MAGAZINE OF ALPHA RHO CHI

THE AreJhiFRATERNITY FOR ARCHITECTUREAND THE ALLIED PROFESSIONS FALL 1978

MAGAZINE OF ALPHA RHO CHI

THE ArchiFRATERNITY FOR ARCHITECTUREAND THE ALLIED PROFESSIONS

Alpha Rho Chi is a national professional fraternity limiting itsmembership to students of architecture and the allied arts. It wasfounded at the Universities of Illinois and Michigan on April 1,/ 1914to organize and unite in fellowship the architectural studen ts in theuniversities and colleges of America and to combine their efforts so

as to promote the artistic/ scientific and practical efficiency of theyounger members of the profession. Alpha Rho Chi is one of fivefraternities which founded the Professional Interfraternity Conference inWashington/ D. C. in 1928.

FALL 1978

Vol. 51, Number 1

TABLE OF CONTENTS

The Caryatid Porch by Mnesicles Cover

Index 2

Founder - Memorium 2

Andronicus 3

Anthemios 3-4

Demetrios 4·5

Cleisthenes 6-7

Metagenes 7-8

Vitruvius 8

M nesicles 8-9

ARCHI Medal Distribution 1976 10

ARCHI Medal Distribution 1977 11

New Life Members 11

New Alpha Rho Chi Initiates 12

33rd National Convention Report 13-15

Directory 16

COVER: The Caryatid Porch of the Erechtheion,Athens (421-405 B.C.). Designed by Mnesicles,The Erechtheion is unusual in its irregular planthat includes three porches, an attached colon­ade on the western end, and two levels. The sixdraped female figures or caryatids stand 7 feet 9inches high from the solid marble wall on whichthey are placed. All the figures face south,supporting an asiatic type entablature whichlacks a frieze and has dentils in the cornice.

The temple stands on the Acropolis, north ofthe Parthenon. The Caryatid Porch partiallycovers the location of the Old Temple of Athena.

Founder Chandler C.Cohagen with Edward A.Rhodes, W. G.A. Mr. Co­hagen was present at theThirty-Fifth National Con­vention held in January,1977.

In MemoriumGEORGE F. FRITZINGER

ARCHI Editor 1966-1976 - Antheum Editor

Mr. Fritzinger is shown first person on the left, second row in this photograph of delegates to the1962 Convention at Anthemios.

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ANDRONICUS

HAPPENINGS:

ANTHEMIOS

Active Chapter

- Mark Malaer- David Moody- Michael Summers- Mike Coblenz- Kenneth Pojman- Ric Barth

W.A.W.A.A.W.E.W.A.E.W.C.&S.W.R.C.

Anthemios has adopted some freshand enthusiastic overall planning ideasin maintaining prominence at the Uni­versity of Illinois.

Involvement with the Department ofArchitecture is at present strong andgrowing. They receive the pneumatic-

Members in the News:Jim Landefield ('79) has recently an­

nounced his engagement to KimWoodworth.

Ken Smith ('79) has been presentedthe Blue Key in recognition of leader­ship at the University.

Mike Calzada ('78) received the AlecEdward Award for special recognitionfor University service in accordancewith his contributions to the Helpline.

Todd Miller ('80) served as publisherof the II Archtype", the School'snewspaper.

John Spencer ('78) organized andserved as president of the Arch itectureStudent Government.

Kitty Lew ('78) spent last summerstudying in Venice, Italy.

The summer seminar was held onthe weekend of June 10th atArrowhead. The past year wasdiscussed and goals for the next yearwere established.

The final beach party was a blow-it­off day, marking the end of the schoolyear. It was time to relax and enjoy thesand and surf.

After three and one half years in themaking, Andronicus proudly presentsits new, able-to-withstand-50 years ofwear and tear yearbook.

The rush team of Goldberg-Futter­man-Quon is presently working on aprogram that will excite and capturethe interest of the budding architec­tural minds of incoming freshmen.

Each year, the University organizesand puts on a show in which theproceeds go to a charitableorganization. Several members ofAlpha Rho Chi helped to bring aboutthis year's presentation. Ken Smithwas assistant manager, Mike Stallingsworked with security operations, andBarry Goldberg was involved in thepr~duction.

The chapter now enjoys a new lawnthanks to the actives and pledges ledby Jim Landefield. It was laboriouslyplanted during hell week. It just goeswithout saying - what ye sow, soshall ye mow.

have the float with the best theme andtouch of creativity.

Enjoyed by all each holiday season isthe Christmas party. The pledgesdecorated the tree, filled all thestockings with goodies, and as usual,provided the entertainment. Prankgifts limited only by one's imaginationwere exchanged. These included acopy of the best seller, Roots, whichproved that you can't choose a bookby its cover, or a box of candy whichisn't as good as it looks, etc.

The IIWhite Rose Celebration" tookplace on February 4, 1978. It is a semi­formal party intended to thank peoplewho have helped the fraternity in thepast, initiate new officers, andwelcome newly initiated members.

The spring seminar came about earlyin spring semester in which the chapterdiscusses goals, gets organized, andevaluates the last semester.

Spring found everyone dressing upaccording to Marc Futterman andLouie.Walker, and getting back to the50's. The party held with the ChiOmega Sorority was quite a twist asLouie and the Hot Rods provided thetunes. Jim Johnson wiggled andsquirmed his way to first prize in thedance contest which was a good old­fashioned hoola hoop.

The most successful service projectof the year was the IISpring Fever Raf­fie." Through everyone's efforts, $600was raised to re-roof the chapterhouse.

Active Chapter

W.A. - Kenneth J. SmithW.A.A. - Barry S. GoldbergW.E. -James E. LandefeldW.S. - Jeannette QuonW.C. - Michael L. Stallings

The members of the AndronicusChapter have been very active sincethe Fall of 1977 with social andprofessional functions. To start off theyear on the right boogie foot, KittyLew and Eric Nobunaga organized a"Disco Nite" rush event which tookplace in the backyard of the chapterhouse. It was acclaimed a success asthe disc jocky provided the music tillmidnight under a hot pink parachute.

An annual event sponsored by AlphaRho Chi at the beginning of eachschool year is the B-B-Q lunch. Thisactivity which is intended to be an in­formal get-together for faculty, oldstudents, new students, and ad­ministration to become acquaintedwas held at the School of Architecture.Professional functions at the chapterhouse included dinner and guestspeakers from the professional com­munity, such as Quincy Jones, Deanof the School of Architecture and FineArts; Art Seidenbaum, Los AngelesTimes Architecture Critic; GeneBrooks, faculty member; VicSchneider, faculty member; EmmettWemple, faculty member; and PaulZygas, faculty member.

The final fall rush event was the FallFormal for active members and newpledges. The semi-formal party was agood time for all and an alternative at­mosphere in which to socialize.

A traditional activity which is alwayslooked forward to is the IIChallenge ofthe White Rose". The pledges have anopportunity (obligation) to take on theactives in a friendly game of football.Fortunately, this year, the gameresulted in a tie.

Each year on the campus of U.S.C.,prior to the highly rivaled football gamebetween U.S.C. and U.C.L.A., frater­nities and sororities team together forthe "House Decs" competition. Theydecorate their houses and strive to

HAPPENINGS:

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HAPPENINGS:Homecoming and the Annual Alum­

ni Association meeting were held onthe first weekend in November, 1977.The active chapter had planned the fallpledge dance to coincide with thisweekend, thus providing entertain­ment and a change to socialize for allof the returning alums. There was agood turn out of over 30 brother~

returning to 1108 S. First.

Alumni

President John H. Geiger758 Laurel Ave.

Des Plaines, Illinois 60016Vice President Douglas H. Miller

1406 S. GroveUrbana, Illinois

Treasurer Norman H. Meyer326 W. Jefferson St.

Rockford, Illinois 61101Secretary Victor Pojman

5133 W. St. Charles Rd.Bellwood, Illinois 60104

Active Chapter

Tracing back to Winter Quarter '77the actives were found traveling earlyin the quarter to Blacksburg, Virginiaand the Metagenes Chapter of AlphaRho Chi, who hosted the NationalConvention. Next on the quarter'sagenda, 9 new actives were initiatedinto the Fraternity. A successful rushfunction at the offices of EST Partners/John S. Coke & Associates developeda pledge class of 6 aspiring newmembers. Completing the quarter'sfunctions were an Open House forfaculty and alumni, and a presentationby Larry Walquist (of the OSU Land­scape Architecture faculty) concerninga resort project in Yugoslavia in whichhe was involved.

During Spring break, a sabbatical toAtlanta introduced the actives to thearchitecture of John Portman and theothers who have contributed to thisprogressive city. Back to school, andfirst priority was the election of officersfor the coming year. Following elec­tions, initiation saw 5 new membersjoin the ranks. Sounik Eller Martinhosted a rush party in their office, and6 people were pledged. April sawFounder's Day and its banquet at

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The Alumni Association sponsoreda series of 3 Sunday Seminars in thespring of '78 for the active chapteron Professional Practice. They wereorganized to present the character ofthe small, medium, and large architec­ture firms. Victor Pojman and JimViger spoke on the one man office.Len Wicklund talked about practice ina medium sized firm. John Geiger andTony Kampf spoke about architectureat the corporate level.

The Fall of '78 finds the AlumniAssociation anticipating a big AugustAlumni reunion at the chapter housein Champaign to coincide with theconclusion of initiation for 5 pledgesby the active chapter. The Anthemioscontrol corporation will also meet atthis time.

This year also saw the publication ofthe 5th addition of the AnthemiosAlumni Directory by Ed Slygh, who isa past Alumni President.

Schmidt's Sausage Haus in GermanVillage. Other functions for this quarterincluded the White Rose Formal, heldat the new Sanese Services building, apizza party with Kappa Delta Sorority,a cook out at Hocking Hills State Park,and a Memorial Day trip to Detroit toview the Rennaisance Center. SpringQuarter saw 9 seniors graduate.

Fall Quarter started with a workweek. During this week, September12-19, the Chapter House was painted,steps and a walkway connecting thishouse and the Rooming House at 219E. 17th were completed, extensivelandscaping planted, and generalclean-up accomplished all prior to thestart of school. Following work week,3 new actives were initiated. Rushfunctions for the quarter were held atthe offices of Trott & Bean and WrightKeske Kritchgau.

The fraternity traveled to the Vitruv­ius Chapter at Penn State in Octoberto assist with initiation proceedings,and also to the Anthemios Chapter atIllinois for the Illinois-OSU footballgame. Rounding out the quarter werethe Halloween party, Thanksgivingdinner, OSU-Michigan game party,and Christmas party with its gift ex­change.

Winter Quarter '78 promises to beone with a full schedule as the present34 actives continue about the processesof the Fraternity and University.

DEMETRIOSu

geodesic dome from storage to make aspectacular appearance at the AnnualArchitecture Awards Banquet. Theforty foot dome loomed behind thefestivities of the evening. Alpha RhoChi also provided publicity T-shirts atthe banquet.

The Freshman / Faculty Receptionheld last fall was so successful that wehope to make it a tradition. Freshmenin Architecture were invited to visitwith the professors and administratorsof the Department of Architecture inthe chapter house.

Internal programs also have a newspark of life. We are in the midst ofcoordinating and organizing our AlphaRho Chi Parents Association, whichcombines the conventional Mom's andDad's Clubs into a single organization.This promotes additional involvementin house activities, which we feel hasbeen quite beneficial. Participation intraditional all-campus Mom's andDad's weekends will be only a part ofour expanded parents programs.

Traditional special events, such asHomecoming, Founder's Day, Mom'sDay, Dad's Day, and the Spring Form­al have kept the chapter quite busy.Anthemios is anticipating even betteryears ahead as they continue somenew programs and maintaining tradi­tional events.

Members in the News:Casey Frankiewicz ('77) and Bob

Ray ('77) will be teaching assistants inthe School of Architecture at the Uni­versity of Illinois.

Kerry Wilson and Dan Bolla aretaking part this fall in the Universityof Illinois study abroad program atVersailles.

HAPPENINGS:

NATIONAL GRANTS $10,000LOAN TO DEMETRIOS

The members of the Active Chapterare to be congratulated on their sup-

An unprecedented loan request for$10,000 was made by the DemetriosAlumni Association at the 1977National Convention in Blacksburg,Virginia. After considerable substan­tiation and justification, the requestwas approved by the National in LateAugust, 1977. The Demetrios Chapter of Alpha

Rho Chi was saddened by the death ofBrother Charlie Cloud in May of 1977.Charlie had been an active supporter ofChapter functions for the 60 yearssince his graduation in 1917. Just priorto his death, Charlie was awarded theAlpha Rho Chi Silver Medal atFounder's Day ceremonies on April 16,1977. Charlie was hospitalized at thattime, and it was presented to him thereon April 16, 1977.

The pride that Charlie felt at the timeof the presentation was obvious fromthe noticeable glean in his eyes, andCharlie's son reported that he boastedof his award to all his visitors right upto the time of his death.

Alpha Rho Chi Silver Medals, sym­bolic of outstanding service to thefraternity on a local level, were pre­sented to Brother Charles W. Cloud'17, and Brother Galen F. Oman '20, atthe 1977 Founder's Day.

The Alpha Rho Chi Silver Medal wasinstituted at the 1977 National Con­vention, and is second only to the GoldMedal, which is reserved for service onthe National level. The DemetriosAlumni Association was the first to ap­ply for, and be granted the privilege ofawarding this medal to two of itsdistinguished alumni.

Members in the News:

Brother Charles Cloud will be dearlymissed but the enthusiasm and fondmemories of his presence will lingerand be cherished for many years tocome.

DEMETRIOS CHAPTER AWARDSAPX SILVER MEDAL TO TWODISTINGUISHED ALUMNI

BROTHER CHARLES W. CLOUD1893 - 1977

During 1977, a total of $1090 in newdonations were received. Of thisamount, a generous donation of $1000was contributed by Brother GalenOman, and for this outstandingdonation, we extend a gracious ThankYou.

The present balance in the fund restsat $6,500.00 and our goal is to buildthis total to over $10,000.00, so that itcan become self-sustaining.

FOUNDER'S DAY 1977

ALPHA RHO CHI SCHOLARSHIP

Joining the activities were alumnusfrom as far as Blacksburg, Virginia.Ohio's State Architect, Carl Bentz '35,and his associate, Louis Studer '48,and their wives were also on hand. Alltotaled, for the first time in manyyears, we received over 120 people,jamming the entire second floorbanquet facility of the Schmidt'sSausage Haus Restaurant in GermanVillage.

All in all, the celebration was a suc­cess - success being measured bynew and old fraternity friends alike,turning out for the betterment of ourfraternity, and having a wonderful timedoing it.

The program included suchhighlights as: the first ever awarding ofthe APX Silver Medal to BrothersCharles Cloud and Galen Oman, theunveiling of a new charter to replacethe one destroyed in the January 1976fire, and a talk on the future of ar­chitecture by then Director of the OSUSchool of Architecture, ProfessorLaurence Gerckens, which providedthe impetus for interesting after dinnerdiscussions in many corners.

Thanks for your support, and wehope to see you for the activities in1978, where once again the celebrationwill take place at Schmidt's on April15.

Two scholarships were awarded atthe beginning of the academic year1977-78 to Alpha Rho Chi seniors SueGrapes and Jack Di Clementi. This is atribute to the support received fromalumni in the recent past, and it ishoped that through continued supportin the form of donations to this fund,that we can continue this yearlypresentation.

The atmosphere was conducive, thefood deliciously German, the speakerchallenged our imaginations and thefree beer and band after dinnerprovided entertainment to keep thefestivities going strong until the janitorturned out the lights.

port, since it is through their voluntarysurcharge of $25/quarter per studentthat this loan will be able to be repaid.Robert J. Vennemeyer

Robert L. Bates, Jr.Timothy C. Ish

Richard S. Otto

Alumni

New chairs and tables for the Chap­ter Room and miscellaneous exteriorhouse improvements have yet to bepurchased and/or completed, as someunexpected expenses (surprise, sur­prise) were encountered. These in­cluded improvements required by thecity, such as sidewalk repair, electricalwiring improvements, and glassreplacement.

Despite the minor setbacks as notedabove the Chapter House is once againbecoming the place which the activescan be proud to bring a potential newmember, and to display theprofessional atmosphere under whichAlpha Rho Chi functions. It is also asource of pride for those of the AlumniAssociation and Control Corporationwho have been involved in helping tosecure the loan, and should be acourse of pride for all those associatedwith Alpha Rho Chi.

The purpose of this loan was to buyfurnishings and make necessary im­provements to the new Chapter Houseat 214 East 16th Ave. Items purchasedthus far through the loan include car­peting, drapes, light fixtures, stormwindows, fire escapes and a pressurepump for the water distributionsystem. $1500 of the $10,000 has beenpledged to the restoration of the an­tique Steinway piano that wasdamaged in the January 1976 fire, andwhen restoration work is completedthe piano will be a commemorativededicated to Vicky Toms and Jim Mit­chell, who perished in the fire.

PresidentVice PresidentTreasurerSecretary

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CLEISTHENES

Active Chapter

W.A. - Charles C. Knapp, Jr.W.A.A. - Steven L. EdwardsW.E. - Randall E. HollmanW.S. - Mari HarringtonW.C. - Robert R. TaylorW. Superintendent -

James B. RobinsonPro. Director - Kurt T. Hull

HAPPENINGS:On our way home from the 1976

convention, pushing just ahead of ablizzard, by what appeared at timesto be only yards, and suffering froma horrendous four day hangover, weadopted new words to an old poemby Edger Allen Poe entitled liTheBells", retitled, liThe Chains":

Here the tires with the chains­Noisy Chains

What a world of icy roads theirclanging does forebode!

How they whistle, crakel, pop,In the icy air of night

While the clouds that ever sprinkleAll the highways deep with ice

And the tires with delightKeeping time, time, timeIn a sort of runic rhyme

To the tintintabulation that sohorribly wells

From the chains, chains, chains,chains, chains, chains, chains

From the clanking and the racket ofthe chains-

etc., etc., ad infinitem. Finally whilestopped some 10 miles outside offrozen Little Rock, Arkansas with fourinches of ice on the Interstate, totaldarkness, and snow falling fast, theState Highway patrols startedorganizing cars in circles. It seems thatthere had been several reports ofmarauding bands of snowmen in thearea .. As a result, all night was spentstanding sentry with our bicks in handready to flick into action at the firstsign of these polar refugees. (Needlessto say, we were caught off guard andseveral of our party were captured bythese mobile snow cones. .)Seriously, the trip home wasexhausting but it was made in safety ifnot in comfort.

Since the Fall of 1975 new membersare: Epsilon Class (Fall 1975) Bruce Z.

Burkhalter; Zeta Class (Spring 1976)Charles C. Knapp, Robert R. Taylor;Eta Class (Fall 1976) Kenneth Arrizola,Bert Bently, James Davis, GlenDinkens, George Corrona, Rick West;Theta Class (Spring 1977) Steve Ed­wards, Joe Sanchez; Iota Class (Fall1977) Alex Barberna, David Falco, DanHarbin, Mari Herrington, RandyHollman, Kurt Hull, Suzanne Long,Bob Marks, Cynthia Robinson, JamesB. Robinson, Carter Rohen; KappaClass (Spring 1978) Keith Layton,Steven Miller, Lisa Palacios, MickaelRushing. Pledges (Fall 1978) VictorGonzalez, Scott Hall, Greg Szary,Kevin McCreary, Glenda McKinney,Randy Lyman, Ron Lucas.

After a month and a half ofnegotiations and cleaning, we tookpossession of our first and currentchapter house in June 1976. Since thistime we have been the closest frater­nity to campus and the onlyprofessional fraternity to have a houseat the University. Since we obtainedthe house the following projects havebeen started and/or completed:removal of 87 45-gallon trash bags fullof old wallpaper; insulated the attic;painted the exterior of the house;paneled, sheetrocked, textured, andpainted several rooms; papered thebathrooms; remodeled the upstairs;built a parking lot; reroofed parts of thehouse and garage apartment; installeda passive solar heating and coolingsystem (solar porch); and are in theprocess of remodeling the garageapartment.

We wish to extend our thanks toBrother Ronnie Grogan who not onlyfound the house and played a largepart in the actual negotiations, but alsofor his continual support during workparties and rush functions. We alsowish to extend our thanks to thefollowing alumni: David Welsh, MarvinBurrows, Karl Kilgore, Wayne Burfurd,Bruce Burkhalter, Rick West, Rick Jar­vis, and David Red.

Since the Fall of 1977 our relationswith other fraternities and sororitieshas greatly improved and we havecome into our own as far as campusactivities are concerned. The chapterlost second place in intermural football

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by one point, but we came in thirdplace in the fourth annual Pi KappaAlpha rope-pull (we placed over SigmaChi, Sigma Nu, Phi Kappa Theta, andDelta Upsilon). We obtained a discodance floor with flashing lights, etc.which has helped our rush parties im­mensely. Also, this semester saw theopening of a whole new dimension inthis chapter with the initiation of ourfirst female "brothers"!

Spring 1978 ... in January we spon­sored a party for about forty architec­ture students from Louisiana StateUniversity at the chapter house withhopes of creating interest in the forma­tion of a colony there. General rushstarted off this semester with severalopen houses and a tour of one of thegrand old homes in Galveston, theBishops Palace. Our movie night was asuccess with films on ChartresCathedral and Jefferson's Monticello.William Pena, a leader in the field ofarchitectural programming andproblem seeking, lectured on ourbehalf as did Philip Creer, the execu­tive director of the Texas State Boardof Architecture Examiners. This yearwe sponsored several tours of down­town Houston, including a tour ofHouston Center Two (this is a thirty­three block development in the heart ofdowntown Houston). This year wealso sponsored a school wide cardtournament and a used book andmagazine drive for the architecturelibrary. We collected many books andmagazines from university faculty andarea professionals through the localA.I.A. In all, the library obtained closeto 1000 books and magazines neededto fill missing volumes, as well as$500.00 (from magazine sales) to usefor special books or materials. We ex­perienced our Fifth Annual Art and Ar­chitecture Photo Contest with totalprizes over $250.00. Also, this year,members of the Cleisthenes Chapter ofAlpha Rho Chi fraternity were giventhe honor and duty of escorting theNational Architectural AccreditationBoard during their tour of our college.

In the future we plan to sponsor awider range of speakers and a more ex­tensive tour program. We are in theplanning stages of starting aprofessional fraternity association andhave been asked to join the inter­fraternity council on campus. Thissummer, members of CleisthenesChapter are in charge of Fall orienta­tion.

All considered, the recent past is notso dark and the future looks brighterevery day.

Members in the News:Awards: Rick Jarvis -

Alpha Rho Chi Medal 1977Ronnie Grogan -

Alpha Rho Chi Medal 1978Joe Sanchez -TAF Minority Scholarship 1977Robert Taylor -First Place Texas Concrete andMasonary Design Competition

Marriages: Karl Kilgore - CynthiaMarvin Burrows - StarrGlen Dinkins - MaryRick Jarvis - Jenine

Graduations: Bruce Burkhalter, KarlKilgore, Rick Jarvis, Rick West, CarterRohan Marvin Burrows, Lane Strip­ling, Joe GuerroRegistration: John Moreland -

State of Texas

METAGENES

Active Chapter

W.A. - Thomas Anthony VitanzaW.A.A. - Barbara Ann ByrnsideW.E. - David Charles BortzellecaW.C. - Allison LewisW.S. - Kim Steven Clark

HAPPENINGS:A successful Halloween Party kicked

off the rush program for winter quarter1977. Other winter rush functions werefun and served to bring the activechapter and initiate hopefuls closer to­gether. Pledge Wendy Kuhn was initi­ated April 29, 1978. Winter quarteralso was busy with the renovation ofthe chapter house basement.

Alpha Rho Chi sponsored a series ofopen houses which proved to be mostinteresting and well received. Facultymembers, Dean Charles Burchard,Hank Wiss, Herschel Elarth, BonnieOtt, and Charles Worley agreed toopen their homes for tours, and theactivity was so positive that it will becontinued this fall.

An art exhibition in conjunction witha New York gallery was organized andimplemented on April 25, 1978. Theworks of art were auctioned at afford­able prices ($50-$80) and grossed over

$3,000. It was definitely a good timefor everyone who attended and maybecome an annual event. Metagenesextends an invitation to other chapterswho wish to inquire about details andinformation on how they can sponsoran art auction. It is a good fun andfund raiser.

A summer introduction to incomingArchitecture freshmen by means ofletters and information pamphlets is apriority for Fall 1978. Metagenes iscompiling a College of Architecturebooklet which will include faculty pro­files, educational options within theCollege, and other general informa­tion. Fall parties and social/professionalfunctions will also help to acquaintfreshmen with their new environment.

For the upcoming year, the majorgoal is to increase the size of the activechapter. There presently are 12 actives,after four graduates last spring, andone pledge. The chapter is seekingmore support from the faculty, moreactivity from their faculty brothers, andare thankful for the strong support oftheir alumni association.

This chapter is very much concernedabout the fraternity on the nationallevel. There should be a more positiveapproach toward initiating new coloniesin the country. With all of the ac­credited schools of Architecture acrossthe nation, it is sad that there areonly 8 chapters of Alpha Rho Chi.Metagenes plans to check into thepossibility of the University of Virginiaregaining an active chapter. It is sug­gested that the national office take amore active role in spreading enthus­iasm for such a positive fraternalorganization.

Alumni

The following is a partial list ofMetagenes chapter alumni and someof their recent activities.

Bill Bevins is no longer with Zando,Martin, and Milstead, Inc., but is stillliving in Charleston, West Virginia. Hehas gone into business with PaulMarshall (Paul Marshall Assoc.) ofCharleston, and recently purchased anew home.

Ensign Dan Branigan, U.S. Navy,737 Franklin Street #3, Port Townsend,Washington 98368 - Dan is presentlyin the Navy Civil Engineering Corps,and is personally responsible for $10Mworth of new construction includingbuildings, roads, utilities, and second-

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arily responsible for an additional $11 Mincluding a new pier. He is apprentic­ing under a licensed Architect to attainhis license.

Hunter Bristow, 2337 TuckawannaCircle, Apt. 70, Roanoke, Virginia24017 - Hunter is employed withHayes, Seay, Mattern & Mattern ofRoanoke. He has a $5.7M jail he de­signed under construction. He and hiswife, Judy, have a new daughter,Laura Ellen, born 15 August, weight 8Ibs. Hunter has been working ondesign of their house, after purchasing1.3 acres in a residential area.

Neil Bristow, 123A Carroll Street,Emporia, Virginia 23847 - Neil is em­ployed as an Architectural draftsmanfor Miller Manufacturing, Miller HomesDivision. He is wanting to relocate withan architectural firm if the right op­portunity arises. He requests a listingof any job opportunities anyone knowsabout, and extends an invitation toanyone who wants to go bass fishingat Gaston Lake, or one of the Suffolklakes. Neil also had a good idea for ascholarship fund to which we are goingto give some attention.

Wayne Burford, 3809 Aberdeen Way,Houston, Texas 77025 - Waynepresently owns Medical Planning Con­sultants, USA, a health facilities plan­ning and hospital consulting firm lo­cated in Houston. We have not yetreceived his letter because he is on ajobsite in Thailand, but we should havea letter from him by the next newsletter.

Don Gormley, 296 Stanmore Road,Baltimore, Maryland 21212 - Don isnow a project architect in charge ofdesign (what firm Don?). He and Maryjust bought a house in Baltimore.

Blair Frier, 417 City Avenue, Beckley,West Virginia 25801 - Blair is nolonger with John Chapman, but hasjoined Leslie C. Gates & Associates,also of Beckley WV. The firm has beengrowing and has a backlog of work,which is a surprise, no? Blair willmarry Pat Kourey on 3 December 1977,at the First Christian Church in Beckley.

Bob Nichols, 3818 32nd Ave. West,Seattle, Washington 98199 - Bob ispresently working in a young 5 manoffice. The firm has been in existancefor about 5 years, doing mostly resi­dential and multi-family work. His wife,Pam, has her real estate license andhas just started to work.

Gay Vick, 433 Sandy Bay Drive,Virginia Beach, Virginia 23455 - Gay

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VITRUVIUS

chapter. Faculty members from severaldepartments lectured on professionalpractice.

The second annual APX sketch pro­ject was organized and implimented bythe winter pledge class. It involved theexpansion of facilities at Collier Dam,a near-by state reserve. Lead by localarchitects, and university professors,individual groups developed plans forpresentation in the afternoon. It wasquite challenging and excellent weatherenabled the groups to cook out nearthe lake for lunch.

The White Rose Formal which washeld at Gatsby's was attended by manyalumni, as well as the active chapter.

July 15th at the State College wasthe location of the summer meetingheld in conjunction with the summerart festival.

Members in the News:Stanley Salwocki, P.S.U. ('78) an­

nounced his Christmas engagementwith Jan Younkin of Elysburg, Pa.P.S.U. ('78).

Natalie Langue found employmentat Day & Zimmerman's, Philadelphia,Pa. as an interactive graphics designer.

Pete Fisher received the Dean'sAward for creative achievement as wellas the Alpha Rho Chi Medal.

Re-evaluating the roles and image ofthe "pledge" resulted in a reduction ofthe traditional hazing while regardinginitiate hopefuls as "associate mem­bers". With the continued strong andpatient support of the MnesiclesAlumni Association, the active chapterhas progressed from 4 actives in 1975to having 9 initiates in the fall of 1976followed by 4 initiates in 1977.

Alpha Rho Chi not only fulfilled thesocial and professional needs of itsmembers, but served as an influencialvoice of the student concerning schoolaffairs and policy. While the U. of M.

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HAPPENINGS:

Mnesicles has undergone a fraternityrevival since the last publication of the/J Archi". By attempting to respond tothe current needs of the architecturestudent and breaking away from theprevious stereotypes of the fraternitylife, this chapter has become a tool forschool at the University of Minnesota.

Active Chapter

W.A. - Charles TarrW.A.A. - Bob LundW.E. - Kevin BushW.C. - Brenda CarterW.S. - Mark Janzer

The Fall of 1977 was an active timeas twelve actives ventured to NewYork. They participate in "Designer'sSaturday", which was an open houseof New York's furniture design studios.Also scheduled during the day was atrip to the Guggenheim Museum, theDual Show of "Drawing Toward aMore Modern Architecture" at Cooper­Hewitt and the Drawing Center andfinally, dinner at Greenwich Village.The travelers appreciated the hospital­ity of Diane Carpenter's family as theyspent the night on their New Jerseyfarm.

The fall pledge class, operating on alimited budget, cleverly renovated thebasement of 242 S. Atmerton into thechapter's new headquarters. The newlyremodeled space enhanced the inform­al atmosphere of a series of slidepresentations sponsored by the

Active Chapter

W.A. - Stanley SalwockiW.A.A. - Robert PlowfieldW.E. - Gloria CohenW.S. - Natalie LangueW.C. - Karen KalenakPIC - Peter FisherRIL - Anne BeattyPI L - Julie Hoffman

is currently Vice President of Oliver,Smith and Cooke Architects and Plan­ners of Virginia Beach. He is ProjectArchitect of a medium security institu­tion for Powatan County, Va. which isa 500 man medium security prison ofroughly $14M cost. This is a jointventure with Folse, Henningson, Dur­ham & Richardson of New Orleans. Heand his wife, Carolyn, are expecting achild in November.

T. A. Watson, 3322 West FranklinSt., Richmond, Virginia 23221 - Troyis currently in private practice withanother architect - small commercialprojects and single family residences.They are beginning their second yearof practice. His wife, Michele, is ex­pecting their first child at the end ofOctober. Michele is a loan officer withthe Virginia Housing DevelopmentAuthority.

Michael Weaver, P.O. Box 189,Meadowview, Virginia 24361 - I ampresently employed by the Coal In­dustry Division of Bristol Steel & IronWork, Inc. as a field engineer. Mypresent location is near Charleston,West Virginia where we are erectingthe coal handling facilities for CedarCoal Company, a subsidiary of Ameri­can Electric Power Service Corp. Theproject is approximately $8M in size.

Ernest Wilder, 534 Aragona Drive,Vinton, Virginia 24179 - Ernie is cur­rently Vice President of Valley SolarSystems, Inc. of Salem, Virginia. Theydesign and install solar domestic hotwater systems, solar space heatingsystems, and water tower cooled airconditioning systems. They are prettybusy and anticipate good growth overthe next few months. He and his wife,Donna, just bought the house inVinton, and are enjoying suburbanliving. Donna is teaching kindergartenin a Roanoke city elementary school.

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Members in the News:The new editor of the Mnesicles

Breeze is Mike O'Malley ('77) ofPeterson, Clark and Associates, Inc.,Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Tom Sopoci ('69) has accepted thepost of Archi Editor and will attempt tomake the publication a helpful tool forall of the chapters as well as providingentertaining reading.

HAPPENINGS:Since the Fall of 1975, the alumni

association of Mnesicles has been veryactive and involved in the rise inenthusiasm of the active chapter. Thechapter house has been a center offocus with rennovation and mainten­ance priorities including a new interiordecor with painting throughout theentire house and a new kitchen. Theold kitchen which was obsolete andinefficient was totally demolished andremodeled. New individual food stor­age, lockers, refrigerators, dishwasher,cook top, compactor, micro-waveoven, sink, disposal, and counter topswere installed in the Fall of 1977.

Future projects also include a newroof, bituminous parking pad to meetlocal codes, new hardware, exteriorpainting, new windows, provide betterelectrical service and provide newfurnishings. These intentions, how­ever, are dependent upon obtainingfinancing.

The annual alumni meeting andelections is anticipated in November of1978.

underwent accreditation in 1977, APXhad representatives at Academic Stan­dards, Curriculum, Scholastic Stan­dards, and Futures Committees. Wealso accept credit for obtaining avariety of vending services at theSchool of Architecture to help stu­dents get through those late nightprojects. Mnesicles continues to growas they look forward to hosting theNational Convention of Alpha Rho Chiin January.

Fall introduction functions such asthe Welcome Week B-B-Q and the"Professional Graphics" presentationby Bob Russek, kicked off the 1977rush program. The highlight of thequarter was the "Casino Night" partyput on by the active chapter as a followup for associate hopefuls. The housewas decorated Las Vegas style andeveryone enjoyed plenty of food,cards, and disco dancing.

Winter quarter at the University ofMinnesota is fast paced (out ofnecessity to keep from freezing). Evenso Mnesicles sponsored several pro­fessional functions. Mike Omalley, afall ('77) graduate, spoke on "How toGet Through School". He presentedhis thesis and related on his years atthe School of Architecture. It was veryhelpful and so well received, that theactivity may become an annual affairfor Alpha Rho Chi graduates. Instriving to narrow the gap betweendisciplines, Mnesicles invited 2 mem­bers of the American Society of In­terior Designers (A.S.I.D.) to give apresentation on their profession. It wasinteresting to learn (finally) some of theways architecture and interior designinterface. A similar program is beingplanned with some prominent land­scape architects for this coming schoolyear. A lecture entitled "Programmingfor Users - Why Buildings Don'tWork," by Stan Fishman, was one thatall students should attend. This facultymember's practice specializes in useroriented projects in which there arenumerous examples in the Twin Cityarea. Definitely one of the most en­couraging talks of the year was pre­sented by Brother Darrel LeBarron, en­titled, "Is There Life After School?" Hespoke of his experiences throughschool, graduating, working in smalland large firms, and eventually startinghis own practice. During a time whenjobs were hard to find in architectureDarrel assured everyone by his ow~experiences that anything is achievablewith determination and initiative.

Spring of '78 found Mnesiclesfocusing emphasis away from func­tions at the chapter house and into theschool where more students couldbecome involved. "Brown BagLunches" were initiated in whichspeakers and programs were spon­sored by Alpha Rho Chi. They includeda graphic techniques presentation by aZipatone sales representative, "Port­folios" presented by Lance Lavine whois a design instructor involved in ad­missions ~nd reviewing portfolios, andthe final talk was entitled, I/Resumesand Getting a Job" by Brother BillScott of Setter, Leach, and Lindstromof Minneapolis, MN.

The final party of the year was a fullblown smelt fry in the backyard of thechapter house. Thanks to Dean Kollthere were buckets of fish and plent~of beer for everyone.

Members in the News:Romaine Anderson, David Lunde,

and Jon Papke spent spring '77 study­ing in Europe on the schools annualArchitectural Tour Abroad. Jon stayedin Germany from June till Decemberworking in an architectural office.

Kevin Busch played third basemanfor the Minnesota Gophers baseballteam during the spring '78 season.Graduates:Bill McCrum - Spring '77

working for J. E. Bergman Builders,Inc. (St. Paul).

Mike O'Malley - Fall '77working for Peterson, Clark &Assoc. Inc. (Mpls.).

Romaine Anderson - Spring '78working for Larson, Hestekin,Smith, Ayres, Ltd. (Eau Claire, Wis.)

David Lunde - Spring '78liesurely checking over the market(Mpls.)

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PresidentVice PresidentSecretaryTreasurer

Alumni

Dan MilesGreg Shuster

Craig DegendorferBob MacDonald

The Alpha Rho Chi Medal was established by theFraternity in 1931 to "encourage professional lead­ership by rewarding student accomplishment; pro­mote the ideals of professional service by acknowl­edging distinctive individual contributions to schoollife; stimulate professional merit by commendingqualities in the student not necessarily pertaining toscholarship." The medal is cast in bronze from anoriginal design by Merrell Gage, sculptor, and isoffered to each accredited school for award to agraduating senior. Recipients are named by thearchitecture faculty at each school.

ALPHA RHO CHI MEDALS FOR 1976

Jean Cordell Carter, Jr.*

Craig Wilson AndersonBabette Jee

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Recipient

Keith W. Dubas

Tony Di NicolaRaymond G. Jacobs

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Dennis J. SutliffJohn Keith Odell, Jr.

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Charlotte L. EdwardsRichard M. Konecki

Robert C. FrattiPeter Murray Connor

David W. Sacha

Miguel A. Gomez-IbanezMartha Jean Nestor and

Linda Ann O'GwynnPratt Institute Raymond Jay GordonPrinceton University Robert D. VuyosevichPuerto Rico, University of Pedro Frau CasanovaRensselaer Polytechnic Institute Lawrence Gordon OsbornRhode Island School of Design Kathleen FitzgeraldRice University Stephen William Cole, Jr.Southern University and A & M College Dwight ComeauxSouthern California, University of Franklin Louis MuscaraSouthwestern Louisiana, University of *Syracuse University Frank Anthony LambeTennessee, University of *Tennessee State University *Texas, University of (Arlington) Pamela CaubarreauxTexas, University of (Austin) Nonya Sue SchwartzTexas A & M University Michael Albert WhiteTexas Tech University *Toronto, University of Lloyd Charles AlterTulane University Lloyd Bowers BrayTuskegee Institute George L. BakerUtah, University of Robert Lloyd AderVirginia, University of Edward Foster MaslinVirginia Polytechnic Institute Jon Roger GissendannerWashington State University *Washington University Richard SpringwaterWashington, University of Barbara Ann SestakWisconsin-Milwaukee, University of *Yale University Barbara Ruth Feibelman and

Philip Bart Svigals*No medal awarded

Name of School

Michigan, University ofMinnesota, University ofMontana State UniversityMontreal, University ofNebraska, University ofNew Mexico, University ofNorth Carolina State UniversityNorth Dakota State UniversityNotre Dame, University ofNova Scotia Technical CollegeOhio State UniversityOhio UniversityOklahoma, University ofOklahoma State UniversityOregon, University ofPennsylvania, University ofPennsylvania State University

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Roy d. NunnJohn Brian Eames

Nathaniel BergerAlvin R. O'Konski

Cynthia L. Bankey*

Neil E. MurphyHamlett E. WallaceSheridan Lee Sims

Rita M. Eng.Margo Patricia Jones

Louise L. LippertRobert F. Hudson

Recipient

Gerald Alan HannVerner W. Wulf

Nancy Patton NemecConstantine D. Liollio

Stephen B. Johns*

Curtis Dean WilsonFrederick H. Glade, III

Robert Bruce Dean*

Richard James CuretonAnn Hayward Rooney

William Michael ComerJohn B. McSwain, Jr.

J. Cornel Larson*

Jill Nancy LernerBruno Antonio Fuciarelli

Martin Hebert III andStephen L. Albert

Lawrence R. WilsonJames A, Thompson

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Eugene J. PortoRonald C. Flubacker

William Dudley BradfordJon Kevin Pickard

Name of School

Arizona, University ofArizona State UniversityArkansas, UniversityAuburn UniversityBall State UniversityBoston Architectural CenterBritish Columbia, University ofCalifornia, University of (Berkeley)California, University of (L.A.)California Polytechnic State UniversityCarleton UniversityCarnegie-Mellon UniversityCatholic UniversityCincinnati, University ofCity College, New YorkClemson UniversityColorado University ofColumbia UniversityCooper UnionCornel UniversityDetroit, University ofDrexel University

Florida, University ofGeorgia Institute of TechnologyHampton InstituteHarvard UniversityHawaii, University ofHouston, University ofHoward UniversityIdaho, University ofIdaho State UniversityIllinois Institute of TechnologyIllinois, University of (Chicago)Illinois, University of (Urbana)Iowa State UniversityKansas, University ofKansas State UniversityKent State UniversityKentucky, University ofLaval, University ofLawrence Institute of TechnologyLouisiana State UniversityManitoba, University ofMaryland, University ofMassachusetts Institute of TechnologyMiami UniversityMiami, University of

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ALPHA RHO CHI MEDALS FOR 1977

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Recipient

David Lynn Batie*

Jay Robert LarsonEric M. Jones

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James John O'Neill

Charles Robert Cunov

Brandon N. ClarkeJames Anthony Coan

Beth Leslie GlasserLeonard Smith

Max UnderwoodManuel Hinojosa

Jeffrey ElghanayanJohn Randall DamronHerman J. BrackmanMarsha L. Summers

Albert I. Hightower, Jr.A. Charles Apffel

Don McGeeDavid Stickney

Johnathan W. EricsonLShama Tanveer

Dwight D. NicholsonRobert Edward Nalls

Thomas S. BrownBradley L. Baker

Givens LoungettesSheldon B. Crosby

John Cain andBeth Schultz

Calvert Sheriff Bowie

Stephan J. KieranGary Rosard

Roderick J. MacneilDennis John McFadden

*

Virginia H. Clarkson andMcCain McMurray, Jr.

Gary W. ChandlerMargaret Fahrenbach

John Michael StartSuzanne Kolarik

Yale University*No medal awarded

North Dakota State UniversityNotre Dame, University ofNova Scotia Technical CollegeOhio State UniversityOhio UniversityOklahoma, University ofOklahoma State UniversityOregon, University ofPennsylvania, University ofPennsylvania State UniversityPratt InstitutePrinceton UniversityPuerto Rico, University ofRensselaer Polytechnic InstituteRhode Island School of DesignRice UniversitySouthern University and A & M CollegeSouthern California, University ofSouthwestern Louisiana, University ofSyracuse UniversityTennessee, University ofTennessee State UniversityTexas, University of (Arlington)Texas, University of (Austin)Texas A & M UniversityTexas Tech UniversityToronto, University ofTulane UniversityTuskegee InstituteUtah, University ofVirginia, University ofVirginia Polytechnic InstituteWashington State UniversityWashington UniversityWashington, University ofWisconsin-Milwaukee, University of

Name of School

Miami, University ofMichigan, University ofMinnesota, University ofMontana State UniversityMontreal, University ofNebraska, University ofNew Mexico, University ofNorth Carolina State University

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Randy Hayes*

Kevin L. Harris

Jorge Victor Soler*

William Styczynski*

Paul Eric BirstonDonna Jean Leban

James Hudson CarrDavid Acheson

Nancy HarveyPeter Nicholas Elton

Harry T. Osborne

Mark Lowe FisherKeven Joseph Flynn

Richard TilghmanGeorge A. Gatta, Jr.

David Vater

Dean Robert BrookieJoanne Sliker

Paul Alan LubowickiRobert B. Haber

Recipient

Lee Alan ZechterSteven Katz

Philip Alan LochhaasMary Jane Donivan

James R. KratzatStanley J. BenulisEdward M. Leflufy

Nancy Spiro*

Richard D. JarvisGilbert Jerry Overbey

*

Michael W. IshlerNoreen P. Rochford and

Cary J. Spiegel*Clemson University

Colorado, University ofColumbia UniversityCooper Union-Cornell UniversityDetroit, University ofDrexel UniversityFlorida, University ofGeorgia Institute of TechnologyHampton InstituteHarvard UniversityHawaii, University ofHouston, University ofHoward UniversityIdaho, University ofIdaho State UniversityIllinois Institute of TechnologyIllinois, University of (Chicago)Illinois, University of (Urbana)Iowa State UniversityKansas, University ofKansas State UniversityKent State UniversityKentucky, University ofLaval, University ofLawrence Institute of TechnologyLouisiana Sate UnivesityManitoba, University ofMaryland, University ofMassachusetts Institute of TechnologyMiami University

Name of School

Arizona, University ofArizona State UniversityArkansas, UniversityAuburn UniversityBall State UniversityBoston Architectural CenterBritish Columbia, University ofCalifornia, University of (BerkeleyCalifornia, University of (L.A.)California Polytechnic State UniversityCarleton UniversityCarnegie-Mellon UniversityCase Western Reserve UniversityCatholic UniversityCincinnati, University ofCity College, New York

NEW LIFE MEMBERSHIPSNo. Name Chapter No. Name Chapter No. Name Chapter765 Ralph W. Demmon Iktinos 782 Thomas Kenney Anthemios 798 Daniel Miles Mnesicles766 Lloyd A. Jukkola Anthemios 783 John Hughes Anthemios 799 William Williams Anthemios767 Paul R. Crawford Iktinos 784 Steve Harms Anthemios 800 Robert Schennum Anthemios768 Walter Lewis Anthemios 785 Greg Hargus Anthemios 80 Donald Jordan Anthemios769 Jerry Voigt Anthemios 786 Michael S. Haines Anthemios 802 Gilbert Langseth Mnesicles770 Kevin Triplett Anthemios 787 Michael L. Golish Anthemios 803 Dennis Warnecke Anthemios771 Donald Schofield Anthemios 788 Michael Flemming Anthemios 804 Harold Young Anthemios772 Richard Schneider Anthemios 789 Robert Cain Anthemios 805 John Wendell Anthemios773 John Scarpetta Anthemios 790 Bradley Appier Anthemios 806 Raymond Shlaustas Anthemios774 Scott Renken Anthemios 791 Charles Anderson Anthemios 807 Billy E. Upton Metagenes775 Wayne Reber Anthemios 792 Robert W. McCauley Anthemios 808 Stephen Sandland Andronicus776 Joseph Poli Anthemios 793 Richard Hague Anthemios 809 John Ohlfest Satyros777 Thomas Patterson Anthemios 794 Albert H. Parker Demetrios 810 Gary Voss Anthemios778 Steve Parshall Anthemios 795 Gergory Frosbert Demetrios 811 Fred McDowel Andronicus779 Thomas Napier Anthemios 796 Richard Zenisek Mnesicles 812 Harold Box Xenocles780 Douglas Miller Anthemios 797 Lee Anderson Mnesicles 813 Donald Mitzel Anthemios781 Thomas Mahaffey Anthemios

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NEW ALPHA RHO CHI INITIATES

ANDRONICUS CHAPTER January 15, 19n April 2, 1976William David Best Michael John Noel

January 31, 1976 Bruce Gebhard Bruggemann Robert John Lund, Jr.Edward Wickham Philip Gabriel Heikkila David Lee LundeColleen Ann Arenal Donald Alexander Highlander Gail Ann Swenson

Rebecca Sue Marsh K. Jeffries SydnessFebruary 3, 19n Paul Christopher McCueBarry Scot Goldberg John Parker Stewart January 15, 1977Todd Allen Miller Richard AI Thielen Kevin Charles BuschKenneth Jon Smith Yvonne Katherine Tromblay Brenda Ann CarterA. Quincy Jones (Honorary) Daniel Nick DallichEdward R. Niles (Faculty) April 2, 19n Dean Michael Koll

June 4, 1977Julie Margaret Dudziak Jeffrey Stinson KruegerJames Alan Eyre William Edward McCrum

Michael Lee Stallings Mark William Furlong Michael H. OmalleyJeannette Quon Willard Keith Lindberg Jon Roa Papke

Kenneth Eugene Merritt Steven Alan Soderholm

ANTHEMIOS CHAPTERMETAGENES CHAPTER

August 23, 1975 VITRUVIUS CHAPTERJames Perry Warfield April 26, 1975

January 6, 19nJohn William Shelor, Jr.January 16, 1976 Edward Augustus Funkhouser Diane Leah CarpenterBryan Arthur Albue Thomas Llewellyn Jenkins Gloria Amy CohenDaniel Robert Balla Christian Joseph Lessard Neal John Conway

Thomas Edward DavisAugust 25, 1976 May 24, 1975 John Peter FisherKerry Ray Wilson Edward Joyner Bass Jeffrey Alan GrauCasey Joseph Frankiewicz Peter John Billups Roy Michael HertwelkRoss William Turner Thomas Anthony Vitanza Arthur Guy HettemaBrian Dean Anderson Julie Elizabeth Hoffman

January 17, 1976 David Edward KeiserJanuary 13, 1977 Janet Montgomery Reiss Natalie Ann LangueJohn William Geiger David Charles Bokzelleca Michele Lynne MihalyGary Vincent Giniat Steven Allen Floyd Bonnie Jean MooreDavid Lawrence Levin John Joseph Cariati Stanley E. SalwockiNorman Robert SpencerMichael David Summers April 24, 1976 May 21,1977

Keville Barbour Ware Barbara Anne Bingham

CLEISTHENES CHAPTERWilliam Kirtley Miller, Jr. Michael Anthony KosloskyEric Mitchell Ohr Charles William Lanning

July 31, 1976 Keith Warner PrattJanuary 15, 1977 Charles Edward RishelCharles C. Knapp, Jr. Barbara Ann Byrnside Jane Marshall SmithRobert R. Taylor Bruce Alan Leonard Luis Summers (Honorary)

December 4, 1976Jeffrey Mark White

Kenneth ArrizolaHenry Maeser IV

Albert Brian Bentley May 5, 19n XENOCLES CHAPTERGeorge Ernest Corona Allison Lewis

March 25, 19nJames E. Davis Kim Steven ClarkGlen Earl Dinkins James Evans Lytle Clay Harrison BillmanRichard Alan West Cynthia Kay Boobar

Carrie Lynne BrownMay21,1977 MNESICLES CHAPTER Monica Michelle FreedSteven Lynn Edwards Ronnell Reagan HaydenJoe Frank Sanchez January 10, 1976 Shirley Kay Jamison

Charles Willard Tarr Carrie Elaine McClainDavid John Janous Michael Alan Oliver

DEMETRIOS CHAPTER

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35th NATIONAL CONVENTION REPORT

CALL TO ORDERThe 35th National Convention of the

Alpha Rho Chi National Fraternity wascalled to order at Donald Brown Centerin Blacksburg, Virginia at 1:40 P.M.,January 7, 1977 by Edward Rhodes,WGA.

ROLLCALLThe following delegates were

recognized:GRAND COUNCIL: Edward A.

Rhodes, WGA; Richard E. Murray,WGE; Charles A. Mosher, WGS.

ANDRONICUS CHAPTER: TomDucey, Sr. Del.; Jay Mock, Jr. Del.;Howard Van Heuklyn, Alumni Del.

ANTHEMIOS CHAPTER: BryanAlbue, Sr. Del.; Kerry Wilson, Jr. Del.;Ed Slygh, Alumni Del.

CLEISTHENES CHAPTER: CharlesC. Knapp, Sr. Del.; Michael Hudson,Jr. Del.; Marvin Burrows, Alumni Del.

DEMETRIOS CHAPTER: MarkHeinz, Sr. Del.; Thomas Traut, Jr.De\.; Bob Bates; Tom Ish, AlumniDelegates.

METAGENES CHAPTER: KevilleWare, Sr. Del.; Peter John Billips, Jr.Del.; Beverly Brandon, Alumni Del.

MNESICLES CHAPTER: RomaineAnderson, Sr. Del.; Michael Noel, Jr.Del.

VITRUVIUS CHAPTER: Peter Fish­er, Sr. Del.; David Keiser, J r. Del.;Karl Henry, Alumni Del.

XENOCLES CHAPTER: MichaelMaday, Sr. Del.; Eddie Copeland, Jr.Del.; Mark Bynum, Alumni Del.

CONVENTION OFFICERSPresident of the Convention: Arthur

Ben Gochea; Secretary of the Con­vention: Pamela Keys; Host: Meta­genes Chapter.

REPORT OFTHE GRAND COUNCILThe WGA, Edward Rhodes: A mo­

ment of silence for those who hadparticipated in the last two years andwho were not with us anymore. Twofrom Demetrios, James and Vickie,and Brother George Fritzinger.

There were 12 goals Brother Rhodestook on upon his election of WGA:

1. There were seven active chaptersthen and seven now with the recentreinaction of the Virtruvius chapter atPenn State.

2. Taking the existing Constitutionand reviewing it and updating it. So

done so during the 1974 National Con­vention.

3. The updating of the Pledge man­ual was passed out to be reviewedtomorrow.

4. Concerned with the Archi andother such publications. Brother Fritz­inger resigned in July and now insearch of a new editor with the qualifi­cations of handling such a publication.Brother Fritzinger willed stock to theNational and Active chapters.

5. Establishing a way of receivingthe Certificate of Membership.

6. Over 150 alumni were added tothe National roles. Commended theDemetrios alumni association, itsmembers, the School of Architecture,the Director of Architecture, and thewhole Ohio State for coming to theiraid after the tragic fire.

7. Upon request Brother Rhodeswill visit all the chapters, and hasdone so.

8. To activate communications byphone or by correspondence. We needa new means of communications dueto the minimal participation from thechapters. The National phone numberis: (503) 276-6876 which exists inBrother Rhodes place of residence.

9. Address himself on the Nationaloffice.

-it's a volunteer organization by thealumni to give freely of their time

-it's extremely small-it's financial capability rests upon

a limited source of funds, the primaryfunction of these funds is to assistactive chapters; acquisition and main-tenance of houses.

10. What things are occurringpresently: A letter was sent out to allthe schools of Architecture inquiringabout the interest in the formationof chapters. This will be done everytwo years. A possibility may be BallState at Indiana. Next week BrotherRhodes will be going there to see ifthere is any such potential.

11. The regional deputies to receivemore participation with the alumniassociations. A letter was sent out toset up a state situation where onealumni will represent a given statewith the following duties:

a. to keep an updated address listb. to yield as a chapter contact pointc. to participate actively in the

colonizing of new chapters

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d. to attend any meetings in thestate with the National Councilsuch as the PIC meetings

e. to be the giver of the Alpha RhoChi medal.

12. An Active Grant came out of the1970 National Convention which hasnever been initiated. At the present indiscussion with the schools of archi­tecture in determining whether or not itwould be viable to coordinate a pro­gram where Dr. R. Buckneister Fullerwill appear at each of the schools aswell as all the active chapters.

The WGS, Charles Mosher:A review of what he's been doing:1. During the first year collected

data on all of the chapters, statussheets, slides, address sheets ...

2. A design competition of a letter­head was sponsored.

3. A slide program where each ac­tive chapters send in slildes and eachset of slides will be copied and sentout to the other chapters for theirviewing.

4. The distribution of the Alpha RhoChi medal. An upgraded packet isneeded to accompany the medal so therecipiant will know what it stands forand who sponsors it.

5. A draft of the pledge manual waspassed out to all delegates for review­ing, (Appendix 3).

6. Finding a system of communica­tions.

The WGE, Richard Murray:Note: Turned over to the WGA to

announce and introduce a very specialguest, Brother C. C. Cohagan, fromBillings, Montana.

Two financial reports were passedout, June of 1975 and June of 1976.At least one set should be taken backto each chapter and gone over withits members so everyone is aware ofthe financial status.

Tax structure: It was stated that allchapters must fill out a 990 tax formonce a year. Also, that all the chaptersand alumni associations are in­corporated.

Burr-Patterson - badges are order­ed through the WGE. If initiation is notclear then the order can not be filled.

Membership Certificates - Themonthly reports must be clear in orderfor the certificates to be sent out.

This monthly report is a forced wayof communications and are scheduledto fit best with the school systems.

The handbook contains four pageson the relationships of the WGE, whichwas updated in 1970. New pages arebeing published and will be sent out.

INSTALLATION OF VITRUVIUS:Brother Van Heuklyn performed the

installation of' the fourteen foundingmembers:

Bonnie Moore Neal ConwayGloria Cohen Arthur HettemaNatalie Langue Stanley SalwockiMichele Mihaly J. Peter FisherDiane Carpenter David KeiserJulie Hoffman Thomas DavisJeffrey Grau Roy Hertweck

The initiation of the new officers isas follows:

W.A. - Peter FisherW.A. - David KeiserW.E. - Julie HoffmanW.C. - Michele Mihaly

Now on the map the two delegatesfrom the Virtruvius chapter are:

Peter Fisher and David Keiser

ELECTIONThe position of Worthy Grand

Architect was open at this convention.The nomination committee proposedtwo candidates for the position ofWGA: Brother Edward Rhodes andBrother Ronald Grogan. Nominationsfrom the floor added the name ofBeverly Brandon as a candidate. Asecret ballot was agreed upon. EdwardRhodes, Demetrios alumnus, waselected WGA.

WORKSHOP DISCUSSIONS:The purpose of these discussions

was to communicate to all the differentpossibilities and problems that arise inthese areas.

Each discussion group had thirtyminutes to explain how they ap­proached their specific topic.

Rushing - DemetriosA. Alumni/ Active Relations ­

Ban HeuklynB. Financial Management ­

Brother MurrayC. Pledge Training - MetagenesD. Professional Programs ­

AndronicusE. Communications - Brother Mosher

A. Rushing: Demetrios -1. Informal contact during the

summer by getting a list of allfreshmen.

a. Brief discussion of archi-tecture

b. Heritagec. Chapter housed. Social eventse. Making opportunities for

them to come out and meetthe people

f. Booklet is simple, self­explanatory, and professional

2. Contacta. Slide presentationsb. Call the people which are

interested keeping an indexcard on each person they call

c. Program where they havedifferent events such as thebig brothers ...

d. Then there is the follow-up,which is keeping up with allof the individuals

B. Alumni/ Active Relations: BrotherVan HeuklynFour functions:1. House corporations2. Emergency3. Guidance4. Brotherships, assisting with

finances5. Discussion

a. Be specific with your alumniwhen writing; explain exactlywhat you want them to do ..

b. Must keep contact with thefaculty

c. Proposing documents on thenon-profit aspect

d. Communications - chapternewspaper

e. Keeping updated address lists

C. Financial Management: BrotherMurrayFour forms:1. E1 cards which the pledges

must fill out. Where it statesclass put when they get theirdegree. Do not tear them apart,just fold them.

2. Ez forms which are the monthlyreports

3. Badge order. Pledge pins areseparate from this.

4. E4 form is the certificate order.WGA in charge. It is not neces­sary anymore to make 3 copies.One copy goes to the WGE,one for the chapter house files.

D. Pledge Training: Metagenes1. Getting to know everyone and

themselves. Big brothers helptie this bond.

2. Professional presentation3. Social events

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4. Signatures from brothers to ac­quaint the pledges with thebrothers and their work

5. Work parties for them to betteracquaint them with their pledgeclass

6. Pledge project7. Skit for the brothers8. Encourage a pledge trip9. Paddle1O~ Pledge Manual acquaints them

with National11.Weekly meetings12.Weekly quizes on the material13. Bid acceptance - informal. An

indication of what is expectedof them. Pledgemaster gives anoutline of this. No commitmentat this time.

14. They are our public representa­tives and must act accordingly.

15.Unity16.School work takes presidence

E. Communications: Brother MosherLooking for an editor for the

"ARCHI".It was agreed upon that four

publications will be sent out an­nually

The Alpha Rho Chi Medal

FRATERNITY HISTORYBrother Rhodes and founding

member Chandler C. Cohagen pro­vided the convention with fraternityhistory.

OLD BUSINESS:By-laws Article 17

Section 7What exactly does it mean?Legally that funds received by dis­

posal of property would revert to Na­tional treasury. They would be thecaretakers for ten years, after whichtime potentially disposed of.

NEW BUSINESS:A. Regional deputies: duties of:

1. Deal with updating the alumniaddress list in that state

2. Visitation to the chapters ifdirected by National

3. Visitation to the schools to seeof the possibility of any newformations of chapters

4. To attend any PIC meetings inthat state

5. To attend and make presenta­tion of APX medal

6. These delegates are selectedout of the life-time members

B. Demetrios Alumni Associationformally requested a loan for

$10,00. The request was for im­provements to the active chapter.

C. Pledge manual discussion headedby Brother Mosher:

Note: what desire do we haveas what to do about the pledgemanual passed out the day beforeso each chapter could review it?1. All chapters write up a history

of their formation2. Common layout being verticle3. It becomes the property of the

pledge4. No note space5. Graphics - he will use what he

has unless someone sends himbetter ones

6. A graphic illustration of eachchapter's name sake

7. The cover will be done by eachchapter's pledge class

CONVENTION ACTIONMotion #1: It was moved by Mark

Bynum that Article 17, Sec. 7 be ap­proved as written. The motion wasseconded by Mike Noel. The motionfailed: 5 for, 6 against, 7 abstention.

Motion #2: It was moved by BeverlyBrandon that Article 17, Sec. 7 beamended to read ... (last sentence)Provided however that if such activechapter shall be officially revived withina period of ten years, then the Fratern­ity shall return to the chapter's recog­nized Alumni Association the propertytaken over or the sum received fromthe sale thereof with interest said fundsshall e placed in an interest bearingcertificates of deposit not to exceedFDIC limits. The motion was secondedby Marvin Burrows. The motion failed:1 for, 15 against, 1 abstention.

Motion 113: It was moved byCleisthenes Chapter that Article VII,Sec. 2 be amended to read, "Theterms of service of the members andofficers of the Grand Council shallbegin within thirty (30) days followingtheir election. They shall hold officeuntil their successors have been elect­ed and until said successors have en­tered upon the duties of their office"and also Friendly Amendment"However, if the situation warrants,the terms of service may begin im­mediately with the approval of % ofthe active chapters assembled at theconvention. The motion was secondedby Mark Bynum. The motion failed: 4for, 13 against.

Motion #4: It was moved that ini­tiation fee be raised from $30 to $40 forthe specific purpose of defraying in­creased cost of the regulation badge.The motion was made by Richard E.Murray and seconded by Mark Bynum.The motion passed: 10 for, 7 against, 1abstention.

Motion #5: It 'was moved by De­metrios Alumni Delegates that a four­member committee be formed to studyand analyze the problem of the inac­cesability of National funds to chaptersin need and financial help. This com­mittee will have the authority to grantrequests for loans after an audit ismade of the chapter making therequest and after a schedule forrepayment has been submitted by thechapter to the committee. Specifically,the committee will begin its duties withthe consideration of the request madeby Demetrios Chapter for $10,000.00.The chairman of this committee will beselected by the convention, and thechairman will select the three mem­bers to serve with him. A decisionregarding a request will be made within30 days after the chapter has submit­ted required materials to the commit­tee. The motion was seconded byBeverly Brandon. The motion failed: 8for, 10 against, 1 abstention.

Motion #6: It was moved by EdwardA. Rhodes that the Grand Councilreview and act on all loan requestsbefore if not later than 31 January1977. The motion was seconded byMarvin Burrows. The motion passed:18 for, 1 abstention.

Motion 1f1: It was moved by BeverlyBrandon that the Grand Council shallhave an outside financial consultant toreview the fraternity's financial state­ment and to recommend investmentalternatives, which shall be reviewed atthe next convention and with thedescretion of the WGE, act accord­ingly upon. The motion was secondedby Keville Ware. The motion failed: 4for, 11 against.

Motion #8: It was moved byRichard Murray that we go on to theelection of the WGA and return to NewBusiness afterwards. The motion wasseconded by Tim Ish. The motionpassed: 14 for, 1 against.

Motion #9: It was moved by CharlesWeaver that "whereas the Conventionbiennally assembled is the governingbody of the Fraternity, whereas it is theresponsibility of the Grand Council toimplement the directives of the Con­vention assembled and whereas the

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entire Financial Requirements of theFraternity has entered into an era of ex­tensive operations and managementquestions and procedures, we movethat a full examination and report ofthe Financial Programs be imple­mented by the Grand Council to in­clude:

1. A completely independent auditof the Financial Operations be con­ducted at the end of the 1978 fiscalyear.

2. That on the basis of these audits,alternatives for the continuance of theinvestment priorities be prepared in­cluding:

a. Stock Investmentsb. Mutual Fundsc. Certificates of Depositsd. Other alternatives

3. On the basis of these alternativesand in connection with the WGE's an­nual Statement, the Grand Councilpresent at the next convention thesealternatives for consideration, a budgetfor two years of operation reflectingthese investment alternatives andhistory of operation and provide forimplementation of programs including;Grant in Aids and Requests for Finan­cial Assistance of the Alumni organiza­tions and chapters." The motion wasseconded by Beverly Brandon. Themotion passed: 12 for, 5 against, 2 ab­stentions.

SUGGESTIONS FOR THEBETTERMENT OF THE

FRATERNITYThe possibility of an interum con­

vention being held. A format of thisnext convention will be submitted forthe consideration of the NationalCouncil.

A parlimentarian procedure will bereviewed before the start of the nextconvention.

BIDS FOR HOSTINGTHE NEXT CONVENTION

XenoclesDemetriosCleisthenesAndronicusFor references on how to do a

welcoming packet the Metageneschapter did an efficient one to use as aformat.

The convention was adjourned at12:10 P.M., January 9, 1977 by ArthurBenGochea, President of the conven­tion.

ALPHA RHO CHI

FRATERNITY

ACTIVE CHAPTERSALPHA RHO CHI FRATERNITY,Central Office, P.O. Box 636, Pendel­

ton, Oregon 97801 (503) 276-6876

THE GRAND COUNCILEdward A. Rhodes, W.G.A., P.O. Box

636, Pendleton, Oregon 97801 (503)276-6876

Charles A. Mosher, W.G.S., Res: 2351East Delgado St., Phoenix, Arizona85022 (602) 992-2333. Bus: Acanthus:777 Camelback, East, Phoenix, Ari­zona 85014 (602) 248-7277, Suite 110

Richard E. Murray, W.G.E. Res: 8908Camden St., Alexandria, Virginia22308 (703) 360-3955. Bus: (202)755-7144

MASTER ARCHITECTR. Buckminster Fuller

NATIONAL APPOINTMENTSAllen Carney, National Inspector, 1669

Beverly Road, Fairmont, West Va.26554, (304) 363-·4275

Howard B. Van Heuklyn, Grand· Lec­turer, 240 North Orange Blvd., Pasa­dena, CA 91103, (213) 796-7294

George A. Whitten, G.A., 1619 WalnutAve., Wilmette, III. 60091 (312) 251­6191

Tom Sopoci, Archi Editor, 3125 Hum­boldt Ave. So., Minneapolis, MN55408, Off. (612) 333-3215. Res.(612) 823-1254

Ronnie Grogan, Assoc. Archi Editor,4144 Anita, Houston, Texas 77044,Off. (713) 621-6776. Res. (713) 747­7494

NATIONAL DUES

Life Membership is available for$25.00. Send payment to NationalOffice. Many recent initiates did notrealize that such a program was ava/l­able. So save yourself some moneyand buy a Life Membership.

National Dues do not pay to yourChapter Alumni Association. EachAlumni should pay his Alumni Dueseach year.

ANDRONICUS-University of SouthernCalifornia, 715 West 28th St., LosAngeles, Calif. 90007 (213) 746-8050

IiiIANTH EM IDS - University of Illinois,

1108 South First St., Champaign, III.61820(217)344-9562

IIICLEISTHENES-University of Houston,

5012 Calhoun, Houston, Texas77004, (713)748-9695

!1DEMETRIOS-Ohio State University,

214 East 16th Ave., Columbus, Ohio43201 (614)294-3243

~METAGENES- Virginia Polytechnic In­

stitute, 105 Lucas Drive, NE, Blacks­burg, Va. 24060 (703) 552-9775

BMNESICLES - University of Minnesota,

605 Ontario St., S.E., Minneapolis,Minn. 55414 (612) 331-7962

IIVITRUVIUS-Penn State University,

College of Arts and Architecture,Dept. of Architecture, 308 SacrettBldg., University Park, PA 16802

Jii;!jXENOCLES-University of Texas at

Arlington, 402 Summit, Arlington,Texas 76013, (817) 265-4178

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ALUMNI ORGANIZATIONS

ANDRONICUS Alumni Association:President Bob Stewart, 155 TivoliDrive, Long Beach California 90803

ANTHEMIOS Alumni Association:President John H. Geiger, 758 LaurelAve., Des Plaines, Illinois 60016.Vice President Douglas H. Miller,1406 S. Grove, Urbana, Illinois.Treasurer Norman H. Meyer, 326 W.Jefferson St., Rockford, Illinois61101. Secretary Victor Pojman,5133 W. St. Charles Rd., Bellwood,Illinois 60104.

CLEISTHENES Alumni Association:President Marvin Burrows, 12831Brier West Cr., Houston, Texas 77077

DEMETRIOS Alumni Association:President Robert J. Vennemeyer,482 East Tulane Road, Columbus,Ohio 43202

IKTINOS Alumni Association: Presi­dent Stephen P. Janick, 1910 Arbor­view, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48103

METAGENES Alumni Association:President Ernest Wilder, 534 AragonaDrive, Vinton, Virginia 24179

MNESICLES Alumni Association:President Dan Miles, 4042 VincentAve. No., Minneapolis, Minnesota55412

VITRUVIUS Alumni Association:" Pres­ident Frank Baxter, 118 Bottord Drive,Houserville, Pennsylvania 16802

XENOCLES Alumni Association: Presi­dent Mark Bynum, 202 Larry Street,Irving, Texas 75060

NATIONAL CONVENTION

The next National Convention ofAlpha Rho Chi will be held atMnesicles Chapter in Minneapolis,Minnesota on 5, 6, 7 January 1979.Articles regarding activities plan­ned, points of interest, and cure forfrostbite will be in the next ARCHIto be published in December, 1978.