Acacia Triad - Winter 1984-85

Winter 1984-85

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of ACACIA FRATERNITY

43rd Conclave and Leadership Academy-Kansas City, Missouri

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On the Cover: The Logo for the 43rd Conclave and Leadership Academy.

The Logo was designed for Acacia by Denise Ann Barker, Public Relations Director for Alpha Chi Omega. For a complete review of this summer's Conclave and Leadership Academy, see Page 3.

Editor and Business Manager: Scott M. Valley Contributing Editors: David B. Williams Robert F. Marchesani Jr. The TRIAD is published Fall, Winter and Spring by Acacia Fraternity, Compolith Graphics of Indianapolis and United Graphic Services of Indianapolis, Indiana. Members receive the TRIAD, as specified in the ByLaws of the National Fraternity, upon payment of their initiation dues.

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Triad Deadlines Winter 1985 Spring 1985

January 1, 1985 April 30, 1985

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This summer Acacia celebrated her 80th anniversary in Kansas City, Mo. The occasion was the Fraternity's 43rd Conclave and Leadership Academy, which convened on Aug. 15-18, at the Hilton Plaza Inn. Nearly 250 Acacians from all across the country gathered to set the course for the Fraternity for the next biennium and to learn from the courses provided via the Leadership Academy.

Considering the outstanding array of workshops and speakers, it's not surprising that the 43rd Conclave was heralded as one of the best Acacia conventions ever. I think the lessons learned by our members will transcend the Fraternity experience and pay dividends in all that our members do throughout their lives.

The legislation passed at this Conclave was strong evidence of this learning experience. Our undergraduate and alumni delegates made some important decisions that will affect the Fraternity for years to come. A great deal of thought and deliberation went into each decision and all were addressed in a most conscientious manner.

The Conclave adopted an aggressive, but realistic, budget for the next biennium. In order to support all the desired new programs , the undergraduate members voted to increase their share of the Fraternity's financial needs in the form of membership dues. These increases were necessary to continue the fine work of Acacia, but it is hoped that we, as alumni, can help alleviate this burden by financially supporting Acacia through our alumni dues program. On this front, I enthusiastically ask for your support. When the request for alumni dues arrives in your mail this fall, please take a moment to respond . . .

Acacia needs your support.

In another legislative matter, the delegates passed an alcohol policy designed to make all of our members aware of the critical decisions they must make concerning the responsible use of alcohol. This policy requires each chapter to include alcohol awareness programming in its membership education programs and firmly states that irresponsible and/or illegal action as a result of alcohol abuse will not be tolerated by the Fraternity. Alcohol abuse is a general

John F. Hoffner society-wide dilemma, but we as Acacians are doing all that we can to insure that the problem is addressed by our members in an effective and positive manner.

Probably the most exciting and interesting legislation, however, was the work our delegates did on a new chapter standards program . The Conclave adopted a new set of standards or guidelines titled "In the Spirit of Excellence" that are designed to help our undergraduates achieve excellence in all areas of chapter operations.

I think the preamble to the Spirit of Excellence program demonstrates all Acacians' commitment to the Fraternity and all that it stands for : "It is the belief of Acacia Fraternity that excellence is the only acceptable standard of performance. Each Acacian and chapter must commit to fulfilling the responsibility to excel in all areas of fraternal life; Scholarship, Leadership , Membership Recruitment and Development, Operations, Ritual Performance, and Human Service.

These standards of excellence are offered to chapters as a basis for goal-setting and self-evaluation. Only through unrelenting and vigorous insistence on the highest standards of performance can our Fraternity grow in the Spirit of Excellence."

Our chapters dared to stand for excellence and so shall we, your National Council, as we continue our efforts to insure a strong and growing future for Acacia.

This is an exciting time for Acacia . . . and we ask that you, as a concerned member, help us by taking a part in our work in whatever way you are able. Thank you, and I hope you enjoy this issue of the TRIAD.

CONCLAVE '84: "THE SPIRIT OF

EXCELLENCE" Acacia's 43rd Conclave and Leadership Academy was held at the Hilton Plaza Inn on the beautiful Country Club Plaza in Kansas City, Mo. Brothers from the Kansas State and Kansas chapters served as hosts and did a superb job of showing of all that is Kansas. From Aug. 15-18, over 250 Acacians from all across the country enjoyed the sites and sounds of Kansas City and the brotherhood of Acacia.

The Conclave was launched on Wednesday in a royal manner as the over 250 delegates and guests traveled to Truman Sports Center to watch the Kansas City Royals do battle with the Boston Red Sox. After seeing the Royals defeat the Red Sox 13 to 8, with George Brett getting the game-winning RBI, all Acacians and guests adjourned to the Stadium Club for refreshments and more socializing.

Royals ' all-star third baseman George Brett then joined the Acacia crowd for a little relaxation. After being introduced by President Hoffner and Past President Joseph Reed, Brett briefly addressed the brethren and fielded questions for a few minutes.

Then, after signing a few autographs, he was off to Texas and the Acacians headed back to the Plaza to rest and prepare for the next day's Leadership Academy.

LEADERSHIP ACADEMY This Conclave's Leadership Academy was the most varied and comprehensive in the Fraternity's history.

Thanks to generous donations by many Acacians and the Acacia Educational Foundation, attendees were able to participate in more than 30 seminars and workshops offering in-

Conclave Comradery at Royals Stadium

sights into almost every aspect of fraternity management and leadership, from recruitment to computers in the chapter house.

The Leadership Academy Program was designed by Director of Undergraduate Leadership Development Tom Piernik, with the help of Brett Thomas and the Headquarters staff.

The Academy faculty included not only Acacians, both staff, officers and alumni, but also several experts from throughout the interfraternity world.

Some of the featured speakers were David Slothower, who spoke at the AEF Leadership Academy luncheon on " Excellence" and achieving it; Ed King, who gave an inspirational talk on the principles embodied in a fraternity ritual; Eileen Stevens, who spoke on the problem of hazing; John King, who gave an excellent presentation for our alcohol awareness program . . . TO BETTER THE RECORD; Shelly Sutherland, who spoke on the Fraternity's role in educating young men; and Dr . W. George Pinnell, who spoke to the final Conclave Banquet on the future of the fraternity system and how it will affect us as our society changes in the 80s and beyond.

REPORTS AND LEGISLATION Conclave business was conducted during three sessions. During the first session, President Hoffner and the other members of the National Council gave detailed reports of developments in their areas of responsibility over the biennium. It is worth noting that they were able to report considerable progress in many areas of operation.

Of paramount concern was the Fraternity's fiscal operations. Although

the National Fraternity must continue to struggle with several financial limitations, the Fraternity has been able to bring itself under fiscal control and has taken the necessary steps to insure the long range financial health of Acacia. In the interim, however, the delegates voted to increase the fees paid by undergraduate members to allow for the continued growth in services provided by the National Fraternity.

The Conclave passed many other important pieces of legislation. These include (in order of adoption): 1. The creation of a National Chapter into which men of outstanding character and achievement may be initiated.

2. The adoption of a National Alcohol Policy Statement.

3. The approval, in principal, to develop an Alumni Induction Ceremony into which all active members will be "put through" upon completion of their undergraduate career.

4. The approval of four Regional Leadership Academies, to be assembled by the Headquarters staff with the assistance of key volunteers, to provide Fraternity management and leadership training to chapter leaders.

5. Adoption of the "Chapter Visitor Program" to replace the current Regional Counselor Program. This program will be explained in detail in the next issue of the TRIAD. 6. The adoption of a new Chapter Standards Program titled "In The Spirit of Excellence." These standards are meant to serve as guidelines and as a means for

Pres. Hoffner, George Brett, a Cal-Poly brother, and Joe Reed enjoying some 'shop talk' at the post-game reception.

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Frank Cole, AEF Vice-President, emceed the Educational Foundation Awards Luncheon.

Dave Slothower, National Merchandise Manager for Sears & Roebuck, as he speaks to the Awards Luncheon on striving for and achieving excellence.

. . Excellence is the only acceptable standard of performance . . . "

self evaluation to help chapters help themsel ves become as strong as possible.

7. " Seven Days Of Service" was approved again for 1984. This program , design ed to benefit The Shriners Burns Centers, our national human service project, will be held Nov. 11-18, 1984.

8. A new, more aggressive expansion policy was adopted. The National Council and the Conclave felt that the time was right for Acacia to become more aggressive in its expansion program and , therefore, approved the new policy which calls for at least three colonizations in the 1984-85 academic year.

In other significant actions , the delegates voted to revoke the charters of the Stephen F. Austin and Upper Iowa chapters for failing to meet Acacia's minimum standards.

The 43rd Conclave saw the adoption of many important programs which should help set a progressive course for Acacia in the years ahead.

ELECTIONS

Eileen Stevens addresses the Leadership Academy on the topic of Hazing.

Dr. W. George Pinnell speaks to the Final Conclave Banquet on higher education and the future.

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At this C.onclave, the offices of national first vice president, second vice president and the two undergraduate counselor positions were filled through elections.

After nominations were accepted, First Vice President W . Martin Wingren , California , and Second Vice President Donald W. Solanas, LSU , were elected to their respective offices by the Conclave delegates on unanimous ballots . Wingren and Solanas will serve as the Fraternity's first and second vice presidents respectively for terms expiring in 1988.

The two new undergraduate counselors are Jeffrey Farren, Indiana '85, and Alex Taylor, Iowa '85. Both will serve as undergraduate counselors for two-year terms expiring at the next Conclave in 1986.

In other council action, President Hoffner reappointed David J. Allen, Indiana, as judge advocate; Joseph Reed , Long Beach State, as NIC delegate, Dr. Irving M. Field, Missouri, as director of housing; Roy Miller, Washington, as director of investment and finance; and George F. Patterson, Cincinnati, as a director.

A WARDS AND HONORS Conclave is a natural time for summarizing the achievements of the preceding two years, as well as preparing for the future . As in the past, Acacia took this opportunity to recognize both chapters and individuals for their achievements and service to the Fraternity.

Foremost among the Chapter Excellence Awards is the Malcolm Award, given biennially to the chapter that is judged to be the "best" in all around performance. While there were many qualified chapters applying, including Illinois , Louisiana State, Penn State, Purdue and Washington State, the winner this biennium was the University of Nebraska Chapter.

The Fraternity's highest individual honor is now the George F. Patterson Jr. Award , named for our former national president and bestowed on him as the first recipient at the 1980 Conclave. The Patterson Award may be granted just once annually and only to Acacians ¡ who have already received the Award of Merit. The recipients for 1983 and 1984 were Wroe Owens, Texas; and Leonard E. Wood , Kansas State, respectively .

Brother Owens is a co-founder of the Acacia Educational Foundation and has served as its president for nearly 10 years . Under Brother Owens' leadership, the Foundation has placed itself on strong footing , which will help to insure the long-term success and growth of Acacia .

Leonard E. Wood was initiated as a member of the Kansas State Chapter in 1942. He then landed in West Lafayette , Ind., where he has been a professor of Geology for almost three decades. While at Purdue , he has been highly involved with the Purdue Chapter as its chapter advisor .

Woody, as he is known by Acacians from Purdue and all around the country, has served in this position for 26 years, making him the most tenured Acacia chapter advisor.

The National Council also awarded Dr. W. George Pinnell, Indiana '60, the Award of Merit for exemplary service in his profession and service to the Fraternity. Dr. Pinnell is president of the Indiana University Foundation, vice president of the university and a member of several major corporate boards of directors.

1. Nebraska Venerable Dean, Dewayne Ullsperger, accepting the Malcolm Award from National President Hoffner and former President George Patterson.

2. Former Consultants, George Croyle, Barry Lyerly and Robert Jepson talking with Purdue Chapter Advisor, Leonard Wood during Conclave.

As the week progressed and the speakers expounded on leadership , standards and striving for excellence, Acacians felt the theme of the 43rd Conclave and Leadership Academy, "The Spirit of Excellence," come to life. As President Hoffner adjourned the Conclave in Kansas City, he reminded us of our charge to Acacia and challenged us to live with the spirit of excellence always in mind.

The 43rd Conclave was a busy and productive time . . . a time for learning and growing, and a time to show the feeling of fraternity that we all share . As all of our members returned to their campuses and homes, they did so knowing that the "Spirit of Excellence" was alive in Acacia and that they should do everything in their power to keep it alive and growing until the 44th Conclave convenes in Dallas in 1986.

3. Undergraduate Counselor, Von Friesen, presents the Oregon State delegate with the "Outstanding Human Service" Award.

4. President Hoffner pins the Acacia badge on Honorary Initiate Jack Jones, Imperial Recorder of the International Shrine.

5. Delegates and guests assembled at the 43rd Conclave Final Banquet.

6. Master of Ceremonies, George Patterson, addresses the Final Banquet.

7. The infamous Conclave Glee Club serenades the Conclave delegates and guests.

Conclave Awards Malcolm Award Superior Chapter Awards

-Nebraska Chapter -Penn State Chapter Washington State Chapter

Outstanding Chapter Awards -Louisiana State Chapter Purdue Chapter -Nebraska Chapter Alumni Relations Award Outstanding Human -Oregon State Service Program -Washington State Financial Efficiency Outstanding Pledge -California Programming -New Hampshire Harvey Logan A ward -New Hampshire President's Award -Nebraska Best Alumni Publication -California Ritual Exemplification -1983 Jeff Neal, Kansas State Roy C. Clark Award 1984 Dave Conner, Purdue 5

ACACIA EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION LEADERSHIP ACADEMY SPONSORS LEADERSHIP ACADEMY FELLOWS $500 AND ABOVE David J. Allen DanA. Hildebrand John F. Hoffner Arthur D. Lautzenheiser Fred M. Mayer Percy A. Meyers Donald W. Solanas, Jr. David B. Williams W. Martin Wingren LEADERSHIP PATRONS $250 to 499 Peter J. Baskin William G. McLaughlin David G. Slothower,

Indiana Nebraska Purdue Indiana Harvard Kansas Louisiana State Illinois Wesleyan California

ACADEMY Syracuse Cincinnati Washington State

LEADERSHIP ACADEMY SPONSORS $100 to 244 Actives and Washington State Alumni Dr. George H . Purdue Ebbs, Jr. Burnham Harvard Enersen Herman E. Minnesota Drill, M.D .

Edward D. Illinois Greiner David W. Minnesota Hammel FrankL. Harvard Harrington George Kansas State Hedrick Orlando W. Penn State Houts Marion A. Hoy Missouri Willis G. Meyer 'Nebraska Dr. W. George Indiana Pinnell Herbert W. Kansas Sandell Dr. Dwight B. Oklahoma Shaw W. H . Stuart, Washington State Jr. Scott M. Valley Washington State Rudolph C. Iowa Woelfer 6 TRIAD

The Fraternity Would Like To Express Its Gratitude To The Following For Their Generous Support of The 1984 Acacia Leadership Academy LEADERSHIP ACADEMY SUPPORTERS $50 TO 99 Michigan Martin E. Amundson, M.D. George Washington Carl C. Anderson Gerald G. Kansas State Auerbach Kansas Freeman C. Bacon Thomas A. Long Beach Bejarano Lanny R. Kansas State Brent, M .D. John K. Bown Chicago Earl Clark Kansas State Bradley D. Nebraska Colerick Michael W. UCLA Courson Walter Crow Cincinnati Thomas A. Texas Drawert Iowa John R. Ebensberger, M .D. Indiana Richard E. Ford W. Keith Michigan Friend David A. Purdue Fruchey Purdue William J. Greer Richard A. Texas Gump, Jr. Arch H . Hall, Michigan M.D. Roland W. Hart Wyoming Indiana Dr. David K. Haviland Robert L. Hight Texas Indiana Scott J. Houston Carl F. Missouri Huffman , Jr .

Eugene L. Colorado Keenan Albert Koons, Penn State Jr .

Darold W. Washington State Larson Paul A. Larson, Northwestern M.D .

John W. Marks Grant U. Meyers Joseph C. Molder H . Price Mounger, III Dr. Michael Nabel Gerald K. Orrison Robert H .

Purcell Larry E. Schroeder John F. Weeks Dan G. Wheat

Purdue Northwestern Harvard Louisiana State Rensselaer MO/School of Mines Colorado Georgia New Hampshire Northeast Louisiana State California

George C. Woolsey Tim R. Yoder Ohio State ACADEMY CONTRIBUTIONS $25 TO 49 Martindale So. California Kile, Jr. Oklahoma Jack Sutherland Robert A. Abel Shippensburg Ralph W. Allin California Thomas Cent. MO . State Altvater Dr. Dale W. Minnesota Amundson Bernard E. Washington Anderson Iowa Kenneth J. Anderson Peter A. Rensselaer Anderson Warr~n L. Washington State Anderson Weldon R. Ohio State Ayres Syracuse Robert C. Bartlett C. H . Billman Ohio State Henry E. Oklahoma Broderson Stewart L. Cornell Burger Leland D. Case Northwestern William N. Kansas State Caton Ezra B. Curry Minnesota Penn State James W .

Davison, Jr. George Derby Cornell Louis M. Michigan Dexter D. Lyle Dieterle Indiana Gordon M .

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Emmett C. Dye, Jr. William J. Ellenberger John F. Erwin Bruce R. Ferrero Gayle E. Fitzsimmons Horace J. Flynn Mack Follmer Linley C. Foster Joseph A. Franz, III L. Craig Fulmer HalL. Garringer Dr. W. Scott Gehman Francis S. Gettle J. John Gillentine Richard E. Go sting Robert A. Haiges Mark Harrington Truman E. Hienton Ronald T. Hopkins Donald A. Horth Clarence A. Hudson, Jr. Ben M. Irvine EwinB .

Jeâ&#x20AC;˘1kins Gregory J. Johnson John J. Johnson Robert Katherman Alan G. Keller George T. Kellogg Marlin H. Kinman Christopher W. Knapp L. W. Knapp Edwin P. Kohler, II Samuel Kraus, Jr. Walter L. Kutscher Howard James Laidlaw Harold J. Laipply J. W. Laurien Gary V. Lawson

George Washington George Washington Washington Penn State Colorado Syracuse Illinois Iowa Illinois Indiana MO/School of Mines Penn State George Washington Louisiana State Oklahoma State Oklahoma State Nebraska Kansas Syracuse Purdue Purdue Colorado Tennessee Northwestern Iowa Long Beach Penn State George Washington Arkansas Iowa State Cornell Penn State Missouri Ohio Illinois Nebraska Indiana Vermont

Alan K. Leahigh Donald G. Livingston Samuel R. Lolan David A. Luecke Albert V. Lutton Richard F. Lyons M. Lewis Mabie Jack H. Maxfield William A. McCutchan, Jr. Stephen J. Mikulak Michael L. Miller James A. Moore Dr. John Morrison, Jr. Cecil A. Morrow, M.D. Gabriel Namen Nathan J. Nash James S. Nichols , Jr. Joseph M. Orlesh A. Fraser Patillo, Jr. Brent Pearson Todd D. Porter Edwin F. Price Ted Red George M. Rice Kevin C. Robert Floran A. Rodgers Walter B. Rohbock Arthur E. Savicz Merel Schiedell Harold R. Shipman Robert H. Shober J. Calvin Simpson Perry D. Slocum H . Clay Slover Herbert E. Smith Christopher W. Soika Donald W. Solanas, Jr. Ralph N. Straley, Jr.

Illinois Wesleyan Kansas State Louisiana State Miami of Ohio Illinois Ohio State Illinois Wisconsin California Tri-State College Purdue Illinois Michigan Wisconsin Boston University Cent. MO. State Oregon State Louisiana State Alabama Louisiana State Illinois Cincinnati Oklahoma George Washington Louisiana State Kansas Purdue Colorado Syracuse Minnesota Minnesota Michigan Cornell Chicago Michigan Penn State Louisiana State Penn State

Norman W. Suiter Claude R. Sumpter Stanley L. Swart Alan Sumb Tai Robert J. Thatcher Robert C. Trezise Col. Robert M. Von Schlemmer George H. Wadge Herbert P. Wagner, Sr. John C. Wagner

Cornell Oregon State Miami of Ohio Washington State Oklahoma Univ. North .

Colorado UCLA Ohio State Michigan Univ. North.

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David L. Waibel Roe E. Walker Illinois RichardS. Oklahoma Watts Dale W. W-eber Iowa State Benjamin H. Michigan Werry James A. Wills ¡ Indiana Nelson E. Wise Purdue Paul C. Wise Oklahoma State Illinois Carl E. Woerner Syracuse Patrick J. Wrobel Michael K. Illinois Yates Indiana Theo J. Jena Colorado Paul E. Remington John A. Rosso Arizona Penn State Lewis E. Adams Robert I. Bortle Iowa State William C. Hirt Tennessee Howard P. Penn State Lambert MO/School of Mines Allen J. Paschke New Hampshire Conrad G. Terkelsen Worron E. Syracuse Wert Robert E. Franklin Wilson Charles R. Bliss Boston Univ.

Columbia Loy J. Bowen Texas Shelton W. Boyce, III Purdue Orphie R. Bridges "The Acacia Educational Foundation is a fully approved tax exempt educational Foundation. For more information please contact Acacia Headquarters. "

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!TRIAD TIMES UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE just two years since returning, the University of New Hampshire Chapter has once again taken a leading role in the campus' Greek system . Since rechartering on Oct. 9, 1982, the chapter has initiated 101 brothers for a new initiate total of 1,000 brothers! UNH becomes the sixth chapter to initiate 1,000 brothers into Acacia.

The University of New Hampshire is an institution of 10,000 students in Durham, N.H. , located about an hour north of Boston and 20 minutes from the New Hampshire coast. There are approximately 1,000 Greeks at UNH in 12 fraternities and five sororities. Acacia is one of the largest chapters on campus, with over 75 active brothers this semester.

The chapter house is a large white building off the beaten track of "Fraternity Row" and accommodates 47 brothers, the largest in-house capacity on the UNH campus. The house has undergone many improvements since the chapter's rechartering, including conversion of an unused kitchen into a TV room, new rugs, a new party room floor and a new bar. Several projects were also planned for completion during Summer 1984.

In addition to the ever-improving condition of the house, many brothers have been bringing distinction to Acacia. Included are a 4.0 junior Phi Beta Kappa business/ economics dual major; many other Dean's List students; three track team members, two cross country runners, a wrestler, a hockey player, tennis player, and a football player who was named "Student/Athlete of the Year;" vice president of the New Hampshire Association of Chemical Engineers, and even the student body president. Acacia has also won the overall first place title in Homecoming the last two years. The UNH chapter is the only first-year fraternity to win the title and the only group to ever win two years in a row. Acacia at the University of New Hampshire is back and stronger than ever!

SHIPPENSBURG CHAPTER The brothers of the Shippensburg Chapter recently submitted the following report to the TRIAD editor. Corresponding Secretary jeffrey Little reports the following activities on the campus by Acacians.

IFC-Steve Rock has just stepped down from the presidency of the Shippensburg University Interfrate nity Conference . Under Rock's guidance, a completely new schedule of events for Greek Week was planned and implemented. In recent IFC elections, Brother Bill Long was elected secretary of IFC, continuing

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the long-standing tradition of having an Acacian active in the IFC on the Shippensburg campus.

CHARITY WORK-Through close work with the Tall Cedars of Lebanon (a branch of Masonry), the Shippensburg Acacians organized a silk rose sale with all benefits going to Muscular Dystrophy. The chapter was able to send almost $600 to help " jerry's Kids." The chapter also held a canned food social gathering in conjunction with the Theta Kappa Sorority ' s food drive. The Acacians were successful in collecting over 200 cans of food to be disbursed among the needy of the Shippensburg community.

ON CAMPUS-ln recent student government and class elections, Acacians were successful in winning three seats in the Student Senate. Roger Stone was elected as Student Association vice president. In class elections, jim Palermo and Dan Papiernik were elected class senators, again ensuring that the chapter was well represented on campus.

The chapter also reported pledging 14 new brothers in the spring. This is the largest pledge class in several years and we would like to say congratulations to all the new brothers of Acacia. The chapter is also doing very well academically, ranking third out of 10 fraternities on the Shippensburg campus and they are striving to do better. The Fraternity commends them for their effort and encourages them to continue the success.

tO UNDERGRADUATESORDER OF PYTHAGORAS At this summer's Conclave, 10 undergraduate members were awarded the Order of Pythagoras . This is Acacia's second highest award and the highest that an undergraduate member of the Fraternity may receive. The OP is awarded by the National Council for service above and beyond the call of duty. The Council is limited to the number of OPs granted per year to 25 and there may be only two recipients from each chapter per year. Those receiving the Order of Pythagoras in Kansas City were: 1.

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William Kent Barnow,Kansas State Kirk A. Brown, Nebraska Penn State Mark Buchinsky, john C. Davis, New Hampshire 5. jeffrey j. Eller, Washington State 6. Dan A. Hytrek, Oregon State 7. William Markowski, Penn State

8. H. Price Mounger III, Louisiana State 9. james S. Murakami, Long Beach 10. David D. White, Nebraska

SKI TRIP A SUCCESS In january 1984, the Nebraska Chapter held another successful trip to Colorado.

Nineteen members of the Nebraska Chapter made the trip to Steamboat Springs, where they were joined by nine members of the Iowa Chapter. After five days of skiing and other shared experiences, the Acacians headed back to their respective chapters, but not until plans for another trip had been set into motion.

Several chapters are getting together to help prepare for this year's trip to Steamboat Springs. For more infor-mation on this special event, contact Tom Erickson at the Nebraska Chapter or Brent Pierson or Price Mounger of the LSU Chapter.

ILLINOIS CHAPTER STRONG AMONG THE LARGEST The Illinois Chapter of Acacia Fraternity proudly takes its place among the leaders of the largest Greek system in the nation. Since the founding of the Illinois Chapter in 1906, its members have strived to distinguish themselves in the Fraternity . The Illini Acacians are proud of their recent scholastic, philanthropic and athletic achievements.

The chapter currently boasts a membership of 85 members with an initiation rate of around 80-85 percent - well above the national average of 75 percent. The chapter is also very involved on campus with members in student government, Association of Illini Pride, Orange Crush, Illini Greek writer of the newspaper, campus honoraries, Illini Rugby Club, President's Council, intramurals and even a member of the Illini varsity football team.

The chapter has also worked diligently to provide human service programs for the Champaign area. Recently the chapter participated in a blood drive in which 75 percent of the members of the chapter donated blood. This was the largest turnout on campus and was acknowledged by the local Red Cross. They also cosponsored a mud-volleyball tournament with a sorority. The co-ed tournament provided fun and athletic enjoyment for all that attended. It also provided an opportunity for some Acacians to help clean up the Champaign-Urbana community through an Order of Omega campaign. The Illinois Acacians also

sponsored a local Easter Seals fund-raising campaign, which benefited the local Easter Seals Foundation.

These campus activities accompanied with community involvement have established Acacia as a responsible organization that lives up to its motto . . . human service.

ing drums in various music groups in the Bloomington area.

Since joining the staff, Lar on and Houston have gone through an e ten ive training program covering all a peels of the Fraternity on each level. With thi training completed, both men will be traveling throughout the country visiting

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NEW STAFF MEMBERS COME ON BOARD In July 1984, DAROLD W. LARSON, Washington State '84 and SCOTT J. HOUSTON, Indiana '84, joined the staff of the Acacia National Fraternity as leadership consultants, bringing with them the spirit and enthusiasm to help implement the goals established by the Fraternity's National Council, Headquarters staff and chapters.

Larson, who grew up in the rural community of Puyallup, Wash., graduated from Puyallup High School. He attended Washington State University, receiving his bachelor of arts degree in education with an emphasis in social studies and English.

As an Acacian at WSU, Larson served the chapter as rush chairman and continued the Washington State Chapter's commitment to involvement in campus activities. Larson was a two-year member of the prestigious Coug Guys and Gals Recruiting and Alumni Service Organization, and a member of the New Student Orientation Committee. joining Larson on the Fraternity's staff is SCOTT J. HOUSTON, Indiana '84.

Houston is serving in the role of leadership consultant for the Fraternity and will be traveling extensively throughout the country visiting undergraduate chapters and implementing our chapter services program.

Houston graduated from Indiana University's School of Business in Spring 1984 with a bachelor of science degree in small business and entrepreneurship.

While attending IU, he was active in and out of his chapter. He served the Indiana Chapter in the positions of social chairman, philanthropy chairman and venerable dean. He was elected to membership in Mortar Board and Gamma Gamma Greek honorary, as well as participating as a big brother and play-

chapters and colonies with four basic purposes: To Educate and Inform, Evaluate, Motivate and To Serve.

BRADLEY D. COLERICK, Nebraska '83, will remain on the Fraternity staff for at least part of the 1984-85 academic year giving Acacia a staff of three fulllime traveling men. Colerick has been administering the chapter services program and chapter expansion program, as well as directing the activities of Houston and Larson. In the 1984-85 year, Acacia has high hopes for solidifying current chapters and expanding on to new campuses to spread the name and rich heritage of Acacia. The Fraternity welcomes Darold and Scott with the hope for a productive year of progress and growth.

award program in Laramie, \ y. Ottoe , a leader in the Student enate. erved a student body president, Re idence Hall Association pre ident and two-tim trea urer of his Acacia chapter. He is graduating this lay with a degr in busine s admini !ration, and Acacia ' ill mis hi presence in the chapter.

In addition, Ron )one , Cary Keaten, and Tom Core were elected to the 28member Wyoming Student enate . jones is representing the College of Commerce and Industry, Keaten represent the College of Engineering and Core represents the College of Art and Sciences.

Acacia's delegation represents the largest group from any individual fraternity or sorority. Keaten was also named a member of Order of Omega. the national Greek honorary. jones also serves as president of the Interfraternity Council. These men do a fine job representing Acacia at Wyoming and we commend them for their effort and wish them success as they continue to take an active role in the affairs of their university.

WS U FIRST ACADEMICALLY For the second consecutive semester, the men of the Washington State Chapter finished first academically in the WSU fraternity system. The chapter GPA of 2.89 was enough to keep the chapter on top of the academic standings of the 24 fraternities on campus.

In intramurals, the WSU Chapter also had a strong spring finishing first in the "6-foot and over" basketball tournament and second in the "6-foot and under" category. The chapter's softball teams are also strong and the chapter is looking for a finish of sixth place or better in the all-campus playoffs of over 200 teams.

Congratulations to the men of the Washington State Chapter . . . keep up the good work!

KANSAS IMPROVING-

ACACIAN NAMED STUDENT SENATOR OF THE YEAR Scott Ottoes, Wyoming '84, was named the University of Wyoming Senator of the Year for the 1983-84 academic year at Torchlight Laurels, the all-university

The Kansas Chapter of Acacia has reported many accomplishments thus far this year. First of all, they report raising the chapter GPA from the bottom third of the fraternity system to sixth out of 29 fraternities. Secondly, the chapter has been successful with their recruiting efforts, increasing their membership by 25%. Thirdly, the Alumni Corporation has granted approval for substantial repairs to the chapter house.

The chapter and alumni corporation both report that a new emphasis on alumni programming is helping the chapter immensely and encourages any and all alumni to come back and get reacquainted with the Kansas Chapter.

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!ALUMNI NOTES Medical Sciences in Little Rock, Ark. In addition to his work in the community, Henley also serves as president of Bruce Drugs Inc. in Smackover, Ark.

Michael J. Grace

Phillabaum Elected President of Association of American University Presses Leslie E. Phillabaum, Penn State '56, director of the Louisiana State University Press, was elected president of the Association of American University Presses at the annual meeting of the association held in June in Spring Lake, N.J . Phillabaum served as president-elect of the organization during the previous year and was a member of the board of directors from 1978-80.

Phillabaum, a native of New York, received his bachelor's degree in business administration in 1958 and his master's degree in English in 1963 from The Pennsylvania State University, where he was initiated as a member of the Acacia Fraternity. He began his publishing career as a manuscript editor at Penn State University Press and in 1963 he moved to the University of North Carolina Press as an ¡editor-in-chief. He went to LSU in 1970 as executive edito r ~ n d associate director, and was named director of the LSU Press in 1975. Under his directorship, the LSU Press's title output has doubled and the sales volume has tripled.

Phillabaum succeeds retiring association President Arthur J. Rosenthal, director of Harvard University Press.

Dr. Ed Henley Ph.D. Dr. Ed Henley, Arkansas '64, a doctor of pharmacy and a fellow in the American Society of Consultant Pharmacists, has been involved in many activities recently, including service as a member and secretary of the Union County (Arkansas) Election Commission. Brother Henley previously served as chairman of the commission. He also recently finished serving as the chairman and secretary-treasurer of the Union County (Arkansas) Democratic Committee. Henley's most recent activity follows his appointment to the Alumni Advisory Council of the University of Arkansas for

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Michael J. Grace, Nebraska '73, after receiving his bachelor's degree in chemistry in 1979, remained on the University of Nebraska-Lincoln campus until April 1984 to earn his doctorate in bio-chemistry. He has recently accepted a position as a staff scientist with Proctor and Gamble's Miami Valley Laboratories near Cincinnati, Ohio.

Reusser Enjoys Retirement Bobby D. Reusser, Kansas '49, in a recent note to Acacia's Headquarters, reports that he is thoroughly enjoying his years of retirement. Brother :Reusser worked for the Kroger Company for many years and in 1975 retired as a divisional vice president. Brother Reusser states that " .. . haven't worked since and it's one great feeling! No politics and no stupid reports. Hello to all the KU guys." We wish Brother Reusser well and hope to hear from more alumni concerning their activities.

Syracuse Graduate Receives IBM Fellowship Biophysics doctoral candidate James Klein, Syracuse '78, has received a oneyear graduate fellowship for polymer research from the IBM Corporation.

Awarded on the basis of specific research proposals, the 1984-85 fellow ships, of which only eight were awarded for polymer research, provide full tuition support, a generous one-year stipend, and $2 ,000 in unrestricted research-supporting funds.

Klein began his graduate study at Syracuse in 1981 under the supervision of Bennie R. Ware, now Kenan professor of science. Klein's work focuses on the analysis of polyelectrolytes-polymers such as DNA, which carry multiple electrical charges.

The work Brother Klein has done at

the university, an attempt to directly study the electrical transformation of polyelectrolytes has already resulted in one journal publication, deemed by a reviewer to be of "major impact."

Lawyer or Entertainer?

There is a common cliche' in industry which says that a key executive wears many hats. That cliche' could certainly be applied to Anthony G. Marshall, New Hampshire '59, and now dean of the school of hospitality management at Florida International University. Marshall could call himself an educator, administrator, attorney, former club manager, lecturer and last, but not least, an entertainer. What he does bill himself as is a "legal expert in the hospitality industry."

One knows upon entering his office that he is no pedant or "high-falutin"' lawyer. The clues? For one-he's digging around his "prop bag" which consists of a trash bag filled with a dead rat, mouse, worms and other paraphernalia, and secondly-he's posing about a thousand questions per minute and answering them all himself.

Both of these ploys are designed to grab a restaurateur's attention on the somewhat deadly-sounding subject of the legal responsibilities of a restaurant owner. Both ploys are successful and seem to make the dry as dust message a bit easier to swallow. The message that Brother Marshall is putting forth all over the U.S. to restaurateur's and others in the hospitality industry is that in the increasingly consumer-oriented society, we have gone from caveat emptor (let the buyer beware) to the other extreme . . . . let the seller beware. And the consequences for not recognizing the shift could be very severe and you will pay and pay big!

Granted, the legalese is somewhat dry.

This is why he created an almost Las Vegas-like performance during which he flames objects and pulls the rat and mouse out of the food to stress his points. And he stresses that all over the country at frequent lectures. As a recent lecturer at last year's National Restaurant Association Chicago convention, he drew raves. In show biz slang, he had a return engagement there this May .

Those who caught his "act" weren't disappointed.

Brother Marshall has made quite a name for himself in the hospitality business. We thank the Restaurant Business Magazine for much of the information that was in this brief article. We commend Brother Marshall for his efforts and achievements and wish him well as he continues his work in this field.

Sumners is Named Vice President

Morgan Active on Many Fronts

A. Cecil Sumners, LSU '62, was recently appointed vice president and general manager of Target Response Systems of Atlanta, Ga. Brother Sumners, a 1965 graduate of LSU, was also named general manager of the Atlanta-based business-to-business sales lead handling service . Brother Sumners enjoys his contact with the Fraternity and often corresponds with brothers of the Louisiana State Chapter. He hopes to get back to the LSU area sometime in the near future, but reports enjoying his position.

W. Robert Morgan, Oklahoma '42, is an attorney practicing in Gilroy, Calif.

Brother Morgan has been active for many years in the California State Bar Association, having served on its board of directors from 1979-81 . He finished his term on that board by serving as its vice president in 1981. In other activities relative to his profession, Morgan served as a state bar representative on judicial council from 1981-83. He also served the International Academy of Trial Lawyers,a goup limited to 500 trial lawyers from throughout the United States, as president in 1973. While his professional activities keep him busy, he still finds time for a "few" other small pursuits. Brother Morgan is reported the largest breeder of Morgan horses on the West Coast. He and his wife and two children, both also lawyers, have raised Morgan horses simply for the enjoyment. Brother Morgan grew up working with these strong animals on the family farm in Pennsylvania. After graduating from Stanford law he purchased one of his own and currently owns around 90 of them and serves as President of the Morgan Horse Historic Society.

On still another front , Brother Morgan was also the founder of the Triton Museum of Art in Santa Clara. The Museum, which originally was located in Santa Barbra, currently consists of four pavillions, three of which were built by Brother Morgan. The musem currently has plans for a fifth pavillion and recently recieved a one million donation from Hewlett Packard founder towards this goal. The museum boasts a large collection of outdoor sculpture art as well as an impressive collection of fine American Art. Brother Morgan reports that he learned a great deal while at the Oklahoma chapter of Acacia and has enjoyed

Acacian Installed as Director-at-large of International Society David S. Butler Sr., P.E., Mississippi State '62, a partner of Bowron & Butler, Consulting Engineers in jackson, Miss. , has been elected as director-at-large of the 50,000-member American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers Inc. (ASHRAE). He was installed at the 1984 ASHRAE annual meeting, held june 17-20 in Kansas City, Mo. Butler has been involved in several jackson area projects including: Eastland Federal Office Building, Allstate Regional Office Building, Mississippi Blue Cross/Blue Shield Building, Buford Yerger Retirement Home, and jitney Jungle Super Stores.

Butler has been a member of the board of directors since 1981, serving as chairman of Region VII. During that time, he has been a member of Regions and Member Councils and chairman of the Regions Council-Fiscal Planning Subcommittee. From 1978-81, Butler was his region's vice chairman for education. In 1981 , he sat on the ASHRAE Appeals Board for Standards for "Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality" .

An ASHRAE member since 1968, Butler was president of the Mississippi Chapter in 1978 and received the Region VII Award of Merit of 1978. He is also a member of the National Society of Professional Engineers and the Construction Specifications Institute. He graduated from the Mississippi State University with a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering. He was initiated into Acacia in 1962.

greatly his affiliation with Acacia. He has served the Fraternity as a chapter advisor and was instrumental in obtaing a chapter house for one of our groups.

Glen L. Hower WSU electrical engineering professor Glen L. Hower, Washington State '55, has been named acting chair of the department of electrical and computer engineering. He succeeds Harriet B. Rigas, who has been appointed chair of the electrical and computer engineering department at the United States Naval Post-Graduate School in Monterey, Calif.

Brother Hower joined the electrical and computer engineering faculty at WSU in 1956. He has a bachelor'~and master's degree in electrical engineering from WSU and a doctorate in electrical engineering from Stanford University. He served as chairman of the department of electrical and computer engineering from 1970-80. Brother Hower is also a long-time member of the WSU House Corporation, serving as president and secretary-treasurer for a number of terms .

Acacia Educational Foundation The Acacia Educational Foundation was established in 1962 as a fully accredited, tax exempt, educational Foundation. The AEF has sponsored many Acacia programs including the two most recent Leadership Academies, the Acacia Alcohol Awareness Program, TO BETTER THE RECORD, Leadership Consltants, and the new Regional Leadership Academy series.

The Foundation also sponsors an annual Scholarship program awarding over $10,000 dollars annually to Acacians from throughout the country.

If you would like to make a tax deductible donation or would like information concerning the Foundation, please clip the following and return to the Foundation: Acacia Educational Foundation 3901 W. 86th Street #430 Indianapolis, IN 46268 Name __________________ Info Requested? _ _ __ Chapter Donation Enclosed _

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\CHAPTER ETERNAL~ FORMER COUNCIL MEMBER PASSES AWAY Marvin Logan, Iowa '28, recently entered the Chapter Eternal after a full and exciting life.

Brother Logan was a 1928 graduate of the University of Iowa and a member of their Alumni Association . He was also active in the St. Paul Community Church, Manchester Lodge 165 AF & AM in Iowa, Scottish Rite Bodis Valley of Moline, IL, and Medinah Temple.

Marv was employed as a Regional Sales Manager of Vita Craft Cookware where he was very successful. In 1982 he published his book-Making More Money, which outlined the way in which he achieved his success and wealth and gave others the tools necessary to do the same.

Brother Logan 's career with Acacia was long and illustrious. In the 60's he started what turned out to be a 10 year term on the Acacia National Council. At the 1960 Conclave in Bloomington, Ind. , he was elected National Second VicePresident. He served in this office until 1967 when he advanced to 1st Vice-President. During this time period, Marv was influential in obtaining and supporting the National Headquarters building in Boulder, Colorado.

After his term as 1st Vice-President, he continued to serve the Fraternity as its Director of Alumni Programming. In other service to the Fraternity, Marv personally backed the University of Iowa Chapter when it obtained their chapter house, a beautiful structure the chapter still occupies.

Brother Logan was a great and hardworking Acacian. He will be missed.

Michigan ProfessorEmeritus Dies Architect and educator Ralph W. Hammett, Harvard '22, died July 11 at his horne in Rochester, Minn. Brother Hammett had lived in Ann Arbor from 1931-76 and had been a professor of architecture and ancient history at the University of Michigan from 1931-65. In 1966, he was named professor-emeritus of architecture by the University of Michigan.

He was born June 26, 1896, in Mankato, Minn. He is survived by his wife, Gladys Brouillard Hammett, whom he married in 1928, and two daughters, Eleanore M. Hammett and Dorothy Allen; five grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

A 1919 graduate of the University of Minnesota, he received his master's de-

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gree from Harvard University in 1923.

He taught at the University of Minnesota, the University of Washington and Illinois Institute of Technology before joining the Michigan faculty in 1931.

He served in the U.S. Navy during World War I and as a major in the U.S. Army in World War II, seeing action in Europe, and later, restoring arts and monuments where he was decorated by the French.

He was known for his many building designs in the Ann Arbor area, which included churches, chapels, county buildings and a women's city club .

Hammett was a member of Ann Arbor City Council for two terms in the 30s; helped organize the City Planning Cornmission in 1938; and served on the Ann Arbor Historical Commission. He was a member of the panel which drafted the Ann Arbor city building code. In 1970, he was honored by the Ann Arbor City Council for his work on restoration of the Kempf House, a prominent building in the Ann Arbor area.

Brother Hammett was also an author.

He wrote "The Rornanesque of Western Europe." He served in many offices of the Michigan Society of Architects and American Institute of Architects and was named Architect of the Year in 1957 by the organization.

Ex-Track Coach at Butler Dies Memorial services for Galvin L. Walker, Chicago, '28, former track and cross country coach at Butler University in Indianapolis, were held recently for his family. Brother Walker died in Montgomery, AI. Born in Boyd County, Nebraska, he lived in Indianapolis for 37 years before moving to Montgomery two years ago.

During his 20-year coaching career at Butler, a private liberal arts university, his teams won eight Indiana Collegiate Conference and Little State track and cross country titles. He retired in 1966 as an associate professor of education.

He was a graduate of Dakota Wesleyan University and was a member of its Football Hall of Fame. He also received a degree from Indiana University and a master's degree from The Ohio State University.

Besides being a member of Acacia, he was a member of Phi Delta Kappa and Broadway United Methodist Church. He was a Navy veteran of World War I and an Air Force veteran of World War II, retiring as a lieutenant colonel.

Survivors include his wife, Helen, a

daughter, Anne Walker Ritter, and a son, Les.

Clarion Journalist W. C. Hearst Dies William Curtis Hearst, Iowa '26 , whose journalistic career spanned more than a half century, died May 27 in Clarion, Pa. Hearst's newspaper career included work in Iowa, Chicago and Wisconsin before he moved to Pennsylvania in 1942 to take over as owner and publisher of the Clarion Republican.

After graduating from the University of Iowa at Iowa City in 1926, Hearst worked for the Des Moines Register and Tribune, the Chicago Tribune, the Chicago Herald-Examiner and several weeklies in Iowa and Illinois.

In 1942, he took over the ownership of the Clarion Republican. Prior to moving to Clarion, he owned and was editor and publisher of the Whitewater, Wis., Press for five years.

In 1954, he acquired full ownership of the Clarion Democrat, along with the Republican, and conlinued to publish both papers until 1965 when he sold them to Western Pennsylvania Newspaper Company . That firm merged both papers into the current Clarion News.

In 1960, he founded radio station WWCH in Clarion and operated the station until a couple of years ago when his son, William Hearst, assumed ownership and management.

Hearst, who described himself as a liberal Republican, also served as editor of the Clarion Republican for many years, in addition to being owner and publisher. He was known for outspoken editorials, which sometimes took a bipartisan position on issues and some candidates.

Brother Hearst was born Nov. 11 , 1903, in Cedar Falls, Iowa. He was an active sportsman interested in hunting and fishing, and had participated in ice skating and other winter sports. While at the University of Iowa, he tried out for the Hawkeye football team. He was a charter member and past president of the Clarion Rotary Club as well as the Scottish Rite of Oil City, Valley of New Castle, the Northwestern Shrine Association, the Zem Zern Temple of Erie, the Clarion County Shrine Club, Ducks Unlimited, the Clarion County Historical Association and a life member of the University of Iowa Alumni Association.

He was also a former member of the Sons of the American Revolution, Pennsylvania Republicans, Republican Presidential Task Force and the American Association of Retired Persons.

Texas A & M Acacia Senior Dies of Crash Injuries james William "Bill" Robinson, Texas A&M senior from Round Rock, Texas, who was to be editor of the student newspaper this fall, died recently from injuries suffered in an Aug. 20 car accident. The fall term's first edition of The Battalion was published Aug. 24 and carried Robinson's name as editor-as it will for the rest of the fall term in tribute from the staff, said newspaper advisor Don johnson. Robinson was a 1980 graduate of the Round Rock High School in Round Rock, Texas. He had been selected editor in the spring and had been editorial page editor this summer and was a former assistant sports editor and sports reporter. johnson described Robinson as "a rather quiet person, very conscientious and well liked by the staff." He was an achiever and a better than average student. Robinson was active politically, serving as a delegate to the state Republican convention.

Bill was Venerable Dean at the Texas A & M Colony and had just recently returned from the National Convention in Kansas City, Mo., where he learned a great deal on fraternity management and was hoping to get the colony to chapter status in the near future .

We all wish Robinson's family Godspeed as they return to their daily lives.

Bill will be missed.

Robert D. Brinker Dies Robert D. Brinker, George Washington '29, teacher and administrator in the Washington D.C. public schools from 1928 until he retired in 1965, died of cardiac arrest on Oct. 20 at his home in Cranbury, N.j.

Brother Brinker was born in Letart, W.V. He was a graduate of Marshall University, later earning a master's degree from George Washington University, where he was initiated as a member of the Acacia Fraternity. He also studied at the University of Maryland and Catholic University.

Brinker went to Washington in 1928 and ¡ taught in the public schools, later serving as principal at several schools.

He was a teacher in English and American literature at Anacostia High School and was chairman of the English department when he retired in 1965. He later moved to New jersey.

He was a member of the Society for French Historical Studies, the National Historic Society, the Sons of Confederate Veterans and the Masons.

His books included "A Study of the Vocabulary Content of Vocational Guidance Textbooks."

Survivors include his wife, jeanette Seiler Brinker of Cranbury, three daughters and 11 grandchildren.

Col. Clarence H. Breedlove Col. Clarence H. Breedlove, Oklahoma State '26, died at his home April 26. He was born on Aug . 9, 1903 in Ardmore, Ok. After graduating from high school in 1922, he enrolled at Oklahoma A8.M, where he received his bachelor's and master's degrees in chemistry. While at A&M, he became involved with the military service as a private, later working his way up the ranks.

His activities in college, besides being a member of the Acacia National Fraternity, included Scabbard and Blade, Young Democrats and Masonic Lodge.

Following graduation, he worked in Chicago for Cities Service Oil Company, later moving to Oklahoma City to work as a forensic chemist.

Brother Breedlove later moved to Lawton, OK. , where he became head of the chemistry department at Cameron junior College. He also coached tennis and track, and later became dean of men.

From 1940-42, he left Lawton due to World War II and returned only to be assigned to the Eighth Army-Air Force Headquarters at Hiwickam, England, where he was with the chemical warfare service for the duration of the war. During the war he received numerous medals and decorations, including the Legion of Merit, presented by Generals Dwight D. Eisenhower and jimmy Doolittle.

He was reassigned in the U.S. and after World War II he became president of Cameron junior College . Breedlove then joined the Air Force and had assignments which led him to the Pentagon, where he served in the office of the secretary of the Air Force.

He was transferred to Oklahoma A&M as a professor of aerospace studies and held that position until his retire-ment from the military on Feb . 14, 1957. After retiring, he began working as a civilian in the chemistry department at OSU .

Breedlove was involved in many Stillwater activities, most notably the Town and Gown Theatre, where he appeared on stage in over 30 productions. He also participated in behind-the-stage activities in over 120 productions.

He is survived by his widow, two sons, one daughter, eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Elmer L. Koch M.D. Elmer L. Koch, Indiana '38, formerly of Danville and Indianapolis, Ind., died in Prescott, Ariz., on Aug. 18, at age 66.

He was a former medical director at the Indiana Boys School, medical advisor to the Hendricks County Selective Service Board, and a staff member at Hendricks County Methodist and St. Vincent's hospitals. In 1970, Koch was a member of the Hendricks County Board of Health .

He served as the county's deputy coroner for eight years

CHAPTER LIST CALIFORNIA Dr. Karl C. Leebrick #58 Robert jared Grimshaw #378 CHICAGO john T. Browning #209 CINCINNATI Reuben E. Ott #5 COLORADO john B. White, Jr. #306 COLUMBIA Thaddeus W. Veness #54 CORNELL E. Earl Harding #160 Kenneth G. Gillette #189 GEORGE WASHINGTON Carl W. Tomlin #96 HARVARD Mere! S. Sager #325 ILLINOIS Louis A. Abbott #144 Arthur S. Samoore #456 Olen R. Clements #159 INDIANA Russell H. Paugh #148 Maurice A. Rob.ison #327 Frank E. Allen #656 Eugene F. Yoder #254 Lynn F. Wright #268 Oran E. Miller #136 Clarence A. Graham #50 IOWA Paul N. Collin #241 IOWA STATE Louris S. Sabatke #258 Donald B. Palmer #89 KANSAS Arthur L. Nichols, Jr. #462 Cecil H. Haas #278 Ellsworth C. Dent #311 Kelvin V. Hoover #273 Ward Hitt #307 Albert Koch #621 Earl H. Bondurant #324 William E. Swarner #253 james E. Taylor #623 Charles S. McGinness #720 KANSAS STATE Glen M. Case #92 L.S.U. Fred Henry Raiford, Jr. #494 MISSOURI Frank B. Matteson #498 J. Roger Buck #481 Mervin E. Mansager #360 Prof. Carle C. Zimmerman #239 Berthold A. Henschel #309 NEBRASKA John M. Vetter #224 Leslie L. Kunkle #225 julian E. Applegate #270 NORTHWESTERN Benjamin F. Hill #395 Edward R. Broezel #306 Herbert F. Dean #180 Fred V. Robinson #146

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C) KEY RING with ACACIA FRATERNITY and the crest engraved in solid brass . $3.50 A) CLUB TIE with Acacia's crest woven in gold. Available in navy or burgundy. Be sure to specify color when ordering. $8 .00

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AEF SPONSORS REGIONAL LEADERSHIP ACADEMIES In an effort to better service our chapters and to provide leadership training to ea.ch class of officers , the National Fraternity, with the assistance of the Acacia Educational Foundation, will conduct four Regional Leadership academies in 1985.

The " RLAs" will be organized and implemented by the Headquarters staff with the assistance of key volunteers in each region.

Chapter leaders should start planning now to attend the conference in their area. Each conference will run from Friday evening through Sunday and will cover topics from time management to Acacia's new chapter standards program . . : " The Spirit of Excellence. " Tentative conference dates and locations are as follows: Section 1. Northeastern 2. Northcentral 3. Midwestern 4. Western

Place Syracuse, N.Y. Indianapolis, Ind. Lincoln, Neb. Berkeley, Calif.

Dates Feb. 22-24 Feb. 15-17 Mar. 3-9 Feb. 15-17

Each chapter will receive registration information in November. There will be a $75 registration fee per chapter and chapters may send as many as five members to the Academy. The registration fee will include two meals and a mileage reimbursement for each chapter.

This is an exciting new program for Acacia and is designed to be similar to the Leadership Academy held biennially at Conclave. Chapters should start planning now to have five members in attendance at their "RLA!"

ACACIA national fratemlty COLONIZATIONS PLANNED The Acacia National Fraternity has adopted a new, more aggressive expansion policy. It is the feeling of the National Council and staff that the time is right for Acacia to expand its chapter base.

The national staff has put in place and had approved, the colonization sites for the 1984-85 academic year.

All three will be attempts at recolonizing on campuses where Acacia once had strong chapters and where viable alumni support and other resources are still in place.

The national staff is also looking for one or two more potential expansion sites for this academic year. Anyone with information or suggestions or possible sites, feel free to contact the National Headquarters at (317)8728210. Look for more information on these colonizations in the next issue of the TRIAD.

DIRECTORY QUESTIONNAIRES TO BE MAILED Work on the Alumni Directory is well under way. Soon all alumni will receive a brief questionnaire with a follow -up request to be sent one month later. The prompt return of these questionnaires is essential so that the information in the directory will be current and complete. The completed questionnaires , as well as a list of all alumni who do not respond to either mailing , will be turned over to the publisher for telephone follow up .

Alumni will then be contacted directly by the Harris Publishing Company to verify information and to see whether they wish to purchase a directory. Alumni who do not respond to the questionnaires and are not reached by phone by the Harris representatives, will appear in the directory with the information provided by alumni records.

Alumni will be listed alphabetically, geographically, and by chapter.

Each listing will contain name, class year, -chapter, residence address and phone number, and business or professional information when available.

If you have not received your questionnaire by Dec. 31, or if you do not wish to be listed in the directory, please notify us in writing.

"SEVEN DAYS OF SERVICE"Nov. 11-18, 1984 The week of Nov. 14-20, 1983, was designated by the Fraternity's National Council as Acacia's Human Service Week . . . "Seven Days Of Service." The purpose of the program was to stress the importance of human service activity and to afford our chapters the opportunity to concentrate their efforts to benefit our national human service project- The

Shriners Burns Institutes. The week was a grand success and the National Council voted to sponsor the event again this year.

The 1984 "Seven Days Of Service" was held Nov. 11-18. It is hoped that efforts will enable us to improve our contributions to the Shrine and other worthy organizations.

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