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Alumni Spotlight The Penn State Football Letter Editor: John W. Black, Jr. pg. 9

Letter from the Editor

Brotherhood: A Team Effort While many organizations share similarities, the commonalities between a fraternity and a sports team cannot go unmissed, especially when you consider the neccesity of trust. Trust is vital and no brotherhood can be successful without it.

Prior to college, I played football from pee wee all the way through high school.

The bond shared amongst players was unlike anything else I experienced outside of fraternity. From off-season training to game day nail biters, we all shared a common goal and supported each other to achieve it. I don’t see how we would have been successful without the common vision and trust that was built amongst the players.

Trust is required for each player to perform at their highest level - the quarterback must be able to depend on the linemen to protect the pocket; the quarterback must trust that the receiver will run the correct route. One player simply can’t do everything themselves.

Likewise, a lack of trust means that each player cannot perform at their highest level – could you focus downfield to make a pass if you’re concerned about getting sacked?

It is this same trust and mutual effort that allows chapters to achieve great things as well.

The recruitment chair trusts that members will attend the events they plan, the Venerable

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Dean trusts that his officers will carry their fair share of effort, and members trust that the officers will produce a program that will provide them with a fine fraternal opportunity.

Rather than constantly being worried about getting sacked, members, officers, and all associated with a chapter must build trust in order to succeed at the highest level. There is a power in trusting others it means that a chapter can achieve a high level of success while not overburdening any individual.

Just as the quarterback cannot catch his own pass, the Venerable Dean cannot complete every task required for a chapter to be successful.

From alumni, to officers, to every active member, we must honor the trust our Founding Fathers placed in us that has allowed for 120 years of success – isn’t trust an incredible thing?

EDITOR Director of Communications & Education Benjamin B. Turconi California ’12

INTERNATIONAL COUNCIL OF ACACIA FRATERNITY 2022-2024 International President Justin M.M. Kaplan Carleton ’07 First Vice President Michael A. Pastko Purdue ’04 Second Vice President Alan B. Scher Wisconsin ’96 International Treasurer William M. Thornton Ohio State ’89 International Counselor Blake J. Hutchison Wisconsin ’97 Undergraduate Counselor Jonathan B. Logan Nebraska ’19 Undergraduate Counselor Justin M. McGrath California ’19 Judge Advocate Jeffrey H. Jordan Ohio State ’84

ACACIA FRATERNITY HEADQUARTERS STAFF Assistant Executive Director Michael S. Weber Iowa State ’06 Director of Chapter Development Kelsey Gomez-Morrissey Alpha Gamma Delta, Indiana ’10 Associate Director of Growth & Development Patrick Kodjo Awadjie Washington State ’16 Expansion Coordinator Christian P. Taulli Louisiana State ’18 Expansion Coordinator Michael Sean Garity Jr. Louisiana State ’18

In Service,

Benjamin Turconi, California ’12 Editor, Triad of Acacia Fraternity

CONTACT ACACIA HEADQUARTERS AT: communications@acacia.org (317) 872-8210 acacia.org

ACACIA FRATERNITY FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2022-2023 President Andrew Jee Oregon State ’87

Vice President Brian R. Durst Wisconsin ’87

Secretary Guy Gebhardt Illinois Wesleyan ’66

Treasurer William A. Utic Cornell ’74

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Contents

On the cover: Dee G. Andros, Oklahoma ’48, as coach of the Oregon State Beavers celebrating with the crowd.

Executive Director Darold W. Larson Washington State ’81 DIRECTORS Dr. John C. Barber Purdue ’58, Emeritus

Marcus W. Mountford Kansas State ’91

John F. Beering Purdue ’88, Emeritus

David R. Quick Rensselaer ’93

Dwyte E. Brooks Northwestern ’69

William M. Riley Jr. Kansas State ’60, Emeritus

Gerald C. Cook Shippensburg ’66

Robert E. Roberson Illinois Wesleyan ’74

John C. Davis New Hampshire ’82

Michael L. Rollins Washington ’87

David L. Ferguson Indiana ’74

Larry E. Schroeder Georgia ’77

Michael P. Fillman Western Ontario ’85

Donald W. Solanas Jr. Louisiana State ’68, Emeritus

Ronald T. Hopkins Syracuse ’69, Emeritus

Phillip S. Sutton Ohio State ’88

James N. Katsaounis Ohio ’95, Emeritus

Byron A. Tabor Iowa ’78

Brian Kearney Iowa ’16

Robert G. Travnicek, M.D. Kansas-Northwestern ’59

Dr. John B. Lane Vermont ’57, Emeritus

Michael C. Tu California ’91

Kris R. Lutt Nebraska ’90

Dewayne E. Ullsperger Nebraska ’82

Amos D. Meyers Jr. Shippensburg ’66

John W. Wedgwood Purdue ’60, Emeritus

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PRESIDENT’S LETTER 30 FOR 30: TEAM ACACIA Acacians and athletics have been a natural pairing since the beginning of our fraternity’s founding. From the field to the sidelines, our brothers move the chains!

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AFF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S LETTER

AFF STAFF

ACACIA FRATERNITY NATIONAL HOUSING CORPORATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS Ryan C. Kelly Indiana ’99

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CHAPTER NEWS AND UPDATES

2022-2023 ANNUAL DONOR LIST

Richard I. Williams Grand Valley State ’00

Dir. of Alumni Engagement Jeff T. Boaz Illinois Wesleyan ’89

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JOHN W. BLACK, JR: A MEMBER, A MISSION, A LETTER, A LEGACY John W. Black Jr, Penn State ’59, helmed the Penn State Football Letter for decades, leaving an indeliable mark on the university and their athletics.

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CHAPTER ETERNAL

Jed W. Morris Washington State ’74 Ronald A. Mitchell Colorado ’58

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Letter from the INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT Brothers, As we stand on the cusp of a new year, surrounded by the crisp winter weather and holiday cheer, it is with great enthusiasm and pride that I address you as the President of the International Council of Acacia Fraternity. In this season of change, reflection, and growth, I am filled with optimism for the incredible journey that lies ahead for our dear fraternity.

The Darold W. Larson Acacia Leadership Academy, which wrapped up in August, served as a testament to our dedication to cultivating leaders who will shape the future of our fraternity and contribute meaningfully to society. The Academy provided a platform for brothers to hone their leadership skills, engage in thought-provoking discussions, and forge connections that will last a lifetime. The positive feedback we received from attendees reaffirms that our commitment to excellence in leadership development is making a significant impact on the lives of our members.

In this issue of the TRIAD Magazine, we are giving you a ticket to delve into Acacians in athletics, featuring insights and stories from our Brothers both new and old, reflections on key takeaways, and a glimpse into the impact some of our emerging leaders are already making within their chapters and communities.

It is my hope that the success of this Academy serves as inspiration for all Acacia brothers to actively engage in opportunities for personal, professional, and fraternal growth. I would also like to thank our many volunteers who had made their way to Bradford Woods to serve as Fellows at ALA. As you explore the pages of this magazine, we will also celebrate the myriad achievements of our fraternity. From philanthropic initiatives that make a difference in the lives of those 3

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less fortunate, to academic accomplishments that showcase the intellectual prowess of our members, each article reflects the collective strength and resilience of Acacia. The TRIAD Magazine is a canvas upon which we paint the vibrant picture of our shared experiences, capturing the essence of brotherhood that binds us together.

In a world that is constantly evolving, our unity as Acacians becomes even more crucial.

Together, we can navigate the challenges that lie ahead, adapting to change while staying true to the timeless values that define us. Let the stories within these pages serve as a reminder of the profound impact we can have when we stand united and support one another.

I invite you to immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Acacia, to connect with the achievements and aspirations of your fellow brothers, and to be reminded of the powerful bond that unites us. Together, let us continue to build a legacy that transcends time, leaving an indelible mark on the world and shaping the future of our fraternity.

Wishing you a season filled with growth, camaraderie, and the enduring spirit of Acacia.

Fraternally,

Justin M.M. Kaplan, Carleton ’07 International President Acacia Fraternity

Acacia returned to Illinois Wesleyan University during the Fall 2023 semester and is preparing for a Spring 2024 semester focused on supporting existing associate or active chapters. While an expansion to the University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown was planned for Spring 2024, that has been delayed until a later semester. A big thanks is owed to Illinois State Chapter for supporting our efforts to expand at Illinois Wesleyan University by sending members to assist in the recruitment efforts. While numbers overall are not where we would want them to be, many chapters have had great success this past semester and we will be focusing all support on our existing chapters to ensure 2024 is a great year for growth in Acacia!

Current Chapters: 26

Spring 2023 Initiates: 156

Current Associate Chapters: 4

Total Active Members: 1033 (at the start of the Fall 2023 semester)

FUTURE EXPANSIONS 13 MISSOURI

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FALL 2024 University of Missouri

FALL 2025 Indiana University

TBD University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown

FALL 2026 University of Wyoming

Interested in helping with advising members, building alumni associations, or donating to support these expansions? Reach out to the HQ for more information at communications@acacia.org.

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by Darold Larson, Washington State ’81 and Benjamin Turconi, California ’12

ESPN’s 30 for 30 is an award winning documentary series that celebrated 30 years of ESPN with 30 films about sports, especially topics that were notable when they happened but have been forgotten over time. A fraternity and a sports team have much in common, providing a brotherhood of its own formed through the pursuit of a common goal. It is no surprise then, that many Acacians have participated in sports organizations at a very high level; but the memory of many of our athlete Acacians live on only in the history books, until today!

The Trinity of Acacian Coaches We begin our dive into Acacians in sports with three coaches that achieved great success at the highest level of college football. Dee G. Andros, Oklahoma ’48 (#517), E. Patrick (Pat) Jones, Oklahoma State ’85 (#895), and Gary A. Patterson, Kansas State ’80 (#830). Since 1962, The Black & Gold has been represented on the gridiron for the last six decades!

sity from 1965 to 1975, compiling a career record of 62–80–2 (.438). After retiring from coaching, he was the athletic director at Oregon State from 1976 to 1985.

He was affectionally referred to as the Great Pumpkin for his bright orange jacket and large physical size.

Andros is best known for his incredible 1967 season in which his team, dubbed the “Giant Killers,” went 7–2–1. The Beavers beat #2 Purdue, tied the new #2 UCLA, and beat #1 USC. Dee G. Andros, Oklahoma ’48 Because Oregon State lost to Dee G. Andros, Oklahoma ’48 Washington and tied UCLA, USC Andros was the head coach at the University of won the conference berth to the Rose Bowl. They Idaho from 1962 to 1964 and Oregon State Univerdefeated the Big Ten’s Indiana Hoosiers 14–3 and 5

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Pat Jones, Oklahoma State ’85

won the national title.

Before joining Acacia in 1948, Andros served four years in the U.S. Marine Corps. He was awarded the Bronze Star and spent more than a month under heavy fire on the island of Iwo Jima in 1945. He was present at the famed moment when six Marines raised the American flag on Mount Suribachi.

E. Patrick (Pat) Jones, Oklahoma State ’85 Pat Jones came to Acacia via Honorary induction in 1985 when he had already been named head coach at Oklahoma State. A graduate of the University of Arkansas, his coaching tenure was from 1984 to 1994, compiling a 62–60–3 record, including three wins in four bowl games. Jones was the Big 8 Coach of the Year in 1984 and 1992.

The Cowboys enjoyed much success and went 44-15 over five years.

Brother Jones was also an NFL assistant coach with the Miami Dolphins and Oakland Raiders from 1996 to 2006. You can still feel the Jones effect in Stillwater as his former quarterback is current Cowboy coach Mike Gundy.

Gary A. Patterson, Kansas State ’80 Brother Patterson retired from the college game with a resume most worthy of induction into the

College Football Hall-of-Fame.

The former head football coach at Texas Christian University is the Gary Patterson, Kansas State ’80 winningest in Horned Frogs’ history. From 2000 to 2021, Gary led the Horned Frogs’ to an overall 181-79 record.

Patterson has led the program back to prominence. He was guiding the program early in his tenure on a Conference carousel going from the Western Athletic (WAC), Conference USA (C-USA) the Mountain West (MWC) to their permanent home in the Big-12 Conference.

Along the way, his teams won six conference championships and nine bowl game victories— including a victory in the 2011 Rose Bowl. His 2010 squad finished the season undefeated at 13–0 after a 21–19 Rose Bowl victory over the Wisconsin Badgers, finishing with a rank of second in the final tallying of both major polls.

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The Originator of Homecoming Homecoming is a favorite event on many campuses, and they can thank Brother W. Elmer Ekblaw, Illinois ’07, with inventing the tradition in 1910 at the University of Illinois. While Baylor and Missouri both lay claim to being the first, there is no doubt that Brother Ekblaw was the originator of one of the strongest homecoming traditions in the country.

support their alma mater in all manner of sports. Some of the earliest known Acacian athletes are highlighted in Volume 4, No. 11 of the Acacia Journal (now known as the Triad), in May 1909.

Frank Lee Williams, Missouri ’07

R. Warren Roberts, Missouri Brother Roberts (initiation date unknown) was one of three members on the 1908 Tiger football team (Brother Roberts, Frank Lee Williams, and another unnamed brother), serving as a guard. In 1909, he participated on the track team in the shotput, hammer, and discus events.

After college, Warren returned to Livingston County, Missouri.

Serving as the architectural designer for the courthouse in Chillicothe that over 100 years later remains a showpeice of the county. Brother Roberts left his mark throughout the city, designing the high school and numerous other buildings.

Brother Frank Lee Williams, Missouri ’07, was a member of the Tiger Baseball Team in 1906, ’08, and ’09 and played on the football team in ’07 and ’08.

Other than participating in America’s pasttime and playing football alongside Brother R. Warren Roberts for the Missouri Tigers, little is known about Brother Williams.

Captain “Pat” Crowell, Kansas ’08

Brother Ekblaw was the editor of the Daily Illini his senior year (1910) when he and another fellow senior organized the weeklong tradition culminating in a football game. Ever since his “Eureka!” moment, the Illini homecoming has been held every year except for a hiatus in 1918 due to the influenza pandemic.

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We believe that Brother Crowell (pictured on next page) was initiated in 1908, however, the only record on file for Kansas at the time is that of a George F. Crowell. Regardless, Brother Crowell was lavished with praise from his chapter in their Journal update: “Kansas had an ever victorious football team this year, and besides winning the Missouri Valley Championship was classified third in the West. Much of the credit for this glorius record is due to one of

Harry Edward (Dick) Merrill, Purdue ’08 Brother Merrill is listed in the May 1909 Journal as Richard Merill, but upon further research, it appears as though this was a misnomer for Brother Harry E. Merrill (who also went by “Dick”) as his photo and correct name are listed in local Purdue records. Described as a “pugnacious youngster whose capacity for punishment and whose endurance seem unlimited”, Merrill played for the Boilermakers football team as a fullback and end who was praised for his ability to perservere against defenses and plunge the ball forward to move the chains.

Dick was also a member of the varsity track squad, served on the student council, and was the Captain of the ‘famous’ 1909 Tug of War team. It seems as though Brother Merrill played as many sports as he had names! our staunchest Acacia men, Captain “Pat” Crowell. His generalship and superb playing were ever the features of the game, and not in a single instance was he out-generaled or out played.”

Being in such close proximity to each other, one could wonder if they had played each other in a game - and lo and behold - they did! One of only two losses handed to the Missouri Tigers in 1908 was given by none other than Kansas! Under the steady hand and guidance of Captain “Pat” Crowell, Brother R. Warren Roberts suffered a loss to a team that is, to this day, one of their most significant rivals!

Since 2004, this rivalry has been dubbed the “Border Showdown”.

In a sense, Acacia can be credited with not only starting Homecoming, but also the rivalry between Kansas and Mizzou. It is easy to wonder how often these chapters enjoyed this game while overlooking the part they played in its beginning.

Team Acacia: A Team to Have Pride In And with that, we come full-circle to the genesis of this article. The many greats of Acacians in athletics that, at the time, were certainly notable. From undefeated seasons and bowl game wins, to turn of the century collegiate athletes that played during the early days of intercollegiate rivalries, Acacia has a storied history both on and off the field.

It is through pride in Acacia and cherishing our fraternity’s unique past that we are inspired to think of what we may accomplish in the future. Chapters today are starting eSports (video game) leagues on their campuses, creating new campus traditions, and, potentially, creating those remarkable moments that one day will be found in editions of the Triad and inspire a new generation to continue looking back.

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John W. Black Jr, Penn State ’59, (third from left), was the author of the Penn State Football Letter for nearly five decades.

By Benjamin Turconi, California ’12 When John Black traded his Marine Corps uniform for a Penn State Student ID in the fall of 1958, little did he know that he was embarking on a journey that would shape not only his own life but also the lives of countless others.

His tale is one of fraternity brotherhood, journalistic integrity, and unwavering commitment to community. John was a member with a mission to tell a story, and now it is time for his story to be told!

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The Acacia Brotherhood Black’s introduction to Acacia came through a student in his political science class. Brother Juri Niiler invited him to a dinner at the house to meet the chapter and opened the doors to a fraternity that valued more than mere social engagement.

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ful connections and brotherhood over a “drinking club” experience.

Brother Black clearly made an impression on the brothers as well, who invited him to more Acacia activities and offered him a bid to join the pledge class of the 1959 spring semester. “I moved into the house in January,” stated John, “and started one of the best experiences of my young life.” His initiation into Acacia in the early fall of 1959 marked the

“John’s lifelong commitment to Penn State and her alumni is unparalleled having served the Alumni Association in an official capacity for parts of seven decades. Through the Penn Stater Magazine, The Football Letter, and in his interactions with alumni, John became the narrator of Penn State for generations of alumni. His legacy is in the lives he touched, the people he made feel special, and the countless stories he has told that live forever as part of the lore of Dear Old State.”

Brother Black in the Press Box

–Paul Clifford, Penn State Alumni Association CEO beginning of a lifelong bond. As a brother, Black immersed himself in the fraternity’s culture, valuing the deep connections he forged.

A Pen Mightier than the Sword John’s academic journey was intertwined with an illustrious stint at the Daily Collegian newspaper.

Starting as a sports reporter his first day on campus, he quickly rose through the ranks; first as the Assistant Sports Editor as a sophomore, and eventually as the Editor-in-Chief his Junior and Senior years. His leadership in the newsroom mirrored his academic pursuits in political science, shaping a narrative that was insightful, impactful, and inspiring.

During his time as a student, he reflected the ideals of Acacia by taking an active part in the community.

Beyond University Gates Post-graduation, Black and an Acacia brother embarked on a cross-country adventure, culminating in a visit to the 1962 World’s

Fair in Seattle. This trip, marking a transition from academic life to professional endeavors, epitomized the spirit of adventure and camaraderie fostered at Acacia.

Black’s professional career began at the United States Information Agency (USIA) in Washington, D.C., where he covered significant events like Dr. Martin Luther King’s historic “I Have a Dream” speech to 100,000 people at the Lincoln Memorial; Legislative action on Capitol Hill; Presidential actions at the White House; marches and demonstrations elsewhere; etc. In 1966, he was sent to the United Nations Headquarters in New York as the United Nations’ Correspondent for USIA, covering all meetings of the General Assembly, Security Council, Economic and Social Council, Human Rights Commission, and numerous other UN organizations.

His journalistic integrity shone as he reported on pivotal moments in American history.

Return to Alma Mater In 1970, Black’s journey came full

circle as he returned to State College. Taking a job as the as the Assistant Executive Director of the Penn State Alumni Association (PSAA), he eventually became the Editor of The Penn Stater alumni magazine and was responsible for all other publications of the Association, guiding it with the same dedication he had shown at the Collegian and in the USIA. During his leadership in the PSAA, it became the largest dues-paying alumni association at any college or university in the country!

The passing of Ridge Riley in 1976, the founding editor of the Penn State Football Letter, led to Black’s stewardship of this cherished publication. His tenure, spanning decades, was marked by a commitment to preserving and enhancing this vital connection between Penn State and its alumni through a celebration of all things football.

It is likely that no other living person has been to as many Penn State Football games as Brother Black who attended hundreds of football games at home and on the road.

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John Black’s senior entry in the 1962 La Vie yearbook.

Lifelong Acacian Ties Black’s Acacia roots extended far beyond his college years. His return to State College prompted long-time Advisor at the Acacia

ter what the role, from recruiting others to be involved to serving on the board.” John shared his enthusiasm for Acacia with countless brothers and made an impact that cannot be underestimated.

“John was always there for the local chapter no matter what the role, from recruiting others to be involved to serving on the board.”

–Scott Graham, Penn State ’91

Reflections and Advice

Chapter, Dr. G. Kenneth (G.K.) Nelson, Penn State ’53, to get Brother Black involved with the current students and the Square and Compass alumni body, for which he served as President for many years after Ken Nelson’s passing. These events became cornerstones of an enduring Acacia legacy, fostering community and kinship.

Talking with other Penn State Acacians, you can tell the admiration that brothers hold for Brother Black. “John was always there for the local chapter,” said Scott Graham, Penn State ’91, “no mat-

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Reflecting on his journey so far, John struggles to pick out a singular favorite moment; his life was a mosaic of memorable experiences, each enriched by his Acacia brotherhood. His advice to current Acacia undergraduates was simple yet profound: build and maintain strong relationships. These bonds, he believed, were the foundation of a fulfilling life.

It is often said that Acacia is not just four years, but for life, and Brother John exemplifies this!

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community and the enduring legacy of fraternity brotherhood. His journey from the halls of Acacia to the broader Penn State community and beyond exemplifies a life lived with purpose, passion, and an unyielding commitment to others. He has left an indelible mark on Penn State Acacia and the State College communitiy; a legacy that any brother should be proud of: that of putting in far more than his honest share of effort.

We would like to thank the Penn State Alumni Association for permission to use images in this article and for their kind words about Brother Black. If you are a Nittany Lion interested in reading past and present Penn State Football Letters, please use this QR Code:

Join us for the 63rd Biennial Acacia Conclave!

Conclave 2024 - Phoenix, Arizona | July 31 - August 4

In honor of our 120th anniversary, Acacia Fraternity launched The Oral History Project. The primary focus of this landmark project is to collect recorded audio stories and memories from brothers like you! By preserving these firsthand accounts, we will be able to write a comprehensive history of the second generation of Acacians - a fitting follow-up to Brother Dye's, The First Half Century of Acacia. Your unique perspectives and experiences as Acacians are invaluable in documenting the rich narrative of our fraternity.

There are many ways to participate: •

If you have received a postcard or an email with a telephone number, you may call the number to speak with a dedicated representative for the Oral History Project.

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If you have received an email with an embedded link, you may go to the online site to review your information and submit a story.

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If you did not receive a postcard or email, you may call the dedicated Acacia Fraternity update line at 1-866-546-4801.

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If you are living internationally or are unable to call the update line, please email customerservice@publishingconcepts.com. PCI will send you a personalized link for you to share your written story and photo.

For additional questions, please visit acacia.org/oral-history-project or reach out to communications@acacia.org. The deadline for participation is February 1, 2024.

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NEWS & UPDATES

We have been very lucky in the past year to recruit steady numbers each semester. In spring 2023, we welcomed 4 new brothers and in this fall, we pledged 5 men and are excited for them to become brothers in mid-November.

The updates below have been submitted by chapters. If you have any questions or would like to get in touch with the chapter, please reach out to communications@acacia.org.

Additionally, we started our year off strong with three brothers attending the Acacia Leadership Academy in Indianapolis and then hosting the annual golf outing.

Recently, we had a really great homecoming and a fun brotherhood event at Kennywood. Come by and visit if you’re ever in town!

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The Arizona State chapter had a great Spring semester! We found success in philanthropy activities, and initiating a great class of 13 gentlemen.

We also had a great time hosting brotherhoods, social events, and our spring formal in Las Vegas. Fall is looking bright and we can’t wait to see what’s in store!

The Carleton Chapter has had a great 2023 year. Fall recruitment was successful with 7 members joining. During reading week, we visited the Cornell Chapter (pictured below) and greatly appreciate their hospitality! We are looking forward to our upcoming 35th Anniversary Founders’ Day on February 10th. We hope to see you there!

(as submitted by chapters during Fall 2023)

VENERABLE DEAN RONAN THOMPSON

VENERABLE DEAN MICHAEL SABOURIN

NEW AUBURN

VENERABLE DEAN ALEX HARRIS

The Auburn Acacia has continued to strengthen the brotherhood over the last semester, despite growth struggles. We continue to regularly volunteer at a local Girls Ranch as well as developing a stronger relationship with our masonic lodge. Adding one new member into the ranks, setting the foundation and goals for a huge growth focused spring semester.

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VENERABLE DEAN LUKA SAMARDZIJA

The California Chapter has been staying active this year. We have been working hard to stay involved with our community. By helping those around us, we also find better versions of ourselves. We are continuing to regularly host events like campus cleanups and forest fire prevention through clearing brush. We have also expanded our efforts to helping build homes for the growing homeless community in the Bay Area, and hosting fundraiser band nights at the fraternity house for charity.

Our influence within the school and greek community is also holding strong.

This semester we’ve had many exciting social events, including some awesome rush events like paintball and water balloon battles. Additionally, we have teamed up with some sororities for co-ed intramural sports. The active chapter has also been working hard to invite alumni back to the house. We have hosted a handful of alumni events including a gameday barbecue and band performance for the homecoming football game against OSU. Right now the chapter has 30 active members and 7 pledges. We are all looking forward to continuing to carve out the next chapter of Acacia’s history. So Live!

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VENERABLE DEAN PAUL BEZNER

While the Colorado Chapter had a rough spring 2023 term with engagement and membership issues, the chapter started the fall 2023 term very well! We were able to recruit and sign 9 pledges and are excited to initiate them at a Masonic Lodge in November. Once they are initiated, we will be at 26 members total. Lastly, we have been really enjoying the football season with some big Boulder wins!

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VENERABLE DEAN VASILIOS ZAHARIOUDAKIS

Spring 2023 was a rough semester for Cornell Acacia due to small recruitment numbers. However, the chapter was able to send brother, Derek Lao, to the Acacia Leadership Academy in August and he came back to Ithaca with tons of ideas and motivation. With the addition of the newest Live In Advisor, Zach Braswell, and this new motivation in members, the chapter was able to be more successful in fall 2023 recruitment and initiated 3 men October 20th.

The chapter is set to receive on the ground support from AHQ staff for formal recruitment and new member education January-March 2024.

all of them and look forward to their contributions to the chapter. We’ve also been very proud of our human service efforts this semester, such as when we went to the Ronald McDonald House of Eastern Iowa to provide some cleaning services and deep cleaned areas of their house (pictured below).

In addition to recruitment and our service efforts, we also have a thriving social environment which all the guys are happy about. It’s been a learning experience for our leadership to figure out how to run everything without constant house access, but we’ve been doing a good job so far and have a lot of great things coming up!

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VENERABLE DEAN MARKI NOTARDONATO

The brothers of Acacia University of Illinois are excited to add 27 new initiates to the chapter this fall and look forward to extending this to a great spring recruitment. We are excited to continue our active involvement and service on campus with another successful blood drive and repeated participation in greek philanthropy events across campus. A particular group of brothers led by Anthony Petan brought home the gold in Delta Gamma’s Anchorbowl which supports Service for Sight. We are proud of our social and philanthropic achievements this semester and look forward to a great finish to the year.

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VENERABLE DEAN MATT BELCZAK

We were proud to initiate 19 pledges in the spring semester. Our chapter won 3rd place in the biggest philanthropy event that our campus holds, winning money for our philanthropy. We also had a very successful Founders Day, where we welcomed our alumni to our new house for a celebration. We are looking forward to seeing what the future holds for our chapter.

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The chapter is facing some extreme membership struggles. Alumni advisors have stepped up recently to mitigate chapter struggles.

If you are interested in helping advise the chapter as they refocus efforts on growth, please reach out to the Chapter Advisor, Andrew Choynowski, andrewchoynowski@gmail.com.

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VENERABLE DEAN JACK OSSENKOP

The Iowa chapter is looking great this semester. We’ve had a little hiccup with the house, but we rebounded very strongly with recruiting seven pledges this fall. We’ve got high expectations for

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VENERABLE DEAN NATHANIEL HARTER

In spring 2023, the Iowa State chapter had fun participating in Greek Week and hosting a number of philanthropy events like selling Acai Bowls.

The chapter was awarded a Gold Circle for Fraternal Excellence from Iowa State FSL. The Iowa State Chapter started this semester off with sending 4 brothers to the Acacia Leadership Academy in Indianapolis, Indiana. When they got back to campus, the chapter went into full recruitment mode. The brothers felt more positive about recruitment than past years, but still saw some struggles sealing the deal. The chapter had elections in mid-October and are working on transitions and a plan of action for a full recruitment push in the spring.

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VENERABLE DEAN DOM NGUYEN

Firstly, our chapter officially received our charter in the spring semester, named the 95th chapter of Acacia. We were able to host over 40 participants for our 3rd Annual Acacia Golf tourney, raising over $5k for the ASK foundation, supporting Chapter News & Updates | WINTER 2023

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research for childhood cancer. We were able to add approximately 16 new guys to the chapter, strong dedicated men who are looking to take Acacia to the next level at JMU. We have been involved in different community service events from helping to cleanup the community to helping relocate furniture for local, less fortunate, residents.

Lastly, we were able to hold our place, once again, as the reigning champions for a philanthropy Knockerball tournament. Furthermore, in winning the tournament, we received $250 dollars as a reward, all of which was donated to the ASK foundation for childhood cancer.

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VENERABLE DEAN MASEN KINDLER

The Kansas State chapter had a stellar recruiting season and welcomed 20 new pledging members this fall. We have achieved high levels of success in many areas and are proud to share with fellow Acacians as follows: We received first place in the K-State Greek division of Homecoming. We also have hosted many speakers at chapter meetings that

enlightened our men with a broad range of topics (mental health awareness, personal finance, leadership, etc.).

Our chapter set a few goals for the semester including a 3.5 gpa, raising over $4,000 in philanthropies, growing our involvement rate from 92% of membership to 100% of our membership in campus-wide organizations, and increasing our programming from the previous semester. On behalf of our chapter, I am proud to say we are currently exceeding all of these goals and raised over $4,000 just 8 days after setting the goal.

We are very proud to have hosted our head basketball coach, Jerome Tang, twice this semester, and once to receive an award for fundraising the most money out of all the fraternities here for cancer research in 24 hours! Our current chapter gpa is at a 3.56 and all of our members are thriving in on-campus organizational involvement as well.

We seek to continue an eventful but fruitful semester with our brotherhood trip to Austin, Texas for an away football game (pictured at left), as well as hosting our annual formal event, this year located in Colorado Springs. I am very proud of our chapter so far, and excited to watch us continue to exceed expectations.

Go Cats and long live!

52 LOUISIANA STATE

VENERABLE DEAN PHILIP MELTON

The spring semester of 2023 was densely packed with events and human service. This spring was our first year since coming back on campus where we completed our Seven Days of Service with a hotdog eating contest, a carwash, volunteering at food pantries, and a day of fundraising. Throughout this week, we raised over six thousand dollars for the Baton Rouge Area Foundation, winning the IFC competition of all fraternities on campus.

This semester also featured our first ever annual alumni golf tournament – thank you to all of those who attended and made it a great time.

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already begun organizing our fall Seven Days of Service with groups like Matt Talbot and the Boys and Girls Club.

We look forward to beginning our spring rush process, and as always, So Live!

32 NORTH CAROLINA VENERABLE DEAN KENNY LIM

This past semester, the UNC-Chapel Hill Chapter of Acacia has been moving closer and closer to our charter, and we hope to achieve it at International Conclave in Arizona this summer. We have obtained 6 new members, which is a 33% increase in membership.

In the fall of this year, we welcomed 43 initiates to the chapter, bringing the chapter over 150 active members and breaking roll number 2000! Shortly after our initiation, we hosted a semi formal event and tailgate for all of our alumni and parents (pictured above). Thank you again for those of you who stopped by, the chapter always enjoys meeting the brothers who walked LSU before us. Alumni, be on the lookout for more events this spring like a golf tournament, 5k race, and general social events coming up. So Live and Geaux Tigers!

Throughout this year, we have hosted many successful social events. Our social events are helping us spread the ideals of Acacia throughout campus and market ourselves to potential new members. We plan on having a strong class of new members in the second semester, which is one step closer to our charter. In addition, we are utilizing our new house and are currently working with nationals to secure the house for the long term.

If you are looking to help our up-and-coming chapter, please do not hesitate to reach out!

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VENERABLE DEAN NATE BRADY

Overall, the Millersville chapter had a very successful Spring Semester of 2023. We were able to initiate 4 new members. We held many fundraising and human service events such as our annual Pepper an Acacian, blood drives with the Red Cross, and The Salvation Army at the end of the fall.

We had a successful Founders’ Day as well and enjoyed reconnected with some of our alumni. Recently, we have also worked on bettering the relationship with our local Masonic Lodge by volunteering with them. I am very proud of our chapter and excited for our future.

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VENERABLE DEAN DAMON BENNETT

42 OHIO

VENERABLE DEAN RYAN JUNKO

The Nebraska chapter is proud of our work so far this semester! After a summer full of facility renovations, our fall has kicked off with great success.

The Ohio Chapter has experienced a thrilling past few months. We’ve welcomed 17 new brothers and successfully raised over $10,500 for vital causes, including testicular cancer research, The 412 Foundation, and a local women’s shelter.

We hosted our second annual Pie an Acacian philanthropy event, raising over $1,400 for Shriners Hospitals. During homecoming week we celebrated the 100th anniversary of Memorial Stadium, and competed in several competitions.

Additionally, we proudly emerged as champions in the Ohio Greek Homecoming Challenge, triumphing over all other chapters in flag football, banner painting, canned food drive, and trivia.

We currently have plans for a winter formal, and we have

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we’ve made substantial enhancements to our chapter house, providing our brothers with a home they can take pride in. Looking ahead, we’re excited to build on these achievements and make an even greater impact in our community and our chapter. So Live!

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VENERABLE DEAN ROB WALKLEY

Greetings from Columbus! Despite a surge of membership through 2021-2022, we have seen a downward trend in numbers and member engagement this fall 2023. While we have a number of members on the roster, they are mostly all seniors and this means recruitment must be our top priority in order to sustain the chapter. If you have any interest in helping with the chapter, please reach out to our Chapter Advisor, Dale Downie, at daledownie@gmail.com.

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CHAPTER & ASSOCIATE CHAPTER CLOSURES NEVADA - LAS VEGAS While not a final closure, expansion efforts are being paused at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas for the time being in order to focus on existing chapters and associate chapters. After the sudden passing of the Venerable Dean, who was leading efforts after the initial push for expansion, the remaining members of the chapter were unable to continue. We hope to resume expansion efforts at this campus in the near future in order to grow our presence in the western states.

VENERABLE DEAN MATTHEW LITTLE

The Oregon State Chapter recently inducted their biggest pledge class in 6 years, and currently have 22 outstanding pledges. The chapter now has 60 members, with 38 initiates and 22 pledges. The chapter is still eager to grow, and is planning on doing informal recruitment in January at the start of the next term.

The chapter continues to excel in community service and philanthropy work, and recently won the Blood Drop Award, given to the fraternity who donates the most blood and volunteer hours at the American Red Cross Blood Drive on campus. The chapter is planning a philanthropy cornhole tournament with sororities on campus, and will be organizing Acacia Claus for the first time in our history!

The chapter recently put on an extremely successful poker tournament for alumni and Acacia dads over our homecoming weekend, helping bring in funds to help with house furnishing and upkeep. The chapter will continue to work to network with more Oregon State alumni as we start planning for our centennial event this upcoming spring!

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VENERABLE DEAN ROCCO BOGNET

It has been an eventful start to the school year for the Brothers of Acacia’s Shin Chapter. This past weekend we invited our Dads to the house for our first Dads Weekend. We enjoyed hot dogs & hamburgers while playing corn hole, it was a fun weekend for everyone.

Our main focus for the fall semester is, of course, to continuously work hard to raise money for the biggest philanthropy event, THON, and look forward to the initiation of our Fall ’23 pledge class.

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VENERABLE DEAN JARED YOUNG

Spring 2023 was an exciting time of new growth and change in our chapter. We initiated 10 new brothers which made 25 on the year, a new record for our chapter in recent history. Socially, we have grown as we made a name for ourselves with live music functions, philanthropy events, and thanks to the generous donations of our chapter’s alumni were able to get a new cart and compete well at Grand Prix.

This year we also have many active members on campus with a brother serving as Vice President of the Student Body and several members in prestigious campus organizations like Mortar Board.

Internally, we also improved by reevaluating the bylaws for the chapter to ensure we consistently hold our chapter accountable and restructure to better accommodate our growing chapter’s organizational needs. Between our improved social standing and more structured internal processes, our chapter morale has strengthened greatly and we were well set up to succeed and continue to improve this Fall.

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VENERABLE DEAN SEAN HURLEY

The Rensselaer Chapter has started this semester by hitting the ground running. We began with our yearly retreat to recuperate from the summer, and strengthen the ties of friendship we cherish with one another. During our retreat, we drew up plans for better and more frequent brotherhood events, as well as increased our plans for service hours. Our goal for the semester is 15 hours per person, and we’re almost at 10 hours each already. For us, Human Service is not just a motto, it’s a must

recognition, focus will be placed on growing our numbers with help from the local alumni, headquarters team, and working with campus partners. We are looking forward to the spring and growing the Texas Associate Chapter

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VENERABLE DEAN ALEC LOVELESS

Spring semester for the Trine Chapter went great. We ended up with 3 new members last spring and are excited for them to join our ranks!

This puts our current membership stand at 18 active members with 2 pledges this semester, and we also have one active overseas on a study abroad program in Spain!

The biggest achievement we had during the semester was raising a little over $1,000 for ‘Acacia Cares’ which is where we raise money and donate school supplies to our local school. All of our actives reached the goal of 12 philanthropy hours for the semester as well.

We had some moving around in positions but our current Junior Dean wants to place a strong focus on alumni and brotherhood events – we currently have plans for spring 2024 to have an alumni event in Indianapolis which is set to be on March 16th.

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VENERABLE DEAN NICHOLAS SCHLICHTING

The St. Cloud State chapter has had a very busy and fulfilling semester this fall. We have recruited the largest pledge class our chapter has seen in years with 12 young men who are all excited and eager to become gentlemen of Acacia, and future leaders in the community.

We successfully held our 3rd annual Car Smash fundraiser which saw higher numbers than the previous year. Our annual philanthropy event Trick-or-Canning where we raise non-perishable food for the SCSU Food Pantry was successful raising more food than prior years, but also incredibly fun and fulfilling for all the members.

With the semester coming to an end, we have been focusing on keeping our grades and energy up so that every member can finish the semester strong.

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VENERABLE DEAN SEBASTIAN ASTRAN

The Texas Chapter has faced some struggles in the past semester, but is looking forward to strong growth and development in the spring. After taking the next step towards university

The Washington State Chapter has had a great fall semester so far! The chapter is excited to report that we currently have a pledge class of 13 members and are looking forward to initiating them this November.

Our senior dean, Blake Schmidt, has worked hard on making sure the pledging process adequately prepares our pledges for the rigors and responsibilities of being active members of Acacia.

As we move past homecoming week, we look forward to our philanthropy event, Acaciadilla, coming at the end of October. Last semester we were able to raise over $1200, and we are hoping to increase that even further this semester.

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VENERABLE DEAN SPENCER STONE

In the Spring of 2023, the Wisconsin Chapter of Acacia initiated 14 new members, bringing our total membership to 95 active members. Last semester the brother hosted successful philanthropy events like Polar Plunge, raising money for Alzheimer’s awareness.

Another hit was our first ever Acaciadilla, raising money for The Wounded Warriors Project.

This fall we have inducted another 20 members into our chapter and are excited for the semester ahead. As we look forward to another semester of brotherhood in Madison we want to remind alumni about Founders’ Weekend, look out for information to come soon.

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The Black & Gold Brigade recognizes leadership gifts from members whose contributions to the Foundation totaled more than $1,000. 151 Acacians and friends of Pythagoras made gifts of $1,000 or more between July 1, 2022 and June 30, 2023. Thank you! $200,000 & Above Daniel R. Lang, Northwestern #^

W. Jeffrey Neal, Kansas State #†(6) David W. Zier, Oregon State ^ Mark J. Ladd, Illinois # $50,000 to $75,000 David M. Lemke, Wisconsin #^ Ernest W. Scheerer, Purdue #^ Charles F. Martin III, Purdue #^ William A. Utic, Cornell #^ Robert J. Barlow, Indiana ^†(1) Daryl J. Woodard, Illinois ^ Lance M. Landes, Indiana *^ Jeffrey D. Cary, Illinois Wesleyan #^ $20,000 to $49,999 Jay E. King, Indiana ^†(1) Dewayne E. Ullsperger, Nebraska # Amos D. Meyers, Jr., Shippensburg # Robert E. Walberg, Illinois *^ Russell E. Frew, Indiana #^ Leonard W. Kearney, Oregon State ^ Michael A. Conniff, Illinois ^ Richard I. Williams, Grand Valley State # George C. Mansfield IV, Indiana ^ Robert E. Garrow, Indiana #^ Wayne A. Beeder, New Hampshire # John B. Lane, Vermont # $15,000 to $19,999 Rollin J. Smith, Kansas State ^ $2,000 to $2,999 George E. Hansell, Purdue ^ Arman Paymai, California ^ Gerald C. Cook, Shippensburg #^ $10,000 to $14,999 Phillip S. Sutton, Ohio State #^ Diana Smith, Friend of Acacia *# Jeffrey T. Boaz, Illinois Wesleyan #^†(1) Larry E. Schroeder, Georgia #^ Michael L. Rollins, Washington # Robert G. Travnicek, Kansas # Michael C. Tu, California # Steven B. Cutshall, Purdue #^ Christopher U. Shadix, California ^ Brock P. Nolan, Indiana ^ Dennis L. Hudson, Illinois *^ Fredrick C. Garrott, Illinois ^ James W. Moyers, Louisiana State ^ George F. Rapp, Indiana ^ Arlo E. Sommers, Ohio State ^ Leonard & IIona Ling Foundation ^ Philip G. Bright, Purdue ^ Robert E. Roberson, Illinois Wesleyan #^ $5,000 to $9,999 Scott H. Meyer, St. Cloud State #^ Darold W. Larson, Washington Joseph M. Orlesh, Jr., Louisiana State # State #^†(1&16) Robert L. Hurni, Ohio State #^ Kris R. Lutt, Nebraska #^ Curtis R. Waltz, Wisconsin ^ Per Hilmo, Washington State #^ William M. Thornton, Ohio State #^ David L. Ferguson, Indiana #^†(1) Marcus W. Mountford, Kansas State #^ Jed W. Morris, Washington State #^ Alan B. Scher, Wisconsin #^ Craig A. Hubbell, Washington # Daniel D. Bayston, Illinois ^ Brian S. Strayer, Ohio State # Christopher B. Carpentier, Indiana #^ John W. Wedgwood, Purdue #^ Michael J. Oakes, Indiana #^†(1) Oregon State Alumni Chapter #^ Thomas A. Smith, Kansas *^ Aaron P. Darcy, Indiana ^ Charles A. Paulson, Kansas State # Brian R. Durst, Wisconsin #^ Steven A. Verzwyvelt, Jr., Louisiana Randolph K. Shoup, Indiana ^ State ^ Timothy L. Bray, Indiana ^ Ron Gebhardtsbauer, Penn State # Jeffrey D. Peotter, Illinois *^ David A. Fruchey, Purdue #^ Morgan J. Lynge, Jr., Illinois ^ Clifford D. Nelsen, Indiana ^ $1,000 to $1,999 Robert R. Myers, Jr., Stephen F. Austin #^ Andrew Jee, Oregon State #^ Thomas S. Hartman, Washington State ^ Anonymous Kenneth A. Christenson, Washington $3,000 to $4,999 State #^ Byron A. Tabor, Iowa #^ Steven L. Smith, Washington State ^ Gregory J. Hamer, Sr., Louisiana State # Daniel B. Williams, California #^ James L. McFarland, Wisconsin #^ Lance K. Yokota, California #^ John F. Beering, Purdue #^ George W. Sorrells III, Indiana # Guy G. Gebhardt, Illinois Wesleyan #^ James N. Katsaounis, Ohio #^ David R. Quick, Rensselaer #^ George T. Abed, Oregon State ^ Michael P. Fillman, Western Ontario # Gregory L. Crosby, Purdue *^

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Dwyte E. Brooks, Sr., Northwestern # Joel J. Rogers, Wisconsin #^ Aaron R. Beattie, Washington State #^ Terrance A. Ruona, Louisiana State #^ Daniel T. Walker, Jr., Illinois #^ Richard T. Freije, Jr., Purdue #^ Michael S. Weber, Iowa State #^ Steven J. Reed, Indiana ^ Harold D. Zarr, Jr., Iowa State #^ John C. Davis, New Hampshire #^ John F. Hoffner, Purdue #^†(1) William H. Hernstadt, Rensselaer # James S. Grant, Washington State #^ Justin M. Kaplan, Carleton # Amazonsmile Foundation # Thomas S. Altvater, Central Missouri State # Ronald T. Hopkins, Syracuse # Martin T. McKnight, Oregon State #^ Michael A. Howard, Oregon State #^ Eric J. Milbrandt, Iowa State #^ Nicholas Partipilo, Illinois Wesleyan #^ Woodrow W. Mann, Arkansas # Robert C. Merritt, Cornell # Stewart L. Burger, Cornell # Gretchen N. Vik, Friend of Acacia *^†(15) Brenda S. Miller, Friend of Acacia *^ Paul Dennis, Friend of Acacia *^ Max B. Whitney, Illinois ^ Everett R. Patterson, Illinois ^ P. Brent Song, Illinois Wesleyan *#^ Joseph D. Rivera, Illinois Wesleyan #^ Paul F. Witt, Illinois Wesleyan # Thomas C. Cornwell, Indiana ^ Scott J. Houston, Indiana # Travis J. Bowie, Kansas State # William M. Riley, Jr., Kansas State #^ Lanny R. Brent, Kansas State # Dale E. Redman, Louisiana State # Calvin J. Hansen, Nebraska ^ Eugene B. Pflughaupt, Northwestern # Donald S. Wilson, Northwestern # Bert T. Wion, Oklahoma State # James B. Goritsan, Oregon State ^ Herbert M. Andrews, Penn State # Douglas A. Gormley, Purdue # L. David Waibel, Purdue # James E. Hayes, Purdue # Paul E. Householder, Purdue ^ Robert L. Zell, Purdue #^ John R. Campbell, Purdue *^ Robert J. Lieblein, Shippensburg # John H. Peper, Texas #^ Lowry L. Tims, Texas # Jack R. Anderson, Washington State *^ Alan S. Tai, Washington State #

Foundation Donors Acacia Fraternity and the Acacia Fraternity Foundation express their sincerest thanks to the following donors for their support during the last fiscal year. Your contributions to the Foundation ensure that the Fraternity realizes its vision of providing training, support and guidance to every undergraduate member.

Annual Fund - July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2023 2023 Acacia Leadership Academy

$750 to $999 Bernal R. Woodward, Syracuse # J. Scott Cleland, Ohio #^ Larry B. Forsland, Minnesota #^ Anthony D. Little, Oregon State ^ William E. Turner, Miami of Ohio # Andrew G. Long, Indiana #^ Dale W. Weber, Iowa State #^ Daniel A. Luttner, Penn State #^ Steven R. Etter, California of PA #^ Richard E. McNees, Indiana #^ Rodger L. Merz, Nebraska # Michael A. Frucci, Washington State #^ $500 to $749 Patrick R. Brentin, Washington State #^ Devin E. Johnson, Iowa #^ Patrick W. McGovern, Indiana #^ Mason Grittman, Kansas State #^ F. Howard Halderman, Purdue # John P. Wagner, Purdue #^ Iowa State University ^ John H. Stretcher, Kansas State #^ Kenneth O. Egger, Purdue ^ Scott N. Settle, Washington State ^ Eric A. Rasmussen, Purdue # Richard S. Rasmussen, California #^ Russell J. Suprek, California of PA #^ James J. McDermott, Illinois Wesleyan #^ Alan D. Hoffman, Iowa State ^ Jay A. Barriss, New Hampshire # Michael A. Koler, Ohio State # William E. Swigart, Indiana #^ Randall M. McCullough, Illinois Wesleyan #^ Dale M. Wells, Oregon State ^ Robert D. Paine, Washington State ^ Frank A. Curl, Arkansas # Justin Baker, Friend of Acacia *^ Kristi Hardin, Friend of Acacia *^ Lorraine Scott, Friend of Acacia *#†(9) Robert A. Lincicome, Illinois # Brian J. Gansmann, Illinois # Mark A. Best, Illinois Wesleyan *#^ James G. Marsden, Illinois Wesleyan # R. Lee Christie, Illinois Wesleyan # Bruce D. Watkins, Indiana ^ John L. Tompkins, Indiana ^ Aaron L. Morrow, Iowa #^ Gary J. Haag, Kansas State # Thomas C. Macy, Nebraska ^ Forrest G. Critchfield, Nebraska # Peter A. Brown, New Hampshire #^ Robert E. Oswald, Northwestern #

William C. Schmitt, Ohio State # Todd A. Baker, Oregon State # Dennis C. Rasmussen, Oregon State #^ Michael D. Zumwalt, Oregon State ^ Harold J. Britton, Oregon State *^ Kenneth J. Warner, Penn State *#^ Craig S. Huse, Penn State # Todd J. Sheffler, Pittsburgh-Johnstown # Anthony A. Jung, Purdue # Thomas A. Smith, Purdue ^ David C. Salyers III, Purdue ^ John C. Barber, Purdue # Christopher D. Jordan, Purdue ^ Eric D. Corti, Purdue ^ David E. Thoma, Purdue ^ Raymond E. Reusser, Purdue ^ Edward F. Wagner, Jr., Purdue ^ Andrew J. Fairbanks, Purdue *^ Mark L. Hildebrand, Purdue ^ David N. Tilson, Purdue *^ Ernesto P. Avellana, Purdue ^ Sean P. Malone, Purdue *^ David V. Mann, Purdue # Matthew Gambardella, Rensselaer # Rene A. Garza, Texas # C. F. K. Cole, Texas # Zilmon F. Smith, Texas #^ Charles J. Van Antwerp, Trine #^ Joseph A. Homans, Washington State # Peter A. Spadoni, Washington State *^ Dwight E. Small, Washington State ^ Bradford K. Oxford, Washington State # Randy D. Shipman, Wyoming # Ohio Acacia Alumni Association # $250 to $499 Patrick K. Awadjie, Washington State # Ryan L. Dato, Oregon State ^ J. Thomas Forbes, Indiana #^ Paul A. Larson, Northwestern #^ Donald A. Pizer, Penn State # John H. Ray, Washington State #^ Stephen C. Snow, Wyoming # Albert A. Lucenti III, Illinois State # Blake J. Hutchison, Wisconsin #^ Mark A. Christiansen, California #^ Justin Cardisco, Nebraska # Benjamin B. Turconi, California #^ John A. Rosso, Arizona # James A. Palmer, Indiana ^†(1) Roger A. Nealis, Indiana #^ Hal D. Hanes, Indiana #^†(1) Gerald G. Freeman, Michigan # Paul D. Tamura, Oregon State ^ Donald R. Hoskins, Oregon State ^ Gordon D. Olson, Washington State ^

Robert K. Hampe, Washington State ^ John A. Powers, Illinois ^ Gregory W. Sayler, Penn State #^†(3) Neal E. Brown, Washington State #^ Steven D. Ireland, California of PA ^ Timothy J. Cobert, Illinois Wesleyan #^ Thomas E. Bolman, Miami of Ohio # Paul A. Weglage, Ohio State #^ Charles L. Meyer, Oregon State ^ Bruce H. Doelling, Purdue ^ Robert R. Halderman, Purdue # Jay W. Williams, Illinois Wesleyan #^ Max F. Spaulding, Indiana ^ Thomas P. Hennelly, Indiana ^ Scott R. Chakan, Indiana ^ Craig T. Eihl, Indiana ^ Jeremy N. Davis, Iowa State #^ Thomas C. Kipfer, Sr., Ohio State ^ Stefan R. McIntyre, Ohio State ^ Brian C. Behrends, Oregon State ^ Matthew S. Goodlett, Oregon State ^ Seth A. Holst, Penn State #^ Darrell L. Barr, Penn State # Richard R. Harro, Penn State ^ Steven R. Hill, Purdue ^ Kevin T. May, Wisconsin #^ Jose R. Sanchez, Jr., UCLA #^ Keith M. Bushey, Indiana # Carol Toda, Friend of Acacia *^ Eric S. Muff, Nebraska # James D. Weaver, Indiana ^ Christian P. Taulli, Louisiana State # Randolph S. Friedman, California # Patrick A. Smith, Colorado # Howard S. Zwiefel III, Cornell #^ Jean Markel, Friend of Acacia *^ Max N. Schmidt, Illinois ^ Ralph R. Herrick, Illinois #^ Steven C. Swan, Illinois Wesleyan # Scott A. Lakin, Indiana #^†(1) Mark E. Hackbarth, Indiana #^†(1) James M. Davis, Indiana ^ Thomas J. Boagni, Louisiana State # Samuel R. Lolan, Louisiana State # Craig S. Johnson, Louisiana State # James S. Nichols, Jr., Oregon State #^ Kenneth W. Wong, Purdue #^ Paul D. Yoder, Trine #^†(4) Clifford J. Monlux, Washington State #^ John P. Pribble, Washington State #^ Robert W. Williamson, Washington State # Christopher L. Strommen, Wisconsin ^ Terry A. Lesch, Texas #^ Donald C. Milford, Oregon State *^ (Continued on next page...)

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Foundation Donors Robert E. Davis, Iowa State ^ Eric B. Johnson, Missouri # Andrea Petri, Friend of Acacia #^ Jeffrey B. Warner, Iowa #^ Alan K. Leahigh, Illinois Wesleyan #^ Stephen M. Golden, Boston # Susan Larson, Friend of Acacia # Joseph H. Marshall, California # Alan R. Hirasuna, California ^ John T. Brethauer, California ^ Bill A. Hanse, Friend of Acacia *# Tina L. Schlichting, Friend of Acacia *^ James A. Youngquist, Illinois #^ Robert A. Milani, Illinois # Robert J. Svatos, Illinois # David L. Kuhn, Illinois ^ Robert M. Terrell, Illinois State # Terry R. Black, Illinois Wesleyan # Daniel A. Stinson, Indiana #^†(1) John F. Zubak, Indiana ^ Arthur H. McElwee, Indiana ^ Albert M. Donato III, Indiana #^†(1) Kevin M. Bol, Indiana ^ Michael O. Keating, Indiana # Thomas O. Schoellkopf, Indiana ^ Matthew O’Doherty, Indiana of PA ^ Leslie C. Young, Iowa ^ David M. Arnburg, Iowa State # Darwin K. Klein, Kansas State #^ John P. Barr, Louisiana State #^ Martin E. Amundson, Michigan ^ John R. Lloyd, Minnesota # Hollis W. Rademacher, Minnesota # Brad D. Cleeton, Missouri # Douglas R. Walker, Nebraska # James B. McNay, Northern Colorado # Robert L. Childers, Northern Colorado # Tipu S. Puri, Northwestern # Richard W. Curry, Ohio # Brian A. Kleiner, Oregon State ^ Benjamin J. Coleman, Oregon State ^ Britt W. Thomas, Oregon State ^ David W. Schutt, Oregon State ^ H. Alan Weisel, Penn State # Donald C. Clagett, Penn State # Michael V. Pirrotta, Penn State ^ Andrew R. Barton, PittsburghJohnstown *# Michael A. Donato, Purdue *^ James E. Southwood, Purdue ^ Ryan J. Laurent, Purdue ^ Howard L. White, Purdue # Richard R. Halderman, Purdue # Kerry W. Skelton, Purdue #^ William T. Siegle, Rensselaer # Richard A. Gump, Jr., Texas # Walter E. Demond, Texas # Bradley F. Hall, Texas *# Anthony T. Rossano, Washington # Thomas J. White, Washington State ^ Allen N. Johnson, Washington State ^ Kyle S. Lindsley, Washington State ^ Michael S. See, Washington State #^ Brent T. LaPointe, Wisconsin *^

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$150 to $249 David R. Paules, Wyoming # Michael J. Morrow, Washington State #^ Jeffrey J. Eller, Washington State ^ Alan H. Woodward, Oregon State ^ Benjamin L. Watkins, Oregon State *^ Eric C. Bingen, Wisconsin ^ Steven A. Nocera, Ohio State ^ Joshua J. Gannon, Oregon State # Ian E. Finn, California of PA ^ Stephen R. Deal, California of PA ^ Mark S. Gamis, Iowa ^ Michael B. McLean, Wisconsin *^ William C. Andrae, Wisconsin ^ Kurt E. Johnson, Wisconsin #^ Brian S. Hamilton, Rensselaer #^ Joel L. Baum, Michigan # Robert E. Jacobsen, California # Douglas W. Rodgers, California # Ernesto Espinoza, California # Christopher L. Newell, California of PA *#^ Daniel T. Edwards, California of PA ^ Jack W. McEwen, Jr., California of PA *^ John R. Hice, Cincinnati # Albert C. Kemper, Colorado State # David A. Gorelick, Cornell ^ Paul A. Meschler, Franklin # William A. Wood, Friend of Acacia *^†(5) Howard G. Pratt, Illinois # David L. Mari, Illinois # Joseph E. Mayse, Illinois State #^ Mack E. Wootton, Indiana #^ Thomas E. Mueller, Indiana ^†(1) Matthew H. Hanson, Indiana ^ Ronald M. Finnigan, Indiana ^†(1) Barnard P. Barnes, Indiana ^ James P. Clark, Indiana ^†(1) Charles W. Jarrett, Jr., Indiana ^†(1) Christopher J. Berry, Iowa # Christopher W. Knapp, Iowa State #^ Henry C. Lagrange, Louisiana State ^ Merrill G. Smith, Miami of Ohio # Tomislav A. Marincic, Michigan # Edward A. Cunnington, Minnesota # David L. Bardal, Minnesota # Jason J. Gass, Missouri # Robert E. George, Nebraska # Stephen R. Gold, Nebraska #^ Richard B. Cassin, New Hampshire #^ Kevin C. Maguire, New Hampshire # Jason P. Jeffords, New Hampshire # Paul D. Borchardt, Oklahoma #^ Robert C. Rupe, Oregon State #^ Deane E. Allin, Oregon State ^ James H. Fleming, Oregon State ^ Charles J. Kinzel, Oregon State ^ Gary W. Lund, Oregon State ^ Lauren B. Meiswinkel, Penn State # Todd J. Zabaglo, Penn State *# Carrol P. Crombie, Penn State # Richard W. Hegarty, Penn State # Jerome A. Stephens, Jr., PittsburghJohnstown #

Dennis E. Davis, Purdue #^ Richard L. Fowler, Jr., Rensselaer ^ Keith C. Davis, Texas *# Bruce A. VanSkiver, Washington State ^ David A. Della, Washington State *#^ Brett C. Thomas, Washington State #^ Cayd E. Erickson, Oregon State ^ Stephen K. Anderson, Oregon State ^ Robert W. Hentges, Washington State #^ Richard C. Appel, California of PA ^ James P. May, Washington State #^ Jonathan B. Logan, Nebraska *# Joel C. Ornstein, Oregon State *#^ Scranton G. Thomas, Oregon State #^ John F. Thompson, Rensselaer # Eric L. Nygren, Oregon State ^ Terry L. Thoem, Iowa State #^ Michael J. Lembo, Rensselaer #^ John C. York, Indiana ^ Kim C. Kohlmeier, Indiana #^ David P. Fogler, Indiana ^†(1) Gregory Emily, Indiana ^ Richard Bella, Indiana ^†(1) Robert J. Kuehnau, Jr., Indiana #^ Alexander Taylor, Iowa ^ James R. White, Mississippi State # Sergio A. Diaz, Jr., Nevada - Las Vegas *# Rollins L. Janetos, New Hampshire #^ Gregory M. Horvath, Ohio State #^ Mark P. Ruzomberka, Penn State # Jeffrey A. Scroggs, Purdue ^ James F. Smith II, Purdue #^ Michael I. Nabel, Rensselaer # David A. Prosser, Shippensburg # Stephen G. Lappin, Texas #^ Reid A. Ahlf, Washington State ^ William A. Hammer, Washington State ^ Patrick C. Mitchell, Washington State ^ Daniel L. Tesch, Washington State *#^ Warren L. Anderson, Washington State # Jack O. Davis, Washington State ^ Peter S. Sechler, Washington State ^ $100 to $149 Carroll J. Washington, Jr., Colorado ^ Patrick B. Machus, Washington #^ Thomas E. Helms, Washington State ^ Ryan D. Zumbach, Iowa State # Chris W. Deveny, Washington State *^ Bryan L. Downs, California of PA ^ Eric C. Hawkes, Oregon State #^ Peter G. Vierthaler, Washington State ^ Tracey S. Ramirez, Washington State ^ Thomas W. McDougal, Washington State ^ Bernd A. Schmutzer, Long Beach State # Daniel R. Barr, Michigan #

Donations Listed for Fiscal Year Starting July 1, 2022 and Ending June 30, 2023

Listing of Memorial Gifts †(1) Christ Drossos, Jr., Indiana †(2) Austin C. Cleaves & Gary L Carrier, Vermont †(3) G. Kenneth Nelson, Penn State †(4) Robert E. Burns, Trine †(5) Paul E. Householder, Purdue †(6) David J. Allen, Indiana †(7) Donald L Bundy, Washington †(8) Eric R. Thornton, Syracuse †(9) Frank W. Scott, Jr., Washington †(10) James G. Walbolt, Iowa

James A. Moore, Ohio State #^ Corey A. Rogers, Washington ^ Jared J. Christenson, Washington # Vito C. Ferrante, California of PA ^ Gayle E. Fitzsimons, Colorado # Roger D. Elliott, Illinois Wesleyan #^ Stanley A. Roberts, Oregon State ^ Jonathan B. Morrow, Oregon State ^ Kyle F. Clancy, Oregon State *^ Kenneth J. Manning, Oregon State ^ Alan M. Jesse, Oregon State ^ Francis E. Jagiella III, Purdue #^†(1) Edward J. Cardinal, California # David M. Steele, California # David J. Engeldinger, Wisconsin ^ Digital Pix Composites # John T. Powell, Iowa #^ William J. Feth, Cornell #^ Jeffrey P. Woodcock, Wisconsin ^ Rodney S. Brown, Indiana # John N. Davis, Penn State # Michael A. Jutras, Texas # William J. Tinnell, Texas # Kevin D. Church, Colorado #^ Richard H. Sands, Michigan # Richard J. LaPorte, Indiana #^ James A. Lehman, Oregon State *^ Matthew G. Lehman, Oregon State ^ Michael G. Krecklow, Oregon State ^ John M. Willis, Oregon State ^ Robert E. Hunt, Jr., Washington #†(7) Gary L. Stansbery, Ohio # Frank R. Roper, Southern California # Robert B. Smith, Illinois # PayPal Giving Fund # Rubent Rajendran, Illinois State # John I. Ford III, California of PA #^ P. Roger Pankey, Arizona # Ryan S. Ozenbaugh, Arizona State # Sam E. Gibson, Arkansas # Thomas F. Treat, Arkansas # W. Neil Maynard, Arkansas # Russell E. Fleck, Cal Poly-Pomona # Mark D. Zaslove, California *^ D. Evan Williams, California # Joseph G. Hersko, California # Richard H. Pland, California # Michael J. Bolton, California # Michael A. Pisco, California of PA ^ Dennis C. Gibbons, Jr., California of PA *^ Bertram J. Forsyth, California of PA *^ Richard J. Rubican, California of PA ^ Logan N. Gleason, California of PA ^ Matthew R. Nebel, California of PA ^ * First-Time AFF Donor

†(11) Jerry G. Lear, Oregon State †(12) John H. Morrison, Jr., Michigan †(13 Jerry W. Crossett, Iowa State †(14) John P. Howe, Syracuse †(15) Larry R. Clapper, Purdue †(16) Lester N. Liebel, Washington State †(17) Robert E. Jepson, Kansas State †(18) Robert T. Franson, Cornell †(19) Steven M. Bartz, Illinois †(20) Ruel E. Blackley, Oklahoma State †(21) John R. Kaufman, Penn State

Nikolas Lukic, California of PA ^ Willie D. Gaither, Central Missouri State # Richard W. Blowers, Central Missouri State # Michael J. Collins, Central Oklahoma # Joel E. Weaver, Cincinnati # James E. Muehleisen, Colorado # Wesley G. Clark, Colorado # Ryan M. Louvar, Colorado # John R. Moritz, Colorado ^ Robert W. Le Veau, Colorado # Holly H. Holliday, Colorado State # Joshua D. Roth, Cornell # Paul G. Molnar, Cornell # Michael J. Ciaraldi, Cornell #^ John M. Abeles, Cornell # Oscar Gendrop Espinosa, Cornell #^ Gayle E. Buroker, Evansville # Myron A. Levine, Franklin # Constantine A. Paramantgis, Friend of Acacia *^†(1) Mary A. Franson, Friend of Acacia *#†(18) Patrick A. Quinn, Friend of Acacia *^ Karen L. Morrison, Friend of Acacia *#†(12) Julieann W. Lear, Friend of Acacia *^†(11) Jody Bailey, Friend of Acacia *^ Margery Katz, Friend of Acacia *^ Nancy Donnelly, Friend of Acacia *#†(17) Sherry Burnside, Friend of Acacia *^†(5) Steven A. Gamble, Georgia # John A. Notardonato, Illinois #†(19) Benjamin R. Onken, Illinois # David R. Banner, Illinois # John S. Redding, Illinois # Ryan J. Ferguson, Illinois State ^ Stanley C. Dulkoski, Illinois Wesleyan ^ James F. Hendricks, Illinois Wesleyan #^ Jeffrey N. Curto, Illinois Wesleyan ^ Roger N. Cavitt, Illinois Wesleyan # Phillip T. Wilson, Illinois Wesleyan # Harrison W. Freeland, Illinois Wesleyan ^ Richard W. Whyte, Illinois Wesleyan # Gregory A. White, Indiana # James A. Lavanchy, Indiana ^ Jefferey A. Hilligoss, Indiana *^†(1) Jeffrey A. Lindauer, Indiana ^ John A. Siegel, Indiana ^ Mark A. Musser, Indiana *^

# Exceptional Fund/Current Use Gifts

Rex A. Neal II, Indiana ^†(1) Scott A. Daugherty, Indiana # Mark B. Juleen, Indiana *^ Phillip B. Stephens, Indiana ^†(1) Ted B. Shuel, Indiana ^ Napoleon C. Pozulp, Indiana ^ Michael D. Findley, Indiana ^ Brant E. Lieske, Indiana ^ Dean E. Schilling, Indiana *^ James E. Riddle, Indiana ^ Jason E. Firebaugh, Indiana ^ John E. Seeber, Indiana ^ Max E. Skirvin, Indiana # Ronald E. Carter, Indiana ^†(1) Troy E. Lutes, Indiana ^ William E. Hammonds, Indiana ^ Todd F. Keiser, Indiana ^ David H. Anderson, Indiana *# Paul J. Krackhardt, Indiana *^ Chase L. Duncan, Indiana *^†(1) Gordon L. Kester, Indiana ^ Robert L. Holloway, Indiana ^ Scott L. Timmons, Indiana ^†(1) Jason M. Swathwood, Indiana #^ John M. King, Indiana ^†(1) Justin M. Hendricks, Indiana ^ John P. Rogers, Indiana # Todd P. Thornton, Indiana ^ Charles R. Humphrey, Indiana *^ Kenneth R. Whitelaw, Indiana # Lowell R. Wilkins, Indiana # Thomas S. Everett, Indiana ^ John W. Dyar, Indiana # Kenneth J. Anderson, Iowa # Raymond L. Rash, Iowa # Doug M. Wilson, Iowa *^ Greg M. Hilbert, Iowa #†(10) Jason R. Taylor, Iowa ^ Robert D. Howlett, Iowa State #^ Gary L. Ruegsegger, Iowa State #†(13) Larry P. Yarham, Iowa State # Randall C. Bell, Kansas # Derek D. Dawes, Kansas State # James M. Hoenscheidt, Kansas State # Thomas A. Bejarano, Long Beach State # Dale E. Brandon, Long Beach State # William K. Mawhorter, Long Beach State # James D. Worrell, Louisiana State # Charles F. Jones III, Louisiana State # Calvin K. McMurray, Louisiana State # William R. Picard II, Louisiana State # David A. Luecke, Miami of Ohio #

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Foundation Donors Brian C. Montgomery, Miami of Ohio # Kevin H. Kolke, Miami of Ohio # Leonard J. Dow II, Miami of Ohio # Adam M. Likavec, Miami of Ohio # Joseph M. Gudorf, Miami of Ohio # Warren M. Flodin, Miami of Ohio # H. Virgil Grumbling, Jr., Michigan # Frederick R. Davidson, Millersville # Glenn H. Korfhage, Minnesota *# Bill C. Hott, Missouri # Arthur L. Wallhausen, Jr., Missouri # Hans M. Roensch, Jr., Missouri # Edward A. Moss, Missouri School of Mines # Jon L. Danuser, Missouri School of Mines # Wade J. Weichel, Nebraska # Neil R. Cole, Nebraska # Gerald A. Gaebel, New Hampshire # Richard A. Powlowsky, New Hampshire # John C. Stevens, New Hampshire # Carl D. Rogge, New Hampshire # James D. LaPierre, New Hampshire # Frederick E. Browning, New Hampshire # Charles F. Schwab, New Hampshire # Ralph L. Fearon, New Hampshire # Alan V. Stevens, New Hampshire # John W. Dunklee, New Hampshire # John C. Klinsing, Northern Colorado # Bruce E. Smith, Northern Colorado # Paul A. James, Northwestern # Michael C. Smith, Northwestern # Allan F. Rucka, Northwestern # Burnett G. Firstenberger, Jr., Northwestern # Aaron B. Kellenberger, Ohio ^ James L. Raney, Ohio # Jerry L. Ashcraft, Ohio # Steven E. Smith, Ohio State ^ Bradway F. Phillips, Ohio State # William G. Alexander, Ohio State # Karl E. Cocke, Oklahoma # Robert A. Haiges, Oklahoma State # Pat D. Bryant, Oklahoma State # Gregory A. Olsen, Oregon State ^ George C. Barton, Oregon State #^ Thomas E. Marcus, Oregon State *^ Jerry F. Franklin, Oregon State ^ Stephen F. Anderson, Oregon State ^ Scott K. Hytrek, Oregon State ^ Stewart K. McCollum, Oregon State # Rodney L. Mirich, Oregon State ^ Scott P. Kilgras, Oregon State ^ Douglas R. Dato, Oregon State *^ Gary S. DeVoe, Oregon State ^ George B. Jackson, Penn State # Scott C. Graham, Penn State # Steven C. Rohrbeck, Penn State # Walter D. Huber, Penn State # John E. Ziegler, Penn State # William G. Sfida, Penn State #^ John H. Witmer, Jr., Penn State # Paul J. Hiryak, Penn State #

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Sherwood S. Lutz, Penn State # Michael Froman, Penn State *# Scott C. Thomas, PittsburghJohnstown # Kenneth C. Newman, Purdue # Christopher D. Hanshew, Purdue ^ David E. Conner, Purdue # George H. Ebbs, Purdue ^ James J. Thayer, Purdue # William J. Campagna, Purdue *#^ Steven P. Gress, Purdue # Richard S. Garard, Purdue # Daniel T. Kaschak, Purdue ^ James T. Bruther, Purdue # James W. Munden, Purdue #^ William H. Block, Rensselaer # George Snider, Rensselaer # Donald L. Williamson, Shippensburg # Thomas W. Cypher, Shippensburg # Stanley A. Shaw, Southern California # Joseph N. Psyk, St. Cloud State # John A. Tetz, Syracuse # Alan C. Eachus, Syracuse # Scott E. Rasmussen, Syracuse #†(8) James E. Fortune, Tennessee # Gus D. Oppermann V, Texas # Thomas L. Shelton, Texas # William P. Allen, Jr., Texas # Thomas W. Manges, Trine # John A. Duke, UCLA ^†(1) Pierre A. Kern, UCLA # William K. Adkins, UCLA # Knox Williams, UCLA # Roger Morrison, UCLA # Dana B. Jacobs, Vermont #^ Alan B. Anderson, Washington #^ Brett S. Stewart, Washington *# Eric A. Farinha, Washington State # Gustave A. Wiegardt, Jr., Washington State # Jeffrey A. McQuarrie, Washington State # Larry A. Wride, Washington State *^ Paul B. Goodman, Washington State ^ Jayson D. Hicks, Washington State ^ Mark D. Murray, Washington State # Robert D. Nelson, Washington State ^ John E. Mitchell, Washington State *#^ Michael G. Fagerness, Washington State ^ Barry J. Cowan, Washington State ^ Barrett K. Byrne, Washington State ^ Duane L. Stowe, Washington State ^ Stephen L. Johnson, Washington State # Scott M. Valley, Washington State ^ John T. Clutter, Washington State ^ Roy W. Nelson, Washington State *^ Mark D. Cranston, Wyoming # Robert D. Hurrell, Wyoming # Warren D. Wilson, Wyoming # James M. Colva, Wyoming *# Robert S. Dyer, Wyoming ^

$99 and Below Harry A. Erickson, Cincinnati # Jacob A. Sundquist, St. Cloud State ^ Mark A. Santucci, California of PA ^ Ian C. McGinnis, California of PA ^ John R. Bean, California of PA ^ Michael A. Pastko, Purdue # Joel Romaine, Shippensburg # Brian V. Yager, Illinois Wesleyan #^ Richard A. Jansen, Cal Poly-Pomona # Andrew J. Stout, Cal Poly-Pomona # Jerod K. Miles, Central Oklahoma # Jackson R. Wolfe, Colorado *# Stanley J. Martin, Jr., Illinois Wesleyan # Michael A. Alfonso, Jr., Indiana *^ Grant M. LaPeyronnie, Louisiana State *# Timothy J. Hartshorn, Nebraska # John D. Fortier, Oregon State ^ Joseph M. Adamczyk, Rensselaer *# Ryan T. Gerstein, Rensselaer # Michael S. Dimenstein, Syracuse #†(14) Robert W. Mickam, Texas # Jeffrey A. Olson, Washington State ^ Mark D. Griffis, Central Florida # A growing number of alumni have stretched their contributions to the Foundation by contacting their respective employers for matching gifts. The Acacia Fraternity Foundation wishes to recognize the following companies for the support of their employees and giving back to the community. Please consider contacting your Human Resources department and see if you, too, may be able to double your dollars.

AT&T American Family Mutual Insurance Bank of America Boeing Company Dell Technologies Intel Foundation Morningstar Matson Navigation Microsoft Giving Program State Farm Insurance UnitedHealthcare Group Verizon Wells Fargo Willis Towers Watson

Donations Listed for Fiscal Year Starting July 1, 2022 and Ending June 30, 2023

Robert E. Wilson, Franklin # Charles R. King, Jr., Penn State # Christopher S. Varnau, Purdue # Bryce A. Becker, Illinois State ^ William C. Hepler II, Indiana ^ Scott G. Minnig, Indiana ^†(1) Daniel J. Rodgers, Indiana ^†(1) Frank J. Ligas, Indiana ^ Leslie J. Coyne, Indiana ^ Rusty J. Fishel, Indiana ^ Brendon L. Comp, Indiana *^ Calvin L. Kemp, Indiana ^ Richard L. Routh, Indiana ^ Christopher O. Hughes, Indiana ^ Cody O. Vandevender, Indiana ^ Matheau P. Luers, Indiana ^ David R. Parks, Indiana ^ Darren S. Conner, Indiana *^ Craig W. Medlyn, Indiana ^ Gregg W. Jackson, Indiana ^†(1) Michael W. Miller, Indiana ^ Richard D. Miller, Jr., Purdue # Peter J. Rockom, Washington State *^ Gary L. Schmirler, Washington State ^ David P. Schreck, Washington State ^ Charles A. Barnett, Indiana # Richard W. Craig, Long Beach State *# Edward L. Dye, Ohio # William T. Etheredge, Alabama # William E. Coggins, Jr., Angelo State # Robert E. Dietrich, Arizona # Douglas F. Rotolo, Arizona # Daniel A. Lee, Cal Poly-Pomona # Robert A. Young, Jr., California #^ Hugh I. Ellis, California #^ Jonathan A. Janoski, California of PA ^ Ricardo R. Camacho, California of PA ^ David W. Kostelnik, California of PA *^ Georges A. Levesque, Jr., Carleton # Gregory M. Lawson, Carleton *# James A. Frost, Cincinnati # C. Edward Noe, Cincinnati # Leland W. Sperry, Cincinnati # Ronald A. Hankins, Colorado # Timothy J. Campbell, Colorado #^ David C. Harrison, Colorado State # Steven R. Horowitz, Cornell # Peter S. Eisenhut, Cornell # Melvin R. Jones, Eastern Illinois # Gordon E. Malick, Franklin #^ John A. Lubischer, Friend of Acacia *^ Colleen G. Householder, Friend of Acacia *^ Elizabeth K. Ameen, Friend of Acacia *^ Jordan Holtz, Friend of Acacia *^ H. David Andrews III, Georgia *# Joseph L. Mikan, Houston # Trevor C. Schreiter, Illinois State # David G. Perkins, Illinois Wesleyan # Paul A. Malarik III, Indiana # Michael B. Kupper, Indiana # Michael S. Cole, Indiana *^†(1) William T. Cunningham, Indiana ^ Mark W. Sheppell, Indiana # Glenn E. Sutherland, Iowa # * First-Time AFF Donor

Sterling L. Benz, Iowa # Dean R. Vickstrom, Iowa #^ Douglas C. Easker, Iowa State # H. Benjamin Funk, Kansas State #^ Joseph K. Goria, Long Beach State # Walter P. Anderson, Jr., Louisiana State # James B. Stucker, Miami of Ohio # Richard E. Curp, Miami of Ohio # Aron Forsell, Miami of Ohio # David S. Dow, Michigan # Burt E. Swanson, Minnesota # Robert A. Laske, Missouri School of Mines *# Myron E. Grizio, Missouri School of Mines # Brian A. Nelson, Nebraska *# James E. Loos, Nebraska # Brian P. Keenan, Nebraska # Robert S. Wagner, Nebraska ^ Roger A. Adams, New Hampshire *# Clarence L. Farwell, New Hampshire # Wayne O. Jackson, New Hampshire # Paul E. Metz, Northwestern # William H. Weiskopf II, Northwestern # Frank T. James, Northwestern # Paul I. Lumbatis, Ohio # Terry A. Yoakam, Ohio State # David E. Ozvat, Ohio State ^ Frank G. Berlin, Ohio State ^ Michael J. Blake, Ohio State # James N. Kindig, Ohio State *# Stuart T. Klapp, Ohio State #^ James E. Robinson, Oklahoma State #†(20) David B. Schwieger, Oregon State *^ Charles C. Broughton, Oregon State *# Dennis C. Conger, Oregon State ^ William G. Wu, Oregon State ^ James M. Lasher, Oregon State # Keith M. Seymour, Oregon State ^ Robert O. Weed, Oregon State ^ Reginald R. Reisenbichler, Oregon State ^ Timothy S. Doerr, Oregon State *^ Philip W. Newman, Oregon State ^ Stephen A. Marcella, Penn State # Dennis L. Derr, Penn State # Robert W. Felsburg, Penn State # Thomas E. Kaercher, Jr., Purdue ^ Lawrence N. Allen, Purdue #^ Jack V. Robertson, Purdue # John W. Marks, Purdue # Jacob F. Luftman, Rensselaer #^ Christopher P. Minardi, Rensselaer # Gary D. Graefe, Shippensburg *# Earl E. Lego, Shippensburg # Lewis M. Lubarsky, Shippensburg # William C. Hirt, Tennessee # Frank W. Covington, Texas # Keith A. Ducote, UCLA #^ Neil H. Pelsue, Jr., Vermont #^†(2) Dale A. Kjack, Washington State # Robert L. Andring, Washington State #

# Exceptional Fund/Current Use Gifts

Jeffrey S. Hynes II, Wisconsin # Steve & Barb Lulay, Friend of Acacia *^†(5) Daniel S. Watson, Washington State ^ Ryan M. Allen, Central Oklahoma # Durward D. Casteel, Louisiana State # Keith E. Brown, Oregon State #^ Joshua B. Adams, California of PA ^ Lloyd J. Allison, Illinois # Richard L. Ponting, Miami of Ohio # William H. Cushman, Oregon State ^ Michael J. Russell, California of PA ^ Guy R. Holmes, California of PA ^ Wade M. Domier, Colorado *#^ Bruce G. Schneider, Cornell # Cynthia Ward, Friend of Acacia *^ Graham B. Cherrington, Illinois #^ Earl F. Franz, Illinois Wesleyan # James D. Richey, Indiana *#^ Max G. Mountford, Kansas State *#^ Timothy H. Lewis, Missouri School of Mines # William J. Thornton, Ohio State ^ Robert L. Falzone, Penn State # Vincent L. Metzger, Rensselaer *# Dustin J. Reischman, Washington State ^ Michael P. Gallo, Louisiana State # Timothy C. Baum, Ohio State *# James M. Symons, Cornell # David E. Ressler, Shippensburg # Donald J. Hoeppner, Wisconsin # International Business Machines (IBM) # David M. Townley, Arizona # Eric V. Zwigart, California of PA # Johnnie A. Smith, Friend of Acacia *^ Robert A. Kendall, Friend of Acacia *^†(1) Amanda King, Friend of Acacia *^ Erika Osterberg, Friend of Acacia *^ Kelsey Gomez-Morrissey, Friend of Acacia # Mary Hart, Friend of Acacia *^ Dennis L. Berry, Michigan #^ James C. Fetterman, Mississippi State # Donald D. Mattox, Nebraska # Jay H. Maxwell, Nebraska # Richard A. Magahiz, Northwestern # William D. Carstedt, Northwestern # David C. Straw, Ohio *^ Andrew N. Westlund, Oregon State # David P. Gabello, Penn State # John R. Kaufman, Penn State #^†(21) Mason A. Merkel, Purdue *# Michael L. Holtkamp, Purdue # William Z. Way, Purdue # Walter E. Bruetsch, Rensselaer # John W. Davis, Jr., Texas *# W. Donald Shaw, UCLA # Stephen H. Achtenhagen, Colorado # Kris L. Andrews, Friend of Acacia # Nicholas Veeder, Friend of Acacia *^ Rita Harris, Friend of Acacia *^

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Foundation Donors Ronnie L. Coons, Illinois Wesleyan ^ John W. Harpole, Illinois Wesleyan ^ John W. Thompson, Luther A. Smith *# Jeffrey M. Nelson, Nebraska # Erich D. Weese, Nevada - Las Vegas *# Jerry E. Kenefake, Ohio State # Joshua A. Satterfield, Purdue *# Robert S. Cumella, Rensselaer #^ Kenneth S. Dewire, Syracuse # Thomas E. Rain, Texas # Paul A. Berghout, Washington State *^ Seth A. O’Brien, Washington State # Hunter L. Schueller, Washington State *# Patrick B. McGrath, Illinois Wesleyan # Joseph P. Bushelman, Nebraska #^ Stephen B. Draper, Penn State # Stephen A. Hoverman, Ohio # William R. Day, Bloomsburg # Richard D. James, Illinois ^ Charlie A. Marquina, Illinois State # Max A. Armas, Illinois State # Maximus A. Magoulias, Illinois State *# Eric B. Bican, Illinois State # Justin B. Paulson, Illinois State # Kevin B. Beese, Illinois State # Ogden C. Johnson, Illinois State *# Anthony D. Lenehan, Illinois State # Benjamin D. Smith, Illinois State # Brandon D. Schwartz, Illinois State *# Ethan D. Demers, Illinois State *# Joseph D. Gundersen, Illinois State # Joseph D. Frey, Illinois State # Michael D. Zedak, Illinois State *# Benjamin E. Wolowitz, Illinois State # Joseph E. Kinsch, Illinois State *# Quinten E. Carey, Illinois State *#

Reyes G. Gonzalez, Illinois State *# Zachary G. Brown, Illinois State *# Jacob H. Lynch, Illinois State *# John H. Ryan, Illinois State # Alexander I. Fletcher, Illinois State *# Alexander J. Nowak, Illinois State # Bryan J. Neill, Illinois State # Christopher J. O’Gara, Illinois State # Daniel J. Eckert, Illinois State # Daniel J. McKeon, Illinois State *# Eric J. Filas, Illinois State # Guillermo J. Sanchez, Illinois State *# Jonathan J. Chandler, Illinois State *# Malik J. Krech, Illinois State *# Marcellus J. Neal, Illinois State *# Matthew J. Mckeough, Illinois State *# Michael J. Koss, Illinois State # Michael J. McGlade, Illinois State *# Nicholas J. Mallon, Illinois State # Zachorry L. Strom, Illinois State # Anthony M. Gaeti, Illinois State # Caleb M. Falls, Illinois State *# Connor M. Lynch, Illinois State *# Drake M. Strutzel, Illinois State *# Jahkari M. Harris, Illinois State *# Joshua M. Cleator, Illinois State *# Justin M. Rodriguez, Illinois State # Keegan M. Russell, Illinois State # William M. Ruddy, Illinois State *# Lex N. Harrison, Illinois State *# Logan N. Kendall, Illinois State *# Richard N. Ayertey, Illinois State *# Will O. Janka, Illinois State *# Declan P. King, Illinois State # Griffin P. Ogorden, Illinois State # Jakob P. Glynn, Illinois State *#

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Jared P. Grabs, Illinois State # Joshua P. Seidl, Illinois State *# Ryan P. Dedic, Illinois State *# Satya P. Garapati, Illinois State # Travis P. Tomeski, Illinois State # Daniel R. Grospe, Illinois State *# Jacob R. Larsen, Illinois State *# Jacob R. Beshel, Illinois State *# John R. Dietrich, Illinois State *# Joseph R. Brune, Illinois State *# Michael R. Preston, Illinois State # Nolan R. Allen, Illinois State ^ Patricio R. Flores, Jr., Illinois State # Sean R. Ferguson, Illinois State *# Kevin S. Smith, Illinois State *# Luke T. Faulkner, Illinois State *# Matthew T. Belczak, Illinois State # Samuel T. Kahovec, Illinois State *# Willem T. Eastman, Illinois State *# Alex W. Houtz, Illinois State *# Easton W. Paul, Illinois State # Jack W. Nixon, Illinois State # Jacob W. Arand, Illinois State # Preston W. Waldron, Illinois State *# Brandon Y. Aviles, Illinois State *# Nicholas Y. Kolettis, Illinois State # Alan Villegas, Illinois State *# Alejandro Gamboa, Illinois State *# Cruz Garcia, Illinois State *# Mauricio Banuelos, Illinois State *# David B. Bach, Illinois Wesleyan # Howard P. Lambert, Penn State # Jack R. Sandridge, Central Missouri State # Michael B. Meyer, Illinois Wesleyan *# John M. Brotherton, Illinois Wesleyan *^ Adam H. Smith, Kansas State *#

2022-2023 Scholarship Recipients The Foundation awarded numerous scholarships over the past year from chapter scholarship programs and the General Fund. The following major scholarship recipients were announced during the summer of 2023.

George F. Patterson, Jr. Foundation Scholarship ($3,000) Jared Young, Purdue Duncan McPherson Fraternityship ($3,000)

Larry E. Schroeder Scholarship ($1,000)

Joshua Denault, Illinois

David Johnston, Carleton David J. Allen Scholarship ($1,000)

Samuel Kahovec, Illinois State Nicholas Hurley, Indiana of Pennsylvania Ling Western Growth Scholarship ($1,000) Gavin Buckler, Arizona State Jack Montgomery, Arizona State Aishwary Sharma, Arizona State Trent Taylor, Arizona State Elliot Weaver, Arizona State Adam Ousherovitch, California Duc Trung Phan, California Shreyes Sridhara, California Zachary Kowash, Oregon State Steven Owens, Oregon State Carson Fuchs, Washington State

Carson Fuchs, Washington State Nicholas Faricy, Wisconsin AFF General Scholarships Byung Kang, Cornell Justin Paulson, Illinois State Mason Metcalf, Kansas State Philip Melton, Louisiana State Mitchell Riera, Louisiana State Charles Jones, North Carolina Samuel Speer, North Carolina Weston Barber, Ohio Christopher Pavlina, Ohio State Gabriel Luke, Trine Cooper Busch, Wisconsin Mitchell Kaurich, Wisconsin

MAKE A TAX-FREE GIFT FROM YOUR IRA As the need for our services and programs increases, there is a simple but significant way for you to help your brothers in Acacia today. You can make yearly gifts to the Acacia Fraternity Foundation through a direct transfer from your IRA without paying taxes on the amount you transfer!

How It Works: • • • •

You must be 70 1/2 years oldor older at the time of your gift.

The transfer generates neither taxable income nor a tax deduction, you you benefit even if you do not itemize your deductions.

You may transger any amount up to $100,000 per year directly from your IRA to a qualified chartitable organization.

Beginning in the year you turn 72, you can use your gift to satisfy all or part of your required minimum distribution.

Want to Learn More?

Reach out to the AFF by contacting Darold Larson at dlarson@acacia.org OR Call (317) 872-8210

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Message from the AFF Executive Director: When P.R.I.D.E. Still Mattered It was an event 23 years in the making as I reacquainted myself with the bestselling book When Pride Still Mattered: A Life of Vince Lombardi. A forced clean-up of my closet occurred this fall due to a roof leak. The leak caused some ceiling issues in my closet, which was nothing that a new roof and an overdue paint job wouldn’t fix. In cleaning out the closet, I came across a plethora of Larson artifacts – items full of sentimentality that have no earthly value other than a reminder of days gone by.

Tucked away in the corner was a stack of ‘traveling’ books, the kind you used to take on a flight in pre-internet days on plane trips.

Written by Pulitzer Prize winner David Maraniss, it was one of those reads that resonated with me.

Arguably, the most famous trophy in sports is the National Football League’s Lombardi Trophy, presented to the victors of the Super Bowl. Lombardi’s coaching of the Green Bay Packers in the 60s included five championships in nine seasons – during the most storied and pivotal growth in professional football history. A legend, he was a symbol to many of leadership, discipline, perseverance, and teamwork.

The book reminded me of the great coaches Acacia has had over the past century. In Fraternity vernacular, we don’t call them coaches but Chapter Advisors. After all, their job descriptions are familiar, and to paraphrase the Britannica dictionary, ‘a chapter advisor is a person who teaches and trains the members of a team and makes decisions about how they play during a four-year period.’

The annals of Acacia lore are littered with hallof-fame ‘coaches.’ Delmer Goode, Minnesota ’16 (Oregon State); Raymond E. Bivert, Oklahoma State ’25; Arthur D. Lautzenheiser, Indiana ’32; 27

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Laurence L. Wisdom, Kansas State ’34; Leonard R. Wood, Kansas State ’42 (Purdue Chapter); Frank Reinsch, UCLA ’48; G. Kenneth Nelson, Penn State ’53; Marvin E. Rothhaar, Ohio State ’54; C. Lenton Sartain, Louisiana State ’56; H. Keith Sawyers, Iowa State ’56 (Nebraska Chapter); Norman C. Saatjian, Long Beach State ’57; Duncan McPherson, California ’63; and many more. . . full of motivation, the aforementioned all brought their unique life experiences and personalities to their role, and had a profound impact on Acacia with their dedicated service as the head coach of their Chapter.

I think of my chapter advisor, Lester (Les) N. Liebel, Washington State ’40, whenever I hear the word pride. Brother Liebel came to WSC (now WSU) by way of the TriCities in southeastern Washington. He was highly active on the ‘Hill’, being elected junior class President and further was awarded a Grey W in track as an accomplished distance runner. Upon getting a degree in agriculture, he served in WWII with the Eighth Armored Division and fought in the pivotal ‘Battle of the Bulge.’ He returned to Pullman in 1946 for his masters in Ag. Econ., fulfilling his dream of being an educator and mentor!

Just shy of the magical 1,000th initiate, conservatively, 85% of the entire Chapter membership knew Brother Liebel, with the vast majority having had Les as their Chapter Advisor. He attended twenty-one Conclaves, so his record of commitment was not just to the rolling wheatfields of the Palouse; he understood the teaching of the Ritual didn’t end at the Ruby Street Chapter house, but that Acacia was an international community of men whose collective power was greater than oneself.

Les’ dedication was undeniable, and he lived the three tenets of Acacia: virtue, knowledge & truth. He will be forever known for his PRIDE

speech, and odds are at some time, somewhere, Washington State readers of this message have referenced it ‘in (their) daily endeavor.’

(ALA) and the Conclave and Leadership Nothing speaks Fraternity more than the School ceremonial passing of the gavel to end a Chapter (August). meeting! Washington State was no different, and A core Les had the unique ability to tailor his message message to the Chapter when the occasion demanded. is to instill Embellished, perhaps, but 40+ years later, this is pride in how I remember one of Acacia’s most outstanding oneself and chapter advisor’s PRIDE speeches. With apologies pride in the to Brother Liebel...

Fraternity that can “Pride! P.R.I.D.E. Personal Responsibility in Daily spell! There Endeavors. When you walk up the ‘Hill,’ meet is truly that extra someone. Be a gentleman when you’re something out on a date or at an unique, distinctive, and, yes, prideful when it exchange! Athletically, comes to the Acacia experience. play hard and fair; you represent the Black & Before passing in 2011, Brother Liebel made a Gold. Acknowledge a legacy gift, creating an endowed scholarship to brother’s success and the Acacia Fraternity Foundation - a lasting gift give them an Attaway! to benefit Washington State Acacians. If Acacia Sit in the front of the has significantly impacted your life or the life of class, be attentive, someone you love or admire, a legacy gift is a ask questions, and, for heartfelt way to honor that relationship. goodness’ sake, take Through a legacy gift, you have a unique chance your hat off! When you to reflect on your Acacia journey and the see trash, pick it up! Your leadership qualities you have today and, like chapter house and, to a Brother Liebel, far into the future. Whether lesser degree, your room the creation of a legacy gift or support via are a reflection of you the Foundation’s Exceptional (Annual) Fund, I and more… a reflection encourage readers of this message, with PRIDE, of our Fraternity! Make to support this generation, which is worthy of our humility an asset, not a support. liability. Being Greek is a gift; look the part and be prideful! Proud to be an Acacian!” – And with that, he would pass the gavel to the Venerable Proud to be an Acacian, Dean for adjournment!

Pride still matters in Acacia! I must admit I’ve seen a chapter house or two whose physical upkeep was, at best, described as a headscratcher. Lacking Brother Liebel’s patience and wisdom, I’ve given a saltier version of the PRIDE speech. I still recall upon greeting a guest at the Ruby Street house; the visitor questioned if Acacia was a Fraternity. Our Greek name vs. letters confused him, but he thought we were a sorority as he couldn’t believe a Fraternity could be that clean and presentable. A Prideful moment!

That Fraternity takes pride in offering programming throughout the year with specific emphasis on the midyear Leonard (Lee) W. Kearney (Oregon State ’59) Officer Summit and the alternating biennial Leadership Academy

Darold W. Larson Executive Director Acacia Fraternity Foundation email: dlarson@acacia.org mobile: (317) 695-3142

P.S. The Fraternity experience is more important than ever for today’s generation. Whether you were part of a chapter of 30 or 130 men, losing one’s self in the expression of Team Acacia, striving for perfection, thereby achieving great personal satisfaction and, yes, self-expression is a most worthy cause – Acacia Fraternity, not four years, but for life!

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The updates below are submitted by brothers. If you are interested in sharing your career or family news, go to acacia.org/update or reach out to communications@acacia.org.

CALIFORNIA OF PA

MICHIGAN

Frank Shoaf, ’96, #121 – Colonel Shoaf assumed command (March 2023) of the 171st Mission Support Group of the 171st Air Refueling Wing, Pennsylvania Air National Guard, and was promoted to Colonel in the United States Air Force. He previously served as commander of the 258th Air Traffic Control Squadron (Johnstown, PA) and the 193d Special Operations Force Support Squadron (Harrisburg, PA.) Colonel Shoaf also became a Master Mason with Hollidaysburg Lodge 220 in Hollidaysburg, PA in 2022.

Scott Koslow, ’82, #776 – Scott is Professor of Marketing at Macquarie University in Sydney, Australia. He made the move from New Zealand in 2011, together with his wife, Trish, who also teaches at Macquarie. If you’d like to learn more about my professional background, just google me and the university name. Trish and I have had the pleasure to raise two daughters, Nina (25) and Katie (22), both in graduate school now. I’m still boxing, sparing twice a week, but motorbike riding has displaced scuba diving, deer hunting and cycling. Acacia brothers always welcome in Sydney—so don’t be shy about saying hello.

INDIANA William T. Cunningham, ’55, #636 – Still working (from my Lazyboy sometimes) at 93. I never plan to stop. Two years ago, I was elected to the Real Estate Hall of Fame as an Icon. Three children and six grandchildren. All very successful including one that is a DVM working as a research scientist studying cures for animal diseases.

IOWA STATE Daniel Schwartzstein, ’10, #1078 – Moved to the United Kingdom to work in Epic’s UK office for two years, spending ~1 week/month in Dublin, Ireland. Email is the best way to contact me as I don’t get reliable US phone service, and when I do, it’s expensive.

LOUISIANA STATE Kelly Balfour ’92, #1083 – I was recently re-elected to a second term as Judge on the District Court bench.

William Clark ’18, #1740 – I was a data analyst for a New Orleans based bank and trust company before moving to Portland to begin a new role as Actuarial Data Analyst for a cutting-edge marketing company that is leading the way in reinsurance options and insurance products.

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NEW HAMPSHIRE Richard Cassin, ’86, #1058 – I was elected to be an ASCE Fellow in June and have relocated to Illinois.

OHIO Leonard Boord, ’59, #225 – Retired after 60 years in financial planning, risk management and as registered financial advisor. My two sons are doing well. Roger became a lawyer and Jeffrey became a doctor.

John Benham, ’92, #480 – Education for 26 years, Cross Country & Hockey Goalie Coach, Musician / Drummer for band Green Light Morning / Sponsored Ultramarathon runner OREGON STATE Aaron Brenneman, ’92, #860 – I joined the Deschutes County District Attorney’s Office the summer of 2020 after spending several years in private practice.

I was appointed as a supervising attorney and train and mentor other attorneys in the office. I handle major felony cases for trial.

I am also the appointed prosecutor for several treatment and justice programs. My wife of 25 years is an attorney working as a solo practitioner. Our son just started his freshman year at Eastern Oregon University and received

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a scholarship to play football as a quarterback and will major in business management. Our daughter is beginning her senior year of high school.

PENN STATE Joseph Stunja, ’08, #1701 – I founded a FinTech consulting firm in 2021.

PURDUE Albert Wagner, ’83, #1389 – Semiretired after 35 years in Industrial Sales and Management and happily married for 27 years to Nancy.

SYRACUSE Si Osgrove, ’63, #429 – In 2022 my art sold in the North Costal Art Gallery in Carlsbad, CA. There I won a Best of Show and a number of First Place awards. In 2023 I moved into a lovely home Prescott Valley, AZ. My my art is displayed in the Mountain Artist Guild gallery in Prescott, AZ. I continue to grow and admire succulent plants.

WASHINGTON STATE Robert Gass, ’66, #309 – 20 years with Military Police and Military Intelligence, US Army.

Seven years in Germany, including Airborne Commander, MP Station Chief, staff officer, and Deputy Chief of Police, Berlin, Germany 1980-83; S3, MI Bde, and Army Intelligence Agency. 14 years in Diplomatic Security, Dept of State, developing new secure diplomatic US Embassies in Moscow, Russia; Beijing, and Guanghau, China.

Licensed Arborist in retirement.

R. Truxton Terkla, ’78, #520 – Began our property maintenance company in 1986 and have received several awards including being listed in INC 500’s Fastest Growing Privately Held Companies and multiple Business of the Year accolades. My wife and I met in our sophomore year at WSU and were married one year after graduation, in 1982. We have two daughters (both married) and two grandsons who live near us in south Seattle.

CHAPTER ETERNAL CALIFORNIA OF PENNSYLVANIA Jarrod Daniel Nemeth, #144 CENTRAL MISSOURI STATE Charles L. Huggins, #28 David H. Kelley, #7 COLORADO Robert P. Le Marr, #466 COLORADO STATE Don E. Bright, #56 CORNELL Robert C. Pfahl Jr., #634 Arthur J. Hart, #629 EAST TEXAS STATE Joseph J. Larry, #67 EVANSVILLE Charles F. Shaw, #81

Frederick C. Saemisch, #398 Bruce M. Campbell, #502 Michael J. Conrin, #755 KANSAS STATE John M. McLelland, #488 Harry M. Scott, #612

NORTHWESTERN Glenn L. Tindell, #666 William D. Ross, #304 Robert A. Long, #867 Mitchell Greenberg, #899 OKLAHOMA STATE Ruel Edwin Blackley, #381

LOUISIANA STATE Fred L. Dedon, #175 MIAMI OF OHIO Alex Edward Cockman, #289 Michael D. Stronberg, #172 Jeffrey S. Landis, #308 MICHIGAN Daniel G. Dow, #541 H. Virgil Grumbling Jr., #610 Ralph E. Badger, #580

OREGON STATE John W. Matthews, #193 Martin L. Boehme, #257 Jerald C. Burgess, #381 PENN STATE John R. Kaufman, #439 PURDUE Robert C. Luce, #638 SHIPPENSBURG Richard C. Allison, #209

ILLINOIS Bruce E. Carlson, M.D., #1128 Donald M. Doneghue, #504 David L. Kuhn, #902 Roy H. Spitzer, #1074 Michael Meier, #1179

MISSOURI SCHOOL OF MINES Jerry W. Church, #43

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA Don C. Whitaker, #223

NEBRASKA Michael J. Wiedel, #986

TEXAS Steven M. Mobley, #972 Christopher J. Martinez, #1344

INDIANA Max H. Gollmer, #685

NEW HAMPSHIRE Stuart T. Murphy, #158 Frank J. Di Chiara, #679 Barry Scannell, #726 Larry G. Lapage, #722 Philip Anthony Borelli, #1110 Van Michael Hartman, #539 Daniel Thomas Fagan, #920 Robert H. Wollinger, #452 Thomas L. Dwyer, #833

UCLA Ander Kase, #440 Ronald L. Garabedian, #59

NORTHERN COLORADO Lawrence F. Magnuson, #66

WISCONSIN Robert P. Kartschoke, #624

INDIANA OF PENNSYLVANIA Matthew C. Scott, #162 IOWA Daniel E. Thornton, #613 IOWA STATE Jerrald B. Olson, #589 George A. Robinson Jr., #471 William J. Dilcher, #576

VERMONT Austin C. Cleaves, #106 Gary L. Carrier, #118 WASHINGTON William E. Knestis, #456

This is a list of all brothers reported between 6/16/2022 and 11/15/2023. Please contact Acacia Headquarters at communications@acacia.org for more information about a brother or to inform us of a brother’s recent passing.

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