t NEWS Classes of 1955 - 1961 The Chi lota classes of 1955 - 1961 are reunion committee has some extra tickets available. Ifyou would like to sit with Chi lota FIjIs, please send a check in the amount of $33 per ticket to Robert Passaneau '59, 1028 S. Greenwood, Park Ridge, IL 60068. If you have questions, you may call Bill leuter '57 at 773-864-8780. • Fall 2003 KIckoff Xi Iota of Phi Gamma Delta I The Universht' of Illinois I Champaign, Illinois October 2003 Graduate Report Headquarters Makes Inquiries About Bringing Back Chi iota Phi Gamma Delta headquarters considers Chi Iota a hot prospect for brothers, etc. expansion. The headquarters staff has weekend. The pledging ceremony will be held one night, and the "Evening with the Fijis" reception will follow. The reception will be a public relations effort to introduce the pledge class to the Chi lota graduates, sorority women, university administration, and family The Best Ttiends ... the Best Years! performed expansion-prospecting visits in the past year, and the University of The benefits of being a lifelong brother Illinois is aware of our desire to return. — simple friendships, networking and many others — can hit you when you least expect them ... and often when you need them the most. As we launch our 2003 - 2004 communications program, you have that same opportunity. Some very valuable benefits can come directly from your fraternity relationships. Please consider a gift today. We have tenclosed an envelope and form for your convenience. Please jot a note about what you're doing these days in the update section and feel free to send in photos for us to Include in the next newsletter. And remember. If you would like to make your contribution In honor or memory of another alum, please indicate that with your contribution.• However, Chi Iota will remain a prospect until sufficient local area graduate support is assembled. The expansion program of Phi Gamma Delta has a proven track record of success. During the 2002 - 2003 school year, Phi Gamma Delta recolonized at Michigan and Ohio State with initial pledge classes of 24 quality men at both schools. In 2001 - 2002, Texas A&M and Virginia recolonizations were performed, producing pledge classes of 54 and 28 men, respectively. Phi Gamma Delta's expansion Corporation President Patrick C. Keeley '74 Wheaton, III. 630-653-8000 (O) The final weekend is a kickoff and friends of the pledges. A goalsetting retreat is scheduled for Saturday and Sunday. Chartering expectations will be explained, officers will be elected, graduate advisors will be introduced and recruitment strategy will be discussed. Bids will be extended throughout the expansion process. The criteria for consideration are scholarship, leadership, athletics and gentlemanly program lasts four to six weeks, and the character. It is our expectation that expansion team Is comprised of the director of expansion and one field secretary. The recruitment process is within two years of recolonizing. Phi recommendation based. The campus, have a competitive GPA, be a recommendations will be solicited from leader in intramural sports performance, lead the fraternities in philanthropic a number of parties including graduate House W> Illinois Fiji Homecoming Reunion holding a reunion In Champaign at Homecoming on October 25. The llllnl play Minnesota on that day, and the in- brothers, sorority women, sluuenl organizations and campus leaders. During the first two weeks on campus, the expansion team will make presentations at every sorority chapter. These sorority presentations historically generate the largest number of Gamma Delta will become one of the largest fraternities on the Illinois and community service activities, and be well respected by the sorority women and administration. These goals will only be accomplished if the local graduates are actively involved in supporting the undergraduates. Graduate brothers can contribute in 773-864-8782 (O) 847-256-4562 (H) presentation where they will receive a number of ways. Prior to the expansion process, you can use your networks to identify legacies and recruitment prospects. During the expansion process, you can host or detailed information on Phi Gamma attend Illinois tailgates, organize a cieuter@ieuter.com Delta and the expansion process. Over the course of a couple of weeks, each etc. Following the expansion process, Treasurer prospect will Individually attend three you can volunteer on the Board of Dennis J. McNamee '84 interviews with the expansion team. The recruitment prospects will also attend casual events ranging from Illinois football tailgates, sporting events with one another, meals with graduate Colony Advisors, host recruitment events, organize and attend pledge class dinners and more. The opportunities are endless, and the various positions allow pkeeley@pkalaw.com recommendations. Vice President recommendations, the prospects will be Charles R. leuter '83 contacted and Invited to an information Following receipt of the Wilmette, III. Park Ridge, ill. 847-696-0310 (O) 312-499-4630 (H) dmcnamee@pcllent.ml.com cookout, attend recruitment dinners, (Continued on Page 3) \r\nWilliam J. Bengel '35 Allan F. Sindell '49 (700 John Ringling Blvd., Apt. 812, (1521 Dexter Dr., Clearwater, FL 33756- married (since '97) to Sandi. Susan Black Drummond, my first wife, died of cancer Sarasota, FL 34236-1572) Genevieve died 2418) I am back at work on a job located in St. Petersburg, Fla., and also attempting to complete my 30-foot boat. grandchildren. On July 4, I had a pace maker installed and feel great. tries and islands. Robert G. Kesel '50 William C. leuter '57 John W. Duff '41 (20 Blue Heron Ln., Downingtown, PA 19335-1894; rgkesel@earthlink.net) After (615 Ash St., Winnetka, IL 60093-2605; wleuter@securefuturesinsur.com) The (320 E. Mulberry St., Watseka, IL 60970- graduating from Princeton Seminary, I classes of 1955 - 1961 are having a 1728; j.w.duff@worldnet.att.net) I lost my settled in the East and served churches in reunion on Homecoming Weekend, Oct. Alpha Chi sweetheart in '98 but retain the Philadelphia area for over 40 years. We 24-25, 2003, at the Old Urbana Lincoln. 10/24/02. We were married 60 years and 10'/2 months. We were extensive travelers in 1995. I have three children and five and cruisers covering a total of 42 coun valued friendships from that classical Alpha enjoy getting west for the StephensonChi/Phi Gam bond group of the pre-war Himes golf reunion in September! Retire years. The Naples lllini Club keeps the ment has been a busy time — preaching, winters interesting. We had a rare, fine teaching, visiting shut-ins and singing in Stephen B. Lindell '57 poker club of Naples Fijis from Illinois, Chapter of Northwestern University at the the choir. Cornell and Columbia, jack Leifheit '42 (1234 Oakwood Ln., Clenview, IL 600251816; jlindell@ameritech.net) The Phi Chicago graduate chapter held their first was, and is, the youngest! annual Norris Pig Dinner at the Parthenon Charles A. Brown '52 (331 River Edge Ln., Jacksonville, FL in Creek Town. Yours truly removed the William Mack White '44 32259-2886; brownzoo2u@hotmail.com) I apple on Thursday, April 24. (1100 Vandalia Rd., Hillsboro, IL 62049- am 73, have been retired for 10 years and 2031; mkrink@webtv.net) I am pleased to see Chi lota getting back on track. My original class was '44. After serving in the my last son is just about to graduate from college. Whew! I am looking for Ray Brinkman '52 — any info? Air Force, I was discharged in 1945 and finished up at the U of III. in February Richard H. Wilson '52 employed in the insurance and income tax business. I am now semi-retired, but still do income taxes. I also served as president of Hillsboro Savings & Loan until it was sold. I've been married to Dorothy (Rink) McDonald since 1949. We have four coming Weekend, Oct. 24 - 26, 2003. employed and enjoying it! After 19years whom are bringing their ladies. Dinners or^^ graduate), and me, having lived in Dallas and Fort Worth. This put us further away Kurt of Chatham, ML; and George, wife Ronda of Hillsboro, but he's currently serving in Kuwait with the U.S. Navy. We from our daughter and two grandchildren in Delafield, Wis. We are close to our son, a violin professor at Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, Texas, and two San Francisco. My brother-in-law and fellow Phi Cam, Bob Cress '46 is de ^ Gene A. Wallace '54 William Alex Greene '47 (700 W. Fabyan Pkwy., Apt. 25A, Batavia, IL 60510; wag9822383@aol.com) We have returned to the Midwest, having lived in New Mexico for the past 20 years. since retiring in 1990. Presently, I am working part-time at Ace Hardware. Looking forward to another Chi lota golf outing. reservations and brunch. The cost is $394 for double occupancy and includes brunch, game and two nights at the hotel ($311 for single occupancy). Dinners will be charged at the time. See Page 1 for contact/reservation information. more grandchildren. '44. My granddaughter, Billie Huber, is a freshman this year at U of III. (1010 E. Olive St., Arlington Heights, IL 60004-501 5) I have worked as a handy man and part-time at various companies Expecting 40 or more brothers, many of in the Chicago HUD office, I shifted to the Friday and Saturday nights are at the hotel Houston office as the director in December with a pre-game brunch in a tent at 2002. It was back to Texas for my wife, Memorial Stadium. There are still plenty of Elaine (a San Antonio native and UT-Austin game tickets and time to pay for room John B. here in Hillsboro; Dana, husband travel when we can. Our last trip was to Reunion of '55 to '61 classes over Home (711 Main St., Ste. 701, Houston, TX 77002-3312; wilrande@aoLcom) Still children: Roi, husband Dan of Batavia, III.; Ralph C. Goetz '49 (300 SE 349th Ave., Washougal, WA 98671-9570; danieLdamon@ wedbush.com) I am working on Chi 1946. Since that time, I have been self- ceased. Occasionally, I see Bob Mueller Daniel A. Damon '58 JT/vIj (4506 Arcady Ave., Dallas, TX 752053607; gwallace@serviceasset.com) My last firm, Dain Rauscher Wessels, was acquired by The Royal Bank of Canada in a $1.7 billion buyout. I am now head of corpo rate finance for Samco Capital Markets Kent P. Brennecke '59 (3700 W. Westport Ave., #1256, Sioux Falls, SD 57106-6344; brennecke1@aoLcom) Traveling full time in a fifth-wheel trailer and seeing the U.S. Going to Chi lota Fiji reunion in October at the University of Illinois. with offices in London, Montreal, Toronto, James Eggerlchs '59 New York and Dallas. Currently, I am working on several transactions in the U.K., Italy and the Middle East. Fortu nately, we have an active Phi Cam alumni (5901 Stoneshire Ct., Dallas, TX 752525159; jeggrich@swbelLnet) Married Patricia Gallagher (U of ML, 1959). Served group in our area of Dallas. Alexandria, Va., in 1983. I was with Donald the company to MCl in 1986. MCl moved, 23 years in the Army and retired in Satellite Business Systems until IBM sold Drummond '57 (1 616 Wildwood Dr., Hastings, Ml 490589766) I have been attending homecom ings with great enjoyment. It would seem you could piggyback that event. I am now us to Dallas in 1988, and I retired from MCl in 1996 (before the WorldCom crimes). Spent five years directing the construction and implementation of a October 2003 \r\n•tvtwo-way paging company called WebLink. bought I had retired for the last time in 2001, but in 2002 our son and I acquired an apartment locator service called Moveyoufree.com which I am managing. We are also buying HUD foreclosure houses, restoring and reselling them. Finally, I have been interning with Century 21 and in the process of getting my real estate license. I enjoy mentoring, biking, swimming and SCUBA diving. Patsy has her own design business. We travel as often as possible. We have two unmarried adult children (Beth and Jim), both working and living in Dallas. Our oldest, Susie, is married and living in Atlanta with our 10-year-old twin granddaughters. lames B. Ruyle '60 (2714 SW Sherwood Dr., Portland, OR '64 who recently retired from his position as a pilot at United Airlines. time are Illinois and Notre Dame. So if Eric L. Bach '69 (1223 E. Washington St., Bloomington, IL 61 701 -4243; bachs@a5.com) Married to Cindy Totheroh since May 1990. Left WJBC radio here in Bloomington in 1988 after 11 years. Joined the Interstate Convention & Conference Center as event manager in early 1999. Just agreed to a two-year term as section chief for Section XXVII of Phi Gamma Delta that includes the chapters at Illinois Wesleyan, Bradley University and Knox. Still picking my guitars, driving old MG sports cars and wearing Bass Weejuns without socks, of course. Enjoy fixing up our 100-yearold house, gardening, our two Cairn Terrier pups, and Cindy, too, of course. 97201 -2251; jimruyle@earthlink.net) Retired from Miller Nash law firm in Portland in August 1998 to enter semi nary. I graduated from Claremont School of Theology (Claremont, Calif.) in May 2003 with a Master of Divinity degree, be 18 in November and is a senior in high school. His top two college choices at this Bruce P. Johnson '73 (3 Vernon Trail, Deerfield, IL 600151600; bjohnson146@attbi.com) Have David ends up at Illinois, Sue and I will probably be attending a few lllini games over the next few years in addition to a few Dad's Days! In August, I went to Chicago and visited Mike "Ricky" Clodfelter '73. Ricky had a cookout on Friday night, and some of the brothers who attended were Ken "Zero" Ossola '73, Dennis "Hoss" Kapral '73,Tony "Bone" Porterfield, Duane Kelly '72, Bruce "Hooper" Johnson '73 and Pete "Fur Pie" Bower. The next day Ricky, Zero and I attended the Cubs-Diamondbacks game at Wrigiey Field. David L. Jump '76 (American Boat & Tow, P.O. Box 5005, Cahokia, IL 62206-5005; dave@ americanmillinglp.com) What happened to the money from the sale of the house? Is it available? been married to Mary Clare for 23 years. I have a son at Indiana University and a seeking ordination in the United Church of daughter at Loyola Academy in Wilmette, III. I have been a member of Christ. I am living in Portland with my the Chicago Board of Trade since 1978. i/ife, Joanne (Chi Omega, Univ. of Mich., Golf and The War Between the States 1964). My two daughters and their history are my hobbies. Contact Mike families live nearby with our three new John M. Welssert '76 (7597 Saint George Blvd., Fishers, IN 46038-1964; john_weissert@wvlcorp.com) grandchildren. Cow '75 for information on the annual I am vice president of claims and revenue accounting for Wheaton Worldwide Moving in Indianapolis, Ind. My wife and I have two children, one grown and out of Fiji golf outing in Burr Ridge, III. Get the the house on her own and one still at Rodney S. Bond '66 (4908 Bull Mountain Cv., Austin, TX 78746-2403; rbond@austin.rr.com) I stay word out. home attending lUPUl in Indianapolis. Activities include golf, travel to Myrtle John W. Ramsey '73 (5424 E. 103rd Place, Tulsa, OK 741 37; annual Fiji Open golf event in the Chicago businesses and serving on the board of jsdramsey@juno.com) I am now living in area each year. Good to see 30 - 40 public company. We now have our first granddaughter. Isn't this fun?l Tulsa, Okla., and have been since 1993. I brothers each year when we meet. Peter F. Huson '66 years on the operations side of the (511 Steepleton Court, Ballwin, MO (1 8A Main Dock, Sausalito, CA 94965; 63021; advizr@sbcglobal.net) Hello brothers! I miss our days at Chi lota. I active in Austin, working with emerging just celebrated my 30th anniversary with State Farm Insurance. 1 worked for 24 Spend much of my free time enjoying the business and for the last six years as a State Farm agent here in Tulsa. I have been married for 19 years to my wife. Sue, who was a Kappa Kappa Gamma at Illinois (class of 1977) and a good friend wonderful and varied cultural scene in the of Lance's wife, the former Colleen bay area. Stay in touch with Jim Holbrook McNamara. We have one son who will peterhuson@cs.com) Currently managing the Thos. Moser Cabinetmakers show room/sales operation in San Francisco. Beach, S.C., each year and attending the Daniel C. Wombles '76 hope all is well with all of you and your families. I live in Ballwin (St. Louis), Mo., with my bride, Linda. Our daughter, Kara, just married another Purdue graduate, Ben (Continued on Page 4) Graduate Reoort (Continued from Page 1) for brothers to contribute time within their capabilities. Whether it is a few hours a month, or a few hours each week, your support is welcomed and appreciated. f'he three criteria used to evaluate an expansion opportunity: University/Greek life support Strength of the Greek community I.ocal area graduate support The Illinois Fiji The current challenge with Chi lota is local graduate support. If a core group of brotfiers in the Champaign area can be recruited to serve on the Graduate Advisory Team, then all of the requirements for expansion will be met. Phi Gamma Delta wants to return the Star of Chi Iota to the Illinois campus as soon as possible. To learn more about Phi Gamma Delta's expansion program, contact Josh Morita, director of expansion, at 859-255-1848 x.129, or by e-mail at jmoritaCa^phigam.org.B \r\n288-03 eha (Continued from Page 3) Cardinal, on 7/19/03. She Is now in graduate school to become a physician's assistant. Our son, Ty, is attending Embry Riddle in Daytona, Fla., to become a commercial pilot. Linda and I would love to hear from anyone visiting the St. Louis area. Any brothers attend ing the Oshkosh air show in Wisconsin? If so, let me know, and we can hook up there. For the last 20 years, I have developed a CPA and financial advisory practice. For recreation, I fly my own airplane, and hunt deer and turkey when and we have two boys, ages 9 and 13. We live in Park Ridge near Dennis McNamee Douglas B. Hayden '93 (61 31 Ellenbrook Way, San Jose, CA '84 I ran the Boston Marathon the past 95123; fiji@doughayden.com) I got two years. married 10/11/02 in Mexico. Kenneth P. Caniglia '85 (10310 S. Hoyne Ave., Chicago, IL 60643241 7) We have a new baby, Sebastian (109 W. Tomaras Ave., #B, Savoy, IL 61874-9547; djdunn2@yahoo.com) I am David James Dunn 11 '96 Paul Caniglia, born 8/4/02. back in school, finally, getting my para medic license and partying on campus John J. Fredian '85 when I can. Fijis I attended school with. (4300 Ridgehaven Road, Fort Worth, TX 76116-7312; cjfredian@earthlink.net) We have relocated to Fort Worth, Texas, from Alpharetta, Ga. I am opening my own (1124 25th St. NW, Apt. 209, Washing ton, D.C. 20037-1454; calljason® home health care firm. I have three sons: yahoo.com) Graduating from George Steven H. Dohl '77 John jr. (5), Nolan (3) and Colin (6 months). Washington University with a J.D. and in season. Would love to hear from any (10330 Commonwealth Blvd., Fairfax, VA 22032-2611; sdohl@cox.net) Not much really new. Go over 21 years in the Navy on July 8 and plan on retiring a year from September. Have two children, Sarah (20) and Steven (1 7). M.A. in international relations in Decem Jonathan S. Flusser '87 ber 2003. (54 E. Stone Ave., Lake Forest, IL 60045- 2966) just changed jobs after 16 years with American National Bank (part of old First Chicago, now Bank One). Still race on a 70-ft. sailboat with jim Armstrong '88 and Sam Miller '85(18 Chicago Andrew C. Blake '80 (27090 Maxwell Ct., Winfield, IL 60190- 1171; agblake76@hotmaiLcom) Would machinaw races). I have three kids: Jonathan jr. (8), Madeline (5) and Daniel like to get brothers from '77 through '87 (9 moths). Got back yesterday from a on a master e-mail list to communicate Grand Canyon hike. Have done 10 Chicago marathons and climbed six mountains (12,000 feet). upcoming social activities, etc. Jason H. Lee'96 K. Thomas Kilmmeck '84 Michael C. Hirniak '98 (31 77 Teal Bay Ct., Aurora, IL 60504; mhirn31 77@yahoo.com) I got married in October 2000 and finished my MBA in May 2003. We regret to inform you of the death of Robert C. Lewis '36 (6/1 7/00), Howard W. Clement '38 (8/01), E. j. (jim) Beam Michael Sands '90 '42 (11 /6/01), Robert V. Bebb '43 (3/30/ 03), Gordon L. Leach '53 (3/26/03), and Richard D. Tindall '54(4/02). Phi Gamma finance busji^ess located in Chicago. I (419 Timber Dr., Decatur, IL 62521; msands@insightbb.com) I am married and the owner/operator of a Bennigan's have been restaurant franchise. (320 N. Ashland Ave., Park Ridge, IL 60068-3532; klimmeckfamily® attbi.com) I am a partner in a leveraged Delta mourns their passing and extends condolences to their families and friends.• 2001r-9e6l.9ni UOOHBl/\l IS Mli'l. SZl-e 9561. JoBiuoJO 0 0LUOJ0r 6S9-892 pajsanbay aa//\jas ssdjippy I ON tiLUjad Bd 'a6a||03 ajBis QiVd :uiEjSojd suopBoiutiuiuioD av9u jnQ I7l77£-77S0911 'loojg sjeQ l7t'7£ xog o'd aBeisod -s-fl SDljjO suopeiay muuniv IIVIA/ SSVITlSBId sjouiiii )e uo|;ejodjo3 asnoH e)|dG eujujeo !Md