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cacia will celebrate its Centennial in 2004. I am certain that if our Founders, just like the authors of the Constitution of the United AStates, could see the current status of the fraternity world today, each would have concerns about its future. I feel equally certain that each of these fraternal visionaries would step up to the challenges today and devote their talents and resources to meeting these chal- lenges. In July of 2004, Acacia Fraternity will commemorate its 100th Anniversary at the 53rd Biennial Conclave which will be held in Indianapolis, Indiana. I hope you will include in your plans the attendance at this very special event. Plans for the celebration are already under way. Immediate past president Gerald C. Cook will chair the Centennial Committee and has agreed to the daunting task, with the aid of Brother Acacians, of providing a program that will serve as a starting point for Acacia’s next 100 years. My initial months as International Council President have been educational. Even with my prior service as International Judge Advocate, I found the learning curve steep and the pace of learning has required intensive preparation. International Council of Acacia Acacia, like all fraternities Fraternity 2002-2004 today, faces serious issues. I am reminded of the military recruiting President poster of many years ago with Uncle David J. Allen Sam pointing a finger toward the Indiana ‘57 viewer with the caption, “Your David J. Allen Country Needs You.” We need only First Vice-President substitute Pythagoras for Uncle Sam J. Scott Cleland and the caption changed from Country to Acacia in order to reflect the current envi- Ohio ‘88 ronment for Greek letter organizations on the college and university campuses today. Second Vice-President Acacia requires the investment of your time, talent, and money. That sentence Craig S. Johnson is blunt, but accurate. We need to expand our resource base. The Acacia Fraternity Louisiana State ‘90 Foundation is doing an excellent job of building a strong economic foundation upon which the Fraternity can expand. The Headquarters staff configuration has been International Counselor expanded to provide better service to the chapters and alumni, but it takes commit- George A. Levesque, Jr. ted alumni to add the strength component. National studies indicate that volun- Carleton ‘89 teerism is on the decline. Acacia must reverse this trend if we are to remain true to our Founders’ dreams. International Treasurer Please, if you are not already, get involved with your own chapter or if you live Robert E. Roberson close to another Acacia chapter offer assistance to them. We are only as strong as our Illinois Wesleyan ‘74 weakest link and you can make a difference by serving Acacia. Your support of Acacia is vital. Your involvement in Acacia is vital. Your willingness to serve in local Judge Advocate and international roles is vital. One of our challenges is to bring our alumni back to Christopher B. Carpentier Acacia in a more active role. The history of the first one hundred years has been writ- Indiana ‘93 ten by what we have done as undergraduates and alumni. It is our obligation to con- tinue to serve through our active involvement in Acacia. The future of Acacia rests Undergraduate Counselor on a strong foundation. As alumni we are that foundation. The current undergradu- Brian S. Downs ates need to understand that membership in Acacia is a journey, not a destination. Central Oklahoma ‘99 What better way to make that understanding clear than to share your dedication to Acacia with them. We all learn by example. Let us set an example of positive activ- Undergraduate Counselor ity on behalf of Acacia. Ryan S. Morris Our future depends on what we do in the present. What is past is prologue. Your Purdue ‘00 involvement will make a difference.

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2 The TRIAD Spring, 2003 52nd Biennial Conclave Celebration

or five days and four nights the Fairmont Hotel in downtown Andre, Kansas State ‘92, and David Flagg, Syracuse ‘61. Acacia FNew Orleans became an unofficial chapter house for hundreds would like to thank them again for their efforts and dedication. of Acacians from around the United States and Canada, as they trav- Other speakers included David Stollman from CampusSpeak, eled from near and far to celebrate the 52nd Biennial Conclave of whose program dealt with the issues facing membership motivation, Acacia Fraternity. Steve Bradley from Success4Students who led a program aimed at An atmosphere of fun combined with a sense of serious busi- improving academic habits of the individual students, and Colonel ness greeted delegates from the chapters as the theme Captains Of George Everett “Bud” Day, U.S. Air Force (Ret.), who spoke about Our Fate led them through the week. his experiences in captivity during the Vietnam War at the Acacia Events ranged from three business sessions to a boat cruise, a Fraternity Foundation Scholarship Luncheon. Colonel Day is the hypnotist, and a wonderful final banquet with a dessert fit for King most decorated soldier in the U.S. Armed Forces since General Polycrates. All who attended got a real sense of brotherhood and left Douglas MacArthur. Acacia would like to thank him and Brother New Orleans with a renewed Acacia spirit. Gene Ambroson, Morningside ‘96, for helping to make this event a Featured speakers for this event included Brothers Scott success. Cleland, Ohio ‘88, George Levesque, Carleton ‘89, Lawrence One of the most enjoyable events of the Conclave was the presentation by Brother Doug MacCraw, Nebraska ‘86. Brother MacCraw is a master hypnotist/comedian who brought his talents to 2002 Conclave Chapter Awards bear on several Acacians. He also brought an idea for a very suc- Malcolm Award Good of the Fraternity cessful chapter philanthropy event. If you would like more infor- •Penn State •Nebraska mation regarding his philanthropy, please contact Headquarters. The International Conclave passed several resolutions during Superior Chapter Award House Management the week. One of the resolutions dealt with the stagnant growth •Central Oklahoma •Purdue among all college social fraternities. A resolution was passed •Miami authorizing the formation of a subcommittee to address the expan- Outstanding Chapter Award Continued on page 4 •Indiana Human Service Programming: •Nebraska •Indiana •California •Iowa •Louisiana State Human Service/Biennium Academic Programming •Penn State •Iowa State Membership Recruitment Alumni Programming & •Indiana Those in attendance at Advisory •Miami the 2002 Conclave final •Kansas State banquet clap and cheer as Officer Organization the Baked Alaska en Best Publication •Nebraska Parade is served in a •Indiana uniquely New Orleans •Cornell Ritual Exemplification style complete with a full •Morningside jazz band. Athletic Achievement •Kansas State •Penn State •Illinois Risk Management •Iowa Campus Leadership •California •Central Oklahoma •C.U.P. Best Young Chapter/Colony •Kansas State Chapter Programming/Member Education Harvey Logan/Most Improved •Indiana •C.U.P.

Communication Technology Chapter Advisor of the •Syracuse Biennium •Dalen McVay, Central Dining Operations Oklahoma ‘95 - Iowa State •Louisiana State

Financial Operations •Nebraska Dave Allen (Indiana ‘57) addresses the brothers at the closing banquet after •C.U.P. being elected the International President of Acacia Fraternity at Conclave in New Orleans, August 2002.

The TRIAD Spring, 2003 3 52nd Biennial Conclave (Continued from page 3) sion of Acacia Fraternity. Also passed was an impassioned resolu- tion urging all Acacians, actives and alumni alike, to speak out against the institution of deferred rush. Deferred rush is a system designed by colleges and universities that will not allow prospective students to join a fraternity until their sophomore year. This is a direct violation of our American right to free association, and Acacia will lead the fight against this educationally and socially counterproductive system. The Acacia Fraternity Foundation awarded numerous scholar- ships to many deserving Acacians who strive for academic excel- lence at their respective campuses. The 52nd Biennial Conclave ended with a formal dinner in the beautiful Grand Ballroom. During dinner, a Dixieland jazz band played traditional New Orleans jazz. Dinner was followed by a dessert of “baked Alaska en parade” complete with a rousing rendi- tion of When the Saints Go Marching In. After dinner, there was a presentation of awards to both individuals and chapters and the Outgoing Council President Jerry Cook installation of the newly elected officers. (Award winners and offi- (Shippensburg ‘66) passes the gavel to Dave Allen cer elections are listed in this issue.) (Indiana ‘57) , the new Council President. Acacia Fraternity would like to thank the Acacia Fraternity Foundation, the International Council, the Headquarters staff, and 2002 Conclave Individual Awards the many brothers who helped make this Conclave possible. Acacia would also like to thank the Fairmont Hotel staff and the City of Order of Pythagoras New Orleans for hosting this wonderful event. We hope to see as Matthew J. Cairns, Indiana many brothers as possible in 2004 for our centennial celebration at Andrew F. Carabino, Rensselaer the 53rd Biennial Conclave. Marc F. Derendinger, California Thomas DeRue, Indiana Chad L. Dimmick, Central Oklahoma Brian S. Downs, Central Oklahoma Ian E. Finn, California University of Pennsylvania Michael F. Ford, Illinois Matthew E. Foss, Indiana Gregory T. Gifford, Nebraska Spencer J. Helms, Nebraska Kurt R. Jones, Central Oklahoma Bryk J. Lancaster, Iowa James T. Mastroianni, Pittsburgh/Johnstown Joshua G. Moore, Central Oklahoma James A. Palmer, Indiana Michael A. Pisco, California University of Pennsylvania Jerry Cook (Shippensburg ‘66) Eric R. Schram, Nebraska addressing a business session Stephen N. Sills, Indiana at the New Orleans Conclave. Craig B. Snyder, Rensselaer Russell J. Suprek, California University of Pennsylvania Robert J. Williamson, California Gretchen C. Mathews, Office Manager Award of Merit J. Dennis Bassett, Kansas State ‘56 Dean A. Huprich, Ohio ‘88 William J. Mollere, Louisiana State ‘72 William M. Riley, Kansas State ‘60 R. Daniel Wilkes, Iowa ‘89 Roy C. Clark Award Bradley S. Schmidt, Cornell (2001) Patrick W. McGovern, Indiana (2002) George F. Patterson, Jr. Mark Guidry, Louisiana State ‘57 The George F. Patterson, Jr., Distinguished Alumni Award winners, Mark Darold Larson, Washington State ‘81 Guidry (LSU ‘57) and Darold Larson (Washington State ‘81) standing with Brother Patterson.

4 The TRIAD Spring, 2003 Executive Director’s Message Delmer Goode, Where Are You? - or - Looking for a Few “Goode” Men Darold W. Larson, Executive Director, Acacia Fraternity

f you are a member of Acacia under the many more. . . have all had a profound try. Who among you reading this article Iage of 45, chances are you have never impact on Acacia with their dedicated serv- hasn’t witnessed a decline in community heard of Delmer Morrison Goode, ice as Chapter Advisor. volunteerism? Lay people in churches, Minnesota ‘16. However, many Acacians Has the Chapter Advisor or corpora- service fraternities such as Rotary and will recognize Brother Goode's name as the tion board member volunteer become an Kiwanis, town councils and community author of Acacia Fraternity, The Third historical footnote in the lore of Acacia schools are just a few examples. I don’t pre- Quarter Century. Horace Greeley was Fraternity? An alarming trend has occurred tend to be a sociologist but I am sure dual- known for over the last couple of decades. With each income families have had an effect on vol- the phrase, passing generation of Acacians, fewer unteerism — two parents working equates “Go West, alumni are willing or able to give back to to shared responsibilities at the home and young man,” their chapter. Any chapter wishing to have less time for outside activities. In its early and that is long term success must have local alumni days, Acacia, because of our Masonic exactly what volunteers to assist and help guide, educate requirements for membership, routinely a young and, yes, even discipline their chapter. attracted upperclassmen, graduate students Delmer It is no coincidence that the aforemen- or professors. And, during the early years, Goode did. tioned brothers all had very successful the members of local Masonic Lodges Darold W. Larson Heading chapters during their time as alumni lead- played key roles in the support of our west after ers. Some could make the old “chicken or Fraternity. Thus, the ability to find alumni graduating from Minnesota, Delmer took egg” argument. What came first, the strong near a campus to volunteer was much up employment at Oregon State College. chapter or dedicated leader? But a closer greater. Today, shifts in population find a With his love of Acacia still in bloom, he — look at these dedicated Acacians tells me greater number of our alumni moving to the along with fellow Acacians, Phillip M. that in these instances, the Brandt, Missouri ‘17, and Guy L. Rathbun, volunteer made the differ- Indiana ‘20, (Rathbun was also a founding ence. Statistics show that Americans father at Indiana) — was instrumental in Bivert was initiated forming the Square and Compass Club only two years after work longer hours than almost which later became the Oregon State Oklahoma State’s chartering all of the industrialized world. Chapter, Acacia's thirty-fifth. and Liebel five years after Brother Goode was recognized at the Washington State’s charter- Caught in the crossfire sit 1956 Conclave with the Award of Merit for ing. Frank Reinsch was associations, churches, and his lifetime achievements in education as a instrumental in bringing college professor, an author and editor, and Acacia to the UCLA campus community organizations. his devotion and contribution to the and, after a 10-plus year advancement of Acacia at Minnesota and at absence from the Berkeley Oregon State. For several decades, while an campus, Duncan McPherson was a driving metropolitan areas. As technology has educator at Oregon State and well into his force in the return of Acacia to Cal. Art advanced, have our lives become easier? retirement, he served the Oregon State Lautzenheiser, along with Wisdom, Wood, There are only 24 hours in a day. Statistics chapter as their advisor. Much of Oregon Sartain, Nelson and Sawyers served during show that Americans work longer hours State’s long term success is owed to the time of their chapters’ greatest expan- than almost all of the industrialized world. Delmer’s strong leadership. sion — this included building projects and Caught in the crossfire sit associations, Every successful chapter has had a membership growth. These brothers didn’t churches, and community organizations. Delmer Goode. Raymond E. Bivert, jump on any bandwagon. In most cases, The importance of a Chapter Advisor Oklahoma State ‘25, Arthur D. they not only built the wagon, but they was recognized early in the development Lautzenheiser, Indiana ‘32, Lester N. drove it. and growth of our Fraternity. In an early Liebel, Washington State ‘40, Laurence L. So why the decline in volunteerism? issue of the TRIAD, Editor T. Hawley Wisdom, Kansas State ‘34, Leonard R. The apparent decline in Acacia is no differ- Tapping, Michigan ‘15, wrote the follow- Wood, Kansas State ‘42 (Purdue Chapter), ent than society as a whole. This decline ing: “The Chapter Advisors, more than any Frank Reinsch, UCLA ‘48, G. Kenneth has not gone unnoticed by our federal gov- other one influence, may be attributed to Nelson, Penn State ‘53, C. Lenton Sartain, ernment. AmeriCorps is a government pro- the present excellence of various chapters. Louisiana State ‘56, H. Keith Sawyers, gram created under the Clinton administra- A Chapter Advisor is the counselor Iowa State ‘56 (Nebraska Chapter), tion to try and solve the problem of declin- of the chapter; he represents the entire Duncan McPherson, California ‘63 and ing volunteerism that is besetting our coun- Continued on page 6

The TRIAD Spring, 2003 5 Delmer Goode, Where Are You? (Continued from page 5) chapter—active and alumni, he is the seling their respective undergraduate offi- of your chapter. More information on guardian of Acacia traditions, Acacia cer. Chapter Fund accounts can be found else- integrity, Acacia honor. The Fraternity You may find yourself in a situation where in this TRIAD. looks to the Advisors for the most loyal and where location, age, and other commit- Acacia Fraternity has an alumni base devoted service of which they are capable! ments do not allow you to volunteer to your of approximately 20,000 members. They too must ‘keep the faith’.” undergraduate chapter. If this is the case, I Chances are that there may be an Acacia Has advising a chapter become more hope you will consider becoming a finan- chapter near you in need of your attention. complicated in recent years? Yes! Several cial supporter of the Acacia Fraternity If you have never been asked to help, chapters have addressed this issue by hiring Foundation. Your financial support will please consider this article as an open invi- live-in House Managers or Resident help the Fraternity conduct future expan- tation: Acacia needs you! Your expertise in Advisors. Other chapters have developed a sions while providing more scholarships your chosen field of work can be a great mentoring program using an Alumni and educational activities for our existing addition. Job openings, recruiting tech- Advisory Board. Each mentor is given the chapters. You can also support your local niques, membership recommendations, task of working with a specific undergrad- chapter through the AFF. Chapter Fund accounting and counseling are all areas in uate officer. With the advent of e-mail, accounts have been set up for each chapter which we need your help. You don’t have to alumni mentors need not live near campus which will allow you the opportunity to be Delmer Goode to make a difference. and are just one “click” away from coun- directly support the educational endeavors

Three New Consultants Join the Headquarters Staff

Blake Hutchison may be interested in the Leadership I plan to continue to be of assistance My name is Blake Hutchison and I Consultant position to talk to Nick, Sam, to chapters in any way that I can after my am a 24 year old brother from the or me about our experiences. It is a great time on staff draws to a close. If you have Wisconsin Chapter. I was initiated April opportunity to further serve Acacia and to any questions or if I can be of help in any 26, 1997 (roll #905) and held the positions see the country. If there is anything I can way, please let me know. of Junior Dean, Treasurer, and do to help any brother, please don’t hesi- Homecoming Chair while an undergrad. I tate to ask. was also a four year participant in the UW Sam Warner Greek philanthropy, Humorology. My name is Sam Warner and I am a After I graduated in the spring of Nick Churchill sophomore brother from the Miami of 2001 with a degree in economics, I went My name is Nick Churchill and I am Ohio University Chapter. I am 20 years to work for Wells Fargo Financial in a 21 year old brother from the Indiana old and was initiated on March 24, 2002. Palatine, Ill., as a financial analyst. I left University chapter, initiated March 5, Preceding my joining of the consultant Wells Fargo in March of 2002 to pursue a 2000 (#1903). I am originally from St. team I served as the Recruitment Chair for different path, and that’s when I found Charles, Ill. I look forward to returning to my chapter and am planning on running Acacia again. Indiana in the fall to finish my degrees in for Venerable Dean upon my return. As Leadership Consultant, I have finance and accounting. I have served as I have thoroughly enjoyed my tenure had the opportunity to visit chapters all House Manager and pledge class president as a Leadership Intern. It is so interesting over the country and experience the indi- for the I.U. chapter. after being at my chapter for a year to see vidual chapter operations at many differ- The position of Leadership how other chapters run their houses ent colleges and universities. I have had Consultant has been very rewarding for around the country. One of the most the fortune of meeting fantastic under- me in terms of meeting active and alumni rewarding aspects of this position is meet- graduate and alumni brothers from every brothers, and recruiting new ones from all ing so many different Acacians and not chapter. I have also had active roles in the over the country, all the while gaining a only sharing ideas with them, but taking colonization of the Northwestern unique perspective of how different chap- their ideas and sharing them with other Oklahoma State colony and the recolo- ters manage their individual operations on chapters as well as my own. nization of the Syracuse colony. I have their respective campuses. The true value I will be working with the especially enjoyed helping chapters and of my experience arises when information Headquarters Staff through this semester brothers perform to the best of their abili- I have learned can be put to use in other as well as during the summer. Feel free to ty and become the best on their respective chapters. We can all help each other, more contact me with any thoughts, concerns, campuses. so than you realize. I look forward to see- or questions you may have about any I have enjoyed every minute of this ing you all at ALA this summer so we can aspect of the fraternity or your concerns experience and I encourage brothers who do just that. with your own chapter.

6 The TRIAD Spring, 2003 Chapter Updates California California University of everyone had a lot of fun doing), and we Pennsylvania have gone bowling. There are plans for a weekend retreat when it warms up again, ut here in the chaotic world of and we are planning a ski trip for next win- Berkeley, California, the brothers of fter a sub-par semester for grades last O ter. We also had our first formal date party Acacia Fraternity continue to set the bar spring, midterm grades are looking up. A of the semester with the Alpha Sigma Alpha for Greeks at UC-Berkeley. On a campus Our grades are a full point higher than sorority where everyone had a blast. Plans that is not always supportive of Greek life, where we ended up last semester. We attrib- are also in motion to go to Niagara Falls for Acacia has broken stereotypes and built a ute this to the hard work of our Scholarship our spring formal for a change of pace and reputation for producing strong leaders Chair who has come up with several new to make the trip more favorable for our and upholding the ideals of brotherhood. programs to get the brothers to class. Four alumni. The upcoming year holds many brothers who live in the house have had The California University of promises. Since our major renovation, the their grade point average go up between .5 Pennsylvania Chapter of Acacia Fraternity chapter house is looking better than it has and 1.0 points this semester. Our library is is proud to have its first Web site available at in years. All the brothers returned early coming along well and we received our first http://sai.cup.edu/acacia. The site is com- from winter break in an effort to replace donation of a computer and copy machine plete with pictures of the active chapter the wood floor and subfloor that had been for the brothers to use for school work. The members, an alumni list, past copies of the in place since the house was constructed. donations from the university fell through, newsletter, and other chapter information. The hard work produced fantastic results, but it is good to know that we have brothers We have continued to keep up with the making Acacia’s chapter house the best on who we can count on to help us. alumni via e-mail, and have been sending campus. The new floor was accented by Many of the brothers have taken up out chapter minutes, news, and housing cor- the addition of new wood blinds, curtains, membership on the Student Activities Board poration news to our alumni. ceiling chandeliers and a few coats of this semester, and we have used our clout to On a special note, 13 brothers of paint. help bring some new and popular entertain- Acacia, along with the sisters of Theta Phi The chapter’s pride in its house ment to the university. Brothers Ian Finn Alpha and Alpha Sigma Alpha sororities, improvement effort gave us fantastic and Josh Pennington have been elected to attended the funeral of Dale Grant Rava, Jr. momentum for spring recruitment. Our the Student Life and Science and on November 4, 2002. Grant Rava is the efforts paid off with the addition of six Technology committees of the California brother of Acacian Steve Rava. Grant, along pledges, all of whom are excited for the Forum. We have been working hard to with his girlfriend Brandy Hartman, were upcoming semester. As for the active attempt a compromise with the Residence killed in a motor vehicle accident. Both chapter, we hope to improve our alumni Life staff of the university to put in a special were students of North Hills Area High base in the upcoming months by hosting a clause that allows college men living in uni- School. Our prayers go out to Steve Rava, number of alumni events, and updating versity housing to move into fraternity his sister Kim and their parents, as well as contact information for our alumni who housing and void their university housing the family of Brandy Hartman. have fallen off our radar. contract. We are also excited to be starting a Along with the California University campus tradition by sponsoring a large- Equestrian Team, we managed to raise over Carleton scale philanthropic event, a Chili Cook- $1,000 for the March of Dimes. We helped Off, which we expect to be a fantastic suc- at the set-up for the St. Thomas Aquinas his has been a good year for the cess. The California chapter has made a Church’s annual dinner with Dean Barry TCarleton chapter. We have added some commitment to examine its chapter opera- Nicholai, where Acacia had the most mem- impressive young men to our ranks in 2002- tions to make adjustments for the future. bers in attendance with 14 brothers. During 2003 and the entire chapter is proud of their Acacia plans to lead the way in combating Homecoming this past year, we made anoth- accomplishments and dedication. Greek-wide struggles such as dipping er donation to the California Borough Youth We enjoyed two great road trips this membership numbers and alcohol prob- Athletic Program and their Diamonds are year. Our fall road trip was to Ohio State lems. The California chapter took away Forever program, bringing our donation where we were well received. All who many new ideas from other chapters at the total to $500. We continue to donate alu- attended had a blast and we will never for- 2002 Conclave in New Orleans. New minum cans to help raise money for the get it. We would like to thank the Brothers strategies for recruitment and pledge bloodhounds at the animal hospital in at Ohio State and congratulate them on their development have already been put into Century III. National Champion Buckeyes. Our second place. Recently we noticed a lack in chapter road trip was to the California University of The brothers of the California chap- brotherhood activities and we decided that Pennsylvania. Again, we had a great time, ter are motivated and prepared for the we needed to improve this so that we have and we greatly appreciate the C.U.P. broth- exciting semester to come. At the end of more to offer students in the way of non- ers hosting us. February, the chapter has a planned road alcoholic social events. So far this semester, The 2002-2003 academic year was trip to UCLA to meet a group of students as a chapter, we have gone skeet shooting, another busy year of human service. The who are interested in starting an Acacia had some social events, made several trips to brothers of the Carleton chapter were kept colony there. We are excited for a suc- the movies, held an actives, pledges, and busy with several philanthropy assignments cessful 2003 in California! potential pledges scavenger hunt (which including our personal favorite, Pint-for-

The TRIAD Spring, 2003 7 Chapter Updates Pint, an event with the Canadian Blood be strengthened, and the light, as bright as fall semester, and one in the spring semester. Service. Last September also saw Acacia ever, continues to be given. The truth, as we We have implemented two new chapter contribute more people to the Volunteer have sought it, is that the heart of Cornell scholarships that have aided in raising our Orientation Facilitators than any other Acacia beats on. grade point average substantially. We have Greek organization on campus. The also begun a new personal leadership devel- Orientation Facilitators act as guides, coun- East Stroudsburg opment program aimed at new and younger selors, and moving help to new students, chapter members. We have also made sever- helping to make the difficult transition into his year at the East Stroudsburg colony al renovations to the chapter house includ- campus life a little easier. Thas been nothing short of amazing. The ing new furniture, kitchen equipment, and We did, however, also find time to size of our colony has grown six-fold in just carpet to the entire house. relax. The Carleton chapter had some great one semester, and we plan on having anoth- Winning the University’s intramural social and brotherhood events this past year. er large pledge class this spring. Things are football championship among many other Of course, we are very exited about our looking great for this year! sporting accolades helped us to garner the Night on the Nile event. It will be a tall feat As with an immense growth spurt, Athletic Achievement Award at the 2002 topping last year’s highly acclaimed, Rumble more opportunities to excel in all areas of Conclave in New Orleans. in the Jungle, but the brothers are more than ESU campus activities arise. Currently, we This year we hope to improve our up to the challenge. are in the midst of compiling an updated alumni relations through increased alumni If you would like to contact us, we now phone tree for our long lost alumni. The events and more communication. We have have a new chapter Web site, www.car- newly found energy towards our alumni was created a new Web site for alumni to inter- leton.acacia.org. spearheaded by the creation of our Alumni act with each other and stay updated on In all it has been a busy, yet produc- Relations Chairperson, who is in the process chapter activities. We also hope to increase tive, year for the brothers of the Carleton of contacting every alumnus using every our leadership on campus and offer more chapter and we are looking forward to even resource he has come across to locate them. service to the University of Illinois commu- better things in 2003-2004. Our hopes for this effort are to unify our nity. actives with our alumni to strengthen our Our new Venerable Dean is Dennis Cornell growing colony. Bone from LaGrange, Ill., and he can be Additionally, we now have enough reached for any comments or questions at o all who read this, rest assured -- members to give us the flexibility of acquir- [email protected]. TCornell Acacia is as strong as ever. The ing a house. It has been a while since Acacia faces on our executive board have changed, has had housing at ESU. Due to lack of Illinois Wesleyan the face of our character has not. We contin- membership, we were unable to have an ue to strive for excellence despite the unfor- official house. But very soon we hope to he men of the Illinois Wesleyan chapter tunate decline of the Greek system around acquire a house, and make our brotherhood Tare excited after having such a produc- us. This semester we have taken hold of stronger than ever. tive year, despite Greek numbers on cam- eight pledges, who seemed destined to con- Last year, with just five members par- pus declining this year. tinue our strong momentum as a chapter and ticipating in the ESU Greek Week, we The Men of Acacia have continued to uphold our ever strengthened pride as a fra- placed fourth and won Most Improved exemplify our motto of Human Service. ternity. Chapter. In 2003, we look to make a good The chapter was proud to donate our time We continue to enjoy the best in facil- run for the championship, and hope we will working security for a cancer benefit con- ities management, thanks to the continued once again turn heads by winning Most cert. The concert was an awesome success, outstanding help of our corporation board. Improved Chapter for the second straight raising nearly $1,000 for breast cancer Our hospitality is as fantastic as ever, with year. research and prevention. The Fall 2002 Connie continuing to provide us with deli- Brother Evan Sheeran, Millersville pledge class proudly displayed their prom- cious and wholesome meals. Our social ‘95, will be returning from his tour of duty ise of being successful Acacians by spon- scene continues to improve, with Acacia in Bosnia with the Marine Corps on March soring a euchre tournament to benefit our now holding a reputation as having some of 24th, and will be serving as our new Chapter chapter’s favorite cause, the Shriners Burns the best social events on campus. From all Advisor. His knowledge of Acacia will be Institutes. The tournament was advertised exterior perspectives, we continue to strive very beneficial to our newest brothers. campus wide, as well as on the Illinois for excellence. Together with Brother Sheeran, our alumni, State campus. Furthermore, the Fraternity But the most heartening part of and our new actives, Acacia will be one of was happy to spread the holiday cheer by Cornell’s success has always been the bonds the strongest and most recognized fraterni- being the best represented fraternity, in of its brotherhood. From Tyson matches to ties on campus among both students and numbers and in donations, for a campus- flaming boxheads, from Valentines Day for- faculty. wide clothing drive to benefit the Salvation mals to sneaking 16 guys into a hockey Army and Goodwill. game, the most important part of the Cornell Illinois Our chapter is proud to report that chapter is its brotherhood. It keeps us sane, Homecoming was a huge success this year it keeps us happy, it keeps us enthusiastic, n the past year, the Heth chapter has and we would like to send a sincere thank and, through the long hard winter, it keeps Iaccomplished many things. We have start- you to all alumni who attended. On another us going. The ties of friendship continue to ed two new philanthropy events, one in the note, after a minor hiatus from competition,

8 The TRIAD Spring, 2003 Chapter Updates the Men of Acacia came roaring back with addresses of any brothers who you may banks. Together, the two chapters raised a second place finish in this year’s Greek know are missing. $23,000 to feed the needy at Thanksgiving Games. Brother Dave Lemons has helped the time. Our fourth annual Toys for Tots cam- Currently the chapter is proud to have chapter redesign its Web sites. Two new paign helped garner approximately $5,000 regained our old home of Adams Hall, and domain names have been registered -- in toys for needy children. The chapter optimistically looks toward the future. We www.IndianaAcacia.org will host the would like to thank everybody who helped are excited about the election of our new Indiana chapter’s new Web site and us in accomplishing these large and suc- Chapter Advisor, Brother Daniel Burras. www.IndianaAcaciaAlumni.org will host cessful undertakings. We look forward to working with him for the alumni association’s Web site. Both The fall semester grades provided a the success of the chapter and its members. sites offer links to a database with alumni welcome improvement in the chapter grade In addition, we would like to say congratu- addresses, phone numbers, and e-mail point average. With 150 actives and pledges lations to Brother Robert E. Roberson on information. We would like to encourage included in the official grade report, the becoming International Treasurer of the our alumni to update their personal files cumulative chapter average reached 2.9730. International Council of Acacia Fraternity. online, so that easier contact between the The availability of sufficient study space Best of luck in your new position! active chapter and alumni can be devel- and the use of the Ford Computer and oped. Any recommendations for the chapter Learning Center facility provide a positive Indiana or alumni Web sites can be sent to Dave at environment for individual and group [email protected]. study. The men of the chapter made excel- even actives, accompanied by six alum- There have also been some notable lent use of their own in-house academic Sni brothers, attended the 52nd Biennial improvements to the chapter house this past facility during the fall semester. Several Conclave and Leadership Academy in New summer. A crew of brothers, with the House brothers were recognized for academic Orleans, Louisiana. All who attended had a Corporation’s approval and funding, took it excellence at our annual Fall Scholarship great time visiting the historic French upon themselves to paint the entire interior Banquet. Joe Mackey received the Highest Quarter and Bourbon Street. of the house. Additionally, the chapter Active G.P.A. Award, Travis Jenny and The Indiana chapter had quite a suc- house received and installed new hallway Roger Himrod received the Highest Pledge cessful Conclave, as it took home awards carpeting prior to the opening of the fall G.P.A. Award, Todd Black received the for Excellence in Membership Recruitment, semester. We have also contracted Meijer Most Improved Active G.P.A. Award, and Excellence in Human Service and Najem Construction Company to Ryan Hutchinson and Oren Hodak received Programming, Best Alumni Publication rebuild the stone wall that runs along Fess the Highest Fraternity Father/Pledge Son (The Wreckage), Excellence in Chapter Street on the west side of the house. The Award. The chapter, actives and pledges Programming, and the prestigious contractor did remove and replace the side- alike, have set a goal of reaching at least a Outstanding Chapter Award. walk on the east front of the chapter house. member cumulative G.P.A. of 3.00 or high- Brothers Matt Foss, Matt Cairns, Tom The necessity of cutting down the tree that er for the spring semester and agreed to DeRue, Steve Sills,and Jim Palmer all was planted when the east addition was work with those individuals who encoun- received the Order of Pythagoras. Brother completed also required that the sidewalk tered academic difficulty in the fall semes- Patrick McGovern received the Roy C. be replaced. The center of the new walk is ter. Clark Award. Brothers Pat Miller and Matt the spot where a commemorative red The active brothers are looking for- Cairns were each awarded an Emma C. brick triangle has been placed. Brothers ward to the start of what promises to be Allen Memorial Scholarship. can purchase a brick and have it engraved another great year at the Indiana chapter! Brother Dave Allen was unanimously appropriately. If you are interested, elected International President of the please contact Brother Matt Foss Iowa International Council of Acacia Fraternity ([email protected]). at Conclave. Chris Carpentier, an This past spring we were thankful to cacia Fraternity at the University of Indianapolis attorney and Vice President of receive another wireless ethernet hub cour- AIowa had a successful 2002 and looks the Indiana House Building Corporation, tesy of Brother Scott Daugherty, the new toward continued success in 2003. We have has been appointed International Judge House Corporation President. With the been fortunate to earn several chapter Advocate. He served on the International addition of this hub, the whole house now awards as well as have several of our broth- Council from 1994 until 1996 in the posi- has access to a wireless ethernet connec- ers be recognized for their individual tion of Undergraduate Counselor. We wish tion. efforts. both brothers good luck in their new posi- This fall saw the chapter undertake At the 2002 Conclave in New tions! three large philanthropic projects. The first, Orleans, the Iowa Chapter received awards With the start of the 2003 calendar the Waterball Challenge, raised approxi- for both Excellence in Risk Management year, the chapter is focusing its efforts on mately $3,000 for the Bloomington and Excellence in Human Service locating lost alumni. Alumni can send Professional Fire Fighters. Secondly, the Programming. Our Corporation Board their contact information to Susan Kinser, Indiana chapter teamed up with the Purdue President, Dan Wilkes, was recognized for the Indiana House Director, at chapter for Miles for Meals, by running the his diligent work receiving the prestigious [email protected] or to Susan game ball from Memorial Stadium in Award of Merit, while Bryk Lancaster was Kinser, 702 E. Third Street, Bloomington, Bloomington to Ross-Ade Stadium in West recognized for his work as Undergraduate IN 47406. Please include the current Lafayette to raise money for two local food Counselor with the Order of Pythagoras.

The TRIAD Spring, 2003 9 Chapter Updates The work of these two brothers has been The house has an exciting new addi- ter would like to take this opportunity to outstanding and greatly appreciated by all tion in the form of a pool table. Come on by recognize the efforts of our alumni and the of those brothers fortunate enough to know and play a game of eight ball with the broth- Acacia Fraternity Foundation for their them. The Iowa chapter also received a let- ers sometime. desire to bring Acacia back to Kansas State ter of commendation from the Office of the Looking ahead to the future, the chap- and to make the chapter house a truly Vice President for Student Services and the ter has several exciting events planned impressive, modern residence. The fund Dean of Students for a 0 percent including pairing up with Pi Beta Phi soror- raising efforts of our alumni have gone arrest/charge rate for the 2001-2002 aca- ity and Delta Tau Delta fraternity to partici- beyond anything anyone ever expected and demic year. This letter shows that our pate in Varieties this year. This will be the their dedication to making better Acacians Excellence in Risk Management Award was second time the house has participated since is something to be commended. Our chapter well deserved and that Acacia Fraternity at coming back on campus. This year our pair- house has all the latest amenities, including Iowa and its brothers exemplify the true ing is looking to go all the way to sweep- new study areas complete with full Internet ideals of what it means to be a good frater- stakes during Veisha. Also in the very near and e-mail access, new furniture, a fully nity man. future the chapter will be having its second updated kitchen, new wood floors in our Acacia Fraternity at Iowa has been busy annual Seven Days of Service campaign common area, and new carpeting in our with academics, fraternity business, and the where we will perform seven separate acts hallways. Our chapter house is something to social aspects that the University of Iowa has of community service in as many days. behold, all thanks to our alumni and the to offer. We recently had our Homecoming As always, any brothers in the area are Acacia Fraternity Foundation who made Shout skit with Alpha Chi Omega sorority in welcome to visit any time! this possible. which we took second place. We are current- More than 100 guests attended our ly working on updating our alumni lists in Kansas State open house September 21, 2002. Guests anticipation of our annual Night on the Nile from the university administration, the event and our Alumni Banquet in April. This uilding on unprecedented levels of Greek Affairs office, and the I.F.C. all banquet is a celebration for active members, Balumni commitment, Acacia at Kansas voiced support for providing a premier pro- alumni returning to Iowa, and family of the State seeks to continuously fulfill and gram and facility to future members. Acacia Fraternity at Iowa. improve the Acacia journey for everyone The presence of Ms. Ann Domsch, our Acacia Fraternity at Iowa continues to involved. Our vision of “together building housemother and leadership director, is also strive for excellence and works hard in exceptional lives” continues to guide us in having a wonderful impact. We are looking preparing our members to be good leaders. everyday decisions. forward to fully implementing our C.O.R.E. Holding special significance, the leadership program. Acacia members cur- Iowa State beginning of the fall semester marked the rently provide leadership in more than 40 official reintroduction of Acacia to the campus and community organizations, with he Iowa State chapter has started anoth- Kansas State campus. Seven men moved two brothers serving on national officer Ter wonderful semester! Our chapter has into the newly renovated house the third teams. made some great strides, starting this past week of August. Members spent the early Our chapter members delivered ample summer when we received the Academic weeks of the semester wrapping up the support in all of our endeavors. Our mem- Achievement Award at the 2002 Conclave loose ends with the construction and mak- bers averaged 20 hours of community serv- as well as having three brothers awarded ing it a chapter house. While the facility has ice this past semester, including extensive Acacia Fraternity Foundation scholarships. become extremely impressive, the members projects with Manhattan Downtown Boys The chapter also enjoyed a good rush in the who call it home provide the true stature. and Girls Clubs, and Kansas Youth midst of difficult times for Greek houses on The brothers of the Kansas State chap- Leadership Forum. Acacia also finished first campus. The chapter has eight new mem- bers, including a National Merit Scholar and a Veishea Scholar, to round out another stel- lar group of men who will one day be fine Acacians. The chapter held its second annual Homecoming Barbecue for alumni and par- ents during the weekend of October 12th. It was a fine turnout and the Men of Acacia would like to thank all the parents and alum- ni who attended. This year our house was paired with Alpha Tau Omega fraternity, Alpha Xi Delta and Phi Beta Chi sororities. We had an impressive showing with over 320 hours of community service as a chap- ter and around 600 hours as a pairing, earn- ing us third place overall for Homecoming community service. Brothers of the Kansas State Chapter enjoying the New Orleans Conclave closing banquet.

10 The TRIAD Spring, 2003 Chapter Updates in Homecoming our first semester back on able group for the fall. and gives the active chapter a chance to campus. Also, our officer elections were held, reconnect with our alumni brothers. As we look at the future months, there and we are excited with our new leadership. We are really working hard to form are many other items that are being They are fully prepared to meet the some close ties with our local Masonic addressed. Recruitment of new members to demands of the challenging agenda that has Lodge. Through joint human service events, join the ranks of Acacia continues to be a been developed for the future. On the top of we are improving relations to the point priority. Many of our candidates have that agenda is a push to rededicate ourselves where we can use their hall for our rituals. become interested in the innovative ways to our motto, Human Service. Our most Since Millersville University does not allow Acacia has taken fraternity living. recently accomplished philanthropy was our fraternity houses on campus, the Masonic In closing, the Men of the Kansas State first annual Toys for Tots drive. We were Hall adds a very professional look to our rit- chapter would like to thank everyone for able to collect about $1,500 worth of toys uals. their support over the past few years. Even which we delivered to needy girls and boys We may not have a chapter house, but as a part of the national network, you are a in the Oxford and Hamilton, Ohio areas. if anyone is ever in the area, there are plen- vital part. Thank you again! In closing, the Miami chapter wishes ty of places for you to stay! We always wel- all our Acacia brethren the very best and come and appreciate visitors, so feel free to Louisiana State hope that fortune finds you all well. stop by any time. If you need to get in con- tact with us, contact information for each he Louisiana State Chapter of Acacia Millersville brother is listed on our Web site at www.aca- TFraternity was very active throughout ciaville.com. Good luck this semester! the year of 2002. This past year the chapter he active chapter at Millersville is wind- initiated 17 new members. The new mem- Ting up its fifteenth year at the universi- Missouri School of Mines bers, as well as the older actives, participat- ty. Currently, we are one of the largest fra- ed in a wide variety of philanthropic activi- ternities on campus and have had the high- hings are going pretty well here at the ties, including Men Against Violence, est grades on campus for the past several TMissouri-Rolla chapter of Acacia Buster Brown Charity Day, Student semesters. Our chapter was also the first Fraternity. Our chapter stands at four mem- Government, and several other organiza- recipient of the Millersville University bers right now, but we have three very tions’ charities. During the hurricane season Outstanding Community Service Award. promising recruits this semester, with the that saw two hurricanes threaten the Baton Our chapter takes our motto, “Human goal of doubling our chapter membership Rouge and New Orleans areas, the LSU Service,” very seriously, and each semester by the end of the year. In addition to our chapter donated over a thousand sandbags we set a chapter goal of 500 total hours of rebuilding efforts, we will be celebrating to the American Red Cross. community service, which we usually our 45th anniversary on the Missouri-Rolla The chapter has begun the new year achieve. campus this November. Everyone is invited with a new group of executive officers who Currently we are heavily involved in to attend and we look forward to seeing as are looking to follow in the footsteps of the our rush program. We are confident that we many alumni as possible. previous officers in the areas of philanthrop- will have at least six or eight new members We will also be celebrating the 95th ic activities, social events and academic this semester. This may not sound like a lot, annual St. Patricks Day celebration here on excellence. The chapter is eagerly awaiting but for our campus, which has a very small the UMR campus. The celebration will take the new year and, as always, striving to pro- Greek system, six to eight members is a place in mid-March, and we will be having mote the values and foundations upon great rush semester. Times have become dif- a barbecue on the morning of the 16th. Any which our Fraternity is based. ficult for many of the Greek houses on our Acacians in the area are more than welcome campus, as several organizations have to attend, actives and alumni alike. Miami dropped below 10 members and are in dan- We want to congratulate Allen Ashley, ger of closing this semester. While our chap- our pledge from last semester, on his initia- reetings! I hope you all had a wonder- ter remains strong, we are doing everything tion this past January. Best of luck to all Gful holiday season and an eventful New we can to help out the system as a whole. Acacia chapters this year! Year. I would like to take this opportunity to We have several members sitting on the update you on our chapter here at Miami of I.F.C. and another brother is acting Morningside Ohio, as a lot of progress has been made President of the All Greek Council. since our last TRIAD article. One event that we are looking forward he Morningside chapter of Acacia One improvement we are all extremely to this semester is Greek Week. As defend- TFraternity has been prospering as of proud of was the substantial physical ing champions, we are looking to repeat this lately. As of now, we have 18 active mem- revamping of our chapter house. New car- year. We are also hoping to win an addition- bers and three pledges. However, we will peting was installed, our hallways were re- al community service award this coming see four actives graduate this spring, and painted, and our deteriorating banister was fall, but the constant snow here in one active transferring. This saddens us, but replaced. As a result of our efforts, we were Pennsylvania has made planning events dif- we know now that it just means that we will awarded the House Management Award at ficult. Also, planning is underway for our have to have a strong rush program in the the 2002 Conclave. We initiated our spring Founders Day picnic and party, which will fall. pledge class, and are currently devoting be April 12th. We have this event every Next, we are the strongest organization most of our time to solidifying another size- spring, which welcomes back our alumni on campus in leadership. Every one of our

The TRIAD Spring, 2003 11 Chapter Updates ter, we are shooting for 10 proud to have raised thousands of dollars new members in the fall, and for the cause. The Nebraska chapter contin- we will do it. When people ues to lead the way in human service at the think of leadership, academics University of Nebraska. We are proud to and service at Morningside have the honor of carrying on one of the College, they think Acacia most unique and profitable community Fraternity. service events at our university. We look forward to another 30 years of Melodrama. Nebraska A pledge class of 12 outstanding men came from our summer rush program. The t’s a great time to be an chapter has implemented a payment plan IAcacian at Nebraska! The incentive for members who take an active chapter returned from the part in our rush process. A member has the summer on a high note after potential to have his entire housebill paid Jared Zobel (Morningside ‘99) and Mike Fossum (Morningside ‘01) with the 2002 Abu Bekr’s Shriners Potentate, Marlin winning its first chapter through participation. Members are already Wimmer. award in nearly a decade. The rushing for our spring pledge class and sev- Outstanding Chapter Award eral rushees are already making plans to members is part of at least two campus has been a great motivator for cancel dorm contracts and move into the organizations. This past month we also had the chapter and has motivated the members chapter house this spring. The executive four active freshmen members be inducted to strive for better things. Our main areas of council is working diligently to revise and into Phi Eta Sigma, which is the freshmen focus this year have been philanthropy, update the chapter’s rush program and to honors group on campus. Three of those recruitment, and brotherhood. implement a successful, trailblazing method members not only were inducted but were Melodrama, the longest running phi- of summer rush. We are excited about this elected to officer positions in the organiza- lanthropy at the University of Nebraska, process and look forward to the implemen- tion, President, Vice President, and celebrated its 30th anniversary in tation of this innovative chapter program. Secretary. Also, this spring we will have an November. The one-act play and musical Too many times fraternities say that active member being initiated into Omicron was one of the best since Melodrama’s brotherhood is the best aspect of their chap- Delta Kappa, the Honor Society for academ- inception in 1972. Back then, the men of ter, but no member can accurately describe ics and campus leadership. Along the same Acacia paired up with their girlfriends to what brotherhood is, how to improve it, and line of academics, the Morningside chapter put on the event. Since then, 11 of the 16 how improvements in brotherhood can of Acacia had the best overall GPA of all sororities on campus have paired up with actually make a chapter better. At campus organizations this past semester. Acacia for this philanthropy. The funds Nebraska, we truly believe our brotherhood Our chapter currently has no outstand- raised from the event are all donated to the is the best on campus and have put that into ing bills, and has held two successful fund Sesostris Shrine Transportation Fund to a phrase that reminds each of us every day raisers this spring. We took some of the prof- transport burn victims to Shriners Burns to better ourselves and our chapter. The it from our fund raisers and donated it to the Hospitals throughout the country. The phrase: “We believe it. We act it. We Siouxland Food Bank to help their worthy chapter is excited to have worked side by become it” has been a guiding principle for cause. We currently have adopted a park that side with the Shriners for 30 years and are our chapter. We all have something great to we clean a couple times a semester. We also run the blood drives here on campus for the Siouxland Blood Bank. Our newest philan- thropy project that we started this spring is working hand in hand with South Sioux City Covington Elementary School. We have helped them raise over $7,000 with their magazine drive. We have also helped with field trips and are starting an after-school program on Thursday nights to get the kids involved in sports and other activities. In the next few weeks we will be defending our Greek Week title. To stay close to our Masonic ties, we will be holding our spring initiation and for- mal this year at the Sioux City Scottish Rite Temple. We have also decided not to have alcohol at our formal this year. We don’t believe that we need alcohol to have fun, so we are leaving out the bar this year. With the Brothers of the Nebraska Chapter, winners of the Outstanding Chapter Award at the New Orleans help of our strongest pledge class last semes- Conclave.

12 The TRIAD Spring, 2003 Chapter Updates become and we face each day with the chal- went extremely well and we recently initi- Oregon State lenge of believing and acting that we can be ated seven new brothers into our chapter. better. That phrase helps our brotherhood Also during the fall quarter, Acacia took he 2002-2003 academic year has been stay strong and it gives our chapter the need- first place in Homecoming activities, some- eventful for the brothers of Oregon ed boost to continually better ourselves. thing we were really excited about. We T State. Formal recruitment didn’t go as well The Nebraska chapter looks forward have also kept our commitment to human as we had planned, but over the course of the to a great and successful year. We are service in our community by collecting 120 fall and winter terms we managed to double always proud to be Acacians! bags of clothing for the homeless in Athens the size of the pledge class, from seven to County. Our winter rush was productive as fourteen. To start the winter term, we initiat- Northwestern well, as we took three outstanding men into ed our 1,000th member at Oregon State and Oklahoma State our pledge program. We recently had our our high pin number is 1,003. We are Founders Day celebration at the Athens extremely excited about this distinction. reetings from Alva, Oklahoma! We are Country Club in early February and we Our “new” executive board actually the newest addition to the Fraternity would like to thank all the alumni who were G consists of all veteran executive board mem- and we are proud to call ourselves present for celebrating with us. We are cur- bers, so there is an extremely experienced Acacians. Northwestern Oklahoma State rently in the process of electing new offi- group at the helm this year. University is a school of about 1,600 stu- cers for the upcoming quarter and are We have started practicing with the dents located about two and a half hours extremely confident they will continue to ladies of Chi Omega sorority for our big northwest of Oklahoma City. Go Rangers! do an outstanding job in representing event this spring, the I.F.C. sponsored Sing Nick Churchill and Blake Hutchison Acacia Fraternity on the Ohio University production, set to be performed during arrived on campus in early September of campus. Mothers’ weekend. Our chapter philanthro- 2002 and recruited 12 fantastic and ener- py, Swing Into Spring, a 72-hour swing getic young men to start a fraternity on Ohio State marathon with the ladies of Alpha Xi Delta, campus. Currently, we have two pledges is scheduled for mid-May, and we are look- this spring and are looking forward to hav- verything is certainly turning around at ing to bring in some big money for a local ing a large class this coming fall. Acacia is the Ohio State chapter. Recruitment E youth shelter. the first fraternity on campus in many successes so far this year have us looking Best wishes to all chapters and brothers years, and we are working with the two to triple our membership by the end of in 2003! sororities on campus to build a strong March. Greek system at NWOSU. It is an exciting From a human service standpoint, the Penn State time to be Greek in Alva. chapter participated in the Building a So far this academic year, we have Community campaign, which was spon- his past year has been a very successful strived to learn what Acacia is all about and sored by the local I.F.C. and W.P.A. The Tone for the Penn State chapter. Our what we can do to better ourselves and our event was organized to help low-income brotherhood is continuing to excel in the colony. Along with the Alpha Sigma Alpha housing residents and the elderly prepare many aspects of college and fraternity life, sorority, we participated in Homecoming their homes for the winter, as well as clean and we are confident that this trend will activities last fall and then volunteered our up local neighborhoods and area parks. We continue this year. With 17 pledges in the time to community efforts by helping with are working on getting Brother Doug fall and 11 this spring, our numbers have the carnival that followed the Homecoming MacCraw to come to Ohio State and do a been growing dramatically and we are real- parade. We have really tried to promote the presentation of his hypnotism show, as well ly excited about this fact. ideas of human service by hosting several as bringing the Acacia Toys for Tots philan- Once again, our biggest accomplish- all-campus events to raise money for local thropy to campus. This spring we have ment of the year, other than receiving the food banks. Through our efforts we were already volunteered at the Ohio State Malcolm Award at Conclave this past sum- able to raise almost $300 for the Alva food National Championship celebration in mer, was our performance at the I.F.C./ bank. Columbus, Ohio. Panhellenic Dance Marathon, or THON. Our future goals are to grow our Brotherhood is blooming in our chap- THON, which is the largest student-run phi- colony as well as our brotherhood, and to ter. There has not been a more cohesive lanthropy in the nation, raises money for continue with our philanthropic activities. group of Acacians looking to improve their Kids with Cancer. This year, along with our We would like to thank Travis Biaggi, Dr. chapter in quite some time. We have been partner sorority Alpha Omicron Pi, Acacia Randy Smith, Dr. Steve Lohman and Dr. able to set aside our differences and work raised $151,000. That put us third overall Jim Yates for bringing Acacia to Alva and together to better the Fraternity. We are for Greek organizations as THON raised their efforts to help us succeed. We are focused on our chapter goals and we are $3.6 million overall. In addition, our pairing proud of our Fraternity and we are very determined to improve our chapter in every won the THON spirit competition for being proud to be Acacians. aspect of chapter operations. Attendance at the most involved pairing in all the THON every chapter meeting is outstanding and activities. Ohio we are progressing by leaps and bounds. In addition to our THON activities, we We are very excited to be a part of it also hosted our first philanthropy this past he Ohio chapter has continued to see all. It is an amazing time at Ohio State, fall, a Band Bash to benefit the American Tsuccess over the past year. Our fall rush and it makes us very proud to be Acacians. Heart Association. Through our efforts, we

The TRIAD Spring, 2003 13 Chapter Updates were able to donate $1,000 to this worthy this year has already shown, we look for- International Council. Through the aid of cause. ward to growing bigger and stronger. the International Office, the Samekh chapter We have continued our success in the In closing, we would like to wish all looks forward to re-establishing ties with intramural sports venues and we are closing Acacians well and say congratulations to alumni, as well as continuing its efforts to in on our third straight intramural title. With C.U.P. on doing so well at Conclave. Also, offer a fine fraternal opportunity. championships in softball, cross country, for the brothers at I.U.P. and P.S.U.- swimming, and wrestling, we are looking Altoona, we look forward to seeing you Rensselaer strong with only three sports left to go. soon. Good luck to everyone this year and Finally, we are very proud of brothers we look forward to seeing you all at our he Rensselaer chapter has had a lot of Jon Stewart and Josh Funk who serve on the 30th anniversary next year! Tactivity so far this year. The year started I.F.C. executive board, Jon as VP of Finance off with a chapter retreat to Sacandaga Lake and Josh as VP of Communications. With Purdue in the Adirondacks. It was a fun getaway our increase in chapter numbers, we are see- before classes started. ing more and more members getting his year, the Samekh chapter of Acacia We then hosted a benefit concert called involved in student leadership groups and Thas continued to offer one of the finest Rock the Pyramids. The concert raised other extracurricular activities. This is a fraternal opportunities on the Purdue cam- money for the Shriners and was a great suc- trend that we hope to see continue long into pus. Throughout this academic school year, cess. the future as our alumni continue their vast the Samekh chapter has accomplished many The chapter had an amazing fall 2002 renovation project on our chapter house. tasks including: the development of a new pledge program and the pledge class set Once again, it is clear that it is a great pledge education program, actively partici- Rensselaer records. It is the largest pledge time to be an Acacian at Penn State! Good pating in community service projects, as class in over a decade, and it is greater in luck to everyone in the upcoming semesters! well as improving the quality of living at the numbers than both pledge classes last year! fraternity home. We are currently educating 12 pledges, all Pittsburgh-Johnstown This past November, the chapter spon- of whom show great promise, enthusiasm, sored one of the largest fund raisers of the and dedication. ello again from the U.P.J. chapter of year at Purdue. Our chapter, along with the Our goals for the rest of the year are to HAcacia! We hope this update finds all help of the Indiana chapter, fought to allevi- do better academically, reach out to other of you well and we hope that everyone has ate hunger in the both the greater Lafayette Acacia chapters in the northeast, improve had a great year thus far. and Bloomington areas. Together, the two our relations with sororities, and to get to Here at U.P.J. things are going well for chapters raised $23,000 by running a foot- know more of our alumni. If you are an us. Our Homecoming last fall went very ball from Indiana University to Ross-Ade alumnus of the Rensselaer chapter, please well, as many alumni gathered at the chap- Stadium at Purdue. The game ball was run contact us. We would love to hear from you, ter house. It was a great time and it was into the stadium on the day of the Indiana whether it be advice or just old stories. great to see how strong our bonds of broth- vs. Purdue football game. All proceeds ben- We look forward to an exciting 2003 erhood have become and see everyone efitted food banks in both the greater and wish all chapters good luck! happy to be at the house again. Lafayette and Bloomington areas. We are We have deferred rush on our campus, looking forward to the opportunity to run Saint Cloud State so the beginning of the fall semester was the football back to Bloomington next year, hard trying to rush future Acacians knowing and making next year’s event an even here are new faces seen around the Saint that only sophomores and older could greater success. TCloud State Chapter of Acacia. Brother pledge our ranks. Our chapter worked hard This year, the Samekh chapter has Dominic Nelson, #200, took over as the new together and we pinned four new pledges in taken its pledge education program to the Alumni Board President this past winter. We October. It was a great event and we look next level. In the semesters to come, our are excited to be working with Brother forward to these four men becoming an inte- pledges can look forward to a more well Nelson and expect success to follow him gral part of our brotherhood. Our spring rounded pledge education program that like it has with his monthly publication, looks even more promising with every new focuses specifically on scholastics, commu- RiplFX. weekend. We are meeting so many great nity service, and leadership development. Another new face is our faculty advi- guys through our social events and sorority The brothers of the Samekh chapter sor, Dr. Richard Rothaus. Dr. Rothaus mixers. have enjoyed the privilege of living in an comes to us from SCSU's Office of Last spring we placed second in Greek improved fraternity home. This year, due to Sponsored Programs where he serves as Week for the second straight year, and we a strong local housing board, our chapter Vice President for Research and Faculty look to take first this year. We held our house has experienced continued renova- Development. Dr. Rothaus puts his degrees annual Night on the Nile event last spring, tions. Specifically, we have updated our from Florida State, Vanderbilt, and the Ohio which was a great event. Many alumni library by installing air conditioning and State University to work in the History returned as we initiated six new brothers. It purchasing new furniture to allow for a Department as well. was a tremendous weekend that ended a fan- more comfortable study environment. Acacia is pioneering a new program in tastic school year at U.P.J. Sadly, 14 broth- The Samekh chapter of Acacia is the Greek community here at SCSU by ers graduated last spring, which depleted proud of Brother Ryan Morris and his role starting a system to bill our chapter dues our numbers a little. But, with the promise as the new Undergraduate Counselor on the through tuition billing. Many schools cur-

14 The TRIAD Spring, 2003 Chapter Updates rently have this in place and soon, Acacia at blizzard that hit Pennsylvania in February. Dunning and Anderson, as well as all SCSU will, too. Later this spring we are planning a philan- Acacians in the Armed Forces. Last year marked our chapter’s 25th thropy for the Multiple Sclerosis This sudden sequence of events forced anniversary. We celebrated with many alum- Foundation called Mudslide for MS. We are the chapter to restructure its executive team ni and actives from other chapters, including planning on building a large mudslide in our right in the middle of spring rush. Through Wisconsin and Iowa. Nebraska alumnus and back yard and charging people to slide down hard work during a difficult rush period, the comedian/hypnotist Doug MacCraw, who it, all in the interests of raising money for chapter was able to recruit quality men into performed at Conclave, was able to come MS research. It should also be a great rush our ranks this semester. and put on an incredible show. event. The chapter is dedicating itself to The Wisconsin chapter graciously improving its standing in the community hosted many of us again for last Syracuse through our human service activities. Last Halloween. If there is any time to visit spring, Acacia, along with its partner Kappa Madison, it is during Halloween weekend. uring the spring semester of 2002, we Kappa Gamma, placed first in the all-Greek We are always greeted with enthusiasm and Dwere afforded the opportunity of re- philanthropy, Humorology, a musical-style brotherhood. establishing Acacia Fraternity at Syracuse show that benefits Camp Heartland, the This summer will be busy for us. We University. In April 2002, we initiated eight Dean of Students Crisis Fund, and the will be sponsoring a Little League baseball new members with the help of many active Arthritis Foundation. We are paired with team, hosting our Saint Cloud Wheels, alumni and a lot of support from Gamma Phi Beta this year and are looking Wings and Water Festival, the Seventh Headquarters. Since then, we have been get- to repeat as champions. In addition, we Annual Volleyball Tournament, relaxing at ting accustomed to the life, duties, and recently held a Battle of the Bands event at our annual brotherhood event at Brother responsibilities of being members in Acacia. the chapter house and were able to raise Chris Plourde’s cabin and revamping our In light of our motto, our first service money to benefit cancer research. This event Good Guy scholarship. We have found a activity as a group was the cleaning up of was a first in the UW Greek system, and reliable source of fund raising through the Comstock Avenue at the university. Coming several other houses are looking to do simi- Excel Energy Center in St. Paul. The state- into the 2002-2003 school year, our main lar events. Also this spring, the chapter is of-the-art home of the Minnesota Wild pro- objectives are to get our name out on cam- organizing an all-campus raffle to help raise vides us an opportunity to increase our pus, bring in new members, provide com- money for a charity that has yet to be decid- brotherhood through fund raising. munity service, and have fun. So far there ed upon. The Wisconsin Acacians are doing have been some troubles, as is to be expect- their part to live up to our motto of human Shippensburg ed, but there have been successes as well. service. With the brothers we have now, the Our fifth annual Father/Son Fix-Up he past year has seen some ups and goal is to move forward and grow. We look Day will be March 29th at the chapter Tdowns for the Shippensburg chapter, but forward to several events we have coming house. Participation at this event has we are primed for a successful and produc- up with the St. Judes Childrens’ Research increased every year since its inception, and tive 2003. After battling some severe debt Hospital and spring recruitment. We are also we are again looking to have as many Dads issues, the chapter has employed the servic- planning for our first annual retreat, which as possible join us in improving our chapter es of Omega Financial to help us with our will also be in the spring. house. debt collection and dues payments. So far, We all look forward to this year, and This spring marks the Wisconsin chap- our Treasurer is more sane and the program we hope to see much success in the days to ter’s fifteenth anniversary since recharter- is showing signs of success. come! ing. This is a significant event in the chap- To combat some issues with declining ter’s history, and we will be celebrating this chapter numbers, we undertook the project Wisconsin milestone at our annual Founders Day ban- of re-vamping our pledge education pro- quet. Founders Day will be held on April gram to make it a better learning experience he men of the Wisconsin chapter have 26th in Madison. Anyone wishing to attend for our pledges. We have added several Tbeen tested greatly so far this semester, this event or interested in updating their workshops on recruitment, etiquette and and we are happy to report that we are doing contact information should contact Adam parliamentary procedure so the pledges may well and looking to improve. With the Marson at [email protected] or Chris become better, more active brothers. So far advent of eight new brothers last fall and a Beck at [email protected]. this year we have initiated six new mem- newly elected executive team, the chapter The brothers of the Wisconsin chapter bers, giving the Shippensburg Chapter a roll was ready for success in 2003. But, with the would like to wish all Acacians good luck of 610 brothers. We are looking forward to a potential war in Iraq looming, our new this semester and continued success in successful spring rush and pledge program Venerable Dean, Brother Matt Dunning, 2003! to enhance our membership. was called to duty from the U.S. Army We have undertaken two rather large Reserves, right in the middle of our spring philanthropies so far this year. First, we rush. The same events caused Brother Matt For information on how to contact these spent a Saturday in State College, PA help- Anderson, the past Venerable Dean, to move chapters, please refer to the Fraternity Web ing Habitat for Humanity build a home. up his wedding five months. The chapter site, www.acacia.org. Second, we helped the Shippensburg will miss these two brothers’ leadership and Borough Police with snow removal after the we are incredibly proud of Brothers

The TRIAD Spring, 2003 15 Acacia Fraternity Foundation Acacia Fraternity Foundation President’s Report William A. Utic, Cornell ‘74 he Acacia Fraternity Foundation exists • Internet and campus computer system con- Tto provide scholarships to student nections, including monthly fees Acacians and to support the worthy educa- • Study programs such as renting on-campus tional and leadership activities of the study rooms Fraternity. Through the Foundation, • Expenses for attending Acacia’s Acacians and friends of Acacia can make Leadership Academy and leadership tax-deductible contributions to the Fraternity schools and its chapters to help prepare tomorrow’s leaders. Thank you for your support of Educational Grants Acacia’s Foundation! The Foundation made $131,000 in The Foundation provided $170,000 in grants and payments to support the support to the Fraternity in the fiscal year Fraternity's educational programs in 2001- ending June 30, 2002, and received 2002. These funds were used for: $271,000 from alumni and other donors. Our William A. Utic • 56 Leadership Consultant visits to Acacia assets grew by $45,000 to $1,222,000. chapters and colonies chapter leadership consultants and educa- • Publication of chapter leadership manuals tional programs. The Foundation supple- Annual Fund Giving Increased (“Gold Books”) mented the Annual Fund with over $30,000 Acacians and friends of Acacia made •Regional Acacia leadership retreats in earnings from the General Fund. $64,000 in contributions to the 2001-2002 • The 2001 Acacia Leadership School, held Annual Fund, a 16 percent increase from the at the Indiana Chapter Scholarships previous fiscal year. One hundred percent of • Computers for the Indiana, Nebraska, and The Foundation awarded 49 scholar- Annual Fund contributions are devoted to Purdue chapter houses ships totaling $36,050 in 2001-2002, an direct financial support of the Fraternity’s • Installation of wireless campus Internet increase of 13 scholarships and $14,000 connections in the Cornell chapter house from the previous fiscal year. The • Underwriting participation in Greek sys- Acacia Fraternity Foundation Foundation plans to continue this increase, tem leadership retreats for the California Board of Directors and has expanded its scholarship program to and Iowa chapters 2002-2003 include spring as well as fall semester schol- • Underwriting 2001 Leadership School arship grants from the General Fund. An attendance costs for the California, William A. Utic, Cornell ‘74 additional $12,000 of scholarships was President Cornell, Oregon State, and Rensselaer awarded during the Foundation Scholarship John F. Beering, Purdue ‘88 chapters Luncheon at Acacia’s 2002 New Orleans Vice President • Scholarship program expenses for the Conclave. Maximilian J.B. Hopkins, California ‘80 Iowa and Penn State chapters Secretary • Purchase and distribution of educational Larry E. Schroeder, Georgia ‘77 Chapter Accounts materials to chapters Treasurer The Foundation has established an • Management and administrative support John C. Barber, M.D., Purdue ‘58 account for each Acacia chapter and colony. for Acacia’s leadership training programs Dr. Irving M. Field, Missouri ‘54 Emeritus $186,000 was contributed to chapter Acacia’s Leadership Consultants are an Hal D. Hanes, Indiana ‘63 accounts in 2001-2002, and chapter accounts Ronald T. Hopkins, Syracuse ‘69 important liaison between the Headquarters contained $534,000 at year-end. Dr. John B. Lane, Vermont ‘57 Emeritus and the individual chapters and are heavily Contributions to chapter accounts are tax- Glenn B. Lavering, UCLA ‘49 involved in expansions. Your contributions deductible and can be used to support the Roger A. Nealis, Indiana ‘63 to the Annual Fund make their work possi- following activities: George F. Patterson, Jr., Cincinnati ‘42 ble. Their efforts improve our individual Emeritus • Chapter scholarships and “Dollars for chapters and help the Fraternity to grow in John H. Peper, Texas ‘71 Scholars” programs number of chapters and chapter member- John B. Pugh, Iowa State ‘50 • Membership recruitment scholarship pro- ship. The Foundation would like to thank Marvin E. Rothhaar, Ohio State ‘54 grams Blake Hutchison, Nick Churchill, and Sam Donald W. Solanas, Jr., • Leadership and other chapter achievement Louisiana State ‘68 Warner for all their hard work and dedica- awards Arland T. Stein, Purdue ‘57 tion to Acacia in the past year. Andrew J. Stout, Cal Poly/Pomona ‘90 • Funding for local educational seminars, faculty speakers and community service Douglas F. Trumbower, Penn State ‘63 Summer Leadership School projects George C. Woolsey, California ‘34 The Foundation is especially proud to Emeritus • Chapter library materials, including furni- underwrite the costs of Acacia’s popular and ture and computers effective Acacia Leadership School. Alumni

16 The TRIAD Spring, 2003 Acacia Fraternity Foundation

President’s Report (continued) contributed $20,000 to underwrite the 2002 All Foundation expenditures, scholar- cent between July 2001 and June 2002 in Leadership School. Over 200 Acacians ship awards and educational grants are care- concert with the broad downturn in the attended the 2002 Acacia Leadership School fully reviewed and documented in compli- financial markets that occurred during this at the New Orleans Conclave. The 2003 ance with IRS regulations to ensure the con- period. Because the Foundation’s invest- Leadership School will be held in July at the tinued tax-deductibility of donations to the ment policy takes a long-term “buy and Indiana Chapter. The Foundation thanks the Foundation. hold” approach, we expect to recover these Indiana House Corporation for its continu- unrealized market value losses. In compari- ing generosity in making their outstanding Investment Earnings son, the S&P 500 lost 18 percent and the chapter house facility available for Acacia’s From its inception, the Foundation has Russell 1000 lost 26.5 percent for the same Leadership School in non-Conclave years. worked to ensure the security and prudent period. investment of its assets. A moderate-risk Foundation Expenses investment strategy of 60 percent equities Membership For the 2001-2002 fiscal year, the and 40 percent corporate and government All Acacians who contribute to the Foundation had administrative expenses of bonds has been chosen to yield long-term Foundation during the fiscal year are voting $9,721 for outside accountants, liability and growth and minimize the risk of capital loss. members of the Foundation for that year. As fidelity insurance, bank charges, filing fees, As of June 30, 2002, the Foundation had of June 30, 2002, we had 713 members. On copying, postage, and telephone use. This is investments with a market value of behalf of the Foundation’s volunteer board 3.6 percent of funds raised. $1,041,040. of directors, thank you for your support. An additional $10,515 (3.9 percent of The Foundation’s assets are profes- Together, we play a vital role in Acacia’s funds raised) was paid to Acacia Fraternity sionally managed and are invested in no- mission to “Prepare Tomorrow’s Leaders.” for printing, postage, mailing lists, and other load mutual funds. The Foundation’s Membership in Acacia doesn’t stop with costs in support of the Foundation’s fund- Investment committee recommends the graduation; it is a lifetime membership. You raising activities. Foundation’s investment policy and oversees can continue to be a part of Acacia through The Foundation makes every effort to the work of the professional investment your donation to the Acacia Fraternity minimize its expenses in order to ensure that manager. The Foundation’s investments Foundation. member contributions are used to support earned a total cash return of 5.8 percent in A copy of the Foundation’s 2001-2002 the educational activities of the Fraternity. 2001-2002. Annual Report and financial statement can Foundation directors pay their own travel However, the market value of the be obtained by contacting Acacia’s and meeting attendance costs. Foundation’s investments declined 10 per- Indianapolis Headquarters.

Emma C. Allen Scholarship

rs. Emma C. Allen, or “Emma,” as she was more com- Indiana Governor Frank O’Bannon proclaimed “Emma Mmonly known, was a familiar face to many Acacians Allen Day” on the occasion of her 95th birthday and former through the years and across the miles. The Allen home was a Governor Evan Bayh honored her on her 90th birthday as a place of refuge for many a weary Acacia traveler and a pit-stop Sagamore of the Wabash. Mrs. Allen is one of only four women for the brothers from “up north” on their way back to honored by Acacia Fraternity as a recipient of the Order of Bloomington, Ind. A hot meal, friendly conversation, and a Pythagoras for her dedication to the goals of higher education warm bed were always available to any Acacian at the Allen and the ideals of Acacia. She and her son, David J. Allen, home. (Acacia’s current International President) are the only In honor of this gracious and caring lady, the Emma C. mother/son recipients of this honor. Allen Memorial Scholarship was established within the Acacia Fraternity Foundation in 2001 by alumni of the Indiana Chapter. Matthew Zach Anderson, Wisconsin The first scholarships were awarded at the 2001 Acacia Matthew Joseph Cairns, Indiana Leadership Academy in Bloomington, Ind. The inaugural schol- Devin Eugene Johnson, Iowa arship recipients were Indiana Chapter members Joseph Mackey, Jarred Scott Cole, Oregon State Patrick McGovern, and Peter Sanidas. Joshua Glenn Lawalin, Missouri-Rolla The 52nd Biennial Conclave in New Orleans, La., in 2002 Patrick David Miller, Indiana marked the first time the Emma C. Allen Memorial Scholarships Gregory Tim Gifford, Nebraska were available to all Acacians. The 2002 winners of the Jonathan David Phillips*, Nebraska Foundation’s Emma C. Allen Memorial Scholarships are listed *(posthumously awarded as a contribution to a memorial to the right. fund at his high school)

The TRIAD Spring, 2003 17 Acacia Fraternity Foundation New Members Elected to AFF Scholarship Recipients 2002 Foundation Board Conclave 2002 t the 2002 Annual Meeting of the our first Undergraduate Counselor, Second AAcacia Fraternity Foundation, held in Vice President and President of the Lautzenheiser Scholarship New Orleans, La., during the 52nd Biennial International Council. Matthew J. Cairns ...... Indiana Conclave, John C. Barber, M.D., Purdue The Foundation would like to thank McPherson Fraternityship ‘58, Hal D. Hanes, Indiana ‘63, John B. brothers Dean R. Blanken, Colorado ‘91, Brian S. Downs . . . . .Central Oklahoma Pugh, Iowa State ‘50, and Donald W. Irving M. Field, Missouri ‘54, John W. Solanas, Jr., LSU ‘68 were elected to the Wedgwood, Purdue ‘60, and George C. Patterson Scholarship Foundation’s Board of Directors. All are Woolsey, California ‘34, for their dedicated Ian E. Finn ...... C.U.P first-time members. The Foundation would service on the Foundation’s Board of like to welcome these brothers to the board Directors. These brothers stepped down Emma C. Allen Scholarships of directors. from the Board at the 2002 Annual Matthew J. Cairns ...... Indiana Brother John Barber, a physician, is Meeting. Patrick D. Miller ...... Indiana Devin M. Johnson ...... Iowa program director for ophthalmology resi- Brothers Field and Woolsey have been Joshua G. Lawalin ...... Missouri-Rolla dency at St. Francis Medical Center in designated as directors emeritus in recogni- Gregory T. Gifford ...... Nebraska Pittsburgh, Pa. tion of their many years of dedicated serv- Jonathan D. Phillips. . Nebraska (posthumous) Brother Hal Hanes resides in Pekin, ice to Acacia and to the Foundation. They Jarred S. Cole ...... Oregon State Ill., and is international sales manager for join emeritus directors John B. Lane, Matthew Z. Anderson ...... Wisconsin military programs with Caterpillar, Inc. He Vermont ‘56, and George F. Patterson, Jr., also is a past president of the Indiana chap- Cincinnati ‘42, as non-voting members of AFF Scholarships ter house corporation and a retired military the Foundation Board. Joshua J. Pennington ...... C.U.P. officer. The seats of one third of the Kristopher A. Janzen .Central Oklahoma Michael T. Nasatka ...... Cornell Brother John Pugh, currently residing Foundation’s directors expire at each David C. Frost ...... Iowa State in Tampa, Fla., is the retired president of Annual Meeting. Directors are elected by Keegan J. M. Kautzky ...... Iowa State Engineered Timber Sales, Inc., and a past the Foundation’s membership. Except for Michael S. O’Doherty ...... Iowa State president of the Iowa State chapter house officers, directors may not serve more than Brian T. Murphy ...... Kansas State corporation. two consecutive three-year terms. Directors Lucas D. Shivers ...... Kansas State Brother Don Solanas is owner of volunteer their services and pay all of their Christopher A. Psilos . . .Louisiana State Arrowhead Energy Exploration, LLC, in own expenses, including travel costs. Joseph Warner ...... Nebraska Baton Rouge, La., and has served Acacia as Joshua H. Stein ...... Ohio State Robert P. Kameen ...... Penn State

AFF Scholarships Duncan McPherson Fraternityship Awarded Fall 2002

rian S. Downs, Central Oklahoma ‘99, Brother McPherson. The high regard with Michael J. Molosky ...... California Bwas the recipient of the Acacia which the recipient is held by his chapter Ian E. Finn ...... C.U.P. Fraternity Foundation’s McPherson brothers and the positive results that his efforts Joshua J. Pennington ...... C.U.P. Fraternityship at the 52nd Biennial Conclave have achieved for his chapter are critical con- Chad L. Dimmick . . . .Central Oklahoma David C. Frost ...... Iowa State in New Orleans. The $1,000 scholarship is siderations for this scholarship. Michael E. Gano ...... Iowa State named in memory of Brother Duncan Brother Downs has served his chapter Michael S. O’Doherty ...... Iowa State McPherson, California ‘63, and is awarded at as Social Chairman, Alumni Chairman, Lucas D. Shivers ...... Kansas State each Conclave Leadership Academy and Rush Chairman and Venerable Dean. He Gregory T.Gifford ...... Nebraska summer Leadership Academy. also was the principle designer of the chap- Edward C. D. Duncan ...... Rensselaer Brother McPherson was a founding ter’s first Web site. He has brought recogni- director of the Acacia Fraternity tion to Acacia as Vice President and Executive Director Foundation, served as California Chapter President of the Central Oklahoma Student Darold Larson Advisor for 15 years and was honored by Organization and was elected Homecoming (Washington State Acacia with the Order of Pythagoras, Award King and All Greek Male by his peers. At ‘81) addressing of Merit, and George F. Patterson, Jr. the 2002 Conclave and Leadership those in attendance Outstanding Alumnus Award. Academy, Brian was also unanimously at the AFF scholar- The McPherson Fraternityship is award- elected to serve as one of Acacia’s 2002- ship and awards ed to an Acacia undergraduate entering his 2004 Undergraduate Counselors. Brother luncheon at the New junior or senior year of study who has demon- Downs is currently an intern in the White strated the love of fraternity and tireless effort House in the Office of Senior Advisor to the Orleans Conclave. on behalf of his chapter that exemplified President.

18 The TRIAD Spring, 2003 Acacia Fraternity Foundation Inaugural George F. Patterson, Jr. Brothers in Arms Scholarship he winds of change have swept an E. Finn, California be the first to defuse such Tover the world. The present war in IUniversity of Penn- attention, but generations Iraq has brought numerous changes to sylvania ‘00, was named of Acacians have come to our lives and lives of people around the first recipient of the know Brother Patterson us. The war has brought changes to George F. Patterson, Jr. as “Mr. Acacia.” Acacia as well. Scholarship at the New Brother Finn Brothers, alumni and undergrad- Orleans Conclave during was awarded the Found- uates alike, have been touched one the summer of 2002. ation’s first Patterson way or another by this conflict. Some Awarded by the Acacia Scholarship for his serv- brothers have been touched in a more Fraternity Foundation, this ice to his chapter at important way. scholarship has been named California University of There are currently many broth- in honor of an Acacia treas- Pennsylvania (C.U.P.) ers serving or in training for service in ure, Brother George F. and the outstanding the Armed Forces, whether it be in the Patterson, Jr. example he has set for all Reserve Officer Training Corps on George F. Patterson, Jr. (Cincinnati Since his initiation on ‘42) shaking hands with Ian Finn undergraduate Acacians campus, any one of the numerous February 15, 1942, Brother (C.U.P. ‘00) following the closing to emulate. Ian has held National Guard branches, a ship in the Patterson, Cincinnati ‘42, banquet of the New Orleans numerous positions in middle of the ocean, or on the battle- has come to symbolize ded- Conclave. his chapter, including fields of Iraq. We as Acacians should ication and service to Treasurer, pledge class take the time to recognize our brothers Acacia Fraternity. He served his chapter as President, Greek Week Representative, in arms for their service to our coun- Venerable Dean and later as Chapter House Manager, and Chairman of the try. Advisor. In 1954 he was elected to the posi- Housing Committee. He has also served on It is especially important to tion of National Treasurer a position he held the C.U.P. fund-raising committee and the remember our brothers who are cur- until 1962, when he was elected Acacia’s formal committee. He has served his univer- rently involved in the war in Iraq. If 16th National President, serving two terms sity as a Senator in Student Government, on any brothers know Acacians in service as the Fraternity’s leader. the Student Activity Board and the right now, we are very interested in After serving as a director of the Academic Board, and has been involved in getting their names. Please forward Acacia Fraternity Foundation, Brother Greek leadership training. Ian has managed their names along with their branch of Patterson remains active in the Foundation’s to combine all these activities while main- service and what unit they are with to affairs as a director emeritus. He has attend- taining a perfect G.P.A. of 4.0. the Headquarters Office. ed more than 25 Acacia Biennial Conclaves This annual scholarship will be pre- Acacia wishes all our brothers and today is one of the few living Acacians sented by the Foundation to an undergradu- Godspeed, favorable winds, good luck who personally knew two of Acacia’s ate who best exemplifies the attributes of and a safe return home. Founding Fathers, Charles A. Sink and Brother Patterson: dedication, loyalty and George Malcolm. Brother Patterson would leadership.

Foundation Establishes New Options for Chapter Accounts

ffective April 1, 2003, chapters and they want to apply to each of their professionally managed with the objective Ealumni associations will have new accounts. of capital preservation and long-term options for their Foundation accounts. In With the money market option, the growth. However, accounts in the invest- addition, the Foundation has reduced the funds in the account are placed in the ment pool may also experience market minimum chapter account balance required Foundation's money market at Schwab. value losses as investment markets rise and to receive interest or investment earnings The balance of each account in this option fall. to $1,000. will be protected against any investment For more information, or to select the All chapter accounts will now have losses, but the interest rate paid will be investment option for your chapter's two investment options. Chapter house lower than the earnings that may be accounts, chapter house corporations and corporations and alumni associations will achieved in the investment pool. alumni associations should contact Acacia be able to choose a money market option or In the investment pool option, the bal- Executive Director and Foundation an investment pool option for each of their ance in the account is invested in a mix of Administrator Darold Larson at the chapter accounts. The Foundation will be stock, bond and real estate mutual funds Indianapolis headquarters. contacting each chapter house corporation that will typically provide a higher rate of or alumni association asking which option return. The Foundation's investments are

The TRIAD Spring, 2003 19 Acacia Fraternity Foundation Strategic Planning for the Next 100 Years George Levesque, International Counselor, Acacia Fraternity

cacia will soon embark on a Strategic Planning Session which ing, the responsibility is titanic but the committee members have Awill provide our great Fraternity with a road map to the future. accepted the challenge with diligence, and for this, we thank them. Beginning this spring, a selected number of brothers from across We will be calling upon many of you to play a role in Acacia’s North America will work diligently to analyze Acacia’s position strengthening. We hope you accept this challenge and remember and options for the future. The process will last over six months how positive our great organization was to you and how it can be and provide Acacia’s leadership with numerous options to better so for many other young men. direct Acacia in the next few years. The process will be similar to the one used by many of America’s most successful corporations. Why the need for a Strategic Plan? The fraternal landscape has changed significantly since our founders initially met in 1904. The surge of membership and involvement which carried all fraternities right through the ‘70s, has subsided during the past two decades. Years of reported hazing, mismanagement and alcohol abuse drove many young men away from the option of fraternity life. Alumni became disinterested and Brothers from across t h e played a reduced role in our operations. House membership country met in became sporadic and Acacia’s chapter rolls, overall undergraduate Indianapolis in February 2003 for the first-ever membership and operational revenues dipped significantly through Strategic Planning Com- the ‘80s and ‘90s. Universities and colleges reacted by placing mittee meeting. crippling restrictions on recruitment and altering our capacity for expansion. The result has left Acacia in a challenging position to face the next 100 years and beyond. We seemed to lose our direc- tion and our sense of purpose. We must act now in order to secure a future for the next generation of Acacians. As Acacia Fraternity stands on the edge of its second century, our future is not guaranteed. We need to carefully assess our posi- tion and lay a path to the forthcoming. Our president, David J. Allen, requested that John Beering, Purdue ‘88, and I co-chair this committee and report to the Fraternity on our best possible course. The committee represents Acacians from all generations and from all walks of life. Among its members, no fewer than one-third are undergraduates. Meetings will be held in Indianapolis along with numerous telephone conference calls. The work will be demand-

Undergraduate Counselor to Serve as White House Intern

rian S. Downs, Central Oklahoma ‘99, has many different leadership roles and has been Brecently been selected to intern at the White recognized for those accomplishments by serv- House in Washington D.C., where he will serve ing on the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher in the Office of the Senior Advisor for President Education Student Advisory Board and by George W. Bush. Brian was selected from being elected President of the University of among 500 applicants from all across the United Central Oklahoma Student Association. Brian States. The White House Internship Program was recently elected to serve as an provides a unique opportunity for interns to Undergraduate Counselor at the International observe government officials and gain practical Conclave in New Orleans this past summer. knowledge about the daily operations of the He has represented Acacia by serving as White House. Venerable Dean, Junior Dean, and Rush This past summer, as a staff intern for Chairman of the Central Oklahoma Chapter. Oklahoma Governor Frank Keating, Brian He has received the Duncan McPherson served as an assistant to the public policy specialist for the Fraternityship and has been awarded the Order of Pythagoras. Department of Corrections. Brian is a senior corporate communications major. During his time at Central Oklahoma, Brian has served in

20 The TRIAD Spring, 2003 Acacia Fraternity Foundation Acacia Leadership Academy 2003

t’s coming! This year will mark the fifth Acacia tough decisions, victories and, at times, sacrifices. ILeadership Academy to be held during an off-Conclave Our community is based on the teachings of the year. This year’s event will be held at the Indiana Fraternity through its ritual, the traditions of our men- University Acacia house, 702 East Third Street, tors, and the standards and expectations of our chap- Bloomington, IN 47406, from July 23-27, 2003. ters and members. Here, at the Leadership Academy, Unique is the best way to describe the Acacia attendees learn, experience, and “live” fraternity. Leadership Academy. Held during off-Conclave years, They gain knowledge in how to make leadership more over 100 Acacians from across the United States and effective. They enjoy working with other leaders and Canada meet and function as one chapter — providing input and realize that the Acacia community truly does extend past the ideas from their various experiences. Outside speakers compliment boundaries of university and chapter. the program to give the undergraduates a great fraternal experi- We invite you to stop by the Indiana chapter during this week. ence. Everyone leaves enthused and ready to tackle any problems Come see what the future of Acacia holds for us all. that may confront them. Acacia Fraternity is the only fraternity to offer this unique program in a fraternal setting. Since 1995, the Indiana chapter has hosted this very worth- while event. The fraternal setting at the Indiana chapter house Conclave 2004 offers a perfect setting for seminars, lectures and the free-flowing July 21-24, 2004 exchange of ideas between chapters. The opportunity to live Celebrating a Century of together and virtually function as a chapter provides participants Brotherhood with an incredible atmosphere to learn new methods of chapter operations as well as pass on their own successful methods. Acacia Fraternity is a community. For this week, it’s a com- t is never too early to start planning for a milestone and munity of the Fraternity’s best and brightest leaders from the IAcacia is gearing up for its largest milestone yet. United States and Canada. It’s shared experiences, events, team On May 12, 1904, 14 young men filed Articles of competitions and learning. It’s relationships, challenges, goals, Incorporation with the clerk of Washtenaw County in Michigan and thus Acacia Fraternity was born. Could they have imagined that the fraternity they created would be flour- ishing a century later? Holiday Toys for Tots Drive In recognition of their efforts to create and dedicate their lives to something bigger than themselves, Acacia Fraternity his past holiday season marked the inaugural Acacia will celebrate its 100th Anniversary July 21-24, 2004, in TFraternity Holiday Toys for Tots Drive for all chapters of Indianapolis, Ind. The theme of the 53rd Biennial Conclave is Acacia. The toy drive was adopted at the 2002 Biennial Celebrating a Century of Brotherhood. We will be celebrating Conclave as a new (and additional) philanthropic event for the this momentous occasion at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in down- International Fraternity. Chapters across the country were asked town Indianapolis. The hotel is across the street from the State to participate in this worthwhile charity event to benefit less Capitol Building, linked by enclosed skywalk to the RCA fortunate families in order that they may provide a happier hol- Dome and Circle Center Mall. Nearby are the White River iday for their children. As this has been an event held at indi- State Park, the Indianapolis Zoo and Botanical Gardens, vidual chapters over the last few years, we were convinced of Indiana Repertory Theater, Indiana State Museum, Canal its overwhelming success. Walk, Conseco Field House, and the Indianapolis Motor Chapters were encouraged to contact local department Speedway. You can book your rooms today by calling the stores during the holiday shopping season in order to solicit toy Hyatt at (317)632-1234 or by checking out their Web site at purchases from their customers. Brothers of each chapter then www.indianapolis.hyatt.com. Rooms are blocked for Acacia, “planted” themselves in front of each store, provided informa- so please mention Acacia Fraternity when making your reser- tional material to shoppers and collected new toys upon the cus- vations. tomers’ departure. By the end of one day, many chapters were A Centennial Planning Committee has been appointed able to provide their local charities with enough toys to provide and Brother Jerry Cook, past president of the International Christmas to many families. Those chapters that were unable to Council, has graciously agreed to chair the committee. If collect toys, volunteered their time and energy by delivering any brother is interested in helping organize this event or toys to families or working with the individual organizations in has any questions regarding the Centennial, please contact sorting through and distributing the toys to the appropriate Blake Hutchison at the Acacia Headquarters Office in agencies. Indianapolis by phone at (888)345-1904 or by e-mail at Overall, Acacia’s first Toys for Tots Drive proved to be a [email protected]. sensational success and we look forward to an even more boun- Help us celebrate 100 years of brotherhood in 2004 and tiful event for the 2003 Holiday season. come toast to the next 100 years of Acacia!

The TRIAD Spring, 2003 21 Alumni News and Notes

Acacia Fraternity Raises Over $23,000 for Needy at Thanksgiving Time

n connection with the storied Old Oaken Bucket Football rivalry Ibetween Indiana and Purdue Universities, the Indiana and Purdue Chapters of Acacia Fraternity undertook a new and rewarding phil- anthropic event to benefit the hungry of central Indiana. Beginning with a hand-off from Indiana University Football Coach Gerry DiNardo at Memorial Stadium on November 20th, par- ticipating members of the IU chapter each ran one mile, until they reached their destination of Monument Circle in downtown Indianapolis nearly 60 miles away. “This was a great opportunity to put into action Acacia’s motto of ‘Human Service,’ and at the same time develop closer ties to the Purdue chapter,” noted Venerable Dean of the Indiana chapter, Ryan Hutchinson. Upon reaching Monument Circle, the Purdue chapter took the hand-off from the IU members and ran the football approximately 56 Nick Curtis, Purdue ‘00 (l), and Matt Cairns, Indiana ‘00 (r), present miles through Indianapolis and then back home to West Lafayette David Allee, the Assistant Director of the United Way, with checks totaling where the same ball that began its journey three days earlier was pre- $23,000 from the First Annual Miles for Meals. sented to University officials before an eager crowd in Ross-Ade Stadium on the Purdue campus. In undertaking this tremendous effort, the Purdue members raised $6,800 for Food Finders Food Bank of Lafayette, while IU Indiana Alumni members of Acacia raised $4,868 for Hoosier Hills Food Bank in Honored by Governor Bloomington. Matching dollars from The Lilly Endowment doubled those amounts to $13,600 for Food Finders and $9,736 for Hoosier ichard Edwin Ford and Dr. George Frederick Rapp were Hills, for a grand total of over $23,000. Each chapter of the recently honored at the 78th Annual Exhibition of the Fraternity raised money for the charity run by soliciting donations R Hoosier Salon at the Indiana State Museum in Indianapolis, from Acacia alumni, parents and friends. The Lilly Endowment also Ind. graciously matched, dollar for dollar, all amounts raised by both The prestigious Sagamore of the Wabash was presented chapters. by Indiana First Lady Judy O’Bannon, also a member of the “It will enable us to provide more food to all the food pantries Hoosier Salon. On behalf of Indianapolis Mayor Bart and soup kitchens that we serve throughout this area,” said Dave Peterson, Brothers Ford and Rapp were also presented with Allee, assistant director of the United Way. Each dollar Food Finders the Distinguished Service Award for their service and dedica- receives allows it to provide between eight and 10 pounds of food to tion to the organization. area pantries that distribute food to people in need. A conservative Brother Ford was initiated into the Indiana chapter on estimate then shows that over 186,700 pounds of food will be pro- Nov. 9, 1958. He is a recipient of the Order of Pythagoras, vided from the Miles for Meals event. Award of Merit and George F. Patterson, Jr. Award. “This is a great opportunity to help the needs of the communi- Brother Rapp was initiated on March 3, 1951, and is a ty and, at the same time, celebrate one of the nation’s great college recipient of the Order of Pythagoras. rivalries,” noted Ryan Morris, the Venerable Dean of the Purdue chapter.

Brothers from the Indiana and Purdue chapters met at Monument Circle in Richard E. Ford (l) and Dr. George F. Rapp (r) with Indiana Indianapolis during the First Annual Acacia Miles for Meals Philanthropy. First Lady Judy O’Bannon. The event raised $23,000 for Indiana food banks.

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Illinois State Northern Colorado Marc A. Woodbury, #6 - I moved to California in 1976, loved it Robert C. Trezise, #37 - I retired from the Postal Service and have never regretted the move. I’ve got a 15- year-old son, September 28, 2001. I am Secretary of Corinthian Lodge #35, AF Stephen, I am married to Elizabeth, and we reside in Aptos, Calif. & AM of Leadville, Colo. 80461 and a member of Colorado I’ve worked for Carmel Monterey Travel Corp. for 25 years and Chapter #2 Order of the Eastern Star. I only work on weekends as am now VP of Sales/Office Manager. I’ve missed keeping up with a musician for Catholic parishes in Edwards, Beaver Creek, Vail, the fraternity’s goings on for some time, and I’m glad to find out Minturn, and Red Cliff, Colo. How great it was to receive the that everything is going well! TRIAD again and read names of brothers I haven’t thought about in years. Indiana Taha Shipchandler, #1742 - I am starting my fourth year of med- ical school at Indiana. I married in October 2001. Things are Oklahoma State going great! Richard B. (Dick) Risk, Jr., #489 I received a Juris Doctorate from Kansas the University of Tulsa College of Law in December 2001. Clyde Williams, #574 - Three of us from the Kansas University chapter attended the KU Class of 1952 fiftieth reunion last April. It was great to tour the greatly enlarged campus. I’ve been retired Penn State Richard B. Risk, Jr. for 10 years from Reichhold Chemicals, and we spend most of our Roy S. Rossman, #512 - I retired time with grandkids and traveling in our RV. We are enjoying life! from the U.S. Treasury Department in 1996 as a National Bank Examiner. Since then I have been conducting audits in Texas Kansas State banks and training bank examiners in Bulgaria, Poland, Croatia, Kosovo, and Montenegro. Douglas W. Moore, #463 - I received my bachelors degree in architecture in 1960 and am currently retired living in San Diego, Joseph J. Lundy, #1121 - After 17 years with KPMG, LLP, I Calif. I am also a retired Naval Reserve Captain in the Civil became VP of Finance/CFO of Cleveland Brothers Equipment Co. Engineer Corps. I hold a masters degree in architecture from Cal. (a Caterpillar dealer in Harrisburg, Pa.). My wife Lisa, our two I would love to hear from old friends! sons and I relocated to Hershey, Pa., in March 2002 from the Philadelphia area. Jayson C. Hood, #1056 - I was married June 8, 2002, to Jennifer L. Terryberry in Salina, Kan. Rensselaer Nebraska George M. Snider, #665 - I got married last April and went to Australia for my honeymoon! Joseph P. Bushelman, #1168 - I have been married to my wife, Beverly, for three years and have two children, Tara (18 months) and Kyle (2 months).

Alex Taylor, Iowa ‘82

lex Taylor, #671, has had a passion for running since he perseverance, and he’s very determined and goal-oriented.” Acompeted in cross-country in high school. He took a Besides raising money and awareness for the organiza- break from the sport in the 1980s to pursue a college degree tion, Taylor serves as a Big Brother. and get his career on track, but started running again in the Taylor added that anyone who is in the position to posi- early 1990s when living in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Since then he tively add to the lives of youth might be the influence needed has raised nearly $20,000 for Big Brothers Big Sisters. to convince a child to stay out of a gang, increase their study- Bob Dunn, Executive Director of Big Brothers Big Sister ing, or pursue a college education. of Milwaukee and Waukesha Counties, said Taylor’s commit- Alex served the Fraternity as Leadership Consultant from ment to the organization is outstanding. 1986 through 1987. “Alex has served as a spokesman for Big Brothers and Big Sisters, speaking at meetings held by different companies and groups. He has displayed a great amount of dedication and

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Alabama Robert N. Skinner #367 Victor E. Sparling #525 David M. Williams #526 William M. Terrill #3 Warren B. Stevens #397 Robert E. Tracy #1088 Nebraska Oklahoma State Arizona Robert J. Vass #518 Clifton K. Hillegass #448 Lederle J. Scott #602 Richard Kelly Hocker #32 Harold K. Wilson #311 Val D. Kleppinger #474 John L. Sharrah #62 Jonathan David Phillips #1206 Oregon State Donald C. Willins #4 Iowa State Dennis S. Detering #240 Robert I. Bortle #396 New Hampshire H. Leonard Kearney #362 Boston William J. Bovard #456 Edward H. Chadbourne #37 Rodney R. Cocking #16 John E. Carstens #374 Albert C. Garand #454 Penn State Victor M. Denis #394 Robert P. Lerandeau #174 Richard T. Agster #286 California Guilford G. Gibson #276 Harve S. Bair #330 Milton K. Grobeck #401 Roy D. Berridge #457 Northwestern Goerge R. Huff #294 Harry A. Imus #406 John W. Brewer #391 Oscar H. Lashley #358 Russell N. Jennett #451 Central Missouri State Horace H. Mitchell #462 Wendell E. Johnson #523 Ohio Neal J. Spatz #483 Nathan J. Nash #48 Ellsworth F. Kohlman #389 Robert R. Henry #365 Darrel S. Metcalfe #455 Christopher J. Schneider #388 Purdue Colorado Paul M. Phillippe #302 John E. Stanko #152 Henry M. Bettge #318 William R. Young #324 Ralph E. Speer #458 Harold B. Hanes #605 Lloyd H. Thomsen #291 Joseph L. Hostetler #625 Cornell Winton E. Weber #422 Ohio State Gerald A. Jones #341 Robert H. Snider #455 Carl West, Jr. #328 Robert R. Henry #365 John H. Nourse #555 Edward I. Parker #554 Franklin Kansas Alexander W. Scott #468 Samuel P. Wilson #611 Dudley C. Johnson George Washington Kansas State Former Acacia Field Secretary Keith E. Adamson #209 Duane W. Black #555 Louis J. Tiches #280 David D. Ekholm #704 Jack S. McCorkle #221 rother Dudley C. Johnson, Jr., Vermont (#12) dedicated his Georgia Donald L. Rousey #293 Blife to the idea of seeking truth, and knowing it, to give John J. Maddox #101 Donald E. Sheets #393 light to those with whom he may be associated, especially Henry W. Wilson #353 young people. He passed away March 27, 2002, at Akron City Illinois Laurence L. Wisdom #250 Hospital in Akron, Ohio. He was 72. Allan M. Cress #547 He was born in Meriden, Conn., on July 2, 1929. He grew Michael A. Giarritano #1819 Luther A. Smith up in New England and graduated from the University of J. Maurice Spencer #836 John E. Hixon #98 Vermont in Burlington where he received a bachelors degree in Dana A. Stewart #603 commerce and economics. He then served with the U.S. Marine Raymond H. Stone #627 Miami Corps for two years with the Second Air Wing during the Carl E. Woerner #443 Nolan G. Crawford #5 Korean conflict. After Korea, Brother Johnson served as a Field Douglas Howard Edwards #276 Secretary for Acacia. He traveled the United States from 1954 Illinois Wesleyan C. Duncan Estill #125 John R. McWethy #214 Richard A. Frundt #167 through 1956, helping chapters and fellow Acacians be the best Henry R. Stefanik #48 they could be and furthering the Acacia cause. Indiana In 1957, he entered the University of Southern California Robert D. Boone #432 Michigan and became advisor to fraternities and director of student activ- Gail E. Bradley #838 Arch H. Hall #452 ities. He graduated from USC in 1961 with a masters degree in Clarence E. Butcher #1569 counseling. Norman S. Care #645 Minnesota He then went to the University of Akron to serve as aca- Robert W. Ewer #462 Harold L. Holden #398 demic advisor and director of counseling and academic advisor. James H. Ferguson #464 Robert F. Livingston #494 He was also associate marshal for university commencements Arthur A. Grubb #1397 Gordon L. Starr #480 Dennis C. Henry #1107 and advisor to fraternities and senior classes. He retired from Eric J. Johnson #1029 Mississippi State the University of Akron as an associate dean and director of Brian Curtis Kmetz #1628 James W. Reed #88 counseling and advising emeritus. Robert F. Lowe #865 His life-long dedication to college students and to his Robert E. Murray #294 Missouri community was steadfast and his dedication to Acacia was life- Robert L. Pomroy #1075 Richard L. Green #700 long. Leslie P. Roe #1163 Louis E. Reid #521 Robert L. Sena #764

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Donors

James M. Symons Cornell Randall C. Danta UCLA Timothy John Saffell Colorado G. Bruce Freije Purdue Willard H. Leavel Denver Roger T. Morrison UCLA Patrick Aaron Smith Colorado Steve R. Goedde Purdue Daniel W. Cantu East Texas St. Richard P. Milne Vermont Brent L. Stehmer Colorado Douglas R. Horth Purdue Roland N. Price Franklin Wilton Mitchell Whisler Washington Mahlon T. Wilson Colorado Michael L. Miller Purdue John S. Southwick Franklin Jeffrey Jay Eller Washington State William C. Burnett Cornell David S. Moorman Purdue Charles David Bentley Georgia James S. Grant Washington State Roy S. Clarke Jr. Cornell David Charles Salyers Purdue Eugene E. Alt Illinois Robert D. Flickinger Cornell Ernest W. Scheerer Purdue John A. Notardonato Illinois Donald W. Powell Denver Arland T. Stein Purdue Thomas James DeRue Jr. Indiana Robert L. Glossop Evansville Thomas Stieglitz Purdue John W. Dyar Indiana ANNUAL FUND Thomas J. Lankford Evansville J. David Tucker Purdue Gary R. Fulk Indiana Paul A. Meschler Franklin John W. Wedgwood Purdue Hal D. Hanes Indiana DONORS John William Milne Franklin John Patrick Williams Purdue David K. Haviland Indiana Paul G. Chenault George Washington George D. Dickie Rensselaer Richard L. Routh Indiana Founder's Club William J. Ellenberger George Washington Charles Edward Donly Rensselaer Jacobe Isaiah Scott Indiana Daniel D. Bayston Illinois Richard L. Fowler, Jr. Rensselaer Scott Edward Siegel Indiana ($1,000 & above) Scott Michael Cummings Illinois Matthew Gambardella Rensselaer James L. Turner Indiana Maximilian J. B. Hopkins California Arthur Edward Mertes Illinois William H. Hernstadt Rensselaer Kenneth Faub Indiana Univ. of PA George C. Woolsey California Stephen Mark Nelson Illinois David R. Quick Rensselaer George A. Buck Iowa State Jack R. Burchfield Central Oklahoma Timothy J. Sullivan Illinois Jeffrey Paul Rios Rensselaer Keith B. Chandler Iowa State William A. Utic Cornell Michael K. Yates Illinois William T. Siegle Rensselaer Robert C. Jenkins Iowa State Larry E. Schroeder Georgia Steven J. Aves Illinois Wesleyan Randall E. Mulligan Saint Cloud State Kenneth L. MacRae Iowa State David J. Allen Indiana Thomas J. Neis Illinois Wesleyan C S Hafer Shippensburg William L.Neidig Iowa State John B. Pugh Iowa State Matthew Alen Brown Indiana Steven J. Weirich Shippensburg Dale W. Weber Iowa State Jeffrey Greenberger Miami of Ohio Christopher B. Carpentier Indiana Harley A. Hartman Southern California William Cary Lukens Johns Hopkins Laurence Ronald Letson Nebraska Jerry L. Coles Indiana Robert C. Bartlett Syracuse Clyde A. Williams Kansas Dewayne E.Ullsperger Nebraska Robert E. Cravens M.D. Indiana Peter J. Baskin Syracuse H. Benjamin Funk Kansas State Douglas F. Trumbower Penn State Scott Allen Daugherty Indiana David W. Flagg Syracuse Gary J. Haag Kansas State John C. Barber Purdue James T. Ellis Indiana Howard L. Hunger Syracuse Kyle L. Moran Kansas State John F. Beering Purdue L. Craig Fulmer Indiana Alan Bruce Baird Texas Marcus W.Mountford Kansas State John F. Hoffner Purdue Scott James Houston Indiana Albert S. Conly Texas Aaron M.Rodehorst Kansas State Arland T. Stein Purdue James E. Huffer Indiana Donald B. Hauk Texas Ralph F. Braun Louisiana State John W. Wedgwood Purdue Hal D. Hanes Indiana Chris Moose Texas John A. Durnin, Jr. Louisiana State Ronald T. Hopkins Syracuse Robert Glenn Mooth Indiana Glenn E. Lavering UCLA Steven F.Friloux Louisiana State John H. Peper Texas Thomas E. Mueller Indiana Rev. Fred H. Merrick UCLA Walter A. Morales Louisiana State Lowry Lamar Tims Texas James Oliver Richardson Indiana Josè R. Sànchez, Jr. UCLA Cecil H. Prentice, Jr. Luther A. Smith Christopher L. Richardson Indiana Ret. Col. R.M. Von Schlemmer UCLA Warren Mark Flodin Miami of Ohio Loyalty Club George W. Sorrells Indiana Knox Williams UCLA Stuart W. Porter Michigan ($500 - $999) Bernard C. Thompson Indiana Dudley C. Johnson (d) Vermont Herbert E. Smith Michigan James D. Weaver Indiana Edwin A. Opstad Washington George F. Patterson Jr. Cincinnati Robert B. Philipson Minnesota William Thomas Ziegert Indiana Ronald D. Hill Washington State Robert Roberson Illinois Wesleyan Albert R. Duncan, Jr. Mississippi St. Christopher Jason Berry Iowa Lynn W. Horn Washington State Gregory J. Hamer Louisiana State Richard E. Carver Miss. Sch. of Mines John Nicholas Gust Iowa Darold W. Larson Washington State Christopher J. Caywood Michigan James C. Gray Miss. Sch. of Mines Alexander Taylor Iowa Ryan James Moon Washington State Marvin E. Rothhaar Ohio State Edward A. Moss Miss. Sch. of Mines Jeffrey Burns Warner Iowa Robert D. Nelson Washington State Frank C. Carder Purdue Ernest J. Larson, Jr. Nebraska Robert L. Carstens Iowa State Brett C. Thomas Washington State Gerald C. Cook Shippensburg Jeffrey Michael Nelson Nebraska James H. Davis Iowa State James L. McFarland Wisconsin Bernal Woodward (D) (Trust) Syracuse Richard Perkins New Hampshire Christopher W. Knapp Iowa State Peter G. Pappas Wisconsin John B. Lane Vermont Charles Schwab New Hampshire George A. Robinson Iowa State James L. Rose Wisconsin William R. Epcke Northwestern Jeffrey Todd Christian Kansas State Charles M. Early,Jr. Wyoming Frank T. James Northwestern President's Club John Robert Fralick Kansas State Keith B. James Northwestern ($250 - $499) Bruce F. Garnand Kansas State Honored Giver's Club Robert A. Risch Northwestern Christopher Uwe Shadix California William M. Riley, Jr. Kansas State ($50 - $99) William N. Bickel Ohio Daniel Brian Williams California Kenneth Stephen Bonnette Louisiana State John K. Gardner Arizona John W. Ellenwood Ohio Timothy L. Bray Indiana Robert L. Reeves Louisiana State P. Roger Pankey Arizona Walter L. Kutscher Ohio Max F. Spaulding Indiana Kevin C. Robert Louisiana State Stephen M. Golden Boston Howard A. Longfellow Ohio State John Rogis Ebensberger Iowa J. Darby Sere Louisiana State John B. Forder California Brian Scott Strayer Ohio State Hollis W. Rademacher Minnesota Martin E. Amundson Michigan Alan Ryo Hirasuna California Curtis A. Collier Oregon State James D. LaPierre New Hampshire Tomislav A. Marincic Michigan Herbert H. Schroeder California Scott K. Hytrek Oregon State Leonard W. Kearney Oregon State Wilmer G. Pierson Michigan Edmund Earl Wilkins California Fred E. Moe Oregon State Joseph John Lundy Penn State Paul Joseph Burke Minnesota Steven Ray Etter California Univ. of PA J. Robert Ballew Penn State Andrew Griffith Creaves Purdue Harold B. Jensen Minnesota Harold L. Caskey Central Missouri State Roy G. Farrell Penn State David A. Fruchey Purdue Floyd E. Nelson Minnesota Edwin F. Price Cincinnati Paul J. Hiryak Penn State George E. Hansell Purdue Jon Lee Danuser Missouri Sch. of Mines Joseph L. Prior Cincinnati Nicholas Ryan Parè Penn State/Altoona L. David Waibel Purdue Wayne H. Carlson Nebraska Wesley G. Clark Colorado David E. Conner Purdue Danny R. Beagle Jr. Shippensburg Thomas Charles Macy Nebraska Gayle E. Fitzsimons Colorado James G. Graham Purdue C. F. K. Cole Texas Robert Trezise Northern Colorado Martin E. Hultquist Colorado Albert O. Haynes Purdue Rene A. Garza Texas Paul A. Larson Northwestern Ryan Matthew Louvar Colorado Donald A. Horth Purdue Richard A. Gump, Jr. Texas Robert E. Oswald Northwestern Thomas M. Putnam Colorado John W. Marks Purdue Ronald L. Garabedian UCLA Richard D. Kinsky Ohio State Robert L. Treasure M.D. Colorado Ernest W. Scheere Purdue John H. Stauff UCLA John H. Nourse (D) Ohio State Steven R. Horowitz Cornell David E. Thoma Purdue Michael Fillman Western Ontario John R. Mackey Oklahoma State Scott M. Zipko East Stroudsburg Christopher Achille Rensselaer Stewart Kreg McCollum Oregon State John A. Homerin Eastern Illinois Jacob F. Luftman Rensselaer John N. Davis Penn State Century Club Vernon E. Buck Emporia State Christopher P. Minardi Rensselaer Daniel C. Gillespie Penn State ($100 - $249) Robert A. Wilkinson Evansville John D. Newton Rensselaer Laun Robert Hallstrom Penn State John A. Rosso Arizona Gordon E. Malick Franklin George Michael Snider Rensselaer Walter J. Lee Penn State Robert L. Billin California John H. Platt, Jr. Franklin Matthew D. Napoletano Shippensburg Robert W. McIntyre, Jr. Penn State Edward J. Cardinal California Fredrick C. Garrott Illinois Ralph R. Scott Shippensburg Christopher J. Sowa Penn State Richard Christiansen California Douglas E. Klaus Illinois James R. Speece, Jr. Shippensburg Jeffrey Lewis Walters Penn State Randolph S. Friedman California James A. Moore Illinois Glynn G. Boies Southern California John H. Witmer, Jr. Penn State Harold Boyd Long California John A. Notardonato Illinois Alan C. Eachus Syracuse James Mastroianni Pittsburgh/Johnstown Michael Carl Tu California Kevin Foster Olson Illinois William C. Hirt Tennessee John Michael Binnie Purdue Keith G. Wallace California Daniel T. Walker, Jr. Illinois Gus David Oppermann V Texas Max Joseph Cork Purdue E. Hanlin Bavely Cincinnati James A. Youngquist Illinois Jack W. Brewer UCLA William A. Dowlin Purdue John E. Tyson Cincinnati

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