and if he moves to another state, will have dual-affiliation with the alumni association within that state. Associate membership Associate members are men who having demonstrated the qualities of a FarmHouse man, shown interest in the fraternity, and having not joined a social fraternity while in college or afterwards, are granted membership in the fraternity. Associate membership is granted by a local chapter, which the man automatically becomes an alumni member of. In cases where no chapter exists, an association may grant alumni membership with the approval of the international executive director. Associate members, just like chapter members, officially receive their membership through observing the Pearl Ceremony. Honorary membership Honorary membership is conferred to men of high character and great professional achievement who embody the ideals of a FarmHouse man. It is usually conferred during a Pearl Ceremony at a biennial conclave chaired by the International President. Honorary members may be nominated by unanimous vote of a chapter, association board, or a special committee on honorary membership appointed by the International President. Upon nomination, the candidate must be unanimously elected by the International Executive Board to receive honorary membership. Honorary members have the full rights of any alumni member of the fraternity. Awards FarmHouse recognizes the outstanding contributions of both members and non-members of the fraternity. Master Builder of Men Award The Master Builder of Men award is the highest honor that the international fraternity can bestow upon an alumni member. The award was created by the National Executive board in 1950. The award is given biennially at each regular conclave of the fraternity. Qualifications The Master Builder of Men Award is bestowed upon an alumni member who:possesses a continued interest in improving both the chapters and associations of the organization and is a leader in the Fraternity; demonstrates interest in young people by providing help and encouragement, allowing them to better themselves through further development and growth; embodies the Fraternity’s principles in his daily actions; and, is a gentleman and respected citizen of his own personal and/ or professional community Recipients 2022 Steve Davis (Oklahoma State '77) Ken Dunk (Arkansas '71) Robert Graham (Mississippi State '69) 2020 Frank Bezdicek (Minnesota '67) Don Ferguson (Kansas State '63) Larry Hageman (Ohio State '94) Craig Harris (Iowa State '65) 2018 Jack Anan (Colorado State '53) Louis J. Boyd (Kentucky '53) Senator Cory Gardner (Colorado State '95) Tom Kopacek (Minnesota '70) S. Warren