The Beaver Fiji A Publication of Kappa Omicron of Phi Gamma Delta Kappa Omicron 348 NW 25th St., Corvallls, OR 97330 House Corporation Message In the last issue of the Beaver Fiji, I outlined some of the goals of the House Corporation. I am happy to report on the positive progress we are making toward completing our goals. The undergraduate chapter books of account are now be ing audited monthly by the Cooperative Managers Association. The service has been beneficial to insure proper undergraduate financial management. Legal contracts have been developed and implemented for housemother and cook. Undergraduate rental agreements will be implemented winter term. Most importantly, graduate brothers are coming forward to oversee physical plant/fund-raising development, the Beaver Fiji, and the plannmg of the Pig Dinner. Winter 1996 dedicated, and insightful about the issues facing fraternities. As you all know, the Greek system has been under attack on many campuses for a while. It appears that the worst is past and a resurgence has been underway for the last few years. We are add ing chapters and increasing the size of those we have, and, in my opinion, are in better shape than any of the other national fraternities. They got my purple flowing again! KO is also doing quite well. We had an excellent fall rush and now have 32 men living in the house. Four more new pledges are to join us winter quarter. Our objectives for the rest of the year are to focus on scholarship and rush. We are OK, finan cially, but need to continue to grow to ensure stability. You graduate brothers can help us in this area. If you know any good candidates that are or will be OSU students, send me the infor mation and 1 will follow up. The Pig Dinner will take place in April or May in Corvallis. The exact time and place will be decided in the near future. A special thanks to Bob Morrison, '43-302, and Dick Bailey, '40-243, who have come forward to coordinate the event this year. You will receive by separate mailing additional details of our 1996 Pig Dinner as they are finalized. Initial studies have begun so that we can determine the needs and priorities of our physical plant. A number of 40s Fijis, headed by Burt Lind,'43-299, have been investigating costs and fundraising options. We have to install a new roof, update computer facilities for the undergraduates, and perform some cosmetic face lifts in various areas of the chapter house. Burt's work and ex pertise is very much appreciated. More details will come as we move forward to guarantee that 348 NW 25th remains "the ex ample" of fraternity housing at OSU. The Beaver Fiji is our main vehicle for communicating with you. We welcome all suggestions. 1 tdso ask each of you per sonally for your help. Yes, we need all the financial support you can muster, but we also can use your time and talent. For exam ple, the KO House Corporation (landlord/mortgage holder)does a great service for the chapter. It is an extremely important part of graduate support. My hat is off to brothers Paul Louis, '87-1135: Dan Forth,'81-998; Ken St. Pierre,'70-797; Paul Davis,'85-1084; Ron Hagen,'76-906; Brian Price,'89-1173; and Jim Allen, '90-1188. They do an outstanding job and deserve our thanks. If you can serve in this capacity, let me know. Also, it is time to revive the Board of Chapter Advisors. If you live near Corvallis or can commute, we can use your time new role will help facilitate the development of a minimum of and talent to work with the undergraduates on a vturiety of proj ects. And, if you or your business can provide us with materials, supplies, or services at a favorable cost, please let me know. Finally, 1 want to be your contact or conduit to the chapter. three issues of the Beaver Fiji each year. A special thank you goes out to Jim for his continued service with the chapter. 1 can be reached at 3940 SW Brooklane Dr., Corvallis, OR Jim Allen,'90-1188, has stepped aside as Purple Legion naire to help coordinate the publication of the Beaver Fiji. Jim's We welcome Tom Lewis,'60-592, as our new Purple Legion naire. His enthusiasm and fresh outlook will greatly help our Write me, call me (fax and E-mail coming soon), or come by. 97333; 541-757-9603. Let's go to the house and meet a few of your brothers. I think you'll like what you see. Pergel — Tom Lewis, '60-592, Purple Legionnaire undergraduate brothers as they work to meet the challenges they face. More opportunities for brother involvement remain. If you have the time and resources, please let us hear from you. Thank you to those who have already responded. Your continued sup port makes an important impact. — Paul E. Louis, '87-1135 Purple Legionnaire's Report Hello, KO Brothers! For those of you 1 don't know, 1 graduated from OSU in 1960. After 31 years with IBM and liv ing in all comers of the country, 1 retired, and we moved back home. In October, I became the Purple Legionnaire for the KO Chapter. 1 will try to keep you informed about the chapter, and 1 urge you to contact me if you have a suggestion or a question. My first "offical duty" was a three-day orientation of PLs at Phi Gamma Delta International Headquarters in Lexington. 1 was quite impressed with the facility, the program, and the high qual ity of the staff that steers our great organization. They are bright. Meet the Latest KO Pledges Christopher Peter Aldassy Houman Josh Bakhshi Jeff Barnes John Andrew Dixon Kyle Thomas Gohn Matthew Benjamin Harper (legaci)) Tyler Ray Hawkins Portland, OR Foster City, CA Klamath Falls, OR Junction City, OR McMinnville, OR Klamath Falls, OR Eugene, OR Jason John Lysne Beaverton, OR Jeremy Wayne McKern Corey Eugene Nasewytewa Brian Lee Perlenfein Jon W. Porath David Charles Radford Travis Andrew Steinbock Shane K. Thatcher Ryan Michael Tobias Charles James Zielinski Siletz, OR Redmond, OR Albany, OR Anchorage, AK Mill Creek, WA Klamath Falls, OR Portland, OR Klamath Falls, OR Salem, OR \r\nPage 2 Winter 1996 THE BEAVER FIJI Mystery Photos Partially Identified Brothers: As you may have learned through previous issues of the Beaver Fiji, fraternities nationwide (and here at OSU)have had a rough time recruiting new members in recent years. However, we did get a boost during the summer by pledging five great guys, two of whom are legacies to the chapter (Dan Johnson,'96, and Steve Harper,'96). When fall rush week had ended, we had a total of thirteen new pledges. €^*79 IJ:C J y'il Rush Chairman's Report Two weeks into fall term, we had the honor of having brother Jim Tuman speak to the chapter. Brother Tuman is an inspira tional speaker who puts on seminars across the country. His main emphasis to the group was our friendship among ourselves as well as with others. He encouraged us to set goals and live each day as if it were our last. ji Thanks to Thomas H. Lewis,'60-592, and Robert D. Moody, '60-593, we know who most of the singers are. Front row (1-r): Duane F. Smith,'62-633; unknown; Gary O. Rogers, '60-597; Gerald R. Jones,'62-628; Roger C. Heigel,'61-607; Gary W. Runes,'61-612; Jack R. Ostenson,'58-544; John W. Stuart,'59-577; and Michael H. Vidos,'62-636. Back row: Wayne A. Huddleston,'59-567; Marc H. Nelson, '59-571; Robert D. Moody, '60-593; Philip R. Tramantano,'61-613; Larwrence M. Baugh,'61-602; Thomas H. Lewis, '60-592; Robert M. Dueltgen, '59-560; and Ronald R. Dueltgen, '59-560. Bob comments,"I was in four IFC Sings but do not remember any of the music that we used. We were first place in the Sing of 1958 and third in 1960. I don't remember where we placed in 1957 or 1959. I hope that this informa tion makes the photos less mysterious. Ferge." It does, as do the recollections of Tom Lewis, who writes, "I was amazed that six of us in the picture were also mentioned elsewhere in the same issue. By the way, we sang "Aura Lee" (Jim Tuman, Michagan State '64, is an international public speaker for young people. He has addressed more than one million students at more than 1,000 schools, worldwide. The pur pose of Jim's program is to help young people realize their own importance and value so they can lead productive lives.) After addressing the whole chapter, brother Tuman spoke with a smaller group of brothers about informal rush. During this time, many points about the various parts of the rush proc ess were identified. We compiled a list of goals, methodology, skills, and obstacles that we felt were important when dealing with potential pledges. We were encouraged to come up with a concrete plan of action. The plan was drafted and presented to the chapter within two weeks of that initial meeting. One of the key issues the plan identifies is the need for year-round recruit ment. The core of this is the Big and Little Brother program, pairing an older and a younger brother together to meet and talk with potential pledges. The following week, four informal rushees moved into the and came in third." Alas, one of the "mentions elsewhere" house for a trial period. At the conclusion of that week, all four Tom refers to was Jack Ostenson's obituary; Phil Traman tano is also deceased. According the alumni offlce records, Duane Smith is "lost." Anyone who has an address for him is urged to share it with us. Finally, does anyone recognize men pledged the fraternity. Not only are the numbers going up, but so is the chapter's enthusiasm. I am emphasizing that we are committed to increasing our numbers and strengthening our brotherhood. If you know of any high school or Oregon State the second brother on the left in the first row? students that you believe would be a valuable addition to Phi Gamma Delta, please contact me so that I can arrange a meeting with other brothers. - Ben Binek, '98, Rush Chairman "Lost Brothers" — Help Us Find Them! If you have an address for any of the following Fijis, please notify the Alumni Office, PO Box Q, Corvallis, OR 97339. '83-1043 Mark Allen McRae '84-1066 '84-1072 '85-1082 '86-1102 John Robert Payne Anthony Louis Velarde Paul Henry McDonnell Eric Wade Geiger '86-1105 '86-1110 Eric Paul Anderson Steven Mark Iversen '87-1136 '87-1141 '87-1142 Clayton F. Powell Timothy Barrett King Clarence Doug Reddell '88-1156 '90-1190 Tim Allan Wilkinson Mark Darin Fulk above."The lady with dark-rimmed glasses in the center of the photo (third person from the left) is Mrs. Nellis Mullin. '91-1224 '91-1226 Bret Damon McCartney Jayson Turmin Partridge She was our housemother from 1957 to 1959. She left us '91-1229 91-1230 Freerk Lode VanAarem Darren Michael Gibbs do not think the photo was taken between 1957 and 1959. My guess would be either 1955 or 1956." Does anyone who '92-1241 '93-1263 '93-1268 Christopher Corbett Clark Jeffrey Anton Nizich Christopher James Dawson was initiated in the mid- to late-50s have a clue? '96-1329 Zarhery Steven Wallace This picture attracted less response than did the one above. Fortunately, when he identified the brothers in the IFC Sing, Bob Moody shared a few observations about the photo after the school year in 1959,so the photo could not be later than 1959. I do not recognize any of the other people and \r\nWinter 1996 THE BEAVER FIJI A Party from the Past f h I rp m The Fijis pictured above were obviously in the mood to have a good time. And their dates look lovely in their party finery. The occasion? You let us know. One question: was it usual to invite a dog to such events? House Corporation Treasurer's Report I want to share some basic information about the finances of the House Corporation (KG). Everyone knows KG exists, but very few people know what our role is in relationship to the undergraduate chapter. As most of you do know, KG owns the chapter house prop erty. We rent the house to the undergraduates. We maintain the donated in the past is owed a big "thank you." If any of you have questions regarding the house or KG finances, feel free to call me. I can be reached during the day at 503-370-9617. —Daniel C. Forth, '81-998, House Corporation Treasurer Obituaries Lewis R.Parker,'27-90, 23 Windwood Heights Ln., Cabot, house and see that the mortgage, taxes, insurance, and other AR 72023, has died, according to a notice received at the alumni bills are paid. Most of our money to pay for all these things comes to us as rent charged to the undergraduates. However, the last several years have seen the house at less than 100% occupancy. In dollar terms, this means that we have received less rent than office. we would under ideal conditions. Although enough money has Mutual Life Insurance Company. been collected to keep current on our bills, we have not been able to maintain adequate reserve funds to sustain us in case of a major financial emergency. Fortunately, no emergencies have cropped up. We do have some major future expenses to consider, Donald A. Dryer, '36-188, passed away in Portland on January 11,1996. He was a rancher cind race horse owner, and had been an Oregon farm loan representative for Connecticut Bernard N. Ruddock, '44-326, died June 9, 1995, in Portland, according to the Oregon Stater. He had lived at 2300 Masonic Way, #204, Forest Grove, OR 97116. however, such as a new roof. Ideally, we would be setting aside cash each month to fund these future expenses, but, as I noted above, the money just has not been there. Ervin F. Bartel, Jr.,'53-462, suffered a fatal heart attack Sept. 13, 1995, while hiking in the mountains with the Sierra Another very -mportant source offimds consists of contribu tions sent in by the graduate brothers. We do pay for the Beaver Bartel had lived at 833 Olmsted Dr., Glendale, CA 91,202. His Fiji out of these funds, but the balance is available to fund KG daughter, Sarah C. Silk, provided this information. operations or for the Building Fund, as designated by the donor. Every dollar is greatly appreciated and put to good use. It costs Fiji Fables approximately $25,000 per year just to cover the basic expenses of the house (mortgage, insurance, teixes). We also incur from $5,000 to $20,000 per year in repairs and maintenance. Typically, we pay this out during the summer to get the house bick in shape Club. He is survived by his wife, Janet A., by four children, Nancy, Jane, Sarah, and Brent, and by two grandchildren. Brother William B. Johnson,'30-118, lives at S2250 SW Barnes Rd., #C-}0&, Portland, OR 97225. His wife, Edith(KA0,OSU), is deceased; his children are Marilyn (58), Susan (54), and Kathy (48). Marilyn is "just returning from a solo European tour." An for the fall. OSU Beaver Club member since 1946, Bill serves as a counselor In summary, it is very expensive to own and maintain an old house. We have been holding our own, but any financial sur in the Vieurs program. He also belongs to the Deschutes Homeowners Association. "1 hope to get to the next Pig dinner," prises could put us in a bind. Each and every brother who has Bill adds. \r\nPage 4 Winter 1996 THE BEAVER FIJI Grant W. Perry, '35-183, and his wife, Marie, reside at 10515 SW Century Oak Dr., Tigard, OR 97224. They are the parents of Scott and Alan. Grant comments, am still able to play golf, garden, and watch TV. The class of'35 is becoming *Skilldaddy'?) Our lives have changed in many joyful ways. Thanks smaller, but we still have *Scram.'" Bill Murphy r80-1005].""Skilldaddy" and his wife, Jennifer, live with the baby at 2020 E. Lynn St., Seattle, WA 98112. to all the bros who sent good wishes. Hey, what happened to the Beavs? That 1-10 record reminds me of the Avezzano glory years....Pettibone will get'em next year! God bless to all, even James O. Centers, '46-352, writes, ^My wife [Jeanne Johnson Centers(X12, OSU)]and I are celebrating our 50th an niversary on Nov. 4, 1995, in Greenbrae. We met as freshmen at OSC in 1942, and married after I graduated as an ensign from midshipman school at Notre Dame. Our one year together at OSC was very memorable." J. O.'s address is 10 Via La Paz, and their children, Taylor(7), Levi(4), and Ethan (3). Mark com ments, "Jenni traveled to Thailand to pick up our third son, Greenbrae, CA 94904. Ethan, who arrived from Viet Nam. He was ten months old when Harold W.Logsdon, Jr.,'46-362, lives at 1260 Searchlite Ct., Reno, NV 89503. His wife, Leone, had a stroke in April 1994. '^L.S." notes, was so sorry to learn of the passing of Ben Rud dock ['44-326] — a great Fiji! He was my mentor. Please give him a special write up. Thanks." we adopted him. With three boys in the house, it is never boring or quiet! I plan to travel into Mexico this January for the fifth consecutive year to do a building project with Fellowship of Chris James L. Moreland,'53-474, has a new address, 518 NE 62nd St., Newport, OR 97365. He retired as a Senior Staff Field Electrical Engineer, ARCO Alaska, in Prudhoe Bay. Jim and his wife. Dee, have four children: John, Scott, Susan, and Steven. Gerald E Van Zandt,'90-1170, a "P. R. account manager," resides at 10 Coleman PL,^6, Menlo Park, CA 94025. A special interest is "helping run the 1996 Computer Bowl, which features They also have seven granddaughters. Thomas H. Lewis,'60-592, sent identifications for one of the mystery photos that appeared in the summer 1995 Beaver RjL Read about Tom in the article on page 1. His address is 3940 SW Brooklane Dr., Corvallis, OR 97333. Robert D. Moody,'60-593, 4584 Savannah Ln., Boise, ID Mark A. Relling,'84-1059, a self-employed farmer, works with his father, Neal f60-596]. Mark resides at 16535 Butteville Rd., Woodburn, OR 97071, with his wife, Jenni (A4>, OSU '84), tian Farmers. We are doing very well and enjoying all that life has to offer! Perge!" high-tech executives like Bill Gates and Andy Grove in a Col lege Bowl-style game show for charity." "Grinch" comments, "After two years of working on Cunningham's Hewlett-Packard computer systems account, I've moved on to our IBM business where I'm working with top management at IBM's San Josebased storage division to furmulate, articulate, and communicate the division's strategy and vision. In the next year or so, my girlfnend, Laura, and 1 plan to return to the Northwest — possibly 83703, added more identifications for the same mystery picture. Thomas F. Basgen,'64-652, writes,"Moved again! Good the Portland area. If you're near Stanford, stop by." luck with building up the membership." His new address is PO Box 2750, Dubai, UAE. Samuel C. Skillem III,'82-999, and his wife, Jennifer, have Lazard Freres & Co., writes, "Hello to all my KO brothers, es pecially those in the R. F. Comm. 1 graduated from the Univ. of Pennsylvania and now live in New York City. Any brothers in exciting news:"We are thrilled to announce the birth on March 12, 1995, of Samuel IV!(Does the world really need another Socks'" address is 235 W.48th, Apt. 12-H, New York, NY 10036. Jededlah L. Larson, '94-1294, a financial analyst with terested in visiting NYC are welcome to stay with me.""Purple 1995 Honor Roll of Contributors A heartfelt "thank you" goes out to each of the 87 Fijis who contributed to Kappa Omicron in 1995. Some donated to the alumni communications fund, some to the building fund, and a few to both. Wherever the money was designated, we appreciate your thoughtfulness and generosity. The 1995 total was $4,883. As 1996 begins, please remember that your contributions continue to promote brotherhood. (The names marked with a ★ contributed $100 or more.) Name Robert P. Moser Charles M. Cartwright ^William B. Johnson ★ L. Wade Sims William D. Aitken ★ Hubert M. Cook Arthur J. Porter George W. Flatt John T. Heeler Malcolm S. Bryant Richard J. Heimann ★ Henry W. Brands, Jr. Class Yr. & No. 28 30 30 30 32 32 32 33 33 34 34 35 ★ C. H. "Scram" Graham 35 35 37 ★ Jerome P. Ruzek in memoriam 37 38 Warren D. Jones 39 Richard B. Kennedy 39 ★ Jack E. Morrison 40 John W. Barnes 41 Robert D. Crookham 41 Myron E. Doty 41 ★ John S. Fisk 42 Donald A. Bourne 43 Rupert E. Fixott Grant W. Perry ★ Charles V. Ruzek, Jr. ★ Robert E. Wiegand 43 43 43 ★ David W. Graham 44 Robert A. Morrison. Jr. ★ Thomas E. Talbot 98 114 118 122 131 133 141 153 156 162 167 174 178 183 203 204 214 230 235 244 257 259 261 278 293 302 307 310 316 44 45 318 334 Ronald 1. Enna Steven H. Adams 65 66 672 Bryon F. Disselhorst G. Patrick March 45 342 John N. Constans 66 692 46 46 46 46 46 352 355 358 362 363 Gerald R. Durbin William W. Sims 695 46 48 49 51 51 52 52 52 53 53 53 53 54 56 60 60 60 60 61 64 64 64 371 377 381 427 442 66 67 68 70 70 72 73 73 73 76 Thomas B. Henshaw ★ James O. Centers ★ Leiand R. Dressier ★ Charles H. Herman, Jr. ★ Harold W. Logsdon, Jr. Walker Lundberg Edward E. Wilson ★ John D. Rowell Bud J. Curtner ★ Richard L. Engdahl Roger L. Weinheimer Donald N. Brown ★ J. Thomas Schneider A. T. Woodhouse Robert T. Bragg Arthur H. Kroeger James L. Moreland George D. Shields ★ Gordon R. Everett Charles G. Peterson ★ John H. Hudson Gary M. Koeppel ★ Thomas H. Lewis Robert D. Moody ★ Kenneth R. Poorman K. Lawrence Clark ★ John E. Geiger ★ Bert E. Loughmiller 444 458 459 463 469 474 477 482 514 585 589 592 593 610 654 658 661 ★ Stephen A. Enna William R. Graham John H. Harris Jon P. Hudson ★ William L. Beckley Andrew M. Martin ★ James S. Robinson Lon D. Haberlach Daniel C. Dressier Bruce P. Frederick 77 Mark A. Harris 78 80 Samuel C. Skillern III 82 George F. Stephan 81 82 81 84 84 85 86 86 Jon T. Rodriguez Paul C. Harvey Mark A. Reiling David G. Paige David A. Long G. Andrew L^razia John W. Van Dinter Gerald E. Van Zandt Stephen L. Wolfe Jedediah L. Larson 687 727 733 783 784 830 847 855 858 905 943 946 991 999 1000 1032 1037 1059 1065 1096 1107 1125 90 1170 90 1198 91 1292 \r\n. Kappa Omicron Chapter The Fraternity of Phi Gamma Deita Friendships are important! Our fraternity is important! Let's perpetuate both of them, not only for our own benefit, but so that our sons and other young men may share in the fellowship offered by Phi Gamma Delta. MAIL TO; Phi Gamma Delta Kappa Omicron Graduate Office PO Box 0 Corvailis, Oregon 97339 017-4148 0 0£/05/9& The Fraternity of Phi Garnrna Delta Please report address changes or corrections to the Graduate Office. PO Bok 4599 Lexington, KY 1 40544 Please return this form with your contribution. 1996 Voluntary Alumni Contribution for Beaver Fiji, etc.: □ $100 □ $75 □ $50 □ $25 □ $ $. Other Support for the KO Building Fund: □ $100 □ $75 □ $50 □ $25 □ $ Enclosed is my check payable to "Kappa Omicron Association" In the amount of $. $. Contributiors are NOT deductible for Federal Income tax purposes. Detach Here Thank you for remembering your fraternity in 1995 The younger brothers who inhabit the chapter house here in Corvailis appreciate the interest shown by you, the graduate brothers, during the past year. A total of $4,883 was raised through the alumni communications program. That money will help to see that each of you continues to receive regular issues of the Beaver Fiji. The current issue contains valuable information updating readers on topics such as rush, plans of the House Corporation, and membership on the alumni board. The rush article, for example, reporting the visit of motivational speaker Jim Tuman, lets each Fiji know that the attitude among the undergraduates is upbeat. As Rush Chair Ben Binek writes, "Not only are the numbers going up, but so is the chapter's enthusiasm." The newsletter also keeps each one of you informed about what's going on in the lives of some of those brothers you've been meaning to call, but just haven't quite gotten around to calling. Have you sent a news note recently? Many readers are hoping to learn about your life, too. Please fill out the form on the reverse as soon as you finish reading, and, while you are at it, why not start 1996 off with a financial boost — and fill out the form above, too!