r University of Maine Vol. LXVIII, No. 1 FILL THE STEINS Homecoming '75 September, 1975 A DINNER INVITATION The undergraduate brothers of 0mega Mu would like to extend dinner invitations to a l l of our alumni and Pretty soon it will be Homecoming Weekend (Oct. 10-11, 1975)o Have you thought of what you are going to do that v\^eekend. Probably not. So v/hy their families anytime that you are in the area (passing through or ot herwise). We would appreciate any notice of your coming, though. not make plans to come back to UMO, renew old acquaintances and see the 'Castle*0 Bring along a few memories and prepare for the fun and excite ment of Homecoming '75 at UMO. Things are shaping up fast for Homecoming '75* Here is a rough ideat Friday, 10 Oct. 7:00 (pitj Rally and Parade 81 GO 11:00 Saturday, Student Concert Bonfire and Fireworks 11 Oct. 10100 (am) Antique Car Parade and . Display 11:00 1:30 Varsity Cross-Country (Watch for FIJI runner Jerry LaFlamme) Homecoming Game- Maine vs. New Hampshire 30 min. after game- MUD BOWLFIJI vs. ATO (between ATO and Newman Center) Happy Hour immediately after game Buffet supper at 8:00 'Castle' "An Evening With Rudy Vallee"- Memorial Gym (cont. on Pg. 3) DON'T MISS ITU Those of you who have been for- tunate enough to attend one of John (Chief Cook) Walos' meals will remember those mouth-wat ering deli-yhts he prepared. This year's Homecoming promises more of the same. Won't you join us? \r\nTEE PIKE TREE FUI Page 2 GRADUATE BRIEFS PERHAPS,YOU WOULD... ew6 Course at Ft. Penning, Ga. What is Let us know if you know any young man going to UMO whom you might like us to look up. We are always looking for good men to become brothers. Some may remember an uncle-nephev/, father-Son n a Cavalry Officer doing in a place like your CLUB next that. Brother Ray? Thanks for contribution to the HOSEA BUCK and hope to see you at Maine year. Good luck. Address: or brother combinations of Omega Mu FIJI'S. For example, broth ers Al and Ed Hackett ('53) are now associated with the Univ. of Maine. And, uncle Dave Rand ('58), Purple Legionnaire of Omega Mu, and nephews Bob (*76) and- Buddy Rand ('?8) are s t i l l going strong. Maybe you remember some others? 3^29 Emory St./^/ZnfrS Columbus, Ga. 'i'j 31903 We were saddened to hear that Brother W. LEE' STONE passed Ad Astra over the summer. Representing Omega Mu at the funeral was Brother THO MAS FOSTER ('68). Brother Tom served as pole bearer. Friends can send cards to: dic'jy Mrs. Mary Stone Church Hill Rd. THi GQSsip Augusta, Maine OE33O COLUMN Brother JIM McLSAN has moved. His (flickers of hope that someone new address might see one certain letter and renew an old friendship.) is: •^8 Vance St. Westbrook, Maine Best of luck in your new location. Brother Jim. Brother MORRILL REED ('30) sent us a note wishing us luck. We thank him for his contribution to the HO- SEA BUCK CLUB and hope this publi cation finds him in good health. Address: 3I Brent St. Dorchester, Mass. move so that we will be able to send you upcoming issues of the PINE TREE i-cT X 0 0212^ Also joining the HOSEA BUCK CLUB is Brother HUGH HIJNTER. Thanks for the kind offer to look into furni ture prices; you may hear from us pretty soon. Brother Hugh is teach ing at Narragansett Regional High School near Gardiner, Mass, and op erates an ice c^eam business during the summer months. Hope business was good. Thanks again. Address: ^8 Chapel St. Gardner, And as a further note, let us know If you have moved or are planning to Mass. Brothers, let us hear from you so that we may possibly let an OMEGA JL other brother know where you . are and how you are doing. The key word is: • feedback' PIKE TREE FIJI Published through the school year (cent, on pg. k) by Omega Mu o£ Phi Gamma Delta for its brothers and friends. We understand that brother CPT. Editor; RAYMOND O'KEEFE ^69) is attending the Infantry Officer's Advance MU lichael iviilner GOOD MEMORIES ARE CREATED WHEN OLD AND YOUNG FIJI'S GET TOGETHER. JOIN US? \r\nTHE PI^IE TREE PUI Page 3 GIVE A BUCK FOR HOSEA BUCK All it takes is a ouck, and you too can be a bonafide member of the Hosea Buck Club for 19751 The Buck Club was organized to help us get the equipment we need to run the house ef ficiently. Our first goal: a deep freeze, about $500. Brothers joining the Buck Club will be listed each issue and remember, it isn't important how much you contribute--it only takes a buck to joini BROTHERS, THANKS We appreciate you continued support this summen Edward Hosea Baker ('27) Morrill Reed ('30) Charles W, Camack ('^5) Opto Raymond O'Keefe ('69) Hugh Hunter Where your donation went: In addition to the new hot water heater, red stairway rug, Phi Gamma Delta road sign and the newsletters, we have obtained 10 new desks, new bunks and new mattresses. With house capacity these items were esential. With a l i t t l e bit of luck (and persistence) we will get that deep freeze and living room furniture. Thanks again. Hosea Ballou Buck (reproduced from Open House pos FILL THE STEINS- Homecoming '75 ter in 1929) (cont. from pg. 1) Let us know beforehand and we will get tickets for the Varsity Football game. There will be no worryj just pick them up at the 'Castle'. Also, let us know if you will be staying for dinner and how many there will be. John (see photo) says there will be plenty of food (turkey, roast beef, seafood, salads, fruit-- the works). Stop by for a friendly (and free)m93lo Those of you who have not seen the new FIJI may be amazed at the change. The basement has been completely re done. By the way, the bar will be open. Last year's Mud Bowl was quite disappointing (6-6 tie) but this year watch out. C'mon over and root for FIJI. In fact, c'mon back to the 'Castle' and f i l l a stein with us. Throughout the years, these are the many faces of FIJI as he has appeared on past PINE TREE FIJI'S or in the scrapebooks which some of you may re member. \r\nPage 4 THE PIHE THEE FIJI (cont, f.-rom p.5. 2) Brother EDWARD HOSEA BAKER (*27) has joined the HOSEA BUCK CLUB and we thank you for your contribution. Brother Ed is HOSEA BUCK'S nephew and is alive, and well at,! Baker's Mill End Store, Inc. Chester Rd. Springfield, Vermont O5156 CAMACK for his contribution to the HOSEA BUCK CLUB. Brother Chuck is a Marketing and Rate Engineer with New York Telephone. He has also just moved andean be reached at: *^877 E. 24th St. /"^/^^^^(t/j-^rooklyn, New York 11210 We wish you the best of luck in your new location. And, we thank Brother CHARLES W. WORDS FOR THE DAY 1 BROTHERS BELOW, When you are already in a hole, stop digging!!! WE'D LIKE TO HEAR FROM YOU!!! Please, drop a line and let us know how you are doing and where you are. U.M.O. FRATEBNITT BOABD BULK RATE Memorial Union U. S. POSTAGE Oiono, Maine 044721 OtWtA PAID Peimit No. 2 Oiono, Maine acT I ^976 in? O . nssir-so. 1.. Fiji 4