The Beaver Fiji A Publication of Kappa Omicron of Phi Gamma Delta Kappa Omicron Oregon State University Winter 1982 Fiji's 40th a Fantastic Function Forty years after the inhabitants of 348 NW 25th left the hallowed halls, all 35 of the same brothers rallied in June for an outstanding reunion. Brother Mo (Bob Morrison) invited 55 of the Fijis living in the house in the spring of 1941 to gather at his home for an afternoon and evening of reminiscing and partying. With the wives providing an excellent potluck dinner, and with Jim Morrison(KO'84)and his brother Dave tending the bar, a great experience in Fiji brotherhood was thoroughly enjoyed by all. The following brothers from the classes of 194144 attended: Richard Beech Robert Crookham Portland Portland William "Moose" Morgan Portland Berlan "Butch" Lemon Corvallis Myron "Doc" Doty John "Jiggs" Fisk John Fliggins Tacoma Pendleton Baker Walter Smith The brothers attending the 40th reunion pose for a group portrait. As you can see. Phi Gamma Delta is certainly not for college days alone! Boise Brothers Lind and Morgan extended the reunion with Philip Conrad Maui, HI Donald "Dab" Bourne Herbert Ballin Bruce Crichton Salem Portland Portland brunches the following day, since some of the brothers hod not seen each other for the entire 40 years, leaving much catching Richard "Slick" Livingston Hillsboro Joseph Sweeny Longview Richard Cook Jack Briggs up to do. Consensus: Phi Gamma Delta is certainly not for college days alone. It's a unique "privilege" — just ask any of the forty-year group that attended. — Bob Morrison, '43 Seattle S'- Petersburg, FL KO Hosts Section Convention Gordon Petrie Portland Robert Wiegand Portland activities, among them the Joint Section Convention for sections Thomas Talbot Burton Lind Richard Paulson Robert Morrison Portland Portland Portland Portland 32 and 33. This year. Kappa Omicron had the privilege of Rupert Fixott Medford Edward "Chops" Schaeffers Seattle William Milne Thomas Jackson Woodland Albany Robert Hale Bernard Ruddock Emmett Woodward Forest Grove Eugene Thomas Henshaw Eugene "Gus" Schluter Lodi, CA Winter term for Phi Gamma Delta means a multitude of hosting the weekend event on February 1 3 and 14 with over 60 brothers traveling to Corvallis from Washington, Idaho, and Canada. There were many highlights throughout the weekend with involvement from the fraternity's executive director. Bill Zerman. One of our field secretaries, Eugene "Buddy" Cote, also served to odd to the "international flavor." OSU's Dean of Students, Bill Brennon, gave his support to the convention as he opened the morning session with a talk on public relations. Meetings continued on throughout the day with Section Chief Donald T. McKay delivering an inspirational talk on "Rush — the Lifeblood Baucke (Moses Lake) phoned to talk to all the brothers. Letters of the Fraternity." Also getting in on the action were former KO treasurers Scott Ashdown ('81) and Paul Harvey ('81), who coordinated a discussion on chapter finances. Appreciation is extended to Purple Legionnaire Neil D'Autremont ('77) and Board of Chapter Advisors Chairman Tim Hornecker ('78) for from Binford, Weibel, Bates, Hoover, Graham, Bnsbm, Olsen, their involvement as discussion leaders. It was sad to learn that Bill Howard had gone ad astro in March. 1981 Brothers GilfiHan, Baucke, and Olsen provided . . I rmd Brothers Berman (Las Vegas) and wine in their absence ana oro. v a ; Laird Donaldson, and others who could not attend were shared In the evening, we moved the convention site to Nendel's and appreciated. Scram and Jean Graham stopped by as well as undergrads Paul Harvey and Kevin Innes who shared the Inn for the banquet. Brother Zerman was the keynote speaker,