Nittany Gamma Phi Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity at The Pennsylvania State University STATE COLLEGE,PA NOVEMBER, 1982 Not for College Days Alone. Renovation Program Gets Personal Going Strong!!! LODGE PHOTOGRAPH AVAILABLE -- IMPROVED GRADUATE RELATIONS DONATE TODAY! We're continuing to make progress--the major renovations at the Hummel Fishburn Lodge are complete and we have 50 Fiji's I iving in the house. We also have outstanding loans with the national fraternity and with the Keystone National Bank in Punxsutawney totaling $75,000. Our renovation fund drive to date has brought in only $15,000. Many brothers have already contributed. At the same time, there are still many, many more who have not. The help of those who have not is desperately needed. We're now organizing a .program of class agents to make sure that everyone is contacted personally and directly. In the meantime, if you can make a gift, so much the better. As a reminder, those giving $200 or more will receive a beautiful 8" x 12" color photograph of the Hummel Fishburn Lodge. Those already qualifying have now received their prints. Also, a gift of $500 makes you a Hummel Fishburn Memorial Donor and will put your name in a permanent place in the chapter house. A donation of $200 makes you a Fishburn Philanthropist and qualifies you for the lodge photo graph. Please help. The fraternity system and Gamma Phi at Penn State must be preserved and strengthened. A CHAPTER PRIORITY The 1982-1983 school year has started off quite success fully. Currently, we have 50 brothers living in the Lodgeright at capacity! As a result, it has been easier for us to meet all of our financial obligations, both current and past due. It is our goal to be rid of all past debts for the first time in nine years by the end of this school term. We would not be in such a position withoLit the invaluable help of brothers Jeff Muller '71 and Hal "Brooms" Wilson '51, as well as our local financial advisor, Mrs. Florence Curley (who has three sons who are alumni of Gamma Phi). The undergraduates would l ike to sincerely thank these people for all they have done for us. At the end of the last school year, we were ranked fifth academically among all 50 social fraternities at Penn State. Also, we are presently in third place in the running for the Bischoff trophy, and our strongest sports are yet to come. As always, we hope to capture the Bischoff and remain on top in academics. As many of you know, the Norris Pig Dinner was held at the Lodge this year. Although space was at a premium, the event went over well and we are planning to hold Pig Dinner at the house regularly in the future. For those of you who did not attend, let me extend an "early" invitation to you for next year. To those brothers who did attend, please let us Harold H. Wilson Jr. '51 know if you have any suggestions for future Pig Dinners. President, Board of Trustees This will be my last "state of the chapter report" as my term as president is almost over. For the last year, I have felt the need (as have al l the undergraduate members) to establish better graduate relations. Gamma Phi stil l needs your support-not just financially, but in other areas as well. Let us know if you have a rush recommendation. Tel l us if you would like to see different things happen. Stop by anytime you are in the area, see the Lodge firsthand, and give us feedback on your feelings. We cannot move in the directions that you would like to see us move unless you first point us in those direc tions. I know I may sound wordy, but I hope that my message INSIDE . Chapter Updates 1982 Pig Dinner 1983 Board of Trustees Alumni News is conveyed. and morel Remember, NOT FOR COLLEGE DAYS ALONE . . . Perge' Graham C. Parsons '84 Chapter President \r\nNITTANY FIJI PAGE 2 AT YOUR SERVICE NITTANY FIJI is published regularly by the Gamma Phi Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity at The Pennsylvania State University for its members and friends. Address changes, news items, and photo graphs are always welcome and should be sent to Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity Alumni Records Office, PO Box 296, State College, PA 16801. Photographs will be returned unharmed upon request Introducing Our New Officers after use in the newsletter. FIJI GOES TO TORONTO 134th Maple Leaf Ekklesia The 134th Maple Leaf Ekklesia was a chance to see and be a part of the workings of Phi Gamma Delta International, and, more importantly, it offered a chance to meet fellow brothers from across the continent. Gamma Phi chapter was well represented by five undergraduate brothers: officers Graham Parsons, our president, Daniel Haffner, our recording secre tary, Jim Stine, Jeff Klein, and Marty Edelman. From the moment we arrived at the beautiful Royal York Hotel in Toronto to our last goodbye, we always had some thing to do. Upon our arrival, we were presented with Ekklesia packets which included momentos, schedules, and coupons for events. During the day, in a grand ballroom, the Assembly of the Ekklesia met to discuss all the business brought before it by the committees. These committees, which were comprised of both undergraduate and graduate brothers, ranged from a committee on charters to a committee on rushing. After the committees had completed their work, they each presented a report to the Ekklesia. One of the highlights of the Maple Leaf Ekklesia was when the Jacksonville and Bradley Colonies were brought before the entire Ekklesia and were granted their charters. Both colonies were welcomed to Phi Gamma Delta with a roof-raising roar. Gamma Phi Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta is proud to announce the installation of its new officers, which took place at a chapter meeting on November 1. The following brothers will serve our chapter in the upcoming year: President Robert E. Baney Hi '84 Treasurer Dean Groiier '85 Recording Secretary .... Graham C. Parsons '84 Corresponding Secretary Jeffrey Klein '84 Historian Jeffrey Tarman '84 In addition to the above-mentioned officers, the following brothers will also serve Gamma Phi: House Manager Pledge Instructor Rush Chairman Social Chairman Gregg Garrity '83 James Goidich '84 Richard Russo '84 Wiiiiam Schoonmaker '85 Graham Parsons '84 and his cabinet should be commended for the fine job they did in running the chapter during the previous year. We al l know that they will continue to better the chapter and support the newly-elected officers. Other highlights were the beautiful rendition of chapter ritual, two exciting awards banquets, and a moonlight harbour cruise. When we had a little free time, we toured the beautiful city of Toronto, enjoyed its fine dining and drinking, and got to know many great Phi Gams from all over the country. I'd like to thank the 134th Maple Leaf Ekklesia Committee for making this event one of the most memorable of my life! Jeffrey S. Klein '84 THE BATTLE FOR THE BISCHOFF Fijis Capture Golf Title In keeping with our traditional winning intramural record, the four-man Fiji golf team placed first in the 1982 IM Fall Golf Tournament. This 36-hole event was held at the Penn State White Golf Course on October 3 and 10. Rob Pinkham led the team with an excellent two-day score PICTURE THIS! of 154, followed by Randy Czekaj (164), Bob Baney (168), and Brian Cornog (180). Pinkham's score gave him fourth place in the individual medal portion of the tournament. The top three team scores were: first - Fiji (666), second - Sigma letter. We need your pictures from the past for the Pi (675), and third - Sigma Nu (679). next edition of our news bring yet another Bischoff trophy to the Lodge! This victory is a big help to us in our continued effort to Send your nostalgic photographs or other memorabilia to our address at the top of the page. Thank you! Patrick Manseii '85 \r\nNOVEMBER, 1982 PAGE 3 Outstanding Brothers Honored 1982 Norris Pig Dinner Homecoming '82 m The 1982 Frank Norris Pig Dinner was a very memorable and rewarding experience for al l the undergraduate brothers, alumni, and wives who attended. As you know, Pig Dinner was held oathe weekend of Homecoming at your very own Gamma Phi Lodge. It is true that on Saturday night the house was "filled to capacity" with Phi Gams and friends, but the closeness only added to the great time had by all. Having Pig Dinner at the Lodge not only instilled the "college days" atmosphere in al l of us, but it also gave alumni a chance to experience firsthand the renovations made to the chapter house. These renovations would not have been possible without the unending help of brother Hal "Brooms" Wilson '51 and the support of all those contributing to the alumni fund drive. Saturday began with football action at Beaver Stadium with our Nittany Lions routing Syracuse 28-7 on an unseasonably cold October day. After the victory, Phi Gams old and new gathered at the house for a post-game mixer. The Dinner followed with undergraduates and alumni enjoying each other's company and feasting on the fine selection of food provided. Brother Wil l iam Parker '62 and his class then presented the chapter with a check for over $1200 in honor of deceased pledge brothers Yovetich and Davidson. Awards were then presented, with the Alumni Distinguished Service Award going to brother Jeffrey Muller '71. Brother Robert Baney '84 received the Jack E. Krumrine Award for Outstanding Intramural Athlete, and the Outstanding Non-Officer Award went to brother Jim Tarman '82. The Outstanding Senior Officer Award went to brother Thomas Wilke '82. Undergraduate President Graham Parsons presided over the honoring of these fine brothers. Brother William Parkinson '15, the oldest brother in attendance, followed with the ultimate honor of kissing the pig's snout. The good times continued late into the night with storytel l ing and general reminiscing of cherished moments spent as a brother in our great organization. The undergraduate chapter would like to thank all those who attended this year's Norris Pig Dinner, and, at this time, we open ourselves to suggestions for upcoming Pig Dinners. As always, we hope to see you at next year's Norris Pig Dinner and anytime you are in the area. Perge' Robert Emmet Baney III '84 Corresponding Secretary 4: This beautiful photograph of the Hummei Fishburn Lodge can be yours in 8 x 12 living color with a donation of $200 or more to the Renovation Program! \r\nNITTANY FIJI PAGE 4 Hello and Goodbye!!! THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES GETTING TO KNOW YOU Pledge Class of '82 Senior Farewells The current undergraduate brotherhood would like the It all began on a spring night in late April with our pillow entire fraternity to know that the young men profiled below case lineup. On that unforgettable night, we took our oath to shall not go unheard from in this world. They have contribut ed immensely to the development of our great fraternity, and rest of our lives. we wish them the best in all their future travels. Douglas Charles Bailey - "Bails," initiated in November 1979, has been a very active brother in his three years as a Phi Gam. In addition to holding the office of historian, Doug was also social chairman and a key contributor on the IM gridiron, anchoring Fiji's "Purple Curtain" secondary. A two-year letterman for the Penn State lacrosse team, Doug plans to con tinue his athletic ways and hopes to someday coach and teach on the college level. become Phi Gam pledges, a decision that would affect us the Since that night, the 12 of us have gone through the process of getting to know each other and becoming unified as "pledge brothers." We have shared the many good points of pledging, including our pledge retreat, "Fiji Island," and our pledge bolt to Lehigh University on October 23, which will definitely stick in our minds forever. We have also stuck together through some tougher times, such as weekend clean-ups (after a party had gotten the best of us and waking up at seven o'clock seemed nearly impossible). Since our pledge retreat, when we first got to know each other, we have grown together as a unit. James Edmund Conwell - "Jimbo," brotherized in November 1980, is majoring in business logistics and has plans to work as a traffic manager for a large trucking company. Jim was active in intramural sports and was chairman of this year's annual Norris Pig Dinner held in October. Harold Nelson Frost - "The Dancing Bear," as he is called by the brotherhood, was initiated in November 1979. Harry is a mechanical engineering major and has earned excellent marks in the classroom. As past house manager and caterer for Thirteen weeks have passed since we took our oath, and through those weeks we have learned a lot about the house, the brothers, and ourselves. We have learned how to budget our time and keep up our grades, and we are learning about and beautifying our dear old Delta! Although pledging can sometimes become time consuming and somewhat demanding, we realize it is the path we must follow on the road to becoming brothers. Along this path we Gamma Phi, his plans for the future include working at a naval learn to respect and love our dear fraternity and cherish its great heritage. Until that day when we can finally cal l our selves "Fji brothers," we will be proud to say, "We're damn air development center. glad to be Phi Gam pledges!" Spring-Fall Pledge Class of '82 Charles Andrew MacDougall - "Taddy," a business logistics major who was brotherized in November 1981, was an avid supporter of all fraternity functions. Besides being voted "Fiji Tailgater of the Year," Andy continued the Phi Gam tradition of high scholarship during pledging and as a brother. James Irving Tarman - "Bimpy," who has l ived at the Lodge for four years since being initiated in April 1979, has been an extremely active Penn Stater. While majoring in business logistics and as a member of Delta Nu Alpha, Jim has served as Mother's Day chairman and is also a strong point in Fiji's "Front Three" football defense. Jim is interviewing with IBM and Proctor & Gamble, and he is also thinking of attending law school. PIG DINNER PARTICIPANTS We thank the brothers listed below for returning to the Lodge for the 1982 Norris Pig Dinner. Their presence added much to the occasion, and we hope to see even more of our alumni attend next year. We appreciate your support and enjoy your company. Once again, thanks! William Parkinson '15 Edward Fox '25 Warren Barton '43 Thomas Joseph Wilke - "Wilkes," initiated into Gamma Phi in Roy Bertoiet '44 November 1979, has been involved in all aspects of fraternity l ife. In addition to the office of historian and pledge instruct or, Tom has participated in six intramural sports (quite an AI Eberhardt '46 James Tate '47 achiever for a business logistics major!). Tom's plans for the future? Well, he's pinned to a Penn State Chi Omega, so, who Ray Noll '50 D. F. Lightner '52 Hai Wilson '51 Harding Williams '53 knows! YOUR NEWS /S GOOD NEWS! COMPLETE AND RETURN THE ENCLOSED NEWSFORM TODA Y! Norm Paiovcsik '72 Craig Pfautz '72 Michael Curley '74 Tim Curley '76 Mark Krauss '76 Mark Hinish '77 Michael Piedmonte '77 Ed Graham '79 Michael Wooten '79 Paul Suhey '79 Thomas Schott '54 Robert Miller '54 Car! Rehele '57 Robert Gardner '79 Blade Chambers '80 Thomas Krivda '80 Bill Detterer '57 John Glasshurn '62 Marc Melso '80 Jeff Broadhead '80 Jack Boost '62 Robert Evans '62 George Stewart '80 Robert Furtney '62 William Parker '62 Charles Fink Jr. '62 B. L. Biyth '66 Jeffrey Muller '71 Dave Watson '80 Steve Love '81 Dave Shields '81 Thomas Wooten '81 Sam Shalansky '81 Thayer Potter Jr. '82 \r\nPAGE 5 NOVEMBER, 1982 1983 Gamma Phi umnt m Board of Trustees Member Year Elected '81 Home address for WILLIAM S. PARKINSON '15, now a Harold H. Wilson Jr. '51, President proud 91-1/2 years old, is 860 Arnold Avenue, Point Pleasant, 116 Wilton Woods Lane NJ 08742. Media, PA 19063 (215) 565-6599 (Home) (215) 422-4944 (Office) '80 Ronald P. Moehler '69, Vice President 702 Reamer Drive Carnegie, PA 15106 (412) 276-8072 (Home) (412) 321-7400 (Office) '82 R. W. Boschert '75, Treasurer 1505 Riviera Court Arlington, TX 76012 (817) 275-1385 (Home) (214) 748-1110 Ext. 2708 (Office) '81 After spending 12 years in Washington negotiating coal wage agreements, EDWARD G. FOX '25 has set up his own engineering consulting business. Ed is a member of the Penn sylvania Research Corporation of Penn State University and is also the president of the board of trustees for Penn State's Schuykill campus, where he is joined by brother DAVID J. DELENICK '78. David can be found at 601 Wade Road, St. Clair, PA 17970. Ed's home address is 1507 Mahantogo Street, Pottsville, PA 17901. Craig S. Pfautz '72, Secretary 42-A Lynnebrook Apts. Millersville, PA 17551 (717) 872-7100 (Home) "Enjoyed the June Nittany Fiji," writes CHARLES F. KINDRED '29 of 311 N. Perry Street, Titusville, PA 16354. Charlie is retired and is a past president of the Titusville Industrial Authority. The mailing address for JOSEPH H. PALMER '30 is Box 292, RD 1, Elysburg, PA 17824. Congratulations to RALPH C. BEERBOWER '41 on his election as president and chief executive officer of the Gates '82 Richard R. Etiing '78 1100 Penn Center Plaza Apt. 414 Pittsburgh, PA 15235 (412) 823-9059 (Home) Engineering Company, a consulting, engineering, and design firm with offices in Beckley, Chicago, Pittsburgh, and Denver. Ralph wil l be moving from Chicago to Beckley; write to him c/o Gates Engineering Company, Drawer AF, Beckley, WV 25801 until his new home is established. (412) 373-4252 (Office) Home address for ROBERT H. JACKSON '53 is 3687 '82 Gregory A. Hanks '78 Traskwood Circle, Cincinnati, OH 45208. Box 1154 Milton S. Hershey Medical Center Hershey, PA 17033 (717) 533-6953 (Home) '81 Robert T. Miller '54 1214 S. Garner Street State College, PA 16801 '81 Jeffrey Muller '71 "Will be at the Penn State/Alabama game with blue and white on,"-writes Birmingham resident WILLIAM RICHARD WALTERS '53. Bil l is the director of marketing for Houston Industries, Inc. and can be found at 122 Cambrian Way, Bir mingham, AL 35243. JOHN A. SNYDER '54, a business counselor for General Business Services, tells us he is retired, divorced, and lives at 108-B Oaktrail, Harker Heights, TX 76543. 5455 Bartlett Street Pittsburgh, PA 15217 (412) 422-0195 (Home) (412) 922-8850 (Office) Graham C. Parsons 319 N. Burrowes Road "I am earnestly looking forward to an Alabama defeat at the hands of Penn State," writes fellow Alabama resident THOMAS N. ANDERSON '56 of 118 Brian Drive, Ft. Payne, AL 35967. Prior to his present "semi-retired" position as owner of the Gasden-based restaurant "El Burrito," Tom spent 22 years as a manufacturing representative and one year as a State College, PA 16801 (814) 234-2016 (Personal) (814) 238-9292 (Chapter House) volunteer on a youth ranch in Oklahoma. He has been married 25 years "to one woman" and is the father of five children. Robert E. Speer RUDOLPH W. JAPCHEN '58 has moved to 4352 Church Road, Doylestown, PA 18901 to be closer to his manufactur ing company and his year-'round home north of the Poconos. President and owner of ARS Metal Fabricators, Inc., '82 79 Magnolia Avenue Garden City, NY 11530 (516) 742-4069 (Home) (212) 344-8770 (Office) Rudy keeps in touch with CHUCK MACKENZIE '58, cur rently employed by Western Electric and living at Rt. 2, Box 477, Northampton, PA 18067. (Continued next page) \r\nNITTANY FIJI PAGE 6 Alumni News Continues NOVEMBER, 1982 Also moving onward and upward is KENNETH A. SCHWARTZ '76, now a branch manager and vice president of Sun Fasteners, Inc., a company he joined last December. Now l iving at 4500 Sojourn, Apt. 1903, Dallas, TX 75248, Kenny, wife Wendy, and daughter Jamie extend an invitation to all brothers to pay them a visit. Congratulations to JEFFREY T. BUXTON '78 on his mar riage to the former Julie Meister (Alpha Chi Omega, PSU '80) this past March. The newlyweds live at 2847 Mossy Brink Court, Mainevi l le, OH 45039, and they also welcome a visit from the brothers. "I much prefer alive to dead," Insists JOHN R. GLASSBURN '62 in his letter to us pointing out the inaccuracy of the notice of his death in last June's Nittany Fiji. "Please print a correction." Our apologies to John, who is a professor of radiation therapy and nuclear medicine at the Hahnemann Medical Center and lives at 22 Harrowgate Drive, Cherry Hill, NJ 08003. A new address for teacher CHARLES R. HARTE '64: write to him now at 8485 Kitchener Drive, Springfield, PA Congratulations also to GREGORY A. HANKS '78 on his recent graduation from the PSU College of Medicine at Hershey Medical Center. Gregory has just begun residency train ing in orthopedic surgery at the Medical College of Virginia and has moved to 5804-F Westower Drive, Richmond, VA 23225. MICHAEL J. TORETTI '79 graduated from the Dickinson School of Law this past June. Soon to begin work with the law firm of Rogers & Wells in New York City, Mike can be contacted at his home at 43 S. Ninth Street, Indiana, PA 15701 until his new address is established. 22153. LARRY WERT '64, vice president of St. Johnsbury Truck ing Company, can be contacted at 87 Jeffrey Avenue, Holliston, MA 01746. As treasurer of Ford Motor Company in Europe, BRUCE L. BLYTHE '66 invites any brothers in his area to visit him at A third-year law student, GEORGE "BUCCO" STEWART '80 is ranked third out of 200-plus students at Duquesne University ("believe it or not") and was selected to the editorial staff of the 1982-83 Duquesne Law Review. How ever, the highlight of George's summer took place on the weekend of June 12-13, when he and brothers DAVE 135 Hanging Hill Lane, Hutton, Essex, England CM132HE. HAFFNER '79 and BILL SCHMUCKER '80 joined for a golf outing (at which George and Dave upset Bil l for the very first A. BENNETT ORNE, JR. '67 has a change of address; his new address is 8039 South Oneida Court, Englewood, CO time!). Victorious Dave can be found at 228 E. Waring Avenue, State College, PA 16801; defeated Bi ll now l ives ,at 838 Thorn Street, Apt. 41, Sewickley, PA 15143; and gloat ing George can be reached at 6224 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, 80112. PA 15232. NORM PALOVCSIK '72 announces the birth of his daugh ter Amy born last May. She joins Jill (4) and Gai l (2) at 2800 Elm Street, Altoona, PA 11601. The proud father, an instruc tor of health and physical education at the Penn State Altoona campus, has some more good news for us: he was recently named second runner-up of "Sportswriter of the Year" through Wrestling USA, and has started a new wrestling news paper, Pennsylvania Wrestling Round-Up. "Once a kitchen head, always a kitchen head!" writes KURT "KITCHEN HEAD" SCHWOEBOL '81, a food service manager for the Marriott Corporation. He works at the National Fire Academy in Emmitsburg, but his own private kitchen is located at 130 Fairfield Drive, Frederick, MD 21701. SAMUEL D. SHELANSKI '81 is an administrator and resides at 431 Wister Road, Wynnewood, PA 19096. CRAIG S. PFAUTZ '72 is currently working on his master of science degree in clinical psychology and is a sales repre sentative for Cincinnati Box & Partition Company. He resides at 627 Wyncroft Lane, Apt. 11, Lancaster, PA 176C3. "I recently retired from playing soccer in the Philadelphia major division, although I sti ll coach a high school team in Doylestown," writes JIM STARTZELL '74. Now in financial services, "Sparkle" can be found at his new address at 466 Tanyard Road, Richboro, PA 18954. BRUCE C. WITT '74 is a manager for the Terminex Corp. (pest control) and has been living at 3825 Liaison Drive, Shreveport, LA 71108 since his transfer from Florida last November. We regret to inform you of the death of: PHILIP W. FRALEIGH '15 Married in 1978 to the former Cindy Warner, Bruce is the proud father of Stephanie, born last May. Con gratulations! DONALD GROVES NORRIS '13 MERRILL SWAIN,JR. '44 ROBERTS. ANDRE '46 And ROBERT E. FUNK '75 reports a great leap forward: he has been promoted from an Australian-based senior sales GEORGE YOVETICH '62 representative to district manager of the Houston office of EDWARD B. DUFFY '65 SI I McEvoy and can now be contacted at PO Box 3127, Houston, TX 77253.