iBm '8 S9f 1 •w^ • • Omicron Deuteron of Phi Gamma Delta at The Ohio State University Colmnbus,Ohio June 1991 Alumni Support Greatly Appreciated Classes of'60 and '61 to Sponsor This Year's Norris Pig Dinner, November 1 Initiation of 23 Brothers, Philanthropy Projects and House Improvements Highlight Spring Semester By M. Brooks Rorapaugh '79 Omicron Deuteron Association President By Jonathan Penn '91, Chapter President Great strides continue to be made by the undergraduate chapter to maximize their fraternity experience while at OSU!This facilitates the duties of the House Corporation and makes a rewarding experience even richer from my perspective. On behalf of the undergraduate chapter and the alumni officers of the Omicron Deuteron Association, please accept our thanks for It's been an exciting time around the Fiji house and a lot has happened since the last Buckeye Fiji went out. First, Omicron Deuteron has pledged and Initiated 23 brothers. They are extremely eager and are alreacfy getting Involved with the house. Our expectations of them are high, but we are confident that they will help cany FIJI to new your continued donations to our annu^ dues program.These funds are a vital part of the maintenance and repair (capital expenditures) budget for the house. We anticipate kicking off another annual drive this fall and encourage you to call brothers you know and challenge them to match or exceed your own donation. The classes of'60 and '61 are sponsoring the 1991 Norris Pig Dinner this fall. Brothers Robin Obetz and Joe Berwanger are chair men of the event. The dinner Is scheduled for Friday, November 1, at the Great Southern HotelIn downtown Columbus.Ihe Buckeyes play heights. Second, with the help of Philanthropy Chairman Dan Sensenbrenner'91,Omicron Deuteron was able to raise over $7,000 for Iowa so this looks to be a great weekend for all, especially the cla^ of'61. the American Heart Association through our annual Queen of Hearts Pageant. Talented ladles from 10 sororities participated and helped In the fund raising.Through the hard Give Robin(614-464-5660)orJoe(614-457-7000)acallandlenda hand. work of these ladles, as well as that of the Continued,page three. brothers,FIJI was able to break the record for collections. Next year, we will set our goal even higher and try to break $8,000. Finally, the Dickinson Lodge has been Improved with some new additions. First, a basketball court was built behind the house next to the garage. The court was most welcome and has gotten a lot of use. The spring pledge class sponsored a three-onthree basketball tournament and an alumni | If _E li fN tournament Is currently being put together for late spring. Our second addition Is a wooden deck to go between the new court and the back of the house. At the present time, drawings are being made and estimates taken,but the new deck should be Join usfor Homecoming on October 26 when OSU takes on Michigan State. Watch your mail this summerfor details. completed by the end of spring. I hope to see a lot of FIJI alumni coming over to Inspect these new additions. \r\nPage 2 June 1991 Omicron Deuteron Wins Second Consecutive Ohio State Community Service Award Parents' Weekend Highlight ofSpring Semester; Rush and Pig Dinner Are Sure to be Fall's By John P. Altiere '93, Corresponding Secretary Patrick Clark '93 So much has been going on at the Omicron Deuteron Chapter that it's difficult to choose one event to begin with. So, I'll start with the one that brings the brothers and their families closer together—Parents* Weekend. This year's Parents'Weekend,held the second week ofApril, was a great success due largely to the efibrts ofJohn Pritchard '92, who organized the event. The festivities began with a "home-cooked" brtmch Saturday afternoon at Dickinson Lodge,£tnd ended at the Embassy Suites Hotel later Marietta. Ohio that evening. Before dinner, the Mothers' Club held their annual auction, We Present Our Spring *91 Shiny Pins: Dean Adamantldls'94 Upper Arlington, Ohio Andrew Fedak '93 Broadview Heights, Ohio Walter Null IV'92 Salem, Ohio Jonathon Sateren '94 Upper Arlington, Ohio Christopher Sena'94 Upper Arlington, Ohio Ifichael Spaine'92 Kent, Ohio Jason West'93 Mount Vemon, Ohio which rsdsed over $1,000 for their scholarship fund. Thfs year's scholarships were awarded to seniorSean Alexander(who maintained a4.0 and also received the award for the highest grade point average). Junior David Hbbits(who won another award for house involvement),sophomore John Altiere,and freshman Matthew Coma.Other award winners included Msirk Burrler '93, Stephen Mishkind '93, Michael Roeder '93, Daniel Sensenbrenner '91 and Charles Verkamp '93. Dinner and the awards ceremony were followed by the evening's entertainment, Casino Night, which was enjoyed by brothers and p>arents alike. Our 15th annual Queen of Hearts marked the most successful year yet ofour philanthropy.This year we raised over$7,000for the American Heart Association. Congratulations to Kappa Delta for winning (again!) and thanks to all of the sororities who participated. In addition. Phi Gamma Delta won the runner-up trophy in Alpha Tau Omega's 14th annual "FiteNite." All three ofour fighters — Keith Pulkerson'91, Mark Burrier'93 and Tom Constantiello'93 — successfully defeated their opponents. More good news:All ofour efforts did notgo unrecognized.On May5we won the"Ohio State Community Service Award" for the second consecutive year. Along with those activities already mentioned, we recycled cans, donated blood and participated in the philanthropies sponsored by other houses.Be sure to see the trophy in the Fiji trophy case when you stop by the house. Meanwhile, amidst our involvement in philanthropies and community service, the brothers of Omicron Deuteron still find time to have fun 1991 OSU FootbaU September 7 ARIZONA 14 LOUISVILLE 21 WASHINGTON STATE October 5 12 WISCONSIN at Illinois 19 26 at Northwestern MICHIGAN STATE^ (Imagine that!). With Purple Garter(our 1920s dance), Greek Week and,of course, the great Fiji Island, it's difficult not to have a good time. And while on the subjectofgood times:Fallis drawing nearer and several events come to mind.The first Is msh.We have two summer msh functions planned, one for July and one for late August or esirly September. Any recommendations for fall rush from graduate brothers would be appreciated, as we are alwajre happy to receive them.The next fall activity that provides good times is Buckeye football. It's always great to see the graduate brothers come to the house and join the undergrads for a celebration before each home game. And finally, the big event of fall that everyone anticipates. Pig Diimer. This is the time of the year for graduate and undergraduate brothers to get together and share some good times. Remember,anysuggestions,stories or picturesfrom the g)naduate brothersare encouraged and wekxxned.See you at Pig Dinner on November 1! November 2 IOWA 9 at Minnesota 16 INDIANA 23 at Michigan * Homecoming Buckeye Fiji is published by the Omicron Deuteron Chaffer ofPhi Gamma Delta Ftatemity at The Ohio State University for It members and friends. Address dianges,newsItems and photographsarealways welcome and may besentlntheendosedenvelopeormaUed toAlumniRecordsOffice,PhiGamma Delta Fraternity, P.O. Box 361303, Columbus, OH 43236-1303. \r\nPage 3 Buckeye FIJI FROM PAGE ONE: Carol and Alan Oatey '47 (4995 Alumni Support ... Joewood Dr., Sanlbel Island, FL 33957)Invite brothersto callthem at with the advent of a change by the Ohio Legislature to increase the drinkingage to 21 and the Increased public awareness ofthe pitfalls and perils of alcohol consumption, one of the House Corporation's primary duties Is to 813-472-4551. enforce the risk management policies established by International.This task Is being accomplished by providing each undergraduate member with a copy ofthe fratemltj^s risk managementpolicyand educatingthem concerning the laws ofOhio with regard to alcoholconsumption.Nolonger are chapterfunds permitted to be utilized for the purchase ofalcohol, and any consumption of alcoholatfraternitysocialfunctions mustbeIn compliance with the policyand state and Icxal laws. This probably represents a change to many graduates, particularly those of the '70s and '80s. Otherwise, the tradition lives on at Dickinson Lodge! Congratulations to the undergraduate chapter for their recentsuccess Iri capturing the OSU CommunltyServlceawardforthesecondconsecutlveyear! Can we three-peat? "Persistence and determination alone are omnlpoteriL The Board ofChapter Advisers, presentfy headed by Dan EJwlng. and the House Corporation are always looking for new members.The experience rewarding,and 1 encourage those ofyou with an Interest to give me a call a 614-224-2580. Gordon G. Hobson '49 (2121 Arlington Ave. #1, Columbus, OH 43221) Is a part-time real estate consultant and a full-time golfer. The father of three children and grandfather of five, Paul D. Hammond '60 (602 Franklin Way, West Chester,PA 19380)has retired for thesecond timefrom DuPont;this time he Issure retirementwill"stick." He plans to play more golf and do more gardening and continue traveling. Don regularly sees John W. Hammond '52 (428 W. Locust Ln.,KennettSquare,PA 19348),who works at DuPont but Is contem plating retirement. Richard B. Ta^or '52(67 Sunklst Ln., Los Altos, CA 94022) Is associated with Velcon Filters, Inc. Richard L. Ernst '54 sends his Richard Montgomery '37 (708 Rd., Cleveland,OH 44116)is a seml- Balboa,Brownsville,TX78520),who retlred chairman of the board oi lives on a 36-hole golf course, plays golf about four times a week. L,akewocxl Printing & Advertl^^fi' Inc. He lives a couple of blocks Leland V. Walton Jr. '43 (68 William O. Ash '40 (4134 High Buckingham Rd., Rocly River, OH Sierra, San Antonio, TX 78228) Is 44116) and "Hoot" also keeps m helping establish a FIJI Chapter at The University of Texas at San Antonio by serving on the board of colony advisors. Bill stays fit musically bytickling the pianofor the old folks at a nearby retirement center and nursing home each week. touch with BUI Ash'40(see above). He told us that two of the largest alumni groups In the country (Michigan and Ohio State) get together each feiU to watch the Ohio State-Michigan game via satellite. "And It all happens In San Antonio!" George C. Bliller'40(321343rd St., Lubbcx:k,TX 79413)had a great time at last fall's reunion at the OSU- Texas Tech game. He wrote, "Ohio State's hospitality to the Texas Tech fans was outstanding!" He told us Ralph S. Paffenbarger Jr.'44(892 The Arlington, Berkelqr, CA 94707) Is a professor of epidemiology at Stanford University School of address as R.R. 2 Box 65AA, DUlsboro, IN 47018. Theodore D. Griley H '55 (1731 Bryn Mawr Clr., Newark,OH 43055) and his wife, Dorl, have six children. He Is very active In business and community activities. Including positions as director of Rotary International, member of the Ohio State University President's Club and Ohio State University Alumni Advisory,and Chairman ofthe Board of Spenlqr Newspapers, Inc. Medicine. Retired from the University of Missouri School of Dentistry, Thomas D. Schaad '44 (12869 Cambridge Terr., Leawood, KS 66209)and his wife, JuUanne, have five chUdren and nine grandchildren. Tom received a group photo from his sister-ln-law and brother,Laura and Frederick J. Schaad '42 (189 Avenlda Barbera, Sonoma, CA 95476), who got together with Vliginla and Morgan D. Lefferdink that Charles B. Hood '42 can be '42(P.O.Box85,Star Route 97,Pond reached through John M.Bfiller'47 (1675 Murex Ln., Naples,FL 33940). Timothy Hall'42(214 Bonnie Way, Christopher G. Dulfjr *58 (7075 N. Penns34vanla St., Indianapolis, IN 46220)Is presldent/CEO ofWabash Valley Broadcasting Corp., founder of Christopher Duffy Communi cations and on the board ofdirectors of several organizations. He and his wife, Roberta, have four adult children. Chris would like to hear from anyone from the classes of'5559, especially roommates and friends, John Bercaw (address requested) and J. Gary Buchanan Edtfy, NY 12770) and Carol and F. '56(Via Boccaccio 47, Milan, Italy). Glen Ellen, CA 95442) In Sonoma, William F. Gibson '41 (20454 I^e Calif., earlier this year. Lots more news, next page! \r\nPage 4 June 1991 456 GRADUATE "I'm on the move again but staying NEWS Hitchens '80 vdio sends his new S. Bfichael BliUer '60 (4722 Shire Ridge W.. Hilliard. OH 43026)is the Franklin County prosecuting attorney. The senior vice president of P.H. Hydraulics&Automation.Theodore P. Schwartz '60 (3817 Lyon Dr., Columbus, OH 43220) has three around Columbus,"writesSteven A. mailingaddressasP.O.Box 92,Plain City, OH 43064. He has completed two quarters of his master's degree. When he wrote in April, he was planning to spend his eighth summer teaching water skiing at the North Star Camp in Wisconsin. "Shorty" visited oral surgeon Dongas W. Wallace '78 (7241 W. Hartford, West Chester, OH 45069), sons and two grandchildren. His who "is the father oftwo with one on oldest son, Steven 'SO (9644 5. the way," and tells us that Doug's LongwoodDr.,Chicago,IL60643),is a clinical child psychologist. brother, Richard L. Wallace '80 An attorney and advisor in the Navy, (1077 Tacoma Beach Rd., Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235), and his wife had a son in February. Box 520, Monmouth Junction, NJ 08852), David R. Lankard Jr. '84 (6976 Ra3rmond Dr., Dublin, OH 43017), Kevin M. Myers '84 (120 Oak Glen Rd.,Pittsburgh,PA 15237) and their wives. "We plein to ski,fish, golf and party Fiji-style." Bernard A. Van Antwerp '86 (403 Moran, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236: 313-882-0345) is in sales with the Cold Heading Co.He told us that PhiUp Hugus'86(5565 Forest Green Dr., Toledo, OH 43615) and his wife, Marcia, are expecting their first child this fall. In February, Kameron deVente '86, Scott W. Johnson '86, Chris Schermen '86, Ron Zesch '86 £tnd Bemie went on their annual skiing trip to Colorado. Prank J, McGavran '62 (5220 Femdale St., Springfield, VA 22151) was called to active duty in Washington, D.C., as a part of Operation Desert Storm. He is a captain in the Naval reserve. CiaigW.Deep'81(7871 Clearwater Cove Dr., Indianapolis, IN 46240)is in sales with Walla Medical S3^tems. "Next year's trip is in the process of William R Greenlee'81(6590Davis Rd., Hilliard, OH 43026) is in sales A systems engineer with the Computer Task Group, William A. DavidF.BIartin'72(813Timberlake and leasing with the Multicon Development Co.,and is launching a commercial property management and brokerage organization with two partners called ROI Realty Services, Inc.When he wrote in^ril,"Gooner" Secrest '88 has moved to 1309 sends his congratulations to Dirk D. Defenbaiigh '88 (3494 Scioto Run told us that he and his wife are November. Ct., Dayton,OH 45429),a lieutenant colonel in the Arnqr, is stationed in Germany. "Bo" tries to make it to Bucklefootballgames when heisin Ohio. being plaimed; if you wish to attend please contact us." Dunham Rd.,Galena,OH 43021.He Blvd., Hilliard, OH 43026), who married Christine Grassi in Richard S. Mosholder '72 has expecting their first child in early moved to 4227 Oxford Dr., Upper October. He also reported that Arlington, OH 43220. He and his Charles M.Greenlee'90(6380Park Douglas J. Swain '88 (5314 Elmcrest Ln.,Cincinnati,OH 45242) wife, Nancy, are the owners of Elxprpss Services Temporary and Rd., Cincinnati, OH is the marketing director for celebrated his birthday by manylng Cincinnati Fixtures & Interiors. His Permanent Personnel. He keeps in Sara Brownlee on ^rll 5, 1991. brother, John (Marc) Aldinger '85 touch with William L.Rush'75(RR 1 Bax201,Howard Lake,MN 55349), 45243) vho is the vice president of Sandoz Blark A.Koschny'82,the director of fi:anchise development with Burger Nutrltionals. King,has moved to 7690S.W. 156th John D. Braddon '78 (6004 Kerrwood St., Burke, VA 22015), St., Miami, FL 33157. "If anyone is ever passing through-besure tolook us up - we'd love to see you!" president ofa Nationwide Insurance agency,joined the office a year before William Harvey Jr. '85 (15708 Nelson Ln., Haymarket, VA 22069), whojolned rightoutofcollege."What have moved to 267 Beech Hill Ln., Mount Pleasant, SC 29464. He is a general manager for Pied Piper, Inc. J. Robert Clouse '79 (1252 E. William P. Harvey Jr. '85 (15708 Nelson Ln., Hajnmarket, VA 22069), associated with the Harvey 113thAve.BlOl,Tampa,FL33612) Insursmce Agency, has started a works at the Stratton Mountain second business, Manship Asso ciation, a business consulting firm. He and his wife were looking forward (Vermont) Golf School in the summer(May 10-September 28); In winter he gives golf lessons or does masoniy work in Florida. like to hear from some of the brothers. R. Jon Loveland'82 and his family a small world it is." "Butch" and his wife, Cincfy, have a six-year-old son. (8011 Fairway Dr., Columbus, OH 43235), has a son,Ityan,£md would Since publication of the last edition of the Buckeye Fyt, we have learned of the death of: Frank Zinimer '32(3/20/91)andWilUam V.Walton m'63(4/6/90). Phi Gamma Delta mourns their passing and extends condolences to their families and friends. to spending four da}rs on a house boat with R.Scott Bdwartb'85(P.O. JUN18 m FRATiriNlfT OF