Acacia Fraternity Cornell University The Traveler V O L U M E 1 0 1 , I S S U E 1 F A L L 2 0 0 6 W H A T ’ S I N S I D E Chapter Roster 2 From the Corp. 3 Board President Venerably 4 Speaking Letter From the 4 Editor Centennial Chapter 5 Campaign Social Reflections 5 Human Service 6 Upgrade Fall Rush 7 Intramurals Bring 7 Receiving our Superior Chapter Award at the 2006 Conclave Brothers Together Introducing the Fall 7 Pledge Class Gateway to Greatness: An Alumni Perspective Coming Together at 8 Homecoming -Pete Rimshnick thers), part of that wonder inevitably was lost forever. At first I could not pinpoint what the Gateway to 9 Two years ago, I was lucky enough to problem was, but it soon became clear that the Greatness have the privilege of attending our Centennial lack of his presence alone made the Conclave What Can the Conclave in Indianapolis. At the end of that Con- feel quite different, as if we were all children 11 Traveler do for You? clave, there was an almost palpable feeling of leaving our parents for the first time, having to awe and wonder for us Cornell Acacians, partly fend for ourselves without the security of an Alumni Mailbag 12 because of our own accomplishments (most nota- elder. bly the Outstanding Chapter Award), but mainly Fortunately however, Acacia still has because we had witnessed the coming together of tremendous leadership, whom George would be Alumni Honor Roll 13 something greater than ourselves – we saw that proud of. David Allen, our International Presi- Acacia was more than just Cornell, and more dent, was unanimously reelected, and Bill Utic than just current collegians. Acacia embodied (Cornell ’77) still tirelessly serves as Acacia Fra- with it a sense of history, its continuing existence ternity Foundation President. I am completely only made possible by the efforts of utterly dedi- convinced that Acacia survives only because of cated individuals. such men. Unfortunately, with the passing of the That being said, I think that the Cornell great George Patterson Jr. last year (Mr. Acacia – Acacia actives truly represent the spirit of these our last living connection to the founding fa- (Continued on page 9) P A G E 2 Fall 2006 Chapter Roster Editor: Robert Norback The Traveler is published EXECUTIVE BOARD Neela Sandal ’08 (1093) Cell Biology (Pre-Med) Jason Turer ’09 (1106) bi-annually by the Cornell Andy Cox ’07 (1082) Baldwin City, KS English and Film University Chapter of Aca- Communication [Philanthropy Chairman] Chappaqua, NY cia Fraternity. This news- New Providence, NJ [Venerable Dean] Drew Eisenberg ’08 (1094) Richard Rothman ’09 (1107) letter is mailed to alumni, Meteorology & Mechanical Eng. Electrical & Computer Engineering fellow chapters, friends, John Andersen ’07 (1080) Woodcliff Lake, NJ Woodmere, NY and family of active mem- Mechanical Engineering Holliston, MA Eric Fish ’08 (1095) John Koltz ’09 (1108) bers of the Chapter. Corre- [Senior Dean] Animal Science and Communication Science of Earth Systems spondence regarding this Lockport, NY Cortland, NY publication (as well as all Paul Junek ’07 (1083) Anthropology and Sociology Yuri Sylvester ’08 (1096) Frederick Liguori III ’09 (1109) other concerns and com- Inver Grove, MN Material Science & Engineering Applied & Engineering Physics ments) should be addressed [Junior Dean] Boca Raton, FL Shirley, NY to: Seth Jacobson ’08 (1092) Andy Coyle ’08 (1097) Kyle Small-Davis ’09 (1110) Applied & Engineering Physics Industrial & Labor Relations Economics and International Relations Acacia Fraternity Rochester, MN Syracuse, NY Montclair, NJ [Junior Steward] c/o Alumni Affairs [Recruitment Chairman] Joseph Kovacs ’09 (1111) 318 Highland Road Mark Elliot ’07 (1081) Carlos Mendoza ’08 (1098) Biology Ithaca, NY 14850 Electrical & Computer Engineering Economics Potomac, MD Endicott, NY Atlanta, GA [Technologist] (607) 257-7055 [Treasurer] [Athletics Chairman] Website: John Ryan ’09 (1112) www.cornellacacia.org ACTIVES Yu Tao Zhao ’08 (1099) Government Applied & Engineering Physics Gaithersburg, MD Email: acacia@cornell.edu Evan Helmsorig ’07 (1079) Hyde Park, NY Applied and Engineering Physics Andrew Gross ’09 (1113) The current Traveler, along Wappingers Falls, NY Brian Clapp ’09 (1100) Applied Engineering Physics Operations Research & Engineering East Concord, NY with past issues, can be Evan Grant ’07 (1085) Pittsburgh, PA found on our website. Chemistry [Senior Steward] Robert Norback ’09 (1114) Hampton, NJ Psychology and Biology Chris Bostick ’09 (1101) Atlanta, GA The statements made and Mark Hartman ’07 (1086) Biology [Alumni Affairs] the opinions expressed in Chemical Engineering Windsor, NJ PLEDGES this publication are inde- Sayre, PA [Brotherhood Chairman] pendent of the University Evan Loewenstein ’07 (1087) Max Kashdan ’09 (1102) Bob Christ and Interfraternity Council Computer Science Chemical Engineering Armonk, NY Shrewsbury, MA (IFC). The chapter is solely Tommy Roth responsible for the contents Rohit Gupta ’07 (1088) Benjamin Jacoby ’09 (1103) of this publication. Electrical & Computer Engineering Psychology and Economics Moorestown, NJ New York, NY [Secretary] Christopher Danicic ’08 (1090) Chemical Engineering Dmitriy Migdalovich ’09 (1104) Pittsburgh, PA Biology Rochester, NY Matthew Meister ’08 (1091) Electrical & Computer Engineering Keith Yoder ’09 (1105) New City, NY Human Development Elkhart, IN [Scholarship Chairman] T H E T R A V E L E R V O L U M E 1 0 1 , I S S U E 1 P A G E 3 A Message From Our Corporation Board President Brethren, Greetings! Although I’m not trying to tempt fate, I’m happy to report that Cornell Acacia seems to be flourishing. Not only are there 26 Brothers living in this year, but we managed to get through 2005-2006 with no major maintenance surprises after the End Room Portico was rebuilt early last Fall. Over the summer, the former Cook’s room (which, in recent years, was known as the Weight Room) was renovated and converted to a proper Laundry room (2 sets of stacking washers/dryers). The attached half-bath was also renovated and the area under the staircase was opened up and turned into a storage area. The back parking lot was expanded, graded, and improved. We again had no difficulty passing the Cayuga Heights annual fire/safety inspection in October. We had to do a mini-renovation of the 3rd floor dormer and purchase 7 new desks and 1 bedspring and mattress to accommodate the nearly full house, which are the kinds of problem I don’t mind having. The Corporation spent over $73,000 on maintenance and improvements (only ½ of which was budgeted), but 83 Alumni generously contributed almost $10,000 – THANK YOU! This year, the window replacement on the 2nd floor will continue ($12,000) and we’re planning other future repairs and improvements, including the long overdue automatic sprinkler system throughout Northcote (about $100,000 expense). These challenges are go- ing to be met, somehow. But, as I have disclosed in past Travelers, we will be hard pressed to complete our 5- year maintenance plan without additional income (spelled DUES, DONATIONS, and a Capital Campaign which will be formally announced soon). For those of you who haven’t fulfilled your financial obligation (which we ALL promised to do as part of our initiation) to Acacia this year, please open your checkbooks (or use PayPal!) soon. Also, contact some fellow classmates whose names don’t appear on the honor roll and urge them to contribute. Help spread the word about our Centennial Celebration in August 2007. Suggestions from Cornell Acacia Alumni for stimulating interest are always encouraged, so please email or call me if you have ideas and want to get involved. Fraternally, Steven L. Stein 1973 (787) [339 E. Miller Rd., Ithaca, NY 14850-9431; 607-277-3125; cell 607-351-3901; sls8@cornell.edu] V O L U M E 1 0 1 , I S S U E 1 P A G E 4 Venerably Speaking -Andy Cox time for Paul, Pete Rimshnick, and my- self, as we all went on a road trip Wow! What a summer Cornell through the Midwest, reaching as far as Acacia had! Finishing the spring semes- Montana, before coming back around to ter with 15 new brothers was a St. Louis. This year’s conclave, the rush, no pun intended, and all Gateway to Greatness, had a strong President Andy Cox showing a little bit of us left Ithaca on a high “I am an showing from Cornell Acacia with 6 of Acacia’s strength note. Well, that’s a lie, Acacian, and I delegates. It was a great time, because not all of us left span that saw Cornell Acacia grow as a with fun programming and Ithaca. Northcote was inhab - am proud chapter and a brotherhood. My time as important discussion ses- ited by a handful of bro thers of it!” Venerable Dean is coming to a close, sions. We also got the chance throughout the summer months, and and I am very confident in the future to socialize with Acacia greats, such was home to the occasional social event leaders here in Ithaca. We have made a as Bill Utic, Darold Larson, and David for co-workers and friends. We were all commitment to continue our growth, and Allen. And as it turned out, that awards having so much fun, Junior Dean Paul not to become complacent. The future is st packet Paul and I put together was a Junek and I barely noticed the July 1 so bright, and we can’t wait to celebrate huge success! We received awards for deadline for the 2006 Conclave awards the Centennial next August. I know I Officer Organization, Alumni Publica- packet creeping up on us! We were able will be back for it, and I hope everyone tion, and House Management, but our to split the duties in preparing the appli- else can make it too. I am an Acacian, Superior Chapter award trumped them cation for the various awards that would and I am proud of it! all. It was a fitting end to a two-year be handed out in St. Louis, and created a great application. August was a great Letter From the Editor -Robert Norback ety where our future beyond college seems a bit uncertain, it is reassuring to The word around the Greek have the advice of so many likeminded system these days is change. Fraternities people who have already taken our jour- across the country are experiencing a ney and are able to help us find our own sharp decline in membership, and the paths through life. National fraternity organizations are However cliched these observa- responding with strategic plans to in- tions may seem, these subtle things are crease interest in Greek life. However, what make our experience here worth- with our pledge class of fifteen in the while. Our improving strength in the spring, and two more pledges this se- face of a weakening overall Greek sys- mester, this confirms in my mind that tem says something about who we are. our chapter is something special. Our We have great plans for this house is practically full to capacity. year, which include mixers with sorori- There are always brothers around, and ties (our first one with Alpha Xi Delta our dinners are always lively and ani- was a success!), running philanthropy mated. As a newly inducted brother, this events, and obtaining a greater presence atmosphere is one of the greatest parts of on the campus itself. We are improving being a member of this fraternity. our chapter but can’t do it alone; it falls The presence of so many upon all Cornell Acacians, both actives President Andy Cox addresses the alumni at Homecoming reminded me and alumni, to strengthen the ties of Conclave in St. Louis how strong our chapter is too. In a soci- friendship that this fraternity provides. V O L U M E 1 0 1 , I S S U E 1 P A G E 5 Social Reflections -Paul Junek As my term as Junior Dean comes to an end I’d like to take a minute to reflect on my time organizing our social events. My tenure has the social chair has been marked by trying to maintain a balance between fun and popular event while complying with the ever constricting regulations placed on us by the Inter-Fraternity Council. Jared Davis, my big brother and social chair predecessor worked hard to gain Acacia fraternity the fine reputation on campus The Godfather Party, needed for continuing social success, as Good people, kickin’ tunes, and no floor in sight well as membership expansion. Brother Davis worked to create new, exciting Centennial Chapter Campaign party themes that attracted huge crowds. Starting in the fall of his term, the IFC created a new system for event planning with a new strict focus on safety. Jared -Bradley Ayres and I worked together to transition our I sincerely hope that the Campaign events into the new system and have With our Centennial approach- proves a success, so that future Acacians really hit the ground running this ing, it’s great to think back on all that can continue to enjoy the fine fraternal semester. the Cornell chapter has accomplished. experience we have had. With two solid parties under At the same time, we should begin look- our belts this semester, both with guest ing forward to ensure that our success numbers easily ranging into the two hun- continues through the next 100 years. dreds and above, the Acacia party repu- The chapter recently began tation remains strong. The Godfather planning our Centennial Capital Cam- Party thrown in honor of Brother Alum- paign, through which we intend to raise nus Brad Schmidt brought beloved the funds we need to refurbish our treas- alums back to campus and combined ured house, Northcote, for the years to them with a great new group of incom- come. I am fortunate to be chairing the ing freshmen. Our second party, the newly-formed Campaign committee, and Stoplight party, brought out girls and hope that a few other brothers will aid in guys adorned in red, yellow, and green this endeavor that surely will benefit our as a display of their availability and filled the downstairs with party goers. chapter. Our next party, scheduled for late Octo- If you are interested in helping ber will be our annual Oktoberfest party. with the Campaign in any capacity, We look forward to a new strong Junior please contact me via email at Dean for the spring, a continued perfect bja27@cornell.edu or on my cell phone safety record, and strong numbers of at (607) 731-9338. Also, if you have party goers to continue our growing any ideas for improvements we could reputation on campus. If you’re coming make to the chapter house, I would be to Ithaca and want to attend a party, the interested to hear from you. schedule will be posted on our Yahoo Acacia group website. See you there! V O L U M E 1 0 1 , I S S U E 1 P A G E 6 A Human Service Upgrade chocolate and candy canes, and the sale of greeting cards signed by Santa. Better yet, the cards that people send to their -Neela Sandal schedule and interests, and not the other friends enter the recipients into a raffle way around. A quick survey of every- for some Christmas gifts. We’re still The buzzword around Cornell one’s interests provided a great starting soliciting donations of prizes, but hope- Acacia these days is growth. With our point for this goal, and the Brothers are fully people will have the opportunity to rapidly increasing membership we’re responding with enthusiasm about phi- win anything from a sweatshirt to an dealing with changes in every aspect of lanthropy this semester. As Philanthropy iPod Shuffle. If everything goes as our fraternity. Regardless, we keep the Chair, one of my major goals was to planned, we should be able to generate same ideals, and our motto “Human Ser- revitalize our attitude towards Human an unprecedented volume of funds for vice” remains strong. To better utilize Service, and I’m happy to the number of charity this Winter. our large numbers, we’re making some brothers already getting involved in ser- In addition to our annual Fall changes in the way we approach Philan- vice this year is astounding. semester event, we’re hoping to organize thropy, while keeping what has worked Our annual Fall semester event a Spring semester annual event. The well in the past. – “Santa’s College Days” – is looking event is still in the early planning stages, The organization of the Philan- better than ever. In addition to generat- but it is likely to be something that thropy Chair has been reworked this ing funds through our usual sale of pho- catches the attention of the campus press semester to better serve the fraternity – tos taken with Ol’ Saint Nick himself, and something that unites the Greeks on the process of volunteering and eliciting the plan is to expand the program to campus for the greater good. volunteers has been streamlined to maxi- bring in a larger amount of donations. A big push this semester in mize the enjoyment that the brothers get Two ideas that we’re looking to incorpo- Philanthropy is to increase our interac- out of philanthropy. The method behind rate into the program are the sales of tions with the other Greek organizations this is to make volunteering fit into their Christmas themed snacks, like hot on campus. A big goal for this semester is to bring Acacia back into the Intra- Greek Philanthropy scene, both for phi- lanthropy reasons and as a way to so- cially connect with the other Greeks on campus. I’m only finding more and more Greek Philanthropy Chairs that are inter- ested in having Acacian volunteers and organizers to help with their charity events. The agreement is of course mu- tual, and other Philanthropy Chairs have agreed to send some helping hands to our philanthropic events. Overall, this should make for the most capable Aca- cia Philanthropy in recent history. The semester’s off to a good start. Already we’ve had Acacians vol- unteering for charities for local children reading advocacy groups, breast cancer research, summer camps for terminally ill children, and local community ser- vice! At this rate, we’ll have no problem Brothers Joe Kovacs and Chris Bostick competing in the annual AXiD twister making Acacia’s commitment to Human tournament proudly brandishing the Acacia colors Service well known. P A G E 7 V O L U M E 1 0 1 , I S S U E 1 Intramurals Bring Brothers Together -Carlos Mendoza ing the Acacia name on the front and customized on the back to display each We, Acacians, pride ourselves brother’s preferred number and last in having a strong and tight brotherhood. name/nickname were ordered. As broth- The strong bond that we hold as brothers ers of Acacia, we enjoy the opportunity is evident every time we take the intra- to participate in every event that Cornell mural fields and courts of Cornell Uni- Intramurals has to offer and do partici- versity. There are over 30 intramural pate in most. So far this year, we have activities offered by Cornell University participated in outdoor soccer, flag foot- annually, each being unique, offering the ball, tennis doubles, kickball, cross opportunity for brothers to participate in country, ice hockey, and volleyball. We activities which they find enjoyment. are all enthusiastically looking forward Intramurals are one of the few times that to the remaining fall intramurals. His- we get to work together as a unit, sup- torically, among the intramurals offered porting and encouraging each other to by Cornell University, we have excelled Brothers Robert Norback and Kyle achieve our best. In addition, intramurals in soccer, volleyball, Ultimate Frisbee, Small-Davis on a mission to bring fall are an opportunity to interact with other and bowling. However, intramurals are pledges to Acacia under the guidance of fraternities on campus, to represent our not all about winning – they are about Rush Chair Seth Jacobson. fraternity, Acacia, with pride, and to providing Acacians the opportunity to additionally expose our name to the Cor- participate in recreational activities and Fall Rush nell community. In hopes of displaying to bring us together to strengthen the our immense pride of being Acacians bond that we hold as a brotherhood. during intramurals, new t-shirts display- -Seth Jacobson Rush this fall got off to a late start—IFC pulled back the official rush Introducing the Fall Pledge Class weekend two times. However, this gave Acacia time to pull together and scout Bob Christ Tommy Roth out amongst friends and acquaintances for good brotherhood material. Some Bob Christ is a sophomore in Engineer- Hi, I'm Tommy Roth, and am a sopho- brothers went with me down to west ing. He is currently transitioning from more in Mechanical Engineering. Al- campus and quarter-carded and talked the Applied Engi- though I am with the transfer students. The rushees neering and Phys- new to Acacia were invited to a dinner of fine Italian food at the recently reopened Joe’s Res- ics Program to the this fall, I am Mechanical Engi- looking for-taurant during which the Brothers had the opportunity to meet the rushees and neering Major. ward to the enjoy each others company. The rushees many experi-He plays ultimate were invited back to the house through- ences that will Frisbee for Shake, out the weekend to receive tours and follow in my one of the Club meet the rest of the brotherhood. In the remaining years Ultimate teams on end, two rushees met our expectations at Cornell. Other than the enormous and signed bids with the house. I am campus. When he has free time he likes amount of work we Engineers receive, I very pleased to introduce Tommy Roth to play the guitar and catch up on sleep. enjoy playing golf, hanging out all over and Bob Christ. Both show promise in He thinks he will fit into a Acacia quite campus, video games, and anything else becoming great brothers. well and looks forward to brotherhood. that might distract me. V O L U M E 1 0 1 , I S S U E 1 P A G E 8 Coming Together At Homecoming -Robert Norback school is working towards a greater end. much debating we decided to rent out And of course with tailgating comes the Helen Newman Lanes and add bowling Homecoming this year was a exchange of college stories and talk of to the Homecoming tradition at Acacia. great success. The turnout was phe- the good ole’ days. The idea was a smash hit with alumni nomenal and the weather was excellent As actives we take all the sto- and actives alike. What was especially if maybe little cold. We started the day ries that we hear from the alumni and nice was that the stronger bowlers could out as always with tailgating in the sta- pass them on to the next generation of bowl together if they wanted some dium parking-lot. Our social chair Paul pledges, so it is always nice to refresh healthy competition while those of us Junek cooked dogs and burgers for all. the stories making sure that the ones we who were a bit less practiced could just It was pretty exciting to tell the truth have been passing on are accurate. relax and bowl however we wished. because while we all ate, us actives got a After tailgating, everyone To finish off the day we headed chance to talk to the men that made our headed to the football game to watch to Rouges Harbor for the Homecoming fraternity the way we know it to be now. Cornell dominate Colgate in the Home- dinner. Unfortunately, Cornell decided So many of our alumni have done such coming game. to have the hockey ticket line on that amazing things with their start at Cornell Now this year we wanted to do night, but nonetheless, most of the ac- that it really instills in you a sense of something a little different over Home- tives made the effort to come to dinner hope for the future. Perhaps making us coming to add to the comradery that making it a fitting end to a wonderful believe that all the work we do at this goes on between all the brothers. After day. V O L U M E 1 0 1 , I S S U E 1 P A G E 9 Gateway to Greatness (Continued from page 1) past and present leaders. The “healthy disappointment” they felt when the chapter received Superior Chapter (second in line only to the Malcolm Award), demonstrates their commitment to their fraternity, and I was proud to call myself Chapter Advisor. Thus, while the 2006 Conclave lacked a cer- tain spirit of wonder for me, it made up for it in the pride I felt to be connected with the fine group of men that now lead our chapter. Gateway to Greatness: An Active Perspective -Yuri Sylvester the opportunities given there. All I was tional level and, on a greater scheme, hoping was that Conclave would help how my elder brother’s unconditional At the heart of my years as an me regain trust and remind me of the dedication is the key factor that keeps undergraduate, I find myself trapped in a wonderful reasons why I joined Acacia. Acacia alive. The meetings and seminars bubble of schoolwork and making im- As soon as I checked into the also made me realize about the impor- portant decisions that will shape the fu- hotel and started seeing friendly faces tance alumni play in bringing a chapter ture of my life. I am not sure if the deci- from other Acacians across the United together and making it stand tall among sions that I have made so far have been States and Canada, the word brother- the rest. During Conclave I notice that the best. The big picture of things is no hood kept popping out of my head. Eve- the chapters with the highest number of longer clear. It is hard to know whether I ryone was very welcoming and seemed awards had a strong alumni and actives am influencing my fraternity the right to irradiate this honest aura that invited presence. way. I have lost focus. me to get to know them. As it turned Winning the Superior Chapter This is exactly how I felt last out, Acacians of all ages showed up to Award had a bittersweet taste on my August as I made my way to St. Louis Conclave, and for many of us, this was mouth. Cornell Acacia has come far for my first Acacia Fraternity Conclave. our first time. It was a truly mind- from its ways and we are now perceived I wasn’t completely sure what to expect opening experience: to get to see first as one of the best chapters in the nation. from it, or how to best take advantage of hand how our fraternity runs at the na- I strongly believe that if the actives work closely together with the alumni we can take the Cornell chapter of Acacia to places where we’ve never been before. As we approach our centennial, now is the time to be more active, and remind ourselves of why we joined this unique fraternity. This doesn’t have to be a painful process. Conclave attendance or supporting the active chapter is truly a symbiotic relationship, since the frater- nity as a whole benefits from your atten- dance/contribution and you benefit from the satisfaction you get when you know that are making the difference in your brother’s lives, but also by regaining focus, just like it happened to me during conclave. I am now more active than ever. My life has a structure and it re- volves around something. I am an Aca- cian, and I am proud of it. Brother Sylvester with Brother Alumnus William Utic at Conclave V O L U M E 1 0 1 , I S S U E 1 P A G E 1 0 V O L U M E 1 0 1 , I S S U E 1 P A G E 1 1 Eden Slegr 1973 (788) [P.O. Box 789, Sierra Madre, CA Alumni Mailbag 91025; eden@globalhospitality.com] hopes to make it back for the Centennial Celebration and says to keep up the good work! William A. Utic 1977 (836) [95 Viento Dr., Fremont, CA Dr. Henry L. Hood 1943 (407) [7 Riverwoods Dr., Apt. C231, 94536-4456; wau1@pge.com] sends his congratulations on a Exeter, NH 03833-5302; rwhood231@comcast.net] sends con- great spring Rush. gratulations on Acacia’s success with last spring’s Rush. “Keep up the good work!”. Bruce G. Schneider 1978 (842) [7 Hilly Field Ln., Westport, CT 06880-2916; Bruce.Schneider@snet.net] is now CFO of the Charles W. Deakyne 1950 (446) [16 Severn River Rd., Severna Information Services Group of American International Group. Park, MD 21145-4658] informs us that they didn’t have Big/ Bruce & Amy celebrated their 25th anniversary in May. Their Little Brothers in the late 1940’s, and that most brothers were son, Michael is 15 and is a high school sophomore. World War II vets. William S. Cammuso 1992 (965) [2596 Correll Dr., Lake David J. Hower 1951 (526) [187 Lookout Lane, Willow Grove, Orion, MI 48360-2363; wcammuso@worldnet.att.net] has been PA 19090-1633] got together in June with Joe Wilford 1952 working on Delphi Corporation’s bankruptcy process round- (497), Bill Burnett 1953 (490), Dick Davis 1953 (533) and their the-clock since October 2005. Although extremely educational, respective wives for the first time in many years. They watched it’s a school you don’t want to attend if you can avoid it! the Jim Symons 1954 (534) video taken while in college with Bill and Joe both in it. Bill was Dave’s Big Brother and Dave Steven R. Horowitz 1992 (966) [30 Avenue at Port Imperial, was Dick’s Big Brother (the three shared an apartment). They #415, West New York, NJ 07093-8375; srh3@aol.com] and plan on reuniting at the Cornell Acacia Centennial Celebration wife, Tracy, announce the birth of their 1st child, Logan on in August 2007. Dave says “Your newsletters are fantastic! 5/19/2006. Steve started a new job in April as VP Business Keep up the good communications”. Planning at Medco Health Solutions, a Pharmacy Benefit Man- ager. William L. Stevens 1955 (553) [3211 Moonshadow Lane, Gar- den City, SC 29576-8240; stevensatgc@aol.com] is enjoying Nicholas Bunning 1992 (968) [2087 Fifth Ave., New York NY retirement, still traveling, and spends summers at home in the 10035; nbunning1@nyc.rr.com] made the switch from architec- NY Adirondacks. ture to NYC cop a few years ago. Officer Bunning says “having a gun just makes things so much easier than doing ar- Robert S. Fash 1958 (594) [1675 Ryder Cup Dr., Westlake Vil- chitecture!” lage, CA 91362-4325; bobash@adelphia.net] celebrated his 70th birthday last April 22 and Marty Offenberger 1956 (568) David M. Banfield 1995 (985) [301 Wrenn Ave, Mount Airy, and wife Jean attended. NC 27030-2925] tells are there have been big changes for the Banfields recently. They have a new baby, new address, and he Carey W. Fletcher 1958 (596) [428 Kawaihae St., Apt 304, has a new job (Operations Supervisor for Pike Electric - his 1st Honolulu, HI 96825-1290] and wife, Phyllis, took a family real job complete with his first ever cell phone). To those who cruise in July, sailing from Seattle to Alaska. Carey sends his didn’t learn to ski or snowboard under Dave’s tutelage in congratulations on a fine pledge class and is thrilled that Acacia Breckenridge, he’s still available for lessons (but you’ll need to is alive and well. pay his airfare!). Dr. David A. Gorelick 1968 (717) [2705 Moores Valley Dr., Jay Ayres 2004 (1052) [4707 Stearns Hill Rd., Waltham, MA Baltimore, MD 21209-1050; DGorelick@comcast.net] writes 02451; kja9@cornell.edu] recently moved to the Boston area that son, Benjamin and wife Malka gave him his 3rd grandson, after finishing his master’s degree. Jay has been busy spending Joseph, on 2/9/2006. time with other Acacians in the area including Yujin Chung 2003 (1048), Josh Roth 2003 (1049), and Tom Ricketts 2003 Jerry W. Kreider 1968 (720) [9 Narbrook Park., Narberth, PA (1051). 19072-2123; jerrys2k@comcast.net] is helping with the Cen- tennial Celebration planning as CACO for the Class of 1968 Thomas J. Balcerski 2005 (1063) [8 Brittany Ct., Ramsey, NJ and will try to seek out CACOs for other classes. 07446-1419; tjb36@cornell.edu] is making great progress on the History of Acacia project. Many interesting discoveries Stuart S. Hantman 1971 (756) [28 Founders Green, Pittsford, have been made, interviews conducted, and pages written. Tom NY 14534-2165; StuHantman@aol.com] writes that daughter, has also been planning for the Centennial Celebration in August Melissa (Arts & Sciences 2001) recently relocated to Rochester. 2007 and working on the Centennial Horizon newsletter. And, She is a free lance reporter for both a Rochester newspaper and Tom is looking forward to making a difference as he begins his magazine. Son, Marc, 23, married high school sweetheart Sam- th term as a Director on the Cornell Acacia Corporation Board. ara Krauss over the 4 of July weekend in south Florida. Marc attends St. Thomas Univ. Law School in Miami. V O L U M E 1 0 1 , I S S U E 1 P A G E 1 2 HONOR ROLL (2005 - 2006) Donor (Roll) Class Year__ Donor (Roll) Class Year__ JOHN ABREHAMSON(1039) 2002 PL 1999 JERRY W KREIDER *(720) 1968 PL 1965 KENNETH JAY AYRES JR.(1052) 2004 PL 2001 JOHN MALE *(600) 1958 PL 1955 THOMAS J BALCERSKI * (1063) 2005 PL 2002 MARK F MALTENFORT(831) 1977 PL 1974 TAREK A BANAJA(1065) 2005 PL 2002 DAVID M MAZAIKA(924) 1985 PL 1982 DAVID M BANFIELD(985) 1995 PL 1992 HARLAN M MEINWALD(789) 1974 PL 1971 KENT A BELVIN(736) 1970 PL 1967 DANIEL R MERRILL PhD(907) 1983 PL 1980 RICHARD C BONSER(399) 1943 PL 1940 ROBERT C MERRITT *(807) 1975 PL 1973 STEWART L BURGER *(738) 1970 PL 1967 MICHAEL T NASATKA *(1045) 2004 PL 2000 WILLIAM C BURNETT *(490) 1953 PL 1949 LESLIE S NELSON *(803) 1975 PL 1972 WILLIAM S CAMMUSO(965) 1992 PL 1989 STANLEY R NIMAN *(783) 1973 PL 1970 MARTIN S CARDINALI(918) 1984 PL 1981 WILLIAM PENDARVIS JR.(440) 1947 PL 1946 GREGORY A CHULSKY(1064) 2005 PL 2002 TODD PESKIN *(994) 1995 PL 1993 MICHAEL E COYLE(1061) 2005 PL 2002 ANDREW S REGENBAUM(973) 1993 PL 1990 CHARLES W DEAKYNE *(446) 1950 PL 1947 THOMAS L RICKETTS *(1051) 2003 PL 2000 CHRISTOPHER P DEANE *(908) 1983 PL 1980 DAVID M RIMSHNICK(1062) 2005 PL 2002 IGOR DOLGALEV(1068) 2005 PL 2002 PETER M RIMSHNICK *(1060) 2005 PL 2002 ROBERT S FASH *(594) 1958 PL 1954 JOSHUA D ROTH(1049) 2003 PL 2000 WILLIAM J FETH(1021) 1999 PL 1996 ZACHARY A SAMUELS(1069) 2004 PL 2002 DAVID R FISCHELL *(800) 1975 PL 1972 DAVID J SANGREE(917) 1984 PL 1981 CAREY W FLETCHER(596) 1958 PL 1955 DANIEL H SCHARFMAN(1078) 2005 PL 2003 ROBERT T FRANSON(636) 1961 PL 1959 MARK A SCHATEN MD(923) 1984 PL 1982 PAUL B GOLDBERG *(755) 1971 PL 1968 ERNEST F SCHAUFLER(500) 1948 PL 1949 DAVID A GORELICK(717) 1968 PL 1965 BRUCE G SCHNEIDER *(842) 1978 PL 1975 WILLIAM B HAIRSTON III*(873)1980 PL 1977 NEIL F SHARP(560) 1955 PL 1952 STUART S HANTMAN MD(756) 1971 PL 1968 BRIAN SIVILLO *(993) 1996 PL 1993 KENNETH B HARRIS *(1036) 2000 PL 1998 EDEN SLEGR(788) 1973 PL 1971 MATTHEW S HARRIS(1042) 2002 PL 2000 DAVID A SPERRY *(905) 1983 PL 1980 LLOYD A HAYNER(508) 1952 PL 1949 ROBERTSON C SPIESZ(835) 1977 PL 1974 PAUL N HAYRE *(970) 1991 PL 1989 WILLIAM L STEVENS JR.(553) 1955 PL 1952 RICHARD F HEINE JR.(630) 1961 PL 1958 JAMES M SYMONS(534) 1954 PL 1951 ARTHUR R HEUSER *(445) 1950 PL 1947 FREDERICK W TIERNEY JR.*(763)1971 PL 1968 BYRON L HING *(1040) 2002 PL 1999 WILLIAM A UTIC *(836) 1977 PL 1974 HENRY L HOOD *(407) 1943 PL 1940 WARREN E WALKER(681) 1963 PL 1962 STEVEN R HOROWITZ *(966) 1992 PL 1989 ZACHARY A WEINSTEIN(1067) 2005 PL 2002 DAVID J HOWER(526) 1951 PL 1950 WILLIAM WICKHAM *(450) 1951 PL 1947 CHARLES W HUFFINE III(931) 1986 PL 1983 JOHN P WOODFORD *(435) 1947 PL 1942 JONATHAN JACOBY(967) 1992 PL 1989 HOWARD S ZWIEFEL III *(734) 1969 PL 1966 ALAN L JETTE(895) 1982 PL 1979 MORRIS A JETTE JR.(868) 1980 PL 1977 83 Donors CHARLES P KALTER(1066) 2005 PL 2002 34 Brother Tree Leaf recognitions WILLIAM L KELTZ(632) 1961 PL 1958 DAVID J KLESH(1037) 2002 PL 1999 * after name indicates Brother Tree leaf BRIAN KLUMPP(952) 1989 PL 1987 recognition LAFAYETTE W. KNAPP(509) 1951 PL 1949 THOMAS E KOCOVSKY JR. *(730)1969 PL 1966 JOHN L KRAKAUER *(642) 1962 PL 1959 V O L U M E 1 0 1 , I S S U E 1 P A G E 1 3 What Can the Traveler Do For You? -Robert Norback help and feedback it is in fact possible. The reason for including this scribing the type of work experience This is my first year as the article in the Traveler is to reach out to they are trying to get for summer or win- Traveler editor and I have to say the job you, my fellow Acacian. What is it that ter break. And finally we could have is much easier when it has been stream- you like about the Traveler that makes miscellaneous page for active brothers lined for you by Brother Alumnus Ro- you want to read it? Are there other who are trying to raise funds so that they man Markh. My hope is to continue articles we could add that would catch can go on mission or service trips. For advancing the Traveler as a connection more of your interest? If you have an instance, I am currently trying to raise between actives and alumni as he did opinion or suggestion please voice it! funds to do two weeks of community and above all, to make the Traveler a We want to hear from you because this service in New Zealand to bring clean publication that excites everyone who publication is written for you. Just ad- water to the less fortunate. receives it. This is quite a difficult un- dress you letters to Cornell Acacia I just put these ideas out there dertaking, but I think with all of your Alumni Affairs or send me an email at for your consideration. Please let me rsn7@cornell.edu or you can email the know what you think. fraternity at acacia@cornell.edu. Frankly, it is my belief that the Traveler could be a much stronger con- Chapter Eternal nection between actives and alumni. For instance, one possibility is that we could Allan V. Forbes 1937 (348) – 1/16/2006 include several adds for alumni-run Arthur C. Kulp 1942 (398) – 9/23/2006 Dr. Emerson Ibbard 1950 (453) companies. Additionally, we could add a page to the Traveler that includes a – date unknown message from each of the actives de- Dr. William A. Beischer, PhD 1956 (564) – 10/7/2006 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 chap- ter’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 $460,000. 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 adminis- ters the funds to brothers on financial aid based on the fraternity president’s advise- ment, provided the dispersal is sound judgment. This past year, all Active brothers on financial aid received $1,100 in grants each semester. After Pledge Induction October 19, 2006 The Traveler — Cornell Acacia Fraternity Volume 101, Issue 1 Fall 2006 ACACIA FRATERNITY CORNELL CHAPTER 318 HIGHLAND ROAD ITHACA, NY 14850-2302 Change Service Requested