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The Beginning of a Colony

n Spring of 2001, NWOSU extended invitations to all national men’s greek fraternities, asking if their organization would be interested in colonizing NWOSU’s Alva campus. First contact with Acacia Fraternity happened when Chad Dimmick contacted us and took a group of guys out to eat.

In the Summer of 2002, International Headquarters contacted Travis Biaggi in order to ascertain if it would be possible for them to send a couple of representatives to the NWOSU Alva campus during the fall semester of 2002. Later that year, in September, leadership consultants Blake Hutchinson and Nick Churchill arrive at NWOSU and immediately began to plan events to fire up interest. They arranged a cookout with the UCO chapter, and they also planned several sporting events (basketball, flag-football, etc.). They continued to host various events and planned luncheons with prospective pledges. After bids were extended, 16 guys put their signatures into the pledge book. Eleven men were inducted as actives, and one (Travis Biaggi) as an honorary member to serve as the chapter advisor.

From Colony to Chapter

pproximately 150 well-wishers, including undergraduates and their dates, alumni, parents and International Council members, joined together on November 13, 2004, at a chartering banquet to celebrate Acacia’s 93rd installation. Acacians were honored by the attendance of NWOSU President Dr. Paul B.Beran, as well as the mayor of Alva, The Honorable Arden Chaffee.Representing Acacia International Fraternity were Past President George F. Patterson, Jr., International First Vice President Barry F. Baxter and International Treasurer Robert E. Roberson – as well as Acacia Executive Director Darold W. Larson and Assistant Executive Director Keith M. Bushey. The charge was given by Brother Patterson.The Fraternity also honored Chapter Advisor Travis Biaggi with an Order of Pythagoras for his dedication and hard work in directing the colony through its infancy. - "Triad" Winter 2005