Acacia Triad - Autumn 1954 - Vol. 49, No. 1

OF ACACIA FRATERNITY

National President-elect, William E. Krieger addresses the Golden Anniversary Conclave Banquet.

Chatting before the banquet are (left to right) , Mrs. Marvin Niehuss, Charles A. Sink, Walter Kolbe, Senator Francis Case , George A. Malcolm, and Dr. Niehuss.

Founders George Malcolm and Charles Sink sit on the Acacia Memorial Bench on the Michigan campus.

Caught in a festive spirit at the banquet are (left to right) Herschel Washington, Mrs. Washington, Cecil Haas, President-elect Krieger, Mrs. Krieger, Treasurer-elect Patterson, and Mrs. Patterson.

Founder Malcolm admires his President Ruppenthal makes Founder Sink, at the Founders' master and Mrs. Kelly observe

ring as National presentation to Luncheon. Toastthe proceedings.

U.S. Senator Francis Case emphasizes a point during his address at the Conclave Banquet. On the Senator's right is President Ruppenthal and Toasmaster T. Hawley Tapping. On his left are Mrs. Charles Sink and Founder George A. Malcolm.

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~ OF DON'T BE AFRAID It is not too early to begin to appraise the results of our pledge training programs. In a rather short period of time, initiation will be the top item on the agenda of most chapters. Last fall's pledges are now nearing completion of their pledge training, and when that is accomplished, along with the making of the required grade point average, they will be r eady to become full - fledged Acacians. These are the men who will one day assume the leadership of the chapter-the men who will assume the many r esponsibilities in ·a chapter that go along with the privileges of membership. Ask yourselves now, "Are they r eady to assume such important roles ?"

Undoubtedly most of them have assumed the obligations of pledgeship and have lived up to chapter expectations throughout the training program. There a re surely some who have not-and if they have not, don't be afraid to refuse active membership to them. Afte·r all, , when a man is pledged, he is in no way being given or being assured of membership in the Fraternity. He is merely being given an opportunity to earn his right to become an active member .

Don't let your chapter become a victim of the oft' repeated statement, "Oh well, he'll shape up once he gets his pin." Time and time again this has pr oved not to be the case. The man who does not accept responsibility, shows no initiative, refuses disciplining, and shows no interest in the Fraternity as a pledge, will almost always be the same type of per son after he becomes an active.

Don't feel obligated to initiate a man just b ecause y ou have pledged himy ou a r en't. Don't feel that your chapter needs a man just b ecause of his housebill-that's letting him buy m embership. Make each pledge live up to chapter standar ds in every respect, and if h e doesn't , don't be afraid to depledge him.

Don't wait until initiation has arrivedif you have any pledges of this type, the time to act is now.

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EDITOR EVANSTON, ILLINOIS

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Ed Says ......... .. ..... . . . ..... .. . .. ... .... .. . ..... . ... . .. .. . . ... . 1 Golden Anniversary Celebrated at Michigan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Golden Litany of the Acacia Fra ternity .. . .. .. . . ....... . ..... .. . ... .. . 9 William E. Krieger is New National President .. .. . . .. . ... . ... .... . . ... 10 Award of Merit Winners Announced ... .... . . .. ....... . .. . .. . . . .... . .. 12 The Acacia National Foundation . ... . ...... .. . . ... . . . ... . . . . . .. .. ... . 20 The Triad Travels to Indiana University . .. . . . .. . . . ... ... . . . ...... .. .. 22 The Executive Secretary Reports . .. .. . ... . .. . . . .......... . . ......... . 28 Directory . . . . .. . . . .. . .. ..... . ... .. . ...... ... . . ...... .. ...... . ...... 32 Official Conclave Group Picture ... . . .. . . . .. . .. .... . . .. Inside Back Cov e r

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Notice of Change of Address (Form 3579) should be sent to Acacia Fraternity Headquarters, 1569 Sherman Ave., Evanston, Ill. Subscription orders, photographs, copy, and correspondence of a business nature should be sent to 136 Fourth Ave. N., Nashville, I'enn. or Acacia Fraternity Headquarters, 1569 Sherman Avenue, Evanston, Illinois.

CELEBRATED AT MICHIGAN Two Founders Present, First Awards of Merit Presented, as Mother Chapter Hosts Convention Hundreds of Acacians, alumni and undergraduates, gathered at the site of the Fraternity's founding to celebrate the Golden Anniversary Conclave. Founder's George A. Malcolm and Charles A. Sink were present for the occasion, and messages of congratulations were received from Founders Jared W. Hawkins, Harvey J. Howard, and Ernest R. Ringo, all unable to attend because of ill-health.

Legislative sessions, training schools, and social activity kept all members and guests busy from the time of arrival until the final gavel fell adjourning the Conclave.

All delegates and guests were housed in the Michigan Union and the new South Quad. Offices, meeting rooms, and dining facilities were also located in the South Quad.

Registration began at 12:00 o'clock noon, Sunday, August 22, and was continued until 6: 00 P.M. At 6: 30 all delegates and guests were received by the National Council and Central Office staff at a reception and buffet supper. An air of real fraternalism existed as old friendships were renewed and many new acquaintances were made.

Official business sessions were begun on Monday morning, and after National President Lloyd H. Ruppenthal officiallv declared the Conclave in session at 9:47 A.M. , Chapl;in Delmer Goode delivered the Golden Anniversary Litany. (The Litany is printed in its entirety on page 9, this issue of THE TRIAD.) Following the invocation, Dr. Marvin Niehuss, an alumnus of the Mother Chapter and Vice-President of the University of Michigan, delivered the address of welcome in behalf of the University. Dr. Niehuss, in his address, said he thought it appropriate to give a report on Acacia from the standpoint of a university administrator. Said Dr. Niehuss: "On numerous occasions when university officials have had visitors from various places who hold forth on the evils of the college fraternity and on the proposition that they are not fulfilling the purposes for 2

which they were founded , we at Michigan have pointed to the Acacia Fraternity as an example of one which is not only carrying out the ideals of fellowship and fraternal association, but which at the same time has assumed those responsibilities in education and in scholarship which one must expect to be assumed by any group which is officially reeognized as a part of an educational institution that is dedicated to learning and the advancement of knowledge."

In closing, the Michigan Vice-President extended an invitation for the Fraternity to return for the next anniversary, whether it be "the 60th, 75th, or 100th."

President Ruppenthaf then introduced all past national officers and distinguished guests, and followed with the appointment of all official Conclave committees.

Reports of National officers followed, as did the report of the Executive Secretary. (The Executive Secretary's Report is printed in its full text on page 28, this issue of THE TRIAD. The morning session was adjourned at 11: 10 A.M. Dr. Marvin H . Niehuss, Vice-President of the University of Michigan, delivers the address of welcome to the delegates. On Dr. Niehuss' left are President Ruppenthal, Secretary Clark, Counsellor Delbrouck, and Editor Kelly.

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FOUNDERS AND NATIONAL OFFICERS GATHER AT FOUNDER'S BENCH The Founders' Bench on the University of Michigan campus , dedicated in 1929 at the Fraternity's Twenty-fifth Anniversary, is the scene of a gathering of the founders and past and present national officers during the Fiftieth Anniversary Celebration. Left to right: Editor Edgar R. Kelly, Chrmn . of Juris¡ prudence Committee, Herschel Washington, Field Secretary Dudley Johnson, Vice-President John A. Lunsford , past President Lloyd H . Ruppenthal , Founder George A . Malcolm, Founder Charles A. Sink, past President Robert C. Lewis, past President William S. Dye , Jr. Executive Secreta ry Roy C .

Cla rk, National Pre sident William E. Kriege r, and Field Sec retary Wal ter E. Dahl.

Founder's Luncheon A special Founder's Luncheon was held to honor ~he Founders on Monday noon. Edgar R. Kelly, National Editor, was toastmaster, and guest speaker was past Chairman of the National Interfraternity Conference, David A. Embury. F ounders Sink and Malcolm addressed the delegates and guests and gave a resume of Acacia's founding and early history.

After Brother Embury delivered the principal ad-

A scene at the banquet hall in the Mich igan League Club during t he Golden Anniversary Conclave Banquet.

dress, P resident Ruppenthal presented specially designed founder's rings to Brothers Sink and Malcolm.

Brothers Hawkins, Howard, and Ringo, who were unable to attend, also received the rings. The rings are original Balfour creations, set with the founder's crest and a diamond. They are the only ones of their kind in existence.

Training Schools Held Undergraduate and adviser training schools were held on Monday afternoon. Undergraduate de~egates were led in their discussions by Field Secretaries Walter D ahl and Dudley Johnson, and past National President Walter W. Kolbe. All phases of chapter operation were covered, with special emphasis on rushing and pledge training.

Roy Clark, George P atterson, Wm. S. Dye, III, and Willard Knapp led the panel discussions at the adviser's sessions, and Roy Clark also doubled as moderator.

Participation in both groups was excellent, with many good ideas coming from the general group discussions.

Legislative and Business Sessions P rimary subjects of debate at the legislative sessions involved the membership requirements and the Fraternity's stand in regard to the use of alcoholic bever3

Not all of the C onclave was spent wo rki ng as is see n fro m th e pictu re• o n th is page. (Top left ) Lloyd Ru p p e nt ha l and Roy Cl a rk conduct food inspectio n at t he buffet suppe r as Ve rm o nt d e le g a t e A I Ty ler wa it s in li ne. Prece d ing Rupp e nt hal a nd Clark is Wiscon sin a d viser H e nry Fuller.

(C enter left ) C on c lave Cha irma n a nd Mrs. H er b e rt W a gner, Sr., re ce ive coffee ot t he b uffet supp er. (Lo we r left) Mrs . J . A. Lun sford (sta nding) entertains ( left t o rig ht) M rs. W . M. De lbrou ck , Mrs. W . E. Kri e ger, and Mrs. H . L. W as hin g t o n. (Top righ t ) C o un se llo r De lb rou c k and family go

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t hro ugh the line a t the buffet supper. (Righ t, upp e r cen t er) Ga t~ e c ed tog e ther (left to riqht) J . C . Spitler, Pemb roke H . Brown , W . S. Dye , Jr., a nd Mr. and Mrs . Henry Fuller. (Right, lowe r center) Mrs . Loui se Delbrouck presides at serving t a ble during the ladi e s tea . (Lower right) Socializing at the buffet supper are (left to right) C e c il Haas, Herschel Washington , George Patterson , Rolf Cederwall , Mrs . Carl Eikost , Mrs .

Washington, Mrs. Krieger , Mrs . Ed ith A. May , and Mrs. Patte rs o n.

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(Upper left) Founders George A. Malcolm and Charles A. Sink sign autographs after the Founder's Luncheon. (Upper right) Vice-President John Lunsford presents ihe National Scholarship Trophy to Franklin Venerable Dean. (Center left) Toastmaster Ed Kelly expounds at the Founder's Luncheon. (Center right) A scene in the lounge preceding the Conclave Banquet. (Lower left) Founders Malcolm and Sink sit in the Found-

er's Bench as Past Presidents Ruppenthal , Lew is, a nd Dye sta nd by.

(Lower right) Se nator Case signs a utograph for Iowa St ale a d vise r Da rrel Metcalfe as GW's Howie Rob e rts and Editor Ed Kelly look on . (Superimposed in center) The lovely and charming wive s of t he Founders : Mrs. Charles A . Sink and Mrs . George A . Malcol m.

David A. Embury during his address at the Founder's Luncheon, {left to right) are Mrs. Malcolm. Founder George A. Malcolm, Mrs. Embury, Speaker Embury. and Toastmaster Ed Kelly.

Giving an appearance of just having enjoyed a good story are {left to right) Pembroke Brown, President Ruppenthal, Conclave Chairman Herb Wagner, Sr. , and Founder Malcolm.

ages in chapter houses. Although considerable debate was devoted to both topics, neither was changed or altered in any respect. The vote on the motion to change the membership requirements was 29 in favor of a change and 58 opposed, and on the ritualistic change involving alcohol, 34 voted in favor of a change while 47 balloted in the negative.

Other items of business included the recommendation and adoption of an official banner, appointment of a committee to adopt a new official flag, the planting of an Acacia tree on each campus where a chapter is located, publication of an official esoteric bulletin, and publication of a new song book.

Brother Willard A. Knapp, past National Treasurer, presented the budget for the coming fiscal year, and it was adopted in due course. Because a loss had occurred in the past biennium, and a possibility of the same in the coming biennium, t he Conclave voted to give the National Council power to raise per capita dues $0.50

r:er month during the second year of the biennium, should they feel it necessary to do so.

The last item of official business was the election of new officers. William E. Krieger was elected National President, George Patterson, National Treasurer, and John Paynter, National Counselor. (A full repoTt on the new officers appears on page 10, this issue of THE TRIAD.)

Entertainment and Social A full schedule of social events was planned for the half-century celebration. The three main events were the Founder's Luncheon, the reception and buffet supper, and the Golden Conclave Banquet.

Special entertainment for ladies was under the direction of Mrs. Charles A. Sink. On Monday afternoon a tea was held at the Michigan Chapter house, and on Wednesday a luncheon was held at the country club.

Tuesday afternoon saw sponsored tours for all dele-

Largest delegation from any Chapter was this group from New Hampshire. Seated in front row (with paper in hand) is chapter adviser Robert C . Brad :ey, who was recipient of the Acacia Award of Merit, and was also appointed National Scholarship Chairman.

(Upper left) Oklahoma A. & M. adviser Ray Bivert (far right) entertains ( le ft to right) W. S. Dye Ill, W . S. Dye , Jr., Robert Kelly, Bill Knapp, and J. C. Spitler. (Upper right) Franklin's Jack Crawford (pipe in hand) amuses a group of delegates. (Center left) The credentials committee rushes to check credenf¡ials so delega t es might be seated .

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(Center right) The Michigan Chapter House . (Lowe r left) Adviser Raymond Bivert and the undergraduate ¡d elegation from Oklahoma A. & M. (Lower right) Chairman Bill Knapp and his Budget Committee study the Fraternity's finances. (Superimposed in center) The ring presented to all living Founders.

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gates of the Northfield Shopping Center, the Michigan campus, and Henry Ford's Greenfield Village.

SenatorCaseSpeaksatBanquet The official Golden Anniversary Co:1.clave Banquet was held Wednesday evening, August 25. T. Hawley Tapping, alumni secretary of the University of Michigan, and for many years Editor of THE TRIAD, was toastmaster of this, the social highlight of the Conclave.

Principal speaker at the ba!lquet was Francis Case, United States Senator from South Dakota, and an alumnus of the Northwestern Chapter. Senator Case's address was "Around the World," in which he discusse:3. life in the world today, and h ow it is affected by force, finances , and faith. He called upon everyone "to have more faith in faith ."

The banquet also marked the first presentations of the "Acacia Award of Merit." This award, given to alumni for outstanding service to the Fraternity and for high attainment in their chosen field was presented to Brothers Lloyd V. Berkner, Minnesota , Robert C. Bradley, Cornell, Pembroke H . Brown, Illinois, R oy C. Clark, Northwestern, Ned H. Dearborn Columbia WilliamS. Dye, Jr. , Penn State , David A. Embury, C~lum­ bia, Harry A. Finney, Northwestern, Willard A. Knapp, Purdue . Walter W. Kolbe, Northweste1·n, Robert C. Lewis, Colorado , George E. Nitzsche, Franklin, Roscoe Pound, Nebraska, Lloyd H. Ruppenthal, Kansas, and Herschel L. Washington, Kansas. (A full report on the Award of Merit and the recipients of the award appears on page 12, this iss·ue of THE TRIAD.)

Lunsford Presents Chapter Awards Presentation of chapter awards was made by National Vice-President John A. Lunsford. Winner of the National Scholarship Award, given for the highest scholarship in the Fraternity, was the F ranklin Chapter. Competition for this award is based on a plus or minus from the all-men's average, and Franklin had a plus 17.20 for the past two years. Runners-up were Michigan with plus 15.94 and Miami with plus 13.38.

The Walter E. Dahl award, given to the chapter showing the greatest improvement in scholarship was won by the Minnesota Chapter, with an improvement of 19.31 % .. Runnersup in this division were Washington State w1th 15.99 % and Texas with 11.81 % This was the

Pa st National President Walter Kolbe entertains (left to right) Walt Kolbe, Jr., National President-Elect Bill Krieger, and Editor Ed Kelly.

Dr. Marvin Niehuss , Vice President of the University of Michigan, smiles with Founders and their wives during the reception. (Left to right) Dr, Niehuss, Charles Sink, Mrs. Malcolm, Mrs. Sink, and George Malcolm.

first year that this award has been presented, and the trophy is a donation of Field Secretary Walter E. Dahl.

The Illinois Chapter's Heth Hello won top -honors among chapter publications. This is the third consecutive year that that Chapter has taken the Kelly-Croyle award. The Board of Publication Judges consisted of Delmar Goode, director of publications at Oregon State College, Herschel Washington, many years TRIAD Editor, and T. Hawley Tapping, former TRIAD Editor. The board also gave honorable mention to New Hampshire's Rdrian, S outhern California's Troy Angles, Kansas' Letter From Home , and Colorado's Col-Acacia. .

Thursday saw the delegates starting back home, inspired toward working to build a greater Acacia during the next half-century, and taking with them memories that will live forever. A special tribute should be paid to Herbert Wagner, Sr., and his Conclave Committee.

An outstanding job of planning was done, and no small amount of credit for the success of the Conclave goes to Herb and his committee.

Report of the Adviser's Committee for the Good of Fraternity Committee To the members of the 28th National Conclave of Acacia in Biennial Session, Ann Arbor, Michigan, August 22-26, 1954, the following suggestions are offered: (Continued on Page 31)

Caught by the cameraman during the buffet supper are (left to right) Henry Stevens, Lloyd Ruppenthal , Roy Clark, Jack Lunsford, Mrs. Carl Eikost, Mrs. Edith May. and T. Hawl ey Tapping.

GOLDEN LITANY OF THE ACACIA FRATERNITY FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY NATIONAL CONCLAVE University of Michigan August 23, 1954

by DELMER M. GOODE, National Chaplain

0 GOD and Father of us all, we meet here as brothers in a great National Conclave. We feel our need of Thee. We draw near to Thee in gratitude for many blessings and to seek Thy guidance.

For the FOUNDERS of the Acacia FraternityFor the University of Michigan Masonic Club of 18941904 out of which grew the Acacia Fraternity.

For the men who first had the idea of a fraternity of college Masons, For the national Founders of Acacia-those who live in the Chapter Eternal, and those who are with us in this Fiftieth Anniversary Conclave, For the Founders of each of Acacia's Chapters, .

For the men who wrote the Ritual of Acacia, and those Acacians who, through the years, have interpreted and exemplified itWE THANK THEE, 0 GOD. For the HERITAGE of AcaciaFor Masonry and its ideals of manhood and character, For the tradition of brotherhood among men, For higher education, intellectual culture, and the learned professions.

For freedom to think, to speak, to print, and to worship, For our national way of life in which each man may learn discipline, become his own best, and serve his fellowmenWE THANK THEE, 0 GOD .

For the FELLOWSHIP of AcaciaFor friendship of man with man, For the brotherly life of chapters, in prosperity and crisis, in trouble and triumph, For the mutual helpfulness of alumni and actives, chapters and national, For the courage of Acacians facing difficulty, For the wisdom of Acacians reasoning togetherWE THANK THEE, 0 GOD. For the LEADERS of Acacia, past, present, and futureFor all who have responsibility and opportunity in chapter life, For all officers in chapters, each in his position of trust, For the Venerable Dean, especially, who helps shape the record of each chapter year, For alumni who help preserve the lifelong fellowship of Acacians, For our national officers and national staff whom Acacia honors, and who in their service honor AcaciaWE THANK THEE, 0 GOD. For the SCHOLASTIC LIFE of AcaciansIn the zealous selection by each man of the studies that will best develop his powers, In clear understanding of purpose in education, In the practice of faithful and industrious habits of study, In the fostering in every chapter of the spirit of studentship, AUTUMN, J 954

In the stimulation of every Acacian to achieve fully as a student according to his abilityWE ASK THY GUIDANCE, 0 GOD. For the ATHLETIC LIFE of the chaptersIn self-denial and training, In the joy of game and race, In the team work of contenders, In chapter encouragement of sports and athletics, In the sportsmanship of Acacians, losing and winningWE ASK THY GUipANCE, 0 GOD. For the SOCIAL LIFE of the chaptersIn the sharing that makes group life a source of power and joy, In kindly concern for the ease of others, In the practice of gracious manners, In the fostering of gaiety and cheer, In the appreciation of nobility and integrityWE ASK THY GUIDANCE, 0 GOD. For this FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY ConclaveFor the President who moderates our sessions, For ourselves as delegates, representatives of our chapters and of our entire fraternity, For all who sit in this hall, For our deliberations and discussions, For our thinking and decisionsWE ASK THY GUIDANCE, 0 GOD. For the BUILDING of AcaciaIn the building of men, pledges, actives, and alumni, In the building of chapters, larger chapters, better chapters, new chapters, In the building of agencies for human service, In the practice of brotherhood among Acacians and all men, In the strengthening of the ties of friendship, one with anotherWE ASK THY GUIDANCE, 0 GOD. For the FUTURE of AcaciaIn the safeguarding and preserving of our ideals and traditions, In the enlargement of our vision of Acacia as a unique and great fraternity, In the deepening of our dedication as educated men in leadership and service, In the closer alliance of Acacia with the universities and colleges in which our chapters exist and work, In the blending of the purposes and achievements of Acacians with the highest and noblest achievements of manWE ASK THY GUIDANCE, 0 GOD. May the words of our mouths and the meditations of our hearts be acceptable in Thy sight, 0 God. Amen 9

WILLIAM E. KREIGER IS NEW NATIONAL PRESIDENT George Patterson, Jr., elected as National Treasurer, John Paynter takes over as Counselor.

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William E. (Bill) Krieger, Peoria (Ill.) accounting executive is the new N ational President of Acacia. He was elected by unanimous ballot at the Golden Anniversary Conclave, and succeeds Lloyd H. Ruppenthal who has held the office for the past eight years. Krieger formerly served as National Treasurer.

In his acceptance speech , Brother Krieger said, "We'll give you the best administration that we possibly can, and I want to hear your complaints if you have any, so that we can straighten them out the best we can.

"I want to say that I ... will take the dictates of this Conclave as you have given them to me."

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Fraternity for a number of years. Before becoming active in the National F1aternity, Mr. K rieger served two terms as president of the Illinois Chapter Alumni Board. He was appointed National Treasurer in 1953 to fill the unexpired term of F rank Holloway, who at that time resigned because of ill health.

Brother Krieger was born, raised, and educated in Peoria, Illinois, graduating from Peoria High School in 1914. Fol lowing his graduation he entered the University of Illinois and pledged Acacia. He was initiated in 1917, and graduated with an A.B. degree in Commerce in 1920.

F rom 1920-1924 he was assistant business manager and purchasing agent at Bradley University. He served as treasurer of The Essco Manufacturing Com-

pany from 1924 to 1930, and entered the publi c accounting field in that year. In 1941 he established a private practice in his own name, and became a certified public accountant in 1943. He established, at that time, the firm of K rieger and Stevenson, Certified Public Accountants.

B rother Krieger is a member of the American Institute of Accountants, a member of the Illinois Society of Certified Public Accountants, and was chairman of the Down - State Activities Committee during 1950 and 1951. He has been a Master Mason since 1917 and a member of the Peoria Consistory since 1939. He has served as chairman of the budget committee for the Consistory, and as Junior Warden of the Peoria Council of P rinces of J erusalem, Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite.

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Mr. Krieger is very active in CIVIC and church activities in the Peoria area, and is also a member of the American Legion and the Forty and Eight. He is married and has two children.

New National Treasurer is George Patterson, Jr., Chapter Adviser of the Cincinnati Chapter and for the past six years a member of the National Jurisprudence Committee. In accepting the office to which he was unanimously elected, Patterson said, "I have a great deal of responsibility, I think, shoved on my shoulders to have to follow in the footsteps of our present National Treasurer.

"I will endeavor to serve the Fraternity to the best of my ability."

Brother Patterson is a practicing attorney in Cincinnati, with almost seven years of experience in private practice, in addition to three and one-half years service as the Assistant Attorney General of Ohio.

George's fraternity experience and vocational background make him an ideal choice for the National Council.

He was initiated into Acacia by the Cincinnati Chapter on F ebruary 15, 1942.

In the active chapter he served one year as Junior Dean, one year as Senior Dean, two years as Venerable Dean, serving in the later office when the Chapter was re-activated after World War II. As an alumnus he has served two years as financial adviser, five years as chapter adviser, and three years as president of the alumni association.

In the vocational field he was Boy's Work Secretary of the Y.M.C.A. during his four years of college, and served one year as Assistant to the Dean of Men at Cincinnati University.

He has been on the National Jurisprudence Committee since 1948, and was responsible for much of the work that was done in the revision and recodification of Acacia's Constitution and Bylaws in 1950.

George was born in Cincinnati some 32 years ago, son of Dr. and Mrs. George F. Patterson, Sr. Dr. Patterson, also an Acacian, was Venerable Dean of the Iowa Chapter in 1915 and 1916. George received all of his elementary and preparatory schooling in the Cincinnati school system, and enrolled in the University of Cincinnati in 1942, and received his bachelors degree in 1945, and his LL.B. in 1948. During his college career he was extremely active in campus activities, serving as president of the following organizations: the University of Cincinnati Band, the glee club, men's senate, Y.M.C.A. Council and student union board.

He is a member of Kappa Kappa Psi, Theta Alpha Phi, Phi Alpha Delta, and Omicron Delta Kappa.

Brother Patterson is married to the

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former Mary Louise Stewart, a graduate of the University of Cincinnati and a member of Kappa Delta sorority.

George and Mary Lou have two children, Patricia Louise, aged 6, and Mark Stewart, aged 3.

Elected to the position of National Counselor by the Golden Anniversary Conclave is John Paynter, Wichita real estate executive. Mr. Paynter, for years active in Acacia affairs, succeeds William M. Delbrouck in this office.

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educational administration. Following his graduation from the University of Oklahoma in 1926, John served two years as secretary to the Dean of Education at Oklahoma, and two years as chairman of the Oklahoma Placement Bureau. He spent eighteen years as a teacher and principal in junior and senior high schools in Oklahoma, Kansas, and Illinois. He directed Camp Lincoln in Brainard, Minnes'Ota, for five summers, and Camp St. Johns at Delafield, Wisconsin, for one summer.

John holds a master's degree from Columbia University, and also did graduate work at California University, Minnesota University, and Wichita University. He was assistant for one summer at Columbia and served one summer as director of student affairs at the same school.

While in the active chapter at Oklahoma, John was active in chapter affairs and held nearly all of the offices.

He vyas also vice-president of the interfraternity council.

Always active in alumni circles, John has been extremely so in post-war years. He has been instrumental in the founding or reactivation of five chapters. During the last four years he has visited twenty-eight chapters, and has on numerous occasions awarded scholarships to deserving brothers. He has been president of the Oklahoma Acacia Alumni Association for five years, and has been a speaker and instructor at several Greek Weeks and interfraternity council training schools.

During World War II Brother Paynter served as Field Director of the American Red Cross in Africa with the A.T.C. The term of all three new officers is for four years. Vice-Presidents Chris K. Gabriel and John A. Lunsford still have two years remaining on their terms. The new officers will be installed at the .January meeting of the National Council.

Lloyd Ruppenthal and W. Martin Delbrouck, outgoing members of the Council, deserve hearty "well done and thank you" from all members of the Fraternity. Ruppenthal, who has been active in national work for many years served eight years as National President. It was during his term that the Fraternity experienced her greatest growth. Marty Delbrouck, a prime mover in the New Hampshire Chapter in its early years, served four years as National Counselor, and during his term he injected many new and valuable ideas into the Fraternity.

To the new Council, as Acacia begins her second half-century, the entire Fraternity says, "Congratulations-We know your term will be a good one."

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rit Winners Announced Fifteen Acaci a ns are recipients of Fr aternity's highest and most coveted award as first presentation is made.

Fifteen Acacians have been announced as the first recipients of the Acacia Award of Merit, highest and most coveted alumni award given by the Fra ternity.

The award, designed especially to give recognition to those Acacia ns who have r endered outstanding service to the Fraternity, or to those who have attained high position in their chosen field, was established by action of the National Council at the February meeting. The following resolution was unanimously passed: "Whereas the Na tiona l Council recognizes the fact that many Brothers h ave given of their time and substance unstintingly for the promotion and furthera nce of Acacia, both nationally and locally, and h ave rendered outstanding service, provided superior leadership, and have served their Fraternity with distinction; and "Whereas the National Council recognizes the fact that many Brothers have rendered outstanding service in their chosen fields by attaining high position therein, thus exemplifying the motto of Acacia-Human Service-and the teachings of the Fraternity which constantly admonish members to prepare as educated men to take a more active part in the affairs of the community in which they r eside; and "Whe reas the National Council is cognizant of the fact that proper recognition has not been given these Brothers for such outsta nding service and achievement; "Therefore, Be it Resolved: that an award shall be created to give proper recognition to deserving Brothers, and that such award shall be of the kind and nature as decided by the National Council and shall bea r the inscription, THE ACACIA AWARD OF MERIT." The awards, to be given biennially, are subject to the following r ules: 1. The National Council shall a ppoint the awards committee, the membership of which committee shall be secret.

2. Nomina tion:;: for the award may be made by any member, ac tive or a lumni, and shall be forwarded to the Executive Secretary at the Na tiona l H eadq uarters accompanied by a history of the nominee's service to the Fraternity and/ or achievement in his chosen field.

3. The awards committee will meet during the winter session of the National Council in each Conclave year and select not more than ten (10) winners in any biennium.

4. Awards will be m ade biennially at the National Conclave.

5. Awards will be based solely on performance of the nominee, and the ranking of their performa nce shall be determined by the Awards Committee.

6. Any nominee failing to receive an award in a n y biennium may be renominated for th~ same award in following years.

The first presentations we1¡e made at the Golden Anniversary Conclave Ba nquet by retiring National President Lloyd H. Ruppenthal. Mr. Ruppentha l's award , voted by the Awards Committee dnring his absence, came as a complete surprise to him , and presentation was made by Herschel L . Washington.

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LLOYD V . BERKNER, M inn esota J 926

Because you are performing an outstanding service to your country, serving as president of the Associated Universities and the Brookhaven Laboratories.

Because you have headed the project Lincoln, a most vital project to our National Defense.

Because you have risen to be recognized as one of the nation's top atomic scientists.

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ROBERT CLAUD BRADLEY, Cornell J 923 Because you have devoted many year s as counsellor, adviser, and benefactor in behalf of your local Chapter.

Because of your service as adviser to the New Hampshire Chapter, which you founded, organized, and established.

Because your sincere interest in your Frater nity has led you many times to initiations, installations, Conclaves, and alumni pr ograms across the country.

PEMBROKE HOLCOMB BROWN, Illinois J 9 J 4 B ecause you have devoted lon g years of service to your Chapter, both as adviser and member of the alu mni corpora tion.

Because throu gh the years you have on numerous occasions served t h e National F raternity.

Because in your busiest moments you have taken time to serve Acacia, and have always b een prou d of the J eweled Triangle you wear with dignity.

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ROÂĽ CECIL CLARK, Northwestern J 92 J

Because you have for over 20 years served as adviser to your Chapter.

Because you have rendered more than 25 years of service to the National Fraternity and have served on the National Council.

Because you have directed the National Headquarters of the Fraternity as Executive Secretary during its years of greatest advancement.

NED HARLAN DEARBORN, Columbia J 92 J

Because you devoted many years to the youth of America as an educator and an educational administrator.

B ecause you have made "Safety" a national by-word and have made the American people continually conscious of it.

Because you have served with distinction as president of the National Safety Council.

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DAVID A. EMBURY, Columbia J 9 J 4 Because you were the first to perform the great task of revising and codifying the Laws of Acacia.

Because the forthrightness and wisdom which you displayed during your term of office as National Judge Advocate has made the Laws of Acacia just, efficient, and workable.

Because as Chairman of the National Interfraternity Conference you provided the forceful and dynamic leadership which was so necessary, and because you were the first and only Acacian to hold such office.

WILLIAM S. DYE, JR., Penn State J909 Because you have devoted 45 years of loyal service to your Chapter.

Because you have, as author of AcACIA FRATERNITY-the First Half-Century, written an outstanding volume, and the only complete history of the Fraternity.

Because your term as National President from 1922-1930 provided the Fraternity with superior leadership, and carried it successfully through one of its most trying periods.

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HARRY ANSON FINNEY, Northwestern J 923

Because you are th e most w idely known textbook author in the United States.

B ecau se you have led an extremely successful life in the field of edu cation an d bu siness.

Because you are th e world's number one accounting authority and you are known through out as "Mr. Accounting."

WILLARD A. KNAPP, Purdue J 9 J 2

Because your 40 years of loyal service to the Purdue Chapter has made it one of the Fraternity's finest.

Because you have served on numerous occasions as Chairman of the National Budget Committee and as an instructor at chapter adviser schools.

Because you have for many years faithfully served the National Fraternity including membership on the National Council.

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WALTER W. KOLBE, Northwestern J 927 Because you have been extremely successful in the business world, both as an executive and as a cattle rancher.

Because you were the founder of the Fraternity's National Headquarters, and maintained it in its early years at a great personal sacrifice to yourself.

Because as National President from 1940-1947, you provided the leadership which successfully guided Acacia through the greatest war the world has ever known.

ROBERT C. LEWIS, Colorado J 92 J Because you have long served your Fraternity and provided it with outstanding leadership.

Because you are a leading college educator, serving as Dean of Colorado University's Medical School.

Because you served Acacia for 10 years as National President, the longest t erm that anyone has held that office in the Fratenrity's history.

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GEORGE E. NITZSCHE, franklin J906

Because you are a founder and organizer of the Franklin Chapter, and have devoted nearly 50 years of service to your fraternity.

Because you have lived "Human Service," devoting a lifetime to the betterment of your fellow man.

Because you have served your community and your nation loyally, and have been individualy responsible for the establishment of Independence Hall National Park.

ROSCOE POUND, Nebrqska J 905

Because you have devoted a lifetime to the education and betterment of mankind.

Because you have served as Dean for many years of one of the outstanding law schools in the nation, the Harvard College of Law. Because you are recognized as the most eminent and outstanding legal authority in the country.

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LLOYD H. RUPPENTHAL, Kansas J 922 Because you are a distinguished attorney and you are a great political leader in your state.

Because you have given many years of faithful service and fine leadership to Acacia.

Because you have served eight years as Acacia's National President, and it was during this period that Acacia experienced her greatest growth.

HERSCHEL L. WASHINGTON, Kansas J9 J 8 Because you did outstanding work as TRIAD Editor, and brought to the magazine and Acacia great national prestige.

Because you have served as Chairman of the Jurisprudence Committee and headed that committee in performing the first major revision and recording of the laws of Acacia.

Because you served your Fraternity as a member of the National Council for over 21 years.

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THE ACACIA NATIONAL FOUNDATION

I Northwestern alumni took first place honors for the 1953-1954 school year with contributions of $424.53 to the National Foundation. In second place with $265 was Wisconsin, followed by Michigan $260, Colorado $235, Kansas State $215, and Illinois and Washington $210.

Overall contributions totaled $5,837.53 with expenses of $1,777.75. This left a balance of $4,059.78 transferred to the Foundation F und for the year 1953-1954. The two year net total for the Foundation is now $8,444.59. Individual leaders for the first two years of operation show Michigan, the first year's leader, topping all chapters with a total of $910. The Mother Chapter is followed by Northwestern $794.53, Wisconsin $580, Minnesota $560, and Illinois $510.

As would be expected, these older chapters with a large number of initiates are leading in total contributions. However, it will be fo u nd that when fig uring the average contribution per initiate, only Michigan appears among the leaders, and then in sixth place. L eading in this category is Arizona, with a contribution of $3.37 per initiate, followed by Miami $2.95, Rensse1aer $1.82, Wyoming $1.62, New Hampshire $1.55, and Michigan $1.54.

Total receipts for the second year of operation of the Foundation were less than those for 1952-53. This was not wholly unexpected, because it was quite normal that Life Membership receipts would be high the first year.

Many of the alumni who were in a position to pay a full $50 did so, and thus being paid for life, there is no longer any income forthcoming to the Foundation from these loyal brothers. Encouraging, though, was the increase over the first year in annual dues contributions. Only 17 of the 48 contributing alumni groups showed a decrease, while 28 had higher totals for the current year.

Three chapters had exactly the same total for each year.

The National Foundation was established primarily as a housing loan fund to assist local chapters and building corporations. Acacia's need for housing has been acute in many areas, and demands for financial assistance from national has been great. In the past, the only sources of loans to local groups were from the Triad Life Subscription Fund and the old Endowment Fund.

These two funds were quite inadequate to meet the Fraternity's needs.

The primary income for the Foundation is through voluntary alumni contributions. The constitution has for many years provided for the collection of alumni dues, however, until1952, little or no effort was exerted to use this vehicle. Under the Foundation, all alumni, except Life Members, are invited directly by the central office to participate. Alumni dues are $5 per year, and 20

Northwestern takes high honors for current ~

year, Michigan still in overall lead a life membership, which is a lump sum payment to cover annu al dues for life, is $50.

This year's mailing for contributions to the Foundation will be received shortly after this current issue of THE TRIAD. L et's all contribute to the Foundation this year, and make the first year in our second half-century be the greatest year ever for the Foundation. Remember, your contribution is an investment in the future of your Fraternity.

________________________________________ ;' A REPORT ON THE ACACIA NATIONAL FOUNDATION for the school y ear 1953-1954

Total receipts to the Foundation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,837.53 Expenses: Mailing Envelopes: F irst Mailing .... . .......... . ...... $272.84 Second Mailing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271.85 3rd Class Postage: First Mailing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100.97 Second Mailing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93.85 Return Postage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68.09 3rd Class Postal P ermit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.00 Lamination of Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.15 Office Salaries and Expense . . . . . . . . . . 950.00 Total Expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1,777.75

Net Amount to Foundation . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$4,059.78

A COMPOSITE REPORT THE ACACIA NATIONAL FOUNDATION 1952-1954

Receipts to the Foundation: Annual Dues, 1952-1953 ........... . $3,540.00 Annual Dues, 1953-1954 ........... . 3,843.00 Life Memberships, 1952-1953 3,125.00 Life Memberships, 1953-1954 ....... 1,994.53 Total Receipts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12,502.53 Expenses: 1952-1953 .. . ...................... $2,280.19 1953-1954 ......................... 1,777.75 Total Expenses . .... ....... . ..... ..... .

4,057.94

Total net amount to Foundation . . . . . . . .

$ 8,444.59

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THE ACACIA FRATERNITY NATIONAL FOUNDATION Contribution Report, First Two Years RANK Cumulative CHAPTER

Number of initiates

RANK 1952-53 1953-54

ANNUAL DUES 1952-53 1953-54

1. Michigan . . . . . . . . 592 1 3 $250 2. Northwestern . . . . 517 3 1 170 3. Wisconsin . . . . . . . . 569 4 115 2 2 125 4. Minnesota . . . . . . . . 656 8 5. Illinois . . . . . . . . . . . 819 5 150 6 145 6. New Hampshire . . 298 13 6 ]45 7. Washington . . . . . . 477 7 9 165 8. Indiana . . . . . . . . . . 615 7 19 135 10 14 9. Ohio State . . . . . . . 603 135 10. Purdue . . . . . . . . . . 697 11 17 105 12 10 11. Cornell . . . . . . . . . . 583 29 60 8 12. Harvard . . . . . . . . . 405 28 4 95 13. Colorado . . . . . . . . . 602 15 12 60 14. Miami . . . . . . . . . . . 110 70 19 15 15. Cincinnati . . . . . . . . 262 35 5 35 16. Kansas State . . . . . 427 105 22 11 17. Franklin . . . . . . . . . 539 110 16 21 18. Iowa . . . . . . . . . . . . 383 80 31 14 19. Texas . . . . . . . . . . . 367 75 22 18 20. Iowa State . . . . . . . 505 21. Kansas . . . . . . . . . . 643 32 9 85 22. Penn State . . . . . . . 481 13 36 85 23. Missouri . . . . . . . . . 580 16 23 80 24. Syracuse . . . . . . . . 360 17 25 80 25. Nebraska . . . . . . . . 539 24 24 55 26. Wyoming . . . . . . . . 133 36 18 60 27. George Washington 297 23 27 55 28. Rensselaer . . . . . . . 107 33 26 35 29. Southern California 167 30 28 95 30. Columbia . . . . . . . . 259 20 35 15 31. Oklahoma . . . . . . . . 658 26 30 100 32. California . . . . . . . . 499 25 32 50 33. Oregon State . . . . . 204 40 20 35 34. Washington State . 178 42 21 30 35. Ohio . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161 29 37 45 36. Oklahoma A. & M.. 348 27 38 50 37. Arizona . . . . . . . . . .

46 31 40 35 38. Evansville . . . . . . . 119 39 33 40 39. U.C.L.A. . . . . . . . . . 127 41 34 35 40. Chicago . . . . . . . . . . 290 37 39 50 41. Yale . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226 34 44 35 42. Stanford . . . . . . . . . 121 38 47 43. North Carolina . . . 119 43 43 20 44. Colorado A. & M. .

72 47 41 5 45. Denver . . . . . . . . . . 163 45 45 10 46. Carnegie . . . . . . . . .

79 48 42 5 47. Vermont . . . . . . . . .

48 46 46 10 48. Arkansas . . . . . . . .

68 44 48 10 GRAND TOTALS .. ... .... ...... ......... $3,540

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LIFE MEMBERSHIPS 1952-53 1953-54

$210 180 165 135 160 165 110 150 115 155 118 50 135 115 60 65 115 105 85 85 125 70 115 65 65 55 50 60 100 25 85 80 45 40 65 55 35 30 30 55 20 5 20 30 15 20 5

$400 200 200 250 150 150 100 100 100 100 100 200

$3,843

$3,125

100 50 25

100 50 100 50 50 50

$ 50 244.53 100 50 50 100 50 50 50 100 50 100 150 50 50 50 50

50 50

50 50 100 50 50

100

50

50 100 100 50 50 50 50 50 50 50

$1,994.53

TOTAL

$910 794.53 580 560 510 460 455 415 400 390 373 360 330 325 280 275 270 265 265 260 260 255 245 245 220 215 205 195 195 190 185 180 180 170 160 155 120 120 115 105 105 55 40 35 25 25 15 10 $12,502.53

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T H E

T R I A D

TRAVELS

By FREDERICK T. BAUER, Indiana '54

The Chapter Pledge Dance is one of t he social highlights of the school year. Always a costume dance, the plans and arrangements are made by the pledges.

Indiana University, head of the Indiana public school system, was founded in 1820, and is the oldest of the large state universities west of the Alleghenies. It has grown from ten students and one professor to approximately 17,000 students and upwards to 1,000 faculty members.

The main campus, now as when founded, is located in Bloomington in scenic southern Indiana. This campus covers 1,300 acres. The University also has a Medical Center campus and other divisions in Indianapolis, and ten adult education centers in various cities of the state.

From its beginning, when only Greek and Latin were offered as courses of study, the institution-first a Seminary, then a College, and since 1838 a University-has grown to include all colleges, schools, and major divisions. These are: the Junior (Freshman) Division; College of Arts and Sciences; Schools of Education, Law,

The "Little 500" bicycle race , held annually at IU, is rapidly gammg national recognition . Carried on in the same manner as the 500-mile race at Indianapolis, this event will no doubt soon spread to other campuses.

Seen here is the 1953 Acacia team on their way to a second place victory.

This year's team finished in the same position, only 34 seconds behind the winner.

Medicine, (including a training school for nurses) , Dentistry, Business, Music, Health, Physical Education and Recreation, Graduate School, and Division of Adult Education and Public Services including the off-campus centers.

Eleven presidents have administered the University.

Dr. William L owe Bryan, now president emeritus, had the longest tenure, serving from 1902 to 1937, when he was succeeded by Dr. Herman B. Wells, present president.

The University has 95,000 ¡living graduates and former students. The alumni have included Ernie P yle, Wend ell L. Willkie, H oagy Carmichael, and many others who have achieved prominence in government, business, law, medicine, education, and other professions and fields of work. One hundred-two alumni have headed institutions of higher learning, giving the University the name of "Mother of College Presidents."

Indiana University has been a pioneer and first in many fields. It was the first state university to admit women (1867) on an equal basis as students with men. It was among the early universities to introduce the elective course of study system (1887) and military training (1840). Its law school, dating from 1838, is the oldest in the Middle West.

Further, the University was the first institution of higher education to build student dormitories through self-liquidating bond issues and without use of tax funds. As a result, dormitories costing $25,500,000 have been built. These dormitories constitute one of the most extensive university-operated student residence systems in the United States.

The University serves as a cultural center for the state and nearby areas in neighboring states. It was the first university to be visited (1942) by New York's Metropolitan Opera, which annually gives two performances on its campus. I ts School of Music includes in the faculty a former conductor and four former singers of the Metropolitan Opera. It is one of the few universities with a professional orch estra conductor and has in residence the famed Berkshire String Quarte.t.

The University Auditorium, seating 3,800 and housing the Thomas Hart B enton murals, depicting a century

RAY C. THOMAS A p rese nt member of the Board of Trustees of Indiana University, Mr. Thomas was a charter me.mber of the Indiana Chapter. He served as National Counsellor of Acacia 1946-1950.

JOSEPH A. FRANKLIN Recently initiated as an Honorary Member of the Indiana Chapter, Mr. Franklin has been treasurer of Indiana University since 1946, and vicepresident of the University since 1948.

THE PRESIDENT SAYS: It is a personal pleasure indeed to write about the Indiana University Chapter of the Acacia Fraternity.

The Chapter makes an outstanding contribution to the fraternity system at Indiana University and to the University community in general. The Chapter enjoys an excellent reputation on the campus and the members distinguish themselves by their attitude of friendliness and cooperation. Through the years they have maintained a good scholastic record and have been solid and substantial citizens of our campus community. Acacia Fraternity represents a constructive force for the education of young men at Indiana University.

H . B . WELLS President

The Union Building stands as an example of the beautiful architecture and landscaping that prevails on the IU campus. The Union Building is the scene of pradically all of the major campus dances. and Jts facilitie • are always open to all students and visitors.

of Hoosier history, and the famous Roosevelt Organ from the Chicago Auditorium, has served as a model for other structures of its type . Here are presented for students each year operas, concerts, plays, and other cultural programs at motion picture theater prices.

In inter-collegiate athletics Indiana is a member of the famed Big Ten-its teams competing in this toughest of collegiate athletic conferences. Football, basketba' l, track, baseball, wrestling, cross country, swimming, tennis, and golf offer IU as a A-1 competitor to only the best. In most of these fields, University teams have Conference championships, and in a number, national titles.

Fraternities and sor0rities make up as much a part of the University as do the athletic teams. On the campus there are thirty-one fraternities and nineteen ~ o­ rorities, providing valuable educational experiences through their group activities, friendship opportunities, and democratic living. On May 22, 1920, the Indiam.

Chapter oÂŁ Acacia was added to the list. Since that time the Acacia Fraternity has indeed produced its share of prominent personages. The contributions of these Brothers are most worthy of recognition.

Judge Posey T. Kime, a former Indiana Appelate AUTUMN, J 954

THE DEAN SAYS: The Acacia Chapter at Indiana University has made an outstanding record as a part of our fraternity system. It is a strong chapter, well run, and a leader in a variety of campus activities.

Acacia has always maintained a well-rounded and well planned social program. In addition, it has been a keen competitor in intramural sports.

Several members of Acacia are recognized as among our most successful campus leaders. The Chapter officers are quite competent and provide strong leadership and direction of house activities.

Finally, the spirit and loyalty of the Chapter members, strengthened by a sound and intelligent pledge training program, are an inspiration to other fraternity chapters at Indiana University.

RAYMOND L. SHOEMAKER Dean of Student s

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Judge, is now with the government in Washington; Brother William G. Bray, of Martinsville, has maintained a fine record in Congress; Col. Paul Tombaugh was former Adjutant General of Indiana, and he is now on active duty with the Army in Washington; and Judge Harry Champ is now on the bench in Indianapolis.

Others include James B. Tharp, who is a Professor at Ohio State University; Samuel Niness, executive of a large trucking company near Philadelphia; and William Robinson, a member of the legal department of Montgomery-Ward.

The Chapter is fortunate to have several alums connected with Indiana University who are always ready to lend a helping hand on chapter affairs. Faculty alums are Mark Wakefield, head of physical education; Robert Royer, swimming coach; Dr. Harold Lusk, head of the Business Law Department: Dr. John Long, Professor of Insurance; Lyle Dieterle, Business School; Dr. W. R. Breneman, Zoology; D r . W. D. Thornberry, Geology, and Phil Buck, Freshman basketball coach. On the administrative side, Lloyd Setser is in charge of property management and real estate for IU, Art Lautzenheiser is auditor for the Indiana University Medical Center, and Joseph A. Franklin, Vice-President and Treasurer of Indiana University was just Initiated this spring and has already taken a great deal of active interest in the house.

Indiana Chapter has had its part in furnishing the national officers. Indiana's Ray C. Thomas is a past National Counsellor of Acacia. Mr. Thomas at the present time is a prominent Gary lawyer and is a Trustee of Indiana University. Charles Jarrett, another Chapter

Indiana Universitv's School of Business is ranked as one of the nation's best. Here in the . Business and Economics building students are provided with modern class room facilities, a business reference library, and rooms equipped for lectures, forums, and formal programs.

alumnus, served as a traveling secretary with the National Headquarters from 1946-1948.

Throughout the years the Indiana Chapter of Acacia has maintained a fine record of activity and scholastic achievements. Acacia ranks among the leaders in campus-wide competition. Within the past two years the

THE INDIANA CHAPTER HOUSE This southern colonial mansion, constructed of gray Indiana limestone, is considered to be one of the finest fraternity houses in America .

The University Auditorium has played host to some of the nation's leading entertainers. The Auditorium is constantly in use, if not by professional talent, by University students. Both the speech and drama departments have offices in the auditorium, where classes have access to all the facilities. The two major all-campus productions, "The Jordan Review" and the "IU Sing" are held here annually.

The Wellhouse was presented to the University in 1908. Its stone portals originally were the portals of the Old College Building. Legend has it that a girl is not a coed until she has been kissed in the ¡W ellhouse at the stroke of twelve.

Chapter has won its division of the IU Sing, placed second in the "Little 500" bicycle race for two consecutive years, annexed a divisional volley-ball championship, placed third in cross-country competition, and has established itself as being one of the top houses in intramural athletics on the campus.

Scholastically speaking, the Indiana Chapter is again to be recognized. Maintaining a scholastic average above the campus all-men's average, the Fraternity has placed numerous men in scholastic honoraries. Within recent years the house has had men in Phi Eta Sigma, including two presidents and one vice-president; Alpha Epsilon Delta, including one vice-president; and Phi Beta Kappa.

Acacia at Indiana has always been well represented in campus honoraries. Each year men from the house have been initiated into Skull and Crescent, Falcon, and Sphinx Club. This year, as in the past, the Fraternity is well represented on the Union Board and Y.M.C.A .

Cabinet. Dick Fowler, last year's Y.M.C.A. president, was acting Chairman of the Geneva Conference, a nine state Y.M.C .A. conference. Brother Lee Marchant served as last year's state president of the Y.M.C.A. and this year was vice~president of the Union Board.

Don Gentry served this year as vice-president of the State Y .M.C.A. During recent years Acacia has been represented on the Board of Aeons, in Blue Key, the Arnold Air Society, and the IU Foundation.

This year Milt Carlson served as president of the Interfraternity Pledge Council, and Dave Miller was elected vice-president of the Sophomore Class. David Watson, member of Theta Alpha Phi, national dramatics honorary and newly elected Venerable Dean, was this

year's drum major for the nationally famed IU Marching Hundred. Also this year, Charles Swayne served as president of the Collegiate Chamber of Commerce.

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Indiana University's varsity athletic squads have strongly felt the presence of Indiana Acacians. With varsity members on the track and cross-country teams, baseball team, and basketball team, the Chapter finds itself well represented in the world of Big Ten athletics.

George Branam and Roy Whiteman were running mates on the cross-country team, and George acted as Captain of the 1952-'53 squad. Dick McQueen, graduating senior and three year member of Indiana's baseball team , is the holder of the Big Ten record for the most assists in a single game. Dick Farley, three year letterman for IU's Big Ten Basketball Champions, is also a holder of a Big Ten record , setting the mark for the best shooting in Big Ten history. Dick was a member of Indiana's N .C.A.A. championship team in 1953, and was elected captain of the 1954 West team at the annual East-West All Star gam e at Madison Squ are Garden. Lou Scott, 6' 11" center, has played as Farley's teammate for four years, and his height has been a definite asset to the "Hurrying Hoosiers." Both have received professional bids and will no doubt continue their basketball careers in the professional ranks.

Since its founding, the Indiana Chapter of Acacia has played an intricate part in the functioning of Indiana University. Working in closest Brotherhood, the Fraternity has successfully produced men who have brought honor and credit to the Chapter, to the University, and to the community. We are proud to be a part of Indiana University-may she always have the right to be proud of us.

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I THE EXECUTIVE SECRETARY REPORTS

I Brother National President, members of the National Council, honored Founders, delegates and visitors to this, the 28th Biennial Conclave: I have often been accused of being a sentimentalist. To that charge, I plead guilty, willingly and proudly. Furthermore, it is my belief that every man here stands charged with the same accusation, for without fraterna l sentiment, there would be no fraternity; and without fraternity, our Fraternity, none would be here today. None would b e present to do honor to our founding and our Founders, and none would be concerned about what will transpire during the second fifty years of its existence.

I am profoundly impressed with the significance of this celebration of the Golden Anniversary of the founding of our Fraternity. I am inspired by the presence here of two of our living F oun ders and the spiritual presence of the other three who are absent in the flesh only by reason of physical health. I sincerely hope that each will look upon the fruits of his founding contributions and look with favor on the results. Equally impressive is the presence at this Conclave of so many past officers and alumni who have shaped the development of the Fraternity over the last thirty years.

Without their toilsome efforts, enterprise and intelligent guidance of the Fraternity through many crises, the visions of the Founders would have been lost. To them as well as to the Founders, we are indebted beyond power of repayment.

You delegates, especially you active d elegates, are privileged to share in an experience which can never be repeated again-a fir st-hand contact with the very beginnings of your Fraternity, and a part in shaping its future history. To those of us charged with the responsibility of day to day operations, it is an even greater privilege to be in a position of acting as a bridge, so to speak, in this significant milestone of our history.

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of the state of the Fraternity, it is with a deep sense of gratitude and humility that I approach the task.

The biennium just past has been in no way spectacular in accomplishments that capture the imagination. The military situation and a temporary decline in enrollments, which is just now beginning to reverse itself, has not been conducive to expansion of the number of chapters. However, expansion as such is not the only measure of accomplish ment. It has been the policy of your Council to strengthen the chapters which we have had, to the end that none would be lost and that all would move forward. Happily, in contrast with many of the national fraternities which grew rapidly in the postwar period, we have experienced no casualties and our chapter roll still stands at the high water mark in our h istory.

To accomplish this, it has been necessary to spend a great deal of time and attention with a few chapters, with the consequent seeming neglect of other chapters. For this, we express keen re gret, but with the belief that this was the proper course and that it would be approved by you.

While it is true that satistics, and especially financial statistics, do not represent the true measure of accomplishment, or progress, yet it is equally true that financial results can never be overlooked and that a balanced budget is essential to the sound operation of any organization. For that reason, we must resort to the quoting of financial figures as one of the yardsticks of measurement.

At this point I would like to interject that I am not about to bore you with a detailed statement of income, expense3 and balance sheet accounts of the past biennium. In the office are detailed financial statements of our operations for the past ten years. They are open to your inspection and we would be glad to answer any specific inquiries you may have.

It would be gratifying if I could say to you that the history of our financial

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operations since the close of World War II was one unbroken succession of surpluses. But such would not be true. In the years since 1947, we have had alternate periods of deficits and surpluses.

During this period, the Fraternity experienced the greatest increases in number of chapters and consequently the greatest income. From the period 194754, the net results of operations h as been a cumulative deficit of less than $500.00. However, for the biennium just passed, we have experienced the greatest deficit in this whole period, in the amount of $10,300.00, which wiped out a previous accumulated gain. T his was perhaps to be expected, since there has been a leveling off, indeed, a sizable decrease, in income from initiation fees and per capita dues, while the operat ional costs were geared to a former high level. Another contributing factor was the increased reserve set aside to provide suitably for this particular Conclave. As of the moment, it would ap-

Exec utive Sec retary Roy C . C lark d e livers his repo rt to the Co ncl ave d e le ga tes .

pear that this appropriation was larger than necessary and our current deficit may be reduced as much as $2,500.00 or $3,000.00.

The trend of decreased income was recognized in the year 1952-53 and an attempt to compensate was made by operating for the most of the time with only two full-time field secretaries. Thus the current year shows a decline in expenses of about $4,500.00 in contrast to the last year of the previous biennium, although this was still not enough of a saving to offset a loss.

Another factor contributing to the de?cit is the increased cost of your magazme, the TRIAD. In comparison with the magazines of other fraternities of commensurate size, our TRIAD is outstanding. It compares favorably with those of much larger circulation. Many of you have indicated your pleasure at the continued improvement of the magazine. Last year the TRIAD cost us $8,200.00 to produce. This figure could be drastically reduced if you want a second rate magazine, but there is little room for savings if you want to continue with a magazine of the calibre you now have.

As of the present moment, we have only two full-time secretaries. We can exist on this set-up but there will be fewer visitations and little or no time left open for cultivation of opportunities for expansion. If we desire to have even a conservative program of expansion, now is the time to lay the groundwork in this perod ahead to take advantage of the upsurge in enrollments and consequent field for new chapters.

It is difficult to forecast the income which may be realized with any degree of accuracy during the coming biennium.

If all goes well and the chapters which ' have smaller memberships build up, there should be a consistent though gradual increase during the next biennium. However, it is my feeling that, to be conservative, we should not gamble on that too much. Rather, the delegates of this Conclave should decide the pattern they wish to see developed during the next biennium and arrange to pay for it accordingly.

In other words, we can retrench drastically in personnel, postpone expansion, reduce magazine costs sharply, pare Conclave costs to the bone and live within a reduced budget of income. Parenthetically, I should mention that Acacia is one of the few fraternities which pay the entire cost of Conclave delegates. Most of them pass on to the chapters at least a porton of the cost by special assessment. Our custom has been the opposite, with the result that we have always had approximately 100 % chapter participation.

Another source of savings would be to eliminate the Regional Conferences

in the odd numbered years. That would save about $3,600.00, although it would be a step backward. Thus, if you men want to continue the services offered at the present time, if you wish to maintain your magazine at its present high standard, if you believe that we should plan a program of further expansion at a time when it appears most practical, then means must b e found to further increase our income. There are just two means of accomplishing this. One is by a modest increase in per capita dues; the second, by an increased initiation fee. All this will be referred to your Budget Committee for study. At the proper time, a discussion to bring out your feelings on the matter will be appropriate. After all, it is up to you to decide. We believe that we have provided a full dollar's worth of services for the dollars we have had to spend.

The secretaries and office personnel are not riding any gravy train. Each of them would be able to do much better for himself in private industry.

Notwithstanding the fact that we have had two years of deficits-and it seems most fraternities are having some of the same troubles-it is also true that the Fraternity was never in so strong a financial position as it is today. This may puzzle you momentarily, but the fact remains that while the surplus from general operations has shown a ten-year shrinkage in the general fund of $3,500.00, the increase in the endowment and TRIAD funds has been quite remarkable. This increase has come about for the most part through additions to the TRIAD Fund as the result of Life Subscriptions to the TRIAD and, more recently, as the result of the campaign for annual dues and Life Memberships.

(These funds are, of course, not u sable for operating expenses as such.) Please note that the net worth of the Fraternity in 1944-10 years ago, was approximately $51,000.00. Today, is is more than $131,000.00 ; and if you were to include appreciation in value of vour investments, it is nearer $140,000.00.

At this point I would like to call attention to a matter of great imoortance to the National Fraternity and of even greater importance to the cha]Jters as such. That is the low level of the number of initiations. Brother Dahl has prepared a chart that is on exhibit in Room 6-103 which graphically depicts this situation. This low level of initiates represents a trend that must be reversed if the average chapter (the so-called avera~e) is to attain the strength and solidarity to maintain the standard set by those chapters that already realize this fact.

Before leaving statistics, I believe it to be important to tell you what has happened as it relates to the Acacia Foundation. Two years ago, we embark-

ed on a program to enlist the support of alumni by inviting them to remit annual dues of $5.00 per year or, if they preferred, by purchasing a Life Memb ership at a cost of $50.00. This is a voluntary venture and the response has been most gratifying. In the two years there has been a gross response of $12,500.00. The initial costs of setting up the program were necessarily high but there still remains a net accumulation of approximately $8,000.00. The purpose of the Foundation is to accumulate funds which can be used to assist the chapters in improving their housing, eventually to assist students by loans, and with the income to be used to grant annual scholarships to deserving undergraduate students. It should be mentioned that the net income does not accrue to the General Fund of the Fraternity but its usage in the years to come can be a great source of strength to Acacia by assisting in providing adequate housing for all our chapters.

It is not the purpose of this report to evnluate the strength of the individual chapters of the Fraternity as a who!e in any great detail. However, it would s~em to b e appropriate to mention that the chapters as a whole, with notable exceptions, need to devote more time and attention to two facets of chapter activity. These are rushing and pledge training. Some of our chapters are woefully weak in an adequate and wellplanned rushing program. Most of the same chapters are just as weak in their training programs. Both o.f these matters will be treated in detail at the sessions for Venerable Deans and actives.

In each of these fields great emphasis has been made in the past by the field secretaries and the regional conferences.

And yet there is a great lack still existing of the importance. In each of these fields increased effort will be made by the Central Office staff. There will be available at this Conclave a compreh ensive outline of pledge training-the most complete yet to b ~ offered. There is in preparation for distribution, well in advance of next year's rush season, a new manual on ru~hing to replace the composite manual now theoreticaUy in use. In addition to these two manuals, ther e is available a n ew manual for chapter advisors. In ]:>reparation is a new manual for venerable deans, a new edi tion of the rush booklet and a revised edition of Pythagoras Handbook. All of these can b e used to great advaTJ.ta~e, but they can only be h elpful if thev are actually used. It is fervently hoped that the chapter officers will realize the im portance of these works into which have gone many hours of thought and work.

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the Fraternity from the national level.

To many of you, until this Conclave, many of these people were only names.

In the Central Office the Fraternity has been favored for many years in having for its office manager a lady who is one of the most devoted members, in spirit, that it would be possible to have. I refer to Mrs. Edith May, who is well known to dozens of chapter secretaries over the past 14 years and who has the distim~tive ability to become a friend through routine letters. Her able assistant is Mrs. Audrafaye Eikost, who has been with the office on a full-time basis the past year. Each is loyal, hard-working and interested in a most gratifying manner.

The newest addition to the field secretary position is Dud Johnson. Dud was a charter member of the Vermont Chapter and its first VD. From his active days he became sold on the program and even after the required stint with the Marines, he had lost none of his enthusiasm and has done very effective work since he joined up with us last March. The second is Walter Dahl who is entering his fourth year as a field secretary. He, too, was a charter member of a new chapter-Ohio. The calibre of his work in all sections of the country has been such as to provoke widespread approval from the chapters. It is a source of great satisfaction that he decided to continue in the work for another year.

The third is Ed. Kelly, another exMarine who has done double duty in that Corps and still yielded to the urge to return to Fraternity work. During the past year he has again done double duty, alumni cultivation through the Foundation, chapter visitation and expansion surveys, and finally as Editor of the TRIAD. In this latter capacity, he has been entirely responsible for the pro_duction of a fraternity magazine which has produced praise from all auarters. This Fall he is returnin11 to Illinois to complete his education inlaw and we will thus lose a great asset. However, it is a source of gratification that he will continue to edit the TRIAD even while he is a student, and there is hop e that he may still eventually return to fraternity work as a vocation.

Not the least of the accomplishments of the past year, and one for which your staff takes no credit, is the production for the first time of a History of the A~acia Fraternity. This volume, r eplete With facts and intensively readable and interesting, is the work ~f a man whom we are honored to have with us at this Con_clave. Dr. WilliamS. Dye, long-time National President, distinguished student, Founder member of his own chapter, Penn State, and one whose impress on the course of the Frateinity can never be forgotten , is the author of this project, which has now been brought to 30

completion. This volume should be a MUST of every member of the Fraternity.

At the coming sessions of this Conclave there will be opportunity for round table discussions of the advisers on their mutual problems. Likewise, there will be sessions for the venerable deans and active visitors to discuss such problems as rushing, pledge training, and other problems on a miniature scale which are usually treated in detail at the Regional Conferences. It is hoped that all will participate, to the end that progress and learning may result.

As usual, there will be controversial matters of proposed legislation. One will be the amendment of the Ritual as it relates to the use of alcoholic beverages in the chapter houses. The second will be that of a proposed change in membership requirements. Each of these is a matter that provokes deep emotional responses and decided opinions.

This is not the proper time or place to comment on either of them. However.

I would like to urge each of you to ex~ ercise fraternal tolerance in your discussions, to preserve an open mind, to refrain from arguments not grounded in complete truth, to keep ever in mind the best interests of the whole Fraternity, not only for the present, but for the future. In short, approach your deliberations in the same spirit that characterized the learned Pythagoras in his search for Truth.

In conclusion, I would like again to pay tribute to the distinguished men who founded this Fraternity and to those others here with us today who¡ s~aped the progress of it for so many vibrant and critical years, without each of them, there would be no Acacia. And finally, a word to those who are now the Fraternity-you actives in whom our hope for the future is entrusted. You have had a unique glimpse of the past and share the fruits of a half century.

Many of you, most of you, will be present to observe the results of the second half century. With a glorious past, we stand on the threshold of a more glorious future. With the same devotion to the high ideals of the Founders, our Fraternity cannot fail in continuing to merit the name bestowed upon it- Acaciaeverlasting life. (Applause.)

HERBERT STRUNK ON DUTY IN KOREA Lt. Herbert R. Strunk recently arrived in Korea for duty with the 7th Transportation Port Command.

An administrative officer in the command's 14th Port Battalion, Lt. Strunk arrived overseas from Fort Eustis Virginia. He is a member of the Kansas Chapter.

VICE-PRESIDENCY FOR HAROLD LAIPPLY Harold J. Laipply, Nebraska, has been elected to the board of directors and named executive vice-president of the First Federal Savings and Loan Association of San Jose.

Brother Laipply was formerly the secretary of the organization, and before that time he had served as assistant district examiner of the Home Loan Bank Board.

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COLEMAN NAMED TO NBC CHICAGO PRESS The appointment of Howard W. Coleman, No?¡thwestern '40, as assistant manager of the National Broadcasting Company's Chicago press department has been announced by NBC Chicago press chief Chet Campbell.

Coleman joined the NBC press office as a staff writer in September 1952, after serving as editor of a regional home magazine and employment as an advertising copy-writer. He was supervisor of instrumental music in the Geneva (Ill.) public schools from September 1947 through June 1951.

Howard served the Northwestern Chapter as rushing chairman in 1941; ~s social chairman in 1942-43 and again m 1946. He was active in student politics and fraternity affairs while in school; was a member of the marching and concert bands, orchestra, and the interfraternity council. He is at present vicepresident of the Northwestern Acacia Alumni Board.

Coleman presently resides in Riverside, is married, and has three children.

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ITTNER IS INSTITUTE FOR FORE IGN TRADE GRADUATE Charles K. Ittner, Oklahoma, recently graduated from the American Institute for Foreign Trade at Thunderbird Field Phoenix, Ariz. Specializing in South America, Ittner has taken the schools intensive training course in preparation for a career in American business or goernment abroad.

Brother Ittner has a bachelor of science degree in electrical engineering from the University of Oklahoma and is a member of Sigma Tau and Tau'Beta Pi honoraries. He was president of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers, a president of the Engineer's Club, and a member of Toga and Blue Key. For four years prior to his entrance at Thunderbird, Brother Ittner was employed by the Alcoa Steamship Company, and worked two years in Trinidad British West Indies, i;,_ charge of elec~ trical design and construction.

The course of study at the Institute concentrates techniques of international business administration, foreign languages, and characteristics of foreign countries.

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OLDEN ANNIVERSARY (Continued from Page 8) . L_Since our name, Acacia, in legend so appropriately ~epiCts a state. of being-"that of everlasting life," and l S m the matena~ sense a true plant in life, it is suggested that each Acacia Chapter give consideration to the lanting of an Acacia tree on their campus and that an appropriate ceremony be effected. . The tr:e could be presented to the college or university officials commemorating Acacia's Fiftieth Anniversary, the chapter's .......... anniversary, and dedicated to the Acacia Alumni of the institution for their ~art _in exemplifyi~g. the school's and Acacia's reputation m the field of CIVIC betterment. (Attention is invited to the spring (1954) issue of THE TRIAD as to how effective an Acacia tree planting cremony was at the Southern California Chapter.) I understand that they erected a plaque in addition to planting this tree and you may discuss the matter with the Southern California Chapter for further details.

2. In view of the fact the prayer now contained in Acacia's Initiation Ritual, having to do with the third degree, is viewed as lacking in effectiveness, for the reasons- (1) it is quite poetic, and (2) it is so worded as to possess a quality of stiltedness-it is suggested the National Council give consideration to appointing a committee to rewrite this prayer with the thought of rendering more effective this moment of prayer in our initiation ceremony.

3. had to do with the banner and we have already disposed of that, so it will be deleted.

4. Since an important and impressive attribute of any Acacia Chapter is singing on the part of active chapter affiliates- it is respectfully urged that the publication and distribution of Acacia's new songs be expedited.

5. In order that our Acacia Family of chapter leaders may be helpfully informed, it is suggested the National Council evaluate the feasibility of publishing an "Acacia News Letter," mimeograph and/ or multigraph in nature, economically produced at National Headquarters, for distribution at appropriate intervals to the active chapters, treating editorially and pictorially such matters as advice and suggestions from the National Headquarters, digest of Acacia's legislation and code, progress reports of application and accomplishment during the biennium of "Good of the Fraternity report" as approved, reports of unusually good chapter social functions, pointers to improve chapter financial methods and procedures, pictures of prize winning floats and ideas gleaned from other sources which are apropos for Acacia Chapter use, and other timely topics, most of which subject-matter being informal and quite timely as to release date, would not normally be included in THE TRIAD. 6.Whereupon delegates have met in Biennial Conclave and forthwith labored diligently treating legislative matters and have reached conclusions which are designed to uniformally guide all participants, we, as delegates, recognize the importance of unity of purpose, com p I e t e understanding and definite procedure throughout our Fraternity, and therefore take note of our considered findings to the end that the Fraternity's AUTUM N , 1954

general welfare is necessarily a composite of active chapter welfare structures, and will so administer our chapters.

Mr. President, I move the adoption of this report.

Report of the Delegate Committee for the Good of the Fraternity The Committee for the Good of the Fraternity notes that the last two reports of the active chapters for the Good of the Fraternity have requested action on the proposed song book of Acacia. We are informed that an appropriation has been made for this purpose. We would like to urge as strongly as we can that a program to give words and music on the various fraternity and college songs be carried out at once.

The Committee recommends that delegates not be instructed to future Conclaves. The Committee feels that active chapters should give their delegates their feelings on current chapter problems without imposing upon them the duty of a "yes" or "no" answer. It is felt that Conclaves are to air Fraternity issues and come to reasonable solutions and that this is best accomplished by the selection of a delegate who is capable of coming to a conclusion on the basis of facts brought forward at the Conclave which may not be apparent at the time of instruction.

The Committee believes that the program for regional workshops conducted by chapters within reasonable proximity to each other is an excellent one, and urges that it be described to chapters and accordingly put into operation.

The Committee feels that a national rushing brochure directed at rushees with provisions for each chapter's local story would be helpful and that it would be used by a sizable number of chapters. The advantages of central printing would bring this needed item within the price range of more chapters. The national portion of it should be drawn up carefully and should refrain from reference to alcoholic beverages or membership restrictions, these references being left to the local chapters for their portion of the brochure.

The Committee recommends that progress reports on the recommendations here set forth be sent to the chapters and that an esoteric letter be regularly circulated among the chapters concerning itself with any matters for the good of the Fraternity.

The Committee wishes to express its pleasure at being honored with the presence of two of our National Founders at this Fiftieth Anniversary Conclave. We admire the example they have set for us as we strive t o follow Pythagoras.

CONCLAVE PHOTOGRAPHS All Conclave photographs appearing in this issue of the TRIAD, including the group picture on the inside back cover, are available in 8" x 10" copies at the price of $1.00 per copy. When ordering, give page number on which picture appears, and good description of picture or pictures desired. Address all orders to: Acacia Fraternity National Headquarters 1569 Sherman Avenue Evanston, Illinois 3.1

NATIONAL OFFICERS President--WILLIAM E. KRIEGER 1st National Bank Bldg. , Peoria, Ill. First Vice-President-C . K . GABRIEL 3027 N. E. Alameda Dr .. Portland, Oregon Second Vice-President-JOHN A. LUNSFORD 800 Grant Place, Boulder, Colorado

Counselor-JOHN PAYNTER, Hillcrest Homes, Wichita 8, Kansas Treasurer-GEORGE F . PATTERSON, JR. 2434 Bremont Ave., Cincinnnati 13, Ohio Chairman, Jurisprudence CommitteeHERSCHEL L . WASffiNGTON .. ............... Leoti, Kansas

HEADQUARTERS STAFF Executive Secretary-Roy C . Clark Triad Editor .. .. .. . ..........•. . . . ............ Edgar R . Kelly Office Manager . ... . .. . .... ... . ............. Mrs. E dith A. May Traveling Secretaries--Walter E . Dahl , Dudley C. Johnson

UNDERGRADUATE CHAPTERS-OFFICERS AND LOCATION OF CHAPTER HOUSES-ACACIA ARIZONA-819 E. 3rd St. , Tucson, Ariz . Venerable Dean-John C. Tverberg, Secretary-John E. Garrett, Correspondent--John Merritt, Chapter Adviser-Donald C. Willins, 1146 E. lOth St., Tucson, Ariz .

NEBRASKA-334 N. 13th St. , Lincoln, Nebr. Venerable Dean-John C. Chappell, Secretary-Hugh Osmera, Correspondent- Hugh Osmera, Chapter Adviser- Orval M. Conner. Jr., Burwell, Nebr.

ARKAi~SAS-340 Arkansas Ave., Fayetteville, Ark. Venerable DeanFrank M. Harrison, Secretary-Charles R. Coe, Correspondent- Michael Chitwood, Chapter Adviser-James B . Kellar, 160 S . Hill St., Fayetteville.

NEW HAMPSHIRE-10- 12 Mill Rd., Durham, N .H. Venerable D eanJohn H . Dearborn, Secretary-William H. Carpenter, CorrespondentStuart Gilman, Chapter Adviser-Robert C. Bradley, Kingston, N. Hamp .

CALIFORNIA-2340 Piedmont Ave., Berkeley 4, Calif. Venerable DeanEdward Wachsman , Secretary-Joseph Cook, Correspondent-John Hudson, Chapter Adviser-Judge Chris B . Fox, Court House, Oakland 7, Calif.

ClNCINNATI-2617 University Ct. , Cincinnati 19, Ohio. Venerable D eanHoward E. Tefft, Secretary-Charles R . Scott, Correspondent- Arden A .

Albaugh, Chapter Adviser-George F. Patterson, Jr ., 2434 Bremont Ave., Cincinnati 13, Ohio.

NORTHWESTERN-550 Lincoln St. , Evanston, Ill. Venerable DeanWyatt S . Yon, Secretary-John J. Schang, Correspondent-Jay Stack, Chapter Adviser-Roy C. Clark, 7005 N. Clark St., Chicago 26, Ill.

COLORAD0-955 Broadway, Boulder, Colo . Venerable Dean-William R .

Eager, Secretary-Harold N . Walgren, Correspondent-Robert D . Britt, Chapter Adviser- John A. Lunsford , 800 Grant Place, Boulder.

COLORADO A&M~21 Remington, Ft. Collins , Colo. Venerable DeanFrancis W. Moellenberg, Secretary-David F. Wait, CorrespondentDonald E . Bright, Chapter Adviser-George F . Henry, 312 S . Howes S t., Ft. Collins.

CORNELL---318 Highland Rd ., Ithaca , N. Y. Venerable Dean-James L .

Freeman, Secretary-George L . Mueller, Jr., Correspondent- Robert Warne, Chapter Adviser-Prof. Wilbur E. Meserve, 504 Thurston Ave., Ithaca.

DENVER-2300 S . High St., Denver 10, Colo. Venerable Dean-James Craig, Secretary-l:krbert Balderston , Correspondent-Terry Eakin , Chapter Adviser--Homer 1\1. Dalbey, 1361 Bannock, Apt. 10, Denver.

EVANSVILLE-2020 E . Mulberry, Evansville , Ind. Venerable Dean- Paul L. Bingh am, Secretary-John R. Wahnsiedler, Correspondent- David K. Harold, Chapter Adviser-Or. Norman 0. Long, 3315 Washington Ave ., Evansville.

FRANKLIN (University of Pennsylvania )-3907 Spruce St., Philadelphia 4, Pa. Venerable Dean-Joseph F. Weiss, Secretary-Robert L. Spohr, Correspondent-Joseph F . Weiss, Chapter Adviser-Wilbur Johnson .

GEORGE WASHINGTON-2022 G St., N .W. , Washington 9, D .C. Venerable Dean-Howard R. Roberts, Secretary-Richard Nelson , Correspondent-Harry Thayer, Chapter Adviser-Geoge W. Spangler, 1601 Argonne Pl. , N.W., Washington 9, D.C. ILLINOIS-50! E . Daniel , Champaign , Ill. Venerable Dean-Robert M .

White, Secretary- Richard Cowart, Correspondent- David J . Jareo, Chapter Adviser-John C. Spitler, 807 W. Vermont St. , Urbana , Ill. INDIANA- 702 E . Third St., Bloomington, Ind. Venerable Dean-David M . Watson, Secretary- Donald Mahoney, Correspondent-Frederick T .

Bauer, Chapter Adviser-Tom E . Warring, 525 S. Jordan Ave., Bloomington.

IOWA-946 Iowa Ave .. Iowa City, Iowa. Venerable Dean-W . David Koerner, Secretary-W illiam Waller, Correspondent-John Heinzerling, Chapter Adviser-Or. F. S . Beebee , 400 Brookland Place, Iowa City.

IOWA STATE-142 Gray Ave., Ames, Iowa. Venerable Dean-Don Lyon.

Secretary-Albert N. F ellows, Correspondent- Jack Pease, Chapter Adviser-Or. Darell S . Metcalfe, 111 N. Russell, Ames.

KANSAS- 1225 Oread , Lawrence , Kans . Venerable Dean-Walter V .

Weber. Secretary-Joel 0 . Scholle. Correspondent-Bernard A. Jones, Chapter Adviser-Max Fessler, 2035 Ohio St., Lawrence.

KAKSAS STATE-340 N. 16th St., Manhattan, Kans. Venerable DeanRobert B. Miller. Secretary-Norman D . Kastner, Correspondent-Jay M. Humberg, Chapter Adviser-Loren E. Whipps , 511 N . 17th St., Manhattan.

MIAMI-115 E. Church St., Oxford, Oh io. Venerable Dean-James E. Gast, Secretary- Don B . Ellis, Correspondent-Roland C. Gadd, Chapter Adviser-Edward A . Watkins, c/ o Stewart High School , Oxfor d. l\JJCHIGAN-1923 Geddes Ave., Ann Arbor, Mich. Venerable Dean-Roy N. Wetterholt, Secretary-Norman 0. Brink, Correspondent- Robert H. Kany, Chapter Adviser- John W. Hazelworth, 428 Wildwood Ave., Jackson, Mich .

MINNESOTA-1206 Fifth St., S .E ., Minneapolis 14, Minn. Venerable Dean- Jack A. Wagner, Secretary-Edward Murphy, CorrespondentJack Wagner. Chapter Adviser-David Keith Irwin, 3029 Aldrich St. Minneapolis, Minn. ' MISSOURI-506 Rollins St., Columbia, Mo. Venerable Dean- Charles R .

Hall , Secretary-James G. Hall , Correspondent-James G . Hall , Chapter Advtser-J. A. Morrison, 900 Hit! St., Columbia .

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OHI0-101 University Terrace, Athens, Ohio . Venerable Dean-James E. Shannon, Secretary-Wallace F. Rubick, Correspondent-D avid C. Beato, Chapter Adviser-Prof. C. R. Kinison, College of Applied Science, Ohio University, Athens, Ohio .

OHIO STATE-1835 lndi&nola Ave., Columbus 1, Ohio. Venerab:e D eanRobert E . Reimsnyder, Secretary-J oseph G. McDaniel, CorrespondentDoyle Campbell, Chapter Adviser-Cyrus Lawrence, 1458 Inglis Ave.- , Columbus, Ohio.

OKLAHOMA-541 Elm St., Norman, Okla . Venerable Dean-Robert Cooper, Secretary- Floyd Galpin, Correspondent- Mike Lindsey, Chapter Adviser-John W . Dunn, 1400 Garfield, Norman.

OKLAHOMA A&M-1215 College Ave. , Stillwater, Okla. Venerable Dean -Hugh F . Jones, Secretary-Barry D. Mock, Correspondent-Bany D. Mock, Chapter Adviser-Col. Clarence H . Breedlove, Det. 670, AF, ROTC, Oklahoma A&M, Stillwater, Okla .

OREGON STATE-2332 Monroe St. , Corvallis, Ore. Venerab'e DeanRoger W. Lindquist, Secretary-Willard D. Weiss, Correspondent-Eric F. Ingram, Chapter Adviser-Delmer M. Goode, 225 N. 31st St., Corvallis .

PENN STATE-Locust Lane & Foster Ave., State College, Pa. Venerable Dean-John G. Johnson, Secretary-George F. Williams, CorrespondentJohn E. Brunner, Chapter Adviser-William S . Dye, Ill, 212 E. McCormick Ave ., State College.

PURDUE--427 State St., West Lafayette, Ind . Venerable Dean-Georg~ W. Roach. Secretary-D onald H. Rupert. Correspondent-David B. Cooper, Chapter Adviser-W. A. Knapp, 1305 Ravinia Rd. , West Lafayette.

RENSSELAER-1932 Fifth Ave., Troy, N.Y. Venerable Dean--Lawrence S . Bloom, Secretary-Howard R. Warner, Correspondent-Charles J. Berg, Chapter Adviser-Scott Mackay, 2115 Burdett Ave., Troy, N.Y. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA-801 W. 28th St .. Los Angeles 7, Calif. Venerable Dean-George Hartman, Secretary-Richard Steiner, CorrespondentCarroll G. Hylton, Chapter Adviser-Harvey R. Amos, 7110 Middleton St., Apt. 14, Huntington Park , Calif.

SYRACUSE-807 Walnut Ave., Syracuse, N.Y. Venerable Dean-Daniel B . Place, Secretary-Howard V. Place, Correspondent-Roland H . Allen, Chapter Adviser-E. E . Enos, 1111 Euclid Ave., Syracuse 10.

TEXAS-2614 Rio Grande St., Austin, Tex. Venerable Dean- Creighton N. White, Secretary-Bobby Kostohryz, Correspondent-Tom C . Primm , Chapter Adviser-William B. Clark, 6202 Shoal Creek Blvd ., Austin.

U.C.L .A.-916 Hilgard Ave ., Los Angeles 24, Calif. Venerable DeanGerald Samuelson, Secretary-Jack B rewer, Correspondent-Robert Lyons, Chapter Adviser-Or. Frank H. Reinsch, 1322 N . Gardner St., Los Angeles 46, Associate Adviser-William M. Lynn, 1755 S . Robertson Blvd. , Apt. 8, Los Angeles 35.

VERMONT-305 Maple St. , Burlington, Vt. Venerable Dean-T. Wayne Clark , Secretary-A lan H. Smalley , Correspondent-David Curwen, Chapter Adviser-Leroy D . Ritter, 305 Maple St., Burlington.

WASHINGTON-5004 17th Ave., N .E .. Seattle 5, Wash. Venerab:e DeanJ ohn E . Nelson, Secretary-Gerald L . Gould, Correspondent-James H. Larson, Chapter Adviser-John S. Richards, 12727 8th Ave., N.E. , Seattle 55.

WASHINGTON STATE-1607 Ruby St., Pullman , Wash. Venerable DeanWallace F . Caldwell, Secretary-Kenneth Hall, Correspondent-Marshall Fischer, Chapter Adviser-Richard J . Hampton, C.S. Box 742, Pullman.

WISCONSIN-112 Langdon St., Madison , Wis. Venerable Dean-Marvin G. Jumes, Secretary-Robert P . Schmitz, Correspondent-Eugene C. Lippert, Chapter Advisor-John A. Fitschen , 3420 Viburnum Dr., Madison , Wis. WYOMING-812 University Ave ., Laramie, Wyo. Venerable DeanRobert F. Peterson , Secretary-Vernon R. Proper, Correspondent- Ronald Rogers, Chapter Adviser-Raymond A. Mogan , 1706 Garfield, Laramie, Wyo.

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