from other fraternities or from other organizations of a somewhat similar nature. The proper method of conduct­ ing a chapter meeting was studied bearing in mind that meetings of our Fraternity chapters should be so conducted that we constantly realize and appreciate the honor and opportunities inherent in membership in Alpha Rho Chi. A session on Grand Council forms and business procedures followed in which Bro. Murray, WGE explained the necessity of TAKES LONG each chapter's prompt attention in forwarding Forms E-l to 6 which bear the vital statistics and current situation of our 2500 members. STEP FORWARD Dinner in the even.ing was held at T1he Tavern, a famous old eating place of the city. Din­ ner was followed by a visit to the Department of Architecture Report of the 27th National Convention on the Main Campus. Exhibits of student work and facilities available in the b,rand-n,ew building were shown to the visi­ tors by Professor R,obert Des Marais, WG S. Thursday's sessions were given Il who attended the Frater­ at the same time to see all there over almost entirely to reports A nity's 27th National Conven­ was to be seen. of the Active Chapters and alumni tion agreed it was one of the most At the opening session Stand­ bodies and the reports of the constructive meetings of Alpha ing Committees were appointed Standing Committees. Rho Chi within its forty-seven - these being Chapter Opera­ An ice-skating party was held year history. tions; Rushing; Expansion; C an,d in the evening at the new P'enn The hospitality of Vitruvius, B; and Nominating. State Rin,k. the host chapter, the sincerity and R.eports of nati ona I officers On F'riday morning business attention of the chosen delegates, served to emphasize these sub,­ was concluded with the election the thorough preparation by na­ jects and pointed out specifically of Brother Marion J. Smith, Ex­ tional officers all comb,ined to the weak points in the Frater­ ecutive Secretary of the Chicago produce an atmosphere which can nity's current operations. Dis­ Chapter of the American Institute best be described by saying that cussed were - weakness in rush­ of Architects, as Worthy Grand Alpha Rho Chi is ready and de­ ing resulting in a decline of active Architect of the Fraternity. He termined to move forward. membership, poor enforcement of succeeds Brother Robert F'. Cal­ Even the weather was reason­ Building Pledge provisions, in­ row who had asked that he might ably favorable permitting the ar­ adequate attention to Grand be permitted to relinquish this rival of all expected officers and (~ouncil correspondence and fre­ arduous post. delegates. No Nittan,y lions ap­ quent weakness in initiative both Formal initiation was presented peared. However the Vitruvius by alumni and active members. b,y the Vitruvius Chapter in the Chapter was present in full force A discussion of the traditions afternoon. Candidates for honor­ with its smart, well-kept house, and characteristics of Alpha Rho ary membership in the chapter its excellent breakfasts and lunch­ Chi was next on the program. were John R. Hunter, Jr. of the eons and its thorough-going co­ E,mphasis was placed on the fact firm of Hunter, Campbell and operation and friendliness. that our Fraternity must nourish Rea, Altoona and Rolf o. Enge, The only trouble - there was its peculiar and individual tradi­ registered architect of Oslo, Nor­ never enough time to take care tions if it is to maintain its true way. Mr. Hunter is a graduate of all the things to be done and character and be distinguished of Penn State University and a member of Alpha Chi Rho, Scarab and Lion's Paw and is Past Presi­ dent of the Central Pennsylvania Chapter of the American Insti­ tute of Architects. Mr. E,nge is a graduate of The University of Pennsylvania with a degree of Master of Architecture from The University of Southern California. A member of Tau Sigma Delta. He has now returned to Norway. The initiation was successful in every respect. T'he characters were awe-inspiring and imposing and were made up in really pro­ fessional style. T1he ritual pres­ entation was a great credit to our youngest chapter. In the evening a group of fifty delegates, officers and wives Robert F. Calrow Mario·n J. Smith (mostly) enjoyed a delightful Robert F. Calrow was elected Brother Marion J. Smith was banquet at the Nittany Lion . Worthy Grand Architect in 1953 elected Worthy Grand Architect Inn. Brother Milton S. Osborne, being re-elected in 1957 to serve by the 27th National Convention. Dem. '22, Director of the Depart­ two highly successful terms of He graduated from the Univer­ ment of Architecture presided this exacting Fraternity office. sity of Illinois in 1957, becoming and Mr. John R,. Hunter, Jr., Noteworthy among the accom­ Worthy Architect of the Anthe­ was the principal speaker. plishments of these eight years mios Chapter. He was also promi­ The following morning saw have been the addition of our new nent in other campus activities Convention delegates and officers Chapter at Pennsylvania State while in school. on their flight homeward. We University, the establishment of From his graduation to 1960 believe they will not soon forget a national scholarship award, the he was associated with Skidmore, the 27th National Convention or appointment of Grand Council Owings and Merrill in Chicago our Fraternity at Vitruvius Chap­ Deputies, National Inspector and as Chief of their Production De­ ter, State College, Pennsylvania. Grand Advisor. Also, very im­ partment and was active in Public portant, the appointment of an Relations 'for the firm. The National Scholarship Award Executive Secretary and estab­ He is now Executive Secretary lishment of a national office. of the Chicago Chapter of the was presented to the Mnesicles The F'raternity is grateful to American Institute of Architects Chapter at the Convention Ban­ Brother Bob Calrow for these with offices at 221 North LaSalle quet. Established in 1954, the achievements and expects to rely Street. plaque was won on two previous heavily on his ability and experi­ Brother Smith ,viII be installed occasions by the Iktinos Chapter. ence in the future. on April 22nd in Chicago.

SHOWN HERE ARE DICK SIEBOLD, ROLF O. ENGE, DWIGHT ELY, JOHN R. HUNTER JR., BOB CALROW. TH ~ MOT TOO NTH E WALL HAS SO MET HING TOO 0 WIT HAG AMEP LAY EDIN THE CIT Y 0 F PAS A DEN A. REPORTS o F THE COMMITTEES TO THE CONVENTION

RUSHING COMMITTEE 4. Election of officers to longer The Committee recommended: The Committee presented these terms. 1. That the Fraternity continue recommendations: 5. Complete revision of Hand­ to pursue the subject of expansion 1. Show the rushee benefits and book. aggressively. what we can do for him. 6. More social interchange be­ 2. That the Alpha Rho Chi Medal 2. Show the educational value tween faculty and actives. be used as a means of publicizing of the Fraternity. More faculty members. the Fraternity and the Medal re­ 3. Make the house a branch of ceive all publicity possible through the school. EXPANSION COMMITTEE the explanation sheet, through 4. Make the alumni a part of Information to the convention display in the schools and through rushing. on this subject was: presentation by an Alpha Rho Chi 5. Use faculty members. Arizona State University alumnus on the faculty. 6. Invite rushees to dinner at Brother John Brenner and other 3. Copi,es of The Archi are being the house or outside. members of the Arizona Alumni sent to the head of each accredited 7. Point out to the rushee that Chapter are holding meetings school of architecture and to the members of the Chapter are with students and faculty who are library of each such school. always available at the school showing keen interest. to help them. University of Texas SEMINAR ON BUSINESS FORMS 8. Make several summer per­ The attitudes of the new Texas The E 1 Form. Alumni Chapter and the Dean sonal contacts with rushees. This is a card form in quadrupli­ and staff of the University give 9. Plan to over-fill the quota. cate. It is a complete record of strong hopes for the reactivation 10. Provide a project for visiting the man whose name and vital of Dinocrates Chapter. other architectural schools statistics are on the upper part Washington University where we have Chapters. of the card. His college history Brother George F'ritzinger, who 11. Offer prizes for first-year stu­ is on the lower part of the card. dents. is in contact with this school, re­ 12. Make the house better known. ports that the school offers ninety­ The E 2 Form. 13. Establish a reputation for nine year leases to encourage the This is a pink sheet. It is used being selective in rushing. development of fraternities. by the Chapter to inform the 14. Teach the pledges to rush. University of Washington WGE when a man, (or men) 15. All Chapters will purchase Brother Wadsworth, G I, reports are initiated, graduated, with­ enough Rushing and Pledge the presence of nine interested draw, change course, affiliate with Manuals to take care of two alur.nni in Seattle, b,ut also con­ another chapter, drop pledge, re­ years anticipated needs. flicfs within the University. turn to school or other pertinent Montana State College information. T1he information is CHAPTER OPERATIONS It is a new School of Architecture placed on the man's E 1 card by Items brought up before the with an Alpha R,ho Chi alumnus the WG E, and the same thing convention for discussion were: at its head b,ut it is too soon to try should be done by the Chapter 1. Building Pledge. The possi­ establishing a Chapter. on their copy of the E 1. bility of payments during University of Detroit The E 3 Form. active status; the problem of Strong interest has been shown This is a badge order blank in alumni versus actives han­ on the part of the faculty and triplicate. One copy to jeweler, dling pledge payments; sepa­ students. Meetings are being held one to W G E, hold one copy. rate funds for maintenance looking toward the establishment Copy to WGE should be accom­ and the Building Fund. of a Colony and subsequent Chap­ panied by E 2, E 4 and Grand 2. Ownership versus Rental of ter. Council fees. Chapter Houses. Mainte­ Illinois Institute of T'echnology The E 4 Form. nance; improvements. Brother Marion Smith is in close This is an order for certificates 3. Financing of New Houses. contact with the faculty of this of membership. Use typewriter $5000 to $10,000 available school which has recently indi­ from Grand Council at 4%. cated interest in an Alpha Rho and make original and three The Committee presented these Chi Chapter. copies. Original and two copies recommendations. University of Man~toba to WGE. 1. Partial payment of Building Interest has been shown here E 6 Form (no E 5). Fund pledge while in school. from time to time and Brother This is an application for per- 2. More formal nature of Build­ Milton Osborne, Dean 'of Archi­ -mission to initiate a man. It goes ing Fund pledge forms. tecture at Penn State plans to to the WGE with the initiation 3. A 10-minute reading and dis­ recontact them. fee. There is a receipt and per­ cussion of a section of the University of Notre Dame mission granted line on, the back Constitution and By-Laws There are no national, fraternities and is returned to the Chapter. and!or Chapter By-Laws at at this school b,ut interest has Should be mailed at least ten days each Chapter meeting. been expressed by students. before scheduled initiation. Andro'n;cus pledges. There are 10 persons activities was our three-day fra­ Andronicus Chapter of Alpha living in the house. ternity party in Racine, Wisconsin Rho Chi has 9 active members Seven men graduated from the last spring. A special tour of the and 10 pledges. There are 19 mem­ fraternity last spring leaving us Johnson's Wax office and several bers eating at the house with a with a big job to do in rushing. houses was a feature. Our annual live-in number of 11. We pledged six men during the Christmas Party for thirty chil­ Andronicus is continuing its autumn quarter but have suc­ dren of a settlement house was building program. The alumni are ceeded in keeping only three of enthusiastically supported by the working for commitments in prod­ these men. We are now searching Chapter and the alumni. ucts, labor and financial support for any underlying reasons for Mnesicles Chapter has im­ for the new house. our failure. proved tremendously over its sta­ Other projects include an an­ Scholastically the last Spring tus tWQ years ago and, with our nual award of architectural maga­ quarter was among our best as high spirits channeled into or­ zines to the winners of a first-year we finished fifth on campus and ganized productive efforts, Mnesi­ wood sculpture problem. The had an improvement over the pre­ cles Chapter will continue on this awards are made at the Chapter's vious quarter. up~ard trend. "Apple Polishers' Luncheon" at­ The social schedule is seeing Vitruv;us tended by all the members of the only limited use this year. Most Vitruvius Chapter of Alpha Architecture faculty. of our parties are house parties, Rho Chi now has 15 active mem­ often highly decorated, with only There are also the b,rown bag bers and 11 pledges, of whom 22 luncheons, hosted by Alpha Rho about two big dances a year. are living at the h,ouse. Chi, where guest speakers and Iktinos In the past two years, the Fra­ department heads from other The Iktinos Chapter has at ternity's youngest Chapter has schools on the campus appear. present 15 members and 4 pledges. established dining facilities for 24 T'his serves as a means to broaden Fourteen of the actives and two people; the project having been the outlook of the student and roomers comprise the physical brought about by donations from familiarize him with 'outside in­ limit of the present facilities of the alumni, parents of members tellectual concepts. the house. and with money secured from Anthemios Physically our house has been the purchase of savings bonds. The present membership of greatly improved. The house has The actual work was completed Anthemios Chapter is made up been brought up to code struc­ through the earnest enthusiasm of 31 actives and 11 pledges, 37 turally, electrically and mechani­ of actives and pledges. We have of whom live in the chapter house. cally. We have also rem.odeled installed pine paneling in the Last year members of the two existing bathrooms and added basement and a new oil furnace. Chapter placed in all major prizes a women's bath along with many Vitruvius' scholarship is in the offered by the Department of new chests and closets. These im­ upper quarter of the 53 frater­ Architecture at Illinois. Included provements have been made in nities at p'enn State. Seniors and among these prizes were the accordance with plans for a future fifth-year students consistently Fountainebleu Scholarship, won "living unit" addition. take top honors in design. by Dick Diedrich, and a Euro­ Socially our Chapter has broad­ The members of Vitruvius pean travel scholarship, won by ened its interests to include par­ Chapter feel that it will grow to Bill Davis. ticipation in campus-wide events become one of the most prosper­ Among the many cultural ac­ such as float entries in Home­ ous and influential fraternities at tivities held at the house were coming and Spring Week-end. We Penn State University. Sunday lectures given by faculty also maintain some kind of social Kal';krates or professional function about members and coffee hours held Brother Raoul Wilkins report­ every other week. after many of the lectures held ed strong interest among the stu­ elsewhere on campus. Mnesic/es dents and their optimism about By stressing scholarship we Our membership, status has im­ purchasing a chapter house. A have brought the second-place proved considerably since the last potential alumni group is present trophy for scholastic improvement Convention. There are at present in Charlottesville in the 31 local to the house and a fourth-place 21 actives and no pledges - we alumni there and a campaign is ranking to our pledges. just had initiation - with seven under way to organize a Kalli­ Demetrios actives living in the house and krates Alumni Association to give Demetrios Chapter is currently five roomers. the active chapter stronger alum­ composed of 10 actives and 3 Outstanding among our social ni support. OFF I C, IAL PICTURE OF OFFICERS AND DELEGATES

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THE ARCHI is published by Alpha Rho Chi, coliegiate fraternity for students of Architecture and the Allied Arts. Founded at the Universities of Illinois and Michigan on April 11, 1914. Robert F. Calrow, WG A, 4828 Garfield Ave. S., Minneapolis, Minnesota Richard E. Murray, Jf., WG E, Box 3092, University_ Station, Columbus 10, Ohio M. Robert Des Marais, WG S, 685 Westerly Parkway, State College, Pennsylvania Dwight P. Ely, Editor and (Executive Secretary, 2955 Palmetto St., Columbus 4, Ohio

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