T}i< sulpha U^hiji O^evos Alpha Phi of Phi Gamma Delta at the University of Michigan Ann Arbor, Mich. March 1997 New Alpha Phi Board Reflecting on a Successful Year Predident• John Bisaro '78• Plymouth, Mich.•313-420-3136 Treasurer • Andre C. Hans '81 •Farmington Hills, Mich.•313M73-0330 By Sam McGoun '97, Past Chapter President Member^'. Bob Anderson '82 • West Bloomfield, Mich. Leo Calhoun '50 • West Bloomfield, Mich. Leo M. Calhoun Jr.'76• Orchard Lake, Mich. Gordon S. Erley '82 • Plymouth, Mich. Joseph L. Gimmarro '81 • West Bloomfield, Mich. Scott Hesse '92 • Detroit, Mich. Sam Morgan '81 • Bloomfield Hills, Mich. David Murrell '94 • Dearborn, Mich. AYark Persitz '77• Farmington Hills, Mich. Eugene Ryan '50• West Bloomfield, Mich. George D. Seymour '39• Flushing, Mich. George Shaffer '48 • Bloomfield Hills, Mich. Bill Shrosbree '84 • Chelsea, iMich. Purple Legionnaire • Scott Hesse '92 When 1 assumed the position of president of Alpha Phi, I vowed to lead the chapter to greater accomplishments on campus and in the neighborhood. Our cabinet would build on the work of past presidents, further solidifying already strong ties with the University of Michigan and International Headquarters. With only a month remaining in my term, I can assure you that we have met our goals. Due to the hard work of all of our undergraduate members, we received a number of awards from the Interfraternity Council for programming.(Please seediritrd, Awardj, Award.} on Page 3). The chapter is especially proud of being recognized at the 148th Annual Ekklesia for scholarship and academic achievement, chapter proficiency, and alumni programming. We believe we should be in contention for the coveted Condon Cup, to be awarded early next summer to Phi Gamma Delta's Chapter of the Year. The chapter has been recognized numerous times this year for our outstanding relationship with the community by both neighbors and the Ann Arbor Police Department. The Second W/y I Detroh Alumni Gathering April A group of graduate brothers from the Detroit area have been getting together e\ eiv' other month. Some who recently attended are: George Schaffer '48 Bob Bristor '49 Carleton "Pat" Patterson '49 Eugene Ryan '50 Bill Bristor '49 Bob Anderson '82 Andy Olis '46 l^o Calhoun '50 Herb Beyler '45 If you are interested in attending the next get-together in April, call 1-eo Calhoun '50 at 810-669-6772. Annual Community Forum was held at the fraternity in early September, providing an atmosphere for the free exchange of ideas and concerns among all parts of the Ann Arbor community. We were especially pleased to have in attendance Mayor Ingrid Sheldon of Ann Arbor, Deputy Chief of Police Craig Roderick, and Associate Dean of Students Frank Cianciola. Tau Epsilon Phi recently held their own community forum strictly modeled after this September's event. More often than not, other chapters on campus have looked to the Alpha Phis for guidance, and we are proud to lead the way. The most enjoyable part of my presidency to date has been opportunities like these —opportunities to brag a bit about all that our fraternity and its members have accomplished. As my term comes to an end, there is nothing I want more than for the undergraduates to continue to excel in all aspects of undergradu ate operations. As the end of my term nears, however, I do see Mark Your Calendars for the 1997 Pig Dinni:r: Saturday, September 20 Miehigan v.k Baylor Football Game Watch your mail for dftaits! one area of opportunity for improvement. We at the undergradu ate chapter could use more help and guidance from those in the graduate chapter. House Corporation members Leo Calhoun '50, Andrew Hans '81, George Seymour '39, Robert Anderson '82 and Gordon Erley '82 have done a terrific amount of work, but we can always use more help from those who can actively participate in undergraduate operations. We urge those graduates residing in the Detroit area to lend a hand to our undergraduate efforts. \r\nPage 2 March 1997 Phi Gams Hold Successful Fall Rush Despite falling rush numbers campus-wide, Phi Gamma Delta still had one of the highest turnouts of rushees on campus. The rush chairmen for last semester were Dan Alfe '98, Scott Stanton '98, Dave Black '99 and Tyler Rindler '99, who did an outstanding job of attracting rushees by "advertising" on campus with Diag boards, and talking to potential rushees about the house. These initiates boast freshmen and sophomores from a variety of states, and all with vaiying interests. Wewome our initiates: Rommel Garcia '99 ~ Freeport, N.Y. Matt Goldsmith '00 ~ Melville, N.Y. James Graham 00 ~ Cota De Gaza, Calif. R.J. Harres 00 ~ Los Angeles, Calif. Richard Hoh 00 - Warren, N.J. Todd Kaminsky '00 ~ N.Y., N.Y. Edward Kehoe '00 - Wellesley, Mass. Nick Lossia 00 ~ Bloomfield Hills, Mich. Rohith Reddy 00 - Palatine, 111. Zach Smith '00 ~ San Francisco, Calif. From the Editor By Walid Mourtada '98, Corresponding Secretary Brothers,this is the second newsletter we have published during my tenure as corresponding secretary. Over the last year, I discovered what graduate relations really means to our chapter and how important they are to both the undergraduates and the graduates. I've had the opportunity to personally meet about 70 of our graduate brothers from a wide variety of graduating classes, dating back to the Class of'39. I thank you for the praise and support you offered concerning our efforts to produce our outstanding newsletter. 1 would also like to thank the 167 brothers who made this newsletter possible with their donations to cover publishing, printing and mailing costs. The more donations we receive, the better the quality of the letter. Brothers, this newsletter is for^'ou, our graduate brothers. Most of the graduate news comes from your clippings and postings, so I ask you to keep sending them and to keep your brothers informed. Once again I'd like to thank you all. We hope you enjoy reading this publication, and we hope it will help you remember that Phi Gamma Delta is "not for college days alone! If you have any questions, comment.s or suggestions concern ing the newsletter, you can contact me in one of the following ways: Phone:3I3-76I-5950 Fax: 313-930-9752 Ei-mail: fiji.cabinet@umich.edu Mail: 707 Oxford, Ann Arbor, MI 48104 Perge! Philanthropy Taken to New Heights ofour priorities at Alpha Phi is to contribute to the comniunity as miu:h as we can. This year we took community service participation one step Over 150 volunteer hours were donated toward WalkAmerica. The three-month community service project included: further. We wentfrom participating in a charity event to organizing a major charity event ourselves. Here is a letterfrom Jan Loader, division director ofthe March of Dimes, with regard to Phi Gamma Delta's participatian. • An informational mailing to 48 university fraternities and sororities • Presentations to the Inter-fraternity Council and Panhellenic To whom it may concern: • A formal presentation for all University organizations hosted by Association During the winter semester 1996 the U of M Greek system united to support the March of Dimes Birth Defect Foundation and walk in WalkAmerica. Fifteen student organizations united under the leadership of Phi Gamma Delta, raising over $2,500 to improve the health of babies through the prevention of birth defects and infant Phi Gamma Delta • The creation of three student scholarships of $250 each as participation incentives • 45 hours of volunteer service participating in invitational calling for all walkers mortality. • Contacting Phi Gamma Delta alumni to act as walk sponsors for These efforts were spearheaded by Phi Gamma Delta's President Sam McGoun. His efforts were supported by Walid Mourtada, • Acting as host and liaison between participating student groups corresponding secretary, and many members of Phi Gamma Delta. Every aspect of this community service project, from idea of concep tion through donation collection, was initiated through the efforts of The March of Dimes truly appreciates the efforts of Sam McGoun and Phi Gamma Delta. Their contribution to the campaign for healthier babies shines as a great example of the accomplishments through student volunteers. student walkers Phi Gamma Delta. and the March of Dimes. \r\nThe Alpha Phiji News Page 3 Awards, Awards, Awards Notable Quotes On the Community Forum: "The well-attended forum is testimony to the need for ongoing communication to ensure positive relations between all elements of the community. I was veiy impressed to see every major city department represented at the meeting." ~ Ingr dt' Sheldon, Mayor ofAnn Arbor Tlhis has been an outstanding year for the Alpha Phi chapter of Phi Gamma Delta. The brothers thirst was not quenched by winning the Chapter of the Year Award for 1995; they wanted their excellence to be recognized, and it was. Here is a list ofsome of the awards we received in 1996: From the International Fraternity of Phi Gamma Delta: "I £un very pleased with my first community forum. I think it's a Condon Cup — Honorable Mention positive example of the students, the city and the University working together. I hope to see more of the same." ~ Frank Jordan Bowl — Bestowed upon the chapter having the highest comparative scholarship — Honorable Abention Cianciola, Aojoclate Dean ofStudent) "The chapter's community relations program is a model for other fraternities at Michigan, and for all the chapters of Phi Gamma Delta." ~ William Martin, Executive Director ofthe Fraternity ofPhi Gamma Delta Brightman Trophy — Chapter "best evidencing that Phi Gamma Delta is not for college days alone" — Honorable Mention Certificate of Academic Achievement (Second year) John Templeton McCarty Chapter Proficiency Award (Second year) On Alpha Phi of Phi Gamma Delta in general: University' of Michigan Interfraternity Coimcil Awards; '"^I'he example of Phi Gamma Delta, its members, officers and board is one that they and the Interfraternity Council can be Aijociation 1996 Greek Chapter Award as well as awards in the following areas: philanthropy, alumni relations, public relations, campus relations and risk management. "The chapter has enjoyed strong leadership internally from chapter presidents like Jon Roberts '95, Vince Manzella '96 and Sam McGoun '97 and is a leader interfraternally with IFC Vince Manzella ('96) and Lany Powell ('96) were finalists for the Greek Man of the Year, and both received awards for being Outstanding Greek Leaders (a total of only five of these awards presidents Jon Roberts and Larry Powell '96."- William Martin, were given). proud of." ~ Jane Fergiuon, Preoident ofthe Oxbridge Neighborhood Executive Director ofthe Fraternity ofPhi Gamma Delta On the Philanthropic Events: Philanthropic Awards: Outstanding Achievement Award — from the March of Dimes to the organization raising most money "Phi Gamma Delta's contribution to the campaign for healthier babies shines as a great example of the accomplishments Outstanding Volunteer and Contributor — Sam McGoun through student volunteers." ~ Jan Loader, Divuion Director ofthe (from the March of Dimes) March ofDinuo Letter of recognition from the Ronald McDonald House for the many volunteer hours we dedicated to it. On the mediation between two neighbors: "The neighbor was thrilled that a fraternity member would take the initiative to actually participate and help resolve this Theoe arejuvt vome ofthe aivardv ive earned. On the indwidual level, many other brotherj were recognized for their outvtanding achievemento, including 15 brothero who made the dean v honor Hot. problem." ~ Renee Biuih, Ann Arbor Police Department. Phi Gamma Delta and Chi Omega Sorority Elriy Powell '96, Jane Lumm and Vince Alanzclla '% participate in a community cleanup. receive Greek leader awardv. \r\nMarch 1997 Page 4 Brothers Attend 148th Ekklesia Phi Gams from around the countrj'assembled at the Scottsdale Plaza Resort in Phoenix, Ariz., for the 148th Ekklesia. Brothers enjoyed activities ranging from afternoon business sessions to Southwest entertainment at Pinnacle Peaks Bar and Grill despite the soaring 100-degree temperatures. Alpha Phi Fijis Jeff Hurlbert '98 Universtty of Michigan Graduate Photographs Olympics George Olsen '50(LS&A), was appointed to photograph the and Drew Fiacek '98 attended the biannual event, both for the first 1996 Olympics in Atlanta by FINA (Federation Internationale Natation Amateur), the world governing body for all swimming, diving, water polo and s^mchronized swimming, headquartered in time. Lausanne, Switzerland. The afternoon business sessions looked not only at the present status of the fraternity, but also to its future. The Head Archon opened the sessions with a presentation describing the present international status of the fraternity. Unfortunately, the majority of the presentation pointed toward increasing financial difficulties and simultaneously, decreasing numbers in membership. The council left those attending plan for the future of Phi Gamma Delta. Breaking up into groups of 20 to 30, brothers examined these issues and devised possible solutions. These solutions were then presented during the Saturday afternoon session along with several amendments generated by the council. After over four hours of debate, possible solutions to issues involving grade point averages, social functions, financial status, membership and many others were suggested, discussed and then ratified or expelled. Between sessions, brothers participated in workshops devoted to various aspects of fraternal life. Then-Pledge Eiducator Jeff Hurlbert attended the meeting regarding pledge education. Hurlbert states; "It was interesting to observe the various perspectives and events that chapters from around the countiy utilize in their programs. I plan on implementing several of these ideas in next year's program." The Fijis from Alpha Phi were recognized on several different occasions during the awards banquet Saturday evening that marked the end of the Ekklesia. The University of Michigan chapter received the John Templeton McCarty Chapter Proficiency Award, the George Olsen is an internationally known sports photographer and has photographed many UM football games in Ann Arbor. His photos have appeared in many of the nation's and world's top sports magazines and newspapers. While at the University of Michigan, Olsen was ti backstroker on the 1948 UM undefeated Big Ten and NCAA Championship swimming team, coached by Matt Nann. He was also scout quarter back on the UM undefeated 1947 National Championship football team. Official photographer for The International Swimming Hall of Fame in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., he specializes in photographing aquatic sports. The Hall of Fame was founded by "Buck " Dawson '43, and includes on its board of directors, Harry Holiday Jr., world- record holder and captain of the UM undefeated 1948 swimming team. Mr. Olsen's photographs of members of recent UM swimmers have appeared in the UM yearbooks for both the men's and the women's swimming teams. With the fine representation of past and present UM swimmers competing in the i\tlanta Olympics, many of his photos of the "maize n blue " are sure to be seen after the Olympics. Certificate of Academic Achievement as well as honorable mentions in the Condon Cup, Jordan Bowl and Brightman trophy. The Ekklesia returns to our nation's capital in 1998, and the International Fraternity — and Alpha Phi — will be planning for our Fraternity's future again. Hope to see you there! Your Input Makes die Alpha Phiji News a Success! Help us continue to make The Alpha PhijiNetej a success by sending us address changes, news and photos! Our newsletter, along with our other periodic mailings, is your link to the undergraduate chapter, your alumni associa tion and your Alpha Phi brothers. It's easy to guard against missing out. Just don't make a move without letting us know your address change — and your news. You can report both on From left to riqht are Georqe Ohen 'tO, William "Back "Dawoon '-15, Budch/ Fpoen (Bererly Hilllnllieo am)Barnaby Joneo — receiced Gold Aleballion from the International Su'imminy Hall offame in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., for achievement in the field ofentertainment and inopiration to youth) and Harry Holiday Jr. the enclosed news/dues form, or you can drop us a note at the address at right. Also, share those photos from the past or of recent gather ings that bring back so many rnemories. We can reproduce them in the newsletter and return them to you undamaged and unchanged. Just attach a note requesting their return with your address. The Alpha Phiji News is published for the members and friends of the Alpha Phi Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity at the University of Michigan. Address changes, news items, photographs and contributions may be sent in the enclosed envelope or mailed to Graduate Records Office, Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity, P.O. Box 2019, Ann Arbor, Mi 48106-2019. \r\nThe Alpha Phiji News Page 5 RAD UATE "Living for 84-plusyears! Tain t easy, McGee!" notes John C. George '34 (1219 Barham Dr., #32, San Marcos, CA 92069). Lawrence G. Clayton '35 (2150 Indian Creek Blvd., #216B, Vero Beach, FL 32966) wntes,"Congratulahons on the excellent newsletter.' For Burton L. Coffey '38(P.O. Bo.x 226, Rockport, ME 04856), "Phi Gamma Delta is not for college da^'s alone!" Alpha Phi chapter was home for John C. Thorn III '38(P.O. Box 698, Buffalo, WY 82834) during his college 3'ears and provided him with lasting friendships. He sees Bob Holt'39 and Forest Evashevski '41 frequently' and former roommate John McFate '38 once in a while."Jack" enjoyed seeing the picture of George Seymour '39 in the last newsletter. EWS John F. Winch '46(10555 S.E. Terrapin PI., #106, Tequesta, FL 33469) has Vem Judd '47 for a neighbor in the winter and spent a week with William Zerman '49 at his New Hampshire cottage last September. At a Kappa Alpha Theta reunion two years ago in Tucson, i\riz., Charles G. Helmick Jr.'47(420 Fearrington Post, Pittsboro, NO 27312) ran into Bob Foukal '49. "It takes the wives to make good things happen sometimes, right!" Chuck and his wife, Marion, have been wed 49 years. William O.Schoedinger '47(450 N. Drexel Ave., Columbus, OH 43209) has attended se\'eral meetings of the Naples/Fort Myers alumni group in Florida. While at the Olympic games in Atlanta last year, Carol and Herbert William G. Layhe '39 (1158 Jo Carr Dr., Town & Countiy, MO 63017) informs us that the new grandson and great-granddaughter he was e.xpecting both arrived on schedule. Last year,"Loo" went to his first Pig Dinner in a long while. "It was a good experience, made better by the presence of Si Seymour '39." Olympian's Reunion Center."Hawk" notes, "1 did not meet any old teammates, but did enjoy chatting with several 'old timers' — though several were younger than 1! " John A. Rinek '39(8053 Caminito Gianna, La Jolla, CA 92037'), In his retirement, Donald E. Lathrup Jr.'49 does some consulting in the field of concrete technolog)'. He divides his time between his president of The Rinek Co. Inc., is now a major stockholder in J&M O. Barten '49 (24 Westwind Ct., Seneca, SC 29672) Hsited the Products Inc. and serves on its board of directors. The company condo in Apalachicola, Fla., his house on Lake Hartwell in northeast Georgia, and his new home in the southern part of the state. His manufactures clamping and wiring systems for aircraft and large address there: Rt. 2, Box 694-B, Camilla, GA 31730. trucks. James C. MacDonald '49 (1226 La Paloma PI., Lady Lake, FL Robert Hendricks Darden '41 (11 Horseshoe Ln., Lakeville, CT 32159) retired as an aerospace engineer after a 30-year career with 06039) has left Albuquerque, N.M., and built a house in a New NASA. England village in the Berkshire Mountains. He hopes to put three When he wrote in December, Carleton C. Patterson Jr.'49 (971 holes for golf on the back acreage. Stratford Ln., Bloomfield Hills, Ml 48304) was spending Christmas From May through October, W.Philip Holcombe 45 resides at 2801 Walnut Hills, #37, Flagstaff, AZ 86004. The rest of the year, you can reach him at 15007 E. Mustang Dr., P.O. Box 17122, at his condo in Florida for the first time. "It's different seeing decorated palm trees, but the weather here is a little different than in Michigan." Fountain Hills, AZ 85269. Retired from DuPont, Richard H. Laird Jr.'46(1807 Columbine As a program manager at Peck, Hannaford & Briggs, John E. Post '49 (1576 Turquoise Dr., Cincinnati, OH 45255) is still working PI., Sun City (Center, FL 33573) is playing golf and enjoying life in about 30 hours a week. He vacations several times a year in Las the Sunshine State. Vegas, Nev., to "win back what I lost the rime before." . . . Continnec) Grbat Tliies atLeo Calhoun's('50) Tailgate 1996 \r\nMarch 1997 Page 6 Scrooge. Robert has six grandchildren. His son, Frank '88, is married to Joy and employed by Edify Corp. in Santa Clara, Calif. RADUATE EWS Robert J. Spiegel '49 is active fl3/ing with the Colorado Civil Air Patrol, riding his motorcycle with the Honda Gold Wing Road Riders, traveling, playing golf and with private flying. He and his vdfe, Ann, reside at 15020 W.Coachman Dr., Colorado Springs, CO Richard W.Hodgman '53(1020 Cohsisset Ln., Kalamazoo, MI 49008) retired last summer as a general surgeon after 33 years in private practice. He and his wife, Jocelyn, have three children and seven grandchildren. "1 have fond memories of 707, especially the wonderful singing of Fiji songs," Richard notes. Brothers on the Internet will find him at rhodgkal@ix.netcom.com. 80908. Attorney Robert B. Webster '53(255 S. Woodward, Third Floor, Birmingham, MI 48009), chairman of Clark Hill PLC,serves as Thomas F. Emerson '50(18158 Parvo Ct., San Diego, CA 92128) director of the American Judicature Society and commissioner of the was planning to attend the UCLA game in September and hoping to National Commission on Uniform State Laws. He has four children. stop by the house. Since his retirement in 1995, William S. Gripman '50(12500 N. Spring Creek Rd., Parker, CO 8013d) has been doing some consult ing work for Caterpillar in Poland and Southeast Asia. His wife, Nancy, travels with him. Bill can be contacted on the Internet at billgrip@aol.com. The Alpha FhijiNewd works!'writes retired geologist James O. fCistler '50(181349th St. Ct. N.W., Gig Harbor, WA 98335). After reporting his move to the Seattle area in the May issue, he received a letter from Don Todd '50, a resident of nearby Friday Harbor. The two were planning to get together for some reminiscing about thendays at 707 and experiences in the oil exploration business. From undergraduate days, George E. Olsen '50(1201 S.E. 13th Ten, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316) remembers "swimming meets on the dining room floor." He cJso recalls the pledges failing to rush the senior stairs" until Richard McWilliams '51 led the charge. George is the owner of George Olsen Photography. Dewolf M.Stanley '50(dl25-B Ocean Dr., Oxnard, CA 93035), who retired from Lockheed Aircraft, is busy with his church, genealogy work, and travel. His only child just completed a doctoral program. Charles A. Murray '51 (600 Waddington, Bloomfield Village, MI 48301), a self-employed dentist, was to receive the Distinguished Alumni Award from U. of M. Dental School in October and plans to retire in July 1998. You can drop him a line via e-mail at cmurray537@aol.com. Chuck sees many brothers at football games. After retiring as president of USAir Leasing and Services Inc., Ricbai-d L. Spaulding '51 (10826 Hob Nail Ct., Potom ac, IVID 20854) served as a consultant to the company for two years. He is still consulting in the aviation industry, but also enjoying more time on the greens and with his grandchildren. Duncan S. Eriey '52(1954 Sherlynn, Brighton, MI 48116), a senior programmer at M.O.R.-Pace, receives e-mail at derley@morpace. com. In the fall he wrote;"Although Calhoun's Bus is the primary Fiji watering hole,' we have a large entourage of Fijis (mostly contemporaries of my son, Gordy '82) at our tailgate parties outside the Track & Tennis Building. Join us if you are in the area." Joyce and William B. Hickman '52(6082 S.E. Landing Way,#11, Stuart, FL 34997) spend six months of the year traveling the English When we last heard from Eric Vetter'54(9398 Lakewood Dr., Windsor, CA 95492) he "just returned from 10 days on Fiji. The Fiji men are strong and handsome—like their Phi Gam brothers. A great place. Also an attorney, John C. Baity '55(44 Maher Ave., Greenwich, CT 06830) is a partner in Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & McCloy. He is national treasurer and a director of the American Cancer Society Inc. John has three young sons. "Best wishes to all at 707," notes Eugene L. Hartwig '55 (1320 Covington Rd., Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301). An attorney, he serves as senior vice president and general counsel at Kelly Services Inc. Robert N. Wells Jr.'55 (11 Elm St., Canton, NY 13617), a professor of government at St. Lawrence University, was on a Fullbright fellowship at University of Malaya m Malaysia in 1995-96. His book. Law Valued and the Environment: The Development of Interna tional EnvironmentalLaw, was published last year. Via e-mail, you can reach him at bwel@music.stlawu.edu. Casper O. Grathwohl'56(1648 Broadway St., Niles, Ml 49120) is a circuit judge in Michigan's Berrien County. His daughter, Margaret, practices law in Milwaukee, Wis. "1 treasure the years at 707 for the friendships, the many laughs and good times, and for the unforgettable experience of young men governing themselves remarkably well, writes Robert B. Knutson '56(90 Jefferson School Rd., Ligonier, PA 15658). He is chairman and CEO of Education Management Corp. and receives e-mail at knutsonr@aii.edu. After 40 years in management consulting with three major firms, Nicholas J. Radell'56(1230 Sunset Rd., Winnetka, IL 60093) has retired and started his own firm, NJR Associates. He is a CPA,a registered professional engineer and a certified manufacturing engineer. In a new job, Stephen H. Kale '58(14307 Long Channel Dr., Germantown, MD 20874) is a program manager at Systematic Management Services Inc. His Internet address: stephen.kale@ clp.doe.gov. Stephen has enjoyed watching Michigan football with Chuck Sharp '57, Dick Curry '59 and the wives. Last year, he had a visit from Tad and Rom Portwood '57. In 1995, Ralph L. Frederick '59(1817 Apple Ridge Ct.. Rochester Hills, MI 48306) retired after a 30-year-career with General Motors canal system in their narrowboat,"Tamalpais." This year, George to start a consulting practice in organization development and training. Qua '52 and Bill Loveless'52 will be joining them once again. A favorite memory tor John P. Deniston 60 (218 W.30th St., Davenport, IA 52803) is of the years when Wildcat was houseman. Robert K. Erf'53(127 Carriage Dr., Glastonbury, CT 06033) enjoys several Michigan football games each fall and tailgating at I^o's bus. He fondly recalls the days at 707, especially his role as Tiny Tim in the annual Christmas pageant with "Never Easily" "Jack," a realtor and broker, is assistant manager at Lohman Brothers. Associated with the law Firm of Squire, Sanders & Dempsey, attorney William H. Rajisom '60 (26837 I^enders Ln.. North \r\nThe Alpha Phiji News Olmsted, OH 44070) has rerired as a partner and is working part time as counsel. He and his wife, Marilyn, now have more time to visit their children and grandchildren in Florida. Bill hopes the Alpha Phi Class of 1960 \yill have a 40th reunion in 2000. Stephen D. Dotson '63, a retired attorney, has relocated from Illinois to the Grand Canyon State. His new address: 6520 E. Villa Cassandra Way, P.O. Box 5386, Carefree, AZ 85377. While moving west, he visited William Zollinger '63 in Tulsa. In a new business, James R. Benson '64 (15143 Kennedy Rd., Los Gatos, CA 95032) is chairman and CEO of Biopore Corp. He can be reached on the Internet at 71410.2471@compuserve.com. Diagnostic radiologist Charles W.O'Dell Jr.'67(474 Country Club Dr., Battle Creek, Ml 49015) serves as medical director of the Radiology Department of Battle Creek Health System and president Page 7 Timothy A. Fiye'76(3352 Brookwood Rd., Birmingham, AL 35223), a pediatric radiologist, receives e-mail at tfi3'e@wwisp.com. "We love the South but remain staunch AFichigan fans. We have not found a U. of M.club in Birmingham! Ify'all know of one, please tell us. If not, we'll start one! " Besides working as a program specialist at Portland State University, Chris T. Cartt\Tight '79(1025 N.E. 33rd Ave., Portland, OR 97232) serves as executive director of the Oregon Community Education Association. Marc A. Schaffer '82(756 Stoney Dr., South L3'on, MI 48178), a senior engineering account manager at an automotive company, gets together with Jeff Stallings '81 and Chuck Bell '83. His favorite memory is Grass Skirts. Associated with the American Consulting Engineers Council, Philip of Radiology Consultants. Al. Schuchter '82(914 "T" St. N.W., Washington, DC 20001) has Scott G. Paris '68(2611 Hawthorn Rd., Ann Arbor, Ml 48104), a traveled to Taiwan, Indonesia, Thailand, India and other Asian professor in the Department of Psychology at U. of M., enjoyed a countries as an international business advisor. He is also working visit and some reminiscing with Fiji roommate Chris Parker '68. Call (313-995-5920), e-mail (sparis@umich.edu) or visit me in Ann with homeless children in our nation's capital. Continued Arbor. Go Blue!" (The following stoiy appeared in the Sunday, August 13, 1995, When he wrote last June, Donald L. Sanderson '68 (161 Budlong edition of the Tini&t-Union of Jacksonville, Fla. Unfortunately, space does not permit us to print the entire gripping adventure.) St., Hillsdale, MI 49242) was running unopposed for a fourth six-year term as Hillsdale County's district judge. Paul D.Shirley '68(4063 Salisbury Rd., #205, Jacksonville, FL 32216) is a noted orthopedic surgeon whose padent list has included Escaping Death in the Jungle By Joe Julavits, Tinieo-Union outdoors editor Alone, sick and disoriented in the Central American rain forest As an officer and partner, Leon D. Gmmdstein '69 (85 S. Washing ton, Ste. 308, Seattle, WA 98104) is involved in the development of a company ol congregate-care retirement communities. The chain he loved so much, Paul Shirley made a deadly deal with himself. The well-known Jacksonville orthopedic surgeon slipped a .22 caliber bullet into his coat pocket, just in case. "1 saved a bullet for myself if something was imminent," he said. "1 didn't want anything eating on me while 1 was alive. 1 don't believe in lying there and bleeding to death. " As it turned out, Shirley didn't need the bullet, nor did he need the poignant self-portrait he took with his camera in the jungle "so if something happened, 1 could say goodbye to my includes over 1500 units in four western states. Leon has been active kids. " in the local graduate chapter of Phi Gamma Delta and sees Dave Osmer '67 through his activities with the U. of M. Alumni Associa tion of Seattle. "1 enjoy seeing The Alpha Phiji Nem. It keeps me up on what's happening at the house and what some of the other brothers are doing. " Shirley,(then) 48, is back on his leet today, his July (1995) ordeal in the Nicaraguan wilds an odd, bittersweet memory. On the one hand, he speaks wistfully of watching colorful macaws, howling monkeys, flowering orchids and a kaleidoscopic variety •lohn R. Bevington '72(N30M'29151 Hillcrest Dr., Pewaukee, W1 But he also remembers the deadly bushmaster snake that came after his partner, the minnows he netted to eat, the spook^', late-night visit from a 600-pound intruder, the swamp water that Andre Agassi, Shaquille O'Neal, Michael Chang and Larry Csonka as well as numerous college and high school spoils teams in the Jacksonville area. He usually donates his talents to the local teams. See the story on this page about Paul's life-threatening visit to the Nicaraguan jungle. 53072), president of Bevco Precision Manufacturing Co., is active with sailing, windsurfing and raising three daughters. Entrepreneur Charles S. Chapman '72(3443 Somerset Trace, Marietta, GA 30067) is president of The Chapman Group. He and Gerry Christman '70 have bought a chemical manufacturing business. My frat years were great, " recalls Leo Eisenband '72(P.O. Box 53081, Barranquilla, Columbia, South America), president of Fedco-South America."1 have great memories of my two years at the Fiji house in Michigan. " of butterflies. ravaged his body. And the rains. The unrelenting rains. "1 spent a lot of time with my teeth gritted and my eyes closed, waiting for the next minute, the next hour, the next sunrise," Shirley said. "There was a point 1 would have given everything 1 own for a helicopter. his wife have three children. Of his undergraduate days, Roberto "In a restaurant the other night, someone sent back a glass because it had a soap spot on it. 1 started laughing out loud." As a result of his harrowing experience, he came to a new realization: "1 now have absolutely no fear ol dying. My only fear now is of living and not contributing something to my profession and not enjoying my kids, my practice and my employees. It you contribute to your communitj'long enough, the community will give back to you. It certainly has in my reflects, "It was an excellent Wildcat era." case. " "After living in England for the past two years, our tamily has moved," reports Marc A. Schiler '74 (Ave. Hippolj'te Boulenger 32, Salisbuiy Rd., #205, Jacksonville, FL 32216. Robei1;o L. Arce '74 (P.O. Box 296, San Jose 1000, Costa Rica) is in the import-export business and planning to begin administrating investments and tourist options for non-Costa Rican citizens. Fie and Brussels, 1180 Belgium). You can reach orthopaedic surgeon Paul D. Shirley '68 at 4063 \r\nMarch 1997 Page 8 RADLJATE EWS With his promotion to resident manager and first vice president at Smith Barney, Christopher L. Williams '82 is running a large office in the St. Louis area. Ide now lives with his wife. Lib, and three children at 10 Fair Oaks, Ladue, MO 63124. After 10 years in Chicago, Timothy R. Kay '83 moved with his wife, Ann, and son, Matthew, to 64 Muskoka Rd., Grosse Pointe Farms, Ml 48236. The Kays were expecting the arrival of a second child in August 1996. Tim, a market manager at Herman Miller Inc., sends us this electronic address: http:www.timkay@hermanmiller.com. Michael Macrorie '83(3 Bancroft Rd., Melrose, MA 02176) completed a Ph.D. in aerospace engineering at Penn State in 1995 and works in turbo machinery aerodynamics at General Electric Co.His e-mail address: mike.macrorie@ae.ge.com. He and his wife, Mane, were expecting a second child last August. William A. Shrosbree '84(1332 Armstrong Dr., Chelsea, Ml 48118) is a design release engineer with General Motors Truck Group. He is married to Jane and has three young daughters. "I have many fond memories of the fraternity, mostly brothers who cared about each other, " "Shros" writes. "As you may remember, my health was bad in school and 1 was there a long time. I now enjoy the best health of my entire life." Nicholas A. Shufro '84(63 Beverly Dr., Avon, CT 06001) is manager of regulatory affairs and policy planning at United Tech nologies Corp. He has a 1-year-old son, Zachary. At W.B. Doner & Co., Kevin B. Holowicki '85 (9067 Woodgrove, Plymouth, Ml 48170) is vice president and associate media director. Brothers surfing the Internet will find him at kholowicki@ southfield.wbdoner.com. Kevin played golf with Bob Pierce '83 and Andy Hans '81 last June in the annual U. of M. vs. MSU golf outing. CPA Jeffrey A. Gelfand '88(146 Amity St., #1, Brooklyn Heights, NY 11201), a senior manager with Ernst & Young, receives e-mtiil at bhouseprod@aol.com. He and his wife, Kim,announce the birth of their son, Zachary, last June. Jeffrey informs us that Sheri and Neal Bush '88 welcomed their first child, Jacqueline, in August. William P. Haeck '88 has earned an MBA and is a senior consultant at KPMG Peat Marwick. He and his wife reside at 23 Slate Ln., Portsmouth, R1 02871. When we heard from him last June, Richard B. Pazol '91 was finishing up his doctorate in clinical psychology and residing with wife Stephanie at 4415 N. Keeler, Chicago, IL 60630. You can drop "Paze " a line on the Internet at pazely3rbp@aol.com. Alexander Cherin '92(4901 Livingston Dr., Long Beach, CA 90803), an attorney with the litigation firm of L3mberg & Watkins, wrote to us last spring. He was the 1996 Democratic nominee in the 12th District for California State Assembly advisor. Adam M. Rosen '92(500 E. 77th St., Apt. 704, New York, NY 10162), an account executive with Karlitz & Co., works in the field of sports and entertainment marketing and promotions. Through the fraternity, he "made friends for a lifetime and enough memones to keep me going through good and bad times." When he wrote in May 1996, Michael G. Vanantwerp '92(1160 Audubon, Grosse Pointe, Ml 48230) was a full-time student at Wayne State University and working part time as an environmental consultant. He was planning to visit Scott Fruechtemeyer '91, Terry Woods '93, Erik Johnson '91 and other brothers. A fourth-year medical student, Luis C. Rodriguez '93(3611 Hunters Cir., San Antonio, TX 78230) plans to graduate in May and pursue internal medicine as his specialty. Bo Maurer '94 (Apt. 2-F, 2540 N. Southport, Chicago, IL 60614), a regional sales manager with Tech Spray, can be reached electroni cally at abmaurer@aol.com. He reports that Jason Riesel '94 is planning to be married in August. Lisa and John D. Perry '85 (29312 I^aleigh Rd., Farmington Hills, Ml 48336) have been married nine years and are the parents of three sons. John is a product manager at fLdw. C. Levy Co. Robert D. Bloomquist Jr.'95 (311 W. Highland, Suite T-10, Howell, MI 48843), an account manager with Maxim, welcomed the arrival of a son, Robert 111, last year. He informed us that Dave Murrell '94 was planning an October 1996 wedding. Attorney Anthony J. Rose '86 (5786 N. Delaware St., Indianapolis, "Thanks to Leo and his bus, all at 1417, and the Muds for a great IN 46220) serves of counsel at the law firm of Dann Recar Newman MSU weekend!" writes Nathan R. Smith '96(966 Live Oak, Santa & Kleiman. Via e-mail, you can reach him at tmrose@indv.net. He sends this news: Brian Henderson '86 and wife "keep having babies; Sean Martin '84 is "putting away criminals in Chicago;" and Bob Bettendorf'86 has finished flying jets and is in medical school Clara, CA 95051). Due to a referral from Bob Bloomquist '95, Nate is now in the mixed-signal integrated-circuit market with Maxim at U. of M.Tony would love to hear from his contemporaries, especially those traveling through Indianapolis. Pete B. W. Davey '87 (4041 Harvey Ave., Western Springs, IL 60558) is lead whale trainer at John G. Shedd Aquarium. He reports a new addition to his clan—Tyler. Integrated Products. His Internet address: trooper255@aol.com. Nate is planning to many his college girlfriend in October. We regret to inform you of the death of Paul W.Burkholder '21, Richard M.Shick '31 (1/30/96), John R. Hulbert '40 (9/15/96), Thomas G. Kuzma '47(5/19/96), Robert A. Gorrell '48 (8/26/96), John P. Craighead '50 (5/5/95), Christopher L. Simmons '77, and John W. Nichols '81(11/2/95). Phi Gamma Delta mourns their Christopher E. Fountain '87(512 Burlmgame Ave., Burlingame, CA 94010), vice president of sales at Datalogix International, can be passing and extends condolences to their families and friends. found on the Internet at fountainc@aol.com. He and his wife, Mary, have a 1-year-old son, Andrew. Now back in his hometown, attorney David J. Burton '88 (2810 Willow Dr., Richmond, IN 47374) is practicing law at his father's firm. Burton & Simkin. His electronic address: dburton® infocom.com. David is married to Jamie and has a step-son, Jared. Thank;You ... We didn't want to miss thanking James Pardikes'78 and Scott M.Kudialis '85 whose checks were in the mail when we published our honor roll this past summer.