Tflie Cougar Fiji Published by Pi Mu Chapter ofthe Fraternity ofPhi Gamma Delta at Washington State University PULLMAN,WASHINGTON SPRING 2005 PI MU RECEIVES AWARDS AT EKKLESIA Last August, Pi Mu Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta undergraduate brothers Robert Stinson, Rich Whaiey and I were fortunate enough to be part of the 156th Ekklesia in Atlanta, GA. This national fraternity conference was filled with standard business such as proposed amendments, as well as the election of a new Archon ceive the Undergraduate Scholarship Award from the Phi Gamma Delta Educational Foundation and was ac cepted into the Perge! Society. The conference also included beneficial workshops addressing such topics as recruitment, pledge education and ritual. In fact, many of the suggestions made at the confer ence have been implemented at Pi Mu Chapter, making a noticeable improve ment in chapter morale. The brothers who attended the 156th Ekklesia also enjoyed watching an Atlanta Braves baseball game(they won!),complete with catered food and beverages. Justin Johnson President, Marvin J. Carver (North Carolina '75). It was also decided that the fraternity will become inter national partners with the Red Cross. In addition to international frater nity affairs. Pi Mu Chapter was caught by surprise at the Awards Banquet when Gary E. Schell '70 was given the Durrance Award for the most outstanding Purple Legion naire. Brother Schell was later rec ognized in The Phi Gamma Delta magazine. In addition, I was honored to re Fijis at Ekklesia, which was held last summer in Atlanta, GA Pi Mu Graduates Share News and Views Gary E. Schell '70, our Pi Mu Chap ter advisor and recipient of the Durrance Award, sends this note, "I was a pledge in 1966, but did not be Congratulate Gary on this recent honor by writing to 915 S.E. Skylark Ct., Pullman, WA 99163 or ezmuny@ adelphia.net. come a member until 1998. Ireceived the opportunity to get reinvolved, and Ienjoy working with the young men of ourfraternity." Gary and his wife, Susan (AOIl), a teacher, have two adult daughters, Emily and Evelyn, both UPS ITBOs. Gary adds, "I retired in September 2003 after 30 years in banking and went into real estate sales and devel opmentfull time (at Beasley Realty)." Gary is a past president of Rotary Club and a member of the Chamber of Commerce Board (past Member ofthe Year). He enjoys woodworking, golf, traveling and Cougar sports. Jeff D. Tisdale '87 is senior loan officer at Sky Mortgage. He sends this news, "I was rated in the Top 50Loan Officers in the USA." Jeff and his wife, Julie, have two children. Hunter, 10, and Grace, 4. He enjoys skiing, gardening, woodwork ing, traveling and working on his AC Cobra. "Tizz" adds, "Phi Gamma Delta has made me who I am; I attribute many, if not most of my suc cesses, to my experiences in the house." Write to Tizz at 22209 N.E. 85th H. Douglas McEwan '59 has retired as senior partner at the McEwan Insurance Agency. He writes, "Hive in Palm Desert in November, andJanuary through April each year." Doug and his wife, Sharon (Idaho AAA), who is also retired, have three grown children, Julene, Rob and JeNelle. He is a member of Kiwanis and Hillcrest Country Club, among others. Doug is a member ofthe World Sports Humanitarian Hall of Fame. Doug enjoys skiing, golf, kayaking, trail motorcycling and reading. He adds of Fiji, "It was a great experiencefor social development and St., Redmond, WA 98053 or jeff@ academic encouragement." Contact Doug at 7557 W.Hathaway jefftisdale.com. Ln., Boise, ID 83714. \r\nPage 2 Spring 2005 THE COUGAR FIH Pi Mu is Having a Great Year! Pi Mu Chapter has had a great 2004, and we are looking forward to even better things in 2005! Our chapter was wellrepresented at Ekklesia in Atlanta, GA, last August. What a great way to meet Fijis from all across the nation and learn more about our fraternity. In January, we sent five collegiate brothers to the annual Leadership Academy in St. Louis, MO. Attending these Fijis (1-r) Jeff Thatcher,Rich Whaley, Jason Carter and Alex Thompson in St. Louis for the Leadership Academy meetings allows our young men the opportunity to interact with fraternity brothers from across the nation. We are so grateful for the financial support given to our chapter by our generous graduate brothers and House Corporation, which allowed us to attend these meetings. We are excited about our spring pledge class of 14 out standing young men. The Fiji house is operating at near capacity, which is where we like to be! We are always looking for a few good men to become part ofour fraternity, so if you have a relative or family friend who plans to attend WSU—and whom you believe might be interested in learn ing more about fraternity life—please contact Recruitment Chairman David Burnett. His cell phone number is (206) 769-2784. He would greatly appreciate hearing from you. Last, but certainly not least, thank-you to all the graduate brothers who stopped by the chapter house during the Cougar football season. We appreciated the opportunity to visit with you, and to give you the chance to meet our undergraduate brothers and take a tour of the house. If you did not make it by during football season, but are visiting Pullman, please stop by and say hello. More Graduate Brothers Share Their News Scott B. Waller '78 is a program carried out research in evolutionary manager at the Washington State genetics, first at the University of Illinois, and for the last 25 years at Oregon State University. My first marriage (to Sandy) lasted 24 years andproduced two wonderful children, one of whom died way too young. My daughter, in turn, has blessed me with two equally wonderful grandchildren. "In 1984, I took up running so I Division of Alcohol and Substance Abuse. Scott is also a volunteer mediator. Between them, he and his wife. Sherry, have two grown chil dren, Kyle and Courtney. Scott writes, "My time in Pi Mu gave me an opportunity to grow and mature in an environment offun and friendship." Renew your friendship with Scott by writing to 5317 75th Ct. S.W., could continue to drink beer and eat people than with typical university snobs. After 12 years, Carole decided she had had enough, and we sold the business. "Now, we live in a small house on a beautiful little river, andItend a huge garden when we aren 7 traveling. My volunteer work involves managing the local running club and directing several races a year. "Life has been good to me, and I pizza, and still get past my belly to pull my boots on! This has evolved plan to keep at it for a long time to Send your news to Pete via P.O. Box 187, Allegany, OR 97407. 2004. In my first life, I taught and into a real passion, which includes 40-plus marathons, countless shorter races and a smaller belly! "In 1986, I drove from Corvallis to Coos Bayfor a race, and was intro duced by a mutualfriend to the woman The Cougar Fiji is published^ with whom I hope to spend the rest of my life. Carole and I were married Olympia, WA 98512 or tumh2099@ comcast.net. Peter S.Dawson '60 tells brothers, "I retired for the second time in April by the brothers of the Fratemity of Phi Gamma Delta at Washington State University for members and friends. Graduate news items, photographs and change of address notices should in 1989. I continued to teach at be sent to Pi Mu of Phi Gamma Delta, "In my second life, I ended up c/o Newsletter Program Headquarters, owning a restaurant/tavern, a rather P.O. Box 45621, Seattle, WA 98145- far cryfrom academia. But then Ihave . come!" Herbert V. Levinsky '64, a toxicologist emeritus, writes, "Ihave retired from Pfizer Global Research and Development as senior director after a career with the same company of28 years. Iam enjoying retirement." OSU and commute to Coos Bay on Herbert adds, "1 got a new hip and weekends until 1994, when 1turned 55 am doing great. I went on a threeWeek cruise through the Western with 25 years ofservice and the state 'bought me out.' always had more in common with real Mediterranean, which included Libya and Tunisia—fantastic!" Send a note to Herbert at 61 Whippoorwill Rd., Old Lyme, CT 06371 or hvlevinsky@snet.net. \r\nSpring 2005 THE COUGAR FIJI Page 3 More Pi Mu Graduates Write In James E. Reece Jr.'64 has retired from DaimlerChrysler, Drop a line to Rawlee at 17816 N.E. 12th St., Bellevue, and his wife, Joan, a WSU alumna, is also retired. They have WA 98008 or rridgel040@aol.com. two adult sons, Jeffrey and Jerald. Jim sends this update, "We sold our Michigan home and Ryan P. Salvadalena '95 is a project manager at Western retired to our Washington State Mason Lake home in June Wireless. He and his wife, Tahana, a WSU alumna, have a 2004. Hope to visit Pullman more now that we are closer!" son, Ethan, 1. Jim enjoys water skiing and walking. He adds of Fiji, "It Catch up with Ryan by writing to 18401 130th PI. N.E., created another network ofgreat associations over time." Bothell, WA 98011. Jim can be reached at 1913E Mason Lake Dr. E., Grapeview, WA 98546 orjer771@msn.com. Lloyd W.Smith '71 is a US history teacher at MarysvillePilchuck High School, and his wife, Linda(U of W),is also Andrew W. McCluskey '02 is a software test engineer a teacher. Reminisce with Lloyd by writing to 4910 Black at Microsoft Corp. "Chuck" has a new address, 24731 Forest Ln., Everett, WA 98203 or lws4910@aol.com. 232nd PI. S.E., Maple valley, WA 98038; e-mail, andysjunk@comcast.net. Charles F.Diesen '62 sends this note, "lampracticing law in Redmond. Recently, Loel Labbortonjoined the Redmond Richard Q. Honsowetz '74 is a CPA at LeMaster & Daniels, PLLC. He and his wife, Patty(KA),a teacher, have four adult children, Melissa, Rebecca, Pamela and Nathan. Rotary, where Iam a member." Chuck is also a member ofthe Army Reserve and enjoys gardening, bridge and classic Chevys. He and his wife, Loma (Oregon), a nurse, have three daughters, Nancy, Melinda and Emilie, and grandchildren. Chuck's address is P.O. Box 134, Lilliwaup, WA 98555. Rick tells us, "Two daughters and a son-in-law teach school and live in Budapest, Hungary. Another daughter and son-in-law are in graduate school at EWU. Our son is a student at Biola University in Los Angeles (aerospace Loel's address is 21487 N.E. 20th Ct., Sammamish, WA engineering major)." 98074. Rick, who enjoys golf, bowling and camping, adds of Fiji, "I made lastingfriendships and have memories ofsome Christopher J. Garcia '99 is a special agent at the Federal incrediblyfun experiences. Most importantly,Imet my wife; Aviation Administration. His address is 2124 37th St., Rock afraternity brother introduced us." Island, IE 61201; e-mail, christopher_garcia@hotmail.com. Share college memories with Rick by writing to 1350 S. Pioneer Way, Moses Lake, WA 98837 or rhonsowetz@ lemasterdaniels.com. Mark E.Longmeier'67 is president ofCayambe Engineer ing, PS. He sends this news, "Istood on the point where the Earth is closest to the sun—Chimborazo (20,561ft.), which Rawlee J. Ridgeway '61 has retired from Boeing, and his wife, Jill (Whitman KA0), is also retired. They have four is in Equador, South America." Mark and his wife, Jill, a WSU alumna and teacher, have sons, Jim, Scott, Mike and Steve, and five grandsons. When Rawlee wrote to us last year, they were expecting a new granddaughter. Rawlee is a member of the Fairwood Golf & Country three grown children, Geoff,Ryan and Kirsten. Mark enjoys outdoor activities and home remodeling. Mark can be reached at 2702 S. Arthur, Spokane, WA 99203 or mlpe@qwest.net. Club and the Porsche Club of America. Clayton J. Stout'02 is a boatswain's mate third class in the Us Coast Guard. He writes, "I am currently working on a master's inforensic science." Clayton adds of Fiji, "If it was notfor my fraternity, I Would never have met my wife and some ofthe bestpeople I have even known!" Clayton and his wife, Jessica(AXQ), a bartender, make their home at 78 Mitchell Ave., East Meadow, NY 11554; his e-mail address is claytonstout@yahoo.com. Paul N.Jacobson '94 is a commercial realtor at Sperry Van Ness, and his wife, Stacy(XQ), is a graphic designer. They have a daughter, Gabrielle, 1. Pi Mu Fijis (1-r) Grant Fyall and Jason Carter and their dates at Winter Formal in December Contact Paul at 1650 177th Ave. N.E., Bellevue, WA 98008 or paul.jacobson@comcast.net. \r\nPage 4 Spring 2005 THE COUGAR FIH More News from Our Graduates Robert K. Wolf '90 is president of Central Linen Service. He is also a Fiji section chief and member of the WSU Alumni Association Board. Write to Rob, who enjoys golf, snow skiing,flying and fly-fishing, via He and his wife, Sara (AF), a lawyer and professor, have two daughters, Hilary, 4, and Victoria, 1. Send a letter to Roger at 2611 W. 32nd Ct., Kennewick, WA 99337 or Augustan D. Kittson '78 is president of KIE Supply Corp., a wholesale plumbing and electrical supplies company. Gus is a member of Kiwanis and saralpetersen@hotmail.com. the Kennewick School Foundation. He or robwolf@diaperking.com. Robin T. Goodrich '78, a self-em ployed blacksmith and farrier, and his Ronald M. Evans '68 owns Great wife. Bunny, also a farrier, have two adult children between them, Lindsey and Bryan. Contact "R.T." via P.O. enjoys snow skiing. He and his wife. Donna(UPS AAA), a high school teacher, have two daughters, Amelia, 10, and Molly, 7. P.O. Box 10561 Yakima, WA 98909 Western Pump, a pump sales and repair company. He and his wife,Lyn,an accountant who also works in sales, have three Box 8132, Santa Rosa, CA 95407 or Ron enjoys woodworking and camping. Surprise him with a note to 940 164th PI. N.E., Bellevue, WA 98008 or arooo@msn.com. Douglas R. Adams '03 is a US Air R. Wesley Edens'56, now retired, and his wife, Norma (KKF), a musician, have three grown children, Bruce, Daniel and Katherine. Wes enjoys fish ing, woodworking and gardening. Get back in touch with Wes by writing to 10688 N.E. Manor Ln., Brent Morgan '94 is president of Kinematics Manufacturing, Inc. Brent's address is 19302 N. 73rd Ln., Glendale, AZ 85308; e-mail, bmorgan@kinematicsmfg.com. James K. Sieveke '70 is manager of the Tucson Orthopaedic Institute. Send a note to James at 5210 N. Force 2nd lieutenant and a medical student at Uniformed Services Bainbridge Island, WA 98110. University. Write to Doug at 2605 S. Madison St., Spokane, WA 99203 or douggerl04@hotmail.com. Tom D. Catey '90 is a Pierce County deputy sheriff. He and his wife, Karin, a WSU alumna, have two children, Kyle, 8, and K.C., 5. Write to Tom at 7217 138th Street Ct. E., Puyallup, WA 98373 or hdcatey@yahoo.com. Roger A. Petersen '94 is a pharma ceutical sales representative at Merck. augustan@aol.com. rtgoodrich@aol.com. adult children, Jennifer, Bryce and Andrew. Gus can be reached at 3004 W.46th Ave., Kennewick, WA 99337 or Gate Ridge Rd., Tucson, AZ 85750 or james.sieveke@tmgaz.com. Karl A. Moore '94 is an investment specialist at Northwestern Mutual. Write to Karl at 900 Aurora Ave. N. #S507, Seattle, WA 98109 or karl_moore@msn.com. f Thanks, Newsletter Contributorsi "I really enjoyed hearing how my classmates are doing!" "Congratulations to the chapterfor an outstandingjob on the newsletter!" These are the kind of positive comments we have received from graduates about our newsletter in recent months. Thanks to your enthusiasm and support, we are happy to continue bringing you news of the chapter and your classmates with this issue of The Cougar Fiji. Since the last issue, we received voluntary contributions to the newsletter program from the following graduate brothers and thank them sincerely for helping to make this issue possible; Harlan R. Mayer '70 Gary E. Schell '70 Ron Rawson '52 Leo F. Trainer '53 Peter W. Weston '54 Scott B. Waller '78 Wally Campbell '56 Robert W. Higgins '57 Robert D. Easton '83 JeffTisdale '87 Gerald R. Fox '59 Gene Sutton '59 Peter S. Dawson '60 Charles F. Diesen '62 Van S. McKenny '88 Jason P. Dunsmoor '89 Contact Michael at 12920 78th PI. S.E., Snohomish, WA 98290 or mmmunson@verizon.net. We lookforward to the opportunity to share your news in future issues of the newsletter. Please take a moment to let us know about your personal, family and professional happenings. Address Updates George C. Smith '64 8188 N. San Pablo Ave. Fresno, CA 93711 JeffBrauns '91 James E. Reece '64 Clay Erickson '92 Ryan P. Salvadalena '95 Lance Daly '96 Philip H. Smith '66 Thanks, brothers! Herbert V. Levinsky '64 Michael A. Munson '74 is vice president of Benchmark Appraisal. Darren A. Gamache '97 1780 Lateral "C" Rd. Wapato, WA 98951 bgf@televar.com