Outstanding Convention

Award Type
Awards of Excellence – Association
Award Category
Outstanding Convention
Total annual association budget
Over $750,000
Name:
Conclave 2015
Describe the organization/company and its purpose:
Established January 10, 1899, at Illinois Wesleyan University, Tau Kappa Epsilon is a men’s international
social fraternity with more than 272,000 initiated members and over 250 chapters across North America.
Tau Kappa Epsilon aspires to build Better Men for a Better World through the honest convictions of
Love, Charity and Esteem.
Describe the individual's projects and/or successes:
Conclave is Tau Kappa Epsilon’s biennial convention held during odd-numbered years. The four-day,
three-night event includes the election of the Fraternity’s executive council, voting session on governing
rules and policies, educational courses covering personal and professional development, a community
service day, and of course, the celebration of fraternity, chapter and individual accomplishments.
This past summer’s event was the Fraternity’s 58th Biennial Conclave and took place in New Orleans,
only days before the 10-year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. The goal of this convention was to bring
members and friends of the Fraternity together to celebrate accomplishments, educate members and
prepare for the future.
With more than 750 members, friends and family in attendance, this biennium’s event was one of the
largest in history. A parade through the French Quarter and cruise on the Mississippi River left all those
in attendance with an unforgettable experience. The following morning, members got up early to serve
the greater New Orleans community by working in food banks, painting school walls, restoring damaged
homes, repairing local parks and recycling those memorable beads from Bourbon Street. On the final
night, the Fraternity announced the fulfillment of it’s five-year, $1 million pledge to St. Jude Children’s
Research Hospital—the goal was accomplished in only four years.
This event served as the epitome of our brotherhood and was strongly consistent with our values,
missions and goals.
Social Media Links
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Conclave 2015 in Review
On February 17, 1907, Clyde M. Leach as Prytanis and Orrie
Reeser as Grammateus of the Alpha chapter met in Leach’s room in
the chapter house at 801 N. Main Street and held the first Conclave
of the Grand Chapter with representatives from neighboring TKE
chapters in attendance. With the exception of the position of Grand
Hegemon not being established until the 1951 Conclave, the first
group of Grand Officers was elected with Lester M. Martin being
named Grand Prytanis.
That was more than 108 years ago. Since then, Conclave has
grown to an event that brings people from around TKE Nation
to one central area to partake in a four-day, three-night celebration
of Fraternity, chapter and individual accomplishments. While you
might have heard about structured educational programming and
a steamboat ride on the Mississippi, there were a number of other
events that made this Conclave experience one for the ages.
For starters, Past Grand Prytanis Bob Barr passed a larger than
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life gavel to newly elected Grand Prytanis Rod Talbot, who graciously accepted the parting gift with a chuckle. And we can’t forget
to talk about the honorary initiation of Fraters Johnny Quinn and
EJ Snyder—men of sterling character and staunch uprightness. We
were extremely excited to welcome these men into the Fraternity
as we have with other honorary initiates such as Steve Forbes, Roy
Jones, Jr., Danny Thomas and Aaron Rodgers.
Also deserving of recognition is Frater Brad Bohannan
from the Delta-Lambda chapter at the University of Central
Missouri. Frater Bohannan graciously opened his bars “Spirits on
Bourbon” and “Turtle Bay” to serve as receptions for Life Loyal
Tekes, TKE Leadership Academy graduates and other groups
within the Fraternity. There was even a celebrity sighting when
Hoda Kotb from NBC’s Today was caught posing for a picture
in front of Spirits on Bourbon. What’s even better? Tau Kappa
Epsilon had a perfectly positioned banner in the background. We
consider ourselves to be slightly famous now.
All jokes aside, Conclave was a truly remarkable experience.
The city of New Orleans was an excellent host. As they looked
back on a decade since Hurricane Katrina’s destructive wake, the
city welcomed the Fraternity. We were honored to have been able
to give back to the greater New Orleans community through a
series of service projects. Being able to see firsthand the catastrophe that was left from Katrina gave members a meaningful look on
the world outside of their community. And for their hospitality and
warmth, we are extremely appreciative.
If you’re reading this magazine and didn’t have the chance to
attend Conclave, we hope you find someone to talk to about their
experience, because nothing we can say and none of the images we
share can accurately convey the greatness of the event. However,
the pages that follow will serve as a glimpse as we take a look at
Conclave 2015 in review.
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Conclave 2015:Your Greatest Fraternity Experience
When a recorded video of Frater Mark Romig, Past Grand
Prytanis of Tau Kappa Epsilon and current voice of the New
Orleans Saints, came on screen during the Grand Inaugural of
Conclave 2013 in Washington, D.C., many younger and older individuals alike gazed at the silver-haired man with a look of confusion. The video, shot on a clear day on the edge of a waterfront
with skyscrapers in the background, didn’t give anything away. It
wasn’t until the voice on the screen dropped the line that triggered
a reaction: “I know you’re having a good time in D.C., but in 2015
you’ll be right here in the city of New Orleans!”
The crowd roared. Tau Kappa Epsilon was heading back to
New Orleans for the seventh time for its 58th Biennial Conclave.
Fast forward two years later, the show was ready to start at the
New Orleans Downtown Marriott, only blocks away from Jackson
Square and the Mississippi River.
When the doors to the first session opened, the tone was set.
A perfectly orchestrated ritual included a stirring speech by Chief
Executive Officer Donald E. Aldrich and the initiation of Johnny
Quinn, U.S. Olympian, and EJ Snyder, Army veteran and star of
Discovery Channel’s “Naked and Afraid.” EJ delivered a powerful
message on the importance of family and fraternity following his
initiation while Johnny Quinn spoke about a winner’s mindset and
the importance of determination. Each speech proved to leave an
impression as each new initiate was contacted by Frater Dylan John
of the Lambda-Upsilon chapter at Georgia Southern to create a
video that could be shared with potential new members. Days later,
each of the newly initiated Fraters did just as they were asked.
With many great memories made in only the first few hours
of the event, the remaining days were set to be unforgettable.
Sure enough, Conclave was just that. While friends and family
partook in a visit to the World War II Museum, collegiates and
alumni attended a number of educational sessions ranging from
“Rush Through the Ages” to “The 10th Paragraph–Secretism in
the Brotherhood.” By the end of the sessions, Tekes were better
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prepared to take on their campus.
To relax from an educational day, Frater Dennis Buckwheat
Perry, 44-year Professional Staffer and TKE Rush Legend, gave a
stirring speech before leading a parade through the French Quarter.
International Sweethearts Heather Flynn and Mio White accompanied Buckwheat through the streets on a Mardi Gras-themed float.
And hundreds, maybe thousands, of beads were flung into the
streets as hundreds of Tekes and friends of the Fraternity paraded.
Onlookers in cafes and shops asked what the celebration was for,
and one individual responded the only way he knew how, “Tau
Kappa Epsilon—the greatest fraternity in the world.”
After several blocks, the parade came to an end, but that didn’t
mean the celebration was ready to end. The Steamboat Natchez was
ready to launch for a two-hour cruise on the Mississippi River along
the banks of New Orleans’ most well-known areas. Following the
two-hour trip, a picturesque view of the sunset casting a series of
colors on the New Orleans skyline served as a perfect ending to the
second day of Conclave.
The third day marked an opportunity to give back to the
greater New Orleans community. Tekes and non-Tekes participated
in one of six community service projects led by a local volunteer
organization. From painting school walls to chopping overgrown
shrubbery and everything in between, our members made a meaningful impact on the still-recovering city of New Orleans.
Later that day, as though the four-day, three-night event had
just started, it was time for the Grand Inaugural, the closing session of the Fraternity’s largest gathering. To start the night off, Tau
Kappa Epsilon announced its year early fulfillment of its $1 million,
five-year pledge to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Abby, a St.
Jude cancer survivor, shared her story on stage and left with a warm
applause. The hours of fundraising and the countless number of
requests for donations were worth it to see this strong, young woman
beat cancer.
Afterward, chapter and individual accomplishments were
recognized. Mio White was officially introduced as Tau Kappa Epsilon’s newest International Sweetheart. Frater Shaun Taylor from the
Xi-Omega chapter at Virginia Tech received the highest Top Teke
Individual award, and the Epsilon chapter at Iowa State University
was presented the highest Top TKE Chapter award. Frater Mike
Peck from the Upsilon-Delta chapter at Saginaw Valley State University received the top Volunteer of the Year award.
Later, following the Past Grand Prytanis, Fraternity for Life
and Order of the Golden Eagle awards, the 2015–17 Grand Council
was brought on stage and then Grand Prytanis Rod Talbot took the
lectern.
It was a special night and was further sparked by an announcement that the Fraternity would return to New Orleans in 2017 for
its 59th Biennial Conclave.
A city that has been a tremendous host for seven Conclaves is
set to host its eighth. As members of Tau Kappa Epsilon look to
capitalize on a new biennium, New Orleans will be waiting for our
return. While the spirit of renewal and rebirth governs the city, Tau
Kappa Epsilon is governed by our members’ ambition to be leaders
on campus and in the community.
Like clockwork, members and friends of the Fraternity will
migrate to New Orleans in two years time. Until then, every day is
a new opportunity. Grand Prytanis Rod Talbot said in his Spirit of
the Fraternity Address, “While the path ahead may be daunting for
others, a significant opportunity arises for TKE. We have a strong
foundation from which to grow, but we must return to our roots
and the true spirit of why TKE was founded in order to move forward.” At no other time in our history is it more critical we return
to our humble beginnings. And when those days dwindle down to
zero and ritual takes place to start Conclave 2017, we expect every
member to look back on the past biennium with pride. We have
an opportunity to grow our brotherhood. New Orleans has the
opportunity to escape the shadows of Katrina. We all have an opportunity. Now it’s time to take advantage of our circumstance.
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2015-2017
GRAND COUNCIL
Rod Talbot
Grand Prytanis
Christopher Hanson
Grand Epiprytanis
Ted Bereswill
Grand Grammateus
Dr. James Hickey
Grand Crysophylos
Brian Montgomery
Grand Histor
Fredrick T. Jacobi
Grand Hypophetes
Ryan Vescio
Grand Pylortes
Anthony F. Clemens
Grand Hegemon
New Grand OFFICERS Elected at 58th Conclave
Tau Kappa Epsilon’s 2015–17 Grand Council was warmly
welcomed on stage during the Grand Inaugural at Conclave on
Sunday night. The slating committee was selected during opening ritual on Thursday evening and tasked with the responsibility
of listening to timed speeches by Tekes hopeful to serve on the
Grand Council. The slating committee then provided their recommendations to the Grand Chapter for approval. After discussion
by the Grand Chapter, each position as slated was approved by the
Grand Chapter.
Highlights from the event include Frater Ryan J. Vescio’s
selection to serve in the position of Grand Pylortes after serving
as Judiciary Chair during the 2013–15 biennium and Frater Rod
Talbot being named Grand Prytanis.
Following Conclave, Tau Kappa Epsilon’s Collegiate Advisory Committee selected Frater Jonah Griego from the Tau-Psi
chapter at the University of West Florida to serve as the Collegiate
Advisory Committee Chairman, thus naming him as a member of
the Grand Council.
The two Grand Council At-Large positions will be filled
in early October at the Grand Council’s first retreat in Orlando,
Florida.
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The 2015–17 jeweled Grand Council is as follows:
Rod Talbot, Grand Prytanis
Beta-Chi, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Christopher Hanson, Grand Epiprytanis
Alpha-Pi, The George Washington University
Ted Bereswill, Grand Grammateus
Gamma-Upsilon, University of Texas at Austin
Dr. James Hickey, Grand Crysophylos
Zeta-Alpha, Wagner College
Brian Montgomery, Grand Histor
Gamma-Upsilon, University of Texas at Austin
Fredrick T. “Fritz” Jacobi, Grand Hypophetes
Lambda-Alpha, University of South Florida
Ryan Vescio, Grand Pylortes
Rho-Omega, University of South Carolina
Read more about the Grand Council at
Anthony F. Clemens, Grand Hegemon
Nu-Mu, University of South Alabama
tke.org/grandcouncil
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House Rebuilding
Food Bank
The damage left by Hurricane Katrina is still evident in many neighborhoods throughout New Orleans. Volunteers helped restore or build
houses in a revitalized neighborhood. This project was great for heavy
lifters, painters and builders.
Nearly 800,000 people in Louisiana are food insecure and have limited access to nutritionally
adequate meals and snacks for an active, healthy lifestyle. Volunteers for this project helped
separate, organize and pack meals for less fortunate families at a local food bank in the greater
New Orleans community.
School Restoration
Summer school is in session. Volunteers for this project worked to prepare
a public school for the upcoming school year. Tasks included helping with
classroom set-up/breakdown, painting and cleaning, library assembly, and
groundskeeping.
Conclave Service Day ... Giving Back to Nola
Mardi Gras Bead Recycling
The thousands of beads that make their way to Bourbon
Street don’t just evaporate. Individuals who volunteered
for this project worked in a warehouse to help recycle
Mardi Gras beads, which in turn are used to provide employment opportunities to people with mental disabilities.
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PARK BEAUTIFICATION
Tekes who signed up for this project volunteered in
New Orleans parks to help plant, prune, mulch and
paint. It was great for those who liked to get their
hands dirty and really see the fruits of their labor.
Ten years removed from the landing of Hurricane Katrina, the
destruction caused by the storm still looms large over the greater
New Orleans community. Everlasting, the rebuilding process has
been a steady course in an effort to reclaim the city’s image. In the
process, the people of NOLA have continued to solidify their reputation of unwavering, unfettered resiliency.
As Tau Kappa Epsilon held its 58th Biennial Conclave in the
Crescent City, we thought it was time to help out in the building.
On the third day of
Conclave, more than
400 attendees participated in a morning of
community service led
by Network Voluntours, a service project
program that partners
with nonprofits in the
greater New Orleans
community to organize
hundreds of visiting
volunteers.
Frater Ziyad
Bannourah of the
Gamma-Kappa
chapter at Indiana
University spent his
morning restoring a house in the Harmony Oaks community—an
area once known as the Magnolia Projects prior to Katrina. “It was
a great experience to be able to help out such a well-known area of
New Orleans,” says Ziyad. “When you stepped into the site, you
could see the destruction from Hurricane Katrina is still evident
and how much it meant for the people wanting to rebuild their city
again.”
While Ziyad spent his morning removing debris from homes,
others volunteered at city parks, local schools, food banks and bead
sorting depots. TKE Senior Operations Specialist Gabe Espinosa
was one of the individuals who volunteered at a bead sorting station. “When you think of community service, you typically think of
food bands and park cleanups, but we spent our morning organizing beads so they could be recycled and used for other events in the
French Quarter. This prevents a continuous stream of beads from
being produced, which cuts down on the amount of garbage New
Orleans has to handle.”
The service project ended up being one of the many highlights
Tekes and non-Tekes alike were able to experience. With so many
individuals taking the opportunity to help the New Orleans community, roughly 1,200 hours of community service were completed
in the morning alone.
“It was hard work, but it paid off when you could actually see
how your efforts impacted the community,” says Ziyad. “I look
forward to doing more community work back home in order to
positively affect the area I live in.”
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2015 CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE INDUCTEES
Ted Bereswill
Robert O. Kincart
CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE
History
The first time TKE reached out to distinguished alumni for advice
and involvement was in 1978 when Grand Prytanis Dr. William V.
Muse established the Grand Prytanis Advisory Committee. The chair
of that committee was our esteemed alumnus and former President
of the United States, Ronald Reagan. Frater Reagan called on several
other notable alumni from across the country to assemble and
consider involvement in the Fraternity, resulting in an unparalleled
level of engagement in several facets concerning the growth of Tau
Kappa Epsilon. This new beginning was momentous for the good of
the Fraternity. It warranted our appreciation for the spirited willingness of those Fraters who came together in 1978.
Tau Kappa Epsilon has grandfathered the members of our
1978 Grand Prytanis Advisory Committee as the first Circle of
Excellence members. At each biennial Conclave since 2007, TKE
has inducted new members into our Circle of Excellence. The year
of a member’s induction is listed and from time to time, inductions
occur in a more local setting.
Purpose
The Tau Kappa Epsilon Circle of Excellence is a group of
Tekes who have achieved the highest level of professional success
in their chosen field of endeavor. These men have been recognized
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by their peers for extraordinary achievement. Tau Kappa Epsilon
has established the Circle to recognize these Fraters, welcome their
input on the activities of the Fraternity and Foundation, and invite
them to aid in the development of our next generation of TKE
leaders whenever and however possible.
The Circle of Excellence is a genuine and heartfelt expression
of Tau Kappa Epsilon that might be summarized in these four
words: “Job well done, Frater.” Members are a source of pride and
inspiration for the current collegiates of our more than 250 chapters
as well as for all alumni of Tau Kappa Epsilon.
James Burmeister
.
Don LaFerla
Wm. Diepenbrock, Jr.
Robert Planck, PGP
Ted Bereswill (Gamma-Upsilon, University of Texas at Austin)
Houston, Texas – Retired Vice President, Oracle Corporation,
North American Sales
James Burmeister (Xi, Washington University-St. Louis)
St. Louis, Missouri – Former Director of Commencement,
Washington University
William Diepenbrock, Jr. (Delta-Zeta, Southeast Missouri State)
St. Louis, Missouri – Financial Advisor; Former EVP/COO,
Guaranty Trust Company
Richard C. Ernest (Beta-Mu, Bucknell University)
Lake Forest, Illinois – Retired President, Crown Metal Manufacturing Company
Dick Gettinger (Delta-Zeta, Southeast Missouri State University)
Chesterfield, Missouri – Retired Vice President, International
Richard C. Ernest
Dick Gettinger
Fr. W. Patrick Resen
Gregory Woodson
Finance & Administration, Nestle Corp.
Robert O. Kincart (Alpha-Beta, Ohio University)
Lakeland, Florida – President, ACT Environmental & Infrastructure, Inc.
Don LaFerla (Delta-Zeta, Southeast Missouri State University)
Carthage, Missouri – Retired Technology Executive, CTO
Liggett & Platt
Robert Planck, PGP (Epsilon-Omicron, University of Houston)
Houston, Texas – President, Independent Marketing Alliance
Fr. W. Patrick Resen (Gamma-Gamma, Univ. of Texas-El Paso)
Jefferson City, Tennessee – Pastor, Diocese of Knoxville
Gregory Woodson (Beta-Sigma, Univ. of Southern California)
Incline Village, Nevada – Former VP, Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer, Colgate-Palmolive Company
Circle of Excellence Induction & Networking
At each Conclave, extraordinary Fraters are inducted into the
Circle of Excellence in a private ceremony. These Fraters have
an opportunity to share their TKE story as well as receive their
recognition. 2015 Circle of Excellence inductees included a Past
Grand Prytanis, two Chairman Emerti from the TKE Educational
Foundation, a Grand Council member, new TEF Board of Directors members, as well as multiple very talented business leaders.
In addition to the Circle of Excellence induction, Fraters at Conclave were provided an opportunity to network and interact directly
with these successful men. Inductees shared their wisdom, professional and personal advice, and their business cards with hundreds
of collegiate Tekes in attendance.
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Everything in the Chili’s Care Center is child-friendly and decorated with bright,
happy colors (top left). Using MRI technology (right), St. Jude doctors are able to
get the images they need to perform conformal radiation therapy to successfully
treat cancer without harming normal growth and development in patients.
Tau Kappa Epsilon FULFILLS ITS Five-Year,
$1 Million Pledge to St. Jude a Year Early
Four years ago at Conclave 2011 in San Antonio, Texas, Tau
Kappa Epsilon publicly announced on stage that the Fraternity had
committed to a five-year, $1 million pledge to St. Jude Children’s
Research Hospital. As a result, the Fraternity would name the MRI
facility in the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Chili’s Care
Center in Memphis, Tennessee.
The announcement was cause for an overwhelming amount
of cheer among a revitalized effort to give to the children of St.
Jude, and then give even more. Following word of the Fraternity’s
remarkable pledge, an influx of events took place across the nation.
From 30-hour bike riding events (Upsilon-Iota, IUPUI) to 80-hour
trampoline jumpathons (Epsilon-Sigma, Central Oklahoma), Fraters
of all ages were eager to host events on campus, in the community
and by any other means to help the cause—namely, wild beards.
Tau Kappa Epsilon and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
teamed up to hold No Shave for St. Jude Kids throughout the cold
days of November. For the month, we encouraged our members
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to let their facial hair run rampant and unbridled in support of the
children of St. Jude. Before long, #Beards4StJude took off on social
media and the results were nothing short of amazing. Events like
these proved the ability to have fun while supporting a truly remarkable cause.
When beards and mustaches weren’t the center of conversation, Tekes were joining together in communities across North
America to participate in the annual St. Jude Walk/Run to End
Childhood Cancer. And while the name of the event varied every
year, our support was unyielding. In raising $45,000 in 2013 and
more than $80,000 in 2014, the Fraternity proved to be a major supporter of St. Jude.
Since 1978, when Tau Kappa Epsilon first partnered with St.
Jude, collegiate and alumni members of the Fraternity have worked
diligently to support the lifesaving efforts of the hospital launched
by Frater Danny Thomas from the Gamma-Nu chapter at the
University of Toledo.
“There’s a unifying bond that grows
from young men working together for
community service to others that will keep
them together for the rest of their lives,”
Danny noted during a 1978 interview
for THE TEKE. “And when they work
for something as important as saving the
lives of children, that experience can’t be
equaled.”
The unifying bond as described by
Frater Danny Thomas was evident from
2011–2015 and allowed the Offices of the
Grand Chapter to make a shocking announcement.
Following a stirring speech from a
patient from St. Jude, Abby, and her father
during Conclave, Chief Executive Officer
Donald E. Aldrich and Grand Prytanis Bob
Barr announced the Fraternity’s accomplishment in achieving its five-year, $1 million pledge for St. Jude Children’s Research
Hospital—an entire year early!
The check—signed, unsealed and
hand-delivered—prompted another standing ovation that mirrored the announcement made four years prior in San Antonio.
Retweets, shares, and likes on Facebook,
Twitter and Instagram echoed the sensation
in the grand ballroom of the New Orleans
Marriott. The Spirit of the Fraternity was
on full display.
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AWARDS
Order of the Golden Eagle
Timothy J. Murphy (Omicron, The Ohio State University) 
Herbert L. Songer (Alpha-Upsilon, Fort Hays State University) 
Charles J. Trabold (Kappa-Kappa, Monmouth University)
Grand Prytanis Award
Donald E. Aldrich (Rho-Upsilon, Franklin College) 
Bruce B. Melchert (Beta-Theta, Univ. of Missouri-Columbia) 

Teke Alumnus of the Year
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Glenn D. Chambers (Delta-Lambda, Univ. of Central Missouri)
Ronald L. Reeves (Theta-Omicron, Adrian College)
Advisor Hall of Fame
Bob Foley (Tau, Oregon State University)
Chris Grasso (Alpha-Tau, Drexel University) 
Steve Hancock (Pi-Delta, Univ. of Alabama at Birmingham)
TEF - Fraternity for Life Award
Donald A. Campbell, Jr. (Delta-Epsilon, Cleveland State Univ.) 
Donald R. Tapia (Sigma-Theta, St. Leo University) 
Excellence in Education Award
Glen W. Bridges (Iota-Upsilon, University of West Alabama)
Medal of Excellence Award
Donald E. Aldrich (Rho-Upsilon, Franklin College)
Robert E. Smith (Zeta-Tau, Shippensburg University) 
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Jean Cochran Fraternity Dedication Award
Jeri Barr 
Alumni Association Achievement Award
Beta-Psi, Arkansas State University
Salsbury-Scott Interfraternity Award
Marc Stine, Zeta Beta Tau Fraternity, Univ. of Colorado, Boulder
Carol MacDougall, Gamma Phi Beta, Univ. of Southern California
TKE Volunteer of the Year
Mike Peck, Grand Province Advisor 
Key Leader Award
James “Ziggy” Benware (Sigma-Xi, St. Norbert College)
James H. Hopkins III (Xi-Lambda, University of Georgia)
Mark Isch (Iota-Omicron, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater)
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SAME AS BEFORE. BETTER THAN EVER.
AUGUST 2015 | NEW ORLEANS
CONCLAVE – YOUR GREATEST FRATERNITY EXPERIENCE
Based on the theme of this issue, it should
be fairly obvious that Tau Kappa Epsilon
held its 58th Biennial Conclave at the Marriott in New Orleans this past August. And
yes, there were rousing speeches, service
projects, parades, educational sessions and
a whole lot of awards handed out, but
nothing we write could tell the same story
as some of our favorite images as seen
through the lens of our photographers.
Relive the event and capitalize on a #TBT
by sharing your favorite photos on social
media. Hey, you could get retweeted by our
international accounts.
Check out the full collection of photos from Conclave at tke.org/conclave.
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We served the greater New Orleans
community, paraded through the
French Quarter and cruised on the
Mississippi River. There were memories relived and memories made;
stories retold and stories taken back
home. Tekes and non-Tekes, both young
in age and young at heart, shared an
unbelievable experience as we celebrated the Fraternity. We had a great time
and took care of business. And as
the light dimmed on an incredible
event, we look forward to another
great event. We are excited to announce
our return to New Orleans for
no
Conclave
Concla 2017 on August 3–6, 2017!
Plan ahead, mark your calendar, schedule time off and
start saving up for Conclave 2017.
SAME AS BEFORE. BETTER THAN EVER.
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