BEAVER I ? FIJI PHI GAMMA DELTA erm 1966 Oregon State University Remodeling Of Kappa Omicron THE OLD THE NEW Due to recent pressures of house remodeling opened in the fall fo rthe beginning of formal and building of new fraternities such as, Alpha rush. An attempt by the undergraduates has Tau Omega, Sigma Chi, Phi Delta Theta, Chi Phi, been made towards a building fund, but because and many others. Kappa Omicron plans to take of the program being in the youthful stages the on its first major remodeling since the chapter current balance is hardly a drop in the bucket, house was built 38 years ago. The second and so we are relying heavily on the support we hope third floors will be the focal points. Acoustical to get from our graduate brothers and Fiji Dads. ceiling tile is to be placed on the ceiling of the Since our plans were received with much en first floor. Each of the sixteen rooms of the sec ond and third floors will be remodeled with new built-in desks and superstructures, new closets and drawers, acoustical tile, and wood paneling on the walls. It is planned to move the library thusiasm at the 1965 Norris Pig Dinner and with our Corvallis alums, we have put the plans into action. Dan Read, a local architect, has finished the rough sketches, which have been approved by K.O. Association, and has begun the working to a section of the rough-house room and convert drawings. the old library into a four-man study room. The larger rooms will be partitioned to promote the Crawford H. "Scram" Graham has been ap best study conditions possible. Our present house pointed chairman for the fund drive. He has re capacity of 54 will be expanded to 63. quested that all checks be made out to "K.O. Our chapter house is one of the few build ings on the Oregon State campus that has not renovated its physical plant. We have felt this pressure for many years when the house is re- Association" and sent directly to the chapter house at 348 N. 25th. Your cooperation will be recognized and greatly appreciated. \r\nPage Two Spring Term 1966 BEAVER FIJI Fijis Dominate Basketball THE BEAVER FIJI published by Kappa Omicron of Phi Gamma Delta Editor Kermit Smith Photographer The Fiji round bailers brought home two all-school champion ships in Intramural basketball this year. First the "A" team swept through its opponents with over a 40 point average while limiting their foes to 20 points Mike Hoover a game. This team, characterized Contributors Jerry Schmidt — Greg Mullen Mike Hooper — Dave Cassidy by superior height and quick ness, landed the first all-school New Phi Gams For the first time in several years an initiation was held at the chapter house during winter term. An unusually large antici pated spring term initiation and the fact that we had four excep tional candidates were factors re sponsible for such a move. We are all proud to call Butch House, Corvallis; Mark Stronach, Port land; Dave Kock, Molalla; and Barry Roterock our brothers. trophy in several years. The "C" team also landed an all-school Graduate Brother News — Ray Babb, '36, Men's furnish ings buyer at Lipman's in Corvallis. Ben Bates, '43, partner in Bates and Bates Insurance in Corvallis. Bob Berman, '39, owner of Berman's Drug Store in Corvallis. championship, devastating each opponent by decisive scores. With these championships as incen tives high expectations have at OSU. C. H. "Sram" Graham, '35, Di rector of Alumni Relations Oregon State, Purple Legionnaire accident on March 12 while re turning home to Portland. Two track team was to the eventual all-school champions, resulting in the Fiji's placing high in track. Berlan Lemon, '41, Head Coun selor, School of Education, OSU. William A. McClenaghan, '48, other men of Phi Gamma Delta escaped with only temporary in juries. Gregg was an excellent ex ample of a person who thought of others before himself. He was C. E. "Chuck" Smith, '54, Trea surer of K.O. Association, Profes sor of Mechanical Engineering at a scholar, gentleman, and ath lete. We have never seen any one work so enthusiastically to achieve higher goals in order to help his family and the friends around him. OSU. Jess Truax, '43, Member K.O. Association, Board member and petroleum distributor. Don Johnson, '36, Pres.-elect of K.O. Association, lumberman. Gregg Sarine, who succumbed to fatal injuries in an automobile been set for baseball and track. at at K.O. We are sorry to have to relay the loss of one of our brothers, Last year the single loss of the F. A. "Doc" Gilfillan, '18, Dean Emeritus of Science at Oregon State, currently teaching German TRAGEDY STRIKES FIJI HOUSE Gerry Wiese, '62, Salesman for Benson's Rug and Furnishings in Albany. Tom Jackson, '49, Building Ma terials in Albany. His loss is greatly felt at the house. Gregg also worked at Pi Beta Phi where the loss is heavy. We all convey our sincere grievances and condolences to Gregg's family. "Your friend is your needs answered. It is when you give of yourself that you truly give. And when he is silent your heart ceases not to listen to his heart Professor of Political Science and author at Oregon State. William McNary, pilot in the Air Force currently stationed at Dover A.F.B., Delaware. W. R. Nelson, '63, First Federal Savings and Loan. Hickam A.F.B., Hawaii. Nainital, India. death are one, breathing, but to free the breath Brad Hallock, '59, stationed at F. Earl Price, '22, Chief of Party (U.S.A.I.D.) to Uttar Pra desh Agricultural University, of —For life and even as the river and the sea are one. And what is it to cease from its restless tides, that it may rise and expand and seek God unencumbered?" Ron Williams, '58, a civilian technical representative at Adana A.B., Turkey. Kahlil Gibran The Prophet Help Put Us On Top With Another Pledge Class Rush is one of the most important aspects of improving the fraternity. It takes much hard work on the part of every undergraduate mem ber of the chapter. We have been most fortunate in the last two years to have exceptionally good pledge classes of about 30 men each. These men have already made their presence known in their contributions to the house. We initiated 20 lest spring, four in the fall, and four this winter. We already have expectations of 20-plus initiation for this spring. It is imperative that we pull another pledge class next fall to put us on top for quite a few years to come. We feel that by the added sup port of the alumni returning this rush form pro vided it will enable us to get the type of men which we require. We would greatly appreciate and respect your recommendations. (See Rush form on back page of this publication). \r\nSpring Term 1966 Page Three BEAVER FIJI NATIONAL PRESIDENT ADDRESSES PIG DINNER 1\1EW K.O. ASSOCIATION OFFICERS After such a successful dinner last year, the 44th annual Pig Dinner will again be held at the Kappa Omicron Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta. It will begin at noon on the 14th day of May, preceding the Varsity - Alumni football game. We are very fortunate this year to have Brother Hugh Bak er, Jr., our National President of Phi Gamma Delta as our speak er. Brother Baker was a graduate of Ohio State University ('31) and studied law at Yale Univer sity where he earned a LL.B. in 1935. K.O. Association (lelt to right): Don Johnson. Chuck Smith and Jess Truax. Election of officers for K.O. Association recently took place at the chapter house. Don Johnson '36, president, and Chuck Smith, 1st treasury, join Jess Truax '43 as members of the K.O. Association. Leaving are Earl Price and F. A. "Doc" Gilfillan whose absence will be deeply felt. The newly elected K.O. Association is hard at work drafting plans for the expected remodeling to take place this sum mer. To this point they have done an outstanding job and their contributions and interest is deeply appreciated. SECTION CONVENTION — New Pledges The area convention for Sec tions 19 and 20 was held Febru During informal rush we have pledged four additional men, ary 5, in Moscow, Idaho, at Mu Iota chapter. Seven men from Kappa Omicron were on hand to represent our fraternity. The convention was a great success, leaving new ideas for the future in all of us. Within the many areas under discussion, a resolution was drawn and sent to National re questing a review of methods used for President Baker's interest and service to Phi Gamma Delta as communications with the individual chapters on busi who attended OSU on a football fraternity was created and Bro scholarship; Bob Rooney from 'The Dalles, Oregon; Jerry Bush ther Baker was the first to fill this office. He served as VicePresident up till the time he was ketball elected our 65th player; and Bob Jere miah from Cottage Grove, Ore gon, who is also on a football scholarship. other chapters, we discovered that our chapter is in excellent financial situation. Rushing was also outlined. The need to sell the entire fra ternity system to the individual was stressed. Closer alum rela son, Section Chief for section 19. A look at qualifications and con siderations for membership was rewarding. Two excellent deliveries were ed "atmosphere" for study was made by the Dean of Men and the President of University of considered. Also, in Idaho. respect to viser) from '56 to '61; and in '61, man from Portland, a Rook bas ing closely watched by a top chapter, Sigma Tau, is coming along to the best of expectations. new methods to create the need tion and Supervision. He served the post Vice-President of the tions was asked for by Don John Scholarship was at the top of he served as chairman of the Permanent Committee on Condi cher from Red Bluff, California, ma Delta. The Delta Colony, be the list for discussion. Primarily, ate chapter in 1937. In 1949 he was appointed Chief of Section IX (Indiana Chapters) where he served for seven years with an amazing record of achievements. In his last year as Section Chief, as General Counsel (Legal Ad ness. Extensive bookwork seems Delta Colony at University of Puget Sound. In September of this year, our chapter along with two others, will be requested to give recommendations on Delta Colony for charter into Phi Gam tary of the Indianapolis gradu bringing our present total to 36. The new pledges are Jerry Bel to be prevalent. Another area of concern is the a graduate have been demon strated since he became secre Archon Presi dent in '64. During the dinner, the Dean Price Award will be given to the most outstanding class and the Golden Owl Award for 50 years of membership in Kappa Omi cron Chapter. Brothers Carlos E. Fisk, Ray E. Goble, Hans W. Looff, and Lyle P. Wilcox will be presented this award. They are all graduates of the class of '16. At the same time, K.O. Board will present our fifty thousand dollar remodeling program. All total, this year's Pig Din ner will be the biggest in Kappa Omicron history. Hope to see you all here at the K.O. Chapter House on the 14th of May. Steve Borge '67 Tom Sanders, '66 \r\nI Page Four BEAVER FIJI Spring Term 1966 RUSH PROSPECTS Name Age Home Address Telephone High School G.P.A. Athletic Activities: 1. 2. Non-Athletic Activities: 1 2 3 Comments: (personal opinions) Information supplied by: Name Chapter and Class Address Plectse fill out form and send to Rush Chairmam 348 North 25th Street, Corvallis, Oregon. The Fraternity of Phi Gamma Delta Chapter McdUng Service 1757 N Street N.W. Washington, D.C. 20036 Third Clczss Return Requested