Sidney North

Professional

Worked for Rotary International in Evanston, Ill., until he retired in 1973.

Fraternity

Served as the first National Executive Secretary. He served for 27 years, from 1932 to 1960. One of the founders of Pi Chapter, Kansas State University, 1930, Sid, as he was affectionately known to Brothers coast to coast. He was a lifetime member of Alpha Phi Omega's National Board of Directors.

Awards

Awarded the national DSK (1962). Named fall pledge namesake (1970).

Community

A recognized leader and pioneer in youth service to crippled children. For over 25 years he was a Scoutmaster of a troop for handicapped boys in Kansas City, Mo., one of the first of its kind in the United States. He was a veteran of over 50 years in the Scout program. The Scouting movement conferred upon him the Silver Beaver Award in 1942 and, in 1969, the regional Silver Antelope Award. He had been a member of the National Committee of the Order of the Arrow for over 15 years.

Personal

Died in January 1989.

Reference Articles

• History of the National Executive Director, Tourch Trefoil, Winter/Spring 2002