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The 1910 National Convention
In the early years of the Fraternity, National Conventions were held annually. One hundred years ago, the tenth National Convention was held May 10-12, 1910. It was hosted by the Delta Chapter at the Ithaca Conservatory of Music in Ithaca, New York.
The national officers for the convention were:
Supreme President: Percy Jewett Burrell, Alpha (New England Conservatory) 1899
Supreme Vice President: Edward F. Delaney, Eta (Cinncinati College) 1901
Supreme Secretary: Harold S. Williams, Zeta (Missouri) 1907
Supreme Treasurer: Archie M. Garner, Alpha (New England Conservatory) 1898
Supreme Historian: Wilson H. Pile, Beta (Combs College) 1900
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A number of important decisions were made at the 1910 convention relating to symbols that are still in use today, including:
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Coat of Arms adopted |
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Modern pin adopted |
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Gold adopted as the fraternity's third color |
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New membership shingle adopted |
Additionally, the National Assembly voted to adopt a provisional ritual for one year.
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