H. Roe Bartle
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'Southerner by birth, lawyer by training, youth movement executive by desire, banker by avocation, cattleman by hobby, politician by conviction, public speaker by demand, and humanitarian by choice - all might be included in a summary of the life of H. Roe Bartle of Kansas City, Missouri.
There was a magic to Bartle. He filled the room with more than his legendary girth. He swept up throngs in the power of his voice, the majesty of his language, the sparkle of his humor, the buoyancy of his spirit, and the audacity of his courage.
Mr., Dr., Mayor, Honorable - all are titles used to identify H. Roe Bartle. But to the Brothers of Alpha Phi Omega, he will always be “The Chief”.'
- -Alpha Phi Omega Pledge Manual
Personal
- June 25, 1901 - May 9, 1974
Professional
- Scout Executive of Wyoming Council (1922-1925)
- Scout Executive Pony Express Council (St. Joseph, Missouri) (1925-1928)
- Scout Executive of the Kansas City Area Council (1928-1955)
- Mayor of Kansas City, Missouri (1955-1963, two terms)
- President of Missouri Valley College for several years
Fraternity
- Founder and Scouting Advisor, Iota Chapter (Park College, Parkville, Missouri) 1929
- National President (then-called Supreme Grand Master) 1931 - 1946
- Second National President; his Presidency endured the Great Depression and World War II
- Expanded the fraternity from 18 chapters when he took office, to 109 chapters when he stepped down
- Secured endorsement of the National Council, Boy Scouts of America
- Established the National Office of the Fraternity
- Served as a member of the National Board of Directors after his Presidency
- Chairman of the Endowment Trustees and Legal Counsel
Awards
- National Distinguished Service Key (1958)
- Fall Pledge Class Namesake (1946, 1962, 1974)
- H. Roe Bartle Award named and created in his honor