the international organization. A portion of each initiation fee is used to produce the TRIAD, and each initiate receives the magazine free for life. Issues of The TRIAD are also available for download in PDF form on the Fraternity’s website. PYTHAGORAS. The official membership manual of the Fraternity is designed to assist each chapter in its pledge education program and to provide members with a handy reference for basic fraternity information. The CREST. Acacia publishes an electronic newsletter every month, plus special editions, for the enjoyment of our members. The Crest features news from our chapters and colonies, notable alumni news, Council and Headquarters Staff news, and various other items pertaining to Acacia. The Laws of Acacia. This supreme fraternal document contains Acacia’s constitution, by-laws and code of procedure. Each initiate should have a thorough working knowledge of this document. The Laws of Acacia is available in printed form from the International Headquarters. The Ritual. This is the Fraternity’s most guarded and prized tome. Written by the Founding Fathers over a century ago, the Ritual is restricted to initiates’ eyes only. Only six numbered copies are provided to each chapter — five for the chapter’s use and one for the chapter advisor. Each of these copies must be signed for, and no other member may obtain one without the express authorization of the Executive Director. Officer Manuals. The indispensable guides, also known as “Gold Books” due to their traditional cover color, are prepared to assist each chapter officer and the chapter advisor in performing the respective duties of their offices. Officer Manuals are available in printed form from the International Headquarters, or as PDFs from the Fraternity’s website. Acacia Sings. The Fraternity’s official songbook contains the sheet music and lyrics to a host of songs traditionally used by the Fraternity to serenade sororities and girlfriends, celebrate intramural victories, and foster greater brotherhood. Acacia Sings sheet music and .mp3 files are available on the Fraternity’s website.
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