THE PANTHER ALUMNI FIJI MARCH 1, I960 VOLUME XVIII TRUSTEES Second Year Third Year First Year PRESIDENT J. Lawrence McBride ' 45 Robert Jones ' 48 John Benford ' 59 VICE-PRESIDENT Ray G. Bender '41 John C. McKown ' 49 Herbert A. Cherry, Jr. '48 TREASURER Eugene J. Baur '51 Walton C. Zieg, Jr. '53 Richard C. Schleihauf '45 "AN HOUR SPENT WITH BROTHERS FIJI" The second Phi Gamma Delta Alumni Dinner Dance All has been scheduled for Saturday, April 2, 1960 at Shannopin reservations should be made no Pig Dinner, March 26, 1960. later than the Please use the return reser vation card on page 3 or call in your reservations to Country Club, Ben Avon Heights, Pa. Herb Cherry, BR 9-6627. Social Chairman Herb Cherry has scheduled a cocktail hour beginning at 6;00 P.M. Dinner is planned for 7:00 P.M. wit'i dancing to a popular local orchestra to follow from 9:00 to 12:00 P.M. Dress is informal. While tuition charges have been raised at the Uni versity, ours will be maintained at $12.50 a couple, the same as last year. $9.50 a couple. For undergraduates the price is still ENCLOSED IS A REQUEST CARD FOR YOUR I960 DUES AND CONTRIBU TIONS. Door prized will be awarded. This dance was successfully inaugurated last year. Before you complete this card, please Since that time the Trustees have had inquiries from Phi read The President's Message on in Gams of other chapters wishing to attend any future simi side page. lar affair. Several such couples were present last year and added much to the festivities. Because of their ex emplary behavior and extreme cordiality, all are invited back. In other words, the more the merrier. FUTURE WHITE STAR ANNUAL PIG DINNER Sat., 6:15 March 26, P.M. at Speaker: Nat'l. ALUMNI Sat., the 1960 house Wm. Zerman Exec. Sec'y. FAMILY August 2:00 P.M. Grove to PICNIC 20, 1960 South Park be announced ALUMNI DINNER DANCE Sat., April 2, 1960 Shannopin Country Club See above EVENTS for details. ANNUAL ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING Pi Sigma Association Fri., Oct. 7, 1960 - 8:00 P.M. University Club FOUNDERS DAY BANQUET Omicron Graduate Chapter Fri., April 29, 1960 - 6:30 P.M. Speaker: C. Menges Alexander FALL REUNION DINNER DANCE Pitt-Penn Sat., Nov. 19, State Weekend 1960 - 4:30 P.M. University Club \r\nTHE PANTHER THE PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE PI SIGMA'S FIJI UNDERGRADUATE facilities abound with more soon to be added. Tri-semes- ter scheduling now makes a college degree possible in yea rs. At the beginning of the Fall Trimester we deemed it necessary to institute a new study program geared to the new Trimester Program at the University. The plan re volved around three points: The library and a file of notes of all courses taken were put in order and made available to all brothers and pledges; At least one brother While the Administration's plans for Pitt's immedi ate future are being widely publicized, too few of Pi Sigma's graduate brothers are presently aware that some of these changes have so affected fraternity life that major adjustments must be made now if fraternities are to continue in strength and influence on the campus. example, recent substantial to go fraternity. Of even^greater importance, however, is the rapidly expanding dormitory housing becoming to students. These modern, comfortable facili- -*^-if?s offer severe competition to fraternity housing pro grams at Pitt, all centered in splendrous relics of by gone days. It was recently announced that at least 1000 fesident men will be housed in campus dormitories by the fall of 1960. The challenge is clear, and in this issue of the newsletter we want to announce that Pi Sigma's Board of Trustees have voted unanimously to meet this challenge headon . As envisioned by the Board, this is our solution to facilities of our undergraduate brothers comparable with in dormitories. To do this means that new double decker beds ($120 @), desks ($56 @), easy chairs ($50 @), "iiattresses ($40 @), floor lamps ($14 @) and desk lamps ($6 @) should be provided now for as many rooms as possi ble. tions Rugs of various sizes are also needed. These addi represent capital improvements which are not ex pected or possible to meet from current operating ex penses. Therefore, we must call on you whose loyalty is 'not the five main schools at the Univer little brothers. This has paid off. The overall Quality Point Average of the Fraternity last trimester was 2.58 which is slightly above a B average. Also this year we have excelled in campus activities. Many of the brothers are engaged in student organi zations. Bob Fulton is Judicial Chairman of Student Gov ernment Association and author of the new University Judicial System. Bob is also a member of Phi Eta Sigma, Freshman honorary, and Druids, Sophomore honorary, fra ternities. Another Druid is Tom Lohrentz who heads the program committee of the Student Council of Religious Or ganizations and is also chairman of the Student Govern ment Elections Committee. Brother John Kish is also a member of Phi Eta Sigma honorary fraternity. In a less serious vein, Bob Nee and Harry Jennings are members of the Men's Glee Club. Harry, besides being vice-president of the Glee Club, is first tenor in the popular Pitt Var sity Quartet. The Heinz Chapel Choir is enhanced by the presence of both Jim Carlson and Leonard Stephens. Pi Sigma continues to be well represented in both local and national athletic prominence. the problem. We know that the fellowship and 'together ness' of fraternity living cannot be duplicated in dormi tory housing. We therefore want to make the housing those from each of sity was living in the house and available for consulta tion; Big brothers were encouraged to study with their As an tuition increases announced for the fall semester of 1960 may directly affect the number of incoming freshmen who will be financially able available NEWS CHALLENGE TO YOU: As an educational institution, Pitt has certainly changed and is continuing to do so. New buildings and three ALUMNI for college days alone'. Please study the enclosed 1960 dues card carefully. Check one of the appropriate blocks. In addition to your annual dues, please subscribe the amount which will pur chase that item of furnishing which you have selected. Mail your check in payment to the address listed. Dave Hirst has set a new flying rings school record in gymnastics. In addition, he now holds the all time record for points scored in one gymnastics season. Pat Fitzgerald is co-captain of the swimming team, which also includes Jim Emert and Jim Burton. Jim Emert is the pre sent holder of the school record in the 50 yard freestyle and is also high point man on the swim team. Jim Burton and Hank Wallace are members of the Panther baseball team. We feel sure that Pi Sigma will continue to excel in all university functions, and we hope to prove this bv winning Greek Week. Greek Week starts February 22 and continues throueh February 27. On February 26 the Greek Sing will be held and Pi Sigma Fijis, under the direction of Harry Jennings will offer their rendition of 'Coral Sea'. John Wallace' reputed clown of the house, is our nomination for Greek Week Court Jester. The next major event after Greek Week is the Pig Dinner, when one of our guests will be Zerman, newly chosen Executive Secretary of Phi Gamma De11 a . Local graduate brothers who already possess any such furnishings in good repair may wish to donate them. If so, please designate the items in the appropriate space and arrangements will be made for an undergraduate to transfer them to the house. With the new Trimester has come a new board, most of whom have been mentioned above. Jim Emert is our new president and assisted by John Kish, treasurer; Tom Dohrentz, recording secretary; Bob Fulton, correspo'ndine secretary and George Taylor, historian. This program for immediate improvement of basic hous ing facilities supplements the campaign of Pi Sigma's Educational Foundation for funds to be used for a ^ Fraternally yours. new fraternity house. All of the items of furnishing sug gested above can be utilized in our present or any future BOB FULTON quarters. Corresponding Secret ary To you whose devotion has not waned, urgency of the challenge we are facing. ence of our fraternity is at stake. the bond and equal to this task. LARRY JIM EMERT We are brothers of President McBRIDE President, PERGE! consider the The very exist Board of Trustees PERGE! \r\nTHE PANTHER ALUMNI FIJI PI SIGIVIA EDUCATIONAL 1959 ANNUAL MEETING FOUNDATION, INC. The Annual Meeting of the Pi Sigma Association was held at the University Club on October 2, 1959. C. Donald McGinnis, President 'SO, summarized the year just ended as one showing progress, but with several major unsolved prob1ems. In January, He first announced the resignation of Mrs.Mae Miller. ma, her resignation was accepted with profound regret. facts were laid on the line to Foundation (see President's message on previous page). are pleased to report that the returns tion ere encouraging. 'Maisie' has been in failing health, and after twentyseven years as friend and house mother to Fijis at Pi Sig ditional, We from the solicita* While many of the pledges are con the clear interest of the alumni is being ex pressed and hopes for the future of your Educational Foundation are bright. He The following loyal alumni responded, as indicated, suggested that interested Alumni could write or send cards to her at 444 Edgemont St., c/o Mrs. Sippel, Pittsburgh 10, 1960 the the alumni with respect to the goal of the Educational to our recent solicitation: Pa. newer and finer dormitory space available on campus. Brother John D. Sheppard, '44, reported on the pro gress of the University's plan for development of a fra ternity row at Pitt. All indications are that land will soon be acquired in close proximity to the University, but not in sufficient quantity to accommodate the number of fraternities now on campus. Plans have not yet progressed sufficiently to know how fraternities would qualify or be selected and the cost to each to participate. Marsh Johnson '25 Roy W. Walters. Sr. '17 was introduced to the meeting. He discussed membership qualifications and requested an expression from the mem bers present as to what suggested changes in the appro priate Acts of Ekklesia our Association would favor. 300. 00 Harvey Harman '22 150.00 William H. Smyers *24 100.00 Axel J. Anderson *26 300.00 Robert J. Hamilton, 3rd '37 600.00 Charles P. R. A. 300. 00 J. Lawrence 1,000.00 McCrady *11 '30M 1,000.00 Philip E. Angle '08 450.00 William E. Brinker W, Schench, Jr. *28 150.00 '37 150.00 TOTAL CASH $1,200.00 TOTAL PLEDGES $5,400.00 It is requested that the brothers who have failed to respond to the solicitation to date do so promptly. Jr., '53, to complete the term of William H. Genge, '48. urer, Eugene J. Baur, 600.00 Friedrich *25 William Madden A. C. McKown, '49, was also elected to fill the unexpired term of William J. Lynam, '49. Immediately following the meeting, the Trustees met and appointed Walton C. Zieg, '45; Vice-President, Ray G. Bender, 300.00 John M. Wilson '36 A. Cherry, Jr., '48, and Richard C. Schleihauf, '45. John McBride, ; and a pledge for an additional New trustees elected were John Benford, '59, Herbert then elected as President, $1,000.00 200.00 Ray McCune '34 Brother Mike Shipley, Field Secretary, Eastern Area The trustees PLEDGE CASH Rushing has not produced good results due chiefly to our present inadequate housing facilities as compared to The Directors will meet shortly to review and answer the many inquiries received. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK! '41; Treas '51; Secretary, John C. McKown, HOWARD I. '49. SCOTT Secretary Others attending the Annual Meeting included Lee McFadden, McCrady, Jr., III, '44, Howard I. Scott, Esq., '59, Rocco Viola, '48, Jules J. Polachek, Jr., James Patton, *50. Jr., '59, '44, Edward M. Robert E. Jones, '51, R. K. Smith, CLIP THIS WORTHWHILE COUPON Herbert A. '50, and AND MAIL TO: Cherry, Jr. 1655 Sillview Drive Pittsburgh 16, Pa. Dear Herb, Please IN MEMORIAM Sadly, Pi Sigma Graduate Chapter announces the loss of brothers of the bond. with Their spirit will ever remain send .tickets to the Phi Gamma Delta me Alumni Dinner Dance to be held Sat., April 2, 1960, at Shannopin Country Club, Ben Avon Heights, Pa. I understand other chapter. Enclosed that I can invite Phi Gams from any $12.50 per couple. is my check for $ us. Lawrence G. Boggs 1913 Milo M. 1925 Gwosden James H. Scott 1919 Fraternally, Class. \r\nTHE PANTHER ALUMNI FIJI 1959 ACKNOWLEDGMENTS Since January 1, 1959, 121 brothers have paid their annual dues of $5,00 plus $827.66 in additional contributions for a total of $1432.66. This is an average of $11.84 for each contributing brother. This is our record year. We have ex ceeded the previous record year of 1957, when 114 brothers contributed a total of $1362.00 for an average of $11.95 per brother. The class of 1944 again leads the way with ten brothers responding to our dues requests, with the class of 1950 not far be hind with nine contributing brothers. If all classes since 1924 could equal this record, we would realize annual dues in come of $1750.00 not counting contributions in excess of the five dollar dues. A complete listing of 1959 dues-paying brothers is set out below. Those residing outside the Pittsburgh area are so indicated. Your trustees sincerely thank our contributing brothers for their abiding interest in our fraternity. We have not in the past called particular attention to the generous amount of some brothers* contributions. However, it seems appropriate this year to take special note of the contribution received from Brother Karl Ullrey, *39, in the approximate amount of $100.00. This contribution was made for a specific repair item which the undergraduate chapter was not able to include in their very tight budget. 1897-Charles A. George H. Gray, Jr. R. Lee McFadden, Jr.,McKeesport,Pa. Locke 1903-Hugh Arthur, Los Angeles, Cal. 1907-Wm. C, Arthur, Meadville, Pa. 1908-Phillip E. Angle, Sharon, Pa. 1912-Chas. A. Swartz, Bronxville, N.Y. 1915-Harold S. Downing William J. Grose, San Antonio, Tex 1917-Roy W. Walters, Sr., Dallas, Tex. 1919-Fobert F. Miller 1920-Edward H. Bohn, Collingwood, N.J, James W. Inglefield, Dunedin, Fla. 1921-Geo. W. Blackmore, Melborne, Fla. Walter W. Mockett, Mt. Dora, Fla. 1922-Harvey J. Harman, New Brunswick, NJ Jay L. Reed, New Castle, Pa. Charles W. Fidinger 1923-Charles E. Craig Gerald A. Cresswell, Abilene, Tex. T, Craig McKee, Harrisburg, Pa. John S. Ridinger G. Dixon Shrum Philip A. Small, Lake Forest, 111. William A. Steele, Wheeling, W.Va. W. Paul Walker 1924-John G. Carr, Marathon, Fla. 1925-S. Marsh Johnson, Reno, Nevada 1926-Jesse L. Brown, Allentown, Pa. Chas. P. Friedrich, HaddonfieId,NJ Carrol K. Liller, Atlanta, Ga. 1927-Elmer J. Kidney, Bridgeville, Pa. Howard I. John D. John C. McKown William D, Scott Sheppard Wm. S. Walters, Warren, Pa. Richard S. Weigle, Memphis, Tenn. William C. Yocum 1945-Robert E. Lewis, Oakmont, Pa. J. Lawrence McBride Clarence L. C. Buzard, Pompano Beach, William E, Bean, St. Louis, Mo. Herbert A. Cherry, Jr. John W. Green, Jr., Wynnewood, Pa. 1949-Dean L. Carey, Biglerville, Pa. Nfa rtin J. Frame, Uniontown, Pa. Richard K. Smith William H. Werry, Johnstown, Pa. Richard M.Wray,Colonial Hts.,Va. 1951-Eugene S. Baur John M. Brandon, Cleveland, Ohio James L. Hoobler, Kennett Sq.,Pa. Clinton L. Lowery, Portsmouth,Va. Jules Jay Polachek 1952-Hugh E, Root, Ft.Lauderdale, Fla, 1953-Wayne V. Lind Walton C. Zieg, Jr. 1954-John W. Creighton,Jr,,Chicago,I11. Wm. L. McKay, Mason, Ohio Wm. R. H. McKenna, Leechburg, Pa. Lambert Myers, Norfolk, Va. 1958-John Benford, Greensburg, Pa. Richard B. Frost Burton R. Gilson George F. Kowallis Patton Carl P. Rebele, Grove City, Pa. Fla. Robert L. Calvin, New Castle, Pa. Joseph W. Cole, Ridgway, Pa. Richard J. Conley, Gibsonia, Pa. Ray E. Reppart, Monaca, Pa. William E. Saul, Washington, Pa. 1948-John F. Armstrong Donald McGinnis James M. Miller 1946-William E. Hall Samuel W. Verner Van Scoyoc Roy W. Walker 1950-C. Harry Constandy John L. Holloway J. Robt. Homer, Kent, Ohio Watson O. Powe 11, Jr .. Richmond , Va. Joseph R. Robinson, Jr. 1947-Kenneth D. Marsh Frederick C. Robert Gibb, Altoona, Pa. Thomas J. Weigman PI SIGMA ASSOCIATION John H. Martin, Erie, Pa. STATEMENT OF CASH RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMEVTS Carl H. Shaffer, Westfield, N.J. 1928-William E, Brinker, Evanston, 111. PRIOR YEARS, 1929-J. Norman Fowler, Sarasota, Fla, 1947 THROUGl 1931-Paul C. Miller 1933-Robert A. Beck 1958 Samuel C. Clements, Butler, Pa. George R. Geeseman K. Henry Pearson H. Milton Rogers, St.Petersburg,Fla. 1934-John B. Holbrookk, Old Greenwich,Conn. Leroy L. Lewis A1fred N. McCand1iss,Poitiers,France S. Edgar Pearson 1935-Joseph G. Howard B. BEGINNING OF PERIOD Current Rental, Pi Sigma Chapter House Delinquent Rental, PI Sigma Chapter House Graduate Dues Graduate Contributions Summer Rental of PI Sigma Chapter House Proceeds of Loan, Fidelity Trust Company Gross Proceeds, Stewart Insurance Refunds Miscellaneous Income Meetings Robert LaRue John M. Wilson, Johnson City, Tenn. 1937-Robt. J. Hami1 ton,III, Akron, Pa. A. W. Schenck, Jr., Mars, Pa. 1938-Stephen L. Goodale, Jr.,Detroit, Wilson McM. Slick, Johnstown, Pa. William Sterling, Jr. TOTAL RECEIPTS Repairs and Improvements, Chapter House Estate Taxes Water Insurance 1939-Chas. N. Gilmor^, Jr., Detroit,Mich. Karl R. Ullrey, New York, N.Y. Summer Utilities and Maid Service 1940-Robert L. Forsytn 1941-Joseph L. Roberts Interest on Loan, 1942-William H. TOTAL CHAPTER HOUSE EXPENDITURES Colvin 1943-Wm. B. Clemmer, Camarillo, Cal. James P. Miller, Jr. 1944-Howard A. Brooks, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada George F. Evans, Independence, 0. Samuel A. Frarier, Tripoli, Lybya Payment on Loan, Fidelity Trust Company Fidelity Trust Company Alumni Newsletters and Mailings Stationery and Office Supplies Annual Meeting Expense Other Meeting Expense Miscellaneous Expense and Floral Tributes Contributions to PI Sigma Educational Foundation TOTAL ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSE HOW ARE YEAR? now. YOU DUEING THIS Mail your I960 dues Add a contribution. 1959 655.12 11.800.00 300.00 75.00 7,450.00 2, 506. 00 3,180.22 827.66 1,034.00 80.00 1,800.00 299.00 17. 60 949.00 19.19 605.00 10.16 28.196.01 2,846.82 11, 758. 63 5,915.82 146.79 586.18 107.67 38.60 DISBURSEMENTS Real Mich. 31, 289. 66 RECEIPTS Smith,Indianapolis, Ind. 1936-James V. H. Ballantyne J. CASH BALANCE, YEAR ENDED DECEMBER TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS 1, 630.52 2,367.90 416.41 1,100.00 77.61 23,266.89 2,534.52 321.71 505. 73 620. 64 66. 06 515.00 700.00 19.08 1.598.32 606.16 5.07 65.49 1,068.46 22.00 t ,563.66 1,777.18 27, 830.55 3,375.50 NET CASH INCREASE (DECREASE) 365.46 (528.68) CASH BALANCE, END OF PERIOD 655.12 126.44