this will be your last one chapters these next two years. We have gotten here by as an undergraduate. This is developing a great policy for expansion and by following our a great time to be graduating, own rules; we’ve made fewer mistakes, allowing us to move both fraternally and professionally. The economy is much forward rather than trying to fix problems. better than it was when you started college, and your Fraternity is continuing to grow. With success amongst our collegiate chapters, I feel we now have the resources and it is time to grow our As a brief introduction to everyone, I was born and raised professional branch. The question is how? We cannot in Buffalo, NY and was thrilled when Gamma Phi was define successful expansion as easily amongst our started at the University of Buffalo. I went to College at the professionals as we did with collegiates. In the coming Rochester Institute of Technology, majoring in Chemistry, months, the Supreme Council will be looking for volunteers and joined Alpha Chi Sigma at Beta Sigma Chapter my to help with this expansion. We will be looking for help sophomore year. My path led me toVirginia Tech as a grad from everyone as we try to redefine what it means to be a student where I was lucky enough to be involved with the successful, professional member. It is up to everyone reading start of Gamma Iota Chapter,and was a District Counselor this article to define our success. Young or old, your input when Gamma Kappa started up the road at JMU. Not until matters. later did I recognize a theme to my fraternal life in its expansion. In closing, again my best wishes to everyone in helping make this biennium a success. While I help to guide this Currently, I am a Senior Scientist at a Contract Lab (CRO) organization, I am also available to everyone through our in Columbia, MO. I have been involved in Chemistry Three Objects. throughout my career and cannot imagine my life without either it or this organization. My work involves testing Yours in the Double Bond, Pharmaceuticals following strict procedures set down by Mark Evaniak, Beta Sigma ’80, GMA the FDA. I have learned that in this industry,as it applies to

Attention Conclave Delegates! Have you submitted your expenses? Expense reports are due to the National Office by October 31!

The Chrome and Blue Page 2 Leadership for the 53rd Biennium

The Grand Chapter assembled for the 52nd Biennial Conclave in late July.As part of their duties, the delegates elected the Grand Chapter officers for the 53rd Biennium. Our new Supreme Council, in order of seniority, is:

1. Grand Master Alchemist 3. Grand Collegiate Alchemist Mark Evaniak, Beta Sigma 1980 Helen M. M.Webster, Alpha Rho 1994

2. Grand Professional Alchemist 4. Grand Master of Ceremonies Dr. Jonathan E.Wenzel, Delta 1996 Dr. Kip A. Nalley, Alpha Sigma 1990 The newly elected Supreme Council for the 53rd Biennium includes (from left to right) GR Patrick Johanns, GMA Mark Evaniak, Brothers Evaniak,Wenzel and Webster continue on the council from the GPA Jonathan Wenzel, GCA Helen Webster, GMC Kip Nalley. preceding biennium. Brother Nalley joins the council as a new member. Photo courtesy of Charles McAnany, Iota 2008.

We thank each of the members of the new Supreme Council for their willingness to serve the Fraternity.

The new Supreme Council has appointed: Grand Recorder – Dr. Patrick J. Johanns,Alpha Theta 1981 | Assistant Grand Recorder – Marena Humphress

The National Office staff, Grand Editor Brian Coppola, Alpha Beta 1989, and Grand Historian D. Mitch Levings, Beta Delta 1975, remain the same. Dr. Randy Weinstein, Alpha Kappa 1990, was inducted into the Order of Altotus. 17Districts & District Counselors

The Supreme Council also established new districts and appointed Great Plains District – Oliver Penrose, Gamma Theta 2003 the District Counselors for the 53rd Biennium: Active: Beta Rho, Beta Phi, Kappa Pre-Colony

Atlantic Central District – Mary (Katie) Riley, Alpha Rho 2006 New England District – Taylor Perkins, Delta Alpha 2009 Active: Alpha Pi, Alpha Rho, Gamma Omicron, Gamma Omega, Active: Mu, Delta Alpha, Boston U Colony, Boston Professional Philadelphia U Pre-Colony, DelawareValley Pro, New Jersey Pro, Chapter Washington Pro North Central District – Joshua Stenger, Epsilon 2002 Bluegrass District – Merryn Cole, Alpha Theta 2003 Active: Epsilon, Zeta, Iota, Beta Nu, Chicago Pro, Indianapolis Pro, Active: Gamma Eta, Gamma Nu, Bluegrass Pro Group Southern Indiana Pro Group

Central Coast District – Mark Sahara, Alpha Omega 2004 Northern District – Melissa Ward, Alpha Theta 1998 Active: Rho, Gamma Delta, Gamma Xi,Winthrop Pre-Colony, Active: Alpha, Beta, Alpha Theta,Twin Cities Pro Group,Wisconsin Research Triangle Pro Pro Group

Central District – Sarah Pickett, Gamma Theta 2000 Northwestern District – Roxana Farjadi, Sigma 2010 Active: Delta, Beta Delta, Gamma Theta, Kansas City Pro Group, Active: Sigma,Alpha Alpha, Beta Pi Mid-Missouri Pro Group South Central District – Daniel Znidersic, Alpha Epsilon 2003 East Central District – Claudia Brodkin, Gamma Iota 2002 Active:Alpha Sigma, Beta Eta, Delta Beta, U of New Orleans Colony Active: Alpha Kappa, Beta Chi, Gamma Iota, Gamma Kappa, Gamma Chi, SWVirginia Pro Group Southeastern District – Matthew Schnippert, Gamma Beta 2003 Active: Alpha Omega, Gamma Beta, Delta Gamma, U of Tampa Colony, Empire District – Eilish (Elizabeth) Mitchell, Pi 2009 Beta Iota Pre-Colony, North Florida Pro Group Active: Pi,Tau,Beta Sigma, Gamma Phi Southwestern District – Derek Marin, Gamma Zeta 1998 Gateway District – Rachel Palasky, Beta Delta 2007 Active: Beta Gamma, Beta Tau,Gamma Zeta, UC-Irvine Colony, Active: Alpha Epsilon, Beta Psi, SEMO Colony, St. Louis Pro Beta Mu Colony, Los Angeles Pro

Great Lakes District – R. Scott Wilson, Alpha Zeta 1978 Steel District – Sean Pawlowski, Gamma Upsilon 2006 Active: Alpha Beta, Alpha Upsilon, Gamma Psi, Albion Pre-Colony, Active: Gamma, Gamma Tau,Gamma Upsilon Detroit Pro Group To make things more manageable for the DCs, each district has no more than five chapters, colonies or pre-colonies. We encourage everyone to visit all the districts! Congratulations to all! The Chrome and Blue Page 3 Grand Chapter Actions at Conclave

Listed here are the motions from the 52nd Biennial Motion 11 amended the bylaws to enumerate the Conclave which changed the constitution or bylaws or duties of a Professional Representative. have a direct bearing on the general membership. Motion 20 amended the bylaws defining the term Motion 4 retained the Pledge Fee at $40 and the of a Professional Representative to no more than two Lifetime Membership Fee at $145. years and established the procedure for replacing a Professional Representative who was unable to finish Motion 5 amended the bylaws to clarify how the their term. chair of the Professional Representatives committee was chosen. Motion 21 dissolved two committees established at the previous conclave. Motion 6 amended the bylaws to clarify how the statements and vitae of Professional Representatives Motion 22 set the number of Professional were made available. Representatives for the 53rd Biennium at 8.

Motion 7 amended the bylaws to permit a new member Motion 26 amended the constitution to designate of the Order of Altotus to chose an item of jewelry or new members of the Order of Altotus as active be declared an active professional member for life. professional members for life.

Motion 8 amended the bylaws to modify the Motion 27 amended the bylaws to enumerate the composition of the Nominating Committee and duties of a District Counselor. remove the requirement that all permanent Grand Chapter committees to include at least one Motion 37 directed the Supreme Council to Professional Representative. consider inviting and reimbursing normal conclave expenses for two representatives (only 1 delegate) Motion 9 amended the bylaws to authorize the for chapters that are less than 5 years from their Grand Master of Ceremonies to set and publicize date of installation and chapters involved in the fine for the loss of ritual. expansion efforts.

Motion 10 amended the bylaws to include Professional Representatives in list of those who can be impeached for disloyalty or dilatory discharge of duties.

Remember to vote!

The Chrome and Blue Page 4 ANNOUNCEMENTS

Bumper Stickers

We found 150 more bumper stickers at the National Office Please contact us at [email protected] if you would like to place an order. Bumper stickers are $1 each and if you order 10 or more, you do not need to pay for shipping.

Member Services Manager Welcomes Baby Boy!

Congratulations to Member Services Manager Teresa Clark and her husband, Chris! Damon Christopher Clark was born July 8, 2014, at 6:43 a.m. He was 8 pounds, 15 ounces and 21 inches long. Damon joins big sister Avery.Teresa will return to the National Office in September.

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Read the September Issue of Fraternal Law

The Fraternal Law Newsletter provides a discussion of fraternity law and industry issues for Greek organizations.

The Chrome and Blue Page 5 Chapters Earn Star Chapter Awards

Each year,the Grand Chapter presents the Star ChapterAwards to collegiate chapters for exemplary performance in several areas.

The Star Chapter Awards are earned by collegiate chapters that participate and document a set number of professional, service and alumni activities.These documented activities are well above and beyond the level required for Alpha Chi Sigma to retain its tax classification status. Congratulations to the following recipients of the Star Chapter Awards!*

Three-Star Chapters One-Star Chapters

Alpha Beta Gamma Zeta Gamma Delta Beta Beta Pi Mu Gamma Omicron Gamma Beta Sigma Tau Delta Beta Delta Beta Psi Beta Delta Iota Gamma Zeta Beta Eta Pi Gamma Eta Beta Nu Rho Gamma Iota Beta Rho Alpha Alpha Gamma Kappa Alpha Beta Gamma Nu Alpha Epsilon Gamma Xi Alpha Theta Gamma Omega Alpha Kappa Alpha Omega

*This is an updated list as of 9/1/14. All new chapter awards are listed in bold. Order Sourcebooks Today!

To order Sourcebooks and pledge pins for your chapter’s upcoming inititation, complete the pledge materials order form on the national website. Then submit it to [email protected]. Allow seven business days to receive your materials.

The Chrome and Blue Page 6 Conclave Awards and Recognition

John R. Kuebler Award – D. Mitch Levings, P.E.,Beta Delta 1975

2014 Alpha Chi Sigma Hall of Fame inductees – William N. Lipscomb, Jr.,Alpha Gamma 1939, and Dr. Rudolph A. Marcus, Zeta 1965

2013 Alpha Chi Sigma Scholar – Amy Pochodylo, Alpha Upsilon 2011

2014 Alpha Chi Sigma Scholar – Jenna Silverman, Gamma Nu 2012

Ronald T.Pflaum Outstanding Chapter Advisor Award – Dr. Andrea E. Martin, Gamma Omega 2010

T.Dale Stewart Award (Best Chapter) – Gamma Zeta Chapter

J. Haworth Jonte Award (Most Improved Chapter) – Beta Sigma Chapter

Clyde B. Hutchison Award (Best Professional Activities) – Iota Chapter

Vincent A. Sedlak Award (Best Professional Chapter) – DelawareValley Professional Chapter

Walter T.Schrenk Award (Most Collegiates at Conclave) – Alpha Chapter

National Chemistry Week

Is your chapter looking for a great outreach program? Plan to participate in National Chemistry Week.

National Chemistry Week is an annual community outreach program hosted by the American Chemical Society (ACS). It is designed to show how chemistry supports everyone and contributes to our quality of life and the nation’s economy. National Chemistry Week began as National Chemistry Day in 1987 and was expanded to a week-long celebration in 1989.

The theme for this year’s National Chemistry Week, held from Oct.19 to 25, is“The Sweet Side of Chemistry – Candy.”Activities around the country will focus on showcasing the chemistry involved in candy and confections.

More information about National Chemistry Week is available online from the ACS.

The Chrome and Blue Page 7 Lab Safety Tips

Rules for Handling Flammable Chemicals Safely!

Keep away from heat, sparks and sources of ignition

Keep containers closed, except when in use

Ground all metal drums and transfer vessels

Maintain adequate ventilation

Use labeled and proper safety cans and cabinets

Maintain and use vapor suppressing solvent spill control media

Maintain and know how to use fire extinguishers

Minimize quantity of flammable chemicals in work area. For more information, please visit http://chemical-safety.com/labsafety.htm

Ritual Fines

Motion 9 at the 52nd Biennial Conclave authorized the GMC to set and publicize the amounts for replacing all or part of the ritual.The amounts to replace ritual are set at: $25 for any individual part, OR $250 for the whole ritual. In addition the chapter will pay any mailing costs incurred.

Due to the importance of protecting the ritual these amounts are intended to be expensive, but not excessively punitive. MCs and MAs please publicize the costs to members who have original ritual parts. If any parts of the ritual are missing at your chapter immediately report this to the National Office. If you have any questions about these fines, email the GMC.

Take extra care to keep your chapter’s copy of the ritual safe. Do not make electronic copies of the ritual in any form!Your ritual copy should be dated 2008. If it has another date on it, contact the National Office.

The Chrome and Blue Page 8 CALENDAR

OCTOBER 1 Deadl ine for submissions for the winter issue of The HEXAGON. 11 North Central District Conclave hosted by the Indianapolis Professional Chapter. 15 Fou nder Joseph H. Mathews was born in 1881. 19-25 ACS National Chemistry Week: The Sweet Side of Chemistry – Candy 24-26 Sout heastern District Conclave {Contact District Counselor Matt Schnippert} 28 Fou nder James C. Silverthorn was born in 1880. 29 Fou nder Frank J. Petura was born in 1881. 31 Conc lave delegate expense reports due to the National Office.

NOVEMBER 27-28 Na tional Office closed for Thanksgiving. 30 Deadl ine to vote for new professional representatives.

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