International Council

The International Council is the supreme executive and judicial body of Acacia. It implements all legislation passed by the International Conclave, establishes policies to meet situations that may arise between Conclaves, plans the overall programs of the fraternity, directs finances, handles public relations, and approves all international publications. The Council also grants recognition to Acacia associate chapters, grants and suspends charters, and suspends or expels members as provided in the Laws of Acacia. The International Council generally meets twice per year, though more often when required.

The International Council is composed of eight officers: a president, first vice-president, second vice-president, treasurer, counselor, general counsel and two undergraduate counselors. Council members are elected by the International Conclave and serve, without pay, for terms of four years. The president, treasurer, and counselor are elected at one Conclave and the two vice-presidents and general counsel (appointed) two years later, so that there are always experienced members on the Council. Undergraduate counselors are elected for two year terms and are elected at every Conclave.

international president

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Justin M.M. Kaplan
Carleton ’07

International
first vice-president

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J. Scott Cleland
Ohio ’88

International
second vice-president

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Alan B. Scher
Wisconsin ’96

international treasurer

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William M. Thornton
Ohio State ’89

international counselor

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Blake J. Hutchison
Wisconsin ’97

General Counsel

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Marcus W. Mountford
Kansas State ’91

Undergraduate counselor

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Blake A. Gamber
Kansas State ’23

Undergraduate counselor

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Matthew K. Little
Oregon State ’21