Xhe B.C. Fiji Beta Chi Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta AT Lehigh University Bethlehem, Pa. March 1997 Pig Dinner State of the Chapter Saturday, April 26,1997 By Andre\v Braltam '98, Chapter President Rathbone Hall Reception at 6 p.m.• Dinner at 7 p.m. (Wives AND Friends Welcome) Our Pig Dinner committee is doing ever^tliing possible to see that ail ofour returning alumni, ttaves and friends wiU have a most enjoyable evening. A good turnout ensures tlte oppoitunity to reminisce with old friends. Won't you call a classmate and get a group together to remrn to Bethlehem for an evening widt fellow Fijis—past and present. You w ill not regret die effort but will enjoy the evening. Dinner, including cocktails, is $35 per person. If at all possible, we would appreciate your returning the enclosed card and your check, pavable to "Beta Clii Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta," no later than April 19, 1997, to Mark Torie '78, 702 Shearer St., North Wales, PA 19454. If you ha\'e any quesdons or would like more information, call Mark at 215-699-0517(home)or 215-585-4482 (office). Return the enclosed RSVP card BY April 19, 1997 — Join Us! Greetings from the Hut! As the new president of Beta Chi,1 realized titat 1 was stepping into a role that has been transform ing over the past three years. The two presidents before me,Kvle Yerk '96 and Fred Hertrich '97,saw a changing ffatemit}' st'stem at Lehigh, with the implementation ofthe Greek Re\iew process and BYOB social polic)'. They managed to keep focused and led the Hut to extraordinary' levels. My plan is no different. We will cope with die university policies as best we can, while continuing the tradition of excellence that is synonymous with the Plii Gam name at Lehigh. Widt a 2.75 house GPA,we continue the push for academic dominance among Lehigh fraternities. As scholastic levels hold strong, tite house still maintains an active social calendar with numerous parties. Our social calendar will peak at the conclusion of Greek Week on April 19 with our traditional Fiji Island party. The Hut raised $6,000 for tite American Cancer Society over Lehigh/Lafayette weekend this fall. In die second annual Lehigh/ Lafayette Rivalrt' Run for Cancer, the Hut came together with our brotiiers at Lafayette by running the game ball from our house to die Lafayette chapter die day before tite contest. Many thanks tct chairmen Greg Boye '97 and Fred Hertrich '97 for organizing tlte impressive event. The fiftit annual Luigi Fiji will be held again titis spring. Brotiters take pride in setting a pasta dinner to tite local community to benefit the Children's Home of Easton. Strolling musicians and the smells ofltaly fill tite house in what is fast becoming a Fiji favorite. Our rush program ended early this February, aitd 1 am proud to say that we have recruited 16 of die best men at Lehigh. Lhese 16 31 nten bring even more diversity to the Hut and will be the driving force behind our ideals for tite next four years. 1 encourage everyone to nteet these nten at this year's Pig Dinner on Saturday, April 26. This event is a wondeiftil opportunity to come back to the Hut and relive some of the "good old days." If you have any questions please don't hesitate to call me at 610-758-0979. Beta Chi Officers President • Afiiiirw Rrnhani '98 Pittsburgh, Pa. • Journalism/Public Relations Treasiu-er • Scan Ap^ar '99 Faston, Pa. • Lfiideciared Recording Secretaiy • Keith Wallace '99 Wooster, Mass. • Ciidedarcd Corresponding Secretary • Pcviy Rlatt '98 Siiort Hills, N.J. • Political Science Historian • Rrad Maimt '98 Butler, Pa. • Mechanical Engineering \r\nScholarship Reort "^eta Che Qrabuate Another Good Se/piester for Beta Chi 1992 1994 1993 1996 1995 Spring Fall Spring Fall Spnng Fall Spring Fall Spring Fall Beta Chi Z59 2.67 2.67 2.90 in 2.92 2.84 2.88 2.BI 2.75 All-Fratemity 2.63 2.66 211 2.73 2.79 2.75 2.72 2.72 2.77 2.69 All-Men 2.74 2.75 2.76 2.73 2.79 2.75 2.76 2.77 2.83 2.76 Probation Level 2.44 2.45 246 2.43 2.49 2.25 2.46 2.47 2.53 2.46 19 10 II 3 9 1 8 2 8 10 Garrett L. Grier'34(720 N. Shore Dr., Milford, DE 19963)and his wife are spending the winter in the Sunshine State. Through the end of April, they can be contacted at 1430 Golfvievv Dr., Avon Park, FL 33825. Garrett reports that Reed Holt'34 has moved to Monroe\ille, Pa. Beta Chi Rank Among Fraternities Married 52 years, Edie and Richard E. Metius'42(940 Breezewick Cir., Tovvson, MD 21286) have four children and six grandchildren. The couple have journeyed all over the world and seen Bob Beck '42 and Ralph Moss'42 in their travels. "It was good to read about the activities at the house and particularly Keith E McDonald '96 Named to Omicron Delta Kappa Congratulations to Keith McDonald on being initiated into ODK,the national leadership honor society. ODK brings together members ofthe faculty and the student body who are of high academic caliber and who have shown considerable leadership the fine academic ratings," writes Ralph F. Moss Jr.'42(315 N. Causeway,#E301, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32169)."Keep up the good work." He is looking forward to his 55-year reunion in June and hoping to visit the house. Ralph spoke with Dan McAfee'42 by phone in November and often sees fellow New Smyrna residents John Tifit'41 and his wife. With wife Jean, Ralph enjoyed a cruise from Greece to Turkey last year. David H.Schaper'43(204 Wyndham Ct., Harrisburg, PA 17109) skills. continues to spend four months each winter on Hilton Head Island, Fijis Exercised True Brotherhood On November 22 For the second year in a row,the brothers ofPhi Gamma Delta at both Lehigh and Lafayette College demonstrated true brotherhood as they ran the distance between the two rival schools in an effort to raise money for the American Cancer Society. The run took place on November 22,one day before the schools met in the annual Lehigh/Lafayette football game. The run, approximately eight miles long, began November 22 at 1:30 p.m. at the Beta Chi house and ended at Lafayette. Fijis from Lehigh covered the first halfofthe run and Fijis from Lafayette took over at the halfway point. Brothers were stationed throughout the course at one-half to three-quarter mile intervals, ran one leg and then handed off the game ball to the next participant. "We take this run seriously," said Greg Boye '98, Beta Chi's chair of the event. The Fiji Lehigh/Lafayette run raised $6,000 to combat cancer. Thank you to Lehigh University campus newspaper, the Brown and White, which gave us permission to republish the article above. S.C. He notes that Betty Ann and Badge Elmes'43 have relocated to the area. When he wrote in November,"Gus" was headed on a trip to Egypt. During 1996,Frank J. Dunigan '44(1106 Brantin Rd., Wilmington, DE 19803) talked with several brothers on the phone and saw BiU Hittinger '44, Dave Gearhart'44, Bill Whigham '47, Biddle Whigham '48 and Bob Macauley '49. While visiting the Hut in November, he spoke with Bob Davies and several Fijis at the house. H. Gordon Smyth '48(P.O. Box 476, Nellysford, VA 22958) established the Smyth Foundation, which provides college scholarships to high school graduates from rural Nelson County, Va. He is a trustee of Mary Baldwin College and lectures several times a year on human resources. With the acquisition of a former school building in his area, Gordon is constructing the Rockfish Valley Garden Center. Charles R. Macauley '49(10 Hitchcock Rd., Westport, CT 06880), now in his eighth year of retirement, enjoys having his son, daughter and three grandsons living nearby. With partners, he has completed the construction and sale of 17 houses in Madison, Conn. In other activities,"Bob" is restoring a 1968 Shelby Cobra convertible and is on the committee for the 50th reunion of the Class of 1949. He spends part of the winter at Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra, Fla. "Keep up Spring Pledges All Class of W Dave Apple£fate • Greenwich, Conn.• Undeclared Kevin Cahill• Berwyn, Pa.• Accounting Tyler Cru£fer• New Canaan, Conn.• Business Brad Dudley• Northfield, 111. • Business Mike Fisher • Hershey, Pa.• Mechanical Engineering Trent Fisher• Winnetka, 111. • Undeclared Mallon Fitzpatrick • Darien, Conn.• Nursing John Jasaitis• Sea Girt, N.J. • Finance Peter Miller• Riegelsville, Pa.• Mechancial Fjigineering Jim Nasser• Scranton, Pa.• Finance the great scholastic and service work!" Busy in his retirement, Richard M. Allen '51 (28 Pine Ln., Cumberland, ME 04110) divides his time between travel with wife Elise, the restoration of an 1838 stone farmhouse in central Maine, and working in product design with Allen Datagraph, a business now run by his son. Dick and his wife also enjoy spending time at their condominium at Palm Island Resort on Florida's w^est coast. Brothers on the Internet will find him at dickelise@aol.com. At Reunion 1996, James M. Hazelwood '51 (11255 Seaglade Dr., Pensacola, FL 32507)enjoyed meeting with Jim Miller '65, but was disappointed that he and Bill Reid '51 were the only 1951 Fijis in Kevin (TNeill• Teltbrd, Pa.• Biolog)' Brian Roache ® Canton, Mass.• Mechanical Engineering Vmmns Sennett ^ Chesterfield, N.J.• Chemical Engineering Tim Shotmeyer • Franklin I>akes, N.J. • Histoiy Should any Giladuatf Brothhrs know of any Mike Tornichia ® Franklin Lakes, N.J. • Undeclared You c AN RF.Ac H Andy Braham '98 AT 610-758 0979. FRHSHMF.N WITH PhI GaMMA DfM A POrFNTIAL, PI.FASF (ON!A( I OUR C'HAP'I FR PrFSIDFN I . Kcvm Wehler ® Hershey, Pa. ® Business Page 2 March 1997 \r\nattendance. To the undergradu ates he notes,"Congrats on CPA. Stay on top." hoping to catch up with John Hollingsworth '55 w^hile on Chi Fijis took place in Avalon, N.J., last September. Enjo>dng business in Wisconsin. Don's son, golf, tennis, the beach and Fiji hospitality^ were Wayne, Bill Andrew^ has pledged Theta Tau Retired from Raychem Corp. after 30 years ofser\ace, J. Allen Harper'54(430 Hacienda Way, chapter ofPhi Gam at Tennessee Tech University. Los Altos, CA 94022)is now pursuing his consulting business, William Marsh Jr.'55(2315 Turk Rd., Doylestown,PA 18901),\dce president of manufacturing at Penninox, reflects: "Fraternit}^—a home away from home,a place that was secure, where I could live with my peers and enjoy our relation Allen Harper & Associates, full time. You can drop him a line via e-mail at allen@sure.net. Allen attended a Phi Gamma Delta reception in San Francisco last November and met the interim executive director, Ben Robinson. ships while working,learning, playing and maturing. Fond Donald H.Dimmick '55, memories! Lehigh would have been lacking for me without the president and TEC chair of Don Dimmick & Associates(324 Phi Gam house." Heathermoor Dr., Ste. 100, Knoxville, TN 37922),can be reached electronically at Wayne D.Parker'56(345 ddimmick@usit.net. He talks to Croton Rd., Strafford, Wayne, PA 19087)reports that the 15th Keith Rust'57 regularly and was consecutive mini-reunion of Beta Gold and Silver Owl Awards Luce '56, Dave W^ton '56, Pete Crawford '56, Walt Pijawka '58 and their spouses. Wayne,an insurance broker and \dce president at Powers Craft Parker & Beard Inc., informs us that the fall gathering is always held around the second weekend in September. "If you are in the area, let us know." We heard from David M. Walton '56(135 Nandina Cir., Ponte Vedra Beach,FL 32082) in February^ He and his wife were planning to host a Fiji gettogether in March at their home at Sawgrass Country Club. Maiy and Pete Crawford '56, Anne and Wayne Parker '56, and Ann and Walt Pijawka '58 were to attend. Shirley and Bill Luce '56, the fifth couple in their semi annual reunion group, were traveling in Scotland. TO BE MADE AT PiG DiNNER Those eligible for their 50-year pins(Golden Owl): Ralph Chubb '49''^ ^ Dean B. EUison?'4% ^ Gordon J. Gebha^'5;6 V Harry Goodman 7^x4^/ ^ David A. Hornin^^SO;^j Archie L. Lerch '49 CA 92677), chairman and CEO Robert F. Mancill II '49 ^^Ja^ C. Mellinger'49 p. Nimmo '50 ' ;{©eH«4 M.Smith '48 H.Stires '50 Tiiang life in Stockholm and ha\ing the opportunity^ to trav^el in Europe. "Bucky" is looking forward to returning to Lehigh for his 40-year reunion. His son and daughter reside in New York City. When he wrote in October, George C. Rach '60(511 Emerald Bay, Laguna Beach, C.A 92651) was in the final stages of rebuilding his home that burned down several years ago and w^as looking forward to becoming a grandfather. A financial consult ant, George is a first \Tce president at Smith Bamey. Orthopedic surgeon John F. Bums'63(Poly Clinic, 1145 Broadw^ay, Seattie, WA 98122)is hoping to \isit Lehigh in the next few^ years. Charles M. Wistar'64(1810A York Rd.,#326, Luthenille, MD 21093)is retired and planning to spend the next couple of years cruising in his trawder. In November, he wrote that Pat and Dwight Miller'64 were to join him over Thanksgi\ing for a w^eek ofcruising through the Florida Keys. Chuck was planning to \isit the Bahamas in the spring. He reports that Bill Oskin '64 welcomed a child. Walker,in July. You can contact J. Douglas Breen '68(23 Pheasant Hill Rd., Princeton, NJ 08540)\ia e-mail at jdbixxi@aol.com. James W. Carroll Jr.'70(P.O. Box SB31,Somerset Brg., SB BX,Bermuda) has joined a small merchant banking/venture capital group, Cameron Capital, as one offour principals. "Enjoying life in Bermuda," he tells us,"even our brutal 50-degree winters and five-minute traffic jams." Brothers on the Internet will find him at jcarroll@ibl.bm. A colonel in the Army,Sumner H.Waters Jr.'72(US DEL MC PSC 80, Box 133, APO AE 09724)is enjoying the last year of his three-year assignment to Headquarters NATO in Brussels, Belgium. He w^ould enjoy seeing any brothers \asiting the city. "It's been great to work with our allies and a wide range of political-military^ issues, especially the planned enlargement of NATO," he wfttes. This summer, "C'hip" will take command of the 937th Engineer Group at Fort Rilev in Kansas. Continued Thank You! Wc didn't want to miss thanking Geoffirey D. Brown '76, whose check was in the mail when we published our 1995-96 honor roll of eontributors this past summer Page 3 \r\nM.ore Qrahuate 'l^eWs When we heard from him in December,Joseph C. Gonzales'73 (10203 S.W. 77 Ct., Miami, FL 33156) reported he was recuperating well after recent cardiac surgery^ He would enjoy a call from anyone visiting his area and wonders if there are any plans for a 25-year Paul is the owner of Conserv^ation Design Group and receives electronic mail at plumia@epix.net. reunion in 1998 for the Class of 1973. (300 E. 54th St., #15F, New York, NY 10022) is also a businessman. William M. Miller'73(2204 Asbury Ave., Evanston, IL 60201), an associate professor at Northwestern University, has been at the school since receiving his Ph.D. in chemical engineering in 1987. His He owns Tinder Box NYC,two cigar stores, and a company that makes the La Dalmata cigar. "All Phi Gams should come to the store for a free cigar," he offers. The flagship store is located at 500 Lexington Avenue in the Big Apple. While working as an attorney with Phillips Nizer, Craig Weiner'88 electronic address: wmmiller@nwu.edu. Bill has been married to Anita for 22 years. He is happy to see so many rugby players in the house and believes he may have been the first such player at Beta Chi. "Greetings to all ofthe Class of 1973." "Great to see the Hut supporting rugby and hockey(two of my favorite sports) and 1 am very impressed by the Hut's academic performance!" writes Peter M. White'73(9 Merryhill Ln., Pittsford, NY 14534). He is a tax lawyer with Eastman Kodal^ and continues to play and coach hockey. With his wife of 14 years, he has three children. Peter saw Bill Dethlofif'72 in Houston and keeps in regular contact with Charles Miner HI'74, John Osbome'74(we need an address for John) and Ken Ludlum '75. Michael G. Fisher '90(312 N. Greeley Ave., Chappaqua, NY 10514), the owner and manager of Carmel Printing, hears from Davin Yuknis'90 and would like other brothers to get in touch. You can give him a call at 914-238-4568. In the fall, we heard from David A. Monson '90(1336 Richland Meadows Dr., Ballwin, MO 63021), national marketing manager at Enterprise Rent A Car. He had become engaged to Jennifer Radzinsld and reported that Stacey and Steve Saul'90 were expecting their first child. Christopher J. Nason '90 has a new job and address. He is executive chef at Bistro Savannah and living at 104 Pickett Row,Savannah, GA 31410. In February 1996, he married Rebecca Smith. Structural engineer William D. Bast'79(1921 Richfield Ave., Highland Park, IL 60035) is now associated with Central Building & Preservation. On behalfof his family, he sends thanks to all his Fiji brothers for their tribute to his father, the late Forrie Bast'49, at the 1996 Pig Dinner. Mark E. Huber '91 (150 Glen Cir., Worthington, OH 43085) served as best man when Anthony Orrico '91 married Dcnisc in fiinc 1996. The wedding took place on a boat on the Hudson. Kenneth L. Colangelo Jr.'79(20 Stevens Dr., Dumont, NJ 07628) is working in real estate sales and investment as a broker with Pruden tial. He has three children. "The Kid" had a great time at the World Champion Yankee games with Ray Trevisan '80, Pete Cohen '80, York, NY 10028)is manager ofstrategic analysis at How^mct Coqi., a high-tech aerospace manufacturing company. He still owns Kelly's Korner, a bar at 89th Street and 2nd Avenue. Last fall, Jevan enjoyed a Rick Manning'80 and Ted Haase '80. Michael J. Connor '80, president and CEO of Market News Service, receives e-mail at mconnor@mktnews.com. With his wife. Lee, and two children, Sarah and Sean, Mick has moved to 2 Tower Hill Rd., Morris Plains, NJ 07950. He had a fantastic time with the brothers at the last Pig Dinner and is looking forward to attending this year's event. In a new job, Jevan F. Anderson '92(1061 Madison Ave., #4A, New- visit from Jerel Phalines '92, Mark Strauch '92 and Bob Hamilton '92. He reports that Jerel is living in Philly and working for his father in New Jersey, Mark is pursuing an MBA at Kellogg, and Bob is residing in Cape Cod with his wife, Melissa. When Sean Leary'93(1416 Primrose Ln., #4, Bethlehem, PA 18018) married Jennifer Stadler last July, Ted Durkin '94 and Taylor Limbert'93 were in the wedding party. Nishad Pai '93, Mike Komson '93,Peter Dreyer'93 and Neal Walker'92 were also in Robert A. Sukenik '80 {1050 Scenic Dr., Kjioxville, LN 37919) is attendance. Sean was named head baseball coach at Lehigh Unix crsit\ now president of(Corrugating Roll (Corp. He met with Ray Trevisan '80 in Charlotte, N.C., for a football game. in November and looks fonvard to seeing Phi Gam baseball alumni in the spring. Brothers surfing the Internet can contact Sean at spl3@lehigh.edu. Having changed careers, David M. Dowling'83(807 Overlook Dr., Bethlehem, PA 18017) is now a chemist and polymer research technician with Air Products and (Chemicals Inc. You will find him on the Internet at davechem@aol.com. "Life is good!" notes Gary J. Grauer '83 from his new address at 9438 Avemore (Ct., Dublin, OH 43017. He is national sales manager for Denison Hydraulics Inc. and can be contacted via e-mail at gar\'12hcp@aol. Stanley B. Weiland '94, a marketing representative with Eaton Vance Management(24 Federal St., Boston, MA 02110), receives e-mail at sweiland@eat\'an.com. He lives with classmates Bob Maloney and Nick Diaconis. "If anyone is in Boston, give us a call at 617-566-7814," Stanley writes. He informs us that Tim Bousum '94 has moved to nearby Brookline and John Soininen '96 now lives and works in Boston. He gets together with them ofren and has also seen Bob Hamilton '92. In August 1996, F. Paul Lumia '85(475 W.(Center Hill Rd., Dallas, PA 18612) w elcomed the arrival of a son and liiture Fiji, Malcolm. B.C. F/// IS PUBLISHED FOR THE MEMBERS AND FRIENDS OF THE BeTA ChI ChAPTER OF PhI GaMMA DeLTA AT LeHIGH UNIVERSITY. Address changes, news items, photos and contributions may be sent in the enclosed envelope or mailed to Graduate Records Office, Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity, P.O. Box 20321, Lehigh Valley, PA 18002-0321. Page 4 March 1997