Beaver Fiji The Kappa Omicron Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta April, 1965 Oregon State University Corvallis, Oregon Annual Pig Dinner To Be Held May 22 With the emergence of April showers and May flowers so comes another annual Norris Pig Dinner. As all young and old Phi Gams alike know, the Pig Dinner has been a tradition with Phi Gamma Delta since it was first introduced in the depths of the Fiji House at Berekely, Calif. This year then will be no exception; the Fiji Pig will remain in Portland and lure all devoted Fiji hearts as it has every year in the past. The date is Saturday, May 22nd; the banquet will be held at 3:30 p. m. in Portland's Areo Club, 804 S. W. Taylor Street. Preceeding the dinner there will be cocktails served from 2:00 until 3:15 p.m. We are very privileged to have Archon Councilor, Harry Templeton as our main speaker. We are grateful to Brother Templeton for taking time from his busy schedule in Los Angeles to speak and hope you will join us for a very enjoyable Fiji afternoon. Also ex pected to attend will be Don Johnson, Chief of our new section, Scram Graham, Purple Legionnaire, and Earl Price, all prominent local alums. So that we may know how many graduates will be attending, we are asking you to mark the enclosed post card accordingly; your quick response to this would be greatly appreciated. Recent Happenings — Fall term was an outstanding term for the Fiji's this year. Homecoming, a great success, saw the future Rose Bowl team in ac tion and the fine performances turned in by two first string Fiji lineman, guard A1 Funston and tackle Bill Stellmacher. A1 Funston was one of Oregon State's Best linemen and turned in many Spark ling performances, while Bill Stellmacher fooled all in the Homecom ing stadium by racing for a touchdown on a tackle eligible play. The tremendous pledge class of 31 fine men can not go without mention. They represented Phi Gamma Delta well both in sports and social activities. Besides placing men in football and wrestling, the rooks went on to several committee chairmanships, rook bon fire, rook picnic, and class elections, etc. Besides giving the Fiji house a great physical boost they have also had a tremendous ef fect on house spirit and it looks like more to come with the op portunity of even a greater freshman class next year. Also of significance this year was the presentation to the house of a large palm tree brought to us by Brother R. O. Rowell of Sacremento, Calif. The tree has had to struggle through the cold win ter and we are still keeping our fingers crossed for its survival. \r\nPage Two * ' April, 1965 Rush Report — Rushing must go on all year round even though it is concen trated most heavily during the formal rush period at the beginning of fall term. This year is no exception since our intensive informal rushing program has resulted in the pledging of ten men in ad dition to the twenty-five freshman pledges already living in the house. We seem to have maintained more interest and cooperation concerning rush this year than we have for quite some time in the past. Recently our annual Harold's Club Casino function was held at the chapter House for High School rushees and was considered a great success by everyone. The highlight of the whole affair was the appearance of four lovely Pi Phi cigarette girls showing off the traditional attire. It created a lasting impression to say the least. Rush is principally concerned now with signing Seniors for for mal rush next fall. Approximately thirty men have signed resi dence cards and the number should top forty before we can be at all satisfied. We would sincerely appreciate your recommendations concerning men in your area; please write the Chapter House or Bob Bomengen, 12503 N.E. Morris, Portland, Oregon, if you should have someone in mind. Your help is always welcomed. Thank you brothers — PERGE! Bob Bomengen, Rush Chairman Financially Speaking — The chapter was in fine financial position at the end of spring term, 1964. There were enough funds in the treasury to carry us through the summer months with the balance in the black at the beginning of fall term. With formal rush being a great success, the Chapter House was filled to capacity. Due to a number of different problems arising during the term, a number living in were forced to move out or leave school. This of course had its effect on the financial status of the chapter. Consequently, the revenues ran behind the expenses fall term. To compensate for this problem, housebills were increased slightly Winter term. So as things look now, I think we should be back in the black soon and have considerable financial footing. One last comment I would like to make is about the physical structures of the chapter house. The upper two decks are deteriating rather fast because of age; they need a remodeling job at the pres ent time. As usual the only problem is money. Several plans have been presented to raise this money, but nothing definite has been layed down as of yet. Therefore, it is to you, the alums, that we turn for suggestions on programs to start raising funds for house improvement. Take a minute and drop a line, each and every one of you. Any suggestions, contributions or ideas would be appreciat ed. Please send them directly to me. Thank you. Gerry Durbin Housemanager \r\nApril, 1965 r • Page Three K.O. REPRESEWTED AT THE EKKLESIA Kappa Omicron Chapter sent three men, Colin Walker, Ron Enna, and Steve Vrtiska back to the 116th Ekklesia, held in French- lick, Indiana on September 5th and 6th, 1964. The delegates left the convention with a better understanding of the internal workings of Phi Gamma Delta. A very interesting thing happened to the delegates as they were driving through Indiana. It was the week before Labor Day Weekend and a certain Indiana radio station was sponsoring a highway safe ty program. They invited any travelers to stop by the radio station and tell them where they were traveling from. The person from the furtherest point would win a prize. To make a long story short, the delegates just happened to be driving past the radio station the first time they made this announcement over the air. Needless to say, they were astounded when three boys walked in and told them they were from Corvallis, Oregon! The result—a $20 transistor radio. So goes the luck of the Fijis. It's The Alum's Turn — And now for a little news on a few of the Alums. It's sad to say that a few loo many of our recent brothers have "bit the dust", or plan to soon. That's right, about 80% of our '64 group alone have hung up their hats, put on aprons, and shaved for breakfast in hopes that marriage life will have a lot more to offer. Seemingly, the others have been kept out of matrimony so far only because the Army or the Peace Corp got them first. Let's look into their happy little lives: Bob Wilhelm, '64—Industrious-minded "Oggie" recently married Sharon Bauer, OSU Pi Phi. and is now residing in San Francisco. By the time he gets back from his two month jaunt at sea with the Navy, you better believe he likes married life. Hurt Loughmiller,'64—New Year's Eve must have been big this year for Burt because he married Kay Bailey, OSU Pi Phi, two days later. He is now in the Graduate School of Business at the Univer sity of Oregon. John Geiger, '64—John, the "Executive Man", finally married his life-long sweetheart. Patty Petty, OSU Alpha Phi, January 16 of this year. He is now working for Equitable Savings and Loan in Yakima. Larry Clark, '64—Good old "Rabbit" put a ring on John's sister, Carol Geiger, OSU Alpha Phi, and plans to wed July 17 in The Dalles. Presently, after serving his hitch in the Army, he's staying even with John, and working for Equitable Savings and Loan in Portland. Gil Schmidt,'64—"Flyboy" now has his pretty wings and is sta tioned in Texas. He can be found quite often dragging on the air strips in his new GTO. The word is out he also plans to look into family life this summer. Jerry Heil,'64—You can't forget "Worm", our covil-minded lover boy. The Peace Corp salted him, and now he's enjoying an enchant ing life in Turkey with a beauty mark on his nose. \r\nPage Four • - April, 1965 Rich Albright '64—Studious "Obsie" will never be forgotten. His words will stay on forever. But, where is he? Rich was last seen headed for L.A. looking for a job. Tom Bosgen, '64—And then there's "Fly", but we haven't lost him yet. He's back here still on a loan and carrying 21 hours a term trying to graduate. Oscar Tuerck, '64—"Slug" graduated Winter Term and is now pursuing bigger and better things in the Graduate School of Busi ness at the University of Washington. John Poorman,'63—You'll never believe it. "White-spot" is still giving college the good old try. He's back here again, in as good a sleeping shape as ever, for his 6th year. Geno Estrada,'64—I almost forgot Geno, and that's pretty hard since I see him every night down at Pizza Joes serving beer. And guess what, he's letting his hair grow back to his high school style. He says, "I could really give a *??!?*!!? Bruce Bailey,'62—"Mode-bode" is also back in school after play ing basketball for the Army team for two easy years. Larry Kruger, '63—Who knows? Mike Vidos,'62—"PooPoo's hacks have left a lasting impression on my behind. I hear he's giving them just as bad a time in the Marines as an officer at Quantico, Virginia. He married Sue Hubbard. Tom Braden, '62—"Oink-oink, where's the 'pig'?" In the Army where he belongs. John Zurcher, '62—Quiet-spoken Zurch conned an airline stew ardess into marrying him, and is now enjoying a happy life in sunny California. Steve DeMaria,'62—Had twins! So much for now. I hope to catch the rest of you, including you old gents next time around. Let me know what you're up to. Ron Enna, '65 Alumni Relations PHI GAMMA DELTA PLACE 348 North 25th Corvallis, Oregon STAMP HERE MR DAVID L PALMER 12932 BUBBLING WELL SANTA ANA CAL 92705 670300 0 51