Kris R. Lutt, Nebraska ’90, President Andrew Jee, Oregon State ’87, Vice President Guy G. Gebhardt, Illinois Wesleyan ’66, Secretary William A. Utic, Cornell ‘74, Treasurer Darold W. Larson, Washington State ‘81, Ex. Director John C. Barber, M.D., Purdue ‘58, Emeritus John F. Beering, Purdue ‘88, Emeritus Dwyte E. Brooks, Northwestern ‘69 Gerald C. Cook, Shippensburg ’66 Aaron P. Darcy, Indiana ‘95 John C. Davis, New Hampshire ’82 Benjamin P. DeBenedictis, Arizona State ‘18 Brian R. Durst, Wisconsin ‘87 Michael P. Fillman, Western Ontario ’85 David L. Ferguson, Indiana ‘74 Ronald T. Hopkins, Syracuse ’69, Emeritus James N. Katsaounis, Ohio ’95, Emeritus
Dr. John B. Lane, Vermont ’57, Emeritus Amos D. Meyers, Jr., Shippensburg ‘66 David R. Quick, Rensselaer ’93 Dale E. Redman, Louisiana State ‘67 William M. Riley, Jr., Kansas State ’60, Emeritus Robert E. Roberson, Illinois Wesleyan ‘74 Michael L. Rollins, Washington ‘87 Larry E. Schroeder, Georgia ‘77 Donald W. Solanas, Jr., Louisiana State ‘68 Phillip S. Sutton, Ohio State ‘88 Byron A. Tabor, Iowa ‘78 Robert G. Travnicek, M.D., Kansas ‘59 Michael C. Tu, California ‘91 Dewayne E. Ullsperger, Nebraska ‘82 John W. Wedgwood, Purdue ‘60, Emeritus Richard I. Williams, Grand Valley State ‘00 Eric V. Zwigart, California of Pennsylvania ‘93
Dear Brother, An organization is not necessarily good because it is old, but old because it is good! This Acacia proposition has been demonstrated and proved for nearly 120 years, and our success could not be possible without the generous support of alumni and friends of Acacia! These are extraordinary times the likes that have never been seen. Yet through it, all our undergraduates and alumni volunteers have risen to the challenge! Whether it’s the Fraternity’s innovative leadership programming, academic and need-based scholarships, or operational support, gifts to the Acacia Fraternity Foundation impact each aspect of our ongoing mission, Preparing Tomorrow’s Leaders. Along with support to educational portions of fraternity house structures and scholarships, our alumni have generously given over one million dollars each of the last three years and encourage your support to make this 2020-21 an equally successful year. Whether via the envelope insert enclosed in this issue of the Triad by visiting our giving page at acacia.org/donate, your gift makes a difference for the next generation. The Evergreen Society (Planned Giving) The Evergreen Society consists of Brothers who have committed a legacy gift to the Foundation through their estate planning. Each year, hundreds of Acacians support our Fraternity, sharing their time and talents as alumni leaders as well as generously sharing their financial resources. A growing number of Acacians also are including the Foundation in their estate planning. Most recently, through the generosity via the estate of David Odegaard, Cornell ’67, the Foundation, along with his Chapter, received a legacy gift allowing new opportunities for the Chapter and further growth for Foundation’s endowments. His gift, along with other generous alumni, has allowed the Foundation the opportunity to share our story and seek new opportunities. You will be seeing a more significant presence by the Acacia Fraternity Foundation in the coming months as we launch an additional Foundation page at acacia.org page named planmylegacy.org and or a new e-newsletter. Located in “The Ritual” is the following passage, “Completing the triangle, the hypotenuse symbolizes alumnus membership, the longest portion and the part that completes and closes the (pledge and active) whole.” The Hypotenuse will be a vivid reminder of the unique experience that is the Acacia Fraternity. It will focus on items of interest to the Foundation and the growth of the Fraternity. It will share the success stories of our alumni and communicate articles of your gifts at work. A big part of your formative years while in college was Acacia. As you think about your legacy and how you want to be remembered, I hope you will take a moment to consider how the Foundation’s Evergreen Society fits into your plans. We share a unique history, shared common values, experiences, and a lifelong commitment to a Fraternity like no other! Acacians are more prideful than most fraternity men, and I suppose it has something to do with having a Greek word for name. Proud to be an Acacian, I remain… Most Fraternally, Darold W. Larson, Executive Director Acacia Fraternity Foundation P.S.
Your philanthropy and dedication will change lives, not just four years, but for life! ACACIA FRATERNITY FOUNDATION, INC. 12721 Meeting House Road • Carmel, IN • 46032 • (317) 872-8210 • acacianat@acacia.org
