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National Convention Personnel

 

The following information outlines the contributions of Alpha chapter brothers in the operation of National Convention.
 

Denotes Committee Chair

*Denotes Honorary Member

 

1922 - Oklahoma State University

A. Frank Martin, Grand President

William A. Scroggs, Presiding Grand President / National Editor

Raymond D. Shannon, Grand 1st Vice President

Clyde D. Haston, Grand 2nd Vice President

Clayton E. Soule, Grand Secretary

Carl A. Stevens, Grand Treasurer

 

1923 - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Dick Hurst, Grand Secretary

Asher Hendrickson, Grand Treasurer

William A. Scroggs, National Editor

Delegate Committee Seated As
Harry Kugel Finance Alpha
William A. Scroggs Ritual Alpha (Natl. Editor)
Bohumil Jehlicka Revision of Constitution Alpha
Loren McKee None Beta
Bohumil Makovsky None Gamma
Louis M. Calavan Finance Epsilon
  Publications Epsilon
  Necroloty Epsilon

 

1926 - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Arthur Harvey, Grand 2nd Vice President

William A. Scroggs, Grand Secretary

Delegate Committee Seated As
Clarence Breedlove None Alpha
William A. Scroggs Ritual Grand Secretary

 

1927 - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

William A. Scroggs, Grand Secretary

 

1929 - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Bohumil Makovsky, Grand President

William A. Scroggs, Grand Secretary

 

1932 - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

No information available

 

1935 - Indianapolis, Indiana

No information available

 

1937 - Denver, Colorado

No information available

 

1939 - University of Cincinnati

No information available

 

1941 - Oregon State University

William A. Scroggs, Grand 2nd Vice President

A. Frank Martin, National Executive Secretary

Delegate Committee Seated As
Max Mitchell Districts Alpha
  Jurisdiction Alpha
  Programs Alpha
Charles T. Paul History and Traditions Alpha
  Resolutions Alpha
  Ritual Alpha
Melbern Nixon Resolutions Alpha
R. Gordon Burrows Regalia Alpha
Byron E. Gray None Alpha
A. Frank Martin Jurisdiction Natl. Exec. Secretary
  Grand Chapter Natl. Exec. Secretary
  Ways and Means Natl. Exec. Secretary
  History and Traditions Natl. Exec. Secretary
  Credentials Natl. Exec. Secretary
William A. Scroggs Corporation Grand 2nd Vice Pres.
  Expansion Grand 2nd Vice Pres.
Bohumil Makovsky Corporation Past Grand President
  Jurisdiction Past Grand President
  Nominations Past Grand President

 

1947 - Oklahoma State University

William A. Scroggs, Grand 1st Vice President

Dr. Max Mitchell, Grand 2nd Vice President

A. Frank Martin, National Executive Secretary

 

1949 - University of Colorado

Dr. Max Mitchell, Grand President

A. Frank Martin, National Executive Secretary

 

1951 - Indiana University

A. Frank Martin, National Executive Secretary

 

1953 - Texas Tech University

A. Frank Martin, National Executive Secretary

 

1955 - Ohio State University

A. Frank Martin, National Executive Secretary

Delegate Committee Seated As
John Reber Resolutions Alpha
C. Marshall Metze Ways and Means Alpha
  Natl. Scrapbook Contest  
Edward Hallbeck Regalia Advisor
  Credentials Advisor

 

1957 - University of Utah

A. Frank Martin, National Executive Secretary

Delegate Committee Seated As
H. Ben Hughes Ways and Means Alpha
Jerry Sutton History and Traditions Delta
A. Frank Martin Credentials Sponsor (Natl. Ex. Sec.)
William A. Scroggs Special Committee* Sponsor (Hon. Gr. Pres.)

* Scroggs's Special Committee created the Founder's Trophy
 

1959 - Florida State University

A. Frank Martin, National Executive Secretary

Delegate Committee Seated As
David Whorton Ways and Means Alpha
Dick Mears Ritual Sponsor / Beta proxy
Hiram Henry Ways and Means Sponsor

 

1961 - Wichita State University

A. Frank Martin, National Executive Secretary

Delegate Committee Seated As
Mike Fulton Publications Alpha
Don Quimby None Beta
Hiram Henry Resolutions Sponsor (Dist. VI Gov.)

 

1963 - University of Arizona

A. Frank Martin, National Executive Secretary

Delegate Committee Seated As
Allen Mitchell Appeals Alpha

 

1965 - Indiana University

Robert H. Rubin (Alpha Honorary), National Executive Secretary

Delegate Committee Seated As
Warren Sager Ways and Means Alpha
Wayne Bennett None Beta Theta
Bill Whitaker None Gamma Xi

 

1967 - Texas Christian University

Robert H. Rubin (Alpha Honorary), National Executive Secretary

Delegate Committee Seated As
Donn Vorse Ritual Alpha
Bill Wheeler None Eta
Wayne Jones None Delta Chi
Melbern Nixon History and Traditions Advisor (Dist. V Gov.)
Albert Lynd* Credentials Advisor

 

1969 - Oklahoma State University

Elbert Wells, KKPsi Convention Coordinator

Robert H. Rubin (Alpha Honorary), National Executive Secretary

Delegate Committee Seated As
Larry Beeby Nominations Alpha
Joe Jameson None Eta
Max Mitchell Appeals Advisor
Albert Lynd* Credentials Advisor

 

1971 - University of Michigan

Melbern Nixon, Grand Secretary-Treasurer

Robert H. Rubin (Alpha Honorary), National Executive Secretary

Delegate Committee Seated As
Robert Spinks Programs Alpha
W. L. Whaley None Delta
Kent Taylor None Epsilon Sigma
Mike Phelan Student Advisory MAL - District VI
Melbern Nixon Ways and Means Advisor (Grand Sec-Treas)
Albert Lynd* Ritual and Regalia Advisor (Dist. VI Gov.)

 

1973 - University of Connecticut

Melbern Nixon, Grand 2nd Vice President

Robert H. Rubin (Alpha Honorary), National Executive Secretary

Delegate Committee Seated As
George Haines - Iota Ways and Means Alpha
Melbern Nixon Programs Advisor (Grand 2nd VP)

 

1975 - University of Houston

Melbern Nixon, Grand 1st Vice President

W. Frank Evans, National Executive Secretary

Delegate Committee Seated As
Keith Smith Jurisdiction Alpha
Danny Wood None Beta
Curtis Burns None Epsilon Lambda
Melbern Nixon Expansion Advisor (Grand 1st VP)

 

1977 - University of California - Los Angeles

Melbern Nixon, Grand President

Thomas F. Sirridge (Alpha Honorary), National Executive Secretary

Delegate Committee Seated As
Curtis Burns History and Traditions Alpha
Stephen Trifiletti Expansion Beta
Anthony Goodman Ritual and Regalia Epsilon Iota

 

1979 - Georgia Institute of Technology

Thomas F. Sirridge (Alpha Honorary), National Executive Secretary

Delegate Committee Seated As
Rocky Brown Programs Alpha
Don Admire None Delta
Alex Stephens Expansion Epsilon Rho
Gilbert Harding Student Advisory MAL - District VI
  History and Traditions NSAC Advisor

 

1981 - University of Cincinnati

Thomas F. Sirridge (Alpha Honorary), National Executive Secretary

Delegate Committee Seated As
Joe Fitzpatrick Ways and Means Alpha
Steve Nelson Convention Site Beta
Don Howard Programs Epsilon Kappa
Danny Letourneau Procedural Review Alpha
Thomas F. Sirridge* Jurisdiction Advisor (Natl. Ex. Sec.)

 

1983 - Texas Tech University

Thomas F. Sirridge (Alpha Honorary), National Executive Secretary

Delegate Committee Seated As
Michael Briggs - Delta Ritual and Regalia Alpha

 

1985 - University of Kansas

David E. Solomon (Alpha Honorary), National Executive Director

Delegate Committee Seated As
Lyle Harter Expansion Alpha
Stan Murray Student Advisory Vice Pres. - District VI
David E. Solomon* Ways and Means Consultant

 

1987 - University of Michigan

David E. Solomon (Alpha Honorary), National Executive Director

Delegate Committee Seated As
Dale Croston Programs Alpha
Steve Nelson Jurisdiction Delta
Joel Decker Publications Delta Delta
  Student Advisory MAL - Southwest Dist.

 

1989 - Oklahoma State University

Steve Nelson, National Member-at-Large

Dale Croston, KKPsi Convention Coordinator

David E. Solomon (Alpha Honorary), National Executive Director

Delegate Committee Seated As
Joel Decker Convention Site Alpha
Kerri Roberts Alumni Affairs Delta
Timothy Gee Programs Epsilon Xi
Steve Nelson Student Advisory Advisor (Natl. MAL)

 

1991 - University of Maryland

Steve Nelson, National Member-at-Large

David E. Solomon (Alpha Honorary), National Executive Director

Delegate Committee Seated As
Timothy Gee History and Traditions Alpha
Dwayne Cartmell Programs Alpha Psi
Dale Croston Alumni Affairs Gamma Theta
Steve Nelson Alumni Affairs Advisor
  Student Advisory Advisor (Natl. MAL)

 

1993 - Purdue University

David E. Solomon (Alpha Honorary), National Executive Director

Delegate Committee Seated As
Robbie Walters Ritual and Regalia Alpha
Marvin Walters Jurisdiction Alpha Rho
Dale Croston Music Education Gamma Theta

 

1995 - Orlando, Florida

David E. Solomon (Alpha Honorary), National Executive Director

Delegate Committee Seated As
Sandy Hunt Jurisdiction Alpha
Keith Hovey Publications Zeta Sigma
Steve Nelson History and Traditions Advisor (SWD Gov.)
  Joint Alumni Task Force SWD Governor
Dixie Mosier-Greene* Joint Alumni Task Force NHQ Administrator

 

1997 - Scottsdale, Arizona

Dale Croston, National Alumnus-at-Large

Lt. Col. Alan Bonner (Alpha Honorary), National Executive Director

Delegate Committee Seated As
Holly Peters History and Traditions Alpha
David Beck Nominations Alpha Tau
Steve Nelson History and Traditions Advisor (SWD Gov.)
Dale Croston Chapter Leadership Natl. Alum. at Large

 

1999 - St. Louis, Missouri

Lt. Col. Alan Bonner (Alpha Honorary), National Executive Director

Delegate Committee Seated for
Stanton Ingram History and Traditions Alpha
Steve Nelson History and Traditions Advisor (SWD Gov.)
Dale Croston NAA Board SWD Director

 

2001 - Corpus Christi, Texas

Lt. Col. Alan Bonner (Alpha Honorary), National Executive Director

Delegate Committee Seated As
Nick Nerren Ritual and Regalia Alpha
Brandi Douglas Colonization Theta Rho
Steve Nelson History and Traditions Advisor
Col. Alan Bonner* Ways and Means Advisor (Natl. Ex. Dir.)
Dale Croston NAA Board SWD Director

 

2003 - Norfolk, Virginia

Lt. Col. Alan Bonner (Alpha Honorary), National Executive Director

Delegate Committee Seated As
Sam Chilton History and Traditions Alpha
Jeff Dunn Colonization Delta
Dale Croston NAA Board SWD Director

 

2005 - Lexington, Kentucky

Lt. Col. Alan Bonner (Alpha Honorary), National Executive Director

Delegate Committee Seated As
Chris Vick Ritual and Regalia Alpha
Chelsea Bullard Jurisdiction Delta Alpha
Joe Panzer Membership Epsilon Epsilon
Clinton Wieden History and Traditions President - SWD
  Student Advisory President - SWD
Holly Tetreault Resolutions MAL - SWD
  Student Advisory MAL - SWD

 

2007 - Orlando, Florida

Adam Cantley (Alpha Honorary), Natl. VP for Student Affairs

Lt. Col. Alan Bonner (Alpha Honorary), National Executive Director

Delegate Committee Seated As
Clinton Wieden Ritual and Regalia Alpha
Joe Panzer History and Traditions Gamma Zeta
Austin Ambrose Colonization Epsilon Zeta