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Title:
1994 Summer Newsletter Alpha Phi (University of Michigan)
Abstract:
Summer 1994 newsletter of the Alpha Phi chapter at the University of Michigan. This newsletter is eight pages in length.
Date/Date Range:
00/00/1994
Subjects:
Newsletter
Chapter:
Alpha Phi
University:
University of Michigan
Era:
1990s
1994 Summer Newsletter Alpha Phi (University of Michigan)
9^WS
Ann Arbon MI
THE FRATERNITY OF PHI GAMMA DELTA
Summer 19941
Alpha Phi Brothers make trip to international headquarters
By Larry Powell '96
On the day of April 28, seven
Alpha Phi brothers made the annual
spring journey to the International
Headquarters ofPhi Ganruna Delta. The
weekend was spent taking in the his
tory and magnificence of the headquar
ters and addressing house issues.
1
President Jon Roberts '95, Trea
surer Aaron Clark 96, Corresponding
Secretary Bob Bloomquist'95, and His
torian Nate Smith '96 represented the
Alpha Phi cabinet with brothers \ince
Manzella '96, Larry Powell '96, and (left to right) Brothers Nate Smith, Vince Manzella, Jon Roberts, Larry Powell, Bob
Dick McWilliams '51 also in atten
dance.
After toiuing the headquarters on
Bloomquist, and Aaron Clark pose outside ofheadquar ters in Lexington, Kentucky.
at 707 Oxford.
and gave insight into improving the ar
The group came up with ideas to
improve graduate relations by reestab
lishing the Alpha Phiji newsletter and
implementing homecoming festivities
for graduate brothers to attend at the
eas of alunuii relations and brother unity
bouse.
Friday morning, the group spent much
of the day with Director of Graduate
Services Ben Robinson. Ben assisted
ft
Ideas to keep the unity and broth
erhood flowing through Fiji year round
were also introduced. With member
ship up near the hundred mark last yea?
the house wants to ensure the ties of
brotherhood are kept as strong as pos
sible between all the brothers.
Fiji Footsteps" campaign to redo house walk
By Colin Sommer '96
In the 1992 year, the long pro
cess of restoring the front walk began
The oldest brothers will be placed
closest to the doorway, with the younger
ones following successively in order
and is almost to its completion. Most
The walk is being designed so that the
of the money raised, which exceeds a
total of over $14,000, was received by
almnni donations and through the ptu"chase of personally inscribed bricks.
addition of bricks for brothers to come
An original mailing was sent out,
and brought in enough money to fully
restore the front walk leading up to new
Rea Addition. Other mailings of sorts
have since been sent out and we are very
close to putting in the final step of res
toration.
The small walk leading up to the
FITI FOOTSTEPS
GRADUATE,10 YEARS OR
MORE-$100
GRADUATE,5 TO 10 YEARS
will be possible, and so that older broth
ers who may have missed out on the
first mailing will also be able to leave
their mark in Phi Gam history.
This walk gives the brothers who
THAN 5 YEAR GRADUATES - $50
made up the house an opportunity to
leave their name on the place that they
loved and helped to create. All things
going as planned, the walk should be
finished by the fall of the 1994 school
GRADUATION TO:
year.
front door of the older section of the
For any individual who was
house is currently broken up and being
removed,and will soon be replaced with
the personalized bricks.
unaware of the front walk restoration,
or had missed the first chance, dona
tions are still being collected.
$75
UNDERGRADS AND LESS
PLEASE SEND YOUR DONA
TION ALONG WITH YOUR
NAME AND YEAR OF
FIJI FOOTSTEPS
707 OXFORD AVE,
ANN ARBOR,MI,48104
ANY QUESTIONS,
CALL COLIN SOMMER,
(313)761-5950
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Pig dinner festivities unite Alpha Phis and inspire brothers
By Vince ManzeUa '96
the pig's rear while Buck Dawson '43
The chapter was very grateful that these
kissed the snouL The dinner, catered
brothers were able to attend and receive
On March 19, 1994, the undCTgraduate and graduate brothers gathered
for the annual Pig Dinner Brother Rob
ert Erf '53 did an excellent job as the
by Romanoff's of Ann Arbor, was to
everyone's liking as was the cleanliness
of the chapter house.
After dinner. Brother Colin
their owls in person.
Historian Nathan Smith '96 pre
sented the bulk of the undergraduate
MC for the night and also in leading
Sommer '96 spoke about the progress
of the FUI Footsteps Campaign (more
details on pg. 1). This was followed by
for most outstanding pledge went to
the presentation of the chapter awards.
Brother Calhoun presented Buck
As the youngest Phi Gam,Carlos Dawson and Robert"Nipper" Norwick
Portugal '97 had the honor of kissing '43 with their Golden Owl lapel pins.
Scholarship Award was presented to
Dwight Frey '96. Bob Kraska '94
earned the Senior Efficiency Scroll.
the "Exiles' Toast." Brother Leo
Calhoun '50 led the invocation, after
which the Winter '94 pledge class
brought in the pig.
awards. Ed Jakubs '95 was awarded
the Harmon Sl Clair Outstanding Jun
ior Award. The Thomas E.Hale Award
Vince Manzella '96. The Freshman
Mowitt S. Drew HI '96 garnered the
Herbert Smith Improvement Award.
The Christopher Lanun Award was pre
sented to Vince Manzella. Bradley
Trivax '95 earned the Francis L.D.
Buck Dawson kisses the snout while Carlos Portugal gets the other
end ofthe night's main course.
1994 U of M FOOTBALL SC
Boston College
o
awarded Jeremy Kloubec '94 with the
E. Richard Hurst Scholarship and Ed
Jakubs with a Phi Gamma Delta Edu
cational Foundation Scholarship.
After the awards, chapter
Colorado
Iowa
responding secretary Bob Bloomquist's
speech on graduate relations. Dick
Penn State
Illinois
1112
Paul Simoniello'94 with theAl "Wild
cat" Wall Award. Section Chief
president Jon Roberts gave his report
(see pg. 3), which was followed by cor
Michigan State
10/29
ULE*
Goodrich Senior Activity Award. The
Benjamin J. Hahn IM Athlete of the
Year was Bob Bloomquist '95. Sal
Saraceni'96 was the Purple Garter Race
Winner. Matt Murphy '95 garnered the
"Bull" Zerman Rushing Award.
Brother Geoige Qua'52 presented cur
rent president Jon Roberts '95 with the
Reynolds Rich Smith Award,and Mark
Persitz '77 presented former president
McWilliams'51 spoke about life at"the
last bastion of masculinity in Ann Ar
bor," our beloved chapter house. He
then proceeded to introduce our keynote
Wisconsin
speaker, William "Bull" Zerman '49.
Purdue
We were truly honored to have this Phi
Gam legend return to his chapter and
tnnesoza
Ohio State
speak at Pig Dinner Brother Erf "offi
cially" ended things by leading in the
singing of the Doxology.
*Home Games are those
in hold italic type
All the brothers would like to
thank those who came back to 707 and
made the night special and hard to top
next year.
\r\nIME SUj!P^
9^WS
President's
Fiji's give back to the community
By Nate Smith '96
Message
By Jon Roberts '95
The Alpha Phijis had a very
strong philanthropic year. Nathan
Smith'96 returned in the fall as the phi
lanthropy chairman and began work on
the seventeenth annual pumpkin sale.
The benefit was to help raise money for
Good old 707 has gone through
many changes in the past year These
changes have come about in a time the National Institute for Bum Medi
when change isn't the easiest thing to cine. Five tons of pumpkins were
bought and delivered in mid October
accomplish.
through
the aid of the Manzella Market
For the past two years, the cam
(a
business
owned by the family of
pus-wide numbers of men coming
Vince
Manzella
'96).
through rush has been deaeasing, mak
Although
the university and
ing it extremely competitive for all fra
the
women
of
Chi
Omega
(our partners
temities on campus. Despite this fact,
in
the
event)
were
not
as
helpful
or co
we are proud to boast the highest rush
operative
as
we
had
hoped,
the
men
of
numbers on campus,for the sixth con
707
Oxford
pulled
off
the
event
nicely.
secutive rush.
We pledged and initiated 27 very
excited and motivated men, who are
noses in the books,accumulating a 3.14
G.P.A., third highest on campus.
This past spring, we held a very
successful Norris Pig Dinnet We were
annual visit to the Mott's Children
Hospital. Rob and Arlo oiganized this
activity without a glitch, leaving smil
ing faces on the children of the sick
ward.
March came with a Softball
tournament which was sponsored by
many Greeks in Ann Arbor, and of
course the Alpha Phijis were among
them. And although our playing was
not exactly up to pai; the money raised
Arbor shelters.
erhood and continue the long standing
These events not only make us
stand out as a leading fraternity on cam
pus, but encourage brotherhood from
within. Phi Gams didn'tjust have fun,
the men of 707 once again had their
drive to benefit the University Hospi
tal. Also with the University Medical
facilities, in Febmary came the men's
from the entries went to benefit theAnn
Another philanthropy event
came in early December with our eighth
constant reputation as leaders in both
social and philanthropic events.
ried out a wonderful coupon cutting
The Phi Gams raised over seven hun
eager to experience what we call broth
for such a strong group of men is our
first semester. These two did not waste
any time getting started. The fall
pledge class of'93 oiganized and car
dred dollars for the Bum Institute; a new
record.
Phi Gam traditions. One of the reasons
Summer 1994
PAGE 3
In April the men of 707 were
one of six of the remaining thirty two
fratemities on campus to receive an
annual gathering of the children of award distinguishing great philan
Parry Nursery School in Yipsalani. The thropic work throughout the school
year. Rob andArlo received the award
little ones were invited over for cook
from
the University in mid-April. The
ies and milk one Friday morning and
were given small holiday gifts by their men finished out the year with a can
big friends the Phi Games. Although it drive organized by the winter '94
was early in the moming brother par pledge class and raised money for the
ticipation was outstanding.
local Salvation Army station.
Robert Hoffmann '96 and Arlo
We can only hope that next
Corwin both 96'were chosen as the new year is as successful and enjoyable as
Philanthropy co-chairs at the end ofthe this one was.
fortunate enough to have BUI Zerman
'49 fly up from Lexington, Kentucky
to be our guest keynote speaker His
wise words of wisdom inspired both the
undergraduates as well as the graduate
brothers at the dinner.
We have many goals for the
up)Coming year. We wUl once again be
assisted with these by house director
Dick McWilliams, who this summer
is helping the board set up an in-house
computer study room.
As we look to this coming fall,
always remember that you're invited to
return and visit the old house at the top
of the hill!
Brothers Mike Noud, Tony Jabon, Adam Simonds, Ed Jakubs, Paul Simoniello, V ince
Manzella, Nate Smith, Aaron Clark, and Bob Bloomquist were representatives ofthe
pumpkin sale that raised $700for the National Institutefor Burn Medicine.
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BROTHERHOOD !!!
The ol' house on the hill, 707 Ox
ford, is held together by one thingbrotherhood. It's pictures like these that
remind us of our special bond and cap
ture tn^ bond in time.
ther it's Bill Zerman '49 and
Dick McWiHiams '51 telling stories at
Bill's home inAnexington, Kentucky in
the picture to the left or'96 grads Dwight
Erey, Larry Powell/^Vinee Manzella,
Ghrls Gortez,Rob Hoffhaann,and Brian
Martin(front)at Purple Gaiter in the pic
ture below,brotherhood is alv^ys there.
Archives
Wanted
As the new Alpha Phiji News
kicks ofif its return, I would like to ask
the graduate brothers for some assis
tance. If you have any pictures from
your days at 707 Oxford hanging
around your house, we'd also like to
have them hanging around ours. The
dining area has been redone by this
winter's pledge class and is ready to be
a back drop for some Phi Gam archives.
We are in the process of dis
playing our fine history here at Michi
gan, and we would like your old house
photos to be a part of this. Our attempt
is to capture the Alpha Phiji past for our
current brothers and those yet to follow
But before some of this pictures would
CABINETS
be hung on the wall, I would like to
place them in the fall addition ofThe
Alpha Phiji News.
Finally, if you know of a
brother that deserves recognition for his
success, please write to me. Write a
small article telling of his activities af
ter graduation that have brought glory
to himselfand Phi Gamma Delta. I also
hope to place these in the upcoming is
sues. Your input is valuable and wanted.
Thank You,
Larry Powell
Alpha Phiji News Editor
BOARD
CC
President:
Bob Anderson '82
Vice President:
Leo Calhoun Jr.'76
Treasurer
Mark Persitz '77
Secretary:
Joe Gimmarro '81
Alumni Relations:
Leo Galhoun Sr.'50
HOUSE
President:
Jon Roberts '95
Treasurer
Aaron Clark '96
Recording Secretary:
Mitt Drew '96
Corresponding Secretary:
Bob Bloomquist'95
Historian:
Nate Smith '96
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gy/7j// T^'WS
Summer 1994
Graduate News and Updates
Letters for T. Hollister Mabley '31 can be sent to this
January 1995. Bill remembers the IFC Sings at HUl
address: 8028C 53rd Ave. W., Mukilteo, WA 98275.
Auditorium.
During the summer months, William C. Carrier '34
resides at 75 Stratton Forest Way, Simsbuiy, CT 06070.
The rest ofthe year, you can reach him at 6976 Edgewater
In February, Thomas G. Kuzma '47(4019 S.E. 20th PL,
#701,Cape Coral,FL 33904)spent an afternoon with Buck
Cir., Fort Myers, FL 33919.
Eighty-two-year old John C. George '34 (1219 Barham
Dr., #32, San Marcos, CA92069)was the third generation
of his family to graduate from the University of Michigan.
To date, his family has accumulated 44 degrees during its
122-year tradition at the University.
Dawson '43 at his cottage in Elverglade City. Tom's son,
Tom Jr.'71, is also a Michigan Fiji.
"I would like to hear from any of the brothers down this
way," writes William E. M. MoDaid '47(65611 E. Desert
Side Dr., Tucson, AZ 85737) who moved to Tucson two
years ago.
William O.Schoedinger'47(450 N.DrexelAve.,Columbus,
Lawrence G. Clayton '35 (2150 Indiana Creek Blvd.,
OH 43209)has purchased a condo at Bonita Springs, Fla'
#216B, Vero Beach, FL 32966) is,active in church affairs
and would enjoy getting a call from any brother who is in
and civic associations.
The address for Richard H.Erlewine'36 is 2511 Orchard
Rd., Marion, IN 46952.
Burton L. Coffey'38(P.O. Box 226, Rockport, ME 04856)
and his wife, Nancy, have two children and three
grandchildren. Burt notes, "I cherish the memories of my
college days and living at the house at 707."
George D.Seymour'39(7136 Partridge Dr., Flushing, MI
48433)enjoys woodworking during the winterand gardening
in the summer.Year-round, he is busy dog-sitting the pets
of his five children and 12 grandchildren.
Mail for Marcus W.Stoddard '39 can be sent to 707 CaUe
Los Olivos, San Clemente, CA 92673.
Keith A. Yoder '40(17260-4 Eagle Trace, Fort Myers, FL
33908) works five days a week as a life-insurance agent
with New England Life and has been on the Million Dollar
the area during the winter months. "Ollie's" phone in
Florida: 813-992-6144.
Nancy and Howard R.DeMallie'48(279 Van VoorhisAve
Rochester, NY 14617) have two sons, Doug and Don '78*
and three grandchildren. Howard spends a good deal of
time traveling, fishing for bass at his vacation home in
Virginia and trying to improve his golf game. In the winter
months, he prepares taxes for elderly clients One
Howard's fondest memories of Phi Gamma Delta is^tl?
compulsory singing of fraternity songs at the lone dinnc>^
table. His favorite tune: "707 is the place for me, mv e h
dam home, my Fraternity."
The president of Hartford Technology Ltd
' ^ gosn
Geo
Shaffer '48 (6827 Cedarbrook Dr., Bloomfield Hi^f^
48301) is acUve in the family business with his so
'76. "Skinhead" and his wife, Janet, will be ma
years in October. They ski, backpack and enio^. n ^
Round Table for 18 consecutive years."The whole fraternity
their Beechcraft A36.
life helped me in real life getting along with other people and
reaUy made me the insurance man that 1 became."
Carleton C.Patterson Jr.'49(971 Stratford Ln Ri
HUls, MI 48304)divides his time between his pia
Beach, Fla., and his two Michigan homes in
Our congratulations to Margaret and William J. Hastie
'41(28202Orange Grove Ave., Menifee,CA92584)who will
celebrate their 50th wedding anniversaiy in November.
Travel enthusiasts, they haveJourneyed through the U.S.,
Europe, Africa and Canada.
After his retirement, Charles M. Dotterrer '44(754 Deer
Path Trl., Suttons Bay, MI 49682)relocated to Suttons Bay
where he has enjoyed a new and challenging hobby —
cruising on the Upp>er Great Lakes.
"Don't all 70-year-olds down-hill ski and run marathons?"
asks Arthur E. Manci'45(1770 E. 26th Ave., Eugene,OR
97403) who participates in a marathon each year. He also
travels and is busy with civic involvement and as an
environmental activist. A favorite memory for Art is ofPat
Patterson '49 helping Leo Calhoun '50 in an Easter
Sunday church service.
Wiliian® B. MacGowan '46(1207 N. D St., Lake Worth,
FL 33460) is an organist and choir master with the Union
in
Hills and Cheboygan. In his spare time "p ^
writes, and plays tennis and golf. He is also trvina
how to operate his new computer.
^
warn
Plastic surgeon Richard C.Schultz'49(211sq m a
Dr., Kildeer, IL 60047) led a medical educatio ,
to Lithuania and Estonia last year. He and a't^ "mission
professionals
performed
over
60videotapes
plasticsurgical
of 12
gave
lectures and
left books
and
in each^'^^^°'^®'
When he vwote in Febmaiy, Robert J. Spieo .
Rainbow Dr., #4003, Livingston, TX 7'735i)
forward to traveling through the States and irit^n^ looking
his 37-foot motor home during 1994.
°^^nada in
William S.Zerman '49(3325 Lansdowne Dr
KY 40502) is now the executive director a h
Omicron Delta Kappa NaUonal Leadership Ho ^'^'lor of
for Junior and senior students.
Society
VisiUng family membersand traveling abroad k
Congregational Church. He also snorkels and is planning
F. Emerson '50(18158 Paiwo Ct., San
his third trip to the Great Barrier Reef off Australia in
busy. Eveiy fall, he returns for at least one f " u ^^128)
ootball game
earn,.
Continued
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Summer 1994
— More Graduate News and Updates —
and enjoys seeing Leo Calhoiin 'SO,Potsy Ryan '50 and
other brothers.
Since his retirement as general manager of the Chevron
Corp. two years ago, James O. Kistler '50 (55 Golden
Meadow Ln., Danville, CA 94526) has enjoyed lots of
domestic and foreign travel with his wife, Rita. They have
three children and two granddaughters. Jim visited with
Dick Precious '50 in Palos Verdes, Calif.
Our"roving reporter," Robert K.Erf'53(127 Carriage Dr.,
Glastonbuiy,CT06033),has gleaned much information in
his role as treasurer of the Phi Gamma Delta Educational
Foundation. He sends us these updates: Dick Thompson
'53 is living in Philadelphia and enjojang golf; dentist Bob
Evans'53 and his wife have five children; Joe Middleton
'53 is associated with California Federal Savings and has
moved from Florida to California his wife, Jeanie; Tom
Emerson'50is living in San Diego,Calif.; the San Francisco
Dentist Donald C. Mattison '50 (344 Spring St., Glen
EUyn, IL 60137) took another Ham radio course last fall,
passed three tests, and is now an advanced operator with
Bay Area Fiji Graduate Chapter is in good hands with Mark
Penskar '74 serving as president and Fred Ittner '52 as
a call sign of KF9TI. Don, an active oboist, also serves as
manager of the Wheaton Symphony Orchestra.
Tucson,Ariz.; Qua Buick, with George Qua'52 and Steve
Sports photographer George E.Olsen'50(1201 S.E. 13th
for the fourth year in a row; Tom Shannon '55, of
Ten,Fort Lauderdale,FL33316)returned to Ann Arborlast
Pinehurst, N.C., has retired from a career with IBM; and
Tom Tinker '54, a resident ofHouston,Texas, has retired
October to photograph the reunion of seven decades of
University swimmers and divers. His pictures ofthe event
appeared in USA Diving and Swimming World magazines.
vice president; Joe Heinlein '53 is practicing medicine in
Qua'55 at the helm, received Buick's Best in Class Award
from Shell Oil Co. The Shadow" has seen and heard from
many other brothers as well. He extends his thanks to Bill
Bristor'49 and Herb Beyer '45 for their efforts in raising
memorial scholarship funds.
"I'm working at a pace that 61-year-olds shouldn't," notes
Frederic M. Scherer '54, an economist and professor at
Harvard University. Besides teaching three courses at
Harvard's KennedySchool,he is directing its Ph.D. program
and writing up a storm. He had a book published in April
and is now working on another. "Mike" can be reached at
a new address: 48 Pier 7, Charlestown, MA 02129.
Jay H. Strickler '54 (8702 S. Path, Austin, TX 78759)
serves as president of the University of Michigan Club of
Austin and president of Alliance Francaise d'Austtn.
Thomas M.Leopold'55(383 Hawthorn Ln., Winnetka,IL
60093) hasjoined Continental Bank as a vice president in
private banking.
"The fraternity has provided a life-long association with an
outstanding group of men who serve this country in many
In Fort Lauderdale, George is the official photographer of
The International Swimming Hall of Fame which was
started by Buck Dawson *43.
George W.Anderson '51(310 W.Third St., Northport, MI
49670) is president of the George W.Anderson Insurance
Agency. He and his wife have a new granddaughter,
Rachel.
Charles A. Murray '51 (600 Waddington, Bloomfield
Village, MI 48301), a dentist, is still happily married to
Margy. They have four children and two grandchildren
scattered around the States. Chuck makes frequent trips
to Ann Arbor to attend football games and holler at
basketball officials.
Retired in February as president of USAir Leasing &
Services, Richard L. Spaulding '51 (10826 Hob Nail Ct.,
ways.It provides real meaning to the concept offriendship,"
writes Richard L. Pinkerton '55 (4721 N. Cedar Ave.,
#111, Fresno, CA 93726). "Dad," a professor of marketing
and logistics at the CaUfomia State University at Fresno,
also serves as faculty advisor for the Fiji chapter there.
Casper O. Grathwohl '56 (527 W. Main St., Niles, Ml
49120) has been elected chief circuit judge of Berrien
County for a two-year term. His favorite memory is of
"Wildcat" flying down the driveway at 7:59 A.M. in the
"CatmobUe," taking Bob Wells '55 to his eight o'clock class.
Nicholas J. Radell '56 (1230 Sunset Rd., Winnetka. IL
60093)is vice president ofMercer Management Consulting.
The new address for David M. Smith '56 is 39101 Hood
Canal Dr. N.E., Hansville, WA 98340. He is an
ophthalmologist with Eye Associates Northwest.
Potomac, MD 20854) has remained with the company as a
Bonnie and Walter K. Scherer Jr. '59 (P.O. Box 3236,
consultant.
Stuart. FL34995) are busy running their business, the
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Stuart Glass Co.,and keeping track oftheir two veiy active,
teen-aged daughters.
JohnK.Goodrich'60(196Apple Ln.,Roxbuiy,CT06783)
is C.E.O.ofColonialConsulting Corp.which offersfinancial
and investmentconsulting to large non-profitorganizations.
Todd L. Fay '62 has a new job and address. He is now
registrar at Salem College and has moved to 702 Summit
St., Winston-Salem, NC 27101.
An educator and psychotherapist, Marshall L. Smith'62
(325 Nunda Blvd., Rochester, NY 14610) is an associate
professor in the Social Work Program at the Rochester
Institute of Technology. He also performs on harmonica
and blues harp with the Black Turtle Band. Marshall would
like news of Robert Petrie '61.
John R.Deo'64(11 Minges Ln., Battle Creek, MI 49017),
president ofDeo-MidkiffInsurance, serves on the board of
the Southwest Michigan Rehab Hospital. He keeps in
touch with Tom Cole '63 of Ann Arbor.
Married 22 years, Rodney E. Magner '66 (204 Sudden
Valley, Bellingham, WA 98226)and his wife have two sons
in college. "Mags," a biplane pilot, is in his fourth year as
owner of Magic Air Tours Inc. Bob Spaly '65 and his son
Summer 1994
'68 (2611 Hawthorn Rd., Ann Arbor, MI 48104). Scott, a
professor of psychology at the University of Michigan, has
been appointed to the University's board in control of
Intercollegiate Athletics. He is co-author of two newly
published books and, last year, received the Excellence in
Teaching Award.
Suzanne and James M. Reading '69 (10929 Beechwood
Dr., Indianapolis, IN 46280) have been married 23 years
and have lived in Indianapolis for 13.They are the parents
of five children. Jim, a speech pathologist, is executive
director of the Indianapolis Speech & Hearing Center. He
would like to get in contact with Mark Mrozek '70.
William R. Barr '70 (980 E. Gull Lake Dr., Augusta, Ml
49012) left the corporate world in 1991 to start his own
industrial engineering firm, William Barr Associates Inc.
"We're up and running now,but thankheavensforworking
wives!" William sees Gary McRay'69 and Mike Vasko'70
from time to time.
"I've learned housekeeping is no easy chore!" writes Paul T.
Eichbrecht'72(6605 Glendale Dr., Troy, Ml 48098) who
has been doing his share since his wife broke her foot. In
his business life, "Kraut" is a senior staff development
engineer for the General Motors Corp."We try to keep our
motoring customers safe so they can get home and do
chores, too!"
Ronald E.Schultz'76,vice president ofstrategic planning
and business development at Inacom, has a new address
at 25841 Arcadia, Novi, MI 48374.
When he wrote earlier this year, R. Kevin Thieme '78
(4343 Grand River Dr. N.E., Grand Rapids, MI 49505)
informed us that the 11th Annual Greater Grand Rapids
W,
Fiji Golf Tournament was tentatively scheduled for July
5^
28-31. Brothers from the 1974-78 era can phone Kevin for
more information at 616-451-8596. Kevin, an attorney,
noted that 23 Fijis participated in last year's event.
C.PA. Arthur E. Albin '79, a partner in Plante & Moran,
now lives at 3218 Pine BluffLn., Kalamazoo, Ml 49008.Art
is also a scuba diving teacher and. on weekends, leads
fitrv
divers on tours ofship wrecks in the Straits of Mackinac.
Our congratulations to Lisa and Chris T. Cartwright'79
are among the passengers Mags has taken on scenicflights
on their October wedding. The couple have moved to 1025
over the San Juan Islands. "I'm not sure if I'm working or
playing. It's the most fun I've had since Grass Skirt."
N.E. 33rd Ave., Portland, OR 97232. Chris has a new
A physician in obstetrics and gynecology, Russell N.
DeJong'67(R.R. 1,Box 1011,Belgrade, ME 04917)is with
Maine Dartmouth Family Practice Residency.
Charles W. O'Dell Jr.'67(474 Country Club Dr., Battle
Creek, MI49015),a radiologist with Radiology Consultants
P.C., is also chief of radiology at Oaklawn Hospital and
secretary/treasurer of the medical staff of Battle Creek
Health System. Chuck fondly remembers A1"Wildcat" Wall
singing at parties.
"707 was a home within a big university. We shared the
highs and lows of growing up and enjoyed our times
together.The memories last forever," writes Scott G.Paris
position as executive education coordinator at Lewis &
Clark College. He has visited David Sichel'77 in Vermont
and David Linne '79 in Rochester, N.Y. Kevin Kennett
'78 attended Chris's engagement party last year.
Michael J. Leonard '80 is president and owner of the
Dollar Bill Copying CopyMart and has a new address at
7860 Baker Heights Ct., Dexter, MI 48130. Last year, he
completed his first full season racing Formula Atlantic in
S.C.C.A.
"Though I've spent 10 years out of Michigan, many
friendships established at 707 are still strong." notes
Gordon S. Eriey '82 (48751 Robin Ct., Plymouth, MI
48170) who sees a lot of brothers at tailgate parties during
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football season. "Gordy" Is an account executive with
Aetna Health Plans. He and his wife, Laurel, have two
young daughters.
Christopher L. Williams '82 (31885 Saddletree Dr.,
Westlake Village, CA91361), his wife. Lib,and their three
children have survived fires, floods, earthquakes and the
L.A. riots since they moved from Chicago to California In
Summer 1994
Doiiglas V.Bartman'89(1526Cabrillo St.,San Francisco,
CA94118)graduated from the Hastings College ofLaw In
May 1993 with a lot of help from his wife, Erin. "We're
doing fine In sunny California and urge afi brothers to
visit." After passing the California bar exam, Doug began
practicing civillitigation with the Law OfficesofM.Misuraca.
He sees a lot of Kal Motawi '92.
1992. Last year, they were visited by several brothers who
came out for the Rose Bowl. Chris Is vice president and
manager of Smith Barney Shearson In Oxnard.
Now back In Michigan, Michael F. Cooper '89 (5725
Templar Crossing., West Bloomfield,MI48322)Is working
as a project mechanical engineer at Harley Ellington
Attorney Paul M. Bisaro '83, now vice president and
general counsel at Barr Laboratories, has a new address
at 171 Beverly Rd., Chester, NY 10918.
Pierce Yee. He and his wife, Beth, lived In New York City
the last four years.
On his birthday last October, Robert B.Pierce '83(2627
Manchester, Birmingham, MI 48009) became a father
with the birth of his first chUd, Jackson. Bob Is vice
president of sales at Lalne-Meyers Publishers
Representatives.
An export sales manager with Pacific Paper Trading,
Jeffrey C.Wenrich'89(6410S.W.BucherAve.,Beaverton,
OR 97005)travels to many Asian countries with his work.
He moved back to his home state of Oregon two years ago
and bought his first house. One of "Wenny's" favorite
memories Is of that Monday night in April 1989 when the
University of Michigan won the N.C.A.A. championship
Frederick L. Mueller'84(627 N. Harrison, Campbell,CA
95008),a marketing manger with Net Manage,announces
the arrival of his second chUd, Megan.
over Seton Hall. He quotes Mike Katz '89: "All the
homework,examsand money that wentinto oureducation
was definitely worth it for that one night in Ann Arbor with
Newlyweds Dorian and Kevin B. Holowicki'85 now live
the Phi Gams."
at 7206 HlUslde Dr., West Bloomfield, MI 48243. A vice
A May 1993 graduate of Suffolk University Law School,
president and group supervisor at Young & Rublcam,
Michael S. Drucker '90 became a member of both the
Kevin does business with Bob Pierce'83.Kevin would like
news of two brothers he's lost touch with,Jim Yagle '85
Georgia and Massachusetts bars. He is now associate
counsel of university services for The Collegiate Licensing
and David Corey '85.
Co.and resides at 6210 Pine Heights Dr. N.E.,Atlanta,GA
This past winter.Jay R.JoUiffe '85(32635 Franklin Rd.,
30324.
Franklin, MI 48025) and his wife, Jennifer, were looking
Matthew D. Kauffman '90 and his new wife, Christy,
have moved to 303 S. Blalr, Royal Oak, MI 48067. Matt is
forward to the arrival of their first child In June. An
attorney. Jay was with a private law practice for five years
before Joining Roush Industries Inc. In January.
Jeffrey C. Seilkop '85 (5823 Freeman Rd., Dayton. OH
45459),a senior manufacturing engineer atDeUo Chassis,
In a new prositlon as account executive for the Carlson
Marketing Group.He attended the weddingofJeff Norman
'89 and Laura.
was married In July 1993 to Tara Camcross. From
David A Feller'91(3525 115th Ave. N.E.,#623,Bellevue,
WA 98004)is an investment broker with A.G. Edwards &
undergraduate days, Jeff remembers Installing the tile
Sons.
floor In the laundry room with Larry Wiland '86 and the
rest of the winter 1983 pledge class.
A graduate student, Richard B. Pazol '91 (3256 N.
The new address for Harry R. Walter '85, associate
director ofthe Illinois Union at the University ofIllinois, is
2918 Sierra Dr., Champaign, IL 61821.
December.
After five years with Citibank In Chicago, David F. Cole
Southport,#3,Chicago,IL60657)is in a clinical psychology
doctorate program. He is planning to be married in
After earning an M.B.A. at The Ohio State University in
June 1993, Christian A. Wenzke '91 spent five weeks
'86 (1936 Oakvlew Dr., Ann Arbor, MI 48108) moved to
traveling In Europe.He is now working as a staffconsultant
Michigan with his wife,Julie, and their son, David, to take
the position of C.F.O. at Fame Software, a Citibank
for Arthur Andersen & Co. and lives at 1898 Merganser
subsidiary.
Run Dr., Columbus, OH 43215.
With his newjob as a design engineer at UMA Engineering,
Terry A. Woods Jr. '93 has relocated to 1615 Electric
Attorney David C. Goldberg '87 now resides at 7503
Colonel Lindsay Dr., Falls Church, VA 22043.
Ave., #6. Seal Beach, CA 90740.
When he wrote In April, Christopher A. Lamm '87, a
lieutenant In the Navy,had been designated a patrol plane
commander and was preparing to embarkon a six-month
western-Pacific deplojonent. Mall for"Rambo"can be sent
We regret to inform you of the death of Richard N.
Humphreys '31 (6/93) and Robert A Cole '45(10/23/
93). Phi Gamma Delta mourns their passing and extends
to a new address: 2155 N. Polnell Rd., Oak Harbor, WA
condolences to their families and friends.
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Summer 1994 newsletter of the Alpha Phi chapter at the University of Michigan. This newsletter is eight pages in length.