Acacia Fraternity Cornell University The Traveler V O L U M E 9 8 , I S S U E 2 F A L L 2 0 0 5 Setting Sail on Cayuga Lake —Peter Rimshnick (1060) W H A T ’ S I N S I D E On two beautiful Sundays in early September, the brothers of Acacia Fraternity joined one of our most honored alumni, Jim Showacre (447), on Cayuga Lake for some late summer sailing. Vary- Chapter Roster 2 ing in experience from accomplished (e.g. Mark Elliot (1081)), to complete beginner (yours truly), we embarked on our journey not knowing quite what to expect. However, with the ever-patient, From the Corp. and always helpful Jim as our Captain, we turned out to be a quick study in the methods of jibing 3 Board President and tacking, trimming and beating. Sailing and Acacia have long gone hand in hand. For years, Jim and actives from the Cornell chap- Venerably 4 ter raced competitively. Looking to revive this tradition, and teach some youngsters how to sail, Speaking Jim kindly invited us out with him. The six spots available quickly filled up, and before we knew it, For the Good of the we were out in the sunshine on the lake, looking rather silly as we attempted complicated sailing 4 Brotherhood maneuvers. Slowly but surely we caught on, and after the first 4 hour session, we were pretty confi- dent about our sailing abilities. Thus, when we went out the following week, we were audacious Spring Pledge 4 enough to put up the spinnaker and race downwind, testing the mettle of Jim’s old but strong and Project solid ship, The Shamrock. Meet the Fall Sadly though, summer in Ithaca dissolves as quickly as it comes, so we had to put the main and jib 5 Pledges away until warm weather again returns to the Finger Lakes. But, in 6 or 7 months, when the tem- peratures again rise and the sun shines its warmth upon Cayuga’s waters, the men of Acacia will Cornell Acacia: 6 certainly will be back on the lake, with our sails filled of wind, and our hearts filled with enthusi- A Hundred Years asm. Alumni Weekend 6 Homecoming Tailgate Centennial Horizon 7 History Project Enjoying typical 8 Survey fine Ithaca weather, from blue and beautiful to a dreadful downpour Alumni Mailbag 9 in only hours, Acacia gathered outside Bartels Chapter Eternal 10 to celebrate the return of our alumni and pos- sibly a victory by the Honor Roll 10 Big Red. Nearly a score of alumni made appear- ances throughout the weekend. Pictured right are some of the alumni and actives, who made it out early Saturday morning to eat ham- burgers and hot dogs before the big game. —Seth Jacobson (1092) Homecoming Tailgate 2005 P A G E 2 Fall 2005 Chapter Roster Editor: Seth Jacobson (1092) The Traveler is published EXECUTIVE BOARD biannually by the Cornell University Chapter of Aca- Noe Bautista ’06 (1073) Paul Junek ’07 (1083) Eric Fish ‘08 (1095) Spanish Literature Sociology & Anthropology Animal Science cia Fraternity. This news- Freeport, New York Inver Grove, Minnesota Lockport, New York letter is mailed to alumni, [Venerable Dean] [Brotherhood Chairman] [Scholarship Chairman] fellow chapters, friends, Bradley Ayres ’06 (1070) Juan Ramirez ’06 (1084) Yuri Sylvester ‘08 (1096) and family of active mem- Operations Research (ORIE) History Material Science & Engineering bers of the Chapter. Corre- Rockville, Maryland New York, New York Boca Raton, Florida [Senior Dean] [Philanthropy] spondence regarding this IN-HOUSE ALUMNI publication (as well as all Jared Davis ’06 (1076) Evan Grant ’07 (1085) other concerns and com- History (Pre-Med) Chemistry Peter Rimshnick ’05 (1060) Jackson, Mississippi Hampton, New Jersey Masters of Engineering ments) should be addressed [Junior Dean] Sandyston, NJ to: Mark Hartman ’07 (1086) Mark Elliot ’07 (1081) Chemical Engineering David Rimshnick ’05 (1062) Electrical & Computer Engineering Sayre, Pennsylvania Masters of Engineering Acacia Fraternity Endicott, New York [Junior Steward] Sandyston, NJ c/o Alumni Affairs [Treasurer] 318 Highland Road Evan Loewenstein ’07 (1087) Jeffrey Ballyns ’05 (1075) Operations Research Ph.D. Candidate Ithaca, NY 14850 Andy Cox ’07 (1082) Communications & Industrial Engineering Oswego, NY (607) 257-7055 New Providence, New Jersey Armonk, New York [Athletics Chairman] PLEDGES Website: [Recruitment Chairman] www.cornellacacia.org ACTIVES Rohit Gupta ’07 (1088) Andrew Coyle ‘08 Email: acacia@cornell.edu Electrical & Material Sciences Industrial & Labor Relations New York, New York Fayetteville, New York Hanny Carp-Martinovici ’06 The current Traveler, along (1071) Electrical & Computer Engineering Chat Jayasuriya ’06 (1089) Carlos Mendoza ‘08 with past issues, can be Biology Economics & Mathematics Chadd’s Ford, Pennsylvania Staten Island, New York Carrollton, Georgia found on our website. Roman Markh ’06 (1072) Biology (Pre-Med) Christopher Danicic ‘08 (1090) Jason Wang ‘07 The statements made and Electrical & Computer Engineering Brooklyn, New York Mechanical Engineering Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Nashua, New Hampshire the opinions expressed in this publication are inde- Whoosun Song ’06 (1074) Matthew Meister ‘08 (1091) Yu Tao Zhao ‘08 Economics and Philosophy Applied & Engineering Physics pendent of the University Dallas, Texas Electrical Engineering New City, New York Hyde Park, New York and Interfraternity Council [Technologist] (IFC). The chapter is solely Elie Joseph Track ’06 (1077) Operations Research responsible for the content & Industrial Engineering Seth Jacobson ‘08 (1092) of this publication. Trumull, Connecticut Applied and Engineering Physics Rochester, Minnesota Evan Helmsorig ’07 (1079) [Dean of Alumni Affairs] Applied & Engineering Physics Wappingers Falls, New York Neela Sandal ‘08 (1093) Music (Pre-Med) John Andersen ’07 (1080) Baldwin City, Kansas Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering Drew Eisenberg ‘08 (1094) Holliston, Maryland Meteorology & Mechanical Eng. [Senior Steward] Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey [Secretary] T H E T R A V E L E R V O L U M E 9 8 , I S S U E 2 P A G E 3 A Message From Our Corporation Board President Greetings! The 2005-2006 fiscal year began with yet another Northcote challenge. The End Room porch began to sag, and had to be completely torn down and rebuilt over the summer, at a cost of over $25,000. The project required a structural engineer, general contractor, stone masons, and an inspector. In addition, the original hot water boiler (installed in 1960, which heats the wing, dining room, kitchen, rooms 36 and 37, and 469) was replaced (with a pair of smaller, high-efficiency boilers operating in tandem), as planned, for another $21,000, as was the front portico roof ($2,400). As usual, we’ve also had to deal with a few unanticipated main- tenance expenses (leaking ceilings, broken toilets). Fortunately, we should have no difficulty passing the Cayuga Heights annual inspection in October for our Certificate of Compliance. However, we will be hard pressed to complete our 5-year maintenance plan without significant income (spelled DUES and DONATIONS). Planned improvements are deferred at least another year, including replacing the rest of the original double-hung windows on the 1st and 2nd floors (at least 10 of the 30 windows estimated at $700/ window), converting cook’s/weight room bathroom to laundry room ($4,500), and expanding/paving/illuminating the back parking lot. Since nobody has stepped forward to take over the Treasurer’s role, I continue to hold the roles of both President and Treasurer, plus I maintain the Alumni database. I am encouraged by the number of contributors (95 donors, $11,440) for 2004-2005. Special thanks to Arthur Heuser ‘47 (445) for his generous financial contribution towards the replacement boiler. Likewise, David Fischell ’75 (800) donated an equal amount to use for any purpose. Think about contacting some fellow classmates whose names don’t appear on the honor roll and urging them to fulfill their financial obligation to our fraternity. If you haven’t contributed, please consider showing your financial support today so Cornell Acacia can continue to flourish (although it sometimes feels more like survival). The Active Brotherhood is a great group of young men, and I’m sure the most recent initiates will continue to make Acacia an or- ganization we are all proud of. The Actives have extended four bids after a Fall Rush, and are already planning for the Spring Rush. I hope to hear from all of you, and see some of you during the year. Suggestions for stimulating interest from Cornell Acacia Alumni is encouraged, so please email or call me if you have ideas and want to get involved. Stay healthy and stop to smell the flowers! Fraternally, Steven L. Stein ’73 (787) [339 E. Miller Rd., Ithaca, NY 14850-9431; 607-277-3125; cell 607-351-3901; sls8@cornell.edu] Acacia Fraternity Foundation Donations Tax-deductible contributions to the Cornell Chapter Account of the Acacia Fraternity Foundation can be made at any time and should be mailed to: Acacia Fraternity Foundation 8777 Purdue Road, Suite 130 Indianapolis, IN 46268 Checks should be made payable to “Acacia Fraternity Foundation.” Use of the chapter’s Foundation is limited to scholarships and qualified educational expenses. Donations to Acacia’s Cornell Endowment Donations to the Cornell University Endowment can be directed to the Cornell Acacia Fraternity portion of the endowment through specifying the “Arthur Lee Thompson III Memorial Scholarship Endowment” when donating. Our current Cornell University endowment share value is approximately $450,000. Our money grows based on the performance of the endowment portfolio. The amount that brothers receive is roughly equivalent to the gain on the investment for the year divided by the number of brothers on financial aid. The financial aid office administers the funds to brothers on financial aid based on the fraternity president’s advisement, provided the dispersal is sound judgment. This past year, all Active brothers on financial aid re- ceived $1,200 in grants each. V O L U M E 9 8 , I S S U E 2 P A G E 4 Venerably Speaking -Noe Bautista (1073) everyone that has In my four years of being a proud Aca- ever declared ‘I am cian, I have seen our beloved Fraternity an Acacian/ I am push forward with great momentum, and Proud of it’ to re- I cannot think of anything that I have member the date done in my life that I am prouder of than that we all have at just being a part of the whole. Our leg- Northcote for our acy has continually been taken to higher centennial in 2007. plateaus because the men that have joined our ranks have taken ownership Acacia has most of this fraternity and have been passion- certainly continued ately devoted to her. its award winning pace from last year The devotion of various brothers over (Outstanding Chapter award 2004- Homecoming 2005 budgets and be- the years to this house was confirmed by 2005). We have expanded service pro- cause of recent repairs so does the Cor- the record number of alumni that came jects, such as our ‘Santa’s College poration Board. Please consider all the back to Northcote for homecoming. Days,’ as more members of the Greek above things when making your contri- Hearing alumni tell stories and swear System have willingly joined our efforts butions, but as stated before alumni can that their experience at Cornell would when we have approached them. Our shed light on more than just financial not have been nearly as memorable had Fall Rush efforts have been very suc- troubles so please come to visit. it not been for their time in Cornell Aca- cessful as we have 4 men that are pledg- cia was truly inspiring. The time spent ing this semester. We had a Brother- Though the challenges are great, the with alumni reminded me that we do not hood/Leadership retreat at which broth- future looks as bright as ever, and I have make the individual sacrifices that we ers got to unwind and talk about their full confidence in the ability of the men make for our beloved fraternity only for visions for the future of the Fraternity. that have already stepped up to lead the the here and now. We, alumni and ac- active chapter into the future. Our Fra- tives, do what we do because of respect The social scene at Acacia has once ternity has a date with a thriving destiny for the many dedicated generations of again proven to be the best on North and the men that care for her have al- Acacians that came before us and the Campus. We are accomplishing all these ready demonstrated that they will an- promise of future Acacians. I remind things but have serious restraints in our swer any challenges as they arise. For the Good of the drive in the rain and arrived at the house late that night. The next morning we Spring Pledge Brotherhood awoke to more rain. It rained heavily all that day, preventing us from doing much Project –Paul Junek (1083) of anything outside. Roman Markh —Drew Eisenberg (1094) (1072) and Evan Helmsorig (1079) how- As the brotherhood chairmen for the fall ever, were not deterred. They put their semester, I took it upon myself to organ- swim trunks on and went out in the rain. Every year Acacia requires the new ize a retreat to my family’s summer Roman fished in the heavy rain, catching pledges to unite and work on a project home in northern New Jersey. The re- a couple of bass. Evan dove in the 60- that will improve the fraternity for years treat was planned for Fall Break to give degree lake for a brief swim. The two to come. The spring 2005 pledges were brothers enough time and to hopefully kept warm by hopping into the hot tub. the first in a couple of years to commit avoid prelims. Despite the effort to themselves as a group to do a “pledge avoid schedule conflicts, only a handful Despite a forecast calling for heavy rain project”. The project consisted of build- of brothers were able to take time off of for the next 3 days, the weather held off, ing a permanent platform to hold the DJ their weekends to stop at the house. providing us with overcast, but no rain. in the dining room for use during social The rest of the weekend was relaxed and events. Originally, during our events, A small group of us left on Friday eve- lazy. Seth Jacobson (1092) never woke the live DJ performed on top of two ning in heavy rain. We stopped at Mark up before noon; we all watched movies large tables in front of the sliding glass Elliot’s (1081) home on the way down together, went fishing, and did some doors of the dining room. The tables’ where his mother cooked us all a great reading. It was a fun and relaxing location was an inconvenience for sev- dinner of steak and potatoes. Our bellies weekend for all who stopped by. The eral reasons. Firstly, the tables suffered full, we continued on the three hour trip will hopefully become a tradition. Continued on the next page V O L U M E 9 8 , I S S U E 2 P A G E 5 from dents due guests dancing on them. Meet the Fall Pledges Secondly, they began to sag due to the The pledges, who come from very di- weight of the DJ and his equipment. Thirdly, their location created a danger- — by Yuri Sylvester, 1096 verse backgrounds, were officially in- ducted on October 18, 2005. The ex- ous fire hazard, since they completely pected pledge period for this semester is blocked the only exit in case of an emer- As we begin our last academic year be- six weeks, so pledges have much to gency. It was a reoccurring problem and fore our centennial, Acacia is proud to learn in a short period of time. Andy the pledge class decided to remedy the have four new pledges for the fall se- Coyle ’08 (left on picture) is a transfer situation. mester. Increasing the size and quality of student from Syracuse University, and is the brotherhood has been one of the a sophomore majoring in Industrial La- Over the previous summer, Drew main priorities of our chapter in recent bor Relations. Andy’s connection to Eisenberg (1094), Seth Jacobson (1092), years. The Strategic Plan that Cornell Acacia is through his older brother, and Yuri Sylvester (1096) designed a Acacia presented to the National Frater- alumnus Michael Coyle (1061). Jason perfect table to be permanently installed nity before ALA this past summer Wang ’07 (second from left) is a junior in the dining room that would cause no stresses the importance of the need for majoring in Electrical and Computer safety concerns. It was, appropriately, a recruitment, as it is crucial for the future Engineering. Carlos Mendoza ’08 (third 3-4-5 triangle placed in the northwest of Cornell Acacia. We, the actives and from left) is a sophomore majoring in corner with the dimensions of 8’ by alumni, have to work closely together, Economics. And last but not least, is Yu 10’8”. With the help of Drew so that others may share a similar frater- Tao Zhao ’08 (second from right), who Eisenberg’s carpentry skills the project nal experience. is a sophomore majoring in Applied En- was possible. Around the beginning of gineering Physics. At the far right of the the academic year, they built this table, The prosperity of Acacia is what we picture is active brother and Senior using a budget of only $300. This make of it, and that is why I am very Dean/Pledge Educator Bradley Ayres. budged covered the materials, such as proud of my brothers who have worked lumber, hardware, and paint. During the hard to attract these motivated men to I sense that this pledge class will have first two weeks of the semester, every Acacia. I foresee much prosperity for the great unity because all of them are easy afternoon the entire pledge class labored Cornell chapter of Acacia because our going and sincere. Even though, they outside in the warm late summer days new generations strive to better the have only been pledges for a few days, I using Jim Showarce’s (447) tools. The brotherhood. However, we still need the can already tell that they will be a great table was prepared with a 2 x 4 frame, a involvement of our alumni, who can match for Acacia, as they are very in- plywood top, and 4 x 4 legs. In addition, contribute by refering people to Acacia, quisitive about the structure and organi- the table was stained and sealed, so that spreading the word about their experi- zation of the house. Let’s just hope that it matched the current furniture in the ences as actives, and by paying their they don’t lose their pledge pins on the dining hall, as well as protect it from dues so that renovations can be made to second week of the pledge program! accidental spills. With this sturdy de- the house. sign, the table could withstand endless 2005 Fall Pledges hours of the best parties. To complete the project, Chris Danicic (1090) and Matt Meister (1091) painted a crest on the front panel that protected the legs of the platform. Since the construction of the platform, we have used it twice and it greatly im- proved our events by adding more dance space and proudly displaying our crest and flag. It also improves the safety of our events by adding a fire exit. The pledge class sees it everyday and it re- minds them of their class unity and strong bond to create this table that will live on through many years of use and fun. They are proud of their accom- plishment to be the first in the last few years to create something unique to im- prove life at Acacia. V O L U M E 9 8 , I S S U E 2 P A G E 6 Cornell Acacia: A Hundred Years in good shape and return them to you. returns to campus with vengeance. — Brad Ayres (1070) Alumni Weekend is one of those in- Finally, the printing and binding of the stances where life returns to the campus. Since the last issue of the Traveler was books will bear a significant cost. We During the course of these three days, sent out, we have made exciting pro- sincerely appreciate the generosity of the one realizes that this campus will hold gress on the Cornell Acacia history book brothers who have contributed to the fond memories for many years after project. During the summer, I lived in project so far. Although we have raised graduation and then the usually inevita- Ann Arbor, Michigan, and had access to $400 for the project, we would like more ble departure from Ithaca. Every aspect a wealth of information in the univer- to help cover the estimated $3000 up- of the university holds some nostalgia. sity’s archives about Acacia’s inaugural front cost of producing and distributing Buildings, statues, desks, rooms and chapter. In addition, I also had access to the books. Again, any brother who do- open spaces each may have some special every Triad published before 1960, nates $100 or more will receive a com- meaning to those returning, and North- which made for some interesting reading plementary copy of the book, and will be cote was nothing different. about both the Cornell chapter and the recognized in the book as a contributor. fraternity as a whole. Additionally, we As part of our summer house manager finally got our hands on copies of previ- Thank you for your support of our en- staff, I attempted to make the house as ous Acacia history books, like Acacia deavor! We hope that the history book welcoming as possible. We arranged for Fraternity: The Third Quarter Century, does justice to our chapter’s rich heri- some refreshments to be at the house which will prove valuable as we chroni- tage. during this weekend to assure that our cle our own chapter’s history. And yes, alumni were comfortable. Though the we have actually started writing the Alumni Weekend: Summer ‘05 summer air was humid and warm, Aca- book. cia’s house received several of our Juan Ramirez (1084) alumni from the classes of 1955, 1950 Although we have access to a variety of and 1960. Brother Frank Tetz (554) ’55 resources about the chapter’s history, we During the summer months, campus and his wife Nancy Tetz came with still have not fully explored our most becomes quiet, and the student popula- Brothers Neil Sharp (560) ’55 and Jack valuable source of information: You. If tion drops significantly. The quads are Shepardson (552) ’55. They were fol- you have any anecdotes, whether serious emptied of their usual burdens. Most of lowed by Brother Charles Deakyne or hilarious, that you think would add to the students escape Ithaca for the sum- (446) ‘50, Larry Phillips (559) ‘55 and the book, please send them to us either mer and pursue exciting internships and Ted Mosher (623) ’60. Each alumnus via e-mail at acacia@cornell.edu or via jobs. Others go home and relax during that returned remarked on the changes snail mail to Northcote, addressed to the their few months of freedom. A select that had occurred in our home. chapter Historian. Likewise, we would few remain in Ithaca and enjoy the great value greatly any old pictures you could summer weather and each other’s com- They spoke of how the dormer was used send us. While we cannot guarantee that pany. as sleeping area for the entire house. you will receive your pictures back, we They described the intricate alarm sys- will put forth every effort to keep them There are only few instances where life tem devised for waking brothers in the dormer and how essential pledges were 25th Anniversary Bench at the University of Michigan to that system. They pointed out each modification made to the house and spoke of the days when the wing did not exist. They described fights in the din- ing room which is now our commons area with couches and a piano. They spoke of parties and mixers in the bar room, and it becomes apparent that the house is almost a character in all these stories, and though things may have changed greatly from their days at Northcote, the fraternity remains a home that they can enter without reservations. It is a great thing to have something that will remain on campus as an anchor even fifty years after your final depar- ture. Buildings on campus rise and fall. Professors enter and retire with the com- ing of time. Northcote, our home, will hopefully remain as a steadfast landmark   Volume 1, Number 1 Cornell Chapter Centennial History Project Update By Tom Balcerski (1063) tjb36@cornell.edu Since the last issue of the Traveler in the spring, a team of brothers have been steadily researching, writing, and plan- ning the project that will produce Cornell Acacia: The First Century. Brad Ayres (1070) has chaired the committee and led the charge to find an affordable printing option. On the re- search side, Juan Ramirez (1084) has begun research of the founding fathers and the Masonic days of the frater- nity, while Tom Balcerski (1063) is working on the post- World War II period with new-found zeal. Other efforts have been made by Neela Sandal (1093) and Eric Fish (1095) in the research process. A meeting was held on Sunday, October 16 of the Home- Introducing the Centennial Horizon Newsletter coming weekend. Topics discussed include financing the By Paul Molnar (1014) project and historical findings so far. A separate e-mail list pgm1014@optonline.net has been created for all brothers interested in the opera- tion of the committee. To join, simply let Brad Ayres know The Cornell Chapter of Acacia Fraternity is rapidly ap- (bja27@cornell.edu). proaching its one-hundredth anniversary! This is a signifi- cant milestone for any fraternity given today’s campus po- While this team is busily working to see our history come litical climate and other challenges fraternities face today. alive, another and perhaps more dedicated group of Our Chapter has faced and overcome significant obstacles alumni have contributed financially towards the project. throughout the years while celebrating many great mo- As the time of this writing, the alumni secretary, Steve ments. Stein, has informed of $365 total donations. To date, June Young Hur (1053), Charles Huffine (0931), Michael Cvija- The chapter is beginning to plan its centennial activities. novich (0981), Paul Molnar (1014), Brian Sivillo (0993), Brother David Klesh is leading the effort to plan a centen- and Tom Balcerski (1063) have all contributed. Their do- nial celebration during the summer of 2007. Brother Brad nations will go towards a growing fund earmarked for print- Ayres (1070) is heading a project to assemble a publication ing. containing the history of the Cornell Chapter. Although the participation level has been encouraging thus The purpose of this newsletter is to keep alumni informed far, more help is needed. A survey of questions has been about the centennial planning process. We will publish a created and is included as part of this newsletter. Re- new edition of this newsletter inside the next four Travelers sponses have come so far from John Carpenter (0959), leading to the spring of 2007. Paul Molnar, and John Abrahamson (1039) and have heard from Jerry Kreider (0720), Bill Cammuso (0962), This particular edition contains opportunities for you to offer and Tom Zimmerman (0986). Please help better our fra- your input for either the historical publication, the centennial ternity’s record and send back answers to your questions. celebration, or both. We have created surveys that we in- The survey is also available electronically on the Yahoo! vite you to fill out and send to us either by email or to the Group webpage (http://groups.yahoo.com/cornellacacia). Fraternity house. Interviews have been conducted so far with Brad Schmidt (1025), Steve Stein (0787), and Jim Showacre (0447). We also spoke with Bob Bradley (365), Art Heuser (445), and Roy S. Clarke (441) on the phone. Start thinking about some of the questions at the end of the article be- cause we may be calling you soon! We Need Your Ideas! By David Klesh (1037) Our centennial celebration will be most memorable if we have input from the maximum number of brothers. We want to know what brothers would like to see in order to celebrate our hundredth year. In order to make this happen, please send an e-mail to David Klesh at DavidKlesh@hotmail.com in response to the following questions: 1) What time of year should the event be held to maximize attendance? Are brothers more willing to travel to Ithaca during the summer months, or during the spring? 2) What types of events would you like to see? We would like to have a formal banquet. Would brothers be interested in other events, such as a golf outing or a seminar on important topics such as investing? 3) How can we make the event family-friendly? We Northcote, front view, December 1950 would like to have brothers attend with their families, and we need to make sure that families will want to Cornell Acacia Centennial History Project Survey: attend our events. 1. What year did you pledge? 4) Would you be willing to contact brothers with whom 2. Describe the pledge process? you were active? We would like to have “captains” 3. What was the big brother process like? Who was contact brothers from years near their own your big brother? graduation. 4. How did FAW/Hell Week go? What were your 5) Do you have any other ideas that would help make a expectations going into it? great event? 5. Describe how you felt during the Ritual of Initiation? We are counting on a large turnout. We extend a special invitation to you if you have not been to 6. As a new brother, did you live in the Chapter Northcote in recent years. You will love what you see House? and be proud to be part of such a wonderful Fraternity. 7. Describe what fraternal living was like during your There are many ways you can help make our Centennial days as an active? What activities, way of life, or Weekend happen: cliques existed? Plan to attend the festivities. 8. How was the brotherhood been during your time at • Acacia? Describe some of your brothers. • Answer the survey questions to the right, as well as 9. What house offices did you hold? Describe them. the questions listed above. 10. How did your leadership skills grow as a member of • Pledge to contact the Brothers with whom you were Acacia? active. 11. How has Acacia prepared you for your future • Suggest an event for the Centennial weekend. endeavors? Contribute money to the History Project (see the dues 12. What changes occurred during your time as an notice in the Traveler). active brother? 13. How has the infrastructure and mood of Northcote, our home, changed since you joined? 14. What interactions have you had with Cornell Acacia alumni? 15. What relationships did you have with the National Fraternity of which we are a part? 16. What does Acacia mean to you today? Then? 17. What do you think the future of the Cornell Chapter is? 18. What are you doing now? Please email your responses to Tom Balcerski (tjb36@cornell.edu) or mail to the chapter house. Northcote 2005 V O L U M E 9 8 , I S S U E 2 P A G E 9 Alumni Mailbag ing David Gorelick ‘68 (0717) at his son’s wedding on 5/30/2005 in suburban Philadelphia. Stuart Hantman MD ’71 (0756) [28 Founders Green, William Gibson ’48 (0437) [20 Grandview Ct., Dan- Pittsford, NY 14534-2165] and wife, Carol ’73 en- ville, CA 94506-6100; wbgibson2@cs.com] congratu- joyed a wonderful dinner with Steve Stein ’73 (0787) lates those who have taken such good care of it. Being and wife, Mary, at Taughannock Farms Inn recently. in CA for the past 47 years makes Cornell seem so far Daughter, Melissa (’01) received Masters from NYU away. and started a new job as public relations director at NY Presbyterian Hospital (Cornell Weill Medical Col- Arthur Heuser ‘47 (0445) [1350 Pinecrest Dr., Rock lege). Son, Marc, graduated from U of FL and is en- Hill, SC 29732-9029] sent an extremely generous gaged to his high school sweetheart, Samara Krauss. check with a note “this is to help with the boiler”. Marc is now attending law school. [Ed. THANK YOU, Arthur!] David Fischell ’75 (0800) [71 Riverlawn Dr., Fair Ha- William Stevens Jr. ’55 (0553) [3211 Moonshadow ven, NJ 07704; drfischell@exit109.com] has been a Ln., Garden City, SC 29576-8240; steven- busy alum as of late and he now chairs the advisory satgc@aol.com] and wife, Carol, are still enjoying board for the new Cornell Dept. of Biomedical Engi- good health and retirement. They are traveling a lot to neering. Dave is even more excited that daughter, such destinations as Italy and Thailand this year. Al- Erin, a high school junior, is interested in Cornell En- though unable to attend his 50th Reunion, Bill would gineering! Amazed and excited about the current revi- like to hear from any Brothers. talization of Cornell Acacia, Dave offers congratula- tions to all on the recent National Awards. Dave made Carey Fletcher ’58 (0596) [428 Kawaihae St., #304, a large financial gift “to help keep Acacia going”. [Ed. Honolulu, HI 96825-1290] and wife, Phyllis, keep We have put the money to good use. THANKS!] busy with daily exercise and bridge games. Twice a month, they give a slide show of their travels, having Robert Rudolph ’75 (0804) [128 Black Oak Dr., Elk- visited all 50 states, 45 countries, and been on 21 ton, MD 21921; Rudolph@battelle.org] writes that cruises. Carey enjoys the Traveler, which is well put eldest daughter, Claire, is sophomore at Salisbury Uni- together. versity, and youngest, Kate, is now a high school sen- ior. Bob’s time will be spent with college visits, Edgar Francis ’65 (0673) [Box 826, N. Truro, MA watching soccer games, playing volleyball, and moun- 02652] sold the family business last year and is enjoy- tain biking. ing the freedom. Winters are spent in Palm Desert, CA, summers on Cape Code, and fall and spring trav- Paul Herrington ’81 (0882) [P.O. Box 307, 31 Elm St., eling between the two. Edgar has two wonderful Niverville, NY 12130-0307] and wife, Lisa, spent 12 grandsons. “Life is good – it’s just too short. This is days in China this year and returned on 2/2/2005 with not a dress rehearsal – get the most out of it!” daughter, Leia, whom they adopted. The trip was a wonderful experience, and almost all of the people Richard Brewer ’65 (0687) [RR 3, Box 204, Albion, they met spoke some English. The worst part of the IL 62806-9550] retired on 3/31/2004 and has a sum- trip was air pollution, especially in Beijing. Leia, who mer residence on Piseco Lake in the Adirondacks in will be 2 in November, drives their son, Luke, a bit Hamilton County, NY. Visits Dave Owens ‘65 (0678) crazy at times, but generally they get along very well. each year in Poplar Ridge, north of Ithaca. The Herringtons’ lives now revolve around their chil- dren, but they hope to reconnect with their “Acacia Jerry Kreider ’68 (0720) [9 Narbrook Park, Narberth, gang” in the next year or two. Paul says “keep up the PA 19072-2123; jerrys2k@comcast.net] is looking good work @318 Highland! You guys are doing us forward to 3 weeks in New Zealand in mid-October, alumni proud!” pretending to be retired when he is not! Enjoyed see- V O L U M E 9 8 , I S S U E 2 P A G E 1 0 burn, MA. Tom plans on seeing Northcote and as John Graham ’81 (0883) [19 Rini Ct., Glen Head, NY many Brothers as he can during Reunion Weekend in 11545-2407; jgraham1@optonline.net] can’t believe June. he has two kids in college. Jen is at Bucknell (got the “nell” right, anyway) and Alex attending Syracuse Nobuyuki Anthony Nemoto ’04 (1059) [247 W. 63rd (might he join the Syracuse chapter of Acacia?). St., Apt, PE, New York, NY 10023; Spoke to John Friedlander ‘81 (0877) who made cap- nn36@cornell.edu] has been living with Mike Nasatka tain in the Navy last year and Paul Herrington ‘81 ‘03 (1045) on the Upper West Side since graduation, (0882) who added adopted second child, Leia, to his but planned to move to his own place on the Upper family. John never realized Paul was such a Star Wars East Side over the summer. Still working for Accen- fan, since the two children are Leia and Luke! ture. Keeps in touch with Ray Wang ‘97 (1009), Ilya Cherepakhin ‘03 (1058), Gamelin Telesfort ‘04 Andrew Mercer ’82 (0890) [103 Royal Ct., Williams- (1055), Dave Klesh ‘02 (1037), Scott McQuade ‘03 burg, VA 23185-3234] and Little Sister Pamela Gros (1050), Tom Ricketts ‘03 (1059), and others. Looks Mercer ‘79 (L010) have been married almost 22 years. like Northcote is in great form! They have 3 sons – Nicholas (12), Christopher (9) and Parker (9). Chapter Eternal Christopher Deane ’83 (0908) [304 N. Addison Ave., Elmhurst, IL 60126-2306; chris.deane@fhp-ww.com] Robert Keir ’45 (0425) – 12/2004 helped Little Brother Curtis Alliaume ‘84 (0919) and his wife, Karen, move into their new house over the summer. The whole Deane clan (wife & 3 daughters) HONOR ROLL (2004 - 2005) helped out and had fun. Her two Cornell parents had CURTIS B ALLIAUME JR. '84 (0919) PL'81 to explain to their oldest why it was a problem that she KENNETH J AYRES JR. '04 (1052) PL'01 attended a Harvard recruitment night. THOMAS J BALCERSKI '05 (1063) PL'02 DAVID M BANFIELD '95 (0985) PL'92 Charles Huffine III ’86 (0931) [563 Bram Hall Dr., ROBERT J BERGREN '50 (0443) PL'47 ANDREW S BRENNER * '90 (0953) PL'87 Rochester, NY 14626; RICHARD E BREWER * '65 (0687) PL'63 chuck.huffine@searbrown.com] is moving to Denver, STEWART L BURGER * '70 (0738) PL'67 CO in the fall to head the Transportation Division at WILLIAM C BURNETT * '53 (0490) PL'49 Stantec, which acquired Sear-Brown last year. THOMAS H BURROWS '56 (0565) PL'53 JOHN W CARPENTER III * '91 (0959) PL'87 DAVID L CHAMPLIN '55 (0546) PL'52 Todd Peskin ’95 (0994) [12657 Granite Ridge Drive, MICHAEL I CVIJANOVICH * '94 (0981) PL'91 North Potomac, MD 20878-3468; tep1@cornell.edu] CHARLES W DEAKYNE * '50 (0446) PL'47 and wife, Robin are the proud parents of Jason Leo CHRISTOPHER P DEANE * '83 (0908) PL'80 Peskin, born 8/21/2004. Todd has seen Dan Davidson ROBERT S FASH * '58 (0594) PL'54 CHARLES H FIELD JR. '59 (0614) PL'56 ‘97 (1012) and Ray Wang ‘97 (1009) in New York DAVID R FISCHELL * '75 (0800) PL'72 City. DONALD C FISH '58 (0595) PL'55 CAREY W FLETCHER '58 (0596) PL'55 Daniel Turinsky ’97 (1004) [9 Schenck Ave., Apt. 2A, ROBERT D FLICKINGER * '47 (0434) PL'42 Great Neck, NY 11021; dturnisky@hotmail.com] and EDGAR W FRANCIS III '65 (0673) PL'62 WILLIAM B GIBSON * '48 (0437) PL'43 wife, Samara Friedman ’97, are thrilled to announce PAUL B GOLDBERG * '71 (0755) PL'68 the birth of son, Zachary Ryan Turinsky on 5/11/2005, DAVID A GORELICK '68 (0717) PL'65 weighing in at 7 lbs 11 oz. All are happy and healthy. JOHN M GRAHAM '81 (0883) PL'78 STANLEY P GRZYWNA * '73 (0780) PL'70 WILLIAM B HAIRSTON III * '80 (0873) PL'77 Thomas Ricketts ’03 (1051) [223 Elm St., Halifax, STUART S HANTMAN MD '71 (0756) PL'68 MA 02338; tlr23@cornell.edu] recently started new MATTHEW S HARRIS '02 (1042) PL'00 job as Process Engineer at Anika Therapeutics in Wo- PAUL C HERRINGTON '81 (0882) PL'78 V O L U M E 9 8 , I S S U E 2 P A G E 1 1 CARL H HERZOG * '66 (0711) PL'65 WILLIAM A UTIC * '77 (0836) PL'74 ARTHUR R HEUSER * '50 (0445) PL'47 JAMES WAXMONSKY * '92 (0964) PL'89 CHRISTOPHER T HILL '95 (0995) PL'93 WILLIAM WICKHAM '51 (0450) PL'47 BYRON L HING '02 (1040) PL'99 JOHN P WOODFORD * '47 (0435) PL'42 HENRY L HOOD * '43 (0407) PL'40 PATARA YONGVANICH '97 (1006) PL'94 DAVID J HOWER '51 (0526) PL'50 HOWARD S ZWIEFEL III * '69 (0734) PL'66 CHARLES W HUFFINE III '86 (0931) PL'83 JUNE YOUNG ANDREW HUR '04 (1053) PL'01 95 Donors 35 Brother Tree JONATHAN JACOBY '92 (0967) PL'89 Leaf recognitions PAUL C JAMES '56 (0606) PL'55 * after name indicates Brother Tree leaf ALAN L JETTE '82 (0895) PL'79 recognition MORRIS A JETTE JR. '80 (0868) PL'77 WILLIAM L KELTZ '61 (0632) PL'58 DAVID J KLESH '02 (1037) PL'99 BRIAN KLUMPP '89 (0952) PL'87 LAFAYETTE W. "PETE" KNAPP JR. '51 (0509) PL'49 THOMAS E KOCOVSKY JR. * '69 (0730) PL'66 JOHN L KRAKAUER * '62 (0642) PL'59 JERRY W KREIDER * '68 (0720) PL'65 MARK F MALTENFORT '77 (0831) PL'74 ROBERT P MATUSIAK '71 (0758) PL'68 DAVID M MAZAIKA '85 (0924) PL'82 ANDREW H MERCER '82 (0890) PL'79 DANIEL R MERRILL PhD '83 (0907) PL'80 ROBERT C MERRITT * '75 (0807) PL'73 PAUL G MOLNAR * '98 (1014) PL'95 GEORGE L MUELLER JR. '57 (0574) PL'53 MICHAEL T NASATKA '03 (1045) PL'00 ANTHONY P NAVARRA * '01 (1031) PL'98 NOBUYUKI ANTHONY NEMOTO '04 (1059) PL'02 STANLEY R NIMAN * '73 (0783) PL'70 MARTIN E OFFENBERGER * '56 (0568) PL'53 DONALD W PAYNE '55 (0562) PL'52 WILLIAM PENDARVIS JR. '47 (0440) PL'46 TODD PESKIN '95 (0994) PL'93 ROBERT T REID '39 (0346) PL'35 THOMAS L RICKETTS '03 (1051) PL'00 JOSHUA D ROTH '03 (1049) PL'00 ROBERT C RUDOLPH '75 (0804) PL'72 DAVID J SANGREE '84 (0917) PL'81 MARK A SCHATEN MD '84 (0923) PL'82 ERNEST F SCHAUFLER '48 (0500) PL'49 BRUCE G SCHNEIDER * '78 (0842) PL'75 NEIL F SHARP '55 (0560) PL'52 JAMES C SHOWACRE '50 (0447) PL'47 BRIAN SIVILLO '96 (0993) PL'93 JAMES M SKIFF '81 (0879) PL'78 DANIEL P SMITH * '68 (0723) PL'65 JEFFREY D SPIRO MD * '79 (0859) PL'76 STEVEN L STEIN '73 (0787) PL'70 WILLIAM L STEVENS JR. '55 (0553) PL'52 KEITH W STONE '71 (0775) PL'69 JAMES M SYMONS '54 (0534) PL'51 JARRETT S TAUBMAN * '00 (1035) PL'98 FREDERICK W TIERNEY JR. * '71 (0763) PL'68 R. MARVIN TOWNSEND '55 (0555) PL'52 DAVID A TROST '71 (0764) PL'68 DANIEL E TURINSKY '97 (1004) PL'94 Pledge Induction Fall 2005 The Traveler — Cornell Acacia Fraternity Volume 98, Issue 2 Fall 2005 ACACIA FRATERNITY CORNELL CHAPTER 318 HIGHLAND ROAD ITHACA, NY 14850-2302 Change Service Requested