Supporters Like You

Meet Our Donors (Past and Present)

We are thankful for those who have made an estate gift to Acacia Fraternity Foundation. Here are their stories.

Brother Bernal R. Woodward was one of the first members of the Evergreen Society. From the time of his initiation on March 13th, 1925, as roll number 135, in the Syracuse Chapter, Bernal R. Woodward was an ardent supporter of our fraternity and the masonic roots from which it sprung.

Charles Willits

The next time you sit down to a plate of pancakes you should think of Brother Dr. Charles O. Willits. A leader in every aspect of his life, Brother Dr. Charles O. Willits is an example of the men who have promoted the Evergreen Society from the beginning.

Victor Ellis

Brother Victor A. Ellis is another Acacian who left a lasting legacy gift through the Evergreen Society to benefit the growth of our beloved fraternity. Victor initiated on October 6th, 1940, as roll number 522 at the Missouri Chapter.

David Odegaard

The Acacia Fraternity Foundation would like to dedicate this article of the Crest and acknowledge the generosity of David A. Odegaard, Cornell '67. Upon his retirement, Brother Odegaard joined the Foundation's Evergreen Society by remembering his Chapter and also the needs of the Foundation by way of a legacy gift. As the 743rd initiate of the Cornell Chapter, Ode's gift is a game-changer for the Chapter and allows the Foundation to further grow our endowments.

Tinkers to Evers to Chance

From 1902 to 1912 the cornerstones of the Chicago Cubs dynasty were shortstop Joe Tinker, second baseman Johnny Evers, and first baseman Frank Chance. The trio won the National League pennant four times together, and their magical double play combo would be immortalized in a poem by Franklin Pierce Adams titled “Baseball’s Sad Lexicon,” also known as “Tinkers to Evers to Chance.”