Acacia Conclave Bulletin From the Office of the Grand President
MAY
1920
G•·aml Pt·esillent.. .......................................... J. F. Groves, Ripon, \Vls. Gt·and \ TicE"-Pt·esillent.. .................................. H. D. Kent, Hays, Kansas Grand Tt·easm•er• .......... C. S. Huntin~ton, 1428 JJw1t Ave. Chicago, Ill. Grand Sec•·etary-E1litor ......... ..... ..................................................... . ...... \V. Elmer Ekblaw, 713 \V. \Vashington Bd., l!r·bana, illinois
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UR last annual Conclave was held at Champaign , Illinois, September 17-20, 1919. Twenty one chapters were represented by strong delegates. The work done was largely of a miscellaneous nature and pertained to the reorganization of chapter life and the promotion of fraternity traditions and ideals. Some of our chapters reported a remarkably small number of old men returning to school. In a few cases houses had to be secured and the chapter home re-established by the faithful few. In the face of such difficulties, all of our chapters have made remarkable progress. All reports indicate that an ample supply of masons are in school to furnish adequate membership for Acacia. Our chapters are taking their usual high rank among other school organizations. In some instances chapter homes have been secured through h eroic efforts. Owing to a number of circumstances, the Grand Editor has been unable to publish the Journal with the Conclave proceedings and chapter reports. Many chapters have helped out the situation by issuing their usual chapter publications and by inter-fraternity visitation. The Chicago Alumni have also helped by securing the attendance of active men from various chapters at their meetings. CONCERNING THE 1920 CONCIJAVE 'l'hne and Place--The next Conclave will be held with the !11innesota chapter at 1206 Fifth St., S. E., Minneapolis, Sept. 20-25 inclusive. The Minnesota State Fair and the opening of the University make this date the most desirable for our hosts.
Delegato--This will be an important Conclave with much work to be done. Send us your best man. H e should be well informed on Acacia affairs and have an appreciation of our ideals and tradi- . tions. Help can be obtained by a review of the minutes of preceding Conclaves, found in the Journals. Send the name and summer address of your delegate to the Grand Secretary.