The B.C. Fiji Beta Chi Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta AT Lehigh University Bethlehem, Pa. October 1997 Five Receive Golden Owl Awards Lehigh-Lafayette Saturday At Pig Dinner'97 November 22 12:30 P.M. Kickoff Beta Chi held our annual reunion at Rathbone Hail on the T ehigh eaniptis on April 26, 1997. About 100 alumni, guests and undergraduates met for cocktails, dinner and a program that was highlighted by the presentation of 50-year Golden Owl Alumni Reception at the Chapter House immediately after the game. Awards to five Fijis. Receiving their awards were Biddle Wltigham '48, Don Stires '50, Dat e Horning '50, Hariy Goodman Jr.'49 and Bud Ridingcr '50. Alumni, Family and Friends are Welcome It was a most enjoyable evening, and one that we hope will be repeated next May 2, 1998. If you were not able to attend, plan on attending the next one; vou will not be disappointed. Please Note: At times, campus police monitor the entrance to Sayre Park and may ask for a hill pass. If you are stopped, respond by saying you are a "Lehigh alumnus returning to my fraternity house for an alumni reception." 'fGolden Owl Awards were presented to, from left, Bud Ridinger '50, Biddle Whigham '48, Don Stires '50, Dave Horning '50 and Harry Goodman Jr. '49. Biddle Whigham '48 does the honors at the annual Pig Dinner. Beta Chi Produces Leaders, Contributors B\' Andrew Braham '98, Chapter President, and tA Brad Mauro '98, Historian Greetings from the strong mm finest men at U'liigh. The spring concluded on set eral positive notes, the first being our semester eoneluded with the annual Luigi Fiji, which raised nearh' $ 1,000 for the Children's Home of Faston. Strolling mti.sicians and die smells of Italy filled the house in what has fast become a Fiji fawrite. The Class of 1980 met again at the Pig Dinner this past April initiation of 16 of some of the hold! The spring of'97 Fast semester also saw the famous Fiji Island partv, which was its usual huge success. This summer .several brothen; attended die 25th Fiji Leadei-ship Aeademi' on the campus of Miami Uni\ ersit\' of Ohio. The academv focused on Continued, Page 2 \r\nRivalry Run Helps Combat Cancer In Just Six Months ... By Keith Wallace '99, Recording Secretar\'/Rivalr\^ Run Chair Pig Dinner 1998 The Lehigh-Lafayette game will be upon us in no time. With Saturday, May 2, 1998 ~ Rathbone Hall it comes the annual Rivalr\' Run to combat cancer. The Beta 25-year and 50-year members will be Chi chapter, in cooperation with the Fiji chapter from Lafayette and the American Cancer Societ\% will run the game ball from the Lafayette chapter to the Hut. The ball will be presented during halftime on behalf of the Phi Gams. honored with Gold and Silver Owl Awards. Wives and friends are welcome. Times have become difficult for fraternities on the hill of late. With events like this one, we hope to prove our status as the best. But most importantly the brotherhood is concerned with Summer Improvements at Beta Cm coming together as a group and doing something for a good cause. As always, alumni support is pivotal to the success we have. Various fund-raisers will be taking place during the next few months, but we hope that as in the past, our alumni will respond generously. If you have any questions, please call chapter President Andy Braham '98 at 610-758-0979, or me, Beta Cm Produces Leaders, Contributors (Continued from previous page) and skills. The Beta Chi team brought home a better under standing of leadership styles and the strategic initiative issues of the fi-atemiiy. The team received the John Tempelton McC>art\^ Chapter Award for chapter Our fall rush program is scheduled to start on October 31, and we anticipate a fine pool from which to recruit. The idea of"replacing yourself" has been a rush mindset adopted during the past years to help personalize assure that the Beta C]hi chapter remains among elite fraternities rated doors significantly improve on the Lehigh campus. the safet)' of the house; they are The trustees, at a recent extremely durable as well. The meeting, approved a plan to walls of both hallways were begin refurbishing the first upgraded with another layer of floor of the chapter house. This diy^vall. In addition, the carpet was last done in 1976 and is and ceiling lights were replaced. sorely needed to keep our house A freezer and two refrigerators competitive. were replaced in the kitchen. We're Rushing to Improve By Perr\' Blatt '98, Corresponding Secretaiy' rush and make it a mission for proficiency. The award is given annually to the chapter exem plifying the best administrative every brother. We are accepting tax- qualities. The Third Annual Lehigh- Rivalr}^ Run. If you are willing to help, you can make checks Lafayette Rivalry Run against payable to American Cancer cancer will be held again this fall. The brothers take pride in serx'ing the local communities bv contributing to the Ameri Society^ c/o Phi Gamma Delta. We hope to see you this fall. If you have any questions or comments on issues facing Fiji, please do not hesitate to can (>ancer Societ^^ Brothers These improvements, done at a cost of approximately $35,000, are part of our ongoing commitment to frames and hardware. These fire- Keith Wallace, at 758-0982. leadership development in threespecific areas: values, knowledge This past summer the Beta Chi Trustees, working with Lehigh's Residential Ser\'ices, completed the replacement of the secondand third-floor study rcxim dcxirs, deductible donations for the from both Lxhigh and Lafayette call me at 610-758-0979, or will run the game ball from the Lafayette chapter house to the send e-mail to Last year's rush once again proved to be a success at the Hut. Our initiation of 16 fine men has kept the future of Phi Gamma Delta bright and brimming with enthusiasm. Although our rush program was successful last year, we know that we must continue to work extremely hard to ensure that we maintain our position as one of the strongest fraternities at Lehigh If an\ graduate brother has any advice or input regarding rush, please contact our Chapter President Andrew Braham '98. Remem ber, Fiji is not for college days alone. Scholarship Report Fijis slide, but intend to improve i n pgd@le high.edu. Hut the day prior to the game. 1993 B.C. Fiji 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. l>.igc 2 fall Spring hall Beta( hi 2.67 2.90 2.77 2.92 2.84 2.88 All 1 ralcrnilv 2 77 2 71 2 79 2 7S 2 72 2 72 Spring 1997 1996 1995 1994 Sprini: hall Spnns; hall Sf)rint> 2.84 2.75 2.66 2 77 2 69 2 71 j All Men 2 76 2 71 2 79 2T^ 2 76 2 77 2 81 2 76 2 46 2 41 2 49 2 2^1 2 46 2 47 2 SI 2 46 1 1 1 1 X 2 8 11 I'robdiiiin 1 .c-\d 1 Hfl.i( 111 Rank Aiimiii.' 1 raliTiiilU". j 10 October 1997 \r\nBeta Chi Graduate New^ Charles E. Ahl Jr.'40(1003 River Oaks Dr., Pittsburgh, PA 15215)saw Bud McAfee '42, John Tifft'41 and Ralph Moss'42 in New Smyrna Beach, Fla., last Februar}' and had dinner on Hutchinson Island with Don Martin '41 and his wife in March. "Chuck" reports that his grandson, Shep Werth '95, is living in Hellertown, Pa., and working for Murray Motors. Letters for Daniel B. McAfee at 12955 Pond Apple Dr., #E, Naples, FL 34119. "My best to all and keep up your excellent work," writes George C. Rach '60(511 Emerald Bay, Laguna Beach, CA 92651). "Your efforts are appreciated by all." He became a grandfather in Februar}'. Richard K. Greevy '68 (645 Ridgeview Rd., Runnymede, Hockessin, DE 19707) retired '42 can be mailed to this from DuPont and is now- address: 3 Narrows Ct., Salem, working with Andersen Consultants following a DuPont/Andersen sourcing partnership as of June 1, 1997. Richard reports that his SC 29676. Golf, duplicate bridge and boating keep Ann and John D. Cullen '48 busy these days. They spend seven months of the year at 603 Old Mill Pond Rd., Palm Harbor, FL 34683,and tlie rest in family is doing well. His wife, Sally, is teaching preschool, his daughter is entering high school and his son begins at Penn State this fall. Pennsylvania. John notes that his brother, Robert '42, lives nearby in tlie Keystone State. Douglas W. Paige II '71 (26 Steeple Chase Rd., Robbinsville, NJ 08691) was Active in Lehigh alumni activities, Biddle A. Whigham '48(1590 New Holland Pike, Lancaster, PA 17601) serx es as sorr)^ to miss Pig Dinner. "Sounds like things at the Hut are going well." Communications in Washing ton, D.C., and has moved to 394 Patowmack Ct., Great Falls, VA 22066. He has seen Geoff Brown '76 and keeps in touch with Jim Folkes '76. Each summer, John and his band featuring Mike Connor '80 as Paul McCartney. Other brothers present included Tom Connor '76, Tom Sweeney '78, David Beard '80, Scott Peck '80, Rick Manning'80 and Steve Mock '78. family spend a week at the North Carolina beaches with Roger Glasbrenner '77 and Previously vice president ot audit for Seagram Co. Ltd., family. William A. Sutman '83 William D. Bast'79(1921 (2512 Peach wood PL, Westlake Village, CA 91361) Richfield Ave., Highland Park, IL 60035) has been elected has been transferred to the Golden State to ser\'e as vice secretar}' of the Structural Engineers Association of Illinois. He is enjoying life president and controller lor with his wife and two young children, Willie and Karly. Universal Studios Inc., which is 80-percent owned by Seagram. You can reach William on the Internet at "Bull" w^ould like to hear wasl961@aol. He and Jennifer from brothers passing through Chicago. their third child in July ot this "Gammers visiting the year. William attended the bris for Spencer, the son of Andy Hamptons must come hear me preach in our new- church building," notes Richard H. Earl '79(6 Wakefield Rd., Hampton Bays, NY 11946), pastor of Hampton Bays Assembly of God. He enjoyed his annual trip to Grace Hall and seeing Lehigh crush w ere expecting the arrival ot Rod '83. Raymond L. Mattel '86 has a new job and address. He is general manager of Cit\^ Kanko International Inc. and resides at 1121A 10th Ave., Honolulu, HI 96816. His electronic address is ravlouis@hotmail.com. Also a musician, Raymond sings, both class agent and class William J. Mosconi '73 Drexel w ith Pete Cohen '80 president. He is frequently on campus, organizing the 50-year reunion for 1998. Biddle and his wife. Patsy, spend the winter months in (100 Riverside Dr.,#14C, New- and Ken Colangelo '79. York, NY 10024) has two sons, Julian, w ho is 1, and William 111, who is 4. sent to goodground@aol.com. Florida. Michael A. Kelly '75 (3055 Ken Alley '80(7075 S. Niagara Ct., Englewood, CO 80112), now president of Donald H. Stires '50(280 W. Summit St., Somer\alle, NJ land, R1 02864), general Automotive Titling Corp., Donald C. Culhane '88(22 counsel at Cumberland Farms, sends his best to the brothers. Gilbert Hill Rd., Rcnvayton, 08876) is a consulting engineer. has been appointed by the governor of Rhode Island to "Tm still skiing the steep and deep; three kids is great (four would be crazy), and Springsteen is still The Boss." Brinks, receives e-mail at cu1 haned@brc)arcor.attmai1.com. Donal. Don attended the Diamond Hill Rd., Cumber serve as chairman of the E-mail for "Cheez" can be writes songs, and plays guitar and drums. He enjoys spend ing time with his wife, Carla, and two children, Hannah and Matthias. CT 06853), manager of international analysis at Occupation.^ "Retired, what Judicial Nominating Commis else.^" writes James M. Hazelwood '51 (11255 Sea- sion. The (A)mmission nominates all judges in the Attorney Raymond P. glade Dr., Pensacola, FL 32507). Rliode Island state courts. Trevisan '80(11 Burnett Dr., Chester, NJ 07930) is a '88 last fall and is looking Donald B. Morrison '51 (7 John H. Long '76, w ho has partner in the law firm of forw ard to the wedding of Jini left the field of investment Buonocore & Trevisan. He Stone '88 this September. banking, is now executive vice attended a concert of"The president at One Point Eggmen," a Beatles cover Ashley ('t.. Rocky River, OH 441 16) spent October through April in his new home B.( ^Fiji He has a 1-year-old child, w edding of Scott MacMillan Continued \r\n1996-97 Honor Roll of Contributors — As we begin a new operating year for our annual contribution program, we want to thank the graduate brothers listed below who supported us during 1996-97. Your support enables us to maintain our graduate programs, including the publication of our newsletter. Robert Davies James M. Hazelwood '5 I Charles M. Wistar '64 Robert T. Haase '80 Kenneth D. Daley '3 I John E. Angle Jr. '32 Donald B. Morrison '51 Peter B. Beck '65 A. William Reid Jr. '5 I Charles M. White Jr. '51 John U. Wisotzkeyjr. '51 Joseph V. Walton '65 George D. Hawes '66 Donald C. Watson Jr. '67 J. Douglas Breen '68 Richard B. Manning '80 Anthony S. Pignataro '80 Garrett L. Grier '34 David W. Hoppock '36 James P. Mayshark '36 E. Robert Riterjr. '37 Charles E. Ahl Jr. '40 William W. Steele Jr. '40 Donald S. Martin '41 William E. Henderson '52 James B. Kingham '53 John R. Kingham '53 J. Allen Harper '54 George B. Lemmon '54 Richard K. Greevy '68 James D. Mirenda '68 Robert A. Sukenik '80 Raymond P. Trevisan '80 Kevin W. Cortright '81 Albert C. Cooke III '82 Andrew D. Eckert '82 Gerald E. Frick '69 Charles A. Reinhart III '82 Peter J. Hondru '71 Douglas W. Paige II '71 Gregg B. Deehan '72 Scott A. Edwards '83 Robert E. Cullen Jr. '42 Robert H. Barton III '55 Daniel B. McAfee '42 Donald H. Dimmick '55 Richard E. Metius '42 John A. Hollingsworth Jr. '55 William L. Dethloff'72 Steven G. Joseph '83 Robert J. Reynolds '83 Ralph F. Moss Jr. '42 John R. Muehlberg '42 Badgley A. Eimes '43 William Marsh Jr.'55 Paul D. McGovern '72 Andrew D. Rod '83 William T. Martin '55 Edward Z. Pskowski '72 William A. Sutman '83 John K. Musgrave III '55 Richard M. Roy '55 Stephen C. Rice '72 David J. DeStefano '84 Albert Ferrantejr.'84 John R. Hershey III '85 David H. Schaper '43 Frank J. Dunigan '44 Sumner H. Waters Jr. '72 Mark L. Gardner '83 H. Carter Strauch '55 Alfred D. Beeken IV '73 David F. Gearhart '44 Wayne D. Parker '56 Joseph C. Gonzales '73 F. Paul Lumia '85 William C. Hittinger '44 Carl Eisen Jr. '45 David M. Walton '56 William M. Miller '73 Charles S. Strauch '57 Alan H. Edwards '47 Branch D. Elam '58 William J. Mosconi '73 Michael A. Kelly '75 Raymond L. Mattel '86 Gregory K. Swerdlow '86 Stuart R. Mclntyre '47 William Whigham III '47 John D. Cullen '48 Brian P. Hogan '58 Brian M. Sullivan '75 Charles F. Kindt III '59 Eric R. A. Demaree '76 Michael G. Fisher '90 Max W. Rush '59 David A. Monson '90 Richard M. Smith '48 J. Andrew Corcoran '60 H. Gordon Smyth '48 Biddle A. Whigham '48 Harry Goodman Jr. '49 W. Scott Johns III '49 Peter C. Martin '60 Richard C. Merrell '87 Craig Weiner '88 George C. Rach '60 James P. Folkes '76 John H. Long '76 Thomas J. Porsch '76 Frank J. Diana '77 Jay A. Anglada '61 Stephen J. Mock Jr. '78 Charles P. Wentz '61 William D. Bast '79 Jevan F. Anderson '92 Timothy S. Hussey '92 Bryan D. O'Connell '92 Jerel D. Phalines '92 Kenneth L. Colangelo Jr. '79 Robert S. Cortright '79 Sean Leary '93 Donald H. Stires '50 Douglas A. Baillie '62 J. Peter Braun '62 John F. Burns '63 James A. Ritz '63 Leonard E. Van Duyne '50 Thad R. Murwin '64 Peter S. Cohen '80 Richard M. Allen '51 Robert A. Titlow Jr. '64 Michael J. Connor '80 Guy R. Kachel '49 David T. Cummings '50 Gordon J. Gebhardt '50 Mark E. Huber '91 Michael B. Komson '93 Lawrence P. Folkes '79 William W. Graham '94 Ken Alley '80 Zachary K. Morris '95 John A. Chianese '96 Christopher H. Cruger '96 Please note that the list of brothers who contributed to Lehigh's Annual Fund Drive and earmarked their gift to Phi Gamma Delta will be published in our next issue. The information was not received in time from the Development Office to meet our required printing date. Beta Chi Gradaate Newd (Continued from previous page) Our congratulations to Megan When we heard from him in to Boston.(We need an and Bryan D. O'Connell '92 April, Stanley B. Weiland (22541 Middletown Dr., Boca '94, a marketing representa tive at Eaton Vance Manage address for Dan. Can anyone help.') Raton, FT. 33428) on the lairth of their daughter, Flizalaeth, in of the death of ment(24 Federal St., Boston, Michael P. Gerhardt '96, a March. MA 021 10), was planning to mo\e to Cambridge. You can William W. Graham '94 and contact him hv phone at 617-576- 0885 or drop him a graduate student and teaching assistant at Lehigh University, can be reached electronically Eric Poritzky '95 live at 725 I.eavenworth .St., #4, San Fran cisco, CA 94109, "ILant'one is planning a trip to San Francisco, give us a call (415-931 6180)." Page 4 line on the Internet at sweiland(@eaton vance.com. Stanlev reported that Dan Melehan '94 w as relocating We regret to inform you John A. R. Welsh '31 (12/5/96) and Irving F. Buell '52 (7/17/96). at mpg2(@lehigh.edu. He is li\ ing w ith Keith McDonald '96 and Andy Twiggar '94 at their passing and extends condolences to their family 520 W. T hird St., Bethlehem, and other friends. Phi Gamma Delta mourns PA 18015. October 1997