Members and pledges of Franklin Chapter of the Acacia Fraternity are pictured during a meeting early in March in the Grand Master's Conference Room of the Masonic Temple, Philadelphia. The collegiate-oriented fraternity based on Masonic principles is planning formal ceremonies in Egyptian Hall of the Masonic Temple during May to initiate pledges and honorary members.

Standing in the photo is Bro. James Katsaounis, an Ohio Mason who is Communications Director of the International Acacia Fraternity headquartered in Indianapolis. At the head of the table are Marvin A. Cunningham, Sr., R. W. Senior Grand Warden of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania, and Anthony J. Garvey, Chief of Staff of Grand Lodge Operations. Seated around the table are members and pledges of Franklin Chapter. Joseph DiPinto, Jr., D.D.G.M. of Masonic District C, who took the picture, is the Chapter Advisor. Anyone desiring to become an alumnus of the Franklin Chapter or wanting information about Acacia may contact Bro. DiPinto at (215) MASONIC, or e-mail ddgmc@pagrandlodge.org.