The Beaver Fiji A Publication of Kappa Omicron of Phi Gamma Delta Kappa Omicron 348 NW 25th St., Corvallis, OR 97330 Summer 1998 ★ SPECIAL KO CAMPAIGN ISSUE ★ A New Roof Is Going On! This great old chapter house is well worth restoring. It is a valuable ■ IR piece of real estate! IW Contents The "New KO Program" is working! See Tom Lewis's update on page 2 Repairs and remodeling have moved forward under Brother Norm Seethoffs continuing supervision. Read his latest detailed report on page 4. Fund-raising is a difficult assignment at best. Ron Enna and Tom Lewis,'60-592 his committee have expended tremendous effort. Receipts and expenditures are summarized below and discussed on page 2. More work lies ahead. All Fiji brothers are urged to provide the needed support in this significant undertaking to ensure its success. '97-'98 Campaign Update Highlights (As of August 8, 1998) Total received $101,886 Expended to date 92,052 Cash Contributions Pledge Balance Total Balance on hand $ 9,834 Ron Enna,'65-672 .$101,886 ...24,287 $126,173 \r\nPage 2 THE BEAVER FIJI BUILDING FUND UPDATE On behalf of the Capital Committee,I extend a very special thank-you to the approximately 170 Fiji brothers with a dona tion of at least $100. The ^1848 Club" has been a huge success, with over 40 KG brothers contributing or pledging a dollar amount equal to the year of the founding of our fraternity.' We congratulate the select class of brothers for their generosity and list them on the next page. A plaque is presently being designed for display in the chapter house with members of the "Royal Purple Club" and the "1848 Club." While we are pleased with having raised over $125,000 in cash and pledges, we are disappointed to have generated sup port from only 15% of our brotherhood. We now find our money pot near depletion because of the vast list of capital improvements we have made to date. And, with the completion of the new roof and exterior painting, we find our capital campaign still significantly underfunded. Thus, we make a final plea to urge other KG brothers to recognize the worthiness of this undertaking and to now par ticipate to ensure a successful completion of the project. Please note from Norm Seethoffs update that the latest estimate of cost to restore this beautiful old chapter house has grown to $345,000. Fifty-eight thousand dollars of this represents retirement of the mortgage, which would be ideal if attainable. But it is critical that we raise substantial dollars in the next two months to pay for current and expected necessary expendi tures. We ask you to recognize the validity and success of the reopening and to reconsider any hesitancy to respond with a truly meaningful contribution. YGUR HELP IS VITAL! A number of brothers have asked the question,"What hap pens if the physical plant is restored but the chapter house fails because of insufficient numbers?" In anticipation of this concern, the Kappa Gmicron Association (House Corporation) passed a resolution a year ago. This resolution, as prepared by attorney and Fiji brother Alan J. Thayer, Jr., sets out the distribution of sale proceeds should a "triggering event" occur as described therein. We have reprinted this resolution for your interest. Perge! — Ron Enna, 65-672 Summer 1998 2. Then, to payment of the obligations secured by liens on the Chapter House property. 3. Then, to payment of the obligations of the House Corporation. 4. Then, to those people (Contributors) who have con tributed $1,000 or more (Eligible Contributors) to the Capital Campaign since January 1, 1997. This distribu tion to Contributors is to be on a pro rata basis, based on the amount of the Contributors* contributions, not to exceed the amount contributed, without interest. 5. Remaining sale proceeds, if any, shall be preserved by the House Corporation for the purpose of reviving the Kappa Gmicron Chapter at an appropriate future time. Triggering Events. The events set out below shall trigger the distribution of the proceeds from a sale of the Chapter House: 1. The Chapter House is sold at any time prior to September 1, 2007. 2. If the Kappa Gmicron Chapter Charter is surrendered, suspended, or revoked for any reason after September 1, 2000, and before September 1, 2007, the Chapter House will be sold and the sale proceeds distributed. This provision may be waived and ownership of the Chapter House retained if the Contributors representing a majority of the Eligible Contributions consent in writing. THE NEW KO - HOW IT'S DOING The"new" Fiji house at GSU is coming along well. We have a solid group of members and pledges going into the new school year. Three of the officers attended the 150th Ekklesia this sum mer. They met new brothers and exchanged lots of good ideas. Gur brothers from Sigma Tau at U of W have also pledged to lend us a hand for rush this fall. Also this summer, two of the brothers lived in Corvallis to conduct a summer rush program. We have mailed a letter to every incoming freshman who has expressed an interest in rush and are now following up with telephone calls and personal visits. GSU enrollment is up again this year and so are the numbers for rushees. We hope to have a successful rush week and con tinue building. If any of you graduate brothers have any leads on a good prospective member, call Andrew Ibeit at the house - 541-758-7505. IMPORTANT RESOLUTION The following actions of the Kappa Gmicron Association of Phi Gamma Delta (House Corporation) were approved without a meeting effective June 23, 1997, pursuant to the unanimous written consent and approval of Jim Allen [*90-1188], Tom Lewis [*60-592], Dan Porth [*81-998], and Paul Davis [*85-1084], who The house continued its face-lift with the generous help of the graduate brothers and the unbelievable effort of Brother Norm Seethoff. Much remains to be done, but we will definitely be able to use our refurbished house to our ad vantage as a rush tool. Come see it. constitute all of the voting members of the House Corporation. Former Section Chief Alan Thayer has volunteered to head up a massive effort for a Pig Dinner in the spring of 1999. His "'Not for College Days Alone'' Campaign the mail for further details after the first of the year. Graduates of the Kappa Gmicron Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta have organized a capital campaign to assist with the redevelopment of the Kappa Gmicron Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity(Kappa Gmicron Chapter)and to repair the Kap pa Gmicron Chapter House(Chapter House). This capital cam paign is known as the "Not for College Days Alone" Campaign (Capital Campaign). Graduates involved with the Capital Cam paign have indicated that potential contributors would have greater confidence in the contributions they are being asked to make if they received assurances their contributions or some por tion of their contributions would be returned to them in the event the Chapter House is sold. goal is to make it the biggest and best ever! Keep your eyes on Gur new chapter is working. Your support is the reason. Keep your ideas coming and help us where you can. We all are very optimistic about the future of Phi Gamma Delta at GSU. Call me or come by anytime to see what I mean. — Tom Lewis, '60-592, Purple Legionnaire, 541-757-9603 NEW KO CHAPTER GUIDELINES As you probably know, when we reopened last fall, we did so with a new mission and an upgraded set of expectations. Some of the new rules include the following: Distribution upon Sale RESGLVED, that if any of the events set out below (Trig gering Events)occur prior to September 1,2007, and the Chapter 1. We are entirely substance free. No alcohol or tobacco House is sold, the sale proceeds will be distributed in the man 2. We are emphasizing scholarship. The pledging and ini ner set out below. Distribution, In the event of one of the Triggering Events, proceeds from the sale of the Chapter House shall be distributed as follows: 1. First to payment of the costs of sale. products are permitted in the chapter house or at any Fiji function. tiation minimums have been raised to 3.0 GPA (from high school) and 2.75 GPA (from GSU). 3. Financial stability. 4. No hazing. 5. Focus on campus involvement and personal development. \r\nSummer 1998 Page 3 THE BEAVER FIJI KO Capital Campaign Contributors (August 1, 1998) Royal Purple Club ($5,000 or More) A. Burton Lind, '43-299 Thomas E. Talbot, '43-307 Norman K. Seethoff,'45-346 $1848 Club Qualifiers Henry W. Brands, Jr., '35-174 Donald A. Bourne,'42-278 C.H. "Scram" Graham,'35-178 Charles V. Ruzek,'37-203 Jack E. Morrison, '39-235 Robert Geyer, '42-282 Richard B. Bailey, '40-243 John S. Fisk, '41-261 Berlan Lemon,'41-265 Walter H. Smith, '41-271 Karl D. Berman,'42-277 Robert A. Morrison, Jr., '43-302 Richard G. Paulson,'43-303 Robert E. Wiegand,'43-310 David W. Graham,'44-316 W. Wayne Shipley, Jr., '45-347 Edward E. Wilson, '46-371 John D. Rowell,'48-377 Bud J. Curtner, '49-381 Robert M. Dueltgen,'59-560 Thomas H. Lewis, '60-592 Robert D. Moody,'60-593 Kenneth R. Poorman,'61-610 Gary A. Wildish, '63-649 Ronald 1. Enna,'65-672 Dale A. Campbell,'69-752 Courtney C. Smith,'70-796 $1848 Club Pledges Ralph G. Leedy, '41-264 Alvin E. Olson, '41-269 Gordon Petrie, '43-305 Bryce Brisbin, '44-311 G. Patrick March,'45-342 Robert M. Mosar,'45-344 James J. Collins, '46-353 Frank G. Sauer, '49-396 Richard N. Dodd,'51-426 Richard M. Weaver, '56-521 Samuel R. East, '62-622 Bert E. Loughmiller,'64-661 D. James Allen, '90-1188 Contributors of $100 or More Robert P. Moser, '28-98 Charles M. Cartwright, '30-114 William B. Johnson, '30-118 L. Wade Sims, '30-122 (dec.) George E. Covert, '31-124 (dec.) Jack A. Grey,'50-409 Richard R. Harlow, '50-410 Richard M. Bixler, '51-425 Richard L. Engdahl,'51-427 F. Robert Hedges,'51-432 Hubert M. Cook,'32-133 John M. Foorman, Sr., '32-140 Arthur J. Porter, '32-141 Malcolm S. Bryant, '34-162 Grant W. Perry, '35-183 Allan E. Lindstrom, '51-433 Robert A. Moffitt, '51-434 Richard A. Schoenberg, '51-437 Theron C. Gorden,'52-450 Philip M. Brandt, Jr.,'36-187(dec.) Keith Petrie, '52-456 J. Thomas Schneider, '52-458 A. T. Woodhouse,'52-459 S. D. Eason,'36-189 William S. Hood,'37-198 Warren D. Jones, '37-214 M. E. "Bud" Mercer, '38-216 Richard H. Mote,'38-217 (dec.) John M. Alexander,'39-223 (dec.) Ralph E. Peterson, '52-455 Joseph J. Cornell, '53-465 Arthur H. Kroeger, '53-469 J. R. Kuse,'53-470 George D. Shields, '53-477 Stephen A. Enna,'68-733 John L. Smith,'68-744 William D. Brandt, '69-751 John W. Hubbach,'69-762 Jeffrey L. Wissler, '69-778 William R. Graham,'70-783 Bruce G. Bronson, '71-802 Terrence H. Dunn,'71-808 C. Tannert Pinney, Jr., '71-816 James S. Robinson, '73-858 Gregory S. Schuler, '73-860 Steven N. Stonecipher, '73-863 Neil J. St. Pierre, '74-880 Jeffrey L. Hjorth, '75-889 Terry W. Smith,'75-900 Lon D. Haberlach,'76-905 Thomas I. Meeks,'76-912 David E. Willard, '77-917 Thomas H. Newman,'77-931 Daniel C. Dressier, '77-943 Myron E. Doty, '41-259 Gordon R. Everett, '54-482 Donald N. MacDonald,'56-512 J. Robert Grant, '59-564 Robert A. Weibel, '41-274 William C. Long, '59-568 Timothy Hornecker, '78-957 Joseph Sweeney,'42-287 Marc H. Nelson, '59-571 Kenneth A. Middleton, '77-963 John C. Briggs, '43-292 Bryce C. Rickson, '59-574 J. Stephen James,'80-979 Rupert E. Fixott, '43-293 John H. Hudson,'60-585 Neal C. Reiling, '60-596 Kenneth M. Stevens, '60-599 Mark A. Harris, '80-991 John W. Barnes, '40-244 John E. Tuomy,'40-253 Edward A. Schaeffers, 43-306 Jesse J. Truax, '43-308 (dec.) Thomas B. Henshaw, 44-318 Warren P. McClure,'44-323 Emmett E. Woodward,'44-329 Robert R. Bergis, '45-330 Byron F. Disselhorst, '45-334 Donald Bergis, '46-350 J. O. Centers, '46-352 Leland R. Dressier, '46-355 Charles A. Gassman,'46-356 C. H. Herman,'46-358 Walker Lundberg, '46-363 Merle A. Mosar, '46-365 Allan E. Bankus,'50-399 John R. Deniston, '51-403 David S. Ellsworth, '50-406 Larry N. Wood,'80-994 Lawrence M. Baugh,'61-602 Theodore G. Squilanti, '82-1010 Paul C. Harvey, '81-1037 Gary W. Runes,'61-612 Michael L. Hutchinson, '84-1055 John K. Hedges, '62-625 Jeffrey J. Lindquist, '84-1056 J. Henry Hermon,'85-1081 Andrew D. Hesse, '62-626 Tom A. Stone, '62-634 David L. Long, '63-640 Thomas F. Basgen, '64-652 Philip M. Brandt III, '64-654 John E. Geiger, '64-658 Robert J. Wilhelm, '64-668 Steven H. Adams,'66-687 Gerald R. Durbin, '66-695 Colin L. Walker, '66-707 James C. Daulley, '67-712 Gerald C. Schmidt, '67-726 Keith W. Backsen,'87-1128 Terry D. Chubb,'88-1150 David J. Reggiani, Jr., '88-11^ Gerald E. Van Zandt, '90-1170 Andrew W. Orear, '89-1179 Patrick C. Faesler, '90-1204 Christopher C. Clark, '92-1241 Javier A. Ortiz, '92-1242 Eric C. Jensen, '92-1247 Jason R. Shaw,'93-1265 \r\nP^ge 4 Summer 1998^ THE BEAVER FIJI Construction and Remodeling Where has the money been spent? What will it take to finish the job? The itemization below summarizes the work supervised by Norm Seethoff, whose huge contributions of time and expertise were honored at a '40s Fiji potluck supper. Norm was given a plaque for his unselfish and continuing devotion to completing this major project.(By the way, to work on the house, he com mutes hom Bellevue, Washington.) Norm reports as follows: I. Repair and Maintenance Costs Through May 6, 1998 V. Costs Not in Estimate of March 1, 1997 1. 2. 3. Red Hat Construction Carter Fire Protection R. G. Smith Electric 4. Second Floor Carpet 5. 6. Willamette Gutter Service T-Flus Steel Fabrication 7. 8. 9. 10. $58,751.91 2,450.06 10,914.53 4,680.90 775.00 790.00 113.00 384.00 Sunlight Enterprises (cleaning) Kitchen Equipment Repair Sleeping Porch Mattress Furniture Replacement for 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 2,250.00 Handrail and Stair Nosing Repair Bring Boiler up to Code Repair Exterior Stairwell Drains Access Doors to Concealed Blind Spaces Change Out Second Floor Shower Exhaust Cabinet Work for 61 Concealed Electrical Outlets Electrical Work to Ensure Access to Outlets Correct Electrical Deficiencies; Exit Lighting; Pathway Lighting; Incorrect Circuiting; Defective Outlets Housemother's Quarters 150.00 9. Correct Fire Sprinkler Deficiencies Estimate $81,259.40 11. Projected 1. Costs Through August 31, 1998 Roof: Labor Material Fire Escape Work Contingency 2. $30,000.00 Recap: $18,750.00 3,500.00 2,500.00 5,250.00 $30,000.00 To Date Urgent, 1998 Third Floor Work - 1999 Other - 1999 Further Cost (V. above) $ 81,259.40 60,750.00 8,250.00 168,000.00 30,000.00 $348,259.40 Paint Exterior: Repoint Brick Repair Feature Wood 5,000.00 3,000.00 Contingency 2,000.00 Less Roof Material Contribution $ 3,500.00 Total $344,759.40 $30,000.00 3. Computer Wiring (grant from national) not included 4. Chapter Room Ventilation $ 750.00 $60,750.00 * See article regarding $20,000 from International Head Credit Where It's Due In addition to the work done by contractors, much has been done by Fijis, too. The new brothers have painted the sleeping porch, cleaned out all of the study rooms and the attic, and are fixing up the basement. They have also spent quarters on this page. many hours keeping the yard mowed and raked. 111. Third Floor Work - 1999 Graduate members have been busy, too! See Tom Uwis's"THE NEW KO - HOW ITS DOING"on page 2. 1. Sleeping Porch: Carpet Paint (work party) $1,000.00 100.00 New Door Electrical Outlets 1,800.00 2. Hall and Study Room Carpet $4,000.00 3. Smoke Gaskets on Doors $ 600.00 $3,500.00 750.00 Kappa Omicron Gets $20,000 from the International Fraternity Our chapter has been awarded two grants from the Inter national Fraternity in Lexington. The first, for $10,000, is a grant from the Phi Gamma Delta Educational Foundation recogniz- $8,250.00 2000. We will use the funds to install a network in the chapter IV. Other - 1999 1. Basement Upgrade — Ceilings and Floor Covering 2. Housemom's Kitchen Upgrade 3. Oil Tank Removal 4. 5. Guest Room Upgrade Plumbing, Heating, 6. 7. Replace Patio — West Side Replace Doors and Window, Living Room to Patio Floor Covering, First Floor (including stairtreads) and Ventilating Upgrade 8. 9. 10. Paint Interior Miscellaneous 11. Retire Mortgage ing our early implementation of the Alcohol-Free Housing In itiative that will make all Fiji chapters alcohol free by the year $ 30,000.00 6,000.00 5,000.00 2,000.00 house and acquire computer equipment and services for attach ment to the OSU campus systems. We had expected to use future Capital Campaign funds for this expenditure, so this grant will free up additional dollars for other purposes and enable us to 6,500.00 be on-line much sooner than we expected. The second grant, also for $10,000, is from the International Fraternity itself to be used for upgrading life safety systems. We will use this money for upgrading our fire sprinkler system, in stalling new battery-operated exit lighting and smoke detectors, upgrading the fire alarm system, and other safety-related proj 20,000.00 10,000.00 5,000.00 58,000.00 $168,000.00 the funds during 1998. We owe our thanks to Executive Director Bill Martin for his support of our chapter. 20,000.00 5,500.00 ects. Again, because we had planned to pay for these from the Capital Campaign, we will be able to use these funds for other needed projects. We will receive both grants in the near future and will use