FarmHouse Fraternity•History•Awards•Structure•Symbols

Founding FathersD. Howard DoaneRobert F. HowardClaude B. HutchisonHenry H. KrusekopfEarl W. RuskHenry P. RuskMelvin E. Sherwin

D. Howard "Daddy" Doane (1883-1984) • Student, a teacher, a writer, a business man, a poet, a farmer, and a devout Christian.• Served on an agriculture task force appointed by President Herbert Hoover.• Wrote four books and numerous articles for the leading agricultural magazines. • Received three Honorary doctorates as well.

Robert F. Howard (1883-1963) •An educator.• Ran a large beef cattle operation and commercial pecan farm in Texas.• Professor and chairman of the Department of Horticulture at the University of Nebraska• also taught at the University of Missouri, and the University of Wisconsin.

Claude B. Hutchison (1885-1980) •Educator for more than 40 years of his life. •Vice President and Dean of Agriculture California - Berkeley (1930-52)•Agricultural mission trip to China by the US Department of Agriculture. • Mayor of Berkeley, Calif.

Henry H. Krusekopf (1886-1979)•Spent 48 years as a professor and researcher in the College of Agriculture at the University of Missouri. •"Krusey" was a member of a number of scientific, honorary, and professional societies. •Krusekopf owned and operated a farm in Southeast Missouri.

Earl W. "Farmer" Rusk (1885-1968)•Spent most of his career as a farmer.• Farmer Rusk graduated from Missouri in 1909. • His son, William D., was the first son of a FarmHouse man to be initiated into FarmHouse in 1933.

Henry P. Rusk (1884-1954) •Was on the staff of the University of Illinois.• Served in the Department of Animal Husbandry.• Chair of President Hoover's commission on agriculture.• Received honorary doctorates from three universities.

Melvin E. Sherwin (1881-1924) •Head of the soils department at what is now called North Carolina State University.• An agronomy instructor at the University of Maine before he joined the staff at NC State in 1910.

Individual AwardsDoane Award◦To an outstanding senior.◦Chosen by fellow brothers.

Synder Award◦Recognizes the significant contributions

made by Alumni members of the Fraternity.

Skinner Award◦Recognizes women who have made

significant contributions to FarmHouse.Friend of FarmHouse◦Given to Non-member who has made

significant contributions to the chapter or association.

Chapter AwardsChapter Award of Excellence◦Meet 90% of performance standards of

operation as outlined in Bylaws◦Meet 80% of performance standards

chapter receives Chapter Award of Achievement

Chapter Programming Awards◦12 total, including each of the four aspects◦ Chapter submits program/project and are

judged as to how it builds men above and beyond the four aspects

Chapter Programming Awards 12 different categories

1) New Member Recruitment2) New Member Education3) Total Membership Education4) Alumni Relations5) Financial Management6) Campus Involvement7) Community Service8) Risk Management9) Intellectual Development10) Spiritual Development11) Social & Moral Development12) Physical Development

Outstanding Chapter Award (Ruby Cup)!

Most Improved Chapter Award

Both are determined by the chapter’s score for the Award of Excellence and Chapter Programming Awards

Chapter with strongest overall score receives the Outstanding Chapter Award

Chapter that showed the most improvement receives the Most Improved Chapter Award

The Outstanding Association Award◦Recognizes the outstanding work of the

association as it contributes to the activities and man building process taking place in the Chapter House.

Chapter Newsletter Award

The Summa Cum Laude Award◦Chapter must be 30% or higher than the

All Men’s Average on their respective campus.

The International Executive Board Service Award◦Plaque to recognize a man’s service to the

International Executive Board

Master Builder of Men◦Recognizes an outstanding member of the

Fraternity◦Awarded to the member that gives himself

unselfishly to developing young people, is a living example of Fraternity principles, and is respected as a true gentlemen and citizen of his community

◦ Awarded at Conclave

Organization of FH International

International Executive BoardFarmHouse Staff Conclave

International Executive Board

President, Rick Barnes (TT ’82)

VP, Shawn Eagleburger (IA ’02)

Cameron Dunlap (NM ’93)

Ryan Feist (SD ’00)

Tony Fiore (OH ’95)

Jeff Norris (TT ’89)

John Ortner (CO ’04)

Patrick Robinson (KY ’98)

Chris Atkins (VT ’10)

David Blackmon (AU ’11)

FarmHouse Staff Chad Harris, CAE (IA ’98), Executive Director

Brian O’Banion (WKY ’95), Expansion Coordinator

Tim Hadachek (KS ’07), Assistant Director of Chapter Services

Ben Hoptroff (TN ’08), Educational Leadership Consultant

Drew Goering (KS ’07), Educational Leadership Consultant

Lorie Widdice, Office Manager

Brian McCann (MS ’95), Webmaster

ConclaveBiennial meeting of the

International fraternityMeets on even numbered yearsDelegates of each chapter and

associationSeven Committee’s:◦Based off FarmHouse. Forward.

Strategic Plan for 2011 to 201448th Biennial Conclave: ◦Charlotte, NC

Seven Strategic Areas of Focus

1. Engaged and accountable leadership.

2. Communications and marketing.

3. Expansion and membership growth.

4. Chapter housing.

5. Active alumni membership.

6. Educational programming and chapter

operations.

7. Celebrate FarmHouse!

The President’s Trophy

• Purpose is to stimulate Conclave attendance

• Rewarded on the basis total number of undergraduate men attending, times the distance traveled to reach Conclave site.

• House-mom attendance is worth a lot!• Host chapter is ineligible

Symbols of FarmHouse FarmHouse ColorsThe FarmHouse FlagCoat of ArmsFlower

Colors of FarmHouseGreen◦Spring

Gold◦Autumn

White◦Winter

Flower of FarmHouse

•Red and White roses in equal number

Badges

Pledge Badge

Recognition Pin

Standard Badge

F

FarmHouse Flag

Shield

Helmet

LampDiagonal White Band

3 Golden Stars

Sickle

Sheaf of Wheat

Ribbon

FarmHouse Crest

The Coat of Arms Shield

Protection Diagonal band of white

The Noble Goals1) Purity2) Innocence3) Worthiness of Ambitions4) Best in Manhood

• Three Gold Stars3 Great Attributes 1) Loyalty2) Helpfulness3) Pride in Efforts of Accomplishments

Lamp of Learning (flamed)

Ambitions in Scholarship Sickle above the Sheaf of Wheat

◦ “As ye sow, so shall ye reap”◦ Sickle: Hard labor necessary to achieve

success.◦ Shock of Wheat: Conserve the fruits of

one’s accomplishments with prudence and intelligence.

Helmet

Conduct as Gentlemen Ribbon

FARMHOUSE 1905