ICHI TAMA EVIS LETTER ■ l,d:> It A " t A' PAT.T. WEKCTiWn TSRTTTC F\V.t-TS;NNETH A, PAYMENT, EDITOR November 15, 1961 CHAPTER NEWS Homecoming Weekend was largely a success, both for the chapter and for the college. Union's football team trounced the U. of R. team, 15-0, and many of our alumni turned out to see the game despite the rain and cold. After the game a cocktail party and dinner were hold, followed by dancing in the evening. Fall Weekend is the next social event on the Fiji calender and it is hoped that many of our alumni will be able to return for it. The festivities begin on Friday, November 17th, v/ith the Fall Prom at the Van Curler. Saturday the "Weavers" will entertain, singing folk music, at the Memorial Chapel, After the program v/e plan a reception for the "v/eavers" at the house. Delayed rushing has begun again and several successful events have been held at the house including a smoker and several cocktail parties. We would appreciate any information you might have on any members of the Class of '65, that might help us in this endeavor. During Homecoming Weekend a meeting of the Chi Board of Directors was held. The proceedings of the meeting will be published in the next issue of Chi Tama, EDITORIAL In the next issue of the Chi Tama, Brother Bruce Burns, newly elected president of Chi Association, will write the first of a new series "Alumni Editorials", It is hoped that through these editorials written by alumni, we might create a better understanding of how the chapter is doing and what its problems are. As editor of Chi Tama, 1 have tried to stimulate alumni interest in the chapter with new features and an accent on alumni activities. This news letter is primarily dedicated to alumni but without your support it could never continue. Therefore, in the coming issues 1 hope your response to these new "Ailumni Editorials" will be a positive one. Only through such response can this nt-wsletter continue to be a success, A-lso wheviever you see where improvements can be made in this news letter, do not hesitate to tell us. It is our desire to make it a news letter of the highest quality possible, interesting and entertaining for youv \r\n-2- THANKS To Brother Walter Jc Frederick *29 for his recent donation to the chapter house. Also appreciated are the contributions to Brother J. Mason Hotchkiss, Brother Joe Brov/n, and Brother Cc C, McWilliams to the alumni news. ALUWTI NEWS 1903 From Brother Joe Brown the following new items were received; Brother William C. Campbell *00 and his wife spent several weeks last summer travelling in England, France, and Spain. Brother Howard E. Sands v;as seriously injured in an air accident last summer. He spent two and a half months in the hospital and has made a good recoverj^^. 1912 Brother Norman McLeod Dingman died October 18, 1961 at the age of 69. He was a surgeon and former chief of staff of St. Joseph*s Hospital in Ho-Ho-Kus, N.J. Also a former president of the New Jersey Society of Surgeons and foi'mer president of the Passaic Medical Society. 1917 Brother Arnold N. Weeks is now retired from active duty as Vice President and Director of Bomis Brothers Bag Co. and is now living on Little Harbor in Cohosset, Mass. Brother Y/eeks would be delighted to see any Fijis who may be passing his way. 1944 Brother Bruce Burns is now living at 120 Tuttle Road, Briarcliff, N.Y. 1945 Brother John Baleo is now practicing law in Utica, New York and recently made a visit to the chapter house. 1957 Brother Lew Vendette would be interested to know if Brothers Sanford and LaGrange have as yet managed to stay single and would like to get together with them. 1959 To Brother Bruce T. Peters and his wife, a son, Scott, was born on June 30, 1961 1960 Brother George Buckbee returned for Homecoming Weekend along with brothers Tiit T. Maekask, Skip Chapman, Norm Mauser, and Jim Sweet. 1961 Brothers Art Beck, Denis McLane, Dave Irons, and Kirk Mellen returned also but we still are missing John Guetersloh and Dave Farnsworth Special: Brother C. C. McWilliams reports that in June he visited Brother Ed Bronson '11. Also he would like to hear from Brothers Clint Jones and Ed Payne. \r\nCHI CimPTER OF THE FRATERITITY 0? PHI GAMM DELTA Union College Schenectady, Nev/ York NMffi ADDRESS TELEPHONE _CITY. STATE . DEGREE GRADUATE SCHOOL. BIRTH _______ CHILDREN (By name and ages) OFFICES HELD IN FRATERNITY- OFFICES HELD IN COLLEGE OCCUPATION REM/IRKS; GRilDUATING CLASS. .MARRIED \r\nH* &iiiibti£t^ E«{.» PmsddiA t%t, Ql* Plij. OtHMI Rii Qmmi «s»i«« S* Hpf Tortt Bms Bill mad I rmedsm rmmA iewat o£ ^KM. tmm Ut^. io /eu hi^ grjctifljid m lit pwUt^iiKriir Hktd Hut mm omiMk^ mi ag^mamm* Mat hm wuKSli muk wmd, hme geaae into ii ram^ £c»r {Mitollat- timrn Ktnj^ •«» tewliiK am iwg^^larljr ^Ia w* pmase to fOul Heii^t ^ jP»od tAltor* te ligtMMt? aw W l^t mfrn F«ra»s Efltift «!• AltKHndtP riitii Novia'S* ri;c o "61 961 " Wh '■t' I' ^5. , ' t .' • . ' i