Fraternity for Architecture and the Allied Professions

Thanks-It's Working!!

The Archi Editor Steps Down

The PresidentJohn Ross, FAIA

WGA

the University of Illinois, the ArcusSociety was formed in 1911.

On April 11, 1914, at a confer­ence of the two groups in Chicago,Chandler C. Cohagen of SigmaUpsilon and Leo M. Bauer, of Arcus,met to form the new fraternity, AlphaRho Chi. Chandler C. Cohagen wasresponsible for the ritual. Then thetwo chapters were formally installedas "Iktinos" of the University ofMichigan, and" Anthemios" of theUniversity of Illinois.

We are very proud to have theIktinos Chapter back with the Frater­nity. Welcome Home!

of the length and strength of the Fra­ternity. One third of those listed havebeen away from active status for over40 years!

Now for the more recent alumni,say up to twenty years, the fraternityneeds a source of those who would bewilling to serve as regional deputies,reporters for special contacts for thenewer chapters or for forming colo­nies. Contact the Archi Editors or anyGrand Council member. Remember:when the base broadens, the load iseasier carried.

This sketch was done in honor of thereactivation of the "Iktinos" Chapterof Alpha Rho Chi. The Chapter wasnamed after one of the two architectsof the greatest of all temples. Iktinosplayed the duo roll in the formation ofAlpha Rho Chi Fraternity. In 1910,eight men at the University of Michi­gan formed a professional architecturalfraternity, Sigma Upsilon. Similarly, at

The Coverby Howard Van Heuklyn (Andronicus)THE PARTHENON (447-432 B.C.)the most imposing structure on theAcropolis in Athens, Greece wasdesigned by two architects "Ictinus"and "Callicrates".

Reflecting on the articles in theMay'85 issue of the Alpha Rho ChiLetter provokes rewarding thoughts.The effort of recent volunteers ishaving an impact!

Associate editors Carol and JohnThaler came forward to help in ourneed for communication.

The Daedalus alumni asked if theycould'help by hosting a reception atthe AlA convention in San Francisco.It was a great success and the GrandCouncil is grateful.

In looking at the alumni duesupdate you may see further evidence

With the publication of the Fall1984 Archi, Bill McCrum steppeddown as Archi Editor. We would liketo thank Bill for his contributionsand time well spent through the threeyears he served as editor. Bill took

over as editor in the Spring of 1981following the work of past editorTom Sopoci. Bill is a 1977 graduate ofthe University of Minnesota and iscurrently working for Walsh, BishopAssociates in Minneapolis, Minn.

Bill and his wife, Celeste, have threechildren, Amy, Corey and Abbey. Billis replaced by co-editors John andCarol Thaler of Houston, Texas.

Carl Meinhardt awardedAPX Silver Medal

One day in March 1980,40 alumniof Demetrios Chapter got a suprise intheir mail. Upon opening and unfold­ing the letter found within, they firstencountered these words:

FOUNDERS DAY BY MAIL.

A lot of you can't make it backto Columbus so we can have ourFounders Day by mail. 1980 will befifty years for our class of 1930. Getout the 1930 Makio (Ohio State'syearbook) and the 1926 picture ofthe actives and pledges. What agreat bunch of fellows ...

So began the first of about eightnewsletters which Carl Meinhardtpublished and mailed to the 40 oldestliving Demetrios brothers he couldlocate. These newsletters, which he,in his fraternal enthu~jasm, dubbed"The Archi", contained the exploitsand accomplishments of all whohonored his request for life stories.

One of the results of this revitalizedspirit was a reunion/banquet held atbrother Austin E. "Dutch" Knowl­ton's estate in Delaware County, Ohio.Another was an increase in financialsupport to the Demetrios AlumniAssociation from within his group offorty. Even though Carl has stoppedpublishing his cherished little news­letter, the enthusiasm and renewal ofdedication he inspired have continuedamong those with whon1 he corre­sponded. We recognize our "oldtimers", as he calls them, as our mostvaluable alumni, and they continueto be an active and vocal segmentof our alumni.

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A little about Carl . ..Carl E. Meinhardt was born

December 14, 1907. He attendedColumbus South High, ColumbusOhio and after graduation in 1925 hepledged APX. Carl graduated fromOhio State in 1930 with his Bache­lors in Architecture. However, it wasduring the depression, so Carl madejig saw puzzles with brothers Pettit,Oman and Eggert. Brother Omanthen landed him a job with ZenkerBrothers designing markers, monu­ments and mausoleums. Even duringthe depression, people had time andmoney for grieving.

In 1934, a_big year for Carl, heworked with Allied Architects in theEast Wing of Columbus City Hallwith H.D. Smith, and brothers Pettitand Eggert again. Carl also marriedMarjory Wood that year, and, built hisfirst home-an FHA award winner.

Carl and Marjory started theirfamily the next year with the birth ofson Dick. Sons Bob and Randy anddaughter Judy followed in the yearstil 1943.

Carl's professional career grewwith his family. In 1938 he started theOSU developlnent fund. In 1942 hewas elected president of the ColumbusChapter of the AlA, while designingtoday's Don Scott field and teachingat Ohio State. In 1945, Pettit, Omanand Meinhardt was formed, and theIndian Springs golf course was pur­chased to develop into a top qualityresidential area. This was a biggamble for Carl-he had to sell hishome and move into the clubhouse.By 1966, Indian Springs was a com­pleted development with 380 singlefamily homes, an elementary school,a church, 1200 feet of business fron­tage, 80 two-three-four family buiid­ings, and 13 deluxe ravine homes(including one for his own family.)

At this year's celebration ofFounder's Day, Brother Meinhardtwas awarded the Alpha Rho Chi SilverMedal. The purpose of this medal isto honor those who have "contributedin a national sense to the Fraternity'sgrowth, quality or professional stand­ing over a period of years." Those ofyou who know Carl personally mustrecognize how fitting that descriptionis. Though health may have slowedhim recently, it has certainly not damp­ened his devotion to our fraternity.By awarding him the Silver Medal,we recognize him as an example forall of us in "Fidelitas, Amor et Artes."

Tim Ish, Tom Pruckno, Bill Gould.

APX Convention Goes California

Silver Medal Winner Honoredat Banquet

dash of fun, can be expected. Formore information contact KarenJacobs; Andronicus or Ginny Fletcher;Daedalus. Plan now for great airfares into LAX.

Chapter alumni delegate. The votewas unanimous in favor of Frankreceiving the award.

Brother Baxter has been a veryimportant person for the VitruviusChapter in recent years. He lives inState College and is involved in what­ever the active chapter may be doing.He has been active with the Vitruviushouse search committee and has beentheir closest advisor in that endeavor.He has helped many of the activesfind our what the life of an architect isall about by offering jobs to the mem­bers when he has had openings. In aword, he cares about both the Vitru-

vius Chapter and Alpha Rho ChiFraternity. We are all very

appreciative of all thatBrother Baxter has

done for us andproud of the recog­nition that theAlpha Rho ChiSilver Medal hasbrought to him.Congratulations,

Frank!!

Sunny California awaits you! Plannow for the 1986 Convention at theUniversity of Southern California,co-sponsored by the Andronicus andDaedalus chapters. A week of frater­nalism and professionalism, with a

The happy event came to pass atVitruvius' annual White Rose FormalApril?, 1984 at the Sheraton PennState in State College, PA. All of theactive chapter was there as well asseveral alumni including FrankBaxter, Maureen Gerhold, Al Smith,and the current president of theVitruvius Alumni Association, LarryWolford. Up to that moment, thenews had been kept secret from Frankby everyone involved.

The presentation of the award tookplace after dinner. President LarryWolford awarded the medal to a verysurprised Frank Baxter. Endlesscongratulations ensued,and the White RoseFormal enthusiasti­cally continued.The decision toaward the medalwas made at the1984 NationalConvention at theUniversity of Illi­nois, AnthemiosChapter. The motionwas made by John Filip,the Vitruvius Chapteralumni delegate, and it was secondedby Ronald Grogan, the Xenocles

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1985 Alpha Rho Chi Medal-A Time Honored Tradition

Every year, the Alpha Rho ChiMedal is awarded to that graduat-ing senior of each school of architec­ture who has shown an ability forLEADERSHIP, performed willingSERVICE for his school and depart­ment, and gives promise of real ~ro­fessional MERIT through his attItudeand personality.

Alpha Rho Chi maintains that theprofession needs trained lead~rs andunselfish workers as much as It needsbrilliant designers. High scholasticattainment is not always an indicationof professional merit. High ideals andprofessional aspirations, public ser­vice, and leadership are all worthy ofreward. In recognizing these factsAlpha Rho Chi has created an awardwhich is not duplicated by any othernational award in the field of architec­ture. The Fraternity offers the Medalas its contribution to the professionsof Education and Architecture.

1985 Alpha Rho ChiMedal Recipients

Arizona, University ofAndrew J. Schlecht

Arizona State UniversityMarcus Fairbrother

Arkansas, University ofBarbara E. Apel

Auburn Universityleffrey L. Tyner

Ball State UniversityRichard B. Borrelli

Boston Architectural CenterAnna Orlove

British Columbia, University ofMarco L. Polo

California, University of, Berkeleylames N. Miller

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California, University of, Los AngelesLaura Blake

California Polytechnic State UniversityScott E. Ekman

California State Polytechnic University,Pomona

*Carleton UniversityNatalija Subotincic

Carnegie-Mellon UniversityLouis Troiani

Catholic University of AmericaElizabeth R. Thomson

Cincinnati, Universityof Peter J. Krajnak

City College of the City Universityof New York

Maarit Heikkila

Clemson UniversityMargaret G. Stivers

Colorado, University ofBrian D. Bartholomew

Columbia UniversityFrancesca Rogier

Cooper UnionJohn F Leeper

Cornell UniversityPaula A. Butz

Detroit, University ofPaul J. Britten

Drexel UniversityChester J. Patko

Florida, University ofSuzanne M. Roess

Florida A&M UniversityRandolph G. Lewis

Georgia Institute of TechnologyNo Award

Hampton InstituteNo Award

Harvard UniversityLinda Pollak

Hawaii, University ofBryce K. Klug

Houston, University ofKaren Braitmayer

Howard UniversityBarbara G. Laurie

Idaho, University ofMark R. Johnson

Illinois Institute of TechnologyH. Daniel Druck

Illinois, University of, ChampaignEric R. McKinney

Illinois, University of, ChicagoDiane Travis

Iowa State UniversityMarkR. Vanderpoel

Kansas, University ofJamie L. Stiles

Kansas State UniversityLinda Hall

Kent State UniversityPhilip Robbie

Kentucky, University ofMadonna R. Eberenz

Layal UniversityLouise Barrette

Louisiana State UniversityCharles A. Samson

Louisiana Tech UniversityChristopher W Coe

Manitoba, University ofDerek E. Kindrachuk

Maryland, University ofThomas Ahmann

Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyDavid W Vaughn

Miami University, OxfordJennifer A. Greenlee

Miami, University of

*Michigan, University of

Shan C. Lee

Minnesota, University of

*Mississippi State University

Whitney K. Powers

Montana State UniversityStephen P. Kwok

Montreal, University of

*

Nebraska, University of

*New Jersey Institute of Technology

Michael Scharff

New Mexico, University ofEileen Devereux

New York, State University of, BuffaloJeri McClenaghan

New York Institute of TechnologyRichard Sullivan

North Carolina, University of, CharlotteTony F. Miller

North Carolina State UniversityDavid A. Wakeford

North Dakota State UniversityJulie A. Kamen

Notre Dame, University ofDaniel J. Keleher, Jr.

Nova Scotia, Technical University ofBarbaraJ. Jewers

Ohio State UniversityCarol L. Batsch

Oklahoma, University ofDonald G. Harris

Oklahoma State UniversityRodney E. Garrett

Oregon, University of

*Pennsylvania, University of

Musco B . Martin

Pennsylvania State UniversityAmyJ. C. Forsyth

Pratt InstitutePeter G. Franck

Princeton UniversityJohn R. DaSilva

Puerto Rico, University ofWanda I. Archilla

Rensselaer Polytechnic InstituteChristopher Keado

Rhode Island School of DesignMichael J. Viveiros

Rice UniversityJ. Scott Harmon

Southern California, University of

*

Southern California Instituteof Architecture

Matthew S. Pickner

Southern University and A&M CollegeDwight E. Blakey

Southwestern Louisiana, University ofMarie L. Wall

Syracuse UniversityLeigh A. Jones

Temple UniversityDavid Logan

Tennessee, University ofMichael S. Gelfand

Texas A&M UniversityMichele C. Molnar

Texas, University of, ArlingtonCinda M urphy-Ward

Texas Tech University

*Toronto, University of

Wilfred W L. Wong

Tulane UniversityEileen F. Ryan

Tuskegee InstituteHung Nguyen

Utah, University ofJ. Richard Loosle

Virginia Polytechnic Institute andState University

Deborah L. Johnson

Virginia, University ofAndrew G. Moore

Washington, University ofNora P. Jaso

Washington State UniversityGary P. Lauerman

Washington University, St. LouisSusan L. Morrow

Wisconsin, University of, Milwaukee

*Yale UniversityPeter MacKeith

No Award means the faculty decided notto award the medal this year.

*No response to the request for anomination was received from the faculty.

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Most design firms today areinvolved in evaluating if and whenthey should computerize. If a firmfeels that it should computerize, itmust also determine to what extent itshould computerize. Countless firmshave already computerized to someextent, but have fallen victim to someof the following:

1. Software that does not meetoffice needs.

2. Hardware that is inefficientor obsolete for requirementsof office.

3. Office staff continues using man­ual methods (or standard hand cal­culators) out of convenience orlaziness rather committing to usingthe computer to do the task morequickly and accurately.

4. Office staff not fully convinced ofcomputer's benefit to office.

5. Office staff having difficulty learn­ing software.

Many articles have been written onhow to select a computer systen1 andhow to use the application software;these sources usually only address thefirst two problems above. Even withthe best software and hardware, anoffice's computerization effort canfail. The management and staff mustbe adequately prepared to deal withthe time intensive task of computeri­zation. There is no one answer ormethod that will cure the above prob­lems, but there are steps that can betaken to build a strong foundation forcomputerization.

Building a Strong Foundationfor Computerization

The ComputerManagement andDevelopment Plan:

The major expenditure in com­puterization is usually not moneyfor hardware and softvvare, but rathertime. Time is required to select theappropriate computer system, to trainstaff, and to develop applications. Asdesigners we all know how valuablethe time spent early in a project can beto alleviate potential problems downthe road. These pre-planning effortsshould also be applied to a computeri­zation project-treat the computeri­zation as an actual office project:

• Assign a job number to computeri­zation (this allows you to monitortime expended to computerdevelopment)

• Assign a project manager (or sys­tems manager)]. Should have the time and the capa­

bility to make decisions in settingthe firm's future in computers

2. Does not need to be a computer'guru', but must be conversantenough in computers to communi­cate with the computer experts andsales people

3. Should be a traffic cop directingtasks toward methods that will bemost efficient: manual or computer(all tasks are not best done by acomputer)

• Prepare 1yr., 5 yr., and 10 yr. com­puter development plans that outlinethe following:1. goals and objectives for compu-

ter use2. staff/computer requirements3. training programs4. budget

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This will require input from theentire office management. Theseplans will become the measuring stickof the office's computerization prog­ress; these plans should be reviewedand updated annually.

Move Toward ComputerMethods:

Too often people perform taskson computers in the same way theywould perform the tasks manually;they do not utilize the full capabilitiesof the computer, nor the efficiencythat it can provide. It is important thatwhen your firm is evaluating whento computerize, that it immediatelybegin moving toward methods thatsimulate computer methods. This willget the firm's staff thinking in theright frame of mind. Also it will savetime that would otherwise have beenspent simultaneously teaching staff tomove toward comptuer methods andthink differently. As a side benefit,moving toward computer methodsmay improve office efficiency with­out the use of computers.

Begin by observing office methodsand identify those tasks that are repe­titious, calculation intensive, errorprone, or just time intensive; thesetasks are strong candidates for com­puterization. Look for portions oftasks that can be considered officestandards or boilerplates. It is lesstime consuming to add and subtractinformation from a standard docu­ment than it is to start a documentfrom scratch. Some types of officestandards to consider:

• standard correspondence forms• standard contracts• standard or master specifications• standard or generic construction

details (or portions of details that arecombined with other details)

• standard graphic symbols

• standard cost estimate data• standard construction notes• standard or streamline calculation

forms or procedures

This might sound simple, but this is avery time consuming task and thesooner it is begun the better.

A way that your firm can begin toget acquainted with computer-aideddesign procedures is to utilize over­lay or pin-bar drafting. The processclosely simulates the process usedby computer-aided design softwarein producing sets of documents (i.e.information is built up on layers ofdrawings in the computer systemand grouped together in the finaldocuments) .

Training the Stafffor Computers:

Probably the most important factorin d~veloping a strong computer sys­tem IS the computer-to-human inter­face. Without a trained staff tooperate the computers, the hardwareand software will go to waste. Do notb.e caugh~ by the pitfall of deciding toSImply hIre computer science majorsto drive your computers. These peo­ple know the computers, but do notusually know the design industry northe way your firm operates. It'simportant to get your staff using thecomputer; not only does this reducemiddle-men in the production pro­cess, but it also allows the staffto become familiar with the com­puter's capabilities.

There are numerous methods thatcan be used to train people on usingcomputers; these range from tutoriallectures to self-teaching. The August6, 1985 edition of PC Magazine (Vol.4, No. 16) has a very good review ofthe various training methods. One ofthe most highly acclaimed is anemployee computer purchase plan;

this method allows staff to learn attheir own pace while saving the officemoney by allowing staff to learn onpersonal time. It should be remem­bered that anyone method does notbest suit everyone.

Varying levels of training arerequired with each person in a firm,depending on each person's role inthe firm. Training does not stop withthe- training of the staff that are towork the computers.

Many people look to computers toincrease productivity, but what hap­pens quite often is that an increase inproductivity will result in an increasein the need for decision making. Theincrease in productivity can be lost ifthe p~ocess is bottle-necked awaitingdecIsIons to be made. This is one rea­son why it might be useful for deci­sion-makers to be at the terminals sothey can make the decisions whenthey are needed. In addition to com­puter training programs, it might bewise for firms to consider trainingprograms for better communicationsand decision making methods.

When planning to purchase a com­puter s~stem, remember that buildinga well-Informed staff is crucial to thesuccess of the system. Without thisstrong foundation a firm can flounderin a never ending, time-wasting strug­gle to get the system to produce whatis was originally purchased to do.

Craig Johnson

Craig holds his Masters Degree in LandscapeArchitecture/rom The Ohio State Universitv. He iscu~rently in the process ofdeveloping a co~puteroffice system for Edward Pinckney/Associates, Ltd.,Hilton Head Island, S.C.

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Everything Old is New AgainMessage from the Past-Winter 1965 ARCHI

After returning from six months ofstudy and travel in Europe, I feel everstronger about the importance of ourFraternity. Nowhere did I find such aprofessional fraternal organizationand such an understanding. The hallsof Heidleberg, the universities ofParis, the schools of Rome, all aregreat institutions, but at none of theseor the many others which I visited,did I have the feeling that a group ofprofessional students lived togetherand worked together.

The fifty years history of thisFraternity were called to our mind inthe past issue, the Golden Jubileeissue, of the Archi. You may not havebeen impressed. I was! There aremany older fraternities, some of themprofessional, who have brought forththe fraternal spirit and life duringthese university years. Alpha Rho Chihas built upon their ideals and princi­ples and has formed a new profes­sional attitude in the arts. I hope tohelp keep that spirit alive and thriv­ing. In the future, with your help andsupport, we can build and serve thisFraternity well.

It is easier to look back on the past,with all of its troubles, frustrations,advances, and glories; from WorldWar II, over the rush of the productivefifties, and now through the thrivingtroubled sixties. Most of you are con­cerned, as I am, with the unknownseventies, eighties, and nineties.

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What will become of atomic power?The population explosion. Our slowand cumbersome means of travel bycar? Who will build all of the struc­tures and cities of the future? Willthere be a United Europe? Is outerspace part of our life? If BuckminsterFuller's predictions are anywherenear the point, this will be an excitingnew existence. You will be there tolive it. I only hope your undergradu­ate years, in Alpha Rho Chi, will helpyou form an attitude to meet the manychallenging attitudes of this computerworld. I hope your experiences asBrothers, will help you to start onyour philosophy of life, as it will belived in this next half century. I hopeyou are aware of the fact that you arenow gaining your background, asMembers of this Fraternity, and stu­dents of the university, for this future.You may feel rather a small part ofthat large wide open world, but youwill soon be part of it. Are you awarethat your personal feelings, and yourpresence in your own Chapter Houseare all a part of this? If you are not,you will never be an asset to thisfuture, or a moving part of it. YourNational Officers and Alumni areaware of the place you may hold inwhatever role or profession you pre­pare for. I know you will play thatpart well. As an educated man, a manin a creative field, you will be calledupon to contribute your intelligence,

background, and ability. You must bean integral part of your Chapter andyour studies to be considered a mem­ber of the thinking future. Keep yourChapter alive, use all the ability youhave at your command to warrantyour existence, as an intelligenthuman being. Pettiness, cliques, andselfish interests have no place in thegroup activities of your Chapter. Youwill not lose your identity in such agroup and you will find a worthwhilefuture in acting together.

Fraternally,Bob Des Marais

A special thanks goes to the followingpeople: Yvonne Trombley, Ted Siawe­leski, Doug Brown, Lucretia Estill,and all of those who contributedarticles and time to this issue.

Chapter actives and alum gather for a toast at thebanquet. Left to right: Mike Gordon, B. DeanMaddalena, Jan Iverson and Kim Peters.

Iktinos ReawakeningMarch 23, 1985 at the University of

Michigan Iktinos was re-installed as anactive chapter. Twenty-three activesstrong, the group is working to keep Ikti­nos a vital part of the Fraternity for manyyears to come. As a great first step, theyare moving into their chapter house some­time this Fall.

Alumni and actives from Demetrios and Iktinosgather at the charter presentation.

We would like to acknowledge the hardwork that went into regaining this chapterby all of the past colony members, thecurrent active members, Iktinos alumni(especially Steve Janick), and the Deme­trios actives. Congratulations to all.

Worthy Scribe-Kim Peters and Worthy Estimator­John Pazdera

Dan Whisler, WA. received the original Iktinos Charter from Chuck Nickel WG.S., during theinstallation banquet.

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Colonizing the Sunshine State WGAAAppollodorus Colony at the Uni­

versity of Florida at Gainesville is offto a great start towards becoming anactive chapter. Headed by SteveSchram, once an active at Demetrios,and with help from sponsoring chap­ter Metagenes, the group is well orga­nized with overflowing enthusiasm.

The group has been together sincethe fall of '84. They have been work­ing with WGS, Chuck Nickel, theGrand Council and Metagenes Chap­ter towards becoming an active chap­ter. They have enlisted the help ofthree faculty members, all of whomhave some connection to the Frater­nity. Two of the advisors, LelandShaw and John McRae, are alumniand Rocke Hill is an Alpha Rho ChiMedal recipient. With over 50 mem­bers the group has the support toestablish many active committees.The professional committee, headedby Jan Lucas is in charge of contact-

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ing and establishing a relationshipwith architectural firms in the area.They are offering any extra help onprojects that a firm might need inreturn for the use of their office for aRush function. The group considersthis committee the backbone of theirprofessional organization.

The publicity committee workedthis past semester to get the groupexposure in the college and the uni­versity. Two members spent a busysummer getting ready for Fall Rush.Chris Joiner and Curtis Woodhousesent letters to all incoming freshmanand juniors accepted to the upper divi­sion of the architecture departmentinforming them about Alpha Rho Chion campus.

This group has great promisetowards becoming a strong chapter ofAlpha Rho Chi. Let's all hope theycontinue to work as hard as theyalready have towards that goal.

This past fiscal year, ending 30June 1985, has been a significant onefor our Fraternity. We have our mem­bership database fully operational onour computer and, for the first time,have complete control over that infor­mation. The Office of the WGAA hasfilled numerous requests for member­ship information, mailing labels,chapter rosters, etc. In addition, allchapters and alumni organizationsreceived both current membershiplistings and mailing labels at thebeginning of the school year.

The Master Directory for ourFraternity was created and distributedto all officers, appointees, chapters,colonies, and alumni organizations.This directory is updated quarterlyand contains information useful to allof us on a daily basis.

The Office of the WGAA has madea concerted effort to heighten theawareness of alumni to the impor­tance of paying their annual dues andfor life members to contribute gifts inlieu of dues. This message has beencarried in each recent Archi andAlpha Rho Chi Letter. Our appeal,coupled with an aggressive publishingschedule and current, interesting newsarticles, has resulted in a markedincrease in alumni participation overthat of previous years. In addition tothose alumni who have consistentlycontributed to our Fraternity, manyalumni are giving for the first timeand more life members are sendinggifts. Altogether, a fledgling butimpressive start to involving andrecognizing our alumni whose con­tinued financial support is crucialto the maintenance and growth ofour Fraternity

There are three major goals for theOffice of the WGAA in fiscal year

Letter from the Editors

1985-86. The first, and perhaps mosturgent, is to continue our marketingefforts to our alumni. Alumni recog­nition programs will also be imple­mented as funds are approved by theGrand Council. Secondly, we will add­to our computer database the files forthe distribution of the Alpha Rho ChiBronze Medal. This will includeschools, deans, past and currentrecipients, etc. When this task is com­pleted, the time required for the WGSto distribute the medals will be signif-

As co-editors of "The Archi" and"Alpha Rho Chi Letter", we wouldlike to define these publicationsand explain what we would liketo accomplish in each.

The Fraternity Magazine, "TheArchi", will be published in the fall ofeach year. The- magazine will con­tinue keeping the history of the frater­nity through the collection of themajor news events that happenthroughout the year. We would alsolike to present in each of The Archiarticles current to today' s businesspractices; this issue features an articleby Demetrios alum, Craig Johnson.

Knowing of Craig's work in estab­lishing a computer system for EdwardPinkney & Associates, we contactedhim with a request to write an article.We appreciate the tirr1e Craig took tocomplete the article and hope it willbe helpful to those who are consider­°ng computerization. Craig has usedThe Archi to have his ideas published,and you could do the same. You mayhave a special talent or area of exper­tise and would like to have your ideaspublished. We encourage you to con­tact us with your thoughts. You may

icantly reduced. And thirdly, we willactively persue our alumni organiza­tions to become involved in reconcil­ing their membership records withour database and vice-versa.

I would like to thank all of you whomake my office so personally reward­ing and interesting. I enjoy hearingfrom you-so please keep it up. Butdon't forget your check!

R. Wayne Burford, AlAWorthy Grand Associate Architect

be working on a unique project orrecently have completed a project andwish exposure for your office-let usknow and we will let Alpha RhoChi know.

We would like to produce a creativedocument, reflective of the designprofession. Look for exciting layoutsand creative use of color in upcomingissues of "The Archi".

I'll addition to "The Archi" therewill be two publications of the"Alpha Rho Chi Letter", a Winter anda Spring issue. These letters will benewsy, up-to-date events of the Chap­ters, Alumni and Alumni Organiza­tions and including information fromthe Grand Council. If you have newsitems and or pictures about yourselfor your group within Alpha Rho Chitake a few moments to let us know.

The next edition of the"Alpha RhoChi Letter" is scheduled for an earlyDecember publication. In addition tothe news we receive from you, it willfeature information concerning the1986 Alpha Rho Chi Convention inCalifornia. If you do have informa­tion you feel is newsworthy, please letus know by November 25, 1985.

Fraternally,Carol and John Thaler764 East 16th St.Houston, Texas 77008

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ALPHA RHO CHI FRATERNITYMASTER DIRECTORY­SPRING 1985THE GRAND COUNCIL

Worthy Grand Architect:John R. Ross. FAIA1151 Marsh St.San Luis Obispo. CA 93401(805) 543-6833 (Home)(805) 543-7757 (Business)

Worthy Grand Associate Architect:R. Wayne Burford. AlA3100 Weslayan Rd .. Suite 330Houston. TX 77027(713) 666-7830 (Home)(713) 840-7656 (Business)

Worthy Grand Estimator:William D. Bradford. AlA1525 Gregory StreetWilmette. IL 60091(312) 251-6929 (Home)(312) 644-3464 (Business)

Worthy Grand Scribe:Charles L. Nickel2101 St. James Ave .. Apt. #3Cincinnati. OH 45206(513) 751-1133 (Home)(513) 241-3000 (Business)

Grand Advisor:John B. FilipRD#5. Box 290Shavertown. PA 18708(717) 696-1453 (Home)(717) 288-1461 (Business)

Master Architect:I.M. PeiI. M. Pei and Partners600 Madison Ave.New York. NY 10022(212) 751-3122 (Business)

NATIONAL APPOINTMENTS

Grand Lecturer:Howard B. VanHeuklyn. AlA240 North Orange Grove Blvd.Pasadena. CA 91103(213) 796-7294 (Home)(213) 255-1581 (Business)

Regional Deputy (Central/South):Ted Siaweleski8065 El MundoHouston. TX 77054(713) 747-2249 (Home)(713) 523-6323 (Business)

Regional Deputy (Central/North):Position Vacant

Associate Archi Editor:John & Carol Thaler764 East 16th StreetHouston. Texas 77008(713) 864-3462 (Home)(713) 523-6323 (Business)

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Regional Deputy (West):Steven M. Redmond237C East 16th PlaceCosta Mesa. CA 92627(714) 631-6387 (Home)(714) 524-1661 (Business)

Regional Deputy (East):Philip Buckberg5423-212 Sheffield CourtAlexandria. VA 22311(703) 931-6364 (Home)(703) 827-0720 (Business)

ACTIVE CHAPTERS

Andronicus ChapterAlpha Rho Chi Fraternity7 I5 West 28th StreetLos Angeles, CA 90007Tel: (213) 745-8050WA: Ron Gross (213) 747-9029

Anthemios ChapterAlpha Rho Chi Fraternity1108 South First StreetChampaign, IL 61820Tel: (217) 384-9562WA: Marilyn Wysocki

Daedalus ChapterAlpha Rho Chi Fraternityc/o School of ArchitectureCALIFORNIA POLYTECHNIC

STATE UNIY.San Luis Obispo, CA 93407

Daphnis ChapterAlpha Rho Chi Fraternityc/o School of ArchitectureUNIVERSITY of ARKANSAS108 Vol Walker HallFayetteville, AR 72701WA: Elliot NeelTel: (501) 521-0808

Demetrios ChapterAlpha Rho Chi Fraternity214 East 16th StreetColumbus, OH 43201Tel: (614) 294-9177WA: Mike Roush

Heracleides ChapterAlpha Rho Chi Fraternityc/o College of ArchitectureUNIVERSITY of OKLAHOMA180 West BrooksNorman, OK 73019WA: Gary BremTel: (405) 360-0062

Iktinos ChapterAlpha Rho Chi Fraternityc/o School of ArchitectureUNIVERSITY of MICHIGAN2000 Bonisteel Blvd.Ann Arbor, MI 48109WA: Dan WhislerTel: (313) 769-0562

Metagenes ChapterAlpha Rho Chi Fraternity105 Lucas Drive, NEBlacksburg, VA 24060Tel: (703) 552-9775WA: Julie Kephart

Mnesicles ChapterAlpha Rho Chi Fraternity605 Ontario Street, SEMinneapolis, MN 55414Tel: (612) 331-7962WA: Tom Ferrazzi

Rhoecus ChapterAlpha Rho Chi Fraternityc/o Ann Juenger, WA1408 KentuckyLawrence, KS 66044Tel: (913) 841-5277

Vitruvius ChapterAlpha Rho Chi Fraternityc/o Dept. of Architecture206 Engineering, Unit CPENN STATE UNIVERSITYUniversity Park, PA 16802WA: Mary SudulTel: (814) 237-9191

Xenocles ChapterAlpha Rho Chi Fraternity402 SummitArlington. TX 76013Tel: (817) 265-4178WA: Vicki Wilcox

ALUMNI ORGANIZATIONS

AndronicusJames G. Mock, President1455 E. Broadway, Apt. # 107Glendale, CA 91205Tel: (818) 240-1321Bus: (818) 793-9119

AnthemiosJack W. Geiger, President810 South Wilke Rd.Palatine, IL 60067

CleisthenesRichard D. Jarvis12423 MullinsHouston, TX 77035Tel: (713) 728-2780Bus: (713) 529-5071

DaedalusSteven M. Redmond, President237 "C" East 16th PlaceCosta Mesa, eA 92627Tel: (714) 631-6387

DaphnisRandy Stocks, Representative1430 S. Kickapoo Ave.Springfield, MO 65804

DemetriosTimothy C. Ish. President1022-E Galliton Ct.Columbus, OH 43220Tel: (614) 459-4271

IktinosStephen P. Janick, Jr.Design Concepts Associates440 South Main St., Suite BAnn Arbor, MI 48104Tel: (313) 994-1333

MetagenesJames E. Lytle, Representative3421 Arnold LaneFalls Church, VA 22042Tel: (703) 573-4746

MnesiclesCraig Degendorfer, President2320 Quinwood LaneMinneapolis, MN 55441Tel: (612) 339-4752

VitruviusLarry E. Wolford, Jr., Pres.3404 Hartwell CourtFalls Church, VA 22042Tel: (703) 560-4893

XenoclesRonald L. Grogan, President2808 Ash ParkFort Worth, TX 76118Tel: (817) 589-0486

COLONIES

AppollodorusAlpha Rho Chi Fraternityc/o Stephen W. Schram20 II S. W. 9th TerraceGainesville. FL 32601Tel: (904) 375-7106

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Alpha Rho Chi is a national professional fraternity limiting its membership to students of architecture and the allied arts. It was founded at the Universities ofillinois and Michigan on Apr'1 11, 1914, to organize and unite in fellowship the architectural students in the universities and colleges of America and tocombine their efforts so as to promote the artistic, scientific and practical efficiency of the younger members of the professibn. Alpha Rho Chi is one of thirty­four national and international fraternities wh~ch consolidated into the Professional Fraternity Association (PFA) in Indianapolis, Indiana in 1977.