James C. Logan, ESQ
I had the opportunity to meet the legendary James C. Logan at TKE Conclave in Orlando in 1985. Naturally I knew his name, and I knew his place in history, but I didn't know him as a friend - yet. This was soon rectified.
This was the Conclave in which the theme "America's Fraternity" was unveiled, with the song of Neil Diamond upbeating us all, the music only slightly dulled by the applause following Frater Logan's speech (he threw away the script!), and his request that all 600 Teke's come up on stage with him and sign the giant Declaration of Principles mounted on an easel. It was a most auspicious occasion, for a Teke Legend, over 70 years old, was leading the challenge for our future.
Later, during a quiet moment alone, I couldn't resist asking this great leader, "Frater Logan, you have been around and were instrumental in a lot improvements to our fraternity, but what is the one thing you have learned in all these years of involvment with our great fraternity"?
Frater Logan took a deep breath, looked me straight in the eye, and said, "There is no problem in a chapter that can't be solved by a damn good rush".
Think about it.
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