Tioer-flli DEPAUW lAvdiaot* Published by Lambda Chapter of the Fraternity of Phi Gamma Delta at DePauw University GREENCASTLE, INDIANA UNIVERSITY FALL 1996 NEWSLETTER FOCUSES ON OUR GRADUATES and recording secretary also writes, "The two years I spent as an officer of the fraternity probably gave me lessons in leadership that I have used This issue of Tiger-Fiji is dedicated entirely to the accomplishments, lifestyles, views and comments of our graduate brothers. Among the many Ha!" Find out what happened to that handicap by contacting Bill at 519 cards and letters we received for this issue have been the few to follow. We Robert L. Gibson '42 is an attorney at many times over in the business Kreckman & Anderson. He is a mem greatly enjoyed these notes and hope that you share in the same emotions we experienced in the reading. ber of Rotary, American and Illinois world." When he's not on the golf course. Bob can be reached at 219 State Bar Associations and National Greyhound Pass, Carmel, IN 46032. Academy of Arbitrators. Gib has two grown daughters, Emily and Virginia. This former chapter president and his wife, Norma, can be reached via 2 John E. Gelvin '42 is a retired sales executive for Batesville Casket Lakewood Dr., P.O. Box 245, Paris, retired since 1986 and am still alive!" IL 61944. He is active in the Methodist Church, Richard R. Savage '48 is retired as senior vice president of Home Insur ance Company. He is a member ofCity Midday Drug and Chemical Club, US Golf Association and a golf and tennis club. Travel, computers and spending time with his 10 grandchildren are favorite pastimes. Dick and his wife, Patricia, have three grown children, Laurie, Mark and Story. He writes, "Fiji influenced my lifethroughfriendships madewhile there." Drop him a line at 3 Vultee Dr., Florham Park, NJ 07932. Clint V. Cox '38 is president ofWare Laramie, Cincinnati, OH 45215. J. Robert Coffin '58 is senior vice president of technology at American States Insurance Company. He serves on the boards ofdirectors ofthe YMCA and Circle Center Youth Foundation and is a member ofRotary. Bob and his wife, Kay (Butler), have three grown children, Janis, Jody and David, and he writes, "I have five granddaughters who are the joy ofmy life. " This former chapter corresponding Company who writes, "I have been Shakespeare Club of Norwalk, OH, and Plum Brook Country Club and chairs the board of Independent Com munity Banc Corporation ofNorwalk. Golf, fishing and boating are favorite hobbies. John and his wife, Helen (DePauw/Baldwin-Wallace), have two grown sons, William II and John Jr. He also writes, "Fiji helped me in dealing with customers andpeople in general. " Brothers can correspond with John at 204 Vestavia Dr., Venice, FL 34292. house Market Inc., and writes, "I am still working every day. " He enjoys reading and listening to the Big Band music of the '30s. Clint and his wife, Graduates Remain Our Best Resource Do you remember saying, "You'll Ruth (Goucher KKF), have two grown see me around," or "I'll be back," as children. you carried your last box of college He comments on his fraternity experience, "I made some lifelong friends. Became active after college in Tulsa Alumni Group of Phi Gamma Delta and made many new friends. " Write to Clint via P.O. Box 702280, Tulsa, OK 74170. William H. Sharp '48 is president ofa Chevrolet dealership and the father of two grown daughters, Gail and Cindy. He writes, "I recently had a knee replacement—with assurances thatmy golf handicap will drop five points. treasures from your room at the house? Once out in the world, you found a job, maybe a wife and family. Some how good old Phi Gamma Delta got pushed down on the priority list. Lately, though, you've been think ing about how you'd like to get involved again. But all your brothers have graduated, the chapter has changed, andthere's really no oneyou feel comfortable contacting to find out what's happening. Wait a minute! This is your frater nity and its unique aspect is that it provides membership for life. You en joyed your undergraduate experience; there's no reason why you can't enjoy your graduate experience too. Graduate support provides a foundation for undergraduate devel opment. It can take the form of be coming a chapter advisor, serving as a member of the House Corporation, or something as simple as attending Homecoming. You are a valuable resource to the chapter, and we want to hear how we can get you involved again. Just give us a call at (317) 658-5067, or write to: Phi Gamma Delta, 916 S. College Ave., Greencastle, IN 46135. \r\nPage 2 TIGER-FIJI Fall 1996 More Lambda Chapter Graduate News John M. Tuhey '91 is a program man ager for the Chicago Housing Author ity. He writes, "I am engaged in over $100 million in development. " He is a founder and organizer of Tom Conforti Charity Golf Outing and is an adult leader of Plymouth Fellowship Youth Group. At the time of his note, John was Darren R. Wells '87 is supervisor of profit analysis for Ford Motor Credit. His wife, Carrie (AO), is a teacher. He writes, "My wife, Carrie, and I recently had our first child, Darren, born February 21, 1996. " You can reach him at 19 Erwin Park Rd., Montclair, NJ 07042. Congratulate the happy family at 43785 Galway Dr., Northville, MI 48167. planning to be very active in the Democratic National Convention held Robert R. Whiting '59 is West Coast in Chicago. manager for Illinois Tool Works. He President of IFC while at DePauw, Crawfordsville to Greencastle the morning of the Monon Bell football game during my sojourn at DPU (1954-58). " and his wife, Bobbie, have four grown Tiger-Fiji is pub lished regularly by the men of the Fratemity of Phi he adds, "Fiji taught me to serve children. others. " Paul B. Qua '82 writes, "InNovember This former chapter msh chair writes about his fraternity years, "Hell week was great! Anybody remember Vern Dahlstrom, pledge trainer...fearsome, but great teacher! "Hope to see a few classmates at a 1996, 1 was named new car sales reunion sometime. " managerfor Qua Buick-Suzuki. " His special interests include golfand cooking Chinese food. "Limb" and his wife have two daughters, Megan, 6, and Sarah, 8. Brothers can send him a letter at 2684 Rochester Rd., Shaker Heights, OH 44122. Arrange for that reunion by contacting Bob at 24842 Hon Ave., Laguna Hills, CA 92653. should be sent to Lambda Chapter Robert L. Erickson '58 is a physician letter Program Headquarters, P.O. who writes, "I don't ever remember anyone running a football from Box 1311, Bloomington, IN You can get in touch with him at 2910 N. Mildred Ave. #32, Chicago, IL 60657. Gamma Delta at DePauw University for members and friends. Graduate news items, photos and change of address notices of Phi Gamma Delta, c/o News 47402-1311. The Power of Two Percent Since the founding of the American college fraternity movement in 1776, fraternities have grown to symbolize leadership, independence, scholastic achievement and service to their vari ous campuses and communities. Fraternity men represent a very small percentage, only two percent, of the male population in the United States. However, that two percent is a very powerful group of individuals! Frater nity men have gone on to hold many of the top positions in our nation, from Drop Us • Seventy-six percent of current United States senators and congress men are fratemity men. • Forty percent ef the 47 Supreme Court justices since 1910 have been fraternity men. • One hundred of 158 cabinet mem bers since 1900 have been fraternity men. • All but two United States Presi dents since 1825 have been fraternity men. a Line! Because Tiger-Fiji is an graduateoriented newsletter, future issues will continue to feature news of Lambda Chapter graduates. But we need your help to do it! Take an extra minute now to fill in your former classmates on your life since leaving DePauw University. The interest is two-way; just as you are interested in their busy lives, they are interested in yours. You can make sure you're included by sending your personal news to our Newsletter Program Headquarters the business world to the political It is certainly no surprise that today's college and university students express a keen interest in the Greek arena. system. • Approximately 80 percent of the top executives of Fortune 500 companies are fraternity men. • The majority (71 percent) ofthose The opportunities are endless and the benefits speak for themselves. Each year, thousands of young men enter the working world with the listed in Who's Who in America are competitive advantage of fraternity Let us hear from you, so we ean include you in a future issue of Tiger- fraternity men. experience and graduate contacts. Fiji. address listed above. \r\nFall 1996 Page 3 TIGER-FIJI Are You Coming to Monon Bell? Much ballyhoo is heard from cam puses coast to coast with the annual arrival of the fall term, and DePauw University is certainly not to be an exception in this case. Graduates and collegians alike offer tremendous support to our fraternity, and everyone enjoys the opportunity to gather presented by the Monon Bell game. This year, Monon Bell takes place on November 16 at Wabash, when the DePauw Tigers take on the Little Giants of Wabash. We hope that each of you will make an effort to be on hand, offering your support as our "old gold and black" wave makes its way toward the end zone (repeatedly!). We also hope that you will take advantage of the opportunity pre sented by this annual game. Take a moment to call a brother whom you haven't spoken with in some time...and make plans to meet for this last football game of the season. If you need information or any help getting in touch with a former class mate, please feel free to contact us via the chapter address: 916 S. College Ave., Greencastle, IN 46135. Monon Bell need not be the only time you set aside to get together with brothers. Whenever the Tigers take on a gridiron rival, you can rest assured that excitement is hanging heavily in the air. To help you plan get-togethers Graduate Address Updates John W. Rippetoe '50 Vernon C. Dahlstrom '57 818 Bresslyn Rd. 3437 Equinox Terr. Nashville, TN 37205 Lafayette, IN 47905 (whether in Greencastle or nearer your hometown), we have included the upcoming football schedule. If you are coming to Greencastle, though, be sure to stop by the chapter house and visit with your collegiate brothers! 1996Football SEPT. 14 CHICAGO SEPT. 21 HOPE Sept. 28 at Albion OCT. 5 ANDERSON Oct. 12 at Franklin OCT. 19 HANOVER Oct. 26 at Rose-Hulman NOV. 2 MANCHESTER Nov. 9 at Illinois Benedictine *Nov. 16 at Wabash (Monon Bell) GraduateAssistance Ensures Best Rush Results While much can be said about the Fiji Rushee Recommendation recent advancements made in nearly every facet of fraternity and campus life for Lambda Chapter, there is a Name particular facet about which enough Home Address . Age can never be said. The chapter's rush chairmen have been doing an excellent job locating and pledging the best young men at DePauw University, but there is always room for improvement. The best improvement any of the brothers School Address. School Phone: Home _ Classification _ Major Comments can come up with is more interaction by graduates in the rush process— namely, recommendations. If you know of young men who are or will be attending DePauw—and whom you would be proud to call brothers—please take a moment to get the information to us. With your input, we will be ensured of top rush results for years to come. Your Name and Address Mail to Phi Gamma Delta, 916 S. College Ave., Greencastle, IN 46135. Please do not send to Newsletter Program Headquarters. Thanks! \r\nPage 4 Fall 1996 TIGER-FIJI Help Us Locate Our 'Lost' Lambda Chapter Graduates We want all of our Lambda Chapter graduates to begin receiving Tiger-Fiji, however, we do not have an address for any of the following "lost" graduates. If you know the current address of any of the following graduate brothers, please take a minute to send it to the Newsletter Program Headquarters address listed on page 2. Thanks! Frederick N. Trotter '22 Kenneth R. Locke '61 Mark R. Anderako '81 Gerald A. Mygrant '28 William E. Morrison '61 E. Robert Dolan '81 John D. Julian '30 Richard R. Hadley '62 Peter D. Howe '81 Harry E. McGoon '31 Philip J. Knapp '63 Robert S. McFadden '81 Edmund B. Barnes '32 Stephen G. Cook '64 Philip E. McDonald '83 Robert M. Frash '35 David K. Walters '67 Andrew V. Smith '83 Warren T. Davies '37 Stuart A. Ober '68 Duke M. Writer '83 John B. Honan '37 Larry S. Elliott '69 Joseph B. Carney '84 Foster Gilgis '38 Robert R. Miles '69 Kareem F. Nazir '84 Walter E. Dickey '39 James D. Putnam '69 Gregg D. Anderson '85 William E. Tucker '43 David F. Baggerman '71 Michael D. Dunnels '85 Philip M. Martin '45 Gary F. Cousins '71 Timothy J. Stahl '85 Robert E. Newland '45 Gazexer G. Green '71 Timothy J. Stanish '85 Ronald C. Graham '46 Robert L. Perry '71 James H. Hoeksema '86 Thomas W. Seaton '46 Fred M. Ellis'72 James E. Kemmler '86 James B. Becker '47 Louis J. Mascari '72 Theodore J. Howard '87 Raymond L. Costello '47 Clifford E. Simon '73 John R. Malloy '87 Clarence L. Miller '47 Rex A. Havens '74 Ned S. Sizer '87 Charles R. Hutson '49 Gregory F. Mayfield '75 Dion A. Stewart '87 Richard Henderson '50 Stephen W. Bailey '76 Scott T. Foster '88 Oscar W. Olson '50 Scott S. Hickey '77 Victor D. Lewis '89 James L. Becker '54 Thomas E. Mosure '77 Jason C. Thome '89 Alfred Lukas '54 Steven W. Glassman '78 Todd D. Brandes'90 John P. Tagett '55 Jay P. Chimpoulis '79 Curtis L. Collins '90 Richard L. Wallace '57 Stephen C. Hannah '79 Timothy E. Lukes '90 Joe Holsen '59 Phillip L. McLane '80 Gregory B. Shapleigh '90 Philip A. Smith '59 John Phipps '80 Scott R. Richardson '92 Michael C. Tennery '59 Donald A. Ricks '80 Brandon M. Davis '94