The Published by Alpha Chapter of the Fraternity of Phi Gamma Delta at Washington and Jefferson College WASHINGTON,PENNSYLVANIA FALL 1997 BROTHER MacCACHRAN REMEMBERS Russell A. MacCachran '45 re cently sent us the following letter: "My congratulations to you on the winter 1996-1997 issue of The Wiji Fiji. You have done an excellent job communicating and instilling interest of alumni in the current activities of the Alpha Chapter. 1 lookforward to future issues. "To stress the importance of such newsletters, 1yield to the motivation it inspired in my own communication to you and, thus, to other brothers ofour valiant andfondly recalled chapter. "Although through the interruption of service during World War 11, I graduated in the fall of 1947, 1 am officially known as a member of the class of 1945. I think this was to re spect thefact that we arrived on cam pus in 1941 and to declare a later graduation year than 1945 would have implied scholastic inadequacy. "1 am pleased to hear of the reno vation (and, thus, respect) ofthe chap ter house. 1 have visited this house several times, mostly recently in 1991, and have enjoyed the classic architec tures and solidity that is presented. To put this into perspective, the previous chapter house on East Wheeling Street was, to put it bluntly, a fire trap. A sleeping porch on the secondfloor ac commodated the sophomores, the chapter room was in the attic and a knotted rope hung out ofthe attic win dow in case there was a fire. So, gentlemen, appreciate, respect and maintain your present homel "1 also applaud your maturity and accountability in leading the campus in your alcohol policy. Responsible Brothers Attend Leadership Academy From July 24-August 2, Brothers Grant Ervin '99, Jason Kelecic '99 and Jon Tabacjar'99 attended the 25th Fiji Leadership Academy at the Inter national Headquarters in Lexington, KY. The Fiji Leadership Academy is held in opposite years from the Ekklesia, and it brings brothers from various chapters around the United States and Canada together to discuss ideas and share experiences from their respective chapters. The academy was conducted at both the Headquarters in Lexington and at Miami University of Ohio in Oxford, OH,just north of Cincinnati. The five main points of concentration for the meetings were recruitment, pledge education, graduate relations, mem ber development and scholarship. A model initiation and a model pig din ner were also conducted. Overall, the academy was a suc cess. Many refreshing ideas were ex changed and many new friends were made. The academy provided a valuable learning experience for all involved. Jon Tabacjar '99 Alpha Member Development The issue of member development has been pinpointed by both the in ternational fraternity and the brothers here at the Alpha Chapter as a major concern in the ongoing process ofim provement. The brothers of Alpha Chapter are taking steps to educate not only brothers, but other members of the campus community as well (Continued on page 2) alcohol use is not a new issue. 1 recall many chapter meetings during which the brothers debated whether to allow alcohol during our parties and social events. While I was in college, the de cision was to simply exclude the use. We got ourfdl at the DU(Down Un der bar) located at the corner ofEast Wheeling and Main Streets! "From apersonal, anecdotal stand point,Iam retired (anyone working at 73 has to have his knickers adjusted!) after a professional career in market ing management with such firms as General Electric, Goodyear, Unisys and Storage Technology. Career moves sent me from coast to coast. During the last 10 years ofactivity, 1 established a consulting firm to help the public and private sectors do busi ness with one another. "My present endeavors include ac tive tennis matches throughout the year (in Colorado, one can play outdoors 12 months a year!), international travel, attending Dixielandjazzfestivals, sing ing with an international champion ship barbershop chorus, civic activities such as the Boulder Police Victim Ad vocates Program, church moderator, business manager for my townhouse association, enjoying the fabulous Colorado Rockies and the University of Colorado women's basketball team andfootball team—Go,Buffs! Oh,Iam also publishing my first book, a re counting of all the fabulous individu als, including Fijis, who have entered and enriched my life. "1 wish you well with your leader ship of the fraternity. From what is indicated by this issue of The Wiji Fiji, you are well on the way. Brothers can get in touch with Russell at 1395 Bear Mountain Dr. #98, Boulder, CO 80303. \r\nPage 2 THE WIJI FIJI The Wiji Fiji is published by the brothers of the Fraternity of Phi Gamma Delta at Washington and Jefferson College for members and friends. Take an extra minute now to fill in your former classmates on your life since leaving Washington and Jefferson College. The interest is two-way:just as you are interested in their busy lives, they are inter ested in yours. Graduate news items, photo graphs and change of address no tices should be sent to Alpha Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta, do Newsletter Program Headquarters, Fall 1997 Support Makes Newsletter Strong "I really enjoyed hearing how my classmates are doing!" "Congratulations to the chapterfor an outstandingJob on the newsletter!" "What a great idea!" These are the kind of positive comments we have received from graduates about our newsletter in recent months. Thanks to your enthusiasm and support, we are happy to continue bringing you news of the chapter and your classmates with this issue of The WiJi Fiji. Since the last issue, we received voluntary contributions to the newsletter program from the following brothers, and thank them sincerely for helping make this issue possible: Donald M. Allen '49 William L. McEwan '56 Jonathan "Brick" Allison '37 Demas L. McVay '55 Norman Allison '39 John C. Mettler '38 William O. Ash '40 Laird O. Miller '37 George M. Augur '53 Scott D. Miner '89 John G. Beck '88 Charles M. Moffat'39 Ed Butka'78 Reynold "Pete" Mooney '79 Timothy D. Calvin '43 Charles S. Morris '51 Ronald A. Cohen '73 Charles A. Muetzel Jr. '55 P.O. Box 602, Needham, MA ^02192-0007 Career Night One of the most difficult tasks of any student at the undergraduate level is deciding what to do upon comple tion of his or her undergraduate ca reer. Much ofthis uncertainty is due to the lack of knowledge of the world Walter H. Dimling'65 James B. Murphy '34 Paul S. Drohan '63 E. Reese Owens '44 Morrell P. Duncan '49 Frederick A. Schrader '57 which awaits us. Bert C. Engelhardt '56 W. Edward Sell '44 In consideration of this, we are try ing to implement a graduate speaker night. This night would allow gradu Jim Flaherty '53 Paul S. Sherbondy '90 Charles D. Forgie '65 James F. Slabe '62 Thomas G. Frazier '64 John M. Snyder '88 If you are a graduate and interested in sharing your expertise, please con tact us here at the house at(412)229- Thomas G. Grocott '56 Bernard W.Stanek '88 Robert A. Hall '63 William Parke Tranter '64 6670. Thanks. Richard L. Haller '94 John H. Trout'40 Thomas A. Halter '59 Athas H. Tsigas '60 H. King Hartman '59 Alfred Tuttle MD '32 David D. Hunter '55 John G. VanCleve '78 John E. Keiser '47 Eric S. Vanek '88 John G. Kramer '52 D. Lawrence Wickerham '72 Arch H. Logan '38 John A. Yauch '63 ates to come back and share their ca reer experiences with undergraduate members. Grant Ervin Corresponding Secretary '99 MEMBER DEVELOPMENT (Continuedfrom page 1) about campus and social concerns. This fall we will be sponsoring a guest speaker series where informants will come and talk about such issues as sexually transmitted diseases, alco hol awareness and date rape. As broth ers and campus leaders we feel that it is important to inform our peers about these issues. Chris Hazlett '00 Wilfred J. McAloon Jr. '57 We lookforward to the opportunity to share your news infuture issues ofthe newsletter. Please take a moment to let us know about your personal,family and professional happenings. \r\nPage 3 THE WIJI FIJI Fall 1997 News & Notes from Alpha Graduates of Pittsburgh in 1981 after graduating from Washington and Jefferson as a history major. Reestablish Fiji bonds with Pete via Kivulini, 5 Brock Way, Wentworth, Virgina Water, Surrey GU25 45D, England. Fiji, although I didn't realize it at the time. I am a military history buff, particularly Civil War and WWIIPacific." have retired to Mr. Mom status while Charles A. Muetzel Jr.'55 is now the my spouse,Judith (Winona State), ex president of Mon Valley Petroleum Inc."Chic"and his wife,Marty(Grove City), who is a grants administrator for EdButka'78 tells brothers, "Iprefer not to draw attention to myself, but would ask myfellow brothers to give William McEwan '56 and his wife, Ellie(Waynesburg),both retired, have two children, Gary and Sandra. Bill, who was an economics major at Wash ington and Jefferson, lives at 590 Vir ginia Dr., Tiburon, CA 94920. John, who received his MD in 1967 from Jefferson College, lives at 1624 Royal Oak Dr., Sewickley,PA 15143. Joel Fleming '53 tells brothers, "1 pands her career as a professor of French and Spanish at Adams State College." Brother Fleming was a physics ma jor as an undergraduate and received his MBA from Indiana University in 1961. He and Judith have five chil dren, Rebecca, Mark, Michael, Steven and Susan. Brother Fleming is a soccer coach, and his hobbies include world travel the McCune Foundation, have three children. Brother Muetzel, who served Al pha Chapter as president,tells us, "We are expecting our seventh grandchild soon and I have no plans to retire. Fiji provided valuable business and lead ership experience and close friends for a lifetime!" and being a college professor. Catch Brother Muetzel was an economics up with Joel at his new address, 12 major as an undergraduate and is a member of the Pennsylvania Petro Wildwood PL, Alamosa, CO 81101. Dr. Edmund Sulkowski '79 a call at (412)942-1117. Ed's tragic disability has resulted in his losing his practice. Just a call to say hello would be nice. Ed has no wife or children. "While I have failed to maintain communication with my fraternity brothers, I cherish the relationships. The 'team' effort has helped my ca reer. I can work more effectively in a team environment at work." Brother Butka is vice president of institutional and investment sales at Nicholas Kubik '93 is an intern in tee, chairman ofthe State Motor Fuels First Chicago NBD. His wife, Cindy (Central Michigan), is a research orthopedic surgery at Hanot Medical Center. Nicholas graduated cum laude as a biology major and received his MD this year from the University of Pittsburgh. He married Stephanie (KKF),a cardiac rehabilitator,on June Committee and director of the Pitts chemist. leum Association Executive Commit 14, 1997. Brother Kubik is a member of the AMA,Pennsylvania Medical Society and Allegheny County Medical Soci ety. Some of his favorite pastimes are skiing, tennis and golf. Brothers can get in touch with Nicholas at his new home, 2294 Pinnacle Ct., Erie, PA 16506. burgh Petroleum Association. He en joys playing golf at Youghiogheny Country Club. Drop Chic a line at 3412 Eisenhower Dr., White Oak,PA 15131. John C. Mettler '38 has retired from his career as a professor at The Citadel, where he taughtfrom 1942-81.Brother Mettler received his master's from Rutgers and PhD from Clark Univer sity after graduating from Washington and Jefferson as an economics major. John and his wife, Isabel (Middle- bury), reside at 12 Sayle Rd., Charles Reynold "Pete" Mooney '79 tells brothers, "Irecently assumed respon sibilityfor consulting services to the manufacturing industry in Europe, Scandinavia and Africafor Deloitte & Touche Consulting Group. I have re located to London and am currently living in Surrey." Pete and his wife, Hilary (Chat ham), have two children, Kelcey, 10, and Nathaniel, 8. Brother Mooney re ceived his MBA from the University ton, SC 29407. "Bear," who was intramural foot ball coach and a basketball player, is an Indianapolis Colts season ticket holder (but adds, "...perhaps notfor long?"). Bear's home address is 10401 Brecken Ridge Dr., Carmel, IN 46033. ScottD.Miner'89 is a family practice physician for the US Army. Scotty, who was a chemistry major as an un dergraduate, received his MD from Temple University in 1993. Brother Miner tells us, "I miss my fellow class of '89. I met Jake Petkovich '96 at Fort Campbell, KY, and established bonds with a fellow John A. Yauch '63 is an obstetrician/ Phi Gam. 1 have continued contact gynecologist at Mercy Hospital. John with Steve Hunyadi '89, my former roommate and buddy." Scotty's wife, Alyssa (Moore Col lege of Art), is an artist. Brother and his wife, Barbara, a former nurse and current beauty consultant for Mary Kay, have four children, Carrie, Deirdre, Valerie and John (West Vir ginia Fiji). Miner's hobbies include music, weightlifting and running. Brothers can catch up with Scotty Brother Yauch is an active member of Sts. John and Paul Catholic Church. at 323 Lancaster Rd., Clarksville, TN He writes, "I learned networking at 37042. \r\nPage 4 THE WIJI FIJI Fall 1997 More Newsfrom Fiji Graduates RobertSpecht'89shares this news,"I married Rachel (Bard College), my girlfriendandlawpartner,on April18, 1997." "Arlin" and Rachel are attorneys with the law firm of Morocco, Mo rocco & Specht,PC.Brothers can send their best wishes to this former politi cal science major at 511 Zone St., Trafford, PA 15085. Eric S.Vanek'88is accounting super visor ofthe newspaper Florida Today. He tells brothers, "Living in thefrater nity house was great!" Eric enjoys beach volleyball, sail ing, roller-blading, tennis, deep-sea fishing and Fantasy Baseball. He tells brothers, "I am close to finishing a collection ofshort stories, but have no means to have them published." Eric has moved, and you can reach him now at 2701 Caribbean Isle Blvd. #2211, Melbourne,PL 32935. Andrew N.Farley '56 is retired after 30 years as a mediator and arbitrator with the law firm ofReed Smith Shaw & McClay, where he was a general partner. His wife, Marta, is an author. They have twosons,Andrew and Mark. "Senator"Farley was elected secre tary/treasurer of the International Academy of Arbitrators and is presi dent ofthe Alpha Association(for the Alpha Chapter of Fiji). He is a mem his spare time. You can drop him a line at 914 Chestnut Rd., Charleston, WV 25314. Laird O.Miller'37is a retired Presby terian minister. He is the father offour ber of the 150th Ekklesia Committee and director of the World Affairs children. Bill, Ann (deceased), Mary and Sarah, 12 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Council in Pittsburgh. Andrew was an economics and po litical science major as an undergradu vinity in 1952. Alpha Chapter broth ers can get in touch with him at 1215 ate and received his JD and MPA from Hulton Rd. #266, Oakmont, PA the University ofPittsburgh. Brothers can contact him via P.O. Box 196, 15139. Cowansville,PA 16218. J.Thomas Lane'68 is a partner in the law firm of Bowles Rice. His wife, Charlotte(Marshall), is also a lawyer. "E.G." received his master's of di Alpha Graduate Address Updates They have one daughter, Anne. Tom is a member ofthe Charleston Wilfred McAloon Jr.'57 City Council. He tells us, "1started a 20 Wickapecko Dr. real estate development company in 1991 and have been an adjunct pro fessor oflaw at West Virginia Univer Interlaken, NJ 07712 Paul S. Sherbondy '90 sity, teaching coal, oil and gas law, 3400 N. Arnoult #220 Metairie, LA 70002 since 1986." Tom enjoys tennis and gardening in Graduate Assistance Ensures BestRush Results While much can be said about the recent advancements made in nearly every facet of fratemity and campus life for Alpha Chapter, there is a par ticular facet about which enough can never be said. Fiji Rushee Recommendation .Age: Name: Home Address:, The chapter's rush chairmen have School Address: been doing an excellent job locating and pledging the best young men at Phone: Home: — School: Classification: Major: Washington and Jefferson, but there is always room for improvement. The best improvement any of the brothers can come up with is more interaction by graduates in the rush process— namely,recommendations. If you know of young men who are Comments: Your Name and Address: or will be attending W&J—and whom you would be proud to call brothers— please take a moment to get the infor mation to us. With your input, we will be ensured oftop rush results for years to come. Mail to Phi Gamma Delta,50 S.Lincoln St., Washington,PA 15301.Please do not send to Newsletter Program Headquarters. Thanks!