THE PITT GRADUATE FIJI SEPTEMBER 15, I960 PITTSBURGH, PA. VOEUME XIX TRUSTEES Second Year Third Year First Year PRESIDENT J. Lawrence McBride ' 45 Robert K. VICE-PRESIDENT Ray G. Bender ' 41 John C. McKown ' 49 Herbert A. Cherry, Jr. '48 TREASURER Eugene J. Baur '51 5Valton C. Zieg, Jr. '53 Richard C. > * Smith ' 50 John Benford ' 59 Schleihauf ' 45 GIVE A LONG CHEER FOR DELTA'S MEN The fifth annual "after the game" reunion dinner dance The usual arrangements will prevail. /1 Those who will be will be held starting at 4:30 p.m. Saturday, November 19, present but unable to attend the dinner will be asked to 1960. contribute $1.00 per person to help defray expenses. The site of this gala occasion will again be the Re union Room of the University Club where Fijis, their wives and their friends have spent many a nostalgic hour. visions have been made toasts can be enjoyed. and the for a Pro private bar where victory and dancing will be $10.00 per couple. tion now. this issue. festivities will continue with dancing to the This exciting event promises to be even more worthwhile this year than in the past. Join with your brother Fijis in celebrating the victory of Pitt's golden Panthers over the Penn State Nittany Lions. RAH! Few will forget HAVE Our Yogis tell us that, DUES? Pi Sigma Travels! the thrills of the hotly contested Pitt-Penn State encounters of by-gone will come out A handy clip coupon can be found on page three of Dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m. strains of Hamilton Whitlinger and his aggregation. years. Dinner Mail your reserva (DUES CARD ENCLOSED) fight as they may, the Lions second best. FUTURE WHITE STAR EVENTS ANNUAL ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING Pi Sigma Association Friday, October 7, I960 - 8:00 P.M. University Club FALL REUNION DINNER DANCE Pitt-Penn State Weekend Saturday, November 19. I960 - 4:30 P.M. University Club \r\nTHE PITT GRADUATE FIJI ANNUAL MEETING THE PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE "THE IMPORTANCE OF YOU" In accordance with the By-Laws of the Pi Sigma Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta, the regular Annual Meeting will be held Where are all the strong young men of yesterday who pro claimed so proudly that their fraternal spirit was "not for college days alone"? What has happened to all those broth ers whose names are still engraved on the steel links form ing the endless chain of fellowship which hangs symbolically on our Chapter room walls? Sigma? Where are you, brother of Pi Stand up and be counted, at at of of the University Club, Friday, October 7, 1960, beginning 8:00 p.m. The order of business will include the reports the President, Treasurer and other Trustees and election Trustees to replace retiring brothers J. Lawrence McBride '45, Ray G. Bender, '41, and Eugene J. Baur, '51. The busi ness of the Graduate Cliapter and its plans for the coming year will be discussed. The support of the Undergraduate Chapter by the Alumni is expressed in the interest in the Annual Meeting. Your presence will add to that support - please plan now to attend. for you are needed now as you have never been needed before! The challenges which presently face our Chapter at Pitt 4725 Wallingfoid Street are all too clear: (1) Handsomely furnished college dormi tories for men offer severe competition to all fraternities on the Pitt Campus._ In particular, our undergraduate Chap Pi Sigma has opened its Fall program with two crucial ter is sorely lacking in some of the most basic furnishings which any fraternity must have to make it an attractive and wholesome place to live. Many of you slept in the same beds and mattresses which are now in use. Good desks and scudy lamps, so essential in creating a proper desire to learn, are for the most part non-existent. The age and condition of our kitchen equipment makes the preparation of meals all too difficult; (2) A recent order of the Bureau of Public Safety has outlawed the use of the of any sort. third floor for housing This has resulted in a loss of income to the fraternity from which it had been paying rent to the graduate Chapter. Without sufficient rental income the graduate Chapter has been unable to make needed improvements to the Chapter house and pay the necessary real estate taxes and insurance. Last month it was necessary to make a short term loan of $1,000 to cover just such expenses. In doing so we have anticipated that graduate dues and contributions and undergraduate rental payments due this Fall will provide the source for repayment of the loan. Whether or not the undergraduate Chapter at Pitt is to remain as we have known it will depend in large measure upon you, its graduate brothers. If Penn State Alumni within the last five years and W. Pr J, Alumni within the last fifteen years can build modern fraternity houses on their campuses and if Allegheny can raise $150,000.00 for the same purpose in a campaign which its Alumni are presently undertaking, why can't Pitt Alumni subscribe generously to a modest program of giving for es sential house furnishings which are needed now? The urgency of the present situation was fully explained in the last news letter. Yet, only 31 brothers have donated $506.00 over and above their dues and contributions. Altogether only 67 have donated their $5.00 each for annual dues and c on t r i bu t i on s . All of you more than 600 Alumni should reconsider your stake in the future of our fraternity at Pitt by thought fully completing and returning the enclosed Dues Request Card now. It should still make you "mighty proud to be a weeks of rushing. Rushing began on Sep tember 7 with an a 11 -fraternity smoker in the Student Union. At this time, up. those freshmen interested in rushing signed Then followed our smokers and week-end parties. Dance'. The final event is the traditional Orchid The Chapter invites all graduates to this event on September 17. The recently selected Field Secretary, Dick Gannett, visited the Chapter during the early part of our rushing. His experience and advice was well needed. The brothers wish to thank all those graduates who have helped up to this time and we invite any of the other graduates to join with us in these rushing events. Four of the brothers attended the 112th "Wilkinson" Ek- klesia in Washington D.C. in late August. Jim Emert, Presi dent; John Kish, Treasurer; Tom Lohrentz, Recording Secre tary; and Matt Gray, Scholarship Chairman, represented Pi Si gma. Tom Lohrentz was a member of the initiating team for Phi Gamma Delta's newest Chapter, Kappa Upsilon at Kent State University. The 87th chapter entered the hallowed ranks of Fiji land on April 23. Tom, Recording Secretary for the initiating team, was joined at the festivities by Brother Sheppard, '44. Bob Homer, *50, was the guiding John D. hand behind the new chapter. The close of summer brought a stir of activity at the "House on Wallingford Street." Following the Department of Safety's edict closing our third floor due to a single es cape means, furniture was rearranged and the second floor was refurbished. The accumulated "junk" from years of float building was hauled away. Portions of the first floor were plastered and the yearly painting and varnishing was com pleted. The 1960-1961 year is a big year at Pi Sigma. The chap ter looks forward to having you come around to the House at your leisure and enjoying a few hours in Fiji brotherhood. BOB LARRY McBRlDE By the time you receive your Newsletter, most of our rushing events will be over. Fiji" . '45 PERGE! PERGE! The future of Pi Sigma depends on taking an excellent and large pledge class. FULTON Corresponding Secretary \r\nTHE PITT GRADUATE FIJI Pig Dinner Well Attended PI SIGMA EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION. INC. The Stanley G. Norris Pig Dinner was held at the-Chapter House on March 26, As reported earlier this year, the results of the January solicitation were encouraging. Brothers Marsh Johnson Roy W. Walters, ceived, Sr. from singing the "Fiji from 13 brothers totaling While some of the pledges were conditional, appeared clear to the Directors that receive support if a definite program were established, ting forth specific goals. it the Foundation would set Your Directors have been working informative talk by David Fyock earlier report (Be sure to read more about this in our Presi dent's Message). Everyone agreed at the close of the even ing that there's nothing like Fiji fellowship. Graduates attending were: *58, Don Arbuckle, contributions from the have been received since our following brothers: Neil Decima, '58, Jack Connors, Bill McClure, '51, T. P. Bronco, —50, John McManus, '45, Walt Zieg, *15, *11, Elmer Kidney, R. A. David F. Altimier. $ A. McCrady Cherry, 5.00 McCrady, the funds of the Foundation to the Pi Sigma Association to As NEWS & NOTES the assets of the Association total There are unpaid pledges totaling $5,000.00. The We are also pleased to report that in the year 1960, six scholarship awards, each in the amount of $25.00, were made families of Ed Quick, Cherry, Zieg, 20. to the '56, Herb *43. 100.00 permit certain necessary repairs to the Chapter House. 1960, Bill McKenna, Jr. '58, David Fyock, *48, and James P. Miller, In July a loan in the amount of $1,000.00 was made from of August 20, *53, J.^ Paul Miller, 300.00 Roy W. Walters $2,782.26, '58, Tom Weigman, '59, Dick Schleihauf, *46, Larry McBride^ John Benford, J. Duane Brannon, R. *56, .Assistant Director of Dave outlined the University's plans for fraternity facilities on campus and its implications for all of us. '45, Additional twenty- favorites". Development for Pitt. toward the establishment of specific goals to meet their r espons ibilities. After an excellent dinner, full complement of actives joined in An "hour spent with Brothers Fiji" was topped off with an *25 in the amount of $1,000.00 and *17 in the amount of $200.00 were re together with pledges $5,400.00. Cash contributions 1960. four graduates and a '48, John Sheppard, *48, '44, Herb '48 and Walt '53, enjoyed the annual picnic at South Park on August Bill Yochum was the master chef and Herb Cherry organ ized all the "fun and games". Richard R. Smith, '50, replaces Robert Jones, trustee for a two year term! following brothers: Bill Yochum, *44, Jack McKown, '48, as a Bob has been transferred to Kansas City. David Fyock, Spring Semester 1959 Overall CXiality Point Average Best Improvement He has accepted a two year appoint ment as Dean of Students and Athletic Director of the Inter Ed Graf Best Freshman *56, will have to travel a few miles for next year's Pig Dinner. John Kish national School, Bangkok, Thailand. Robert Fulton Last reports on rushing: heavy turnout to all rushing events and much interest in "the white star" among Pitt's Fall Semester 1959 Overall Quality Point Average Best Improvement Best Freshman--- John Kish Jim Emert John Wallace new freshmen. (Please clip and send this coupon) Dear Herb, It is sincerely hoped that the Brothers will continue to I want tickets to the Fall Reunion Dinner Dance on support the Foundation as we attempt to develop this worthy Saturday, November 19, 1960 (Pitt-Penn State Weekend), at endeavor. the University Club. The progress of the Foundation has been encourag ing, but our goal has not been achieved. It can be achieved only through your contributions, which incidentally are de ductible for income tax purposes. Your check or pledge can be sent to the Foundation's Treasurer, James Patton c/o Cocktails - 4:30 p.nl. ($1.00) Enclosed is my check for _^^_dol lars . Fra te rnally, Pittsburgh National Bank, Fifth Avenue & Wood Street, Pgh. 22, • Dinner and Dancing - 6:30-11:00 p.m..($10.00 couple) Pa. (name and class) Mail to: Herbert A. Cherry, 1655 Sillview Drive Pittsburgh 16, Pa. Jr. \r\nTHE PITT GRADUATE FIJI 1960 ACKNOWLEDGMENTS Since January 1, I960, 67 Brothers have paid their annual dues of $5.00 plus $516, 00 in additional contributions, or an average of $12. 70 for each contributing brother. At this time in 1959, 102 Brothers had made their contributions. are many brothers missing from the following list, who, in past years, have continued their faithful help. their names will appear in our acknowledgments come January. There We are hopeful The class of 1923 takes over the lead from the class of 1944 with seven contributing brothers. There are many classes not represented and many more with only one brother's name. We sincerely hope that more of our brothers will be inclined to contribute at least their Pi Sigma graduate dues. A complete listing of brothers who have contributed during I960 follows below, Those residing outside the Pittsburgh area. are so indicated. On behalf of all our Pi Sigma brothers, your Trustees sincerely thank our contributing brothers for their abiding interest in our fraternity. 1912 Hugh Arthur, Los Angeles, Calif. Philip E. Angle, Sharon, Pa. Roland A. McCrady Charles A. Swartz, Bronxville, N. Y. 1915 Harold S. Downing 1903 1908 1911 1951 - John M. Brandon, Cleveland, Ohio Jules J. Roger B. Bognar, Roslyn Heights, N. Y. 1953 John M. Bennett, Jr. 1954 J. Duane Brannon, Oil City, Penna. Charles W. Ridinger 1957 G. William Lloyd, Venezuela, S. A. William L. McKay, Mason, Ohio H. Lambert Myers, Virginia Beach, Va. Edward B. Clingman, Jr. Franks. Smith, Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. Charles E. Craig 1958 Wayne V. Lind Gustavius A. Schnabel, Altadena, Calif. Roy W. Walters, Sr., Dallas, Texas David W. K. Peacock, Flanders, N. J. Jay L. Reed, New Castle, Pa. 1917 1921 1922 1923 - Polachek 1952 T. Craig McKee, Harrisburg, Pa. Ernst R. John R. Benford, Greensburg, Pa. Ellsworth T. Ronald M. Nickel Bowser Puntil 1959 - David A. Boyd, Jr. , Youngstown, Ohio John S. Ridinger, Sr. Philip A. Small, Lake Forest, 111. William A. Steele, Wheeling, W. Va. W. 1924 1926 PI Paul Walker SIGMA ASSOCIATION Statement of Cash Receipts and Disbursements - Lawrence J. BUrley, Moundsville, W. Va. - Axel J. Anderson, Rutland, Vermont Charles P. Friedrich, Haddonfield, N. J. 1927 - Robert M. Gordon Prior Years September 1947 through 10, 1960 T. Hart Larkins, East Liverpool, Ohio Carl H. Shaffer, Westfield, N. J. - J. Norman Fowler, Sarasota, Fla. 1932 - Lee O. Madden, Staten Island, N. Y. 1929 E. Carroll Thornton, Youngstown, Ohio 1933 - Robert A. 1934 - Alfred N. Beck McCandliss, Heidelburg, Germany S. Edgar Pearson 1936 - John M. Wilson, Johnson City, Tenn. 1938 - Stephen L. Goodale, Jr. , Detroit, Mich. Wilson M. Slick, Johnstown, Pa. 1939 - Charles N. Gilmore, Detroit, Mich. 1941 - Joseph L. Roberts 1943 - William F. Colvin, Connellsville, Pa. Evans, Independence, Ohio Samuel B. Frazier, Tripoli, Libyat George H. Gray, Jr. 1944 - George F. R. Lee McFadden^ Jr. John D. Sheppard William S. Walters, Warren, Pa. 1945 - J, Lawrence McBride Watson O. Powell, Jr. , Richmond, Va. 1946 - Forrest F. Craig, Jr. , Tulsa, Okla William E. Hall 1947 - Richard J. Conley Ray E. Reppert, Monaca, Pa. William E. Saul, Washington, Pa. 1948 - Joseph W. Cole, Ridgway, Pa. John S. Ridinger, Jr., Westlake, Ohio 1949 - William D. Marsh 1950 - C. Donald McGinnis HOW ABOUT SENDING YOUR I960 DUES TODAY ? 1959 289. 66 CASH BALANCE, BEGINNING OF PERIOD 126.44 RECEIPTS 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, Meetings Insurance Refunds 12, 7, 3, 4, 100. 525. 201. 007. 00 00 00 88 1, 114. 00 1, 800. 00 1, 248. 00 TOTAL RECEIPTS 340. 00 516.00 212. 50 27. 76 Pi Sigma Educational Foundation Loan Proceeds Miscellaneous Income 300. 00 1, 000. 00 19. 19 31, 042. 83 2, 368. 50 11, 905. 42 6, 502. 00 1, 738. 19 530.55 DISBURSEMENTS Repairs and Improvements, Chapter House Real Estate Taxes Water Insurance Summer Utilities and Maid Service 2,406. 50 416. 41 Payment on Loan, Fidelity Trust Company Interest on Loan, Fidelity Trust Company 1. 800. 00 96. 69 TOTAL CHAPTER HOUSE EXPENDITURES Alumni Newsletter and Mailings Stationery and Office Supplies Annual Meeting Expenses Other Meeting Expenses Miscellaneous Expense and Floral Tributes Contribution to Pi Sigma Educational Foundation TOTAL ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSE TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS NET CASH INCREASE (DECREASE) CASH BALANCE, END OF PERIOD 108. 16 377.50 744. 14 24, 865. 21 1, 760. 35 3, 140. 68 326. 78 254. 24 571. 22 1, 689. 10 381.46 88. 06 9. 24 525. 00 6, 340. 84 31, 206. 05 644. 94 2,405. 29 (163. 22) (36. 79) 126. 44 89. 65