^▼ fV^\Sc.oo\^l Chi Mu Views A PUBLICATION OF THE CHI MU ALUMNI ASSOCIATION MAY 1994 Alumni Association Board Report Chapter President Reports On '93-'94 School Year Jim Sidwell '58 was elected President of the Board of Trustees of the Chi Mu Alumni Association You are aware that this is the first newsletter we have sent out in a at the Fall 1992 Board Meeting. The Board currently consists of Michael P. Horton '64, Leawood, KS ~ Vice President; Edwin Lips '59, St. Louis; David M. Dannov '83, Shawnee Mission, KS -Treasurer; Larry Marshall '58, Columbia; George Clements '61, St. Louis; Bill Orr '64, Columbia; ■ Bob Pohl '64, Kansas City ~ Secretary; and Marvin "Bunky" Wright '58, Columbia. Some of the major items being undertaken by the Board are as follows: ^ 1.) The creation of a Board of Chapter Advisors, headed by Brother Wright, and made up ofthe following graduate brothers from the Columbia vicinity who will serve as support to the chapter officers: Bill Orr, Randy Wright, Chris Bumam, Mark Crawford, Jim Koetting, Larry Marshall, Trent Kelly, John Jennings, Woody and Staff Swearingen and Tom Tunnicliffe. 2.) The hiring of Jan DeHart to serve as house mother beginning with 1993-94 school year. 3.) Approval of the destruction of the white house (Stewart House)on Lee Street. (Continued on page 2) while. With tliis in mind, I would like to update you on some of Chi Mu's latest highlights plus upcom ing events. As I write this, the Fiji's of Mizzou are outstanding on campus as we stand fifth in intramurals, taking first in badminton and volleyball for the seeond year straight. Academically, Chi Mu finished seventh among fraternities ~ rising from 17th ~ and plans to improve once again. One of the most exciting moments of the past year was finishing second overall in the Homecoming activities while placing first in skit with the beauti the date of the dinner this year from the fall to the spring in hope that more alums would be able to attend ~ and our turnout was encourag ing. Upcoming events which will be taking place in '94 include the Eklesia which will be held August 10-14 in Kansas City. All o£fis___^ here at Chi Mu will pitch in and''^ hope to be a part ofthe planning of the 67th Eklesia. The Fiji's at Mizzou are doing well and continue to improve. If you didn't make it to Pig Dinner this spring, I sincerely hope we will see you next fall for a winning MU football season and next spring at Pig Dinner. ful women of Delta Delta Delta. The annual Norris Pig Dinner was held in late March. We changed Jim Anderson '95 Chapter President \r\nPage 2 May 1994 Chi Mu Views Treasurer Reports Brighter Days Senior Spotlight Focuses On Accomplishments Of John Cox This is one of my first official duties as chapter treasurer. Along with the rest of the new exec board, Campus involvement is the key to success in college ~ especially in a fratemity. The current brothers at Chi Mu pride themselves in being actively involved on campus. However, one Fiji in particular stands out. I am excited about our Senior John Cox is a coming terms. Despite past financial difficulties, things around the Fiji house are looking up. Unity is still strong and together we are In were used to describe Cox's fighting our way through days that are tough for Greeks all accomplishments, it would persistence. across the campus. Chi Mu is fighting decreased MU H fM emphasis on rush and much appreciated effort by many seniors to live in the house. From the time Cox ^ enrollment with an increased ^ foot on campus at Mizzou ^HaQHr ^ pledged Phi Gamma ^ leader. Besides holding Delta, he has been a office as recording With the help of our outgoing secretary. Cox was the treasurer. Brother Todd '' Ewing, I expect a smooth representative for the Student Athletic Board transition into my new and also served as the IFC Chief Justice. position. I am happy to report that my job has been made much easier with the help of the newly formed In recognition of his hard work. Cox was inducted into Omicron Delta Kappa National Honor Society where he serves as treasurer. He is also a finance committee. These brothers, member of the Honorary Greek Organization, Order of Omega,for which along with the rest of the chapter, understand the importance of maintaining a strong financial position. Together we are turning things around. he is Public Relations Chairman. Cox will graduate in May from the nation's best journalism school with a GPA of 3.2 and pursue his dream of broadcasting. He also has thoughts of possibly becoming a section chief for Phi Gamma Delta. Asked to name the best thing he got from the fratemity Cox replied, "Phi We are offto a good start. I hope to see you visiting the House! Gamma Delta gave me thefoundation 1 needed to get started. Without the Chapter's support, much ofwhatI have done may not have happened." Jason Wade '95 Chapter Treasurer (Alumni Association Report From Page 1) 4.) Continuation of support for Project '90 and the raising of funds to support the mortgage payoff of the Lee Street property, the addition of a deck off the dining room and the development of the property to the rear of the house including a new parking lot. 5.) Approval of a plan suggested by Dave Dannov to help the chapter collect accounts receivable. 6.) Approval of an incentive plan to encourage seniors to remain in the house during their last year of school. 7.) The approval of the plan to replace and add to the furniture in the chapter house living room, in cooperation with the Mother's Club which raised the major portion ofthe funds for the project through their annual auction. The Board welcomes any suggestions from the brothers for the betterment of the chapter and it's facilities. \r\nV « May 1994 Page 5 Chi Mu Views also contributing personal experi John M. Kinker '67 and his wife, Elsie, have been married 26 years. ences as a Vietnam era marine in Southeast Asia. He is president of Guaranteed William R, Jaques '55 died Warranty Assoc. Homes Inc. and National Home August 22, 1992 in Manchester, MO of cancer. Douglas S. Malcolm '68's new address: 327 Hillside, Richardson, Denver H. Fike '55 lives in TX 75081. Cartuhersville, MO. William C. luen '69 is area retail Dude Bollard Jr. '53 and wife, Diane LTC Ronald "Abie" Ehrle '56 is manager for The Stroh Brewery co-owner of Sound Marketing Assoc. Inc. in St. Louis, MO. Company. C. H."Harry" Hawken '69 lives in Fargo, ND. Jerry L. Diggers '56 writes "How could you all possibly lose Harry tlj® Seventies James W."Jim" Atkinson '53 has C. Caray Jr.? 'Skip' is the broad recently authored The Soldiers Chronology fNew York: Garland cast voice ofthe Atlanta Braves — has beenfor years. You can reach Richard C. Vaughan '71 is chief Publishing), a history of the him through the Atlanta Braves financial officer of Lincoln Na evolution of the American enlisted Baseball Club — on Channel 17 soldier in chronicle form. Begin WTBS, both in Atlanta." tional Corporation. LNC is one of the country's largest stockholder owned insurance companies. ning with the first recorded use of arms and fortifications conunon to Marvin "All American" Haw '59 all soldiers, he traces modem lives in Hagerstown, MD. Stephen C. Fowler '72 is chair American organization through its man of Heartwood Homes. He parentage from Roman, British writes "I need 5 or 10 minutes New Model and any other armies to explain the uniqueness of our Continental Army. He then dates and explains changes affecting Sixties Don "Burjo" Burgess '62 and his about war, battles are referenced only as milestones to show how time and conditions affected development of soldier's uniforms, ranks, insignia, Karen, live in Boulder, CO. wife, Connie live in St. Marys, OH. America's enlisted soldiers through the Persian Gulf War. Not a book notice to be ready to play golfor ski in Colorado." He and his wife, Walter "Ed" Jordan '63 writes "Ifany brothersfrom the 60's are in 'Big Dgive the 'Gyrene'a call. Let's get together." Bradley P. Pemberton '74 is a lawyer with Polsinelly, White et al in Kansas City, MO. Daryl E. Yochum '74 now lives at 2973 Westborough, St. Charles, Milt Harper '65 has a MO 63301. new address: 1004 arms, equipment, transportation, pay, food, medical service and organi Lagrange Court, Colum Richard H. Crawford '77 is an bia, MO 65203. agency manager for State Farm Insurance. David W. Koch '66 is business manager for the Los Angeles Unified zation. The book is written for School District. He anyone with an writes "L-Jack Guffln interest in how, '66 and I have been when and why the boating a lot on his U.S. Army devel 'Quack' ski boat at Lake oped its current Arrowhead and my appearance. In the jim Atkinson '53 'Sheridan'cabin cruis highest form of Fiji ers out ofMarina Del Rey, CA." brotherhood, his son. Rick (Phi Tau '82) collaborated as editor. Carl Ringer '67 lives in Cape Girardeau, MO. Ik tfje €tg()tte6 Mark E. Stone '81 is an editor for ABC News. John "Liwy" Livingston '83 joined Pension Portfolio Advisors as vice president for the southwest U.S. in 1992. He and his wife, Julie, have a daughter, Caroline Constance, in 1992. "To all XM Phi Gams — give me a call when \r\nChi Mu Views Graduate Brothers Receive Special Recognition Project 90's Update Several graduates of Mizzou and Chi Mu Chapter brothers have received special recognition in recent publications. The House Corporation board has voted to implement a portion of phase II of the Project 90's plan immediately. The architect is completing plans for the additiori of a patio deck area to the rear of the main dining room. Construction is to be completed this summer. The Phi Gamma Delta magazine has According to The Missouri Alum nus magazine. Brother F. David f^Fowler '55 has been named Dean of Business and Public Manage ment at George Washington spotlighted two l" members I of our chapter. -Tw S University in Washington, DC. He had formerly been managing partner of KPMG Peat Marwick practices in Washington and northern Virginia. An article in The Transcript, published by the University of attomey^X^ Missouri School of Law has Southwestem Bell Telephone and community organizations in the Washington, DC area. ^ Company in St. Louis, has received the reported that Maurice B. Graham/ '60, who has practiced law valy Fredericktown, MO for 29 years, and is past president ofthe Mis souri Bar, was the recipient of an MU Alumni Association Faculty/ George Washington Honor Medal Alumni Award. This honor was from the Freedoms Foundation at presented to Brother Graham at a dinner at the Reynolds Alumni Center. He has received many awards and honors from organiza tions within his profession and in his home community, including a Valley Forge in recognition of a commemorative poem written by Brother Eickhoff and sent to families in Missouri with Citation of Merit from the Law Project 90's pledges now total $192,000.00. The remainder of Phase II ~ which includes reconfiguring and landscaping the rear parking area ~ will be com pleted when the goal of $250,000.00 in pledges is reached. Thanks go to brothers who have made pledges to date. Mary McCarty Mother's Club Auction Succeeds On Saturday, April 23, the Annual School in 1988, a Special Merit Mother's Club auction was held. assigned Citation from the American Judica to the Persian Gulf. He ture Society in 1989, the Missouri Bar President's Award in 1991 and The parental support was outstand ing and we managed to raise $3450.00 toward things that are the Distinguished Service Award needed in the house. relatives personal ized the from the Fredericktown Chamber of Commerce in 1992. poems for two Fijis Special thanks goes to Michael O'Connor for his humorous job as auctioneer and Steve LaPlant for organizing the auction. who lost their lives in the war. Previous purchases as a result of the Mother's Club Auction include Robert A. Rankin '66 a computer, furniture for the social section and carpet for the entire The magazine also recognized the achievements ofRobert A. Rankin, house. Jr. '66 who resides in MarylandiX Plans for funds from future Moth He was recently elected Senior er's Club Auctions include curtains Vice President, Corporate Rela^^ for the house. tions, of the Marriott Corporation. He has been extremely active in organizations associated with public relations and in charitable We tliank all those who partici pated in the auction and look forward to seeing you next year! Maurice B. Graham '60 \r\nChi Mu Views Not For College Days Alone! Norman Dye Smith '40 lives in Delray Beach, FL. t()e twenties Dr. Courtney "Court" Hamlin Harry B. Boughan '40 has passed '29 writes "I'm now a retired away. physician 85 years ofage. My wife of50 years is in a nursing home. I live in an apartment, do my own cooking, housekeeping, laundry and shopping. I walk about a mile daily. With the help ofa cardiac pacemaker, my health is rather good. I'm considering a retirement home in the nearfuture. I recall having myfanny paddled by an upperclassman because I didn't socialize with women guests Clifford B. Smith '41 writes "I had dated Patricia Ann Fromme for almost three years (1946-49) when she married a Beta in 1949!! I married Patricia Ann Fromme Klein on August 14, 1991." Herbert A. French '43 lives in Conroe, TX. Robert S. Baker '44 has a new on one occasion. It hadn 't dawned Gerard "Jake" Mos Jr. '37 on me that any guest wouldfind Drive, Heber Springs, AR 72543. interesting any thing I would have to say. It was the best lesson the fraternity taught me." t()e tfjxrtiea closed check to my office address. Otherwise my marriage has William A."Wild Bill" Tenkhoff ended!!!" '49 retired in 1986. John M. Wilkie '37 has released t(je fifties his first novel "Jose's Legacy". Charles Wallace Walter '33 died Robert J. Fowks '38 died on following heart surgery. August 8, 1991. David R. Hensley '33 has been retired since February 1, 1981. J. Martin "Stew" Anderson '38 writes "The only problem with retirement is the moment you get Gerard Jacob "Jake" Mos Jr. out ofbed you 're already on the job." '37 and his wife, Neta celebrated 50 years of marriage on January 10, 1992. Brother Mos "Was Edward A. More II '39 was Chi elated to see the name ofCarey Ballew listed in Chi Mu Views! Now I know he is still with us. Carey was my idol and made me a golf 'nut'. Iam still alive thanks to golf— my only exercise —for physical reasons. I am a victim of pass plus two hip |» r My games has gonetoH®^M butI keep trying. address: 304 Swinging Bridge Mu President in 1940 and ran the 440-220 dashes on the MU track team. Brother More retired and is a member of the National Hole-in- One Club as of January 2, 1991. It occurred at the Vines Country Club ' No. 5 — 165 yard par 3. "Been playing golf64 years, myfirst at age 74." trfje forties — . ' m Please acknowl- edge the en- Clinton G. Sweazea '40 lives in Atlanta, OA. Frontis "Sherry" Winford Jr.'50 has traveled extensively in the Americas and many other parts of the world. He has lived in the same house inTuscumbia, AL since 1954. He and his wife, Carolyn (AAA), have two sons, two daugh ters and six grandchildren. Matthew M. Bridge '51 "Remar ried in 1992 after being a widower for 2 1/2 years. My wife's name is Jean. She's an O.R. nurse at St. Anthony's in St. Louis." Dr. Graydon "Dude" Ballard Jr. '53 married Diane England in 1992 and "Now have 12 combined grandchildren. Ofspecial note is that Diane andIshare grandchil dren. Her daughter is married to my son—figure that one out! My first wife, Anna Mae, died of cancer in 1990. Ipractice den tistry in St. Louis and lookforward to my 30 year class reunionfrom W. U. Dental School" John mikie '37 \r\nPage 6 May 1994 Chi Mu Views you're in Dallas. I'm always up for a beer at the Million Dollar Saloon or other suitable watering hole! To Chuck Stern — what is bird-like legs? Going back to school. University ofTampa, FL for MBA in International Busi Paul Leroy Vogel '89 was married to Christina Stanard January 9, 1993. "Yes, this is Mike Stanard's ness." sister." the deal with your womenfriends? Are you geographically undesir Todd W. Holderness '86 is able in Grover, MO?" national accounts manager with Jeffrey L. Davis '89 is a field marketing specialist for TAP Cramer Inc. and his new address is Pharmaceuticals in St. Louis, MO. James F. McMullin '83 has a son, Jackson Charles, bom in 1991. Matthew "Fiji Moc" Mocherman '84 writes to "Ralph Hill '81 — sorry to hear about your ankle injury. With a 12 inch vertical leap you don't have many inches to give." Brother Mocherman was 1050 Washington, Kansas City, MO 64105. Richard "Face Time" Kley '86 married Kristin Iversen(KAT) May 8, 1993. He was promoted to Group Marketing Manager for Procter and Gamble and moved to Fayetteville, AR to be part of the Wal-Mart Customer Team. "If married in 1991 to Jean Urobbe (AAA '86) and their son. Jack, was bom in 1992. James "Animal" Frogge '85 is a physician with the U.S. Navy. James C. Wiley '85 is the owner/ operator of Amghetti's Restaurant in St. Louis, MO. anyone has heardfrom Brother Sean P. 'Woosh'(Walsh), tell him I'm lookingfor him — he owes me money! I thought Isaw him on TV last May at a 'gays in the military' rally. I can't be sure though, he was Muring a wig and pumps." A. Jeff Baker '87 lives in Colum t()e IfTmetxes Jeffrey R. Garret '90 married Charlotte Beck(AXO)from Jefferson City, MO and is "Still practicing on the birthing part." He was recently promoted to Account Executive for US West Communications and serves as the Purple Legionnaire for the Gamma Kappa chapter at the Colorado School of Mines. To "Dave Wagner — Wags, Sabbaro beer. Stein, Kiss this big white thing, fallingfrom the top bunk onto the table! Bring back any memories? Too much is never enough. Give bus, OH. me a call, bro." Todd W. Holderness '86 is national sales manager for Cramer Inc. based out of Kansas City. Matthew Paul Meyer '86 married Tracy Schaefer (KA). "George Palmer, do you think Fitts still has Michael J. Stanard '88 married Paul A. Holmes '89 lives at 1448 Jeffrey Scott Vogel '90 and his wife, Julie, have a new address: 946 Cleta Drive, Ballwin, MO NE Wooded Path #302, North 63021. Jennifer Austin October 17, 1992. Kansas City, MO 64116. Matthew "Doc" Cline '92 is in dental school. The Fraternity of Phi Gamma Delta Chi Mu Chapter Non Profit Org. U.S. Postage 704 South College Avenue Columbia, MO PAID Post Office Box 6906 Permit #338 Columbia, MO 65205 Address Correction Requested Ivi i. i i Sin ■f |- i e fA.\„ Mart,.i r ( F'! • a t a r n i t v Bow Ltr;-; 3. Wiqtoi i 4599 FW o -f \r\nWHO'S DOING WHAT? 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