SAM News International Post Banner

Harold C. (“Chad”) McClellan, a re­tired businessman, was presented with the 1976 S.A.M. International Human Relations Award at a special ceremony before the Los Angeles chapter in March, reports Belinda Black, L.A. chapter president. Making the presentation was Donald Begosh, S.A.M. director.

The award is presented annually in recognition of outstanding accomplish­ments in the field of human relations and was initiated in 1944 to emphasize the prime importance of human rela­tions in management. McClellan was the 29th recipient of the award; other not­able recipients have been Lawrence Ap­pley, Henry Ford II, Rensis Likert, J.C. Penney, and Elmer Winter.

McClellan, who lives in Palm Desert with his wife Katherine, was nominated in recognition of his community con­cern and guidance during the Watts riots of the 1960s. He was also cited for his personal involvement in humani­tarian causes over the past several years. He is perhaps most widely known for his coordination of the U.S. private enterprise exhibit that toured Russia in the 1950s. He has also been involved in many other business and community projects over the last 20 years.

Harold McClellan (c.) receives the 1976 International Human Relations Award from Donald Begosh (I.), S.A.M. executive director, as McClellan's wife, Katherine, looks on.
Harold McClellan (c.) receives the 1976 International Human Relations Award from Donald Begosh (I.), S.A.M. executive director, as McClellan’s wife, Katherine, looks on.

Asked for her comments about the presentation, Black replied, “I am per­sonally excited by our chapter’s partici­pation in this event because it shows how much progress we have made in the past several years.

In attendance at the presentation of the International Human Relations A ward were (I. to r.): Charles Smith, vice-presi­dent of Region 13; Donald Begosh, S.A.M. executive director; Truman Jacques, KNXT-TV personality; Belinda Black, Los Angeles chapter president; Rabbi Edgar Magnin, who gave the in­vocation; Harold McClellan, recipient of the award; Katherine McClellan, the recipient's wife; and Dr. Richard Gilman president of Occidental College.
In attendance at the presentation of the International Human Relations A ward were (I. to r.): Charles Smith, vice-presi­dent of Region 13; Donald Begosh, S.A.M. executive director; Truman Jacques, KNXT-TV personality; Belinda Black, Los Angeles chapter president; Rabbi Edgar Magnin, who gave the in­vocation; Harold McClellan, recipient of the award; Katherine McClellan, the recipient’s wife; and Dr. Richard Gilman president of Occidental College.

The strength of S.A.M. has always resided in autono­mous, hard-working local chapters, and the fact that we have been able to plan and host this activity-which until now was presented by international-helps build self-confidence and makes S.A.M. more attractive to managers who have not joined. Southern California is one of S.A.M.’s most progressive regions, and we feel this presentation is another example of what a chapter and region can do if they work hard and put their hearts into the work.” SAM-NI

This SAM News International article is from our historical archive, information provided is for reference and archival research about the activities and developments of the Society.